Blue Canyon Country Club is one of the premier courses in the region, set on 730 acres of land in a secluded valley, overlooked by Phuket's famous hills.
Host to the Johnnie Walker Classics in 1994 and 1998, and the Honda Invitational in 1996, the club offers 2 courses. The world championship CANYON COURSE has won a number of international awards, including "Asian & Pacific Golf Course of the Year 1999" (Hertz International Golf Travel Awards) and the Top 500 Best Holes in the World" for its par 3, 7th hole. The LAKES COURSE, opened in 1999, presents a whole new challenge with water hazards on 17 out of 18 holes. The finishing hole is reputed to be one of the best in the region.
Designed by Yoshikazo Kato
Opened 1991
18 holes each course, 72 par
Both courses have been molded around existing natural canyons and rubber plantations. To avoid environmental damage, the courses have been designed to utilise the natural features of the landscape, producing a masterpiece of golf course design with spectacular, sometimes daunting, natural hazards.
The original 18 holes, 72 par was designed by Yoshikazo Kato in 1991. This championship course has featured in many major golf tournament including the Johnnie Walker Classic.
has one of the largest greens and is already reputed to have one of the best finishing holes in this part of the world. The course runs through a landscape of lakes and natural canyons with a constant gentle 10 mph wind providing an added dimension to the game.
Asian & Pacific Golf Resort of the Year - by Hertz International Golf Travel Awards - London 1999 & 2000
Member of the Finest Golf Clubs of the World
Awarded - Top 500 Best Holes in the World for its par 3, 17th hole on the Canyon Course
Hosted the 1994 and 1998 Johnnie Walker Classics
Hosted the Honda Invitational in 1996
Welcomed world ranked players like Tiger Woods, Greg Norman & Ernie Els
LAKES COURSE 4,000 baht,
CANYON COURSE 5,600 baht
Caddie Fee: 230 baht
Club Rental: Left handed 600 - 800 baht, right handed 800 - 1800 baht
Shoe Rental: 200 baht
Umbrella: 100 baht
Chair: 100 baht
Buggy Fee: (Lakes Course only) 540 baht per person |
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