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He was responding to a parliamentary question from Mr Louis Chua (WP-Sengkang), who had asked that if there are plans to convert any of the 14 private golf courses for public use.
Another question raised was whether there are plans to ensure that the sport remains accessible to the general public, especially schools and students, given the impending closure of Singapore’s public golf courses.
Earlier this year, it was announced that the Mandai golf course will have to make way for a new outdoor adventure learning centre after its tenancy expires on Dec 31.
The Mandai golf course, located at Upper Seletar Reservoir, was opened in 1993.
Taking into consideration the impending closure of the 18-hole public course at Marina Bay Golf Course, Mr Chua said that the government had earlier worked with Keppel Club to set aside slots at the Sime Golf Course for public use at an “affordable price range”, comparable to other public courses.
Currently, the majority of slots at the Keppel Sime Course – on both weekdays as well as weekends – are set aside for members of the public, he added.
“The government will also look into the feasibility of public golfing facilities for the longer-term, bearing in mind other needs of Singaporeans at the same time,” Mr Chua said.
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