Top S’pore golfer Mardan sad over closure of local country clubs

SINGAPORE — As a 13-year-old, Mardan Mamat quit primary school to join his elder brother as a caddie at Jurong Country Club (JCC), before later honing his skills as a professional golfer at Raffles Country Club (RCC). It is unsurprising, then, that Singapore’s No 1 golfer lamented the closure of both facilities, after news broke … Continue reading Top S’pore golfer Mardan sad over closure of local country clubs

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 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

Club memberships – 8 things to watch for

If you are keen to get a club membership, do your homework first and understand the market. The Sunday Times highlights what to look out for. 1. AFFORDABILITY As with any big-item purchase, pick a club that is within your means. Besides the membership price, factor in the monthly financial commitment needed to maintain the … Continue reading Club memberships – 8 things to watch for

Commentary: Is golf dying in Singapore?

While the closure of golf courses to make way for the high-speed rail project presents short-term problems, the sport in Singapore may have other major issues to deal with as it wrestles with an uncertain future. SINGAPORE: The first proper golf course that I'd ever swung a golf club on was Raffles Country Club (RCC). … Continue reading Commentary: Is golf dying in Singapore?