
Highland (South) Course
Mountain Creek Golf Resort and Residence
About this course
Highland (South) at Mountain Creek Golf Resort and Residence is a Seve Ballesteros design located in the Nakhon Ratchasima province of northeastern Thailand, a region known as Isaan. The course sits in terrain that features natural elevation changes and forested areas characteristic of this part of the country, where the landscape transitions from the Khorat Plateau toward more varied topography. Ballesteros, who designed several courses in Thailand during the 1990s and 2000s, typically incorporated strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward thoughtful shot-making over pure distance. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours, with holes moving through stands of mature trees and across rolling ground. The design philosophy reflects Ballesteros's playing style—emphasizing creativity, course management, and the importance of short game skills around well-defended greens. Water features appear on several holes, a common element in Thai golf course architecture given the region's climate and irrigation needs. Mountain Creek operates as a resort and residential development, offering accommodations and facilities for visiting golfers alongside the Highland (South) course. The property serves both international visitors and Thai golfers from Bangkok and other urban centers, who travel to the region for golf holidays. Nakhon Ratchasima, the nearest major city, provides access to the course while maintaining a setting that feels removed from metropolitan areas. The course represents one of several international designer projects that emerged in Thailand during the country's golf development boom.
Quick facts
- Location
- Ladbuakhao, Nakhon Ratchasima, TH
- Access
- Public
- Designer
- Seve Ballesteros
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive via Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, then embark on a three-hour northeastward journey into the Khorat Plateau, where the dense lowland humidity gradually yields to the cooler, drier air of Nakhon Ratchasima province. The drive traces Highway 2 through Thailand's rural heartland before turning onto quieter provincial roads that wind through eucalyptus groves and rolling farmland. As you approach Ladbuakhao, the landscape begins to lift and open, revealing the elevated terrain that gives Mountain Creek Golf Resort and Residence its name - a serene, high-country retreat far removed from the coastal resorts and urban bustle of the Thai mainstream.

FAQ
Common questions about Highland (South) at Mountain Creek Golf Resort and Residence
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Highland (South) was designed by Seve Ballesteros.
Yes. Highland (South) at Mountain Creek Golf Resort and Residence is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Highland (South) is 36.
Highland (South) is a 9-hole course.
