Royal Bang Pa-In is the strongest reason to drive north out of Bangkok for a round. Schmidt-Curley built it on about 100 hectares of flat marshland and rice paddies in Ayutthaya Province, and it opened in 2017, which makes it one of the newest top courses near the capital. It is run like a members’ club, with a sweeping modern clubhouse and fast greens, but it takes visitors. Because Bang Pa-In Royal Palace and the ruins of Ayutthaya are close by, it is easy to turn the round into a full day of sightseeing.
Royal Bang Pa-In Golf Club green fees and tee times.
Visitors can book through the club, through Greenfee365, which lists Royal Bang Pa-In with live tee times, or through Bangkok golf operators that include it in two- to five-day packages with transfers. The club does not publish its visitor rates online, and third-party figures vary by season, so check the price for your date. Groups are limited to five players on weekdays and four at weekends. Caddies come with every round, as at almost all Thai clubs.
INDICATIVE GREEN FEE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026From US$120
As listed by Greenfee365 in October 2026; inclusions vary by booking channel, so check whether caddie and cart are included. Prices change by season and booking route, so confirm the current rate with the operator. Official rates ↗
The round, in perspective.
The course plays to par 72 and 7,054 yards from the back. Schmidt-Curley moved a great deal of earth to give flat ground some shape, and water is the main defence. The opening hole, a dogleg right, has water down the whole right side. The par-five 9th is crossed by a stream about 100 yards short of the green, so the lay-up matters. The 18th is a long par four on an elevated fairway that runs back towards the clubhouse. The paspalum fairways are mostly firm, the rough is thick and sticky, and the greens are large, fast Champion ultradwarf Bermuda. Par fours range from 320 to 498 yards.
Make the trip work.
Leave early from Bangkok. The drive can double in the evening rush, and a 7am start lets you finish before the midday heat. Recent reviews say the warm-up facilities are limited, so arrive with time to hit putts. The clubhouse has an elliptical shape, a helipad by the entrance, a rock waterfall at the back and a restaurant with 360-degree views over the course. Club hire costs about ฿1,500, and reviewers say there is no cash machine on site, so bring baht for the caddie’s tip.
Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) is about 30 minutes away, which makes the club an easy first or last round for anyone flying domestically. From central Bangkok, allow about an hour by road up the Asian Highway, and a little more from Suvarnabhumi (BKK). The club is in Bang Krasan subdistrict, Bang Pa-In district, a few minutes from the royal palace.
Most visitors stay in Bangkok and drive up for the day. If you want to see Ayutthaya properly, stay in Ayutthaya itself, about 30 minutes north. Riverside hotels and guesthouses there put the ruins within cycling distance. A night in Ayutthaya lets you play early, sightsee in the afternoon and avoid the Bangkok traffic.
Make a trip of it.
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, a 19th-century summer residence with a pavilion in its lake, is a few minutes away. The Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves the temples of the old capital. For more golf, Bangkok’s eastern courses, such as Muang Kaew near Suvarnabhumi, make a good second round on the way to or from the airport.
Find your season.
November to February is the coolest and driest time to play around Bangkok. March to May is very hot, so take the earliest tee time available. The rainy season runs from about June to October, with heavy afternoon storms.
How far is Royal Bang Pa-In Golf Club from Bangkok?
About an hour by road from central Bangkok and around 30 minutes from Don Mueang Airport. The club is in Bang Pa-In district, Ayutthaya Province, a few minutes from Bang Pa-In Royal Palace.
Can visitors play Royal Bang Pa-In?
Yes. The club is run like a members’ course but takes visitors. Book directly, through Greenfee365 or through a Bangkok golf operator. Groups can be up to five on weekdays and four at weekends.
How much is a round at Royal Bang Pa-In?
Prices are quoted on request rather than published. In October 2026, Greenfee365 listed rounds from US$120. Check whether a quoted price includes the caddie and cart, and bring cash for the caddie’s tip.
Who designed Royal Bang Pa-In Golf Club?
Schmidt-Curley, the American firm also responsible for the Siam Country Club Old Course renovation. The course opened in 2017 on former marsh and rice paddies and measures 7,054 yards at par 72.
Last checked 16 October 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.
