Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin
Address
101 Moo 9, Tab Tai, Hua Hin
77110, Prachuabkirikhan
Thailand
Name of contact for environmental and social issues:
Mr. Stacey Walton, General Manager
Phone +668 173 69200 
Fax +663 261 6222
Email click here
Website www.banyanestatehuahin.com
Course description
Banyan Golf Club, which opened October 1, 2008, was designed using the natural contours of the land and maximum preservation of trees.
Par 72, 18-hole championship golf course.
Black - 7361 yards, rating 75.2 / slope 137
Blue - 6774 yards, rating 72.2 / slope 130
White - 6286 yards, rating 70.3 / slope 120
Red - 5087 yards, rating 69.7 / slope 114
Grass types: Fairways – Native grass Zoysia
Tee boxes: Paspalum
Greens: Tifeagle
The Banyan Golf Club Hua Hin was designed and constructed by Pirapon Namatra of Golf East Co., Ltd. Golf East, established in 2004 by a group of engineers and architects, handles planning, design, construction and operation for all elements of a golf project. They specialize in environmentally-responsible courses and facilities.
Dr. Micah Woods, president and research director of the Asian Turfgrass Center, was the consultant turfgrass expert, who recommended using native grasses on fairways to reduce the need for chemicals.
The operating company, GLS Asia Limited, promotes responsible and sustainable golf course management.
Special features/accolades
- Signature hole (#15) with sea views to Sing Toh Island.
- Warm up and practice facilities.
- State of the art clubhouse with two dining venues- The Terrace Restaurant for fine dining and Mulligan’s Pub for beer and snacks. Modern contemporary Thai architecture.
- Four exclusive roof-top clubhouse suites offering 5-star overnight accommodation.
Key achievements in environment/social activities
Although a new course, Banyan Golf Club has been recognized as ECO Golf Course by Six Senses hotel group.
Banyan Golf Club has started to implement an ambitious environmental program, with numerous concrete achievements:
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
- Energy efficiency, conservation and management.
- Air quality protection and noise control.
- Fresh water resource management (treatment of wastewater and use of grey water; efficient self-contained irrigation network, self-sufficient in water, even during dry season).
- Composting of organic waste.
- Reduction in waste sent to landfills.
- Recycling and reduction in use of paper.
- Improved relations with neighboring communities.
- Ecosystem conservation and management.
- Assisting in development of solar power technology for golf carts.
Philosophy
"Banyan Golf Club management will ensure that it maintains its environmental-friendly standards of its golf course operations by commitment to achieving the following objectives:
- Prepare a Sustainability Policy involving all staff members.
- Reduce waste, improve efficiency.
- Attract ethical investment.
- Enhance relations with local communities.
- Regularly measure, record and improve relevant key sustainability indicators (water, electricity, waste, chemicals, land, usage, noise, nature and environmental impact).
- Regularly communicate current environmental and social performance to all stakeholders, including customers, shareholders and government officials."
Mr. Stacey Walton
General manager at Banyan Golf Club and director of GLS Asia Limited.
