Zamboanga Golf and Country Club
Zamboanga Golf Course & Beach Park, originally known as the Zamboanga Golf and Country Club, was founded in June 1910 by Gov. John "Blackjack" Pershing of the Moro Province. This is one of the oldest golf courses in the Philippines with Pershing himself as the club's first president.
This course has a fine layout with winding fairways, dogleg situations, and good greens planted to Tifton 228. Its bunkers have the pinkish sand from Sta. Cruz Island. Although Zamboanga's first nine is somewhat flat in terrain, the second is fairly rolling, skirting around the Basilan Strait for a bit of ocean view. Interesting rounds await the average golfer or a seasoned campaigner, as flexibility is assured with long tee mounds. The course has elevated greens which can be tricky for their small size and rolling make-up. The course has 18 holes in 64 hectares.
Approx. 6 kms. on the west coast, accessible by jeepneys and minibuses.
Where to stay
Here is the list of accommodations located around the city of Zamboanga.
- Lantaka Hotel By the Sea - Mayor Valderos St. , Zamboanga City
- Garden Orchid Hotel - Gov. Camis Avenue , Zamboanga City
- Grand Astoria Hotel - Mayor Jaldon St., Zamboanga City
- Zamboanga Hermosa Hotel - Jaldon St., Zamboanga City
- Woodland Resort & Restaurant - Zambowood, Zamboanga City
- Vernell Farm & Mountain Park - Cacao, Zamboanga City
- New Inland Resort & Restaurant - Boalan, Zamboanga City
- Hotel Perlita - Mayor Jaldon Street, Zamboanga City
- Hotel Preciosa - Mayor Jaldon Street, Zamboanga City
- Azenith Royale Hotel - Gov. Camins Avenue, Zamboanga City
- Blue Shark Pension House - Mayor Jaldon Street, Zamboanga City
- GC Hotel - T. Claudio cor. Gov. Wood
- Jardin de la Via - Fidela Bldg., Gov. Alvarez Ave., Zamboanga City
- Hotel Salwa - Gov. Camins Avenue
- Yang Hotel Tourist Inn - T. Claudio Street, Zamboanga City
- Viva Pension House - Urdaneta Street, Zamboanga City
- La Casa Maria Pension House - Sta. Maria, Zamboanga City
- Platinum Tourist Inn - 4 Barcelona Street, Zamboanga City
- MagV Royal Hotel - San Jose Road , Zamboanga City
- Hotel Paradise Pension House - P. Reyes Street, Zamboanga City
- David Inn Pension House - La Purisima Street, Zamboanga City
Where to eat
- ABC Bakery and Restaurant, beside Shoppers' Central.
- Alavar's Seafood House, Don Alfaro St., Tetuan.
- Flavourite Cuisine, Rizal St. and Nuñez branches.
- Food Paradise, Climaco Avenue.
- Hai San Seafood Market and Restaurant, 60 San Jose Road.
- Lejan Ice Cream House and Restaurant, Santa Maria.
- Manang Terry's Chicken Inato, Mayor Jaldon (Canelar) and Nunez (MP Tower) branches.
- Papito's Grille, Lunzuran Road, Tumaga, (beside Ateneo High School).
- Savoury Panciteria and Restaurant, Mayor Jaldon St., Putik, Tetuan, Santa Maria.
- Shamba Grille, Gov. Camins Avenue beside Caltex Gas Station.
- St. Mary's Grille, Gov. Ramos Avenue fronting Sta. Maria Parish Church.
- Tropics Fine Cuisine, Sta. Maria fronting SLQ Chicken
- La Vista Seaside Restaurant, La Vista del Mar Resort, Calarian.
- Z-Beryani Persian Cuisine, Nunez Midtown Plaza.
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How to get there
By plane
There are daily flights to/from Manila by Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific, flights to/from Sandakan by Asian Spirit and South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines and Cebu Pacific have regular flights to Manila, Cebu, & Davao and vice versa.
By boat
Super Ferry boats are available 2 days a week for sailing from Cebu City, Davao, and Manila and vice versa. Ferries are also available to and from Sandakan.
The Port of Zamboanga is an international port of entry. It has a schedule passenger trip to Sandakan, Malaysia, a cruise ship destination and several shipping lines offer regular trips from and to Davao, Cotabato, Dipolog/Dapitan, General Santos, Pagadian, Jolo, Bongao, Isabela City, Cebu City, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Bacolod and Manila.
By road
If you are from Luzon and Visayas, the Nautical Highways (RoRo) can bring you here. Buses from major cities in Mindanao are also available.
Jeepneys and motorcycles are available as a common mode of transportation around the city.