List of Best Golf Courses in Indonesia

Indonesia is a unique country with thirteen thousand islands, a unique coastline, cultural diversity, rain-forests and historical sites thus setting the basis for many an interesting travel possibilities.

Golf courses in Indonesia are found popularly in Jakarta, Bali and Bintan. Jakarta- the bustling Capital and international "Hub" of Indonesia is a mix of high end business districts, crazy traffic, shopping malls, mind blowing nightlife and a lip-smacking cuisine. Jakarta has come up as a leading golf tourism destination with numerous quality golf courses.

Bali represents a completely different culture set in a tropical paradise with forested hills of Bedugul to the endless beaches of Kuta. There are 4 good quality golf courses where you get a chance to experience new challenges.

The luxury Golf clubs and resorts that are listed below are all excellent choices.

Emerald Golf Club

* Established in the year 1994
* Designed by Arnold Palmer & Jack Nicklaus
* The resort is a 27 -Hole / 108 Par /9775m Layout
* The course is a 45 minutes' drive from Jakarta

The course makes for a severely challenging round of golf, and the river takes you along uneven fairways never giving you an easy lie or approach shot. The Emerald golf club is the best destination for Golfing in Indonesia.

The course was designed to host championships and has hosted numerous like the Indonesian Opens, the Dunhill Asian Masters and Volvo Masters Asia and also the recent Indonesian PGA One Asia event.

The Emerald golf club offers numerous onsite facilities like, carts, caddies, Pro Shop, Banqueting Facilities, and a Driving Range.

Bali Handara Golf Club

* Established in the year 1974
* Designed by Peter Thomson, Michael Wolveridge & Associates
* 18 Holes / 72 Par / 6371 Yards Layout
* Located a 120 minutes' drive away from Ngurah Rai International Airport

The course has been rated in the past as one the best courses in Asia. Bali Handara Golf Club is lined with strawberry plantations, trees, flowers and cool hills. Enjoy the game with great views of the surrounding hills and the misty mountain air. Don't forget to visit your caddy's strawberry farm after the round and enjoy them freshly plucked.

The Club is open all days and offers various onsite facilities like, carts, caddies, Pro Shop, Golf Coaching, Restaurant & Bar, a Driving Range and Accommodation for golf lovers.

Klub Golf Bogor Raya

* Established in the year 1997
* Designed by Graham V. Marsh
* 15 Holes / 71 Par / 7654 Yards layout
* Located 30 mts away from Jakarta

Klub Golf Bogor Raya is an exceptional golf course carved out in a tropical setting. All holes are remarkably named after diverse types of tropical Palms. Some of them are suited to all levels of golfers, so with a right approach, a good player could go through the round with a very good score.

The Klub Golf Bogor Raya course is open every day and offers various onsite facilities like, Restaurant, Carts, Caddies, Massage and Banqueting Facilities.

In order to fulfill the basic Golf demands of international tourists, numerous golf hotels and resorts have opened across the country. Both Jakarta and Bali however have wild nightlife and party scene. Jakarta plays host to a myriad of bars, discos, nightclubs and golfing clubs that are sure to steal your heart.