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APRIL 2020 Fa Cai Golf 2020 SCC Gold Medal 2019 Youngest Hole-In-One Golfer
Contents
06
10
01 Editorial & Appointments
12
02 In & Around
05 Captain’s Column
17 Club Improvements
06 Ladies Corner
18 Club Events
10 Greens Talk
21 Know our Staff
15 Golf Tips
24 Golf Fixtures
25 Monthly Medals Results
26 Membership News
Club Management Club Directory
General Manager Mr Christopher Chew Golfing Department Operations Department
HR & Membership Manager Ms Patricia Kok Tel: 6751 0320/0328 Tel: 6751 0326
Finance Manager Ms Daphne Tan Email: golf.admin@sembawanggolf.org.sg
Operations Manager Mr Chan Keng Kiew Purchasing Department
Golfing Manager Ms Christine M. Maestri
Social/Marketing Department Tel: 6751 0337
Tel: 6751 0347/339
Senior Golfing Executive Ms Premavathi d/o Munusamy
Email: social@sembawanggolf.org.sg JR Group (OceanSpoon)
Operations Executive Mr Chen Chun Fuk
Tel: 6751 0310
Senior Events & Marketing Executive Ms Toh Mei Lian Accounts Department
Membership & Communications Executive Ms Tan Kee Yun Tel: 6751 0346/335 Ayanex Golf (Pro Shop)
Email: accounts@sembawanggolf.org.sg Tel: 6751 0330
Membership Department SingaGolf Academy
Sembawang Country Club
249 Sembawang Road (enter via Toranto Road) Tel: 6751 0392/0350 Tel: 6751 0341
Tel: 6257 0642 Fax: 6752 0446 Email: membership@sembawanggolf.org.sg
Website: www.sembawanggolf.org.sg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sembawangcountryclub
Editorial & Appointments
Appointments
President
Due to COVID-19, the nation is in “Circuit Breaker” mode, and so is Sembawang Country LG Melvyn Ong Su Kiat
Club. Understandably, SCC would be closed from 7 April until such time when COVID-19 does Club Chairman
not threaten your safety and well-being at the club. BG Dinesh Vasu Dash
Vice-Chairman
ME7 Timothy Yap
Over the past six weeks since COVID-19 had threatened all of Singapore, indeed the world,
and SCC had gradually stepped up measures such as screening and contact tracing, social Advisor
BG (Ret) Stephen Wong
distancing, temporary closure of facilities and suspension of club-oriented events. All the
GREEN COMMITTEE
articles in this newsletter were written in March 2020.
Club Captain
ME7 Teh Chong Ann
Until the situation improves, we would strongly advise all members to stay home and wish
each and everyone of you a safe and healthy quarter ahead. Club Vice-Captain
SLTC Melvyn Tan
Ladies Captain
Keep well, safe and healthy. ME5 Emily Lee
Ladies Vice-Captain
Eric Goh ME5 Lim Peck Yian Evelyn
Editor Competitions Convenor
ME4 Andrew Ho Soo Whai
Greens Convenor
ME6 (Ret) Lee Sing Huei
Handicap Convenor
MAJ (RET) Ralph Aeria
LIST OF RECIPROCAL CLUBS FINANCE COMMITTEE
Treasurer
ME7 Stewart Ng
Overseas
Reciprocal Clubs: Assistant Treasurer
MAJ Jasmon Lee
Malaysia
Finance Committee Member
Bt Banang Golf & Country Club (Batu Pahat, Johor) +60 7 4286001/5431 LTC (RET) James Kwek
Danau Golf Club KRUKM (Selangor) +60 10 223 3445 MAJ Joe Tan
Mr Brian Tay
Kelab Rekreasi Tentera Udara KRTU (Selangor) 019-02528665
Kelab Golf Sarawak (Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia) +60 82 443 398 AUDIT COMMITTEE
Kelab Rahman Putera Malaysia KRPM (Selangor) +603 6156 6870 Audit Committee Chairman
SLTC Alex Wang
Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club +60 6231 1111/2366
Ayer Keroh Country Club Berhad +60 62332000/01 Audit Committee Member
Mr Sim You Hock
Mr Bernard Teh
Brunei MAJ Tan Rui Lin
Royal Brunei Golf & Country Club (Brunei) +673 2611 582 HOUSE COMMITTEE
House Member
Indonesia SLTC Chow Wing Cheong
Padang Golf Modern (Tangerang, Indonesia) +62 21 552 9228 Assistant House Member
ME5 Chee Ad-Mern
Australia House Convenor
MAJ (Ret) Edward Kim
The Vines Golf & Country Club (Perth, Australia) +61 8 9297 3000
The Cut Golf Course (Perth, Western Australia) +61 8 9582 4444 ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Melville Glades Golf Club (Perth, Western Australia) +61 8 9332 7333 Engagement Committee Chairman
COL (Ret) Lee Boon Loi
The Links Kennedy Bay (Port Kennedy, Western Australia) +61 8 9026 2626
Engagement Committee Vice-Chairman
COL (RET) Chan Jwee Kay
Affiliated Clubs:
China Engagement Committee Member
LTC (RET) Chua Cheng Lee
Guangzhou International Golf Club (China) +86 20 6176 7888 ME6 Wong Chong Wai
MAJ Elvin Tan
Grand Shanghai International Golf & Country Club (China) +86 512 5789 2333 MAJ (RET) Tan Yuet Kin
Mystic Springs Golf Club (China) ME3 Toh Boon Aik
PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
Malaysia Publications Convenor
Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club Berhad LTC (Ret) Eric Goh
(Kota Kinabalu Sabah) +60 88303 900 Publications Member
Mr Gilbert Tan
Mr Frencis Foo
Thailand Ms Lynn Ng
Royal Golf Club (Thailand) +662 738 1010 IT COMMITTEE
IT Advisor
LOCAL Mr Lai Kim Fatt
Reciprocal Clubs: DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
Keppel Club +65 6375 5567
Disciplinary Committee Chairman
Orchid Country Club +65 6755 9811 LTC (RET) James Kwek
Seletar Country Club +65 6481 4812
Disciplinary Committee Vice-Chairman
Changi Golf Club +65 6543 5210 LTC(RET) Harry Lai
Warren Golf & Country Club +65 6586 1245 ME6 Andrew Yeo
Disciplinary Committee Member
ME5 Emily Lee
Affiliated Clubs: Mr Liau Wai Chee
National Service Resort & Country Club (NSRCC) - Kranji +65 6795 2300 Mr Lee Cher Pin
Mr Robert Yu
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Sembawang
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In & Around
Meet our New General Manager
Hello Everyone! I am Christopher Chew, the newly
appointed General Manager of Sembawang Country
Club. I eagerly look forward to meeting all of you and
working with you to deliver “a premier golf and country
club” that all of us can be proud of.
After working almost three decades in the RSAF as
a helicopter pilot, getting a job as GM at Sembawang
Country Club is a dream come true. It’s really a
privilege to be able to start my career in Sembawang
Air Base when I joined the RSAF and start another
career in Sembawang Country Club.
A little bit about myself so that we can start future conversations when
we meet: I am happily married to Lisa and we have two lovely children;
Gregory (20) and Natalie (16). We also have two dogs (Toby the Corgi and
Max the Cavoodle) in our household whom we love and count as part of
the family.
When I was serving in the RSAF, I had been assigned to various
appointments in the Air Manpower Department, Joint Plans and
Transformation Department, Air Operations Department and SAFTI MI. I
spent most of my time in the RSAF flying helicopters in 123 Squadron and
120 Squadron.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with the family. We are almost always at the park with our
dogs and at home. On the rare occasion, I enjoy playing golf and soccer. I have recently started to
pick up trail walking, so hope to see some of you at the trails around Singapore.
My team and I will work hard to ensure that all of you will have an enjoyable experience at the club
on every single visit. We will also continue the good work that the previous GMs have embarked on.
We will work hard to continue to achieve SCC’s vision and mission.
We have grand plans to deliver our Mission of providing you with an exclusive and enjoyable Golf
and Country Club for you are your families. Stay tuned to these updates!
Thank you for having me on board as your General Manager.
Sembawang
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In & Around
By GM Mr Christopher Chew
GM's Message (written in March 2020)
Dear SCC Members,
The past few three months have been filled with formidable and great challenges for my team and I. The
COVID-19 pandemic has caught everyone by surprise.
As we battle this pandemic alongside the rest of the world, our objectives as a premier country club have
never been more crystal clear -- Your safety and well-being are paramount to us. In the current climate, one
that is rife with uncertainties, safeguarding your health has become our club’s foremost priority.
In unprecedented times like these, we are constantly monitoring the latest news and announcements by
the Government. My colleagues and I have worked very hard to progressively implement precautionary
measures in line with the Ministry of Health and other government directives, so that our members and
guests can continue to use the club facilities and play the game of golf safely.
Here are all the precautionary measures we have put in place thus far:
Temperature Screening and Contact Tracing Social Distancing and Telecommuting
● All members, visitors, staff and vendors are subjected to mandatory ● In line with the latest MOH guidelines on social distancing, we
temperature screening prior to entering the Club. Personnel who have spaced out the tables and chairs at Golfers Terrace and Cozy
have a temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius and above are strictly Café for our diners. All our serving staff are wearing transparent
not allowed entry and will be advised to seek medical attention catering masks.
immediately. ● Social gatherings at our F&B outlets are now limited to 10 or fewer
● All visitors will be asked to declare their travel history in the past 14 people at any one point.
days. We are also doing the collection of personal data for contact ● At our Members-Only Gym, occupancy is limited to maximum 10
tracing purposes. Do kindly provide your pax at a time.
co-operation on these matters. ● Maximum number of 5 swimmers in the pool at one time.
● Anyone who has travel history in the last 14 days will be denied ● As part of our business continuity plan, we have adopted
entry into the club. telecommuting for our backend office staff. We apologise for not
● Anyone currently serving their Stay Home Notice (SHN)/ being able to meet you face-to-face and will be glad to reply to your
Quarantine Order will be denied entry into the club. emails as soon as we can. For membership enquiries and feedback,
● Senior citizens and high-risk, vulnerable club members i.e. do email us at membership@sembawanggolf.org.sg.
expectant mothers are advised not to come to the club.
Temporary Closure of Facilities & Increased Sanitation Suspension of All Club-Organised Events and Activities &
● With effect from 20 March, we have closed the Members Lounge Reciprocal and Affiliation Agreements
and Mahjong Rooms, so as to discourage gatherings in small, ● Following recommendations by the World Health Organization,
enclosed areas. The closure will last till 30 April and will be reviewed MOH and Sport Singapore, we have decided to suspend all Club-
as we go forward. organised events and activities, including the Inter-Club League and
● Closure of Children’s Swimming Pool (Wading Pool) from 20 Monthly Medal tournaments, until further notice.
March to 30 April and will be reviewed as we go forward. ● Suspension of Children Swimming Classes till 30 April, will be
● Increased cleaning schedule of all club facilities. reviewed as we go forward.
● Provision of hand sanitizer in club premises, including golf buggies. ● Suspension of all reciprocal and affiliation agreements until further
● All water coolers in the club have been turned off. notice.
Alternate Bays at the Driving Range
● As part of our social distancing efforts and to reduce capacity at our Driving Range, we are implementing the use of alternate bays.
● Bays with the hitting mats removed are not to be used.
Golf Course for Members Only and with Adjusted Sessions
● With effect from 26 March, our golf course is only open to Members.
● Sessions have been adjusted and the time interval between flights has been increased.
● From 4 April 2020 onwards, we are allowing bookings of 16 flights (A.M) and 16 flights (P.M), with a 16-minute interval between flights.
● Only one golfer per buggy is permitted, so a flight of 4 will now have 4 buggies in play.
● No provision of sand rakes. Please smoothen the sand in the bunker with your feet or club
● No removal of flag pin during the game. Leave the flag pin in and avoid touching it when retrieving holed putts.
● When playing golf, try not to shake hands, do high-fives, exchange score cards or huddle closely together.
● Remember to observe the 1-metre safe distancing rule at all times, be it on the golf course or within the club. The government has
announced that punitive action will be taken and strict penalties imposed on those who violate safe distancing measures.
Sembawang
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In & Around
By GM Mr Christopher Chew
It is vital that all of us do our part and exercise social responsibility to stem the tide of COVID-19.
Should any member feel under the weather, just let us know, we will cancel your golf slot with no
penalty!
I understand that weathering these difficult, unprecedented times means confusion and anxiety for
many of you. From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate your unwavering support for SCC and seek
your understanding and patience as we overcome this together.
Use of alternate
bays at the club’s
driving range. Bays
with the hitting
mats removed are
not to be used
All members, visitors, staff and vendors
are subjected to mandatory temperature
screening prior to entering the Club.
A bottle of hand
sanitizer has been
All serving staff at placed in each
Golfers Terrace are golf buggy for our
wearing transparent members’ usage.
catering masks.
We have increased
our level of
housekeeping in all
parts of the club
to maintain high
We advise all golfers standards of hygiene.
to use the hand
sanitizer provided
in the buggies
responsibly, so as to
prevent wastage.
Kudos to our
hardworking contract
cleaners, for keeping
our club premises
spick and span!
Keeping our
Members-Only
Gym clean.
Sembawang
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Captain's Column
By ME7 Teh Chong Ann (written in March 2020)
Hello SCC friends,
Health seems to be the topic-of-the-day as February and March have been
exceptionally intense with the nation wrestling against COVID-19. We hope that
the situation will take a turn for the better as we head into April. In the meantime,
life has to go on. So, if you are bored of social isolation at home, why not consider
coming down for a game of golf? You will be able to practise social distancing
with eight minutes separating each flight, while enjoying the fresh air that SCC
has to offer. However, of course, please refrain from shaking hands (or any other
intimate gestures for that matter), unless it’s a hole-in-one.
P.S. If you are sick or have been to high-risk areas recently, do stay at home for
at least 14 days first.
To ensure your wellbeing, SCC has taken several measures. First, we have
increased our level of housekeeping to maintain high standards of hygiene.
Second, we have commenced temperature screening at the club. The screening
points are at the main lobby and beside the Pro Shop. While you can still drop
your bags at the bag drop station, please remind your fellow golfers to enter only
from the screening points. Third, for the purpose of contact tracing, we will be
collecting personal data during the COVID-19 outbreak. These measures may
take some time but together, we can overcome. Do arrive earlier for your golf
game and wash your hands frequently.
In addition to taking care of our members, we have also paid extra attention to
the wellbeing of our SCC course. We have hired a new arborist and reviewed
our tree inspection programme. We hope that this will minimise the probability
of fallen trees, especially during the monsoon seasons. Emergency numbers
are also pasted on the buggies’ windshield. If you see anything, please do not
hesitate to call or WhatsApp us. After all, your safety is our priority.
To healthy golfers and a healthy golf course!
Chong Ann and Retro
Sembawang
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Ladies' Corner
By Lady Captain ME5 Emily Lee
“SPIN THE FORTUNE”
SCC LADIES COHESION
15 Feb 2020
A total of 33 female golfers participated in this quarterly Cohesion Event
organised by SCC Ladies’ Committee, in a bid to build up the ladies golfing
community in SCC and forge closer ties among the young, rookie, senior
and experienced golfers.
Through a fun round of golf, our ladies were encouraged to mingle and get
to know each other better. This was also another great avenue to welcome
new female golfers who had just joined the club.
A Big Pow Wow before the Team Challenge commences!
Sembawang
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Ladies' Corner
By Lady Captain ME5 Emily Lee
The newbies inducted were Ms Michelle Ng, Ms Go Theng Theng, Ms Tan Me Me, Ms Caryn Lee,
Ms Ng Lee Peng, Ms Amanda Ng and Ms Liang Xiujuan.
The theme for this event was “Spin the Fortune Ball”, most befitting for a post-Chinese New Year
gathering. It was extremely exciting and the entire process required an experienced golfer to lead,
strategize and guide her teammates to maximise their scoring potential.
While the golf game was played as per normal, for Spin the Fortune Ball, one player in the team will
be appointed to play a Fortune Ball (i.e. a coloured ball) for every hole and the team score will be
the aggregate of the Stableford points scored by the Fortune ball for the 18-hole game. A separate
Individual challenge based on Stableford points was also played in parallel to the team game.
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Ladies' Corner
By Lady Captain ME5 Emily Lee
What a sight it was to behold; our lovely
ladies amusing themselves thoroughly on
the golf course. As the saying goes, with
ladies around, you can be sure the sun will
shine all day long.
Summer Days Are Here!
After the delightful game, a simple post-game dinner was held at Golfers Terrace, where the newbies
were introduced properly. This was followed by a Prize Presentation and Lucky Draw for all.
The Individual Stableford winners were awarded to the Top 3 positions,
as well as positions with the Number “8” (i.e 8th, 18th and 28th positions).
Additionally, the second-last position golfer was given a prize too -- as a form
of encouragement to spur her on to work harder on her golf skills!
Sembawang
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By Lady Captain ME5 Emily Lee
Here are the Top 3 Team Winners and
some photos of other prize winners:
Overall, it was a fantastic day out for all the ladies. You can tell that all of them had a blast
from the bright, radiant smiles on their faces.
Hope to see all of them again, plus more ladies at the next SCC Ladies Cohesion Event!
Sembawang
09 Country ClubGreens Talk
SCC Gold Medal 2019
The SCC Gold Medal 2019 was held on 18 Jan 2020. This was a “Champions Meet Champions” event where all
previous winners of the Monthly Medal events compete against each other for the Gold Medal. A total of 63 participants
vied for coveted medals and prizes within their category. The competition was based on stroke play and prizes were
given out for the Overall Champion, Best Gross, Best Nett and Best Nett Runner Up from each of the Men and Ladies
Division.
In addition, competitors also stood to win four lucky draw prizes consisting of a free golf flight each at various golf
courses in Singapore!
During registration, each competitor received a Mercedes pouch as a welcome gift, before proceeding to tee off at 12
noon and 1201pm. Blessed with good weather throughout, the competition went on smoothly without a hitch.
All participants were treated to a sumptuous dinner after the competition, graced by our Club Chairman.
The results of the competition are as follows:
Sembawang
10 Country ClubGreens Talk
SCC Gold Medal 2019
Participants registering and
collecting their door gifts
The coveted gold medals
Monthly Champions in action!
Competitors enjoying sumptuous dinner after the event Sembawang
11 Country ClubGreens Talk
Fa Cai Golf and Mega Happy Hour 2020
On 16 Feb 2020, to usher in the Year of the Rat, members were high-spirited as they gathered at our Club for Fa Cai
Golf and Mega Happy Hour, in celebration of Lunar New Year.
Greeted by fantastic weather, members enjoyed a wonderful day of golf. After their game, members merrily rubbed
shoulders with Cai Shen Ye (God of Wealth) while enjoying the lion and dragon dance performances.
Undoubtedly, the highlight of the evening was when members tossed the Prosperity Yusheng high in the air for
good fortune in the new year. Members were also surprised by the lucky voucher hidden under their seat and were
beaming from ear to ear when they received a lucky Ang Pow from Club Chairman BG Dinesh Vasu Dash.
After a sumptuous dinner, members were presented with a pair of mandarin oranges by our Club Chairman as a
symbolism of great fortune and luck.
Sembawang
12 Country ClubGreens Talk
Fa Cai Golf and Mega Happy Hour 2020
Lunar New Year festive
ambience all around
the club
Great golf game with
fantastic weather
Tossing Prosperity Yu Sheng
for good fortune
Sembawang
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Fa Cai Golf and Mega Happy Hour 2020
Lion and Dragon Dance Performance Meet-and-Greet with Cai Shen Ye
(God of Wealth)
Receiving Lucky Ang Pow from
Club Chairman
Happy Chinese New Year!
A toast to the new year!
Sembawang
14 Country ClubGolf Tips
Stop Hitting Fat and Thin Shots – Two Quick Fixes
By Butch Harmon and Peter Morrice
Photos and Illustrations by J.D. Cuban, Alexander Joe, Harry Campbell
Credits: Golf Digest
A lot of golfers never get over the instinct to lift the ball off the ground. They swing off their back foot
or flip their hands through impact, both of which make the club bottom out too soon. As a result,
they hit the ground first (fat shot) or catch the ball on the upswing (thin shot).
Photo credit: J.D. Cuban
If that sounds familiar, let me give you two simple keys. First, make your initial move from the top
a little bump onto your front foot. Feel like you’re shifting toward the target, so your chest is over
the ball. Second, get to impact with the back of your top hand facing the target (left), not pointing
upward. A good image is that you’re back-handing the ball, like a tennis stroke. If you get those two
moves right, you’ll swing into impact with your weight forward and your wrists firm — two things
every good ball-striker does.
Sembawang
15 Country ClubGolf Tips
Stop Hitting Fat and Thin Shots – Two Quick Fixes
In the 2003 Presidents Cup in South Africa, two
of the sweetest swingers at that time, Adam Scott
and Stuart Appleby, were matched against two of
the most unconventional, Jim Furyk and Jay Haas.
As they warmed up, murmurs from the crowd
suggested the “pretty” swings had it made. At one
point, Jay said to Jim, “I bet those people don’t
give us much of a chance.” Jim laughed, and the
Americans went on to win, 6 and 5, one of the most
lopsided victories in the history of the event. Don’t
get me wrong, Adam and Stuart are tremendous
talents. (I taught Adam for years.) But the only real
barometer of a golf swing is the shots it produces.
Photo Credit: Alexander Joe
THE WIDE CHOICE
If you’re playing irons with thin heads
and soles, you’re missing out. Clubs with
wider bottoms, especially hybrids, are a
lot more forgiving on off-centre hits. The
wider soles also help shots get in the air,
and with more mass behind the ball, your
strikes will feel really solid. Also, consider
graphite shafts that give you a little kick
at the bottom of the swing for a softer feel
and higher trajectory.
Illustration by Harry Campbell
Sembawang
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Re-opening of Ladies’ Changing Room at Golfers’ Terrace
The much-awaited re-opening of the Ladies’ Changing Room at Golfers’ Terrace on 17 Jan 2020
was greeted with immense delight by the ladies. It was a refreshing change as the refurbished
place looks brighter and cleaner. The newly replaced locks also make it more convenient for
female members, as they can now dangle their keys around their wrists, without fear of losing
access to their lockers.
One satisfied member, Ms Jean Oh, said, “It is good to know that the club is constantly upgrading
and maintaining its facilities for the comfort of its members.”
Echoing similar sentiments was Ms Joyce Heng, who said, “The new mosaic design in the showers
give the facilities a new resort-like feel.”
New counter
Modern entrance to the showing emphasis
Changing Room on SCC’s values Resort-like showers
Clean and bright locker area
New locks
Sembawang
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SCC Staff and Committee Golf 2020
It was a bright and beautiful afternoon on Tuesday 28th January 2020. Promptly at 3pm,
all participants headed to their respective tees to mark their first shot of an interesting
4-ball Texas Scramble.
The men teed off from the white tee box, while the ladies teed off from the red tee box.
Each team had a combination of two staff and two committee members who came in
support of SCC staff day. The staff were extremely appreciative.
The Texas Scramble, based on Stableford Points, is a form of Team competition where
four players teed off and only one best drive was chosen to be used for the next shot. All
team players played their subsequent shot from the chosen point and all team members
played a second shot from this point. From these second shots, the best shot would again
be picked and all the members would play the third shot from this point and so on - until
the ball is holed. This format allowed all members of the team to work cooperatively with
much joy. It was an afternoon of fun and camaraderie!
The evening event turned out to be just as rambunctious as everyone gathered at the
Banquet Hall to enjoy a delightful and sumptuous dinner with many games to spruce up
their night. It was a memorable and wonderful day which prompted General Manager
Chris Chew to quip, “We will do this again. Three cheers for a wonderful event!”
Bright and sunny for a good day of golf
Sumptuous feast!
Sembawang
18 Country ClubClub Events
SCC Staff and Committee Golf 2020
Happy faces during dinner
A night of fun and games
Jubilant winners of the evening’s games
Say cheese!
Sembawang
19 Country ClubClub Events
SCC’s Youngest Hole-In-One Golfer
Meet Sembawang Country Club’s youngest golfer to score a hole-in-one – Natalie Wang.
Natalie, daughter of member Mr Alex Wang, is turning 11 this year and only started golf
lessons three years ago.
On 22 December 2019, she made an ace at our Par 3, Hole 6.
When asked about her amazing feat, she recalls vividly, “It was a red tee to a red flag,
about 90 metres, down slope. My daddy and my uncle Kwan Kiat helped me to align my
shot.”
Upon seeing that she had hit a hole-in-one, she almost couldn’t believe it. “When I first
saw the ball going straight at the hole, I thought that my eyes were playing tricks on me!”
Surely, this is an inspiring piece of news to boost the confidence in all our golfers!
Congratulations Natalie! Bravo!
Hole 6 20 Sembawang
Country ClubKnow our Staff
Ziela
If you have joined the Club in the last 8 years, you would have first met our Membership
Officer, Ziela, who assisted you in your membership application. Always with her signature
Colgate-smile and cheery tone, she makes all new members feel welcomed and is ever
ready to help existing members with their golfers’ insurance claims, absent, spouse and
junior membership applications and updating of personal particulars.
Ziela, though can easily deceive as a schoolgirl with her petite size, is already a mother of
one and another on the way… and she also owns two fur kids!
Chun Fuk
Chun Fuk is our Operations & Facilities Executive and can often be seen at every corner of
the club with his toolbox. Yes, he is the Club’s handyman who knows the Club inside out.
With his team of four, he ensures our facilities are in good order and constantly strives to
improve them with his DIY ideas. In his five years with the Club, the most challenging job
which he had done would be the installation of the wooden panels behind the ladies and
men changing rooms. It took the team more than two weeks to complete. Kudos to their
good work! Outside of work, he spends his free time gardening and fishing.
Sembawang
21 Country ClubKnow our Staff
Shim
Shim, from the Finance Department, may not be known to many of our members though
she has been with the Club for six years. She is our Accounts (Payable) Assistant and she
handles the financial processing of transactions for the Club which include reconciliation
and verification of invoices and ensuring that prompt payments are made to our suppliers
and vendors.
In her free time, she enjoys watching Korean dramas but she is definitely no Drama Queen!
Contrarily, she has a demure and soft-spoken nature, which makes her well-liked by her
colleagues.
Zarina
If you’ve ever called up the club to make enquiries, chances are, you would have heard
Zarina’s voice. Often the first point of contact for many guests and visitors, Zarina, our
Customer Service Assistant, is a bundle of energy with her friendly disposition and lively
demeanour. The youthful grandma of one loves her job immensely, especially the aspects
of meeting people, mingling and cracking jokes with members. She has been with the club
since September 2018. Zarina’s motto? Life is short, just enjoy it and stay young at heart!
In her free time, she likes singing and travelling (check out the cool photo of her in
sunglasses - taken in Kashmir, India).
Sembawang
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Auntie Phua
Mdm Phua Ah Moi, dearly known to many of us as Auntie Phua, is a familiar face to our
lady golfers at the Golfers Terrace Changing Room. The club has been her second home
for the past 20 years. To her, it has always been a joy to serve our members. Her favourite
pastime is playing mah-jong, so who knows, she may just be our next SCC Mahjong
Queen! She is pleased to share some of her family photos here with all of you.
Rez
Rez, our Golfing Assistant, said the 8 years she has had at the club so far has been
awesome! She says she is looking forward to many more good years at the Club. She
enjoys organising golf events for the Club as this gives her the opportunity to mingle with
members and colleagues. To her, the Club is her second home and everyone feels like a
family member. Besides work, she enjoys travelling and cooking. She has also recently
taken up golf and is always looking forward to be ‘jio-ed’ for a game.
Sembawang
23 Country ClubUpcoming Events
*Please note that this event is subject to change as COVID-19 situation evolves. We seek your Sembawang
patience and understanding. 24 Country ClubHole in One Winners
January - March 2020
YAP ANG KIAT CHAN AH CHOY ISMAIL S/O ABDUL RAHMAN WONG CHEE HENG
9 JANUARY 2020 31 JANUARY 2020 2 FEBRUARY 2020 4 FEBRUARY 2020
Sembawang Country Club Sembawang Country Club Sembawang Country Club Sembawang Country Club
HOLE 15 HOLE 8 HOLE 8 HOLE 18
YEO SAI BOON PETER GOH JIAFU ROYSTON NG KOK WING
7 FEBRUARY 2020 23 FEBRUARY 2020 20 MARCH 2020
Sembawang Country Club Sembawang Country Club Sembawang Country Club
HOLE 18 HOLE 8 HOLE 6
Golf Fixtures
May 2020 June 2020
FRI 1 Labour Day MON 1 Maintenance Day (whole day)
Yonsei Golf # 20 flights (PM)
WED 3 Katong Football Fund
SUN 3 SGA ICL - 3rd League Raising
NSRCC VS SENTOSA *Shotgun @1315hrs
# 16 flights (PM)
THU 4 Social flights
MON 4 Maintenance Day (whole day) # 12 flights (PM)
THU 7 Vesak Day FRI 5 NDP 2020
# Timesheet (PM)
FRI 8 Reach Charity Golf
*Shotgun @1315hrs SAT 6 Individual Matchplay
# 12 Flights (PM)
SAT 9 May Monthly Medal # Timesheet AM / PM SGA ICL league Training
SGA ICL league Training # 12 flights (PM) # 12 flights (PM)
MON 11 Maintenance Day (whole day) MON 8 Maintenance Day (whole day)
THU 14 NUSS Medal # 15 flights (PM) SAT 13 June Monthly Medal
# Timesheet AM / PM
SAT 16 Ladies Cohesion Golf # 10 flights (PM) Social flights
# 5 flights (PM)
SUN 17 SGA ICL - 4th League
OCC VS SICC SUN 14 Social flights
# 16 flights (PM) # 5 flights (PM)
MON 18 Maintenance Day (whole day) MON 15 Maintenance Day (whole day)
WED 20 CCC & ACC Fund Raising SAT 20 Individual Matchplay
Golf Event # 12 Flights (PM)
*Shotgun @1315hrs SGA ICL league Training
# 12 flights (PM)
SAT 23 Sanyu Kai # 12 flights (PM)
SGA ICL league Training # 12 flights (PM) SUN 21 SGA ICL - 6th League
CHANGI VS TMCC
SUN 24 Hari Raya Puasa # 16 flights (PM)
MON 25 Hari Raya Puasa Off-In-Lieu MON 22 Maintenance Day (whole day)
TUE 26 Maintenance Day (whole day) SUN 28 Individual Matchplay
# 12 flights (PM)
WED 27 IES Charity Golf
*Shotgun @1315hrs MON 29 Maintenance Day (whole day)
SAT 30 Hari Raya Golf TUE 30 HomeTeam
*Shotgun @1315hrs *Shotgun @1315hrs
Sembawang
25 Country ClubMonthly Medal Results
January, February, March 2020
SATURDAY, 11 JANUARY 2020 SATURDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2020
STROKEPLAY / STABLEFORD - MEN STABLEFORD - MEN
NAME M'SHIP H.I SCORE NAME M'SHIP H.I SCORE
B Gross THAM YEOW MIN T329 5.0 78 Gross 1st HO SOO WHAI H181 11.3 44 Pts
A' DIVISION A' DIVISION
B Nett SEAH CHENG SOON S297 11.1 68 Nett 2nd TAY THIAM SONG DICKSON T605 10.9 38 Pts
B Gross LOW KOK CHEONG ROYSTON L622 13.4 85 Gross 1st HO FOOK H136 15.4 43 Pts
'B' DIVISION 'B' DIVISION
B Nett TOH BOON AIK T589 14.6 68 Nett 2nd LAW NGEE KEE L304 14.3 40 Pts
1st RYAN CHEW C483/02 18.2 42 Pts 1st PANG HEOK NGEE P172 16.9 46 Pts
'C' DIVISION 'C' DIVISION
2nd YUN TA CHUN Y054 18.7 38 Pts 2nd RYAN CHEW C183/02 18.2 45 Pts
1st ONG KOK HIONG O105 22.6 36 Pts (ocb) 1st WONG CHEE HENG WINSTON S413/01 21.6 42 Pts
D' DIVISION D' DIVISION
2nd WONG CHEE HENG WINSTON S413/01 22.6 36 Pts 2nd LIAU HOCK BENG L096 21.7 41 Pts
BALLSWEEP BALLSWEEP
NAME M'SHIP H.I SCORE NAME M'SHIP H.I SCORE
1st Nine SEAH CHENG SOON S297 11.1 33 Nett 1st Nine HO SOO WHAI H181 11.3 21 Pts
A' DIVISION A' DIVISION
2nd Nine THAM YEOW MIN T329 5.0 32 Nett 2nd Nine HO SOO WHAI H181 11.3 23 Pts
1st Nine LOW KOK CHEONG ROYSTON L622 13.4 31 Nett 1st Nine SIM GIM GUAN S084 12.5 24 Pts
'B' DIVISION 'B' DIVISION
2nd Nine LIM BONG KOK L613 15.6 34 Nett (ocb) 2nd Nine HO FOOK H136 15.4 22 Pts
1st Nine RYAN CHEW C483/02 18.2 25 Pts 1st Nine RYAN CHEW C183/02 18.2 24 Pts
'C' DIVISION 'C' DIVISION
2nd Nine ONG SIN CHWEE O146 19.8 23 Pts 2nd Nine CHUA KOK LENG O140/01 16.1 25 Pts
1st Nine WONG CHEE HENG WINSTON S413/01 22.6 22 Pts 1st Nine WONG CHEE HENG WINSTON S413/01 21.6 22 Pts
D' DIVISION D' DIVISION
2nd Nine ONG KOK HIONG O105 22.6 20 Pts 2nd Nine LIAU HOCK BENG L096 21.7 22 Pts
STROKEPLAY / STABLEFORD - LADIES STABLEFORD - LADIES
NAME M'SHIP H.I SCORE NAME M'SHIP H.I SCORE
B Gross LEE BENG HUA EMILY L582 10.3 85 Gross 1st ANG AH TIEW A121 17.0 35 Pts (ocb)
A' DIVISION A' DIVISION
B Nett LIM HWEE SIE L869 14.6 71 Nett 2nd MEGAN LIM KAI EN L847/03 8.7 35 Pts
B' 1st TAN YUET KIN T300 20.5 39 Pts B' 1st YIP KAM CHUEY ALICE C381/01 20.2 36 Pts
DIVISION 2nd BOH AI CHOO B086 17.1 31 Pts DIVISION 2nd TAN YAN HOON Y173/01 29.6 35 Pts
C' 1st JEANNE WONG YUN LEI W227 21.4 44 Pts
DIVISION 2nd LIM LEH CHU ELSIE O110/01 27.3 35 Pts BALLSWEEP
NAME M'SHIP H.I SCORE
BALLSWEEP 1st Nine MEGAN LIM KAI EN L847/03 8.7 20 Pts
A' DIVISION
NAME M'SHIP H.I SCORE 2nd Nine NG WEE HONG SHANNON N228 10.6 21 Pts
1st Nine LEE BENG HUA EMILY L582 10.3 33 Nett B' 1st Nine TAN SAW KHENG C077/01 29.6 19 Pts
A' DIVISION
2nd Nine LIM CHIN YEN A081/01 13.3 34 Nett DIVISION 2nd Nine TAN YAN HOON Y173/01 29.6 20 Pts
B' 1st Nine TAN YUET KIN T300 20.5 22 Pts
DIVISION 2nd Nine ONG JIT HOI T589/01 20.9 18 Pts (ocb)
C' 1st Nine JEANNE WONG YUN LEI W227 21.4 22 Pts
DIVISION 2nd Nine JEANNE WONG YUN LEI W227 21.4 22 Pts
SATURDAY, 14 MARCH 2020
STROKEPLAY - MEN
NAME M'SHIP H.I SCORE
B Gross LEE CHOON HOCK DESMOND L730 4.5 77 Gross
A' DIVISION
B Nett YAN HENG CHOK Y013 11.5 67 Nett
B Gross OH KIAN KIAU MARK T746/01 12.5 82 Gross
'B' DIVISION
B Nett LIM HAN TIONG L775 14.6 65 Nett
B Gross ELANGOVAN S/O PALANIAPPAN E027 18.4 90 Gross
'C' DIVISION
B Nett JACKSON NG N177 18.7 67 Nett
B Gross LEE YIAN TONG PETER L087 22.3 91 Gross
D' DIVISION
B Nett CHAN LOY FATT ALBERT C381 21.2 73 Nett (ocb)
BALLSWEEP
NAME M'SHIP H.I SCORE
1st Nine FRANKIE C K Y C530 8.8 33 Nett (ocb)
A' DIVISION
2nd Nine YAN HENG CHOK Y013 11.5 33 Nett
1st Nine HAN WEE KWANG H048 13.3 31 Nett (ocb)
'B' DIVISION
2nd Nine OH KIAN KIAU MARK T746/01 12.5 32 Nett (ocb)
1st Nine HO KWAN KIAT H195 17.7 31 Nett (ocb)
'C' DIVISION
2nd Nine ELANGOVAN S/O PALANIAPPAN E027 18.4 32 Nett (ocb)
1st Nine LEE YIAN TONG PETER L087 22.3 32 Nett
D' DIVISION
2nd Nine CHAN LOY FATT ALBERT C381 21.2 35 Nett (ocb)
STROKEPLAY - LADIES
NAME M'SHIP H.I SCORE
B Gross MEGAN LIM KAI EN L847/03 9.3 81 Gross
A' DIVISION
B Nett HO SIM SIM H179 13.4 68 Nett
B' B Gross HAH KEE L182/01 19.5 96 Gross
DIVISION B Nett MICHELLE RYANNE NG N175/02 20.1 75 Nett
C' B Gross NG LEE PENG N239 29.6 104 Gross
DIVISION B Nett ANG SIEW HOON EVELYN Y195/01 28.7 72 Nett
BALLSWEEP
NAME M'SHIP H.I SCORE
1st Nine HO SIM SIM H179 13.4 31 Nett
A' DIVISION
2nd Nine MEGAN LIM KAI EN L847/03 9.3 35 Nett (ocb)
B' 1st Nine ONG JIT HOI T589/01 17.9 37 Nett (ocb)
DIVISION 2nd Nine HAH KEE L182/01 19.5 35 Nett
1st Nine NG LEE PENG N239 29.6 29 Nett
C' DIVISION
2nd Nine TAN YAN HOON Y173/01 29.6 37 Nett (ocb)
Sembawang
26 Country ClubMembership News
A warm WELCOME to our new members!
January 2020
Ong Jinxiang Cher Wen Xiang
David
February 2020
Kee Kiang Peng Wong Yong Cheong Lee Chze Liang Soh Say Guan Chua Boon Kiat Lee Wai Hong Lim Choon Wee Tey Jin Ann
Joey
Bong Leng Phong Seow Kim Bock Aaron Ivan Ho Nain Chow Ng Lee Peng Cheng Kok Ping Neo Thiam An Gary
Chang Eu Jin Lau Nam Foong
Amanda Chew Bee Choo Tan Me Me Goh Chew Lam Lim Kim Siong Ho Kok Swan Ivan Tan Wei Song He Enhe Joshua
Ng Ling Yu Lester Dizon
Cheong Chin Fai Francis Ti Chua Sim Yeow Kiat Go Theng Theng Zhang Yang
March 2020
Lee Chee Kiang Lee Sirong Lim Swee Yuan Lam Fu Hang Xu Youxiang
Calvin
Tiong Wei Chee Yeap Wei Jiun Mohamed Sufyan Sng Hong Kai
Bin Mohamed Noh
Sembawang
27 Country ClubStaff Excellence Award
January to March 2020
Congratulations to all of them, and well done!
Sumthram Shangerganes
Golf Marshal Golf Marshal
Animuthu John S/O Marimuthu
Golf Marshal Facilities Supervisor
Bouquets
Observed staff / cleaner cleaning and wiping handrails with sterilizer cleaner. Keep it up. Great responsibility and care for
members!
Alan Chan Gim Seng, 4 Feb 2020
I had a game at your club on Friday 14th Feb. 2020 with three other friends (all visitors). I realised three days after the game
that I had left my rangefinder in buggy. Decided to call the Club and much to my delight, it was handed into the office.
I would like to sincerely thank and commend your staff at the buggy return station for their professionalism and integrity. And,
thank you for the wonderful day my friends and I had at Sembawang Country Club.
Guest, 19 Feb 2020
Crispy roast chicken plus braised e-fu noodles with mushroom was good – they were part of the CNY menu. Great if the above
could be included in the regular menu!
Martin Lui Kim Foo, 26 Jan 2020
I want to express my appreciation for Kumar and Vijay who work in the Men’s Changing Room. I find both of them helpful and
responsible towards the members and guest requests.
Also, kudos to Kumar for his honesty for keeping and returning an item I left behind in the changing room.
Robert Yu Ah Inn, 11 Jan 2020
Sembawang
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