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Located in the heart of Bangkok, Rajpruek Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 private facility designed by J. Michael Poellot. Set within a natural parkland landscape featuring hilly terrain, the course offers a challenging but fair round of golf for players of all levels. The layout is surrounded by quiet nature, including ponds and thousands of shady trees, providing a distinct setting within the city. The course measures from 4,980 yards from the red tees to 6,565 yards from the blue tees, with white tees offering an intermediate distance. The front nine totals 36 strokes, with the back nine also totaling 36, creating a balanced test. Key holes include the tight first hole, which demands a precise drive to avoid bunkers on either side, leading to a short iron approach on a green that slopes back to front. The seventh hole is a dog-leg left par-5 that rewards long hitters who can reach the green in two, though the prudent play is a layup to ensure a short iron for the third shot. The back nine features significant challenges, including the seventeenth hole, a par-5 that offers a risk-reward scenario for the second shot. Players must decide whether to attack the small, undulating green or lay up for a more manageable third shot. The eighteenth hole serves as a demanding par-4 finish, requiring a precise drive down a fairway bunkered on the left with water guarding the right side. The approach shot is played to a two-level green with significant slopes, requiring precision to secure a good score. Rajpruek Club hosts a variety of internal tournaments, including the Rajpruek Chairman's Cup, the King's Cup, and various inter-club match play events. The club also organizes championships for juniors, seniors, and ladies, utilizing formats that include stroke play and match play with handicap adjustments. The facility includes a clubhouse located at the foot of the eighteenth green, which provides dining and function rooms overlooking the course.