Trump's Anti-Muslim Stance May Affect His Golf Projects In Indonesia

Donald Trump’s call for a blanket ban on followers of Islam entering the USA comes after his travel companies signed deals to open five properties in Muslim-majority countries.

Trump Hotel Collection this autumn announced it would open resorts in West Java and Bali in Indonesia, while two Dubai golf courses and a luxury hotel in Azerbaijan are due to open next year.

The company said it had plans for the West Java property, Lido Lakes Resort, “to revive the allure of the fabled destination” and the Bali hotel at Nirwana was “a project designed to reflect the authenticity of the local culture”. Although Bali has a majority Hindu population, West Java is 97 per cent Muslim. Both project deals were signed with Hary Tanoesoedibjo's MNC Group, owner of the Lido Lakes and Nirwana Resorts.

The resorts' overall value is unknown but a Trump hotel in Vancouver, slated to open next year, will be in a building itself costing $360 million.

Mr Trump, whose net wealth Forbes puts at $4.5 billion, called for all Muslims to be banned from entering the United States following a terrorist attack, but has faced a worldwide backlash that risks threatening his business interests in the Middle East and countries where Islam is the major religion.

Despite his statement that claimed there is, "great hatred towards Americans by large segments of the Muslim population", the business magnate has shown little hesitation to expand into countries where the majority of the population follows Islam.

Nirwana Bali Golf Club Welcomes New Director Of Golf

Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort has recently appointed Steven Morgan as their new Director of Golf. Steven oversees all golf operations at the award-winning Greg Norman designed Nirwana Bali Golf Club at the rejuvenated 103-hectare Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort and brings with him over 10 years of international golf hospitality experience at some of the world’s top golf resorts.

Steven began his career in 2003 as a Golf Retail Assistant at this year’s host venue of the Ryder Cup, the Gleneagles Hotel in central Scotland. Having enjoyed a successful junior golf career he decided to turn Professional in 2004 and carried out his apprenticeship at the world renowned Turnberry Resort, home to the iconic Ailsa Course, an Open Championship venue four times most recently in 2009. In 2007, Steven graduated from the PGA Diploma program, becoming a fully qualified Golf Professional and was recognized as one of the top 10 coaches in his year. After a successful career in Scotland, Steven gained international experience in South Africa where he took on the role of Senior Teaching Professional at Pearl Valley Golf & Country Estate implementing all golf academy coaching programs. Following his time in South Africa, 2009 saw Steven join the opening team at what would later be ranked the number one golf course in the Middle East, Yas Links Abu Dhabi. During his four year tenure at Yas Links, Steven was promoted from Head Golf Professional to Director of Golf where he oversaw all aspects of the golf operation.

Boasting an excellent track record of managing successful golf courses, Steven brings with international golf expertise with him to Nirwana Bali Golf Club and looks to takes the golf club to the next level. Steven Morgan, Director of Golf commented: "It is an absolute honor to take up this position here at Nirwana Bali Golf Club. The golf course is arguably one of the best in Asia with a great mix of dramatic ocean view holes coupled with a number of inspiring trips through the local rice paddies. The golf club itself is of the highest standards and with the magnificent Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort only a matter of minutes from the 1st tee this resort offers visitors to Bali the complete package.".

Indonesia's Top Ten Golf Courses Announced

In the upcoming edition of Golf Digest's Planet Golf, the best courses from 205 individual countries are selected to come up with a list of the best courses in the world by country.

From the around 140 courses in Indonesia the courses that 'made the cut' are:

1. Nirwana Bali GC, Tabanan, Bali ★
2. Taman Dayu GC & Resort, Surabaya, East Java
3. Rancamaya G&CC, Jakarta, West Java
4. Royale Jakarta GC, (West/South), Jakarta, West Java
5. Damai Indah Golf (Pantai Indah Kapuk), Jakarta, West Java
6. Ria Bintan GC (Ocean Course), Lagoi, Bintan
7. Damai Indah Golf (Bumi Serpong Damai), Tangerang, West Java
8. Jagorawi G&CC (New Course), Bogor, West Java
9. Gunung Geulis CC, Bogor, West Java
10. Jagorawi G&CC (Old Course), Bogor, West Java

★ Nirwana Bali GC is the only Indonesian course ranked in Golf Digest's World 100 Greatest Courses in 52nd place.

To know which courses from other countries are among the world's best, follow the link here.

Nirwana Bali Golf Club In Forbes' "Asia's 10 Most Elite Golf Course"

The Nirwana Bali Golf Club was named one of Asia's 10 most elite golf courses in this week's edition of Forbes magazine. This once more confirms Nirwana's reputation as one of the top courses in the region.

Only Thailand and China are represented with 2 courses each, an indication of the strong regional competition and proof that excellent golf can be found anywhere in our region.

To know which other courses made the top 10, read the article at www.forbes.com

1st Nirwana Cup Golf Tournament On 1 September

Nirwana Bali Golf Club will organize the 1st Nirwana Cup Golf Tournament on Saturday, 1 September 2012.

Shotgun starts
Morning Tee Time : 7am
Afternoon Tee Time : 1pm

Tournament system
18 holes stroke play-handicap 36 system

Tournament fees
Rp 1,700,000 nett/person
NBGC member Rp 850,000 nett/person

Fee includes 18 holes golf, snacks, goody bag, awards dinner and entertainment.

Hole in one prizes
Hole # 2: 2 Business class return air ticket Denpasar-Singapore by Garuda Indonesia
Hole # 7: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Dakar
Hole #11: Toyota Fortuner
Hole #14: Golf Cart by Club Car

Lucky draw prizes
King Koil bed mattress, Honda Scoopy, Samsung Galaxy Tab7.0 plus, iPad2, Blackberry, LED TV 32inch, foldable bike, return air ticket Denpasar-Singapore by Garuda Indonesia, and many more...

Special accommodation rate at Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort starts from Rp 1,500,000 nett/room/night including breakfast for two persons

For reservation please contact Nirwana Bali Golf Club
Jalan Raya Tanah Lot, Tabanan 82171, Bali
Tel +62 361 815 900 ext 3016 Fax +62 361 812 151
golfreservation@panpacific.com

Bali's Big Eco Weekend Golf Tournament

Bali's Big Eco Weekend Charity Golf Tournament is a part of an event created by Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia and Quiksilver Indonesia, to encourage local community and tourists like you to participate in our earth-loving activities in Bali, such as Bali Beach Clean Up and Sea Turtle Release. You can also have lots of fun in the beach by meeting surfer legends like Mark Richards and Tom Caroll, and end your night with some Reggae tunes from Souljah.

The full program for this event, that will be held from 5-8 July 2012, is as follows:

Thursday, 5th July 2012 (8 pm-late.)
Mantra, Bali – Jl. Petitenget Raya 77x, Bali
Drop by Mantra Bali for an excitement pre-event party, and get a chance to meet world champion surfers, such as Mark Richards, Tom Caroll, and Martin Potter. The owner himself, Tipi Jabrik, will be your host for the evening.

Friday, 6th July 2012
Bali's Big Eco Weekend Charity Golf Tournament.
Shotgun at 1 pm at Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort.

Saturday, 7th July 2012
Watch an exciting Lifesavers Race at 10 am, while our Eco Village opens their exhibition. At 3 pm, the Governor of Bali will open the event, followed by exciting release of baby turtles at the Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation. There are many fun activities at the beach for you to join, such as soccer, face-painting, and sunset music by Ulu Roots.

Sunday, 8th July 2012
Time for you to get down for the real action! Join us for the Big Bali's Beach Clean Up in the morning, where the person with most waste collected will get an exciting prize! And of course, Bali's Big Eco Weekend Closing Party will go on at night at Hard Rock Hotel Bali, featuring entertainment from Australian musician Phil Jamieson 'Grinspoon', along with a charity auction session.

For more information and registration visit the BBEW website.

Nirwana Bali Golf Members & Guests Golf Tournament

Sunday, February 26st 2012
Members & Guests Golf Tournament at Nirwana Bali Golf Club.
Shotgun start at 13.00hrs.

HOLE IN ONE
Hole in one prizes are 1 unit Mazda 2 1,5 L sm/t, Off the road
Return air ticket DPS-SIN-DPS sponsored by Garuda Indonesia

and many other prizes to be won.

For more information please contact:
Nirwana Bali Golf Club, tel +62 361 815900 fax +62 361 812151 golfreservation@panpacific.com

Nirwana Bali Valentine Day Golf Tournament

Nirwana Bali Golf Club is organizing a Valentine Day Golf Tournament on:

Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Shotgun start at 13:00 hrs
Texas Scramble Competition

Tournament Fee - IDR 1.488.000 net
NBGC Member - IDR 1.088.000 net

Tournament fee includes
Green Fee, Cart & Caddie Fee, Set Dinner with free flow drink during dinner (wine, beer, soft drinks) at Golfer's Terrace, Prizes & Live Entertainment by DJ Anto.

• Special Room rate available at Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort at Rp 1.288.000 net per night inclusive breakfast (upgrade to Deluxe Garden View).
• Spa Treatment - 150 minutes available at Rp 688.000 net.
• Set dinner including free flow drinks at Rp 788.000 net per person.

For more information, please contact +62 361 815900, email NBGC at golfreservation@panpacific.com or visit www.panpacific.com/bali.

Titleist Introduces New Vokey Design SM4 Wedges

Born from the unique artistry and clubmaking experience of master wedge craftsman Bob Vokey, Titleist Vokey Design Wedges have earned the reputation as the game’s finest short game tools. Since 1998, Vokey Design wedges have achieved overwhelming success as the favorite of more players across the worldwide professional tours and competitive golf and as a leader with serious golfers in the marketplace. In fact, Vokey Design wedges have been the top choice on the PGA Tour in terms of player count and wins for eight consecutive years and counting.

Now, Titleist introduces a completely new line of Vokey Design Spin Milled wedges to maximize performance within the limits of the 2010 Groove Rule. The new Vokey Design SM4 wedges feature 17 precise, individually cut and 100% inspected grooves that maximize groove geometry and push groove edge radius to the conforming limits. Using computer aided design (CAD), SM4 wedges also feature a new shape inspired by Vokey’s original 200 series. With twenty-one loft and bounce combinations and five different sole grinds that Vokey developed through his research and work with the best players in the world, the new Vokey Design SM4 wedges represent the next generation of the most renowned scoring clubs in golf.

Available in both right and left hand beginning December, 2011 at below Titleist Partner :

JAKARTA: Asia Golf - 021 3500703● Bobs Golf - 021 45851009 ● Just Golf, Cengkareng Driving Range - 021 55912685 ● Jagorawi Golf & Country Club - 021 8753794 ● Raja Golf - 021 7206348 ● Raja Sport - 021 3800332 ● TopGolf - Belleza - 021 53664820 ● Royale Jakarta Golf Club - 021 80888999 BANDUNG: Java Golf Boutique - 022 4222792 ● TopGolf, Siliwangi Driving Range - 022 4214602 ● SURABAYA: Asia Golf - 031 7349249 ● Just Golf - 031 7349248 ● Taman Dayu Golf Club - 0343 633411 BALI: Nirwana Bali Golf Club - 0361 815960 MEDAN: Ajit Golf - 061 4510573 ● Mahkota Golf - 061 4516197 ● Pro Am - 061 4576330 BATAM: Landing Golf - 0778 8428348 ● Wisley Golf - 0778 421530

Nirwana Bali Voted Indonesia's Leading Golf Resort

Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort is awarded 2011 Indonesia's Leading Golf Resort from the prestigious World Travel Awards. This recognition has proven that Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort is the best golf resort in Indonesia and it has been recognized internationally.

The award was presented during a VIP gala ceremony hosted by World Travel Awards (WTA) in Bangkok, Thailand on 28 September 2011.

Other Indonesian winners include The St. Regis Bali Resort, who picked up two awards for Asia's Leading Luxury Resort and Indonesia's Leading Hotel, AYANA Resort and Spa Bali, who also picked up two awards Indonesia's Leading Resort as well as Indonesia's Leading Spa Resort, and Hotel Sedona Manado who picked up the award for Indonesia's Leading Business Hotel.

For a full list of winners at World Travel Awards 2011 Asia & Australasia Ceremony visit: www.worldtravelawards.com/winners2011-4

Nirwana Bali Golf Members & Guests Golf Tournament

Sunday, August 21st 2011
Members & Guests Golf Tournament at Nirwana Bali Golf Club.
Shotgun start at 13.00hrs.

TOURNAMENT SYSTEM
The tournament will be in 36 Handicap System.

TOURNAMENT FEE
IDR 350,000 net for NBGC members
IDR 850,000 net for Member's Guest.
IDR 1,100,000 net for Guest.
Dress Code: Hawaiian.

HOLE IN ONE
Hole in one prizes are 1 unit Ford Fiesta, Off the road
Return air ticket DPS-SIN-DPS sponsored by Garuda Indonesia

and many other prizes to be won.

For more information please contact:
Nirwana Bali Golf Club, tel +62 361 815900 fax +62 361 812151 golfreservation@panpacific.com

Nirwana Bali Golf Members & Guests Golf Tournament

Sunday, April 24th 2011
Members & Guests Golf Tournament at Nirwana Bali Golf Club.
Shotgun start at 13.00hrs.

TOURNAMENT SYSTEM
The tournament will be in Stroke Play competition format with USGA Handicap System for members and 36 Handicap System for non-members.

TOURNAMENT FEE
\IDR 1,000,000 net for domestic and KITAS holder
US$175 net for visitor or non-KITAS holder.
Fee includes Snack, Prizes and Dinner.
Theme Dinner: Easter.

JAPAN FUND RAISER
Fun Games and Raffle Tickets, all proceeds will be donated to aid relief for Japan.

HOLE IN ONE
Hole in one prizes are 1 unit Mazda2 1.5SL SM/T
Return air ticket DPS-SIN-DPS sponsored by Garuda Indonesia

For more information please contact:
Nirwana Bali Golf Club, tel +62 361 815900 fax +62 361 812151 golfreservation@panpacific.com

Nirwana Bali Golf Members & Guests Golf Tournament

On Sunday, February 20th 2011 there will be a Members & Gusts Golf Tournament at Nirwana Bali Golf Club.
Shotgun start at 13.30hrs.
The tournament will be in Stroke Play competition format with USGA Handicap System for members and 36 Handicap System for non-members.
Tournament fee is IDR 1,000,000 net for domestic and KITAS holder | US$175 net for visitor or non-KITAS holder.
Fee includes Snack, Prizes and Dinner.
Dinner dresscode: Chinese New Year Theme.
Hole in one prizes are 1 unit Mazda 2 1.5SL SM/T, Off the road at hole #7 and 1 return ticket Economy Class DPS-SIN-DPS at hole #14.

For more information please contact:
Nirwana Bali Golf Club, tel +62 361 815900 fax +62 361 812151 golfreservation@panpacific.com