eMagazine 2012 Mar/Apr issue - Jurong Country Club
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MAR – APR <strong>2012</strong><br />
BROUGHT TO YOU BY JURONG COUNTRY CLUB<br />
Check out our Shell-Shocked Seafood Surprise ..... Pg 27<br />
Join the Preview Tour to the Second Nine ..... Pg 10<br />
The President and His Men Party at JCC ..... Pg 21
GLOBAL LINKS – RECIPROCAL CLUBS DIRECTORY<br />
JCC members enjoy complimentary social access at our social reciprocal clubs. Obtain your JCC Introduction Card<br />
from the S&R Reception Counter before making your visit. Call our S&R Reception at 6568 5101 for enquiries.<br />
RECIPROCAL CLUBS<br />
AUSTRALIA<br />
THE LINKS KENNEDY BAY<br />
199 Port Kennedy Drive<br />
Port Kennedy WA 6172<br />
61 8 9524 5991<br />
www.kennedybay.com.au<br />
BRUNEI<br />
JERUDONG PARK COUNTRY CLUB ✦✦<br />
Jerudong BG 3122<br />
Negara Brunei Darussalam<br />
673 2611582<br />
THE EMPIRE HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB<br />
Jerudong BG3122<br />
Negara Brunei Darussalam<br />
673 2418888<br />
www.theempirehotel.com<br />
CHINA<br />
JIANGYIN YANGTZE INTERNATIONAL<br />
COUNTRY CLUB<br />
155 Gong Yuan Lu Jiangyin Jiangsu<br />
China 214431<br />
86 0510 86855333<br />
MEISHI MAYFLOWER INTERNATIONAL<br />
GOLF CLUB<br />
88 West Binhai Road Haikou City<br />
Hainan Province China 570311<br />
86 898 68703212<br />
www.meishigolf.com<br />
TIANJIN PEARL BEACH INTERNATIONAL<br />
COUNTRY CLUB<br />
Ying-Cheng South Island Hangu District Tianjin<br />
China 300480<br />
86 022 67201919<br />
DENMARK<br />
HADERSLEV GOLFKLUB<br />
Viggo Carstensens Vej 7<br />
6100 Haderslev Denmark<br />
45 74528301<br />
www.haderslevgolfklub.dk<br />
INDIA (BANGALORE)<br />
KARNATAKA GOLF ASSOCIATION<br />
No.1 Golf Avenue Kodihalli Off Airport Road<br />
P.B. No 817 Bangalore 560008<br />
080 4009 0000 / 01<br />
www.kga.in<br />
INDONESIA<br />
CIPUTRA GOLF & FAMILY CLUB ✦✦<br />
Jalan Citraraya Utama<br />
Citraraya Surabaya 60219<br />
6231 7412555<br />
www.ciputragolf.com<br />
DAMAI INDAH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB<br />
Bumi Sepong Damai Course<br />
Jl Bukit Golf I Sektor Vi Serpong<br />
Tangerang 15310 Indonesia<br />
6221 5370290<br />
www.damaiindahgolf.com<br />
GUNUNG GEULIS COUNTRY CLUB<br />
Jalan Pasir Angin-Gadog Kabupaten Bogor<br />
Jawa Barat Indonesia<br />
62-251-825 7500<br />
www.gununggeulis.com<br />
PADANG GOLF MODERN<br />
Jln. Modern Golf Raya<br />
Perumahan Kota Modern<br />
Tangerang 25117 Indonesia<br />
021-552-9228<br />
www. moderngolfcc.com<br />
PANTAI INDAH KAPUK COURSE<br />
Jl <strong>Mar</strong>ina Indah Penjaringan Kapuk<br />
Jakarta 14470 Indonesia<br />
62-21-588-2388<br />
NEW KUTA GOLF CLUB<br />
Jalan Raya Uluwatu<br />
Kewasan Pecatu Indah Resort<br />
Pecatu Jimbaran Badung 80361 Bali<br />
62 361 8481 333<br />
www.newkutagolf.com<br />
MALAYSIA<br />
AYER KEROH COUNTRY CLUB BERHAD<br />
KM 14.5 Jalan Ayer Keroh<br />
75750 Malacca Malaysia<br />
0206 2332000 / 01<br />
www.akcc.com.my<br />
BUKIT JAMBUL COUNTRY CLUB<br />
2 Jalan Bukit Jambul Bayan Lepas<br />
11900 Penang Malaysia<br />
0204 6442255<br />
www.bjcc.com.my<br />
DAMAI GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB<br />
Jalan Santubong P.O.Box B203 Kuching<br />
3862 Sarawak Malaysia<br />
02082 846088<br />
www.damaigolf.com<br />
KELAB GOLF NEGARA SUBANG<br />
Jalan SS7/2 Kelana Jaya Petaling Jaya<br />
47301 Selangor Malaysia<br />
0203 78760388<br />
www.subanggolf.com<br />
KELAB GOLF SARAWAK<br />
Petra Jaya 93050 Kuching<br />
Sarawak Malaysia<br />
0208 240966<br />
www.kgswak.com<br />
KOTA PERMAI GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB #<br />
No. 1 Jalan 31/100A Kota Kemuning Section<br />
31 Shah Alam<br />
40460 Selangor Malaysia<br />
0203 51223700<br />
www.kotapermai.com.my<br />
STAFFIELD COUNTRY CLUB<br />
Batu 13 Jalan Seremban Kuala Lumpur Road<br />
Mantin 71700 Negeri Sembilan Malaysia<br />
603-87666117<br />
TROPICANA GOLF & COUNTRY RESORT<br />
Jalan Kelab Tropicana Golf & <strong>Country</strong> Resort<br />
Petaling Jaya 47410 Selangor Malaysia<br />
0203 78048888<br />
www.tropicanagolf.com<br />
NEW ZEALAND<br />
TERRACE DOWNS GOLF RESORT<br />
Coleridge Road, Windwhistle,<br />
Canterbury, New Zealand<br />
+64 03 318 6943<br />
www.terracedowns.co.nz<br />
SINGAPORE<br />
CHANGI GOLF CLUB<br />
20 Netheravon Road<br />
Singapore 508505<br />
6545 5133<br />
www.changigolfclub.org.sg<br />
KEPPEL CLUB<br />
10 Bukit Chermin Road<br />
Singapore 109918<br />
6375 5567<br />
www.keppelclub.com.sg<br />
SELETAR COUNTRY CLUB<br />
101 Seletar <strong>Club</strong> Road<br />
Singapore 798273<br />
6481 4812<br />
www.seletarclub.com.sg<br />
SEMBAWANG COUNTRY CLUB<br />
249 Sembawang Road (Enter Via Toranto Road)<br />
Singapore 758352<br />
6257 0642<br />
www.sembawanggolf.org.sg<br />
WARREN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB<br />
81 Choa Chu Kang Way<br />
Singapore 688263<br />
6586 1211/ 245<br />
www.warren.org.sg<br />
SRI LANKA<br />
ROYAL COLOMBO GOLF CLUB<br />
223 Model Farm Road<br />
Colombo 8 Sri Lanka<br />
94 1691401 / 94 112674519<br />
www.rcgcsl.com<br />
SOCIAL RECIPROCAL CLUBS<br />
AUSTRALIA<br />
THE AMERICAN CLUB<br />
131 Macquarie Street<br />
Sydney Nsw 2000 Australia<br />
612 92412015<br />
www.amclub.com.au<br />
CHINA<br />
OLD CHENG DU CLUB / ALMERIA CLUB<br />
28 Wuyuegong Street, Qingyang District,<br />
Chengdu, Sichuan Province, PRC.<br />
86-28 8695 6688<br />
www.oldchengduclub.com
# For weekdays only Δ 1 Flight only on Tue and Thu ΔΔ 1 Flight only on Wed and Thu<br />
✦ Social club only. Access open to both social and golfing members.<br />
✦✦ Social members may also visit these clubs for social access.<br />
PLACID RIVERS CLUB / ALMERIA CLUB<br />
HAI YUAN CLUB<br />
Level 24, Tower 3, China Central Place<br />
77 Jianguo Road Beijing 100025 China<br />
86-10 8588 0248<br />
SHANGHAI RACQUET CLUB<br />
Lane 555 Jinfeng Lu Hua Cao Town Minhang<br />
District Shanghai 201107 China<br />
021 2201 0168<br />
www.src.com.cn<br />
THE KEE SHANGHAI<br />
796 Huai Hai Road Middle<br />
Shanghai 200020 China<br />
8621 3395 0902<br />
www.keeclub.com/shanghai<br />
HONG KONG<br />
BUTTERFIELD’S ✦<br />
Dorset House Taikoo Place<br />
979 King’s Road Hong Kong<br />
29685555<br />
www.butterfields.com.hk<br />
INDIA<br />
THE PALMS TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB<br />
B Block, Sushant Lok, Phase I Gurgaon<br />
122001 India<br />
91 951244199900<br />
www.thepalms.in<br />
JAPAN<br />
TOKYO AMERICAN CLUB<br />
4-25-46 Takanawa Minato-ku<br />
Tokyo 108-0074 Japan<br />
03 4588 0381<br />
www.tokyoamericanclub.org<br />
SOUTH AMERICA<br />
CLUB DE BANQUEROS Y EMPRESARIOS<br />
City Centre Carrera 8<br />
13-82 Piso 3 Bogota Columbia<br />
0057 3 361 999<br />
www.clubdebanquerosyempresarios.com<br />
U.S.A<br />
HOUSTON RACQUET CLUB<br />
10709 Memorial Dr<br />
Houston, TX 77024<br />
713 4644811<br />
www.houstonracquetclub.com<br />
SPECIAL ACCESS CLUBS<br />
AUSTRALIA<br />
THE CUT, WESTERN AUSTRALIA<br />
<strong>Country</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Drive Dawesville WA 6211<br />
PO Box 5027 Falcon WA 6210<br />
08 9582-4444, 08-95820-4444 (Booking)<br />
www.the-cut.com.au<br />
CHINA<br />
ORIENT (XIAMEN) GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB<br />
5888 Ma Qing Road Haicang District<br />
Xiamen Fujian China<br />
86 0592 6530803<br />
SHANGHAI WEST GOLF CLUB<br />
Zhouzhuang Kunshan Jiangsu<br />
215325 China<br />
0512 57203888<br />
www.shanghaiwest.com<br />
INDONESIA<br />
BINTAN LAGOON GOLF & BEACH RESORT<br />
Jalan Indera Segara Lagoi Bintan<br />
Utara Riau Province Indonesia<br />
62 770 691388<br />
6223-3223 (Singapore Sales Office)<br />
www.bintanlagoon.com<br />
SOUTHLINKS COUNTRY CLUB<br />
Jalan Gajah Mada 9km Skp Sei<br />
Ladi Sekupang Batam Indonesia 29400<br />
62 778 324128 / 168<br />
www.southlinksgolf.com<br />
MALAYSIA<br />
TIARA MELAKA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB<br />
Air Keroh Jalan Gapam PO Box 473<br />
75760 Malacca Malaysia<br />
0206-231 1111 / 2366<br />
THAILAND<br />
GASSAN KHUNTAN GOLF & RESORT<br />
222 Moo 3 Thapladuk Mae Tha<br />
Lamphun Thailand 51140<br />
66 053 5070068<br />
www.gassangolf.com<br />
GASSAN LAKE CITY GOLF & RESORT<br />
88 Moo 7 Ban Thi Lamphun 51180<br />
66 26745555<br />
www.gassangolf.com<br />
GASSAN MARINA GOLF CLUB<br />
88 Moo7 A. Ban Thi T. Ban Thi<br />
Lamphun 51180 Thailand<br />
66 53921888<br />
www.gassangolf.com<br />
THE VINTAGE CLUB<br />
549, 549/1-4 Moo 3 Panviti Road<br />
Klongdan Sub-district Bang-bor District<br />
Samutprakarn 10550 Thailand<br />
66 270738205<br />
VIETNAM<br />
DALAT PALACE GOLF CLUB<br />
Phu Dong Thien Vuong Street<br />
Dalat Vietnam<br />
8463 3821201<br />
www.dalatpalacegolf.vn<br />
OCEAN DUNES GOLF CLUB<br />
1 Ton Duc Thang Phan Thiet<br />
Vietnam<br />
8462 3821995<br />
www.oceandunesgolf.vn<br />
SONG BE GOLF RESORT<br />
Lai Thieu Townlet Thuan An District<br />
Binh Duong Province Vietnam<br />
84 0650 755004 / 5<br />
www.songbegolf.com<br />
Contents<br />
Captain’s Message 3<br />
<strong>Club</strong> Scene 4<br />
<strong>Club</strong> News 10<br />
Membership 11<br />
Golf Course Upgrade 12<br />
Calendar of <strong>Club</strong> Events 14<br />
Pro Talk 16<br />
Golf 17<br />
Lifestyle 22<br />
Wine & Dine 24<br />
1
foreword<br />
Captain’s Message<br />
Some seven months have passed since the opening of the first-nine after renovations. The<br />
response from members has been good and encouraging.<br />
From the well-defined tees to the nicely contoured fairways and large undulating greens<br />
for challenge, it is a refreshing change that has been well-worth the wait.<br />
Now all that we want is to enjoy our beautiful new course. However, we have to ensure we<br />
take good care of it too. A major part of turf care does lie with the course maintenance<br />
crew, and their role is to ensure that mowing is carried out with well-sharpened blades<br />
and be mindful of mowing patterns to check turf stress. With this in mind too, mowing<br />
heights are raised during rainy weather to help cushion against reduced sunlight that<br />
affects growth. This would result in slower greens for a while, but helps to keep the turf<br />
healthy in the long run.<br />
Nonetheless, players have a role to play too. Maintaining our new nine has its own<br />
challenges, especially when the greens are still new. We have opted to plant similar turf<br />
on both greens and tees for a better playing experience, but it is an imported species<br />
from the States. Due to the difference in our climates, the turf needs time to adjust and<br />
adapt to our local weather patterns. As the turf adapts and matures, we can help it along<br />
by repairing pitch marks on the greens. Research has shown that a pitch mark that is<br />
repaired within 10 minutes recovers in 24 hours, whereas one that is repaired 24 hours<br />
later will take weeks to recover.<br />
Bobby Wee<br />
Captain<br />
You should also always repair any pitch marks left on the greens. Use a pitch mark repair<br />
fork and work your way around the edge of the pitch mark and tamp the area down with<br />
the sole of your putter.<br />
Care of the fairways and greens is a must on the course, and failure to do so is unforgivable.<br />
It is an essential part of etiquette to always replace divots on the fairways even if it wasn't<br />
caused by you. Divots are often moved off their spot by birds and rabbits so it is good<br />
practice to replace them and firm them down with your golf shoe.<br />
I look forward to seeing more of our fellow golfers showing their part in caring for the<br />
course, so all of us can have an enjoyable golfing experience.<br />
I would also like to remind all our members to attend the coming Annual General Meeting<br />
on Friday 30 <strong>Mar</strong>ch.<br />
Happy golfing.<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
Care of the fairways and greens is a must on the course,<br />
and failure to do so is unforgivable. It is an essential part of etiquette to<br />
always replace divots on the fairways even if it wasn't caused by you.<br />
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
3
club scene<br />
Hello <strong>2012</strong><br />
More than 260 members and guests of JCC had a colourful<br />
night counting down to <strong>2012</strong> on 31 December last year.<br />
Performers such as the “quick-change artist”, hot and flaming<br />
dances, mystifying magic shows and Chinese calligraphy<br />
demonstrations kept the audience in high spirits, and the<br />
crowd had a positive fun night singing and dancing its way<br />
into <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
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club scene<br />
5
club scene<br />
Christmas Light-Up<br />
More than 100 participants joined us for the annual Christmas Light-Up on 10 December last<br />
year. Held at the main clubhouse lobby, Dr Tan Cheng Bock and the S&R Committee welcomed<br />
residents and care-givers from St. Luke Eldercare and Faith Acts to a night of joyful carolling to<br />
celebrate the spirit of Christmas. The guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner at the Green<br />
Banyan and entertained by the Ukeblazers and JCC’s own carollers. Many hearts were warmed by<br />
the genuine surprise and pleasure witnessed on the faces of our elderly guests and children that<br />
night, as Santa surprised them with a visit and gifts. We thank all our members who participated<br />
in the Christmas Light-Up for lighting up our guests’ night and hearts that evening!<br />
Ho-Ho-Ho! Surprise Visit by Santa & His Elves<br />
Members and guests of JCC must have been very good<br />
boys and girls, as Santa made two more surprise visits<br />
to the <strong>Club</strong> on the 18 and 24 December last year. All<br />
who spotted him on that day were merrily<br />
gifted with sweets and treats, and even<br />
took a photo-opportunity with him!<br />
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club scene<br />
Surprise Visit by God of Fortune<br />
Members and guests were treated to a pleasant surprise on 29 January as the<br />
God of Fortune made his way to JCC. Those who spotted him were happily<br />
blessed with hong baos and wishes of good luck, abundance and prosperity<br />
for the Dragon Year.<br />
Who Will Win The<br />
Next Tombola<br />
Congratulations to our winners for Tombola<br />
2011. For those who may have missed the<br />
news, you stand to win more fabulous cash<br />
prizes and impressive lucky draw items<br />
in Tombola <strong>2012</strong>, which has now been<br />
changed to a bi-monthly event held on<br />
the last Thursday of every even month. So<br />
don’t miss our next Tombola on Thursday,<br />
26 <strong>Apr</strong>il – who knows you may just be<br />
the lucky person to bag home the Super<br />
Jackpot Prize of $2,000 cash!<br />
Call 6568 5101/2 if you would like to be<br />
reminded of our next Tombola session!<br />
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club scene<br />
Rousing Fun Day for the Staff<br />
On 20 February, 133 JCC staff had a rousing time playing and having<br />
fun instead of working. It was after all the annual Staff Day, the one<br />
and only day the <strong>Club</strong> was closed to allow staff their day of fun and<br />
recreation. The curtain raiser for this year’s staff day was the treasure<br />
hunt held at the Universal Studios Singapore (USS). The eventual<br />
winners were the golf course project management team.<br />
A short burst of shower at mid-day certainly cooled down the<br />
revelry a little but could not dampen the high spirits of staff on<br />
their big day. It was definitely an exhilarating day of towering<br />
roller-coaster rides and thrilling fun. The outing at USS ended at<br />
5 pm after which they took the mother-of-all rides straight to their<br />
dinner venue at Yunnan Garden Restaurant.<br />
Staff were treated to a sumptuous Chinese and halal dinner. Six<br />
members of the General Committee were present during dinner.<br />
President, Dr. Tan Cheng Bock, presented long service awards to<br />
8 of our staff who had completed 10, 15 and 35 years of service.<br />
The 35 years long service awards were presented to Ng Yuk Fong<br />
(Golf Operations) and Too Chon Hai (Housekeeping). The other<br />
awards went to 15-year service staff Jeslin Soh (Finance), Wong<br />
Seng Chow (M&E), Ramzah Mohd Noor (Golf Operations) and<br />
Hamzah Muhammed (Golf Operations) while 10-year awards were<br />
handed to Chan Min Sheng (Jackpot) and Ishak Nik (Course).<br />
The Staff Day Committee led by Mohamad Taha then took the party<br />
through a series of fun contests and games with prizes galore. The<br />
night culminated with more than 60 lucky draw prizes given away<br />
with the top prize of a 40” LED TV going to May Kong from F&B.<br />
Surely everyone had a jolly good time.<br />
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club scene<br />
The Staff Day organising committee wish to record its heartfelt thanks to the following sponsors and wellwishers<br />
who had contributed immensely towards the success of the Staff day <strong>2012</strong><br />
1st<br />
A. B. Sim Amusement Services<br />
Achievers Capital LLP<br />
Agri-Supplies Pte Ltd<br />
Align Engineering Works and Construction 1991 Pte Ltd<br />
Antiants (S) Pte Ltd<br />
Aritec Pte Ltd<br />
Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd<br />
Boncafe International Pte Ltd<br />
Chanel Asia Pacific Pte Ltd<br />
Chevalier Singapore Holdings Pte Ltd<br />
Chia Meng Hak Food Supplier Pte Ltd<br />
Citi Wash Pte Ltd<br />
Culina Pte Ltd<br />
Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd<br />
Elca Contract Flooring Pte Ltd<br />
Excaliber Trading Singapore Pte Ltd<br />
Eye Lighting Asia Pacific Pte Ltd<br />
Field Catering & Supplies Pte Ltd<br />
Fire-Mech Pte Ltd<br />
Foodxervices Inc. Pte Ltd<br />
Force-One Security Pte Ltd<br />
Greenserve & Landscape Pte Ltd<br />
Hong Lian Gim Kee<br />
Hong Seafood Pte Ltd<br />
Hup Heng Poultry Industries Pte Ltd<br />
IQDynamics Pte Ltd<br />
Jebsen & Jessen Technology (S) Pte Ltd<br />
JEC M&E Engineering Pte Ltd<br />
Khong Guan Biscuit Factory (S) Pte Ltd<br />
Kong Guan Dumpling/Pau Mfr. Pte Ltd<br />
Leong Guan Food Trading Pte Ltd<br />
Magnum Spirits & Wine Pte Ltd<br />
Mailist <strong>Mar</strong>keting Associates<br />
Moh Siong Huat Pte Ltd<br />
Mr. Andrew Lam<br />
Mr. Chan Chek Chee<br />
Mr. Cheong Tuck Meng<br />
Mr. David Lee<br />
Mr. Dennis Tan<br />
Mr. George See<br />
Mr. Joseph Lim<br />
Mr. Maurice Yuen<br />
Mr. Peter See<br />
Mr. Tay Tiang Guan<br />
Mr. Willie Cheng<br />
Mr. Yow Sai Phat<br />
Ms. Grace Choo<br />
Ms. Soodendra Vellu<br />
Ms. Susan Mah<br />
Nestle Singapore (Pte) Ltd<br />
NTPM (Singapore) Pte Ltd<br />
Orient Packaging Pte Ltd<br />
Pan West Pte Ltd<br />
Pernod Ricard Singapore<br />
Photocraft Photography<br />
Photoplates Pte Ltd<br />
Pokka Sales & <strong>Mar</strong>keting Pte Ltd<br />
Ruckl (S) Pte Ltd<br />
S.A.M Creative<br />
Seraya Energy Pte Ltd<br />
Soon Huat Paints (1949) Pte Ltd<br />
Yong Wen Food (S) Pte Ltd<br />
Zuellig Insurance Brokers Pte Ltd<br />
9
news<br />
Reminder for Annual<br />
General Meeting<br />
The <strong>Club</strong> will be holding its 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM)<br />
on 30 <strong>Mar</strong>ch <strong>2012</strong>, Friday, at 7.30pm. Registration starts at<br />
6pm and we would like to encourage all members to attend this<br />
AGM, which would include an election of General Committee (GC)<br />
members. The Annual Report 2011/12 and AGM documents will<br />
be sent to all members.<br />
Log on to www.jcc.org.sg (members’ portal) to view the nomination<br />
rules, campaign rules, election rules and a sample of the<br />
notification form.<br />
Preview Tour to Second-Nine<br />
ONE DAY ONLY!<br />
Be one of the first few to take an exclusive sneak-peek into our<br />
newly remodeled course! Pre-registration is required, so call early<br />
to book your slots. Only 60 slots available!<br />
Update On New Electronic Parking<br />
System (EPS)<br />
Good news! To enhance the security of the <strong>Club</strong> and prevent abuse<br />
of the car park by outsiders, the <strong>Club</strong> will be introducing a new<br />
Electronic Parking System (EPS). This system is scheduled to be<br />
effective from 1 <strong>Apr</strong>il.<br />
With the new EPS, parking charges will now apply to guest and<br />
visitor cars. Members are entitled to free parking for a maximum<br />
of two (2) registered cars.<br />
All members will receive a letter explaining the EPS system, with<br />
a registration form for you to register up to two (2) cars for free.<br />
Forms have to be returned to the <strong>Club</strong> by 15 <strong>Mar</strong>ch to enable<br />
system integration by 1 <strong>Apr</strong>il. This would also be a good time<br />
for you to update any change in your personal particulars (email<br />
address, residential or mobile numbers etc). So look out for the<br />
form in your mail box, and call us at 6568 5154/7 or email<br />
membership@jcc.org.sg if you have not received it by 7 <strong>Mar</strong>ch.<br />
Date : Fri 30 <strong>Mar</strong><br />
Time : Choose between 3 trips<br />
• 3.30pm – 4.15pm<br />
• 4.30pm – 5.15pm<br />
• 5.30pm – 6.15pm<br />
Duration : Each trip lasts about 45 minutes<br />
*Maximum 20 persons per trip, limited to JCC members only.<br />
Please note the trip will be cancelled in the event of adverse<br />
weather conditions. Meeting point on day of event: Golfers’<br />
Terrace.<br />
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Call the Golfing Reception at 6568 5186/7/8 to book your slot.<br />
Bookings accepted on first-come-first-served basis. Limited<br />
to members only – please bring your JCC membership card for<br />
verification.<br />
Concessionary Green Fee for<br />
Social Members<br />
Good news! From 1 <strong>Mar</strong>ch <strong>2012</strong>, social members get to enjoy a<br />
special concessionary green fee rate of $107 for weekday golf,<br />
inclusive of buggy and GST! Limited slots only, so book early to<br />
avoid disappointment!<br />
Following terms and conditions apply:<br />
• Limited to only one (1) flight on Thursday and Friday afternoons<br />
• All players on this flight must be JCC Social members<br />
• Social members playing with golfing members are not entitled<br />
to the concessionary rate<br />
Call 6568 5186/7/8 for bookings and enquiries.<br />
Work in progress<br />
Delay Of <strong>Mar</strong>ch/<strong>Apr</strong>il Newsletter<br />
We apologise for the delay with this <strong>issue</strong> of the Blue Heron due<br />
to preparation for the Annual General Meeting. Members were<br />
informed via the Blue Heron Online (<strong>Mar</strong>ch <strong>issue</strong>) that information<br />
on our upcoming events and promotions were readily available on<br />
the <strong>Club</strong>’s website, www.jcc.org.sg, as well as on our notice boards<br />
and informative plasma TV displays around the <strong>Club</strong>.<br />
Live Band @ Golfers’ Terrace<br />
Every Friday, 7.30pm to 10.30pm<br />
Be entertained as you dine! Let the TnT Band sizzle your Friday<br />
nights with their rendition of pop, rock and blues. Prefer some folk<br />
and evergreens<br />
No problem for this young-atheart<br />
threesome! Just put in<br />
your request to the friendly TnT<br />
and let your Friday nights @ the<br />
Golfers’ Terrace come alive with<br />
music!
membership<br />
Get $1,000 Cash!<br />
Did you know that members get to enjoy $1,000 cash incentive for each successful new<br />
Transferable Golfing Membership referral Call our Membership Consultants at 6568 6117 for<br />
details and start counting your rewards!<br />
New Set of Birthday<br />
Vouchers For Year <strong>2012</strong><br />
From 1 February onwards, members are reminded<br />
to use the <strong>Club</strong>’s new set of birthday vouchers (see e<br />
picture). The vouchers will be sent to you in your<br />
birthday month, and you need to present the vouchers<br />
together with your Membership Card and NRIC at the<br />
respective outlets to enjoy the special deals. Do call l our<br />
Membership Consultants at 65685154/7 if you have not<br />
updated your date of birth.<br />
Credit Limit for Non-Term Golfing and Social<br />
Members<br />
With effect from 1 <strong>Mar</strong>ch <strong>2012</strong>, a new credit limit of $10,000 and $2,000 will be imposed on<br />
non-term Golfing and Social members respectively. The credit limit for Term Golfing and Term<br />
Social members remain unchanged at $5,000 and $2,000 respectively.<br />
Reminder to Utilise Your Minimum Spending Levy<br />
Gentle reminder to all members. Each quarter, a Minimum Spending criteria of $80.25 (including<br />
GST) is applied and should you not be able to meet the Minimum Spending, the same amount<br />
(or balance of it) will be levied to your account.<br />
Avoid this by coming on down to the <strong>Club</strong> to enjoy any of our social, recreational or dining<br />
facilities. Note that only cash and charges to the members’ account qualify for the Minimum<br />
Spending. Credit card transactions are not considered, as there is a merchant fee for every<br />
approved credit transaction. Please note the exclusion list below for expenses that do not qualify<br />
for the Minimum Spending.<br />
On top of that, you get to clock Reward Points for each dollar spent at our F&B outlets and Golf<br />
or S&R facilities, and these can be redeemed for vouchers to offset your next expense at the<br />
<strong>Club</strong>.<br />
Minimum Spending Exclusion List:<br />
• Purchases from Pro Shops<br />
• Lessons with Heartland Golf, KinderGolf or Local Golf Pros<br />
• Jackpot payments or coin exchanges<br />
• Fees such as entrance, conversion, subscription, levy, transfer, insurance premiums,<br />
ballsweep, charity donations, Ang Pows and administrative charges<br />
Rewards Redemption<br />
JCC $20 S&R Voucher<br />
Izumi Restaurant $20 Voucher<br />
JCC $25 F&B Voucher<br />
JCC-label Wine<br />
Pan-west $50 Voucher<br />
Fu Lin Men $50 Voucher<br />
One 18-hole Green Fee Voucher<br />
One Heartland Golf Schools Private Lesson<br />
Gift Voucher<br />
2,000 points<br />
2,000 points<br />
2,500 points<br />
4,000 points<br />
5,000 points<br />
5,000 points<br />
7,000 points<br />
8,500 points<br />
Gift<br />
Voucher<br />
Roll Call<br />
We welcome the following new<br />
members to the JCC family<br />
and bid goodbye to those who<br />
transferred their memberships.<br />
Thank you for your support!<br />
HELLO<br />
GOLF<br />
Akitoshi Tamura<br />
Charis Soeharto<br />
Cheong Wylin<br />
Glenn William Chepelsky<br />
James Defoe<br />
Lee Poh Fah<br />
Li Jian<br />
Lim Cheng Chai Nicholas<br />
Lu Wen Feng<br />
Mike Ng Kian Meng<br />
Ng Chia Chor Casper<br />
Rodney Chua Wei-Hou<br />
Ruediger Kaub<br />
Tan Sin Teck<br />
Tan Teng Muan<br />
Vardza Raju S/O Nallu<br />
Yeoh Oon Jin<br />
SOCIAL<br />
Ashvin S/O Vardza Raju<br />
Ho Boon Kong Kenneth<br />
Koh Beng Sun Micheal<br />
Koh Kok Leong Gary<br />
Ong Jon Min<br />
GOODBYE<br />
GOLF<br />
Akitoshi Tamura<br />
Bergin John Thomas<br />
Jung Soon Jae<br />
Kazuo Higurashi<br />
Koh Yeok Hua David<br />
Lim Beng Siu<br />
Lim Neo Chian<br />
Lim Teck Cheong Paul<br />
Masayoshi Ito<br />
Neda Ai Namazie<br />
Neo Kian Hong<br />
Ow Foong Pheng<br />
Peter John Schwarer<br />
Saw Sin Cheong<br />
Teo Chin Tuan<br />
Yasutaka Fujiwara<br />
SOCIAL<br />
Heng Chiang Hee Eddie<br />
Lee Yoke Chow<br />
Leong Esun<br />
Tan Chin Hor<br />
Tan Teong Siew<br />
Vardza Raju S/O Nallu<br />
Wei Kee Woods<br />
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golf course upgrade<br />
Works In Progress<br />
Curious what’s happening at the work site Here’s a pictorial update of where we are as of printing time!<br />
Hole 10 – View from Tee Box to Turning Point.<br />
Hole 11 – View from White Tee Box to Turning Point.<br />
Hole 12 – View from Tee Box to Turning Point.<br />
Hole 12 – View from 2nd Turning Point to Green.<br />
Hole 12 – View of the Green. Hole 13 – View from Tee Box to Turning Point .<br />
Hole 13 – Pond on left hand side of Green.<br />
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Hole 14 – View from Tee Box to Green.
golf course upgrade<br />
Hole 14 – View of the Beach Bunker.<br />
Hole 14 – Buggy Path Completed.<br />
Hole 15 – View from 1st Turning Point to 2nd Turning Point.<br />
Hole 15 – View of the Green.<br />
Hole 16 – View from Tee Box to Turning Points.<br />
Hole 16 – Turfing on Fairway Completed.<br />
Hole 17 – View from Tee Box to Green. Hole 18 – Waterfall and Rocky Stream at Back of Green 18.<br />
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calendar of events<br />
MARCH<br />
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
Start of Sit-Up Gym<br />
Challenge<br />
5 6 7 8 9 10 11<br />
Live Band @<br />
Golfers’ Terrace<br />
A & B Medals<br />
12 13 14 15 16 17 18<br />
Live Band @<br />
Golfers’ Terrace<br />
C & Ladies Medals<br />
Mercedes Trophy Medal<br />
19 20 21 22 23 24 25<br />
Prize Presentation<br />
Golf Game<br />
Live Band @ Golfers’<br />
Terrace<br />
Children's Art<br />
Competition<br />
SGA Inter-<strong>Club</strong> League<br />
2nd Leg. OCC vs<br />
TMCC @ JCC<br />
Mahjong King / Queen<br />
26 27 28 29 30 31<br />
Live Band @ Golfers’<br />
Terrace<br />
AGM<br />
Enzymes &<br />
Digestion Talk<br />
End of Sit-Up Gym<br />
Challenge<br />
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APRIL<br />
calendar of events<br />
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN<br />
30 1<br />
Live Band @<br />
Start of Iron Man<br />
Golfers’ Terrace<br />
/ Woman Gym<br />
Challenge<br />
2 3 4 5 6 Good Friday 7 8<br />
Live Band @ Golfers’<br />
Terrace<br />
9 10 11 12 13 14 15<br />
Live Band @<br />
Golfers’ Terrace<br />
A & B Medals<br />
16 17 18 19 20 21 22<br />
Live Band @<br />
JCC vs RCC @ RCC SGA Inter-<strong>Club</strong><br />
Golfers’ Terrace<br />
League 4th Leg<br />
Keppel vs Warren<br />
@ JCC<br />
23 24 25<br />
26 27 28 29<br />
Tombola<br />
C & Ladies’ Medals<br />
JCC Singing<br />
Competition<br />
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protalk<br />
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with<br />
Essential Skills<br />
Workshops<br />
Created and conducted by PGA of Canada member Bradford Walterhouse, the<br />
Essential Skills workshop series is an affordable and highly effective way to improve<br />
your golf game no matter what level of golfer you are.<br />
Workshop #1<br />
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Be More Consistent<br />
Improve Concentration<br />
Learn how to handle pressure<br />
Learn how to make the right decisions<br />
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Workshop #2<br />
The Essential PRACTICE Skills<br />
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Fee: $75 for each 2 hour workshop<br />
Location: Heartland Golf Schools @ <strong>Jurong</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
For more informaon please visit:<br />
Heartland Golf Schools @ <strong>Jurong</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
or Email: info@heartlandgolfsg.com Phone: (65) 6563 2455<br />
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golf<br />
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Come Experience<br />
New Callaway Razr <strong>Club</strong>s<br />
@ Pan-West Demo Day!<br />
11 <strong>Apr</strong>, 6.30pm – 9.30pm<br />
@ JCC Driving Range<br />
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golf<br />
Rules Column – By Dennis Tan, General Manager<br />
THE ISSUE OF “DANGEROUS PLAY”<br />
(And How To Avoid Disciplinary Proceedings On Such Matters)<br />
Quite often one of the common <strong>issue</strong>s that the Golf department and<br />
Disciplinary Committee had to deal with is this <strong>issue</strong> of “dangerous<br />
play”. Now what is dangerous play<br />
If one examines this <strong>issue</strong> in depth, it deals with safety,<br />
consideration for others and the spirit of the game.<br />
In this sport, golfers do strike a wayward shot and this includes<br />
high level professional players as well. Are they playing dangerously<br />
in such a case<br />
In essence, if we examine Section I of the Rules that deal with<br />
etiquette; behaviour on the course, and faithfully adopt “the spirit<br />
of the game”, I am confident that you will not be accused of<br />
dangerous play and you will not be guilty of dangerous play.<br />
The spirit of the game emphasizes that players should conduct<br />
themselves in a disciplined manner; demonstrating courtesy and<br />
sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they<br />
may be. On safety, it reiterates the common sense of not striking<br />
a ball until the players in front are out of range. It also states that<br />
a player should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a<br />
position to be hit by a club, the ball or any stones , pebbles or<br />
twigs or the like when they make a stroke or practice swing. If a<br />
player plays a ball in the direction where there is danger of hitting<br />
someone, he should immediately shout a warning. The traditional<br />
word of warning is “fore” but here in Singapore “ball” or other such<br />
warning words are acceptable.<br />
Why then do we often hear of this term “dangerous play” One<br />
common answer is that the player has no consideration for other<br />
players and is impatient. Sometimes, it is a matter of attitude<br />
and some players portray the impression that they do not take the<br />
matter seriously and thus a lack of sincerity in their apology to<br />
another group when they strike a wayward shot that could have<br />
caused physical harm. There are of course other reasons such as<br />
the design of the hole, blind spots and the like, but more often<br />
than not, golfers who exercise patience and consideration for other<br />
players do not contribute to dangerous play.<br />
Accidents do occur in this sport but there is a fundamental<br />
difference between an accident and a deliberate act that is well<br />
within the control of players. Thus, take time to read the section<br />
on golf etiquette contained in Section I of the Rules of Golf and in<br />
particular have a good understanding of the meaning of the “spirit<br />
of the game”, safety and consideration for other players. I am sure<br />
that if all players on the golf course adopt the etiquette on the rules<br />
of golf, it will go a long way in making golf a pleasant and enjoyable<br />
game for everyone on the course.<br />
Happy Golfing! Feedback & Questions on the rules of golf Email: dennis_tan@jcc.org.sg<br />
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golf<br />
New Practice Putting Green<br />
Please be informed that with effect from 23 February <strong>2012</strong>, the<br />
new practice putting green at the Executive Course would be open<br />
for putting only, while the current small practice green at the<br />
driving range would be closed for repairs until further notice. The<br />
first tee of the Executive Course will also be moved to the 150m<br />
distance to make the first hole a Par 3.<br />
Free Roaming on The First Nine<br />
Good News! Free roaming of buggies during weekends and public<br />
holidays has already started since 11 February. For your safety<br />
however, please note that for Holes 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8, buggies are<br />
not permitted to enter the fairways due to the steep terrain. Please<br />
do not brake suddenly on the grass surface as this may injure the<br />
turf. Happy Golfing!<br />
Pros can now bring their students to practice at the Executive Hole<br />
Putting Green.<br />
Reciprocal Arrangement with<br />
Sembawang <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
Sembawang <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Club</strong> has just re-opened its new frontnine<br />
since 8 January, and JCC members are welcome to play<br />
at their new course as part of our reciprocal arrangement. This<br />
is limited to one flight on Wednesday morning and one flight<br />
on Thursday morning. Please note their buggy fees have now<br />
been increased to $24 ($25.68 inclusive of GST) and that<br />
their second-nine is still under construction.<br />
Good job! Thank you for helping to maintain the course. It’s good to<br />
always have your sand bottle with you!<br />
Do keep a safe distance from ponds.<br />
Hole 1 Tee Box.<br />
Ensure slow entry into the fairway from buggy path.<br />
Hole 6 Tee Box.<br />
Hole 9 Tee Box.<br />
Remember to drive safely while on the fairway.<br />
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golf<br />
Proper Placement of Sand Bottles<br />
Our maintenance contractor has brought to our attention that golfers are hanging sand bottles on the knob of the<br />
ball washers. This has caused them problems in maintenance because scratch marks are created and they have<br />
expressed concerns that the knobs of the ball washers may break or be damaged.<br />
There are adequate holders on our buggies for sand bottles.<br />
Please do not hang sand bottles on the knobs of the ball washers as it can cause damage to club property and<br />
increase our maintenance cost. We seek your cooperation on this matter.<br />
X (hanging from<br />
the knob)<br />
X (hanging from<br />
the first sand<br />
bottle)<br />
(correct way:<br />
inside the basket<br />
and bottle holder)<br />
result in scratches<br />
Scores<br />
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A DIVISION<br />
A & B MEDALS – 10 DEC 2011<br />
B DIVISION<br />
Best Nett Naranjan Singh Nett 69 ocb Steven Ong (HI 15.2) Nett 70 ocb<br />
(HI 10.2)<br />
Best Gross Leon See (HI 2.2) Gross 78 Ng Choon Meng (HI 13.5) Gross 85<br />
Runner-up Nett Simon Ng (HI 11.7) Nett 69 Y S Maung (HI 14.5) Nett 70<br />
LADIES’ MEDAL – 17 DEC 2011 C DIVISION – SAT 17 DEC 2011<br />
Winner Stella Tay (HI 22.50) 47 Pts Best Nett Chua Yeow Hua (HI 19.6) Nett 63<br />
Runner-up Alina Ang (HI 28.0) 41 Pts Best Gross Ho Chye Huat (HI 16.9) Gross 82<br />
Third Grace Choo (HI 19.3) 38 Pts Runner-up Nett Paul Tsao (HI 20.1) Nett 66 ocb<br />
CHAMPION MEDAL – 7 JAN <strong>2012</strong> LADIES’ CHAMPION MEDAL<br />
Best Nett Dicky Tan (HI 9.2) Nett 65 Winner Etty Ochiai (HI 13.4) Nett 66<br />
Best Gross Good Oh (HI 0.6) Gross 68 Runner-up Stella Tay (HI 19.7) Nett 72<br />
Runner-Up Nett George Lam (HI 9.1) Nett 68 Third Doris White (HI 18.7) Nett 73<br />
A & B MEDALS – 28 JAN <strong>2012</strong> (Sponsored by Soilmec Far East Pte Ltd)<br />
A DIVISION<br />
B DIVISION<br />
Best Nett Jimmy Lim (HI 11.8) Nett 65 Desmond Tan (HI 14.0) Nett 63<br />
Best Gross Good Oh (HI 2.4) Gross 73 C C Chan (HI 12.5) Gross 81 Ocb<br />
Runner-Up Nett Michael Tan (HI 11.5) Nett 66 Peter Yip (HI 15.1) Nett 64<br />
LADIES’ MEDAL – 14 JAN <strong>2012</strong><br />
(Sponsored by Soilmec Far East Pte Ltd)<br />
C DIVISION – 14 JAN <strong>2012</strong><br />
(Sponsored by Soilmec Far East Pte Ltd)<br />
Best Nett Mill Lim (HI 14.2) Nett 64 Best Nett Ang Kha King (HI 24.3) Nett 67<br />
Best Gross Jasmine Ng (HI 12.7) Gross 83 Best Gross Lim Whye Geok (HI 18.2) Gross 89<br />
Runner-up Nett Lily Poh (HI 21) Nett 67 Runner-up Nett Larry Ong (HI 21.7) Nett 68<br />
A & B MEDALS – 11 FEB <strong>2012</strong> (Sponsored by Soilmec Far East Pte Ltd)<br />
A DIVISION<br />
B DIVISION<br />
Game Cancelled<br />
LADIES’ MEDAL – 18 JAN <strong>2012</strong><br />
(Sponsored by Soilmec Far East Pte Ltd)<br />
C DIVISION – 18 FEB <strong>2012</strong><br />
(Sponsored by Soilmec Far East Pte Ltd)<br />
Best Nett Mill Lim (HI 13.1) Nett 64 Best Nett Ong Han Cheong Nett 64<br />
(HI 19.2)<br />
Best Gross May Goh (HI12.1) Gross 83 Best Gross Michael Huan (HI16.9) Gross 83<br />
Runner-up Nett Gigi Lim ( HI14.5) Nett 68 Runner-up Nett Peter Yip (HI17.2) Nett 65 ocb<br />
HOLE-IN-ONE ACHIEVEMENT<br />
10 Dec 2011 Ong Lay Chong Hole 3<br />
19 Feb <strong>2012</strong> Tan Cheng Bock Hole 3<br />
Naranjan Singh<br />
Stella Tay<br />
Chua Yeow Hua<br />
Mill Lim<br />
Ong Lay Chong
golf<br />
Inter-<strong>Club</strong> Golf Friendly with<br />
Keppel <strong>Club</strong>, Seletar <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
and Warren <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
To bolster the close ties between clubs, the Captains of <strong>Jurong</strong>,<br />
Keppel, Seletar and Sembawang country clubs came up with the<br />
idea of an annual inter-club friendly hosted at each club in turns.<br />
This being Captain Bobby Wee’s final term, he requested the<br />
privilege of holding the first game in JCC. The event was therefore<br />
held at our new first-nine on Sunday 19 February.<br />
A total of 16 members from each club participated in the event,<br />
organised as a four-player scramble with each team consisting of<br />
one player from each club. The team handicap was then computed<br />
based on the average of 50% their combined handicap.<br />
The highlight of the day came<br />
when our JCC President, Dr Tan<br />
Cheng Bock, scored his hole-inone<br />
with a 6-iron on the Par 3,<br />
12th hole.<br />
To extend our hospitality,<br />
all players were treated to a<br />
sumptuous dinner complete<br />
with band performance. Some<br />
of our friends even took to the<br />
stage to belt out their favourite<br />
songs. We look forward to the<br />
next annual game!<br />
Captain Bobby Wee (L) presenting<br />
Dr Tan (R) with the plaque and<br />
certificate for his hole-in-one feat<br />
L-R: Steve Poh (Captain - Warren), John Tan (Captain - Keppel), Khoo<br />
Teng Chye (Chairman - Seletar), Yee Woon Yim (President - Warren),<br />
Edwin Khew (President - Keppel), Dr Tan Cheng Bock (President - JCC),<br />
Bobby Wee (Captain - JCC) and Keith Sim (Captain - Seletar)<br />
The winning team with Captain Bobby Wee (centre). L-R: Khoo Teng<br />
Chye (Chairman - Seletar), Edwin Khew (President - Keppel), Dr Tan<br />
(President - JCC) and Yee Woon Yim (President - Warren)<br />
Winner<br />
Tan Cheng Bock, Edwin Khew,<br />
Khoo Teng Chye and Yee Woon Yim<br />
Ross Tan , Manroj Sharma, David Foo,<br />
Ang Chee Peng<br />
Clarence Chia, Lai Mun Onn,<br />
Tay Eng Huat, Charles Teo<br />
Nett 53<br />
Runner-Up<br />
Third<br />
Nett 56 ocb<br />
Nett 56 ocb<br />
Our friends enjoying themselves at the Time Out Pub<br />
The Vice-Captains:<br />
(L-R) Nara (JCC),<br />
Ismail Taha<br />
(Seletar) and<br />
Mohamed Tahir<br />
(Keppel)<br />
Our friends celebrating Dr Tan's hole-in-one feat with a round of drinks<br />
The four captains<br />
crooning away. L-R:<br />
TnT band leader, John<br />
Tan (Keppel), Keith<br />
Sim (Seletar), Steve<br />
Poh (Warren) and<br />
Bobby Wee (JCC)<br />
The President and his men also took on a tune! L-R:<br />
TnT band leader, Dr Tan (JCC), Yee Woon Yim (President<br />
- Warren) and Khoo Teng Chye (Chairman - Seletar)<br />
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lifestyle<br />
Tennis Friendly With Yokohama<br />
Gardens Tennis <strong>Club</strong><br />
A total of 36 players joined us for the friendly tennis challenge<br />
against Yokohama Gardens Tennis <strong>Club</strong> (YGTC) held on 26<br />
November last year. Though we had to fight off the<br />
November rains, it could not put<br />
a damper on our spirits. Besides<br />
an enjoyable and challenging<br />
friendly, our guests were<br />
treated to a sumptuous dinner<br />
spread complete with live-band<br />
entertainment, to which our guests<br />
reciprocated with a positively fun<br />
and lively impromptu song-anddance<br />
session.<br />
SPORTS UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
Iron Man / Woman Challenge<br />
From sit-ups to lift-ups. No, we are not talking about wonder bra<br />
here, but real steel. Put your muscles to the test with our special<br />
weight-lifting challenge. Try to lift as much weight as you can, and<br />
hold it for at least 3 seconds. If this challenge is right up your<br />
alley, come join us. Note though, that this challenge is only open<br />
to those above 45 years old!<br />
Dates<br />
Venue<br />
Fee<br />
: 1 <strong>Apr</strong> – 31 May<br />
: JCC Gym<br />
: Free<br />
Approach our gym instructor, Yusoff, whenever he is there to<br />
complete your challenge. All members are welcome to take up<br />
this challenge!<br />
Wanna Go Bowling<br />
Good news! Orchid bowl @ The Chevrons is offering a special<br />
reduced rate to JCC members. With good facilities and this<br />
irresistible deal, Orchid Bowl @ The Chevrons is definitely an ideal<br />
choice for all bowling enthusiasts!<br />
Terms:<br />
• Off peak period is from 10am to 6pm on weekdays.<br />
• Peak period is from 6pm to closing on weekdays, full day on<br />
weekends, eve of public holidays and on public holidays.<br />
• Offer is valid only at Orchid Bowl @ The Chevrons.<br />
• Present membership card to enjoy the special bowling rate.<br />
• Offer is only applicable to cardholders and is not transferrable.<br />
• Subject to lane availability on a first-come-first-serve basis.<br />
• Not applicable to coaching, leagues and tournaments or<br />
corporate events.<br />
• Terms & conditions are subject to changes made by Family<br />
Leisure Pte Ltd.<br />
• Rates subject to prevailing GST and valid till 1 Nov <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Fees : $3.20 per game – Off peak period<br />
(U.P $4.00/game)<br />
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$3.80 per game – Peak period<br />
(U.P $4.50/game)
lifestyle<br />
SOCIAL UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
Children’s Art<br />
Competition<br />
Let your children enjoy this opportunity<br />
to let loose and unleash their creativity.<br />
Prizes await our artistic geniuses, so sign<br />
up your kid today!<br />
Enzymes & Digestion<br />
A minimum of 30 participants required for<br />
the event otherwise it will be cancelled.<br />
Participants are to bring their own drawing<br />
materials. Refreshments will be provided.<br />
Date<br />
Time<br />
Venue<br />
Fees<br />
Theme<br />
: Sat, 24 <strong>Mar</strong><br />
: 2.30pm – 6.00pm<br />
: Eugenia room<br />
: $5.35 per child below 12 years<br />
: My JCC (Draw any JCC facility)<br />
Register before Fri, 16 <strong>Mar</strong><br />
Mahjong King / Queen<br />
Ready to take your place as the Undisputed<br />
Mahjong King or Queen Then put on your<br />
lucky charm and join us for the Mahjong<br />
Challenge. Attractive prizes await the<br />
Mahjong King or Queen, so sign up now!<br />
ROUND 1 – Winning Prize $188 cash/cheque<br />
Competition Date : Sun, 25 <strong>Mar</strong><br />
Time : 12pm – 5pm<br />
Venue : Mahjong Room<br />
Fee : $10 per person<br />
Closing Date : Fri, 23 <strong>Mar</strong><br />
Eligibility<br />
: Open to members above<br />
21 years old only<br />
A minimum of 8 participants is required<br />
for the event otherwise it will be cancelled.<br />
Tombola<br />
Good news! We’re including more fabulous<br />
CA$H PRIZES and impressive lucky draw<br />
items into the game. Stand a chance to<br />
walk away with our Super Jackpot prize<br />
of $2,000 cash! Tombola was never so<br />
exciting before.<br />
Date<br />
Time<br />
Venue<br />
Fees<br />
: Thu 26 <strong>Apr</strong><br />
: 7pm – 10pm<br />
: Golfers’ Terrace<br />
: $2 per ticket<br />
(available at start of event)<br />
Attend this comprehensive and informative<br />
health talk that answers most of your<br />
questions on:<br />
• What are enzymes<br />
• The early signs of enzyme deficiencies<br />
and what you can do about it<br />
• What is digestion, actually<br />
• You are not just what you eat<br />
• Death begins in the colon<br />
• Showcases of healthy & unhealthy live<br />
blood cells<br />
Date : Sat, 31 <strong>Mar</strong><br />
Time : 2pm – 4pm<br />
Venue : Eugenia Room<br />
Fees : Free for members<br />
Refreshments provided<br />
Closing Date : Fri, 23 <strong>Mar</strong><br />
*A minimum of 15 participants is required<br />
otherwise the event will be cancelled.<br />
Please bring your own writing materials.<br />
JCC Singing<br />
Competition<br />
Calling all Karaoke enthusiasts, come join<br />
us in the latest Karaoke Challenge.<br />
Date : Sat, 28 <strong>Apr</strong><br />
Time : 6.30pm – 10pm<br />
Venue : Time Out Pub<br />
Fee : $10 per member<br />
$20 per guest<br />
Closing Date : Fri, 20 <strong>Apr</strong><br />
A minimum of 10 participants required for<br />
the event otherwise it will be cancelled.<br />
Rejuvenate and<br />
Refresh Yourself!<br />
Soothe away your aches and<br />
pains with a visit to the<br />
Jia Yu Chun Spa! Located on<br />
level 2 of the main clubhouse,<br />
the Spa offers competitive prices<br />
for a fresher, younger you!<br />
Pick your choice of invigorating<br />
massage, foot reflexology or<br />
facial treatments!<br />
Treatment Member Guest Visitor<br />
Full Body<br />
Massage<br />
$49 $55 $59<br />
Foot Reflexology $35 $40 $45<br />
Facial<br />
Treatment<br />
$76 $85 $90<br />
*rates on per hour basis<br />
Call 6567 3697 now<br />
to book yourself a welldeserved<br />
soothing treat!<br />
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wine & dine<br />
MARCH TO APRIL PROMOTION<br />
TERRACE<br />
Weekend Wagon On The Run<br />
@ Green Banyan &<br />
Golfers’ Terrace<br />
$30 per serving<br />
Indulge in some fine cuts this <strong>Mar</strong>ch and <strong>Apr</strong>il, with our<br />
weekend wagon. Choice of Prime Rib, Leg of Lamb or<br />
Mangalica Pork*, served with potatoes and vegetables.<br />
*Weekend Wagon is available only on Saturdays and<br />
Sundays from 1 <strong>Mar</strong> to 30 <strong>Apr</strong> at the Green Banyan<br />
and Golfers’ Terrace, and will showcase only one item<br />
per weekend.<br />
TERRACE<br />
Steam Boat Dinner<br />
with Pork Broth or Tom Yam Stock<br />
Available every Tuesday to Sunday from<br />
1 <strong>Mar</strong>ch to 30 <strong>Apr</strong>il, 6pm to 9.30pm<br />
only at the Golfers’ Terrace<br />
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!<br />
$25 per set (serves 2)<br />
Get hot and steamy everyday with our Steam Boat<br />
nights at the Golfers’ Terrace!<br />
Each steamboat comes with Japanese Mushroom,<br />
Soft Tofu, Carrots, Long Cabbage, Purple Seaweed,<br />
Romaine Lettuce, Egg and Crab Stick.<br />
Main Items (Choice of 4)<br />
Select from a choice of Pork, Chicken, Beef, Prawn,<br />
Fish, Lala, Green Mussels, Half Shell Scallop, Pork<br />
Ball, Fresh Squid or Sotong Ball. Served with choice<br />
of Rice or Ramen.<br />
Daily $8 Specials<br />
Available from 11am – 2 pm @ Golfers’ Terrace only<br />
Need to eat and run Then check out the Chef’s chop-chop Lunch Specials – pick from two pocket-friendly<br />
quick-lunch options that will have your tummy (and pocket) smiling in a jiffy!<br />
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All prices subject to prevailing GST (plus 10% surcharge for non-members)<br />
Promotions subject to change/cancellation without prior notice.
wine & dine<br />
Shell-Shocked Seafood Surprise<br />
$28.80 per platter<br />
Available daily from 1 <strong>Mar</strong>ch to 30 <strong>Apr</strong>il<br />
• French Oyster in Shooter Glass Flooded with Vodka<br />
• Bacon Wrapped US Scallop<br />
• Top Shell Salad Roll<br />
You dream of a<br />
perfect wedding<br />
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!<br />
Indulge in the fine taste of GÉRARD BERTRAND wines,<br />
available daily from 1 <strong>Mar</strong>ch to 30 <strong>Apr</strong>il at the Green<br />
Banyan, Golfers’ Terrace and Time Out Pub.<br />
We have the<br />
perfect location<br />
Only $45 per bottle<br />
• Réserve Spéciale – Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
• Réserve Spéciale – Chardonnay<br />
Dalmore Special<br />
@ Time Out Pub<br />
Where wedding dreams<br />
come true!<br />
Call 6568 5139 for viewing and enquiries<br />
Promotion valid from 1 <strong>Mar</strong>ch<br />
to 30 <strong>Apr</strong>il during the Pub’s<br />
operating hours.<br />
12 years @ $115<br />
15 years @ $150<br />
18 years @ $208<br />
All prices subject to prevailing GST (plus 10% surcharge for non-members)<br />
Promotions subject to change/cancellation without prior notice.<br />
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wine & dine<br />
MARCH Daily Set Lunch @ $23.80<br />
Sashimi Moria To<br />
Tori Karaage<br />
Mon<br />
Tue<br />
Wed<br />
Thu<br />
Fri<br />
– Sashimi Moria To Tori Karaage<br />
Assorted raw fish and deep fried chicken<br />
– Buta Shogayaki To Ebi Furai<br />
Pan-fried pork and deep fried shrimp<br />
– Katsu Don To Sake Sashimi<br />
Rice topped with pork and served with raw salmon<br />
– Saba Shio To Tenpura Moria<br />
Grilled mackerel and deep fried shrimp and assorted vegetables<br />
– Sake Furai To Sansai Udon*<br />
Deep fried breaded salmon with mixed vegetables noodles<br />
All sets served with steamed rice (except those denoted with *),<br />
steamed egg, miso soup and fruits.<br />
Chef’s Recommendation<br />
Ika Furai @ $10<br />
Deep-fried breaded squid<br />
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All prices subject to prevailing GST (plus 10% surcharge for non-members)
wine & dine<br />
APRIL Daily Set Lunch @ $23.80<br />
Sashimi Moria To<br />
Ton Katsu<br />
Mon<br />
Tue<br />
Wed<br />
Thu<br />
Fri<br />
– Sashimi Moria To Ton Katsu<br />
Assorted raw fish and deep-fried breaded pork<br />
– Gindara Teriyaki To Agedashi Tofu<br />
Grilled cod and deep-fried beancurd<br />
– Ten Don To Sake Sashimi<br />
Rice topped with shrimp and served with raw salmon<br />
– Nigiri Sushi To Tori Udon*<br />
Chicken noodles served with assorted sushi<br />
– Sake Teriyaki To Yasai Kakiage<br />
Grilled salmon served with deep-fried mixed vegetables<br />
All sets served with steamed rice (except those denoted with *),<br />
steamed egg, miso soup and fruits.<br />
Chef’s Recommendation<br />
Gindara Batayaki @ $22<br />
Silver cod cooked with butter and mixed vegetables<br />
All prices subject to prevailing GST (plus 10% surcharge for non-members)<br />
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wine & dine<br />
Sumptuous Pleasures<br />
<strong>Mar</strong>ch – <strong>Apr</strong>il<br />
BUDDHA JUMPS OVER THE WALL<br />
Set Menu @ $59 per pax (U.P: $79)<br />
• Peeled Prawn Tossed with<br />
Mayonnaise & Corn Flake<br />
• Mini “Buddha Jumps Over<br />
the Wall”<br />
• Korean Stewed Pork Ribs<br />
• Braised Tofu with Conpoy<br />
• Fragrant Rice & Delicacies<br />
wrapped w/ Lotus Leaf<br />
• Dessert of the day<br />
佛 跳 墙<br />
CHILI CRAB BUN<br />
Only $1 per piece with any purchase (U.P: $1.80)<br />
For all crab lovers, don’t miss the Restaurant’s latest<br />
invention – Chili Crab Bun. Simply irresistible.<br />
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All prices subject to prevailing GST (plus 10% surcharge for non-members)
GOLF<br />
Golfi ng Reception<br />
6568 5186 / 7 / 8<br />
Weekdays 7am – 7.30pm<br />
Weekends 7am – 7pm<br />
Driving Range 6560 7370<br />
Tues 12pm – 11pm<br />
Mon, Wed - Sat 7am – 11pm<br />
Sun & PH 7am – 10pm<br />
Pro Shops<br />
Heartland Golf<br />
Schools<br />
6561 3310 (<strong>Club</strong>house)<br />
Monday Closed<br />
Tues - Sun 7am – 7pm<br />
6560 7370 (Driving Range)<br />
Daily 7am – 10pm<br />
Sun & PH 7am to 9pm<br />
6568 5118 / 6563 2455<br />
Daily 9am – 9pm<br />
KinderGolf 6562 5823<br />
Daily 9am – 6pm<br />
Sat 8.30am – 5pm<br />
SPORTS &<br />
RECREATION<br />
Pool Reception<br />
Jackpot Room<br />
Gym<br />
Jia Yu Chun SPA<br />
FOOD & BEVERAGE<br />
Golfers’ Terrace<br />
6568 5101 / 2<br />
Daily 7.30am – 9.30pm<br />
6568 5132 / 6560 5655 ext.248<br />
Mon – Fri 12pm to 1am<br />
Sat, Sun & PH 9am to 1am<br />
6568 5103 Daily 6.30am – 10pm<br />
6567 3697 Daily 12pm – 10pm<br />
6568 5111<br />
Mon 7am – 8pm<br />
Tues-Sun 7am – 11pm<br />
Green Banyan 6568 5110<br />
Daily 12pm – 3pm / 6pm – 10pm<br />
Izumi 6899 1971<br />
Daily 11.30am – 2.30pm /<br />
6pm – 10.30pm<br />
Fu Lin Men 6569 7011<br />
Mon to Sun 11am – 3pm /<br />
5.30pm – 10.30pm<br />
Time Out Pub<br />
Karaoke<br />
Bookings<br />
CHANGING ROOMS<br />
6560 5655 ext.203<br />
Mon to Fri 5pm – 1am<br />
Sat 4pm – 1am<br />
Sun 5pm – 12mn<br />
6568 5101<br />
Daily 10am – 5pm<br />
6560 5655 ext 203<br />
Daily 5pm – 10pm<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Men’s<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Ladies’<br />
Poolside Men’s<br />
Poolside Ladies’<br />
*Info subject to changes without prior notice<br />
6568 5161<br />
6568 5162<br />
6568 5121<br />
6568 5122<br />
CLUB OFFICIALS<br />
Founder Member<br />
Honoured Member<br />
Chairman<br />
Deputy Chairman<br />
SUB-COMMITTEE<br />
AUDIT<br />
Chairman Chuah Yak Ngi<br />
Members Goh Leng Kwang<br />
Lim Kian Kok<br />
Moh Chong Tau<br />
DISCIPLINARY<br />
Chairman Cheong Tuck Meng<br />
Vice-Chairman David Wee<br />
Members George See<br />
Terry Tan<br />
FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE<br />
Chairman Clarence Chia<br />
Vice-Chairman Bernard Chia<br />
Members David Ong<br />
Eddie Ong<br />
Kwa Boon Pang<br />
FINANCE<br />
Chairman<br />
Member<br />
Simon Tan<br />
Wong Seng Hung<br />
FOOD & BEVERAGE<br />
Chairman Joseph Lim<br />
Vice-Chairman Vamadevan Chandranathan<br />
Members Susan Mah<br />
Peter See<br />
GOLF<br />
Chairman<br />
Vice-Captain<br />
Lady Captain<br />
Members<br />
Bobby Wee<br />
Naranjan Singh<br />
Loh Ju Fern<br />
Andrew Cher<br />
Helen Low<br />
John Soh<br />
Kim Ki Bong<br />
Ross Tan<br />
Goh Keng Swee<br />
Goh Chok Tong<br />
Lee Chong Kwee<br />
Tan Gee Paw<br />
CLUB DIRECTORY<br />
GENERAL COMMITTEE<br />
President<br />
Dr Tan Cheng Bock<br />
Vice-President Joseph Pereira<br />
Captain<br />
Bobby Wee<br />
Honorary Treasurer Simon Tan<br />
Members<br />
Cheong Tuck Meng<br />
Chuah Yak Ngi<br />
Clarence Chia<br />
Joseph Lim<br />
Lim Gim Hong<br />
Tan Wee Pin<br />
GOLF COURSE UPGRADING<br />
Chairman Bobby Wee<br />
Vice-Chairman Joseph Pereira<br />
Members Jeffrey Yu<br />
Naranjan Singh<br />
Ross Tan<br />
Ting Sa Tee<br />
Tony Yue<br />
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS<br />
Chairman Joseph Pereira<br />
Vice-Chairman Michael Liew<br />
Members Michael Ng<br />
Ricky Chan<br />
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT<br />
Chairman Bernard Chia<br />
Members Gary Loh<br />
Hoe Boon Leong<br />
Jimmy Ong<br />
See Toh Kum Chun<br />
PROCUREMENT & TENDER<br />
Chairman Tan Wee Pin<br />
Vice-Chairman Michael Kwan<br />
Members Chye Hoon Pin<br />
Eddie Tang<br />
Ho Chye Huat<br />
Ng Soo Kee<br />
SPORTS & RECREATION<br />
Chairman Lim Gim Hong<br />
Vice-Chairman Jennifer Sim<br />
Members Daniel Chan<br />
John Leung<br />
Lam Kee Leong<br />
Ong Lay Chong<br />
Pang Ching Hoo<br />
MANAGEMENT CONTACT LIST<br />
General Manager Dennis Tan 6568 5138 dennis_tan@jcc.org.sg<br />
Finance Manager Henry Lye 6568 5165 henry_lye@jcc.org.sg<br />
Food & Beverage Manager Kelvin Tham 6568 5166 kelvin_tham@jcc.org.sg<br />
HR & Administration Manager Mohamad Taha 6568 5181 mohamadtaha@jcc.org.sg<br />
<strong>Mar</strong>keting Manager Fion Lee 6568 5148 fion_lee@jcc.org.sg<br />
Golf Course / Project Manager Kok Cheong Ming 6562 2769 cheongming_kok@jcc.org.sg<br />
Property Manager Jack Koh 6568 5152 jack_koh@jcc.org.sg<br />
Assistant Golf Operations Manager Ng Yuk Fong 6568 5182 yukfong_ng@jcc.org.sg<br />
For Operations and Member Services, please call:<br />
Banquet Angela Tan 6568 5139 banquet@jcc.org.sg<br />
F&B Lindsey Cabance 6568 5115 lindsey@jcc.org.sg<br />
Golf Maimunah 6568 5179 maimunah@jcc.org.sg<br />
Membership Tricia Foo 6568 5157 tricia_foo@jcc.org.sg<br />
Sports & Recreations Raymond Ong 6568 5133 raymond_ong@jcc.org.sg<br />
To advertise in THE BLUE HERON,<br />
call 6568 5180 or<br />
email: publications@jcc.org.sg<br />
THE BLUE HERON is published quarterly by<br />
<strong>Jurong</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Club</strong>. We welcome articles, letters,<br />
pictures, comments and other contributions<br />
from members. We reserve the right to edit all<br />
materials. The views of contributors and writers<br />
do not represent those of <strong>Jurong</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Club</strong>. All<br />
rights reserved. No part of this publication may be<br />
reproduced in any form or by any means without<br />
written permission of the publisher.<br />
MICA (P) 148/04/2011.<br />
JURONG COUNTRY CLUB<br />
9 Science Centre Road Singapore 609078<br />
• Tel: (65) 6560 5655 • Fax: (65) 6567 1900<br />
• www.jcc.org.sg
day in your own private paradise.<br />
Just another day in <strong>Jurong</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Club</strong>.<br />
photo for illustration only<br />
Membership is now open, for a select few.<br />
What is paradise It’s teeing off on a picturesque 18-hole Par 72 course that has hosted prestigious events like the Singapore<br />
Open – a championship course set amidst a scenic natural habitat of hills, lakes, ponds and wildlife. Playing your favourite<br />
game after sunset using a world-class multi-million dollar night floodlight system. And knowing that your membership<br />
investment will more than hold its value, thanks to renovation and re-modelling works by a renowned golf course architect.<br />
Sign up for your Transferable Golf Membership today and enjoy a three-year interest-free instalment plan. And exclusive<br />
entry to your very own Eden. To find out more, call 6568-5117 to book an appointment with our Membership Consultants.<br />
artist impressions<br />
Signature Hole No 6<br />
Signature Hole No 18<br />
Singapore’s most promising golf membership. Catch it at an exclusive pre-launch price before it flies.<br />
JURONG COUNTRY CLUB<br />
9 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609078<br />
Tel : (65) 6568 5117<br />
www.jccparadise.com