Mae Jo Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course at Mae Jo Golf Resort & Spa in San Sai, north of Chiang Mai. Its tree-lined fairways, water features and mountain backdrop make it a useful option for visitors who want a full round in a countryside setting without travelling to another province.
The course is part of a resort, with a clubhouse, restaurant and accommodation nearby. Day golfers can book a tee time independently of a room stay, while an overnight booking can make an early start more convenient. Allow enough time for the round and the drive rather than treating it as a short stop between city attractions.
Playing the Course
Mae Jo’s layout combines green fairways, small lakes and changes in terrain, with fruit trees adding to the northern Thai setting. The views are part of its appeal, but water and the positioning of the holes also reward careful club selection. Choose tees that suit your ability and ask the caddie about the line of play on unfamiliar holes.
The club requires each golfer to have a caddie and their own set of clubs for the round; shared sets are not permitted. A caddie can help with course knowledge and the organisation of play, but visitors should still be ready to maintain the required pace and follow the starter’s instructions.
The published pace target is no more than four hours and 30 minutes for 18 holes. Allow additional time for registration, preparation and a meal afterwards. Weather and traffic on the course can affect the actual duration, so leave a buffer before an onward booking.
Tee Times, Equipment and Golfing Rules
Book your preferred date, player count and tee-time window in advance. The reservation form offers both nine and 18 holes, but ask which options are available on your date and what the quoted rate covers. The club can apply different conditions to larger groups, so obtain approval before assuming five golfers can play together.
Register at the pro shop at least 15 minutes before your starting time and report to the starter at least five minutes before it. In practice, arriving earlier gives you time to organise equipment, caddies and payment without rushing to the first tee.
Wear a collared shirt with suitable golf shorts or trousers and appropriate golf footwear. The club prohibits T-shirts and blue jeans. If hiring clubs or other equipment, reserve what you need beforehand and check sizes, availability and separate charges.
Golf carts follow the course rules, including restrictions to cart paths in wet conditions. Ask whether a cart is required or included in your booking. Non-golfing followers need permission, travel by cart and incur additional charges, so arrange them when booking rather than bringing an unexpected spectator.
Green Fees and the Total Cost of a Round
Request a complete quotation for your travel date. A green fee is not necessarily the full cost: caddie service, carts, equipment hire and any follower charge can be separate. Ask about caddie tipping arrangements as well, and distinguish a promotional package from the standard rate.
Confirm cancellation terms and the procedure if rain interrupts play. A hotel package or golf agent booking may include transport or accommodation, while a direct tee-time reservation may cover only the golf. Keep the written confirmation so you know what to pay for on arrival.
The Clubhouse, Restaurant and Resort
The clubhouse provides a place to organise the round and relax afterwards, with Thai and international dining available at the resort. A meal overlooking the grounds can round out the visit, especially if members of your group are spending time at the resort while others play.
The resort also offers rooms, leisure facilities and spa services. These have separate booking and access arrangements: a golf reservation does not automatically include a room, pool visit or treatment. Ask directly about day-use options for non-golfers if you are planning a mixed group outing.
Published service hours include a pro shop opening from 5:30am to 5pm and a restaurant from 6am to 8:30pm. Your tee time and course-access conditions are arranged separately. An early pro-shop opening does not mean every visitor can start playing immediately.
Getting to Mae Jo Golf Club
The resort is at 112 Moo 7, Ban Sriboonruang, Pa Phai, San Sai, Chiang Mai. From the city, head north towards the Mae Jo area and follow the resort’s current map for the final local-road approach. Use the golf resort as the destination rather than Maejo University, which is a separate location.
A pre-booked transfer, taxi or hired car is convenient with golf bags. Tell the transport provider how much equipment you are carrying and arrange the return pickup around the whole round, including check-in and any meal. Traffic affects the journey, so allow extra time before the club’s registration deadline.
If staying onsite, confirm how to reach the golf check-in point from your room. If your accommodation or golf package offers transport, establish its pickup location and whether airport or city transfers are included before relying on it.
Mae Jo Golf Club FAQs
How many holes does Mae Jo Golf Club have?
The main course has 18 holes and is par 72. The club also accepts enquiries for nine-hole bookings, subject to availability and the arrangements for your selected date.
Do you need a caddie?
Yes, the published club rules require a caddie for each golfer. Ask whether the caddie charge is included in your rate and confirm tipping arrangements when organising the round.
Can you hire clubs?
Equipment hire is available, but reserve what you need and confirm the separate cost before arriving. Every golfer must have a set for the round; the club does not permit players to share one set.
What is the dress code?
Wear a collared golf shirt, suitable shorts or trousers and appropriate golf footwear. T-shirts and blue jeans are prohibited under the published club rules.
Can a non-golfer come onto the course?
Followers need permission and must travel by cart, with additional charges. Arrange this with the club when booking and confirm the total cost rather than assuming spectators can walk along free of charge.
How long should you allow?
The published playing-pace target is within four hours and 30 minutes for 18 holes. Add time for travel, registration, equipment and any meal, and avoid a tight connection immediately after your round.
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