Golf in Malaysia
Whether you are exploring George Town or staying by the beach on Langkawi, a round of golf can be part of the trip. Penang has courses on the island and mainland, while Langkawi offers the Ernie Els-designed Teluk Datai. Compare these 4 courses by location and character, then choose one that fits your hotel and itinerary.
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The Els Club Teluk DataiView course details MONKEYTRAVEL PENANG & LANGKAWI GOLF COURSES
Split into Penang Island, the Penang mainland and Langkawi to make planning easier. Check rates and tee-time options on each course page.
Penang & Langkawi Golf
Best forRainforest and coastal golf on a Langkawi stay
Redesigned by Ernie Els, this 18-hole course in north-west Langkawi winds through rainforest towards the Andaman Sea. There are no sand bunkers; the terrain and greens provide the challenge. It is a distinctive option for a round during a beach stay, with both forest and coastal scenery.
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Penang & Langkawi Golf
Best forA round without leaving Penang Island
Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed this 18-hole course, where Vijay Singh won the 1992 Malaysian Open. The par-4 10th opens with a downhill drive and bridge views, followed by an approach guarded by water and sand. Staying on Penang Island means you can play here without crossing to the mainland.
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Penang & Langkawi Golf
Best forResort golf on the northern mainland
This 18-hole Graham Marsh and Nigel B. Douglas design (6,324 yards) is at Kepala Batas on the northern mainland. Consider it if you are staying on the mainland or heading north. From an island hotel, allow time for the bridge crossing as well as the round.
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Penang & Langkawi Golf
Best forA 36-hole resort with an island green
Khor Kheng Teik and Wong Yew Kuan designed this 36-hole resort. The Lake Course's 15th plays to an island green surrounded by water, making club selection and distance control important. Two courses give you scope for contrasting rounds on separate days; check which is available when you book.
Check prices & availabilityStaying in George Town or at Batu Ferringhi? Penang Golf Club on the island keeps travel short. For the mainland courses, factor in the drive across the Penang Bridge.
On Langkawi, a simple plan is one round at Teluk Datai with the rest of the stay at the beach and around the island.
Travelling with non-golfers? Play in the morning and meet up in the afternoon so nobody spends the day waiting.
Penang Golf Club is on Penang Island at Bayan Lepas, while Penang Golf Resort and Bukit Jawi are on the mainland across the bridge. Choose by where you are staying.
Langkawi is a different island, so you cannot easily play there and in Penang on the same day. Book Teluk Datai for a day you are staying on Langkawi.
Most foreign visitors must submit Malaysia's Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within three days before arrival. Singapore citizens and some other travellers are exempt. Check your eligibility and submit free of charge through the official immigration website.
A morning tee time can reduce the chance of an afternoon shower interrupting your round. Refunds and rain checks for interrupted play depend on the course and booking terms, so check the policy before paying.
ITINERARY IDEAS
Penang Golf Club (Bukit Jambul) is at Bayan Lepas, near the airport.
Penang Golf Resort at Kepala Batas in the north and Bukit Jawi at Sungai Jawi in the south.
The Els Club, designed by Ernie Els, is at Teluk Datai in the island's north-west.
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