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The Bunga Raya Course (Bunga Raya means ‘Hibiscus’ in the Malay language) - nicknamed ‘The Crocodile’, Bunga Raya Course has beautiful rolling landscape and serene lakes which add new dimensions to the game. Consisting of wide expanses of water and undulating greenery that creates a sense of freedom and space, it is 7,034-yards in length and looks deceptively easy with many players who have regretted underestimating it. The Course recently underwent major re-routing and reconstruction offering a new layout designed by Parslow & Winter Golf Design. The upgrading features top of range golf course technology, Bermuda 419 fairways and Mini Verde Greens.

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BRC #01 PAR 5

But for a large body of water completely protecting the front and sides of the green, many long hitters could go for it in two. For the majority, the conventional 3-shot approach is best as water also adds a touch of danger to the hole. A large deep bunker guards the left side of the green but once on the putting surface, two-putting for par is relatively easy. The green slopes from left to right so allowance must be given for that factor.

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BRC #02 PAR 4

The drive from the elevated tee must take into account the large pond which comes into play for the short hitters and slicers. The entire left side of the hole is OB so the tee shot is the most important factor. Once safely on the fairway, most players can get onto the elevated green with a mid iron but deep bunkers await on the front left and right sides of the green which slopes from back to front.

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BRC #03 PAR 4

A demanding par 4 hole with a very elevated green. Deep greenside bunkers on both sides of the green will make it very difficult to save par. The green slopes severely from back to front and is especially tricky when the pin is placed in front. The false front will send the ball trundling back down for those who don’t take enough club. From the tee, long hitters need to beware of the large body of water on the right. Entering the fairway bunker on the left will make it highly unlikely to get on in regulation.

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BRC #04 PAR 4

Caution with the tee shot should be observed as the span of water almost cutting the fairway demands a lay-up even for the long drivers. The second shot to the green ranges from 150 to 180 yards and is very challenging because of the elevation. A small deep bunker awaits on the front left of the green that slopes steeply from back to front.

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BRC #05 PAR 4

A long drive to the left of the fairway bunker on this slightly dogleg right hole will be rewarded with a good view of the green. The green is slightly elevated and is very well protected by deep bunkers so the approach shot must be accurate. The undulations on this large green will test even the best putters.

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BRC #06 PAR 3

From the elevated tee, the player will be afforded a complete view of this very rewarding par 3 hole. A large deep bunker lies in wait at the front of the green and entering it will make it very difficult to save par. The front portion of the green is tiny and slopes severely from back to front.

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BRC #07 PAR 5

A straight long drive is imperative to get the ball onto the elevated plateau of the fairway. Bunkers on the left and right are reachable for the long hitters but once on the fairway, the remaining shots are a breeze as the green lies straight ahead with no hazards in store. The green is large and the approach shot must land on the correct tier to get a chance at birdie. A large deep bunker will catch any stray shot on the left of the green.

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BRC #08 PAR 4

A long tee shot favouring the left of the fairway will open up a view to the small green. However, the fairway is made narrow with trees on the left and right. Deep bunkers on both front sides effectively protect the green and overshooting it will require a deft chip to get back onto the putting surface.

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BRC #09 PAR 4

Could be a very problematic hole for most players, especially the short hitters who will have little chance to reach the green in two. Playing uphill all the way to an almost blind green makes this a very difficult hole to par. Getting onto the green in regulation is applaudable and achieving a birdie should be celebrated.

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BRC #10 PAR 5

The longest hole on the course that plays downhill and then uphill to a deep and narrow green. The fairway is plastered with bunkers on the left and the right is flanked with water. The green is two-tiered and slopes sharply from back to front. The green is well surrounded with deep bunkers.

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BRC #11 PAR 4

A very scorable short and sweet hole. A straight drive is all that is needed to set up a simple approach shot to the large green. A pulled tee shot however will be lost in a forest of trees and straying to the right will be punished with a hilly lie and perhaps an awkward stance. The greenside bunker on the right will catch those who try to avoid a stand of trees on the left. The green has subtle undulations and not getting a par or even a birdie is considered a waste.

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BRC #12 PAR 3

The green is very elevated with only the flag in view from the tee. Large deep bunkers completely protect the right side of the green which slopes from back to front and left to right – so getting the ball onto the correct level is key.

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BRC #13 PAR 4

The deep large pond that separates the tee box from the fairway could easily intimidate the novice golfers. Still, it is not a hole to take lightly for any mishit from the tee can be very costly. Once successfully on the fairway, getting on the green in two is academic for many but shots hit too long may end up past the green in a very sunken grass hollow from which recovery would be very difficult.

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BRC #14 PAR 5

From the tee, trees on both sides form a narrow corridor making it imperative to achieve a straight drive. The tee shot should land on the left to afford a good clearance to the wide fairway. A ball driven to the right will face a wall of trees and a ravine. Long hitters can go for it in two and try for an eagle on the slopey green. Bunkers abound however for the approach. Putting can be very challenging when the pin is placed at the narrow back of the green.

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BRC #15 PAR 3

From the very elevated tee, the challenge is to hit it high and land softly to catch the small green. Escaping with a par will be a big task if the ball lands in either the front or back bunkers. Pulled shots may be lost in a forest of trees on the left and a deep slope on the right shields the green from sight.

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BRC #16 PAR 4

A short testy hole that plays uphill the entire way. The tee shot must be long and straight to land on the plateau in order to attack the green. A ball driven right will end up in the heavy woods with no escape except to play back to the fairway. The greenside bunkers are very deep and escaping with par from any of them is a feat. The green is 3-tiered so finding the correct level is imperative.

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BRC #17 PAR 3

Precision is the key for this short par 3 island hole. Astute selection of club is a must to carry the water and land softly on the small green. A large bunker guards the front of the green and players who mishit are more relieved to enter this than getting wet.

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BRC #18 PAR 4

With water running along the right flank of the entire closing hole and a narrow fairway to boot, the tee shot can be very daunting. The ideal strategy is to keep to the left as much as possible to avoid a watery grave. The large green sits right next to the water’s edge and there is no respite for any shot hit right and long. An ending par here will be a job well done.

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