Chonburi · Thailand · Chonburi
Amata Spring Country Club
Amata Spring Course
Prestigious private parkland course near Chonburi, noted worldwide for its movable island green on the 17th hole.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,800 m · 2005
At a glance
Amata Spring Country Club holds a distinguished position in the golf landscape of Chonburi. This private course is renowned for its iconic floating green. Nestled in Chonburi, it is set within a mature parkland environment where playing lines are artfully routed amidst trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by wetland areas where water frequently influences strategic decisions. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a quintessential Thai golf experience, rich in its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the challenges it presents to players. The Round selects Amata Spring Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial significance.
Geography & setting
Amata Spring Country Club is located in Chonburi, Thailand. The course unfolds within a wooded parkland, where fairways are carved between trees, bunkers, and water hazards, further enhanced by wetland areas where water regularly dictates strategic play. This geographical context should be further elaborated with details on soil composition, elevation, prevailing exposure, wind patterns, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the seasonal influence on playing conditions.
History
Opened in 2005, Amata Spring quickly established itself as a leading private club in Thailand. It has since hosted major professional events, including the Royal Trophy and several editions of the Thailand Championship, which brought many of the game's leading players to Chonburi.
Architecture
This is a highly manicured championship parkland course shaped around lakes, bold bunkering and broad corridors that narrow strategically into the greens. The 17th, a short par 3 to a movable island green reached by boat, gives the course its signature image, but the wider design relies on water carries and carefully framed approaches throughout.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, playing to a par of 72, and stretches approximately 6,800 meters from the championship tees. The design expertly utilizes its parkland and wetland environment to shape angles, create obstacles, and dictate approaches to the greens.
Club experience
As a private club, Amata Spring projects a formal, high-service atmosphere rather than a resort feel. The setting is polished and discreet, with a clubhouse culture shaped by corporate hospitality, serious golf and the standards expected of a venue that regularly entertains top-level competition.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.amataspring.com/