Sentosa Golf Club, The Serapong
The Serapong is Singapore's marquee course, a par 72 of about 6,675 meters laid along the waterfront on Sentosa Island, with the city skyline and harbor as a backdrop. Home of the SMBC Singapore Open, it has climbed into Golf Digest's World 100 Greatest.
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The verdict
The Serapong is the course that put Singapore golf on the world map. Originally designed by Ronald Fream and opened in 1982, it was reshaped over the years, lengthened and re contoured in the mid 2000s and given a comprehensive renovation in 2020 under the club's resident designer Andrew Johnston. The result is a polished, dramatic par 72 that runs along the water with the city skyline and harbor shipping as a constant, unmistakable backdrop.
It is best known as the home of the SMBC Singapore Open, and its rise into Golf Digest's World 100 Greatest reflects both the quality of the design and the standard of conditioning, which is among the best in Asia. Access is limited because Sentosa is a private members club, so the Serapong is a round to plan for, ideally paired with the club's New Tanjong course or a short hop to Ria Bintan across the water.
Sentosa Golf Club, The Serapong at a glance
- Opened
- 1982
- Designer
- Ronald Fream, renovated by Andrew Johnston
- Type
- Waterfront parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,675 m
- Green fee
- Members and guests, indicative
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Sentosa Golf Club and leading course databases. The Serapong was originally designed by Ronald Fream and opened in 1982, lengthened and re contoured in the mid 2000s and comprehensively renovated in 2020 under Andrew Johnston, a par 72 of about 6,675 meters. Sentosa is a private members club with limited visitor access; any guest or visitor rate is indicative for 2026, so always confirm access and fees directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Water and the city define the experience. The Serapong runs along Singapore's southern waterfront, and several holes play with the harbor and skyline in full view, giving the course a sense of place few in Asia can match. The renovation work sharpened the bunkering, fairways, tee boxes and greens, and the surfaces now run fast and true with the trademark contours that test the world's best at the Singapore Open.
From the back tees it is a genuine championship examination, demanding both length and precision, with water in play and well guarded greens that punish the loose approach. From the forward markers it remains playable and hugely enjoyable, the scenery doing as much as the design to make it memorable. The closing holes by the water are the signature, a fitting finish for a tournament venue.
Conditioning is a hallmark of Sentosa, kept to tour standard year round in the tropical climate, and the greens in particular are quick and subtle. A caddie helps a visitor read the pace and the breaks, and on the exposed waterfront holes the sea breeze adds the final variable to club selection.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; limited visitor access, generally on weekdays and subject to availability |
| Green fee | Guest and visitor rates arranged through the club, caddie and cart typically additional (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Contact the club well in advance; an introduction or a golf travel specialist helps secure a tee time |
| On the day | Caddies provided; carts available; strict smart golf attire, collared shirts and soft spikes required |
| Getting there | Sentosa Island, a short drive or monorail from central Singapore and Changi Airport |
| Best months | Playable year round; February to April tends to be the driest, the Singapore Open is usually staged in this window |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; Sentosa is private and policies change, so always confirm access and any guest rate directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Sentosa itself has a cluster of resort hotels within minutes of the first tee, ideal for a golf focused stay, while central Singapore puts the full range of the city's world class hotels, dining and attractions a short drive away. Either base works well, with the island quieter and the city more vibrant.
The Serapong anchors a Singapore golf trip beautifully, paired with the club's New Tanjong course or the city tracks, and it combines naturally with a ferry across to Bintan for Ria Bintan. Our team can arrange the access, lodging and transfers.
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Build a Singapore golf trip
Sentosa is private, so the Serapong takes planning. We arrange the round where access allows, pair it with the best of Singapore and a Bintan crossing, 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.
Sentosa Golf Club, The Serapong questions
Who designed the Serapong at Sentosa Golf Club?
The Serapong was originally designed by Ronald Fream and opened in 1982. It was lengthened and re contoured in the mid 2000s and comprehensively renovated in 2020 under the club's resident designer Andrew Johnston.
What is the par and length of the Serapong?
The Serapong is a par 72 measuring about 6,675 meters from the championship tees, a waterfront course with fast, contoured greens.
What tournament does the Serapong host?
The Serapong is the home of the SMBC Singapore Open and has been ranked among Golf Digest's World 100 Greatest Courses.
Can visitors play the Serapong?
Sentosa Golf Club is a private members club with limited visitor access, generally on weekdays and subject to availability. Overseas visitors should contact the club well in advance to arrange a tee time.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Sentosa Golf 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.