Golfers repeatedly praise Red Mountain Golf Club for dramatic jungle and hillside scenery, distinctive hole designs, strong overall conditioning and memorable elevated views, with the par-3 17th frequently singled out.
Red Mountain Golf Club Green Fees & Booking
Request a tee time at Red Mountain Golf Club with the caddie and golf cart included. Private transfers are available from hotels throughout Phuket.
From
4,800 THB
~130€
~154$
Price per person · Includes green fee, caddie & golf cart · Transfers optional
✔ 18-hole round at Red Mountain Golf Club
✔ Mandatory caddie included
✔ Golf cart included
✔ Tee time confirmed after availability check
✔ Private Phuket transfers available
✔ Access to clubhouse and practice facilities
Red Mountain Golf Club Course Overview
Red Mountain Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Kathu, central Phuket. Routed through elevated red-rock terrain and dense tropical vegetation, it is defined by dramatic scenery and significant elevation changes. The layout moves between exposed quarry-style holes and tighter jungle-lined sections, giving the course a distinctive character throughout the round.
Is Red Mountain Golf Club Right for You?
Best for: Experienced golfers and confident mid- to low-handicap players who enjoy demanding courses and dramatic terrain.
Also suitable for: Higher-handicap golfers who choose appropriate tees and prioritise the experience over scoring.
Less suitable for: Complete beginners or golfers wanting an easy, forgiving round.
Also suitable for: Higher-handicap golfers who choose appropriate tees and prioritise the experience over scoring.
Less suitable for: Complete beginners or golfers wanting an easy, forgiving round.
Golf Course Facts – Red Mountain Golf Club
Location: Kathu, Central Phuket
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: Approx. 6,781 yards
Style: Mountain jungle and red quarry layout
Facilities: Clubhouse, restaurant, pro shop, locker rooms, driving range
Transfers: Optional private transfers available throughout Phuket
Red Mountain Golf Club – Phuket’s Most Dramatic and Iconic Golf Course – Location & Getting There
What It Is Like to Play Red Mountain?
A round at Red Mountain changes character constantly, moving between exposed red-earth terrain, jungle-lined corridors and elevated holes. Sloping fairways create uneven lies, while uphill and downhill shots alter effective playing distances.
Sightlines also vary: some holes are open from tee to green, while others reveal their hazards and targets gradually. The result is a varied, mentally demanding round that rewards concentration and accurate distance control.
The Tin-Mine Landscape Behind the Course
Red Mountain was built across former tin-mining land in Kathu. Exposed red earth, rocky slopes, old mining scars and abrupt elevation changes were retained as part of the routing, while former mining pits became water hazards.
Tropical vegetation has regenerated around these landforms, creating a strong contrast between maintained playing areas and the rugged terrain around them. The landscape is not decoration; it is the physical foundation of the course.
What Golfers Say About Red Mountain Golf Club – Phuket’s Most Dramatic and Iconic Golf Course
We reviewed recurring public golfer feedback to identify the themes players mention most often about this course.
Steep elevation changes, tight fairways, significant carries and heavily contoured greens make accuracy and course knowledge important, although recent golfers generally describe the layout as challenging rather than relentlessly difficult.
Caddies are a consistent strength in recent feedback, particularly for green reading, club advice and course knowledge, while staff, clubhouse facilities and the pro shop also receive frequent positive comments.
Ongoing course redevelopment has created temporary routing changes and visible construction during 2026, while some golfers find the steep cart journeys, demanding tee carries and strongly sloping greens less forgiving than other Phuket courses.
Fairways of Eden Take
Red Mountain is particularly suited to golfers who want Phuket’s most dramatic combination of elevation, scenery and strategic shot-making; higher handicappers can still enjoy it, but players wanting wide landing areas, gentle greens or a straightforward resort-style round may prefer another course.
Based on recurring themes in publicly available golfer feedback, including Google Maps reviews. Feedback last reviewed August 2026.
Red Mountain Golf Club Course Design and Strategy
Red Mountain is built around positional choices rather than distance alone. Many holes offer a safer landing area and a more aggressive line that improves the next shot but brings bunkers, water, rough or steep slopes into play.
Fairways often sit diagonally to the tee or change level across the landing area, so the correct side can matter as much as simply finding the short grass. False fronts, narrow entrances and divided putting surfaces continue the same principle around the greens.
How to Play Red Mountain
Choose Suitable Tees
Elevation, carries and approach angles make Red Mountain play harder than its total yardage suggests.
Prioritise Position
A controlled tee shot with a clear view and stable lie is often more valuable than maximum distance.
Adjust for Elevation
Uphill and downhill shots can play differently from the listed yardage, particularly when wind affects the ball in flight.
Trust Your Caddie
Local guidance helps with concealed landing areas, effective distances and difficult green contours.
Red Mountain’s Signature Closing Stretch
Hole 16, Par 4: The tee sits at the highest point of the round, with a landing area angled across the player’s line. Accurate alignment is essential, while the narrow green and deep front bunker favour a controlled approach.
Hole 17, Par 3: The green sits around 40 yards below the back tee in a steep-sided forest valley. The drop, extended flight time and swirling wind make club selection the defining challenge.
Hole 18, Par 5: A narrow drive leads to a fairway that falls steeply beyond the landing area. A brook divides the driving and approach sections, with water on the right and exposed red cliffs framing the left.
Facilities and Course Rules
Red Mountain has a 25-bay grass driving range, pro shop with rental clubs, restaurant and outdoor terrace, modern locker rooms and four on-course refreshment kiosks.
Caddies and golf carts are mandatory, and groups are limited to four golfers. The expected pace for 18 holes is approximately four hours and fifteen minutes. Collared shirts and appropriate golf footwear are required, and golfers should arrive early enough to check in and warm up before their tee time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Red Mountain Golf Club
What are the green fees at Red Mountain Golf Club?
Red Mountain currently starts from 4,800 THB per golfer through Fairways of Eden. The starting price includes the green fee, mandatory caddie and golf cart. Optional private transfers can be added separately. Final pricing and availability depend on the requested playing date.
How difficult is Red Mountain Golf Club?
Red Mountain is demanding because of its elevation changes, sloping lies, changing sightlines and protected greens. Accuracy, positioning and distance control are generally more important than power. Higher-handicap golfers should select suitable tees.
Is Red Mountain Golf Club suitable for beginners?
Red Mountain is not the easiest course for complete beginners. Its uneven terrain and demanding approaches leave limited room for inconsistent shots. Beginners can still play with caddie support and suitable tees, but previous experience of full rounds is recommended.
Are caddies and golf carts mandatory at Red Mountain?
Yes. Every golfer must use a caddie and golf cart, and both are included in the Fairways of Eden starting price. The cart is particularly important because of the elevation changes and distances between some holes.
Where is Red Mountain Golf Club located?
Red Mountain Golf Club is in Kathu, central Phuket. Driving times vary according to hotel location, traffic and time of day. Optional private transfers can be added when requesting a tee time.
Book Red Mountain Golf Club with Fairways of Eden
Fairways of Eden handles Red Mountain tee-time requests, availability confirmation, mandatory caddie and golf cart arrangements, and optional private transfers throughout Phuket. The displayed starting price and stated inclusions are shown before submission, while the exact playing time remains subject to course confirmation.
