Where to tee off: the most scenic golf courses in Bali

Updated on 21/08/2018

Fast becoming a sought-after golf destination, Bali is home to some of the most picturesque courses in Southeast Asia, if not the world. Legendary players turned renowned course designers have taken advantage of Bali’s physical beauty to create demanding greens with postcard-worthy backdrops. Rise early for cooler temperatures and post-game brunches or wait until sundown and enjoy a chilled libation with your better half. Searching for the views and villas nearby that score way above par, check out our pick for the best scenic golf courses in Bali:

1) Perfect Conditions at Bali National Golf Club

Golf courses in Bali

Credit: Bali National Golf

Ranked the “Best Renovated Course in Asia Pacific”, the Bali National Golf Club has recently gotten a high-end makeover. This golf course proves to be quite a challenging 18-hole course, even for experienced golfers. With bunkers and water isles surrounding every hole, you will no doubt feel like you have entered a protected, tropical oasis at Bali National. Boasting views of Mount Agung and even glimpses of the ocean at one point, this redesigned course has earned its status as one of the most beautiful in Bali.  After an afternoon playing in the island’s heat and humidity, refresh yourself in the brand new clubhouse pool or order a hearty meal from the Nusa Dua restaurant and bar.

Golf passes are available from Rp. 990,000 – Rp. 5,500,000 per player. Membership is available.

Address:  THE MAJ Nusa Dua, Kawasan Wisata, Lot S-5, Nusa Dua, Bali 80363
Contact: +62 361 771791
Opening hours: Daily from 6 am to 7 pm

Where to stay:

Villa Bidadari

Villa Bidadari is a high-end luxury villa in every sense of the word, sitting high up on the limestone cliffs in Nusa Dua, featuring breathtaking ocean views from everywhere, even the bedrooms and bathrooms. This will make your stay unforgettable!

2) Fresh Mountain Air at Handara Golf Resort

handara golf course in bali

Credit: Handara Golf Club

Handara Golf Resort is a must-visit golf destination for nature lovers. Awarded the “Top 50 Greatest Golf Courses in the World” by GOLF Magazine, this country club is located in the crater of a dormant volcano. At an altitude of 1200 meters, this one boasts a dramatic setting where golfers can breathe in fresh mountain air as they journey between greens. Surrounded by the mountains of central Bali, this course is definitely off the beaten track, but well worth a visit for those seeking a unique sporting experience. P/S: They also provide golf lessons for adults and kids!

Prices range from Rp. 850,000 – Rp. 1,800,000 per player. Membership is available.

AddressDesa Pancasari- Singaraja, Bali Indonesia
Contact: +62 362 342 3048
Opening hours: Daily from 6.30 am to 5.30 pm

Where to stay:

Villa Sanak

Set amidst the emerald, rolling rice terraces of central Bali, Villa Sanak makes a perfect Balinese Island Getaway at the foot of Munduk. It is great for travellers wanting to stay in a quiet area of the island where they still get to see a glimpse of ‘authentic Bali’.

3. Dramatic Ocean Cliffs at New Kuta Golf

Kuta Golf Course in Bali

Credit: New Kuta Golf

This expansive cliff-edge golf course features stunning views of the deep blue Indian Ocean. As the sun sets at the horizon, the ambience at New Kuta Golf is almost magical. This 18-hole golf course is located next to Dreamland Beach in Bukit Peninsula in the southern tip of Bali. It is one of the best golf courses in all of Asia. In fact, New Kuta Golf is the winner of Indonesia’s best Golf Course by World Golf Awards and it is a must-visit! Hole #15 is also called ‘the cliffhanger’ boasting 240-degrees ocean views to blow you away. The Club House is a great place to sit down for a meal or some cold Bintang Beers and it also features a spa to loosen up those muscles after a long day spent on the golf fields.

Prices range from Rp. 1,000,000 – 1,750,000 per player. Membership is available.

Address: Jalan Raya Uluwatu, Pecatu Indah Resort, Pecatu, Jimbaran, Bali.
Contact: +62 (0)361 8481 333
Opening hours: Daily from 6 am to 6.30 pm

Where to stay:

Cabana Emile

Tropical, peaceful, beautiful and great value for money, Cabana Emile is less than 1 kilometer away from New Kuta Golf.  It is also just 5 minutes away from some beautiful white sand beaches.

4. A Scenic Setting at Bukit Pandawa Resort & Golf

bali golf club

Credit: Bukit Pandawa Golf

Beautifully landscaped gardens, ponds, fountains, flowers and the view of the Indian Ocean, things couldn’t be prettier than here at the 18-hole, Par-3 Bukit Pandawa Golf and Country Club. Another excellent golf course in the southern tip of Bali sitting high above sea level on limestone clifftops. Pandawa Golf won the 2017 World Golf Award, shortly after it’s opening in 2016. Go check it out this golf holiday to Bali.

Prices start from Rp. 950,000 – Rp. 1,250,000 per player.

Address Jl. Gunung Payung, Banjar Panti Giri, Desa Kutuh, Pandawa, Kuta Selatan, Kutuh, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Contact: +62 812-3628-2828
Opening hours: daily from 6.30 am to 5 pm

Where to stay:

Villa Uma Priyayi

Offering 4 bedrooms, Villa Uma Priyayi is beautiful, traditional and affordable. For those wanting to stay somewhere authentic and tropical, close to Pandawa Golf and Bali’s most beautiful beaches – this is the perfect pick.

5. The Iconic Nirwana Bali Golf Club – Temporarily Closed

This is easily the most famous golf club in Bali. The Nirwana Bali Golf Course was designed by Greg Norman, the former British Open Champion. Named in “Asia’s 10 Most Elite Golf Courses” by Forbes in 2012, this club’s oceanfront setting allows you to tee off while enjoying uninterrupted views of the famous Tanah Lot Temple just a few hundred meters away. Come early for breakfast at the clubhouse restaurant. This way, you can take in the coastal vistas before warming up with some practice swings. The entry charge provides you with great caddies and personal golf carts. For extra costs, you can rent clubs, balls and gloves. For a truly memorable golfing trip, come in the afternoon and play as the sun dips into the Indian Ocean.

Unfortunately, this beloved golf course had to make way for one of Donald Trump’s projects. Pan Pacific Nirwana Golf Course is no more…


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