
Forest-Mountain Course
Rainbow Hills Golf Club
About this course
Rainbow Hills Golf Club occupies rolling terrain in Bogor, a city in the West Java highlands known for its cooler climate and frequent afternoon rains. The course sits at elevation south of Jakarta, where the landscape transitions from urban sprawl to tea plantations and forested hillsides. Bogor's colonial-era reputation as a retreat from tropical heat continues today, and the region hosts several golf courses that take advantage of natural topography and mountain backdrops. J. Michael Poellot designed the layout, bringing experience from projects across Southeast Asia. The routing works with the property's elevation changes and existing forest cover, creating a mix of holes that move through trees and others that open to views of the surrounding mountains. The design incorporates water features and bunkering typical of modern resort-style courses in Indonesia, where dramatic visual presentation often accompanies strategic challenge. The club serves both local members and visitors from Jakarta, who make the drive south for weekend rounds in cooler conditions. Indonesian golf clubs in this price tier typically offer full dining facilities and practice areas, and Rainbow Hills follows that model. The course provides an alternative to flatter layouts closer to the capital, appealing to golfers who prefer variety in elevation and a more enclosed, forested setting than what coastal or lowland courses provide.
Quick facts
- Location
- Bogor, West Java, ID
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1995
- Designer
- J. Michael Poellot (JMP) Golf
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 5,751 metres
- Difficulty
- 73.5/143
FAQ
Common questions about Forest-Mountain at Rainbow Hills Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Forest-Mountain was designed by J. Michael Poellot (JMP) Golf.
Yes. Forest-Mountain at Rainbow Hills Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Forest-Mountain is 72.
Forest-Mountain plays 5,751 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Forest-Mountain is 143.
Forest-Mountain is a 18-hole course.



