Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa
Course Data
Location Khao Yai, Thailand
Yardage 7170 yards Par 72
Course Rating  
Playing Date 29 Dce. 2013
Desingner Jack Nicklaus
Opened 1994
Caddy Yes
Golf Cart Yes (Can be driven on the fairways)
Rating
Overall Rating
4.45
Course Layout
5
Difficulty Level
4
Greens Conditions
4
Fairways Conditions
4
Landscaping & Views
4
Level of Satisfaction
5

The Kirimaya Golf Club’s course is a hilly and does not have too many ups and downs. Its location, the Khao Yai national park, is known to be one of sites of the world heritage. The course has a very typical Jack Nicklaus design; big long bunkers, dogleg holes, trees without out-of-bounds stakes, and even bushes. There is even the typical Jack Nicklaus water hazards that are all placed strategically throughout the course. This fully creates the strategic lay out of this course. Unlike a normal layout, which usually goes back to the club house after the 9th, hole, the 9th green here is located the farthest from the club house, and returning to it from the 10th Hole. This gigantic layout also creates the favorable feature



Khao Yai National Park

16th hole seen from the back

9th hole seen from Italian Restaurant

 
3rd Par 5 537 yards

The 3rd hole is a straight but challenging par 5. The fairway is lined by tropical rain forests on both sides of the course. Players can see the Khao Yai mountains in the far horizon, creating a unique ambience to the scores natural environment. There is a body of water around 310 yards away from the tee box which players should consider on their tee shot. Furthermore, there is another body of water with large lotus plants placed in the landing area of the second shot. Players will need to decide whether to layup with an iron to be safe or attack with a fairway wood to get near the green on the left. The green is horizontally long and ball receiving and the front of the green is facing the water of lotus making it a very challenging hole.

 

3rd Par 5 537 yards (3)

3rd Par 5 537 yards (2)

3rd Par 5 537 yards (1)
 
7th Par 3 185 yards

7th green seen from the back

7th Par 3 185 yards
This par 3 requires players to hit across a large bush. The green is horizontally long and inclined to the left.
 
8th Par 5 533 yards

The 8th hole is a par 5 with a slight dogleg to the left. The tee shot requires accuracy in order to avoid the bush on the right and the two bunkers on the left. On the second shot, players will see a body of water on the left and the bunker on the right. Furthermore, the ball will need to gain enough distance in order to overcome a dry creek placed in the center of the hole. Guard bunkers are in the front left and front right of the putting green. There is also a body of water is just left of the green. Players should also note that the left pin position would make the hole more difficult.

 

8th Par 5 533 yards (3)

8th Par 5 533 yards (2)
8th Par 5 533 yards (1)
 
11th Par 5 563 yards

11th Par 5 563 yards (2)

11th Par 5 563 yards (1)
This par 5 is an almost perfect straight and long hole. The tropical forests on both sides of the fairway makes the hole look narrower and this, in turn, may influence the players decision in both the the first and the second shots. To make matters more challenging, the landing area of the second shot will between bunkers. Players should be wary for the greens elevation when putting.

 
12th Par 3 214 yards

12th green seen from the side

12th Par 3 214 yards
The 12th hole is a relatively long par 3. A huge bunker with over 100 yards in depth lays the right front of the green. Furthermore, there are two bunkers on the left that guards the green. Players should also be careful for the bush that is placed at the back of the green.
 
13th Par 4 406 yards

This 13tt hole is a 406-yard par 4 with a dogleg that bends to the right. There are two bunkers on the left that will influence the outcome of the tee shot. For long-hitters, there is a large bunker more than 100 yards in length towards the right of the green that should be avoided at all costs. Another large and very deep bunker guards the right side of the green making it very difficult to escape out of if players do accidentally land their ball inside. Lastly, the green is oval and slightly undulated.

 

13th hole seen from the back

13th Par 4 406 yards (2)

13th Par 4 406 yards (1)
 
14th Par 4 480 yards

14th Par 4 480 yards (2)

14th Par 4 480 yards (1)
This par 4 a relatively long and straight hole with the second shot being a downhill shot. The green slops from back to front.
 
16th Par 4 390 yards

15th green seen from the side
The 16th hole is a par 4 with sharp dogleg to the right. There is a body of water on both sides when players hit their tee shot. If players look at around 300 yards in the distance, they will see a tall tree with many branches. For long-hitters, if the tee shot goes to the left, the tree will stymie the ball and this will make it difficult for players to aim towards the green. The green slops from back to the front and the right side of the green is surrounded by a body of water.

16th Par 4 390 yards (3)

16th Par 4 390 yards (2)

16th Par 4 390 yards (1)
 
19th hole

Kirimaya Golf Club takes just over two hours from Bangkok by car. There are two resort hotels nearby; the Kiriyama Resort hotel next to the course and Muthimaya hotel which is an 10 min car ride. The Muthimaya hotel is a cottage located on the highland. The room is divided into 4 sections; a dining, a living room, bed rooms and a bathroom. It is spacious, comfortable, and also has a Jacuzzi and an exclusive small swimming pool. There is an Italian restaurant on the second floor where you can enjoy the view of the 9th hole. As for the Kiriyama hotel, there are many restaurants and bars nearby which golfers may enjoy after their play.



Golf Club Restaurant

Muthi Maya Italian Restaurant

Muthi Maya Cottage


Muthi Maya Cottage

Muthi Maya Cottage

Muthi Maya Cottage

As of the evaluation of 2015 top100golfcourses.co.uk, the course is selected the 33rd best course in Thalind There are around 270 courses in Tailand in 2015.

Other Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses in Thailand are Laem Chabang International CC, Sprigfields Royal CC, Mission Hills GC, Khao Yai GC, Mission Hills Phuket GR&S, and The Legacy GC.