Corporate chieftains from the region experience The Els Club Desaru Coast – Valley Course with a private clinic from local golfing hero Gavin Green.
The Els Club Malaysia Invitational welcomed more than fifty high level executives from the region to compete at the 18-hole championship course, The Els Club Desaru Coast – Valley Course co-designed by Vijay Singh and Ernie Els Design.
“Today was designed for us to showcase the latest addition to The Els Club Malaysia brand; the Valley Course, whilst giving us the opportunity to host an exclusive group of guests for the inaugural The Els Club Malaysia Invitational,” commented Muhammad Zainal Ashikin Muhammad Rejab, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer of Desaru Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (DDC).
“Further to being one of the leisure attractions that will drive interest in our destination developments, The Els Club Desaru Coast will also boost the growth of golf tourism receipts in Malaysia as the demand for quality golf standards increases,” continued Muhammad Zainal. “The courses are of the highest calibre, with each location offering a distinct experience. Desaru Coast will undoubtedly become one of the favoured tourist destinations in Southeast Asia.”
Guests also enjoyed an up-close-and-personal clinic with Gavin Green, Malaysia’s brightest young golf talent. Green spent time demonstrating how to execute a range of shots and shared advise for the attending golfers on how to perform their best. Gavin Green commented; “This is an exceptional golf course. Ernie and Vijay have done some sensational work here and I know a lot of my golfing associates would love to visit.”
The unveiling of the Valley Course is the third instalment, adding to the Ocean Course and Rainforest Course. With two locations in Malaysia; Teluk Datai and Desaru Coast, the brand has quickly established itself as one of the best golf experiences in the region. Guests of The Els Club Malaysia Invitational were also treated to a stay with exclusive event hotel partner, Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa.
The Els Club Malaysia Invitational was won by Dato' Hj Bahari bin Abdullah, who played a terrific round of golf, mastering the Vijay Singh and Ernie Els designed par 72 Championship course. Managed by the world’s leading golf management company Troon, The Els Club Desaru Course is set to become an international icon and set the benchmark for service and premium experiences.
The first addition to The Els Club Malaysia portfolio, The Els Club Teluk Datai shot to fame in 2014, scooping several illustrious accolades, including: The World’s Best New Golf Course by the World Golf Awards 2014, and ranking #83 in Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses in just its first year of operation.The Els Club Desaru Coast meanwhile, with 45 holes of golf (the 27-hole Ocean Course and 18-hole Valley Course) set out alongside the region’s first Els Performance Golf Academy and the Academy Par-3 course, makes this one of the most comprehensive golf destinations in the world.
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ABOUT ERNIE ELS DESIGN:
Ernie Els Design is a full-service golf course design company wholly owned by its principal, four-time major champion and World Golf Hall of Famer Ernie Els.
The international scope of Ernie’s 70 professional career victories is mirrored in the increasingly global reach of his designs, with signature courses and renovations making an impact in emerging and established golf markets alike.
Ernie Els Design enjoys unique relationships with the world’s finest developers who share the company’s ambitions, creating attractive destinations that adhere to the principles of sustainable development and sound environmental practice. The company employs the most experienced staff –including leading architect Greg Letsche as its senior design associate – and the latest technology from its two offices in Florida and South Africa. With additional field offices in Malaysia and Dubai, the company provides a near 24-hour service and applies the latest technologies and expertise to service our development partners and clients throughout the world.
Since its formation in 2000, the company has received global recognition with a string of prestigious accolades. Notably, in 2015 Ernie was voted ‘Designer of the Year’ at the World Golf Awards. In addition, many of Ernie’s signature courses have won prestigious industry awards including ‘Best New Golf Course in the World’ for The Els Club Teluk Datai (pictured below) in 2014. In 2016, it also became the first layout in the Ernie Els Design portfolio to be listed in Golf Digest’s prestigious ‘World Top-100’.
ABOUT TROON GOLF:
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company, with now more than 250 golf courses in its portfolio. Also specializing in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues, the company oversees operations at Troon Golf, Honours Golf and Troon Privé properties located in 36 states and 30 countries. Additionally, 53 Troon facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and Dubai UAE, Troon’s International division is committed to developing Troon’s presence throughout the world. This rapidly expanding division now oversees operations at 44 courses in 16 countries including Australia, the United Arab Emirates, England, Russia and Spain with further expansion planned across all regions. www.Troon.com
About Desaru Development Holdings One Sdn. Bhd.
Desaru Development Holdings One Sdn. Bhd. is the master developer of Desaru Coast – a premium integrated destination resort and one of Malaysia’s most anticipated new tourism developments. Located on the south-eastern region of the country, in the state of Johor, Desaru Coast spans over 3,900 acres along a 17km pristine beachfront, that faces eastwards over the clear ocean waters.
The components within Desaru Coast encompasses The Els Club Desaru Coast – 45 holes of golf in total with two distinct clubs; Ocean Course, a 27-hole golf course designed by Ernie Els and Valley Course, an 18-hole golf course designed in collaboration with Vijay Singh, Desaru Coast Conference Centre – a fully-equipped multipurpose venue with a banquet area and exhibition space, Desaru Coast Riverside – 23-acre waterfront landscaped retail and lifestyle village offering a variety of retail, restaurants, cafes and entertainment outlets and an assortment of globally renowned hotels and resorts; The Westin Desaru Coast Resort – a 5-star resort, Aman Resorts & Villa – an exclusive 6-star luxury resort and Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas – the first Anantara brand in Malaysia, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast – located adjacent to the themed water park, Desaru Coast Adventure Water Park.
Desaru Development Holdings One Sdn. Bhd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Desaru Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (“DDC”).
