Must-Visit Golf Courses in Hua Hin for 2026/2027

Hua Hin is Thailand’s oldest beach resort and the country’s most complete golf destination. Royal Hua Hin Golf Club, established in 1924, was the first course in the kingdom. What has grown around it is a genuine cluster of championship layouts, resort tracks, and mountain-backed designs, several of which regularly host Asian Tour and LPGA events. Eleven courses sit within 45 minutes of the beachfront hotel strip, which means a serious week of golf here is realistic without repeating a round.

What separates Hua Hin from Pattaya as a golf base is the town itself. It is a long-established seaside resort with a relaxed pace, a good beach, strong food options across all price points, and an evening market culture that gives non-golfing partners a real reason to be there. Thailand’s Tourism Authority notes that Hua Hin has historically been popular with the Thai royal family and Bangkok weekenders, which has shaped it into something more measured than the more commercial southern beach destinations.

Hua Hin suits dedicated golf groups building a week around four to six rounds, couples where one person golfs and the other wants beach and market time, and Bangkok-based visitors looking for the strongest short-haul golf escape within three hours of Suvarnabhumi.

Best golf courses in Hua Hin

The practical shortlist most visiting golfers build around is five: Black Mountain, Pineapple Valley, Springfield Royal, Majestic Creek, and Royal Hua Hin.

1. Black Mountain Golf Club

Black Mountain is the course that built Hua Hin’s international reputation. According to the club, it is an 18-hole, par 72 layout measuring 7,420 yards, designed by Phil Ryan through former pineapple plantations with granite mountains as a backdrop. Publicly available golf rankings consistently place it among Asia’s top ten courses, and it has hosted multiple Asian Tour and LPGA events.

The course plays long and demands accuracy. Green fees are publicly listed around 4,000 to 5,000 THB on weekdays, which is reasonable for a course at this level. Weekend slots and peak season dates book quickly, so at least two weeks of advance booking is sensible. It suits experienced golfers wanting the area’s strongest round and groups building a trip around one flagship day of golf.

2. Pineapple Valley Golf Club (formerly Banyan Golf Club)

Pineapple Valley is an 18-hole, par 72 course measuring 7,361 yards according to course information, set in hills above Hua Hin with Gulf views from several elevated holes. It plays more accessibly than Black Mountain off the tee while still offering a proper challenge. For mid-handicap golfers who want comparable quality without Black Mountain’s full severity, this is the natural second choice. It also works well as a follow-up round on day two of a trip.

3. Springfield Royal Country Club

Springfield Royal is a 27-hole, Jack Nicklaus-designed layout measuring 7,043 yards, located in Cha-Am about 10 to 15 minutes north of central Hua Hin according to the club. The Nicklaus design rewards course management over raw power, with bunkering and green complexes that make it more strategic than most courses in the region. Green fees sit around 3,500 to 4,500 THB on weekdays. It suits golfers who specifically want to play a named designer’s work during their Thailand trip.

4. Majestic Creek Golf Club Resort

Majestic Creek is a 27-hole inland layout playing over 7,500 yards, about 25 minutes from central Hua Hin. The tree-lined fairways and creek-fed water features create a quieter atmosphere that contrasts well with the more open hillside courses. Green fees are in the 2,000 to 3,000 THB range, making it the practical choice for a third or fourth round day without overextending the budget. The 27-hole format also allows different nine combinations on consecutive days.

Which course is better?

Black Mountain is the first choice for experienced golfers wanting the strongest round. Pineapple Valley is the natural alternative for slightly more accessible play. Springfield suits golfers who want a Nicklaus design. Majestic Creek is the value pick for a third or fourth day. Royal Hua Hin is for a historical, sociable round rather than a competitive test. A good Hua Hin week rotates through Black Mountain, Pineapple Valley, Springfield, and Majestic Creek across four playing days, with Royal Hua Hin as an optional fifth.

Best time to play golf in Hua Hin

Thailand’s Tourism Authority notes that the Gulf coast around Hua Hin has a relatively long dry season compared to southern Thailand, and the prevailing sea breeze keeps afternoon rounds more comfortable than at inland destinations.

November to February is the clear sweet spot. Temperatures sit around 25 to 30 degrees Celsius, humidity is low, and rain is rare. Sea breezes from the Gulf keep conditions comfortable through the afternoon on most days. This is peak season, so hotel rates are higher and advance booking of tee times is essential, particularly for Black Mountain on weekends.

March and April get warmer, reaching 33 to 35 degrees Celsius by April. The sea breeze mitigates the heat more than at inland destinations, but early morning tee times before 8am remain the sensible call.

May to October brings afternoon rain and softer course conditions. The Gulf coast timing means Hua Hin’s heaviest rain arrives later than at northern and inland Thailand destinations. Morning rounds are usually clear, and rates drop noticeably at most resorts. Flexible scheduling and awareness of afternoon forecasts make this season workable for budget-conscious golfers.

Hua Hin golf holidays and package tours

Hua Hin suits golf trips of four to seven days. A four-day trip covers Black Mountain, Pineapple Valley, and one or two more courses comfortably. A full week allows for five or six rounds with proper rest days for the beach, the Cicada weekend market, or a half-day at Monsoon Valley Vineyard inland.

Most packages include accommodation near the beach or at a resort course, private road transfers from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, tee times with caddie, club rental if needed, and one leisure element. The three-hour road transfer from Bangkok is managed as a private air-conditioned vehicle and is straightforward.

For couples, Hua Hin works well because the town holds its own beyond the golf. The beach is walkable, the Cicada weekend market has good food and live music, and Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is a day trip about an hour south. One person golfs, the other has a genuine independent day. Browse all Hua Hin golf packages or create a custom itinerary tailored to your group and preferred courses.

Golf with beaches and the Hua Hin resort scene

Hua Hin’s beach strip extends several kilometers in both directions from the town center. Most international visitors use it for morning walks and evening drinks rather than full beach days, but the proximity to the sea gives the town a pace that makes rest days genuinely pleasant. Thailand’s Tourism Authority notes Hua Hin as one of the country’s most established domestic resort areas, with a concentration of quality hotels, spa facilities, and restaurants built up over decades.

Monsoon Valley Vineyard, about 30 kilometers inland, runs tours and tastings and makes for a practical non-golf afternoon for couples or groups with a mixed-interest day. The winery has a restaurant on site with views over the surrounding hills, and Thai wine quality here is generally higher than visitors expect.

Book tee times in Hua Hin

Black Mountain and Pineapple Valley fill fastest. Weekends from November through February can book out two to three weeks in advance for international groups, so planning ahead is not optional. Springfield, Majestic Creek, and Royal Hua Hin are more available, but booking a week ahead remains sensible for any cool-season date.

When organizing your trip, confirm which courses for each playing day, preferred morning tee times, private transfer arrangements from Bangkok, club rental requirements, and how rest days align with the Cicada weekend market if that is part of the plan.

Green fees range from 2,000 to 3,000 THB at Majestic Creek and Royal Hua Hin up to 4,000 to 5,000 THB at Black Mountain on weekdays, with weekend surcharges of around 20 percent. A package that bundles accommodation, transfers, and tee times consistently works out cheaper per round than booking each element separately. Start planning here or view all Hua Hin golf packages to find an itinerary that fits your group.