Manila Golf and Country Club
One of the most prestigious private clubs in the Philippines, with roots to 1901, on its Makati site since the late 1940s. A par 71 of about 6,325 yards, renovated by JMP Golf Design and completed in 2008.
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The verdict
Manila Golf and Country Club is the most exclusive golf address in the Philippines. Its lineage runs back to 1901, when a group of Englishmen built an early course in Pasay, and the club settled on its present site in Makati in the late 1940s, with the modern club taking shape in 1959. Today it sits in the heart of the country's financial district, a coveted private retreat for the city's elite.
The course plays to a par of 71 over about 6,325 yards and was thoroughly renovated by Robert Moore of JMP Golf Design, with the work completed in 2008. It is a tight, mature parkland test where placement matters more than power. For a traveling golfer it is a hard ticket, but as part of a Manila itinerary it pairs naturally with more accessible championship golf such as Manila Southwoods and Sta Elena Golf Club.
Manila Golf and Country Club at a glance
- Roots to
- 1901
- Designer
- JMP Golf Design renovation, 2008
- Type
- Private parkland club
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 6,325 yds
- Green fee
- Private, members only
History, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases. Manila Golf and Country Club traces its roots to 1901, moved to Makati in the late 1940s, and plays to a par of 71 over about 6,325 yards following the JMP Golf Design renovation completed in 2008. The club is strictly private and members only, so any play is by member invitation; arrangements and any associated costs change by year. Always confirm access directly before planning a visit.
The holes worth the trip
At about 6,325 yards Manila Golf is a shorter course, and on a constrained city site that is the point. It is a precision test where the line off the tee and a confident short game decide the round, with mature trees lining the corridors and well defended greens placing a premium on the approach.
The 2008 renovation by Robert Moore of JMP Golf Design modernized the bunkering, the greens and the conditioning while keeping the intimate parkland character of a course threaded through one of Asia's densest business districts. The result is a layout that holds up against good players despite its modest length.
For a visiting player, when access can be arranged, the experience is as much about the setting and the standing of the club as the golf itself, an old line private retreat in the middle of modern Makati. It is the prestige round on a Manila golf trip, best combined with the area's more accessible championship courses.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Strictly private, members only; play is by member invitation rather than visitor green fee |
| Green fee | No public green fee; any guest play is arranged by a member, and terms change by year |
| Booking | Through a member; the club does not offer general visitor tee times |
| On the day | Smart golf attire and soft spikes required; caddies are part of the experience at the club |
| Getting there | In the heart of Makati, minutes from the city's business hotels and a short drive from the airport |
| Best months | November to May, the cooler, drier season, avoiding the southwest monsoon |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; Manila Golf is strictly private and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit. For a guaranteed round, our team can build a Manila trip around the area's championship courses that welcome visitors.
Where to stay nearby
Makati offers the densest concentration of world class hotels in Metro Manila, many within walking distance of the club, with Bonifacio Global City a short drive away. A base in Makati keeps the golf, the dining and the business district all within easy reach.
Because Manila Golf is members only, most traveling golfers build a Manila trip around the area's accessible championship courses, with this club the aspirational round if a member connection allows. Pair it with Manila Southwoods, Sta Elena Golf Club and The Country Club, or see our Philippines golf holidays. Our team can arrange the tee times, lodging and transfers.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Manila Golf and Country Club.
Build a Manila golf trip
Manila Golf is strictly private, so most trips center on the area's championship courses that welcome visitors, with this club the aspirational round where a member connection allows. We build the itinerary, arrange the accessible tee times, and book the lodging and transfers around them. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Manila Golf and Country Club questions
How old is Manila Golf and Country Club?
The club traces its roots to 1901, when an early course was built in Pasay. It moved to its present Makati site in the late 1940s, and the modern club took shape in 1959.
What is the par and length of Manila Golf and Country Club?
The course plays to a par of 71 over about 6,325 yards from the championship tees, a tight parkland layout on a compact city site.
Who renovated the Manila Golf course?
Robert Moore of JMP Golf Design renovated the layout, with the work completed in 2008.
Can visitors play Manila Golf and Country Club?
Manila Golf is strictly private and members only. Play is by member invitation rather than a public green fee, so most traveling golfers build a Manila trip around the area's championship courses that welcome visitors.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. History, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases; access is private and arrangements change by year, so always confirm directly before planning a visit. Last reviewed June 2026.