| If you think of things that people like to do on | | | | bettered only by the Nirwana Bali Golf Club. |
| their Bali holidays, golf isn't likely to be the first | | | | Established in 1997, it is rated by some as the |
| thing that comes to mind! But, while it isn't as | | | | best course in Indonesia. The course is strikingly |
| famous as countries such as Dubai or Portugal as | | | | beautiful, with the three cliff top holes overlooking |
| a luxury destination for 'short sleeved golf', golfers | | | | the ocean being particular highlights. If you are |
| keen to practice their swing whilst in Bali will have | | | | taking a Bali holiday and are a golf fan, this is the |
| plenty of opportunities to do so. The country is | | | | course you really don't want to miss out on. |
| an up and coming golfing destination and a visit | | | | Built into a volcanic crater, the Bali Handara |
| there will give you a chance to enjoy the many | | | | Kosaido golf course is one of the oldest courses |
| fine courses well ahead of the hordes of golfers | | | | on the island. The intricate green offers a |
| who are likely to descend in the next few years. | | | | interesting challenge to even the keenest golfer, |
| With an increasing number of Bali holidays focusing | | | | and the surrounding mountains provide the |
| on golf, many travel companies offer specialist | | | | perfect backdrop for a fine day's golf. |
| golf packages that let you sample the best | | | | Where to Stay |
| courses at a discount as part of your trip. Listed | | | | There are a number of excellent golf hotels in Bali. |
| below are a few of the top golf courses you | | | | Le Meridien Nirwana Golf Resort and Spa is a |
| must play on and some of the luxury hotels in Bali | | | | tough one to beat, featuring the outstanding |
| that will provide a perfect base for your trip. | | | | Nirwana Bali Golf Club on its grounds. For a |
| Where to Play | | | | combination of luxury accommodation and |
| Golfers on Bali holidays have several championship | | | | convenient access to a course, it is probably the |
| quality courses to choose from. The Bali Golf and | | | | best choice. The superb Four Seasons Ubud is |
| Country Club designed by Robin Nelson and | | | | another great choice, located less than an hour |
| Rodney Wright, has been voted as one of the | | | | from Nirwana and widely regarded as one of the |
| top five golf courses in Asia by Fortune magazine. | | | | best hotels in Bali. Finally, the Nikko Bali Resort and |
| The course begins in amidst lakes and coconut | | | | Spa is located in Nusa Dua, very close to the Bali |
| trees, concluding with several holes on Nusa Beach | | | | Golf and Country Club. |
| itself. The mixture of tropical vegetation, hilly | | | | With excellent courses, five star hotels and some |
| landscapes and stunning views of the Indian | | | | truly unforgettable scenery, Bali is an ideal choice |
| Ocean make it a joy to play on. | | | | for golfers looking to explore somewhere a little |
| The Bali Golf and Country Club is perhaps | | | | different on their next golf holiday abroad. |