Johor Bahru golf courses

Forest City Golf Resort’s encore to its Legacy Course was completed in 2019 when architect Liang Guokun unveiled his 7,138-yard Classic Course.

It presents a very different challenge. Instead of the Legacy’s more open, naturalistic layout, the Classic Course is an impeccably manicured affair, with narrower fairways, punctuated by sharply etched bunkers and lakes.

Forest City Golf Resort’s encore to its Legacy Course was completed in 2019 when architect Liang Guokun unveiled his 7,138-yard Classic Course.

It presents a very different challenge. Instead of the Legacy’s more open, naturalistic layout, the Classic Course is an impeccably manicured affair, with narrower fairways, punctuated by sharply etched bunkers and lakes.

Horizon Hills is a gated township development located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru District, Johor, Malaysia.  There are many homes in the township and the majority have been built in clusters, to encourage community spirit and there are also lakes, parks and gardens for the residents to enjoy.  However, the pick of the facilities in Horizon Hills, has to be the golf course.

Palm Resort Golf and Country Club is situated in an enviable location, just off Jalan Jumbo, on the southernmost tip of the Malaysia Peninsular.  The Golf club is just a 3-minute drive from Johor Bahru's Sultan Ismail Airport and less than an hour away from Singapore, using the second Link Expressway, making it very accessible to both visitors and those living in the region.

Palm Resort Golf and Country Club is situated in an enviable location, just off Jalan Jumbo, on the southernmost tip of the Malaysia Peninsular.  The Golf club is just a 3-minute drive from Johor Bahru's Sultan Ismail Airport and less than an hour away from Singapore, using the second Link Expressway, making it very accessible to both visitors and those living in the region.

Palm Resort Golf and Country Club is situated in an enviable location, just off Jalan Jumbo, on the southernmost tip of the Malaysia Peninsular.  The Golf club is just a 3-minute drive from Johor Bahru's Sultan Ismail Airport and less than an hour away from Singapore, using the second Link Expressway, making it very accessible to both visitors and those living in the region.

Ernie Els has done it again, a truly remarkable design feat, The Els Club at Desaru Coast is a trademark Els design and merges perfectly with the local environment.

Situated on the Desaru Coast, the resort is easily accessed from the Senai International airport, Johor Bahru and Changi Airport in Singapore.

The Ocean Course at Desaru Coast is part of a larger plan, a plan that will see the eventual construction of world class resort hotel, urbanisations and retail centres.

The Els Club Desaru Coast in Malaysia has set its stall out to become not only one of the most exclusive golf resorts in Asia, but the world.

Already boasting an exceptional 27-hole Ocean Course layout, The Els Club recently opened their second 18 hole course The Valley. 

Designed again by Ernie Els, and in collaboration with his long-time friend and major winner Vijay Singh the pair have created what can only be described as a work of art.

Located around 15 minutes from Johor Bahru Highway and less than 30-minutes from the popular Asian city of Singapore, Austin Heights Golf Club.

The resort is, as you would expect, luxurious and provides everything a visiting golfer could need and indeed want.

Customers are treated with the utmost respect and this starts the day perfectly.

Situated just a 30-minute drive from Singapore, in Jalan Indah Utama, Bandar Putra, 81000 Kulai, Johor Darul Takzimis, is the 27-hole golf course at Palm Villa.  A prestigious development by the Industrial Oxygen Incorporated Group, Palm Villa was built in 1998 and is designed by Rick Robbins.  

Permas Jaya Golf Club is located just 10 minutes away from the centre of Johor Bahru, making it a very convenient golfing destination in Malaysia.  It is also within driving distance of Singapore, so reaching Permas Jaya Golf Club is very straight forward.  Within the vicinity, there are a number of shopping malls, with all the popular stores and supermarkets available and there are plenty of hotels, from luxury to budget on offer.  This may be important for some because there are no facilities to stay overnight at the golf club, so it’s good to know there are plenty of options in the area.

The golf course at Ponderosa Golf and Country Club was originally designed by Max Wexler and later re-modelled by Ronald Fream, in 1996.  The 18-hole course measures 6,467 metres from the black tees, with a choice of an additional three tee positions, which are blue, white and red.  The length of the course may seem short to some but the plethora of water and sand traps, coupled with the testing undulating greens, make Ponderosa a good test, for players of all abilities.  Indeed, strategic thinking plays a big part during a round of golf at Ponderosa.

Golfers going south might like to check out what may soon become one of the best golf courses in Johor – Senibong Golf Club, situated just off Malaysia – Singapore's Second Link Expressway is not far from the state administrative capital of Iskandar Puteri.

The Senibong Golf Club is not a brand new golf course and was previously known as the Poresia Country Club, a 36-hole course originally designed by Pete Dye which first opened for play in 1990.

In the last 18 months year substantial refurbishment and renovation work has been carried out on two or the original nines with plans to develop housing on other parts of the course.  Already, nine holes in the remodelled course are ready for play with the remainder of the 18 holes due to fully open in October 2020.

Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort is a large complex in Johor, featuring a choice of three championship golf courses.  Located along the water, on the straits of Johor, Tanjong Puteri is close to Pasir Gudang new town and can easily be reached from Johor Bahru in little over 30 minutes.  The golf courses were designed by Max Wexler and Akira Mamiya and opened in 1992.

Situated in Sedenak, Johor, the Legends Golf and Country Resort is just a 40-minute drive from Singapore, on the Second Causeway, via the North-South Highway.  This resort was originally going to feature three 18-hole championship golf courses, designed by some of the biggest names in golf, however, as things stand, there is one 18-hole course and one 9-hole course completed.