The best places to play golf in Singapore

This stunning golf course was named the world's best at the 2019 World Golf Awards. Tee off at its two courses, The Serapong and New Tanjong. Each offers expansive and rolling greens and unbeatable views of the Singapore skyline. The Serapong, the site of the Singapore Open from 2005 to 2019, is known for its massive lakes and signature mounds and contours, while The New Tanjong will challenge you with its unusually large bunkers. 

Green fees start at $370 on weekdays for visitors, going up to $500 on weekends and holidays. Members' guests get special rates. 

The two 18-hole golf courses at Tanah Merah Country Club will put every club in your arsenal to the test. The Garden Course and Tampines Course are made in parkland-style, featuring rolling fairways and tranquil water features lined by lush tropical vegetation – but don't be deceived, the Tampines Course is said to have become more tricky after its 2018 revamp. For practice, head to the driving range which has 28 synthetic bays, and areas to practise on grass or for your short game skills. 

Green fees You need to be a member or to know a member of Tanah Merah Country Club to access the golf courses. Green fees are $235.40 on weekdays and $342.40 on weekends and public holidays. 

Opened in 2006, the Marina Bay Golf Course is Singapore's first fully public golf course, and the only 18-hole course on the island that's open to the public. It provides a value-for-money experience on one of the few links-styled golf courses in Asia, set against the breathtaking Singapore city skyline. Try your hand at the only par 6 hole on the island, or come here for a spot of night golfing. Hone your short game at the practice greens (putting, chipping and bunker), or get real-time performance feedback at the 270-metre outfield, four-tiered driving range. 

Green fees start at $52.50 for 9-holes on weekdays. 

Named the best renovated golf course at the 2020 Global Golf Awards, Seletar Country Club's course provides a challenge for players of all levels. Built on naturally undulating terrain, it is filled with tricks and strategic options for each hole to suit a wide range of skill levels and aggressiveness. Golfers at Seletar Country Club also enjoy its serene natural beauty – a dramatic waterfall defines the iconic hole 7, while a tranquil water feature at hole 18 makes for a triumphant finish to the course. Other facilities include a two-tier driving range, practice areas and a pro shop. 

Green fees Join Seletar Country as an ordinary or social member for full access to the greens. Otherwise, shop around for a member friend to enter as a guest starting at $180 on weekdays. 

The grand dame of Singapore's golfing scene, Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) is the island's oldest golf course. Take your pick for four 18-hole courses and a nine-hole executive course. The most lauded of course, is the Bukit championship course – bordering the MacRitchie Reservoir, it has been the battleground of multiple Singapore Opens and international games. For a more laidback experience, try out the scenic Sime course, though challenges lurk at the eighth hole and the second nine. 

Green fees for guests run from $170 on weekdays to $290 on weekends and public holidays. 

The exclusive Laguna National Golf Course and Country Club offer two top-line courses, the Classic and Masters. Known locally as 'The Beast', the Classic boasts one of the toughest courses in Asia. Test your mettle at its 146 bunkers, hilly putting surfaces and five water features. Meanwhile, the Masters Course is more forgiving but no less exciting. The site of the Caltex Masters, its defined by four large lakes, fast grass greens and towering rain trees. Before teeing off, get some practice in at the 50 practice bays inclusive of 10 Toptracer Range bays at the bunker lounge. 

Green fees Sorry folks, only club members and guests can play at Laguna National. 

Tucked away in the northern part of Singapore, overlooking the Lower Seletar Reservoir, Orchid Country Club has some of the country's finest golf courses. Fun fact: The three 9-hole courses were designed under the guidance of Singapore's former President Mr Ong Teng Cheong, and are named after orchid flowers. Each course has distinct characteristics: the Aranda course has wide fairways, the Dendro course is the lengthiest and has one of the longest par-5s (third hole, 59 metres) in Singapore, while the Vanda course demands perfect accuracy to get past the many water hazards. 

Green fees Visitors pay $125 for weekday mornings, $150 for weekday afternoons and $275 for weekends and public holidays. Guests and members enjoy lower rates. 

This one's for those who don't want to break the bank. Built in 1988, the Champions Public Golf Course is a par-34, 2000 metre course that's entirely open to the public. It's billed as Singapore's most central golf complex, with newly renovated lawns for crisp and true shots every time. There's also the 66-bay driving range and short game practice areas to ensure that your skills are being worked on regularly. 

Green fees A standard 9-hole round starts from a very agreeable $35 on weekdays.