| Location | Chonburi, Thailand |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 13.416713°N 101.013361°E |
| Establishment | 2005 |
| Holes | 18 |
| Designer 1 | Lee Schmidt |
| Par 1 | 72 |
| Length 1 | 7,450 yards (6,810 m) |
| Website | amataspring.com |
Amata Spring Country Club is a private golf and country club in Chonburi, Thailand. Opened in 2005, the club has an 18-hole championship course designed by Lee Schmidt of Schmidt-Curley Design.[1][2]
The club has hosted several international golf tournaments, including the inaugural Honda LPGA Thailand in 2006, the Royal Trophy, the Thailand Golf Championship, the 2012 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship and The Open Championship International Final Qualifying Asia.[3][4]
Course
The course was designed by Lee Schmidt of Schmidt-Curley Design and is laid out around lakes and other water hazards.[1][2] Schmidt-Curley lists the course at 7,450 yards and notes its large undulating greens, sand-flash bunkers and water in play on several holes.[2] The 17th hole is a par-3 with a floating green, a feature frequently associated with the course.[2]
Tournaments hosted
Amata Spring Country Club has hosted several professional and amateur golf tournaments, including:
- Honda LPGA Thailand – The club hosted the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2006, which was the first LPGA Tour event held in Thailand. The tournament was won by Han Hee-won.[5]
- Royal Trophy – Amata Spring hosted the first edition of the Europe–Asia men's team competition in 2006. The club's tournament history also lists the 2007, 2009 and 2010 editions as being held at the course.[6][3]
- Thailand Golf Championship – The club hosted the Asian Tour event from 2011 to 2015. In the inaugural 2011 tournament, Lee Westwood shot a 12-under-par 60 in the opening round and went on to win the title.[3][7]
- The Open Championship International Final Qualifying Asia – Amata Spring became the first Thai venue selected to host the Asian final qualifying event for The Open Championship in 2011.[4]
- Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship – The club hosted the championship in 2012 and 2022. The 2012 edition was won by Guan Tianlang, who became the youngest winner of the championship, while the 2022 edition was won by Harrison Crowe.[8][9]
- Thailand Classic – Amata Spring hosted the 2023 edition of the DP World Tour event, held from 16 to 19 February 2023.[10]
- Amata Friendship Cup – The club hosted the inaugural Thailand–Japan mixed team match-play event in 2018.[3][11]
References
- ^ "Course Intro". Amata Spring Country Club. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ^ "Amata Spring Country Club". Schmidt-Curley Design. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ^ "Tournaments". Amata Spring Country Club. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ^ "IFQ heads to Thailand for first time". European Tour. 25 January 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ^ "Han Wins LPGA Thailand". KBS World. 23 October 2006. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
- ^ "Europe seal Royal Trophy victory". BBC Sport. 8 January 2006. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ^ "Westwood shoots new low of 60". The Nation. 15 December 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ^ "2012 Results". Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ^ "2022 Results". Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ^ "Thailand Classic 2023". DP World Tour. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ^ "Thailand and Japan add strength to Amata Friendship Cup". The Nation. 9 October 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2026.