"On the banks of the River Kwai — Nicklaus's double-fairway design amid mountain drama."
| Designer | Jack Nicklaus |
|---|---|
| Year Opened | 1990 |
| Location | Kanchanaburi (River Kwai region) |
| Par | 72 |
| Setting | Mountain scenery, River Kwai valley |
| Signature Feature | Double-fairways on multiple holes |
| Distinction | Most scenic drive from Bangkok (3hrs) |
Mission Hills Golf Club Kanchanaburi represents something genuinely different from the Bangkok region's conventional golf offer — a Jack Nicklaus design positioned deep in the Kwai River valley, surrounded by dramatic limestone mountain ranges, and featuring the signature double-fairway concept that Nicklaus employed here to give golfers genuine strategic choice on every tee.
The double-fairway format means most holes present two defined landing corridors — one conservative and wide, one aggressive and rewarding — with the approach angle varying significantly depending on which route the player takes. It is a genuinely strategic design that rewards decisive course management and punishes indecision more sharply than conventional layouts.
For discerning golfers who want to combine their Thailand golf trip with a River Kwai historical experience — the Bridge, the Death Railway, the JEATH War Museum — AGS builds comprehensive Kanchanaburi programs where Mission Hills serves as the centrepiece sporting activity. It is one of the most uniquely situated courses in Asia.