The Bali Handara Golf and Country Club resort was ranked amongst the best 50 golf courses in the world by GOLF magazine, and lures golfers of all levels of expertise from across the globe. It is situated in Bali’s central highlands, settled within the crater of an inactive volcano at 1200 metres above sea level. The 18-hole golf course was designed by British Open Champion Peter Thompson in collaboration with Michael Wolveridge and Ronald Frean, and is nestled amongst green mountains, lush rainforest and breathtaking crater lakes, creating a spectacular backdrop to your golfing getaway. The renowned resort is cool year-round, the fresh mountain air lingering between 14-24 degrees Celsius, ensuring that every game is a comfortable one.

The resort boasts a range of facilities that make it stand out from the rest. If you’re still wanting to perfect your game, golf lessons are offered by resident professionals and can help you improve your skills whether you’re at a beginner or expert level. A well-stocked pro shop contains all the golfing supplies you could ever need as well as logo merchandise. Deluxe locker rooms are available where you can enjoy a hot shower and take advantage of hair dryers and toiletries. Clubs and golf shoes can be rented out, and each golfer receives an E-Z-GO golf cart and caddy as part of their fee.

A range of dining options are on offer, from Kamandalu restaurant with international and Asian cuisine, the Golf Café with its array of light meals, and the lobby bar, which serves a range of alcoholic beverages as well as tea and coffee. Also, the resort can arrange a delicious BBQ on the greens with a bonfire for roasting marshmallows if requested in advance.

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