FOR golfers looking to explore some of the best golf destinations around South East Asia, the Maybank Asean Golf Getaway continues to stand apart as the region’s most seamless, premium and worry free travel initiative.
Designed exclusively for Maybank credit and debit card members, it pairs curated convenience with access to several of Asean’s finest holiday destinations – and among them, few stand out more than Royale Jakarta Golf Club.
Long regarded as one of Asia’s most sought after courses, Royale Jakarta is a centrepiece of the programme and a compelling reason to pencil Jakarta into any golfer’s travel calendar.
The club has earned its reputation not only through its immaculate conditioning and championship pedigree, but also through its rare ability to deliver tranquillity and grandeur within one of the world’s busiest capitals.
The Maybank Asean Golf Getaway is built around a simple, compelling idea – make premium golf travel effortless.
Book as a flight or a group of four and enjoy 25% off Malaysia Airlines airfares, whether travelling in business or economy class. Once on the ground, every detail is handled – a 3D/2N stay at selected hotels, pre arranged transfers and confirmed tee times at top tier courses.
Travellers who want more can extend their stay or add extra rounds with ease. A dedicated support line and email assistance ensure that planning remains smooth from start to finish.
It’s a programme designed for golfers who want to focus on the experience, not the logistics.
Royale Jakarta is the kind of venue that stays with you long after the final putt drops. Introduced as one of Asia’s five great new golf courses, it is the work of acclaimed American architect Robert Moore Jr, ASCGA, whose vision blends championship challenge with lush, immersive beauty.
The course is built around a “green paradise” concept – expansive meadows, sweeping fairways and wall to wall Sea Isle Supreme Paspalum turf that delivers pristine lies in every season.
Across its 27 holes, purple fountain grass and exotic plantings add colour and texture, while lakes and water features bring a calming rhythm to the landscape.
It is, quite simply, one of the most visually striking parkland layouts in the region.
Despite its serenity, Royale Jakarta is no stranger to elite competition. It has been named Indonesia’s Best Golf Course five years in a row (2011-2016) by the Asian Golf Awards and has hosted the Indonesian Masters from 2011 to 2023, a testament to its strategic design, immaculate conditioning and ability to test the world’s best.
One of Royale Jakarta’s greatest strengths is its accessibility. Located just 15 minutes from central Jakarta and only 700 metres from the Pondok Gede toll exit, it offers the rare luxury of world class golf without the long commute.
For travellers on tight itineraries, this proximity is a gift – a morning round can be followed by an afternoon exploring the city, or vice versa.
The club itself is designed as a sanctuary. Modern tropical architecture frames spacious locker rooms, sauna, whirlpool and jacuzzi facilities, a spa and massage centre, and a luxurious Founder’s Lounge and VIP Suites.
Dining leans towards refined Oriental cuisine, while the international standard pro shop, function rooms and boardroom cater to both leisure and corporate travellers.
Practice facilities are equally impressive: a 300 metre range with 24 bays, a dedicated short game area and shop galleries that make pre round preparation a pleasure.
For many who have played it, Royale Jakarta is a course that exceeds expectations.
Dan Tan of Kota Kemuning in Selangor, a frequent visitor to top Asean golf venues, describes it as “one of the best courses in the region”.
“A lot has been said about Royale Jakarta, and those who advocate a quality course are spot on,” he said. “There is virtually nothing you can say this club needs to improve on.
“The service, the course, the maintenance – everything is kept in mint condition,” he added.
For golfers seeking a memorable escape filled with world class golf, refined hospitality and the thrill of playing where champions have walked, Royale Jakarta Golf Club delivers on every front.
Paired with the convenience and value of the Maybank Asean Golf Getaway, it becomes not just a round of golf, but a complete experience.
For more information, call 03 9212 0010, email mbb@cit.travel, or visit maybank.my/aseangolf.
