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Sculpted from a barren piece of reclaimed
land, Tanah Merah Country Club is the result of the concerted
effort of a group of Singaporeans dedicated to the creation
of one of the finest golf clubs in the region. Building the
Garden Course proceeded at full tilt throughout 1981. It was
completed after four years of planning and construction. The
planners did not miss the opportunity to maximise all available
resources. Artificial lakes were excavated and mounds were
created for both visual interest and an element of challenge
for the golfers.
The Garden was renovated almost 10 years later in 1992 by
Max Wexler, in collaboration with Club Captain Tan Puay Huat.
Much of the layout remains. However, major changes were made
to improve drainage and irrigation network, re-contour fairways
and greens and returf fairways and tees to the hardier ‘king
of grasses’ – Zoysia Matrella, a suggestion by then club Captain
Tan Puay Huat.
In 2004, Garden commenced its 2-year redevelopment by renowned
golf course designer, Phil Jacobs in collaboration with Club
President Tan Puay Huat. The newly redeveloped course was
open in 2006; and the layout is a major change from its predecessor
but retains the “GARDEN” touch with mature trees, multi-hued
shrubs and a huge variety of tropical foliage and lakes.
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Fast Facts
- Garden Course: 18-hole Turfmate/Caddie/Walking
Course
- Golf Course Designer: Thomson, Wolveridge,
Fream & Associates (1992)
- Redesigned & redeveloped by: Phil Jacobs
(2004) in consultation with Club President Mr Tan Puay Huat
- Total Yardage: 7350 yards; 6721m (Par
72)
- Course Rating: 74.31
- Turf on Fairways: Zoysia Matrella
- Turf on Greens: Paspalum Sealsle 2000
- Turfmate & Caddie Fee:
For 18 holes:
Turfmate/Caddie Fee - $50 (twinshare)
Turfmate/Caddie Fee - $30 (single)
Buggy (per golfer) - $20
Buggy with caddie - $70 (twinshare) $40 (single)
For 9 holes:
Turfmate/Caddie Fee - $30 (twinshare)
Turfmate/Caddie Fee - $20 (single)
Buggy (per golfer) - $10
Buggy with caddie - $40 (twinshare) $25 (single)
- Clubhouse Architects: Ballew McFarland,
Inc.
of Irvine, California
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