Summit Green Valley Chiangmai Country Club

Summit Green Valley Chiangmai occupies rolling terrain in Mae Rim, a district north of Chiang Mai city known for its agricultural valleys and proximity to forested mountain slopes. Designed by Denis Griffiths, the course reflects the architect's experience working across Southeast Asia, where he developed layouts that incorporate natural elevation changes and water features into tropical settings. The property takes advantage of the region's topography, with fairways that move through varied ground rather than occupying a single flat plane. The routing makes use of the site's natural contours, asking golfers to manage uphill and downhill lies as well as approach shots to greens positioned at different elevations. Water comes into play on several holes, typical of courses in northern Thailand where irrigation ponds and streams are both functional and strategic elements. The layout includes a mix of hole lengths and shapes, with doglegs that follow the land's natural fall lines and par threes that play across or along water hazards. Summit Green Valley serves both local members and visiting golfers drawn to the Chiang Mai area, which has become a regional hub for golf tourism in northern Thailand. The club operates within the broader context of Thai golf culture, where courses often combine challenging design with accessible green fees compared to other parts of Asia. The Mae Rim location places it within reach of Chiang Mai's urban center while maintaining a more rural, open atmosphere.