Golf
BAGUIO COUNTRY CLUB
Tel. No. (074) 442-5060/5069
It is one of the oldest and finest courses in the country. Even at par 61, this does not indicate an easy round due to its restrictive layout of tight fairways and rolling hills.
It is one of the oldest and finest courses in the country. Even at par 61, this does not indicate an easy round due to its restrictive layout of tight fairways and rolling hills.
CAMP JOHN HAY
Tel. No. (074) 442-2101/2102
Smell the pines as you walk through the fairways of this par 69 all-weather course. Laid out about 5,000 ft. above the sea level, it was recently redesigned by the Nicklaus Group.
Smell the pines as you walk through the fairways of this par 69 all-weather course. Laid out about 5,000 ft. above the sea level, it was recently redesigned by the Nicklaus Group.
CANLUBANG GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Tel. No. (049) 549-1362/1363
This 36-hole complex is the largest in the Philippines, masterfully designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The North course is a championship layout with a rating of 72.4 while the South course also features ravines, a bit of sand traps, and other challenges.
This 36-hole complex is the largest in the Philippines, masterfully designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The North course is a championship layout with a rating of 72.4 while the South course also features ravines, a bit of sand traps, and other challenges.
CLUB INTRAMUROS
Tel. No. (02) 527-2887/6612
Try a superb round of night golf amidst the historic walled city of Manila. It is simply a par 66 course but it can be a real test of your short game, with water or out-of-bounds or both, in nearly every hole.
Try a superb round of night golf amidst the historic walled city of Manila. It is simply a par 66 course but it can be a real test of your short game, with water or out-of-bounds or both, in nearly every hole.
EASTRIDGE GOLF COURSE
Tel. No. (02) 651-2240/2298
Two man-made lagoons, one in front nine spanning 1.3 hectares and the other at the back nine at 2.3 hectares, are the most distinct features of this 80-hectare 18-hole par 72 course.
Two man-made lagoons, one in front nine spanning 1.3 hectares and the other at the back nine at 2.3 hectares, are the most distinct features of this 80-hectare 18-hole par 72 course.
FOREST HILLS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
Tel. No. (02) 651-2240/2298
With a 74.7 course rating, this course characterized by rolling terrain at the front nine and a moderately hilly back nine, poses many possible difficulties for the average golfer.
With a 74.7 course rating, this course characterized by rolling terrain at the front nine and a moderately hilly back nine, poses many possible difficulties for the average golfer.
LUISITA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Tel. No. (02) 817-9309
This is one of the finest 18-hole par 72 championship courses in the country. Its most interesting feature is water. Eleven of its 18 holes have well-placed water hazards, the most awesome of which is at hole 17.
This is one of the finest 18-hole par 72 championship courses in the country. Its most interesting feature is water. Eleven of its 18 holes have well-placed water hazards, the most awesome of which is at hole 17.
MIMOSA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Tel. No. (045) 599-2461/3333 loc. 2024/2025
Tiger Woods played in this 86-hectare rolling terrain set against the backdrop of mountain ranges. It is a championship course composed of three distinctive nines: Acacia, Lakeview and Mountainview.
Tiger Woods played in this 86-hectare rolling terrain set against the backdrop of mountain ranges. It is a championship course composed of three distinctive nines: Acacia, Lakeview and Mountainview.
PUERTO AZUL
Tel. No. (02) 525-9248 loc. 7643
Puerto Azul is a par 72 course that is one of the most scenic in the country, proud of its very famous combination of mountain and sea. Its signature hole is number 17, a par 3 hole delineated by one of the deepest water hazards in the Philippine Golf - the China Sea.
Puerto Azul is a par 72 course that is one of the most scenic in the country, proud of its very famous combination of mountain and sea. Its signature hole is number 17, a par 3 hole delineated by one of the deepest water hazards in the Philippine Golf - the China Sea.
SHERWOOD HILLS
Tel. No. (046) 419-2841/2855/2843
Sherwood Hills is another Jack Nicklaus signature course. It is an inland-links-type-course with wide fairways and a good size of greens suitable for very relaxed and leisurely rounds of the game.
Sherwood Hills is another Jack Nicklaus signature course. It is an inland-links-type-course with wide fairways and a good size of greens suitable for very relaxed and leisurely rounds of the game.
STA ELENA GOLF CLUB
Tel. No. (049) 549-1277/1278
Another Robert Trent Jones, Jr. creation is this 27-hole all-weather championship course. The 120 hectares of gently rolling terrain gave the designer the opportunity to create a number of memorable holes that wind their way through the natural movement of the property.
Another Robert Trent Jones, Jr. creation is this 27-hole all-weather championship course. The 120 hectares of gently rolling terrain gave the designer the opportunity to create a number of memorable holes that wind their way through the natural movement of the property.
TAGAYTAY HIGHLANDS
Tel. No. (046) 413-0888
The Tagaytay highlands is a par 71 chanpionship course that will surely put a golfer's power and accuracy to the test. The difference in elevation between the last and the first holes of each nine is so dramatic that a cable car system is in place to ferry golfers from the 9th and 18th holes to the 1st and 10th tees.
The Tagaytay highlands is a par 71 chanpionship course that will surely put a golfer's power and accuracy to the test. The difference in elevation between the last and the first holes of each nine is so dramatic that a cable car system is in place to ferry golfers from the 9th and 18th holes to the 1st and 10th tees.
EVERCREST
Tel. No. (02) 712-9293
The Evercrest is an Arnold Palmer designed course which has tight fairways blanketed with Tifton grass and guarded by steep hills and deep ravines to give golfers the thrill of playing a par 72 championships course.
The Evercrest is an Arnold Palmer designed course which has tight fairways blanketed with Tifton grass and guarded by steep hills and deep ravines to give golfers the thrill of playing a par 72 championships course.
THE MANILA SOUTHWOODS
Tel. No. (046) 430-0262
Venue of the World Amateur Golf Championship 1996, this course is composed of two 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature courses: the "Masters" course punctuated by traps and water hazards, and the "Legends" course accentuated by high mounds.
Venue of the World Amateur Golf Championship 1996, this course is composed of two 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature courses: the "Masters" course punctuated by traps and water hazards, and the "Legends" course accentuated by high mounds.
THE ORCHARD
Tel. No. (02) 842-8344/8355
Venue of the 1995 Johnnie Walker classic, The Orchard is composed of two 18-hole courses, one designed by Arnold Palmer, and the other by Gary Player.
Venue of the 1995 Johnnie Walker classic, The Orchard is composed of two 18-hole courses, one designed by Arnold Palmer, and the other by Gary Player.
THE RIVIERA
Tel. No. (02) 807-7061/76 / (046) 414-2821/2838/2839
The Riviera is a very scenic course characterized by rolling hills, verdant foliage, coconut trees, sool springs, and waterfalls.
The Riviera is a very scenic course characterized by rolling hills, verdant foliage, coconut trees, sool springs, and waterfalls.
VALLEY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Tel. No. (02) 658-4920
Rated at apr 72, this 7,097-yard spread of exhilarating greens, rolling hills, and meandering brooks can make golfers use the majority of their clubs, the mark of a true championship course.
Rated at apr 72, this 7,097-yard spread of exhilarating greens, rolling hills, and meandering brooks can make golfers use the majority of their clubs, the mark of a true championship course.
WACK WACK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Tel. No. (02) 723-0066
Wack Wack has two fine 18-hole courses: the internationally known East Course, where some of the biggest tournaments have been held; and the shorter, less troublesome West Course, which usually draws the more senior and female golfers of the club.
Wack Wack has two fine 18-hole courses: the internationally known East Course, where some of the biggest tournaments have been held; and the shorter, less troublesome West Course, which usually draws the more senior and female golfers of the club.
ROYAL NORTHWOODS GOLF CLUB
Tel. No. (632) 443-1656, (6344) 766-0278
The Royal Northwoods Golf Club, named as a "Jewel of the North" is a Graham Marsh, first class 18-hole championship masterpiece, showcasing innovation, distinct form and personality. Challenging but fair, the Royal Northwoods' architecture entails a balance of aesthetics and function.
The Royal Northwoods Golf Club, named as a "Jewel of the North" is a Graham Marsh, first class 18-hole championship masterpiece, showcasing innovation, distinct form and personality. Challenging but fair, the Royal Northwoods' architecture entails a balance of aesthetics and function.