This milestone elevates the Philippines' standing in the regional golf scene, beating elite clubs such as: Hoiana Shores Golf Club in Vietnam (No. 16) and Sentosa Golf Club Serapong Course in Singapore (No. 17)
Only three Philippine courses made the Top 100 list, with Anvaya Cove far ahead of the others, ranked 87th and 94th.
“Out of nearly 7,000 golf courses in Asia, only three from the Philippines made the list — and Anvaya Cove leads the way,” said Jose Dagdagan, general manager of Ayala Land Premier Clubs.
The big picture:
The award was personally presented by Jung-Tae Kim, chair of the Top 100 Golf Courses Asia Panel of Raters, to executives from Ayala Land Premier and Anvaya Cove, including: Raymond Bunquin, GM of Anvaya Cove Golf & Sports Club Kristine Grace Apale-Zaide, senior project development division manager, and Joshua Zacarias de Jesus, project development division manager.
Zoom out:
Anvaya Cove has a track record of excellence, with a string of awards recognizing both course quality and sustainability:
2025: Southeast Asia’s Most Sustainable Championship Golf Course
2024: Ranked No. 19 in Asia
2022: Best Golf Club in the Philippines (Golf Digest)
2021: Philippines’ Best Golf Course (World Golf Awards)
2018: Order of Zenith (Asia Pacific Golf Awards)
It has also received plaques of recognition from the Taiwan Ladies Professional Golf Association and the Professional Golf Tour Philippines.
Between the lines:
The course's rise reflects Ayala Land Premier’s deep investment in sustainable luxury. Designed to challenge players of all levels, Anvaya’s 7,200-yard, par-72 layout sprawls across 82 hectares, supported by top-tier club facilities.
Beyond the course:
Anvaya is more than a golf destination — it’s a 620-hectare seaside residential community where the mountains meet the sea. Highlights include:
The Beach and Nature Club with infinity pools, nature trails, and water sports
Dining at Bamboo Café, Pawikan Grill, and the Sunset Bar
Family-focused amenities like a game room, library, and the Veda Spa
Environmental programs such as sea turtle conservation and tree planting
How the rankings work:
The Top 100 Golf Courses Asia is co-hosted by Golf Travel Korea and Golf Travel China. A panel of 80 expert raters from 10 countries evaluates courses annually based on design, experience, and sustainability.
The bottom line:
Anvaya Cove’s top regional ranking solidifies its status as the Philippines’ premier golf course — and positions it as a must-visit destination for Asia’s growing golf tourism market. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
