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And now for 2019

editor’s note 5 Tanah Merah Country Club Singapore’s Premier Golf & Country Club Tampines gives TMCC

BY Godfrey pride of place among Robert region’s best New layout offers a high-standard course, fabulous clubhouse and top-class facilities.

t was an eventful 2018 for Tanah Merah Country Club, For the bigger reason is that the Tampines facilities Imarked by a dramatic switch of many programmes have improved tremendously, and the clubhouse to the club’s Tampines layout. stands as a major model of sophistication.

And rightly so. Expansive and roomy, the banquet rooms are top- class, the terrace area is wide and open allowing free For with more land to be lost at the Garden layout ventilation and the changing rooms are among the because of Government acquisition, the plan to place best seen in the top clubs of the region. more emphasis at the Tampines side is a move in the right direction. In light of this, the soft opening was done in September 2018, and major annual events such as the Combined So in April last year, the new 18-hole championship Captains’ Day, Golf Yuletide Challenge and the New Experience with TMCC Tampines course was opened; rather in a simple way Year’s Eve countdown were held at Tampines for the as the clubhouse, buggy bay and parking areas were first time in many years. still in the process of being sorted out. And, judging by feedback from the record turnouts, Limited flights were allowed initially as the course both events were a huge success, especially the was new and in the process of being tested out, with 31 December grand function which greatly pleased emphasis placed on feedback so that many things the diners who responded by saying that this annual could be ironed out. celebration should continue at Tampines.

And gradually as more and more members were However, the TMCC management is not one to just sit allowed to play, the fine-tuning of the course was in down and lap up the laurels. The general committee process, leading to what today is a superb layout, is willing to even manage to the minutest detail to ready to welcome the world’s top professionals for ensure that the club’s lofty standards are raised and competition. that it remains among the best clubs in the region.

It is a long course off the black tees, and even off the Without taking any credit from the always-reliable white tees it plays generally long with two par-fours Garden which had so often put TMCC on the world nudging the 400-metre mark. golfing map, testament to that for the time being is a Tampines layout offering a fascinating course, But the club’s general committee agrees that the luxurious facilities and a delectable food menu that course still needs some fine-tuning, and is working on can only make you keep coming back. positive feedback and daily rides round the course to ensure that everything is in proper order, even where The Tampines Course will be officially opened on landscaping is concerned. Saturday, 23 February, with a fund-raising event to raise money for three charities: MediaCorp Enable Now that the fabulous clubhouse is completed, and Fund, Down Syndrome Association, and Stroke the buggy bay and parking areas are carefully seen Support Station. ESM Goh Chok Tong will be the to, many important events have been moved from the guest-of-honour and Konica Minolta has generously Garden site to Tampines. come in as a main sponsor, donating $100,000. Also stepping forward as a donor is BMW, who has come No doubt, another reason for the move is that the in as a platinum sponsor and hole-in-one sponsor as Garden course is set for redevelopment from February. well. And there won’t be any de-emphasis on the Garden course. New General Committee member Joey Chang, who has been made the Events & Marketing Convenor is leading the charge to make this event a highly successful one. And he is happy that he is getting all- round support from Who’s Who at the club. Patron E emeritus SM Goh Chok Tong AH COU R NT E R M Y H C

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G e n eral Committee ( A pril 2018 to A p r i l 2 0 2 0 ) Committee President Ho Beng Huat & Management Vice President Lee Kwong Weng lists Captain Lee Lian Hong Treasurer Victor Liew Cheng San contentsJANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 Convenor, Events & Marketing Joey Chang Convenor, Food & Beverage Benny Tay Yew Lim Convenor, House & Recreation Kazuo Sugino Members Dr Goh Hoon Pur ronald Ong AND NOW FOR 2019 Gillian Sim Siu Lin david Soh Sai Sim tan Kah Han Wee Jim Hock daniel Yeo Chin Tuan m a N A G e m e N T General Manager Kok Min Yee [email protected] 6592 0300 O N T H E C o v ER PA to GM Lee Pei Wen [email protected] 6592 0301 Director of Business Development Kevin Khoo [email protected] 6592 0332 F&B Manager Kelvin Tham [email protected] 6592 0385 08 executive Chef William Tay [email protected] 6592 0374 2019 New Year Countdown Party Assistant F&B Manager Kelvin Tong [email protected] 6592 0386 Assistant F&B Manager Sharon Lee [email protected] 6592 0302 G E T T H E S C o o P Marketing Manager Han May Leng [email protected] 6592 0303 Marketing & Events Executive Joe Peck [email protected] 6592 0317 Marketing & Sales Executive Wong Pei Ying [email protected] 6592 0305 20 Marcom Executive Ash Low [email protected] 6592 0304 Members’ Introduction Night Director of Golf Ian GeoffreyR oberts [email protected] 6592 0382 Senior Golf Executive Samantha Leong [email protected] 6592 0340 22 Golf Executive Dennis Tay [email protected] 6283 2925 - Garden View Restaurant One-Day Closure Horticulture Manager Sim Ee Min [email protected] 6592 0351 - Reciprocal Arrangement With Clearwater Course Superintendent Adrian Tng [email protected] 6592 0394 Bay Golf & Country Club To Be Converted W H AT ’ S O N BITES AND CHEER Course Superintendent Derrick Tan [email protected] 6592 0249 To Affiliate Relationship Sports & Recreation Executive Dean Singh [email protected] 6592 0312 65 Children’s Adventure Camp 2018 76 Chief Financial Officer Daniel Jee [email protected] 6592 0333 23 56 January 2019 Johnnie Walker Gold Label Night Accountant Thricia Boo [email protected] 6592 0337 SGA-CHS o n the ca l endar F&B Cost Controller Jack Lim [email protected] 6513 1279 Self-posting of Social Golf Scores Assistant Manager, Purchasing Patrick Poon [email protected] 6592 0323 58 80 Jackpot Executive Dino Lim [email protected] 65920 308 February 2019 68 Wine of the Month / 24 Celebrating & Reminiscing 36 Beer Promotion Director of Corporate Services Jeanie Milakov [email protected] 6592 0330 - The 20 most important changes to s o cia l fun spectacular years at Garden Assistant Manager, HR/Admin Alice Yap [email protected] 6592 0454 the rules of golf 2019 HR Executive Shirley Siew [email protected] 6592 0328 - TMCC Staff Day 81 HR & Admin Executive Dennis Tong [email protected] 6592 0325 60 69 Whisky Promotions IT Manager Christopher Kwek [email protected] 6592 0336 Korean See-thru Rice Cakes Valentine’s Tennis Double IT Administrator Jacky Cai [email protected] 6592 0384 25 Assistant Manager, Membership Services eileen Lin [email protected] 6592 0326 Closure of Club Facilities during LNY 2019 with Beanpaste Flowers 82 Facilities Manager Eddie Lee [email protected] 6592 0320 70 Garden Golfers’ Terrace Golfing facilities Executive Abdul Wahab Bin Mohamed Noor [email protected] 6592 0321 S W I N G T I M E 61 Weekend Specials Housekeeper Shahrul Bin Abdul Rahman [email protected] 6592 0360 Lunar New Year Delicacies - Pencai Chief Security Officer Abdul Rahman Bin Yacob [email protected] 6592 0347 72 84 26 Sports & Recreation Tampines Golfers’ Terrace and C O N TA C T U S Hainan Golf Trip 2018 62 G o l F Telephone Tampines Golfers’ Lounge e D i t o r Lunar New Year Delicacies Garden Golf Office 6592 0343 / 6545 1731 72 Lunch Specials Godfrey Robert Tampines Golf Office 6513 7818 / 6513 7819 38 sp o rting fun Personal Trainers o F F i c i a l P h o t o g r a p h e r s Ladies Social Christmas 2018 F o o D & B E V e r a G E 86 Telephone Frank Foo Garden View Restaurant 6592 0388 / 6545 2891 63 74 Lunar New Year Set Menus Frederick Tan 42 Social Activities Garden Golfers’ Terrace 6592 0380 / 6545 4603 Golf Yuletide Challenge 2018 Tennis Singles Tournament Tampines Golfers’ Lounge 6513 7815 Edward Gan 90 Private Dining Rooms Bookings 6592 0388 Tharm Sook Wai 64 75 Club Information Private Functions Bookings 6592 0386 G o l F E R ’ S Z O N E Kitchen Workshops Tanah Merah Newsmagazine Children’s Party S p o r t S & r e C r e at i o N Telephone is published bi-monthly by 95 Swimming, Squash & Tennis 6592 0312 / 6592 0313 50 Quiz & Win The Glass Gym 6592 0309 Tanah Merah Country Club, Golf Etiquette Series Jackpot Lounge 6592 0308 1 Tanah Merah Coast Road, -Repairing Divots Singapore 498722. 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Club feature Ringing in 2019 in grand style at new breathtaking Record number of diners attend year-end A record total of 282 diners (108 members and 174 guests on 28 venue party at Tampines Banquet Room tables), looking elegant in their BY Godfrey formal attire, attended the party and Robert each was given a customised box in black and gold theme colour filled with goodies and in a golden carrier.

The diners walked on a red carpet as they entered the pre-function room for the free flow of cocktails.

Then they engaged in activities at 2019 New Year Countdown Party the photo booth (where nice photos Monday, 31 December 2018 were taken), caricature area and the flair bartending corner. new venue. A record attendance. These were enough to make the 2019 New Year Countdown The gold and black theme was A Party a memorable one for Tanah Merah Country obvious, from the attire of the guests Club members. to the golden shaped bowl with the “Vinter” candle in pinecone shape, From the usual Garden Banquet Room, the party the programme and even table move to the spectacular Tampines Banquet Room on cloth, half in gold and the other half December 31. in black.

And the banquet room overlooking the breathtaking new The cosy hall with perfect ambience surrounding with lightings on cluster of trees with the was further enhanced by the state- waterfall in view provided an awesome setting. of-the-art computerised intelligent lights bringing up the mood for the The ballroom with a grand entrance, high ceiling, party. pillarless and beautifully-lighted banquet room provided the best setting for a grand event. The colourful stunning lighting effects provided a perfect atmosphere The setting provided an air of opulence and formality to as the first course was served by the the occasion with the huge dance floor adding a sense of F&B team. vibrancy and vigour to the event. 10 geton the the geto n the the c sco voer o p scoopcover 11

Mabil Singh, a well-regarded emcee was top-notch as he urged the crowd to participate in the various games, the 2019 New Year Countdown Party enthusiasts divided into two groups, aptly named Gold and Black kicking off the games section with a response to the popular Los Lobo song, La Bamba.

The decibels picked up with the games and when the seven-piece versatile live band, Jive Talkin, added to the joyous atmosphere with their genre of party music, the dance floor was packed with merry making and dancing to wee hours of the New Year Day morning.

The happy mood continued to the minutes before the stroke of midnight with the countdown. All tables were given luminous light sticks to create creative bracelets, headgears and confetti cannons.

And at the stroke of midnight, pandemonium of the happy sort occurred as greetings of best wishes were exchanged as the diners danced and went crazy firing There was a massive confetti shower and people were the confetti. hugging each other as club chairman Ng Kee Choe and his wife joined the party, coming from another important Five cymbals with drum sticks gave a event. loud impact as 10 committee members, Messers Ho Beng Huat, Kazuo Sugino, Instead of the traditional picking of lucky draw winners, a Benny Tay, Ronald Ong, Wee Jim Hock, computerised system was used, after which the event came Chan Wing Leong, Tan Boon Huat, Gary to a near-close as everyone adjourned for the Teochew Ong and David Ong and Ms Gillian Sim porridge supper. ushered in the New Year. 12 geton the the geto n the the c sco voer o p scoopcover 13

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Stay Members’ Introduction Night informed on the latest Thursday, 15 November 2018 happenings

Chairman with members From L-R : Teo Yeow Soon, Yap Mung Yen, Fong Chen Alan, Ng Kee Choe (Chairman), Wong Sze Keed

General Committee Members From L-R: Lee Kwong Weng, Lee Lian Hong, Victor Liew, David Soh, Benny Tay, Kazuo Sugino, Tan Kah Han, Gillian Sim, Joey Chang, 7. 8. 9. Goh Hoon Pur 1. 2. 3.

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4. 5. 6. From L-R: 1. Choy Tuck Wai Daniel and Lee Kwong Weng 2. Fong Chen Alan and Lee Kwong Weng 3. Kee Teek Hong and Lee Kwong Weng 4. Mak Swee Wah and Lee Kwong Weng From L-R: Lee Kwong Weng, Kee Teek Hong, Wong Yoon Moy 5. Miyamoto Takeshi and Lee Kwong Weng 6. Ohtsubo Namio and Lee Kwong Weng 7. Trevor Lynn Charon and Lee Kwong Weng 8. Loi V-Ter Mervin and Lee Kwong Weng 9. Seah Eng Guan Raymond Vincent and Lee Kwong Weng 10. Lee Kwong Weng and Aoki Tsutomu 11. Loi Jin-Kern Lester and Lee Kwong Weng 22 get the get the sc o o p scoop 23

GARDEN VIEW RESTAURANT ONE-DAY CLOSURE SGA-CHS Please be informed that the Garden View Restaurant will be closed the entire day on Saturday, 23 February 2019, to support the banquet operations at the Tampines Self-Posting of Social Clubhouse during the Club’s official opening and charity golf event. Golf Scores F&B services will still be available at the Garden Golfers’ Terrace, which will remain open for business as usual. With effect from Friday, 1 March 2019, Members are required to self-post their The Garden View Restaurant will resume normal operations the following day on Social Golf Games Scores online using the SGA-CHS Mobile App or via its Sunday, 24 February 2019. website https://chs.sga.org.sg/#/. There will no longer be any club scorecard drop-off boxes. Members without online access may use the PC at the Golf Office to access their SGA-CHS account to key-in their scores.

For ease of using this online handicapping system, download the SGA CHS RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENT WITH CLEARWATER app onto your smart phone, that is available for both IOS and Android devices.

BAY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB TO BE CONVERTED Using the SGA-CHS Online Handicapping System TO AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIP 1) Register in the SGA-CHS at https://chs.sga.org.sg/#/ or mobile app. Kindly be advised that from Saturday, 16 February 2019, the reciprocal arrangement between the Club and Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club (Hong Kong) shall be You will receive acceptance of registration from the SGA- converted into an affiliate relationship. CHS email once your details have been verified by your home club.

Clearwater Bay GCC has informed us that due to the overwhelming usage by 2) Activate your SGA-CHS account. reciprocal club members from the region, and on consideration that their own members’ demand on their 18-hole facility is very high, Clearwater Bay GCC had taken After the SGA-CHS account is activated, you will be able to enjoy the convenience the decision to change all regional reciprocal arrangements to affiliate relationships. of accessing your handicap index records and post your scores anytime and anywhere. As such, from Saturday, 16 February 2019, TMCC Members visiting Clearwater Bay GCC shall be required to pay their prevailing members’ guest rate, which is currently Members who have already registered with the SGA-CHS without providing HK$950 + HK$125 for golf buggy. TMCC Members’ guests shall be required to pay your email address, please be reminded to provide your email address to Golf the prevailing local visitor rate, which is currently HK$1,900 and inclusive of golf Office. buggy (weekdays except public holidays). Members who have provided their email address but have yet to activate their We will continue to review and secure reciprocal arrangements with other exclusive account, kindly be reminded to do so as soon as possible. and great golf facilities in the region for members’ enjoyment. 24 get the get the sc o o p Facilities Closure scoop 25 WE’RE During Lunar CLOSED! New Year 2019 GOLF COURSES Garden Course Mon, 4 Feb AM Open / PM last flight 1:15pm (no evening 9-hole) Tue, 5 Feb Closed Wed, 6 Feb AM Open / PM last flight 1:15pm (no evening 9-hole) THE 20 MOST IMPORTANT Golf Office Operations: 7:00am till 6:00pm Driving Range (Garden) Mon, 4 Feb Range open until 6.00pm (last issuance of range balls at 5.00pm) CHANGES TO Tue, 5 Feb Wed, 6 Feb Normal Operations THE RULES OF GOLF 2019 Tampines Course Mon, 4 Feb Closed Tue, 5 Feb AM Open / PM last flight 1:15pm (no evening 9-hole) Wed, 6 Feb Closed 1. Search time – Reduced from five minutes to three minutes. Golf Office Operations: 7:00am till 6:00pm 2. Ball moved during search Replace with no penalty. – F&B OUTLETS 3. Embedded ball – Free relief anywhere through the green. Garden View Restaurant & Garden Lounge Mon, 4 Feb open until 9.00pm 4. Measuring a drop – Use longest club (except putter). Tue, 5 Feb Closed 5. Dropping – Drop from knee height rather than from shoulder height. Wed, 6 Feb Closed 6. Taking stance on the wrong green is no longer allowed. Thur, 7 Feb open 7. Ball unintentionally hits player or equipment No penalty. Garden Golfers Terrace Mon, 4 Feb open until 6.00pm – Tue, 5 Feb Closed 8. Double hit – No penalty; now counts as only one shot. Wed, 6 Feb open until 6.00pm 9. Touching sand in bunker incidentally is permitted. Thur, 7 Feb open 10. loose impediments can be removed anywhere including hazards. Poolside Cafeteria Mon, 4 Feb open until 4.00pm Tue, 5 Feb open until 4.00pm 11. Dropping a Ball Out of Bunker – two penalty strokes. Wed, 6 Feb Closed 12. Water hazards – Now called “Penalty Areas.” Thur, 7 Feb open 13. Touching ground in penalty area – No penalty. Tampines Golfers’ Lounge Mon, 4 Feb Closed 14. Ball moves on green after being marked – Replace without penalty. Tue, 5 Feb open until 6.00pm Wed, 6 Feb Closed 15. Ball accidentally moved on putting green – Replace without penalty. Thur, 7 Feb open 16. All damage to green can now be repaired. SPORTS COMPLEX 17. Positioning a club for alignment is not permitted. Swimming Pool, Squash, Tennis Glass Gym, Mon, 4 Feb open until 2.30pm 18. Caddie assisting with alignment is now not permitted. Eclipse Room and Children’s Room Tue, 5 Feb open until 4.30pm 19. Putting with flag stick in the hole is now permitted. Wed, 6 Feb open Thur, 7 Feb open 20. Ball wedged against the flag stick and side of the hole is deemed as holed. Jackpot Lounge Mon, 4 Feb Closed Tue, 5 Feb Closed Wed, 6 Feb Closed Thu, 7 Feb open Changing Rooms TMCC STAFF DAY Main Clubhouse Mon, 4 Feb open 6.45am until 8.00pm Tue, 5 Feb Closed Wed, 6 Feb open 6.45am until 8.00pm The management and staff would like to express a big thank you Sports Complex Mon, 4 Feb open until 2.30pm to all members for their kind understanding over the Club’s Tue, 5 Feb open until 4.30pm Closure on Monday, 19 November 2018. Wed, 6 Feb open This has allowed the staff to enjoy Staff Day. Thur, 7 Feb open Tampines Course Mon, 4 Feb Closed Tue, 5 Feb open 6.45am until 8.00pm Wed, 6 Feb Closed

NOTE: Eve of Lunar New Year Mon, 4 Feb 1st Day of Lunar New Year Tue, 5 Feb 2nd Day of Lunar New Year Wed, 6 Feb 26 swing swing time time 27 Fun-filled, Keep up with events on exciting six days at our golfing greens golf trip From Blackstone to Dunes, the golf was great in HainanBY Godfrey Robert between fabulous food and superb R and R Hainan Golf Trip 2018 Wednesday, 21 November to Monday, 26 November 2018

hat do you look for when you go on a golf trip? Obviously, good courses and easy means to get Wto them. And, finally, as it is a holiday trip, comfortable hotel rooms It was a rush and quick lunch at the golfers’ terrace, so that you can put your feet up and find relaxation in but with the multiple-award-winning championship company and sleep. layout Blackstone Course awaiting and threatening rain, even a few holes could do for the golfers. Those three positives came up strong as 18 Tanah Merah club members and one club official embarked on a six-day, In the end, they managed to finish 18 holes just before five-night golf trip to Hainan in China in November 2018. darkness arrived and were fully satisfied with the outing. The golf interest was so high that the party transferred to the popular Mission Hill Resort on arrival at Haikou for their first golf game on 21 November 2018. 28 swing swing time time 29

After a tiring day, what better way to finish the night with some genuine Hainanese cuisine at the Moonlight Seafood Restaurant before retiring to their comfortable hotel rooms.

The second day started with a hearty breakfast at the Bistro which served a wide selection of international spread.

Golf on the second day was at the second championship course, Vintage, and this time the golfers were blessed with fine, cool weather.

After golf it was a good massage at one of the centres at Haikou City, followed by dinner at the Million Square Seafood Centre

It was an interesting experience as the party had to go to the seafood market to buy the live seafood and then select a restaurant for the cooking.

The job of selecting the seafood was left to four members, namely David Lim, Edwin Lee, Robin Ng and Alfred Tan, and as David was a good cook himself, the job became easy.

So it was not surprising that the mouthwatering gastronomical spread included lobster sashimi, steamed abalone, steamed flower crab, steamed Hong Kong style garoupa, squids, clam and It was checkout time on the third morning as the next destination was Shenzhou Peninsula at Waning. lobster porridge. It was a day to relax with sightseeing and shopping with no golf.

And with fresh fruits, beer, wine and coconuts to choose for post- The Feng Xiaogang Movie Town (a unique theme park) and visits to the 1942 Chongqing and pre-war dinner serving, it was a fascinating day to rest and relax either at South-east Asia/Hong Kong gave interesting insights into some Chinese history. the hotel lounge or in the cozy rooms. Then it was lunch at Haikou Qilou Snack Street for some local food and then the check-in at Sheraton @ Shenzhou Peninsula, another five-star lovely hotel located beside a great ocean near the famous Dunes Golf Course. 30 swing swing time time 31 The TMCC team, however, decided to play social Sheraton. The 10-course Chinese dinner was simply round although they went through the event’s opening scrumptious and a few of the TMCC members won ceremony. lucky draw prizes of Chinese wine, tee-shirts, special event umbrellas etc. A magnificent stage with props was set up for the ceremony and the TMCC team stood proud when After the second round of golf at The Dunes, the group they were invited up the stage by the emcee. left Haikou and after the Chinese dinner hosted by the travel agent at Oscar Hotel, they left for home on The Dunes golf course, designed by American pro November 26 with fond memories of a truly great trip, Tom Weiskopf, was a sight to behold with a brilliant seamless and stuffed with activities that bonded the layout, jaw-dropping natural beauty, spectacular and members. tight fairways and a plethora of bunkers.

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If the lavish welcome dinner hosted by the TheD unes at Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhou Peninsula raised the party’s spirits, the surprise offer of goodies, namely a tee-shirt with logo and a cap each, provided elation to all recipients.

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The ladies kick off the 2018 Christmas festivities Ladies Social Christmas 2018 Thursday, 13 December 2018 lady golfers gathered and played at the Tampines Course for their annual rendition of the Ladies Social Christmas 52Game. It was the ladies’ first time playing at Tampines for this particular event and they were blessed with almost perfect golfing weather, as Coupled with great food, the night was filled their afternoon went off without a hitch. with singalong sessions, danceathons and the ladies got the chance to let their hair down as After a splendid golf game, the ladies then adjourned to the pre- they sang and danced the night away. They function room and began their evening of merry-making. The even had time to participate in several games evening’s theme was Frosty Christmas, and the ladies mostly came including a good old-fashioned scavenger dolled-up in hues of whites and ivories. hunt.

The Ladies Social Christmas event was organised by Lady Captain, The night ended with a prize presentation and Gillian Sim, and the ladies were in for an evening jam-packed with the ladies were all smiles as Gillian presented fun-filled games and a wide buffet spread whipped up by the club’s the prizes to all the lucky winners. F&B team. It was truly a wonderful night to remember, A jolly two-piece live band was also there to croon and serenade the and a spectacular way for the club to kick off ladies, and their presence certainly added to the overall atmosphere the Christmas festivities. and mood of the event, which was already bursting with yuletide excitement to begin with. 40 swing swing time time 41

Ladies Social Christmas 2018 42 swing swing time time 43 From near-gloom to Yuletide

BY Godfrey Rain and lightning fail to Robert sunshine dampen spirits at colourful Christmas party Golf Yuletide Challenge Sunday, 16 December 2018

he day started with everything going almost haywire. And the Golf Yuletide Challenge 2018 Tseemed headed for near-disaster as play was disrupted due to intermittent stoppages because of rain and lightning.

But a turn of events and some quick thinking by the emcee Lester Leo saw the big event come to a happy ending.

The 125 golfers managed to complete their game, late though on Sunday, 16 December and the first half of the evening programme was affected.

For yuletide was the occasion and the second half of the programme was all about Christmas carolling.

A good crowd of 163 diners (38 were non-golfers), spread over 20 tables, for the first-time social event at theT ampines layout enjoyed the proceedings.

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A pair of multi storage utility boxes was given to each diner, who also received a tin of Redondo Wafer which was placed on the tables as centre- piece. The prizes included MontBlanc’s belt, Le Creuset Cast- The versatile emcee Lester Leo was in the perfect Iron Pot, Philips AquaTouch Shaver, Ralph Lauren mood to entertain the diners with fun games after Members were also encouraged to use any other Polo T-shirts (men & lady), Ralph Lauren Perfumes 12 carollers from NUS KR-Acapella choir kicked items that they could find in the function room and (men & lady) JL belt, Nespresso Coffee Maker, TWG off the evening’s activities and provided the 19 beautifully dressed Santarinas were presented Tea Gift Set. chrismassy atmosphere with 30 minutes of carol on the stage. singing. There was another giveaway in the Make A Guess A wonderful spread of 12 prizes was tastefully contest where everyone had to guess how many Among the activities was a table game where displayed on tables near the entrance of the banquet chocolates were there in a vase. One winner had the each table appointed one member to dress up as a room . This arrangement gave the diners a shopping closest guess to the 195 chocolates in the vase. Santarina with given limted items. experience, that is to shop for their choice lucky draw prize. After making the selection, drop their Emcee Leo thanked the sponsors Joey Yap’s Astrology lucky draw slips into the well-crochet Christmas Live Seminar 2019 and Transview Pro-shop. stockings. 46 swing swing time time 47

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The golf prize winners were: Novelty Prizes: Team prizes (best 3 scores out of 4): Nearest to Pin (Hole #4) : Cavin Poh. Nearest to Line (Hole #6) : lim Hoo Wee. Champion: Nearest to Pin (Hole #14) : leonard Ng. Samir Bedi, David Soh, Wendy Soh and Nearest to Line (Hole #16) : Wendy Soh. Rusly Sajai. Best Dress (golf attire) : Margaret Goh and Runners-up: Jenny Chong. Rudy Johansen, Johnathan Ho, Amos Ho and Richard Tock. The prizes were presented by Deputy Chairman Choo Chiau Beng (lucky draw prizes) and Third: Events and Marketing Convenor, Joey Chang Joey Chang, Kevin Liau, Chris Chew and (Novelty & Golf prizes). Ken Chua. 50 golfer’s G o l fer ’ s z o ne zone 51

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How to repair your divot Now that you’ve taken a divot, what’s REPAIRING DIVOTS your correct course of action? There are two ways of repairing, or “fixing,” divots. One is to fill the divot with sand the other is to retrieve the turfgrass/sod Divot Introduction Identify your Divot Most good swings on well-struck iron shots produce a The golfer’s iron has sliced off the top patch, that was sliced off after striking divot. The word “divot” refers to two different effects which layer of turfgrass, exposing the sod the ball, and place it back. relate to; 1) the top layer of turf that is sliced off as your iron underneath. (This happens because enters the ground & 2) the resulting scar, or patch of bare irons are designed to strike the ball on earth, that is left in the fairway. a descending path) Repairing divots is an important duty of golfers who create them. According to the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, a repaired divot can speed up the healing process (meaning: the grass will cover over the scar in the fairway) by 2 weeks, as opposed to an unrepaired divot which could still show the scaring many weeks afterwards. Smooth over the sand pile with your golf shoe to level out the divot To help us to help you to take care of the golf course there are sand funnels and a sand box container set up on the golf Once you’ve filled the divot, use your foot to smooth buggy and sand refill pots are located at most tee boxes. As over the sand so its level with the grass edges. There well as sand funnel stations near to the 1st & 10th tees. you go it’s very easy to do and you’re done! This Take the container of sand and simply practice will assist in healing the golf course and allow pour enough sand to fill the divot for fast recovery. You may wish to replace your divot as another option. If you’ve taken a “clean divot,” you’ll find the turf still in one neat piece. Just fit the divot back into the ground the same way it came out (as you would a puzzle piece). If the divot is in multiple pieces you are best to use the sand funnel option. Sand funnel stations near to 1st and 10th tees are there to help you refill your container or collect a funnel When the turf is replaced tramp down with your shoe, cover in sand and you’re done. And finally, repairing divots is always a necessity and never to be compromised as we require our golf courses, with your support, to be in their best Replace turf divot to complete the repair condition at all times. 52 golfer’s G o l fer ’ s z o ne zone 53

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Korean See-thru Rice Cakes with Beanpaste Flowers Saturday, 24 November 2018 Dad and daughter

During the holiday season, parents take their children to places and events. Some travel, join others in even to exotic destinations. baking session Dads are also known to have taken their Lunar New Year Delicacies - Pencai children to golf courses or for other sportings Saturday, 5 January 2019 events. Pencai, or poon choy in Cantonese (which when translated Mums enjoy lugging their kids to restaurants means ‘basin dish’) is a wonder pot, full of decadent Chinese and for shopping when dads are at work or New Year delicacies. are away. But a father taking his daughter to a baking class? That is very rare. And they range from abalone and dried oysters to sea cucumber and fish maw. It happened on November 24 at the Tanah Merah Country Club, Ixora Room, when Essentially, the pot includes braised dried seafood, roast meats and stewed vegetables, ladled Mr Chew Kwok Choong took his daughter with a rich thick chicken stock-based gravy. Hayley to a South Korean rice cake workshop conducted by Chef Serena Tang. And only because of it being the season towards Lunar New Year and the strong request of members for an encore that Chef Shih Said Mr Chew: “Hayley loves to bake, and her Ms Lee gave the rice cakes her seal of endorsement after stepped out of her busy schedule and decided to hold a workshop love for baking was the reason why I brought learning firsthand how much time, effort and precision it takes on Saturday, 5 January. her to this workshop”. to create these Korean masterpieces. Sixteen ladies appreciated what instructor Chef Shih did, her “This particular rice cake is extremely popluar With the Christmas theme in mind, Chef Serena then willingness to teach those who appreciated this elaborate and in Korea”, said Chef Serena as 11 ladies and demonstrated how to make other beanpaste flowers such as expensive dish which required much time and effort to prepare. one gentleman gathered to learn how to bake cotton, poinsettia, berries and leaves using native ingredients beautiful Korean rice cakes. flown in from Korea. Everyone exclaimed at how ‘beautiful’ the The passion for cooking was felt in the attendees and Chef Shih end-products were and nobody had the heart to cut into their added more ingredients at the last minute before she reached the Hayley and dad were delighted with the delicate rice cakes. club for the workshop. Members were, therefore, fortunate to be able outcomes of their pinecone masterpieces. to attend this workshop and enjoy the tricks and tips to prepare this Another of the workshop’s participants, Everyone did however, go home happy with a slice of cake and elaborate dish. Ms Lee Mi Kyoung, was pleased that these vowed to recreate this healthy and edible works of art. masterpieces actually originated from her The workshop was a success and the ladies were so overjoyed with the end-result that they went homeland of South Korea. home happy with a portion to serve their loved ones. 62 sporting S o cia l F un fun 63

Get your happy hormones Chef Gina makes a classroom comeback flowing Donovan shows with these and wows with three unique recipes events and promise, Lim reigns activities Lunar New Year Delicacies Saturday, 12 January 2019 supreme Eight lucky ladies attended the first lesson taught by Chef Tennis Singles Tournament Gina Choong in over a decade. Chef Gina stopped teaching Saturday, 10 November 2018 cooking lessons after she opened Kitchen Capers, a shop that sells bakeware and packaging materials for cakes & pastries. Donovan Tan was a surprise hit at the club’s Tennis Singles Tournament Despite her decade long hiatus, Chef Gina at the Garden site on Saturday, 10 November. was an instant hit with the participants after they witnessed the passion and love Only 11, Donovan showed his precocity with brilliant displays to finish she has for baking and cooking. She was as the second runner-up. A last-minute entry to the event, Donovan also clearly unable to restrain her other displayed tenacity as he bounced around the court with energy and passion from surfacing, teaching. enthusiasm. Chef Gina brought along three unique recipes for Lunar New Year delicacies The club’s tennis captain Lim Kong Wee again showed his prowess to Lychee Nian Gao, Golden Ingots and Golden Lotus Chicken. be recrowned champion in a field of six players. With her steady groundstrokes, sound Members were pleasantly surprised when they went through Title aside, there were bragging rights too for Lim on a day of wonderful tactical execution and calm demeanour the recipes and realised how Chef Gina managed to simplify weather in the tournament with a round-robin format. Ee Lin certainly gave Kong Wee a run for the recipes for these dishes especially for the Nian Gao which typically requires several hours on end to make. Chef Gina his money. will be back on Saturday, 2 March for more quick and easy Lim was undefeated, and first runner-up Chin Ee Lin also impressed, recipes. Call now before all the seats are filled. winning four of her matches. The club thanks Yonex-Sunrise for sponsoring the Yonex Tour tennis balls for this tournament and also preparing a gift for each participant.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 9 November 2019 for the next Tennis Singles Tournament.

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Children’s Party Friday, 16 November 2018

Magicians are a rare breed.

They used to be omnipresent in the past for performing magic tricks was a fad that had a strong following. When kids enjoyed These days, magicians are still around. But they are seldom given a holistic experience the recognition when it comes to publicity and presence. Magician Tommy with nature So when a magician performed at the Children’s Adventure Camp 2018 club’s Children’s Party on November Monday, 26 November to Wednesday, 28 November 2018 16, it was a rare occurrence. charms the kids A holistic experience with nature. And the 16 attendees, inclusive of parents, thoroughly That was the main reason for organising The Children’s Party, from 26 to 28 enjoyed the show. November. Twenty children attended the camp as the kids were taken to a nature park, Jacob Ballas and an animal farm after that. Coincidentally, the It was a fun-filled, intimate affair and magician Tommy name of the venue was “The Animal Resort”. enthralled the kids with his tricky displays. Pancakes were served for breakfast on the second day with ample maple Games likes Musical Statues, Treasure hunts as well as syrup. Then the kids were pampered with attending a movie, the Opposites games were played. “Ralph Wrecks the Internet” after the nature activity.

The kids and parents were spoilt On the last day of the camp, the kids had a hands-on with delicious treats and food. experience at a pottery place entitled “Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle” where they made their very own artefacts to be The party ended with a lucky draw collected at the Post-Adventure Camp Christmas Party on Sunday, 23 December. and every child present went home with a gift from the party. The event was held from 1pm to 4pm at the Heliconia Room. The organisers surprised the children with their pottery The next Children’s Party will be a artefacts from their camp. There were 22 participants at the “Children’s Day Themed-Party” on party and they were given novelty and fun awards. Sunday, 6 October 2019. A few games were also played as the organisers also displayed the videos/pictures of the camp as a reminder of the activities/ journey for camp. Country Club

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All fees are in Singapore Dollars and inclusive of GST. 70 on the o N the C a l endar calendar71 golfing MEN & LADIES MEDALS (STROKEPLAY) LADIES MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Date : Sunday, 10 March 2019 (1st Round) LADIES C DIVISION (STABLEFORD) & Saturday, 16 March 2019 (2nd Round) QUALIFYING ROUND FOR Sunday, 17 March 2019 (Final Round) (Qualifying Round on Sunday 03 March 2019 in conjunction with medals) THE CLUB MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Venue : Tampines Course LADIES MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Entry Fee : $26.75 Date : Sunday, 03 March 2019 Buggy Fee : $25.68 Venue : Tampines Course Entry Fee : $10.70 A knockout competition for members (Ladies) with current handicap index of 0 to 18.0. Eight Best Nett Buggy Fee : $25.68 players from handicap index 0 to 18.0 will qualify for the matchplay competition proper. Draw shall be Closing Date : thursday, 21 February 2019 as follows: Upper Half lower Half 1 vs 8 2 vs 7 THE CLUB MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP 4 vs 5 3 vs 6 Date : Saturday, 09 March 2019 (1st Round) Prizes will be awarded to the Champion and Runner-up. Once a draw is finalised, any withdrawal will Sunday, 10 March 2019 (2nd Round) be considered as walkover i.e. no replacement. Saturday, 16 March 2019 (3rd Round) The top 8 Qualifiers are required to confirm their participation by Monday, 04 March 2019 before 3:00pm. Sunday, 17 March 2019 (Final Round) (Qualifying Round on Sunday 03 March 2019 in conjunction with medals) IMPORTANT NOTES Venue : Tampines Course THE CLUB MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP & Entry Fee : $26.75 LADIES MATCHPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Buggy Fee : $25.68 Due to limited flights at Tampines Course, two matches will be assigned to one flight to create more flights for social play. Buffers for smooth cross-over is provided, further overtaking however is not A knockout competition for male Members (Men) with current handicap index of 0 to 15.4. permitted. The understanding and cooperation of competitors is much appreciated. 16 best gross players will qualify for the matchplay competition proper. There will be no provision of Handicap Flt Sat 09 March Sun 10 March Sat 16 March Sun 17 March Stroke for this competition and seeding/draw for players will be based on the results of the medal, as follows: Men’s 1st Rnd Ladies - 1st Rnd ladies - 2nd Rnd ladies - Final Rnd Upper Half lower Half Flt 1 (Match 1) 1 vs 16 (Match 1) 1 vs 8 Ladies Final Match 1 vs 16 2 vs 15 (Match 2) 8 vs 9 (Match 2) 2 vs 7 8 vs 9 7 vs 10 Men - 3rd Rnd men - Final Rnd 4 vs 13 3 vs 14 Flt 2 (Match 3) 4 vs 13 (Match 1) 3 vs 6 (Match 1) (Final Match) 5 vs 12 6 vs 11 (Match 4) 5 vs 12 (Match 2) 4 vs 5 (Match 2) Men - 2nd Rnd Prizes will be awarded to the Champion, Runner-up and Joint 3rd placing. Flt 3 (Match 5) 2 vs 15 (Match 1) Once the draw is finalised, any withdrawal will be considered as walkover i.e. no replacement. (Match 6) 7 vs 10 (Match 2) The top 16 Qualifiers are required to confirm their participation by Monday, 04 March 2019 before 3:00pm. Flt 4 (Match 7) 3 vs 14 (Match 3) (Match 8) 6 vs 11 (Match 4)

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Think you can be the next champ? Sign up for ONGOING GYMNASIUM sports our sports tournaments and give us your best ACTIVITIES &recreation performance on the courts and in the Gym! When Thursday, 31 January 2019 Thursday, 28 February 2019 Thursday, 28 March 2019

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Adi Bharatt Years of Years of 8 Experience 15 Experience Yoga-Flow and Stretch Personal Trainer & Fitness Basic Exercise Course Instructor Fitness Instructor Course • United States Sport Academy Certified Personal Course Yoga with Joelle Chew is a great way to rejuvenate Basic First Aid • Singapore Sports Council (SSC) • CPR & AED Group Exercise Leader the aches and strains from golf. Joelle promises a • American College of Sports full body workout with muscle flexibility exercises and Medicine (ACSM) designed to help you in golf. Basic First Aid • CPR & AED When “if it doesn’t challenge you, “the pain you feel today will be the Every Wednesday It doesn’t change you” strength you feel tomorrow” Where Glass Gym

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sports complex @ 6592 0313 / 6592 0312 All fees are in Singapore Dollars and inclusive of GST. 74 on the o N the C a l endar calendar75 It’s all about having a great time doing the things you love and making new friends. Now you can enjoy the best of Looking to jazz up your home cooking? Learn how both worlds with these exciting classes and activities! to cook and bake the yummiest dishes and treats, social kitchen with a little helping hand from the culinary experts. activities workshops QUICK EASY NUTRITIOUS CHINESE CUISINE WORKSHOP RECIPES FOR BUSY MUMS A DEMO WORKSHOP PILATES for Golfers (beginners) By Chef Shih A DEMO WORKSHOP Have your ever experienced injuries on your lower back, By Chef Gina Choong shoulders, elbows and wrist when playing Golf? Date Saturday, 6 April 2019 Date Saturday, 2 March 2019 10.00am to 12.30pm Join Pilates for Golfers to 10.00am to 12.30pm Fees Member: $69.55; Guest: $80.25 condition your body for Fees Member: $69.55; Closing date Friday, 29 March 2019 golf by improving your Guest: $80.25 Minimum Pax 10 pax core strength, flexibility, Closing date Friday, 22 February 2019 stability and balance. Let TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING Minimum Pax 10 pax • Fish Maw Soup

the exercise routine help • Braised Seafood • Baked Tom Yum Noodles Join this class to improve and enhance you improve your golf Yee Fu Noodles Learn to make tomyam paste from your body’s overall strength, flexibility and swings leading to more • Coca Cola Chicken Wings scratch to cook a delightful Spicy endurance. Total Body Conditioning will tone powerful, accurate shots • DIY Mini Ngoh Hiang Appetizer dish with noodles and seafood. your upper and lower body regions which will and prevent common golf contribute to good posture and total body injuries. • Beer Chicken Soup Just Beer, Chicken and Sichuan alignment. peppercorns, that’s a failproof and Instructor Ms Lau Kian Lee delicious hearty soup to savour. Instructor Ms Chris Tan Day & Time Wednesday, 8.00 am to 9.00am Day & Time Sun, 4.30pm to 5.30pm • Sichuan Pork Tofu new (8 lessons per term) Make your own egg tofu from scratch Venue Glass Gym (Extension Room) Fee Members: $273.92; Guest : $284.62 and topped with Sichuan Pork and Chives. Fees (8 lessons) $96.30 (member); $107.00 (guest)

PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE & ITA LIAN MACARONS ON CRANBERRY ALMOND COOKIES A semi HA NDS- Workshop DANCING CLASSES ON A semi HA NDS- Workshop By Chef Serena Tang If you’ve been yearning to learn dancing, pick a date below and By Chef Serena Tang enrol enrol now! Get to learn the basics of social Cha Cha, Rock & Roll, social Foxtrot and many more with which you can groove at parties! now! activities Date Saturday, 23 March 2019 Date Saturday, 13 April 2019 10.00am to 12.30pm 10.00am to 12.30pm INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Fees Member: $53.50; Guest: $64.20 Fees Member: $53.50; Guest: $64.20 Closing date Friday, 15 March 2019 Closing date Friday, 5 April 2019 Instructor Ms Michelle Fong-Lim Instructor Mr Jack Goh Minimum Pax 10 pax Minimum Pax 10 pax Day & Time MONDAYS, Day & Time FRIDAYS, 8.00pm to 9.00pm 7.30pm to 8.30pm In this 2-in-1 class, learn: Learn all the tips and tricks to perfect this tricky Fees (8 lessons) $149.80 (member); Fees (8 lessons) $149.80 (member); - baking of pineapple dessert! $160.50 (guest) $160.50 (guest) carrot cake; making of silky cream Italian macarons are the Instructor Mr Sam Fong cheese frosting and best type of macarons! They BEGINNERS’ LEVEL Day & Time TUESDAYS, simple decoration plus are chewy in the inside and 8.00pm to 9.00pm BALLROOM & SOCIAL DANCE frosting. crispy on the outside. Learn Fees (8 lessons) $149.80 (member); Instructor Mr Jovyn Low - baking of cranberry to make macaron shells in this workshop and also $160.50 (guest) Day & Time THURSDAYS, almond cookies. learn to make two kinds 6.30pm to 7.30pm of delicious filling: Salted Fees (8 lessons) $149.80 (member); Caramel and Chocolate Mint $160.50 (guest) flavours

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Johnnie Walker Gold Label Night Saturday, 1 December 2018

From the auric tablecloths to the shiny dresses worn by the Johnnie Walker ambassadors and the gold-coloured whiskies that were being downed and After the Johnnie Walker history lesson, participants at Gold Label Night were relished, it was truly a night to remember for 92 participants. treated to an impressive buffet spread that the F&B team whipped up.

Held the Garden Banquet Room, The Gold Label Night revealed some Plus the live entertainment for the night, performers Evan and Majorie, also interesting facets over the Johnnie Walker brand’s history, and how serenaded and crooned their ways into the hearts of the audience. it all started from humble beginnings to now claiming the household name status it truly holds. There was also a lucky draw held where participants could take home their very own bottle of Johnnie Walker Whisky. All five lucky draw prizes were The Brand, Johnnie Walker, was created in 1860 when John Walker & presented by TMCC’s Food and Beverage Committee Member Chan Wing Sons began to export the family’s whisky. More than 150 years later, Leong. it is world’s biggest-selling Scotch whisky brand, available in almost every country worldwide. Lucky draw prizes: 1st prize - JW Blue Label Limited Edition Winner: Kim Sau Wah The brand’s iconic square bottles were introduced by John Walker’s 2nd prize - John Walker & Sons XR21 Winner: Christina Chua son, Alexander Walker, in 1860. This soon became a signature of the 3rd prize - JW Aged 18 Years Old Winner: John Bay brand and helped differentiate Johnnie Walker from its competitors. 4th prize - JW Green Label Winner: Choi Sui-Lan 5th prize - JW Gold Label Reserve Bullion Winner: L S Ong Another identifying trait of the Johnnie Walker Bottle was and will forever be the label, which, since 1860, is applied at an angle of 24 The Sponsor for the evening, Moet Hennessy Diaego (MHD), was satisfied degrees upwards left to right and allows text to be made larger, more visible, and with how the entire evening turned out. allowing consumers to identify it at a distance. Raising awareness for the Johnnie Walker Brand’s different “arms” has been a challenge and the Gold Label Night accomplished just that. 78 bites & B ites & C heer cheer 79

Johnnie Walker Gold Label Night 80 bites & B ites & C heer cheer 81

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For enquiries F&B Office @ 6592 0386

All prices are subject to prevailing GST. Photos for illustration only. 82 bites & B ites & C heer cheer 83 garden Weekend golfers’ Specials terrace JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2019

January February Sat, 9 & Sun, 10 Feb 19 Yellow Ginger Chicken Rice Set (sambal long bean served with shallot Lunch Specials Lunch Specials rice, vegetable soup & spring onion ginger dip)

Sat, 2 & Sun, 3 Feb 19 Smoked Oyster Mee Sua with Double Broth Claypot Lamb Stew with (fatt choy, long cabbage, poached egg & Black Fungus & Mushroom pork belly) Sat, 23 & Sun, 24 Feb 19 (served with steamed rice) Sat, 16 & Sun, 17 Feb 19 Nasi Campur Bali Prawn & Pork Rib Noodles (sayur lodeh, sambal hebi, boiled egg, mutton rending & chicken (dry/soup) Roasted Pork Chop with Satay) (kang kong, beansprout & fish cake) Barbeque Sauce (potato wedges & seasonal vegetables) Vietnamese Beef Kway Teow Soup Garden Pandan Nasi Lemak Set (sliced onion, basil leaf, (chicken wing, sambal ikan bilis with beansprout, cilantro & green lime) peanut, fried egg, stir fried sambal long Nasi Campur Bali Hainanese Beef Stew in Claypot bean & kunning fish)

Sat, 26 & Sun, 27 Jan 19

Lor Mee (pork belly, fried fish, egg, fish cake, prawn & ngoh hiang)

Hainanese Beef Stew in Claypot (white radish, black fungus & carrot served with steamed rice) Prawn & Pork Rib Noodles (dry/soup)

Garden Pandan Nasi Lemak Set

Vietnamese Beef Kway Teow Soup

Photos for illustration only. 84 bites & B ites & C heer Tampines Golfers’ Terrace & Tampines Golfers’ L o u n g e cheer 85

January Lunch Specials

Sat, 26 & Sun, 27 Jan 19 February 6 Treasures Yong Tau Fu Lunch Specials with Double Boiled Soup (served with noodles / rice) Sat, 9 & Sun, 10 Feb 19 Braised Herbal Beef Cube in Claypot Bak Chor Mee (root vegetable, Chinese wine & (sliced pork, pork dumpling, mushroom served with steamed rice) prawn, fish cake, prawn dumpling, mushroom, minced pork & pig’s liver)

Ginger Chicken Soup in Claypot Bak Chor Mee (served with steamed rice)

Sat, 16 & Sun, 17 Feb 19

Nasi Kandar Set (grilled chicken, curry vegetable, sambal prawn & emping)

Stir-fried Black Bean Kway Teow with Sliced Pork (kai lan served with cabbage soup)

Sat, 23 & Sun, 24 Feb 19 Braised Beef Brisket with Mee Kia Operating Hours: Sat, 2 & Sun, 3 Feb 19 Braised Beef Brisket Mondays with Mee Kia Nasi Kandar Set (served with double boiled broth) Closed Herbal Lamb Stew in Claypot Pandan Nasi Lemak Set (carrot, turnip with broccoli served Wednesdays (fried chicken wings, otah, with garlic rice) fried ikan kunning, long bean, 12.00pm to 8.00pm egg, cucumber & sambal) Crystal Vermicelli with Scallop & Prawn in Milk Tuesdays, Thursdays to Broth Tampines Golfers’ Lounge Sundays & Public Holidays (kai lan, seaweed, tomoto, 7.00am to 8.00pm wolfberries & poached egg)

Photos for illustration only. 86 Tuesday, 22 January to Tuesday, 19 February 2019 bites & B ites & C heer cheer 87 Lunar New Year

Individual 4-person 6-person 8-person(A) 8-person(B) SET MENU SET MENU SET MENU SET MENU SET MENU $88.00 per person $398.00 $398.00 $528.00 $628.00 Min: 2 persons

Chilled双星报喜 Marinated (泰式海蜇拼潮阳虾枣) Jellyfish Prosperity发财鱼生 Yu Sheng Lobster发财龙虾鱼生 Yu Sheng Prosperity发财鱼生 Yu Sheng Abalone豪门鱼生（鲍鱼鱼生） Yu Sheng with Chaoyang Prawn Roll

Braised满园喜庆（花膠瑶柱蟹肉羹） Fish Maw with Braised好运齐来 Abalone (鲍鱼带子海参羹) with Fresh Scallop Braised满园喜庆（花膠瑶柱蟹肉羹） Fish Maw with Braised喜燕东来（冬茸鸡茸燕窝羹） Bird’s Nest with Braised好运齐来 Abalone (鲍鱼带子海参羹) with Fresh Scallop Dried Scallop & Crabmeat & Sea Cucumber Thick Soup Dried Scallop & Crabmeat Minced Chicken & Melon & Sea Cucumber Thick Soup Thick Soup Thick Soup

Cantonese锦绣春明（特酱烧鸭） Style Roasted Duck Pan-Fried富贵有鱼 Cod (香煎鳕鱼) Fish in Light Sauce Pan-Fried富贵有鱼 Cod (香煎鳕鱼) Fish in Light Sauce Roasted金鸡迎新春 Crispy (蒜香吊烧鸡) Chicken Steamed一帆风顺(豆酥蒸金目鲈) Sea Bass with with Garlic Bean Crumb King嘻哈大笑（大海虾二食) Prawn cooked in 2 ways Cantonese锦绣春明（特酱烧鸭） Style Roasted Duck Braised金钱满地 Goose (天白菇扣鹅掌) Web with “Tianbai” Mushroom & Pan-Fried身壮力健 Japanese (黑松露煎日本和牛) Wagyu Beef Roasted金鸡迎新春 Crispy (蒜香吊烧鸡) Chicken Seasonal Vegetable with Black Truffle Braised发财好市（蚝豉发菜) Dried Oyster with with Garlic Sautéed心想事成（XO Fresh Scallop酱带子炒豆苗) Roasted Meat & Sea Moss with Pea Shoot in XO Sauce

Seafood金银满屋(海鲜炒饭) Fried Rice Braised腰钱万贯 Abalone (8头鲍鱼扣刺参) (8 head) King嘻哈大笑（大海虾二食) Prawn cooked in 2 ways with Sea Cucumber Steamed一团和气（腊味糯米饭） Glutinous Rice Braised发财好市（蚝豉发菜) Dried Oyster with with Waxed Meat Roasted Meat & Sea Moss Cream合家团圆（红豆沙汤丸） of Red Bean with Braised锦上添花（天白菇鱼鳔扒豆苗) Dried Fish Maw with Glutinous Rice Ball Braised长丝亿丰年 Bee Hoon (雪菜鸭丝焖米粉) with Shredded “Tian Bai” Mushroom & Pea Shoot Duck Chilled招财进宝 Lemongrass (海底椰芦荟果冻) Jelly Braised延年益寿（鲍汁焖伊面） Ee Fu Noodle with Sea Coconut & aloe Vera with Abalone Essence Braised长丝亿丰年 Bee Hoon (雪菜鸭丝焖米粉) with Cream合家团圆（红豆沙汤丸） of Red Bean with Shredded Duck Glutinous Rice Ball Chilled招财进宝 Lemongrass (海底椰芦荟果冻) Jelly with Sea Coconut & aloe Vera Cream合家团圆（红豆沙汤丸） of Red Bean with Glutinous Rice Ball

Prices are inclusive of prevailing GST, 10% for non-members. Photos are for illustration only. Prices are inclusive of prevailing GST, 10% for non-members. Photos are for illustration only. 88 Tuesday, 22 January to Tuesday, 19 February 2019 bites & B ites & C heer cheer 89 Lunar New Year

10-person(A) 10-person(B) 10-person(C) 10-person(D) SET MENU SET MENU SET MENU SET MENU $648.00 $738.00 $928.00 $1,488.00 Advance Order

Abalone豪门鱼生（鲍鱼鱼生） Yu Sheng Prosperity发财鱼生 Yu Sheng Lobster发财龙虾鱼生 Yu Sheng Abalone豪门鱼生（鲍鱼鱼生） Yu Sheng

Braised满园喜庆（花膠瑶柱蟹肉羹） Fish Maw with Braised好运齐来 Abalone (鲍鱼带子海参羹) with Fresh Scallop Stewed发财聚宝盆菜（鲍鱼盆菜） Eight Treasures 红运当头（港式全体沙皮乳猪）BBQ Suckling Pig Dried Scallop & Crabmeat & Sea Cucumber Thick Soup Abalone, Prawn, Dried Scallop, Thick Soup Sea Cucumber, Dried Oyster, Fish Maw, Mushroom, Sea Moss, Pork Double满载而归（高汤凤吞燕 Boiled Bird’s Nest ） Steamed年年有鱼（港蒸龙虎斑） Dragon Garoupa, Knuckle, Cabbage, Roasted Pork with Chicken 吉星普照（菜脯蒸鳕鱼）Steamed Cod Fish with ‘Chye Po’ Cantonese Style

Steamed年年有鱼 Soon (港蒸笋壳鱼) Hock, Pan-Fried富贵有鱼 Cod (香煎鳕鱼) Fish in Light Sauce Roasted金鸡迎新春 Crispy (蒜香吊烧鸡) Chicken Cantonese锦绣春明（特酱烧鸭） Style Roasted Duck Hong Kong Style with Garlic Pan-Fried身壮力健 Japanese (黑松露煎日本和牛) Wagyu Beef King嘻哈大笑（大海虾二食) Prawn cooked in 2 ways Black福禄寿全 Pepper (黑椒鹿肉) Venison with Black Truffle Sautéed子孙昌盛（黑松露夏果带子) Fresh Scallop with Truffle & Macadamia Nuts Braised发财好市（蚝豉发菜) Dried Oyster with Braised庆丰年年（海鲜焖面卜） Ee Fu Noodle Fried四季平安(椒盐猪壳) Pork with Salt & Pepper Roasted Meat & Sea Moss with Seafood Braised锦上添花（天白菇鱼鳔扒豆苗) Fish Maw with “Tian Bai” Mushroom & Pea Shoot Claypot年年丰收（油鸭腿腊味砂煲饭） Rice with Steamed一团和气（腊味糯米饭） Glutinous Rice Pan-Fried黄金满屋 Chinese (红豆窝饼) Pancake Waxed Duck & Waxed Meat with Waxed Meat Stuffed with Red Bean Paste Braised延年益寿（鲍汁焖伊面） Ee Fu Noodle with Abalone Essence Double花开富贵 Boiled (红枣泡参炖雪蛤) Hashima Chilled招财进宝 Lemongrass (海底椰芦荟果冻) Jelly with Ginseng & Red Dates with Sea Coconut & aloe Vera Cream合家团圆（红豆沙汤丸） of Red Bean with Glutinous Rice Ball

Prices are inclusive of prevailing GST, 10% for non-members Prices are inclusive of prevailing GST, 10% for non-members 90 c l ub inf o rmati o n club information91 RECIPROCAL CLUBS golf Only valid until Friday, Hong Kong 15 February 2019 australia FAST FACTS Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club The Lakes Golf Club 139 Tai Au Mun Road, Cnr King Street & Vernon Ave, Clearwater Bay, New Territories, Hong Kong Eastlakes, New South Wales Garden Course: GOLF OFFICES OPERATING HOURS Tel : 852 2335 3882 Tel: +61 (02) 9669 1311 Fax : 852 2719 4207 Fax: +61 (02) 9669 6206 www.cwbgolf.org www.thelakesgolfclub.com.au 18-hole Buggy/Caddie/Walking Course Garden COURSE [email protected] [email protected] Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 7.00am to 7.30pm • Golf Course Designer: Thomson, Wolveridge, Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays Affiliate Clubs Sheshan Golf Club Tel : 82 327 418 562 Fream & Associates (1984) Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am to 7.30pm Lane 288 New Lin Yin Avenue Fax : 82 327 439 108 Sheshan National Tourism Resort www.sky72.com • Redesigned: Max Wexler (1992) in collaboration with Australia Songjiang District, then Club Captain Tan Puay Huat. Tampines COURSE Moonah Links Shanghai 201602 Teddy Valley Golf & Country Club Tel : 86 21 5779 8008 365 Hanchangro, Andeokmyeon, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 7.00am to 7.30pm 55 Peter Thomson Drive Phil Jacobs (2004) in collaboration with Fingal VIC 3939, Australia Fax : 86 21 5779 8006 Seoguipo City, Jeju, Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays www.sheshangolf.com South Korea 699-921 then Club President Tan Puay Huat. Tel : 61 3 5988 2000 Mondays Closed Fax : 61 3 5988 2094 Tel : 82 647 931 201 • Reconfigured: Phil Jacobs (2015) www.moonahlinks.com.au Spring City Golf & Lake Resort Fax : 82 647 931 108 Wednesdays 9.30am to 7.30pm Tangchi Yiliang, Yunnan Province www.teddyvalley.com • Total Yardage: 6,427 yards; 5,887metres (Par 70) Terrey Hills Golf & Country Club Peoples Republic of China, 652103 • Course Rating: 71.4 116 Booralie Road, Terrey Hills Tel : 86 871 6767 1188 or Malaysia New South Wales, Australia 2084 86 871 6767 1185 • Turf on Fairways: Zoysia matrella PROSHOP & DRIVING RANGE www.springcityresort.com The Mines Resort & Golf Club Tel : 61 2 9450 0155 Jalan Kelikir, Mines Resort City, • Turf on Greens: Paspalum seasle 2000 OPERATING HOURS Fax : 61 2 9450 0034 43300 Seri Kembangan www.terreyhillsgolf.com.au Suzhou Jinji Lake International • Driving Range: 34 practice bays with short game practice Golf Club Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel : 60 3 8943 2288 area (bunkers, chipping & putting) Garden Course Woodlands Golf Club No. 2 Guobin Road, Fax : 60 3 8943 9212 109 White Street Suzhou Industrial Park, • Clubhouse Architects: Ballew McFarland, Inc. of Irvine, California Other weekdays 7.00am to 6.30pm Jiangsu, 215021, China www.minesgolf.com.my Mordialloc, Victoria 3195 Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays 7.00am to 7.30pm Australia Tel : 86 512 6288 6868 or Tel : 61 3 9580 3455 86 512 6288 3426 Thailand Tuesdays & Thursdays 12.00pm to 6.30pm www.woodlandsgolf.com.au www.jinjilakegolf.com Alpine Golf Club [email protected] Only valid from Saturday, 99 Moo 9 Bangkhan-Sathaneevithayu Road Tampines Course: HONG KONG 16 February 2019 Klong 5, Klong Luang Tampines Course Yarra Yarra Golf Club Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club Pathumthani 12120, Thailand Mondays Closed 567 Warrigal Road, 139 Tai Au Mun Road, Tel : 66 0 577 3333 18-hole Buggy Course Bentleigh East, Clearwater Bay, New Territories, Hong Kong Fax : 66 2 577 7100 Wednesdays 12.00pm to 6.15pm Victoria 3165, Australia Tel : 852 2335 3882 www.alpinegolfclub.com Tel: (61) 9575 0575 Fax : 852 2719 4207 • Golf Course Designer: Max Wexler (1988) Other weekdays 7.00am to 6.15pm Fax: (61) 9575 0585 www.cwbgolf.org Lakewood Country Club Co. Ltd • Redesigned by: Christ Pitman (1994) in collaboration with Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays 7.00am to 7.15pm www.yarrayarra.com.au [email protected] KM 18 Bangna-Trad Trad Bangplee Bangchalong then Club President Tan Puay Huat. CAMBODIA Indonesia Samuthpraken 10540 Thailand Driving Range Garden Course: Tel : 66 2312 6278 86 Improvement Works (2009) Angkor Golf Resort Damai Indah Golf Tuesdays & Thursdays 10.00am to 9.00pm Kasekam Villiage, Sra Nga Bumi Serpong Fax : 66 2312 6070 Phil Jacobs (2017) www.lakewoodcountryclub.co.th National Route 6 (Airport Road) Damai (BSD) Course • Total Yardage: 6,887metres (Par 72) Other days & Public Holidays 7.00am to 9.00pm Siem Reap, Cambodia Jln. Bukit Golf I, Sektor VI,Serpong Tel: +855 (0) 63 767 688 Tangerang 15310, Indonesia Loch Palm Golf Club • Course Rating: 76.1 Fax: +855 (0) 63 761 140 38 Moo 5 Vichitsongdram Rd Tel : 62 21 537 0290 • Turf on Fairways & Roughs: Zoysia matrella For enquiries, kindly call: www.angkor-golf.com Fax : 62 21 537 0288 Kathu District, Phuket 83000, www.damaiindahgolf.com Thailand • Turf on Greens: Paspalum platinum TE • Garden Golf Office 6592 0343 or 6545 1731 China Tel : 66 076 321 929 34 • Tampines Golf Office 6513 7818 or 6513 7819 Fax : 66 076 321 927 8 • Clubhouse Architects: Gaurang Khemka, URBNarc Pte Ltd Imperial Springs International Summit Club Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) Course www.lochpalm.com 1 Imperial Springs Avenue, Conghua Marina Indah, Penjaringan, Kapuk Jakarta 14470, Indonesia Guangdong 510970, China Red Mountain Golf Club Tel : 86 20 3108 8888 Tel : 62 21 588 2388 Caddie Services 18-Hole 9-Hole COURSE CLOSURE FOR MAINTENANCE Fax : 62 21 588 2391 119 Moo 4 Vichitsongkram Rd, Fax : 86 20 3108 8098 Kathu District, Phuket 83120, (with buggy) www.imperialsprings.com Royale Jakarta Golf Club Thailand Garden Course Tel : 66 076 322 000 1 Red Flag Valley, Dalian Jalan Raya Halim Tiga, Twin-share $64.20 $32.10 Tuesdays (AM) & Thursdays (AM) Halim Perdanakusuma Jakarta Timur 13610, Fax : 66 076 322 009 (1 caddie to 2 golfers) ($32.10 per golfer) Cha’an Village Hongqi Town www.mbkgolf.com/redmountain Tampines Course Ganjingzi District, Dalian 116033, China Indonesia Tel : 86 411 8646 6666 Tel : 62 21 80 888 999 Single golfer $42.80 $21.40 Mondays (Whole day) & Wednesdays (AM) Fax : 62 21 80 878 877 Riverdale Golf Club Fax : 86 411 8428 0471 123/5 Moo1 Tiwanon Road, www.rfvgolf.com www.royalejakarta.com Bang Kadi Sub-District, Muang Pathum Thani District, Reignwood Pine Valley Japan *Cash payment required for caddie services CHANGING ROOMS Pathum Thani 12000, Thailand All rates are in Singapore dollar and inclusive of 7% GST. Garden Course: Pine Valley, Nankou Nongchang, Ashinoko Country Club Tel : 66 02501 2789 Changping District, 4708 Minamiharasuga, Mishima-shi, Fax : 66 02501 1833 Golf : Daily 6.45am to 10.00pm Beijing, 102202, China Shizuoka 411-0000, Japan www.mbkgolf.com/riverdale Sports : Daily 6.45am to 10.00pm Tel : 86 10 89796868 Tel : 81 55 985 2122 Fax : 86 10 6977 7969 Fax : 81 55 985 2480 Vietnam www.reignwood.com www.ashinokocc.com Tampines Course [email protected] The Montgomerie Links Dien Ngoc Commune, Mondays Closed Korea Dien Ban District, Tuedays to Sundays 6.45am to 8.00pm Quang Nam Province, Members will be charged the prevailing Sky 72 Golf Club Vietnam guest green fees (to be paid by cash or 2029-1, Woonseo- Dong, Tel : 84 510 3 942 942 credit card) at the respective clubs. Joong- Gu, Incheon, Korea www.montgomerielinks.com [email protected] 92 c l ub inf o rmati o n club food information93 beverage& GARDEN VIEW RESTAURANT (GVR) POOLSIDE COVERED TERRACE (PCT) Situated in the main clubhouse of Garden Course, it can accommodate 130 persons in a comfortable air-con, elegant setting. With a panoramic view of the golf course, Overlooking the best view of both worlds, a panoramic view of Garden Course and the calm water of mesmerising pool amidst beautiful the Garden View Restaurant offers attentive service, and warm ambience. landscape, the Poolside Covered Terrace is a good venue for barbecue or social gatherings and can hold 30 tables with buffet tables placed on the pool deck. Operating Hours Daily For bookings of rooms for private functions, please call F&B office at Tel: 6592 0386 / 6592 0385. Lunch : 12.00pm to 3.00pm (Last Order – 2.30pm) Dinner : 6.30pm to 10.00pm (Last Order – 9.30pm) Closed on Mondays except on Public Holidays TAMPINES GOLFERS’ LOUNGE (TGL) Tel: 6545 2891 / 6592 0388. Tampines Golfers’ Lounge (air-conditioned) adjacent to the non-airconditioned Golfers’ Terrace for dining. Operating Hours: GARDEN BANQUET ROOM (GBR) Mondays Closed Wednesdays 2.00pm to 8.00pm Whatever the need, weddings, birthdays, product launches, golf prize-presentation etc, GBR can cater up to 250 diners with its balcony Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays 7.00am to 8.00pm overlooking the serene surroundings of the Garden Course. Tel: 6592 0386 / 6592 0385 GARDEN VIEW WING GARDEN LOUNGE (GL) heliconia Room The lounge is situated adjacent to Garden View Restaurant and members can enjoy the magnificent view of the Garden Course. st 1Storey Need to hold board meetings, workshops, seminars etc? Book the Heliconia Room with seating capacity from 30 to 60 persons, Operating Hours: offering various set-ups. Sundays to Thursdays 3.00pm to 10.00pm (Last Order – 9.30pm) Fridays & Saturdays 3.00pm to 12.00am (Last Order – 11.30pm) Closed on Mondays except on Public Holidays ixora Room Tel: 6592 0319 Cooking and baking are such an enjoyment with a stylish kitchen studio. The room can also be used to conduct talks ranging from beauty to personal enrichment up to 40 persons. So look out for the various activities that we have in store for you printed in the bi- GARDEN GOLFERS’ TERRACE (GGT) monthly newsmagazine.

Better known as the “19th hole”, GGT is the Club’s acknowledged watering hole for golfers following a game. Serving local, Japanese and western favourites, the terrace can accommodate 140 people. lotus Room Operating Hours: nd Storey Dining in privacy is guaranteed here. To add some sizzle to your events with musical touch, look no further, karaoke is recommended Mondays 11.00am to 8.00pm (Last Order – 7.30pm) 2 for more fun! Seating capacity – 20 pax is available for booking. Tuesdays to Thursdays 7.00am to 8.00pm (Last Order – 7.30pm)

Fridays to Sundays & Eve of Public Holidays 7.00am to 10.00pm (Last Order – 9.30pm) Tel: 6545 4603/ 6592 0380 hibiscus Room

More spacious than the Lotus Room, you may organise your gathering and dine in private here. Seating capacity is 30 to 60 persons. GARDEN EVENTS ROOM (GER) Minimum of four tables booking at menu price of $535 per table.

The Events Room caters up to 100 persons for sit-down dinners and has parquet flooring for dancing. The room is also a popular venue for the club’s social activities. karaoke Lounge Tel: 6592 0386 / 6592 0385. Belt out your best hit songs at the self-operated Karaoke Lounge, with a seating capacity for 20 persons.

Poolside Cafeteria Operating Hours: Sundays to Thursdays 10.00am to 10.00pm With a prime vantage point overlooking the swimming pool at the Sports Complex, this poolside retreat is the perfect place for refreshing the Fridays, Saturdays & Eve of Public Holidays 10.00am to 12.00 midnight spirit after a day of fun in the sun. Famous for its local fare served up with a warm smile. Closed on Mondays Operating Hours: Tuesdays to Fridays 12.00pm to 8.00pm (Last Order – 7.30pm) Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays 8.00am to 8.00pm (Last Order – 7.30pm) Closed on Mondays

*All rates are in Singapore dollar and inclusive of 7% GST. 94 c l ub inf o rmati o n quiz & 1. Which province in China was the win 95 destination that TMCC members visited during the Golf Trip organised by the club Five$100 in November 2018? sports& a. Hainan F&B VOUCHERS b. Henan JANUARY/ SWIMMING POOLS ECLIPSE FOR TEENS recreation c. Hunan up for grabs! FEBRUARY (a) Olympic-size Pool A delightful venue created as a space 2019 issue (b) Children’s Pool. exclusively for children of members between 2. how many spectacular years is the Garden Course Operating Hours 12 and 21 years of age. celebrating this year? Daily 7.00am to 9.00pm The following are available for use. a. 35 years Free-of-charge for members - Xbox 360 Kinect - TV room b. 36 years TENNIS COURTS - Foosball - Pool Table Operating Hours Instructor Mr Jack Goh c. 37 years Four hard courts are available. Daily 7.00am to 9.30pm Day Fridays, Operating Hours For enquiries, please call 6592 0312 / 7.30pm to 8.30pm 3. What was the theme for the Golf Yuletide Daily 7.00am to 10.00pm 6592 0313. Fees (8 lessons) $149.80 (member); Challenge 2018? Free-of-charge for members $160.50 (guest) Answers to Quiz and Win issue 6 Mahjong Room a. Sporty Christmas (November / December 2018) SQUASH COURT b. Colourful Christmas Located at 1st storey of Garden View Wing BEGINNERS’ LEVEL 1 C Three Two courts are available for use. with a dedicated room called Bougainvillea c. Elegant Christmas 2 B Gula Melaka Truffle Operating Hours Room, there are three automated mahjong Instructor Mr Jovyn Low Day Thursdays, 3 B Saturday, 19 January to Sunday 20 January 2019 Daily 7.00am to 10.00pm tables and two mahjong tables with tiles and 4. What did this month’s Golf Etiquette Article Free-of-charge for members chips available for bookings at no charge for 6.30pm to 7.30pm 4 B Repairing Ball Marks members. Minimum charge of guests’ fee Fees (8 lessons) $149.80 (member); Cover? Tennis Club Night applicable. $160.50 (guest) a. Five unspoken rules to follow whenever one 5 B Tampines Course New Banquet Room Operating Hours steps foot onto a golf course Last Thursday of the month. Total Body Conditioning Sundays to Thursday 8.00am to 10.30pm b. Understanding the new rules of golf 2019 6.30pm to 10.00pm Fridays, Saturdays & Congratulations Winners! Join this class to improve and enhance c. Repairing Divots JACKPOT LOUNGE Public Holidays 8.00am to your body’s overall strength, flexibility and Did you get all the answers right in the previous round? 12.00midnight endurance. Total Body Conditioning will These five lucky winners did. 18 jackpot machines tone your upper and lower body regions Reading Room 5. Which of the following golf club will be Open to all members only. which will contribute to good posture and converted from a Reciprocal Club to an Affiliate 1 N8471 Operating Hours Members can retreat into the Reading total body alignment. Club of TMCC come 16 February 2019? Daily 10.00am to 9.30pm Room to enjoy the latest newspapers and 2 H8352 Instructor Ms Chris Tan a. The Lakes Golf Club, Australia magazines in peace and comfort. 3 C3630 KARAOKE LOUNGE Operating Hours Day Sundays, b. Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, Hong Kong 4.30pm to 5.30pm Sundays to Thursdays 10.00am to 10.00pm Daily 7.00am to 9.30pm c. Sheshan Golf Club, China 4 S8520 Fee (8 lessons) $96.30* (member); Fridays, Saturdays & $107.00* (guest) 5 Y8743 Eve of Public Holidays 10.00am to Children’s Playroom Venue Glass Gym 12.00midnight The colourful and cheery room is filled with (Extension Room) here Closed on Mondays toys for click children’s enjoyment. PILATES to win THE GLASS GYM Operating Hours Pilates is known to help improve posture, Ardent gym goers will be greeted by a Daily 7.00am to 9.30pm core strength and flexibility. Join now to http://mailer.tmcc.org.sg/surveys.php?id=12 magnificent view of the pool and golf course reap the benefits of the pilates method with from the glass walls. No guest allowed. ON-GOING CLASSES AT TMCC the help of our qualified instructress. Our Personal training available courses cater to novices and advanced Operating Hours Closing Date: Monday, 18 February 2019. DANCING CLASSES pilates participants. Daily 7.00am to 9.30pm If you’ve been yearning to learn dancing, Terms & Conditions: Instructor Ms Lau Kian Lee TABLE TENNIS pick a date below and enrol now! Get to • Winners will be notified via post. Day & Time INTERMEDIATE: learn the basics of social Cha Cha, Rock & • Prizes are to be accepted as provided and are not exchangeable for cash. Thursdays, Located along the squash gallery, members and Roll, Foxtrot and many more which you can • A ballot will be conducted should there be more than five winners. 4.30pm to 5.30pm guests can enjoy this sport with bats and balls groove at parties! provided. Free-of-charge for members BEGINNERS: and guests. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 3.30pm to 4.30pm Operating Hours Venue Glass Gym Daily 7.00am to 10.00pm Instructor Ms Michelle Fong-Lim (Extension Room) Day Mondays, Fees (For 8 lessons) $239.68 (member); BASKETBALL & BADMINTON 8.00pm to 9.00pm $265.36 (guest) COURT Fees (8 lessons) $149.80 (member); $160.50 (guest) For basketball and badminton enthusiasts, both vigorous sports to sweat it out free-of-charge. Instructor Mr Sam Fong Operating Hours *All rates are in Singapore dollar and already Day Tuesdays, inclusive of 7% GST. Daily 7.00am to 10.00pm 8.00pm to 9.00pm Fees (8 lessons) $149.50 (member); $160.50 (guest) Tampines Hole #10