mkrolewski
Senior Member
- Jun 9, 2008
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If you ever get the chance, play in Thailand.
I had a vacation in Bangkok and played a couple of rounds. With the warm and sunny climate, lots of water, and inexpensive labor even the average courses are very well maintained.
The ultimate addition is the Thai caddie. She (most are female) and her fellow caddies are dressed in coordinated uniforms and long brimmed hat/bonnets. Often they are extremely pretty. Many speak English, Japanese and/or Korean.
Generally they are very knowledgable of the course and really an asset to one's game. They provide a) carrying clubs or driving cart (typically required - one player per cart), b) shade on the course via umbrella (it is sunny and warm), c) a personal cheering gallary (that was surprisingly nice) and d) local course information. They are inexpensive (club house fee: 200-300 Baht or $6-9 with expectation of larger tip 1000+ Baht ($30)). Remember they are handling only 2-3 golfers per day.
Most courses only allow up to 3 caddies per player. I am not sure what they all are for. A local relayed a story of a police chief that alway had 5 caddies. An group can be surprisingly large - 4 golfers and 2-3 caddies each is quite a crowd. They do allow 5-somes and 6-somes. And it can be difficult to play through.
I found most of the courses have wonderful locker rooms, massueses (and cheap 300-400 Baht/hr), very good restaurants, and 3-4 manned beverage stops on the course serving food including sushi. I have no idea what additional amenities the rich private clubs have.
I had a vacation in Bangkok and played a couple of rounds. With the warm and sunny climate, lots of water, and inexpensive labor even the average courses are very well maintained.
The ultimate addition is the Thai caddie. She (most are female) and her fellow caddies are dressed in coordinated uniforms and long brimmed hat/bonnets. Often they are extremely pretty. Many speak English, Japanese and/or Korean.
Generally they are very knowledgable of the course and really an asset to one's game. They provide a) carrying clubs or driving cart (typically required - one player per cart), b) shade on the course via umbrella (it is sunny and warm), c) a personal cheering gallary (that was surprisingly nice) and d) local course information. They are inexpensive (club house fee: 200-300 Baht or $6-9 with expectation of larger tip 1000+ Baht ($30)). Remember they are handling only 2-3 golfers per day.
Most courses only allow up to 3 caddies per player. I am not sure what they all are for. A local relayed a story of a police chief that alway had 5 caddies. An group can be surprisingly large - 4 golfers and 2-3 caddies each is quite a crowd. They do allow 5-somes and 6-somes. And it can be difficult to play through.
I found most of the courses have wonderful locker rooms, massueses (and cheap 300-400 Baht/hr), very good restaurants, and 3-4 manned beverage stops on the course serving food including sushi. I have no idea what additional amenities the rich private clubs have.