Straits is a championship-length course at Tanjung Puteri Golf Resort in Johor Bahru, designed by Japanese architect Akira Mamiya. The course sits within the broader resort development in Malaysia's southernmost state, positioned to take advantage of the region's tropical climate and coastal setting near the Strait of Johor. Mamiya's design philosophy typically emphasizes strategic bunkering, elevated greens, and routing that responds to natural topography, and Straits reflects these principles within its Malaysian context. The course plays through a landscape characteristic of the region: relatively flat terrain interspersed with water hazards, mature trees, and the kind of lush vegetation typical of peninsular Malaysia. The design balances challenge with playability across its length, with bunkering patterns and water placement creating distinct strategic options from the tee. Like many resort courses in Southeast Asia, Straits serves both the resort's guest golfers and the local competitive market, with routing and conditioning designed to accommodate varying skill levels while maintaining tournament-quality standards. Tanjung Puteri's location in Johor Bahru, near Singapore, has made it accessible to regional players and visitors. The resort setting provides the typical amenities of Malaysian golf developments of its era, with practice facilities and clubhouse dining integrated into the broader property. Straits represents Mamiya's work in translating his design principles to the tropical Malaysian landscape, where water management, drainage, and course maintenance present distinct challenges compared to temperate climates.