Golf in Singapore

Golf in Singapore

A sunny weather all year round, lush greenery and world class golfing facilities make Singapore a hot destination for golf lovers all over the world. You have a choice of large and state-of-the-art public courses or the more intimate courses of country clubs and hotels. The neighboring countries of Malaysia and Indonesia also offer large and affordable courses for golf enthusiasts.

There are a large number of facilities to promote golf in Singapore. Many of the golf courses have dress code on the likes of collared shirts, trousers and golf shoes. You have the benefits of caddies and golf carts. Most courses are equipped with locker rooms and showers and have provisions for entertainment outlets, cafes and restaurants. Make your bookings well in advance to avoid problems as golf in Singapore is one of the most popular pastimes. Many of the hotels in Singapore offer special packages for the golf enthusiasts featuring golfing in an 18-hole course, a night's stay and buffet breakfast.

There are some incredible golf courses in the city-state offering panoramic views, courses over hillocks, and near beaches. The Tanah Merah Country Club was created with an aim to make one of the finest courses in the region. The course offers a breath-taking experience with mounts, artificial lakes, and the end result is the splendid lush garden adjoining Changi Airport. The Raffles Golf Club offers the gently rolling Lake Course along the Tengah Reservoir bordered by marshes, while the Palm Course is adorned by strategically placed bunkers, lakes and wavy fairways bordered by small wood hills. The Palm Course, venue for Asia PGA Championship in 1997and 1998, offers excitement for the thinking players and playing wild might only result in disasters here. The Singapore Island Country Club offers facilities for caddies, chipping and putting practice, squash, tennis, and badminton courts along with swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, billiard room, theatre and library. It was named one of the top 5 golf clubs in Asia by Fortune Magazine and it has been host to many major international championships. The Sembawang Golf Club lives up to its name as the Commando Course by offering narrow fairways, blind holes and carefully positioned bunkers, all set in an undulating terrain. It offers a whole new adventure and thrill to golf in Singapore.

These are some of the big names of golf in Singapore. But apart from these there are numerous world class courses offering a whole new golfing experience to you. With topnotch facilities and beautiful views Singapore provides an excellent vacation spot and wonderful location to hone your golf skills.

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