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South China Sea. The Ocean Course

No 4, Jalan Danau,, Desaru Coast, Johor, 81930, Malaysia

South China Sea. The Ocean Course is one of the standout courses in Johor. Tell our AI Journey Designer to build your trip around it — we will match the best luxury stays nearby and have a human concierge tailor every detail before you travel.

The Els Club Desaru Coast

Johor, Malaysia

Region

Johor

Country

Malaysia

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About South China Sea. The Ocean Course

The Els Club Malaysia is the third Els Club in the world, following The Els Copperleaf South Africa and The Els Club Dubai. Located in two stunning destinations in Peninsular Malaysia, Desaru Coast is home to the 45-hole championship Ocean Course and Valley Course while the island of Langkawi is home to the Rainforest Course in Teluk Datai.

The stunning 27-hole Ocean Course, designed by the club’s namesake and four-time major champion Ernie Els, overlooks the breath-taking South China Sea. The Ocean Course comprises three 9-hole courses, namely Coast, Lakes and Ridge Course, offering individual variability. Recently awarded as Malaysia’s Best Golf Course 2022 by World Golf Award, together was announced as Top-3 of Best Course in Malaysia and Best Clubhouse in Asia Pacific by Asian Golf Award; each course layout has its unique character and personal touches by Els; while drawing similar inspiration from the famous links courses spread across the UK with vast rolling greens and tight run-off areas designed to place a premium on a sharp short game. To top it off, this golf course also equipped with a world class golf academy namely the Els Performance Golf Academy.

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Hotel

Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club

No.1 Jalan Eka, Horizon Hills, Nusajaya, Johor Darul Takzim, 79100, Malaysia

Located in the heart of the Horizon Hills township in Nusajaya Johor, the Horizon Hills Golf and Country Club (HHGCC) is no doubt the centre of attraction for golf lovers. It has been awarded the CNBC Asia Pacific Property Award for The Best Golf Development in Asia Pacific and Malaysia and Most Memorable Golf Course in Malaysia by The Star Newspaper. The magnificent 18-hole international championship golf course, designed by Ross Watson, has hosted one of Malaysia’s top professional championships, the Iskandar Johor Open for the past three years. Horizon Hills is a risk and reward affair, where numerous shimmering, glistening clear lakes and streams dot the valley, daring the braves to attempt heroics with premium rewards. Many of the holes feature dramatic changes in elevation from tee to green and this natural landscape is enhanced with preservation of the natural terrain plus a network of waterways. Lavish praise is in place for the seashore Paspalum fairways and Tifeagle greens. The superbly manicured fairways are a joy to hit from while the greens, slick and tricky, can be quite a challenge especially with speeds of 11 to 12 on the stimpmeter.

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Hotel

The Els Club Desaru Coast

No 4, Jalan Danau,, Desaru Coast, Johor, 81930, Malaysia

The Els Club Malaysia is the third Els Club in the world, following The Els Copperleaf South Africa and The Els Club Dubai. Located in two stunning destinations in Peninsular Malaysia, Desaru Coast is home to the 45-hole championship Ocean Course and Valley Course while the island of Langkawi is home to the Rainforest Course in Teluk Datai. Managed by world-renowned management organization, Troon Golf, the experience, service, and condition will be of the highest order and will bring a new standard to golf in Southeast Asia, giving members and guests the assurance, their experience will be first-class each and every time they play. The Els Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course The stunning 27-hole Ocean Course, designed by the club’s namesake and four-time major champion Ernie Els, overlooks the breath-taking South China Sea. The Ocean Course comprises three 9-hole courses, namely Coast, Lakes and Ridge Course, offering individual variability. Recently awarded as Malaysia’s Best Golf Course 2022 by World Golf Award, together was announced as Top-3 of Best Course in Malaysia and Best Clubhouse in Asia Pacific by Asian Golf Award; each course layout has its unique character and personal touches by Els; while drawing similar inspiration from the famous links courses spread across the UK with vast rolling greens and tight run-off areas designed to place a premium on a sharp short game. To top it off, this golf course also equipped with a world class golf academy namely the Els Performance Golf Academy. The Els Club Desaru Coast - Valley Course On the other hand, the multi-award-winning Valley Course is a perplexing 18-hole golf course designed by Els’ close associate and major golf champion, Vijay Singh, along with the Ernie Els Design team. The Valley Course traverses the valleys and stream of Desaru Coast with significant elevation changes, providing picturesque sceneries. This championship course spans 41 hectares with 187 bunkers, enabling a challenging and rewarding feat.

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