Happy City Golf Resort vs Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai
Side-by-side comparison of Happy City Golf Resort and Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai — green fees, par, designer, drive time, and a data-driven view of which course suits which kind of round.
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Happy City Golf Resort
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Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai
Holes / Par
27 · Par 108Holes / Par
18 · Par 72Designer
—Designer
Robert Trent Jones Jr.Year opened
2012Year opened
1992Drive time
~12hDrive time
~12hDistance from Bangkok
855 kmDistance from Bangkok
860 kmWeekday green fee
2,000 THBWeekday green fee
1,900 THBWeekend green fee
2,500 THBWeekend green fee
2,300 THBCaddie fee
300 THBCaddie fee
300 THBCart fee
600 THBCart fee
600 THBCaddie required
YesCaddie required
YesCart required
NoCart required
YesDriving range
YesDriving range
YesOn-site club rental
YesOn-site club rental
YesWhen to choose Happy City Golf Resort
- • Walking option — Happy City Golf Resort doesn’t require a cart.
- • More golf — Happy City Golf Resort has 27 holes.
When to choose Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai
- • Designer pedigree — Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai is by Robert Trent Jones Jr..
Happy City Golf Resort
Happy City Golf Resort is one of Chiang Rai's most distinctive golf destinations — a 27-hole complex opened in 2012 that offers three completely different nine-hole experiences on a single property east of Wiang Chai district. The resort's three loops — Mountain Breeze, Lakeside, and River — each have their own character and difficulty level, meaning that repeat visitors can mix and match nines to create a new 18-hole combination on every visit. Green fees are approximately 2,000 THB on weekdays and 2,500 THB at weekends for 18 holes, with a 300 THB caddie fee and optional cart at 600 THB. The resort is Korean-owned and particularly well-regarded among Korean golf tourists, who make up a significant portion of the clientele, but it is open to all visitors and caters to a wide range of skill levels. The combination of scenic highland settings, variety in routing character, and resort-standard maintenance makes Happy City one of the best value options in the Chiang Rai golf lineup.
Full Happy City Golf Resort guide →Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai
Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai is the standout golf destination in Northern Thailand — a Robert Trent Jones Jr. Signature design that has held the title of the region's most acclaimed course since it opened in 1992. Set in the green hills of Wiang Chai district, about 15 kilometres south of Chiang Rai city, the course plays 18 holes at par 72 and combines the precision demands of a true championship layout with the lush highland scenery the region is known for. Jones Jr.'s routing makes clever use of the undulating terrain, natural water features, and mature tree lines to produce a course that rewards strategic play at every level. Green fees run approximately 1,900 THB on weekdays and 2,300 THB at weekends — a bargain for a designer course of this calibre. Caddies and carts are mandatory, adding an extra layer of local knowledge and course management support. The facility is impeccably maintained and offers a driving range, well-stocked pro shop, and a comfortable clubhouse — making it the natural first choice for touring golfers flying into Chiang Rai International Airport.
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