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SENTOSA GOLF CLUB
Overview – Sentosa Golf Club
Singapore & Sentosa Island Facts
Singapore Tourism
HSBC WWC Key Stats & Figures
Introduction to The Tanjong
» Holes 1-6
» Holes 7-12
» Holes 13-18
Agronomy Corner
Sustainability at Sentosa
SENTOSA GOLF CLUB
• Situated on the premier island of Sentosa, showcasing spectacular views of the Singapore skyline
• Home to two world-class championship golf courses –The Serapong and The Tanjong – as well as an array of excellent practice facilities and a magnificent clubhouse
• Named the ‘World’s Best Golf Club’ in 2019
• The Serapong - named ‘Asia’s Best Golf Course’ at World Golf Awards for four consecutive years from 2022-2025
• Crowned ‘World’s Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility’ for the third consecutive year at the 2022 World Golf Awards
• Ranked 71st in ‘Platinum Clubs of the World’ –Top 150 Golf & Country Clubs 2025-2026
• The Club celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, having been officially opened in 1974 by Singapore’s founding father, the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew (then Prime Minister) in 1974
Sentosa Golf Club has hosted several high-profile events since 2005 including:
• Barclays Singapore Open (2005-2012)
• SMBC Singapore Open (2016-2022)
• HSBC Women’s World Championship (2013-2026)
• Asia Pacific Amateur Championship (2018)
• Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship (2018)
• 8 Open Championship Qualifiers since 2005
• LIV Golf Singapore (2023-2026)
SINGAPORE & SENTOSA ISLAND FACTS
SINGAPORE
2nd Most Densely Populated Country in the World
• Singapore is the 2nd most densely populated country in the world after Monaco, with 6.4k people per square km
Green Cover
• Nearly half of Singapore’s land area (approx. 700km) is under green cover
More Than One Island
• Singapore’s land area includes as many as 64 offshore islands that surround the main island, including Sentosa
F1
• The country hosted Formula One’s first ever night race in 2008 around the twisty Marina Bay street circuit
UNESCO World Heritage
• The Singapore Botanic Gardens were made the country’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015. Founded in 1859, the gardens contain over 200 hybrid orchids named after some of the most famous foreign dignitaries to have visited such as Nelson Mandela and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Merlion
• Singapore’s iconic emblem is the Merlion, a mythical creature with a lion’s head and fish’s tail. The creature is inspired by the city’s ancient name of Singapura, which means ‘lion city’
SENTOSA ISLAND
Guest Arrivals
• Over 100 million people have set foot on the island since 1972
Rainforest
• Around 70% of the island’s land is covered by secondary rainforest
Touching Point
• The island’s distance from the Singapore mainland (500m) measures less than a quarter of the length of Orchard Road (2.2km)
Carbon-Neutral Tourism Destination by 2030
• Solar panels deployed across 46 locations
• Over 5.2 megawatt-peak solar capacity has been installed, producing close to 6.6 gigawatt hours of clean energy annually
• Potential to achieve overall reduction of more than 2,600 tonnes CO2e1 per year, equivalent to carbon emissions generated by 97,700 hotel room nights
Singapore Cable Car
• Opened in 1974, the Mount Faber to Sentosa line celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024
National Monuments
• There are four historic forts located on Sentosa Island, including Fort Berhala Reping (hole 6) and Fort Connaught (behind the Pyramid on The Tanjong) that can be found at Sentosa Golf Club
• Fort Siloso was named Singapore’s 74th national monument in 2022, becoming the first monument not to be located on the mainland
SINGAPORE
TOURISM
SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
• The Singapore Grand Prix has been a mainstay in the F1 calendar since 2008, when it first joined as the original night race.
• One of the two most highly sought after stops on the F1 circuit along with Monaco.
• 62 laps of the Marina Bay Street circuit, covering a total race distance of 306.1km.
• The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix had an attendance of 300,641 spectators, marking it as the second-highest attendance in the event’s 16-year history, an 11.7% increase from 2024.
• The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix was won by Mercedes’ George Russell
• The STB curates a multi-faceted and vibrant lifestyle experience around the race known as the GPSS (Grand Prix Season Singapore).
• In the week leading up to the race, GPSS sees the city putting on thrilling experiences in major tourism areas, with high energy entertainment at Marina Bay, shopping extravaganzas and nightlife experiences along the Singapore River and on Sentosa Island.
SINGAPORE SEVENS
• A key part of the HSBC World Rugby
• Sevens Series.
• The Singapore Sevens tournament has been a mainstay on the World Sevens calendar since 2016 (excluding a covid hit 2020 & 2021).
• Held at the National Stadium, Singapore.
• The first three editions of the Singapore Sevens, from 2016 to 2018, attracted 140,000 fans in all, and the 2019 edition drew 57,000 fans to the National Stadium over 2 days.
• The 2026 tournament saw 8 teams take part in the annual sporting extravaganza, which eventually saw Fiji defeat France in the final.
Popular Tourism Locations in Singapore:
Singapore recorded 15.55 million international visitors by November 2025, an increase of 2.9% compared to 2024.
• Marina Bay Sands
• The Singapore Flyer
• Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
• Night Safari
• Singapore Botanic Gardens
• Gardens by the Bay
• Raffles Hotel
• Clarke Quay
• Resorts World Sentosa
• Orchard Road
SINGAPORE
SENTOSA ISLAND
Sentosa Golf Club is also located on Sentosa Island, one of Singapore’s premier island resort getaways and Asia’s leading leisure destination.
Once a fishing village and British military base until 1967, the island is now operated by Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC), the parent company for the Club, having been established in 1972 to oversee the development, management and promotion of the island as a resort destination for locals and tourists.
Spread across 500+ hectares, the resort island is home to 6,000 residents and boasts an exciting array of themed attractions, award-winning spa retreats and resort accommodation. The island often attracts around 19 million visitors per year.
KEY ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE:
• Resorts World Sentosa featuring Southeast Asia’s first Universal Studios theme park
• Raffles Hotel & Resorts brand new opening for 2025, Raffles Sentosa Singapore
• S.E.A Aquarium
• Fort Siloso
• Sentosa Heritage Trail
• Sentosa Sensoryscape, connecting Resorts World Sentosa to the beaches
• The Singapore Cable Car, connecting Mount Faber to Sentosa Island
• Universal Studios Singapore
• In addition to the attractions, it also features lush greenery, golden sandy beaches, a deep-water yachting marina and luxury residences
THE S.E.A AQUARIUM
At Resorts World Sentosa is the biggest oceanarium in the world. Its 45 million litres is home to more than 100,000 sea creatures, spread over 800 species 25
ATTRACTIONS DINING OPTIONS
3.2KM
70%
Of the island’s land is covered by secondary rainforest
100M+
People have set foot on the island since 1972
4,000 OF SANDY BEACHES HOTEL ROOMS
-13 Lydia Ko 2025 Winning Score
$3M Record purse
8 Number of top 10 players in the field
33 No. of players under par in 2025
20 Number of Major Champions in the field
22 Different nationalities being represented
ONES TO WATCH
Lydia Ko - Defending Champ
• Lydia Ko won the 2025 HSBC with a -13 score
• Reached 23 LGPA career wins, extending her status as one of the most decorated golfers in the game
• Surpassed Karrie Webb on the all-time LPGA money listmoving into 2nd place with $20,595,105 in career earnings
• Currently Ranked No.6 in the World
LET Order of Merit Champion -
Minjee Lee
• Captured her third career LPGA major in 2025
• Became the third Australian ever to win three or more majors
2x Major Apperences in 2025
• Finished 3rd in the Race to CME standings
• Currently Ranked No.3 in the World
T4 in 2025 at the HSBC WWC
4 Top-10 carrer finishes on the LPGA Tour - 1 Win at the 2025 Kroger Queen City Championship Currently Ranked No.5 in the World
Chen Xingtong (a)
• Won the 2026 WWC qualifershooting -5 with a 67 in the final round
• Sponsored by Sentosa Golf Club
• 3rd Consecutive HSBC WWC appereance
Ruoning Yin
• 2x Top 5 finishes in 2025 Majors
• Major winner at 2023 PGA Championship
• Ranked No.7 in the World
• A major title and 5 career wins at age 23
INTRODUCTION TO THE TANJONG
• The Tanjong is one of the world’s most exciting golf course projects.
• Host venue to the HSBC Women’s World Championship, the course has already received plaudits from golfing influencers worldwide.
• Dramatically set against the Singapore strait, The Tanjong boasts views of the city all around.
• Inspired by iconic sand belt golfing experiences, it asserts a unique personality with large bunkers rarely seen in Asia, offering players the challenge of playing on a course inspired by the style of renowned golf course architect, Alister MacKenzie.
• Having recently been redesigned by Andrew Johnston and Matt Swanson in 2016, the course underwent a few minor improvements in 2021 with additional changes being made to three of the holes.
• In recent years, a brand-new green was developed on the 3rd hole, as well as a new small section added to the 4th green. The 5th hole was also modified to elevate the playing standards. These enhancements provided added excitement and showcase greater viewing, with a more precise strategy needed.
• In 2024, the 18th hole on The Tanjong saw an interesting new bunker added to its layout, providing an element of surprise to the world’s best with an elevated challenge. The bunker will drastically increase the risk-reward off the tee, requiring players to carry the big lob in the middle of the bunker that jets out into the fairway to set up the best approach shot possible into the green.
The 18th fairway on The Tanjong, showcasing the new bunker on the left hand side
THE TANJONG
HOLES 1 - 6
Hole 1
• A 397-yard par four. Players must drive their ball over the creek guarding the first landing area to an open fairway shaped by tightly mown swales of Zorro Zoysia grass which hides a low approach to the first green.
• Towards the left are a cluster of Mackenziestyled bunkers shared with the 10th green.
Hole 2
• A driveable 366-yard parfour if you carry the ball over a collection of three bunkers on the right, which will then roll down towards a small green.
• However, any attempt that veers left will likely meet with a watery end as the fairway slopes sharp and narrow towards a creek running along the hole.
Hole 3
• Another short par-four (370 yards) with a majestic waterfall in the backdrop, the difficulty of this hole is the approach to an uphill, inverted green where the landing zone is imperceptible.
• Land left and a bunker awaits, and anything short will see the ball roll back down.
Hole 4
• An elevated tee box makes this 173-yard par-three one of The Tanjong’s most iconic holes. Surrounded by a panoramic view of metropolitan Singapore, the Southern Islands and the iconic Marina Bay Sands in the distance, the shot to the green must be accurate as there is no bailout area.
Hole 5
• The first par-five (558 yards) on the front nine is flanked by a long lake feature winding its way up from tee to green.
• With a narrow fairway to negotiate and an almost full island green that juts out into the late with three bunkers to its right, it takes a confident shot to approach this hole in two.
Hole 6
• This hole plays East and up towards the Pyramid with a magnificent view of Mount Serapong in the background
• The landing area of this 474-yard par-four is well guarded on the right with a grouping of bunkers
• The challenge of the approach is to avoid the cluster of bunkers surrounding a raised green; this green complex creates a challenge for any player’s short game
The waterfall is one of the standout features on the par-3 4th hole
THE TANJONG
HOLES 7 - 12
Hole 7
• The longest par-three on the golf course, it features a creek running down the left-hand site towards the green and joins with a lake behind.
• The safe play is towards the right as a bunker slides between the green and the creek on the left, especially when the wind picks up.
Hole 8
• A long par-four that tests any player’s long game as well as their nerve.
• A very narrow fairway that winds around a lake on the left and dense forestry on the right.
• The incentive here is for players to hit long, but they must place the shot to the left for any chance to reach the green as the fairway narrows towards the green.
9
• The majesty of the MacKenzie bunkers is in full view here at this long and challenging uphill par-four.
• A large fairway bunker surrounds the large landing area to give players the opportunity to reach a deceiving green with a false front, giving you an illusion that it is closer than it seems.
Hole 10
• Another hole that runs parallel, this time to the 1st.
• Separated only by a cluster of trees and sharing the same oversized bunker, hole ten is a straightforward par-four, however, players will need to be accurate with their approach shot to a small green with strong undulation to protect par.
Hole 11
• Fairway bunkers protect the right on this hole, but a decent drive should make that avoidable.
• The fairway undulates greatly so a sidehill or downhill lie may make the approach toa green that inverts sharply to the left a difficult shot to make.
Hole
Hole 12
• Longer hitters should look to hit above the tall ficus tree to a fairly wide fairway for a shorter approach to the green on this downhill dogleg right hole
• A waste bunker lines all the way through the left with a green shielded by a daunting pot bunker in front
Sentosa Golf Club is hosting the HSBC WWC for the 11th time
THE TANJONG
HOLES 13 - 18
Hole 13
• A dogleg left par-five, the tee shot here is key with bunkers left and right protecting the landing zone.
• Tee up short for safety or go long and centre, short of the bunkers, for a look at the green.
• A heroic approach could get the longer hitters there in two, but players must be careful; a deceivingly elevated green will skittle over hit shots as it falls away to the back.
Hole 14
• A seemingly simple parfour with a generously wide fairway, however, the tree lined tee complex forces players to hit a straight shot, but the challenge here is to select the correct club and yardage as a bunker just short of the green presents an optical illusion of a hole playing longer than it seems.
• A false front compounds the difficulty, so it is better to be long than short here.
Hole 15
• A tricky par-three with a sneaky green that falls fast towards the water on the left and defended by a large bunker.
• Pin position on any given day will make the difference here, making shot selection a prime consideration.
Hole 16
• From the back, the tee shot is compounded by a carry over a stream that flows all the way through to an island green.
• Two large bunkers cramp a narrow fairway between two landing zones, so the safe play is to the right, especially for longer hitters.
Hole 17
• A continuously long, snaking tee box means the hole can play differently on any given day for any tee position.
• Off the back, the challenge is to carry a water hazard and bunker protecting the green, especially if the pin is well back and left.
Hole 18
• Players should aim their tee shouts out towards the clock atop the clubhouse and take the left side
• As with many holes on the golf course, the challenge is in the approach shot as a collection of spectacular MacKenzie styled bunkers cover the area on the right
The clubhouse at Sentosa Golf Club with the Singapore cityscape in the background
AGRONOMY CORNER AGRONOMY CORNER
TOURNAMENT READY 365
The Tournament Ready 365 (TR365) mantra employed at Sentosa Golf Club is a commitment to excellence and attention to detail that sets the Club apart from others. It means that every day, the team at Sentosa Golf Club works tirelessly to prepare and present the golf course as if it were a major championship event. From painting the white ring around the cup to shaping the greens and fairways, no detail is too small to be overlooked. Our culture is always to be the best and deliver unforgettable experiences to every golfer who plays there.
PRE-TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
Preparation for an event normally begins 90 days from the start of the tournament, with an intense plan outlined that evolves and adapts each day in the build-up. Specific tasks are undertaken such as adjusting mowing height or increasing fertility to ensure The Tanjong is in top condition.
The mowing heights of the greens are gradually lowered at a rate of 0.02mm every other day for 90 days to ensure the perfect height is reached, ensuring they run near to 12 stimpmeter during the event.
IN-PLAY MAINTENANCE
From mowing the green to raking the bunkers, every detail is taken care of ahead of each day’s play to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for all the players.
The agronomy team will always be out on the course before the first player arrives. They drag the fairways to remove dew, collect the rubbish, and sweep away leaves to make it took pristine. They also cut and paint new cups on every hole each day.
90
Preparations normally begin 90 days from the start of the tournament
75
The number of greenkeepers in the agronomy team at Sentosa Golf Club
0.02mm
Mowing heights of the greens are gradually lowered by 0.02mm every other day in the build-up
18th
Keep an eye out for a group of fairways mowers coming up the 18th hole in unison at the end of each day’s play
COURSE SET-UP
Different areas of a golf course are typically defined by various characteristics, such as the height of the grass, speed of the greens, and texture of the sand in the bunkers etc. The courses at Sentosa Golf Club are normally defined by the following:
Tee Boxes
• Maintained at 3mm and cut to the same height as the greens, making the experience special when you first see them and leaving the ultimate impression Fairways
• Cut to a height of 10mm, providing a nice cushion for the ball to land and roll
• Shape and contour of the fairways on The Tanjong varies widely, with some featuring dramatic slopes and undulations, and others being flatter and more straightforward Greens
• Aim is to reach speeds of 12 or higher for championships on the stimpmeter Bunkers
• Sand is compact as tightly as possible to create the highest levels of conditioning and playability
AGRONOMY METHODOLOGY
The agronomy team at Sentosa Golf Club uses a number of common and widely-recognized techniques to get the courses into the optimal condition for events.
Mowing
• Fairways, roughs, and greens are all mowed to specific heights to created desired playing characteristics i.e. fairways are shorter than rough to promote ball roll and distance
Watering
• The Golf Course Superintendent monitors the weather forecast and adjusts the watering schedule accordingly to ensure the turf is neither too dry nor too wet
Rolling
• Helps to create a smooth, fast surface for putting
• Special machinery is used that applies weight and pressure to the greens, compacting the soil and smoothing out the bumps Aeration
• Creation of small holes in the turf to allow air, water and other nutrients to penetrate deeper into the soil, promoting healthy growth and maintained characteristics for playing Green Fans
• Help to create air movement for the green after rainfall or dew, making them firmer or faster with less stress
SUSTAINABILITY AT SENTOSA
WORLD’S BEST ECO-FRIENDLY GOLF FACILITY
Sentosa Golf Club’s sustainability journey has spanned over a decade, but it wasn’t until 2018 when they unveiled a public facing campaign to highlight the importance of sustainable practices in the game of golf.
Their #KeepitGreen campaign, launched at the 2018 SMGC Singapore Open, became a way of life at the Club after a number of initiatives were rolled out, including:
• Banning all-single use plastics from the course
• Creating bee colonies to help increase worldwide population
• Moving to a single head control irrigation system to reduce water resources
• Purchasing GPS spraying equipment to increase efficiency and reduce product application
• Installation of food and horticultural waste digesters to recycle waste as fertilizer on golf courses
• First golf club in Asia to introduce carbon products into its agronomy program
• Installation of EV Charging Stations to promote the use of sustainable transport
Named ‘World’s Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility’ for three consecutive years at World Golf Awards (2020-2022).
600,000+ PLASTIC BOTTLES SAVED
BY 40% 30% REDUCTION ON MONTHLY WASTE DISPOSAL
FERTILITY
APPLICATIONS
REDUCED BY UP TO 50%
PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS
REDUCED BY UP TO 95%
SUSTAINABILITY AT SENTOSA
GOLF’S FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
Following on from the success of #KeepitGreen, the Club has continued to set the benchmark for sustainability in golf with a number of historic milestones, including becoming the world’s first golf club to both join the UN Sports for Climate Action Initiative in 2020 and achieve carbon neutrality in 2023. These milestones have helped to elevate the Club’s reputation as one of the world’s most environmentallyfriendly facilities, as well as support their latest sustainability campaign, GAME ON; launched at the 2020 SMBC Singapore Open as a call-to-action to unite the global golf industry and its key stakeholders in the fight against climate change.
KEY COMMITMENTS
UN SPORTS FOR CLIMATE ACTION INITIATIVE
• Became the first golf club in the world to join the United Nations Sport for Climate Action Initiative in 2020
• Initiative aims to support and guide sports organizations and their communities on a path to achieving the global goals outlined in the Paris Agreement
TORO COMPANY – CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
• Formed a 10-year partnership with The Toro Company and local distributor, Jebsen & Jessen
• Introduction of new golf course maintenance equipment to increase sustainability and efficiency
• Centre of Excellence created at Sentosa Golf Club to support and educate regional clients and staff on latest products, technology and developments
CO2 NEUTRAL
