Tanah Merah Country Club, Tampines Course
The Tampines Course is the championship layout at Tanah Merah Country Club, a par 72 of about 6,887 yards beside Changi Airport. A redevelopment by Phil Jacobs reopened it in 2019 as a modern, demanding test.
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The verdict
The Tampines Course opened in 1988 to a design by Max Wexler, was revised by Chris Pitman in the 1990s and was comprehensively redeveloped by Phil Jacobs Design before reopening in February 2019. The new layout is the longer and tougher of Tanah Merah's two courses, a full par 72 championship test built for tournament golf.
Stretching to about 6,887 yards, the Tampines brings length, water and bold bunkering to a site minutes from Changi Airport. It is the more muscular companion to the strategic Garden Course, and the pair make Tanah Merah one of the most convenient quality day's golf in Asia. The club is private, so access takes planning, but the Tampines rewards the longer hitter who can also control the ball.
Tanah Merah Country Club, Tampines Course at a glance
- Opened
- 1988
- Designer
- Max Wexler, redeveloped by Phil Jacobs
- Type
- Championship parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,887 yds
- Green fee
- Members and guests, indicative
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Tanah Merah Country Club and leading course databases. The Tampines opened in 1988 to a Max Wexler design and was comprehensively redeveloped by Phil Jacobs, reopening in February 2019, a par 72 of about 6,887 yards. The club is private with limited visitor access; any guest rate is indicative for 2026, so always confirm access and fees directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Tampines is a power and precision test. The Phil Jacobs redevelopment added length and reshaped the hazards, bringing water into play on a number of holes and positioning bunkers to challenge the aggressive line. From the championship tees it is a genuine par 72 examination.
The greens are large and contoured, asking for control of distance and spin, and the wider corridors off the tee tempt the long hitter while the trouble waits for the loose shot. It is a course that can host a professional field yet still gives the traveling golfer a fair and enjoyable round from the right markers.
Conditioning is to a high standard in the tropical climate, and the location beside Changi makes the Tampines simple to reach for a round at the start or end of a trip. A caddie helps with the lines and the pace of the greens on a layout with real teeth from the back tees.
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 additional (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Contact the club or a golf travel specialist well in advance |
| On the day | Caddies available; carts available; smart golf attire and soft spikes required |
| Getting there | Changi, minutes from Changi Airport and about 20 to 30 minutes from central Singapore |
| Best months | Playable year round; February to April tends to be the driest |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; the club is private and policies change, so always confirm access and any guest rate directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Changi and the east coast put hotels within minutes of the first tee, while central Singapore lies a short drive away with its world class lodging and dining. The airport proximity makes the Tampines easy to fit around travel.
The Tampines pairs naturally with the neighboring Garden Course for a full day at Tanah Merah, and combines well with Sentosa's Serapong. Our team can arrange the access, lodging and transfers.
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Build a Singapore golf trip
Tanah Merah is private, so the Tampines Course takes planning. We arrange the round where access allows, pair it with the Garden and the best of Singapore, 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.
Tanah Merah Country Club, Tampines Course questions
Who designed the Tampines Course at Tanah Merah Country Club?
The Tampines opened in 1988 to a Max Wexler design, was revised by Chris Pitman and was comprehensively redeveloped by Phil Jacobs Design, reopening in February 2019.
What is the par and length of the Tampines Course?
The Tampines is a par 72 measuring about 6,887 yards from the back tees, the longer championship course at Tanah Merah.
How does the Tampines Course compare to the Garden Course?
The Tampines is the longer, more demanding par 72 championship layout, while the Garden is the shorter, more strategic par 71. The two sit side by side near Changi.
Can visitors play the Tampines Course?
Tanah Merah Country Club is a private members club with limited visitor access. Overseas visitors should contact the club or a golf travel specialist well in advance.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the 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.