Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club East
The East Course is the members' counterpoint to the tournament West at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, the prestigious Bukit Kiara club now part of the TPC network as TPC Kuala Lumpur. A par 71 of about 6,600 yards, it was given a complete wetlands themed redesign by Parslow and Winter and reopened in 2010, a strategic, water laced round in the heart of the city.
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The verdict
Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, set on Bukit Kiara just minutes from the city center, is one of Malaysia's most prestigious addresses, and it joined the TPC network as TPC Kuala Lumpur in 2016. Its two courses are the championship West, long the host of the country's biggest professional events, and the East, the members' course that carries the club's day to day golf.
The East had been the quieter of the two until Ted Parslow and Jason Winter gave it a complete redesign, reopening it in 2010 as a wetlands themed par 71 of about 6,600 yards. Water is the defining feature, threaded through a routing that places a premium on position and nerve over raw length. It is the more social of the pair, but with the city skyline behind the greens and the conditioning kept high, it is a genuine pleasure and an easy companion to a round on the West.
The East Course at a glance
- Reopened
- 2010
- Designer
- Parslow and Winter redesign
- Type
- Parkland wetlands
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 6,600 yds
- Green fee
- Members and guests
Designer, redesign year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club and leading course databases. The East Course originally opened in 1991 and was completely remodeled by Ted Parslow and Jason Winter of Parslow and Winter Golf Design, reopening in 2010 as a wetlands themed par 71 of about 6,600 yards. The club, now part of the TPC network as TPC Kuala Lumpur, is a private members club; visitor access is limited and any guest rate is arranged through the club, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The East is all about water. The Parslow and Winter redesign laid the routing through a network of lakes and wetlands, so on hole after hole the line off the tee and the angle of the approach are dictated by where the water sits rather than by length. At a shade over 6,600 yards it is not long, but it is exacting, and a wayward ball finds trouble quickly.
The par 3s are the heart of the test, several played fully or partly over water to greens with little room for a bailout, the kind of shots that reward a committed swing and punish the tentative. The par 5s offer the better players a chance to attack, but the lay up zones are pinched by lakes and bunkering, so the percentage play often pays.
Because the course sits in the city, the skyline frames many of the closing holes, and the finish keeps the water in play right to the last. It is a strategic, position first round that suits the thinker, and from the forward tees it is approachable enough for a mixed group while still testing the low handicapper from the back.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; visitor and guest access is limited and arranged through the club or a member |
| Green fee | No published public rate; any guest fee is arranged through the club, indicative 2026, always confirm directly before booking |
| Booking | Visitor play is easiest through a member, an affiliated club or a golf travel specialist; reserve well ahead |
| On the day | Buggies and caddies are standard; a strict dress code applies, with a collared shirt, tailored shorts or trousers and soft spikes |
| Getting there | Bukit Kiara, about 15 minutes from central Kuala Lumpur and close to the Mont Kiara and Hartamas districts |
| Best months | Year round golf; drier spells give the firmest conditions, with frequent afternoon and evening storms |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club is private and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit with the club or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
The club sits on Bukit Kiara inside the city, so most golfers simply stay in Kuala Lumpur and reach the first tee in 15 to 20 minutes. The nearby Mont Kiara and Hartamas neighborhoods and the wider city offer hotels at every level, from business towers to luxury flagships, all within easy reach of the course.
A central Kuala Lumpur base is ideal for a golf trip that pairs the East and West courses here with Saujana and the other Klang Valley championship layouts. With the course so close to the city, you lose no time in transfers and gain the full run of the city's dining and nightlife after the round.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near The East Course.
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The East Course questions
Who redesigned the East Course at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club?
The East Course was completely remodeled by Ted Parslow and Jason Winter of Parslow and Winter Golf Design and reopened in 2010 as a wetlands themed layout. The original course dated to 1991.
What is the par and length of the KLGCC East Course?
The East Course is a par 71 of about 6,600 yards, a strategic, water laced course where position matters more than length.
Is the East Course the same as TPC Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club joined the TPC network as TPC Kuala Lumpur in 2016. The club has two courses, the tournament West and the members' East; the West hosts the club's biggest professional events.
Can visitors play the KLGCC East Course?
Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club is a private members club, so visitor access to the East Course is limited and usually arranged through a member, an affiliated club or a golf travel specialist. Confirm access and any guest fee directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, redesign year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.