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Batam is located in a really strategic area namely Singapore Strait which has been a crowded and lively shipping traffic in the world. Therefore, Indonesia Government sees Batam, in fact, could be
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As we already told you before, shopping is one of the factors visitors came to Batam. The whole island is a duty free zone, making the prices become relatively low. The shopping scene may not be as
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GOLF IN BATAM
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Palm Springs Golf Course
Palm Spring ranks as one of Batam’s most popular courses with three nine-hole layouts the Resort course, the Palm course and the Island course. You can choose your own combination of 18-holes from the three courses tomake up one round of golf. Or you can simply play 27 holes at one go. Sculpted fairways and gently sloping grassy depressions with breathtaking ocean views from the green are part of Palm Spring. The Palm Course incorporates a signature green on the waterfront and from several holes
, high level views of natural forest and mangrove swamps. The Resort course is over varied topography with hills rising steeply an d strategic pin locations to eighten the challenge. The Island course gradually moves away from wide fairways to intricate hazards. Luxuriant with swaying palm trees and mangrove vegetation, the course is suited to beginners as well as the more skilled. The Balinese-style luxury clubhouse boasts restaurants, function rooms, recreation rooms, sauna and steam baths and 12 private massage rooms for male and female golfers. There’s also and an 18-bay driving range and a well stocked pro shop There’s Karaoke entertainment (with a wide selections of wine and liquors) and deluxe accommo-dation for golfers who want an extended stay.
South Links Golf Course
South Links offers two courses in a resort setting complete with bungalows, condominiums clubhouse, restaurants, conference facilities and marina. South Links is near the sea with natural streams transformed into lakes and ponds to blend in with the sculpted fairways which embrace the hills. Both courses have numerous holes located along the coastline to provide interest and challenge. The courses move from elevated ground towards the luxuriant fairways just below then over hilltops and into islands.It’s a layout to ensure the proficient or beginner golfer can expect to be challenged, stumped, teased, rewarded — anything but bored.
Indah Puri Golf Course
Set in luscious greenery and ringed by waters, the Indah Puri Golf course is quite spectacular. The course was designed by renowned golf architect Ronald Fream and each of the 18 holes of the championship course is distinctive and offers its own special character. The course runs parallel to the beach, then dog legs scenic lakes and bunkers. Spread over 80 hectares of manicured landscaping it provides golfers, both amateur and professional, with plenty of challenge. The well appointed clubhouse has a spacious lounge overlooking the main lake and the rolling greenery of the 1st, 9th, and 18th holes. A pro-shop, terrace-cum-cafe, reading room and executive offices complete the upper level. On the lower level are the changing rooms and facilities for club members and their guests.
Tering Bay Golf Course
World leading golf professional and celebrity, Greg Norman, has designed a very beautiful breathtaking and playable 18-hole par 72 course amidst rolling hills, pristine lakes and lush tropical greenery. It is specially created as the centrepiece of the splendid Tering Bay Golf and Country Club on a site of over 130 hectares overlooking a picturesque bay in north Batam. Special attention was paid to ensure the Tering Bay golf course is a fair and enjoyable test for golfers of all levels as well as stern test for the professionals.
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