PONDEROSA GOLF - PONDERS ISSUE 30

PONDEROSA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB NEWSLETTER 

MY 

SHARING... 

PONDEROSA, 

THE LUNG OF PRESTIGIOUS ADDRESSES. 

THE HEART OF COMMUNAL WELL-BEING! 

In this Q2 of 2023, you will be hearing from us more and more often. 

“Breathe your life…with a lifestyle 

that allows you to breathe. 

You deserve this much!” 

Our team at Ponderosa is all fired up and has lined up many golfing 

and social events for both members and guests. Be ready to hear us 

cheering and the laughter ringing around the club. Join us if you love 

spreading the fun too. 

And if you see us on any social media, please drop by Ponderosa for 

your next weekend destination. We are not only about golf. We have 

just the lifestyle and all its sociodemographic parameters associated 

with mental and physical health that you and your family prefer, at least 

according to the Facebook’s algorithm. 

For all of you staying around Ponderosa and Taman Molek, we are your 

Lung – so breathe, soak in the sights and resonate with the sounds of 

serenity prevalent at Ponderosa’s Golf Course. Lush, green, enticing. 

To the residents of these prestigious addresses, you deserve this 

exclusivity so close to your doorstep. 

Ponderosa welcomes all of you to be part of this exclusive community. 

Let us hear from you and your family soon. Let the laughter ring loud 

and clear! 

Tan Kai Yang Tan Kai Yang 

General Manager 

PONDERS newsletter is published by Ponderosa Golf & Country Club (No. 3, Jalan Ponderosa 1, 

Taman Ponderosa, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor) & Printed by Avenue Printing [15, Jln. Permas 9/9, Taman 

Perindustrian Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai, Johor]. Copyright of articles, contributions and photos which 

are published are the property of Ponderosa Golf & Country Club.


I AM LOVING IT! 

Lal Kumar, long-time golf member 

Lal Kumar is a familiar face in and around Ponderosa - 

be it on the golf course with fellow kakis, at the Gym or 

dining out with his family at the resort’s F&B outlets. It is 

obvious that he enjoys being at the resort and makes it 

one of his favourite places to spend leisure hours. 

“What I like best is that the staff are friendly and 

accommodating and although Ponderosa is an old club, 

facilities are being upgraded from time to time to give us 

a better experience.” 

“Taking into account 

it is an old Club, I am 

generally pleased 

with it. I know 

changes take time.” 

Lal is an avid golfer and often participates in the cluborganised 

golf tournaments, which to him were the most 

memorable experiences because of the fellowship that 

follows every event. 

Ponderosa strives to create a community experience for 

its members as many look to the resort as their place to 

chill and relax over activities they love to do. It’s also a 

go-to for a good but quiet meal with the family. 

Lal chose to celebrate two of his birthdays at the Hop 

Sing Chinese Restaurant as “I like the food, service and 

the price is reasonable.” 

Lal and the Lion at the Gym during 

the 5th day of Chinese New Year.


GRAND FINAL OF THE 9-HOLE GOLF 

CHALLENGE 2022 

@ Glenmarie Golf & Country Club, Shah Alam 

The 9-Hole Golf Challenge which ran as a series throughout every alternate Tuesday in 2022 ended with a Grand Finale 

with 33 players who had qualified to compete. Led by Ponderosa’s GM and the Golf team, the players travelled by 

coach and veritably ‘painted’ the Glenmarie Course, dressed in RED. 

To qualify in the Grand Final, golfers need to collect a minimum of 12 points giving: 

• Winner: 5 points 

• 2nd placing: 3 points 

• 3rd placing: 2 points 

• Participation: 1 point 

The top 10 merit point leader will start the Grand Final with the stroke advantage with the winner given 3 strokes, 2nd to 

5th placing given 2 strokes and the 6th to 10th placing given 1 stroke advantage.


Thumbs Up for the Road! 

ABOUT THE 9-HOLE GOLF CHALLENGE: 

The run of 9-hole challenge began in 2019, held bi-weekly on Tuesdays to create golf activities with a twist, to enhance 

relationships amongst members. To enable play at the wane of the heat of the afternoon, tee-off is at 4:30 p.m. 

What started with only 4 members participating at that time, it is now joined by groups of 20 to 32 members for each run. 

To make it really creative and fun, 16 different formats of play govern each game. 

If you are interested to join in the next round of 9-hole golf challenge, here is the schedule:

PONDEROSA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB NEWSLETTER





SUSTAINABILITY AT THE 

HEART OF PONDEROSA 

Ponderosa has introduced a number of sustainability efforts 

in line with our ESG ambitions 

As a participant member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), Ponderosa Golf & Country Resort is committed 

to ensure that our environment, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability practices are imbedded in our day to 

day operations. 

Reducing the Use of Paper 

Paper has been an essential tool for human communication for centuries. From books to newspapers to legal documents, 

paper has played a crucial role in our daily lives. However, as technology advances and we become more aware of the 

environmental impact of our actions, it’s becoming increasingly important to reduce our reliance on paper. 

The production of paper requires the use of natural resources, such as trees, water, and energy. According to the 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), paper accounts for 25% of landfill waste and 33% of municipal waste. By 

reducing the use of paper, we can help conserve these resources and reduce the environmental impact of paper 

production, including deforestation and pollution. 

Reducing the use of paper can help organizations and individuals save money on paper supplies, printing costs, and 

document storage. By transitioning to digital documents, we can eliminate the need for physical storage space and 

reduce the costs associated with printing and copying. This can have a significant impact on the bottom line of businesses 

and can also help individuals save money on home office expenses. 

Go Digital 

Whenever possible, choose digital options over physical ones. For example, opt for e-books instead of physical books, 

and use online forms and applications instead of printed ones. 

At Ponderosa, our paper usage has seen a significant reduction between 2019 and 2022 after we embarked on 

introducing e-statements to our members. We have also discontinued the practice of issuing paper receipts. Our app 

also enables more digitization and helps create a environmental impact besides the convenience of going digital. 

Reducing the use of paper can help address the issue of deforestation, as paper production is one of the primary 

drivers of deforestation worldwide. The demand for paper products has led to the clearing of vast areas of forests for 

logging and wood pulp production, which has devastating effects on the environment, including the loss of biodiversity, 

increased greenhouse gas emissions, and soil erosion. By reducing our reliance on paper and transitioning to digital 

alternatives, we can help reduce the demand for wood pulp and paper products, which in turn can help protect forests 

and the ecosystems they support. This can have a significant impact on mitigating climate change and preserving 

biodiversity for future generations.

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