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April - June 2014
Championship Golf - Dining - Social & Recreation
A rare opportunity for the fortunate few.
MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGESTHROUGH 2040
Maggie Tuya at +65 6248 1706
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Patrick BowersWith over 25 years of
experience, Patrick has since
managed 60 high-end clubs
across 30 countries and 5
continents. His career highlights
include 9 years with IMG where
he worked for Tiger Woods
and his appointment as Vice
President of Sports & Golf
for Dubai Event Management
Corporation by His Highness
Sheikh Mohammed.
Esther AngWith more than 5 years in
the marketing field, Esther
constantly reinvents the wheel
by seeing the world through
a different lens, finding little
things that makes the ordinary
extraordinary and never quitting
on the journey of discovery.
Bradley LeaheyA golf aficionado who spends
most of his time on the greens
and watching the game,
even when he is not working.
Nonetheless, his family does not
take second place to the game
as he also enjoys exploring new
eating places with them.
Paul Ervin CosinoWith 11 years of fitness coaching
experience in the mega gyms
of our era, Paul’s philosophy
in training is “if you focus in
results, you will never change.
If you focus in change, you will
always see results”. Specializing
in body building, weight loss
and strengthening¸ Paul’s brawny
physique and active lifestyle
attested his dedication to fitness.
Allen KellyAllen currently leads the Laguna
National Golf Academy as Head
Teaching Professional, helping
junior golfers get the most out
of their golf game. Originally
from New Zealand, he has
competed and coached in many
countries, from the Americas to
Singapore and is now a member
of Singapore PGA.
Spencer RobinsonHaving cut his journalistic teeth
in England, Spencer arrived in
Hong Kong in 1984 to assume
an editorial position at the South
China Morning Post. Over the
ensuing three decades, he has
been a close observer of Asian
sport, writing and commenting
for leading media, including
ESPN and Fox Sports.
ContEntSApril - June 2014
CLUB
11 Update On Hotel & Golf Club Upgrade
16 Golf Course Improvements - Upgrading Works On The Masters Course
20 Back To Basics: Get Fit Without The Gym
22 Top-10 Laguna National Moments - Trophy Causes A Classic Stir!
PRIVILEGE
32 Pacific Links Welcomes New Member In Las Vegas - DragonRidge Country Club
38 Extended Privileges at the Singapore Swimming Club
DINING
42 Lakes Café
44 Enmaru
PEOPLE
48 Tuan Bai
52 Scott Barr Clinic
PEOPLE
54 Ladies Day Out With Allen Kelly
55 March Medal and Mercedes Trophy Medal
57 SGA Interclub League Players Bonding Game
REGULARS
7 General Manager’s Message
10 New Members Welcome
28 Did You Know?
59 Calendar of Events
GEnERAL MAnAGER’SMESSAGE
Dear Members,
We hope you are
having a great
year so far! We are
pleased to inform
that in addition to
having access to the
facilities at Singapore
Swimming Club, our
Members are now
able to bring up to
10 guests to enjoy the facilities with effect from 15
March. Before making your way down, please note the
terms and conditions, as well as guest fees pertaining
to the usage of facilities in the mailed out letter to
you, informing you of your privileges at the Singapore
Swimming Club. Details can also be found at www.
lagunanational.com.
On the golfing front, I would like to take this opportunity
to congraulate our up-and-coming junior, Desmond
Kim, who had displayed exceptional perfomance among
the Singapore Junior Amature Ranks in 2013. He has
recently been selected to join the Singapore Golf
Association Development Squad. Well done!
The selection process for the 2014 SGA Interclub
League has also been completed. Members who will be
representing Laguna National include promising young
stars from our Grassroots Junior Programme, Johnathan
Ho and Andrew Alcott. The 44 selected Members
have just returned from their bonding game in Batam,
Indonesia where Laguna National hosted the team to a
practice and team bonding session. Do read more about
it on page 57. As practice leading up to the League
continues, the Management has offered additional
professional support from our Touring Professionals
- Scott Barr, Lam Chih Bing and Zaw Moe - together
with our Club Teaching Professionals - Allen Kelly and
Shinji Fukushima - to conduct golf clinics for the players
in preparation for the intense competition ahead. The
first golf clinic conducted by Scott Barr can be found on
page 52.
We are also happy to inform that the temporary
Mulligan’s Corner is now completed and operational. It
is located at the Hole 10 tee box on the Masters Course,
along with new refreshment menu.
Thank you for bearing with us while the new hotel is
under construction. We are well on schedule with the
construction plan and on track for the hotel’s soft
opening in late 2015. The team greatly appreciates your
patience and understanding as we go through these
changes together with the upgrading of the Masters
Course and the World Classic Course.
Thank you all for making Laguna National your second
home.
Bradley LeaheyGeneral Manager
the strength of the team is each individual member. the strength of each member is the team.
CLUB
Phil Jackson
WELCoMEto tHE FAMILY
We would like to extend a warm Lagunian Welcome to our new Members who have joined us between
December 2013 and February 2014.
New Members Welcome
Honorary Member
Ng Lee Yuen
Teoh Boon Lee Lyndon
Justine s/o Francis Louis
Hiroki Maeda
Sonoda Satoshi
Tan Yew Ming
Qi Jun
Mok Wei-Ming Perry
Cheong Weixiong
Tea Yeok Kian Terence
Lee Eng Yew
Qian Yan
Ng Kong Jin John
Wong Yeen Wei
Takahiro Yamada
Jeffrie Geovanie
Kurt John Kozakiewicz
Qu Zhongqing
Lee Pei Chi Maxentia
Ko Hung Tao
Lau Chung Wai Edward
Goh Ming Tung Dicky
His Excellency Sven Håkan Oskar Jevrell
A 19tH HoLE WoRtHY oF LAGUnA nAtIonAL
It is our pleasure to continue updating you on the progress of the Dusit thani Laguna Singapore hotel and villas, as well as the new Country Club and renovated
Golf Clubhouse at Laguna national. Contributed by Patrick Bowers
In this issue, we shift our focus to the
planned restaurant and event venue that
is currently under construction on the site
of the former Mulligan Corner. We invite
you to peer into our soon-to-be 19th Hole
restaurant that will be stunningly located
as a backdrop to the penultimate golf hole
- the 18th green of the Masters course.
An unpretentious, contemporary-themed
restaurant with striking sight lines that
are unparalleled in Singapore, the new
restaurant will offer an array of delectable
options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as
well as a cozy bar and relaxing patio to
view the setting sun.
The architect’s plans for the completed bar and restaurant overlooking the Masters course.Club | 11
The New RestaurantImagine that you have just putted out
on the 18th for that elusive birdie. Your
golfing kakis in the flight behind you have
been chatting you up all day, telling you
how well they have been playing and
that come the end of the round, they are
planning to win all the bets. With your
birdie in hand, you can now turn your
attention to watching those big talkers
play into the final green, knowing the
match is on the line and you have a birdie
in your pocket! A quintessential 19th
Hole, where you can grab a cold beer and
some comfort food as you watch them
play in from the verandah… is elusive in
the Singapore golf scene. Alas, no more,
as soon Laguna’s Members and their
guests will indeed be able to conclude a
great day on the golf course in exactly the
manner described above. We will be able
to tell from the groans or the cheers, who
ended up triumphant in the match!
The AtmospherePlanned unpretentiously and affordable,
this restaurant will be the relaxed dining
option for our Golf Members and their
guests. It will be a stylish dining concept
that offers good value for money. It will
incorporate a rich, comfortable setting,
considerate of personal space. Veranda
living with free flowing air on the deck
space interconnected with air-conditioned
interiors and sweeping views of the golf
courses. The menu will feature time-
tested local and international favorites like
noodles, fried rice, gourmet burgers, ribs,
wings, chicken rice and laksa. Great ice
cold beers on draft, modestly-priced wines
and cocktails will round out the whole
dining experience.
The new restaurant is also planned as the
site of social interaction and mingling of
the Members. Newspapers, magazines,
books and complimentary hi-speed wifi
will be a mainstay, encouraging one to
lounge around before or after their round.
Not forgetting televisions to catch the
latest sports updates.
The SpacesThe floorplan has been conceptualized
with multifunction in mind. During regular
golfing days, it will serve beautifully for
breakfast, lunch, dinner, halfway house
and bar for our Members and their
guests. Should the Club be hosting a
Member’s competition, the restaurant
can be transformed into a more event
style space effortlessly, complete with an
entertainment and prize table stage and
the capacity to host up to 240 players. On
those occasions where a Member would
like to host a corporate gathering, the
unique tiered floor will allow Members of
the day to use the cozy bar and tables,
while the Member hosting their VIP might
be allocated a nice private space on the
lower tier for 40 to 80 of their VIPs.
The ProgrammeWe appreciate you bearing with us
during this upgrade. We do understand
that this has caused some inconvenience
around the normal departure zones for
the golf courses. However, one of the
prime motivators for fast-tracking the
construction of this restaurant now, is our
intention to have it ready and available
for the Membership during the upcoming
full renovation of the existing clubhouse.
Therefore, rather than having utilize a
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temporary and uncomfortable Food &
Beverage outlet during the clubhouse
renovation (planned for approximately
September 2014 through September
2015), we will be able to make this
wonderful new space available during
that time. It is our goal to minimize the
inconvenience while we upgrade and
provide amazing new services.
In approximately July/August 2014, we
will vacate the existing clubhouse and
provide temporary golfer locker rooms,
golf reception and pro shop (currently
under full renovation in another part of
the clubhouse). At the same time, we
hope to have this restaurant completed
to complement the move out. With this
plan in mind, once the main clubhouse
is vacated, we will have a warm welcome
and arrival planned, starting with a
ground level arrival which will escort
you to the temporary golfer facilities for
changing and reception, onwards through
a landscaped courtyard to buggy pick up
and departure, and finally to the new
restaurant as described above. While there
will undoubtedly be some disruptions over
the months, we have endeavoured to make
the progress as smooth and comfortable
as possible, while adding in new elements
wherever possible.
We look forward to provide you with
regular updates on the progress of the
construction at Laguna National, as well
as, the amenities that you will enjoy as
Members of the Club. Thank you for your
ongoing support as we renovate and
upgrade the facilities.
The warmth of the upper level bar and grill seating. A small step down to the main dining room and terrace seating extends from the center of this room. Gorgeous golf course views from all angles with accompanying fun and mischievous “golf history” theme that lends enjoyment to this space.
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A panoramic view of where the new 19th Hole restaurant will sit, overlooking the 9th and 18th greens.
The setting out of the levels is complete now and pilings
underway. The restaurant will have two distinct levels,
allowing sweeping views of the course from all seats
indoors and out. A wonderful verandah will extend out
towards the water and the 18th green.
Construction is underway on the soon to be named 19th hole
restaurant, bar and events venue which will feature spectactular
views over both the 9th and 18th greens of the Masters Course.
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World Classic Hole 12 before renovation
World Classic Hole 14 before renovation
World Classic Hole 12 after renovation
World Classic Hole 14 during renovation
GoLF CoURSE UPDAtES
As we continue to move forward with our golf course upgrades and improvements, Laguna would like to thank
the Golf Course task Force for their contribution and feedback provided to date.
Contributed by Bradley Leahey
For those of you who may not be
aware, Laguna National management
has populated a Golf Course Task Force
of Members to provide their feedback
and input on the proposed upgrades to
the Masters Course. We have included
league players, low and high handicap
players, senior players, male and female
representatives, as well as professional
golfers to obtain a broad base of input.
Their significant contributions have
allowed the Club to press forward
towards improving and upgrading our two
championship golf courses.
Upgrading to Hole 18 at the Masters
Course is underway. The process began
with spraying herbicide onto the grass
to eliminate the turf species from the
site before seedbed preparation. Old,
contaminated turf containing a mix of
turf species will be removed and replaced
on the fairways. This will result in a much
firmer and consistent playing surface for
golfers.
The reshaping of the re-grassed fairway
has just been completed. Turfing by means
of sprigging these areas with Platinum
Paspalum, the same species as you are
now playing on at Holes 3, 8 and 17 on
the Masters Course. It will now take the
next 3 months for the turf to grow and
become playable once again.
A similar upgrading approach will
be applied to Hole 9 which includes
reshaping and re-grassing the first half
of the fairway landing area. At the same
time, the second half of the fairway to the
green will be converted to a Par 3 while
these upgrading works are being carried
out. The Par 3 distances for Hole 9 will
be at 135 yards from the Black Tees, 125
yards from the Blue Tees, 110 yards from
the White Tees and 95 yards from the Red
Tees.
With the feedback from our Golf Course
Task Force and Golfing Members, the
Management has also taken the initiative
to start the golf course upgrading process
on the World Classic Course. While we
intend to make the course more playable
on a daily basis for our Members and their
guests, the team will also endeavor to
preserve the design integrity and challenge
of the course for the professional player.
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You will be pleased to know that we have
just completed Holes 12 and 14 where
we have enhanced the landing areas on
both of the holes. Prior to the fairway
enlargement enhancement, if you were
playing off the Blue Tees, you would need
to carry the ball more than 225 yards in
order to carry the canal water crossing and
also the hedge / landscape area together
with the waste bunker to reach the
fairway landing area. In an effort to make
the tee shot at Hole 12 more reasonable,
the waste bunker that used to protect
the entire fairway has now been reduced
in size. In its place you will now find an
enlarged and reshaped fairway, creating
additional landing zone and rough area.
The carry to the rough area is now only
165 yards and 190 yards to the fairway.
We have also removed the hedge that was
previously blocking the view of the ball
landing and protecting the hole. With the
upgrading works, it now opens up with
a beautiful scenic view that shows the
landing areas of both fairways and waste
bunkers. The goal was achieved to keep
the challenge of hole, but allow a majority
of our Members the opportunity to clear
the water and reach the fairway off their
tee shot.
As for Hole 14, we have filled in the waste
bunker that was protecting the fairway to
a level we deemed excessive. Previously
the average golfer was required to carry
the ball over the canal and waste bunker
of greater than 240 yards from the Blue
Tees.
With the new rough location being
brought forward together with the new
extended fairway located just in front of
the forward tee, the carry from the Blue
Tees is now only 205 yards to the fairway
and 225 yards to an extended, wider
fairway. These new playing areas will
soon be playable, grown in and mowed
at fairway height within the next two
months. We trust you will find them more
playable and enjoyable than before while
still maintaining the course’s defense
against low scores and the professional
player. Our aim is challenge and enjoyment
over penalizing and unfair golf.
I would like to take this opportunity
to introduce you the Members of the
Golf Course Task Force who have been
volunteering tirelessly and contributing
their time for this intensive golf course
upgrading exercise:
Mr. Dustin Wilburn
Mrs. Goh Kui Hwa
Mr. Ho Seow Kai
Mr. Jeffry Ho Kok Hoong
Mr. Joe Lai
Mr. Kim Shung Cheul
Mr. Matthew Boylan
Ms. Michelle Bang Min Kyung
Mr. Mike Kerr
Mr. Ming Wong
Mr. Peter Lim
Mr. Scott Barr
Mrs. Stephanie Hodges
We will continue to keep you updated
on the ongoing golf course construction
development through regular updates on
the Club notice boards and email blasts.
Please feel free to share your feedback
with the Members of the Golf Course
Task Force or myself. In the meantime,
happy golfing and we look forward to
sharing future golf course upgrades and
improvements with you soon.
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Member Referral Has Its RewardsEarn $5,000 and above in credit spending
towards Golf and Food & Beverage
A new membership incentive programme has been implemented for the benefit of Laguna Members –
Refer a friend for a Laguna National Membership and receive $5,000 and above in credit spending when they sign up.
Valid for a limited period only. Contact our Membership Department for more details.
For enquiries, please call Membership Services at (65) 6248 1706 / 712
or email [email protected]
BACK to BASICS: GEt FIt WItHoUt tHE GYM
Working out does not have to be a chore and gym is not the only answer to getting fit. What matters most is the commitment and motivation. Learn how you can burn
calories and gain lean body mass without setting foot in the gym.
Contributed by Paul Ervin Cosino
Exercise is a must for everybody, regardless
of whether one is trying to lose weight or
not. In the gym, we tend to think in terms
of specific muscle groups. However, for
an integrated workout out of the gym,
we should not worry about which muscle
groups to focus on. Instead, commit to
the workout as a whole and rev up your
usual workout by dedicating 30 minutes
every day on this high intensity, full body
workout - TRX Push Up Combo, Kettle Bell
Swing and Spiderman Push Up - at home
or wherever. You will be surprised at what
you can achieve.
A 30 minutes high intensity workout is
equivalent to an hour of low intensity
cardio. Benefits include:
• Lose fat, sculpt muscles and
improve muscular endurance
• Achieve a lean body mass
• Increase mental focus and
performance
• Strengthen immune system
• Reduce healing process
• Increase metabolic rate (burn as
much calories in 24 to 48 hours!)
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Place one foot in the heel cuff and position your back approximately 3 feet away from the overhead anchor point.
Straddle kettle bell with feet placed slightly wider than your shoulder width.
Start in the standard push up position - keep your body straight and your arms are perpendicular to the body.
Descend into a burpee and perform a pushup.
Lift kettle bell up from the floor, just above the ankle and slightly forward.
Dip down slightly and immediately, swinging kettle bell upwards by raising your upper body upright and extending your legs.
As you lower your torso towards the floor and bend your elbow, lift one foot off the ground, bend your knee to the side, level it with your hip.
Leap forward quickly and spring up, reaching the overhead with your arms.
Repeat anywhere between 5 and 15 reps/side, depending on your fitness level and goals.
Swing kettle bell back down between your legs. Allow the kettle bell to swing forward but do not extend your hips and knees. Slow the kettle bell’s swing and place it on the floor between your feet in an original dead lift position.
Touch your elbow with your knee.
Repeat this action with alternating side.
tRX Push Up Combo
Kettle Bell Swing
Spiderman Push Ups
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toP-10 LAGUnA nAtIonAL MoMEntS:tRoPHY CAUSES A
CLASSIC StIR!Welcome to a new series of articles that will run
exclusively in Laguna Lifestyle, with golf writer and broadcaster Spencer Robinson looking back at the
‘top 10 Moments at Laguna national Golf and Country Club’ since the Club’s inception.
To tee-off the series, Robinson turns the
clock back to last June when Laguna’s
World Classic Course played host to the
inaugural Causeway Trophy match play
contest between the leading professional
golfers from Singapore and Malaysia.
In golf, there’s nothing quite like the
cut and thrust of a team match play
tournament to stir the senses and turn up
the temperature.
Just consider the Ryder Cup which,
for almost 90 years, has been wowing
audiences. Indeed, alongside the four
annual men’s Major championships, this
biennial event is widely regarded as being
the greatest showcase for the Royal and
Ancient sport.
In the past three decades in particular
– since the United States’ traditional
opponents from Great Britain and Ireland
were bolstered by the inclusion of
Europeans – the contest has truly captured
the imagination of the sporting world with
the bewitching skills of the combatants,
dramatic turnarounds and intense and
unpredictable climaxes.
It’s testament to the fact that imitation is
the greatest form of flattery that the Ryder
Cup has spawned a whole number of team
match play events from The Presidents
Cup (United States v Internationals) to
the Seve Trophy (Continental Europe v
Great Britain & Ireland); the Royal Trophy
(Asia v Europe) to the Straits Cup (China v
Chinese Taipei) and the Dongfeng Nissan
Cup (China v Asia-Pacific) and, most
recently, the EurAsia Cup, another Asia
versus Europe confrontation.
And that impressive list was added to
last year when long-time sporting rivals
Singapore and Malaysia crossed swords
in the inaugural edition of the Causeway
Trophy at Laguna National Golf & Country
Club’s World Classic Course.
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Unashamedly following a similar format
to the Ryder Cup, the event proved an
instant hit with players, fans, officials and
sponsors.
As well as being a fulfilling, albeit
emotionally draining, experience for the
participants, the Causeway Trophy revived
memories of the historic sporting links
and rivalry between the neighbouring
countries, most notably football clashes
that date back to 1921 when the Malaya
Cup was launched following the donation
of a trophy by the officers and men of a
British battleship, the HMS Malaya.
A new trophy was inaugurated in 1967
and since then the competition has been
known as the Malaysia Cup. A rugby
union tournament of the same name, was
started in parallel with the football Cup,
and still bears the same name.
Sanctioned by the Singapore Professional
Golfers’ Association and the Professional
Golf Association Malaysia and title-
sponsored by Prudential, a more
appropriate venue for the first golfing
showdown between Singapore and
Malaysia is hard to imagine.
And the wildly undulating landscape of the
World Classic Course did not disappoint,
underlining its reputation as one of the
most fearsome golfing challenges in Asia
and, at the same time, beguiling television
viewers with the spectacular nature of the
Andy Dye-designed masterpiece.
The record books will forever remind us
that the hosts were simply too good for
their visitors, non-playing captain Lip
Ooi’s Singapore team, consisting of eight
touring pros and four teaching pros,
cantering to a surprisingly one-sided 15½-
8½ triumph.
Inspired by the historic nature of the
occasion and a surge of national pride,
Ooi’s Singaporeans produced some
outstanding golf which the Malaysians,
possibly guilty of complacency and
certainly suffering from a comparative lack
of knowledge of the course, were unable
to counter.
Easing into a 4-2 lead in the opening-
day foursomes, Singapore extended its
advantage on day two, claiming 3½ points
from the six fourball clashes to head into
the final-day singles with a healthy 7½-
4½ buffer.
Maintaining a steely attitude and a deep
desire, Singapore then claimed eight of
the 12 points on offer in the singles to
coast home.
The distinction of clinching the point that
mathematically assured the home team of
victory went to Lam Chih Bing, who held
off Anis Helmi 2 & 1. “It’s an honour to
clinch the winning point. I couldn’t have
asked for a better way of doing it,” said
Lam, whose long-time international team-
mate Mardan Mamat also delivered an
assured performance as he wrote another
emotional chapter in his Laguna National
love affair.
“I really enjoy coming back to Laguna
National as I’ve lots of fond memories
here,” said the 45-year-old who became
the first Singaporean (and to date the only
one) to win a European Tour title with
his tear-filled success in the Singapore
Masters in 2006, over Laguna’s adjacent
Masters Course.
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“This Causeway Trophy win just adds to
my wonderful memories at Laguna. It was
a good victory for Singapore and I’m glad I
did my part in making the country proud.”
Captain Ooi paid a glowing tribute to
his players. He said: “This win is a proud
moment for all of us in Singapore. I
couldn’t believe how well the team played.
We fought really hard and I thank my team
for making it a week to remember. The
Malaysian team put up a strong challenge
but we showed that we can be up for it.
“This event has created bonding – not
just across the Causeway but among the
players as well.”
Despite their obvious disappointment
at having to settle for second best, the
Malaysian contingent was energised by
the tournament and the positive knock-on
effects to the game.
PGA of Malaysia President Mohd Firuz
Jaffril said: “We are grateful to Laguna
for hosting the event and we look forward
to a new impetus in the development of
professional golf in the region.”
Rather than reflect on the defeat, non-
playing Malaysian captain Chong Chee
Ming chose to accentuate the highlights.
“It was a great week. The players had a
great time and we really appreciate the
organisers for being such gracious hosts.
“The hospitality won us over from
the moment we arrived in Singapore.
Everything was well organised and we
were really happy to be treated so well
here.”
Similar sentiments were expressed by his
players.
Shaaban Hussin said: “I always enjoy
coming to Singapore as it feels like my
second home. But it was an exceptional
week as everything was very well run. The
organisers went out of their way to make
this event a special one.”
Danny Chia concurred. “I would like to
thank Prudential for having brought all of
us together again. A lot of us knew each
other during our amateur days and it had
been a long time since we got together
again to play in a team event like this.
“It was my first time playing the World
Classic Course and it’s definitely very scenic
and challenging. The course provided
all of us with a tough test and we look
forward to coming back,” said the long-
time Malaysian number one, who has
pencilled into his diary the dates of June
6-8, 2014 when the second staging of
the Causeway Trophy will take place with
Laguna National’s World Classic Course
again primed to be the battleground.
Patrick Bowers, Laguna National’s Chief
Executive Officer and Managing Director,
said: “We were very pleased to have held
last year’s inaugural Prudential Causeway
Trophy. All elements of the tournament
surpassed expectations and we’re eagerly
anticipating the next instalment of what
we’re convinced will very quickly become
a highlight on the sporting calendar in
both Singapore and Malaysia.
“As an event, the Causeway Trophy may
still be in its formative stages, but the
passion that has been shown by players,
official and fans from both sides of the
Causeway is unmistakeable.
“Based on what we saw last year there can
be no doubt that the Causeway Trophy has
a wonderfully exciting future ahead of it.
All of us at Laguna National are honoured
to be a part of that.”
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PRUDEntIAL CAUSEWAY tRoPHY At LAGUnA
nAtIonAL 2014Following the inaugural Prudential Causeway trophy
held at Laguna national Golf and Country Club last year, top golfers from Singapore and Malaysia will once again
battle it out for top honours in the second edition of the game this year.
Contributed by Esther Ang
The Prudential Causeway Trophy at Laguna
National 2014 held at the World Classic
Course will be based on a format similar
to the Ryder Cup where the teams will go
head-to-head in the Foursomes format
on day one, Fourball format on day two
before culminating in a Singles showdown
on the final day.
Following Singapore’s triumph last year,
the Malaysian team is looking for a
comeback. However, both Malaysia and
Singapore will have two chances this year
with the addition of a new element to the
tournament.
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Where We Left Off – Recapping 2013The Prudential Causeway Trophy held last
year saw Singapore enjoying a convincing
victory over perennial rival Malaysia with
a 15½ - 8½ win to lift the Prudential
Causeway Trophy.
The three-day event has been billed as
the clash of the titans between the best
golfers from both sides of the causeway
and was sanctioned by the Singapore
Professional Golfers’ Association (SPGA)
and Professional Golf Association
Malaysia.
Singapore’s non-playing captain Lip Ooi
paid tribute to his players and hailed them
as the best team for making Singapore
proud.
“This win is a proud moment for all of
us in Singapore. We fought really hard
out there and I want to thank my team
for making this a day to remember. The
Malaysian team put up a strong challenge
but we showed that we can be up for it,”
said Ooi.
Despite their loss, Malaysia’s non-playing
captain Chong Chee Ming led the chorus
of praise for sponsors and tournament
officials who conferred great hospitality
to the Malaysian team during their stay in
Singapore.
Danny Chia, who holds the distinction
of being the first Malaysian winner on
the Asian Tour when he won the Taiwan
Open back in 2002, thanked sponsors
for creating this unique opportunity for
golfers from both countries, some from
his amateur days, to meet again in a
competition on the greens.
“Being the title sponsor of the
Prudential Causeway Trophy is our way
of demonstrating our commitment to
support local sportsmen, and to encourage
the growth of a sports culture among
Singaporeans,” said Tomas Urbanec, CEO
of Prudential Singapore.
CEO and Managing Director of Laguna
National Golf and Country Club, Patrick
Bowers said, “Laguna National is pleased
to be hosting the second edition of the
Prudential Causeway Trophy tournament
and wishes both teams the best of luck”.
SPGA President, Murugiah remarked, “I’m
happy that we have this annual event,
which Kevin Kwee, Patrick, Bradley and I
founded together. My boys are excited for
the match. Furthermore, Singapore versus
Malaysia has always been a big deal”.
The rivalry between both teams will be
up this year as Team Malaysia steps up on
their strategy and Team Singapore fights
to hold on to the trophy.
Entry to the Prudential Causeway Trophy
at Laguna National 2014 held from 4th
to 8th June 2014 is complimentary. The
best golfers from Singapore and Malaysia
including Lam Chih Bing, Mardan Mamat,
Quincy Quek, Sukree Othman, Airil
Rizman, and Danny Chia amongst others
will be challenging one another as well as
‘Asia’s Toughest Test’ in this annual event.
Stay tuned!
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DragonRidge Country Club
PACIFIC LInKS WELCoMES nEW MEMBER
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nestled in nevada’s lush mountains and splendid terrain.
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The latest addition to the Pacific Links network, DragonRidge Country Club was designed by Jay Morrish and David Druzisky to incorporate the natural beauty of the rolling desert foothills, sweeping elevation changes, natural canyons and preserved rock formations. The residents and golfers of this community capitalize on the panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip and the Valley below as they enjoy the wide fairways and large greens.
Named after a rocky ridge that is known to residents as the “Sleeping Dragon”, this 18-hole par 72 championship golf course challenges golfers of all skill levels.
Located at the base of the panoramic Black Mountain Range, the course has been rated “Best Upscale Golf Course” by Vegas Golfer Magazine and ranked among 2001’s “Best New Courses” by Golf Digest.
This Club is catching the attention of locals, as well as the world’s best players. In addition to a world-class golf experience, DragonRidge offers a 14,000 square foot, state-of-the-art tennis and athletic center, a PING Fitting Performance Center and three unique restaurants.
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Southern Highlands Golf Club Hole 18
Southern Highlands Golf Club
Renowned as the top private golf
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Southern Highlands provides spectacular
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even the Vegas Strip. It was in rotation
for the PGA TOUR’s Las Vegas event
from 2000 to 2002, and has hosted the
annual Southern Highlands Collegiate
Masters, which features the toughest
field in MCAA men’s golf.
The well-appointed Club also offers
facilities including fine and casual dining
outlets, fitness and wellness centers,
children’s facilities and two-bedroom
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SouthShore Golf Club
With its remarkable elevation changes,
superb conditioning and nuanced
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Course ignites a golfer’s passion and
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provide jaw-dropping views of the
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by the desert, hills and generous trees,
SouthShore challenges you to shape
shots and choose options, an attribute
showcased during the former Wendy’s
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from the LPGA, PGA and Champions
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Pacific Links has reunited SouthShore
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DInInGAfter a good dinner, one can forgive anybody,
even one’s own relations.
Oscar Wilde, A Woman of No Importance
Please call 6337 6720 or email to [email protected] for reservations or booking of private events.
The Esplanade - Theatres by the Bay
1 Esplanade Drive #02-25/27/29 Singapore 038981
NOW OPENAT ESPLANADE
Delight in fine Cantonese cuisine at Grand Pavilion, featuring chefs
from Pines Club. Savour exquisite dim sum, set lunches, a variety of
Chinese favourites and local dishes in a classy ambience overlooking
the Marina Bay. Grand Pavilion is also available for hosting of private
functions and celebrations.
Laguna National Members enjoy 10% discount at Grand Pavilion.
Please call 6337 6720 or email to [email protected] for reservations or booking of private events.
The Esplanade - Theatres by the Bay
1 Esplanade Drive #02-25/27/29 Singapore 038981
NOW OPENAT ESPLANADE
Delight in fine Cantonese cuisine at Grand Pavilion, featuring chefs
from Pines Club. Savour exquisite dim sum, set lunches, a variety of
Chinese favourites and local dishes in a classy ambience overlooking
the Marina Bay. Grand Pavilion is also available for hosting of private
functions and celebrations.
Laguna National Members enjoy 10% discount at Grand Pavilion.
PEoPLEIn union there is strength.
Aesop
When 8 February 2014
Where Masters Course
Winners for Men’s Division1st place Desmond Kim
2nd place Joe Lai
3rd place Kang Jeong Ming
Winners for Ladies’ Division1st place Erica Ong
2nd place Christina Gan
3rd place Vicki Woo
tUAn BAI
A mainstay in the Club’s calendar, this year’s Tuan Bai golf tournament hosted
95 Members and guests on the exhilarating Masters Course. In celebration of
the Lunar New Year, the Golf Operations team had planned out a handful of
novelty games such as ‘Poker Play’ at hole 3, ‘Wheel of Clubs’ at hole 6, ‘Ball
of Fortune’ at hole 14 and ‘Between The Longevity Lines’ at hole 18 for golfers
to frolic in along the way. During break time, golfers were treated to the very
exclusive, artisan applewood barbeque bak kwa by Empire, as well as, our very
own chef’s special popiah at the halfway house, topped with thirst-quenching,
homemade lemongrass cooler.
To spread the festive joy further, traditional lion dance performance was lined
up to wrap up the annual golf day before ushering the golfers to a ‘Loi Hei’
session and scrumptious buffet spread. All participants were presented with a
bag of mandarin oranges and a TOTO ticket each to symbolize abundance and
good fortune for the new year ahead. Oakley sunglasses and festive hampers
worth S$500 each were also given out that night to winners of the men’s and
ladies’ divisions and lucky winners of the raffle draw.
Edwin Tan, Nico Mo, Anthony Mo & Melvin See Peter Lim & CK Lo
Kim Young Wan, Patrick Rona, Mike Kerr & Wong Ming FoongErica Ong, Madeline Choo &
Alice Choo
Gary SmithsonVicki Woo, Christina Gan, Goh Lee Chuan & Grace Chew
Desmond Kim, Matt Pollard & Dustin Wilburn Mak Fau Tze, Arnold Lim, Terence Tan & Wong Kok Kee
People | 49
Dustin Wilburn, Matt Boylan, John Ryan, Gary Smithson, Matt Pollard & Wong Ming Foong
Back row: Mrs Katherine Holt ,
Mr Stewart Holt & Isabel Judith Holt
Front row: Charlie Holt &
Rosanna Helen Alice Holt
Bradley Leahey & Angela TanPatrick Bowers & Bradley Leahey
GoLF PRoMotIonS
We make golfing more enjoyable with better rates when you form a flight or play on Sunday afternoons.
April to June Be our Guest Promotion for one Member with three guests.
World Classic$640nett for three guests (inclusive of green
fee, buggy fee & cooler box). Valid on Tuesday
to Friday (except Public Holidays).
Masters Course$500nett for three guests (inclusive of green
fee, buggy fee & cooler box). Valid on Monday,
Tuesday (afternoon) to Friday (except Public
Holidays).
April to December Sunday Afternoon Promotion Promotion for guests on Sunday afternoon.
Members can now bring guests to play on
Sunday afternoon at weekday rate - Masters
Course at $200nett and World Classic Course at
$320nett.
Terms & Conditions apply.
For enquiries, please call Golf Booking Department at 6248 1777/ 778/ 779 or email [email protected]
When 15 February 2014
Where World Classic Course Hole 10
Who Premier Division- Desmond Kim
- Andy Holland
- Matt Boylan
- Donovan Sia
- Yeo Peck Chuan
- Allan Muir
A Division- Joe Lai
- Kim Shung Cheul
- Matt Pollard
- Dustin Wilburn
B Division- Oh Chee Teck
- Michael Lee
- Thomas Lim
- Albert Ng
GoLF CLInIC BY SCott BARR
League players have been selected in January to represent the Club at the
upcoming SGA Inter-Club League. A round robin match play format with a total
of 12 legs will be played when the tournament kicks off on 6 April at 6 various
golf clubs across the island.
In preparation for the intense competition ahead, the Club has approached
its Touring Pro, Scott Barr, to conduct a 2-hour golf clinic for the Laguna SGA
contingent. Braving the heat and dry condition, the league players were given
an objective appraisal of their skills, along with a demonstration by Scott on
how to play tough bunker shots, besides adept pitching, chipping and putting,
that are crucial for a dominant victory. Plans to engage the Club’s 2 other
Touring Pros, Zaw Moe and Lam Chih Bing, for future golf clinics to assist our
SGA League teams are currently underway.
Senior Division- Goh Joon Lian
- Lawrence Tan
- Alfred Lee
- Jeff Fwah
- Lim Kin Choo
- Yeo Eng Seng
Ladies Division- Goh Kui Hwa
- Josephine Nua
- Debbie Tan
- Michelle Bang
- See Siew Kheng
- Sharon Kong
52 | People
Thomas Lim, Sharon Kong, See Siew Kheng, Scott Barr, Goh Kui Hwa, Debbie
Tan, Michelle Bang & Matt Boylan Scott Barr
Sharon Kong
People | 53
When 26 February 2014
Where World Classic Hole 10
Who Laguna Ladies SGA Inter-Club
League Players 2014
LADIES DAY oUt WItH ALLEn KELLY
A ladies day out couldn’t get better than enjoying a sunny day at the World
Classic Course, also known as ‘Asia’s Toughest Test’.
The group of 9 lady golfers hit the course with Coach and Golfing Professional,
Allen Kelly, for a golf clinic in preparation for the SGA League. The clinic started
off with going back to basics to improve one’s game by reexamining the basic
techniques for chipping and pitching, as well as the fundamentals of golf.
Lynn Chia, Stephanie Hodges, Edina Szackai, Michelle Bang, See Siew kheng, Allen Kelly, Goh Kui Hwa, Esther Oh,
Sharon Kong, Josephine Nua & Rosy Liau
MARCH MEDAL AnDMERCEDES tRoPHY MEDAL 2014
The March Medal 2014 was held as a qualifying round for the Mercedes Trophy
Medal on 8 March 2014 at the Masters Course. We received the highest sign
up ever of 120 golfers to compete for the medal. The winner and runner up
from the respective Men’s Divisions, as well as winner from the Ladies’ Division
were invited to play at the Singapore Country Final at the Raffles Country Club
on Friday, 6 June 2014. Winners of the Singapore Country Final will proceed
to play in the Mercedes Trophy Asian Final to be held in Australia on 12 to 15
August 2014. The subsequent Asian Final winners will represent Singapore to
participate in the Mercedes Trophy World Final 2014 to be held in Germany on
25 to 30 September 2014.
Participants of the Mercedes Medal Trophy were presented with exclusive
Mercedes door gifts including an attractive toiletries pouch, Anti-UV and
Drying Neck Protector. Other raffle prizes include a limited edition Mercedes-
Benz WR62 GPS Designer Golf Watch and a Miura Putter sponsored by Laguna
National.
When 8 March 2014
Where Masters Course
ResultsMen’s Division AWinner – Allan Muir
Runner-up – Joe Lai
Men’s Division BWinner – Lim Kin Choo
Runner up – Dustin Wilburn
Men’s Division CWinner – Foo Wah Wai
Runner up – Chin Yee Fatt
Ladies’ DivisionWinner - Grace Chew
Lucky Draw WinnersChoo Teck Hong
Tay Hwee Boon
Vicki Woo, Goh Lee Chuan, Christina Gan & Grace Chew
People | 55
Loo Lip Giam, Goh Hian Poo,Clement Tan & Chew Kee HengAndrew Lee, Law Khim Huat and
Ong Seng lee
Erica Ong, Rachel Cheang, Sue Yap & Choo Soo Kuan
Jeff Fwah, Jeffry Ho, Kim Shung Cheul, Desmond Kim & Johnathan Ho
Bradley Leahey & Tay Hwee Boon
Andrew Lee, Law Khim Huat and
Ong Seng lee
SGA IntERCLUB LEAGUE PLAYERS BonDInG GAME
Selected team players representing Laguna National at the 2014 SGA Interclub
League enjoyed a friendly golf match at the anticipated annual SGA Interclub
League Players Bonding Game which took place at the Tering Bay Golf and
Country Club in Batam, Indonesia.
Upon arrival at Tering Bay Golf and Country Club, they were treated to an 18-
hole game sponsored by Laguna National, followed by a lunch buffet. After
satisfying their stomachs, some adjourned for a relaxing massage, while others
continued with another round of golf. The fruitful trip concluded with newly
forged friendship and camaraderie. We wish the team members success in the
League!
When 10 March 2014
Where Tering Bay Golf and Country
Club
Who Joe Lai, Kim Shung Cheul, Yeo
Peck Chuan, Jeffry Ho, Lee Soon
Hiang, Lim Kin Choo, Samsuddin,
Joseph Soh, Goh Joon Lian, Chong
Cheong Heng, Yeo Eng Seng, Alfred
Lee, Goh Kui Hwa, Josephine Nua,
See Siew Kheng, Edina Szalkai, Sharon
Kong, Rosy Liau, Park Eun Kyung,
Esther Oh
Back row: Samsuddin, Yeo Peck Chuan, Joe Lai, Chong Cheong Heng, Goh Joon Lian, Edina Szalkai,
Yeo Eng Seng, Josephine Nua, Joseph Soh, See Siew Kheng, Lim Kin Choo, Lee Soon Hiang, Jeffry Ho,
Kim Shu`ng Cheul & Alfred Lee
Front row: Lynn Chia, Esther Oh, Goh Kui Hwa, Rosy Liau, Sharon Kong & Park Eun KyungPeople | 57
See Siew Kheng, Rosy Liau and Sharon Kong Joe Lai
Yeo Eng Seng, Goh Joon Lian, A;fred Lee & Chong Cheong Heng
Lynn Chia, See Siew Kheng, Esther Oh, Josephine Nua, Sharon Kong, Edina Szalkai, Rosy Liau, Park Eun Kyung & Goh Kui Hwa
Joseph Soh
CALEnDARoF EvEntS
April - June 2014
May
1 May
3 May
13 May
PM
PM
PM
Masters
Thursday
Saturday
Tuesday
Labour Day (Public Holiday)
May Medal 2014
Vesak Day (Public Holiday)
June
7 June
4 - 8 June
9 -11 June
PM
PM
AM
Masters
World Classic
Masters
Saturday
Thursday - Sunday
Monday - Wednesday
June Medal 2014
The Prudential Causeway Trophy at Laguna National 2014
Laguna Junior Masters Tournament
April
5 April
18 April
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WorldClassic
Saturday
Friday
April Medal 2014
Good Friday (Public Holiday)
Lynn Chia, See Siew Kheng, Esther Oh, Josephine Nua, Sharon Kong, Edina Szalkai, Rosy Liau, Park Eun Kyung & Goh Kui Hwa
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