At a Glance – The Serapong at Sentosa Golf Club

• The Serapong at Sentosa Golf Club was named the World’s Best Golf Course in 2023 and Asia’s Best Golf Course in 2024 by the World Golf Awards 

• The Serapong opened in 1982 and underwent a major renovation in 2006 and then another large renovation in 2020  

• Sentosa is hosting LIV Golf Singapore for the fourth consecutive season, with Talor Gooch (2023) winning the first individual title

• RangeGoats GC (2023) and Ripper GC (2024) won the first two team trophies 

• Sentosa hosted the Singapore Open from 2005 to 2022, and LIV Golf members Ian Poulter (Majesticks GC) and Sergio Garcia (Fireballs GC) are past champions 

• Sentosa has also hosted eight British Open qualifiers 

• The stretch of holes from hole Nos. 3-7 is known as the Dragon’s Tail. The 495-yard third is the longest par 4 on the course  

• The signature hole is the 486-yard par-4 fifth, situated in the belly of the Dragon 

• The 444-yard par-4 sixth includes a large rock formation known as the Dragon’s Tooth, as well as a false front known as the Dragon’s Tongue  

• The 450-yard par-4 13th was last year’s most difficult hole, playing to a stroke average of 4.17; the easiest hole was the 563-yard par-5 18th with a 4.43 stroke average 

• The field stroke average for LIV Golf Singapore in 2024 was 69.59; the year before, it was 68.65

Course Info

Built on the fantasy island of Sentosa, the Serapong has signature touches on every hole. Jungles down the flank, beaches beyond the greens and an iconic ‘drive over the ocean’ on 15. But it’s not all picture-postcards: this course is a fierce test of golf, and it’s already hosted a couple of LIV Golf classics.

As we prepare to return, let’s take a quick trip to paradise and see what makes the Serapong so special.

What happened before we got here?

The Serapong was built in 1982 and was subsequently redesigned by legendary architect Andrew Johnston. And it soon became a powerhouse of Asian golf, winning the hosting rights to the Singapore Open in 2005 and retaining them ever since.

In 2023, just months after hosting LIV Golf Singapore for the first time, the Serapong was named the World’s Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards.

What happened the last time we were here?

Torque GC captain Joaquin Niemann cruised to a five-stroke victory for the individual prize, the second of his five titles in the 2025 season. In the team competition, Fireballs GC capped a dominant stretch with its third straight win.

How does this course play?

This course is tough with water on five holes, notably the 15th which runs all the way along the bay. There’s also the Dragon’s Tail, a twisting, turning stretch on the front nine which some liken to Amen Corner.

Who will it favor?

The endless watery graves are waiting to swallow any wayward drives, so this is very much a risk-reward course where efficient recovery is crucial. 

What have the players said?

“Being able to come here and bring professional golf… to different parts of Asia, it’s a huge part of the growth of the game.” - Phil Mickelson.

How can I be there?

If you want to be part of a packed crowd on Sentosa watching the world’s golf teams in paradise, well you’ve still got a shot.

Cocktails, multi-course menus or a real Sentosa party… come take your pick.