Retire In The Philippines Now

Many people look forward to retirement so that they can do the things they enjoy. One of the top activities of retirees and nine to fivers is golfing. The Philippines offer the golfer many courses of different levels of difficulty. The lush tropical scenery is one of the best situations to golf in. Couple that with the affordability of golfing in the Philippines and you have the perfect paradise for the avid golfer. Here at Retire in the Philippines Now we have researched and personally golfed at a few of the following golf courses. This is not a comprehensive list but just a few of the many golf courses available in the Philippines.

Alta Vista Golf & Country Club in Cebu has been described as short and mountainous with narrow fairways. Although this is a very good description, the view as you golf on this course can only be described as awesome. You can see a couple of islands, I believe one is Mactan Island and you have a beautiful view of the bay. Some of the facilities include a driving range, putting green, pro shop, and a great restaurant and lounge. Alta Vista is about 20-30 minutes from Cebu airport depending on traffic. Green fees the last time I was there were P2,000 ($40) on weekdays and P3500 ($70) on holidays and weekends. Caddy fee was P250 ($5) with rental fees for a cart at P500 ($10). Rental of clubs will cost you another $10. Alta Vista is listed as a private club but there is a program available for tourists to play at the above prices. Phone number I have listed for Alta Vista is (032)232-7971.

Cebu Country Club is a fine golf course located within Cebu City. It also is a private golf club but like Alta Vista it makes arrangements for tourists. This par 71 course features white sand traps with coral rock that adds to the tropical scenery of the Philippines. Faculties include a restaurant with bar, locker rooms for male and female, a tennis court as well as a swimming pool. Of course there is an adequate pro shop and a barber shop where you can get a great haircut with neck massage. Fees are P2,000 ($40) on weekdays, P3500 ($70) on weekends and holidays. Caddy fee is P250 ($5) and cart rental will cost you P1500 ($30). If you need to rent clubs it will cost you P300 ($6). Contact the Cebu Country Club at (032)231-0345.

Apo Golf & Country Club is located in Davao City. This club as is the case with almost all of the courses in the Philippines offers views that stop you in your tracks. Apparently there are great views of Mount Apo from many places on this course. For more information on this course contact the club at (63-82)296-0048.

Tagaytay Highlands is one of the best in the Philippines. Unique to this 72 par 6820 yard course is the availability of a helicopter ferry from Manila. Also the golf course is about 500 meters above sea level. There is a cable car system that ferries golfers from the 9^th to 10^th hole and from the 18^th back down to the 1^st hole. Because of its elevation this course provides a much cooler and comfortable golfing experience. As I stated in the opening article the Philippines offers so many beautiful and affordable golf courses. The mentioned courses are just a sampling of the available courses and are not necessarily the best courses. For more information on these and other courses please utilize the search bar below.

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