The game of golf is flourishing in Singapore but access to courses has become increasingly difficult.
Golf in Singapore is at a crossroads, say the writers. While the game is more popular than ever, facilities to play golf at have been shrinking and will continue to do so in the future unless there is a rethink., could walk in and tee it up. It also boasted a large driving range where new golfers could learn to swing and seasoned players could hone their skills.
The R&A Golf and Health Report has also highlighted golf’s widespread physical, mental and social health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of 40 major chronic diseases, with golfers on average living five years longer than non-golfers. Golf can help improve strength, balance and quality of life while providing aerobic exercise. These health benefits further fuel the sport’s popularity in Singapore.
At a time when golf is becoming so popular and making significant contributions to charity and hosting top tournaments, our golfers find themselves with very few places to play. Unless we rethink and make more public spaces available, the accessibility to golf for the average Singaporean will remain severely limited.
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