Bintan, Indonesia: For the second year running, Ria Bintan Golf Club has been named winner of Luxury Lifestyle Awards’ Best Luxury Golf Club in Indonesia.
Designed by Gary Player, Ria Bintan opened its doors to its first guests in 1998. The multi award-winning 18-hole Ocean Course unfolds next to the South China Sea, offering stunning ocean views, challenging signature holes and picture-perfect scenery.
Meanwhile, the nine-hole Forest Course, set amidst mature woodlands, tests the mettle of golfers with strategically-placed bunkers.
Since its inauguration, Ria Bintan has featured consistently in polls about the best golf course in Indonesia and Asia, and hosted numerous regional events, including the Ria Bintan Golf Challenge.
Samuel Ng, President (Indonesia), Keppel Land, said: “We are honoured that Ria Bintan Golf Club has once again been recognised by Luxury Lifestyle Awards as the Best Luxury Golf Club in Indonesia.
“Our award-winning Ocean Course as well as the Forest Course, with their challenging terrains, offer even the most seasoned of players hours of enjoyable golf. Ria Bintan Golf Club is proud to have hosted so many golfers and successful events over the years.”
John Yap, General Manager at Ria Bintan, a Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation, said: “We are delighted to be awarded the title of Best Luxury Golf Club in Indonesia for the second year running. This is testament to the dedication and hard work that goes into making the club one of Asia’s top golfing destinations.
“This is an especially happy occasion, given that October is our birthday month. In conjunction with our 23rd birthday, we would like to celebrate this award with our staff, golfers and members, as we strive to continuously improve our services and facilities in the bid to deliver the perfect golfing experience for our guests.”
Ria Bintan currently offers various golf packages – day trips, as well as several Stay and Play options – which include stays at the Ria Bintan Golf Lodge with unlimited golfing time, driving range use and meals. Ria Bintan also offers term memberships for international and domestic golfers.
Ria Bintan is also a popular venue for meetings. Meetings rooms and Lodge rooms (27 rooms) with golf course views cater to small group meetings of up to 40.
CHSE (Clean, Healthy, Safe & Environmentally sustainable) and SG Clean certified, Ria Bintan has remained in operation over the past year with safe golf protocols fully in place.