Top 10 places to golf in Singapore
Practice your swings and putts or have a round of golf at these Singapore hot-spots
Text: Hui Yi Phua
credit: Sentosa Golf Club Facebook Page
In 2018, the Singapore Golf Industry Report stated that over 80,000 Singapore residents played golf. Despite the sport’s slow-paced reputation, golf actually brings about a number of health benefits to players. For example, research has shown that golf improves one’s physical health and mental well-being. On top of that, It has been associated with increased life expectancy and improving cardiovascular risk factors.
If you’re planning to pick up golf as your new hobby, or looking for great places to practice your swing, we’ve got just the list for you – here are our chosen top 10 places in Singapore for you to perfect that hole-in-one.
1. Sentosa Golf Club Singapore
This renowned golf club has clinched numerous awards since it was first founded in 1974, including being named as the World’s Best Golf Club for the 2019 World Golf Awards. Admire the stunning panoramic view of the South China Sea as you play in 2 of the best golf courses in Singapore – the Serapong course and New Tanjong course. Both layouts are sure to put your golf skills to test as you navigate through the tight and testy fairways.
Green fees: $370 (weekdays), $500 (weekends); members’ guests receive special discounts.
This golf club features 2 classy golfing oasis – the Tampines course and the Garden course, that has hosted several major golf competitions such as the Singapore Open and the HSBC Women’s Champions. While the Tampines course is credited to be the club’s tougher, bigger layout, the slightly more compact Garden course remains challenging with its water hazards and trees lining the fairways. Both courses are reviewed by players to be enjoyable and consistently-maintained in excellent conditions.
Green fees: $278.20 (weekdays), $535 (weekends); members’ guests receive special discounts.
3. Laguna National Golf Resort Club
Laguna National is situated 10 minutes away from Changi International Airport and known to be one of Singapore’s premier golf and country clubs. It boasts two 18-hole championship courses (World Classic and Masters) that put all golfers’ mettle to the test. Both layouts are considered to be difficult, but the World Classic Course in particular, was recognised as “Asia’s Toughest Test” based on the internationally recognised Slope/Course rating. If you’re one for the challenge, this course will certainly bring out the ‘A’ game in you.
Green fees: $320-$425 (Weekdays), $460-$550 (Weekends)
4. Warren Golf & Country Club Driving Range
One of the most diverse and absorbing golf course in Singapore, one can find many stylishly bunkered holes, elevated greens and other varieties of terrain to suit every golfers’ needs. This course is an open parkland decorated by an abundance of flora and fauna that makes the landscape picturesque. With the constantly changing back-drop and well-designed holes, this makes for a decent course to visit for all golf players.
Green fees: $208.65 (Weekdays), $315.65 (Weekends); social members receive discounts.
5. Keppel Club
This golf course spans 5,917 metres wide and serves as the go-to place for golfers of all skill levels to visit. It is a hidden gem with over a century worth of rich golfing heritage, and conveniently located near the downtown city area – perfect for city-goers looking to get their tee time. The well-designed 18 holes at Keppel Club all require strategic playing. If you need a little help with any of the holes, you can visit their website to obtain some tips from the pros!
Green fees: $256.80 (Weekdays), $363.80 (Weekends); Members’ guests receive special discounts.
Seletar Golf Course recently underwent renovation and re-opened in April 2020, unveiling the sparkling new 18-hole groomed course. Its current design reflects a unique British isle flavour that is both environmentally dramatic and incredibly detailed, earning it the “Best Renovated Golf Course in Asia Pacific” title for the 2020 Global Golf Awards. The backdrop of this golf course is the serene Lower Seletar Reservoir. For all who enjoy golfing in tranquil, scenic settings, this is the recommended place for you.
Green fees: This course is only available for members/members’ guests. $142.31-$219.35 (Weekdays), $161.57-$329.35 (Weekends).
7. Singapore Island Country Club
With a total of 5 courses – the Bukit, Sime, Island, New and 9-hole Millennium, this country club has a total of 81 holes for golfers to play to their hearts’ content. Each course is unique and among the top-rated golf courses in Singapore. If you’re searching for some place that’s more natural and jungle-lined to golf, the Island, New and Millennium courses located within Singapore’s Central Catchment Nature Reserve are wonderful choices.
Green fees: This course is only available for members/members’ guests. $140-$240 (Weekdays), $270-$320 (Weekends).
Founded by British Marines stationed in Dieppe Barracks, this golf course features a hilly terrain that’s bound to give you a good cardio workout. Though this course is relatively smaller compared to the rest mentioned, it still contains many challenges thanks to the thick jungle and water hazards that flank the tight holes. For this layout, accurate and straight shots tend to fare better for the golfers.
Green fees: $163 (Weekdays), $213 (Weekends); Members’ guests receive special discounts.
Hone your golfing skills here at Marina Bay Golf Course against the back-drop of our beautiful city skyline. This 18-hole course brims with links-like characteristics, much like the classic courses of Scotland, where golf originates from. The course is excellently maintained and well-presented for a public facility, and although there is a lack of trees around the layout, the extra water hazards certainly make up for it. There are also sand traps planted near just about every hole, which makes it even more difficult for players to complete the holes.
Green fees: $75 (Weekdays), $120 (Weekends); overseas visitors will be charged more.
10. National Service Resort & Country Club
National Service Resort & Country Club's first golf course in Changi opened for play in 1993. The 18-hole championship golf course in Changi actually underwent a major refurbishment and re-opened with more greens, trees, and reshaped bunkers. The parkland layout comprises of 2 challenging nine-hole loops – the Army course and the Navy course.
Green fees: $148.73 (Weekdays), $197.95 (Weekends); SAFRA and NSRCC members receive special discounts.
