The leases for two well-known golf courses, Orchid Country Club and Warren Golf & Country Club, will expire in 2030, with both sites set for residential redevelopment under Singapore’s Draft Master Plan 2025. The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) confirmed on 7 July 2025 that the government will not renew the leases for these clubs, paving the way for new housing projects on the land.
Warren Golf & Country Club’s lease will end on 31 October 2030, while Orchid Country Club’s lease will expire on 31 December 2030. The decision reflects Singapore’s continued efforts to optimise limited land resources to meet pressing housing needs.
Both clubs hold significant histories. Orchid Country Club, established in 1993 under NTUC Club ownership, offers Singapore’s only night golfing facility and a 27-hole international course. Warren Golf & Country Club, dating back to 1962, grew from a humble four-hole course to an 18-hole course officially opened in Choa Chu Kang in 2001, and today has about 4,000 members.
More Golf Courses to Close, Land Reallocated for Development
Besides Orchid and Warren, MinLaw announced three other golf courses whose leases will not be renewed before or by 2035: Tanah Merah Country Club (Garden course), Keppel Club (Sime), and Singapore Island Country Club (Bukit course). These sites will also be redeveloped for residential or other national needs.
The Mandai Executive Golf Course’s lease, already extended to December 2026, will not see further renewal. The Ministry of Education plans to redevelop the Mandai site into an Outdoor Adventure Learning Centre, further underscoring the government’s commitment to reallocating land for public benefit.
Parts of Keppel Club (Sime) and Singapore Island Country Club (Bukit course) land will be consolidated to establish an 18-hole public golf course, ensuring continued public access to golf facilities.
Plans to Sustain Public Golfing Access & Youth Development
MinLaw is studying the possibility of allocating part of these lands to the Labour Movement, considering the upcoming expiry of Orchid Country Club’s lease, with more updates to be shared later. The ministry stated its aim is to ensure continued access to affordable public golfing for both the general public and Labour Movement members.
While several golf courses face closures, lease renewals are being offered to two clubs: Sentosa Golf Course (Serapong course) and National Service Resort & Country Club (Kranji course), both potentially extending their leases until 31 December 2040.
In addition, the National Service Resort & Country Club will work with the Singapore Golf Association to establish a new Centre of Excellence. This facility will provide enhanced training opportunities for the national golf team and nurture young local talents, complementing the existing centre at Keppel Club (Sime).
These strategic moves illustrate Singapore’s delicate balance between preserving recreational amenities and meeting the nation’s long-term housing and development needs, while continuing to support local sports talent.