Behold! The Valley of Dreams..

Katathong…a new golf course for Khao Lak

Just a 40km drive from central Khao Lak, the newly-opened Katathong Golf Resort & Spa is the area’s first privately-owned, 18 hole championship course – and it’s a real beauty…

“Katathong combines the beauty and power of nature with the history and traditions of a bygone age”

Katathong Golf Resort & Spa, Phang Nga

Opened on February 09, 2015 this brand new championship golf course lies in a stunning natural valley in the heart of Phang Nga Province, just 40 kilometres from Khao Lak and easily accessible from Phuket International Airport.

The new Katathong Golf Resort and Spa not only raises the standard of golf available to keen golfers visiting Khao Lak but also adds more variety to the courses already on offer in the local area.

Nicknamed the ‘Valley of Dreams’, which comes from the location of the course, Katathong Golf Course is surrounded by age old limestone mountains and built around the historical lakes and meandering streams of an old, disused tin mine.

The golf course descends down into a wide open valley from the clubhouse. A dramatic panorama of lush green fairways, lined with tropical palm trees and dotted with white sandy hazards and numerous water challenges.The view from the old colonial styled, luxurious Sino-Portuguese club house certainly demands attention.

Teeing off at Hole 10

Numerous water hazards and narrow, challenging fairways require precise, strategic play if you are to prevail at Katathong. Many of the holes also feature dramatic changes in elevation adding even further satisfaction – or woes! – to your round.

Katathong Golf Resort and Spa’s signature hole is Hole 10, a short 213 yard Par 3 hole. Teeing off in front of spectators in the clubhouse, you have to drive the ball over a large lake from an elevated tee down onto a wide but fast green.There is little margin for error – especially since everyone in the clubhouse can see your efforts!

Golf Course Facts & Specs

Katathong Golf Resort & Spa is an 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course.

A 50-room luxury hotel will also open on the site later in 2015.

The course boasts a luxurious Sino- Portuguese style clubhouse, plus a pro shop and ladies and gents locker rooms with full amenities and a 12-bay driving range and short game practice area.

Three kiosks provide refreshments along the course and there is also a relaxing lobby bar.

The clubhouse restaurant serves a wide range of both Thai and international cuisine, whilst three private dining rooms in the Katathong Tower offer superb, 360 degree panoramic views over the golf course.

Play Katathong

Visiting golfers are warmly welcomed and compared to Phuket the prices for green fees, equipment hire, caddies and so on are very affordable – check out their website for more information and offers, or contact the tour desk at your resort or any local travel agent.

Getting There

Drive south from Bang La On on Highway 4. Shortly after Thap Lamu look for the left turn to Phang Nga, Road 4240. Follow the signs to Phang Nga until you see a huge ‘Katathong’ sign on your left-hand side at the entrance to the course.

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