With its stunning combination of oceanside and lush forest settings, Ria Bintan Golf Club, on the island of Bintan in Indonesia, offers a stern test to any golfer in the most glorious of settings. The 27-hole award-winning championship course was designed by professional legend Gary Player and has consistently been named the best golf course both in Indonesia and in the whole of Asia.
The nine-hole Forest Course offers a gentle introduction and the chance for a scenic warm up before tackling the challenge that is the 18-hole Ocean Course. Voted Asia’s best par-five the seventh hole has majestic views across the South China Sea, the stunning expansive views over azure oceans keep coming, most especially at the signature ninth hole, a par-3 perched up high on a rocky outcrop. The course is also the first in Indonesia to receive the Certified Audubon International Classic and Cooperative Sanctuary certification since 2009 – from world-renowned green champion, Audubon International for Ria Bintan’s leadership, commitment, and high standards towards environmental management.
Ria Bintan Golf Club Ocean Course Hole 10
For guests wanting to stay overnight there are 27 contemporary rooms available in four categories. There’s an onsite restaurant offering a variety of delicious Asian dishes as well as international favourites. There’s also a well-stocked Pro Shop for golf merchandise and souvenirs and of course a well-equipped driving range for that vital swing practice.
The club also offers the ideal venue for hosting team retreats and business meetings. The knowledgeable in-house team can also help with setting up group golf tournaments or organise lessons for non-golfers through the Learn Golf Program.
Safety is of the highest priority at Ria Bintan Golf Club. To ensure the health and safety of guests and staff they have introduced new safe protocol procedures both on the course and at Ria Bintan Golf Lodge. Masks are compulsory for all staff and temperatures are taken twice daily. Social distancing is practised in all common areas, there are sanitisers available at regular intervals and the cleaning and sanitisation of the entire property is carried out frequently.
Ria Bintan Golf Club Ocean Course Hole 9
Out on the course each golfer rides in a buggy with one caddy. Only the caddy rakes bunkers and there’s a hands-free ball lifter on every green to reduce contact. The club is encouraging all bookings and payments to be made in advance for contactless and safe transactions and no walk-ins will be permitted.
These high standards of safety continue at Ria Bintan Golf Lodge where all rooms are cleaned and sanitised thoroughly before and after guest use.
With the highest standards of personal service, incredible attention to detail and awareness of safety needs, and most importantly the presence of a truly exceptional golf course, it’s no surprise that Ria Bintan is a well-deserved award winner. Recently it has been selected by Luxury Lifestyle Awards as a winner in the Top Ten Best Luxury Golf Clubs in Indonesia, as well as Top 100 Golf Courses in Asia 2019, by Golf Travel Magazine.
Ria Bintan Golf Course General Manager, John Yap (left) and Goh York Lin, President Keppel Land Indonesia (right)
Ria Bintan Golf Club has proudly launched their 3D2N stay & play all-inclusive packages. The two packages, All-in-One Golf Escape and All-in-One Ultimate Golf Retreat, provide an easy and hassle-free holiday and pleasing activities for golfers and accompanying friends and family. The packages include GeNose tests upon arrival and departure as well.
[Golfer Package] All-in-One Golf Escape inclusions:
- 2 nights’ stay at Ria Bintan Golf Lodge
- Unlimited golf at Ria Bintan Golf Club over 2 days – single buggy and caddy
- Special discount at the Pro Shop
- All meals, including a set seafood dinner
- 2-way land transfers between Tanjung Pinang Airport and Ria Bintan Golf Club.
[Non-golfer Package] All-in-One Golf Escape inclusions:
- 2 nights’ stay at Ria Bintan Golf Lodge
- Use of car with driver and guide for up to 10 hours for touring Bintan attractions and a Seafood Dinner
- 2-way land transfers between Tanjung Pinang Airport and Ria Bintan Golf Club and more!
[Golfer Package] All-in-One Ultimate Golf Retreat inclusions:
- Complimentary upgrade to Eagle Room with stocked complimentary minibar at Ria Bintan Golf Lodge
- Unlimited golf at Ria Bintan Golf Club over 2 days – single buggy and caddy and complimentary drinks during the golf round
- Complimentary cleaning of golf shoes and clubs after golf
- Use of Toyota Alphard with driver for up to 4 hours to seafood restaurant in Bintan
- All meals, including a BBQ seafood dinner at Ria Bintan Golf Club and a set seafood dinner at a local Bintan restaurant
- 2-way land transfers between Tanjung Pinang Airport and Ria Bintan Golf Club
- Ria Bintan limited edition souvenir
[Non-golfer Package] All-in-One Ultimate Golf Retreat inclusions:
- Complimentary upgrade to Eagle room and stocked complimentary mini-barat Ria Bintan Golf Lodge
- Scenic sunset buggy ride at Ria Bintan Golf Club
- Complimentary golf clinic inclusive of golf clubs rental
- Use of Toyota Alphard with driver and tour guide for up to 10 hours for touring Bintan attractions and seafood dinner
- 2-way land transfers between Tanjung Pinang Airport and Ria Bintan Golf Club
- Ria Bintan souvenir
For more information and full package details, please visit https://www.riabintan.com/
