Blue Canyon Country Club: A Unique Golfing Paradise

Thailand’s Blue Canyon Country Club is homebest 500 golf holes in the world further reinforcing
to two of Asia’s finest golf courses; CanyonCanyon Course’s technical excellence.
Course and Lake Course. Situated in a tranquilDesigned with optimum harmony with the natural
valley amidst the mountains of Phuket, the clublandscape, the beautiful course features original
has hosted the Johnnie Walker Classics golfingcanyons and rubber plantations. The demanding
championship in 1994 and 1998 as well as thefeatures of Canyon Course require precise shots
Honda Invitational Championship in 1996. In additionfrom golfers.
to its professional golf links, BlueThe Lake Course was created in 1999 and is
Canyon has a renowned golfing school, swimmingcharacterized by the unique feature of posing
pools and tennis courts. The clubhouse provides awater challenges on 17 of its 18 holes. The first 9
wide range of international culinary delights, whileholes of this scenic course are set amidst lakes
its luxurious Jacuzzis sauna and massage facilitiesand canyons while the next 9 are found among
make it a premier golfing retreat. The club wasrubber trees. Complete with five sets of tees;
honored with the “Asian and Pacific Golfred, white, silver, blue and black, The Lake Course
Resort of the Year” award by Hertzprovides a comprehensive experience to players
International Golf Travel Awards in 1999 andof any level.
2000.The serene beauty and many activities of the
The 18 hole Canyon Course was created in 1991region render a stay at a Phuket hotel resort a
by Yoshikazo Kato. Since its inception the coursememorable and exciting occasion. Located in the
has been the venue for several internationalstunning Karon Bay, Karon Beach Spa and Resort
tournaments challenging the skills of top golfersensures guests a luxurious stay in a tranquil
such as Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and Greg Norman.environment.
Its par 3, 17th hole has been rated among the