Chiangmai Gymkhana Club: Golf on Historic Ground
Nine holes under century-old rain trees at Thailand's oldest sporting club, founded 1898, minutes from the Old City: the Chiangmai Gymkhana Club is golf with old-world charm.
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A Round Through History
Founded in 1898, the Chiangmai Gymkhana Club is the oldest sporting club in Thailand, and its 9-hole course just across the Ping River from the Old City is unlike anywhere else you will play in the North. Giant rain trees older than the club itself shade the fairways, and the whole place carries a relaxed, old-world charm that makes par feel strangely optional.
Why We Recommend It
The atmosphere: century-old trees, colonial-era clubhouse charm, and a genuinely warm, casual vibe
The location: just across the Ping River, minutes from the Old City and the Night Bazaar area, no logistics required
The format: nine relaxed holes are perfect for a first taste of golf in Thailand, a warm-up round, or golfers traveling with non-golfers who only lend them out for half a day
Practical Notes
Play the nine twice for a full 18 if the mood strikes
Those beautiful old trees are very much in play, bring your punch shot
Caddies are available and add to the charm; tip in cash after the round
We confirm current green fees, visitor arrangements, and conditions when you book
Book Your Round
We arrange tee times at the Gymkhana Club and it pairs beautifully with a city day, morning golf under the rain trees, afternoon temples. See our guide to golf in Chiang Mai, or message us.
Chiangmai Gymkhana Club: FAQs
Just across the Ping River from the Old City, only minutes from most central hotels and the Night Bazaar area, which makes it the easiest golf to reach in Chiang Mai.
Nine, played casually, and you can go around twice for a full 18. It suits warm-up rounds, first-timers, and half-day golf perfectly.
Yes, visitor rounds are part of club life. We confirm the current visitor arrangements and rates when we book your tee time.
About this guide
We personally visit and experience every tour and destination we recommend. From Chiang Mai's hidden temples to Bangkok's street food markets and Krabi's island hopping adventures, we only feature places and activities we've actually tried ourselves. That's why you'll find tours beyond Chiang Mai on our site - if we traveled there and loved it, we want to share it with you.
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