Destination Golf - June 2017 * | Page 53

With the World travel becoming much more accessible and travel costs becoming much more affordable, holiday makers are looking for more than just your average getaway. They are looking for a destination, an experience, diversity, culture..not to mention the compulsory sun, sand and sea and at Bali, you will find it all. Often referred to as ‘The Island of the Gods’, Bali offers great beaches, countless waves for surfing and wonderful natural sites to visit and explore, colourful ceremonies, and gifted artists. There is an unbelievably wide range of hotels and accommodation, restaurants, spas and world-class activities and shopping - all within close distance and at very fair prices. The latest addition to Bali’s growing collection of World-class golf courses, is the stunning, Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club, which opened late last year. Its location is spectacular, set on a limestone cliff-top overlooking the world-famous surf breaks of Bukit Peninsula. This outstanding venue offers 18 championship calibre par-3 golf holes, many of which are back-dropped by rural country ruins and spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. The Clubhouse is architecturally inspired by the many grand temples Bali and is renowned for and is the centrepiece of a grand development that will eventually include several 5-star hotels, including a Waldorf Astoria, Mandarin Oriental and Swissôtel. The 18 hole Championship-calibre course is routed through dramatic rock outcroppings, Volume 3 • Issue 39 53