Riverdale Golf Club stands among the standout golf courses in the Bangkok region. Designed by Jonathan Morrow and Al Tikkanen, the same team behind Phuket’s acclaimed Red Mountain Golf Club, Riverdale showcases intelligent routing and creative use of elevation to produce a course that is both engaging and deceptively challenging. While the layout may not appear intimidating at first glance, this impression quickly proves misleading.

The course is shaped around several large lakes, which were dredged to create the surrounding hills that frame many of the holes. Although the areas beyond the course boundaries feature factories and small villages, once play begins this fades into the background. From the opening tee shot on the gently downhill first hole, the course’s charm, strategy, and immaculate conditioning quickly become apparent.

Riverdale Golf Club’s appeal lies in its harmonious blend of gently rolling fairways, numerous reed-lined lakes, elevated greens, high-quality bunkering, and large sculpted hills that help break up the openness of the terrain. Subtle green contours demand careful putting, while the strategic design rewards thoughtful shot placement over brute force.

After completing the round—and navigating the pristine, subtly breaking greens—players can relax in the modern clubhouse, which offers views over the 10th and 18th holes. The elegant locker rooms provide first-class changing facilities befitting a five-star private members’ club.

Insider Tip: Request to start on the back nine to finish your round with three of the course’s strongest holes. The signature par-5 6th demands two near-perfect shots to reach the green in regulation. The following par-4 7th is a tempting drivable hole, while the par-3 8th features twin greens, including a water-protected island-style target guarded by a pot bunker. These holes provide a thrilling and memorable conclusion to the round.