Sawang Resort & Golf Course
Weekday green fee
1,150THB
Weekend: 1,800 THB
Sawang Resort & Golf Course is a 27-hole facility in Khao Yoi district, Phetchaburi, designed by Japanese architect Isao Katsumata and opened in 1993. The complex comprises three nine-hole loops — East, South, and North — with the North nine added in 2017, bringing the total to 27 playable holes. For a standard round, the East–South combination is considered the best 18-hole routing, playing to par 72. Geographically, Sawang sits closer to Bangkok than to Hua Hin proper: just 170 kilometres and around two hours 10 minutes from the city, it functions naturally as a stopover or standalone destination for Bangkok-based golfers heading south. Green fees are 1,150 THB on weekdays and 1,800 THB on weekends; golf carts are mandatory. The resort also offers hotel accommodation, a restaurant, swimming pool, spa, and driving range, making it a comfortable base for a short golf break.
27
Holes
72
Par
170 km
From Bangkok
~2h
Drive time
Layout & playing experience
Katsumata's design at Sawang makes use of the gently undulating terrain of Phetchaburi's inland hills, producing a course that is more varied than the pancake-flat layouts common to coastal Thailand. The East and South nines form the traditional core of the complex — wider, more forgiving fairways that suit mid-handicap golfers while still offering strategic interest through well-placed water hazards and bunkering. The 2017 North nine introduces the most demanding stretch of holes, tightening the corridors and adding elevation changes that require more precise shot-making. Among the standout individual holes, a 535-yard par-5 dogleg tests accurate driving and layup decisions, while a 407-yard par-4 plays entirely over water to a green framed as an island — a visual and strategic centrepiece that has become the course's signature. Cart use is mandatory throughout, which keeps pace of play moving. The overall conditioning is consistent with a well-run resort course, and the Japanese-influenced design philosophy prioritises visual clarity and strategic honesty over pure difficulty.
Tips & what to know before you go
Sawang's proximity to Bangkok makes it an easy same-day destination — leave after morning traffic and reach the course before a 9:00 tee time with no need for an overnight stay. For those on a Hua Hin golf trip, it makes an ideal first or last stop on the route south. The East–South combination is the recommended pairing for a first visit; the North nine is worth playing once you have your bearings on the property. Golf carts are mandatory so there is no walking option, but the terrain is generally accessible. Weekend pricing jumps significantly to 1,800 THB, so weekday visits offer considerably better value. The on-site hotel, pool, and spa make an overnight stop worth considering — confirm room availability via the course website or by calling +66 32 562557. Caddie and cart fees may or may not be included in the quoted green fee; confirm the total when booking. Shoe rental is available at 200 THB.
Location & getting there
Sawang Resort & Golf Course is located at 99 Moo 2, Sapang, Khao Yoi, Phetchaburi 76140 — approximately 170 kilometres south of central Bangkok via Highway 4, around two hours 10 minutes by car under normal conditions. The course sits roughly 50 minutes north of Hua Hin town, making it technically the northernmost course in the Hua Hin corridor. From Bangkok, it is a straightforward drive with no toll-road complications on this stretch of Highway 4. There is no scheduled shuttle or public bus that stops directly at the resort; private transfer or self-drive is the practical option.
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