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Near Sankampheng’s Hot Springs and only 30 minutes east of Chiang Mai is the finest new golf course in Northern Thailand - Chiang Mai Highlands. The brainchild of Vichai Samakoses and designed by Lee Schmidt, this par-72, 7,000 yard from late 2005, 18-hole masterpiece is built on a ‘power spot’ – the hermitage of Kuba Sivichai (the revered monk who founded the famous temple on Doi Suthep). This very special site is breathtaking in every direction and literally tingles with an energetic aliveness. Its profound tranquility, high elevation, cool climate, fresh air, pure water, and fertile soil, form the perfect place to sculpt a living golf treasure. From the inviting downhill 1st hole, the golf course effortlessly flows along, gaining strength, beauty, and character with each passing hole until its thrilling, dramatic finish on the unforgettable 18th. If you only have one day to golf in the north, play Chiang Mai Highlands. This world-class resort is not to be missed!
Designed by 5 times British Open winner Peter Thomson and Michael Wolveridge, this 6900 yard, par 72, park-land style course is located 30 minutes from Chiang Mai, in the foothills of Northern Thailand. The 2000 rai site, a former fruit orchard, provides breathtaking panoramic vistas of mountains in the distance. The high altitude provides a cooler, less humid climate, sweet refreshing air, and gentle breezes. It's filled with the songs of birds, an abundance of wildlife, and thousands of flowering trees erupting in different fragrances and colors every month of the year. The design uses elements from a British links style course, including bumpy gently rolling fairways, pot bunkers and closely mowed areas around the greens. 
Chiangmai-Lamphun that was closed March 2008 and totally re-design by world-famous golf course designer Ron M Garl, 
Situated in the lowlands, only 20 minutes from downtown Chiang Mai, this Dennis Griffiths & Associates designed championship course offers an unusually tough challenge. The heat and humidity, along with the 7,200 yards of wide open fairways, tough water hazards on every hole, plenty of bunkers, and few trees, make for a difficult and thirsty round of golf. Ideally played in the early morning or late afternoon, due to lack of trees, this tournament calibre course has Chiang Mai's most superbly conditioned and maintained fairways and greens. The clubhouse is a model of excellence. Green Valley is now featuring night time golf that is a must to try out with
stunning background lighting behind the palm trees.
Sculpted from fertile orchards in the foothills 20 minutes north of Chiang Mai is one of Asia’s finest courses. Beautifully designed 6,700 yard, par-72 jewel from 2004 by Seni Thirawat is risk-reward, as its lush, narrow fairways slither through the sweetly scented mango, citrus and lychee ‘Garden of Eden’ like the golden pythons golfer’s sometimes see. Throughout the year the air is sweetly scented with fragrant blossoms, and the trees laden with fruit. Created Banthun Tantivit, the clubhouse, restaurant, lodge, golf course and extensive practice facilities are impeccably first-class. Although only opened in 2004, it’s superbly conditioned fairways and greens play more like a mature course than a newly constructed one. The breathtaking vistas from the 15th tee is but another great reason to visit Mae-Jo.
Only one hour south of Chiang Mai is Gassan’s new Khuntan Resort. Khuntan means “Devil Mountain’ and this 18-hole, 7,100 yard, par-72 creation from 2004 is devilishly difficult. Tucked in the ‘dragon-like’ folds of Lampang’s foothills on a riverbank, the distinctive design of the course, clubhouse and resort is pure “eye candy”. Its target golf/risk-reward style, the lack of a practice range, no golf course guidebook, and clever optical illusions make hitting the right shot, with the right club, to the right spot a true test. When you stand on the tee of the par-3, - 5th hole and face a mid-iron shot to a tiny island green, in the middle of a huge lake, into the teeth of swirling winds, you will know why this course is aptly named. Although club/shot selection are demanding, the relentless challenge only adds to the experience. To gain par takes focus, making the occasional birdie that much more special. For an unforgettable day of golf in a truly spectacular setting, head south. 
Experience the charm of Northern Thailand at Chiang Mai’s newest championship golf course. Only 15 minutes south of Chiang Mai is Gassan’s newest masterpiece, the extraordinary Lake City. This 18-hole, 6,400 yard, par-72 beauty from 2005, designed by Gassan’s owner, noted Thai architect Pravit Reang-Po, mirror’s the unique clubhouse and the sculpted bunkers of Gassan’s Khuntan Resort. Also a target golf and risk-reward layout, Lake City has expansive water hazards on every hole. Many of the par-4’s can be driven yet danger lurks. The short approach shots to the greens demand precision and proper placement so Lake City rewards thoughtful play over pure power. 
Another course which is maybe not be so well know to you is Mae Moh Golf course, located 30 Km from Lampang or 125 Km away from Chiang Mai. The first 9 holes were built in 1984 and a couple of years ago 9 more holes were added on. This 6374-yard, per 72 course adjacent to the famous clay mines in the Lampang area with inpressive mountains backdrop. The well-grown course and spectacular design with fairways going up and down makes for an unforgettable day golf.
Set upon a plateau, surrounded by lush valleys and absolutely breathtaking mountains in every direction, this 7,100 yard, par 72 championship layout is one of the most scenic in Thailand. Designed in 1994 by Rather International, this young course is maturing rapidly. With excellent maintenance and conditioning of the fairways and greens, an abundance of lakes and streams bordering many holes, the course flows up, down and around the contours of the plateau. The natural beauty, incredible vistas, great design and refreshing climate, make for an unforgettable day of golf.
This 18 hole, 7,000, par 72, Robert Trent Jones Jr. masterpiece is widely regarded as one of the best conceived, and conditioned golf courses in Asia. This brainchild of Khun Santi Bhirombhakdi, the owner of Thailand's Singha Beer, is an exquisite example of understated elegance. Santiburi offers an aesthetic feast for the golf connoisseur. The golf course is world class, yet it is playable and enjoyable for golfers on every skill level. Set into the contours of a valley, it offers a superbly landscaped golf course that winds beneath a canopy of magnificent shade trees, across crystal clear lakes and streams, reflecting turquoise skies and pearl white clouds above, and the lush green foothills and mountains of Chiang Rai in the distance.
Situated approximately 50 km south-east of Chiang Mai, Gold Canyon ( former Gold Mountain is settled in a rugged and rural area not far from Lamphun. Officially opening in early spring 2009, design by Khun Senit this is one of the areas newest courses. Surrounded by fields, orchards, woodlands and, of course, Canyons, Gold Canyon provides a golfer’s delight in tranquility and scenic beauty.
Inthanon Golf Resort officially opened its full compliment of 18 holes in November 2009. Offering a majestic mountain view all around, it’s located about an hour south-west of Chiang Mai’s city-centre. The course takes its name from Doi Inthanon, the highest peak in Thailand (2,565 m. at its summit), and comprises part of the mountain range separating Thailand and Burma (Myanmar). This is another of the new courses on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, not far from Hang Dong, and was designed by Khun Suphachai Silamon.