The Masters Course

Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club

Carmona, Cavite, PH
Private
18 holesPar 7275.8/140
MilkyAFC
+1

About this course

The Masters course at Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club is one of two championship layouts at the sprawling resort development in Cavona, Cavite, roughly 40 kilometers south of Manila. The course was designed by Gary Player and opened in the early 1990s, reflecting Player's signature approach to course architecture: strategic bunkering, elevated greens, and demanding shot values that reward precision over length. The design sits within the broader Southwoods property, which encompasses residential communities and multiple recreational facilities across the region's rolling terrain. The course routing takes advantage of the site's natural topography, with holes that move through tree-lined fairways and across water features typical of Philippine resort golf. Player's design emphasizes risk-reward positioning, with bunkers and water hazards placed to challenge aggressive play while offering conservative routes for those who prefer position over distance. The greens are characteristically firm and contoured, demanding accurate approach play. The Masters has hosted regional tournaments and serves as the primary championship venue for the Southwoods complex, attracting serious golfers throughout Southeast Asia. The course maintains a membership structure alongside resort play, and the club culture reflects both the competitive aspirations of local and visiting players and the broader leisure amenities of the property. The setting combines manicured fairways with views of the surrounding landscape, typical of modern Philippine resort golf developments that cater to both domestic and international visitors.

Quick facts

Location
Carmona, Cavite, PH
Access
Private
Holes
18
Par
72
Difficulty
75.8/140

Getting there

Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club lies approximately 30 kilometers south of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), a journey that typically unfolds over 45 minutes to an hour depending on the famously unpredictable flow of Metro Manila traffic. The route follows the South Luzon Expressway through the sprawling southern suburbs before exiting into the quieter, more verdant province of Cavite, where the urban density gradually gives way to rolling terrain and glimpses of distant volcanic peaks. As you approach Carmona, the landscape softens into a patchwork of estates and greenery, and the entrance to Manila Southwoods emerges as a serene, gated threshold - a world apart from the capital's intensity, yet close enough to remain effortlessly accessible.

FAQ

Common questions about The Masters at Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

The Masters at Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at The Masters is 72.

The slope rating at The Masters is 140.

The Masters is a 18-hole course.

250,000+
Course Reviews
+ 4.8
App Store

Start your course passport

Download Course Vaults on iOS and begin your golf legacy.