Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa
Weekday green fee
2,650THB
Weekend: 3,500 THB
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.
18
Holes
72
Par
860 km
From Bangkok
Layout & playing experience
The par-72 layout plays to 6,806 yards from the back tees over terrain shaped by mangroves, coastal inlets, and the edge of Phang Nga Bay. Seven holes involve water as an active hazard, and the course's most unusual design feature is the shared island green used by the 2nd and 5th holes — two par-fours approach the same putting surface from different angles, a Nicklaus device that creates strategic interest without gimmick. The fairways are Bermuda 419 grass and the greens Sea Isle 2000, both well-adapted to the coastal humidity. The 12th hole is the longest par-four on the course and plays into the prevailing sea breeze, making club selection critical. Holes 4, 5, and 6 are widely referenced as the most scenic stretch on the island, running closest to the Andaman Sea. Caddies are compulsory and experienced with the layout's nuances; individual carts are also required by club policy, ensuring a comfortable pace. The course is relatively flat overall, the terrain shaped by water and bunkers rather than dramatic elevation change. The resort setting means course conditioning is maintained to international standards year-round.
Tips & what to know before you go
Mission Hills is at its busiest in high season (November–March) when resort hotel guests combine rounds with beach and spa days. Book morning tee times at least a day in advance during peak weeks. The low-season green fee (April–October) represents significantly better value at ฿2,650 versus the high-season rate of ฿3,500, before the compulsory caddie (฿400) and cart (฿700) are added. The course is exposed on the coastal holes; a light windbreaker and sunscreen are essential, and afternoon rounds in the shoulder months (April–May) can be hot. The resort recommends a caddie tip of ฿500 paid directly to the caddie after the round. Club hire is available at the pro shop (฿1,000 per set) for those who did not bring their own equipment. The 22-bay driving range is a useful warm-up option before teeing off.
Location & getting there
Mission Hills Phuket is located at 195 Pa Klok, Thalang District, in the northeast of Phuket Island — approximately 10 minutes (roughly 8 km) from Phuket International Airport. All visitors from Bangkok fly (approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to Phuket Airport). The airport proximity makes Mission Hills a logical first or last round for a Phuket golf trip. Guests staying at the resort hotel can walk to the first tee. Visitors from Patong or Kata should allow 35–40 minutes by Grab or hotel transfer.
No clubs? No problem.
Teeing up at Mission Hills Phuket on an island golf trip? If your itinerary routes through Bangkok before or after, rent TaylorMade or Callaway clubs delivered to your hotel — no airline baggage fees, no schlepping through the airport.