Raffles Connection - November-December 2013 by Raffles Country Club

Raffles Country Club // Vol. 21 // November-December 2013 // www.rcc.org.sg

RCD CHEQUE

2013 PRESENTATION p04 Annual General Meeting p03 RCC Corporate Golf Challenge 2013 p28

CONTENTS

EDITOR’S NOTE

Two of our members competed and did well in ‘world finals’ recently. Read about Cheong Yoke Keng’s second placing in the Audi quattro Cup World Final in Los Angeles on page 7, and Patrick Low’s participation in the Mercedes Benz World Final in Stuttgart on page 6. They have both done RCC and Singapore proud!

Welcome to the last issue of Raffles Connection for 2013.

On 19th October, gratitude and pride filled the air as the club presented cheques amounting to $225,000 to eight charitable organizations and 12 schools, made possible through the successful fundraiser, Raffles Charity Day 2013.

As always, it’s a bumper issue containing the latest Club news and pointers on what’s coming up in the weeks ahead.

On page 28-29, the inaugural Raffles Corporate Challenge held on 25th Oct featured an exciting golf and corporate networking day for many

Dear members

HIGHLIGHTS

who attended. On page 13, check out the annual interclub competition between JCC and RCC and on page 23, there is a post-Mooncake festival BBQ write-up. And, as always, the F&B promotions and specials available at all the club’s outlets are well worth browsing through from pages 26 to 27. If you want to get your Christmas shopping in early for yourself or any other golfers in your life, pages 18 and 19 list the latest equipment and shoes available on the market. Happy holidays and hope to see you soon on the fairways and greens or in the Golfers’ Terrace! Justine Moss

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

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Vice President’s Message Annual General Meeting 2013 04 RCD 2013 Cheque Presentation 06 Congratulations to RCC Alpha Team on Winning the Team Golf League 2013, Singapore Mercedes World Final 2013 07 Upcoming Club Competition Yoke Keng finishes Second in Audi Quattro Cup World Final 08 9-Hole Play Policy Recruitment & Selection of 2014 RCC-SGA League Team 09 Coming Up Aces RCC Quarterly Fishing 10 Problems getting eblast? RCC Closed on Monday 9th Dec 13 for Staff Day Hello & Goodbyes 11 September 2013 Monthly Medals 12 October 2013 Monthly Medals 13 JCC vs RCC Annual Golf Game 15 Upcoming Events 16 Lake Course Greens 18 The Latest Golfing Goodies 20 Year End Golf Sale-a-bration 21 South Africa Golfing Safari 22 Swing into a Colourful 2014 23 Moon Cake “Mid Autumn” Festival BBQ 2013 24 Kara Definitely Ok 25 Signature Nama Chocolates 26 Golfers’ Terrace / Shanshui Palace Promotions / / The Albatross Lounge 28 RCC Corporate Golf Challenge 2013 31 Letters of Compliment 32 RECIPROCAL/AFFILIATED CLUBS 33 CLUB FACILITIES & DIRECTORY 02

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MESSAGE CLUB NEWS GOLF EVENTS LIFESTYLE MEMBERSHIP HAPPENINGS FOOD & BEVERAGE

MESSAGE

VICE-PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greetings members.

irstly my thoughts on Palm Course are that we must march forward. The land lease issue has been a concern for many golf clubs and their members. Our Chairman, President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary met with authorities from MinLaw , CEO of DLA and other senior officers from JTC,URA and SLA on 19th September. We shared the outcome of our meeting via a letter (dated 23 September) published on the club’s notice board and at the AGM. Here is an abstract of the presentation at AGM held on 27 September: LEASE RENEWAL 1. This is part of a series of engagements that the Government is carrying out as part of its on-going policy review of golf course lease extensions. 2. Utilisation rate. We discussed a proposal to require golf clubs, whose leases can be extended, to increase their utilisation. They sought our views on the metric for utilisation: (a) members per 9/18-hole and/or (b) number of flights/rounds played per month/year. The framework is still being worked out to ensure that it is practical and implementable, and nothing is set in stone. Note that this would not be a criterion for a lease extension, but rather a condition of lease extension (i.e. to be imposed on clubs whose lease can be extended).

RCC’s LEASE EXTENSION There is some misunderstanding that SLA committed to renew RCC’s lease at the meeting. No such commitment was given. They explained that whether a lease can be extended is primarily driven by whether there are plans to use the land for another purpose. For RCC, given that our lease expires in 2028, this is quite some time away, and at this stage, there are no confirmed plans that may require RCC’s land. Hence, we provided the indication in our letter that there are no plans not to renew RCC’s lease. SLA has committed to inform us early if there are confirmed plans.

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After the meeting with SLA , the current General Committee believes our current lease is secured till 31/10/2028. The General Committee is also of the view that in order not to lose precious time, RCC should move on with the upgrading of Palm Course as its condition will continue to deteriorate further and will not only causes playability issues but, more importantly, results in a severe impact on our club’s revenue. In spite of the outcome of the recent EOGM and AGM, there are members who shared their strong views that something has to be done at the Palm Course. What are these ‘something’s’? Do we re-visit all the options or are we happy with a patch-up renovation? Going forward, I will re-constitute the subcommittee into a new Palm Upgrading Project Subcommittee. The main task covers gathering of feedbacks and putting in place, a project action plan that is ready for execution within the next 12 months. I would like to invite members who have the passion and are prepared to sacrifice personal time to come forward and serve in the subcommittee. It would be advantageous if these members have some experience in areas related to civil/ soil engineering, project management, and golf course management/maintenance. More information will be made available soon. The previous Palm Redevelopment subcommittee has done a fair amount of homework since last October so we do not need to reinvent the wheel. I do not think our beloved Palm Course deserves to be ranked last in the golf course rankings in Singapore. I look forward to members who shared our vision in the rebirth of Palm Course, raising their hands and together, we move forth towards an improved course. Wong Toon Suan Vice-President

CLUB NEWS

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2013

his year’s AGM, which attracted more than 170 members, was held on the evening of 27th September 2013. As this was a non-election year, the quorum was reached at 7:30pm and the meeting commenced soon afterwards. The matters raised for discussion at the AGM under Any Other Business [Constitution – Clause 30.1 (d)], included:

1. Additional Budget Approval for Palm Course Redevelopment: To seek approval from Members for an additional budget of $250K to conduct investigative works for an alternative proposal to redevelop Palm Course.

2. Mr Francis Pang (Membership No: 14158) – Dangerous Play: The General Committee will define Dangerous Play as applicable in Raffles Country Club and what appropriate disciplinary action should be taken. There have been increasing incidents of possible dangerous play and it’s best that members of the Club have a clear understanding of what danger play is, to protect the safety of all players on the course. 3. Vote of no confidence on/against RCC President Mr Simon Yuen: a) Mr Willie Ong Hoo Eng (Membership No: 10171) called for a vote of no confidence on/against RCC President, Mr Simon Yuen. b) Mr Loh Kum Chuen (Membership No: 14937) urged Members to re-consider the petition on the vote of no confidence on/against RCC President, Mr Simon Yuen. The petition against president Simon Yuen was deemed improper and disallowed. In addition, an earlier proposal for an additional budget of $250,000 to look at alternative ways to develop the Palm Course was voted down. After a lengthy discussion, which lasted for more than three hours, the meeting closed at 11:00pm.

01 (L-R) Mr Adam Robertson (General Manager), Mr Peter Tan (Chairman, Lifestyle Sub-Committee), Mr Hoong Bee Lok (Chairman, Estate & Facilities Sub-Committee), Mr Bernard Lim (Treasurer), Mr Ho Chye Hoi (Chairman, Audit Sub-Committee), Mr Simon Yuen (President) and Mr David Soh (Club Captain). 02 Mr Mark Higgs (Golfing Subcommittee Member) 03 Mr Kay Kong Swan (Disciplinary Committee Member) 04 Mr Ho Chye Hoi (Chairman, Audit Sub-Committee)

EVENTS

RCD 2013 CHEQUE PRESENTATION On 19th October, Saturday, it was a full house in the Stamford Suite for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Raffles Charity Day (RCD) 2013 Cheque Presentation, Scholarships and Bursaries Award Ceremony, with many school children, charity representatives, committee and RCC members present to witness this momentous occasion.

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EVENTS

01 Students from Lakeside Primary School. 02 Happy school children with their teacher. 03 Mr David Soh (Club Captain) delivering his welcome speech. 04 RCC General Committee, Sub Committee members together with representatives from various charitable organizations. 05 Mr Loh Kum Chuen (Vice Captain) 06 Mr Roger Tay, Golfing Sub Committee Member

his year, a total of $225,000 was raised for 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. 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. According to Eric Teoh, President of Society for the Aged Sick, the cheque for $24,218.84 will be very helpful as the Society recently added another 160 beds. “We now have 404 beds. We are very privileged and we hope this will continue as RCC has been supporting us for many years.”

Adds Pauline Cheong from Metta Welfare Association, “We are very appreciative of RCC organising the Raffles Charity Day

Weekend and selecting Metta as one of its beneficiaries as well. Metta has quite a lot of services which it provides to the community – from children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities, to the elderly and terminally ill patients. Not all of our programs are fully funded so we do need to raise funds and this will be very very useful.” She adds, “We are able to channel these funds to very specific causes, for example RCC would like us to channel this more towards our elderly in particular the day rehab centre for the elderly which is mainly for elderly patients who are recovering from strokes, accidents and so on.” RCC Captain David Soh thanked the organisers, sponsors, well-wishers and RCC staff who made the July RCD Charity Golf Weekend such a success, and revealed that over the past 20 years, RCC has raised in excess of $5 million for charity. “We have disbursed this money to the different charitable organisations. We have also raised money for scholarships and bursaries in the Jurong precinct and this year we are awarding seven secondary schools with scholarships and five primary schools with bursaries – that’s 120 recipients”, said David at the Award Ceremony, adding, “Congratulations to the children for your hard work!”

GOLF

CONGRATULATIONS TO RCC ALPHA TEAM ON WINNING THE TEAM GOLF LEAGUE 2013, SINGAPORE

ongratulations to our members, the RCC Alpha team for emerging as the champion at the Team Golf League 2013, Singapore! The team comprises: Wang Hwee San, Bobby Ang, Lau Wing Cheok, John Yam, Kelvin Tan, Denise Seow, Aurora Regacho, Vice Captain Loh Kum Chuen and Captain David Soh. Well done RCC Alpha on your victory!

at the World Final to do Singapore and RCC proud. He finished in sixth place out of 34 players in the B division and his East Asia Team also came in sixth out of 33 teams. The World Final, which was played in Stuttgart from 26th September to 1st October, featured 99 participants from 60 countries. Each of the 33 teams (which consisted of three players each) competed for the Nations Cup. Patrick’s East Asia team also included players from Indonesia and The Philippines. The participants were divided into three divisions (A, B & C) based on their handicap, and Patrick competed in the B division - HI 8.8 to 16.1.

C MERCEDES WORLD FINAL 2013

ongratulations to RCC member Patrick Low who qualified for the 2013 Mercedes World Final in Germany! After playing the Mercedes Medal this year @ RCC, Patrick was selected to compete against other club winners at the Mercedes National Final which was held at Jurong Country Club in June this year. He amassed a total of 37 Stableford points to top Division A and book his ticket to Brisbane – as part of a seven-team Singapore contingent - for the Mercedes Trophy Asian Final held from 14th to 16th August. Patrick finished first out of the Singapore participants to qualify for the World Final. The elements in Germany may have been a little chilly, but Patrick Low overcame the weather and the ‘commando’ style course

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Participants were not allowed to practise on the course prior to the event, hence Patrick had to prepare himself well both physically and mentally. Buggies were also not allowed during the competition and due to the cold conditions, Patrick ended up wearing three layers of clothing to keep himself warm and also wore gloves when putting. Patrick, who was appointed League Captain for the RCC SGA 2014 League in Sept 2013, felt very honoured to be representing Singapore in this once-in-a-lifetime experience, and his advice to fellow golfers is: to enjoy the game, have passion and perseverance. He also thanked RCC for the support and opportunity to play at the monthly medal which led him to participate in this competition.

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MONTH

UPCOMING CLUB COMPETITION

YOKE KENG FINISHES SECOND IN AUDI QUATTRO CUP WORLD FINAL

11 1

2 NOVEMBER

November Medal, Strokeplay (PM) at Palm 2

16 NOVEMBER

Ladies Rosebowl (PM) at Palm

12 3

7 DECEMBER

December Medal, Stableford (PM) at Palm 4

14 DECEMBER

RCC Champion Medalist, Strokeplay (AM) at Palm 5

21 DECEMBER

Xmas Competition (AM) at Palm

affles Country Club member, Cheong Yoke Keng and playing partner Thomas Aw recently competed in the Audi quattro Cup World Final 2013 in Los Angeles, USA, and came second in Group B. Their 77 points were three shy of Guatemala’s total while Germany finished in third position with 74 points. Thomas (handicap 13.9) and Yoke Keng (20.2) qualified for the largest global amateur golf tournament series by defeating David Lim and Woon Yen Khai by two points in the sixth Singapore edition of the Audi quattro Cup which was held early September on Sentosa’s Serapong course. The experience of representing Singapore in the World Final was wonderful for both participants, who took home a trophy and TaylorMade irons, driver and cart bag. Says Yoke Keng, “It’s been like a dream come true. Firstly, joining the Audi tournament with no expectations – just a game of fun. And then when we got to represent Singapore, we didn’t know what to expect. The hospitality has been great and the way it has been organised – very meticulous.” Congratulations Yoke Keng!

GOLF

9-HOLE PLAY POLICY (a) On weekdays, the courses are open for 9-hole play from 4.30pm or after the last 18-hole group has completed the turnaround whichever is earlier. (b) On weekends, the course are open for 9-hole play only after the players on the timesheet have completed their turnaround. (c) The issuance of Course Ticket for 9-hole play cease at 6.15pm. (d) Any members who wish to make a turnaround after the 9-hole play must obtain a new course ticket by 6.15pm before proceeding to tee off for another 9-hole. (e) The last tee off for 9-hole play is at 6.30pm. (f) For safety reasons, players must stop play at 7.30pm and make their way back to the club house at this hour.

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION OF 2014 RCC-SGA LEAGUE TEAM

e are recruiting ardent golfers who are committed to bringing glory to RCC. Please register at the Notice Board outside the changing rooms if you wish to be considered for the 2014 Team RCC Selection (24-30 Men & 10-12 Ladies, inclusive of reserves). The 2014 SGA League Tournament will commence from April till September 2014 and will be held on a fortnightly basis on the 13 golf courses in Singapore. Preliminary selection will be made from results of the October and November 2013 Medal competitions (including the RCC Match Play Competition) , followed by special match play competitions to be organised for selected, short-listed players. Selected candidates (6 golfers per Division for Men and 8-10 for Ladies) will then be placed in the various Divisions according to their handicap index, performance and potential:-

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Premier Division - (HI below 7.0) A Division - (HI 7.1-11.0), B Division - (HI 11.1-18.0) Seniors Division - (Age 55 and above with HI preferably below 9.0) Ladies Divisions - (HI below 15.0) Club Captain and Lady Captain will have the right to appoint additional players for the team, if deemed necessary. Each Division will have a Team Leader and an Assistant Team Leader to coordinate the activities and play format for their respective Divisions. Besides the honour of representing RCC in the tournament, selected players have a chance to play in all the 12 golf courses in Singapore for free and will be given privileges such as free buggies on practice days at RCC and at the respective tournament golf courses, free golf balls for practice at RCC Driving Range, free golf shirts and priority in representing RCC in Inter-Club Friendly tournaments.

LIFESTYLE

COMING UP ACES

MARDAN MAMAT

TAN KIAN CHYE KEVIN

31ST JULY 2013

26TH AUGUST 2013

(Pro) on Lake Hole 8, 191m

Palm Hole 12, 125m

LEOW NYEK KOON

TEO KEOW SENG

1 AUGUST 2013

1 SEPTEMBER 2013

Lake Hole 8, 126m

Lake Hole 14, 156m

RCC QUARTERLY FISHING On 21 October 2013, a total of 30 members and 82 guests took part in the quarterly fishing get-together. Most of them were regular members who fished on Palm Course holes 2, 11 and 12. It was a cool and breezy afternoon and participants had a fun and relaxing day showcasing their skills in fishing. Despite the drizzle at the start of the event, everyone continued casting their lines and 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!

MEMBERSHIP

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TSEN CHIN NYAP PANG JIANG YAN TAN ENG HUI ZHANG ZIJUN GOH LAM BEE FUJISAKI SHUICHI WONG SU-MIN ADRIAN

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Please be informed that RCC will be closed for the whole of Monday, 9th December 2013 for our Annual Staff Day. Thank you for your understanding and our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

GOOD BYE!

HELLO! AUGUST

RCC CLOSED ON MONDAY 9TH DEC 13 FOR STAFF DAY

SEPTEMBER CHAN TAT LEE TERRY WU SHIYONG ASOTHAN S/O P SAMYNATHAN CAMPBELL KYM ROBIN WONG WENG THONG YEO ZHIQUAN MARCUS HU JIZE ROBIN RUSSELL EDGECLIFFE JOHNSON MATSUI MITSURU

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

CHEE KUM HOONG HECTOR TAN BOON ANN (DECEASED) LEE ONN PONG YONG SHEE HEUNG VICTOR JAMES YEAP SENG HOOI KANEMORI TAISUKE SEAH CYN YI TAKAMORI OBA

TEH SHA-MAYN LEONG WING SOON LIM LIANG HAK TIMOTHY (DECEASED) LUA CHENG ENG (DECEASED) TAN MENG HOCK PATRICK LEE HOCK BENG CHRIS SRIDHAR NATARAJAN TOMIKAWA TOMONORI

GOLF

SEPTEMBER 2013 MONTHLY MEDALS Champion Score 38 pts by Ju Kai Meng Champion Score 37 pts by Ong Kian Keong Champion Score 43 pts by Yu Hong Chin Henry Champion Score 31 pts by Yeo Ting Ting Debroah Champion Score 35 pts by Lim Geok Swee

Men’s A Division Winner Player Ju Kai Meng Score 38pts OCB

Runner-Up Chen Liang How 38pts

Men’s B Division Winner Player Ong Kian Keong Score 37pts

Runner-Up 2nd Runner-Up Yeo Seck Cheong Jeffrey Ang Hoon Siang 35pts 34pts OCB

Men’s C Division Winner Player Yu Hong Chin Henry Score 43pts

Runner-Up Wee Boon Eng 39pts

Ladies’ A Division Winner Player Yeo Ting Ting Debroah Score 31pts

Runner-Up Chang Chin Hua 30pts OCB

Ladies’ B Division Winner Player Lim Geok Swee Score 35pts

Runner-Up Lee Yuke Lan 33pts

2nd Runner-Up Ang Poh Hock Bobby 36pts OCB

GOLF

OCTOBER 2013 MONTHLY MEDALS Champion Score 66 Nett by Fu Sze Kay James Champion Score 70 Nett by Tay Joo Kiah Roger Champion Score 70 Nett by Tay Kam Chew Jacob Champion Score 72 Nett by Cho Yong Kum Champion Score 74 Nett OCB by Tan Eng Suan Cindy

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Men’s A Division Best Nett Player Fu Sze Kay James Score 66 Nett

Best Gross Wang Hwee San 78 Gross

Runner-up Nett Tan Kim Vey Eric 70 Nett OCB

Men’s B Division Best Nett Player Tay Joo Kiah Roger Score 70 Nett

Best Gross Ong Hoo Eng Willie 87 Gross OCB

Runner-up Nett Ang Hoon Siang 71 Nett OCB

Men’s C Division Best Nett Player Tay Kam Chew Jacob Score 70 Nett

Best Gross Loh Kum Chuen 94 Gross

Ladies’ A Division Best Nett Player Cho Yong Kum Score 72 Nett

Best Gross Chloe Wong 80 Gross

Ladies’ B Division Best Nett Player Tan Eng Suan Cindy Score 74 Nett OCB

Best Gross Sen Choy Lin Josephine 102 Gross

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01 02 03 04

JCC VS RCC ANNUAL GOLF GAME

Mr Tan Lee Hong, JCC Club Captain Ross Tan, Mr Chua Teck Beng JCC Chairman C K Lee, RCC Chairman Mr Lee Ek Tieng JCC Captain Mr Ross Tan, RCC Captain Mr David Soh Raymond Lim, JCC Captain Mr Ross Tan

Winning Team

Jurong Country Club 1236 Points Raffles Country Club 1232 Points RCC Team Winners: R-up: Third: Fourth: Fifth:

Raymond Lim & Henry Lim Tan Lee Hong & Chua Teck Beng Teo Keow Seng & Wang Hwee San Tan Chin Liat / Harry Tan Steve Tai / Albert Tan

48 pts 46 pts 44 pts OCB 44 pts 43 pts

JCC Team Winners: R-up: Third: Fourth: Fifth:

Gene Kwek & Lester Tan Lim Yam Seng & Anthony Ng John Baey & Oh Lai Hen Jimmy Lim & Desmond Tan Lam Tih Kai & Dicky Tan

50 pts 46 pts 44 pts OCB 44 pts 43 pts

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GOLF

UPCOMING EVENTS DECEMBER 2013 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Private Tournament – 32 pax, Lake (PM), Private Tournament – Shotgun, Palm (PM)

Private Tournament – 48 pax, Palm (AM)

Private Tournament – Shotgun, Palm (PM)

RCC Champion Medallist – Palm (AM)

Private Tournament – Shotgun, TBA (PM)

X-mas Competition – Palm (AM)

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Lake Course Close Whole Day for Maintenance

Men’s A, B, C & Ladies Medal (Stableford) – Lake (PM),

Lake Course Close Whole Day for Maintenance Lake Course Close Whole Day for Maintenance

Saturday

Christmas Day

Lake Course Close Whole Day for Maintenance

JANUARY 2014 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

RCC Medals (Strokeplay) Palm (PM)

New Year’s Day

11 Chairman’s Trophy – Palm (PM)

Private Tournament – 100 pax, Palm (PM)

5th National Ranking Game @Palm Private tournament – 32 pax, Palm (AM)

Private tournament – Shotgun, Lake (PM)

Chinese New Year

GOLF

LAKE COURSE GREENS

Conversion to TifEagle Ultradwarf Bermuda grass

he weakening conditions of the old Tifdwarf greens on the Lake Course have led to the Golf and General Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supporting the change to TifEagle Ultradwarf Bermuda grass. This change has come about by the nature of the Tifdwarf Bermuda grass variety, for within five to seven years after establishment of Tifdwarf putting surfaces, small off-type areas typically begin to appear in the base turf. Initially, this is primarily an aesthetic issue, but over time these off-type areas often develop differences in texture, growth habit, and tolerance of both mechanical and environmental stresses. Selective control of these off-type grasses is not feasible, and with each passing season there is a progression in both the size and number of off type areas. During the summer rainy season, particularly in Florida, some of the off-types show susceptibility to environmental stresses such as high temperature, humidity, and reduced sunlight

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intensity. When an additional stress factor such as a low height of cut or verti-cutting is added to the equation, the off-types rapidly decline and may take from a few weeks to a couple of months to recover. As the off-type areas increase in size and numbers, adjustments in programs and practices have to be made, and more often than not, management decisions are based on their impact on the off-type areas. As a result, it becomes progressively more difficult to provide consistently acceptable playing surfaces. This is the stage we are at now and as many other clubs have already done in Singapore, we will switch our Lake Course greens over to an improved green variety. You can find deeper reading about the Tifdwarf off-types and mutations by clicking on this link: Making a Change, The why, when and how toâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of regrassing of bermudagrass greens. By John Foy. http://gsr.lib.msu. edu/2000s/2003/030101.pdf

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TifEagle Ultradwarf Bermuda grass TifEagle is our grass choice based on its proven performance in the climate of Southeast Asia. There are 72 holes of TifEagle putting surfaces in Singapore already at Kranji Sanctuary Golf Club and Sentosa. These greens have been established for over 7 years and show no off-types or genetic mutations as typical of the Tifdwarf. We know TifEagle will provide fast, uniform and smooth surfaces that will provide the high quality playing conditions that the Raffles C.C. membership deserves. We have also engaged the Golf Course Architect of the Lake Course, Mr. Neil Haworth to come review the green surfaces before we take on the necessary renovation steps. He will advise us on the grading of the green contours, proper tie-in to the green surrounds and locations of the chipping areas. Along with the visit from Neil to give us proper direction on the green surfaces we have sent green soil samples to Brookside Sports Turf Laboratories for analysis of the organic layers in the greens to best determine the depth of material we will have to remove from the greens to get them back to optimum growing conditions and drainage capabilities.

Lake Course Greens Here are the basic renovation steps for the Lake Course greens as follows: 1. Prepare temporary greens in the fairway of each hole to allow play to continue during the renovation process. 2. Soil Analysis to determine the proper way to address the green soil profile. 3. Architect review of the existing green shapes to provide guidance in the resurfacing of the greens.

Estimated Timeline for Lake Course Renovation • November 13th to January 12 Construction Works Period (2) Months • January 12th Planting of TifEagle Ultradwarf • Grow-in Period of (3) months • Rainy Season Contingency Allowance (1) Month Opening Early May, 2014

4. Based on soil data results we will excavate and remove 100mm-150mm existing green turf and 4m-5m surround for 18 existing greens and 1 practice green. 5. Transport, backfill green sand and rototill to mix organic and new sand as needed, including shape, level and consolidate. 6. Supply labour and machine for extra shaping/tie in with green surround. 7. Supply and plant Zoysia grass (white flower) sod excluding maintenance (estimated 8,000m2). 8. Plant TifEagle Bermuda grass (stolon).

LIFESTYLE

THE LATEST GOLFING GOODIES Justine Moss checks out the latest golf equipment and footwear.

CALLAWAY LEGACY BLACK 13 EQUIPMENT 01

Callaway has unleashed its latest irons, driver, fairway wood and hybrid, which are now available in Singapore. For the irons, there are regular and stiff shaft models available (the True Temper GS 95). The weight is approximately 98 grams; with club’s swing weight D1. The irons’ configuration is #4-PW with a suggested retail price (SRP) of $2,748.75. Sold individually are the Legacy Black 460 Driver (SRP $1,498.75), Legacy Black Fairway (SRP $836.25) and Legacy Black Hybrid (SRP $623.75).

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THE FOOTJOY COLLECTION 02

The latest from FootJoy have hit Singapore shores and they are first class. The XPS-1 – Men’s golf shoes (SRP $365 to $398) in the world have been engineered to deliver unparalleled levels of platform stability and improved balance for players of all abilities. The FJ SPORT – Men’s (SRP $ feature athletic-inspired styling, incorporating lightweight stability and performance benefits and have been endorsed by many of the world’s best players on Tour. For lady golfers the LoPro Collection (SRP $185) offers a variety of fashion from high end tailored fashion and contemporary colour splashes, to casual everyday looks. Also for women, The M:Project shoe line is available (SRP $210 to $230) – it was engineered to capitalize on the growing minimalist movement. FootJoy strives to develop products with specific performance characteristics and, by extension, specific wearers in mind. M:Project represents Minimal Construction offering Maximum Feel. The generous forefoot shape allows your toes to spread and grip throughout the swing.

NIKE FI IMPACT SHOES 03

With the success of the FreeInspired Nike TW’13, Nike Golf was inspired to expand the choices for men and create a new style for women. With the assistance of LPGA star Suzann Pettersen, the Nike designers came up with the outsole which is designed to mimic and conform to the natural motion of the foot while delivering all the protection and traction of a lightweight performance golf shoe. This allows the athlete to keep contact with the ground longer, better harnessing the energy of the foot to the shoe and, therefore, the shoe to the ground. The men’s version of the FI Impact also utilizes the Nike Dynamic Fit system to help harness the foot to provide the support athletes demand. A Nike FreeInspired platform and waterproof mesh upper offer increased flexibility with breathability to keep feet cool, dry and comfortable. SRP $199.

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PINNACLE GOLD & GOLD RIBBON 04

Golfers who rely on the powerful distance of Pinnacle golf balls will gain an even softer feel with the latest Pinnacle Gold model. The new Pinnacle Gold and Gold Ribbon golf balls feature a high-velocity, softer-compression core that provides long distance with a consistent flight for better carry. The softer core, along with a soft ionomer cover blend, produces a very soft feel, particularly on finesse shots around the green. Pinnacle Gold is offered in two color options, Bright White or High Optix Yellow. Pinnacle Gold Ribbon is available in Bright White. In Singapore they are exclusively sold in Golf Direct, and are retailing for $19 per 15-ball pack.

GHOST TOUR SERIES PUTTERS 05

TaylorMade have launched an entirely new collection of Ghost Tour Series putters with the release of seven Tour-proven shapes – each one a work of art engineered to deliver great feel, alignment aid and a smooth, accurate roll. They consist of three blade-style putters (Daytona 12, Daytona 62 and Sebring 62) and four mallets (Maranello 81, Fontana 72, Monte Carlo 12 and Corza 72). All models feature a premium black ion plating on the sole as well as a coat of durable white paint to provide contrast benefits against the green. The strong black parallel lines on the trailing edge form the First and Second Read Alignment System to further reinforce accurate alignment. Additionally, each model features a chrome stepless shaft and a tour-preferred TaylorMade rubber grip. Another new feature in this series is a multimaterial 8020 PureRoll insert (80% Surlyn/20% aluminum) to promote smooth roll, keen distance control and a profound feel. They are offered in lengths of 34” at $229.

Titleist New AP1 and AP2 Irons 06

The new Titleist AP1 and AP2 (714 Series) irons have been released and feature progressive designs developed to produce optimum launch, trajectory and distance for each loft. The Advanced CG height progression, precisely designed into both models, creates higher launching long irons and flatter launching short irons for more carry distance with outstanding control, to help players stop the ball on the green, closer to the hole. The new AP1 irons are the longest, most forgiving irons Titleist has ever made, with a multimaterial, dual cavity design for players that want maximum distance, forgiveness and solid feel in a great looking progressive game improvement chassis. The new AP2 models are multimaterial forged irons that offer distance with trajectory control and forgiveness with workability in a solid feeling, great looking tour-proven chassis. In Singapore, the AP1 irons have a MSRP of $1,400 (steel) and MSRP of S$1,645 (graphite). The AP2 irons have a MSRP of S$1,880 (steel).

TAYLORMADE SPEEDBLADE IRONS 07

The maker of the superb Burner®, RocketBallz® and RocketBladez® equipment, TaylorMade has recently released the SpeedBlade™ – a game-improvement iron that launches the ball exceptionally high and far. The key performance feature that separates SpeedBlade from the pack is the Speed Pocket, a handle-bar shaped slot in the sole of the 3-7 irons that enables a large area of the face to flex and rebound at impact, resulting in faster ball speed, higher launch and better feel. The irons combine a low center of gravity (CG) with TaylorMade’s thinnest/fastest iron face to date, and they have the renowned Inverted Cone Technology (bigger sweet spot on off-center hits). In addition, their low centre of gravity (CG) promotes superior energy transfer from club-to-ball for consistently high launch and fast ball speed. Available in 5-iron through sand wedge, they are priced at $1,259 for graphite shaft and SGD $1,149 for steel shaft.

LIFESTYLE

YEAR END GOLF SALE-A-BRATION from now till 31 Dec 2013.

HURRY, START BOOKING NOW AND ENJOY THE SPECIAL RATES BELOW! Promotion

Guest Visitor

Weekdays Mornings (AM) Afternoons (PM) *Min. 5 pax

$70 $110*

$90 $140

Kiasu Sundays

$130

$175

For bookings, please call Golf Reception at 6861-7655. For enquiries, please call Sales & Marketing at 6864-0839/0880. All Rates exclude buggy fee and GST. *Terms and conditions apply, booking subject to availability, not valid on weekends & Public Holidays.

SAVE BIG ON THE GREENS!

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HAPPENINGS

SOUTH AFRICA GOLFING SAFARI

11N/10D Trip to Kruger, Cape Town & Fancourt 13 -24 March Itinerary highlights • Safari Game Drives into the Kruger National Park • Wine Tasting & Dinner on a Wine Estate • Table Mountain & Robben Island Tours • Golf @ Leopard Creek, Fancourt (Montagu, Links), Pinnacles, De Zalze, Atlantic Beach 11N Tour with S ingapore Airlines and South African Airways

International flight SQ478/479, Domestic flight by South African Airways

Single supplement for single room occupancy SGD$1,740. The first 16 people to book will receive a S$50 pp discount • Airport Taxes S$570 pp as at 18.09.13 and will be charged at rate as of 30.11.13 • This tour will only materialise with a minimum sign-up of 16 people • Deposit payable of S$500 per person with the balance payable 6 weeks prior to departure. 3% surcharge for credit card payments apply If you have any questions about the tour or would like further information about the full itinerary and booking form are available at RCC receptions or please call +65 919 412 56 or email to: info@outofafricatravel.com

Based on 2 people sharing twin or double room + Airport Taxes for a group of

16-19: S$8,800 pp 20-24: S$8,410 pp > 24: S$8,245 pp 21

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SWING INTO A COLOURFUL 2014 Bring Your Family And Join MC Bernard Lau & Singaporeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No.1 Entertainment Company!

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 Hurry, limited seats left!

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

01 Lifestyle Sub Committee Member Denise Siow & Our Members 02 Lady Captain S T Yeo & Our Lady Golfers

MOON CAKE “MID AUTUMN” FESTIVAL BBQ 2013 How the atrium fountain went al fresco and found an audience…

total of 115 guests of whom 31 are non-golfing members, 37 medalplaying members, 28 guests and 19 children attended the fun and heartwarming mid-autumn festivities on Saturday, 14th September 2013. Despite our concerns with weather conditions, the night ensued was joyous and momentous, especially the birthday girl who drew many well wishes on her special day. The perfect weather condition was icing on the cake for us. Richard, RCC’s Executive Housekeeper and his team smiled with glee when they received heaps of compliments on the incredible décor at the atrium and fountain area that glowed with a thousand candle lit lanterns. There were also beautiful yellow pompom chrysanthemums on every table. Many of those in attendance beamed with delight at the sumptuous buffet spread, and the chef’s BBQ, served al fresco style.

It was an evening for both the young and those young at heart, with families coming out to celebrate at the popular Atrium and golfers enjoying themselves after their game. The Mid Autumn Festival has proven for the past three years to be one of those events that bring everyone together, and it can only get bigger and better. The Lifestyle Sub-Committee Organizing Chairman of this event, Ms. Denise Siow, promises more surprises next year for the Mooncake festival. Mr. Peter Tan was also in high spirits as he witnessed the camaraderie between golfers and non-golfers at this traditional festive celebration. As we rejoiced over this well received turnout, we would like you to mark 31st Dec 2013 on your diaries as RCC celebrates New Year’s Eve in unison. Do join us as we “Swing Into A Colourful 2014!”

LIFESTYLE

KARA DEFINITELY OK

01 Two Thumbs Up 02 Thank you to our lovely Vocalist coach 03 Our Oscar Winner 04 The Great Trio

affles Country Club members have proven to be pretty adept behind the microphones and perhaps potential ‘Singapore Idol’ contenders, judging by the club’s recent Karaoke singing contest. Led by truly some of the best singers this club can find, the crowd was serenaded down memory lane with soothing classic hits and some oldies but goodies.

Like many club events, this fun karaoke night proved that laughter is good for the soul and a jolly get-together for friends and music lovers to connect is very much appreciated. Besides renewing old ties and making new contacts, our members and guests adored the relaxed and entertaining ambience where they let their hair down and recharge with lighthearted fun.

Guided by the quiet but skillful vocalist coach, Ms. Wu Xiao Qi, this karaoke contest was a success by measure of the good turnout of members and their guests. Out of the 17 contestants who participated, Mr. Wong Sung Kian took home the winner’s trophy.

Stay tune and we look forward to bring you more singing nights in 2014!

For those who are only expecting a singing contest, they were pleasantly surprised when Mr. Yong Kah Teck and his wife Madam Ang Geok Hong led some members and their guests to hit the dance floor, showcasing graceful ballroom dance moves. 24

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

SIGNATURE NAMA CHOCOLATES

One gift… one day.. For that special someone… IN 1995, “NAMA” CHOCOLATE WAS BORN. A RICH & SMOOTH BLEND OF THE CHOICEST MILK CHOCOLATE & FRESH CREAM.

That Special Someone is You...

Yes the luxurious taste of perfection “Nama” chocolate has finally found its way to Raffles Country Club thanks to the F&B Sub Committee!

One Gift

Being one of the most sought after luxuries to the taste buds of the “Savoir de vivre”, starting 1st December 2013, “Nama” chocolates will now be available at Raffles Country Club. Exclusively packaged to cater for RCC’s festive season, these truffle square chocolates are carefully hand packed in a single tray of 25 pieces weighing 120 grams in total. The flagship flavor designed for Raffles Country Club is “Signature”. Wrapped in silver gift wrap with a matt gold logo of the club and suitably chilled.

These chocolates are available through telephone orders at our Recreation Wing, Operations Office. Call 68617649, ask for Arlyn or Novem to place your orders, (Each box of 120 grams is $18.00++) with a lead time of 3 working days (from Monday to Friday) is required for your order. Exclusive 10% discount is given to Raffles Country Club members only.

One Day

These truffles squares make tasteful Christmas presents, corporate gifts, anniversaries and even just as a simple appreciative gift to a friend or family.

Special Someone

Starting 1st January 2014, Raffles Country Club members will receive these truffle squares on their birthday, replacing all other gift proposals. They can be collected in the month of your birthday only at the Recreation Wing Operations Office.

GOLFER’S TERRACE

GOLFERS’ TERRACE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL @ GOLFER’S TERRACE

Introduces a whole new health craze where you can order all day long! Juicy Sweet Crunchy Onions + Eggs + Spring Onions + Green ‘n’ Red Bell Peppers + Garlic & pan fried with Olive Oil…

Bell Pepper Fried Rice @

Deep Fried Marinated Pork Belly (In preserved tofu)

$ 6.80+

Guest 10% + 10% + 7% GST applies

You Can Order It A La Carte All Day Long From 11.00 Am Onwards. For Guests, +10%+10%+7% GST Applies

$8.80+

AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2013

THE ART OF FLAVOURS IS COOLER THAN EVER! In April, We introduced to you 11 Great Flavours, now they are back again! This time they brought a good friend along. This November, the Art of Flavours is cooler than ever! Durian, Mango, Milk Chocolate Chip, Mocha Chip, Green Tea, Taro Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Blueberry Ripple and Cookie & Cream

Ice Kachang & 1 Scoop Ice Cream @

$3.90 Guests + 10% + 10% applies AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER 2013

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THE ALBATROSS LOUNGE

FOOD & BEVERAGE

THE GLENLIVET

DECEMBER 2013.. A CELEBRATION OF LOVE

The Glen Livet is back for the months of November & December to help you celebrate this festive season. To give our members a first hand at the best prices for the perfect Single Malt,

Merry Christmas to all our members @ Raffles Country Club. To celebrate this festive season, enjoy 2 bottles of Spanish Cava, the number 1 Sparkle in Singapore.

TGL is offering this festive special

2 BOTTLES @

Twin Bottles Festive Promotion RCC only for

$288.00+

$72.00+ Guests 10% + 10% + 7% GST

Available only at Albatross, your wine bar. Opened Tuesdays – Thursdays 4pm – 9 pm. Fridays – Saturdays 4pm – 11pm and Sundays From 4pm-9pm. Here’s Wishing All A Blessed Christmas And A Colorful 2014! Guests 10% + 10% + 7% GST

SHANSHUI RESTAURANT

Bringing joy this November & December Shanshui’s Festive Menu

$ 338.00++

PAMPER YOURSELVES WITH THE PERFECT COMBINATION THIS NOVEMBER! Konrad Plus Hole in the Water @

$75.00+

Guests 10% + 10% + 7% GST

(10 pax) & 1 Bottle of Red Wine On The House

金陵片皮全体乳猪 Festive Roast Whole Sucking Pig 潮式黄汤 Traditional Teochew Yellow Stock Broth 味增笋壳煲 Clay Pot “Soon Hock” Fish Braised In Miso 葡汁虾婆 Cray Fish in Macau Style 莆田玉兰 Authentic Putien Fried Kai Lan With Beancurd Skin 姜葱猪件（二度） Tender Cuts Of Suckling Pig With Spring Onion & Ginger 干烧伊面 Braised Ee-Fu Noodles 树桐蛋糕 Christmas Lodge Cake Reservations (3 days in advance) please call Tel: 6862 1838

THE ORCHID PAVILION, RAFFLES COUNTRY CLUB Level 2 where Shanshui Restaurant resides, a space where comfort & service is fused with antique & modern defining private dining at its best. Call 6862 1838, assure a minimum spending of $500.00 to experience The Orchid Pavillion. Members of Raffles Country Club holds first priority in reservation. 27

HAPPENINGS

RCC CORPORATE GOLF CHALLENGE 2013 Palm Course, 25th Oct 2013 A Day of Corporate Privileges, great networking and fruitful connections!

n 25th October 2013, the Club welcomed close to 70 corporate members, guests and corporate clients for the inaugural RCC Corporate Golf Challenge 2013. As a mark of appreciation for their continual support, this complimentary golf and dine event was organised to provide a dynamic networking platform for corporate members to expand contacts, build relationships and renew ties in an enjoyable setting. In line with RCC 25th Anniversary, a Floating Membership was also launched at the event, to offer more value and flexibility for existing corporate members. Companies who purchase the floating membership will be allocated one membership card and this card can be circulated among the senior management. Besides a glass of champagne to kick start the day, golfers were treated to an array of gourmet pizzas, tart canapés, tasty light dishes and galore of sweet pastries. Come evening, golfers were ushered into a lush looking Albatross for the delectable sit-down dinner that started in synchrony with an opening no. by Fete Musicians, a young string quartet. Whilst indulging in the exquisite wine and dine, most were excited, as the night follows, to find out their ranking at the afternoon’s Single Stroke Play Stableford Competition.

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01 02 03 04 05

RCC Corporate Members enjoying their welcome drink. Members at the dinner Mr David Soh, Club Captain and Mr Patrick Low, Golfing SubCommittee member Mr Adam Robertson, General Manager and Ms Elaine Yeo, Marketing Manager Fete Musicians

Although there wasn’t a hole-in-one winner, Mark Lui, from C&S Logistics came in first and walked away with a golf bag, 8 weekday green vouchers while the 1st and 2nd runner up went to Joseph Ng and Liew Chon Seng respectively. Several of our sub-committee members, Alex Eow and Patrick Low gave a big thumbs up to the management for the successful turn-out and seamless execution of the event. The night culminated in many “oohs” and “ahs” during the lucky draw announcement. A big winner of the day, Ikeda Masanori was overjoyed when we presented the complimentary 2 Nights accommodation for 2 at Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort in addition to his win on Nearest the Pin at Hole No. 7. Said Ikeda,“Thank you RCC! I had a good time and am very happy to win the grand lucky draw prize!” Our guests left on a sweet note, after savouring the luxurious tasting “NAMA” chocolates, a rich and smooth blend of truffles that were made exclusively available for RCC’s festive season. Till the next corporate challenge, we would like to thank all our sponsors and participants for supporting the RCC Corporate Golf Challenge 2013.

For more information on the floating membership, promotional green fees and golf tournament enquiries, please email elaine.yeo@rcc.org.sg

HAPPENINGS

01 02 03 04

Mr Peter Tan, Chairman Lifestyle Sub-Committee, Ms Elaine Yeo, Marketing Manager and Mr Ikeda Masanori, winner of grand lucky draw prize. Vice Captain Mr Loh Kum Chuen Mr Wong Toon Suan, RCC Vice President, Mr Loh Kum Chuen, Vice Captain and members Ms Shirley Tan, General Committee member and Chairman of F&B Sub-Committee, Mr John Yam, member of Golfing Sub Committee, Mr Alex Eow, member of Corp Relations, Mktg & Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ship Sub-Committee and Mr Peter Tan, Chairman of Lifestyle Sub-Committee

CLUB NEWS

LETTERS OF COMPLIMENT Hi, It was nice meeting up with you. Enjoyed the New member’s gathering and got to know you a little. Truly, I must compliment your F&B staff at the Golfer’s Terrace. My Gold Kaki & I were delightfully surprised by the speed of the serving. The place was packed and we managed to get our drink & Tim Sum in good time. We came from another Club and I must say that it was a vast improvement.

Sirs, I am a fairly frequent player of your courses taking advantage of the deal I receive through AMEX. Last week there was a mix up with my booking as I believed that it was to be at 7.36am on Thursday. Unbeknown to me it had been rearranged for the previous day. So. when I arrived at the course on Thursday I was more than a bit surprised to find out that I was exactly one day late.

Actually, there was a “Lightning Call” (Stop Play) and all of us hurried back to the Club house for shelter. Of course being new to RCC, we took slightly longer to make our way back. By the time we reached the Golfer’s Terrace, the place was packed. We managed to find a quiet corner at the far end, near the Pro Shop. As usual, we ordered our drinks and got some Tim Sum to accompany it. To our surprise, the drinks & food came in good time. We were delighted with the prompt service.

Your staff on reception though were excellent. Not only did they find my booking but they were also able to find me a slot so my friend and I could play as planned. I was delighted and wanted to go on record to express my gratitude to the reception staff for customer service over and above expectations.Many thanks to all.

Normally, most golfers’ spirit would be dampened by a Lightning Call. What makes matter worse is the long wait time for the F&B orders to be served.

Dear Adam,

Well, we had a delightful experience that day. We really had a nice “Break” at the Golfer’s Terrace, before we went on happily to finish the 2nd half of our game. Thanks for the prompt service and please continue to bring joy to all of us! Best regards, Kimhai

Dear Sir, I am a new member at RCC and had a good time meeting up with you at the new member’s night. I have so far been very pleasantly surprised by the excellent service and good food that I have been served at RCC. The food is never late and it never disappoints. Please keep up the good work. A very big ‘thank you’ to your and your team.

Martin Allan

I am writing to express on behalf of all here at Touché Golf our great appreciation and thanks for the efforts you and your team put up to make our first tournament in Singapore at Raffles CC a great success. The Curtain Raiser at The RCC was beautifully managed and was greatly appreciated by all. It was the care and precision of your efforts, always associated with a smile which made our work that much easier. Please convey our thanks to all your team especially Dennis Ee, Elaine and Sharmayne and we look forward to more contacts in the future. The tournament went off well and fortunately the rains did not interfere too much. Thanks again for your support and understanding. Best regards, Dr Rohith Shetty, Executive Director, Touché Golf Sports Pvt.Ltd.

Best regards, Ravinderpal Singh Kalco Law LLC Advocates & Solicitors 31

RECIPROCAL/ AFFILIATED CLUBS

Kunshan Sun Resort & Club 288 Cicheng Road, Zhangpu Town, Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province Tel: +86 (0512) 5727 1388 Fax: +86 (0512) 5727 1288

RECIPROCAL CLUBS AUSTRALIA Avondale Golf Club Avon Road, Pymble P.O Box 20, Pymble 2073 New South Wales, Australia Tel: 612-9449 6455 Fax: 612-9488 7065 www.avondalegolfclub.com.au Macquarie Links International Golf Club Macquarie Links Drive, Macquaries Links, Sydney, NSW 2565, Australia Tel: +61-2-8796 5888 Fax: +61-2-9605 7900 www.macquarielinksgolfclub.com.au Sanctuary Lakes Club Greg Norman Drive, Sanctuary Lakes Victoria 3030, Australia Tel: +61-83-9395 2888 Fax: +61-3-9395 2988 www.sanctuarylakes.com.au Sun City Country Club St. Andrews Drive, Yanchep Sun City, Western Australia 6035, Australia Tel: +61-8-9561 1148 Fax: +61-8-9561 5033 www.suncitycountryclub.com.au The Lakes Golf Club Corner King St. & Vernon Ave, Eastlakes 2018, Australia Tel: +61-2-9669 1311 Fax: +61-2-9669 6206 www.thelakesgolfclub.com.au The Links Kennedy Bay Dalloway Road, Port Kennedy, Western Australia, 6172, Australia Tel: +61-8-9524 5991 Fax: +61-8-9524 6660 www.kennedybay.com.au The Vines Golf and Country Club Verdelho Drive, The Vines, WA 6069, Australia Tel: +61-8-9297 3000 Fax: +61-8-9297 0729 www.vines.com.au

BRUNEI Pantai Mentiri Golf Club Km 15½, Jalan Kota Batu, Brunei Darussalam Tel: +61-2-8796 5888 Fax: +61-2-9605 7900 www.pantaimentirigolfclub.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JAPAN Robert Trent Jones II Club

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

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

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

GOLFING

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CLUB OFFICIALS

Golf Reception

Golfers’ Terrace

President

Opening Hours:

Vice-President

Tel: 6862 8765

Daily

7.00 am - 6.30 pm

Golf Courses Opening Hours:

Palm & Lake

Daily

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

Green Fee (Guest)

Mon to Fri am

$96.30

$139.10

Weekends & PH

$235.40

Green Fee (Visitor)

Mon to Fri $149.80

Mr Simon Yuen

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

Mr Wong Toon Suan

The Albatross Opening Hours:

Mr Bernard Lim Kay Yi

Shanshui Palace Restaurant Tel: 6862 1838/9

$21.40 / 18 holes $13.91 / 9 holes

Mon Tue to Fri Sat Sun PH Last issue of ball

1.00 pm - 9.00 pm 8.00 am - 9.00 pm 7.00 am - 9.00 pm 7.00 am - 7.00 pm 7.00 am - 8.00 pm 45 minutes before closing time

Ball Fees

Pro Shop Opening Hours:

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

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

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

Mr Peter Tan

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 Cheng Xie Ming, Asst Manager (Information Systems) 6864 0868

Executives

Members FOC Guests $2.14 / guest / day

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

Tennis / Squash Courts Opening Hours:

Membership Accounts

Fitness Centre Opening Hours:

Daily

8.00 am - 9.00 pm

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

Treasurer

Managers

Opening Hours:

Buggy Fee / Golfer

Tel: 6861 6563

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.

Daily 11.30 am - 3.00 pm pm 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm $203.30 Open to public Weekends & PH $374.50

Driving Range Opening Hours:

Captain

RAFFLES COUNTRY CLUB

Tel: 6861 7655 Fax: 6861 5563

Sauna Opening Hours:

Daily

Daily Court Fee

Badminton Court Opening Hours: Daily Court Fee

Swimming Pool Opening Hours: Daily

8.00 am - 9.00 pm

8.00 am - 9.00 pm $5.35 / hour

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

CLUB NEWS

CLUB FACILITIES & DIRECTORY

6864 0812 6864 0801

General Office Tel: 6861 7649 Fax: 6861 5293

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