In the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a bubbling melting pot steeped in culture, heritage and world famous for its wilderness. Golf destination par excellence, this growing country now has more than 200 golf courses of international quality.

  • Borneo Highland Golf - Photo: DR
These courses meander at the foot of the mountains, along the beaches, on tropical islands, in the midst of green nature or in the heart of cities. Thus there are no less than four courses in Kuala Lumpur and its surroundings. Some terrains were designed by the greatest architects in the discipline, from Jack Niklaus to Arnold Palmer and Greg Norman. In Malaysia as temperatures get cooler, it is great to play golf night and day. A quick overview of the most beautiful terrains in the destination.

Royal Selangor Golf Club, the oldest course in the country

Kuala Lumpur is a fast-paced metropolis with sparkling skyscrapers. It is one of the most dynamic cities in Asia but also one of the “greenest” on the continent. Landlocked in the state of Selangor, the capital of Malaysia is a cosmopolitan city that perfectly combines modernity, tradition and history. It was around the capital Kuala Lumpur and under the influence of the British colony that the development of golf courses flourished long ago. Planters, traders and manufacturers of tin and rubber developed the practice of this sport at the end of the 40th century. With its XNUMX courses, the city is a true golfers' paradise. The very famous Royal Selangor Golf Club, the oldest green in the country, with two 18-hole courses and a 9-hole Suleiman course, was founded in 1893. Like many resorts in the hills, it was the place of choice for European golfers. Today, fans of the little white ball can enjoy its green both day and night.

The Dataï Bay, the most beautiful golf course in Malaysia

The Dataï Bay Golf Course in Langkawi in the tropical forest, between Machincang Mountain and the Andaman Sea, is one of the jewels of Malaysian courses. Renowned as the most beautiful course in western Malaysia, this 18-hole par 72 course designed by Ted Parslow, in the heart of the jungle populated by macaques, offers fairways opening onto breathtaking views of the Langkawi islands. It is not uncommon to come across a monitor lizard or monkeys on its fairways… Besides its superb setting, the course is not very easy to play due to the presence of numerous palm trees, teaks, nipangs and other palas. which cover each hole and quickly form an impenetrable jungle ... For accommodation, golfers can stay at the Dataï Bay hotel, which benefits just like the golf course from an idyllic location between virgin forest and a superb white sand beach. This peaceful and luxurious tropical haven invites every visitor to an ideal retreat, in harmony with nature.

Swing between the jungle and the clouds in Borneo

On the insular part of the Malaise, the wild Borneo also offers its share of drive and put in the colors of tropical exuberance. In the state of Sabah, the Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club which belongs to the Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort, is anchored near the beach of Pantai Dalit, near Kota Kinabalu. Designed by Ted Parslow, this pretty 18 hole Par 72 of 6,369 meters punctuated by obstacles formed by water, has the distinction of sneaking into an unusual natural setting between the Tambalang and Mengkabong rivers. Designed on extremely steep terrain, the Hornbill Golf & Jungle Club is another crazy bet raised by the architect Neil Crafter. This 18-hole, Par 72 which extends over a length of 6,249 meters has the particularity of rising in the highlands of the state of Sarawak, in the heart of a dense tropical forest. Embellished with streams and rocks, the rugged terrain gives the impression of playing in the clouds. The Hornbill Golf & Jungle Club is also located within the Borneo Highlands Resort, an upscale property with 47 rooms and nine suites. Finally, it has a tropical spa, very focused on ecotourism.

An asian tiger

In the middle of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a bubbling melting pot of culture, heritage and benefits from incomparable wilderness. With a population of nearly 30 million people from different origins - Malays, Indians, Chinese - Malaysia offers travelers a multitude of discoveries. Multiculturalism has made Malaysia a food haven and a country valued globally for its cultural and artistic diversity. Throughout the year, countless events, each more colorful than the next, are organized across the country. Among the unmissable places very popular with tourists and visitors, we must of course mention the capital, Kuala Lumpur, but also the idyllic beaches of Langkawi (island classified as a Geopark by Unesco), the jungle and the mountains of Sabah and Sarawak, the cities of Penang and Melaka classified as World Heritage by Unesco, Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak or even Taman Negara Park, one of the oldest primary forests on the planet. On the economy side, Malaysia is one of the “Asian tigers”. In 25 years, it has gone from being a developing country to that of a developed country. With around 27 million visitors per year, Malaysia has become an important player in the international tourism scene.

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