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Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club
Carmona, Cavite, Philippines
36 Holes · Par 72 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Parkland
— About
About Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club
Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club in Carmona, in Cavite province, is a 36-hole complex with two courses, the Masters and the Legends, both designed by Jack Nicklaus. The Masters is an 18-hole par 72 and hosted the 2025 Philippine Open.
- The 2025 Philippine Open on the Masters opened the Asian Tour season and carried a US$500,000 purse.
- Australia took the 1996 Eisenhower Trophy at Southwoods on 838, 11 strokes clear of Sweden.
- The Philippine Open, which the Masters has hosted, is regarded as Asia's oldest national championship.
- Robert John Sobrepeña chairs the club.
History of Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club
The Legends course opened for play in July 1992, and the Masters followed a year later. Both courses are Nicklaus designs, and together they make up the 36-hole complex.
Signature holes at Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club
The 9th is a par 4 that finishes at an island green surrounded by water.
When to play Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club
Cavite has a tropical climate, with a drier, cooler stretch around the turn of the year and a rainy season through the middle and end of the year.
Playing Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club: tips
The club is private, so check access and tee times with the club before you travel. It is at 1 Southwoods Avenue in Carmona, and you should plan on road transfers from the capital when you map out your day. Bring extra balls for the Masters.
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Carmona, Cavite, Philippines
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club
How much water is there on the Masters course?
Water comes into play on 15 of the 18 holes, which makes it one of the tougher Nicklaus layouts in Asia.
Can a visitor play the Masters course?
Visitor access is restricted, so ask the club office well ahead whether a guest round can be arranged.
Who won the Philippine Open at Southwoods?
Julien Sale won the 2025 edition on the Masters course, on 11-under 269, one stroke ahead of Ikemura and Kaewkanjana.