Golf courses in Putrajaya
- Palm Garden Golf Club approx. 42 min from KLIA
Map of golf courses in Putrajaya
Golf in Putrajaya
Putrajaya is a planned city built from the 1990s to bring Malaysia’s government functions together. It is one of the federal territories and home to the Prime Minister’s Office and most ministries. The city is laid out around a man-made lake and broad green spaces, so it is low-density and journey times are easy to predict.
It sits roughly halfway between central Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), and that location is its main advantage for golf. Because it is a similar distance from both the airport and the city, it is an easy place to fit in a round on the day you arrive or the day you leave.
Getting there from the airport and the city
It is about 42 minutes by car from KLIA, and roughly the same from central Kuala Lumpur. Expressways link it to both, so traffic is less of a problem than in the city centre. A company car or your own car works well, and ride-hailing services such as Grab are convenient.
Because it is equidistant from the airport and the city, you can base yourself in either and still reach it easily. It is a good fit for a long layover, or for a day when your flight home leaves in the evening.
Best season and how to plan the day
Malaysia lies close to the equator and has no distinct dry season. Daytime temperatures reach around 30°C all year and humidity stays high. Rain tends to arrive as short, heavy showers in the afternoon and early evening, so securing an early-morning tee time matters more than picking a season.
How golf is played here
Caddies are the norm, and some courses allow buggies onto the fairway. The grasses are Bermuda and zoysia, so greens may not read the way you are used to. A collared shirt and golf shoes are the standard dress; if in doubt, check with the course beforehand.
The course you can play in Putrajaya
Palm Garden Golf ClubIOI Resort City, Putrajaya
- 18 holes/par 72 · about 6,027 m from the back tees
- IOI Resort City/about 42 min from KLIA
- Designed by Ted Parslow/redesigned by Ted Parslow and Jason Winter in 2009
This 18-hole course sits within the IOI Resort City development and is made up of two nines, Eugenia and Bismarck. It opened in the 1990s as part of a golf complex and was reworked into its current 18-hole layout in 2009.
The course was designed by Australian Ted Parslow, with Jason Winter joining him for the 2009 redesign. Rolling fairways, strategically placed bunkers and man-made lakes shape the layout, and the 18th is the signature hole. From the back tees it measures about 6,027 m.
The fairways are Hybrid Zoysia and the greens Bermuda Tifdwarf. It is also known as the first course in Malaysia to allow buggies onto the fairway, which makes getting around easy on the legs.
The course at a glance
| Course | Location | Holes / Par | Highlights | From the airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Garden Golf Club | IOI Resort City | 18H / 72 | Halfway between the airport and the city. Buggies allowed on fairways | approx. 42 min |
How to choose
Choosing your tees
There are three sets of tees: back, club and front. They measure about 6,027 m, 5,361 m and 4,978 m respectively. Heat and humidity wear you down faster than you might expect, so moving one tee forward from your usual helps you stay sharp to the end.
Fitting it into your stay
The trick is to make the most of its position between the airport and the city. Slot it into the afternoon of your arrival day, or a day when you fly out in the evening, and no travel time is wasted. If you are staying several nights and want to play more courses, widen your search to the neighbouring areas.
Nearby areas
For the whole country, see golf courses in Malaysia. The capital to the north is Kuala Lumpur, surrounded by Selangor. On the far side of the airport to the south-east lies Negeri Sembilan.
Golf courses in nearby areas
Frequently asked questions about golf in Putrajaya
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Where is Putrajaya?
Putrajaya is a federal territory roughly halfway between central Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). It is a planned city built from the 1990s to house the government, laid out around a man-made lake and broad green spaces.
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How long does it take from the airport?
About 42 minutes by car from KLIA, and roughly the same from central Kuala Lumpur. Expressways link it to both, so traffic is less of an issue than in the city centre.
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Can I play during a layover?
Sitting between the airport and the city, it is an easy area to fit in on the day you arrive or leave. It works well if your flight home is in the evening or you have a long layover.
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Can buggies go on the fairway?
Palm Garden is known as the first course in Malaysia to allow buggies onto the fairway. Getting around is easy, which helps you save energy in the heat.
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Which tees should I play?
There are three sets: back, club and front. Heat and humidity wear you down faster than you might expect, so moving one tee forward from your usual helps you stay sharp to the end.
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When is the best season?
Malaysia lies close to the equator and has no distinct dry season. Rain tends to come as short, heavy showers in the afternoon and early evening, so an early-morning tee time matters more than the time of year.