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WHEN TO GO

Courses are in great condition all year around but in the dry months between June and September, while Hong Kong is steamy and stormy, Jakarta’s climate is best suited for golf. January and February are the wettest months and are worth avoiding. Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population and the holy month of Ramadan is widely observed in Jakarta. While this doesn't generally affect visitors to a great degree – the city's many excellent restaurants are still open throughout the day, although bars will tend to close earlier than usual – hotels and flights get booked up quickly during Lebaran, the holiday that signifies the end of Ramadan. It's worth noting that your caddie, as well as most people you encounter in the service industry, is likely to be fasting during Ramadan, and it is respectful to be sensitive to their needs. In 2013, Ramadan commences on July 9.

GETTING THERE / BOOKING

Cathay Pacific (www.cathaypacific.com) and Garuda Indonesia (www.garuda-indonesia.com) fly direct between Hong Kong and Jakarta several times a day (flying time: 4 hours, 45 minutes). While booking directly with the golf courses from Hong Kong is possible, it is cheaper and far more convenient to buy a package through Golf Wonderful Indonesia (www.golfwonderfulindonesia.com), a new government-supported initiative and travel agency. A five-day/four-night stay at a five-star hotel including four rounds of golf, airport transfers and an on-call car and driver costs from US$1,405 (based on single occupancy). Groups of four or more are entitled to further discounts. Flights and visa fees are not part of the package price.