RAFFLES COUNTRY CLUB NEWSLETTER | September - October 2017
Raffles Country Club Singapore www.rcc.org.sg
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GENERAL COMMITTEE President Mr Paul Singh
CLUB NEWS
Vice-President Chairman of Food & Beverage Mr Loh Kum Chuen
LIFESTYLE
Raffles Charity, The Final Chapter
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Coffee Table Book Contest
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Snapshots
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GOLF Monthly Medals
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Men’s Club Championship & Intermediate Championship, Ladies' Club Championship & Ladies' Intermediate Championship, Aruan Cup 2017 20 We have a Winner!
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Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia
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Senior & Evergreen Challenge
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SGA Inter-Club League
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Stylish Golfing Goodies
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Cancer: Prevention and Treatments 32 MID-AUTUMN SPECIALS
Captain Chairman of Golfing & Greens Mr Sebastian Song Treasurer Chairman of Finance Mr Tom Yeo Secretary Mr John Goh
Mid-Autumn Magical Mooncakes!
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All Hail the Bright, Round Moon!
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Chairman of Communications & Information Ms Cheong Yoke Keng Chairman of Facilities & Estate Mr Hoe Boon Leong Chairman of Lifestyle & Social Mr Phee Thian Chye
FACILITIES Improvements around the Club 38
Member Mr Henry Ho
MANAGEMENT General Manager Farrock Ebrahim farrock.ebrahim@rcc.org.sg 6864 0889 Finance Manager Anthony Low anthony.low@rcc.org.sg 6864 0828
National Day Competition 28
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Course Superintendent Christine Chung christine.chungbhivat@rcc.org.sg 6861 2725 Golfing Operations Manager Ng Yuk Fong yukfong.ng@rcc.org.sg 6864 0836 F&B/Lifestyle Manager Dave Chiang dave.chiang@rcc.org.sg 6864 0863
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Sales & Marketing/ Communications Manager Joanne Ng joanne.ng@rcc.org.sg 6864 0838 Facilities Manager Kevin Kwan kevin.kwan@rcc.org.sg 6864 0883
EDITORIAL BOARD Raffles Connection is published by: Raffles Country Club, 450 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, Singapore 639932 l www.rcc.org.sg MCI (P) 104/04/2017 For Advertising and Magazine Enquiries, please contact Sales & Marketing/Communications Manager Joanne Ng: joanne.ng@rcc.org.sg/ 6864 0838 All information and dates are correct at time of printing. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission of the publisher.
Chairman Cheong Yoke Keng Editor Justine Moss Members Ven Sreenivasan Edmond Ang Nina Koh Joanne Ng Relle Lee
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In my previous message, I informed Members that the Registry of Societies has approved to allow the Club to disburse the accumulated reserves of the Club to Members. Just to recap, prior to the approval from ROS, the GC has been proactive in reducing the surplus by cutting down the monthly subscription fees to a nominal sum of $1.00 per month thus giving out some of the reserve to Members. However with the approval from ROS, we now need to be mindful of how we manage the accumulated reserves and not use the reserves for the operations of the Club. We have been monitoring our weekday utilisation rate for the Palm and Lake Courses. Our initial thoughts were that with the impending closure of the Club, we would see an increase in Members and their guests playing more frequently at the Club. Data that we have gathered on rounds played by Members indicate that this is not the case with utilisation for both our golf courses on weekdays at around 65% on average, same as what it was prior to the acquisition news. With this in mind, we will be opening up the unused slots on weekdays to more aggressive weekday promotions targeting guests and visitors as well as for private events to fill up the empty slots. This will increase our revenue and allow us to use this much needed revenue to pay for our Club operations. Members have also given feedback that the weekday promotions do not benefit them and I hear you. In August, we launched Member-centric promotions where Members get to benefit too when they bring guests to the Club to golf. Members get a $10 GT food voucher for every guest they bring on weekdays and if they bring three guests to form a flight, the Member is entitled to a free buggy. We have also increased the quota of guests for Members on Sundays. Now Members can bring seven guests instead of three to golf at RCC on Sundays.
Please rest assured that we will be monitoring the course usage by Members very closely. If the frequency increases, we will cut down on the private events. I am glad to mention that our 2017 Raffles Charity Day was a huge success and we broke the record of raising $475,631 for this event. Although the event ended on a happy note with ESM Mr Goh Chok Tong, DPM Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Mr Lim Boon Heng gracing and enjoying the event, I am saddened that this is our last RCD and it’s the final chapter. RCC has staged this event for the past 28 years. I would like to thank the RCD Organising Committee, Members, sponsors and guests for making this event a success. I would also like to extend my very special “Thank You” to all the staff at RCC for their dedication, contribution and commitment to make this event a success. Members would have noticed that there has been a lot of maintenance activity on Lake and Palm courses. I want to assure Members that we will continue to maintain both our courses in prime condition as well as all the Club facilities till the last day of Club operations. If you see any issues with the Club, please let me know and we will attend to it. In my previous newsletter I mentioned about dangerous play. In this newsletter, I would like to sincerely request Members and their guests to do their best to fill up divots and if at all possible, repair their and any other ball marks when they are on the greens. A simple effort such as this will go a long way in keeping our fairways and greens in good playing conditions. We are making good progress on our computation for our claim of compensation to the SLA. Our valuers are working on the last few additional data that we have provided to them. We have also appointed a Quantity
Paul Singh President
I am glad to mention that our 2017 RAFFLES
CHARITY DAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS
and we broke the record of raising $475,631 for this event.
Surveyor to compute the construction cost estimates of the Clubhouse, golf courses and ancillary facilities. We will also be appointing an Expert Witness to verify our projections based on the income method. The SLA has given us more time to submit our compensation package to the Collector of Land Revenue by extending the submission date to 8 September 2017. Thank you for your patience and support. Ciao for now.
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I am pleased to be given the opportunity to pen my appreciation to one and all for the wonderful support we received for the recent Raffles Charity, the Final Chapter. This year, I am honoured to have had the opportunity of taking charge of this meaningful annual event. Not only is this event going to be the last as the Club will officially close next year in July, but charity work and helping the underprivileged and the needy has always been something that is close to my heart. As this was our final chance to raise funds for our beneficiaries, it was with much vigour and anticipation that we set forth to plan this year’s final charity event. The Organising Committee for this year’s Raffles Charity Day wanted something different compared to the past years’ events. After many brainstorming sessions, a carnival theme was decided and food tents filled with isotonic drinks, beer and fruits were strategically located around the golf courses. This ensured that food and beverages were easily available for members enjoying their game. Over the two-day event, we saw 550 participants swinging for a good cause. We thank them for taking the time off from their weekends with families and hobbies to raise funds for the needy and the underprivileged. We would also like to extend our appreciation to the Guests-of-Honour (GOH) for the two days. We had ESM Mr Goh Chok Tong gracing the event on the first day and DPM Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Mr Lim Boon Heng as our special guests on the second day respectively. I am pleased to say all our efforts paid off and we raised a total of $475 631. We broke the Raffles Charity Day record for raising the highest amount in 28 years since its inception. Last but not least, I would like to give special thanks to all the members and sponsors for this event, the General Committee, Sub-committees and all staff for their hard work from the planning stage to execution of the event. Every cent raised and gesture received for this event went a long way to helping the beneficiaries. I am pleased to say that the Final Chapter of the Raffles Charity was indeed a memorable and successful one and it will be remembered by many for a long time to come. And I am glad to be part of it.
Henry Ho Chairman of Raffles Charity
The Organising Committee for this year’s
RAFFLES CHARITY DAY WANTED SOMETHING DIFFERENT COMPARED TO THE PAST YEARS’ EVENTS.
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RAFFLES CHARITY, The Final Chapter 1 & 2 July 2017
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losing the Club for a two-day charity event on a weekend in July to raise funds for the less fortunate and underprivileged is an annual affair for Raffles Country Club. However this year’s Raffles Charity was especially poignant as it was the last charity event organised by the Club. Come next July in 2018, the Club will officially close to make way for the High Speed Rail and other transport related uses. This year’s two-day event saw about 550 golfers taking to the two courses and swinging their clubs for a good cause. The highlight of this year’s event was the hole-in-one prizes. They were a cash prize of $250,000 cash sponsored by Esun International Pte Ltd, two gold Sarcar luxury watches sponsored by Leong Poh Kee Pte Ltd, and the car prize of a Mercedes Benz E-class sponsored by Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd. This was enough to draw the most avid golfer to swing for a cause. Much of the effort for this year’s charity event came from the Raffles Charity Organising Committee, with GC member, Henry Ho, at the helm. Thanks to Henry and his team, the event raised nearly half a million dollars. This amount is the highest that has ever been raised since the inception of the Raffles Charity in 1990, bringing the total amount raised for the 28 years to approximately $8.5m. The days preceding the event saw rain clouds and many thunderstorms. When it concerned the weather, everyone feared the worst. However as we flipped the calendar to the new month of July, we saw to our surprise, bright sunny skies on the 1st and 2nd. Some described the weather on these two days, simply “perfect for golf”. The Guest-of-Honour for the first day was the familiar-faced Club Patron, ESM Mr Goh Chok Tong, for both the golf and dinner event. The second day saw Mr Lim Boon Heng gracing the golf event and DPM Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam gracing the evening’s event as the respective Guests-of-Honour.
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CLUB NEWS
Efforts to raise funds continued during dinner and we saw the auction segments on both nights attracting good participation. On the first night, a white-gold Sarcar luxury watch fetched the highest bid of $20,000 and on the second night, the highest bid also went to another white-gold Sarcar luxury watch with a diamond-set bezel, sold at $28,000! It was heartening to see good Samaritans in our midst. All in all, Raffles Charity, The Final Chapter, was indeed memorable. It sets a milestone as the last charity event in the history of Raffles Country Club and it also achieved the highest amount of funds raised in the annual two-day charity event. The moments captured in photos from the two-day event are testament to the participants’ spirited involvement towards one common goal – to raise funds for the less fortunate and the underprivileged. The funds raised will be put to good use by all the beneficiaries, which consist of 11 schools in the Jurong vicinity and eight charities. For those who participated in and supported this year’s final Raffles Charity event, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Being part of this final chapter of the Raffles Charity will be remembered by many for a long time to come.
The Beneficiaries: 8 Charitable Organizations 1. Assumption Pathway School 2. Handicaps Welfare Association 3. Kidney Dialysis Foundation 4. Metta Welfare Association 5. Society for the Aged Sick 6. St Andrew's Autism Centre 7. Tan Ah Tah - SAWL Fund 8. Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped 11 schools in Jurong area: 1. Boon Lay Garden Primary School 2. Jurong West Primary School 3. Lakeside Primary School 4. Pioneer Primary School 5. Rulang Primary School 6. Boon Lay Secondary School 7. Hong Kah Secondary School 8. Hua Yi Secondary School 9. Jurong West Secondary School 10. Jurong Secondary School 11. Yuan Ching Secondary School
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Coffee Table Book Contest
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he contest for the best entry for Coffee Table Book ended on 31 July 2017. The Communications and Information Sub-committee has reviewed the submissions and is pleased to announce that Mr Tan Suan Yong, membership number 10868, has been selected as the winner.
RCC – The First Golf Club as a Fully Golf Buggy Club By Tan Suan Yong (10868) Up to the 1980s, all golf clubs in Singapore and the surrounding countries were walking courses. Golfers played the game carrying their golf clubs in their bags, used the manual golf trollies or golf caddies who helped with carrying the bags. In later years, the electric golf trollies were introduced. Some even had remote controls. There were stories when the remote went hay wire and the trolley and the golf bags ended up in the ponds. Around this time, electric and motorised golf buggies were introduced in the US, and that is why all golf buggies are left-hand drive. When RCC was being built, the planner owner JTC was aware of the location of the club and knew that it would be extremely difficult for golfers to engage golf caddies, as the club was located far from the population centres. JTC owned the Jurong Country Club and even there the supply of golf caddies was limited. JTC decided that RCC was to be a fully golf buggy course. For most part of the history of the club, golf trollies were not allowed, except for 9-hole play in the evening on a designated course. RCC became the first club to have golf buggies. It was a novelty but some members were not car drivers. In those early years, golf buggies were not equipped with automatic hill brakes. That meant that before leaving the buggy, the driver must step on the brake pedal and press down fully to engage the hill brake. If the buggy was on a slope and the golfer forgot to apply the hill brake, there was a likelihood the buggy would move, and invariably end up in the many ponds on the golf course. It happened quite often and the club committee decided that if such an accident happened, then the golfer would have to pay for the repair costs. For sure, the set of six 6V or 12V batteries would be short-circuited and repair costs substantial. Some golfers would swear that they did apply the hill brake and dispute payment. To avoid disputes, the club made it a requirement that the affected member or representative must be present when the buggy
was recovered from the pond. If the hill brake was not applied, sorry there was no excuse. If the hill brake was applied, then the club owed the golfer an apology and no payment would be imposed. SICC organised the Singapore Open one year and they made a request to borrow 20 golf buggies from us for use by the officials and marshals, or to bring any injured person out from the golf course. We loaned them the required number with a strict reminder that such golf buggies were not to be used on public roads and that they would be responsible for any damage and to return them immediately after the tournament was over. On the Monday morning immediately after the Tournament, I received a telephone call from a hotel in Havelock Road asking whether we had lost a golf buggy. They found one in their car park. It had our club logo on it and contact number. I called the GM of SICC. He checked and confirmed that one was missing and he would arrange for its return. It was not damaged. We surmised that one or more of the foreign golf professionals, probably the one that did not do well and not win any prize money must have had the bright idea for free transport back to his hotel in Havelock Road. The club official must have forgotten to remove the key from the golf buggy at the end of the day’s use. The culprit must have found it difficult to get a taxi or hitch a ride and chanced upon a buggy. The rest was history. However we did find it strange that someone could have driven a buggy all the way out from SICC to the main road without anyone noticing and raising the alarm. If he was a foreigner, how did he know how to drive back to the hotel? How was it that when he was driving the buggy on public roads he was never stopped by the police? After a full day’s use, the buggy batteries must have been quite flat. How could it last and how could the golfer drive himself and his golf bag all the way to the hotel at Havelock? Strange but true!
Congratulations to Mr Tan Suan Yong for winning this contest! Kindly contact PR & Communications at 6864 0816 or email coffeetablebook@rcc.org.sg before 29 September 2017 to collect your prize. For members who wish to share their memories and photos at RCC with us, please contact us at coffeetablebook@ rcc.org.sg to submit your write-up and photos. The Coffee Table Book will be given to every RCC member as a memento when the Club closes in July 2018. Who knows, you may just see your submission being featured in it!
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Due to the high quality submissions, we have also decided to feature a few of these nostalgic pieces in this issue and upcoming issues of Raffles Connection. Please note that the sequence of feature is not in order of merit. Happy reading!
Photos Credit Patrick Kwek
The Buaya Golfers Among the early members when Raffles Country Club (RCC) opened in 1988, was a small group who also held memberships in Warren Golf & Country Club (WGCC). Warren in those days was a nine-hole course at Folkstone Road, off Dover Road, so for its members who were successful in their application to join RCC with its brand new thirty-six-hole course, it was almost a God send. Together with some members who worked in the printing and publishing industry, they banded together to form a golfing group which they called the Buaya Golfers. Among the early pioneers in the group who remain to this day are Francis Lee, Ronald Pereira and Lawrence Kwok Low. From a handful of golfers, the group grew to no more than 15 in numbers at its maximum, playing on Sunday mornings, week in week out over almost 30 years. The wide range in golfing abilities, from single handicappers to the modest 20 somethings, did not prevent them from having fun. Invariably, each Sunday morning game is followed by lunch at the Golfers’ Terrace, where bets are settled, missed putts are related with deep regret, opponents’ duff shots are told with great relish and bragging rights are executed. Tee shots that failed to clear the ladies’ tees were punished with murderous effect. Needless to say, free flowing beer was part and parcel of all the exchange.
Back in 1999 when I was 14 years old, I recall waking up on a Saturday morning with my mother frantically screaming to my father that she was considerably late for the monthly medals game. I have never seen her so worked up and quite naturally, that made my father rather anxious too. Before leaving for the game, I wished her the best of luck. By then, she was so resigned
It is almost impossible to know the exact numbers of RCC members who were part of the Buaya Golfers over the three decades, but a good guess would easily be more than 100, comprising Singaporeans, Britons, Americans, Australians, Japanese, Europeans - including Germans, Swedes, Finns - and many others. And over the years, deep friendships were developed and some continuing long after our foreign friends have returned to their homeland. In the early days, when there were no mobile phones, emails or WhatsApp, the games were organised with the help of secretaries of some of the members through phone calls. A coordinator among them prepares a roster for members to take turns to do the flight bookings at the Club on Friday afternoons. It is a credit to the group that this has gone on all these years without a hitch. In 1995, the group inaugurated an annual golf competition among themselves, with the winner having his name inscribed on a beautiful green crystal alligator trophy which they named the Buaya Trophy. Over more than 20 years this annual event has been run continuously except for a short hiatus in 2015 and 2016. Each competition was followed by a prize presentation ceremony either in the Club’s restaurant, or downtown or even at a member’s residence. The latest edition took place 19 March, 2017 with the members knowing this could possibly be the last. By Kwek Chiow Yiap, Patrick (10642) to the possibility of being late and that it would affect her game negatively that she promised to give me the gold medal should she win. Up to this day, I wonder if she had said that because she was confident that she would not stand a chance at winning or if she said that to inspire herself. She won the gold medal that year and until today, the medal reminds me of the deeply cherished memories and moments I have had with both my late parents at Raffles Country Club. The club may no longer be around physically after July 2018 but the memories and friendships will endure. By Adriel Emanuel Cheng (15553)
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A Philips Reunion I remember March 2015 well. My RCC membership was only two weeks old and my wife and I were embarking on our first RCC Golf trip to Shanghai . At the airport, my sharp wife spotted a familiar face among the RCC group of members. We introduced ourselves and indeed he was my big “boss”. Leong Yue Wing was the Line Business Head of one of Philips Consumer Division unit two decades ago, a much respected CEO internationally. He bought into RCC membership on the encouragement of his fellow Philips colleagues who were mostly RCC members. Through him, I reconnected with other Philips ex-colleagues like Wong Kai Sing, Vincent Cho, Mike Chen and Edmond Ang – members of a Mid-Week golfing group at RCC on Wednesday morning. Our induction into Club life was made easier with these familiar faces. Besides golf, we have so much to catch up on of those jet setting days in Philips. The bonding was almost instantaneous as the Philips corporate culture and way of working has never really left us. Along the way we encountered other Great-billed Heron
When RCC finally closes its doors, I will miss playing on 2 of the best courses in Singapore. Palm Course has always remained my favourite. Somehow I wish we had retained the original Lake Course. The redesigned Lake Course somehow lacks the charm of the original design. What I will really miss more will be the birds that come to visit our courses. I have been taking photos of these birds over the last 4 years while playing golf. I am thankful that I have playing partners who were prepared to bear with the distractions of me not playing golf but taking photos of birds instead. However this did not come without costs. I have lost count of the holes I have conceded in order to photograph these birds.
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Philips colleagues like K.G. Interestingly, golfing together in many aspects mirrors our corporate life, although we are all retired. There is always the CEO who ensures that our weekly game is properly organised; the Director in Corporate HQ who is competitive for results and keen tournament participant; the Operations Manager who is attentive to details and watches golf programmes to learn from the Pros, and the Financial Controllers who help keep account of expenses during Golf trips. Each game seems like a display of office politics and corporate interaction at the workplace. At times, tempers flare and terse words are exchanged in the midst of a stressful game – each man wanting to make his point of view known to the other and a truce has to be called for by another neutral party. In such trying situations, time and space are needed for the tension to dissipate. Little Egret
Those were wagers well lost as I run through the photos of the birds I have photographed and selected some to share in this coffee table book. Some are not common in Singapore. The list of birds I have taken in Raffles Country Club is much longer. Though not Audubon certified, our Club has far more variety of birds than the other golf courses in Singapore. It is sad to see our Club going. I count myself fortunate to have fond memories not only of the awful shots I have made. The memories of these birds I have will make up for the birdies and eagles that I have missed!! The great-billed heron is a large bird, typically standing 114–115
Photo credit Lee Fui Howe
But more than anything else, we all share lots of laughter over good golf, food and jokes and we always look forward to the next game. This is especially pertinent in view of the recent demise of another Philips colleague. We no longer rule the corporate world but hopefully now, the Golfing arena: Vincent Cho has celebrated a Hole-In-One; Edmond Ang has won a club’s monthly medal and Mike Chen just brought home the coveted Evergreen Senior B division Championship Crystal. RCC has indeed reunited us and restored our friendship. May this Philips bonding continue beyond RCC. By Lee Fui Howe (16069) White-throated Kingfisher
cm (45–45 in) tall and weighing up to 2.6 kg (5.7 lb). It resembles the purple heron in appearance but it is larger and darker. It is a rare resident breeder. Shot is taken from behind Lake Course 17th green. The little egret is a species of small heron. It is an aquatic bird that feeds in shallow water and on land, consuming a variety of small creatures. Shot is taken from the Palm Course 14th hole fairway. The white-throated kingfisher, also known as the white-breasted kingfisher, is a tree kingfisher. Shot this bird diving and bathing on the Palm Course 2nd fairway. By Henry Kwok (13099)
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Snapsh ts
CLUB NEWS
RCC Facts & Figures 2017
Corrigendum
Get your copy of RCC Facts & Figures from the Golf Reception today!
We sincerely apologise for a mistake in the July-August Raffles Connection:
The booklet is the brainchild of the Facilities & Estate Sub-Committee and consists of key information about the Club, such as profile of members, facilities and staff.
Page 14: Under ‘A’ Division Ladies’ May 2017, Jennifer Teo’s photo was featured instead of Jennifer Tan’s for Best Gross.
NEW Golfers’ Terrace Menu Lo and behold, Golfers’ Terrace has a new menu! The menu has not only been given a facelift, it has also injected a variety of delicious Asian cuisine into its selection! You will be spoilt for choice!
New Staff Lawrance So
Assistant Restaurant Manager Raffles Country Club warmly welcomes the latest addition, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Lawrance So, into the RCC family! Lawrance hails from Hong Kong and has been working in the food and beverage industry for 27 years. Some of the establishments he has worked at include hotels, country clubs and restaurants in Hong Kong. Raffles Country Club is the second Singapore company that he has managed to seek employment with and he is grateful for this opportunity. Not only does working in Singapore help to widen his horizons, he has been able to be reunited with his wife who is also working in Singapore.
Best Gross: Jennifer Tan HI: 14.4, 97 Gross OCB
Having been with us for nearly three months now, Lawrance admits that every day offers a brand new experience and learning opportunity for him. He enjoys working with his colleagues and F&B team, and finds the members exceptionally kind and friendly! The view of the Tengeh Reservoir that the Golfers’ Terrace overlooks was love at first sight for Lawrance. Never has he worked anywhere before that has such breathtaking scenery. He also claims the beautiful scenery freshens and energises him, making him look forward to coming to work each day. Although he has been in this industry for 27 years, he finds that being able to make people smile with outstanding food and service is the most satisfying part of his job. “Every time when a customer’s face breaks into a smile after I have served him, my heart feels like it is going to burst with pride and satisfaction. This is the reason why I love what I do!” With this quote from Lawrance, indeed it sounds like a profession in the service line is his true calling!
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Golf
Monthly July 2017
Medals
RESULTS
Saturday, 8 July 2017 Format : Strokeplay, Palm Course
‘A’ DIV. MEN’S JULY 2017
‘A’ DIV. LADIES’ JULY 2017 Best Nett: Jessie Oh HI: 10.9, 69 Best Gross: Maria Teo HI: 14.4, 87
Bryan Chen
Donovan Lee Yeo Bee Kheng
Best Nett: Bryan Chen, HI: 8.7, 65 Best Gross: Donovan Lee, HI: 1.0, 72 Runner-Up Nett: Yeo Bee Kheng, HI: 10.9, 69
Jessie Oh
Maria Teo
‘B’ DIV. LADIES’ JULY 2017 Best Nett: Lee Yuke Lan HI: 24.8, 71 Best Gross: Tan Joo Ee HI: 20.5, 98
‘B’ DIV. MEN’S JULY 2017
Lee Yuke Lan Tan Joo Ee
Loh Teck Lok
Pak Hong Kong
Dennis Kang
Best Nett: Loh Teck Lok, HI: 16.0, 69 Ocb Best Gross: Pak Hong Kong, HI: 11.5, 83 Runner-Up Nett: Dennis Kang, HI: 14.9, 69 Ocb
‘C’ DIV. MEN’S JULY 2017 Best Nett: Nelson Yeo HI: 19.7, 65 Best Gross: Edward Foo HI: 19.2, 89
Nelson Yeo
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Edward Foo
NEAREST THE PIN Hole No. 2: Jessie Oh (1422802)
0.8m
Hole No. 7: Donovan Lee (1581612)
2.5m
Hole No. 12: Chiang Woon Seng (12092)
2.4m
Hole No. 17: Loh Teck Lok (13668)
1.7m
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GOLF
August 2017 RESULTS
Saturday, 5 Aug 2017 Format : Stableford, Lake Course
‘A’ DIV. MEN’S AUGUST 2017
‘A’ DIV. LADIES’ AUGUST 2017 Winner: Quek Lee Tiam Judy HI: 13.8, 44 Pts Runner-up: Wendy Soh HI: 12.8, 38 Pts
Tan Kim Vey Eric
Tan Lee Hong Seah Chin Leong Brian
Winner: Tan Kim Vey Eric, HI: 8.9, 41 Pts 1st Runner-up: Tan Lee Hong, HI: 8.6, 39 Pts 2nd Runner-up: Seah Chin Leong Brian, HI: 9.5, 33 Pts Ocb
Quek Lee Tiam Judy
Wendy Soh
‘B’ DIV. LADIES’ AUGUST 2017 Winner: Koh Ee Boon HI: 23.5, 41 Pts Runner-up: Lye Kim Hua Irene HI: 25.3, 39 Pts
‘B’ DIV. MEN’S AUGUST 2017 Koh Ee Boon
Tan Wei Ming Thong Tuck Seng
Patrick Lye
Winner: Tan Wei Ming, HI: 16.4, 40 Pts 1st Runner-up: Thong Tuck Seng, HI: 16.1, 37 Pts 2nd Runner-up: Patrick Lye, HI: 13.4, 35 Pts
Lye Kim Hua Irene
NEAREST THE PIN Hole no. 2:
James Tan Kheng Hoe (1612801) 2m
Hole no. 8:
Boo Geok Ching (1296002)
2m
Hole no. 14: Mark Oh Kian Kiau (14228)
1m
Hole no. 16: Jacob Tay Kam Chiew (15626)
1.5m
‘C’ DIV. MEN’S AUGUST 2017 Winner: Kay Kong Swan HI: 18.6, 44 Pts Runner-up: Heng Thye Yong HI: 22.3, 38 Pts
Kay Kong Swan
Heng Thye Yong
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Hole In One
Achievers
Ben Chua Teck Beng (15799) Palm Hole 17 9 June 2017
Sebastian Song (15857) Lake Hole 14 14 June 2017
Chan Seng Chow
Daris Lim
(15771) Lake Hole 2 24 June 2017
Spencer Hong Wing Fu (16050) Lake Hole 16 17 July 2017
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(14822) Lake Hole 8 14 July 2017
Candy Teh Guek Hong (15630) Palm Hole 12 25 July 2017
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Upcoming
Club
Competitions September 2017 2 September 2017
• Monthly Medals, Palm PM • Qualifying Rounds – Men's & Ladies' Club Matchplay, Palm PM
9 September 2017 • 1st Round - Men's & Ladies' Club Matchplay, Palm PM
10 September 2017
• 2nd Round - Men's & Ladies' Club Matchplay, Palm PM
16 September 2017 • 3rd & Final Round - Men's & Ladies' Club Matchplay, Palm AM & PM
October 2017 7 October 2017
• Monthly Medals, Lake PM
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Palm Course Closed Whole Day SGA Junior Golf Challenge / Palm PM 2.00pm
2nd Round - Men & Ladies Club Matchplay / Palm PM
Lake Course Closed Whole Day
Palm Course Closed Whole Day
Private Competition / Palm AM Regular Tee Off - 6 flights
Private Competition / Palm PM Regular Tee Off - 7 flights
Lake Course Closed Whole Day
Lake Course Closed Whole Day
Palm Course Closed Whole Day
Lake Course Closed Whole Day
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Lake Course Closed Whole Day
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Lake Course Closed Whole Day
Palm Course Closed Whole Day
Palm Course Closed Whole Day Private Competition / Lake PM Regular tee off / 16 fligths
Private Competition / Palm PM Shotgun
Lake Course Closed Whole Day
Private Competition / Lake PM Regular Tee Off - 15 flights
Private Competition / Lake PM Shotgun
Lake Course Closed Whole Day
Public Holiday Deepavali
Private Competition / Lake PM Shotgun
Private Competition / Lake PM Regular Tee Off - 8 flights
Private Competition / Lake PM Shotgun
Private Competition / Lake PM Shotgun
Palm Course Closed Whole Day
Private Competition / Lake PM Shougun
Private Competition / Lake PM Shotgun
Private Competition / Lake PM Shotgun
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2017
Private Competition / Lake PM Shotgun
1st Round - Men & Ladies Club Matchplay / Palm PM
3rd & Final Round - Men & Ladies Club Matchplay / Palm AM & PM
Investment Talk / Albatross Room
October Monthly Medals, Lake PM
Palm Course Closed Whole Day
Calendar is accurate as of 1st Aug 2017, and is subject to changes. Kindly refer to RCC website for latest event calendar. Private Competition Course Closed Club Competition/Event Lifestyle Public Holiday
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Men’s Club Championship & Intermediate Championship, Ladies' Club Championship & Ladies' Intermediate Championship, Aruan Cup 2017
Results
S
ince its inception in 1989, the Club Championship has been a much-revered competition that is well participated by monthly medals winners. This year, the stage for the final edition of Club Championship was set at Palm Course. Famed for its tough layout and course conditions, players have been priming themselves at the treacherous Palm Course which has played host to several high-profile events, such as the Players Championship organized by the Asian Development Tour that took place last year. Adopting the Strokeplay format, players were extremely careful with their swings and did their best to ensure that each shot was measured and executed to their best ability – there was simply no room for mistakes! Round after round, participants were observed falling prey to the unwieldy par-3 12th where even a score of 10 was not uncommon.
Club Championship 2017 Intermediate Championship 2017 Aruan Cup 2017
Andre Chong
Edwin Pereira
Aruan Cup Winner : Nelson Yeo Kian Peng Gross 283 Overall Best Nett : George Lee Poh Huat Nett 219 Nelson Yeo
Ladies' Club Championship Winner : Jessie Oh 1st Runner-Up : Wendy Soh Overall Best Nett : Maria Teo
Gross 250 Gross 275 Nett 231
Ladies' Intermediate Championship Winner : Chen Liang Yi 1st Runner-Up : Tan Joo Ee Overall Best Nett : Lee Ngak Koon
Gross 298 Gross 308 Nett 236
Jessie Oh
Chen Liang Yi
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Gross 299 Gross 317 Gross 322 Nett 281
Men's Intermediate Championship Winner : Edwin Pereira Gross 259 1st Runner-up : Dave Wang Tee Hau Gross 263 Overall Best Nett : Loh Teck Lok Nett 213
Finally, five deserving players emerged victorious and were honoured with their names commemorated on the Honour Board and personalised lockers. A round of applause for the worthy winners and all who participated!
Men's Club Championship Winner : Andre Chong 1st Runner-up : Chen Liang How 2nd Runner-up : Lau Wing Cheok Overall Best Nett : Eric Tan
Raffles Connection • Sep - Oct 2017
GOLF
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We have a
M
Winner!
s Norlia Embong did us proud when she clinched the Overall Champion title at the SLGA Evergreen Challenge 2017 that took place at Raffles Country Club on 26 July 2017. Congratulations, Norlia!
Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia
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eciprocal club, Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia, has extended benefits for RCC members for weekdays with effect from 1 August 2017:
1. After reaching the quota of 14 times a year, reciprocal members can play at KRPM by paying 50% of the Green Fee. 2. Reciprocal members can bring Guests to play at KRPM at Member’s Guest rates.
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MID AUTUMN CELEBRATIONS! Indulge in a myriad of authentic and specially created flavours of Fu Lin Men Mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival. Flavours include age-old Chinese recipes like the Double Yolk Lotus Seed Paste to new local favourites like our sensational Snow Skin Mao Chan Wang Durian Mooncake.
UP TO 25% DISCOUNT FOR ALL EARLY BIRD ORDERS MADE BY 4 SEPTEMBER
Fu Lin Men
Chef's special
PEKING DUCK
50% OFF!
Fu Lin Men @ Raffles Country Club
450 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim. Level 2. Singapore 639932 Tel : 6861 0127
$34++ UP $68++
Senior & Evergreen Challenge 17 June 2017
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n a sunny Saturday, Lake Course welcomed 135 senior players from both the Men’s and Ladies’ divisions to the final edition of the Senior and Evergreen Challenge. Energised by the bright and slightly breezy weather, the players took off excitedly to the fairways, champing at the bit to win the honour of keeping the coveted challenge trophy. And what an honour it would be to bring home the one and only trophy at the final edition before the Club closes its doors next year! Tricky pin positions, fast greens and the heat proved to add on layer upon layer of difficulty in winning the game, testing the participants’ skills and experience to the limit. Nevertheless, despite the heat and challenges, all players enjoyed their game tremendously as it appeared that most of them were there to have fun and enjoy the delightful companionship! After all the sweat and laughter, participants were invited to the Stamford Suite for the much-anticipated dinner and entertainment. One of the highlights during dinner
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involved complex movements of the torso – an exotic belly dancing performance! Gentlemen and ladies alike were invited to join the dancer on stage, and many discovered their flair for belly shaking! After all the belly shaking, winners of the Senior and Evergreen Challenge were awarded their well-deserved prizes and a lucky draw ensued. A total of 25 lucky winners walked away with equally attractive prizes, ensuring that the mood remained high till they stepped out of the door!
Raffles Connection • Sep - Oct 2017
GOLF
Results Saturday, 17 June 2017 Format : Stableford Lake Course
Men's ‘A’ Division Winner : Tan Choon Seng 45 Pts OCB 1st Runner-up : Patrick Low 45 Pts 2nd Runner-up : Eric Tan 44 Pts Men's ‘B’ Division Winner : Chen Yee Yin 1st Runner-up : Eddie Sua 2nd Runner-up : Paul Singh
43 Pts 41 Pts OCB 41 Pts
Evergreen Division Winner : Mary Yang 1st Runner-up : Patty Lew 2nd Runner-up : Sharon Tay
37 Pts 36 Pts OCB 36 Pts
Lucky Draw Winners 1st : Mark Oh 2nd : Jacob Tay 3rd : William Toh 4th : Toh Lay Cheng 5th : John Yam 6th : Regina Wong 7th : Wee Chye Beng 8th : Kwoh Kok Kiong 9th : Susan Leong 10th : Leonard Yeo 11th : Phoon Soo Hin 12th : Sim Huat Hoe 13th : Chian Keu Koon
14th : Edward Foo 15th : Patty Lew 16th : Frankie Yeap 17th : Ko Seok Ha 18th : Tan Choon Seng 19th : Cheong Yong Young 20th : Thong Tuck Seng 21st : Tan Poh Kee 22nd : Lim Phoo Yong 23rd : Sidney Lim 24th : Yeo Bee Kheng 25th : Steven Sim
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SGA Inter-Club League: April – July 2017
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he journey to the finale of the SGA Inter-Club League was a long and arduous one. A total of 12 clubs in Singapore took part in the prestigious event three months ago, all eager and carrying high hopes of bringing glory back to their home club. The competition kicked off almost five months ago on 9 April 2017, with 30 players representing each club to compete in the seven divisions available. From the start, RCC faced strong competition from the seasoned teams but our players persevered and strived on rounds after rounds, punching above their weight under the gruelling conditions. Fast forwarding to the final round of the competition, RCC was matched with their closest rival, Warren Golf & Country Club (WGCC) on a scorching Sunday - 23 July - to vie for the third position in the Red Group. Held at the undulating Sembawang Country Club (SCC), RCC Men’s ‘A’ Division & Senior players started out strong and bagged the game in no time. On the other hand, WGCC Ladies’ and Premier players thrived on the greens of SCC and compensated for the previous losses by taking down the game, resulting in a tie between the two teams. With the draw, all eyes were on the tiebreaker - the Men’s ‘B’ Division game. The game unfolded with WGCC taking down the first match, followed by RCC snagging the second one. With both teams in a deadlock, the final pairing had to proceed to the next hole for a sudden death playoff.
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Calm and confident, Ju Kai Meng of RCC executed a perfect uphill putt to secure a par while his opponent missed his bogey putt at Hole 10. You can bet the cheers erupting from RCC players were deafening! Following the conclusion of the game, the team attended the SGA ICL Prize Presentation on 3 August to receive their prizes. Pride and comradeship was apparent from the huge smile everyone had on their faces as well as the incessant chatter through the presentation! To extend their appreciation for all the hard work the players put in, the League Captain Ben Chua and Lady Captain Esther Oh, helped organise an appreciation dinner for the team on 5 August after the monthly medals. After spending months practising under the scorching sun and discussing various strategies to overcome their opponents, we would like to give all the participants a well-deserved pat on their back for an outstanding performance. Golly, a third in the Red Group and fifth overall before the Club closes for good next year! Great job, everyone!
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GOLF
Team RCC
Ladies' A Division - Winner
Men's B Division - Winner
Men's Senior Division - Winner
SGA Inter-Club League 2017 Participating Clubs Overall
RED GROUP Cumulative
Completed
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C Points
C RP
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Seletar Country Club
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Tanah Merah Country Club
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Raffles Country Club
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3
Keppel Club
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Orchid Country Club
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Laguna National GCC
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Group Divisional Results Men's Senior Division Winner Men's B Division Winner Ladies' A Division Winner
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National Day
Golf Competition 2017
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he nation’s 52nd birthday started bright and early at Raffles Country Club this year, at the popular Lake Course. A total of 119 patriotic members turned up all dressed to the nines in red and white – the colours of Singapore’s flag – which lit up the course. Complete with breakfast, custom-made national day tattoos, badges and national day-themed songs participants were all hyped up and ready to swing despite the overcast sky. And their contagious mood must have held the bad weather at bay! Not a single drop of rain landed on our members but instead, the overcast sky provided much needed relief from the scorching weather that had persisted over the previous week. RCC also had the honour of having its very own ‘Halimah Yacob’ touring around the golf course in her ‘presidential buggy’, with many golfers clambering to get a photo with her before she gets too busy running for President! Half way through the game, we heard a cheer befitting of such a joyous occasion erupting from the par-3 second – Mr Huang Ching Lien scored a hole-in-one! We can only imagine the exuberant applause coming from his flight mates, to score such a precious shot on Singapore’s birthday. To add even more excitement to the competition, players were awarded for Best Dressed, for coming in 52nd place and for having the highest number of birdies. Indeed, it was all about having fun and ensuring all members had a good time!
It's our nation's 52nd birthday!
We love the little red dot we call home - a picture with 'RCC's very own Halimah Yacob'.
Following the conclusion of the game, players were treated to a sumptuous spread including beer and local delights, as prizes were given out to the competition winners and the lucky ones who won the lucky draw. We toast the final National Day game at RCC! #OneNationTogether
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Raffles Connection • Sep - Oct 2017
GOLF
Customary shot with our resident crocodile.
What a colourful picture!
Results
National Day Competition 2017, Wednesday – 9th August 2017 Format : Double Peoria Stableford Lake Course Novelty Events Best Dress
Samir Bedi
Winner Second Third Fourth Fifth
Darryl Xu
: Samir Bedi (15998) : Darryl Xu (14797) : Huang Ching Lien (15587) : Kenneth Ong (15961) : Wendy Soh (1321502)
Huang Ching Lien
38 points 37 points (ocb) 37 points 36 points (ocb) 36 points
Most Number of Birdies
Toh Kian Chye (16110) - 3 birdies
52nd Positioned Player Dave Wang (10893) Dave Wang
Special Draw (bulls eye) Ju Jun Quan (15621)
Special Achievement Hole-In-One Hole No. 2
Huang Ching Lien (15587)
Eddie Wong
Mary Singh
Men’s Winner : Eddie Wong (16023) Ladies’ Winner : Mary Singh (16022)
Lucky Draw Results
1. Frankie Yeap Chee Leong (13935) 2. Cassandra How (15181) 3. Sng Choon Chye (13953) Frankie Yeap Chee Leong 4. Samir Bedi (15998) 5. Darryl Xu (14797) 6. Andrew Ong (10521) 7. Alan Kam (16057) 15. Hao Xiaoming (15306) 8. George Ong (14023) 16. Tang Mun Wah (15772) 9. Lee Eet Fong (1386802) 17. Esther Wong (1609102) 10. Marcus Heng (15958) 18. Kelvin Teo Thiam Chye 11. Koh Kok Lee (14248) (15666) 12. Ng Teck Chew (GN001) 19. Eric Yeo Kim Chuan 13. Vincent Cho (12089) (1518101) 14. Michael Chen (13232) 20. Yao JingYing (1530602)
Huang Ching Lien
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e l y t s e f i L
Stylish Golfing Goodies
By Justine Moss
ECCO® CASUAL HYBRID
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number of trusted and quality brands have recently released new products onto the market – Justine Moss checks them out.
COBRA Ultralight Stand Bag - $289 This 2 kg bag is lightweight in design yet fully equipped with full length club dividers and an adjustable shoulder harness. An integrated lift handle allows you to move the bag easily and the 4 way divider storage at ample storage pockets will keep your clubs and belongings secure as you make your way around the fairways.
ECCO® BIOM HYBRID 2 - $329 This offers an anatomical last shape that combines a snug heel setting with a roomier forefoot area to allow the foot to move more naturally. Available at Transview outlets.
Available at all authorised Cobra retailers. ECCO® CASUAL HYBRID - $259 Features shiny textile uppers with a feminine finish while still incorporating a direct injected TPU outsole that features E-DTS® technology for superior traction and grip. Available at Transview outlets.
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Mizuno MP18 Series Irons This new family includes four irons types, the MP-18 (Muscle Back), MP-18 SC (Split Cavity), MP-18 MMC (Multi-Material Construction) and MP-18 MMC Fli-Hi.
Raffles Connection • Sep - Oct 2017
LIFESTYLE
While the SC, MMC, and MMC Fli-Hi irons are larger than the MP-18 Muscle Back irons, they maintain the same sole, head profile, and topline ratios in their shaping. That means they look almost identical at address; they’re just slightly larger. With this launch, Mizuno strived to give the MP-18 irons the look and feel of irons that “could have been made 100 years ago,” the company says. They’re for players who want the best-feeling, best-looking irons they can play, with simple colour schemes and classic shapes, while still getting maximum performance. Available at RSH Singapore or MST Singapore. Titleist Perma Soft Glove These premium quality gloves come in soft pearl and pearl black colours. They are stylish and deliver exceptional breathability, and feature satin reinforcement at the cuff and thumb of the glove. Contact Titleist authorized golf shops for pricing.
Ping G400 Series Driver Its high-density tungsten back weight and Dragonfly Technology help bring the combined MOI (heel/toe and high/low) over 9,000 gram cm2 for the first time and position the CG lower and farther back than any current driver on the market – making it the most forgiving driver in golf.
Titleist Scotty Cameron Future 5.5M - MAP $576 | MSRP $720 Inspired by Scotty’s work with players on the worldwide professional tours, the Futura 5.5M offers a new mallet option featuring the alignment and high-MOI characteristics of the Futura line coupled with a neck configuration that promotes a flowing, arced putting stroke more commonly associated with blade style putters. This new putter extends the popular Futura line with a model designed for players seeking a smaller mallet with additional toe flow and forgiveness. Ping G400 Series Irons The new G400 iron is engineered to give golfers tourlevel distance and towering height combined with the forgiveness and control they need to hit more greens. Its COR-Eye Technology combines with a new top rail undercut to increase face flexing in a catapult-like fashion for faster ball speeds that launch shots higher and further with low spin for a strong flight.
Available at Titleist authorized golf shops.
Both Ping products available at WinGolf, 1 Ubi View. Contact them for pricing.
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Cancer:
Prevention and Treatments By Loh Kum Chuen, Pharmacist
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ancer is a disease caused by genetic changes in our DNA that control the way our cells function, especially how they grow and divide, resulting in abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can develop due to carcinogenic chemicals (Tobacco, food preservatives, air pollution), radiation, infections (Hepatitis B or C, Autoimmune disease) or hormones (excessive female or male hormones). Some 70% to 90% of common cancers are due to environmental risk factors and lifestyle choices and therefore are potentially preventable. More than 30% of cancer deaths could be prevented by avoiding risk factors which includes tobacco smoking, air pollution, excessive consumption of processed meats (bacon, ham and sausages), excessive exposure to radiation, inability to detoxify and eliminate toxins and free radicals from our body. We can reduce our risk of cancer by cutting down on sugar intake as glucose feeds cancer cell growth, by maintaining a healthy diet and weight, quit smoking, exercise regularly and drink alcohol in moderation.
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The number of new cancer cases has been increasing worldwide over the years and especially so in developed countries. In 2015 about 90.5 million people had cancer. Singapore Cancer Registry reported 11,431 cancer cases in 2010. This number jumped to 13,416 new cancer cases in 2014 with 48.4% (Males) and 51.3% (Females). In 2016, out of a total of 26,570 cancer cases in Females, Breast cancer tops at 29%, Colorectal cancer at 14% and Lung cancer at 8%. For Males (25,087 cases), top of the list was Colorectal cancer 18%, followed by Lung cancer 16% and Prostate cancer 11%.
TOP 10 CANCERS diagnosed in Singapore FEMALES
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3% 3%
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LIFESTYLE
“In Singapore, 37 people are diagnosed with cancer every day. With early detection and the advances in treatment, many cancers can now be treated, according to National Cancer Centre Singapore in their April-June 2017 publication. Cancer is often treated by Radiation, Surgery, Chemotherapy and Target Therapy or a combination of these therapies. However, there are serious side-effects in Chemotherapy which destroys not only cancer cells but also the normal cells. Cancer patients may suffer nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, hair loss, liver damage, depression and weight loss. Cachexia is a wasting syndrome with extreme loss of muscle, weight and appetite and is open to fatal complications. The prestigious German Cancer Centre confirms that Cachexia is the real cause of death in cancer patients. “Cancer cells are sneaky. They have the unique ability to camouflage themselves to look like healthy cells. Revolutionary new treatment rips off the disguise and soldier cells (Cancer Killer Cells) can identify the cancer cells to destroy them, leaving healthy cells untouched”. – Dr Alan Spreen M.D., Senior Panelist, Health Science Institute. There have been many claims of cancer cures in alternative medicine, some of which are supported by medical researchers and renowned medical practitioners. “The body already possesses the ability to defeat cancer and medicine’s role was to find a way to marshal the healing work it is naturally capable of”, says Dr Lawrence Fong at the University of California, San Francisco. “Enlist the help of a special group of cells in your bone marrow which is deployed to hunt down and destroy cancer with precision” “The only chance for the longterm remission or cure for advanced cancers is to have the body go after them and wipe them out“, says Dr Kenneth Beer, Professor at University of Miami. Dr Allan Spreen presented a report on Cancer Treatments with references to several publications, some of which are as follows:-
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“The Forbidden Compound That’s Death To Cancer”
“After multiple studies, researchers in St Petersburg, Russia determined that this treatment halts the growth of tumours in animals…and is relatively non-toxic, helps control the spread of cancer in humans…. improves mood…and reverses cancer’s deadliest effect”.
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“Canada’s Buried Cancer Cure”.
The benefits of an herbal cancer killer first investigated by a Canadian nurse in 1922 and published by the Canadian Journal of Urology and Journal of Ethnopharmacology
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“Starve Cancer Out Of Your Body”, published by Independent Healing, starves cancer, poisons it with a low dose of chemo (70% less than normal), which means minimal damage to normal cells but death to cancer
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Extreme Healing: “Seven Weapons To Wipe Out Cancer Naturally (with Mushroom based formula that boost natural Killer Cells) “
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According to Dr Mark Stengler (HouseCalls @ newmarkethealth.com),“The wood from the Uvaria tree happens to produce some of the strongest anti-cancer molecules ever discovered. Scientists developed a technique for “squeezing” these cancer-killing molecules out of the wood concentrating them”. “Within 3 to 4 weeks you can see massive tumors melting away “—Dr Belldegrun, UCLA. “This treatment is saving lives and it is curing people“, says Dr Padmanee Sharma, a Scientific Director at the prestigious M.D. Anderson Cancer Centre in Houston. “Stunning NEW cancer breakthrough could change your prognosis from “INCURABLE” to “CURED “ in a matter of weeks “—Dr Allan Spreen M.D.
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s l a i c e p utumn S
Mid-A
Mid-Autumn Magical
Mooncakes!
By Justine Moss
Crystal Jade Goodwood Park Hotel
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t’s that time of the year to gather with family and enjoy the mid-Autumn festival, which includes the tasting and sharing of mooncakes. This year’s festival takes place on Wednesday October 4th and Justine Moss went in search of some delectable new flavours and old favourites. Crystal Jade This year, Crystal Jade has launched the Mickey and Minnie snow skin collection which is a set of eight petite gems with four tempting fillings. There is the Pandan Lotus with gula Melaka (pastel green), Chocolate Manuka honey (white), Chocolate Japanese yuzu (yellow) and the Molten-centre Raspberry truffle with white lotus (pink). In addition, there are the usual baked mooncakes which are a firm favourite with consumers – the generous filling is crafted with low sugar premium natural white lotus for a more wholesome treat. Mickey and Minnie box of eight is $78 and advance orders can be made at www.crystaljade.com. Goodwood Park Hotel One of the best places in Singapore to get mooncakes, the talented pastry team presents three new snowskin creations this year - the Prickly
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MID-AUTUMN SPECIALS Pear with Bergamot, Apple Cider and also Root Beer. In addition, also on offer are their snowskin signatures that feature premium durian and tropical fruit varieties, as well as traditional baked mooncakes – all freshly made with no preservatives. Snap these up while you can.
Hediard
Order at http://festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel. com or call 6730 1867 / 68. Prices range from $32 to $80.
SPECIAL 20% DISCOUNT JUST FOR RCC MEMBERS: • Offer is only valid on 16 & 17 September 2017 at The Deli, Goodwood Park Hotel. • To enjoy this offer, please present your Raffles Country Club membership card for verification. • Offer is only valid for “purchase-and-carry” at The Deli, Goodwood Park Hotel. While stocks last. • Offer is not valid for pre-orders or dine-in. • Offer is not valid with other discounts, promotions or vouchers. • The management reserves the right to change portions of these terms at any time without prior notice.
Hediard One of the Ambassador Houses of French "Art de Vivre" and an awardee of the prestigious Living Heritage Company label for outstanding excellence, Hediard has launched a range of mooncakes for 2017. They include Plain Green Tea Lotus, Plain Coffee Lotus, Oolong Tea with Single Yolk and Lotus paste with single yolk, and come in beautiful and stylish gift boxes.
Hello Kitty Orchid Garden
Sets range from $29.90 to $254. Available from September 15th and online orders are available at www.hediard.com.sg. Hello Kitty Orchid Garden This 24-hour themed café celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival this year with the return of its popular traditional baked mooncake, embossed with Hello Kitty. They are presented in an elegant white and gold Oriental floral designed tin box with a brand new packaging sleeve, sporting Hello kitty and her little friend, Tiny Green. Each mouth-watering gem is filled with creamy white lotus paste, melon seeds and a single yolk. Early Bird price of $29.80 per set for purchases made up to 14 September 2017. Ph: 6241 6127
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Old Seng Choon This year’s range includes eight baked mooncakes, including new flavours such as Black Sesame with Yolk & Melon Seed, White Lotus Paste with Longan, Red Dates & Walnuts and Wu Ren Bakwa with Kaffir Lime Leaves. The 2017 range also features four mini snowskins with chocolate truffle ganache centres infused with all-time favourite liquors such as martini, whiskey, rum and Choya. In addition, for the little ones there is a limited edition collection of animals - the fish is filled with red bean paste flavoured with orange peel, the rooster is stuffed with lotus paste and melon seeds and the little piggy contains a smooth egg custard.
Old Seng Choon
Prices range from $32.80 to $80. Online sales available at www.oldsengchoong.com. Swensen's
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS JUST FOR RCC MEMBERS:
Please go to www.oldsengchoong.com to make your purchases and quote the promo code RCCxOSC when you check out. • 22 Aug - 8 Sep: 35% off mooncakes + $8 off purchase of any other Old Seng Choong products (except mooncakes) in a single receipt online. • 9 Sep – 15 Sep: 30% off mooncakes + $8 off purchase of any other Old Seng Choong products (except mooncakes) in a single receipt online. • 16 Sep - 22 Sep: 25% off mooncakes + $8 off purchase of any other Old Seng Choong products (except mooncakes) in a single receipt online. • 23 Sep - 3 Oct: 20% off mooncakes + $8 off purchase of any other Old Seng Choong products (except mooncakes) in a single receipt online.
VLV
Swensen’s Swensen’s has released its all-new Sweet Medallions mooncake range this Mid-Autumn Festival, consisting of four decadent chocolate covered ice cream gems: Rocher Crunch, Sticky Chewy Chocolate, Durian Royale, and Cookies N Cream Surprise. $48.80 for a box of 4 pieces (mix and match flavours) or $12.20 for a single piece. They can be purchased at Swensen’s and Earle Swensen’s outlets island wide, and online orders are available at www.swensens.com.sg. VLV This year, Executive Chef Martin Foo has crafted a timeless classic with a modern twist this year - the VLV Lotus Paste with Salted Egg Custard “Liu Sha” Mooncake. Another is the White Lotus Paste Black Sesame “Liu Sha” Mooncake - rich and aromatic white lotus paste with black sesame lava is enveloped in a charcoal pastry, and dusted with gold flake. These artisanal mooncakes have been prepared with some of
the finest ingredients and are individually wrapped to ensure maximum freshness. Priced at $62++ for eight pieces, you can pre-order them at www.vlv.life/singapore/page/promotion/vlvmooncakes or call 6661 0197.
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All Hail the Bright, Round
MID-AUTUMN SPECIALS
Moon!
surroundings, the darkness aids in further accentuating the brightness of the full moon. Perfect for small family gatherings, Little Guilin offers one of the more authentic mooncake-eating experiences with its charming granite rock backdrop. Indeed, enjoying the full moon with mooncakes, tea drinking and the soft glow of lanterns along the lake, it mimics the celebration during the Tang dynasty! Caution! Remember to bring some mosquito repellent, especially after rain!
Gardens by the Bay
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id-Autumn festival is a harvest festival celebrated by ethnic Chinese and Vietnamese people around the world.
Falling on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar with a full moon at night, it is a tradition for family members to gather together to enjoy the delicious mooncakes and bulging moon, believed to be the fullest and brightest on this day. Children usually run amok on this special occasion, with the younger ones toting lanterns. So where do you go, to not only get the best view of the big yellow yolk, but also where your children can have fun? Here are three scenic spots you can enjoy with your whole family! The Crowd Pleaser - Gardens by the Bay Fri, 22 Sep 2017 - Sun, 8 Oct 2017 One of the most impressive man-made structures in Singapore, Gardens by the Bay is popular amongst tourists and locals alike for its impressive variety of man-made and natural plants. Aside from the greenery, its colourful night light display is also one of the major highlights of the attraction. You will be surprised to know that it has attracted over 30 million visitors since opening its doors! This mid-autumn, Gardens by the Bay promises not only a sprawling lantern display, but also an evening filled with cultural performances, local delights and a chance to decorate your own lanterns! For those who prefer to lay back and relax, visit Bay East Garden or Marina Barrage (free admission) which is just a short drive or walk away! You can take your own picnic mat; some delicious mooncakes and lanterns, then kick back and enjoy the majestic view of the full moon! A Quiet Affair – Little Guilin Always Available Tucked away in the neighbourhood of Bukit Batok, Little Guilin is a familiar hangout for the residents around this area. Known to resemble the Guilin in China, the local version features a granite rock sitting within a lake. Smaller than sprawling parks like Chinese and Japanese Garden, Little Guilin’s charm lies in it’s distinctly quieter and more intimate ambience. Seats are limited and while it doesn’t have the most brightly lit pathways and
Little Guilin
Get Artsy – Esplanade Theatre Fri, 29 Sep 2017 – Wed, 4 Oct 2017 Go for a different experience during Mid-Autumn festival this year! “Moonfest – A Mid-Autumn Celebration is an annual traditional Chinese arts festival held in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.” Held across a span of six days, Moonfest features a mix of free and ticketed programmes. Some of the programmes include Peking Opera, Chinese Chamber music concert, Chinese ethnic minority folk dance and music performance, and puppetry production for the young. For those with young children, check out the workshops designed to get their hands dirty and into the roots of Mid-Autumn festival! Engaging workshops such as DIY Dough Figure, Lantern-making and DIY Snowskin Mooncake are perfect for parent-child bonding and interaction with its hands-on element. What better way to ensure that your child learns a little bit more about one of the most celebrated festivals?
Esplanade Theatre For the full list of programmes, visit: https://www.esplanade. c o m /fe s ti va l s - a n d - s e ri e s /m o o n fe s t- a - m i d - a u tu m n celebration/2017
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Improvements around the Club
Pillar at Buggy Bay
Replacement of Drain Cover Grills
Say no to dangerous driving!
The drain cover grills between Level 3 and 4 of the MSCP became deformed and rusty after prolonged use and posed a threat to members’ car wheels.
The punctured pillar at the buggy bay, located at the front of the Golfing office, has been mended. It now looks as good as new! Members are reminded to drive slowly and cautiously, especially when reversing their buggy.
Our facilities team has replaced the old grills that bounced and clattered every time a car drove over them. Members can now enjoy a smooth drive up the ramp without all that clatter!
Parking of Vehicles Overnight Members who wish to park their vehicles overnight at the Club are advised to fill up the overnight parking form available at the Golfing Counter or Recreation Counter. A valid car decal must be displayed at all times. Unauthorised vehicles parked overnight will be wheel-clamped and there will be a $150 fee to remove the clamp. For more information, please contact Kevin.Kwan@rcc.org.sg or Shupeng.Lim@rcc.org.sg.
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ry o t c e r i D / s e i t i l i c a F b Clu DIRECTORY Golfing Reception Ms. Maszni Bt. Mamat Golf Administration Officer maszni.mamat@rcc.org.sg 6861 7655 Tournament & Corporate Booking Mr. Yen Yee Kiat Executive (Business) yeekiat.yen@rcc.org.sg 6864 0880
GOLFING
Golfing Operations Mohammed Sufandy Bin Kamis Assistant Manager (Golf Operations) fandy.kamis@rcc.org.sg 6864 0846
Golf Reception Tel:6861 7655 / Fax: 6861 5563 Open Daily: 7:00am - 6:30pm Golf Courses – Palm & Lake Open Daily: First tee-off: 7:14am Last tee-off: 6:15pm (9 holes)
F&B / Banquet Dave Chiang Manager (F&B/Lifestyle) dave.chiang@rcc.org.sg 6864 0863
LAKE COURSE Green Fee (Guest) Mon to Fri, am: $117.70 Mon to Fri, pm: $171.20 Weekends & PH: $235.40 Green Fee (Visitor) Mon to Fri, am: $171.20 Mon to Fri, pm: $235.40 Weekends & PH: $374.50 PALM COURSE Green Fee (Guest) Mon to Fri, am: $96.30 Mon to Fri, pm: $139.10 Weekends & PH: $235.40 Green Fee (Visitor) Mon to Fri, am: $149.80 Mon to Fri, pm: $203.30 Weekends & PH: $374.50 Buggy Fee / Golfer $24.61 / 18 holes $13.91 / 9 holes Driving Range Tel: 6861 6563 Opening Hours: Mon: 1:00pm - 9:00pm Tue to Fri: 8:00am - 9:00pm Sat: 7:00am - 9:00pm Sun: 7:00am - 7:00pm PH: 7:00am - 8:00pm Last issue of ball: 45 minutes before closing time Ball Fees $1.46 / 30 balls $2.15 / 50 balls $4.30 /100 balls Pro Shop Tel: 6863 3551 Open Daily: 7:00am - 6:30pm Rental of golf sets is available Palm Halfway House Opening Hours: Mon to Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm Weekends & PH: 8:15am 5:00pm Changing Room Opening Hours: Daily: 7:00am - 8:00pm
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Lifestyle Mr. Joeness Lamban Executive (Operations) joeness.lamban@rcc.org.sg 6864 0823
SPORTS & RECREATION
Membership Ms. Sau Man Ling Executive (Membership) manling.sau@rcc.org.sg 6864 0812
Recreation / Reception Tel: 6861 7649 / Fax: 6862 3965 Open Daily: 8:00am - 9:00pm Jackpot Room Mon - Sun: 11:30am - 8:45pm (Inclusive of public holidays) Card / Mahjong Room Open Daily: 8:00am - 9:00pm Table Fee: $5.35/5 hour/session Guests: $10.70 per entry Fitness Centre Open Daily: 8:00am - 9:00pm Members: FOC Guests: $5.35/guest/day Sauna Open Daily: 8:00am - 9:00pm Members: FOC Guests: $2.14/guest/day Tennis / Squash Courts Open Daily: 8:00am - 9:00pm Court Fee*: $3.21/hour Badminton Court Open Daily: 8:00am - 9:00pm Court Fee*:$10.70/hour Swimming Pool Open Daily: 8:00am - 9:00pm Members: FOC Guests (Mon to Fri): $1.07/guest/day Karaoke Closed on Monday Open Sun, Tue, Wed & Thur: 4:00 - 9:00pm Open Fri & Sat: 4:00 - 11:00pm *No guest rates
FOOD & BEVERAGE Golfers' Terrace Tel: 6861 7649 Open Mon to Fri: 7:00am 8:00pm Weekends & PH: 7:00am - 9:00pm Open to members and golfers only The Albatross Lounge Opening Hours: Tue to Thu, Sun & PH: 4:00 10:00pm Fri & Sat: 4:00 - 11:00pm Mon Closed Open to members and guests only Available for private function booking Fu Lin Men Chinese Restaurant Tel: 6861 0127 Open Daily: 11:30am - 3:00pm 5:30 - 10:00pm Open to public Fukuya Japanese Restaurant Tel: 6897 1990 Open Daily: 11:30am - 3:00pm 5:30 - 10:00pm
Housekeeping Ms Lim Shu Peng Executive (Housekeeping/M&E) shupeng.lim@rcc.org.sg 6864 0800 Accounts Ms. Magdaline Chin Assistant Manager (Finance) magdaline.chin@rcc.org.sg 6864 0808 PR & Communications Ms. Relle Lee Executive (PR & Communications) relle.lee@rcc.org.sg 6864 0816 Golf Course Maintenance Mr. Chua Kiat Beng M&E Superintendent kb.chua@rcc.org.sg 6861 2725 Human Resource Ms. Tey Yee Han Executive (HR & Admin) yeehan.tey@rcc.org.sg 6864 0860 website: www.rcc.org.sg email: feedback@rcc.org.sg