Laguna Golf Phuket
Quick Summary
Challenging course, with a premium on accuracy. Water on the first 11 holes and 15 of 18 holes — so wayward shots are punished. Interesting variety of holes and green complexes; the difficulty of the course tests your mental stamina and shot-making ability.
Course Information
Designer: Max Wexler and David Abell (original); Paul Jansen (renovation)
Course Opening: 1993 (original); 2015 (renovation)
Course Scorecard and Tees:
Course Notes
Laguna Golf Phuket is located in northwest Phuket as part of the Laguna resort complex. The course is set in a flat area, meandering through and around ponds and lakes; water is in play on the first 11 holes, with water on a total of 15 holes. The landing areas for tee shots are reasonable, but there is a premium on accuracy off the tee and during subsequent shots. The fairways compound the difficulty of hitting accurate shots because they are undulating, creating unexpected stances and lies. Many of the green complexes are elevated, with shaved run-off areas or bunkers on the sides of the greens. Combining the green surrounds with spines and hills in the greens creates difficult pin positions, making every shot around and on the greens challenging. Overall Laguna Golf Phuket is a…
