5 Days Malaysia Golf Tour: 4 Rounds in Kuala Lumpur - Top Courses Selected

Welcome to Malaysia! Upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), you will be met and transferred to your hotel, conveniently located in Kuala Lumpur. It takes about 1 hour to drive to the downtown area (about 58km).

Kuala Lumpur, often affectionately called "KL," is the vibrant capital and largest city of Malaysia. KL is a true fusion of cultures, where Malays, Chinese, Indians, and various indigenous groups live side-by-side in harmony. Kuala Lumpur’s magic lies in its contrasts - where centuries-old temples and majestic mosques nestle beside colonial facades, and towering skyscrapers cast their shadows over bustling street stalls that tempt with the scent of sizzling satay and spiced noodles.

Kuala Lumpur Arrival Ideas:

By Flight: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is Malaysia's primary international gateway, offering a wide array of flights from Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and beyond.

By Land: If you're traveling from Singapore or Thailand, a comprehensive network of long-distance buses connects directly to Kuala Lumpur's main bus terminal, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS). Train services also connect Kuala Lumpur with parts of Thailand and Singapore (via Johor Bahru); most intercity trains arrive at KL Sentral.

In this morning, we will pick you and your group up at the hotel and then escort you to east course of Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) for amazing golf experience. It's conveniently located to the west of Kuala Lumpur city, close to the downtown area.

The East Course of KLGCC, stretching 6,741 meters, is a beautiful and vibrant parkland-style course. This 18-hole championship course was rated as Malaysia's 4th best course in 2010. The East Course of KLGCC has also hosted numerous significant international golf tournaments, including events on the LPGA Tour.

Its design fully utilizes the beautiful features of the site, allowing you to thoroughly enjoy the feeling of harmony with nature. Its natural grass and wetlands provide a habitat for countless wildlife and birds. The course's length, layout, and difficulty achieve a perfect balance, designed to reward players who win with strategy. On this Kuala Lumpur golf course, the fairways and greens are impeccably maintained, the elevation changes are quite challenging, and the overall environment perfectly emphasizes the local topography.

Enjoy 4 to 5 hours of golf on this fine course. We wish you get a good result today.

Afternoon Visit in Kuala Lumpur City

In the afternoon, we will return to Kuala Lumpur City for classic exploration. You will have a photo stop at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Witness these magnificent structures dominate the skyline: these two gleaming silver towers rise like spears, piercing the clouds, connected by a skybridge between them.

Later, visit the National Mosque (Masjid Negara), one of Malaysia’s most important religious landmarks. Unlike traditional mosques with conventional domes, it stands out with its bold, contemporary, and geometric design. Its impressive features include a 16-point star-shaped main roof (symbolizing Malaysia's 13 states and the Five Pillars of Islam) and a 73-meter-high minaret.

Stroll towards Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka), the historic site where Malaysia declared its independence. Here, marvel at the stunning Moorish-inspired architecture of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, an iconic landmark featuring a distinctive 40-meter clock tower. Just a short distance away, discover Masjid Jamek, one of Kuala Lumpur's oldest mosques, beautifully situated at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers.

After the trip, be escorted back to your hotel.

This morning, we will meet you at your hotel in Kuala Lumpur and escort you to Kota Permai Golf & Country Club. It's located southwest of the city, about 38 km away, and within 50-minute drive.

Kota Permai Golf & Country Club was designed by the renowned Australian golf course architect Ross Watson. Watson is celebrated for his ability to fully utilize a site's natural topography, creating courses that are both aesthetically pleasing and strategically challenging.

Kota Permai is highly acclaimed; in the 2007/2008 Malaysia Golf Magazine's reader poll, it continued to be rated as the best golf course in the country.

The layout of the Kota Permai course is both challenging and fair, offering shot options for golfers of all skill levels. More than half of the holes cleverly incorporate small lakes and ponds, which are interconnected, creating the impression of water flowing throughout the entire course.

The greens are impeccably maintained. The course design harmonizes beautifully with nature, evident in the wildlife and mature trees found across the entire golf course. Spanning 6,396 meters, the course features inviting straight holes and doglegs, while picturesque water hazards and bunkers add diverse forms of play and challenges. Enjoy your 18 holes golf here.

Afternoon Tour: Batu Caves

In the afternoon, we'll head to the Batu Caves. This iconic Hindu temple complex is a must-see. This massive limestone hill houses a series of caves and cave temples. Prepare for an invigorating climb up 272 colorful steps that wind their way to the main cave temple, guarded by the colossal golden statue of Lord Murugan—a journey that often includes monkey sightings. If you happen to be visiting in late January, keep an eye out for the Tamil festival of Thaipusam. (Dress code: Shoulders and knees should be covered.)

After the tour, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

Today, let’s have the third round of golf in Kuala Lumpur. You will be escorted to The Mines Resort & Golf Club, located south of Kuala Lumpur, about 20km away, within 40-minute drive.

The Mines Resort & Golf Club was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The most unique aspect of The Mines is its construction on the site of what was once the world's largest open-cast tin mine. After mining activities ceased in the 1980s, the land was a barren, abandoned mining area. He skillfully utilized the colossal pits and lakes left behind by the mining operations, integrating them into the course layout, making them some of the most challenging and visually appealing elements of the course.

This is a classic Parkland-style course, with fairways lined by lush trees. The course's most distinctive feature is its abundant water hazards. At the heart of the course lies a massive lake (formerly a mining pit), and many of the back nine holes are designed along this lake. Water plays a crucial role here, significantly increasing both strategy and challenge.

The course is informally divided into the "Crane Nine" and the "Eagle Nine." The front nine (Crane Nine) primarily winds through dense jungle and natural terrain, with occasional water hazards and deep bunkers, demanding high precision in shots. The back nine (Eagle Nine), however, is built more along the lake, where water hazards become the primary challenge, requiring players to precisely control their landing spots.

Tiger Woods has won here: The Mines boasts a brilliant history of tournaments. Most notably, in 1999, Tiger Woods and Mark O'Meara won the 45th World Cup of Golf here, which significantly boosted the course's international reputation.

Bermuda grass covers the fairways, while the greens are carpeted with TifEagle Bermuda. Playing at The Mines is a wonderful experience; with appropriate club selection, achieving good scores here should not be too difficult. Enjoy your time here.

In the afternoon, you will be escorted back to Kuala Lumpur. You can either relax at your hotel or go exploring on your own.

Free Time Ideas for this afternoon or night:

1. Head to Central Market (Pasar Seni). It's an air-conditioned Art Deco building filled with local handicrafts, batik, souvenirs, and food stalls. Just a stone's throw away, dive into the bustling energy of Petaling Street (Chinatown). You'll find everything from antiques to traditional Chinese medicine and street food. It's a vibrant sensory experience.
2. Or, immerse yourself in Jonker Walk (Jalan Hang Jebat), Malacca's famous Chinatown street. It is home to numerous shops and eateries that offer a taste of Chinese culture. You'll get to explore the street's hidden alleys and learn about the history of Chinese immigration to Malaysia.

On this day, based on your preferences, energy, or schedule, you can decide whether or not to play at Sungai Long Golf & Country Club. It is located in the southeast of Kuala Lumpur, about 30-minute drive away.

Sungai Long Golf & Country Club is Malaysia's first international championship golf course, designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. This iconic figure utilized all his design experience to create a unique course while maintaining the natural features of the terrain. Nicklaus's focus on structural flow and the variety of shots requiring bold execution, combined with exquisite conditioning and maintenance, is evident throughout. This 18-hole, par 72 course spans 160 acres of scenic beauty, featuring excellent water elements and meticulously arranged slopes, mounds, and traps, all designed to bring out the best in every golfer on every round. Stretching 7,019 meters, with specially designed bunkers, pristine greens, spacious landing areas, and meticulously sculpted fairways intertwined with paved cart paths within a carefully designed landscape, it's no wonder we call it "The Garden of Eden."

Featured Holes at Sungai Long Golf & Country Club:

Hole 2: A par-3 hole requiring a shot over the lake on the right from the farthest back tee, approximately 180 yards, making it extremely challenging.

Hole 17 ("Golden Bear"): Considered the signature hole of the course, also a par-3, it demands a precise shot over one of the four lakes on the course, with the green surrounded by bunkers, requiring extremely high accuracy.

Other Notable Holes: Such as Hole 6 "Boomerang," a 382-yard par-4 with a dogleg right fairway leading to a two-tiered green; and Hole 9 "Waterfall," a par-4 where a small stream crosses the fairway, increasing the difficulty of the approach shot to the green.

After that, it’s time to say goodbye to Kuala Lumpur as your 5-Day Malaysia Golf Tour comes to an end. You will be driven to the airport for your departure.

Golf Trip Extension:

If you’d like to continue your golf experience in other destinations in Malaysia - such as Langkawi, Johor Bahru, or Sabah - just let us know. We can customize your golf tour to suit your interests. We can also add classic sightseeing into popular Malaysian destinations like Penang, Melaka, and Cameron Highlands.

Thank you for choosing Asia Odyssey Travel for your Malaysia tour. We are committed to enhancing your travel experience and look forward to welcoming you on your next adventure in Asia. Have a safe journey home!