GM’S MESSAGE

Dear Members,

As I reflect on the idea of winning, I realize that it’s deeply ingrained in our society. From our youth, we have been taught that winning is everything. Many of my old mentors would say, “If you are not winning, you are losing”, and it’s the ultimate goal.

The Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback, Jalen Hurts, shared a different perspective on the idea of winning after his team lost in the Super Bowl LVII last month. He said, “Either you win, or you learn”. This statement emphasizes the importance of learning to win and setting the tone for a culture of success in sports and all aspects of our lives.

Learning to win is far more critical than focusing on whether we’re winning or losing. When we learn to win, we set the tone for a culture of success that becomes contagious. The milk carton rule is an excellent example of how to approach situations where we may feel helpless. The rule states that instead of dwelling on what we can’t change, we must focus on what we can approach differently to win. When we find ourselves frustrated by others, we can either feel sorry for ourselves or work on preventing similar outcomes in the future.

As we reflect on last weeks HSBC Women’s World Championship and review how we prepared for the event, it helped us rise to the unforeseen challenge Mother Nature threw at us. I am very proud of the team's resilience to overcome the 18 inches of rain that fell relentlessly during the week and how we were able to finish each round in regulation.

This event has continued to help us grow as the Club now prepares for LIV Golf Singapore at the end of April. We have been battle-tested and will continue to face a considerable challenge of our stamina, culture and teamwork as we prepare to host Asia’s and Singapore’s biggest golf event.

The long hours and intense pressure will demand the very best of us and ask us to use the intuitive skills we have trained so hard to develop. Sentosa Golf Club's success in delivering and being Tournament-Ready 365 will not only showcase our Club’s capabilities but also promote tourism and put the spotlight on Sentosa Island as a world-class destination.

The Club continues to embrace the journey towards achieving success, never stop learning, and looking around the corner, and being open to taking advice, including ideas from Members and others around us.

As we build on the ‘Urban Legend’ of Sentosa Golf Club’s powerful, dominant reputation and our unwavering commitment to excellence together, it confirms how immensely proud I feel for everyone associated with our Club over the last few weeks and months.

Together, we will continue to make history and set the bar for golfing excellence in Singapore, Asia, and across the world; building an even greater experience with historic moments for our community.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the Club.

Yours Respectfully,

Andrew Johnston General Manager & Director of Agronomy