The Els Club Teluk Datai on the island of Langkawi was voted Asia's best golf course at the World Golf Awards in Portugal and its sister property The Datai Langkawi was voted Malaysia's best golf hotel.
(TRAVPR.COM) MALAYSIA - November 16th, 2015 - Langkawi, Malaysia, Nov 16 – The Els Club Teluk Datai, Langkawi, Malaysia has confirmed its place as Asia’s best golf course after winning top billing in the region at the World Golf Awards in Faro, Portugal.
Designed by four-time Major champion, Ernie Els, the course received awards as Asia’s Best Golf Course and Malaysia’s Best Golf Course, while its sister hotel, The Datai Langkawi, was named Malaysia’s Best Golf Hotel.
A year ago, The Els Club Teluk Datai was named Best New Golf Course in Asia at the inaugural 2014 World Golf Awards.
To cap off an outstanding result, Ernie Els Design was named Best Golf Course Designer of the Year, while Malaysia was selected as Asia's Best Golf Destination.
The group managing director and CEO of Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels, Tunku Dato’ Ahmad Burhanuddin, said: “The Els Club Teluk Datai has played an integral role in increasing the number of inbound golf travellers to Malaysia as is the vision of Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels, and The Els Club Malaysia offers an unrivalled golfing proposition in South East Asia.”
Senior vice president of The Els Club Malaysia, David Townend, said: “We are incredibly humbled to receive the award of Asia’s Best Golf Course, knowing there are many amazing courses around the region. Our dedicated team aspires every day to deliver the course in pristine condition and ensure our guests from all corners of the globe receive an experience that exceeds their expectations.”
The Els Club Teluk Datai is an 18-hole par 72, 6750-yard championship course on Langkawi’s north-west coast. The island is just off the north-west coast of peninsula Malaysia, a 50 minutes’ direct flight from Kuala Lumpur and 90 minutes from Singapore.
It is nestled in an ancient rainforest of towering lush tropical foliage. Backed by soaring limestone peaks of the Mat Chinchang mountain range and running down to the Andaman Sea, the course enjoys one of the most alluring golf settings in Asia.
The Datai Langkawi also enjoys a captivating rainforest setting, teeming with wildlife and overlooking tranquil Datai Bay. The Datai’s 54 rooms, 40 villas, 16 suites and 14 beach villas offer breathtaking views of the surrounding nature, providing a memorable guest experience.
Visitors to Langkawi can experience a memorable rainforest golf experience with special staand-play packages at The Datai Langkawi and The Els Club Teluk Datai from MYR2065 (USD470) for one night with one round of golf to MYR8315 (USD1895) for five nights with three rounds of golf for two people*.
Hotel guests can unwind with a 120-minute deep tissue massage for two at the award-winning The Datai Spa, as well as food and beverage discounts at the resort’s diverse culinary offerings.
The Els Club Malaysia collection will continue its expansion in 2016 with the opening of two new projects on south-east Malaysia’s Desaru Coast, a short drive or ferry trip from Singapore.
For more information and bookings, visit www.elsclubmalaysia.com
or www.thedatai.com/langkawi/datai-rainforest-golf/
* Subject to availability and conditions.
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For further information, contact:
Amanda Chong
Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels
Email: amanda.chong@tarh.com.my
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Asian Travel Media
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