WHILE ON CLARK
One of the most frequent questions we receive, where are the best place to play golf.
One of the most frequent questions we receive, where are the best place to play golf.
For beginners, Fontana has a small 9-hole par 3 golf course, great for family fun. It is not well shaded, so bring the umbrella and cap to protect against bright sunny days.
If you have transportation, and want to play a more shaded par 3 course, we're recommend MPLI located on Zeplin Street nearby by Hensonville. The course takes a beating during the dry hot summers, but the rest of the year is lots of fun. The Head Caddymaster is a member of the Professional Philippines Golfers Association. The long and wide fairway style driving range is my favorite in the area. It has cover for sunny and rainy days and is operated by Mr. Lee who is an excellent golf teacher. We've seen the results of his students and they have a stunning swing!
The most economic is the Clark Air Force Course. Operated by active duty military offers budget golfers a way to play at a fraction of the cost. The greens are slower than normal and during the dry season or hot summer months, the fairways are fast and brown. No golf carts are available! A lack of restrooms on the course may turn some older golfers away, but pull carts and vintage caddies are still available. The military is pro-golf and you'll be treated like a VIP.
The map shows an area called "Clark Golf Course:, however, it goes by the name of Korean Golf Course and Country Club, but we heard that will change soon as well. It features 27 holes and it's located on the backside of the Fontana resort.
If you must play every course in the area, upon exiting the Clark Mabalacat gate, turn left for about 2k and you'll run into Marina Hills, which also offers good rates and challenging approach shots. Run and operated by the local government make it affordable to most.
We can mention Beverly just briefly, its about 25K away from Clark, they have the best driving range in the area. The golf course expanded to 18 holes in 2014.
We saved the best for last....Clark Sun Valley features 36 holes. The first 9 holes opened in 2013 and the final 36th hole finished in 2014. Without question, its the best maintained course in the area! Green fees are nearly the same and a bargain considering what you're getting. Carts are mandatory because of the terrain. Imagine playing golf in the grand canyon...such a spectacular view on both the Public (Sun Valley) and Member (Clark) courses. Workers are constantly improving the landscape. This is the only course that ProThrowbacks is a member of, there's no monthly fees and all we pay for is the cart, caddy, and insurance.
If you have transportation, and want to play a more shaded par 3 course, we're recommend MPLI located on Zeplin Street nearby by Hensonville. The course takes a beating during the dry hot summers, but the rest of the year is lots of fun. The Head Caddymaster is a member of the Professional Philippines Golfers Association. The long and wide fairway style driving range is my favorite in the area. It has cover for sunny and rainy days and is operated by Mr. Lee who is an excellent golf teacher. We've seen the results of his students and they have a stunning swing!
The most economic is the Clark Air Force Course. Operated by active duty military offers budget golfers a way to play at a fraction of the cost. The greens are slower than normal and during the dry season or hot summer months, the fairways are fast and brown. No golf carts are available! A lack of restrooms on the course may turn some older golfers away, but pull carts and vintage caddies are still available. The military is pro-golf and you'll be treated like a VIP.
The map shows an area called "Clark Golf Course:, however, it goes by the name of Korean Golf Course and Country Club, but we heard that will change soon as well. It features 27 holes and it's located on the backside of the Fontana resort.
If you must play every course in the area, upon exiting the Clark Mabalacat gate, turn left for about 2k and you'll run into Marina Hills, which also offers good rates and challenging approach shots. Run and operated by the local government make it affordable to most.
We can mention Beverly just briefly, its about 25K away from Clark, they have the best driving range in the area. The golf course expanded to 18 holes in 2014.
We saved the best for last....Clark Sun Valley features 36 holes. The first 9 holes opened in 2013 and the final 36th hole finished in 2014. Without question, its the best maintained course in the area! Green fees are nearly the same and a bargain considering what you're getting. Carts are mandatory because of the terrain. Imagine playing golf in the grand canyon...such a spectacular view on both the Public (Sun Valley) and Member (Clark) courses. Workers are constantly improving the landscape. This is the only course that ProThrowbacks is a member of, there's no monthly fees and all we pay for is the cart, caddy, and insurance.
SHOPPING
Shop 'til you drop! There may just be a few duty-free shops left. But it's still worth
shopping around for the best imported bargains. Lest we forget, Clark was
the PX center of the country before imported stuff found its way to
supermarkets and department stores.
Arjan Trading Corporation (045) 599-2593 to 96
Clark Interiors Duty Free (045) 599-3817 to 19
Oriental Duty Free (045) 599-2114 to 15
Parkson Duty Free (045) 599-2700
Puregold Duty Free (045) 599-2185
Go horseback-riding along the Sacobia River!
One of the activities in Clark is horseback riding at El Kabayo Riding Stables. While you can take the horse around the area, if you are adventurous and up to the challenge, why not go for a ride down to the Sacobia River and enjoy the lahar canyons created by the eruption of Mount Pinatubo?
El Kabayo Riding Stables (045) 499-0920
Visit Paradise Ranch!
While in Clark, you can take a trip to Paradise Ranch Nature and Conservation Park. It’s an environmental project designed to educate children and the general public on protecting the environment and saving wildlife. It is located on the hills of Clark, with fog and temperature
comparable to Tagaytay, a billion-peso view of Clark, surrounding cities and towns, overlooking the Sacobia River, Mounts Pinatubo and Arayat, and other mountains and majestic sceneries for everybody to enjoy. It is the home of Zoocobia Fun Zoo and Vista Montana Pool.
Paradise Ranch (045) 889-8245 to 46
Take a dip at Puning Hot Springs!
You can enjoy a visit to the Puning Hot Springs, complete with treatments. Their price is reasonable and it includes a simple lunch, the 4x4 ride from Garden Restaurant to and from the hot spring, entrance fees to the hot spring and use of the facilities, sand steam (you will be covered up
to your neck with volcanic sand), body mud pack, and a foot massage. One of the attractions of Puning Hot Springs is a steaming hot waterfall. The water in the stream is close to 90 deg. C. And some of the water is diverted into various pools with different temperatures ranging from 40 to
70 deg. C. There are eight hot pools and one cold pool. So if one pool is too hot for you, you can take a dip in the next one. Puning Hot Springs (045) 499-0629
Fly over Mount Pinatubo!
We all know about the trek to Mount Pinatubo via Capas, Tarlac. But have you ever wanted to see how Mount Pinatubo looks from the sky? Thanks to the Mount Pinatubo Sky Tour of Omni Aviation in Clark, for a reasonable price you can now see the birds’ eye view. Omni Aviation (045) 599-5524
Try the international cuisine!
The Greater Clark area is a mecca for international cuisine and Don Juico and Fields Avenues bring you around the world with their international restaurants. Among the favorites are C' Italian Dining, Iguana's (Mexican), VFW (American), AC Rumpa (American), Cottage Kitchen (Cajun/Creole), Red Sea (Lebanese), Hana-Mi (Japanese) . . . the list is endless! There's even a Korea Town with over a hundred restaurants along Friendship Highway.
Angeles City Sports and Country Club (045) 892-6358
Fontana Golf Club (045) 499-1179
Marina Hills
McKinney
Sun Valley Resort - Coming Soon
Try your luck at the many casinos!
If you're a high-roller or just looking for some fun, there are several casinos such as Casino Filipino, Fontana Casino, Hotel Stotsenberg's Casablanca Casino, and the recently opened Casino Widus. You can also try your luck at Casino Filipino Angeles along MacArthur Highway,
Balibago, Angeles City.
Casablanca Casino (Hotel Stotsenberg) (045) 499-0888
Casino Filipino Angeles (045) 892-5014/892-5073
Casino Widus (Hotel Vida) (045) 499-4387/499-0979
Fontana Casino (045) 599-5777/843-8798
Oxford Casino (045) 499-1179/499-0695
Raise your adrenalin at Clark International Speedway!
Be thrilled with the fast and the furious racing enthusiast with their modified and extremely fast cars. Satisfy your hunger for speed by watching a variety of motor sports on a course designed for drag racing, circuit racing, off roading, and drifting.
Ride a mountain bike around Clark and Sacobia at sunset!
The zigzag, uphill, and downhill roads of the Clark and Sacobia area make for a challenging fresh-air ride. Join other bikers every evening in this healthy and environmentally sound trip.
Watch a cultural dinner-show at the Museo ning Angeles!
The best of Kapampangan hospitality: a buffet spread consisting of the most delectable cuisine and the finest of music and dances. Truly a feast for the mind, body, and soul. For reservations, call: (045) 887-4703 or email [email protected].
Dare to go to Adventure Park @ Clarkland!
Amidst the natural setting of the Clark Picnic Grounds, both children and adults can enjoy Dinosaur Island and these amenities: botanical garden, boating, adults’ zipline, kids’ ziplet, camping grounds, retreat house, wavepool, villas, Aeta Center, outdoor sports area, playground area, tree
houses, function tents, waterpark, ATVs, boardwalk, picnic grounds, souvenir shops, and biking area. All at reasonable prices.
Tourism Information Centers
GREATER CLARK VISITORS BUREAU (045) 599-2381
Alliance of Travel & Tour Agencies of Pampanga (045) 888-6998
Angeles City Tourism Office (045) 322-0507
Angeles International Travel Center (045) 625-6051
Castro Travel Solutions Agency (045) 625-6608
Clark Tourism Promotions Office (045) 599-3222
Department of Tourism (045) 961-2612
Metro Angeles Travel (045) 888-3027
Pampanga Agents Travel Society (045) 861-2020
Pentravel Tours (045) 625-6203
Ties That Travel (045) 625-5548
(Many thanks to Mr Ivan Henares for the original version of "15 Ways to
Enjoy . . .")
Where to play on Clark
Coming soon, we'll have a comprehensive list on all types of activities on Clark.
Baseball
Stadium Update
For those who wonder what that huge stadium along the NLEX highway is all about....here's some information about that stadium. Philippine Arena is a world class indoor arena. Upon its completion will be the largest dome arena in the world. It is being constructed in Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue and Santa Maria, in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. It is a project of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) as part of its 100th year of re-establishment in the Philippines on July 27, 2014. The arena is expected to have a seating capacity of 55,000. Groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 17, 2011. Architectural design were provided by Populous, an architectural design firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. Construction of the arena was awarded to Hanwha Engineering and Construction Corporationof Korea. The audio and video consultant is Engineering Harmonics. The arena is designed as an auditorium. It will hold major church gatherings. It will also operate as a multi-us sports and concert venue capable of holding a range of events, from boxing, basketball, footaball, and live music.
According to INC Executive Minister, Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo, the Philippine Arena can be used not only by the Church but by the public in general whether for local or international events. It can also host a number of regional sporting events such as SEA Games and Asian Games since the New Era University Sports Complex is also being constructed nearby.
Here's a drive-by photo of the new stadium as of May 19, 2013. Sorry for the slight blur, but going 100 clicks on NLEX north and lowering the window and just a quick shot will have to do for now. Get excited folks, this will the best stadium in the Philippines.
According to INC Executive Minister, Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo, the Philippine Arena can be used not only by the Church but by the public in general whether for local or international events. It can also host a number of regional sporting events such as SEA Games and Asian Games since the New Era University Sports Complex is also being constructed nearby.
Here's a drive-by photo of the new stadium as of May 19, 2013. Sorry for the slight blur, but going 100 clicks on NLEX north and lowering the window and just a quick shot will have to do for now. Get excited folks, this will the best stadium in the Philippines.
Fishing
Within 1K from our location is the lake at Clearwater. Please stop by ProThrowbacks, Pure Gold Duty Free, get your fishing equipment and have some family fun on Clark Philippines.
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