Raffles Connection Vol.23 March-April 2014 by Raffles Country Club

Raffles Country Club // Vol. 23 // March-April 2014 // www.rcc.org.sg

LUNAR NEWYEAR COMPETITION p06

Online Golf Booking System p08 Dangerous Play p10 Herons in RCC p19

Raffles Charity Day 2014 5-6 July 2014

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Contents

EDITOR’S NOTE Dear members Welcome to this edition of Raffles Connection. After months of deliberating whether Palm Course should get a facelift or not, on 15th February an Extraordinary General Meeting was

held at RCC for members to approve a budget plus contingency amount to restore the course. A total of 62.4% voted for the motion. Read about the club’s plans on page 2 and 3 in the President and Vice President’s message. Let’s not forget Lake Course which is also going through some upgrading – in particular its bunkers. Pages 12 and 13 have the latest updates. RCC continues to leap ahead with signing reciprocal agreements with overseas clubs for members to enjoy – on page 9, the outline on the reciprocal clubs usage pattern and on page 7 read about the latest signing in China and also some upcoming club competition dates to put in your diary.

HIGHLIGHTS

As part of the club’s efforts to continually improve facilities and services for members, an online golf booking system is now in place to facilitate organizing your tee times. Page 8 has all the details. This time of year is traditionally when major golf brands unleash their latest equipment and apparel into the market. If you’re after the latest clubs or some stylish shoes, check out pages 20 and 21. As always, there is a smorgasbord of offerings at the Golfer’s Terrace and the Albatross Lounge which are outlined in this issue, along with all the other regular write-ups. I hope you enjoy this issue and look forward to seeing you at RCC! Justine Moss

President’s Message Vice President’s Message 04 Chairman’s Trophy 05 February Medal Coming Up Aces 06 Lunar New Year Competition 07 Reciprocal Agreement with BFA International Convention Center Golf Club Upcoming Club Competitions 08 Online Golf Booking System 09 Reciprocal Clubs Usage Pattern 10 Dangerous Play 12 Lake Course Bunker Shape Upgrading 14 Upcoming Events 15 Extraordinary General Meeting 16 Crocodile Spotted at Lake Course Green Number 17 Hello & Goodbyes 17 Golf Specific Exercises Letters of Compliment 18 Buggy Fee Increase Notice Restriction of Guests Access to Lake Course on weekends/ public holidays. 19 Herons in RCC 20 New Golf Equipment 22 Swing into a Colourful 2014 24 Quarterly Fishing 25 New Members’ Night 26 Golfers’ Terrace/ The Albatross Lounge 28 Seminar Packages 02 03

32 RECIPROCAL/AFFILIATED CLUBS 33 CLUB FACILITIES & DIRECTORY

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MESSAGE CLUB NEWS GOLF LIFESTYLE FOOD & BEVERAGE EVENTS

MESSAGE

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

would like to congratulate members, who at the EOGM on 15th Feb 2014, voted to renovate the Palm Course. It was a bold and almost prescient decision, coming a day before the Government’s announcement on Golf Club’s land leases in Singapore. With the decision to renovate Palm, members have spoken. They have also decided to walk the talk. Members will contribute not more than $3000 for the Club’s future. This is almost insignificant, compared with what members of several other golf clubs have to be prepared to pay for the extension of their leases. With Lake Course returfed and targeted to open on 1st May 2014, the conditions are all present for a REBIRTH of Raffles Country Club. It will now be up to our Vice President, Wong Toon Suan and his Sub-Committee to bring home the bacon by giving members the best golf course the Palm can be within the framework of their mandate obtained at the EOGM. I, for one, will be looking forward to what Palm will be like when the Sub-Committee makes its choice. Even after one bold step forward, RCC will still have to take several more steps to lay a solid foundation for the future. It must increase course utilization and build up its financial reserves in the expectation that the Government will allow us to extend our lease. The General Committee has approved the creation of a new class of corporate membership. This is a sort of “bearer” membership which allows the bearer to use the Club’s golfing and other facilities. Subscription for this class of membership will be set higher. It does not carry voting rights nor does it give privileges to family members.

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Only a small number of such memberships will be created. They will only be offered to existing corporate members, either as an additional corporate membership or which they can convert their existing membership to. If this initiative is successful, the Club hopes to raise between $2-3 million for only a little increase in the number of members. It will also be expected to increase the number of golf rounds and bring in significant guests fees. Another positive situation is the secondary market price of RCC transferable membership. On the date of the EOGM, our members were offering their membership for sale at the market price of around $35,000. In the eight days since, there has been a buoyant increase in the price expectation, with the asking price for individual membership spiking to as high as $48,000! I had mentioned the word “optimism” in last issues’ President’s Message. It certainly looks that way; judging from the events that have developed since then. Come September, the Treasurer, Captain and several GC Members as well as I will complete our maximum terms of office and have to step down. We hope that the events that are happening at the Club are for the good and that our successors will have a reasonable foundation to build on and move the Club ahead for the benefit of all RCC Members. Simon Yuen President

MESSAGE

VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE A great step forward for the development of Raffles Country Club

n years to come, Raffles Country Club members will remember that 15 February 2014 was indeed an important milestone for the Club’s development history: the majority members who attended the EOGM voted for the renovation and modernization of the 25 years’ old Palm Course. This marks the beginning of an important task for the Subcommittee who will look after the project and the General Committee who will provide overall direction during the process. My main aim is to stir the development of the project with an aim to award the construction tender in six months’ time i.e. August 2014 and put in place a well structured and efficient project management. It is going to be a real challenge, but not an impossible one. Throughout our history, the General Committees and the Management have been able to deliver projects effectively, for example the re-development of Lake Course some 13 years ago, with the support and understanding of the members. For this coming project, I urge the members to continue to provide support and understanding during the project implementation phase. I would like to keep the members of the SubCommittee small, but would like to form a task force and focus group from time to time to seek feedback and also contribution from members. For example, while preparing the construction tender,

I intend to seek expert views from members who have vast experience in the construction industry. My aim is to establish a ‘smart’ construction tender to make the best use of our existing resources and capitalize on some of the current market price trends. We will also work closely with the Golfing Subcommittee to minimize the disruption of golfing activities. I believe all members wish for a memorable course that will re-establish Raffles Country Club as a premier club in Singapore’s golfing fraternity. Some of the design criteria that the Subcommittee would like to specify, but not limited to are: • Memorability, a true experience for both amateurs and professionals • Good sustainability and maintenance efficiency • Variety and shot values providing a great golfing experience for all level of players • Better use of existing resources, retaining the majority of the flora and fauna where possible My approach would be to run this as a fast track project but not sacrificing any quality and fun so our members will be able to enjoy a new Palm Course in 24 months time. I will provide updates from time to time via the Raffles Weekly and Raffles Connection. Wong Toon Suan Vice-President Chairman of Palm Project Sub-Committee

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Chairman’s Trophy Results of the Chairman’s Trophy:

Winner: - Tan Peck Chong - Tan Kok Jin James 1st Runner-up: - Chia Chin Lye - Ang Teck Eng 2nd Runner-up: - Tay Joo Kiah Roger - Lim Chin Huat Ricky

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Ms Shirley Tan (General Committee Member and F&B Sub-Committee Chairman) and Ms S T Yeo (Lady Captain) Winners Mr James Tan Kok Jin and Mr Tan Peck Chong with Club President, Mr Simon Yuen

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FEBRUARY MEDAL Champion Score 36 pts OCB by Oh Kian Kiau Mark Champion Score 42 pts by Wang Tee Hau Dave Champion Score 40 pts by Phua Yong Tong Phillip Champion Score 40 pts by Naomi Wong Champion Score 37 pts by Cheong Yoke Keng

COMING UP ACES

Men’s A Division Winner Player Oh Kian Kiau Mark Score 36Pts OCB

1st Runner-Up Lim Eng Lee Henry 36Pts

2nd Runner-Up Robert James Stark 35Pts

Men’s B Division Winner Player Wang Tee Hau Dave Score 42Pts

1st Runner-Up Ang Hoon Siang 39Pts

2nd Runner-Up Chow Kwok Seng 38Pts

Men’s C Division Winner Player Phua Yong Tong Philip Score 40Pts

Runner-Up Kwek Khin Lian Perry 37 pts

Ladies’ A Division Winner Player Naomi Wong Score 40Pts

Runner-Up Chang Chin Hua 35Pts

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

Runner-Up Lee Yuke Lan 33Pts OCB

Ng Lai Soon 24 Nov 2013

Houng Soon Jan Edward 16 Dec 2013

Low Yean Joo 28 Dec 2013

Palm Course, Hole 12 (105m)

Lake Course, Hole 8 (89m)

Palm Course, Hole 12 (125m)

Nainal Kok Leng Chwee

Liu Po Hsiun @ Robert Liu

Myint Oo @ Zhuang Sein Hoke

Hole-in-One achievers

31 Dec 2013

Palm Course, Hole (172m)

4 Jan 2014

Palm Course, Hole 12 (105m)

Toh Cheng Soon 22 Jan 2014

Palm Course, Hole 3 (138m)

17 Jan 2014

Palm Course, Hole 3 (107m)

Choi Soon Woong 30 Jan 2014

Palm Course, Hole 3 (138m)

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LUNAR NEW YEAR COMPETITION Winner Jeffrey Yeo and Michael Chen 1st Runner-up Kenneth Ong and Marcus Heng 2nd Runner-up Lau Kim Hai and Raymond Ong 3rd Runner-up Lee Yuke Lan and Huang Ching Lien 4th Runner-up Tan Tai Seong and Jimmy Kok

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Reciprocal Agreement with BFA International Convention Center Golf Club

he club is pleased to introduce the above newly signed reciprocal golf club in Hainan Island, China. The Golf Club is popular among Singaporeans and is located at BOAO which is about 1 hour's drive from Haikou. With the signing, members may now play at 2 different Golf Clubs, taking advantage of another reciprocal arrangement the club had signed earlier with Meishi Mayflower International Golf Club. Please note that bookings may only be made via the club's golfing reception and you are permitted to play 2 games per visit and up to 12 games per year. You will be required to produce the RCC membership card upon registration and may introduce up to 3 guests per visit. 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

MONTH

UPCOMING CLUB COMPETITIONS

MONTH

1 March

5 April

4 7

March Medal (AM/PM) @ Palm (in conjunction with the Mercedes Trophy Qualifying Round)

April Medal (PM) @ Palm

Ladies Bogey Competition (PM) @ Palm

6-8 March

26 April

Inter-Club Friendly: RCC vs KLCC (AWAY) 3

22 March

Senior Medal (PM) @ Palm 4

22 March

Junior Medal (PM) @ Palm 5

29 March

Inter-Club Friendly: RCC vs Tropicana (AM) @ Palm

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ONLINE GOLF BOOKING SYSTEM

s part of our efforts to enhance our service to members, we are pleased to introduce to you the Online Golf Booking System that went live with effect from Monday, 27 January 2014.

In order for the system to reply to you with a booking confirmation slip, please update us with your active email address through manling.sau@rcc.org.sg if you have not done so.

Please note that bookings are open every Friday at 8.00pm for the following week’s (including weekend and Public Holiday) tee time booking. Once booked, any cancellation must be done through the Golf Receptionist via telephone at 68617655.

For weekend bookings with less than 3 balls, you are advised to provide the name of the 4th player by Thursday 10.00am preceding the weekend or public holiday. Failing which, the slot will be open for single players to join.

We hope that you will find the booking system useful and please do not hesitate to email your queries to xieming.cheng@rcc. org.sg

Step by Step Online Booking Process

Step 5: Choose how many players you wish to book)

Step 1: In the RCC Website (www.rcc.org.sg), go to the “Members Area” Drop down menu, click on the “Online Booking” tab. Step 6: Choose the date of play. Click onto “Show Booking”.

Step 8: Insert all players’ details and confirm flight booking

Step 2: Key in Member’s ID (Membership No) and Password (default password given)

Step 9: Preview of Course Ticket

Step 3: Change your passwords by clicking on the “Change Password”. To book, click onto Course Booking

Step 4: Choose the course you want to play at (Palm or Lake) 8

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Step 7: Click on the tee-time that you prefer (i.e. 0721, 10th Tee) and process booking Note: Booked (1) means 3 slots are available on this time Booked (2) means 2 slots are available Booked (3) means 1 slot is available Booked (Full) – Flight is fully taken up Available – 4 slots are available

Note: This course ticket is a preview and a confirmation of your booking. You will still need to register at the Golfing reception when you arrive at the club for course tickets.

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Reciprocal Clubs Usage Pattern Reciprocal 2013 NO.

NAME OF CLUB

AFFILIATION 2013 OTHER CLUB

RCC TO

TO RCC

OTHER CLUB

NO.

Macquarie Links International Golf Club (2010)

Araluen Country Club

Sanctuary Lakes Club (2005)

(2002)

Sun City Country Club (2009)

BRUNEI

The Lakes Golf Club (1991)

The Links Kennedy Bay (2009)

The Vines Golf & Country Club (2008)

Avondale Golf Club (2013)

Pantai Mentiri Golf Club (2001)

Meishi Mayflower International Golf Club (2012)

Tianjin Fortune Lake Golf Club (2010)

Tianjin Warner International Golf Club (2011)

Kunshan Sun Resort & Club (2013)

Nanjing SunIsland Leisure & Resort Club Co.Ltd (2013)

Shanghai Sun Island Inter'nal Club (2013)

Suzhou SunIsland Inter'nal Club (2013)

Yangzhou Prime Inter'nal Vacation Club Co.Ltd (2013)

BRUNEI

OTHER CLUB

The Empire Hotel & Country

CHINA 1

Mission Hills Golf Club (2001)

Orient Pearl Golf Club (2010) INDONESIA

Rancamaya Golf & Country Club (2010) JAPAN

Robert Trent Jones 11 Club

MACAU (Partial Affiliation 2012) 1

Macau Golf & Country Club (2006) THAILAND

INDIA Oxford Golf & Country Club (2014)

RCC TO

TO RCC

Club (2005)

CHINA

OTHER CLUB

AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA 1

NAME OF CLUB

INDONESIA 1

Finna Golf & Country Club (2010)

Gunung Geulis Country Club (2011)

Blue Canyon Country Club (2012) TOTAL

Please refer to page 32 for a full list of reciprocal clubs.

MACAU (Partial Reciprocal 2012) 1

Macau Golf & Country Club (2006) MALAYSIA

Kelab Golf Sarawak (2008)

Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (1994)

204

191

Meru Valley Golf & Country Club (2000)

Glenmarie Golf & Country Club (2011)

113

Kelab Golf Negara Subang (2011)

161

108

Tropicana Golf & Country Club (2011)

157

Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club (2012)

Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (2013)

PHILIPPINES 1

Alta Vista Golf & Country Club (2012)

Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club (2012)

VIETNAM 1

Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club (2007)

Long Thanh Golf Club (2006)

The Montgomerie Links Vietnam (2009)

Danang Golf Club (2012)

TOTAL

770

991

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DANGEROUS PLAY Dangerous Play On The Golf Course Golf is usually a safe sport. – as long as a few basic, common-sense rules of safety are followed. When those rules are ignored, injuries will occur. Golf involves the swinging of golf clubs, which propels golf balls at high speeds. If you happen to get in the way of either the clubs or the balls, you’re in danger. You could be placing yourself in danger, too, if you do not respect the power of the sun, the danger of lightning, or your body’s need for the right kind of fluids on warm days. Here are some guidelines that can help ensure your safety, and that of those around you on the golf course.

Keep Track of Players Around You

Yell Fore, Cover Up When You Hear It

When a golf club is in your hands and you are preparing to swing, it is your responsibility to make sure your playing partners are a safe distance away from you. It’s not too difficult, after all, to keep track of where everyone is when your group is no more than four golfers.

Even if you follow the advice above, there will surely come times when you hit your drive farther than you expected, or a hook or slice comes out of nowhere and takes your ball toward an adjoining fairway. Or when you play your stroke believing the fairway ahead is clear ... only to notice players up ahead who had been obscured by a hill or trees.

Never swing a golf club when another golfer is close to you. That’s the most important thing to remember. And be a little extra cautious on practice swings, when it’s easy for golfers to let their guard down. Extra vigilance is also needed when younger golfers are part of your group. Also, look ahead of you, and to the left and right of the area where you are aiming your shot. Don’t hit your ball until you are confident that any golfers up ahead are out of your range.

Heads Up While it’s the responsibility of every golfer to be sure it is safe for them to take their stroke, you can’t always rely on every golfer to do just that. So even when it’s not your turn to hit, stay aware of your surroundings. Be especially careful if you have to venture into an adjoining fairway to retrieve or play an errant shot, or if you are close to an adjoining fairway and golfers on that hole are hitting toward you. Always keep a safe distance from golfers in your own group when they are preparing to play a stroke. Do not venture past the player hitting their shot.

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You know what to do: Yell “Fore!” as loud as you can. That is the international word of warning in golf. It lets golfers playing near you know that an errant golf ball might be heading their way, and they need to take cover. And what should you do when you hear “fore!” being yelled in your direction? For goodness sake, do not stand up, crane your neck, and try to spot the ball! You’re just making yourself a bigger target. Instead, cover up. Crouch behind your golf bag, get behind a tree, hide behind the cart, cover your head with your arms. Make yourself a smaller target, and protect your head.

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Never Hit Into the Group Ahead of Yours

Protect Yourself from the Sun

This should go without saying, shouldn’t it? What we’re talking about are those occasions when a very slow group is ahead of yours, and frustration takes over. It happens to all of us. Someone in your group gets angry, and next thing you know, they’re teeing up a ball and hitting into the slow-playing group ahead.

A typical round of golf means four hours of exposure to the harsh effects of the sun. More on a slow day, or on a day when you play more than 18 holes. More when you factor in time on the practice putting green or driving range.

If you’re ever tempted to do this ... don’t. It’s very rare, but golfers have been killed after being struck by golf balls. Injuries do occur. Instead of taking aim at someone in anger, take a deep breath. Remind yourself that you’re playing golf, a great game, and enjoy the camaraderie with your buddies. If you spot a course marshal, flag him down and ask if he can help speed up play. Don’t take the risk of hurting someone ahead. What do you do if you accidentally hit up on the group ahead? Please drive the buggy up to the group in front and apologise. This is basic etiquette which will avoid confrontations with the group in front, which later could result in disciplinary action being taken against you. Please make sure the group in front of you is out of range before hitting.

Drive Safely Most golf carts come with a safety label. Read it, and follow the directions. Driving a golf cart along the course’s fairways and cart paths isn’t a difficult thing to do. But read and observe all safety rules. Don’t hang your feet out of the cart while it’s in motion; don’t go off-roading over bumpy terrain; don’t drive at full speed around curves or down steep hills. Don’t let small children drive the cart. And watch out for other golf carts at points where paths cross.

In short, golfers have a large exposure to the potentially dangerous effects of the sun. Protect your skin by always using a strong sunscreen. Also, wear a wide-brimmed cap to keep the sun off your face. Better yet, get yourself a straw hat or other full-brimmed hat that will also help keep the sun off the back of your neck.

Beware of Lightning Lightning is a killer, and during a thunderstorm golfers carrying metal clubs in their hands while on exposed land are at great risk. If there is lightning anywhere around the golf course, or thunderstorms approaching the siren will blow. Do not try to finish the rest of the hole you are playing. Head immediately for cover. Head for the clubhouse or a designated lightning shelter (found on the courses). If you are caught out on the course, do not seek cover under trees. Trees are lightning rods. When the siren blows and it has not started to rain yet, you must get off the course. Don’t wait for rain to seek shelter.

Add Fluids ...the Right Kind of Fluids If you’re playing golf under the sun on a hot day, you’ll be sweating off a lot of body fluids. Even if the sun is nowhere to be seen, and it’s a cool day, you’ll be working up a thirst. Quench that thirst the right way. Drink plenty of water. If you buy a beverage, make it a sports drink such as Gatorade. Of course, there are those golfers who play simply as an excuse to drink beer. It’s important to avoid beer (at least until after the round) on hot days. Because alcohol, along with the sun, also dehydrates the human body. And we all know about alcohol’s disorienting effect on people. The odds of an accident occurring go way up with each beer.

Mark Higgs Golfing Sub-Committee Member & PGA Professional

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LAKE COURSE BUNKER SHAPE UPGRADING

eil Haworth of N&H Golf Design visited Raffles Country Club on January 22-23 to review the progress of the greens and to adjust the shape of the bunker edges. Based on his paint markings, we will adjust the bunker edges and add new bunker liner material to prevent soil erosion into the sand and to reduce the labor required to push back up the sand after heavy rains. He also recommended filling in several bunkers to help with the speed of play, visual aesthetics and to reduce maintenance costs on holes 14, 15 & 17. We chose the bunker liner material, SandMat which is the same material used on number 16 Lake bunker because it has performed well over the last 2 years since it was installed. This bunker improvement work will take place over the next 6-8 weeks.

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01 Neilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new outline marking of Lake 1 Greenside bunker. 02 The back bunker on Lake 18 was enlarged 2-3 meters closer to the green. 03 Adding new white sand to the expanded bunker 04 Lake #2 Green after 7 weeks of grow-in 05 Dragging in the sand topdressing after vertical mowing during the grow-in process.

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UPCOMING EVENTS MARCH 2014 Sunday

Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

Men’s A, B, C & Ladies Medals (Strokeplay) – AM & PM, Palm Course

Tuesday

Private Tournament – Shotgun, Palm (PM)

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Private Tournament – 42pax, Palm (AM)

Private Tournament – Shotgun, Palm (AM)

Private Tournament – Shotgun, Palm (PM)

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Senior & Junior Medals – Palm (PM)

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

APRIL 2014 Sunday

Monday

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

SSGS Interclub League– Shotgun, Palm (AM)

Private Tournament – Shotgun, Palm (PM)

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Private Tournament – 40pax, Lake (AM)

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Men’s A, B, C & Ladies Medals (Stableford) – Palm Course (PM)

SGA Inter-Club League (1St Leg) SICC VS TMCC – Palm (PM)

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Inter-Club RCC VS Tropicana (Practice Round) – Palm

Good Friday

Inter-Club RCC VS Tropicana – Palm (AM)

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

Ladies Bogey Competition – Palm (PM)

SGA Inter-Club (2nd Leg) WGCC VS SEL – Palm (PM)

Palm Course Closed Whole Day

Lake Course Closed Whole Day

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CLUB NEWS

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

n Saturday 15 February, RCC held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EOGM) and invited members to vote and approve a budget of $16 million, plus an additional $2 million contingency amount, not exceeding $3,000 per member for the purpose of Restoring and Modernizing Palm Course. The meeting commenced at 7:30pm and after the validation by RCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Manager, Mr Adam Robertson that there was a quorum present, he informed the members that they were welcome to ask questions. President Mr Simon Yuen then invited committee member Mr Ho Chye Hoi to clarify how the General Committee interprets the two resolutions which had been laid out, after which there was a Q&A session followed by voting from the members. RCC is delighted to announce that the members voted to approve the budget to renovate the Palm Course. The total number of valid votes cast during the EOGM, which was held in the Stamford Suite, was 242, with 62.4% (151) voting for the motion, and 37.6% (91) against.

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Mr John Goh (RCC Member) Mr Ronald Pereira, RIG Member Mr Loh Kum Chuen (Vice Captain) Mr Wong Toon Suan (Vice President) Mr Lo Swee Wen, RIG Member

FOR

VOTES

151

62.4%

37.6%

TOTAL NUMBER VALID CAST

242

100%

TOTAL NUMBER INVALID CAST

AGAINST

CLUB NEWS

Crocodile Spotted at Lake Course Green Number 17

crocodile was spotted at Lake Course Green Number 17. Members are to exercise caution and inform the club Management if they see the crocodile or other dangerous wild animals within the club grounds. For safety precautions, members are NOT to go near the animals or attempt to scare them away. The Management will call in the relevant authorities to remove the animals in a safe and proper manner.

GOOD BYE!

HELLO! DECEMBER

JANUARY

DECEMBER

JANUARY

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LIM SOON LEE KHOO BOO HOR CHUA SUE HONG LEE YEOW KOON ONG YEE PENG LIM KAY SIONG HENG YEW HIONG WU SAY BOON YEO ENG MONG KENNETH ONG WEE MENG LEE PHNE DAPHNE KOH GEK PIN OH WEI YONG JOSHUA NAKAMURA TAKESHI CHOI JUN YOUNG ZHANG WEIWU

TAN CHEE MENG KIN NAKAE CHANG KUO-YUAN CHIAM PENG KOON CHENG LIANG ERIC HENG SWEE HONG HENRY GARTSHORE WILLIAM JAMES IAN JAMES KOHLER SAW PEI LIEN ALFRED

NG LOO CHOR VINCENT GOMEZ CHEW LIANG BOO CHUA YAT FOO (DECEASED) OH CHENG MENG ASHUTOSH SINHA LIM EE ANN HUANG YI CHUN TAY LIAM KAI TAKAYUKI SAWADA LEE KUANG HENG NG KAH THIM OH JIA MIN DAWN TAKASHI AOKI TIMOTHY WONG KOK CHEE LIM JONG KI XU LI

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CLUB NEWS

GOLF SPECIFIC EXERCISES

e are pleased to invite you to participate in the Golf Specific Exercise (GSE) to help you play golf better by strengthening your core muscles, boosting your confidence and mental health. Timothy Loh, a final year undergraduate from Deakin University who majors in Exercise and Sports will conduct the session based on 1) Introduction to Golf Specific Exercise 2) Basic Warming & Cooling Down Exercises After having completed more than 10 GSE sessions since December 2013, Vice Captain, Mr KC Loh (Pharmacist and ex-Rugby Coach), will also be coaching on warming up and cooling down exercises, stamina training and free consultation on essential nutrients to keep your mind and body in tip-top condition. For more information, contact Timothy Loh at timothy_loh@hotmail.com or 9048-1684.

LetterS of Compliment Dear Mr Tan / The General Manager and Team, Greetings in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ! We would like to express our gratitude to you and your good company for your act of generosity and for providing a donation for the super typhoon victims of central Philippines. On behalf of our Church and our partner DALAW KALINGA FOUNDATION, we would like to thank you for your kind support. Thank you and God bless. Ptr. Donna Robles Head Minister Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ

Hi Novem, I received the check – Thanks. Really appreciate your patience and support to make the wedding a great event. Once again thanks to you and all your RCC staff. I’ll surely recommend to my Friends to have their functions at RCC. FYI, my company is a Corporate member of RCC and I have played a few times at RCC – now temporarily given up golf. Looking forward to meeting you for the special RCC lunch you promised. Best Regards P. Thanabalan Purchasing Petrochemical Corporation of Singapore (Private) Limited

CLUB NEWS

Buggy Fee Increase Notice (With effect from 1st May 2014)

ue to increasing operating cost, it is necessary for the Club to revise the buggy fee to $23 (before GST) per golfer, effective 1st May 2014. We thank you for your kind understanding.

Restriction of Guests Access to Lake Course on weekends/ public holidays

ue to privilege control measures, members will not be allowed to sign in guests on weekends and public holidays on the newly returfed Lake Course, effective 1st May 2014 to 31st July 2014. We thank you for your co-operation and understanding.

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LIFESTYLE

Herons in RCC

ne of the appealing things about having a round of golf here – aside from being surrounded by gorgeous flora and fauna indigenous to Singapore and the region – is spotting various species of wildlife. It is not uncommon to spot the odd otter, crocodile, squirrel, iguana, monkey or snake in addition to a whole offering of wonderful birdlife such as herons, eagles, White-breasted Waterhen and Yellow Bittern and many rare species such as brahminy kite, black-naped oriole and Asian paradise flycatcher. In fact, most of the courses here can be an avid bird watcher and nature lover’s delight. In RCC, many herons can be seen on both Lake and Palm courses.

Yet, while this reduced number of herons may alarm some bird enthusiasts and environmentalists, the report quoted ornithologist and nature educator Ms. Wang Luan Keng as saying that the numbers are not as bad as they look, as the birds’ regular feeding grounds had been underwater due to various high tides. However, she did mention that the decrease of the black-crowned night herons – 51 this year from 194 in 2003 – could be as a result of disturbed nesting sites.

In a report, however, from last December’s Straits Times (Sunday Times), a recent count by the National Parks Board’s Heron Watch sector showed that there are currently fewer herons in Singapore than before. The four common species – the popular grey herons, purple herons (which can be found in mudflats and mangrove swamps), black-crowned night herons, and striated herons - have decreased by three-quarters, and in 19 of the 57 survey sites, no herons were seen at all. According to the report, the data from the National Parks Board's Heron Watch came from 185 volunteers who helped with the bird count expedition on 31 August. The findings were presented at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve's 20th anniversary celebrations late last year.

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New Golf Equipment

ustine Moss checks out the latest golf equipment and apparel from some of the leading brands in the market.

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01 Adizero Golf Footwear

02 DryJoys Casual

Adidas Golf recently released their next generation of adizero golf footwear in Singapore. It’s a visually appealing design that tips the scales at less than 10 ounces, 10% lighter than the adizero Tour. It delivers more stability than ever before in the lightest cleated performance golf shoe the company has ever created. While traditional golf shoe construction requires the stitching of multiple layers, adidas golf designers pushed the limits of engineering to create a new, ultra-light one-piece fused upper that bonds together five layers to deliver a consistent glove-like fit on the foot. To further reduce weight while increasing stability, a lighter and thinner seven-cleat performance outsole (formerly 10 in the adizero Tour) was developed which measures 20% wider than adizero Tour. For women, adidas Golf has designed the adizero Tour II, utilizing many of the same design and fabrication elements as the adizero one in a streamlined, six-spike configuration with thintech lowprofile technology to improve traction and stability. The adizero one is currently available in a total of three colourways in Singapore for the Spring/Summer 2014 season at a recommended retail price of S$259. The women’s adizero Tour II is available in two colourways in Singapore for the Spring/ Summer 2014 season at a recommended retail price of S$179.

FootJoy have introduced a new performance spikeless golf shoe category: DryJoys Casual™. A natural extension of the storied DryJoys® footwear line, DryJoys Casual shoes feature super-soft, premium full grain waterproof leather and lightweight TPU traction elements that provide great on-course traction and the versatility of off-course wear. A new proprietary polymer outsole material called Fine-Tuned Foam™ (FTF) was developed for the DryJoys Casual outsole unit. FTF is 10% lighter than conventional EVA Foams providing enhanced cushioning and shock absorption for added comfort. The shoes are available in a number of colour options in Singapore in March 2014 and the SRP is $260.

03 New D.N.A. Footwear FootJoy’s D.N.A. (DryJoys Next Advancement) features the most comprehensive feature package ever delivered by FootJoy. The D.N.A. footwear features new, cutting-edge componentry and construction methodology and a number of key features and benefits. These include a 3D FoamCollar™ for comfort, SnugFit Tongue for fit, NitroThin™ TPU Outsole for stability, Xtra-Thick FTF™ FitBed® for cushioning and ChromoSkin™ Leather System by Pittards which is supple, lightweight, thin-yet-durable and completely waterproof. Available in March 2014 in Singapore, the MSRP is $310 for the regular D.N.A shoes and $340 for BOA.

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04 Nike VRS Covert 2.0 Driver

06 Titleist Vokey Milled SM5 Wedges

Bigger, faster and longer than last year’s VRS Covert drivers – the world’s first to feature conforming High Speed Cavity Back technology – the new VRS Covert 2.0 drivers deliver more forgiving distance, faster ball speed and simple, intuitive customization to meet the swing needs of every athlete. The high-Speed Cavity Back technology redistributes weight to the heel and toe allowing for increased distance and more stability across the face of the driver. It features two additional proprietary technologies: A larger, re-engineered NexCOR face for increased ball speed and distance, and FlexLoft adjustability, which allows athletes to easily customize loft and face angle positions for 15 drivers in one. Available in Singapore in February 2014, the Nike VRS Covert 2.0 Tour Driver is priced at $800 while the Nike VRS Covert 2.0 Driver is $650.

Precisely designed and manufactured using proprietary Spin Milled technology, Vokey SM5 wedges provide a distinct performance advantage through new, deeper TX3 grooves, tour-driven shapes and the industry’s most extensive range of bounce and grind options. The new TX3 grooves, with 7% larger groove volume and two performance configurations, deliver maximum spin by channeling away grass and sand for improved contact between the ball and groove edge. The Vokey SM5 wedges are available in 21 different loft/ bounce/grind combinations and six tourinspired sole grinds, appropriately slotted into low, mid and high bounce categories to fit all swing types, shot-making styles and short game conditions. Available in March 2014 in Singapore the MSRP is $225. 06

05 Nike Lunar Control In addition to Lunarlon foam cushioning, the Nike Lunar Control also features Nike Flywire, another proprietary technology, which wraps from the midfoot to the heel for targeted support and lightweight structure. Available in vibrant colors such as Venom Green, Military Blue and Challenge Red, the shoes’ Nike Power Platform stabilizes the foot to provide better balance, smoother weight transfer and more control at impact. Power Transfer Zone technology works in conjunction with the Power Platform to allow for constant ground contact and a smooth transfer of power throughout the swing. Available at $309.

EVENTS

SWING INTO A COLOURFUL 2014

fter a bumper 2013, many thought that New Year’s Eve was going to be quiet at Raffles Country Club; however the Lifestyle Sub Committee (LSC) 2013/14 had other ideas and felt they could not finish the year without a bang! Since the motto for the LSC was ‘Going Places With Lifestyle 2013!’... what better way than to get the members together and make that perfect Swing Into A Colourful 2014! The theme suggested colours and we were inspired to create an evening that is as colourful as possible for the party-goers. The Stamford Suite was jazzed up in a very Japanese Pop Art A La Mode, and even the Foyer was decorated with several different hues of colours. A group of young working professionals from the Pentecostal Church Of Christ 4th Watch entertained everyone for 45 minutes during the lively pre-dinner cocktail, belting Christmas carols in beautiful unison accompanied by an acoustic guitar. All 14 of them touched every string of the members’ hearts with their lovely singing and honourable efforts in raising money for the Philippines’ Haiyan Relief Fund. The guests were suitably impressed with the venue’s vibrant colours which really set the scene for a night of great partying and enjoyment. Emcee Bernard Lau opened the evening by thanking the Lifestyle Sub Committee Members, especially Ms. Denise Seow who had invited him back again to RCC.

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Many also praised Mr. Yong Kah Teck for his meticulous choice of music for the evening’s dance and general ambience. Everyone was in for a real treat with the energetic and funny emcee who won the crowd with great cheer and entertaining jokes. The laughter and jovial mood was infectious and the delectable spread served by RCC’s very own Shanshui Restaurant in addition to the lucky draw prizes kept many smiling. The main act of the evening started at 8.00 pm when Singapore’s The Main Wayang entertained members and their guests with an hour long performance of songs and sing-a-longs. This prompted many to get in the mood to get up and dance with Lifestyle Sub Committee Chairman, Mr Peter Tan, Ms Denise Seow and Mr Yong Kah Teck leading the throng to the dance floor where they boogied the night away until the stroke of midnight! While members exchanged New Year greetings with one another, the doors opened to the Foyer for yet another sumptuous buffet of midnight porridge to kick start a nourishing 2014. Your Lifestyle Sub Committee 2014 Chairman, Peter Tan, Family Values - Ms. Denise Seow, RCC’s Fred Astaire - Mr.Yong Kah Teck, Keep Fit Guru - Ms. Cheong Yoke Keng & Travel Ambassadress Ms. Elvina Wong - wishes all our members a Happy, Healthy and Happening 2014!

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QUARTERLY FISHING

ne of the reasons why RCC's quarterly fishing event is always a success is that it's a therapeutic way to break away from the daily grind and relax totally. It's also a time to catch up and bond with friends while soaking in the beautiful scenery in and around RCC's golf course. At our last event, which took place at Lake Course, a total of 98 cast their lines at hole numbers 2, 9 and 18. Everyone went home happy with their catch of the day in hand. It really was the perfect day for a perfect catch. For those who participated, we thank you for your support and hope to see you again at our next fishing event!

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NEW MEMBERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; NIGHT

t the recent New Members Night held on 21 February 2014, Friday, RCC welcomed more than 30 new members accompanied by their spouses for a cocktail reception held at the Albatross. The evening started off with an introduction to the club's F&B promotions as well as an array of recreational activities available for the coming months. Members were also introduced to the friendly staff of RCC and treated to a scrumptious buffet spread and house pour of wines. It was indeed an enjoyable evening for all.

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(L-R) Mr Wu Say Boon, Mr Kenneth Ong, Mdm Lee Wan Wah, Mr Heng Yew Hiong and Mr Patrick Yeo Mr David Soh (Club Captain) welcoming some new members Mr Kevin Scully, General Committee Member speaking to Mr Augustine Liu and Mdm Wendy Choo Li Me Mrs Kwoh, Mr Kwoh Kok Kiong, Mr Wong Toon Suan (Vice President), Mr Christopher Chia and Mr Joseph Mak Mr Adam Robertson (General Manager) with Mr Kevin Mands Ms S T Yeo (Lady Captain), Ms Daphne Lee, Mr Martin Tan Beng Chong and Mr Peter Tan (Lifestyle Sub-Committee Chairman)

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CHOCO PROMO Golfers’ Terrace tempts you this with the perfect promotion…

March 2014

Chocolate Sensation @

$3.00+ GOURMET SUGGESTIONS Golfers’ Terrace this April 2014 keeps you coming back for more…

Rojak and Century Egg @

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$6.20+

THE ALBATROSS LOUNGE

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CHIVAS REGAL PROMO March 2014 PROMOTION The Albatross proposes to you

2X bottles of Chivas 18 years @

$268.00

“The moment evaporates, but the memory chooses to hold on forever...”

HOLE IN THE WATER PROMO APRIL 2014 Promotion Not only is it the best selling Sauvignon Blanc in Singapore, you should see where it comes from... Hole in the Water, from the breathtakingly beautiful Marlborough of New Zealand. Available at Albatross

2 Bottles @

$68.80+

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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 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

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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

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

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

INDIA Oxford Golf & Country Club Lavale Taluka, Mulshi, Pune – 411045 +91-20-67904817 http://www.oxfordgolfandcountry club.com/

INDONESIA

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

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

Alta Vista Golf & Country Club Aznar Road, Pardo, Cebu City, Philippines Tel: (032) 272 7971 Fax: (032) 272 4090 Www.altavistagolfcebu.com

Gunung Geulis Country Club JI. Pasir Angin, Gadog Bagor 16720, West Java, Indonesia Tel: (0251) 8257500/8257400 Fax: (0251) 8257430 www.gununggeulis.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

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

SINGAPORE Sembawang Country Club 249 Sembawang Road, 758352 Singapore Tel: 6751 0320/0328 www.sembawanggolf.org.sg Jurong Country Club 9 Science Centre Road Singapore 609078 Tel: +65 6560 5655 Fax: +65 6567 1900 http://www.jcc.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

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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

CLUB FACILITIES & DIRECTORY

GOLFING

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CLUB OFFICIALS

Golf Reception

Golfers’ Terrace

President

Opening Hours:

Vice-President

Tel: 6861 7655 Fax: 6861 5563

Tel: 6862 8765

Daily

7.00 am - 6.30 pm

Golf Courses Opening Hours:

Palm & Lake

Daily

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

Green Fee (Guest)

Mon to Fri am

$96.30

$139.10

Weekends & PH

$235.40

Green Fee (Visitor)

Mon to Fri $149.80

Mr Simon Yuen

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

Mr Wong Toon Suan

The Albatross Opening Hours:

Mr Bernard Lim Kay Yi

Captain

Mr David Soh Sai Sim

Treasurer 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.

Shanshui Palace Restaurant Tel: 6862 1838/9

Mr Peter Tan

Members

Mr Ho Chye Hoi Mr Hoong Bee Lok Mr Kevin Scully Ms Shirley Tan Lee Boon Co-opt Member Steve Tai

Managers

Opening Hours:

Adam Robertson, General Manager 6864 0888 Steve Bruton, Course Superintendent 6861 2725 Kok Wai Kin, Finance Manager 6864 0828 Buggy Fee / Golfer Terence Thia, Facilities Manager $21.40 / 18 holes 6864 0883 $13.91 / 9 holes Pang Hui Ngim, Manager (Internal Audit) 6864 0800 Dennis Ee, Manager (Golf Operations) Driving Range Tel: 6861 6563 6864 0836 Opening Hours: Elaine Yeo, Marketing Manager Mon 1.00 pm - 9.00 pm 6864 0838 Tue to Fri 8.00 am - 9.00 pm Roderick Koh, Manager (Operations) Sat 7.00 am - 9.00 pm Recreation / Reception 6864 0863 Sun 7.00 am - 7.00 pm Tel: 6861 7649 Fax: 6862 3965 Magdaline Chin, Assistant Manager PH 7.00 am - 8.00 pm (Finance & Membership) Last issue of ball 45 minutes Opening Hours: before closing time Daily 8.00 am - 9.00 pm 6864 0808 Jane Fok, Assistant Manager Ball Fees $1.45 / 30 balls (Human Resource) Jackpot Room $2.15 / 50 balls Mondays – Sundays 11:30am - 8:45pm 6864 0818 $4.30 / 100 balls (Inclusive of public holidays) Cheng Xie Ming, Assistant Manager (Information Systems) 6864 0868 Pro Shop Tel: 6863 3551 Bhupendra Singh, Assistant Course Card / Mahjong Room Opening Hours: Superintendent 6861 2725 Opening Hours: Daily (except Mon) 7.00 am - 6.30 pm Daily 8.00 am - 9.00 pm Executives Mon (except PH) 7.00 am - 5.00 pm Table Fee $5.35 / 5 hour / session Sarinah Osman, Senior Executive Secretary Rental of golf sets is available. Guests $10.70 per entry 6864 0889 Irene Ong, Senior Executive (Accounts) Halfway Houses 68640801 Fitness Centre Opening Hours: Sharmayne Chee, Executive (Golf Operations) Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Daily 8.00 am - 9.00 pm 6864 0826 Weekends & PH 8.15 am - 6.00 pm Emily Toh, Executive (Communications) Members FOC 6864 0816 Changing Room Guests $5.35 / guest / day Novem Swe, Executive (Operations) Opening Hours: 6864 0823 Daily 7.00 am - 8.00 pm Sauna Richard Aung, Executive (Housekeeping) Opening Hours: 6864 0873 Daily 8.00 am - 9.00 pm Martin G.Canlas, Executive (F&B) Members FOC 6864 0833 Guests $2.14 / guest / day Membership 6864 0812 Tennis / Squash Courts Accounts 6864 0801 Daily 11.30 am - 3.00 pm pm 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm $203.30 Open to public Weekends & PH $374.50

SPORTS & RECREATION

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

General Office Tel: 6861 7649

Fax: 6861 5293

website: www.rcc.org.sg email: feedback@rcc.org.sg

8.00 am - 9.00 pm $10.70 / hour

8.00 am - 9.00 pm

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