Golfing in Malaysia

Malaysia is a great golfing destination. With more than 250 golf courses to choose from, tourists come from all around the globe to play golf amidst the picturesque settings. If you think that golfing in Malaysia is the domain of only the rich, you are wrong. With more and more golf courses opening up, the green fees as well as the rent of golfing equipments have substantially gone down. Affordable to all, golfing in Malaysia is now a major recreational activity of the foreign tourists.

Every state in Malaysia has a number of golf courses. According to an estimate, every state in Malaysia has approximately 17 courses. Compared to some other Asian countries, the fees here are very reasonable. Though on weekends the fees move upward touching up to 53 US dollars, the price hovers around 13 to 15 US dollars during weekdays. By paying mere 5 US dollars, you can also avail service of a caddy.

Most of the golf courses are on the properties of luxurious resorts. So if you are staying in one of these, you do not have to go anywhere to play golf. Most of the golf courses in Malaysia have sufficient lighting facilities for golfing at night. You can therefore play the game even at night. You may however like to play it during daytime as the beautiful surrounding around the golf courses are a treat for the eyes.

Designed by golfing big names like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Robert Trent Junior among a host of others, the golfing courses in Malaysia host ace tournaments like Volvo Masters, Golf World Cup and the Malaysian Open.

The golf courses vary in size from 36 holes to only 9 holes. The Pulai Springs Resort Golf Club, for instance, has a massive golf course with 36 holes. You would simply love to play golf in the lush surrounding. Appreciated very much for its beauty, this venue in Johor plays host to major international tournaments.

The Sabana Golf and Marina Resort is another golf course par excellence. Besides a world class golfing experience, this locale provides fishing and river cruise opportunities as well.

The A’Famosa Golf Resort in the Melaka state is a 27 hole course and after the game is over you can relax at their Water World Theme Park.

Other golf courses at locations such as the Awana Golf and Country Club, the Cameron Highlands Golf Club among innumerable others are great destinations for golfing in Malaysia.

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