Raffles Connection - January-February 2014 by Raffles Country Club

Raffles Country Club // Vol. 22 // January-February 2014 // www.rcc.org.sg

LOCAL RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT SEMBAWANG COUNTRY CLUB & JURONG COUNTRY CLUB p05 New Deputy Chairman Mr Tan Soo Nan p06 Welcome New Members Night p29

Wishes all our members a happy & prosperous new year!

Contents President’s Message Petition From A Group Of RCC Members Named The “Restoration Interest Group” 05 Local Reciprocal Agreement Sembawang Country Club and Jurong Country Club 06 New Deputy Chairman Mr Tan Soon Nan Upcoming Club Competitions 07 Lunar New Year Operating Hours, Quarterly Fishing, Coming Up Aces 08 Welcoming New Staff Hello & Goodbyes 09 Staff Family Day Late Cancellation and No Show Fee RCC Champion Medalist 10 Letters of Compliment 11 August 2013 Monthly Medals Tiger Medal, Ladies Rosebowl Competition 13 November 2013 Monthly Medals, December 2013 Monthly Medals 15 Lake Course Improvements Update 17 Upcoming Events 18 Christmas Golf Safari Competition 19 Golf Tips: Set the Wrists for a Pure Stroke 20 Ria Bintan Junior Golf Camp 21 Social Media Now 22 Tips for Injury-Free Golf 24 Golfers’ Terrace/ The Albatross Lounge/ Shanshui Palace Promotions 29 Welcome New Members Night 30 Siem Reap Trip 31 Mahjong Competition A Word of Love 32 RECIPROCAL/AFFILIATED CLUBS 33 CLUB FACILITIES & DIRECTORY 02

EDITOR’S NOTE Welcome to this first edition for 2014! Firstly I would like to introduce our new Deputy Chairman Mr Tan Soo Nan who joined us on 1st November 2013, and welcome him to his new role. You can read about Mr Tan’s illustrious career on page 6.

As we gear up for the new year, there are many club activities and developments in the pipeline. We are in full swing in terms of the Lake course improvements, and having planted TifEagle Ultradwarf Bermuda grass on the greens, we look forward to the grow-in period over these coming months to meet our May opening date. An update is on page 15. 2013 was a bumper year of trips and activities organised by our hardworking lifestyle committee. The golf excursion to Siem Reap, Cambodia, proved to be a popular one, however it wasn’t just all about golf. The members who travelled to this historical part of the country

HIGHLIGHTS

Raffles Connection is published by Raffles Country Club, 450 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, Singapore 639932. MICA (P) No. 156/10/2013 Editorial Team Adam Robertson, General Manager Elaine Yeo, Marketing Manager Emily Toh, Communications Executive

also took time out to visit and raise funds for an orphanage. Check out the feature on page 30. Other activities included a Christmas golf safari competition which was graced by the Political Counsellor of the South Africa High Commission, and not forgetting our younger players, a junior golf camp to Ria Bintan was also organised for seven youngsters and their parents. Our regulars in this issue include a smorgasbord of food and beverage delights at the club, putting tips from Chris Marriott, and how to enjoy injury-free golf. Yes it is possible! Wishing you all successful golfing and a fantastic and prosperous year of the horse, and hope to see you soon on the fairways!

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MESSAGE CLUB NEWS GOLF LIFESTYLE FOOD & BEVERAGE EVENTS

MESSAGE

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

ow quickly 2013 has passed and a new year is here. Looking back at 2013, if I were to describe it in one word; the word “challenging” comes to mind, which is not exactly what the General Committee had in mind for the 25th Anniversary of the Club. Firstly, we were faced with a virtually new management team. Adam Robertson joined as the Club’s new General Manager. Shortly after, Steve Bruton came on board as our new Course Superintendent with a resume that will make other Singapore Golf Clubs envious. We also had to find replacements for our Finance, Marketing and Facilities positions. The new members of staff are settling in and will be expected to contribute greatly to the Club’s operations in the coming year. Secondly, the Singapore Land Authority’s announcements on the issue of lease extensions for golf courses in Singapore created an air of uncertainty about the future, not only to RCC but to all golf clubs. The General Committee believes this was a major cause of why members voted down the proposal to redevelop Palm Course in August 2013. A group of members requisitioned an Extraordinary General Meeting for a vote of no confidence against the President. No reasons for this drastic action were given in the Requisition and none were offered even at the EOGM. On the advice of the Club’s lawyers that the President is entitled to know the reasons so he would be able to defend himself, and with none being offered, a vote would be against the Rules of Natural Justice. Accordingly, no voting was allowed. Mr Tan Soon Nan was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Club. He is the CEO of Singapore Pools. The Club had a meeting with Ministry of Law (parent of SLA), SLA, URA and JTC. We managed to get a response from Min. Law that: “there is no plan not to renew RCC’s lease”. The Government’s five year master plan has left RCC land untouched but some other golf clubs had their land rezoned. This adds hope that RCC land lease is not a topical issue. I believe that members of golf clubs are beginning to realise that their land for golfing is not sacrosanct. They are on short term (30 year) leases and could be even shorter on renewal, given the Government’s plan for future land use in densely populated Singapore.

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Allied to this is a feeling that maximum utilisation be made of the existing golf lease. Every year is precious and RCC has up to year 2028. Some 280 active golfers in RCC evidently think so. They have requisitioned for an EOGM to get approval to upgrade the Palm Course. They have even agreed that members should contribute up to $3000 each to ensure the success of this project. An EOGM is scheduled in the first half of February 2014. Our Lake Course greens will be returfed with Tif-eagle to replace the tired Tidwarf that was reused when Lake was upgraded more than a decade ago. The greenside bunkers and green surrounds will also be touched up. Visually, Lake will look pretty much the same but the greens and greenside area will be far more challenging to all levels of players. All 18 greens have been returfed and the careful growingin of the turf will take us till May before the greens will be put to play. There is every expectation that Lake will be greatly improved for members’ enjoyment and will rise up the golf course rankings significantly. There were five Interclub golf games held in 2013, a great jump over previous years. Five golf clubs in China have reached reciprocal agreements with us, and they are located in Shanghai and the nearby cities. Other reciprocal agreements signed this year include Avondale in NSW, Australia, Ashinoko in Japan and KGSAAS in Malaysia. Lifestyle has organised golf trips not only to countries in South East Asia but also had the opportunity to promote an exciting golfing trip to South Africa for RCC members. Many members have also arranged private golf trips to our reciprocal clubs in the Klang Valley where the equivalent of nine 18hole golf courses await their visits. Again, if I were to choose one word to predict 2014, I would say this word is “Optimism”. I take this opportunity to wish all members and their families a belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Simon Yuen President

CLUB NEWS

PETITION FROM A GROUP OF RCC MEMBERS NAMED THE “RESTORATION INTEREST GROUP”

n 18th November 2013, the Management received a Petition (details of Petition are available at the tournament counter next to Golf Reception) from a group of eight members named the ‘Restoration Interest Group’. To date, management has received 280 signatories by members to convene an EOGM for the “Restoration and Modernization of Palm Course”. A brief of the Petition inclusive of an attached Explanatory Memorandum signed by supporters is as follows: • Restore and Modernize Palm Course – Budget of $16 million plus an additional $2 million contingency amount. • Members contribution of an amount not exceeding $3,000 per member as reserve for Club’s operations and repair of Lake Course when Palm is completed. • The Explanatory Memorandum has details of the Objective, Background, Meaning of Modernize and Memorability, Timeline, Budgeted Cost, Funding, Justification, Summary, Names of Restoration Interest Group.

• According to clause 30.5, “The General Committee shall call an EOGM when any question of importance arises and shall be bound to do so on receipt of a requisition signed by not less than One hundred (100) Members who shall state thereon the purpose for which they desire in the meeting to be called.” • As of 30th December 2013, a total of 280 signed Petitions have been received. • Date of EOGM – Under RCC’s Constitution, the last date to hold the EOGM is 18 February 2014. A copy of the updated Q&A on the Palm Course Restoration/Modernization Project is available for viewing at the Golfing Reception’s Notice Board. The management will keep members updated on the progress of this petition in due course. For further comments on the petition, members can email to Ronald Pereira at island.ron.pereira@ gmail.com or Lo Swee Wen at sweewen@live.com

An update on the status is as follows:

CLUB NEWS

Local Reciprocal Agreement Sembawang Country Club Effective from Tuesday 3rd Dec 2013

he club is pleased to present yet another local reciprocal arrangement to entice you to play at different courses on weekdays. This time, we’ve tied up with the newly renovated Sembawang Country Club. Please take note of the terms and conditions below: • Bookings are restricted to Tuesdays only (except Public Holidays), subject to the availability of the course. • The host club reserves the right to reject bookings if the course is booked for a Club Event or Private Golf Competition. • The tee times allocated to RCC members are: 8:46AM (1 flight) and 12:53PM (1 flight) every Tuesday. • Booking is open 7 days in advance and must be done through the Golf Reception. • The flight must consist of RCC members only and the Golfing Fee chargeable is $25.68 inclusive of buggy fee and GST per RCC member.

(From L to R): Peter Teo, GM SGA; Phua Hua Seng, Captain, Seletar Country Club; Derric Low, Captain, Sembawang Country Club; David Soh, Captain, RCC; Oh Kian Beng, Captain, Warren Golf & Country Club; Ross Tan, Captain, Jurong Country Club

Jurong Country Club

ur existing reciprocal establishment with Jurong Country Club at 9, Science Centre Road, Singapore 609078 is as follows. Please refer below for terms and conditions: • A visiting member may only use and enjoy the golfing facilities subject to the rules and regulations of the host club, unless otherwise permitted by the host club at its sole discretion. • A maximum of one (1) flight each day will be extended to the other club on days as specified except on public holidays. No flights will be extended in the event that the course is reserved for competitions. • RCC members to play at JCC * Tuesday at 8:35am * Thursday at 8:35am

• V isiting members shall be entitled to play golf, subject to availability, without the payment of green fee. However, buggy fee is payable at prevailing rate. Players in such flights must be members of home club. Visiting members have no rights to sign in guests under this arrangement. • A visiting member shall have no signing privileges and shall pay for all applicable charges and for food and beverages consumed by him, in cash or by credit card. • A ll bookings for starting times at the host club shall be made by the respective home club for its members by way of a Booking Form and shall contain sufficient information such as names, membership numbers and golf handicaps of the members.

CLUB NEWS

NEW Deputy Chairman Mr Tan Soo Nan

he Club is pleased to introduce Mr Tan Soo Nan as our Deputy Chairman, effective 1 November 2013.

Mr Tan is the Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Pools (Private) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Totalisator Board. Besides assuming the role of Chairman of the AsiaPacific Lottery Association (“APLA”) and being a member of the Executive Committee of APLA and the World Lottery Association, Mr Tan also serves on the board of some private/public listed companies and several not-for- profit committees, including the post of Vice-President of the Football Association of Singapore. Mr Tan was formerly the Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Capital (Private) Limited and Senior Managing Director of DBS Bank, with over 29 years of experience in the banking industry.

MONTH

4 JANUARY

8 FebRUARY

UPCOMING CLUB COMPETITIONS 6

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January Medal (StrokePlay) – PM @ Palm

2 3

Lunar New Year Competition – AM @ Palm

11 JanUARY

15 FebRUARY

Chairman’s Trophy – PM @ Palm

February Medal (Stableford) – PM @ Palm

11 JanUARY

26 FebRUARY

Quarterly prize presentation

Ladies Flag Competition – PM @ Palm

CLUB NEWS

QUARTERLY FISHING

LUNAR NEW YEAR OPERATING HOURS Location

Thursday, 30.01.2014 (Eve)

Friday, 31.01.2014 (CNY1)

Saturday, 01.02.2014 (CNY2)

Sunday, 02.02.2014 (CNY3)

Shanshui Restaurant

11.30am10.00pm

Closed

As Per Normal

Golferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terrace

7.00am6.00pm

7.00am6.00pm Buffet Lunch

7.00amAs Per 6.00pm Normal Light Snacks Only

Halfway House

7.00am6.00pm

Closed

As Per Normal

Changing Rooms

Closed at 8.00pm

As Per Normal

Jackpot Room

Closed at 5.30pm

Closed

Closed at 5.30pm

As Per Normal

Lake Course @ 1.45PM Monday, 24th February 2014 Members

Guests

Buggy fee

Buggies Strictly On Track!

FOC $ 10.70

$ 21.40

Prices inclusive of GST. A deposit of $ 5.00+ for each name tag given to guest and must be worn at all times, deposit will be returned at the end of activity in exchange for the name tag. Members are responsible for their guests at all times. Please read the rules & regulations given to you and your guests at registration. Fishing is permitted at the allocated ponds only. For your safety & security reasons, fishing is now limited to a maximum of 100 pax only. Please call the recreation reception at 68617649 for reservations.

COMING UP ACES Choo Guan Huat 12 October 2013

Lake Course, Hole 8, 191m

Chua Teck Beng 2 November 2013

Palm Course, Hole 3, 150m

Kazuhiro Takeuchi 2 November 2013

Palm Course, Hole 7, 145m

CLUB NEWS

WELCOMING NEW STAFF

Mr Kok Wai Kin Finance Manager A career professional with over 20 years of work experience, I have a strong background in accounting and finance, auditing, corporate/private banking and treasury. I was previously Head of Finance at a country club, Senior Business Finance Manager at Singapore Sports Council (SSC) and Deputy Finance Head at the most prestigious golf and country club in Singapore. Prior to joining the clubs and sports council, I held the position of Accounting Manager at a large polymer manufacturing company. Before that I worked as Regional Internal Auditor of

a large Japanese general trading firm. I have extensive experience in both external and internal audit gathered from working in big public accounting firms of Grant Thornton LLP, KPMG LLP and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Prior to that, I was a Foreign Exchange Dealer on the corporate/retail desk with a merchant bank and have considerable experience in treasury services and middle office banking operations. I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Distinction Average Grade from The Australian National University and a Bachelor of Business with extended major in Professional Accounting from the Queensland University of Technology. In addition, I am a Certified Practising Accountant of CPA Australia and a member of Institute of Internal Auditors Singapore.

Mr Cheng Xie Ming

Mr Martin G Canlas

Assistant Manager, IS

Executive, F&B

I have over 14 years working experience in IT related work, and I have worked in different industries such as education, manufacturing, IT System integrated and Hospitals. I also hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Network Engineering from ICIS of Nanyang Technological University.

I started off working as a manager with a well-known French restaurant in the Philippines. After working there for five years, I decided to explore opportunities in Singapore and discovered an interest in the wine industry. After pursuing my passion, I became a manager of a well-known wine company in Singapore. However, I found that this path was not for me and decided to come back to my first love which is food and beverage service. Challenged by the different setting of a country club, I am aiming to serve and do my best.

In addition, I hold the MCSA 2003, MCSE 2000, MCDBA 2000, SCSA for Solaris 8, Oracle Certified Database Administrator Expert 11gR2 (OCE), VMware Certified Profession (VCP) 4 and CCNA. I hope to use my experience to consolidate and virtualise the servers and standardise and optimise the network infrastructure to fulfill the IT industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standard for RCC.

GOOD BYE!

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CLUB NEWS

STAFF FAMILY DAY

onday 9th December 2013 may have marked 25 years of RCC Staff Days, but it also was the occasion of the very first RCC Staff Family Day, in recognition of the support family members have shown all these years. A total of 111 staff, together with 57 family members, attended the event held on the East Coast beach. Thanks to the perfect weather, many enjoyed the sumptuous BBQ and other activities like drawing/writing contests for children, a cooking contest for the mothers and wives, sports games, lucky draw and, last but not least, the largest number of Long Service awards, handed out by President Simon Yuen. RCC would like to thank all members, staff and sponsors who have supported the club and made this day possible. Here’s to a great 2014 to all!

LATE CANCELLATION AND NO SHOW FEE

lease be reminded that Late Cancellation or No Show Fee is subject to the rules below, as stipulated in the Golf Fixtures booklet: Weekdays: • Cancellation of booking must be done at least 3 hours before tee off time. • The Late Cancellation Fee or No Show Fee per slot is $50.00 and will be debited from the account of the member who made the booking. • Cancellation can be made in writing via fax, e-mail or in person. Weekends/Public Holidays: • Cancellation of booking must be done at least 48 hours before the tee off time.

• The Late Cancellation or No Show Fee is $150.00 per slot and will be debited from the account of the member who made the booking.

RCC CHAMPION MEDALIST LADIES

• Cancellation can be made in writing via fax, e-mail or in person. • Weekend flight must consist of a minimum of 3 balls, anything less will result in a penalty of $30.00, which will be debited from the account of the member who made the booking. • Flights with less than 3 players will lose their turn and can only tee off at the end of the time sheet subject to a minimum of 2 players.

Cho Yong Kum

Michelle Ang

Best Nett

Best GROSS

MEN

The management seeks your cooperation on the above matter.

Mark Oh

Sebastian Song

Best Nett

Best Gross 9

CLUB NEWS

Letters of Compliment Review sent in from by Mosto on TripAdvisor

Dear Elaine

“Superb golfing experience”

I would like to thank the Captain and Management of the Raffles Club for their warm hospitality during the South African Golf Day on 21 December 2013.

Reviewed 3 December 2013 I was invited to play a mini tournament on the Palm Course which was well maintained with fairways requiring strategic execution. There were also many lakes and sand dunes. The club house is very relaxing and is staffed with friendly employees. It overlooks the beautiful golf courses and is a greatly relaxing place to sit with a drink after one’s game. There are also clean and spacious locker rooms and bath areas.

The event was a great success and we are looking forward to partner with the prestigious Raffles Club and its esteemed members to foster stronger relations between the communities of South Africa and Singapore.

Hi Elaine,

On a more personal note, thank you for going out of your way to make Thinta and myself feel right at home. You have been a wonderful hostess.

Many thanks for you and your team with all your hard work to ensure this year’s tournament a huge success.

We also cherish the gifts, which will serve as a reminder of a wonderful evening.

If I receive any feedback on the course, I will pass it along. We will be having a post mortem meeting sometime soon, therefore if you have any feedback on your end I would love to hear it.

I have truly enjoyed the socialising with your members after the formal event, which provided me with a wonderful opportunity to “let the hair down” after a hectic time following the passing of our beloved former President Mandela. Please pass my best regards to all your charming friends who contributed to the success of the evening.

Things that went well, things to be improved on etc. Please thank your team on behalf of AmCham for their wonderful support. Best, Courtney Young Programming and Corporate Events Manager The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore) “My Special Thanks to Social Lifestyle team as well as RCC management team, Novem and Roderick for assisting and organising such a wonderful and enjoyable trip. This is the first time I joined a trip organised by the Lifestyle team where I get the opportunity to meet more members. We had a great time enjoying food and golf as well as great company. Looking forward to more trips from the Lifestyle team. Well done! Keep up the good work. Mr Albert Tan

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I am really looking forward to the fishing event on 24 February 2014. Best Regards, Andre Van Straten Political Counsellor, South African High Commission, Singapore

GOLF

AUGUST 2013 monthly medals The Management regrets for the delay of below results

Champion Score 39 pts by Teo Keow Seng Champion Score 38 pts by Tan Kok Jin James Champion Score 41 pts by Lee Thiam Seng Champion Score 43 pts by Quek Lee Tiam Judy Champion Score 39 pts OCB by Lee Yuke Lan

Men’s A Division Winner Player Teo Keow Seng Score 39 pts

1st Runner-Up Loh Chee Meng 37 pts OCB

2nd Runner-Up Ong Kian Keong 37 pts

Men’s B Division Winner Player Tan Kok Jin James Score 38 pts

1st Runner-Up Huang Ching Lien 37 pts OCB

2nd Runner-Up Denis F. White 37 pts OCB

Men’s C Division Winner Player Lee Thiam Seng Score 41 pts

Runner-Up Ang Teck Eng 39 pts OCB

Ladies’ A Division Winner Player Quek Lee Tiam Judy Score 43 pts

Runner-Up Cho Yong Kum 35 pts

Ladies’ B Division Winner Player Lee Yuke Lan Score 39 pts OCB

Runner-Up Wong Swee Kua 39 pts

TIGER MEDAL (in conjunction with August Medal) Champion Score 39 pts by Teo Keow Seng Champion Score 38 pts by Tan Kok Jin James Champion Score 41 pts by Lee Thiam Seng Champion Score 43 pts by Quek Lee Tiam Judy

Men’s A Division Winner Player Teo Keow Seng Score 39 pts

1st Runner-Up Loh Chee Meng 37 pts OCB

2nd Runner-Up Ong Kian Keong 37 pts

Men’s B Division Winner Player Tan Kok Jin James Score 38 pts

1st Runner-Up Huang Ching Lien 37 pts OCB

2nd Runner-Up Denis F. White 37 pts OCB

Men’s C Division Winner Player Lee Thiam Seng Score 41 pts

Runner-Up Ang Teck Eng 39 pts OCB

2nd Runner-Up Heng Thye Yong 39 pts

Ladies’ Division Winner Player Quek Lee Tiam Judy Score 43 pts

Runner-Up Lee Yuke Lan 39 pts OCB

2nd Runner-Up Wong Swee Kua 39 pts

LADIES ROSEBOWL COMPETITION Champion Score 69 Nett OCB by Liu Tsai Chang @ Sonia Liu

Ladies’ Rosebowl Competition Best Nett 1st Runner-Up Nett Player Liu Tsai Chang @ Sonia Liu Lye Kim Hua Irene Score 69 Nett OCB 69 Nett

2nd Runner-Up Nett Cheong Yoke Keng 74 Nett 11

Member

$38+ each

Guest

$188+

each

Includes Green & Buggy fee, 6 course Buffet Lunch & Yusheng. Menu: Prosperity Yu Sheng, Deep Fried Shrimp paste Chicken Wings, Spicy Sweet Fresh Fish Fillets, Curry Chicken with Noodle or Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Golden Braised Bean curd & Dessert

GOLF

NOVEMBER 2013 monthly medals Champion Score 69 Nett OCB by Lim Eng Lee Henry Champion Score 68 Nett by Lee Beng Chye Champion Score 68 Nett by Yu Hong Chin Henry Champion Score 70 Nett by Quek Lee Tiam Judy Champion Score 72 Nett by Sen Choy Lin Josephine

Men’s A Division Best Nett Player Lim Eng Lee Henry Score 69 Nett OCB

Best Gross Chua Teck Beng 79 Gross

Runner-up Nett Lau Wing Cheok 69 Nett OCB

Men’s B Division Best Nett Player Lee Beng Chye Score 68 Nett

Best Gross Lim Han Sin 84 Gross

Runner-up Nett Ong Hoo Eng Willie 69 Nett OCB

Men’s C Division Best Nett Player Yu Hong Chin Henry Score 68 Nett

Best Gross Phua Yong Tong Philip 93 Gross

Ladies’ A Division Best Nett Player Quek Lee Tiam Judy Score 70 Nett

Best Gross Chloe Wong 78 Gross

Ladies’ B Division Best Nett Best Gross Player Sen Choy Lin Josephine Teo Ching Ching Maria Score 72 Nett 98 Gross

DECEMBER 2013 monthly medals Champion Score 42 pts by Calvin Raymond Lee Champion Score 41 pts by Png Tek San Champion Score 35 pts by Edward Teo Chang Boo Champion Score 37 pts by Quek Lee Tiam Judy Champion Score 37 pts by Cheong Yoke Keng

Men’s A Division Winner Player Calvin Raymond Lee Score 42 pts

1st Runner-Up Ang Poh Hock Bobby 40pts

2nd Runner-Up Teo Keow Seng 38 pts

Men’s B Division Winner Player Png Tek San Score 41 pts

1st Runner-Up Tan Kee Sze Allan 38 pts

2nd Runner-Up Sim Han Ronnie 37 pts

Men’s C Division Winner Runner-Up Player Edward Teo Chang Boo Kazuhiro Takeuchi Score 35 pts 34 pts Ladies’ A Division Winner Player Quek Lee Tiam Judy Score 37 pts

Runner-Up Seow Shy Tyng Denise 36 pts

Ladies’ B Division Winner Player Cheong Yoke Keng Score 37 pts

Runner-Up Pua Lay Tin 35 pts

GOLF

LAKE COURSE IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE

he new TifEagle Ultradwarf Bermuda grass will arrive on December 17th to 21st for planting. We have completed many tasks in preparation for the new grass as follows:

• Hired Neil Haworth of N&H Golf Design to review and provide technical guidance with the green contours during the resurfacing work. • Removal of old grass and thatch layer of 10cm depth. • Adjusted green contours for better surface drainage and tie-in to the green surrounds. In several cases all the water was flowing out the front of the green and Neil adjusted the surface drainage in two to three directions where allowed. • Addition of low cut chipping areas around the greens for increased playability options. • Re turfed the green surrounds with new Zoysia matrella. • Installed a root barrier system to keep the TifEagle grass separated from the Zoysia matrella. • Adjusted the root zone in some of the older greens and added new sand to achieve the proper depth of over 40cm. • The root zone was adjusted with the proper soil fertiliser amendments as per the soil test results before planting. We look forward to a successful planting and grow-in period over the next few months to meet the early May opening date.

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Adding soil fertiliser amendments to Lake 9 Green Incorporating amendments into the top 5-7 cm of the green with the bunker rake. TEHC International turfing the green surrounds of 7 green with Zoysia matrella. Installing a plastic root barrier around 12 green. This will help to keep out the Zoysia matrella.

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GOLF

UPCOMING EVENTS JANUARY 2014 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

New Year’s Day

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Shotgun Social (AM) / RCC Medals (Strokeplay) – Palm (PM)

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Chairman’s Trophy, Palm (PM) Shotgun

Private Tournament Palm (PM) - 40 pax R/T

Private Tournament Palm (PM) - 80 pax R/T

SGA Interclub League 2014 Selection – Palm (PM)

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Lake AM Closed

Lake Course Close Whole Day

SGA Interclub League 2014 Selection – Palm (PM)

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Lake AM Closed

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

FEBRUARY 2014 Sunday

Monday

Private Tournament Palm (AM) - 30 pax R/T Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Tuesday

Private Tournament Palm (PM) - 80 pax R/T

Chinese New Year Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday 01

Chinese New Year

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

SGA Inter Club League 2014 Selection – Palm (PM)

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

Lunar New Year Competition – Palm (AM)

Private Tournament – Shotgun, Lake (PM)

Private Tournament – Shotgun, Palm (PM)

15 RCC Medals (Stableford) – Palm (PM)

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

SGA Interclub League 2014 Selection – Lake (PM)

RCC Quarterly Fishing – Lake (PM)

Ladies Flag Competition – Palm (PM)

GOLF

Christmas Golf safari competition

hristmas cheer was in abundance as a large number of golfers teed off in the Christmas Golf Safari Competition which was held on Saturday December 21st on the Palm course.

Graced by Andre van Straten, Political Counsellor of the South Africa High Commission, the event was played using the Greensome format (a partnership of two players with the winning team being the one which returned the lowest nett score).

(L-R) Mr Andre van Straten, Political Counselor of the South Africa High Commission with Mr David Soh, Club Captain.

The weather Gods smiled kindly upon the participants, with no weather interruption â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in fact the first flight came back in under four hours after 18 holes and before the 1pm shot gun start of the competition, many ladies were spotted decorating their buggies. At the post-tournament cocktail and prize presentation, many members took the opportunity to tuck into some traditional turkey and South African canapĂŠs, in addition to sampling some fine bottles of South African wine which was made possible by our generous sponsor, Out of Africa Golf Tour Ltd.

RESULTS: 1st Winning Team Morris Pang & Nainal Kok: 56Nett 2nd Winning Team Derrick Tay & Bryan Chen: 66Nett 3rd Winning Team Robert Stark & Ibolya Stark: 67Nett

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GOLF

GOLF TIPS: Set the Wrists For a Pure Stroke

here is of course more than one way to achieve the desired result when putting. The varied styles used by tour players of the world prove that unlike diving and gymnastics, golfers are not allocated points for style, form or technique... not a game of ‘HOW’? But instead, ‘HOW MANY’? BUT REMEMBER THIS: A complicated setup leads to complicated movements which will then be very difficult to repeat, especially when under pressure!! In this article, RCC junior golfer Zachary Ong demonstrates the positive improvements we have made to his putting setup, with the main focus being on the grip, wrist and forearm angles. At just 9yrs of age, Zachary is certainly not going to win any long drive competitions, however there is absolutely nothing holding him or any other amateur golfer back from developing a pure putting stroke. Zachary recently showed his huge potential and did Raffles Country Club proud by recording a commendable 3rd place finish in his age division at the Kids Golf World Championship, played on the difficult Cempaka Course at Palm Resort in Malaysia.

BEFORE Zachary previously gripped the club quite weak in his left hand (left hand too far underneath the grip), causing the putter shaft, ball and his hips to all be positioned too far away from the target. See image 1. Zachary’s hands were previously very low at address with his forearms literally resting on his body. The forearms were not in line with the shaft and the toe of the putter sat slightly up off the ground. See image 2.

AFTER Zachary’s grip is more neutral, creating similar angles in both wrists. The grip end of the shaft now points slightly left of his belt buckle allowing the ball to be positioned more forward in the stance. The improved wrists angles have increased the tilt or angle in his spine (right shoulder sits lower than the left). See Image 3. Zachary’s hands are now higher from the ground and further from the body and his forearms are properly aligned with the shaft. The toe of the putter now sits more flush with the ground. See Image 4. Finally, you will notice that Zachary no longer putts wearing his glove. While there are no rules in this department, the large majority of the world’s very best putters will opt to remove their glove when arriving on the green to create more feel. Achieving good wrist angles will set you up nicely for a simple and pure stroke!

Chris Marriott Head PGA Professional, Raffles Country Club Email: chris@academyofgolf.com.sg Mobile: 98898600 Chris is the highest qualified Right Sided Swing Instructor in Asia. Several of the region’s elite junior, amateur and professional golfers train under Chris’s guidance. Chris formerly coached the Singapore’s National Men’s, Ladies and Youth Squads with great success and was responsible for designing and implementing the inaugural Singapore Sports School Golf Programme that has produced a long list of young champions.

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RIA BINTAN JUNIOR GOLF CAMP

handful of RCC juniors recently had the opportunity to play on one of the region’s most awarded and celebrated golf courses.

RCC’s Mark Higgs accompanied seven junior players, together with five parents, to the Gary Player-designed championship course at Ria Bintan Golf Club from 28th to 29th November. Here, they were able to pick up some valuable golf tips, bond with other juniors and play on one of the best courses in South-East Asia. Ng Jing Wen’s parent, Dennis Ng, was particularly pleased with the organisation of the junior golf camp. “It was a helpful and interesting event! The kids enjoyed themselves and had fun at Ria Bintan, and the camp also helped to improve their focus and golf game. I will definitely let my children participate again.” Added Alex Wong, father of Chloe and Naomi Wong, “I think the trip was well planned with regards to travel, hotel bookings, transportation and meals. Thanks again for coordinating.” Stay tuned for more junior golf camps coming up in the future!

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SOCIAL MEDIA NOW

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8 World Golf

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TIPS FOR INJURYFREE GOLF

ne of the challenging aspects of being an amateur or professional golfer is that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bound to be some element of injury along the way. Lower back pain, golf elbow, shoulder, hand and wrist aches, niggling injuries and the odd twinge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; these, and more, are all part and parcel of the game of golf. While some players may get lucky and escape these ailments during their playing years, many (and professional golfers are not immune here) can experience some sort of discomfort from playing the game. In the past, the focus on healing injuries has mostly been done once it develops, by physiotherapists, chiropractors etc., but the trend is to try and prevent an injury before it occurs. Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) has a GOLFfit program which provides structured golf-fit programs in such a set up. It also has the convenience of having in-house specialists all in the same place, plus a very well equipped therapeutic exercise area. Its GOLFfit programme emphasises golf specific screening and assessment. The objectives are to maximise golf performance (increase swing distance and precision through improving flexibility, balance, strength and stability), prevent injuries and deformities such as scoliosis especially in young golfers, enhance longevity in the game, as well as treat any golf-related injuries. Other golf injury treatment programs tend to focus on the treatment of injuries after they have occurred, but the physiotherapists conducting the programme have been trained in golf-specific rehabilitation and biomechanical analysis of the golf swing. The programme offers a holistic approach to a better, safer and longer game, and a golf specialist physiotherapist will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your body. Based on your specific conditions and needs, the physiotherapist will tailor a program accordingly. More and more golfers have embraced the study of Pilates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a form of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates, which emphasises the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility, and awareness - and have included it in their overall fitness and wellbeing regime. A number of touring pros have completed Pilates courses and it has also become a popular exercise for amateur golfers who want to improve their core stability and movement, which in turn can help their performance on the golf course.

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Focus Pilates, which has been around since 2004, has studios in Orchard and Raffles Place. Its approach is based on creating a Pilates and physiotherapy environment that focuses on effective and safe exercise and treatment to assist you in achieving your goals as fast and effectively as possible. Its Pilates for sports conditioning programme can help to improve your sporting performance by providing muscle balance, core strength, correct posture, muscle flexibility and muscle efficiency. Both studios are equipped with Pilates and rehabilitation facilities such as dedicated private Pilates areas with all of the necessary equipment including the chair, trap table and barrel, reformer class areas, tower class areas and physiotherapy treatment rooms.

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In 2005, the company Omnititan introduced the Phiten O2 into Singapore. It’s a Hyperbaric Air Therapy Chamber (HATC) for Hyperbaric Air Therapy and was first adopted by the Singapore national swimming team who took a Phiten O2 with them to two SEA games. How it works is that it takes the surrounding ambient air (that has only 20% of oxygen) from the environment, which then goes through the Phiten Air-filter at a compressor, and through air pressure the oxygen level inside the Chamber is at 25%. Benefits include fatigue relief, promotion of cell metabolism for recovery from injury, eyestrain reduction, better blood circulation, relief of hand and leg swelling and anti-aging. By setting the oxygen level deliberately at below 30% it means that anyone can use the Phiten O2 – there is no restriction on age – however if that were to increase then it would be deemed a medical device and medical certification would be required. An HATC (which is portable and easy to set up) was installed in the players’ locker room during the 2010 and 2011 Barclays Singapore Open (BSO), and was tried out by a number of European and Asian Tour players. The hard-type Phiten NEO O2 unit was recently acquired by the National Institute of Education for sports science research purposes. The Phiten O2 unit in the Recovery Lab at Marina Square is the soft-type (blue chamber). The first 20 to call Phiten Recovery Lab on 6338 5767 (address : Marina Square 6 Raffles Boulevard #03-338 - www.phitengolf.sg) will receive a Phiten Hyperbaric Air Therapy one hour session FREE and receive a Phiten Goodie Bag.

GOLFER’S TERRACE

FOOD & BEVERAGE

GOLFER’S TERRACE WISHES EVERYONE 新年快乐Happy Lunar New Year 2014! Prosperity Yu Sheng (serving for 4) 新年鱼生 Golden Deep Fried Shrimp Paste Chicken Wings 鳳凰于飛 Spicy Sweet Fresh Fish Fillets 糖醋鱼片 Singapore’s Favourite Curry Chicken with Noodles & Steam Rice 黃金咖哩鸡 “Luck & Health “ Mixed Vegetables 罗汉斋 Golden Braised Beancurd 红烧豆腐 Longevity Sweet Date Soup 清汤 Mandarin Orange Harmony 吉祥如意

$ 38.38+ 1st Day Of The Lunar New Year, Prosperous Lunch Buffet & Have Your Fortune Told In A Sweet And Crispy Way

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Golfers Terrace a la carte menu gets vegelicious from 11.00 am – 7.30 pm Vegetarian Honey Pork Rib @ $7.50 Veg Kon Pao Chicken @ $7.50 Veg Stir Fried Pork Kidney @ $7.50 Veg Braised Tofu @ $7.50 Veg Fried Hor Fun @ $6.50 Veg Fried Rice @ $6.50 Veg Fried Bee Hoon @ $6.50 Veg Abalone & Mushroom @ $7.50 Veg Hot & Spicy Soup @ $5.20 Guest 10% + 10% + 7% GST applies

Starting 1st January 2014, you can order your favourite vegetarian dish at the Golfers’ Terrace all day long!

THE ALBATROSS LOUNGE

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CAPE DREAMS MERLOT Albatross welcomes South Africa’s Cape Dreams Merlot this January 2014. They will join us in wishing members of Raffles Country Club a successful year of the horse 2014...

2 Bottles of Cape Dreams Merlot @

$68.80

(Guests, +10% + 10% applies)

ALBATROSS LA VIE EN ROSE The perfect pair this February.

2 Bottles Of Chateau Timberlay Bordeaux Supérieur @

$68.80+ +10% + 10% + 7% applies for guests

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年年有余！ YU SHENG Toss for good luck! 3RD DAY OF THE LUNAR NEW YEAR ONWARDS, AVAILABLE AT SHANSHUI RESTAURANT, GOLFER’S TERRACE & ATRIUM

$28.00 $58.00

(4 pax) (6-10 pax)

RAFFLES COUNTRY CLUB Ang Pao Game Saturday, 8th February 2014 Venue : Palm & Lake Course Format of Play : 4 Ball Better Ball (4BBB) Time : Shotgun Start @ 7.45 am Prosperity Lunch Only @

$25.00

Golf & Prosperity Lunch @

$48.00

(inclusive of buggy & GST)

1.30 pm @ The Foyer & Lunch Stamford Suite * Cocktails & Roar Of The Lions* * Prosperity Lunch (Yu Sheng) * Chinese Orchestra * Prize Presentation Million Dollar Big Sweep For more information, please call Golf Reception @ 6861 7655 or golfrecep@rcc.org.sg

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SHANSHUI RESTAURANT

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新春精选席

蒜香金沙脆皮鸡

Lunar New Year 2014 Menu A

雀巢锦绣带子

$388.00++ For 10 pax

新年鱼生

Good Luck Yu Sheng

药材炖鸡汤

Double Boiled Longevity Chicken Soup

港蒸游水金目卢

Steamed Sea Bass in Golden Sauce

富贵皇帝鸡

Golden Crispy Roasted Chicken Sautéed Vegetables and Scallop in Swallow’s Nest

橙汁虾球

Wok Fried Prosperity Prawn Balls

干烧伊面

Thousand Years Ee Fu

潮州芋泥

Teochew Or Ni in Coconut Cream

*佛跳墙全席

Braised Prosperity Chicken

Buddha Jump Over The Wall Set

咖啡排骨

$888.00++

Pork Ribs in Scented Black Gold

潮洲素菜

Traditional Teochew Cabbage

花雕酒活虾

Live Prawns in Longevity Chinese Wine

干烧伊面

Thousand Years Ee Fu

龙眼凤梨

Golden Coin Pineapple with Longans

*鲍翅笋壳席

Lunar New Year 2014 Menu B

$688.00++ For 10 pax

(Advance Order)

For 10 pax

新年鱼生

Good Luck Yu Sheng

佛跳墙

Buddha Jump Over The Wall

港蒸游水红斑

Steamed Live Red Garoupa in Superior Sauce

雀巢锦绣带子

Sauté Vegetables and Scallop in Swallow’s Nest

黄金虾球

Prawns Enveloped in Hot Salted Gold Yolks

家鄉面綫

Traditional Longevity Mee Sua

金瓜芋泥

Or Ni in Sweet Tender Pumpkin

新年鱼生

Good Luck Yu Sheng

鸡炖大鲍翅

Shark’s Fin Double Boiled in Chicken Consommé (Individual Serving)

潮洲蒸鲳鱼

Steamed Pomfret Teochew Style

五味卤鹅

Emperor’s Choice of Goose Meat with 5 Exotic Spices

For reservations please call 6862 1838/9

EVENTS

Welcome New Members Night

CC hosted more than 20 new members accompanied by their spouses for a cocktail and an introduction session recently. Held at the Albatross, this quarterly event saw members and guests being treated to scrumptious finger food, drinks and desserts. The cozy evening gave members an insight into RCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golfing and recreational facilities together with an introduction to the friendly staff of the club.

01 (L-R) Mr Kim Soon Woo, Mr Adam Robertson, RCC General Manager and Mr Simon Yuen, Club President. 02,04 Members tucking into some scrumptious finger food, drinks and desserts. 03 (L-R) Mr Sugii Mamoru with Mr Wong Toon Suan, Club Vice President.

EVENTS

SIEM REAP TRIP (12TH TO 15TH DECEMBER 2013)

ur recent golf outing to Cambodia consisted of all the ingredients necessary for a really enjoyable trip — Great Golf, Great Fellowship, Great Sightseeing & Great Social Service. Yes, it was indeed four GREAT DAYS for 30 RCC members visiting the historical city of Siem Reap. There are a number of superb golf courses situated in and around Siem Reap, and we were fortunate enough to play three rounds of challenging golf at the Sir Nick Faldodesigned Angkor Golf Resort, Phokeethra Golf Course and Siem Reap Booyoung Country Club. On the second day, we also held a friendly competition based on blind partners using system 36 (combined stableford points). The deserving winners were: Champion – Cindy Tan / Tan Poh Kee Runner-Up – Teo Keow Seng / Polly Sim In the spirit of giving and sharing during this festive season, we visited an orphanage after our golf game on the second day of our trip. For the past 30 years, this centre (BFT) has been actively involved in rebuilding

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Cambodia society and has an on-going child support centre housing 30 children. In addition, the centre also conducts English language lessons, leadership skills and so on. Collectively and spontaneously, the golfers raised more than USD$860 to buy groceries, household necessities and children’s goodies as our gift and contribution to this orphanage. It was certainly a worthy cause and memorable visit for all of us. On the third day, we took a break from golf and enjoyed a full day tour visiting three magnificent temples - the UNESCO World Heritage Site Angkor Wat, The Bayon and Ta Prohm, where Angelina Jolie filmed and starred in Tomb Raider. Our fourth ingredient — fellowship – flowed throughout the golfing break with many members making new ties and bonding with old friends. With this fruitful trip, all of us look forward to joining further RCC golfing holidays. Peter Tan Chairman, Lifestyle Committee

EVENTS

MAHJONG COMPETITION

ahjong dates back 4,000 years to a time when Chinese aristocrats were the only people playing the game, keeping the rules a secret from Chinese peasants. As a result, the game only became known nationwide when China became a republic in 1911. Now, the game has evolved into a very popular pastime which is generally played by four players. RCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second Mahjong competition, held on 9th November, proved to be a hit among our 16 participating members. The fee of $25 included a buffet brunch and high tea as well as cash vouchers for the winners. The Overall champion Julie Chua won by just $1 over Rosalind Chan. In the PK division, Esther Oh triumphed over Elvina Wong. All participants received a door gift (RCC ball marker) and there were eight lucky draw winners. The feedback was very positive and some members have requested to have this event on a more frequent basis.

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Ms Denise Seow (Lifestyle Sub-Committee Member) presenting prize to Ms. Julie Chua (Overall champion). Ms Esther Oh (PK Group Winner) receiving prize from Ms Denise Seow (Lifestyle Sub-Committee Member). Ms Shirley Tan (General Committee Member and F&B Sub-Committee Chairman) with our RCC ladies.

A Word of Love

he clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stamford foyer holds a special place in the hearts of both Boo and Reg, as it was where they met on 22nd November 1988, and where their love for each other began. On 22nd November 2013, they celebrated their silver anniversary in the Stamford foyer. It was truly a joyous celebration with their beloved family and friends. We wish them the best of health and happiness for many years to come.

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RECIPROCAL CLUBS AUSTRALIA Avondale Golf Club Avon Road, Pymble P.O Box 20, Pymble 2073 New South Wales, Australia Tel: 61-2-9449 6455 Fax: 61-2-9488 7065 www.avondalegolfclub.com.au Macquarie Links International Golf Club Macquarie Links Drive, Macquaries Links, Sydney, NSW 2565, Australia Tel: +61-2-8796 5888 Fax: +61-2-9605 7900 www.macquarielinksgolfclub.com.au Sanctuary Lakes Club Greg Norman Drive, Sanctuary Lakes Victoria 3030, Australia Tel: +61-3-9395 2888 Fax: +61-3-9395 2988 www.sanctuarylakes.com.au Sun City Country Club St. Andrews Drive, Yanchep Sun City, Western Australia 6035, Australia Tel: +61-8-9561 1148 Fax: +61-8-9561 5033 www.suncitycountryclub.com.au The Lakes Golf Club Corner King St. & Vernon Ave, Eastlakes 2018, Australia Tel: +61-2-9669 1311 Fax: +61-2-9669 6206 www.thelakesgolfclub.com.au The Links Kennedy Bay Dalloway Road, Port Kennedy, Western Australia, 6172, Australia Tel: +61-8-9524 5991 Fax: +61-8-9524 6660 www.kennedybay.com.au The Vines Golf and Country Club Verdelho Drive, The Vines, WA 6069, Australia Tel: +61-8-9297 3000 Fax: +61-8-9297 0729 www.vines.com.au

BRUNEI Pantai Mentiri Golf Club Km 15½, Jalan Kota Batu, Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673-279 1021/ 279 2014 Fax: +673-279 0773 www.pantaimentirigolfclub.com

CHINA Meishi Mayflower International Golf Club 88 West Binhai Road, Code No: 570311 Haikou City, Hainan Province, China Tel: 086-0898-6870 3213 Fax: 086-0898-6871 8992/6871 0888 www.imgprestige.com/club/meishimayflower-golf-club Shanghai Sun Island International Club 2588 Shentai Road, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District Shanghai China 201714 Tel: (8621) 69833888 Fax: (8621) 69833033 http://www.sunislandclub.com/

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Suzhou SunIsland International Club YangCheng Lake South, KuaTang Town, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, P.R.C. 215122 Tel: +86 (0512) 6702 3488 Fax: +86 (0512) 6702 3322 Nanjing SunIsland Leisure & Resort Club Co. Ltd Nanjing Sunisland The West Bank of Yanzhi River, Tianzheng Bridge district, Lishui, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P.R.C. 211200 Tel: +86 (025) 5622 1688 Fax: +86 (025) 5622 1699 Yangzhou Prime International Vacation Club Co. Ltd 2588 Shentai Road, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District Shanghai China 201714 Tel: +86 (0514) 8750 8288 Tianjin Fortune Lake Golf Club Tuanbo Town, Jinghai Country Tianjin, 300193 Tel: +86 22 6850 5299 Fax: +86 22 6850 5277 www.itourbeijing.com/china-golf/ tianjin-golf/tianjin-fortune-lakegolf-club.htm Tianjin Warner International Golf Club No.1 Nanhai Road, TEDA Tianjin China, 300457 Tel: +8622 2532 6009 Fax: +8622 2532 1871 www.warnergolfclub.com

INDONESIA Finna Golf & Country Club JI. Raya Barsari, Prigen, Pasuruan 67157, East Java, Indonesia Tel: +62-343-63 4888 Fax: +62-343-63 2156 www.finnagolf.com Gunung Geulis Country Club JI. Pasir Angin, Gadog Bagor 16720, West Java, Indonesia Tel: (0251) 8257500/8257400 Fax: (0251) 8257430 www.gununggeulis.com

JAPAN Ashinoko Country Club 4708 Minamiharasasuga Mishima-shi, Shizuoka Tel: 055-985-2121 Fax: 055-985-2480 www.ashinokocc.com

MACAU Macau Golf & Country Club 1918 Estrada de Hac Sa, Ilha de Coloane Macau Tel: (853) 2887 1188 Fax: (853) 2888 1034 www.mgccmacau.com

MALAYSIA Glenmarie Golf & Country Club No. 3 Jalan Usahawan U1/8 40150 Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 603-7803 9090 Fax: 603-7803 2728 www.glenmariegolf.my Kelab Golf Negara Subang Jalan SS7/2, Kelana Jaya 47301, Petaling Jaya Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 603-7876 0381/0388 Fax: 603-7875 5267 (General) 603-7874 9796 (Golf) www.subanggolf.com

Kelab Golf Sarawak Petra Jaya 93050 Kuching, Serawak, Malaysia Tel: +082-44 0966 Fax: +082-44 1733 www.kgswak.com

Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah No.1, Rumah Kelab, Jalan Kelab Golf 13/6, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel: 03-55105872 Fax: 03-55105860 www.kgsaas.com.my Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club No. 10 Jun 1/70D Off, Jln Bukit Kiara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +02-03-2093 1111 Fax: +02-03-2093 3393 www.klgcc.com Meru Valley Golf & Country Club Jalan Bukit Meru, 30020 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia Tel: +02-05-529 3300 / 529 3333 Fax: +02-05-529 3311 / 529 3361 www.meruvalley.com.my Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu, 88100 Sabah, Malaysia Tel: (6088) 318 888 Fax: (6088) 317 777 www.suteraharbour.com

Tropicana Golf & Country Resort Jalan Kelab Tropicana 47410 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel: +603 7804 8888 Fax: +603 7804 3688 www.tropicanagolf.com

PHILIPPINES Alta Vista Golf & Country Club Aznar Road, Pardo, Cebu City, Philippines Tel: (032) 272 7971 Fax: (032) 272 4090 Www.altavistagolfcebu.com Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club Barangay Javalera, General Trias, Cavite 4107, Philippines Tel: (046) 419 2841 Fax: (046) 419 2843 Www.eagle-Ridge.com.ph

VIETNAM Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club Sao Do, Chi Linh, Hai Duong, Vietnam Tel: +84-320-358 5617 Fax: +84-320-358-5618 Www.chilinhstargolf.com.vn Danang Golf Club Son Tra – Dien Ngoc Coastal Street Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District Da Nang City, Vietnam Tel: +84-511-3958-111 Fax: +84-511-3958-112 Www.dananggolfclub.com Long Thanh Golf Club National Highway 51, Tan Mai Ii Hamlet, Phuoc Tan Village, Long Thanh District, Dong Nai Province, Vietnam Tel: +84-61-51 2512 Fax: +84-61-51 2513 Www.longthanhgolfresort.com The Montgomerie Links Vietnam Dien Ngoc Commune, Dien Ban District, Quang Name Province, Vietnam Tel:+84-510-394 2942 Fax: +84-510-394 1940 Www.montgomerielinks.com

AFFILIATED CLUBS AUSTRALIA Araluen Country Club Country Clube Avenue, Roleystone, 6111 Western Australia Tel: +61-8-9397 9000 Fax: +61-8-9397 9001 www.araluencc.com.au

BRUNEI The Empire Hotel & Country Club Jerudong Bg3122 Negara Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673-241 8888 / 241 8222 Fax: +673-241 8999 / 241 7815 www.theempirehotel.com

CHINA Mission Hills Golf Club Mission Hills Road Guanlan Town, 518110 Shenzhen, China Tel: +852-282 60288 Fax: +86-755-2802 0888 Ext 33333 www.missionhillschina.com Orient Pearl Golf Club No.99 South Guangming Street, Daliushu Village, Beishicao Town, Shunyi District, Beijing City, 101315 China Tel: +86-10-6042 5851 Fax: +86-10-6042 5851 www.beijinggolfcourses.com

INDONESIA Rancamaya Golf & Country Club Jl. Ramcamaya Utama, Ciawi, Bogor 16720, Indonesia Tel: +62-251-824 2278 Fax: +62-251-824 2284 www.rancamaya.com

JAPAN Robert Trent Jones II Club

MACAU Macau Golf & Country Club 1918 Estrada de Hac Sa Ilha de, Coloane, Macau Tel: +853-2887 1188 Fax: +853-2888 1034 www.mgccmacau.com

THAILAND Blue Canyon Country Club 165 Moo 1, Thepkasattri Road, Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand Tel: +66-076-32 8088 Fax: +66-076-32 8068 www.bluecanyon.com

Signed in 2011 Signed in 2012 Signed in 2013 For more information and assistance, please feel free to call the Golf Reception Counter at 68617655 or e-mail : golfrecep@rcc.org.sg

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CLUB OFFICIALS

Golf Reception

Golfers’ Terrace

President

Opening Hours:

Vice-President

Tel: 6862 8765

Daily

7.00 am - 6.30 pm

Golf Courses Opening Hours:

Palm & Lake

Daily

First tee-off: 7.15 am Last tee-off: 6.15 pm ( 9 holes)

Green Fee (Guest)

Mon to Fri am

$96.30

$139.10

Weekends & PH

$235.40

Green Fee (Visitor)

Mon to Fri $149.80

Mr Simon Yuen

Mon to Fri 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Weekends & PH 7.00 am - 9.00 pm Open to members and golfers only

Mr Wong Toon Suan

The Albatross Opening Hours:

Mr Bernard Lim Kay Yi

$374.50

Shanshui Palace Restaurant Tel: 6862 1838/9

Mon Tue to Fri Sat Sun PH Last issue of ball

Tel: 6861 6563 1.00 pm - 9.00 pm 8.00 am - 9.00 pm 7.00 am - 9.00 pm 7.00 am - 7.00 pm 7.00 am - 8.00 pm 45 minutes before closing time

Ball Fees

Pro Shop Opening Hours:

Daily (except Mon) Mon (except PH) Rental of golf sets is available.

$1.45 / 30 balls $2.15 / 50 balls $4.30 / 100 balls

Daily

11.30 am - 3.00 pm

Open to public

Tel: 6863 3551 7.00 am - 6.30 pm 7.00 am - 5.00 pm

Halfway Houses Opening Hours:

Mon to Fri 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Weekends & PH 8.15 am - 6.00 pm

Changing Room Opening Hours: Daily

SPORTS & RECREATION Recreation / Reception

Tel: 6861 7649 Fax: 6862 3965

Opening Hours: Daily

Jackpot Room

Mondays – Sundays

8.00 am - 9.00 pm 11:30am - 8:45pm (Inclusive of public holidays)

Card / Mahjong Room Opening Hours: Daily Table Fee Guests

Fitness Centre Opening Hours:

Daily

Sauna Opening Hours:

Daily

8.00 am - 9.00 pm $5.35 / 5 hour / session $10.70 per entry

8.00 am - 9.00 pm

Members FOC Guests $2.14 / guest / day

Tennis / Squash Courts Opening Hours: Daily Court Fee

Badminton Court Opening Hours: Daily Court Fee

Swimming Pool Opening Hours: Daily

Members

Mr Ho Chye Hoi Mr Hoong Bee Lok Mr Kevin Scully Ms Shirley Tan Lee Boon Co-opt Member Steve Tai Adam Robertson, General Manager 6864 0888 Steve Bruton, Course Superintendent 6861 2725 Kok Wai Kin, Finance Manager 6864 0828 Terence Thia, Facilities Manager 6864 0883 Pang Hui Ngim, Manager (Internal Audit) 6864 0800 Dennis Ee, Manager (Golf Operations) 6864 0836 Elaine Yeo, Marketing Manager 6864 0838 Roderick Koh, Manager (Operations) 6864 0863 Magdaline Chin, Assistant Manager (Finance & Membership) 6864 0808 Jane Fok, Assistant Manager (Human Resource) 6864 0818 Cheng Xie Ming, Asst Manager (Information Systems) 6864 0868 Sarinah Osman, Senior Executive Secretary 6864 0889 Irene Ong, Senior Executive (Accounts) 68640801 Shahrin Bin Taib, Executive (Golf Operations) 6864 0846 Sharmayne Chee, Executive (Golf Operations) 6864 0826 Emily Toh, Executive (Communications) 6864 0816 Novem Swe, Executive (Operations) 6864 0823 Richard Aung, Executive (Housekeeping) 6864 0873 Martin G.Canlas, Executive (F&B) 6864 0833 Membership Accounts

8.00 am - 9.00 pm $5.35 / hour

6864 0812 6864 0801

General Office Tel: 6861 7649 Fax: 6861 5293

website: www.rcc.org.sg email: feedback@rcc.org.sg 8.00 am - 9.00 pm $10.70 / hour

8.00 am - 9.00 pm

Members FOC Guests (Mon to Fri) $2.14 / guest / day (Weekends & PH) $3.21 / guest / day

Mr Peter Tan

Executives

Members FOC Guests $5.35 / guest / day 7.00 am - 8.00 pm

Treasurer

Managers

Opening Hours:

Buggy Fee / Golfer $21.40 / 18 holes $13.91 / 9 holes Driving Range Opening Hours:

Mr David Soh Sai Sim

Secretary

Tue to Sun & PH 4.00 pm - 9.00 pm Fri & Sat 4.00 pm - 11.00 pm Mon Closed Open to members and guests only Available for private function booking.

pm 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm

$203.30 Weekends & PH

Captain

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Tel: 6861 7655 Fax: 6861 5563

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