The Myanmar Golf Club is possibly the nearest golf club to the airport, approximately 30 minutes to the city center. The Par-72 course is filled with mature trees which spread over the hills punctured by numerous water holes. This gives the golf course a beautiful landscape and smoothing atmosphere, making it highly suitable for golfers who seek to relax and get-away from the city lifestyle.
The Myanmar Golf Club is being constructed by local architects before independence of the country. For those who are keen on testing out their long drive, the longest hole is the Par-5 Index-4 508-yard Hole-13. The Golf course is well known for its steep contours and terrain, giving all golfers a challenging and rewarding overseas golfing experience.
Designer:
NA
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18-Holes / Par 72 / 6756 yards
Established:
1948
Distance:
2 miles from Yangon International airport
Green / Caddy / Buggy Fees:
US$ 15-20 / US$2 / US$20
Located in the northwest of Yangon city, only 8 miles away from the city centre, the Pan Hlaing Golf club features an 18-hole, 7,012 yards golf course beautifully designed by the legendary Gary Player.
The 7,012 yards championship course is fun for every golfer from different level of skill. Many fairways have rivers and lakes next to them making every round an unbeatably exciting challenge. Yet, the fairways are wide enough for players to golf without too much pressure. The course offers panoramic views of the city and the world-famous Shwedagon Pagoda.
Despite the difficulty in managing the maintenance between the rainy season and the dry one, the course is kept in good condition throughout all year. Pan Hlaing is also regular host for international tournaments including the Putra Cup and Myanmar Masters. Pan Hlaing Golf Club is a must play for anyone golfing in Yangon.
With the spectacular views of Hlaing and Pan Hlaing rivers, the mind-blowing background of Shwedagon Pagoda from several holes. Pan Hlaing Golf Club has enjoyed the title of “The Pride of Myanmar” since its beginning in 2000. It was chosen as the country’s host golf course for ASEAN Foreign Minister’s Retreat 2001, Putra Cub 2005, Myanmar Masters Tour 2008 and 2009.
After a visit to Pan Hlaing Golf Club in November 2002, its designer and legend Gary Player commented on his website that “Of the many golf courses I have seen in the world, Pan Hlaing Golf Club has to be in the top five. It reminds me of Augusta, Georgia”.
Designer:
ary Player
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes / par 72 / 7012 yards
Established:
2000
Distance:
About 45 minutes from city center
Green / Caddy / Buggy Fees:
US$75 – 99 (Inclusive of Buggy) / US$2-7 / NA
Royal Mingalardon Golf & Country Club is an 18 Holes Par 72 (7,200 yards) international standard golf course in Yangon. The 286 acres Royal Mingalardon Golf & Country Club is located 6 kilometers from the Yangon International Airport and 20 kilometers from the city center.
Each hole is unique to it and has an individual identity that I created exclusively using different water features, mature landscape and strategically positioned bunkers. A balance has to be struck by players between the picturesque area and direct golfing challenge. The well cut greens in the club provide a remarkable view while breathtaking trees make the club to be one of the most attractive in the area.
With a demanding attention to details and an artful combination of materials, finishes and design, this is one golf course in Myanmar that not only begs a second look: it demands it. The Royal Mingalardon Golf & Country Club is able to satisfy those expecting a true, park-like golfing experience, paradise can be found right here par – 72, 7,000 plus yard championship golf course. Each hole boosting its own identity formed exclusively from water features, planned bunkering and an established landscape.
Designer:
Zaykabar Co., Ltd.
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes/ par 72 / 7200 yards
Established:
1995
Distance:
About 45 minutes from downtown
Green / Caddy / Buggy Fees:
30,000 – 40,000 Kyat / 3,500 – 5,000 Kyat / 20,000 Kyat
Yangon Golf Club is one of the oldest golf clubs in Myanmar. The British established this club in 1909 by an unknown designer. However, the club has transited ages till today and is frequently maintained to give golfers greater experience.
Many holes have been changed and several water reservoirs have been extended and constructed to continue the course survival through the harsh weather. Now, it can be played with reasonable conditions all year round.
The course is quite challenging for players across different levels but highly rewarding and enjoyable. It has numerous long tee offs that run over wide waterways, bunkers and hazards which are well positioned. The course is able to satisfy a wide range of golfers having hosted the Asian PGA Tour which is a favorite for locals and international visitors alike. In 2000, all the greens which were covered with grass were replaced with japonica to manifest internationally accepted standards. The club staff and caddies are very professional, experienced and friendly in their approach to give golfers a superb experience.
Noteworthy holes are hole -6 and hole-17. Hole-6 is equipped with a blind tee shot with water hazard on the left and right. Long hitters must make a decision to use the driver, which will leave them with a medium iron for their second shot, or tee off with iron and play as a three shot hole. Hole-17 gives long hitters an added advantage because of a large pond on the left. Shorter hitters can play safe to the right with their second shots while longer hitters do not have to worry about the pond and can hit a long iron onto the green. The last hole, a great hole for the finish, the 18th doglegs left with OB also on the left, forcing players to hit tee shots right to left to put them within short iron range of a fairly large but undulating green. The right rough is tree lined and penalizes a sliced tee shot.
Designer:
NA
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 holes / par 72 / 7010 yards
Established:
1909
Green / Caddy / Buggy Fees:
US$40-50 / 1500 Ks/ 15000Ks – 20000Ks
Distance:
About 25 minutes from downtown
Yangon City Golf Resort consists of two 18-hole courses the first 18 known as Silver (Ngwe Thaw Tar) was opened in 1994 spread over 7000 yards and the second 18 known as Pondi (Myakantha) was opened in 1996 spread over 6208 yards. Situated 40 minutes’ drive north from downtown Yangon it was designed by Han Golf Master himself the Executive Chairman of the Asian Golf Tour.
The two 18-hole courses are quite unique to each other. Silver is spread across a low flat plain with generous, wide fairways and greens and is fantastic for players of different skill levels. Pondi is tougher, with a narrower fairways and snug greens which require accurate shots to score well. The golf course is well-known for hosting the Asian PGA Tour in 1998 and 1999.
With carefully and professionally maintained greens and fairways it’s certainly one of the better courses in the area and a Course not to miss out if you’re travelling through the area. Due to continuous upgrading of the course now members can play all year through and fairway softness problems are negligible.
Designer:
Han Golf Master
Holes / Par / Yardage:
36-holes/ Par 72 /7000 yards
Established:
1994
Green / Caddy / Buggy Fees:
US$30-35 / US$4 / US$30
Distance:
About 40 minutes from downtown
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