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DESTINATION GOLF ASIA 2024

Indonesia

BINTAN ISLAND Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore will take you to Bandar Bentan Telani ( BBT ) Ferry Terminal in Bintan . The high-speed catamaran ferry ride will take you to Bintan in less than 60 minutes , and although officially part of Indonesia , many Singapore-based golfers regularly head there across the Straits of Singapore to play there .
Here you will find the superb 18-hole Laguna Golf Bintan designed by Greg Norman with its Banyan Tree Resort plus the 27-hole Ria Bintan Golf Club designed by Gary Player , both award-winning golf clubs , and well worth a visit .
BALI The lure of Bali with its great surfing beaches , incredible sunsets , and exceptional massages also has five beautiful golf courses with sea or mountain views .
Bali is located just south of the equator and experiences a warm and tropical climate that is a huge draw for tourists . Average year-round temperatures hover around 30 ” C with a consistent humidity level that is offset by an ocean breeze . The best season for playing golf in Bali is during the dry season from May to September when the winds are cool and there is clear weather all day .
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