The Country Club Philippines
Designed by the former Open champion Tom Weiskopf and opened in 1997 at Santa Rosa in Laguna, The Country Club is one of the most exclusive addresses in Philippine golf. A par 72 that stretches to a vast 7,256 yards from the championship tees, it is among the longest courses in Asia and a byword for privacy and polish an hour south of Manila.
Photo: The Country Club via Google, by UngBae Ben Kim.
The verdict
The Country Club is the Philippines at its most rarefied. Tom Weiskopf, the 1973 Open champion turned architect, laid it out at Santa Rosa in Laguna and opened it in 1997 as a private members club of considerable ambition. The headline is the scale, three tee configurations that top out at 7,256 yards, which ranks it among the longest courses in Asia and gives the championship setup a genuinely intimidating length.
It is, above all, a private and discreet place, manicured to a high standard and built around exclusivity rather than tourist traffic. For the travelling golfer it is a bucket list round to be arranged with care, the most prestigious test in the Manila orbit and a striking contrast to the resort courses elsewhere in the country. Played from the right tees it is a fair and handsome examination, played from the back it is one of the sternest in the region.
The Country Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1997
- Designer
- Tom Weiskopf
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- Up to 7,256 yds
- Access
- Private members
Designer, opening year and length verified June 2026 from Philippine golf sources: Tom Weiskopf designed The Country Club at Santa Rosa, Laguna, opening in 1997 as a par 72 that extends to 7,256 yards from the championship tees, with shorter standard and forward setups. The club is private; visitor play is by member sponsorship or recognised arrangement, and any fee quoted is indicative for 2026. Always confirm access and the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Length defines The Country Club. From the championship tees the par 72 stretches to 7,256 yards, putting it among the longest in Asia and demanding control of the long game that few resort courses ask for. Weiskopf, a noted ball striker in his playing days, built a layout that rewards the player who can move the ball both ways and hold the line under pressure, with generous but strategic shaping that punishes the lazy miss.
The three tee configurations make the course flexible. The forward and standard setups, at about 6,083 and 6,706 yards, give members and guests a fair and enjoyable round, while the full championship length turns it into a brute reserved for the strong and the brave. The greens are pure and well guarded, asking for precise approach play and a confident putting stroke.
Conditioned to a high private club standard and set in the cooler upland air of Laguna, it is a polished, serious test rather than a holiday stroll. For golfers fortunate enough to gain access it is the most prestigious round in the Manila region and a memorable one from any set of tees.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; visitor play is by member sponsorship or recognised arrangement only |
| Green fee | No fixed public fee; guest rates apply through a sponsoring member and any figure quoted is indicative for 2026 |
| Booking | Arrange through a member, your concierge or an approved tour operator well ahead of travel |
| On the day | Caddie assisted golf in the Philippine style; carts available; the dress code is strictly enforced |
| Getting there | Santa Rosa, Laguna, about an hour by car south of Manila depending on traffic |
| Best months | November to April for the cooler, drier season; the summer months are hot and the wet season runs midyear |
Access information verified June 2026 from Philippine golf sources; private club policies change, so always confirm access and rates directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Santa Rosa and the wider Laguna and Tagaytay area offer resort hotels and country retreats in the cooler uplands south of the capital, while many visitors prefer to stay in Manila or Makati and drive out for the round. Either works, though traffic on the southern expressways is worth planning around.
The Country Club is the prestige round of a Manila golf trip. Our planners can pair it with the other leading courses south of the city and handle the introductions and transfers, so a visit to one of the country's most private clubs slots into a wider Philippine itinerary.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Santa Rosa.
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The Country Club questions
Who designed The Country Club in the Philippines and when did it open?
The Country Club at Santa Rosa, Laguna was designed by the 1973 Open champion Tom Weiskopf and opened in 1997 as a private members club, about an hour south of Manila.
How long is The Country Club and what is its par?
The Country Club is a par 72 that stretches to 7,256 yards from the championship tees, among the longest courses in Asia, with shorter standard and forward configurations of about 6,706 and 6,083 yards.
Can visitors play The Country Club?
The Country Club is a private members club. Visitor play is by member sponsorship or recognised arrangement only, and any green fee quoted is indicative for 2026. Always confirm access and rates directly before booking.
Where is The Country Club and when is the best time to play?
The club is at Santa Rosa in Laguna, about an hour south of Manila. November to April brings the cooler, drier season that suits golf best, while the middle of the year is hot and wet.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Facts verified June 2026 by web search at write time; indicative fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.