Lombok Golf Courses: Book Tee Times & Plan Your Golf Break in 2026/2027

Lombok sits directly east of Bali across the Lombok Strait, and the comparison between the two islands is inevitable for any visitor who arrives here. The beaches are longer and less crowded, the pace is slower, Mount Rinjani dominates the northern skyline at 3,726 meters, and the Sasak cultural traditions visible in the traditional villages of the south give the island a distinct identity that is not an echo of Bali’s. For golfers, the relevant difference is that Lombok has three courses rather than six, and two of them carry genuine designer credentials: Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club is a Peter Thomson design on the Sire Bay coastline in North Lombok near the Gili Islands, and GEC Rinjani Golf and Resort is a Jack Nicklaus design measuring 6,989 yards in the western foothills of the Rinjani volcano. Both course settings, one coastal, one volcanic highland, are available nowhere else within the same island.

The destination does not function as a dedicated golf circuit. You plan a Lombok trip around the island itself, and golf fills one or two mornings of the schedule. What makes it more than a convenience round is the combination of the Peter Thomson coastal layout with the Gili Islands snorkeling access, and the Nicklaus highland course with the Rinjani trekking option. Those are combinations specific to this island.

Lombok suits couples and small groups who want Bali-standard beach resort quality with less crowds, golfers interested in playing two distinctly different named-architect courses in one trip, and Bali visitors adding a Lombok extension by short flight or fast boat.

Best golf courses in Lombok

Three courses serve the island. Two are the primary visiting options.

1. Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club

Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club, also known as Sire Beach Golf Club, is an 18-hole, par 72 layout measuring 6,419 meters, designed by Peter Thomson, located at Sire Bay in North Lombok, Kabupaten Lombok Utara according to the club. Thomson’s five British Open titles give this course the same architect credential as his Padang Golf Modern design in Tangerang, and the Sire Bay coastal setting puts several holes in direct view of the Java Sea with the Gili Islands visible on the horizon from parts of the layout.

The course combines green fairways and tropical trees through the Sire Bay resort area, and the proximity to the Gili Islands by boat makes a morning round followed by an afternoon snorkel trip one of the most naturally structured Lombok days available. It suits golfers who want a coastal Thomson design, and couples for whom combining golf, sea views, and island access in a single day is the main appeal.

2. GEC Rinjani Golf and Resort

GEC Rinjani Golf and Resort is an 18-hole, par 72 layout measuring 6,989 yards, designed by Jack Nicklaus, located in Narmada, West Lombok according to the club. At 6,989 yards the layout approaches full championship length from the back tees, and the Nicklaus design delivers the strategic bunkering and elevated green complexes associated with his signature courses. The Narmada location in the volcanic foothills south of Mount Rinjani gives the course a highland character different from the coastal Kosaido layout, with views toward the Rinjani massif available from the upper sections of the course.

It suits experienced golfers who want the longest and most demanding Lombok round, and any visitor for whom a Nicklaus design is a specific objective on the Indonesia golf circuit.

3. Kaleang Golf Course

Kaleang Golf Course is a 9-hole, par 36 layout measuring 2,754 yards, located in Sekongkang, West Sumbawa Barat according to the club. The Sumbawa Barat location is on the neighboring island of Sumbawa rather than Lombok proper, though it is included in the GolfLux Lombok database. It suits golfers extending a trip toward the Sumbawa surf and beach area, or those specifically visiting the Sekongkang region.

Which course is better?

Kosaido is the right choice for coastal setting, the Thomson design, and the most convenient combination with a Gili Islands afternoon. Rinjani is the call for championship length, the Nicklaus design, and a round in the volcanic highland setting. Most two to three day Lombok golf programs include both across consecutive mornings. Kaleang serves a specific Sumbawa extension rather than a Lombok city trip.

Best time to play golf in Lombok

Lombok has a drier and more distinctly seasonal climate than Bali on the island’s western side, reflecting its position in the transition zone between the wetter western Indonesian islands and the drier Nusa Tenggara chain. Indonesia’s official meteorological agency notes a dry season from April through October and a wet season from November through March.

April to October is the most reliable window for Lombok golf. The dry season keeps morning conditions clear, the Gili Islands boat crossings are reliable, and the Rinjani trekking routes are at their most accessible for non-golfing partners. July and August are peak domestic and international tourism months, when accommodation and boat transfers to the Gilis book out well in advance.

November to March brings more frequent rain. Morning rounds at both the main courses remain generally playable. The Rinjani summit trek is more difficult in the wet season and some trail sections may close after heavy rain.

Early morning tee times before 7:30am are standard year-round for the cooler conditions and to leave the afternoon free for the Gili Islands or other activities.

Lombok golf holidays and package tours

Lombok suits three to five day programs, either as a standalone island escape or as a Bali and Lombok combined trip. Lombok International Airport receives direct flights from Jakarta (about two hours), Bali (about 25 minutes), and several regional hubs. The Bali to Lombok crossing is also available by fast boat from Padang Bai in about two hours, making a Bali and Lombok combined program by sea a practical option for visitors who prefer not to fly.

A standard Lombok golf program covers accommodation in the Senggigi beach area or the Kuta Lombok south coast, one round at Kosaido in North Lombok, one round at GEC Rinjani in West Lombok, one Gili Islands day trip, and one afternoon at a Sasak cultural village or the south coast beaches. The two main courses are in different parts of the island, about 45 minutes to an hour apart by road, so the program works most naturally with one course per playing day rather than same-day transfers between both.

The Gili Islands are the strongest non-golf draw in the Lombok area. Indonesia’s tourism authority notes the Gili Islands, particularly Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air, as among the most visited snorkeling and dive destinations in Nusa Tenggara, known for sea turtle sightings and coral gardens in accessible shallow water. Non-golfing partners have a full day program on the islands while the Kosaido round happens in the morning, making the Sire Bay area the most naturally balanced golf and island location on Lombok. Browse Bali golf packages which can incorporate a Lombok extension, or create a custom Lombok and Bali itinerary combining both islands.

Golf with the Gili Islands and Mount Rinjani

The Gili Islands sit about 30 to 45 minutes by fast boat from the Bangsal pier near Sire Bay, which is the same coastal area as Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club. That proximity is the practical foundation of the golf and Gili Islands combination. A 6:30am tee time at Kosaido, finished by 11am, leaves a full afternoon for the boat crossing to Gili Air or Gili Meno for snorkeling, followed by a sunset return. The logistics work without complicated planning.

Mount Rinjani, at 3,726 meters the second highest volcano in Indonesia, is a multi-day trekking destination with guided summit expeditions operating from the Senaru and Sembalun trailheads on the northern and eastern flanks. The Segara Anak crater lake at 2,000 meters elevation, accessible in two days without reaching the summit, is the most popular trek objective and gives the Rinjani experience to visitors who want the highland scenery without the full summit push. Indonesia’s national park authority manages access through licensed guides. GEC Rinjani Golf and Resort’s position in the Narmada foothills gives the course a direct visual relationship with the Rinjani massif, and golfers who complete a round there and then spend the following day on the lower Rinjani trail cover Lombok’s two most distinctive landscape experiences in a single program.

Sasak culture gives Lombok an identity distinct from Bali’s Hindu traditions. The Sasak people are predominantly Muslim and the traditional villages of Sade and Ende in the south of the island maintain weaving and architectural traditions that have been practiced across generations. The ikat textiles woven by Sasak women, available directly from artisans in the traditional villages, are the most accessible cultural product of the Lombok visit and differ entirely from the Balinese crafts available in Seminyak or Ubud. Ayam taliwang, the Lombok-specific dish of grilled chicken marinated in a spice paste of chili, garlic, shrimp paste, and candlenut, is available at restaurants throughout the island and is meaningfully different from the milder Balinese chicken dishes most visitors arrive expecting.

Book tee times in Lombok

Both Kosaido and GEC Rinjani fill on weekends during the July and August peak season and during Indonesian holiday periods when domestic visitors fill the Lombok resort hotels. Booking a week to ten days ahead for weekend slots during this peak window is sensible. Weekday availability at both courses is generally open with a few days’ notice. Kaleang on Sumbawa is accessible with short advance notice.

When organizing a Lombok golf program, confirm tee times at both Kosaido and GEC Rinjani for your preferred playing days, accommodation in Senggigi or the Kuta south coast depending on which course is the primary base, private transfer logistics between the two course locations about an hour apart by road, and how the Gili Islands boat trip and any Rinjani trekking day align with the playing schedule.

Early morning tee times at Kosaido take best advantage of the calm coastal sea breeze conditions before the onshore wind builds in the late morning, and the earlier finish leaves maximum time for the afternoon Gili Islands crossing. Start planning here or view Bali golf packages to include Lombok in a wider Indonesia island program.