皇家寶石高爾夫運動俱樂部:
在皇家寶石高爾夫和體育俱樂部,設計師加里·羅傑·貝爾德 (Garry Roger Baird) 建造了一座與其他球場不相上下的“寶石”球場。 其中包括位於日本茨城縣的 Shishido Kokusai 高爾夫俱樂部的 Shuzu 球場,以及美國的永久 LPGA 錦標賽場地 Hermitage 球場。 皇家寶石高爾夫俱樂部是泰國少數幾個成為美國高爾夫協會正式會員並獲得職業錦標賽認證的高爾夫球場之一。 該俱樂部於2009年舉辦了歐洲老年人巡迴賽。
曼谷球場周圍的環境是令人愉快的自然公園。 Royal Gems 球場全長 7,107 碼,擁有數個湖泊、狹窄的球道、厚重的長草區、大型沙坑和快速果嶺。 會員專屬球場是曼谷大區所有高爾夫球場中最時尚的球場之一。 Royal Gems 融合了美國、蘇格蘭和泰國的特色。 如果遊客入住酒店內的度假村或通過授權代理預訂,則允許遊客遊玩。
總體而言,皇家寶石高爾夫和體育俱樂部是一系列精美的高爾夫球洞,並通過高品質的果嶺維護而得到加強。 雖然相對平坦,但每個洞都經過單獨雕刻,並呈現出一系列挑戰,從發球檯上清晰可見。 五杆洞正在測試中,四個三杆洞中的三個需要將開球直接擊過水面才能到達果嶺。 每個球洞周圍都有樹木,以便偶爾捕捉任意球。 比賽中經常有水,球道和果嶺邊沙坑也是如此。
草地練習場和許多其他供高爾夫球手練習的設施非常適合熱身。 酒店內的全套高爾夫度假村具有合理的標準,但最適合在該地區過夜的人,因為當地可做的事情有限,而且必須使用私人交通工具。 俱樂部會所餐廳供應一流的日本、泰國和西方美食。
如今,曼谷有許多高爾夫球場可供選擇,Royal Gems 肯定是其中之一。
The Royal Gems Golf & Sports Club (challenging and exclusive course is well-maintained)
At Royal Gems Golf & Sports Club, designer Garry Roger Baird has built a 'gem' of a course equal to his others. These include the Shuzu course of the Shishido Kokusai Golf Club in Ibaraki, Japan, and the Hermitage Course, a permanent LPGA tournament site in the United States. Royal Gems Golf Club is one of only a handful of Thailand golf courses to be an official member of the United States Golf Association and certified for professional championships. The club hosted a European Seniors Tour event in 2009.
The environment around the Bangkok course is enjoyable and natural parkland. Royal Gems plays to 7,107 yards and features a handful of lakes, narrow fairways, thick rough, large bunkers and fast greens. The member’s only course is one of most stylish of all the golf courses in the greater Bangkok area. Royal Gems has a mixture of American, Scottish and Thai features. Visitor play is allowed if staying at the onsite resort or booked through authorized agents.
Overall, Royal Gems Golf & Sports Club is a beautifully presented collection of golf holes, enhanced by top quality greens keeping. Although relatively flat, each hole has been individually sculpted and presents its array of challenges, clearly visible from the tee. The par-5 holes are testing, and three of the four par-3 holes require the tee shot to be hit directly over water to reach the green. Each hole is framed by trees to catch occasional wayward shots. Water is often in play, so too is the fairway and greenside bunkering.
A grass driving range and a host of other practice facilities for golfers are good for warming up. The onsite full golf resort is of a reasonable standard, although best suited to those overnighting in the area as there are limited things to do locally and private transportation is a must. The clubhouse restaurant serves excellent Japanese, Thai, and Western delicacies.
These days there are many Bangkok golf courses to choose from, and Royal Gems is one on the premium list.