Mida Golf Club The 7,073 yards allows players to be able to draw and fade, and with four tee boxes skills are still needed. The front 9 holes is not so difficult, although there are quite a few doglegs, hidden water hazards and the odd well placed bunker or four. The greens are often raised up from the fairways, and accuracy is vital to avoid your ball disappearing down the incline. Since the distance of the course is relatively short, players can make a good drive and then their second shot should not require a long iron onto the green. They back nine is where the fun kicks in with Hole 10 a short Par 4 having a narrow entrance to a small green, with a water hazard on the left and bunker on the right. Hole 12 is Mida’s Handicap 1, and with a fairly thin fairway and a canal running down the full length of the hole, this can be a very expensive par 5. The green here also slopes towards the water so beware! Hole 18 Par 5 handicap 3 is the longest on the course at 592 yards from the blue tee. A long dog leg left means you are completely blind to the green which is raised up
high. Avoid the trees and you may get there in five if you are a big hitter. You need good positioning and planning with each shot here if you want to end your round with the par. The course is in good condition and all the time you are aware of playing in a wonderful natural setting with trees, lakes and the majestic mountain peaks as the backdrop. Their clubhouse has recently been upgraded, and has large modern male and female locker rooms, driving and chipping ranges, pro shop, Thai massage plus a restaurant and Resort for those planning to stay overnight. It takes around two and half hour’s drive from Bangkok. The course is away from the centre of Thong Pha Phum, and turn left to Ban Kao which takes only 20 minutes. It is fully of facilities such as resort, swimming pool, driving range and restaurant with the valley view and so on. Reserve your tee-time and hotel contact +66 (0)34 527 250 or check out www.midagolfclubkanchanburi.com Mountain Backdrop
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