Indonesia became one of the favorite place for the golfer all over the world thanks to its beautiful landscape, hospitality of the Indonesian people and a series of golf course with various challenges across the country. This what makes Indonesia as a compulsory golf destination among the golfer. Palembang Golf Club, which in Palembang, South Sumatera is one of this golf course. This golf course also well known as the Kenten Golf Course, because it is located in the Kenten Hill. The Palembang golf course is considered as one of the oldest golf course in Sumatra and the second oldest golf course in Indonesia. Built during the Dutch colonial era and opened for public in 1926, Kenten Golf Course was managed by the Stanvac Oil company.
Now, this golf course is managed by the Government of South Sumatra and PT. Pertamina and not only considered as a golf destination, but also as a family recreation place on the weekend. It’s not surprising that this place is often crowded of PT. Pertamina employees and the government employees who play golf in the morning until noon. Even on weekends the number of players can reach up to 60 – 80 people.Located on A.K.B.P Check Agus Street No. 23 Kenten, Palembang, South Sumatra, Palembang Club golf course is one of three golf courses in Palembang. Besides this Palembang Golf Club course, Palembang also has another golf course such as Pendopo golf course in Muara Enim and Prabumulih Golf Club in Komperta Prabumulih.
The Palembang Club golf course is quite easy to reach because it is located near Pertamina residential and Indonesian Army residential. Visitors can reach this place by riding a minibus take Tanjung Senai, Indralaya direction from Palembang and then continued by walking a little bit. The Palembang Golf Club has an area of 72 hectares and consists of 18 holes and par 72. The golf course has a layout with international standard grass, varied size bunker, trees, flower park, natural forest and pond in every hole.
Palembang Golf Club Facilities and Green Fee Rates
This golf course in Sumatra layout which consists of various obstacles and natural atmosphere surrounding the golf course makes it often used as the location of national and international golf tournaments. The 2003 International Ladies Amateur tournament, the 2004 National Games and the 2005 International Senior Golf Open Championship tournament are some of the tournaments has been held here. As a recreation and leisure destination, this golf course is not only suitable for professional golfers, but also for beginner golfers. You can watch some of the kids practicing golf in this place. Visitors can play golf on this golf course by paying green fee starting from IDR. 100,000 per person according to the desired class and age level.
Besides playing golf, visitors can also using other sports facilities such as swimming pool and badminton course. Visitors can play badminton by paying IDR 250,000 to play for three hours. Golfers can also use the driving range, sauna, pro shop, golf academy, locker room and shower here. Restaurant and clubhouse that equipped with Wi-Fi facilities also available to gather and relax with family.
If you want to stay or take a holiday golf in here, you can stay at the hotel or lodging around the Palembang Golf Club. Hotels like Sofyan Inn Malaka and Zuri Express Palembang are only about 10 – 15 minutes away from this place.
