Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai
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Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai

18 holes • Par 72

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About Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai

Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai is an 18-hole, par-72 resort course north of Kota Kinabalu in Sabah. The course was designed by American architect Ronald Fream and established in 1996. It forms part of Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai and occupies ground between tropical forest and the South China Sea.

Tourism Malaysia describes a routing incorporating small lakes, waterways and hillocks, while current golf sources identify multiple teeing positions intended to accommodate different playing abilities. Published measurements vary significantly between sources, so no single maximum length has been treated as authoritative in this record. The golf operation includes a driving range, putting green, pitching and bunker-practice areas, pro shop, changing rooms and food-and-beverage facilities.

The course is an 18-hole resort golf course. Designed by Ronald Fream, the course originally opened in 1996. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Driving range, Putting green, Pitching area, Practice bunker, Pro shop, Changing rooms, Restaurant, Clubhouse lounge, and 2 more.

History & Design

1996
Opened
Ronald Fream
Architects
Resort
Course Style
Ronald Fream resort course between rainforest and the South China Sea
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Origins

The golf course was developed as part of the wider Nexus Resort at Karambunai, north of Kota Kinabalu. Ronald Fream designed the 18-hole course, which is generally dated to 1996.

Design Philosophy

Fream used the varied coastal site to move golf through a combination of tropical vegetation, waterways, small lakes and undulating ground. Tourism Malaysia notes that the design provides multiple playing options rather than requiring the same line from golfers of every ability.

Development

The course became a central sporting amenity of Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai, supported by a dedicated clubhouse and practice facilities.

Today

Nexus Karambunai remains an 18-hole, par-72 resort course with a driving range, short-game practice areas, pro shop, changing rooms and food-and-beverage facilities.

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Driving rangePutting greenPitching areaPractice bunkerPro shopChanging roomsRestaurantClubhouse loungeAccommodationDining AvailableBar

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Ronald FreamDesigner

Ronald Warren Fream (born 1942) is an American golf‑course architect who trained under Robert Trent Jones, Robert F.…