Marina Bay Golf Course
Marina Bay is Singapore's only fully public 18 hole course, a links inspired par 72 that opened in 2006 within sight of the city skyline. The South African architect Phil Jacobs gave it 85 deep pot bunkers and the island's only par 6, and with night golf under lights it is the most accessible serious round in a city of private clubs.
Photo: Marina Bay Golf Course via Google.
The verdict
Marina Bay is the people's course in a city where almost everything else is members only, the single fully public 18 hole layout in Singapore. Phil Jacobs built it in a links idiom, open and windswept with 85 British style pot bunkers and firm running turf, and it carries the novelty of the island's only par 6. Floodlights mean you can play deep into the tropical evening.
For the travelling golfer it is the easiest tee time to secure in Singapore, a walk up friendly round minutes from Marina Bay and the central business district. It will not displace Sentosa for prestige, but for value, access and a genuine test in the heart of the city it has no rival, and it pairs with the Sentosa courses for a fuller Singapore golf trip.
Marina Bay at a glance
- Opened
- 2006
- Designer
- Phil Jacobs
- Type
- Public, links style
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,100 yds
- Green fee
- From S$130
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Marina Bay Golf Course and leading course databases. The South African architect Phil Jacobs designed the links style layout, which opened in 2006 as Singapore's first fully public course, a par 72 of about 7,100 yards with 85 pot bunkers and the island's only par 6. Indicative visitor green fees in 2025 start from about S$130 on weekdays, including a buggy with GPS, with a lighting fee for night golf. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Jacobs leaned into the links template on reclaimed land, with wide, firm fairways, fescue edges and 85 deep pot bunkers that gather anything off line. The wind off Marina Bay is the main defense in an otherwise flat setting, and the skyline frames the closing holes for one of the more unusual backdrops in world golf.
The talking point is the par 6, the only one in Singapore, a true three shot hole that rewards a brave second over a layup. The par 3 thirteenth is the other signature, a precise short hole that asks for control of flight in the breeze. Pot bunkers aside, the layout is fair and the greens roll true.
Night golf is the other draw, the course lit for play after dark when the heat eases and the skyline glows. It makes Marina Bay as much an evening experience as a daytime round, and a fine introduction to golf in the city.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Fully public; visitors and walk ups welcome daily, with booking from 16 to 30 days ahead |
| Green fee | From about S$130 on weekdays for visitors, including a buggy with GPS; a lighting fee applies for night golf (indicative, 2025) |
| Booking | Reserve online through the course, generally between 16 and 30 days in advance |
| On the day | Buggy with GPS included; locker and range access; smart golf dress; sun and rain gear advised |
| Getting there | Marina Bay, minutes from the central business district and Marina Bay Sands |
| Best months | February to April for the driest weather, though night golf eases the heat year round |
Access and fees verified June 2026; policies change, so always confirm directly with the course or your trip planner before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Marina Bay sits in the heart of Singapore, so any central hotel puts the course within minutes. Marina Bay Sands and the hotels of the central business district and Orchard Road are all close, with the city's dining, gardens and nightlife on the doorstep.
For a golf focused trip, Sentosa Island a short ride south adds the Serapong and Tanjong courses, two of the finest in the region, for a strong Singapore itinerary. A central or Sentosa base ties the courses together easily.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Marina Bay.
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Marina Bay questions
Who designed Marina Bay Golf Course and when did it open?
Marina Bay was designed by the South African architect Phil Jacobs and opened in 2006 as Singapore's first fully public 18 hole golf course, a links style layout near the city skyline.
What is the par and length of Marina Bay?
Marina Bay is a par 72 of about 7,100 yards, a links inspired course with 85 deep pot bunkers and the only par 6 hole in Singapore.
How much does it cost to play Marina Bay?
Indicative visitor green fees in 2025 start from about S$130 on weekdays, including a buggy with GPS, with a lighting fee for night golf. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play Marina Bay?
Yes. It is Singapore's only fully public course, welcoming visitors and walk ups daily, with online booking generally from 16 to 30 days ahead.
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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.