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DECEMBER 2011 SPECIAL EDITION
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Mints & Coco Package (90mins) Relax, rejoice and glow with our cool Peppermint Body Scrub and be cocooned by the warmth of our gorgeous chocolate Body Wrap. Tis’ definitely the season to be merry! Terms and conditions: • Promotion are valid from 19 - 25 December 2011 • Treatments cannot be used with any other Spa discounts, packages, vouchers or promotions • Second spa treatment have to be carried out on the same day, per person per treatment • Advance booking is required and is subject to availability • Add on with other a-lacarte treatments are welcome and shall be paid through Laguna card, cash or credit card • Prices exclude 7% GST
Lagunita Spa 11 Laguna Golf Green Singapore 488047 Tel: 6248 1772 / 1773 • Fax: 6248 1795 Email: enquiry@lagunitaspa.com.sg www.lagunitaspa.com.sg
Lifestyle
PRESIDENT’S CUP 2011 SATURDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2011, shotgun start at 12.30pm at WORLD CLASSIC
Format of play: International Stableford DIVISION
HANDICAP INDEX
MEN
0 – 26.4
LADIES
0 – 36.4
Novelty:
Nearest the Pin Turkey Shoot Beneath the X’mas Tree
Fee:
$80.00 Nett
(Inclusive of buggy fee, entry fee, dinner & goodie bag)
$48.00 Nett (Dinner only)
Dinner:
7.00pm
Cancellation:
A levy of $80 is charged for no show or cancellation less than 72 hours
Closing date:
Sunday, 11 December 2011 @ 5pm
Prize presentation for the following events: Club Matchplay championship Club & Intermediate Championship / Novice Cup Gold Medal President’s Cup Call Laguna Golf at 6248 1783 / 785 today.
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The annual Laguna President’s Cup will be back on 17 December 2011, Saturday! Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this year end golfing extravaganza, and put your golf skills to the ultimate test as you tee off at the World Classic.
THAILAND - NAKHON PATHOM The Royal Gems Golf & Sports Club T: (66) 2441 9314/6, 2429 8066 F: (66) 2429 8070 W: www.royalgemsgolf.com
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Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club T: (852) 2719 1595 F: (852) 2358 0564 W: www.cwbgolf.org
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ENGLAND - SOUTH EAST ENGLAND Foxhills T: (44) 1-932-872-050 F: (44) 1-932-875-200 W: www.foxhills.co.uk/club/ golf/home
NEW ZEALAND Formosa Auckland Country Club T: (64) 9 - 536 5895 F: (64) 9 - 536 5297 W: www.formosa.co.nz
Moatlands Golf Club T: (44) 1-892-724-400 F: (44) 1-892-723-300 W: www.moatlands.com
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Golf Des Aisses T: (33) 02 38-648 087 F: (33) 02 38-648 085 W: www.aissesgolf.com/ INDONESIA - BANTEN Damai Indah Golf & Country Club T: (62) 21-537 0290 F: (62) 21-588 2391 W: www.damaiindahgolf.com - EAST JAVA Ciputra Golf & Klub Keluarga T: (62) 31-741 2555 F: (62) 31-741 4622 W: www.ciputragolf.com - JAKARTA Pantai Indah Kapuk Course T: (62) 21-588 2388 F: (62) 21-588 2391 - WEST JAVA Riverside Golf & Country Club T: (62) 21-867 1533 F: (62) 21-867 1535 W: www.riverside-golf.com JAPAN - CHIBA Kyo CountryClub T: (81) 479-772 222 F: (81) 479-772 466 W: www.pacificgolf.co.jp/kyo - HYOGO Mikazuki Country Club T: (81) 790-793 888 F: (81) 790-793 232 W: www.taiyoryokka.co.jp/ mikazuki - YAMANASHI Miyako Golf Club T: (81) 554-453 111 F: (81) 554-453 119 MALAYSIA - SABAH Shan-Shui Golf & Country Club T: (60) 89-916 999 F: (60) 89 P 916 777 W: www.etawau.com/ HTML/Recreation/ShanShui.htm - SELANGOR Kajang Hill Golf Club T: (60) 03-8723 7777 F: (60) 03-8723 7337 W: www.kajanghill.com - NEGRI SEMBILAN Staffield Country Resort T: (60) 03-8766 6117/8/9 F: (60) 03-8766 7173 W: www.berjayagroup.com/ staffield.htm
NEW ZEALAND - QUEENSTOWN Millbrook Resort T: (64) 3-441 7000 F: (64) 3-441 7007 W: www.millbrook.co.ng/
- HONG KONG Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club T: (852) 2719 1595 F: (852) 2358 0564 W: www.cwbgolf.org
TAIWAN - TAO YUAN Sunrise Golf & Country Club T: (886) 3-478 0188 F: (886) 3-475 2074 W: www.sunrise-golf.com.tw
ENGLAND - SOUTH EAST ENGLAND Foxhills T: (44) 1-932-872-0050 F: (44) 1-932-875 200 W: www.foxhills.co.uk/club/ golf/home
Ta Shee Golf & Country T: (886) 3-387 5695 F: (886) 3-387 5928 THAILAND - PATHUMTHANI Alphine Golf & Sports Club Co. Ltd T: (662) 577 3333 F: (662) 577 7100 W: www.alpinegolfclub.com/ UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DUBAI Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club T: (971) 4 P 295 6000 F: (971) 4 P 295 6004 W: www.dubaigolf.com/ dcgyc/ Emirates Golf Club T: (971) 4380 1919 F: (971) 4380 2011 W: www.dubaigolf.com/egc/
SOCIAL AUSTRALIA - PERTH Joondalup Country Club & Resort T: (61) 8-9400 8811 F: (61) 8-9400 8814 W: www.joondalupresort. com.au Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club T: (61) 8-9581 6360 F: (61) 8-9581 6003 W: www.msgcc.com.au CHINA - SHANGHAI Shanghai Racquet Club T: (021) 2201 0000 F: (021) 2201 0909 W: www.src.com.cn/ - SHENZHEN Mission Hills Golf Club T: (86) 7552 802 0888 F: (86) 7552 801 1111 W: www.missionhillsgroup. com/en
INDONESIA - BANTEN Damai Indah Golf & Country Club T: (62) 21-537 0290 F: (62) 21-588 2391 W: www.damaiindahgolf.com - EAST JAVA Ciputra Golf & Klub Keluarga T: (62) 31-741 2555 F: (62) 31-741 4622 W: www.ciputragolf.com MALAYSIA - SABAH Shan-Shui Golf & Country Club T: (602) 89-916 999 F: (602) 89-916 777 W: www.etawau.com/ HTML/Recreation/ShanShui. htm THAILAND - NAKHON PATHOM The Royal Gems Golf & Sports Club T: (66) 2-441 9314/6 (66) 2-441 0300 F: (66) 2-441 9843 W: www.royalgemsgolf.com UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DUBAI Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club T: (971) 4-295 6000 F: (971) 4-295 6044 W: www.dubaigolf.com Emigrates Golf Club T: (971) 43-473 222 F: (971) 43-475 404 W: www.desertadventures. com
Managing Director’s Message
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MANAGING DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Dear Members, Laguna National proudly hosted Tiger Woods for his inaugural
whether it be during his impromptu practice session on the
visit to this fine country. Golf enthusiasts around the nation
Wednesday or the full day visit on Thursday.
have been waiting anxiously for him to visit our great island ever since his incredible runaway Masters victory in 1997 –
We appreciate the support of the Membership in being
and now we can say “it has happened”. Proudly, we can
understanding as to our security and operational requirements
hold our heads high knowing that we served as gracious
as well. Any visit by Tiger, requires significant confidentiality
hosts and that Tiger left with a fine perspective on both
as well as control measures. To ensure we were the best
Laguna National and Singapore as a whole.
hosts possible, we put all these measures in place. I am pleased to say we received not ONE word in complaint, with
I have had the privilege of
the Membership all being understanding and supportive.
knowing and working with Tiger for close to 10 years
We will not soon forget the look of excitement and disbelief
now, even playing with
on the faces of the Members and their guests as they realized
him on occasion (we hit
Tiger Woods had just walked past them, at the Lakes Café
a few shots on the World
and was dining in their private Members’ lounge. Well done
Classic although I won’t
Laguna….you are Tiger’s first and only in Singapore.
tell you how I fared against him on our diabolical hole
Let us also not forget the wonderful holiday season now
#3 where he hit his new
upon us. A very pleasant Season’s Greetings to all of our
3 wood to 15 feet from
Members and their families. Please be on the lookout for our
the Championship tee of
Social/Recreation and Food& Beverage festive programs.
301 yards!). He was relaxed and engaging, getting ready for
Those who make their choices and bookings early are sure
his President’s Cup appearance with some practice and a
not to be disappointed.
private outing. He confided in me before leaving “Bowers… what took you so long to get me out here…I love this place”.
From all of us at Laguna National Golf & Country Club and
I just smiled and said “You are welcome back any time”.
Laguna Hospitality, we wish you a very Merry Christmas
He gave me a wink and flashed his charismatic smile and
and a Happy New Year. It would be our pleasure to see you
quipped “You can count on it.”
around the Club and greet you and your family during the holiday season and beyond.
It took a giant team effort to pull this one off. Of course the support of our Chairman and Executive Director was
Warm Holiday Regards,
unwavering in allowing our team to make arrangements to welcome him. The Laguna team worked huge hours in the week leading up to the highly confidential visit. We were happy to see so many Members get the chance to snap
Patrick Bowers
a picture, grab an autograph, attend the clinic or simply
Managing Director
watch him play a few holes on our World Classic Course –
Laguna Hospitality/Laguna National Golf & Country Club
www.lagunanational.com
LAGUNA NATIONAL 11 Laguna Golf Green, Singapore 488047 Tel: 6542 6888 Fax: 6542 1132 Website: www.lagunanational.com
KEY OFFICIALS Managing Director Mr Patrick Bowers patrick.bowers@lagunahospitality.com Head GOLF professional Mr Andrew Welsford DID: 6248 1725 andrew.welsford@lagunanational.com DIRECTOR OF Finance Mr Ng Jin Tong DID: 6248 1690 jintong.ng@lagunanational.com Director of Agronomy Mr Bradley Leahey DID: 6243 1969 bradley.leahey@lagunanational.com Editorial Jackie Tan Leonardo Wong Design Mave Liau photography Mave Liau, Maggie Tuya, Reinbo Gao
DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING Ms Jackie Tan DID: 6248 1729 jackie.tan@lagunanational.com Manager OF Golf Ms Chua Leng Heok DID: 6248 1780 lengheok.chua@lagunanational.com
Contributors Andrew Welsford, Girard Guevara, Jelin Chu and Yeo Guan Kai
Manager OF F&B Mr Lionel Roberts DID: 6248 1760 lionel.roberts@lagunanational.com
For advertisement enquiries, please email: jackie.tan@lagunanational.com leo.wong@lagunanational.com
Manager OF Operations Mr Anthony Woo DID: 6248 1689 anthony.woo@lagunanational.com
Laguna Lifestyle is published regularly for Laguna Resorts. Copyright is held by the publisher. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or whole without permission is prohibited. MICA (P) 177/04/2010. All materials within this publication are correct at the time of print. Laguna Resorts reserves the right to amend or change details of any of the promotions featured. Opinions expressed by contributors and advertisers in Laguna Lifestyle need not represent those of the Club, the publisher or the editor. We welcome articles, pictures, feedback and other contributions from members. However, the Club, the publisher and the editor reserve the right to edit all materials or decline publication.
Assistant Manager OF Golf (Driving Range) Mr Girard M. Guevara DID: 6248 1798 girard.guevara@lagunanational.com ASSISTANT Manager OF HR & ADMIN Ms Sylvia Tay DID: 6248 1702 sylvia.tay@lagunanational.com Sales (MEMBERSHIP) Ms Maggie Tuya DID: 6248 1706 maggie.tuya@lagunanational.com Sales (Banquet) Ms Shasa Chang DID: 6248 1687 shasa.chang@lagunanational.com
Executive OF Marcom Mr Leonardo Wong DID: 6243 1726 leo.wong@lagunanational.com Executive OF Social & Recreation Ms Amelita Ahmad DID: 6248 1751 amelita.ahmad@lagunanational.com Executive Housekeeper Ms Doris Seah DID: 6248 1715 doris.seah@lagunanational.com Assistant Manager OF Lagunita Spa Ms Jelin Chu DID: 6248 1775 jelin.chu@lagunitaspa.com.sg EXECUTIVE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE & SUITES Ms Elizabeth Bulner DID: 6248 1777/ 778/ 779 elizabeth.bulner@lagunanational.com
Committee Members General Committee Mr Peter Kwee Mr Ho Seow Kai Mr Kevin Kwee Mr Patrick Bowers Mr Freddy Moh Mr Chan Chong Beng Golf Committee Mr Yeo Guan Kai Mr Masaharu Kataoka Dr Khoo Swee Suan Janice Ms Wendy Lim Hwee Ching Ms Celia Teh Mr Dustin Wilburn Mr Jeffrey Ho Mr Rui Shui Liang Mr Goh Hian Poo Mr Lim Cher Cheh Peter Mr See Yen Tarn Mr Seah Chin Siong Disciplinary Committee Ms Salma Khalik Dr K. Prabhakaran Social & Recreation Committee Mr Allan Gordon Muir Mr Lim Hwee Hong Stanley Ms Sue Yap
contents
1 Managing Director’s Message
DECEMBER 2011 SPECIAL EDITION
retreat
45 Halloween Party 2011 –
4 Lagunita Spa - Massage, the
A ‘spooktacular’ event!
answer to good health. Lagunita Spa December Promotions
20 wine & dine
6 6 Love Gifts you can give without
loving but you can’t love without giving
up close & personal 8 A “True Blue Lagunian’ -
Mr Benny Hu
9 Members Interview -
Mr Thomas Yang
putt & play 10 Golf Course Maintenance – maintaining the lifeblood of our courses.
12 Column by Captain Yeo Guan
Kai – Sorry seems to be the hardest word.
20 Christmas Goodie House 26 Enmaru & Ten Promotions 28 Lakes Café Daily Specials
out & about
45 46 The day to remember, when
man took on a classic – Staff and Partners of Canon experience a test in golf
32 Tone up for that party outfit – Tips to shape for this festive holiday
33 National Team Visit and
Practice on the World Classic – Singapore National Team took on the toughest golf challenge in Asia
34 TIGER’S FIRST EVER VISIT TO SINGAPORE IS HOSTED BY LAGUNA
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past events 40 The Laguna National Youth Golf Charity Open 2011 – Young
48 Directory (Reciprocal Clubs)
golfers play their ‘putt’ for Charity
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Ocktoberfest 2011 – More booze, fun and laughter
13 YGP Results – Young Golf updates from the future of golf
14 Front 9 of the World Classic – a walkthrough
16 Head Professional (Golf) Message 17 Executive Team Member
Announcement – Head Professional – Andrew Welsford
18 Christmas celebrations around the world – A glimpse of how people
everywhere celebrate the year end holidays
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MASSAGE –
THE ANSWER TO GOOD HEALTH
There exist over 150 types of massage therapies including the ancient forms and the modern techniques. Numerous styles of massages currently known have been widely developed from different world’s traditional sources and today are divided in several local techniques or combined between them. Massage is considered the most ancient form of medical therapy practiced on the human being. The diverse types of massages and the numerous techniques stem from the most admired civilizations and their legendary beliefs. There are various benefits of massages. It removes fatigue and pain, improve vision, produces good body, good sleep and enables good skin. It eliminates toxins out of the body from the skin. It stimulates circulation of the blood and soothes the nervous system. It reduces the tension in the muscles and relieves muscular pain. Systematic massage reduces the burden on the heart and thus increases its efficiency.
Medical researches have proven that the benefits of massages include pain relief, released tension, reduced anxiety, less risk of depression and temporarily decreases blood pressure and heart rate. In general, massage promotes relaxation and integral wellbeing. Scientifically, it is possible because massages may block pain signals to the brain; activating the parasympathetic nervous system that stimulates the release of endorphins and serotonin. This aids in preventing damage on the connective tissue and boostes the circulation of the lymph. If you have never visited a spa to experience the wonders of massages performed by a trained therapist, this might be the perfect time to do so.
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Festive Spa Indulgences December 2011 Retail Promotion 15% Member’s Discount for purchases more then $100.00 on selected retail products Weekday Treatments Promotion 1. Top to Toe Package (120mins = 2hrs) 60mins Relaxing Body Massage & 60mins Relaxing Facial Usual Price Guest price Member price
Weekday $200.00 $158.00 $138.00
Weekend/PH $200.00 $188.00 $158.00
2. Rejuvenate Massage Package (120mins = 2hrs) 90mins Customize Full Body Massage with Babor body oil & 30mins Pressure Point Massage on Face or Scalp massages as a total relaxation for the complete Mind, Body & Spirit. Usual Price Guest price Member price
Weekday $208.00 $168.00 $148.00
Weekend/PH $208.00 $198.00 $168.00
Add-on a Mini Facial ( 30mins ) @ $38.00 only
Terms and conditions: • Promotion are valid from 01 December – 31 December 2011 • Treatments cannot be used with any other Spa discounts, packages, vouchers or promotions • Second spa treatment have to be carried out on the same day, per person per treatment • Advance booking is required and is subject to availability • Weekday promotion valid from Mon – Fri (Excluding Public Holiday & Weekend) • Weekend & Public Holiday promotion is from 1015-1215hrs & 1800-2000hrs only • Prices exclude 7% GST
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Love Gifts It’s that time of the year again, where we sashay around town in our lovely Armani Prive dresses and Christian Louboutin heels. And every girl knows that the right make-up and accessories will make or break your holiday look. Guerlain’s and Swarovski’s Christmas range of products are designed to bring out the beautiful woman in you.
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Radiate ethereal charm and elegance with Guerlain night beauty series. Whether is it the mystical Vol de Nuit Powder perfume, the silky soft Parure du Soir compact powder, or the sultry Rouge G and Rouge Automatique lipsticks, one will capture the night. Up the ante for your evening events and bask in the glitz and glamour with Swarovski’s premium range of necklaces and earrings. The gentlemen are not neglected as well, with a choice of some of the elegant cuff links from the famed jeweller.
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1. Round Jet Hematite Cuff Links 2. Pin-up Necklace 3. Hot Siam Pierced Earrings 4. Print Mother-of-pearl Cuff Links 5. Météorites Perle de Nuit 6. Vol de Nuit Powder Spray 7. Rouge Automatique 8. Les Ombres de Nuit 4 eye shadow 9. Parure du Soir
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puttclose up & play & personal
Mr. Benny Hu “Hu Bin”, is a “true-blue Lagunian”. At 43, he became the Director of his own shipping business, he established way back in 1997. The business located at Shenton Way, the prime business district of Singapore. He got his Singaporean citizenship,11 years since he set foot in Singapore in 1997. His family is housed in one of the plush residences along East Coast area, the Costa Del Sol in Bayshore Road. To divert from his business routines he joined Laguna in 2009. Wife, Sun Wei, 41, mothers Hu Hua Xin an exceptional child who have just completed his Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). She enjoys with her friend members the food and services of the club to wit: our restaurants offering sumptuous food varieties like in the comfort of a ‘chalet’ Singaporen style but with awe and elegance. Witnessing his being a “true-blue Lagunian”, he invited and highly recommended his business partner Mr. Thomas Yang who joined him in Laguna in 2009. His worthwile experiences since joining Laguna were enthralled by his breathtaking plays with our World Classic Course. He exclaimed, “ Not all clubs in Singapore have the privilege of having two complete 18-hole courses – each unique”. This is an exorbitant experience on top of his routine games of three to four times play at the Masters Course.
Mr. Hu pointed significant improvements in the club. He enjoyed the ambience of the Lakes Cafe’s extension, enjoying his all time favorites the Laksa, Fish Bee Hoon Soup and the cafe’s signature - roti prata. His latest event is the 17th Laguna National Youth Golf Charity held on Saturday, 17 September 2011, where he manifested his philanthropy. His participation motivated him to let his son engage in golf and make it his own sport too. Furthermore, his family and friends are very enthusiastic to join the club’s New Year’s Countdown Special the, “ Night of Glamour”. Affirming a “true-blue Lagunian”, the very active Mr. Benny Hu.
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Member Interview – Mr Thomas Yang Good things are worth sharing, in this case, a good Club is worth recommending. That’s exactly what Laguna Member; Mr Benny Hu did when he recommended Laguna to his business partner, Mr Thomas Yang. A 47 years old business partner of a shipping firm, Mr Thomas Yang, together with wife, Mdm Zheng and their 21 year old son, Yang dong Hua, were neighbors with Mr Hu went they first came to Singapore. Now a Member of Laguna, Thomas loves his golf even more and enjoys toughing it out on the challenging World Classic. Thomas attributed the business culture of Singapore, one of fairness and efficiency, as the main reason for his move to our sunny island. When he is not out in the marketplace, he enjoys his golf and spends time with his family. Mr Thomas Yang was introduced to be a member of Laguna National by Mr Benny Hu himself. He bought the membership even before he learnt the art of golf. He took lessons with our golf professional Gary Quek and has loved the sport ever since. Saturdays are his golf days and is very excited about the new Online Booking System that will be in place for more efficient bookings. He usually plays at the Masters course as well just like Benny and finds the World Classic ever so challenging.
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Golf Course Maintenance
The lifeblood of our golf courses department have been busy preparing and improving the conditions of both courses, so we are able to have the golf course presented beautifully and playable at all times for our Members and their guest here at Laguna National Golf & Country Club.
Dear Laguna National Members, Due to the poor weather conditions over the past 1 month, our preventative maintenance programs have had to change to suit these wet conditions considering we have had over 286mm of rainfall where 13 days out of 30 received rainfall. Considering this rainfall, our team here at the golf course maintenance
With this, it is my pleasure to share with you some of the highlights of what our team has been working on over the past month and how it affects your enjoyment of our courses; Masters Course: • Improving the presentation and the playability of the greens at the Masters Course, this has kept our team very busy with regular de-thatching, dusting and rolling of our greens. This work is able to be seen with a true roll of the ball together with an increase of ball speed.
• Re-shaping of the Men’s Blue Teebox at hole - 2 which will assist teeing off at this great hole. Once completed, we will then move onto the ladies TeeBox at hole - 11. • Our team has also been busy enlarging the drop-zones at hole – 3; via carrying out these works, the golfers will be able to enjoy playing off turf full time to be able to be consistent with the shots thru the round. Once completed, we will then move onto hole - 8 and also hole - 17 drop-zones. World Classic Course: • Re-shaping the bunkers at holes: 1, 2, 3 & 9 which does assist to see the direction of the hole together with the lines of play; these holes should be played.
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• Our team has completed verticutting and top-dressing with the fairways with sand to improve the fairway playing surface around the course at the World Classic Course. Via carrying out these works, we have removed a lot of thatch (Dead Organic Material) which will allow our maintenance team to lower the height of the fairways in weeks to come. These works will always be ongoing to ensure we are able to present the course to our members and their guest the way it should be. •Stairways into Bunkers on the World Classic Course were added. Our team has been working hard for the past month adding and introducing stairways into the bunkers. We have completed holes: 13, 14 & 15. This will assist in making the course friendlier and more enjoyable to our Members & their guests.
• Additional secondary drainage on the World Classic was added. Our team have installed secondary drainage on holes - 3 and 5 to assist on improving the wet area’s that are holding water which will improve the playing conditions on the course. Landscaping: • We have introduced new plants (Frangipani Trees) along the drop-off entrance road in the planter boxes. • Our landscaping team has been busy planting wild grasses around the World Classic Course on holes: 1, 13 and 18. This will assist to define the holes of this great course and give it the character that it deserves. • Around the poolside area, we have put a lot of effort into this great relaxing location with introducing new plants and also improving the presentation
of surrounds around the poolside and restaurant’s. Once again, this presentation would not be able to be carried out without our hard-working golf course maintenance team and with this, I would like to forward a special thanks for the hard work and support that they have provided me. Good golfing and I do look forward to meeting you on the course in the near future together with hearing some of your feedback.
Regards, Bradley Leahey Director of Agronomy bradley.leahey@lagunanational.com
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Sorry seems to be the hardest word ... A regular column by Yeo Guan Kai The Disciplinary Committee (DC) has arguably the toughest role in the Club. If we had our wish, it is for the DC to never have to meet, deliberate complains and worst of all, mete out disciplinary actions. Yet our DC has to meet every 2-3 months. Our survey shows most cases share a common theme. The typical DC case is like this: Golfers in flight behind feel that the front is playing too slowly (by the way, most such DC cases revealed playing on schedule). The impatience sets in and they tee off while the flight in front is still within range or barely moving away. One of their balls lands near the golfers in front. “Fore!” is not shouted or heard. Apology is not made or considered sincere. A quarrel ensues and the golfers in front submit a complaint. The DC hears the facts of the case and offender suspended. Like it or not, this is similar to the basic rule on the roads: if you and your car bumped into the car in front, you are in the wrong. You may argue that the driver in front stopped suddenly, but you have to bear the consequences.
In the same way, you may argue about the flight being slow, or not being able to hit long enough to reach them but the truth of a ball landing near them holds; not to mention the danger and likelihood of hurting someone with a golf ball. Let me reprise some golden rules to prevent ugly incidents and obviating the DC: Patience. Golf is meant to be enjoyed and not at breakneck speed. Particularly on a weekend where the flights are full and back to back, some waiting is expected. Even if the flight in front is considered slow, do not take the law into your own hands. If need be, request for the assistance of the marshal or golf operations. Most of all, be patient. Err on the safe side. Always make sure the flight in front is completely cleared including get on their buggies after putting out. Also always assume your ball may land on a hard ground and bounce more than your usual drive distance. Fore! Should the unforeseen – ball flying towards a golfer – happens, he should have the presence of mind to shout, “Fore!” loudly. Flight mates should always be watching out for ball flight and landing. They should help their mate shout, “Fore!” Apologize, apologize and apologize again. Proceed forward and apologize profusely and sincerely to the golfer(s) in front. Even if the golfer in front is not gracious and rejects the apologies, eat the humble pie and remain apologetic. You cannot fight fire with fire. Speaking of fire, trying to rationalize your errant shot will not calm the situation. Be gracious. For the affected golfer, try to be gracious and accept the apology. Give the offending golfer the benefit of the doubt that it was an unintended or unforeseen mistake. The above reminds me of an actual incident I experienced. My flight mate drove his ball onto the next fairway towards the oncoming flight. We shouted, “Fore!” then drove up to apologize. We braced ourselves for confrontation as one of the golfers walked towards us and shouted, “Why didn’t you hit my friend?” He added, “I’m five holes down and wished you put him down and out of my misery!” Danger aside, we all had a real good laugh. We bought drinks later and made new friends. If all golfers are like the above, we will not need to convene the DC. And maybe even get free drinks!
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YOUTH GOLF PROGRAM RESULTS YGEP August Ranking Medal - The YGEP 4th Ranking Medal was held on 7th August 2011, Sunday at the Masters Course. Jovan Lai of HSCS played a gross score of 79 to edge James Leow of SGSS in the overall rankings who shot an 82. Jovan currently leads the YGEP students on top of the table with total of 53.5 points, while James Leow just a point and a half back with 52 points, Niven Sie of MSHS is in 3rd with 51 pts. The top three will be subsidized by the YGP to play in Saujana Country Club, KL in the 100 plus Malaysian Junior Open 2011 that will be held from 13-15 September 2011. Kudos to Jovan, James and Niven! YGP Final Leg – Inter-School League 2011 6 September 2011 The Final leg Inter-School League 2011 was played was played on 6 September 2011. Total of 51 juniors with handicap and 30 juniors with PC participated in the event. Alithea Chang of the Intermediate Squad won the best nett carding a nett score of 62, closely in 2nd was Lim Zheng Zhong of ACS-I with 63. James Leow (SGSS) took honors for the Boys’ Best Gross with a gross score of 78, while Minn Tock(HSCS) took the honors in the Girls with a gross score of 94. ACS-Independent School took the Daily Best Team with 33 points. For the PC Division A (1st Tee) Benedict Naguiat of SPS took the win in the A division with 44 gross score and school team mate Jeet Singh took the B Division with a gross score of 45. YGP Final Leg Prize Presentation – Overall Winners for 2011. The Final Leg Prize Presentation was held on 6 September 2011 at the Eagle Ballroom right after the game, Parents, Teachers and students were present to collect their awards for YGP 2011. Mdm. Goh Kui Hwa – Vice Chairperson and Mr. Jeffry Ho – YGP Committee Member gave away the top prizes for the event. The Overall Best Gross title was the closest result where Niven Sie of MSHS won on count back over 3rd round leader Adriel Ho of ACJC both members of the YGEP. Niven Sie managed the feat by playing a steady round of 80 to catch a 12 stoke setback. Both Niven and Adriel finished the final leg with 72.0 pts.
Photo top right - YGEP students - Adriel Ho (ACJC), Jovan Lai (HSCS), Jerall Kang (SGSS) and Niven Sie (MSHS).
Overall best Gross Winner Niven Sie(MSHS) with Coach Kevin and Mdm Goh.
Congratulations to all the winners. (For full table result and winner, please visit www. lagunanational.com. website, under Youth Golf Programme.)
Mdm Goh with Overall Best Net Winner Shasqil Rukirsor (TKSS) and Coach Allen Kelly.
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Front 9 of The World Classic The front nine of the World Classic is unique for the amount of short par fours it has placed over the layout. There are 4 possible drivable par fours for the longer hitters (especially from the forward tees) the 1st, 5th, 6th, and the 8th and depending on the tee placement and wind direction they may be also reachable from the blue tees.
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But beware; even if you drive your ball within putting distance you may not be able to get your ball close to the hole for two, as the greens on these short holes are challenging with several multi levels and tiers. The greens are also heavily bunkered, along with many inconspicuous pot bunkers and catching the wrong slope with your second can not only put you further away than you started, but leave you in a position where just getting the ball on the green becomes the objective. Though this nine is considerably shorter THAN THE ENSUING BACK 9, only measuring 3217 yards from the blue tee’s which is 502 yards shorter than the back nine, the front nine provides you the opportunity of low scoring ON at least 4 out of the 9 holes, however severe sloping of the greens and many run off area’s featuring extended aprons can catch the unlikely golfer. Once you have played the championship length 2nd hole a very strong par 4 of 440 yards from the blue tees, which almost always plays into the wind, then the third at 270 yard par 3 from the blue tees and (only a mere 236 from the white) you will not feel like you are playing a short course. Placement of your tee shots are crucial on this nine and quite often the prudent play would be to tee off with fairway woods hybrids and even irons, which will allow oneself the
correct angle to approach TO THR flag-stick. There are many elevated greens so it is crucial on several holes to hit a high shot into the green otherwise your ball may not finish on the putting surface. To play these holes in par is a testament to some great golf. The nine consist of an old traditional 5 par 4’s 2 par 3’s 2 par 5’s. Andy Dye the Course architect admits to drawing some inspiration from links golf and old Tom Morris, on two holes on this nine, the first at The World Classic from (#1 from Prestwick) and the ninth at The World Classic from (#4 from St Andrews). The experienced links golfer can certainly see how this has been achieved with many run off areas providing you an option to putt or bump or run from well off the green. If you place your ball on the wrong level of the green it is very difficult to two putt as evident in Major Championship Golf. Water Hazards are in play on 5 of the holes and seem to be placed in locations that are again not immediately obvious, but strategically placed. The front nine is a fun nine holes of golf, offering the player many different situations from the demanding to the more demanding shots in golf. STAY TUNED FOR NEXT ISSUE’S FEATURE STORY ON THE INWARD 9.
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HEAD PROFESSIONAL (GOLF) Dear Members, I have been living in Singapore for over 5 years now and have seen first hand how the two championship courses and facilities at Laguna National Golf and Country Club are truly world class. I am both pleased and excited to be appointed Head Professional and I look forward to working along side the new management team, the committee and all the members to help take Laguna National to the next level. As my role of Head Professional, this also serves to consolidate ALL of our Golfing activities under one single department here at Laguna. I am dedicated to overseeing the daily operations of the golf department and ensuring that the playing experience is superior for Members and their invited guests. This includes but is not limited to arrival, check-in, staging, interaction with Members before, during or after their rounds, supporting and promoting high quality Member competitions, mentoring and transferring knowledge to golf trainees, providing support and guidance to the Golf Committee, the retail experience, the instruction and academy programs, playing golf as an Ambassador with VIP’s, potential new Members and of course the current Membership. Adding this expertise and experience to our team will raise the service standard at Laguna National. I would like to take this opportunity to say please stop by and ask for me next time you are at the Club. I believe that a big part of my role is to help develop all members and their guests’ experience so I would like to meet as many members as I can in the near future and eventually play some golf with you all. Regards, Andrew Welsford Head Professional (Golf)
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EXECUTIVE TEAM MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT – HEAD PROFESSIONAL, ANDREW WELSFORD Andrew is a good example that hard work and presentation of strong new ideas can result in “promotion from within”. His PGA Professional experience is broad and ranges across many well known clubs including; Laguna National Golf & Country Club, Singapore Island Country Club, Canberra International Golf Centre (Australia), Gold Creek Country Club (Australia), Dynasty Club (Hong Kong), Federal Golf Club (Australia). Andrew exhibits special skill sets in the areas of; selection & training of apprentices, supervision & coordination of club competitions & corporate days, representing local and foreign golf professionals at on recognized committees dedicated to best practices, organizing and hosting club reciprocals, conducting Rules and Etiquette Seminars; starting and running Junior development programs, retail management and promotion, liaison with sponsors and suppliers. Notably Andrew was awarded the Golf Scholarship Program to one of the most famous sports development organizations in the world, The Australian Institute of Sport where he completed his traineeship at the famous Kingston Heath Golf Club, Melbourne. Playing is a very important part of the history of a qualified Professional so they fully understand competitions and Member’s love for the game. Some of Andrew’s professional playing highlights include;
• Australian PGA Championship (2005, 2002, 1997, 1994) • Asian tour – Iskandar Johor open 2009 • Asian Tour international 2008 • Hooters Tour, Texas USA (1997– 1998) • Nike Tour, Texas USA (1997– 1998) • NSW PGA Pro-Am Tour (1995– 1996) • VIC PGA Pro-Am Tour (1995– 1996) • Australasian Tour Member (1994 – 1995) • ACT State Championship (Winner – 1993 ) Andrew can also boast some high profile students from his past involvement in the instruction of the game. Some of Andrew’s assignments include; Lam Chih Bing (PGA Golf Professional, Singapore) Zaw Moe (PGA Golf Professional, Myanmar) Ladies Premier Team (Head Coach) Joshua Shou (National Team Representative) Stephanie Loi (National Team Representative) Please extend Andrew your full support in all our day to day activities to further enhance the Member experience here at Laguna National Golf & Country Club. Regards, Patrick Bowers Managing Director
Christmas
celebrations around the world It is interesting to see how different countries celebrate Christmas.
Finland In Finland, people believe that Father Christmas (Santa Claus) lives in northern Finland called Korvatunturi, north of the Arctic Circle. Known around the world as the home of Santa, people from all over the world would send letters to him. There is even a big tourist theme park called ‘Christmas Land’, located near to the “home” of Santa.
The preparation for the three holy days of Christmas Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, is a busy period of spring cleaning. Traditional Finnish Christmas treats include rice porridge and a sweet soup made from dried fruits (plums, raisins, apples, pears, apricots and figs), and the usual Christmas treats like ham and turkey. The celebration starts on 24th December with the church service, followed by a trip to the SAUNA! Yes, Sauna. The highlight for the night, after all the presents have been opened, would be the visit to the cemeteries and graveyards. During the holidays, Finnish final resting place lights up with candles as many families spend the holiest of nights with they beloved.
France Christmas in France is a festival of fine dining and merriment; where families come together for a time of good food and wine. Traditional French holiday treats include fois gras and seafood. In France, Christmas is call ‘Noël’, and Father Christmas known as Pere Noel. Everyone has a Christmas tree,
sometimes decorated in the old way with red ribbons and real white wax candles, with lights shinning down on the French night.
Germany Christmas in Germany is a colorful event. The Germans would decorate their houses with little wooden electric candles and colored plastic pictures. Many homes will also have a replica of the Nativity, with little wooden cribs for Baby Jesus. In Germany, Father Christmas is known as ‘Der Weihnachtsmann’. A traditional Christmas dish would be carp or goose, served on Christmas Day.
China Let’s look to the Far East, to China, to see how Christmas is celebrated there. Christmas in China is traditionally celebrated by decorating their houses with beautiful paper lanterns and Christmas trees, which they call “Trees of Light,” with paper chains, paper flowers, and paper lanterns. Chinese children hang stockings and await a visit from Santa Claus, whom they call Sheng Dan Lao Ren which means “Christmas Old Man”. Although majority of the Chinese are not Christians, and Chirstmas is not a public holiday there, the festival is still wide celebrated, especially in cosmopolitans like Shanghai and Beijing.
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Christmas
Saturday, 26 November 2011 till Sunday, 25 December 2011
Goodie House
Christmas festivities and fabulous goodies are abundant at Laguna National this season. Spread the love this Christmas… An assortment of delectable Christmas takeaways and fabulous gift ideas for family and friends! Roast Turkey (approx 4.5 kg)
$99
Roast Leg of Lamb (approx 3.5 kg)
$138
Roast Air flown USVA Angus Rib Eye (approx 3.5 kg)
$288
Honey Glazed Ham (boneless approx 2kg)
$60
Log Cakes $42 Chocolate Truffle with Crunchy Pearls 1 kg Vanilla Custard with Candied $42 Chestnut 1kg Blackforest with Kirsch $42 Macerated Cherry 1kg Festive Goodies Rich Double Chocolate $22 Loaf Cake 1kg Brandy & Rum Fruit Cake in $5 Wooden Box180gm Brandy & Rum Fruit Cake in $12 Wooden Box 450gm Mince Fruit Pie in Box $8 (5 pcs in a box) Gingerbread Tree 10cm
$3
Gingerbread Boy 10cm
$3
Gingerbread Girl 10cm
$3
Gingerbread Snowman 10cm
$3
Gingerbread House $20 (Small Dia15cm X Ht.13cm)
Gingerbread House $50 (Large Dia.32cm X Ht. 23cm) Jolly Santa
$6
Angel & Candle
$6
Lucky Boot with 4 pc. Pralines
$8
Home-made Festive Jam in Jars $5 (Dia.4.2cm X Ht.6cm) Flavor: Apricot, Grape, Apple OR Mango Assorted X’mas Cookies in Tube (Dia.6.3cm X Ht.12.9cm)
$5
Mini Pudding 100gm
$5
Brandy & Rum Fruit Cake $5 Wooden Box 180gm
Christmas Hamper A $358 Roast Air flown USVA Angus Rib Eye (approx 3.5 kg) Christmas Log Cake (approx 1kg) Honey Glazed Ham A Bottle of Wine Christmas Hamper B
$208
Roast Turkey (approx 4.5 kg) Christmas Log Cake (approx 1kg) Honey Glazed Ham A Bottle of Wine To place your orders, kindly please call the Lakes Café at 6241 1733 / 777 or email to: lakes.cafe@lagunanational.com Last day to order: Friday, 19 December 2011
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Christmas Eve Dinner Saturday, 24 December 2011 7pm to 10 pm Venue: The Vineyard $58.00 per adult, $28.00 per child
We are all set to bring the party to you with festive menus filled with Christmas favorites created just for you. Celebrate Christmas Eve with a scrumptious spread! Enjoy‌ Menu Appetizer Smoked Salmon Ham, Cheese & Bacon with Apricot Sauce Tuna Nicoise with Boiled Quail Egg Salad Braised Chicken Teriyaki Salad with Arugula Salad Bar Mesclun Salad, Arugula Salad, Spinach Salad Ice Berg Lettuce, Yellow FriseeBaby Tomato, Corn Kernel, Beet Root, ,Anchovies, Gerkin, Capers, Bacon Bits, Black Olives, Green Olives, Silver Onions, Sundried Tomato Dressing Thousand Island, Italian and French dressing, Balsamic & Olive Oil, Vinaigrette Soup Kettle Cream of Broccoli Soup Served with Selection of Freshly Baked Bread Carving Station Honey Glazed Ham with Pineapple Sauce Roast Tom Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing Hot Entrees Potato Au Gratin Homemade Shepherds Pie Seafood Spaghetti Tossed With Pesto Sauce Roast Beef with Barbeque Sauce on Mashed Potato Cajun Chicken with Red Wine Sauce and Tomato Salsa Baked Snow Fish with Lemongrass Cream Sauce Brussel Sprout with Baby Carrot Tossed in Garlic Butter Sweet Temptation Tropical Fruit Platter Chocolate and Classic Log Cake Christmas Fruit Cake Homemade Bread and Butter Pudding with Vanilla Sauce Coffee and Tea For reservations, please contact our friendly Customer Service Assistants at 6248 1777 / 778 / 779 or email to csa@lagunanational.com
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Christmas Day Brunch Sunday, 25 December 2011 11am to 4pm Venue: The Vineyard Price (Adult) $48.00 (Includes free flow of soft drinks) $58.00 (Includes free flow of Beer) $78.00 (Includes free flow of Sparkling Wine) Price (Child) $28.00++ (with free flow of soft drinks)
Laguna’s Christmas menu is all about treating yourself during the end-of the year festive holidays. On Christmas Day, we are serving up a special brunch that is packed with traditional gourmet ingredients. Appetizer Roast Duck with Tri Capsicum Salad Seafood Salad Tossed With Plum Sauce Potato Salad with Egg and Pinenut Crabstick with Fruit and Mayonnaise salad Salad Bar Mesclun Salad, Arugula Salad, Spinach Salad Ice Berg Lettuce, Yellow Frisee Baby Tomato, Corn Kernel, Beet Root, Anchovies, Gerkin, Capers, Bacon Bits, Black Olives, Green Olives, Silver Onions, Sundried Tomato Soup Kettle Double Braised Shark Fin Soup with Crabmeat Ocean Fresh On Ice Tiger Prawn Half Green New Zealand Mussel Blue Ocean Crab Cheese Station Assorted Fine Cheese Served with Quince and Crackers Need to give you cheese brand (TBC)
Carving Station Roast Turkey Honey Baked Ham Served with Pineapple and Cranberry Sauce Hot Entrees Cream Mashed Potato with Parsley Seafood Pillaf Rice Beef Goulash with Carrot Crispy Deep Fried Prawn with Mayonnaise Oven Baked Teriyaki Chicken with Bonito Flake Pan Seared Salmon with Asparagus on Lemon Butter Assorted Fresh Vegetables with Oyster Sauce Sweet Temptations Apple Tart Chocolate and Classic Log Cake Christmas Fruit Cake Bubur Cha Cha Tropical Fruit Platter Homemade Bread Butter Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
For reservations, please contact our friendly Customer Service Assistants at 6248 1777 / 778 / 779 or email to csa@lagunanational.com
New Year’s Eve Suite Room Package Countdown to 2012 with us and party till you drop! Stay for the night in a Deluxe Suite Room conveniently located within the Club. What’s more, you can wake up to a complimentary breakfast for two the following morning and enjoy a 10% off at the Lagunita Spa and Food & Beverage outlets (except Japanese restaurants). The New Year’s Eve Suite Room Package is up for grabs starting from S$200.00 per room / per night. Rooms are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment! • Executive Suite starts from S$273.00 + GST • Premier Suite starts from S$363.00 + GST • Prices are subject to prevailing government taxes • Package is only valid on Saturday, 31 December 2011 and is subject to availability
December Suite Room Package
For every purchase of one full table; 10 tickets to our New Year’s Eve Countdown Party - Night of Glamour” on Saturday, 31 December 2011, enjoy 25% off for the booking of a Deluxe Suite Room with complimentary breakfast for two. That’s not all! Also enjoy 10% off at the Lagunita Spa and Food & Beverage outlets (except Japanese restaurants). Published rate S$418.00 + GST per night / per room Package is valid from Thursday, 1 December 2011 to Friday, 30 December 2011 and is subject to availability.
Please contact our friendly Customer Service Assistants at 6248 1777 / 778 / 779 for enquiries and bookings or alternatively you may email csa@lagunanational.com
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New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner Appetizers
Oven Roasted Capsicum and Eggplant with Mozzarella Pesto Crumble Tuna Nicoise with Boiled Quail Egg Salad Braised Chicken Teriyaki Salad with Arugula Tropical Tomato Coriander Prawn with Avocado and Mango Salad
Salad Bar
Mesclun Salad, Arugula Salad, Spinach Salad Iceberg Lettuce, Yellow Frisee Baby Tomato, Corn Kernel, Beetroot, Anchovies, Gerkin, Capers, Bacon Bits, Black Olives, Green Olives, Silver Onions, Sundried Tomato
Dressing
Thousand Island, Italian Dressing, French Dressing, Balsamic & Olive Oil, Vinaigrette
Seafood on Ice
Poached Prawns, Blue Mussels, Half-shell Scallop, Half-shell Oysters, with Cocktail Sauce, Lime Mayonnaise, Lemon Wedges
Condiments
served with Lemon, Tobasco, Shallots Mignonette and Cocktail Sauce, Honey Mustard Dressing
Soup Du Jour
Lobster Bisque Accompanied with Freshly Baked Hard Roll
Hot Dishes
Coffee Infused Porkchop Crispy Prawns Tossed Garlic Mayonnaise with Fried Curry Leaves Braised Chinese Mixed Mushroom with Broccoli Teochew Style Steamed Fish Fillet Homemade Shepherds Pie Sauteed Prawn and Scallop with Broccoli in Spicy XO Sauce Cajun Chicken with Red Wine Sauce and Tomato Salsa Seafood Fried Rice
Pasta Station
This New Year’s Eve, come join us in a night of glitz and glamour as we celebrate the end of another fruitful year and welcome a new year of possibilities. Come dress to the nine and deck out in your Sunday’s best, and be part of Laguna’s year end soiree!
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Penne and Spaghetti Pasta with Sliced Garlic, Chilli, Mushroom, Peppers, Chop parsley, Turkey Ham, Black Olive, Parmesan Cheese Tomato Sauce and Cream Sauce
Carving Station
Roast Beef Honey Baked Ham served with Pineapple sauce & Cranberry sauce
Traditional Roast Game Rice Stall
Steamed Chicken, Roasted Duck, Pork Char Siew, Roasted Crispy Pork served with condiments
Sweet Temptation
Selection of Ice Cream with toppings Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla and Peppermint
Chocolate Fountain with Strawberry, Pineapple, Grapes and Marshmallows Selection of Mixed Fresh Tropical Fruits Bread and Butter Pudding with Vanilla & Chocolate Sauce Miniature Glass and Shooters Assorted French Pastries Chocolate Gateaux and Apple Pie, Christmas Log Cake
$130 nett per person
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New Year’s Day Dinner Sunday, 1 January 2012 Celebrate New Year’s Day with us and indulge in delectable delights on offer at Laguna National. 4 Course Dinner Set Menu $88+ per person Served with a complimentary glass of Champagne Venue: Vineyard Time: 6.30pm to 10.00pm
Appetizer Crabmeat Alio Olio with Lemon Vinaigrette Soup Lobster Bisque Main Course Fresh Atlantic Salmon with Crispy Wanton and Lemon Butter Sauce Served with a bed of Asparagus and truffle Mash Potato Or Braised Australian Lamb Shank with Rosemary and Infused Natural Sauce Served with Roots Vegetables and Honey Couscous Or Chinese Spice Roasted Duck Breast with Peppercorn and Fruit Salsa Served with Mini Golden Bun and Orange Sauce Dessert Chocolate Fudge Cake with Berry Compote Coffee or Tea To place your orders, kindly please call the Lakes Café at 6241 1733 / 777 or email to: lakes.cafe@lagunanational.com Last day for bookings: Friday, 19 December 2011
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NOVEMBER & DECEMBER PROMOTIONS
ENMARU OHTORO & CHUTORO (5 pieces)
Ingredients: High quality Tuna Enjoy this fresh Japanese delicacy right here at Laguna National. High quality Tuna is flown directly from Japan just for this dish. ‘Ohtoro’ is a very good fatty meat, melts in your mouth! ‘Chutoro’ has a very good balance of both red and fatty meat thus both together, ‘Ohtoro’ and ‘Chutoro’ make an ideal balanced meal. All you need is some Wasabi, soya sauce and a tinge of lime to accompany.
Yakiniku TEN Seafood Miso Pot Ingredients: Oyster, Prawn, Scallop, Tofu, Leek, Shimeji Mushroom, Cabbage Wongbok Known as ‘Kaisen Dote Nabe’ in Japanese this is a very popular yearend Japanese dish in the November and December winter season. It is Bonito and mix MISO base, prepared with the very best selections of seafood; especially the oysters and scallops which are in season year-end.
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December Promotions Baked Clay Pot Rice Topped with Chinese Preserved Sausage, Ingredients: Rice, Liver, Chinese Preserved Sausage, Pork Belly, Duck meat Chinese sausages are popular and widely found during the year-end winter season especially in China and Hong Kong.
Braised Kampong Chicken, Traditional Style
Rice is cooked together with all the meat; clay pot style. The rice is flavored with the essence of the meat and is tasty.
Ingredients: Chicken, Mushroom, Herbs & Fungus Traditional style steamed, all the flavor comes from the chicken essence .
Sizzling BBQ by the Pool Available on Saturday and Sunday at the Pebble Beach Cafe
Every Saturday & Sunday (12pm to 6pm) From The Barbecue Grill Beef Striplion Lamb Cutlet Pork Chop Chicken Chop Cheesy Chicken/ Pork/ Beef Sausage Prawns Squid Sambal Stingray Otak Otak
Complimentary with BBQ Items Salad Bar Mash Potato Grilled Corn on Cob Sauteed Vegatables Desserts Fruit Platter Honey Pineapple, Honeydew, Papaya & Watermelon Cheng Tng
Please select any items from the above at the following prices, 2 items $12 3 items $15 4 items $18 5 items $21 6 items $24 7 items $27 8 items $30
For reservation, please call 62481733 / 761 / 777
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Monday
Daily Special
Pineapple Rice with Seafood Pineapple Fried Rice is the signature dish of Thailand. Chinese invented fried rice but I think it’s the genius of the Thais that make fried rice sinfully delicious—they concocted pineapple fried rice. Not only does it look visually appealing, the taste is simply mouthwatering and utterly appetizing.
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Tuesday Nasi Lemak
Nasi Lemak is served in the morning as breakfast and can be eaten for lunch or dinner as well. The toppings include anchovies, sambal, hardboiled eggs, fried fish or chicken wings. Other common toppings include roasted peanuts and cucumber slices.
Thursday Teochew Bak Kut Teh
Wednesday
Chicken Biryani
Biryani is typically a special occasion dish, for many reasons. This dish is particularly known for its many layers of flavors that slowly develop and meld together. So, it’s a multi step process that requires much love in many installments over a long cooking time. Also, those flavors and the aromas from the dish come from a blend of spices that are typically not used in everyday cooking and are pricier, hence adding to the special feel.
Bak kut teh is a Chinese soup. It’s name literally translates as “meat bone tea”, and at its simplest, consists of meaty pork ribs simmered in a complex broth of herbs and spices. Bak kut teh is usually eaten with rice and is often served with Chinese loaf stick (you tiao). Soy sauce, usually light or dark soy sauce is preferred as a condiment, with which chopped chilli padi (small red chilli) and minced garlic is taken together.
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Friday Hainanese Pork Chop Deep fried sliced pork topped with sweet and sour sauce, green peas and potatoes. Served with rice.
Weekend Specials Available from - 11am to 7pm (only on Saturdays & Sundays)
Plain crispy prata served with either fish or chicken curry, $3.50 per piece A popular local breakfast and supper item in Singapore. Delicious when served hot and crispy. Dip it or drown it with curry and tantalize your taste buds! That’s not all! There are more choices of pratas to choose from! Egg, Banana, Chocolate, or Cheese flavoured Prata’s only $4.50 per piece Dip them in curry or simply have it on it’s own…
The Vineyard Bottle Promotion
Macallan, 12 years - $268 (2 bottles) Glenrothes, 12 years - $248 (2 bottles)
1 bottle of Macallan, 12 years and 1 bottle of Glenrothe, 12 years for just $258.00 only!
School Holiday Programs for Kids
Young Detective! Ever wondered how detectives and secret agents solve mysteries? Solving mysteries require skills for collecting evidence and using inductive and deductive reasoning to formulate possible solutions.
Date: Tuesday, 20 December 2011 Time: 2pm to 6pm Venue: Activity Room Closing Date: Monday, 12 December 2011
Through a number of exciting and challenging mystery games, this workshop will enable your child to practice communication and analytical thinking skills.
Fees: Inclusive of materials and refreshments Members: $80 nett Guest: $90 nett
For children aged between 5 to 7 years old.
To register, kindly call S&R at 6241 1770 or email to snr@lagunanational.com
All participants will receive an attractive goodie bag.
Explorers In the pursuit of knowledge, people throughout history have explored strange new worlds, new life, new civilizations and have boldly gone where no one else has gone before. These explorers have ventured into the dark depths of oceans, the highest peaks of mountains, the far reaches of space and the great unknown. Play games and learn skills that explorers use to plan for their expeditions and survive in unpredictable circumstances. Equip yourself with your explorer’s thinking cap as we embark on adventures to the infinite and beyond!
All participants will receive an attractive goodie bag. For children aged between 8 to 12 years old. Date: Wednesday, 21 December 2011 Time: 2pm to 6pm Venue: Activity Room Closing Date: Monday, 12 December 2011 Fees: Inclusive of materials and refreshments Members: $80 nett Guest: $90 nett
To register, kindly call S&R at 6241 1770 or email to snr@lagunanational.com
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Laguna Models. By Carrie Academy International Pte Ltd. During the course, participants build confidence and self presentation skills. They can improve their posture and walking style as well as have their photos posted on Carrie Academy International website and Facebook page. The child could be called up if there should be a requirement for child models at Carrie Models International. Syllabus includes: • Poise & Deportment • Choreography turns
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Tone up for that party outfit. Focus on your quad stretches for longer in the cool down. You should hold all stretches for at least 10 seconds with no bouncing at all.
The quadriceps femoris (Latin for “four-headed muscle of the femur”), also simply called the quadriceps, quadriceps extensor or quads, is a large muscle group that includes the four prevailing muscles on the front of the thigh. It is the great extensor muscle of the knee, forming a large fleshy mass which covers the front and sides of the femur. It is the strongest and leanest muscle in the human body. All four quadriceps are powerful extensors of the knee joint. They are crucial for walking, running, jumping and squatting.
Standing Quadriceps Stretch Tip – Keep your knees parallel; increase the stretch by pushing your hips slightly forward and most importantly, keep your back straight. Stand near a stationary object; hold on it for balance if necessary. Keep your back straight throughout; flex your right foot towards your bottom.
It is important to keep your quadriceps strong to allow for the highest level of flexibility as well as to prevent injury. There are exercises and stretches helpful in keeping quadriceps strong and limber. Taking care of your quadriceps not only helps to guard against muscle injuries but can also help to support the knee joint and protect it from injury. Keep in mind, however, that it is always a good idea to check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise or stretching program. Approach our helpful gym instructors for more information and techniques today! Quadriceps: Leg Extentions For this exercise you will need to use a leg extension machine. First choose your weight and sit on the machine with your legs under the pad (feet pointed forward) and the hands holding the sidebars. This will be your starting position. Tip: You will need to adjust the pad so that it falls on top of your lower leg (just above your feet). Make sure that your legs form a 90-degree angle between the lower and upper leg. If the angle is less than 90-degrees then that means the knee is over the toes, which in turn creates undue stress at the knee joint. If the machine is designed that way, either look for another machine or just make sure that when you start executing the exercise you stop going down once you hit the 90-degree angle.
Use your right hand to hold the top of the foot and assist it all the way until your heel is touching your bottom. Feel the stretch at the front of your right thigh. Repeat with your left leg.
Using your quadriceps, extend your legs to the maximum as you exhale. Ensure that the rest of your body remains stationary on the seat. Pause a second in the contracted position. Slowly lower the weight back to the original position as you inhale ensuring that you do not go past the 90-degree angle limit. Repeat this action for the recommended amount of times. Variations: You can use various foot positions in order to maximize stimulation of certain thigh areas. You can perform the movement unilaterally one leg at a time. Stretches: After your workout, your cool down stretch is very important. A good cool down will ensure your muscles recover well for your next workout and keep chances of injury low.
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National Team Visit and practice on the World Classic On 8 November the National Team and Head Coach, Brad McManus, visited us here at Laguna for the third time in preparation for the Sea Games. TEXT BY Andrew Welsford
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aguna National Golf and Country Club was approached to help prepare the players. The World Classic was a perfect setting for the team to hone their short games around the greens. After the National Team’s recent success and 1st placing at the Putra Cup, their moral was high during their visit and the Head Coach feels confident of another great international result for Singapore. In response to my question as to why the team were so enthusiastic to use the World Classic as a practice venue, Brad replied, “The World Classic gives us a huge variety of shots to practice. The course is in fantastic condition and it gives our players a great challenge, which is truly beneficial for all the team”. He also mentioned that the World Classic is a course that demands excellence, if you put some pin positions in some tricky positions it sharpens up the team’s focus, as the greens are very demanding.
I spoke with some of the team members who absolutely loved the World Classic. They enjoyed the challenge and diversity of the layout and all agreed that playing there would not only improve their skills but made their practice fun. They were also particularly impressed with the condition of the course and quality of the greens and maintenance. I was able to follow the group for several holes giving them my personal view of how to manage the course. I was quite impressed at the level of play from the entire squad. We at Laguna National Golf and Country Club wish the National Team good luck and every success at the Sea Games, and look forward to seeing them again in the near future.
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Tiger Woods drives the green on Hole #1 World Classic
Tiger surveying hit putt on Hole #18
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iger Woods, considered by most golf aficionados to be the greatest player of not only this generation but perhaps all time, finally visited Singapore and made his debut on Laguna’s World Classic Course. On his way to the President’s Cup and eager to gain some practice time, Tiger was able to combine a small private outing with a couple of days workout at Laguna National. Laguna National’s Managing Director, Patrick Bowers commenting on the exclusive visit, took the whole thing in stride as he worked alongside Tiger and his Agent/Manager Mark Steinberg for close to 10 years prior to joining Laguna…”Tiger is the type of person who is intensely private, but when he relaxes, the people really see who he is. He needed to feel comfortable that whatever club he visited in Singapore would be capable of handling the scope and co-ordination that goes with such a visit. Our team stepped up and was able to partner with our friends at Marina Bay Sands to deliver this….and Tiger knew that would be the case and as such was very comfortable coming here”. Tiger Woods took the opportunity for a practice round on Wednesday with his new caddy on the bag, a private golf outing on Thursday and an intimate, energetic and engaging private clinic. In fact, Tiger called all the fans past the carefully arranged fencing to ensure they got up close and personal to watch and hear him. Tiger also accepted Honorary Membership at Laguna National Golf &Country Club and the World Classic Course from Chairman Peter Kwee.
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Tiger and our MD share a lighthearted moment on the course
Club Member Daniel Prince gets the chance of a lifetime to meet Tiger
Executive Director takes a break from his busy day to meet Mr. Woods.
Tiger accepts honorary Membership from Chairman and President with ESM Goh Chok Tong looking on.
Laguna Golfing Guides getting pointers from Tiger
An Eagle on #18.
Tiger giving an intimate clinic.
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Tiger meeting his young fans on the putting green
Chatting about the World Classic Course
Tiger meets Laguna’s Lady Captain Dr. Janice Khoo
ESM Goh Chok Tong EAGLED the 1st Hole on the day.
Tiger takes time to thank the Laguna Team for their efforts on the day.
The approach shot to Hole 18 green
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The Club Championships 2011 It was my pleasure to be involved in the Club Championships in 2011. Our staff worked hard this year to make the Club Championships a little different from previous years, which I believe was a great success. We hope this trend will gather momentum and install further pride into future club championships. TEXT BY Andrew Welsford
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e displayed the Trophies on the first and tenth tees during the first and second rounds of the championships, hoping to motivate the participants further. We designed a championship quality scorecard and provided players with pin sheets for each round. Ms Chua and I were on site wishing the players good luck as they teed off.
We had four new champions this year. Grace Chew took out the Ladies championship. She was in the lead from the first round. She fired a solid final round on the Masters course to wrap up her first championship.
We had a total of 84 members participating across all four divisions – Ladies’ Open; Novice Cup; Intermediate; and Men’s Open. For the first time in three years, in the true spirit of a Club championship, the rounds were played over both courses, the Masters and the World Classic. This also made for a more interesting tournament where many changes at the top of the leader board were possible.
Ong Seng Lee engaged the help of one our Teaching Pros, Dino Kwek, a few days before the final round, which I’m sure helped him win by a margin of 15 strokes.
The Ladies’ Open and Intermediate divisions were played over three rounds, two on the Masters and one on the World Classic. We made sure all divisions finished the final round together on Sunday. Thankfully the rain stayed away and we were able to complete the stroke Championships in all divisions.
We had an estimated ? millimeters of rain over the two-week period and it was due credit to our Head of Agronomy Brad Leahey and his team, for getting the course in such splendid and dry conditions for the 4 rounds. The greens were running at a speed of 9.5 on the Masters course 8.5 on the World Classic.
Throughout the event we witnessed players making big swings on the leader board, as many players fell victim to the World Classic and it’s perilous bunkers. Notably, a former Club Champion scored a 14 on the 15th hole.
Albert Ng was able to take the trophy for the Novice Cup by a large margin of 10 strokes.
Bryan Lim was the winner in the Men’s division, by a margin of 9 strokes. Even though Bryan previously won the match play championship, this was his first club championship victory.
I would like to congratulate all the winners on their victories, but most importantly I would like to thank each and every member who participated in the championships for making this years event such a success. Finally, thank you to all the Laguna staff that worked so hard to raise the bar. Looking forward to next year!
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Eventual Mens Champion Bryan Lim sizes up the trophy on day 1
Past winners of the Mens Championship posing with the Silverware on day 1
Vice captain and friends on day 1
Ms Grace Chew winner of the Ladies Championship accepting her trophy.
Mens Champion Ong Seng Lee
Winner of the Mens Championship Mr Bryan Lim
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The Laguna National Youth Golf Charity Open 2011 – 17 September 2011 The Laguna National Youth Golf Charity Open 2011 was held on 17 September 2011, the golf game were played in the morning and afternoon session at the Laguna National Golf & Country Club –Masters Course –over 180 golfers participated in the event. TEXT BY GIRARD GUEVARA The event was concluded with a Dinner and Prize presentation ceremony at the Eagle Ballroom, Mr. Teo Ser Luck Minister of State, Trade & Industry and Mayor –North East District – Patron of the Youth Golf Programme graced the occasion. Ernie Phua a student of the new school, Edegfield Secondary School that joined the YGP in 2011 delivered a speech to the audience, thanking all of them for their generous contribution for making it possible for them to learn the game of golf. Organizing Committee Chairman Mr. Seah Chin Siong (Laguna Vice Captain) and YGP Chairperson Dr. Janice Khoo (Laguna Lady Captain) thanked the main sponsors – The HongKong Shanghai & Banking Corporation, Tote Board, Singapore Golf Circuit, Royal Sporting
House and Daimler South East Asia Ltd and all the donors who contributed to raised over $ 140,000 for this Charity Event. During the prize presentation ceremony, Mr. Teo Ser Luck presented the following Tay Cheng Khoon grants and eagle award to the following students who excelled in their training together with their Coaches. TCK Grant – Level 1 – Harry Lee of St. Hilda’s Secondary School - Coach Mr. Shinji Fukushima TCK Grant – Level 3 – Muhd Rusydi of Changkat Changi Sec. School – Coach Mr. Andrew Welsford
And for her 3rd consecutive – TCK Eagle Award TCK Eagle Award – Kok Jo Ee of Victoria Junior College – Coach Kevin Lee. Kok Jo Ee is currently in the United States pursuing her dream under a golf scholarship program with University of California, Berkeley. Kok Jo Ee’s MomMrs. Jacqueline Kok received the award on her behalf. One of the highlights of the event includes the active participation of the students under the YGP to welcome and thank all the participants of the Charity Open from dusk till dawn. A Big Thank you to all!
TCK Grant – Level 4 – Sylvia Foo of CHIJ Toa Payoh – Coach Mr. Gary Kwek
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Laguna’s Captain Yeo (far right) commemorating the event with a group photo,
2007 & 2008 Eagle Awardee Johnson Poh
(L-R) Jefferey Ho, Goh Kui Hua, Nick Po and Spencer Robinson
YGP students helping out during the beer drinking contest - Nope they are not drinking the beer, they will be drinking the glass of coke behind the beer!
Johnson Poh
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Eddy Herbert (Organising Committee Member), Dr Janice Khoo (YGP Chairperson), Mr. Teo Ser Luck (Patron of YGP), Mr. Seah Chin Siong (Organising Committee Chairman), Mr. Yeo Guan Kai (Laguna's Club Captain) and Mr. Andrew Welsford (Laguna's Head Golf Professional)
(L-R) Mike Kotaka, Toda Katsunori MediaCorp actress Constance Song and Ivan Chua giving their thumbs of approval for a event well done!
Registration Counter (welcome) Volunteers from YGP - Hua Fong & Kyle with Laguna Staff Nana, Maz, & Elizabeth.
(L-R) Coach Shinji, Harry, Mr. Teo Ser Luck, Rusydi, Coach Andrew, Coach Gary and Sylvia.
Renown artist Christina Chen and company sharing the beautiful view the Master Course
Ernie Phua (Edgefield Sec. School) delivering his thank you message to all the donors!
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(L-R) Dr Peter Lee, AC Wong, Tseng TY and Laguna’s Vice President SK Ho immortalizing the moment with a photo
Seah Keow Beng and friends chilling out after a long day of golf
Mrs. Christina Chen, Mr, Peter Chen, Low Si Xuan, Joey Poh and Johnson Poh and Mr. Patrick Khoo.
A Day at work for our Cause - YGP Student Volunteers with Dr. Khoo, Johnson Poh, Andrew Welsford, Goh Kui Hwa and Jeffry Ho
Mr. Teo Ser Luck with Mrs Jacqueline Kok and Kevin Lee (Kok Jo Ee's Coach)
Sponsor Mr Wee playing with Low Si Xuan, Melvin Chew & Johnson Poh
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Oktoberfest returns to Laguna with more BEER, more FOOD and more FUN!
(L-R) Andrew Holland, Mathew Boylan and Dustin Wilburn having the best company one can have; their better halves.
Wunderbar!! The annual Beer Festival held on Saturday, 8 October 2011 was a day of great merriment! Members and guests, dressed in traditional German costumes, were treated to a night of good ole’ German food, beer and games! Just how much fun we had? We will let these photos do the talking.
(L-R) Representing Ladies golf for the day are Karen Tan, Jayanti Jong and Angela Tan.
(L-R) More Elegant Ladies of Golf here with Christina Gan, Goh Lee Chuan, Vicky Woo, and Grace Chew
(L-R) Great camaraderie seen here in Sturgess Matthew, Dustin Wilburn, Andrew Holland and Matthew Boylan
(L-R) Laguna’s Head Golf Professional Andrew Welsford enjoying the night with Golf Pros Kevin Lee, Chang Ren Kiat, Dino Kwek and Shinji, Laguna Committee Member Freddy Moh, and Leslie Chang (standing)
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A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT WITH OF TREATS AND TRICKS.
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aguna National Golf and Country Club proudly presented Chilling Halloween Night on 29 October 2011, Saturday, at the Pebble Beach Café. More than 120 Members and guests turn up; fully dress in the wackiest of costumes. It was an eventful night filled with haunted caves and “Bloody Cocktails”, wicked fun for the whole family. Held at the Pebble Beach Café this year, the event was a resounding success, with adults and children all dressed up in their favorite monster, film character or fictional hero. The event kick started with a good ol’ trick or treating for the young ones. Excitement was high, especially for the little tots as they go around the Club in search of the many candy distribution outlets. The smiles on their faces were only match by the load full of candies in their bags as they return to their parents after a fruitful “harvest”. Video games came alive as teams of 4 (2 adults and 2 children) played a live size version of the poplar game Rockband, lip syncing and strumming their air guitars to classic rock anthems. And what is a Halloween party without a haunted house or a haunted cave, as is the case for the night. Doe eyed younglings were treated to a time of scare as they entered the specially designed Laguna haunted cave, all in the spirit of good Halloween fun! The night also featured a variety of delicious treats, thanks to the creativity of the Laguna’s chefs. All time favorites like Beef Meatballs, Wild Mushroom Salad, Buffalo Wings and Cheese Cake were given the Halloween spin and transformed into “bloody” treats like Guts & Eyeballs, wild Demon Horn Salad, Spooky Spiced Chick and Spider Web Cheese Cake, The night ended with recognitions awarded to the adults and children with the nights scariest and most creative costumes. All in all, a another suceess event brought to you by Laguna National Golf and Country Club.
(L-R) Benjamin Tan, Andrew Welsford, Robinson Spencer Cade
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A day to remember, when man took on a Classic Laguna National Golf and Country Club was proud to host the Canon “Valued Partners Golf Day 2011” on October 18. 124 golfers took up the challenge on the World Classic golf course, putting their skills to the ultimate test on one of the toughest set of 18 holes. With the ultimate Hole-in-one prize, a Bentley Continental Flying Spur, up for grabs, the heat was on right from the get-go. Like the masterpieces from the great maestros of the Renaissance, the World Classic personifies true greatness in the golfing fraternity. To conquer the 18 specially designed holes is a true testimony to ones excellence in his game. The brainchildren of Laguna’s Executive Director Mr Peter Kwee, the World Classic, deem as Asia’s toughest test, is one of a kind, blending beautiful breathtaking landscape with back breaking challenges hidden at every corner.
Laguna’s Owner. Mr Peter Kwee with Canon’s Head of Consumer Product Group,and guest are all smiles after a hard game of golf on the World Classic
After battling it out on the World Classic all day, the guests were treated to a much deserved “Brazilian carnival” at the Laguna’s Eagle ballroom, filled with all the samba and soul of Rio De Janeiro. The excitement reaches a high when the crème of the day were announced and celebrated in a prize presentation. A day on the World Classic is one no golfer can ever forget and one can be sure that the Partners of Canon will be sharing their story for a long time to come. A story of when man took on a Classic.
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Laguna’s Head Golf Professional Andrew Welsford with F3 Racer Richard Bradley enjoying a Brazilian feast!
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(L-R) Andrew Welsford, Patrick Bowers, Kevin Kwee sharing a photo with Andrew Koh in front of the day’s top prize; a Bentley.
All smiles to the prize winners for the night. Patrick Bowers and Andrew Koh
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IMG PRESTIGE IMG Prestige is a global reciprocal program owned and operated by IMG featuring a network of premier golf properties and partners from across the World. Each of the golf facilities invited to participate in the program offer exceptional golf experiences and several are rated amongst the finest facilities in their region and in some cases, the world. As a member of a club participating in the program, you are entitled to privileged access and preferred rates at all of the other golf facilities and partners participating in IMG Prestige. Detailed information regarding the access, benefits and rates offered by each participating club and partner can be found on www.imgprestige.com . For any enquires, kindly contact Ms Angela Concenciao (IMG Prestige Coordinator) at angela.concenciao@imgworld.com, or call 6505 9300.
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PRESIDENT’S CUP 2011 SATURDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2011, shotgun start at 12.30pm at WORLD CLASSIC
Format of play: International Stableford DIVISION
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Dinner:
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Cancellation:
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Sunday, 11 December 2011 @ 5pm
Prize presentation for the following events: Club Matchplay championship Club & Intermediate Championship / Novice Cup Gold Medal President’s Cup Call Laguna Golf at 6248 1783 / 785 today.
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