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Malaysian Golf Association

The home of golf in Malaysia since 1929

Explore the 2026 championships

The governing body of golf in Malaysia, entrusted with the game’s traditions and integrity.

Founded
1929
State amateur opens
14
Affiliated state bodies
15

Mission

The Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) as the governing body of golf in Malaysia has been entrusted to promote the game while preserving its traditions and integrity.

MGA administers the Rules of Golf as prescribed by R&A Rules Limited, and carries out course and slope rating for clubs in Malaysia.

Roll of honours

The Malaysian Amateur Open

Every champion as recorded, from the first in 1894 to 2018.

2010s · 9 entries

  1. 2010Mark Fernado
  2. 2011Daniel Bringolf
  3. 2012Gavin Kyle Green
  4. 2013Kevin Marques
  5. 2014Cory Crawford
  6. 2015Marc Ong
  7. 2016Lachlan Barker
  8. 2017Sadom Kaewkanjana
  9. 2018Witchayanon Chothirunrungrueng

Championships

Five championships, one calendar

Dates from the MGA 2026 calendar (updated 2 Aug 2026) and include practice rounds. Subject to change.

  1. 01

    Malaysian Amateur Open

    The national championship, first contested in 1894. Men & Ladies.

    Edition
    122nd edition
    Next
    3–6 Dec 2026Eastwood Valley GCC, Miri
    View championship : Malaysian Amateur Open
  2. 02

    Malaysian Amateur Closed

    For Malaysian amateurs. Men's roll of honours from 1966, ladies' from 2009.

    Edition
    55th edition
    Next
    23–26 Nov 2026Darul Aman GCC
    View championship : Malaysian Amateur Closed
  3. 03

    State Amateur Opens

    Run with the affiliated state bodies, Perlis to Sabah.

    Edition
    14 state opens
    Next
    15–18 Oct 2026Eastwood Valley
    View championship : State Amateur Opens
  4. 04

    South East Asia Amateur Team Championship

    Putra, Lion City, Santi & Kartini Cups. Putra Cup roll from 1961.

    Edition
    63rd edition
    2026 edition
    14–18 Sep 2026Hong Kong
    View championship : South East Asia Amateur Team Championship
  5. 05

    100PLUS MGA NJDP Junior Series

    The National Junior Development Programme series and grand final.

    Next
    27–30 Oct 2026The Mines GR
    View championship : 100PLUS MGA NJDP Junior Series

Photographs: MGA archive, illustrative, not necessarily from the championship named. [[MGA TO CONFIRM: event photography per championship]]

State bodies

Fifteen state bodies, Perlis to Labuan

MGA works through its affiliated state golf bodies across the peninsula and Borneo. Choose a state to see its body and its 2026 state amateur open.

15 affiliated state bodies

Hover the map, or choose a state from the list.

Map: Natural Earth admin-1 boundaries (public domain), simplified. Light density is stylised around major towns and is not data. Putrajaya is shown unlit as it is not listed among the affiliated bodies.

News

From the association

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Level 1 Rules of Golf Seminar at University Utara Malaysia

Level 1 Rules of Golf Seminar at UUM The Malaysian Golf Association (MGA), with the support of UUM-AGN and Sultan Sallehuddin Golf Club, successfully conducted the Level 1 Rules of Golf Seminar, attracting a…

100PLUS NJDP SERIES - 3RD LEG

100PLUS MGA NJDP Elite Series - 3RD Leg The 100PLUS MGA NJDP Junior Series 2026 – 3rd Leg is heading to Permaipura Golf & Country Club this October! If you’re looking to make your…

100 PLUS NJDP SERIES - 2nd LEG

100PLUS MGA NJDP Elite Series - 2nd Leg Congratulations to NJDP Elite players, Jarvis Liew and Amelia Lee, for winning the overall championship of the 2nd Leg of the 100PLUS MGA NJDP Elite Series,…