Indonesia Golf Holidays
Clifftop links above the Indian Ocean, an all par 3 course on the edge of the sea, a cool layout in a volcanic crater, and Gary Player golf by the beach on an island a ferry ride from Singapore. Indonesia pairs world class resort golf with one of the great holiday destinations on earth, and Bali is the easiest base of all to build a week around.
Photo: Bali National Golf Club, Nusa Dua via Google.
Who this trip suits
Indonesia is for the golfer who wants the round and the holiday in equal measure. The courses are dramatic and well conditioned, the caddies are part of the experience, and the rest of the day is Bali: beaches, spas, world class dining and a culture unlike anywhere else in golf. It suits couples and families who want golf alongside a luxury escape, and buddies groups looking for a long haul trip with serious courses, big views and value that the marquee Asian destinations cannot match.
Bali is the heart of it, with four very different courses inside an easy drive, so a group can play a clifftop links one morning and a mountain layout the next without changing hotels. From there the trip extends naturally: the island of Bintan, a short ferry from Singapore, adds Ria Bintan's Gary Player courses for a second leg, and Jakarta offers a city round at Robert Trent Jones Jr's Pondok Indah for those passing through. It is a flexible destination that rewards a planner who knows the courses and the seasons.
The courses to build it around
Bali National, Nusa Dua
An award winning resort course rebuilt by Nelson and Haworth, threading through tropical landscaping beside the Nusa Dua beach. Polished, playable and central to the main resort strip, it is the natural anchor of a Bali golf week.
New Kuta Golf, Uluwatu
A links style layout on the Bukit peninsula with clifftop holes high above the Indian Ocean, named a best new international course on opening in 2007 and a host of the Indonesian Open. Wind, ocean views and bold golf.
Bukit Pandawa
A spectacular full par 3 course of eighteen one shotters along the southern cliffs, the holes ranging from short wedges to long irons across ravines and over the sea. A thrilling half day and a perfect change of pace.
Bali Handara, Bedugul
An iconic mountain course set inside a volcanic crater in the cool highlands, framed by jungle and peaks. A complete contrast to the coast, with soft air, dramatic scenery and one of the most photographed gates in golf.
Ria Bintan, Bintan Island
Gary Player's 27 holes by the sea on Bintan, a short ferry from Singapore. The Ocean Course runs holes right along the beach and is consistently rated among the finest in the region, ideal as a second leg or a Singapore add on.
Pondok Indah, Jakarta
A Robert Trent Jones Jr design in the heart of the capital, established in 1976, a mature city course for golfers passing through Jakarta on the way to or from the islands.
Course facts verified June 2026 from the clubs and recognized golf sources. Bali National was rebuilt by Nelson and Haworth, New Kuta opened in 2007, Ria Bintan was designed by Gary Player with the Ocean Course opening in 1998, and Pondok Indah is a Robert Trent Jones Jr design from 1976. Access, conditioning and green fees change, so always confirm with each club before booking.
A sample Bali golf week, day by day
Arrive in Bali
Fly into Denpasar, settle into a Nusa Dua or Bukit resort, and ease in with a spa afternoon and dinner by the beach.
Bali National
An easy first round on the central resort course, caddies assigned, lunch at the clubhouse, then the pool or the surf.
New Kuta, Uluwatu
The clifftop links in the morning wind, followed by sunset at the Uluwatu temple and a long dinner on the Bukit.
Bukit Pandawa or a rest day
A fast, thrilling round on the all par 3 cliff course, or a full day off for the beach, the spa and the culture.
Bali Handara in the crater
A drive up to the cool highlands for the mountain course, mist, jungle and the famous gate, then back down for the last night.
Home, or on to Bintan
Fly home, or extend with a ferry to Bintan for Ria Bintan's Gary Player golf and a Singapore finish.
Indicative green fees and when to book
| Course | Style and note | Indicative green fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bali National | Nelson and Haworth resort course, Nusa Dua | about 130 to 160 USD |
| New Kuta Golf | Clifftop links, Uluwatu | about 110 to 150 USD |
| Bukit Pandawa | All par 3 cliff course | about 75 to 100 USD |
| Bali Handara | Mountain course in the crater | about 50 to 90 USD |
| Ria Bintan (Ocean) | Gary Player seaside course, Bintan | about 120 to 160 USD |
Best time to book: the dry season from May to September gives the most reliable golfing weather; the wet season from November to March brings short afternoon showers, so take morning tee times and book 2 to 4 months ahead. Caddies and buggies via our trip enquiry; where to stay via our recommended hotels and resorts.
Plan an Indonesia golf holiday
Tell us roughly when you want to travel and how many are in the group, and a concierge will build an Indonesia trip around the Bali courses, with an optional Bintan or Jakarta leg, costed to the head, with tee times and the resort sorted, and no obligation.
Indonesia golf holiday questions
Where should you play golf in Indonesia?
Bali is the natural base, with Bali National at Nusa Dua, the clifftop links of New Kuta at Uluwatu, the all par 3 cliff course at Bukit Pandawa and the cool mountain layout of Bali Handara in the Bedugul crater. For a second leg, the island of Bintan, a short ferry from Singapore, holds Ria Bintan's Gary Player courses by the sea, while Jakarta offers Robert Trent Jones Jr's Pondok Indah in the city. Most trips pair several Bali courses with an optional Bintan or Jakarta extension.
How much does a golf holiday in Indonesia cost?
Bali green fees run roughly from about 50 dollars at the mountain course to around 140 dollars or more at the marquee resort courses for 2026, with caddies included or inexpensive and buggies extra. A week with several rounds, a Nusa Dua or Bintan resort and transfers typically lands in the low to mid thousands per head depending on hotel standard and group size. Figures are indicative for 2026; always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time for a golf trip to Indonesia?
The dry season from roughly May to September gives the most reliable golfing weather in Bali and Bintan, with warm days and lower humidity. The wet season from November to March brings short, heavy afternoon showers, so morning tee times are wise. Indonesia is a year round destination, but the dry season is the sweet spot for a golf focused trip.
Do you take a caddie in Indonesia?
Yes. Caddies are standard at Indonesian courses and usually included or very inexpensive, and most clubs assign one per player. They are a real part of the experience, reading the grain on tropical greens and managing your round in the heat. A modest gratuity is customary on top of the fee. Buggies are widely available and often advisable on the hillier cliff and crater courses.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts verified June 2026; green fees indicative for the 2026 season, always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.