Forest City get due recognition among Asia’s Top 100 Courses

FOREST City Golf Resort in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, has strengthened its position in the regional game after its Classic Course climbed to No. 36 in the 2026 Asia’s Top 100 Golf Courses.

The latest standings, announced at the 10th Asia’s Top 100 Golf Courses Awards ceremony at Hillview Golf Club in China, mark the resort’s highest placing yet, since debuting on the list back in 2018.

The 14-place jump from last year also extends the Classic Course’s run to seven consecutive years in the Top 100, underscoring its consistency among Asia’s leading golf destinations.

Forest City was also the highest ranked Malaysian course on this year’s list, finishing ahead of the country’s other representatives.

“Breaking into the top 40 in Asia and being recognised as Malaysia’s highest ranked course this year is a meaningful milestone,” said Anson Li Jun Wei, Forest City Vacation Tourism general manager.

“It reflects the steady progress we have made in elevating both the course standards and overall golfing experience.

“Our focus has always been on maintaining good quality course conditions while ensuring playability for all levels.

“This consistency is what has allowed us to remain competitive on the regional stage over the years,” he added.

Since debutting on the list in 2018, Forest City has tallied nearly 20 industry accolades, reinforcing its reputation as a leading golf destination.

The resort’s growing appeal is reflected in its visitor numbers, with more than 100,000 golfers recorded in 2025, making it one of Malaysia’s most visited golf facilities.

“We see this as motivation to keep improving. The goal is to further raise our standards and position ourselves among the very best golf destinations in Asia,” said Anson.

Forest City’s continued rise highlights its ability to combine championship level course conditions with scenic coastal surroundings – a balance that continues to attract golfers from across the region.

Forest City’s rise is also rooted in the character of the Classic Course itself – a visually striking, garden style layout opened in 2019 and crafted by Chinese architect Liang Guo Kun.

Overlooking the straits between Johor and Singapore, the course blends sculpted mounding, dramatic bunkering and elevated, undulating greens with an abundance of tropical flora that has become its signature.