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From homegrown champions winning on international soil to world-class events landing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian golf in 2026 is moving at a pace the country hasn't seen in years.
Liyana Azizan Durisic Opens the Year With a Statement Win
Malaysia's Liyana Azizan Durisic claimed the 2026 Women's World Sand Greens Championship in Australia, firing seven birdies in the final round to finish five-under par — securing a two-shot victory at just 23 years old. It was the kind of performance that signals a player entering her prime, and one that puts the wider golf world on notice about the depth of Malaysian women's golf talent.
Natasha Andrea Oon Makes Her LPGA Debut
Natasha Andrea Oon became the only Malaysian in the 2026 LPGA field at the Fortinet Founders Cup, marking her long-awaited rookie debut on the tour. Her presence on the LPGA circuit opens a new chapter for Malaysian women's professional golf on the global stage.
Gavin Green — Still the Standard Bearer
Malaysia's most prominent professional, Gavin Kyle Green, continues to represent the country on the Asian Tour and European Tour circuit. The first Malaysian to top the Asian Tour Order of Merit, Green remains the benchmark for Malaysian professional golf at the elite level.
World Masters Golf Championship — November 2026
The inaugural World Masters Golf Championship arrives in Malaysia from November 22 to 28, organised by Golfasian and Go Golfing. The event targets amateur golfers aged 35 and above, competing across four prestigious Malaysian courses including KLGCC, Tropicana Golf and Country Resort, Kota Permai, and Saujana.
- Dates: November 22–28, 2026
- Eligibility: Amateur golfers aged 35 and over
- Courses: KLGCC, Tropicana, Kota Permai, Saujana Golf and Country Club
- Organisers: Golfasian and Go Golfing
- Significance: Malaysia’s first dedicated world-level masters amateur championship
What This All Adds Up To
Malaysia in 2026 isn’t just hosting golf — it is building a golf identity. International amateur championships, corporate tournaments under royal patronage, LPGA representation, and a thriving domestic festival circuit are all running simultaneously. For brands, sponsors, and tourism stakeholders, the opportunity to align with Malaysian golf this year is as strong as it has ever been.
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Major Golf Tournaments & Competitions in Malaysia (2026)
- Maybank Championship (LPGA Tour)
Dates: 29 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (West Course), Kuala Lumpur
Tour: LPGA Tour
Title Sponsor: Maybank
Prize Purse: ~USD $3 million (approx recent editions)
Details
- One of Southeast Asia’s largest women’s professional tournaments.
- Features top LPGA players such as Lydia Ko and other global stars.
- 72-hole stroke play format.
- Usually televised globally.
- World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) – World Final
Dates: October 23–31, 2026
Host Country: Malaysia
Likely Venue Region: The Els Club, Desaru Coast, Johor
Organizer: World Amateur Golfers Championship
Participants: National amateur champions from ~40 countries.
Details
- Global amateur championship with players grouped by handicap categories.
- Teams represent their countries.
- Includes opening ceremony, multiple tournament rounds, and team awards.
- Malaysia World Masters (International Amateur Festival)
Dates: 22 – 28 Nov 2026
Location: Greater Kuala Lumpur (multi-course event)
Organizer: Golfasian & Go Golfing
Eligibility: Amateur golfers aged 35+
Details
- Multi-round amateur competition played across four Malaysian courses.
- Includes social events, gala dinner, and team competitions.
- International amateur field.
Professional Tour Events
- Asian Development Tour / PGM Tour – PKNS Selangor Masters
Dates: 11 – 14 Feb 2026
Venue: Seri Selangor Golf Club, Selangor
Tour: Asian Development Tour / PGM Tour
Prize Purse: ~USD $175,000
Organizer: Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM)
Sponsor: PKNS (Selangor State Development Corporation)
Details
- Important regional pro tournament feeding into the Asian Tour.
- Open to professionals and elite amateurs.
- PGM Tour Malaysia (2026 Season)
Organizer: Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM)
Total events: 19 tournaments
- 10 men’s tournaments
- 9 women’s tournaments
Typical venues rotate among Malaysian courses including:
- Seri Selangor Golf Club
- Palm Resort Golf & Country Club
- Templer Park Country Club
- Royal Pahang Golf Club
- Sabah / Sarawak regional venues
Examples of PGM events (dates mostly TBC):
| Tournament | Venue | Notes |
| PGM Tour Qualifying School | Seri Selangor GC | Feb 2026 |
| PGM Selangor Masters | Seri Selangor GC | Feb 2026 |
| PGM Palm Resort Championship | Palm Resort GC | TBC |
| PGM Ladies Championship Series | Multiple venues | 9 events |
| PGM Tour Finals | TBC | End-season |
These events form the main Malaysian domestic professional circuit.
Amateur Championships
- Malaysian Amateur Open (Annual MGA Event)
Organizer: Malaysian Golf Association (MGA)
Status: National Amateur Championship
Typical Date: January (2026 edition likely early year)
Notes
- One of the oldest golf tournaments in Asia, dating back to 1894.
- World Amateur Golf Ranking event.
- Faldo Series Asia (Malaysia Leg)
Dates: 7 – 9 Apr 2026
Venue: The Els Club Malaysia – Ocean Course, Johor
Founder: Sir Nick Faldo
Details
- Elite junior amateur championship (boys and girls).
- Winners qualify for Faldo Series Asia Grand Final.
Corporate / Invitational / Club Events
These are commercial or member tournaments often attracting large fields.
- CIMB Preferred Golf Series Grand Final
Date: 20 May 2026
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club
Sponsor: CIMB Bank
Format
- Corporate invitational for CIMB Preferred clients.
- Players qualify through earlier rounds.
- Mercedes Trophy Malaysia
Date: June 2026 (exact date TBC)
Venue: The Els Club Malaysia – Ocean Course
Sponsor: Mercedes-Benz
Format
- Amateur invitational tournament for Mercedes customers.
- Golf Amal Pengerang Charity Tournament
Date: 1 May 2026
Venue: The Els Club Malaysia – Ocean Course
Type: Charity Pro-Am / Corporate tournament.
- The Els Club Ladies Open
Date: 25 Jul 2026
Venue: The Els Club Malaysia – Valley Course
Category: Amateur women’s open event.
MGA Calendar for 2026
Updated – 10th March 2026
| No | Dates | Tournaments | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 4 – 7 (Wed – Sun) | Selangor International Junior Championship (Junior) | Seri Selangor |
| 2 | Apr 9 – 12 (Thu – Sun) | Malaysian Junior Closed (Junior) | Tiara Melaka |
| 3 | May 4 – 8 (Mon – Thu) | MGA NJDP Series 1st (Junior) | Central Zone |
| 4 | May 11 – 14 (Mon – Thu) | RSGC Junior Invitational Championship (Junior) | RSGC |
| 5 | May 22 – 25 (Fri – Mon) | 19th Perlis Amateur Open (Men & Ladies) | Putra GC |
| 6 | June 2 – 4 (Tue – Thu) | 40th Men & 33rd Ladies Negeri Sembilan Amateur | SIGC |
| 7 | June 2 – 5 (Tue – Fri) | MGA NJDP Series 2nd (Junior) | Borneo Zone |
| 8 | June 7 – 12 (Sun – Fri) | Majlis Sukan Sekolah-Sekolah (MSSM) | Sabah |
| 9 | June 17 – 20 (Wed – Sat) | 50th Selangor Amateur Open (Men & Ladies) | BKT Bertam UGC |
| 10 | June 25 – 28 (Thu – Sun) | 50th Kedah Amateur Open (Men & Ladies) | Darulaman GC |
| 11 | July 1 – 4 (Wed – Sat) | MGA NJDP Series 3rd (Junior) | Northern Zone |
| 12 | July 10 – 13 (Fri – Mon) | 49th Kelantan Amateur Open (Men & Ladies) | Kelantan GCC |
| 13 | July 13 – 17 (Mon – Fri) | Sarawak International Golf Junior Championship / Premier Cup (Junior) | Eastwood / Miri |
| 14 | July 20 – 23 (Mon – Thu) | Terengganu National Junior Championship (Junior) | KTGR |
| 15 | July 27 – 30 (Mon – Thu) | Kuala Lumpur Amateur Open (Men & Ladies) | KGPA |
| 16 | Aug 3 – 6 (Mon – Thu) | 48th RSGC Ladies Amateur Open Championship (Junior) | RSGC |
| 17 | Aug 10 – 13 (Mon – Thu) | MGA NJDP Series 4th (Junior) | Southern Zone |
| 18 | Aug 17 – 20 (Thu – Sun) | Sukan Malaysia XXII – SUKMA | Glenmarie GCC |
| 19 | Aug 27 – 30 (Thu – Sun) | Malaysian Junior International Open – MIJO (Junior) | Tanjong Puteri GR |
| 20 | Sept 2 – 5 (Wed – Sat) | 66th Perak Amateur Open (Men & Ladies) | Meru Valley |
| 21 | Sept 7 – 10 (Mon – Thu) | Kedah International Junior Golf Championship (Junior) | KGGS, UUM |
| 22 | Sept 8 – 11 (Tue – Fri) | Nomura Cup | Beijing, China |
| 23 | Sept 14 – 18 (Mon – Fri) | 63rd South East Asia Amateur Team Championship (Putra, Lion, Santi & Kartini) | Hong Kong |
| 24 | Sept 21 – 24 | 13th Terengganu Amateur Open (Men & Ladies) | KTGR |
| 25 | Sept 19 – Oct 4 | Asian Games | Japan |
| 26 | Oct 5 – 8 (Mon – Thu) | 55th Melaka Amateur Open (Men & Ladies) | Tiara GCC |
| 27 | Oct 12 – 15 (Mon – Thu) | MGA NJDP Series – Grand Final | TBA |
| 28 | Oct 26 – 29 (Mon – Thu) | 18th Pahang Amateur Open (Men & Ladies) | RPGC |
| 29 | Nov 23 – 26 (Mon – Thu) | 55th Malaysian Amateur Closed (Men & Ladies) | TBA |
| 30 | Dec 3 – 6 (Thu – Sun) | 122nd Malaysia Amateur Open (Men & Ladies) | TBA |
| 31 | December 7th – 10th (Mon – Thur) | Saujana Amateur Open Championship (Men) | Saujana GCC |
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