Where to Play Golf in Bali: The 4 Best Courses (2026)
Short answer: Bali has four championship golf courses worth travelling for — Bali National (Nusa Dua), New Kuta Golf (clifftops of the Bukit Peninsula), Handara (a mountain crater at Bedugul), and the oceanfront course at Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali overlooking Tanah Lot. Green fees run roughly US$100–200 a round, usually including a caddy.
1. Bali National Golf Club — Nusa Dua
The island’s best-connected course, set among the Nusa Dua resorts and an easy drive from the airport. A polished, well-maintained championship layout that’s ideal if you’re staying in the south and want a reliable, high-quality round without a long transfer.
2. New Kuta Golf — Pecatu, Bukit Peninsula
A dramatic ocean-side links-style course on the Bukit clifftops near the GWK Cultural Park and Uluwatu. Exposed, breezy and visually stunning, with several holes playing along the cliff edge. Pair a morning round here with sunset at Uluwatu Temple.
3. Handara Golf & Resort — Bedugul Highlands
Set inside an extinct volcanic crater at around 1,100 metres, Handara is Bali’s most scenic course and the home of the famous stone gate that went viral on Instagram. The cool mountain air is a genuine relief from the coastal heat, and the mist-wrapped fairways feel a world away from the beach resorts.
4. Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali — Tanah Lot
The Greg Norman–designed oceanfront course wraps around the coast beside the iconic Tanah Lot temple, recently reopened as part of the Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort. Few courses in the world offer a temple-and-ocean backdrop like this. (Confirm current opening hours when you book, as the resort has reopened in stages.)
What a round in Bali is really like
Expect lush, tropical conditions, attentive caddies who read every green for you, and clubhouses geared to international visitors. Most courses rent quality clubs, so you don’t have to fly with your own bag. Budget half a day per round once you factor in transfers, and carry water — the humidity is no joke outside the highlands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many golf courses are there in Bali?
Bali has four main championship golf courses: Bali National Golf Club in Nusa Dua, New Kuta Golf on the Bukit Peninsula, Handara Golf & Resort in the Bedugul highlands, and the oceanfront course at Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali near Tanah Lot.
How much does it cost to play golf in Bali?
Green fees typically range from about US$100 to US$200 per round depending on the course and season, usually including a caddy. Club rental is available at all courses for an extra fee.
Which is the most scenic golf course in Bali?
Handara Golf & Resort, set inside an extinct volcanic crater at around 1,100m elevation, is widely rated the most scenic. The clifftop New Kuta Golf and oceanfront Nirwana course near Tanah Lot are also spectacular.
Do I need to book Bali golf in advance?
Yes. Tee times should be booked a few days ahead, especially in high season (July–August) and at the busier Nusa Dua and Bukit courses.
