Kelab Golf Seri Selangor
Parkland

Kelab Golf Seri Selangor

18 holes • Par 72 • 6,329m • Slope 131

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About Kelab Golf Seri Selangor

Kelab Golf Seri Selangor is an 18-hole public golf course in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Developed by the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS), it opened in 1998 with the stated objective of becoming Malaysia's first genuine public golf facility. Australian architect Ross Watson designed the par-72 layout, which the club lists at 6,329 metres from the back tees and 6,043 metres from the regular men's tees.

Its two nines are named the Menteri Besar Nine and PKNS Nine. The course uses naturally undulating ground, with elevated tees and greens, mature tree-lined corridors, 51 bunkers and water affecting eight holes. The official site publishes a course rating of 72.4 and slope rating of 131.

The course is an 18-hole parkland golf course. It plays to par 72, 6,329m, course rating 72.4 and slope rating 131. Designed by Ross Watson, the course originally opened in 1998. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Pro Shop, Practice Putting Green, Chipping Area, Locker Rooms, Cafe, Banquet Hall, Buggy Hire, Caddies, and 2 more.

History & Design

1998
Opened
Ross Watson
Architects
Parkland
Course Style
Malaysia's first purpose-built public golf facility
Known For
Malaysian PGA Championship; Selangor Masters; Asia-Pacific World Cup Qualifying
Hosted
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Origins

Seri Selangor grew out of a Selangor State Development Corporation initiative to make golf more accessible. Rather than developing another conventional members' club, PKNS planned the project as a genuine public facility where golfers could pay to play without belonging to a private club. The course was launched in 1998 and the club continues to describe itself as Malaysia's first bona fide public golf course.

Australian architect Ross Watson was commissioned to design the 18-hole layout after inspecting the naturally undulating site at Kota Damansara.

Did You Know?
Seri Selangor was conceived by PKNS specifically as an affordable public alternative in a Malaysian golf market then dominated by private and semi-private clubs.

Design Philosophy

Watson worked with the existing changes in elevation rather than creating a flat resort-style course. The finished routing contains elevated tees, uphill and downhill approaches, contoured and often two-tiered greens, mature trees, 51 bunkers and water in play on eight holes. The two nines are known as the Menteri Besar Nine and PKNS Nine.

The club describes Watson's intention as producing 18 holes capable of testing golfers of different standards. Several holes require players to choose lines around deep bunkers, trees or water rather than relying principally on length. The official site lists an average green speed around 9.5 feet, rising to approximately 11 feet for tournament preparation.

Development

The course and clubhouse have undergone subsequent investment while remaining under PKNS ownership. The club records an RM12 million programme of course and clubhouse improvements that enlarged the men's and women's locker rooms, cafe and surau and upgraded other facilities. The pro shop became a two-storey operation with a dedicated club-testing area, while the banquet hall was configured for functions of up to 200 guests.

PKNS Golf Management Services Sdn Bhd manages the operation. Night golf was also introduced during the club's earlier development, broadening playing hours at the public facility.

Recognition

Seri Selangor established its tournament credentials soon after opening. It hosted the 2006 Malaysian PGA Championship, where Iain Steel won after finishing four rounds at even par, and later became closely associated with the Selangor Masters. The tournament joined the Asian Tour beginning in 2008 and has subsequently appeared on the Asian Development Tour and Malaysia's domestic professional circuit.

Asian Tour coverage continues to identify Seri Selangor as a Ross Watson-designed public course and a demanding tournament venue.

Today

Kelab Golf Seri Selangor remains wholly owned by PKNS and managed by PKNS Golf Management Services Sdn Bhd. Public golfers can reserve tee times online, and the club publishes weekday, weekend and public-holiday packages rather than restricting play to members and guests. The facility combines the 18-hole course with practice areas, a pro shop, locker facilities, Cafe Seri Selangor and function space.

Its location in Kota Damansara places it within Petaling Jaya and the state of Selangor.

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Facilities

Pro ShopPractice Putting GreenChipping AreaLocker RoomsCafeBanquet HallBuggy HireCaddiesSurauClub Testing Area

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Green Fees

Fee TypePriceNotes
Weekday
Weekday Golf PackageMYR 178.2Current official rate. Includes green fee, shared buggy, insurance and tax. Morning rate includes breakfast. Caddie is compulsory at an additional RM91.80 per caddie; buggy surcharge applies to a flight of three.
Weekend
Weekend AM Golf PackageMYR 253.8Current official morning weekend rate. Includes green fee, shared buggy, insurance, tax and breakfast. Caddie is compulsory at an additional RM91.80 per caddie; buggy surcharge applies to a flight of three.
Weekend PM Golf PackageMYR 190Current official afternoon weekend rate. Includes green fee, shared buggy, insurance and tax. Caddie is compulsory at an additional RM91.80 per caddie; buggy surcharge applies to a flight of three.
Other
Public Holiday Golf PackageMYR 253.8Current official public-holiday rate. Includes green fee, shared buggy, insurance and tax. Morning rate includes breakfast. Caddie is compulsory at an additional RM91.80 per caddie; buggy surcharge applies to a flight of three.

Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.

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Ross WatsonDesigner

Ross Watson is a prolific Australian golf course architect whose design career began in the late 1970s. After starting…