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Malaysia - The Els Club (Teluk Datai) The Els Club comprises two unique Malaysian destinations, with the island of Langkawi in the northwest region of Malaysia being home to the Rainforest Course in Teluk Datai. Winner of the World's Best New Golf Course at the World Golf Awards in Portugal 2014, it is located on the northwestern tip of the lush tropical island of Langkawi off the coast of West Malaysia, The Els Club Teluk Datai with its Ernie Els designed 18-hole championship golf course is one of the worlds most uniquely captivating golf projects. Designed as a tribute to nature, The Els Club Teluk Datai meanders its way through million year old rainforest cascading down to the turqoise waters of the Andaman Sea and is overlooked by the marbled limestone peaks of the Mat Cincang mountain range. With 5 ocean front holes and stunning views of the Thai islands that lie just off the coast, its easy to lose focus on your game as you're immersed in such a serene environment. Langkawi is reachable via a 60-minute flight from Kuala Lumpur. www.elsclubmalaysia.com 20