Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, almost universally shortened to Ayutthaya, sits about 80 kilometers north of Bangkok and was the Siamese capital for more than 400 years before being sacked in 1767. The brick ruins that remain are now a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most rewarding day trips in Thailand. The golf scene grew up around the city more recently, mostly to serve Bangkok residents looking for an easy weekend escape, and that local-first character is what makes it work for visitors.
The course list is solid rather than spectacular. Bangsai Country Club, open since 1996, is the most established and offers a well-conditioned 18-hole layout that’s hosted regional events. Muang Ake Wang Noi opened in 2006 with a more modern design and water in play on most holes. Northern Rangsit Golf Club, the oldest of the three, sits closer to Bangkok and works well as a half-day round. Green fees are noticeably lower than in Hua Hin or central Bangkok, and tee sheets are usually only busy on weekends.
Playing golf in Ayutthaya works best when you build the temples into the trip rather than treating them as an afterthought. Wat Mahathat with its famous Buddha head in tree roots, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, and Wat Chaiwatthanaram all sit within a compact historical park area and can be covered in half a day. Boat tours around the island and the Ayutthaya floating market round out the non-golf options.
GolfLux arranges tee times, Bangkok transfers, and historical-park-side hotels as a single package.
Key Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Central Thailand |
| Distance from Bangkok | Approx. 1 to 1.5 hours by road |
| Course Types | Parkland and water-feature layouts |
| Signature Experience | Easy weekday rounds paired with afternoons exploring UNESCO temple ruins |
| Caddie Service | Mandatory professional caddies at every course |
| Facilities | Clubhouses, pro shops, on-course restaurants |
| Best Playing Season | November to February (cool and dry) |
| Nearest Airports | Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK), Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) |
| Best Suited For | Travelers wanting a quick Bangkok-side round combined with Thailand’s most important historical site |
New to playing golf in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya? These courses are the easiest entry points — well-maintained, caddie-assisted, and within 90 minutes of the city center. No local knowledge required.
19 Moo 14, Bang Kra, Bang Pa-in, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13160.
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199 Moo 10 Boh Talo Wangnoi Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13170, Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 7639 yards Slope: N/AAyodhya Links is an exclusive golf club in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand, that was formed in 2007 by thirty of Thailand’s wealthiest individuals. Membership to the club is by…
16/2 Moo 1 Tambon Koh, Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 7095 yd Slope: N/AAyutthaya Golf Club is located in Ayutthaya, about an hour and a half driving from Bangkok center. The locally designed and well-maintained course is relatively easy to play with generous…
99/1 Bo Ta Lo, Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13170, Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 7238 yards Slope: N/ALocated just over an hour from downtown Bangkok, beyond the Don Mueang International Airport, lies the Wang Noi Prestige Golf & Country Club. The former Muang Ake layout underwent a…
19/2 Moo 7 Phaholyotin Road KM.58, Tambol Wangnoi, Amphur Wangnoi, Phra Nakorn Sri Ayutthaya, 13170 Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6793 yd Slope: N/ANorthern Rangsit Golf Club, established in 2002, is particularly designed with distinctive features to challenge every golfers’ swing accuracy and shot making consistency. Start off with the front nine, golfers will…
88/8 Amphoe Bang Sai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, 13290, Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 7527 yards Slope: 137Opened in 2021, the Sai Golf Club, masterfully crafted by Bob Moore of JMP Golf Design, introduces golf enthusiasts to a world-class PGA-level links-style course, setting a new standard in…
77G5+R2 Wang Phatthana, Bang Sai, Ayutthaya, Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6472 yards Slope: N/AStar Country Club, also known as Aquarius Country Club, is a premier golfing destination situated in the picturesque province of Ayutthaya, Thailand. This stunning golf course was designed by the…
16 Moo 10, Rangsit-Ongkarak Road (Klong 14 Km. 9), Ongkarak, Nakhon Nayok 26120, Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 7054 yd Slope: N/AArtitaya Country Club (formerly Bangkok Royal Country Club) offers a 18-hole championship course (with 7054 yards tee-off) designed by Jack Tutill, who has had experiences in the business of designing…
44 Moo 2 Poa-Tan. Rangsit Nakornayok. Klong 14. Ongkaruk , Nakhon Nayok 26120 Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 7280 yd Slope: N/AWatermill Golf Garden, a paradise of golfers was founded in 1991 on a 800 rai (317 acre) piece of land, with 18 holes and par 72, design by Mr. Jay…
29 Moo 3, Rangsit-Ongkarak, Nong Sam Wang, Nong Suea, Pathum Thani 12170, Thailand
Holes: 9 Par: 32 Length: 2067 yd Slope: N/ARangsit Sports Club, a course designed specially for improving your game, golf course is designed with a water hazard as the main obstacle. Therefore, golfer needs to concentrate that much…
85 Moo 4 Phaholyothin road KM61 T.Lumsai A.Wangnoi Ayutthaya 10137
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6830 yd Slope: N/AMuang Ake Wang Noi Golf Course is the third golf course of Muang Ake Group developed in Ayutthaya province. It takes about 80 minutes by car to reach the golf…
29 Moo7 Tambol Lam Sai Lam Luk Ka (Khlong 11) Patumthani 12150 Thailand
Holes: 36 Par: 144 Length: East Course: 7,012 yd. West Course: 6,605 yd. Slope: East: 124. West: 125Lam Luk Ka Country Club, just a short drive from Bangkok’s thriving metropolis, sets the stage for a golf experience not easily forgotten. Both courses meander through Bangkok’s wetlands, where over…
77/7 Moo3, Samkhok-Sena Road, Bangplee, Bangsai, Ayutthaya 13190 Thailand
Holes: 27 Par: 107 Length: Over 7200 yd Slope: N/ABangsai Country Club is a 27-hole golf course opened for play in year 1996. Originally an 18-hole golf club, another nine-hole links was added, making Bangsai Country Club a 27-hole golf…
84 Moo 1 Changyai, Bangsai, Ayutthaya 13290, Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 7127 yd Slope: N/ARachakram Golf Club, only 45 minutes from Bangkok, is a spectacular golf course featuring night golf, restaurant, pro shop, and resort. Designed by Dr. Sukitti Klangvisai, this course contains a…
99 M.9 Bangkhan-Sathaneevithayu Road, Klong 5, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 7100 yd Slope: N/AAlpine Golf Club is Thailand’s one of finest golf courses with over 3 years of proven experience of offering its members a new dimension of golf challenge beyond expectation. The…
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115/12 Moo 3 Ransit-Nakornnayok Rd. Buengyeetho, Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani 12130 Thailand
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103/2 Moo 8 Ongkarak-Bangnamprieo Rd. Donkohka, Bangnnamprieo, Chachoengsao 24170 Thailand
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100 Moo 8 Bangkok-Patum Thani Rd., Bang Ku Wat, Mueng Pathum Thani, Thailand
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1 Henri Dunant Street, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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