Artitaya Country Club

Artitaya Country Club sits in Ongkarak district of Nakhon Nayok province, roughly 80 kilometers northeast of Bangkok in Thailand's central plains region. Designed by Jack Tuthill, the course occupies terrain characteristic of the area where the landscape transitions from the flat central basin toward the foothills that rise to the east. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and existing vegetation, creating a layout that moves through varied topography rather than the uniformly flat character of courses closer to the capital. Tuthill's design work in Thailand during the 1990s and early 2000s emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating water features and strategic bunkering. At Artitaya, the course presents a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with water coming into play on several holes in forms typical of the region—ponds, canals, and retention areas that serve both aesthetic and drainage purposes in an area subject to seasonal rainfall patterns. The layout requires course management rather than relying solely on length, with doglegs and strategically placed hazards rewarding accurate placement over distance. The club serves both local members and visitors from Bangkok who make the drive for weekend rounds. Nakhon Nayok province remains less densely developed than areas closer to the capital, and the course benefits from a relatively quiet setting with views toward distant hills. The facility includes standard clubhouse amenities and operates year-round, though conditions vary with Thailand's distinct wet and dry seasons.