Mountain Creek Golf Resort and Residence

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.