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?

Surprise land acquisitions not likely to go on, say experts

KL-Singapore high-speed rail a recent development; most land demands here are planned for in advance Golfers might feel hard done by following the acquisitions of Raffles Country Club and Jurong Country Club, but such surprises are not likely to continue, said experts. The two golf clubs are making way for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail … Continue reading Surprise land acquisitions not likely to go on, say experts

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

Raffles Country Club faces its final tee-off next year

ANOTHER Singapore golf club will soon bite the dust. The government will take over the Raffles Country Club's (RCC) premises in Tuas by July 31, 2018, to build the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) tracks that run immediately after the bridge crossing near the Second Link. In a media briefing on Wednesday morning shortly … Continue reading Raffles Country Club faces its final tee-off next year

Soil works for rail link begin at Jurong club

Soil investigation works at Jurong Country Club started on Tuesday, as the authorities prepare to convert the site into a terminus for the high-speed rail linking Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. A Land Transport Authority spokesman added that the major construction and systems tenders for the project will be called later this year. The 67ha club … Continue reading Soil works for rail link begin at Jurong club