JOHOR, (SOROT.ID) — The world’s most prestigious amateur golf tournament, the World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) 2026, continues to receive widespread praise from participants attending from all corners of the globe. Held in the integrated coastal resort area of Desaru Coast, Johor, Malaysia, the event was not only defined by the fierce competition on the greens, but also left a deep emotional memory for the players.
One of the international female players expressed her admiration for the perfect combination of world-class golf course challenges, stunning tropical beach landscape beauty, and the warm welcome from the community and organizing committee.
Full support from Tourism Malaysia also helped ensure that the entire series of events ran smoothly and provided ultimate comfort for international guests.
“This year’s event has provided an extraordinary experience. The support of top-notch facilities, beautiful natural scenery, and the warm welcome from the community and organizers made this event very memorable,” she expressed, Thursday (10/29/2026).
Another player expressed deep appreciation for the smoothly run and well-organized tournament series. The full support from the organizers and Tourism Malaysia also ensured that all delegates’ needs were well met, creating an atmosphere of high camaraderie and sportsmanship among the participants.
”This year’s event has provided an extraordinary experience. The support of top-notch facilities, beautiful natural scenery, and the warm welcome from the community and organizers made this event very memorable,” he stated.
These positive testimonials from the participants further solidify the reputation of Malaysia, particularly the Johor and Desaru Coast regions, as a premier sports tourism destination in Southeast Asia.
The success of presenting high-end accommodation facilities, friendly service, and international-scale tournament management proves Malaysia’s readiness to host large-scale global sports events in the future.
