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JOHOR
 M A L A Y S I A ’ S
Golf Par adise
JOHOR GOLF PARADISE - JOHOR GOLF TOURISM ASSOCIATION
JOHOR GOLF PARADISE - JOHOR GOLF TOURISM ASSOCIATION
JOHOR
A TREASURE
TROVE OF
GOLF COURSES
This special edition of publication features          Johor Golf Tourism Association, in a bid to
twenty seven golf courses in Johor Darul Ta’zim       promote Johor Darul Ta’zim as the region’s premier
of which many are of international standard           golfing destination, is working very closely with all
    and multi-award winning that have been            the golf courses to offer and provide a “complete
         designed by some of the world’s              holiday experience” for golfers and their families.
              foremost and renowned course            Johor Darul Ta’zim is proud to have the highest
                   architects namely Ernie Els,       number of golf courses of varying classes in luxury
                      Vijay Singh, Max Wexler,        and exclusiveness from the largest courses of 54
                         Robert Trent Jones II,       holes to the small courses of 9 holes for golfers of
                           Jack Nicklaus, Jack        all skill levels.
                             Nicklaus II, Arnold
                              Palmer, Rick Robbins,   And with the twenty seven golf courses spreading
                                Hiromasa Inagawa,     out all over the state Johor Darul Ta’zim has
                                 Akira Mamiya,        established itself as a premier golf destination
                                  Peter Dye, Ross     in the recent years. Each golf course offers
                                   Watson, Ronald     challenging fairways amidst spectacular sights,
                                    Fream, Nigel B.   world-class facilities and amenities for the comfort
                                    Douglas, and      and pleasure of golfers and visitors. Each golf
                                     many more.       course provides avid golfers a unique experience
                                                      that will linger in their minds for a long time.
                                     Each golf        Golfers can come and play on former coconut
                                     course is        and oil palm plantations and wetland, or by the
                                     unique in its    crashing waves of the sea, or amidst frolicking
                                     own class,       greens and tranquil surroundings, or amidst the
                                     set against a    serenity and calmness of freshwater lakes, or even
                                    backdrop of       in the busy city of Johor Bahru.
                                    either pristine
                                  coastline, or the   Johor Darul Ta’zim dubbed as the “Southern
                                 serene tranquility   Gateway to Malaysia” is in close proximity to
                                of nature, lush       Singapore, Batam, Bintan, Indonesia, Thailand,
                               greens, calm           Cambodia, Vietnam, Korea, and many other
                             lakes, plantations or    countries in the nearby region. The easy
                           swamps, their natural      accessibility and strategic location of Johor
                        beauty is mesmerising         Darul Ta’zim makes the state a popular golfing
                      and captivating. The            destination in the region.
                  Clubhouses are nothing short
             of providing first-class services and    Undoubtedly, Johor Darul Ta’zim is a treasure trove
       facilities for the comfort of all visitors     of golf courses and resorts. Thus, it takes pride to
  and golfers.                                        lay claim to being Malaysia’s Golfer’s Paradise!

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                                                                                            Information
                                                                                                         Address:
                                                                                           No 4, Jalan Danau, Desaru Coast,
                                                                                       81930 Bandar Penawar, Johor Darul Ta’zim
                                                                                                  Tel: (+607) 878 0000
                                                                                                     General Email:
                                                                                            enquiries@elsclubmalaysia.com
                                                                                                   Reservation Email:
                                                                                          reservations@elsclubmalaysia.com
                                                                                                         Website:
                                                                                              www.elsclubmalaysia.com

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THE ELS CLUB DESARU COAST
– OCEAN COURSE
The Els Club Desaru Coast – Ocean        parallel to the coast and is one of         With multiple tee boxes on each hole, the
Course is one of the most renowned       the most beautiful golf courses in          golf course meanders through natural
and prestigious courses designed         Malaysia. The Els Club Desaru Coast         wetlands and lakes as it makes its way
by the 4-time major championship         - Ocean Course offers 27 holes of           through the spectacular natural rolling
winner and former World No. 1, “The      championship golf that comprises            terrain set alongside the South China
Big Easy” South African, Ernie Els.      three distinctly different 9-hole           Sea. Each hole on the Ocean Course
It sets to change Malaysia’s golfing     courses aptly named the Ocean,              bears the Els mark of strategy, beauty,
landscape forever to become the          Ridge, and Lake, each providing             and elegance. The flow of the golf course
country’s most revered golf course.      a challenge for all skill levels. The       is unique in South East Asia. Carts are
                                         Ocean Course naturally exudes sheer         permitted on the fairways and are fitted
Located in Kota Tinggi, Johor, and       elegance and magnificence while             with the most recent GPS system.
nestled along the pristine Desaru        requiring strategic play. It really poses
Coast overlooking the open South         exciting challenge for both low and         The signature hole is the par-5 2nd, which
China Sea, the Ocean Course runs         high handicappers.                          sits on The Coast stage of the course.

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The hole offers spectacular views of the South China Sea
from start to finish and golfers are left to navigate through
narrowing fairways towards the immaculate, fast green.
Golfers will definitely embrace the meticulously cared-for
green with pristine fairways and applaud the Clubhouse
which is an architectural marvel.

The presence of the mighty Clubhouse fills the skyline
with its open plan design, it sits imperiously overlooking
the golf course and academy, offering guests plenty of
comfortable corners to relax, soak up the atmosphere
and enjoy the service from the casual dining restaurant,
the 261 Bar & Restaurant. This 45,000-square foot
contemporary Cubhouse is also equipped with 5-star
amenities and facilities such as a fully stocked pro-shop,
changing rooms, and private function rooms that are ideal
for entertainment and business meetings.

The Els Club Desaru Coast also boasts the first academy of
its kind in Asia, The Els Performance Golf Academy (EPGA),
accessible from both the Ocean and Valley Courses. The
EPGA is a great fun for the whole family offering the
latest in golf instruction and coaching such as private golf
lessons, group clinics and/or on-course playing lessons
from qualified PGA and LPGA instructors. The practice
facilities are complete with a 9-Hole Par 3 Academy
Course, an exclusive grassed practice tee, a contoured
practice fairway, swing studios with video analysis, a
putting lab, a dedicated short game practice area, and a
large putting-green, providing opportunities to juniors
and lady golfers.

The EPGA offers a variety of instructional programmes
which are both creative and informative, offering a fun
learning experience designed to suit all abilities, player
development and introduction to golf programs are
complimented by Ladies group coaching, corporate clinics
and its unique Little Easy Young Athlete junior series. Its
unique design allows the course to be played in many
different directions, which is great for corporate events
and team-building programs.

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                                                                                                Information
                                                                                                            Address:
                                                                                              No 2, Jalan Pantai 2, Desaru Coast,
                                                                                                    81930 Bandar Penawar,
                                                                                                      Johor Darul Ta’zim
                                                                                                     Tel: (+607) 878 0000
                                                                                                        General Email:
                                                                                                enquiries@elsclubmalaysia.com
                                                                                                      Reservation Email:

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                                                                                                            Website:
                                                                                                  www.elsclubmalaysia.com

THE ELS CLUB DESARU COAST
– VALLEY COURSE
Located in Kota Tinggi, Johor, and         short of epic and the condition and           casual dining restaurant, and a meeting
tucked away in the pristine Desaru         quality is a cut above. The course has        space.
Coast, it is one of the newest golf        a distinct character, set by dramatic
courses in the region, offering a          elevation changes and stunning ocean          At Lembah Restaurant, you’ll enjoy a great
complete golfing experience. The           vistas. It has been crafted around a series   dining experience while overlooking
Els Club Desaru Coast - Valley Course      of undulations, providing impressive          the stunning golf course and landscape.
is the product of a world’s first-ever     views around the Desaru Coast                 There is a wide selection of food for you
collaboration between Ernie Els and his    region. The immediate impact of the           to choose ranging from Malaysian to
close friend and fellow Major Champion     undulating landscape and smattering of        North Indian and Fijian cuisines.
and World Golf Hall of Famer, Vijay        uniquely placed white sandy bunkers is
Singh. This collaboration has put a seal   unforgettable.                                The Els Club Desaru Coast with 45 holes
to the golf development in Desaru                                                        of golf (the 27-hole Ocean Course and
Coast and raises the prestige and          The key features of the 18-hole Valley        18-hole Valley Course) set out alongside
appeal of what is already one of the       Course are golf carts having the latest       the region’s first Els Performance Golf
world’s premier golf destinations.         state-of-the-art GPS system and are           Academy and the Academy par-3
                                           permitted on the fairways, full grassed       course, makes it as one of the most
The Valley Course, a par-72, which         driving range with multiple target greens,    comprehensive golf destinations in
lies adjacent to The Els Club Desaru       short game practice areas for chipping        the world. The Els Club Desaru Coast
Coast – Ocean Course, is an 18-hole        and putting, fully stocked golf shop, full    will elevate Desaru Coast into one of
Championship layout measuring up           amenity locker rooms, Valley Course           the region’s most comprehensive and
to 7,200 yards. The course is nothing      Clubhouse with an open plaza concept,         exclusive golf destinations.

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HORIZON HILLS GOLF &
COUNTRY CLUB
The multi-award winning championship
golf course Horizon Hills is a
breathtaking and challenging 18-hole
course located in the heart of Iskandar
Puteri and is easily accessible via the
North-South Expressway, Malaysia-
Singapore Second Link, Skudai
Expressway, and JB Parkway (Perling
Expressway). A masterpiece design by
renowned Australian course architect
Ross Watson, the 18-hole international
championship course is highly rated
as one of the topmost golf courses in
Johor. Its slick and undulating greens,
fairways laden with a fine carpet of
paspalum grass and a superb layout will
test even the most experienced golfer.
The breathtaking views and dramatic
elevation changes together with tricky
water hazards and putting surfaces will
bring out the best in any golfer.

It is not just another golf resort as it
hosts a five-star amenities and facilities,
including an Olympic-sized swimming           Horizon Hills has hosted prestigious
pool, wading pool for kids, a fully-          tournaments namely the Iskandar
equipped gymnasium, tennis courts,            Johor Open Tournament making it as
sports activities, a pro shop, a grand        one of the popular stops on the Asian
ballroom and a variety of F&B outlets         Tour. The golf legends that have played
at its signature country clubhouse            here include Colin Montgomerie, John
designed by Argentinean Ernesto               Daly, K.J. Choi, Anthony Kim, Henrik
Bedmar. Horizon Hills Golf & Country          Stenson, Louis Oosthuizen, the 3-time
Club also offers sports & recreational        major championship winner Padraig
lessons namely swimming, tennis,              Harrington, as well as the 4-time major
taekwondo, zumba, yoga, yogalates,            championship winner and former World
aerobic, fitness, and circuit training.       No. 1, Ernie Els.

There are four F&B outlets to serve
golfers and members of the public
                                                     Information
namely the Golfer’s Terrace, Cross-                             Address:
                                                     No 1, Jalan Eka, Horizon Hills,
Over Bar, Cathay Chinese Restaurant                     79100 Iskandar Puteri,
(overlooking the 9th hole and the                          Johor Darul Ta’zim
practice area) and the Poolside Café                     Tel: (+607) 232 3166
(overlooking the Olympic-sized                              (+607) 235 7057
swimming pool and wading pool                            Fax: (+607) 232 3919
for kids). The Horizon Ballroom is an                        General Email:
impressive state-of-the-art venue that                 general@hhgcc.com.my
can cater to any entertainment and                              Website:
formal events.                                           www.hhgcc.com.my

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JOHOR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

The Johor Golf & Country Club is the       fairways, more bunkers and additional       2009 with notable winners namely K.J.
first 18-hole golf course in Johor Darul   ponds in placed giving golfers a whole      Choi and Retief Goosen.
Ta’zim. Located at Jalan Tun Abdul         new playing experience.
Razak, it is only a 15-minute drive                                                    The Clubhouse features facilities
from the Johor Bahru city centre.          Johor Golf & Country Club has               such as a driving range, a putting
The 159-acre golf course designed          hosted numerous prestigious and             green, a pro shop, a gymnasium, a
in an old-style parkland layout was        international tournaments in the past.      swimming pool, a billiard room, a spa
built on a water catchment area with       It was the home to the Johor Amateur        & sauna, tennis & squash courts, men’s
undulating terrain that is blessed         Open, inaugurated in 1973, for more         & women’s changing rooms, and a
with virgin tropical jungle. The natural   than 25 years before it moved on to         reading & TV room.
terrain was maintained without much        other venues. Another was the Royal
earth movement. The original jungle        Johor Invitational Amateur Open             Being the first 18-hole golf course, the
trees were retained and this makes the     Championship initiated in 2002 which is     Johor Golf & Country Club still remains
course very difficult especially when      listed in the world golf amateur ranking    to be a popular venue for avid golfers.
one misses the fairways.                   that had gathered all the top amateur
                                           golfers from the region and afar.
The golf course, originally designed                                                          Information
by Dato’ Ahmad Adam, opened its first      It also hosted the Pan West Malaysian                           Address:
nine holes in 1968. The second 9-hole      Amateur Open 2003, the Malaysian                        Jalan Tun Abdul Razak,
                                                                                                    80200, Johor Bahru,
course was opened in 1974 making           National Inter-team Championship
                                                                                                     Johor Darul Ta’zim
Johor Golf & Country Club the first 18-    in August 2006, as well as other
                                                                                           Tel: (+607) 224 2098 / (+607) 223 3322
hole golf course in Johor Darul Ta’zim.    professional tournaments such as the
                                                                                                    Fax: (+607) 224 0729
Redesigned by the renowned Max             Kosaido Malaysian Ladies Open, Royal
                                                                                                            Email:
Wexler in 1991, the golf course is a lot   Johor Golf Classic, and the PFP Golf           enquiry@johorgolfandcountryclub.com
more challenging today with Bermuda        Classic. It has also hosted international                       Website:
Tifdwarf grass laid on the greens,         tournaments like the first three editions        www.johorgolfandcountryclub.com
new tee boxes, local cow grass on the      of the Iskandar Open in 2007, 2008 and

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ORCHARD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
        Information
                   Address:
        KM 19, Jalan Kulai Kota Tinggi,
         KB 510, 81900 Kota Tinggi,
             Johor Darul Ta’zim
            Tel: (+607) 897 6470
               (+607) 897 7934
            Fax: (+607) 897 7980
                    Email:
            golfogcr@gmail.com

Orchard Golf & Country Club, designed by
DL Golf Development, is a buggy course
that is part of a 297-acre land which
covers the Clubhouse as well. Located
about 15 minutes away from Kulai in
Johor, Orchard Golf & Country Club is
an 18-hole, par-72 international golf
course designed as an environmentally-
responsible course that blends with its
natural surroundings. Thus, allowing
golfers to play through a landscape of
swaying coconut trees and local fruit trees
over a gently rolling terrain and around
strategically placed freshwater ponds and
sand bunkers.

Orchard Golf & Country Club offers
players of all levels of skill an enjoyable
day out on the course and soak up the
natural environment that is lush and
green and air is crisp and clean. To live
up to its name “Orchard”, during the
fruits season, golfers will be feasted with
an array of local fruits to their hearts      of strength and distance, but it is about       needed for a game. The swimming
contents.                                     technique, measure of accuracy and              pool is a great place to take a dip after
                                              shot-making. Designed to accommodate            a long and hot day and the gym is for
The course will challenge golfers through     and reward golfers of all abilities, length     those looking for a good workout.
some difficult-to-manoeuvre holes             and power off the tee are not the most          The sauna and spa facilities provide a
and the freshwater ponds which are            critical elements to play well. Thus, it is a   rejuvenating and refreshing experience
strategically placed. The greens are laid     great destination for golfers of all levels     while the Golfer’s Terrace overlooking
with Bermuda Tifdwarf which is among          including the novice players to develop         the beautiful greens is the place to go
the most popular grass used while the         their golfing skills and the seasoned           to enjoy a meal or two.
surrounding scenery and landscape             golfers to sharpen and improve their
make the game a lot more satisfying and       game.                                           The Orchard Golf & Country Club is
rewarding.                                                                                    definitely the place to be that will
                                              The Clubhouse provides many modern              provide some of the best and most
Unlike many other golf courses, Orchard       amenities and facilities. The pro shop          memorable golfing experiences at its
Golf & Country Club is not a mere test        provides a wide range of supplies               beautiful greens and challenging holes.

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                                                                                                    Information
                                                                                                                 Address:
                                                                                                          Jalan Persiaran Golf,
                                                                                                            Off Jalan Jumbo,
                                                                                                              81250 Senai,
                                                                                                           Johor Darul Ta’zim

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                                                                                                          Fax: (+607) 599 1370
                                                                                                           Reservation Email:

PALM RESORT GOLF
                                                                                                     golfbooking@palmresort.com
                                                                                                         General Enquiry Email:
                                                                                                         info@palmresort.com

& COUNTRY CLUB
                                                                                                                 Website:
                                                                                                         www.palmresort.com

Palm Resort Golf & Country Club spans        doglegs, narrow fairways, 9 holes of water     indoor and outdoor sports and leisure
across 800 acres of undulating hills and     and more than 60 sand bunkers together         centre as well as the hotel’s facilities.
scenic lakes offering varying degrees        with the winding Serangoon fairways            The Clubhouse is resplendent in its
of challenges that would tempt any           that would daunt any seasoned golfer.          archetypical Malaysian architecture with
golfer to conquer its terrains. Comprising   The wide expanse of undulating Bermuda         ventilated high-ceilings, wooden rafters
three 18-hole award-winning golf             greens, however, would provide an              and multi-tiered roof. Among the facilities
courses designed by Hiromasa Inagawa         advantage to experienced green readers.        housed in the Clubhouse are the spacious
and appropriately named after the                                                           and fully-equipped changing rooms, a
exotic Malaysian flora – the Allamanda,      The Melati course is a more open               buggy terminal, a health centre, a golf
Cempaka, and Melati – Palm Resort Golf &     course and carpeted with expansive             boutique, restaurants, and sports and
Country Club offers an awesome golfing       Tifdwarf greens complemented by neat           leisure centre.
experience.                                  Serangoon fairways. It plays as the links
                                             course with a ‘first tee only’ start and is    For the indoor sports enthusiasts, there
The Allamanda course which was               the longest of the three courses at 7,205      are the 8-lane bowling alley, a Kid’s World
designed as a “Resort Course” is a           yards from the black tees. To add to the       playground, squash courts, dartboards,
favourite course for play featuring          golfing challenge, there are 35 sand           billiards & snooker, table tennis, board
breathtaking scenery of water features,      bunkers and a total of 6 holes of water to     games and a mahjong room. For the
daunting sand bunkers, and carefully         conquer. This course has been noted to         outdoor sports enthusiasts, there are the
manicured Tifdwarf greens hidden             be extremely difficult and definitely will     Olympic-sized swimming pool, 4 tennis
amongst verdant landscaping.                 test the precision of even the most skillful   courts and a lawn court for sports such
                                             golfers.                                       as futsal, volleyball, netball, athletics,
Playing on the Cempaka course demands                                                       team-building activities, telematches,
full concentration which requires skill      Palm Resort Golf & Country Club takes          and outdoor aerobics, which can be
in assessment and execution. More            pride in its integrated resort with so much    conducted by the Club’s sports and
intimidating is the number of severe         to do, and so much to indulge in the           leisure team.

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TANJONG PUTERI GOLF RESORT
             The multi-award winning Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort comprising
             three 18-hole championship golf courses, 20 cosy guestrooms,
             34 units of luxurious double storey villas, 30 exclusive double
             storey bungalows, 5 Food & Beverage outlets, 7 meeting and
             banquet rooms, a two tier 52-bay driving range, a Clubhouse and
             a comprehensive Sports & Recreation Department, is the ultimate
             resort destination.

             It is located only within a 30-minute drive from the JB-Singapore
             Causeway via the new Eastern Disposal Link (EDL) and the Pasir
             Gudang/Kota Tinggi Exit from the North-South Expressway (NSE)
             and a mere 1 ½ hour’s drive from the Tuas-Second Link.

             Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort offers an excellent golfing challenge for
             amateurs and professionals alike with three options of different yet
             similarly breathtaking championship golf courses namely Plantation,
             Village, and Straits that are carved from the rolling hills of oil palm
             plantations. Designed by internationally known architects Max Wexler
             and Akira Mamiya, the emphasis was to preserve nature and protect
             the environment. The articulately landscaped and manicured courses
             blend with natural forests, mangroves and waterways provide an
             ambience of closeness to nature. The undulating fairways turfed with
             Zoysia Matrella and emerald greens of Bermuda Tifdwarf promise
             golfers a dramatic and challenging game.

             The 6,454-metre “Plantation” course was once a thriving oil palm
             plantation with fruit orchards and coconut groves and golfers can
             enjoy the lush views of the oil palm fringing the fairways as well as
             fruit trees. The 6,414-metre “Village” course was originally part of
             the oil palm estate with human settlement or “kampongs” and is
             considered as a professional’s challenge course. The 6,163-metre
             “Straits” course, constructed following closely to the coastline of the
             Straits of Johor was designed for a more accurate playing strategy as
             some of the fairways, greens and tee boxes have mangrove swamp as
             a backdrop.

             The Sports & Recreational Centre offers a comprehensive range of
             activities, facilities and services to cater to the whole family and
             sports enthusiasts such as an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a
             children’s pool, a gymnasium, a learner’s pool, a water slide, 4 tennis
             courts, 2 squash courts, table tennis, an 8-lane bowling alley, games
             room & kiddies room, a children’s playground, snooker, dart & board
             games, Amigos horse riding, a kiddie putting trail, kiddies bicycle
             ride, sand volleyball, broadband services, as well as sauna and
             Balinese spa.

                                      Information
                    Address: Jalan Tanjong Puteri 1, Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort, 81700,
                                      Pasir Gudang, Johor Darul Ta’zim
                                 Tel: (+607) 271 1888 Fax: (+607) 271 1333
                           Email: enquiry@tpgr.com Website: www.tpgr.com

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IOI PALM VILLA GOLF &
COUNTRY RESORT
IOI Palm Villa Golf & Country Resort          a wonderful golfing experience.           The 2-storey Clubhouse has spacious
is a prestigious development by IOI           The Palm Course is built to 3,012         function rooms, ample changing
Group, located just 20 minutes’ drive         meters and is full of water hazard        room & locker, a golfer’s terrace, a
from Singapore via the Second Link            cross playing, dogleg and hilly layout.   golf registration centre and a pro
Expressway and 28 km from Johor Bahru         There are beautiful ponds located         shop. Other amenities and facilities
city centre. The 27-hole golf course is       on the Palm Course and they create        include a driving range, putting
strategically situated within an exclusive    a natural panoramic view for the          greens, restaurants, a swimming pool,
high-end residential township of              enjoyment of golfing. The Putra           badminton courts, squash courts,
Bandar Putra (IOI) in the vicinity of Senai   Course is the second longest nine         tennis courts, a sauna, a gymnasium,
International Airport and 1km from the        built to a distance of 3,097 meters       table tennis and snooker tables for
IOI Shopping Mall.                            surrounded by high-end bungalows.         both outdoor and indoor sports.
                                              Each hole is narrow and covered by        IOI Palm Villa is not only a perfect
Designed by Rick Robbins, the three           rough on both sides of the fairway        destination for leisure, it is also a
9-hole courses (Palm Course, Putra            making it difficult to estimate the       perfect venue for meetings, seminars,
Course & IOI Course) with breathtaking        distance to landing area. The IOI         talks, team-building, exhibitions,
landscapes dotted by native palm              Course is the longest course built to     corporate events, and social events
trees and magnificent view of the Pulai       a distance of 3,253 meters and is the     with friends and family.
Mountain will definitely provide you with     most challenging course.

                                                                                               Information
                                                                                                          Address:
                                                                                              PTD 44500, Jalan Indah Utama,
                                                                                                Bandar Putra, 81000 Kulai,
                                                                                                    Johor Darul Ta’zim
                                                                                                   Tel: (+607) 599 9099
                                                                                                      General Email:
                                                                                                 palmvilla@ioigroup.com
                                                                                                     Reservation Call:
                                                                                                  Tel: (+6019) 766 4358
                                                                                                 (from 7am – 7pm daily)
                                                                                                          Website:
                                                                                                 www.palmvilla.com.my

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PONDEROSA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
                                 Information
                       Address: No 3, Jalan Ponderosa 1, Taman Ponderosa,
                             81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim
                           Tel: (+607) 354 9999 Fax: (+607) 355 7400
                        Mobile: (+6019) 790 0501 (from 7am – 8pm daily)
                               Email: enquiry@ponderosagolf.com
                                Website: www.ponderosagolf.com

               Tucked away in a sublime suburb of Johor Bahru Ponderosa
               Golf & Country Club is located just 15 minutes from the city
               centre and 8 km from the Singapore causeway. Originally
               designed by Max Wexler, Ponderosa Golf & Country Club
               blends the natural terrain and tropical foliage to create a
               natural golf environment that is lush and green. The course
               was designed as a natural course offering both physical
               challenges as well as visual treats of panoramic sweeping
               hills. The 18-hole par-72 golf course was later remodeled by
               Ronald Fream in 1996 and measures 6,467 and 6,005 metres
               from the black and blue tees, respectively.

               Though considered short by some golfers but with the sand,
               water hazards, and tricky undulating greens that Fream
               had so cleverly integrated into the varied contours and
               undulations of the greens, golfers will need more than just
               skill. The plethora of water and sand traps, coupled with the
               testing undulating greens, make Ponderosa a good test for
               players of all abilities. Moreover, long par-3’s, fairways built
               around the hills, and strong wind will all further add to the
               challenge.

               Its Clubhouse’s design is inspired by the Spanish-
               Mediterranean influence and is the first point of welcome
               for visitors. A resplendent double-storey mansion with
               high truss-roof ceilings it allows for plenty of natural air
               and ventilation for a cooling effect. The upper level houses
               the ballroom and function rooms, administrative offices,
               and a Chinese restaurant. The lower ground houses the
               Golfer’s Terrace where visitors will be greeted by the first
               breathtaking glimpse of the sweeping golf course and can
               enjoy a scrumptious meal. Other facilities include the Cantina
               Café, a Lounge, a pro shop, a driving range, tennis courts,
               an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a children fun pool, a
               gymnasium and a spa.

               Adjacent to the clubhouse is the double storey western
               country-style 16-room Lodge that offers a variation of rooms
               and suites that readily caters to those wishing to derive
               more out of their visit to Ponderosa. The Lodge is ideal for a
               stay-over after a round of golf, mini tournaments, weddings,
               seminars, team-building, corporate meetings or simply a
               vacation with friends and family.

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THE LEGENDS GOLF &
COUNTRY RESORT
The Legends Golf & Country Resort was       highest international standard. The          a complete range of sporting, leisure,
brought together by two of the world’s      fairways, tees, and greens are classic       entertainment, and resort facilities.
golf legends - Jack Nicklaus and Arnold     Palmer style. Based on an eco-friendly
Palmer – to design two international        design blending in with the rolling hills,   Apart from the usual amenities found
standard golf courses at the resort.        matured oil palm trees, and meandering       in most Resorts and Clubs such as
The par-72, 6,710-meter 18-hole Jack        streams, Palmer provided a “matured”         swimming pools, driving range,
Nicklaus championship course was fully      golf course with generous landing areas      restaurants, pro shops, changing rooms,
open for play in June 1997. The layout is   from the tees for the golfers.               and function rooms, The Legends Golf
an enjoyable design with many elevation                                                  & Country Resort offers unique family
changes and sprawling bunkering,            Located in Sedenak, Johor, it is only 25     activities like mountain biking, a children
occupying relatively open terrain.          km from Johor Bahru and 40 minutes           playground, horse-riding, lake fishing,
                                            from the Second Causeway via the             jacuzzi, sauna & steam rooms. Guests can
The spectacular 3,326-meter 9-hole          North-South Expressway. The Legends          come and enjoy the indoor and outdoor
Arnold Palmer course was built              Golf & Country Club is a master planned      activities and stay at The Legends
purposely to complement the 18-hole         resort comprising a 27-hole golf course,     Guestrooms that are built and furnished
Jack Nicklaus Course and is of the          a superb equestrian centre, as well as       in contemporary Asian style.

                                                                                                 Information
                                                                                                            Address:
                                                                                             Lot 1302, Kebun Sedenak, P.O. Box 11,
                                                                                                81000 Kulai, Johor Darul Ta’zim
                                                                                                     Tel: (+607) 652 4388
                                                                                                     Fax: (+607) 652 5516
                                                                                                         General Email:
                                                                                                 enquiries@legends-resort.com
                                                                                                            Website:
                                                                                                   www.legends-resort.com

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STARHILL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
        Information
                    Address:
      KM 6.5, Jalan Kampong Maju Jaya,
          Kempas Lama, 81330 Skudai,
        Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim
    Tel: (+607) 558 8111 / (+607) 556 6325
             Fax: (+607) 556 7327
                     Email:
        shccbooking@starhill-golf.com
                    Website:
             www.starhill-golf.com

Located in Kemas Lama, Skudai on the
northwestern part of Johor Bahru, Starhill
Golf & Country Club was built on a
plantation and swampland and is divided
into two 18-hole courses namely the
Bintang Course and Bukit Course.

The Bintang Course (lightly tree-lined,
parkland layout) was built largely over
riverine and swamp areas. At a length
of 6,834 yards from the tips, the par-72
layout poses an interesting range of
difficulties to any golfer. Water serves
as the primary obstacle for this course
although the fairways are wide and
generous. Each hole on this course has
been designed to provide a new and
exciting challenge to the golfer. The
fairways are turfed with Zoysia Matrella
while Tifdwarf carpets the greens.

The Bukit Course’s main feature is its
undulating hills but with wider fairways
and large greens. Unlike its sister course
“Bintang” the Bukit is considered the
easier of the two courses with wider          offer many challenges to any golfer.        fun – perfect for families with children.
fairways, fewer trees, and less water. The                                                The Clubhouse offers facilities such as
slopping terrains of the hills result in      Members and guests can also enjoy the       restaurants, changing rooms, a Japanese
many uneven lies and there are also other     facilities and activities on the premises   jacuzzi (for males only), function rooms,
obstacles such as ponds, fairways and         and in the Clubhouse. The Starhill Golf     a pro shop, a driving range, Starhill VIP
green bunkers. Measuring 7,135 yards in       & Country Club Water Park is definitely a   House (for members only), and Starhill
length this par-72 course layout will still   place to be for endless hours of soaking    Junior Academy.

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AUSTIN HEIGHTS GOLF &
HOTEL RESORT
                                                                                                      Information
                                                                                                                 Address:
                                                                                                  Lot PTD 58061, Jalan Mutiara Emas 8,
                                                                                                         Taman Mount Austin,
                                                                                                           81100 Johor Bahru,
                                                                                                           Johor Darul Ta’zim
                                                                                                          Tel: (+607) 352 4300
                                                                                                          Fax: (+607) 353 8500
                                                                                                           Reservation Email:
                                                                                                   reservation@austingolfresort.com
                                                                                                                 Website:
                                                                                                       www.austingolfresort.com
Built on a very hilly terrain, Austin Heights   that the course adds in make it very
Golf & Hotel Resort is a difficult course as    challenging indeed. To inject a little test
the natural undulations and contouring          to the game, there are many undulating        a steam bath, a gymnasium, a swimming
will definitely challenge any golfer of all     fairways and each hole is sculptured          pool, a bowling alley, a tennis court, a
skill levels. Designed by the renowned          from the natural land of the original         cinema room, karaoke rooms, banquet
international golf course designer, Nigel       hilly terrain. With its tight fairways        and seminar rooms, cafes for casual and
B. Douglas, it is an 18-hole championship       and smallish greens good course               formal dining and a golfer’s terrace.
golf course featuring the natural beauty        management is essential in order to
of the terrain and vegetation offering          score well.                                   Additionally, the 65 spacious suites with
varying degrees of challenges that will                                                       a scenic view of the golf course complete
provide a true test to each golfer.             A majestic Clubhouse perching                 the resort as a perfect getaway for not
                                                strategically over the hilltop overlooking    just golfing, but weddings, celebrations,
The greens are difficult because the            a 360 degrees panoramic view of               entertainment, recreation, team-building
course is built among the hills and it          the Austin Heights township offers            programmes and meetings as well.
is Austin Heights’ trademark of a 3-tier        clubhouse amenities and facilities            Austin Heights is truly an ideal golf
green. The undulations and contouring           namely a driving range, a sauna, a jacuzzi,   vacation destination for the entire family.

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KUKUP GOLF RESORT
Situated in Pontian, Kukup Golf Resort       VIP lounge with music, karaoke and pool         front and at Pontian town. Tanjung Piai
provides an 18-hole course spreading         tables, a pro shop, and a jacuzzi & spa.        National Park (Taman Negara), Kukup
over 312 acres with a 20-bay driving         The Sports & Recreational Centre offers         Island, Kukup Fishing Village, Kelong Fish
range. Kukup Golf Resort is only 45          facilities such as a lap pool, a lagoon pool,   Farming, Bee Farm and Pineapple Farm
minutes’ drive from Singapore via the        table tennis, tennis, squash & badminton        and the tree-top houses are some of the
Second Link and 4 hours’ drive from          courts, and a gymnasium.                        local attractions awaiting visitors.
Kuala Lumpur. This par-72 course
measuring 6,225 meters was designed          Kukup Golf Resort takes pride in its
by Japan’s premier golf course designer      immaculately kept condition. Carefully
named Atsumi Kawase. The golf course         laid to present a mild challenge but a
is beautifully carved on undulating          thoroughly rejuvenating trip around the
rolling terrain with many well-positioned    undulating hills and trees, the course
bunkers and challenging water hazards        is memorable because it leaves golfers
making it a challenging course that will     refreshed after each round. It is a great
test your golfing skills.                    retreat for those seeking golf, relaxation
                                             and seafood at the famous Kukup
Kukup Golf Resort hosts 18 villas            fishing village to savour the scrumptious
comprising 60 rooms, 5 ballrooms to          seafood. Seafood lovers will be spoiled
cater to various functions, restaurants, a   for choice of restaurants at Kukup sea

        Information
                    Address:
       Pekan Penerok, 82300 Pontian,
              Johor Darul Ta’zim
             Tel: (+607) 696 0950
            Fax: (+607) 696 0963
                     Email:
         info@kukupgolfresort.com
                    Website:
       www.kukupgolfresort.com.my

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FOREST CITY GOLF RESORT

The Forest City Golf Resort is poised to       as well as the renowned golf course          meant to be challenging yet fun for all
be another prestigious championship            designer Mr. Liang Guokun, is expected       level of golf players. Large sandy waste
golf course in Johor, making the state         to further be a part of the bigger players   and dune areas populated with native
a premier golfing destination. Set to          in Johor to add more value to the state      grasses and coconut palms offering
redefine golf tourism to embrace the           as a golf paradise. The first golf course,   a striking contrast from the platinum
“complete golf holiday experience”             named Forest City Legacy Golf Course,        paspalum greens, trees and fairways will
it is scheduled to open in July 2018.          would give golfers the experience and        pose many challenges to the golfers.
Being only a stone’s throw away from           affordability that are not found in other
the Tuas Second Link, this golf resort         golf courses.                                Facilities and amenities available include
is easily accessible by the international                                                   a dual-ended driving range with grass
golfers, residents as well as visitors. The    Jack Nicklaus worked the 9th and 18th        and trees, numerous target greens and
Forest City Golf Resort will be the new        greens around a hill and the golf course     practice bunkers, a comprehensive short
golf tourism icon in Johor comprising a        has beautiful views of the Pulai River.      game area, and a large putting green.
5-star hotel with a spectacular golf view,     From a “playerbility’s” standpoint, the
three stunning golf courses and a mix          design of the golf course is unique
of low density residences comprising
apartments and villas.
                                               as golfers would not be able to find
                                               anything like it in Singapore or Malaysia.
                                                                                                    Information
                                               Although the terrains are challenging,                            Address:
                                                                                              Forest City Golf Hotel, Jalan Persiaran Golf 5,
The Forest City Golf Resort, offering a        the golf course is built with the
                                                                                                    Forest City Golf Resort, 81550,
tri-course, with the first 18 holes jointly-   amateur golfer in mind, as well as for             Gelang Patah, Johor Darul Ta’zim
designed by the golfing legend Jack            handicappers and professional golfers.                     Tel: (+607) 535 2338
Nicklaus and his son Jack Nicklaus II          The designs of the golf courses are

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9   HOLES   IMPIAN EMAS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
            Address: No 1, Persiaran Seri Impian, Taman Impian Emas, 81300 Skudai, Johor Darul Ta’zim
            Tel: (+607) 552 2202 Email: yusaini@ponderosagolf.com Website: www.ponderosagolf.com

                                                                               Managed by Ponderosa Golf & Country
                                                                               Resort Bhd, Impian Emas Golf & Country
                                                                               Club is one of the best 9-hole public golf
                                                                               courses in the country. Designed by Ronald
                                                                               Fream, this golf course is strategically
                                                                               located in Taman Impian Emas, one of
                                                                               the largest housing estates in Johor
                                                                               Bahru, Malaysia. This 9-hole public golf
                                                                               course may seem short but is extremely
                                                                               challenging with a superb variety of holes,
                                                                               a clubhouse equipped with changing
                                                                               rooms, an impressive Golfers Terrace to
                                                                               unwind after golf and flood-lit nine-bay
                                                                               driving range.

9   HOLES   S.T. RHODES CLUB
            Address: Johore Labis Estate, P.O. Box 101, Chaah, 85400 Segamat, Johor Darul Ta’zim
            Tel: (+607) 926 1209 / (+607) 926 3857 Mobile: (+6012) 711 3656 Email: jle@ajplantations.com.my

                                                                               A marble plaque proclaims that R.M.E.
                                                                               Michaux opened the club on 26 March
                                                                               1955, in honour of S.T. Rhodes. Situated
                                                                               next to the Segamat-Johor Bahru Road,
                                                                               this is a 9-hole, relatively long par-36 course
                                                                               measuring 2,660 metres. Like all golf
                                                                               courses of the British era, it is characterised
                                                                               by undulating fairways. The club provides
                                                                               other recreational facilities, including two
                                                                               tennis courts, a 25-metre lap pool with
                                                                               diving platform, a wading pool, a billiard
                                                                               room and a putting green. It is located on
                                                                               the Johor Labis Estate in Cha’ah, Segamat.

9   HOLES   GUTHRIE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
            Address: Ladang Ulu Remis, P.O. Box 103, 81850 Layang-Layang, Johor Darul Ta’zim
            Tel: (+6017) 207 1671 Email: borhan0149@gmail.com

                                                                               The 9-hole (par 36) Guthrie Golf & Country
                                                                               Club situated on Ladang Ulu Remis at
                                                                               Layang-Layang, Johor features 3,350 yards
                                                                               of golf from the longest tees for a par of
                                                                               36. This public course was designed by the
                                                                               British planters based on a parkland course
                                                                               to preserve its natural environment and
                                                                               setting of lush greens and matured trees.
                                                                               Golf amenities provided include a putting
                                                                               green and trolley rental. Its Clubhouse also
                                                                               provides other facilities such as a café and
                                                                               lockers.

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                                                                                                  Information
                                                                                                              Address:
                                                                                              No 18, Jalan Pesona, Taman Johor Jaya,
                                                                                              81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim
                                                                                              Tel: (+607) 364 9770 / (+607) 364 9707
                                                                                                       Fax: (+607) 364 9970
                                                                                                           General Email:
                                                                                                    daiman18@daimangolf.com

  18         HOLES                                                                                            Website:
                                                                                                       www.daiman.com.my

DAIMAN 18 GOLF CLUB

Daiman 18 Golf Club is located in           This scenic golfing haven offers an ideal     The greens have been upgraded
Taman Johor Raya, Plentong, on the          location for your rest and recreation. Both   which now can reach up to 10.5 on
eastern part of Johor Bahru, and just a     local and visiting golfers from abroad        the Stimpmeter and the bunker sands
short drive away from the city centre. It   can truly gather and unwind within            and drainage have also been improved
is surrounded by housing estates with       the serene surrounds and comfortable          for a much better golfing experience.
Giant Hypermart Plentong across the         countryside settings of this reasonably-      One of the major changes made was
Pasir Gudang Highway. The golf course       priced sporting destination.                  the lengthening of Hole 7, which now
was built on former rubber and oil palm                                                   plays as a par 4 instead of a par 3; thus
estates. Some of the rubber and oil         Daiman 18 currently does more than            bringing total par of 72.
palm trees were left on the landscape to    3,000 rounds a month and boasts of
provide a natural environmental setting     having one of the best greens among           One of the unique features of the
to the golf course. Now a par-72 course     the courses in Johor Bahru. The newly-        Clubhouse is the open area overlooking
measuring 5,837 metres from the back        renovated clubhouse offers facilities that    the golf course that is converted to a 16
tees, the layout provides a good test of    include a driving range, changing rooms,      –bay driving range at night with golfers
golf with oil palm tree-lined fairways      function rooms, a 1000-pax capacity           hitting out to the 18th hole. The range
trapped by numerous ponds and               banquet hall, and one of the best Chinese     has become a popular rendezvous for
bunkers.                                    restaurants in Johor Bahru.                   golfers living in the vicinity.

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9   HOLES   KLUANG COUNTRY CLUB
            Address: Jalan Mengkibol, 86000 Kluang, Johor Darul Ta’zim
            Tel: (+607) 771 8840 Fax: (+607) 772 1503 Email: kluangcountryclub@yahoo.com

                                                                            One of the pioneer 9-hole golf courses
                                                                            in Johor, Kluang Country Club features
                                                                            fairways spread out over a hilly terrain. It is
                                                                            a membership club, which, at its inception,
                                                                            traditionally catered to the early British
                                                                            planters and local elite. Today, this walking
                                                                            course welcomes visitors. An in-house
                                                                            restaurant serves food and refreshments.
                                                                            While members enjoy its other facilities, guests
                                                                            can have a game at the billiard table. This
                                                                            9-hole (par 36) golf course is located at Jalan
                                                                            Mengkibol, Kluang in Johor.

9   HOLES   SEGAMAT COUNTRY CLUB
            Address: KM 4, Jalan Genuang, P.O. Box C22 85007 Segamat, Johor Darul Ta’zim
            Tel: (+607) 943 5968 Fax: (+607) 943 2301 Email: segamatcountryclub@yahoo.com.sg

                                                                            Located at Jalan Genuang, Taman Seri Wajar
                                                                            in Segamat, Segamat Country Club is another
                                                                            legacy of the colonial era. It sprawls over a
                                                                            slightly hilly terrain with ponds to entrap
                                                                            wayward or sliced shots. This 9-hole par-36 golf
                                                                            course offers a relaxed and fun environment
                                                                            to play golf. Its Clubhouse offers extensive
                                                                            facilities as well which include a driving range,
                                                                            a practice putting green, golf club rental, a
                                                                            swimming pool, restaurant & lounge, a pro
                                                                            shop, badminton & tennis courts, among
                                                                            others. The walk-in rates are very affordable
                                                                            and this course is a popular golf destination
                                                                            for locals, tourists, as well as Japanese and
                                                                            Taiwanese expatriates.

9   HOLES   BATU PAHAT GOLF CLUB
            Address: No 678, Jalan Dato’ Mohd Shah, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor Darul Ta’zim
            Tel: (+607) 432 9221 Fax: (+607) 434 2221 Email: fb.kgbp@yahoo.com

                                                                            Batu Pahat Golf Club is a public 9-hole
                                                                            golf course (par 36). The course has many
                                                                            undulating terrains with tight fairways and
                                                                            plenty of OBs. Founded in 1962 it is a walking
                                                                            golf course with amenities namely putting
                                                                            green, golf clubs rental, pull cart for hire, and
                                                                            caddies. Its Clubhouse offers facilities like a
                                                                            pro shop, and restaurant. Batu Pahat Golf Club
                                                                            is located at Jalan Dato’ Mohd Shah in Batu
                                                                            Pahat, Johor.

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BUKIT BANANG GOLF &
COUNTRY CLUB
Located 6 km from Batu Pahat, Johor,        with Tifdwarf to create a true putting     placed bunkers.
Bukit Banang Golf & Country Club is less    surface. This course was truly designed
than two and a half hours’ drive from       to blend well with nature and the green    The returning nine is referred to as the
Singapore and three and a half hours’       freshness of the undulating fairways.      Lake Nine because of the presence of
drive from Kuala Lumpur. The 18-hole                                                   four lakes linked by a stream that cuts
golf course is sprawled over a 165-         The front nine, called the Valley Nine,    across most of the fairways. To handle
acre site amidst lush tropical greenery     plays into the hilly undulating terrains   the more demanding nature of Lake
offering a resplendent and scenic view      of Banang Mountain with scenic,            Nine, one has to possess accuracy and
which is an ideal recreational getaway      winding fairways, and sloping greens.      good course management.
for the avid golfers.                       Scoring a par on the second hole par
                                            5 is a satisfying feat because one has     Amenities and facilities at the
Designed by Micheal Coates and              to conquer a large pond dissecting         clubhouse include an Olympic-sized
Associates the course is suitable for       the fairway in the second shot. The        swimming pool, squash, badminton,
golfers with different skills, offering     eighth hole par 3 is memorable to          tennis, and basketball courts, a
them challenging yet not imposing golf      many golfers for its sheer distance at     gymnasium, sauna for both male and
experiences. The fairways are turfed with   215 meters with the sloping green          female, a 26-bay driving range, banquet
Bermuda Greenless Park and the greens       that is shielded by two strategically      rooms, restaurants, and more.

                                                                                              Information
                                                                                                          Address:
                                                                                                No 1, Persiaran Gemilang,
                                                                                          Bandar Banang Jaya, 83000 Batu Pahat,
                                                                                                    Johor Darul Ta’zim
                                                                                                   Tel: (+607) 428 5431
                                                                                                  Fax: (+607) 428 6801
                                                                                                      General Email:
                                                                                             banang.golf@berjayaclubs.com
                                                                                                          Website:
                                                                                                 www.berjayaclubs.com

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9   HOLES   NAM HENG COUNTRY CLUB
            Address: Nam Heng Estate, KB 502, 81909 Kota Tinggi, Johor Darul Ta’zim

                                                                                       Nam Heng Country Club is
                                                                                       situated on Nam Heng Estate
                                                                                       in Kota Tinggi, Johor. It takes
                                                                                       about 45 minutes from the
                                                                                       Johor Bahru city centre, 1 hour
                                                                                       from the Second Link, and 50
                                                                                       minutes from Senai Airport by
                                                                                       road. This 9-hole public golf
                                                                                       course was designed by G. M.
                                                                                       Price. The facilities provided by its
                                                                                       Clubhouse include tennis courts,
                                                                                       swimming pool, driving range,
                                                                                       putting green, golf clubs rental,
                                                                                       restaurant, among others.

9   HOLES   TANJONG EMAS GOLF CLUB
            Address: JKR 202, Jalan Timbalan, 84000 Muar, Johor Darul Ta’zim
            Tel: (+606) 952 1550 Fax: (+606) 952 1550 Email: kgtemuar@gmail.com

                                                                                       Tanjong Emas Golf Club is one
                                                                                       of the British Army-designed
                                                                                       golf clubs and definitely a legacy
                                                                                       of the colonial era. Now turned
                                                                                       public, the 9-hole course allows
                                                                                       golfers to play to their hearts’
                                                                                       content. The par-36, 2,919-meter
                                                                                       fairways stretch over a flat terrain
                                                                                       by a river and golfers should
                                                                                       watch out for the ponds. Tanjung
                                                                                       Emas Golf Club is located at Jalan
                                                                                       Timbalan in Muar, Johor.

9   HOLES   PERMAS JAYA GOLF CLUB
            Address: No 6, Jalan Permas Selatan, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai, Johor Darul Ta’zim
            Tel: (+6016) 880 4087 Email: jomis.golf@gmail.com Website: https://www.facebook.com/permasjayagolf/
            Instagram: permasjaya_golf

                                                                                       Built in 1994 Permas Jaya Golf
                                                                                       Club is a 9-hole public golf
                                                                                       course in Bandar Baru Permas
                                                                                       Jaya, in Masai, Johor Bahru.
                                                                                       It is located right after the
                                                                                       Permas Jaya Bridge. The par-36,
                                                                                       3,131-meter fairway stretch will
                                                                                       provide golfers with a fulfilling
                                                                                       play experience. To add, the
                                                                                       green fees, caddy and buggy fees
                                                                                       are affordable.

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PORESIA GOLF CLUB & RESORT
The Poresia Golf Club and Resort that
sets on a 1,700-acre of a greater golf
resort complex comes with a 36-hole
par-72 course. Located 25 km south
of Johor Bahru, Poresia Golf Club and
Resort is the nearest golfing resort to
Singapore. It takes only 15 minutes
from the Tuas checkpoint and 45
minutes from Johor Bahru city centre.
The club was designed for both golf
professionals and amateurs alike
by the renowned international golf
course architect, Pete Dye.

Golfers playing at Poresia will enjoy
the rich and natural vegetation
of the surroundings as well as the
flower garden along the course.
The landscapes are lush and green          The generally good-width fairways        golfing facility featuring a swimming
portraying the richness of Johor’s         are sometimes flanked by large           pool, a pro shop, restaurants, a driving
natural beauty. Four interchangeable       bunkers built from railway sleepers. A   range and other amenities.
9-hole loops which are the Hibiscus,       meandering creek ensures plenty of
                                           water hazards lie in wait in Sakura’s
Orchid, Sakura, and Bougainvillea
all make up the 36 championship            middle section. A few holes have
                                                                                           Information
holes laid out on this former oil palm     creeks crossing the fairways twice,                          Address:
                                           setting up some excellent risk-reward            KM 36, Mukim Tanjong Kupang,
plantation.                                                                                      81550 Gelang Patah,
                                           opportunities for longer hitters.                Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim
The Orchid Course is arguably the          Although Orchid / Hibiscus are the           Tel: (+607) 558 1733 / (+607) 557 8812
best of the four; challenging from         strongest combination the Orchid                      Fax: (+607) 559 1813
start to finish, but likely to be tough-   / Sakura will provide low and mid-                        General Email:
going for high-handicappers. As            handicappers with an excellent and                    poresiajb@gmail.com
for the Sakura Course, the terrains        testing outing.                                              Website:
are constantly undulating and are                                                                www.poresia.com.sg
lightly lined up with palm trees.          Poresia Country Club is a full service

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SEBANA GOLF & MARINA RESORT
Located at the southern-most tip of          golf course built by retaining as much   lush trees resembling a secondary
Johor, at the source of the tranquil         as possible the natural terrain of the   forest to create a challenging golfing
Santi River, Sebana Golf & Marina            site, it also has natural greenery of    leisure.
Resort is a truly integrated golf,
marina, residential and holiday resort
all within a superb eco-setting. Nestled
against pristine natural greenery,
Sebana Golf & Marina Resort is a 1,200-
acre resort township where residential
and commercial components are
cohesively planned alongside an
exclusive private marina and an 18-
hole golf course. The excitement of
Sebana Golf & Marina Resort begins
as you enter, either on your own boat
or by its ferry direct from Tanah Merah
Ferry Terminal, Singapore.

The 18-hole golf course was designed
by Ted Parslow, an internationally
renowned golf architect. A unique

       Information
                    Address:
      Lot PTD 2940, Mukim Pengerang,
    81600 Pengerang, Johor Darul Ta’zim
    Tel: (+607) 826 6655 / (+607) 826 6688
             Fax: (+607) 826 6622
                     Email:
     reservation@sebanacoveresort.com
                    Website:
            www.sebanacove.com

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This is a special edition
        published by Johor Golf
         Tourism Association in
      promoting golf tourism in
             Johor Darul Ta’zim.

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                               respective owners.

                                        Norlin Nor
                                            Editor
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