Awana Genting Highlands at Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort

Awana Genting Highlands occupies a distinctive mountain setting in Pahang, Malaysia, situated at approximately 3,000 feet elevation in the Genting Highlands resort area. Designed by Ronald Fream, the course takes advantage of the region's dramatic topography and cooler climate, offering a playing experience markedly different from the lowland tropical courses common throughout Malaysia. The elevation and frequent cloud cover create conditions more reminiscent of highland courses elsewhere in Asia.

The routing works through forested terrain with significant elevation changes, requiring golfers to navigate uphill and downhill holes while managing the effects of altitude on ball flight. The natural landscape features dense jungle vegetation bordering many holes, and the cooler temperatures at this elevation allow for turf conditions that differ from sea-level courses in the region. Visibility can vary considerably depending on weather conditions, with mist and fog occasionally affecting play.

The course serves as part of the broader Awana resort complex in Genting Highlands, a popular destination known primarily for its casino and entertainment facilities. Golf here functions as one recreational option among many for resort visitors. The mountain location requires a winding drive up from Kuala Lumpur, making it both a retreat from the capital's heat and humidity and a logistical consideration for those planning a round. The setting provides a unique golfing environment within Malaysia's course offerings.