Batam has enough golf courses to make a weekend trip worthwhile, but they are not gathered in one convenient resort strip. Three sit around Nongsa in the northeast. Others are closer to Batam Centre, Nagoya,… 

Batam is usually sold as a quick break built around ferry schedules, shopping malls, seafood and resort pools. Its temples rarely lead the itinerary. They are worth considering, though, especially when you want to see…