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JOHORMALAYSIA’S GOLF PAR ADISE JOHOR A TREASURE TROVE OF GOLF COURSES This special edition of publication features Johor Golf Tourism Association, in a bid to twenty seven golf courses in Johor Darul Ta’zim promote Johor Darul Ta’zim as the region’s premier of which many are of international standard golfing destination, is working very closely with all and multi-award winning that have been the golf courses to offer and provide a “complete designed by some of the world’s holiday experience” for golfers and their families. foremost and renowned course Johor Darul Ta’zim is proud to have the highest architects namely Ernie Els, number of golf courses of varying classes in luxury Vijay Singh, Max Wexler, and exclusiveness from the largest courses of 54 Robert Trent Jones II, holes to the small courses of 9 holes for golfers of Jack Nicklaus, Jack all skill levels. Nicklaus II, Arnold Palmer, Rick Robbins, And with the twenty seven golf courses spreading Hiromasa Inagawa, out all over the state Johor Darul Ta’zim has Akira Mamiya, established itself as a premier golf destination Peter Dye, Ross in the recent years. Each golf course offers Watson, Ronald challenging fairways amidst spectacular sights, Fream, Nigel B. world-class facilities and amenities for the comfort Douglas, and and pleasure of golfers and visitors. Each golf many more. course provides avid golfers a unique experience that will linger in their minds for a long time. Each golf Golfers can come and play on former coconut course is and oil palm plantations and wetland, or by the unique in its crashing waves of the sea, or amidst frolicking own class, greens and tranquil surroundings, or amidst the set against a serenity and calmness of freshwater lakes, or even backdrop of in the busy city of Johor Bahru. either pristine coastline, or the Johor Darul Ta’zim dubbed as the “Southern serene tranquility Gateway to Malaysia” is in close proximity to of nature, lush Singapore, Batam, Bintan, Indonesia, Thailand, greens, calm Cambodia, Vietnam, Korea, and many other lakes, plantations or countries in the nearby region. The easy swamps, their natural accessibility and strategic location of Johor beauty is mesmerising Darul Ta’zim makes the state a popular golfing and captivating. The destination in the region. Clubhouses are nothing short of providing first-class services and Undoubtedly, Johor Darul Ta’zim is a treasure trove facilities for the comfort of all visitors of golf courses and resorts. Thus, it takes pride to and golfers. lay claim to being Malaysia’s Golfer’s Paradise! 1 GOLFING INFORMation Address: No 4, Jalan Danau, Desaru Coast, 81930 Bandar Penawar, Johor Darul Ta’zim Tel: (+607) 878 0000 General Email: [email protected] Reservation Email: [email protected] Website: www.elsclubmalaysia.com 27 HOLES 9 HOLES PAR 3 ACADEMY COURSE THE ELS CLUB DESARU COAST – OCEAN COURSE The Els Club Desaru Coast – Ocean parallel to the coast and is one of With multiple tee boxes on each hole, the Course is one of the most renowned the most beautiful golf courses in golf course meanders through natural and prestigious courses designed Malaysia. The Els Club Desaru Coast wetlands and lakes as it makes its way by the 4-time major championship - Ocean Course offers 27 holes of through the spectacular natural rolling winner and former World No. 1, “The championship golf that comprises terrain set alongside the South China Big Easy” South African, Ernie Els. three distinctly different 9-hole Sea. Each hole on the Ocean Course It sets to change Malaysia’s golfing courses aptly named the Ocean, bears the Els mark of strategy, beauty, landscape forever to become the Ridge, and Lake, each providing and elegance. The flow of the golf course country’s most revered golf course. a challenge for all skill levels. The is unique in South East Asia. Carts are Ocean Course naturally exudes sheer permitted on the fairways and are fitted Located in Kota Tinggi, Johor, and elegance and magnificence while with the most recent GPS system. nestled along the pristine Desaru requiring strategic play. It really poses Coast overlooking the open South exciting challenge for both low and The signature hole is the par-5 2nd, which China Sea, the Ocean Course runs high handicappers. sits on The Coast stage of the course. 2 The hole offers spectacular views of the South China Sea from start to finish and golfers are left to navigate through narrowing fairways towards the immaculate, fast green. Golfers will definitely embrace the meticulously cared-for green with pristine fairways and applaud the Clubhouse which is an architectural marvel. The presence of the mighty Clubhouse fills the skyline with its open plan design, it sits imperiously overlooking the golf course and academy, offering guests plenty of comfortable corners to relax, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the service from the casual dining restaurant, the 261 Bar & Restaurant. This 45,000-square foot contemporary Cubhouse is also equipped with 5-star amenities and facilities such as a fully stocked pro-shop, changing rooms, and private function rooms that are ideal for entertainment and business meetings. The Els Club Desaru Coast also boasts the first academy of its kind in Asia, The Els Performance Golf Academy (EPGA), accessible from both the Ocean and Valley Courses. The EPGA is a great fun for the whole family offering the latest in golf instruction and coaching such as private golf lessons, group clinics and/or on-course playing lessons from qualified PGA and LPGA instructors. The practice facilities are complete with a 9-Hole Par 3 Academy Course, an exclusive grassed practice tee, a contoured practice fairway, swing studios with video analysis, a putting lab, a dedicated short game practice area, and a large putting-green, providing opportunities to juniors and lady golfers. The EPGA offers a variety of instructional programmes which are both creative and informative, offering a fun learning experience designed to suit all abilities, player development and introduction to golf programs are complimented by Ladies group coaching, corporate clinics and its unique Little Easy Young Athlete junior series. Its PAR 3 ACADEMY COURSE unique design allows the course to be played in many different directions, which is great for corporate events and team-building programs. 3 GOLFING INFORMation Address: No 2, Jalan Pantai 2, Desaru Coast, 81930 Bandar Penawar, Johor Darul Ta’zim Tel: (+607) 878 0000 General Email: [email protected] Reservation Email: [email protected] 18 HOLES Website: www.elsclubmalaysia.com THE ELS CLUB DESARU COAST – VALLEY COURSE Located in Kota Tinggi, Johor, and short of epic and the condition and casual dining restaurant, and a meeting tucked away in the pristine Desaru quality is a cut above. The course has space. Coast, it is one of the newest golf a distinct character, set by dramatic courses in the region, offering a elevation changes and stunning ocean At Lembah Restaurant, you’ll enjoy a great complete golfing experience. The vistas. It has been crafted around a series dining experience while overlooking Els Club Desaru Coast - Valley Course of undulations, providing impressive the stunning golf course and landscape. is the product of a world’s first-ever views around the Desaru Coast There is a wide selection of food for you collaboration between Ernie Els and his region. The immediate impact of the to choose ranging from Malaysian to close friend and fellow Major Champion undulating landscape and smattering of North Indian and Fijian cuisines. and World Golf Hall of Famer, Vijay uniquely placed white sandy bunkers is Singh. This collaboration has put a seal unforgettable. The Els Club Desaru Coast with 45 holes to the golf development in Desaru of golf (the 27-hole Ocean Course and Coast and raises the prestige and The key features of the 18-hole Valley 18-hole Valley Course) set out alongside appeal of what is already one of the Course are golf carts having the latest the region’s first Els Performance Golf world’s premier golf destinations. state-of-the-art GPS system and are Academy and the Academy par-3 permitted on the fairways, full grassed course, makes it as one of the most The Valley Course, a par-72, which driving range with multiple target greens, comprehensive golf destinations in lies adjacent to The Els Club Desaru short game practice areas for chipping the world. The Els Club Desaru Coast Coast – Ocean Course, is an 18-hole and putting, fully stocked golf shop, full will elevate Desaru Coast into one of Championship layout measuring up amenity locker rooms, Valley Course the region’s most comprehensive and to 7,200 yards. The course is nothing Clubhouse with an open plaza concept, exclusive golf destinations. 4 18 HOLES HORIZON HILLS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB The multi-award winning championship golf course Horizon Hills is a breathtaking and challenging 18-hole course located in the heart of Iskandar Puteri and is easily accessible via the North-South Expressway, Malaysia- Singapore Second Link, Skudai Expressway, and JB Parkway (Perling Expressway). A masterpiece design by renowned Australian course architect Ross Watson, the 18-hole international championship course is highly rated as one of the topmost golf courses in Johor. Its slick and undulating greens, fairways laden with a fine carpet of paspalum grass and a superb layout will test even the most experienced golfer. The breathtaking views and dramatic elevation changes together with tricky water hazards and putting surfaces will bring out the best in any golfer. It is not just another golf resort as it hosts a five-star amenities and facilities, including an Olympic-sized swimming Horizon Hills has hosted prestigious pool, wading pool for kids, a fully- tournaments namely the Iskandar equipped gymnasium, tennis courts, Johor Open Tournament making it as sports activities, a pro shop, a grand one of the popular stops on the Asian ballroom and a variety of F&B outlets Tour.