Red and White. Practice. AFFAIR TMCC celebrates SG50 with National Day Competition LESSONS INTO. Tanah Merah Country Club Newsmagazine

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1 TANAH MERAH COUNTRY CLUB SINGAPORE September/October 2015 ISSUE 5 I MCI (P) 045/06/2015 Tanah Merah Country Club Newsmagazine TOP FEATURE Red and White AFFAIR TMCC celebrates SG50 with National Day Competition FUN IN ACTION PUTTING LESSONS INTO Practice DINE & BE MERRY GARDEN VIEW RESTAURANT

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3 Editor s Note 3 EDITOR S NOTE TMCC IS A CLUB THAT PRIDES IN ACTIVITIES, ACHIEVEMENTS By Godfrey Robert Imagine a golf club with a great course, fabulous dining areas, super facilities and easy access. Throw in a forward-looking management team and very kind staff. Ideal for members, right? But what if there are only few activities and the facilities remain under-utilised? Dreadful, right? Tanah Merah Country Club (TMCC) occupies the other end of the spectrum. It has all the ideal plus factors, and concurrently it is a very busy club with a whole array of activities. And that makes its facilities buzzing, and members engaged. So heading into the last quarter of 2015, a whole host of events and activities has been lined up. Members can look forward to the Golf Yuletide Challenge, Combined Captains Day and Annual Prize Presentation, Oktoberfest and Arabian Night. Toss in the Children s Adventure Camp, Kidzmas Party, and the curtain comes down after an eventful last three months, following the Christmas buzz and New Year welcome. That being the backdrop, it is not surprising that the bookings for golf corporate events have been heavy. This would make it difficult for members to get golf slots. And the club understands that. But compromises, in such situations, are necessary. And members understanding, towards the bigger picture, is called for. For corporate events generate revenue. And that is bread and butter to a club. More and more clubs are opening up their courses to corporate events, and TMCC cannot just sit down and watch. It has to stand up to the fierce competition. That aside, TMCC has scored three notable achievements. Club members Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, former Minister S. Dhanabalan and Singapore National Employers Federation president Stephen Lee won major honours (see stories inside). And sportsmen Joseph Schooling (swimming) and Gregory Foo (golf) receive our congratulations. So too, Mr Ch ng Jit Koon, Mr Sidek Saniff and Mr Liu Thai Ker, along with a host of other club members (see stories inside). TMCC is also proud that its Tampines layout was chosen to host the 16 th Singapore National Amateur Championship. And the club is also one of nine to offer SG50 golfing discounts for green fees on Oct 6. In a year when the nation celebrates its Golden Jubilee, these landmarks have a greater meaning and better significance. v

4 Major Honours ESM GOH CONFERRED HONORARY DOCTOR OF LAWS That was Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong s offering of life s lessons to 150 accountancy graduands at a recent National University of Singapore main commencement ceremony. ESM Goh Chok Tong First, while you cannot predict your future, you have control over some parts. You can scan and prepare for the terrain ahead the geopolitical environment, the global economic outlook, Singapore s demography, society s changing attitude, technology, political developments. Second, have a sense of duty - duty to family and country. Mr Goh s alma mater later honoured ESM Goh with the highest recognition when it presented him with an honorary Doctor of Laws for his contributions to public service. ESM Goh, 74, was Singapore s second Prime Minister after Mr Lee Kuan Yew from 1990 to He has been ESM and senior adviser to the Monetary Authority of Singapore since May He is the TMCC Club Patron. NUS faculty of arts and social sciences dean Brenda Yeoh, who delivered the citation, described Mr Goh as one whose life has been closely entwined with the fortunes of this country. Mr Goh graduated from the then University of Singapore with first-class honours in economics in 1964, and started as an Administrative Service officer in the economic planning unit in the Prime Minister s Office. In 1976, he was persuaded by then Minister for Finance Hon Sui Sen to stand for elections in Marine Parade, of which he is still a Member of Parliament. And the rest is history.

5 to TMCC MEMBERS By Godfrey Robert MR DHANABALAN TOPS NATIONAL DAY AWARDS LIST Former Cabinet Minister and Temasek Holdings Chairman Mr S. Dhanabalan credited his team and colleagues after being awarded the nation s highest honour, the Order of Temasek (First Class). Mr Dhanabalan, 78, topped the list of 3,888 National Day Awards recipients this year after his sterling career in both the public and private sectors. Mr Dhanabalan, who received the top grade of the award eight years after he received the Order of Temasek (Second Class), joins other recipients, including Queen Elizabeth II and former Presidents Wee Kim Wee and S R Nathan. Mr S. Dhanabalan I have been fortunate to have worked with a team of outstanding and dedicated people, whether in politics or the corporate world. In a statement, he also said he is gratified to be bestowed this honour. Mr Dhanabalan was Member of Parliament from 1976 to 1996, and held various portfolios, including Foreign Affairs, National Development, and Trade and Industry, from 1980 to He also served as Chairman of Temasek Holdings for 17 years the longest tenure where he is credited with reshaping its investment strategy. In the private sector, high-profile appointments that Mr Dhanabalan has held include Chairman of DBS Group Holdings, while he was also among the founding Board of Directors at Government of Singapore Investment Corporation. MR LEE RECOGNISED FOR STRONG TRIPARTITE PARTNERSHIP Mr Stephen Lee, immediate past president of the Singapore National Employers Federation, was conferred the Order of Nila Utama (First Class) in the National Day Awards list. The 68-year-old was recognised for his contributions in building a strong tripartite partnership in Singapore. Mr Stephen Lee I am extremely honoured and humbled to receive this high national award. Mr Lee successfully established the flexible wage system as an employer representative on the National Wages Council and the extension of retirement age. In addition, gaining re-employment for mature workers was also an accomplishment memorable for him. On his hopes for the future, Mr Lee said: Our long term objectives are the provision of good quality jobs for our workers and the equitable sharing of the fruits of our economic success.

6 Major Honours CH NG, SIDEK AND LIU RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER AWARD Veteran politicians Ch ng Jit Koon and Sidek Saniff were two of the six recipients of the Distinguished Service Order at this year s National Day Awards. They were honoured for their grassroots work as long-time MPs. Both Mr Ch ng, 81, and Mr Sidek, 77, are stalwarts of their respective ethnic communities and have a combined 54 years in Parliament under their belts. Mr Sidek was conferred the award for his role as a former Adviser to the Aljunied Grassroots Organisations. Mr Ch ng Jit Koon He served as an MP in Aljunied GRC from after spending five earlier terms in Kolam Ayer, Jalan Besar GRC and Eunos GRC. Mr Ch ng was conferred the award for his role as a former Adviser to the Tiong Bahru, Bukit Merah and Tanjong Pagar Grassroots Organisations. He was MP in these constituencies at different points over 28 years in politics, starting in 1968 among the first batches of PAP cadres. Both men expressed surprise at the award. I have left political office for nearly 20 years now, and I am really surprised to be given such great honour, said Mr Ch ng, who retired in Mr Sidek, who retired in 2001, said that he was thankful and humbled. Whatever they say I ve done, I could not have done it alone, he said. Mr Sidek Saniff The two Tanah Merah Country Club members aside, another prominent Singaporean who is also a TMCC member, was also recognised for his contributions to the nation. Mr Liu Thai Ker, 77, a master planner of Singapore and presently chairman of the Centre for Liveable Cities, and director at RSP Architects Planners and Engineers, was also conferred the Distinguished Service Order. Other TMCC club members who were honoured are: Mr Liu Thai Ker The Meritorious Service Medal CHENG WAI WING, EDMUND The Public Service Star LIM JIT POH The Public Administration Medal (Silver) CHUA CHONG KHENG TAN CHYE HEE The Public Service Medal PHUA HUA SENG WAN PAK KHIONG SOH YORK BENG The Long Service Medal PAUL CHEW TEC KUAN LIEW CHOON BOON

7 to TMCC MEMBERS JOE RACES TO NATION S FIRST WORLD SWIM MEDAL Photo Credit by Hugh Lim Mr Joseph Schooling I came to the World Championships with an intention of winning a medal in any of my three individual events. I couldn t be happier to have won a medal on the eve of Singapore s 50 th birthday, and would like to dedicate this win to everyone who has supported and believed in me. I will continue to work hard towards Rio (Olympics) Singapore s sensational swimmer Joseph Schooling was ecstatic when he summed up his phenomenal swim at the World Championships in Kazan, Russia, with those words. The surprise bronze medal finish in the 100 metres butterfly on Aug 8 was Singapore s first-ever medal at the world championships. Joseph, who had his swimming baptism at Tanah Merah Country Club, broke 100m fly the national record for the third time at the meet and set a new Asian record. The 20-year-old touched the wall in sec, just 0.4 sec. short of champion Chad Le Clos of South Africa. Laszlo Cseh of Hungary took silver in 50.87s. Schooling, who was recently crowned Sportsman of the Year at the Singapore Sports Awards, led the race at the halfway mark, touching the wall with a split time of 23.53s. The closest any Singaporean has got to winning a medal at the FINA World Championships was Ang Peng Siong when he made the men s 50m freestyle final in Mr Gregory Foo I am truly in form. Earlier I won the Ford Warren Amateur Open and now this. FOO DOES TANAH MERAH PROUD I am enjoying my stint at Tanah Merah Country Club since I joined the club four years ago. The golfing teammates are great, the members friendly and the committee are very supportive. Gregory Foo, 21, was over the moon about his first major victory in the 68 th Singapore Open Amateur Championship in July. Foo wrapped up the title with a two-under 68 to finish on five-under 275 (72, 66, 69, 68) for a convincing seven-shot triumph over Thai Kousuke Hamamoto. With the victory, Foo also won for himself an invitation to play in the SMBC Singapore Open which will be held on Jan next year at the Sentosa Golf Club. Last month, Foo, a member of TMCC s Premier Division team in the Singapore Golf Association League, finished third in the Singapore National Amateur Championships behind James Leow and clubmate Yash Majmudar.

8 16 National Day Competition (Lee Kim Yew Trophy) 3 Editor s Note 4 Major Honours to TMCC Members 9 Committee/Management List In The Know 10 Things That Sting 11 New Practice Bunker / TMCC to Offer SG50 Golfing Discount on October 6 / Revision In Operating Hours And Audio System Upgrade For Karaoke Lounge 12 Quiz & Win Top Feature 14 National Day Competition (Lee Kim Yew Trophy) CONTENTS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015 Editor Godfrey Robert Official Photographers Tharm Sook Wai Frank Foo Ken Lee 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 From The Greens 17 Junior Triangular Inter-club Match SGA League 22 Chairman s Prize Game th Singapore National Amateur Championship Golf Central 25 Rules of Golf 28 Hole-in-One Achievers 29 Christmas Golf Package Golf Yuletide Challenge 2015 Calendar of Events 30 September October 2015 Mark Your Diary 34 Sports & Recreation/ Ongoing Gym Activities 38 Social Activities / Dancing Classes 39 Kitchen Workshops 40 1 Day Makanlicious & Shopping Trip to Johor Bahru 41 Arabian Night 47 Oktoberfest Fun in Action 42 Ballroom Style Social Dance Night 44 Green Treats for Pandan Kaya Lovers/ Heavenly Thorny Delights 46 Roll in Steamed Buns Soft & Fluffy Paus/ Valerie Unveils A Closely-Guarded Secret

9 18 COMMITTEE and MANAGEMENT LIST Patron Chairman Deputy Chairman Emeritus SM Goh Chok Tong Ng Kee Choe Choo Chiau Beng GENERAL COMMITTEE (APRIL 2014 TO APRIL 2016) President Ho Beng Huat Vice President David Lum Chin Weng Captain Lee Lian Hong Treasurer Ronald Ong Whatt Soon Convenor, F&B Benny Tay Yew Lim Convenor, House & Recreation Dr Neo Eak Chan Vice Captain Hia Hui Kim Members Chris Liew Peng Fook Victor Lee See Ing Victor Liew Cheng San Ken Lye Soh Poh Theen th Singapore National Amateur Championship MANAGEMENT General Manager Kok Min Yee Tel: PA to GM Jalyn Chen Tel: F&B Manager Kelvin Tham Tel: Executive Chef William Tay Tel: Assistant F&B Manager Kelvin Tong Chee Keong Tel: Assistant F&B Manager Sharon Lee Suan Lay Tel: Marketing Manager Han May Leng Tel: Marcom Executive Jeremy Tan Tel: Marketing & Events Executive Ho Junle Tel: Sales & Marketing Executive Wong Pei Ying Tel: Sports & Recreation Executive Benjamin Loke Tel: Ballroom Style Social Dance Night Director of Golf Ian Geoffrey Roberts Tel: Horticulture Manager Sim Ee Min Tel: Assistant Course Superintendent Adrian Tng Tel: Assistant Course Superintendent Derrick Tan Tel: Golf Manager Michael Ng Tel: Senior Golf Executive Samantha Leong Tel: Golf Executive Dennis Tay Tel: Chief Financial Officer Daniel Jee Tel: F&B Cost Controller Jack Lim Tel: Purchasing Executive Patrick Poon Tel: Director of Corporate Services Sim Kee Chye Tel: Senior Membership Services Executive Eileen Lin Tel: Assistant HR Manager Gladys Tan Tel: HR & Admin Executive Irene Ho Tel: IT Executive Chee Che On Tel: Maintenance & Electrical Manager Eddie Lee Chin Ping Tel: Chief Security Officer Darny Bin Mohd Yazid Tel: Housekeeper Shahrul Bin Abdul Rahman Tel: CONTACT US GOLF Garden Golf Office Tel: / Tampines Golf Office Tel: / In The Spotlight 45 Valerie Kong (Baking Instructor) Dine & Be Merry 48 Garden Lounge, Wine & Whisky Promotion 50 Garden View Restaurant 52 GGT & TGL Weekend Specials 53 GGT 54 Club Information 59 Big Jackpot Claims FOOD & BEVERAGE Garden View Restaurant Tel: / Garden Golfers Terrace Tel: / Tampines Golfers Lounge Tel: / Private Dining Rooms Bookings Tel: Private Functions Bookings Tel: SPORTS & RECREATION Swimming, Squash & Tennis Tel: / The Glass Gym Tel: Jackpot Lounge Tel: 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 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

10 10 In theknow 01 THINGS THAT STING... And how to share the golf course with them painlessly. Exclusive as the golf course may be to humans, there is an open door policy to insect visitors of all temperaments. Among them will be the beautiful butterflies and dragonflies, their creepy caterpillars, the problematic army worms and the group of interest, the stinging insects. Run purposefully to get away as fast and as far as your breath can take you. There is no use doing a zigzag route and waving your arms to swat them will only rile them up further. Bees will give chase but the good news is that they can t fly very fast. Most people will be able to outrun them over a short distance. Stinging insects include bees, wasps and hornets (a type of wasp), and kerengga ants. Technically, the ants do not have stingers but they can give a vicious bite and follow that with a spray of formic acid into the wound causing a stinging sensation. To all of these insects, the golf course is particularly attractive as a well stocked pantry and prime real estate. The landscape is full of shrubs and trees whose flowers provide nectar as a high energy food source. Interestingly, in a links course where there are very few plants except wild grasses and turf, there will still be bee activity. This is because grass is wind-pollinated and produces vast quantities of pollen which the bees also collect. Wasps are omnivores so they eat fruit, nectar as well as other smaller insects (including bees!); all of which are found in great abundance in the course. As for shelter, bees and wasps choose tall trees, dense shrubbery, quiet rough areas in the golf course and nooks and crannies of buildings; anywhere where the hives and nests can be protected from rain and other disturbances. Kerengga ants stitch together live leaves to form a nest which is very well camouflaged. Bees and wasps spend much of their time on duties around the hive/nests and only fly around to forage when the weather is not very hot. While on these food gathering trips, any close encounters with humans will pass uneventfully. However, when humans become unintentional intruders by stumbling upon their hives and nests or even being too noisy around them, it can spell trouble. The surprise visit will be perceived as a threat deserving a defence of equal hostility. Bee stingers are barbed and become embedded firmly in your skin once they sting you. As the bee tries to leave, the stinger, together with much of the abdomen will tear off and leave the bee mortally wounded. What is a minor trauma for you is a total disaster for the bee! In contrast, wasps have smooth stings and technically, can live to sting multiple times over. It is important to know that dead or crushed bees and wasps emit a scent signal that summons their sisters to seek revenge. (Yes, only females sting!). So, remember to move away from the scene before you tend to your stings. First aid yourself by scraping out the stinger (with the rigid edge of a finger nail or a credit card) and numbing the skin with a cold compress. See a doctor if sting is near your mouth or eye or if you are generally feeling ill. Hopefully though, this does not come to pass. Some effective precautions to try are: Do not have anything of interest to a bee or a wasp. No perfume. No brightly coloured clothes. No fruits or opened cans of sugary drinks in the buggy. Wear tighter clothing or clothes with fitted cuffs so that insects are not easily trapped between cloth and your skin. Observe the area where your ball lands and be on the alert for hives, nests and irritated insects as your ball may have hit and dislodged their nests. By giving bees and wasps a little space and a little respect while you go about your game, we can happily coexist and enjoy the golf course together. If one is so unfortunate to be besieged.run!

11 In theknow NEW PRACTICE BUNKER Good news for all TMCC golfers... The construction of a new practice fairway bunker at the Garden driving range is complete and is now available for use. As part of keeping good golf etiquette and bunker upkeep, everyone using the practice bunker is reminded to smoothen the sand with the provided rake after each session, for the benefit of the next person using it. 03 TMCC TO OFFER SG50 Golfing Discount on October 6 As part of a special arrangement with the Singapore Golf Association (SGA) in celebration of SG50, and for just one day on October 6, Tanah Merah Country Club will be offering a discounted rate of $ GST to all Singaporeans and permanent residents to play at our premises. Play however will be restricted to the Tampines course and only AM slots will be made available. Booking opens 8 days in advance of stated date. Interested members are advised to book early to avoid any disappointment. This initiative - which is on a first-come-first-served basis and valid for the stated date and period is to encourage greater participation of the sport. 04 REVISION in OPERATING HOURS and AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE for KARAOKE LOUNGE Aspiring singers and heavyweight song belters, rejoice! The TMCC Karaoke Lounge will now have longer operating hours for your practice purposes as follows: Mondays - CLOSED Tuesdays to Thursdays, Sundays & Public Holidays am to 10.00pm (previously 6.30pm to 10.00pm) Fridays, Saturdays & Eve of Public Holidays 10.00am to midnight (previously 6.30pm to midnight) In addition, the existing karaoke system has been upgraded for your singing pleasure. The new karaoke system has a more user friendly interface to facilitate the searching of songs, and provides the latest as well as a wider selection of songs. Additional wired and Vintage standing microphones were also added. This extension and equipment upgrade will give singers the opportunity for more hours on the microphone to refine their vocal cords and prefect the song.

12 Five $100 F&B VOUCHERS up for grabs! Please circle the correct answer. 1. How much will it cost to play at TMCC s Tampines Course on 6 October, as part of the SG50 golfing discount? A. $ GST B. $ GST C. $ GST 2. When will the Yam Crystal Skin Dumplings Kitchen Workshop be conducted? A. Saturday, 26 September 2015 B. Saturday, 3 October 2015 C. Saturday, 10 October How many days will the Children s Adventure Camp will be held over? A. 2 Days 1 Night B. 3 Days 2 Nights C. 4 Days 3 Nights 4. When is the date of the Golf Yuletide Challenge? A. Sunday, 20 December 2015 B. Saturday, 19 December 2015 C. Sunday, 13 December What new timeslots will the GGT be held on? A. Every first Saturday & Sunday of the month B. Every last Saturday & Sunday of the month C. Every other Saturday & Sunday of the month Congratulations Winners! Did you get all the answers right in the previous round? These five lucky winners did. Answers to Quiz & Win Issue 4 (July/August 2015) 1 C) Sunday, 6 September 4pm 2 A) Saturday, 3 October B) Garden Golfers Terrace 4 A) RM C) $98.00 Winners 1. C T C W L6213 Quiz & Win Entry Form Company: Name: Club No.: Address: Tel: Fax: I agree to receive announcements, events & promotions via this (please tick) Closing Date: Thursday, 15 October 2015 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.

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14 14 TOPFeature Count on me Singapore! Join us as we get up close with some of the Clubs most dynamic members! From left: Jasmine Chew, Goh Gaik Seoh & Wendy Soh Red and White AFFAIR TMCC celebrates SG50 with National Day Competition Sunday, 2 August 2015 From left: Chan Wai Wong, Linda Wee, Khoo Siew Kheng & Catherine Wong By Godfrey Robert

15 TOPFeature 15 From left: Loh Kah Ing, F. Minowa, Lynette Yeo & Yeo Su Lynn From left: Dave Goh, Lee Lian Hong, David Soh & C. S. Tay From left: Lim Chin Leong, C. Monaghan, R. Monaghan & Ken Chandler From left: Lisa Ge, Alicia Leong & K. Kanaya From left: Amos Ho & Jeffrey Ho It was a sea of red and white on Tanah Merah s Tampines course as golfers dressed in national day colours to participate in the Lee Kim Yew Trophy National Day Competition Not surprisingly though. For the event was to coincide with the club s SG50 celebrations, exactly a week before National Day, on Aug 2. This being Singapore s Golden Jubilee, celebrating 50 years of independence, the event had bigger meaning and a greater significance. The event also brought back memories of our late founding father and first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew s idea to have a prestigious golf course in the east for people to enjoy the sport. The late Lee Kim Yew (popularly known as Dennis) was our founding father s younger brother and had two main interests, family and golf. He was once the Singapore Golf Association president, and also played a leading role in the setting up of TMCC in the early Eighties. A total of 89 golfers (67 men and 22 ladies) took to the greens with an afternoon shotgun start. The weather was cloudy with hints of rain. Fortunately play was held up for just 40 minutes due to lightning, to the delight of all golfers. Apart from the usual dinner, prize presentation and lucky draw were held at the Tampines Golfer s Lounge. continue on next page...

16 16 TOPFeature Lovely orchids to take home Champion Tan Swee Seng receiving the trophy from Captain Lee Lian Hong Tan Swee Seng, the B Divison winner with 42 stableford points five ahead of his nearest rival Ang Yong Hock, was also the overall winner. He shared that winning the trophy this year was extra meaningful as it was the nation s golden jubilee and his father-in-law, Woon Sui Cheong, happened to be the overall winner in 1992 as well. To remember the old days, this year s event pitted participants against one another in traditional games like Capteh and Five Stones as part of the evening s entertainment. Capteh is made out of a rubber disc base and fixed with colourful feathers, where the objective is to keep it in the air for as long as possible with the heels of your feet. Five Stones, more commonly played by girls, consists of five small triangular cloth bags filled with rice, sand or saga seeds, where the objective is to complete a set of eight different steps. Whether it was simply reminiscing or recollecting, the participants, both young and old, definitely had a day to remember. v RESULTS: Nearest To Pin Distance (m) Hole #2 : Gary Ong 0.7m Hole #5 : Rudy Johansen 1.5m Hole #11 : Lim Tze Cherng 1.0m Hole #15 : Wendy Soh 3.5m Hole #17 : Chung Hong Zheng 0.9m Individual Stableford A Division (H.I 0 to 14.6) 5 th Place : Derrick Toh (8) 37 pts 4 th Place : Joachim Toh (11.7) 37 pts OCB 3 rd Place : Chung Hong Zheng (4.1) 37 pts OCB 2 nd Place : Raymond Lee (6.8) 38 pts 1 st Place : Jason Ng Chin Seng (8.6) 38 pts OCB B Division (H.I 14.7 to 36.4) 5 th Place : Jacky Tan (15.7) 31 pts 4 th Place : Soh Chai Hwa (14.7) 31 pts OCB 3 rd Place : Goh Gaik Seoh (15.5) 34 pts 2 nd Place : Ang Yong Hock (19.8) 37 pts 1 st Place : Tan Swee Seng (15.6) 42 pts Lucky 50 th Place : Fumiko Minowa (15.2) 27pts OVERALL CHAMPION : TAN SWEE SENG (15.6) 42 PTS

17 From the Greens 17 Friendship First, COMPETITION SECOND Monday, 22 June 2015 By Godfrey Robert It was the annual triangular among the Tanah Merah Country Club, Sentosa Golf Club and the Singapore Island Country Club. And on 22 June, seven of our junior golfers competed against their opponents in friendly terms in the triangular at SICC s Island Course. The Overall Best Team was SICC in the stableford competition. TMCC was second and Sentosa third. The Best Player from TMCC was representative Wong Qi Ming. The 16-year-old, whose favourite golfer is Ian Poulter, is the youngest of four boys, all whom are avid golfers who used to train under former Singapore champion, David Milne, in Perth during the school holidays. The triangular is annual friendly event hosted in rotation by the three clubs since It was initiated to encourage competitive golfing as well as increase exposure to as many junior golfers. Overall, there was a good showing of sportsmanship and the juniors totally enjoyed the outing. TMCC will be hosting the next Triangular in v

18 18 From the Greens Having a practice swing before hitting the greens EVERTON BOYS ENJOY Garden OUTING Thursday, 16 July 2015 By Godfrey Robert Where sports is concerned, Tanah Merah Country Club has been a favourite practice ground for many foreign athletes. From left: John Stones, Luke Garbutt, Gareth Barry & Steven Naismith The pull factor is the club s range of top-class facilities, especially in swimming and golf. World-class swimmers from Australia and the United States have used the club s pool as a warm-up venue for big Games, such as the Olympics. And the feedback from them has always been positive. It is no secret that the club s two golf courses are among the best in the region, and beyond. The Garden course, especially, has staged some of the biggest golf events, such as the Lexus Cup, the HSBC Women s Champions and the Tiger Skins. From left: Tan Ju Kuang, Patrik Berger, Heng Su-ann & Justine Moss The Tampines course has also staged the Lexus Cup previously.

19 From the Greens 19 Dr. Ian Irving, Club Doctor discussing tactics with Leon Osman From left: Godfrey Robert, Phil Jagielka & Tom Cleverley Chilling at the Garden Golfers Terrace Richard Evans, coaching staff, finishing off his putt It was also the venue where former England manager Bobby Robson played a round with me, and was fascinated by the fabulous layout, and enjoyed watching the planes take off and land from the nearby Changi Airport. About 12 years ago, I also played a round with three Manchester United footballers. Recently, footballers from the English Premier League club Everton spent an afternoon playing golf at the new Garden layout. I was privileged to be with them at the club s Garden Golfers Terrace where I savoured some dialogue and banter with many of the players. More significantly, I played a round of golf with Everton skipper Phil Jagielka and midfielder Tom Cleverley, with former Singapore national cricket captain Lawrence Young being the fourth player in the flight. Jagielka, an eight-handicapper, was solid with his drivers, sometimes hitting around 260 metres. Cleverley, a 14-handicapper was not a long-hitter, but his short game was to be admired. Young and I took on the Everton boys for a small bet for drinks, and we enjoyed a momentous 3-1 matchplay victory. Other notable players from the Everton team who teed off were John Stones, the current rave locked in a big transfer battle, Seamus Coleman, Steven Naismith, Gareth Barry, Leon Osman and Darron Gibson. When asked during drinks what he thought of the course, Jagielka said: It s a fabulous layout. The fairways were superb and the greens pristine. I must say that the greenkeeper has done a wonderful job. Kudos, TMCC. v

20 20 From the Greens Team Captain Mark Wee (centre) with the victorious Men s A team SGA League 2015 TMCC moves up to third spot with four games remaining Sunday, 16 August 2015 By David Ng Team TMCC continued its strong performance in the SGA League despite facing off against very strong opponents over the past eight weeks. The team came away with two strong victories against Laguna and Sentosa, a very credible draw against NSRCC and a most unfortunate defeat to Raffles Country Club. That has placed us in third position overall with the possibility of finishing the season in an even higher position with four games remaining. The team started brightly with a 11.5 to 2.5 victory against Laguna on 28 Jun at the Sime Course, SICC. Victories were recorded by all five teams and our ladies team did exceptionally well by winning 3-0 with strong comeback wins for the A & B Ladies team on the final hole despite being down for most of the game. Our next game on 12 July at Changi Golf Club against favourites and defending champions NSRCC produced lots of drama.

21 From the Greens 21 David Soh, Olivier Denis, Han Yong Guan and Dave Goh of the Seniors team before teeing off against Sentosa Undefeated pair of Kooi Cho Liang and Billy Lee celebrating another victory against Sentosa Vanessa Yeo and Gillian Sim reading a putt in their come from behind victory over Laguna The Men s A Division pair of Billy Lee and Kooi Cho Liang set us off to a good start with an easy 5 and 4 victory and our Ladies A Division pair of Gillian Sim and Dion Lim defeated their National Development Squad opponents on the last hole with some clutch putting. Our ever-reliable Seniors also delivered with a strong 2.5 to 0.5 victory. However, several putts did not drop our way in the other games as we secured a well fought 7-7 draw. On 26 July, TMCC suffered its first defeat against Raffles Country Club at the difficult Keppel Club golf course. While our Seniors continued their winning streak with a 2-1 victory and our Premier team halved their game, the Men s A & B and Ladies teams lost to stronger opponents. With some serious training and pep talk by all the team captains, Team TMCC rebounded quickly with a strong 10.5 to 3.5 victory over Sentosa Golf Club on 16 Aug at Warren Golf & Country Club. The victory was important to get us back on track to challenge for the overall championships and very admirable given that Sentosa had held overall leaders SICC to a 7-7 draw in their previous game. The Men s B and Premier divisions led with impressive 3-0 and 2-0 victories respectively, with our Seniors continuing their winning run The Men s A team also won 2-1 but our Ladies were unfortunate to lose 1-2 despite their very gallant efforts. With four games left before the end of the campaign, Team TMCC lies in third spot, five points behind leaders SICC and Seletar. Our Seniors remain undefeated and are on track to challenge for top position in their division. With games against Keppel, SICC, Jurong and Changi remaining, we will need to ensure we finish strongly with four victories and wait for the leaders to slip up. v

22 22 From the Greens Champions Gregory Foo & Dorothy Lim with Club Chairman Ng Kee Choe From left: Kenneth Png, Melvin Choo, Alan Chiang & Billy Lee From left: Alvin Goh, Richard Chua & Philip Heng Greg and Dorothy RETAIN TITLES Winning a title is not easy. Chairman s Prize Sunday, 23 August 2015 By Godfrey Robert Form, skill and a dosage of luck come into play. But defending it is twice as difficult. Going by that logic, you cannot but salute Gregory Foo and Dorothy Lim. Foo led all the way in the annual Chairman s Prize competition s A Division with 44 points based on individual stableford (80 per cent of course handicap).

23 From the Greens 23 From left: Bob Ee, David Lim, Soh C.H & Chris Chua From left: Kwek Chok Ming, Gerald Mah, Wee Jim Hock & Tan C.S. From left: Natasha Lye, Jasmine Chew, Alicia Leong & Goh Gaik Seoh From left: Lawrence Thong, Rudy Johansen, Olivia Johansen & Tan Swee Seng From left: Victor Lee, Hia Hui Kim, Tan Boon Hoo & Goh Hup Chor Out of the bunker! From left: Jessica Tan, Wendy Lim, Patsy Chua & Lam Lian Suan And Dorothy took pole position in the B Division with 36 points. On a Sunday (Aug 23) blessed with good weather, the players enjoyed their rounds without much hindrance. Even the haze stayed moderate in the 80s range, well enough for any strenuous activity to be carried out. The afternoon shotgun start took place at the serene and picturesque Tampines Course, with 109 players (88 men and 21 ladies) participating. For the novelty event, Yash Majmudar came Nearest to Pin on Hole 11, when his ball landed just 0.40 metres away from the hole. Guest-of-Honour was TMCC chairman Ng Kee Choe who gave away the prizes, kindly sponsored by Transview Golf, to the winners, as well as an Outstanding Score award to Gregory Foo who shot a round of 10-under 62 gross. v RESULTS: Nearest To Pin Distance (m) Hole #2 : Jasmine Chew 0.45m Hole #5 : Ken Lye 2.80m Hole #11 : Yash Majmudar 0.40m Hole #15 : Jeffrey Ho 2.60m Hole #17 : Amos Ho 2.30m Individual Stableford A Division (H.I & Below) 7 th Place : Soh Chai Hwa (14.7) 38 pts 6 th Place : Fumiko Minowa (15.2) 38 pts OCB 5 th Place : Alan Chiang Wing Chiong (8.4) 38 pts OCB 4 th Place : Raymond Lim Tiam Teng (11.4) 40 pts 3 rd Place : Jeffry Ho Kok Hoong (9.5) 41 pts 2 nd Place : Jasmine Chew (12.9) 43 pts 1 st Place : Gregory Foo (+2.9) 44 pts B Division (H.I ) 3 rd Place : Olivia Johansen (21.2) 34 pts 2 nd Place : Koh Tak Hong (19.0) 35 pts 1 st Place : Dorothy Lim (20.9) 36 pts

24 24 From the Greens TMCC Sweeps a few awards at 16 th SNAC James Leow & Goh Jen with the Men s & Women s Winner s Trophies Monday, 17 to Thursday, 20 August 2015 Held at the prestigious Tanah Merah Country Club, with exclusive use of the Tampines Course, the 16 th Singapore National Amateur Championship 2015 saw a total of 44 men and 19 ladies participating and competing in this edition. SGA Vice President, Goh Hup Chor (left), presenting a memento to TMCC Captain Lee Lian Hong It was a fight to the finish in the men s final as TMCC s Yash Majmudar tried to make a strong comeback even as competitor James Leow s explosive start recorded six birdies in the first seven holes. Ultimately, Yash had to settle for first runner-up, even after persevering until the very end, which James claimed 6-5. Another TMCC representative Gregory Foo, fresh out from winning the 68 th Singapore Open Amateur Championship, took second runner-up. SGA Exec Board member, C.S. Kong, presenting the 1 st Runner Up trophy to Yash Majmudar It was much better results for the women s division as TMCC s Jen Goh, probably fuelled by her clearing the first stage of the LPGA Tour Qualifying School held at the Mission Hills Country Club from 3-9 August and recent win at the San Diego City Amateur Championship in July, cruised to a win and defended her title by beating Ou Yang Hua, 6-5 to claim the champions trophy. Chairman Organising Committee and Captain TMCC, Lee Lian Hong, was on hand to present the trophies to the winners. A token of appreciation was later presented to Captain Lee by Vice President SGA, Goh Hup Chor, for allowing the exclusive use of the beautiful Tampines Course v Gregory Foo receiving the 2 nd Runner Up trophy from C.S. Kong Photos courtesy of Singapore Golf Association

25 Golf Central 25 By Robin Langdale Please mark your ball as it might interfere with my shot WHEN A BALL Do I have to? You re 30 metres away! Interferes WITH YOUR SHOT In a shelter during a recent weather delay, conversation turned to when can a player require another player to mark his ball when one or both balls are not on the green. We re all familiar with our right to ask another player to lift his ball if it will interfere with our putt or chip; and also if the other ball will interfere with our stance or swing elsewhere. But what if the ball is far away from the ball to be played? What if any limit of distance applies? Rule Ball Assisting or Interfering With Play, says if a player considers that another ball might interfere with his play, he may have it lifted. There is no requirement for the interfering ball to be on the green and no limit of distance is specified, but in stroke play the player requested to lift his ball may play first rather than lift the ball. Unsurprisingly this has led to some decisions: Decision 22/2 says that if player B s ball is three feet from the green on a direct line to the hole with player A s ball, which is 30 yards from the green, A may require B to lift his ball on the grounds that the ball interferes with his play. So player B in the picture must mark and lift his ball for A s shot, or opt to play first. However, Decision 22/3 deals with a situation where A s ball is 100 yards from the green, B s ball is on the green and A requests B to lift his ball. This happens several times during the round. The decision says that Rule 22 is intended to cover situations where there is a reasonable possibility that one ball might assist or interfere with another ball. If the Rule is being abused, as in this case, the Committee would be justified in penalising A for undue delay (Rule-6-7). So, we have some guidance, but there is still room for debate, and the penalty for breach of Rule 22 is loss of hole in Match Play, or two strokes, in Stroke Play. The safe procedure for player B seems to be either to lift his ball when requested, or if it is in stroke play, opt to play his shot first. He is also entitled to complain to the Committee if he thinks A is abusing the Rule. The safe procedure for A is not to push his rights too far and risk a Committee decision against him. Another interesting situation is covered by Decision 22/1 that says a player may have another ball lifted if the ball interferes mentally with his play. This is in contrast with Decision 24-2a/1 that says a player is not entitled to relief from an obstruction (a sprinkler head in this case) that bothers the player mentally. An exception to this Rule is that a player may not lift his ball that is not on a putting green solely because he considers it might interfere with the play of another player. If such a player lifts his ball without being asked to do so he incurs a penalty of one stroke for breach of Rule 18-2a, Ball at Rest Moved. Rule 22-1 also deals with a ball that may be assisting play. If a player considers that a ball might assist any other player he may lift the ball if it is his, or have any other ball lifted. In stroke play, a player required to lift his ball may play first instead. But note that this option is not available in Match Play. Also under this Rule, if the Committee determines that competitors in stroke play have agreed not to lift a ball that might assist any competitor they are disqualified. 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 2015 R G LANGDALE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

26 Garden Banquet Room Heliconia Room TANAH MERAH COUNTRY CLUB SINGAPORE Tanah Merah Country Club 25 Changi Coast Road, Singapore Tel: (65) (Main line) Fax: (65) Website:

27 From the Greens 27 The PERFECT venue to impress your clients at your next corporate GOLF DAY, banquet or private function... 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. Lotus Room 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. For bookings and enquiries, please contact Marketing Department (Corporate Golf Events) I Tel: I marketing@tmcc.org.sg F&B Office I Tel: / I nana@tmcc.org.sg

28 28 Golf Central 28 Hole-in-one ACHIEVERS June & July 2015 Aces scored at Tanah Merah Country Club Name Course Hole No. Distance Date Ang Keng Seah TMCC, Tampines Course 2 138M 01 June 2015 David Lim Baek Leang TMCC, Tampines Course M 28 June 2015 Philip Yeo Hock Chye TMCC, Tampines Course 5 160M 30 June 2015 Keung Ho Van Yen Christine TMCC, Tampines Course M 04 July 2015 Melvin Choo Kwok Ming TMCC, Tampines Course M 05 July 2015

29 From the Greens 29 Fun Filled Christmas with GOLF, FEAST & JOY! TANAH MERAH COUNTRY CLUB SINGAPORE TANAH MERAH COUNTRY CLUB TAMPINES COURSE Special Christmas Golf Package 2015 (For Corporate and Group Bookings) November and December 2015 (weekdays only) TMCC Member : $90* Non-Member : $199* Scrumptious festive feasts (lunch and dinner) Delightful Christmas treats and buggy drinks & more REGISTER NOW! Limited slots available Call Pei Ying at or peiying@tmcc.org.sg Nora at or nora@tmcc.org.sg *Terms & Conditions apply Price includes Booking fee, Green fee, Buggy fee, Christmas treats, Breakfast/Lunch and Dinner Event with more than 40 players is entitled to 1 golf voucher Minimum 100 players is required for shotgun start Meals will be served at Tampines Golfers Lounge Cancellation charges shall apply should event be cancelled 30 days and less upon confirmation Fees subject to GST 5 VOUCHERS up for grab! BONUS! Players can participate in contests to win Golf Vouchers (worth $1,000 each). Winners will be contacted at the end of the promotion period.

30 30 Calendar of Events Check out the activities coming your way this month! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Corporate Golf Event Tampines (PM Shotgun) SEPTEMBER Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 14 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 8 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 15 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 9 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 16 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 10 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Timesheet) 17 Corporate Golf Event Tampines (PM Shotgun) Tennis Club Night Tennis Courts 6pm to 10pm 21 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Garden Events Room 22 Ladies Medals Strokeplay Garden (PM) Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 23 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 24 PUBLIC HOLIDAY 28 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 29 Corporate Golf Event Tampines (AM Timesheet) Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 30 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Shotgun)

31 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 4 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Shotgun) Calendar of Events Monthly Medals (Men & Ladies) Strokeplay Garden (PM) Pilates Class (Intermediate) 10am to 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Garden Events Room 11 PUBLIC HOLIDAY 12 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym TMCC Family Sports Compex 4pm; TMCC Competition Pool IPPT Training 11am; Glass Gym Total Body Conditioning Class 5pm to 6pm; Glass Gym 13 SGA Inter-Club League 2015 (11 th Leg) OCC VS JCC Tampines (PM) Total Body Conditioning Class 5pm to 6pm; Glass Gym IPPT Training 11am; Glass Gym 18 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Shotgun) Pilates Class (Intermediate) 10am to 11am; Glass Gym 19 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Delightful Yam Cakes 10.00am to 12.30pm; Ixora Room 20 Total Body Conditioning Class 5pm to 6pm; Glass Gym IPPT Training 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Garden Events Room 25 Corporate Golf Event Garden (AM Timesheet) Pilates Class (Intermediate) 10am to 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Garden Events Room 26 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 27 SGA Inter-Club League (12 th Leg) NSRCC VS SEM Tampines (PM) Total Body Conditioning Class 5pm to 6pm; Glass Gym IPPT Training 11am; 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!

32 32 Calendar of Events Check out the activities coming your way this month! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 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! 1 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Timesheet) OCTOBER Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 12 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 6 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 13 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 7 Members VS Staff Golf Day Garden (PM) Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 14 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 8 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Shotgun) 15 Corporate Golf Event Tampines (PM Timesheet) 19 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 20 Ladies Medal - Stableford Tampines (AM) 21 Corporate Golf Event Tampines (PM Timesheet) 22 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Shotgun) Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 26 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 27 Dancing Class 8pm to 9pm; Garden Events Room 28 SLGA Cup Tampines (PM) Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 29 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Shotgun) Tennis Club Night Tennis Court 6pm to 10pm

33 2 Pilates Class (Intermediate) 10am to 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Garden Events Room FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 3 Arabian Night 7.00pm to 12.30am; Events Room Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Yam Crystal Skin Dumplings 10.00am to 12.30pm; Ixora Room Calendar of Events 33 4 Monthly Medals (Men & Ladies) - Stableford Tampines (PM) Total Body Conditioning Class 5pm to 6pm; Glass Gym IPPT Training 11am; Glass Gym 9 Corporate Golf Event Garden (AM Timesheet) 10 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 11 SGA Inter-Club League 2015 (13 th Leg) WGCC VS SEL Tampines (PM) 16 Corporate Golf Event Tampines (PM Shotgun) Pilates Class (Intermediate) 10am to 11am; Glass Gym 17 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym Tennis Friendly Tennis Court 4pm 18 Total Body Conditioning Class 5pm to 6pm; Glass Gym IPPT Training 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Garden Events Room 23 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Shotgun) Pilates Class (Intermediate) 10am to 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Garden Events Room 30 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Shotgun) Pilates Class (Intermediate) 10am to 11am; Glass Gym Dancing Class 7.30pm to 8.30pm; Garden Events Room 24 Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym 31 Oktoberfest Garden (PM) Power Workout 11am; Glass Gym No Egg & Low Sugar Cookies 10.30am-12.30pm; Ixora Room 25 Corporate Golf Event Garden (PM Shotgun) Total Body Conditioning Class 5pm to 6pm; Glass Gym IPPT Training 11am; Glass Gym

34 34 Mark YourDiary SPORTS & RECREATION TMCC SINGLES TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP Mark your calendar now for the Singles Tennis Championship and participate in this competitive annual event. You could be the next Singles Tennis Champion. When Saturday, 26 September 2015 Where TMCC Tennis Court Time 4.00pm Fee Free Closing Date Monday, 21 September 2015 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 pool! 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, 17 September 2015 Thursday, 29 October 2015 Thursday, 26 November 2015 Where TMCC Tennis Courts Time 6.00pm 10.00pm Fee Free (Early registration appreciated) Closing Date Monday, 14 September 2015 Monday, 26 October 2015 Monday, 23 November 2015 TMCC JUNIOR TENNIS CHALLENGE Join us for the inaugural TMCC Junior Tennis challenge. Remember to mark down the date on your calendar and sign up early to avoid disappointment. When Saturday, 28 November 2015 Where TMCC Tennis Courts Time 4.00pm Fee Free Closing Date Monday, 23 November 2015 POWER WORKOUT Join us in our morning circuit sessions as these exercises help to strengthen bones and increase blood flow, making you feel fresh for the rest of the day! When Where Time ONGOING GYMNASIUM ACTIVITIES Every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday Glass Gym 11.00am IPPT TRAINING Prepare yourself for your IPPT as you train with us every Sunday morning. Pre-enlistees and NSmen who still need to take their IPPT are welcome to attend these training sessions! When Where Time Every Sunday Glass Gym 11.00am To join any of these activities, please call Sports Complex at / or sportcomplex@tmcc.org.sg Dates may be subject to change without prior notice.

35 CHILDREN S PARTY We are back again for a night of delectable food, games and prizes. As places are limited, do sign up early to avoid disappointment. When Friday, 20 November 2015 Where Garden Events Room Time 7:00pm 9:30pm Closing Date Monday, 9 November 2015 Mark YourDiary 35 Look out for more details! 3 Days 2 Nights CHILDREN S ADVENTURE CAMP Look out for more details! Hey hey hey, this popular camp is back again. More adventure and fun-filled activities have been planned. As limited places are available, do sign up early to avoid disappointment. When Wednesday, 25 November 2015 Where TMCC Sports Complex Time 9:00am 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 7% GST

36 36 From the Greens KidzMas PARTY The Children s Christmas Party is back for the third year running. So hurry and reserve your place to meet Santa Claus and his Santarinas now! Where Garden Banquet Room Time 7.00pm To join these activities, please call the Sports Department at /

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38 38 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, 5.00pm to 6.00pm Glass Gym (Extension Room) $90.00 (member); $ (guest) Instructor Day & Time Venue Fees (8 lessons) Ms Amy Chong FRIDAYS, 10.00am to 11.00am Glass Gym (Extension Room) $ (member); $ (guest) ENROL NOW! DANCING CLASSES If you re 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 Day & Time Fees (8 lessons) Instructor Day & Time Fees (8 lessons) Instructor Day & Time Fees (8 lessons) BEGINNERS LEVEL Instructor Day & Time Fees (8 lessons) Ms Michelle Fong-Lim MONDAYS, 8.00pm to 9.00pm $ (member); $ (guest) Mr Sam Fong TUESDAYS, 8.00pm to 9.00pm $ (member); $ (guest) Mr Jack Goh FRIDAYS, 7.30pm to 8.30pm $ (member); $ (guest) NEW Mr Jovyn Low THURSDAYS, 7.30pm to 8.30pm $ (member); $ (guest) Sam & Michelle Fong Sam & Michelle Fong, a husband & wife team, have been competing together since They have been ranked 1st in the professional Latin American dance category, both locally and in the South-East Asian region, and have competed in many international ballroom dancing championships in Britain, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Hong Kong. They are members of The Singapore Ballroom Dance Teachers Association, The National Award of Teachers of Dancing (UK) and the United Kingdom Alliance. They are also licensed adjudicators registered with The World Dance Council. Jack Goh Jack was introduced to the world of Ballroom Dancing at the age of 11. He grew up as one of the top local junior dancers and eventually went on to the adult field. He is the current Singapore champion in the Professional Latin American category and has represented Singapore at the South-East Asian, Asian, Asia-Pacific, British and World Championships. A member of the Singapore Ballroom Dance Teachers Association and the United Kingdom Alliance, he has been actively teaching and promoting the art of Latin-American Ballroom Dancing. His works range from students both young and old, right up to people with special needs. Jovyn Low Jovyn Low comes from a family with ballroom dancing in their blood. In the 1930s, Jovyn s grandfather Mr Low Poh San was the pioneer of ballroom dancing in Singapore. In the 1960s and 1970s, Jovyn s father Mr Sunny Low was crowned the King of Rock & Roll. In the early years of 2000, Jovyn s two brothers Alvyn and Melvyn Low became Professional Champions in Ballroom Dancing. Jovyn has had the rare opportunity to learn under all these people and has widened his knowledge by learning from past and present champions from all over the world. Apart from being active competitors in ballroom dancing, Jovyn together with his wife Cindy are choreographers and performers. They have been choreographing wedding couple s first dances and were part of SMU Ballare s Gl Amour Jovyn and Cindy have performed at private and major events which include Royal Caribbean Cruises 2014 and To join any of these activities, please call or Nora at / nora@tmcc.org.sg

39 KITCHEN WORKSHOPS DELIGHTFUL YAM CAKE by Valerie Kong Date Saturday, 19 September am to 12.30pm Fees $40.00 (member); $45.00 (guest) Closing Date Friday, 11 September 2015 Minimum Pax 10 pax Mark YourDiary 39 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. YAM CRYSTAL SKIN DUMPLINGS by Valerie Kong Date Saturday, 3 October am to 12.30pm Fees $40.00 (member); $45.00 (guest) Closing Date Friday, 25 September 2015 Minimum Pax 10 pax Yam Cream Cake Yam Swiss Roll Soon Kueh Prawn and Egg Chives Kueh Love Orr Nee (yam dessert)? Then you ll love learning how to make this cake that s filled with yam paste and whipped cream. Ever wondered how to make crystal clear textured dumpling skin from yam? Get your hands-on in learning to make not one but two unique types of dumpling with it. This is a workshop not to be missed! If you want the yummy yam filling minus the cream, roll it up with a yam Swiss roll instead! Yam Cream Cake Soon Kueh Prawn and Egg Chives Kueh NO EGGS & LOW SUGAR COOKIES by Valerie Kong Date Saturday, 31 October am to 12.30pm Fees $40.00 (member); $45.00 (guest) Closing Date Friday, 23 October 2015 Minimum Pax 10 pax Blueberry Macadamia Cookies Rose Tea Macadamia Cookies Rose Cookies Salted Caramel Cookies Lychee Almond Cookie With the festive season around the corner, come and learn how to make five different kinds of cookies in a jiffy! What s more, these melt-in-yourmouth cookies can be assorted with almost any ingredient you can find at home. One workshop you should not miss! YUMMYLICIOUS CHEESECAKES by Valerie Kong Date Saturday, 28 November am to 12.30pm Fees $40.00 (member); $45.00 (guest) Closing Date Friday, 20 November 2015 Minimum Pax 10 pax Rainbow Baked Cheesecakes Caramel Baked Cheesecakes Pretty to look at but even tastier to eat! Be bowled over by the Rainbow Cheesecake, made with different flavours like raspberries, mangoes and Muscat grapes. Yummylicious! If you love caramel, do not miss learning how to make this heavenly Caramel cheesecake. It is covered generously with caramel and toasted pecans. No Eggs & Low Sugar Cookies Rainbow Baked Cheese Cakes Caramel Baked Cheese Cakes To join any of these activities, please call or Nora at / nora@tmcc.org.sg * All fees inclusive of refreshments, ingredients and subject to GST. Photos for illustration only

40 40 Mark YourDiary 1-DAY MAKANLICIOUS & SHOPPING TRIP TO JOHOR BAHRU Saturday, 21 November 2015 Time : 7.00am to 8.30pm (approximately) Meeting Point : TMCC Garden Course Lobby, 6.30am Closing date : Friday, 23 October 2015 Minimum pax : 24 Description Member Guest Adult $85.00 $95.00 Child $80.00 $90.00 LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE! Book now to avoid disappointment! Find out how mushrooms and bees are cultivated and what goes into making delicious Foo Chow noodles! Package includes Delicious Nasi Lemak breakfast, yummy Foo Chow Noodles & Red Wine Chicken lunch and famous Pekin Restaurant dinner. Shop till you drop at Johor s biggest shopping mall - AEON Tebrau and other local produce shops. Travel by a 40-seater air-conditioned coach Malaysian registered tour guide (English speaking) Tipping to driver/ tour guide Group travel insurance coverage To join and shop, call or / nora@tmcc.org.sg Pei / peiying@tmcc.org.sg / hojunle@tmcc.org.sg Note: Passport must have at least six months of validity Fees include return air-conditioned coach, English speaking tour guide, tipping, all three meals and group insurance and places of interest in the itinerary. Participation is based on minimum group size of 24. Should there be a decrease in number of participants, revised rates will be advised or the trip may be cancelled.

41 Social Dancing Night Arabian Night Saturday, 3 October pm to 12.30am Garden Events Room $30.00 (member); $50.00 (guest) TMCC welcomes you to our Arabian Night. Indulge and immerse yourself on the exotic Middle Eastern touch in your life. HIGHLIGHTS Lively Belly Dancing Performance All Night Social Dancing Delicious Food Spread 7-piece Live Band performance, Locomotion No Corkage Charge To have fun dancing, please call: Nora at or nora@tmcc.org.sg Pei Ying at or peiying@tmcc.org.sg Terms & Conditions Table allocation will be based on first-come-first-served basis. Tanah Merah Country Club reserves the right to postpone, cancel, alter event details should any unforeseen circumstances arise. Any cancellation after closing date will be charged the full fee. Closing date: Friday, 18 September Fees are subject to prevailing GST rate.

42 42 Fun in Action Attended a recent Club event? See if you can spot yourself in our pictures and write-ups! PUTTING LESSONS INTO Practice Saturday, 25 July 2015 By Godfrey Robert What do you do after taking dancing lessons? Obvious isn t it? You want to put what you learnt into practice. The Social Dancing Night on July 25, at the Garden Events Room was the ideal platform for that. So 72 diners (obviously all dancers) -- namely 25 members and 47 guests -- went through the dancing paces on that Saturday night from 7pm to just past midnight. Mr & Mrs Peter Teo The crowd were mostly avid dancers who took classes at TMCC or at other clubs.

43 Fun in Action 43 Mr & Mrs Ronnie Tye and friends Guest performance by the pros Mr & Mrs Poh Geok Ek Mr & Mrs Vincent Teoh Mr & Mrs Wong Keen Oon And they enjoyed the evening so much that they made requests to the live band to play their favourite songs. So as Locomotion, the seven-piece band plus one powerhouse lady singer, Vivian accommodated their requests, they were a satisfied lot. They had ample fun dancing to the beat of the Cha Cha, Tango, Rhumba, Rock n Roll, Quick Waltz and the Bachata. Performers Nicholas Low and Lorencia Kan captured the attention of those present with their suave moves to the Rumba and Cha Cha beat, with songs Thinking Out Loud and Kiss Me. The door gift was an assortment of Sakura sweets and a $30 gift voucher, sponsored by Dancelife Asia Pacific. The food was delicious, a spread by Chef William Tay, who took pains to ensure that everyone s appetite was fulfilled. Adding to the ambience was the Garden Events Room being well decorated in colourful simmering black and red, with creative self-made flower vase acts as centrepiece with the programme card. That being the scenario, the next Social Dancing Night event on Oct 3, themed Arabian Night, promises to be a funfilled entertaining affair. v

44 44 Fun in Action GREEN TREATS FOR PANDAN KAYA LOVERS FLAVOURS OF PANDAN DESSERTS Saturday, 25 July 2015 Hmmm what a lovely scent, commented the 10 ladies in harmony, as they were treated to a whiff of the sweet smelling Pandan leaves while it came to a boil. They were at the Club on Saturday morning, 25 July, to learn how to make Pandan Kaya Cake and Pandan Kaya Swiss Roll from instructor Valerie Kong. But was it easy making the Pandan cakes? The steps are easy. The only tedious work you have to do is squeezing out the pandan juice manually and then you will be able to enjoy the freshness of pandan in your cakes said Ms Kong. She then proceeded to teach the ladies how to make the Pandan Kaya topping and use the same kaya for the Swiss Roll. Ms Kong further surprised the ladies with a bonus recipe of Pandan Kaya Muffins, to everyone s delight. An absolute reason why you should not miss her cooking classes as she is ever so generous in giving away those precious extra recipes. v HEAVENLY THORNY DELIGHTS CRAZY ABOUT DURIAN Saturday, 1 August 2015 It was the King of Fruits that took centre stage as the strong scent of durians filled the Ixora Room at Tanah Merah Country Club s Kitchen Studio on Saturday, 1 August. Eight participants with a love for durians, signed up for the Durian Baking Workshop with instructor Valerie Kong to learn how to make their own delectable Durian Puffs and Durian Cakes in the comfort of their homes. The participants listened attentively as Valerie imparted her knowledge on the important basics as well as to using the best parts and types of durians for creating that perfect dessert. As for the eager learners, the realisation of the potent combination of Mao Shan Wang and D24 Sultan durians, along with a dab of cream added to the mix, gives you an absolute smooth creamy feeling of taste that makes you crave for more. v

45 In the Spotlight 45 With Val, you can have the cake and eat it too By Godfrey Robert Tofu cheesecakes, soft and fluffy paus, pandan kaya cakes, swiss rolls and nyonya kuehs. Such desserts give you an image of unhealthy diet fit for rotund personalities. But such an image can be dismissed. For taken in moderation, even the sweet-toothed can dig into such rich pleasantries or delectable dishes and not worry about fattened waistlines and unnecessary fat. In fact, when you look at the chef promoting these dishes you get incentivised and encouraged. For this lady with the deserved apron is a slim, warm and charming personality in her 40s who gives you a welcoming appetite for her sessions. Valerie Kong has been conducting cake baking sessions at Tanah Merah Country Club (TMCC) since And despite many year-round sessions, her lessons are popular judging by the response to her regular classes. In fact, Valerie has become synonymous with TMCC and she has scored successes with her full classes. The single mum received her baptism into baking at the age of 17 in Brunei when her mother inspired her to spend hours in the kitchen. Said Valerie: My mum was a good cook, and she motivated me to learn the art of baking. Also through books, I had experimented with many types of cakes and had come out with my own recipes. They are created by tasting a particular pastry and figuring out the ingredients in it. And they have become popular with TMCC members. Among Valerie s specialities are strawberry hearts, black forest, tofu cheesecake, different types of kuehs, pandan cakes and even durian puffs. For instance, when it comes to durian puffs, Valerie cooks the durian to remove water content that will cause it to turn sour after a couple of hours and not to make it more watery. No doubt, Valerie also has had maximum exposure and long experience, having taught at community centres, Civil Service Club and the Singapore American School. I have also taught at Shermay s Cooking School in 2012 and 2013, so I have sound knowledge and expertise in baking, adds Valerie. The mother of three girls, Tiara, Tania and Tamaryn -- all having gone through university -- also enjoys new recipes with her original tried and tested method. And she does not shy away from trying out new recipes to get the best out of her experiments. Valerie was born in Singapore but spent a considerable amount of time in Brunei with her mum since After 11 years she returned to Singapore and expanded her penchant for cooking and baking by learning and experimenting. Today she is almost a permanent feature at TMCC because many members want her to continue her baking sessions. And she says: As long I can teach and make many of my students happy, I will continue doing what I ve done at TMCC. After all, the TMCC members form a cosy group, and I enjoy doing what I ve been doing. So it seems that Valerie s kitchen workshops at TMCC are here to stay for a very long time. v

46 46 Fun in Action ROLL IN THE STEAMED BUNS SOFT & FLUFFY PAUS Saturday, 22 August 2015 When it was made known that Valerie Kong will be conducting a Chicken and Vegetable Pau cooking class again this year, all interested participants who had missed it last year, immediately jumped on the bandwagon and signed up for it so that they would not miss it again this round. Among the 11 ladies present, three lucky ladies including 20-year old novice baker Deborah Chan, had the opportunity to learn how to make the dough from scratch. Pinch, pinch, turn, uttered Valerie as the ladies listened to her attentively to the steps on shaping the paus during the hands-on session. And it was not just limited to the making of the pau skin, but Valerie also gave tips on how to retain the vegetable s crunchiness as well as how to tenderise the chicken so that the fillings would taste delicious even after steaming. In a nutshell, the ladies were glad they came for the workshop as it was definitely an educational day well spent. v VALERIE UNVEILS A CLOSELY-GUARDED SECRET APPETISING CAKES Saturday, 31 August 2015 On Saturday, 31 August 2015, 15 enthusiastic ladies had the opportunity to improve their baking prowess as they picked up tips on making Almond Sugee Cake and Cranberry Orange Cake. As Chef Valerie Kong demonstrated how to make the Cranberry Orange cake, the refreshingly appetising aroma that lingered in the Ixora Room made everyone salivate. When it came to the Almond Sugee Cake, it was like learning a closely guarded secret as Chef Valerie made use of a traditional Eurasian style recipe. Reason being that within every Eurasian family, the special food recipes are usually handed down from one generation to the next and in their own family circle only. Overall, it received both thumbs up from the participants and many were determined to try their hand at making one as soon as they got home. Be sure to check out for more interesting baking workshops on page 39.v

47 RESERVE NOW! Call or nana@tmcc.org.sg Saturday, 31 October Garden Golfers Terrace, 6pm to 10pm Garden Events Room) Member: $40.00 / Guest: $52.00 (with free flow of Erdinger Beer) Children (below 12 years old) : $19.00 (with free flow of soft drinks) Swiss Alpine Lions will perform from 7pm onwards. Buffet Menu Salad and Appetizer Station Garden Mixed Green Salad with Assorted Condiment (cherry tomato, sunflower seeds, raisin, dried apricot, bacon bit, French dressing, thousand island, vinaigrette dressing) Smoked Chicken & Sausage Salad with Orange & Walnut German Potato Salad Cucumber with sour cream dill sauce Tomato & Cheese with Basil Olive Oil Marinated Squid salad with bell pepper Bread Station Baked Pesto Soft Bun and Cheese Roll Hot Entrée Roasted Crispy Pork Knuckle with Sweet & Sour Dip Pork Bratwurst, Chorizo Sausage & Italian Sausage on Bed of Vegetable Stew Roasted Chicken with Shallot Compote Braised Sauerkraut with Bacon & Pineapple Mashed Potato with Caramelized Onion Assorted condiments: Dijon mustard Sauce, Gherkin, Silver Skin Onion, Stuffed Olive Sweet Station Assorted Mixed Fruit Cocktail Apple strudel with Vanilla Sauce All prices are inclusive of GST.

48 48 Dine & Be Merry GARDEN LOUNGE PROMOTION September & October2015 Dine-in ONLY NOT applicable for banquet/private function Kirin Draught Beer $5.99 Nett 1 Pint (500ml) (usual price $8.00 nett) $2.99 Nett 1/2 Pint (250ml) (usual price $8.00 nett) Tiger Draught Beer $2.99 Nett per Mug $11.50 Nett per Jug Wine & Whisky At all F&B OUTLETS CAMPO VIEJO RIOJA TEMPRANILLO Each Nett 2 Nett CAMPO VIEJO RIOJA VIURA Each Nett 2 Nett All prices are inclusive of GST. Photos for illustration only JOHNNIE WALKER GOLD LABEL RESERVE 3 Nett + 1 FREE Entry BUFFET DINNER GOLD LABEL NITE Friday, 20 November 2015 Banquet Room

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50 50 Dine & Be Merry What to eat? Look out for our specials and deals on beer, wines and liquor! GARDEN VIEW RESTAURANT 01 浓汤鸡大煲翅 DOUBLE BOILED SHARK S FIN WITH CHICKEN 02 银丝金蒜蒸竹蚌 STEAMED BAMBOO CLAM WITH GLASS VERMICELLI & GOLDEN GARLIC 03 红酒焖牛尾煲 STEWED OX-TAIL WITH RED WINE SERVED IN CLAYPOT 04 园景豉油鸡 SOYA CHICKEN WITH CHICKEN FLOSS 05 梅菜扣肉 BRAISED PORK BELLY WITH PRESERVED VEGETABLE 06 味菜鲮鱼松焖米粉 BRAISED BEE HOON WITH PRESERVED VEGETABLE & DACE FISH FLOSS 01

51 Dine & Be Merry 51 CHEF S RECOMMENDATION For September & October 2015 Masterchef Ng To Leung 花生焖猪手 Braised Pig s Trotter with Peanuts in Claypot Photos for illustration only

52 WEEKEND SPECIALS SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2015 SEPTEMBER SPECIALS Sat, 19 & Sun, 20 Claypot Sesame Chicken with Bell Pepper served with steamed rice & soup Curry Yong Tau Fu served with choice of noodles Sat, 26 & Sun, 27 Pasta Aglio with Garlic Bread sauteed with bacon, mushroom, garlic & chilli GARDEN GOLFERS TERRACE Rasa Sayang Set yellow turmeric rice served with beef rendang, chicken satay, vegetable achar, fried egg & samosa Sat, 3 & Sun, 4 OCTOBER SPECIALS Sat, 24 & Sun, 25 Braised Pork Belly with Yam served with steamed rice & vegetable soup Poached Salmon Fillet with Miso Broth served with asparagus, mushroom & potato wedges Sat, 10 & Sun, 11 Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mushroom Cream Sauce served with vegetable & potato wedges Beef Kway Teow with Gravy served with beef ball & cincaluk Sat, 17 & Sun, 18 Roasted Thai Style Chicken Set served with rice, salad & tom yam broth Medley of Seafood Bisque fish fillet, prawn, mussel served with cheese toast Sat, 31 Oct & Sun, 1 Nov Babi Chin (Braised Fragrant Pork Belly with Mushroom) served with steamed rice & soup Teriyaki Salmon with Sesame Pickle Crust served with potato wedges & seasonal vegetable TAMPINES GOLFERS LOUNGE Nasi Goreng Kampung Set served with sambal prawn, egg, ikan bilis, fried chicken, spring roll & achar Braised Sirloin with Garlic Mashed Potato served with roasted vegetable

53 Garden Golfers Terrace Every last Saturday & Sunday of the month. (September 26 th & 27 th, October - 24 th & 25 th, November 28 th & 29 th, December 26 th & 27 th ) From 5.30pm to 8.30pm MENU Surf & Turf $18.80 (Cajun Striploin Steak & Prawns) Mixed Meat Platter x 3 $15.80 (Choose of Lamb, Sausages, Chicken or Pork Belly) Garlic Lamb Cutlet $12.80 Cajun Striploin Steak $11.80 Tiger Prawn $10.80 Salmon Fillet $8.80 Sambal Fish with Onion $6.80 Marinated Pork Belly $8.80 Spiced Herb Chicken Thigh $7.80 Pork Bratwurst Sausage $6.80 Marinated Squid Tube $6.80 For reservation please call Garden Golfers Terrace at / * Menu items are subject to change and GST.

54 54 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: 18-hole Buggy Course - Golf Course Designer: Max Wexler (1988) - Redesigned by: Chris Pitman (1994) in collaboration with then Club President Tan Puay Huat. Improvement Works (2009) - Total Yardage: 7022 yards; 6421m (Par 72) - Course Rating: Turf on Fairways: Zoysia matrella - Turf on Greens: Zoysia tenuifolia - Buggy Fees: $24 (18 Holes); $12 (9 Holes) GOLF OFFICES OPERATING HOURS Garden Course: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 7.00am to 7.30pm Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am to 7.30pm Tampines Course: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 7.00am to 7.30pm Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays Mondays 9.30am to 6.15pm Wednesdays 9.30am to 7.30pm PROSHOP & DRIVING RANGE OPERATING HOURS Pro Shops Garden Course: Other Weekdays Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays Tuesdays & Thursdays Tampines Course: Mondays Wednesdays Other Weekdays Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays Driving Range: Tuesdays & Thursdays Other Days & Public Holidays For enquiries, kindly call: Garden Golf Office or Tampines Golf Office or am to 6.30pm 7.00am to 7.30pm 12.00pm to 6.30pm Closed 12.00pm to 6.15pm 9.30am to 6.15pm 7.00am to 7.15pm 10.00am to 9.00pm 7.00am to 9.00pm COURSE CLOSURE FOR MAINTENANCE Garden Course : Tuesdays (AM) & Thursdays (AM) Tampines Course : Mondays (Whole day) & Wednesdays (AM) All rates subject to changes & GST.

55 Club Information 55 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 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 HONG KONG Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club 139 Tai Au Mun Road, Clearwater Bay, New Territories, Hong Kong Tel : Fax : golf@cwbgolf.org 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 Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club 10 Jalan 1/70D Off Jalan Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel : Fax : 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.

56 56 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 & Wednesdays Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Eve of Public Holidays & Public Holidays Tuesdays & Thursdays (Last Order 8.30pm/9.30pm) Tel: / am to 8.00pm 7.00am to 10.00pm 12.00pm to 8.00pm 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 Closed 12.00pm to 8.00pm (Last Order 7.30pm) 8.00am to 8.00pm

57 Club Information 57 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) Golfers at the Tampines Course can dine in a choice of indoor or al-fresco style setting. It offers the best of local, Japanese and Western dishes. Operating Hours: Mondays Wednesdays Other Days & Public Holidays Tel: / Closed 12.00pm to 8.00pm 7.00am to 8.00pm (Last Order pm) 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

58 58 Club Information SPORTS AND RECREATION SWIMMING POOLS (a) Olympic-size Pool (b) Children s Pool. Operating Hours Daily 7.00am to 9.00pm Free-of-charge for members TENNIS COURTS Four hard courts are available. Operating Hours Daily 7.00am to 10.00pm Free-of-charge for members SQUASH COURT Two courts are available for use. Operating Hours Daily 7.00am to 10.00pm Free-of-charge for members TENNIS CLUB NIGHT Last Thursday of the month. 6.30pm to 10.00pm JACKPOT LOUNGE Try your luck at 20 jackpot machines open to all members with two guests allowed. Operating Hours Mondays 12.00pm to 9.30pm Tuesdays to Sundays 10.00am to 9.30pm THE GLASS GYM Ardent gym goers will be greeted by a magnificent view of the pool and golf course from the glass walls. No guest allowed. Personal training available Operating Hours Daily 7.00am to 9.30pm TABLE TENNIS Located along the squash gallery, members and guests can enjoy this sport with bats and balls provided. Free-of-charge for members and guests. Operating Hours Daily 7.00am to 10.00pm BASKETBALL & BADMINTON COURT For basketball and badminton enthusiasts, both vigorous sports to sweat it out free-ofcharge. Operating Hours Daily 7.00am to 10.00pm ECLIPSE FOR TEENS A delightful venue created as a space exclusively for children of members between 12 and 21 years of age. The following are available for use. - Xbox 360 Kinect - TV room - Foosball - Pool Table Operating Hours Daily 7.00am to 9.30pm For enquiries, please call / MAHJONG ROOM Located at 1 st storey of Garden View Wing with a dedicated room called Bougainvillea Room, there are three automated mahjong tables and two mahjong tables with tiles and chips available for bookings at no charge for members. Minimum charge of guests fee applicable. Operating Hours Daily 7.00am to 9.30pm READING ROOM Members can retreat into the Reading Room to enjoy the latest newspapers and magazines in peace and comfort. Operating Hours Daily 7.00am to 9.30pm CHILDREN S PLAYROOM The colourful and cheery room is filled with toys for children s enjoyment. Operating Hours Daily 7.00am to 9.30pm ON-GOING CLASSES AT TMCC DANCING CLASSES If you ve been yearning to learn dancing, pick a date below and enrol now! Get to learn the basics of social Cha Cha, Rock & Roll, Foxtrot and many more which you can groove at parties! INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Instructor Ms Michelle Fong-Lim Day Mondays, 8.00pm to 9.00pm Fees (8 lessons) $ (member); $ (guest) Instructor Day Fees (8 lessons) Instructor Day Fees (8 lessons) Mr Sam Fong Tuesdays, 8.00pm to 9.00pm $ (member); $ (guest) Mr Jack Goh Fridays, 7.30pm to 8.30pm $ (member); $ (guest) BEGINNERS LEVEL Instructor Mr Jovyn Low Day Thursdays, 7.30pm to 8.30pm Fees (8 lessons) $ (member); $ (guest) TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING Join this class to improve and enhance your body s overall strength, flexibility and endurance. Total Body Conditioning will tone your upper and lower body regions which will contribute to good posture and total body alignment. Instructor Day Fee (8 lessons) Venue PILATES Ms Chris Tan Sundays, 5.00pm to 6.00pm or Thursdays, 10.00am to 11.00am $90.00* (member); $100.00* (guest) Glass Gym (Extension Room) Pilates is known to help improve posture, core strength and flexibility. Join now to reap the benefits of the pilates method with the help of our qualified instructress. Our courses cater to novices and advanced pilates participants. Instructor Day & Time Venue : Ms Amy Chong : Fridays, 10.00am to 11.00am : Glass Gym (Extension Room) Fees (For 8 lessons) : $ (member); $ (guest) *All fees subject to GST

59 FOR JUNE AND JULY 2015 SINGLE GAME CLAIMS OF $1, AND ABOVE Machine No: 1 - PLAYERS CHOICE (NEW) JUNE $1, Machine No: 7 - IMPERIAL HOUSE JULY $1, $1, Machine No: 11 - RISE OF THE INCAS JUNE JULY $2, $1, $1, $1, $1, $2, $1, $1, $1, $1, Machine No: 14-5 DRAGONS (NEW EDITION) JULY $1, $2, $1, $1, $2, $1, Machine No: 18 - GENIE RICHES JULY $1, $1, $1, $1, $1, $1, $1, $1, $1, Machine No: 20 - WATER MARGIN JUNE $1, $1, $1, OPENING HOURS Mondays: 12.00pm to 9.30pm, Tuesdays to Sundays: 10.00am to 9.30pm

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