Emeralda Golf Club: Visitor Guide and Tee Times
Emeralda Golf Club is a 27-hole, par-72 club in Tapos, Depok, about 40 km south of central Jakarta, with two nines by Arnold Palmer and one by Jack Nicklaus. It opened in 1994 and has hosted the Indonesia Open, the Alfred Dunhill Masters and the Volvo Asian Matchplay.
Visitor access at Emeralda is not clear-cut, because published sources disagree on whether non-members can book. Zora Golf Travel, founded in Jakarta in 2024 by golfers with 250+ combined rounds, confirms access with the club when you book, so you never arrive on spec. This guide covers the course facts, the three nines, the drive from Jakarta and how Emeralda fits a Bogor golf trip.
Emeralda Golf Club at a Glance
The facts below come from published course listings and the club's own site, numbered at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the table says so.
| Detail | Emeralda Golf Club |
|---|---|
| Location | Jalan Cimanggis Boulevard, Tapos, Depok, West Java, about 40 km south of central Jakarta [1] |
| Holes / par | 27 holes (Lake, River and Plantation nines), par 72 [2][3] |
| Length | Varies with the two nines played; confirmed with the tee time |
| Designers | Arnold Palmer (Lake and River nines); Jack Nicklaus (Plantation nine) [2][3] |
| Opened | April 1994 [2][4]; one listing gives 1995 [1] |
| From Jakarta | About 40–45 minutes by road, traffic permitting [2][3] |
| Visitor access | Unclear: sources conflict, so Zora confirms access when booking [1][2][5] |
| Green fee | POA |
| Caddie | Provided by the club; fee paid directly to the caddie |
| Buggy | Cart included in the club's advertised promo rate [5] |
| On-site hotel | None verified; Zora books a Jakarta or Bogor hotel |
Where Emeralda Is: Tapos, Depok
Emeralda is often grouped with Bogor courses, but it is administratively in Tapos, Depok, not Bogor proper [1]. It lies on Jalan Cimanggis Boulevard, about 40 km south of central Jakarta [1]. That makes it the closest of the southern courses to the capital, and the easiest to fit on the first or last day of a trip.
How Emeralda Plays: Three Nines, Two Designers
A round at Emeralda uses two of the club's three nines, so the course you play depends on the day's rotation.
Lake and River by Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer designed the Lake and River nines [2][3]. Played together, the River–Lake combination was ranked seventh in Indonesia by Golf Digest in 2022 [1]. If you have one round at Emeralda, ask Zora to request this pairing.
Plantation by Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus designed the Plantation nine [2][3]. Pairing it with Lake or River gives a round with holes from both designers.
A Tournament Venue
Emeralda has hosted the Indonesia Open, the Alfred Dunhill Masters and the Volvo Asian Matchplay [3].
Possible 18-Hole Pairings
| Pairing | Designers | Note |
|---|---|---|
| River–Lake | Arnold Palmer | Ranked seventh in Indonesia, Golf Digest 2022 [1] |
| Lake–Plantation | Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus | Subject to the day's rotation |
| River–Plantation | Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus | Subject to the day's rotation |
From arrival to departure
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Plan My TripGetting to Emeralda From Jakarta
Emeralda is about 40 km south of central Jakarta, and the drive takes around 40–45 minutes when traffic allows [1][2][3]. Jakarta's traffic can stretch that, so Zora's driver plans the pickup around your tee time and the day of the week. Because it is the nearest of the southern courses, Emeralda also works on an arrival or departure day.
Can Visitors Play Emeralda? How Booking Works
Published sources do not agree on who can play Emeralda, so treat access as something to confirm, not assume.
What the Sources Say
- where2golf lists Emeralda as a private club where guests play only with or by invitation of a member [1]
- The club's own site advertises daily promo rates and a guest-of-member rate [5]
- Golfasian, a golf tour operator, books visitor tee times at the club [2]
How Zora Handles It
Zora confirms with the club whether your group can play on your dates, and on what terms, before quoting. If access is not available, Zora offers another southern course such as Klub Golf Bogor Raya instead. There is no walk-in option, so every round is booked and confirmed in writing first.
The green fee is POA and quoted for your date and group. Laura, Zora's Founder and CEO, has played 50+ rounds across Indonesia and Australia and designs each itinerary herself.
One booking
Tee times, buggies, your hotel and every transfer in one booking. Green fees are quoted separately, by course.
Get a QuoteWhat does the Emeralda promo rate include?
The club's advertised daily promo rate includes the green fee, cart, service charge, insurance and tax, according to Emeralda's own website. The amount is not published, and whether a visiting group qualifies depends on the club's terms on the day. Zora checks eligibility and quotes the green fee, POA, before you book.
The quote also lists transport and guide costs separately, so you can compare it with other courses. The caddie is provided by the club, and the caddie fee is paid directly to the caddie.
Pairing Emeralda With Bogor Courses
Emeralda sits between Jakarta and Bogor, so it links easily with the highland courses further south.
Klub Golf Bogor Raya and Sentul Highlands
Klub Golf Bogor Raya, a Graham Marsh course with a hotel inside its estate, suits an overnight stay. Sentul Highlands Golf Club, a hilly Gary Player layout in Sentul City, adds mountain views of Gunung Salak. The guide to golf in Bogor compares every course Zora books in the area.
The Jakarta and Bogor Golf Escape
The Jakarta and Bogor golf escape combines city golf with the courses south of Jakarta. Zora also holds authorised tee-time access at Jagorawi Golf & Country Club, an alternative if Emeralda cannot take your group. Every package is priced POA.
Sources
- where2golf — Emeralda Golf Club course page, where2golf.com
- Golfasian — Emeralda Golf Club course page, golfasian.com
- The Star — Emeralda Golf Club feature, 2 August 2026, thestar.com.my
- Resident — Emeralda Golf Club feature, 27 September 2025, resident.com
- Emeralda Golf Club — official site, emeralda-golfclub.com
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About ZoraFrequently Asked Questions
Is Emeralda Golf Club in Bogor or Depok?
Emeralda Golf Club is in Tapos, Depok, on Jalan Cimanggis Boulevard, about 40 km south of central Jakarta. It is often listed with Bogor courses because it sits on the way from Jakarta to Bogor, but it is administratively part of Depok rather than Bogor. The drive from Jakarta takes around 40–45 minutes.
That location makes it the most convenient of the southern courses for a short trip.
Can non-members play Emeralda Golf Club?
It depends on the club's terms at the time. One listing describes Emeralda as members and guests only, while the club advertises daily promo and guest-of-member rates and a tour operator books visitor tee times. Zora confirms with the club whether your group can play on your dates before quoting, and no walk-in round is assumed.
If Emeralda is not available, Zora suggests Klub Golf Bogor Raya or Jagorawi instead.
Who designed Emeralda Golf Club?
Arnold Palmer designed Emeralda's Lake and River nines, and Jack Nicklaus designed the Plantation nine. Together they make a 27-hole, par-72 club that opened in April 1994. The River–Lake combination was ranked seventh in Indonesia by Golf Digest in 2022, and the club has hosted the Indonesia Open.
Any two of the three nines make up an 18-hole round, depending on the day's rotation [2].
How much is the green fee at Emeralda Golf Club?
The green fee at Emeralda Golf Club is POA, price on application. The club advertises a daily promo rate that bundles green fee, cart, service, insurance and tax, but it does not publish the amount. Zora confirms whether your group qualifies and quotes the green fee for your date before anything is booked.
The written quote shows each item, and the caddie fee is paid directly to your caddie.
How far is Emeralda Golf Club from Jakarta?
Emeralda Golf Club is about 40 km south of central Jakarta, and the drive takes roughly 40–45 minutes when traffic allows. That makes it closer to Jakarta than Klub Golf Bogor Raya or Sentul Highlands. Zora collects you from your hotel, plans the timing around your tee time and drives you back afterwards.
Its short transfer time suits an arrival-day or departure-day round.
Why Book Emeralda Golf Club With Zora Golf Travel
- 27 holes by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, par 72, opened 1994
- River–Lake ranked seventh in Indonesia, Golf Digest 2022
- About 40–45 minutes from central Jakarta, in Tapos, Depok
- Visitor access confirmed with the club before every quote; green fee POA
- Backup options at Klub Golf Bogor Raya, Sentul Highlands and Jagorawi
Emeralda offers tournament pedigree and two famous designers within an hour of Jakarta. Because access terms vary, the safest route is a confirmed booking that also covers transport and a guide.
Zora Golf Travel, founded in Jakarta in 2024 by golfers with 250+ combined rounds and rated 5.0 stars from 10+ Google reviews, puts a personal guide with you from airport arrival to departure — message Laura's team on WhatsApp to check Emeralda access for your dates today.
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A Zora group at Emeralda Golf Club
A clip from a Zora Golf Travel trip to Emeralda Golf Club, first posted on our Instagram. Every trip is planned around the courses you want to play.
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