RAFFLES CONNECTION Vol.
26 Raffles Country Club Newsletter
Sep - Oct 2014 http:// www.rcc.org.sg
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival Raffles Charity Day 2014 P10 National Day - RCC Way P14 Mid-Autumn Festival P18 Vroom Vroom P21
Contents Message
President's Message Palm Project Subcommittee Message Captain's Message
Editor’s Note Dear members
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Club News
Announcement 05 Hellos & Goodbyes 08 What you have missed 12 Member's Profile 26
Food & Beverage September Wine Promotion October Wine Promotion
Events
Upcoming Club Competitions Raffles Charity Day 2014 Calendar of Events National Day - RCC Way New Members Night
Golf
Monthly Medals RCC Cup Coming Up Aces / Singapore’s Chance in Mercedes Trophy Finals!
Lifestyle
Mooncakes and Their Darkside Mooncake Madness Vroom Vroom Fundamentals In The Making of a Perfect Golfer
Notices
Sighting of Small Reptiles
Club LISTINGS
Reciprocal & Affiliated Clubs Club Facilities & Directory
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Welcome to another issue of Raffles Connection. This issue sadly contains our final messages from outgoing President Simon Yuen and Club Captain David Soh who will not be standing for re-election at the next AGM and instead will be handing over their roles to two other elected members. We wish them both our heartiest thanks for their guidance, leadership, expertise and support over the past four years. As the Palm Project gathers steam, we receive a timely update from our Vice President, Mr. Wong Toon Suan, on how the plans are progressing on page three. Our Raffles Charity Day weekend once again raised a large amount of money for schools and charitable organisations in the Jurong vicinity. Our Club Patron ESM Goh Chok Tong once again graced the event, and you can read all about the fun that was had in July on pages 10 and 11. A new segment, Member’s Profile, is in this issue and we highlight SC Pang, a longstanding member who works in a Property Development firm in Singapore. An avid golfer, Mr. Pang talks about his hole-in-ones, his game and his favourite golfers on pages 26 and 27. As always, there is lots of club news to catch up on which includes our very first Yoga class, the National Day competition and our popular quarterly fishing activity. If you’re after ideas on where to enjoy the Formula One this year over a drink and a meal, check out some establishments on page 21. And for those who enjoy a mooncake or two, check out a little bit of mooncake history on page 18 and where to buy some special creations on page 20. Hope to see you on the fairways soon – happy golfing!
Justine Moss
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Club News
of golf course leases will cost a lot. The exact amount is not known (and will not, in RCC’s case, be known for quite some time) but likely to be $1-2 million per year per 18-hole course. This means the Club will need to have at least $40-50 million before 2028, a hefty sum.
Mr Simon Yuen - President
A golf club will have to become more of a business if it is to survive financially. Management must become more commercially conscious. But this must not be at the expense of member’s enjoyment of the Club. After all Raffles is a Member Club.
President's MESSAGE
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lmost four years have passed since I took office as your elected President. Its time to hand the baton over to another member of your choice. Here are my thoughts on the golf club landscape. The principal assets of the Club, which are its golf courses and clubhouse facilities, require considerable funds for renewal and upgrading. Members’ subscriptions amount to less than half of the Club’s operating expenses. In the last year, all golf clubs have faced with the almost certainty that extension
Our golf courses are the Club’s principal revenue generators. Lake Course greens have been upgraded and its infrastructure (drainage and irrigation) remains in good health. It draws considerable interest from private tournament organisers even though we have carefully increased pricing. Palm Course will close in October for about two years. It will not generate any revenue during this period and the Club will have to carefully nurse its funds until such time as Palm reopens. Member’s levy ($3000 max) is expected to kick in by October 2014 after the construction tenders are awarded. Management will have to carefully calibrate the utilisation of Lake Course for two years, balancing the desires of its members to play and enjoy the course and the needs of the Club to host private tournaments to raise funds. I hope for members’ understanding and support for the next General Committee (GC) who will have to deal with this situation. Looking at the future, golf club membership will become more “elitist”; as less and less golfers feel that they can afford such a luxury. Monthly subscriptions will inexorably rise. Future GC will have to manage this situation if subscriptions are not to double. A golf club will have to become more of a business if it is to survive financially. Management must become more commercially conscious. But this must not be at the expense of member’s enjoyment of the Club. After all Raffles is a Member Club. Do not think I am a pessimist, we are a privileged group. We have a golf club that will soon give us 36 great golfing holes. Management and future GC, with the understanding of members, can make RCC reasonably-profitable and ready to meet future challenges. I take this opportunity to thank all GC and Subcommittee members who have put in their efforts for the benefit of RCC members. In particular I wish to thank Club Captain David Soh. We have spent many hours debating on how the Club is to move forward. The discussions were robust, serious (sometimes heated and sometimes lighthearted) but never acrimonious. We learnt from each other for the betterment of the Club. Thank You for giving me the opportunity to serve.
- Vice President
TifEagle will be used at the new greens, this is similar to the new grass used at the renovated greens at the Lake Course. As for the fairways, the hardy and well proven Zoysia will be used. Together with well-designed sand capping and fairway shaping, the new Palm should have a welldrained golf course just like the Lake Course.
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he Palm Project enters its critical path in the month of July / August 2014. The Nominated Supplier Contract, NSC, for sand was advertised on 4th July 2014 in the Straits Times. Upon the tender closure on 21st July, Raffles Country Club (RCC) received three valid offers from three companies. The evaluation is in progress. On 4th July, RCC also issued tender documents to three short listed contractors recommended by the PPSC through a prequalification exercise, approved by GC during the meeting in June 2014. The construction tender was closed on 4th August and many offers were received based on preferred renovation phasing i.e. whether closing of 18 holes at one go and open the new 9 holes after 10 months, or renovate 9holes by 9holes. This needs to be evaluated carefully taking into consideration both golfing revenue and members’ expectations of availability of playing rounds. The evaluation is in progress. The second Meet-the-Members session was held on 22 August 2014, where Mr Neil Haworth presented the 3D fly-by animation for the new Palm Course. This animation is also played at Golf Reception to give you a preview of how the new Palm Course will look like. On a separate note, we wish to inform members TifEagle will be used at the new greens while we work with Nelson & Haworth Golf Architects. This is similar to the new grass used at the renovated greens at the Lake Course. As for the fairways, the hardy and well proven Zoysia will be used. Together with well-designed sand capping and fairway shaping, the new Palm should have a welldrained golf course just like the Lake Course.
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Mr Wong Toon Suan
Vice President PALM PROJECT Subcommittee Updates
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Club News
Captain's MESSAGE
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he Annual General Meeting to be held on 19 September 2014 prompts this potentially last message from me as Captain of Raffles Country Club. After four wonderful years, I am pleased to announce the newly-renovated Lake Course has not only looked better than before, both members and guests have expressed their happiness and newfound enjoyment in the Lake Course. We have also received more bookings, not to mention compliments on the well-maintained course. Another notable achievement for our Lake Course, is our club’s hosting of the Mercedes Trophy Country Final competition last June. It is where the best players selected from individual clubs vie for the place to compete in the Mercedes Trophy Asian Final held in Australia. That was also the gateway to more private bookings; enhancing our Club’s name as a result.
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Mr David Soh - Captain
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There is a story in every project we embark on. At Raffles Country Club, we have a strong belief in our people and the passion they generate to deliver. A personality ingrained by those who conceptualise and execute it. No matter what challenges confront us, we will offer the people, the smarts, the desire and dedication to get the job done right for you - our valued members.
Our Palm Course Modernisation Project is about to commence, tender jobs will be awarded shortly upon completion of evaluation of the submitted tenders. All these in a bid to bring to you (members) a brand new course to enjoy. The board is aligned behind the strategy we’ve shared over the last few months, and I have witnessed stronger cooperation between various Subcommittees and Departments to make Raffles Country Club a success. There is a story in every project we embark on. At Raffles Country Club, we have a strong belief in our people and the passion they generate to deliver. A personality ingrained by those who conceptualise and execute it. No matter what challenges confront us, we will offer the people, the smarts, the desire and dedication to get the job done right for you - our valued members. My sincere thanks the General Committee, Management and everyone in Raffles Country Club for their unwavering support. Lastly, to you members, it has been an honour serving you.
Club News
Announcements
Notices There have been sightings of small reptiles in the Lake Course. For your safety, we seek your cooperation to exercise caution and leave the animals alone. They will enjoy the sun while you enjoy the greens. Management
Raffles Country Club
There had been errors in July-August 2014's issue of Raffles Connection - with regards to Winner's Profile and Hole-in-One Achievers. The Club extends its apologies to Ms Judy Quek, Mr Chew Beng Huat and Mr Terence Chee. There had also been erroneous publishing of green fees in the Inside Back Cover containing Club Facilities and Directory. Raffles Connection regrets these errors.
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Correction Notice
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Events
Upcoming Club Competitions September 2014 6th Sep - Saturday
Men’s A, B, C & Ladies Medals (Strokeplay) – PM @ Palm In conjunction with: 1st Rd Men’s Club, Intermediate Championship & Aruan Cup 1st Rd Ladies Club, Intermediate Championship
7th Sep - Sunday
Lee Ek Tieng Trophy PM @ Lake
10th Sep - Wednesday
Ladies Greensome Competition PM @ Lake
20th Sep - Saturday
3rd Rd Men’s Club Championship 2nd Rd Aruan Cup 2nd Rd Ladies Club & Intermediate Championship - PM @ Palm
21th Sep - Sunday
Final Rd Men’s Club, Intermediate Championship & Aruan Cup Final Rd Ladies Club & Intermediate Championship - PM @ Palm
27th Sep - Saturday
Senior Medal (Stableford) - PM @ Palm Junior Medal (Stableford) - PM @ Palm
October 2014 4th Oct - Saturday
Men’s A, B, C & Ladies Medals (Strokeplay) – PM @ Palm In conjunction with: Qualifying Round for Club M’play Championship Qualifying Round for Ladies M’play Championship
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11th Oct - Saturday 1st Round for Club & Ladies M’play Championship - PM @ Palm
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12th Oct - Sunday 2nd Round for Club & Ladies M’play Championship - PM @ Palm 19th Oct - Sunday 3rd & Final Round for Club & Ladies M’play Championship - AM/PM @ Palm
Golf
Monthly Medals July Medals - 19 July 2014 (Lake)
Champion Score 66 Nett OCB Soo Thean Ling
Men's A Division Soo Thean Ling Tan Lee Hong Peck San Hai
66 Nett OCB 76 Gross 67 Nett OCB
Champion Score 70 Nett Seng Tick Yang
Men's B Division Best Nett: Best Gross: Runner-Up Nett:
Seng Tick Yang 70 Nett OCB Tan Kheng Hoe James 86 Gross Tan Teck Seng 70 Nett
61 Nett Heng Thye Yong
Men's C Division Best Nett: Best Gross:
Champion Score
Heng Thye Yong Hong Mong Hwa
61 Nett 92 Gross
Champion Score
Ladies' A Division Best Nett: Best Gross:
71 Nett Tan Lee Boon Shirley
Tan Lee Boon Shirley Chang Chin Hua
71 Nett 88 Gross Champion Score
Ladies' B Division Best Nett: Best Gross:
64 Nett Tan Joo Ee
Tan Joo Ee 64 Nett Lew Siew Cheng Sara 94 Gross
Champion Score 40 PTS Lim Eng Lee Henry
Champion Score 40 PTS Koh Teck Cheng James
Champion Score 41 PTS Kwoh Kok Kiong
Champion Score 35 PTS Seow Shy Tyng Densie
Champion Score 40 PTS Lee Yuke Lan
August Medals - 22 AUGUST 2014 (PALM) Men's A Division Winner: Lim Eng Lee Henry 40 PTS 1st Runner-Up: Tan Lee Hong 38 PTS 2nd Runner-Up: Song Lye Hock Sebastian 37 PTS
Men's B Division Winner: Koh Teck Cheng James 1st Runner-Up: Low Kai Yen Patrick 2nd Runner-Up: Ong Kian Keong
40 PTS 39 PTS 37 PTS
Men's C Division Winner: Runner-Up:
Kwoh Kok Kiong Teo Chang Boo Edward
41 PTS 38 PTS
Ladies' A Division Winner: Runner-Up:
Seow Shy Tyng Denise Cho Yong Kum
35 PTS 34 PTS
Ladies' B Division Winner: Runner-Up:
Lee Yuke Lan Lew Siew Cheng Sara
40 PTS 39 PTS
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Best Nett: Best Gross: Runner-Up Nett:
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Golf
Monthly Medals senior Medals (21 June, 2014)
WINNER 42 Pts
Yeo Khee Ching
Winner: Yeo Khee Ching 42 PTS Runner-Up: Wang Tee Hau Dave 39 PTS OCB
RCC Anniversary CUP
(28 June 2014)
Men's Division Winner: 1st Runner-Up: 2nd Runner-Up: 3rd Runner-Up: 4th Runner-Up:
Ng Ah Sek Tan Kok Jin James Koh Jit Chua Low Oon Hoe Michael Chua Kim Hock
58 PTS 49 PTS 44 PTS OCB 44 PTS 43 PTS OCB
WINNER Ng Ah Sek
Ladies' Division Winner: Wendy Soh 1st Runner-Up: Chang Chin Hua 2nd Runner-Up: Cheong Yoke Keng
40 PTS 38 PTS OCB 38 PTS
WINNER Wendy Soh
JUNE 2014
Zhang Yuda, Patrick Lim Shih Haur, John Lim Gim Or, Ang Beng Siew Freddy, Yaacob Bin Ibrahim, Thong Tuck Seng, Manuel Gerardo Talavera Espinar, Nguyen Quang Tuan, Sakaguchi Naosuke, Teng Siew Seng, Lee Ee Sian, Murakami Naoyoshi, Nemoto Tsutomo, Toshihiko Ikehara, Daisuke Furukama, Baumgartner Xaver Oswald
JULY 2014
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Gu Shangli, Phoon Soo Hin, Hirai Hiroyuki, Gary Cunning
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JUNE 2014
Liew Kok Peng Lionel, Andreas Gunnar Weigel, Seah Chee How Nexz, Boo Geok Ching, Chee Eu Kee, Lee Fok Seng, Lam Chung Cheong Patrick, Ian Clive Wood, Junshi Yamashita, Jean-Louis Philippe Desire Macey, Hironobu Yamane, Koichi Seto, Tadashi Masu, Hideyuki Shimizu
JULY 2014
Tan Lee Teck, Leong Seow Huang, Noda Yoichi, Richard Andrew Reagan iii, Lim Gerry
Hole - in - One Achievers
Hole-in-One Achievers
Chan Key Siang
Lake Hole 2, 110m 8 June 2014
Teo Keow Seng
Lake Hole 2, 110m 25 June 2014
Golf
Coming Up Aces
Ong Chuan Huat
Lake Hole 14, 140m 6 July 2014
Singapore’s Chance in Mercedes Trophy Finals!
For Michals to qualify for the World Final was no mean feat as he had to fight off the best players at the Club Level, and the Country Final before reaching the Asian Final. Now he has the toughest game yet to play against the World’s Best Amateur Players in Germany. Our heartiest congratulations to Michals for his remarkable achievements. We wish him all the best for the World Final to bring the glory to Raffles Country Club and Singapore!
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Our member, Mr Michals Kwan, after having successfully qualified for the Club and Country Final, went on to win the Asian Final held in Australia between 12th and 15th August 2014. He earned a spot to represent Singapore at the World Final to be played at Stuttgart, Germany between 25th and 30th September 2014.
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Events
Raffles Charity Day
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affles Country Club (RCC) took on another big challenge for the annual event – raising the bar equivalent to some $126,000 for Raffles Charity Day 2014. This is in spite of the grim economy outlook for 2014. Nevertheless, the Club welcomed over 600 people over the two days.
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The day started with two shotgun tee-offs at both Palm and Lake Course. Local celebrities such as Zheng Geping and Hong Huifang, Christopher Lee and Calvin Soh were spotted taking their swings at the courses for the event. Sponsors were also generous with their tokens. Mr Ong Chuan Huat scored a Hole-in-One sponsored by Swiss watchmaker, Breitling.
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Events
2014 Our Club Patron, ESM Goh Chok Tong who has a soft spot for RCC graced the event with his presence on the first day. Renowned artist, Victor Ang, took the stage to demonstrate his art of calligraphy using tissue papers offered by the audience. His calligraphy of the Chinese word ĺ–„ (means virtue), endorsed by ESM Goh Chok Tong, fetched an auction price of SGD$9999/-. Taiwanese supermodel, Shatina Chen made an appearance as a Special Guest on the second evening at the Gala.
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The two-day event raised a total of $385,204.00. Proceeds raised will benefit various schools and charitable organisations located within Jurong vicinity.
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Club News
What YOU HAVE MIssed There was a commotion at the seafood restaurant. Two fish got battered!
Quarterly Fishing
Raffles Country Club’s quarterly fishing event held on 21 July 2014 was over-subscribed at 117 guests. Under the good care of two Men-in-Green from Operations, we had proud guests and members pose for us with their catches! Special thanks to both Joeness and Martin from Operations and all Marshals who took the effort ensuring safety and an enjoyable experience in the Palm Course.
Raffles Country Club Reciprocal Clubs App
Another Reciprocal Australia with us!
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Raffles Country Club is pleased to add The Cut of Perth, Australia into our list of Reciprocal clubs. It is also a reputable club among many Singaporean golfers. Some notes for members:
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Booking is acceptable only with Golf Receptionist at Raffles Country Club. Introduction letter and membership Booking is only valid for weekdays and buggy use is mandatory
Members can now access a full list of RCC Reciprocal clubs through an app on their smartphones. Called “RCC Plus Pro”, it contains the full list as shown in RCC’s Reciprocal & Affiliated Clubs Handbook. It is currently available at no cost for Android phones, and downloadable on Google Play. Special thanks to our member, Mr Paul Healy for his time and effort in developing the app.
Weekend and Public Holiday bookings are subject to availability and approval of the Management 1. Members are to book through the Golf Receptionists. 2. Must produce Introduction Letter and membership card of RCC upon registration. 3. Only for weekday play and use of buggy is compulsory. 4. Bookings for weekends & Public Holidays (in Australia) is subject to availability and approval of the Management.
Events
National Day - RCC Way
In honour of Singapore’s 49th Year of Independence
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hile the nation celebrated its 49th year of independence, Raffles Country Club did the celebration its own way. The National Day Game, held on 9 August 2014, had golfers dressed in colours bearing that of the country’s flag. Buggies were also decorated with our flags to honour the trials and tribulations our beloved Singapore braving to become what it is today.
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Events The heavens threatened to open and the Club was not inclined to have rain on its parade. Armed with the chilli-and bawang setup, we were fortunate to have successfully warded off bad weather. Sunny skies with sporadic clouds to provide shade to all the patriotic participants, an added bonus! Attractive prizes were offered for the merit category as well as the nearest the pin contest. After the game, players were treated to a sumptuous buffet spread at the Lakefront café. The end-of-the event was culminated with a twist – a longest drive competition in the golf simulator.
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Many strong contenders hit their drives beyond 260 metres. However, our Vice-Captain, Loh K C was crowned winner with a drive of about 260m and the ball on the fairways. The ladies saw a close battle between two players. After a tough fight, a tie emanated between Ms Cheong and Ms Mari Tse at 200m shots – sharing the honour.
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Events
New Members Night
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affles Country Club hosted a cocktail for our new members on 15 August 2014 at the Albatross. A short introduction of the upcoming events were presented to give our new members an insight to the Club’s regular golfing events, facilities and other happenings.
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September Sunday
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Calendar of Events Saturday
1 Lake Course closed (PM) Club Tournament (Lake/AM)
2 Lake Course closed (PM) Private Tournament (Palm/AM)
3 Private Tournament (Palm/AM) Club Tournament (Lake/AM) Private Tournament (Lake/PM) Shotgun
4 Private Tournament (Palm/AM) Private Tournament (Lake/PM) Shotgun
5 Private Tournament (Palm/AM) Private Tournament (Lake/PM) Shotgun
6 Club Tournament (Palm/PM)
7 Club Tournament (Lake/PM) Shotgun
8 Lake Course close whole day
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10 Private Tournament (Lake/PM) Ladies Greensome (Lake/PM)
11 Lake Course closed whole day
12 Private Tournament (Lake/PM) - 20 pax Private Tournament (Lake/PM) - 48 pax
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16 Private Tournament (Lake/PM)
17 Lake Course closed whole day
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19 Annual General Meeting- AGM (Lake/PM) Shotgun
20 Club Tournament (Palm/PM)
21 Club Tournament (Palm/PM)
22 Lake Course closed whole day
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24 Private Tournament (Lake/PM)
25 Lake Course closed whole day
26 Private Tournament (Lake/PM) Shotgun
27 Club Tournament (Palm/PM)
28 Club Tournament (Palm/PM)
29 Lake Course closed whole day
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4 Club Tournament (Palm/PM)
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12 Club Tournament (Palm/PM)
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Lifestyle
Mooncakes and Their Darkside
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he world shook when Reuters reported about gold-encrusted mooncakes stuffed with shark’s fin sparking suspicion about corruption. It seemed the celebrated pastry has been a tool to get into the good books of officials. The art of bribery appears to have elevated to a whole new level when there were jewellery-box style packaging – which allowed cash, liquor and other extravagant gifts to be hidden with the pastries. Shaun Rein, Managing Director of China Market Research Group, has even commented: “What has taken a deep dive is the high-end mooncakes more typically associated with corruption.” An anti-corruption drive spearheaded by President Xi Jinping has resulted in the pricier pastries suffering a loss of popularity, while the traditional lotusseed and sesame paste filling types remained sellable. However, in Shanxi province, gold-filled variations carried a price tag of over $1000/-, as reported in the local dailies. The state media added China Merchants Bank Co Ltd marketed gold and silver mooncakes. However, the bank’s spokesperson rubbished the claim.
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Even the People’s Daily wrote in a commentary “It's normal to exchange gifts but too much reciprocity has become a form of extravagance.” The infamous opinion has gotten the authorities to impose income tax on mooncakes received, which has seen reluctance of officials to accept such gifts.
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The Communist Party's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection on Friday urged people to report cases of party members and government or state-owned enterprise officials spending public funds on gifts, banquets, travel and luxury goods during the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day holiday, which falls in early October.
While China regularly announces anti-corruption campaigns, this one appears to have more bite than usual, although experts say only deep and difficult political reforms will make a real difference. While the Republic battles the stigma of ongoing corruption, the biggest quirk is mooncakes’ entry into the black market! Companies have adopted the practice of issuing employees coupons for expensive mooncakes in lieu of the pastries themselves. Those who dislike the dessert will sometimes offer the coupons to traders who linger outside hotels or shopping malls. As a result, traders collect a bulk of these coupons and sell it back to manufacturers, apart from selling as a discounted rate to those customers who enjoy mooncakes. You are free to imagine the shelf lives of these pastries.
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egend has it mooncakes were used as to bring about a revolution. In the Yuan dynasty (AD 1280-1368, the Mongolians conquered the Han Chinese. However, one Chinese folk tale names Liu Fu Tong, a Han Chinese rebel leader, devised a plan to topple the Mongolians in a bid to end the oppressive Yuan dynasty. He sought permission from Mongolian leaders to present gifts to friends as a symbolic gesture to honour the longevity of the Mongolian Emperor.
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In round mooncakes, the gifts contained pieces of paper with the date of the rebellion – none other than the fifteenth night of the eighth lunar month. Eventually, the Han Chinese succeeded in overthrowing the Mongolians.
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Lifestyle
Mooncake madness With the Mid-Autumn Festival among us it is time to loosen the belts and sample a delicious array of mooncakes across the island. Justine Moss went in search of some ‘must have’ creations. Goodwood Park Hotel
Brand new this year is the Calamansi, Kumquat and Sour Plum snowskin mooncakes, in addition to the new limited edition Black Thorn Durian snowskin version. All time favourites will also be available which include the Premium Durian snowskin combo and Mao Shan Wang durian.
Bakerzin
One of Singapore’s most well loved artisan dessert cafes will be launching three new snow skin mooncake ranges for the Mid-Autumn celebration this year. The Bliss consists of Frangelico Hazelnut Truffle, Grand Marnier Chocolate Truffle, Pink Champagne Truffle and Whisky Truffle, while the Lush is more fruit inspired with Lychee, Mango Pomelo, Strawberry and Yuzu. Finally the Joy Collection features Pandan Lotus, Purple Sweet Potato and Yam.
Peony Jade
Chef Wong and his team have handcrafted a wonderful range of mooncakes this year that include a number of mini snowskin creations – the Banochoc (Chocolate Salted Caramel Glaze Banana and Walnuts), the Fragrant Honey Williams Pears, Organic Apricot and Raspberry, the Teochew Orh-Ni Pumpkin with Coconut Truffle, the Black Thorn Durian Nyonya and the Silver Lotus Paste with Gui-Hua Cassia Flowers and Melon Seeds. Also on show are some of Peony Jade’s award-winning signatures.
Mandarin Oriental
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The Fairmont
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Szechuan Court has released two new flavours – the Triple Treasures Snowskin Mooncakes (Mini Snowskin Melon Seeds and Sweet Corn in Water Chestnut Lotus Paste), and the traditional baked Matcha Crunch Baked Mooncakes (Walnuts in Green Tea White Lotus Paste). Also for sale will be their signature favourites which include the Champagne Truffle and Chocolate Ganache and the Baileys Chocolate.
This year, Cherry Garden introduces the Oriental Mooncake with Silver Lotus Paste, Yuzu and Melon Seeds, a luscious pairing of enticing lotus paste and mellow citrus fragrance, accompanied with the crunchy texture of the aromatic melon seeds. For a healthier selection, Cherry Garden also presents its range of traditional baked delights, including the signature Traditional Mooncake with Low Sugar Silver Lotus Paste and Double Yolk. Others on show include the Snow Skin Mooncake with Green Tea Paste and Cranberry and Snow Skin Mooncake with Lychee Martini Chocolate Truffle.
Thye Moh Chan
Iconic Teochew confectionery shop Thye Moh Chan is presenting their signaturehandcrafted mooncakes this year. The flavours include Sweet Tau Sar and Salty Ta Sar, Yuan Yang, Teochew Double Delight, Durian and Tradition Teochew. Available at Paragon, the brand’s newest outlet, and Chinatown Point, these traditional treats boast light flaky pastry skin and a selection of different silky-smooth fillings that are also made by hand.
September time sees Singapore’s stunning skyline on show around the world as it plays host to the Singapore Grand Prix - the only night race on the Formula One calendar.
Lifestyle
Vroom Vroom Justine Moss checks out some exceptional spots to enjoy the action and F1 Promotions during race week – 19th, 20th and 21st September Catalunya If you want to continue partying after the race, then head to Catalunya at the Fullerton Pavilion. This year, they’ll be having a series of after-parties with Swiss guest DJ Michael Vagas playing on Saturday 20 September at its new dance space from 11pm till late and local veteran and guest DJ Andrew T spinning on Friday 19th September from 11pm onward. Guests can indulge in the sounds of the roaring engines while sampling Catalan cuisine from Catalunya’s kitchen, and then extend the night by dancing on the rooftop untill the sun comes up. The regular minimum spend of $80 per person still applies for both Friday and Saturday dinner reservations and tables for the after party can be reserved from $500++ per table.
Royal Plaza on Scotts The culinary team at Carousel has created other life-sized race cars using chocolate, bread, macarons and pasta in previous years, and this year they are creating a life-sized race car. Tying in with recycling initiatives at the hotel, the culinary team is using the shells from seafood consumed at Carousel to create a race car this year, and the types of shells collected include those of scallops, clams, mussels and oysters. In celebration of SG50, the hotel has also teamed up with Community Chest to raise funds for its beneficiaries. A Community Chest donation box will be placed beside the car to encourage public to shell out for charity. Under the Care & Share movement, these donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar. The completed masterpiece will be on display until 21 September at Royal Plaza on Scotts’ newly renovated façade. Guests also stand to win a 2D1N weekend stay in an Executive Suite with Club benefits and dinner for two at Carousel in the hotel’s online contest. To participate, guests have to take a ‘selfie’ with the car and guess the weight of the shells used and post their entries on Facebook page ‘Royal Plaza Singapore Hotel’ with their guess in the caption.
KU DÉ TA KU DÉ TA’s Night Race Weekend will feature decadent cuisine, drinks and entertainment from an unparalleled view of the Marina Bay Street Circuit below. With last years’ revelers including David Beckham, F1 Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton and Justin Bieber, the Night Race Weekend at KU DÉ TA is the spot to be at to catch all the buzz and excitement of the season. World class acts are the name of the game with KU DÉ TA Club Lounge with UK’s Kiss FM Hip Hop personality DJ Shortee Blitz helming the decks on Friday 19 September, Russell Peters’ official DJ Spinbad (USA) on Saturday 20 September and KU DÉ TA All Star DJs Ya5th, Suren, Deepak and Styluxtakut to conclude the Grand Prix festivities with a bang. Sky High at KU DÉ TA SkyBar will also play host to the Berlin-based electronic princess, DJ Nakadia (THA) on Saturday 20 September, with Singapore’s veteran DJs Joshua P and Brendon P supplying the grooves on Friday and Sunday, 19 and 21 September. Executive Chef Frederic Faucheux has assembled a KU DÉ TA Restaurant Grand Prix Menu consisting of his new Modern Asian signature dishes as well as original creations for the grand occasion. Never before seen dishes include Pink Oysters, Flounder Sashimi and a specialty teriyaki Wagyu Beef.
Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore Located in the heart of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, this is one of the perfect spots in Singapore to enjoy the action. Premier Rooms are available from SGD 1,430 per night and are inclusive of buffet breakfast for two persons. You can also book the Club Rooms which include exclusive access to the Club Lounge located on level 32. Club benefits include five daily culinary presentations, unique experiential events and stunning aerial views of the illuminated race circuit. Club Deluxe Rooms are priced from SGD 1,800 per night. A minimum three night’s stay is applicable from 19 to 21 September 2014. Prices are subject to 10 percent service charge and prevailing government taxes. Room reservations are subject to availability and can be made by calling (65) 6434-5111 or emailing rc.sinrz.reservations@ritzcarlton.com. A full non-refundable prepayment is required to secure the reservation. And, if you need some respite from the heat and heart-thumping adrenaline of the Singapore Grand Prix, make a pit stop at the Greenhouse to enjoy an extensive international buffet featuring crustaceans on ice, roast carvings, local delights, cheeses and desserts.
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The Fairmont Singapore Located at Turn 9 of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, The Fairmont is within walking distance to the racetrack, and also offers panoramic views and accessibility to the heart thumping action of the only city street night race in the world. This a perfect pit stop if you want to enjoy watching the race from your room or any of the hotel’s F&B establishments. Rates include from $1,650++ per room per night (platinum track facing guestroom), from $1,400++ per room per night (premium track facing guestroom), from $1,150++ per room per night (track facing guestroom) , from $770++ per room per night (non-track facing guestroom). Room rates include accommodation with daily breakfast.
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Fundamentals in the making of a perfect golfer
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his started our members thinking when we first introduced this to Raffles Country Club. Publicity was done, we were however worried only ladies would attend. A week later, members started signing up for this course.
It proved us wrong; awareness in the right places and people reading it was key. In fact, awareness is the secret of yoga.In order to experience yoga’s benefits, some of our male members signed up for this course because they wanted to achieve more in golf through yoga. As we know, many athletes practise yoga to achieve greater awareness and connection to self and good health. Posture, breathing, control of subtle forces, visualisations, depth of focus were the elements of what golfers had wanted to achieve. Yoga proved its existence to be the key to open all these doors and our members saw the health element above all as a start to better golfing.
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With a handful of members only to start the class in the first season, Yoga is back this time around to help members not only achieve in golf. We are proud to share this priceless gift with both our female and male members who have signed up for this yoga course, we hope it remains to inspire more RCC members to achieve goals simply practising awareness through yoga.
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Member's
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C Pang, Director for Property Development in a Singapore-based company which was developing the legendary Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, had his first game in Kuala Lumpur in the 90s, at the encouragement of his superior to take up golf. His skills (today) includes only one coaching session which lasted an hour with an instructor, the rest is self-taught. The humble man cites his Hole-in-One successes to sheer luck. Recalling his Hole-in-One achievement, he quips, “I had a good start… watching my ball land on the front left of the green, roll over the centre hump after teeing off. However the pin wasn’t within eyeshot and the ball actually disappeared! Dismissing the first hunch as a potential Hole-in-One, we parked the buggy and all of us went hunting for it. “After a fruitless search on and behind the greens, my partner finally acknowledged the suspicion and said I might have scored a Hole-in-One. He went to look into the pin and there it was!” In totality, this second Hole-in-One scored on Palm Hole no. 17, is nowhere near his maiden achievement back in 2003. The ball now serves as a keepsake on his desk. Raffles Country Club honoured his inaugural achievement in Hole no. 14 with a plaque, as he fondly recalls the joy 11 years ago in the Lake Course. What got Pang excited was watching his ball land near the pin. The heavens were on his side when they watched the ball made its way into the hole itself.
Mi n d o v e r Matter Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go
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Today, Pang golfs with his friends on Sundays. However, even the leisure golfer has some bad days. He takes every game in his stride now. “Today I can hit balls… Those years I had more air shots – which were frustrating. If I hit beyond 100, I just move on. I am able to laugh at myself. If I can go below 90, I will be a happy man for a few days,” he chuckles.
Club News
Profile Friendships mean a lot to Pang, which is also another reason behind his safe relationship with bets. He relates his group doesn’t play beyond $20 and the winner often pays it forward with drinks or food – fostering the spirit of good sportsmanship. Naming Phil Mickelson as one of this favourite golfers, Pang admires the Golf Great for his fearlessness. Apart from being humble and spending time with his fans, another attribute Pang names of Mickelson is the latter’s famous flop shots. Unknown to the golfing community, Pang happens to be a former mountain-climber – naming Kota Kinabalu as a mountain “not that tough to climb” back in 2005. His parting shot was “only if you put your mind to it…”
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In spite of his skills, Pang is not a competitive golfer – adding he is the last of his group of two friends to score the second Hole-in-One. Like any golfer’s initial start to the game, there were bumpy rides such as not having any par throughout the game. He however recalls a nerve-wrecking moment of teeing off before a crowd (with the bosses) in Kuantan in the first flights. The Achilles’ heel was when his then Director hollered, “Pang! Relax!” That well-intentioned instruction literally sent the ball into the water.
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Welcome New Staff Christine Chungbivat Course Superintendent
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s you look down the freshly cut fairway towards the flag, you might spot someone within eyeshot. She is a lady with a buggy equipped with hand tools almost as many as the number of golf clubs in your bag. Our new Earthkeeper, Grass Grower or Turf Manicurist, Christine Chungbivat, has clocked almost two decades in Singapore’s landscape scene.
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Trained in horticulture, the Thai native has worked for many golf courses in the country; equipped with full understanding of golf culture and golfers’ expectations. Christine spent her early career years dealing in landscape and tree management. Later on in her career path, opportunities have opened doors for her to learn about turf grass management for the golf course. Since then, Christine has been a regular in courses and hands-on experience in managing turf in the courses.
RECIPROCAL CLUBS 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
Mount Lawley Golf Club
1 Walter Road West Inglewood WA 6052, Australia Tel: +61 8 9271 9622 Fax: +61 8 9370 4004 www.mlgc.org/cms
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 Cut Golf Course Country Club Drive Dawesville, WA 6211 Tel: +6108 9582 4444 Fax: +618 9582 4400 www.the-cut.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
The Western Australian Golf Club (Inc)
60 Hayes Avenue, Yokine WA 6060, Australia
Wanneroo Golf Club
44 Flynn Drive, Neerabup Western Australia, 6065, Australia
BRUNEI Pantai Mentiri Golf Club
Km 15½, Jalan Kota Batu Brunei Darussalam Tel: +673-279 1021/ 279 2014 Fax: +673-279 0773
CHINA
BFA International Convention Center Golf Club
Dongyu Island Boao Aquapolis Qionghai Hainan Province, China 571434 Tel: +86 898 62966008 Fax: +86 898 62966009 www.coscoboao.com
Guangzhou Foison Golf Club No.39 Lingdong Road Huadu, Guangzhou 510800 China Tel: 8620 8968 3888 Fax: 8620-8968 3866 http://www.foisongolf.com
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
Kunshan Sun Resort & Club
288 Cicheng Road, Zhangpu Town Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province Tel: +86 (0512) 5727 1388 Fax: +86 (0512) 5727 1288
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/chinagolf/tianjin-golf/tianjin-fortunelakegolf-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
INDIA
Oxford Golf & Country Club
Lavale Taluka, Mulshi, Pune 411045 Tel: +91-20-67904817 www.oxfordgolfandcountryclub. 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
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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AUSTRALIA
Avondale Golf Club
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Table of Reciprocal / AffiliateD Clubs
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Table of Reciprocal / AffiliateD Clubs 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
Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia
Jalan BRP 2/1, Bukit Rahman Putra,47000 Sg. Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +603 6156 6870 Fax: +603 6156 0280 www.krpm.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
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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
SINGAPORE Jurong Country Club
9 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609078 Tel: +65 6560 5655 Fax: +65 6567 1900 http://www.jcc.org.sg
Keppel Club
Bukit Chermin Road, Singapore 109918 Tel: 63755567/ 68 www.keppelclub.com.sg
Sembawang Country Club
249 Sembawang Road, Singapore 758352 Tel: 6751 0320/0328 www.sembawanggolf.org.sg
Warren Country Club
81 Choa Chu Kang Way Singapore 688263 Tel: +65 6586 1245 Fax: +65 6586 1235 www.warren.org.sg
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
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu, 88100 Sabah, Malaysia Tel: (6088) 318 888 Fax: (6088) 317 777 www.suteraharbour.com
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
Tropicana Golf & Country Resort
The Montgomerie Links Vietnam
Jalan Kelab Tropicana, Petaling Jaya, 47410 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel: +603 7804 8888 Fax: +603 7804 3688 www.tropicanagolf.com
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 2013 Signed in 2014
For more information and assistance, please feel free to call the Golf Reception Counter at 68617655 or e-mail: golfrecep@rcc.org.sg
GOLFING
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Club officials
Golf Reception
Golfers’ Terrace
President
Golf Courses Opening Hours: Daily
Palm & Lake First tee-off: 7.14 am Last tee-off: 6.15 pm ( 9 holes)
Green Fee (Guest) – Lake Course Mon to Fri am $117.70 pm $171.20 Weekends & PH $235.40
Green Fee (Visitor) – Lake Course Mon to Fri am $171.20 pm $235.40 Weekends & PH $374.50
Buggy Fee / Golfer
$24.61 / 18 holes $13.91 / 9 holes
Tel: 6861 6563 Opening Hours: Mon 1.00 pm - 9.00 pm Tue to Fri 8.00 am - 9.00 pm Sat 7.00 am - 9.00 pm Sun 7.00 am - 7.00 pm PH 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Last issue of ball 45 minutes before closing time
Ball Fees
The Albatross
Shanshui Palace Restaurant Tel: 6862 1838/9 Opening Hours: Daily Open to public
$1.45 / 30 balls $2.15 / 50 balls $4.30 / 100 balls
Tel: 6861 7649 Fax: 6862 3965 Opening Hours: Daily 8.00 am - 9.00 pm
Jackpot Room
7.00 am - 8.00 pm
Treasurer
Mr Bernard Lim Kay Yi
Secretary
Mr Peter Tan
Members
Mr Ho Chye Hoi Mr Hoong Bee Lok Mr Kevin Scully Ms Shirley Tan Lee Boon Mr Steve Tai
Managers
Wendy Tye, Senior Manager 6864 0806 Steve Bruton, Course Superintendent 6861 2725 Christine Chungbivat, Course Superintendent 6861 2725
Card / Mahjong Room
Terence Thia, Facilities Manager 6864 0883
Opening Hours: Daily Table Fee Guests
Opening Hours: Daily Members Guests
Opening Hours: Daily
Captain
Kok Wai Kin, Finance Manager 6864 0828
Halfway Houses
Changing Room
Mr Wong Toon Suan
Mon – Sun 11:30am - 8:45pm (Inclusive of public holidays)
Opening Hours: Daily Members Guests
9.00 am - 5.30 pm 8.15 am - 6.00 pm
Vice-President
Co-opt Member
SPORTS & RECREATION
Tel: 6863 3551 Opening Hours: Daily (except Mon) 7.00 am - 6.30 pm Mon (except PH) 7.00 am - 5.00 pm Rental of golf sets is available.
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri Weekends & PH
11.30 am - 3.00 pm 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm
8.00 am - 9.00 pm $5.35/5 hour/session $10.70 per entry
Fitness Centre
Pro Shop
Mr Simon Yuen
Mr David Soh Sai Sim
Opening Hours: 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.
Recreation / Reception
Driving Range
Tel: 6862 8765 Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Weekends & PH 7.00 am - 9.00 pm Open to members and golfers only
8.00 am - 9.00 pm FOC $5.35/guest /day
Sauna
8.00 am - 9.00 pm FOC $2.14/guest/day
Tennis / Squash Courts Opening Hours: Daily Court Fee
8.00 am - 9.00 pm $5.35/hour
Badminton Court Opening Hours: Daily Court Fee
Swimming Pool
8.00 am - 9.00 pm $10.70/hour
Opening Hours: Daily 8.00 am - 9.00 pm Members FOC Guests (Mon to Fri) $2.14/guest/day (Weekends & PH) $3.21/guest/day
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, Assistant Manager (Information Systems) 6864 0868
Executives
Sarinah Osman, Senior Executive Secretary 6864 0889 Irene Ong, Senior Executive (Accounts) 6864 0801 Richard Aung, Senior Executive (Housekeeping) 6864 0873 Christel Lee, Communications Executive 6864 0816 Mohammed Sufandy Bin Kamis, Golf Operations Executive, 6864 0846 Hamzah Bin Ahmad Golf Operations Executive 68640826 Martin G.Canlas, Executive (F&B) 6864 0833 Joeness Lamban, Executive (Operations) 6864 0823 Membership 6864 0812 Accounts 6864 0801
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