Eastern Star Country Club & Resort

Course Data

Location	Pattaya, Thailand
Yardage	7134 yards Par 72
Course Rating	74.0
Playing Date	26 Dec. 2003
Desingner	Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened	1991
Caddy	Yes
Golf Cart	Yes (Can be driven on the fairways)

Rating

Overall Rating

3.35

Course Layout	3
Difficulty Level	4
Greens Conditions	3
Fairways Conditions	3
Landscaping & Views	4

The course was formerly a palm plantation; you can play while enjoying the exotic atmosphere of the tropics because of so many palm trees around the course. I felt that the course rating 74.0 is a little high due to the generous fairways. There are many water hazards that don' t come into play much but bunkers at each hole are strategically placed.

2nd Par 4 449 yards

2nd Par 4 449 yards (2)

2nd Par 4 449 yards (1)

A dogleg to the right, long par 4. The view of the green and its surroundings is beautiful.

9th Par 4 445 yards

9th Par 4 445 yards (2)

9th Par 4 445 yards (1)

The narrow fairway with water on both sides extends from the tee to the green, so accurate shots are a must on this tough hole. Some 10 bunkers in total come into play on the tee and second shots.

10th Par 4 421 yards

10th Par 4 421 yards (2)

10th Par 4 421 yards (1)

A good par 4 with a pond on the left. The small green swings to the left with water on the front left, so a precise second shot is required.

13th Par 3 167 yards

13th Par 3 167 yards

A par 3 over water. It is not long but has well positioned bunkers around the green. A beautiful lake in front of the green, palm trees behind it and the blue sky combine to create a picturesque view.

19th hole

It takes 50 minutes from Pattaya by car. The restaurant is comfortable and the food is delicious.

The other Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed courses in Thailand are Santiburi CC, Green Valley CC, Navatanee GC, and President CC.