What Ria Bintan Golf Club does

Ria Bintan Golf Club is a private golf resort operation established in 1998 on Bintan Island, Indonesia, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Straits-KMP Resort Development Pte Ltd within the Keppel group. The core product is two Gary Player-designed championship courses — an award-winning 18-hole Ocean Course with South China Sea views and a 9-hole Forest Course set in mature woodlands — which together sit within the broader 447-hectare Lagoi Bintan Resorts development that includes 1,500 resort rooms, Club Med Ria Bintan, and additional recreation facilities. In 2009 the club became the first course in Indonesia to receive Audubon International Classic and Cooperative Sanctuary certification, which it uses as a sustainability differentiator.

Supporting infrastructure includes a 27-room on-site Golf Lodge (Par, Birdie, Eagle, and Albatross room categories), a Pro Shop, Teebites Restaurant and H19 Lounge with karaoke, and a 20-bay driving range. Revenue is generated through green fees, 2D1N Stay & Play packages, the $2,800 Elite Golf Plan membership (capped at 50 sign-ups per year), corporate retreats, golf tournaments, and ancillary F&B and retail. Go-to-market is event-driven and Singapore-centric: the club markets to international golfers from Singapore and Asia-Pacific via direct website booking, the Bintan Resort Ferries partner channel, SPH Golf Fair, and anniversary Golf Carnivals (RB20 in 2018, RB21 in 2019), while also running corporate retreat and tournament programmes. The customer mix spans inbound international golfers, domestic Indonesian visitors at KTP Kepulauan Riau rates, corporate groups, and dedicated members.

Name

Ria Bintan Golf Club

Legal name

Ria Bintan Golf Club

Website

https://riabintan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ria Bintan Golf Club operates two Gary Player-designed championship courses and a 27-room lodge on Bintan Island, Indonesia, serving Singapore and Asia-Pacific golfers, corporate retreat clients, and Elite Golf Plan members through packaged Stay & Play and tournament offerings under Straits-KMP/Keppel ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Resort and Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH), Golf Tours & Professional Circuits (MPAKAAAK)

Keywords

• Golf resort services
• Championship golf courses
• Golf hospitality packages
• Corporate golf events
• Golf membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagoi

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Revenue from 18-hole and 9-hole golf rounds for both international and domestic visitors.
2. Accommodation: 27-room Ria Bintan Golf Lodge offering Par, Birdie, Eagle, and Albatross rooms for up to 3 adults with South China Sea views.
3. Food and Beverage: Restaurant, bar, and karaoke facilities including Teebites restaurant and H19 Lounge.
4. Pro Shop: Golf apparel, accessories, and memorabilia retail.
5. Membership: Elite Golf Plan (EGP) membership programme priced at $2,800 for one membership year, with exclusive benefits.
6. Events and Tournaments: Corporate retreats, golf tournaments, and annual golf carnival events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ria Bintan Golf Club operates a golf resort featuring two championship golf courses designed by Gary Player—an 18-hole Ocean Course with South China Sea views and a 9-hole Forest Course set in mature woodlands—together with on-site 27-room lodge accommodation, food and beverage outlets, a Pro Shop, a driving range, packaged Stay & Play experiences, an Elite Golf Plan membership programme, and corporate retreat and tournament hosting services.

Product overview

Ria Bintan Golf Club operates as a golf resort destination in Bintan, Indonesia, offering a comprehensive portfolio of golf and hospitality services. The core offering consists of two championship golf courses: the award-winning 18-hole Ocean Course designed by Gary Player (ranked among his top 10 favorites), and the 9-hole Forest Course set in mature woodlands. Supporting amenities include the Ria Bintan Golf Lodge with 27 contemporary guest rooms (Par, Birdie, Eagle, and Albatross categories), a Pro Shop, Teebites Restaurant with H19 Lounge and karaoke facilities, and a 20-bay driving range. The club offers various packaged experiences including 'Just Golf' (18-hole green fees) and 'Stay & Play' (2D1N accommodation packages), alongside corporate retreat and tournament hosting services. Membership is available through the Elite Golf Plan (EGP). The resort has received Audubon International environmental certification and hosts annual golf carnivals celebrating its anniversary milestones.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ocean Course 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gary Player, offering panoramic views of the South China Sea and consistently ranked as the best golf course in Asia and Indonesia.
• Forest Course 9-hole woodland golf course set amidst mature forests, featuring various bunkers and fairways designed by Gary Player.
• Ria Bintan Golf Lodge Accommodation 27 contemporary guest rooms in four categories (Par, Birdie, Eagle, Albatross) accommodating up to 3 adults each, with views of the rolling greens and South China Sea.
• Pro Shop On-site retail outlet offering golf apparel, accessories, limited edition memorabilia, and Ria Bintan Golf Club souvenirs; open daily 7am–7pm.
• Teebites Restaurant and H19 Lounge Food and beverage outlets offering Asian dishes, snacks, finger food, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; includes restaurant seating, a bar, and karaoke facilities.
• Driving Range 20-bay driving range with mat and turf practice tee and strategically measured distance to greens; open daily 8am–5pm.
• Just Golf (Green Fee Package) 18-hole green fee package including twin-share buggy, caddy, golfer's insurance, and land transfers between Bintan Ferry Terminal and Ria Bintan Golf Club; available at separate international (SGD) and domestic (IDR) rates for weekday and weekend play.
• Stay and Play Package 2D1N accommodation and golf package including unlimited 2-day golf, breakfast, twin-share buggy, caddy, golfer's insurance, karaoke access, driving range use, and land transfers; available at international (SGD) and domestic (IDR) rates with weekday, weekend, single, and twin-share options.
• Elite Golf Plan (EGP) Membership Annual membership programme priced at $2,800 for one membership year, limited to the first 50 sign-ups, offering exclusive benefits and privileges for dedicated golfers.
• Golf Tournament Hosting Championship golf tournament hosting services on the two Gary Player-designed courses, including the annual Ria Bintan Open and other regional competitions; suitable for corporate groups and competitive play.
• Corporate Retreat and Incentive Programmes Corporate retreat services set in natural surroundings, offering customised programmes combining golf with team-building, goal-setting, and team-bonding sessions for organisations.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Straits-KMP Resort Development Pte LtdcoreOthersParent company and wholly-owned subsidiary relationship. Ria Bintan Golf Club is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Straits-KMP Resort Development Pte Ltd.
• KeppelcoreOthersRia Bintan Golf Club is a member of Keppel group of companies.
• Bintan Resort FerriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ferry partner providing Economy and Emerald Class services from Singapore to Bintan Ferry Terminal. Ferry tickets included or arranged as part of golf packages.
• Turkish AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing return air tickets to Europe as prizes during RB20 and RB21 Golf Carnivals.
• Club Med BintanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing 2-night stay at Club Med Bintan as prize during RB20 Golf Carnival 2018.
• Ecocity GolfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate golf resort partner.
• Spring City ResortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate golf resort partner.
• Marina Keppel BayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate partner in the Keppel group of companies.
• Sedona YangonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate golf resort partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Club Med Bintan: Adjacent all-inclusive resort within the same 447-hectare Ria Bintan complex; an existing GTM partner that competes for resort-based leisure spend and could overlap with Ria Bintan's leisure golf proposition.
• Mission Hills China: One of the world's largest golf resort operators with multiple championship courses, F&B, and lodging — comparable in offering breadth but at vastly greater scale across a different geography.

Direct peers

• Els Club Malaysia (Desaru Coast): Premium Ernie Els-designed resort course targeting Singapore-originated golf tourists with on-site lodging and packages — closely comparable operating and customer model.
• Sentosa Golf Club: Premium Singapore-based golf club and host of the HSBC Women's World Championship; competes with Ria Bintan for the same Singaporean corporate and premium leisure golf segment.
• TPC Kuala Lumpur: Championship-grade resort course in Southeast Asia with tournament hosting and corporate event capabilities, directly comparable to Ria Bintan's Ocean Course positioning.
• Laguna Golf Bintan: Adjacent Gary Player-designed course within the same Bintan Resorts complex; competes directly for Singapore-originated stay-and-play golf trips.

Regional players

• Nirwana Bali Golf Club: Award-winning Indonesia-based resort course; competes for inbound Asian golf tourism but serves a different geography (Bali versus Bintan).
• Ecocity Golf (Vietnam): Affiliate resort partner; comparable Southeast Asian resort-golf positioning targeting regional golfers, though in a different country.
• Spring City Resort (Kunming): Affiliate partner of Ria Bintan operating two championship courses in China; comparable business model (membership + resort golf) in a different regional market.
• Sedona Yangon Golf Club: Affiliate partner offering championship resort golf in Myanmar; comparable membership and resort-golf model but operating in a distinct Southeast Asian geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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