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committee contents Chairman Fock Siew Wah Club News Deputy Chairman Ng Chee Keong From the Editor’s desk 2 & staff Summer in Paris 2 Management Committee The Big Apple is as delicious as ever 6 President Lai Mun Onn Just cruising 7 Vice-President Eric Tan Spicy Mackerel Fried Rice 8 Secretary Ho Yap Kuan Payment Collection Advice 8 Treasurer Teh Lim Chai Group Comprehensive Golfer’s Insurance 9 Captain C. S. Kong Cashless payment with effect from Jan 1 9 Vice-Captain Mohamed Tahir A legacy of honesty 9 Member (Billiards & Bowling) Michael Goo Celebrating our long service heroes 10 Member (House & Bar) Khor Chee Kok Accepted Payment Mode 11 Annual General Meeting 11 Member (Newsletter) Peter Teo Notice of closure 11 Member (Swimming & Entertainment) Leo Yeow Member (Tennis) Kamal Ehsan GOLF NEWS Newsletter Committee Competition Results 12 Convenor Peter Teo An unusual sight 13 New Arrival! 13 Members Susie Seow Helen Neo Committee retains Challenge Trophy 14 Gerald Ho Hollow Coring programme 14 Hall of fame 15 Editorial Team We did well 18 Editor Irynn Wong Golf course markings 20 Editorial Assistant Belle Chung CENTRE STORY Staff Of epic proportions 16 Executive Staff Desmond Chua General Manager 6933-3968 BOWLING NEWS 35th Annual Bowling Championship 2014 20 Facilities Services Loh Mun Fai Manager 6933-3964 GYM/SOCIAL NEWS F&B Lifestyle January Gym Battle 2015 Results 21 Lionel Goh Manager 6933-3991 Make time for wine 21 Eve Chong Senior Executive (Corporate Sales) 6933-3969 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS HR & Administration Bridge 22 Leong Chee Kheong Senior Manager 6933-3993 Let’s Dance Party 22 Finance To Kukup we go! 23 Ted Choo Manager 6933-7030 Zumba Fun 23 Golf Operations Bokwa Step & Up 24 Edmund Chun Senior Manager 6933-3966 Bring your clubs in & we pay cash for it 27 Yeo Chook Yuen Senior Executive 6933 3951 Justina Tan Senior Executive 6933-3953 F&B NEWS Abdul Wahab Senior Supervisor 6933-3952 Tee Top 25 Muhammad Izan Executive 6933-3951 Little Harry’s Pub 27 Corporate Communications E. Sarn Thai Cuisine 28 Irynn Wong Manager 6933-3955 Peony Jade 30 Membership PeraMakan 31 Eunice Tan Assistant Manager 6933-3963 CALENDAR 32 Sports Ashok Kumar Assistant Manager 6933-3946 CLUB DIRECTORY 33
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The cover Countdown 2015 From the Editor’s desk Summer in Paris Dear Members, By Belle Chung As I was humming the melodious tune of the song “Yesterday Once More” by Karen Carpenter on Radio 1. Take me to the candy shop FM 90.5, I paused for a while wondering where did What is a Parisian theme without the whimsical and 2014 go? It seems like yesterday when we were wonderful? In this light, we had a little candy stand bidding 2014 farewell amid a haze of confetti, setup. Littered with whirly lollipops, heart-shaped popping noises of champagne bottles and promising chocolates, crunchy titbits and sinful macaroons, it how we can keep the New Year resolutions. was one of the most delightful things that evening. As if these weren’t enough, we had a candy floss And it seems like last week when we completed station too. And the best part of all this – it was free all the 2014 events after all the preparatory ground flow! So, we said cheers to sinful indulgence! work. From the Earth Week in March, WE CARE in June to the Keppel Charity Golf event in Oct, we seemed to have spent our working hours in the Club so quickly. One thing for sure, those hours were worth our time after receiving positive feedback from members. Despite unsettling issues such as the non-renewal of the Club’s land lease and the alleged fraud case, our spirits will not be dampened. We are still determined to rekindle some excitement in 2015 for members to enjoy their recreational moments in the Club with more interesting events and better services. Let’s be conscious of our precious time and make sure we spend it meaningfully well. This March is going to be a happening month. Tee Top will kick in a Louisiana Seafood promotion for two days on March 13 and 14. Always daring to be different, we are going to serve the seafood boil in a bucket. Prepared in Southern Louisiana style with a local twist, members can tuck in soon with mugs of beer. Hurry! Call our hotline for pre-orders if you wish to try this dish at Tee Top before it’s gone. (See advertisement on inside left cover page for the hotline.) Good news to golfers who love movies of the comic superheroes and villains since the 1970s. You will get to meet these characters at the forthcoming WE CARE event on Saturday, March 7. Watch how the Defenders beat the Daredevils for violating golf rules on the course. Hush! I will reveal no more to keep you in suspense. Just get ready for the afternoon golf game and funny gags at night. Do not miss this! Sign up now at the Golf Office. Enjoy the issue. Irynn Wong Corporate Communications Manager
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2. Draw me pretty One of the biggest attractions that evening was the caricature artist. Dressed with Parisian flair, she played well into the evening’s theme. Unassuming as she seemed, her artistry came forth the moment her marker meets paper. Tirelessly, effortlessly, she drew one portrait after another. Whilst some caricature artists would have exaggerated your worst features in the name of art and good humour, this humble lady brought out only the best in each individual.
3. Then there was the décor. In true Keppel style, every effort was made to rev up the party. Closing off the recess area just before it leads up to Keppel Hall, our staff did a wonderful job transforming the space. Panels reflecting the streets of Paris were erected. The décor took on summer inspirations as florals lined the pathway and greens dressed the pillars. Other decorative knick-knacks such as wine bottles and crates were tastefully placed to add to the Parisian vibe. So quaint was the decorative setup that it had members and guests whipping out their smart phones for “selfies” and “wefies”.
4. Good things come in threes. the first time at Keppel Club, he was a breath of fresh From fairy tales to Hollywood blockbusters, the air for all in attendance that evening. It seemed, at “rule of three” principle suggest things that come in first, the crowd took a while to warm up to him. But threes are inherently more humorous, satisfying and far from being fazed, Fuzz burlesque take on local effective than any other number of things. After the norms and culture quickly won them over. night of Dec 31, 2014, we decided that there is truth in this principle. All the fun and entertainment of the evening came in threes – sand art performance, Justin Misson and Fakkah Fuzz. Without one of the three, the evening’s merrymaking would not have been complete. Tasked to open the evening’s entertainment, the sand art performance was a little pared down from the va-va-vroom laser show of 2013. But it was, nonetheless, mesmerising. Tracking the history of The sand artist and his craft. Keppel Club through an entirely pictorial narration that is drawn on the spot, it was full of magical and nostalgic quality. From past to present, the sand art performance then gave way to rowdy fun and games led by emcee, Justin Misson. Back by popular demand, Misson set the hall ablaze with trails of endless laughter as he teased and tickled the countdown crowd with his (From left) Back gift of wit and gab. After which, he cleared the stage by popular demand, emcee for stand-up comedian friend, Fuzz. Performing for Justin Misson. Keppel Links March 2015 3 ClubNews
Fuzz and Misson each had the audience well entertained and thoroughly amused throughout the night.
Ladies gathered on stage to play in a game called “Guess Misson’s In yet another entertaining game called “MTV – Asia Christopher Chan was age” – a simple game that had the audience in laughing fits. Style”, Misson had both game participants and audience handpicked from the crowd bent over in laughter as he demonstrated to each as the best dressed despite participating pair how they were to re-enact a particular his young age. scene for a music video.
5. Dance the night away Once a year, the dance floor is open to every form of expression. Salsa, ballroom, hip hop, freestyle, dub-step – you name it, we’ve got it. As energy and moods climb higher throughout the night, more will join the dance floor. Young and old gather, mingle and dance the night away in celebration of the year that has passed and the year to come.
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As the countdown fever took hold, everyone began to hit the dance floor with their own unique groove.
Awaiting the final minute of 2014, Misson had the party goers dancing to “YMCA”.
Party-goers popping confetti to welcome the new year. Keppel Links March 2015 5 ClubNews
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By Peter Teo Convenor (Newsletter)
The Big Apple is as delicious as ever
The magnificent autumn foliage in New York’s Central Park South. (Main picture courtesy of Ben Tay.)
Almost 14 years after the 9/11 terrorist downing of New impatient blaring of horns from the taxis and trucks adds York’s Twin Towers in 2001, the Big Apple is still as inviting on to the sights and sounds of the area in what could be and delicious as ever. People’s memories are short, and ascribed as a kind of musical show. millions upon millions are still visiting and revisiting this global city lured by its magic. Locals and shopkeepers of various ethnicities smile and make friends with tourists, extending handshakes, leaflets Nothing, it seems, has changed. and freebies. Broadway Theatre ticket agents and roadside stallholders chat animatedly with one another and mingle The hotel I stayed in last November when I was there is freely with passersby as they politely offer their bargains. located on Seventh Avenue in the very centre of Midtown There is no hard sell. Everyone is carefree. Hang loose, in Manhattan West, an easy walk to Broadway, New York’s Hawaiian parlance. Theatre District, and other performance locations such as the world famous Carnegie Hall and New York City Central Park is still lovely with all the vibrancy of the Center, the Central Park, the Museum of Modern Art, autumn rainbow foliage. The crown jewel of Manhattan, Lincoln Center, Rockefeller Center, and many shops and it is an epic landscape of rolling hills, meadows, towering restaurants. trees, ponds and other attractive natural and man-made attractions. Soon, with the cold winter setting in, the The celebrated Times Square is just a 10-minute walk incredibly beautiful colours of the flowers, shrubs and away. So are the shopping malls on fashionable Fifth trees will turn snowy white. Avenue and Madison Avenue. The temperature is sub-zero, but many people, including Good old Times Square is magnificently decked out in all young mothers with babies in prams, are taking a stroll its hues and splendour in the night sky with Christmas just in the park. Some – locals, I would imagine – are jogging over a month away. It’s cold, 1 degree Celsius. Christmas in shorts! Others, with ear-plugs and headphones, trees and decorations are out on the streets, in the malls, are doing light workouts. Still others sit on icy-cold in the restaurants and hotel lobbies. Times Square’s benches and just watch the world go by without a care glittering lights and interactive advertising neon signs in the world. never fail to catch the attention of eyeballs and cameras. The surging human traffic competes with the tour buses, This then is New York, its inhabitants as colourful and taxis, cars and trucks on the avenues leading to it. The vibrant as its ubiquitous autumn leaves.
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Going long haul Just cruising Ms Jennifer Foo (Member)
Recent reports show that the number of Singaporeans going on long haul cruises is increasing. My husband, William and I got hooked after our first long haul Mediterranean cruise in 2006. We had been reluctant initially after our experience with a short cruise around our region. However, after a tiring three-week holiday in South America, getting in and out of airports, packing and unpacking every three days, and losing stuff along the way, we decided to give it a try. To date, we have done 28 cruises, of which 80% are One of our earlier cruises brought us up to Alaska where the landscape of long haul ones. snow, mountains and sea stand unbidden.
Why the change of heart? There are two main reasons. Firstly we get the opportunity to see many places within a single trip. Secondly, the convenience. As our “floating hotels” travel with us, we need to unpack only once. On top of that, evening entertainment and meals are easily taken care of onboard the cruise. Furthermore, everything has been planned by the Cruise line and the options provided are aplenty.
Through cruising, we have been to several interesting places in South America, the glaciers in Alaska, the Caribbean Islands, Iceland, Faroe Islands (where most of our salmon come from), the Norwegian Fjords, the Mediterranean (including romantic Greek In Machu Picchu, textbook history comes alive at the sight and proximity of islands Santorini & Mykonos), the Azores, the Canary the archaeological ruins. Islands, Casablanca, and most recently the South Pacific islands.
Amongst them, our 19-day cruise tour from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Machu Picchu, Peru was the most memorable holiday. We rounded Cape Horn in challenging sea conditions, cruised through the magnificent Chilean Fjords, visited Ushuaia which is known as the 'end of the world' because it is a city which is furthest in the south, and we ended our holiday in Machu Picchu in Peru. The visit to Machu Picchu was one that left us in awe. There is just so much history behind the Sacred Valley and the archeological ruins in the Land of the Incas. The view from the top was breathtaking. Machu Picchu is certainly a must in everyone's bucket list of places to visit!
Truly, luxury cruise ships are destinations in themselves In our latest adventure, we touch based with a bit of cannibalism in Vanuatu. too. There are shows in the like of Cirque du Soleil and Broadway types. Michelin restaurants, bars and lounges and much more. During one of our recent transatlantic serving the best martinis in the world and great live music, crossing, William learned to play the Yamaha keyboard await those who enjoy good food, great drinks and the while I learned a new Tango choreography that was good company of music and new-found friends. But it isn’t just enough for a dance showcase on the last day! all fun and games on the cruise. Cruise lines also have For those of you who have yet to give cruising a try, I hope interesting speakers like Dr. Ruth Westheimer, enrichment I have sufficiently enticed you with this simple anecdote. classes such as dancing, movie making, photography, and tips on how to maximize your iPhones and iPads, Happy cruising folks!
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A royal favourite Spicy Mackerel Fried Rice By Norin (Administrative Assistant)
“Did you know that the Spicy Mackerel Fried Rice is among the Sultan’s favourite foods?” Norin asked as she presented a plate to me. I opened my eyes in a mix of surprise and disbelief. This Fit for a king! dish – seemingly simple and unassuming – is the Sultan’s favourite? There has to be some kind of Ingredients: Method: mistake. That was until I tasted my first spoonful. 2 bowls of cooked rice 1. Blend garlic, red onion, black 2 cans of fried mackerel with chilli pepper and dried chillies until Bursting with flavours, it was a wonderful blend sauce well mixed. of spice and protein, where the earthiness of A few stalks of chye sim 2. Put some oil in the pan and mackerel meets the heat of spices. Try a second 5 cloves of garlic fry the blended ingredient till fragrant and add salt to taste. mouthful with prawn crackers and you will find 1 big red onion 3. Add mackerel and stir fry. yourself delighting in more than an extra crunch. 2 tablespoons of black pepper 4. Then add the cooked rice and Sweet, salty, spicy and everything nice, you’ve 10 dried chillies, soaked till soft chye sim into the pan. Stir fry for really got to try it for yourself to understand why Prawn crackers and sunny-side up about 5 minutes. the Sultan digs this dish. Here’s how and why in eggs (optional) 5. Serve with crackers and sunny- five simple steps. Makan dengan baik! side up eggs.
Payment collection advice
According to Rule 24 of the Constitution, all members are advised to settle their bills within the 30-day credit period. In the event when your account is due for more than 31 days, the Club will strictly carry out the following procedure: Suspended members will be affected by the following consequences: Process Grace period till account suspension a) Barred from using all club facilities except the F & B outlets, where they 1st Reminder Member is required to make payment within will be charged at guest rate. 7 days from date of letter. b) There will be an activation fee of 2nd Reminder Member is required to make payment $53.50 (GST inclusive) to re-activate within 7days from date of letter & a late membership account. administrative fee of $21.40 (GST inclusive) c) Upon re-activation, members must will be imposed. sign up for GIRO payment scheme. Last Reminder Member is required to make immediate payment. To avoid any inconvenience in enjoying use of our club’s facilities, we look Action Immediate suspension of credit facility forward to your prompt payment. accorded to member’s account for ignoring reminders and failing to make payment.
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Group Cashless payment Comprehensive with effect from Jan 1
Golfers’ Insurance With effect from Jan 1, the Club will no longer accept cash payments from members, guests and employees We wish to remind all golfing members that it is at the following facilities: time to renew your Group Comprehensive Golfers’ insurance policy with us for the next 12 months. If you Outlet/Facilities wish to opt out, kindly fill in your particulars in a letter Driving Range that will be posted to you soon before submitting to Golf Office the Administration Office for processing. Little Harry’s Pub Tee Top You may also write in to [email protected] to opt out of the insurance policy. Kindly be reminded Swimming Pool that it is mandatory to insure yourself with any other Bowling Centre golfers’ insurance if you choose to opt out. Main Reception
Thank you For convenience and faster service, we encourage everyone to make cashless payment using the following modes:
Accepted Cashless Payment Mode
1) Members can pay with members’ credit account with the Club, NETS, credit or debit card. 2) Non-members can pay with: a. Debit/ Credit card b. NETS
The good people of Keppel Club A legacy of honesty
What would you have done should you have picked up an iPhone 5? Or a Mac Book? Or a purse full of cash? Would you declare “finders keepers” or would you hand the lost item over to a responsible authority?
In life, there are many things worth commending. And honesty is one of them. As Shakespeare once said: “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” Thus, we are dedicating this space to all who had upheld this integrity in the past year. Of all the Lost & Found cases reported, a good 25 of them were well resolved. Thanks to the men and women who are employed under Keppel Club. Be it non- descript items such as a brown spectacle box to valuable Kudos to the few good men (and women) who uphold core values of belongings like that of a handbag and Mont Blanc Blue integrity and honesty. Stone ring, they returned each item to its rightful owner. every one equally and as part of the Keppel family.” He On Friday, Jan 9, General Manager Mr Desmond Chua then awarded each staff with a letter of commendation addressed our honourable men and women, praising as well as food vouchers. Looking ahead into 2015, them, “We are very proud and happy to have such honest he encouraged the staff saying, “We hope that all of staff. Whether you are a staff directly employed under you will continue to be exemplary. This is the kind of Keppel Club or a staff contracted to Keppel Club, I hope positive culture that we hope to build and sustain here you will see that Keppel Management treats each and at Keppel Club.”
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A big thank you Celebrating our long service heroes By Belle Chung
Our long service heroes.
Corporate loyalty – this term and concept appears Mr Kamarul is just one of the 23 employees who jaded, foreign even. In an age where job hopping is have dedicated, at minimum, five years of service to an employee trend and human resource nightmare, the Keppel Club. To each of these 23, there is much to story of the single employee who has remained at his job admire and to thank. For this, the Club held a simple for the last 10 years and still counting, is often deemed to ceremony on Friday, Jan 9, during which, each of our be overcoming an unimaginable feat. The bloke in your long service heroes received a certificate of appreciation office who has remained status quo for the last 25 years and a cheque. After all, these are men and women who at his job is met with gasps of disbelief from his younger have held the fort in good times and bad. They are also colleagues. the men and women who have acted as mentors to the young blood who enter, teaching them the ropes and Coming from a generation where job hopping is the lending them guidance. norm, I am in awe of senior colleagues who have so steadfastly remained at their jobs. What drives them so single-mindedly on this track of loyalty? Is it corporate benefits? Job stability? Or job satisfaction? Yes, yes and yes. But more than that, it is the passion and joy for what they are doing every day.
This, our top long service hero, Mr Kamarulzaman bin Ali is testament to. A Golf Maintenance staff, this is a man who has been mending a hefty 50 bunkers, day in and out, rain and shine, for the last 30 years and counting. Something that many of us would take on perhaps, only as a holiday job, this man committed professionally. When asked why, Mr Kamarul’s reply was one of simple appreciation. “I grew up right here when this place was once Kampong Agas.” He says not without a nostalgic note, We took our hats off and gave a A familiar face amongst both “Caring for the course is almost like caring for the land resounding applause to 52 years members and staff, 70 years old old Mr Kamarul bin Ali for his 35 Mr Yeo Chook Yuen has dedicated a that I come from. It’s almost like being close to home, years of faithful, cheerful years of hearty 25 years of service to Keppel you know.” service. Club.
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Accepted Payment Mode
In lieu of the cashless initiative, kindly be informed that the Club has set up accepted modes of payment for bills incurred by members and non-members (event customers). The following is a list of accepted modes of payment and will take place with immediate effect:
1. By Cheque – Please cross your cheque and make it payable to “The Keppel Club” 2. By Internet Banking – Please pay to The Keppel Club - DBS Current A/C: 012-003022-3 3. By GIRO* – Please request the form from [email protected] 4. By Credit Card/NETS – Please make the payment in person at the Main Reception
*For members only
Notice of closure We regret to inform members that Oceanspoon Dining (OSD) will be ceasing its F & B business at Keppel Club. Its last day of operation is on Wed, March 18. A new F & B Annual operator is taking over the premises for minor renovation and will commence business in April 2015. Alternative dining options are available at the Tee Top, Peony Jade, General PeraMakan or E-Sarn Thai Cuisine restaurants.
The Club will continue to update members as soon as we Meeting receive any news of its latest development. We regret any inconvenience caused. Dear Members,
The Annual General Meeting will be held on: Gym Closure Date: Wednesday, April 22 Time: 6.30pm Please be informed that the Gym will be temporarily Venue: Keppel Hall at Keppel Club closed from March 16 to 29 for floor replacement. During this period of closure, our gym instructors will We look forward to seeing you. be organising exercise classes at the following areas for members to take their physical workout outside the gym.
• by the Swimming Pool • at the Aerobics Room
More details will be made available in due course. We regret any inconvenience caused.
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January & February 2015 Competition Results Ladies’ “A”, “B” Ladies’ “A”, “B” and “C” Divisions and “C” Divisions Strokeplay, Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 Strokeplay, Sunday, Feb 8, 2015 “A” Division (HI 0 – 16.0) “A” Division (HI 0 – 16.0) Name HI Score Name HI Score Winner Low Si Xuan 3.2 79 gross Winner Callista Chen 0.2 82 gross Winner Chew Bee Choo 14.6 72 nett Winner Cindy Yap S P 12.7 70 nett
“B” Division (HI 16.1 – 24.3) “B” Division (HI 16.1 – 24.3) Name HI Score Name HI Score Winner Jean Mok 19.1 95 gross Winner Howe Wenli 16.1 93 gross Winner Chiew Siow Hoon 22.7 73 nett Winner Shannon Tan 18.8 74 ocb
“C” Division (HI 24.4 – 36.4) “C” Division (HI 24.4 – 36.4) Stableford Stableford Name HI Score Name HI Score Winner Jenny Foo Y F 25.7 42 Winner Karen Gan 26.0 35 Runner-Up Joan Ting 24.5 37 Runner-Up Susie Tan W L 25.8 33 Men’s Premier, “A”, “B” Men’s Premier, “A”, “B” & “C” Division & “C” Division Strokeplay, Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 Stableford, Sunday, Feb 8, 2015 Premier Division (HI 0 – 7.0) Premier Division (HI 0 – 7.0) Name HI Score Name HI Score Winner Anthony Maniam 3.7 76 gross Winner Sun Shao Cheng 5.7 41 Winner Sun Shao Cheng 6.7 71 nett Runner-up Ben Kwak S Y 3.4 36 ocb
“A” Division (HI 7.1 – 11.0) “A” Division (HI 7.1 – 11.0) Name HI Score Name HI Score Winner Thomas Kiew 9.3 83 gross Winner Tan Lee Hong 7.3 41 Winner Lim Kan Sheng 9.1 72 nett Runner-up Wong Kwok Wah 9.5 39
“B” Division (HI 11.1 – 18.0) “B” Division (HI 11.1 – 18.0) Name HI Score Name HI Score Winner Lim Chee Chein 11.7 83 gross Winner Wong Han Meng 17.4 46 Winner Richard Tan Kiat 15.9 67 nett Runner-up John Yong Tiong Hwee 14.0 38ocb
“C” Division (HI 18.1 – 24.5) “C” Division (HI 18.1 – 24.5) Name HI Score Name HI Score Winner Toh Eng Guan 20.0 93 gross Winner Toh Eng Guan 20.3 45 Winner Wong Yow Leong 24.3 66 nett Runner-up Loh Teck Heng 18.3 44 Junior Ranking Strokeplay, Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 “A” Division (HI 0 – 25.5) Name HI Score Winner Benjamin Yap 4.5 83 gross For more detailed golf results, please log on to the Runner-Up Thomas M Purvis 9.1 85 Keppel Club website under Golf game results.
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Our feathered friends An unusual sight By Desmond Chua (General Manager)
Last November, we paid tribute to the tallest, most magnificent and much beloved Albizia. Repeatedly struck by lightning, the home to the White-Bellied Sea Eagles lost its life. On the morning of Sept 15, we were forced to cut it down. And as what we did, we mourned for wasn’t just the loss of a bit of nature. It was also the loss of a precious habitat and the animal friends that come with it.
But as Mother Nature would have it, our sorrows were short- lived. The eagles – they are back! A couple of weeks ago, a pair of young adult eagles were spotted flying around With the New Year comes a new beginning and life renewed. the remaining cluster of Albizia trees. It seemed, at first, like they were looking for the old nest. But a week into the New Year, a new nest was built and the young pair settled in. The last time we witnessed such activities from the eagles was back in 2012 when we witnessed the hatching of twin eaglets to another young eagle couple. This time round, we have our fingers crossed once again. The hope is to see yet another family of eagles blossom here at Keppel Club.
Early January also saw a family of Lesser Whistling Ducks (Dendrocygna Javanica) emerging from the bird sanctuary The Lesser Whistling Ducks feeling completely at home on our greens. located at the 12th Tee vegetation. They are amongst the two species of Whistling ducks found in Singapore. Most “National Geographic” as we watched our web-feet friends recognisable for their distinctive yellow eye-rings and their survive the golf course with all its natural predators. On whistling call, they are the only ducks to breed in Singapore. land, they were prey to Monitor Lizards, Snakes and Sea The second species is the Wandering Ducks (D.arcuta). Like Eagles. In water, they faced dangers from the Catfish and their counterpart, they too have a whistling call. Both the vicious Toman Fish. At one point, the latter did attempt species of ducks feed on insects and water plants such as an attack on the ducklings as they took a leisurely swim Kang Kong; they perch on tree tops during their sleep at across the pond at 14th Hole. night to evade dangers and are also commonly known as Tree Ducks. Where they differ is in the absence of their It brings great joy to see and experience such bio-diversity yellow eye-rings. on our greens. More than a strong testament that our eco-system is well and thriving, such sightings on the golf Watching the family of 11 Lesser Whistling Ducks roam our course, is our encouragement to continue down our eco golf course was a rare but delightful sight. It was strangely journey of sustainability.
This is the 2015 Ezgo Model New Arrival!
Launched on Saturday, Jan 31, we kick-started a new year of golf with a brand new fleet of buggies. The 2015 Ezgo Model comes more thoughtfully designed to take care of your little needs on the golf course. Improved seats make for better comfort, an ash tray attends to your smoking convenience and a new utility zipper bag functionally fitted to the ceiling of the buggy offers to look after belongings such as mobile phones and score cards. Ergonomics come in its new electric braking system, chrome wheel hub and halogen headlights. They come together to not only make for a smoother ride but also a safer one. Perhaps the best bit of the 2015 Ezgo Model is that your enjoyment on wheels comes with no COE. Keppel Links March 2015 13 GolfNews
“All for one and one for all” after the Management Committee and Green Committee have done battle with the Staff on the golf course. Committee vs Staff Golf Game Committee retains Challenge Trophy
Taking care of employees is vital to the success of a Last year, the Committee wrested the trophy from the company. Conscious of this, Keppel Club is doing its best Staff after a keenly contested tournament. to make its staff happy, besides ensuring that members’ needs are well taken care of too. The Committee team retained the trophy this year.
Thus, this year’s annual Committee vs Staff Golf Game, Prizes in NTUC vouchers – Committee members – were which was held on the beautiful Monday afternoon of Jan awarded to all the 16 Staff players. Every one of the 5, again displayed the camaraderie between the Committee other staff members who did not golf was also given an and staff even as they “battled” it out on the course. NTUC voucher in appreciation of their contribution to the Club. A total of 31 golfers took part – 15 from the Committee and 16 staff members. A spokesman for the Staff team thanked the MC and Green Committee for their prize contributions and organising This January 2013 series of games was organised by the game, which ended with a sit-down dinner at Berlayer Mr Steven Tee, a member of the Green Committee. The Terrace. Staff won the Challenge trophy at the inaugural game.
Hollow Coring programme
The Golf Course Maintenance team is carrying out a hollow core programme on the golf course starting Monday, Jan 19 till *Sunday, Feb 16 (*depending on turf and weather conditions).
Hollow coring is an important cultural practice by coring holes into the ground and retrieving the core. It is a critical operation that needs to be carried out due to thatch and organic build-up. With hollow-coring, it provides better aeration for the health of the turf, alleviates the compaction of the soil and enhances the playability of the putting greens. After the coring, it is expected that the playing surface and green speed are less than desired due to unevenness on the green Work in progress: A quick look at what Hollow-Coring is all about. surface. It will take about four to six weeks to recover depending on the condition of the turf and weather. the long-term benefits that core aeration provides. We seek golfers’ understanding for the inconvenience caused In spite of short-term disruption to playability, it achieves during our maintenance days.
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A Gold Medal event Hall of Fame By Belle Chung
Jan 3 was a day of competition amongst the best. An The afternoon promised fine weather as the men and all-stars event, the annual Gold Medal is where the the ladies teed off from Hole 10 and Hole 1, respectively. top players of 2014 gather based on their nett scores While all golfers played hard, the prestigious title of Gold from the various competitions of the preceding year. Medallists went to Mr Michael Lee of the Men’s Division and These competitions include the Monthly Medals, Ms Yvonne Lim of the Ladies Division. We got behind the Club Championship, Intermediate Championship and scenes of the prize-giving ceremony to speak with our Gold Duffer’s Cup. Medallists. Here is what they had to share about their game play and competition experiences.
A word with Yvonne Lim A word with Michael Lee
1. Congratulations on your Gold Medal victory Mr 1. When did you take up golf? Lee! Were there any memorable shots during the About 10 years ago. competition? 2. How many times a week do you practise or play golf? Thank you. My most memorable shot was at Hole 9. I I practise golf or rather, I play golf at an average of had a low short for my 3rd stroke but luckily, it flew just about two to three times a week. pass the water and managed to achieve a Par. 3. What were your preparations like for this event? 2. What does it mean to you to win the Gold Medal? I started practising more at the range about four To me, it is an award for my hard work of training and months ago due to my bad performance in games for the love of the game. with my friends. In December 2014, I managed to 3. What were your initial thoughts when you won the win my one and only Monthly Medal game and this competition? motivated me to practice harder for the Gold Medal I was very surprised with the score and results. Event. 4. Do you have 4. Were there any memorable shots during the any golfing competition? tips to share On Hole 18, I was aiming to put 3 on the green. with fellow Unfortunately, I duff my shot and it landed outside the members? green. It was a tough putt as there was a downslope Try to focus on from my position. The fast green made it even harder. the game. However, I overcame the odds and was satisfied to finish the hole with a bogey.
5. What does it mean to you to win the Gold Medal? Men’s Division Gold This victory showed me that with practice, comes Medallist winner, results. Mr Michael Lee! Congratulations, Mr Lee! 6. What were your initial thoughts when you won the competition? I was unable to attend the prize giving ceremony and dinner because it was my daughter’s birthday. When my sister, Mandy Lim, who also qualified for this event, delivered the good news to me, I was elated. I couldn’t help but scream out in joy while I was in the car with my beloved family. 7. Do you have any golfing tips to share with fellow members? Whenever I do not perform well in the golf course, I always remind myself to go back to the basics. Revisit what I learnt when I first picked up golf, and work on the basic The youngest and perhaps most celebrated techniques. You will never go wrong from champion for the evening was 10 years there! old, Shannon Tan. A great contender on Ladies Division Gold Medallist winner, the course, Shannon emerged as the 1st Ms Yvonne Lim! Congratulations! Runner-up of the Ladies Division.
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Out in full force for We Care 2015 Of epic proportions By Belle Chung
It has been a decade since we first launched We Care, We Care works hard in addressing these issues on the a campaign to impart and encourage Club golfers to golf course. Its intention is to effectively reach out to practise good golf etiquette. all our golfers. It may sound overtly ambitious but it is not an impossible goal. 10 years on, the campaign has One may wonder at our resilience in this uphill battle managed to reach out to a large majority of our golfers, to maintain the standards of golf etiquette. Our drive if not all. In fact, the campaign has proudly crowned a is simple: It comes from our passion for the golf course good 91 golfers as We Care Ambassadors. But that alone, and a deep-seated desire to create a memorably pleasant isn’t the measure of success. We Care has done well not golfing experience for one and all. You see, a good golf only to impart values to our golfers but also to build an experience is not entirely dependent on weather, playing identity unique to Keppelites. Should you golf anywhere buddies and tee schedule. Every golfer should adopt the else in Singapore, you are likely to find a Keppel golfer mindset that as both member of Keppel Club and user repairing divots. of its course, they too, have a role to play in contributing to their experiences on the course. After all, there is So come! Be part of our 2015 We Care campaign this no greater annoyance than sharing the course with March 7 and watch Batman and his superhero friends, inconsiderate golfers. These are fellow players who take battle it out against his nemesis Joker and gang, in a bid their own sweet time, who litter the course and who leave to uphold justice and etiquette on the golf course. their ball marks unrepaired.
Amusing posters of Superheroes advocating We Care message spotted on the golf course. Keppel Links 16 March 2015 Keppel Links March 2015 17 GolfNews
Keppel Junior Invitational 2014 We did well By Belle Chung
It was all dark clouds and heavy rain on the morning of throughout the golf course to show their support as well as Dec 29, 2014. A quick glance out the window and it looked to watch the competition. like a no-go for golf. Yet outside the old golfing office at Keppel Club, some 51 young golfers gathered, waiting in By 3pm that afternoon, the final flight returned to the patient anticipation. The golf friendly that they had spent club house having completed all 18 holes. A piping weeks preparing and training up for had been delayed due buffet lunch awaited our famished golfers and parents at to bad weather. Tee Top. There, they feasted and fellowshipped with one another. When prize presentation came round, all were Ranging from ages 10 to 16, each was a participant of our excited – most especially the parents. In the B Division, annual Keppel Junior Invitational. Identified by their colour- whilst our boys lost by a margin to Jason Khoo from (club coded t-shirts, each junior golfer represented the country name) our girls, Wong Yen Ting and Calista Chen did well and golf clubs that they were playing for. From Keppel, our to clinch the second and first places, respectively. But all top players Nicholas Mok, Calista Chen, Desmond Kim and was not yet lost for the boys. Nicholas Mok did the Club Wong Yen Ting mingled with easy camaraderie. proud, emerging not only as the winner for the open Boys Division but also as the Overall Champion! In the team After what seemed like an endless wait, the green light was event too, our young golfers once again, flew the Keppel given! The course was re-opened for golfing. Despite the flag high, beating the team from Warren Golf & Country long and wet wait, the moods of our young golfers were far Club to first place. from dampened. At approximately 9am, the first two flights rolled out to Hole 1 and 10, respectively for their tee-off. Our young golfers could not have done better than they did In eager and competitive spirits, they took to the course, on Monday, Dec 29 at the 2014 Keppel Junior Invitational. flight by flight, ready to take on the day’s challenge. Talents Congratulations to all our young Keppelites! Keep flying were aplenty and the tenacity that each child displayed the Club’s flag high as we look forward to more victories was truly admirable. Parents were present at various points this 2015!
A youthful bunch, our junior golfers were brimming with enthusiasm and endless energy as they each set off to tackle our trickily narrow 18-hole golf course.
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Our young participants!
First runner-up for B Division Boys for ages 14 B Division Boys Champion, Jason Kuk First runner-up for B Division Girls, Wong Yen Ting and below goes to Cheang Kai Siong.
B Division Girls Champion, Calista Chen. First runners-up of the Team Event, Warren Golf & Country Club.
Overall Champion, Nicholas Mok. Champions of the Team Event, Keppel Club! (From left) Congratulations Yen Ting, Calista, Jason Kuk and Nicholas. Keppel Links March 2015 19
GolfNews / BowlingNews Golf Course Markings
By now, members would have noticed some changes to Golfers’ safety was the top consideration when deciding to the markings of Holes 8 and 18. These new markings mark these areas as OB. The thick vegetation on the right were installed since Jan 1. The right sides of these two sides of these two holes are characterised by sharp inclines. holes beyond the cart paths are now marked as “Out of This essentially poses a safety concern should the nearest Bounds” (OB). These OB markings are specifically meant point of relief from the cart path be in the vegetation. In for the play of the respective holes only. addition, treating these areas as “through the green” will result in a more severe penalty for golfers.
Members would have also noticed the BLUE line markings on the cart paths at Holes 7 and 8. These serve as indicators for golf balls that are beyond these lines and lying on the cart paths or in the adjoining concrete drains. In such situations, golfers may use the dropping zones behind the greens as an additional option when taking relief.
Double stakes indicate that the OB line continues in that direction, and extends toward infinity
Blue line marking at (from left) Holes 7 and 8.
Lastly, a dropping zone has also been installed at the back of 11th green. This is to provide an additional option to the golfer if the ball is known to virtually certain to be inside the lateral water hazard beyond the green.
Internal OBs at (from left) Hole 18 and 8.
35th Annual Bowling Championship 2014 By Raziman Rahman
The 2014 Annual Bowling Championship was a very cosy yet competitive one with all three categories being contested by bowlers. Held on Dec 13, it was the pinnacle of the bowling calendar; a tournament much anticipated amongst our regular bowlers.
A total of 10 games was played by each bowler, at the end of which, Mr Jevin Lee, Ms Rachel Wong and Ms Nancy Lo emerged as Champions for Men’s Open, Ladies Open and Mixed graded categories, respectively.
The dinner and prize presentation was held at the swimming pool pavilion. There bowlers and family were treated to a wonderful dining ambience by the sea with a picturesque sunset view to complement. Our happy champions (from left) Ms Rachel Wong, Ms Nancy Lo and Mr Jevin Lee.
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The first of a series of wine pairing Make time for wine By Lionel Goh (F&B Manager)
Keppel’s first wine pairing dinner with wine partner, Aurum Mestika Sejati (AMS), was held on Friday, Jan 23 at Tee Top. The first of a series of wine pairing with AMS, the evening saw a great turnout of 30 persons, amongst whom were some of our Club’s own connoisseurs.
Our Wine Sommelier for the evening was the Business Development Manager of AMS, Mr Oliver Ng. He brought us through the evening with his interesting pairing of local “Zi Char” dishes with Australian wines from Rocland Estate Sponsored by AMS, Vineyard and New Zealand wines from Yealand Estate. The dishes for pairing these wines were the were traditional snack items like Singapore Rojak, Garlic Tofu, Otah with stars of the evening. Chicken Floss and main entrée likes Penang Fried Kuay Teow, Mongolia Pork Slices and Seafood Mee Goreng. A fresh pairing idea, he had the interest of our participants piqued as they exchange views based on their individual taste buds.
All who attended this evening left with another wonderful experience of taste exploration and wine appreciation.
Well engaged, our wine appreciators actively learnt about Keppel Links Our Wine Sommelier for the evening, Mr Oliver Ng, wine pairing. March 2015 21 Business Development Manager of AMS. Keppel Links 22 March 2015 Keppel Links March 2015 23 Keppel Links 24 March 2015 Keppel Links March 2015 25 Keppel Links 26 March 2015 Keppel Links DecemberMarch 20142015 27 F&BNews Something Thai Homely. Healthy. Heavenly
This is Thai food with a twist. A happy one, that is. And it has arrived at the doorstep of our Club. We’ve had a taste and… It was simply too good not to share! So here is our low-down on the latest restaurant to have opened here at Keppel Club.
Working almost like family, this is the small and friendly team of staff at E-Sarn with Neng (on left).
As we entered the restaurant, we were greeted with an Excitedly, we dug into our first mouthful. And… What a burst unassuming interior. Missing were the designer va-va-vrooms of goodness it was! Seasoned with precision and cooked to that is all the rave today. Instead, coloured in a pleasant blend perfection, we simply could not get enough. of neutral and earth tones, the interior sings of a homely ambience, full of sincerity and warmth. Nothing was overtly Curious, we asked Neng what is her secret behind food of grand, yet it was nonetheless tasteful and cosy. such delicious quality. Beaming, she replied: “Heart and health. Food must come from the heart. Anyone can cook but not From our left, came a cheerful welcome. It was Jethro, the everyone can cook with heart. For this reason, I handpick Operations Manager and Neng, the founder and head chef my chefs and demand only the best from them.” Health is of E-Sarn. Following them from the kitchen, was a delectable Neng’s second secret. “I believe in using only the freshest of waft of aromas. Our bellies were piqued. After what seemed ingredients and in real seasonings,” she says with conviction. like an eternal wait, our dishes of choice – Tanghoon Claypot Tasting her food, we understood what she meant. There is Prawns, Messy Noodles and the classic Thai Mango with Sticky no excess of oil, neither do the dishes leave you feeling dry Rice dessert – arrived. Set before us, the plating, much like from MSG. Watching us savour each bite, Neng explains the restaurant interior, was simple with an almost homely further, “I do not understand why restaurants and eateries appeal. The aromas, on the other hand, was a heavenly delight. these days use pre-made ingredients or packet seasonings.
Tanghoon Claypot Prawns – Seasoned and cooked with herbs such as The best part about this dessert has to be the sticky rice itself! Freshly made ginger, spring onion root, garlic and generous serving of prawns, the heart every day in the kitchens, it is moist, soft with just enough texture for a good and goodness of this seemingly simple dish is not just in the juicy prawns chew. but also the herbs! Be sure to complement every mouthful with them.
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Personally, I ensure that every E-Sarn outlet uses only fresh is able to control the quality of the purchases so as to uphold herbs for seasoning and no lard. I also take pride and joy in the standard of food at each restaurant. hand-making my ingredients.” Unlike their contemporaries, E-Sarn does not operate out of a central kitchen. Instead, they Homely, heavenly and healthy, Thai food truly, does not get prepare each sauce and dish (Their fish cakes and sticky rice better than this. If you have yet to pop into E-Sarn, we say: are a must try) on a daily basis on-site at each of the outlets. What are you waiting for? Only goodness awaits you through Neng also chooses the vegetables personally from the fresh those double glass doors. Goodness that is well-worth every food markets every morning. By not ordering wholesale, she bite and every penny spent.
A new addition to E-Sarn’s menu, Messy Noodles is the next big food back in Bangkok. Steps to consuming this: 1. Wet your rice noodle wrap. 3. Follow with mincemeat. 5. Wrap, dip and bite! 2. Layer with herbs and fresh vegetables. 4. Drizzle with sauce.
Keppel Links DecemberMarch 20152014 29 Keppel Links 30 March 2015 Keppel Links NovemberMarch 20142015 31 Calendar March and April 2015 MARCH
Sun 1 Sat 7 Sun 8 Sat 21 Golf Senior vs Golf We Care Fun Game (PM) Golf 4-Way Interclub Golf Ladies A, B & C Junior (AM) Game (PM) Medal; Men’s Premier, A, B & C Medal; Junior Ranking (PM)
Sat 28 Sun 29 Sun 29 Sat 31 SOCIAL 2D1N to Kukup
APRIL
Sat 4 Fri 10 Sat 11 Sun 12 Golf Easter Cup (PM) Golf League Golf MC & Sub-Committee Golf NSRCC vs KC Selection Trial Appreciation Game (PM) (Away at SembGC)
Sat 18 Wed 22 Thu 23 Sat 25 Golf Lady Captain’s Team vs Lady CLUB Annual WEDNESDAY Golf SGA Interclub League Golf Men “Premier”, “A”, “B” & “C” Vice-Captain’s Team (PM) General Meeting Practice Round (AM: 16 Flights) (AM); Ladies A, & B Medal (PM); SOCIAL Let’s Dance Party 22 CGC and JCC Junior Championship “A” Division agm (PM) SOCIAL Bridge: Crash Course
Sun 26 Sun 26 Golf Hosting SGA Interclub League Golf Ladies A, B & C Medal; Wed 22 (PM: 21 flights) CGC vs JCC Men’s Premier, A, B & C Medal; Junior Ranking (PM) Sun 26
Regular Classes Mon Pilates Matwork 10am Aerobics Studio Fri Deep Water Workout 8.30am Swimming Pool Bridge 7.30pm Berlayer Room Zumba Fun 10am Aerobics Studio Kpop X Fitness 7.45pm to 8.45pm Aerobics Studio Club’s Nite 6pm Tennis Court D & E Bridge 7.30pm Berlayer Room Tue Deep Water Workout 8.30am Swimming Pool Friday League 7pm Bowling Room Line Dance 10.30am Aerobics Studio Tombola Night* 7.30pm Aerobics Studio Club’s Nite 5pm/6pm Tennis Court Dance Practice Night# 8pm Aerobics Studio Pilates Matwork 7pm Aerobics Studio Aqua Zumba 7.30pm Swimming Pool Sat Junior Training (B) 2pm Tennis Courts Qi Gong 8pm Pool Pavilion Zumba Fitness 3pm Aerobics Studio Swimming (B) 4pm Swimming Pool Wed Zumba Fun Class 8.45am Aerobics Studio Pilates Matwork 11am Aerobic Studio Men’s Team Training 6pm/7pm/8pm Tennis Courts Bridge 2.30pm Berlayer Room
Thu Bridge 2pm Berlayer Room Sun Junior Training (I/A) 12nn Tennis Courts Hatha Yoga 6.30pm Aerobics Studio Junior Training (C) 2pm Tennis Courts Social Dance 7.30pm Keppel Hall Hatha Yoga 3pm Aerobics Studio Junior Training (B) 4pm Tennis Courts Hatha Yoga 4.30pm Aerobics Studio Swimming (I/A) 5pm Swimming Pool
B Beginners I Intermediate A Advanced C Competitive * Only first Fri of the month # Only second Fri of the month Keppel Links 32 March 2015 ClubDirectory
Golfing Opening hours Fees Golf Office Guest Fee Tel: 6933-3956 Tue to Sun 7 am to 8 pm Weekday 18-hole: $150 Fax: 6272-1563 Mon 7 am to 3 pm Weekend & PH 18-hole: $220 Booking lines: 63755-569/70/71 Course Visitor Fee Hotline: 63751-818 Mon (whole day) Full 18-hole course closed for Weekday 18-hole: $200 (Priority will be given to maintenance Weekend & PH 18-hole: $320 competition fixture) Tue (morning) Alternate 1st or 2nd nine holes All rates quoted includes green fees, buggy fees and GST. closed for maintenance If public holiday falls on Monday, the next day will be on full course maintenance. Driving Range & Pro Shop Mon 11 am to 10 pm 4 to 6 cents per ball (member) Tel: 6933-3960 Tue to Sun & PH 7 am to 10 pm 15 cents per ball (guest)
Sports Opening hours Fees Badminton Court* Daily 9 am to 10 pm Court fee : $1 Booking lines: 6375-5567/8 Guest fee : $5/person Billiards Room* Mon to Fri 3 pm to 10.30 pm Table fee : $2/hr Tel: 6933-3970 Sat, Sun & PH 10 am to 10.30 pm Guest fee : $5/4 hrs/session Last Game 10 pm 14 years old and above only School holidays 10 am to 10.30 pm Bowling Centre* Mon to Fri 3 pm to 10.30 pm Game fee : $2/game Tel: 6933-3970 Sat, Sun & PH 10 am to 10.30 pm Guest fee : $5/person Last Game 10 pm School holidays 10 am to 10.30 pm Keppel Gym* Daily 7 am to 10 pm Guest fee : $10/person Tel: 6933-3949 Gym will be closed from 6 pm onwards on every last Friday Swimming Pool* / Jacuzzi* Mon, Wed, Fri 7 am to 9 pm Guest fee : $5/person Tel: 6933-3961 Tue, Thurs, Sat, Sun 8 am to 9 pm Tennis Courts* Daily 7 am to 10 pm Indoor court fee Outdoor court fee Booking lines: 6375-5567/8 Club Night for Court E 5 pm to 8 pm Mon to Fri before 5 pm : $7/hr Mon to Fri before 5 pm : $3/hr Mon to Fri after 5 pm, Mon to Fri after 5 pm, Weekend & PH : $9/hr Weekend & PH : $5/hr Guest : $5/2hrs Guest : $5/2hrs
F&B Opening hours Regular privileges E-Sarn Thai Cuisine Closed on Mondays 10% off total bill for Club members Tel: 6878 0866 Lunch Tues to Fri 11.30am to 3pm Dinner Tues to Fri 6.30pm to 10pm Sat & Sun 11.30am to 10pm Oceanspoon Dining Alfresco dining & Snack counter 10% off total bill & no service charge for Club members Tel: 6273-8416 Daily 11 am to 10 pm Air-con dining Daily 11 am to 2.30 pm 6 pm to 10 pm Peony Jade Lunch & Dim Sum 10% off total bill & no service charge for Club members Tel: 6933-3972 Mon to Fri 11 am to 3 pm (Last order: 2.30 pm) Sat, Sun & PH 10 am to 3 pm (Last order: 2.30 pm) Dinner Daily 6 pm to 11 pm (Last order: 10.30 pm) PeraMakan Daily 11.30 am to 3 pm (Last order: 2.30 pm) 10% off total bill & no service charge for Club members Tel: 6270-1618 6 pm to 10 pm (Last order: 9.30 pm) Tee Top Mon Closed No service charge for Club members Tel: 6933-3962 Tue to Sun & eve of PH 7 am to 9 pm (Last order: 8.30 pm)
Entertainment Opening hours Fees Jackpot Lounge* Mon to Thu & Sun 9 am to 11 pm Tel: 6933-3965 Fri, Sat & Eve of PH 11 am to 12 mn Keppel Karaoke Theatre* Mon to Wed Tel: 6933-3959 (for private booking only) 6.30 pm to 11.45 pm Thu 6 pm to 12 mn Fri & eve of PH 6 pm to 1 am Sat 3 pm to 1 am Sun & PH 3 pm to 12 mn Little Harry’s Pub* Mon to Thu 5 pm to 12 mn Tel: 6933-3959 Fri 5 pm to 1 am Sat 3 pm to 1 am Sun & PH 3 pm to 12 mn Mahjong Rooms* Mon to Fri 11 am to 11 pm Table fee : $2/hr Tel: 6933-3961 Weekend & PH 10 am to 11 pm Guest fee : $5 Reading Room* Daily 8 am to 10 pm Admin fee : $2/week/tape/disk Tel: 6933-3961 Late fee : $5/tape/disk * For members and members’ guests only. All fees and prices quoted are subjected to 7% GST unless otherwise specified. Keppel Links March 2015 33 obc
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Sandakan Golf & Country Club Email : [email protected] Lot 6019, Jalan Changkat Larang, PO Box 541, 90706 Sandakan, Sabah VIETNAM Golf 3100 Batu Gajah, Perak Darui Ridzuan Tel : (08) 966-0557 Tel : (05) 366-7433 Fax : (08) 966-0584 Danang Golf Club Golf & Facilities My Khe Beach CHINA Fax : (05) 366-7434 Email : [email protected] Da Nang Vietnam Segamat Country Club Tel : (84) 511 3932 666 Zhaoqing Resort & Golf Club URL : http://www.cwsgolf.com.my Km 4 Jalan Genuang, PO Box C22, Gao Yao City, Huilong Town, Golf & Facilities Email : [email protected] 85007 Segamat, Johor Golf Zhaoqing Guangdong Province Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club Tel : (07) 943-5968 Zip Code 526100 Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort Fax : (07) 943-2301 Song Be Golf Resort Tel : (86758) 816-2168 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Golf & Facilities 77 Binh Duong Boulevard, Fax : (86758) 816-2089 Mailing Address: Lai Thieu, Thuan An, Email : [email protected] Seremban International Golf Club Binh Duong Province, Vietnam Pantai Dalit, P.O Box 600, 89208, Batu 3 ¼, Kuala Pilah Road, URL : http://www.zhaoqinggolf.com Tuaran, Sabah Malaysia Tel : (84) (650) 3756 660 / 1 Hong Kong Office: 70400 Seremban, Negri Sembilan Fax : (84) (650) 3755 804 Tel : (608) 879-1188 Tel : (06) 677-5277 Room 2602 26/F, China Online Centre, Fax : (608) 879-2128 Email : [email protected] 333 Lockhart Road, Wanchai Fax : (06) 677-2309 Golf Email : [email protected] Golf Tel : (852) 2868-6181 URL : www.shangri-la.com/en/property/kotakinabalu/ Fax : (852) 2827-6363 rasariaresort/health/club/intro Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club * Golf Ayer Keroh, Jalan Gapam , Bukit Katil, Damai Laut Golf & Country Club PO Box 473, 75760 Melaka WD No 21 Pejabat Pos Lumut, Jalan Iskandar Shah, Tel : (Office) (06) 231-1111 FINLAND 32200 Lumut, Perak Darul, Ridzuan, Malaysia (Golf) (06) 231-2366 Tel : 605-618-1019 Espoo Golf Club Fax : (06) 231-4122 Fax : 605-618-1018 Golf Mynttilantie 1, PL 26, 02780 Espoo Email : [email protected] Tel : (3589) 8190-3444/5 Golf Tioman Island Golf Club Fax : (3589) 8190-3434 PO Box 4, 86807 Mersing, Email : (Club Manager) Kelab Darul Ehsan Pulau Tioman, Johor [email protected] Ta man Tun Abdul Razak, Tel : (09) 419-1000 (Caddie Master) 68000 Ampang, Selangor Fax : (09) 419-1718 [email protected] Tel : (03) 4257-2333 Golf URL : http://www.espoogolfseura.fi Fax : (03) 4257-2335 Golf Golf & Facilities
* : Green Fees Payable ** : Limited flights available (weekdays only) Payment at above clubs to be made by cash only Club members who wish to visit any of the reciprocal clubs are requested to obtain the reciprocal introduction card from our Golfing Office. You are required to produce your membership card during your visit. Signing in of guest is not allowed. For further enquiries, please call the Golfing Office at (65) 6933-3951/954.