Palm Resort Golf & Country Club

Palm Resort Golf & Country Club: Premier 54-Hole Championship Golf Destination Near Senai Airport

Palm Resort Golf & Country Club, located just a 30-minute drive from Johor Bahru city center and near Senai Airport, is a top-tier golf destination renowned for its three distinctive 18-hole championship courses: Allamanda, Cempaka, and Melati. Designed by acclaimed golf course architect Hiromasa Inagawa, Palm Resort covers 800 acres of picturesque rolling hills, lakes, and lush tropical flora.

Recognized with prestigious awards such as Golf Malaysia Magazine’s No. 1 Golf Course in Johor (2001/2002) and Asian Golf Monthly Magazine’s No. 2 Best Golf Resort in Asia (2002), Palm Resort offers world-class golfing experiences for all skill levels.

Course Highlights:

• Allamanda Course: Known for breathtaking scenery, this resort-style course features undulating fairways, water hazards on 11 holes, and challenging sand bunkers. The signature 2nd and 15th holes test accuracy and strategy. It has hosted notable events including the Johnnie Walker Super Tour (1998) and Davidoff Nations Cup qualifiers (2002, 2004).
• Cempaka Course: A true championship layout stretching 7,156 yards from the pro tees, Cempaka demands concentration with narrow fairways, threatening doglegs, nine water holes, and over 60 sand bunkers. Unique features include the island fairway on the 9th hole, a coffee plantation between holes 12 and 13, and a ravine on the 14th.
• Melati Course: The longest and most open course, Melati plays as a links-style out-and-back layout at 7,209 yards from the black tees. It boasts 68 bunkers and 6 water hazards, including Malaysia’s largest bunker at the par-3 2nd hole and the country’s longest hole at the 684-yard par-5 15th. Elevated tees offer spectacular views.

Facilities and Amenities:

Palm Resort Golf & Country Club includes a full driving range, golf academy, and extensive short game practice facilities, making it perfect for players looking to improve their skills. The clubhouse, inspired by traditional Malaysian architecture, features spacious male and female locker rooms, a buggy terminal, fitness center, and a golf boutique. Additional amenities include accommodation, restaurants, fitness facilities, spa, sauna, massage services, snooker, squash courts, a swimming pool, and tennis courts.

Key Features of Palm Resort Golf & Country Club:

• Designer: Hiromasa Inagawa
• Holes: 54 holes (3 x 18-hole courses)
• Par: 72
• Course Length: 7,209 yards (longest course – Melati)
• Established: 1994
• Location: Near Senai Airport, Johor
• Distance: 30 minutes from Johor Bahru city center
• Driving Range: Yes
• Facilities: Golf academy, fitness center, spa, restaurants, swimming pool, tennis, squash, massage, sauna, snooker
• Open: Every day
• Max Group Size: 4 golfers