Sentosa Golf Club - Serapong Course
Singapore · 18 holes · Par 72 · Designed by {"original":{"name":"Ronald Fream","year":1982},"renovations":{"designer":"Andrew Johnston (in-house designer/GM)","years":"Continuous improvements and redesign 2000s-2020s","notes":"Extensive redesign transformed it into a world-class championship venue"}}
Overview
Sentosa Golf Club - Serapong Course golf course review
Signature Holes
Stunning downhill par 3 playing toward the South China Sea with beach backdrop. One of Asia's most scenic holes.
Strategic dogleg with water hazard requiring precise placement. Redesigned to championship standards.
Risk-reward par 5 with water in play. Critical hole in HSBC Women's World Championship.
Challenging finish that has decided many professional tournaments
Pros & Cons
✓ The Good
- World's Best Golf Course 2023 (World Golf Awards)
- Championship layout that hosts major LPGA event annually
- Excellent conditioning and professional maintenance
- World's first carbon neutral golf club - environmental leader
- Spectacular ocean views and tropical setting
- Located on resort island (Sentosa) with many attractions
✗ The Challenges
- Very expensive green fees (among Asia's most costly)
- Limited visitor tee times - book well in advance
- Hot and humid weather year-round
- Handicap certificate required (max 24/36)
- High cost of Singapore accommodation and dining
- Can be crowded with limited availability
Our Verdict
Sentosa Golf Club's Serapong Course has earned its recognition as World's Best Golf Course (2023) and Asia's premier championship layout. The extensive redesign work has transformed it into a genuine world-class venue that successfully hosts the LPGA's premier Asian event annually. The course offers excellent conditioning, strategic challenge, and beautiful tropical scenery including the stunning oceanside 6th hole. As the world's first carbon neutral golf club, Sentosa leads the industry in environmental sustainability. Located on resort island Sentosa yet just 20 minutes from Singapore's city center and Changi Airport, it offers convenience and accessibility. The main drawback is cost - among Asia's most expensive rounds - and limited visitor access requires advance booking. Singapore's efficiency, safety, and infrastructure make this an easy destination for international visitors. While not as architecturally pure as Hirono or as scenically dramatic as Kawana, Serapong offers a complete modern championship experience with world-class conditioning and facilities. Ideal for golfers who want elite golf combined with Singapore's urban attractions, dining, and shopping.