Contents. Gong Xi Fa Cai. Happy New Year. Let s Hear From You! Berita Subang wishes all Chinese members. October - December 2007

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3 KELAB GOLF NEGARA SUBANG Jalan SS 7/2, Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya P.O. Box 151, Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel General Fax Golf Dept. Fax Website Contents October - December 2007 Happy New Year KGNS Vision & Mission Captain s Note Letter to the Editor Introduction Night 2 Hi-Lite Club News Spotlight 50th Merdeka Charity Golf Club News Course & Grounds Sports Development KGNS Junior Tennis Year End Medal 2007 Junior Golf Ainil on a High Golf Diary Social & Recreation KGNS Family Day 2007 Children s Latin American Dance Class F&B Promotions Golf Updates Hyundai-KGNS Selangor Amatuer Open Inter-Club Match KGNS vs Bukit Darmo Golf Club Competitions & Results KGNS Staff Affiliated Clubs / Reciprocal Clubs Club Directory & Facilities Let s Hear From You! Have a good suggestion or a story to tell? If you do, please write to the Editor at Berita Subang. The best two letters published in each issue will earn a RM50 voucher from the Reflexology Centre. To be a winner, you must include your name, membership and phone number with your submission. If you do not want us to print your name, please provide a pseudonym. We may edit your letter for length and clarity. Berita Subang wishes all Chinese members Gong Xi Fa Cai Berita Subang 3

4 KGNS Vision KGNS Vision & Mission Our Vision To be the premier Membership Golf Club in the Country. Our Mission To provide excellent facilities and services at all times. Our Values Team Work We are committed to working together for the full benefit of KGNS and its members. Accountability We are ethically and morally accountable in our actions to KGNS. Members Focus All our actions are focused on the interests of the members. Heritage To preserve and enhance KGNS as a National Heritage Golf Club. Commitment Above all, we are committed in all our actions towards achieving the above vision. 4 Berita Subang

5 Management Committee 07/08 PRESIDENT YB Dato Donald Lim Siang Chai Membership VICE-PRESIDENT Dr. Joseph B.J. Soo Discipline and Competitions CAPTAIN Dr. Ismail Hashim Management & Golf Deputy Chairman Membership VICE-CAPTAIN I Md. Noor Ayob Club Development & Maintenance Deputy Chairman Management & Golf VICE CAPTAIN II Pattis Naidu Finance Deputy Chairman Tender Board SOCIAL & RECREATION Hj. Nazri Dato Mohd Hashim FOOD & BEVERAGE Dato Zainal Azmi Zainal Ariffin COURSE & GROUNDS Lau Ang Khim BUGGIES, CADDIES, DRIVING RANGE & SPORTS DEVELOPMENT Abdul Majid Md Yusof Deputy Chairman Discipline HR/ADMIN & PUBLICATIONS Hamzah Bachik AUDIT & SPECIAL TASKS Mohd Jamal Sulaiman Deputy Chairman Competitions LADIES GOLF CAPTAIN Rosmimee Abbas EDITORIAL BOARD Dr. Ismail Hashim (Advisor) Hamzah Bachik (Chairman) Eric Tan Chandra Perumal Janet Lee Sharifah Khatijah Club Officials GENERAL MANAGER Zahid Ariffin Idrus DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER Alice Foong FINANCE MANAGER Esther Khoo GOLF MANAGER - COURSE SUPERINTENDENT Shamsul Bahrin MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT Azaman Razuki IT MANAGER Irene Tan SENIOR GOLF EXECUTIVE Norasmah Abdul Majid Taib MEMBERSHIP EXECUTIVE Tengku Emy Zarina F & B EXECUTIVE Jufri Kenneth SOCIAL / RECREATION EXECUTIVE Pamela Looi CAPTAIN S NOTE GOLF - Getting On a Lasting Friendship Golf is a competitive sport played by people of a wide range of age and ability. It is a wonderful game that usually retains its players throughout their lifetime. While generally regarded as a gentle aerobic activity that does not require superb fitness to play; strength from the tee and fairway is an asset to getting the ball as close to the hole, and on the greens, muscle control and accuracy become paramount to putt the ball into the cup. Golf provides a good walk with nature and exercise for the vast majority of body muscles. It even stimulates the mind, as a good performance brings excitement and enjoyment that motivates one to return for another round. Our club, at any time of year, provides a grand playing field for golf with a choice of four nines at your disposal. Your challenge of these 36 holes need not be a solo effort as 4,261 golfers are part of the club s 5,300 membership. Since golf is also a game that breeds instant friendships, it is near impossible at KGNS to not make a new friend that widens your social circle with each round of golf played. Alas, I also must sadly report that several club members have voiced to me that they have noticed unwanted changes in the attitudes of those they meet on the course. We all know the temperament of golfers is as diverse as their handicaps. Ernie Els is known to go about his job on the golf course with a gentle ease that has earned him the title the Big Easy, while Woods dominates the game with a zeal that parallels his first name - Tiger. Despite their differing approach to the game, however, neither of these professionals demonstrates poor sportsmanship. For those golfers at KGNS who are overly impatient about slow play or easily irritated by poor golf ethics, please do not become a snobbish, violent golfer who is worse than the players you are critical of. Let me reaffirm that we want KGNS to remain the firendly and peaceful place it has always been. The rules and regulations on golf are crystal clear on control of play, mannerisms and ethics. KGNS, while known to be a strict imposer of discipline, treats all members equal and we wish golfers to also treat each other as equals. Please be friendly and add to the enjoyment of others game, rather than robbing them of a relaxing round of golf. A brotherly reminder or friendly gesture is always better than becoming self absorbed in your game and risk the offence of others. Most matters between golfers can easily be settled on the course or, better still, over a cup of coffee or teh tarik after the game where a lasting friendship could evolve. The club strives to provide as many facilities as possible for the benefit of members but please do not abuse these privileges. For example, internet access and other vicinity of the clubhouse should be utilised with consideration and not to the annoyance of others. Let us together preserve our dignity and friendliness at all times and let the club be our home away from home, a haven where we can go to forget our miseries, if any. Happy New Year to everyone! Dr. Ismail Hashim Berita Subang 5

6 LETTER To The Editor This is an original piece of poem entitled Song of an Ancient Golfer which I have written for my forthcoming birthday. Song of an Ancient Golfer Praise to Thee, O God Almighty, For Thy infinite mercy. Merrily, steadily still standing at the tee Basking in Your glory - at seventy, I beseech Thee, O God! Grant me another ten, On second thought, make it twenty. My heart is filled with gladness when I see Shimmering white balls in the morning sun, The distant flag that flutters in the breeze, A soft pitch, a gentle chip rolling to the cup And the smell of grass from the freshly cut green. Ecstasy and jubilation - when I line my putt, the hole quivers In fearful anticipation. The little aggravations I have learned to control, When a game becomes a journey without destination, The incorrigible slice - that original sin, The ghastly hooks - destroyer of the soul, The cause of bleeding hearts from tee to green, And blessed be those nasty holes that refuse to stay still. When its time for me to tee-off For the final fairway beyond the stars, With a tinge of sadness and a drop of tear, To my only son I bequeath, My S-Yard, my Scotty Cameron and my ball retriever, So that he may cherish Life With its murky ponds, unyielding hazards and unforgiving sands And when, on a moonlight evening, you happen to see An ancient golfer on a distant green Fear not my friends, it s only my Spirit! For this crazy game - a sport of Kings and scoundrels who cannot count It is not just for the living to enjoy Dato Dr. Shamsuddin Kassim (S 728) Copyright@reserved 6 Berita Subang

7 Club News Introduction Night 2 Following on from the 30 th July affair, 38 new members, flanked by proposers and family, were formally inducted into the KGNS fold at the second instalment of Introduction Night held on 10 th December The larger-than-usual intake comprised 29 ordinary members, including 4 Government servants, and 9 others who were upgraded from the ranks of junior membership. In his welcoming speech to the new members, KGNS President Y.B. Dato Ir. Donald Lim remarked that the evening s ceremony, mandatory under Club Rules, served as formal confirmation of their status as full-fledged members. He added though privileged with access to all golfing, social and recreational facilities and the right to vote at Annual General Meetings, new members should maintain discipline at all times and contribute by participating in club events and activities. He also reminded that being a premier club, there is a need in KGNS for quality members. The President also announced that KGNS is currently pursing reciprocity arrangements, particularly with golfing establishments in the ASEAN region and, to-date 3 affiliations are being considered. Members of the Management Committee, the Membership Sub-Committee and the Editorial Board were then formally presented to the assembly before the dinner bell. During the event, Berita Subang took time to talk to a random sample of the newly-enrolled for their views, impressions and/or thoughts Norlida Aris - A businesswoman and an avid golfer with 14 handicap (introduced by Wan Aziz Hj. Wan Ali). Golf-wise, KGNS offers me what I needed. Aside from the close proximity from my house, it s a friendly club that offers cheap and good food! Yeoh Keong Lee, 23 - works in Singapore finance company (introduced by dad Mr. Yeoh Cheok Swee) said, he is familiar with the club since early age and took up taekwondo and swimming lessons then and intend to be a golfer soon. Syed Azharuddin Syed A. Rahman, 35 - An accountant (introduced by dad, Syed A. Rahman/Dato Jamal) who has been keen on KGNS since his younger days said I had wanted to join the club earlier but my heavy work schedules had deferred me from doing so. I am attracted to KGNS because the food is good, the course is beautiful and its location. Aspires to play golf and spends more time now at the range Dr. Anuradha a/p Pathmanathan - An anaesthelogist (introduced by Mr. Bala/ Dr. Krishnamoorthy) was drawn to KGNS because it s a premier golf club with good junior programme, good massage centre (husband has tried it) and the food (Eagle s Nest). Intends to take up golf and enrol her daughter as well. Nicholas Ng, 23 - A law graduate with Masters from the University of Sheffield (introduction first initiated by dad, late Mr. Freddie Ng). For Nicholas, KGNS has a mixed bag of good sports facilities e.g. swimming, squash, golf & tennis besides reasonably good food and friendliness of the members. Berita Subang 7

8 Hi-Lite DYMM SPB Yang Pertuan Agong signs autograph book to commemorate his royal presence and participation in the 50th Merdeka Charity Golf, witnessed by KGNS President, Dato Ir. Donald Lim. In the background are black and white stills from the photo exhibition mounted by New Straits Times (a) at right, showing SPB s grandfather, Sultan Ismail Mohamad Shah, officiating at the grand opening of KGNS back in September 1968, flanked by then Prime Minister and KGNS founder Almarhum Tunku Abdul Rahman and Cabinet Ministers and (b) at top left, the potrait of Almarhum Tunku Abdul Rahman. Course Review Kelana Course Sultan s Nine Hole No metres (par-4) Blue 340 metres White 321 metres Red 281 metres Index 11 The 6th is a slight dogleg-right hole. At 340 metres from the blue tees, this is not a long hole but to score well here, two accurate strikes are needed. The drive has to clear the trees on the left and right and up ahead, two bunkers guard both sides of the fairway at the 160 metre mark. Clear these hurdles and you have an open view of the green. Just be careful to avoid the bunkers on both flanks leading to the putting surface. 8 Berita Subang

9 CLUB News Management & Golf Sub-Committee Management & Golf is a newly formed Sub- Committee under the chairmanship of the Club Captain Dr. Ismail Hashim to provide a greater focus on club management as well as efficient coordination of golfing activities at KGNS. Sub-Committee Members En. Md Noor Bin Ayob Mr Pattis Naidu En. Hamzah Bachik Puan Rosmimee Abbas Y.Bhg. Dato Hj. Abdul Rahman Yeop Capt. William van Geyzel Tuan Hj. Hussein Yusoff En. Kamarudin Ahmad Mr. Peter Shanta Mr. Gerry Rozells En. Ahmad Damanhuri En. Ramli Abd. Rahman Deputy Chairman/Vice-Captain I/ Development & Maintenance Chairman Vice-Captain II/Finance Chairman HR/Admin. Chairman Ladies Golf Captain The Terms of Reference of this Sub-Committee are as follows- Md Noor Bin Ayob Hamzah Bachik Dato Hj. Abdul Rahman Yeop Pattis Naidu Rosmimee Abbas Capt. William van Geyzel Management 1. Overseeing the smooth implementation of policies (as decided by the Management Committee) by the General Manager and his executive staff for the efficient running and management of the Club 2. Advising the Captain on staff matters (training, incentives, penalties, etc.) prior to actions by the relevant departments and authorities Golf 1. Overseeing and monitoring the operations of the Golf Department 2. Ensuring that Club Bye-Laws, Golf Rules and Handicapping are continuously updated, regulated and effected 3. Preparation of Club Fixtures; regulate and review golfing fees and charges 4. Selection preparation and performance monitoring of Club Team Members and Club representatives and souvenirs for inter-club matches The main reason for the formation of this Sub-Committee is to improve co-ordination and communication among the various departments. Beside overseeing the day-to-day running of the Golf Department, the other function is also to ensure that the management staff carry out all instructions given by the Management Committee promptly, efficiently and effectively. Tuan Hj. Hussien Yusoff Peter Shanta Ahmad Damanhuri Kamarudin Ahmad Gerry Rozells Ramli Abd. Rahman Berita Subang 9

10 Spotlight 50th Merdeka Charity Golf P Simply erfect If there is a word to qualify the event, it would be prompt, from start to finish! Royal guest of honour, SPB Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin was spot on in arriving to a welcoming reception led by Organising Chairman and Vice-President KGNS, Dr. Joseph B.J. Soo. A-Medal Winner Ahmad Faiesall. Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Zahirah greeted the Japanese Ambassador and his wife. After a quick photo shoot and breakfast, it was game on for the 50 th Merdeka Charity Golf on Sunday, 18 th November 2007, held in celebration of Malaysia s halfcentury of nationhood and in commemoration of KGNS founder Almarhum YAM Tunku Abdul Rahman. Also in attendance for a shotgun start at all tee boxes were the German, Japanese and Korean ambassadors to Malaysia, senior Government officials, corporate leaders, guests and KGNS members. We are very happy to be playing in today s historical event. KGNS is such a grand golf course; and conditions are simply perfect and on such a nice day too. And fortunately for me I even got the privilege to meet Malaysia s Agong for the very first time - Mrs Masahiko Horie, wife of Japanese Ambassador. 10 Berita Subang

11 Korean Ambassador, Mr. Bong Ryull Yang when approached said that he was enjoying this meaningful golf round. I feel truly very honoured to be part of this meaningful event. This is a fantastic golf course and I am having a real great time, said the first timer at KGNS who has been in the country for just two months. Another golfing dignitary in the field was Japanese Ambassador, Masahiko Horie who was accompanied by his wife Yoko. Horie was very willing to offer his feelings about the golf event. We are very happy to be playing in today s historical event. KGNS is such a grand golf course; and conditions are simply perfect and on such a nice day too. And fortunately for me I even got the privilege to meet Malaysia s Agong for the very first time, added the petite golfer who took up his new posting in Kuala Lumpur just one and a half months ago after his stint in Doha, Qatar. Played on a Stableford format, attractive prizes were up for grabs for H.E. Mr. Herbert Jess (2nd from right), Ambassador of Germany with his flightmates. 12 placings, A and B Medals, in the friendly golf tournament, not to mention 70 lucky draws in store for the not-sofortunate golfers! The annual KGNS Charity Gala was Incorporated into the special festive event and beneficiaries, for 2007, include Yayasan Sultan Mizan, the Malaysian AiDS Foundation, Mercy Malaysia (Malaysian Medical Relief society), Majlis Kanser Nasional (MAKNA), the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia and the KGNS Young Golfers Putra Academy. With the timely arrival of SPB Raja Permaisuri Agong, the second phase of the day s programme got underway with the royal couple taking a tour of the Photo Exhibition, mounted by the News Straits Times at the lobby, I feel truly very honoured to be part of this meaningful event. This is a fantastic golf course and I am having a real great time - H. E. Mr. Bong Ryull Yang, Korean Ambassador. before proceeding to Dewan Tunku for the luncheon-cum-prize-giving ceremony. In his address, the Organising Chairman ex-pressed his heartfelt thanks to all who participated and called on the assembly to stand united in diversity, regardless of race or religion, and to embrace the vision of the founding father of our nation, and of KGNS, Almarhum YAM Tunku Abdul Rahman. The Organising Committee of the 50 th Merdeka Charity expresses its gratitude to SPB Yang Di-Pertuan Agong and SPB Raja Permaisuri Agong for their gracious presence, to all sponsors and donors for their generous contributions, to all participants for being an integral part of the festivities and, last but not least, to the Management and Staff of KGNS for their untiring effort in the project! Berita Subang 11

12 Spotlight 50th Merdeka Charity Golf Snapshots A steely stare gets it there. Deep in concentration... the only way to play. Hanging on the lip... just my luck! 12 Berita Subang

13 Watch that sweet followthrough! Whoa! Did you see that! Thank you... thank you, don t mention it! Turn, turn turn! Go in...go in, pleaseeee!... Break left... left I said! Berita Subang 13

14 CLUB News Notice To All Members With effect from 1st January 2008, the Administration Office will be working on 5-day weeks. Therefore, the Administration Office will be closed on Saturdays. The new office hours are as follows 8.30am pm. (Mondays - Fridays) Members who wish to pay their accounts, can continue to do so at the Reception Counter. Members who wish to collect their Membership Cards or Car Stickers on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays can request for the items to be deposited at the Reception Counter for collection. Car Stickers Please be informed that Car Stickers 2008 / 2009 are now available at the Administration Office upon request. Vehicles without valid members car stickers will be clamped if parked at members car park. Bath Towels Use of Bath Towels in Changing Rooms Members are reminded that only two towels are allowed to be taken at one time and the towels must be returned to the Counter after use. Members co-operation on the above is much appreciated. Swimming Pool Please register before using the Swimming Facilities It has been observed that many members do not register themselves or their guests / maids before using the Swimming Pool. Please be reminded that failure to do so will be Breach of the Bye-Laws and members will be liable to Displinary Action. Thank You for your consideration and co-operation. No Entry Members are to observe the No Entry sign to ensure safety. Action will be taken against those who infringe the traffic rule. 14 Berita Subang

15 COURSE & Grounds Lau Ang Khim (Chairman - Course & Grounds) Course and Grounds Sub-Committee Chairman Lau Ang Khim Committee Members Hani Abdullah Chou Kan Yin Gurucharan Singh Wan Rasdi Wan Ahmad Isa Shukri Dr. Mahmud Hj Abdul Wahab Lt. Col (R) Lim Ong Heng This Sub-Committee is tasked with, amongst others 1. Maintenance and upkeep of the fairways of Putra and Kelana courses at the highest level of play. 2. Course beautification and aesthetic touches. 3. Drainage and irrigation to ensure efficient distribution and/or supply of water. 4. Course improvement and upgrading as directed by the Management Committee. The most ambitious project for 2007 was the buggy track for the Putra Course completed in September. The track, besides its obvious benefits to the golfer, is also a smart track in that it acts as divertand-drain-off system during rain, thereby reducing the time to resume play by 15 minutes! Other projects include i) The installation of multi-purse gazebo at the car park adjacent to Hole No. 1. The gazebo serves as a bag drop and registration point for competitions. ii) The newly-constructed body of water at the same Hole in place of the lateral drain (see accompanying photos 2 & 3). This is linked to the recently upgraded pond on the right of Hole 9, doubling up as a much-needed catchment area and reservoir. It is not, as some irate golfers remarked, a watery gravesite for trapping errant shots! 2.Before Lateral drain across fairway #1, Putra Course. 3. After Catchment areacum-reservoir across fairway #1, Putra Course. 1.GAZEBO at car park adjacent to Tee-Box #1, Putra Course. Our priority and attention is also given to the Kelana Course. Works are complete on the Sultan s and Tun s Nines e.g. drainage improvements made at Holes No. 14 and 15 (see accompanying photos 3 & 4). Also new and higher netting has been installed on the right side of fairway No. 3 for safety to the road users on the other side of the boundary. Continued on page 16 Berita Subang 15

16 Course COURSE & Grounds & Grounds Continued from page 15 This Planned Programme will surely take us a few steps nearer to being the truly World-Class golf course - Lau Ang Khim (Chairman - Course & Ground) Proposed Irrigation Facility, Putra Course. beautification programme, the Sub-Committee hope golfers will also contribute towards our course care, i.e. replacing divots, repairing pitch marks and raking bunkers. The major task that we have however, is the irrigation facility at the Putra Course (see schematic diagram). When completed, it will end our water woes and will give KGNS an additional 40 million litres for storage or use. Even so, with more water features it will make the course more challenging to the golfers. Note Members wishing to air their views (on the irrigation facility) may have a sit-in dialogue with the Sub-Committee. Projects pending approval. 1. Excavation works to create two man-made ponds in the low-lying wooded area between Tee Box No. 3 and Green No. 4. These two ponds will, in turn, link and feed to the existing pond just left of Green No. 5. Course beautification has also been carried out and this include the main entrance to the clubhouse. The area adjacent to the 2 nd Tee Box has been spruced up and landscaping is in progress at the mid-way hut and strategic areas of the Putra Course (see accompanying photos 5 & 6). In pursuing the Building of an earth bund at the other end of the lateral drain, near the tree line on the right of Hole No. 5, to function as a catchment area and giving a cascading waterfall effect. Flooding of the existing lateral drain across Hole No. 5 (which may require widening and/or re-modelling) to channel flow of water into the above-mentioned two ponds. 16 Berita Subang

17 4.Before Drainage improvement in progress at fairway #14, Kelana Course. 5. After Drainage improvement completed at fairway #14, Kelana Course. 6. New look at the main entrance to the clubhouse. Presently, KGNS is dependent (with the good offices of MBPJ and developers) on water from the pond beside the newly-built Plaza Kelana Jaya for the fairways and greens located at the far reaches of the Putra Course fronting Jalan SS 7/2. This loose arrangement, however, comes with a price. The Sub-Committee foresees supply disruptions during any significant drought or change of heart by the Plaza residents. The biggest challenge faced by the Sub- Committee is to be constantly mindful of the need to weigh cost benefits against available resources. Key questions i) To outsource work to contracted labour or deploy in-house expertise? ii) To plan the costly long term objective or cheaper short term demand? For instance, the request by trolley-toting golfers for a constructed pathway to cut across and avoid the buggy track looped around Tee Box 16 of the Putra Course. Pulling a trolley along the track is a metre walk (isn t it for this reason golf is played in the first place?) whereas a 10-metre shortcut would certainly deprive one of the exercise - and cost KGNS another financial expense! On a bright note, we would advise all trolley bearers that kerbs on either side of the buggy track has been built up/sloped/stabilised, making it easy to get on or off. The Sub-Committee is working towards making the course in KGNS easy on the eye, easy on the body and easy on the money! 7. Course beautification - Landscaped area adjacent to Tee-Box #2, Putra Course. Above 8. Course beautification - Buggy track and landscaped area at mid-way hut, Putra Course. Left 9. Panoramic view of fairway #1 with upgraded pond viewed from Green #9 in the foreground and new catchment area/reservoir #1 at extreme right. Berita Subang 17

18 SPORTS Development KGNS Junior Tennis Year End Medal 2007 The 1 st KGNS Junior Tennis Year End Medal 2007 was held on the Sunday, 4 th November. Thirteen (13) juniors participated in this competition showing there s abundant talent amongst our youngsters. Trophies were given to the Champion and Runner-up. The Sport Development Sub-Committee would like to thank our sponsor Wilson and our tennis coach, Mr Ong Chit Lai for helping us make this a successful event. For those who are interested in joining the Junior Tennis Programme, please do not hesitate to contact Pamela Looi at ext 85. The clinic is designed for those who already have basic tennis skills and would like to enhance their skills. Champion Raja Aiman Runner-Up Atheya Murugasu Semi Finalist Kieron Ngoh Jie-Han Raja Adib 18 Berita Subang

19 Junior Golf Sub-Committee to harity. When there is/are no winner(s), the pool shall snowball Junior Year-End Golf Competition Ainil on a high Ainil Johani (0) was the toast of the Junior Year-End Golf Competition that was held over the Kelana Course at on December 30. She finished the Under-21 competition four strokes ahead of second placed Jeremy Chan (10) who carded 78. Jamil Ismail (11) won the Nett Category by nine shots with his score of 66. In second place was Gavin Nicholas Fung (7) on 75 while two strokes behind on 77 was Dinie Zikri M. Zaki (7) who placed third. The Under-15 Gross competition title went to Daniel Loh (5) who ended the day on 71, 12 strokes in front of second and third placed Ashraf Ahmad (4) and Rizal Azli (12) who each carded 83. Mohd Hisyam Majid (5) took the Nett event title scoring 67. In second place on countback was Adam A. Hamid (29) who also scored 67 while Kazrin Ahmad Zaidi (14) claimed third place with an 83. Afiffudin Abd Aziz (12) carded 86 to win the Under-12 Gross title while the Nett category winner was Danil Asyraf (29) who had a score of 63. Tan Wee Aik (22) took second spot on 68. In the Girls Gross event Dian Amani Suhaimee (33) who shot 96 was awarded the title. The Nett event winner was Elisha Naz Shakil (40) who finished with a 73 while second place went to Marie Tan Mei Yi (30) who carded 77 and third was Norshy Amin Abd. Majid (28) on 80. Adam Mohd Jamil took top honours in the Boys 9 Holes event. He scored 52. In second place was Muhammad Hafiz on 55 while Abdul Hanif s score of 59 gave him third place. The Chipping & Putting contest was won by Arif Mohd Jamil with his total of 22. He ended the day two strokes ahead of Afiq Mohd Jamil and Sammir who each scored 24. The year-end competition amongst the juniors saw the title of the Overall Best Team going to KRPM s Tommy Chin (4), Ng Choo Teck (6) and Brian Teo (12) who combined for a winning total of 234, while Order of Merit top finishers were Rizal Azli (winner), Dinie Zikri M. Zaki (runner-up ) and Ashraf Ahmad Shakil in third spot. Junior Golf Clinics With immediate effect extended family members of ordinary club members are allowed to participate in the Junior Golf Clinics conducted on Sundays at the Driving Range. Conditions of Participation 1. Age - below 18 years old 2. Sign up - by filling in an enrolment Form available at the reception. 3. Fees - RM60 per month. Insurance - RM3 per day Berita Subang 19

20 GOLF Diary January 2008 Tuesday - 1 NEW YEAR 2008 Wednesday - 2 Thursday - 3 February 2008 Friday - 4 Saturday - 5 Sunday - 6 Monday - 7 ABC Medal Stableford Kelana Course Subang Medal/ Wooden Spoon Strokeplay Putra Course Sunday - 3 Monday - 4 Southern Hills - Away Haadyai - Tuesday - 8 Wednesday - 9 Thursday - 10 Friday - 11 Thursday - 7 Friday - 8 CHINESE NEW YEAR AWAL MUHARRAM (MAAL HIJRAH) 1429 H CHINESE NEW YEAR Saturday - 12 Sunday - 13 Monday - 14 Tuesday - 15 Subang Classic Strokeplay Putra Course Wednesday - 16 Thursday - 17 Friday - 18 Saturday - 19 Chicken Run 9 Hole Social Game Strokeplay Putra Course P.M. Sunday - 20 January 2008 Subang Classic Strokeplay Putra Course Senior Golfers Monthly Medal Strokeplay Putra Course Ladies Monthly Medal Strokeplay Putra Course Monday - 21 Tuesday - 22 Thursday - 24 Friday - 25 Saturday - 26 Sunday - 27 Greensome 1 Strokeplay Putra / Kelana Course Wednesday - 23 THAIPUSAM SIGC vs KGNS - Men (Home) Monday - 28 Tuesday - 29 Wednesday - 30 Thursday - 31 Monday - 11 Tuesday - 12 February 2008 Friday - 15 Tuesday - 19 Saturday - 16 KGPA vs KGNS - Away KGPA Wednesday - 20 Saturday - 23 Sunday - 24 Puan Sri Mahani Trophy Strokeplay Putra Course ABC Medal Strokeplay Putra Course - Ladies & Juniors Monthly Medal Stableford Kelana Course - Wednesday - 27 Thursday - 28

21 Friday - 1 Saturday - 2 WILAYAH DAY BlackForest vs KGNS - Away Bukit Kayu Hitam P.M. Darulaman vs KGNS - Away DAGCC Tuesday - 5 Wednesday - 6 Saturday - 9 Sunday - 10 March 2008 March 2008 Tuesday - 4 Saturday - 8 KELAB GOLF SARAWAK vs KGNS - Away KGS P.M. Saturday - 1 Tun Dr. Ismail Trophy Strokeplay Putra Course Sunday - 2 Monday - 3 Tun Dr. Ismail Trophy Strokeplay Putra Course Wednesday - 5 Thursday - 6 Friday - 7 Sunday - 9 KELAB GOLF SARAWAK vs KGNS - Away KGS Monday - 10 Tuesday - 11 Wednesday - 13 Thursday - 14 Wednesday - 12 Thursday - 13 Friday - 14 Saturday - 15 ROYAL PERAK GOLF CLUB vs KGNS - Home Stableford Kelana Course P.M. Sunday - 17 Monday - 18 E. G. M. - P.M. Thursday - 21 Friday - 22 Senior Golfers Monthly Medal Stableford Putra Course Sunday - 16 ROYAL PERAK GOLF CLUB vs KGNS - Home Stableford Putra Course Thursday - 20 PROPHET MUHAMMAD S BIRTHDAY Monday - 17 Tuesday - 18 Wednesday - 19 Friday - 21 Saturday - 22 Sunday - 23 Tun Hussien Onn Trophy - Ladies Strokeplay Putra Course ABC Medal Stableford Kelana Course Monday - 25 Tuesday - 26 Monday - 24 Tuesday - 25 Wednesday - 26 Thursday - 27 Senior Golfers Partnership Medal Strokeplay Putra Course Friday - 29 Friday - 28 Saturday - 29 Sunday - 30 Monday - 31 Junior - Partnership Medal Stableford Putra Course KGNS vs KGPA Away

22 SOCIAL & Recreation Hj. Nazri Dato Mohd Hashim (Chairman - Social & Recreation) KGNS Family Day A Roaring Success The KGNS Family Day 2007 was opened not only to members but also to staff and their families. A big crowd comprising members, staff members and guests turned out for the Fiesta which was held mainly around the Poolside Area. There were food stalls and booths set up around the area. Strudels were invited to set up their pastry booth to the delight of the members at the Golfers Terrace. Lots of activities were organised throughout the day to keep all the crowd happy and busy. There were karaoke for those to show off their singing talents, picture drawn by the caricarturist and the children were excited to have their faces painted. The clowns were busy sculpturing animal balloons that were given away, and stilt walkers were also giving out candies to everyone. The highlight of the occasion was the fire eaters providing a fiery 22 Berita Subang

23 performance to the amazement of the crowd. There were also many contests held for family members and children to participate in, at RM5.00 per person. Among the favourites for golf enthusiasts were the Longest Drive, Crazy Putting, Best Bunker Shot and Chipping Contests. The kids had their fun also as they participated in the Colouring Contest and Musical Chairs. The swimming contests came on at about 4.00pm with Spoon and Egg, Coin Collection and First Bite of the Apple. The greatest excitement for the children was when the 50 cent coins were thrown into the wading pool for them to collect in the Coin Collection Contest. What is a better way to get yourselves familiarised with KGNS the who s, what s and where s within the compound of our own beloved Club? To cater to this, a Treasure Hunt contest specially designed by Ms Low Ai Yun, who is a Treasure Hunter herself ensured that the 10 teams who also have some therapeutic exercises to eliminate stress. The highest collection was made by the Ladies Committee s Jumble Sale Stall where huge crowd gathered to get the best stuff at rock-bottom prices. And it was not surprising that everything was sold by 4.00pm! On the whole it was a marvellous day. The Social and Recreation Sub- Committee wish to thank the convenors, volunteers and staff members for making this event a great success. Berita Subang 23

24 Social SOCIAL & Recreation & Recreation Children s Latin American Dance Class Gather your children for the Club s Latin American Dance classes specially held for kids and teens on Sundays, 3-4pm in the Multi-Purpose hall. Dancing is a great way for your children to improve their posture and boost their confidence, in a fun and healthy way. They ll learn the cheeky cha cha cha, energetic rock & roll and festive samba, among others. It s never too early to start dancing and what better way than with others their own age! For more info, please call

25 F&B Promotions Eagle s Nest To celebrate Chinese New Year a great place to head for will be Eagle s Nest where, from 22nd January 2008 right up until 21st February 2008, there s going to be delicious offerings. So, come and live up to the festive spirit with us at Eagle s Nest! Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 1 1Yee Sang Sang Four Hot & Cold Combination Four Hot & Cold Combination Hot & Sour Szechuan Soup Braised Sharkfin Soup with Crabmeat 1/2 Thai Chicken & Cha Chi Kai (Chicken) 1/2 Roasted Chicken Claypot Seafood 3 Variety Mushroom Thai King Prawns with Siew Pak Choi Eagles Nest Special Noodles Buttered Prawns Chilled Sea Coconut with Longan Yong Chow Fried Rice (RM per table + 5% gst) Chilled Sea Coconut with Longan (RM per table + 5% gst)2yee 3 Yee Sang Four Hot & Cold Combination Braised Sharkfin Soup with Crabmeat Mushroom Chicken Deepfried Garoupa with Sweet & Sour Sauce Kam Hiong Prawns Dry Scallop with Poh Choi Kong Lam Mee Red Bean & Mini Pau (RM % gst) A La Carte Yee Sang Salmon (small) RM % gst per order Chinese Carp (small) RM % gst per order Salmon (large) RM % gst per order Chinese Carp (large) RM % gst per order Please call ext. 55 for more information. Berita Subang 25

26 GOLF Updates Hyundai-KGNS Selangor Amateur Open An international field of 120 amateur golfers representing 9 countries, including Malaysia, turned out at the MGA sanctioned Hyundai-KGNS Selangor Amateur Open Championship held at the Putra Course from November A practice round on Monday the 12 th preceded the over-subscribed 3-day event for which the organisers unfortunately had to turn away more than a score of would-be entrants! Kim Dong Hyun. MGA golfer Mohamad Arie Irawan (0) set the pace on Day 1 to top the leaderboard with a 3-under 69 gross whereas Lebanese Karim Sinno (10) returned a creditable 66 on count back (ocb) in the Nett-category. Playing conditions, by general consensus, were ideal with sunny skies above and fairly firm fairways and responsive greens. It was a complete reversal of fortune, though, on Day 2 when morning showers pelted down to make things wet, to say the least. Despite the rain- delayed start, the mood was buoyant with new leaders taking charge - MGA scratch golfer Akhmal Tarmizee Mohd Nazari made his presence felt with a 70 Gross and KGNS very own Juliandri Nazaini (10) finishing with a Nett 66 ocb. On Day 3 and with opening roundlike weather prevailing, it was Akhmal Tarmizee who stormed ahead improving by 5 strokes from the day before to return an inspiring 67 Gross and, in the final reckoning, a winning tally of 211! 7-handicapper Korean Lim Sung Hyun posted a Nett 65 to lead but only for the day and had to be contented with 2 nd placing in the Nett category. It is challenging, the whole layout, greens (speed) and pin positions. However, you need to take care of the apron especially during wet season. KGNS members are friendly, approachable and helpful. - Aussie Chris Carey 26 Berita Subang

27 Very good golf course. Challenging thick rough and good, well-maintained greens. Keep up the good work and make it (the event) happen every year! Can make it (the course) longer and more challenging? - Karim Sinno Results Champion Hcp Club Gross Score Runner-Up Hcp Club Gross Score Akhmal Tarmizee Mohd Nazari 0 MGA 211 Edmund Jonathan Au 0 MGA 217 Karim Sinno Pradeepa Ethapane Simon Price 3rd Hcp Club Gross Score Tan Chien Hau 2 MGA 220 In savoring victory after being runnerup twice in the event over the past two years, the champion, all of 17 years of age, was full of praise for KGNS excellent playability despite the inclement weather. The greens are very challenging, hard and fast, and the members and officials friendly, he remarked and now looks forward to returning (to KGNS) for future tour-naments. For the record, it was also at KGNS that Akhmal Tarmizee won the TSM Challenge held in July this year! In interviews with Berita Subang, here is what some of our other visitors had to say about the Subang experience Alistair Guthrie (2), Scotland - has been in Malaysia for past 9 years, plays in KGNS 2-3 times a year - Though cow grass, superb playing conditions here with greens true and fair. Marshals did a good job. I would rate KGNS among the top 5 in Malaysia. Kwak Hong Won (4), Korea - located in Malaysia for past 3 years - Course very good and very challenging from tee to green. This was my second time playing in KGNS. I like the course very much. Will come back and play again. Aussie Chris Carey (2), freshly arrived in Malaysia, first-timer at KGNS - It is challenging, the whole layout, greens (speed) and pin positions. However, you need to take care of the apron especially during wet season. KGNS members are friendly, approachable and helpful. Chris hopes to re-visit KGNS soon! Edmond Au (0), MGA, golfing for 9 years, played 4 times at KGNS, on verge of turning professional - The layout and greens are well maintained. Greens are very true and the roll is very nicely! If the course is lengthened it would be even more challenging! Karim Sinno (10) from Beirut, Lebanon, has played 8 times at KGNS - Very good golf course. Challenging thick rough and good, wellmaintained greens. Keep up the good work and make it (the event) happen every year! Can make it (the course) longer and more challenging? 4th Hcp Club Gross Score 5th Hcp Club Gross Score 6th Hcp Club Gross Score 7th Hcp Club Gross Score 8th Hcp Club Gross Score 9th Hcp Club Gross Score 10th Hcp Club Gross Score Kenneth De Silva 3 MGA 221 Chris Carey 2 Australia 221 Alex Tiong Wei Zen 1 MGA 223 Wilson Choo Zhe Ming 4 MGA 224 Mohamad Arie Irawan 0 MGA 224 Kim Dong Hynn 1 Korea 226 Mohd Amli Mohiyadeen Berita Subang 27

28 GOLF Updates Bulls s- Eye ACE Achiever Chou Kan Yin 13th December 2007 Hole No. 5 Sultan Nine Club Used 8-Iron Ball Used Pro V As an added attraction to KGNS monthly medals and in-house competitions in KGNS, the Competitions Sub-Committee is introducing the BULL S-EYE novelty with effect from January The primary aim of this feature, aside from monetary incentive for golfers playing in the respective medal or competition, is to increase participation in KGNS fixtures and, accordingly, encourage greater interaction amongst golfers. Conditions of Entry/Participation 1. Participation in the novelty shall be strictly voluntary and is open to all golfers who are competing in the main event. 2. Golfers wishing to participate in the novelty are required to register their interest and contribute to the pool BEFORE the commencement of play. 3. A nominal contribution of RM10.00 per golfer will be payable. 4. The winner s pool shall be limited to a sum NOT EXCEEDING RM for each competition and, in the case of multiple winners, the pool shall be equally divided. Excess funds, if any, shall be collected and disbursed by the Competitions Sub-Committee to charity. 5. When there is/are no winner(s), the pool shall snowball into the next medal or competition, subject to above-mentioned Condition No The decision of the Competitions Sub-Committee shall be final in all matters pertaining to the running of the novelty. KGNS Pro Shop The Club has appointed Transview Golf as our Pro Shop operator beginning October Besdes running the Pro Shop to offer members a wider range of products, our new operator will also take charge of the KGNS Driving Range with a resident pro on hand to assist you. Ismail B. Ibrahim 8th November 2007 Hole No. 13 Tun s Nine Club Used Team Daiwa Ball UsedPrecept EX 28 Berita Subang

29 Golfer s Insurance Card 2008 OBITUARY KGNS members and staff would like to extend our deepest condolence to the bereaving families of the following deceased members. Please be informed that BHI / MGA Golfer s Insurance Cards 2008 are now ready for collection. The Cards can be collected from the Administration Office during Office Hours from Mondays to Fridays. Note BHI Insurance (M) Bhd was formerly known as Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Sdn Bhd. METAL-SPIKED SHOES NOT PERMITTED With immediate effect, please be advised that metal-spiked shoes are NOT permitted on the Putra and Kelana Courses. Golf Bag Storage In view of the escalating cost of electricity consumption, the Management Committee has decided that with effect from 1st January 2008, members who leave their trolley batteries in the golf bag storage for charging will be charged RM20 per battery per month. The rental for golf bags storage remains at RM30 per bag per month. Mohd Yusof Bin Bador (M125) Encik Mohd Yusof Bador passed away peacefully on 14th December The late Encik Yusof Bador had served the Club as Captain in the years 1983/ 84 / 85 and His contributions to the Club will always be remembered, and he will be fondly missed by members of the club as well as the staff. Name S. Sothilingam M ship No. S239 Date of Death 6th November 2007 Member Since 1st May 1978 Name Ng Wooi Foong M ship No. N199 Date of Death 25th September 2007 Member Since 1st August 1987 Name Ir. Mohamed Zubir Zainal Abidin M ship No. M775 Date of Death 22nd July 2007 Member Since 1st May 1989 Berita Subang 29

30 INTER-CLUB Match KGNS vs Bukit Darmo Golf Club On 31 st October, a contingent of golfers from KGNS comprising 5 ladies and 23 gents left KL for Surabaya for a scheduled inter-club fixture with Bukit Darmo Club. Arriving just before noon at Juanda International Airport and en route to our lodgings, we stopped over at the scenic Ciputra Golf & Klub Keluarga for a social game. However, due to an early sunset in East Java, not all of us had time to complete 18 holes and some had to console ourselves with the breathtaking view that the location had to offer! We are seeking affiliation with Come 1 st November morning, off we went after breakfast to yet another scenic spot, a fantastic course called the FINA Golf Club, for what can best be described as an interesting social game! For starters, there was a quiet stillness in the air, possibly due to a recent incident of mudflow. Then, as we played through their fairways and fast greens, cotton trees (pokok kapas) were seen everywhere, even on their wellmaintained grass! The caddies were no help either, with their discomforting news that we were golfing in the midst of active volcanoes! Finally, on Day 3, all decked out in our red T-shirts, dark blue pants and caps bearing the KGNS logo, we were ready to do battle on foreign soil for club and country! After a very warm welcome extended by Bukit Darmo Club General Manager, a Malaysian himself, and the customary exchange of gifts and souvenirs, the KGNS team went on to triumph 8 to 4, our first inter-club win, at home or away, for 2007! The prize giving-cum-dinner was an enjoyable affair, with tokens of friendship exchanged yet again in fond remembrance of our trip to Surabaya. All too soon, it was time to head home and, with trophy in hand, the team returned safely on 4 th November Mr. Rajakulasingam, GM of Bukit Darmo, holding the souvenir as the KGNS Captain speaks. Results international and prestigious golf clubs especially in the Asean region in line with the premier status of KGNS, for members to enjoy Hcp Overall Best Pair Mohd Roseli bin Mohd Shah 16 (KGNS) Datin Rashimah Pilus 22 KGNS Best Pair Mohd Kamal Azmey 8 Azmi bin Abdul Jalil 17 Runner-Up Ahmad Faiesal bin Abd. Karim 14 Salehah bte Othman 23 BDGC Best Pair Michael Hendler 19 Sabrina Hendler 21 Runner-Up Suhardi Rizal 6 Susilawati 10 Longest Drive Susilawati (BDGC) 200 metres Nearest To Pin Mohd Nor bin Ayob - Dr Ismail Hashim (Captain). Stableford 46 pts 46 pts 45 pts 45 pts 44 pts Group photo of KGNS members before teeing-off. 30 Berita Subang

31 Competitions & Results Oktober Kelana Cup 3rd Qualifying Round - Stableford Sunday October 28 - Kelana Course Hcp Points 1st Mohd Razali Harun nd Wahid Mirza rd Kamarudzaman Saad Greensome 1 - Strokeplay Sunday October 27 - Putra Course Nett Hcp Score 1st Dato Naim / Datin Fauziah nd Imran Ashok / Faridah Hussein rd Dato Mohd Imran / Datin Maria Jadi Gross 1st Alex Hong / Irene Hong nd Maarof Rahman / Siti Aishah Novelties NTP Hole Distance Lim Seong Soon / Liza Lau 13 9ft 9ins NTP Hole Distance Wahid Mirza / Julia Katan 8 0.1m Senior Golfers Monthly - Strokeplay Thursday October 25 - Putra Course Gross Hcp Score 1st Nasarudin Omar 6 80 Nett A Medal 1st Syed Khalil 7 72 ocb 2nd Mahrome Mohd rd Mohd Zain Yusof ocb B Medal 1st Dato Khalid Alias ocb 2nd Sharkawi Alis rd T.S. Chee C Medal 1st Dato Abd Rashid nd Dato Mohsin ocb 3rd Dato Hashim Mydin Novelties NTP Winner Hole Distance Dato Mohsin 13 5ft 1 in NTL Winner Hole Distance Raja Dzahiruddin 8 3ft 8ins November Inter-Club Match Royal Pahang GC vs KGNS Sunday November 25 - Putra Course RESULTS (2nd day) RPGC KGNS Match 2nd Match 1st Total RPGC Team Hcp Points Mohd Lazim Jaafar Goh Thian Shung Leong Ky Wai Hj Che Mat Che Ismail Tan Soo Wah James Goh ocb ocb KGNS Team C.C. Chooi Dr Ismail Hashim (Captain) Syed M. Zayed Alsagoff Y.C. Chooi Dato Zainal Azmi (Comm) Nor Azman Ali ocb Best Overall Pair KGNS Hcp Points Syed Khalil Syed Mohd 7 Abdul Hamid Nor Putra Trophy - Strokeplay Sunday November 4 - Putra Course Overall Gross Hcp Score 1st Mahrome Mohd nd Wahid Mirza 6 77 Nett 1st Ashraf Ahmad 5 70 ocb 2nd Tan Ming Huei rd Shakil Ahmad Novelties NTL Winner Hole Distance Shakil Ahmad 8 On the line NTP Winner Hole Distance Ashraf Ahmad 13 4ft 5ins A, B, C Medal - Strokeplay Sunday November 11 - Putra Course Overall Gross Hcp Score 1st Mahrome Mohamad 4 78 ocb Overall Nett A Medal 1st Nicholas Teoh nd Aharuddin Ismail ocb 3rd Dr Wong Ah Kiew 8 70 B Medal 1st Yusuf Hashim nd Hj Mohd Sofian Ali rd Shamsuddin Hussain ocb C Medal 1st Wan Rasdi ocb 2nd Faiz Aly ocb Novelties NTL Hole Distance 1st Azharuddin Ismail 8 3ft 3ins NTP Hcp Score 1st Abd. Rashid Harun 13 1in. Ladies Monthly Medal, Juniors Bi-Monthly Medal, Junior + Parent Partnership Sunday November 3 - Putra Course Ladies - Overall Gross Hcp Score 1st Datin Rahmah Arshad 5 81 Ladies - Overall Nett 1st Falziah Idrus ocb 2nd Hani Abdullah rd Faridah Hussein ocb Juniors - Gross 1st Ashraf Ahmad 5 81 Juniors - Nett 1st Dinie Zikri nd Rizal Azli Junior + Parent - Combined Nett 1st Datin Maria Jadi (15) + Dinie Zikri (8) 145 2nd Abd Majid Yusof (5) + Ashraf Ahmad (14) 150 Berita Subang 31

32 Competitions & Results December Junior Year-End Golf Competition - Strokeplay Sunday December 30 - Kelana Course Under-21 Gross Hcp Score 1st Ainil Johani nd Jeremy Chan Nett 1st Jamil Ismail nd Gavin Nicholas Fung rd Dinie Zikri M. Zaki th Muhammad Harith Under-15 Gross 1st Daniel Loh Ming Wei nd Ashraf Ahmad 4 83 ocb 3rd Rizal Azli Nett 1st Mohd Hisyam Majid 5 67 ocb 2nd Adam A. Hamid rd Kazrin Ahmad Zaidi th Ivan Wing Under-12 Gross 1st Afiffudin Abd Aziz Nett 1st Danil Asyraf nd Tan Wee Aik rd Benjamin Tan Girls Gross 1st Dian Amani Suhaimee Nett 1st Elisha Naz Shakil nd Marie Tan Mei Yi rd Norshy Amin A.Majid Holes (Boys) Score 1st Adam Mohd Jamil 52 2nd Muhammad Hafiz 55 3rd Abdul Hanif 59 4th Aiman Zharif 60 5th Abdul Hadi Zulkifli 62 6th Rhenu 64 7th Azraei Nor Azamin 69 8th Saphna 71 9th Dzikry Irfan 73 10th M. Danial Haziq 75 11th Mohd Safuan 76 12th Ahmad Hazwan 90 Klang Valley Junior Golf Circuit Thursday December 27 (Afternoon) - Kelana Course Best Overall Club Score Mohd Hisyam Majid KGNS 72 Best Team Ashraf Ahmad Mohd Hisyam Majid KGNS 226 Gavin Nicholas Fung A-Group 1st Ng Lee Chen KRP 77 ocb 2nd Jen Jen KGPA 77 3rd Gavin Nicholas Fung KGNS 80 ocb 4th Shirley Saw KGPA 80 5th Ng Choo Wan KRP 81 B-Group 1st Mohd Hisyam Majid KGNS 72 2nd Ashraf Ahmad KGNS 74 3rd Ng Choo Teck KRP 78 ocb 4th Jeremiah Kim Monterez 78 5th Rizal Azli KGNS 82 C-Group 1st Brian Teo KRP 79 2nd Paul San KGPA 80 3rd Sim You Wei KRP 81 4th Nur Duriyah KGPA 85 5th Daniel Sidek KGPA 88 Special award presented to Ainil Johani Abu Bakar. Overall Best Team Hcp Score Total 1st Kelab Golf Rahman Putra Tommy Chin 4 78 Ng Choo Teck Brian Teo Order of Merit Champion Rizal Azli Runner-Up Dinie Zikri M. Zaki Third Ashraf Ahmad Shakil Chipping & Putting Position Winner Score 1st Arif Mohd Jamil 22 2nd Afiq Mohd Jamil 24 ocb 3rd Sammir 24 ocb 4th Nurin Dayana 24 5th M. Danish Hazim 25 6th M. Diniy Hazman 26 ocb 7th Nurul Nadia Zaidon 26 ocb 8th Saidatul Maisarah A. Faeisall 26 9th Balqes Azmi 34 10th Kauthar Azmi 37 B Group 3rd placing, Ng Choo Teck. Best Team. Best Overall winner, Mohd Hisyam Majid. 32 Berita Subang

33 Senior Golfers Monthly Medal - Strokeplay Thursday December 27 - Putra Course Overall Gross Hcp Score 1st Mahrome Mohamad nd Hamdan Zambahari 7 82 A-Medal 1st Yusoh Hashim nd Mohd Razali Salleh ocb 3rd Minhat Mion ocb B-Medal 1st Michael Chong nd Chuah Tat Huat rd K. Anandarajah th Dato Mohamed Said th Dato Mustafa Ali ocb 6th A. Rahim Hassan ocb 7th Wan Mohd Ismail ocb 8th Dato Khalid Ismail ocb C-Medal 1st Mohd Nor A. Bakar ocb 2nd Ahmad Tarmuzi ocb 3rd Syed Kamaluddin th Lee Kok Kong th Mohd Hafiz Yahaya ocb A Medal 2nd placing, Abdul Hamid Nor. A, B, C Medal - Stableford Sunday December 9 - Putra Course Hcp Points A Medal 1st Imran B Ismail nd Abdul Hamid Nor rd Gavin Nicholas Fung 7 37 ocb B Medal 1st Ithnin Hamid nd Teow Cheng Keat ocb 3rd Dato Abu Kassim ocb C Medal 1st Mohd Razali Amin nd Dr Loh Tak Seng ocb 3rd Dr Alan Chew F.Y B Medal winner, Ithnin Hamid. C Medal winner, Mohd. Razali Amin. B-Medal winner, Michael Chong. KGNS Kelana Cup- Stableford Sunday December 2 Kelana Course - Morning Overall Gross Hcp Points 1st Dr. Ismail Hashim ocb 2nd Dato Zainal Azmi rd Dr. Joseph Soo Boon Jee 9 38 ocb 4th Sandy Nor Aizah th Megat Abdullah ocb 6th Ashraf Ahmad Shakil 4 37 ocb 7th Stanley Ong th Datin Maria Jadi ocb 9th Michael Chong ocb 10th Syed Khalil 7 36 ocb 11th Jilani Mirza ocb 12th Nasrudin Omar 6 36 ocb 13th Azharuddin Ismail th Shamsul Kamar Ibrahim ocb 15th Falziah Idrus 9 35 ocb Ladies Monthly Medal & Junior Bi- Monthly Medal - Stableford Saturday December 15 Silver Division Hcp Points 1st Alice Chooi nd Falziah Idrus ocb 3rd Viji Anantharajah Bronze Division 1st Joyce Heng nd Siti Khadijah Daud rd Sharifah Khatijah ocb Juniors 1st Benjamin Tan nd Dian Amani Suhaimee rd Danil Asyraf Suhaimee Junior winner, Benjamin Tan. Silver Div. winner, Alice Chooi Bronze Div. winner, Joyce Heng. Kelana Cup Final - Stableford Sunday December 2 Hcp Points 1st Dr Ismail Hashim ocb 2nd Dato Zainal Azmi rd Dr Joseph Soo 9 38 ocb Rosmimee Abbas, Runner-up Order of Merit. Berita Subang 33

34 KGNS STAFF Staff Annual Event A big thank you to all generous members for their donation in making the annual staff party possible and succesful. This annual event not only brings all the staff of different departments together in closer rapport, but also gives them a sense of belonging. We love KGNS and proud of KGNS. KGNS BOLEH! 34 Berita Subang

35 KGNS Staff Profile Sathasivam a/l Doraisamy N ow into his 35 th year of service, mandor (overseer) Sathasivam a/l Doraisamy, 52, has seen it all at KGNS, from its formative years under the presidency of Almarhum Y.A.B. Tun Hussein Onn right through to the present. With the distinction of being the longest serving staff at Subang, Sathasivam s tenure dates back to 3 rd April 1973, the day he joined the workforce at age 18 as labourer/field hand. In the ensuing years, he moved progressively up the ranks to machine operator, handling rough mowers, bush cutters etc, and later, tractors. The father of 4 who hails from Shah Alam, Selangor, is one of 2 overseers in the Course and Grounds Department, reporting to Course Superintendent Encik Shamsul Bahrin, and between the pair, they supervise a team of about 40 workers. For Sivam, a typical work day begins pre-dawn (or earlier, on competition days!), with muster at 6.30 a.m. and dispatch of field staff to their scheduled assignments, e.g., planting, weeding, bunker raking or cutting. Supervision aside, his responsibilities include upkeep of machinery and equipment and, when called upon, filling in for absent and/or indisposed workers. Then, there is an hour s break, taken at a.m., and thereafter work resumes until the end of day at 2.30 p.m., but not before some administrative chores are attended to and machines and tools are cleaned and stowed for use tomorrow. Workday extensions, if any, are occasioned, more often than not, by emergencies, e.g. trees felled throughout the course during severe storm, or final preparations for a major golf event. To a query by Berita Subang, Sivam reckons that, excepting the controversy over our greens in the run-up to the 1998 Malaysian Open, he has encountered little in the way of big problems at KGNS. Our terrain, he adds, is generally quite gentle and this helps us in our work. Also, as an old club, we do not have all these Bermuda types of grass for fairways and greens which are difficult to maintain in our Malaysian climate. On his future plans after mandatory retirement at 55, he hopes to continue enjoying good health and to find gainful employment, wherever available, in his chosen line of work! Berita Subang 35

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37 AFFILIATED/ RECIPROCAL Clubs Domestic Golf Clubs Kelab Golf Putra P.O. Box 6, Kangar, Perlis. Tel Fax Kelab Kedah Darul Aman DiRaja Bandar Darulaman, P.O. Box 24, Jitra, Kedah Telephone Fax Home Page Darulaman Golf & Country Club Bandar Darulaman, Jitra, Kedah Darul Aman. Tel Fax Penang Turf Club Golf Section Jalan Batu Gantong, Penang. Tel Fax Kelab Golf DiRaja Perak Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400, Ipoh, Perak. Tel / Fax Seremban International Golf Club 3 rd Mile, Jalan Kuala Pilah, P.O. Box 88, 70710, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Tel / Fax Ayer Keroh Country Club Km 14.5, Jalan Ayer Keroh, P.O. Box 232,, Malacca, Tel / Fax akccb@pd.jaring.my Home Page Royal Johor Country Club No Jalan Larkin, Johor Bahru. Tel / Fax Kelantan Golf & Country Club 5488 Jalan Hospital, Kota Bahru, Kelantan. Tel Fax Kelab Golf DiRaja Pahang P.O. Box 53, Kuantan, Pahang. Tel Fax Kinabalu Golf Club P. O. Box 10654,88807 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Tel / / Fax / kgcgolf@streamyx.com Home Page Sabah Golf & Country Club Reservoir Road Bukit Padang, P.O. Box 11876, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Tel Fax Sandakan Golf & Country Club P.O. Box 541, Sandakan, Sabah. Tel Fax Kelab Golf Kudat Jalan Urusetia Kudat, W. D. T. 18, Kudat, Sabah. Tel Fax kgkdt@pd.jaring.my Miri Golf Club P.O. Box 101, Lutong, Sarawak. Tel Fax Kelab Golf Sarawak Petra Jaya, Kuching, Sarawak Tel , Fax , info@kgswak.com Home Page International Golf Clubs Western Australian Golf Club Hayes Avenue, Mount Yokine, Perth, WA 6060, Australia Telephone Fax admin@wagolfclub.com.au Home Page Lake Karrinyup Golf Club North Beach Rd, PO Box 83, Karrinyup WA 6018 Telephone Fax info@lkcc.com.au Home Page Waverly Golf Club Ltd 82 Bergins Road,, Rowville, VIC 3178,, Melbourne, Australia Telephone Fax manager@waverleygolfclub.com.au Home Page The Grange Golf Club 2 Grange Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland, New Zealand Telephone Fax damian@grangegolfclub.co.nz Home Page Mount Maunganui Golf Club (Inc) 15 Fairway Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3030, New Zealand Telephone +64 (07) Fax +64 (07) n.a Home Page Pantai Mentiri Golf Club KM 15, Jalan Kota Batu, P.S. 1646, Bandar Seri Begawan 1916, Negara Brunei Darussalam Telephone / Fax infodesk@pantaimentirigolfclub.com Home Page The Hong Kong Golf Club P. O. Box 1, Shek Wu Hui Post Office, New Territories, Hong Kong Telephone (Fanling) (Deep Water Bay) Fax (Fanling) (Deep Water Bay) enquiry@hkgolfclub.org Home Page Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club 139 Tai Au Mun Road, Clearwater Bay, New Territories, Hong Kong Telephone Fax golf@cwbgolf.org Home Page Jakarta Golf Club Jalan Rawamangun, Jakarta, Indonesia Telephone / Fax Jagorawi Golf & Country Club PO Box 48/CBI, Cibinong - Bogor, West Java, Indonesia Telephone Fax jagorawi@cbn.net.id Home Page Bukit Darmo Golf Jalan Bukit Darmo Golf Blok G-2, Surabaya 60226, East Java, Indonesia Telephone Fax bdgsby@bukitdarmogolf.com Home Page Valley Golf & Country Club Antipolo 1870, Rizal Phillippines, P.O. Box 706, Manila, Phillippines Telephone Fax Baguio Country Club P.O. Box 8, South Drive, Baguio City 2600, Phillipines Telephone (63-74) to 64 Fax (63-74) / baguiocountryclub@philwebinc.com Home Page Keppel Club Bukit Chermin Road, Singapore Telephone (65) to 71 Fax (65) desmond@keppelclub.com.sg Home Page Singapore Island Country Club 180 Island Club Road, Singapore Telephone (65) (Island), (65) (Bukit) Fax (65) (Island), (65) (Bukit) enquiry@sicc.org.sg Home Page Jurong Country Club 9 Science Centre Road, Singapore Telephone (65) Fax (65) enquiry@jcc.org.sg Home Page The Royal Bangkok Sports Club 1 Henri Dunant Street Pathumwan Bangkok 10330, Thailand Telephone (662) , Fax (662) sportsclub@rbsc.org Home Page Lakewood Golf Club South Mountain Jin Ding, Zhuhai, China Telephone +86 (756) Fax +86 (756) membership@lakewoodclub.com Home Page Song Be Golf Resort 77 Binh Duong Boulevard, Lai Thieu Townlet, Thuan An District, Binh Duong Province, S. R. of Vietnam Tel /3 Fax info@songbegolf.com Website Home Page Berita Subang 37

38 CLUB DIRECTORY & Facilities Club Directory RECEPTION Telephone General Fax Golf Dept. Fax Website ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Gen. Manager Ext. 49 Deputy GM/Admin Manager Ext. 12 Membership Ext. 16 & 20 Accounts Ext. 21 & 79 F&B Ext. 70 & 71 Golf Ext. 61 & 62 Recreation Activities (Lessons) Day Activities Time Mon Latin Ballroom Dance (MPH) 7.00 p.m p.m. Tue Line dance (MPH) 9.00 a.m a.m. Cardio Lines (MPH) 2.00 p.m p.m. Tai Chi (MPH) 7.00 p.m p.m. Latin American - Beginners (MPH) 7.00 p.m p.m. Wed Aerobic (GYM) 3.00 p.m p.m. Latin Ballroom Dance (MPH) 7.30 p.m p.m. Line Dance (MPH) 8.45 p.m p.m. Thu Tai Chi (MPH) 7.00 p.m p.m. Ballroom Latin Dance (MPH) 8.00 p.m p.m. Fri Yoga (MPH) 9.30 a.m a.m. Cardio Lines (MPH) a.m p.m. Line Dance (MPH) 3.00 p.m p.m. Line Dance - Beginners (MPH) 6.00 p.m p.m. Latin Ballroom Dance (MPH) 7.00 p.m p.m. Sat Line Dance (MPH) 1.00 p.m p.m. Aerobic (GYM) 2.30 p.m p.m. Swimming (Main Pool) 5.00 p.m p.m. Sun Tennis (Tennis Court) 8.00 a.m a.m. Latin Ballroom Dance (MPH) a.m a.m. Line Dance - Beginners (MPH) 2.00 p.m p.m. Latin American - Kids (MPH) 3.00 p.m p.m. Swimming (Main Pool) 4.30 p.m p.m. Tae-Kwon-Do (MPH) 4.00 p.m p.m. Golf Facilities Golfing Reception - Open Daily Booking Procedures - Open Daily A member is allowed to sign-in a maximum of 3 guests Bookings are accepted on day of play only Fees (inclusive of 5% Govt. Tax) Guests introduced by members Putra Course & Kelana Course (18 holes) RM (weekdays) RM (weekends/public holidays) For an additional 9 holes, the charge is 50% off the above rates. Members of Senior Golfers Society of Malaysia Weekdays before noon 50% off the above rates. Green fees for 9 holes after 4.00 p.m. is 50% off the above rates. Recreation Facilities GYMNASIUM (No guests allowed) Opens a.m to p.m. The gym is closed from 6.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. for maintenance every first Monday of the month. SQUASH COURTS Opens a.m to p.m. Guest fee RM5.00 per person SNOOKER Opens noon to p.m. CARD ROOM Opens noon to p.m. SWIMMING Pool opens a.m. to 9.00 p.m. daily Guest fee RM5.00 per person Swimming Lessons (45-minute sessions per week x 4 per month) Fees for Lesson Child - RM40.00 Adult - RM65.00 Swimming Coach Contact No. Mr. Cheng Heng Jui (Mon-Fri) Berita Subang