Frequently Asked Questions About Koh Samui Golf Holidays
Is Koh Samui a good destination for a golf holiday?
Koh Samui is best viewed as a tropical island holiday with excellent golf rather than a dedicated multi-course golf destination. It is ideal for travellers who want beaches, resorts, restaurants, spas and island activities with one or two quality golf rounds included. Golfers primarily looking to play a different course every day should choose another Thailand golf destination.
How many full-size golf courses are there on Koh Samui?
Santiburi Samui Country Club is Koh Samui’s established full-size 18-hole championship golf course. This means Samui does not offer the same course variety as Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Phuket or Chiang Mai. Its strength is the ability to combine a high-quality golf experience with a tropical island and resort holiday.
Is Santiburi Samui Country Club worth playing?
Yes. Santiburi Samui Country Club is a scenic championship course set in the hills above Koh Samui’s northern coast and offers a very different golf experience from many of Thailand’s city and resort courses. For golfers already visiting Koh Samui, it is one of the island’s standout sporting experiences.
Is Koh Samui better for a dedicated golf trip or a beach holiday with golf?
A beach and resort holiday with golf is the stronger reason to choose Koh Samui. Dedicated golf groups wanting to play four or five different courses are better suited to destinations such as Pattaya, Bangkok, Hua Hin or Chiang Mai. Samui works particularly well when golf is one part of a broader tropical vacation.
How many rounds of golf should you play during a Koh Samui holiday?
One or two rounds suit most visitors. Golfers who particularly enjoy Santiburi can play the course again, but travellers looking for greater course variety should normally combine Koh Samui with another Thailand golf destination rather than building an entire multi-round trip around the island.
Where should golfers stay on Koh Samui?
Mae Nam and Bophut are convenient choices for access to Santiburi and offer a good selection of resorts, restaurants and beaches. Chaweng provides more nightlife and entertainment, while other parts of the island offer quieter luxury resorts. Because most visitors play only one or two rounds, the overall holiday experience should usually determine the hotel location.
How far is Santiburi Samui Country Club from Koh Samui’s main resort areas?
The course is particularly convenient from the northern part of the island around Mae Nam and Bophut, while transfers from resort areas further south or east take longer. Exact journey times depend on your accommodation and traffic. Private golf transfers make travelling with golf equipment considerably easier.
When is the best time for a Koh Samui golf holiday?
Koh Samui has a different weather pattern from Phuket and Thailand’s Andaman coast. Much of the year can provide good golfing conditions, while October through December tends to be the island’s wetter period. Travel dates should therefore be planned specifically for Koh Samui rather than assuming Phuket’s seasonal pattern applies to both destinations.
Is Koh Samui suitable for couples when only one person plays golf?
Yes. This is one of Koh Samui’s strongest advantages as a golf destination. A golfer can play a round while their partner enjoys the beach, resort, spa or other island activities, and the remainder of the trip can be enjoyed together. It is particularly well suited to couple, honeymoon and luxury-resort holidays that include golf.
Can Fairways of Eden arrange a custom Koh Samui golf holiday?
Yes. A custom Koh Samui golf holiday can combine your chosen resort, Santiburi tee times, green fees, caddie and cart arrangements, private golf transfers and other island activities. Travellers who already have accommodation can also book the golf separately, while golfers wanting more course variety can combine Koh Samui with another Thailand golf destination.
