SINGAPORE – Mandai Executive Golf Course (MEGC), which was originally scheduled to shutter by the end of 2026, will remain operational for an additional year following a successful appeal by its operator.
The tenancy extension to Dec 31, 2027, was announced on Tuesday (Nov 10) by the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) in response to queries. The extension is intended to support the facility's operational arrangements during the transition period.
Authorities confirmed that this is the second and final extension granted to the nine-hole public golf course, which opened in 1993 and occupies 13 hectares next to Upper Seletar Reservoir.
"The tenancy extension of MEGC is final and will not affect the development timeline of the outdoor adventure learning centre," said the authorities.
The Ministry of Education announced plans in 2024 to build an outdoor adventure learning centre on the site as part of a strategy to consolidate outdoor adventure education facilities and offer better activities for students. The facility is one of three new campsites set to be built by 2032.
The announcement follows prior notifications regarding golf course land usage in Singapore:
After 2035, Singapore will have 12 golf courses remaining. MinLaw noted that decisions regarding golf course lease renewals balanced competing land demands—including housing, economic activities, transport infrastructure, and essential services—against maintaining access to golfing facilities for both private club members and the public across different community segments.
Following the expiration of leases for Keppel Club’s 61ha Sime course and Singapore Island Country Club’s 56ha Bukit course on Dec 31, 2030, their combined land will be redeveloped into a dedicated 18-hole public golf course.
MinLaw stated in 2025 that alongside this future dedicated 18-hole public course, the government will continue ensuring long-term public access to golf facilities.
