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Laem Chabang International Country Club: Jack Nicklaus Design in Chonburi, Thailand

Laem Chabang International Country Club, a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus design near Pattaya, offers golfers three distinct nines: Mountain, Lake, and Valley. The club provides on-site accommodation and dining.

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A score is added once our review panel has played the course. Everything below is drawn from the club's own published information. See our ranking methodology.

By Marcus Teo6 August 20263 min read
Illustrative golf photograph — not Laem Chabang International Country Club
Stock image, not Laem Chabang International Country Club. Photo: AdamHillTravel / Pixabay

Location and Overview

Laem Chabang International Country Club is in Chonburi, Thailand. The club features a 27-hole golf course. Jack Nicklaus designed the layout. It spans 700 acres of land. The property divides into three distinct nine-hole courses. These are named Mountain, Lake, and Valley. The club is approximately 30 minutes from Pattaya. It lies 109 kilometres from Bangkok.

This location offers accessibility for travellers. It caters to those seeking golf in Thailand's Eastern Seaboard region. The course aims to integrate with its natural environment. Each nine presents unique playing characteristics. This overall design provides varied strategic challenges. It serves as a destination for golf holidays.

The club focuses on providing a comprehensive golf visit. Its proximity to major cities supports day trips and longer stays. This makes it a practical choice for visiting golfers.

Course Design and Playability

Jack Nicklaus crafted the 27-hole layout. The course design reflects his approach to golf architecture. It balances playability with strategic elements. The Mountain nine features undulating terrain. It incorporates significant elevation changes. This nine demands precise shot placement. Golfers navigate uphill and downhill lies. The Lake nine integrates various water hazards.

Lakes and streams define its fairways and greens. This section requires careful approach play. Water often comes into play on multiple holes. The Valley nine utilises natural contours. It follows the existing topography of the land. This nine offers a different set of challenges. Each hole is designed to differ from the next. This provides a diverse golfing round for players.

The 700-acre property allows for spacious routing. Golfers can combine any two nines for an 18-hole round. This flexibility caters to different preferences.

On-Site Facilities

The Golf Lodge Hotel is on the club grounds. It offers accommodation for club guests. The hotel is close to the clubhouse facilities. Guests gain direct access to the golf course. Rooms include Superior, Deluxe, and Suites. These feature warm timber interiors and modern amenities. The hotel aims for a comfortable stay. It targets golfers and other leisure travellers.

Dining options include Rompho Restaurant. This venue overlooks the golf course. It serves Thai, Asian, and international dishes. Sawasdee Bar offers a range of beverages. Coffee, teas, juices, and cocktails are available. The bar also provides light snacks. The Pro Shop is inside the clubhouse. It stocks golf equipment and apparel. Footwear, hats, and gloves are also sold. The shop features Laem Chabang-branded items. Staff offer product recommendations for golfers.

Planning a Visit

Laem Chabang International Country Club offers a complete golf resort experience. Its location near Pattaya provides convenience for tourists. Travellers from Bangkok can reach the club in under two hours. The 27-hole layout allows for flexible tee time bookings. Golfers can choose from various 18-hole combinations. On-site accommodation simplifies multi-day visits.

This reduces travel time for early tee-offs. Dining and retail facilities enhance the overall guest visit. Visitors should confirm green fees and tee time availability directly. Booking in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons. The club positions itself as a destination for golf holidays in Thailand.

It caters to international golf tourists seeking a comprehensive package. This makes Laem Chabang a notable option for golf travel in the region.

Before you book

Laem Chabang lies on the road between Bangkok and Pattaya, close enough to either to play on the way through.

Fees here were checked in August 2026. Twenty-seven holes means the club prices by loop as well as by day, so state which combination you want when you book. We will check these figures again before the next dry season and date them here when we do.

The AGR Score, broken down

  • Designrouting, variety, strategic interest, use of the land35%
  • Conditioningturf, greens and bunkering as found on the days we played25%
  • Experience & servicecaddies, pace, practice facilities, the clubhouse20%
  • Value for moneyall of the above against what a visitor actually pays20%

No score yet: Laem Chabang International Country Club has not been played by our review panel, so there is nothing to break down. The weightings above are the ones every scored course is measured against, published in full on our ranking methodology. Scores are never negotiated; courses may correct facts before publication, not verdicts.

Photographs from the review round are published with the review. We do not illustrate a course profile with stock images of somewhere else.

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