Golf in Bali

Golf in the kingdom of Bali! It couldn't be better. I have played at the Bali Handara in Bedgul for years and tuned my game up at the nine-hole course in Sanur. I hacked my way around the Bali golf and country club in Nusa Dua and soon will be golfing at the Greg Norman designed Nirwana Bali Golf Club in Tanah Lot. If you don't have clubs, no problem, you can rent them!

We recommend these golf courses:

• Nirwana Bali Golf Club - Le Meridien Resort, Tanah Lot Nirwana Bali Golf Club, situated near the Tanah Lot Temple, has breathtaking views over the Indian Ocean.The resort consists 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. The par 17, 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 lndian 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 caddies 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.
• Bali Golf & Country Club - Nusa Dua, Voted "One of Asia's 5 best golf courses" by an expert panel in Fortune Magazine U.S.A., Bali Golf & Country Club, ensconced in the deluxe resort of Nusa Dua, offers enthusiasts a unique golfing experience with world class breathtaking sights. Designed by renowned golf course architects Rodney Wright and Robin Nelson of Hawaii, the 18-hole par 72 course hosted the 1994 Alfred Dunhill Master tournament.The course has multiple tees, allowing for play by novice and professionals. Each hole is unique and the course has three definite settings for play. 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, hand-built stone walls line the sides of the tees and fairways, resembling the rice field terraces of Bali.
• Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club - Bedugal Located at 1142 meters above sea level in Bedugul, Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club boasts of an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course that is listed among the world's fifty greatest. Designed by international golfer and course architect, Peter Thompson, Michael Wolferidge and Associates, the course is surrounded by mountains with a panoramic view of Lake Buyan and is popular for its difficulty. The scenery and the low average temperature of 16-20 present a refreshing change from the heat of southern Bali.
• The Grand Bali Beach Golf Courses - Sanur Open to both hotel guests and visitors, The Grand Bali Beach Hotel has a challenging 9-hole golf course with many trees. The clubhouse has a restaurant and a bar. Equipment and services of caddies are available. The Grand Bali Beach hotel guests receive a 50% discount on green fees.