If you are looking for a mid-summer golf escape with the added spice of some friendly competition, this tournament in Hau Hin is a must-play

By Kent Gray
Thailand has long been a lure for Middle East amateurs and golf in the Kingdom doesn’t get much better than in Hau Hin, a popular seaside resort in the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan. Black Mountain Golf Club, Banyan Golf Club and Springfield Royal Country Club are must-plays at any time but the best way is to combine all three and a bit of friendly competition at the Centara World Masters Golf Championship run by the region’s leading tour provider, Golfasian in association with Go Golfing. The 72-hole stableford tournament, open to males and females 35 and over, is scheduled for June 7-13 with GolfAsian taking care of all the logistics so you can concentrate on your game and having fun at the numerous after-hours gatherings. There is even a mid-event day off where you can enjoy a cultural experience or more golf at one of seven courses. The accommodation at The Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin is a treat too; the resort was the original Railway Hotel built in 1923 for Thai and visiting royalty and was restored to its old colonial glory in 2005. For more information and to enter, visit thailandworldmasters.com