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AGS Course Heritage — The Connoisseur's Choice

Ballyshear
Golf Links

"Bangkok's most intellectually demanding course — a faithful recreation of C.B. Macdonald's lost 'Lido'."

Course Specifications

DesignerGil Hanse
Year Opened2021
LocationBangkok region
Design InspirationLido Golf Club by C.B. Macdonald (1914)
CharacterClassical links, strategic, demanding
SettingFlat links terrain, wide fairways
Target GolferSerious, historically-minded players
Par72

The Overview

Ballyshear Golf Links is Bangkok's most intellectually serious golf offering — a course built for players who understand and appreciate golf history. The design is a faithful contemporary recreation of C.B. Macdonald's legendary Lido Golf Club (1914), a Long Island layout considered among the finest classical designs ever created, and destroyed decades ago by development. Ballyshear resurrects it in Southeast Asia for a new generation of golfers.

Macdonald's design philosophy — wide corridors, multiple strategic approaches, ground game emphasis, and template holes derived from the greatest holes in golf history — is preserved faithfully throughout. Playing Ballyshear demands a different mental approach from the typical resort experience: bump-and-run, links creativity, and strategic positioning matter far more than conventional shot selection.

For discerning golfers with a deep love of classical golf architecture and a desire for something genuinely unique in Thailand's golf landscape, AGS regards Ballyshear as an extraordinary discovery. It sits in an entirely different cultural category from the resort courses that dominate the market — and that is precisely its value.

Last Updated: April 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about playing ballyshear with Asia Golf Specialists.

Last updated: April 2026

Tee times are exclusively arranged through Asia Golf Specialists as part of our bespoke itinerary service. Contact us to design your perfect golf journey — we handle all bookings, transfers, and logistics on your behalf.

Green fees vary by season and group size. Asia Golf Specialists negotiates preferred rates on behalf of our clients — request a custom quote for current pricing and availability.

Standard golf attire is required: collared shirts, proper golf shoes (soft spikes preferred), and tailored shorts or trousers. Smart casual dress is expected in the clubhouse.

November through April is ideal for Ballyshear Golf Links Chiang Mai.

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