One of the best courses on the island & perfectly situated on the North East coast of Batam Island at Nongsa lies the Palm Springs Golf & Country Club which was carved out of a mangrove swamp. On your arrival you can pick any 2 of the three outstanding nine holes courses (Island, Resort & Palm) to complete your round - note the toughest and the oldest is the Palm Course. The view from the signature 6th hole is breathtaking, as on a clear day one could see the sea and the islands off the beach from either the tee or above at the refreshment house. The layout by Larry Nelson is forgiving for the high handicappers and yet becomes challenging for the pros when played from the championship tees.
The 9 hole 'Springs Course' that opened in Jan 2008, provides an additional 4/5 new holes that are shared with 4/5 holes from the Palm Course. This par 35 course's meterage is relatively low at only 2546 Meters however there are a number of interesting holes that will challenge most golfers. Visitors are welcome with the following Green Fees: | Week days. | From £27 | including buggy & caddy. | | Weekends. | From £35 | including buggy & caddy (busy time). | Club facilities include: Driving Range - comprising 18 bays to practice with 257 yards depth. Practice Putting Green - large green in front of clubhouse. Proshop - offering a selection of superior brand name apparel, golf equipment and accessories & updated throughout the year. Hazard Restaurant - panoramic beach views coupled with an electric array of Western and Oriental cuisine provide the lunch or dinner with an unparalleled experience. Ballroom - a grand column-free ballroom, which can hold up to 250 people. Meeting Room - can accommodate from 15 to 250 people. Palm Lodge - welcomes you to have a relaxing stay, the Lodge faces the elevated green and lake near hole number 1 of the Palm Course. Eagle Nest - designed as Golfers' Health Centre the following services offered: Body massage (traditional or sport massage), Foot reflexology, Back massage, Pre-game warm up massage, Salon service (hair cut and crème bath), Health food and beverages. Karaoke Room - enjoy and relax while you pick a song from their large collection. VVIP Changing Room - a newly completed VVIP changing room is available for those very special people. Half Way House - open at weekends for the Island & Resort courses, the Palm half way house is under renovation & is due to reopen during 2009. Getting there: 5 minutes by car from either the Batam View Hotel, Nongsa Point Marina or the Turi Beach Resort. If staying further afield you will be 45 minutes from Nagoya or 50 minutes from Water Front City. | Course details | | | | Opened: | November 1989 | | | Course designer | Larry Nelson. | | | Developed by: | PT AFP Dwilestari and managed by Asia Food Property. | | | Type of course: | Walking & Buggy course, buggies on fairway (weather permitting). | | | Fairways grass | Zoysia, Matrella & Bermuda. | | | No of courses: | 4 x 9 hole (Island, Resort, Palm & Spring Course). | | | Distance measured in: | Meters to the centre of the green | | | Resort Course: | Blue Tees 2986 m Par 36 White Tees 2700 m Par 36 Red Tees 2187 m Par 36
| | | Palm Course: | Blue Tees 2917 m Par 36 White Tees 2691 m Par 36 Red Tees 2483 m Par 36
| | | Island Course: | Blue Tees 3013 m Par 36 White Tees 2758 m Par 36 Red Tees 2262 m Par 36 | | | Spring Course: | Blue Tees 2546 m Par 35 White Tees 2451 m Par 35 Red Tees 2225 m Par 35 | | | Condition of greens: | Good | | | Condition of fairways: | Good | | | Open: | Daily except on Monday mornings (maintenance). | | | Dress code: | Normal golfing attire. | | | Caddies | Male & female. | |
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