Singapore’s Mandai Executive Golf Course (MEGC) will continue operating until 31 December 2027 following a successful appeal by its operator. The Ministry of Law and Singapore Land Authority confirmed the one-year extension on 10 November, stating it will support the course’s operational arrangements during the transition period.

Authorities emphasised that the extension is final and will not alter the development timeline for the outdoor adventure learning centre planned for the site. The Ministry of Education announced the centre in 2024 as part of efforts to consolidate outdoor adventure education facilities for students.

This marks the second extension granted to the nine-hole public course, which opened in 1993 and sits beside Upper Seletar Reservoir. It remains Singapore’s only fully public golf course. A previous two-year extension had set a closure date of end-2026.

In 2025, authorities confirmed that MEGC and five other courses would not have their leases renewed as they expire over the coming decade. Warren Golf & Country Club, Orchid Country Club, Keppel Club’s Sime course and Singapore Island Country Club’s Bukit course all face lease expiry in 2030. Tanah Merah Country Club’s Garden course lease ends in 2035.

After the 2030 expiries, the 61-hectare Sime course and 56-hectare Bukit course sites are earmarked to form a dedicated 18-hole public golf course. The government has stated it will continue to ensure public access to golf facilities in the longer term, even as selected private and semi-private courses are phased out.

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