The Singapore Masters Golf Course

Course Features

• Opened –1993 (Masters Course) – 1994 (Classic Course)
• Course designer – Andy Dye
• Special features – the 17^th hole is noted as being very difficult
• General playability – Undulating/flat to flat
• Water hazards – 12 holes with water in play (Masters)/ 8 holes with water in play (Classic)
• Type of grass – greens – Tif Dwarf Bermuda
• Type of grass – fairways – 328 Bermuda
• Type of grass – tees – 328 Bermuda
• Type of grass – rough – Sarangoon/Paspalum/Sages
• Weather – Hot and humid, with a lot of rain
• Other features – The Singapore Masters course is located very close to Changi Airport and large passenger jets commonly fly low over the course

Hole 1

• Nickname: Second Chance
• Par: 4
• Length: 383 yards
• Description: A short par-four dog-leg left.

Hole 2

• Nickname: Double Trouble
• Par: 5
• Length: 567 yards
• Description: An ‘S-shaped’ par-five with water on both sides – rated stroke index one for amateurs. Large green with water to the left and bunkers to the right.

Hole 3

• Nickname: Go For It
• Par: 4
• Length: 363 yards
• Description: The shortest par-four on the Singapore Masters golf course with a fairway that swings wide to the right.

Hole 4

• Nickname: Smooth Sailing
• Par: 4
• Length: 392 yards
• Description: This hole plays downhill before winding right around a lake to a generous landing area and a large green.

Hole 5

• Nickname: Long Beach
• Par: 3
• Length: 193 yards
• Description: The first of the par-threes – the tee and the green are both elevated with sand running down the entire left side.

Hole 6

• Nickname: Double Curl
• Par: 4
• Length: 436 yards
• Description: Features a large bunker and mound on the right. A precise approach is needed due to bunkers to the left and right of the elongated green.

Hole 7

• Nickname: Runway
• Par: 5
• Length: 616 yards
• Description: The longest hole on the Singapore Masters golf course is notable for small grass depressions left and right.

Hole 8

• Nickname: Peninsula
• Par: 3
• Length: 181 yards
• Description: This hole is a test of character, accuracy and ability with water front and back and sand to the right.

Hole 9

• Nickname: Home Stretch
• Par: 4
• Length: 452 yards
• Description: An accurate tee-shot to the right will position the ball close to a bunker which runs the length of the hole. Sand and water surround the left, back and right of the green.

Hole 10

• Nickname: Sandy Start
• Par: 4
• Length: 437 yards
• Description: Bunkers on the left guard the putting surface, prompting many to target the centre front of the green.

Hole 11

• Nickname: Fair Enough
• Par: 5
• Length: 547 yards
• Description: The drive should be kept as far to the left as possible to set up the second shot – expect to see lots of birdie attempts.

Hole 12

• Nickname: Easy Does It
• Par: 3
• Length: 210 yards
• Description: Relatively long par-three where club selection is crucial.

Hole 13

• Nickname: The Throat
• Par: 3
• Length: 383 yards
• Description: The shortest par-four on the back nine with the lake line and bunker line giving the player a good idea of where to aim.

Hole 14

• Nickname: Up & Down
• Par: 4
• Length: 451 yards
• Description: A long and deceiving par-four that plays uphill off the tee and then downhill to the green.

Hole 15

• Nickname: Birdie Challenge
• Par: 5
• Length: 563 yards
• Description: Long, slim fairway bunker and lots of water may hamper those aiming for the birdie.

Hole 16

• Nickname: Eagles Nest
• Par: 4
• Length: 445 yards
• Description: A slight dog-leg left to an elevated green.

Hole 17

• Nickname: Cold Feet
• Par: 3
• Length: 202 yards
• Description: Probably the most difficult and exciting par-three on the course with lots of water.

Hole 18

• Nickname: The Gallery
• Par: 4
• Length: 386 yards
• Description: A demanding short par-four to close the Singapore Masters golf course.

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