Surrounded by majestic views of Sierra Madre and Mount Arayat, this championship golf course is a harmonious blend of classic traditions and contemporary technology. World renowned golf course designer Graham Marsh correlated the site's natural rolling terrain allowing design flexibility and enhanced further by integrating the picturesque willow creek with several of the course's holes. This challenging yet playable course is outfitted with Tifdwarf grass on the greens and Tifton 419 grass on fairways and rough. Strategically placed and artistically designed sand traps, water hazards and landscaped foliage dot each of the two 9-holes. Average width of the fairways is 80 meters while the greens' average area is 650 sq. m. Soft spikes required.
Facilities
Driving range, practice putting green, tee houses in the fairways, storm shelters and a main clubhouse complete with the following amenities: male/female lockers, jacuzzis, steam baths, spa & massage areas, a spacious dining hall, clinic and a grand ballroom.
Availability
The Club is private and exclusive to members their dependents and accompanied guests only. Members can just walk-in and play on a first come, first serve basis. During tournament days, reservations must be scheduled at least two (2) weeks before the preferred date. Club operations is from Tuesday to Sunday 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tourists may try to access and book their tee times through www.golfpackages.ph, www.golfph.com and www.tee-butler.com, all are golfing websites.
Location
Situated at the Coral-na-Bato, San Rafael, Bulacan, the Royal Northwoods is 22 kilometers from Sta. Rita Exit plus another 26 kilometers from Balintawak North Toll Plaza.
Getting There
The Club is easily accessible from Metro Manila with a traffic free drive through the North Luzon Expressway. Take the Sta. Rita exit to the Maharlika highway, paved and well-maintained roads assure a leisurely drive to the Municipality of San Rafael made easier by strategically placed markers along the way.
Accomodations
El Masfino Hotel & Resort is inside the golf club complex. Nearby are the 8 Waves Water Park Resort, Big Rock Farm Resort, Villa Krizelna Nature Resort, etc.
Tourist Attractions
Baliway Museum & Library, Bustos Heritage Park, Malangaan Spring & Cave, Parish of St. Augustine, Puning Cave, San Juan de Dios Parish Church, San Rafael Church, San Ildephonsus Parish Church, Sta. Monica Parish Church, etc.
Shopping Areas
A Square Mall, Puregold Supermarket, Savemore Market, SM City Baliwag, SM Hypermarket, WalterMart, Ultra Mega Supermarket, etc.
