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AGS Course Heritage — Jack Nicklaus Design

Laem Chabang
International Country Club

"Pattaya's finest 27 holes — Jack Nicklaus's most celebrated Thai design."

Course Specifications

DesignerJack Nicklaus
Year Opened1995
LocationSi Racha, Chonburi (near Pattaya)
Total Holes27 (three 9-hole loops: Valley, Mountain, Lake)
Par72 (any 18 combination)
SettingRolling hills, lakes, mountain views
DistinctionBest golf course in Pattaya region
Top 100 Asia Ranking#8 in Asia (2026)

The Overview

Laem Chabang International Country Club is Jack Nicklaus's most celebrated design in Thailand and the unanimous benchmark for golf in the Pattaya region. The expansive 27-hole facility — divided into Valley, Mountain, and Lake nines — offers a variety of terrain and playing styles that ensures no two visits feel the same, even for regular members.

The Mountain and Valley combination is considered the premium pairing, with the Mountain nine's elevation changes and panoramic views complementing the Valley nine's strategic water features and tree-lined corridors. The Lake nine, while shorter, is relentlessly scenic and tests approach play with demanding pin positions surrounded by water on multiple holes.

For discerning golfers making the Pattaya golf circuit, Laem Chabang is non-negotiable — it is the course that all others in the region are measured against, and it consistently delivers the thorough playing experience and excellent conditioning that Nicklaus's best designs are known for worldwide.

Last Updated: October 2026

The Curator's Brief

Laem Chabang International Country Club is a premium championship rolling hills, lakes, mountain views golf course located in Thailand. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, this elite facility operates as a strict Par 72 (any 18 combination) layout, stretching to a formidable over 7,000 Yards from the championship tees.

Engineered for international touring groups, the course demands precise shot-making and strategic course management. Asia Golf Specialists (AGS) officially partners with Laem Chabang International Country Club to guarantee priority tee time access, VIP caddie requests, and seamless private ground transportation from your luxury basecamp directly to the first tee box. As a highly regulated facility, walk-in tee times for large international groups are notoriously difficult to secure during the high season (February through May).

According to internal logistical data, AGS recommends incorporating this specific course into a wider multi-day itinerary to perfectly balance coastal links exposure with distinct rolling hills, lakes, mountain views challenges. By booking through the AGS Local Guardian network, players bypass public booking queues and experience an uncompromising, fully managed luxury golf experience.

✦AGS Curatorial Evaluation
Field Inspection: Spring 2026 Inspection•Evaluation By: AGS Course Review Team
4.8/ 5.0
★★★★★
Jack Nicklaus 27-Hole Masterpiece • Pattaya
27-Hole Nicklaus Tri-Course Variety
Mountain, Lake, and Valley9.8
Distinct Dramatic Elevations & Rocks
Exposed granite outcroppings9.7
Night Golf on Mountain Course
Premier floodlit layout9.6
Premier Pattaya Golf Resort Complex
Grand clubhouse & villas9.5
“Considered Jack Nicklaus's finest layout in Thailand. 27 distinct holes weaving through steep rocky hills, natural reservoirs, and scenic valleys. A mandatory inclusion for Pattaya itineraries.”
Curator Verdict: AGS Course Review Team
Verified by Asia Golf Specialists

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about playing laem chabang with Asia Golf Specialists.

Last updated: October 2026

Tee times are exclusively arranged through Asia Golf Specialists as part of our bespoke itinerary service. Contact us to design your perfect golf journey — we handle all bookings, transfers, and logistics on your behalf.

Green fees vary by season and group size. Asia Golf Specialists negotiates preferred rates on behalf of our clients — request a custom quote for current pricing and availability.

Standard golf attire is required: collared shirts, proper golf shoes (soft spikes preferred), and tailored shorts or trousers. Smart casual dress is expected in the clubhouse.

November through April is the prime season for Laem Chabang International Country Club.

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