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More about the Royal Johor Country Club

The Royal Johor Country Club was the first ever golf club to be built in the Southern most State of Malaysia. It was formerly known as the Johore Golf Club in February 1968 and changed to Tasek Utara Golf Club in 1971 with the first nine holes open for play.

The course was completed in 1974 offering a full 18-hole experience. The club was officially opened by the then Prime Minister, the late Tun Abdul Razak in 1975. The course was upgraded in 1991/92 and re-designed by Max Wexler to include more water hazards and bunkers.

The course is known to be very challenging yet scenic with mature trees and wide fairways. The jungle surrounding has been preserved which adds to the natural surrounding when teeing off. The undulating terrain offers a true test of golf with the big hitters having an added advantage. The back nine is deemed as the tougher half of the course but accuracy on the greens is vital throughout the 18 holes.

The Royal Johor Country Club offers top class facilities such as a driving range and a putting green. Golfers will also get to unwind at the swimming pools, gymnasium and at the restaurants and a bar and lounge located on site.

Card of the course:

HOLE 	YARDS	PAR
1	426	4
2	484	5
3	152	3
4	580	5
5	471	4
6	389	4
7	179	3
8	395	4
9	395	4
Out	3,471	36
		
10	384	4
11	504	4
12	401	4
13	200	3
14	430	4
15	383	4
16	172	3
17	587	5
18	452	4
In	3,513	35

Total	6,984	71
			

August 13, 2007