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A New Era of Expansion The Royal Charter The club’s prestige was further affirmed by hosting
the Mizuno Tournament Championships from 1979 to
For nearly seven decades, the wooden clubhouse A defining milestone came on 1 January 1979, when, 1981, and welcoming international icons such as Fuzzy
stood as the centre of golf, society, and even theatre with the blessing of DYMM Sultan Perak, the club Zoeller and Hubert Green during the Benson & Hedges
in Ipoh. A turning point came on 10 November 1968, was granted autonomy and the distinguished Royal International Golf Series in 1979.
when, under the vision of Dato’ Yeoh Cheang Lee and Charter. From that day, it bore the name Royal Perak
with the patronage of the late Almarhum DYTM Raja Golf Club — Kelab Golf DiRaja Perak — a title that placed A Prestigious Venue for Academic
Muda Perak, Raja Musa Ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul it among Malaysia’s most respected institutions.
Aziz, a new $500,000 clubhouse was officially opened. Heritage
Royal Patronage and the Vision of Adding to its distinction, RPGC has also hosted the
Unlike anything seen before in the city, this modern
sporting and social complex elevated the club’s status. DYMM Sultan Azlan Shah UM–NUS Tunku Chancellor Inter-University Golf
It housed squash and billiards courts, a six-lane air- Tournament, an event steeped in academic tradition
conditioned bowling alley, and a grand dining hall The stature of RPGC rose further under the patronage and camaraderie between Universiti Malaya and the
where generations of members celebrated countless of DYMM Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah of Perak, a National University of Singapore.
occasions. Bowling, in particular, drew a surge of new ruler whose deep passion for golf was well known. A This tournament unites academics, alumni, staff, and
members, expanding the roll to more than 1,200 by skilled and accomplished golfer, Sultan Azlan Shah students of both universities, celebrating their shared
1973. championed sport as a force of unity, discipline, and
excellence. heritage and enduring friendship. Its presence at
The momentum continued into the 1970s and 1980s, Tiger Lane not only symbolises the bond between two
with new dining annexes, upgraded kitchens, and His patronage brought prestige beyond compare, of Southeast Asia’s most storied institutions but also
refurbished changing rooms. In 1981, the addition of with his presence at tournaments inspiring members affirms RPGC’s role as a venue of prestige — where
a swimming pool further established the club as not and enhancing the club’s national standing. In 1987, excellence in sport and the fellowship of learning
only a premier golfing destination but also a vibrant his vision culminated in the inauguration of the Perak meet.
family hub. Masters Open Championship, which he personally
launched. The tournament, placed on the Malaysian To mark the 2025 edition of the tournament, a luxury
Lifestyle and Facilities at RPGC Golf Association calendar, cemented RPGC’s role Lexus has even been offered as the Hole-in-One prize
— a reflection of the event’s grandeur and the enduring
among Malaysia’s elite golfing venues.
Beyond its fairways, RPGC offers facilities that blend stature of the Royal Perak Golf Club.
heritage with refinement, ensuring every visit is Champions and International
memorable. The Pro Shop provides quality equipment Recognition Enduring Legacy
and attentive service, while the RPGC Garden Hotel Today, the Royal Perak Golf Club continues to embrace
offers a retreat surrounded by greenery — a sanctuary Over the decades, the Tiger Lane course has nurtured its traditions while moving confidently into the future.
of rest and rejuvenation. some of Malaysia’s finest golfers, many of whom have Its fairways, facilities, and spirit remain more than
represented the nation in the Putra Cup, Eisenhower
Banquet and ballroom facilities provide distinguished Trophy, and even the World Cup. the sum of a sporting institution — they are a living
settings for both grand and intimate occasions, while heritage, shaping the cultural, sporting, and social
the Private Event Hall offers exclusivity with views RPGC also gained international recognition in 1974 identity of Perak.
over the fairways. Culinary excellence is celebrated when it hosted the Malaysian Open Golf Championship With each tournament hosted and every milestone
at the Fairway Restaurant, where diverse cuisine is — the first time the event was staged outside Kuala achieved, RPGC renews its standing as a beacon of
enjoyed against the serene backdrop of the greens. Lumpur’s Royal Selangor Golf Club. That year, prestige, fellowship, and excellence — an enduring
Together, these facilities elevate RPGC into more than Australia’s Graham Marsh claimed victory, while symbol of what vision, resilience, and tradition can
a golf club — it is a place of heritage, hospitality, and Thailand’s Sukree Onchum made history with a record achieve.
fellowship. score of 65, a benchmark that remains unbeaten.

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