SABAH – A NEW GOLFING DESTINATION FOR AUSTRALIANS

Sabah is a great golfing destination for Australians looking for an affordable holiday playing

memorable golf courses and staying at luxury resorts within a diverse Asian culture and tropical

environment.

Sabah is a state of Malaysia on the island of Borneo. It has an equatorial climate with day

temperaturesranging up to the mid-thirties Celsius and high humidity from the regular rainfall. The

wet season is during the North East Monsoon from October to February and the drier season during

the South West Monsoon from March to September and typical of tropical climates, it is clear skies

in the morning with usually heavy rain in the afternoons.

The City of Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah. Located on the west coast and on the fringes of the

South China Sea, KK is the bustling and colourful gateway to Sabah. You will find an international

airport, world class hotels, many restaurants and cafes, shopping malls and business districts … a d most importantly, many fine international standard golf courses.

Sutera Harbour Golf Club is part of the tourist development of Sutera Harbour Resort, which

includes two magnificent hotels, a Marina and Country Club and a 27-hole international golf course

designed by leading Australian golf course designer Graham Marsh.

This championship golf course is beautifully landscaped with undulating terrain and numerous

waterways, providing a challenge for all levels of golfers. The Resort offers the only night golfing

opportunity in East Malaysia and one of the largest facilities in Malaysia. The Golf Club is also the

home to Golf Academy Borneo, one of the leading golf academies in Malaysia.

A hour’s dri e orth of KK ill take you to the i pressi e Sha gri La Rasa Ria Resort. This beautiful

five star resort is situated on its own private beach and is set amidst a nature reserve, which includes

an Orang-utan sanctuary.

Within the property of the resort is Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club. This superb 18-hole championship

course designed by Australian Ted Parslow, provides the golfer with a stimulating playing

experience, and was designed with the sensitivity to the natural beauty and the character of Sabah.

Bordered by the Tambalang and Mengkabong rivers with a stunning vista of Mount Kinabalu in the

distance, Dalit Bay is a prime wetland course where water comes into play at every hole.

A short drive from Dalit Bay is the Nexus Golf Resort. Undulating across a series of small lakes and

waterways, the Nexus Golf Resort captivates golfers with breathtaking views of Karambunai Beach,

the South China Sea and Mount Kinabalu. Set against the backdrop of a 130-million year old tropical

rainforest, the par 72, 18-hole international championship golf course was designed by renowned

American golfing architect Ronald Fream.

There are direct flights from Australia to KK with Malaysia Airlines, and I believe Sabah represents

tremendous value if you are looking for a tropical and relaxed Golf Holiday Australia experience.

International Golf Specialists has great golfing rates and contacts in Sabah and we would be pleased

to provide more information about this special golfing destination. We can provide Golf Holiday

Packages that include accommodation, flights, transfers and of course the golf arrangements.

Gary Allomes

Managing Director