Golf in Jakarta

Golf in Jakarta

Jakarta has been called a study in contrast. Its rapid growth into a metropolitan city, however, is a reflection of the economic, political, social and industrial development of the nation. Sports in Jakarta is an integral part. Among the many sports played here, golf in Jakarta is quite famous among the people of this capital city.

Golf Clubs in Jakarta

Golf in Jakarta is generally played in the golf clubs present here. There are many golf clubs in Jakarta. The most famous ones include:

Pondok Cabe Golf and Country Club
Address: Jl. Cabe Raya Pondok Cabe, Pamulang, Tangerang, 15418, Banten
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Telephone: (6221) 7405386-9, Fax: 7405383

Jakarta Golf Club
Holes: 18
Metres: 5890
Par: 70
Telephone: (6221) 489 1208, 498 5107

Major golf courses in Jakarta

  -  Due to the popularity of golf in Jakarta, golf courses are found throughout the archipelago from Aceh to Irian Jaya. There are 43 golf courses within an hour of Jakarta alone. The names of some major golf courses in Jakarta are:

  -  Pantai Indah Kapuk Golf Course: it is located adjacent to the Java Sea and close to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Northern Jakarta. Designed by internationally acclaimed golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr., the 80-hectare course features a spectacular lakeside setting, which is sculpted with legendary designed landmarks, such as undulating greens and challenging fairway bunkers.

  -  Bumi Serpong Damai Golf Course: Set along side the breathtaking natural beauty of the Cisadane River, this golf course offers natural scenic beauty.

  -  Padang Gold Jaya Ancol: Built as part of the giant recreational area in Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta, the golf course is often an interesting challenge for golfers due to the sea wind.

  -  Padang Golf Kemayoran: The clubhouse provides golf carts, club rental, pro shop, driving range, putting and chipping green, restaurant and VIP rooms.

  -  Pondok Indah Golf Course & Country Club: This course, with its "hole-in-one" concept, is a perfect combination of excellent club facilities, beautiful natural environment, first class range, driving range with lakes, putting practice and chipping greens, lockers, pro-shop, bar and restaurants.

  -  Jakarta Golf Club: this is Indonesia's oldest golf course. It is located in Rawamangun, East Jakarta. The course, established in 1872, was called Batavia Golf Club before its name was changed to Jakarta Golf Club.

  -  Jagorawi Golf and Country Club: the course provides visitors a welcome respite from the hectic metropolis. It is an internationally renowned golf club that has two championship courses, both designed by talented golf course architects.

  -  Esmeralda Golf and Country Club: Located in greater Jakarta, this club is easily accessible by the Jagorawi toll road and Cimanggis exit, taking approximately 30 minutes from Jakarta's Semanggi cloverleaf. Set against a backdrop of the stunning foothills of Gunung Putri, the two gently undulating courses offer a variety of interesting and challenging playing conditions.

  -  Gunung Geulis Country Club: this magnificent mountainside golf course features two 18-hole courses of which the West course measures 6,075 meters and the East course 6,056-meter. Both courses were designed by Thomson and Wolveridge.

  -  Cibodas Golf & Villa: Surrounded by flowers and with the sound of tumbling waterfalls in the background, this golf course is located in Cibodas - Puncak, West Java, next to Cibodas National Park.

Most golf courses are concentrated on the islands of Java near Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta and Surabaya, and on Bali. The popularity of golf in Jakarta is well proved by the numerous golf courses present here.

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