Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai vs Waterford Valley Golf Club
Side-by-side comparison of Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai and Waterford Valley Golf Club — green fees, par, designer, drive time, and a data-driven view of which course suits which kind of round.
Specifications
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Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai
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Waterford Valley Golf Club
Holes / Par
18 · Par 72Holes / Par
18 · Par 72Designer
Robert Trent Jones Jr.Designer
Mark RathertYear opened
1992Year opened
1996Drive time
~12hDrive time
~12hDistance from Bangkok
860 kmDistance from Bangkok
870 kmWeekday green fee
1,900 THBWeekday green fee
1,500 THBWeekend green fee
2,300 THBWeekend green fee
2,000 THBCaddie fee
300 THBCaddie fee
350 THBCart fee
600 THBCart fee
600 THBCaddie required
YesCaddie required
YesCart required
YesCart required
YesDriving range
YesDriving range
YesOn-site club rental
YesOn-site club rental
YesSantiburi 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.
Full Santiburi Country Club Chiang Rai guide →Waterford Valley Golf Club
Waterford Valley Golf Club is one of Chiang Rai's most scenic and underrated golf experiences — an 18-hole, par-72 layout by American architect Mark Rathert that opened in 1996 within the beautiful Wiang Chiang Rung hills, about 40 minutes south of Chiang Rai city. The course stretches to 6,961 yards from the championship tees and takes full advantage of its elevated terrain — the fairways roll through a lush valley setting that provides cooling highland breezes throughout the round, making it one of the most comfortable all-day venues in the region. While the layout is not the most technically demanding in Chiang Rai, its elevation changes, well-placed water hazards, and small, accurate-approach-required greens ensure that strong ball-striking is rewarded and that high handicappers are kept busy. Green fees are approximately 1,500 THB on weekdays and 2,000 THB at weekends — among the best value in the region for an 18-hole layout of this scale and quality.
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