Bintan Golf Packages: Best Courses for Golf Groups & Corporate Outings

Ocean View at Laguna Golf Bintan

Bintan Golf Packages: Best Courses for Golf Groups & Corporate Outings

Bintan doesn't get talked about enough as a golf destination, which is honestly part of its appeal — you get championship-calibre courses without the crowds or price tag of flying further afield. Whether you're planning a weekend round with your regular golf buddies, organizing a society outing, or looking for something more memorable than a hotel ballroom for your next client golf day, Bintan delivers courses that genuinely compete on the world stage, less than 60 minutes from Singapore.

Why Golfers Keep Coming Back to Bintan

Two things set Bintan apart: the course quality, and how easy it is to actually get there. This isn't a "decent course near a beach resort" situation — Ria Bintan has been ranked among Asia's best and sits in Golf Digest's global rankings, and Laguna Golf Bintan has picked up Indonesia's Best Golf Course honors at the World Golf Awards. Pair that with a short ferry ride instead of a flight, and Bintan becomes one of the few places where you can play a genuinely world-class round and be back in Singapore by evening if you want to.

Best Golf Courses in Bintan

• Ria Bintan Golf Club — Designed by Gary Player, this 27-hole championship layout is the headline course on the island. The Ocean Course is the one golfers talk about, with holes cutting through native jungle before opening up to sea-facing fairways — the par-5 7th, voted one of Asia's best par-5s, is worth the trip alone.

  
  

• Laguna Golf Bintan — Part of the Banyan Tree resort community, this course blends former quarry terrain with beachfront holes and rainforest surroundings. Refurbished in 2016, it's a more resort-style round than Ria Bintan but no less scenic, with several holes playing directly along the ocean.

  
  

• Bintan Lagoon Golf Club — Home to the Jack Nicklaus-designed Sea View Course, this is the island's oldest golf complex and combines forest, riverine landscapes, and coastal views across its layout.

Between the three, most golf groups end up mixing at least two courses into a multi-day trip rather than picking just one.

What's Included in a Stay-and-Play Package

Most Bintan golf packages bundle the essentials so you're not organizing each piece separately:

• Green fees, caddy, and golf buggy for your chosen course(s)

• Return ferry transfers from Tanah Merah

• Accommodation at a resort near the courses (Grand Lagoi and Four Points by Sheraton are common picks for their proximity to Ria Bintan and Laguna)

• Airport/terminal-to-resort-to-course transfers

  
  

Optional add-ons typically include extra rounds, club rental, on-course dining, and spa sessions for a post-round wind-down.

Golf Packages for Groups & Corporate Outings

Golf lends itself naturally to group and corporate travel — a golf society outing, a client entertainment day, or a management team's version of a corporate retreat. If you're organizing for a group, a few things are worth locking in early:

• Tee time blocks — Groups need consecutive tee times reserved in advance, especially for weekend rounds during dry season when courses fill up fast

• Mixed-ability format — Courses like Laguna Golf Bintan work well for groups with a range of skill levels, while Ria Bintan suits a more serious golfing crowd

• Non-golfer program — If your group includes partners or colleagues who aren't playing, pairing the golf package with spa, beach, or resort activities keeps everyone occupied

• Evening dinner or gala add-on — A common close-out for golf society trips and corporate golf days alike

If your outing is part of a broader company event, this pairs naturally with our corporate retreat planning — worth a look if golf is one piece of a larger group program.

Planning Tips for Golf Groups

• Book 2+ weeks ahead for weekend tee times, especially during the March–October dry season when demand is highest

• Weekday rounds are quieter and often better value — a good option if your group has flexibility on dates

• Confirm caddy and buggy inclusions when comparing packages, since some quotes list green fees only

• Travel light — most resorts and courses can arrange club rental, so it's not essential to bring your own set