Mission Hills Phuket at Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa

Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa features a Jack Nicklaus design that opened in 2008 on the northern end of Phuket island, near the Thalang district. The course occupies rolling terrain with natural elevation changes uncommon for the region, allowing Nicklaus to create a layout that moves through varied topography rather than the flatter ground typical of many Thai resort courses. The property sits inland from the Andaman Sea coast, surrounded by tropical vegetation and with views toward distant limestone karst formations characteristic of southern Thailand's landscape.

The routing takes advantage of the site's natural contours, incorporating strategic bunkering and water features that come into play on several holes. Nicklaus designed the course to accommodate resort play while maintaining challenge from the back tees, with multiple teeing grounds allowing flexibility for different skill levels. The layout includes a mix of risk-reward opportunities and forced carries, with particular emphasis on approach shot accuracy to elevated or well-protected greens.

Mission Hills Phuket operates as part of a resort property that includes spa facilities and accommodations, catering primarily to international visitors and Thai golfers seeking a destination experience. The course benefits from Phuket's tropical climate, remaining playable year-round though the monsoon season from May through October brings heavier rainfall. The facility represents one of several upscale golf developments that emerged in Phuket during the 2000s as the island expanded its tourism infrastructure beyond beaches and resorts.