Golf Holidays in Langkawi
Located 30km northwest of mainland Malaysia sits Langkawi, an isolated oasis of paradise where it’s impossible not to relax and indulge. The perfect white beaches are met with the Andaman Sea, creating the perfect environment for golf holiday. Across the 104 islands, there are just three golf courses, but remember it’s quality over quantity, with a breathtaking set of courses boasting spectacular views on an incredible landscape.
The Gunung Raya Golf Resort is set at the foot of the Gunung Raya Mountain and affords awe-inspiring views across the natural landscape that surrounds the course. However the main attraction has to be The Els Club Teluk Datai, which was voted the World's Best New Course in 2014 and is absolutely stunning from start to finish, synonymous with Langkawi and everything it has to offer.
The Els Club Teluk Datai is renowned for its spectacular mountain scenery and virgin rainforest. Voted as the Most Scenic Golf Course in Malaysia and nominated as one of the best golf resorts in Asia.
Set across 300 acres of prior rubber plantation land, this spectacular course embraces its natural surroundings to afford jaw-dropping views of the incredible landscape at the foot of Gunung Raya.
The Langkawi Golf Club has been reborn as 99 East Golf Club. Millions of tons of earth moved and hundreds of new plants and trees rooted to realize the design by Australian golf course architect, Ross Watson.
With Langkawi set in the Andaman Sea, the popular Malaysian island attracts many visitors for its incredible beaches. Pantai Cenang Beach is the longest and most famous beach which is set on the western coast, with soft sand lined with coconut trees and various restaurants and bars stretching along the street behind the beach. Pantai Tengah Beach and Pantai Kok are also popular beaches to visit in Langkawi for a less touristy feel.
Langkawi Sky Bridge is a 125 metre-long curved bridge that offers an exhilarating and panoramic view of the verdant Genung Mat Cincang, Telaja Tujuh waterfalls, and various islets surrounding Langkawi. It is only accessible via the Langkawi Cable Car ride which an experience in itself, so it most certainly worthwhile visiting the famous Sky Bridge.
With an altitude of 881 metres, Gunung Raya is hailed as the highest peak in Langkawi. The dense rainforest is home to numerous wildlife including lead monkeys, flying foxes and mountain hawk eagles. Gunung Raya is also a popular destination for hiking, however it is advised to bring a guide along as it is no easy trek.
After arriving at Langkawi Airport you will want to get an idea of how long it will take you to get to the hotels and golf courses. So take a look at the key drive times when travelling around Langkawi.
Drive Times by Car
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In order to visit the spectacular island of Langkawi, you will be required to take a connection flight, so it may be worth pairing up your trip with another region like Penang, to explore as much as possible of southeast Asia. So take a look at the key flight details and when the best time of year is to travel.
Flights & Weather
17 hrs (indirect)
Langkawi International Airport
December - March
26 - 32° C