Mountain golf at its finest — 3 rounds in the Chiang Mai hills.
Chiang Mai's golf scene is smaller than Bangkok or Pattaya, but offers a genuinely different experience: mountain landscapes, cooler temperatures year-round, and well-maintained courses at some of the lowest green fees in Thailand for the quality on offer.
Start with the most scenic course in the region. Chiang Mai Highlands sits at 800m elevation, offering mountain views, cool temperatures, and one of Thailand's most visually dramatic layouts. Book the earliest available tee time for the clearest views.
Alpine Golf Resort is the most professionally managed course in the region and consistently ranks highly in surveys of visiting golfers. The layout is challenging, well-maintained, and the facilities are first class for the price point.
Gassan operates two excellent courses in the Chiang Mai area. Gassan Legacy (near the city) is the more accessible option; Gassan Khuntan Golf & Resort, about 45 minutes out, is set in spectacular mountain scenery and is worth the journey if time allows.
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Yes — Chiang Mai offers a unique combination of mountain scenery, cooler temperatures, and significantly lower green fees than Thailand's resort areas. It's especially good value November–February when conditions are ideal.
Chiang Mai Highlands is consistently rated the most scenic and challenging course in the region. Alpine Golf Resort and Gassan Legacy are also highly regarded for overall quality and facilities.