Laguna National Classic
Andy Dye shaped the Classic Course at Laguna National in 1993 and it was reconfigured in 2017, a par 72 of about 7,101 yards over hilly ground rare for Singapore. Lined with towering raintrees and laced with lakes, it hosts the DP World Tour Singapore Classic and is known locally as The Beast.
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The verdict
The Classic Course at Laguna National, sometimes styled the World Classic, was sculpted by Andy Dye and opened in 1993, then redesigned in 2010 and fully reconfigured in 2017 with two new holes and re routed corridors. The work softened some angles and modernised the turf while keeping the teeth that earned the course its nickname, The Beast.
It is a par 72 that plays to about 7,101 yards from the back and can stretch beyond 7,400 for the professionals, unusually hilly for famously flat Singapore. More than 140 bunkers, five water features and stands of mature raintrees define the test, and the Bermuda greens run fast and true. As host of the DP World Tour Singapore Classic, it is the island's tournament course and the natural centrepiece of a Singapore golf trip, open to international visitors and hotel guests with advance booking.
Laguna National Classic at a glance
- Opened
- 1993
- Designer
- Andy Dye
- Type
- Resort championship
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,101 yds
- Green fee
- From about S$420
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Laguna National and leading course databases. Andy Dye created the course in 1993; it was redesigned in 2010 and reconfigured in 2017, and plays to a par 72 of about 7,101 yards, stretching past 7,400 for tournament play. Indicative 2026 overseas visitor green fees ran from about S$420 to S$520 on weekdays, and prices change by season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Classic earns its Beast nickname through length, hazard and the rare elevation change of a Singapore course. The fairways roll over made ground that gives uneven lies, the raintrees crowd the corners of the doglegs, and water threatens on roughly a third of the holes. Off the tee the premium is on position, because the angles into the firm, fast greens are everything.
The 2017 reconfiguration smoothed some of the original Dye severity and sharpened the green surrounds, so the course rewards a controlled short game as much as raw power. The par 3s are demanding and varied, several played across or alongside water, and the par 5s tempt the long hitter while punishing the greedy line. It is a genuine championship examination kept in tournament shape.
The closing holes are built for drama, with water and bunkering tightening the run home that decides the Singapore Classic each year. For the visiting golfer it is a chance to test your game on a current tour venue, in immaculate condition, with the skyline never far away. Heat and humidity are the constant, so an early tee time and a buggy are the sensible play.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private club open to overseas visitors and guests of the on site Dusit Thani hotel; advance booking and a handicap are required |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 overseas visitor 18 holes from about S$420 to S$520 on weekdays; weekends and peak dates run higher |
| Booking | Reserve well ahead, especially when the course is being prepared for the Singapore Classic; hotel packages can ease access |
| On the day | Buggy and an early start are sensible in the heat and humidity; soft spikes and collared shirts |
| Getting there | Tanah Merah in eastern Singapore, about 10 minutes from Changi Airport and 25 minutes from the central business district |
| Best months | Year round play; the drier window from February to April is most comfortable, and mornings beat the afternoon storms |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from Laguna National and tee time resellers; rates are indicative and move with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Many visiting golfers stay at the on site Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore, which simplifies tee time access, or in the city itself, a short drive away and one of Asia's great hotel and dining capitals. A Marina Bay or Orchard base puts the sights and the airport within easy reach of the course.
For a golf focused stay, the eastern district near Changi keeps Laguna National and Tanah Merah on the doorstep, handy for early starts. Singapore works well as a polished hub for a wider Southeast Asia golf trip, with the courses of Malaysia and Thailand a short flight away.
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Laguna National Classic questions
Who designed the Laguna National Classic Course and when did it open?
The Classic Course at Laguna National was designed by Andy Dye and opened in 1993, then redesigned in 2010 and fully reconfigured in 2017 with two new holes and re routed corridors.
What is the par and length of the Classic Course?
The Classic Course is a par 72 of about 7,101 yards from the back tees and can stretch beyond 7,400 yards for tournament play, over unusually hilly terrain for Singapore.
Can visitors play Laguna National Classic?
Yes. The club is private but open to overseas visitors and guests of the on site Dusit Thani hotel, with advance booking and a handicap required. Indicative 2026 visitor fees ran from about S$420 to S$520 on weekdays; confirm directly before booking.
Why is the Classic Course called The Beast?
Its length, more than 140 bunkers, water on many holes and rare elevation change make it the toughest test in Singapore golf, which earned the local nickname, and it hosts the DP World Tour Singapore Classic.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.