Saujana Golf Bunga Raya Course
The Bunga Raya is the second of Saujana's two Ronald Fream courses near Kuala Lumpur, nicknamed the Crocodile for the way it bites back. A par 72 of about 6,800 yards, it twice crosses an old railway cutting into a former palm oil plantation, the wider, gentler sibling to the fearsome Palm Course, yet with plenty of teeth of its own.
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The verdict
Saujana Golf and Country Club at Shah Alam, a short hop from Kuala Lumpur and the old Subang airport, is one of Malaysia's most storied addresses, home to two Ronald Fream courses cut from a former plantation in the mid 1980s. The Bunga Raya, known as the Crocodile, is the second of the pair, and for years the long shadow of its famous neighbor, the Palm Course, kept it underrated.
It deserves better. The fairways are wider and the elevation gentler than on the Palm, which makes it the more playable round for most visitors, but Fream still defends the greens with water, bunkering and the old railway cutting the routing crosses twice. It has hosted tournament golf in its own right and remains a genuine championship test, and as half of a 36 hole day at Saujana it is essential. Play the Crocodile in the morning and the Cobra after lunch, or the other way round.
The Bunga Raya Course at a glance
- Opened
- 1986
- Designer
- Ronald Fream
- Type
- Parkland plantation
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,800 yds
- Green fee
- Members and visitors
Designer, type, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Saujana Golf and Country Club and leading course databases. The Bunga Raya Course was designed by Ronald Fream and dates to the mid 1980s, a par 72 measuring about 6,800 yards, nicknamed the Crocodile. Saujana is a members club that also welcomes visitor green fee play; rates move with season and day of the week, so always confirm the current fee directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Bunga Raya plays gentler than the Palm but it is no pushover. Ronald Fream gave it broad landing areas off the tee, then tightened the approaches with water and sand so the second shot, not the drive, decides the hole. The greens are quick and contoured, and the warm, humid air keeps the turf soft and receptive most of the year.
The signature feature is the old railway cutting that the routing crosses twice, once on each nine, a quirk that gives the course its rhythm and its stories. Several holes run alongside or over water, and the par 3s ask for clean, committed iron play to greens guarded short and long.
The card builds to a strong close, with reachable par 5s tempting the aggressive line over water and longer two shotters that demand a steady nerve coming home. From the members tees it is a fair and enjoyable round; from the back it stretches to a full championship length that rewards the long, straight hitter.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Members club that welcomes visitor green fee play, generally on weekdays; member priority at weekends |
| Green fee | Visitor rates vary by day and season; indicative 2026, always confirm directly before booking |
| Booking | Reserve ahead through the club or a golf travel specialist, especially for weekend tee times and 36 hole days |
| On the day | Buggies and caddies are standard in the heat; smart golf attire, a collared shirt and soft spikes are required |
| Getting there | Shah Alam in Selangor, about 30 minutes from central Kuala Lumpur and close to the former Subang airport |
| Best months | Year round golf; the drier, brighter spells fall outside the heaviest monsoon rains, with frequent afternoon storms |
Access and conditions verified June 2026 from Saujana Golf and Country Club. Saujana is a members club with visitor access that changes by day and season, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers stay in Kuala Lumpur, half an hour away, where the choice of hotels, dining and city life is vast and the other great Klang Valley courses are within easy reach. A city base lets you build a multi course trip around Saujana without committing to one suburb.
For a golf focused stay closer to the course, the Shah Alam and Subang area has comfortable business hotels within a short drive of the first tee. Saujana pairs naturally with the city's other championship layouts for a three or four day Kuala Lumpur golf trip, with both Saujana courses worth a full day on their own.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near The Bunga Raya Course.
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The Bunga Raya Course questions
Who designed the Bunga Raya Course at Saujana?
The Bunga Raya Course was designed by Ronald Fream and dates to the mid 1980s, one of two Fream courses at Saujana Golf and Country Club. It is nicknamed the Crocodile.
What is the par and length of the Bunga Raya Course?
The Bunga Raya is a par 72 measuring about 6,800 yards, with wide fairways, water in play on several holes and an old railway cutting the routing crosses twice.
Is the Bunga Raya harder than the Palm Course?
The Bunga Raya, the Crocodile, is generally considered the more playable of Saujana's two courses, with wider fairways and gentler elevation than the fearsome Palm Course, the Cobra, though it remains a championship test.
Can visitors play Saujana?
Saujana is a members club that welcomes visitor green fee play, generally on weekdays with member priority at weekends. Book ahead through the club or a golf travel specialist and confirm the current fee before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, type, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.