Golfers frequently praise Eastern Star Country Club for its attractive palm-lined setting, wide fairways, strategic layout and generally solid course condition, with recent feedback especially positive about the fairway lies and overall design.
Eastern Star Country Club Green Fees & Booking
Request an Eastern Star Country Club tee time and receive a confirmed quotation for your preferred date. The green fee, caddie, golf-cart arrangement and any optional private transfers are confirmed before payment.
Price on request
Pricing and tee-time availability are confirmed individually for your preferred date and group size.
✓ 18-hole green fee quotation
✓ One caddie per golfer
✓ Golf-cart arrangement confirmed
✓ Available tee-time window confirmed
✓ Optional private transfers
✓ Rental clubs checked on request
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Eastern Star Country Club
Eastern Star Country Club Course Overview
Eastern Star Country Club & Resort is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Phla, Ban Chang District, Rayong, within the wider Pattaya golf region. Designed and built by Robert Trent Jones Jr. in 1991 before opening in 1992, the course extends to 7,134 yards from the blue tees across approximately 520 acres. Gently undulating fairways move through a former coconut plantation containing more than 2,200 palms, while 11 lakes, 65 bunkers and repeated doglegs create the main strategic challenge. The combination of reasonable driving space and position-sensitive approach shots makes Eastern Star accessible from suitable tees without turning it into an easy course.
Is Eastern Star Country Club Right for You?
Best for: Mid- and higher-handicap golfers who enjoy traditional parkland golf, generous driving areas and strategic water hazards.
Also suitable for: Beginners and mixed-ability groups who select an appropriate tee and follow a conservative course-management plan.
Less suitable for: Golfers seeking dramatic elevation changes, narrow mountain corridors or a highly penal championship test on every hole.
Also suitable for: Beginners and mixed-ability groups who select an appropriate tee and follow a conservative course-management plan.
Less suitable for: Golfers seeking dramatic elevation changes, narrow mountain corridors or a highly penal championship test on every hole.
Golf Course Facts – Eastern Star Country Club
Location: Phla, Ban Chang District, Rayong, within the wider Pattaya golf region
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Published tee yardages: Blue 7,134; White 6,575; Yellow 6,100; Red 5,559 yards
Course style: Coastal tropical parkland with gently undulating fairways, doglegs, lakes, bunkers and coconut palms
Designer: Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Designed and built: 1991
Opening year: 1992
Course area: Approximately 520 acres
Water hazards: 11 lakes influence the routing
Bunkers: Approximately 65 across the course
Coconut palms: More than 2,200 throughout the property
Signature hole: Hole 13, a 167-yard par three from the blue tees
Difficulty: Playable for mixed abilities from suitable tees, with water, bunkering and doglegs rewarding careful positioning
Caddie and cart arrangement: One caddie per golfer; the applicable golf-cart arrangement is confirmed with the quotation
Facilities: Driving range, practice green, clubhouse restaurant, pro shop, locker rooms and rental equipment
Transfers: Optional private transfers can be added from Pattaya, Rayong, U-Tapao Airport or another agreed pickup location
Location & Getting There
What It Is Like to Play Eastern Star Country Club
Eastern Star Country Club provides more room from the tee than many championship courses around Pattaya, but the visible width can disguise the importance of choosing the correct side of the fairway. Lakes commonly run beside the intended route, while mature coconut and mango trees can block the approach after an inaccurate drive. Numerous doglegs reward golfers who plan the next shot rather than simply aiming at the centre of the landing area. From the blue tees the course has substantial length, but its four published tee sets allow golfers to choose a more suitable balance of distance and strategic difficulty.
A Former Coconut Plantation near the Gulf of Thailand
Eastern Star was created across a former coconut plantation in Ban Chang, approximately two kilometres from the coast. More than 2,200 coconut palms remain part of the course identity, supplemented by mango trees, flowering areas and lakes distributed throughout the property. The terrain is gently undulating rather than mountainous, producing open sightlines and subtle changes in stance and effective yardage. Its proximity to the Gulf of Thailand can also bring a cooling coastal breeze, adding another variable to exposed tee shots and approaches.
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What Golfers Say About Eastern Star Country Club
We reviewed recurring public golfer feedback to identify the themes players mention most often about this course.
The Robert Trent Jones Jr. layout is relatively forgiving from the tee but becomes more demanding through lateral water hazards, doglegs, wind, bunkering and fast greens, rewarding sensible positioning rather than aggressive play.
Caddie feedback is inconsistent: some golfers praise strong green reading and club selection, while others report inexperienced caddies with limited course knowledge, making service quality more variable than at Pattaya’s premium clubs.
Slow play is the clearest recurring concern, with recent golfers reporting significant waits, large groups and rounds stretching toward six hours or more during busy periods; temporary aeration and uneven bunker upkeep have also appeared in feedback.
Fairways of Eden Take
Eastern Star is best suited to golfers wanting an approachable, strategic Pattaya-area round with water, wind and plenty of room from the tee; it can offer good variety between premium courses, but golfers who prioritise fast pace and consistently polished service should book with more caution.
Based on recurring themes in publicly available golfer feedback, including Google Maps reviews. Feedback last reviewed August 2026.
Eastern Star Country Club Course Design and Strategy
Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed Eastern Star around placement, angles and controlled risk rather than narrow fairways alone. Water often protects one side of the driving area, while fairway bunkers and doglegs determine whether the next shot has a clear view of the green. Several raised putting surfaces are guarded by front bunkers, increasing the cost of leaving an approach short or playing from the wrong side. The most reliable strategy is to favour the side that opens the target, avoid being blocked by trees and accept a longer approach when the aggressive line brings water or out-of-bounds into play.
How to Play Eastern Star Country Club
Select the Correct Tee
Choose a tee based on reliable carry distance; the 7,134-yard blue-tee layout includes several long par fours and demanding par threes.
Plan for the Doglegs
Position the drive on the side that opens the next shot rather than allowing palms, mango trees or bunkers to block the direct approach.
Keep the Ball Away from Water
Identify the safe side before every full shot because lakes frequently run beside the fairway or continue toward the green.
Allow for Raised Greens
Add enough club when the putting surface is elevated and use your caddie’s advice to avoid front bunkers and steep surrounding slopes.
Eastern Star Country Club’s Signature 11–13 Stretch
Hole 11: The 596-yard par five is the longest hole on the course. Water and out-of-bounds run along the left, while a bunker guards the right side of the green, making the second-shot position more important than simply advancing the ball as far as possible.
Hole 12: This 327-yard par four is considerably shorter but introduces a different decision. The raised green may tempt longer hitters to attack directly, although out-of-bounds continues along the left and an inaccurate aggressive shot can remove the advantage of the shorter distance.
Hole 13: Eastern Star identifies the 167-yard par three as its signature hole. Bunkering surrounds the target, including a pot bunker in front, so the safer strategy is to choose enough club for the centre of the green rather than attacking a tightly protected flag.
Eastern Star Country Club Facilities and Course Rules
Eastern Star Country Club provides a clubhouse restaurant, pro shop, locker rooms, driving range and practice green. Rental golf clubs and shoes are available subject to confirmation, together with caddie and golf-cart services. One caddie is arranged for each golfer, while the applicable golf-cart inclusion and allocation are confirmed with the Fairways of Eden quotation. Golfers should wear appropriate golf attire and arrive with sufficient time for registration, changing and warm-up before the confirmed tee time. Rental equipment, course conditions and any private transfer should be reconfirmed before travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eastern Star Country Club
What are the green fees at Eastern Star Country Club?
Eastern Star Country Club pricing is available on request through Fairways of Eden. Submit your preferred date, tee-time window and number of golfers, and the team will confirm availability together with the applicable green fee, caddie, golf-cart arrangement and any requested private transfer before payment.
How many holes does Eastern Star Country Club have?
Eastern Star Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course. The published lengths are 7,134 yards from the blue tees, 6,575 from white, 6,100 from yellow and 5,559 from red.
Who designed Eastern Star Country Club?
Eastern Star Country Club was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The course was designed and built in 1991 before opening in 1992.
What is the signature hole at Eastern Star Country Club?
The club identifies hole 13 as its signature hole. It is a 167-yard par three from the blue tees with bunkers surrounding the green and a pot bunker positioned in front.
How difficult is Eastern Star Country Club?
Eastern Star is challenging from the blue tees because of its 7,134-yard length, long par fours, doglegs, water hazards and defended greens. The wider driving areas and shorter forward tees make it more manageable for average and higher-handicap golfers who use a controlled strategy.
Is Eastern Star Country Club suitable for beginners?
Yes. Eastern Star is one of the more approachable full-length courses in the Pattaya and Rayong area when played from a suitable forward tee. Beginners still need to manage water and bunkers carefully, but the fairways generally provide more room than highly penal championship layouts.
Are caddies and golf carts included at Eastern Star Country Club?
One caddie per golfer is included in the Fairways of Eden quotation. The applicable golf-cart inclusion and allocation are confirmed for the requested date before payment together with the green fee and any optional private transfer.
Is Eastern Star Country Club in Pattaya or Rayong?
Eastern Star Country Club is physically located in Phla, Ban Chang District, Rayong. It is commonly included in the Pattaya golf market because the club is approximately 45 minutes from Pattaya and can be combined with other courses along the Eastern Seaboard.
How close is Eastern Star Country Club to U-Tapao Airport?
Eastern Star is in Ban Chang close to U-Tapao International Airport. Transfer time depends on the airport terminal, traffic and the selected route, and can be confirmed when private transport is requested.
Where is Eastern Star Country Club located?
Eastern Star Country Club is at 241/5 Moo 3 in Phla, Ban Chang District, Rayong. The club states that it is approximately 45 minutes from Pattaya, 30 minutes from Rayong city and around 90 minutes from Suvarnabhumi Airport under normal conditions.
Request Eastern Star Country Club Availability with Fairways of Eden
Submit your preferred date, tee-time window and number of golfers for Eastern Star Country Club. Fairways of Eden will check availability and provide a confirmed quotation covering the green fee, caddie, golf-cart arrangement and any requested private transfer. Rental clubs can also be checked when required. Final inclusions and playing details are confirmed before payment.
