Paradise found in Seremban

15/06/2003

PARADISE Valley Golf Resort in Seremban 3 has come out with a noble way to
promote the game among budding golfers - and there is no fine print catch
in it.
Former Saujana GCC and Kota Permai GCC general manager S.A. Nathan, now
the operations director of Paradise Valley Golf Resort, has come up a with
plan where there is no hefty membership fee or even monthly subscription
to burden young and `homeless' golfers. And then, there is a saving of up
to 60 per cent on green fees.
All one needs to do is buy a pre-loaded Gold or Platinum Card - and be
ready to tee-off.
"We came out with the idea after our research indicated that there are
numerous homeless golfers out there who can't afford to take a bank loan
and buy a club membership, and then maintain it by paying a monthly
subscription fee.
"With the Paradise Valley plan, all one needs to do is purchase our Gold
or Platinum Cards and enjoy the same benefits offered by leading courses
in the country without the hassle of becoming a member," said Nathan.
So, how does it work?
"The Gold Card is up for grabs at RM700. With the bargain in hand, a
golfer is privileged to play 25 rounds of golf at the Paradise Valley."
The benefits of becoming a cardholder are plenty, with all off the below
covered:
* Handicap-proficiency test by the club
* 15 per cent savings at F & B outlets
* 10 per cent savings at Paradise Valley pro-shop
* Savings at the driving range
* Sign in as many guests (including weekends)
* Three golfing lessons for free at driving range
* Discounts at functions rooms
* Priority bookings for cardholders
"And the second scheme, which also covers all of the above, is the
Platinum Card priced at RM2,800 which is a pre-paid value of 80 rounds of
golf, plus 20 more during the promotion period from June 1 till Sept 30,"
said Nathan.
The Platinum Card is every golfers dream, because he will not only get
to play 100 rounds of golf, but can also invite as many friends as he
likes to play with him, even on weekends.
"There is no limit. For example, if the Platinum Cardholder wants to
bring 20 friends, it will be considered as 20 rounds of golf at the 18-
hole championship course," said Nathan.
Paradise Valley Golf Resort is just a stone's throw from the Klang
Valley, and on a day with average traffic, it takes only about 35 minutes
from the centre of Kuala Lumpur to get to the course.
"We also have plans to develop a golf academy with 110 bays, 40 of which
will be allocated to grass play."
The championship course was designed by Bobby Lim and Datuk Eddy Shun,
and is nestled in the middle of a growing township (1,000 acres) planned
and wholly owned by Menang Corporation (M) Bhd.
The par-72 courses' yardage is 6,877 and looks set to take off in a big
way, as the pre-paid concept is the first of its kind in Malaysia.
"It is a very simple concept, which beats the membership clubs simply
because one is not burdened with hefty fees to get started in golf.
"With no monthly subscription fee, golfers would not have to worry about
being barred from the club when they are overdue, as is the practice with
some clubs in Malaysia."
Seremban 3 is a fast growing township, with its entrance just five
minutes off the Port Dickson toll. Some of the development in the pipeline
is a 56-acre corporate park, 43 acres for business and commercial
purposes, a 23-acre medical and health farm, 49 acres of hotel properties,
14 acres for a resort complex, 178 acres for residential development and
34 acres for an education institution.
Nathan believes the five-year-old Paradise Valley, only opened to the
public recently because the clubhouse was not ready, will provide a
challenge for Malaysian golfers.
"This is a thinking man's course built in a valley with minimal impact
on the surroundings. The mature trees were left untouched, and these act
as hazards on the golf course," said Nathan.
The original waterway was also left intact, providing a hazard at every
hole for challenging play.
"Paradise Valley is an ideal getaway for Kuala Lumpur golfers because
not only is it only 35 minutes away, but the pre-paid concept is something
most golfers have been waiting for," said Nathan.
For more information on the Paradise Valley Golf Resort and the card
deal, call Danny Low or Vijay at 03-21613366.
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