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Club information | |
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Coordinates | 3°08′20″N101°38′24″E / 3.139°N 101.640°E |
Location | Bukit Kiara, Malaysia |
Established | 1991 |
Type | Private |
Owned by | Sime Darby Property |
Total holes | 36 |
Events hosted | Maybank Malaysian Open (2006, 2010-2015) Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia (2010–2017) CIMB Classic (2013-2018) 2016-2017 Malaysian Open |
Website | www |
East Course | |
Par | 71 |
West Course | |
Par | 72 |
Course record | 61 Justin Thomas (2015), [1] Gary Woodland (2018) |
Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC), formerly known as Tournament Players Club or TPC Kuala Lumpur, is a golf club located in Mont Kiara. Many of its facilities are open to visitors, including the golf course, driving range, all six F&B venues, bowling centre, Let's Get Fit workout classes, proshop and golf academy.
The club became part of the TPC network of golf courses on 24 August 2016. The inauguration was graced by Her Majesty, Tuanku Hajah Haminah Hamidun and accompanied by the then Deputy Commissioner of PGA TOUR, Jay Monahan.
The club adheres to the standards set by the PGA TOUR, LPGA and TPC Network of golf clubs.
Originally opened in 1991, TPC Kuala Lumpur's two 18-hole championship golf courses, the Par 71 East and Par 72 West Courses had since undergone a total redesign. The revamped West Course reopened in 2009 and the East Course in 2010. TPC Kuala Lumpur's West Course completed another upgrade in August 2018. By end of 2018, seven Malaysian Opens and five CIMB Classic tournaments were held on TPC Kuala Lumpur's West Course.
TPC Kuala Lumpur has hosted several international championships, including the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia on its East Course, and the CIMB Classic and Maybank Malaysian Open on the West Course. TPC Kuala Lumpur also played host for two women's international tennis tournaments: the 2016 BMW Malaysian Open and the 2017 ALYA WTA Malaysian Open.
KLGCC has garnered numerous accolades over the years, underscoring its reputation in the golfing world. The East Course topped the list in Golf Digest International's 2020 Best Golf Courses in Malaysia, while the West Course was named Malaysia’s Best Golf Course by the World Golf Awards 2022 [2] and ranked 20th in the Top 100 Golf Courses in Asia 2022. The club is listed in Club Leaders Forum's ‘Top 50 Platinum Golf & Country Clubs of the World 2022-2023’ as a '5-Star Platinum Club' [3] and has received recognition at the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA) for Best Tourism Destination. [4]
In addition, KLGCC has won numerous awards at the Asian Golf Awards over the years including the highest honour in the forms of the Order of the Zenith and the Legion of Leaders awards.[ citation needed ]
In addition to its golf courses and dining options, KLGCC offers a comprehensive range of facilities.
Driving Range
KLGCC provides golfers an environment to practice their techniques at its newly upgraded, three-level driving range. The range consists of 78 bays overlooking a floodlit course.
Bowling Centre
KLGCC's bowling centre features AMF-tournament lanes, with eight lanes for adults and two mini-lanes for children.
Gymnasium
The gymnasium at KLGCC is equipped with Technogym equipment.
Badminton Hall
KLGCC features a dedicated Badminton Hall equipped with professional-grade courts.
Olympic-size Swimming Pool
KLGCC has an Olympic-size Swimming Pool.
Squash Courts
KLGCC offers modern Squash Courts with advanced lighting and flooring.
Tennis Courts
Multiple Tennis Courts at KLGCC are available for members of all skill levels.
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