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JUL-AUG 2015
LIVE THE ACTION AT SENTOSA GOLF CLUB
MEETING
OF MINDS
A NEW SEASON
SGA INTER-CLUB LEAGUE GAMES
SGC PRESIDENT LOW TEO PING
RAISING A POINT AT THE RECENT
SGC TOWN HALL MEETING
CONTENTS
JUL - AUG 2015 | FORE!
CHAIRMAN
Moses Lee
GENERAL COMMITTEE
Low Teo Ping (President)
Dr Wong Yik Mun (Captain)
Mike Barclay (Treasurer)
Vernon Khoo Tiam Hock
Ng Joo Hee
Prof Foo Chee Liam
Giam Chin Toon
GREENS COMMITTEE
Dr Wong Yik Mun (Captain)
Lyn Sen (Lady Captain)
Kitano Hironori
Oh Man Hyong
Lee Howe Yong
Gary Addison
Vincent Khua Kian Ann
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
Ng Joo Hee (Chairman)
Andrew Johnston (Ex-Officio)
HANDICAPPING COMMITTEE
Vernon Khoo Tiam Hock (Chairman)
Ben Low Boon Hoh 16
Rickard Hogberg
Vincent Khua Kian Ann Our members cheer their hosts at the Captains’ Thank You Game event
EDITORIAL TEAM
Sylvester Yeo (Editor)
Priscilla Wong In This Issue
FORE! is a bi-monthly newsletter published
by Sentosa Golf Club, owned and managed by Sentosa
Development Corporation. Information and dates MESSAGE MANAGING GOLF
pertaining to reports and upcoming events are all
accurate at the time of printing. Views of contributors 05 Dr Wong Yik Mun, Captain 20 Service With A Smile
and writers do not necessarily represent those of the
Club. No part of this publication may be reproduced
in any form or by any means without the written LIFESTYLE GOLF
permission of the publisher. All rights reserved. MEMBERSHIP GOLF 22 Sing Along With KJ
MCI (P) 127/04/2015
06 Join The Team; Monthly Medals; Raclette Cheese & Wine Evenings;
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Achievers; Welcome, New Members!
23 Sushi Kondo Specials; Weekend
08 Meeting Of Minds: Specials At Golfers’ Terrace; Wine &
JUL-AUG 2015
SGC Members’ Town Hall Liquor Promotion; Mocktails (below)
LIVE THE ACTION AT SENTOSA GOLF CLUB
12 Let's Hear It For The Ladies:
Korean vs International Cup
13 Keep Calm And Carry On
SGA Inter-Club League Games 2015
14 Friends and Partners: Ladies Double
Match Play Championship Winners
A NEW SEASON!
MEETING
OF MINDS 16 Fare Thee Well!
SGA INTER-CLUB LEAGUE GAMES Captains’ Thank You Game ANNOUNCEMENTS
25 SGC Sponsors 3 Local Amateurs
SGC PRESIDENT LOW TEO PING
RAISING A POINT AT THE RECENT
SGC TOWN HALL MEETING
ASIAN TOUR FEATURE 26 General Information;
18 New Countries, Same Goals Directory: Golfing Calendar
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CAPTAIN’S MESSAGE
JUL - AUG 2015 | FORE!
“Let’s support our fellow members currently
competing in the ongoing SGA League.
I want to thank members for their unwavering
support of these games and wish our players
all the best in their upcoming matches.”
Dear Members We foresee the next two years, SGA League. Lee Howe Yong is the
2015 and 2016, to be trying times League Captain and thus far, the Club
as we close Tanjong Course for has played four games. Results have
redevelopment. Members will have to been mixed – we lost three games and
I am honoured to write this as your bear with the inconvenience of playing won one. I want to thank members
newly appointed captain. I have been on only one course. Similarly, the for their unwavering support of these
a member of Sentosa Golf Club for booking of tee times will necessarily games and wish our players all the
more than 30 years and have served be limited and restrictive. However, we best in their upcoming matches.
on various committees; SGC has been can look on the bright side and expect
like a second home to me. Now I am the new exciting Tanjong to be be on On another note, I would like to
happy to serve as your Club Captain. par with, if not better than, Serapong. congratulate Jamie Chiew and Doreen
My predecessor, Bob Tan, has done a Chua for emerging as champions in
great job, and I will carry on his legacy. To commemorate SGC’s 40th Birthday, the recent Ladies’ Double Match Play
which was last year, and to support competition. Well done!
I’m pleased to announce the new the development of Singapore’s young
members of the Greens Committee. talents, the Club is sponsoring three Kudos, too, to 15 of our long-service
They are: Lyn Sen (Lady Captain), Lee local amateurs. This is a year-long awardees, one of whom has worked at
Howe Yong, Daniel Oh, Kitano Hironori, programme which aims to provide SGC for 35 years. We thank them for
Vincent Khua and Gary Addison. these bright sparks an excellent their dedication and loyalty.
They represent the different groups training ground at SGC.
we have in SGC and are tasked with Before I conclude, I would like to
gathering feedback and comments In addition to Koh Sock Hwee, two remind members to treat the SGC golf
from members. more local amateurs, Jen Goh and courses as their own. Look after them
Dane Ang, have been added. SGC is well by repairing divots and not leaving
These Committee members will also the first Club in Singapore to offer such footprints in the sand.
be actively assisting the management a programme, and so it is something
in golf course operations. Please we should all be proud of. Enjoy your golf. I wish you fairways and
approach them if you have any greens always!
suggestions to make things better as Let’s also support our fellow members
far as Serapong and Tanjong courses currently competing in the ongoing Best regards
are concerned.
Dr Wong Yik Mun
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JUL - AUG 2015 | FORE!
JOIN THE TEAM! MERCEDES QUALIFYING ROUND WELCOME,
THE CAPTAIN VS LADY CAPTAIN CUP is due
to make its annual appearance soon. We
Stableford / Sat 18 Apr / Serapong Course
Men’s A Division (Handicap Index 0 - 9.4)
NEW MEMBERS!
invite members to show their golf prowess –
gentlemen against gentler women. This will be
the first challenge with new Captain Dr Wong Yik Winner Mr Yeo Wei Tien, Timothy (9.2) 37 pts
Mun and new Lady Captain Mrs Lyn Sen heading
their respective teams, so it promises great fun. Runner-up Mr Ronald Pereira (8.6) 36 pts
Last year, the Captain vs Lady Captain Cup went Men’s B Division (Handicap Index 9.5 - 13.4)
to the ladies’ team. So, women, don't let the
men take that precious Cup away from you. And Winner Mr See Swet Seng, Alvin (9.6) 34 pts
men, how about trying to wrest it away from the
Runner-up Mr Kim Ki Bong (10.6) 33 pts
women this time. Game on!
Men’s C Division (Handicap Index 13.5 - 18.0)
CAPTAIN VS LADY CAPTAIN CUP 2015
Winner Dr Tan Kok Chai (17.1) 38 pts
Date: Saturday 22 August
Golf: Serapong Course Runner-up Mr Chue Ming Yang (16.0) 37 pts
Format of Play: Match Play Ladies Division (Handicap Index 0 - 29.9)
Dinner: Sentosa Pavilion
The victorious ladies team at the Captain vs Lady Captain Cup event last year Winner Mdm Say Kuan Kwai (28.5) 39 pts Mr Faisal Ameen (2nd from left) at the Members' Introduction Night with
(from Left) Mr Kitano Hironori, SGC President Low Teo Ping,
Captain Wong Yik Mun and Mr Vernon Khoo
CONGRATULATIONS
HOLE-IN-ONE ACHIEVERS! WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
MONTHLY MEDALS – APRIL & MAY 2015
ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr Noriyoshi Yamaoka
Mr Chua Heng Chong Mr Ryuichi Nakagami
APRIL MONTHLY MEDALS MAY MONTHLY MEDALS Mr Christopher John Fussner Mr Ryuichi Ninomiya
Mr Foo Kia Loang Mr Satoshi Tanaka
Strokeplay / Sat 18 Apr / Serapong Course Strokeplay / Sat 16 May / Tanjong Course Mdm Lim Su-Lin Mr Shigeharu Kato
Mrs Marie Emmanuelle Lucie Mr Tadayuki Funakura
Men’s A Division (Handicap Index 0 - 9.9) Men’s A Division (Handicap Index 0 - 9.9) Coudray Booker Mr Yoshiaki Takemasu
Winner Mr Koh Tong Ser (8.5) 66 Nett Winner Mr Tan Cheng Chuan (9.3) 69 Nett Mr Michio Izawa
Mr Shosei Yamamoto TERM MEMBER (Extension)
Runner-up Mr Ronald Pereira (8.6) 72 Nett Runner-up Mr Timothy Yong Wei Hsien (7.9) 70 Nett (OCB) Mr Toru Shinojima Mr Akihiro Tachibana
Men’s B Division (Handicap Index 10.0 - 14.9) Men’s B Division (Handicap Index 10.0 - 14.9) Mr Wu Chung Jang Mr Jason Christopher Fischer
MRS ANGIE SOMIC MR KAZUTOMI UCHIDA
Fri 8 May 2015 (above with SGC President Low Teo Ping) Mdm Yun Po Kow Rowena Mr Kazutomi Uchida
Winner Mr Low Boon Hoh (14.2) 75 Nett (OCB) Winner Mr Tan Poh Lam (11.4) 70 Nett (OCB) Mr Kenji Ono
Serapong Course Hole #2 Sat 16 May 2015
Runner-up Mr Kim Ki Bong (10.6) 75 Nett Runner-up Mr Yeo Teck Huat, Steven (10.0) 70 Nett (124 metres) Tanjong Course Hole #2 CORPORATE NOMINEES Mr Shoichiro Yuhara
(144 metres) Mr Cho Young Bin Mr Shunsuke Iida
Men’s C Division (Handicap Index 15.0 - 24) Men’s C Division (Handicap Index 15.0 - 24) Mr Isao Nojo Mr Steven Ross Dyer
Winner Mr Raymond Lau (22.1) 69 Nett Winner Dr Tan Kok Chai (16.9) 69 Nett Mr Iwao Takata Mr Tetsuro Imaeda
Mr Jeon Yong Sung Mr Tetsuya Sebe
Runner-up Dr Tan Kok Chai (17.1) 70 Nett Runner-up Mr Kang Eui Hwan (15.3) 70 Nett Mr Jose Maria Salazar Mr Tomoyasu Maruyama
Ladies A Division (Handicap Index 0 - 17.5) Ladies A Division (Handicap Index 0 - 17.5) Sanchez
Mr Junichi Matsumoto TERM MEMBER (New)
Winner Ms Lee Zhen Yi (16.5) 71 Nett Winner Mrs Doreen Chua (8.1) 71 Nett Mr Kazuhiro Egawa Mr Bruce Wayne Dahlgren
Runner-up Mdm Kang Jae Yeon (11.9) 74 Nett Runner-up Ms Lee Zhen Yi (14.3) 72 Nett Mr Kazunari Sakai Mr Choi Byung Jang
Mr Keizo Yoshioka Mr Kaysuyuki Kobayashi
Ladies B Division (Handicap Index 17.6 - 36.0) Ladies B Division (Handicap Index 17.6 - 36.0) Mr Masahito Hirano Mr Kosuke Makino
Winner Mrs Tay Mee Lee (21.9) 70 Nett (OCB) Winner Mdm Say Kuan Kwai (28.5) 70 Nett (OCB) Mr Masao Sekiuchi Mr Noel Kenneth MacCarthy
MR GEORGE DELIOS MR TAN CHONG MENG Mr Naoaki Takayama Mr Park Sang Jin
Runner-up Mdm Say Kuan Kwai (28.5) 70 Nett Runner-up Mdm Sim Su Lee Cheryl (15.8) 70 Nett Sun 7 June 2015 Fri 26 June 2015 Mr Naohiro Yamamoto Mr Tsutomu Osada
Tanjong Course Hole #2 Tanjong Course Hole #13 Mr Noriaki Arashima
(178 metres) (144 metres)
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MEMBERS' TOWN HALL JUL - AUG 2015 | FORE!
RESPONSES TO MEMBERS’ QUESTIONS
AND COMMENTS AT THE TOWN HALL MEETING
RESPONSE AFTER
NO QUESTION/FEEDBACK RESPONSE AT TOWN HALL
GC DELIBERATION
A LAND LEASE
1 Why are the leases of the two The lease periods were determined by SLA/MinLaw. –
golf courses disjointed; what Other Clubs in Singapore have also been given different
would happen to the golf courses lease periods for their different courses.
(Serapong in 2030 and Tanjong in
2040) after the land lease expires? The land SGC occupies is currently designated for green
space recreation. The lease renewal process in the
future is likely to be similar to this current exercise.
B TANJONG REDEVELOPMENT
1 Who will undertake the risk of SGC will manage the course redevelopment budget and –
exceeding the budget of the Tanjong ensure that it stays within budget. Management has
course redevelopment? been tasked to do continual value engineering to get
value for money.
SDC will bear the costs in the event of a budget over-run.
2 Why do we need to remove and The SubAir system on Tanjong is currently 11 years old –
The panel (from left) Mr Vernon Khoo, Mr Mike Barclay, SGC President Low Teo Ping, SGC Captain Wong Yik Mun, Mr Giam Chin Toon and SGC General Manager Andrew Johnston reinstall a new Sub Air system for and has reached the end of its equipment lifecycle. It will
Tanjong? need to be replaced.
MEETING OF MINDS
C MEMBERSHIPS / SALE OF NEW MEMBERSHIPS
1 Why has SGC not considered the SGC’s current model of a lower membership base has –
option of increasing the number of worked well, giving members good access to golf and
memberships to cover the cost of leaving room for corporate and walk-in golf.
THE SGC MEMBERS’ TOWN HALL meeting on 30 April 2015 the Tanjong course redevelopment?
“The actual amount to be contributed by the members will be
was organised to get members’ views on the plans for the Selling new memberships at this time would not be
finalised when the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) confirms the
redevelopment of the New Tanjong Course and to discuss issues amount of lease premium to be paid. We will then follow up with a advantageous to existing members as it could adversely
relating to the land lease. After the Q&A and dialogue session, the formal letter on the payment details and schedule. impact membership prices in the open market.
more than 100 member participants adjourned to dinner. 2 Can SGC make a commitment to The suggestion is noted and we will study the matter We have deliberated
“Members do have a choice over whether or not to contribute
SGC President Low Teo Ping thanked members for their to the lease extension and thereby extend their membership. If not sell memberships for a defined further. on the matter. SGC
participation and expressed appreciation to all those who shared you choose not to contribute towards the lease extension, your period of time? cannot commit not to
their feedback and suggestions, some of which had been given membership will be administered under a different membership sell new memberships
directly to the General Committee. category and this change will be irreversible. Your membership in the future; a decision
One of the key points was the progress on the Club’s application would then expire on 31 December 2021. will only be made after
for its lease extension, as well as the redevelopment of the Tanjong “As for the contribution towards the redevelopment of the New careful consideration.
Course. As for the lease renewal, President Low said: “On the Tanjong Course, it is compulsory for all members to pay for the 3 How would the land lease extension It is difficult to forecast the potential value of the SGC –
matter of the lease renewal, Sentosa Development Corporation cost as indicated under Club Rule 14. Installment payment terms and Tanjong course redevelopment membership after the land lease has been renewed
(SDC) has engaged the Chief Valuer’s Office (CVO) and is now will only be offered to members who contribute to both the lease impact the price of SGC and the Tanjong course has been redeveloped as this is
working on an indicative valuation range of $52.2 million to $56.2 extension and the new Tanjong project.” membership? dependent on market forces (i.e. supply and demand).
million to extend the leases of the Serapong and Tanjong Courses
to 2030 and 2040 respectively.
“We have also been engaged in the necessary value engineering
and planning efforts for the new Tanjong Course. The SDC Board
has approved a budget of $28.8 million for the new course, which
will be completed by late 2016. As such, the estimated total cost
of the lease extension and the New Tanjong Course is $81 million
to $85 million.
“SDC is committed to paying for 40% of the overall costs for both
the lease renewal and Tanjong redevelopment. Consequently,
SDC estimates that each SGC member shall pay for:
(a) Lease Renewal = $22.4K to $24.1K, incl GST
SHARING VIEWPOINTS (from left)
(b) Tanjong Redevelopment = $12.3K, incl GST Lt-Gen (Ret) Ng Jui Ping;
Mr Kazuto Kamatsuchi and
(c) TOTAL = $34.7K to 36.4K, incl GST SGC President Low Teo Ping addressing our members Mr Phua Cheng Tar
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MEMBERS' TOWN HALL JUL - AUG 2015 | FORE!
RESPONSE AFTER RESPONSE AFTER
NO QUESTION/FEEDBACK RESPONSE AT TOWN HALL NO QUESTION/FEEDBACK RESPONSE AT TOWN HALL
GC DELIBERATION GC DELIBERATION
E SDC - PROPRIETOR G PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1 Why is SDC not obliged to pay a higher SDC is not obliged to make any – 1 Why are members only given a six (6) The suggestion is noted and we will study the We have taken the
percentage for the Tanjong course contribution to the land lease extension months payment schedule? matter further. suggestion onboard and
redevelopment and the land lease extension? or the New Tanjong redevelopment. will be extending a 12
Members and members’ guest account From a goodwill perspective, members should month payment schedule
for 73% of all golf played at SGC, and be given more time to make payment. to members. Details will
91% of the golf played on weekends. be advised in due course.
2 When are members required to pay the The draft agreement with the Ministry of Law –
Nevertheless, and after discussing with prescribed members’ contribution; at this is subject to additional lease conditions and
the GC, SDC has agreed to pay 40% of present moment in time or after the deal members will be asked to make payment only
the overall costs. with SLA is confirmed? after the lease premium has been determined
2 SDC has made significant profits from the The proceeds generated from the – by the CVO.
Sentosa Cove development and this is at the Sentosa Cove development are State 3 For the co-payment by members for the lease We expect SGC will need to make payment –
expense of the members. funds and they are being progressively extension, is payment due immediately or within three months once the offer of lease
returned to the State. after the lease expires in 2021? extension is made. It is therefore essential
SDC has benefited from the Sentosa Cove to collect payment from members to replenish
development and it had necessitated for the Members benefit from the services and SGC’s working capital.
new Tanjong course design. As such, can facilities provided by SGC (i.e. golf, club
some of the profits from the Sentosa Cove house, etc.) and membership should Furthermore, SGC’s revenues will be
development be used to fund the Tanjong not be seen to be solely an asset. depressed by the Tanjong redevelopment
course redevelopment works? project over the coming two financial years. It
is important to secure the lease extension as
F CONTRIBUTION SUM it not only gives certainty to members, but it
1 How would money collected be recognised in Members’ contribution collected will – also gives certainty for SGC’s future plans.
the SGC’s accounts? be recognised as revenue and this will H TRANSFER FEES
be amortised over the duration of the
lease. 1 Is it possible to offer some benefits for No. Transfer fees are an important contributor –
members who decide to extend their to SGC’s revenues. Due care needs to be
2 Is members’ contribution subjected to GST? Yes –
membership (e.g. lower transfer fee when taken to prevent the Club from falling into any
members sell their membership in future)? future financial deficit.
3 Corporate members are able to offset GST We will study the matter further. GST rules require the Club to
through tax credits by classifying the members’ levy GST on the amounts billed 2 Would SGC consider waiving the transfer fee SGC cannot commit to a transfer fee waiver. –
co-payment as a business expense, while to members. We suggest that for members who wish to opt out from the
private members are not given the same option. members check with their tax land lease extension? Transfer fees are an important contributor to
advisers if GST “input tax” SGC’s revenues. Due care needs to be taken
credit is allowed for such to prevent the Club from falling into any future
payments. financial deficit.
4 Can the members’ contribution be paid via No. We have reviewed this matter. I OTHER COMMENTS
credit card? Prevailing credit card rules 1 A member attributed the excellent condition The panel thanked the member for his –
do not permit the levying of a of SGC’s golf courses to the work of the comments and emphasised that the success
surcharge by SGC. management team. He also commented of SGC is due to a strong and competent
5 Would the Tanjong Course redevelopment The Tanjong redevelopment should be – that the members’ contribution should not management team that is committed to
project set precedence for the future (i.e. viewed as an investment for the future. be viewed as an expense but rather as an delivering the highest standards in golf.
contributions from members will be required)? investment in the future of the Club.
2 A member noted that the Committee has The panel thanked and noted the member’s –
done a great job to negotiate and it is a fair comment.
deal. He is happy to pay for it and we have a
TAKING A BREAK
great Club.
1st picture, from left:
Mr Keiji Note,
Mr Kazuto Kamatsuchi,
Mr Kitano Hironori, MEETING UP WITH FRIENDS
Mr Toshiya Kimura and 1st picture: Mr & Mrs Cheng
Mr Yosio Kasahara. Poh Chuan with Mr David Ong
2nd picture, from left: (centre). 2nd picture, from left:
Mr Tan Sze Wah, Mr Wong Joo Whatt and Dr Tan
Mr Rodney Mckeown, Soo Siah. 3rd picture, from left:
Mr Christopher Baker Mr Stephen Mak, Mr Leong Khai
and Mr Helmut Widdek Mun and Mr Kow Song Yap
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KOREAN VERSUS INTERNATIONAL CUP SGA INTER-CLUB LEAGUE: FIFTH LEG JUL - AUG 2015 | FORE!
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
THE FIFTH LEG of the ongoing SGA
Inter-Club League is one game our Club
players may not want to remember. The
Jurong Country Club came up with final
scores of 10.5 points against SGC’s 3.5
points. Currently placed 5th in the Overall
Ranking, JCC showed dominated all the
divisions except our Men’s B Division,
which managed to score a draw.
The group of Ben Yu, Kwon Il, Eddie Loo,
Wong Qi Yang, Jeff Goh Siok Piew and
Jung Soon Jae put up a valiant fight at
Laguna National, and refused to be
discouraged by the equally determined
B Division players of JCC.
With eight more legs to go, the SGC
XXXX XXXXXXXXX Team are expected to take stock, regroup
and rethink their strategy for a strong
comeback. Watch this space!
Meanwhile, here are a few shots of our
SGC team in green. Our SGC ladies’ team in green are (from left): Ms Sarah James, Mrs Lyn Sen, Mrs Caroline Ong and Ms Lee Zhen Yi
LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE LADIES! Leg Month Date Match Venue
LED BY MRS VIVIAN KIM, a team of 20 7 Jul Sun 12 Jul SenGC v SICC TMCC
Korean members came together for a this year as there is also the social
game segment. I am honoured to have 8 Sun 26 Jul SenGC v LNGCC Seletar CC
friendly battle with their counterparts
from a mix of nationalities on Thursday 16 the opportunity to organise this annual 9 Aug Sun 16 Aug SenGC v TMCC Warren GCC
April. Participating at the games on the event, especially seeing the participants
beaming with so much joy both at the 10 Sun 30 Aug SenGC v OCC Keppel C
Tanjong Course, each group comprised
40 ladies – 20 Korean members versus game and dinner. This is our 6th year 11 Sep Sun 13 Sep – –
20 members of mixed nationalities. into the annual event and both teams
are now square – as what Lady Captain 12 Sun 27 Sep SenGC v RCC Orchid CC
Besides the competitive group of 40 said, we have three wins each. We will 13 Oct Sun 11 Oct SenGC v KepC Raffles CC
practise harder and hopefully win the
members, Ms Jacqueline Chew initiated trophy back. Everyone is looking forward
a team of 20 social players specially for Mr Trevor Rosmarin, Mr Gavin Johns, Mr Ronald Totton. Mr Gary Addison
to having more fun in 2016.”
ladies who simply wanted to join in the
fun but without the stress. ******************************
At the end of the competition, the “This is my first time participating in this
International Team scored eight annual event. I got so much enjoyment
(Stableford) points over the Korean Beautiful in blue: The Korean Team from this friendly ladies golf competition.
Team’s two points. The Korean Team The weather is fabulous, course condition
graciously admitted that the International AND FROM THE LADIES... pristine and company exquisite!”
Team deserved the win. – MRS SHIRLEY HARVEY-SAMUEL
LADY CAPTAIN MRS LYN SEN
“This is my second year taking part in
“We managed to form a truly international this event. The Korean Team played
team this year with at least 10 different well though they lost the Cup to the
nationalities. It’s a very encouraging and International Team. I enjoyed the
exciting start to the lady golfers calendar camaraderie and good food at dinner.”
with 60 ladies bonding over golf and dinner. – MRS KATSUKO BLALOCK
Both teams have had three wins each
since the event started in 2010. We are all “I enjoyed the game as there is so much
looking forward to an exciting competition in fun building great friendships. It is more
2016 to determine the leading team!” than just a competition… it has given all
of us a great opportunity to socialise.”
KOREAN TEAM CAPTAIN MRS VIVIAN KIM – MDM CHO HYE SOOK
“I have been leading the team for the past “Great fun to have all the like-minded From 2nd left: Mr David Yim and Dr Jiten Sen From left: Mr Timothy Yong and Mr Li Fang Teck From left: Mr Ben Yu and Mr Rickard Hogberg
six years and still feel very passionate ladies coming together for a friendly
about this event as everyone’s enthusiasm match. It is indeed a wonderful event
and participation rate have always been where interesting acquaintances are Legs were played on Sun 12 April (SGC vs Seletar CC at CGC); Sun 26 April (NSRCC vs SGC at SICC); Sun 10 May (SGC vs CGC at SembCC);
Youthful in yellow: The International Team supportive and good. In fact, it is better made.” – MRS SARAH JAMES Sun 24 May (SGC vs WGCC at NSRCC); Sun 14 June (SGC vs JCC at Laguna GCC); and Sun 28 June (SGC vs SembCC at JCC).
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LADIES DOUBLE MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP JUL - AUG 2015 | FORE!
FRIENDS AND PARTNERS
of Vivian Kim and Cho Hye Sook. “They’re
both very good, but in the end we were
3-up with 2 to go,” said Mdm Chiew.
From regular golf kakis to a formidable duo on the golf course. The natural chemistry between But it was the final round with Lynda Lee
and Carol Lau that spurred Mdm Chiew
Mdm Jamie Chiew and Mrs Doreen Chua won them the 2015 Ladies Double Match Play Championship. and Mrs Chua on to give it their all on
the course; it also brought out their best.
“Lynda is a very good golfer while Carol is
a regular Monthly Medal player. Together,
they have an almost perfect partnership.
We tip our hats to them for putting up a
strong challenge,” noted Mdm Chiew.
But the sweetest compliments are
reserved for her partner, Mrs Chua.
“Doreen is a very talented and classy
golfer and partner,” she said.
To which Mrs Chua reciprocated with
much optimism: “We have excellent
teamwork, and we hope to do well in the
upcoming Club Championship.” 1st Runner-up: Mrs Carol Lau (left) and Mdm Lynda Lee
Champions Mdm Jamie Chiew (left) and Mrs Doreen Chua
THEY HAVE KNOWN each other for many participating. Her concern was that our They had always been very comfortable
years, their friendship forged on the golf combined handicap might be the lowest, playing together, so when tournament
course. With regular weekly sessions and that wouldn't be to our advantage!” day came, they treated it just like any
every Thursday and Saturday, they have other day of their social game – albeit
become very comfortable in each other’s After a little persuasion, Mrs Doreen facing a greater challenge.
company, relishing each round with their Chua finally relented. “When Jamie said
other golfing kakis. let’s just play for fun and try our best, I
decided to give it a shot” she said. Their Strategy
Little did they know that their frequent “Our strategy was to remain focused and
social games would serve as their What ensued were consistent practice handle every situation and every hole
training ground to prepare them for a rounds with their circle of friends. And without putting undue pressure on each
bigger, more competitive phase. this is when they both realised that the other,” explained Mrs Chua. It worked.
two of them not only had the chemistry
Said Mdm Jamie Chiew: “Our friend as golfing kakis but also as teammates. It did help that luck was on their side.
Angie Kwa was of the view that Doreen “We were lucky there were no opponents
and I could be a very strong team for the They complemented each other with in the first round, and in the semi-finals
Ladies Double Match Play Championship. their respective strategies and individual we got a walk-over,” added Mdm Chiew.
skills. While Mrs Chua hits it long off Ladies Double Match Play Championship participants (from left, starting from the back row): Mrs Annabel McGregor, Mrs Caroline Ong, Mrs Carol Lau, Mdm Lynda Lee.
"But when I broached it with Doreen, the tee, Mdm Chiew's short game and But it was a different story in the second Middle row from left: Mrs Diana Weibel, Mdm Cheryl Sim, Mrs Michelle Tan, and eventual winners Mrs Doreen Chua and Mdm Jamie Chiew.
she was at first resistant to the idea of putting are her strengths. round as they faced the determined duo Front row from left: Mrs Gloria Kuok, Mdm Pelicia Goh, Mrs Anna Goh, Mrs Katsuko Blalock, Mrs Lyn Sen, Mrs Vivian Kim and Mdm Cho Hye Sook
14 15
MEMBERSHIP GOLF
CAPTAINS’ THANK YOU GAME JUL - AUG 2015 | FORE!
FARE THEE WELL!
THEIR PAST YEARS helming the Club did not go unappreciated,
as 128 members and invited Captains of the SGA golf clubs
gathered on Saturday 2 May to thank Mr Bob Tan and Mrs Helen
Tan for their leadership, contribution and dedication during their
tenure as SGC Captain and Lady Captain respectively.
A decade has passed from the time Mr Bob Tan and Mrs Helen
Tan first assumed their roles and as a tribute to their past long-
term commitment, staff from the Golf Agronomy and other SGC
departments lined up along Serapong Hole 9 to wish them well.
Whether with golf equipment in hand or from their work vehicles,
the staff cheered them on as they played out the finishing hole.
With their departure, Dr Wong Yik Mun takes over the role of
SGC Captain while Mrs Lyn Sen assumes the mantle of Lady
Golf Captain for the term commencing 1 April 2015. Precious Moments: Mr Bob Tan receiving a memento from
SGC President Low Teo Ping and GM Andrew Johnston
CAPTAINS’ THANK YOU GAME
Thank you for everything, Mr Bob Tan and Mrs Helen Tan!
Men Mrs Helen Tan and Mr Bob Tan ride off in style for their Captains’ Thank You game
Winner Mr Derric Low 43 pts
1st Runner-up Mr Ridhwan Ariffalah 42 pts
2nd Runner-up Mr Wang Jian Xiang 41 pts
Ladies
Winner Ms Lee Zhen Yi 40 pts
1st Runner-up Mrs Alison Seow 39 pts (OCB)
2nd Runner-up Mrs Cheryl Lee 39 pts (OCB)
Former ‘adversaries’ Mr Bob Tan and Mrs Helen Tan
Our staff saying their farewells to the former Captains on Serapong
Here's to you! Our members salute the former Club Captains
The stars of the day (8th and 9th from left) with their flight mates and staff Old friends Mr Bob Tan with SGC President Low Teo Ping And thank you, too! Mrs Helen Tan makes her rounds
16 17
ASIAN TOUR FEATURE
NEW COUNTRIES, SAME GOALS
By Kyi Hla Han
Chairman, Asian Tour
OUR 2015 SEASON is starting to go
into full-steam mode and good news
continues to swing the Asian Tour on the
upward trend. Besides our ‘homecoming’
to Sentosa where we’ve now settled
comfortably into our serene surroundings,
the Tour is gearing up for an exciting run
of events in the months to follow.
We recently announced a return into
Vietnam following a seven-year lapse for
the inaugural US$1.5 million Ho Tram
Open which will be played at The Bluffs
Ho Tram Strip, a two-hour drive south of
PHOTOS: COURTESY ASIAN TOUR
Ho Chi Minh city. Following up on that
terrific news, the inaugural Bashundhara
Bangladesh Open was also launched to
make it five new Asian Tour tournaments
in our 2015 season.
It is always exciting when we visit a new
country and Bangladesh is a country Siddikur Rahman
we’ve heard a lot about, thanks to our
Asian Tour star Siddikur Rahman. The
staging of an Asian Tour tournament
takes a lot of planning and deliberation Thongchai Jaidee Anirban Lahiri
but it is our hope that the sponsors, golf
fans and local players enjoy the wealth
of knowledge and experience by watching
and playing with the best from Asia.
One of the goals of the Asian Tour is to
unearth future stars of the game and
Siddikur is one of the rare gems who has
crafted a superb career by playing and
enjoying great success on the region’s
premier Tour. His rags-to-riches tale is
well known to many and his down-to-
earth personality has earned him plenty
of fans across Asia.
On the international stage, Thongchai
and Anirban have enjoyed some good
results by making the cut in the year’s first
Major tournament and produced battling
performances at the WGC-Cadillac Match
Play. The Thai and Indian won one out of
three matches but did well to push their
opponents to the limits.
Things are certainly looking positive on
the Asian Tour with new tournaments Sentosa is home to the Asian Tour,
official sanctioning body for professional golf in
joining our Schedule and our members Asia. Sentosa Golf Club also holds the distinction
featuring prominently on the global of being the first Asian Tour Destination in
stage. Now we will hang tight and watch Singapore, the Tour’s exclusive network of world-
new talents break through. class golfing properties around the region.
18MANAGING GOLF
LONG SERVICE AWARDS JUL - AUG 2015 | FORE!
SERVICE WITH A SMILE ANTHONY DASS ABDUL RAMAN SURATMAN
30 yrs service
These long-time SGC employees have every reason to smile. Working on a 10 yrs service 15 yrs service Support Asst.
F&B Captain Supervisor
holiday isle has its own rewards, but over and above that, they have had good Golf Course
experiences with their colleagues. Here’s what some of them have to say.
ALI BIN AMIR
10 years service
CHRISTINA CHIN HASSAN DULRAHIM
“After 10 years working in SGC, I am still very passionate about going to work. Besides 20 yrs service
having friendly colleagues, I am fortunate to be surrounded by nature where I can enjoy 10 yrs service 30 yrs service
Asst. Manager,
F&B Captain Facilities Mandor
morning strolls along the greens taking in fresh air and enjoying the greenery before I
commence work in the morning. Working in SGC has also given me the opportunity to
meet dignitaries and celebrities both local and overseas.”
ROSLAN SHAM SINGH
15 years service SITI SANIAH AZMIN
“I am very fortunate to have friendly and helpful colleagues who are always patient. I 15 yrs service 20 yrs service
can still remember vividly the kind attention they showed me while I was being taught Membership Officer Senior Supervisor
from scratch 15 years ago. Now that SGC has developed into one of the best golf
destinations in the Asian Region, I feel proud to be part of the success. I also thank my
colleagues and management for the wonderful working environment.”
SHEILA FLEURY
LONG SERVICE AWARDS – SGC STAFF
20 years service 10 YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARD
“Over the years, the bond and closeness among the colleagues have grown stronger.
ANTHONY DASS A/L CHELVAM F&B CAPTAIN F&B
This friendly and cooperative work culture in SGC is apparent during the preparations
for national tournaments such as the HSBC Women’s Champions. The Agronomy Team ALI BIN AMIR F&B CAPTAIN F&B
is extremely united and helpful as they often help one another in completing the daily
CHRISTINA CHIN SIEW KIM F&B CAPTAIN F&B
maintenance tasks so that everyone is able to go off at the end of the day.”
15 YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARD
THAM KENG WUN SITI SANIAH BTE ABDULLAH MEMBERSHIP OFFICER MEMBERSHIP
25 years service
“The SGC staff is like one big family where we share tough times, joy and laughter. ROSLAN SHAM SINGH SENIOR TECHNICIAN CLUBHOUSE
Despite different races and ages, we all work together happily and harmoniously. I cannot ABDUL RAMAN BIN ASHAARI SUPERVISOR GOLF COURSE
remember a dull moment in my 25 years here. I love it here.”
20 YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARD
HASSAN BIN ABDULLAH ASSISTANT MANAGER, FACILITIES CLUBHOUSE
YEE FOOK LENG
30 years service AZMIN BIN MUSTAPHA SENIOR SUPERVISOR SENTOSA RANGERS
“Looking at my years of service, I can confidently say that Sentosa is a good employer.
SHEILA FLEURY MANAGER, GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE
My superiors are very understanding and care a lot about our well-being. I am learning
and acquiring new skills every day. I hope to be able to continue contributing to the 25 YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARD
development of SGC.”
THAM KENG WUN SUPPORT ASSISTANT, GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE
30 YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARD
RAJLAN BIN SLAMAT
35 years service SURATMAN BIN SAFARI SUPPORT ASSISTANT, GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE
“When I sought employment at SGC back in 1972, I could foresee it would be a wonderful
YEE FOOK LENG SUPERVISOR, MAINTENANCE GOLF COURSE
place for me to work till I retire. True enough, I am still enjoying my work after 35 years.
I am extremely excited to see its development into a premium club, and am fortunate DULRAHIM BIN KASSIM MANDOR GOLF COURSE
to witness the national golf tournaments at Serapong Course and the many top ranking
35 YEARS LONG SERVICE AWARD
players. I am extremely happy to be working in SGC.”
RAJLAN BIN SLAMAT MACHINE OPERATOR GOLF COURSE
20 21LIFESTYLE GOLF
RACLETTE CHEESE & WINE / MOTHER'S DAY JUL - AUG 2015 | FORE!
SING ALONG WITH KJ SUSHI KONDO SPECIALS WEEKEND SPECIALS AT
KUNJUNG WIDA to be exact. A graduate of NAFA GOLFERS’ TERRACE
with a Diploma in Theatre (English Drama), she puts
her theatrical skills to good use when serenading
audiences at the Club. This young lady charms
the crowd with her friendly banter, groovy moves
and most of all her alluring voice. Catch her at our
Raclette Cheese & Wine evenings. She’ll put a
smile on your face. Guaranteed!
NEXT RACLETTE CHEESE & WINE EVENINGS First picture: Our resident singer KJ Wida (standing) with Mr Owyong Yoke Meng (seated centre)and his
friends. Second picture, from left: Mr Yee Tah Ming, Mr & Mrs George Toriyama, Dr Yee Soon Kiat, guest
Date: Fri 31 July and Fri 28 August 2015
Time 6.30pm–9.30pm Venue: Members’ Bar
Price: $78+ per person
Menu: Raclette Cheese, live-station items
with buffet spread & free flow Mutton Rendang with Tomato Briyani,
of red white wine Achar and Pompadom @ $10.80+
Hamo Bainiku
Braised Ee-Fu Noodles with Seafood and
Green Vegetables @ $10.80+
First picture, from left: Mr & Mrs Robert Booker, Mrs Louise Ferreira, Mrs Katsuko Blalock, Mrs Diana Weibel, Mdm Setyo Meylinda and Mr & Mrs Bernhard Steiner
Second picture: Mr Barry Lin (seated 2nd from right) celebrating his 5th career Hole-in-One achievement with SGC fellow members Tachiuo Shioyaki
MOTHER’S DAY
A LOVELY TRIBUTE to mothers was made to wives,
mums and grandmums by an intimate group Aoume Osuimono
of members of the SGC. Friends joined inter-
generational families to savour a delectable meal Korean Ginseng Chicken @ $18+
prepared by our resident chefs. Included on the five-
course menu was a fruit and chocolate dessert that
had everyone ooh-ing and aah-ing. Keep your eyes
peeled for the next event to be announced.
WINE & LIQUOR PROMOTION
MOCKTAIL PROMOTION
Mr Sun Yong (2nd from
right) and Mr Yee Tah
Ming (seated) with their Beringer
families and friends Founders’ Estate
Hibiki Whisky Sauvignon Blanc
1 bottle
@$188+ 2012
2 bottles @ $50+ per bottle
@ $318+
Merlot 2010
Yuzu Lemonade Pomegranate Sparkle
Mr and Mrs Shigeharu Seki @ $50+ per bottle @$5.80+ per glass @ $5.80+ per glass
22 23ANNOUNCEMENTS
JUL - AUG 2015 | FORE!
SGC SPONSORS
THREE LOCAL AMATEURS
From left: SGC President Low Teo Ping, Jen Goh, Koh Sock Hwee, Dane Ang, SGA President Bob Tan and GM Andrew Johnston
SENTOSA GOLF CLUB is sponsoring three local amateur golfers Said SGC President Low Teo Ping: “Sentosa Golf Club commemorated
in a year-long programme to provide them a training ground. And its 40th anniversary last year; we felt that this sponsorship is a
that training ground is none other than at Singapore’s number one great opportunity to renew our commitment to not only deliver a
golf course, The Serapong, which is in tournament condition daily. world-class golfing experience, but to also open our course for
SGC is the first club in Singapore to offer such a programme to Singapore’s young talents. We aim to nurture their golfing skills and
three amateurs. also help them realise their ambition to bring glory to our nation”.
The Club has been sponsoring female amateur Koh Sock Hwee, Mr Bob Tan, President of the Singapore Golf Association, added:
26, since 2013. It has extended sponsorship for Sock Hwee for “It is heartening that the local golf community is supporting our
another year, and has added two more local amateurs: Jen Goh, young talents and giving them access to golfing facilities and
20, and Dane Ang, 17. Three of them have been nominated by the exposure to world-class conditions, which will help them improve
Singapore Golf Association, and will have complimentary access on their game. We are grateful to Sentosa Golf Club for this
to and use of the Sentosa Golf Club’s golfing facilities in 2015. meaningful gesture and show of support”.
25GENERAL INFORMATION GOLFING CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
SENTOSA GOLF CLUB JULY
27 Bukit Manis Road. S’pore 099892
Tel: 6275 0090 Fax: 6275 0005 Sun 12 SGA Inter-Club League – 7th Leg
Changi GC NSRCC v Tanah Merah CC
GOLF BOOKINGS Laguna NGCC Warren GCC v Sembawang CC
Tel: 6275 0022
Sembawang CC Seletar CC v Laguna NGCC
DRIVING RANGE Tanjong Changi GC v Raffles CC
Open: Mon to Sun, 7am to 9pm
Singapore Island CC Keppel C v Jurong CC
Last issue of golf balls: 8.30pm
Tanah Merah CC Sentosa GC v Singapore Island CC
MEMBERS’ GYM Fri 17 Hari Raya Puasa
Open: Mon to Sun, 7.15am - 9pm
Sat 18 Tanjong Monthly Medal
PRO SHOP Sun 26 SGA Inter-Club League – 8th Leg
Open: 7.15am to 7pm Changi GC Sembawang CC v Singapore Island CC
Tel: 6271 0749
Keppel C Raffles CC v Tanah Merah CC
FOOD AND BEVERAGE Raffles CC Warren GCC v Jurong CC
Golfers’ Terrace Seletar CC Sentosa GC v Laguna NGCC
Open: 6.30am to 9pm, Tel: 6373 7151
Sembawang CC Orchid CC v Seletar CC
Members’ Bar Tanah Merah CC Changi GC v Keppel C
Open: 12noon to 9pm (weekends/PH)
3pm to 9pm (weekdays) AUGUST
Sushi Kondo Japanese Restaurant Fri 7 SG50 Public Holiday
Lunch: 11.30am to 2.30pm Sun 9 National Day
Dinner: 5.30pm to 10pm Mon 10 Public Holiday
Closed on Mondays
Tel: 6373 7120 Sat 15 Serapong Monthly Medal
Sun 16 SGA Inter Club League – 9th Leg
ilLido Italian Restaurant Keppel C Changi GC v Sembawang CC
Lunch: 12 noon to 2:30pm
Dinner: 6:30pm to 10:30pm Orchid CC NSRCC v Seleter CC
Closed on Monday, except for eve of PH Sembawang CC Warren GCC v Singapore Island CC
and PH SGC - Tanjong Keppel C v Laguna NGCC
Tel: 6866 1977
Singapore Island CC Orchid CC v Raffles CC
EVENTS & FUNCTIONS Warren GCC Sentosa GC v Tanah Merah CC
April Chan: 6373 7155/8128 4486
Sat 22 Serapong Captain v Lady Captain Cup
Adeline Tay: 6279 1791/9168 4733
Eunice Kong: 6373 7135/9695 7803 Sun 30 SGA Inter Club League – 10th Leg
Jurong CC NSRCC v Raffles CC
MEMBERSHIP
Tel: 6373 7113/7105 Keppel C Sentosa GC v Orchid CC
Laguna NGCC Tanah Merah CC v Keppel C
MEMBER BENEFITS Seletar CC Singapore Island CC v Jurong CC
Golfers’ Terrace: Waiver of service charge
Singapore Island CC Warren GCC v Changi GC
Sushi Kondo: Waiver of service charge Warren GCC Sembawang CC v Laguna NGCC
ilLido: 20% discount on food items SEPTEMBER
and waiver of corkage fees for up to 2 Sun 13 SGA Inter-Club League – 11th Leg
bottles of wine
Changi GC Raffles CC v Keppel C
Pro Shop: Please approach shop staff NSRCC Singapore Island CC v Tanah Merah CC
Orchid CC Changi GC v Laguna NGCC
BILLING ENQUIRIES
Tel: 6373 7110 SGC - Tanjong NSRCC v Warren GCC
Singapore Island CC Sembawang CC v Seletar CC
WEBSITE
Tanah Merah CC Orchid CC v Jurong CC
www.sentosagolf.com
Sat 19 Tanjong Monthly Medal
Thu 24 Hari Raya Haji
Sun 27 SGA Inter-Club League – 12th Leg
Jurong CC Warren GCC v Orchid CC
NSRCC Seletar CC v Keppel C
Orchid CC Sentosa GC v Raffles CC
Raffles CC Singapore Island CC v Laguna NGCC
Sembawang CC Tanah Merah CC v Jurong CC
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