Batam: The Hole-in-One Destination for Your Next Golf Holiday
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When Malaysians think of weekend getaways, golf courses aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. But when it comes to golfers, well… It's the most important thing.
Just across the Johor Strait lies Batam, an island that’s quietly becoming a golfer’s paradise. With its lush fairways, scenic coastal views, and resorts that blend sport with spa-level relaxation, Batam offers the perfect swing between tea and tee-off.
Here are fore compelling reasons to not fore-get Batam on your next golfing trip.
1. World-class golf courses in an island setting
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Batam is home to some of the most scenic and well-designed golf courses in the region. Here, 7 golf courses offer everything from sweeping views of the sea, to resort-style facilities and clubhouses, to the convenience of being in the city centre.
- Palm Springs Golf & Country Club - The premiere golf course with 27 holes and 3 layouts.
- Batam Hills Golf Resort - Par 72 championship course.
- Batam Island Country Club - Par 72 course by the coastline designed by Greg Norman.
- Indah Puri Golf Resort - Scenic Par 72 parkland style course.
- Padang Golf Sukajadi - 18-hole championship course in the heart of the city.
- Southlinks Country Club - 18 hole course on rolling terrain.
- Tamarin Golf Course - Casual but challenging course designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Whether you’re here to fine-tune your game or mix golf with recreation, Batam’s golf courses are sure to elevate the experience with a seamless transition from golf club to clubhouse.
2. Batam’s golf courses are closer and cheaper than you think
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You don’t need to check in your expensive golf clubs and board a plane for a premium golfing holiday - Batam is just a ferry ride away!
Just 90 minutes from Berjaya Waterfront in Johor Bahru, it’s the most convenient overseas golfing escape for Malaysians. In a spacious air-conditioned ferry, you don’t have to be cramped in an economy cabin - you can even use your phone as much as you want!
Best of all, you don’t have to constantly refresh your browser to snipe cheap flight tickets. A return ticket from Berjaya Waterfront costs just RM234 (including port charges), and you can choose your preferred departure time with ferries leaving almost every hour, 7 days a week.
And the best part? Golf packages here often cost a fraction of what you’d pay in KL or other mainstream golf courses in the region.
3. Non-golfers get to have fun too
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You don’t have to struggle over leaving your non-golfing family members behind or worry about them getting bored if they come along.
For one, many of Batam’s golf resorts double as holiday retreats with infinity pools, spas, and family-friendly activities. They can even work on a tan of their own by the beach.
Some also offer shuttle services so they can hop into town for some massages, shopping, or sightseeing.
4. Celebrate that hole-in-one with great food and recreation
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From fresh seafood at a fraction of Malaysian prices to unique dinners in a Santorini-inspired compound, your post-game meals are guaranteed to be as rewarding as your scorecard.
Got some time or a free day before the next tee-off? You can explore the local cafes, beach clubs, and night markets… or relieve those sore muscles with a cheap (but good!) massage at one of Batam’s popular massage spas.
Batam is a tee-riffic retreat for golfers (and non-golfers)
Photo Source: Batam Hills Golf Resort
For golfers, Batam strikes that sweet spot between challenge and chill. The greens are professional-grade, the scenery is stunning, and prices are perfect. For non-golfers, it’s a tropical escape filled with shopping, spas, and seafood.
It’s an affordable getaway that’s inclusive - everyone gets to have fun, and no one gets left behind. In this region, Batam is one of the best golfing travel destinations, by par.