Bali Handara Country Club

Bali Handara Golf & Country Resort sits in the crater of an extinct volcano in Bali's central highlands near Bedugul, roughly 1,200 meters above sea level. Designed by five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson along with Michael Wolveridge and Ronald Fream, the course opened in 1974 and remains one of Indonesia's most distinctive golf settings. The layout occupies a natural bowl surrounded by rainforest-covered crater walls, with the cooler mountain climate providing a marked contrast to Bali's coastal courses. The routing takes advantage of the volcanic topography, with fairways moving through stands of pine and tropical vegetation. The elevation creates natural contours and drainage patterns that shape the playing corridors. Morning mist often fills the crater before lifting to reveal views of the surrounding highlands. The course has hosted various regional tournaments and remains a popular destination for golfers visiting Bali who seek an alternative to the island's resort courses near the beaches. The property includes facilities typical of an Indonesian country club from its era, with the golf course serving as the primary draw. The location along the main road between southern Bali and the north coast places it within reach of the island's tourist centers, though the mountain setting gives it a distinct character. The cooler temperatures and frequent afternoon cloud cover are defining features of the playing experience at this elevation.