Bukit Jambul Country Club, Penang

What was once a 130 acre hilly rugged and rocky jungle, Bukit Jambul Country Club has established itself as one of Malaysia's top golf clubs. The golf course is at a strategic location which has made it one of the most popular tournament venues in the region. It is within a growing township, adjacent to the Equatorial Hotel, Penang and 10 minutes away from the Penang International Airport.

Bukit Jambul Country Club boasts a stunning 18-hole 5,763 meters, par 72 golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. A favorite among tourists, it features many unusual and challenging holes, and is reputed as the most challenging and tightest course in the region. Shots must be carefully placed and well executed to avoid the many rocky passages and dense jungle which surround the fairways and greens. Many of the elevated tees provide beautiful views of the Island, so enchanting they'll make you forget the demands of the course. Probably the most famous is the 10th, with its tee-box perched hundreds of meters above the fairway on the valley floor. From here, there is also an impressive view of the second nine against the backdrop of the 8km Penang Bridge.

Besides golfing, you'll find interesting alternatives at the beautiful clubhouse where a variety of recreational and entertainment facilities await such as an Olympic-size Swimming Pool, all-weather Tennis Court, Squash Court, Gymnasium, Library, Restaurant, Banquet Hall, Pro-shop and a 32-bay Driving Range. So next time you're in Penang, head for the Bukit Jambul Country Club Or a great golfing experience.