Alpine Golf Resort: Nesting in the mountains by the San Kampaeng forests, this is a picturesque course that makes it impossible not to gaze in wonder even when you are having a bad round. (Green fees from 1,206baht)

Mae Jo Golf Club: Located behind Mae Jo University, this course is merely twenty minutes drive from the airport. (Green fees from 1,003baht)

Gassan Khuntan: The owners of this brand new addition to Chiang Mai’s golf scene set out to build one of the finest courses in the whole of Thailand, and few could argue against them succeeding. (Green fees from 1,504baht)

Chiangmai Highland Golf & Spa Resort: This Lee Schmidt-designed course is striking in its ability to use the undulating hilly landscape of the Chiang Mai area to such great effect. (Green fees from 1,003baht)

Summit Green Valley: This championship standard 18-hole course is carefully maintained and beautifully landscaped. With lots of water features and sand to negotiate, it is amongst the more challenging tests on offer. (Green fees from 1,444baht)

Gassan Lake City Golf & Resort: The most recently constructed course in the area, the Lake City promises to test the metal of even the most experienced amateur and a put some professionals through their paces as well. (Green fees from 1,083baht)

Gassan Marina: This 7,600 yard course surrounds the Chiang Mai area’s largest lake. Playing here is an extremely challenging activity and not for the faint hearted, especially in the tropical heat. (Green fees from 1,206baht)

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