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Golf in Manila

Manila golf courses

Manila is the capital city of the Philippines, a country in Southeast Asia.  Over 7,000 islands make up the country with the largest being Luzon and this is where you will find Manila.  Thanks to Philippine and visiting golfers alike, many people enjoy playing golf in Philippines due to the fantastic selection of Manila golf courses.

Before we go into more detail about some of the top venues for golf in Manila, you must know the best time to visit Manila golf courses.  If you want the best chance of dry weather and pleasant temperatures, December to March is the best time to visit.  You will find the least amount of rainfall and the coolest temperatures, with February and March being the pick of the months.

Situated on Luzon Island, Manila is a mix of modern skyscrapers and Spanish colonial architecture.  The main airport and entry point to the Philippines is Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Terminal 1 is used for most international flights.

There are direct flights from major European cities including Amsterdam and London plus north American cities including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.  Other destinations include Singapore, Dubai, Sydney, Beijing, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Auckland.  Manila is well connected around the world and you will have little trouble reaching this fantastic golf destination.

Being a major global city, Manila has a huge choice of accommodation options ranging from big name, five star hotels to boutique bed and breakfasts.  A true Asian mega city, there is sightseeing to savour around every corner and you are spoilt for choice in terms of museums, restaurants, bars and shops.

However, it’s the Manila golf courses which steal the limelight and all the major names in golf course design have added their touch to this region of Asia.

Manila Golf Clubs

When planning a golf holiday to Manila, you are spoilt for choice thanks to the wealth of golf courses in this region of Philippines.

Southwoods Golf and Country Club

Arguably the best golf course in Manila can be found at Southwoods Golf and Country Club.  Not only is the home to the first gated community in Philippines it boasts two superb golf courses, both of which have been designed by Jack Nicklaus.

The Masters Course is rated by many as being the best golf course in Philippines, which is some statement given the competition.  The conditioning, water and bunkers make this course very pleasing on the eye but do not be deceived as you are in for a real test.  The Masters Course has played host to Philippine Open tournaments plus the World Amateur Team Championship, so it is a challenge.

Water plays a role on 15 of the 18 holes and the they increase in difficulty as the round progresses.  The Legends Course at Southwoods Golf and Country Club was the first Nicklaus golf course in Philippines and remains one the best.  Regarded as being slightly easier than The Masters Course, dog-legged holes and gentle mounding are the two key features and make for a wonderful round of golf.

Sherwood Hills Golf and Country Club

From one Nicklaus venue to another and Sherwood Hills Golf and Country Club is located to the south of central Manila and within an easy drive.  The rough on this course is thick and there are ravines which can come into play, so keeping the ball accurate off the tee is a good idea.  Look out for the group of bunkers off the 9th green as the putting surface slopes towards them and many balls finish in the sand.

From one great in the world of golf to two more and the Orchard Golf and Country Club features two golf courses designed by Gary Player and Arnold Palmer.  It is tough to pick between them and if you have the time to play several Manila golf courses, you should try and fit both into your itinerary.  They take roughly 45 minutes to reach from central Manila and both are excellent parkland layouts.

If you are forced to choose one, the Palmer course maybe just has the edge and you will find water, sand and mango trees around the 18 holes.  The 18th hole is a par-5 and while it does present the opportunity to finish with a birdie, there is an abundance of bunkers along the fairway and around the green.

Mt Malarayat Golf and Country Club

If you want to test your putting when playing golf in Manila, Mt Malarayat Golf and Country Club is the venue for you.  This golf course has some seriously impressive tiered greens, with some having three tiers, both from front to back and side to side.  Located a little further out of Manila than many of the other courses, travelling to Mt Malarayat Golf Country Club requires a longer journey but the peaceful nature of its surroundings combines with the greens to make it worthwhile.

Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club

If you are struggling to decide which of the Manila golf courses to include on your holiday, things are about to get much tougher thanks to Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club.  While some Manila golf clubs offer one or two golf courses to enjoy you will find four different courses at Eagle Ridge.

They have each been designed by a major name, with Isao Aoki, Andy Dye, Nick Faldo and Greg Norman all getting involved.  If you don’t know where to begin, the Andy Dye Course is considered by many to be a good place to start.  This course caused plenty of controversy when it opened in 1998, mainly due to the length, which is 7,300 yards and the many challenges throughout.  The greens tend to be narrow and often protected by sand, water or both.  The fairways are undulating so you will do well to get a flat lie and the slopes on the greens make two-putting far from straight forward.

If the Andy Dye Course does not sound to your taste, you have three others to choose from at Eagle Ridge.  The Nick Faldo Course is very enjoyable while the Isao Aoki and Greg Norman courses, which were the third and fourth to open at the venue, both offer something different.  As you would expect from the Aoki Course, putting is crucial and the Norman Course requires good, strategic play to score low.

Canlubang Golf and Country Club

A little further outside Manila to the south you will come to Canlubang Golf and Country Club.  The big names in golf design keep cropping up and the golf courses has been designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.  There are two 18-hole courses to play, with the South Course being the more player friendly and picturesque, situated 200 metres above sea level.

The golf clubs highlighted above are just some of the tremendous Manila golf courses you can play when in Philippines.  If you would like to play a round of golf at night, you could book at round at the floodlit Club Intramuros Golf Course but you also have Forest Hills Golf and Country Club, KC Hillcrest Hotel Golf Club, Riviera Golf Club, Royal Northwoods Golf and Country Club and Summit Point Golf Country Club all within close proximity to the city.

These are just some of the top golf courses you can include in a tremendous Manila golf holiday.

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Ayala Greenfield Golf Course

US$199 (THB7,068)
199 US$ 217 1000 USD
Robert Trent-Jones Jr.
6335 yards | Parkland
5.0 out of 5
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Proof that not all good golf courses must be monsters, Ayala Greenfield Golf & Leisure Club’s course measures 6,335 from the medal tees.

Not that yardage will be your primary concern as you take in the views of Mt. Makiling and Amprigon Hill from this scenic perch, 70km south of the Philippine capital, Manila.

Part of a mountainside country club, the course opened in 2005 and was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Visitors frequently enthuse over its excellent condition and, of course, the views, although it may not be the ideal testing ground for a novice.

 

Canlubang Golf & Country Club

US$115 (THB4,085)
115 US$
Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
6242 yards | Parkland
4.0 out of 5
4 1

While several new golf courses have opened in Philippines in recent years, there is one course which has stood the test of time.  Canlubang Golf and Country Club, which is located at the foot of Casile, Laguna was established in 1977 and is regarded by many as being one of the best golf courses in the country.

Just 5 kilometres from Barangay Pittland, which is also known as Terelay, Canlubang Golf and Country Club is in the province of Laguna, situated to the south of Manila.  It is easy to reach and would make a great stop on a Philippine golf holiday.

Club Intramuros Golf Course

Price on application
Andy Dye
0 yards | Parkland
4.0 out of 5
4 1

The capital of the Philippines, Manila, is home to a number of golf courses.  Some of which, are very close to being in the centre of the city and one such course which can be found within the city itself, is the Club Intramuros Golf Course.  As the name suggests, this golf course is within the Intramuros region of Manila and is actually located within the old city walls.  Club Intramuros Golf Course is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, yet is within touching distance of the central area, in the heart of historic old Manila.

Eagle Ridge Golf Country Club

US$69 (THB2,451)
69 US$ 110 1000 USD
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Isao Aoki, Andy Dye, Faldo, Norman
7443 yards | Parkland
3.2 out of 5
3.2 2

Close to the city of Manila, located on the southern shores of Manila Bay, is Eagle Ridge Golf Country Club.  Situated in the region of Cavite, this is the largest golfing facility in the Philippines, boasting a total of four different championship courses.  The resort is just 60 kilometres away from Manila airport, making it very easy to reach upon arrival in to the Philippines.  It’s also no more than an hour’s drive from the centre of the city, heading in a southern direction, making it great for a day trip, although it’s best to try and stay for longer.

Forest Hills Golf & Country Club

US$107 (THB3,801)
107 US$ 150 1000 USD
Jack Nicklaus/Arnold Palmer
7102 yards | Parkland
4.0 out of 5
4 1

Travelling to play golf presents you with the chance to visit some places you may have never considered for a holiday.  The Philippines may not have been on your radar previously but with many new golf developments taking place, the capital of Manila is a great base for a golf holiday.

As the capital city of the Philippines, Manila has many direct links via Ninoy Aquino International Airport which serves both international and domestic flights.

When in Manila for a golf holiday, you must add Forest Hills Golf and Country Club to your itinerary.  This golf club opened for play in 1997 and just three years later was named as one of the best golf courses in the world.  You not only get one top 18-hole golf course to enjoy at Forest Hills Golf and Country Club but two.

The designers of the two golf courses at Forest Hills are familiar names in the world of golf.  You have the Jack Nicklaus Course and the Arnold Palmer Course from which to choose and its recommended you make time to play both golf courses.

KC Hillcrest Hotel Golf Club

Price on application
Arnold Palmer
7200 yards | Parkland
3.0 out of 5
3 1

Situated just over 100 kilometres outside the capital city of Manila, KC Hillcrest Hotel Golf Club is the home of a golf course designed by legendary golfer, Arnold Palmer.  Perhaps a touch too far to be considered a day trip from Manila, the journey south can take around 2 hours, using Ternate Highway but it’s certainly worth the drive.  Located in the picturesque Nasugbu region of the Philippines, this is an area of the country which is definitely worth further exploration and there is a hotel on the golf course, making KC Hillcrest Hotel Golf Club a great place to stay.

Mt Malarayat Golf Country Club

US$95 (THB3,374)
95 US$ 135 1000 USD
J. Michael Poellot
0 yards | Parkland
4.0 out of 5
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Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club can be found near Lipa City, in the province of Batangas, which is in the in the southern Tagalog region of the Philippines.  Easily reachable from the South Luzon Expressway in Santo Tomas, Batangas, it is accessible through the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) toll gate.  The golf course is about 80 kilometres from the capital city, Manila and the drive takes just under 2 hours to complete.

Orchard Golf Country Club

US$190 (THB6,749)
190 US$ 220 1000 USD
Gary Player and Arnold Palmer
0 yards | Parkland
4.0 out of 5
4 1

When arriving in the Philippines to play golf, your most likely destination is Manila.  This is the capital city of the Philippines and as such is home to the biggest airport in the country, Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The airport accepts both international and domestic flights and wherever you are based in the world you can reach Manila with no more than one connecting flight.  Once you have arrived at the airport you can travel into the city or make the short 30 minute trip straight to Orchard Golf and Country Club.

You are spoilt for choice when playing golf at Orchard Golf and Country Club and there are two fantastic golf courses to play.  You will instantly recognise the names involved in the design of the courses with ‘The Legacy’ course designed by Arnold Palmer, and ‘The Tradition’ course designed by Gary Player.

Riviera Golf Club

Price on application
Bernard Langer/Fred Couples
7133 yards | Parkland
2.0 out of 5
2 2

Manila is the capital city of the Philippines, a country which is an archipelagic in Southeast Asia.  Situated in the tropics, Manila has a tropical savannah climate meaning there is very little in the way of variation in the weather throughout the year.

The coolest month in Manila is January while the warmest is May yet there is only 4 degrees difference in the temperature.  The only thing you will need to look our for the is the wet and dry season, with the former taking place between May and November and the latter between the months of December and April.

So, if you were to choose a time to visit Manila and play a round of golf at Riviera Golf Club, the months between December and April would be the best but this is a golf course which is in great condition throughout the year.

Royal Northwoods Golf Country Club

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Graham Marsh
0 yards | Parkland
4.0 out of 5
4 1

If you are travelling to the Philippines to play golf, then you need to head for the Royal Northwoods Golf & Country Club.

Designed by Australian golfer and course architect Graham Marsh, construction began in 1999 and was completed in 2001. Although initially only 9 holes were completed within the first year, the full 18 took a little longer than planned to open.

Predominantly a private members course Royal Northwoods is still open to visitors and getting a tee time is relatively easy, especially with the use of a booking agent such as GolfSavers.

Sherwood Hills Golf Country Club

US$62 (THB2,202)
62 US$ 100 1000 USD
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Jack Nicklaus
7265 yards |
4.0 out of 5
4 2

Located in Trece Martirez City, in the heart of the Cavite region of the Philippines, Sherwood Hills Golf and Country Club is consistently ranked as one of the best in the country.  The golf club is about 1 hour away from the capital city of Manila and can easily be reached by taking the coastal road to Aguinaldo Highway.  The distance is around 50 kilometres, making it possible as a day trip from Manila and a comfortable drive from the airport.

Summit Point Golf Country Club

US$77 (THB2,735)
77 US$ 90 1000 USD
Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
7017 yards | Parkland
5.0 out of 5
5 1

If you are travelling to the Philippines, there is a gem of a golf course in the Batangas region of the country, around 1 hour and 30 minutes from the city of Manila.

A private golf course measuring some 6775 yards from the back tees, and a par of 72 the Summit Point Golf & Country Club is an absolute must try track.

Designed by world renowned architect Robert Trent Jones Jr, the design was based on some of the best holes of golf that you can find anywhere in the world.

The Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club

Price on application
Jack Nicklaus
7342 yards | Parkland
4.0 out of 5
4 1

Playing golf in the Philippines is very exciting and there have been many top golf course developments in recent years, one of which is The Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club.

Despite having the name of the Philippine capital city in the title, The Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club is actually located to the south of Manila in the city of Carmona.  However, it only takes 60 minutes to drive between Manila and Carmona, making it an easy destination to reach for a day of golf.

You could easily stay for longer than a day at The Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club and we recommend you do as there are two lovely golf courses to enjoy.  Both golf courses have been designed by Jack Nicklaus, with the Masters course rated by many as being the best in the Philippines.

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