Overview
Greenwood Golf Club & Resort is a 27-hole championship golf facility in the tree-lined hills of Ban Bueng, Chonburi — designed by Australian Open Champion Peter Thomson and Dennis Wolveridge, the legendary architectural partnership behind dozens of premier Asia-Pacific courses. Formerly known as Noble Place Golf Course, the facility was renamed Greenwood and continues to operate as one of the most respected mid-tier value courses in the Pattaya / Eastern Seaboard golf circuit.
The 27-hole layout — combining any two nines for an 18-hole round — sits in dense woodland with extensive landscaping, rolling hills, tree-lined fairways, and what the course markets as "a very enjoyable and unrushed Pattaya golf experience". Located approximately 1 hour drive from Pattaya toward Chonburi, Greenwood is a meaningful drive but rewards golfers with a quieter, more residential character vs. the tourist-heavy headline Pattaya courses.
For golfers wanting Peter Thomson architectural pedigree at value-tier pricing, Greenwood is among the strongest combinations in the Pattaya extended golf market.
Position in the Pattaya / Eastern Seaboard Golf Market
Pattaya area's 27-hole championship golf:
| Course | Designer | Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Khao Kheow Country Club | Pete Dye | American stadium, Asian Tour host |
| Laem Chabang International | Jack Nicklaus | Multi-routing Nicklaus signature |
| Pattana Sports Resort | Various | 400-acre integrated sports resort |
| Greenwood Golf Club | Peter Thomson + Dennis Wolveridge | 27-hole, Australian-design, value pricing |
Greenwood's specific advantage: Peter Thomson architecture at mid-tier value pricing rather than premium tier.
Peter Thomson — The Architect
Career Highlights
Peter Thomson AO (1929-2018) is one of the greatest Australian golfers of all time:
- 5-time Open Championship winner (1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1965)
- Three consecutive Open titles (1954-56) — only one of three players ever to do this
- Member of World Golf Hall of Fame
- President of Australian PGA
- Course designer in second career — designed 200+ courses globally
Thomson + Wolveridge Partnership
Thomson partnered with Dennis Wolveridge to design dozens of Asia-Pacific courses:
- Multiple Australian championship courses
- Chinese major resort courses
- Thai courses including Greenwood
- Vietnamese major courses
- Indonesian / Malaysian projects
The partnership style emphasizes:
- Working with natural terrain rather than bulldozing flat
- Strategic playability — multiple lines of attack
- Visual aesthetics integrated with landscape
- Walkability — Australian tradition vs. American cart-only
- Drainage and turf designed for tropical conditions
For a Pattaya-area course to have Thomson+Wolveridge pedigree is meaningful — it puts Greenwood in the same architectural conversation as Khao Kheow's Pete Dye design and Laem Chabang's Nicklaus signature.
The 27-Hole Layout
Three Nines
The 27-hole configuration — combining any two nines for 18 — gives Greenwood routing flexibility matching Khao Kheow, Laem Chabang, and Pattana:
- Three nine-hole courses (specific names confirmable at course)
- Each nine has distinct character
- Combinations create different difficulty tiers
- Tournament rounds typically use two championship nines
Course Characteristics
- Tree-lined fairways — mature trees define corridors
- Dense woodland as course backdrop
- Rolling hills — gentle elevation changes
- Strategic bunkering Thomson-style (working with natural sand)
- Multiple tee boxes for varied skill
- Generous fairway widths Thomson-typical
- Mid-difficulty playability — challenging but not punishing
What Thomson Course Architecture Feels Like
If Pete Dye's style is theatrical drama and Nicklaus' is strategic geometry, Thomson is natural-feeling craftsmanship — courses that feel like they grew out of the land rather than were imposed on it. This aesthetic appeals to:
- Senior golfers who appreciate gentle terrain
- Mid-handicap players who want challenge without punishment
- Walking-style golfers (where carts aren't mandatory)
- Aesthetic-conscious players who enjoy looking at their course
The Ban Bueng Setting
Geographic Context
- Ban Bueng District, Chonburi — east of Pattaya
- 1 hour drive from Pattaya toward Chonburi
- Tree-lined hills of inland Chonburi
- Less commercialized than coastal Pattaya
- Combinable with Khao Kheow Country Club (Bang Phra) for two-course Bang Phra/Ban Bueng day
Why Drive 1 Hour
For Pattaya golfers willing to drive an hour:
- Quieter than headline Pattaya courses
- Lower green fees for similar quality
- Beautiful drive through Chonburi countryside
- Combinable with other Bang Phra/Ban Bueng courses
- Less Saturday/Sunday tourist density
Conditions
The course is generally well-maintained:
- Bermuda fairways Pattaya-typical
- Bent / Tifeagle greens depending on era
- Bunkers Thomson-style raked and groomed
- Tee surfaces functional
- Surrounding landscape lush with mature woodland
Conditions are mid-tier maintained — not Old Course-pristine but solid for the value pricing.
Pricing (Indicative)
Greenwood is positioned in value tier:
- Weekday green fee + caddy + cart: ~฿1,800-2,400
- Weekend green fee + caddy + cart: ~฿2,400-3,000
- Sport day discounts typical (Mon, Wed)
- Stay-and-play packages with Greenwood Resort
- Group / corporate rates negotiable
This is dramatically cheaper than premium Pattaya courses (Siam Country Club Old ฿4,500+, Chee Chan ฿3,500-5,500) for comparable architectural quality.
Clubhouse & Facilities
- Excellent quality locker rooms
- Restaurant overlooking the course
- Pro shop with apparel and accessories
- Driving range for warm-up
- Practice green at clubhouse
- Resort accommodation option (Greenwood Resort)
Pros
- Peter Thomson + Dennis Wolveridge design — Australian Open Champion architect
- 27-hole layout — multi-nine flexibility
- Tree-lined hills of Ban Bueng — beautiful setting
- Value pricing vs. premium Pattaya courses
- Less crowded than headline courses
- Excellent locker rooms and restaurant
- Walking-style possible at Australian-design courses
- Resort accommodation option for stay-and-play
- 1-hour drive workable for repeat Pattaya golfers
- Combinable with Khao Kheow / Bangpra for two-course days
Cons
- 1-hour drive from Pattaya — not convenient for one-shot tourists
- Less prestigious branding than Khao Kheow / Laem Chabang
- Mid-tier conditions vs. premium-maintained championship courses
- Limited online presence vs. headline tourist courses
- No on-site spa / luxury hotel at Greenwood Resort — basic stay only
- Inland location — no sea views
Best For
- Mid-handicap golfers appreciating Thomson aesthetic
- Architectural connoisseurs — Australian Open Champion design
- Repeat Pattaya golfers who've played headline courses
- Value seekers wanting quality at fair price
- Senior players appreciating gentler routing
- Stay-and-play travelers willing to base at Greenwood Resort
- Two-course-day packagers (combine with Khao Kheow nearby)
- Walking-eligible golfers (where allowed)
Not Best For
- Time-pressed Pattaya travelers wanting closer courses
- Premium-resort seekers — Siam Country Club delivers spa/stay/golf
- Tournament-grade conditions — Asian Tour-host courses better-maintained
- Coastal sea-view preference — inland location
- Walking Street based travelers — too far for casual round
Quick Reference Card
- Address
- Greenwood Golf Club, Ban Bueng District, Chonburi
- Designer
- Peter Thomson + Dennis Wolveridge
- Former name
- Noble Place Golf Course
- Holes
- 27 (combine any 2 nines for 18)
- Distance from Pattaya
- 1 hour drive (toward Chonburi)
- Green fee + cart + caddy
- ~฿1,800-3,000
- Resort
- Greenwood Resort accommodation available
- Languages
- English, Thai, Korean, Japanese
- Verified
- 2026-04-27