Indonesia Golf Course Renovations: 2026
Indonesia, and Bali in particular, is investing heavily in its golf courses, with one of the island's marquee layouts closed for a full rebuild and others upgrading facilities. For 2026 that means a scene in transition. Here is what is changing, what stays open and how to plan around it.
Photo: New Kuta Golf Bali via Google.
The headline: Bali's courses are being upgraded
The most significant project is at Bali National Golf Club, one of the island's most prestigious courses, which closed from 1 July 2025 for a comprehensive renovation and is officially scheduled to reopen in early 2027. For 2026 that means one of Bali's headline courses is off the board, so trips this year need to plan around its absence.
More broadly, with global golf tourism rebounding, Indonesia's courses have been investing in renovations and sustainability, upgrading conditioning and facilities. The direction of travel is clear: the country is positioning its golf product for a stronger, more modern future.
What stays open and improving in 2026
While Bali National rebuilds, the island's other courses remain in play and several are upgrading. New Kuta Golf, the dramatic clifftop course within the Pecatu Indah resort on the Bukit peninsula, completed an expansion of its locker and operational facilities through 2025, part of a wider effort to enhance the experience for visiting golfers.
That pattern, of courses reinvesting in clubhouses, lockers and conditioning rather than wholesale redesign, is the typical shape of Indonesian golf renovation for 2026. The result for visitors is a steadily improving experience at the courses that remain open across Bali and Jakarta.
How to plan it for 2026
For a 2026 Indonesia golf trip, build the itinerary around the courses that are open, with New Kuta and the other Bukit peninsula and Jakarta layouts the natural anchors while Bali National is closed. Confirm the status of any course before you travel, since renovation timelines can shift.
Bali plays year round but is most comfortable in the drier season from roughly April to October, while the wetter months bring afternoon storms. Treat any quoted green fee as indicative for 2026, check current course status and tee time policy, and always confirm directly before booking.
Our take
Our take is that Indonesia is a golf destination on the up, investing in its courses for the long term even if that means short term disruption, as at Bali National. For 2026, the smart trip works around the closures and enjoys the upgraded courses that remain open.
Travel in the dry season, anchor the trip on the open Bukit peninsula and Jakarta courses, check course status before you go, and keep Bali National in mind for a return once it reopens in 2027.
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Questions
Which Indonesian golf course is closed for renovation in 2026?
Bali National Golf Club, one of Bali's most prestigious courses, closed from 1 July 2025 for a comprehensive renovation and is officially scheduled to reopen in early 2027. Trips in 2026 need to plan around its closure.
Are Bali's other golf courses open in 2026?
Yes. While Bali National rebuilds, courses such as New Kuta Golf on the Bukit peninsula remain open, and several have been upgrading facilities. Confirm the status of any course before you travel, since timelines can change.
When is the best time to play golf in Bali?
Bali plays year round but is most comfortable in the drier season, roughly April to October, while the wetter months bring afternoon storms. Treat any quoted green fee as indicative for 2026 and confirm course status and fees before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Renovation status and course details verified June 2026 from resort and golf travel sources; timelines and fees change, so always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.