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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 />

4


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 />

7


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 />

8


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 />

10<br />

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 />

Play Your Best Golf!<br />

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 />

The Essential MENTAL Skills<br />

Reduce Frustration<br />

Be More Consistent<br />

Improve Concentration<br />

Learn how to handle pressure<br />

Learn how to make the right decisions<br />

Play better golf on the course<br />

Have more fun playing golf!<br />

Workshop #2<br />

The Essential PRACTICE Skills<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

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 />

RAZR Fit Drivers<br />

Par: 2/17/12<br />

• OptiFit ® Technology lets golfers adjust the face angle into either<br />

an Open,<br />

Square, or Closed position and select either Draw or Neutral weighting to<br />

maximize distance and accuracy.<br />

• Forged Composite is a revolutionary material in the crown that’s lighter,<br />

stronger than titanium and allows for precision thickness control to optimize<br />

the CG.<br />

• Speed Frame Face Technology creates a large sweet spot and generates high<br />

ball speeds for long, consistent distance.<br />

LOFTS – RH LH SHAFTS FLEXES<br />

8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5 9.5, 10.5 Aldila RIP’D NV Light, Regilar, Stiff<br />

Black PVD Finish offers a distinctive stealth look for awe-inspiring confidence.<br />

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

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