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There is a controversy regarding the origin of golf but according to popular
belief, golf was originated in Netherlands though golf was played for more than
five centuries in England and it was very popular in Scotland for centuries.
In 1672, golf was played for the first time in its present trend in Scotland's
Links, the world's oldest golf course. Originally golf was predominantly restricted
as a favorite past time among the upper strata of the society but gradually
it evolved as a popular sport among all cross sections of the society.
Golf is a "/wiki/Sport"sport in which individual players or teams
hit a "/wiki/Golf_ball"ball into a hole using various clubs. The area
of land in which golf is played is known as the golf course. A hole means both
the hole in the ground into which the ball is played (also known as the cup),
as well as the total distance from the tee (a pre-determined area from where
a ball is first hit) to the green (the low cut area surrounding the actual hole
in the ground). Usually golf courses have eighteen holes.
Golf courses often provide additional facilities where a practice range or driving
range is provides for practising.These driving ranges are not part of the actual
course itself and usually accompanies practice greens, bunkers, and driving
areas to practice long shots. For the convenience of the golfers markers showing
distances are generally included on a practice range. At times practice course
or a golf school is often associated with a course.
The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta has some of the world class golf courses
and Jakarta Golf Club at Jalan Rawarnangun Muka Raya previously known as the
Batavia Golf Club is acknowledged oldest golf course in Jakarta. Jakarta Golf
Club, established in 1872 can only be availed by its members but it has reciprocal
rights with other clubs around the world.
Popular Golf Courses in Jakarta
Jaya Ancol Dreamland offers an extensive world class 18-holes golf course which
is open for the public.
The Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club at Jalan Metro Pondok Indah, South Jakarta,
is considered to be one of the most prestigious golf courses in Indonesia. This
course, with its "hole-in-one" concept, is an excellent combination
of superb club facilities, striking natural environment, first class 18-hole
golf range, driving range with lakes, putting practice and chipping greens,
lockers, pro-shop, bar and restaurants.
Halim Golf Club at Jalan Skuadron, East Jakarta, has two courses near the Halim
Airport and the Fatmawati Golf Course is 9-holes course near the city center
at Cilandak Barat.
Esmeralda Golf & Country Club situated in greater Jakarta enjoys an exquisitely
beautiful back drop of splendid foothills which throws fresh challenges to the
players.
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