Southlinks Country Club | Golf Course in Batam | GoGolf

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Southlinks Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course spread across Sei Ladi (Dam Sungai Ladi) on Batam Island, Indonesia, next to the Ladi Reservoir. It was designed by Hisamitsu Ohnishi, one of Japan’s leading golf course architects. Opened on April 18, 1996, the course is known for a strategic layout woven from water features, island greens and dogleg holes that make the most of the elevated terrain. The front nine offers views of Batam’s coastline and the Singapore skyline, an outstanding setting. It caters both to day-trippers from Singapore, just a short ferry ride away, and to stay-and-play golfers thanks to the adjoining hotel. With GoGolf you can check availability on the spot and book online at rates lower than booking on-site.

The final four holes are floodlit, so play can continue into the evening. It is an ideal destination for a Batam trip that combines golf with sightseeing and an overnight stay. Below is a detailed review by GoGolf.

Green Fees & Booking

Golf course rates vary by day of the week, public holidays, season, timing and other factors. The rates listed on GoGolf reflect these in real time as much as possible, so please check the price for your preferred date using the live rates below (or the GoGolf app). Please also confirm at the time of booking whether a cart, caddie or rental equipment is required, and the applicable fees.

Because GoGolf connects directly with the golf course, you can book online at rates lower than booking on-site.

Key Information

Three Reasons to Choose Southlinks

A strategic layout by a Japanese master, scenery that takes in the Singapore skyline, and an adjoining hotel to complete the package. It is one of Batam’s finest courses, ready for both day trips and longer stays.

1. An authentic layout by Japanese architect Hisamitsu Ohnishi — water features, island greens and doglegs that make the most of the elevated terrain combine strategy with beauty.
2. Stunning views of the Singapore skyline — from the front nine you can take in Batam’s coastline and the Singapore skyline. Photogenic holes follow one after another.
3. Convenient for both day trips and overnight stays — about 45–60 minutes by ferry from Singapore. With an on-site hotel and convention center, it caters to stay-and-play golf and corporate events alike.

Location & Access (Day Trip from Singapore Possible)

Southlinks Country Club sits on elevated ground at Sei Ladi (Dam Sungai Ladi) on Batam Island, next to the Ladi Reservoir. Batam is one of the closest golf destinations to Singapore, about 45–60 minutes away by ferry. A day trip with a return journey in half a day to a full day is entirely feasible (note: Batam is one hour behind Singapore). It is also close to Batam Centre ferry terminal, making it easy to combine golf with sightseeing.

Getting around the island is easy by rental car, taxi, or ride-hailing services such as Grab and Gojek. With a hotel and convention center on-site, it also caters to golf trips with an overnight stay and to corporate outings. Don’t forget your passport (and a visa if required), and book your return ferry early, as ferries are crowded on weekends.

Course Design (Hisamitsu Ohnishi) & Features

Southlinks is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course measuring approximately 6,308 meters in total, designed by Hisamitsu Ohnishi, one of Japan’s leading golf course architects. Making the most of the elevated terrain, the water features (water hazards), island greens and sharp doglegs placed throughout demand accurate shots and meticulous course management. While the fairways are relatively wide, the positioning of the greens, bunkers and water hazards is highly calculated, so beginners can enjoy the course while intermediate and advanced players find a layout with plenty to read. The front nine in particular offers open views of Batam’s coastline and the Singapore skyline, letting you enjoy visual beauty and strategy at the same time.

Emblematic of the course is the 5th hole (par 4), the number 1 handicap-index hole. A dogleg through a densely wooded area with bunkers on both sides of the fairway, it demands accuracy right from the tee shot. Carrying the hill to a good position requires a shot of more than 200 meters, and because the green is surrounded by bunkers on three sides — left, right and rear — you must choose your landing spots carefully from the second shot on. The greens are fast, so precise approach play and putting are also tested. And the final four holes are floodlit, allowing play after sunset — a major draw for those who are busy during the day and can only play in the evening. There are also several tee options, so everyone from beginners to advanced players can take on the course at a distance suited to their level.

Facilities

It is a full-service country club with abundant facilities, so not only golfers but also accompanying family members and guests can spend their time in comfort.

• Practice facilities: a 24-bay driving range, a chipping green, a putting green, a golf school, and a halfway house.
• Clubhouse & pro shop: separate men’s and women’s locker rooms (showers and modern amenities), a pro shop carrying well-known brands, and club and shoe rentals.
• Restaurants (several): the “Golfers’ Terrace” serving Indonesian and Western cuisine, the “Naruto Japanese Restaurant”, and the Chinese-focused “Links Restaurant” — choose according to the occasion.
• Palm Spa & wellness: traditional massage, reflexology, a Japanese-style bath and more. There is also a pool, a fitness center, and tennis courts.
• Accommodation & MICE: chalets, bungalows and apartments (for short and long stays), plus meeting rooms for up to 300 people (ideal for MICE use with golf-course views).
• Caddies & carts: a caddie service by staff who know the course well, and buggy carts.

Membership

Southlinks offers several membership plans to suit different needs, including Individual, Corporate and a one-year Term membership. Members enjoy discounts on green fees, priority use of facilities, and benefits through the dedicated loyalty card, “The Player’s Card.” In particular, a Corporate Membership can register up to four people per slot, making it effective for companies that want to use the course regularly for corporate golf, client hospitality and in-house events (please confirm details with the club directly. Visitor bookings and day rates can be checked in the GoGolf app).

A Memorable Golf Experience

A round at Southlinks is a special experience that blends a strategic course designed by a Japanese master with scenery that takes in the Singapore skyline. Accurate shots demanded by the water features and island greens, views from the elevated ground, and evening play under the lights on the final four holes — whether on a day trip from Singapore or a stay at the adjoining hotel, you can enjoy memorable golf. It is also perfect for corporate outings and group trips.

Nearby Sights & How to Enjoy Batam

Southlinks is also perfect as a base for a short trip from Singapore. Before or after golf, Batam’s own attractions are dotted around — the Nagoya district packed with shopping malls and dining, the Barelang Bridge linking the islands, and seaside seafood restaurants. Combining golf with sightseeing and dining makes a weekend getaway all the more rewarding.

What to Know Before You Play

• Round trip from Singapore: book your ferry (departing HarbourFront / Tanah Merah) early for both legs. A passport is essential.
• Caddies & carts: a caddie service is available. Confirm whether carts and rental equipment are needed, and their fees, at the time of booking.
• Lighting & timing: the final four holes are floodlit, so play in the cooler hours from evening onward is possible.
• Dress code: a collared shirt, golf trousers and golf shoes are the basics.
• Best season: playable year-round. Conditions are more stable in the drier months (roughly May to September).

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