Traveling to the Philippines or planning to live or retire in the Philippines and wondering what it’s like to play golf in the Philippines? Do you tend to think that big golf courses would be the last thing you would find in the Philippines? Well, think again, because in the Philippines there are incredible golf courses. Some of the best courses in Asia are found in the Philippines. Below I have listed by geographic location what I consider to be the top ten courses in the Philippines.
Manila
1. Wack Wack Golf and Country Club
This race is world famous. Located on Shaw Boulevard in the city of Mandaluyong, it has two 18-hole championship courses. Until the early 1990s, this club was the official venue for the Philippine Open. Green fees are $100 on weekdays and $140 on weekends. This is a private club, so guests must be accompanied by a member in order to play.
2. Canlubang Golf and Country Club
This is the largest club in the Philippines – a whopping 36 holes of golf! The streets are wide, undulating and lined with coconut trees. This gives it a very Asian and tropical touch. Plus, it’s packed with all the features of a great course, like artificial lakes, gullies, and huge sand traps. It is located 1 hour south of Manila in Canlubang, Laguna area. Although it is a private course, tourists can play during the week.
3. Intramural Club
Located on Bonifacio Drive at the corner of Aduana Street in Intramuros, Manila, this is a unique course in that it is short (par 66, just over 4,000 yards in length), but fraught with many dangers and challenges: water obstacles. , out of bounds and lots of sand. This is where you can really improve your short game. One round can be completed in just over two hours. This course is open to the public, but reservations must be made at least two days in advance. Green fees are $29 on weekdays or weekends.
4. Villamor Golf Club
This course is located at the Villamor Golf Course in Pasay City in Manila. It is very flat, but nevertheless very challenging due to the trees and numerous water hazards. All fairways are lined with beautiful mature trees. It has hosted the Philippine Masters tournament on several occasions. Green fees are $25 on weekdays and $39 on weekends. It is a public course.
cebu city
5. Alta Vista Golf and Country Club
Alta Vista is a short but challenging hilly course with lots of undulating terrain and narrow fairways. Follow the natural terrain and beauty of a stunning hilltop location. As you play, you enjoy panoramic views of Mactan Island, Bohol, and the Cebu Strait. It has become an attractive location for golf course residential property, and many expats have bought houses along the fairways. It is open to tourists.
6. Cebu Country Club
This is an old and traditional course, with the first facilities built in 1948 on a country estate, near what was then a quiet country town (Cebu City). The members here are proud of their course as it has been continuously improved since it was created and has a reputation as a world class course. It has everything you look for in a great course: winding fairways, trees everywhere, and lots of white sand traps lined with coral rock. Green fees are $42 on weekdays and $73 on weekends. I was a member of this club and its facilities seemed superior and complete. It is a private club, but it is open to guests and tourists.
davao city
7. Apo Golf and Country Club
This course is famous for accommodating players of all levels, as most of the greens are huge and flat. The grounds are kept in meticulous condition, and with its vast coconut grove, abundant hardwood trees, and tropical landscaping, it’s an incredible experience even for non-golfers. This course is also open to tourists, but reservations are required.
8. Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club
I am currently a member of this club. This course has pretty much everything, and players come from all over the Philippines to try this course. It has redefined the face of golf in Asia through its environmentally friendly design and management. Designed by Andy Dye, it offers one of the most impressive golf courses in the world.
It is a private club, but tourists can play as long as reservations are made well in advance.
Baguio
9. Camp John Hay Golf Club
This course is situated at 5,000 feet on the former US Air Force base. It has beautifully manicured fairways and large, lush, lightning-fast greens. There are numerous pine trees and hilly terrain. It was designed by Jack Nicklaus and is arguably one of the best in the Philippines. It’s no longer a public course, but resorts in the area usually know of a member you can tag yourself with for a round. Green fees are around $50.
Boracay
10. Fairways and Bluewater Golf & Country Club
People often go to Boracay for its world famous white sand beaches. However, the Bluewater Golf Course is one of Boracay’s best kept secrets. It was designed by Graham Marsh and offers a different and challenging experience with every grip. While the front nine are relatively flat with many hazards, the back nine are hilly with fewer hazards. Perhaps not as famous or on par with the 9 courses above, it ranks in the top ten due to its location on the beautiful resort island of Boracay, where you can golf by day and have fun on the beach in the evening. evening. It is open to the public.
