The original 18 holes, 72 par course was designed by Yoshikazo Kato in 1991. This championship course has featured in many major golf tournament including the Johnnie Walker Classic. The Canyon Course was designed with minimal disruption to the natural landscape.
This feature, along with the use of existing canyons and rubber plantations helped create the masterpiece that the Canyon Course is renowned today. The Canyon Course has an intriguing mix of narrow tree-lined fairways requiring accurate tee shots.
A number of dog legs demand precise shot making, and there is a selection of testing Par 3's. These features, along with numerous water hazards, long carries the and beautifully manicured fairways, all lend themselves to one of Asia's most sought after golfing destinations.
Golf Course Summary
• Designed by Yoshikazo Kato
• Opened 1991
• 18 holes, 72 par
• Total Yardage Black 7179, Blue 6664, White 6330
• Fairways - Zosyia Matrelia
• Greens - Bermuda Tiff Dwarf Grass
Design Features
• Use of natural canyons and rubber plantations.
• Each hole designed with its own uniqueness
• Manicured landscaping, blending naturally into the environment.
• Large, fast undulating greens.
• 4 Tee layout catering for professionals & amateurs alike
• 87 Bunkers covering key landing areas and green surrounds
• Championship standard course.
• Walking course with caddies.
Awards
• Asian & Pacific Golf Resort of the Year - by Hertz International Golf Travel Awards - London 1999 & 2000 -
• Member of the Finest Golf Clubs of the World
• Awarded - Top 500 Best Holes in the World for its par 3, 17th hole on the Canyon Course
• Hosted the 1994 and 1998 Johnnie Walker Classics
• Hosted for the Honda Invitational in 1996
• Welcomed world ranked players like Tiger Woods, Greg Norman & Ernie Els.
Score Card –BLUE CANYON COUNTRY CLUB -CANYON COURSE
HOLE
YARDAGE MEASUREMENT
PAR
H.S.
Black
Blue
White
Red
Rating
74.8/141
73.0/137
71.5/134
75.2/134
1
380
364
346
326
4
16
2
218
204
182
133
3
8
3
449/416
400
382
368
4
2
4
368
354
341
326
4
18
5
398
374
354
336
4
4
6
556
540
520
499
5
12
7
204
188
172
153
3
6
8
402
390
380
372
4
10
9
561
526
490
464
5
14
Out
3536/3503
3,340
3,167
2,977
36
10
392
357
345
333
4
11
11
600
570
544
524
5
1
12
440/408
392
354
330
4
5
13
390
373
365
356
4
15
14
194
169
143
137
3
13
15
586
567
554
521
5
7
16
357
323
316
303
4
17
17
221
212
197
178
3
3
18
403
340
327
315
4
9
In
3583/3551
3,303
3,145
2,997
36
Total
7119/7054
6,643
6,312
5,974
72
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