Opened in November 2006, the Marina Bay Golf Course is Singapore’s first and only 18-hole golf course which is open to the public. Located strategically in the heart of town, the course offers golfers great accessibility and a picturesque view of the city skyline, be it day or night. I was in Singapore for a business conference on Sentosa. My flight didn't leave until midnight of my last day so we had some time to kill. A couple of coworkers and myself headed to the course for a round of golf and it was the best thing of the trip.
I must admit, golfing isn't a cheap recreational sport and golfing at the Marina Bay is on the expensive end of golf courses. After renting equipment and paying for 18 holes I was out about $300. Yep, that's expensive for a day of anything. I even had to fork out $100 for two box of balls. The balls weren't expensive by golf ball standards, but why pay that much for something that's gonna end up at the bottom of a fake lake in 1 hour.
The two guys I was with were both good golfers. When I wasn't hacking holes in the lawn I was spending my time taking tips from them and trying to imitate their swing. The hour spent on the course getting instruction from them really improved my game, but that's not saying much. I was horrible going in and a little less horrible coming out.
Despite the cost, which is a lot to put aside, golfing at the Marina Bay golf course is a great experience. If you have the time and are willing to pay then head over to the course and play a few rounds.
