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Where to Play Golf in Singapore

This guide helps you choose a course by access, price, skill level, and practice needs. Start with public-friendly places if you are new. Move to visitor clubs when your pace and rules are ready.

Fast Pick Singapore Golf Courses

First round	Mandai Executive Golf Course
No handicap	Champions Public Golf Course
Full public 18	Keppel Club at Sime
MBGC history	Marina Bay Golf Course · Photos

Updated for 2026

Where can you actually play golf in Singapore right now?

In 2026, the easiest courses to book are Mandai Executive Golf Course (the most beginner-friendly public option) and Keppel Club at Sime (public and member hybrid slots). Clubs such as Orchid, Tanah Merah, Sentosa, Seletar and NSRCC sell visitor rates at set times. Marina Bay Golf Course closed on 30 June 2024 and Champions Public Golf Course has also closed, so Singapore now has very few full public courses left. Always confirm access and price with the club before you book.

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Singapore Golf Course Closures Timeline

Why there are fewer places to play

Singapore is steadily returning golf land for housing, gardens and public use. This is why choosing where to play now takes more planning than it used to.

When	Change	What it means for golfers
30 Jun 2024	Marina Bay Golf Course closed	Singapore lost its best-known public 18-hole course and its main night-golf venue.
2024–2025	Champions Public Golf Course closed	Another easy, no-handicap public option was removed.
By Dec 2026	Bukit Batok driving range to close	Fewer practice bays; plan around remaining ranges.
By 2035	Government plan to close several more courses	Long-term, expect public and club golf capacity to keep shrinking.

Singapore Golf Map

Use this simple map to see how the courses spread across Singapore. North courses can be good for quieter practice. East courses often work well for airport-side play. Central choices are easier for quick sessions.

Map Key

1 Keppel Club at Sime
Central, MacRitchie 2 Mandai Executive Golf Course
North, Upper Seletar 3 Champions Public Golf Course
Central, Bukit Timah 4 Changi Golf Club
East, Changi 5 Sentosa Golf Club
Sentosa 6 Orchid Country Club
North, Yishun 7 Warren Golf and Country Club
West, Choa Chu Kang 8 National Service Resort and Country Club
East, Changi Coast 9 Tanah Merah Country Club
East, Changi and Tampines 10 Marina Bay Golf Course
Marina East

Planning Guide

How to Pick the Right Singapore Golf Place

Match the course to your day, not your ego

Singapore golf needs planning because there are fewer places to play than in bigger countries. Some courses are public-friendly, some are visitor-friendly only at certain times, and some are best for golfers who already know pace, rules, and course habits. A smart choice can make your round calmer, cheaper, and more useful.

If you are new, do not rush into the hardest or most expensive round. Start with a shorter place, learn how to keep pace, and use the course readiness checklist before you book. If you already play 18 holes, use the scorecard tracker after each round so you can compare courses by score, notes, and confidence.

The best course is not always the famous one. The best course is the one that fits your skill today. Use this guide with the course management lesson, the pace planner, and the tee selector to make a better choice.

Course Choice Matrix

Quick decision guide

Golfer	Best First Choice	Why
First timer	Mandai	Shorter holes and less pressure.
Casual practice	Champions	Relaxed feel and easy learning fit.
Full 18 holes	Keppel at Sime	Public slots with a full-course feel.
Premium day	Sentosa	High-end course experience.

1. Check Access

Can you actually book?

Before comparing price, check if visitors can play. Public-friendly options are easier for new golfers. Private or premium clubs may need member help, visitor rules, or handicap proof.

2. Check Pace

Will you keep moving?

A full 18-hole course can feel stressful if you are not ready. Use the pace planner and choose shorter tees so your group can stay calm.

3. Check Purpose

Why are you playing?

A practice round, social round, and serious score round need different choices. Pick the course that supports the goal for that day.

Singapore Course Access Chart

How the listed places are grouped for normal golfers.

Public hybrid1

Public2

Visitor slots1

Visitor slots with limits1

Visitor and guest access1

Visitor restrictions1

Member and guest access1

Private club with visitor limits1

Historical1

Price Snapshot

Weekend or highest common visitor fee. Some clubs add GST or extras.

Keppel Club at Sime

$202

Mandai Executive Golf Course

$35

Changi Golf Club

$200

Sentosa Golf Club

$550

Orchid Country Club

$275

Warren Golf and Country Club

$246

National Service Resort and Country Club

$299

Tanah Merah Country Club

$190

Course Comparison Table

Place	Access	Holes	Best For	Guide
Keppel Club at Sime Central, MacRitchie / Open	Public hybrid	18	Public 18-hole play with a real club feel	Read guide
Mandai Executive Golf Course North, Upper Seletar / Open	Public	9	Beginners and short game practice	Read guide
Champions Public Golf Course Central, Bukit Timah / Open	Public	9	No-handicap 9-hole golf	Read guide
Changi Golf Club East, Changi / Open	Visitor slots	9	Sea views and classic 9-hole golf	Read guide
Sentosa Golf Club Sentosa / Open	Visitor slots with limits	36	Premium championship golf	Read guide
Orchid Country Club North, Yishun / Open	Visitor and guest access	27	27-hole resort-style golf	Read guide
Warren Golf and Country Club West, Choa Chu Kang / Open	Visitor restrictions	18	Challenging parkland golf	Read guide
National Service Resort and Country Club East, Changi Coast / Open	Member and guest access	36	Resort golf and NSRCC members	Read guide
Tanah Merah Country Club East, Changi and Tampines / Open	Private club with visitor limits	36	Established championship golf	Read guide
Marina Bay Golf Course Marina East / Closed	Historical	18	MBGC memories and archive research	Read guide

What Singapore Golfers Should Compare

Use more than price

Price matters, but it should not be the only reason you choose a course. A cheaper round can feel expensive if you lose many balls, feel rushed, or play from tees that are too long. A more expensive round can be worth it if the course fits your group, time, and goal.

Use your own data too. After a round, write down whether the course felt fair, where you lost strokes, and whether you would bring a beginner there. Over time, your notes become more useful than a one-time review.

Access and booking fit

Can you actually book, or do you need a member to sign you in?

Beginner comfort

Is the course short and calm enough for your current level?

Pace of play

Will the tee sheet let your group keep moving without stress?

Fee clarity

Do the fees include buggy, caddy and GST, or are those extra?

Practice value

Is there a range or short-game area to warm up first?

How to Choose

New to golf

Start with Mandai or Champions. Use the course readiness checklist before you play.

Ready for 18 holes

Try Keppel at Sime first. Track your score in the scorecard tracker.

Want premium golf

Look at Sentosa, Orchid, or Tanah Merah. Check fees and rules before booking.

FAQ

Where to Play Golf in Singapore: FAQs

Public access, beginners, and the cheapest options

Are there public golf courses in Singapore? +

Yes, but only a few remain. Mandai Executive Golf Course is the main public course, Keppel Club at Sime offers public slots under a hybrid model, and several clubs (Orchid, Tanah Merah, Sentosa, Seletar, NSRCC) sell visitor rates at set times. Marina Bay Golf Course, Singapore's best-known public 18-hole course, closed on 30 June 2024.

Which is the most beginner-friendly golf course in Singapore? +

Mandai Executive Golf Course is the most beginner-friendly course in Singapore. It is a short 9-hole layout with low green fees (from about S$25 on weekdays), a mix of par 3 and par 4 holes, and an attached driving range, so new golfers can finish a round without the pressure of a long championship course.

Can non-members play at Singapore golf clubs? +

Non-members can play at some Singapore golf clubs during set visitor windows, usually on weekdays and at higher green fees. Public and hybrid courses (Mandai, Keppel at Sime) are the easiest to book, while private clubs such as Tanah Merah and SICC mainly require a member to sign you in.

Which is the cheapest place to play golf in Singapore? +

The cheapest place to play a proper round in Singapore is Mandai Executive Golf Course, with weekday 9-hole green fees from about S$25. Driving ranges are cheaper still if you only want to practise, starting from a few dollars per basket of balls.

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