Golf Trip to Chiang Mai

[JAS21]

Its looks like, in mid-July, MrsJ and myself will make our way up to Chiang Mai, on the way we intend to play Jiraprawat (Nakhon Sawan) and Dong Phu Koed (Phitsanulok)

 

Whilst up there we are considering playing Mae Jo, Gassan Legacy, Gassan Panaroma, Gassan Khutan and maybe Artitaya.  Too much water on Hariphunchai I think …

 

So if anyone has played these courses recently, I would appreciate any comments about them. Also what is the accommodation like at Mae Jo.

 

Thanks .... 

[kuzie57]

I would play  Gassan Legacy , Mae Jo is in really good condition at the moment and has good stay and play packages, try and get to Highlands,you won't be disappointed.

[Antiparovian]

A long walk spoiled

 

[jchfriis]

I play Gassan Legacy and Gassan Panorama regularly. Legacy is the best of the two. Panorama is a bit boring  Haven't played Gassan Kunthan in a while, but I love the course. Haripunchai is the cheapest of them all and it's always in good nick. The only problem is that it's a 9 hole course so you may be unlucky and get behind an 8-ball (only in Thailand ☹️). Then there is Alpine. Great course, but expensive.

[TroubleandGrumpy]

The Mrs and I lived in Chiang Mai for several years - it has been 4 years - but on that basis. All the Gassan courses are all good - Legacy best - they all have water. Summit Green, Mae Jo, Alpine and Highlands are all good. Chiang Mai Inthanon is worth the drive and while there, go up the mountain to the highest point in Thailand - great place to spend a day - there are two 'Temples' there worth the look and the views are fantastic.  Never played Aritaya, and Lanna is a nutter course - there is a big tree about 180-200 yards from the tees on nearly every par 4/5 whole (what were they thinking).  There are two 8 hole courses that are cheap and maybes - Pimantip (OK) and Hang Dong (cheapy).  Chiang Mai is the best golfing Province in Thailand - there are lots of courses, many are very good, and they are not a rip-off like those in Bangkok, Hua Hin, Pattaya and Phuket.  If it was not for the 'smoke season' we would be living there. Dont book ahead at this time of year - up there the storms can be huge. Book accommodation (not in the Old City) and then book golf games - very easy to get around Chiang Mai - except in Old City part.  Go to Doi Suthep too - well worth the drive up there.  It is a great city to live - pity about the smoke.  We will be there later in the year - will spend 2 weeks and play a few of the courses.