Indonesia Golf Festival 2026 Expands Opportunities for the Industry and Sports Tourism

Indonesia Golf Festival (IGF) 2026 is expected to expand the national golf market while driving growth of the Sports Industry and Sport Tourism in Indonesia. Taking place 23-25 October 2026 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD City, Tangerang, IGF 2026 will bring together Business operators, community groups, and all stakeholders of the Golf Industry.

IGF 2026 is organised by the Indonesian Golf Course Owners Association (APLGI) together with PT Satu Tujuan Event (SATUE), carrying the theme "Elevate the Game, Expand the Sport". This event will not only serve as an exhibition space for golf equipment, but also open up business partnership opportunities and broaden public access to this Sport.

This year's event will be held on a larger scale than previous editions. Organisers are targeting 30,000 visitors, over 120 exhibition participants, and approximately 150 brands across a 10,000 square metre venue area. This exhibition space is double the 5,000 square metre area used for the 2025 edition.

This expansion reflects high ambitions to establish IGF as one of the leading development platforms for Golf in Indonesia. With the larger exhibition area, industry players will gain greater opportunities to launch products, reach new customers, and explore potential new partnerships.

IDR 20 Billion Transaction Target, Golf Industry Expands Market Reach

The IDR 20 billion transaction target is set as one key indicator for IGF 2026's efforts to drive economic activity within the golf sector. At the previous edition, the festival recorded 23,488 visitors, 82 exhibition participants, over 100 brands, and total transaction values ranging between IDR 10 billion to IDR 15 billion.

This year's target demonstrates organisers' commitment to grow the business scale of the event while increasing participation across the entire golf industry ecosystem.

In addition to golf equipment and apparel manufacturers, the festival will also feature Sports Technology providers, golf academies, and golf travel service companies.

This wide range of participating categories illustrates that the Golf Industry does not rely solely on equipment sales. Its full ecosystem also covers training programmes, technology solutions, facility management, travel services, and all other supporting requirements for golf activity.

Through product launches, equipment auctions, industry discussion panels, and dedicated business matchmaking sessions, IGF 2026 provides a space for companies and community groups to build working relationships that can continue after the festival concludes.

Collaboration as the Core of Golf Ecosystem Development

APLGI General Chairman Budiarsa Sastrawinata views IGF as a unifying platform for all parties involved in the development of domestic golf.

Collaboration between course operators, equipment manufacturers, professional golfers, community groups, and the general public is aimed at growing the overall golf market while ensuring sustainable long term industry growth.

This cross-sector approach is critical, as golf development requires support across all parts of the value chain.

Course operators require a larger customer base, manufacturers need new consumers, while communities and prospective new golfers require accessible facilities, equipment, and adequate information.

IGF also enables business players to showcase their latest innovations directly to consumers. Interactions at the exhibition will also help companies better understand market demands while establishing connections with potential business partners.

These interactions between business operators and community groups form part of efforts to build a more connected, Sustainable Golf Ecosystem.

Sport Tourism as the Next Major Growth Opportunity

Aside from transaction and business development opportunities, Sport Tourism is one key potential sector being targeted for growth through the golf industry.

Golf Courses across regions in Indonesia can be developed as integrated tourist attractions, especially when supported by end-to-end travel services.

Developing Golf Tourism opens up partnership opportunities between course operators, hotels, resorts, travel agencies, and other Tourism industry players.

Such collaborations can create packaged travel offerings, combining golf sessions with accommodation, local culinary experiences, and other tourist activities at the destination.

This model has the potential to deliver much wider economic benefits. Golf Tourism activity does not only benefit Sports facilities, but also drives the hospitality, transportation, food & beverage, and travel service sectors.

Broadening Accessibility To Bring Golf To All Communities

Another core challenge for golf development is expanding accessibility for members of the public who have never tried the sport. For this reason, introducing golf to new prospective players is a core part of the market expansion strategy.

IGF 2026 will feature multiple initiatives to make golf more approachable for the general public, including golf simulators, mini golf experiences, free coaching clinics, and educational activities.

These facilities and activities allow visitors to learn about golf without needing to immediately play a full round on a regulation course.

This approach also creates opportunities for industry players to introduce their products and services to a much wider, more diverse audience.

As initial access and introductory experiences become easier and more accessible, golf has the potential to grow far beyond its existing established player community.

Growing the overall player base will deliver long term impacts for the industry. Increased public interest will drive demand for coaching, equipment, playing facilities, and all related supporting services.