Manila Golf Courses | Play Golf in Manila
Below is a list of the best golf courses in Manila, Philippines.
The Philippines are most popular during the dry season, between November and April. Temperatures are high during March and April, so it’s best to travel during the cooler months of December to February.
Situated on Luzon Island, Manila is a mix of modern skyscrapers and Spanish colonial architecture. The main airport and entry point to the Philippines is Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
The nightlife is varied from great bars and clubs, to casinos and theatres, some showing Broadway shows.
There are around 75 golf clubs in this region, and we have listed what we think are the top courses near the city.
Alabang Golf and Country Club
(Metro Manila premium club)
Founded back in 1981, this Club has a total land area of 74 hectares that includes a par 72, 6,950 yards 18-hole golf course. Ever since the Alabang Country Club construction in 1981, it has been one of the premier golf clubs in the Metro Manila area.
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
[Alabang Golf and Country Club Reservation & Information...]
Ayala Greenfield Golf & Leisure Club
This all-weather 18-hole championship course is located 70 kms south of Manila
Ayala Greenfield Golf and Leisure Club was built in 2005 by well-known golf architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. [Ayala Greenfield Golf & Leisure Club Reservation & Information...]
Calatagan Golf Club
Experience a truly relaxing golf experience
Facing the West Philippine Sea, in the municipality of Calatagan in Batangas is located the Calatagan Golf Club,
Canlubang Golf & Country Club
One of the largest golf courses in the Philippines
Canlubang is perhaps one of the largest golf courses in the Philippines. Originally a sugar plantation, Robert Trent Jones created two courses here, North and South.
The Club is situated in Laguna, just 5 kilometers from Terelay and around 1 hour 45 minutes south of Manila.
[Canlubang Golf & Country Club Reservation & Information...]
Club Intramuros Golf Course
Day and night golf right in the heart of the city
During the colonization period, the takeover of the Spaniards in the country led to the creation of the “Walled City” called Intramuros. Construction of the walls were built to prevent foreign invaders from crashing in.
Years after during the American colonization, the walls were rebuilt and drastic changes were made to the city, including building a golf course.
Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club
(largest golf facility in the Philippines)
This club offers the largest golfing facility in the Philippines, with an incredible four championship-level courses. It takes only up to one hour to drive there from Makati City, through the South Superhighway and Carmona, Cavite.
You are spoilt for choice here, as these golf courses will suit players at all levels.
[Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club Reservation & Information...]
Hallow Ridge Filipinas Golf
Very challenging layout designed by Japanese golf Architect, Seiichi Inoue in the late 60s. At 7,163 yards, the course feels even longer as many holes have elevated greens. With water hazards and old trees guarding many fairways, this course demands accurancy off the tees; albeit favoring the bold anbd the brave.
Manila Golf and Country Club
The oldest and finest golf course in the country
Manila Golf and Country Club was named as the “oldest and finest golf course in the country” by local newspaper, Philippine Star.
In 1901, the first Manila Golf Club’s course was laid out in Caloocan. Then In 1949, the course was transferred to Makati, where shortly after World War II, it acquired a tract of land adjacent to Fort William Mckinley.
Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club
(Two Nicklaus-designed courses- among the best in the Philippines)
Awarded in 2020 as the top golf course in the Philippines by Golf Digest, this club is 41 kilometers south of Manila and takes around 1.5 hours to drive along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).
Manila Southwoords, opening in 1992 and quickly gained international recognition.
[Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club Reservation & Information...]
Mount Malarayat Golf & Country Club
Cool fresh mountain breeze tirelessly sweeps through golf course
Located within one of the most visited tourist destinations, and just outside the Metro Manila area, is the Mount Malarayat Golf & Country Club.
Mount Malarayat Golf & Country Club is part of the sweeping scenery of the Malarayat mountain range, with uninterrupted views of rolling hills and lush panoramas.
Elevated at 1,200 feet above sea level, the cool fresh mountain breeze sweeps thru the 200-hectare property, great on a hot day.
[Mount Malarayat Golf & Country Club Reservation & Information...]
Riviera Golf Club
(Championship Fred Couples & Bernard Langer layout)
A great location, combined with the perfect harmony of nature, by two top designers, makes the Riviera Golf & Country Club a real treat for any golfer.
Located in a prime spot in Silang, Cavite, and around 55 km South of Manila, it features two all-weather, Master Champions-designed courses.
The Riviera Golf Club is an exciting concept, unparalleled in the Philippines, because of its vision to be among Asia’s most outstanding golf courses.
Sherwood Hills Golf Club
Top 18 holes in the Philippines
Sherwood Hills is one of three Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses in the country, and apparently it happens to be the Golden Bear’s favorite.
Located only a half hour outside Makati City, Sherwood Hills is not to be missed.
Nicklaus was in the country doing a site inspection of the construction of the two golf courses at Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club (both Nicklaus signatures) when Freddy Campos invited him out to Trece Martires, Cavite to check out another property they were in the midst of developing.
Southlinks Golf Club
Scenic views of sunlit forests and rolling plains awaits
Southlinks Golf Club opened its doors to the public in February 2014. The artistry of its 18-hole golf course is worth noting, and was designed by the skillful hands of Golfplan’s Kevin Ramsey.
Scenic views of sunlit forests and rolling plains, are what awaits players at this relatively new course.
Splendido Taal Golf Course
If you like hilly terrain, then this Greg Norman layout will not disappoint.
This all-weather golf course is located on hilly terrain, and was designed by golfing legend Greg Norman.
Construction began in 1996 and was completed four years later in 2000. Each hole has four sets of tees, and the yardage from the back tees is 6,997.
Sta. Elena Golf & Country Club
One of the most coveted golf courses
Sta. Elena Golf Club has been included several times in the list of 100 Best Golf Courses Outside the United States by Golf Digest Magazine - the first in 2005-2006 and the more recent one in 2016-2017. It is a prestigious award recognized by professionals in the industry.
[Sta. Elena Golf & Country Club Reservation & Information...]
Summit Point Golf & Country Club
Replicated 18 renowned golf holes in the world, including holes from St. Andrews and Augusta National
Because of the number tourists going to the Lipa City area, the Summit Point Golf & Country Club was established in 2006. It is located 87 kms South of Manila, just an hour and 45 minutes’ drive.
This par 72 6,775-yard course was designed by famous golf architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr, where has replicated 18 renowned golf holes in the world.
[Summit Point Golf & Country Club Reservation & Information...]
Sun Valley Golf Club
(top Arnold Palmer design)
Not to be confused with the Clark Sun Valley Golf near Clark in Pampanga, Sun Valley is around 75 minutes from Manila.
Originally designed by John Hamilton of the Arnold Palmer Design team, it has 21 holes, three of which were designed for use at their academy. It is one of the top 30 courses in the country.
Tagaytay Highlands International Golf Club
Listed as one of the most picturesque courses in the country
Listed as one of the most picturesque courses in the country, Tagaytay Highlands International Golf Club, also boasts some of the most picturesque views of Taal Volcano.
The club is located 65 kilometers away from the capital city, Manila and overlooks Taal Lake and volcano, and the drive from Manila takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
There is also a second course called The Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club, and is also an 18-hole championship golf courses set atop Tagaytay's highest elevations, offering year-round cool weather.
[Tagaytay Highlands International Golf Club Reservation & Information...]
The Country Club Philippines
Three well maintained pristine golf courses
The Country Club Philippines is close to Makati, and about 50 kilometers away from Manila, via the South Super Highway and thru the Silangan exit.
It is one of the best and few exclusive clubs not only in the Philippines, but in Asia as well.
It was named 2nd best golf course in the country by Top 100 Golf Courses website in 2017.
The Orchard Golf & Country Club
Voted the second-best club in the Philippines by Golf Digest USA in 2020
The Orchard Golf and Country Club was voted the second-best club in the Philippines by Golf Digest USA in 2020.
The Orchard as it is known, is located one and half hours (34 kms) south of Manila.
It is distinguished by having not one, but two world class championship courses, The Arnold Palmer Course and The Gary Player Course.
[The Orchard Golf & Country Club Reservation & Information...]
Villamor Air Base Golf Course
Being close to the centre of town, it is a popular choice for local golfers and tourists
Located around the corner from Resorts World Manila and very close to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Villamor is a good 18-hole par 72 course.
Although a fairly flat layout, the 6,271 yards is still an exciting challenge with narrow fairways and a few water hazards to contend with.
A well-established public course, it has hosted the Philippines Open in the past.
[Villamor Air Base Golf Course Reservation & Information...]
Wack Wack Golf & Country Club
Hosted some of the country’s top tournaments including Asian Tour events
One of the country’s most exclusive and elite golf clubs is the Wack Wack Golf & Country Club. Located 9.2 km East of the capital, it takes roughly 45 minutes to get there.
[Wack Wack Golf & Country Club Reservation & Information...]
