Course Specifications
| Designer | Johnathan Morrow / Al Tikkanen |
|---|---|
| Year Opened | 2007 |
| Location | Kathu, Phuket |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,002 Yards |
| Setting | Former tin mine — iron-red canyons |
| Character | Visually spectacular, risk-reward |
AGS Course Heritage — Asia's Most Dramatic
Red Mountain
Golf Club
"The most dramatic course in Asia — carved through a former tin mine, iron-red and unforgettable."
The Overview
Red Mountain Golf Club in Phuket is the most visually extraordinary golf experience in Asia — a course carved from the remnants of a former tin mine, where the iron-rich soil creates a stunning palette of deep reds and burnt oranges against the surrounding jungle green. The canyons, cliffs, and vertical rock faces that frame the holes are not manufactured — they are the raw legacy of decades of mining, reshaped into one of the most memorable 18-hole routes anywhere in the world.
The signature 18th hole — a dramatic par five requiring a carry over a flooded canyon to a tiered green — creates a finishing crescendo that players discuss for years after their round. The course demands courage on multiple occasions, but the risk is always clearly rewarded by elevation, sight lines, and visual theatre that no conventional course can replicate.
Red Mountain is consistently AGS's most requested first-booking on Phuket golf itineraries from discerning clients who have read about it online and want to experience it first-hand. It never disappoints. We build it into every Phuket golf program we design.
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Last Updated: October 2026
The Curator's Brief
Red Mountain Golf Club is a premium championship former tin mine — iron-red canyons golf course located in Thailand. Designed by Johnathan Morrow / Al Tikkanen, this elite facility operates as a strict Par 72 layout, stretching to a formidable 7,002 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 Red Mountain Golf 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 former tin mine — iron-red canyons challenges. By booking through the AGS Local Guardian network, players bypass public booking queues and experience an uncompromising, fully managed luxury golf experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about playing red mountain with Asia Golf Specialists.
Last updated: October 2026