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Phuket, Thailand
July 22-29, 2006

The Blue Canyon Country Club Resort and Spa in Phuket, Thailand. Gallery and guide.

Blue Canyon Country Club, located on 720 acres of prime land, is recognized as being among the most exclusive golfing establishments in the region. Cradled in a secluded, verdant valley, against a magnificent backdrop of the majestic Phang Nga mountains and Andaman Sea, Blue Canyon offers two award-winning 18-hole championship golf courses: the Canyon Course built in 1991 and the Lakes Course in 1999. Developed in 1988 from an abandoned tin mine and rubber plantations, both courses are molded around existing canyons and woodlands, with minimal changes to the natural landscape. It was the belief of many that this is the ultimate landform for golf. In an age when many of Asia's new golf courses are little more than man-made reconstructions of the environment, Blue Canyon developer and course designer, Mr. Yoshikazu Kato, went to great extremes to ensure that interference with nature was minimized.

The Clubhouse at Blue Canyon has everything you will need to relax, eat and sleep in comfort. Complete 18 holes of golf, and walk back to your private suite, to relax in your in-room Jacuzzi. Or sit on your private balcony to watch other golfers play the Canyon Course. You can rise with the sun on Phang Nga Bay and watch the the sun set on the Andaman Sea.

Blue Canyon Country Club leapt to fame when the Canyon Course was selected as the venue for the 1994 Johnnie Walker Classic. This was followed by the 1996 Honda Invitational Tournament of the Omega Tour. The Canyon Course's reputation as Asia's best is reaffirmed when 1998 Johnnie Walker Classic returned for the second time - the first golf course to ever host the tournament twice in the 11 years of the JWC history. Johnnie Walker Classic 1994 Many of the world's top golfers, including Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer, Fred Couples, Ian Woosnam and Greg Norman, kept the galleries captivated by their excellent play right until the last hole in 1994. Greg Norman holed his final putt to win the 1994 JWC with a final round of 64, holding on to beat Nick Faldo to reclaim the World No. 1 ranking and setting the Canyon Course record too. Tiger Woods took part in the 1994 Johnnie Walker Classic as an amateur, finishing a joint 34th and he is still the current amateur record holder for the Canyon Course with a score of 71. Johnnie Walker Classic 1998 This time, Tiger played as a professional, turning in one of the greatest comebacks in tournament golf. Trailing leader Erniie Els by 9 strokes, Woods pushed on, forcing Els into a playoff on the 18th. The first hole of the playoff was a draw, but Woods birdied the next for a dramatic win in his mother's homeland.

"Water is the driving force of all nature." When Yoshikazu Kato designed the Lakes Course, he could have easily been working to Leonardo da Vinci's quote. As its name suggests, the Lakes Course offers a whole new challenge to the game of golf with water hazards on 17 out of 18 holes. The Lakes' 18 holes weave their way around rambling lakes, natural canyons and lush woodlands, a tribute to Kato's mission to maintain the integrity of the natural habitat. The course features some of the largest greens in Southeast Asia. Given the challenge of the course and the magnificent natural backdrop, the Lakes offers one of the top golfing experiences in the region.

Phuket has many fine hotels for the discerning tourists. But if you are coming here for a golfing holiday, we'll provide the accommodation that lets you savour the pleasures of living on the course. The Clubhouse offers quality services that are on par with its world class golf courses. It provides 32 rooms accommodations on the Executive Floor with special designed Executive Lounge, where you will receive attentive and personalized service from our specially trained staff. As a guest of our Executive Floor, complimentary services such as continental breakfast, all day coffee/tea service and daily fruit and snacks in our Executive Lounge can be expected. Room amenities include: Jacuzzi bath Balcony with Resting Area Telephone with Data Port for Internet Access Satellite Television

When it's time to slow down and relax, make a visit to the Spa at Blue Canyon. The Spa provides an exotic range of healing and relaxation. This boutique spa developed therapies to suit every golfer and guest need from stress reduction to energy promotion. To ensure total privacy, each has a jacuzzi, an integral shower and is supplied with towels, robes and slippers. The spa rooms aim to help you capture the therapeutic energy inherent in the treatments on offer. Whether your focus is on facial, body or sensory indulgence, spa therapists will take you on a journey through your senses of well being, giving you the finest beauty enhancement treatments and the most contemporary therapies available. Whether you want to ease your mind and body with Traditional Thai, discover deep relaxation and tranquility with a Swedish massage, or treat yourself to a Revitalize facial and Canyon Royale treatment, you're sure to walk out refreshed. All treatments are carried out by fully qualified and highly skilled therapists to achieve the most outstanding results.

The Canyon Restaurant has a fabulous fusion menu and daily sets that are simply delectable. This elegant restaurant opens to both the general public and Club members. The restaurant offers a spectacular view of the Canyon Course. The wine list includes selections from France, South Africa, Chile, Italy and the United States.

Not only does Blue Canyon offer spectacular golf, it has the full range of facilities found at a luxury resort. Your spouse and children can always take advantage of Blue Canyons's two swimming pools, tennis courts and well-equipped gym. And don't forget the region's best pro shop, as well as a superlative spa and golf school. Relax your body and calm your senses after a game of golf at the separate male and female change rooms with traditional Thai massage. The facilities include Jacuzzis, cold plunge, steam and sauna rooms and showers.

This casual restaurant is open-air with a panoramic view of the Canyon Course. Here you can find an international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner or cocktails.

Phuket is an hour's flight from Bangkok, an hour and a half from Singapore, and within a 5 to 8-hour flight travel radius from the major Asian cities. A mere 7 minutes drive (5 kilometres or 3 miles) from Phuket International Airport, Blue Canyon is located along the main highway 402 that links the island to mainland Thailand via Sarasin Bridge in just 15 minutes. Around the island, Blue Canyon is 5 km from Nai Yang National Park with azure waters and white sandy beaches, and 29 km from the bustling city life that is Phuket town.

Club house	Lobby	Canyon restaurant
The Spa at Blue Canyon	Golfers' Terrace	Canyon Shop