Johor at Johor Golf & Country Club

Johor Golf & Country Club sits in Johor Bahru, the capital of Malaysia's southernmost state, directly across the Straits of Johor from Singapore. The course was designed by Max Wexler, an American architect who worked extensively in Asia during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Wexler's portfolio includes several courses across Southeast Asia, and his work at Johor reflects his approach to tropical golf design, incorporating the region's natural vegetation and terrain into the layout.

The course occupies relatively flat terrain typical of the coastal lowlands near Johor Bahru, with design interest derived from strategic bunkering, water features, and the management of tropical growth. Palm trees and dense vegetation frame many holes, creating defined corridors and requiring accuracy from the tee. Water comes into play on several holes, a common feature in Malaysian golf where drainage and irrigation needs often translate into hazards that influence shot selection.

Johor Golf & Country Club serves both local membership and visitors from nearby Singapore, benefiting from its proximity to the causeway connecting the two countries. The club functions as a traditional country club with dining and social facilities complementing the golf course. The layout provides a straightforward test of golf in a tropical setting, where heat and humidity are as much a part of the challenge as the design itself.