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Royal Thimphu Golf Course

Thimphu, Bhutan
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Ranked #7 of 13 attractions in Thimphu
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: This is the only golf course in Bhutan and one of the most remote courses on earth.
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Whistler
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46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012

Golf in Bhutan - we had to do it. The course was surprisingly good - rental clubs - they worked, caddies - one was 12!!! If you are a golfer you must play here. More

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011
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Lakey, the owner of the travel agency through which I traveled Yetis and Dragons Bhutan Travels saw me swinging my arms around, and offered me a round of golf with her friends on this course. Having played in some nice courses in UK and USA I thought I will smash them down, but to my surprise the course turned out... More

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Woodbury, CT
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2004
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Believe it or not, the Royal Thimphu Golf Course was very challenging. It is a par 33 (about 2800 yds) with plenty of challenges. The water hazzards are man made and are strategically placed and effective. The fairways are narrow with punishing rough and the greens are bent grass and put very true. The golf course is set in a... More

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