An Expat's Guide to the Best Golf Courses in the Philippines

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Being an expat in the Philippines is everything but complicated. As you may already know, Filipinos are hospitable, optimistic, friendly, accommodating, and can speak English, which are just some of the many things foreigners find endearing about the Philippines.

Natural wonders and opportunities for people from different walks of life are abundant, especially for expat golfers. Staying in the Philippines will surely be a treat for golfers, as this gives them the freedom to explore the best links throughout the tropical country.

This article is for expats who have a flair for scenic, rewarding golf courses. Scroll further to find out which courses deserve a spot in your itinerary!


The Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club

Designed by the golf legend himself, Jack Nicklaus, The Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club is, no doubt, one of the best courses in the country. In fact, Southwoods earned the Best Golf Course in the Philippines title from Golf Digest in 2020! The beautiful country club located in Carmona, Cavite, hosts two 18-hole golf courses: The Masters and The Legends, both of which come with strategically placed bunkers and hazards that will challenge golfers of all levels. For hobbyists, The Masters course is recommended.

It’s important to note that The Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club is a private golf club, so only members or guests of members have access to its facilities.


Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club

Situated in the verdant Lipa, Batanga, mountainscape lies Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club, a 185-hectare golf resort community teeming with natural landscapes and well-maintained man-made amenities offering relaxation recreation. If you’re looking for a tranquil location, this is the place to be. The golf and country club became a host for two acclaimed tournaments: The ASEAN Tour and Philippine Open.

Mount Malarayat features three golf courses designed by J. Michael Poellot Golf Design Group: Mt. Makulot, Mt. Lobo, and Mt. Malipunyo. Aside from these three scenic golf courses, Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club comes with a golf shop, function rooms, spa, pavilion, sports facilities, and other features offering recreational activities.

As an additional safety measure for this pandemic, guests must present their vaccination cards before checking in. And for not fully vaccinated individuals, they are required to submit a negative result of antigen nasal test or RT-PCR test valid for 24 hours and 48 hours, respectively.


Valley Golf & Country Club

Located in the serene rolling hills of Antipolo, Rizal is Valley Golf & Country Club, a par-72, 18-hole course designed by Jas H. Scotts. Back in 1991, Valley Golf hosted the XVI Southeast Asian Games Golf Championship. Today, both novice and pro golfers can benefit from the strategically placed bunkers and hazards, well-manicured greens, and the breathtaking landscapes Valley Golf offers.

The place boasts two courses: The North Course and The South Course. Aside from the two courses, Valley Golf comes with top-tier amenities, such as a driving range, two clubhouses, lounge, gym, pro shop, clinic, spa & sauna, swimming pool, and restaurants.


Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club

Touted as the “Best Kept Secret in Philippine Golf” by BusinessMirror News, expat golfers will enjoy the exclusivity that Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club offers. The golf club boasts not only one but four golf courses designed by renowned pro golfers and architects: Greg Norman, Isao Aoki, Nick Faldo, and Andy Dye—each of which comes with distinct characteristics and challenges for golfers. With four 18-hole par-72 courses, Eagle Ridge is the biggest golfing facility in the Philippines. This golf club is located in General Trias, Cavite, and club members and their guests can play on these challenging courses and their premier amenities.


Closing thoughts

Hopefully, our list of the best golf courses in the Philippines will help enhance and nurture your golfing experience in the tropical country. For course advisory updates, always make sure to visit their website and Facebook pages before booking a tee time!

About the Author

Jordan Fuller is a passionate golfer and traveler from Nebraska, United States. He also enjoys giving accessible professional golf advice, equipment reviews, and other golf know-hows on his website, Golf Influence.

Was Kim Chiu laughing about the removal of Bea Alonzo's portrait at the ABS-CBN hallway?

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What can I say about this issue: Kim Chiu posts an IG story but then deletes the video showing the alleged "removal of Bea Alonzo's portrait at the ABS-CBN hallway".

The same way Kris Aquino is the Queen of All Media!

Kim Chiu, being the Millennial Multimedia Idol, has been subjected to news no matter what she does or says.

The power of being Multimedia Giants. Even the littlest things make headlines!

Affected ang mga fans, kung sino ba umalis? According to sources, it was Bea Alonzo's portrait. Hindi nga nanatili sa kapamilya network tapos mawawarla ang mga fans, hindi naman nagmention ng name si Kim Chiu ah saka si Tyang Amy naman kausap niya. Hindi naman siguro kasalanan ni Kim yan kung tinanggal na portrait ng Idol niyong nang-iwan sa ABS-CBN. Are we even sure Kim knows whose picture was removed from the hallway?

Kim Chiu didn't says anything unkind nor did she disrespected any artist whose pictures were no longer in the hallway ... She just said that “may inalis baka picture mo na Tiyang Amy ipapalit.” What’s is wrong with it? They left the company so it's just fair to remove and replace with another of their talents.

You want their pictures to remain in the hallway? That is asking too much.....

You are attacking her, when she did nothing wrong ...That thought of her alluding to Bea was all in your head.

If she is laughing together with Tiyang Amy, they are laughing because of their jokes and they are not laughing at your idol.

This is the problem with being a Marites ... You just react without even bothering to get the whole story ... 

Be kind ... Understand more ..Know more...

And remember your post is also a reflection of your character ....

Minsan lawakan din ang pag-iisip at huwag piliing makitid kasi may tendency na hindi maganda ang resulta ng husga.. 

This is my only issue with Kim: I hate to see her name getting dragged, pero sana naman, marunong din siyang mag-isip muna ng mga consequences ng mga gagawin or sasabihin niya. Some people do get so affected when it comes to issues involving the people they adore, even when there was indirect attribution.

Sorry but I don't see anything wrong with Kim Chiu's IGs. It's just her having fun with Amy. She's naturally bubbly.. she didn't even mention anyone. Ni walang pasaring nga. Calm down y'all.

It’s only others who put malice in Kim Chiu’s IGS. She’s just doing what regular and normal people do. Find humor in any situation. She’s not mean spirited nor someone who finds joy in the misfortunes of others. On the contrary she has a kind, compassionate, generous spirit.

People will always have something to say and they will believe what they want to believe. At the end of the day, those who know the real you can attest to your kindness and good heart. That’s what truly matters. 

“I am drawn to her because she’s very kind.” -Ms. Regine Velasquez Alcasid

I'm not a fan of Kim Chiu but she's the most successful among the PBB housemates in terms of longevity and relevancy in entertainment and she's the queen among her contemporaries. I’m sure maraming nag-audition hoping their lives can change for the better the way hers did. She is living proof that dreams can come true and that you can make it big despite this and that.

She's Mother Ignacia's Primetime Princess & she was the biggest star during my high school days.

People forget Kim Chiu has already cemented her royalty status long time ago. She's a box office giant, an endorsement titan, a TV magnate. She even pays bigger taxes than her bosses. Not too many artists in her generation earn all those distinctions in a single lifetime.

On top of that, Kim is so genuine. Madami syang palpak moments pero she embraces it, hindi mapagpanggap. Sino ba ang umaaway kay Kim ngayon?

Many ex-PBB housemates became successful also but Kim's success is amazing. She was on the industry for 15 years and still very much in demand and take note of the products that she's endorsing. 

Can I just be honest? I like Kim Chiu better than Bea Alonzo. But I'm not really a fan of any of them. Bea may be a bigger celebrity, but Kim seems more friendly and natural. 

After that incident of Bea & Shaina vs Roxanne Guinoo decades ago, I never really liked Bea as a person.

After those "kasabawan" moments of Kim, I never really hated Kim as a person. For me it was just a laughing matter that only pertained to her sort of tactlessness coupled with ignorance of certain matters. I know some people who are like that.

From the feedback of her fellow artists and  the production people she worked with, Kim Chiu is one of those people in the showbiz and entertainment industry that you can’t accuse of being unkind and disrespectful. She may not be perfect, but she is always loved by the people she worked with and that’s says a lot ..

She deserves every accolade and recognition for her humongous contributions to her mother studio and its affiliates.

It’s rare to come across someone who is so dedicated, extremely loyal and trustworthy .

DOTr asks Google to include PH bike lanes in Google Maps

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has requested Google to include bike lane routes in the Philippines in the dashboard of its popular real-time navigation app Google Maps to help cyclists on their daily commutes.

Transport Secretary Art Tugade said the DOTr is already coordinating with Google regarding the project.

“This will be a very good innovation for Google Maps considering that many Filipinos now are riding bikes as their main mode of transportation which brings significant health and environmental benefits especially amid the pandemic,” said Sec. Tugade.

Tugade added that the DOTr is waiting for Google’s approval but he feels confident that the tech giant will most likely pursue the Department's request as it is a supporter of active transport.

“We have asked Google to consider this suggestion top priority considering the increasing number of Filipino cyclists. We are confident that we can win their support on this,” said Tugade.

The DOTr has already completed its 500-kilometer bike lane network in metropolitan cities across the Philippines.

The bike lane network includes Metro Manila (313.12 kilometers), Metro Cebu (129.47 kilometers), and Metro Davao (54.74 kilometers).

Bike lanes have pavement markings, physical separators, solar-powered road studs, thermoplastic paints, road signages, and bike racks.

The project was funded under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act.