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Designed by Roger Packard and opened in 1994, Lam Luk Ka Country Club is a 3,000-acre facility located in Patumthani, Thailand, featuring two distinct 18-hole courses. The Championship East Course, measuring 7,028 yards from the back tees, is a Par 72 layout with a course rating of 73.1 and a slope of 124. It is widely regarded as one of Thailand’s most challenging layouts, demanding long and straight drives while punishing errant shots. The course hosted the 2002 Thailand PGA Championship and is noted for a back nine that concludes with a dramatic risk-reward Par 5. The West Course, measuring 6,666 yards, is a Par 72 resort layout with a course rating of 71.3 and a slope of 125. While shorter, it presents significant strategic challenges as water comes into play on 15 of its 18 holes, making course management essential for scoring. The East Course requires precision off the tee, with hazards such as large fairway bunkers and water guarding the left side of the first hole. The front nine includes a straightforward Par 3 with a two-tiered green that often produces high scores, and a demanding Par 4 where players must avoid water cutting in at the 130-yard mark. The back nine features two long Par 4s that often play into the prevailing wind, including a menacing Par 4 that can play longer than its stated yardage. The closing hole is a Par 5 that offers a dramatic finish, rewarding aggressive play while penalizing those who fail to manage the risk. The West Course offers a different test, with water guarding the left side of the fairway on the first hole and a large green-side bunker on the left of the third Par 3. The fifth hole provides options off the tee, with a blind shot over a mound if the pin is left. The front nine concludes with a tricky Par 4 where the green can play up to four clubs difference depending on the pin location. The back nine includes a demanding short Par 4 that requires accuracy to avoid water on both sides, and a peninsula green on the tenth hole that is guarded by water on the left. The course is home to native birds and wildlife, providing a scenic environment for recreational golfers. Both courses utilize Tifway 419 for fairways and Tifeagle for greens. The East Course holds a course record of 66, while the West Course record is 65. The facility offers a range of services including a driving range, chipping green, putting green, pro shop, and restaurant. It is equipped to handle corporate outings, group bookings, and tournament organization, with caddies, golf carts, and club rentals available. The club is located at 29 Moo 7, Tambol Lam Sai, Lam Luk Ka (Khlong 11), Patumthani 12150, Thailand.