Hat Yai Resort & Golf Club
Weekday green fee
600THB
Weekend: 900 THB
Hat Yai Resort & Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 72 course on the northern edge of Hat Yai city — one of the older established layouts in the lower south, designed by Robert McFarland and opened in the early 1990s. Situated in the Thung Tam Sao sub-district, approximately 10 km from the city centre, the course is the more accessible and budget-friendly of Hat Yai's two main golf venues, drawing a mix of Thai locals, expats, and the cross-border Malaysian golfers who make Hat Yai their primary southern Thailand golf destination. At 600 THB on weekdays (provisional — call +66 74 434 7703 to confirm), it is the lower-priced option in the city, offering a workmanlike 18-hole round without the championship ambition of the Perry Dye-designed Southern Hills. Club rental is available for travelling golfers.
18
Holes
72
Par
950 km
From Bangkok
~13h
Drive time
Layout & playing experience
Robert McFarland's layout at Hat Yai Resort plays to par 72 across a relatively flat course in the lowland terrain typical of the Songkhla basin. The design reflects its era and market — functional, accessible, and built for regular play rather than tournament hosting. Fairways are generous and the overall difficulty is moderate, making it a course that works well for a wide range of handicaps without the penal character of more technically demanding southern layouts. At 6,897 yards from the blue tees (the course's primary playing length), Hat Yai Resort rewards straight ball striking over power. Water features on several holes provide strategic interest, and the tree-lined routing creates a sense of enclosure without the jungle density of Southern Hills. The greens are consistent — appropriate for the price tier — and the overall pace of play is comfortable. The course has been operating for over 30 years, which means the layout has matured: trees have grown to frame fairways properly, and the membership knows the course intimately. This gives the round a settled, local-club feel that distinguishes it from newer resort products. The clientele is predominantly Thai and Malaysian, with a practical rather than aspirational atmosphere — which suits golfers looking for a solid round at a reasonable price rather than a premium experience. Note for visitors: the availability of carts and a driving range is disputed across sources. Call ahead on +66 74 434 7703 to confirm current facilities before your visit.
Tips & what to know before you go
Hat Yai Resort is the budget option for golf in Hat Yai city — at approximately 600 THB on weekdays (provisional), it is considerably cheaper than Southern Hills and accessible for a spontaneous round without the advance booking pressure of the more popular course. A caddie fee of approximately 300 THB applies (provisional — confirm by phone at +66 74 434 7703 before visiting, as current rates were not confirmed from official sources). The course is approximately 10 km from Hat Yai city centre — Grab and local taxis are the easiest transport from hotels and the airport. Hat Yai International Airport is served by multiple daily flights from Bangkok (approximately 1.5 hours); the city also has direct rail connections from Kuala Lumpur and Penang, making it a transit point for Malaysian golfers. The lower south's wettest months are October to January (northeast monsoon season). February to August is generally drier and the preferred golf window. Early morning tee times are cooler and tend to see lighter traffic on weekdays.
Location & getting there
Hat Yai Resort & Golf Club is located at 94 Moo 4, Thung Tam Sao Sub-district, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, approximately 10 km from Hat Yai city centre and 950 km south of Bangkok. Hat Yai International Airport is served by multiple daily flights from Bangkok (approximately 1.5 hours from Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi). The course is reachable from the airport by Grab or taxi in approximately 20 minutes. For visitors from Malaysia, Hat Yai is accessible via the Sadao or Padang Besar border crossings, or by train from Penang/Butterworth. Phone: +66 74 434 7703.
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