EXPERIENCE THE BEST GOLFING IN LANGKAWI Nestled at the foothills of the majestic Gunung Raya, resides one of the most refreshing and scenic golf resorts in Langkawi. Sprawled over 300 acres of former rubber plantation land, Gunung Raya Golf Resort boasts an intriguing international-standard golf course designed by renowned American golf architect Max Wexler. Within its lush landscapes, you’ll encounter beautiful rolling greens, panoramic tees, and impeccable fairways, magnificently contoured with sand traps and water hazards. Hence, Gunung Raya Golf Resort is an exhilarating golfing venue that will whet any avid golfer’s appetite!
FACILITIES
In line with our aim to providing you the best in your golfing experience, Gunung Raya Golf Resort provides you with all the golfing facilities you need for a hassle free and enjoyable game. Golfing facilities include:
Shower Rooms Storage Lockers The Pro Shop Golf Buddy Rentals Club Cafe Information counter and Service Executives 2
HOLE DESCRIPTION
Hole 1, Par 4, Index 11, 343 meters
Hole 2, Par 5, 499 meters
Hole 3, Par 4, 354 meters
A cluster of trees and the OB marker
Although marked Index 1, this does
In this opening hole, preference
on the left can be intimidating and
not seem to be the most difficult hole
should be on the left of the fairway
a drain and two hazards on the right
on the course and a review of its
to avoid the two bunkers and series
tends to narrow the landing area for
index is underway. Picturesque with
of mounds on the right. Further down
the big hitters. The approach shot
colourful flowerbeds, golfers have to
a pond lurks on the left with swaying
need to take into consideration the
avoid the hazards on the right and
coconut palms at its perimeter.
two bunkers guiding the green on
the fairway turns into a bottleneck
A generous green to catch the
the right.
just before the green which is flanked
approach shot.
by bunkers.
Hole 4, Par 3, 194 meters
Hole 5, Par 4, 360 meters
Hole 6, Par 4, 307 meters
A valley hole where the distance
The bunker on the right and the
Aim towards the tree in the center
markers may not seem true but
short trees on the rough to the left
of the fairway and hope not to hit it
a relatively easy hole for low
calls for a straight shot. The water
nor land behind it. More trees flank
handicappers. Need to head for the
hazard encroaches 50 meters from
the fairway which can cause trouble
pin, failing which the sloping green
the green requiring a full carry. Over
to wayward shots. The colourful
would result in an uphill putt with
clubbing may land the ball in the
bougainvillas near the longish green
undulations along the way.
sand trap beyond the green.
adds beauty to the hole. 3
HOLE DESCRIPTION
Hole 7, Par 3, 207 meters
Hole 8, Par 5, 460 meters
Hole 9, Par 4, 383 meters
Watch out for wind conditions and
Steer clear of the drain that cuts
The dogleg left hole has a stream
pin position for a good score on this
across the fairway about 20 meters
running across at the 180 meter mark
long par three. The bunkers flanking
after the Ladies’ Tee. Three bunkers
while the series of mounds on the
the green and the two-tiered
on the left and the long bunker on
both sides of the fairway can trouble
layout can pose problems to high
the right can add strokes while the
the stance. The uphill approach shot
handicappers.
larger green in the course needs
to an elevated green needs to have
close scrutiny during putting.
enough spin to land and keep it close to the pin.
Hole 10, Par 5, 500 meters
Hole 11 Par 3, 158 meters
Hole 12, Par 4, 397 meters
The dogleg right hole has water
The shortest par three on the course
An exciting hole to play with the tee
running the entire length on the left
has a lake protruding into the fairway
shot needing to head over water to
while a hill serves as an obstacle to
which can be intimidating for some
a large landing area although balls
choose the tiger line towards to right.
while bunkers flanking the green
veering right may find another pond
Littered with bunkers the fairway
lurking while the OB marker is not too
leads to a huge green which is fairly
far away. The second shot has to
flat.
clear the drain that runs across the fairway between the 150 and 100 meter markers. Hazards on both sides poses problems.
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HOLE DESCRIPTION
Hole 13, Par 4, 366 meters
Hole 14, Par 4, 358 meters
Hole 15, Par 5, 489 meters
A tough hole with the border fence
A scenic hole with a view of the
A snaky hole with mounds on the left
running all the way on the right and
rolling hills and hazards on both
and an undulating fairway. A stream
the hazard creeping into the fairway
sides emerging just after the tee box
cuts across the fairway at the 300
on the left. Safe play with irons and
calling for a conservative tee shot
meter mark while a series of bunkers
fairway woods may be the secret to
and an accurate approach shot to a
are on the left. A pond on the right
a low score.
small green guarded by two bunkers.
adds to the difficulties requiring some safe shots to the green.
Hole 16, Par 4, 359 meters
Hole 17, Par 3, 213 meters
Hole 18, Par 4, 423 meters
Pond on the left and bunker on
Surrounded by deep bunkers and
A challenging closing hole which is
the right calls for a fairway splitting
water coming into play from the left
tough to hit on regulation because of
shot from the tee box in this dogleg
and closing in on the ladies’ tee box.
its uphill layout while two bunkers side
left hole. The fairway narrows as it
The uphill long par three could be a
by side on the right can add to the
approaches the green. A three-toe
toss between a driver and three-
strokes. The elevated green calls for
paw print like bunker on the right is
wood for the high handicappers
a lofted shot to seek the pin.
set to swallow shots that misses the
while long irons would be the
green.
order of the day for others. The smallish sloping green needs careful steadying before lining the putt. 5
GETTING HERE Cave of Legends
Temurun Waterfall
Langgung Island
AYER HANGAT Cave of Bats
BOHOR
Mount Mat Cincang Seven Wells Waterfall Cable Car
Crocodile Farm
Eagle Feeding Durian Perangin Waterfall
PADANG MATSIRAT
ULU MELAKA
Mount Raya
Galeria Perdana
Field of Burnt Rice
KISAP
GUNUNG RAYA GOLF RESORT
Mahsuri Mausoleum
LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Eagle Square
KEDAWANG Rebak Besar Island
KUAH JETTY
Underwater World
KUAH TOWN
Timun Island
Langkawi Fish Farm
Tuba Island Beras Basah Island Singa Besar Island
Lake of the Pregnant Maiden
BY CAR
BY SEA
BY AIR
For those travelling anywhere
For those of you travelling in by
The Langkawi International
from the mainland to
road, there are 2 ferry terminals
Airport at Padang Matsirat is
Langkawi, you should head
available for you to make the
about 20km from Kuah Town,
over to the ferry jetty terminal
crossing to the island, Kuala
air travel provides a fast and
in Kuala Kedah or the one in
Kedah and Kuala Perlis. There
convenient way for you to get
Kuala Perlis. Exit at Alor Setar
are also terminals in Thailand at
to the island.
Selatan if you’re on the North
Satun and Penang.
South Expressway and follow the ample signages along the way. The journey from Kuala Lumpur will take approximately 6 hours. 6
Dayang Bunting Island
RATES
OPERATING HOURS 7.00am first tee-off and 3.30pm last tee-off for 18-holes 7.00am first tee-off and 5.30pm last tee-off for 9-holes RATES Green Fee 9-holes RM 150.00/pax 18- holes RM 200.00/pax BUGGY RENTAL RM 40.00 per unit for 9-holes RM 80.00 per unit for 18-holes GOLF INSURANCE RM 3.00/pax GOLF DRIVING RANGE Daily Operating Hours from 7.00 am to 7.00 pm RM 5.00 for 50 balls RM 10.00 for 100 balls GOLF EQUIPMENT RENTAL Golf Sets at Price range from RM 50.00 to RM 200.00 Golf Shoes at RM 10.00 (Per Pair) *3 pcs golf clubs at RM 15.00 for driving range usage ** Price subject to change without prior notice
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Club House:
Sales & Marketing Office:
Jalan Air Hangat, Kisap 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia Tel: 604-966 8148 / 604-966 4578 | Fax: 604-966 8149
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