The Els Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course occupies a coastal site in Desaru, a resort area on the southeastern tip of Peninsular Malaysia in Johor state, facing the South China Sea. The course represents a collaboration between Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Ernie Els, combining Jones's experience in tropical and resort design with Els's playing perspective. It opened in 2018 as part of a larger integrated resort development aimed at establishing Desaru as a golf destination. The routing takes advantage of the property's oceanfront location, with several holes running along or near the coastline. The terrain is relatively flat, characteristic of the region's coastal plain, though the design incorporates contouring and strategic bunkering to create definition and challenge. Palm trees and tropical vegetation frame the holes, and the layout features water hazards that reflect both the coastal setting and design strategy. The course plays as a modern resort championship layout, with multiple tee options to accommodate different skill levels. The Ocean Course is part of a two-course facility at the Els Club Desaru Coast, with the Valley Course offering a contrasting inland experience. The club operates within the broader Desaru Coast resort complex, which includes hotels, residential development, and other recreational amenities. The facility caters primarily to resort guests and traveling golfers exploring Malaysia's golf offerings along the southern coast, positioned as an international-standard course in a region that has seen significant golf infrastructure investment in recent decades.