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  • EVERY SHOT IN 10 MINUTES (Royal Thai Army Golf Course)
    A round of golf at Royal Thai Army golf course in Bangkok, Thailand. It's an affordable place near central Bangkok with 2 18-hole courses to play. You can show up and play (like I did) or book a tee time ahead if preferred.
    On this day the new course was closed so I ended up playing the back 9 of the old course for the first time.
    Parts of this video include:
    0:00 Back 9
    10:16 Score
    11:18 Green fees
    11:28 Lockers
    I'm James, a golfer with a dodgy swing now playing off a 14.8 handicap.
    I am in Thailand for the winter & spring and will be back to posting UK golf content this summer.
    Previous rounds at Royal Thai Army Golf Club:
    New Course 18 holes: • Every Shot of a 12 Han...
    New Course 9 holes: • Every Shot of a 12 Han...
    Todays course: www.golfasian.com/golf-course...
    App for shot tracer: Shot Tracer Pro
    App for scorecard: Golfshot
    To contact me about anything (email): npgolfer@yahoo.com
    More about todays course:
    Royal Thai Army Golf Club - Old Course & New Course Description:
    (good municipal course that's fun for all)
    As the name suggests, Royal Thai Army Sports Center Ramindra Golf Club is owned and operated by the Thai Army, located just outside Bangkok's main downtown section. The facility boasts two complete 18-hole courses, Old Course and New Course.
    Royal Thai Army is one of the better value courses in Bangkok. While in many countries, military golf courses are off-limits to civilians; the courses welcome visitors here in Thailand at any time. The course is one of several courses in Bangkok that offer fully floodlight night golf, staying open until 11 pm every night.
    The site itself consists of two 18 hole, par 72 parkland-style & tree-lined courses side by side, which are both equally challenging. The relatively flat terrain provides a fun round of golf for higher and mid-handicapped players.
    The New Course and Old Course share the same clubhouse, though the teeing areas are opposite sides of the Royal Thai Army Golf Club. The New Course layout is similar to the Old Course, but the hole lengths average 20-30 yards shorter. Both courses are acceptable for low and high handicap golfers.
    Due to its reasonable price and central location, the Royal Thai Army Golf Club Sports Center gets busy, especially on weekends and on Wednesday afternoons when most soldiers get allocated time to pursue sporting activities. Calling ahead to reserve a tee time is recommended.
    The Royal Thai Army Sports Center facilities include several pro shops, chipping and putting areas, more than ten restaurants. Every hole has a kiosk serving a unique Thai snack and drinks. The locker rooms are well maintained, though there is a slight change for towel service. Other facilities include an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a public accessible double-decker driving range.
    Caddies are well trained and know their profession. They assist golfers and help with the speed of play despite the course allowing 6-balls to play in one group. Overall, the Royal Thai Army offers a lovely day out golfing in Bangkok at a fair price.

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  • @davidmorris7094
    @davidmorris7094 2 місяці тому +8

    Best golf content on YT by a mile.

    • @notaperfectgolfer3489
      @notaperfectgolfer3489  2 місяці тому

      You won't believe this but every golf video I post from Thailand loses me subscribers. UA-cam is very strange... :(

    • @davidmorris7094
      @davidmorris7094 2 місяці тому

      @@notaperfectgolfer3489 That is odd isn't it? However it doesn't change my opinion of your channel 😁

  • @devonboygonenative6683
    @devonboygonenative6683 2 місяці тому +1

    Can always rely on you to bring sartorial elegance to the golf course James! Game trending nicely, keep it up.

  • @joncarter9041
    @joncarter9041 2 місяці тому +1

    Things are, indeed, going in the right direction.
    I really do enjoy your BKK golf vlogs. Keep them coming!
    But do hope to see more beautiful Welsh golf during the summer.

  • @slpbasketballer9
    @slpbasketballer9 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video James!

  • @dmichaels4117
    @dmichaels4117 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice round. You looked a little more relaxed on the course today. Keep up the good golf.

  • @johnwilson6336
    @johnwilson6336 2 місяці тому +1

    Well played, James!

  • @steveschwab922
    @steveschwab922 2 місяці тому +2

    Well played James!

    • @notaperfectgolfer3489
      @notaperfectgolfer3489  2 місяці тому

      Nice to score well for once. If I hit a few greens this round could have been so much better too! :)

  • @mrkipling3841
    @mrkipling3841 2 місяці тому +1

    Well played!

  • @KMC2869
    @KMC2869 2 місяці тому

    I enjoy your videos - great play

  • @Ava481
    @Ava481 2 місяці тому +2

    @4:33 - that made me laugh! :) Also a good round that shows GIRs aren't that important. Thanks for sharing.

    • @notaperfectgolfer3489
      @notaperfectgolfer3489  2 місяці тому

      Yeah, I swear that shot was a GIR but we all ran through the back of the rock hard green. Golf's a funny old game! :)

  • @oliver69cork46
    @oliver69cork46 2 місяці тому +1

    Well played and great video,0laying well, great drive over 270 yards

  • @user-zx5hb6wi4k
    @user-zx5hb6wi4k 2 місяці тому

    Good golf, great video. HAPPY DAYS !

  • @jimmywethington964
    @jimmywethington964 2 місяці тому +1

    Great pitch shot on 16

  • @nevemery7726
    @nevemery7726 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi James i really enjoy your vids, keep up the good work. You must try the course at the old airport at Don Mueang 😀

    • @notaperfectgolfer3489
      @notaperfectgolfer3489  2 місяці тому

      I'd love to play and film that course but unfortunately I've been told it's strictly no photography. Very strict there :(

  • @davidwalters313
    @davidwalters313 2 місяці тому

    Very nice video and well played. Do you ever play courses in the countryside?

  • @markwright4822
    @markwright4822 2 місяці тому

    Good effort, driver was working well, looks like you have picked up a few extra yards with it , well done

  • @starks1974
    @starks1974 2 місяці тому

    Great video! Are you still playing those DCI irons? I recall you were playing so well with them.

  • @Tang.Nguyen_Music
    @Tang.Nguyen_Music 2 місяці тому

    Lovely work. Looks like you know your clubs very well. Good tee shorts and no 3-putt make it easy.
    Only observation is that course looks easier than rated 74.6/132. Maybe because you make it looks easy.

  • @paulgreen8228
    @paulgreen8228 2 місяці тому

    James, that’s the longest driving I’ve seen on the channel, well done.

  • @hackandslash873
    @hackandslash873 2 місяці тому

    Phoenix golf club near Pattaya is definitely worth a look. Most impressive clubhouse I've ever seen too.

  • @ian_y
    @ian_y 2 місяці тому +1

    It would be good if you did a general Thailand "life" vlog. Needn't be too personal but an overview. I'm hoping they bring in 90 day visas for Brits so I can spend a few months there in the winter. Congrats on getting your golf game into good shape 👍

    • @notaperfectgolfer3489
      @notaperfectgolfer3489  2 місяці тому

      Cheers mate, maybe in the future but every non course vlog video I've posted gets terrible views :( I heard they could be relaxing visa restrictions which is great news moving forward... :)

    • @howdo1govern995
      @howdo1govern995 2 місяці тому +1

      Just go do 30 days go to immigration get an exstensions for another 30 days then quick trip across the border then back for another 30 days in Thaiand.

  • @vinrxx
    @vinrxx 2 місяці тому

    That is a great score for 3,300 yards. Good job!

  • @original_dirtbag
    @original_dirtbag 2 місяці тому

    Keep going

  • @andrewmartin808
    @andrewmartin808 2 місяці тому +2

    Great to see you on the course again James and another great video. Please keep your enjoyable videos coming!!!...

    • @notaperfectgolfer3489
      @notaperfectgolfer3489  2 місяці тому

      Cheers Andrew, it was good to card a respectable score on a full course 👍👍👍

  • @timwarne6923
    @timwarne6923 2 місяці тому

    I start getting anxious when the music starts mid hole!

  • @pepeangel449
    @pepeangel449 2 місяці тому

    Hello, congratulations on your channel, I encourage you to continue with them. Could you tell me what app you use to generate the card. All the best.

  • @jameslovering9158
    @jameslovering9158 2 місяці тому +1

    To able able to play with such a lovey caddy 🙂 happy days...

  • @grahamtelfer1036
    @grahamtelfer1036 2 місяці тому

    Not sure whether you've moved to Thailand or not? I've been here for 14 years. Army courses in Thailand are very variable. Why don't you play some decent courses like Rancho Charnvee in Khaoyai or Singha Parrk in Khon Kaen?

  • @jcgolf159
    @jcgolf159 2 місяці тому

    Fun times. On avg what do you spend for a round of golf in Thailand? I did see the green fee board but for you, what's an avg round of golf cost everything in ⛳

    • @notaperfectgolfer3489
      @notaperfectgolfer3489  2 місяці тому

      £24-36 inc. transport. This is for 9 holes of play. On this day it cost £36 all in 👍👍

  • @maxflier
    @maxflier 2 місяці тому

    Crushing the drives. Doing anything different with your swing?

    • @notaperfectgolfer3489
      @notaperfectgolfer3489  2 місяці тому +2

      Yes, I don't normally implement UA-cam video tips but I saw one (which I can't remember where) and it worked for me from day 1. Basically, instead of addressing the driver to the ball straight I address the ball with my arms much closer to my chest. The driver sits very high on the toe side at address. It's the exact opposite of Bryson Dechambeau but it seems to help me with straighter & longer drives. Thanks for watching :)

  • @robsmith6087
    @robsmith6087 2 місяці тому

    when we all think about it . . . golf is a CRAZY game !!!!😊😊😊😊😊

  • @timdench2583
    @timdench2583 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for posting James. I noticed that on your chip shots on 14, 15 and 17 you were really lined up way left of the target and that’s where your ball went.

    • @notaperfectgolfer3489
      @notaperfectgolfer3489  2 місяці тому

      Good spot. It’s the open stance chipping technique. It saves me from duffing or thinning chips 👍👍👍

    • @timdench2583
      @timdench2583 2 місяці тому

      @@notaperfectgolfer3489👍

  • @ScratchyBaws
    @ScratchyBaws 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice of that course to allow scruffs to play.

  • @alanmartins6349
    @alanmartins6349 2 місяці тому

    Did you move to Thailand?

  • @kpr1969
    @kpr1969 2 місяці тому +1

    Are you living in Thailand now?

    • @notaperfectgolfer3489
      @notaperfectgolfer3489  2 місяці тому +3

      I live here long time 👍👍

    • @steveallen7063
      @steveallen7063 2 місяці тому

      ​@@notaperfectgolfer3489if you make it down to Hua Hin and fancy a game let me know!

  • @paulthomson2288
    @paulthomson2288 2 місяці тому

    there are alot of nicer courses around Bangkok within a 60 km drive you should try. If you are an expat living in Bangkok join a society like Londoners Club or the Bangkok Wanderers.

  • @Unitedfan461
    @Unitedfan461 2 місяці тому +1

    No coconuts!! Place should be shut down 😂

  • @bentottle917
    @bentottle917 2 місяці тому

    Whats the average green fee in Thailand mate. Could you convert to £ please😂?

    • @notaperfectgolfer3489
      @notaperfectgolfer3489  2 місяці тому +1

      Around £60 all in is average in the Bangkok area. This 9 hole round cost me 1300 baht (£28.26) all in including the caddy tip. There's lots of good courses where every blade of grass is perfect but I don't play those as unfortunately I don't have the wallet for them. Maybe in the future...

  • @squashum778
    @squashum778 2 місяці тому

    Sounds like he hits a lot ‘fat’ , still pretty good!

  • @ReviewsForGolfers
    @ReviewsForGolfers 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice azz

    • @ian_y
      @ian_y 2 місяці тому

      He chose the best caddie 😉

    • @user-zx5hb6wi4k
      @user-zx5hb6wi4k 2 місяці тому

      She's invited to the caddie party.