Red Mountain Golf Club, Phuket Golf, Thailand

Red Mountain Golf Club
Designed by : Jonathan Morrow
Opened : 2007
Type Par : 18 hole course par 72
Total Yardage : 6,900 yards

Winding its way through a truly dramatic former tin mine site in the heart of Phuket, Loch Palm’s new layout 'Red Mountain' course is surely one of Asia’s most exciting new courses. The course is cleverly routed to take advantage of a huge variety of landforms and dizzying elevation changes. The par 72 course measures just under 7,000 yards from the 'Pro' tees. The course has drivable par 4’s and also some for the longer hitters measuring up to 470 yards. The par 3's are not only demanding to play, but also to visually absorb. A hole with a vertical drop of 40 ms. from tee to green through towering trees is one of the feature holes on this exhilarating course. The par 5's are also unique. Some are uphill whilst others are downhill. They are long and short and they are all memorable.

Phuket’s tin mine historical theme is never far away. Cliffs and gullies etched in sandy tailings over the years by storm waters feature on several holes. Towering cliffs cut out of the hills and flooded canyons frame several other holes. Great care has been taken to route holes so that players have to face the full range of natures hazards; wind, water, slopes and elevation changes.

The concept of variety has been carried into all areas. There are large and small greens; some with subtle breaks, some with wilder contours. The latest Bermuda Hybrid grasses, noted for their shade tolerance, will allow fast, smooth putting surfaces even through Phuket's rainy season. Fairways and tees are grassed with Seashore Paspalum; Golf's most environmentally friendly and opulent playing surface. Wild, local grasses have been used in some rough areas to complete the natural look.