Bintan Lagoon Golf Club is one of the international standard golf course facilities managed by Bintan Lagoon Resort. Located on Bintan Island, Riau Islands, Bintan Lagoon golf course becomes most preferably golf course among Malaysians and Singaporeans due to its affordable rates, easy access from the ferry terminal, varied facilities and scenic ocean view.
One thing that distinguishes Bintan Lagoon golf course from any other golf courses is the existence of two different views of 18 hole golf course. These two golf courses are The Jack Nicklaus Sea View Course, which features a stunning backdrop of the South China Sea and The Ian Baker-Finch Woodlands Course which surrounding by pristine rainforest. Both of golf courses are often hosting for national and international golf tournaments. Besides its different scenery, this golf course also has fairly challenging layout for golfers of all levels. It’s open daily except Tuesday for The Jack Nicklaus Sea View Course and Monday for The Ian Baker-Finch Woodlands Course.
The Jack Nicklaus Sea View Course
The Bintan Lagoon Golf Club Sea View Course, which opened in 1996, has a length of 6,443 meters. The 18-hole and par 72 golf course has 5 different tee locations that suit for every golfer ability at all levels. This golf course is popular for its stunning scenery with nine holes facing natural forests and nine other holes facing toward the South China Sea. Despite having a beautiful ocean view, this course is also famous for its cooling winds, especially in the 12th hole of par 3. While at the 13th hole of par 4, golfers will face river barriers that split the green as well as large bunkers and rolling mounds on the 18th hole.
The Ian Baker-Finch Woodlands Course
The Bintan Lagoon Golf Club Woodland Course is designed by Ian Baker-Finch and has a length of 6211 meters with 18 holes and par 72. This golf course which can be reached within 50-minutes away from the Tanah Merah ferry terminal, Singapore has a dramatic and challenging layout. The golfers will be presented by undulating landscapes with steep slopes, deep bunkers, ponds which located in strategically positions and varying height trees beside the fairways. The golfer will require extra accuracy and concentration to avoid the bunker traps, pools or trees surrounding it.The Ian Baker-Finch Woodlands Course golf course is designed with the first nine holes in front of the clubhouse while the other nine holes are behind the clubhouse. The hole 8th par 5 and hole 13th has elevated tee which becomes one of the golfer’s favorites because its vista view of the villa and the ocean.
Bintan Lagoon Golf Club Green Fee Rates and Facilities
Besides its beautiful golf course layout, Bintan Lagoon Resort also offers complete facilities. Visitors can enjoy massage facilities, golf club rentals, golf carts, caddy and pro shop that provides the latest golf equipment. There is also a driving range facility with 31 bays and putting practice areas. Visitors can also enjoy the amenity of staying at a resort that provides 470 rooms facing the beach and garden also Haskell’s and Fiesta restaurants that serving local, Asian and western dishes.
Bintan Lagoon Golf offers some interesting golf packages that suitable for its visitor needs. Visitors can choose All-Inclusive Unlimited Golf Package for IDR. 3,600,000 per person valid until December 15, 2017 to play until December 31, 2017. With this package, visitors can play without limit for 2 days, enjoy lunch at Haskell’s (choose of Nasi Goreng or Mee Goreng), buffet dinner, golfer insurance, ferry service from Singapore (Tanah Merah) to Bintan, buggy cart and caddy rental and staying in a Deluxe Room.
There is also a Golfer’s Stay Package for IDR. 2.850.000 per person includes play 2 rounds on any 18 hole golf course. This package includes a bonus of one complimentary bottled water, golfer insurance, lunch at Haskell’s (choose of Nasi Goreng and Mee Goreng) also buggy cart and caddy facilities. There is also a one-day play package that is Golf For A Day Package for IDR. 1.800.000 per person. This package includes 1 round play on a choice of 18 hole golf courses, a bottle of mineral water, a ferry shuttle service from Singapore (Tanah Merah) to Bintan, and lunch at Haskell’s (choose of Nasi Goreng or Mee Goreng) and golfer insurance. Lastly, there is a special package for women, Ladies Golf Day Package for IDR. 1,150,000 per person valid until 31 October 2017 to play until 30 November 2017.