Teeing Off

Singapore has only a small handful of golf courses to satisfy its 30,000 active golfers, so it’s no huge surprise that many players pack up their clubs and book tee times in other countries. And while Bintan, Batam and Johor are popular destinations for g

Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam

This newly launched property is one of the first international hotel brands on Batam, and its 18-hole championship Sukajadi Padang Golf Course was designed by the reputed Thomson, Wolveridge & Perrett.

The new hotel has 240 rooms and suites, many with balcony views of the course’s lush greenery, while recreational facilities include a large outdoor pool with vast wooden decking and beautiful landscaping. There’s also a fitness centre and kids’ club.

Special offer: Currently available is a Golf Package that includes a one-night stay in a modern Superior Room, an international buffet breakfast, 18 holes of golf, an F&B voucher for S$15 to spend in Bite restaurant, ferry tickets to and from Singapore, and land transfers on Batam. The cost is from $275 per person (weekdays), and the offer is valid to 1 February 2017. For bookings, visit radisson.com/batam-hotel-ri/idnrdbt.

Also: Show this Expat Living article on check-in and enjoy a couple of free cocktails (until 31 December 2016).

BINTAN Laguna Golf Bintan

This 18-hole, par 72 golf course set on 60 hectares of tropical paradise was originally designed by Greg Norman, and has recently reopened following a complete revamp. After breathtaking sea views on holes 2 to 4, a lagoon setting features on holes 6 to 8, and dense jungle on holes 10 to 15. At the signature 17th, you hit off directly over natural rock formations from a tee perched over the sea.

RIA Bintan Golf Club

Mature woodlands and windswept beaches characterise Gary Player’s 27-hole championship course, ranked as the “Best Golf Course in Asia” and “Best Golf Course in Indonesia” by Asian Golf Monthly. Facilities include a pro shop, club and shoe rental, buggies and caddies, a driving range with 20 bays, and the Bandar Ria Restaurant and Asmara Ria Spa.

Bintan Lagoon Golf Club

The Jack Nicklaus Seaview Course features sculpted bunkers and water hazards on 13 holes, and a stunning ocean backdrop for the signature 12th hole, while the Ian Baker-finch Woodlands Course is marked by an undulating landscape of steep slopes and mounds – a challenge even for seasoned golfers. Facilities include a clubhouse, a pro shop, equipment rental, a 31-bay driving range, Haskell’s restaurant and more.