Katathong Golf Resort & Spa
Weekday green fee
2,350THB
Weekend: 3,200 THB
Katathong Golf Resort & Spa is the flagship golf course of the Khao Lak region — an 18-hole par-72 championship layout carved through a secluded former tin mine valley in Phang Nga province, around 80 kilometres north of Phuket International Airport. Designed by Thai architect Wiwatchai Prangpitak and opened in 2015, the course stretches to 7,023 yards from the blue tees and makes dramatic use of the site's rugged topography: forested limestone peaks frame nearly every fairway, natural lakes and reservoirs punctuate the routing, and significant elevation changes give holes a character rarely found on flat resort courses. Green fees run approximately 2,350 THB during the low season (May to October) and rise to around 3,200 THB in the Andaman dry season (November to April), when conditions are at their finest. Caddies and carts are both compulsory, adding structure to the round and ensuring golfers get the most from the course's demanding terrain. The resort includes accommodation, a spa, swimming pool, golf academy, and a 12-bay driving range — making it a complete destination for a multi-day golf holiday on the Andaman coast.
18
Holes
72
Par
780 km
From Bangkok
~10h
Drive time
Layout & playing experience
Katathong's layout is defined by its dramatic mountain setting: the course sits within a steep-sided valley that was previously worked as a tin mine, and the scars of that industrial past have been transformed into a series of lakes, ponds, and wetland areas that now come into play on the majority of holes. The result is a course that demands both accuracy off the tee and confident iron play, since errant shots are punished by water or thick jungle rough with little room to recover. The opening holes ease players into the terrain with generous fairways and moderate approach shots, but the course quickly builds in intensity as the valley narrows and the elevation changes become more pronounced. Par-3s are among the most memorable holes — mid-iron carries over water to elevated greens with mountain backdrops that make them ideal photography spots even when the scoring is unkind. The par-5s are long by any standard: the Blue tee layout at 7,023 yards has a course rating of 74.9 and a slope of 131, meaning scratch golfers will find the card demanding and average visitors should be prepared for a genuine test. The back nine is widely considered the stronger half, with several holes that require careful course management and a willingness to take the conservative line when the risky option is tempting. Caddies at Katathong are knowledgeable about local conditions and the significant seasonal differences between dry-season firm fairways and the softer, more forgiving surfaces that follow heavy Andaman monsoon rainfall. The 12-bay driving range with putting, pitching, and chipping greens — plus a practice bunker — provides good warm-up options before the round.
Tips & what to know before you go
The best time to play Katathong is during the Andaman dry season, November through April, when Phang Nga receives minimal rainfall, temperatures hover between 26–33°C, and the course is at its firmest and fastest. The shoulder months of October and November can be excellent value as the rains taper off and the course recovers its lush green look. The full monsoon season (May–September) brings heavy rainfall particularly in July, August, and September; the course remains open but conditions are softer and morning tee times often escape the worst afternoon downpours. Book tee times at least three to five days in advance during peak season (December–February), when the course attracts visiting golfers staying in both Khao Lak and Phuket. Budget 2,350–3,200 THB for green fees (seasonal), plus 400 THB caddie and 700 THB cart — a total of approximately 3,450–4,300 THB per golfer. The resort offers golf packages that include accommodation and can reduce the per-round cost for longer stays. There is no public transport to the course; transfers are available from Khao Lak hotels (20–30 minutes) or Phuket Airport (approximately 60 minutes).
Location & getting there
Katathong Golf Resort & Spa is located at 51 Moo 4, Thung Kha Ngok, Mueang District, Phang Nga 82000 — approximately 40 kilometres from central Khao Lak and 80 kilometres north of Phuket International Airport (HKT). The route follows Highway 4 north from Phuket, turning inland at Khao Lak onto Road 4240 towards Phang Nga town. Phuket Airport is the most convenient international gateway: it receives direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr 20 min), Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, and numerous European hubs. From the airport, the course is roughly a 60–70 minute drive. Khao Lak itself — a well-established beach resort town known for diving to the Similan Islands — is the natural accommodation base, with dozens of beachfront resorts offering easy access to the course by road.
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