Course Specifications
| Designer | Jack Nicklaus |
|---|---|
| Year Opened | 2004 |
| Location | Sakhu, Phuket |
| Par | 72 |
| Setting | Oceanfront, Andaman Sea views |
| Length | 7,005 Yards |
| Distinction | Phuket's only true oceanfront course |
AGS Course Heritage · Jack Nicklaus Design
Mission Hills Golf Club
Phuket
"Phuket's only oceanfront course — Jack Nicklaus and the Andaman Sea in perfect dialogue."
The Overview
Mission Hills Golf Club Phuket holds a unique distinction on the island — it is the only course where the Andaman Sea appears as a genuine backdrop to multiple holes, making it the closest thing to true ocean-front golf that Phuket offers. Jack Nicklaus's design responds to this advantage intelligently, routing the back nine along the coastline to maximise sea exposure on approach shots and from elevated tee positions.
The course quality is world-class, with bentgrass greens, well-defined fairway corridors, and premium conditioning that matches Phuket's most celebrated facilities. Nicklaus's strategic philosophy of rewarding proper positioning over raw distance plays out across all 18 holes, making it a course where course management determines scores as much as ball-striking.
For discerning golfers who want Phuket's premium oceanfront experience alongside championship-standard golf, Mission Hills Phuket is the definitive answer. AGS pairs it with Red Mountain and Blue Canyon for a complete Phuket golf trilogy that showcases the full range of what the island offers.