For golf enthusiasts, there is no shortage of world-class courses to take in
a round on the greens. The locations of Sabah's golf courses offer
spectacular ocean and mountain views, which are absolutely unbeatable. As
testimony to the collective interest generated by golfers, around six new
championship course have sprung up since 1996, five of them in and around
the capital city Kota Kinabalu. The emergence of a new generation of modern
"links" designed by the like of Jack Nicklaus, Graham Marsh, Ronald Fream,
Nelson Hapworth and Robert Muir Graves adds variety to the existing
traditional inland courses and mountain resort courses making Sabah an
extraordinary golfing destination.
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Borneo Golf & Country Club 
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.
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Kinabalu Golf Club 
The Kinabalu Golf Club or KGC is regarded as one of the oldest Clubs in Sabah. It was established several years before the 2nd World War by European employees of the British Chartered Company and the European business establishments in the then British North Borneo.
Hotels near Kinabalu Golf Club
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!
Hotels near Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club
Mimpian Jadi Golf Club
- P. 0. Box 230, 89208 Tuaran, Sabah
- Tel: 088-787 799
- Fax: 088 - 787 700
- Designer: Taiwanese
- Description: 18 holes, 6627m, par 72
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Karambunai Resorts Golf Club
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Undulating across a series of small lakes, waterways and hillocks, amidst
a panoramic expanse of natural and landscaped surroundings, the Nexus Golf
Resort Karambunai captivates golfers with breathtaking views of Karambunai
Beach, the South China Sea and Mount Kinabalu. Set against the backdrop of a
130-million year old tropical rainforest along its eastern edges, the par
72, 18-hole international championship golf course was designed by renowned
golfing architect Ronald Fream.
Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai is a full buggy course and has a clubhouse that
features practice putting and chipping greens, a driving range, Golfers
Lounge, Cocktail Lounge, pro shop, several conference rooms and
well-appointed changing/locker rooms. Rental of golf sets and golf shoes are
also available.
- P. 0. Box 271,88450 Menggatal,
- Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
- Tel: 088-411215
- Fax:088-411217
- Designer: Ronald Fream
- Description: 18 holes, 5997m, par 72
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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
- Hotels near Sabah Golf & Country Club
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”
- 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
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