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Loch Palm Country Club

Loch Palm - A Lakes and Hills Course

Newly remodelled course in the middle of Phuket Island

The only course on the island with golf carts

[27990 bytes] Loch Palm Golf club is situated in Kathu, fifteen minutes east of Patong, nestled in a valley surrounded by densely wooded hills. Palm trees line fairways surrounding the 48-acre Crystal Lake and its 12-acre sister, creating a beautifully scenic backdrop.

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Designed by Thailand’s foremost golf architect, Dr. Sukitti Klangvisai, the course was completely modernised in 1998, and calls for great accuracy, particularly on dogleg holes around the lakes.

The course has traditionally attracted a lot of European players, still the case with its new configuration. The presence of golf carts also seems to lure golfers from abroad. Loch Palm is the only course with carts on the island and has also installed cart paths to further distinguish itself from the competition.

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Whether you walk or ride, the course is an enjoyable test of golfing skills. During the remodelling, some greens were lowered making for more inviting landing areas, all were re-grassed and the putting is true. But you will have to hit most of your tee shots long and straight.

The first seven holes wind around Loch Palm’s magnificent lakes, with slicers punished on nearly every hole. The middle holes give a rest to watery carries, but the back nine contains some unusual and difficult holes.

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The par-3 12th is only 161 yards, but the tricky green is high up a hill and protected by two big bunkers, a daunting hole for everyone except those who can deliver beautifully ripe ball flight. The 15th used to be a par-5 with at least two blind shots. It has been shortened to a par-4, but can still scare the wits out of most golfers. A great drive still leaves you with a 175-yard approach to a small green on top of a hillock. The 18th is a score crunching par-5 that requires an accurate drive and second shot to keep out of hazards on the left and right.

Loch Palm Golf Club Vichitsongkram Road Kathu District Phuket 83000 Tel: 321 930

Open from 7.00am to 7pm

Green fees for the visitor = 2,400 Bt. per 18 holes. Green fees for the visitor = 1,300 Bt. per 9 holes. Compulsory caddy fee = 200 Bt. per person for 18 holes. Compulsory caddy fee = 100 Bt. per person for 9 holes. Set of clubs rental = 420/500 Bt.

Golf shoes rental = 180 Bt. per 18 holes. Golf shoes rental = 150 Bt. per 9 holes. Umbrella rental = 80 Bt.

Cart Rental = 600 Bt. Per 18 holes. Cart Rental = 360 Bt. Per 9 holes.

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