Laguna Golf Phuket vs Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa
Side-by-side comparison of Laguna Golf Phuket and Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa — green fees, par, designer, drive time, and a data-driven view of which course suits which kind of round.
Specifications
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Laguna Golf Phuket
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Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa
Holes / Par
18 · Par 71Holes / Par
18 · Par 72Designer
Max Wexler and David Abell (1992); redesigned Paul Jansen (2014)Designer
Jack Nicklaus (Nicklaus Design)Year opened
1992Year opened
2004Drive time
—Drive time
—Distance from Bangkok
860 kmDistance from Bangkok
860 kmWeekday green fee
3,700 THBWeekday green fee
2,650 THBWeekend green fee
5,200 THBWeekend green fee
3,500 THBCaddie fee
400 THBCaddie fee
400 THBCart fee
700 THBCart fee
700 THBCaddie required
YesCaddie required
YesCart required
NoCart required
YesDriving range
YesDriving range
YesOn-site club rental
YesOn-site club rental
YesWhen to choose Laguna Golf Phuket
- • Walking option — Laguna Golf Phuket doesn’t require a cart.
When to choose Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa
- • Weekday budget — Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa is 1,050 THB cheaper than Laguna Golf Phuket.
- • Weekend value — Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa costs less on Saturday/Sunday.
Laguna Golf Phuket
Laguna Golf Phuket is the resort course of the Laguna Phuket complex — Asia's first integrated destination resort, set along Bang Tao Beach in Cherngtalay, Thalang. Originally built on reclaimed tin mine land in 1992, the course was substantially redesigned in 2014 and now plays as a modern, USGA-specification layout that has hosted Asian Tour events, most recently in 2021. The course occupies 6,756 yards at the unusual par of 71, giving it a scoring character distinct from the more conventional par-72 courses elsewhere on the island. The resort setting means Laguna Golf Phuket offers comprehensive amenities — multiple hotels within walking distance, spa facilities, beach access, and a range of dining options — that no other Phuket golf course can match. It is the natural choice for golfers who want their golf integrated with a broader resort holiday rather than a dedicated golf trip.
Full Laguna Golf Phuket guide →Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa
Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa is the only golf course on Phuket Island where golfers play alongside the Andaman Sea. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 2004, the 18-hole, par-72 layout sits in Pa Klok, Thalang District — on the northeast coast, approximately ten minutes from Phuket International Airport. The course is built through mangrove-edged terrain, with ocean views present on the majority of holes and water hazards coming into play on seven of the eighteen. The Nicklaus design brings the strategic waste bunkers, wide fairways, and multi-tee system associated with his signature work, giving the layout range from a demanding 6,806-yard championship stretch to a more accessible 5,127-yard forward tee. The resort infrastructure — accommodation, spa, pool, restaurants, and a 22-bay driving range — makes Mission Hills a self-contained golf holiday destination and the natural landing point for golfers flying directly into Phuket rather than road-tripping from Bangkok.
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