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1 TANAH MERAH COUNTRY CLUB SINGAPORE January / February 2017 ISSUE 1 I MCI (P) 108/06/2016 Tanah Merah Country Club Newsmagazine TOP FEATURE and it s 2017 FROM THE GREENS SO MUCH TINGLE FROMJingle Bellz DINE & BE MERRY GARDEN VIEW RESTAURANT LUNAR NEW YEAR SET MENU

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3 Editor s Note 3 EDITOR S NOTE LET S ALL WORK TOWARDS KEEPING STATUS OF TMCC AS A PREMIER CLUB By Godfrey Robert ANOTHER YEAR. NEW OUTLOOK. FRESH CHALLENGE. World golf has seen some exciting finishes, but local golf faces many fresh starts. With the changing golf landscape in Singapore, clubs here are gearing themselves to tackle the new developments. with a new 18-hole layout, a modern clubhouse and posh ambience. The plan is to stage major events at the Tampines to raise the profile of TMCC. The Garden, already reduced from a Par-72 to Par-70 because of 10 hectares of land lost due to Government plans to expand Changi Airport, will eventually go back to a Par-72. Club closures, such as that of Jurong Country Club and Raffles Country Club (next year), and new leases (short and those given extensions for a premium fee) have seen club management working round the clock to get the best deal for their members. So what s in store is a talent-testing championship course at Tampines that will attract the world s best men and women golfers for tournaments and a sophisticated and challenging Garden course that will provide fun and entertainment to the amateurs. Tanah Merah Country Club is also affected, but for the premier club the picture is not so hazy as the members have also put their shoulders behind the wheels in motion to take the club forward. It was a healthy sign that at all three meetings (Meet the Designers Session, Town Hall and Extraordinary General Meeting) over the three months of October, November and December, member turnout was encouraging. At the Extraordinary General Meeting (that followed two other major meetings), the members gave their overwhelming support ( nays were zero) to the General Committee (GC) for their new plans. The lease extensions of Tampines (2040) and Garden (2035) will be worked upon with the current lease for both courses expiring in So the Tampines course will undergo redevelopment from January, and the Garden layout will follow suit if there are no further hazards posed by national demand and requirements. Tampines will be turned into a championship course what And, more importantly, their active participation through questions, dialogue and feedback meant that they cared. Replies and responses from the GC were immediate, prompt and to-the-point underlining the transparency as it works ardently to meet the targets. That resulted in a professional engagement that can only be interpreted as a positive sign. From all the talk, now it is time for action. I am confident that the caring GC will deliver on their plans, and promises, as they face the challenges throughout 2017 and beyond. But they cannot do it alone. They need good support and backing from all concerned parties for the goal is to maintain (and possibly improve) the status of TMCC as a premier club on the island and beyond. v

4 06 NEW YEAR S EVE COUNTDOWN PARTY 3 Editor s Note 5 Committee/Management List Top Feature 6 New Year s Eve Countdown Party Special Updates 16 Town Hall Meeting 24 Extraordinary General Meeting CONTENTS JANUARY / FEBRUARY 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. To advertise, please call Marketing Department at / ; marketing@tmcc.org.sg In The Know 28 Re-location of Membership Office/ Pay By Giro and Win! 29 Obtaining an Official USGA Golf Handicap 30 Golf Handicapping From The Greens 32 Combined Captains Day & Annual Prize Presentation TMCC-Seletar Committee Social Golf 39 Big Jackpot Claims 40 Golf Yuletide Challenge Golf Equipment Assessment & Education Program Golf Central 46 Hole-in-One Achievers 47 Rules of Golf In the Spotlight 48 Melvin Choo Calendar of Events 52 January February 2017 Mark Your Diary 56 Golfing Monthly Medals / The Club Matchplay Championship / TMCC Ladies Matchplay Championship 57 Golfing Men & Ladies Matchplay Championship Important Notes 58 Monthly Kids Carnival 60 Sports & Recreation Tennis Club Night / Valentine s Day Tennis Mixed Doubles Tournament / Swim For Laps Sports & Recreation Novelty Swimming Meet 62 Social Activities / Dancing Classes 63 Kitchen Workshops 64 South African Wine Pairing Dinner 65 TMCC-Sheshan Interclub Match

5 34 66 COMBINED CAPTAINS DAY & ANNUAL PRIZE PRESENTATION 2016 BREAKFAST WITH JOSEPH SCHOOLING 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 MANAGEMENT Telephone General Manager Kok Min Yee PA to GM Lee Pei Wen F&B Manager Kelvin Tham Executive Chef William Tay Assistant F&B Manager Kelvin Tong Assistant F&B Manager Sharon Lee Marketing Manager Han May Leng Marcom Executive Jeremy Tan Marketing & Events Executive Joe Peck Marketing & Sales Executive Wong Pei Ying Director of Golf Ian Geoffrey Roberts Senior Golf Course Manager Kok Cheong Ming Golf Course Manager Sim Ee Min Course Superintendent Adrian Tng Course Superintendent Derrick Tan Senior Golf Executive Samantha Leong Golf Executive Dennis Tay Chief Financial Officer Daniel Jee F&B Cost Controller Jack Lim Purchasing Executive Patrick Poon Participate 66 Breakfast with Joseph Schooling 68 3 Days 2 Nights Children s Adventure Camp 2016 Fun in Action 70 Learn to Make Your Own Pizza / Fond of Tiramisu Dine & Be Merry 71 GGT Weekend Specials 72 Whisky Promotion 73 Lunar New Year Set Menu 12 Animal Signs in Chinese Zodiac Animals Outlook for Club Information Director of Corporate Services Jeanie Milakov jeanie@tmcc.org.sg Assistant HR Manager Wendy Choo wendychoo@tmcc.org.sg HR & Admin Executive Shirley Siew shirleysiew@tmcc.org.sg HR & Admin Executive Desmond Goh desmondgoh@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 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 welcomes the new year in glittering fashion Saturday, 31 December 2016 By Godfrey Robert and it s 2017

7 TOPFeature 7 The diners were not blinking once, but twice A total of 137 diners (86 members and 51 guests) walked the red carpet as they entered the lobby with the knowledge that they were going to welcome the new year (2017). And everything and everybody was sparkling. Because they were all dressed in sparkling blink blink outfits, in tandem with what the theme for the Countdown Party was. Appropriately titled Diamonds & Sparkles, the New Year s Eve party at the Garden Banquet Room was all about light, shine and twinkle. Even the door gifts, a wine stopper, was in the shape of a diamond. And it was prizes galore as there were three lucky winners of the early bird draw, which was followed by dancing. As usual, the programme cards and menu cards were creatively done by enclosing them onto the provided table wine bottles.

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15 TOPFeature 15 The battery-operated flickering candles wrapped around shimmering beads and diamond covered vases gave a cosy yet classy look to suit the party s theme. The room was enhanced by computerised lights that brought up the mood for the night, and five dancers aptly dressed in shimmering sequined dance outfits added a further glow. There was joy and happiness as the countdown ended and there was a big exchange of wishes and hugs. And the five committee members on stage Messers Ho Beng Huat, Kazuo Sugino, Benny Tay, Tan Boon Huat and Gary Ong were showered with 12-inch champagne confetti as the cheers rang loud. And the mood was further enhanced by the popular emcee Harjit Singh, with singer Reim de Wolff, of the group Blue Diamonds, giving his rendition of the oldies. With much energy expanded and fabulous food digested, the exchange of wishes continued as more lucky draw prizes were given out by Mr Ho Beng Huat. The five-piece band of Vernon Cornelius, from the once dynamic The Quests, Singapore s famous 1960 s pioneer pop-group, raised the tempo and lightened the mood. The merry-making began minutes before the stroke of midnight, all tables were given luminous light sticks to make creative bracelets, headgears etc and confetti soon flooded the room. And the diners did not go home hungry as supper was all about teochew porridge before their departures. Goodbye 2016, Welcome v

16 16 Special Updates Catch up on the latest happenings on and around our Golf Greens! In three successive months, there were three major Country Club s 35-year existence never has been this THE WHAT, WHY AND HOW OF LEASE RENEWAL FUNDING ANDRedevelopment PLANS

17 Special Updates 17 meetings involving members. It is unprecedented, in Tanah Merah been done. Why? Read on to find out GC steels itself to get best deals for TMCC members while facing golfing challenges Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, 15 November 2016 By Godfrey Robert So after the Members Meet the Designers Session on 11 October 2016, a Town Hall meeting was held on 15 November, followed by the Extraordinary General Meeting on 7 December in order that members are fully aware of the GC s plans to face the tough challenges ahead. Ninety members attended the October meeting, and the GC was pleased that 270 members turned up for the November session and 102 members for the EGM. And transparency was the buzzword as club president Ho Beng Huat and his GC team were upfront with their exciting plans and to-the-point with their replies to members queries. TOWN HALL MEETING Mr Ho, in his opening briefing, reiterated that the lease extensions were subject to adjustments in the current boundaries, with the backdrop being the Government acquisition of some 10 hectares of land at the Garden course towards the end of 2014 which resulted in the reconfiguration of the Garden layout from a par-72 to par-70. With the golfing landscape in Singapore changing so fast, Tanah Merah Country Club s (TMCC) General Committee (GC) has been burning the midnight lamp to face the challenging new developments. From 14 golf clubs here, now it s down to 13 with Jurong Country Club closing its doors on 31 December and making way for the high speed rail project to occupy its land. In almost five years time, another three clubs are likely to go while the remaining 11 clubs will see changes with respective leases to expire in the next 20 years or so. TMCC will also face the daunting challenges in the light of the current land lease expiring on 31 December 2021, but extensions being granted to 2035 (for the Garden course) and 2040 (for the Tampines course). The impending developments mean that TMCC cannot sit still, so the GC is taking steps to ensure that the club retains its status as a premier country club in Singapore. Plans are being rolled out for the Tampines course to undergo extensive redevelopment of the golf course and clubhouse in January 2017, followed by the course redevelopment of the Garden layout. He then detailed the Public Utilities Board s (PUB) infrastructure plans to widen large drainage canals that run through both the Garden and Tampines courses after And with the Land Transport Authority s plans to expand ECP, Garden s holes 4 and 5 will be affected while Holes 2, 6 and 8 and the driving range will be partially affected. This would necessitate a second reconfiguration of Garden The new boundary lines for the Tampines course have been finalised and the club expects the final boundary lines for the Garden course to be completed in The club has applied for lease renewal for the Tampines course to the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) while that for the Garden course will be done in 2018 or later once the boundaries and timing for the ECP expansion plans are finalised. The club had appointed Savills to assess the lease premium for renewal of the two courses, for which the valuation stood at $28 million (Tampines) and $12 million (Garden). The Government s Chief Valuer determined that the lease premium for Tampines is about $30.1 million, slightly higher than that assessed by Savills. It was disclosed that an EGM will be convened to ask members to approve a resolution to renew the lease for the Tampines course at a premium of $30.1 million plus GST.

18 18 Special Updates Captain Lee Lian Hong then told the members that redevelopment for the Tampines layout had been on the table for several years. But factors, such as uncertainties on the public infrastructural works had held back the redevelopment. So Tampines will be closed for 15 months, January 2017 to March Its remake was also prompted by the PUB notification that it should be self-sufficient in water supply as the club did not have priority relative to other industrial needs. The Tampines Course after the last renovation, 16 years ago, had also shown elements of wear and tear with crumbling lake walls and mutated turf on the greens and fairways. Another consideration was that the upgrading of the irrigation and sprinkler systems would involve heavy maintenance costs. Mr Lee said that the future Tampines course, designed by Phil Jacobs, will be an 18-hole championship course; challenging to the professionals and enjoyable for all. The front nine and back nine will have different views with existing trees being retained or relocated where possible. The course s length will effectively be longer than the existing course, with enough spare tees for play at different lengths. The choice was Paspalum Platinum for the greens and Zoysia Matrella for tees, fairways and roughs. The intent is for Tampines to stage a reputable international championship in order to re-establish the rightful position of the new course. There will be a complete upgrade of the Tampines clubhouse, along with the course, with only the pitched roof to the changing room to be retained. A new banquet room will be added to cater to members gathering and corporate events so that golfers are not inconvenienced to drive to Garden for dinner after the games. Treasurer Victor Liew spelt out that an estimated $53 million is allocated for the Tampines redevelopment ($35 million for the course and reconstruction of the driving range) and $18 million for clubhouse reconstruction with furnishing and installation of kitchen equipment. Redevelopment of Garden is estimated to cost $25 million. An estimated $30 million working capital and funds for fixed asset replacement is required as revenue from golf and F&B will be impacted during the extensive redevelopment period. The club has a total shortfall of $56 million after deducting $96 million cash reserves and addition of the lease renewal premiums for both Tampines and Garden locations. Mr Liew added that unlike normal corporations, the club has no access to funding from banks or through the issue of bonds. The club can only seek funding from its members. Ordinary, Corporate or Subscribing Members who wish to have their TMCC members extended beyond the current lease (31 December 2021) can opt-in by way of paying the Members Top-Up Contribution, which is estimated between $21,400 and $26,750 including GST for each member. Mr Liew mentioned that an estimated 80 per cent of members are expected to top-up. Members will be given two months to decide if they wish to extend their membership by paying the top-up contribution and the final payment and schedules will be provided soon. Members are given the option to make full payment or they can choose to make an initial payment of $5,350 including GST and the balance over 24 monthly interest-free instalments. Vice-president Lee Kwong Weng briefed members about the one-time offer the club is offering to Subscribing Members (categories A and B) to convert their membership to Ordinary transferable memberships. Subscribing Members will be given up to two months to accept the one-off Concessionary Conversion Fee (CCF) of $53,500 including GST. There is an option to pay the CCF over a period of 36 monthly interest-free instalments after an initial payment of $10,700 including GST. This CCF will take effect before the collection of the top-up contribution and Subscribing Members who do not convert to Ordinary Membership are still entitled to extend their membership by paying the top-up contribution. Mr Lee said that the rationale behind this concessionary conversion offer is to help in raising funds and to give Subscribing members a viable opportunity to convert to an Ordinary membership at a reasonable conversion fee. The objective is not to unwittingly create speculative play for a windfall gain and to be fair to all members, including Ordinary Members, who are not directly affected by this exercise.v

19 Special Updates 19 SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SESSION President opened the Q&A session for members to clear their doubts and welcomed feedback and suggestions for the General Committee. Dr Neo Eak Chan (N358) queried if the Subscribing Memberships (categories A and B) will cease after 31 Dec President responded that Subscribing Members would not be compelled to convert to Ordinary membership. Subscribing Members who did not opt for the conversion to Ordinary membership would remain as Subscribing Members. By making the Members Top-Up Contribution, Subscribing Members can also have their Subscribing memberships extended to Mr Wee Koon San (W573) asked what would happen when a Subscribing Member who did not convert to an Ordinary membership passes away, i.e. whether the membership can be transferred. President answered that the Estate of the deceased Subscribing Member would take charge of the membership as an asset. The Estate would be able to sell the membership after converting it to an Ordinary Membership by payment of a conversion fee. Mr Justyn Adam Jagger (J6237) congratulated the GC for reacting well when the golf course was affected due to acquisition of land by the government. He commented that the proposals put together by the GC in a short period of time deserves the members support. He has two proposals for the GC to consider. First, would the GC be willing to seek a valuation of the Club s Ordinary Membership in December 2019, to help members make an informed decision whether it would be worthwhile to opt in for the Members Top-Up Contribution. Second, Mr Jagger would like the Committee to consider offering a tiered membership structure post-2021, to address the diverse members demographics and appetite for playing rights on the golf courses. He illustrated his suggestion with the following example: An assumed base price of $25,000 will buy the principal Ordinary Member full playing rights on all days of the week on both Tampines and Garden courses. $50,000 will buy the principal Ordinary member playing rights at both Tampines and Garden Courses, while family and spouse are limited to play only at the Garden Course. $15,000 can be offered to pioneer club members with playing rights on the Garden Course and perhaps limited playing rights at Tampines Course. President commented that TMCC s membership price is determined by the prevailing market forces of supply and demand. It would not be possible for valuers or accountants to determine accurately the price at a certain future date. President said he would like to share with members another way to look at making a decision on whether to make the top-up contribution. He said the current market price of an Ordinary Membership ranges from $90,000 to $95,000. If a member tops up and extends his membership to 2040, he would be able to enjoy the significantly upgraded Club s facilities and the value of his membership is protected. If he decides later he would not be using the Club any more he can sell his membership and recover some money. President cited the example of Sentosa Golf Club, which carried out a similar top-up contribution exercise recently, and the value of its membership increased by more than the top-up contribution amount after the exercise was completed. On the other hand if a member chooses not to top up then his membership would end in 2021 and the value of his membership would start to drop and eventually reach zero value in 2021, when the membership expires. President said members should think about which would be the better choice. President then addressed the second proposal regarding having a tiered membership with top-up contributions differentiated on the basis of usage of the Club s facilities by the principal member only or including his spouse and children and whether usage is confined to one golf course or both. He said a tiered membership would be a fundamental change to our membership structure. The Club was founded on the principle of a family membership, i.e. a member with a spouse and children and full right of access all Club facilities. And all current members joined the club with this expectation and on this understanding. We would have to think carefully whether we can change the basis of this understanding without consent or choice by members. President said he would like to hear more views from other members regarding the tiered membership proposal.

20 20 Special Updates Mr Vivek Jain (J7928) described himself as a relatively new member who had bought the Club s membership at $150,000. He commented that the Members Top-Up Contribution of $20,000 is a heavy price for members to pay to have their membership extended, considering the economy outlook and how golf courses are being looked at in Singapore. He would like to know why the GC decided to redevelop the existing Tampines Couse, which is already a very good golf course, into a Championship course. He also asked why was there a need to make changes to the existing Clubhouse that is under-utilized. President replied that the Club does not have much of a choice regarding redevelopment. PUB had indicated that going forward it would not be able to supply water during drought periods. Therefore, the Club has to build a golf course with sufficient water carrying capacity. The Tampines location is also more than 20 years old and showing wear and tear. TMCC, as a premier golf club, would itself want to have a championship course, able to host at least one high profile international event each year to set TMCC apart from the average golf club, and uphold the value of the Club. As for Garden another 10 hectares of land would be taken for the expansion of the ECP which would affect several holes and the Club cannot just do nothing. The General Committee is obliged to invest some money to reconfigure Garden and keep it going as a respectable 18-hole golf course. President assured members it would be money well spent. Mr Eddy Goh (G1322) Goh concurred with President that the Club was founded on the basis of a family club and it should remain as such. It would not be wise to marginalise members and their family by offering a tiered membership. To impose restrictions on the use of the Club s facilities by members spouses and children would complicate matters. Mr Hwang Teng Aun (H184) asked if the GC has considered the possibility of digging a tunnel under ECP to link up the Garden course with the Tampines course. With both courses linked, the Club can save on building a new Clubhouse in Tampines. He commented that the future Garden Course doesn t look like a very good golf course and if we might be able to integrate 4 or 5 holes of the future Garden course at the Tampines site. Mr Hwang would also like to know if the GC had looked at the aging membership profile and given due consideration to members who may not use the golf courses beyond 2021, but would like to continue as a member to make use of the Club s social facilities? President assured members that the redeveloped Garden course would still be a very good golf course and the GC is committed to deliver on that objective. President acknowledged a tunnel under the ECP to integrate our two courses would be a big advantage. However, it was a surprise to find out that it would be very expensive to construct a tunnel under a live expressway and the cost would be more than $20 million. President also noted the aging profile of our membership and the decrease in activities. He said the GC would take back this feedback and study further how to deal with this issue. Mr Peter Chia (C1081) asked if a Subscribing A Member passes away, can the membership be transferred to a family member, and what is the typical rate of conversion fee to an Ordinary membership. President replied that the Club rules do not allow the transfer of Subscribing membership (category A) to a family member. The Subscribing member must first convert to an Ordinary membership before transfer is allowed. The typical conversion fee to Ordinary membership ranges from $8,000-$150,000. The Concessionary Conversion Fee offer of $50,000 is a significant discount for most Subscribing Members. Mr Chia (C1081 suggested offering different top-up contribution amount for members, based on their usage of golfing and nongolfing facilities. For example, the Club can offer social membership to members who are non-golfers. President clarified that currently the Club only has one type of membership which is full membership with access rights to all Club facilities. The Club does not have a social membership for non-golfing members as it was founded fundamentally as a golf club with supplementary social facilities. The GC did consider, many years ago, if the Club should offer social membership and it was decided not to go ahead. President said some members do prefer the quiet and uncrowded ambience of TMCC. The GC can study the social membership option again. Mr Cheang Wai Yew (C36) agreed with Mr Eddy Goh s statement on keeping TMCC to the fundamentals as a family club and not to deviate and offer social memberships. He also questioned the rationale of a 5-year moratorium imposed on Subscribing B Members when they convert to Ordinary Membership. He feels that a Subscribing B Member would have paid more than the current market price of an Ordinary Membership to convert to an Ordinary Member. Hence, he thinks that the moratorium is not necessary. Furthermore, the Club stands to gain transfer fee revenue when members sell their membership, so there should be no reason to prevent members from selling early. President thanked Mr Cheang for his views on keeping the Club as a family club and not go for social membership. As for the five-year moratorium President said it coincided with the expiry of the current land lease in But more importantly, as Subscribing members are being offered a special and substantial discount to convert to Ordinary Membership, it would not be fair to the Club and other members if the Subscribing members sell off their memberships in the market immediately after the conversion. This would further depress the market price of the Club. The value of the Club membership is expected to increase after the enhancement of facilities and improvement of assets over the next few years and after the 5 years moratorium the converting members can then decide to sell if they want to.

21 Special Updates 21 Mr. Wee Yhih Terk Barry (W4265) proposed that the Club take up a bank loan so as to reduce the capital contribution by members. He also suggested that perhaps another possibility would be for members to contribute by way of an interest-free loan instead of making a capital top-up. Treasurer explained that it was not likely banks would grant a loan to a Club. Even if the Club is able to secure a bank loan, it would be subjected to a lot of governance and conditions that would hamper the operations of the Club. The GC would nevertheless take back this suggestion to consider though it might not be easy to execute. As for borrowing from members the Club would be using the funds for long term improvement of infrastructure and facilities. Monies borrowed from members should not be used for long term development purposes as it would cause a mismatch between the Club s assets and liabilities. Mr Peter Chia (C1081) would like to know why the proposal wasn t put to the consent of members by voting. He queried if members would have the opportunity to vote and prioritise on the different impending projects. President explained that the Club s constitution puts a lot of responsibility on the GC. In order for the Club to move along smoothly without factional division and protracted disputes, the GC has been empowered to take on the responsibility and act in the best interests of the Club. Members should entrust the GC to do its job and if the GC fails to do its job it can be replaced by members. However, the Club should not operate by asking for a vote from members for every decision it makes. Vice President shared that the Club is in fact facing a pleasant problem in that members are being offered the chance to extend their memberships compared to the situation faced by some other clubs in Singapore. The GC is a microcosm of TMCC s membership with Corporate member, Ordinary member and Subscribing member all represented inside. The GC is obliged, as a committee, to make sure that going forward it should look at the long term sustainability of the Club, beyond immediate concerns and to take on a balanced approach. The GC will continue the good work done by previous GCs that left members with a comfortable accumulated reserve of $96 million because of their past prudent management. President added that the GC would seek specific approval from members on whether the Club would want to renew its lease of the land on the terms and conditions offered by the Singapore Land Authority. An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) would be called shortly for members to approve and accept the lease renewal offer for the Tampines Course. Mr Jeremy Holbrook (H7857) supported the idea of a tiered membership as he felt it would be more equitable for members with family to contribute more as opposed to the contribution by a single-principal member. He queried on the high working capital of about 60% of the funding shortfall when the golf courses are closed for redevelopment works. He commented that while revenue would drop, operating cost should also be reduced when the golf courses are closed for redevelopment. President commented he would like to hear more views from members on the suggestions on different types of membership structures, and the GC would study the suggestions. Treasurer replied that there would be an extensive drawdown of the Club s reserves in order to pay for the lease renewal. The closing of the golf courses for redevelopment would see a significant impact on revenue but not so much on expenditure as not all the staff could be laid off. The Club would need to maintain sufficient cash flow in order to stay sustainable in operations, with a buffer for contingencies. He understands that members would like to contribute as little as possible to the Club, but members have to know that a Club, unlike a typical corporation, has no recourse to temporary borrowings and the allocated sum for working capital was a judgement call for prudent cash flow management. Mr Holbrook asked if funds would be returned to members if the working capital was more than what was needed. Treasurer replied that the funds would be used for the benefit of all members, and if there should be any surpluses these would also be used solely for the benefit of the Club. Mr Holbrook suggested that the funding can be a blend of capital contributions from members and issuance of bonds to members with interest rates of 3% to 4%. He would like to see other schemes and alternatives be offered to members on funding the shortfall. Treasurer replied that raising capital would be more sustainable for the Club as opposed to borrowing. With a bond, the Club would need to constantly worry about generating sufficient income for repayment. Mr. Ronald Ong, GC member, shared that the Club, as a not-for-profit organisation, operates at break-even or slight surplus at the operating level. The Club is thankful to past GCs for the $96 million of accumulated reserves it has today. As a matter of principle the accumulated reserves should be used for the development of the Club to enhance and develop assets for the benefit of members in the future, such as building a new golf course and clubhouse. As for the lease renewal premium component, he reckoned it should be the joint responsibility of all members as tenants to contribute further capital to extend the lease.

22 22 Special Updates Mr Koh Ker Jen, Gerald (K3891) asked if the GC has the discretion to decide on matters without putting it to a vote. President replied that under the constitution, the Committee has the discretion to make decisions for projects like golf course redevelopment. Ms Goh Sue Ping, Michelle (G7524) commented that she likes the quiet swimming pool in the Club and commended the overall improvement in the service quality of the Club. She hoped the Club would maintain its excellent service standards and social activities. President thanked Ms. Goh for her comments and said the committee appreciated her support. Mr Ng Say Eng (N2587) reckoned that after the redevelopment works, the Club s membership would be valued at above $50,000. He suggested the Club can put up 1000 new memberships at $50,000 each for sale to current members to raise $50 million which would be enough to meet funding needs and hence no need to ask for contributions from members. The sale can be done by way of bidding or drawing lots. President mentioned that the GC did consider selling new memberships but decided against it as current market price was rather depressed. Treasurer explained that to issue new memberships below market price to some members would be a leakage of Club revenue and also not beneficial equally to all members in general. Mr Hwang Teng Aun (H184) Building on Mr. Ng s point, Mr. Hwang also proposed that assuming 20% of the members do not top up and renew their membership beyond 2021, the Club can sell about 500 new memberships at $100,000 each in 3 to 4 years time and raise a capital of $50 million. Excess funds, if any, can be refunded to members. President and Treasurer clarified that the Club constitution would not allow return of funds to members. Balance of funds would go to charity if the Club were to wind up. Captain shared that selling below market value to current members was not a good idea speaking from his personal experience with another club in Singapore which did something similar by selling new memberships below market price to raise capital. The market became flooded with new sellers and the club membership price never recovered to its previous level. Mr Sim Kwang Chai (S457) Mr. Sim enquired what would happen if the working capital of $30 million is overestimated; and only half rather than the estimated 80% of Club members make the Members Top-Up Contribution. He said the committee is obliged to come up with a solution that would keep members happy. President explained that a range of $20,000 to $25,000 has been indicated for the Top-Up Contribution, as components such as the tender prices, lease renewal premium are yet to be finalised. Calculations would be based on actual expenditure and definitive figures as much as possible, to provide members with the best estimates. President said as a members club where all funds collected belong to members the intention is not to ask for more than necessary. Treasurer said that there is a pool of members with transferable membership who would most likely top up and extend their membership to 2040, as they would not want to see the value of their membership diminish if they do not top up. Hence the estimate of 80% of members topping up is reasonable. Ms Chen May Lin (C2810) suggested a waiver of the transfer fee from members who wish to transfer their membership to their children as she thinks it will help to decrease the average age of members. General Manager informed that under the current Club Rules, transfer of the membership to a child or immediate member of the family shall only be waived upon the death of the club member. For normal transfers the fee is $30,000. President said the GC would look into this request. Mr Loh Soo Eng (L1473) Mr. Loh enquired if the Estate can sell off the membership of a Subscribing Member who has passed away during the 5-year moratorium period. Vice President replied that the GC would look at special circumstances like this on a case-by-case basis and would most probably allow the Estate to take charge and sell off the membership. Mr Low Yeow Boon (L8030) voiced concern on possible over-budgeting of funds required. As the money contributed to the Club cannot be returned to members when there is surplus, he suggested the setting up of a special Development fund in an ESCROW format so that any surplus due to over-budgeting can be returned to members. Treasurer replied that the Club is not a typical corporation. The budgeting philosophy of the club is not to make money, but to breakeven to ensure the sustainability of the Club s operations. The ESCROW structure may not work for a club, which is lacking in economies of scale, and the administrative expenses incurred might be high and not commensurate with the amount kept in the escrow account.

23 Special Updates 23 Mr Cheong Chow Yin (C9951) said the Club budgeted $30 million to redevelop the Garden course after a further 10 hectares of land are given up but there are no details given. He would like to know whether this $30 million would be well spent and members are happy with it. Captain shared that the Development committee, on a priority basis, had been working on the redevelopment plans of Tampines Course. Tenders evaluation and award would be in December, in order for works to start in January 2017 There are plans to redevelop a Par 72 for the new Garden Course, based on the designer s preliminary view using available land. It would not be as long as Tampines but it would still be very playable in terms of the blue and white tees. Details for the Garden Course would be developed with professional designers after the Tampines redevelopment commences and details would be shared with members. Treasurer clarified that the budgeted amount is $22 million for the new Garden and $3 million for improving the clubhouse. Mr Teo Chiang Chai (T5799) questioned why GST is charged for the Members Top-Up Contribution. He was keen to know if the Club is expecting to operate in a yearly deficit of over $1 million over 24 years, based on the budgeted working capital of $30 million. He asked if the working capital of $30 million included possible future membership sales and suggested the Club to sell 50 memberships every 4 years to cover the deficit. Treasurer replied that in order for the Club to have sustainable cash flow as a not-for-profit organization, cash is needed as a buffer. Moving forward, the Club might consider using capital collection to defray operational losses. The future sale of memberships was not factored into the working capital of $30 million as the sale of new membership is quite uncertain depending on timing and market conditions. As for GST, it is chargeable on all payments as stipulated by the government. Mr Vincent Law Mun Loong (T6991) would like to know about the plans and developments for children of members, and if there any provisions for junior golfers in the redevelopment of the golf courses to make it more junior-friendly. He suggested having a 9-hole/ Executive course for junior and lady golfers. Captain replied that there is an on-going review of the Junior Development programme that has members currently. The sub-committee is now engaging professionals to see how to take the group of junior golfers to the intermediate and advanced level. At present, junior golfers with a proficiency certificate or handicap are allowed on the course after 5pm. With land reserved at the Tampines site for canal expansion and road widening, the spare 3 holes would be used as part of redevelopment into an 18-hole Championship course. The GC would look into the possibility of spare holes at the future Garden course. Mr Tay Geok Beng, Jimmy (T532) asked if the Club can do away with 2-years Term Memberships, as he felt that Term Memberships are killing the prices of Corporate Memberships. President replied that Term Memberships were made available as some corporations preferred not to have a golf club membership as an asset item on their balance sheet, and also to cater to companies with expatriate staff who might be posted here for a short period. It was acknowledged that the presence of Term Memberships could have a negative impact on the market price of Corporate Memberships and the GC would look into this. The Club would issue only a limited numbers of Term Memberships. Mr Vivek Jain (T7928) asked if it was possible for the GC to reconsider and give up the idea of transforming Tampines Course into a championship course. Without the championship course, it can save the Club $25-30 million. President replied that the indication is that most members would want the Club to have a Championship course. President thanked members for their queries and feedback. He said the General Committee would consider further several of the suggestions proposed. Members can be assured that the General Committee will deliver a very good golf course and Tanah Merah Country Club would be an enhanced golf club.

24 24 Special Updates Unanimous SUPPORT FOR LEASE EXTENSION Extraordinary General Meeting Wednesday, 7 December 2016 By Godfrey Robert After a welcome healthy debate, the resolution to extend the lease for Tanah Merah s Country Club s Tampines golf course was approved. And the unanimous supportof the resolution given by members who attended the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 7 December was a thumbs-up to the General Committee who took pains to explain every detail to the members at the meeting. So the offer by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) for extension of the lease for the Tampines course to 2040 at a lease premium of $30.1 million before GST (deadline was 23 December) was easily accepted. After welcoming the members, club president Ho Beng Huat went at lengths to explain the lease renewal details. He said that the lease premium of $30.1 million was calculated based on the current Gross Floor Area (GFA) of the Tampines clubhouse and that the SLA had only the previous day notified the club that any increase in the current GFA would result in additional premium. In view of that the club would be reviewing the size of the proposed new Tampines clubhouse to minimise payment of additional premium.

25 Special Updates 25 He added that the club would apply to renew the lease for the Garden course to 2035 once the authorities confirm the new boundary lines for Garden, possibly in The $30.1 million lease premium was also comparable to those for Sentosa Golf Club and Laguna National Golf and Country Club on a per square metre rate. In providing some background, Mr Ho reiterated some of what he said at the Town Hall Meeting, namely the commissioning of professional valuation company Savills to do the sums on the land premium for Tampines. Savills first valuation was $34.4 million, which was adjusted to $28 million after some discussion. The offer from SLA, based on a valuation done by the Chief Valuer, at $30.1 million, is in the lower range between the valuations done by Savills. The GC therefore assessed the offer of $30.1 million to be reasonable and affordable to the club and hence recommended that the members accept the SLA offer. And the support was overwhelming, judging by the resolution vote. v

26 Five $100 F&B VOUCHERS up for grabs! Please circle the correct answer. 1. SGA Centralised Handicapping System will post a Penalty Score if you do not post and acceptable score within how many days of playing? A. 7 days B. 13 days C. 21 days 2. Where has the Membership Office relocated to? A. Garden Golf Reception Building B. Sports Complex C. Tampines Golf Reception Building Congratulations Winners! Did you get all the answers right in the previous round? These five lucky winners did. Answers to Quiz & Win Issue 5 (November/December 2016) 1. B) Saturday, 18 February C) Poolside Café 3. A) Sunday, 5 February C) Formal & Elegant 5. B) 2 sessions Winners 1 C T L T N When is the date for the Make Your Own Wholemeal Baguette Workshop? A. Saturday, 11 February 2017 B. Saturday, 18 February 2017 C. Saturday, 25 February 2017 Quiz & Win Entry Form Company: Name: 4. Which brand of whisky is on promotion at all F&B outlets? A. Johnnie Walker B. The Macallan C. Jack Daniels 5. When is the Swim For Laps 2017 taking place? A. Sunday, 12 March 2017 B. Sunday, 19 March 2017 C. Sunday, 26 March 2017 Club No.: Address: Tel: Fax: I agree to receive announcements, events & promotions via this (please tick) Closing Date: Thursday, 16 February 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.

27 Special Updates 27 Newsmagazine The official publication of Tanah Merah Country Club, one of the most prestigious golf clubs in this region. Published bi-monthly, the newsmagazine has a circulation of 3,000 copies per issue and is distributed to all club members. It offers advertisers an opportunity to reach a very affluent group of consumers comprising business personnel, leading local / expatriate professionals to senior civil servants - all of whom have the propensity to spend on quality goods and services. Copies are also sent to local and foreign golf clubs. ADVERTISING RATES 2016 Full Page Full Colour (ROP) S$1,500 Inside Front Cover S$2,300 MEMBERSHIP PROFILE BY OCCUPATION 2% Students 3% Others 1% Public Servants (including minister) 1% Supervisors, Working executives 1% Diplomatic Corps 0.2% Military Personnel Inside Back Cover S$2,000 Outside Back Cover Double Page Spread Insertions S$2,500 S$3,000 S$1,500 Note: Other conditions subject to approval by General Manager / Marketing Manager. All rates are in Singapore Dollars and subject to prevailing GST. A 15% commission is allowed for Accredited Advertising Agencies. 47% MDs & GMs, Division Managers Professionals (including legal, technical financial, academic, etc) 27% Directors, Presidents, VPs 17.8% Chairmen, Partners, Sole Proprietors To advertise, please call Marketing Department at / 0304 or marketing@tmcc.org.sg to find out more!

28 28 In theknow 01 RE-LOCATION OF MEMBERSHIP OFFICE Be the first to know about the latest club happenings and membership updates! The Membership office has re-located to the Garden Golf Reception Building. Contact numbers remain unchanged. For enquiries on Membership, please call / PAY BY GIRO AND 02 WIN! With the Club gravitating towards the use of technology, members are highly encouraged to make payments towards their monthly settlements of Club accounts through Interbank Giro. Stand a chance to win a weekday golf flight at Tampines course or $100 F&B vouchers in our quarterly lucky draw. So apply and go GIRO now! Here are the latest winners in our quarterly lucky draw: Oliver Hua Bin Tan Yau Boon Barrie Chia Nam Toon Toshiyuki Esaka Weekday flight at Tampines $100 dining voucher at GVR $100 dining voucher at GVR $100 dining voucher at GVR

29 In theknow OBTAINING AN OFFICIAL USGA GOLF HANDICAP USE OF THE GOLF COURSE Members, their spouses and their children and Guests must have a valid official Golf Handicap or must be in possession of a Proficiency Certificate recognised by the Greens Committee before they can use the Golf Course. Members with Official Golf Handicap are able to start golfing upon joining the Club. Please submit your Golf Handicap Certificate to the Club Members without Official Handicap Index and wish to play golf may obtain their Golf Handicap by completing the following steps: STEP 1 Rules & Etiquette Session & Golf Skills Proficiency Assessment 2017 SCHEDULE CLASSROOM: 10:00am DRIVING RANGE: 11:30am Sat 14 January Sat 11 February Sat 18 March Sat 22 April Sat 20 May Sat 17 June MINIMUM 4 PARTICPANTS - Please register with Garden Golf Office your preferred date before the closing date. (Garden Golf Office at / ) STEP 2 Courtesy Round (9-Hole On-Course Assessment) A Member who has completed Step 1 and is ready to proceed to Step 2 is to register with Garden Golf office at or On completion of the Courtesy Round, the member will be able to play golf on Weekdays and evening 9-Holes. After the member has submitted a minimum of 5 x 18-Hole Scorecards, the handicap system will generate an Official USGA Golf Handicap Index. With an Official Golf Handicap, the member will be able to play golf on Weekdays, Weekends and Public Holidays. Note Step 2 may be waived for Members who demonstrate exceptional Golf Proficiency during the PC Assessment. Members are advised to be well prepared for PC Assessment.

30 30 In theknow 04 GOLF HANDICAPPING Penalty Scores To avoid Penalty Scores, please post your score after each round of play whether it is 9 holes or 18 holes. SGA Centralised Handicapping System (SGA-CHS) The SGA CHS tracks golfers who play AT ANY GOLF COURSE IN SINGAPORE and requires that a score be posted in order for golfers to avoid being awarded a penalty score. Golf Clubs will upload the Play List of Golfers in the SGA CHS. If you do not post an acceptable score within 13 days of playing, CHS will post a penalty score equal to the lowest Handicap Differential in your scoring record on the 14 th day. Golfers can post their scores anywhere and anytime using the Internet or through the SGA CHS phone App that can be downloaded on ios or Android devices. Instead of returning the scorecards to Golf Office to post, Members are encouraged to post their scores using the CHS APP immediately after the game. You should not submit your scorecard to your club if you have already posted your scores directly to CHS. TMCC Handicap Committee

31 In theknow 31 Members, please note that the club s facilities will be closed on the following days during the Lunar New Year: GOLF COURSES Garden Course Friday, 27 January 2017 Saturday, 28 January 2017 Sunday, 29 January 2017 AM - Open PM - last tee off 1.30 pm & no evening 9 holes Driving Range Friday, 27 January 2017 Range open until 6.00 pm Saturday, 28 January 2017 (Last issuance of range balls at 5.00 pm) Sunday, 29 January 2017 Normal Operations F&B OUTLETS Garden View Restaurant Friday, 27 January 2017 Open until 9.00 pm & Garden Lounge Saturday, 28 January 2017 Closed Sunday, 29 January 2017 Closed Monday, 30 January 2017 Open Poolside Cafeteria Friday, 27 January 2017 Open until 6.00 pm Saturday, 28 January 2017 Open until 6.00 pm Sunday, 29 January 2017 Closed Monday, 30 January 2017 Open Garden Golfers Terrace Friday, 27 January 2017 Open until 6.00 pm Saturday, 28 January 2017 Open until 6.00 pm Sunday, 29 January 2017 Open until 6.00 pm Monday, 30 January 2017 Open SPORTS COMPLEX Swimming Pool, Squash, Tennis Friday, 27 January 2017 Open until 2.30 pm Glass Gym, Eclipse Room and Saturday, 28 January 2017 Open until 4.30 pm Children s Room Sunday, 29 January 2017 Open Monday, 30 January 2017 Open Jackpot Lounge Friday, 27 January 2017 Closed Saturday, 28 January 2017 Closed Sunday, 29 January 2017 Closed Monday, 30 January 2017 Open CHANGING ROOMS Garden Course Friday, 27 January 2017 Open until 8.00 pm Main Clubhouse Saturday, 28 January 2017 Closed Sunday, 29 January 2017 Closed Sports Complex Friday, 27 January 2017 Open until 2.30 pm Saturday, 28 January 2017 Open until 4.30 pm Sunday, 29 January 2017 Open Monday, 30 January 2017 Open Note: Eve of Lunar New Year Friday, 27 January st Day of Lunar New Year Saturday, 28 January nd Day of Lunar New Year Sunday, 29 January 2017

32 32 From the Greens We are Champions for 2016! Catch up on the latest happenings on and around our Golf Greens! TOAST TO HistoricLeague Columbia Threadneedle must have been elated with TMCC s success Combined Captains Day & Annual Prize Presentation 2016 Sunday, 13 November 2016 By Godfrey Robert

33 From the Greens 33 From left: Hia Hui Kim, Goh Hup Chor, Wong Hung Khim & Wee Hian Win AT CAPTAINS DAY It was a historic first for Tanah Merah Country Club as they played consistent golf to win the SGA Inter-club league. The support of the investment company was overwhelming and its commitment to stay on left many golfers elated. At the Combined Captains Day and TMCC Annual Prize Presentation (Golf and Sports 2016), this was the talking point as golfers looked back on a year to remember. Another talking point was Columbia Threadneedle s continued support for the league team and a big thank you was offered by all golfers to the company boss Raymundo Yu. No doubt, the list of prizewinners, among whom were the who s who of golf at TMCC, also received their plaudits. Especially so because they were all champions in their own right, winning silverware not only on that day (13 November) at the Garden course but also over the months in various kinds of competitions.

34 34 From the Greens From left: Choo Chiau Beng, Lam Lian Suan, Gregory Foo & Joachim Toh From left: Dennis Lim, Chan Hean Kheong, Vincent Tay & Ko Kum Chuan From left: Lee Meng Kit, Wong Weng Tew, Joey Chang & Eric Lim From left: Kenneth Png, Sabrina Png, Gillian Sim & Billy Lee From left: Simon Chew, Daren Lim, Goh Gaik Seoh & Yeo Eng Seng From left: Perlicia Jiang, Hannah Ng, Alice Teo & Doris Khaw

35 From the Greens 35 From left: Cheong Chow Yin, George Foo & Chan Tar Seng Desmond Ong And Columbia Threadneedle s sponsorship, commitment and support was a major talking point. And many of the golfers were seen attired in the sponsor s tee-shirts on that day, and in many subsequent competitions, giving the sponsor its due mileage in advertisement and transparency. From left: Low Yeow Boon, Eliza Goh & Ow Chong Mien From left: Lee Meng Kit, Wong Weng Tew, Joey Chang & Eric Lim So it was only apt that club captain Lee Lian Hong presented a token of appreciation to the generous sponsor, which was received by Harry Tan. Lee was also a member of the club s SGA Inter-Club league team that won the Premier League title after many nearmisses. In the presence of 128 golfers and friends, tokens were also presented to the SGA ICL League 2016 Captains of the various divisions. From left: Marc Ong C C, Wendy Soh, Ho Beng Huat & Jeffrey Tan They were Mark Wee, Ken Sugino, Teo Han Kiat, George Foo and David Ng. Ms Jasmine Chew was not present to receive the women s team s token. The nominations for the SGA ICL 2017 were also announced, namely, Mark Wee (adviser), Ken Sugino (league captain), George Foo (premier division), Ivan Ong (senior division), Raymond Lee (A division), David Ng (B division) and Jasmine Chew (ladies). A fascinating Chinese dinner was served, and the Seletar band (organised by the ever-reliable Hia Hui Kim) treated everyone to some great music, oldies included.v From left: Somchai Kornkanitnan, Lawrence Thong, Jeffry Ho & Tan Swee Seng

36 36 From the Greens From left: Gregory Foo & Ho Beng Huat From left: Soh Chai Hwa & Ho Beng Huat From left: Low Wee Jin & Ho Beng Huat From left: Dion Lim & Ho Beng Huat From left: Gillian Sim & Norlia Embong From left: Gillian Sim & Fumiko Minowa From left: Gillian Sim & Yeo Su Lynn From left: Jack Huang & Choo Chiau Beng From left: Kenneth Png & Choo Chiau Beng From left: David Ng, Teo Han Kiat, George Foo, Ken Sugino, Harry Tan, Lee Lian Hong, Mark Wee, Ivan Ong & Raymond Lee From left: Lee Lian Hong, Ho Beng Huat, Wendy Soh, Jeffrey Tan & Marc Ong C C From left: Lee Lian Hong, Justin Wu, Marc Ong Y Q, Thane Sng & Lim Chee Chien From left: Jeffry Ho, Lee Lian Hong, Lawrence Thong & Tan Swee Seng From left: Lee Lian Hong, Gary Ong, David Ong, Kazuo Sugino & Ken Sugino From left: June Yeo, Boo Geok Ching, Lee Lian Hong, Jerome Ng & Dave Goh

37 From the Greens 37 CLUB COMPETITION RESULTS THE CLUB MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP (Tan Puay Huat Trophy) 12, 13, 20 & 26 March 2016 (Garden Course) CHAMPION LOW WEE JIN RUNNER-UP WONG QI WEN JOINT-THIRD RUSSELL YU JOINT-THIRD DAREN LIM LI JIE MEN MEDAL OF MEDALS (Sim Kee Boon Trophy) 3 January 2016 (Garden Course) WINNER BILLY LEE BENG HONG (5.8/7) 64 Nett RUNNER-UP DAREN LIM LI JIE (8.1 / 9 ) 63 Nett BEST GROSS RUSSELL YU (3.6 / 4 ) 73 Gross NATIONAL DAY COMPETITION (Lee Kim Yew Trophy) 14 August 2016 (Tampines Course) CHAMPION SOH CHAI HWA (17.7/16) 44 pts RUNNER-UP ALAN CHIANG (9.1/8 ) 39 pts ocb BEST GROSS - A DIVISION SOH CHAI HWA (17.7/16) 44 pts BEST GROSS - B DIVISION ALAN CHIANG (9.1/8 ) 39 pts ocb INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP R1, R2-21 & 22 May 2016 (Garden Course) CHAMPION SIMON CHEW SWEE MENG (11.6) 156 Gross RUNNER-UP DAVE GOH KEN SOON (9.7) 160 Gross DAILY BEST GROSS 1 st Round MARK WEE (10.9) 77 Gross ocb 2 nd Round SIMON CHEW SWEE MENG (11.6) 79 Gross DAILY BEST NETT 1 st Round SIMON CHEW SWEE MENG (11.6/13) 64 Nett 2 nd Round DAVE GOH (9.7/11) 70 Nett ocb OVERALL BEST NETT CHAN TAR SENG (11.2/13) 135 Nett THE CLUB STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP (Dr Goh Keng Swee Trophy) R1-R2-30 & 31 July 2016 (Tampines Course) R3-R4-13 Aug &14 Aug 2016 (Garden Course) CHAMPION GREGORY R FOO YONGEN (+ 1.8 ) 270 Gross RUNNER-UP MARC ONG CHONG CHING (+1.8 ) 275 Gross DAILY BEST GROSS 1 st Round GREGORY R FOO YONGEN (+1.8 ) 67 Gross 2 nd Round MARC ONG CHONG CHING (+1.8 ) 69 Gross 3 rd Round GREGORY R FOO YONGEN 67 Gross 4 th Round GREGORY R FOO YONGEN 67 Gross DAILY BEST NETT 1 st Round MARC ONG CHONG CHING (+1.8/+2 ) 71 Nett 2 nd Round WONG QI MING (7.2/9 ) 67 Nett 3 rd Round MAXIMUS TOH (5.3/6 ) 67 Nett 4 th Round RAYMOND LEE (6.1/7 ) 69 Nett OVERALL BEST NETT WONG QI MING (7.2 ) 286 Nett LADIES MEDAL OF MEDALS (Jeanette Sim Trophy) 3 January Garden Course WINNER NORLIA EMBONG* ( 7.1 / 8 ) 65 Nett RUNNER-UP JASMINE CHEW ( 10.7 /12 ) 67 Nett BEST GROSS NATASHA LYE ( 4.4/ 5 ) 78 Gross LADIES MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP 26 March Garden Course CHAMPION JASMINE CHEW RUNNER-UP BOO GEOK CHING LADIES INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP R1-15 May 2016 (Tampines Course) R2, R3-21 & 22 May 2016 (Garden Course) CHAMPION FUMIKO MINOWA* (14.0 ) 268 Gross RUNNER-UP YEO SU LYNN (15.4 ) 272 Gross DAILY BEST GROSS 1 st Round FUMIKO MINOWA (14.0 ) 89 Gross ocb 2 nd Round CAROLINE CHUA (20.1 ) 84 Gross 3 rd Round FUMIKO MINOWA (14.0 ) 90 Gross DAILY BEST NETT 1 st Round YEO SU LYNN (15.4 /17 ) 72 Nett 2 nd Round OLIVIA JOHANSEN (19.1 /22 ) 65 Nett 3 rd Round ALICE LIM (22.9/27 ) 65 Nett OVERALL BEST NETT CAROLINE CHUA GEK CHOO(20.1 ) 211 Nett R1-15 May 2016 (Tampines Course) R2, R3-21 & 22 May 2016 (Garden Course) CHAMPION DION LIM JIA YI (4.8/5) 232 Gross RUNNER-UP GILLIAN SIM SIU LIN (7.3/9 ) 247 Gross DAILY BEST GROSS 1 st Round DION LIM (4.8 )72 Gross 2 nd Round GILLIAN SIM (7.3 ) 78 Gross 3 rd Round DION LIM (4.8 )79 Gross DAILY BEST NETT 1 st Round JASMINE CHEW (11.1/12 ) 70 Nett ocb 2 nd Round BOO GEOK CHING (11.1/13 ) 68 Nett ocb 3 rd Round LISA GE (13.7/16 ) 68 Nett ocb BOO GEOK CHING (11.1/13 ) 211 Nett COMBINED CAPTAINS DAY RESULTS: 1 st Place (56 Pts): HO BENG HUAT MARC ONG C. C. WENDY SOH JEFFREY TAN 2 nd Place (55 Pts): LIM CHEE CHIEN THANE SNG JUSTIN WU MARC ONG Y. Q. 3 rd Place (52 ocb Pts): LAWRENCE THONG TAN SWEE SENG JEFFRY HO SOMCHAI KORNKANITNAN 4 th Place (52 ocb Pts): JEROME NG BOO GEOK CHING DAVE GOH JUNE YEO 5 th Place (52 Pts): KAZUO SUGINO DAVID ONG KEN SUGINO GARY ONG NEAREST TO PIN #03 MARC ONG Y. Q. #08 TAN SWEE SENG #11 LOW WEE JEN #13 JEFFREY TAN #16 RAYMOND LEE

38 38 From the Greens Good WALK SPOILT, BUT Good TALK REIGNED TMCC Seletar Committee Social Golf Saturday, 26 November 2016 By Godfrey Robert The onion and chilli ritual is a common feature for corporate golf events in Singapore. The game was to be a Stableford team format event, with each flight consisting of two players each from both clubs. But it does not work all the time for the weather here can be very unpredictable. But the inclement weather had its say, and after prolonged closure the game could not be completed. So it was at the Tanah Merah versus Seletar friendly golf game at the Garden course on 26 November. Tanah Merah played hosts, and after the players had registered, they enjoyed a sumptuous lunch at the Garden Golfers Terrace. A sit-down Chinese dinner at the Hibiscus Room after the game was cancelled was the occasion for chitchat and banter. And the TMCC president Ho Beng Huat and Seletar chairman Cheah Kim Teck, in addresses to the dinner gathering, shared more camaraderie and close bonds between members and management of both clubs. v

39 From the Greens 39 FOR AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2016 TOTAL JACKPOT CLAIMS FOR THE MONTHS OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2016 Machine No: 1 - PLAYERS CHOICE $4, Machine No: 7 - IMPERIAL HOUSE $19, Machine No: 9 - PURE GOLD $6, Machine No: 11 - RISE OF THE INCAS $6, Machine No: 19 - RETURN OF THE SAMURAI $13, Machine No: 14-5 DRAGONS (NEW) $43, Machine No: 16-5 DRAGONS GOLD $17, Machine No: 18 - GENIE RICHES $14, Machine No: 20 - WATER MARGIN $7, OPENING HOURS Mondays: 12.00pm to 9.30pm, Tuesdays to Sundays: 10.00am to 9.30pm

40 40 From the Greens Cheers to a Wonderful Christmas! SO MUCH TINGLE FROM Jingle Bellz Golf Yuletide Challenge Sunday, 18 December 2016 By Godfrey Robert

41 From the Greens 41 Bells A Ringing This is how we ring it! The very title talks about a festival. Yule or Yuletide is a festival observed by the historical Germanic peoples. Later it was connected to celebrations before undergoing Christianised reformulation resulting in the term Christmastide. Will my letter reach Santa faster if I float it up to him? The Golf Yuletide Challenge Winter Wonderland is all about the festive spirit laced with sport that emanates fun and entertainment. So it was only apt that the Ministry of Bellz took centre stage during Tanah Merah Country Club s annual event at the Garden course on 18 December, exactly a week before Christmas. The 30-minute performance electrified the whole room with 10 wonderful familiar Christmas songs performed by well-trained handheld ringers. The tallest constructors Members were also invited on stage to be part of the team and encouraged to sing along.

42 42 From the Greens Christmassy Day Of Golfing!

43 From the Greens 43 From left: David Soh, Tan Swee Seng, Rachel Tan, Joseph Samy & Dr Chan Kwai Onn From left: Raymond Seah, Jeffry Ho, Rudy Johansen & David Soh Benny Tay presents the What s my worth? prize to Koh Tak Hong Mino Ri receives a Nespresso Coffee Maker from Benny Tay Terence Yap wins a L Occitane Men s Toileteries Set David Soh presents Chin King Yew with a TWG Red Christmas Tea Gift Set Richard Tock wins a MontBlanc Belt Kwek Pei Qi takes home a Le Creuset Cast Iron Pot The item set the mood for the dinner, after the golf event, participated by 113 golfers, who joined eight non-golfers for the dinner at the Garden Banquet Room. And emcee James did a great job putting everyone into the mood for the entertaining night, where there was a galore of prizes from the golf competition and lucky draw. The team of Tan Swee Seng, Dr Chan Kwai Onn, Joseph Samy and Rachel Tan took the golf team title with 11 points, based on System 36 Stableford (best three scores). Rudy Johansen, Jeffry Ho and Raymond Seah were second with 108 points, a point ahead of Gary Ong, Kazuo Sugino, David Ong and Tan Boon Huat. The top lucky draw prize of a Montblanc belt (blue) went to Richard Tock while Chin King Yew took the second prize of a TWG Red Christmas Tea Gift Set. Prizes were given away by Benny Tay (F&B convenor) and David Soh (vice captain). v

44 44 From the Greens GOLF EQUIPMENT ASSESSMENT & EDUCATION PROGRAMME Sunday, 11 December 2016 The Golf Equipment assessment & education programme was held on the 11 th of December 2016 at the Garden Driving Range. PGA Professional Anthony Sinclair and Singapore PGA member Justin Han provided insightful information on golfing equipment, which helped explain some of the myths and general misconceptions about golfing equipment. The event started with a classroom presentation format from both Anthony and Justin along with some questions and answers interaction time with participants. They then moved out on the driving range where Justin applied his prowess in Trackman, which has taken the teaching world by storm. Known as a ball-flight analyser for revolutionising club fitting, TrackMan has become a vital tool in the teaching arsenal of a growing number of instructors thanks to its portability, the constant refining of its software parameters and a better understanding of what to do with the information provided. Every member attending the clinic was given an opportunity

45 From the Greens 45 The following feedback was given back by a few of our golfing member enthusiasts: Jason Ng Thank you for organising the event. It was beneficial to me and I realised what I have been missing out after all these years. Technology plays a huge part in transforming what fitting can do nowadays. Looking forward to more events in to use his driver and from there the Trackman along with the teaching eye of Anthony and Justin provided the adjustment information needed to get the golf shots on track to improvement. The consensus from the clinic feedback was our members seem to be using equipment whereby the shaft length is too long and does not have enough loft. In some cases, the heel and toe weighting had to be readjusted to lessen hooking or slicing. Chris Chiu I really enjoyed the session. Thank you very much. Picked up loads about what I personally might need in terms of fitting, how to evaluate and how fitting works (not just fixes but ball movement, etc). I think more importantly, the participants were generally of a similar intent and ability. Mostly competitive league folks. I think that helped. I ll be happy to attend more of these for sure. One for putter fitting would be fantastic! Lady captain Gillian Sim I have gained a lot more knowledge about my clubs and how important it is to get myself fitted by the right person. Very informative. Both Anthony and Justin were very experienced and were able to share with us their immense knowledge. Over this weekend, I will cut my club by one inch. I loved the session and I would not change it at all. It was engaging and interesting. Would like to attend more such programmes in v

46 46 Golf Central Hole-in-one ACHIEVERS October December 2016 Aces scored at Tanah Merah Country Club Name Course Hole No. Distance Date Chua Chuen Kiat Garden Course 8 172M 15 October 2016 Cho Moon Sung Tampines Course 2 126M 17 November 2016 Teo Teck Chuan Garden Course 3 112M 18 November 2016 Jennie Tan Pin Pin Garden Course M 21 November 2016 Junko Takeyama Tampines Course M 22 November 2016 Abdul Rahim Garden Course 3 129M 3 December 2016 Leow Sheong Voon Tampines Course M 31 December 2016 Aces scored outside Tanah Merah Country Club Name Course Hole No. Distance Date Soh Sai Sim David Changi Golf Club 4 132M 29 September2016 Yuji Murakami Sembawang Country Club 6 116M 24 December 2016

47 Golf Central 47 My ball may be in the lake should I play a provisional? By Robin Langdale The Uneasy Relationship of a Provisional Ball with a Water Hazard This is a common and tricky situation. If the ball has clearly gone into the water hazard ie. it is known or virtually certain that the original ball is in a water hazard, the player may proceed in accordance with Rule 26-1 (the water hazard rule). In the circumstances, if the player plays a second ball, announcing that he is playing a provisional, the second ball immediately becomes the ball in play. The player must add a penalty stroke and, if the original ball was a tee shot, the second ball will be his third stroke. However, if the ball may be in a water hazard, this does not preclude the play of a provisional ball if it is also possible that the original ball is lost outside the water hazard or out of bounds (Decision 27-2b). If the ball is found to be in the water hazard, the provisional ball must be abandoned and the original ball must be played as it lies (in the water hazard), or the player may take relief under Rule 26 (Water Hazards). If it is impracticable to play the ball in the water hazard, or to take a drop in accordance with the water hazard rule, the player will have to return to the place from which the ball was last played and play another ball under penalty of one stroke. But what if the ball cannot be found in or out of the hazard? Can the player assume it is lost in the hazard? This is a question of fact, which can be difficult to determine. Rule 26-1 says that in order to treat a ball as lost in a water hazard, it must be known or virtually certain that the ball is in the hazard. In the absence of such evidence, the ball must be treated as a lost ball and Rule 27 applies. If a provisional ball has been played, it becomes the ball in play. Decision 26-1/1 sets out an extensive explanation of the meaning of known or virtually certain for a ball to be treated as lost in a water hazard. A player may not deem his ball lost in a water hazard simply because he thinks the ball may be in the hazard. If it is not known that the ball is in the hazard, there must be almost no doubt that the ball is in the hazard. Otherwise, a ball that cannot be found must be considered lost outside the hazard and the player must proceed under Rule 27-1 (Ball Lost or OB). All available evidence must be taken into account in determining whether knowledge or virtual certainty exists. For example, if a water hazard is surrounded by a fairway on which a ball could hardly be lost, there exists a greater certainty that the ball is in the hazard than there would be if there were deep rough in the area. By contrast if the area next to the water hazard is thick rough and the ball had not been seen to enter the hazard, it could not be assumed that the ball was in the hazard. Observing a ball splash in a water hazard would not necessarily provide knowledge or virtual certainty as to the location of the ball as sometimes such a ball may skip out of a hazard. It occasionally happens that a ball is taken to be lost (known or virtually certain) in a water hazard and relief is taken by e.g. taking a drop under Rule 26-1b and playing from behind the hazard; then the original ball is found outside the hazard and within 5 minutes of beginning to search. What to do? Decision 26-1/3 says that if it was known or virtually certain that the original ball was in the water hazard, the player was entitled to invoke Rule 26-1 and when the player dropped and played another ball behind the hazard, it became the ball in play and the original was lost. However, in the absence of knowledge or virtual certainty that the original ball was in the water hazard, the player was required to put another ball into play under Rule 27-1 (Ball Lost or OB). So by playing the ball dropped under Rule 26-1, the player played from a wrong place and is subject to the penalties for so doing under Rule NOTE: Experienced golfers may remember the words reasonable evidence as the standard for determining whether a ball went into a water hazard. This standard was strengthened to known or virtually certain in the 2008 edition of the Rules. v 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

48 48 In the Spotlight FROM THE Fairways TO THE Fast Lane... and BACK Mel s a true sportsman, an able leader and a world champ By Godfrey Robert He speaks with confidence. He displays a calm demeanour. And he has an air of assuredness in whatever he does. Little wonder that when he joined a team of five golfers for a world tournament in Durban, South Africa, in October, he was appointed the unofficial leader. Melvin Choo was looked up to by the four others -- namely Lee Kian, Clara Ang, Ervyn Lam and Colin Tan because he speaks with a measure of authority. Okay, the main subject was golf, and the sport was close to his heart as he picked it up as a junior member, aged 10, at Tanah Merah Country Club (TMCC). The five golfers came through two rounds of qualification to make it to the Singapore team for the World Amateur Golf Championships (WAGC) which is held annually by Singapore Press Holdings.. And the event brings together some of the world s best amateur golfers from almost 40 countries all having made the qualifying round and then the National Finals. The quintet did Singapore proud by emerging team champions, and two of them Lee Kian and Erwyn, were also world individual champions, having won their respective categories. Choo, 44, competing in the toughest A Division, finished a creditable seventh, but he made his worthy contribution towards the team title. Choo was a notable junior golfer at TMCC, but he switched to motorcar racing at the expense of good golf. And he made his name at motor racing, having represented Singapore at various racing events.

49 In the Spotlight 49 Join us as we get up close with some of the club s most dynamic members! As he says: I love speed. And I enjoyed racing. In fact, I like all sports. that too after having been completely distracted from the fairways as he also did karting for four years. But it was golf that gave Choo the discipline and dedication that sports requires. Golf needs mental and physical strength. And it instils in an individual the qualities of fighting spirit, good sportsmanship and a responsibility to handle situations on your own. No doubt Choo applied those attributes to motor racing. And being a natural sportsman, he could adapt to any sport and also picked up leadership qualities. These were translated in Durban, where his teammates looked up to Choo for advice, tips and how to be a team player. Despite skipping golf for eight years when he switched to car racing, Choo still remains a competent golfer. And He was the only non-japanese Asian to be invited to race in SuperGT, Japan s top race car championship. He was also the only Singaporean to race and score points in the world touring car championship. And when he returned to golf, his basics were there but Choo worked on his game, relearned a few things and brushed up his game by going to the driving range and doing hard practice. So what is Choo s wish for 2017? The eight-handicapped businessman who is a father of four children, said: What s happening around the world is quite frightening. I wish for less polarising and insular views and more tolerance and acceptance in the world. Well said, Choo. v

50 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:

51 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

52 52 Calendar of Events Check out the activities coming your way this month! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 30 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 31 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room JANUARY Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 9 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 3 4 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 10 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 11 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 5 Pilates Class (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 12 Pilates Class (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 16 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 17 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 18 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 19 Pilates Class (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 23 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 24 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 25 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 26 Pilates Class (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room)

53 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 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! Calendar of Events 53 1 NEW YEAR S DAY 6 7 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 8 Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym Make Easy & Delicious Steamed Cake for CNY 1st session - 10am to 12.30pm 2nd session - 2pm to 4.30pm Ixora Room 13 Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 14 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 15 Men Medal of Medals Garden (PM) Ladies Medal of Medals Garden (PM) Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym 20 Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 21 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 22 Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym 27 Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 28 CHINESE NEW YEAR 29 Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym

54 54 Calendar of Events Check out the activities coming your way this month! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 2 Pilates Class (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) FEBRUARY Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 13 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 7 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 14 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 8 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 15 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 9 Pilates Class (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 16 Pilates Class (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 20 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 21 Ladies Medal of Medals Garden (PM) Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 22 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 23 Pilates Class (Intermediate) 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 27 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 28 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room

55 3 Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 4 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Calendar of Events 55 5 Lunar New Year Celebration Garden (PM) Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym 10 Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 11 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 12 Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym 17 Corporate Golf Event Tampines (PM Timesheet) Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 18 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 19 Total Body Conditioning Class 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Glass Gym 24 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Shortgun) Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Glass Gym (Extension Room) 25 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Make Your Own Baguette 11am; Glass Gym 10am to 12.30pm Ixora Room 26 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!

56 56 Mark YourDiary Surprise yourself as you pick up a new activity, sport or skill at the Club! GO FING MONTHLY MEDALS (MEN & LADIES) STROKEPLAY LADIES C DIVISION - STABLEFORD & Qualifying Round For The Club Matchplay Championship Sunday 5 March 2017 (PM) - GARDEN COURSE (MEN & LADIES) STABLEFORD Sunday 2 April 2017 (PM) - GARDEN COURSE Entry Fee: $8.00 / Ballsweep: $4.00 (Optional) Buggy Fee:$24.00 Closing Date for entries/cancellation: 23 February 2017 Open to Members with Official Handicap Registered under SGA-CHS Men Handicap Index 24.4 and below / Ladies Handicap Index 26.4 & below (Amateur Golfers only) THE CLUB MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Sat 11, Sun 12, Sat 18 & Sun 19 March 2017 Entry Fee: $20.00 The top 16 Qualifiers to confirm their participation by Monday 6 March A knockout competition for Members (Men) with current handicap index of 0 to best gross players will qualify for the matchplay competition proper. There will be no provision of Handicap Stroke for this competition and seeding/draw for players will be based on the results of the medal, as follows: Upper Half Lower Half 1 vs 16 2 vs 15 8 vs 9 7 vs 10 4 vs 13 3 vs 14 5 vs 12 6 vs 11 Prizes will be awarded to the Champion, Runner-up and joint-3 rd placing. Once the draw is finalised, any withdrawal will be considered as walkover i.e. no replacement. TMCC LADIES MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Sun 12, Sat 18 & Sun 19 March 2017 Entry Fee: $20.00 The top 8 Qualifiers to confirm their participation by Monday 6 March A knockout competition for members (Ladies) with current handicap index of 0 to Best Nett players from handicap index 0 to 18.0 will qualify for the matchplay competition proper. Draw shall be as follows: Upper Half Lower Half 1 vs 8 2 vs 7 4 vs 5 3 vs 6 Prizes will be awarded to the Champion and Runner-up. Once a draw is finalised, any withdrawal will be considered as walkover i.e. no replacement.

57 Mark YourDiary 57 GO FING IMPORTANT NOTES MEN & LADIES MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS 1) The qualifying round for the Club Matchplay Championship and Ladies Matchplay Championship will be held in conjunction with the Monthly Medals on Sunday 5 March ) Owing to the anticipated high demand for tee-times by members in 2017 at Garden especially on the weekends, two matches will be assigned to one flight to create more flights for social play. Buffers for smooth cross-over is provided, further overtaking however is not permitted except when there is clear hole(s) ahead. The understanding and cooperation of competitors is much appreciated. 3) Winners (Champion, Runner-up & Joint-thirds) are invited to the Combined Captains Day and to receive their awards during the TMCC Annual Prize Presentation on Sunday, 1 October ST TEE Sat, 11 March Sun 12 March Sat 18 March Sun 19 March Men - Round 1 Men - Round 2 Men - Round 3 Men / Ladies - Final 12:31pm (Men Match 1) 1 vs 16 Men Match 1 Men Match 1 Men - Final Match (Men Match 2) 8 vs 9 Men Match 2 Men Match 2 Ladies - Final Match Ladies - Round 2 12:38pm (Men Match 3) 4 vs 13 Men Match 3 (Ladies Match 1) (Men Match 4) 5 vs 12 Men Match 4 (Ladies Match 2) Ladies- Round 1 12:45pm (Men Match 5) 2 vs 15 (Ladies Match 1) 1 vs 8 (Men Match 6) 7 vs 10 (Ladies Match 2) 2 vs 7 12:52pm (Men Match 7) 3 vs 14 (Ladies Match 3) 3 vs 8 (Men Match 8) 6 vs 11 (Ladies Match 4) 4 vs 5 To join, please call the Garden Golf Office at , * Fees subject to prevailing GST

58 58 Mark YourDiary MONTHLY KIDS NEW Sunday, 19 February 2017 Sunday, 5 March 2017 Sunday, 23 April 2017 Sunday, 21 May 2017 Sunday, 18 Jun 2017 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

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60 60 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 gyml! 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, 26 January 2017 Thursday, 23 February 2017 Thursday, 30 March 2017 Thursday, 27 April 2017 Where TMCC Tennis Courts Time 6.00pm 10.00pm Fee Free (Early registration appreciated) Closing Date Monday, 23 January 2017 Monday, 20 February 2017 Monday, 27 March 2017 Monday, 24 April 2017 VALENTINE S DAY TENNIS MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT February is the month for celebrating love (and of course your love for tennis). So on this special month, we are inviting tennis lovers to participate in this special event with the person they love. This event is open to all TMCC members and their guests. When Saturday, 11 February 2017 Where TMCC Tennis Courts Time 4.00pm Fee Free Closing Date Monday, 6 February 2017 SWIM FOR LAPS 2017 Calling all members to take part in the swimming event to do the most number of laps for the day. As long as you can contribute one lap, we welcome you to join us. This event is open to members of all ages. Come join us to break the record of 818 laps set in When Sunday, 19 March 2017 Where TMCC competition Pool Time 9.00am to 5.00pm Fee Free Closing Date Monday, 13 March 2017 * Light refreshments provided for all participants Dates may be subject to change without prior notice. To join any of these activities, please call Sports Complex at / or sportcomplex@tmcc.org.sg * Fees subject to prevailing GST

61 Mark YourDiary 61 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! NOVELTY SWIMMING MEET Calling all swimmers, this is your chance to showcase your talent against other novice swimmers, which might lead you to achieving your first swimming trophy. When Sunday, 9 April 2016 Where TMCC Competition Pool Time 2.00pm Fee $15.00* Closing Date Monday, 3 April 2016 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) GET FIT WORKOUT Join us in interesting workout class conducted by our fitness instructor. When Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday Where Glass Gym Time 11.00am * Maximum of 10 members per session (First come first serve basis) Dates may be subject to change without prior notice. To join any of these activities, please call Sports Complex at / or sportcomplex@tmcc.org.sg * Fees subject to prevailing GST

62 62 Mark YourDiary 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

63 Mark YourDiary 63 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. Surprise yourself as you pick up a new activity, sport or skill at the Club! MAKE YOUR OWN WHOLEMEAL BAGUETTE by Valerie Kong Date Saturday, 25 February am to 12.30pm Fees $40.00 (member); $45.00 (guest) Closing Date Friday, 17 February 2017 Minimum Pax 10 pax Wholemeal Baguette Regular White Baguette SWEET SOFT BUNS by Valerie Kong Date Saturday, 4 March am to 12.30pm Fees $40.00 (member); $45.00 (guest) Closing Date Friday, 24 February 2017 Minimum Pax 10 pax Learn to bake sweet soft buns using the Japanese Yukone method. This method yields buns that is incredibly soft and slightly chewy and is great for making a variety of buns. Baguette is the mainstay at French tables. Come discover two kinds of baker s secrets from Valerie Kong in creating a regular white Baguette and a rare wholemeal Baguette with a live demonstration. Tuna Buns The perfect answer whenever Tuna Buns & Hotdog Buns you crave for something savoury. A sweet bun stuffed with a filling of tuna and mayo, with or without chilli or chopped onions. Shaped round and topped with little black sesame seeds or a sprinkle of herbs, these bake up to beautifully shaped glazed buns. Baguette Hotdog Buns Children just love hotdog buns. The sight of them slowly unwinding those spirals of soft, fluffy, sweet bread, savouring every bit of it along the way before they finally get to the sausage in the middle, just makes you feel like making them more! CHECKERBOARD CAKE by Valerie Kong A DESIRE FOR QUICHE by Valerie Kong Date Saturday, 1 April am to 12.30pm Fees $40.00 (member); $45.00 (guest) Closing Date Friday, 24 March 2017 Minimum Pax 10 pax Wow your friends and loved ones with this unique Checkerboard Cake. Come and learn to bake chocolate and vanilla sponge cakes and also how to assemble this lovely cake. In addition to that, learn to whip Checkerboard Cake out vanilla diary cream & chocolate ganache glaze and create a more challenging cake! Come and find out more. Date Saturday, 22 April am to 12.30pm Fees $40.00 (member); $45.00 (guest) Closing Date Friday, 14 April 2017 Minimum Pax 10 pax Pumpkin & Bacon Quiche Spinach & Turkey Ham Quiche A rich, savoury custard flecked with delicious fillings with vegetables and bacon or turkey ham baked in a openfaced buttery crust suitable for brunches, lunches, and dinners or gathering with friends. QUICHE 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.

64 64 Dine & Be Merry Special draw for lucky couple To win a 7 day-golf safari holiday to South Africa. For more information, call the F&B office at or to nana@tmcc.org.sg A 12-day 5* luxury golfing holiday with safari in the Kruger, Extreme 19th hole at Legend Resort, wine tasting and sightseeing in Cape Town. Itinerary: Follow in the footsteps of the 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 Full programme of activities for non-golfers including whale watching boat trip & city tour Fully Escorted throughout 3-night optional Victoria Fall Extension This golfing Safari trip is specially brought to you by: For full details, to info@outofafricatravel.com or call / Or visit

65 Dine & Be Merry 65 Coming MAY 2017! TMCC Sheshan Interclub Match Be part of the Team TMCC to play in the TMCC-Sheshan Interclub Match Sheshan International Golf Club, Shanghai, China. LOOK OUT FOR DETAILS COMING SOON! For more information, or call: Joe

66 66 Participate You re STILL Joe A BIG HIT, Breakfast with Joseph Schooling Tuesday, 22 November 2016 By Godfrey Robert

67 Participate 67 There was excitement in the air as the TMCC poolside was a hive of activity on the morning of Tuesday, 22 November Eager faces, both young and old, were seen as everyone waited with bated breath for the arrival of Golden Boy, Joseph Schooling. No doubt, Joseph had been to the club previously, immediately after his gold medal 100 metres butterfly swim at the Rio Olympics in August. But the second coming was as hyped and busy as the first, for the charismatic Joseph has a pull factor that will always draw the crowds. Joseph took time off from his busy schedule, on his short trip back to Singapore, to meet the media and attending a charity golf event and to spend an enjoyable morning having breakfast with TMCC members. It was meant to be a quiet affair far from the madding crowd but it was not to be. For although the crowd was relatively small, there was so much buzz and excitement that a welcome noise filled the air. After the Olympics, Joseph had returned to Texas in the United States to resume his graduate studies. Popular as he was, Joseph made a short speech, posed for photographs and then signed autographs. One adoring fan and swimming mate, Rachel Loo, had even kept an old copy of a 2009 TMCC newsmagazine featuring the two of them as young swimmers on the cover for him to sign. After all the excitement had settled and pictures taken, Joseph managed to have a quick bite of his favourite, fried black chai tao kway (Carrot Cake) before being whizzed off to his next event, and later competing in the charity golf event, which he subsequently won and also claimed the longest drive prize. v

68 Woohoo Universal Studios here we come! Children PUSH BEYOND THEIR LIMITS 3 Days 2 Nights CHILDREN S ADVENTURE CAMP 2016 Monday, 21 Wednesday, 23 November 2016 By Godfrey Robert Security - and safety - in many forms, is a big issue these days. So it was only right that the safety briefing took precedence before the three-day-two-night Children s Adventure Camp from November 21 to 23. Then after the issuing of camp T-shirts to all campers, a Treasure Hunt followed at Tanah Merah Country Club. After lunch at the poolside-covered terrace, team-building activities were scheduled. They included Hula Hoop; Defend the Egg, Blind Maze and Boat Rowing. The pool was a hive of activity as the games session began, with water polo and water volleyball games being played. Unlike previously, a BBQ dinner and outdoor movies were included as events, and after free-and-easy time, the participants enjoyed the movie The Jungle Book. A special event on Day Two was a breakfast meeting with Olympic swimming gold medallist Joseph Schooling, a club member since young, who was given honorary membership in August. Universal Studios was the venue after that where councillors accompanied the children on rides. Gridlocks Fried Chicken (lunch) and Food Junction Vivo City (dinner) provided good meals, sandwiched by an outing to the movie Trolls at Vivo City. Since the occasion was all about adventure, it was only apt that on the third day it was a second outing to Forest Adventure after breakfast. This provided the participants with the thrills of height and the joys of physical outdoor activity. The participants were provided a challenging experience, and as the children pushed themselves beyond their limits, they felt a sense of pride and achievement. The final day s lunch was about Canadian Pizza, followed by a softball game at the multi-purpose court. And as all the participants headed home, their thoughts were about the good time they had and the next date for such adventure. v Here are the names of our Adventure Camp 2016 winners: Best Camper (Boy): J Emanuelle Condotta Best Camper (Girl): Alina Soh Best Team Leader: Cara Tan Most Sporting (Boy): Nathan Chen Most Sporting (Girl): Charlene Kuan Most Helpful: Clarabelle Kuan Most Organize: Peter Gan Best Buddy: Nicolas Koh and Justin Hew

69 Participate 69 Time for fun, games, getting wet and a visit to Universal Studios Singapore Forest Adventure Tree Top Walk at Bedok Reservoir Park

70 70 Fun in Action HANDS-ON FUN LEARN TO MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA Saturday, 5 November 2016 Preparing a good pizza depends on ingredients, methods and taste. 14 club members and guests had a good hands-on session conjuring up two kinds of pizzas -- Hawaiian Pizza, which was the children s favourite, and BBQ Chicken Pizza, of which both adults and children alike loved the smoked BBQ taste. They were divided into groups, as they had hands-on fun mixing the dough. With detailed instructions picked up from instructor Valerie Kong, everyone was given a choice whether to make a thin crispy dough or thick fluffy dough. And both groups enjoyed the session, and were happy they attended the workshop. For they took what they learnt and experienced to their homes. And certainly their families and friends would have savoured the dishes. v CAKE OR DESSERT, YOU CHOOSE Fond of Tiramisu Saturday, 19 November 2016 Valerie Kong began the workshop, translating the meaning of Tiramisu in Italian, which was Pick me up or cheer me up!. It was the last workshop for the year 2016 and all 11 ladies did not want to miss the chance to learn as this dessert is classy and a favourite at parties. Valerie demonstrated step-by-step how to make these two kinds of Tiramisu - one in the cake form and they other in individual dessert form. The ladies were pleased to learn to make Tiramisu sponge cake and the sponge fingers from scratch. Though the ladies had a choice to bring home the delicious takeaway, some decided to savour it on the spot. All nine ladies who attended the workshop were glad they came and some have already registered for Valerie s other workshops for v

71 GARDEN GOLFERS TERRACE Dine & Be Merry 71 WEEKEND SPECIALS JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2017 JANUARY LUNCH SPECIALS FEBRUARY LUNCH SPECIALS 14 & 15 January 2017 Stir-Fried Seafood in Claypot mussel, prawn, fish, mushroom, broccoli & black fungus served with steamed rice Kway Chap Set braised pork belly, intestine, tau pok, egg, pig s skin, fish cake & bean curd 21 & 22 January 2017 Bak Chor Mee sliced pork, pork dumpling, honey prawn dumpling, prawn, fish cake, mushroom & pork liver Meltique Beef Sirloin in Hot Pan with Pepper Sauce served with roasted potato & vegetable 4 & 5 February 2017 Claypot Lamb Stew with Black Fungus & Mushroom served with steamed rice & vegetable soup Prawn & Pork Rib Noodle (dry / soup) kang kong, bean sprout & fish cake 11 & 12 February 2017 Yellow Ginger Chicken Rice Set fried shallot rice, sambal long bean, vegetable soup & spring onion ginger dip Smoked Oyster Mee Sua with Double Boiled Broth fatt choy, long cabbage, tomato & wolfberries 18 & 19 February 2017 Roasted Pork Chop with Barbeque Sauce served with potato wedges & seasonal vegetable Garden Pandan Nasi Lemak Set chicken wing, sambal ikan bilis with peanuts, fried egg, stir fried sambal long bean & kunning 25 & 26 February 2017 Nasi Campur Bali sayur lodeh, sambal hebi, boiled egg, beef rending & chicken satay Vietnamese Beef Kway Teow Soup sliced onion, basil leaf, cilantro & green lime Bak Chor Mee Vietnamese Beef Kway Teow Soup

72 72 Dine & Be Merry PROMOTION January & February 2017 Whisky At all F&B OUTLETS MACALLAN TRINITY BUNDLE 3 1. The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years 2. The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years 3. The Macallan Fine Oak 12 Years All prices are subject to prevailing GST Photos for illustration only

73 Dine & Be Merry LUNAR NEW YEAR Set Menu Tuesday, 10 January to Saturday, 11 February A persons Set Menu 8B persons Set Menu 10A persons Set Menu $ $ $ 发财鱼生 Prosperity Yu Sheng 豪门鱼生 Abalone Yu Sheng 发财鱼生 Prosperity Yu Sheng 福如东海 鲍鱼带子海参羹 Braised Abalone with Sea Cucumber Thick Soup 满园喜庆 黄焖蟹肉生翅 Braised Shark s Fin with Crabmeat in Yellow Superior Stock 黄金万两 黄焖鱼鳔羹 Braised Fish Maw in Yellow Superior Stock 一帆风顺 港蒸石斑鱼 Steamed Garoupa, Hong Kong Style 金鸡报喜 脆皮吊烧鸡 Roasted Crispy Chicken 嘻哈大笑 鲜果苹果虾球 Fried Prawns with Fresh Fruit in Apple Sauce 锦上添花 天白菇扒豆苗) Stir Fried Pea Shoot with TianBai Mushroom 一团和气 腊味糯米饭 Steamed Glutinous Rice with Waxed Meat 花开富贵 桂花杞子糕 Chilled Wolfberry Osmanthus Jelly 富贵有鱼 豆酥蒸鳕鱼 Steamed Cod Fish with Bean Crumb 锦绣春明 特酱烧鸭 Cantonese Style Roasted Duck 百子千孙 XO 酱带子芦笋 Sautéed Fresh Scallop with Asparagus in XO Sauce 春回大地 蒜茸豆苗 Stir Fried Pea Shoot with Minced Garlic 长丝亿丰年 金菇瑶柱焖生面 Braised Egg Noodle with Dried Scallop & Golden Mushroom 黄金满屋 豆沙窝饼 Chinese Pan Cake with Red Bean Paste 一帆风顺 港蒸石斑鱼 Steamed Garoupa, Hong Kong Style 金鸡报喜 脆皮吊烧鸡 Roasted Crispy Chicken 嘻哈大笑 鲜果苹果虾球 Fried Prawns with Fresh Fruit in Apple Sauce 发财好市 蚝豉发菜) Braised Dried Oyster with Roasted Meat & Sea Moss 一团和气 腊味糯米饭 Steamed Glutinous Rice with Waxed Meat 花开富贵 桂花杞子糕 Chilled Wolfberry Osmanthus Jelly All prices are subject to prevailing GST 73

74 74 Dine & Be Merry LUNAR NEW YEAR Set Menu Tuesday, 10 January to Saturday, 11 February B persons Set Menu 10C persons Set Menu 10D persons Set Menu $ $ $ Advance Order 发财龙虾鱼生 Lobster Yu Sheng 豪门鱼生 鲍鱼鱼生 Abalone Yu Sheng 福如东海 鲍鱼带子海参羹 Braised Abalone with Sea Cucumber Thick Soup 发财聚宝盆菜 鲍鱼盆菜 Stewed Eight Treasures (Abalone, Prawn, Dried Scallop, Sea Cucumber, Dried Oyster, Fish Maw, Mushroom, Sea Moss, Pork Knuckle, Cabbage, Roasted Pork) 红运当头 港式全体沙皮乳猪 BBQ Suckling Pig 富贵有鱼 豆酥蒸鳕鱼 Steamed Cod Fish with Bean Crumb 锦绣春明 特酱烧鸭 Cantonese Style Roasted Duck 碧绿游龙 XO 酱虾球豆苗 Sautéed Prawns with Pea Shoot in XO Sauce 金钱满地 天白菇扣鱼鳔时蔬) Braised Dried Fish Maw with TianBai Mushroom & Seasonal Vegetable 长丝亿丰年 金菇瑶柱焖生面 Braised Egg Noodle with Dried Scallop & Golden Mushroom 合家团圆 红豆沙汤丸 Cream of Red Bean with Glutinous Rice Ball All prices are subject to prevailing GST 年年有鱼 清蒸笋壳鱼 Steamed Soon Hock, Hong Kong Style 子孙昌盛 XO 酱带子豆苗 Sautéed Fresh Scallop with Pea Shoot in XO Sauce 延年益寿 松菇珍菌焖伊府面 Braised Ee Fu Noodle with Matsutake Mushroom 花开富贵 桂花杞子糕 Chilled Wolfberry Osmanthus Jelly 大展鸿图 蟹皇大鲍翅 Braised Superior Shark s Fin with Chicken & Crab Roe 富贵有鱼 豆酥蒸鳕鱼 Steamed Cod Fish with Bean Crumb 心想事成 天白菇扣海参) Braised Sea Cucumber with Tian Bai Mushroom & Seasonal Vegetable 春回大地 蒜茸豆苗 Stir Fried Pea Shoot with Minced Garlic 年年丰收 油鸭腿腊味砂煲饭 Claypot Rice with Waxed Duck & Waxed Meat 黄金满屋 豆沙窝饼 Chinese Pan Cake with Red Bean Paste Photos for illustration only 发财鱼生 Prosperity Yu Sheng

75 Dine & Be Merry 75 Individual Set Menu $68.00 per person Min: 2 persons 4 persons Set Menu $ persons Set Menu $ 双星报喜 ( 海蜇拼汾蹄 ) Chilled Marinated Jellyfish with Pork Trotter 如意大展 ( 鲜蟹肉金钱翅 ) Braised Shark s Fin Soup with Crabmeat 富贵有鱼 ( 豆酥蒸鳕鱼 ) Steamed Cod Fish with Bean Crumb 心想事成 ( 天白菇扣海参 ) Braised Sea Cucumber with Tian Bai Mushroom & Seasonal Vegetable 年年丰收 ( 园景金镶银炒饭 ) Garden View Fried Rice with Dried Scallop & Egg Yolk 步步高升 ( 黑糯米雪糕 ) Chilled Pulut Hitam topped with Vanilla Ice Cream 发财鱼生 Prosperity Yu Sheng 福如东海 ( 鲍鱼带子海参羹 ) Braised Abalone with Sea Cucumber Thick Soup 金年行好运 ( 泰式香芸鸡 ) Thai Style Chicken 嘻哈大笑 ( 鲜果苹果虾球 ) Fried Prawns with Fresh Fruit in Apple Sauce 身壮力健 ( 黑松露香煎日本和牛 ) Pan Fried Japanese Wagyu Beef with Truffle 长丝亿丰年 ( 金菇瑶柱焖生面 ) Braised Egg Noodle with Dried Scallop & Golden Mushroom 金玉满堂 ( 红枣泡参炖雪蛤 ) Double Boiled Hashima with Ginseng & Red Dates 发财龙虾鱼生 ( 龙虾鱼生 ) Lobster Yu Sheng 鸿图展翅 ( 红烧蟹皇鱼翅 ) Braised Shark s Fin Soup with Crab Meat & Crab Roe 富贵有鱼 ( 豆酥蒸鳕鱼 ) Steamed Cod Fish with Bean Crumb 金鸡报喜 ( 脆皮吊烧鸡 ) Roasted Crispy Chicken 子孙昌盛 (XO 酱带子豆苗 ) Sautéed Fresh Scallop with Pea Shoot in XO Sauce 一团和气 ( 腊味糯米饭 ) Steamed Glutinous Rice with Waxed Meat 花开富贵 ( 桂花杞子糕 ) Chilled Wolfberry Osmanthus Jelly All prices are subject to prevailing GST

76 76 12 Animal Signs in Chinese Zodiac Animals Outlook for 2017 Come February 2017, The Fire Monkey Year will withdraw itself to introduce The Year of the Fire Rooster. This means that a lot of change will take effect on personal matters such as health, wealth, career and relationships. While it does indeed invoke a celebratory mood, it is of utmost importance that we prepare for the potential winds of change. Akin to the game of golf, mental and physical preparation is imperative for The Year of the Fire Rooster. Preparing to take on golden opportunities and overcoming stumbling blocks ahead will almost certainly guarantee gratification likened to the elusive green jacket in the game of golf. Applying that basic technique, let s now walk through the twelve Chinese Zodiac animals as well as their predictions for the Year of the Fire Rooster in 2017 and see how you can introduce quality into your lives. This year will bring you a great increase in prosperity and fortune, most likely manifesting as a pay raise. Opportunities are abound, and you will find yourself seizing them with little effort. Your investments and endeavours will run smoothly, thanks in part to the strong support and advice available to you from trustworthy peers, who will always be available to assist you whenever needed. As such, you should continue to strengthen bonds with those who can be relied on and positively influence your life. That being said, there is a chance of family disputes which may result in stress and moodiness. Do not let this affect you too much as such negative energy can have an adverse effect on your health. Be more patient and understanding in dealing with these trivial arguments and do not shy away from talking things out, as these people have been by your side your entire life and no dispute is worth losing them over. Set aside some time every now and then to unwind and leave your problems aside. You will be met with positive developments in your life this year as new opportunities open themselves to you, such as a business opportunity or job offer. Your good fortune may also be in terms of noble assistance from the men in your life. Look for more ways to strengthen those relationships and collaborate with them as there are some spiteful people out there seeking to ruin you out of spite. This could make you feel alienated and alone, and having the support of kind people around you will help you move forward. When dealing with the plethora of new options in your life, carefully weigh all the pros and cons before making lifechanging decisions, even if it is loaning money to someone. It will be good for you to harvest the support from noble people around you while at the same time remaining prudent and vigilant even in the face of growing fortunes. There is a chance of you being in a poor emotional state due to trust issues, and as such you should try to engage with some selfreflection and not get overwhelmed by your emotions. This is the year for you to be more vigilant and take stock of your actions. There is a possibility of accidents or financial loss, as well as the chance that someone close to you may pass away this year. To avoid accidents, you need to exercise a bit more caution than usual and be more mindful of your surroundings. Rashness on your part could also lead to the loss of money or the tarnishing of your image and reputation. As such, negative feelings of depression and loneliness may haunt you, but you still have a chance as you have strong problem-solving skills that can help you turn a bad situation around. Furthermore, Noble People may lend their assistance and support to you at this time. There may even be the opportunity for a business-driven travels which can help you retake a tidy sum of money. Reach out to your loved ones to mitigate negative feelings, but also to appreciate those around you before it is too late.

77 12 Animal Signs in 鼠牛虎兔龙蛇马羊猴鸡狗猪 Balance is the main theme of your new year. If there are obstacles in your way, deal with them swiftly and calmly. If there are opportunities in your career or personal life, seize them exercising prudence and wisdom in order to significantly improve your life in the years to come. There is a likelihood of assistance from Noble women in your career and business endeavours, and there is a great possibility for goodwill and happy events. If you are single or newly married, studying or involved in academia or research, look forward to positive developments in your life. You still need to be wary of rumours and arguments as you do not want to be involved in someone else s problems. Also look out for dubious investments and conduct thorough investigations and solicit a second opinion before making lifechanging decisions. There is also a chance that you need to be more watchful of your belongings and safety if you are travelling. Lastly, you must take good care of your health to ensure that 2017 will be a thoroughly positive year for you. This is a year of exploration and drive for you. New avenues for growth are there for you to advance your career as long as you prepare for minor distractions and solve these problems promptly and with focus. Thankfully, you will receive plenty of assistance from Noble People which will be a neutralising force on potential undesirable events. Be patient and calm and you will be able to resolve conflicts amicably. As a result, you will be more focused at work and a promotion or pay raise may be in the books for you. This year, you can afford to be more adventurous and creative with your business endeavours as this is a time of great learning, independence and renewed energy. As such, you are also encouraged to explore areas of interest that you have neglected in the past. Be wary of emotional turmoil and try to take time to rest, recuperate and enjoy doing what you love. There is a risk of lawsuits and legal entanglements and as such you should exercise caution and use this opportunity to sharpen your skills of discretion. There is also a possibility of injuries due to overconfidence. All in all, 2017 will be a good year for you if you strategic and careful with your actions. Managing your challenges and opportunities will help you move ahead. There may be a new set of challenges for you to navigate around this year. Overcoming them will open up new opportunities for you that can propel you forward in your career, especially in terms of Noble People who will assist you whenever needed. You need to be vigilant in discerning who has your best interest in mind and who does not. Learning to accept help from others as will give you the upper hand in any situation, so despite being cautious with certain people, having an open mind when someone offers sincere help will you great benefits. Additionally, you may have to work to maintain a balance between business and pleasure, particularly in terms of finance and investments, where you may find yourself getting carried away with spending or getting distracted by foolhardy endeavours. There is also a suggestion that elderly males in the family may have some health issues, and as such you must be ready to take necessary precautions with prevention. The key to your year will be prevention, which can help your year go from unmanageable to a fulfilling learning experience.

78 78 12 Animal Signs in Chinese Zodiac Animals Outlook for 2017 You will need to be careful with your decisions and actions this year. Being prepared for possible challenges and exercising cautions in everything you do will help you stay ahead of the curve and avoid unnecessary problems. Try not to be too hard on yourself as challenges are meant to be vital learning experiences that help you emerge as a better person in life. You need to be aware of your goals and not overestimate your capabilities as overconfidence and aloofness can lead to negative outcomes, especially in terms of finances. There is a temptation to spend extravagantly and as such you should attempt to practice selfrestraint and discipline. Spending should be done for worthwhile reasons such as investments. There is also a possibility of a breakdown in communications with people close to you, resulting in damage to your reputation. You can counter this by being open-minded and humble. This helps you reflect on yourself and your behaviour more in order to bring about more improvements in your life. Even when faced with lawsuits or unfavourable situation, your prudence and perseverance will help you pull through. This attitude of carefulness tinged with responsibility will help you combat possibilities of injuries or accidents while travelling are also on the rise. Remember that even as you to stumble at certain points to pull yourself together, focusing on your goals will ensure that you get through the ups and downs will be a year of achievements for you with few problems standing in your way. Approach challenges with the right attitude and you will find yourself equipped with the power to turn negative occurrences into positive ones packed with valuable life lessons. The time is ripe for you to venture into new business endeavours due to your upswing in luck but also because Noble People are present to help you reach greater heights. This is a great year for you socially as it will see you expanding your social circles and even travelling to visit friends and family. These strong connections will help you gain a network of trusted individuals. That being said, having a big social circle will naturally bring the possibility of arguments, during which you should stand your ground sensibly and tactfully. In terms of your plans for the year, do not let potential delays divert you from your goals. That being said, it is always wise to have backup plans especially when it comes to finances. Lastly, there is the potential for minor accidents to occur. Therefore, vigilance and care, including with important documents and valuables, will do you immense favours should be approached with prudence and caution as there is the possibility of setbacks. An overarching strategy to practice in your life would be to establish contingency plans to help you brace yourself for possible unfortunate events and give prioritise your assignments accordingly. Good management and patience in such situations will take you far. Do not allow such challenges to get under your skin as unrestricted frustrations could only lead to misunderstandings at your workplace. An unfortunate issue to watch out for is miscommunication, which can be combatted by being mindful of your words and thinking of others feelings. Be sincere with your intentions and even seek out a trusted confidant or mentor if things get too heavy. Take extra precaution with your physical wellbeing and steer clear of reckless activity. There is also the possibility of robbery, theft or the loss of important personal belongings and documents. Be alert and learn from past mistakes to avoid sustaining too much of a loss. What does not kill you only makes you stronger, so remember to face your challenges with a positive attitude and be open-minded to life lessons while maintaining a careful maturity in your decisions.

79 12 Animal Signs in 鼠牛虎兔龙蛇马羊猴鸡狗猪 Plans may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances, leading to anxiety and emotional turmoil. The key to dealing with this issue is to think of ways to turn bad situations into good ones by seeking the help of noble individuals and making the most of good opportunities. This attitude may even result in a favourable change in your career and financial standing as your bosses come to recognise your hard work. Good luck will also bless your personal life as finding a partner or getting married is on the cards for you. This luck will also carry forward to platonic or business relationships, helping you build a network of professional connections. However, you must be careful of gossip and temptation, and instead hold true to your principles in order to avoid damaging your relationship. Rumours targeted at you may even cause legal troubles if they go unchecked. These problems can be avoided if you keep your head down and do not get involved with the scandals of other people. There is a possibility of financial troubles or relationship issues plaguing your year. Avoid carelessness and do not be afraid to take it slow in terms of investments or spending. However, your relationship problems are likely to be not too serious and as such simple patience, tact, and honesty can help you dramatically improve communications with others and settle disagreements amicably. There is also a suggestion that someone in your household may fall seriously ill, and as such special attention should be given to older members of your family as it is better to be safe than sorry. As you will see, preparation and attentiveness and help you deal with the plethora of challenges ahead and as such you should always try to stay on your toes. These issues you face with may make it difficult for you to connect with others as the stress starts getting to you. However, this depressive state will only lead to your detriment if you do not find someone to confide in and give you that emotional support and wisdom much needed. Additionally, you should keep your distance from funerals as their negative energies can negatively affect your physiology. If you are able to see past this bulk of negativity, opportunities will open up to you and Noble People will show up in your life. Be on the lookout for such opportunities, especially academic pursuits looks like a challenging year ahead for you, particularly in terms of your personal life. Relationships take a stumble as circumstances beyond your control result in tensions and disagreement. There is also the possibility for entanglement with legal issues that could drag on for quite some time. Furthermore, you may be in a rather fragile state this year especially in regards to your mental and emotional health. The best advice would be to maintain a low profile and focus instead on inward development rather than allow yourself to be dragged into the problems of other people. The aforementioned problems could have a negative impact on your wellbeing in terms of mental health issues and physical welfare. Keep in mind that preventive measures such as a balanced diet and exercise are far more effective than treatments post-diagnosis. As for the emotional you may feel, try to stop yourself from worrying and fretting too much as it will lead to unproductiveness. Tell yourself that a positive state of mind will help you move forward better. JOEY YAP S FENG SHUI & ASTROLOGY FOR 2017 The Year of the Fire Rooster is approaching and you must be thinking - How s it all going to turn out for me in 2017? Discover how Chinese Metaphysics can be used to achieve your goals and pursuits. Think ahead, be ahead.

80 80 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. Phil Jacobs (2004) in collaboration with the Club President Tan Puay Huat. - Re-configured: Phil Jacobs (2015) - 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: Closed for redevelopment Driving Range: 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 coursoke 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)

81 Club Information 81 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.

82 82 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 Tuesdays & Sundays (Last Order Food pm, Beverage pm) Tel: / am to 10.00pm 7.00am to 10.00pm 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

83 Club Information 83 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

84 84 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 Ms Chris Tan Sundays, 4.30pm to 5.30pm $90.00* (member); $100.00* (guest) Glass Gym (Extension Room) 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 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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