Raffles Country Club // Vol. 20 // September-October 2013 // www.rcc.org.sg
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RAFFLES CHARITY DAY 2013 ... Because We Care!
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Contents Captain’s Message General Committee’s Message 04 Raffles Charity Day 2013 06 Palm Course Redevelopment 07 RCC Extra Ordinary General Meeting 2013 08 New Reciprocal Partnership Shanghai Sun Island International Club 09 Upcoming Club Competitions New Reciprocal Partnership Avondale Golf Club, Australia 10 RCC Quarterly Fishing Coming Up Aces 11 Korean Ambassador’s Visit To RCC Hello & Goodbyes 12 July 2013 Monthly Medals 13 Inter-Club Friendly RCC Vs Kelab Golf Negara Subang 14 National Day Game & Peranakan Night 9 August 2013 15 4 Days 3 Nights Golfing Trip To KL / Ipoh 16 Upcoming Events 17 13th Annual General Meeting Golf Etiquette Workshop 18 Turf Maintenance 20 New Equipment & Apparel 22 Welcome New Staff 23 Welcome New Members Night 24 Swing into a Colourful 2014 25 Golfers’ Terrace / Shanshui Palace Promotions / / The Albatross Lounge 28 Club Happenings 30 Youth Golf Programme 31 Letters of Compliment 32 RECIPROCAL/AFFILIATED CLUBS 33 CLUB FACILITIES & DIRECTORY 02 03
on new initiatives that will bring it to the next level. Stay tuned!
EDITOR’S NOTE Welcome to this ‘new’ issue of Raffles Connection. By new, I’m referring to the new design layout which we have adopted for this and subsequent issues. Aside from the new design revitalising Raffles Connection, it strongly reflects RCC’s endeavours to reinvent and enhance the Club’s branding as a premium Club. We welcome feedback from members regarding the new design. And speaking of new, as the theme for the Club’s Annual Report is ‘25 Sliver Years’, the Club will embark
In this bumper edition, catch up on all the club news in the early pages – this includes results from the recent EOGM which was held to vote on Palm’s redevelopment, upcoming club competitions and two new reciprocal partnerships - the superb Avondale Golf Club in Sydney, Australia and Shanghai Sun Island International Club. On page 5, read about another successful annual Raffles Day Charity Weekend which raised $225,000 for eight charities and 12 schools in the Jurong area. In 25 years of playing golf, I have yet to record a holein-one, but on the first day of the Charity weekend, Carrie Choy aced Lake’s par-3 16th to win a Mercedes Benz E-class E200 Elegance – congratulations Carrie!
HIGHLIGHTS
Raffles Connection is published by Raffles Country Club, 450 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, Singapore 639932. MICA (P) No. 173/11/2012. Editorial Team Adam Robertson, General Manager Elaine Yeo, Marketing Manager Emily Toh, Communications Executive
On page 13 you can read about RCC’s recent inter-club friendly against Subang Golf Club, and on the following page there are pictures from another well golfing trip, this time to Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh. For those looking to upgrade what’s in your bag and wardrobe, check out the new releases on pages 18 and 19 from some of the game’s leading brands. Other popular regulars include a mouth-watering smorgasbord of F&B offerings at the Golfer’s Terrace, Atrium and Albatross on pages 25-27. Happy golfing and I look forward to catching up with you soon on the fairways! Justine Moss
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MESSAGE CLUB NEWS GOLF EVENTS LIFESTYLE MEMBERSHIP HAPPENINGS FOOD & BEVERAGE
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CAPTAIN’S MESSAGE We are pleased to share with you that your strong support has helped us raised more than $225,000 for distribution to eight charitable organizations and 12 schools in the Jurong area.�
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ood day everyone! The Raffles Charity Day 2013 has been yet another wonderful and joyful event of the year for all of us here at the club. On behalf of the organizing committee and the club, I would like to take this opportunity to thank fellow sponsors, friends and members again for their tireless support. We are pleased to share with you that your strong support has helped us raised more than $225,000 for distribution to eight charitable organizations and 12 schools in the Jurong area. Despite buzzing with works and preparations for the RCD 2013, we still managed to host a string of notable events held at the club namely SGA Inter-Club League, monthly medals, the recently concluded Club Championship and the annual SGA InterClub League.
Besides that, we have hosted three Interclub friendly matches with Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, Glenmarie Golf & Country Club and Kelab Golf Negara Subang. Positive feedbacks has been ringing in our ears with compliments from our reciprocal friends that we gave them the warmest welcome reception, making them feel at their home. Everyone enjoyed themselves to the food and golfing. Our new golf course superintendent, Steve Burton joined us in June. In a very short two months he did a splendid job in maintaining as well as improving the green speed on both our Lake and Palm courses. More details of the the maintenance programs will be published in the coming months. Recently, we have been receiving many more cases of complaints of dangerous play, slow play and differences of opinion. Remember, we are at the golf course to enjoy ourselves; a little patience goes a long way. We conduct quarterly Golf Rules & Etiquette seminars for new members and encourage and welcome members to participate. The next seminar will be held on 7 Sept 2013 (Saturday) at 10.00am in the Raffles Lounge. Thank you members for your continued support and patience. I wish you good health and happiness and hopefully we will have plenty of glorious weather to make golf good and most enjoyable.
David Soh Captain
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GENERAL COMMITEE’S MESSAGE Palm Course: What’s next after the EOGM?
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1. We should wait till end 2013 when SLA releases more information on the future use or lease extension of RCC’s land.
There have been some rumors that the maintenance of the Palm Course had been intentionally neglected. The GC wishes to inform members that this is far from the truth. If members visit www.rafflesturf. com, a website set up by our Course Superintendent, Steve, members will see in detail, the extent of work being carried out; not just on the Palm Course but also at the Lake course.
2. No other options were being presented to members and thus a lack of information or transparency on how the GC had arrived at the decision to move the motion in spite of two rounds of meet the members’ session.
The GC and its Sub-Committees would like to assure members that we will continue to work in the best interest of the Club and will endeavor to provide significant information that will affect the club’s future in a more timely manner.
The GC will endeavor to engage SLA late November or in December to get more information on the future land use and will inform members promptly in due course.
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he majority of members who attended the EOGM on Wednesday, 14th of August voted not to proceed with the proposed Palm Course Redevelopment. The main reasons as we understand were due to the following:
The PRSC is already working on getting a more accurate costing estimate regarding the option of renovating or revamping the Palm Course along with the current RTJ design with a complete renewal of drainage and irrigation system plus remedial works on all the water bodies. The cost to be incurred to conduct the investigative work will be ascertained and budget approval during the AGM will be sought to proceed.
Back row from left Mr Peter Tan, Secretary, Mr Kevin Scully, Mr Ho Chye Hoi, Front row from left Mr Hoong Bee Lok, Ms Shirley Tan, Mr Simon Yuen, President, Mr David Soh, Captain, Mr Wong Toon Suan, Vice-President, Mr Bernard Lim, Treasurer Mr Steve Tai (Not in picture)
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EVENTS
RAFFLES CHARITY DAY 2013 This year’s Raffles Charity Day had everything – spectacular golf, great fun, excellent camaraderie on and off the course, generous sponsors, loyal members and even a hole-in-one.
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01 RCD 6th July (L-R) Lee Ek Tieng, Club Chairman, Simon Yuen, Club President, ESM Goh Chok Tong and David Soh, Club Captain 02 RCD 6th July Happy female golfers 03 An item sold during the auction 04 RCD 6th July Carrie Choy - Hole in one Winner 05 Special guest MediaCorp artiste Ya Hui conducting the lucky draw during RCD gala dinner - 7th July 06 ESM Goh Chok Tong in action! 07 Members and guests enjoying themselves at the dinner - 7th July 2013
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nd, as with previous years, Raffles Country Club members dug deep into their pockets to raise a total of $225,000. The funds raised will go to a number of charitable organisations such as Assumption Pathway School, Tan Ah Tah – SAWL Fund, St, Andrew Autism Centre, Kidney Dialysis Foundation Limited, Society for the Aged Sick, LeJia Society, Handicaps Welfare Association and Metta Welfare Association.
We would like to thank you for your generous contribution towards Raffles Charity Day 2013.
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In addition, a portion will help needy students studying in the Jurong area, with bursaries and scholarships being awarded to those from schools such as Boon Lay Garden Primary School, Jurong West Primary, Jurong West Secondary School, Lakeside Primary School, Pioneer Primary, Pioneer Secondary School, Rulang Primary School, Boon Lay Secondary School, Hua Yi Secondary school, Hong Kah Secondary School, Yuan Ching Secondary School and Jurong Secondary School.
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The two-day event, which attracted 600 golfers and a number of sponsors, was played out on both Lake and Palm courses in perfect weather conditions. Club Patron Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong teed off in Saturday’s game and attended the post-event dinner as Guest of Honour. Carrie Choy booked herself a luxurious ride home with her stunning hole-in-one on Lake course’s par-3 16th. Her prize was a Mercedes Benz E-class E200 Elegance, a Kimberly diamond necklace worth $40,000 and Jike Biotech Hamper worth $5,000. Organizing Chairman and club Captain David Soh was particularly pleased with this year’s turnout. “Our members, guests and business associates have always been very supportive of the event as this is their opportunity to give something back to society. Thank you for your participation towards the success of this event.”
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EVENTS
PALM COURSE REDEVELOPMENT — 2ND DIALOGUE SESSION
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Seated from L-R: Bernard Lim (Treasurer), Simon Yuen (President) Wong Toon Suan (Vice-President) and David Soh (Club Captain).
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he second dialogue session for the Palm Course Redevelopment took place on 2 August 2013 with more than 80 members in attendence. The evening saw a vigorous question and answer session where members brought up issues pertaining to the land lease, cost of renovation, design options and more.
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RCC EXTRA ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING 2013
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n EOGM was held on 14 August 2013, Wednesday at which a resolution was passed to approve the Palm Course Redevelopment project. The results of the EOGM is summarized as follows: No. of Votes Cast For the Redevelopment : 142 No. of Votes Cast Against the Redevelopment: 263 No. of Invalid Votes Recorded: 2 Total No. of Votes Recorded: 407
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NEW RECIPROCAL PARTNERSHIP SHANGHAI SUN ISLAND INTERNATIONAL CLUB
embers can look forward to yet another exciting reciprocal partnership with Shanghai Sun Island International Club (SSIIC). Situated on the River Mao, Shanghai Sun Island International Club provides a variety of amenities, including a 36-hole championship golf course, clubhouse, conference center, sauna, swimming pool, and restaurants. Please find below the terms and conditions: — Members of both clubs are entitled to make use of the facilities at each other Club during weekdays only, Monday to Fridays, and excluding all Public Holidays of the country where the host Club is located. — Members of RCC are entitled to make use of the facilities at the Clubs of Party A located at: • • • • •
Shanghai Sun Island International Club; Kunshan Sun Resort & Club Suzhou SunIsland International Club Nanjing SunIsland Leisure & Resort Club Co. Ltd; and Yangzhou Prime International Vacation Club Co. Ltd
— Members are required to make reservation at least seven (7) days in advance through the Club’s Golf Manager and subject to availability of the reciprocal club. — Members must settle all charges incurred during the visit directly to the reciprocal club upon usage of services. — Members must give the reciprocal club at least 24-hour advance written notice for any cancellation or change of time or change of number of players etc.
Situated on the River Mao, Shanghai Sun Island International Club provides a variety of amenities, including a 36-hole championship golf course, clubhouse, conference centre, sauna, swimming pool, and restaurants.
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1st Rd for Club Match Play and Ladies Match Play Championship at Lake, PM
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Ladies Greensome Competition at Palm, PM 2
UPCOMING CLUB COMPETITIONS
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2nd Rd for Club Match Play and Ladies Match Play Championship at Lake, PM
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Monthly Medal (Stableford) at Palm, AM/PM
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Seniors Medal and Junior Medal at Lake, PM
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e have just established a new reciprocal partnership with Avondale Golf Club, Australia (please refer to below for terms & conditions)
NEW RECIPROCAL PARTNERSHIP AVONDALE GOLF CLUB, AUSTRALIA
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— A member of a reciprocal club (visiting member) visiting the other club (host Club) will be extended the privileges as to use of the host club’s course and facilities which are enjoyed by those members of the host club whose membership rights and privileges most closely approximate those of the visiting member (in regards to the visiting member’s membership category at the reciprocal club).
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3rd and Final Rd Club Match Play and Ladies Match Play Championship at Lake, AM/PM
— Visiting playing rights will be extended only to visiting members who are playing members of the reciprocal club and whose normal or usual place of residence is not in the host club’s city. — Before using the host club’s course facilities, a visiting member must deliver to the host club an introductory letter or membership cards from the reciprocal club confirming the visiting member’s identity, membership status, membership category and current handicap. — Where a visiting member wishes to introduce more than 3 playing guests, prior approval of the manager of the host club must be obtained. Guests must be accompanied by the introducing visiting member at all times. — When using the host club’s facilities, purchases made by a visiting member must be paid for in cash or by accepted credit card at the time of the purchase. 9
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RCC QUARTERLY FISHING
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n 29 July 2013, a total of 24 members and 61 guests took part in the quarterly fishing gettogether. Most were regular members who fished on Lake Course holes 4, 5 and 6. It was a hot and breezy afternoon where participants had a fun and relaxing day showing off their skills in fishing. Despite the soaring hot weather, everyone went home happy with their catch of the day in hand. For those who have participated, we thank you for your support and hope to see you again at our next fishing event.
Quarterly Fishing The Palm Course Date : 21st October 2013 Time : 1.45 pm Members free of charge Guests: $ 21.40 Buggy fee: $ 10.70 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 & your guests at registration. Fishing is permitted at the allocated ponds only. For your safety & security reasons, fishing is now limited to a max of 100 pax only. Please call the recreation reception @ 6861 7649 to make your reservation to avoid disappointment.
COMING UP ACES
Pang Chong Hing Morris 1st July 2013
Tan Hai Kit 2nd June 2013
Lake Course Hole 16, 147m
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Goy Soong Ngee 24th July 2013
Palm Course Hole 12, 125m.
Lake Course Hole 2, 110m
Lau Wing Cheok
Freddy Goh Whan Huat
25th June 2013
Lake Course Hole 14, 156m
18th June 2013
Lake Course Hole 2, 123m
MEMBERSHIP
KOREAN AMBASSADOR’S VISIT TO RCC
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n 11 August, a proud member of RCC Mr. Song Hyunchul invited His Excellency Suh Chung Ha, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to play a game of golf at the Palm Course.
His Excellency who is newly appointed to Singapore this June, enjoyed himself playing golf here and said that RCC has a wonderful and challenging course. It is also our honour to bestow upon His Excellency; a Diplomat Membership, a newly incorporated and exclusive membership for dignataries only. We look forward to welcoming His Excellency back to the Club soon.
(L-R) Mr. Song Hyunchul, Mr Adam Robertson, RCC General Manager, His Excellency Suh Chung Ha, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Mr Se Jong, Bong, Former Chairman of Korean Association in Singapore and Mr Jun Yeong Kang, Chairman of Korean Maritime University Singapore Alumni.
GOOD BYE!
HELLO! JUNE Jeremy Yap Weng Lock Michelle Bey Siew Hui Adrian Teo Guan How Low Chor Leong Ng Cheng Fun Ryan Teo Hwee Hoon Rachel Takashi Yoshimoto Ng Kim Hung Png Cheong Boon Kim Soon Woo Kim Kyung Won
JULY Pang Peter Kenny Lim Lay Sim Pamela Tan Lai Seng Yeo Swee Keow Noda Yoichi Ido Masanori Rosalynn Tay Ee Heah Zhang Yufeng Sugii Mamoru
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JULY
Kuah Phong Teck Bey Soo Kuang (Deceased) Goh Sing Hook Simon Alamelu D/O Toraisamy Ng Kok Sen (Deceased), Teo Cheng Tee (Deceased) Yasuaki Imaizumi Chua Khing Seng Richard Khiatani Manohar Ramesh Kim Sangbeum Lee Byung Jong
Wong Sik Yan Joseph Ong Cheh Heng Lee Siang Woo Tong Guan Teck Hiroshi Fujise Kenichi Nagano Barry Marshall Xia Hongwei Kang Chiang Meng Jude Anthony Hideo Hiramatsu
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JULY 2013 monthly medals Champion Score 329 Gross by Chua Teck Beng
Men’s Club Championship 2013 Winner Player Chua Teck Beng Score 329 Gross Best Gross Date 20th July Player Tan Kim Vey Eric Score 79 Gross Best Nett Date 20th July Player Lim Eng Lee Henry Score 73 Nett
Champion Score 267 Gross by Wang Tee Hau Dave
Champion Score 300 Gross by Loh Kum Chuen
Champion Score 255 Gross by Ang Mui Keow Michelle
Champion Score 297 Gross by Cheong Yoke Keng
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1st Runner-Up Teo Keow Seng 332 Gross
2nd Runner-Up Tan Kim Vey Eric 337 Gross
3nd Runner-Up Tan Lee Hong 339 Gross
21st July Lau Wing Cheok 80 Gross
3rd August Chua Teck Beng 81 Gross
4th August Chua Teck Beng 73 Gross
21st July Teo Keow Seng 74 Nett
3rd August Goh Leng Khiang 71 Nett
4th August Teo Keow Seng 70 Nett
Men’s Intermediate Championship Champion Player Wang Tee Hau Dave Score 267 Gross Best Gross Date 20th July Player Tay Joo Kiah Roger Score 86 Gross Best Nett Date 20th July Player Chia Kam Chew Score 69 Nett
Aruan Cup 2013 Champion Player Loh Kum Chuen Score 300 Gross Best Nett Date 20th July Player Yu Hong Chin Henry Score 72 Nett
Ladies’ Club Championship 2013 Champion Player Ang Mui Keow Michelle Score 255 Gross Best Gross Date 20th July Player Norlia Embong Score 84 Gross Best Nett Date 20th July Player Yang Mee Lan Score 73 Nett
2013 1st Runner-Up Tan Kheng Hoe James 277 Gross 21st July Wang Tee Hau Dave 88 Gross
3rd August Wang Tee Hau Dave 90 Gross Ocb
21st July Koh Siew Sing Alan 71 Nett
3rd August Tan Teck Seng 74 Ocb
21st July Loh Kum Chuen 72 Nett
3rd August Sivagnanaratnam 72 Nett Ocb
1st Runner-Up Norlia Embong 263 Gross 21st July Ang Mui Keow Michelle 78 Gross
3rd August Ang Mui Keow Michelle 79 Gross
21st July Boo Geok Ching 76 Nett
3rd August Boo Geok Ching 73 Nett
Ladies’ Intermediate Championship 2013 Champion 1St Runner-Up Player Cheong Yoke Keng Tan Joo Ee Score 297 Gross 308 Gross Best Gross Date 20th July 21st July Player Cheong Yoke Keng Tan Joo Ee Score 101 Gross 96 Gross Best Nett Date 20th July 21st July Player Peggy Ang Cheong Yoke Keng Score 74 Nett 73 Nett
Overall Best Nett Teh Guek Hong 239 Nett 3rd August Teo Ching Ching Maria 96 Gross Ocb 3rd August Cheong Yoke Keng 74 Nett
GOLF
INTER-CLUB FRIENDLY RCC VS KELAB GOLF NEGARA SUBANG We are pleased to announce that Team RCC won the match against Kelab Golf Negara Subang (KGNS) by 100 points counting the combined top 20 pairs from each side using the 4BBB stableford points format. The result is as follows:
RCC vs KGNS (900points) (800points)
WINNING PAIR FROM RCC: 1. Tan Chin Liat (1440200) | Tan Chor Seng Harry (1447500) – 50pts | 2. Oh Kian Kiau Mark (1422800) | Ko Yeo (1578800) – 48pts 3. Ong Kian Keong (1550300) | Koh Teck Cheng James (1476800) – 47pts OCB | 4. Tan Lee Hong (1557500) Chua Teck Beng (1579900) – 47pts OCB | 5. Huang Ching Lien (1558700) | Tan Peng Khoon Peter (1306900) – 47pts WINNING PAIR FROM KGNS: 1. Yap Choong Beng | Abu Aziz Ibrahim – 48pts 2. Albert Leong Mun For | Chong Seng Foo – 46pts 3. Patrick Yong | Dato Henry Lim – 44pts 4. Peter Lee | John Lee – 42pts 5. Khoo Hock Lye | Liew Fook Chuan – 41pts OCB
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NATIONAL DAY GAME & PERANAKAN NIGHT 9 AUGUST 2013
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Ladies Division Winner Player Teh Guek Hong Score 42pts Men A Division Winner Player Fu Sze Kay James Score 45pts Men B Division Winner Player Ho Bok Kee Michael Score 42pts
Runner-up Boo Geok Ching 40pts Runner-up Tay Joo Kiah Roger 44pts Runner-up Lee Poh Huat George 41pts OCB
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simple, happy, value for money Golfing Trip!
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS Golfing Trip to KL / Ipoh
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nce again, RCC Lifestyle Sub-Committee organized a no frills golfing trip to Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh from 21 July to 24 July 2013.
01 Going places with Lifestyle 2013 02 Buddies ON and OFF golf courses. 03 Will I be the next CHAMP? 04 All set to challenge the Tropicana Golf Course.
A total of 31 members joined this trip, playing 2 rounds of golf in Kuala Lumpur, Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (KGSAAS) and Tropicana Golf & Country Resort,
and 2 more rounds in Ipoh, Meru Valley Golf & Country Club and Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort. Although it was a long journey, the golfers enjoyed a pleasant and comfortable ride on a luxurious double decker coach.
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UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER 2013 Sunday
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1st Round MatchPlay & 1st Round Ladies MatchPlay – Lake (PM)
Lake Course Close Whole Day for Maintenance
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Lake Course Close Whole Day for Maintenance
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Private Tournament – 144 pax, Lake (PM)
Men’s A, B, C & Ladies Medal (Strokeplay) – Lake (PM)
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Private Tournament – 144 pax, Lake (PM)
2nd Round MatchPlay & 2nd Round Ladies MatchPlay – Lake (PM)
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NOVEMBER 2013 Sunday
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Private Tournament – Shotgun, Lake (PM)
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Public Holiday – Deepavali
Private Tournament – 144 pax, Lake (PM)
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5th National Ranking Game @Palm
5th National Ranking Game @Palm
5th National Ranking Game @Palm Lake Course Close Whole Day for Maintenance
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RCC Ladies Rosebowl – Lake (PM)
Lake Course Close Whole Day for Maintenance
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Private Tournament – 144 pax, Lake (PM)
Private Tournament – Shotgun, Lake (PM)
Lake Course Close Whole Day for Maintenance
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Men’s A,B,C & Ladies Medal (Strokeplay) – Palm (PM)
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CLUB NEWS
13th Annual General Meeting Date: 27th September 2013 (Friday) Venue: Stamford Suite Time: 7.30 pm (Light refreshments will be served)
GOLF RULES & ETIQUETTE Golf rules & etiquette are an integral part of the game. It’s about knowing your game and showing consideration to others at all times. Keep the game enjoyable, come brush up on your golf rules & etiquette! Admission is free!
Golf Rules & Etiquette Seminar – Sat, 7 Sept 2013 at 10.00am in the Raffles Lounge
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Grain Control
By Steve Burton, Golf Course Superintendent.
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e recently aerified the Lake Course Greens adding necessary soil amendments like dolomite lime to raise the soil pH, micro nutrients along with vertical slicing to help cut the excessive horizontal growing leaves which are often called by the general term “Leaf Grain”. The best performing golf greens are always the ones with most of their leaf blades growing upright, not horizontal, or with the least amount of “grain”.
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Scuffing around the flagstick caused by golf shoes pulling up the horizontal growing leaves “Grain” Brushing to stand up the grass. Noticeable grooves from Vertical Slicing the green Turf Nursery Site near Palm Hole 14 Seragoon grass contamination Hole 9 Fairway
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Before Dead End Path by 10 Palm Tee After-Potted Plants to Block View
When I first arrived at Raffles in early June I found the greens to have a limited root system and excessive leaf grain. Soil tests revealed a very low pH of 4.3 and high nitrogen content which was greatly contributing to the poor root system. We have been addressing this issue by using less nitrogen and soil amendments based on our soil test and now have much stronger roots 8 weeks later. These stronger roots can now support the grass plant to withstand the aerification, brushing and slicing tasks to promote more upright growth of the leaf blades. We are on our way to better putting surfaces with reduced foot scuffing in the future. Continued slicing and brushing will help to cut the Bermuda stolens thus triggering new growth that will promote a denser and tighter putting surface.
Zoysia Turf Nursery Renovation Our old turf nursery contract will expire this 1st September and we will start a new program to renovate and establish 1.5 hectares of pure Zoysia turf that can produce up to 6 hectares annually to help us resurface tees, repair bunker faces and even start to address the fairway contamination of Seragoon and Cow grass.
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New Equipment & Apparel
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ADIDAS FW COLLECTION 2013 01
NIKE GOLF APPAREL 02
adidas golf apparel, with its comfortable fit and innovative technology, has long been a hit with golfers. The latest FW collection 2013 is lightweight and comfortable. Perfect slim cuts are also revealed in the shirts, polos, sweaters, belts, shorts and trousers. The polos are fitted with moisture management, highly breathable and weatherresistant fabric, and all the apparel features climacool, climaproof and climalite technology designed to maximise comfort. Available at TaylorMade-adidas Golf, The Cathay; Takashimaya; Isetan and all adidas Golf authorized dealers. Pricing - S$69 – S$89 for polo shirts, and S$99 – S$109 for bottoms.
Nike Golf’s new Fall & Holidays 2013 Apparel Collection places a greater focus on its technology, while still offering more colour schemes to choose from. It features new designs for polo shirts, cover-ups, pants, shorts and headwear that represent a vibrant and irreverent passion for golf as a modern and athletic game for all ages and attitudes. In addition, the collection showcases playable, technical golf apparel that integrates Dri-FIT technology to keep golfers cool and comfortable.
CALLAWAY MACK DADDY 2 WEDGES 03
CALLAWAY FT OPTIFORCE DRIVERS 04
Currently in 2013 Open Championship winner Phil Mickelson’s bag, this Roger Cleveland designed wedge features a 5V groove pattern – the 39% larger grooves provide 25% more spin out of the rough. In addition, the Increased surface roughness and laser milled micro grooves provide more clubface-to-golf ball friction for higher spin out of all lies and from all distances. The wedges are forged from 1020 carbon steel for soft feel and the chrome produces a smoky, muted look that helps reduce glare.
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These superb clubs contain new and systematically designed technologies to help increase a golfer’s clubhead speed, ball speed and overall distance. One is aerodynamic efficiency, and the driver, based on its shape and construction, is among the fastest and most aerodynamically efficient driver that Callaway has ever brought to market. It also has 23% less drag than a conventionally shaped driver. Also contributing to advances in clubhead speed is the overall configuration of the driver, including the use of lightweight Forged Composite™ in the crown and two stock shaft offerings that can enhance a golfer’s ability to deliver the club to the ball faster. The driver features an Advanced OptiFit® Hosel that allows players to adjust the driver’s loft 1-degree down or 1- or 2-degrees up that helps golfers adjust their launch angle and amount of backspin. Finally, the Speed Frame Face Technology distributes stress across the titanium face for a larger, more consistent sweet spot and increased ball speed.
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SCOTTY CAMERON FUTURA X MALLET PUTTER 06
The latest from FootJoy features three new styles and colours. The shoes feature full grain leather uppers which offer waterproof comfort, breathability, and durability. They also come with a one-year waterproof warranty. The EVA Midsole provides lightweight cushioning underfoot, while the PulsarTM Cleats by Softspikes® are the #1 selling cleat in golf and the overwhelming choice of touring professionals worldwide. The Pulsar cleats feature turf grip and walking comfort advantages plus extra durability and cleat webbing for easier cleaning. Pricing - $175.
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The new Futura X is a high MOI, modern mallet design with advanced perimeter weighting that provides exceptional stability and forgiveness with solid feel. It’s the direct result of Cameron’s extensive work with Titleist Brand Ambassador Adam Scott, who used a prototype version of the putter in winning the 2013 Masters Tournament. Scott, who has been using Cameron putters for more than a decade, calls Futura X “the most stable putter I have ever played.” Precision milled from high grade 6061 aluminum, the unique Futura X design combines a rear balance bar with deep heel-toe weights plus perimeter weighting under the face. The resulting deep CG provides stability throughout the stroke, while the perimeter weighting adds forgiveness and solid feel. Pricing - $645.
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This new offering is an absolute beauty from TaylorMade, and current PGA professionals who are enjoying its accuracy and distance include 2013 US Open winner Justin Rose and Darren Clarke. The SLDR is built to help you hit longer and straighter drives by promoting a high launch angle, lower spinrate and faster ball speed. Its CG location is both low and forward, due in large part to the large, 20-gram sliding weight on the sole. That promotes a dramatic leap in distance. In addition to the low-forward CG benefits, the SLDR weight also represents a complete reinvention of movable weight, making it more effective and easier to use. Movable weight shifts the clubhead’s CG horizontally toward either the heel, to promote a draw, or toward the toe, to promote a fade. SLDR’s sliding weight allows you to shift the CG far enough to promote a side-to-side trajectory change of up to 30 yards.
Golfers will be thrilled with these new irons as they provide high speed with improved playability and shot control. Engineered with a deep centre of gravity (CG) position for a higher moment of inertia (MOI); they aim to deliver increased stability and playability versus a traditional long iron while providing enhanced trajectory and spin control versus a hybrid. First introduced on the PGA Tour late last year, the 712U is already the most played utility iron model on the PGA Tour through the first 14 events of the 2013 season. The models can currently be found in the bags of tour pros like Adam Scott (2-iron), Tim Clark (4-iron) and Geoff Ogilvy (2-iron) – players who prefer a utility iron to a hybrid as an alternative to traditional long irons. Offered in 2-iron (18 degrees), 3-iron (21) and 4-iron (24) lofts, 712U utility irons are available by custom order only. Pricing S$408 for steel shaft and S$449 for graphite shaft.
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CLUB NEWS
WELCOME NEW STAFF
Richard Lee
Terence Thia
Elaine Yeo
Finance Manager
Facilities Manager
Marketing Manager
Having worked in different industries, ranging from newsprint manufacturing, commodity trading to shipping, this is my first foray into the service and hospitality sector. And to take over from my illustrious predecessor Ms Woo Lee Choo, who had an outstanding career with Raffles Country Club, will certainly not be an easy act. I do, however, hope to bring my experience wherever appropriate to the club. I certainly look forward to working with my new colleagues and, in the process, to collectively serve the members better.
My past experiences include Facilities and Project Management for Shopping Centres, Hospitals, Hotels and Data Centres. Some projects I was involved in were the Asian Games Complex in Doha, Suntec City Maintenance, Beaufort Hotel, Spring Singapore, AT & T / Lucent Singapore, Goldhill Square, M & E Consultants and Compaq Asia. Joining Raffles Country Club will be another interesting journey for me. My past two years working in Thailand (2005), having also played golf in Thailand, have given me a greater understanding of the club, the course and how the game is played here in Singapore.
A dynamic, creative and self-motivated marketing specialist, Elaine has more than 8 years of consumer marketing experience in the fast paced retail industry. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from Oklahoma City University and extensive experience in branding and marketing communications; sales; advertising and promotions; public relations; events management and customer relationship management, she has delivered breakthrough results for her previous employers; namely Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Capitaland and Jurong Point. Through her tenure with Singapore Airlines as a flight attendant, Elaine has developed a passion for hospitality and pride herself in the relentless pursuit of exceptional customer service. With a flair for networking and events management, she enjoys meeting people, cultivating relationships and producing high quality and distinctive experiential events. In addition to achieving incremental profits for the club, Elaine will also work towards generating positive publicity and elevating the brand equity of Raffles Country Club.
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01 Captain David Soh and Mr Abe Mitsuhino 02 (L-R) Mr Noda Yoichi, Captain David Soh, Mr James Fu, Mr Abe Mitsuhino and Mr Osamu Tobino 03 (L-R) President Simon Yuen, Mr Adrian Teo Guan How and spouse, and Vice Captain Loh Kum Chuen 04 (L-R) General Manager, Mr Adam Robertson, Mrs Lee and Mr Lee Kok Lau 05 Marketing Manager, Ms Elaine Yeo with some new members. 06 Introducing RCC staff – Mr Dennis Ee, Manager (Golf Operations). 07 Operations Manager, Mr Roderick Koh presented some refreshments of the day.
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SWING INTO A COLOURFUL 2014 Bring Your Family And Join MC Bernard Lau & Main Wayang To Welcome The New Year! 31st December 2013 Venue : Stamford Suite Time: 7.30 pm Dress Code: Colorful & Formal
Members @ $80.00 Guests @ $120.00 For Reservations Please Call Maria 6861 7649
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
Golfers’ Terrace
Evening Specials Set Dinner On Saturdays @ Only $39.80 for 4 pax
RECIPE FOR A GREAT FAMILY EVENING
PIG TROTTER SET DINNER FOR 4 First on the list is our traditional Pig Trotter set. Hours of braising with eggs and tau kwar, a hot savoury alphabet soup, a golden brown omelette and freshly stir fried baby cabbage makes a wonderful tradition to share with our young ones.
KARI KEPALA IKAN SET DINNER FOR 4 This is yet another hot item on our list. Who can resist A curry fish head meal with choice of omelette and Baby kai lan!
ROAST CHICKEN SET FOR 4 Next comes another hot & spicy combination for the family. It is our Roast Chicken Set. Succulent roast Chicken plus a bitter gourd omelette, Kang Kong stir- fried with “balachan” and to finish off, a pepper hot Bak Kut Teh to tease your palette to the maximum.
TAIWAN’S 3 SPICES CLAY POT CHICKEN SET DINNER FOR 4 Last but not least in Our Evening Sets, is Taiwan’s signature Dish set of Chicken in 3 Spices. I am sure after tasting this dish, you will want to visit this friendly country of smiles and wonderful cuisine!
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Peanuts
FINGER LICKING GOOD Shrimp paste fried chicken wings Available all day long Guests rates +10%+10+7% applies OCTOBER 2013 Corn Flakes Raisins Coloured Rice
Golfers’ TerracE These 3 Guilty Pleasures (Macha, Mango and Chocolate) will be sentenced together with their 6 Faithful Accomplices Each Scoop Found Guilty With All 6 Accomplices for the price of
$1.50 Guests rates +10%+10+7% applies SEPTEMBER 2013
MOON CAKE MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL BBQ 14 September 2013 Venue @ The Atrium Fountain, Time @ 6.30pm Children @ $5.35 Members @$10.70 Guests @ $16.05
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CHIVALROUS SINGAPORE! This August, Albatross Salutes Singapore With 2 Bottles Of Chivas Regal 18 Years
@$268.00+ BACK IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER BY POPULAR DEMAND!
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Be The Star Night Karaoke Contest 5 October 2013, Saturday
THE ALBATROSS LOUNGE
Unleash your inner Frank Sinatra and Doris Day and stand to win the following prizes: 5th & 4th Place: A bottle of vintage red wine 3rd & 2nd Place: A bottle of vintage red wine & a Grammy Award 1st Place: A bottle of vintage red wine & the most coveted RCC Oscar!
L’ALBATROSS VOUS PRESENTE … Wine pairs this September 2013 A one time only of any 2 bottles of Chateau Timberlay Bordeaux at
$75.00 + Guests Are Welcomed To Buy This Offer Of French Wines With An Addition Of 10% Surcharge + 7% GST
OCTOBER 2013 LUX FOR OUR LADIES OF RCC Our favourite Sauvignon Blanc From Konrad with a 15% discount For our ladies.
Venue: Albatross Time: 7pm – 10pm Members - $10.00; Guests $15.00 + 7% GST Sign up now to receive training from our professional voice and dance coach to prepare for your breakout performance on the big day! Bring friends and family - there’ll be plenty of music, dancing and makan kechil for all!
MAHJONG COMPETITION *Lunch Buffet *High Tea Buffet *Coffee & Tea All Afternoon Champion: $200 (NTUC Vouchers) + Trophy Runner-Up: $100 (NTUC Vouchers) PK Group Champion: $100 (NTUC Vouchers) Runner-Up: $60 (NTUC Vouchers) Date: 7 September 2013 (Sat) Venue: Albatross Time: 11am onwards Members Only Entrance Fee $25.00 + 7% GST Call 6861 7649 & register with Maria
THE ATRIUM Going Hip with Pat & Roxy
This October at
$44.20+ Every Saturday 5.00 Pm Onwards. Roxy & Pat will entertain you with their incredible repertoire of songs. From love songs & rock ballads to up tempo hit after hit ! The cool cowboy getup isn’t just for the looks! The sound is … ”Awesomely Just As Cool!”
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CLUB HAPPENINGS 01 Mr Ben Chua and Captain David Soh 02 Ms ST Yeo, Ms Cindy Tan and guests. 03 The KGNS Trip Captain, Mr. Ahmad Faiesall, Captain David Soh, KGNS Member Mr Mohd Noh Arippin and Vice Captain Loh Kum Chuen. 04 Club President Simon Yuen and host of the dinner 05 Club President Simon Yuen and guest
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YOUTH GOLF PROGRAMME Singapore number one and also RCC professional golfer Mardan Mamat has taken part in a new initiative to support the elite junior golf development here in Singapore. The Youth Golf Programme (YGP)-Mardan Adoption Scheme is currently taking place here at Raffles Country Club with Mardan taking an active role in mentoring youth golfers who have the talent, but may not have the opportunities and means to play and learn the game more.
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CLUB NEWS
Letters of Compliment Hi Adam,
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Thanks for your acknowledgement. I work in a big Corporate setting and they say the kind of culture and people that drive a team is a reflection of the Leadership that steers it. Your Club is a perfect example of one. Everyone from Masz to the bag drop attendants, restaurant staff, even among your maintenance crew really extended their welcome and made us feel at home.
I dined at Raffles Country Club on 12th Jul and had a lovely lunch. After making my payment, I left without realising I left my credit card on the table.
We don’t have to convey to you to keep up the Premium Customer Service because it’s aready in all of you! Certainly looking forward to our next visit given the opportunity.
At dinner, I reached out and realised my credit card was missing. I panicked and called Citibank and was told that a kind gentleman by the name of Henry from Raffles Country Club called to cancel my credit card on my behalf. I would like to extend my appreciation to Henry as he represents the professionalism of Raffles Country Club. On my next visit, I will thank Henry personally.
Hope the haze disappears in Singapore. Keep Well.
Once again, thank you. An experience I choose to remember.
Cheers, Lester
Rgds Marc Goh, Member of RCC
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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
GOLFING
FOOD & BEVERAGE
CLUB OFFICIALS
Golf Reception
Golfers’ Terrace
President
Opening Hours:
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
pm
$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
Daily
11.30 am - 3.00 pm
Open to public
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 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
8.00 am - 9.00 pm
Jackpot Room
Mondays – Sundays 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
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
8.00 am - 9.00 pm $5.35 / hour
Members
Mr Ho Chye Hoi Mr Hoong Bee Lok Mr Kevin Scully Ms Shirley Tan Lee Boon Co-Opt Mbr Steve Tai Adam Robertson, General Manager 6864 0888 Steve Bruton, Course Superintendent 6861 2725 Richard Lee, 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 Bryan Littlejohn, Assistant Course Superintendent 6861 2725 Magdaline Chin, Assistant Manager (Finance & Membership) 6864 0808 Jane Fok, Assistant Manager (Human Resource) 6864 0818 Margaret Teo, Senior Executive (Food & Beverage) 6864 0833 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 Membership Accounts
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General Office Tel: 6861 7649 Fax: 6861 5293
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 8.00 am - 9.00 pm $5.35 / 5 hour / session $10.70 per entry
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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