Glenmarie Garden Course
The gentler and more scenic of the two layouts at Glenmarie Golf and Country Club, the Garden Course is a par 72 of about 6,404 metres in Shah Alam between Kuala Lumpur and the airport. Designed by Max Wexler and opened in 1993, it winds through rainforest, royal palms and lakes close to the capital.
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The verdict
The Garden Course is the more relaxed and picturesque of the two layouts at Glenmarie Golf and Country Club, a long standing thirty six hole club in Shah Alam between Kuala Lumpur and the airport. Where the sister Valley Course is the tougher tournament test, the Garden is a resort style parkland routed through rainforest, royal palms and lakes, an enjoyable and accessible round close to the capital. For the traveling golfer it is an easy and rewarding addition to a Kuala Lumpur golf trip.
Designed by the American architect Max Wexler and opened in 1993, the Garden Course plays to a par of 72 over about 6,404 metres. It was formerly known as the East Course, and its tree lined corridors, water and lush tropical planting give it a calm, garden like feel that suits its name. Pair it with TPC Kuala Lumpur and the city's other strong courses for a full Malaysian golf week.
Glenmarie Garden at a glance
- Opened
- 1993
- Designer
- Max Wexler
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,404 m
- Green fee
- Moderate
Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026 from Glenmarie Golf and Country Club and leading course databases. The Garden Course was designed by Max Wexler and opened in 1993, a par 72 of about 6,404 metres, formerly known as the East Course. Visitor green fees move by day and season; figures are indicative for 2026. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Garden Course earns its name through its setting, a parkland routed among mature rainforest, frangipani and stands of royal and coconut palm, with lakes and water features threaded through the round. It is a fair and walkable layout that asks for position off the tee rather than raw length, and the tropical greenery frames almost every shot.
Water comes into play at a number of holes without dominating, and the bunkering is set to catch the drifting shot rather than to overwhelm. The greens are receptive and true, and the par 5s give the bolder player a chance to attack while the par 3s, played over water at a couple of holes, provide the photo opportunities. Humidity and afternoon heat are the main local hazards, so an early tee time is the smart play.
What the Garden offers the visiting golfer is a high quality, enjoyable round within easy reach of central Kuala Lumpur, a course that flatters the mid handicapper and relaxes the better player. Combined with the championship Valley Course next door, Glenmarie makes an efficient base for a city golf trip, and the clubhouse and facilities are among the best appointed around the capital.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Members club that welcomes overseas visitors on weekdays by request and more selectively at weekends; advance booking required |
| Green fee | Moderate for the region, higher at weekends (indicative, 2026); on application |
| Booking | Reserve ahead through the club's booking system or your trip planner; the Garden and Valley courses can be combined in a day |
| On the day | Buggies and caddies are standard; maximum handicap typically men 24 and women 36; a smart dress code |
| Getting there | Shah Alam, about 30 minutes from central Kuala Lumpur and close to the airport corridor |
| Best months | Year round tropical golf; the drier months and early tee times avoid the afternoon storms |
Access and fee details verified June 2026; visitor policies and rates change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit with the club or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Glenmarie sits in Shah Alam between Kuala Lumpur and the airport, so visiting golfers can base themselves in the city center for the dining and nightlife or stay closer to the club and the airport corridor for an early start. The wider Klang Valley offers the full range of international hotels within a short drive.
From a Kuala Lumpur base you can pair the Garden Course with the championship Valley Course at Glenmarie and the highly regarded TPC Kuala Lumpur, then enjoy the city's food and shopping in the evenings. Kuala Lumpur is an easy and good value golf city, and it anchors a Malaysian trip that can run on to the resorts of the coast and the highlands.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Glenmarie Garden.
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Glenmarie Garden questions
Who designed the Garden Course at Glenmarie?
The Garden Course was designed by the American architect Max Wexler and opened in 1993. It is one of two courses at Glenmarie Golf and Country Club in Shah Alam and was formerly known as the East Course.
What is the par and length of the Garden Course?
The Garden Course plays to a par of 72 over about 6,404 metres, a resort style parkland routed through rainforest, palms and lakes.
Can visitors play Glenmarie Garden Course?
Yes. Glenmarie welcomes overseas visitors on weekdays by request and more selectively at weekends, with advance booking required and a maximum handicap that is typically men 24 and women 36.
Which is better at Glenmarie, the Garden or the Valley Course?
The Valley Course is the tougher championship test and the Garden Course is the gentler, more scenic resort style round. Many visitors play both in a day, as they share the same clubhouse in Shah Alam.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026; access and indicative fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.