34 th AGM CHEF S RECOMMENDATION REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TMCC TURNS OPERATING LOSS INTO SURPLUS. Tanah Merah Country Club Newsmagazine

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1 TANAH MERAH COUNTRY CLUB SINGAPORE May / June 2017 ISSUE 3 I MCI (P) 108/06/2016 Tanah Merah Country Club Newsmagazine top FeatuRe TMCC TURNS OPERATING LOSS INTO SURPLUS 34 th AGM special updates TAMPINES COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT dine & Be MeRRY GARDEN VIEW RESTAURANT CHEF S RECOMMENDATION

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3 Editor s Note 3 EDITOR S NOTE ThErE s so Much Buzz ABouT ThE NEw TAMpiNEs By Godfrey Robert As golf administrators in Singapore work overtime to lift the gloom over some hazards facing the sport here, it is heartening to hear that Tanah Merah Country Club s (TMCC) new Tampines course is shaping up beautifully. World golf has been hit by a loss of clubs and courses and Singapore has not been spared with the year-end (2016) loss of Jurong Country Club and the impending closure of Raffles Country Club next year. And other concerns duration of play, obsolete rules and worry over a reduced playing population are also affecting local and world golf. In the light of all these, to hear that a new championship course is emerging in eastern Singapore only two par-fives away from the imposing, busy and highly-acclaimed Changi Airport -- is a welcome sign that all and sundry involved in the game would greet with joy. At the TMCC annual general meeting last month, club president Ho Beng Huat assured members that all is well with the Tampines redevelopment and that once the course is ready next April, a great layout will give members and guests opportunities to play, compete and enjoy. And where Tampines will be different is that it has also been slated to take over the mantle from Garden faced with reduced land and tweaks to its layout as the club s No. 1 course. This does not mean Garden will be ignored. It has rich history, it has great tradition, so the management is doing its best to maintain its reputation as an award-winning course by looking into redeveloping it once Tampines is ready. But the current talk is all about Tampines and how it is going to be dramatically different. It is not only undergoing course redevelopment, but also presents a new modern, sophisticated clubhouse that will be admired by everyone. Judging by the pictures and posters, it is going to be fantastic layout. The holes are lovely and scenic, the fairways are well laid-out, the bunkers are set ideally and the green is certain to be pristine. As for the clubhouse, ventilation within its premises and in the locker rooms is a key element that the designer and developer have looked into. So in humid Singapore, there should be little worry about unpleasantness. More importantly, with Tampines what the members and guests are looking forward to is the return of world championship events to this venue. TMCC had staged major events like the Tiger Skins, HSBC Women s Champions, Lexus Cup, Queen Sirikit Cup, Singapore Open and the likes. So where organisation is concerned, the management is confident that it can stage any major event. And with a great venue like Tampines, all it has to do is to source for events. The biggest selling point for this is: a world-class venue, which will test the skills, course management and stamina of the global giants of the game who have wowed the world.

4 06 34 TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 3 Editor s Note 5 Committee/Management List Top Feature 6 34 th Annual General Meeting Special Updates 9 Tampines Course Redevelopment Project contents MAY / JUNE 2017 Editor Godfrey Robert Official Photographers Frank Foo Tharm Sook Wai Tanah Merah Newsmagazine is published bi-monthly by Tanah Merah Country Club, 25 Changi Coast Road, Singapore Tel: (65) (Main line) Fax: (65) Website: All information and dates pertaining to reports and upcoming events published in this newsmagazine are correct at the time of printing. The views of the contributors and writers do not necessarily represent those of the Club. All rights reserved. No part of the newsmagazine should be reproduced without prior written permission from the Club. All correspondence should be addressed to the Editor, Tanah Merah Newsmagazine. In The Know 12 New Members Introduction Night 14 Issuance of New TMCC Membership Cards 14 A Putting Good Time 15 Quiz & Win In The Spotlight 16 Lady Captain 18 The Club Matchplay Championship 19 TMCC Ladies Matchplay Championship From The Greens 21 SGA Inter-Club League 2017 Golf Central 22 Hole-in-One Achievers 23 Rules of Golf 24 Cover All Bases With Your Practice Time Calendar of Events 28 May June 2017 Participate 32 Swim For Laps Monthly Kids Carnival Mark Your Diary 35 Golfing 36 Sports & Recreation 39 Social Activities 40 Kitchen Workshops To advertise, please call Marketing Department at / ; marketing@tmcc.org.sg

5 48 SOCIAL dancing NIGHT COMMITTEE and MANAGEMENT LIST Patron Chairman Deputy Chairman Emeritus SM Goh Chok Tong Ng Kee Choe Choo Chiau Beng General CoMMiTTee (april 2016 To april 2018) President Ho Beng Huat Vice President Lee Kwong Weng Captain Lee Lian Hong Treasurer Victor Liew Cheng San Convenor, F&B Benny Tay Yew Lim Convenor, House & Recreation Kazuo Sugino Vice Captain David Soh Sai Sim Members Chris Liew Peng Fook Ronald Ong Gillian Sim Siu Lin Tan Kah Han Wee Jim Hock Daniel Yeo Chin Tuan 33 THEY HAd A JOLLY GOOd TIME AT THE MONTHLY KIdS CARNIvAL ManaGeMenT Telephone General Manager Kok Min Yee minyee@tmcc.org.sg PA to GM Lee Pei Wen gmpa@tmcc.org.sg F&B Manager Kelvin Tham kelvintham@tmcc.org.sg Executive Chef William Tay williamtay@tmcc.org.sg Assistant F&B Manager Kelvin Tong kelvintong@tmcc.org.sg Assistant F&B Manager Sharon Lee sharonlee@tmcc.org.sg Marketing Manager Han May Leng hanmayleng@tmcc.org.sg Marcom Executive Jeremy Tan jeremytan@tmcc.org.sg Marketing & Events Executive Joe Peck joepeck@tmcc.org.sg Marketing & Sales Executive Wong Pei Ying peiying@tmcc.org.sg Director of Golf Ian Geoffrey Roberts Ian@tmcc.org.sg Senior Golf Course Manager Kok Cheong Ming cheongming@tmcc.org.sg Horticulture Manager Sim Ee Min simeemin@tmcc.org.sg Course Superintendent Adrian Tng adriantng@tmcc.org.sg Course Superintendent derrick Tan derricktan@tmcc.org.sg Senior Golf Executive Samantha Leong samantha@tmcc.org.sg Golf Executive dennis Tay dentay@tmcc.org.sg Chief Financial Officer Daniel Jee danieljee@tmcc.org.sg Assistant Purchasing Manager Patrick Poon patrick@tmcc.org.sg F&B Cost Controller Jack Lim jacklim@tmcc.org.sg Fun in Action 46 Mark Your Own Wholemeal Baguette 46 Soft Sweet Buns 47 Checkerboard Cake 47 A desire For Quiche 48 Shanghai s dancing World Dine & Be Merry 53 Wine & Whisky Promotion 54 Garden view Restaurant Chef s Recommendations 56 Garden Golfers Terrace Weekend Specials 57 Garden view Restaurant Weekeday Set Lunch Menu 58 Father s day Special Menu 63 Big Jackpot Claims 64 Club Information Director of Corporate Services Jeanie Milakov jeanie@tmcc.org.sg HR & Admin Executive Shirley Siew shirleysiew@tmcc.org.sg HR & Admin Executive desmond Goh desmondgoh@tmcc.org.sg HR & Admin Executive Yvonne Ng yvonneng@tmcc.org.sg IT Executive Andrew Chee andrewchee@tmcc.org.sg IT Administrator Johnson Lee johnsonlee@tmcc.org.sg Senior Membership Services Executive Eileen Lin eileenlin@tmcc.org.sg Facilities Manager Eddie Lee eddie@tmcc.org.sg Facilities Executive Abdul Wahab Bin wahab@tmcc.org.sg Mohamed Noor Housekeeper Shahrul Bin Abdul Rahman shahrul@tmcc.org.sg Chief Security Officer Abdul Rahman Bin Yacob rahman@tmcc.org.sg ConTaCT US GolF Telephone Garden Golf Office / Tampines Golf Office Closed for redevelopment FooD & BeVeraGe Telephone Garden view Restaurant / Garden Golfers Terrace / Tampines Golfers Lounge Closed for redevelopment Private dining Rooms Bookings Private Functions Bookings SporTS & recreation Telephone Swimming, Squash & Tennis / The Glass Gym Jackpot Lounge For billing and membership subscription, please billing@tmcc.org.sg For membership sales, please membership@tmcc.org.sg For corporate golf events, please marketing@tmcc.org.sg For sport complex events, please sportcomplex@tmcc.org.sg For membership Personal data Protection, please pdp@tmcc.org.sg For service feedback, please feedback@tmcc.org.sg For job application, please hr@tmcc.org.sg

6 6 TopFeature TMcc TurNs operating Loss into surplus Heartening news and lively debate lift spirits at agm By Godfrey Robert

7 TopFeature 7 34 th annual General Meeting Friday, 28 april 2017 It was pleasing to hear that Tanah Merah Country Club turned an operating loss of $419,000 in 2015 into an operating surplus of $362,464 in the last financial year. After confirmation of the minutes of the last annual general meeting (AGM) and extraordinary general meeting (EGM), club president Ho Beng Huat announced this turnaround at the club s 34 th AGM on April 28. A total of 49 members turned up to also hear that 2016 was an eventful year with the renewal of lease for the Tampines course, the concessionary conversion fee offer for subscribing members and members top-up contribution all completed. It was also stated that the Tampines course redevelopment was in full swing from holes #10 to #14. And it was heartening to hear that the course s beauty and layout have tremendous potential to be one of the best in Singapore and South-east Asia. The clubhouse demolition has been completed and tender for construction will be awarded soon. The management will show some pictures of the progress of the course development, which, without any unforeseen delays, will be completed in April next year. The Annual Reports were also received and Accounts for the Financial Year ended 31 December 2016 were passed. Deloitte and Touche Certified Public Accountants were reappointed as the club s auditors for the ensuing year. Member Hwang Teng Aun raised two questions, the first about a definitive development plan for the Garden course after Tampines completion and whether the Government would take away more land from the Garden course. If so, would it continue to be an 18-hole course and what kind of course. Mr Ho replied that the land to be acquired at Garden will affect Holes #4 and #5, the Driving Range and Tee boxes on Holes #2 and #6. He added that the rumours of extra land acquisition are not true. He also said that the club has invited eight course architects to submit concept plans for an 18-hole walking/ buggy course. And each was to be based on retaining some of the existing holes and an optional plan with free rein to design. With reduced golf course area, he added, that some lakes had to be given up. So Tampines will have deeper and bigger lakes to be sufficient to provide water for both courses. Mr Hwang s second question was that given the availability of one course now, should the present practice of allowing one member to book a few weekend flights each for Saturdays and Sundays be reviewed. He suggested that the booker has to play. Mr Ho replied that the booker or at least one of the 4 in the flight should play. As captain Lee Lian Hong was away, vice captain David Soh explained that the club was mindful of the current situation and based on members feedback and profiles, it has recently implemented and allocated booking of flights 50% (walk-in booking); 30% (balloting) and 20% (online booking). Mr Hwang was acceptable of the current arrangement. Member Eric Ng suggested a shotgun start so that more people can play. To that Mr Soh shared about the various modes of play, namely shotgun start, single barrel and double barrel tee-off, the double tee-off is most efficient and caters to time availability. Member Kevin Ho, who said that he was a club member since 1983, asked why a shotgun start is not a preferred mode of play.

8 8 TopFeature 34 th annual General Meeting Friday, 28 april 2017 Vice captain Soh replied that essentially, golfers for some reason have preferred and fixed tee time slots and if shotgun start is implemented, there will be restricted tee times only (7.30am and 1.00pm) and the timing for completion of 18-hole round is estimated to be five hours. Member Ng Fook San, a regular at the driving range, said that he noticed that there were no towels provided at the range. General Manager Kok Min Yee replied that because of the encountering of loss of towels, the practice has been discontinued. On the issue of towels, member Ng said that he wondered if people took the towels because they look expensive with a nice TMCC logo on them. He suggested that to deter them use plain, cheaper towels. Mr Ho replied that this was a wrong direction to take. He explained: This is a prestigious club, so our towels should be of good quality. We will handle this problem in another way, pleasantly without embarrassing members. free balls but we will have to collect back from members in some other form, example increase of subscription. Based on usage, some must pay for the facilities. You play golf it is free but only pay for the buggy when you use it. But we will take this in mind and review it again. Member Eddy Goh asked if committee members and officials of the club are entitled to reserve lockers. Also, if those who want to reserve lockers, can pay for them. Mr Ho mentioned that the club will look into this and come up with some guidelines. Mr Ho assured everyone that once Tampines is open all these problems will be resolved. As there were no other matters for discussion, the meeting adjourned at 6.40pm and light dinner and refreshments were served. Sometimes they might be genuinely forgetful and just walk off with them. Some education and subtle reminders will be more appropriate, but our equipment and towels should be of good quality in keeping with the high status of this club. Lady captain Gillian Sim added that since the driving range came under the purview of the Ladies Committee, she will look into it. Member Ronald Loke said that he visited some clubs overseas and the practice is not to charge for range balls, which he recommended for TMCC. GM Kok Min Yee replied that the driving range is managed by the Pro-shop operator, so the revenue for the balls went to the Pro shop operator. Mr Ho added that to give free balls means the club has to pay for the range balls to the pro shop. We can do that but that means members have to pay, nothing is free. We give

9 special Updates 9 TAMPINES COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT BY THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Hole #13 Lake april 2017 The redevelopment of the Tampines Golf Course is well into the 4 th month of 2017 and in most areas, is ahead of schedule. As per the first update on the project, there are four phases that make up this 15-month project and it is still forecasted for completion in April of We welcome Adam Kelland, the Master International golf course shaper who has now commenced work under the project manager and designer Phil Jacobs. Adam is well known to the course designer Jacobs, having worked together in projects across a 20-year period along with other world-class designers. Being a low single-figure handicap golfer with extensive experience in golf course shaping, he is key to our project as it s the skill of the shaper that sets a golf course apart from the rest. Adam is a native of South Africa, like Jacobs and he lives in the same town. view from #13 Tee

10 10 special Updates TAMPINES COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT #11 Tee #11 Tee Update for Stage 1 - Holes #10, #11, #12, #13 & #14 Hole #10/par 5 The irrigation lake in front of the tees contains more than 1.5 million cubic metres of silt, built up over 30 years. This has taken some time to remove. Combined with intermittent heavy downpours of rain, it demonstrates the challenges and difficulties faced when redoing the old lakes of Tampines. The green for Hole #10 is now located at the old Green 11 th, making this a very challenging and impressive starting hole on the back 9. Hole #11/par 4 The lone fairway tree is now placed slightly to the right of centre line to open play to the left. The hole takes on a dogleg left then back to the right to push the golfers away from the ERP on the right. view from #14 Green The earthworks are all completed and sand capping is ahead of schedule. Hole #12/par 4 The stonewall bordering the back of the green is completed and the green shape takes on undulations and exciting pin position options. The trees to the right and left of the fairway have been repositioned to enhance the views from the tees and when playing down the fairway. The earthworks have been finalised to include the bunkers and sand capping is ahead of the plan. #12 Green subsoil drainage pipes & gravel layer installation

11 special Updates 11 Hole #13/par 4 The new lake is now 40% filled with natural rainwater. It shows that it has been designed well to take in catchment rainwater. The cement lake edge and stone pitch wall have been completed. Railway sleepers will be added to the right of the green to shield the 14 th hole tee shots and view. Completing the final fairway earthworks and sand capping are to follow. Hole #14/par 3 Further adjustments are needed to create the same green effect as the memorable old 14 th par 3 at Garden. The design of the golf course is to produce a world-class championship standard golf course suitable for top class PGA tournaments, yet playable for all members. The design also has to harvest and store the maximum volume of rainwater. Trees update Owing to the change in new boundaries imposed on the Club insofar as the highway in the north and the main drainage canals, the new layout requires the removal of trees, many of which will be transplanted. The pollarding of many trees is done to time in the effect of shielding out fence lines from buildings and roadways. The giant Pandanus trees between Green #15 and Tee #16 will be retained. Clubhouse The old clubhouse has now been demolished and in this area, only the men s and lady s lockers are left standing. The main structure for the men & lady lockers will be reused and inside, a complete refurbishment to blend in with the final clubhouse construction will be undertaken.

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13 in theknow NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCTION NIGHT (From left) Yip Ying Kiong & Lee Kwong Weng 02 (From left) Kazuo Sugino, Ho Cheok Kong, Chin Sook Wah 03 (From left) Wee Jim Hock, Kuah Boon Wee, Mollie Koh May Foong, victor Liew 04 (From left) Benny Tay, Reuben Teo Chiang Ngee, doris Teo Chiew Meng, Choo Chiau Beng 05 (From left) Lee Lian Hong, Oliver Hua Bin, Wang Li 06 (From left) Tan Kah Han, Fairrene Goh Joo Seng, vincent Chong Sy Feng, Soh Lai Ong Bee Hong, Goh Chok Sin 07 (From left) Hiroshi Sugimura, Miyako Sugimura, Pang Siong Loon 08 (From left) Goh Chok Sin, Adeline Koh Lian Suan, Lau Kah Kee, Chris Liew 09 (From left) Frankie Pek, Ronald Ong, Lee Yin Hui, Loo Hi Cheng, Chia Nam Toon 10 (From left) Gillian Sim, Ong Beng Yen, Chia Nam Toon, Eunice Teo Quee Choo 11 (From left) Christine Lee Wai Fong, John Yam Jong Fuat, daniel Yeo

14 14 in theknow ISSUANCE OF NEW TMCC MEMBERSHIP CARDS In conjunction with the Members Top-Up Contribution exercise, we are pleased to announce that the Club is rolling out new Membership Cards. This will be conducted in tandem with a Members Particulars Update Exercise, which will take place from July to October Booths will be set up at the Garden Golfers Terrace during lunchtime to facilitate the collection of data from Members. In addition, Members can update via the Membership Particulars Update Form available at the Club website and back to membership@tmcc.org.sg. Members will be able to receive their new Membership cards by the first quarter of Watch out for more details in the coming months. A PUTTING GOOD TIME On 25 February, from 11.00am through to 2:30pm, Transview Golf, the Club s Pro shop, promoted the new range of Putters from Odyssey Golf. The putting event was staged at the Garden Terrace patio green. Participants were given a chance to win on-the-spot prizes if they could hole putts set up 2 to 3 metres away from the putting target holes. In addition, three winners of the lucky draws also got to win a new White Hot Odyssey putter each, Congratulations!: - Peter Tan - Billy Lee - Patrick Chin

15 in theknow 15 Five $100 F&B VOUCHERS up for grabs! May/June 2017 issue Please circle the correct answer. 1. When is the educational visit to the Organic Farm? A. Saturday, 3 June 2017 B. Saturday, 10 June 2017 C. Saturday, 17 June When is Father s Day Celebration at Garden View Restaurant? A. Saturday, 10 June ~ Sunday, 11 June 2017 B. Saturday, 17 June ~ Sunday, 18 June 2017 C. Saturday, 24 June ~ Sunday, 25 June When is the next Social Dancing Night Strictly For Dancing? A. Saturday, 8 July 2017 B. Saturday, 15 July 2017 C. Saturday, 22 July 2017 Congratulations Winners! did you get all the answers right in the previous round? These five lucky winners did. Answers to Quiz & Win Issue 1 (Mar/Apr 2017) April Saturday, 13 May - Sunday, 14 May Ernie Els 4. Sunday, 23 April Saturday, 22 April 2017 Winners 1 F G8282 Quiz & Win Entry Form Company: Name: 3 H L N What is the timing of the Monthly Kids Carnival? A pm B pm C pm Club No.: Address: 5. Where will the TMCC Beer Buffet be held? A. Garden Events Room B. Garden Banquet Room C. Garden Golfers Terrace Tel: Fax: I agree to receive announcements, events & promotions via this (please tick) Closing Date: Thursday, 15 June 2017 Terms & Conditions: Only original entry forms will be accepted. Photocopy or faxed copies will not be accepted. All entry forms to be sent to the Marketing department. Winners will be notified via post. Prizes are to be accepted as provided and are not exchangeable for cash. A ballot will be conducted should there be more than five winners.

16 16 in the Spotlight Catch up on the latest happenings on and around our Golf Greens! By Godfrey Robert GILLIAN MAKES BIG BREAKTHROUGH AT TMCC It is a road untrodden. It is a major club breakthrough. And Gillian Sim is prepared for the challenge, as Tanah Merah Country Club s lady captain and the first woman in the General Committee of the club, inaugurated in Not surprisingly though. For she is a tough woman who has shone in the corporate world and someone who has excelled in sport. At Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus and Raffles Junior College as a student, she excelled in studies and has also been active in sports, having competed in basketball and athletics. And after graduating from the University of Southern California with her engineering degree and completing her Masters in Singapore, she worked at UPS before taking up golf with the encouragement of her doctor dad, Thomas. And since her introduction to golf in 1993, the dynamic lady has never looked back, progressing in the game to a healthy handicap for the B division until 2000, when overseas postings to countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Philippines and the region as UPS management personnel slightly disrupted her course play. But while managing personnel and systems, the steely lady did find time to practise golf, even sometimes under the attention of teaching professionals in the respective countries she had been attached to. Given right-handed clubs by her dad some 24 years ago, which she changed as she was a Lefty, thanks to Uncle Loh datuk Loh Ah Joo of Pan-West then Gillian was almost a natural at golf because of her sporting background. And being the perfectionist she is, Gillian left no stone unturned in her road to becoming a decent league player and a club Medal and Club Championship winner. Now that she is venturing into a massive club position, stepping into the big shoes of the dynamic Jeanette Sim and Lam Lian Suan as lady captain and the first female in what was a man s world in the General Committee, Gillian is braving herself for the challenge with confidence. Yes, the lady captain s job is a responsible one, but my predecessor Suan had prepped me for this job. And as for the GC position, I ve managed men in my UPS job, so I believe that I can manage that, says Gillian. And logistical issues are second nature to her, as she looks ahead to planning regular events to keep the juniors and the ladies busy throughout the year with programmes. She believes the club culture, the strong management, the cooperative staff and members and the support system at the club will help her greatly in outlining her programmes. Basically, it is three-pronged, says the nine-handicapper who plays for the Evergreen division (now that she has turned 50) in the inter-club league.

17 in the Spotlight 17 DYNAMIC SIM BRAVES HERSELF FOR DUAL ROLE OF LADY CAPTAIN AND GC MEMBER First, taking junior golf to a new level, with the help of club professional daren Lim. For ladies golf, arranging variations in competitions like five-club event, Ryder Cup style-lion City Cup, Play with the Pros and so on to keep our golfers busy throughout the year. And third, organise programmes to help our golfers improve their all-round game. In this context, I m grateful to director of Golf Ian Geoffrey Roberts, who is even working on yoga for golf, club fitting, putting contests and gym stints for our members, adds Gillian. Basically, TMCC has a big reputation for golf, having won the Premier division and A division in the inter-club league and the Rolex contest in which Gillian was among the four members who claimed the title. Gillian, who has had three holes-in-one and carries her bestever score of four-over 74 at the new Garden course in 2015, is a key player for TMCC on the golf course. And off the course, the lady with a positive mind and caring heart is also a significant official who is bent on doing her utmost as lady captain and GC member.

18 18 in the Spotlight COMEBACK KID IS BACK IN THE GROOVE YU THE MAN, RUSSELL, THE MATCHPLAY CHAMP THE CLUB MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY, 19 MARCH 2017 By Godfrey Robert Comebacks are great to read about. And stories about them remain in the minds of the readers and spectators for a long time. Tanah Merah Country Club golfer Russell Yu is familiar with them. A leading junior golfer during his teen days, Yu injured both wrists and ligaments in his hand in 2006 and had to undergo reconstructive surgery. This also meant that he had to stay away from golf in his heyday until 2012 when he returned to the game. And since then he had many ups and downs and, I definitely struggled over the past two years, says Yu, 31 this year and one who runs a business. But things are turning for the better this year, adds Yu, who has been playing golf since And these days, the ever-so-friendly and respectful Yu takes in one or two games a week and is armed with a remarkable three-handicap index. Wong Qi Ming and david Ng. In the final, Yu thrived on a great comeback, forcing a play-off after being two-down with two holes to go against the much-fancied George Foo. Like the other matches, the first nine was very tight. Going into the back nine I managed to move one-up through 11, and we halved 12 with birdies. George then birdied the next two holes and I was one down. I bogeyed 16 to go two down. On the 17 th, we both drove it left but I was luckily in play while George had to chip sideways. He hit it on and two-putted and I got up and down from over the green. On the 18 th, we both hit good drives and both hit iron in. But I was pin high right about 15 feet and George was below the ridge. I got lucky in that he made par and I two-putted for birdie. On the second play-off hole I made birdie to win, but all credits to George. He played a great round and made six birdies, if I m not mistaken. I just managed to squeeze by making par and a few opportune birdies. So it did not come as a surprise to many when he won the recent Club Matchplay at the Garden course with some astounding victories. Modestly, he says, Ivan Ong had a tough day on the course, and I had two birdies, when he succumbed 8 and 7 to Yu in the semi-finals, which followed the latter s triumph over George s younger brother Gregory, the nation s amateur No. 1, was not surprised that Yu won. Although my brother was disappointed with the defeat, it must be said that Russell s been playing great golf. These golfers had marked the Comeback Kid as one to watch. results: 1 st round: Russell Yu (5.4) beat Wong Qi Ming (5.8) 3 and 2, david Ng (9.0) beat Jimmy Wu (5.1) 1-up (sudden death, hole 1), Ivan Ong (8.6) beat Tan Lee Hong (9.7) 4 and 3, Melvin Choo (8.8) beat John Baey (11.6) 7 and 6, Samir Bedi (3.0) beat Raymond Lee (8.0) 4 and 3, Ken Sugino (5.5) beat Chung Hong Zheng (2.8) 3 and 2, George Foo (0.7) beat Jonathan Lee (12.7) on walkover, Justyn Jagger (5.1) beat Chris Chua (13.8) 2 and 1. 2 nd round: Russell Yu beat david Ng 3 and 2, Ivan Ong beat Melvin Choo 2 and 1, Ken Sugino beat Samir Bedi 4 and 3, George Foo beat Justyn Jagger 6 and 5. 3 rd round: Russell Yu beat Ivan Ong 8 and 7, George Foo beat Ken Sugino 3 and 1. Final: Russell Yu beat George Foo on sudden-death play-off, hole 2.

19 in the Spotlight 19 NO STOPPING MICHELLE COMMITTED GOLFING CHAMP IS A TREAT TO WATCH ON THE FAIRWAYS AND GREENS Winning titles has become second nature to Michelle Ang. Although she would often attribute this to luck, there is no doubt that Michelle is a competent golfer. And when you toss in her focus, her not-so-ideal-but-enough preparation and her temperament, you have the right ingredients to turn her into a perennial winner. running of her business, have put limitations to her golf. But dogged determination and galvanising grit have enabled her to stay on top of her game although advancing years have seen her struggle to maintain her handicap index of eight. TMCC LADIES MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY, 19 MARCH 2017 By Godfrey Robert A 10-time winner of the Club s Ladies Championship and an asset to Tanah Merah Country Club in the inter-club league, Michelle has also overcome some high hurdles. A nagging back pain that had forced her to seek regular medical attention and constraints of time because of her For someone who once armed herself with a two-handicap, her high ambition has not let up as she plans to remain a single-handicapper for a long time. And that desire is fuelled by her hard work, intense practices and lessons from watching instructional and playing shots on television. It was no surprise that Michelle was a worthy winner in the recent Ladies Matchplay event when she scored three remarkable victories over dion Lim (4 and 3), Tan Kheng Hwee (2-up) and Jasmine Chew (2 and 1). Okay, the handicapping system levelled things up, but you still had to bring your A game because all the ladies were very good, says Michelle. And don t forget that they are seasoned golfers, she adds. An admirer of world No. 1 dustin Johnson, Michelle also plays in the SGA League in the A division. She is pleased that after almost 28 years of playing, she can still turn up at the club s courses and enjoy the game that has brought her fame. results: 1 st round: Michelle Ang (11.2) beat dion Lim (4.9) 4 and 3, Tan Kheng Hwee (11.2) beat June Yeo (13.7) 8 and 7, Goh Gaik Seoh (14.3) beat Loh Kah Ing (14.7) 4 and 2, Jasmine Chew (10.3) beat Fumiko Minowa (13.6) 4 and 3. 2 nd round: Michelle Ang beat Tan Kheng Hwee 2-up, Jasmine Chew beat Goh Gaik Seoh 4 and 3. Final: Michelle Ang beat Jasmine Chew 2 and 1.

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21 From the Greens 21 Team TMCC players in optimistic mood Melvin Choo and Fang Jia Wei of A division TMCC SET ON DEFENDING SGA INTER-CLUB LEAGUE TITLE SGA INTER-CLUB LEAGUE 2017 By Chung Hong Zheng The Ladies of TMCC pumped up before their matches After Tanah Merah s historic triumph in the 2016 SGA Inter- Club League competition, hopes are high that the team will be able to repeat the feat in To that end, the team has been training hard in the early months of the year. That has been made all the more difficult with the closure of our beloved Tampines Course. With play at Tanah Merah Country Club restricted to the Garden Course, our league players have kindly decided to take their training to NSRCC (Kranji) to provide relief for their fellow members. To kick off the 2017 season proper, the team gathered at Uma Uma Millennia Walk on 27 th March 2017 for a convivial evening of food, drinks, and team bonding. The TMCC team was joined by Mr Raymundo Yu and Mr Harry Tan of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, who have generously agreed to be the sponsor of Tanah Merah s League Team in The 2017 SGA Inter-Club League welcomes a new format of competition this year. The 12 SGA Ordinary Members have been divided into two groups of six teams each, with the grouping based on the 2016 league rankings. TMCC has been drawn into the REd group alongside RCC, SELCC, KEPC, OCC & LNGCC. The WHITE group consists of SICC, NSRCC, WGCC, SEMCC, SENGC & CGC. There will be a round-robin format of play within the group, with the top four teams of each group progressing to the knockout phase to determine the overall champion for TMCC s 2017 campaign got off to an inauspicious start with a loss to Orchid Country Club, held at Seletar Country Club. Inclement weather had a significant role to play in our loss, especially with a new rule this year that all matches incomplete by 7.00pm will be considered halved. Weather delays that day meant that several matches were incomplete when play was stopped at 7.00pm, which was unfortunate as TMCC were in a winning position in the majority of those matches. Not a club to dwell on losses for long, team TMCC sought to bounce back from that unexpected loss with a win against Seletar Country Club, with the match played at Laguna National Golf & Country Club. TMCC responded emphatically, coming through an extremely tight match with an 8 7 margin of victory. Again, the match was hit by weather delays, but this time, TMCC managed to rack up big wins early on to ensure that we secured victory before play was halted for the day. With TMCC back on track, the team is optimistic and looking forward to making this season a success yet again. The team s remaining round-robin matches are against Laguna, Raffles & Keppel, and the team is prepared for the tough competition ahead. The team would like to thank our sponsors, Columbia Threadneedle Investments for their continued support in 2017; TMCC staff who have been working with the team behind the scenes; and fellow TMCC members for their kind understanding and support. The team will strive to play their best, and bring pride and glory to the club. Team adviser Jerome Ng with Club Captain Lee Lian Hong

22 22 Golf central Aces scored at Tanah Merah Country Club name Course Hole no. Distance Date Poi Nern Thye Melvin Christopher Garden Course M 2 February 2017 Chan Jee Kun Garden Course 3 112M 17 February 2017 Ong Teng Kok Garden Course M 26 February 2017 Niam Chiang Meng Garden Course 7 237M 26 February 2017 Cho Moon Sung Garden Course M 8 March 2017 Mah Kah On Gerald Garden Course M 21 March 2017 Ace scored outside Tanah Merah Country Club name Course Hole no. Distance Date Caroline Lim Chew Yong Sentosa Golf Club, M 18 January 2017 Serapong Course HOLEin-ONE ACHIEVERS

23 Golf central 23 IT PAYS TO KNOW THE (MATCH PLAY) RULES By Robin Langdale A surprising exchange? Well it happened in a social match at the Club. Player A, who asked the question, was sure he was entitled to an answer before he played his next stroke and said so to B, who was sure he was not obliged to give an answer until after the hole was finished. After the game Player A checked up and confirmed that under Rule 9-2a an opponent is entitled to ascertain from the player, during the play of a hole, the number of strokes he has taken and, after play of a hole, the number of strokes taken on the hole just completed. Also, decision 9-2/4 makes it clear that, when the question has been asked, Player B must inform Player A how many strokes he has taken before A plays his next stroke. But what, if any, penalty is incurred by Player B for refusing to tell his opponent how many How many strokes he has strokes have taken? Rule 9 you taken? does not specify any penalty for breach of the Rule. However, Rule 2-6 says the penalty for breach of a Rule in Match Play is loss of hole except when otherwise provided. By his refusal B had incurred the penalty of loss of hole, but neither player had a Rules book with him and B refused to accept that he was obliged to inform A how many strokes he had taken, before the hole was completed. But there is another twist in the tale. Rule 2-5 says if there is doubt or dispute, in Match Play, the affected player may make a claim, but the claim must be made before any player in the match plays from the next tee, or in the case of the last hole of the match, before all players in the match leave the green. Knowing this can be crucial in a Match Play competition if there is disagreement over a Rules situation and a referee is not available on the spot - the norm in amateur golf. As it was a social game they parted company in disagreement over the matter although, had it been a competition match, there is little doubt the Committee would have allowed Player A s claim and B would have lost the disputed hole. Some other special Rules that apply in Match Play: order of play Under Rule 10, Order of Play, the procedures are the same for Stroke or Match Play. From the first tee in order of the draw or by lot; for subsequent holes by the lowest score for the last hole or the last hole to be won; and during play, the ball farthest from the hole is played first. But the consequences of playing out of turn are critically different. There is no penalty, but in Match Play your opponent may immediately require you to cancel the stroke and replay it in correct order as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played. In social golf this strict procedure is often disregarded, but it can be crucially important to bear it in mind in competitive Match Play. And in a social game, you have every right to apply it if you think your opponent will gain an advantage by I m not going to tell you until we have finished the hole playing out of turn. Good sportsmanship would however suggest that you warn your opponent if you intend to apply this rule. There was a controversial incident a few years ago in the Solheim Cup (USA versus Europe, for lady professionals). Approaching a green, an EU player said shall I play and the US opponent said go ahead. The EU player put her ball by the hole leaving only a tap in, whereupon the US player recalled the stroke because she was further from the hole! The US player was in order under the Rules, but the subsequent angst about unsporting behaviour filled many column inches and broadcasting minutes. Conceding a stroke, the hole or the match A player may concede his opponent s next stroke at any time provided the opponent s ball is at rest (Rule 2-4). The player is then considered to have holed out with his next stroke. A player can also concede a hole, or the match, at any time before it has been completed. Any of these concessions may not be declined or withdrawn, but after a stroke has been conceded the player incurs no penalty for holing out decision 2-4/6. Ball assisting or interfering with play If a player considers that a ball might assist another player or interfere with his play, he may have it lifted (Rule 22). In stroke play, a player required to lift his ball may play first rather than lift the ball. However, in Match Play the strict order-of-play procedures continue to apply, so if a player, required to lift his ball, proceeds to play it out of order, his opponent can require him to replay the stroke in correct order. Members are welcome to rules queries to rgleonie@gmail.com to stimulate more interesting articles. EXTRACTS FROM THE RULES OF GOLF ANd decisions PRINTEd WITH KINd PERMISSION OF THE R&A COPYRIGHT 2017 R G LANGdALE. ALL RIGHTS RESERvEd

24 24 Golf central Cover all bases with your practice TiME By Rob Richardson Golf Professional a great idea to improve your golf game is to starting setting goals for yourself. one goal could be to start getting into a weekly routine of practice early in the year and concentrate on how you can better approach your practice time. How many times do we go to the driving range, hit 100 balls and finding that the next time we play, we need at least three putts or even fail to get up and down around the greens? Golf has many areas that you should focus on, so spending a little time on each area is a great way to improve your overall score. 1/ Begin an hour practice time by spending five minutes doing a few slow stretches to warm up your muscles. 2/ Start with hitting some soft wedges to get warmed up, steadily work your way through all the clubs in your bag by hitting a few shots with each club until you finally reach your driver. This should take about 20 minutes. Try to imagine when you practise that you are actually on the golf course playing and that each shot counts for something. Pick a target and challenge yourself to mimic different scenarios out on the course and manufacture different shots for each. Example when using a 7-iron, picture a tree between you and your target. Learn to play a cut shot to turn the ball around the tree from left to right, and then do the opposite with a hook shot from right to left. Remember that the cut shot will not go as far as a straight shot over the tree and that the hook shot will tend to run out further. Adjust your power accordingly. We all feel pressured at some time and in some form or another; so imagining you re under a little pressure when warming up will better prepare you for when you start playing on the course. 3/ Once you ve completed 20 minutes of hitting full shots, you should now practise pitching for 10 minutes and you should do this by hitting shots to varying distances i.e. 30, 50, and 80 metres etc.

25 Golf central 25 ALTERNATIVE GOLF PLAY Due to closure of Garden Course for afternoon shotgun event. LAGUNA BINTAN & RIA BINTAN 1-Day Overseas Golfing Trip Golf package includes: return ferry ticket, Green fees, Twin-share buggy, Twin-share caddy, 2-way land transfers and Buffet lunch Laguna Bintan Friday, 30 June 2017 Fees - $80.00 nett limited Flights available Ria Bintan Friday, 28 July 2017 Fees - $95.00 nett For booking, marketing@tmcc.org.sg or call: Booking policy Open to members and their spouses only The Club reserves the right to fill members in the two or three-ball flights Cancellation notice is 15 days If member fails to cancel the booking without sufficient notcie or no show, full penalty charge is levied Fee chargeable does not include dinner, tipping etc and to be debited to member s account Meeting point will be at the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. deviation is not allowed Members are urged to purchase their own travel insurance Joe

26 The PERFECT venue to impress your clients at your next corporate TMCC offers the region s premier golf course with pristine greens, lush landscapes and excellent facilities. The elegant setting of a premier country club with unique character will surely be the perfect venue for your perfect occasion. Be it a relaxed family celebration or important corporate meeting, TMCC is at once inviting and impressive, serene and stylish. From the grand banquet hall to meeting rooms with conference facilities to the al fresco deck with sweeping views of the golf course, it is your creative decision and our commitment to details and service excellence that will guarantee a successful and memorable event. TANAH MERAH COUNTRY CLUB SINGAPORE Tanah Merah Country Club 25 Changi Coast Road, Singapore Tel: (65) (Main line) Fax: (65) Website:

27 GOLF DAY, banquet or private function... garden Banquet room heliconia room Lotus room For bookings and enquiries, please contact Marketing Department (Corporate Golf Events) I Tel: I marketing@tmcc.org.sg F&B Office I Tel: / I nana@tmcc.org.sg

28 28 Calendar of Events Check out the activities coming your way this month! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 Labour Day 2 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 3 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 4 Pilates Class (Beginners) 3.30pm to 4.30pm; (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm Glass Gym MAY Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 15 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 9 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 16 Ladies Medal Garden (PM) Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 10 Vesak Day 17 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 11 Pilates Class (Beginners) 3.30pm to 4.30pm; (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 18 Pilates Class (Beginners) 3.30pm to 4.30pm; (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room 22 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 23 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 24 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 25 Pilates Class (Beginners) 3.30pm to 4.30pm; (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room 29 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 30 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 31 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym

29 5 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Shotgun) Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 6 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Japanese Swiss Rolls 10am to 12.30pm Ixora Room Calendar of Events 29 7 Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym 12 Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 13 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 14 Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym 19 Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 20 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 21 Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym 26 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Shotgun) Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 27 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Healthy Sweet Potato Buns 10am to 12.30pm Ixora Room 28 4-Ball Strokeplay Garden (PM) Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym Here are some activities and programmes that will be coming your way. We hope you ll enjoy what we have in store for you this month!

30 30 Calendar of Events Check out the activities coming your way this month! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY JUNE Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 12 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 6 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 13 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 7 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 14 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 8 Pilates Class (Beginners) 3.30pm to 4.30pm; (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room 15 Pilates Class (Beginners) 3.30pm to 4.30pm; (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room 19 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 20 Ladies Medals Garden (PM) Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 21 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 22 Pilates Class (Beginners) 3.30pm to 4.30pm; (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room 26 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 27 Hari Raya Puasa 28 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 29 Pilates Class (Beginners) 3.30pm to 4.30pm; (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room

31 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 3 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Calendar of Events 31 4 Monthly Medals (Men & Ladies) Garden (PM) Education Visit to Organic Farm Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym 9 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Shotgun) Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 10 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 11 Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym 16 Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 17 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 18 Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym 23 Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 24 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 25 Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym 30 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Shotgun) Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room)

32 32 Participate SWIM FOR LAPS 2017 CONTINUES TO BREAK RECORDS SUNDAY, 19 MARCH 2017 Held on Sunday, 19 March 2017, at the Club s Olympic-size swimming pool, the Swim For Laps 2017 event concluded for a fourth successful year with even better results. The objective to break the 818 laps record set last year in 2016, saw it easily bettered with members participating. This year s results saw a whopping final recording of 872 laps, 54 laps more than the previous year. Joey Phua with her contribution of 44 laps And participant Bernard Tay contributed to the final results with the most number of laps, clocking in a total of 100 laps. The rules were simple. After registration and being assigned lanes, participants could begin swimming. Participants could contribute as many laps as possible, with a minimum one-lap requirement. They could swim at their own pace with no time limitations. And the recording period was taken from 9.00am till 5.00pm. Laps were recorded as they touched each end of the wall. Upon completion, participants were provided with light refreshments including sandwiches, curry puffs and drinks. On that note, we look forward to having more participants next year to target and achieve a record of 900 laps. Benjamin Ng with his contribution of 54 laps Top eight participants who completed the most laps at the 2017 event: 1) Bernard Tay 100 laps 2) Joe Lim 70 laps 3) Benjamin Ng 54 laps 4) Janssen Tan Wei-Tschun 50 laps 5) Ho Kah Ying Selina 50 laps 6) Tan Chiang Han Samuel 44 laps 7) Joey Phua 44 laps 8) Ng Su Lyn Lynette 36 laps interesting Statistics for this event: Participants - 45 Laps Completed Most number of laps Laps Contributor - Bernard Tay

33 Participate 33 THEY HAD A JOLLY GOOD TIME AT THE MONTHY KIDS CARNIVAL Sunday, 5 March & Sunday, 23 April 2017 It was a sporting good time for the third Monthly Kids Carnival held on Sunday, 5 March Sports game stations were set up around the Sports Complex with a total of five stations made available for the kids to participate. This sports-themed event attracted 32 participants and playtime started at around 4.00pm. Station 1 was the Penalty Shootout, which required participants to outbid the goalkeeper by scoring two goals. Station 2, the Ping Pong Master had participants hitting ping-pong balls into cups. Station 3, Floorball Challenge required participants to outbid the goalkeeper by scoring two goals. All targets were achieved, but more than results, what the participants took back was the jolly good time they had. Beginning promptly at 4.00pm on Sunday, 23 April 2017, the fourth edition of the Monthly Kids Carnival was all about bringing out the artsy side of the participants. With the theme Arts & Craft, the event saw a total of 35 participants turning up with the youngest participant being about 3 years old. There were 3 different art & craft activities the participants could partake in. Activity 1 was Sun Catcher painting of keychains. Activity 2 was Batik Painting designing on cloth. Activity 3 was Sand Art detailing images with coloured sand. Each activity took about 30 minutes to complete and all participants got to bring back their masterpieces.

34 34 Participate monthly KIDS carnival 2017 sunday 21 may sunday 18 june sunday 16 july sunday 20 august sunday 19 september time 4.00pm to 6.00pm venue TMCC Poolside fee free for members To join the fun, please call Sports / or sportcomplex@tmcc.org.sg

35 Mark yourdiary 35 Surprise yourself as you pick up a new activity, sport or skill at the Club! GO FiNG TMCC JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMME Beginner / Juniors Without Golf Handicaps Saturday, 10:00am - 11:00am; 11:30am - 12:30pm (New class- minimum 5 Juniors required) 1:00pm - 2:00pm** Sunday, 11:30am - 12:30pm; 1:00pm - 2:00pm Entry Fee: $400; 15 sessions (1 hour per session) conducted By rob richardson Proficiency Certificate / Handicappers Saturday, 2:15pm - 3:45pm**; 4:00pm - 5:30pm Sunday, 2:15pm - 3:45pm; 4:00pm - 5:30pm Entry Fee: $600; 15 sessions (1.5 hours per session) conducted By rob richardson Handicap Index 24.4 & Below Saturday, 4.30pm - 6:30pm Entry Fee: $600; 12 sessions (2 hours per session) conducted By Daren Lim Lessons commence from 8 & 9 July Juniors from 1 st semester are automatially included into the 2 nd semester. please notify the golf office in writing one month in advance for withdrawal without programme fee charge. classes marked ** are full unless there are withdrawals by existing juniors. All classes requires a Minimum of 4 Juniors and Maximum 8 Juniors per class. For Enquiries/Enrolment, please call Garden Golf Office at , * Fees subject to prevailing GST

36 36 Mark yourdiary sports & recreation Think you can be the next champ? sign up for our sports tournaments and give us your best performance on the courts and in the gym! MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS TOURNAMENT Show off your tennis skills by competing in the Tennis Mixed doubles Tournament. don t miss this and register now! When Saturday, 15 July 2017 Where TMCC Tennis Courts Time 4.00pm Fee Free (For Members only) Closing Date Monday, 10 July 2017 TENNIS CLUB NIGHT Held on the last Thursday of every month, enjoy a sporting night of tennis with your guests (maximum 3 guests) and other participants. do not miss this popular monthly event, as it will leave you wanting more. When Thursday, 25 May 2017 Thursday, 29 June 2017 Thursday, 27 July 2017 Where TMCC Tennis Courts Time 6.00pm 10.00pm Fee Free (Early registration appreciated) Closing Date Monday, 22 May 2017 Monday, 26 June 2017 Monday, 24 July 2017 SWIM SAFER TEST Swim Safer Test is back! This event will test your water survival and basic life saving skills. With still plenty of time to train for, do sign up now. When Sunday, 23 July 2017 Where TMCC Competition Pool Time 2.00pm Fee $20.00 * Closing Date Monday, 17 July 2017

37 Mark yourdiary 37 sports & recreation Think you can be the next champ? sign up for our sports tournaments and give us your best performance on the courts and in the gyml! TMCC SQUASH HANDICAP TOURNAMENT Calling all squash enthusiasts. If you possess an intermediate level at playing Squash, we like for you to join us for this exciting tournament. When Saturday, 22 July 2017 Where TMCC Squash Courts Time 4.00pm Fee Free (For Members only) Closing date Monday, 10 July 2017 TMCC swimming PROGRAMME 2017 Swimming programme (by Yale Swimming) comprises of 4 recreation levels: Total Beginner (45 minutes) - Swimmers will be introduced to water safety, taught basic breathing techniques coupled with games to enhanced the child s interest to swimming. level 1 (45 minutes) - Swimmers will be taught to streamline (keep their body in a straight / prone position). This level focuses on the flutter kick (freestyle kick), gliding and backstroke kicks. level 2 (45 minutes) - Frontcrawl (freestyle) will be the primary stroke the swimmers will be focusing on during this level. Swimmers will also be taught the basic backstroke co-ordination techniques. level 3 (60 minutes) - By the end of level 3, swimmers would effectively be able to swim the 3 basic strokes; breaststroke (froggy), front crawl (freestyle) and backstroke. Currently, classes are being conducted on Sundays from pm. do register your interest with us quickly before the slots get snapped up. ONGOING GYMNasIUM ACTIVITIES POWER WORKOUT Join us in our afternoon circuit sessions to help you look fit and fabulous! When Every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday Where Glass Gym Time 11.00am Maximum of 10 members per session (First come first served basis) To join any of these activities, please call Sports Complex at / or sportcomplex@tmcc.org.sg * Fees subject to prevailing GST. Dates may be subject to change without prior notice.

38 38 Mark yourdiary sports & recreation Think you can be the next champ? sign up for our sports tournaments and give us your best performance on the courts and in the gym! CHILDREN S PARTY It s back again children. We invite you to join for a night of food, fun and prizes. As spaces are limited, do sign-up early to avoid disappointment. When Friday, 26 May 2017 Where Garden Events Room Time 7.00pm to 9.30pm Fee $15 (Member), $20 (Guest) Closing Date Monday, 22 May 2017 CHILDREN S SPORTS CAMP Come join the camp this school holidays. Fun-filled sports & games are specially planned for you. Sign-up early to avoid disappointment. When Monday, 29 May to Wednesday, 31 May 2017 Where Sports Complex Time 9.00am Fee $250 (Member), $270 (Guest) Closing date Monday, 22 May 2017 To join any of these activities, please call Sports Complex at / or sportcomplex@tmcc.org.sg * Fees subject to prevailing GST. Dates may be subject to change without prior notice.

39 Mark yourdiary 39 social ACTIVITIES ToTal body CoNDITIoNING Join this class to improve and enhance your body s overall strength, flexibility and endurance. Total Body Conditioning will tone your upper and lower body regions which will contribute to good posture and total body alignment. it s all about having a great time doing the things you love and making new friends. Now you can enjoy the best of both worlds with these exciting classes and activities! PIlaTes Pilates is known to help improve posture, core strength and flexibility. Join now to reap the benefits of the pilates method with the help of our qualified instructress. Our courses cater to novices and advanced pilates participants. Instructor Day & Time Venue Fees (8 lessons) Ms Chris Tan SUnDaYS, 4.30pm to 5.30pm Glass Gym (Extension Room) $90.00 (member); $ (guest) Instructor Day & Time Venue Fees (8 lessons) Ms Lau Kian Lee THUrSDaYS, 4.30pm to 5.30pm Glass Gym (Extension Room) $ (member); $ (guest) ENROL NOW! DaNCING Classes If you ve been yearning to learn dancing, pick a date below and enrol now! Get to learn the basics of social Cha Cha, Rock & Roll, Foxtrot and many more with which you can groove at parties! INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Instructor Day & Time Fees (8 lessons) Ms Michelle Fong-Lim MonDaYS, 8.00pm to 9.00pm $ (member); $ (guest) BEGINNERS LEVEL BallrooM & SoCial DanCe Instructor Day & Time Fees (8 lessons) Mr Jovyn Low THUrSDaYS, 6.30pm to 7.30pm $ (member); $ (guest) Instructor Day & Time Fees (8 lessons) Instructor Day & Time Fees (8 lessons) Mr Sam Fong TUeSDaYS, 8.00pm to 9.00pm $ (member); $ (guest) Mr Jack Goh FriDaYS, 7.30pm to 8.30pm $ (member); $ (guest) BallrooM DanCinG For CHilDren Ballroom dancing teach children not only how to dance but also helps to build self-esteem & confidence. The maturity necessary to dance together fosters respect, discipline, build good social skills, teamwork, cooperation and a sense of joy, accomplishment and achievement. Most of all, it is fun & exciting! Instructor Mr Jovyn Low Day & Time SaTUrDaYS, 3.00pm to 4.00pm Fees (8 lessons) $ (member); $ (guest) Minimum age 6 to 12 years old Minimum participants to start 8 Partner No Partner required NEW To join any of these activities, please call or Nora at / marketing@tmcc.org.sg *Fees subject to prevailing gst

40 40 Mark yourdiary KITCHEN WORKSHOPS Looking to jazz up your home cooking? Learn how to cook and bake the yummiest dishes and treats, with a little helping hand from the culinary experts. HealtHY sweet potato BuNs by Valerie Kong A semi hands-on workshop teriyaki chicken ON WHOleMeal BuNs by Valerie Kong A semi hands-on workshop Date 1st session: saturday, 27 May nd session: saturday, 17 June am to 12.30pm Fees $40.00 (member); $45.00 (guest) closing Date Friday, 9 June 2017 Minimum pax 10 pax sweet potato Buns with Herbs & seeds sweet potato Buns with spinach & cheese Learn how to bake two kinds of crusty yet soft on the inside sweet potato buns. sweet potatoes are not only delicious but have excellent nutritional values. Better yet, it is the perfect choice to helping you overcome carbo-phobia, which is having too much flour. Fully Booked call Now! Date Saturday, 8 July am to 12.30pm Fees $40.00 (member); $45.00 (guest) Closing Date Friday, 30 June 2017 Minimum Pax 10 pax worried that your children are having too much not-sohealthy fast food burgers? Be worry-free and learn how to make your own quick and easy yet tasty wholesome meal of Teriyaki chicken with baked wholemeal buns. you can even add your own creative touches to the fillings as well. spaces are limited, join now! MaO shan WaNG durian MuFFiNs & puffs by Valerie Kong A semi hands-on workshop soft chocolate BuNs by Valerie Kong Date saturday, 22 July am to 12.30pm Fees $40.00 (member); $45.00 (guest) closing Date Friday, 14 July 2017 Minimum pax 10 pax chocolate lava Buns salty sweet custard chocolate Buns crunchy Nutella chocolate Buns The last time we had this soft chocolate Buns workshop, everyone was simply bowled over by the simple and unique Japanese yukone method that made the buns taste so heavenly soft. The baking method allows the buns to retain its softness for days and it will be a guaranteed A semi hands-on workshop hit with everyone asking for seconds, especially children. Date saturday, 26 August am to 12.30pm Fees $40.00 (member); $45.00 (guest) closing Date Friday, 18 August 2017 Minimum pax 10 pax Learn to make Durian Muffins & puffs filled with generous amounts of Mao shan wang durian cream. with the delicious fillings, both desserts are guaranteed to be so mouth-watering everyone will be asking for more. Dates may be subject to change without prior notice. To join any of these activities, please call or Nora at / marketing@tmcc.org.sg All fees include ingredients, refreshments and subject to prevailing gst. photos for illustration only and there may be changes to the design decorations subject to seasonal and market availability.

41 Mark yourdiary 41 EDUCATIONAL VISIT TO FARM Saturday, 3 June 2017 Meeting time: 9.00am Meeting Point: TMCC Garden Course Lobby Member: $8.00, Guest: $12.00 Fees Subject to GST PROGRAMME Introduction to Organic Farming Farm tour Tasting session Purchases of Organic Vegetables To join, please marketing@tmcc.org.sg or call:

42 Social Dancing Night STRICTLY FOR DANCING Saturday, 22 July pm to 12.30am Garden Banquet Room $30.00 (member) ; $60.00 (guest) Partner your dancing aficionados for a wondrous night of dancing to the waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha cha, rock n roll and much more with the live band. Call and book a table now! HIGHLIGHTS: Delectable Buffet Spread Matthew and The Mandarins Live Band Performances by Jack Goh & Aurelia Hong All Night Long Dancing No Corkage Charge For a dancing good time, please marketing@tmcc.org.sg or call: Nora at Joe Peck at Jeremy at Terms & Conditions Table allocation will be based on first-come-first-served basis. Tanah Merah Country Club reserves the right to postpone, cancel, alter event details should any unforeseen circumstances arises. Any cancellation after closing date will be charged the full fee. Closing Date: Monday, 3 July Fees are subject to prevailing GST rate.

43 Durian lovers, this is one trip you cannot miss! Durian & Shopping TRIP Your Favourite creamy fruit SHIOK To enjoy the durian, please or call: LOOK OUT FOR DETAILS COMING SOON!

44 NeW BaNds at the GaRdeN lounge check Out OuR Lanie Zam FriDAy 7.00 To 11.00pM Lanie & Zam have been performing together for the last 8 years. They have performed at Grand Park City Hall (3 years), Furama Riverfront Singapore (2 years), Holiday Inn Atrium Singapore (2 years), Singapore Cricket Club, Singapore Swimming Club and the Fullerton Hotel (Post Bar). Their repertoire includes Sentimental Love Songs, Oldies, Pop, Rock & Roll, Latin and much more. Dino Tiny saturday 7.00 To 11.00pM Eddynor Bin Ali also known as dino The one Man Band is a multi-talented musician and entertainer. He is capable of belting out favourite melodies in different languages such as Japanese, Chinese, Malay, Hindi, and Indonesian. Maria Christina Margarita Sarria Cabalquinto-Nogales has been performing and focusing in the Live music circuit for 27 years. For more information, call the F&B office at

45 Member $38 Guest $48 saturday, 5 august pm Garden events Room Stall 1 Assorted Deep Fried Ngoh Hiang with two dipping sauce Stall 2 Laksa Noodles with assorted condiments (Prawn, Fish Cake, Tau Pok, Hard-boiled Egg & Sambal Chilli) Stall 3 Satay (Chicken Pork & Mutton with assorted condiments Red Onion, Cucumber, Rice Cake & Satay Suace) Stall 4 Rojak with assorted condiments (Sweet Turnip, Yu Tiao, Tau Pok, Pineapple, Cucumber, Green Mango, Bean Sprout, Rojak Sauce, Chilli Paste & Crusted Peanut) Buffet Counter Prata with Curry Potato, Fried Chicken Wings, Hainanese Chicken Rice with Assorted Condiments & Kambing Soup with Local French Roll Stall 5 Ice Kachang with Assorted Condiments (Attap Chee, Grass Jelly, Red Beans, Creamed Sweet Corn, Rose Syrup, Evaporated Milk & Palm Sugar Syrup) Stall 6 Assorted Whole Tropical Fruits (Lychee, Longan, Mangosteen, Rambutan, Duku, Snake Fruit & Banana) To book, call the F&B office at or nana@tmcc.org.sg Fees subject to prevailing GST.

46 46 Fun in Action Attended a recent Club event? See if you can spot yourself in our pictures and write-ups! LADIES SHOW ENTHUSIASM Saturday, 25 February 2017 Make Your Own Wholemeal Baguette On a relatively quiet Saturday at Tanah Merah Country Club, there was some excitement at the Garden clubhouse. Fifteen ladies showed enthusiasm as they attended Chef valerie Kong s workshop to learn how to bake two kinds of baguette on Feb 25. They involved the Regular white and Wholemeal Baguette. valerie then explained on Poolish a technique used by bakers, which allows the dough to soften for easier kneading. Poolish is simply a combination of a small percentage of flour, water and yeast, which is allowed to sit for a period of time for fermentation process before being incorporated with other dough ingredients. When the baguettes were ready, valerie also gave ideas on how to include fillings such as otah, tuna with cheese or egg with mayonnaise. She also encouraged creativity on other types of fillings. The ladies went home smiling as they not only learnt a trade but also took with them a few slices to savour. WHEN THE ENCORE WAS STILL SWEET soft sweet Buns Encore, or as they simply say by popular choice. Three words that spell a happy start to any story. Upon request by members, a Sweet Soft Buns workshop was organised on the Saturday morning of 4 March. Fourteen keen ladies made time to roll up their sleeves and indulge in a culinary lesson. They had a good time together making both tuna and hotdog filled sweet soft buns. Using the Japanese Yukone method, a gelatinised starch, the buns naturally become soft to which the ladies exclaimed, Hmm, it is so deliciously soft! All of them went home happy with their delicious spoils and vowed to make some for their loved ones.

47 Fun in Action 47 NO JOKING ON APRIL FOOL S DAY checkerboard cake It was no April Fool s day for them. Ten ladies showed genuineness at the Ixora Room, as they gathered for a good culinary lesson. They were keen to learn how to make this unique Checkerboard Cake on Saturday morning 1 April. Calm and collected, despite some not being first-timers, they absorbed a valuable lesson. They learnt how to bake both vanilla and chocolate sponge cakes, how to cut the cakes into rings accordingly to sizes, creating and icing the cream and lastly, assembling of the two different colours into Checkered Board perfection. Total attention was required during the assembling of the alternate colours and it got clearer once the final layers were put in place and finally covering the cake with Chantilly cream. Last but not least, was to coat the cake with chocolate ganache topping and gold dust for that final shine. Many oohs! and the aahs! were heard, as the ladies excitedly took photos and some even videotaped the process. A definite well-spent day at the club! Saturday, 1 April 2017 Saturday, 22 April 2017 A FULLY-BOOKED WORKSHOP a desire For Quiche Sixteen ladies had an enjoyable time doing a hands-on session making two kinds of quiche, a rich savoury custard flecked with delicious fillings of Pumpkin with Bacon and Spinach with Turkey Ham. Any kind of quiche is my favourite to savour, said Mrs Tess Tan, as she had just returned from Europe and had the opportunity to taste different types of quiche in the event on Saturday, April 22. This workshop was so popular that it was fully booked since early March and many had to be politely told to look out for the next such event. Members are urged to make reservations early, as the baking workshops are getting more popular. Look out for more workshops on page to book now!

48 48 Fun in Action Saturday, 22 april 2017 By Godfrey Robert THE LOWS HIT A HIGH AT Shanghai and Singapore have many things in common. After all, both are growing cities, marked by a vibrant life and high-rise buildings. And after enjoying Shanghai s dancing World, the first event on the club s Social dancing Night programme on April 22, you might think that dancing is an activity that binds the two cities. No doubt, that being the theme, there were many things Shanghainese, namely the Chinese set menu dinner where braised fish maw soup, roast crispy chicken, poached live prawn with ginseng and Chinese herbs, and braised Ee Fu noodles were among the items served. But the event at the Garden Banquet Room was about dancing, so the dashing couple the husband and wife team of Jovyn and Cindy Low captured the audience s attention with their waltz (first performance) and foxtrot (second performance) routines.

49 Fun in Action 49 SHANGHAI S DANCING WORLD Jovyn is one of the instructors who conduct dancing classes every Thursday, while other instructors do it on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The seven-piece live band, Locomotion, provided the wide repertoire of music, especially in ballroom dancing. There were also the renditions of Chinese songs popular in Shanghai. Also entertaining the 104 diners (45 members and 59 guests) were emcee Han May Leng and her co-emcee Jeremy Tan, both from the Marketing department. The diners had such great fun that they pledged that they would be back for the next Social dancing Night on Saturday, 22, July, when the theme is: Strictly for dancing!.

50 Golfing Safari to South Africa 23rd Aug - 3rd Sept 2017 A 12 day luxury escorted golfing group holiday with safari in the Kruger Park, Extreme 19th hole at Legend Resort, wine tasting and sightseeing in Cape Town Join us as we follow in the footsteps of the PGA Tour Professionals with rounds at South Africa s top 2 championship golf courses; Fancourt Links & Leopard Creek Tee off on the Extreme 19th Hole the highest Par 3 in the world, only reached by helicopter! Safari game drives in the Kruger National Park Cape Town Sightseeing Tours including Table Mountain & the Cape of Good Hope Wine tour & tastings in the Cape Winelands 5 rounds of golf with carts Fully escorted throughout. Optional Victoria Falls or Sun City extension available Cost per person from S$7280 sharing Single supplement from S$1266 (excludes international flights between Singapore & South Africa) Contact us for a brochure and full details. info@outofafricatravel.com Tel /

51 Dine & Be Merry 51 THE EASIEST WAY FROM HONG KONG TO SOUTHERN AFRICA SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS OFFER DAILY FLIGHTS FROM HONG KONG TO JOHANNESBURG AND ONWARD TO OUR COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK IN SOUTHERN AFRICA. into your 180 degree lie flat Business Class seat; enjoy meals inspired by the South African celebrity chefs paired with the finest Cape wines. Stretch out with industry leading leg room in both Business and Economy Class cabins. Relax For bookings, visit fl ysaa.com or contact your preferred travel agent. HONG KONG DAKAR, SENEGAL ABIDJAN, CÔTE D IVOIRE COTONOU, BENIN ACCRA, GHANA POINTE-NOIRE, REP. CONGO ABUJA, NIGERIA LAGOS, NIGERIA DOUALA, CAMEROON LIBREVILLE, GABON ENTEBBE, UGANDA BRAZZAVILLE, REP. CONGO KINSHASA, DEM. REP. CONGO NAIROBI, KENYA DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA LUANDA, ANGOLA NDOLA, ZAMBIA LUSAKA, ZAMBIA LILONGWE, MALAWI LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA BLANTYRE, MALAWI HARARE, ZIMBABWE VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA DURBAN SOUTH AFRICA EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA AUSTRALIA AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND

52 52 Dine & Be Merry Menu price starts from s$ Celebrate YOuR special OccasiON at OuR GaRdeN BaNQuet ROOM! Enjoy a complimentary barrel of Tiger Beer with every 10 tables booking! Plus no corkage charges! Complimentary food tasting for 4 persons upon confirmation of celebration (minimum 10 tables) Terms & conditions apply. this promotion is for TMCC Members only For enquiries, please call or kelvintong@tmcc.org.sg (Kelvin) / nana@tmcc.org.sg (ramna) / jackalkoh@tmcc.org.sg (Jackal)

53 Wine & Whisky PROMOTION May & June 2017 Dine & Be Merry 53 Big Easy by Ernie Els - Cabernet Sauvignon $42.80 per bottle / $82.80 for 2 bottles Big Easy by Ernie Els - Chenin Blanc $42.80 per bottle / $82.80 for 2 bottles bottles of Johnnie Walker Gold Label $ Complimentary Buffet (Gold Label Nite on Saturday, 1 July Garden Banquet Room) All prices are subject to prevailing GST.

54 54 Dine & Be Merry CHEF S RECOMMENDATION May & June 2017 Poached Noodle with Pig s Trotter marinated in Preserved Bean Curd

55 Dine & Be Merry 55 GaRdeN VieW RestauRaNt Double Boiled Chicken Soup with Sea Whelk, Chinese Yam & Tao Hua Lei Photos for illustration only.

56 56 Dine & Be Merry GARDEN GOLFERS TErrAcE WEEKEND SPECIALS MAy/JuNE 2017 MAY LUNCH SPECIALS Sat & Sun May Fish Ball Noodles Dry/soup sliced pork, fish cake, prawn dumpling & prawn claypot chicken stew with Mushroom & Black Fungus with broccoli, steamed rice & chicken broth Sat & Sun May seafood ramen with Double Boiled Fish Broth with Milk sio peh chye, mussel, sliced fish, prawn egg tofu & seaweed Black Vinegar pork Trotter with pork Belly in claypot with egg & steamed rice JUNE LUNCH SPECIALS Sat & Sun 3-4 June Braised hokkien pork Belly in claypot Egg, bean curd, steamed rice & cabbage soup crystal Tang hoon with sliced cod Fish in Milk Broth served with sio peh chye, seaweed & wolfberries Sat & Sun June stir-fried chicken with Thai Basil & chilli in claypot Bak chor Mee Minced pork, prawn dumpling, fish cake, prawn mushroom, prawn, sliced mushroom and sliced pork Sat & Sun June Lor Mee pork belly, fried fish, egg, fish cake, prawn & ngoh hiang Nasi goreng Kampung set sambal long bean, beef rendang, fried egg & chicken satay Sat & Sun June Thai Food set olive rice, green curry chicken, egg & spring roll Black pepper Beef stew in claypot with bell pepper, onion, celery, steamed rice & beef broth Photos for illustration only.

57 WEEKDAY SPECIAL SET LUNCH MENU TUESDAYS TO FRIDAYS set Menu for 4 persons BBQ peking Duck set Menu for $ persons roasted crispy chicken Dine & Be Merry 57 MaY & JuNe 2017 GaRdeN VieW RESTAURANT $ set Menu for 8 persons set Menu for $ persons $ All prices are subject to prevailing GST Photos for illustration only.

58 58 Dine & Be Merry FATHER S DAY Celebration $138 4 PERSONS SET MENU 4A $238 4 PERSONS SET MENU 4B

59 Dine & Be Merry 59 saturday, 17 June sunday, 18 June 2017 Garden View Restaurant $268 6 PERSONS SET MENU 6A $398 6 PERSONS SET MENU 6B

60 60 Dine & Be Merry FATHER S DAY Celebration $398 8 PERSONS SET MENU 8A *Marinated Jellyfish *Deep-Fried Crispy Whitebait *Deep-Fried Crispy Prawn *Marinated Mini Octopus $598 8 PERSONS SET MENU 8B

61 Dine & Be Merry 61 saturday, 17 June sunday, 18 June 2017 Garden View Restaurant $ PERSONS SET MENU 10A *Marinated Jellyfish *Deep-Fried Crispy Whitebait *Deep-Fried Crispy Prawn *Marinated Mini Octopus $ PERSONS SET MENU 10B

62 62 Dine & Be Merry FATHER S DAY Celebration saturday, 17 June & sunday, 18 June 2017 Garden View Restaurant $ PERSONS SET MENU 10C

63 BIG CLAIMS TOTAL JACKPOT CLAIMS FOR THE MONTHS OF FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2017 Machine No: 1 $8, Machine No: 7 $14, Machine No: 11 $11, Machine No: 14 $56, Machine No: 16 $146, Machine No: 18 $17, Machine No: 19 $5, Machine No: 20 $5, Machine No: 9 $27, opening HoUrS Mondays: 12.00pm to 9.30pm, Tuesdays to Sundays: 10.00am to 9.30pm

64 64 club Information GOLF FAST FACTS Garden Course: 18-hole Buggy/Caddie/Walking Course - Golf Course designer: Thomson, Wolveridge, Fream & Associates (1984) - Redesigned by: Max Wexler (1992) in collaboration with then Club Captain Tan Puay Huat. - Re-configured: Phil Jacobs (2015) Phil Jacobs (2004) in collaboration with the Club President Tan Puay Huat. - Total Yardage: 6427 yards; 5887metres (Par 70) - Course Rating: Turf on Fairways: Zoysia matrella - Turf on Greens: Paspalum sealsle 2000 Caddie Services 18-Hole 9-Hole (either with buggy or turfmate) Twin-share $60.00 $30.00 (1 Caddie to 2 golfers) ($30 per golfer) Single golfer $40.00 $20.00 * Cash payment required for caddie services. - driving Range: 34 practice bays with short game practice area (bunker, chipping & putting) - Clubhouse Architects: Ballew McFarland, Inc. of Irvine, California Tampines Course: Closed for redevelopment All rates subject to changes and prevailing GST GOLF OFFICES OPERATING HOURS Garden Course: Tampines Course: Mondays, / Course Maintenance days 9.30am to 7.30pm Other Weekdays, Weekends & PH 7.00am to 7.30pm Closed for redevelopment PROSHOP & DRIVING RANGE OPERATING HOURS Pro Shops Garden Course: Mondays / Course Maintenance days 7.00am to 6.30pm Other Weekdays, Weekends & PH 7.00am to 7.30pm Tampines Course: driving Range: Closed for redevelopment Mondays / Course Maintenance days 10.00am to 7.30pm Other Weekdays, Weekends & PH 7.00am to 7.30pm For enquiries, kindly call: Garden Golf Office or Tampines Golf Office or COURSE CLOSURE FOR MAINTENANCE Tampines Course : Closed for redevelopment Garden Course: With effect from Monday 9 January 2017, Garden Course will be closed in the morning on **Mondays for course maintenance. When a Public Holidays falls on a Monday, the golf course weekly maintenance will be changed to **Tuesday morning. Listed below are the Tuesday morning closure due to Mon PH: Tue 31 Jan (Gazetted Public Holiday / LNY Day 2 on Mon 30 Jan) Tue 2 May (Labour Day on Mon 1 May) Tue 27 Jun (Gazetted PH due to HRP PH on Mon 26) Tue 26 dec (Christmas Day on Mon 25)

65 club Information 65 RECIPROCAL CLUB HONG KONG Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club 139 Tai Au Mun Road, Clearwater Bay, New Territories, Hong Kong Tel : Fax : golf@cwbgolf.org AFFILIATE CLUBS AUSTRALIA Moonah Links 55 Peter Thomson drive Fingal vic 3939, Australia Tel : Fax : Terrey Hills Golf & Country Club 116 Booralie Road, Terrey Hills New South Wales, Australia 2084 Tel : Fax : Woodlands Golf Club 109 White Street Mordialloc, victoria 3195 Australia Tel : Golf_Manager@woodlands.com.au Yarra Yarra Golf Club 567 Warrigal Road, Bentleigh East, victoria 3165, Australia Tel: (61) Fax: (61) CAMBODIA Angkor Golf Resort Kasekam villiage, Sra Nga National Route 6 (Airport Road) Siem Reap, Cambodia Tel: +855 (0) Fax: +855 (0) CHINA Imperial Springs International Summit Club 1 Imperial Springs Avenue, Conghua Guangdong , P R China Tel : Fax : Red Flag Valley, Dalian No. 86 Renmin Road, Zhongshan district dalian , PR China Tel : Fax : Reignwood Pine Valley Pine valley, Nankou Nongchang, Changping district, Beijing, , China Tel : Fax : Sheshan Golf Club Lane 288 New Lin Yin Avenue Sheshan National Tourism Resort Songjiang district, Shanghai Tel : Fax : Suzhou Jinji Lake International Golf Club No. 2 Guobin Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, , China Tel : or INDONESIA Damai Indah Golf Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) Course Jln. Bukit Golf I, Sektor vi,serpong Tangerang 15310, Indonesia Tel : Fax : Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) Course Marina Indah, Penjaringan, Kapuk Jakarta 14470, Indonesia Tel : Fax : Royale Jakarta Golf Club Jalan Raya Halim Tiga, Halim Perdanakusuma Jakarta Timur 13610, Indonesia Tel : Fax : JAPAN Ashinoko Country Club 4708 Minamiharasuga, Mishima-shi, Shizuoka , Japan Tel : Fax : reserve@ashinokocc.com KOREA Sky 72 Golf Club , Woonseo- dong, Joong- Gu, Incheon, Korea Tel : Fax : Teddy Valley Golf & Country Club 365 Hanchangro, Andeokmyeon, Seoguipo City, Jeju, South Korea Tel : Fax : MALAYSIA The Mines Resort & Golf Club Jalan Kelikir, Mines Resort City, Seri Kembangan Selangor darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel : Fax : THAILAND Alpine Golf Club 99 Moo 9 Bangkhan-Sathaneevithayu Road Klong 5, Klong Luang Pathumthani 12120, Thailand Tel : Fax : Lakewood Country Club Co. Ltd KM 18 Bangna-Trad Trad Bangplee Bangchalong Samuthpraken Thailand Tel : Fax : Loch Palm Golf Club 38 Moo 5 vichitsongdram Rd Kathu district, Phuket 83000, Thailand Tel : Fax : Red Mountain Golf Club 119 Moo 4 vichitsongkram Rd, Kathu district, Phuket 83120, Thailand Tel : Fax : Riverdale Golf Club 123/5 Moo1 Tiwanon Road, Bang Kadi Sub-district, Muang Pathum Thani district, Pathum Thani 12000, Thailand Tel : Fax : VIETNAM The Montgomerie Links dien Ngoc Commune, dien Ban district, Quang Nam Province, vietnam Tel : reservations@montgomerielinks.com Members will be charged the prevailing guest green fees (to be paid by cash or credit card) at the respective clubs.

66 66 club Information FOOD & BEVERAGE GARDEN VIEW RESTAURANT (GVR) Situated in the main clubhouse of Garden Course, it can accommodate 130 persons in a comfortable air-con, elegant setting. With a panoramic view of the golf course, the Garden view Restaurant offers attentive service, and warm ambience. Operating Hours Lunch : 12.00pm to 3.00pm daily (Last Order: 2.30pm) dinner : 6.30pm to 10.00pm daily (Last Order: 9.30pm) Closed on Mondays except on Public Holidays Tel: / GARDEN BANQUET ROOM (GBR) Whatever the need, weddings, birthdays, product launches, golf prize-presentation etc, GBR can cater up to 250 diners with its balcony overlooking the serene surroundings of the Garden Course. Tel: / GARDEN LOUNGE (GL) The lounge is situated adjacent to Garden view Restaurant and members can enjoy the magnificent view of the Garden Course. Operating Hours: Monday Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays & Eve of Public Holidays Fridays & Saturdays Tel: Closed 3.00PM to 10.00PM (Last Order 9.30PM) 3.00PM to 12.00AM (Last Order 11.30PM) GARDEN GOLFERS TERRACE (GGT) Better known as the 19 th hole, GGT is the Club s acknowledged watering hole for golfers following a game. Serving local, Japanese and western favourites, the terrace can accommodate 140 people. Operating Hours: Mondays 11.00am to 8.00pm (Last order 7.30pm / 7.45pm) Tuesdays to Thursdays 7.00am to 8.00pm (Last order 7.30pm / 7.45pm) Fridays to Sundays & Public Holidays 7.00am to 10.00pm (Last order 9.30pm / 9.45pm) Eve of Public Holidays 10.00pm (Last order 7930pm / 9.45pm) (Last order Food: 30 minutes before closing/ Beverage: 15 minutes before closing) Tel: / GARDEN EVENTS ROOM (GER) The Events Room caters up to 100 persons for sit-down dinners and has parquet flooring for dancing. The room is also a popular venue for the club s social activities. Tel: / POOLSIDE CAFETERIA With a prime vantage point overlooking the swimming pool at the Sports Complex, this poolside retreat is the perfect place for refreshing the spirit after a day of fun in the sun. Famous for its local fare served up with a warm smile. Operating Hours: Mondays Tuesday to Fridays Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays (Last Order 7.30pm) Closed 12.00pm to 8.00pm 8.00am to 8.00pm

67 club Information 67 POOLSIDE COVERED TERRACE (PCT) Overlooking the best view of both worlds, a panoramic view of Garden Course and the calm water of mesmerising pool amidst beautiful landscape, the Poolside Covered Terrace is a good venue for barbecue or social gatherings and can hold 30 tables with buffet tables placed on the pool deck. For bookings of rooms for private functions, please call F&B office at Tel: / TAMPINES GOLFERS LOUNGE (TGL) Closed for redevelopment GARDEN VIEW WING FIRST SToReY HELICONIA ROOM Need to hold board meetings, workshops, seminars etc? Book the Heliconia Room with seating capacity from 30 to 60 persons, offering various set-ups. IxORA ROOM Cooking and baking are such an enjoyment with a stylish kitchen studio. The room can also be used to conduct talks ranging from beauty to personal enrichment up to 40 persons. So look out for the various activities that we have in store for you printed in the bi-monthly newsmagazine. SeconD Storey LOTUS ROOM dining in privacy is guaranteed here. To add some sizzle to your events with musical touch, look no further, karaoke is recommended for more fun! Seating capacity 20 pax is available for booking. HIBISCUS ROOM More spacious than the Lotus Room, you may organise your gathering and dine in private here. Seating capacity is 30 to 60 persons. Minimum of 4 tables booking at menu price of $500 per table. KARAOKE LOUNGE Belt out your best hit songs at the self-operated Karaoke Lounge, with a seating capacity for 20 persons. Operating Hours: Mondays Tuesdays to Thursdays, Sundays & Public Holidays Fridays, Saturdays & Eve of Public Holidays Closed 10.00am to 10.00pm 10.00am to midnight

68 68 club Information SPORTS AND RECREATION SWIMMING POOLS (a) Olympic-size Pool (b) Children s Pool. Operating Hours daily 7.00am to 9.00pm Free-of-charge for members TENNIS COURTS Four hard courts are available. Operating Hours daily 7.00am to 10.00pm Free-of-charge for members SQUASH COURT Two courts are available for use. Operating Hours daily 7.00am to 10.00pm Free-of-charge for members TENNIS CLUB NIGHT Last Thursday of the month. 6.30pm to 10.00pm JACKPOT LOUNGE Try your luck at 20 jackpot machines open to all members with two guests allowed. Operating Hours Mondays 12.00pm to 9.30pm Tuesdays to Sundays 10.00am to 9.30pm THE GLASS GYM Ardent gym goers will be greeted by a magnificent view of the pool and golf course from the glass walls. No guest allowed. Personal training available Operating Hours daily 7.00am to 9.30pm TABLE TENNIS Located along the squash gallery, members and guests can enjoy this sport with bats and balls provided. Free-of-charge for members and guests. Operating Hours daily 7.00am to 10.00pm BASKETBALL & BADMINTON COURT For basketball and badminton enthusiasts, both vigorous sports to sweat it out free-ofcharge. Operating Hours daily 7.00am to 10.00pm ECLIPSE FOR TEENS A delightful venue created as a space exclusively for children of members between 12 and 21 years of age. The following are available for use. - Xbox 360 Kinect - TV room - Foosball - Pool Table Operating Hours daily 7.00am to 9.30pm For enquiries, please call / MAHJONG ROOM Located at 1 st storey of Garden view Wing with a dedicated room called Bougainvillea Room, there are three automated mahjong tables and two mahjong tables with tiles and chips available for bookings at no charge for members. Minimum charge of guests fee applicable. Operating Hours daily 7.00am to 9.30pm READING ROOM Members can retreat into the Reading Room to enjoy the latest newspapers and magazines in peace and comfort. Operating Hours daily 7.00am to 9.30pm CHILDREN S PLAYROOM The colourful and cheery room is filled with toys for children s enjoyment. Operating Hours daily 7.00am to 9.30pm ON-GOING CLASSES AT TMCC DANCING CLASSES If you ve been yearning to learn dancing, pick a date below and enrol now! Get to learn the basics of social Cha Cha, Rock & Roll, Foxtrot and many more which you can groove at parties! INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Instructor Ms Michelle Fong-Lim day Mondays, 8.00pm to 9.00pm Fees (8 lessons) $ (member); $ (guest) Instructor day Fees (8 lessons) Instructor day Fees (8 lessons) Mr Sam Fong Tuesdays, 8.00pm to 9.00pm $ (member); $ (guest) Mr Jack Goh Fridays, 7.30pm to 8.30pm $ (member); $ (guest) BEGINNERS LEVEL Instructor Mr Jovyn Low day Thursdays, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Fees (8 lessons) $ (member); $ (guest) TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING Join this class to improve and enhance your body s overall strength, flexibility and endurance. Total Body Conditioning will tone your upper and lower body regions which will contribute to good posture and total body alignment. Instructor day Fee (8 lessons) venue PILATES Ms Chris Tan Sundays, 4.30pm to 5.30pm $90.00* (member); $100.00* (guest) Glass Gym (Extension Room) Pilates is known to help improve posture, core strength and flexibility. Join now to reap the benefits of the pilates method with the help of our qualified instructress. Our courses cater to novices and advanced pilates participants. Instructor day & Time venue Ms Lau Kian Lee Thursdays, 4.30pm to 5.30pm Glass Gym (Extension Room) Fees (For 8 lessons) $ (member); $ (guest) *All fees subject to prevailing GST

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