Club acquisition par for the course

The recently announced acquisition of Raffles Country Club (RCC), following the gazetting of Jurong Country Club for acquisition in 2015, might make some Singapore golfers believe that they are an endangered species. Given the closure of Keppel Club and Marina Bay Golf Club, when their leases expire in the next 10 years, there will be … Continue reading Club acquisition par for the course

Commentary: Is golf dying in Singapore?

While the closure of golf courses to make way for the high-speed rail project presents short-term problems, the sport in Singapore may have other major issues to deal with as it wrestles with an uncertain future. SINGAPORE: The first proper golf course that I'd ever swung a golf club on was Raffles Country Club (RCC). … Continue reading Commentary: Is golf dying in Singapore?

Fewer golf greens, but more greenery from parks and trails

A few golf courses are lost to development, but that does not mean Singapore's green coverage is shrinking. More green spaces are on the way, with the amount of land dedicated to parks and nature reserves slated to increase from 5,700ha in 2010 to 7,250ha in 2030. This is according to the Ministry of National … Continue reading Fewer golf greens, but more greenery from parks and trails