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GOLF IN BALI
Golf is a popular game in Indonesia, having being introduced here more
than a hundred years ago. Golf courses can be found
in many parts of Indonesia, and Bali is no exception.
Both amateurs and professionals will not find a dearth
of suitable courses to play in Bali. Some of the more
popular course are Listed here :
Bali Golf and Country Club
The venue of the 1994 Alfred Dunhill Master tournament,
which saw top golfers like Nick Faldo, Collin
Montgomery and Vijay Singh in action, Bali Golf
& Country Club is set in the luxurious resort of
Nusa Dua. With spectacular sights complementing
the beautifully designed 18-hole par 72 golf course,
it is no surprise that it was voted as "One of Asia's
5 Best Golf Courses" by Fortune Magazine, U.S.A.
From hole 1-9, play extends up a hill through thick
vegetation, giving players the opportunity to enjoy
the panoramic scenes of the Indian Ocean and Nusa Dua.
They can also see the majestic Mt. Agung on a clear day.
The first half of the course has several water spots, creeks,
and waterfalls; and small, handbuilt stone walls line the
sides of the tees and fairways, resembling the rice field
terraces of Bali.
Holes 10-16 are played through a coconut grove with some
of the palms as high as 100 feet. Holes 17-18 are played
along the beachside and back toward a 16-acre lake.
At the end of a round, golfers can indulge in a relaxing
and exhilarating massage or spa treatment at The Spa at
Bali Golf & Country Club. Trained caddies, golf carts,
and all necessary equipment are available for hire at
the proshop. The well-appointed clubhouse has a swimming pool,
two bars and an open-air restaurant.
Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club
With temperatures averaging 16-20C, Bali Handara Kosaido
Country Club offers golfers a cool refreshing change from
the heat of the lowlands. Situated 1142 metres above sea
level, the club offers a panoramic view of Lake Buyan, and
is surrounded by mountains. Designed by interna tional golfer
and course architect, Peter Thompson, Michael Wolferidge and
Associates, the 18-hole, par-72 championship course is listed
among the world's fifty greatest, and is famous for its difficulty.
Accommodation at the club is provided by Balinese bungalows
or hotel and suite rooms, which are heated. Facilities at
the club include tennis courts, fitness centre and massage,
Japanese bath, and sauna. Golf carts, equipment and services
of caddies are available at the proshop. FSB outlets include
three restaurants and a karaoke bar, and there is also a
fullyequipped convention and banquet hall for upto 100 people.
Grand Bali Beach Golf Courses
Open to both hotel guests and visitors, Grand Bali Beach
Hotel has a challenging 9-hole golf course with many trees.
The clubhouse has a restaurant and a bar. Equipment and
the services of caddies are available. Grand Bali Beach hotel
guests receive a 50% discount on green fees. Those not ready
for the course can practise at a driving range in nearby Renon
Nirwana Bali Golf Club
Nirwana Bali Golf Club is a mixed development consisting of
a golf course, a five-star hotel managed by Le Meridien,
a racquet sports center, 672 luxury villas, timeshare
suites, resort homes and townhouses. Situated near the
Tanah Lot Temple, the club offers breath-taking views over
the Indian Ocean.
The par 72, 18-hole course was designed by Greg Norman who
incorporated rice terraces and creeks into it, resulting in
one of the most visually spectacular courses in Asia.
Three holes are played on cliffs overlooking the Indian
Ocean and the twelfth hole, which overlooks the Tanah Lot
temple, is one of the most photographed in the world.
Golf carts are compulsory and playing assistants must
accompany all golfers. A Balinese open-style clubhouse
serves refreshments and food, and a proshop has equipment
for rent. Guests at Le Meridien receive discounted rates
for golf.
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