Springfield Royal Country Club, located some 30 minutes north-west of the city, has held the reputation as Hua Hin’s best golf course for a long time. It is also continuously ranked as one of the better in Asia. Hence, Springfield is a world-class golf course. Designed by none less than Jack Nicklaus, it was opened in 1993. The holes constitute 7,063 yards and the course is par 72. As recently as 2005, another nine holes were opened for play. Maintenance of the course is extensive, resulting in its condition, as good as always, being excellent.
The holes are scenic and many original characteristics of the landscape have been preserved. Your golfing abilities are truly put to the test during a round of golf at Springfield. Precision is the guiding-star when it comes to parrying the flat fairways that are permeated by little groves and stone blocks. There are five different tee alternatives, implying that skilled players searching for a real challenge have the opportunity of choosing a back-tee alternative. On the other hand, if the course is played with a tee placement slightly moved forward, the degree of difficulty is considerably reduced. All the same, one will not get around such classical Jack Nicklaus element as large bunkers and well-placed water hurdles. Many Hua Hin-based pros continuously practice at Springfield to keep up their golfing shape.
Springfield’s club house is an extraordinary construction in marble and granite, almost communicating a sense of palace atmosphere. The dressing rooms are of highest class, and qualified caddies can be hired. The green fee is 2,900 baht, whereas the caddy fee is 200 baht.
Attached to the golf course is the four-star resort Springfield Golf & Spa. Lastly, it can be mentioned that it is possible to invest in properties within the Springfield area.
For more information on Springfield, please visit www.springfieldresort.com.
Tel: +66-(0)32-709 222 to 9.
Address: 193 Huay Sai Nua, Petchkasem Road, Cha-Am, Petchaburi 76120
