The Perangsang Templer Golf Club is one of the many golfing destinations located within the state of Selangor. Known in short as the PTCG, it was officiated by the then Menteri Besar of the state in 1990 where its 18-hole championship course was officially opened 2 years later by the Sultan of Selangor, who is the patron of the club as well.
Located about 30 minutes away from the city centre of Kuala Lumpur, PTGC offers an ideal golfing location which is easily accessible through the Kuala Lumpur-Rawang road. This is where golfers are able to indulge in a game of golf without having to make major arrangements especially if they are staying in the Klang Valley.
The course architect of PTGC is Instangreen Berhad which developed the land and came up with the 18-hole course ranging to 6,227 meters. The par-72 golf course has 3 distinctive features namely woodlands, lakes and dunes. As such, the golfer will be able to enjoy all types of gameplay trying to maneuver past all the challenges that they come with.
The Bermuda Tifdwarf hybrid grass is used on the greens and the tee-boxes while the fairways here are covered with the popular Bermuda Cocer grass. As the name implies there is the loop that covers a lot of trees and natural plants while the lakes loop will involve ponds, water Hazards and bunkers. Apart from that, there are many other obstacles like hilly slopes, sand traps and many more which will bring out the best from even the most experienced golfer.
PTGC GOLF COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
18 hole, 6227 metres, par 72 golf course on 70.82 hectares (175 acres). Unique layout incorporates 3 different types of golf course design featuring woodlands, lakes and dunes making it challenging to the adventurous while kind to the novices. Common Bermuda cocer the fairways and rough, tifdwarf bermuda hybrid cover the greens and tee-boxes.
History of PTGC
In 1987, SAP Leisure and Resort Sdn Bhd was given the responsibility to participate in the development of 454 acres of land know as Templer Park Resort by the Selangor State Government.
On August 2,1990, PTGC held its Ground Breaking ceremony which was officiated by the Menteri Besar Selangor Darul Ehsan.On December 13,1992, the full 18 holes were officially declared opened for play by the Club President. On November 4,1995, PTGC was officially opened by the DYMM Sultan Selangor Darul Ehsan.
PATRON
DYMM Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj(Sultan of Selangor Darul Ehsan)
PRESIDENT
Tan Sri Abdul Khalid brahim (Selangor Menteri Besar)
LOCATION
21 km north of Kuala Lumpur city along the Kuala Lumpur-Rawang trunk road.
ACCESS
A mere 20 minutes drive from the centre of Kuala Lumpur
COURSE ARCHITECT
PTGC is a turnkey project by Instangreen Bhd.