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Celebrating a 50 year legacy

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Celebrating 50 years of Golf

The Volkswagen Golf turns 50 this year

Take a look back at the biggest celebration of the Golf’s 50th anniversary here in Malaysia!

Illustration of seven Volkswagen Golf cars from different years lined up, showcasing the evolution over 50 years with text "GOLF FAN FEST 2024" and "50 years of Golf.

Golf Fan Fest 2024

Relive the unforgettable moments in the biggest Golf Gathering that happened on 24 August 2024 at Sepang International Circuit.

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50 years of hot-hatch fun

Discover the Golf Edition 50, an exclusive, limited-run model that brings everything you love about the GTI, with unique styling cues.

A white Volkswagen Golf Edition 50 car is parked in a red room with vertical light bars on both sides.

VW 50 Years of Golf filter

A hand holding a phone with a photo of a car and the text "My Golf and I: 50 years of Golf." The screen displays an Instagram filter promotion for Volkswagen's 50 years of Golf campaign.

Share your Golf story with us!

Snap a photo of the Golf with the VW 50 Years of Golf filter on Instagram.

Whether you're a proud owner or an avid fan of our icon, we want you to showcase your best Golf photos, from the MK1 all the way through to the latest generation of the Golf.

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Iconic evolution, irreplaceable memories

As we etch another chapter into the legacy of this timeless classic, brush up on your history with these fascinating Golf facts.

The history of the Golf

The original icon - the Golf. A game changer since 1974, it continues to redefine and challenge the standards for hatchbacks everywhere.

As we lead up to celebrate its 50th birthday, let's return to the humble beginnings of this timeless classic.

A vintage car partially shown in the foreground against a blue and yellow background with the text "A Timeless Icon: The Golf Hits 50" and "50 years of Golf.
A partial side view of a Volkswagen Golf with text stating its introduction date, March 29, 1974.
Black-and-white image of Giorgetto Giugiaro standing next to a Volkswagen hatchback
An artwork showing various Volkswagen Golf car models
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf Mk1 and Beetle on a blue background.
Blueprint-style illustration of a car labeled "Rabbit" in the U.S., known for its small and nimble body.

Golf GTI: The quintessential performance hatchback

An orange background with large white number 50. Silhouettes of four individuals are in the foreground.
Silhouette of engineers examining a model car against an orange background.
Image of a Volkswagen Golf GTI with text explaining that GTI stands for Grand Tourer Injection
Black and white photo of Frankfurt's International Motor Show in September 1975, featuring various cars including a Golf GTI.
An advertisement showing various Volkswagen GTI rims.
A black-and-white image showing multiple Volkswagen Golf cars with the text.

While the Golf GTI is now a revolutionary variant that is driven by innovation, it first started from a vision to blend everyday practicality with the rebellious essence of a racing force.

Hop on and understand how this thrilling hatchback came to be.

As the Golf GTI's legacy continues to shine on, let's take a look into the precise engineering and innovation that powers this rebel with a cause.

Blueprint-style background with automotive parts, large white "50" in the centre
A front view of a Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 is shown.
A white Volkswagen Golf GTI is parked on a road.
A white Volkswagen Golf GTI drives on an urban road at night.
Image of interior seats from an Adidas Golf GTI car against a blue background.
Image of a car dashboard with a three-spoke steering wheel.

Famous Golf Owners

Image showing three individuals with black bars over their eyes under the text "Famous Golf Owners."
Image featuring David Beckham in a tuxedo with text "David Beckham, Turquoise Golf"
Jeremy Clarkson in a black tuxedo with a white shirt against a green background.
An image of Kate Middleton with yellow background.
A monochrome photo of Mark Zuckerberg with a dark background and red lower half.
Pope Benedict XVI is depicted on a poster with a purple background.
Image of Princess Diana wearing a white hat with a striped band.

When an icon finds itself in the hands of other icons, greatness is inevitable.

Find out if any of your favourite celebrities are behind the wheel of this timeless classic!

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A person is driving a Golf car with a sunroof open covered by Overlaid text

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An automotive history icon

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A row of different colored Golf cars, including one yellow car, parked indoors with a floor-to-ceiling glass wall in the background.
Red Golf 8 GTI & Golf 1 GTI with Red Background

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