Golf – Tokyo venue under fire for barring female members

TOKYO: A Japanese nonprofit group has demanded the golf tournament of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics be shifted from the Kasumigaseki Country Club which does not accept women as full members. The Japan Golf Council, unaffiliated with the sport's domestic governing body, the Japan Golf Association - said on Tuesday that it had sent a letter … Continue reading Golf – Tokyo venue under fire for barring female members

The Big Read: Once coveted, country clubs fade from Singapore’s list of 5Cs

SINGAPORE — Back in the ’80s and ’90s, a membership at a country club — especially those that feature sprawling golf courses — was much coveted. After all, it was one of the 5Cs that had made up the Singapore Dream. Apart from having a car, cash, condominium and credit card, the notion of a … Continue reading The Big Read: Once coveted, country clubs fade from Singapore’s list of 5Cs

Golf losing its swing?

Once a must-have in Singapore, golf club memberships appear to be losing their appeal among young people now, said members of the golfing community here. The announcement on Jan 4 that Raffles Country Club (RCC) would be acquired by the Government to make way for the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur high-speed rail, as well as the Cross … Continue reading Golf losing its swing?

Club acquisition par for the course

The recently announced acquisition of Raffles Country Club (RCC), following the gazetting of Jurong Country Club for acquisition in 2015, might make some Singapore golfers believe that they are an endangered species. Given the closure of Keppel Club and Marina Bay Golf Club, when their leases expire in the next 10 years, there will be … Continue reading Club acquisition par for the course

Club shows its ‘Seletar Spirit’ in new book

Book traces Seletar Country Club's journey from former RAF airbase to current location The Seletar Country Club is one of many golf clubs in Singapore. But it boasts two areas that few can compete with - the unique wetlands fringing the course and a water sports centre that taps Seletar's river waters and reservoir. The … Continue reading Club shows its ‘Seletar Spirit’ in new book