Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia 7 May 2016 - Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
launched “Big Hole Golf” on 5 May 2016 at the resort’s award-winning Dalit Bay Golf
& Country Club with 33 invited players to enjoy a fun 9-hole game. The event was
kicked off by the president of Sabah Golf Association Datuk George Bandusena and
general manager of Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu Jonathan Reynolds.
Keeping abreast with current trends, Dalit Bay Golf & Country club showcased its
new initiative to the club members, corporate clients, travel partners and meeting
organisers during the event. “I am excited to announce that Dalit Bay Golf & Country
Club is the first golf course in Borneo to have Big Hole Golf, leading the golf
trend in Sabah, the club offers a new style of play for both advanced and new players
a fun and exciting experience,” said Jonathan Reynolds, general manager.
The main difference between Big Hole Golf and the traditional golf is the cup size
of the hole, 6 inches compared with 4.25inches, another rule that breaks the tradition
is to have the flagstick remaining in the hole, making it a fast paced format of
the game. Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club will offer Big Hole Golf as an added option
for golf tournaments for those wanting something different by mixing Big Holes with
normal holes.
The regular sized cup remains at the 18-hole championship golf course, Big Hole
Golf is only available on request and during the monthly Big Hole Golf day on 1st
Thursday of every calendar month, the first Big Hole Golf Day at Dalit Bay Golf
& Country Club will commence on 2 June 2016.
Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club, an 18-hole, Par 72 championship course designed by
golfing architect Ted Parslow. Traversing between the Tambalang and Mengkabong rivers
and set amidst the stunning tropical jungle and wetlands. Beautifully manicured
Tifway grass fairways and Tifdwarf greens glide through this natural landscape,
with stunning views of the South China Sea and Mount Kinabalu providing the inspiration
for golfers of all abilities on this challenging course. Dalit Bay’s clubhouse has
all the amenities golfers look for. Among them, an aquatic driving range with 15-bays,
chipping area, practice green, pro-shop, Golfers’ Terrace, multi-purpose private
function room and The Spa. Adjacent is the 5-Star Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu that houses several restaurants, a fitness centre, a wide menu of recreational
activities and the 64-acre Nature Reserve.
For inquiries, please contact the Proshop, Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club at telephone
6088 791 188 / 333 / 666 or email to
dalitbaygolf.rrr@shangri-la.com. Please log in to
www.dalitbaygolf.com.my.