Sentosa Tanjong
The second championship course at Sentosa Golf Club, rebuilt and reopened in 2016 with larger, faster greens and views across the Singapore Strait. The Tanjong is the strategic, parkland counterpart to the Serapong, the course that hosts the SMBC Singapore Open, on a resort island minutes from downtown.
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The verdict
Sentosa Golf Club is one of Asia's great city golf experiences, two championship courses on a resort island a few minutes from downtown Singapore, and the Tanjong is its quieter, more strategic half. Originally laid out decades ago and comprehensively rebuilt and reopened in 2016 as the New Tanjong, it emerged with larger, faster greens, reshaped bunkering and clearer views across the water, a thoroughly modern parkland test at a par of 72.
Where its sibling the Serapong grabs the headlines as host of the SMBC Singapore Open, the Tanjong rewards thought and placement, its tree lined corridors and water hazards asking for control rather than power. Immaculately kept in the demanding tropical climate and set against the skyline and the shipping lanes of the Strait, it is a genuine pleasure to play and an easy course to fold into a Singapore trip or a longer stopover en route through Asia.
Sentosa Tanjong at a glance
- Founded
- Rebuilt 2016
- Designer
- Sentosa Golf Club
- Type
- Tropical parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 6,675 m
- Green fee
- From S$370
The 2016 rebuild and reopening as the New Tanjong, par 72 and a length of about 6,675 metres verified June 2026 from the club and course databases. The original course dates to the club's earlier era. Visitor green fees are indicative for 2026, are higher at weekends, and exclude cart and caddy; always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Tanjong plays as a tropical parkland course, its fairways framed by mature trees and threaded with lakes and streams, a layout that prizes position off the tee over raw distance. The 2016 rebuild enlarged and quickened the greens and reshaped the bunkering, so that approach play and a sure putting stroke now decide the round more than ever.
Water is a recurring theme, carrying across the front of greens and down the sides of holes, and the humidity and the sea breeze off the Strait add a subtle defense that the yardage does not show. The conditioning is exceptional given the climate, with the club's reputation for sustainability and presentation evident on every hole.
What sets the experience apart is the backdrop. Holes near the water look out across the Singapore Strait to the constant traffic of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, with the city skyline rising beyond, a setting like no other in the game. It is golf in the heart of a great Asian city, polished, scenic and genuinely strategic.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A private members club on Sentosa Island that welcomes visitors at set times and rates, subject to availability; tee times through the club or an operator |
| Green fee | Indicative visitor rates from around 370 Singapore dollars on weekdays in 2026, higher at weekends, with cart and caddy additional |
| Booking | Book through the club or your trip planner well ahead; visitor access is limited and the weekends fill fastest |
| On the day | Caddies and carts available, a smart golf dress code and one of Asia's finest clubhouses and practice facilities |
| Getting there | On Sentosa Island just south of downtown Singapore, around twenty to thirty minutes from Changi airport |
| Best months | Singapore plays year round; February to April tends to be a touch drier, with brief tropical downpours possible any time |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with the club or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Sentosa Island itself is a fine base, a resort enclave of luxury hotels, beaches and attractions a few minutes from the first tee, ideal for combining golf with a family or leisure stay. The island is linked to the mainland by road, rail and cable car.
Downtown Singapore, twenty minutes away, offers the full range of world class hotels, dining and nightlife, and makes the Tanjong an easy round to slot into a business trip or a stopover. The city's superb connections make it a natural hub for a wider Southeast Asian golf tour.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts nearby.
Play the Tanjong and Singapore
We arrange golf in Singapore around Sentosa Golf Club, secure the limited visitor tee times on the Tanjong and Serapong and sort a base on the island or downtown with the transfers. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Sentosa Tanjong questions
Who designed the Tanjong course at Sentosa?
The Tanjong dates to the club's earlier era and was comprehensively rebuilt and reopened in 2016 as the New Tanjong, a project led by Sentosa Golf Club that enlarged and quickened the greens, reshaped the bunkering and improved the views across the Strait.
What is the par and length of the Tanjong?
The Tanjong is a par 72 measuring about 6,675 metres from the back tees. It is a strategic parkland course where position off the tee, precise approaches and a sure putting stroke matter more than length.
How does the Tanjong compare to the Serapong?
The Serapong is the more famous of the two Sentosa courses and hosts the SMBC Singapore Open, while the Tanjong is the quieter, more strategic parkland counterpart. Many visitors play both for one of the best two course days in Asia.
How much does it cost to play the Tanjong?
Sentosa is a private club that welcomes visitors at set times, with indicative weekday rates from around 370 Singapore dollars in 2026 and higher rates at weekends, cart and caddy additional. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where is the Tanjong and what is nearby?
The Tanjong sits on Sentosa Island just south of downtown Singapore, around twenty to thirty minutes from Changi airport. It pairs naturally with the Serapong and with a city stay, and makes an easy stop on a wider Asian golf tour.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Founding year, designer, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.