Sentosa Serapong
Ronald Fream first routed the Serapong in 1982 along the waterfront of Sentosa Island, and a 2006 rebuild by Andrew Johnston lengthened and sharpened it into the host of the Singapore Open. A par 72 of about 7,300 yards framed by the harbour, the city skyline and the shipping lanes beyond, it is the marquee round in Singapore.
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The verdict
Ronald Fream laid out the Serapong in 1982 on reclaimed waterfront at the eastern end of Sentosa, and a multi million dollar rebuild completed in 2006 under Andrew Johnston turned it into one of the best resort courses in Asia. Lengthened, reshaped and replanted, it has hosted the Singapore Open and a string of professional events, with the city skyline and the world's busiest shipping lanes as a backdrop.
Water is everywhere, with the sea and lagoons in play across the closing stretch, and the rebuilt greens are large, fast and well defended. It is an immaculately conditioned, tropical championship test a short hop from the Singapore waterfront, the kind of round that anchors a city break or a wider Southeast Asian golf trip in real style.
Sentosa Serapong at a glance
- Opened
- 1982
- Designer
- Ronald Fream; rebuilt by Andrew Johnston, 2006
- Type
- Waterfront parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,300 yds
- Green fee
- From S$355
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Sentosa Golf Club and leading course databases. The Serapong was designed by Ronald Fream, opened in 1982 and rebuilt by Andrew Johnston in 2006, a par 72 of about 7,300 yards, and hosts the Singapore Open. Indicative green and buggy fees are from about S$355 on weekdays and S$475 at weekends. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Serapong plays through immaculate tropical parkland with water rarely far away, the rebuilt fairways generous off the tee but the approaches asking for precision into large, fast greens. The skyline of the city and the freighters anchored offshore give the round a setting unlike anywhere else in the game.
Through the middle of the course the lagoons and sea inlets press closer, and the wind off the harbour adds a test that the lush conditions can disguise. Andrew Johnston's rebuild added length and bite without losing the resort polish, and the variety of water carries keeps the better player honest.
The closing holes run along the waterfront with the sea in play and the skyline filling the horizon, a dramatic finish for a course built to host professional golf. The Serapong rewards the player who drives it straight and controls the approach, and it gives back championship golf with five star tropical service.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private club that welcomes visitor play; non members book through the golf reservations team, subject to availability |
| Green fee | Green and buggy from about S$355 on weekdays and S$475 at weekends and public holidays (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Through the club reservations team or a Singapore golf specialist; weekday tee times are easier to secure |
| On the day | Buggy and caddie service available; the equatorial climate is hot and humid, so an early tee time is wise |
| Getting there | On Sentosa Island, about 20 to 30 minutes from Changi Airport and minutes from the city center |
| Best months | Playable year round; February to April tends to be the driest stretch in Singapore |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking with the club or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Sentosa itself offers resort hotels within minutes of the first tee, from family focused properties to quiet luxury, the natural base for a golf focused stay on the island. A Sentosa base puts the Serapong and its sister course, the New Tanjong, right on the doorstep.
Across the water, the Marina Bay and Orchard Road districts give a full city break, with world class dining, shopping and the Singapore waterfront a short drive or train ride from the course. It is an easy city to build a long weekend or a wider Southeast Asian golf trip around, pairing championship golf with one of Asia's great cities.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Sentosa Serapong.
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Sentosa Serapong questions
Who designed Sentosa Serapong and when did it open?
The Serapong was originally designed by Ronald Fream and opened in 1982, then rebuilt and lengthened by Andrew Johnston in a project completed in 2006.
What is the par and length of the Serapong?
The Serapong is a par 72 of about 7,300 yards, a waterfront championship course framed by the Singapore harbour and city skyline.
How much does it cost to play the Serapong?
Indicative green and buggy fees are from about S$355 on weekdays and S$475 at weekends and public holidays. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
Has the Serapong hosted professional golf?
Yes. The Serapong is the longtime host of the Singapore Open and has staged a string of professional events, with the city skyline as its backdrop.
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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.