# Mountain Course, Krakatoa Tropical Beach Resort Mountain Course sits within the Krakatoa Tropical Beach Resort in Banten, Indonesia, overlooking the Sunda Strait. The course was designed by Jeff P. Howes, an architect known for routing layouts through challenging tropical terrain. The setting places golfers amid volcanic landscape and coastal views characteristic of the region's dramatic geology, with the strait itself providing both visual backdrop and strategic wind considerations for play. The routing navigates the property's natural topography, incorporating elevation changes typical of volcanic terrain. Holes work through native vegetation and incorporate water features that reflect both the tropical environment and the strategic demands of the design. The course reflects Howes's approach to tropical design: working with existing landforms rather than extensive earthmoving, and using natural drainage patterns to define playing corridors. As a resort course, Mountain serves both guests of the Krakatoa property and visiting golfers. The combination of challenging terrain, coastal setting, and tropical conditions creates variable playing conditions across seasons. The course's position within a resort destination means it balances playability for leisure golfers with enough strategic interest to engage accomplished players. The Sunda Strait location and volcanic setting distinguish it from flatter tropical courses found elsewhere in Indonesia, offering a distinct regional character shaped by its dramatic natural landscape.