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Myanmar Golf Tour
Golf is a passion of many people, especially in Asia
and particular in Myanmar. Burma and one of the best
golf course worldwide is the Gary Player designed
Pun Hlaing Golf Club in Yangon Myanmar plus one of
the most interesting is the Bagan Golf Resort in
Bagan with 18 holes, Myanmar and the others listed
here.
Since colonial times golf is played in Myanmar /
Burma. The British established the first golf club
in Yangon in 1909. This is the Yangon Golf Club
today, a 18 hole course with some challenging
features. The Asian PGA tour is a regular tournament
here.
Other Myanmar Golf Clubs and
Myanmar Golf Courses are the:
Ye'mon Island Golf Resort,
Yangon Thayet Golf Club, Pyi. The first golf
course built Myanmar.
YCDC Golf Club, Yangon with 36 holes.
Yedagun Taung Golf Club, in Myanmar's second
largest city Mandalay with some long and narrow
fairway.
Ayetharyar Golf Resort, Taunggyi in the northern
Shan state.
Maymyo golf club, Pyin Oo Lwin, Pyin Oo Lwin is
the new Name for Maymyo it means Maytown and is
named
after Colonel May of the 5th Bengal Infantry Regiment in 1886. At 1,040
meters above sea level, Maymo is
pleasantly cool and a relief from the heat of the plains. The Golf Club
was started in 1941.
Yangon City Golf Resort.
Located about 30 minutes drive from downtown,
Yangon. There are two 18 holes courses. Manely, Ngwe
Taw Tar ( Silver ), Course opened in 1994 with 7000
yards in total range and Myakantha ( Pondy ) course
opened in 1996 with 6208 yards. Both courses were
designed by Yangon City Development Committee. Being
the courses designed by Han Golf Master ( a company
related to Myanmars PGA Pro Kyi Hla Han ) this is
consideres as one of the best courses in Myanmar.
Unofficially, its ranked second after Pun Hlaing for
its is well maintained fairways and greens.
City Golf Club has hosted APGA Tours two times - in
1998 and 1999
Green fees
: USD 35 (Weekends), USD 30 (Weekdays)
Caddy fees
: USD 4 Per Caddy
Buggy
: USD 30 per unit
Golf set Rental :
USD
Booking fees
: USD 8
Total Yardages of the Yangon City Golf Resort is
7000 yardages
Address : Thiri
Mingalar St., Insein Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
Tel
: (95-1) 641 342 , 641 669
Facilities :
Restaurant, Bar, Driving range, Pro shop (
golf equipment rental available ), Lockers & showers
and
Swimming pool.
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Pun
Hlaing Golf Club (Yangon).
Located aout 30 minutes drive from downtown and 20 minutes from
the airport. Designed by Gary Player, this beautiful 18 holes
championship golf course is considered to be one of Asias most
outstanding golf course and its considered number 1 in Myanmar
with its well groomed fairways and greens. As a very new course
with mostly palm trees, the lack of shade is a draw back for the
golfers who can not get up early. Total yardage is 7012.
Green fees : USD 65
(Weekends)
Green fees : USD 50
(Weekdays)
Caddy fees : USD 5 Per Caddy
Buggy
: Not available for guest players
Golf set Rental : USD 20
Total Yardages of the Pun Hlaing Golf Club (Yangon) is 6902
yardages
Address : Hlaing
Tharyar town ship, Yangon, Myanmar.
Facilities : Yangon's
most beautiful housing estate, Restaurant, Bar, Conference Room,
Pro-shop, Lockers &
showers. Driving range & Practice putting greens.
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Yangon
Golf Club.
Located about 30 minutes' drive from downtown Yangon. This
18-hole course was founded since 1909 and is one of the oldest
golf club in Myanmar. The total range is 7,063 yards and the
fairways are lined with matured trees, offering welcomed shade.
This is a classic, natural course which no golfer should miss
playing. Its considered the best course for the golfers who love
nature. It has recently hosted APGA Tours in January, 2000.
Green fees :
USD 20 ( weekend ) USD ( weekdays )
Caddy fees :
USD 1 Per Caddy
Booking fees : USD 1
Buggy
: USD 15 per unit
Golf set rental : USD 5
Total Yardages of the Yangon Golf Club is 7063 yardages
Address : Danyin Gone,
Insein Township, Yangon
Facilities : Restaurant, Bar
, Pro shop, Driving range and Practice putting greens.
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Yemon
Island Golf Club (Yangon).
This 18 hole course of 6533 yards is located about 1 hour drive
from downtown Yangon on the way to Bago. Its like a city retreat
where golfers can enjoy an overnight golf during weekends. But
rooms are very simple and facilities are very basic (no
electricity at night) so its not recommended for our guest to
stay overnight.
Although its built around a large beautiful lake, the fair ways
are very dry due to poor maintenance.
Green fees : USD 10
Caddy fees : USD 01 Per
Caddy
Buggy
: USD 10
Golf set Rental : USD 7
Total Yardages of the Yemon Island Golf Club (Yangon) is 6533
yardages.
Address : Hlegu Township,
Yangon, Myanmar.
Facilities : Restaurant,
Bar, Bungalows with 20 very simple rooms with very basic
facilities, fishing and boating in
the lake.
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Bagan Golf Resort (Bagan).
Located in Nyaung Oo about 10 minutes' drive from the Bagan
archeological zone and about 5 minutes from the air port.
This 18-hole course of 7147 Yards was opened in 1999. Unlike
other golf courses, it is located in the middle of the
world-famous Bagan temples and pagodas. You can imagine the
feeling of playing golf among these 1000 years old temples. As
Bagan itself is located in a hot zone, playing golf in Bagan is
a bit hot during the afternoon. So, the best time is to play in
the early morning. Then, you can enjoy both the view of the
temples and the cool atmosphere of the morning.
Green fees : USD 30
(Weekends & Weekdays)
Caddy fees : USD 3 Per Caddy
Buggy : Not available
Golf set Rental : USD 6
Total Yardages of the Bagan Golf Club (Bagan) is 7147 yardages
Address : Nyaung Oo
Township, Mandalay Division, Myanmar.
Facilities : A hotel of 50
rooms and 4 private bungalows, designed in traditional styles of
ancient Burmese
architecture with swimming pool, fitness centre, sunset terrace
with panoramic views, Myanmar, Thai,
Chinese and European cuisine, Pro shop.
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Popa
Mountain Golf Resort (Mt. Popa).
This beautiful 9 holes course located about 45 minutes drive
from Bagan/Nyaung U airport and its on the Mt. Popa, known as
Myanmar's Mt. Olympus about 5000 ft. above sea level. The
natural springs, flowers, mature trees and wooded hillsides
greatly contrast to the arid lands surrounding it and therefore
called the " Oasis of the dry zone". The climate is also totally
different from neighboring Bagan.
Green fees : FOC for in
house guest of Popa Mountain Resort, USD 10 for outside guests
Caddy fees : USD 2 Per Caddy
Buggy
: Not available
Golf set Rental : USD 15
Total Yardages of the Popa Mountain Golf Resort (Mt. Popa) is
6389 yardages
Address : Mt. Popa,
Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Division, Myanmar.
Facilities : A 55 rooms
resort styled deluxe hotel with swimming pool, Restaurant & Bar
and a Conference hall
which can accommodate 100 people.
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Shwe
Man Taung Golf Resort (Mandalay).
Located about 10 minutes' drive from downtown
Mandalay.
The 18-hole course was opened in 1975. The total range is 6,669
yards. It is located at the foot of the Mandalay Hill.
Green fees : USD 15
Caddy fees : USD 1 Per Caddy
Buggy :
Golf set Rental : USD
Total Yardages of the Shwe Man Taung Golf Resort (Mandalay) is
5391 yardages
Address : Mandalay hill,
Mandalay Division.
Facilities : Restaurant and
Bar, Pro shop, Driving range, Swimming Pool
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Yay Dagon Taung Golf Resort (Mandalay).
Located about 25 minutes' drive from downtown Mandalay.
The 18-hole course of 6386 yards is designed by Mandalay City
Development Committee and opened in 1996. It is located at the
foot of the Yay Dagon Taung (Water Fall) Mountain.
Green fees : USD 20
Caddy fees : USD 01 Per
Caddy
Total Yardages of the Yay Dagon Taung Golf Resort (Mandalay) is
6386 yardages.
Address : Pathain Gyi
Township, Mandalay , Myanmar.
Facilities : Restaurant &
Bar, Pro shop
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Hantharwady Golf Resort (Bago).
Located about 15 minutes' drive from downtown Bago. Its good for
the people who want to combine Bago sightseeing and golf. As its
about one hour from Yangon , we can arrange an early morning Tee
off by leaving the hotel with sun rise so Bago sightseeing can
be done after lunch. The club house offer very good and clean
locker room and shower and the club house restaurant offer very
good food.
With its carefully designed hills and lakes, this course is
considered to be one of the best as well as most challenging
courses in Myanmar . It's a " must to play course " if you are
playing golf in Myanmar . Total yardage is 6955 yards.
Green fees : USD 20 (Weekend
and Weekdays)
Caddy fees : USD 2 Per Caddy
Buggy
: Not available
Golf set Rental : Total
Yardages of the Hantharwady Golf Resort (Bago) is 6955 yardages
Address : 10 Miles, Bago
Division, Myanmar.
Facilities : Restaurant &
Bar, Pro shop
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City Farm & Golf Resort (U Do).
Located. about 2 hours drive from downtown Yangon.
The 18-hole course was designed by Yangon City Development
Committee. The total range is 6751 yards. Actually its like a
city. retreat where families can escape from busy Yangon city
life for an overnight picnic, while parents enjoying golf in the
midst of the plantation and greenery, kids can enjoy fishing,
boating, and other facilities. Rooms are fully furnished and
clean so its suitable for our guest to stay overnight.
Green fees : USD 15
Caddy fees : USD 5 Per Caddy
Buggy :
Golf set Rental : Total
Yardages of the City Farm & Gofl Resort (U Do)is 6751 yardages
Address : U-Do, Taikkyi
Township, Yangon Division, Myanmar
Facilities : Restaurant &
Bar, Bird watching, Fishing from the boat while sailing,
Billiard & Snooker Room, Karaoke
Lounge, Bungalows of fully furnished and clean rooms.
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Aye Thar Yar Golf Club (Taungyi).
Situated near Taunggyi, the capital of Shan state, over 4000
feet above sea level. The 18-hole course of 7380 yards was
opened in 1995. With the beautiful Shan mountain range in the
back ground, Golfers enjoy the cool climate as well as good
scenery. Its situated near Taunggyi, the capital of Shan state,
over 4000 feet above sea level. The 18-hole course of 7380 yards
was opened in 1995. With the beautiful Shan mountain range in
the back ground, Golfers enjoy the cool climate as well as good
scenery. Its also good for the people who want to combine golf
with leisure trips because its only 1 hour away from famous Inle
lake by driving.
Green fees : USD 10
Caddy fees : USD 4 Per Caddy
Buggy
: USD 30
Golf set Rental : USD 10
Total Yardages of the Aye Thar Yar Golf Club (Taungyi)is 7380
yardages
Address : Thar Yar Village,
Taunggyi, Shan State, Myanmar
Facilities : A beautiful
resort with 54 rooms, Restaurant & Bar, Pro shop
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Pyin
Oo Lwin Golf Course.
This 18 holes course is considered to be one of the most popular
courses in Myanmar . Thanks to the good weather of this hilly
summer retreat, it gives the best playing condition in the
country. Total yardage is Yards. Total Yardages of the Pyin Oo
Lwin Golf Course (Pyin Oo Lwin) is 7013 yardages.
Address : Pyin Oo Lwin
Facilities : Only a Club
house with locker rooms.
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Ngapali Beach Golf (Thandwe).
This beautiful 9 holes course is located right on the beach.
Actually it has 18 holes but due to the poor maintenance, only 9
holes are in good condition. But fairways are very dry due to
lack of water. If you are interested in investing in a golf
course, this is the good chance for you. You can talk to the
authority concerned for detail procedure. As Ngapali beach is a
very beautiful natural white sand beach, this golf course can
become a world class golf course.
Green Fees : USD
Caddie Fees : USD per caddie
Buggy
: Not available
Golf set rental : Not
available
Address : Ngapali beach,
Thandwe, Rakhine State
Facilities : Only a
Club house with locker rooms
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