Amata Spring Country Club Golf Course

— About

About Amata Spring Country Club Golf Course

Amata Spring Country Club stands as one of Asia's most demanding and architecturally significant golf courses, designed by the legendary Pete Dye and opened in 2003 east of Bangkok in Chonburi Province. Dye brought his trademark difficult design philosophy to Thailand — steep-faced bunkers, water everywhere, island greens, severe doglegs, and lightning-fast greens that punish anything less than precise shot-making. The course is a private members' club attached to the Amata City industrial estate, and it has gained a strong reputation on the Asian professional circuit. Several Honda LPGA Thailand tournaments have been staged nearby, drawing the sport's top female stars to the region. Amata Spring's difficulty is genuine — it consistently produces some of the highest scoring differentials on the Asian Tour — but its architecture is also masterful. For serious golfers who can arrange access through member contact or tournament credentials, it represents one of Asia's true bucket-list golf experiences.

— History

History of Amata Spring Country Club

Amata Spring Country Club was commissioned by the Amata Corporation — a major industrial estate developer — as an exclusive amenity for its Amata City industrial complex east of Bangkok. Pete Dye was brought in to design a course that would match the ambitions of an internationally-minded company seeking world-class facilities for its executive clientele. Dye's design, completed in 2003, applied his characteristically severe vision to the Thai terrain — steep-faced bunkers, island greens, water everywhere — creating a course of genuine difficulty in the Bangkok commuter belt. The club has been used for pro-am events associated with the Honda LPGA Thailand Championship held nearby.

— Signature Holes

Signature Holes at Amata Spring Country Club

The par-3 17th is Amata Spring's most dramatic hole — a shot across a large lake to an island green with no margin for error on any side, reflecting Dye's signature island green philosophy applied at its most uncompromising. The par-4 12th requires a long carry over water from the tee followed by a second shot to a green protected by water on the left — two consecutive water carries on the same hole. The par-5 7th sweeps around a water hazard with the bold second shot offering a direct line to the green across water.

— Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit Amata Spring Country Club

November through February is the best season in central Thailand's tropical climate — temperatures are 25–32°C with lower humidity and the lowest rainfall. March through May is hot (35°C+) but golf is possible in the early morning. June through October is the wet season with afternoon thunderstorms; morning rounds are standard. The course's private nature means fewer visitors and a quieter atmosphere than public resort courses.

— Practical Tips

Tips for Playing Amata Spring Country Club

Amata Spring is a private club accessible through member introduction — direct visitor bookings are not available. Golf specialists in Bangkok occasionally arrange access through member networks. The course is in Chonburi Province, approximately 50 kilometres east of Bangkok via the motorway — around 60 minutes in moderate traffic. Caddies are mandatory and standard at Thai private clubs.

— Highlights

Why Play Amata Spring Country Club

• ▸ Designed by Pete Dye — one of golf's most creative and challenging course architects
• ▸ Consistently among Asia's most difficult courses with major scoring differential records
• ▸ Water features prominently on most holes — island greens, lakes, and streams throughout
• ▸ Has hosted professional Asian Tour and LPGA events in the greater Bangkok area
• ▸ Private members' club — access limited but rewarding for serious golfers who arrange entry

— FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Amata Spring Country Club

Can visitors play Amata Spring Country Club?

Amata Spring is a private club — access requires a member invitation or arrangement through a golf travel specialist with Thai connections.

How far is Amata Spring from Bangkok?

The course is approximately 50 kilometres east of Bangkok in Chonburi Province — around 60 minutes by car via the Bang Na expressway.

Who designed Amata Spring?

Pete Dye designed the course, which opened in 2003. Dye is famous for his demanding designs with island greens, steep bunkers, and prominent water features.

What is the best season to play golf at Amata Spring?

November through February offers the most comfortable conditions — temperatures around 25–32°C with lower humidity and minimal rain.