Updated as of October 9, 2024.

The warm climate, unique atmosphere, pristine beaches, rich culture and tradition, high-end resorts, private luxury villas, best surfing spots, and stunning golf courses are just a few of the many things that make Bali a major tourist destination.

Here are the Top 5 golf courses you can visit when in Bali:

1. Bali Handara Kosaido Country Golf

The natives view this country golf as one of the most astonishing golf courses. The golf course is situated in Bali’s lush highlands and nestled in the crater of a volcano in the Bedugul Mountains. After a 2-hour drive from Nusa Dua or an hour’s drive from Ubud, you pass Lake Bedugul to reach the golf course’s entrance. Established in 1974, with Peter Thompson and Michael Wolveridge as its designers, the course is opened daily (with 4, as the maximum golfers per group on both weekdays and weekends).

Details:

Greens – Creeping Bentgrass
Fairways and Roughs – Mixture of local grasses
Tees – Bermudagrass

Championship Tees 6.983 yds – Course Rating 73.6/Slope Rating 139
Men’s Tees 6.407 yds – Course Rating 70.8/Slope Rating 128
Ladies Tees 5.698 yds – Course Rating 72.6/Slope Rating 131

Contact:

Email: sales@balihandaracountryclub.com
Phone: +62 878-8883-6888

Office hours: Monday-Friday (9 am – 5 pm) | Saturday (9 am – 2 pm)

2. Bali National Golf Club 

Reopened in 2013, after undergoing a comprehensive renovation, Bali National Golf Club is located in the southern tip of Bali, just 20 minute’s drive from Kuta and 30 minutes from Seminyak. The golf course is opened daily with golf set at USD 50, golf shoes at USD 8 and restaurants as few of its facilities. Designed by (Nelson, Haworth Golf Course Architect), with an 18-hole par 72 (7166) yards, Bali National Golf Club is undoubtedly one of the top golf courses in Bali.

Contact:

Kawasan Wisata , Lot 5, Nusa Dua Bali
Email: reservations@balinationalgolf.com
Phone: +62 361 771791

3. Bali Beach Golf Course

Bali Beach Golf Course has a driving range and clubhouse, surrounded by tall, mature trees, regulation green complexes, earth molding, and lakes. The golf course provides you with an amazing pitch having spots of flowering hibiscus plants and shady pines. With its seven par 4s, one par 5, and one par 3, this golf course is an amazing place with enough variety and challenges. Among other things found in this course are a full bar, caddies, rental equipment for golf, and fine restaurants. Situated 5 kilometers from Denpasar city and 15 kilometers from Ngurah Rai International Airport, the golf course is one of the ideal golf courses in Bali, Indonesia.

Contact:

Jl. Hangtuah no. 58, Sanur, Denpasar, Bali 80227, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 287733
Email: info@balibeachgolfcourse.com

4. New Kuta Golf

Located in the Pecatu compound next to Dreamland Beach, Southern Bali, this course is one of the finest golf courses in the region. The course designed by Golfplan; Ronald Fream was established in 2007 and has 18 holes par 72, which is 7515 yards. New Kuta Golf is open daily with a maximum number of golfers per group tagged at four on both weekdays and weekends. The restaurants, spa and ample clubhouse beside the ninth and 18th greens make the course a memorable and exciting place to play golf.

Contact:

Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Kawasan Pecatu Indah Resort
Pecatu – Jimbaran, Badung 80361, Bali – Indonesia

Phone: +62 361 8481333
Email : reservation@newkutagolf.com

5. Nirwana Bali Golf Club (Permanently Closed Down in 2017)

The golf club lies on the southwest coastline of Bali where the famous temple, Tanah Lot, is located. In July 1997, the golf course, whose designer happened to be Greg Norman was opened. The golf is open daily with a maximum number of golfers per group tagged at four on both weekdays and weekends. The driving range and the 18 holes par 72 (6805) yards, make this course one of the top golf courses on the island. Other facilities found here include a restaurant, golf schools, and accommodation. Its signature Par 3 7th hole overlooks the famous Tanah Lot temple and the stunning Indian Ocean and is by far the most photographed hole on the course. This award-winning golf course is managed by IMG Golf Course Management.

Contact:

Jalan Raya Tanah Lot,
Kediri, Tabanan 82171
Bali – Indonesia

Phone: +62 361 815900
Email: reserve.ppdps@panpacific.com