We are very lucky to have world-class golf clubs and golf courses in Asia – and there are even golf resorts. Feeling a bit rusty? You can practice your swing at a driving range in Singapore!
Great golf courses in Phuket and Singapore
Seletar Country Club in Singapore
Any golf club is only as good as its course and this 18-hole championship golf course is a true gem. Set along the Lower Seletar Reservoir, the challenging course was designed by renowned course architect Chris Pitman. It’s ideal for players of all levels, whether you’re a pro or casual golfer. Its meticulously maintained fairways and greens are ranked among the finest golf courses in Singapore, recently bagging it a bronze award for best course in the Asian Golf Awards 2023.
Originally founded by British Royal Air Force personnel stationed in Singapore in the 1930s, the club has a rich heritage brought up to date with a 52-bay driving range, putting greens and a golf academy with professional coaches to help you raise your game.
Beyond its world-class golf course, Seletar Country Club in Singapore has top-tier social and recreational facilities. These are perfect for post-game relaxation – from a clubhouse with waterfront views to a karaoke lounge, mahjong room, resort-style swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and a multi-purpose court. It’s also family-friendly, with a vibrant community spirit tht adds to its appeal.
Feeling peckish after your round of golf? Tuck into local delights and Western classics at the Seletar Terrace, live it up in the Tavern with live music or catch up with mates at Eagle’s View. Members get discounts on food and beverages, along with heaps of other perks, such as full access to club facilities at members’ rates, exclusive invites to club events, weekday golfing privileges and a free extension of membership privileges to your spouse and children under the age of 21.
A client’s testimonial
“We’ve been members at the Club for almost a year now. The large pool and various children’s facilities have been enjoyed by our kids. We play golf most weeks and the sporting facilities have been regularly visited. Recently, we had old friends and family visiting, and we had a great day playing golf, and then booked a table for dinner. The sunset over dinner didn’t disappoint and our guests were blown away with the scenery (and the member rates of $6 per pint of beer!).” – Luke and Penny Campbell, Scottish and Australian
Get in touch with the team to book a private club tour of this club and golf course in Singapore.
101 Seletar Club Road, 798273
6486 0882 | membership@seletarclub.com.sg
seletarclub.com.sg
M Social Phuket golf getaway
The heart of the island’s golfing scene is just a 20-minute drive from the M Social Phuket. Located in Patong, the modern hotel has 418 rooms and suites along with two onsite restaurants. Here you can take a break after your game of golf by relaxing in the two outdoor pools. Alternatively, stroll down to Patong Beach or jump on the resort shuttle for a quick transfer.
The three room and suite options have an ocean vista, pool view, jacuzzi or private balcony. Across all these options, you’ll also get high-speed Wi-FI and a voice control assistant. Plus, there’s a private mini bar, Nespresso coffee machine and 24-hour in-room dining. If the hotel hasn’t fully sold you already, check out these two popular and nearby courses to tee off at.
Red Mountain Golf Club Phuket
This 6,781-yard, par-72 golf course in Phuket is known for its captivating landscape and design features. These include remnants of the region’s historic tin mining era. Expect water hazards, narrow fairways, sloping greens across a varied terrain plus a signature hole with a dramatic 50-metre drop. There’s also local flora and fauna to enjoy while navigating the greens and fairways in a golf cart.
Loch Palm Golf Club
With four different courses to choose from, Loch Palm is regarded as one of the most relaxing golf courses in Phuket and a favourite for golfers of all abilities. It’s ideal for an early morning or afternoon booking. During your round, you’ll be surrounded by over a thousand palm trees, playing alongside the Crystal Lake and looking out across the jungle.
Find out more about nearby golf clubs and courses and book your stay at msocial.com/en/phuket/m-socialphuket.
More golf courses in Asia
Keen to play golf in Asia? Pack your passport and your clubs (or just hire them when you’re there!) and head in search of birdies at our pick of 10 great holes on some of the best courses in the region.
Amata Spring Country Club, Bangkok, Thailand
There are over 200 golf courses in Thailand so it takes something special to be on experienced golfers’ must-play list. Amata Spring Country Club has hosted many high-profile events since opening in 2005, including the Thailand Golf Championship. This flagship event of the Asian Tour was won twice by England’s Lee Westwood and also by the likes of Sergio Garcia and Charl Schwartzel. Amata also boasts the only “floating green” in Asia. You might want to pack you swimmers for the par-three 17th hole because you’ll be in the water if your 8-iron isn’t perfect. In fact, the green is on its own little island, so you’ll need to be on in one before you can board the boat to finish the hole.
Sky Lake Resort & Golf Club, Vietnam
Take a deep breath and close your eyes before you tee off at the 13th because its scenery could be a ruinous distraction. Located in Hanoi, Vietnam, the Sky Lake Resort & Golf Club is surrounded by magnificent mountains and a large natural lake called Van Son. The course often has quite an ethereal feel so many golfers play a round there wondering if the gods are watching. The resort also has pool villas to stay in and a spa with lots of other activities so it’s one weekend the whole family might enjoy.
Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, Hong Kong
Voted as one of the “500 Best Holes in the World”, the par-4 third at Clearwater Bay looks daunting, with water and rocks lining the right side of the narrow fairway, and ocean surrounding the green. To make things just a touch harder, there are large fairway bunkers that you’ll need to clear before playing your second shot in to the green. Oh, and think pretty hard about club selection for your second. It can be windy here, and if you get the judgement wrong, you’re in the South China Sea. The Clearwater Bay course plays host to a PGA Tour Series China event each year.
World Classic Course, Laguna National Golf & Country Club, Singapore
The brainchild of renowned golf course designer Andy Dye, the World Classic Course was inspired by the historic courses in Scotland, Ireland and the US, so Laguna is his shot at creating “the world’s best holes in one course”. Consequently the course has been rated one of the most difficult in Singapore. The 17th has an island green that’s three times bigger than the 17th at Sawgrass in Florida – one of the most photographed holes in golf in Asia. Once you make it on to the green there’s large movement for testing putts, and a mistake will almost certainly cost you your ball along with your pride. It’s risk-reward golf at its finest.
Ocean Course, Ria Bintan, Indonesia
One of the toughest finishing holes in the region, the 18th here is a long dogleg with water to the left and dense forest to the right. A well-struck drive from the championship tees should find a generous landing area but you’ll need at least a 5-wood or a hybrid for the approach shot – and you’ll need to mind the lake that extends right up to the green. It’s a good hole to challenge a low handicap.
Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort & Spa, Thailand
The Nicklaus-designed course at Mission Hills offers its first ocean view at the 4th. The green is flanked by sand, sea and a stunning back drop – golf in Asia doesn’t get much better than this. The long bunkers mean that golfers who push the ball out to the right will find it a very tricky pitch back to the green from an uneven lie.
The East Course, Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, Malaysia
A tee area next to a large waterfall in front of the Malay kampung-style halfway house marks the beginning of this challenging par 3 on the East Course. The left side of the island green is a little more open and forgiving with a small section of fairway before the carpet. But a precise short iron is necessary to avoid the deep water all around. A ridge splits the green in two so long putts over the uphill and downhill sections are difficult to judge.
Lake Course, Spring City Golf & Lake Resort, Kunming, China
Overlooking Yangzong Lake in Southwest China, Spring City’s Lake Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, is widely regarded as one of China’s best courses. The dramatic 7th hole has a spectacular panorama of the lake and rolling green fields being buffeted by the wind. You have to play straight into a headwind and drive well left to the open fairway.
Fuji Course, Kawana Hotel Golf Course, Ito, Japan
“This paradise… lies among the hills beyond the hot springs of Ito on a pine-covered plateau bordered by red cliffs which descend down to the blue sea,” wrote Charles H. Alison, designer of Kawana Hotel Golf Course. And he didn’t even mention that most of the holes offer Mount Fuji as a backdrop. It’s also one of the world’s few golf courses with an outdoor escalator that helps you up steep terrain to the 5th tee. The par-five 15th is played on a high cliff with dramatic views and you can hear the waves crashing below you. You won’t want to play long onto the green as there’s a very steep drop off behind.
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