Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort | Golf Course in Johor | GoGolf

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort (TPGR) is a large golf resort spreading along the Johor Strait in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia. It has three courses of differing character — Plantation, Straits and Village, designed by Max Wexler and Akira Mamiya. With a unique character inspired by local scenery — from oil-palm plantations to mangrove forests and a former village — you get a different experience each time you visit.

Developed in stages from 1990, it has grown into one of Southeast Asia’s golf icons. With good access from Singapore and its own accommodation, it is a comprehensive resort. Below is a detailed review by GoGolf.

Basic Information

Three Reasons Tanjong Puteri Is Chosen

Multiple courses of differing character, an originality that makes the most of local scenery, and a comprehensive resort right down to accommodation — these three things are the appeal of TPGR.

1. Multiple courses of differing character — The plantation-scenery Plantation, the toughest Straits along the strait, and the Village that retains a village atmosphere. At one resort you can enjoy golf of different characters, and you never get bored.
2. Originality that makes the most of local scenery — It brings elements unique to this land — oil-palm plantations, mangrove forests, a former village and more — into the course, giving it a character that sets it apart from homogenized modern courses.
3. A comprehensive resort with accommodation too — With a magnificent clubhouse, a 52-bay driving range, a pool and various sports facilities, and guest rooms and villas, you can enjoy golf and a stay together.

Location and Access

Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort is located along the Johor Strait in Pasir Gudang, Johor. It is characterized by a vast site extending over hundreds of hectares; it can be reached by car from inland, and no ferry is needed. It is a location easy to visit from both Johor Bahru and Singapore.

For access, in addition to a company car or your own car, ride-hailing services such as Grab are convenient. It is about 30 minutes from Johor Bahru and about 35 minutes from the Singapore Causeway (varies with border and road conditions). Considering border immigration procedures and weekend congestion, allow plenty of time. As it is a vast resort, all three courses can be reached by buggy, so you can focus on your play without tiring on the moves between holes.

Course Design and the Three Courses

The Plantation Course (designed by Max Wexler, opened 1992, about 6,454 meters) is an iconic course that retains the traces of a former oil-palm plantation. Characterized by oil palms lined up neatly along the fairways and local fruit trees remaining on several holes, it combines the nostalgia of going back in time to the plantation era with modern comfort. It uses Zoysia Matrella on the fairways and Bermuda Tifdwarf on the greens.

The Straits Course (designed by Akira Mamiya, 1996, about 6,163 meters) is the toughest of the three. Located near the Johor Strait, it takes the mangrove forest as a key element, with brackish ponds and streams and other water hazards, undulating greens, sea winds, and natural rocky areas raising the difficulty. Accurate shots and meticulous strategy are essential. The Village Course (designed by Akira Mamiya, 1994, about 6,400 meters) is located where the former village of Kampong Seri Aman once stood, a diverse course combining water hazards, hills, valleys and lakes. Its appeal is an intimate playing experience that evokes a traditional village atmosphere and historical and cultural value.

Clubhouse and Facilities

As an international-scale golf resort, TPGR has well-appointed resort facilities. Its magnificent, classically designed clubhouse is fully equipped with spacious locker rooms, a pro shop, restaurants and a banquet hall. It is a space that serves as a center for social activities from formal to casual.

As sports and recreation facilities, it has a driving range with 52 bays, outdoor pools of different sizes, tennis, squash, basketball and badminton courts, and a modern fitness center. For accommodation, it offers guest rooms and villas, with villas surrounded by greenery providing rest after a round. There are also restaurants serving local and international cuisine and lounges where you can enjoy the course scenery, making it a one-stop golf & leisure resort suited to golfers and families alike.

An Impressive Golf Experience

A round at TPGR is a varied experience touring three different worlds — plantation, strait and village. You immerse yourself in the nostalgia of the plantation era on the Plantation, take on the sea wind and water hazards on the Straits, and play while feeling the village’s history on the Village — a character where local scenery and technical challenge blend, rarely found elsewhere. All courses can be reached by buggy, and after a round you can relax with accommodation or the pool. For golfers who want to enjoy golf and a resort stay together, it is a leading destination in Johor Bahru.

The Surroundings and How to Enjoy Johor

Pasir Gudang is an industrial and port city facing the Johor Strait, also known for the annual Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival. As TPGR itself has accommodation, a pool and a spa, a stay completed entirely within the resort is also possible. By heading into central Johor Bahru, you can also find plenty of shopping malls and local cuisine. With good access from Singapore, its appeal is that it is easy to arrange an itinerary combining golf and a family trip.

Things to Know Before You Play

• Access: A company car or your own car, or a ride-hailing service such as Grab, is convenient. About 30 minutes from Johor Bahru, about 35 minutes from the Singapore Causeway. Allow plenty of time in anticipation of congestion.
• Course choice: The plantation-scenery Plantation, the toughest Straits, and the village-atmosphere Village. You can choose according to your ability and preference. Confirm which course you will play before your visit.
• Course character: The Straits is rather difficult with sea winds, water hazards and rocky areas. For beginners, it is important to choose a relatively easy course.
• Carts & caddies: All three courses are accessed by buggy as standard. As information on carts, caddies and rental equipment varies, please check directly before your visit.
• Dress: A collared shirt, golf trousers and shoes are standard. As the sun and sea wind along the strait are strong, be fully prepared for sun and hydration.

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