Tropicana Golf and Country Resort | Golf Course in Petaling Jaya | GoGolf

Last updated: 14 August 2026

Tropicana Golf and Country Resort is one of Malaysia’s leading golf destinations, tying together the challenge of the game, luxurious facilities and the comfort of its location. It is in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Set at the heart of the Kuala Lumpur conurbation, its 27 holes in total designed by Graham Marsh, a drainage system of the highest standard and well-appointed facilities let you taste a world-standard golfing experience while remaining in the city.

For professional golfers, for those who play golf recreationally, and for business people wanting to entertain guests in a special way, Tropicana is a choice that does not disappoint. Fair playing quality, spectacular scenery and service full of warm hospitality make this resort one of the most recommended places in Southeast Asia.

If you are planning golf around Kuala Lumpur, Tropicana Golf and Country Resort is one to put high on your list. Below is GoGolf’s detailed review.

Key Information

Three Reasons Golfers Choose Tropicana Golf and Country Resort

27 holes of serious design by Graham Marsh, an advanced drainage system that stands up to rain, and large resort facilities that go well beyond golf. Urban comfort and world-standard golf sit side by side here.

1. A championship course designed by Graham Marsh — 27 holes created by the celebrated architect Graham Marsh of Marsh-Watson Pty Ltd in Australia, making use of the natural terrain of a former rubber plantation. The East Course in particular is renowned as a championship layout, offering ample strategy and challenge even to experienced golfers.
2. A design that stands up to rain, and comfortable night golf — thanks to an advanced drainage system built to USGA specification, play can resume just 10 to 15 minutes after the rain stops. That is a considerable strength in Malaysia, where rainfall is heavy year-round. Floodlighting that keeps glare down means an evening round can be enjoyed in comfort too.
3. A prime location in the Kuala Lumpur conurbation — set within a verdant township in Petaling Jaya, with outstanding access to the vast 1Utama shopping mall, MRT Surian station and Subang Airport. It is a setting that works not only for golf but for business and family gatherings.

Location and Access

Tropicana Golf and Country Resort is located on Jalan Kelab Tropicana in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. It sits at the centre of an area gathering upmarket housing and premium leisure facilities, a strategic location for domestic and international golfers alike. It is about 6.5 km from the vast 1Utama shopping mall, about 4.5 km from MRT Surian station and under 7 km from Subang Airport, so access to transport hubs is very easy.

Getting there is easiest by company car or your own vehicle, or by a ride-hailing service such as Grab. There is direct access to the main expressways, making it easy to reach from within Kuala Lumpur or from the direction of Bandar Utama. Because it sits within a verdant, orderly township, you approach the course looking out over grand houses and a calm tropical landscape. Congestion does build in the city in the morning and evening on weekdays, however, so it is worth setting out with time in hand.

Course Design (Graham Marsh) and the Signature Holes

Tropicana has 27 holes in total, made up of the East Course (18 holes) and the West Course (9 holes). Both are Graham Marsh designs, making the most of the natural undulation of a former rubber plantation to balance challenge and beauty. The design follows USGA specification and is characterised by a strategic layout that forces a choice in direction, distance and risk.

The East Course is known as a championship layout, distinguished by narrow fairways, sharp doglegs and a strategic combination of water hazards and large bunkers. Every hole is designed to make you think twice before a shot. Iconic holes such as the 1st, surrounded by a run of waterfalls, and the 3rd, with large bunkers around the green, present appealing visuals and a technical problem of their own at the same time. The front nine offers an outstanding challenge both visually and technically, while the back nine adds further difficulty with concentrated bunkering and undulating greens. The 15th in particular looks easy at first glance yet is one of the toughest, with numerous bunkers lurking around the green. The closing 18th is a long par 5 played to a multi-tier green, making for a memorable finish.

The West Course, by contrast, is friendlier to recreational golfers with gentler terrain and wider fairways. Elements to solve remain, however, including sharp doglegs and greens guarded by lakes and bunkers. Worth particular mention is the 14th, where the tee shot must carry a lake and large bunkers ring the green. Depending on the combination of wind and pin position, a moment’s inattention can cost you a ball.

The Playing Experience: Strategy, Challenge and Visual Pleasure

Golf at Tropicana is not merely sport but a complete experience fusing tropical natural beauty with the technical challenge of each hole. The narrow fairways, hemmed in by exotic trees and tropical vegetation, are the first barrier. Add constant changes in elevation and large bunkers placed strategically around the greens, and every shot demands precision and management.

For professionals it offers ample strategy and a problem of technical execution; for recreational players, a rich tropical atmosphere and excellent course condition. It is a course with real depth, one that leaves you satisfied even when your score is not your best. Course management that moves the ball to a place from which the next shot is easier, rather than distance alone, holds the key to building a score.

Clubhouse and World-Standard Facilities

Tropicana Golf and Country Resort is not a facility of golf courses alone. It is a luxurious lifestyle complex with a wide range of amenities. The large clubhouse, serving members since March 1994, is one of the largest and best-appointed in Malaysia, at once the hub of golfing activity and a comfortable place for family, business contacts and social gatherings.

The clubhouse is made up of the Main Wing, Golf Wing and Sports Wing, with spacious, clean locker rooms, a spa and sauna, steam baths, a jacuzzi, a Japanese bath, an up-to-date gym and swimming pools (including a children’s pool). Sports facilities including tennis, squash, badminton and bowling, along with a prayer room, are also provided, so the hours away from golf are well filled. After a round you can enjoy local and international cuisine at the TeeBox Restaurant and lounge. Function rooms and a grand ballroom for weddings, conferences and corporate golf tournaments are also in place.

As golf facilities there are a 56-bay driving range (with real target greens), two practice greens, Big Shot Indoor Golf & Entertainment, the MST Golf Pro-Shop and a golfers’ lounge. On the service side, experienced caddies and buggies with the latest equipment support your round, and many players rate highly the hospitality and expertise of the caddies in reading greens and advising on club selection.

Rain-Resistant Drainage and Night Golf

No account of Tropicana is complete without its advanced drainage system. The design follows USGA specification, achieving excellent drainage at both macro and micro level. Because play can resume just 10 to 15 minutes after the rain stops, a considerable advantage is that your plans for the day are unlikely to be broken even in squall-prone Malaysia.

In addition, the course has floodlighting for evening play, so comfortable night golf with glare kept down is possible. For anyone wanting to avoid the heat of the day and play from late afternoon into the evening, it is a welcome option. Please note that the days night golf runs, the courses available and tee times can change, so checking the official site for the latest information before you visit is reassuring.

A Memorable Golf Experience

A round at Tropicana is an experience in which the scenery of a verdant township, the visuals woven from water and waterfalls, and a highly strategic layout come together as one. From the opening of the East Course, surrounded by waterfalls, to the 14th on the West Course with its carry over the lake, every hole shows a different face and sets a different problem. Answering both the golfer who wants to face their score seriously and the person who wants to enjoy a day with friends is Tropicana’s appeal. It is a special place where you can taste luxury and relaxation at once, in the middle of a busy city.

Combining With Nearby Courses

The stretch from Petaling Jaya to Shah Alam is one of the densest concentrations of courses in the Klang Valley. Using the floodlights, you can even work out a plan of two rounds in a day.

• Glenmarie Golf & Country Club — 36 holes in Shah Alam. It has floodlighting too.
• Saujana Golf & Country Club — a distinguished Ronald Fream design. For a day when you want to raise the difficulty.
• Kota Permai Golf & Country Club — a tournament course in Shah Alam, designed by Ross Watson.

You can look for other courses in the GoGolf course listing.

Making the Most of Kuala Lumpur and the Area

The area around Petaling Jaya is among the leading living and leisure districts of the Kuala Lumpur conurbation. Dining, cafes and entertainment venues gather here, starting with the vast 1Utama shopping mall, so there is no shortage of places to call in before or after your golf. Being close to MRT Surian station and Subang Airport, with good access to the city centre, also makes it easy to build an itinerary combining golf with city sightseeing or business. It answers a wide range of purposes, from a short round in the gaps of a business trip to a family stay.

Before You Play

• Access: a company car or your own vehicle, or a ride-hailing service such as Grab, is convenient. About 6.5 km from 1Utama, about 4.5 km from MRT Surian station and under 7 km from Subang Airport. Watch for congestion in the morning and evening on weekdays.
• Course character: 27 holes in total. The East Course (18 holes) has championship-level strategy; the West Course (9 holes) is a relatively relaxed configuration. Narrow fairways, water hazards and large bunkers appear throughout.
• Signature holes: East 1st surrounded by waterfalls, East 15th with its lurking bunkers, East 18th to a tiered green (par 5), and West 14th over the lake.
• Night golf: evening play is possible under floodlights. Please check the official site in advance for the days it runs and which courses are used.
• Weather: advanced drainage means play can resume 10 to 15 minutes after rain stops. It is reassuring to check the day’s weather too, given the squalls.
• Practice facilities: a 56-bay driving range and two practice greens allow you to warm up before a round.
• Caddies and buggies: experienced caddies and buggies are available. Please check details such as availability with the club before you visit.

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