Indonesia

Indonesia is Asia’s largest archipelago with over 13,000 islands sprawled across its vast area. The island of Java contains most of the major centers including the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta. In addition to Jakarta, other main spots include Surabaya, Bogor and Yogyakarta. Indonesia is an ex-Dutch colony, having been independent since 1945. Indonesia is also home to the popular island of Bali, which is well know for its culture, beaches and golf.

Jakarta being the capital city means many Indonesian golf holidays start there, though Denpasar airport in Bali does have some long-hail non-stops so it is possible to begin in Bali also. Indonesia may not yet be on everyone’s golf radars, which makes it the perfect place to visit before it gains popularity as the golf is excellent. There are excellent courses across the country, and the caddies are known to be particularly good.

Bogor and Surabaya do bring some more temperate climates when compared to Jakarta and Bali, so for those looking to get some less-humid golf those are cities to consider when thinking Indonesia golf.

Golf in Jakarta is very good quality. The courses are meticulously manicured, kept in great shape and have some of the best caddies in the region. Jakarta is home to courses that host professional events, and ensure an excellent golf trip while also being able to take in some culture, as well as some excellent nightlife. The golf scene in Jakarta, as well as Indonesia as a whole, is extremely underrated and with the top service and quality golf courses Jakarta has to offer, it should be on everyone’s list to try out! Read more…

Golf in Bali mainly revolves around three courses, all of which are very good. If on a longer golf holiday in Bali, one can play each course twice so, on the second time around, golfers will have some local knowledge and should be able to improve on their score from the first time around. Whatever the score turns out to be, Bali will surely provide some excellent memories on your golf experience. Read more…

Surabaya is surrounded by lush green forests, and twin volcanoes known as Arjuno and Welirang. Surabaya’s central district still gives a very traditional feel, and the city is great to explore on foot while visiting many local shops, restaurants and handcrafts shops. The golf in Surabaya is also spectacular, with some great courses set in the forest and fauna that surrounds the city. It is great to include this as part of a longer trip together with Bali or Jakarta. Read more…

Bogor is located about a 75 minute drive south of the Indonesian capital of Jakarta. It is set up in the mountains, surrounded by beautiful mountain peaks and lots of forest, making it one of the more cool and temperate golf destinations in South East Asia. With seven excellent golf courses in the area, golfers can spend plenty of time enjoying great golf, and some relaxing time in the area which is sparsely populated and full of nature. Read more…