Caliraya Springs Golf & Country Club sits in the mountainous terrain of Cavinti in Laguna province, approximately two hours southeast of Manila. The course occupies elevated land near Caliraya Lake, a reservoir created in the 1930s for hydroelectric power, and the setting provides a cooler climate than the lowland courses around the capital. Arnold Palmer Design Company laid out the course in the early 2000s, taking advantage of the natural topography that includes significant elevation changes and forested hillsides. The routing moves through rolling to steep terrain, with several holes playing along ridgelines or dropping into valleys. The design incorporates the area's pine and hardwood trees, and many holes offer views across the lake and surrounding Sierra Madre foothills. Water comes into play on multiple holes, both from natural streams and constructed features. The layout requires course management given the elevation shifts and the way wind can affect play at this altitude. Caliraya Springs functions as a resort and residential community in addition to the golf course, drawing weekend players from Metro Manila who seek mountain air and a change from the flatter, tropical courses closer to the city. The club includes lodging and dining facilities that cater to golfers making the drive for overnight stays. The course represents one of the few mountain golf experiences available within reasonable distance of the Philippine capital.