For golf enthusiasts, the Ngamplang golf course in Garut or often called the Flamboyan Golf Course can become the best spot to enjoy the beauty of Garut from height. The word Ngamplang itself can be interpreted as a state of wide and flat location. This is what you can get when visiting this sport and tourism concept golf course.
The golf course that became one of the tourist attractions in Garut is located on Tasikmalaya street km.7, Ngamplang Village, District Cilawu, Garut regency or about 4 km from the city of Garut. You can achieve it by using public transportation Garut – Cilawu or bus majors Bandung – Tasikmalaya.
Ngamplang Golf Course Visited by Celebrities of the World
Ngamplang golf Garut is not only presents a beautiful natural tourist location as a place of family photos, selfie, pre wedding and other activities. This golf course has also been a stopover of world celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin. Hotel Ngamplang that stood in this region during the colonial era has also been a stopover of the Prime Minister of France and the Queen of the Netherlands.
The scenic beauty of Garut from the Ngamplang golf course even considered to resemble the natural beauty of Switzerland. Cimanuk River view that divides the city of Garut with Mount Guntur, Mount Papandayan and Mount Sedap Hurip become the background that spoil the eyes of golf course visitors.
The 9 Holes Golf Course
The Ngamplang golf course or the Flamboyan Golf Course is a short-game golf course. The course has only 9 holes with an area of 27 hectares consisting of 25 hectares of built area and 2 hectares already managed for the golf course.
The interesting thing about this golf course is the landscape dominated by oblique contours. So, golfers must take into account the power of their swings to avoid a stroke that strays or shots that do not reach the target.
Although quite difficult, but this golf course is suitable for golfers of all levels. The beautiful mountain scenery as the background and the cool air make the golfers feel at home in this place.
The Flamboyan golf Course also provides other sports facilities such as beach volleyball and tennis courts. Visitors can also enjoy some public facilities such as a mosque, spacious parking lot and waiting room. Around the golf course is also built a lot of hotels, so, you don’t need to worry about lodging problems.
Historical Backgrounds
At the beginning, Ngamplang Garut golf is owned by the Dutch colonial government. But in 1942, international hotel buildings and sanatorium in Ngamplang, Garut was burned by the residents. Then in 1977 this golf course was taken over by Korem 062 Tarumanegara management.
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At the time of Korem 062 Tarumanegara management, this golf course was renovated. The renovation process includes hotel rebuilding, golf club house and other supporting facilities.
The Ngamplang Golf Course Entrance Tickets
As a tourist attraction and sport, Flamboyan golf course does not apply the entry fee or free. So, the community can enjoy the various facilities in it as much. No wonder if during the weekend and holiday, the Ngamplang golf course becomes a tourist attraction for residents around the golf course as well as from the outer side region of Garut.
