Located in the western fringes of Kuala Lumpur, Saujana Golf and Country Club turns 40 years old in 2024 and has hosted the Malaysian Open no fewer than nine times. The Palm Course is one of two on the property.
Measuring 6,992 yards from the back tees, the Palm’s name is a nod to the land’s former use as an oil palm plantation. Many palm trees still form part of its lush tropical surroundings.
Nicknamed ‘The Cobra’, four par 3s and four par 5s are included in the par-72 layout, which is topped with Bermuda turf.
Water hazards feature on seven holes, while others call for ravines to be carried. It’s a sign of just how much the course has to throw at you that you’re facing its signature hole as early as the 2nd, which has been rated the hardest hole in Malaysia – a 195-yarder across a deep ravine to a large, undulating two-tier green.
With doglegs that dare you to cut their corners, imposing bunkers in all the wrong places, and even a blind approach shot or two, designer Ron Fream employed every weapon in his arsenal to defend the Palm Course. Accuracy is at a premium.
But subtle touches suggest this Saujana G&CC track probably gets even better the more you play it. The par-3 5th is an example. Despite a lake running its full length, it’s not the water that grabs your attention but the fact that the entire hole slopes towards it.
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