Chiang Mai golf courses offer a very different experience from Thailand’s coastal and city golf destinations, with mountain scenery, cooler seasonal mornings, relaxed resort layouts, and a stronger sense of place. Fairways of Eden focuses on the most relevant Chiang Mai golf courses for visiting golfers, from premium mountain-style championship layouts to relaxed parkland courses, water-rich resort rounds, and convenient city-access golf.
Course choice in Chiang Mai should not be based on green fee alone. Transfer time, tee time availability, course difficulty, caddie and golf cart inclusions, hotel location, and the kind of northern Thailand golf experience you want all matter. This page helps you compare Chiang Mai golf courses, check starting green fees, understand what is included, and request tee times with clear local booking support.
Not sure which course fits your plans? Start with the quick selector below, then explore the individual Chiang Mai golf courses in more detail. Our guide to the best golf courses in Chiang Mai gives a quick overview to help you choose.
Choose a Golf Course in Chiang Mai & Book Your Tee Time
Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai
Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort
North Hill Golf Club Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort
Mae Jo Golf Club
Summit Green Valley Chiang Mai Country Club
Gassan Legacy Golf Club
Gassan Khuntan Golf & Resort
Gassan Panorama Golf Club
How to Book a Chiang Mai Golf Tee Time with Fairways of Eden
Booking a tee time at any Chiang Mai golf course is quick and straightforward. Click the Book Tee Time button on any course card to open the booking request form. Enter the number of players, your preferred date, and your contact details. If you need a transfer from your Chiang Mai hotel to the course and back, you can add that in the same form along with any additional notes or preferences.
Once submitted, the Fairways of Eden team responds quickly with confirmed tee time availability and a complete pricing breakdown — green fees, caddie, golf cart, and transfer if selected — along with a secure payment link. After payment you receive a full booking confirmation including your confirmed tee time and, where a transfer was arranged, your estimated pickup time from the hotel.
Any questions before you book? Get in touch — we are always happy to help you plan your Chiang Mai golf day.
How Chiang Mai Golf Compares to Other Destinations in Thailand
Chiang Mai golf courses stand apart through their elevated mountain setting, cooler playing temperatures, and a slower pace that suits golfers who want scenery and atmosphere alongside quality golf. Where Pattaya and Bangkok focus on volume and accessibility, Chiang Mai offers a more curated selection — courses like Chiang Mai Highlands deliver mountain elevation and resort-quality conditioning that simply does not exist in Thailand’s lowland destinations.
Phuket offers comparable scenery but with island heat and busier tourist infrastructure. Chiang Mai suits golfers who prefer cooler mornings, cultural surroundings, and a genuine sense of being somewhere different — particularly experienced golfers, cultural travelers, and couples combining golf with northern Thailand’s temples, food markets, and nature excursions.
Chiang Mai Green Fees, Tee Times & Transparent Golf Bookings
Tee times across Chiang Mai golf courses are usually available from early morning through the afternoon, but the best choice depends on the course, season, group size, hotel location, and how much transfer time you want to allow. Chiang Mai is more spread out than it first appears, so golfers staying in the old city, Nimman, Mae Rim, Hang Dong, Lamphun, or the wider northern Thailand area may have different course priorities.
Fairways of Eden displays starting green fees clearly so you can compare Chiang Mai golf courses before requesting a tee time. Mandatory caddie, golf cart inclusion, optional transfers, and booking details are explained before confirmation, so you know what is included and what may need to be arranged separately.
For single rounds, Chiang Mai makes it easy to choose between mountain scenery, resort-style layouts, relaxed parkland golf, and convenient city-access courses. For multi-round golf trips, the destination works especially well when you combine premium rounds at Alpine Golf Resort or Chiang Mai Highlands with scenic, relaxed, water-rich, or value-focused courses such as Royal Chiang Mai, North Hill, Mae Jo, Summit Green Valley, Gassan Legacy, Gassan Khuntan, and Gassan Panorama.
Compare Chiang Mai Golf Courses Before You Book
Chiang Mai has a focused but varied golf course selection, ranging from premium mountain-style championship layouts and scenic countryside courses to relaxed parkland rounds, convenient city-access golf, and water-rich resort layouts. Use this comparison to match each Chiang Mai golf course with your budget, playing level, location fit, course style, group needs, and tee time plans before choosing where to play.
Swipe sideways to compare prices, player fit, location fit, and course style.
| Golf Course | From | Playability | Best fit | Location fit | Course style | Quick reason | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai | 5,200 THB | Challenging | Premium / Resort | Sankamphaeng side | Mountain resort | A high-quality championship resort course with mountain views, water hazards, and a calm northern Thailand setting. | Book |
| Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort | 2,600 THB | Relaxed | Classic / Easy rhythm | North of Chiang Mai | Classic parkland | A traditional parkland-style course with tree-lined fairways, gentle elevation, and a relaxed resort atmosphere. | Book |
| North Hill Golf Club Chiang Mai | 3,200 THB | Moderate | City access / Upscale | Close to city | Modern compact | A convenient modern course close to Chiang Mai city, with good conditioning and easy logistics. | Book |
| Chiang Mai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort | 4,300 THB | Advanced | Premium / Strong golfers | Highland area | Highland championship | One of northern Thailand’s strongest championship courses, with mountain scenery, rolling fairways, and serious design quality. | Book |
| Mae Jo Golf Club | 4,000 THB | Mixed groups | Countryside / Scenic | North of Chiang Mai | Countryside parkland | A peaceful countryside course with wide fairways, gentle elevation, and mountain views without long transfers. | Book |
| Summit Green Valley Chiang Mai Country Club | 3,550 THB | Moderate | Water / Resort feel | North of Chiang Mai | Water-feature resort | A popular resort-style course with wide fairways, extensive water features, and panoramic mountain views. | Book |
| Gassan Legacy Golf Club | 4,000 THB | Moderate | Resort / Water hazards | Lamphun side | Open resort layout | A resort-style course with open fairways, strategic water hazards, and a relaxed playing rhythm. | Book |
| Gassan Khuntan Golf & Resort | 3,600 THB | Challenging | Nature / Mountain golf | Lamphun / Khuntan | Mountain parkland | A peaceful mountain-style course with natural rock formations, water features, elevation, and an unrushed atmosphere. | Book |
| Gassan Panorama Golf Club | 3,600 THB | Mixed groups | Water / Relaxed challenge | Lamphun side | Water-rich resort | A scenic, water-heavy resort-style course with wide fairways and a relaxed but still engaging playing feel. | Book |
Planning a Chiang Mai Golf Trip with Multiple Tee Times?
Chiang Mai is one of Thailand’s most distinctive destinations for building a scenic multi-round golf trip. The region combines mountain backdrops, cooler seasonal mornings, relaxed resort layouts, cultural surroundings, and a slower northern Thailand rhythm that feels very different from Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, or Hua Hin. Many golfers use Chiang Mai either as a standalone golf destination or as a quieter northern stop within a longer Thailand golf holiday.
Playing more than one Chiang Mai golf course during your stay gives you a much better feel for the destination. You can combine premium mountain-style courses such as Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort with relaxed parkland golf, city-access layouts, countryside rounds, and water-rich resort courses such as Royal Chiang Mai, North Hill, Mae Jo, Summit Green Valley, Gassan Legacy, Gassan Khuntan, and Gassan Panorama.
If you are planning several rounds, course order matters. Transfer distance, tee time availability, hotel location, group size, caddie and golf cart inclusions, and whether you want to combine golf with temples, food markets, nature excursions, or rest days can all affect which courses fit best. Fairways of Eden can help you combine Chiang Mai tee times with accommodation, private transfers, and a wider golf holiday plan across Thailand.
For a broader planning overview, explore our Chiang Mai Golf Holiday Guide and see where to stay, how to structure your rounds, and how to combine Chiang Mai golf courses with the rest of your Thailand golf trip.
Chiang Mai Golf Courses & Tee Time Booking – Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best golf courses in Chiang Mai?
Some of the best golf courses in Chiang Mai include Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort, and Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort. Chiang Mai Highlands is especially well known for its mountain scenery and strong overall course quality, while Alpine offers a more modern resort-style golf experience. Royal Chiang Mai adds another respected option and gives golfers more variety across a trip. Together, these courses make Chiang Mai one of the strongest golf destinations in northern Thailand.
How many golf courses are there in Chiang Mai?
There are around 6 to 10 main golf courses in and around Chiang Mai, depending on how broadly you count the surrounding area. That gives golfers a good mix of options without the destination feeling overloaded. Chiang Mai is more about quality, scenery, and a relaxed golf rhythm than sheer volume, which is part of its appeal.
Are golf courses in Chiang Mai close to the city?
Yes, most golf courses in Chiang Mai can be reached within about 30 to 50 minutes from the city, depending on traffic and the exact course location. This makes it easy to stay in central Chiang Mai and still enjoy different courses during your trip. You can combine golf with the city’s restaurants, cafés, and cultural side without spending too much time on the road each day.
Which Chiang Mai golf courses are suitable for beginners?
For beginners, Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort can be a more approachable option, while courses like Chiang Mai Highlands or Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai may feel more demanding depending on your level. Chiang Mai still works well for mixed groups because the courses are scenic and enjoyable even if not every player wants the same level of challenge.
How much does it cost to play golf in Chiang Mai?
Golf in Chiang Mai usually costs around 1,800 to 5,500 THB per round, depending on the course, day of play, and season. That typically includes the green fee, the mandatory caddie, and at some courses also a golf cart or the option to add one. Compared with Bangkok or Phuket, Chiang Mai often offers very strong value for money.
Do golf courses in Chiang Mai include caddies?
Yes, caddies are part of the normal golf experience in Chiang Mai and are generally included or expected as part of the booking. That is standard across most golf courses in Thailand. It also makes the round easier for visiting golfers, especially if they are playing a course for the first time.
Can you book tee times in Chiang Mai in advance?
Yes, and it is a good idea to book tee times in Chiang Mai in advance, especially during the cooler high season when demand is stronger. Pre-booking helps secure the courses and tee times you want, and it makes the overall planning of your golf trip much easier.
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