Disc Golf in Pattaya

[King Cobra]

Gents,

 

Disc Golf is a growing sport in the US and Europe. Rules are similar to ball golf but the main difference is that the distances are a lot shorter (150-400ft) and you use a plastic disc instead of a ball.

 

I read where there was a Disc Golf course in Koh Samui as of 2007 but may be closed. Does anyone have current information about Disc Golf in or around Pattaya or Koh Samui?

 

Thanks.

[chuckwow]

I think the only course in Thailand is(was?) on Samui. I do not know if it's open or not but it looks like they got rid of their website.

 

I found this "Disc golf! I was just researching the thailand course which does appear to be closed"

 

here http://weblogs.elearning.ubc.ca/leftcoastleaner/archives/2009/05/the_mysterious.html

Edited January 15, 2010 by chuckwow

[King Cobra]

Thanks Chuck,

 

I will try to contact the resort hotel that is beside the course. They might have more information as well. It was listed as a pay-to-play course so someone had to run it.

 

I wanted to bring my discs for a round. I arrive next week and most of the time I will be in Pattaya but I may break away for a 2-3 days trip to Koh Samui if the course still exists.

 

Thanks again,

 

The Cobra.

[King Cobra]

I think the only course in Thailand is(was?) on Samui. I do not know if it's open or not but it looks like they got rid of their website.

 

I found this "Disc golf! I was just researching the thailand course which does appear to be closed"

 

here http://weblogs.elearning.ubc.ca/leftcoastleaner/archives/2009/05/the_mysterious.html

I saw that site earlier. Its from another forum and the guy is talking about a disc golf basket in a Singapore park in the middle of no where.

I'll do more research and post it here.

[sporran2]

just play frizbee on the beach same same lol

[tommyg]

where do you yanks get these sports from

[King Cobra]

where do you yanks get these sports from

Hahaha. Good question. Disc Golf started in the early 80s as a poor-mans sport. Discs were cheap and people set up courses in the woods or public park with just spray paint on a tree as a target.

 

With Ball-Golf you have to reserve Tee times, golf clubs are very expensive and heavy, you need a golf bag, balls, tees, and of course the odd-looking clothes.

 

Disc golf has grown to the point that its all over the USA, Europe, and in 2007 there was a nice course in Koh Samui. Its a growing sport. Google it sometime and check it out. Its really fun and easy. Any age can play.

[irishstu007]

I think I will be sticking to bowls.

[King Cobra]

I think I will be sticking to bowls.

 

"Bowls"

[King Cobra]

Had a friend of mine that does special dyes on discs to make a "Devils Den" dye for me on an Innova Star Destroyer Driver. I gladly gave it to Cerberus at the Den a few days ago. It may be the only Disc for the sport that exists in most of Thailand.

Edited January 29, 2010 by King Cobra

[Cincinnati]

I am a disc golfer in Pattaya, but I am not aware of any courses. I would like to play or just toss some frisbee, or hang out with fellow disc golfers. Maybe we could design a makeshift target course somewhere.

 

Chris Schutzius

PDGA# 2755

[dante13b]

Hey King Cobra, I noticed that you list your address as Kandahar, I will be there (Kandahar) shortly as part of a medevac mission and am wondering if there are any pins or if there is a course set up???

 

Thanks for any info,

 

Guy

[Mackilt]

You could always get a few bars to put up baskets in their bars and you could play round the town (Soi 6 bars might have to be par 3 lol). Of course they could put them near their "bell" so you run the added risk of getting the rounds in!

Playing out of a bunker could be from between a GB's legs

[cr8vnazns]

i would love to make a course somewhere in thailand. I'm sure i could fine someone who could make the baskets.

It may be a dream, but why not.

[ccrider]

There is a course in Pattaya now.

I brought enough discs for myself and another person to play.

Anyone interested in playing?

200 baht Bolt to get there.