Singapore Sports and Activities

Many sports associations and clubs welcome visitors. Badminton is almost a national sport played all year round. Cricket is also played in Singapore, the Singapore Cricket Club being one of the oldest sporting associations in the world.

It has a sports ground where cricket, soccer, tennis, hockey and rugby are played. Bowling is also very popular with over 20 centres (each offering more than 20 lanes) catering for the enthusiast.

In the Marina South area, some bowling centres are open 24 hours; otherwise, they are generally open 09:00-02:00.

Golf in Singapore

Some of he best courses are at the Raffles Country Club (which has two 18-hole courses)

Changi Golf Club

20 Netheravon Road, Singapore 508505
Tel : (65) 545 5133
Fax : (65) 545 2531
Course description : 9 holes, 2378m, Par 34
Green fees : 9 holes : S$41.20 / 18 holes : S$82.40
Caddie fees : S$10.00 to S$25.00
Turfmate : S$11.00 to S$21.00
Golf Club Rental : S$20.00
Certification Requirements : Handicap Certificates
Booking Procedure : Advance booking recommended
Opening Hours : Weekdays (except Public Holidays)
Mondays 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Tuesdays to Fridays 7:30am to 5:00pm
Please Note : No walk-in visitors on weekends and public holidays.

Jurong Country Club

9 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609078
Tel : (65) 568 5188
Fax : (65) 567 1900
E-mail : jurong@singnet.com.sg
Course Description : 18 holes, 6219m, Par 72
Green Fees : 18 holes : S$95.00 (Weekdays), S$180.00 (Weekends/Public Holidays)
Caddie Fees: S$25.00
Night Golf Fees : S$10.00
Golf Cart : S$3.00
Golf Club Rental : S$25.00 to S$30.00
Certification Requirements : Handicap or JCC Proficiency Certificates
Booking Procedure : Phone bookings 48 hours in advance
Opening Hours : Tuesdays to Sundays 7:15am to 8:45am (Morning Golf)
Mondays to Sundays 12:03pm to 1:33pm (Afternoon Golf)
Mondays to Saturdays 5:01pm to 6:31pm (Night Golf)

Keppel club

10 Bukit Chermin Road, Singapore 109918
Tel : (65) 273 5522
Fax : (65) 272 1563
E-mail : leehock@keppelclub.com.sg
Course Description : 18 holes, 5879m, Par 71
Green Fees : 9 holes S$60.00 (weekdays evening); 18 holes S$90.00
(weekdays), S$170.00 (weekends/public holidays)
Caddie Fees : S$12.00 to S$40.00
Monocart : S$12.00/golfer
Golf Club Rental : S$20.60 to S$30.90
Certification Requirements : Handicap Certificates
Booking Procedure : Phone Booking
Opening Hours : Tuesdays to Fridays 7:00am to 10:00pm
Saturdays to Sundays 7:00am to 5:30pm

Laguna National Golf & Country Club

11 Laguna Golf Green, Singapore 488047
Tel : (65) 541 0289
Fax: (65) 542 9289
E-mail : jo@lagunagolf.com.sg
Course Description : Masters Course - 18 holes, 6400m, Par 72 Classic Course - 18 holes, 6200m, Par 72
Green Fees : 18 holes S$150.00 (weekdays)
Buggy : S$20.00
Caddie Fees : S$30.00
Golf Club Rental : S$40.00
Certification Requirements : Handicap or Proficiency Certificates
Booking Procedure : Phone Booking
Opening Hours :
Masters Course - Weekdays (except Mondays & Public Holidays)
7:12am to 9:00am, 12:24pm to 2:00pm
Classis Course - Weekdays (except Tuesdays & Public Holidays)
7:12am to 9:00am, 12:24pm to 2:00pm

Orchid Country Club

1 Orchid Club Road, Singapore 769162
Tel : (65) 750 2112
Fax : (65) 755 7972
E-mail : occgolf@singnet.com.sg
Course Description : Dendro Course -- 9 holes, 3262m, Par 37
Aranda Course -- 9 holes, 3051m, Par 36
Vanda Course -- 9 holes, 3012m, Par 36
Green Fees : 18 holes S$120.00 (Weekdays), S$160.00 (Weekends)
Buggy : S$20.00 per person
Night Golf Fees : S$10.00 per person
Golf Club Rental : S$30.00 per set
Certification Requirements : Valid USGA Handicap Cards
Booking Procedure : Advance phone bookings
Opening Hours : Daily 7:00am to 11:oopm

More clubs in Singapore

the SFRA Resort & Country Club (three 9-hole courses), the Sentosa Golf & Country Club (two 18-hole championship courses) and the Tana Merah Country Club (two 18-hole championship courses)

Operating hours are generally from 07:00-19:00 (with some clubs offering night golfing until 23:00).

In most clubs non-members are allowed to play for a special fee ranging from S$50-S$200. Weekends, however, are often strictly reserved for members.

Many clubs also require visitors to hold a handicap or proficiency certificate from a recognised club.

Cycling in Singapore

Cycling paths link many parts of the island and bikes can be rented in many public parks, notably those at East Coast Park, Sentosa, Pasir Ris and Bishan. Mountain or dirt biking is particularly popular in Pulau Ubin.

Horseracing in Singapore

The Singapore Turf Club is responsible for all horseracing meetings.

Visitors must observe a strict dress code.

Races take place at weekends only; the first race is at 13:30, the last race at 18:00.

Polo matches are played regularly at the Singapore Polo Club.

Watersports in Singapore

One of the most popular watersports is canoeing round the island and there are a number of operators hiring out canoes at Changi point, East Coast and Sentosa Island.

There are also numerous scuba diving schools offering PADI or NAUI recognised courses. Day and night diving in local waters and nearby Malaysia are also available.

Sailing and windsurfing is generally popular on the eastern coast, where most facilities are located.

For waterskiing, the best locations are Sembawang and Kallang River (a venue for previous world championships).

Singapore offers easy access to numerous offshore islands (see Resorts & Excursions section) and Singaporeans drive over to Malaysia to enjoy the watersports off the East coast.

Fishing is a year-round sport. Boats and equipment, inexpensive to hire, are available at the Jardine Steps, Changi Park.