A guide to most things you will need when playing golf in Phuket.
- Arrange transport to arrive at the course an hour before your tee off time.
- Check your golf bag, make sure you have all your clubs and none were damaged in transit.
- Thailand is hot so make sure you have at least two hats, three gloves as your hands get very sweaty, a good sized towel and a change of shirt for mid round is always very handy.
- When you arrive at the golf course you will be allocated a caddy who will take your golf bag and look after it until it’s safely back in your transport.
- You check-in and pay your green fee at the cashier desk, located near or in the pro shop. Or if you booked with a golf agency, they will do the check-in for you.
- Along with your green fee you will pay a caddy fee of 250 Baht. When you get your vouchers give them straight to your caddy, it saves the embarrassment of losing them before you start the round.
- Your locker room is very safe and always attended but be careful and do not leave any valuables there.
- Buy water or an alternative and keep at least one litre in your bag at all times. Top up with fluid at regular intervals during your round even if you are not thirsty. However, Phuket Country Club will not allow you to take water you buy from outside into the golf courses.
- Make sure you have ample balls in your bag. Some of the holes are very challenging and all golf shops sell the complete range of new balls as well as pre-owned balls from 30-40Baht, some golf agents will also sell pre-owned balls for 20-30 Baht.
- Put all your valuables in a safe part of your golf bag (wallet, locker key, car keys, etc.)
- Apply ample sunscreen to all exposed parts of your body as the sun is very strong even when it overcast. Your caddy can help you with all the hard to get at areas.
