Ria Bintan Golf Club

Dear all,

I have made plans to go to Ria Bintan Golf Club (http://www.riabintan.com/) soon and I will like to find out whether anyone has any reviews, comments or anything to share about Ria Bintan Golf Club.

Thanks

Cheers,
swedeprince

In order of (personal) preference - Ria Bintan, Bintan Lagoon and Laguna Bintan.

it's a beautiful course. got a couple of really spectacular holes.

My preference for Bintan's course
1. Ria Bintan
2. Bintan Lagoon's Ian Baker Finch
3. Bintan Lagoon's Jack Nicklaus

Cost wise, green fees are cheaper at Bintan Lagoon.

My 2 cents worth

Nothing compares to ria. It's one of the most beautiful courses I played

Just played Ria yesterday. Completed all 27holes plus 2 extra (we booked 36 but couldn't finish).

Above all else must be hole number 8 of the Ocean course. A dog blind dog left, it is about 200m to the turn. For me, its in between clubs of 3wd or 3 hybrid. It also tempt better players to draw the drive and if you make it, will be rewarded with a steep downhill roll towards the green! It is of course, easier said than done. If you don't draw it properly, or the draw came too early (read hook), my condolences but you can take a penalty drop.

The view is most magnificent when u arrive for your 2nd shot. At the left turn, the ocean will be revealed. The green is about 140-150m downhill at the edge of the sea. If your approach does not land soft, say goodbye to your ball as it will merrily bounce across the green and into the ocean.

Definitely a must visit.

Tip:
1. bring enough balls. Finding lost balls in the rough is near impossible.
2. Ask for better buggy. The one I had, i think i walk faster then then buggy. It is too far away from the club house once you are in the Ocean course to change the buggy.
3. A caddie I had - Wiwin is a valuable asset. I leave it to her to read my lines or select my clubs. And she was right most times. Not sure about the rest of the caddies though, but I trust they are equally experienced.

mcmug wrote:

Just played Ria yesterday. Completed all 27holes plus 2 extra (we booked 36 but couldn't finish).

Above all else must be hole number 8 of the Ocean course. A dog blind dog left, it is about 200m to the turn. For me, its in between clubs of 3wd or 3 hybrid. It also tempt better players to draw the drive and if you make it, will be rewarded with a steep downhill roll towards the green! It is of course, easier said than done. If you don't draw it properly, or the draw came too early (read hook), my condolences but you can take a penalty drop.

The view is most magnificent when u arrive for your 2nd shot. At the left turn, the ocean will be revealed. The green is about 140-150m downhill at the edge of the sea. If your approach does not land soft, say goodbye to your ball as it will merrily bounce across the green and into the ocean.

Definitely a must visit.

Tip:
1. bring enough balls. Finding lost balls in the rough is near impossible.
2. Ask for better buggy. The one I had, i think i walk faster then then buggy. It is too far away from the club house once you are in the Ocean course to change the buggy.
3. A caddie I had - Wiwin is a valuable asset. I leave it to her to read my lines or select my clubs. And she was right most times. Not sure about the rest of the caddies though, but I trust they are equally experienced.

Mcmug I'm interested in point 3. What else wiwin does for you.

Ria Bintan is by far the best golf course in Bintan in my personal opinion.
Just finished playing there yesterday and last week as well (go figure). Hope it wont be a weekly thing cause my pay check won't be able to scale that. So bring plenty of ball and if not you can always buy used one for 15 dollar a bag or so, drive it straight most of the time and you should be ok. it's quite a playable course.

Anyway, I think signature holes are 7, 8, 9 ocean course. 7 is a par 5 (442m) and if you drive well (250+) you have a chance for a 2 on. This was voted the best par 5 hole is south east asia (or was it asia I can't remeber) by some again I can't remember magazine.

8th Hole (336m) dog leg left so either draw it or just hit slightly left around 190-200 and you should be about there for a 130-140m downhill approach to the green

9th hole is a par 3, 138 meter to the green, no fairway it's a drop to the ocean so you need to land on the island green.

btw: all distance are from blue tee.

Have fun!

DimWit Kid wrote:

mcmug wrote:

Just played Ria yesterday. Completed all 27holes plus 2 extra (we booked 36 but couldn't finish).

Above all else must be hole number 8 of the Ocean course. A dog blind dog left, it is about 200m to the turn. For me, its in between clubs of 3wd or 3 hybrid. It also tempt better players to draw the drive and if you make it, will be rewarded with a steep downhill roll towards the green! It is of course, easier said than done. If you don't draw it properly, or the draw came too early (read hook), my condolences but you can take a penalty drop.

The view is most magnificent when u arrive for your 2nd shot. At the left turn, the ocean will be revealed. The green is about 140-150m downhill at the edge of the sea. If your approach does not land soft, say goodbye to your ball as it will merrily bounce across the green and into the ocean.

Definitely a must visit.

Tip:
1. bring enough balls. Finding lost balls in the rough is near impossible.
2. Ask for better buggy. The one I had, i think i walk faster then then buggy. It is too far away from the club house once you are in the Ocean course to change the buggy.
3. A caddie I had - Wiwin is a valuable asset. I leave it to her to read my lines or select my clubs. And she was right most times. Not sure about the rest of the caddies though, but I trust they are equally experienced.

Mcmug I'm interested in point 3. What else wiwin does for you.

Bro, let's just say with her looks, I become a serious golfer. Another reason my buggy was slow is also probably becoz it got weighed down by her

Hi all,
Thanks for the many great feedback.

@Mcmug, Noted for the slow buggy you had. Will feedback to the management.

@dmateo, Hole 7 was voted the Best Par 5 in Asia (Asian Golf Monthly)

@Swedeprince, Just in case you can't wait to see Ria Bintan after reading all the descriptions given above, you can see a 360 degrees virtual tour on our website.

http://www.riabintan.com/WCG_OC.aspx
(Just click on a hole number for the tour and player's tips)

Hope to see you at Ria Bintan soon!

Remember to LIKE us at www.facebook.com/riabintan to receive updated information on promotions and events.

mcmug wrote:

Hey were u there with the Golf Fanatic Group?

nope was before them I think

HI dmateo...

your "there" refers to TMFT or Club itself?

I was @ TMFT with the Golf Fanatics Group that day. Just in case your "there" refers to the club

If I read the question correctly, seems like mcmug was asking if I was there (in Ria Bintan) with the Golf Fanatic group.
I wasn't. I believe I"m on the third/fourth flight after a 2 ball flight.

Hi Ria Bintan,

Just want to drop a note here.....truly enjoyed myself over 6-7 Oct with 3 games squeezed in.

Smooth ferry trip and transfer all the way.

Fairways and greens were in very good condition for golf and the Par Room was neat and clean.

Perhaps can improve on the wait staff service at the cafeteria?
i.e. serve returning golfers water and towel.

Will be back for more golf.

Hi Asahi,

Thank you for taking time out to post a review.

We are very glad that you found our accommodation and golfing facilities up to your standards.

We have noted your comment on the wait staff service at the cafeteria and will inform the operator about the issue.

We look forward to be having you once again on our greens in the near future!

Meanwhile do take some time out to join Ria Bintan on facebook @ www.facebook.com/riabintan !


Regards
Ria Bintan Golf Club

2 years ago, My wife and I enjoyed playing @ Ria Bintan.

The Hotel staff and Golf course staff were courteous and we felt at home.

Great Food and great comfortable bed too

We plan to go back & play next year again.

Dear HyBriD,

Thank you for taking time out to post a review for us!

We are glad that we left quite the impression on you and your wife. We will endeavour to keep up our standards.

We will pass on the compliments to our hotel staff who will be most glad to receive them!

We look forward to be having you next year...

PS. the year is ending

Regards
Ria Bintan Golf Club

Dear all,

We will be announcing a mega promotion for the month of November for our FIRST ever anniversay promotions for our Golf Lodge.

So stay tuned to our facebook page @ www.facebook.com/riabintan

Details will be first released there.

Regards
Ria Bintan Golf Club

Well, interested. What is the package?

Hotel service was good, staff were very friendly and helpful. Lodging was good with nice rooms too.

Course was beautiful and in pretty good condition. Only thing is, the cafeteria food takes quite a while to be served (abt 30-45mins) even when there's not a big crowd. And the Ria bintan burger beef patty was pretty hard and overcooked, almost akin to an ice hockey puck. Quality of food could be improved =)

Just my 2 cents worth!

Would it be crowded during the weekends?

Totally agree with Croccy

The course was good. Caddies professional. Room is nice and clean. All the other staff from the marshalls to the front house to the waiters etc was friendly and helpful.

The only thing that is stopping me from putting a star on my Ria Bintan experience is the food.

Its almost a well known fact that the food in the Bintan resorts will be charged at premium prices. However, the only thing we can hope for is that the quality of the food would make u feel that it is worth the premium paid.

Like croc, i have the burger. The meat patty was too hard and overcooked. Had the gado gado, which was supposed to be the chef special. the peanut sauce that came with it was tasteless. However, i thoroughly enjoyed your mee goreng. That was excellent.

I really hope the food quality can be improved cos it leaves a lot to be desired.

mee goreng got no prawns. more dao-gey than noodle.

Dear BabyCroc & Nientsu,

Thank you for your valuable feedback and wonderful compliments.

Rest assured that your comments will be passed onto the our restaurant operator.

We shall look into improving the service and quality of food provided by our existing operator.

We look forward to be serving you once again @ Ria Bintan Golf Club!

Regards
Ria Bintan Golf Club