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Golf for Everyone: Indonesia's Largest Golf Festival Opens Golf World for Beginners

Saturday, 25 October 2025 | 20:05

Author: Rojes Saragih

The Indonesia Golf Festival (IGF) 2025 marks a significant transformation in the national golf scene. Golf is no longer just an exclusive sport; it has evolved into a modern lifestyle emphasizing health, friendship networks, and sportsmanship values. Indonesia's largest golf exhibition officially opened at ICE BSD City, Tangerang, on October 24-26, 2025.

With the tagline "Golf for Everyone", IGF 2025 is specifically designed to embrace all segments. From the younger generation and women to professionals from diverse backgrounds, everyone can experience golf in a fun and accessible way.

Unlike conventional golf exhibitions, IGF 2025 prioritizes an interactive and educational approach. Instead of merely watching, visitors are invited to experience the game firsthand through various activities, including Golf Simulators, Beginner's Clinics, and exciting Mini Golf Challenges suitable for all ages.

From a business perspective, IGF 2025 showcases the comprehensive golf ecosystem. It features everything from accessories and advanced equipment to simulators, training services, and properties integrated with golf courses. More than just an exhibition, the event serves as a strategic platform for collaboration between the sports, business, and tourism sectors.

Darma Mangkuluhur Hutomo, Main Commissioner of PT Intra Golflink Resorts Tbk (IGR), emphasized the importance of improving infrastructure quality during the Golftalks session. "We need to prepare attractive golf tourism packages to capture the Asian and global markets," he stated. This aligns with the significant potential for golf tourism in destinations like Bali, Bintan, Batam, and Lombok.

Meanwhile, Jossie Sugondo from the Golf Course Management Association of Indonesia (GCMAI) enthusiastically invited the younger generation: "Try experiencing golf firsthand, guaranteed to get hooked." This call reflects the commitment of all stakeholders to expand the golf fan base in Indonesia.

IGF 2025 is not just an event; it is tangible proof of the paradigm shift in Indonesian golf, becoming more inclusive, modern, and ready to be embraced by all. With participation from over 100 leading brands, this exhibition represents a pivotal moment in ushering in a new era of Indonesian golf that is more open and dynamic.