Springfield Royal at Springfield Royal Country Club

Springfield Royal Country Club sits along Thailand's upper Gulf coast in Cha-Am, a beach town in Phetchaburi Province roughly two hours south of Bangkok. Jack Nicklaus designed the course, which opened in the mid-1990s as part of the development boom that brought international golf architects to Thailand during that era. The layout occupies relatively flat coastal terrain typical of the region, with the design relying on strategic bunkering, water hazards, and green complexes to create challenge rather than dramatic elevation change.

The course reflects Nicklaus's design principles from that period, emphasizing playability for resort guests while maintaining enough strategic depth to test accomplished players. Water comes into play on multiple holes, a common feature in Thai golf course design where irrigation ponds serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. The property includes mature tropical landscaping that has developed over the decades since opening, providing definition between holes and shade in the coastal climate.

Springfield Royal operates primarily as a resort and member facility, drawing both local golfers from the Bangkok area and international visitors attracted to Cha-Am's beach resort character. The club offers the amenities typical of Thai country clubs, including a clubhouse with dining facilities. The course remains one of several Nicklaus designs in Thailand, part of the Golden Bear's broader portfolio across Southeast Asia during the 1990s expansion of golf in the region.