Saturday, June 27, 2009

NIRWANA BALI GOLF CLUB


Nirwana Bali Golf Club, situated near the Tanah Lot Temple, has breath-taking views over the Indian Ocean. The resort consists of a golf course, a five-star hotel managed by Le Meridien, a racquet sports centre, 67 luxury villas, timeshare suites, resort homes and townhouses. The par 71, 18-hole course was designed by Greg Norman who incorporated rice terraces and creeks into it, resulting in one of the most visually spectacular courses in Asia.

Three holes are played on cliffs overlooking the lndian Ocean and the twelfth hole, which overlooks the Tanah Lot temple, is one of the most photographed in the world. Golf carts are compulsory and playing assistants must accompany all golfers. A Balinese open-style clubhouse serves refreshments and food, and a proshop has equipment for sale and rent. Guests at Le Meridien Hotel receive discounted rates for golf.

BALI HANDARA KOSAIDO COUNTRY CLUB


Located at 1,142 metres above sea level in Bedugul, Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club boasts an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course that is listed among the world's fifty greatest. Designed by international golfer and course architect, Peter Thompson, Michael Wolferidge and Associates, the course is surrounded by mountains with a panoramic view of Lake Buyan, and is popular for its difficulty.

The scenery and the low average temperature of 16-20C present a refreshing change from the heat of southern Bali. Accommodation at the club consists of Balinese bungalows or hotel and suite rooms, which are heated. Facilities at the club include tennis courts, fitness centre and massage, Japanese bath and sauna. Golf carts, equipment and services of caddies are available at the proshop. F&B outlets include three restaurants and a karaoke bar, and there is also a fully-equipped convention and banquet hall for up to 100 people.

BALI GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB


Voted "One of Asia's 5 best golf courses" by an expert panel in Fortune Magazine U.S.A., Bali Golf & Country Club, ensconced in the deluxe resort of Nusa Dua, offers enthusiasts a unique golfing experience with world class breathtaking sights.
Designed by renowned golf course architects Rodney Wright and Robin Nelson of Hawaii, the 18-hole par 72 course hosted the 1994 Alfred Dunhill Master tournament, which featured several of the world's top golfers, including Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomerie and Vijay Singh.

The course has multiple tees, allowing for play by novice and professionals. Each hole is unique and the course has three definite settings for play. From hole 1-9, play extends up a hill through thick vegetation, giving players the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic scenes of the Indian Ocean and Nusa Dua. They can also see the majestic Mt. Agung on a clear day. The first half of the course has several water spots, creeks, and waterfalls; and small, hand-built stone walls line the sides of the tees and fairways, resembling the rice field terraces of Bali.

Holes 10-16 are played through a coconut grove with some of the palms as high as 100 feet. Holes 17and 18 are played along the beachside and back toward a 16 acre lake.
At the end of a round, golfers can indulge in a relaxing and exhilarating massage or spa treatment at The Spa at Bali Golf & Country Club. Trained caddies, golf carts, and all necessary equipment are available for hire at the proshop. The well appointed clubhouse has a swimming pool, two bars and an open-air restaurant.
A recent addition to the Bali Golf and Country Club has been the Wantilan Golf Villas. Set within the golf course, these three- and four-bedroom, self contained villas can be rented on a short-term basis. Guests will receive personalised service, attractive golf fees and priority tee times.