Malaysia - The Els Club (Desaru Coast)
Desaru Coast, to the southeast of peninsular Malaysia, is home to the Ocean
Course and Valley Course. The 45-hole property boasts two Championship
courses, each designed by a world golf hall of famer. The Ocean Course,
designed by the club’s namesake and four-time major champion, Ernie Els
is set on one of the most spectacular plots of land anywhere in the world.
Overlooking the South China Sea the course can comprise of any two of the
three 9-hole courses on-site, offering unique variability. Each layout has their
own character and personal touches from Els, but they all take inspiration
from the famous links courses spread across the UK, with large rolling greens
and firm run off areas designed to place a premium on a sharp short game.
The Valley Course, designed by three time major champion Vijay Singh is a
completely different test. The small greens and sharp undulations mean that
approach play must be precise in order to prevail against the course. The
layout is as dramatic as you’ll find anywhere in the world, Singh used the
slopes on the property to perfection, creating a perfect mix of testing shots
and vistas that will provide memories to last a lifetime. Access to Desaru
Coast is a 1-hour, 45-minute drive from Singapore, soon also to be connected
by a 30-minute direct ferry service.
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