Beyond 2021 Sime Public Course (managed by Keppel Club)
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Beyond 2021 Sime Public Course (managed by Keppel Club)
FURTHERING OUR HERITAGE NEW OPPORTUNITIES AT SIME PUBLIC COURSE
In February 2014, the Government made an announcement that they would Keppel Club is presented with the opportunity to operate the public golf course
not be extending the land lease to Keppel Club after 2021. We have also at Sime, Singapore Island Country Club. Like our own beloved golf course at
seen closure of a few golf clubs and further rationalization of land leases for Keppel Club, Sime has a rich colonial history, and is rich in flora and fauna that
many others. Despite that, Keppel Club continues to seek options and explore will be familiar to the Club’s avid golfers.
opportunities for a new home and to preserve our rich club heritage.
This opportunity also provides a new lease of life–the chance to write a new
In 2018, we conducted a survey and the result was clear—members wanted chapter of Keppel’s legacy, and in one of the premier golf courses in Singapore,
the Club’s heritage to continue beyond 2021. no less!
Keppel Club has been exploring options at local golf courses as well as overseas With this, Keppel Club is proud to continue to promote active golfing and the
courses located in Johor, Batam and Bintan. These discussions and potential national youth development programme.
collaborations were not successful, nevertheless the Club continues to explore
with relentless efforts. We are eager to embark on this new and exciting journey with you!
BEYOND 2021
So, what is waiting beyond 2021? Currently, Keppel Club has signed a Letter
of Intent with the Singapore Polytechnic Graduates’ Guild (SPGG) to work on
extending our recreational and sports components beyond 2021. An agreement
will be signed in mid-2021 when SPGG extends its lease.
The Sime Golf Course will serve as our new golfing facility for Keppel Club
members. With this combination, Keppel Club will be able to provide both golfing
as well as recreational facilities for its members.
TOP-UP SCHEME
These opportunities require funds for the land lease, capital expenditure for the
club-house, golf as well as recreational facilities. Keppel’s reserves continue to be
depleted with unprecedented impact brought about by the COVID-19 as well as
reduction of monthly subscription to $1.
The Club’s operating deficit has been around $0.85 million per month since June
RECREATIONAL / GOLF / F&B
2020 and this is likely to continue. A top up from members would be necessary to
support these new initiatives.
SPORTS / F&B
GENERAL INFORMATION ON SIME LEASE ARRANGEMENT This top-up is needed to meet the required sum of capital outlay and
ensure the sustainability of Keppel Club beyond 2021. For the Club to be
Keppel Club will be allowed to operate the Sime Course with a lease period viable, we are targeting about 1,500 members to opt-in. The deadline to
of 9 years, with the requirement that the Club will operate this course for both opt-in is 21 Nov 2020.
club members and the public. The details of this arrangement are as follows:
The amount of top-up required for each member classification is as follows:
Sime Course @ SICC Lease Period 1 Jan 2022 to 31 Dec 2030
Ordinary Membership $5,350
Golf Flight Allocation 40% reserved for members Associate Membership
Subscribing Membership
60% open for public booking
Corporate Membership $8,025
(a variable of about 10% of public
slots can be taken up by Keppel Social Membership $3,210
members with no booking priority)
(Prices are inclusive of GST)
In order to move forward with this arrangement, the Club seeks members’ Up to $35M
KEPPEL RESERVES &
participation to opt-in to the top-up scheme. Eligible members who do so
FUNDS UTILISATION
can extend their membership beyond 2021. Capital Expenditure for
Top up from $7M to
Land Lease, Clubhouse,
Members $10M
Up Sime Course &
Members who do not opt-in will be entitled to continue using the Club facilities
to Recreational Facilities
at both SPGG and Sime Course for one more year until end of 2022. Estimated $31M
$25M
at end 2021
OCT NOV DEC
TI M E L I NE
2nd 7th 26th 21st
Conditional offer
MEMBERS’ WEBINAR DEADLINE
Q&A SESSION –
from Government 26 Oct 2020 @ 3pm FOR
• Members can email their
questions to the Club by OPT-IN
19 Oct 2020 to:
future@keppelclub.com.sg
• Details of the webinar session will be
released to members on a later date
MEMBERS ENGAGEMENT ROAD SHOW
Signing of Definitive Agreement with
7 Oct – 21 Nov 2020 Government related agencies*
Members who want more information or assistance with the opt-in process can
proceed to the Heritage Reading Lounge @ Level 3. Engagement officers will be on
hand to assist you with questions on the opt-in exercise.
Opening Hours:
Tues-Sun: 11am-7pm
* The Club will deposit the “top-up” cheques upon signing of definitive agreement
Facilities at Sime location
Under this arrangement, SICC will be handing over these facilities to Keppel Club:
• 18-hole Championship Sime Course
• Existing Bukit Clubhouse on leasehold land, comprising of:
– Golfers’ Terrace & Restaurants
– Driving Range (Pro-shop and Practice Area)
– Golfer’s Changing Rooms
– Pub
– Extra room to convert to Jackpot Room
– Bag drop and Buggy Station
– Golf course maintenance workshop
– Admin Office
Site Plan CLUB HOUSE & DRIVING RANGE
BUKIT
CLUBHOUSE
Keppel Club will be operating from the Bukit Clubhouse, which houses several food and beverage options.
RECEPTION
LOBBY
The breezy design of the reception lobby lets in plenty of natural light, welcoming members and visitors to the Club.GOLF RECEPTION The new Golf Reception office.
PUTTING
GREEN
View from the Japanese Restaurant Members will have access to this practice putting green.DRIVING RANGE
Practice your swings at what five-time British Open Champion Peter Thomson calls
one of the best driving ranges in the world.OPEN AIR SECTION
AIRCON SECTION GOLFERS’ TERRACE
Whether you’re looking for a place to have a cozy meal to recuperate from the heat on the greens, or for an intimate place
to have a meal with loved ones, the Bukit Clubhouse offers a gastronomic experience that will not let you down.FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN
Watch chefs at work in the live kitchen.JAPANESE
RESTAURANT
Members who are hankering for Japanese Cuisine
will enjoy the tantalising menu at the Japanese Restaurant.CARPARK The carpark offers plenty of parking space for members who visit the Club.
BAG DROP&
BUGGY STATION
Drop your bags off and hop onto a buggy to start enjoying your day out on the green.SIME COURSE The lush flora and fauna at the Sime Course is reminiscent of Keppel Club’s golf course.
SIME COURSE Sime Course also offers an expansive space in which members can golf to their hearts’ content.
Shower stalls
AMENITIES/
CHANGING ROOMS
Comfortable changing rooms are available for members to freshen up after a round of golf.PAYMENT METHOD AND OPT IN PROCESS
TRANSFER/SALE OF MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT METHODS AND OPT-IN PROCESS*
Application for sale/transfer of Membership after the 21 Nov 2020 deadline • Payment by cheque and cashier’s order is preferred
are not eligible for the top-up scheme. – Payee name: The Keppel Club
– Cheque must be submitted with the signed Option Form by Mail or at
OPTING-IN the Main Lobby Reception
The Club will email the Option Form to all eligible members. Eligible members
can also approach the Main Lobby Reception for a copy of the form or • Payment by Internet/Phone Banking
download the form from Keppel Club website. – Pay to “The Keppel Club”
– DBS Current A/C: 012-003022-3
You will receive a confirmation upon the submission of your form and – Indicate your membership number as the reference number
payment. If you do not receive the confirmation, please contact our – Submit the signed Option Form by Email, Mail or at the
Membership Department. Main Lobby Reception
Opt-In deadline: 21 Nov 2020 • Payment by PAYNOW
– Enter S61SS0093E as the UEN; Entity Name: The Keppel Club
CONTACT DETAILS: – Indicate your membership number as the reference number
Email: future@keppelclub.com.sg – Submit the signed Option Form by Email, Mail or at the
Mail: Keppel Club, 10 Bukit Chermin Road, S(109918) Main Lobby Reception
Phone: (+65) 6375 5567/68
*Payment by Debit and Credit Cards are not availableEND PAGE
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