Mission Hills at Mission Hills Golf & Resort

Mission Hills Golf & Resort occupies a distinctive setting in Kanchanaburi Province, west of Bangkok near the border with Myanmar. The course sits in a region known for its mountainous terrain, river valleys, and historical significance from World War II. Jack Nicklaus designed the layout to work with the natural topography of the area, which features elevation changes and tropical vegetation characteristic of western Thailand.

The routing takes advantage of the landscape's contours, incorporating uphill and downhill holes that require golfers to manage both distance and trajectory in the humid climate. The design reflects Nicklaus's approach to creating strategic interest through varied hole lengths and green complexes that reward accurate approach play. Water features appear throughout the course, both as natural elements and design components that frame landing areas and greens.

The resort serves both international visitors and golfers from Bangkok, offering a retreat-style experience in a less urbanized part of Thailand. The property includes accommodation and dining facilities that cater to multi-day golf trips. Kanchanaburi's relative remoteness compared to Thailand's more developed golf regions gives the course a quieter, more secluded character, appealing to those seeking golf away from the busier resort areas near the capital or coastal regions.