Jakarta Golf Club Rawamangun: Visitor Guide to Indonesia's Oldest Club
Jakarta Golf Club Rawamangun is Indonesia's oldest golf club, founded in 1872 as the Batavia Golf Club and based at Rawamangun in East Jakarta since the 1930s. Its 18-hole, par-71 course sits on about 36 hectares, roughly 6 km east of central Jakarta [1][2].
Visitors are welcome on weekdays and weekends with advance booking, and a shared cart is included in the standard rate [1]. Zora Golf Travel, founded in Jakarta in 2024 by golfers with 250+ combined rounds, can add a Rawamangun round to a guided trip, with the green fee quoted POA (price on application) and a personal guide with you on the day.
Jakarta Golf Club Rawamangun at a Glance
The table below sets out what a visitor needs to know before booking. Where a detail could not be confirmed from a reliable source, the table says so rather than guessing.
| Detail | Jakarta Golf Club (Rawamangun) |
|---|---|
| Location | Jl. Rawamangun Muka Raya No. 1, Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta |
| Holes / par | 18 holes, par 71, on about 36 hectares |
| Length | Confirmed with the club at booking |
| Designer | Not reliably recorded; sources disagree |
| Founded | 1872 as the Batavia Golf Club; at Rawamangun since the 1930s; renamed in 1950 |
| From central Jakarta | About 6 km east |
| Visitor access | Weekdays and weekends, advance booking required |
| Green fee | POA |
| Caddie | Provided by the club; fee paid directly to the caddie |
| Buggy | Shared cart included in the standard rate |
A Short History of the Batavia Golf Club
From Batavia to Rawamangun
The club began in 1872 as the Batavia Golf Club, in the Dutch colonial city that became Jakarta [2]. It moved to its present site at Rawamangun in the 1930s; the club gives 1934 for the move, while other sources give 1937 [2][3]. The name changed to Jakarta Golf Club in 1950 [2].
Indonesia Open Heritage
Rawamangun has hosted several editions of the Indonesia Open [1]. The best-known winner is Payne Stewart, who took the 1981 title here [1]. That history is why golfers often call it Jakarta's heritage course.
Why the Name Causes Confusion
Golfers use three names for the same club: Jakarta Golf Club, JGC and Rawamangun, after the district. All three refer to the course on Jl. Rawamangun Muka Raya in East Jakarta. Use any of them when you ask Zora for a tee time.
How Jakarta Golf Club Rawamangun Plays
A Compact City Course
The course fits 18 holes into about 36 hectares, a compact footprint for a full-length layout [2]. It sits inside the city, about 6 km from the centre, rather than out in the suburbs [1]. On a tight site, keeping the ball in play matters more than raw distance.
Par 71 and an Old-Style Routing
The course plays to a par of 71, one shot under the par-72 standard of most modern Jakarta championship courses [1]. The appeal is the history of a club that has hosted Indonesia Opens since long before Jakarta's newer courses were built. It makes a relaxed round between bigger tests such as Royale Jakarta or Pondok Indah.
One booking
Tee times, buggies, your hotel and every transfer in one booking. Green fees are quoted separately, by course.
Get a QuoteGetting to Rawamangun
From Central Jakarta
Jakarta Golf Club is about 6 km east of central Jakarta, in Pulo Gadung [1]. That makes it one of the closest courses to the city centre for golfers staying in central hotels. Travel time still depends on Jakarta traffic, so early tee times are the safest choice.
From Soekarno–Hatta Airport (CGK)
CGK is on the far north-west side of the city, so Rawamangun is not an airport-day course. Plan it for a full golf day in the middle of a trip. Zora's guide handles every transfer, from airport arrival to departure.
How Visitors Book a Tee Time
What the Club Allows
Visitors can play on weekdays and weekends, but tee times must be booked in advance [1]. The standard rate includes a shared cart [1]. Guest rules can change, so Zora confirms the current policy and what the rate includes before your trip.
Booking Through Zora Golf Travel
Zora books the tee time, quotes the green fee POA for your dates and builds the round into your daily schedule. The guide to what it costs to play golf in Jakarta explains how course fees compare across the city. For how caddies work on Jakarta courses, see the Jakarta golf caddies guide.
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About ZoraWhat to Pair With Jakarta Golf Club
Rawamangun sits in East Jakarta, the same side of the city as Halim. That makes it an easy partner for the two big courses beside Halim airport.
| Pairing | Why it works | Zora access |
|---|---|---|
| Rawamangun + Royale Jakarta | Heritage par 71 against a 27-hole former Indonesian Masters venue, both in East Jakarta | Authorised tee-time access at Royale Jakarta |
| Rawamangun + Suvarna Jakarta | Oldest club in Indonesia against a modern links-style 27-hole course at Halim | Booked on the club's guest rate |
| Rawamangun + Pondok Indah | Two of Jakarta's historic venues, both linked to the Indonesia Open | Booked on the club's guest rate |
Read the guides to Royale Jakarta Golf Club and Suvarna Jakarta Golf Club to plan an East Jakarta golf day. A 4D3N Jakarta golf package has room for Rawamangun plus two of the bigger courses.
Sources
- Where2golf — Jakarta Golf Club course page (location, visitor access, Indonesia Open history), where2golf.com
- GoGolf Indonesia — Jakarta Golf Club course page (36 ha, 1934 move, 1950 rename), gogolf.co.id
- Top 100 Golf Courses — Jakarta Golf Club entry (1937 move to Rawamangun), top100golfcourses.com
From arrival to departure
A personal Zora guide meets you at the airport and stays with you every day of the trip.
Plan My TripFrequently Asked Questions
Can visitors play Jakarta Golf Club Rawamangun?
Yes, Jakarta Golf Club Rawamangun welcomes visitors on weekdays and weekends, but tee times must be booked in advance. A shared cart is included in the standard rate, and guest rules can change, so confirm the current policy before you travel. Zora Golf Travel books the tee time and quotes the green fee as POA for your dates.
Booking through Zora also covers the transfer from your hotel and a personal guide on the day.
Is Jakarta Golf Club the oldest golf club in Indonesia?
Yes, Jakarta Golf Club is Indonesia's oldest golf club. It was founded in 1872 as the Batavia Golf Club, moved to Rawamangun in East Jakarta in the 1930s, with 1934 and 1937 both given for the move, and took the name Jakarta Golf Club in 1950. It has hosted several Indonesia Opens.
Payne Stewart won the 1981 Indonesia Open at Rawamangun.
Are Jakarta Golf Club and JGC Rawamangun the same club?
Yes, Jakarta Golf Club, JGC and Rawamangun are three names for the same club. Rawamangun is the East Jakarta district where the course sits, on Jl. Rawamangun Muka Raya No. 1 in Pulo Gadung. The club was known as the Batavia Golf Club until 1950, when it took the name Jakarta Golf Club.
Any of the three names works when you ask Zora for a booking.
How many holes does Jakarta Golf Club have and what is the par?
Jakarta Golf Club Rawamangun has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71. The course is laid out on about 36 hectares in East Jakarta, which makes it compact compared with modern championship courses. It is about 6 km east of central Jakarta, one of the closest full courses to the city centre.
Zora confirms the tee time with the club at booking, and the club provides your caddie.
How much does it cost to play Jakarta Golf Club Rawamangun?
The green fee at Jakarta Golf Club Rawamangun is price on application (POA) through Zora Golf Travel, because rates vary by day and time. The club's standard rate includes a shared cart, and the caddie fee is charged separately. Zora quotes the current green fee for your dates, along with transfers and your personal guide, so you know the trip cost before you travel.
Advance booking is required for every visitor round, weekday or weekend.
Why Book Jakarta Golf Club Rawamangun With Zora Golf Travel
- Play Indonesia's oldest golf club, founded in 1872 as the Batavia Golf Club
- About 6 km from central Jakarta, with a shared cart in the standard rate
- Easy to pair with Royale Jakarta, where Zora holds authorised tee-time access
- A personal guide with you from airport arrival to departure, every day
Rawamangun adds history to a Jakarta golf trip that newer courses cannot match. Book it for a relaxed middle day, then pair it with one of the bigger East Jakarta courses.
Zora Golf Travel, founded in Jakarta in 2024 by golfers with 250+ combined rounds and rated 5.0 stars from 10+ Google reviews, handles every tee time and transfer — message Laura's team on WhatsApp to plan your trip today.
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