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Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club
Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club
The beautiful fairways of Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club lie in the unspoilt landscape of Bukit Kiara , just 8km away from the heart of the city . Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club is surrounded by nature preserves and is home to unique species of flora and fauna . Renowned as Asia ’ s ultimate destination for a premier golf & country club experience , the country club ’ s 36- hole courses play host to numerous international championships . Originally opened in 1991 , the West and East Courses were completely redesigned by renowned international golf course architects Parslow & Winter Golf Design , re-opened in 2008 and 2010 respectively .
Kota Permai
Kota Permai Golf & Country Club is truly a jewel in the Asian golf club scene . The magnificent Ross Watson 18-hole masterpiece never fails to surprise the first time , while its charisma and charm makes you want to come back repeatedly . Since it ’ s opening in 1998 , Kota Permai has won numerous awards and accolades , among them being Best Golf Course . Such recognition by industry leaders and the gold media further reinforce the fact that Kota Permai is widely accepted as among the best golf courses in Asia . Kota Permai is the perfect gateway for both golf and recreational pleasures , especially due to the tranquil setting within and around the clubhouse . With ingenious landscaping that is omnipresent to heighten your senses .
Forest City
Established in 2018 by world renowned Nicklaus Design , this new course is sure to rapidly grow in stature . Located between Singapore and Malaysia , 25-minutes from Johor Bahru city centre , the course is uniquely built as part of a wider complex on four reclaimed islands , so every little detail has been carefully thought out and build from scratch . The 18-hole desert style course with many waste areas , course plays to a 7012 yards and a par-72 . According to Nicklaus , they had to “ work the ninth and 18th greens around a hill , and the golf course has beautiful river views . From a player ’ s standpoint , the golf course we have designed is unique as golfers cannot find anything like it in Singapore or Malaysia ”. After your game , you can enjoy the onsite Forest City Golf Hotel .
Royal Selangor
Established in 1892 and located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur city , it is often regarded as the premier golf club in Malaysia , and the beginning of golf in Malaysia . The course is accessible as its only located 30-mintutes drive from Kuala Lumpur International Airport , but as a member / guest course , only the lucky ones will get an opportunity to play . However , individual hotels can book tee times for their guests . The Old and New courses are parkland , flat , relatively spacious and not too technical . That said , the holes are well protected by an abundance of mature tree and some holes can play quite long , so forward tees could be the best option . The course has received much investment over the years and hosted many professional events over the years such as the Malaysian Open , Dunhill Malaysian Masters , and the 2016 Maybank Championship .
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