Keppel Club
Keppel Club is Singapore's oldest golf and social club, founded in 1904. Since relocating to the Sime site in 2022 it has run a public 18 hole hybrid course, a par 72 of about 5,917 yards reinvented by designer Phil Jacobs.
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The verdict
Keppel Club traces its roots to 1904, making it the oldest golf and social club in Singapore. In 2022, as the lease on its long time Bukit Chermin home expired and that land was given over to housing, the club relocated to the Sime course, where it engaged the South African designer Phil Jacobs to reinvent the layout. The result reopened as a modern public course, a notable change in a city where most quality golf sits behind private membership.
That public access is the headline for a traveling golfer, because a par 72 of genuine pedigree is open to visitors without the introductions the private clubs require. At about 5,917 yards it is a manageable, enjoyable round in a green pocket of central Singapore, an easy and welcoming option to slot into a trip alongside the marquee private courses such as Sentosa's Serapong.
Keppel Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1904 (Sime 2022)
- Designer
- Phil Jacobs (Sime redesign)
- Type
- Public parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 5,917 yds
- Green fee
- Public green fees, indicative
History, designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Keppel Club and leading course databases. Keppel Club was founded in 1904 and relocated to the Sime site in 2022, where Phil Jacobs reinvented the layout into a public par 72 of about 5,917 yards. Public green fees are indicative for 2026 and change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The reinvented Sime layout is a thinking golfer's course rather than a brute. At about 5,917 yards it asks for placement and a sound short game more than raw length, with Phil Jacobs's redesign bringing modern shaping, bunkering and greens to a mature, tree lined setting.
The hybrid description reflects a course that blends classical surrounds with contemporary design touches, and the relatively gentle yardage makes it accessible to a wide range of handicaps. The greens reward a careful approach, and the parkland setting gives the round a calm, established feel close to the city.
As a public course the Sime is straightforward to book, and its central location makes it convenient for visitors. Conditioning is maintained to a good standard in the tropical climate, and a caddie or cart can be arranged for those who want them on a comfortable, walkable layout.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public golf course; visitor tee times available to book |
| Green fee | Public green fees apply, caddie and cart additional (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Book ahead online or through the club, especially at weekends |
| On the day | Smart golf attire and soft spikes required; caddies and carts available |
| Getting there | Sime in central Singapore, about 15 to 25 minutes from the city center and 30 minutes from Changi Airport |
| Best months | Playable year round; February to April tends to be the driest |
Access and fee arrangements verified June 2026; policies and rates change, so always confirm availability and the current green fee directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Central Singapore surrounds the Sime course with the city's full range of world class hotels, dining and attractions, all within a short drive, so a city base works perfectly for a round at Keppel Club.
Keppel's public access makes it an easy pairing with the private marquee courses, from Sentosa's Serapong to the night golf at Orchid Country Club. Our team can arrange the tee times, lodging and transfers.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Keppel Club.
Build a Singapore golf trip
Keppel Club is public, so it is an easy round to book and a fine complement to Singapore's private courses. We arrange the tee times, pair Keppel with the best of the city, and book the lodging and transfers around it. Tell us when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Keppel Club questions
How old is Keppel Club?
Keppel Club was founded in 1904 and is the oldest golf and social club in Singapore.
Who redesigned the Keppel Club course?
After relocating to the Sime site in 2022, the club engaged South African designer Phil Jacobs to reinvent the layout, which reopened as a public 18 hole course.
What is the par and length of Keppel Club?
The Sime course at Keppel Club is a par 72 measuring about 5,917 yards, a manageable, modern public layout in central Singapore.
Can visitors play Keppel Club?
Yes. Since the 2022 move to Sime, Keppel Club operates as a public golf course, and visitor tee times can be booked ahead online or through the club.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases; indicative green fees verified June 2026 and change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.