Bukit Unggul Country Club, Short Course with Reasonable Rates

As one of the short golf courses in Malaysia, at first Bukit Unggul Country Club considered very easy to play. However, with the hilly contours it seems that Bukit Unggul offers a unique experience, especially because it surrounded by lush rainforest.

Bukit Unggul Country Club has Intermediate Difficulty

If you are looking for a golf course with intermediate difficulty, Bukit Unggul golf course is the right course. This golf course that located in Dengkil, Malaysia can be a good choice for both professional and amateur golfers. Bukit Unggul Course located between the hills that overlook the neighboring town of Dengkil. It is only about 1 hour from Kuala Lumpur.

Bukit Unggul Country Club
Bukit Unggul Country Club

Spread over 65 hectares, the course was designed by American architects Ronald Fream and David Dale. Many beginner golfers consider this course quite tough for a 5,858meter golf course. As you can see, Bukit Unggul has a hilly contour with many elevated greens. Some of them also located far below the fairway. The distance and some doglegs will test your skill and patience. You need a proper club selection to make your best shots here.

Golfing at Bukit Unggul Country Club requires a lot of patience. A wide fairway covered in Bermuda grass and Tifdwarf grass on the green become the real test to your accuracy. The green conditions that are well maintained ensure you’ll feel comfortable throughout the game.

This 18-hole par 71 course offers a unique character with various challenges. The course design followed the original valley contour. Even the rainforest and animal habitat around the golf course are also preserved as the original. So, don’t be surprised if you’ll meet wild animals such as wild boar crossing the course.

The elevated green makes it difficult for golfers to estimate the distance of their shots. One of them on the 8th, which is about 140 meters from the green, sometimes it tricked the golfer which ended up with a bogey. This often happens even though green is quite fun to play.

The bunkers are also one of the toughest challenges on this course. Sometimes they’re not only contains with sand, but also filled with rocks that can scratch your club. There is also a bunker filled with water make it really difficult to overcome. The whole Bukit Unggul course have a beautiful view especially on the 4th. Golfer must be aware of the back nine which sometimes can be frustrating.

Beside its attractive contours, Bukit Unggul course also offers varied rates. The rates are cheaper on Monday and Tuesday than other days. Whereas weekend golf rates are more expensive. Unfortunately, this golf course does not provide free caddy services so it needs to be considered for golfers who come here for the first time.

Bukit Unggul Facilities

If you dissapointed with your score, don’t worry much. There are many interesting facilities offered by Bukit Unggul Country Club for various activities. You can relax in the pool, or practice your swing and shots at the driving range. Want to complete your club collection? Come to the pro shop and get the latest golf equipment products.

Other facilities that can be enjoyed by golfer of all levels are putting green and chipping area, fitness center, 9-hole course for night golf, sauna, functional room, café and surau. It quite easy to reach Bukit Unggul Country Club. You can pass through Multi-Media Super Corridor which connects Putrajaya, Cyberjaya with Kuala Lumpur International Airport.