S PORTS
Golf
Convenor: Bala Supramaniam | Article by: Ravi T Chandran
GOLF OUTING AT MARINA BAY GOLF CLUB 21 JULY 2020 The challenges of the ‘new-normal’ notwithstanding, the SCC Golf Section managed to organise a 12-flight (48 members) golf outing at the Marina Bay Golf Club on 21 Jul 20. Initially, it was planned for 10 flights but due to the overwhelming response, it was increased to 12 flights. This was the first golf outing after our SCC Ang Pow golf outing at SICC and it was eagerly anticipated by our Section Members. This was enabled with the help of 4 Golf Section Committee Members (Convenor, Captain, Treasurer and Secretary) and a Golf Section Member, Ninad, who had to stay up until 12 midnight in an attempt to secure the flights on the online booking system. Thankfully, 12 flight times were booked with the bulk of them booked by our Captain, Alvin Khoo. However, despite this highly planned and coordinated effort spearheaded by Alvin himself, it was virtually impossible to get sequential tee times. Hence, the flights that were booked started as early as 9.24am with the last flight teeing off at 3.16pm. As there was no ‘social’ organised after the game due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a few Members organised private dinners in groups of 5 at their chosen restaurants. The social golf event transpired uneventfully and everyone had a good outing which was very much welcomed after a long 5-month break!
GOLF OUTING AT CHANGI GOLF CLUB 14 AUGUST 2020 The next Section golf outing was the annual invitational game against the Changi Beach Club (CBC), whose President is none other than Vincent Ho, who is also our SCC Golf Section Member. The game was held on 14 Aug 2020 at the Changi Golf Club and our Convenor, S. Bala, managed to negotiate a better rate for the Section despite the recent hike in green fees by CGC. Despite the late morning rain mixed with anxious moments for the Golf Section Committee who had worked very hard to make this event happen, the game got underway pretty much on time. 11 flights (44 Members) took part and the occasion was graced by 3 lady golfers – Kelly-Ann McHugh, Mock Pack Kay and Joyce Sim. The game progressed uninterrupted and based on the feedback that was received in the WhatsApp group created specially for the event, everybody had a great outing. As the flights came off the course periodically, the players proceeded to the CGC clubhouse and enjoyed refreshments available thereat. After having a shower at the CGC changing room, the players proceeded to the nearby CBC for a nice Chinese dinner whilst strictly adhering to the current restriction of 5-to-atable. The Golf Section Committee is very grateful to the President of CBC for kindly hosting us and for the warm hospitality extended to its Members. The plans for the next outings in September and October are underway and Section Members will be kept informed through our WhatsApp group. Although it is still rather challenging for the Golf Section Committee to get a private course because most courses are currently only available to their own club members, the committee shall nevertheless endeavour to be creative and come up with a plan! Until our next merry golf outing, please stay safe! The Committee wishes everyone good health and as much prosperity as can be expected given these trying times!
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THE PADANG SEP / OCT 2020
First & Second photos: Golf outing at Marina Bay Golf Club. Third & Fourth Photos: Golf outing at Changi Golf Club.
