NSRCC Photography Contest Winner

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1 NSRCC Photography Contest Winner A bi-monthly publication by National Service Resort & Country Club May June 2011

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3 contents MAY JUN 2011 updates 4 Golfer s Insurance 17th Mixed Inter-Club Bowling Mixed League SAFRA Resort Bowl - Lane Upgrading Rescheduled 5 Voyage de la Vie 6 Singapore Discovery Centre Go Green seen & heard 7 Thank You For Participating In Earth Hour 8 Captain s Cup 2011 front page 10 Fond Memories of NSRCC Photography Contest 2011 live well, eat well 12 Good Debt vs Bad Debt on par 14 Charity Golf Sand Bunkers Learn To Love Em! 18 NSRCC-Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort Inter- Club Golf Friendly Hole-In-One Achievements 19 International Women s Day 2011 upcoming events & promos 20 Kids Craft Jewellery Making Workshop Kids Robotic Workshop Dungeon Hunter Wits & Science Quest 21 Social Etiquette Annual Junior Tennis Tournament 22 14th Annual Swimming Carnival NSRCC Sea Sports Centre Constant Wind 24 The Laser Tag Battle Challenge Belly View Cafe 25 Chit s Bar & Restaurant in every issue 2 Office Bearers At Your Service 3 The Editor Speaks 30 Calendar Of Events 28 Affiliated Clubs 29 Facilities Directory On the cover: Dusk by Member Anthony See is the winning photo of the recent NSRCC Photo Contest is published bi-monthly by National Service Resort & Country Club 10 Changi Coast Walk, Singapore Tel: Fax: MICA (P) No. 117/11/2010 Address corpcomms@nsrcc.com.sg Honorary Editor Laurence Goh The views and comments in this magazine may not necessarily represent that of the NSRCC management. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without prior written permission from NSRCC. All correspondences should beaddressed to the Editor, RESORT VIEW. CERT No SS ISO 9001: 2000 Editorial Team Tan Sze Wah, Looi Wan Hui, Tay Siak Meng William, Chu Cho Wah, John Low, Monica Cheang, Stanley Ho, Goh Ying Ying, Shila Syarianti and Phoebe Cheong Designed & Printed by Semco Design Communications Pte Ltd resort view 1

4 Patron Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong Board of Directors Chairman Chiang Chie Foo Deputy Chairmen Lim Siang Hoe Benny LG Neo Kian Hong Directors BG Ang Aik Hwang Gary Tan Kok Yam General Committee President LG Neo Kian Hong Vice Presidents Tan Kok Yam Comr Peter Lim Captain Kwa Hian Djoe Andrew Members Goh Eng Yau Laurence Hui Choon Kuen Leong Chee Keen Edward COL Lim Perry Seah Chin Aik Wong Liang Chin Jeffrey Disciplinary Committee Chairman Hui Choon Kuen Members Ang Hwee Meng Ralph Loh Boon Leng David Rajan s/o Sankaran Nair Tan Chiam Hai Tan Kim San Ric Greens Committee Captain Kwa Hian Djoe Andrew Vice Captains Tay Kian Hwee David Lee Hu Gek Cynthia office bearers Members Toh Winston Chew Chong Aun Shaun Chong Chin Wah Jenny Chua Ling Ling Sally Lee Kim Teck Andrew Lim Cher Meng Henry Tan Lay Har Tan Sze Wah Teo Whee Sian Maureen Handicap Sub-Committee Members Chua Yam Seng Huang Mee Foh David Liong Sok Wei Michelle Ng Kim Chua John Tan Kah Han Tan Yong Hui Brian Tay Siak Meng William Resort & Facilities Committee Chairman Seah Chin Aik Vice-Chairman Lee Chee Peng Convenor (Bowling) Florence Khemlani Convenor (Tennis/Squash) Lee Cher Tong David Convenor (Billiards) Chan Kah Lok Roger Members Looi Wan Hui Tang Ing Koon Derrick Too Chee Keong Patrick Editorial Committee Honorary Editor/Chairman Goh Eng Yau Laurence Vice-Chairman Tan Sze Wah Members Looi Wan Hui Tay Siak Meng William at your service GENERAL MANAGER Dennis Ng Soon Watt MANAGERS Kranji Sanctuary Chu Cho Wah Golf Division John Low Facilities David Ho Course Maintenance James Sua, CGCS Resort Stanley Ho Marketing, Membership & Communication Monica Cheang Finance Joanne Tan HR & Training Joey Leau FINANCE Accounts Assistant Tan Boo Kian (Payment & Statement of Accounts Enquiries) MEMBERSHIP Senior Executive (Membership) Tan Ei Kheng Membership Service Officers Aizah Ibrahim Siti Aishah Corporate Communication Executive (Corporate Comm) Goh Ying Ying Asst Executive (Corporate Comm) Shila Syarianti Phoebe Cheong GOLF Senior Executive (Golf) Vincent Pereira Executive (Golf) Derrick Tay Asst Executives (Golf) Ong Eng Peng Nasarudin Ismaon Asst Executive (Driving Range) Hadi Putra SPORTS/RECREATION Senior Asst Executive (Resort) Juhainiemasra Asst Executive (Resort) Airene Tan SAFRA RESORT BOWL Executive (Resort) Dennis Chew CORPORATE/PRIVATE EVENTS Senior Executive (Business Development) Tim Wong Account Executives (Business Development) Yam Chung Wai Patrick Soong Kang Wee Lee KRANJI SANCTUARY Executive (Golf) Henry Thang Executive (Operations) Tony Pang Asst Executive (Golf) Mohd Shahrin

5 the editor speaks How are all of you! Time flies so fast that we are moving to the mid-year mark already. We have lined up a lot of exciting events for you and your family members to be engaged in during the school holidays. Hey, we have managed to get good discounts for you for the theatrical circus spectacular Voyage de la Vie, the Singapore Discovery Centre as well as the newly opened Sea Sports Centre. Go and indulge yourself with your families ok! There are also kids workshops for jewellery making, robotics and social etiquette. For those interested in sports, the annual tennis open and swimming carnival are here, so sign up for them during the school holidays! We have a winning photo for our NSRCC Photo Contest which is in the front cover of this issue. We received many entries and this black and white photo was eventually chosen after careful consideration and deliberation. Read on inside on why this unique photograph is given the top notch! You can also see the other entries for comparison. Everybody is a winner because all the photographs are excellent, that is why we have featured the top finalists in the RV for the rest to enjoy. Our Annual Charity Golf is back once again and this time, the beneficiaries are Alzheimer Disease Association, Down Syndrome Association, Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation, SAF Benevolent Fund and Society for the Physically Disabled. If you have not already signed up for it, please do so as soon as possible for a very good cause. We have always been very supportive of the annual golf event and let us continue to strive for better results to do our part and share for the needy and less fortunate members of our society. Do you know that we have a very chic restaurant down at the NSRCC Sea Sports Centre? It is called Chit s Bar & Restaurant and you should try the food there! I will not reveal the secret but will let you savour the fine dining for yourself! Golfers, you will be pleased to know that we intend to feature some golfing tips on how to play better golf in each issue of the RV for you to learn and improve your strokes. In this issue, we have featured the much dreaded bunker shots which place anxiety in us when we play. No fear, the pro is here! I have tried it and it works! Looks like my handicap index of 14.9 is set to go down soon! We are looking for new volunteers to help out at the various committees. If you are interested to be part of our volunteer team to serve the club and its members, please get in touch with us and we will follow up with you. I must say that it is a very satisfying experience to serve in the Club and it is truly a positive experience as part of our national service contribution. We do not look for rewards but satisfaction that we are part of the success of the club over the years. Come and join us! I am certain that with more than 10,000 members, there must be many of you who are experts in your own fields and can contribute towards the continuing growth of NSRCC. This will be my second last issue of the RV as its Editor. My last issue will be the July/August There will be a change of Editor after 7 years. Stepping down together with me will be our Captain Andrew Kwa and Seah Chin Aik, the Chairman of the Resort and Facilities Committee. I will introduce you to the new office bearers at the next issue! We would like to wish all of you Happy Vesak Day and of course, happy school holidays! Have fun! See you around in the club! If you see me, please come and say hello and I will still buy you a beer or drink! Cheers! SLTC (NS) Laurence Goh Eng Yau Honorary Editor

6 updates New Premium for Golfer s Insurance Annual Premium Rates (1 April March 2012) Per Adult $25 (subject to GST) Per Junior* $12 (subject to GST) *under the age of 14 years old Note: The minimum requirement is a pass in their proficiency test All golfers are required to have a golfer s insurance either through NSRCC or through other golf clubs. The golfer s insurance offered by NSRCC through MSIG is an add-on member service provided by the club on a cost-to-cost basis without any profit or gain by the club. Members without any golfer s insurance may sign up by downloading the application form from the website and to finance@nsrcc.com.sg or contact us at / Alternatively, you can approach our staff at the Main Lobby Reception or Golf Reception for assistance. The policy letter will be mailed to successful applicant within the same month of enrolment. Principle members and their family who opted for the yearly auto renewal would have received their billing along with a renewal policy letter in April. For existing insured members, kindly contact us if you have any doubts on your insurance or other related matters. 17th Inter-Club Bowling Mixed League 2011 The Inter-Club league rolled off in March and would continue for six months. Currently leading the pack, Team NSRCC attained a total of pinfalls at publication time. Our six bowlers performed remarkably well during the recent game, with Remy Ong scoring a total of 260 pinfalls in a game. Team NSRCC was also awarded the Team High Series scratch with a total score of 2453 pinfalls. Congratulations and press on! Team Seletar Country Club (SCC) Team NSRCC SAFRA Resort Bowl - Lane Upgrading Rescheduled resort view 04 SAFRA Resort Bowl will close all 20 lanes for upgrading from 27 June to 26 July instead of the original schedule from 3 May to 31 May. It will re-open on 27 July.

7 updates Voyage de la Vie NSRCC Special Package A multi-million dollar production with an international cast from 19 countries, Voyage de la Vie is Singapore s longest running original production with over 250 performances! Be awed by the dazzling costumes, magnificent sets and death defying circus feats. Be entertained by the spectacular cast and crew! Simply present your NSRCC membership card at any SISTIC outlets island-wide or Resort World Sentosa Festive Grand to enjoy special discounts on tickets purchased. 10% off single ticket 20% off 2 tickets & above Family Package Buy 2 Adult tickets & get 2 Child tickets Free! (Free tickets valid for children aged 4-12) Ticket Prices Category 2: $128 Category 3: $108 Showtimes 8.30 pm (Wed - Fri) 5 pm & 8.30 pm (Sat & Sun) Category 4: $88 Category 5: $68 Terms & Conditions Tickets to be purchased at any SISTIC outlets island-wide or Resort World Sentosa Festive Grand. NSRCC membership card must be presented to enjoy the offer. Promotion is not valid with other promotional offers, discounts, vouchers or membership. Promotion discounts are applicable to Category 2 to 5 tickets only. Promotion discount of 20% for purchase of 2 tickets and above is not entitled to be used in conjunction with the family package. Promotion is valid from 1 May 2011 to 31 July All prices are inclusive of GST but excludes $3 SISTIC booking fees and handling charges. Maximum 4 tickets per redemption. resort view 05

8 updates Singapore Discovery Centre Visit the Singapore Discovery Centre with your family and friends today to enjoy special rates. Exploring the Singapore Discovery Centre is made easier with NSRCC. Simply present your NSRCC membership card at the Ticketing Counter to enjoy 10% off Admission or Admission Plus ticket. Admission Admission Plus Adult: $9 (U.P $10) / Child: $5.40 (U.P $6.40) Includes: Centre Admission SAFTI bus tour One iwerks Giant Screen Format 3D Film Adult: $13.50 (U.P $15) / Child: $9 (U.P $10) Includes: Centre Admission SAFTI bus tour One iwerks Giant Screen Format 3D Film One iwerks Feature Movie Terms & Conditions - Promotion is redeemable at Singapore Discovery Centre. - Promotion is not valid with other promotional offers, discounts, vouchers or membership. - Each membership card must be presented to enjoy the offer. - Valid from 9 March 2011 to 30 June All prices are inclusive of the prevailing GST rate. - Up to 4 tickets per redemption. For more information, please visit our website at We re taking baby steps to going green 1 2 Opt-out of paper statements & RV newsletter: By opting out you can help in saving more trees. Go Online: View your e-statements and RV newsletters online. 3 Contact us: Simply us at corpcomms@nsrcc.com.sg to opt-out of your Statement of accounts and RV newsletter today. resort view 06

9 Thank you for participating in updates Earth Hour! NSRCC turned off non-essential lights in some areas of the club to mark Earth Hour Throughout the club, external building perimeter lights, lights at carpark A, B and C were switched off in a bid to raise awareness on energy conservation. The carpark was significantly darker during the hour. Before Earth Hour The inaugural event also saw some bungalow guests voluntarily switching off lights in their unit while armed with their light sticks provided upon check-in. They were joined together by close friends, family and relatives enjoying a night together playing board games, exchanging conversations and having dinner. The club hopes to extend the span of lights out more extensively next year. Good effort by the club to raise awareness on climate change - Mervin Cheng, Member During Earth Hour Advertisement resort view 07

10 seen & heard Club Captain Andrew Kwa tees off at Airforce hole 2 Captain s Cup 2011 Captain s Cup has come a long way since it was hosted by Club captain Andrew Kwa back in It is also the time of the year when the Captain discusses the golfing period gone by and unveil plans for the next. The event played in Stableford format saw a strong turn out as 160 members supported the outgoing Captain for the last time at his namesake cup. (L-R) Seah Chin Aik, Chairman (Resort & Facilities Committee); Tan Kah Han, Member (Handicap Committee); Andrew Kwa,Captain (Greens Committee); Lim Chuan Poh, Chairman (Agency for Science Technology & Research, A* Star); Ng Yat Chung, Managing Director Portfolio & Systems (Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd); Winston Toh, Member (Greens Committee), Dennis Ng, GM (NSRCC), Laurence Goh, Chairman (Editorial & Audit Committees) Pang Ek Wee Max, clinched this year s Captain Cup after emerging as the overall winner. Playing off handicap 13, he scored 37 points OCB (L9) to win the trophy presented to him by Andrew Kwa who graced the event. Tan Teck Seng and Tan Qing Hong finished second and third place respectively. Prizes for the Handicap Matchplay 2010 were given away. During his speech at the awards presentation ceremony, Andrew Kwa expressed his gratitude to the players who turn up, his committee members and the management for assisting him during his reign at helm of greens committee and for their firm support. He remarked that he enjoyed his tenure and will continue to serve as long as he remains a member in the committee. He also extended accolades to the course resort view 08 Vincent Tan with his son, Mark, a NSRCC junior golfer

11 maintenance team in recognition for their efforts towards keeping the greens well-manicured. He pledged continuous support to his successor BG (NS) Winston Toh and also rallied golfers to support the Charity Golf event in May. It was an enjoyable evening although tinged with a little sadness as it was Andrew Kwa s last Captain s Cup. He will be stepping down in June when his term ends. All in all Captains Cup was a celebration despite no one scoring a hole-in-one. As they say it is not always about winning, it s about the spirit of participation and togetherness. Captain s Cup Results Name Points Overall Best Stableford Pang Ek Wee Max 37 OCB L9 1st Runner-up Tan Teck Seng 37 2nd Runner-up Tan Qing Hong 36 Handicap Matchplay by Division A Division Winner Ng Chong Loy Michael B Division Winner Kum Cheng Kiong C Division Winner Kong Kum Hong D Division Winner Lee Ka Meng Ladies Division Vanessa Khoo Henry Lim, Member (Greens Committee); Tan Kah Han, Member (Greens Committee); Andrew Lee, Member (Greens Committee); Cynthia Lee, Vice-Captain (Greens Committee); Winston Toh, Member (Greens Committee); Tan Sze Wah, Member (Greens Committee) (Front row, L-R) Lim Chuan Poh, Andrew Kwa, Cynthia Lee, Dick Toh (Back row, L-R)John Low, Winston Toh, Laurence Goh, Ng Yat Chung, Seah Chin Aik, Tan Sze Wah Andrew Kwa delivering his speech Captain s Cup Overall winner, Max Pang receiving his trophy from Club Captain resort view 09

12 Fond Memories front page There is a saying which goes a picture speaks a thousand words. We asked you to join us in our photography contest based on the theme Fond memories of NSRCC. 1st Prize Anthony See NRCC has just celebrated its 17th birthday and it was timely for members to share their joyous moments spent in the club. The first prize goes to Anthony See with his photo titled Dusk which portrays the masculinity that not many would see. In comparison to many other coloured photos submitted, Dusk seems to have a way of showing memories in a different perspective. The second prize went to Terence Koh with the photo titled Seeding our future. Terence shared with us that the picture was captured whilst his stay at the resort. Being an avid golfer, he felt inspired by the young golfers who were taking lessons with great passion for the sport. The theme is memories of NSRCC. This shows the junior golfers having fun practising golf. This will bring back fond memories when they grow up, said Laurence who too felt that the photo represented the theme well. I decided to take a very different photo of the club instead of the usual colour, fun photos, I choose to have it in black and white capturing its masculinity which I think many people will not see. Anthony (Anthony won a Canon EOS 1000D and $500 Jumbo Seafood dining voucher) Third prize went to Alvin Sim for his submission titled Mighty Twins Birthday. Alvin celebrated his twins Anderson and Anthony s 7th birthday at our resort last April. The Entries Jason Isaac Wong The photo captured the essence of happiness and enjoyment shared amongst the kids. The top three winners walked away with Canon cameras and Jumbo Dining Vouchers proudly sponsored by Canon Singapore and Jumbo Seafood Restaurant. resort view 10 We would like to thank all members for their participation. Do look forward for future contests!

13 of NSRCC Photography Contest nd Prize Terence Koh 3rd Prize Alvin Sim As an avid golfer, I have played in many golf clubs in Singapore and overseas but rarely have I seen so many young aspiring golfers taking lessons to achieve the future aim. Golf, proclaimed as a gentleman s game, helps to nurture and instill discipline in these young golfers who perhaps one day could do our nation proud. Afterall, what is achievement without dreams, hard work and perserverance. These shots also served as a reminder that each and every golfer has to start somewhere. Whether young or old, masculine or feminine, it doesn t matter at all. Terence (Terence won a Canon IXUS 130 and $300 Jumbo Seafood dining voucher) We booked a chalet at NSRCC for our twins 7th birthday last year. Anthony and Anderson were so happy and they had so much fun. They were like playing catching and chasing balloons at the garden outside our chalet number 24. We are glad that we have chosen the right place with nice environment to celebrate our mighty twins birthday. Alvin (Alvin won a Canon Power Shot A3 300 LS and $200 Jumbo Seafood dining voucher) Bernard Khoo Keith Wong Liew Mee Peng resort view 11

14 live well, eat well Good Debt vs Bad Debt If you read any typical Personal Finance book from a bookstore, one recurrent advice they have is be debt-free as soon as possible. According to Dennis Ng, many people quickly pay off all their debts after reading such books including housing loan, which may not be the best decision. resort view 12 Pay Off Bad Debts People forget that there is good debt and there is bad debt. Bad debt is any debt on consumption. Thus, to me car loans, personal loans, credit card debt are all bad debt and a person should avoid such debts or aim to pay them off as soon as possible. If there s a way you can be debt-free and yet enjoy the benefit of leverage that debt provides wouldn t it be better? It can be done, let me show you how. Personally, my housing loan is $x amount. What I have in cash is more than $2x. So am I debt free? Actually on a net basis, I am. However, I m deliberately retaining the housing loan debt because it makes financial sense to do so. In my opinion, the problem with most people is that they only have a limited knowledge of finance and debt but they just stick to concepts such as be debt free as soon as possible without looking at the issue deeper. Leverage on Debt And Gain From It They did not think deeper, such as how you can be debt-free but still enjoy the leverage that debt provides (just like what I m doing). One of the greatest leverage is the potential to grow your wealth by making use of debt appropriately. Isn t that better? It s likely having your cake and eating it too. Not doing what I am doing may be shortchanging yourself. As I mentioned, as long as a person does not over-borrow (that is have a debt servicing ratio less than 35%), he can just aim to pay off housing loan by age 55 - he need not be in a hurry to pay it off. Why It Makes Sense to Keep Some Debt Why? Here are the reasons. 1. Housing loan is cheapest loan a person can ever get. Currently, housing loan interest rate is about 3%, compared to 7% for car loan, 14% for personal unsecured loan and 24% for credit cards! 2. Paying off a housing loan does not increase your net worth. Let me use an example to illustrate: Mr A owns a condominium with a market value of $500,000. He has an outstanding housing loan of $400,000 and no other liabilities. He has other investments worth about $100,000 and has $100,000 in cash/cpf Ordinary account balance. He is considering using the $100,000 in cash/cpf fully to reduce his housing loan from $400,000 to $300,000 after reading books which teaches him to be debt-free as soon as possible. Will doing so really improve his net worth position? See below: This is his current Net Worth Position: Assets: Cash/CPF $100,000 Other investments $100,000 Property (market value) $500,000 Total assets $700,000 Less total liabilities: Housing Loan $400,000 Net Worth $300,000 By using his cash/cpf to reduce his housing loan, this would be his revised net worth position: Assets: Cash/CPF $0 Other investments $100,000 Property (market value) $500,000 Total assets $600,000 Less total liabilities: Housing Loan $300,000 Net Worth $300,000

15 As you can clearly see from the preceding example, using his cash/cpf to reduce his housing loan, he is simply reducing his asset to reduce his loan. The net result of doing so makes no difference in his net worth position, which remains as $300, By reducing your housing loan, you may actually be reducing your Financial Security. If you have debt, you and your family may be better off in the event of a personal crisis. What are the 3 worst things that can happen to anyone? They are death, disability and retrenchment. In all 3 worst scenarios, the person who did not use up his cash/cpf to reduce loan, his dependants would actually be in a better financial position than after he reduces his loan as they would have more cash available on hand. If he had taken up a mortgage insurance, his housing loan would in fact be paid off by insurance in event of death and total permanent disability. Thus, by reducing his loan, he is just reducing his own benefit from mortgage insurance. 4. You can actually gain financially by keeping your housing loan! As I have shown in the detailed spreadsheet above calculations of $100,000 loan vs $100,000 savings. 5. Opportunity cost of using cash to pay off housing loan As mentioned, I hold about 30% cash currently. If next year, U.S stock market crash due to correction in the U.S. property market, I would be able to benefit from a crisis because I have cash to invest when prices are low. People who use cash to reduce loan has NO cash to take advantage of opportunities in a crisis. People say crisis is an opportunity. It s wrong. I say, a crisis is only an opportunity to those people who have cash. A crisis is NO opportunity for people who do not have cash to invest. When a crisis comes, I can easily make 50% to 100% returns. Just take a look at past crisis eg. SARS in S pore in year 2003 and you would know what I say is the truth. 6. You can easily get 3% to 4% annual returns single premium endowment even if you don t know how to invest. For people who say they don t know how to invest their money, that s why they use cash to reduce loan. My reply to them is just take up a 20 year single premium endowment and you can easily get annual returns of at least 3.5% per year. (just get any quotation from any insurers in Singapore and again you know I m speaking the truth.) 7. Instead of using cash to reduce your loan, you can take up Interest Offset Loan. By doing so, you re not paying interest since the interest earned on your cash 100% offset interest you pay on your loan. You enjoy the same advantage as paying off your loan. However, you have another additional advantage of having liquidity of your cash which you forgo if you use cash to reduce loan. About the Author Dennis Ng an accountant by training and a Certified Financial Planner with 16 years of experience in bank lending. He founded com, an independent mortgage consultancy in In May 2009, he launched com, a financial education portal and in the same month he launched the first bilingual (Chinese/English) book on personal finance in Singapore entitled Mastering Your Personal Finance. Since 2008, Dennis has been writing a fortnightly column for My Paper as a guest writer under the name of 吴加万. He is a regular contributor to financial magazines and newspapers such as Straits Times, TODAY, The Edge, Business Times, Home & Décor, My Paper, Lianhe ZaoBao, Shin Min Daily News, Simply Her, Asia Financial Planning Journal, Executive Inc and Lianhe WanBao. He is often quoted by some of these publications for comments on financial matters. Dennis is also one of the financial experts invited to blog on IM$avvy - a personal financial planning educational website run by the Central Provident Fund Board and supported by MoneySENSE. Dennis co-hosted a weekly Live Radio Talk show with Most Popular DJ Wang Lee Jeng on 95.8 FM for more than 2 years from year 2003 to year 2005, the longest Radio Talk Show on Personal Finance in Singapore s history. This article reflects the personal view of the author. Readers are advised to inform themselves appropriately and adequately before making any financial decisions. resort view 13

16 on par Fore a Cause NSRCC Charity Golf 2011 resort view 14 Madam Soh with Dementia dancing with two staff Yong Zhuo with his mum after undergoing leukemia treatment Eng Huat receiving therapy at SPD s rehabilitation centre The first Charity Golf started in 1995, as an annual golf event as a gesture encouraging golfers to give back to community to help the less fortunate community among us. With strong corporate, members and individuals support, this event has since developed into a much anticipated annual community-driven charity event. To date, Charity Golf has helped raised funds for more than 30 charity organisations. This year, your charitable contribution will aid the patients from Alzheimer Disease Association, Down Syndrome Association, Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation, SAF Benevolent Fund, Society for the Physically Disabled. We share their touching stories. Living with Dementia Mdm Soh is a 79 year old Cantonese lady diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. Mdm Soh suffered a stroke in 2004 and was admitted to Changi General Hospital. She was referred to Alzheimer s Disease Association s New Horizon Centre (Tampines) for continuing rehabilitation after her discharge from hospital. She could not walk steadily and she was highly susceptible to falls. The family was in a dilemma as they were not able to afford a maid to look after her full-time nor her only daughter was able to quit her job. Mdm. Soh regained her independence after a period of rehabilitation at New Horizon Centre (Tampines). Later on, she was diagnosed with dementia a degenerative disease. She needed constant reminders in her daily chores. Occasionally, she would wake the whole family up at 3 am in the morning insisting that it was late morning and everyone must get up and often quarreled with them. She attended New Horizon Centre (Tampines) 5 days a week. Due to the family s financial situation, she was given a 75% government subsidy for her attendance at the Centre. However, as the family could not afford to pay the remaining 25% of the programme fees for her rehabilitation and for the transport fees, she was granted full waiver by the Association. Coping with Down Syndrome Hong An, a young adult with Down Syndrome was enrolled in the Down Syndrome Association s Adult Enhancement Programme (AEP) when it was launched in The AEP programme equips adults with Down syndrome aged 18 years and above with social and vocational skills. Most importantly, it gives young adults like Hong An opportunities to explore possibilities for independent living and open doors for vocational opportunities. Since attending the AEP classes for the past five years, 25 year old Hong An has shown good progress in taking care of himself and developing his social skills. He has also developed good daily living skills such as folding clothes, preparing simple meals for himself and buying food from hawker centres and fast food chains. The programme has definitely taught him to be more independent and he is now able to independently travel on public transport to and fro from his home to the DSA Centre at Junction 8 Bishan. Another one of his major achievements is being employed as a sales assistant in the DSA thrift shop in Telok Blangah Crescent for the past two years. Hong An is a good example of a person with

17 Hong An now able to travel independently on public transport Down Syndrome who has shown that given the right training and opportunities, they can successfully integrate into mainstream society. Youth hit by Rare Blood Disorder Nine year old Yong Zhuo was diagnosed with defective B cells, a rare blood disorder. His childhood has been spent shuttling between the hospital and home since his condition was discovered barely 5 months after he was born. An unrelated cord blood donor was sought and found but the cost was very high. When the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation was approached for help, it provided the funds for the procurement and shipping cost of the cord blood unit from overseas which came to $40,000. Yong Zhuo is now doing well and a normal life is already within his reach and there lies hope and happiness ahead for him and his family. Overcoming Physical Disabilties Eng Huat was previously a carefree independent bachelor. In 2009, at 56 year old, he suffered a stroke. Waking up from the stroke, he realised that he was partially paralysed on the left side of his body and had trouble speaking clearly and coherently. This stroke has taken away his independence and his ability to take care of his elderly mother whom he was then living with. His mother passed on later and he now lives alone. Eng Huat started intensive therapy sessions at came to Society for Physically Disabled (SPD) Rehabilitation Centre to relearn the most basic skills like using his left hand and fingers as well as learning to speak again. Mr Yeo visits the centre three times a week for therapy sessions on specially adapted transport service. Both his therapy and transport fees are highly subsidised by SPD as he does not have any income and is unable to afford the full fees. One year on, after many therapy sessions, Mr Yeo is able to hold a conversation confidently though his speech is still slightly slurred and delayed. He has also regained some physical independence and is now able to move around with the aid of a quad stick and take care of his daily living activities. SAF Benevolent Fund The SAF Benevolent Fund (SAF BF) was set up in October It provides financial assistance to MINDEF/SAF personnel and/ or their families who may be in dire financial circumstances resulting from the death of the serviceman or the serviceman being permanently incapacitated. The financial assistance is given over and above existing provisions for compensation in the case of injury/death due to service. Date May Venue SAFRA Resort Golf Course & Kranji Sanctuary Golf Course Format Double Peoria / Stableford by Open Division played over 18 holes Hole-in-one prize Proudly sponsored by Daimler SEA Pte Ltd NSRCC 16 Charity Golf 2011 How You Can Help To register or sponsor call golfing at , or golfing@nsrcc.com.sg. For personal donations corpcomms@nsrcc.com.sg Visit for more information Entrance Fees: Safra Resort (AM) Safra Resort (PM) Kranji Sanctuary NSRCC member $180 $200 $90 Basic member $200 $220 $120 Guest/non member $200 $250 $150 resort view 15

18 on par Sand Bunkers Learn to Love Em! We see it all the time golfers struggling to get out of sand bunkers on the golf course. Of course by virtue of the tag given to them of being a sand trap it only stands to reason that we should try to avoid these areas. If you are able to take on board and understand these few basic concepts of bunker play, you too will realize how simple and easy playing from the sand can be. Swing the club on plane to the left of target with an open stance with the weight and ball a little left in your stance. resort view You will ideally not strike the ball directly. The best way to play most greenside bunker shots is to swing the club under the ball with an open clubface. The question is how much power to give your swing because you are not directly striking the ball. It is obviously going to be more than the power normally to reach your target if you were to strike the ball. For the hesitant golfer this can be a tremendous cause of distress. What if you accidentally hit the ball first? This then leads to the understandable reaction of playing the next bunker shot with far more care and less strength and then you wind up leaving the ball in the bunker. It is a viscous cycle that leads to a phobia about sand bunkers. The biggest problem I see about phobias is that while you are consciously avoiding them, you become more focussed on them. Your brain cannot differentiate between don t go there and go there commands so invariably you find yourself faced with more and more bunker shots. Once you have conquered this part of the game though, suddenly the intimidation of sand bunkers dissolves and you find yourself on the greens more often than not because your mind can focus freely on what you want to do (hit the ball to your target) rather than being scared about what not to do (hit into the sand). 2. Opening the clubface. Most golfers know what an open clubface should look like but most perform this opening the wrong way. You must rotate the club in your hands to the desired amount of openness and then re-grip the club (photo 3). The mistake a lot of golfers make is to rotate their hands/arms until they see the clubface at the desired openness and think they have opened their clubface (photo 2). They have not! What they have done is just changed their grip though into the strongest grip on the planet. This will have a neutralizing effect where the amount of openness that appears on the clubface will be wiped out by the strong grip. You must change the relationship of your hands with the club so that when you swing under the ball the clubface is definitely open. We open the clubface to increase the bounce under the club so that the club skids through the sand versus digging. The club gains more loft when it opens also so that the ball comes out high and soft. The direction (alignment) and strength of the swing (swing speed) adjustments are necessary because of these other essential changes swinging under the ball with an open clubface. 3. Commitment. Hesitation and fear all fester due to a lack of commitment in following through with these basic principles. Without commitment, failure is pretty much sealed as your fate. I remember some really valuable practice sessions many years ago in the early years of my golfing journey where I was determined to get this problem of bunkers out of my system. I had gradually developed a phobia for sand bunkers and I knew I had to do something about it. So I took the time to practice from the bunker until I got it - I had to stick at it and experiment with all of these variables until I felt the confidence of them working. Rest assured your persistence will be rewarded. I can say for a fact that most touring golf professionals will prefer to miss a green in sand than miss a green

19 in the rough. You can achieve much more control out of the sand than out of the rough. 4. Odd Lies. The real fun once you have conquered standard lies is dealing with more difficult lies. Through proficiency in handling these more difficult lies, and this includes plugged lies, downhill lies, poached egg lies, side hill lies, and even combinations of all these, you have earned your confidence. However, such proficiency takes time and dedication but starts with applications of some of these simple concepts and developing the ability to adapt to varying conditions in a logical fashion. A lot of times, problems become bigger problems due to panic and not enough consideration to how you are going to adjust yourself. Open your mind up, get creative, and practice these strange positions because you ll never know when you will need to apply the shot. Here are just a couple of examples for you to try. Downhill Lie This is quite often not given the respect that it deserves. One of the most difficult lies to control is the downhill lie from the sand. The problem is, as always, what is directly behind the ball. In this case, a sloping wall of sand is behind the ball, because what you have to imagine here is the club head swinging back and missing the sand and then coming down and going under the ball. So we have to mold our body to the slope (photo 1) and break our wrists very early on the take away to avoid hitting the sand (photo 2). Because this shot will typically come out with a lower trajectory because of the body tilting forward with the slope, you will need to compensate for that with some extra opening of the clubface so that your ball has enough elevation to clear the lip of the bunker in front of you. Then you must cut down quite steeply in the downswing and feel like your club follows the slope. Of course, like normal, you must swing under the ball and take a volume of sand. A good one to practice and get a feel on how the ball responds. Plugged Lie This is always one where the golfer freaks out when they see it. In most instances with some basic plugged lie technique you can get your ball out of the sand bunker, which is your first objective. With much more practice, it is actually possible to get quite clever and control the accuracy of where these shots finish. The challenge starts understanding about the sand and your clubs and understanding how the ball reacts to certain things we do. When the ball is embedded in the sand, depending on the texture of the sand to some degree, you have to dig your club down and still get under the ball. How to create a digging action? Square up your clubface, even lean the shaft forward a fraction and close the club a fraction will certainly take the bounce out of the sand wedge. Lob wedges (60 degree wedges) tend to have less bounce than normal sand wedges good to remember that one. You must dig down with enough strength to excavate a volume of sand from under your ball and considering that your ball is already embedded, that means usually quite a bit of force. It feels more like a stabbing action, like your club follows a V shape in the downswing rather than a more semi-circular shape. The ball will pop up and forward with the volume of sand. You won t get any back spin on this shot so allow for more roll when the ball hits the green. Try these out next time you have the chance to practice from the sand. Don t let a little thing like having problems with your bunker shots spoil your fun playing the game. Turn the situation around. Make it one of the strengths in your game. Keep practicing you can really be awesome from the sand! Article contributed by Phil Brew Golf Academy which is located at NSRCC Changi and Kranji. For enquiries contact or philbrew@singnet.com.sg resort view 17

20 on par Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort and NSRCC Inter-club Friendly Golf Tournament NSRCC played host to members from Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort with an inter-club friendly match held at Changi Golf Course recently. It got underway with a warm-up match played at Kranji Sanctuary Golf Course on 26 February with the actual tournament kicking off on 27 February at SAFRA Resort Changi Golf Course. The 53-strong Clearwater entourage from Ipoh led by its Liaison Committee Chairman Dr Chew Chew Teik Chye played against NSRCC s team led by General Manager COL (NS) Dennis Ng. First Inter-club friendly golf tournament Clearwater representatives Manimanan and Cheah Nyoon Fong clinched first and second position respectively with third position claimed by NSRCC s William Tay. Clearwater won the Challenge Trophy with 367 points, based on the best of 10 scores from both teams, while NSRCC managed 359 points. The event concluded with the prize presentation cum lunch held at Jumbo Seafood Restaurant. Both clubs exchange mementos and many took the opportunity to take photographs where new friendships were forged. Dennis Ng (GM, NSRCC) presenting the Challenge trophy to Lee Kuan Meng (Captain, CW) The first ever inter-port game between both clubs sure left a lasting memory on our guests visiting the club for the first time. They were all praises for the golf courses from the challenging course in Kranji to the beautiful and relaxing courses in Changi. NSRCC members can look forward to a return match at Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Course in the near future. Visit of web album at Hole-In-One Achievers S/N Who When H cap Where resort view 18 1 Ng Choon Seng 27/02/ KSGC Hole 5 2 Eric Lee Teck Tong 28/02/ Navy Course Hole 3 3 Wong Kwok Yin Ignatius 06/03/ Navy Course Hole 3 4 Lim Kiam Chai Victor 15/03/ Airforce Course Hole 8 5 Tan Pee Teck 26/03/ Navy Course Hole 6 6 Gan Chin Hock 27/03/ KSGC Hole 14 For results of Monthly Medal, please visit

21 International Women s Day Golf Tournament 2011 The annual International Women s Day Golf tournament took off at NSRCC on 12 March with over 54 ladies in action. For the first time in four years, perfect weather greeted the highspirited ladies who were decked in flamboyant yellow and/ or red attire. Played over 9-hole, this event is held annually in conjunction with International Women s Day, bringing women golfers together in celebration of the fairer sex and at the same time giving them an opportunity to pit their skills against one another. The ladies enjoyed a great game as they shared light banters and had fun on the golf course while having a great workout. The winner of the tournament was Shermin Tan, taking the honour for the first time. Jen Goh and Shane Yeo came in second and third placing. In addition to the top three prizes, a prize was also awarded for the best outfit which went to Ang Suat Ching. Jen Goh hit the longest drive and Wong Lay Hoon hit nearest to the line. After the golf game, the ladies were treated to great food and delicious wines at the function room, along with talks by Prof Peter Lim and Dr David Consigliere from the Society for Continence (Singapore). Congratulations to all winners and thanks to everyone who participated, helped and contributed in any way, making the event yet another success. Thanks to supporters and sponsors for this event: Society for Continence (Singapore) supported by grant from Glaxo Smith Kline Pte Ltd ipac Financial Planning Singapore Pte Ltd Treasury Wine Estates NeoAsia (Singapore) Pte Ltd DKSH Singapore Pte Ltd Sidefame (Singapore) Pte Ltd Singapore Press Holdings Her World & Golf Digest Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd Visit our web album at (L-R) Christina Yeo, Tan Kawi Peng, Lee Li Choo, Chew Kok Ai (L-R) Tan Lay Har, Cynthia Lee (Vice-Captain, Greens Committee), Natalie Teo, Jen Goh (L-R) Yvonne Soong, Jenny Sng, Ang Suat Ching, Go Theng Theng Vanessa tests her drive resort view 19

22 upcoming Events & promos Kids Craft Jewellery Making Workshop 8 June, Wednesday 2 pm to 4 pm One of the more popular crafts these days, especially amongst kids, is making jewellery. Come join in this workshop where you will have a chance to learn the basics in making your very own earrings, bracelets and necklaces, and in no time you are set in making your own wonderful creation of personalised jewellery. Age Group: 8 to 12 years old *Fees: $35 (NSRCC Junior Members), $30 (Signed-in Guests) Closing Date: 30 May, Monday For more details, contact Juhainie at or juhainie@nsrcc.com.sg *Fees are subject to 7% GST. Programme starts with a minimum number of 10 participants. Kids Robotics Workshop Dungeon Hunter Wits & Science Quest 23 June, Thursday 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm Be creative and imaginary in this workshop! Go on a mission as a Dungeon Hunter to save your friends, facing challenges that will need your good brains and hands to solve IQ problems, puzzles and experiments. Take the opportunity to learn solving hands-on problems in a fun and interactive environment and learn as a team and uses your analytic skills and creativity. Age Group: 7 to 10 years old *Fees: $32 (NSRCC Junior Members), $35 (Signed-in Guests) Closing Date: 13 June, Monday Some examples of activities are Crack the Codes, Key Trouble, Save the Prisoners and many more. resort view 20 For more details, contact Juhainie at or juhainie@nsrcc.com.sg *Fees are subject to 7% GST. Programme starts with a minimum number of 8 participants.

23 upcoming events & promos Social Etiquette 25 June, Saturday 10.30am 1.00pm Children are like the pillars of our future and teaching them social graces and etiquette at a young age will better mould their character from childhood. So, if your child ranges between the ages of 9 to 12 years old, come join us! This course teaches your child not just table manners but helps them in their formative years to prepare them to take the next step forward. This interactive and fun-filled workshop will cover personal grooming and hygiene, posture and poise, meeting and greetings and many more. At the end of this workshop, your child will not only be well-equipped with the right social behaviour and etiquette but also pick up conversational skills, polite mannerism and most importantly develop self confidence. For more details, contact Juhainie at or juhainie@nsrcc.com.sg *Fees are subject to 7% GST. The workshop starts with a minimum number of 8 participants *Fees : $35 (NSRCC Junior Member) $40 (Signed-in Guest) Closing Date : 13 June, Monday NSRCC Junior Tennis Open June, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm If you think you are the Rafael Nadal or Li Na of the next generation, come join us in our Junior Tennis Open Junior Tennis players from the ages of 10 to 16 can look forward for an exciting challenge. NSRCC s very own junior tennis tournament is a great opportunity for youths to not only hone their athletic skills, build up on their passion for the sport but also to make friends with fellow sport lovers. Venue: Tennis Court *Fees: $12 (NSRCC Members), $18 (Guests) Closing Date: 28 May, Friday If you think you have what it takes, come on down with full of energy and your mighty tennis racquet. Register Now! For more details, contact Airene at or airene@nsrcc.com.sg *Fees are subject to 7% GST. Grouping of participants and format will be confirmed based on the actual number of participants and gender. Adjustments to group size may be made. resort view 21

24 upcoming Events & promos 14th Annual Swimming Carnival May, Sunday 8.30 am to 2 pm *Fees: $12 (NSRCC Junior Members), $15 (Signed-in Guests) Closing Date: 16 May, Monday Put your swimming cap on! Look forward for a fun-filled swimming carnival this May. Boys and girls age 5 to 15 can compete in these categories Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Butterfly, Kickboard and Parent & Child Relay. Events Eligible Age Group Year of Birth *Individual event open to all age group 50M Freestyle 50M Breaststroke 50M Backstroke 5 7 years old (Boys / Girls) 8 10 years old (Boys / Girls) years old (Boys / Girls) years old (Boys / Girls) 1 January December January December January December January December years old (Boys / Girls) 1 January December M Butterfly years old (Boys / Girls) 1 January December years old (Boys / Girls) 1 January December M Kick Board 5-7 years old (Boys / Girls) 1 January December x 50M Parent & Child Relay Parent-and-Child - This is a great opportunity not to be missed! We are giving away fantastic goodie bags this year. Parents are welcomed to join too. It is not only a great time for family bonding but also to bring out that competitive spirit in you! For more details, contact Juhainie at or juhainie@nsrcc.com.sg To pre-register simply provide your personal details (date of birth, gender, membership number, membership name, age group, address, contact numbers), name of the event you would like to register for. resort view 22 Terms & Conditions 1) Each participant is limited to 3 events only. 2) The event will be hand-timed. Only the 3 top returned best time would be declared as the winners. The Official s decision is final. 3) The Organiser reserves the right to make any amendments/cancellation of event without notifying the participants. 4) All entry forms must be received before the closing date. Late submission of the forms will not be entertained. 5) The Club shall not be liable for any mishap or injury to the participants during or as a result of the course or activity.

25 upcoming events & promos Your Sea Sports Adventure Begins Here Constant Wind Pte Ltd, located at NSRCC Sea Sports Centre offers unique experiences by the sea. They have a wide array of sea sports activities suitable for everyone. Upcoming events to look out for are the Constant Wind Monthly Fun Race and the Singapore Open Water Swim on 14 May. Besides organising events, Constant Wind also provides you with funfilled sailing courses, rentals of windsurfs or sails. FAMILY SAILING PACKAGE They say fun always comes in a bundle. Sailing a physically and mentally challenging sport no longer requires you to enjoy alone. Go on the Laser Bahia in a family of four together for a sail towards East Coast Lagoon or SAF Yacht Club. Skippers will be provided therefore, no experience is required. Rates Half Day Full Day Weekday $330 $580 Weekends/Public Holidays $380 $680 Refreshments will be provided JUNE HOLIDAY SEA SPORTS FAMILY CAMP! Looking forward to spending some family time at the Club? Wait no more. This June, The Sea Sports Centre at NSRCC is providing you with a great opportunity to not only have fun in the water but also to camp with your family members. The two day one night programme held on 3 June to 4 June is filled with a myriad of activities such as sailing, kayaking camping with BBQ as well as an obstacle course. Gather your family members and relatives down for a great bonding session. Rates Adult Junior ( 8 to 18 years) Weekday $150 $138 Notes: 1 adult and 1 child per family is allowed. Camp starts with a minimum no of 20 participants For more information please call us at or us at kahsoon@constantwind.com. Alternatively, you can visit our website at resort view 23

26 upcoming events & promos Belly View Café If you are looking for a place to dine with friends and family in an informal and tranquil setting, Belly View Café at NSRCC Sea Sports Centre is Resort View s recommendation. The small eatery serve sea sports enthusiast mostly on weekends and public holidays. On weekdays and evenings, members often chill out at the café over lunch and dinner. You can opt for simple zhi char fare or try their specialties: fish head curry or whole fish assam. The fish steam boat and the prawn roll are also favourites. If you need help with the selection, bubbly Doris the F&B manager is always around to give her recommendations. The attraction of the place must surely be the setting. Members can choose to dine on the deck or in the covered sail loft area. The rustic seaside ambience is best enjoyed from 6:30 pm to 8 pm when the sunset view is simply breathtaking. Only the occasional roar of a jet engine taking off and landing reminds you that you are not in a seaside resort in Bali or Phuket, but right in the East Coast of Singapore. And if you have been wondering why the café is named Belly View, you should look up at the planes flying over. Opening hours: Daily: 11.30am 10pm (Last order 9.45pm) The Laser Tag Battle Challenge Laser tag is now available at NSRCC Sea Sports Centre CPT Adventure, a training firm operating from the NSRCC SSC, has taken the hi-tech gadgetry of laser tag to an outdoor environment. Launching in May, our latest range of equipment comes with radio frequency capability for live scores and statistics that add a new dimension to Laser Battle. Games are played with specific mission-based roleplay scenarios. Players are placed on combat teams and assigned specific functions, duties and roles as they battle each other on assigned missions. Contact Kelvin at or laserteam@ cptransform.com to put together a programme that best suits your organisation s needs! For more information, visit Special events Laser tag activities are great for special events like birthday parties, family bonding and get-together sessions! Our party packages (minimum 12 pax), start from $49 per person for a 90 minute session which include snacks and drinks. Contact Amos at or laserparty@cptransform.com resort view 24 Corporate teambuilding events Our half day and full day programmes can be customised for anything from team bonding to leadership training.

27 upcoming events & promos Romance by the beach Chit s Bar & Restaurant located at NSRCC Sea Sports Centre offers a romantic alfresco dining venue set against the backdrop of the Singapore Straits. Indulge in their signature dishes such as the NZ Lamb Chop and Chicken Curry. The picturesque view of the sea, surrounded by flora and fauna is set to take your breath away. After sunset, you and your loved ones can look forward to a night under the starlit sky as the party goes on. If you have always dreamt of a romantic outdoor wedding, this get-away is not to be missed! For customised wedding packages or booking enquiries, please contact Denise at or to eat@chits.com.sg Opening hours: 12 noon to 12 midnight daily Visit our website at resort view 25

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29 Calendar of Events 2011 jun jul aug 2 (Sat) Swimming Term 3 Calendar of Events (Sat) Snooker (Bi-monthly) 8 (Wed) Jewellery Making for Kids 11 (Sat) Junior Tennis Tournament 18 (Sat) Toastmaster 23 (Thurs) Dungeon Hunter Wits and Science Quest 25 (Sat) Social Etiquette 25 (Sat) Snooker (Bi-monthly) Information correct as at time of printing. Please call for enquiries on Sports & Recreation Activities or on Golfing Events. 3 (Sun) Swimming Term (Mon & Wed) Vocal Class 9 (Sat) SAF Day Golf Tournament (am/ pm) SAFRA Resort location 16 (Sat) Toastmaster 21 (Sat) Annual Get-Together For Committee & Staff (pm) SAFRA Resort Location 30 (Sat) Make Up Workshop 6 (Sat) Grooming Workshop 13 (Sat) Tennis Singles (Tues & Wed) National Day 9 Ball Pool Knockout 20 (Sat) Toastmaster 20 (Sat) Adobe Photoshop 27 (Sat) Snooker (Bi-Monthly) 27 (Sat) National Service Day Golf Comeptition - Gotong Royong (pm) SAFRA Location resort view 27

30 Clubs malaysia Johor Affiliated Tanjong Puteri Golf & Country Club Tel : (Office & Club) / (S pore Office) Fax : (Office & Club) (S pore Office) enquiry@tpgr.com Wesite : Dear Members, Please produce your Letter of Introduction, and Handicap Cards to qualify for the discounted/ reciprocal rates. The host club will charge walkin rates otherwise. You may print your letter of Introduction on our club website at com.sg using your members PIN. Please check our website for the latest/current list of affiliated clubs. Batam indonesia SouthLinks Country Club Tel : (Batam) (Jakarta) (S pore Office) Fax : (Batam) (Jakarta) (S pore) sales@southlinksgolf.com special golfing arrangements Members need not apply for an Affiliation Card. Just present your Membership & Handicap Cards. Singapore Changi Golf Club, Singapore Tel: Filghts Available: Weekday mornings (except Mondays) resort view 28 Malacca A Famosa Golf Resort Berhad Tel : / 0555 Fax : Website : enquiries@afamosa.com Orna Golf & Country Club Tel : Fax : ogcc@ornaresort.com.my Negeri Nilai Springs Golf & Country Club Sembilan Tel : Fax : (Golf) (Admin) club@nilaisprings.com.my Penang Perak Tuanku Jaafar Golf & Country Resort Tel : Fax : tuankujaafargolf@hotmail.com Staffield Country Resort Tel : / 8 / 9 Fax : scrb@streamyx.com Bukit Jambul Country Club Tel : Fax : bjcc@po.jaring.my Website : Bukit Jawi Golf Resort Tel : Fax : enquiry@bukitjawi.com.my Website : Penang Golf Resort Tel : Fax : pgrb@hotmail.com Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort Tel: Fax: cwsgolf@po.jaring.my Website : Jakarta Padang Golf Modern & Country Club Tel : Fax : / 87 Website : Sedana Golf & Country Club Tel : (Club) (Golf Reservation) (Accommodation) Fax : (Club & Golf Reservation) (Accommodation) sedanagolf@yahoo.com china Guangzhou Guangzhou International Golf Club Tel : Fax : golf@gigc.com.cn Website : Zhuhai Bangkok Lakewood Golf Club Tel : / 0452 (Club) / 1128 (Golf Reservation) Fax : / (Club) (Hong Kong Office Golf Booking) (Golf Reservation) reservation@lakewood.com.cn Website : thailand Pinehurst Golf & Country Club Tel : / 84 Fax : brunei Royal Brunei Golf & Country Club Tel : Fax : rbgcc@jerudong-park.com Website : Sembawang Country Club, Singapore Tel: / 328 Fax: Website: Filghts Available: Weekdays only Malaysia Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club, Malacca Tel: Fax: tmgccl@gmail.com Indonesia Palm Springs Golf & Beach Resort, Batam Tel: (Singapore) / (Batam) Fax: (Singapore / (Batam) Website: booking@palmspring.com.sg Bintan Lagoon Resort Tel: (62) / (65) Fax: (62) reservation@bintanlagoon.com website: Thailand Phuket Country Club Tel: Fax: Website: bookings@phuketcountryclub.com Gassan Khuntan Golf & Resort Gassan Lake City Golf & Resort Gassan Marina Golf Club Tel: Fax: Website: intourholidays@gmail.com South Africa Spier Country Club, Cape Town Tel: Fax: Website: info@spier.co.za Vodacom, World of Golf, Johannesburg Tel: Fax: Website: rica@worldofgolf.co.za

31 Facilities Directory main lobby reception Tel: (booking of facilities) 8 am to 8 pm (daily) membership centre Tel: am to 5.30 pm (Mon to Fri) am to 2.30 pm (Weekends & Public Holidays) f&b outlets appetizer pte ltd (at bowling centre) 12 pm to 11 pm (Mon to Thu) 12 pm to 2 am (Fri, Sat & eve of Public Holidays) 10 am to 11 pm (Sun & Public Holidays) d turret Lounge Tel: pm to 2 am (Mon to Thu & Sun) 5 pm to 4 am (Fri, Sat & eve of Public Holidays) jumbo safra resort Tel: am to 3 pm (lunch daily) 6 pm to pm (dinner daily) the deck (golfers terrace) Tel: am to 8 pm (daily) the golfers terrace (kranji sanctuary) Tel: am to 8 pm (daily) corporate/private events The Falcon, The Corvette,The Larden, Oriole 1 and Oriole 2 For booking enquiries, call / / or events@nsrcc.com.sg For bookings of The Sanctuary I & II at KSGC and F&B catering, call (Ms Annie Chew) for reservations and enquires. golf facilities golf reception Tel: Fax: / Opening Hours: 7 am to 5.30 pm Booking Hours: Weekend Golf (following weekend and public holidays) In-person* - 6 pm to 7 pm (Fri) Internet - 6 pm onwards (Fri) Telephone am to 5 pm (Sat onwards) * currently not available at Kranji Sanctuary Golf Course Weekday Golf In-person, Telephone am to 5 pm (daily) Internet am onwards (from Mon) driving range Tel: am to 11 pm (daily, except Mon: 4 pm to 11 pm) Phil Brew Golf Academy Tel: golf pro-shops SAFRA resort - transview Tel: am to 7 pm (daily, except Mon: 11 am to 7 pm) SAFRA resort - hon shin golf (club repair) Tel: pm to 9 pm (Tue to Fri) am to 5 pm (Sat & Sun) kranji sanctuary - Phil Brew Tel: am to 6 pm (Tue to Fri) 7 am to 6 pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays ) sports & social facilities billiards room 10 am to 10 pm (daily, but extendable to 11 pm upon request) corner shop 12 pm to 8 pm (Mon to Fri) 10 am to 8 pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays) fitness centre Tel: am to 9.30 pm (Weekdays) 7 am to 8.30 pm (Weekends & Public Holidays) fruit machine room 9.30 am to 12 am (Mon to Thu) 12 pm to 1 am (Fri) 9.30 am to 2 am (Sat) 9.30 am to 12 am (Sun & Public Holidays) 9.30 am to 1 am (eve of Public Holidays) funzone (amusement centre) 12 pm to 10 pm (Mon to Thu, Sun & Public Holidays) 12 pm to 11 pm (Fri, Sat & eve of Public Holidays) karaoke Tel: pm to 11 pm (Mon to Thu, Sun & Public Holidays) 12 pm to 2 am (Fri, Sat & eve of Public Holidays) kidz corner (indoor playroom) 8 am to 10 pm (daily) kindergolf Tel: am to 6 pm (Mon to Sun) SAFRA resort bowl Tel: / pm to 11 pm (Mon to Thu) 12 pm to 2 am (Fri, Sat & eve of Public Holidays) 10 am to 11 pm (Sun & Public Holidays) SAFRA resort bowl - eastern pro-shop 2 pm to 10 pm (Tue to Thu, Sun & Public Holidays) 2 pm to 11 pm (Fri, Sat & Eve of Public Holidays) Closed on Monday squash court 10 am to 10 pm (daily) swimming pool & wet playground 8 am to 9 pm (Tue to Sun) 12 pm to 9 pm (Mon)* * 8 am to 12 pm are pool cleaning hours tennis courts 7 am to 10 pm (daily) bungalow reception Tel: Fax: Opening Hours: 9 am to 8 pm (daily) Booking Hours: 9 am to 7 pm (daily) Six-month advance bookings are open on a rolling basis. Members can make bookings via phone, fax, in-person or via the Internet at our website Check-in: 2 pm to 7 pm Check-out: 9 am to 10 am others sparks & shines car grooming services SAFRA Resort Tel: am to 7 pm (Tue to Sun) Closed on Monday & Public Holidays sea sports centre constant wind sea sports centre & pro shop Tel: am to 7 pm (daily) centre for performance transformation Tel: chit s bar & restaurant Tel: am to 11 pm (daily) gurame indonesian restaurant Tel: pm to 3 pm (daily) 6 pm to 10 pm (daily)

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