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ABOUT

Like a masterpiece passed along generations, there is over half a century of history in this property before it came into our hands. We, the Subic International Golf Club engraved each event in our mind and are aiming to become the best golf club in the world.

Binictican Valley Golf Club

In the beginning of 1960’s, Subic was a U.S. Naval Base and Binictican Valley Golf Club (BVGC) was constructed as one of the U.S. Armed Force’s recreation facilities, including amenities such as movie theaters and dance halls. It was used for U.S. Navy officers only. Civilians were able to use it only by invite.

Withdrawal of U.S. Navy and
Local Volunteers’ Hard Work

Following the U.S. Naval Base’s closure in 1991, Subic was converted into the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ), which successfully became one of the major economic engines by Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). However, many facilities including BVGC were simply left without any successors, and Richard Gordon, the former Chairman of SBMA and the current Senator of the Philippines rose up and mobilized some 8,000 local citizens who voluntarily engaged in different labors to transform Subic. For three years BVGC was maintained by these civilians. This is one of the most remarkable chapters in the history of our golf club and we are deeply grateful for Senator Gordon’s and local citizens’ immense effort.

Subic Bay and Golf and
Country Club

In 1995, the golf club was awarded to a Taiwanese-led investor, and they renamed BVGC into Subic Bay Golf and Country Club (SBGCC). It was designed by the British-born American golf course architect Desmond Muirhead (1924-2002), who was a prodigy and praised as “the Salvador Dali of the golf course architect world,” and the golf course expanded from 9-holes to 18-holes. Muirhead is also known as the leading golf course architect whom Jack Nicklaus, the world’s best professional golfer between 1960’s and 1990’s looked up to as his mentor. In fact, Muirhead and Nicklaus worked together to design Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, that has hosted the PGA Tour golf tournament since its inception in 1976. In addition, he designed more than 110 golf courses in 15 different countries. Muirhead remarked that he was inspired by the 100th anniversary of Philippines’ independence and designed SBGCC with all of the elements of a good golf course: rhythm, balance, and sequence.
Thereafter, SBGCC was handed over to a Korean enterprise in 2012, and in 2015 it was returned to SBMA.

Subic International Golf Club

Having been deeply struck by the rich and beautiful nature and resilient, openhearted people in Philippines, we, Subic Smart Community Corporation wanted to contribute to the development of the Philippines’ economy. We concluded the contract to possess the property with SBMA in 2016 and began the large remodeling of the golf course and the new construction of clubhouse.

Our commitment is beauty and joy. Beauty created by the fusion of the nature of the native forest and the man-made work of the golf course. Challenging and enjoyable course design and new discoveries surprise our guests every time the guests come to play. Due to our constant pursuit for the best design and quality in detail, it took years to complete.
We also poured our energy into caddie recruitment and training. No matter how wonderful our golf course is, it cannot be the only moment etched in our guest’s minds. We invested time and effort into our caddies, who are the closest to the players and spend the longest hours with them, and created Subic International Golf Club’s original caddie. In this way, we created the ultimate luxurious experience for guests to enjoy at all times.
Hoping Subic International Golf Club comes to your mind as the essential place for your golf life, we will keep striving to improve the quality.

SUBIC SMART COMMUNITY CORPORATION

Japanese company involved in Golf Course & Resort Development. Established in 2016.
With full support from the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority for promoting tourism.

Aim at:
-Delivering an exclusive world class championship and the best golf course resort in the Philippines.
- Expanding the experience of luxurious entertainment among the people
- Becoming the leading tourist destination in the country.

Rei Miyamoto / President and COO, Tomohiro Fujii / General Manager

MESSAGE

Welcome to
Subic International Golf Club

Subic International Golf Club is an expression of the land, the game and the player. It began with an exclusive 9-hole course for the US Navy recreation facility in the beginning of 1960’s. After handed it over to the different ownerships, this course has reburned and made its debut in the Philippines Golf world in 2019.

The vast extent of untouched tropical rain forest is remained, and the challenging 18 holes are designed in its purist form of mother nature. View at Subic Int’l is absolutely stunning. Golf at Subic Int’l culminates to encourage the imagination, skill and finesse required to post a respectable score by providing an opportunity for novice and experienced golfers alike to create their own unique path through the varied terrain. Caddies at Subic Int’l who are highly selected and well-trained enrich your journey.

Experience at Subic Int’l is priceless; it is best played often, as the guarantee at Subic Int’l is that no two rounds will ever be the same.

The membership at Subic Int’l is proud of the heritage of their club and consider themselves stewards of a national golf treasure. Our commitment at Subic Int’l is to create and maintain a breathtakingly beautiful and interesting golf course, that would reward thoughtful and skillful play and most of all, a course that would provide enjoyment on a long-term basis to players of varying abilities.

We hope that you enjoy your golf at this fine club with which we are honored to be associated.