Kota Kinabalu is the western gateway to Sabah, a vibrant and green state of dramatic contrasts coastlines, drifting wetlands, lush rolling countryside and mountain are all an easy drive away. With six golf-courses, Kota Kinabalu is home to some of the best golf courses in Malaysia and definitely offers a truly unforgettable golfing experience.

Shan Shui Golf Resort. Located at the East Coast of Sabah in Tawau, a 40 minute flight from Kota Kinabalu, this magnificent 18-hole layout was designed by

Nelson & Haworth, and is generally considered an Asian master piece. This 6,644m, par-72 championship course is rated as the longest course in Malaysia. Shan Shui is truly an ultimate dream course for golfers of any level. Carved out of natural jungle terrain golfers will experience Borneo at it's best, with abundant wildlife, flora and fauna along the fairways. It's length and degree of difficulty has a rating of 74 and a slope of 143.

Borneo Golf Resort. This 6,546m Jack Nicklaus signature championship golf course uses a natural lagoon and lakes to dramatise the effect of water on most holes of this 18-hole masterpiece with a spectacular seaside setting and ever-present breeze. The par-72 layout boasts wide Bermuda fairways and fast greens offering a great challenge to professional and amateur golfers alike.

Sutera Harbour Golf Resort. Right in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, the Graham Marsh  designed 27-hole course is surrounded by lush landscapes and a unique backdrop of the South China Sea, and and pristine islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Graced by wide fairways.

Karambunai Golf Resort. Nestled within the splendor of Karambunai Resorts, this 5,997m Ronald Fream designed par 72, 18-hole course creatively uses bunkers and lakes to present a unique golfing experience. This World Class venue fully complements its tropical and scenic South China Sea location, just 45 minute's drive from the city.

Dalit Golf Resort. Designed by Ted Parslow, this 6,310m, 18-hole championship course provides the golfers with a challenging experience bordered by the Tambalang and Mengkabong rivers with a stunning view of Mt Kinabalu . The Pantai Dalit Bay is a prime wetland course where water comes into play at every hole. It is approximately 45 minutes drive from the city.

MT Kinabalu Golf Club. Mount Kinabalu Golf Club is one of the highest altitude golf course at 5,000 feet above sea level at the foothill of Mount Kinabalu. Located approximately 2 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu; the 6,319m Robert Muir Graves designed 18-hole course offers spectacular and majestic views of Mount Kinabalu, and promises a unique experience of cool highlands golfing.

Sabah Golf & Country Club. This 6,335m championship course (par 72) has seven scenic lakes serving as water hazards, offering an unending challenging round of golf to professional and amateur golfers alike. The fairways are wide and the greens can be quite fast.