Top 10 Golf Courses in Singapore
Singapore punches well above its weight as a golf destination. In a country smaller than many individual golf resorts elsewhere in the world, there are more than two dozen courses, and a handful of them rank among the finest tropical parkland layouts in all of Asia. The combination of immaculate conditioning, year-round warmth and an extremely well-organised golf infrastructure means that Singapore attracts players from across the region and regularly hosts events from the DP World Tour and the Asian Tour. The lush, equatorial landscape — palm-fringed fairways, tropical undergrowth pressing hard against the rough — produces a distinctly different visual and tactical experience from anything in temperate golf. Standards of maintenance are high across the board, and the quality of hospitality at Singapore's golf clubs is a consistent strength.
1. Sentosa Golf Club (Serapong Course), Sentosa Island
The Serapong Course is Singapore's most celebrated layout and its greatest international showcase. Redesigned by Andrew Johnston in 2007 on the southern tip of Sentosa Island, it plays to around 7,000 yards from the championship tees and offers dramatic views of the South China Sea and the container ships queuing for the port. The closing holes, running along the cliff edge above the sea, define the round. It has hosted the SMBC Singapore Open on the Asian Tour and DP World Tour repeatedly, attracting fields of genuine world-class quality. Sentosa Golf Club is members-only for daily play, but visitor tee times are available through the club and packages include the companion Tanjong Course.
2. Tanah Merah (Garden Course), East Coast
Tanah Merah Country Club occupies a large site in the east of Singapore and operates two 18-hole courses. The Garden Course is the more characterful of the two, a mature parkland layout with generous fairways, strategically placed water hazards and a distinctive use of the site's natural elevation changes. The clubhouse and facilities are among the best-appointed in Singapore. Like most Singapore clubs, Tanah Merah operates on a membership basis, but reciprocal arrangements and corporate bookings allow visitors to access the course. The layout plays to around 6,700 yards; the tropical vegetation that borders most holes adds to both the visual appeal and the penalty for wayward shots.
3. Laguna National Golf Resort Club, East Region
Laguna National has long been one of Singapore's premier resort golf destinations, offering two distinct 18-hole courses in the east of the island. The Classic Course, designed by Peter Thomson and Michael Wolveridge and opened in 1993, provided the first layout; the Masters Course, added later, brings water into play on the majority of its holes and has hosted Asian Tour events. The resort has undergone significant redevelopment and expansion over the years. The Masters Course in particular is considered one of the most challenging in Singapore, its island green par threes demanding precision and nerve in equal measure. Visitor tee times are available; green fees are at the premium end of the Singapore market.
4. Sentosa Golf Club (Tanjong Course), Sentosa Island
The Tanjong Course at Sentosa is the older of the island's two layouts and retains a different character from the Serapong — longer carries, more tree-lined corridors and a routing that makes greater use of natural terrain. It was the original Open Singapore venue before the Serapong took over, and it still plays to a demanding standard. From the back tees it stretches to over 6,900 yards. The combination of the two Sentosa courses in a single visit gives a comprehensive experience of Singapore golf at the highest level. The club's practice facilities and dining are first class.
5. The Singapore Island Country Club (Island Course), Bukit Timah
The Singapore Island Country Club is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in Singapore golf, tracing its roots to the early 20th century. The Island Course, which winds through secondary forest reserve in the Bukit Timah area, is a genuinely mature parkland layout with towering trees providing both shade and penal rough. Par is 72; the course plays to around 6,800 yards. Reciprocal arrangements with overseas clubs and introductions from members allow visitors access. The natural setting — within easy reach of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve — gives the course a green, insulated feeling that contrasts with the urban density immediately beyond the gates.
6. Raffles Country Club, Joo Koon
Raffles Country Club operates two 18-hole courses on the western edge of Singapore near the Malaysian border, making it one of the few clubs in the country with a genuinely rural feel. The Palm Course is the more established of the two; the Lake Course brings water more prominently into play. Both are mature layouts with long-established trees and excellent year-round conditioning. The club is private but operates reciprocal arrangements with a number of overseas clubs. The location is convenient for golfers arriving via Woodlands or travelling between Singapore and Johor Bahru.
7. Warren Golf & Country Club, Folkestone Road
Warren Golf & Country Club offers a more accessible entry point into Singapore golf, with a public-access 18-hole course supplemented by extensive practice facilities. The layout is shorter and less demanding than the elite private clubs, making it an excellent choice for visitors who want to play without the formality of reciprocal arrangements or member introductions. The course winds through the residential area of Folkestone Road with mature tropical trees framing most holes. Green fees are significantly lower than at the resort and private club tier, and advance booking online is straightforward.
8. Orchid Country Club, Yishun
Orchid Country Club in the north of Singapore operates 27 holes across three nine-hole loops, giving a variety of 18-hole combinations. The club is affiliated with the People's Association and is somewhat more accessible than the fully private establishments; visitor green fees are available. The course routing takes advantage of Seletar Reservoir and the surrounding nature areas, with water featuring prominently on several of the more dramatic holes. The club has hosted a number of local and regional amateur events. The combination of accessible green fees and a pleasant tropical setting makes it a reliable choice.
9. Marina Bay Golf Course, Marina Bay
Marina Bay Golf Course occupies one of the most extraordinary sites in world golf — an 18-hole public course within walking distance of Marina Bay Sands and the central business district, with the city skyline visible from most holes. The layout is relatively short but makes extensive use of the Kallang Basin waterway; seven holes play directly alongside water. It is the only public 18-hole course in Singapore and is consistently busy. Night golf under floodlights is available. The strategic interest of the course is modest compared to the elite private venues, but the urban context is genuinely unique. Booking in advance is advised; walk-in tee times are subject to availability.
10. Jurong Country Club, Jurong
Jurong Country Club, in the west of Singapore, is one of the established parkland clubs with an 18-hole course that dates back several decades. The layout has matured well, its tropical trees now providing excellent definition and shade. The club has a strong membership base and operates primarily on a private basis, though reciprocal arrangements are possible. The course plays to around 6,600 yards; par is 72. Jurong is less celebrated in international rankings than Sentosa or Laguna National but occupies an important place in Singapore's club golf culture and produces consistently high-quality conditions year-round.
Practical Information
Singapore golf is a year-round proposition. The equatorial climate means temperatures hover between 26 and 34 degrees Celsius throughout the year, with thunderstorms most likely in the afternoon from November to January. Morning tee times generally offer the most reliable weather and cooler playing conditions. Most courses supply pull carts and motorised carts; caddies are available at the premium clubs and the etiquette is to use them where offered. Green fees at the top resort clubs — Sentosa and Laguna National — range from around SGD 150 to well over SGD 300 depending on the day and course. The public Warren Golf and Marina Bay courses offer fees significantly lower. Use Open the map to see all Singapore courses plotted and find the right layout for your stay.