Introducing to you the two best golf courses in Yangon, Myanmar.
Pun Hlaing Golf Club
Location: Northwest of Yangon, 15km from Winner Inn (30mins without traffic, 60mins with traffic)
Contact Number: +95 1 684 020
Holes / Par / Yardage: 18 holes par 72 (7012 yards)
Established in 2000
Open everyday from 6 AM – 3 PM
Facilities: Driving Range, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro-Shop
USD rates for foreigners, MMK rates for locals
Weekday - 80 USD / 60,000 MMK
Weekend & Public Holidays - 100 USD / 80,000 MMK
Weekday (9 Hole) - 50 USD / 35,000 MMK
Grade A Caddy - 12 USD / 9,000 MMK
Regular Caddy - 10 USD / 6,000 MMK
Bag Carrier - 6 USD / 4,000 MMK
Golf Set Rental: 60,000 MMK
After 3PM Sunset Rate: $40 + 5% tax
Designed by golf legend Mr Gary Player from South Africa, this golf course has hosted tournaments in the region, such as the Myanmar Masters Tour in 2008 and 2009, and Myanmar Open in 2017 and 2018. Pun Hlaing Golf Club is widely regarded as the best facility for golfers in Yangon.
Yangon City Golf Resort (YCDC Golf Club)
Location: North of Yangon, 14km from Winner Inn (30mins without traffic, 60mins with traffic)
Contact number: +95 9 421 119 932
Holes / Par / Yardage: 36 holes par 72/72 (7000/6208 yards)
Established in 1994
Open everyday from 6 AM – 8 PM
Facilities: Restaurants, Swimming Pool
All rates in MMK
Regular Days - 40,000 (Foreigner) / 10,000 (Local)
Public Holidays - 45,000 (Foreigner) / 15,000 (Local)
Buggy Old - 30,000 (Foreigner) / 20,000 (Local)
Buggy New - 35,000 (Foreigner) / 25,000 (Local)
Carry Fee: 10,000 MMK
Trolley Rental: 1,000 MMK
Golf Set Rental: 25,000 MMK
Lighting at Night: 2,000 MMK per person
Dress code: Sport Shirt and Style Pants
There are two 18-hole courses. Silver is on a low flat plain with forgiving broad fairways and flat greens. Myakantha is more challenging with tighter fairways and large overhanging trees.
References:
https://www.golfasian.com/golf-courses/myanmar-golf-courses/pun-hlaing-golf-club/
https://www.golfasian.com/golf-courses/myanmar-golf-courses/yangon-city-golf-resort/
Rates as of 30th November 2019