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Internationally renowned names like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Thomson, Wolveridge and Greg Norman are associated with creating magnificent golf courses amidst beautiful landscapes all through Indonesia. In Indonesia, golf is played for centuries but tremendous professionalism and apt skill that is employed to create classy golf courses is itself no less than creation of artworks. However the emerging trend of creating extensive proliferation in the golf courses has engulfed Indonesia for the past ten years. Indonesia and particularly its capital, Jakarta with its exotic beach resorts and steeply mountain tracts, are fast making its mark as a world class golf destination. Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club is one of the most famous and prestigious golf courses in Jakarta.
Features of Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club:
- The "hole-in-one" concept in the Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club is a
classic blend of superb club facilities and world class 18-hole golf range.
- The golf course in Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club is designed by Robert
Trent Jones Jr. and in his very first Indonesian venture he transformed a flat
place with a muddy river into a classic and comprehensive18-hole golf course.
- The Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club at Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, South
Jakarta, is one of the most prestigious in Indonesia and the par in the golf
course is 72 here.
- The golf course maintains international standards and hosts major international
tournament.
- The golf course itself is a visual treat with blocks of vivid colorful carved
figures serving as tee markers and gorgeous buildings with dazzling gardens
presents a striking picture.
- The first nine holes in the golf course are set in the clockwise direction
whereas the following nine holes are placed in the opposite direction and the
adjoining river makes a sly twist on many holes and soils from the three hills
are predominantly used to shape the softly undulating fairways, while ponds
were dug to augment the intricacy and splendor of this 7,005-yard layout.
- The golf course in the Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club has earned the respect
from golfers all over the world with its massive bunkers and vast spread of
lush greens with surfaces that conquer easily.
- A shopping complex is located near the Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club
contributing to ever increasing popularity.
Apart from the splendid golf course, the Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club
also offers the following facilities.
- Driving range
- Restaurant and Club House
- Café
- Fitness Center
- Swimming Pool
- Kids sports
- Tennis Court
- Parking Area
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