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Tampines Course

Tanah Merah Country Golf Club

Singapore, SG

About this course

The Tampines Course at Tanah Merah Country Golf Club occupies land in eastern Singapore, designed by Max Wexler with later redesign work by Chris Pitman. The club sits near Changi Airport and the coastal areas of Singapore's eastern region, where the relatively flat terrain typical of the island nation shapes the routing and playing characteristics. The course operates as part of a multi-course facility that serves the local golfing community in one of Singapore's most densely developed areas. The layout reflects the constraints and opportunities of golf course design in land-scarce Singapore, where courses must maximize available space while accommodating tropical climate conditions. Water features, bunkers, and strategic tree placement define the challenge, as dramatic elevation changes are not available in this setting. The design emphasizes accuracy and course management over pure length, with hazards positioned to penalize wayward shots on what is fundamentally flat terrain. Tanah Merah Country Golf Club functions as a members' club serving Singapore's golf community, with the Tampines Course providing one of the facility's playing options. The club operates in a region where golf remains popular despite limited land availability and high development pressure. The course experiences the year-round tropical conditions common to Singapore, with warm temperatures and seasonal rainfall patterns influencing maintenance practices and playing conditions throughout the calendar.

Quick facts

Location
Singapore, SG
Access
Public
Year built
1988
Holes
18
Par
72
Difficulty
73.9/139

Getting there

The journey to Tanah Merah Country Golf Club begins at Singapore's Changi Airport (SIN), consistently ranked among the world's finest aviation hubs, situated just twenty minutes east of the city center by car or private transfer. From there, the route traces inland through Singapore's carefully manicured urban landscape, transitioning from the gleaming towers of the central business district into the quieter, tree-lined neighborhoods of the eastern suburbs before arriving at the club's entrance in the Tampines area. For those arriving by private aviation, Changi's dedicated business aviation facilities and Singapore's proximity to regional hubs across Southeast Asia make it an exceptionally convenient gateway. The final approach unfolds through lush, landscaped grounds that signal the club's status as one of Asia's most prestigious golfing sanctuaries - a serene counterpoint to the dynamic energy of the island nation that surrounds it.

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Common questions about Tampines at Tanah Merah Country Golf Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Tampines was designed by Max Wexler and Chris Pitman.

Yes. Tampines at Tanah Merah Country Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Tampines is 72.

The slope rating at Tampines is 139.

Tampines is a 18-hole course.

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