Marina Bay Golf Course (Closed 2024) | Singapore | GoGolf

Last updated: 10 August 2026

Marina Bay Golf Course was an international-standard public golf course located in the iconic Marina Bay district in the heart of Singapore. Operated by NTUC Club and opened in November 2006, it was a links-style 18-hole, par-72 course—rare in Asia—designed by South African course architect Phil Jacobs, known for innovative facilities such as Singapore’s first and only par-6 hole, night golf facilities and a four-storey driving range. Below is a record GoGolf has compiled about the course up to its closure.

Basic Information (Record as of Closure)

Circumstances of the Closure

Marina Bay Golf Course closed on 30 June 2024 with the expiry of its land lease. As early as 2014, the government had announced a policy not to renew after the lease expired in July 2024 and to redevelop the site. With this, Singapore’s only 18-hole public course ended its history, and public courses now remain only at a 9-hole facility in the north. Housing and a facility commemorating a national leader, among others, are reported to be planned for the site.

Over 18 years of operation, the course welcomed a cumulative total of more than 1.3 million visitors, and more than 419 million balls are said to have been hit at the driving range. Having received accolades such as “Best Public Golf Course in Asia Pacific” and a spot in Singapore’s domestic top three, it was a presence cherished by many golfers.

Location and Setting Characteristics

Marina Bay Golf Course was located in the extremely iconic Marina Bay district at the heart of Singapore. A major appeal was its strategic location where you could play without leaving the city centre, a rare environment where you could enjoy golf against a backdrop of Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer and the city skyline. By day a panorama of urban architecture, and by night the enchantingly glittering city lights, greeted players, and it was supported by golfers at home and abroad as a “golf experience overlooking a cityscape.”

Course Design and the Links-Style Concept

One of the most prominent features of Marina Bay Golf Course was its “links-style course” design philosophy. This is an approach rooted in the traditions of Scottish golf, presenting strategic challenges to golfers of every skill level along with classic aesthetics. South African architect Phil Jacobs recreated the authentic atmosphere of a Scottish course in Singapore’s tropical environment. At a total length of about 6,493 metres (about 7,102 yards), 18 holes, par 72, numerous pot bunkers of varied size and depth posed complex challenges to game strategy.

Notably, it introduced Singapore’s first and only par-6 hole. The 4th hole, at about 651 metres, was the longest in the country and demanded both power and precision. The island green on the 13th hole was also known as a signature hole. In 2017, a putting course of about 211 metres in total, made up of 6 holes, was added, and with its highly undulating surfaces and varied hole distances, it enabled challenging putting practice from beginners to professionals.

Innovative Facilities

Marina Bay Golf Course was known for night golf facilities not found at many courses. A lighting system spread throughout the course made play possible even at night, popular with young executives and professionals who found it hard to make time during the day. The driving range was one of the largest in Singapore, a four-storey (tier) structure with a total of 114 bays. With flexible operating hours, golfers could practise to suit their free time.

Furthermore, rather than being merely a place to golf, it functioned as a comprehensive sport and recreation complex, with a professional golf academy, a pro shop, modern locker rooms with showers and personal lockers, a massage service, and The Canopy Café overlooking the course and the city skyline. Activities by the “My Golf Kaki” member community also enriched the social life around the course.

Awards and Recognition

Marina Bay Golf Course was very highly regarded in the Asia-Pacific region. Major awards it received included “Best Public Golf Course in Asia Pacific,” “Top 3 Best Course in Singapore,” “Best Managed Golf Club in Asia Pacific (Asian Golf Award 2018)” and “Singapore Best Golf Course 2017.” These accolades reflected the quality of its course design and maintenance and its high service and management standards, and it was positioned by several international golf publications and communities as one of the best public courses in Asia.

How to Enjoy Golf in Singapore

With the closure of Marina Bay Golf Course, options for public 18-hole golf in central Singapore have become limited. If you seek a premium golf experience in Singapore, Sentosa Golf Club on Sentosa Island, also known as a stage for international tournaments, is a representative option. In addition, as neighbouring areas easily accessible on a day trip or weekend from Singapore, resort courses in the Johor direction of Malaysia and on Indonesia’s Bintan Island and Batam, reachable by ferry, are also candidates for a golf trip.

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