New Kuta Golf | Golf Course in Bali | GoGolf

Last updated: July 23, 2026

New Kuta Golf is Indonesia’s first genuine links-style course, spread across Pecatu Indah Resort in Pecatu, on the Bukit Peninsula at Bali’s southern tip. Designed by the renowned US firm Golfplan (Ronald Fream, David Dale and Kevin Ramsey), this 18-hole, par-72 layout is defined by limestone cliffs, sweeping panoramas of the Indian Ocean and undulating fairways of Seashore Paspalum turf. Its celebrated 6th hole, “Freams Island” (a par 3 with an island green surrounded by sand), and the 15th, “The Cliff Hanger,” with its 240-degree ocean views, are counted among the most photographed holes in the world. Just about 20 minutes by car from Ngurah Rai International Airport, it is as convenient as it is spectacular. With GoGolf you can check availability on the spot and book online at rates lower than booking on site.

Combining dramatic scenery with true strategic challenge, the course quickly earned international acclaim, including being named “Best New International Course” by Links Magazine in 2008. For golfers who want to make their day in Bali an unforgettable one, it is a destination GoGolf highly recommends. A detailed review follows below.

Rates and Booking

Green fees vary by day of the week, public holidays, season and timing. The rates listed on GoGolf reflect these factors in real time as much as possible, so please check the price for your preferred date using the live rates below (or the GoGolf app). Please also confirm whether a cart, caddie or rental equipment is required, and their fees, at the time of booking.

Because GoGolf connects directly with the golf course, you can book online at rates lower than booking on site.

Key Information

Three Reasons Golfers Choose New Kuta Golf

Breathtaking cliff-and-ocean scenery, Indonesia’s first links design, and a location just about 20 minutes from the airport. Its all-round appeal makes it a symbol of the Bali golf getaway.

1. A clifftop links overlooking the Indian Ocean — Indonesia’s first links-style layout, spreading along limestone cliffs. Photogenic holes come one after another, including the 15th, “The Cliff Hanger,” with its 240-degree ocean views.
2. Strategic design by Golfplan — Ronald Fream and his team shaped the course to make the most of the natural terrain and sea breezes. From the sand-ringed island green of the 6th to the clifftop 14th through 16th, it offers a challenge that distance alone cannot conquer.
3. Great access, about 20 minutes from the airport — Set within Pecatu Indah Resort and close to Uluwatu Temple and Dreamland Beach, it is easy to combine with sightseeing.

Location and Access

New Kuta Golf spreads across Pecatu Indah Resort in Pecatu, along the southwestern edge of the Bukit Peninsula at Bali’s southern tip. Surrounded by limestone hills and cliffs that open onto the Indian Ocean beyond, it is a wonderfully open setting where the wind and light off the sea give every round a distinctive character. It is also close to Uluwatu Temple, Dreamland Beach and Balangan Beach, GWK (Garuda Wisnu Kencana) and the resort area of Nusa Dua, making it easy to fit golf and sightseeing into a single day.

Access is about 20 minutes by car from Ngurah Rai International Airport. A rental car, taxi, or ride-hailing services such as Grab and Gojek are convenient. Since the main roads tend to get congested in the evening, we recommend allowing plenty of time for the return trip if you are aiming for a sunset round.

Course Design (Golfplan) and Signature Holes

New Kuta Golf is Indonesia’s first genuine links-style course, created by Ronald Fream, David Dale and Kevin Ramsey of the renowned US design firm Golfplan. Rather than heavily reshaping the land to build scenery, the designers worked with the natural limestone terrain, native shrubs and existing trees, using the undulating ground and sea breezes themselves as hazards. Seashore Paspalum was adopted for the fairways and greens. With five tees (Monkey / Tiger / Cobra / Dragon / Eagle, approx. 4,917m to 6,713m), everyone from beginners to low-handicappers can enjoy the course at a length that suits them.

One of the iconic holes is the 6th, “Freams Island,” named after the lead designer. A par 3 with a green completely surrounded by broad sand, it tests precise distance control and club selection. The 15th, “The Cliff Hanger,” is a spectacular signature hole where the Indian Ocean sweeps across 240 degrees from atop the cliffs — often described as one of the most photographed holes in the world. The par-4 7th demands accuracy off the tee with its length of about 470 yards and strategically placed bunkers, while the run of clifftop holes from the 14th to the 16th is a closing highlight that tests your reading of the sea breeze and your mental game. Throughout, the design ensures that managing the wind, the terrain and your landing areas — not just distance — decides your score.

Awards and Recognition

New Kuta Golf established an international reputation soon after opening. In addition to being named “Best New International Course” by Links Magazine (2008), it has been ranked among the top courses in Indonesia by Golf Digest and praised for its environmentally conscious design. Its scenic beauty, strategic challenge and excellent conditioning underpin its standing as one of Bali’s leading courses.

Facilities and Practice Amenities

The clubhouse and practice facilities offer the level of completeness befitting a resort course.

• Link Restaurant and bar: A restaurant open from 6am, serving everything from pre-round breakfast to post-play dining, with views over the course and the sea.
• Spa and function rooms: Post-play relaxation at the spa, plus function rooms and The Atrium for corporate events and tournaments.
• Lookout tower: A vantage point for watching the sunset, where you can enjoy the ocean scenery at dusk.
• Practice facilities: A covered natural-grass driving range, a spacious short-game area and a large putting green.
• Golf Academy Bali (GCB): An on-site academy offering lesson programs, catering to golfers looking to improve.
• Pro shop: Equipment sales and rentals (clubs, shoes, umbrellas, etc.).

Membership

New Kuta Golf offers membership programs for individuals and corporations. Members enjoy benefits such as priority tee times and preferential treatment. Please confirm the latest details officially (you can check play reservations and same-day rates in the GoGolf app).

Nearby Sightseeing and How to Spend Your Time in Bali

New Kuta Golf is close to the sightseeing hubs of the Bukit Peninsula, making it ideal for a Bali trip that combines golf and touring. The clifftop Uluwatu Temple and its Kecak dance, the surf and sunsets of Dreamland Beach and Balangan Beach, the GWK Cultural Park known for its colossal statue, and the upscale resort enclave of Nusa Dua are all a short drive away. It is an area where you can easily plan a day of golf in the morning followed by beaches or temple sightseeing in the afternoon.

A Memorable Golf Experience

A round at New Kuta is a fusion of sport, spectacular scenery and travel. On the clifftop holes the sea breeze is a constant factor in play, and reading the wind and choosing the right club become the keys to your score. The support of caddies who know the terrain intimately is reassuring even for first-time players. Especially popular is the sunset timing: start later in the afternoon and you can enjoy an unforgettable experience, watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean from the closing cliff holes. Photo-worthy moments abound, making it perfect for a memorable golf trip.

What to Know Before You Play

• Wind preparation: Being seaside and clifftop, the wind can pick up easily, so allow one or two clubs of margin in your selection. Lower ball flights are also effective.
• Best season and time of day: Playable year-round. Conditions are good in the dry season (roughly April to October). Mornings are comfortable with gentle winds, while late afternoons let you aim for the sunset.
• Caddie, cart and rentals: Caddies and carts are available. Rentals of clubs, shoes and the like can also be arranged. Please confirm the need and fees at the time of booking.
• Attire: A collared shirt and golf trousers and shoes are standard. Come prepared for the sun and sea breeze as well.
• Access: About 20 minutes by car from Ngurah Rai International Airport. A rental car, taxi, or ride-hailing services such as Grab and Gojek are convenient.

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