January - March 2010 - Subang National Golf Club

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January - March 2010
KGNS - Best Private Members’ Club
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KELAB GOLF
NEGARA SUBANG
Jalan SS 7/2, Kelana Jaya,
47301 Petaling Jaya
P.O. Box 151,
46710 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel: 03-7876 0388
General Fax: 03-7875 5267
Golf Dept. Fax: 03-7874 9796
Email: kgns@subanggolf.com
Website: www.subanggolf.com
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Captain’s Note
Club Updates
Discipline Sub-Committee
Course & Grounds Sub-Committee
Food & Beverage Sub-Committee
Finance Sub-Committee
Course & Grounds
Of Sloth, Spiders & Other Species
Ducks at KGNS
Love Thy Course
Kelana Course Tun’s Nine Hole No. 15
Rules of Golf
Damaged Club
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Junior Golf
Hisyam’s Done it Again!
Hole-In-One Achievers
12 - 13 Club Updates
Introduction Night (1) 2010
KGNS Line Dancing Party 2010
OCM Hall of Fame Inductee
14 - 15 Social
Quarterly Karaoke Competition
Chinese New Year Open House
16 - 17 Club Diary
18 -19 Recreation
Mandarin Classes
Cooking Demo
KGNS Swimming Gala 2010
21 - 23 Competitions Results
24 - 27 F&B Promotions
Poolside Terrace
Bilik Buaya
Golfers’ Terrace
Venues for Private & Corporate Packages
- Seminar Room 1 & 2
- Dewan Presiden 28 - 29 Club Directory & Facilities
30 - 31 Affiliated/Reciprocal Clubs
Emerald Golf & Country Resort
Captain’s Note
Greetings to all fellow members!
“
Whilst we
try not to make
it inconvenient
for members,
there are some
rules that, by
necessity, have
to be put into
place with the
aim to curb
problem
“
areas.
Commitment in all we do!
By the time you read this, elections for the new Management Committee will be the talk of the club. Some of
you may think that being a MC member is a great privilege with lots of benefits on the side – let me assure
you that this is not the case! I have been around for more than 10 years and other than a car parking lot and a
few complimentary golf games, I have received nothing. My point is, when casting your ballots, do so wisely,
vote for the right candidates who are dedicated, committed and can contribute to the well-being and constant
improvement of the club. Be wary of members who criticise and regularly stir up issues yet will not offer
themselves as candidates to serve the club, preferring instead to sit on the sidelines and portray themselves
as the greatest “know-it-all”. Be committed -- vote for those who you think are committed to serve.
Golf, not grouch
Golfing is a pleasure and gentlemen golfers are expected to be patient and less complaining. If your flight
is slow or the flight behind is fast, allow the latter to move ahead. If your flight mates forget, fill in divots for
them! Remind, if someone forgets to rake bunker! Repair, whether made by you or not, pitch marks on greens!
Incidents of dangerous play, unless life-threatening, can be settled amicably and by apology. Otherwise, where
is the merit in calling KGNS a friendly family club when so many complaints are levelled against each other?
Rights, rules & enforcement
Rights and privileges should never be taken for granted – whilst full-fledged members have unfettered rights
to the club’s facilities, their families are accorded, by extension, privileges which may be withdrawn, if abused.
Therefore, I would remind all privileged members to bear this in mind at all times when patronising the club.
On this note, please be informed that privileged members (male or female) signing up for inter-club games
scheduled at home will be charged RM 30 whereas, for full members, the levy has been cancelled.
Further, computerised booking is here to stay – the initial hiccup has been resolved and we are now looking
forward to kiosk booking sometime in April, with operational kinks ironed out. Members please note that Course
Starters and Marshals have been given full authority, i.e., starters are instructed to follow the operational
procedures linked with the booking system and have absolute power on the T-boxes and marshals have been
empowered to act in cases of slow play, not replacing divots or raking bunkers, etc. Members who abuse or
chastise the starters and marshals can expect disciplinary action from the Management.
The final point I would like to make is, again, on rules and regulations. Whilst we try not to make it inconvenient
for members, there are some rules that, by necessity, have to be put into place with the aim to curb problem
areas. There are valid reasons for these rules and, as such, they must be adhered to. If members feel that
certain rules are incorrect, please write in with constructive comments for our review -- for sure, breaking a rule
in protest is not the way to go! Still on rules and regulations, all golfers must attend the golf seminar before they
can be taken for a handicapping test round -- No Exceptions!
By the way, ducklings have been introduced to our ponds but they seem to be disappearing -- apparently the
iguanas are having a field day instead!
Lastly, come June, please vote wisely -- do not let yourself be influenced by baseless talk and unfounded
rumours. You decide who you want to work for you and your club!
Cheers!
Dr. Ronnie Yeo
Club Captain
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Club Updates
Sub-Committees
Discipline
Terms of Reference
Pattis Naidu
Chairman
Jaswinder Singh
Deputy Chairman
YA (B) Ong See Seng Dato’ Harpal Singh
Tuan Hj. Sofian
Md Ali
Ybhg. Datuk Prof.
Dr Alex Delilkan
Puspalingam
Krishnan
1. To deal with any complaint concerning
the conduct of any member that may
constitute an infringement of the
Articles, Rules or Bye-Laws of the
Club, in accordance with the Bye-Laws
Governing Discipline Procedures.
Wilfred Joseph
Durai
Course & Grounds
Terms of Reference
1.
Operational system and procedures – adequate documentation
and a review where applicable for dissemination.
2.
Preparation of annual budget and control thereof.
3.
Preparation of course and greens – ensuring good playing
conditions at all times. Co-ordinate with Competitions SubCommittee on course rating.
4.
Maintenance of KGNS grounds and open spaces including
car parks, landscapes – ensuring they are well kept, clean
and beautiful where necessary.
5.
Provision of resources including machines and equipment
– adequate at all times, and co-ordinate with Administration
for purchases.
7.
Regulate and enforce golfing – to co-ordinate with Competitions
Sub-Committee on closure of courses for maintenance, and
use of buggies during inclement weather.
8.
Maintenance of vehicles and machines including storage
– ensuring they are in good working condition at all times.
9.
Co-ordinate with Development & Maintenance Sub-Committee
in planning and development of new fixed physical structures
(halfway huts, pergolas, concrete ponds, etc.).
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Lt. Col. (R)
Lim Ong Hong
Chairman
Wan Rasdi B. Wan
Ahmad Isa Shukri
Purusotman a/l
Ramasamy
Hani Abdullah
Gurucharan Singh
Tan Kong Joo
Management
Committee 2009/2010
P.J. Murray
Chairman
Food &
Beverage
Terms of Reference
C.K. Phoon
Kamil Datuk Abd
Rahman
Datin Valerie Yap
Low Ai Yun
1.
Operational systems and procedures – adequate documentation and review and where
applicable dissemination.
2.
Departmental budget – prepare annual budget and control thereof.
3.
Regulate appropriate Bye-Laws – strict compliance, review and dissemination.
4.
Manage all F&B outlets – facilities are conducive and services are effective and efficient.
To regulate prices in providing quality and wholesome food and beverages.
5.
Strict supervision of privatized outlets in ensuring quality and variety at reasonable prices
for food & beverages served to maximize returns.
6.
Rendering fast and efficient service to KGNS members and their guests.
7.
Monitoring hygiene and cleanliness practices at all times including ridding of cockroaches,
cats, mice, etc.
8.
Aggressive marketing of Banqueting and Seminar facilities to generate revenue in
ensuring returns for the Club’s profitability and longevity.
9.
Monitoring supplies and requisitions in ensuring the smooth operations of all F&B
outlets.
10. Monitoring of all equipment, fittings, furniture, utensils, crockery, glassware, linen, etc.
in ensuring they are in good order and clean at all times.
11. Conduct motivational and educational sessions to reinforce knowledge with regards to
the service standards set by the Club Management.
12. Assist in organizing and participation in all the Club’s social events.
PRESIDENT
YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri
Megat Najmuddin Megat Khas
Chairman - Membership Sub-Committee
VICE-PRESIDENT
Pattis Naidu
Chairman - Finance Sub-Committee
Chairman - Disciplinary Sub-Committee
CAPTAIN
Dr Ronnie Yeo
Chairman - Golf Competitions/Rules/Handicapping/
Club Team Sub-Committee
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Lt. Col (R) Lim Ong Hong
Chairman - Course and
Grounds Sub-Committee
Kuldip Seine
Chairman - Human Resource/
Administration Sub-Committee
Chairman - Club Affiliations Sub-Committee
Abdul Majid Md. Yusof
Chairman - Buggies/Caddies/Driving Range
and Junior Golf Programme Sub-Committee
Md Noor Ayob
Chairman - House and
Maintenance Sub-Committee
P.J. Murray
Chairman - F&B Sub-Committee
Rosmimee Abbas
Chairman - Social & Recreation Sub-Committee
Dr. Chua Hong Teck
Chairman - Internal Audit
Jaswinder Singh
Deputy Chairman - Disciplinary
Sub-Committee
LADIES GOLF CAPTAIN
Rosmimee Abbas
EDITORIAL BOARD
Dr Ronnie Yeo
Captain/Chairman
Chandra Perumal Bernard Yong
Rosmimee Abas
Club Officials
GENERAL MANAGER
M. Johan Abdullah
ADMIN/HR MANAGER
Wan Suhaila Bt. Wan Shamsulbahrin
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Brian Tan
GOLF MANAGER
TBA
COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Shamsul Bahrin
MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
Azaman Razuki
IT MANAGER
Irene Tan
F&B MANAGER
Zari Hamid
MEMBERSHIP EXECUTIVE
Tg. Emy Zarina Tg. Ismail
SOCIAL / RECREATION EXECUTIVE
Divyan Menon
Berita Subang 5
Club Updates
In Conversation... with Finance Sub-Committee
Berita Subang’s Bernard Yong caught up with Mr.Pattis Naidu,
KGNS Vice President and Chairman of
Finance Sub-Committee for this timely and “must read” interview
on the financial status of KGNS.
BY:
What is the bottom line of our
club’s finance looking like?
PN: We are at break-even but this is
because of the transfer admin fees
which currently stand at RM1.8
million for 2009. Without this, in
layman’s terms, our expenditure
exceeds our income and this is
certainly not healthy for the club in
the long run. However, membership
transfers are expected to slow down
in the coming months.
BY: What are the main factors
contributing to this “deficit”
situation?
PN: The most alarming factor is our
ageing membership; currently, we
have 658 senior members on record
and by the end of 2010, another
132 will join their ranks in not
paying monthly subscriptions. This
translates to a loss of RM995,400 in
revenue, added to which, many do
not patronise the club. The monthly
average spending by seniors has
never exceeded RM172 (see Chart
1) and as many as 55% do not
spend a single sen. Bear in mind
that our club only gets about 15-20
sen of every ringgit spent on F&B as
the outlets are outsourced.
BY: What immediate measures has
your Committee taken to correct
the situation?
PN: For this financial year, we scrutinised
all expenditures very carefully and
implemented cost-saving ideas
without affecting the quality of service
to our members. Excesses were
trimmed and some less pressing or
critical projects were carried forward
or deferred. Please note that some
of the major expenditure projects
were approved at the last financial
year and only carried out this year.
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BY: What can the various Chairmen
and their Sub-Committees do?
PN: We have done our best to ensure
that every Sub-Committee becomes
budget–centric! They have to plan
their budgets carefully and adhere
to them and have been told, in
no uncertain terms, that they will
be accountable for unjustifiable
excesses. Gone are the days of
carefree over-spending and nontransparency.
BY: Are you happy with their
contributions?
PN: Overall I am happy to say they have
complied and responded positively
to the cut in budgets and most have
been able to deliver within that
constraint. However we will continue
to be vigilant to minimise excesses.
The Sub-Committees that overspend will have to eventually face
our members at the AGM.
BY: Have you considered the more
obvious measures to address the
deficit like increasing prices and
subscriptions?
PN: Besides the measures you have
mentioned, a minimum levy for
those who do not spend a minimum
of, say, RM100 was also discussed.
However, we concluded that such
measures are last resorts as
we envisaged that the transfers
of membership to younger and
higher-spending members can be
the solution we seek! We are now
monitoring the spending levels
of these new members but as
Chart 2 confirms, the majority of
new members is spending below
expectations - not enough to offset
the slack from senior members!
We truly do not want to burden
our members with any increase
in subscriptions or prices of F&B,
both of which are, by the way, the
lowest amongst Klang Valley golf
clubs.
BY: What other income generating
ideas were considered?
PN: There was a proposal to market
golf packages to generate income
from our vacant golf slots especially
during weekdays but some members
objected as this could infringe on
their golfing times. We will continue
to explore other income-generating
options instead of burdening our
members with subscription or price
increases and hope that they will
also do their part by increased
patronage of the club.
BY: Back to the key factors as
explained by the charts, can
you please stress on the more
pertinent points.
PN: As a key benchmark, we must
underline that the club’s average
expenditure per month per member
is RM171 which exceeds the
monthly subscription of RM105.
Instead of cutting costs further which
can adversely affect the quality of
clubbing, we urge our members to
come and patronise the club.
The first chart shows that the
spending of senior members
(who need no longer pay monthly
subscription) has never exceeded
RM172 per month. The percentage
of senior members who spend less
than RM200, including those who do
not spend a single sen) is as high
as 93%! We had hoped that this
slack in revenue would be taken up
by new members, but that is not the
case.
The next chart on new members
shows that 83% spend less than
RM200 per month. Monitoring on
a month-to-month basis, we note
that the highest average spending
per new member has been RM248
whereas the lowest was RM158
(September 2009)! This certainly
undermines our expectation that
new members can be the “alternative
revenue source”. However we are
still hopeful and we are writing to
them to seek solutions to their lack of
spending. At the same time, we are
aware that the delay in allowing new
members to play golf immediately
upon being issued a temporary
membership card is an issue.
These are highlights which can be
the basis of the strategy in going
forward to put our club in rock-solid
financial position.
Chart 1
Senior Members Monthly Spending Pattern
Year 2009
%
RM
200
96%
180
94%
172
93%
166
92%
92%
160
149
155
92%
149
91%
144
141
139
135
90%
140
92%
153
90%
120
89%
89%
88%
88%
87%
113
100
86%
80
84%
83%
60
82%
40
80%
20
78%
0
Jan-09
Feb-09
Mar-09
Apr-09
May-09
Jun-09
Jul-09
Aug-09
Average Amt Spent per Senior Member (RM / Member)
Sep-09
Oct-09
Nov-09
Dec-09
76%
% of Senior Members Spent Less Than RM200
Chart 2
New Members Monthly Spending Pattern
Year 2009
%
RM
86%
300
85%
84%
84%
248
250
83%
232
212
82%
82%
220
81%
200
80%
187
180
196
198
176
78%
158
174
80%
79%
165
78%
77%
150
76%
76%
74%
73%
73%
100
72%
70%
50
68%
0
BY: Thank you for your time and your
insights.
90%
126
Jan-09
Feb-09
Mar-09
Apr-09
May-09
Jun-09
Average Amt Spent per New Member (RM / Member)
Jul-09
Aug-09
Sep-09
Oct-09
Nov-09
Dec-09
66%
% of New Members Spent Less Than RM200
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Course & Grounds
Of Sloth, Spiders &
Other Species
KGNS is blessed with the resurrection of almost endangered species like the green pigeons which now
strive in a sanctuary amidst the concrete jungle! Today its flora and fauna is a rich diversity with squirrels
and a plethora of birds adding to its symphony of sounds and sights for our golfers to enjoy.
However, less obvious but no less amusing are the two-legged species who try to pass themselves off as
gentlemen or lady golfers. We all know about the “buayas” and the “ayams” but, latterly, some new species
have evolved:
A. Sloth – a resurging species, they are easy to spot, being
always last to leave greens and are always seen scrambling
to catch up with their flight mates!), and
B. …their hybrid cousins. Here’s a random sample of characters,
broadly classified as “mutant golfers” who are largely
responsible for slow play:
Topping the list are the “KKKs”, aka “Kelam-Kabut Kings”,
always late for their tee-off times, panting as they rush to
the tee-box and then taking forever to find tees, gloves
and the right club. When they finally hit the ball and hurry
off, they invariable return, having forgotten to pick up sand
buckets. That’s not all! They tend to scramble backwards
to retrieve trolleys, having never learnt to think ahead to
leave these at the most convenient spot, i.e., nearest to
their next tee. Besides raising the blood pressures of the
golfers behind them, the “KKKs” are an embarrassment
to themselves and their flight mates.
The next category, though, is the more interesting -- hybrid
golfers with their time-consuming antics;
1. The Samurai -- these failed Kendo practitioners can be seen
wielding their golf clubs like Samurai swords.
2. The Latin dancers -- they desperately incorporate a few “chacha” steps into their pre-shot routine in the hope of getting
the ball in the air.
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3. Other Ballroom dancers -- they do the waltz ever so slowly
in between shots and then fox-trot around their ball to study
their approach line.
4. The Praying Mantis -- these freeze over their shots, especially
when putting, as if praying for divine intervention.
5. The Plumbers -- emulating their golfing heroes, their plumbing
ritual on greens is then taken to the next level -- on fairways
and tee-boxes!
6. The Wind-chasers – these employ a left-over ritual from their
kite-flying days, tossing bits of grass to test wind directions
which they now perform with every shot, even when there
is no breeze! Do we charge them for course damage or pay
them an honorarium for their gardening services?
7. The “Wannabes” Pros (cousins of Wallabies) -- greatly
influenced by watching too much Golf Channel TV, their
philosophy is “if I can’t play like a pro, I must act like one”,
taking ages to study the lie from more than four angles
and endless practice shots. A missed putt is rehearsed in
puzzlement as to “what went wrong?” whereas the rest of
the flight has already left the green!
8. The Spiderman -- look out for this Villegas clone, sprawled
on greens to study the line. Fortunately no one is supple
enough to emulate the real thing….. yet.
9. The “tuck-a-tucker” -- tucks at everything, from their collars to
their sleeves and pants as if they had somehow accidentally
wore their sons’ clothing. Fortunately, they have yet to tuck
at their opponent’s clothes yet!
10. The lizards -- they return from each round with sun-burnt
tongues because they can’t stop talking. Beware: some do
it to distract you as they feel you are playing too well that
day.
11. Duffy the Sandbaggers (sounds like sand-pipers) -- these
doctor their score cards so they can play on Putra course
and duff their way all over the course. Their interpretation of
“regulation on” is, on a Par 4, they should take 4 or more shots
to be on, anything less is considered showing off!
12 Secretarial birds – occupied on the mobile phone
when they are supposed to be taking their shot! It is probably
their bosses calling and, therefore, cannot afford not to
answer the call especially when they are supposed to be
working!
13. Buggying-without-caddies -- these comical characters are
seen scrambling from buggy to ball and back because they
took the wrong club. Also, they seldom repair diverts as
carrying the sand bag is too much of a hassle for them.
C. Not included amongst the “sloth” are golfers who “slow” down
the inflow of revenue into the club coffers -- these “roadrunners” take off after each game without patronising any of
our F&B facilities. Is it any wonder then that their average
spending per month seldom exceeds RM 200?
To round up this “sloth” category, we now look at:
D. the “orang lama.” It is wonderful to see golfers aged 70-plus
enjoying their game (currently 658 members are over 70 and
the number is growing!), with many still able to whack the
ball some distance. Unfortunately, due to less than perfect
eyesight some cannot see where their ball went! And when
birds of a feather flock together, more time is spent looking
for “lost” balls. An obvious solution would be to include, in
their flight, golfer(s) with 20/20 vision or play three balls
instead of four.
In the unlikely event that you know someone who
resembles any of these species, do pass them this article for
their own enjoyment -- hopefully awareness will decrease, if
not eradicate, such idiosyncrasies.
As a rule of thumb, a slow flight should allow the
flight behind to overtake them, particularly when they find
themselves more than one clear hole behind the flight in front.
As a gentle reminder, please note that the flight or flights you
are holding up can officially lodge a complaint against your
slow play. Most golfers need only a gentle reminder to amend
their ways and it is hoped that this article will contribute to
that process.
As for recalcitrant sloths, have you noticed that your
circle of golfing mates is declining?
To close, Respect the game, Respect others and most
importantly…. Respect yourself!
Happy golfing. - BEH TAHAN
Ducks at KGNS
Recently you can see white ducks swimming freely inside the pond at hole #9 and
#5 Putra Course. The ducks were donated by Acting Captain, Dr. Ronnie Yeo and
Mr. Kho Boon Lian. The species call ‘Itik Nila‘ in Bahasa Malaysia wanders freely,
swimming and flying at Putra Course especially inside the pond hole #9 and surrounding
areas. These ducks which include 2 males and 10 females inside pond hole #9 meanwhile
at pond A hole #5 is one male and one female.
The intention is to make our courses looked natural and more relaxing while playing. Do
not bother or feel distracted if you see these ducks wandering around our green or fairway and
just continue to enjoy your golfing because it will move away when you approach nearer.
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Love Thy Course
Hole Review
Kelana Course Tun’s Nine
Hole No. 15
Par-4
Blue 408 metres
White 380 metres
Red 339 metres
Index 2
This is a tight driving hole that goes slightly uphill. While it is a straightaway
par 4, be careful not to hook or slice your drive as thick trees and out of bounds are
on the right and a water grave sits on the left. A nice tee shot however, will give
you lots of room for your next shot(s) to a nicely contoured green that is guarded
by two front side bunkers to challenge your approach. Par is always a good score on
this hole.
Rules of Golf
Damaged Club
In a round of golf, the use of buggies has become increasingly
popular and, in some cases, indispensable. If improperly secured or
due to faulty belting, there is every probability of the golf bag, and
contents, falling off the buggy.
In a situation where the golfer has already started his/her
stipulated round and a club(s) is/are inadvertently damaged in the
fall, did you know that the rules do not permit replacement of the
damaged club(s) during the round?
In such circumstances, the affected club is not considered to
have become damaged in the normal course of play” (Rule 4-3b).
The term “in normal course of play” includes removing or replacing
a club in the bag, using a club to search for or retrieve a ball, leaning
on a club while waiting to play, in teeing a ball or removing a ball
from the hole.
Note:
If a player uses one of his clubs as a cane while climbing a hill and the shaft breaks, he is allowed to replace the club because a
club broken in such circumstances is to have become “damaged in the normal course of play” as its use as a cane is considered
a reasonable act. (Decision 4-3/7).
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Junior Golf
Hisyam’s
Done it
Again
There is no stoppong KGNS
junior golfer extraordinaire Hisyam
Abdul Majid! First, he triumphed at
the Selangor Amateur Nationals
Trials held on 26-27 January 2010,
for which congratulations are in
order! By virtue of the victory, he then
secured a much sought-after berth
in the Maybank Malaysian Open
2010, mixing it up with seasoned
world-ranked pros, both foreign and
domestic!
Undaunted by the field, he
turned in an impressive 69 on Day 2,
recovering gallantly from a lacklustre
77 on Thursday but, as fortune would
have it, the two-day total was just a
stroke off the cut! Still, the exposure
was exhilarating, an experience for
the teenager to treasure -- part of the
learning curve, as they say!
Hole-In-
ne Achievers
Maarof Omar
M/ship No: M1022
Date: 6 March 2010
Hole No: 13 Tunku
Nine
Club used: 8 Iron
Ball used: Maxfli
Noodles
Alyah Tan
M/ship No: A370-IB
Date: 26 February 2010
Hole No: 4 Agong
Nine
Club used: Wood 3
Ball used: Srixon
Chin Wai Fong
M/ship No: C447
Date: 7 February 2010
Hole No: 5 Sultan
Nine
Club used: Wood 5
Ball used: New Breed 1
Lee Sing
M/ship No: L405
Date: 6 March 2010
Hole No: 13 Tunku
Nine
Club used: 6 Iron
Ball used: Reygrande
Tourdream 3
Engku Kassim
M/ship No: K316
Date: 23 February 2010
Hole No: 13 Tun Nine
Club used: 7 Iron
Ball used: Bridgestone
Golf 2
Yeow Thit Sang
M/ship No: Y215
Date: 9 January 2010
Hole No: 17 Tun
Nine
Club used: Driver
Ball used: Srixon
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Club Updates
Introduction Night (1) 2010
The first in the series for
2010, Introduction Night (1),
held on 2nd February, admitted
33 new members into the
KGNS fold. The new intake
is made of 19 transferees, 3
upgraded from junior ranks
and 11 from the normal queue
list. Also in attendance for
the formalities was KGNS
President, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri
Megat Najmuddin Megat
Khas and members of the
Management Committee. In
welcoming the latest additions
to the KGNS membership
and their sponsors, Tan Sri
stressed on the 3D’s that are
requisite for all to observe,
i.e., discipline, dress code
and decorum for golfers and
non-golfers alike. For many,
he added, KGNS is not just
a premier family club but, to
all intents and purposes, a
home away from home and,
therefore, deserves to be so
treated.
Berita Subang takes this
opportunity to extend a warm
“Selamat Datang” to all our
new entries and wishes you
“Happy Clubbing!”
For their candid views on KGNS and a little insight into themselves, Berita Subang talked to a random
selection of the newly-enrolled who, as co-incidence would have it, are 2nd generation members!
Sanjay Anantharajah (S 745)
Son of Viji and K. Anantharajah, Sanjay is no stranger to KGNS and all it has to offer and joined because “I can
actually play golf, was handicap 18 but I have taken a 5-year break”. Currently pursuing a law degree, he “loves
playing golf, to meet people, anybody, and join them for a round” and sees himself , 10 years from now, actively
stalking the fairways and greens of Subang.
Razwan Rashidi (R 316)
Works at Bank Islam, and encouraged to join KGNS by father/member Rashidi Omar. “To start with, KGNS
is close to home, which is a good plus”, he says, ”and I intend taking golf lessons soon”. On his expectations of
KGNS, Razwan hopes to “get to know more people, to network, if possible, and play golf, and enjoy the other
facilities which just as good.”
Nazrina Zahlia Mohammed Noor (N454)
Daughter of former member, works for specialist contracting firm. Joined KGNS “for children’s activities, and
for my husband who is thinking of playing golf. I intend to start playing golf myself! ” Has patronised club in the past
as a youngster for swimming, tennis and meals. Particularly keen on gym, sauna and swimming and expectations
are that these amenities “be well kept ”
Dato’ James Lee Yoon Wah (L1014)
Managing Director U-Li Corporation. Member of other Klang Valley clubs but prefers KGNS where “my friends
are, the course is more challenging and members are friendly – better than other clubs!” Plays to handicap of
“around 20” and believes that KGNS has “excellent facilities for family, viz., swimming, ballroom dancing, tai chi
etc.” On expectations of KGNS, he reckons that excellent as it is, there is “nothing much to change in the next
10 years.”
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KGNS Line Dance
Party 2010
Line Dancing, which was temporarily stalled due to
renovations of the Dewan Presiden, is back on track! We
are pleased to announce that Organising Chairperson,
Ms. Alycia Long is planning a Line Dance Party
scheduled for:
Time : 7.30 p.m.
Date : Friday, 30 April 2010
Place: Dewan Presiden
Hurry & Book now!
(Only 100 pax available)
Members attended Introduction Night on
2nd February 2010
1.
A1187
ARIF FAHMY BIN SULAIMAN KHAN
2.
A1191
ASHOK RUDY RATNANESAN
3.
A1193
AHMAD RIZAL BIN AB. MANAN
4.
C781
CHEE HEE ONN
5.
H429
HAIRIL NIZAM BIN HAMZAH
6.
H432
HAZRI ROHILIO BIN HOOD
7.
J191
JAY THORAISINGAM
8.
L966
LEE SHENG YANG
9.
L1007
LIM JUI KIAN
10.
L1012
LEE THIAN YEW
11.
L1013
LIM SAN PEEN
12.
L1014
DATO’ JAMES LEE YOON WAH
13.
L1015
LEE SOON KHEAN
14.
M1139
MOHAMMED FEIRDHAUZ BIN KHAIRUDIN
15.
M1175
MANHARLAL BHICHAND GATHANI JAIN
16.
M1183
MOHD YUSOF BIN JOHOR ALI
17.
M1181
MUHAMMAD LUQMAN BIN HAJI KHALIL
18.
N454
NAZRINA ZAHLIA MOHAMMED NOOR
19.
O276
OON SUM CHUAN
20.
R316
RAZWAN IZMI RASHIDI
21.
R317
DATO’ M. RAMAKRISHNAN
22.
R319
RUBEN EMIR GNANALINGAM ABDULLAH
23.
S744
SYED DANIAL BIN SYED AHMAD
24.
S745
SANJAY A/L ANANTHARAJAH
25.
T769
THEVAN RAMESH THURAISINGAM
26.
S794
SELVAM PARAMASIVAM
27.
V061
VISHAL P. DOSHI
28.
W337
WIZAN BIN ABDUL GHANI
29.
W338
WONG CHEONG KEAT
30.
W340
GODFREY WONG YAU MENG
31.
W341
WONG WING KENG
32.
W342
WAN ISMAIL BIN WAN HASSAN
33.
Z230
DATO’ ZULKIFLI BIN IBRAHIM
The Party is open to everyone, members as well
as non-members (invitees), and all participants will be
charged a fee of RM 35.00 per pax. For further details,
please contact:
Alycia Long 012-3929133 or
Divyan Menon 017- 332 9920
Congratulations!
OCM Hall of Fame Inductee
On the occasion of the 17th
Olympic Council of Malaysia
(OCM) Annual Dinner 2009,
KGNS member, Y. Bhg. Datuk
Professor Emeritus Dr. A.E.
Delilkan (D012.) was one of five
athletes and officials inducted
into the prestigious OCM Hall of
Fame. An outstanding cricketer,
he served with distinction on the
national team from 1955 to 1972
and as the national captain from
1959 to 1972. Congratulations,
Y. Bhg., from all of us here at
KGNS and Berita Subang!
(Note : Y. Bhg. Datuk currently serves as a member of the
KGNS Disciplinary Sub-Committee)
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Social
Quarterly Karaoke Competition
A popular spot in KGNS is the Karaoke Room, patronised by both budding songbirds
and/or seasoned troupers out for an evening of music-making. Such was the scene on 6th
March 2010 when family members and supporters turned out to cheer on and encourage
enthusiastic soloists and duets at the KGNS Quarterly Karaoke Competition!
Adding to the gaiety, and providing sustenance to both competitors and fans
alike, were food and drinks, sponsored by our in-house caterers and served at
the patio under shelter of the new roof. The more daunting task, though, was the
judging process, picking winners from what is already a talented field! A special
“thank-you” to Encik Raja Harun Al’Rashid Shahar, Mr. S.K.Bhadra and Puan Siti
Salwah bt. Mohd Ali, for kindly consenting to serve on the panel of judges, and for
a job well done!
Our congratulations to the winners in their respective categories.
Solo
1st Khalid Abu Hassan
(Siti Payung)
nd
2 Zulkarnain
(Aku Jatuh CInta)
3rd Kamal Nordin
(Teratai)
Duets
1st Khalid Abu Hassan &
Eleena Rashidah Khalid
(Father and daughter team) (A Whole New World)
2nd Megat Azizi Nordin &
Aminah Rahim
(Jangan Pisahkan)
To all who participated and last, but not least, to Puan Rosmimee Abbas
(Chairperson, Recreation Sub-Committee), Encik Wan Aziz Hj. Ali (Organising
Chairman), Encik Mohd Nasir Mustafa and Puan Wan Roziah for all assistance
and support rendered .
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Chinese New Year Open House
Inadvertently postponed from 26th to 28th February 2010,
due to unforeseen circumstances, and originally catering to a smaller number,
it was an overwhelming turnout for the Chinese New Year Open House! The assembly of
250 members, with families and friends in tow, packed the Multi Purpose Hall for a lively
programme that included exhilarating performances of “Special Double Golden”
Lion Dance, Laughing Buddha and God of Prosperity.
A high point of the evening was the
traditional honouring of special guest
Acting Captain, Dr. Ronnie Yeo, with the
presentation of a fruit tray by the lion
dancers, to the accompaniment of music and
movement! Also a major hit of the evening’s
fare was “dim sum” which, like other items
on the menu, required replenishment so
that all may have their fill. Our thanks
to Dr. Ronnie Yeo, Mr. Peter Murray
(Ex-Chairman, Social Sub-Committee) and
Datin Valerie for gracing the occasion and, of
course, to all members, families and friends
for their attendance and participation.
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Club Diary
APRIL
2010
Thursday - 1
Friday - 2
Saturday - 3
Tun Dr. Ismail Trophy
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
Tun Dr. Ismail Trophy
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
Sunday - 4
Sunday - 11
Monday - 12
Tuesday - 13
Wednesday - 14
Thursday - 15
Thursday - 22
Friday - 23
Saturday - 24
Sunday - 25
Monday - 26
KGNS vs RSGC
(Men) - Home
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
RSGC vs KGNS
(Men) - Away
Strokeplay
RSGC
AM
Remarks
MAY
2010
Remarks
Tuesday - 11
Saturday - 1
Sunday - 2
Labour Day
Medal Partnership
Open
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
Wednesday - 12
Thursday - 13
Monday - 3
Friday - 14
Tuesday - 4
Saturday - 15
Ladies / Juniors
Club C’ships
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
Saturday - 22
Club C’ships
(2nd Day)
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
JUNE
2010
Sunday - 23
Monday - 24
Tuesday - 25
Wednesday - 26
Tuesday - 1
Wednesday - 2
Thursday - 3
Friday - 4
Saturday - 12
Sunday - 13
Monday - 14
Tuesday - 15
Wednesday- 23
Thursday - 24
Friday- 25
Saturday - 26
Club C’ships
(Final Day)
Prize Presentation
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
Remarks
Friday - 11
Tuesday- 22
Tun Razak Trophy
(Qualifying Round)
A B C Medal
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
KGNS vs Ayer
Keroh C.C (Home)
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
RSGC vs KGNS
Ladies (Away)
RSGC
AM
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Tuesday - 6
Wednesday - 7
Thursday - 8
Friday- 9
Saturday- 9
Saturday - 17
Sunday - 18
Monday - 19
Tuesday - 20
Wednesday - 21
Tuesday - 27
Wednesday - 28
Thursday - 29
Friday - 30
Wednesday - 5
Thursday - 6
Friday - 7
Saturday - 8
Senior Golfers
Club C’ship
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
Senior Golfers
Club C’ship
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
Sunday - 9
Monday - 10
Sunday - 16
Monday - 17
Tuesday - 18
Wednesday - 19
Thursday - 20
Friday - 21
Monday - 5
Friday - 16
Ladies Classic
Trophy
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
Piala Tun
Ghaffar Baba
Strokeplay
Putra Course - AM
KGNS FAMILY
DAY
Senior Golfers
Monthly Medal
Stableford
Putra Course
AM
Ladies / Juniors
Club C’ships
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
Thursday - 27
A B C Ladies,
Junior Monthly
Medal
Stableford
Kelana Course
AM
Club C’ships
(1st Day)
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
Friday - 28
Wesak
Day
Saturday - 29
Sunday - 30
Captain’s Prize
Strokeplay
Putra Course
AM
Ladies Golf
Captain’s Prize
Strokeplay
Putra Course - AM
KGNS Karaoke
Competition
Monday - 31
Saturday - 5
Sunday - 6
Monday - 7
Tuesday - 8
Wednesday - 9
3rd KGNS Ladies
Amateur Open
Golf C’ships
(Day 2)
Strokeplay
Putra Course - AM
3rd KGNS Ladies
Amateur Open
Golf C’ships
(Day 3)
Strokeplay
Putra Course - AM
Wednesday - 16
Thursday - 17
Friday - 18
Saturday - 19
Sunday - 20
Monday - 21
Seri Paduka Baginda
Yang di Pertuan
Agong’s Birthday
Sunday - 27
Senior Golfers
Monthly Medal
Stableford
Putra Course
PM
Monday - 28
3rd KGNS Ladies
Amateur Open
Golf C’ships
(Practice Round)
Putra Course - AM
Tuesday - 29
3rd KGNS Ladies
Amateur Open
Golf C’ships
(Day 1)
Strokeplay
Putra Course - AM
Tan Sri Chong
Hon Nyan Trophy
Strokeplay
Putra Course
PM
Thursday - 10
KGNS AGM
Wednesday - 30
Inter-Club
Committee Golf
Championship
Stableford
Putra Course
AM
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