Malaysia Travel: Golf courses and Golf Hotels Sabah

• Km 69, Papar-Beaufort Highway,
• 89700 Bongawan, Sabah
• Tel: 087 - 861 888
• Fax: 087 - 861 333
• Designer; Jack Nicklaus
• Description: 18 holes, 6546m, par 72

Class - this is what sets this club apart from the rest of the new generation golf courses in Sabah. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Borneo Golf & Country Club is well located within the tourist belt of the Papar/Beaufort Districts, 69km from Kota Kinabalu.

Nicklaus, undoubtedly, the world’s greatest golfer and one of the most prolific and sought after designers, uses a natural lagoon to dramatise the effect of water carries on most holes on the second nine.

Since the course was opened for play in February 1996, Borneo Golf & Country Club has gained a well-deserved reputation as the best new course in the country. It has set new standards for golfing in Borneo and certainly growing to become one of the best layout in this region.

With a spectacular seaside setting and ever-present breeze, its rolling fairways and 6,546 metres from the back tees, it has all the requirements of a championship course.

DALIT BAY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

• Pantai Dalit, P. 0. Box 578,
• 89208 Tuaran, Sabah
• Tel: 088 - 791 188
• Fax:088-792128
• Designer: E & G Parslow (M) Sdn Bhd
• Description: 18 holes, 6161m, par 72

Dalit Bay Golf Club & Spa provides the most complete golfing and relaxation experience in Sabah.

Designed by Ted Parslow, this superbly sculptured 18-hole championship course provides the challenger with a stimulating playing experience whilst enhancing the natural beauty and the character of Sabah. Bordered by the Tambalang and Mengkabong rivers with a stunning vista of Mt Kinabalu in the distance, Dalit Bay is a prime wetland course where water comes into play at every hole.

Only 25 minutes from Kota Kinabalu, Dalit Bay results is an unforgettable game packed with risk and reward to delight all levels of play. The pro-shop, clubhouse and meeting facilities are complimented with by Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort.

Indulge in any of the over 30 spa treatments, either by yourself or with a loved one, as we invite you to discover a whole new state of well-being! For golfers, there are also wonderful, specialized Golfers' Spa treatments, perfect after battling 18-holes at Dalit Bay's Par 72!

IMP1AN JADI BEACH RESORT

• P. 0. Box 230, 89208 Tuaran, Sabah
• Tel: 088-787 799
• Fax: 088 - 787 700
• Designer: Taiwanese
• Description: 18 holes, 6627m, par 72

KARAMBUNAI RESORTS GOLF CLUB

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• P. 0. Box 271,88450 Menggatal,
• Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
• Tel: 088-411215
• Fax:088-411217
• Designer: Ronald Fream
• Description: 18 holes, 5997m, par 72

Nexus Resort Karambunai Kota Kinabalu   Assuring courteous service and quality amenities, the Nexus Resort Karambunai Kota Kinabalu prides itself as an ideal location for business and leisure travellers. Situated on the spectacular Karambunai Peninsula, the Nexus Resort is 30 kilometres from the Northeast of Kota Kinabalu city Northeast of Kota Kinabalu city and 40 kilometres from international airport. This property offers 485 well-appointed accommodation units that have been elegantly furnished with an array of in-room amenities to ensure you a comfortable and pleasant stay. The Penyu Restaurant serves delicious international and local cuisine for you to feast on. The Kingfisher Restaurant serves local seafood and Malaysian delicacies. The hotel also offers well-appointed meeting rooms that cater to your important business and private events. Leisure facilities include a well-equipped fitness centre, swimming pool, sauna and others. Click here for last minute offers Click here for more information and Booking Details

KENINGAU GOLF CLUB

• P. 0. Box 990, 89008 Keningau, Sabah
• Tel: 087-331 113
• Fax: 087 - 333 002
• Description: 18 holes, 6004m, par 72

LAHAD DATU GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

• P. 0. Box 61288, 91121 Lahad Datu, Sabah
• Tel: 089 - 889 288
• Fax: 089 - 883 731
• Designer: Lamung & Associates
• Description: 18 holes, 6288m, par 72

SABAH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

• Reservoir Road, Bukit Padang, P. 0. Box 11876
• 88820 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
• Tel: 088 - 247 533
• Fax: 088 - 225 243
• Designer: Robert Muir Grave
• Description: 18 holes, 6335m, par 72

The oldest 18-hole layout in the State which opened for play in 1976 has hosted many prestigious golf events over the last 2 decades. Reputed as one of the toughest golf courses in South-East Asia, this traditional inland golf course designed by Robert Muir Graves was carved out of a former rubber estate and secondary jungle. The club has 2,500 members which means success to the golf course is privilege.

With a course rating of 74.4 off the back tees this par 72 18-hole golf course measuring 6335 meters coupled with undulating fairways and large water hazards offers endless challenger to golfers.

“Some golf courses are designed for greatness others have greatness entrusted up them.” In this case, in the last two decades, holes 14th, 15th and 16th have been named “Amen Corner”

SANDAKAN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

• P. 0. Box 541,90706 Sandakan, Sabah
• Tel: 089 - 660 557
• Fax: 089 - 660 584
• Description: 18 holes, 6221 m, par 72

Shady palms, flowering tropical plants and a vista of rainforest on nearby Bukit Siguntor add visual splendour to this 6,221-metres course. The par 3 seventh is short but a lake encroaching into the fairway causes problems for many golfers. Finish this and the eighteenth and then contemplate how you would do if played differently the next time.

SHAN.SHU1 GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

• P. 0. Box 973, Tawau 91008, Sabah
• Tel: 089-916 888
• Fax:089-916777
• Designer: Nelson & Harworth
• Description: 18 holes, 6644m, par 72

SUTERA HARBOUR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

• 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard,
• 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
• Tel: 088 - 252 266
• Fax:088-252211
• Designer: Graham Marsh
• Description: 27 holes, 9351m, par 72