Langkawi Island, Malaysia
Langkawi is a popular holiday destination in Malaysia, fondly known as the Isle of Myths and Legends. The islands offer beautiful beaches with crystal-clear waters, soft sand, and stunning views; and great natural attractions, including the Langkawi Sky Bridge, Kilim Geoforest Park, and Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls. These attractions offer opportunities to explore the island's unique natural landscape and wildlife.
What makes Langkawi a great destination for golfers of course, is the famous Els Club Teluk Datai golf course on the island. Complement your round at Els, with a round at the Gunung Raya Golf Resort at foothills of the majestic Gunung Raya mountain, providing stunning views of the surrounding rainforest and mountains.
As a fantastic tourist destination for everyone, golfers and non-golfers alike, it is a great choice to bring the whole family on the trip.
Els Langkawi
The Els Club Teluk Datai golf course layout is blended seamlessly into a tall and dense tropical rainforest, while offering stunning views of the Andaman Sea. There will be plenty of opportunities to see native wildlife such as monkeys and birds during your round. You will be hard-pressed to find any other course with such an intimidating and breathtaking backdrop in the tropics. Golf Digest named it one of the Top 10 Best New International Courses in 2014.
And for those players who have the mental fear of getting your ball out of the sand, you will be pleased to know that the 18-hole course is designed without bunkers. So relax, absorb the beautiful scenary and shoot your best scores here.
Gunung Raya
The Gunung Raya Golf Resort is situated at the foothills of the majestic Gunung Raya mountain, providing stunning views of the surrounding rainforest and mountains. It is an international-standard 18-holes golf course designed by the renowned American golf architect, Max Wexler, which sprawls over 300 acres of former rubber plantation land.
If your swing is rusty, there’s no better place to warm up at Gunung Raya, with its wide and friendly fairways before playing your round at The Els Teluk Datai.