Gassan Legacy Golf Club

Layout & playing experience

The Schmidt-Curley renovation was designed around a central lake complex that anchors the middle section of the course. The routing uses the water strategically: from the opening holes, which establish a parkland rhythm through tree-lined fairways, the layout progressively introduces water as a central threat, culminating in a mid-round stretch where approach shots must carry or thread past lake edges on virtually every hole.

The par-72 layout includes five par-3s of varying length and five par-5s that offer risk-reward options for players willing to challenge the wet margins. The fairways are generous by Northern Thailand standards, but the combination of water on both sides of approach corridors and firm, fast greens means that accurate ball-striking is rewarded and mis-hits are costly.

Greens were designed with Tiff Dwarf bermuda grass for good speed and resilience through the tropical growing season. The course condition has been consistently praised since the 2014 reopening. Caddie service is compulsory, and local caddie knowledge of the correct landing zones can save several shots for first-time visitors.

Tips & what to know before you go

The all-in package rate (approximately 4,000–4,200 THB including caddie and cart) is the standard rate — confirm pricing on booking as season rates vary. A caddie tip of 400 THB is expected and payable in cash to the caddie after the round. Play conservatively on the approach shots — the water margins offer limited recovery options and double-bogey territory is close on many holes. Carry a spare sleeve of balls. The course is approximately 30 minutes from CNX airport, making it a practical first or last round on a Chiang Mai golf trip.

Location & getting there

Gassan Legacy Golf Club is located in Ban Thi, Lamphun province, approximately 30 minutes by car south of Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Visitors from Bangkok fly to CNX (approximately 1 hour 10 minutes from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang) — driving the 700 kilometres from Bangkok is not practical. The course is accessible by Grab taxi or private car from Chiang Mai city or the airport; the Gassan Group can arrange transfers on request.