Hit the Fairways at the Best Golf Clubs in Cebu City

Offering a magnificent view of the southern part of the city, Alta Vista Golf and Country Club is a good place to learn the ins and outs of the sport. Players can take in the scenery while playing a round of golf, as the golf course extends over the side of a mountain around 500 meters above sea level. Situated inside a high-end residential subdivision, the Alta Vista Golf and Country Club is around seven kilometers away from the heart of Cebu City.

The Black Knight Design Group of Gary Player, a South African pro golf player, designed the 18-hole golf course at Alta Vista Golf and Country Club. The course is made challenging by its narrow fairways and rolling terrain. Players also have to take into account water hazards and strong winds while trying to get an even par on the course.

Aside from its picturesque golf course, the club also has amenities like the basketball court, indoor tennis court, and pool. Events can be held at the grand ballroom of the club.

Alta Vista Cebu rates start at PhP1,400 for nine holes on a weekday. Weekend green fees start at PhP2,300 for a nine-hole game. Golf equipment can be rented by guests for a fee.

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Established in 1928, Cebu Country Club is the oldest golf club in the Queen City of the South. It was formerly known as the United Service Country Club and is among the premier golf clubs in the Visayas. The 72-hole golf course at Cebu Country Club was designed by famous South African professional golfer Gary Palmer. It features challenging sand traps, notable green fairways, and lines of trees separating the holes from each other. The golf course has hosted a number of local, regional, and national tournaments since its establishment, including the annual PAL Interclub Golf Tournament and some legs of the Philippine Golf Circuit.

Despite being nearly a century old, the club continues to provide efficient services to its members after its facilities were upgraded to meet current standards.

The place is an exclusive club, but it is also open to tourists and guests of members. Cebu Country Club rates vary. Green fees start at PhP1,500 for guests playing on a weekday, and they must be accompanied by a club member. Rates for the weekend and holidays start at PhP1,200 exclusive for members and members’ guests. The club also has a tennis court, a swimming pool, a badminton court, and a bowling alley, among other facilities.

Mactan Island is famous for its white sand beaches and fresh seafood. But it has something more to offer—it is also home to Mactan Island Golf Club. The club features an 18-hole course filled with water hazards and sand traps that can challenge even the best players in the land. It also has a driving range where newbies can practice before hitting the fairway. Novice players can also work on their strokes at the course before thinking about joining tournaments.

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While the club is open to the public, advance reservations are advised especially during weekends and holidays. Its close proximity to the Mactan International Airport makes Mactan Island Golf Club an ideal place for weekend warriors who want to enjoy a game of golf before hitting the beaches of Mactan.

The price range at Mactan Island Golf Club is at PhP550 to PhP2,000 on a game on weekdays and PhP750 to PhP2,500 on weekends.

It is no surprise that Cebu had by now produced a number of skilled golfers who have won numerous regional and national championships. Some of them—like Charles Hong, Lloyd Jefferson Go, and Angelo Jose Gandionco, among others—have even represented the country in international tournaments. The golf clubs of Metro Cebu were their playgrounds before they hit big and made a name in the field.