3211 Jalan Larkin,
Johor Bahru, Johor 80200
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Jungle environment.
Designer:
Original design by Dato' Ahmad Adam (Director of the Public Works Dept, Johor. Redesign by Max Wexler.
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6 km W of Johor Bahru centre.
From the centre of Johor Bahru head west along the waterfront road (Jalan Abu Bakar / Jalan Sekudai). After approx 6 km turn right into Jalan Tun Abdul Razak Expressway. After approx 1.5 km golf club is on your right.
Johor G&CC
Johor Golf & Country Club (formerly Royal Johor Country Club): Although within only 10 minutes drive of downtown Johor Bahru, Johor G&CC is the epitome of a well presented, undulating, parkland golf course. The club is fortunate to be located next door to the Sultan of Johor's palace (Bukit Serene Palace); both are abundantly endowed with lush, tropical vegetation and a fabulous array of trees.
Over 500 varieties line the golf club's fairways, perhaps a few hundred more can be found in the Sultan's garden. The course is well screened from the outside world by all this foliage, allowing you to concentrate on the golfing job at hand, namely negotiating a challenging and constantly undulating layout, with many significant elevation changes.
Whether playing up or downhill, the generally good-width fairways are bordered by a modest first-cut of semi-rough, then somewhat longer and more penal grassy rough takes over, up to and along the tree-line. Although the fairway bunkering is generally not too threatening, it is a different story around the greens.
Among many outstanding and challenging holes, the back-nine par-3s are real gems. The 18th requires a longish carry over water. The front-nine also abounds with excellent holes, mostly tree-lined and undulating, with several elevated tees and greens.
Water threatens on only a few occasions at Johor G&CC, more so on the back-nine. Although the fairways use the indigenous and hardy cowgrass, everything about the layout exudes quality and the opportunity for a great golf outing - certainly a golfing environment fit for a Sultan.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and Sunday pm only.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: men 24; women 36. Proof of handicap required.
Non-metal spike facility. Caddies compulsory.
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Johor G&CC started life as a 9-hole course, and in former times was known as Tasek Utara Golf Club, taking this name from the area in which it is located. In 1974 a further 9-holes opened, making it the first 18-hole course in the state of Johor. The club has hosted Asian professional tour events (see our Tournaments section >by Venue >Johor G&CC).
In November 1984, His Majesty Sultan Iskandar bestowed Royal Status on the Club and the name was changed to Royal Johor Country Club. In July 2010 the members decided to revert the Club to its original name, as there are other activities besides golf. The name Johor Golf & Country Club was adopted.
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+60 (0)7 222 1234
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