6 MANILA GOLF COURSES OPEN TO PUBLIC

A selection of both public and private courses have opened its doors to Golf Tourism. Knowing which course gives the most access inside the city is a must knowledge when traveling the busy streets of Manila. Some Golf courses offer tourist and local rates for its walk-in clients. In most cases, Full membership courses need to be accompanied by a member to play. Here are some courses near Manila that bring open hand for tourist visiting and playing Golf in the Philippines.

1. Villamor Golf and Country Club

Villamor Golf Club is an 18-hole par 72 course located beside Terminal 3 NAIA airport. With a total distance of 6,690 yards from the back tees, it’s one of the long public courses in Metro Manila. The layout of the course follows a treeline map filled with Agoha Pine trees and native mango trees. Although the fairway is flat, it’s been the host club for several National Tournaments. The place has facilities such as the driving range, restaurants, and pro shops for your average city golfer.
Course Information:
Unofficial Web Page
-Public golf course with annual membership benefits.
-Weekday and Weekend Rates Applies.
-Villamor Air Base, Pasay, Luzon, Philippines

2. Club Intramuros

The par 66 course fills up the urban landscape of the walled city of Intramuros. Known as a historical landmark, the course covers itself inside a fortress since 1907. With only 4,154 yards from the blue, you can finish your round inside three hours. Intramuros Golf is ideal for that morning or late afternoon tee times after work. The place is also known to offer “Night Golf” viewing the city lights of Metro Manila. Their facilities include a driving range, restaurant, and locker rooms for their guests.
Course Information:
Unofficial Web Page
-Reservation is possible 2 or 3 days before the date of play
-Public golf course with resident and non-resident rates
-Weekday and Weekend Rates Applies.
-Night Golf rates apply for both resident and non-resident
-Bonifacio Drive Intramuros, Manila

3. Southlinks Golf Course

Southlinks Golf Club is an 18-hole par 72 public golf course located in the city of Las Pinas. Designed by Kevin Ramsey, the course follows a flat design with man-made hazards. This new course offers state of the art training facilities. This includes a driving range, putting green, and chipping area. The narrow fairway demands a precise tee-shot where using driver isn’t always necessary. The scenic view of the course covers itself with nimblewill grass through the side of the cart paths. Getting to the course from Manila will take 30 minutes depending on traffic. Most take the SLEX skyway exiting Alabang going Daang Hari. The course opens at five in the morning and the first available tee-time starts at 6 A.M.
Course Information:
Official Website
-Public golf course with a first come, first served tee time basis
-Weekday and Weekend Rates Apply.
-Ayala Southvale Village, Barangay Almanza Dos,
Las Piñas City, Metro Manila, Philippines

4. Camp Aguinaldo Golf Club

Located at the heart of Edsa, plays a par 68 golf course filled with treeline, dog-legs, and turtleneck greens. Camp Aguinaldo Golf Club has been one of the oldest known public course in Manila next to Villamor GCC. With a total of 5,000 yards, the course layout forces you to play short with their man-made hazards. The course separates itself from big Indian trees that are symmetrical with its fairway. The clean set-up of the course from hole to tee-box makes it playable in 4 hours or less.
Course Information:
Official Page
-Public golf course with a first come, first served tee time basis
-Weekday and Weekend Rates Apply.
-Gate #3, EDSA, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo
Quezon City, Philippines

5. Navy Golf Club

Known for its ideal location near Metro Manila plays a par 70 course in the Navy base of Taguig City. The Philippine Navy Golf Course is an ideal place for a quick golf round for all skill level. Giving affordable rates, and a friendly layout helps prompt the pace of play. The Golf Club comes with different amenities such as their driving range, restaurant, and locker room for guest. This is also a place to buy second handballs with their selection of refurbished brands. A dozen of Prov1’s can be as low as PHP 300.00 when bargained.
Course Information:
Official Website
-Public golf course with a first come, first served tee time basis
-Weekday and Weekend Rates Apply.
-Gate #3, EDSA, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo
Quezon City, Philippines

6. Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club

One of the few courses near Manila that provides a private membership facade for its walk-in guests. Eagle Ridge GCC is a private membership golf course that opened its doors to tourists. Designed by leading architect Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Aoki and Pete Dye comes a golf escape in Cavite. The place surrounds itself with affordable accommodation for that long golf weekend. Popular hotels such as Bay leaf Cavite, Microtel to name a few. The Club has sporting facilities, restaurants, and weekly sports events for its members. Eagle Ridge follows a no reservation policy for walk-in guest and should be aware of their “course advisory” updates. The normal tourist green fee rate will cost around PHP 3,360.00 excluding golf cart and caddie fee dues. There’s is also a mandatory PHP 300.00 for food consumables listed in your club passport.
Amenities
– Locker Room
– Full-service Restaurant
– Sports and Entertainment facilities
– Golf Driving Range
– Function Rooms
– Pro Shop
Course Information:
Official Website
-Public/Private golf course with a first come first served tee time basis
-Weekday and Weekend Rates Apply.
-Address: North Blvd, General Trias, Cavite