Royale Jakarta Golf Club
Bob Moore and the JMP design group built Royale Jakarta in 2008 as a modern 27 hole championship venue minutes from the city center. Host of the Indonesian Masters won by Lee Westwood, it has been named the best course in Indonesia multiple times.
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The verdict
Royale Jakarta is the city's modern championship statement. Opened in 2008 to a design by Bob Moore of the JMP group, it spreads three nines, the North, South and West, across a large site near Halim Perdanakusuma in East Jakarta, just fifteen minutes from downtown. Big, contoured greens, sweeping bunkering and well defined water make it a genuine test from the back tees, and the conditioning is among the best in the capital.
The tournament pedigree is real. Royale Jakarta hosted the Indonesian Masters in 2011 and 2012, both won by Lee Westwood, and it has been voted the best course in Indonesia several times. For the traveling golfer it is the obvious headline round in Jakarta, easily paired with the water bound Damai Indah PIK Course or the hill country of Rancamaya.
Royale Jakarta Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 2008
- Designer
- Bob Moore, JMP design group
- Type
- Modern championship parkland
- Par
- 36 per nine
- Yardage
- 27 holes, about 6,697 m
- Green fee
- Public, indicative
Designer, opening year and layout verified June 2026 from Royale Jakarta Golf Club and leading course databases. The 27 hole course was designed by Bob Moore of the JMP design group and opened in 2008, with three nines each a par 36 totaling about 6,697 meters. Green fees are daily fee and vary by weekday, weekend and time of day, with caddie and cart additional; figures are indicative for 2026, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The scale is the first thing you notice. Royale Jakarta was built to championship dimensions, with broad fairways, large undulating greens and bold, sculpted bunkering that frames the lines from the tee. The three nines each have their own character, and combining any two gives a stiff but fair 18 from the back markers, which is exactly what a tournament host needs.
Water comes into play on a number of holes, demanding committed approaches and careful lay ups, and the greens are quick and full of movement, the same surfaces that tested a field including Lee Westwood at the Indonesian Masters. Position off the tee sets up everything, and the player who manages the angles into these greens will score far better than the one who simply hits it hard.
Conditioning is a point of pride here, with true putting surfaces and well groomed fairways that hold up under heavy play. Caddies are experienced with the tournament lines, and a good one helps a first time visitor judge the pace of the greens and the carries over water.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Daily fee; visitors and members welcome, advance booking recommended |
| Green fee | Daily fee that varies by weekday, weekend and time, caddie and cart additional (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Book ahead through the club or a Jakarta golf specialist; weekend tee times go early |
| On the day | Caddies provided; carts available; collared shirts, tailored shorts or trousers and soft spikes expected |
| Getting there | Halim Perdanakusuma, East Jakarta, about 15 to 30 minutes from central Jakarta by toll road |
| Best months | May to September in the drier season for the firmest, fastest conditions |
Access and fee arrangements verified June 2026; daily fee rates change by season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Central and south Jakarta offer the widest choice of international hotels within easy reach of Royale Jakarta, and the East Jakarta location near Halim keeps the transfer short by city standards. A central base also keeps the rest of the capital's golf and dining close at hand.
Royale Jakarta is the natural anchor for a city golf stay, paired with the Damai Indah PIK Course and a hill country day at Rancamaya. Our team can arrange the lodging, tee times and transfers around your group.
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Royale Jakarta Golf Club questions
Who designed Royale Jakarta Golf Club and when did it open?
Royale Jakarta was designed by Bob Moore of the JMP design group and opened in 2008 as a 27 hole championship venue near Halim Perdanakusuma in East Jakarta.
What tournaments has Royale Jakarta hosted?
Royale Jakarta hosted the Indonesian Masters in 2011 and 2012, both won by Lee Westwood, and it has been named the best course in Indonesia several times.
Can visitors play Royale Jakarta?
Yes. Royale Jakarta is a daily fee course open to visitors and members. Green fees vary by weekday, weekend and time of day, and booking ahead is recommended.
How far is Royale Jakarta from the city center?
The club is in East Jakarta near Halim Perdanakusuma, roughly 15 to 30 minutes from downtown Jakarta by toll road depending on traffic.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases; indicative green fees verified June 2026 and change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.