Post by bobawiefan on Feb 17, 2013 21:06:22 GMT -5
Siam Country Club, Pattaya Old Course
Chonburi, Thailand
72 Holes…Par: 72
Yardage: 6469
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Course overview:
Link to Siam Country Club, Old Course
And Score card:
www.thaigolfnetwork.com/TGNweb/CourseDescription.aspx?GolfCourseOID=5015a934-6a4f-42b7-8812-d28f81477149
Scorecard: White tees
Front nine:
Hole…...1.…...2.…...3.…....4.…...5.…...6.…...7.…...8.…....9.… .OUT
Par……..5.…...4.…...4.…....3.…...4.…....4.…...5.…...3.…....4.………36
Yard…506...327...413...154...370...387...520...191...391…3259
Back nine:
Hole….10.…..11.….12.…..13.….14.…..15.…..16.…..17.….18........IN…..Total
Par……..5.…...4.…...3.…....4.…...4.…....4.…...3.…....4.…...5.….....36.….….72
Yard…536...424...161...327...381...386...212...369...479.…3275.….6534
Course Hole Description:
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Hole 1...Par 5...506yds
The elevated tees provide breathtaking view of this magnificent starting hole. Bunkers on the right side of the first landing area must be avoided all costs from the tee. A small pot bunker 50 yards short of the green forces players to make a decision on desired approach to the elevated green.
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Hole 2...Par 4...327yds
Bunkers on both short and long of the main landing area offer several options on playing. The green is defended by only one small bunker on the right front, but the grass hollows surrounding the rised green will test the recovery shots. Add to the challenge is undulation in the green.
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Hole 3...Par 4...413yds
Length on the tee shot is a prerequisite on this long uphill hole. The landing area is very narrow with bunkers and mature trees lining both sides of the fairway. The green is very slender in shape with very treacherous pin positions throughout making a score of par well earned.
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Hole 4...Par 3...154yds
Club selection will be very difficult with the downhill elevation change and the periodic strong breezes from the ocean. The large burker and tightly mowed bailout area to the right gathering in all errant shots to the right. The large green provides many interesting putts to score par or better.
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Hole 5...Par 4...370yds
Added length will be gained on the drive with the downhill elevation from the tee to the landing area. A delicate short iron shot will be needed to make the green in two and avoid the grass hollows and bunkers at the surrounds. The back left pin position is by far the most demanding.
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Hole 6...Par 4...387yds
The uphill elevation from tee to green will make this hole play twenty yards longer than the yardage shown on the scorecard. Three sides of the green are protected by bunkers and low cut collection area. Accuracy of the approach shot to green will determine the score of this hole.
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Hole 7...Par 5...520yds
This short par 5 begins from an elevated tee and gradually bends from left to right downhill. Avoid 3 majestic trees right in fairway to get a chance to reach the green in two. The shortest route to green defended by a large bunker, safer is to the left with short pitch to three tiered green.
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Hole 8...Par 3...191yds
The beautiful lake on this long par 3 only adds to the intimidation factor should not come into play. Two large bunkers to the right and back of the green with two smaller bunkers and a tightly mowed recovery area positioned to the left will often determine the score on this exciting hole.
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Hole 9...Par 4...391yds
The view from the tee is framed by the beautiful Buddha statue atop the hillside beyond the green. A sculptured bunker complex on the left of the fairway must be avoided. The green has three distinct elevations with a large valley running through the middle.
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Hole 10...Par 5...536yds
The back nine begins from the elevated tee with the hole gradually tuning to the right and descending over twenty meters downhill to the green. The second landing area is well protected with bunkers both right. The back right of the green is lower than the front and surrounded by tightly mowed area.
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Hole 11...Par 4...424yds
The tee shot plays over a beautiful lake to a well bunkered landing area where there is very little room for error both left and right. The two small bunkers at the green guard both the front left pin positions on the undulating putting surface.
Hole 12...Par 3...161yds.
This mid length par three plays slightly uphill to a green with the major hazard on the left front. The green is large, but there are many subtle contours. Proper club selection and a well executed tee shot are imperative in having a chance to score well on this hole.
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Hole 13...Par 4...327yds
Bunkers protect the shortest route of play down the right side of this shot par four. With the uphill elevation change from tee to green, caution should be taken in calculating the additional clubs needed for the extra length .The green will allow for many makeable putts to obtain par or birdie.
Hole 14...Par 4...381yds
Diagonal bunkers in the landing create varied options for the desired route. The downhill design adds extra length and usually leaves only a short iron to the green. The large bunker on the left appears to be close to the green, but it is actually twenty yards off, avoiding this bunker at all costs.
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Hole 15...Par 4...386yds
A three wood or utility club may be the better play from the tee. A large specimen tree creates another hazard to the right in the short landing area. The green is framed with majestic mature trees that add to the beauty of this challenging and exciting hole.
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Hole 16...Par 3...212yds
The longest of par trees on the back nine will play very difficult from the back tees. The water near the tees does not come into play, but adds both beauty and serenity to this exciting hole. Many tournaments will be won or lost on this great hole.
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Hole 17...Par 4...369yds
Decisions have to be made on desired strategy in playing this hole. The klong crosses at the main landing area forcing most players to play short of the hazard with this route of play. The green is angled right to left with the most difficult pin locations being in the back left of the green.
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Hole 18...Par 5...479yds
This short par five will play much longer with the elevation uphill. Bunker located near the second landing area and around the green will add to the excitement and enjoyment in playing and watching tournaments finish on this hole. The green has a lot of elevation change in the putting surface.
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Chonburi, Thailand
72 Holes…Par: 72
Yardage: 6469
Course overview:
Link to Siam Country Club, Old Course
And Score card:
www.thaigolfnetwork.com/TGNweb/CourseDescription.aspx?GolfCourseOID=5015a934-6a4f-42b7-8812-d28f81477149
Scorecard: White tees
Front nine:
Hole…...1.…...2.…...3.…....4.…...5.…...6.…...7.…...8.…....9.… .OUT
Par……..5.…...4.…...4.…....3.…...4.…....4.…...5.…...3.…....4.………36
Yard…506...327...413...154...370...387...520...191...391…3259
Back nine:
Hole….10.…..11.….12.…..13.….14.…..15.…..16.…..17.….18........IN…..Total
Par……..5.…...4.…...3.…....4.…...4.…....4.…...3.…....4.…...5.….....36.….….72
Yard…536...424...161...327...381...386...212...369...479.…3275.….6534
Course Hole Description:
Hole 1...Par 5...506yds
The elevated tees provide breathtaking view of this magnificent starting hole. Bunkers on the right side of the first landing area must be avoided all costs from the tee. A small pot bunker 50 yards short of the green forces players to make a decision on desired approach to the elevated green.
Hole 2...Par 4...327yds
Bunkers on both short and long of the main landing area offer several options on playing. The green is defended by only one small bunker on the right front, but the grass hollows surrounding the rised green will test the recovery shots. Add to the challenge is undulation in the green.
Hole 3...Par 4...413yds
Length on the tee shot is a prerequisite on this long uphill hole. The landing area is very narrow with bunkers and mature trees lining both sides of the fairway. The green is very slender in shape with very treacherous pin positions throughout making a score of par well earned.
Hole 4...Par 3...154yds
Club selection will be very difficult with the downhill elevation change and the periodic strong breezes from the ocean. The large burker and tightly mowed bailout area to the right gathering in all errant shots to the right. The large green provides many interesting putts to score par or better.
Hole 5...Par 4...370yds
Added length will be gained on the drive with the downhill elevation from the tee to the landing area. A delicate short iron shot will be needed to make the green in two and avoid the grass hollows and bunkers at the surrounds. The back left pin position is by far the most demanding.
Hole 6...Par 4...387yds
The uphill elevation from tee to green will make this hole play twenty yards longer than the yardage shown on the scorecard. Three sides of the green are protected by bunkers and low cut collection area. Accuracy of the approach shot to green will determine the score of this hole.
Hole 7...Par 5...520yds
This short par 5 begins from an elevated tee and gradually bends from left to right downhill. Avoid 3 majestic trees right in fairway to get a chance to reach the green in two. The shortest route to green defended by a large bunker, safer is to the left with short pitch to three tiered green.
Hole 8...Par 3...191yds
The beautiful lake on this long par 3 only adds to the intimidation factor should not come into play. Two large bunkers to the right and back of the green with two smaller bunkers and a tightly mowed recovery area positioned to the left will often determine the score on this exciting hole.
Hole 9...Par 4...391yds
The view from the tee is framed by the beautiful Buddha statue atop the hillside beyond the green. A sculptured bunker complex on the left of the fairway must be avoided. The green has three distinct elevations with a large valley running through the middle.
Hole 10...Par 5...536yds
The back nine begins from the elevated tee with the hole gradually tuning to the right and descending over twenty meters downhill to the green. The second landing area is well protected with bunkers both right. The back right of the green is lower than the front and surrounded by tightly mowed area.
Hole 11...Par 4...424yds
The tee shot plays over a beautiful lake to a well bunkered landing area where there is very little room for error both left and right. The two small bunkers at the green guard both the front left pin positions on the undulating putting surface.
Hole 12...Par 3...161yds.
This mid length par three plays slightly uphill to a green with the major hazard on the left front. The green is large, but there are many subtle contours. Proper club selection and a well executed tee shot are imperative in having a chance to score well on this hole.
Hole 13...Par 4...327yds
Bunkers protect the shortest route of play down the right side of this shot par four. With the uphill elevation change from tee to green, caution should be taken in calculating the additional clubs needed for the extra length .The green will allow for many makeable putts to obtain par or birdie.
Hole 14...Par 4...381yds
Diagonal bunkers in the landing create varied options for the desired route. The downhill design adds extra length and usually leaves only a short iron to the green. The large bunker on the left appears to be close to the green, but it is actually twenty yards off, avoiding this bunker at all costs.
Hole 15...Par 4...386yds
A three wood or utility club may be the better play from the tee. A large specimen tree creates another hazard to the right in the short landing area. The green is framed with majestic mature trees that add to the beauty of this challenging and exciting hole.
Hole 16...Par 3...212yds
The longest of par trees on the back nine will play very difficult from the back tees. The water near the tees does not come into play, but adds both beauty and serenity to this exciting hole. Many tournaments will be won or lost on this great hole.
Hole 17...Par 4...369yds
Decisions have to be made on desired strategy in playing this hole. The klong crosses at the main landing area forcing most players to play short of the hazard with this route of play. The green is angled right to left with the most difficult pin locations being in the back left of the green.
Hole 18...Par 5...479yds
This short par five will play much longer with the elevation uphill. Bunker located near the second landing area and around the green will add to the excitement and enjoyment in playing and watching tournaments finish on this hole. The green has a lot of elevation change in the putting surface.