Lombok golf courses

Golfers are spoilt for choice, with a huge variety of golf courses around the world.  However, some are in more exotic locations than others and Rinjani Golf and Resort is certainly in a special location.

Rinjani Golf and Resort is situated in Lombok, which is an island in the West Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia.  It is part of the of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east.

Lombok International Airport opened in 2011 and this is where most visitors will arrive when playing at Rinjani Golf and Resort.  There are connections to Jakarta, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia and Russia.  Once at the airport, it takes under an hour to reach Rinjani Golf and Resort.

Situated on the northwest region of Lombok island, between the shores of Sire Bay and the slopes of Mount Rinjani, the scenery from Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club is beautiful.  You will struggle to keep your focus on the golf when you play your way around the course and you will want to take a few snaps as you progress through the 18 holes.

Palm trees line the gently undulating fairways throughout the 18-hole championship golf course.  You will not find any significant mounding or man-made creations on this golf course as Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club has embraced the natural lie of the land to produce a lovely round of golf.

The greens match the fairways in that they are a generous in size and most players will have little trouble finding the putting surface with approach shots from the fairway.  However, the greens also match the fairways in being gently undulating and you will need to plan your approach shot carefully to avoid a long, difficult putt.

Bunkers are the major hazard on the course at Golf Kosaido Country Club and they are strategically placed throughout the course.  The bunkers come in various, shapes, sizes and depths, so pay attention to each one as some can be difficult to escape.

There is a wide variety of scenic holes at Golf Kosaido Country Club to enjoy.  The first hole faces outwards towards the ocean, the fourth hole plays alongside a sandy beach and the back nine holes offer fantastic views of the mountains.  There is no doubt you will have a great time playing golf at Golf Kosaido Country Club, with a high quality golf course and surroundings to match.

Golf Kosaido Country Club  is just is 65 kilometres from Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport and 40 minutes’ drive from Senggigi resort area, making it the perfect place to enjoy a round of golf at any time during your stay on Lombok.