Doi Inthanon Open is a golf tournament held in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is part of the Asian Tour and has been played since 2012. The tournament is held at the Doi Inthanon Golf & Country Club, which is situated on the slopes of Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest mountain. It is a challenging course with a mixture of hilly and flat terrain, and a few water hazards. The tournament is played in a stroke-play format over four rounds.
History
The Doi Inthanon Open was first played in 2012, with Thailand’s Prayad Marksaeng emerging as the winner. Since then, the tournament has grown in stature, and in 2018 it was included in the Asian Tour’s schedule. It has since become a regular fixture on the Asian Tour, with the winner receiving an exemption to the following season’s Asian Tour.
Course
The Doi Inthanon Golf & Country Club is located on the slopes of Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest mountain. The course is a challenging one, with a mixture of hilly and flat terrain, and a few water hazards. The fairways are narrow and lined with trees, and the greens are fast and undulating.
Hole by Hole Breakdown
- Hole 1: Par 4, 433 yards
- Hole 2: Par 4, 412 yards
- Hole 3: Par 4, 397 yards
- Hole 4: Par 5, 513 yards
- Hole 5: Par 3, 192 yards
- Hole 6: Par 4, 409 yards
- Hole 7: Par 5, 537 yards
- Hole 8: Par 4, 425 yards
- Hole 9: Par 3, 194 yards
- Hole 10: Par 4, 439 yards
- Hole 11: Par 4, 411 yards
- Hole 12: Par 3, 186 yards
- Hole 13: Par 4, 428 yards
- Hole 14: Par 4, 402 yards
- Hole 15: Par 4, 430 yards
- Hole 16: Par 3, 201 yards
- Hole 17: Par 5, 528 yards
- Hole 18: Par 4, 418 yards
Format
The Doi Inthanon Open is played in a stroke-play format over four rounds. Players are allowed to use their own golf equipment and must adhere to the Rules of Golf. The tournament is open to both professional and amateur players.
Prizes
The winner of the Doi Inthanon Open will receive a prize of US$250,000 and an exemption to the following season’s Asian Tour. The second-place finisher will receive US$150,000, while the third-place finisher will receive US$100,000. There are also prizes for the top ten finishers, and a special prize for the leading amateur.
Conclusion
The Doi Inthanon Open is an exciting tournament that is growing in stature each year. The challenging course and generous prize money attract many of the top players from around the world, making it an event that golf fans won’t want to miss.