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General Information |
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Description |
Blue
Canyon
Country Club is one of the most prestigious
courses in
Asia.
The Canyon Course is a caddy only course.
Designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of
golfers at any skill level, the choice of
five teeing areas allows the course to be
played from varying distances – from a
length of 7,054 yards from the back tees to
a comfortable 5,974 yards from the forward
tees. The course has 18 holes and is par 72.
The local club members call the course the
"Blue Nasty"
European PGA
Tour pros say that
Blue Canyon
is one of the best courses they play all
year and is certainly amongst the top five
in Asia.
The Canyon Course features natural hazards,
acres of lakes accentuated by towering
trees, multiple tees, rolling fairways and
slick Bermuda Tiff Dwarf greens. The Johnnie
Walker Classic 1994, 1998 and the Honda
Invitational Tournament 1996 were played on
this course
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Address |
165 Moo 1 Thepkassatri Rd. Thalang Phuket
83140 |
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Telephone |
(076) 327440-7 |
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Fax. |
(076) 327449, (02) 261-1355 |
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URL |
http://www.bluecanyonclub.com |
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Closed |
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Map |
Click here to view map.
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Comments |
Special note;
Normally, you can only play on Blue Canyon
Country Club, Canyon Course if you are a
member, or a guest of a member, or staying
at their "Golfers' Lodge". We understand
that severe restrictions are being placed on
the Canyon Course and ad hoc bookings are
only allowed through a few very select
agents,
Phuket Golf Holiday
being one.
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Technical Information |
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Designer |
Mr. Yoshikazu Kato |
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Opened |
1991 |
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Holes |
18 |
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Par |
72 |
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Layout |
Click here to view layout.
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Green Fees
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Weekdays /
Weekends |
Visitors |
5,600 Baht |
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Member's Guests |
2,000 Baht |
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Caddy Fee |
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250 Baht
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Phuket Golf Holiday's |
SPECIAL Discount Rate 4,600
Baht |
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Green
Fee only |
4,600 THB |
pre
book, pre pay, 7 days
in advance |
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One
Golfer |
5,950 THB |
Full service;
includes Green fee,
Caddy fee
and round trip
transport.
All relevant government
Taxes VAT and
service Charge |
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Two
Golfers |
5,500 THB |
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Three
Golfers |
5,250 THB |
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Four
Golfers |
3,200 THB |
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Groups
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special price on application |
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Rental Items |
Club Set |
from 1,000 Baht |
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Shoes |
250 Baht |
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Umbrella |
150 Baht |
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Facilities |
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Conference room
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Golfer's Terrace
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Lobby Lounge
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Sauna
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Steam Bath
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Whirlpool
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Massage room
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Pro shop
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Locker room
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Swimming Pool
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Golf Instruction
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Driving range
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Credit Cards |
All major Credit Cards accepted |
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Canyon Course |
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Hole |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
Out |
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H.S. |
16 |
8 |
2 |
18 |
4 |
12 |
6 |
10 |
14 |
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Black |
390 |
218 |
449 |
407 |
398 |
556 |
205 |
412 |
561 |
3596 |
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Blue |
380 |
204 |
400 |
354 |
374 |
540 |
188 |
395 |
526 |
3361 |
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White |
364 |
182 |
382 |
341 |
354 |
520 |
172 |
380 |
490 |
3185 |
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Red |
326 |
123 |
368 |
326 |
336 |
499 |
153 |
372 |
464 |
2967 |
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Par |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
36 |
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Hole |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
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Total |
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H.S. |
11 |
1 |
5 |
15 |
13 |
7 |
17 |
3 |
9 |
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Black |
392 |
600 |
440 |
390 |
194 |
586 |
357 |
221 |
403 |
3583 |
7179 |
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Blue |
357 |
570 |
392 |
373 |
169 |
567 |
323 |
212 |
340 |
3303 |
6664 |
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White |
345 |
544 |
354 |
365 |
143 |
554 |
316 |
197 |
327 |
3145 |
6330 |
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Red |
333 |
524 |
330 |
356 |
128 |
521 |
303 |
178 |
303 |
2976 |
5943 |
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Par |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
36 |
72 |
The Canyon Course
Hole#1
A relatively gentle opening – until you reach
the green! A well executed tee shot of about
220 yards (from the blue tee) will avoid the
large traps on the left and palm trees beyond
the fairway. Uphill approach to the green
should be kept short and right of the hole as
putts from the back left can be extremely fast.
Hole#2
A demanding Par 3. A water hazard runs the
length of the hole on the left, with large sand
traps surrounding the green. Many players come
up short or fail to judge the direction of
crosswinds – look at the tops of the trees and
the water surface! Again, extremely fast from
the middle of the green to the front. A lofted
wood will generally be more forgiving than a
long iron for most golfers.
Hole#3
The fairway is narrow, tree lined and uphill all
the way on this longest Par 4 on the course.
The giant Calabash tree dictates play. Accurate
drivers will select a right or left route up the
fairway as second shots from the centre will
require shaping round the tree. The length of
the green makes checking the pin position
essential in club selection.
Hole#4
The tee shot must carry the mounds (over 200
yards from the blue tee) to avoid a blind shot
to well bunkered green. Longer hitters should
favour the right side. Except at the front of
the green, this is one of the few holes where
putts break less than you think!
Hole#5
Accuracy from the tee is vital. OB runs from
tee to green on the left. The fairway slopes
towards a deep hollow on the right so a
right-to–left tee shot is ideal. Approach shots
to the front to back sloping, two-level green,
tend to bounce forward and right. Downhill
putts to or on the lower level are some of the
fastest on the course.
Hole#6
For long hitters, reaching the green is only
possible if the drive is struck perfectly over
the Flame tree to the right side of the fairway
and the second shot is right-to-left around the
dogleg. For others, drive between the Flame
tree and the towering coconut palms on the left,
then hit over the water, taking careful note of
the distance to and over the bunkers. The
two-level green is normally very fast from back
to front.
Hole#7
There is a blind bunker guarding the green on
the front left and another deep bunker at front
right. The green slopes steeply from the left
to right so getting up and down from the left
side is almost impossible! From the front,
putts will be fast with more break than you
think. If you miss the green, better to miss it
long!
Hole#8
Only a long and well placed drive favouring the
right side will give a clear view of this well
guarded three-level green. Do not attempt to
carry the trap on the left from the tee – there
is another lurking behind it! Check the pin
position and yardage carefully to land your
approach on the correct level to give yourself a
birdie chance!
Hole#9
Take care with the tee shot. There are two more
traps behind the one you can see on the right of
the fairway. Conservative play produces many
pars and some birdies. Only try to carry the
water if you are sure you can hit the target.
The green is very undulating and fast from back
to front.
Hole#10
A look from the higher back tee will give a
clear picture of the hole and superb views of
Phang Nga Bay. A drive down the right is
safest. If bunkered from the tee, make sure the
next shot is from grass, or this easy looking
hole could turn nasty! The second shot to the
green is more downhill than it first appears –
consider one less club.
Hole#11
The water crossing the fairway is reachable for
the longer hitter on this slightly downhill tee
shot. The ideal position is as close to the
water as possible favouring the right side.
This opens up the second shot landing area, well
guarded by bunkers on the left and by palm trees
over the fairway. Club selection and accuracy
are critical on the approach to the long narrow
green, with sand and then water on both sides.
Check yardages carefully for all
shots on this demanding Par 5.
Hole#12
OB right may be a factor for the short hitter.
Longer drives erring right will run out of
fairway or even reach the water. A well struck
drive down the “fast lane” on the left will gain
extra roll. If laying up short of water with
your second shot, keep left as the landing area
slopes towards the lake on the right. If the
hole is cut at the front of the green, a
conservative approach shot beyond the flag will
leave a very fast downhill putt. Attacking the
pin could be the best policy!
Hole#13
From the tee, check the yardage very carefully.
Select a tee shot line within your
capabilities! For the big hitter, the line is
just left of the far right bunker over the
canyon. For others, aim at the bunker to the
left of the trees at the corner of the canyon.
For extra carry, tee the ball up and follow
through to a long, high finish. Easy to miss
this shallow green long, which then makes the up
and down almost impossible. Putts from above
the hole are extremely fast and break more than
you expect toward the fairway.
Hole#14
Correct club selection is critical! Use points
A at the front of the green or B over the water
to the widest part of the green (safest target
area!), together with the pin position, to
assess the yardage. Take one and a half clubs
less, or even two from the black tee, to account
for the drop to the green. You may not feel the
crosswinds so look at the flag and the surface
of the water to determine strength and
direction.
Mental tip: don’t get distracted from your
normal routine. Visualize the perfect ball
flight, focus on one key swing
thought and enjoy one of the most spectacular
shots in golf!
Hole#15
A double dogleg, left then right. The tee shot
needs to avoid the bunker on the left and OB on
the right. If the drive is short, it may be
better to lay up to the water hazard that
crosses the fairway. If attempting the carry,
unseen traps on the right must also be avoided.
In both cases, slightly left of the tallest tree
beyond the fairway will be the best line. The
green, guarded on the left by a large wood-faced
bunker, slopes mainly from left to right.
Hole#16
A good drive up the right side and a well
executed short to medium iron will allow a putt
for birdie. However, the approach shot over the
front bunker must be soft landing, as putts
level with or above the hole can be very
awkward.
Pro tip: to hit this shot, feet closer together,
ball position slightly more forward, brush the
grass and finish high.
Hole# 17 (“Top 500 holes in the world”)
Described by Fred Couples as “one of the best
Par 3’s anywhere in the world”, this exacting
hole favours a left to right shot. Although it
may not appear so, the hole is downhill and the
green slopes from front to back, so select one
club less than normal. Around the green getting
up and down from anywhere else but long and left
can be very difficult. The best option may be
to aim there and chip close for a well-earned
par.
Hole#18
From the black tee, a 260 yard drive is required
to carry the lake on the line over the flowers!
Even from the forward tees, most players opt for
the sound strategy of keeping left. Flirt with
the water only if the hole is cut left and you
need and birdie! Just the way our architect,
Mr. Kato, planned it! Do not attack the flag
too hard. Bogey or worse is almost certain from
behind the green. Allow for more slope from
every angle on this green.
Pro tip: tee up your ball as near as possible to
the water to give the safest angle to the
fairway.
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