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260 GOLF
THE ELS CLUB
DESARU COAST
4, Jalan Danau, Desaru Coast 81930 Desaru, Johor
T (07) 878 0000
W elsclubmalaysia.com
OPENING HOURS
Daily, 6.30am~10pm (according to facility). First tee-off time: 7.30am Last tee-off time: 3pm (18 holes), 5pm (9 holes).
IN BRIEF
The Els Club Desaru Coast offers two championship golf courses in a glorious seaside setting, each designed by a former World No.1, for a total of 45 holes. It is managed by Troon Golf, an internationally acclaimed course management company, and is ranked among the Top 100 Golf Courses in Asia by Golf Travel Magazine.
LOCATION / ROUTE
Located on the scenic Desaru Coast of southeast Johor, 70km east of Johor Bahru.
HOW TO GET THERE
1 hour from Johor Bahru City Centre and Senai International Airport,
1 hour 40 mins from Singapore via Senai–Desaru Expressway (SDE). 4 hours 30 mins from Kuala Lumpur via North-South Expressway and SDE.
Public transport: Regular bus services from Johor Bahru, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to nearby Desaru Coast or Bandar Penawar.
The imposing Clubhouse of The Els Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course.
MAIN FEATURES
The club comprises two distinct courses, the 27-hole Ocean Course designed by Ernie Els and the 18-hole Valley Course designed by Vijay Singh. Each course
has its own well-appointed clubhouse, pro shop, grassed driving range with multiple target greens and short-game practice areas for chipping and putting. Both courses operate a golf-cart-only policy so caddies are not available.
The Ocean Course overlooks the South China Sea and
can comprise of any two of three 9-hole courses; Coast, Ridge and Lakes. They are all
inspired by Britain’s famous seaside links courses, with large rolling greens and firm run off areas designed to place a premium on a sharp short game.
The Par-72 Valley Course is a completely different test. The layout is memorably dramatic, using the hill slopes to maximum effect, while small greens and sharp undulations mean that approach play must be precise.
The club also features an Els Performance Golf Academy with its own 9-hole course and special facilities for junior golfers. Conference and event facilities are available for up
Kulai International Airport
Kota Tinggi
Johor Bahru Singapore
The Els Club Desaru Coast
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