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Many people would be surprised to discover that Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, is actually a great place to play golf, either a complete round or to just improve one’s ability. There is a park right in the centre of the city with some holes and wonderful greens. However, that is just for pitch-and-putt for the lucky few. There are also lots of driving ranges. Sadly, the park and driving ranges are nowhere near each other. For the ultimate all-round experience, one needs to practise or be taught all the skills. For that, visiting a proper golf centre is the best option. They are inside, keeping you away from the heat and the noise, and also have experienced and professional instructors who can help you improve golf score. In Bangkok golf is big business among wealthy locals and expatriates. And for those who are too busy to drive out of town, a compromise needs to be made. Bettering one’s ability in the sport requires certain factors to all be in balance. Logistics, frame of mind, practice and quality instruction are all vital to become a better golfer.
Ideally, a whole day away in the country, on a good and demanding course, is needed for the perfect game of golf. But in the real world, this is rarely convenient or within budget. Just getting the time off and to the destination can be difficult enough. For those who live in Bangkok Hua Hin is the nearest place with good courses, and that’s over two hours away.
It’s also very important to be in the right frame of mind to play golf properly. Stressed from a journey, or distractions from heat and traffic are no help when trying to improve a swing or short-game skills. For golf Bangkok offers lots of noise, heat and stress, but there are escapes.
Practice is the most crucial aspect in any skill, but one needs to be taught the correct way both at the beginning and at stages throughout the learning curve. Golf teaching can be done by any competent golfer, but unless that person is an experienced instructor bad habits will also be taught. It is essential to be taught not only properly, but also by a professional.
In summary, it is easily possible to attain a good level of golfing competence while living or working in Bangkok. Hot and noisy driving ranges can give you opportunities to practice. Trips just out of town offer high-standard 18-hole courses. But, for the best experience, there are several golf centres in town which offer air-conditioned comfort, convenient locations, and professional instructors.
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