The mid-day sun or the afternoon drizzle can either make or break a progressive golf game. Whacking the ball around the different golf courses in Metro Manila, Philippines will definitely make your game a part of its history.
Philippine golf courses may vary from public golfing facilities to private club memberships. Golf enthusiasts typically consider the location and the amenities of the various golf courses and golf clubs in the Philippines.
Some of the most sought after Philippine golf courses located in the metro are Club Intramuros Golf Course, Wack Wack Golf and Country Club, Veterans Golf Course, Camp Aguinaldo Golf Club, Capitol Hills Golf and Country Club, and Alabang Country Club.
Club Intramuros Golf Course
Built in the 1930s, the Club Intramuros Golf Course is almost as old as the game called golf. This Philippine golf course is situated along A. Bonifacio Drive in Manila. Its driving range is built in the 1950s. It had a major renovation in the 1960s when the golf course is expanded to an 18-hole golf course in the Philippines.
Its renovation added bunkers to create an impression of difficulty, ancient walls to feel the vibes of the walled city, and water-in-play in 13 holes and out of bounds areas. Club Intramuros Golf Course is one of the first public golfing place in Asia. The place is open for all golf enthusiasts and neophyte golfers. Club Intramuros Golf Course offers different amenities for the convenience of the crowd inside the vicinity.
A clubhouse is setup for all the golfers so they can take a break from their games while having their snacks or drinks. Locker rooms and shower rooms for male and female with matching sauna are also provided by the Intramuros golf course so the players can freshen up after a tight competition or even just a practice game. Main terrace and dining areas can either provide the snacks like sandwiches and appetizers, and refreshments to suit the Philippines’ tropical weather such as water, juices, sports drinks, and sodas or function rooms for exclusive meetings or formal gatherings arranged by members for the visitors of the Intramuros golf course.
For amateur players, professional instructors are willing to assist the golfers so they can learn additional tips and techniques in perfecting a shot. Intramuros golf course, a choice for the Philippine golfers, also offers club and shoe rentals in their Pro Shop. It is open from 6PM to 8PM daily and closed for ground works on Sunday noon till Monday noon.
Wack Wack Golf and Country Club
Also founded in the 1930s, Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in MandaluyongCity is the home of the Philippine Open championships series. This is a fun and exciting venue that is within reach a few hours away from work. The Wack Wack Golf and Country Club offers two different golf courses to suit your needs.
The West Course is an 18-hole shorter golf course mostly used by senior and female golf enthusiasts. The East Course offered more challenge due to its water hazards, and lengthy fairways. Wack Wack Golf and Country Club has its own professional shop wherein a golf aficionado can purchase the necessary equipments like golf club sets and drivers, and other accessories such as bags and gloves to make you feel more like a pro.
Other amenities includes dining area, men and women locker rooms, relaxation facilities for soothing massages and foot spas, and a driving range.
Veterans Golf Course
Veterans Golf Course, a Philippine golf course built instead of a spacious backyard in the vicinity of Veterans’ Memorial Medical Center. It is considered to be the one of the remaining public golf courses in the metro. It is located at the center of Quezon City.
Built in the 1960s, Veterans Golf Course is a convenient public golf course providing a driving range, clubhouse, locker rooms, restaurant, and a professional shop and rentals for club sets and shoes. Its terrain is relatively flat with several doglegs and man-made water hazards to add challenges to the game. The real challenge for golfers is the muddy soil during rainy days. Veterans Golf Course accommodates middle-class golfers in general.
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