Golf in Hua Hin: The Courses That Built the Town's Reputation

Royal Hua Hin Golf Course

Royal Hua Hin holds a central place in the town’s golfing history. Close to the railway station, its mature trees and gently contoured fairways connect the sport with Hua Hin’s early development as a coastal retreat.

The course’s appeal lies partly in that setting: established grounds near the town centre, rather than the broader hillside landscapes of newer clubs inland. It remains a distinctive part of Hua Hin’s sporting heritage.

Pineapple Valley Golf Club

Built on former pineapple-growing land west of the coast, Pineapple Valley Golf Club was designed by Thai golf course architect Pirapon Namatra. Its routing follows the valley’s rises and dips, using the terrain to shape both the fairways and the choices facing players.

Trees frame the playing corridors, with views across the surrounding hills. The changes in ground level give the course much of its character, offering a contrast to Royal Hua Hin’s more settled parkland setting.

The Terrace Restaurant provides a place to eat overlooking the course and valley, extending the visit beyond the round itself.

Black Mountain Golf Club

North of Hua Hin, Black Mountain Golf Club offers 27 holes in a hillside setting marked by rocky outcrops and water hazards. Elevation changes are a prominent feature, with fairways running through the valleys beneath dark ridges.

The layout combines broad fairways with approaches that demand careful placement, particularly where water comes into play. Its history of international competition has helped strengthen Hua Hin’s standing as a golf destination.

For players choosing between these courses, the contrast is useful: Royal Hua Hin offers a historic, tree-lined setting close to town; Pineapple Valley follows former agricultural land through the hills; and Black Mountain brings a larger hillside layout with pronounced elevation changes and water hazards.