The second 18 holes, to be “equal to or better than” and “different”, according to club chairman Sim Kee Boon, were next slated for development.

Despite its name, the Tampines Course is said to have an even richer array of vegetation and wildlife than its sister course (Garden).

Originally designed by Max Wexler, the 6421-metre par 72 course, launched in 1988 was noted as the first buggy-only in the region. Built at a reported cost of $1 million per hole, the course was lauded for its ‘natural appeal’, featuring soft gradients or rolling hills with spacious teeing areas and large greens.

In the mid 1990s, the course was given a ‘complete face-lift’ by renowned golf course shaper, Chris Pitman in collaboration with the current club president Tan Puay Huat, to eliminate drainiage problems, re-turf and update the fairways and greens for aesthetics and challenging play. The club created 3 new holes in 1994 (Holes 5, 6 & 7 today) and is now able to configure 21-hole play, in addition to the normal 18-hole play. This unique 21-hole play was launched on May 26, 2004.

Fast Facts

• Tampines Course: 18-hole Buggy Course
• Golf Course Designer: Max Wexler (1988)
• Redesigned by: Chris Pitman (1994)
  
• Total Yardage: 7022yards; 6421m (Par 72)
• Course Rating: 72.82
• Turf on Fairways: Zoysia Matrella
• Turf on Greens: Zoysia Tenuifolia
• Buggy Fee:
  $23.00 (21 holes);
  $20.00 (18 holes);
  $10.00 (9 holes)