Golfing in the flatlands and by the seas of Kedah

Kedah is one of the northernmost states in Malaysia. It is known as the ‘Rice Bowl of Malaysia’ where it is known for its flat-surfaced fields where they produce most of the supply of rice for the country. Here is where you will find a host of attractions that attracts tourists throughout the calendar year. Kedah is where you will find Bujang Valley, one of the most significant archaeological sites around here while it is also home to Langkawi, one of the most visited islands around the region.

Beautiful and peaceful surroundings for golf

With a rich offering of nature and eco-tourism, it is common that Kedah provides some of the best Golf Courses around the country. From Alor Setar, the state capital to Kulim and obviously to Langkawi island, you will find that there are many internationally renowned Golf Courses for you to indulge in your game. Meanwhile, your family members will be able to enjoy the other activities and facilities which are provided by the resorts around the state.

Located at the Free Trade Zone of Bukit Kayu Hitam, you can have a great day out at the greens of Black Forest Golf and Country Club that offers an 18 hole course in its 6,500 meter space. If you go towards the north into Sungai Petani, you can play at the Cinta Sayang Golf and Country Club that offers a local feel to the environment.

Golfing in Alor Setar

The prestigious Darulaman Golf and Country Club is a Ted Parslow-designed, 18 hole course located in Jitra. The Harvard Golf and Country Club is also jointly designed by Parslow and comes with a 27 hole green located around the Ladang Jerai Division area. The Permaipura Golf and Country Club is also situated around here that offers a 6,000 meter, 18 hole green.

In Langkawi island, you can head out to the Ginung Raya Golf Resort locate din Kisap. The course offers a 9 hole stretch and was designed by Max Wexler while in Langkawi Golf Club, you can enjoy the game within the lush landscape and sea breezes from within the island. The Golf Club Datai Bay is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious and luxurious courses in Kuah which was designed by Ted Parslow.

The northern state of Kedah provides an exciting option for golfers as it is here that the very popular Langkawi Island is located, one of the top tourist destinations in Malaysia while being connected to states like Penang and Perlis.

Langkawi Island is an ideal place for golfing mainly because it is one of the top tourist locations in Malaysia. Being an island and away from the hustle and bustle of the cities and towns, there are several international golf courses around the island for you to choose from where you can enjoy your game, bask in the sun and appreciate the natural attractions of our tropical environment.

Here, you will get one of the most spectacular views and landscapes set against the backdrop of the horizontal waters of the Andaman Sea. The golf courses here are among the best in the whole of Asia where there are 3 main golf courses. The oldest golf course here is the h 99 East Golf Club which is an ideal course for novices and beginners while for the seasoned golfers, the Golf Club Datai Bay is the internationally renowned and most suitable while the Gunung Raya Golf Resort, located at the foot of Mount Raya offers a truly exciting golfing experience.

Darulaman Golf & Country Club

The Darulaman Golf and Country Club is a luxurious golfing resort located in the northern Kedah state of Peninsular Malaysia. Isolated enough to be hidden away from the maddening crowd and noise of the towns and cities but peaceful enough for a great and satisfying game of golf, the Darulaman Golf and Country Club offers an amazing environment and some very picturesque landscapes that will bring out the best of any golfer.

Located only minutes away from the Bandar Darul Aman exit of the North-South Expressway, it is easily accessible through the highway and only about fifteen minutes away from Alor Star, the capital of Kedah. Meanwhile, coming from the Alor Star airport takes only minutes where this course is very popular among those people in the north.

Designed by Ted Parslow

At the Darulaman Golf and Country Club is an 18-hole championship golf course which offers a wide range of specially crafted obstacles and challenges. The course here was designed by international golf course architect Ted Parslow and was opened in 1992. Since then, the club has been one of the most popular destinations for those wanting a great vacation amidst some lush vegetation and rich greens.

At the club, golfers can head out to the greens to try their hands at overcoming the bunkers, ponds, water Hazards and congregation of trees or they can practice their shots at the driving range as well as the putting green. The Pro Shop offers supplies for equipment while other facilities like spa, swimming pool and such are available as well.Tel: 04 917-0001
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.darulamangolf.com.my

Cinta Sayang Golf & Country Resort

The Cinta Sayang Golf & Country Resort is one of the oldest Golf Courses in the northern parts of Peninsular Malaysia. Established in 1989, the Cinta Sayang Golf & Country Resort is a popular destination among golfers who like the serene countryside which allow them to have the peace of mind and recreational game of this sport which is located in Sungai Petani, far from the noises of the cities.

Cinta Sayang Golf & Country Resort provides the avenue for golfers who come here for vacation where the family can enjoy the amenities and facilities of the resort. There are restaurants here that serve a wide variety of dishes while activities include horseback riding, table tennis, squash and even KTV rooms. Swimming pools are available for those who like water while others can head out to the Jacuzzi, and for Paintball as well.

Cinta Sayang Golf Packages(2 days 1 night)

Package includes

1. 2 days unlimited round of golf
2. 1 night’s stay (deluxe rooms with Astro)
3. Breakfast
4. 1 set lunch or dinner

Golf Lesson

The Driving Range lesson package includes:

1. 5 lessons at Driving Range.
2. 1 chipping lesson.
3. 1 putting lesson.
4. 1 round of 9 holes Driving Range.

During lesson, balls, driver, iron and putter will be provided and each lesson takes 1 hour.
Regional mini tour offers an opportunity for amateur golfers of all ability to play like professional.

Room Promotion

PUBLISHED RATE PROMOTION RATE

• Deluxe RM200.00++ RM99.00+*
• Superior Deluxe RM300.00++ RM150.00++
• Premier Suite RM400.00++ RM180.00++
• Rajawali Suite RM680.00++ RM320.00++

Terms of Promotion Rates

All rooms include morning newspaper, coffee/tea making facilities.
Room rates are inclusive of 2 buffet breakfast.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Rates quoted are subject to 10% service charge & 5% government tax.

18 Holes Golf Course

The golfer meanwhile can hit the green of the 18-hole par 72 international golf course. Here is where golfers will find the challenging fairway something to enjoy where they are specially designed to challenge even those who are seasoned players. The championship course covers a land area of 190 acres and stretches out to 6,696 meters.

Set against the backdrop of the lush greenery around here, golfers can enjoy a broad range of services at affordable prices. For those who like to do some practice shots, they can head out to the 40-bay twin driving range which looks extremely stunning, especially at night while amateurs and beginners can enroll in the golf classes offered by the experts here.

Tel: 04-441 4666
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.cintasayangresort.com

99 East Golf Club

The 99 East Golf Club in Langkawi Island was formerly known as the Langkawi Golf Club. Located around the Pantai Cenang and Kuah town areas, it has scenic views of the seas and located not far from the Langkawi International Airport.

The 99 East Golf Club was renamed as such after the original layout was redesigned by Ross Watson, one of the world’s most renowned golf architects. It is actually the first golf course Malaysia which is managed by Troon Golf of the United States and its 18-hole par-72 course provides the perfect place for the amateur to sharpen their skills and challenging enough for the seasoned golfer to try and overcome.

Built on a 7,500 yard land, the 99 East Golf Club resembles many of the top world courses in terms of design and fairways while the rice terraces popular around the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia provides the perfect local setting. Meanwhile, golfers will surely like the environment here that overlooks the rich rainforest which Malaysia is so naturally endowed with.

Apart from that, playing at the 99 East Golf Course gives the golfer a great view of Mount Cincang on one end and Kuah Bay on the other. This gives the course a sense of character where there is a complete list of facilities and services here. This includes rental of golfing gear where needed, a Pro Shop for all types of supplies and a coffeehouse for players to enjoy a light snack or full meal after a day of golfing.

Tel: 04-955 1153/ 011-1441 6061
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.99east.com

Harvard Golf & Country Club

The Harvard Golf and Country Club is one of the golf clubs located in the northern state of Kedah. This is a great golfing destination specially designed to offer a rewarding experience for the amateur, professional and occasional golfers. At the Harvard Golf and Country Club, one gets to enjoy the natural and green surroundings of the course while indulging in a game that will require the skills and techniques of even the most seasoned golfer.

The Harvard Golf and Country Club is part of the services and attraction offered by the Harvard Suasana Hotel which comes with a wide range of different facilities for its guests. At the Harvard golf course, one gets to play on some of the most luxurious and picturesque green and tee-boxes which are laid with the Bermuda Tidwarf grass. The fairways and rough here meanwhile are fitted with the Bermuda Green Less Park 419 making the game truly fulfilling.

What makes the golfing experience here so exciting and satisfying is its 18-hole championship course which comes with their own set of bunkers and obstacles. The Guthrie Nine was designed by Mr Bobby Lim, a Malaysian avid golfer while the Harvard Nine was designed by one of the world’s most renowned and distinguished golf course designer, Mr Ted Parslow. For those who prefer to test their swings can head out to the driving range here which opens daily while other faculties here include swimming pool, changing rooms, coffeehouse and many more, all of which are catered to make the stay more relaxing.

Tel: 04-458 8888
Email: [email protected]
URL: https://www.facebook.com/HarvardSuasanaHotelAndGolf/

Kulim Golf & Country Resort

An exceptional 27-hole championship golf course, Kulim offers breathtaking panoramic views of a lush landscape. Apart from the golfing facilities, the resort provides a host of other sporting and leisure activities such as tennis, squash, swimming, aerobics, billiards/snooker, jacuzzi, sauna, gymnasium, conference & banquet halls, and children’s playground. It’s a 40-minute drive from Penang’s Bayan Lepas International Airport, and about four hours from Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 604-4032 828
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: www.kulimgolf.com.my

Els Club Datai Bay

The Golf Club Datai Bay is the most impressive course in Langkawi island. Engulfed within the forest of Mount Mat Cincang, you can enjoy your game amidst the amazing view of the Andaman Sea. It is among the most highly rated golf course in the world which has attracted a wide array of international golfing enthusiast. The Golf Club Datai Bay offers an 18-hole championship golf course with par 72 within its 5994 meter long stretch. With its global appeal and reputation, it would be slightly more costly to play golf here which comes with a Club Café clubhouse, shower rooms, golf buggy rentals and a swimming pool as well. Rental for a golf cart is at RM80, umbrellas at RM30 with teeing-off starting at 7.30 in the morning.

The Els Club Teluk Datai (Datai Bay) is renowned to be one of the most beautiful Golf Courses in Malaysia, a reputation that could possibly reach out to the region. The golf course is located on the serene island of Langkawi.

World-Renowned Golf Course

The Els Club Teluk Datai opened its doors in 1992. For close to 30 years now, the golf course has grown in reputation and established itself as one of the most luxurious golf destinations around the region. At one point, it was instrumental in pushing Langkawi Island’s tourism industry by attracting visitors from both the local and foreign front to play golf here. It must be noted that the Els Club is actually part of a 2-club organization, one being here in Langkawi and the other at Desaru Course in the southern state, Johor.

Award-winning Golf Resort

Over the years, the Els Club Teluk Datai has grown in stature and image. Improvements have been made while the golf course has continued to push the bar higher in terms of standards and quality of the game. In fact, the Els Club Datai Bay has already won several international awards for its challenging greens and beautiful surroundings.
For starters, the golf course sits over the slopes of the island with a breath-taking view of the seas across the horizon of the Andaman Sea. The resort, naturally located around the northern region of the island is a sight to behold for both golfers and visitors alike.

Golfers from all levels

Since it was established, the Els Club Datai Bay has already attracted many golfers from around the world who have been intrigued about the courses and would come here to see for themselves why it has won awards like the Top Ten Golf Course in Malaysia by Asian Golf Monthly and the Most Scenic Golf Course in Malaysia.

Scenic Golf Course

With its backdrop of the waters stretching toward the horizon the million-year-old rainforest, the Els Club Datai Bay has one of the most amazing sceneries among all Golf Courses. It is a par-72 championship course that spans across 6,760 yards of green which is the ideal place for both amateurs and professional golfers.
Those who come here like the hilly terrains of the course which welcomes them at the first Nine while the signature hole here is at its 16th. Apart from the greens, there is a broad range of facilities that ensure that the stay here is comfortable and enjoyable that includes a Pro Shop, locker rooms and a string of other sporting activities for everyone in the family.

The Rainforest Course

The Els Club Teluk Datai houses the Rainforest Course (while the Desaru one has the Ocean and Valley Course). There are no bunkers in this course while the green is spread out across tree-lines which is spread across the beautiful sea while the backdrop of the Mat Chinchang mountain is just simply amazing. Among the highlights of this course is that it is the works of world-renowned designer Ernie Els. You can have the golf cart enter the fairways which makes it a lot more convenient when you play the game. Using a modern GPS system, there are facilities on the greens including areas for putting and chipping to let you have some short-game practices.

Golfing Rates at Els Club Teluk Datai

To play here, the rates that are applicable are:

• Low Season: RM605
• Peak Season: RM680

Tel: 04 959 2700
URL: Thedatai.com

Black Forest Golf And Country Club

Located at the northern parts of Peninsular Malaysia is the Black Forest Golf & Country Club. It is situated in Bukit Kayu Hitam in Kedah which is not far from the border of Malaysia and Thailand. The Black Forest Golf and Country Club offers a rewarding golfing experience especially for those who wants to get away from the city and town centers for a simple and yet satisfying getaway.

Bukit Kayu Hitam is a duty-free zone in the northern parts of the country which includes Langkawi Island and is not far from Alor Setar, the capital city of Kedah. Meanwhile, getting to Black Forest Club from Thailand is a breeze as it is only about 45 minutes drive away from Hatyai.

Golf course near to Thailand border

That which makes the course here interesting is mainly the surrounding sceneries that include rubber and sugar cane plantations located around the eastern areas. Meanwhile, the opposite end will have a rich primary forest which provides a healthy mix of natural landscape.

The Black Forest Golf Club is an 18-hole international golf course which requires a lot of patience and skills to overcome. Here is where the golfer will find the vast fairway a challenge while there are bunkers and several obstacles that will surely increase the tempo of the game. The course can be played by beginners and professionals and is open for the public daily. Apart from that golfing, there are other facilities provided here while duty-free shopping is among one of the most sought after activities.

Tel: +604-9222822
Email: [email protected]
URL: http://www.blackforest.com.my/index.asp

Genting Permaipura Golf Course

The Permaipura Golf & Country Club is one of the premier golf clubs in the country. Located at the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia, the Permaipura Golf & Country Club offers a luxurious and exciting option for golfers since it is situated amidst some of the most beautiful sceneries around here.

Known to some as the peaceful haven of Kedah, Permaipura Golf & Country Resort offers an ideal choice for anyone wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city centers. Here, the golf course is set against the backdrop of the majestic Gunung Jerai and is designed to provide the golfer with one of the most remarkable environments to play the game.

This course is an 18-hole international course which is equipped with long fairways and several types of challenges. There are sand traps placed strategically in certain holes that will surely keep the player on their toes. Apart from that, the placid lakes and the bunkers are all built in place to ensure that the challenge is keep at the highest competitive level. The first nine is popular for its open fairways and large trees while the proceeding nine is more popular for the narrower fairways that bring about challenges that are more difficult.

The Bermuda Tifdwarf greens here are beautifully laid while those who wants to refresh and take breaks can head out to the Clubhouse that offer full meals and some great landscape views of the horizon leading to the course as well as a driving range for practicing.

Tel : +604-459 4000
Email: [email protected]
URL: https://permaipurapgcc.com/

Gunung Raya Golf Resort

The Gunung Raya Golf Resort is one of the most recent golf course s here which is an 18-hole, 72-par golf course. Teeing off starts as early as 7.00am where the course was designed by Max Wexler, a renowned American golf architect. Here, you will enjoy the mountainous view around Kisap which comes with a clubhouse and other standard amenities available. Green fees start from RM170 for 9-holes and RM230 for 18-holes. Other rates start sfrom RM40 for buggy rental and RM10 for 100 balls at the driving range.

Tel: 04-966 8148/04 966 4578
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: www.golfgr.com.my

Sungai Petani Golf Club(no more in operation)

Tel: 04 422-4894
No more in operation

 

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