Navatanee Golf Course

A historic course in the Minburi area that once hosted the 1975 World Cup, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., with a classic layout that still challenges golfers today.

Overview

Navatanee is one of Thailand’s pioneering championship golf courses, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and built in the early 1970s on land that was formerly rice fields. It was created specifically to host the 23rd World Cup of Golf in 1975. The course is a parkland layout on relatively flat terrain, without dramatic mounding, but it delivers a classic feel with mature trees lining both sides of the fairways. It plays to a total of around 6,902 yards.

Highlights & Signature Holes

• The signature hole is the par-4 6th, playing around 445 yards, which demands a draw off the tee. Water runs the entire length of the left side, and an S-shaped lake fronts the green, making it both beautiful and very challenging.
• This 6th hole was selected as one of the 500 best holes in the world by US Golf Magazine in 2000.
• Every green is well protected by bunkers, with wide and narrow fairways alternating throughout, and as many as 5 holes play alongside water.
• The course hosted the Thailand Open in 1999.

Who it suits

It suits golfers looking for a well-maintained classic course that rewards accuracy over power. It is enjoyable for both amateurs and serious players who want to experience one of Thailand’s legendary historic courses.

Before you go

The course is located in the Khan Na Yao area on the eastern side of Bangkok. The atmosphere is that of a fairly private country club, and the pace of play is brisk, with rounds routinely finishing within four hours. It’s advisable to call ahead to book, especially on weekends and holidays.