Philippines
The Philippine Archipelago comprises of more than 7,000 beautiful islands and the tropical landscape is diverse with active volcanoes, stunning beaches, coral waters and rain forests. In 1898, the Philippines was colonised by the USA and consequently English is widely spoken across the country. Although Manila is the Filipino capital city, Davao City is about three times larger.
The Country Club - Philippines
Philippines
The Country Club - Philippines
Tom Weiskopf was the man entrusted to transform an area of scrubland into one of the best golfing layouts in the country. The Country Club was subsequently a host venue for the 2005 South East Asian games.
Sta. Elena (Makiling & Banahaw)
Philippines
Sta. Elena (Makiling & Banahaw)
Sta. Elena Golf & Country Club is the happy combination of lush tropical environment and the intellectual and physical rigours of a Trent Jones course.
Anvaya Cove
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Anvaya Cove
Kevin Ramsey of Golfplan designed the seaside course at Anvaya Cove Golf Club which is routed in two distinct 9-hole circuits, named “Mountain” and “Seaside”.
Manila Southwoods (Masters)
Philippines
Manila Southwoods (Masters)
The Masters course at Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club is a high-octane version of a Nicklaus course for the tropics and it is a hugely enjoyable day out...
Sherwood Hills
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Sherwood Hills
The 192-yard 16th is regarded as the signature hole at Sherwood Hills and this par three plays slightly uphill to a green that falls away on the left into a nest of deep bunkers.
Orchard (Palmer)
Philippines
Orchard (Palmer)
A pair of golfing legends – Arnold Palmer and Gary Player – designed the two 18-hole championship courses within The Orchard Golf and Country Club on the edge of Metro Manila...
Wack Wack (East)
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Wack Wack (East)
The East is the main course at Wack Wack Golf Club. Its par three 16th has been known to spoil many the card of a golfer with a good score up to that point in the round...
Manila Southwoods (Legends)
Philippines
Manila Southwoods (Legends)
The Legends course is rated the easier of the two 1993 Nicklaus courses at Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club but the signature hole at the long 17th is regarded as one of the toughest par fives in the country.
Riviera (Langer)
Philippines
Riviera (Langer)
The Riviera Golf Club hosted the Philippines Open three times in recent years. Local favourite Frankie Minoza won the first of these in 1998 and American Edward Michaels won the last in 2004.
Mount Malarayat (Mt. Makulot & Mt. Lobo)
Philippines
Mount Malarayat (Mt. Makulot & Mt. Lobo)
The severe tiering of the greens is a major feature of the Mount Malarayat golf course. There are not just single, but double and triple tiers...
