Info on golfing in Langkawi

Hi all fellow golfers. I'm a beginner that's looking forward to having a game in Langkawi as part of a short holiday. However none of my fellow friends on the trip have any PC or HCP. Does anyone have any experience golfing there and recommendations of golf course that will 'allow' non PC and non HCPers to play there?

Hi tjchan,

Pretty easy to look up via the net. Helped you with it. It's a combination of two posts so no info on green fee for the first club. I've played Datai Bay years ago and I would advise against it for a beginner, not an easy course, but very scenic. Expect lots of lost balls and slow play in your foursome. Course was pretty much empty when I played. Note that it highly possibly is for guests of the Datai Bay only, Doesn't hurt to check with them though. Visitors are not aware, but there is a 19th hole (real one), a novelty par 3 over the rocky beach, all carry if I remember correctly, I didn't make it across, lol. Best if you check with the clubs direct on whether you and your friends can play.

As guests, remember to rake the bunkers and replace divots, not doing so is one of the main reasons why some clubs don't allow beginners onto their courses. Good luck and have fun.


Langkawi Golf Club
The Langkawi Golf Club was the first golf club to be built on the island. It boasts an 18-hole, 72-par beachfront course and close proximity to Kuah Town. The club has picturesque views around the moderately-challenging course with a lake to provide some hazard. The general golfing style here is relaxed and casual.

Address: Jalan Bukit Malut, Langkawi, Kedah
Tel: (604) 966 6187
Tee-off: 07:30am – 16:30pm
Golf Club Datai Bay
The Golf Club Datai Bay is a public course carved out of a tropical rainforest in Datai Bay, welcoming golfing enthusiasts from across the world. Facing the Andaman Sea, this international 18-hole, 72-par golf course was created with a nature theme in mind to allow golfers to play in harmony with nature.
For guests of the Datai or Andaman;
18 holes :RM325nett
9 holes :RM225 nett
inclusive of green fees, three seater buggy, transfer from hotel (either Datai or Andaman) to/fro golf course. Well, in this rate, they also throw in 2 bottles of mineral water.
Prebooking is required.

Address: Jalan Teluk Datai, P. O. Box 6, Kuah, 07000, Kedah, Malaysia
Tel: (604) 959 2700
Tee-off: 07:30am – 16:30pm

Gunung Raya Golf Resort
This golf course, designed by American golf architect Max Wexler, is situated at the base of mythical Raya Mountain in Kisap. The course features beautiful rolling greens, panoramic tees, and impeccable fairways that are magnificently contoured with sand traps and water hazards. It is also the most recent 18-hole, 72-par golf course to be built in Langkawi.
Green Fees - 18 holes 200RM
9 holes - 150RM
Buggy rental - 60 and 30RM respectively
Golf sets - 40RM
Shoes - 10RM
First tee off 7.00am last 3.30pm for 18 holes
" " " 5.30pm for 9 "
There is also a 3RM compulsory insurance.

Address: Jalan Air Hangat, Kisap, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Darulaman, Malaysia.
Tel: (604) 966 8148 / 4578
Tee-off: 07:30am - 16:30pm

thanks for the reply... i saw these info on the net as well but i read that HCP is needed for Gunung Raya. And Lagkawi Golf Club is under renovation.... thus i'm at a dilemma as in whether to really have a game at langkawi. i'll send an enquiry to gunung raya, the datai course i also read that its very challenging for beginners and the green fees are relatively high too. anyone with personal experience can please add comments and advise? thanks many many.

For guests of the Datai or Andaman;
18 holes :RM325nett
9 holes :RM225 nett

There you go!

my friend contacted gunung raya and no HCP is required to play there...

Costs as follows
18-hole green fee RM200
Buggy (twin share) RM60
Insurance RM3

game is on!!! now wish me luck and patience for playing with 3 ladies who hits 50-70 yard balls...

anyone got a travel cover or 2 to loan me?