Qualifying round 3: Langkawi 8th – 11th June 2015

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Play 6 Championship courses on Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard. 10 nights in a luxury apartment single occupancy

We have an excellent deal this summer where you can play all 3 Siam Country Club courses as well as Burapha, Laem Chabang and Phoenix. Along with the 5* golf we are offering accommodation in an excellent hotel with 4* quality rooms (Tara Court) and you will only be paying 40,000 THB as a solo golfer/traveller (less if you’re part of a group). Check out the itinerary below and feel free to contact us at the bottom of the page or any of these methods.

Single golfer package with private transfer and studio room (room only) at the Tara Court Boutique Hotel on Pratumnak Hill:

Only 40,000 THB (approx. 820 GBP, 1,200 USD, 1,590 AUD, 9,350 HGD)

Includes green fees, caddy fees, transport fees, golf carts and tee time booking. We will arrange friendly competitions each golf day with a different format each day.

* Discounts available for groups of more than 4
* Non golfers sharing the room are free (double bed only)
* Price includes tour shirt and prize giving party
* Package is also available on other dates between June and September. Contact us to discuss dates. Some courses may need to be substituted if tee times or promotional rates are not available.

Flight Availability – direct from airline, booked separately

From UK (London Heathrow):
Etihad Airways Free golf club handling – change in Abu Dhabi
To Thailand: Depart: 4th July 20:40, Arrive 5th July 18:20 (15hr 40mins duration)
To UK: Depart 15th July 08:45, Arrive 15th July 18:20 (15hrs 35mins duration)
Total per person (at time of writing incl. tax and fees): 560.56 GBP per person
Emirates Airways Generous baggage allowance & A380 on all flights – change in Dubai
To Thailand: Depart: 4th July 22:15, Arrive 5th July 19:15 (15hr 00mins duration)
To UK: Depart 15th July 09:55, Arrive 15th July 20:55 (16hrs 20mins duration)
Total per person (at time of writing incl. tax and fees): 603.57 GBP per person

From UK (Other airports):
Qatar Airways – Manchester to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi via Doha: from 450 GBP per person (long layover)
Etihad Airways – Manchester to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi via Abu Dhabi: from 565 GBP per person
Emirates – Newcastle to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi via Dubai: from 541 GBP per person
Qatar Airways – Edinburgh to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi via Doha: from 635 GBP per person

From Australia:
Air Asia – Melbourne to Don Mueng via Kuala Lumpur: from 680 AUD per person
Jetstar – Perth to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi via Singapore: from 820 AUD per person
Thai Airways – Sydney direct to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi: from 990 AUD per person

From USA:
Cathay Pacific – Los Angeles to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi via Hong Kong: from 1,400 USD per person
Emirates – New York to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi via Dubai: from 1,400 USD per person
Qatar – Chicago to BKK Suvarnabhumi via Doha: from 1,200 USD p.p. (long layover) or 1,420 USD p.p. (short layover)

From Hong Kong:
Hong Kong Airlines – Hong Kong International direct to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi: from 1,900 HGD per person

• All flight prices are obtained direct from supplier and are subject to change. Payment is to be made directly to the airline online or over the phone.
• We can help you find flights from any location once a package is purchased.
• Please check http://www.skyscanner.com for latest rates from your area.

Book now or contact us about this package

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Tags: Pattaya, Under1000

We are pleased to announce the eighth Tara Court Cup golf competition. This is a 2 day individual stableford competition taking place at 2 venues – Tuesday 10th February 2015 at Laem Chabang and Thursday 12th February 2015 at Khao Kheow.

The competition winner will be presented with the Tara Court Cup at the prize giving buffet on Thursday 12th February in O’Gara’s bar and grill. The winner will also receive a golf holiday at Tara Court including 7 nights stay in a studio room and a round of golf. There will also be various other prizes that will be announced on the day. Handicap proof is required prior to entry and handicaps will be adjusted by the handicap committee following the first round.

The order of play for day one will be posted in O’Gara’s Bar and Grill on Sunday 8th February and for day two on Wednesday 11th February after the first round scores have been announced.

Tuesday 10th February – Laem Chabang Golf Club
Transport will depart Tara Court at 09.45 for an 11.17 tee time. Transport will return at 1900 approx.

Thursday 12th February – Khao Kheow Golf Club
Transport will depart Tara Court at 10.30 for a 12.00 tee time. Transport will return at 19.00 approx. The buffet will be served in O’Gara’s Bar and Grill at 20.00 followed by the prize giving.

The entry fee for the competition is 5,900 baht. This includes green fees, caddy fees and carts at both courses and a prize giving buffet. The first 40 entrants will receive a free souvenir polo shirt. Transport is 300 baht per day extra – please book transport in advance. The fees must be paid in full before the competition starts. To enter, please either send a enquiry via the form below, call in to our office or email admin@solargolf.com.
Entries close midday on Sunday 8th February.

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Tags: Pattaya, Tara Court

Golf tour in Thailand from 27th Feb 2015 to 10th March 2015

In late February 2015 Solar Golf will be running our 10th Anniversary golf tour between Pattaya and Bangkok. Join us for 6 rounds and 10 nights accommodation featuring the best Pattaya and Bangkok has to offer. As part of the tour there will be a 3 round tournament at Siam Waterside, Siam Plantation and Riverdale in Bangkok. You can join the tour for as little as 49,850 THB excluding flights. Book and pay at least 30 days in advance and you will receive free golf carts at all golf courses!

Tour Outline

Golf Tour Packages – excluding flights

Twin/Double share at all hotels: 49,850 THB per person
Single Supplement: 18,600 THB per person

Upgrade available to the 5* Amari Ocean Tower is available in Pattaya:
5,650 THB per person (twin share)
10,150 THB per person (single occupancy on top of the single supplement)

Golf carts at all courses: 4,100 THB per person
SPECIAL OFFER – Book and pay at least 30 days in advance for free golf carts

Optional golf at St Andrews 2000: 3,600 THB per person (Includes golf cart)
Optional golf at Lam Lu Ka: 4,300 THB per person (golf cart optional at 700 THB per cart)
Optional city tour: 1,500 THB per person

Rates include:

• Accommodation with daily breakfast
• Tour shirt, dinner cruise, welcome party and awards party
• Green Fee, Caddy fees, transfers to/from your hotel and golf course
• All airport transfers to/from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport in minivan or car
• Services from Solar Golf Ltd including tee time booking
• All applicable government taxes as at date of quotation

Rates Exclude:

• International and domestic Flights
• Food and beverage except where stated
• Golf Carts unless pre-paid. Carts are compulsory at all courses except Khao Kheow
• Travel Insurance
• Gratuities – we recommend a minimum caddy tip of 400 baht per round and driver tips at your discretion.

All bookings are subject to availability and pricing is subject to confirmation at time of booking. Optional golf and tours are subject to number of participants.

Payment Terms
All rates are for payment in THB directly to our Thai bank account. 15% deposit required at time of booking and full payment required at least 45 days in advance of arrival. Payment by MasterCard or Visa can be processed via PayPal subject to a 5% surcharge.

Bookings

You can join or enquire about the tour in a number of ways –
1. Email admin@solargolf.com
2. Phone +66 (0) 88 501 3892 (Thailand) or +44 (0) 208 441 8377 (United Kingdom)
Or use our enquiry form below –
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Tags: Bangkok, Pattaya, Tours

Please see our schedule below for December golf in Pattaya:

Wednesday 3rd December 2014: Pattana – pick-ups from 8:45, 2,850 THB per person
(optional golf cart 600 THB)

Thursday 4th December 2014: Laem Chabang – pick-ups from 10:00, 4,700 THB per person
(includes golf cart)

Monday 8th December 2014: Plutaluang Navy – pick-ups from 08:30, 2,300 THB per person
(optional golf cart 600 THB, sharing allowed subject to conditions)

Tuesday 9th December 2014: Burapha – pick-ups from 08:30, 3,250 THB per person
(includes golf cart)

Wednesday 10th December 2014: Greenwood – pick-ups from 10:00, 2,650 THB per person
(optional golf cart 600 THB)

Thursday 11th December 2014: Pattana – pick-ups from 10:30, 2,850 THB per person
(optional golf cart 600 THB)

Friday 12th December 2014: Khao Kheow – pick-ups from 09:45, 2,650 THB per person
(optional golf cart 600 THB)

More golf to follow – these will be added to this page once booked.

If you wish to join any of these golf rounds please let us know below or call us on +66 (0) 88 501 3892

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Solar Golf in partnership with the 5* Royal Cliff Group are announcing a luxury New Year getaway staying in the Royal Cliff Grand in one of their Sea View rooms. This comes with 4 rounds of golf at some of the top golf courses in Pattaya – Siam Old Course, Siam Plantation, Laem Chabang and Burapha. The package itinerary is as follows:

Package pricing

2 guests in a twin/double share Royal Cliff Grand Sea View room: 42,750 THB per person
4 guests in twin/double share Royal Cliff Grand Sea View rooms: 40,900 THB per person
Special offer: Book and pay before 10th December to get free golf carts at Burapha and Laem Chabang or any two courses excluding all Siam Country Club courses.


Package includes:

• Accommodation with daily breakfast
• Transfers from/to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and the Royal Cliff Beach Resort
• Green Fee, Caddy fees and transfers to/from the Royal Cliff
• Services from Solar Golf Ltd including tee time booking
• All applicable government taxes as at date of quotation

Package excludes:

• International Flights
• Food and beverage except where stated
• Golf Carts unless pre-paid
• Travel Insurance
• Gratuities – we recommend a minimum caddy tip of 300 baht per round and driver tips at your discretion.

Contact us about this offer

Contact us using the form below and state the number in your group as well as dates or arrival/departure. If you wish to alter the itinerary by adding/removing golf courses please let us know
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This November we will be running a trip from Pattaya to Bangkok and playing two of the top courses in Thailand, which are usually reserved for members only. The trip will run as follows:

November 12th – Leave Pattaya early in a minivan for a tee time at Alpine Golf Club around 11:30am
Check-in to the 5* Continent Hotel in Asok, Bangkok and enjoy 3 hours of free-flow beer, wine, spirits, cocktails and snacks from 5pm

November 13th – Leave the Continent hotel after breakfast and head to Royal Gems Golf City for a late morning tee-off
Depart back to Pattaya after golf

All transport, green fees, caddy fees and golf carts are included as well as accommodation with Breakfast at the 5* Continent Hotel in Bangkok.

The total for this package is 15,900 THB twin/double share or 17,800 THB for a single room. Non-golfers can join us for 4,400 THB sharing with a golfer in a twin or double room.

These are two of the best courses in Thailand and should be played at least once if you are visiting Thailand!

To join the tour simply email us at admin@solargolf.com or call us on 088 501 3892.

Alpine Golf Club
Created originally from flat rice paddy fields to a hilly and undulating layout, Alpine Golf Club is Thailand’s one of finest golf courses with over 3 years of proven experience of offering its members a new dimension of golf challenge beyond expectation. The course was designed by one of the world’s most renowned architects Mr. Ron M. Garl. Once he set feet on the 770-rai flat open land of Today’s Alpine Golf Club, the architect’s vision was to build Thailand’s one and only man-made hilly championship golf course. The course designer came up with carrying out the impossible task of building grass-covered hills on the vast flatlands, topped by hundreds of hand-picked trees and refined with high-grade sand. All these were aimed to introduce golfers to many unexpected golf challenges at Alpine Club.

In view of his extensive experience of creating a hilly layout from flat terrains in Florida, Mr. Ron M. Garl was chosen to build this unique golf course in Northern Bangkok where golf challenges will be offered to all golfers. Alpine Golf Club is in fact the first project in Asia ever carried out by this well-known architect. His concept was to build a hilly golf course amidst fresh air, beautiful lakes and dazzling tree-lined scenery. This championship layout measures 7,100 yards in length with par 72. Good shots will be rewarded while badly placed shots held subject to costly penalties. Golfers privileged to play on Alpine golf course will have an unforgettable experience of having their golf skills challenged.

Royal Gems Golf City
The First & only golf course in Asia truly inspired by Augusta and the world’s greatest holes – Royal Gems Golf City features holes, which are based on some of the greatest holes around the world. The back 9 of Augusta National is also replicated in fine style along with the changes made in recent years to make the course tougher. Royal Gems Golf City will transport you to the holes that you wish you could play along with the knowledge of the excellent Caddies and the Thai Hospitality unmatched anywhere else in the world!

Tags: Alpine, Bangkok, Royal Gems

2014 Ryder Cup: Europe vs USA Pattaya 5 & 7 November

The 13th Solar Golf Ryder Cup competition will take place at Pattana (4 ball and Scramble) on Wednesday 5th November and Burapha Golf Club (singles) on Friday 7th November. This historic event sees USA with 7 victories to Europe 4 with 1 draw.

Programme

Sunday 2nd November – Registration evening at Secrets Nightclub – located just off Walking Street on Soi 14. You can register and pay between 8pm and 10pm.

Monday 3rd November – Practice round at Burapha Golf Club. Pick up from 09.00 so please let us know where you are staying. This year we are offering all our Ryder Cup players the opportunity to invite a caddy to play golf with them. Burapha has some caddies that are good golfers who will join you for a round. You can also book the same caddy for the Ryder Cup round at Burapha on Friday. Thanks to great support from Burapha, we are offering some very special rates for two players – caddy and golfer at 3,700 baht for both golfer and caddy. If you do not want to invite a caddy the rate will be 2,700 baht per player. These rates include transport from your hotel and back, green fee, caddy and cart. Caddy tip extra – we recommend a minimum 400 baht.

Please book by Friday 31^st October and let us know if you would like us to arrange a caddy to play golf with you.

Tuesday 3^rd November – Captains (Duncan Mathieson and Robert Williams) will select their teams at Tara Court. Timing at their discretion.

Wednesday 5^th November – Ryder Cup Day One at Pattana. Pick up at 09:30 from Tara Court and The Avenue on Second Road. 2 way start at 11.00 am.  9 holes four ball and 9 holes Texas scramble – 2 player teams.

Friday 7^th November – Ryder Cup Day Two at Burapha. Pick up at 09.00 from Tara Court and The Avenue Second Road. 2 way start at 10.30am. 18 holes singles competition played in groups of 4. 2 x 9 holes matches will be played with the opponents switching after 9 holes.

We will lay on a barrel of beer and a pig roast next to the green on hole C9 so that you can have a beer and snack while watching your team mates finish their round. When everyone has finished, showered and changed we will return to the pick-up venues. The trophy presentation will take place in Secrets at 9pm and will continue long into the night. Secrets will be providing some snacks for the golfers during the evening.

Ryder Cup entry costs 6,900 baht per player and includes 2 green fees, caddy fees and carts, team polo shirt, transport between pick up locations and golf course, pig roast and beer at Burapha Golf Club and the party at Secrets.

Additional golf events during the November Golf Extravaganza

We know that our golf hounds will want to play more than just the Ryder Cup so here are the extra rounds we have arranged for you:

Saturday 1^st November – Eastern Star Golf Club
This Trent Jones gem is now in excellent condition and is a perfect course for the early arrivals to start their golf holiday. We are offering a very special rate of 2,700 baht including green fee, caddy, cart and transport. A real bargain for weekend golf! Pick up from 0915. We may stop in Bang Chang for cocktails on the return journey.

Thursday 6^th November – Siam Plantation Golf Club
A real favourite with Solar Golfers and selected as the venue for the 2015 Thailand Open, we have booked a few tee times on the rest day between the Ryder Cup days. The rate will be 4,800 baht including green fee, caddy, cart and transport. Pick up from 10.30.

Saturday 8^th and Sunday 9^th November
We will be happy to organise golf for anyone who wants to play at the weekend. Greenwood is very good value at weekends and Phoenix is a short journey for late risers. Another option is to tee off at 3pm at Laem Chabang and finish our round under floodlights. Just let us know what you desire and we will do our best to oblige.

Monday 10^th November – Misty’s Open at Bangpra This ever popular individual stableford competition will take place at the delightful Bangpra Golf Club. The troop of monkeys always look forward to our visit after Steve O took out one of their gang with a worm burner! We will tee off as four balls at 12 noon so departure from Pattaya will be 10.30. There will be a finger buffet and a really fun evening in Misty’s a Go Go starting around 9pm. The entry cost will be 2,900 baht per player including green fee, caddy fee, cart, transport, buffet and prize giving. Trophy for the winner and some feature prizes.

Tuesday 9^th November onwards
We have a lot of tee times booked in Pattaya that individuals can join. Just let us know when you would like to play and we will be pleased to join you with fellow golfers. We also have the option of a two day, 1 night trip to Bangkok to play the Alpine and Royal Gems City. The Alpine is one of Asia’s top courses and Royal Gems features signature holes from the world’s top courses combined with the back 9 from Augusta. They are both private members’ courses but Solar Golf have access to both of them if we can get a group of 6 or more golfers interested in playing the courses. We would stop over for the night in the Sukhumvit area between rounds. Price will depend upon how many of you would like to play.

Golf club rental
We are pleased to announce that Solar Golf are offering special rates for rental of the latest TaylorMade clubs from our friends at SetForeHire. www.setforhire.com. You can see the selection of clubs on their web site and a full set of clubs will normally cost 1,200 to 1,500 baht per day. Our special offer for club rental is:

Rental for any 4 golf rounds including the Ryder Cup – 3,500 baht for 4 rounds

Rental for individual golf rounds – 1,000 baht per round

Please email us at admin@solargolf.com to reserve clubs

All bookings: Email admin@solargolf.com
Phone +66 (0) 88 501 3892

Tags: Pattaya, Ryder Cup

This year the Misty’s Open will take place at Bangpra Golf Club on the 10th of November 2014 at 12:00. The format will be a stableford competition with PSC, Thaigolfer, IPGC or club handicap being accepted. For those who do not have an official handicap, the 36-system will be used.

The tournament will take place at Bangpra this year, which offers a tough challenge with plenty of vegetation to avoid and what are probably the toughest greens in Pattaya!

Total entry price: 2,900 THB per person

This includes green fee, caddy fee, cart fee and buffer food at club Misty’s in the evening where prizes will be handed out. Transport is an extra 300 THB per person.
This is a fun event enjoyed by many every year, sign up below to take part!

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