Tanah Merah Country Golf Club

The Garden Course at Tanah Merah Country Club occupies reclaimed land along Singapore's eastern coastline, part of a facility that has evolved significantly since its origins in the 1980s. The course reflects the work of multiple architects over time, with Peter Thomson and Michael Wolveridge involved in the original design phases, and subsequent contributions from Max Wexler and Phil Jacobs shaping its current form. This collaborative design history is characteristic of many Singapore courses that have adapted to the island nation's changing landscape and golfing demands. The layout plays across relatively flat terrain typical of reclaimed coastal sites, with water features and strategic bunkering providing the primary challenges. Mature tropical vegetation frames many holes, creating defined corridors and a sense of enclosure despite the open origins of the land. The course serves as one of two eighteen-hole layouts at Tanah Merah, offering members an alternative routing and playing experience within the same club environment. Tanah Merah Country Club maintains a substantial membership base and functions as a significant recreational facility in Singapore's eastern region. The club's location near Changi Airport and its coastal setting make it a recognizable landmark in the area. The Garden Course, along with its companion layout, provides regular play for members while accommodating corporate and social golf events typical of Singapore's active golfing community.