One of the major reasons people choose to visit Kuala Lumpur is to enjoy the various golf courses in this region of Malaysia. The best golf courses in Kuala Lumpur can be found within close proximity to the city itself and this makes accommodation and travel very easy during a golf holiday.
TPC Kuala Lumpur Golf Club
Which golf courses you decide to play when in Kuala Lumpur is a personal choice but there are some fantastic options available including TPC Kuala Lumpur. This Golf Club is located just 8 kilometres away from the city centre and boasts two 18-hole golf courses called the West Course and East Course. The West Course opened for play in 2008 and is a strategic course with large bodies of water which come into play throughout the 18 holes. This is the longest and regarded as being the toughest of the two golf courses at TPC Kuala Lumpur. It has played host to several professional tournaments.
The East course is a parkland style course which features many changes in elevation and has been voted the 4th best golf course in Malaysia. This course was completely redesigned in 2010 and the landscaping is exceptional, making it one of the most beautiful golf courses in Kuala Lumpur. In addition to the two golf courses there is the Golfer’s Terrace, Connoisseurs Lounge and Restaurant, Niji Japanese Restaurant, Qureshi Indian Restaurant plus Sports Café which offer a wide choice of dining following a round of golf.
Saujana Golf and Country Club
As you can already see from the two golf courses above, many of the best golf courses in Kuala Lumpur are within a 30-minute journey of the city itself. This applies to Saujana Golf and Country Club, which is only 17 kilometres away from the city centre and very easy to reach for those staying in the city. Saujana Golf and Country Club is another top golf course in Kuala Lumpur which offers two 18-hole golf courses.
Both courses were established in 1986 and share a similar range of features including lakes, ponds, bunkers, undulating fairways and testing mounds. The Saujana Palm Course Is perhaps the most popular of the two having played host to the first Asian/European Tour event In Asia and has also successfully hosted the Malaysia open many times. As one would expect from a golf course to have hosted such prestigious events, it provides a very good challenge.
However, the Bunga Raya Course is regarded by many people as being the better of the two courses due to the tighter and more undulating fairways. You are best advised to make time to play both courses and you can then make your own mind up as to which is superior but it will be a tough choice.
Glenmarie Golf and Country Club
Once again, we are heading a short distance outside the city of Kuala Lumpur to reach our next golf course which is called Glenmarie Golf and Country Club. Established in 1993, it did not take long for Glenmarie Golf and Country Club to become known as one of the best golf courses in Kuala Lumpur. Again, you are spoiled for choice two fantastic 18-hole golf courses to choose from at this venue.
The Garden Course plays much like a resort course which is surrounded by palm trees and features plenty of water throughout the 18 holes. The Valley Course is home to many pine trees and the fairways are narrow and undulating. However, much like the Garden Course there are plenty of water hazards to look out for during the round.
Aside from the two superb golf courses, Glenmarie Golf and Country Club has a range of facilities to offer visitors including a swimming pool, tennis courts, squash courts and a fitness centre.
Kota Permai Golf and Country Club
Another of the most highly ranked golf courses in Malaysia which is in close proximity to the capital city of Kuala Lumpur is Kota Permai Golf and Country Club. Designed by Ross Watson, who is regarded as being one of the top golf architects in the world, it did not take long for Kota Permai Golf and Country Club to earn rave reviews following its opening in 1998.
In fact, the golf course continues to win awards today and picked up several in 2019 plus finished in the top 3 for best maintained golf course in Malaysia at the People’s Choice Awards.
Set in the township of Kota Kemuning, it takes only 20 minutes to reach Kota Permai Golf and Country Club from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Situated on a former oil Palm estate, the round begins with a relatively straight forward par-5 hole which has wide fairways. There are several types of tree surrounding the course including Khaya, Oil Palm, Pine, Kayu Manis and Raintrees. These can come into play as the fairways begin to narrow throughout the round.
Look out for the bunkers, especially the larger bunkers on the fairway and the pot bunkers, many of which can be found protecting the fast greens. Kota Permai Golf and Country Club Is known for being an environmentally friendly golf course and they are always aiming to improve the playing condition of the course in a natural way.
Additional facilities include shower cubicles, VIP rooms, a gym, large outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a restaurant offering a choice of Asian and European dishes.
Tropicana Golf and Country Resort
Last but not least in our review of the best golf courses in Kuala Lumpur, we come to Tropicana Golf and Country Resort. This golf course is regarded as a must for any Kuala Lumpur or Malaysia golf holiday and is situated in the suburb of suburb of Petaling Jaya. It takes just 30 minutes to reach Tropicana Golf and Country Resort from the Kuala Lumpur city centre.
The golf course was established in 1994 and has 27 holes which are split into 3 sets of nine holes. These are known as the East Course 1, East Course 2 and West Course. East Course 1 is built upon a former rubber plantation and has been described as challenging but a lot of fun. Water comes into play on five of the 9 holes, including the 9th which has a fountain. East Course 2 has less water to contend with but the bunkering provides a significant hazard, especially on the final two holes where the greens are well protected by sand. The West Course Features an array of interesting water hazards and is regarded by many as being the easier of the 3 sets of nine holes at Tropicana Golf and Country Resort.
In addition to the excellent 27-hole golf course, Tropicana Golf and Country Resort boasts a clubhouse and facilities which includes a driving range, practice greens, a pro shop, badminton courts, swimming pool, gym, bowling alley plus several restaurants and cafés.
Royal Selangor Golf Club
For those who are interested in history and would like to play one of the oldest golf courses in Asia, you should head to Royal Selangor Golf Club. This golf club is situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and there are tremendous views of the city centre, including the Petronas Towers from various points on the course. Royal Selangor Golf Club Has a long history dating back to January 1893 when the idea of having a golf course in Kuala Lumpur was first discussed.
The complete 18-hole golf course opened for play in 1924 and had a significant role to play in World War 2. The golf course was used as an airstrip and barracks and the clubhouse was used as an arms school by the Japanese Occupation Forces.
Fast forward to 2019 and Royal Selangor Golf Club it’s back to being used for its original purpose, playing golf. The Old Course plays to 6,742 yards from the back tee and is a par-72 challenge. The recent work on the course has added a new strategic element and has given each of the holes something different, to make for a varied round of golf. However, there are multiple tee positions available on each hole and that makes Royal Selangor Golf Club perfect for players of all abilities.
Inside the clubhouse you will find locker rooms, a restaurant, a gym, billiards room, swimming pool and squash courts. Being the oldest Golf Club in Malaysia, Royal Selangor Golf Club deserves its place as one of the best golf courses in Kuala Lumpur.
Palm Garden Golf Club
Just over 20 kilometres to the South of Kuala Lumpur you come to Palm Garden Golf Club, which opened for play in 2011. The course was designed by Ted Parslow and is an 18-hole, par-72 golf course which plays to Just over 6,500 yards from the back tee. However, as with all the best golf courses in Kuala Lumpur, there are a choice of tee boxes on each hole, with black, blue, white and red tees available.
Consistently ranked as one of the top golf courses in Malaysia, Palm Garden Golf Club has two sets of nine holes named Eugenia and Bismarck. The fairways are sand-capped Hybrid Zoysia while the greens have been completed with Bermuda Tifdwarf grass. In addition to the undulating fairways, water comes into play on both sets of nine holes but especially so on the back 9, where there is no getting away from the lakes and ponds. High lipped bunkers protect many of the greens and can be difficult from which to escape.
Look out for the island green on the 17th hole and the rocks which were dug up during the construction of the golf course and have been used to line some of the lakes and tee boxes.
Palm Garden Golf Club Boasts a Mediterranean style clubhouse which features a panoramic view of the 18th hole plus an infinity pool, sauna and gym.
Mines Resort and Golf Club
You must only venture 30 minutes outside the city centre to find another of the best golf courses in Kuala Lumpur called Mines Resort and Golf Club. This golf course open to play in 1994 and as the name suggests, has been created on the site of a former mine which was in fact the largest open cast tin mine in the world. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, Mines Resort and Golf Club required a lot of work to get the land in the shape required for a top golf course.
To look at the golf course today, you would not believe it was on the site of a tin mine and it has won several awards and played host to some big events such as the World Cup of Golf. The fairways are nice and wide, allowing players to use the driver wherever possible but approach shots must be accurate to the undulating greens.
Mines Resort and Golf Club is always in fantastic condition and the work that has been done to create the course is tremendous. With a full range of facilities including a restaurant, pro-shop and even an observation tower, Mines Resort and Golf Club it’s easily one of the best golf courses in Kuala Lumpur.
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