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2015

Highlights Oscar Stenbak & Shannon Tan come up tops 2 The Vice-Captain’s Message 6 Singapore Junior Golf Championship 12

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Chairman Fock Siew WahDeputy Chairman Ng Chee Keong

Management Committee President Lai Mun OnnVice-President Eric TanSecretary Ho Yap KuanTreasurer Teh Lim ChaiCaptain C. S. KongVice-Captain Jamil B. MaksoemMember (Billiards & Bowling) Michael GooMember (House & Bar) Khor Chee KokMember (Newsletter) Peter TeoMember (Swimming & Entertainment) Leo Yeow Member (Tennis) Kamal Ehsan

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contentsCLuB NEwSFrom the GM’s Desk 2

Oscar Stenbak and Shannon Tan come up tops 2

Japan: Land of the Traveller’s Joy 4

Pig’s Stomach Soup 4

Management Committee 2015/2016 5

The Vice-Captain’s Message 6

TENNIS NEwS

Richer than victory 6

Hear from the Coaches: Loop versus Straight 7

SwIMMING NEwS

Hear from the Coaches: Swimming for all 7

GOLF NEwS

Competition Results 8

GYM NEwS

Colorectal Cancer 9

EVENT ANNOuNCEMENTS

Don’t run! Walk it. 9

Children’s Sports Camp 10

19th Annual Age Group Tennis Championship 11

37th Annual Tennis Championship 11

45th Annual Age Group Swimming Gala 2015 14

Start your first plant 15

Let’s Dance Party 15

Man for Earth 16

CENTRE STORY

Singapore Junior Golf Championship 12

F&B NEwS

Tee Top 17

Little Harry’s Pub 19

E-Sarn Thai Cuisine 20

Peony Jade 21

Seascent 22

PeraMakan 23

CALENDAR 24

CLuB DIRECTORY 25

By Kuk Hun Yi (Green Committee Member)

The cover

Keppel Junior Golf Championship 2015

Oscar Stenbak and Shannon Tan come up tops

From the GM’s desk Dear Members,

The June school holidays are finally here. After weeks of gruelling examinations, which undoubtedly had both parents and students equally stressed, it’s time now to let go a little and relax. For those who have plans for a short family getaway, perhaps you would like to sign up for our 2D1N trip to Malacca, For the Durians. We promise you plenty of good local fun among friends and family, with hearty food to complement. Spaces are limited. So be quick to jump on the bandwagon! Simply refer to the advertisement on how to register. (See inside left of newsletter cover.)

Besides computer games, allow your young ones to develop a new hobby with our Start your First Plant programme on June 15. A simple but engaging horticultural session, Start your First Plant is a hands-on class that will teach your child how to grow their first plant by introducing them to the method of stem cutting. To register your children for the horticultural session, please refer to the advertisement. (See page 13 of the newsletter.)

Looking further ahead, Start your First Plant is just one of the upcoming green-conscious activities that the Club will be rolling out. This precedes our annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) event, the Earth Week exhibition that is taking place from July 18 to 31. Our purpose of running such activities is not only to bring the joy of discovering a new hobby to members but also to encourage members to cultivate a more eco-conscious mentality. Besides this, Management Committee and staff are also working hard to organise a big celebration to commemorate both Keppel Club’s 111th year and SG50, which is Singapore’s 50 years of nationhood. Members will be able to reminisce the good old days as it is going to be an event full of nostalgia. More information on this event will be released in the coming July issue of Keppel Links.

Before signing off, I would like to thank all members who have done their part, however small, to help us maintain our greens. Depending on our golf maintenance crew alone is insufficient in ensuring that our course is kept in its pristine condition at all times. That said, member golfers may have noticed an increase in the green speed on our course. We have done the best we can to provide better green speed for the enjoyment of our golfers after receiving feedback. However, do note that an overemphasis on green speed will cause stress on the greens, thus increasing the chance of worsening them towards an unplayable state. We hope to seek golfers’ patience and understanding in allowing our crew to focus on a sustainable method to ensure the dignity of our greens till the very last day.

Enjoy the issue.

Desmond Chua General Manager

CoverStory / ClubNews

Keppel Junior Golf Championship 2015 (KJGC) is the highlight of our golfing calendar for Keppel junior golfers and usually precedes the Singapore Junior Open, which is also held at Keppel. This year, KJGC was held over three days on April 19, May 2 and 3. The B Division with a handicap index of 16.1 - 24.4 was held over the latter two days.

In the A Division, Stenbak Dylander was leading the event with a combined gross score of 144 (73,71) after some fantastic shot-making. Chole Wong followed with six shots back (73,77) and Callista Chen a further shot back (74,77). On the final day, it was a nail-biting, keenly contested battle between Oscar’s shot-making and Chloe’s consistency. Oscar then eventually won by a single stroke at 224. Coming in third place was Nicole Mok with a three-day nett score of 218.

For B division, the event was handily won by our rising star, Shannon Tan (180), with second placing won by Zhan

Our A Division winner Oscar and first runner-up, Chloe Wong (on left) with flight mate Callista Chen enjoying the afternoon’s friendly competition.

It wasn’t all competition and no fun on the course that afternoon. Our junior golfers were also seen enjoying the fellowship.Keppel LinksJune 20152

Keppel Junior Golf Championship

A Division (HI 0 – 16.0)

Name HI ScoreWinner Oscar Stenbak Dylander 0.7 224Runner-up Chloe Wong 1.7 225Nett Nicole Mok 7.0 218

B Division (16.1 – 24.4)

Name HI ScoreWinner Shannon Tan 18.0 180Runner-up Zhan Wei Leong 20.6 211Nett Jillian Kuk 23.1 172

It wasn’t all competition and no fun on the course that afternoon. Our junior golfers were also seen enjoying the fellowship.

Meet our top B Division players (from left) Jillian Kuk, who clinched third place. Shannon Tan took home the championship that afternoon with Zhan Wei Leong in second placing.

Wei Leong (211). Third was Jillian Kuk with a two-day nett score of 172.

A course was conducted by Mr K.P. Ling to help educate our juniors on the finer points of golf rules. There was marked improvement by the juniors in rules compliance and pace of play thereafter.

Participants and parents enjoyed a sumptuous lunch and prize presentation ceremony at Tee Top, where Vice-Captain Jamil Maksoem presented the prizes to our worthy winners.

Special thanks to Vice-Captain Jamil for giving away the prizes; to Mr K. P. Ling for conducting the golf rules workshop and to Izan for his great event, which was enjoyed by all.

It was evident from the high quality golf skills displayed during this year’s KJGC that the future of Keppel junior golf looks bright and augurs well.

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By Peter TeoConvenor (Newsletter)

The crisp, clean and proud Mt Fuji: A reflection of its people.

Japan: Land of the Traveller’s JoyJapan and its people never fail to amaze me.

Nothing seems to have changed with regard to the hygiene and cleanliness of the country and the courtesy and helpfulness of the people – not since my first visit to the country more than 40 years ago in 1972.

In a recent cruise to China, South Korea and Japan, which included several Japanese ports of call, I found the Japanese people as courteous as ever. They are ever so helpful (“hai, hai”) when approached for street directions or any kind of assistance.

A shopping experience illustrates the extra mile they are prepared to go to help someone in need.

In a convenience store in Kobe, I asked to buy razor blades. The sales staff, a middle-aged woman, who spoke only Japanese, led me to a row of facial products after some sign language from me. On the shelves were facial cleansers, face creams, powder and the like. I shook my head and after more gesticulations, she led me to another row of shelves. There were all kinds of shavers, but there were no razor blades. Then she led me out of the shop and pointed to a big store across the road. She smiled, bowed and muttered something, which I think was an apology for her inability to satisfy my shopping need!

Such courtesy and kindness greet you everywhere you go. Hotel staff stand in front of the entrance to greet you as your coach arrives. They are also there to send you off when you leave. And they wave till the coach is out of sight.

At the pedestrian crossing nobody crosses the road until the pedestrian light turns green. Even if there are no vehicles to the left or right of the road, nobody dashes across as long as the traffic light is red. Drivers wait patiently for pedestrians to cross the road. Can you imagine this ever happening in China, Vietnam, Thailand or Indonesia?

It is still common to see the local people holding on to rubbish till they find a bin or a public toilet to dispose of it.

Public toilets are a comfort and joy to visit. They are not wet, dirty or smelly. There is ample supply of toilet paper, hand soap, tissue paper, hand towels and even hand sanitizers in some toilets. And the electric hand-drying machines always work. Can public toilets in Singapore attain this level of cleanliness and service, I wonder.

The Japanese people maintain a very high standard of hygiene and public health. Those who cough wear masks so as not to infect others; those who don’t also wear them for protection. They do not spit on the road or in public places. And I had not seen a single cigarette butt on the streets of Naha (Okinawa), Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya and Tokyo during this trip.

Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun, is also the Land of the Traveller’s Joy.

We invite members to share their anecdote by sending their stories to: The Editor, Keppel Links, 10 Bukit Chermin Road, Singapore 109918, or [email protected]

Please email your recipe to [email protected]

food column

By Eric Tan (Vice-President)

We have heard much about Vice-President Mr Eric Tan’s Pig’s Stomach Soup. From its aroma to flavour, we have heard nothing but praise. When we finally tasted the soup, only one word describes it – super! His family recipe definitely lives up to its reputation indeed.

Satisfaction guaranteed

Pig’s Stomach Soup

Ingredients: (Makes for a family of 4)2 pig’s stomachs

1 kg of pork bones

1 kg of big bones (or Kar Tang kut)

1 can of Narcissus button mushrooms

Method:

1. Cut the pig’s stomachs into two halves, turn them inside out and wash with salt until there is no more smell.

2. Rinse the pork bone and kar tang kut (Pork Knuckle Bone) with hot water to get rid of the blood stains before boiling them in water. Add some salt (optional).

3. Using a bigger pot, fill it to half full with water. This prevents the soup from boiling over while cooking.

4. Boil the soup with the pork bone and kar tang kut for at least an hour. Refrain from opening the cover during cooking. This will keep the steam within.

5. After an hour, add the pig stomachs and button mushrooms in to cook.

6. Cook the pig stomachs and button mushrooms for 45 minutes. The pig stomach should have a soft and nice texture.

7. Remove the pig stomachs and soak in water. Once cooled, cut into bite size slices.

Enjoy with a hot bowl of steam rice and chilli.

White pepper seeds, grounded to powder and added into the soup

(It is recommended to add a little at a time, depending on how peppery you like your soup)

Black pepper seeds, placed in a cloth pouch and soaked in the pot while cooking.

The perfect soup for warming our stomachs.

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I love golf. Since the age of 14, I started picking up golf when I was working as a part-time caddy at Jurong Country Club besides attending school. When I turned 27 years old, I became an avid golfer and later joined Keppel Club as a member in 1991. The Club is like my second home, a place that I most enjoy, especially the golf course – my pride indeed! It is no surprise to me that I have become a familiar face after I started frequenting the Club to golf more regularly eight years ago. Most of the regular golfers are aware of my career as a licensed English and Japanese speaking tourist guide. I am also a proud parent of five lovely children. My eldest child is 23 years old and my youngest child is 16 years old.

In 2014, I decided to join the Green Committee and became a Team Captain of our league players. With full enthusiasm, I find myself channelling my energy into the things I love (besides my wife, Lily of course) and the golf course. Becoming Vice-Captain of Keppel Club, however, was something that came unexpectedly to me. Stepping into the role, it is my commitment now to look after members’ welfare and to take care of the golf course. Yet, more than that, I recognise its challenges. This is not a role to be taken lightly. What drove me to accept the position then? It’s my heart for the Keppel community and passion for the golf course.

The Vice-Captain’s Message J o i n i n g t h e r e s t o f t h e M anagement Committee members, I will work closely with them to ensure that members will continue to enjoy the pleasures of club life to the fullest. Surely, there are still improvements to be done. The challenge is made greater with the land lease expiring in 2021. Till then, my vision is to move forward with the best of the remaining years in Keppel Club whilst keeping the spirit alive beyond 2021 for all. I hope that you will give me your support as we strive as one to elevate Keppel Club’s lifestyle to an even greater height for all. Do exercise a little patience with me too as I do my best for all of you.

Here’s wishing all of you good health and stay cheerful in Keppel Club!

Jamil B. MaksoemVice-CaptainKeppel Club

Ushering in our new Vice-Captain, Mr Jamil B. Maksoem.

Annual Tennis Quadrangular 2015

Richer than victoryBy Raziman Rahman

This year’s Annual Tennis Quadrangular was hosted by Tanglin Club on April 25 and 26. Due to the absence of two clubs, Singapore Swimming Club was invited by the Organising Committee in their stead to make the tournament a triangular. Despite having one club short in attendance, nothing was held back in the organisation and running of the event.

On the first day, Keppel Club was up against a strong home team and narrowly lost out 4-3 in the games. However, all was not lost. Keppel triumphed in the Mixed Doubles and Men’s Doubles, which saw a pairing of Kamal Ehsan and Denise Seow (combined age of 88 years and above), an open pairing of Gabriel Chum and Chen Chee Yen, and a pairing of Paul Wong and Alex Chew (combined age of 40 years and above), respectively.

On the second day, we found ourselves pitted against Singapore Swimming Club. Undaunted by our competitors, our players overcame them with a 4-3 score along with victories from Ladies Double Open pairing of Ashley Yim and Elizabeth Lee and the Ladies Doubles 2 of Foo Pin and Goon Kid Meng (combined age of 45 years and above). The men fared well too as they took home the Men's Doubles Open and Over-40 years title this year. Representing the Club in

the courts were our Men's Doubles Open pairing of Gabriel Chum and Keith Yong as well as Paul Wong and Foo Tian Peng (combined age of 40 years and above). The combined team effort over the two-day competition secured Keppel Club in the runners-up position for the tournament.

Everyone was then treated to a sumptuous dinner by the host, and a boisterous prize presentation thereafter. This year, it was a home ground victory for Tanglin Club. We may have ceded the title of Overall Champion but there is still much to celebrate. Coming in runners-up position for the tournament took unrelenting team effort and persistent team spirit from each of our players – an experience that is much richer than victory alone.

That said, Keppel’s tennis team is far from beaten. Our players vowed to claim the title back next year. We wish them all the best and extend our thanks to all the players who represented our Club.

After a hearty round of competition, Team Tanglin and Team Keppel gathered for a quick photo.

ClubNews / TennisNews


Loop versus StraightBy Weber Oh

Ever wondered why certain tennis balls fly and land the way they do in the court? Ever wondered how and when to use your swings, as well as to what advantage they would serve to your game?

Most tennis players would have heard of the Loop Backswing and the Straight Backswing on the forehand and backhand ground strokes. Both are correct backswings but which is better? Here are some quick tips on the different types of backswings and to what effect they can be used:

Straight backswing

The disadvantages of the straight backswing lie in the directly proportional relation between power and movement. The straight backswing lacks fluidity, which will cut down the racquet head speed, thereby resulting in the loss of power. It generally dictates a closed stance which will force you to move your feet faster to get into position to hit correctly and recover back to the centre of the court.

The only advantage for the straight backswing is the short compact backswing. When you are playing a particularly hard hitter, there will be less time to prepare due to the oncoming speed. As the straight backswing takes a shorter time to get the racquet in the proper position, it will help in returning faster shots like a big first serve or an attacking shot.

Loop backswing

The loop backswing has been part of tennis for years. It is still the most popular in this modern Tennis era. Theadvantages of this swing are greater power, condensed footwork (open stance) and more control (Top-spin). Although the modern loop backswing can be used with an Eastern forehand grip, it is generally hit with the semi-western or western grips, which creates more spin and therefore, more control. The power is generated by a continual swing that can form more of an arc or a “C”. This in turn, can give you more racquet head speed. Should you be using the semi-western or western grips, more wrist snap will be needed to enhance the head speed at impact. The loop is hit more often in an open stance, so getting to the ball and recovery time are faster.

The only disadvantage might be errors from badly timed shots. Loop backswing produces more top-spin so it means that players tend to hit with a low to high forward swing. Timing is key when you are trying to hit a fast oncoming ball with a low to high swing and a big shoulder rotation.

So which is better

My suggestion is: Learn the loop backswing first and then learn to make your loop backswing smaller and smaller until it becomes a straight backswing. Play matches and use both when the oncoming shot dictates one or the other.

Weber Oh (Head Coach)

Hear from the Coaches

TennisNews / SwimmingNews


with Tennis Coach Weber Oh & Swimming Coach Ang Peng Wee

Ang Peng Wee, Head Swimming Coach

at Keppel Club.Swimming for allBy Ang Peng Wee

It has been said that if you start running at a young age, you will keep running into your old age. It doesn’t matter at what age you pick up swimming, it is an activity that will keep you fit and well through and through.

Toddler aquatic

A programme for pre-schoolers of ages 4 to 5 years old, the focus of this course is to equip toddlers with water adaptation skills, rhythmic breathing, breath control, body buoyancy, confidence building and basic survival strokes. Participants will also be introduced to basic Freestyle and Breaststroke, as well as basic water safety and rescue skills.

Learn to swim

A programme for children aged 6 years and above, the focus of this course is to equip children with water adaptation skills, rhythmic breathing, floating and strokes. Participants are also introduced to Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke and Butterfly. Basic starts, turns and finish will also be taught. There will be an introduction to basic water safety and rescue skills.

Pre-competitive/Competitive

The focus of this course is to prepare swimmers for higher level of training withan increase in demand of mileage, speed and stroke techniques. We offer different groups of swimming teams (based on age groups) that allow swimmers to train from two to six days a week.

Stroke developmentThe focus of this course is to offer a small group, intensive development of competitive race strokes and techniques. Swimmers will be filmed to provide them with a clearer vision of their strokes and techniques.

Masters & fitnessThe focus of this course is to offer an opportunity to adult swimmers, with the ability to swim 50 meters of any two strokes whilst continuing to pursue their hobby. It also allows swimmers to enhance their fitness and condition the mind.


April and May 2015

Competition Results

A Division (HI 0 – 16.0)

Name HI Score

Winner Meenah Fong 7.7 82 grossWinner Helen Neo 14.8 68 nett

Ladies “A” & “B” Division Strokeplay, Saturday, May 16, 2015

Men “A” & “B” Division Stableford, Saturday, April 25, 2015

“A” Division (HI 7.1 – 11.0)

Name HI ScoreWinner Francis Chia K H 8.7 39Runner-Up Chng Loy Teoh 8.3 38 ocb

For more detailed golf results, please log on to www.keppelclub.com.sg under Golf game results.

“B” Division (HI 11.1 – 18.0)

Name HI ScoreWinner Derrick Tay K S 11.4 43Runner-Up Adrian Chew 12.7 40

Mercedes Trophy Medal Men “A”, “B” & “C” Division

Stableford, Saturday, April 25, 2015 “A” Division (HI 0 – 9.4)

Name HI ScoreWinner Francis Chia K H 8.7 39Runner-Up Chng Loy Teoh 8.3 38

“B” Division (HI 9.5 – 13.4)

Name HI ScoreWinner Derrick Tay K S 11.4 43Runner-Up Adrian Chew 12.7 40

C Division (HI 13.5 – 18.0)

Name HI ScoreWinner Mock Pack Kay 13.8 37 ocbRunner-Up Raymond Foo 17.3 37

Men Premier & “A” Division Strokeplay, Saturday, May 16, 2015

Premier Division (HI 0 – 7.0)

Name HI ScoreWinner Anthony Maniam 3.2 75 grossWinner Chin Soon Chye 6.5 69 nett

“A” Division (HI 7.1 – 11.0)

Name HI ScoreWinner Jamil Maksoem 8.8 75 grossWinner Joe Lai 7.5 68 nett

“B” Division (HI 11.1 – 18.0)

Name HI ScoreWinner Soon Boon Hai 12.1 84 grossWinner Ernie Mark Mah 14.0 69 nett

“C” Division (HI 18.1 – 24.5)

Name HI ScoreWinner David Ng K T 20.8 98 gross ocbWinner Richard Goh 24.0 77 nett

B Division (HI 16.1 – 24.3)

Name HI Score

Winner Diana Yow 16.1 89 grossWinner Shannon Tan 18.0 76 nett

C Division (HI 24.4 – 36.4)

Name HI Score

Winner Grace Leong 27.5 40Runner-Up Liow Peck Lian 27.5 34

Open Division

Name HI Score

Winner Helen Neo 14.8 40 pts ocb

Ladies Mercedes Trophy Medal Stableford, Saturday, May 16, 2015

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Men “B” & “C” Division Strokeplay, Saturday, May 16, 2015



Preventable, beatable & treatable

Colorectal Cancer By Johari Salleh

On March 29, the gym organised a Health & Educational Talk on Colorectal Cancer. This is the second time that we have invited oncologist, Dr Johann Tang to deliver a talk on cancer. This year, colorectal cancer was the topic of choice as statistics have shown it to be the number two and three killer among men and women, respectively.

Speaking to a crowd of 30, Dr Tang promptly began the talk at 7.15pm. Listening with much enthusiasm, members picked up useful knowledge on how colorectal cancer can be treated and better yet, prevented. Much to the enjoyment of the audience, Dr Johann presented the seriousness of the issue with aplomb and ease, whilst putting into layman terms the various methods of treatment.

The talk ended at 8.45pm after a Question & Answer session with the participants. A plaque was presented by our newly appointed Vice-Captain, Mr Jamil Maksoem, to Dr Johann as a token of appreciation.

GymNews

Vice-Captain Jamil Maksoem presenting Dr Johann with a token of appreciation after the talk.


CentreStoryCentreStory

Thailand wins

Singapore Junior Golf Championship By Kuk Hun Yi (Green Committee member)

Keppel Club proudly hosted the recently concluded Singapore Junior Golf Championship (SJGC) for the 11th time.

Held between May 5 and 8, there was an international flavour to this competition. Fifty-nine participants from 12 different countries took part in this year's SJGC. Out of the 59, 27 were from Singapore and nine from Keppel.

There was strong representation from neighbouring countries like Thailand and Philippines, judging from their individual total score results. The eventual Overall Boy Champion, Expharit Wu (223) and Overall Girl Champion, Pimnipa Panthong (219) were both from Thailand. Congratulations to the winners!

From the 31 prizes at stake for this year's SJGC, 14 prize

recipients were from Singapore (45%), with 10 recipients from Keppel Juniors (32%). The most outstanding Singapore (and Keppel) Junior was Tommy Tan Xuan Hao (226) who was the Overall Boy Runner-Up, Overall Best Local Boy Performer and was the Overall Daily Best Gross for Days 1, 2 and 3 in the B Division. Callista Chen from Singapore and Keppel was the Overall Girl Runner-Up and Team Event 1st Runner-Up.

During this year's SJGC, the Keppel course was in tip-top condition with green speeds reaching up to 9.5. Every facet of participants’ golf skills was thus put to a fair test on the challenging course.

A big thank you to the Keppel management team for turning out another wonderful event and we are once again looking forward to the next SJGC in 2016!


Across both the Boys’ and Girls’ divisions, this year’s competition saw a gathering of some of the best players from Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines, China, the US, Malaysia and Singapore.


Amongst the 27 representing our nation, are our very own junior golfers (from left) Oscar Stenbak Dylander, Nicole Mok, Naomi Wong, Andre Chong, Nicolas Mok, Jason Kuk, Chloe Wong, Justin Kuk and Benjamin Yap.

Keeping his play calm, cool and collected, our junior golfer, Tommy Tan vied for the championship over three gruelling days of competition. He may have missed the championship by a margin but Tommy did us proud!

Standing among the top three is Chen Chen, representing China.

Clinching Overall Girl Runner-Up and Team Event First Runner-Up is Keppel’s very own Callista Chen. Well done girl!


Emerging Overall Girl Champion and Overall Boy Champion respectively, (from left) Pimnipa Panthong and Expharit Wu of Thailand flew the Thai flag high and did their homeland proud. Congratulations to the two junior golfers!


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CalendarJune and July 2015

B Beginners I Intermediate A Advanced C Competitive* Only first Fri of the month # Only second Fri of the month

Mon Pilates Matwork 10am Aerobics Studio Bridge 7.30pm Berlayer Room Kpop X Fitness 7.45pm Aerobics Studio

Tue Deep Water Workout 8.30am Swimming Pool Line Dance 10.30am Aerobics Studio Club’s Nite 5pm/6pm Tennis Court Pilates Matwork 7pm Aerobics Studio Qi Gong 8pm Pool Pavilion

wed Zumba Fun Class 8.45am Aerobics Studio Men’s Team Training 6pm/7pm/8pm Tennis Courts

Thu Tone & Sculpt Class 10am Aerobics Studio Bridge 2pm Berlayer Room Hatha Yoga 6.30pm Aerobics Studio Social Dance 7.30pm Keppel Hall

Fri Deep Water Workout 8.30am Swimming Pool Club’s Nite 6pm Tennis Court D & E Bridge 7.30pm Berlayer Room Friday League 7pm Bowling Room Tombola Night* 7.30pm Aerobics Studio Dance Practice Night# 8pm Aerobics Studio

Sat Junior Training (B) 2pm Tennis Courts Zumba Fitness 3pm Aerobics Studio Swimming (B) 4pm Swimming Pool Pilates Matwork 11am Aerobics Studio Bridge 2.30pm Berlayer Room Junior Training (I/A) 12nn Tennis Courts Junior Training (C) 2pm Tennis Courts

Sun Hatha Yoga 3pm Aerobics Studio Junior Training (B) 4pm Tennis Courts Hatha Yoga 4.30pm Aerobics Studio Swimming (I/A) 5pm Swimming Pool

Regular Classes

Sat/Sun

2215Mon 19Fri 20Sat Mon

14Sun

JUNE6Sat 7Sun 10Wed

GOLF Ladies Fun Game (PM)

GOLF Green Cup: Final Round (AM) GOLF Ladies A, B & C Medal (AM); Men’s Premier, A, B (PM) & C (AM) Medals; Junior Ranking (AM)

GOLF SGA Interclub League Practice Round (AM: 16 flights) NSRCC vs LNGCC

27Sat 27Sat 25

Sun

GOLF Hosting SGA Interclub League (PM: 21 Flights) NSRCC vs LNGCC

GYM Don’t Run!

SOCIAL For the Durians! 2D1N in Malacca (June 20 to June 21)

SPORTS Children’s Sports Camp (June 22 to June 24)

Thu

SOCIAL Let’s Dance Party

SOCIAL Start your first plant

31Sun26Sun 31Sun 30GOLF Green Cup: Semi-Finals (AM)

GOLF Hosting SGA Interclub League: RCC vs TMCC (PM: 21 flights)

Sat

GOLF Captain’s Prize

2519Sun 22Wed 24Fri Sat

18Sat

JULY4Sat 5Sun 12Sun

GOLF Keppel Ladies Club Championship, Intermediate Championship & Duffers’ Cup: Round 1 (AM)

GOLF Men’s Premier, A, B & C Medal; Club Match Play Championship Qualifying Round; Ladies A, B & C Medal; Junior Ranking (PM)

GOLF Club Match Play Championship: Round 1 (PM: 5 Flights)

TENNIS 19th Annual Age Group Tennis Championship (July 5 to 20)

SwIMMING 44th Annual Swimming Gala

GOLF Club Match Play Championship: Quarter-finals (AM: 3 Flights)

CLuB Earth Week (July 18 to July 31)

GOLF Club Match Play Championship: Semi-Finals (AM: 2 Flights) & Finals (PM: 2 Flights)

GOLF Keppel Ladies Club Championship: Round 2 (PM)

GOLF SGA Interclub League Practice Round: RCC vs TMCC (AM: 16 Flights)

GOLF Captain’s Prize ‘Prize Giving’: Jan to Apr 2015 (PM)


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Golfing Opening hours Fees

Golf Office Guest FeeTel: 6933-3956 Tue to Sun 7 am to 8 pm Weekday 18-hole: $150Fax: 6272-1563 Mon 7 am to 3 pm Weekend & PH 18-hole: $220Booking lines: 63755-569/70/71 Course Visitor FeeHotline: 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) All rates quoted includes green fees, buggy fees and GST. 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)

Entertainment Opening hours Fees

Jackpot Lounge* Mon to Thu & Sun 9 am to 11 pmTel: 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 mnTel: 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/hrTel: 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

Sports Opening hours Fees

Badminton Court* Daily 9 am to 10 pm Court fee : $1Booking lines: 6375-5567/8 Guest fee : $5/person

Billiards Room* Mon to Fri 3 pm to 10.30 pm Table fee : $2/hrTel: 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/gameTel: 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/personTel: 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

* For members and members’ guests only. All fees and prices quoted are subjected to 7% GST unless otherwise specified.

F&B Opening hours Regular privileges

E-Sarn Thai Cuisine Lunch 10% off total bill & no service charge for Club membersTel: 6878 0866 Mon to Fri 11.30am to 2.30pm Dinner Mon to Fri 5.30pm to 10pm Sat & Sun 11.30am to 10pm

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 membersTel: 6270-1618 6 pm to 10 pm (Last order: 9.30 pm)

Seascent Daily 11am to 10pm (Last order: 9.30pm) 10% off total bill & no service charge for membersTel: 6273-0221

Tee Top Mon Closed No service charge for Club membersTel: 6933-3962 Tue to Sun & eve of PH 7 am to 9 pm (Last order: 8.30 pm)


AffiliatedClubs

BRuNEI

Panaga Golf ClubSeria, KB 3534, Negara Brunei DarussalamTel : 673-3-73142Fax : 673-3-74056Golf

Pantai Mentiri Golf ClubPO Box 1646, Bandar Seri Begawan,BS 8637, Brunei DarussalamTel : (02) 791-021 / 792-777/ 792-014/5Fax : (02) 790-773Email : [email protected]

CHINA

Zhaoqing Resort & Golf ClubGao Yao City, Huilong Town, Zhaoqing Guangdong ProvinceZip Code 526100Tel : (86758) 816-2168Fax : (86758) 816-2089Email : [email protected] : http://www.zhaoqinggolf.comHong Kong Office:Room 2602 26/F, China Online Centre,333 Lockhart Road, WanchaiTel : (852) 2868-6181Fax : (852) 2827-6363Golf

HONG KONG

Discovery Bay Golf ClubValley Road, Discovery Bay, Lantau IslandTel : (852) 2987-7273Fax : (852) 2987-5900Golf & Facilities

INDIA

Tollygunge Club Ltd120 Deshprab Sasmai Road, Calcutta 700033, West BengalTel : (033) 473-5954 / 4539 / 4741 / 2316Fax : (033) 473-1903 / 472-0480Golf & Facilities

SRI LANKA

Royal Columbo Golf Club223 Model Farm Road, Colombo 8, Sri LankaTel : (941) 695-431 / 691-401 / 687-592Golf

MALAYSIA

Kelab Diraja Sri MenantiIstgana Perkasa Alam, 71550 Sri MenantiNegeri SembilanTel : (06) 497-9888Fax : (06) 497-9600Golf

Kelab Golf Negara SubangJalan SS7/2, Kelena Jaya,47301 Petaling Jaya, SelangorTel : (03) 7876-0388Fax : (03) 7875-5267Email : [email protected] : http://www.subanggolf.comGolf & Facilities

Kelab Golf SarawakPetra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, SarawakTel : (08) 244-4791Fax : (08) 244-1733Email : [email protected]

Kelab Rahman Putra MalaysiaJalan BRP 2/1, Bukit Rahman Putra,47000 Sg Buloh, SelangorTel : (03) 6156-6870Fax : (03) 6156-0280Golf

Kelantan Golf & Country Club5488 Jalan Hospital, 15200 Kota BahruTel : (09) 748-2102Fax : (09) 747-2918Golf & Facilities

Kinabalu Golf ClubJalan Tanjung Aru Beach,88807 Kota Kinabalu, SabahTel : (08) 825-1615Fax : (08) 824-0166Email : [email protected] : http://www.borneo-online.com.my/kgcGolf & Facilities

Kluang Country ClubJalan Mengkibol, 86000 Kluang, JohorTel : (07) 771-8840Fax : (07) 772-1503Golf & Facilities

Penang Turf Club (Golf Section)Jalan Batu Gantong, 10450 Pulau PinangTel : (04) 226-6701 / 227-0246Fax : (04) 226-6535Email : [email protected] : http://www.penangturfclub.comGolf

Royal Pahang Golf ClubJalan Padang Golf, 25250 KuantuanTel : (09) 567-5811/2Fax : (09) 567-1170Golf

Royal Perak Golf ClubJalan Sultan Azian Shah, 31400 Ipoh, PerakTel : (05) 547-3266 / 545-3266Fax : (05) 547-6688Golf

Royal Selangor Golf ClubJalan Kelab Golf, 50990 Kuala LumpurTel : (03) 9206-3333Fax : (03) 9285-3939Golf & Facilities

Sabah Golf & Country ClubReservoir Road, Bukit Padang,PO Box 11876, 88820 Kota Kinabalu, SabahTel : (08) 824-7533Fax : (08) 822-5243Golf & Facilities

Sandakan Golf & Country ClubPO Box 541, 90706 Sandakan, SabahTel : (08) 966-0557Fax : (08) 966-0584Golf & Facilities

Segamat Country ClubKm 4 Jalan Genuang, PO Box C22, 85007 Segamat, JohorTel : (07) 943-5968Fax : (07) 943-2301Golf & Facilities

Seremban International Golf ClubBatu 3 ¼, Kuala Pilah Road, 70400 Seremban, Negri SembilanTel : (06) 677-5277Fax : (06) 677-2309Golf

Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club *Ayer Keroh, Jalan Gapam , Bukit Katil,PO Box 473, 75760 MelakaTel : (Office) (06) 231-1111 (Golf) (06) 231-2366Fax : (06) 231-4122Golf

Tioman Island Golf ClubPO Box 4, 86807 Mersing,Pulau Tioman, JohorTel : (09) 419-1000Fax : (09) 419-1718Golf

MALAYSIA

Ayer Keroh Country Club14.5km Jalan Ayer Keroh, 75750 MelakaTel : (06) 233-2000Fax : (06) 232-3578Email : [email protected] : http://www.akcc.com.myGolf & Facilities

Batu Pahat Golf Club678 Jalan Dato Mohd Shah,83000 Batu Pahat, JohorTel : (07) 432-9221/3Fax : (07) 434-2221Golf

Bukit Banang Golf & Country Club1 Persiaran Gemilang, Bandar Banang Jaya,83000 Batu Pahat, Johor Darul TakzimTel : (07) 428-6001Fax : (07) 428-6801Golf & Facilities

Bukit Jawi Golf Resort(Pulau Pinang)691 Main Road, Sungai Bakap,14200 Seberang Prai Seletan, Pulau PinangTel : (04) 582-0759Fax : (04) 582-2613Golf

Clearwater Sanctuary Golf ResortLot 6019, Jalan Changkat Larang, 3100 Batu Gajah, Perak Darui RidzuanTel : (05) 366-7433Fax : (05) 366-7434Email : [email protected] : http://www.cwsgolf.com.my Golf & Facilities

Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Mailing Address:Pantai Dalit, P.O Box 600, 89208, Tuaran, Sabah MalaysiaTel : (608) 879-1188Fax : (608) 879-2128Email : [email protected] : www.shangri-la.com/en/property/kotakinabalu/ rasariaresort/health/club/intro

Damai Laut Golf & Country ClubWD No 21 Pejabat Pos Lumut, Jalan Iskandar Shah, 32200 Lumut, Perak Darul, Ridzuan, MalaysiaTel : 605-618-1019 Fax : 605-618-1018Email : [email protected]

Kelab Darul EhsanTa man Tun Abdul Razak,68000 Ampang, SelangorTel : (03) 4257-2333Fax : (03) 4257-2335Golf & Facilities

SINGAPORE

Jurong Country Club **9 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609078Tel : 6560-5655Fax : 6567-1900Golf

Orchid Country Club **1 Orchid Country Road, Singapore 769162Tel : 6755-9811Fax : 6752-7147Golf

Seletar Country Club **101 Seletar Club Road, Singapore 798273Tel : 6481-4812Fax : 6481-3000Golf

Sembawang Country Club **249 Sembawang Road, Singapore 758352Tel : 6275-0642Fax : 6275-0446Golf

warren Golf & Country Golf **81 Chua Chu Kang Way, Singapore 688263Tel : 6586-1245Fax : 6586-1235Golf

AuSTRALIA

Cromer Golf ClubCromer Road, Cromer NSW 2099, AustraliaTel : (02) 9982-3088Fax : (02) 9981-3782Email : [email protected] : http://www.cromergolfclub.com.auGolf

Kooringal Golf ClubWilga Avenue, Altona, 3018 Melbourne, VictoriaTel : (03) 9315-0855Fax : (03) 9315-9145Email : [email protected] : http://www.kooringalgolf.com.au Golf & Facilities

Mount Osmond Golf Club60 Mount Osmond Road, Mount Osmond 5064,Adelaide, South AustraliaTel : (08) 8379-1673Fax : (08) 8379-0434Email : [email protected] URL : http://www.mtosmondgolf.com.auGolf

Pacific Golf Club430 Pine Mountain Road, Mt Gravatt, Brisbane, QueenslandTel : (07) 3349-4411Fax : (07) 3343-7839Email : [email protected] : http://www.pacificgolf.com.au

west Lake Golf Club26 Loschside Drive, West Lakes,Adelaide, South Australia, 5021Tel : (08) 8268-3850Fax : (08) 8268-5451URL : http://www.riversidegolfclub.com.au/Golf

The Vines Golf & Country Club*Verdhelo Drive, The Vines,Western Australia, 6069Tel : (08) 9297-0777Fax : (08) 9297-0729Email : [email protected] : http://www.vines.com.auGolf

wanneroo Golf ClubFlynn Drive, Neerabup, WA 6031Postal Address:PO Box 188, Wanneroo WA 6065,Perth, Western AustraliaTel : (08) 8-9405-3677Fax : (08) 8-9306-3677Golf

Yowani Country ClubNorthbourne Ave, Lyneham, Federal Highway, Canberra, ACTPO Box 161, Dickson ACT 2602Tel : (02) 6241-3377Fax : (02) 6241-8561Email : [email protected] : http://www.yowani.com.auGolf & Facilities

ITALY

Ropailo Golf Club*16035 Rapalio (Genoa), Via G. Mamei 377Tel : (39) 01-8526-1777Fax : (39) 01-8526-1779Golf

INDONESIA

Damai Indah Golf & Country Club*Bumi Serpong Damai Course, JI. Bukit Golf I, Sektor VI Serpong, Tanerang 15310Tel : 62-21-537-0290Fax : 62-21-537-0288

Pantai Indah Kapuk Course*JI. Marina Indah Penjaringan, Kapuk, Jakarta 14470Tel : 62-21-588-2388Fax : 62-21-588-2391Golf

Padang Golf ModernJI. Modern Golf Raya, Kota ModernTangerang 15117, JakartaTel : (Reservation) 62-21-552-9228 (Office) 62-21-552-9182Fax : 62-21-552-9177Golf & Facilities

PHILIPPINES

wack wack Golf & Country ClubWack Wack Road, Shaw BoulevardMandaluyuon CityTel : (632) 732-0665Fax : (632) 721-4613Email : [email protected] : http://www.wackwack.com

* : 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.

FINLAND

Espoo Golf ClubMynttiläntie 1, 02780 EspooEmail : (Club Manager) [email protected] : +350 405106073Email : (Caddie Master) [email protected] Tel : +358 9 8190 3444 URL : http://www.egs.fiGolf

VIETNAM

Danang Golf ClubMy Khe Beach Da Nang VietnamTel : (84) 511 3932 666Email : [email protected]

Song Be Golf Resort *77 Binh Duong Boulevard,Lai Thieu, Thuan An, Binh Duong Province, VietnamTel : (84) (650) 3756 660 / 1Fax : (84) (650) 3755 804Email : [email protected]

THAILAND

Nichigo Resort & Country Club*106 Moo 4, Tamboi Wangdong,Ampjur Muang, Kanchanaburi 7100Tel : (034) 513-304 /34Fax : (034) 518-518Bangkok Office:Room 213 Thaniya Plaza Building, 52 Silom Road, Bangrak, Bankok 10500Tel : (662) 231-2681 / 2 / 3 (662) 231-2319Fax : (662) 231-2320Golf & Facilities

Siam Country Club (Pattaya)*50 Moo 9, Pong Sub-District, Bang Lamung District, Choiburi 20150Tel : 66-38-249-381-6Fax : 66-38-249-387Bangkok Office:Tel : 66-2-216-2235 / 215-3124Golf & Facilities

Summit Pinehurst Golf & Country Club73 Phaholyothin Road, Km 37 Klong 1,Amphur Klong Luang, Phathumthanee 12120Tel : (662) 516-8679 / 84Fax : (662) 516-8685Golf & Facilities

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