
Arnold Course
Formosa First Country Club
About this course
The Arnold Course at Formosa First Country Club is one of several championship layouts at this prominent facility in northern Taiwan's Taoyuan region. Designed by Arnold Palmer, the course reflects the design principles Palmer brought to his international projects during an era when American architects were actively developing golf infrastructure across Asia. The property sits in Luzhu District, part of the greater Taoyuan metropolitan area, where the landscape transitions from urban development to more open terrain suitable for golf course construction. Palmer's routing takes advantage of the site's natural topography, incorporating elevation changes and strategic bunkering characteristic of his design approach. The course features water hazards and mature tree plantings that have developed over the decades since construction, creating defined playing corridors and strategic decision points throughout the round. Like many Taiwanese courses of its generation, the layout balances challenge for accomplished players with playability for members of varying skill levels. Formosa First Country Club operates as a private membership facility serving the Taipei-Taoyuan corridor, an economically significant region of Taiwan. The club maintains multiple courses on the property, reflecting the scale of golf development that occurred in Taiwan during the sport's expansion across East Asia. The Arnold Course contributes to the club's overall offering, providing members with variety in their playing options within a single facility.
Quick facts
- Location
- Luzhu, Taoyuan, TW
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1987
- Designer
- Arnold Palmer
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Difficulty
- 75.7/134
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive via Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), which lies just twenty minutes south of Formosa First Country Club - making this one of the most accessible championship facilities in East Asia. The brief drive north through Luzhu District transitions quickly from the airport's modern infrastructure into the verdant agricultural plains of northern Taoyuan, where the club's manicured grounds emerge as a striking contrast to the surrounding farmland and light industrial zones. For those arriving by private aviation, the proximity to Taoyuan allows for swift, discreet ground transfers that deliver guests to the clubhouse gates in mere minutes, preserving the seamless rhythm expected at Taiwan's most exclusive golf address.

FAQ
Common questions about Arnold at Formosa First Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Arnold was designed by Arnold Palmer.
Yes. Arnold at Formosa First Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Arnold is 72.
The slope rating at Arnold is 134.
Arnold is a 18-hole course.

