Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur boasts some of the best golf courses in the region, many of which have been designed by famous golfers and architects.
Some of the top courses include the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, Saujana Golf and Country Club and Kota Permai Golf & Country Club. These courses are set against a backdrop of lush greenery and rolling hills, providing a serene and picturesque environment for golfers to enjoy. The tropical climate of Kuala Lumpur also means that the courses are green and well-maintained all year round.
Unlike many other congested cities in the region, there is easy accessibility from the city centres or urban hubs to many of these courses within Greater Kuala Lumpur, often within 45 minutes. And despite the high-quality of the golf courses, green fees in Kuala Lumpur are relatively affordable compared to other golfing destinations in Asia and around the world.
Come play in Kuala Lumpur, and enjoy an amazing multi-cultural feast before and after the game. The city is the melting pot of Asia which showcases some of the best cuisines of Asia all in one place.
Recommended Golf Course in Malaysia
Kota Permai Golf & Country Club
Kota Permai Golf and Country Club is one of the premier golf courses in Kuala Lumpur and has won several awards, including the Best Golf Course in Malaysia by World Golf Awards. The course is located in a beautiful setting with well-manicured fairways, challenging holes, and scenic views.
The course is designed by architect Ross Watson and is known for its fast and undulating greens. Local golfers will tell you that Kota Permai has the fastest greens in the country. The course has a mix of challenging holes, including long par 4s and par 5s, as well as shorter, strategic holes that require precision shots.
Kota Permai Golf and Country Club also has excellent facilities, including a driving range, putting greens, and a clubhouse with restaurants and a pro shop.
Play at Malaysia's No.1 Golf Course
The Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) have the top two premier golf courses in Kuala Lumpur. It has hosted numerous international tournaments, including the PGA CIMB Classic at the West Course and the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia at the East Course.
The East Course is shorter than the West Course, measuring around 6,900 yards from the back tees, while the West Course measures around 7,000 yards. The East Course is more compact, with tighter fairways, plenty of water in play and smaller greens, while the West Course is more spacious, with wider fairways and larger greens. Both courses offer stunning views of the surrounding hills, lakes and forest reserves.
In addition to the golf course, KLGCC also has excellent facilities, including a driving range, putting greens, and a clubhouse with restaurants and one of the best pro shops in the entire Souteast Asia.
Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club
Saujana Golf & Country Club
The Saujana Golf and Country Club is one of the top golf courses in Kuala Lumpur, and hosted several international tournaments, including the Malaysian Open.
The Saujana Golf and Country Club has two 18-hole championship courses: the Palm Course and the Bunga Raya Course. The Palm Course is the more challenging of the two, with narrow fairways, deep bunkers, and water hazards that come into play on several holes. The Bunga Raya Course, on the other hand, is more forgiving, with wider fairways and less water hazards.
The courses are located in a beautiful setting, surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery. Kuala Lumpur golfers will tell you that the Palm ‘Cobra’ Course is the most challenging golf course in Malaysia. If you tame the Cobra, then all other courses are a piece of cake.
In addition to the golf courses, the Saujana Golf and Country Club has excellent facilities, including a driving range, putting greens, and a clubhouse with restaurants and a pro shop.