The best golf courses in Indonesia

Ria Bintan Golf Club Ocean Course is a Gary Player-designed seaside 18-hole layout lauded for its dramatic routing through tropical jungle and along the South China Sea. A regular award-winner and considered among Asia's best, the course features beautiful conditioning, memorable vistas, and a range of shotmaking challenges that suit both experienced and casual golfers.

Bali National Golf Club is a premier 18-hole course in Nusa Dua, originally opened in 1991 and redesigned by Nelson & Haworth in 2014. The championship layout weaves through tropical hills and parkland, offering spectacular scenery with views of the South China Sea. Facilities include a modern clubhouse, practice academy, villas, and lush landscapes that attract golfers worldwide.

Trump International Golf Club Lido is a private, 18-hole course near Bogor, Indonesia, masterfully designed by Ernie Els. Set within MNC Lido City, the layout offers dramatic elevation changes, strategic bunkering, and panoramic views of surrounding volcanoes. The course features Zoysia fairways and TifEagle greens, providing a world-class test that blends artistry and challenge in a mountain setting.

Pondok Indah Golf Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and established in 1976, is Jakarta’s leading private championship venue. Known for hosting the 1983 World Cup of Golf and Indonesian Masters, the par-72 layout blends strategic design with tropical landscaping, water features, and city vistas, offering both challenge and scenic respite for elite and club players.

Emeralda Golf Club (Lake Course) in Depok, West Java, was designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus and offers scenic lakeside holes, strategic challenges, and a tranquil retreat just outside Jakarta. Known for its blend of natural scenery, top conditions, and championship pedigree, its lush fairways and water features make it a favorite for locals and visitors.

Finna Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole championship mountain resort course designed by renowned architects Peter Thomson, Michael Wolveridge, and Ross Perrett. Located in East Java at over 700 meters altitude, it blends seamlessly into tropical foothills, offering lush scenery and challenging play in a resort setting with complete amenities.

Damai Indah Golf - BSD Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1992, is one of Indonesia’s top parkland-style layouts. Set along the Cisadane River southwest of Jakarta, it features wide fairways, strategic bunkering, and integrated natural wetlands. The club is known for tournament-quality conditioning, sweeping waterfront views, and world-class facilities, attracting players across Asia.

Royale Jakarta Golf Club (West/North) is a 27-hole championship course designed by Bob Moore Jr. & JMP Design Group, located just 15 minutes from Jakarta’s center. Known for its immaculate maintenance, lush tropical landscaping, and year-round playability using Seashore Paspalum grass, it hosts the Indonesian Masters and features strategic bunkering, water challenges, and strong visual appeal.

New Kuta Golf is the first links-style course in Indonesia, perched atop limestone cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean in Bali. Designed by Ronald Fream, David Dale, and Kevin Ramsey, it features five sets of tees, natural desert-like vegetation, and dramatic views. The course challenges all skill levels and has hosted major Asian golf championships.

Set on hilly terrain in Bogor's Sentul City, Gary Player designed Sentul Highlands Golf Club offers beautiful mountain views, Bermuda grass fairways and greens, and modern facilities including a driving range, spa, and quality clubhouse. The well-regarded course challenges all abilities and is known for friendly caddies and lush scenery.

Designed by Jack Nicklaus II and opened in 1995, Bukit Darmo Golf features 18 varied and challenging holes in Surabaya’s Dukuh Pakis district. The course’s flat, gently undulating terrain is enhanced by lakes, strategic bunkering, and wide fairways. Known for its well-kept conditions, excellent caddies, and distinctive aqua driving range, this public-access layout is regarded as one of East Java’s best golfing experiences.