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99 East Golf Club

(exciting Ross Watson design)

The Langkawi Golf Club has been reborn as 99 East Golf Club. Millions of tons of earth moved, and hundreds of new plants and trees were rooted to realize the design by Australian golf course architect Ross Watson.  99 East Golf Club, located on oceanfront land between Pantai Cenang & Kuah Town, is 10 minutes from the Langkawi International Airport.

Langkawi

A'Famosa Golf & Country Club

(27-hole resort course located between Kuala Lumpur and Malacca)

A'Famosa Golf Resort is a Malaysia golf course with full resort facilities. This Malaysia golf course is located 1 hour south of Kuala Lumpur and is within easy reach of Kuala Lumpur and Malacca. The 27-hole parkland-style golf course comprises three excellent quality nine-hole loops with a unique Ross Watson design.

Malacca

Amverton Cove Golf & Island Resort

(enjoyable Ted Parslow designed course)

The 18-hole Ted Parslow designed layout at Amverton Cove is located on Carey Island and opened for play in 2013.  The course can be reached from Kuala Lumpur in around 50 minutes by highway. Amverton Cove is both challenging yet fair at the same time.

Kuala Lumpur

Austin Hills Golf Resort

(27 holes of challenging golf & spectacular views)

Located only 15 kilometers from the Johor checkpoint and close to the center of Johor City is the Austin Hills Golf Resort. One cannot help but to notice the enormous white imposing building sitting on top of Austin Hill; this is the clubhouse of Austin Hills Golf Resort which provides a 360-degree panoramic view of Austin Hills Golf Course. Austin Hills was initially set up as two 18-holes golf courses.

Johor

Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort

(3,100 feet above sea level with tight fairways)

Some golf courses in Malaysia are tight looking, and you then thankfully discover only a few holes fit the description. But that's not the case at the Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort, located within the very popular Genting Highlands holiday and entertainment resort. The Awana Genting golf course layout exudes undulating tightness from start to finish.

Kuala Lumpur

Ayer Keroh Country Club

(one of Malacca's best maintained courses)

Ayer Keroh Country Club (AKCC) was carved out of the virgin jungle and opened for play in 1964. The design team led was Tun Abdul Ghaffar Bin Baba, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Chief Minister of Malacca, and a golfing aficionado. The Malacca golf course is located right off the north-south highway and even has a private interchange.

Malacca

Bangi Golf Resort

(36-hole parkland layout; fun and good for all)

Bangi Golf Resort is a 36-hole Kuala Lumpur golf course designed by Golfplan’s Ronald Fream & David Dale consisting of the Kajang, Putrajaya and Bangi Courses. At times quite testing, at others easier-going, this is a pleasant parkland layout, popular with both local and visiting golfers. The signature hole is the par-4 7th, with a testing carry over water to the green.

Kuala Lumpur

Borneo Golf & Country Club

(links style Jack Nicklaus design)

The Borneo Golf & Country Club is located about 70 kilometers from Kota Kinabalu or an hour's drive along the Beaufort Highway sitting on the edge of the South China Sea. This Borneo golf course is a classic Jack Nicklaus design that plays on a vast 900-acre site of lagoons, adjoining flatlands, waste areas and massive bunkers. Nicklaus, undoubtedly, the world's greatest golfer and one of the most prolific and sought-after designers used a natural lagoon to dramatize the effect of the water carries on most of the holes on the front nine.

Kota Kinabalu

Bukit Jawi Golf Resort

(challenging 36-hole layout with emphasis on shot making)

Bukit Jawi Golf Resort on Peninsula Malaysia is about a 45 minutes’ drive from Penang International Airport. The 36-hole Penang golf resort is set in a lush tropical landscape and was built on a former hilly oil palm plantation and around large bodies of contoured lakes. Bukit Jawi is 20 kilometers from Penang Island and consistently ranks among the 20 best golf resorts in Malaysia.

Penang

Bukit Unggul Country Club

(hilly layout playing through thick jungle)

Bukit Unggul Golf and Country Club situated between the hills that also overlook the neighboring town of Dengkil. The course location is approximately one hours’ drive from  Kuala Lumpur. Spread over 65 hectares, renowned American architects, Ronald Fream & David Dale created the course.

Kuala Lumpur

Cameron Highlands Golf & Country Club

(located 5,000 feet above sea-level expect spectacular views)

The Cameron Highlands golf course situated in a valley 5,000 feet above sea level. The golf course has been carved out of the foliage and forests of the Malaysia highlands. Tree-covered mountains surround the entire property, providing a spectacular backdrop for all visiting golfers.

Ipoh | Cameron Highlands

Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort

(one of the best golf courses in Malaysia)

A former tin mining site, Clearwater Sanctuary has won numerous awards for both its golf and its picturesque scenery. Clearwater Sanctuary encloses over 1,000 acres, comprising of forest, jungle, and lakes, in addition to its golf courses. Wildlife is a prominent feature at Clearwater Sanctuary.

Ipoh | Cameron Highlands

Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club

(relaxing & scenic resort course)

Designed by Ted Parslow, the Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club’s championship golf course located within the 400 acres of the luxurious and famous Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort. The golf course is located approximately 30 kilometers or 40 minutes by car from the city of Kota Kinabalu and provides an excellent playing experience in a beautiful and natural landscape.The course was designed to fit in with the local and rustic environment of Sabah Malaysia and rivals the world’s great golf resorts.

Kota Kinabalu

Damai Golf & Country Club

(Arnold Palmer designed resort course)

The Damai Golf and Country Club in Sarawak opened in 1996 and featured the first Arnold Palmer-designed course in Malaysia. The golf course borders the foothills of Mount Santubong and plays along the beaches, rocky outcrops, and mangrove forests on a peninsula protruding into the South China Sea. Damai Golf and Country Club has hosted major golf events such as the Damai Challenge, World Golf Amateur Challenge, and Carlsberg Golf Classic.

Kuching

Danau Golf Club

(tough countryside course, better maintained than most)

Danau Golf Club at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Bangi was fully renovated in 2011 and has since made it to premium course status. In fact, in 2015, Danau Golf Club was voted best-improved golf course in Malaysia due to its challenging layout and better maintenance.The KL golf course is just a short distance from the North-South Highway at the Bangi Exit.

Kuala Lumpur

Desaru Golf & Country Resort

(scenic Trent Jones Jr. course along the South China Sea)

This course permanently closed!The Desaru Golf & Country Resort is reached by easy access either from Johor Bahru by road or Singapore by car ferry. Established in 1984 and relatively short at 6,043 meters par-72, this is Johor's second oldest 18-hole golf course.  Robert Trent Jones Jr, the renowned American golf course architect, clearly recognized that nature was doing most of the work for him at Desaru.

Desaru

Forest City Golf Resort, Classic Course

(challenging course with excellent bunker complexes and elevated greens)

Forest City Golf Resort, Classic Course opened in 2019 located 25 minutes from the Johor city center. The course is also reachable in less than 1 hour from Singapore and set among a large complex of four reclaimed islands in the straits between Singapore and Malaysia. The Classic Course is the second course of the Forest City Golf Resort (FCGR).

Johor

Forest City Golf Resort, Legacy Course

(Nicklaus design with excellent conditioning is #1 in Johor Bahru)

Forest City Golf Resort, Legacy Course opened in 2018 located 25 minutes from the Johor city center. The course is also reachable in less than 1 hour from Singapore and set among a large complex of four reclaimed islands in the straits between Singapore and Malaysia. The Legacy Course is the first course of the Forest City Golf Resort (FCGR).

Johor

Gemas Golf Resort

(natural surroundings and relaxing golf)

Gemas Golf Resort is located 30 minutes from Malacca at the northern border of Johor, south-west of Gemas train station. The Malaysia golf course is also accessible from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur in 2 hours. The developers of the Gemas Golf Resort built the course in an environmentally friendly manner.

Malacca

Glenmarie Golf & Country Club

(Eurasia Cup host venue and one of Malaysia's best courses)

Glenmarie Golf and Country Club is about a half hour's drive from the Kuala Lumpur airport and is one of the main golf courses in the Klang Valley. Glenmarie is regarded as one of the top-10 golf courses in Malaysia, with good conditioning and lovely, ornate landscaping.It was once the Glenmarie Rubber Estates, where oil palm was produced, but now it is a semi-private Kuala Lumpur golf course with nice facilities, locker rooms, sauna, and on-site golf academy.

Kuala Lumpur

Gunung Raya Golf Resort

(international standard golf course designed by Max Wexler)

Gunung Raya Golf Resort located at the foothills of the majestic Gunung Celebration Mountain. The Max Wexler designed Langkawi golf course covers 300 acres of former rubber plantation land. Gunung Raya has beautiful panoramic views and an impressive landscape.

Langkawi

Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club

(home of the Asian Tour Iskandar Johor Open)

Horizon Hills is a hidden jewel among Johor golf courses. Developed on 1,200 hectares in the heart of Nusajaya, the 6,271-meter par-72 championship layout designed by renowned architect Ross Watson. The sprawling 18-hole international championship golf course was officially opened in 2008 and shortly thereafter the 2010 Asian Tour’s Iskandar Johor Open was hosted by the club.

Johor

Impian Golf & Country Club

(Selangor’s Championship Escape.)

Located in the serene township of Kajang, Selangor, just a short drive from Kuala Lumpur, Impian Golf & Country Club offers golfers a truly rewarding experience amid lush greenery and tranquil surroundings. Established in 1995 and designed by renowned architect Ross Watson, this 18-hole, par-72 championship course stretches over 6,900 yards of beautifully contoured fairways, shimmering lakes, and tree-lined holes. The course layout emphasizes strategy and precision, making it an enjoyable challenge for both seasoned players and newcomers alike.

Kuala Lumpur

IOI Palm Villa Golf & Country Resort

(challenging course with excellent hole routing and stunning views)

IOI Palm Villa Golf & Country Resort located just 20-minutes’ drive from the Singapore/Malaysia border and 30 mins from Johor City. The 27-hole golf course developed by the Industrial Oxygen Incorporated (IOI) Group for challenge and leisure in 1998. An exclusive high-end residential township and shopping mall surrounds the golf course.

Johor

Johor Golf & Country Club

(old style parkland course)

Located off the main highway to Kuala Lumpur and right outside the Johor city limits, Johor Golf & Country Club's history goes back quite a way. Initially designed by Malaysian Dato Ahmad Adam as a nine-hole layout in 1970 the full 18-hole track completed in 1972 and was then the first international standard golf course in the State of Johor.  In 1991 the course underwent a redesign and upgrading by noted designer Max Wexler.

Johor

Kajang Hill Golf Club

(scenic and enjoyable design always in good condition)

Note: Kajang Hill Golf Club closed. Kajang Hill Golf Club, located just outside the town of Kajang in the state of Selangor, is a short 30-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur city center. The 7,148-yard championship golf course is a blend of Japanese and Malaysian landscaping, and the garden-like attractiveness and well-maintained course conditions ensure an enjoyable and pleasant golf outing for golfers of all abilities.

Kuala Lumpur

Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam

(one of the most difficult golf courses in Malaysia)

Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam (KGPA) is a 27-Hole golf course established in 1989 and located near Kuala Lumpur. Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam has been voted the most challenging golf course in Malaysia. However, KGPA is still a playable for all levels of golfers.

Kuala Lumpur

Kelab Golf Sarawak

(challenging 36 hole layout near Kuching City)

Kelab Golf Sarawak (Sarawak Golf Club) is the closest golf course to the center of Kuching City and is the only 36-hole golf course in Sarawak.The course consists of the south facing Matang/Santubong 18 and Siol/Demak 18 in the northern direction. There are total two 18-hole golf courses on flat terrain, making exquisite use of water hazards.

Kuching

Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

(classic Peter Thomson parkland design)

Don’t be fooled by the long name! Located on the northern portion of royal town of Shah Alam and very close to the majestic Blue Mosque, Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (KGSAAS) is an important venue not just for visitors golfing in Malaysia but professional golfers as well. KGSAAS provides a quick relief for golfers in Malaysia as the Kuala Lumpur golf course is accessible in only 25 minutes from the center of Kuala Lumpur.The Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah 27-hole layout is connected to royalty not only through its location, but also by its designer, 5-times Open Champion, Peter Thomson, is one of the "kings" of the game.

Kuala Lumpur

Keningau Golf & Country Club

(well recognized parkland golf course)

Keningau Golf Club course is a well established parkland course on the outskirts of the regional town of Keningau. The course is in a rolling setting with creeks, ponds, graced with a variety of Pines, Angsana, Asoka, Banyan, Flame of the Forest trees and some other local species. Internationally well-known golfer, the world No.

Kota Kinabalu

Kota Permai Golf & Country Club

(rated the 3rd best course in Malaysia)

Set within the township of Kota Kemuning, Kota Permai Golf & Country Club has impressed Malaysia golf visitors since its opening in 1998. The 18-hole Kota Permai championship course designed by top international architect, Ross Watson and is one of the best golf courses in Asia. Bearing testimony to the top status of Kota Permai Golf & Country Club is its impressive portfolio of professional golf championships.

Kuala Lumpur

Kota Seriemas Golf and Country Club

(well-manicured course 10 minutes from KLIA)

Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International airport, this new addition to the Malaysia golf scene is capable of hosting major professional tournaments. Balance has been struck to provide playability for golfers of all levels, as well as challenging the best tournament professionals. The course has quickly become a favorite for local and international golfers and is a perfect choice for golfers wanting to play after arriving at the airport or before catching your departure flight.

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club - East Course

(top course and host of Sime Darby US LPGA tournament)

Nestled in the heart of Malaysia’s vibrant capital, the East Course at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) is a golfer’s haven that seamlessly blends championship-level challenge with lush, tropical beauty. Renowned for its strategic layout, the East Course offers a distinctly different experience from its sibling West Course, with undulating fairways, precision-demanding doglegs, and immaculately conditioned greens that test golfers of all levels. Mature trees frame every hole, while sparkling lakes and artfully placed bunkers create both a visual feast and a true test of course management.

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club - West Course

(site of the PGA Tour CIMB Classic and LPGA Sime Darby)

The West Course at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) is the crown jewel of Malaysia’s golfing scene, celebrated for its prestigious tournament pedigree and stunning layout. Designed to championship standards, the West Course has hosted world-class events such as the CIMB Classic and Maybank Malaysian Open, earning a reputation as one of Asia’s finest tests of golf. Featuring dramatic elevation changes, beautifully contoured fairways, and pristine, lightning-fast greens, the course challenges even the most seasoned players while remaining fair and enjoyable.

Kuala Lumpur

Kudat Golf Club

(oldest Sabah golf course was once part of St. Andrews Scotland)

Established in 1906 when it was affiliated with St. Andrew's of Scotland, Kudat Golf Club is the oldest golf club in Sabah Malaysia. Located in Kudat, a town on the tip of Borneo and 160 kilometers north of Kota Kinabalu, the Sabah golf course was upgraded into an 18 hole par-72 layout in 2002 when the new front nine opened and lengthened the total course to 6,080 meters.

Kota Kinabalu

Kulim Golf & Country Resort

(prestigious club and golf course)

Kulim Golf & Country Resort is most successful among the locals and foreign golfers as it's location in the heart of the Kulim Hi-Tech Park,  let's golfers experience the new life in the club. Golfers can enjoy the 27-hole international course and can experience the beautiful surroundings. The layout and clubhouse are designed to promote sportsmanship through golf, social and recreational activities.

Penang

Lahad Datu Golf & Country Club

(all-Bermuda golf course in Sabah)

This 18 holes golf course can proudly declare to be the first all-Bermuda golf course in Sabah when it opened 1994. Located in the middle of an area of mature oil palm, which is prone to flooding during the monsoon periods, it is designed to adapt the contours of the land and be environmentally friendly.The course scattered with numerous ponds and streams crossed by natural streams, which adds to the challenge in this layout.

Kota Kinabalu

Meru Valley Golf Resort

(scenic course located in the heart of Ipoh)

One of the only international standard golf courses in Perak, Meru Valley Golf Course is a 27-hole championship resort divided into three distinctive nine-hole tracks, the Valley, Waterfall, and River. Golfers of all standards enjoy their game with an appropriate level of challenge and three signature holes. The course is short by modern standards, which makes it easier for higher handicap golfers to putt for pars, instead of saving bogeys.

Ipoh | Cameron Highlands

Miri Golf Club

(one of the oldest golf courses in Malaysia)

The Discovery of oil in 1905 brought wealth, prosperity, and tremendous growth to the then small fishing village of Miri. The expatriates from the Netherlands and England drove the establishment of Miri Golf Club in 1910. Today, Miri has evolved into a bustling metropolis.

Kuching

Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai

(well-maintained and scenic resort course)

Nestled along the pristine shores of the South China Sea in Sabah, Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai offers golfers an exceptional blend of tropical luxury and world-class play. The resort is home to its own 18-hole championship golf course, designed to challenge players of all levels while showcasing breathtaking ocean views, lush jungle landscapes, and rolling fairways. Each round is enhanced by refreshing sea breezes, wide-open greens, and peaceful surroundings that make every game both invigorating and relaxing.

Kota Kinabalu

Nilai Springs Golf & Country Club

(decent KL golf course)

With 27 perfectly designed holes, Nilai Springs Golf & Country Club is a decent golf course. The championship course - a combination of 3 nines, namely Mango, Island, and Pines - is specially created for golfers who wish to take their golfing skills to the limit. The generously spread water hazards and narrow fairways accentuated by tricky bunkers will be a real test for golfers hoping to achieve pars and birdies.

Kuala Lumpur

Orna Golf & Country Club

(one of Malaysia's most challenging courses)

Orna Golf & Country Club (OGCC) is located on an undulating site 25 minutes from Malacca. Orna Golf & Country Club has gained a well-deserved reputation as one of the most challenging golf courses in West Malaysia since it opened for play in late 1997.  The 27-hole Malacca golf course has hosted numerous professional events and is a regular fixture for the Asian Tour qualifying school.

Malacca

Palm Garden Golf Club

(excellent and undulated Ted Parslow design and part of the IOI Resort complex)

Part of the IOI Resort, Palm Garden, is a 30-minute drive from the Kuala Lumpur city center. The club embarked on a major exercise in 2009, which saw the emergence of 18 new holes designed by talented course architect Ted Parslow. The Course is sand-capped (i.

Kuala Lumpur

Palm Resort Golf & Country Club

(championship layout over rolling hills with emphasis on shot making)

Located near the Senai Airport, Palm Resort Golf & Country Club is a premier golf destination with three distinctively individual 18-hole championship courses designed by Hiromasa Inagawa and a spectrum of facilities for sports and recreation. The award-winning Palm Resort Golf & Country Club was voted No. 1 in Johor by Golf Malaysia Magazine in 2001/2002 and No.

Johor

Penang Golf Club

(host of the 31st Malaysia Open won by Vijay Singh)

Located near the airport on once a 130-acre hilly rugged and rocky jungle, the Penang Golf Club (former Bukit Jambul Country Club) has established itself as one of Malaysia's top golf clubs right from the opening in 1984.  Thereafter, course upgrades and renovations have enabled Penang Golf Club to keep its leadership position among Penang golf courses. In fact, Penang Golf Club was the venue for the 31st Malaysian Open in 1992 which was won by Vijay Singh.

Penang

Penang Golf Resort

(long course favored by big hitters)

Penang Golf Resort is a welcoming retreat for golfers seeking comfort, convenience, and great value in one of Malaysia’s most vibrant destinations. Surrounded by lush greenery and peaceful landscapes, the resort provides a relaxing atmosphere that perfectly complements your golfing holiday. With easy access to some of Penang’s best championship golf courses, players of all levels can enjoy diverse layouts, scenic fairways, and well-maintained greens.

Penang

Ponderosa Golf & Country Club

(excellent Ronald Fream re-design)

Tucked away in an idyllic suburb of Johor Bahru Ponderosa Golf & Country Club is located just 15 minutes from the city center and 8 kilometers from the Singapore causeway. The Max Wexler designed Ponderosa Golf & Country Club blends natural terrain and tropical foliage to create a natural golf environment. The course derives its name from a well-known American pine, is also the name of the famous cattle ranch in the hugely popular television series Bonanza.

Johor

Pulai Springs Country Club, Melana Course

(challenging course with lots of elevation changes

Nestled at the foothills of Mount Pulai, the Pulai Springs Resort comprises natural breath-taking views and sweeping panoramas of rolling greens and undulating hills. Pulai Springs Resort is home to two championship golf courses and once ranked as one of the World's Top 50 Golf Resorts.The Melana Course is Pulai Spring's No.

Johor

Pulai Springs Country Club, Pulai Course

(excellent Trent Jones II course)

Nestled at the foothills of Mount Pulai, the Pulai Springs Resort is naturally endowed with breath-taking views and sweeping panoramas of rolling greens and undulating hills. Pulai Springs Resort is home to two championship golf courses and was once ranked as one of the World's Top 50 Golf Resorts.The Pulai course is an outstanding Trent Jones II design.

Johor

Royal Selangor Golf Club, New Course

(premier & exclusive golf club in Malaysia)

This 45-hole golf and sports complex is one of the golf courses in Kuala Lumpur that is located in the city center where the famous Merdeka Square and Petronas Twin Towers are located.  Established in 1893, The Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC) is the founding ground of golf in Malaysia and the premier Malaysia golf club.  RSGC's New Course, which dates from 1924, wraps itself around the front-nine of its longer and more renowned companion, the Old Course.

Kuala Lumpur

Royal Selangor Golf Club, Old Course

(birthplace of the Malaysian Open)

Established in 1893, The Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC) is the founding ground of golf in Malaysia and the premier Malaysia golf club. Superbly a sanctuary amid the city center, the beautifully landscaped parkland courses command a panoramic view of the Kuala Lumpur’s skyline and are always a joy to play.The founding members played at another site for over twenty five years before being forced to move to the present location when the government acquired the original estate for use as a public park.

Kuala Lumpur

Sabah Golf & Country Club

(Excellence Golf Courses on one of Southeast Asia’s)

Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Sabah, Malaysia, the Sabah Golf & Country Club stands as a beacon for golf enthusiasts seeking both challenge and serenity. This prestigious club seamlessly blends the natural beauty of its surroundings with world-class facilities, offering an unparalleled golfing experience. As you step onto the meticulously manicured fairways, you're greeted by a panorama of verdant hillsides, dense tropical foliage, and the distant silhouette of majestic mountains.

Kota Kinabalu

Saujana Golf & Country Club, Bunga Raya Course

(2nd course at the exclusive Saujana Golf & Country Club)

Although the Saujana Palm Course hosts the big professional golf tour events, the Bunga Raya Course remains many people's favorite. Whereas the tour players get a slightly longer and (some might say) more forgiving layout to play on, the Bunga Raya is nicknamed the Crocodile because of its powerful bite. It is tighter and more undulating than the Palm, presenting a stern but thoroughly enjoyable test for the higher handicap golfer.

Kuala Lumpur

Saujana Golf & Country Club, Palm Course

(world-class course, home of the Malaysia Open)

Saujana was built out of the rolling hills of a former oil palm estate. The 2 golf courses, Palm and Bunga Raya are characterized by undulating fairways, mounds, bunkers, ridges, lakes and ponds. Both Saujana courses are equally challenging and maintained n championship conditions year round.

Kuala Lumpur

Senibong Golf Club

(classic Pete Dye designed resort course)

Poresia Golf Club (now Senibong Golf Club) started in 1990 as a name combination of the 'Pore' of Singapore and 'Sia' of Malaysia. It symbolizes the link between the two countries and the cooperation of those who brought the resort into existence. The Johor course is the nearest golf resort to Singapore,  located 15 minutes from the Tuas checkpoint.

Johor

Staffield Country Resort

(countryside course is a perennial top 10 in Kuala Lumpur)

Often mentioned as an all-inclusive golf resort, Staffield Country Resort offers a variety of leisure activities centered on the Graham Marsh and Ross Watson-designed 27-hole golf course. The resort is located almost 1 hour from Kuala Lumpur city center or slightly shorter from the airport. Since its official inception in 1994, the Staffield golf course has garnered a good reputation for offering exciting challenges for professional and amateur golfers.

Kuala Lumpur

Starhill Golf & Country Club

(36 holes of challenging and enjoyable golf)

Bintang Course(lightly tree lined, parkland layout)The Bintang Course offers an interesting range of difficulties for the golfer. At a length of 6,834 yards from the tips, the par -72 layout which is built largely over riverine and swamp areas poses many challenges. Water serves as the primary obstacle for this course although the fairways are wide and generous.

Johor

Sungai Long Golf & Country Club

(first Jack Nicklaus designed course in Malaysia)

Officially opened in 1992 and just 15 minutes drive from downtown Kuala Lumpur, Sungai Long Country Club was the first Jack Nicklaus designed course in Malaysia. The course underwent major renovations in 2013 including the upgrading of the greens to TifEagle Bermuda grass, as well as improved drainage and irrigation to enhance the turf conditions of this magnificent design. The course features strategically placed bunkering, immaculately groomed greens and fairways with generous landing areas and meticulous landscaping throughout.

Kuala Lumpur

Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club

(27-hole scenic and well-maintained layout)

Part of the Sutera Harbour Resort complex, the Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club is a 27-hole 6316-meter championship golf course designed by Graham Marsh.  Centrally located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu and just 10 minutes from the international airport, the course is also within walking distance of both resorts at Sutera Harbour.The Sutera Harbour Golf Club has collected numerous awards of distinction and hosted several major tournaments including the 2nd Best Golf Resort in 2008 and the Asian Tour 2011 Sabah Masters, respectively.

Kota Kinabalu

Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort, Plantation Course

(nice layout among original fruit orchids and palm plantations)

The Johor Golf Resort occupies 800 acres of land along the water on Straits of Johor and next to Pasir Gudang new town. It takes 30 minutes to reach from either the Singapore-Johor causeway or Johor Bahru itself.  The Plantation Course opened for play in November 1992.

Johor

Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort, Straits Course

(challenging layout along the coastline of the Straits of Johor)

The Johor Golf Resort occupies 800 acres of land along the water on Straits of Johor and next to Pasir Gudang new town. It takes 30 minutes to reach from either the Singapore-Johor causeway or Johor Bahru itself.  The Straits golf course follows closely to the coastline of the Straits of Johor.

Johor

Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort, Village Course

(nice blend of hills, valleys, and lakes surrounded by local villages)

The Johor Golf Resort occupies 800 acres of land along the water on Straits of Johor and next to Pasir Gudang new town. It takes 30 minutes to reach from either the Singapore-Johor causeway or Johor Bahru itself.  The Village Course began operation in August 1994.

Johor

Tasik Puteri Golf & Country Club

(Where Nature Meets Championship Golf)

Nestled in the tranquil township of Bandar Tasik Puteri, Rawang, Tasik Puteri Golf & Country Club is one of Selangor’s finest golf destinations, just a short drive from Kuala Lumpur. Designed by Tim Woolbank of Australian Golf Management, this impressive 27-hole, par-72 layout offers a captivating mix of lush greenery, shimmering lakes, and strategic bunkers that challenge golfers of all levels. Each nine Puteri, Putera, and Tasik presents its own character, combining natural beauty with well-crafted design.

Kuala Lumpur

Templer Park Country Club

(routed among phenomenal limestone cliffs is a must play for scenic beauty)

Designed by the legendary Japanese professional golfer Jumbo Ozaki and the renowned golf course architect Kentaro Sato, the layout has stood the test of time, and is as much of a challenge today as it was when first opened. Templer Park is easily accessible by a 45-minute drive from most Kuala Lumpur hotels and resorts. Templer’s has picked up quite a reputation of being a real championship course.

Kuala Lumpur

The Els Club Desaru Coast, Ocean Course

(excellent tournament-ready course designed by Ernie Els)

Desaru

The Els Club Desaru Coast, Valley Course

(Vijay Singh design in collaboration with Ernie Els)

Desaru

The Els Club Teluk Datai

(renovated scenic woodlands track is one of Malaysia's best)

Set against the backdrop of Langkawi’s mystical rainforest and the shimmering Andaman Sea, The Els Club Teluk Datai is a true golfing paradise designed by the legendary Ernie Els. Consistently ranked among Asia’s most scenic and prestigious golf courses, it offers a world-class layout that blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings. The course winds gracefully through centuries-old trees, streams, and coastal vistas, ensuring every round is as breathtaking as it is challenging.

Langkawi

The Legends Golf Resort & Country Club

(strategic Jack Nicklaus 18 holes + challenging Arnold Palmer 9-holes)

The Legends Golf & Country Resort located in Johor is an easy 40-minute drive from Singapore via the second causeway. The original concept was to offer championship courses, one designed by Jack Nicklaus, another by Arnold Palmer, the third by Gary Player to all Johor golfers. Only the Nicklaus course and 9-holes of the Arnold Palmer track was completed however.

Johor

The Mines Resort & Golf Club

(Robert Trent Jones Jr. design in former tin mine)

Built on the former site of the largest open cast tin mine in the world, The Mines Golf Course is the centerpiece of a resort complex stretching across 1,000 acres and encompassing five million square feet of interior space. Robert Trent Jones, Jr. was called in to design the Mines golf course as the condition of the land was so sorry that many thought that development was impossible.

Kuala Lumpur

Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club

(solid 27 hole layout ideal for all levels of golfers)

Within its 27-hole layout, Tiara Melaka contains the superb Woodlands-nine, a good nine-hole loop of undulating, through the jungle golf. With dense jungle lining the way, and a few monkeys probably looking on, this immensely attractive rainforest environment contains many pleasantly undulating and very picturesque holes. The par-4 3rd is a challenging gem, requiring a strategic decision on the tee, either lay-up and leave a longer approach shot, or drive over a stream that diagonally crosses the fairway.

Malacca

Tropicana Golf & Country Resort

(27 hole Graham Marsh design with floodlights)

The Tropicana Golf & Country Resort's 27-hole championship golf course is known to be among the best in the country, with many Kuala Lumpur golfers including this a stop on their golfing itinerary. At the Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, golf is played day and night as comes 18 of the 27 holes are floodlight. There are two courses complete with rolling hills and sweeping valleys, each designed to USGA specifications, which offer golfing pleasure to players of all abilities.

Kuala Lumpur