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CAPTAIN’S MESSAGE
SGC Captain Vernon Khoo
Dear Fellow Members,
I would like to thank you for your feedback and accommodating to the new booking restrictions and procedures. Although members are temporarily limited to a maximum of two weekdays and one weekend round each week, we feel that the current system is a fair one that meets the interest of all members at large. In the past months, we have witnessed an unprecedented demand for golf in Singapore and around the world. The Club has also gained the cooperation of our Committee Members and SDC Board members to restrict their play so that we can further the interest of our members. We certainly wish to avoid introducing any new booking changes until The Serapong reopens on the 19th December 2020.
The Serapong The Serapong is progressing well and preparations are underway to have it ready for play. Barring any unforeseen issues, members can look forward to a beautiful new world class Serapong in a matter of weeks. I would like to thank the entire SGC team and my fellow members for your support during The Serapong upgrade. Our staff have played a very important and understated role to keep works on schedule during these difficult times, a special word of thanks to the team. A few members including myself have had a sneak peak of the improved Serapong and we are excited to present it to all of you soon. In order to ensure that all members get a fair chance to enjoy the newly revamped Serapong, I am happy to share that the Club shall reserve The Serapong for members play only until 1 February 2021. Full details on the booking procedures will be announced in due course.
The Tanjong We have seen almost 100% occupancy every day on our only available golf course – The Tanjong. This is OUR golf course and a very valuable asset. Let us all take pride and ownership by practicing good golf etiquette during the game to take care of it. It is every golfer’s responsibility to fill their divots with sand, repair ball marks and footprints in bunkers with your feet as best you can.
Please also be reminded to continue to observe the 90 Degree rule when you operate your golf carts and keep carts on paths on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Dangerous Play With more golf traffic, there has unfortunately also been a significant increase in dangerous play, near misses and altercations between members recently. Please practice care and patience during the game. As golfers, we must all wait for players in front to be safely out of range and green complex completely clear before playing a shot. Should you hit an errant shot or whenever in doubt, you must shout “Fore” loudly to warn others including golfers on the other holes. Avoid any risk and shout when you hit an errant shot even if you do not see anyone ahead. We are all amateur golfers and errant shots do happen from time to time. Please do offer a sincere apology if you do play a stray shot near others. We can all do our part in little ways to make golf more enjoyable for all and be more mindful to keep to a good pace when we play. For instance, avoid cleaning your clubs after you putt out; do that on the next tee. Please practice courtesy and show your fellow members and their guests respect at all times. Do enlist the help of our marshals if help is required.
Major Tournaments I would like to share that Singapore and SGC were closely edged out 53 votes to 50 by The Emirates Golf Federation, in the International Golf Federation’s selection of the host country/club for the World Amateur Team Championship in 2023.
In parting, I wish each and every one of you good health, enjoyable golf and lower scores.
