Myanmar Golf

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 Rangon 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:
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Ye'mon Island Golf Resort,
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Yangon Thayet Golf Club, Pyi. The first golf course
built Myanmar.
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YCDC Golf Club, Yangon with 36 holes.
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Yedagun Taung Golf Club, in Myanmar's second largest
city Mandalay with some long and narrow fairway.
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Ayetharyar Golf Resort, Taunggyi in the northern Shan
state.
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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.
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Located about 30 minutes' drive from downtown Yangon.
There are two 18 holes courses. Namely, Ngwe Taw Tar
(Silver) Course, opened in 1994 with 7000 yards in total range and
Myakantha (Pondy) course opened in 1996 with 6,208 |

Yangon City Golf Resort |
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yards. Both courses were designed
by Yangon City Development Committee.
Being the courses designed by Han Golf Master (a
company related to Myanmar's PGA Pro "Kyi Hla Han") this is considered as
one of the best courses in Myanmar. Unofficially, its ranked second after
Pun Hlaing for its 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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Located about 30 minutes' drive from downtown and 20
minutes from the airport.
Designed by Gary Player ,this
beautiful 18 hole championship golf course is
considered to be one of Asia's most outstanding golf
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Pun Hlaing Golf Club |
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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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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, |

Yangon Golf Club |
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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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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.
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Yemon Island Golf Club |
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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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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 |

Bagan Golf Resort |
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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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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. |

Popa Mountain Golf Resort |
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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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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.
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Shwe Man Taung Golf Resort |
Green fees : USD 15 Caddy fees : USD 1 Per Caddy Buggy : Golf set Rental: USDTotal 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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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.
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Yay Dagon Taung Golf Resort |
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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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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 |

Hantharwady Golf Resort |
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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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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.
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City Farm & Golf Resort |
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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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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. |

Aye Thar Yar Golf Club |
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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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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. |

Pyin Oo Lwin Golf Course |
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Address : Pyin Oo Lwin
Facilities : Only a Club house with locker rooms.
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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 |

Ngapali Beach Golf |
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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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