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Golf in Koh Samui — Courses, Green Fees & Tips 2026

Koh Samui is Thailand's second-largest island, renowned for its palm-fringed white sand beaches, luxury spas, Big Buddha temple, and exceptional water sports in the Gulf of Thailand.

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Top venues

USM

Nearest airport

Best time

December to April (northeast monsoon period misses Koh Samui's west coast courses)

⛳ About Golf in Koh Samui

Koh Samui offers a surprisingly strong golf scene for a relatively small island, with three established courses and one of Thailand's most praised resort courses in Santiburi Samui Country Club. The island's compact geography means no course is more than 30 minutes from any resort, and combining a golf round with beach, spa, and temple visits is straightforward. The courses are set among coconut groves and mountain terrain, offering tropical scenery that rivals any golf destination in Asia.

Best Golf venues in Koh Samui

Championship Course Top pick

Santiburi Samui Country Club

Price

฿2,800–4,500 (18 holes)

Koh Samui's premium golf experience — an 18-hole course designed by Ron Fream set among rolling hills, dramatic terrain, and forest. Consistently ranked among Thailand's top 10 courses. Hosted several Asian Tour events.

Tip: The signature 7th hole offers views over the Gulf of Thailand. Book 48 hours ahead in peak season.
Resort Course

Samui International Golf Course

Price

฿800–1,200 (9 holes)

A 9-hole par-3 course with a scenic setting near the north coast, popular with beginners and resort guests wanting a relaxed round. Equipment rental and a small pro shop on site.

Tip: Great sunset location — afternoon rounds end with ocean views.
Residential Golf

Palm Hills Golf Club

Price

฿1,500–2,500 (18 holes)

An 18-hole course integrated into a residential estate on Samui's west coast, offering affordable green fees and a friendly, uncrowded experience popular with expats and returning visitors.

Tip: Weekday mornings typically have excellent availability.

Essential tips for Golf in Koh Samui

  • 1Caddies are mandatory at Santiburi (included in green fee) — tip ฿200–400 for good service
  • 2Electric carts available at all courses — recommended given Koh Samui's hilly terrain
  • 3Fly into Koh Samui Airport (USM) — Bangkok Airways has multiple daily flights from Bangkok
  • 4Combine golf with spa at any major resort — many offer golf + spa packages
  • 5UV protection essential — even overcast tropical days cause sunburn within 30 minutes

Best time to visit

December to April (northeast monsoon period misses Koh Samui's west coast courses). The island has two distinct seasons — check which months affect your specific course location.

Getting there

Fly directly to Koh Samui Airport (USM) — served exclusively by Bangkok Airways from Bangkok and Singapore. The airport is 20 minutes from Santiburi, 30 minutes from Palm Hills.

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