We may all very well know that Singapore is home to the most number of Asia-based millionaires. All thanks to the low taxes, low pollution, and low crime rate. What Singapore is also home to is a variety of flavours for the palate – the country’s hawker food culture, after all, is very popular since it’s a blend of Malay, Chinese, and Indian culinary traditions. So how popular is a sport like golf in Singapore? Well, it’s not surprising, given the country is home to the highest millionaires in Asia, that the golfing population consists of 80,000 people. In fact, you’ll find some of the world’s best golf courses in Singapore.
Most of these golf establishments have a strict dress code. Golf carts or caddies are easily available. And, no doubt, the courses have showers, locker rooms, cafes, restaurants, entertainment outlets, and whatnot. So how about getting to know where you can go to play a round of golf while also enjoying the all-year-round sunny Singapore weather!
Top 5 Golf Courses You Have to Play At When In Singapore!
Location: Marina Bay, Singapore | Open: 7 a.m. – 10:45 p.m. | Course: 18-hole, Par-72 | Watch Video
The golfing experience at the Marina Bay Golf Course has only recently been upgraded with its newly opened putting course (Par-24). Its 211-meter natural grass surface features 6 holes and multiple undulations.
No doubt, the 18-hole course is quite challenging but then many non-golfers from around the world are also commonly spotted. Partly because of the fact that Marina Bay is located right in the heart center of Singapore. So you get a beautiful, picturesque scene of the skyline of the city – both in the day and at night.
On top of that, there are sand bunkers here that are designed to make your round of golf even more exciting and challenging. You might also appreciate the separate 15-bay, 4-tier driving range.
2. Champions Public Golf Course
Location: 60s Fairway Drive, Singapore | Open: 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Course: 9-hole, Par-32
In comparison to Marina Bay above, this 9-hole golf course is most likely to seem like a modest choice. However, this, by no means, implies that the Champions Public Golf Course is not worth traversing with your golf clubs.
The whole place, in case you didn’t know, has only recently undergone some serious renovations. It has a miniature-sized golf range, driving range, and also a golf academy. And you don’t really have to be a golfing enthusiast to share this experience. Meaning those not into golf can simply just chill at one of their many restaurants.
But playing while you’re there, no matter how awfully, is something you may not be able to turn down, that’s for sure. All thanks to the huge grass landing area, and this is enveloped by lush, dense jungle.
And if you’re travelling with kids, then there’s a summer golf camp as well.
Location: Yishun, Singapore | Open: 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Course: Dendro 9-hole, Par-37, Aranda 9-hole, Par-36, Vanda 9-hole, Par-36 | Watch Video
I’m going to go ahead and call this one the most breathtakingly beautiful Singapore golf course. This huge expanse of land consists of not one but three 9-hole courses. So that’s a total of 27 holes, which explains clear enough why OCC has been a part of so many international championships.
Acres and acres of impeccably manicured greens and fairways. Along with gentle, soft rolling hills for teeing off, glassy waterways for driving shots, and cleverly placed bunkers that are both difficult and fun to conquer.
So if you went out of your way and actually bought one of the best travel cases to carry your precious golf clubs from home, then you simply have to play at least one round of golf at the Orchid Country Club.
Location: 27 Bukit Manis Road, Singapore | Open: 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Course: 18-hole | Watch Video
Built in 1982, the Sentosa golf course was subjected to a $12 million renovation to upgrade it with modern technology. So what you see and will probably visit in this day and age is a course with enormous, classic-contoured tees and greens.
These greens are now more challenging and faster with mammoth lakes that simply add to the breathtakingly scenic appeal of this Serapong golf course.
Then there’s the New Tanjong course as well, which has only recently become a part of Sentosa’s Serapong championship golf course. And this one too is designed with bunkers hardly ever seen in the whole of Asia.
So you have two 18-hole courses that rank among top contenders when it comes to facilities, terrain, and even accommodation on the Sentosa island. No wonder it’s so frequently visited by celebrities, dignitaries, and world-class golfers of course.
5. Keppel Club
Location: 10 Bukit Chermin Road, Singapore | Open: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. (closes on Mondays for maintenance) | Course: 18-hole, Par-72
Last but not the least, Par-72 Keppel Club is spread across over 5,700 meters. And is surrounded by lush greenery that takes up another 44 hectares of land. Even practice sessions are a luxury afforded to golfers – thanks to the large driving range. Plus, you have at your disposal generous amenities for satisfying your hunger or snack cravings.
Needless to say, the bunkers have been very strategically designed and placed for challenging both seasoned and novice golfers. And the best part about it all is that Keppel Club is not just a golf course, you can host events like banquets and birthdays on the premise too.
Just the perfect golf course destination to get away from the noise and chaos of the city. One last thing – the driving range, and not many are aware of this, has 52 bays sprawled across 2 stories. To be honest, this isn’t such a surprising fact given the century-old age of the club.
Conclusion
The best thing about golf is that it’s a sport played on a large turf. The bigger the surface area of a golf course, the more appealing it is to any golfer, right? And Singapore offers a generous amount of space, which is surprising given its over 5.7 million population. Out of which only 80,000 are golfers. So the chances are pretty high that golf courses in Singapore are not going to be as crowded.
Other factors like the sunny weather of Singapore are simply the cherry on the cake. Well-equipped, large public golf courses, after all, are even more enjoyable when the natural atmosphere works in your favor too!
Author Bio
Carolyn Heller is all 
about presenting a perspective, through her blog Golf Depends, that appeals the most to regular golfers who want access to the best equipment and techniques.
