Aquella Golf & Country Club

The course was designed by Paul Reeves and Phil Ryan of Pacific Coast Design, and opened in 2021, breathing new life into the former Thai Muang Golf Course site. Leveraging local sand profiles and salvaged timber for bunker faces, the duo crafted a course that pays homage to Thai Muang’s history while offering a distinctly modern, strategic test for golfers of every level.

The layout weaves around natural streams and rivers, taking the golfer out to the beachfront, whilst weaving through the native vegetation. The Championship-standard layout can be stretched back over 7,000 yards from the back tees, with the immaculate conditioning of the greens of particular note. A choice of tee boxes does make the course playable for all, with the experienced local caddies helping golfers to navigate the course with ease.

Aquella has been managed by IMG Golf Course Services since 2025, helping to ensure international visibility and to oversee the continual improvements to the course’s conditioning, routing, and wider facilities. Coming years will see a number of golfing villas added to the property, with the houses here set to become the discerning choice for those looking for the ultimate offering in luxury – both on and off the course.

Key Facts

Par: 72

Back tees: 7,008 yards

Grass: Platinum Paspalum on fairways, tees, and greens

Terrain: Gently undulating coastal hinterland with tidal waterways and jungle-retained trees

Bunkers: Timber-faced, resort-style bunkering built from local sand for optimal drainage

Sustainability: Native tropical vegetation enhances wildlife habitat and visual appeal

Signature & Memorable Holes

Hole 11, Par 3 (161 yards from the white tees): Carved into the beachfront, it features intimidating back-left and front-right bunkers with the Andaman Sea crashing just beyond the green. Breeze-driven pin positions demand flawless distance control.

Hole 17, Par 5: A strategic three-shot hole with water running alongside the entire right flank, creating numerous route options.

Facilities & Amenities

Clubhouse: Modern architecture fused with local Thai motifs, housing locker rooms, The Approach Restaurant, and panoramic terrace views.

Driving Range: 20 covered bays equipped with automated ball dispensers plus grass-tee practice area.