Our Origins

Peaceful Heaven

Former Rubber Estate Magically Transformed into Restive Retreat for Golfers

“Permaipura” translated in Malay and Sanskrit means “Peaceful Place”. It was a fitting description to suit the occasion, and a new beginning – a phase that witness the transformation of the Riverside rubber estate into a sprawling green haven, the Par-72 18-hole Permaipura Golf & Country Club. Set against the panorama of Gunung Jerai or Kedah Peak and azure-blue skies in Bedong, Kedah, the 18-hole golf course provides an inspiring challenge for golfers in North.

Peaceful Heaven
The layout manoeuvres through an open canvas of placid lakes, gentle streams, strategic sand traps and different species of trees.

Opened for play in October 1997 and officially launched by his Royal Highness, the Sultan of Kedah on April 11,1998. PGCC is located only 15 kilometers northern side of Sungai Petani. Beautiful tree-lines can be found in abundance within the course. In fact, PGCC’s most symbolic and striking feature is the stand-alone tree in the middle of its signature hole, the Par 5 Seventh Hole. The layout measures 5996 meters from the Black tees. This relative short course with its Parkland style fairways and Bermuda Tifdwarf greens features both wide and narrow fairways, water in play on most holes and contoured greens to baffle the seasoned players.

Peaceful Heaven

On many of the longer dog-leg holes, the rewards for risk will be there, providing ample chances for the long-hitters to try the adventurous two-on in the par-5s. Yet, the average player, taking the less daunting route can still reach the greens in regulation and score well. Most players will find in each nine a character of its own. Front nine has more mature trees and inviting fairways, the targets visible from the trees except on the dog-legs. While the back nine presents more intrigue-narrow fairways and a tight challenge. Owning a property on a golf course is a pipe-dream for many. But here at Permaipura, it may not be beyond the reach of those who have the desire. In fact, according to the operators, the houses are well within the reach of potential house buyers. The idea of having a holiday home is not far-fetched. Other interested are catered for as well. Bedong is merely a stone's throw away from Bujang Valley - the famed archaeological site wherer ancient artifacts and relics have been uncovered. It's also an area teeming with local delicacies like soft-shell crab and other Kedah specialities. In the early morning, just after sun rise, one can see low-lying clouds frame the foothills of Gunung Jerai in a spectacular and tranquil setting. Even when you play on certain holes, you will notice the peak standing out like a true symbol of serenity. At Permaipura, a sense of peace and quiet fills the air, only broken by gentle bird-song. Permaipura Golf and Country Club beckons - come and enjoy Kedah's unrivalled peaceful heaven.