Little did I realise that we are more than halfway through theyear, till I reflected on the SSGS activities that have takenplace in the past six months.

Firstly, I would like to thank all our members for youroverwhelming support in re-electing me as President for yetanother term during our 50th Annual General Meeting heldin May.

Committee, without which we would not have been able toparticipate in such fulfilling activities for all SSGS members.On this note, I would like to, on behalf of the committee,express our heartfelt appreciation towards Captain Mr Terence

Ng and Committee Member Mr Lee Kuen Yip for their past contributions. The time andefforts that they have committed during the term have contributed immensely to thework that SSGS has been able to provide for members.

At the same time, we are happy to welcome Mr Peter Koh as our Captain, Mr AndrewNg as Honorary Secretary, and Mr Daniel Lo Hock Peng as Committee Member for thenew term. With different perspectives and fresh ideas, we hope that the new committeemembers will bring to the table more exciting events and activities for all members.

Moving forward, it is my pleasure to announce that we will be celebrating SSGS’ 50th

Anniversary Golf Championship on 19 September at SICC! We are currently puttingtogether a special souvenir magazine as tribute to meaningful times spent as a Societythrough the years. I hope that with our combined efforts, we will create more and greatermemorable moments together as SGSS continues to grow and prosper.

See you on 19 September, and in the meanwhile, happy golfing as always!

SSGS News JULY 2018SINGAPORE SENIOR GOLFERS’ SOCIETY151 Chin Swee Road #03-33A Manhattan House, Singapore 169876.Tel: 6738 0655 | Fax: 6738 3747 | Email: ssgs1968@gmail.com | Website: www.ssgs.org.sg

A publication dedicated to SSGS members. By private circulation only.

President’s MessageDATO’ LOH AH JOO

PatronsMr Leong Mun Sum, PBM, BBMMr Loh Kim Chah, PBM, BBMMr Tan Ah Lye, PBM

General Committee 2018/19PresidentDato’ Loh Ah Joo, DPMJ

Senior Vice PresidentMr Pang Boon Hee

Vice PresidentCol (Ret) Raymond Tan, PPAMr Terence Ng

CaptainMr Peter Koh, PBM

Vice CaptainMr Joseph Ong

Hon SecretaryMr Andrew Ng

Hon TreasurerMr George Seow

Asst Hon TreasurerMr Tommy Tan

Asst Hon SecretaryMr Henry Loo

Committee MemberMr Daniel Lo Hock PengMr Vincent ChuaMr Raymond Chua

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Standing: L-R Henry Loo (Asst Hon Sec), Daniel Lo, Raymond Chua, Vincent Chua (Committee members)Seated: L-R Andrew Ng (Hon Sec) , Pang Boon Hee (SVP), Dato’ Loh Ah Joo (President),

Peter Koh (Captain),Terence Ng (VP), George Seow (Treasurer),Tommy Tan (Assistant Hon Treasurer).

SSGS General Committee 2018/19 that was elected at the 50th Annual GeneralMeeting held at SICC on 24 May

Overseas golf trip

Singapore Senior Golfers’ Society (SSGS) vs Thailand Senior Golfers’ Association (TSGA) 2018 Friendly Match in Bangkok,Thailand **29 Jan - 3 Feb 2018

SVP Pang Boon Hee presenting the ChallengeTrophy to TSGA President Chadej Musigavong

Always a golfer's wish to score a Holein One and CB Choo did just that atNikanti GC

Can’t wait to tee off at Nikanti GC

One of our all-time favourite golfing destinations - Bangkok!

This year, the Inter-port Friendly Tournament with Thailand SeniorGolfers’ Association (TSGA) was held at the Khao Cha Ngok GolfClub in Bangkok on 30 Jan 2018. This annual event has traditionallybeen one of SGSS’ popular events and this year was no exception,with thirty seven members participated in the 6D5N trip.

Upon arrival, the team members headed for the Royal Gems CityGolf Club, an exclusive private club known for its beautiful andchallenging course, for their first round of golf. At night, themembers enjoyed a delicious local dinner hosted by Golf Hub atJe Dam Pochana Restaurant, before checking into Juntra ResortHotel.

After a good night’s rest, the members were ready to battle! Theystarted the day early at Khao Cha Ngok Golf Club and put in theirbest efforts. Despite the members winning 4 games and settlingfor 3 draws, the skilful Thais managed to win 9 games, emergingvictorious.

TSGA hosted a wonderful lunch at the club house, with prizepresentation and exchange of souvenirs, complete with singingand dancing which all the members thoroughly enjoyed. Afterchecking in at Courtyard by Marriot, they proceeded to a famousChinatown Teochew restaurant – Tang Jai Yoo Restaurant for asumptuous dinner of suckling pig, steamed eel and oyster omelette.Captain Terence Ng also bought beer to celebrate the win by the4 teams against the Thais.

The most memorable game was played at Nikanti Golf Club. Thefacilities were excellent, complete with charming, well-maintainedand challenging course. Our member, Mr Choo Chiau Beng, whowas accompanied by the Captain, scored a Hole-in-One at Hole14. Dinner was hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand andheld at Laem Charoen Restaurant where Mr Choo also celebratedhis achievement .

SGSS rounded up the trip with their fourth and final game at theGreen Valley Golf Club, which was a convenient 30 minutes awayfrom the airport. Members thoroughly enjoyed the well-organisedtrip, with special thanks to Captain and Vice-Captain for theirexceptional efforts. It was an exciting trip, particularly for Mr Choo,who achieved his first hole-in-one during his first SGSS golf trip.We hope to have more of such amazing experiences for ourmembers in future trips!

SGSS had the honour of hosting the 35thConfederation of ASEAN Senior Golfers’Association (CASGA) IGM meeting. Held on3 April at Oasia Hotel, Novena, 55 CASGAdelegates from the five ASEAN countries(Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines andThailand) were in Singapore to attend thismuch anticipated annual event. The participantsplayed two rounds at Sentosa Golf Club’sTanjong course and Singapore Island CountryClub’s New Course.

The event closed with fun-filled dinner with thespecial theme, “CASGA’S got Talent”, whereeach country sent a representative to battle itout on stage. Singapore’s Andrew Ng eventuallywas named the Most Talented Singer with hisrendition of the Emil Chau’s famous Mandarinpop song, “Friends”.

CASGA delegates at the meeting on4 April

CASGA delegates demonstrating solidarity atClosing Dinner prize presentation

Thailand & Brunei delegates with Captain Peter Koh(Second from left)

35th Confederation of ASEAN Senior Golfers' Association (CASGA) Intermediate General Meeting (IGM)** 2 - 5 April 2018 (Singapore)

Discussion in progress at the CASGA IGM

Monthly medals from Jan - Jun 2018

A memorable moment at RCC's Lake Course L to RChong Kok Kee, Edward Tan, Andrew Teo, Andrew Ng

January Medal at RCC on 11 Jan 2018

Vincent Chua (L) receives his prize fromSponsor Mr Ong Teong Wan

Jason Chua (R) with a big smileas he receives his prize fromMr Ong Teong Wan

March Medal at Keppel Club on 15 March 2018

80 golfers in action at the CASGA IGM golf tournament

Sunny skies and happy facesL - R : James Fu , Bagtas Eduardo,Daniel Lo & Eddy Susanto at SentosaGolf Club

Nothing beats an enjoyable round in SentosaGolf ClubL - R : S Nestor, Dato' Haji Idris, Dr Agoes Salim,Douglas Cheam

James Fu ( R) receiving his prizefrom Sponsor Mr Ong Teong Wan

May Medal at Singapore Island Country Club on 24 May 2018

June Medal at Orchid Country Club on 20 June 2018

Ready to battleL – R : George Seow, Andrew Ng, Peter Koh,Soh Chee Seng

The formidable quartetL - R : Ricky Seah, Paul Kwek, Rusly Sjaichudin,LamTih Kai

GC members at registration areaL - R : Henry Loo, Raymond Chua. George Seow,Joseph Ong, Dennis Ee, Andrew Ng, Tommy Tan

Table of results (Jan - Jun 2018)

Month A Division B Division C Division D DivisionJanuary Champion Daniel Lo James S K Fu Dicky Tan Tan Kah Ho(RCC) Runner Up Richard Liew Jason Chua Vincent Chua Edward TanMarch Champion Andy Ang Thanapal S Vincent Chua Peh Choon Seng(Keppel) Runner Up Hendry Yeo Chua Liak Chng Peh Choon Beng Latief LeeMay Champion Frank Hu Chua Liak Chng Dicky Tan Choo Chiau Beng(SICC Island) Runner Up Steven K L Ho Francis Lee A B Lim RamasamyJune Champion Hendry Yeo Chew Hai Chwee Vincent Chua Peh Choon Beng(OCC) Runner Up Eric Man Ricky Seah Ko Yeo Edward TanGold Medal Champion Chua Liak Chng (SICC Island) Best Gross Andy Ang Best Nett Ricky Seah

Team Singapore delegates at the CASGA IGML - R : Peter Koh, Dato' Loh Ah Joo, Terry Ng

Ready at 1st Tee ofKeppel ClubL-R :Chew Hai Chwee,Soh Chee Seng,KC Captain CS Kong,Peter Ngion

Group picture of members before shotgun start at SICC Island Course

Firstly, I would like to thank the SSGS members forelecting me. I count it my privilege and honour to beelected as your captain. I know that my duty is to serveSSGS members, and that this position comes with greatchallenges and responsibilities.

Currently, I am serving as a member of the SICC GeneralCommittee chairing the Lifestyle Sub-Committee. I hope that myexperiences from this position will help me to better serve the membersof SSGS.

Moving forward, I plan to reactivate friendly golf games to strengthenour relationships with fellow CASGA (Confederation of ASEAN SeniorGolfers' Association) members. If the opportunity arises, I would alsolike to organise golf trips to Myanmar and Vietnam. This will hopefullyencourage the senior golfers in these countries to join CASGA.

This year's 50th Annual General Meeting was held atSICC after the Gold Medal/May Golf Tournament, wherea record 128 players participated. It was a fun-filledevening and members were treated to a scrumptiousAsian buffet, with entertainment provided by the MusicMix band.

The newly elected Captain, Mr Peter Koh, gave a welcomespeech and highlighted the forthcoming events from Juneto December and thanked members for their support atall the golf outings. His speech was followed by the prizepresentation and Grand Lucky Draw for the remaining118 members present.

SSGS 50th Annual General Meeting on 24 May 2018 (SICC)

Annual Chinese New Year Lunch on 27 Feb 2018 (Rejoice Ballroom)

Celebrating Ajit Singh Gill's 90th birthday Yum seng! Greater prosperity and joy forall SSGS members!

God of Fortune bestows wealth and joy formembers' spouses

Captain Peter Koh receives hongbao andabundant blessings from God of Fortune

For this year's edition of the annual Chinese New Year lunch, members were treated to a subsidized lunch. This was done incelebration of our Society's 50th anniversary and as demonstration of appreciation to members for their constant and continuingsupport. The event was as always, strongly supported by 200 members and their spouse. The Music Mix Band, led by John Leung,provided live entertainment. The "God of Fortune" also graced our lunch, and distributed red packets to all present. Even our OlympianMember, Mr Ajit Singh Gill, was present at the lunch where he celebrated his 90th birthday with us! It was truly an enjoyable time offellowship and bonding amongst all who attended.

From the desk of newly elected Captain - Mr Peter Koh

Outgoing Captain Terry Ng bidding farewell to members at AGM

Captain Peter Koh (standing) all smiles ashe chats with golfing buddies

Andy Ang ( R) - Best Gross Winnerfor the Gold medal & A DivisionWinner for May Medal 2018receiving prize from Dato’ Loh.

Chua Liak Chng (L) - Gold Medal2018 and B Division Winner for MayMedal 2018 with Dato’ Loh

Henry Loo receiving his luckydraw prize from PresidentDato’ Loh

From what I know, there are SSGS members without clubmemberships. For these members, I will explore ways tohelp them maintain their handicap. I would also like to providebetter benefits to our members through negotiation withmore golf clubs in Singapore so our SSGS members areable to enjoy special discounts when playing during off-peakperiods. As always, I will strive to organise more socialactivities for leisure and encourage more bonding amongstmembers.

I look forward to serving each and every one of you. Thankyou for your continuing support for SSGS, and I hope to seeour members actively participating in our future activitiesand events!

L - R : Ross Tan (SGA President), Andrew Ng,Peter Koh, Tommy Tan,Lee Ek Tieng (Hon Member), Dato' Loh Ah Joo.

Estimated date Activity Venue12 Aug Annual SSGS vs Changi Golf Club Changi Golf Club14 - 15 Aug 2D 1N trip (August medal) Palm Springs, Batam, Indonesia5 Sept JSA vs SSGS SICC19 Sept 50th Anniversary Celebration Golf & Dinner - SICC Island Course

GOH Minister for Health Gan Kim Yong23 - 27 Sept 35th ASEAN Senior Amateur Open Golf Championship Jakarta, Indonesia11 - 18 Nov Trip to Izu Peninsular, Japan Japan

Table of forthcoming events