Lake at Raffles Country Club

The Lake Course at Raffles Country Club represents Robert Trent Jones Jr.'s approach to tropical golf design in Singapore's limited land environment. Opened in the early 1990s as part of the club's multi-course facility, the layout makes extensive use of water features throughout its routing, with lakes and ponds coming into play on most holes. Jones designed the course to challenge golfers through strategic water hazards rather than relying primarily on length, though the tropical climate and typically windless conditions allow the course to play its full yardage.

The routing moves through relatively flat terrain that has been shaped to create elevation changes and visual interest around the water features. The design incorporates mounding and contouring typical of Jones's work from this period, with greens that feature moderate undulation and are often protected by bunkers and water. Several holes require carries over water on approach shots, demanding precision with mid and short irons. The tropical setting provides a lush backdrop of mature trees and landscaping that frames holes and defines playing corridors.

Raffles Country Club serves a membership base in Singapore and has hosted various regional amateur and professional events over the years. The club offers multiple courses on its property, with the Lake Course generally regarded as the more water-intensive test among them. The facility includes full practice amenities and clubhouse services typical of Singapore's established country clubs, catering to both serious golfers and social members.