JAKARTA - Bali International Golf (BIG) has once again brought Golfphoria to life — the annual tournament that has become one of the most anticipated golf events in Bali. Following last year's resounding success, Golfphoria 2026 returns bigger, louder, and more fun, feeling far more like a festival than a conventional golf competition — a statement of Bali International Golf's commitment to reinventing the golf experience every single year.
This year, Golfphoria embraces a Reggae theme, bringing a laid-back, colorful energy to a sport long seen as formal and exclusive. With 312 participants on the tee sheet, Golfphoria 2026 also carries a bigger mission: earning its place in history through a submission to Guinness World Records. The verification process is still underway, with the official result expected to be announced after the event concludes.
It marks the continuation of last year's milestone. After setting an Indonesian MURI Record as the country's largest virtual golf tournament by number of participants — as covered by national media including Republika, Media Indonesia, and VIVA — Golfphoria continues its steady climb: from MURI to a Guinness World Records submission.
Golfphoria 2026 was held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, with tee-offs at 08.00 and 13.30 WITA, followed by a gala dinner at 18.00 WITA. The tournament brought players a virtual round at the legendary Royal Portrush Dunluce Links in Portrush, Northern Ireland — letting them experience one of the world's most iconic courses without ever leaving Bali.
True to its spirit of “bigger, wilder, more fun,” Golfphoria 2026 raised the stakes with its richest prize pool yet — from a hole-in-one challenge and a grand lucky draw featuring a motorcycle and luxury holiday packages from Komodo Luxury and IndonesiaJuara Trip, to cash prizes and a lineup of premium golf accessories.
Golfphoria 2026 was backed by 47 sponsors and strategic partners, strengthening the collaboration between sport, entertainment, lifestyle, and tourism to deliver a bigger experience for players and guests alike.
On the course, the field competed across skill categories (longest drive, nearest to the pin) and winner categories (best gross overall, best nett overall, flights A/B/C best gross & best nett 1 & 2, plus ladies' best gross & best nett). Beyond the competition itself, the night was capped by a Best Costume Award for the three best-dressed players at the gala dinner.
Golf for Everyone
For the host, Golfphoria is less a tournament than a statement of belief. “Golfphoria was born from the conviction that golf is for everyone — not just a select circle. We deliberately package it like a festival, with music and competition side by side, so that anyone who walks in feels they belong on this course,” said Sayyid Haekal, President Director of Bali International Golf.
That spirit comes to life through BIG's social responsibility program, “Everyone Can Golf, Everyone Deserves a Chance” — an ongoing development program for children aged 6 to 10 from orphanages across Denpasar, offering free, structured golf training with BIG's professional coaches, from fundamentals to character building. Far from a one-off ceremony, it is a tiered development pathway, opening doors for fast-rising talents to join organizations such as the Indonesian Golf Association (PGI) and compete in local and national age-group events.
“For us, Everyone Can Golf is not just a tagline. We want to create real opportunities for more people to discover this game — including children who may never have had access to it before,” he added.
Toward the Best Sport Hub Center in Bali
Golfphoria 2026 is also part of Bali International Golf's long-term vision to evolve from a golf destination into the Best Sport Hub Center in Bali. With the development of a wider range of sport and lifestyle facilities — including a premium billiards arena, padel courts, and a running track — Bali International Golf continues to strengthen its role in Bali's sport tourism ecosystem.
In that same spirit, Golfphoria stands as more than a golf tournament — it is a gateway to a much wider travel experience. From Bali, players can connect with the flagship destinations of Eastern Indonesia, from the savannahs of Sumba to luxury phinisi sailing in Komodo National Park. Golf, in turn, becomes the bridge between sport and the exploration of Indonesia.
Golfphoria 2026 was supported by Juara Holding Group (JHG) as main sponsor for the second consecutive year, reinforcing the synergy between sport, sport tourism, and Indonesia's premium travel industry.
A Partnership That Completes the Picture
“We are not at Golfphoria to take the stage — we are here to build the bridge. Bali International Golf has built this house brilliantly; our job as a partner is to make sure every guest leaves with more than a win: new connections, new opportunities, and a reason to come back. Bali's sport tourism will only grow when its players complete one another — and Juara Holding Group is here to complement, not compete,” said Agung Afif, Founder of Juara Holding Group.
That synergy takes shape through two premium travel brands under Juara Holding Group: Komodo Luxury, operator of luxury phinisi cruises in Komodo National Park, and Bali Premium Trip, provider of premium travel experiences across Bali. Through both, a win at Golfphoria carries on as a voyage to Eastern Indonesia — a blend of golf and luxury travel that positions Golfphoria as a new model for Indonesian golf tourism: play in Bali, sail east.
Juara Holding Group keeps its doors open to businesses, government institutions, investors, and sporting communities looking to grow alongside the tourism ecosystem of Bali and Eastern Indonesia.
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