Lanna Golf Course: 27 Holes in the Middle of Chiang Mai
Lanna Golf Course puts 27 holes minutes from most Chiang Mai hotels: the city course for spontaneous rounds, repeat play, and golfers watching their budget.
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The City Course
Lanna Golf Course is Chiang Mai golf at its most convenient: 27 holes practically in town on Chotana Road, minutes from most hotels. Part of the army-run Lanna Sports Center since 1974, it has a wonderfully unpretentious, everyday feel. No long drive, no day-trip logistics, just wake up, play, and be back before your travel companions have finished their second coffee. With three nine-hole loops to combine, repeat rounds never feel repetitive.
Why We Recommend It
Location, location: the closest full-size golf to the city center, perfect for spontaneous rounds
27 holes: three nines to mix and match keeps regulars entertained
Budget-friendly: among the most affordable full rounds in the area, ideal for golfers who play often on their trip
Practical Notes
Early morning tee times beat both the heat and the after-work local crowd
Caddies accompany every player; a cash tip after the round is customary
We confirm current green fees and conditions when you book
Book Your Round
We arrange tee times at Lanna at fair local rates, often at short notice thanks to the city location. For the full course landscape, see our guide to golf in Chiang Mai, or message us.
Lanna Golf Course: FAQs
It is effectively in town, usually 10 to 15 minutes from most central hotels, which makes it the easiest spontaneous round in the city.
The course has three nine-hole loops that combine into different 18-hole rounds, so repeat visits stay interesting.
Yes, it is among the most affordable full-size rounds in the area, which is why golfers who play several times per trip love it.
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