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Golf in the city: Ready to swing but fewer places to play
The game of golf is flourishing in Singapore but access to courses has become increasingly difficult.
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Golf in Singapore is at a crossroads, say the writers. While the game is more popular than ever, facilities to play golf at have been shrinking and will continue to do so in the future unless there is a rethink.
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Tan Chong Huat and Joshua Ho
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Golfers across Singapore were saddened when the Marina Bay Golf Course shuttered its doors at the end of June 2024 without being a member of any club
Meanwhile, there were fears that another public facility, the Mandai Executive Golf Course (MEGC) would also shut down. However, the Government decided to extend its lease by two years to December 2026. This was a welcome decision and met with huge public approval. But it has also been decided that the MEGC will be repurposed. That move will significantly impact the golf community.
