Manila is the capital city of the Philippines. The Philippines has been a good place for golfing for over a century now and the hub of that sport can be said to be Manila. Manila has been the host of the Philippine Open for many years and is visited by world-class golfers for championships and also for training purposes. Manila has a lot of golf courses, with world-class facilities, that make Manila one of the biggest golfing cities in the world. Golf courses in Manila have been designed by some of the most respected people in this field and provide a wonderful golfing experience. In and around Manila, there are so many golfing clubs that it is hard to choose which one you should go to.
Here is an overview of the most famous golf courses in the city of Manila.
Wack Wack Golf & Country Club
The Wack Wack Golf & Country Club is not only well-known in the Philippines, but is a famous golf course around the world. The Wack Wack Golf & Country Club holds world-class golfing and after-golf facilities that enhance your golfing experience. The Wack Wack Golf & Country Club was home to the Philippine Open for many years and is still used by many professional golfers to practice for championships and tournaments. The Wack Wack Golf & Country Club has two championship level courses that both have 18-holes. It is a membership-only club and visitors have to be accompanied by a member. The fee for playing on weekdays is $100 for weekdays and $140 for weekends. This is a bargain when you consider the facilities that are provided to you.
Canlubang Golf & Country Club
One of the most scenic-beautiful courses in the world, the Canlubang Golf & Country Club is the largest golf course in the world. The Canlubang Golf & Country Club has 36 holes and it is rare to find a golf course larger than this. The beauty of the Canlubang Golf & Country Club is richly enhanced with a lot of greenery surrounding it and the builders have made lakes and ravines themselves. The Canlubang Golf & Country Club is open to tourists on weekdays, but otherwise it is open for members only.
Club Intramuros
The Club Intramuros golf course is one of the most challenging golf courses in the Philippines. Built short with plenty of hazards, the Club Intramuros golf course is a way to polish your skills. Playing in a challenging condition will help your golfing to improve much more than at a simple course. The Club Intramuros is open to the people but they have to reserve their playing time in advance. The fee for playing at Club Intramuros is $29, which is very affordable.
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