The Southlinks Country Club is a tropical resort that stands on elevated ground on exotic Batam and set within 213 hectares of lust rolling countryside and tropical greenery, the atmosphere is peaceful & refreshing. Adjacent to the Ladi Reservoir & opened on 18 April 1996, Southlinks offers 18 hole par 72 golf and country club facilities that are on par with the very best in the region.
Ranking as one of the top 3 courses on the island & situated between Nagoya and Water Front City lies the Southlinks Country Club, with its easy access and exciting water features it is a must for all players of all abilities. The signature hole 6 is where golfers have to decide whether to go for glory or not on this challenging par 5. To cut the corner and give yourself a chance of reaching the green in 2, your drive needs to be 200 meters to clear the water that runs all along the left side of the fairway. Watch out too for the narrow fairway hemmed in between the water and the bunker on the right as you approach the standard green No 6 or the even more challenging island 6A green.
An interesting and difficult tee shot into the par 3 green on the 4th, the distance is relatively friendly for even the average golfer, but do not be deceived by the pretty inviting green that slopes towards the tee box. A large step bunker guards the front right of the green and on your right there is a clear waterfall. Overshooting will find you in the hazard at the back as too will a pulled shot. Visitors are welcome with the following Green Fees: | Week days. | From £36 | including buggy & caddy. | | Weekends. | From £55 | including buggy & caddy (not recommended - busy time). | Club facilities include:
Driving Range - comprising 24 bays to practice with lighting for night time practice.
Half way house - well situated after the 5th & 9th they are a blessing to the course,
Proshop - offering a selection of brand name apparel, golf equipment and accessories.
Golf bag storage - your clubs will be well taken care of whilst you relax with a drink, meal or massage.
Putting & chipping greens - practice till your hearts content.
Changing rooms - good facilities with showers, towels, lockers etc all in the basic price.
Restaurants - a choice of 3 restaurants offering delights from the Eastern & Western cuisine.
Bars - 2 bars, including terrace & snooker/sports bar plus halfway huts.
Massage rooms - traditional massages & foot reflexology are available for all plus spa services.
Golf academy - for those who want to come & improve their game with both day & night time training.
4 holes floodlit at night - the last 4 holes are floodlit so you can also complete a late round.
Getting there:
15 minutes by car from either Nagoya or the Water Front City or 40 minutes from further afield e.g. the Nongsa area.
| Course details | | | | Opened: | April 1996. | | | Course designer: | Hisamitsu Ohnishi. | | | Developed by: | PT Batamindo Executive Village. | | | Type of course: | Buggy course (Buggy on the fairway, weather permitting). | | | No of courses: | 1 X 18 hole. | | | Distance measured in: | Meters. | | | Course Yardage: | Black Tees 6338 m Par 72.
Blue Tees 5894 m Par 72.
White Tees 5448 m Par 72.
Red Tees 4846 m Par 72.
| | | Open: | Daily except on Monday mornings (maintenance). | | | Dress code: | Normal golfing attire. | | | Caddies: | Female. |
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