“[People living in Hawaii] have previously mostly gone to the U.S. Mainland to play golf away from home, but Thailand is a big attraction,” said Mark Siegel, president of the marketing firm Golf in a Kingdom — The Thailand Golf Experience, in a statement.

His leads a cooperative marketing program made up of golf courses, hotels and resorts in Thailand’s five major golf destinations — Bangkok, Phuket, Hua Hin, Pattaya and Chiang Mai.

The 10-person delegation’s visit to Oahu was organized by businessman and Oahu Country Club member Randy Ho, who wasn’t immediately available for comment.

The club hosted two tournaments for the visitors and local players, while a presentation for 130 travel agents and tour operators provided insight into playing golf in Thailand.

Siegel said it was the most productive marketing trip he had experienced.

“We were able to raise the knowledge and awareness of [Hawaii’s] golfers about playing in Thailand,” he said. “The quality of the courses, food, entertainment and value for money make Thailand unique. A seven-night package with four rounds of golf is about half the price of most other golf destinations.”