Malaysia Golf Courses | Play Golf 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.

Designed by Ted Parslow, the Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club’s championship golf course is 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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.

Gunung Raya Golf Resort is located at the foothills of the majestic Gunung Raya 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.

Horizon Hills is a hidden jewel among Johor golf courses. Developed on 1,200 hectares in the heart of Nusajaya, it is a 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.

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.

IOI Palm Villa Golf & Country Resort is located just a 20-minute drive from the Singapore/Malaysia border and 30 mins from Johor City. The 27-hole golf course was 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.

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.

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 playable for all levels of golfers.

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.

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, who is one of the "kings" of the game.

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.

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 was 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.

Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International airport, this 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.

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.

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.

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.

Kulim Golf & Country Resort is most successful among the locals and foreign golfers as its location in the heart of the Kulim Hi-Tech Park, lets 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.

This 18 holes golf course can proudly declare to be the first all-Bermuda golf course in Sabah when it opened in 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 is scattered with numerous ponds and is crossed by natural streams, which adds to the challenge in this layout.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Located near the airport on what was 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 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.

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, which is also the name of the famous cattle ranch in the hugely popular television series Bonanza.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 in championship conditions year round.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 18 of the 27 holes are floodlit. 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.