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[TheTrueReview]

You see, I have this boogie board that I need someone to carry through Bali Customs ... 

 

No but seriously, at the end of the week I'll be flying out to Bali for 11 days of well deserved R & R.  

 

I'm flying Virgin Economy X so I have a normal baggage allowance.  23kgs from memory.  

 

It's not being planned as a golf trip.  Just rest, relaxation, pool, beach and pretending that the rest of the world doesn't exist.  

 

In the back of my mind, I have a gnawing little voice telling me that I should try and at least have one round while I'm there.  That same gnawing voice is telling me that if I enjoy one round, then maybe I should have two.

 

Now back to reality, I've been doing my due diligence and looking through this website. => https://www.easygolfbali.com I remembered reading comments in forums way back when that Bali is expensive for golf.  I had hoped that things had settled down a bit over the decade and they were more welcoming to the golf playing great unwashed that visits their fair shores.  

 

Thus far, I haven't found anything close to the value the can be found in my back yard in South East Qld.  

 

I'll be staying in Canggu.  I see that Nirwana Golf Course is closed for renovations.  Then, New Kuta Golf Club is pricey by Oz standards.  18 Holes with electric cart, Caddie, Mon-Thur is USD$130 pp.  Throw in Club Hire @USD$35 per set and you have a round making the grand total of: AUD$214.37  I'm not too fussed on paying through the nose just to swing a club.  

 

Is there something I'm missing?  Does a member know of a good 'lurk' or good website with better deals?  

 

If not, I'll probably give it a miss and do something just as enjoyable but not breaking the bank at the same time.

Edited by TheTrueReview, 25 March 2018 - 09:45 PM.

[iRON MiCK]

Stay in the pool bar

[TheTrueReview]

Stay in the pool bar

 

Could be a plan.  But I have been known to seek outdoors adventure. No, not a liaison with a tranny late night in a park.  Something outdoorsy and fun.  This place is definitely on the list: https://www.waterbom-bali.com 

[iRON MiCK]

Don't knock a well established tranny

[TheTrueReview]

Don't knock a well established tranny

 

[hack2489]

Take a body board an go surfing!

[Rusty_Chopper_1984]

Club length is different over there unless it has been updated.

[chevychase]

Take it from me - it’s not worth $200. We were there for 2 weeks in January, staying in Nusa Dua, so it was a 5 minute taxi ride to Bali National from the resort. It was humid as, we were stuck behind 2 groups of choppers; and if you’re staying at Canggu, it will be an hour in traffic to get there. As TTR has indicated, Waterbom Park is a much more worthwhile experience, or white water rafting at Ubud.

[TheTrueReview]

Thanks to the commenters.  Unless someone comes on with some late mail, I think the picture is fairly clear. Bali will be a golfing hiatus.  

[chevychase]

Thanks to the commenters.  Unless someone comes on with some late mail, I think the picture is fairly clear. Bali will be a golfing hiatus.

TTR you could always grab a night at Club Med Nusa Dua. There’s a par 3 course on the property which is half decent. There’s an all-inclusive package which from memory is about IRP $850,000 per person per night (about $85 each). The food is sensational and you’ll get to have a hit on their par 3.

[TheTrueReview]

TTR you could always grab a night at Club Med Nusa Dua. There’s a par 3 course on the property which is half decent. There’s an all-inclusive package which from memory is about IRP $850,000 per person per night (about $85 each). The food is sensational and you’ll get to have a hit on their par 3.

 

All good CC.  My accommodation package is locked in at Canggu.  Thanks for the suggestion. 

[vjay03]

Unfortunately the closure of Bali Nirwana has taken away your best option from Canggu. Travel to the other courses is not a great option because an underpass construction near the airport is causing huge traffic congestion at times. Try a visit to Old Mans, Betelnut Cafe or the Echo Beach Cafe - tons of great places to try. Enjoy

[chevychase]

Unfortunately the closure of Bali Nirwana has taken away your best option from Canggu. Travel to the other courses is not a great option because an underpass construction near the airport is causing huge traffic congestion at times. Try a visit to Old Mans, Betelnut Cafe or the Echo Beach Cafe - tons of great places to try. Enjoy

100%. When we were there in January it didn’t matter what time of day you travelled, it was gridlock. A trip to Kuta from Nusa Dua took 45 minutes one day. 2 hours to Ubud! The restaurants around Seminyak are superb. I would add La Lucciola and Ku De Ta to vjay’s suggestions.

[snorkelguru]

I just got back from Bali. Played Bali national as I had my own clubs. Try golfscape.com and search for Bali. Some of the clubs do cheaper prices in the morning. Golf in Bali is definitely not cheap. I think we paid 137 AUD for Bali national. Which includes green fees, cart fees and caddy fees. You still have to tip the caddies around $15-20. So you’re looking at close at $200 for a round. The course was excellent. Some of the trickiest greens and fast. Make sure you take lotta balls if you do go. Humidity is always 100% so take a change of clothes.

[Tango67]

Welcome to Asian green fees, Bali is a lot better than other places, here in Macau green fees and a cart set you back over 300 AUD....
I miss Aussie green fees just dont miss the tax.