While some understand the need for other land uses, others see the closures as an impediment to a sport that has earned global accolades for Singapore athletes.

While it's winter outside, the basement of Sly Fox Brewing, dubbed the Foxskeller, features a whole different vibe. Golfers are teeing up and taking their swings on brand new golf simulators.

She believes that demand for clubs will hold in the long term, especially as the number of private club memberships remain limited. “Clubs are not issuing new memberships. The older members will ...