For more than a
hundred years, golf has been played in Indonesia. As a result,
international standard courses have sprung up in several parts
of the country, and Bali, too, has its share of courses that
are just for pure enjoyment of the game. Indeed, golf is a
very popular sport with both tourists and the
locals. |
Bali
Golf & Country Club
Voted "One of Asia's
5 best golf courses" by an expert panel in Fortune Magazine
U.S.A., Bali Golf & Country Club, ensconced in the deluxe
resort of Nusa Dua, offers enthusiasts a unique golfing
experience with world class breathtaking sights.
Designed by renowned golf course
architects Rodney Wright and Robin Nelson of Hawaii, the
18-hole par 72 course hosted the 1994 Alfred Dunhill Master
tournament, which featured several of the world's top golfers,
including Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomery and Vijay
Singh.
The course has multiple tees,
allowing for play by novice and professionals. Each hole is
unique and the course has three definite settings for play.
From hole 1-9, play extends up a hill through thick
vegetation, giving players the opportunity to enjoy the
panoramic scenes of the Indian Ocean and Nusa Dua. They can
also see the majestic Mt. Agung on a clear day. The first half
of the course has several water spots, creeks, and waterfalls;
and small, hand-built stone walls line the sides of the tees
and fairways, resembling the rice field terraces of
Bali.
Holes 10-1C are played through a
coconut grove with some of the palms as high as 100 feet.
Holes 17-18 are played along the beachside and back toward a
16 acre lake.
At the end of a round, golfers can
indulge in a relaxing and exhilarating massage or spa
treatment at The Spa at Bali Golf & Country Club. Trained
caddies, golf carts, and all necessary equipment are available
for hire at the proshop. The well appointed clubhouse has a
swimming pool, two bars and an open-air restaurant.
A recent addition to the Bali Golf
and Country Club has been the Wantilan Golf Villas. Set within
the golf course, these three- and four-bedroom, self contained
villas can be rented on a short-term basis. Guests will
receive personalized service, attractive golf fees and
priority tee times.
Bali Golf & Country
Club Nusa Dua Tel.
771 793 Advance Reservations Tel. 772
495 |
Bali
Handara Kosaido Country Club
Located at 1 142
meters above sea level in Bedugul, Bali Handara Kosaido
Country Club boasts of an 18-hole, par72 championship golf
course that is listed among the world's fifty
greatest.
Designed by international golfer
and course architect, Peter Thompson, Michael Wolferidge and
Associates, the course is surrounded by mountains with a
panoramic view of Lake Buyan, and is popular for its
difficulty. The scenery and the
low average temperature of 16-20C present a refreshing change
from the heat of southern Bali.
Accommodation at the club consists
of Balinese bungalows or hotel and suite rooms, which are
heated. Facilities at the club include tennis courts, fitness
center and massage, Japanese bath and sauna. Golf carts,
equipment and services of caddies are available at the
proshop. F&B outlets include three restaurants and a
karaoke bar, and there is also a fully-equipped convention and
banquet hall for up to 100 people.
Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club Jl. By Pass
Ngurah Rai Tel. 288 944 Bank Pacific Building 3th
Floor Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 7-8 Jakarta 10220 Tel.
021 570 4893 |
The
Grand Bali Beach Golf Courses
Open to both hotel
guests and visitors, The Grand Bali Beach Hotel has a
challenging 9-hole golf course with many trees. The clubhouse
has a restaurant and a bar. Equipment and services of caddies
are available. The Grand Bali Beach hotel guests receive a 50%
discount on green fees. Those not ready for the course can
practice at a driving range in nearby Renon.
The Grand Bali Beach Golf Courses The Grand Bali
Beach Hotel, Sanur Tel. 288 511 |
Nirwana
Bali Golf Club
Nirwana Bali Golf
Club, situated near the Tanah Lot Temple, has breath-taking
views over the Indian Ocean.
The resort consists of a golf
course, a five-star hotel managed by Le Meridien, a racquet
sports center, 672 luxury villas, timeshare suites, resort
homes and townhouses.
The par 17, 18-hole course was
designed by Greg Norman who incorporated rice terraces and
creeks into it, resulting in one of the most visually
spectacular courses in Asia. Three holes are played on cliffs
overlooking the lndian Ocean and the twelfth hole, which
overlooks the Tanah Lot temple, is one of the most
photographed in the world.
Golf carts are compulsory and
playing assistants must accompany all golfers. A Balinese
open-style clubhouse serves refreshments and food, and a
proshop has equipment for rent. Guests at Le Meridien receive
discounted rates for golf.
Nirwana Bali Golf Club Le Meridien Resort, Tanah
Lot Tel. 815
960 | |