Finding time to go on a long golfing holiday may be hard to do with hectic work schedules and a busy family life. Thankfully, there are a handful of places you can go that are just a stone’s throw from the Little Red Dot that makes for an ideal weekend golfing trip. From Batam golf resorts to Bintan golf clubs to Bangkok golf getaways, here’s a list of the seven must-visit golf destinations in the region.
Golf Resorts Near Singapore
1. Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam
Where: Batam, Indonesia
Why visit
Take a quick ferry ride across the Singapore Strait to Batam for a round of island golf in Indonesia. Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam is a mere 100 meters away from Padang Golf Sukajadi which has a great 18-hole, par-72 course that measures over 6,300 meters. Golf fanatics will appreciate the golf shop, driving range, and massage facilities that are on-site.
Where to stay
Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam has lovely rooms to enjoy over a golfing weekend.
Otherwise stay at Harmoni One Convention Hotel & Service Apartments where you’ll find spacious rooms and suites that are outfitted with contemporary interiors, crisp white sheets, and complimentary internet. After a day on the course, take to the hotel’s large pool for a cool down.
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While you’re in Indonesia, take advantage of the affordable shopping at Mega Mall Batam Centre, which is adjacent to the Batam Ferry Port.
2. Palm Garden Golf Club
Where: Selangor, Malaysia
Why visit
A 20-minute drive from the heart of Kuala Lumpur will find you at the Palm Garden Golf Club. It’s here where Australian architect, Ted Parslow, designed two golf courses, Eugenia and Bismarck, that are laid with rolling Bermuda Tifdwarf grass, sand pits, and natural boulders. Before hitting the course, work on your swing at their driving range.
Where to stay
The nearby I0I Resort City is home to two luxury hotels, such as the Palm Garden Hotel, which includes 151 rooms and 26 suites that overlook the golf course.
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If the entire clan is coming in tow, bring your kids to Sunway Lagoon for an afternoon spent splashing in the sun.
3. Dalit Bay Golf and Country Club
Where: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Why visit
The 18-hole championship golf course at Dalit Bay Golf and Country Club is one of the most beautiful courses in all of Malaysia. This gem provides picturesque views from almost every hole as it’s sandwiched in between the Mengkabong and Tambalang rivers. New to the sport? Work with one of the on-site golf coaches.
Where to stay
The golf course is part of Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort & Spa’s sprawling ocean-front property. An idyllic retreat in Mother Nature, this resort is close to the famous nature reserve and is set against the backdrop of the famous Mount Kinabalu.
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If you still have the energy to spare, bring out your hiking boots and take a stab at scaling Mount Kinabalu.
4. Ria Bintan Golf Club
Where: Bintan, Indonesia
Why visit:
South African golf legend, Gary Player, personally designed the championship golf course at Ria Bintan Golf Club so it’s no wonder that this club is one of the Southeast Asian favourites. With views of the South China Sea, Ria Bintan’s 27-hole course proves to be challenging, relaxing, and truly memorable.
Where to stay:
Book one of the 28 rooms on the property to stay near the golfing action. The rooms here are spacious and modern with expansive views of the tropical island.
Or stay at one of the many hotels near Ria Bintan Golf Club. Bintan Lagoon Resort and Nirwana Resort are very popular choices.
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Get a well-deserved rub down at the spa where you can sign up for pre-golf massages as well as pre- and post-sun treatments.
5. Vinpearl Golf Club House
Where: Nha Trang, Vietnam
Why visit
Play on Vietnam’s first international standard golf course at Nha Trang’s Vinpearl Golf Club House. This breathtaking IMG Worldwide designed course is 18-hole and par 71 and offers stunning views of the ocean, dramatic surrounding hills, and clear blue skies. If you’re still learning your way, consider enrolling in the Vinpearl Golf Academy to up the ante on your game.
Where to stay
Take in Nha Trang’s tranquil beauty from an ocean-front room at the Novotel Nha Trang. Look forward to well-appointed rooms stocked with luxury amenities and five-star service.
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Learn more about this part of Vietnam’s rich culture by way of temples and museums such as the Po Nagar hillside temple.
6. Laguna Golf Bintan
Where: Bintan, Indonesia
Why visit
Designed by Greg Norman, the 60 hectares of Laguna Golf Bintan is dedicated to their 18-hole, par 72 course that wraps around the property’s seafront and lagoons. Thick jungle foliage and rock formations prove to add an extra challenge for seasoned golf pros.
Where to stay
The seafront Angsana Bintan is one of the leading hotels in Bintan with activities galore for the entire family, a spa, several dining options, as well as elegant rooms and suites.
Also see
Take a break from Bintan’s resorts and delve into the cultural side by visiting the impressive 500 Lohan Temple. This temple is where you’ll find 500 lifelike sculptures of the arhats – it’s a wonderfully dramatic and peaceful sight.
7. Alpine Golf & Sports Club
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
Why visit
Just a few minutes away from the hectic buzz of Bangkok is the Alpine Golf & Sports Club in Pathum Thani. This fairly new and now hilly property was designed by Ron M. Garl on flat lands that used to be rice fields. The true splendour of Garl’s design must be seen first hand to be fully appreciated.
Where to stay
The simple yet comfortable Campagne Hotel and Residence makes for a great option for those on an extended stay. Most of their rooms come with a kitchenette as well as ample living and working space.
Also see
Treat your taste buds to authentic Thai flavours at the Wat San Chao Floating Market. This local haunt is where you can savour sweet and seasonal local fruits, a bowl of tom yum, or an ice-cold glass of lemongrass tea.
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