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World Golf Awards

Symbol Of Prestige

(L-R) Host Steve Rider, Gamuda Executive Director Dato Goon Heng Wah and Gamuda Land Clubs Senior Group General Manager Tang Meng Loon

(L-R) World Golf Awards Managing Director Chris Frost, Gamuda Land Clubs Ready for a round of fun golf
Senior Group General Manager Tang Meng Loon and Gamuda Executive Director
Dato Goon Heng Wah

KPGCC added another prestigious accolade celebrate and reward excellence in the golf Conrad Algarve. With golf hospitality
to its growing award collection when we course and golf tourism industry. The enjoying a huge surge in popularity in Asia,
won the Malaysia’s Best Golf Course award worldwide voting process ran from June to it is organisations such as this that are
during the 2016 World Golf Awards gala at October 2016, with votes cast by golf industry providing the benchmark to which others
the Conrad Algarve hotel in Portugal on and travel professionals as well as the public. aspire. We hope the success of KPGCC this
November 12. evening will play its role in driving up
World Golf Awards Managing Director standards in the market across the region
 This is the second time that KPGCC has Chris Frost said: “It is a huge pleasure for and I look forward to welcoming them back
topped the Malaysian category in the annual World Golf Awards to recognise KPGCC as next year.”
awards, which was created in 2014 to Malaysia’s Best Golf Course 2016 here at

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asian golf awards

Here's To Sheer Excellence!

KPGCC is no stranger to awards and (L to R) KPGCC Asst General Manager Sheren Yong, Asia Pacific Golf Group President Angela Raymond
recognitions and 2016 proved just as and Gamuda Land Clubs Senior Group General Manager Tang Meng Loon
thrilling for us and our sister club
Horizon Hills (HHGCC). Kota Permai Golf & Country Club
1st Runner-Up, BEST COURSE IN MALAYSIA
Both clubs were among the big winners in Kong Ai Lin (Kota Permai & Horizon Hills)
the 2016 Asian Golf Awards held during the Winner, BEST MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Asia Pacific Golf Summit at the Hyatt Regency Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club
Hotel in Hua Hin, Thailand, last October. 2nd Runner-Up, BEST COURSE IN MALAYSIA
Mohd Yusri (Horizon Hills)
KPGCC was runner-up and HHGCC 2nd Runner-Up, BEST GOLF MANAGER OF THE YEAR
placed third in the Best Course in Malaysia
category, while KPGCC was also recognised
as one of the Top 10 Best Maintained
Courses in Asia.

Kong Ai Lin won the Best MarCom
Manager of the Year award for the second
year running, while HHGCC’s Mohd Yusri
was second runner-up in the Best Golf
Manager of the Year category.

Gamuda Land Clubs Senior Group
General Manager Tang Meng Loon said, “It is
an incredible honour to be recognised by
the influential Asian Golf Awards. We will
continue to raise the bar to the highest
standard for world-class golfing facilities.”

Asia Pacific Golf Group founder and CEO
Mike Sebastian noted, “Kota Permai and
Horizon Hills are classic examples of
Malaysian clubs that never rest on their
laurels. Their pursuit of excellence is an
on-going effort and it is this drive and
commitment that keeps both clubs at the
leading edge. They serve as excellent role
models for other clubs in Malaysia to
emulate.”

HHGCC wins 2nd Runner-Up, Best Course in Malaysia Mike Sebastian with Kong Ai Lin, Best MarCom Manager of the Year

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golf magazine awards / Expatriate Lifestyle’s The Best Of Malaysia Awards

KPGCC Continues To Shine

KPGCC takes centre-stage again as the Great honour for KPGCC!
Winner of Best Course in Malaysia during
the Golf Magazine Awards 2016. LIST OF AWARDS WON BY KPGCC IN 2016
Winner – Malaysia's Best Golf Course, World Golf Awards
The Golf Magazine Top 10 Courses in Winner – Golf Course of the Year – Exhilarating Experience, HAPA (Hospitality Asia
Malaysia Awards expert panel consists of
experienced golf writers, rules officials, Platinum Awards) Regional Series 2016-2018
golf industry leaders, turf experts and Winner – Best Course in Malaysia, Golf Magazine Awards
professional golfers to ensure transparency 2nd – Best Course in Malaysia, Asian Golf Awards
in its selection process. Readers could also Top 10 Best Maintained Course in Asia Pacific, Asian Golf Awards
vote for their top 10 choice of golf courses Top 3 Best Maintained, Best Greens, Best Corporate Tournament Value, Best Halfway
in the country via the Golf Magazine Huts, ParGolf People’s Choice Awards
website and print versions. Top 10 Best Golf Course in Malaysia, US Golf Digest

This year the readers’ poll ran over a
period of 10 months between January and
October 2016, and provided a selection
criteria to ensure that the readers picked
the courses worthy of being in the top 10
ranking. The selection criteria were based
on the renowned US Golf Magazine’s
criteria for the Top 100 Courses in the US
and the World.

“It is a tremendous honour for KPGCC to
win the award and I would like thank the
strong teamwork and dedication of our
highly committed staff, members’
cooperation and the continuous support of
the media and golfers alike,” expressed
Gamuda Land Clubs Senior Group General
Manager Tang Meng Loon. “This award
further exemplifies our commitment to
excellence.”

Celebrating Distinction KPGCC continues to reel in the awards year on year,
recently being presented with the Excellence Award
Senior Group GM Tang with KPGCC management team for Best Golf Experience by the Expatriate Lifestyle’s
The Best Of Malaysia Awards.

The Best of Malaysia Awards is the biggest
independent travel and hospitality awards in the
country that is entirely reader-voted by the affluent
and well-travelled expatriate community. Over the
course of three months, thousands of nominations and
votes were made and the results were revealed on
October 28 at The Glasshouse, Kuala Lumpur.

To date KPGCC has won numerous awards
for excellence, among them being Best Course,
Best Course Maintenance and Best Greens.
Such recognitions by industry leaders and the golfing
media underline the fact that our club is highly
recognised and respected, and lies among the best of
the best in the country and the region.

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message from the liaison committee chairman – incoming & outgoing

Message Hello everyone! First of all, I would like to express the quality of the facilities and general experience
from the my gratitude to all those who were present during at the club for the benefit of all members as we
liaison the recent Annual General Meeting and to those strive to maintain our coveted status as a premier
committee who had voted me as the Liaison Committee golf club in the region – as evidenced by the
Chairman Chairman for year 2017. impressive number of awards and accolades that
(incoming) KPGCC has been bagging over the years. Kudos for a
I am deeply honoured to have been given this job well done!
wonderful opportunity, and I am indeed proud  
to undertake the responsibilities of a Liaison Meanwhile to all members, just a gentle
Committee Chairman for the very first time. reminder that the golf wing renovations will
So once again, thank you all for believing in me commence in March. Kindly take note of the
and for casting your votes. temporary changing rooms, built near the 18th
green, to accommodate all golfers.
I assure you that I will work closely and
diligently with the management to represent each Have a wonderful and prosperous Chinese New
and every member in relaying their feedback and Year. May the Fire Rooster bless us all with a
suggestions to the management. tremendously fruitful year!

As the middle party between club members and TUNG BENG LEE
the management, the Liaison Committee will work
tirelessly with the management to further improve

Message First and foremost, I would like to wish one and all To every single junior who had participated in the
from the a very Happy New Year! Hope you all had a mighty tournaments, I would like to say ‘thank you’ for
liaison fun time celebrating the arrival of the brand new your enthusiasm and fighting spirit. The juniors
committee year – be it locally or abroad, in the company of who excelled so remarkably in their sport of
Chairman family or good friends. It is indeed very exciting to choice were honoured for their achievements at
(outgoing) see what 2017 has in store for all of us and our the Junior Sports Awards on December 17. Kudos
beloved club. kids – you have done us proud! Stay determined
and keep working hard.
Following the Annual General Meeting, a new
Liaison Committee has been formed for 2017. As you all know, KPGCC continued raking in
On behalf of the entire 2016 Liaison Committee, prestigious awards in 2016 – local as well as
I would like to thank every member from the international awards and accolades – a true
bottom of my heart who has so graciously and testament to the club’s high-quality golf course,
wholeheartedly lent their support to us. It has remarkable standards of service and operational
been a pleasure indeed. I hope all of you will excellence. We should all be extremely proud of
welcome the new Liaison Committee members the club’s achievements. Let us all continue to
with arms wide open and kindly extend your help maintain KPGCC as one of the best clubs in
support to them as they work together with the the region.
club for the betterment and benefit of all
members. With Chinese New Year just around the corner,
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you
Moving on. The past year saw a range of sports all Gong Xi Fa Chai! May we all be blessed with
tournaments being held here at the club as well as happiness, good health and prosperity during this
away with KPGCC being represented by our Year of the Fire Rooster!
highly-talented juniors, whose passion and
determination is truly commendable and inspiring. albert loh

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2017 LIAISON COMMITTEE 2017

Welcome On Board,
2017 Liaison Committee

(L-R) Richard Lim Yeow Leng, Ooi Hock Lai, Tung Beng Lee, Ali Bakri Borhah, Edward Kam Kar Kit

Chairman           Tung Beng Lee             T 012-3436043 E [email protected]
Vice Chairman E [email protected]
Secretary           Ali Bakri Borhah     T 019-3883236 E [email protected]
Golf                      E [email protected]
Social                   Ooi Hock Lai          T 019-2632001 E [email protected]

Richard Lim Yeow Leng    T 012-3239877 

Edward Kam Kar Kit          T 012-2833914 

KPGCC would like to congratulate and welcome the 2017 2016 Liaison Committee
Liaison Committee members, who were elected during the Chairman Albert Loh giving his
Annual General Meeting, held on Saturday, January 7. outgoing speech

The management sincerely thanks the outgoing Liaison
Committee members for the services rendered throughout
their tenure. We look forward to working with the newly
elected members. Once again, welcome on board!

Members raise key points

Asst GM Sheren Yong (R) addressing member queries Signing in

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message from the golf committee chairman / gamuda golf tournament

Message First of all, I would like to wish everyone a very a single score card. In view of this, the
from the Happy New Year! Hope all of you had a handicap committee has decided to suspend
golf committee spectacular time ushering in 2017 in the these golfers’ NHS handicap in contravention of
Chairman company of loved ones. the USGA Handicap System By-Law 8.4. This
means that the golfers in question now do not
As you all know, KPGCC has been steadily have a valid handicap and thus cannot
reeling in the awards as well as accolades, and participate in competitions anywhere. Kindly
2016 was no exception. Being awarded the refer to the notices at the club regarding non-
‘Best Golf Course in Malaysia’ award is a result submission of score cards and penalty scores.
of top-notch leadership, superb implementation
and hard work. On behalf of the golf committee, Another issue I would like to highlight again
I would like to congratulate the management is smoking on the course, as we have spotted a
and all staff for a job well done! Your number of cigarette butts. Though most golfers
commitment to excellence and passion are have extended and continue to give us their full
absolutely unmatched, without which we would support, it is clear that not everyone is taking
not be able to maintain our status as a leading the ‘No Smoking On The Course’ directive
golf club. seriously. If we are to maintain the quality of
our course, it is crucial that each and every
Moving on, once again I would like to golfer consciously respects and adheres to this
remind members about the submission of their rule. We seek your kind cooperation in this
score cards. In spite of several reminders, we matter.
still have members who do not and have not
done so in years. In fact we have on record Happy Golfing, everyone!
members who have regularly played 9 holes
over the last few years and have not submitted ng say hoe

In Celebration Of Extraordinary Success

Game for an awesome round!

Having turned 40 recently, Gamuda Berhad celebrated the inspiring Gamuda Berhad Executive Director Saw Wah Theng (L)
milestone by putting together a golf tournament for all staff and patrons on presenting the trophy to Staff champion Imran Gulcharan
October 8.

All in all, a total of 124 eager participants teed off on the pristine
fairways of KPGCC, enjoying a fun round whilst relishing great camaraderie
with each other.

The Staff category saw Imran Gulcharan topping the leaderboard with a
score of 38 points, one ahead of Eddie Lai in second place, followed by
Muhammad Aqil in third with 36 points on countback.

Meanwhile over in the Guests category, Nik Masidee emerged the
champ with a score of 39 points. Trailing behind in second and third place
respectively with a score of 38 points (on countback) were Frankie Choo
and Gilbert Low.

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permai classic

Top-Notch Classic

Permai Classic champion Cecelia Tang (L) with A Medal winner Wang Chau Lung (L) B Medal winner Daniel M Johnny (L) with
Senior Group GM Tang Ladies Captain Deborah Wong

C Medal winner Lau Jin Seng (R) with Ready for a good time!
the Golf Committee's Gilbert Low
PERMAI CLASSIC CHAMPION C Medal
The resplendent KPGCC course saw eager Name
golfers coming together on the morning of Cecelia Tang Poh Choo Hcp Score Category Name Hcp Score
December 4 for the Permai Classic. 26 66 19 71
Winner Law Jin Seng 21 72
The event, played based on the Stroke 24 74
Play format, got off to a great start with 1st Runner-Up Tung Beng Lee
participants putting forth their best Hcp Score
performance, accompanied by excellent A Medal 2nd Runner-Up Chew Siew Kim 0 77
sunny conditions. 14 83
Category Name Hcp Score 20 90
Following riveting on-course action, it 11 70
was Cecelia Tang Poh Choo who was Winner Wang Chau Lung 12 70 Best Gross Hcp Score
ultimately crowned the Permai Classic 7 71 ocb 16 74
champion with a score of 66. 1st Runner-Up Ngo Hea Chee Category Name 18 75
14 76
The A Medal was won by Wang Chau Lung 2nd Runner-Up Lam Fai Meng A Medal Jimmy Chia
with a score of 70 (on countback). Daniel M
Johnny and Law Jin Seng emerged winners B Medal Chok Ng Seong
of the B and C Medals with a score of 70 and
71 respectively, while the Ladies category B Medal C Medal Ahmad Fauzan
was won by Deborah Wong with a score of 74.
Category Name Hcp Score
14 70
Winner Daniel M Johnny 14 70 Ladies
14 72 ocb
1st Runner-Up Jonathan Kok Category Name

2nd Runner-Up Thum Kam Yew Winner Deborah Wong

1st Runner-Up Ellyza Lee

2nd Runner-Up Lee Kee Hoon

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deepavali november monthly medal / october monthly medal

Fab Fairway Fun

The resplendent KPGCC course saw enthusiastic golfers coming
together in the morning of November 13 for the Deepavali
November Monthly Medal.

Complemented by excellent sunny conditions, the event was
played based on Stableford format and saw Au Zhen Nick capturing
the A Medal with a score of 42. Farhan Fikri and Palsamy Mayalagu
emerged winners of the B and C Medals with scores of 44 and 39
respectively, while the Ladies category was won by Fong Poh Choo
with a score of 35.

The title of overall gross winner went to Foo Hwa Peng,
who amassed a score of 72.

Asst GM Sheren Yong (L) with A Medal winner Au Zhen Nick Great day out!

Delightful Outing

Pumped up golfers converged at the verdant KPGCC course for the October

Monthly Medal on the cool morning of October 9.

Accompanied by wonderful sunny conditions, the stroke play event saw

Yap Wai Mun capturing

the A Medal with a score

of 66. Farhan Fikri and

Thum Kam Yew emerged

winners of the B and C

Medals with scores of

66 on countback and 60

respectively.

The Ladies category,

meanwhile, saw

Deborah Wong claiming

top spot with a score of

72.

The title of overall

gross winner went to

Jimmy Chia, who

amassed a score of 69.

Senior Group GM Tang (L) with Gross winner Jimmy Chia Ready for fun in the sun

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golf wing renovations

Golf Wing Gets Major Face Lift

In order to maintain KPGCC’s status as a to commence this March. Works scheduled comprise the following:
top-of-mind golf and country club in the The renovation works will also include a) New walk-in golf registration office that
region, the club will undergo major
renovation works that have been scheduled the extension of the golf building’s built-up is more efficient, complemented by
area by approximately 675m2. pleasing aesthetics
b) Refurbishment of two golfers waiting
Ground floor lounges
c) Larger male changing room using
integrated access system entry,
consisting of:
• towel counter
• 43 showers rooms (existing 16)
• 292 lockers (existing 257)
• 15 toilets (existing 8)
• 10 urinal bowls (existing 7)
• new waiting lounge inside the

changing room
• a prayer room
• a linen store
d) Larger female changing room using

integrated access system entry,
consisting of:
• towel counter
• 12 showers (existing 8)
• 108 lockers (existing 82)
• 4 toilets
• 2 dry changing cubicles
• a prayer room
• a linen store
e) 3 new VIP rooms adjacent to each other
f) 2 new stores for storage of tournament
goodies and prizes
g) A new covered space on the lower
ground floor for starter registration
station, shoe washing area and golfers
waiting area
h) Re-pavement and re-wiring of the buggy
charging station
i) New electrical, water tank, pumps,
piping and plumbing systems
j) Renovation of the male and female
toilets near the Golfers’ Terrace

Temporary amenities will be set up in mid-
January, well ahead of the renovation
period. The temporary amenities are the
male changing room, female changing room
(at Golfers’ Terrace area), golf office and bag
drop area (at main lobby), relocation of
proshop's entrance door (adjacent to the
lobby) and buggy charging station (in the
backyard).

Lower ground floor

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junior sports awards

Hailing Young Talent

Asst GM Sheren Yong (L) with Most Consistent Performance (Swimming) winner Swimmer of the Year Nicholas Kong Fei (L) and
Au Zhen Nick (golf junior winner) Chia Vern Kye (L) and Social Committee member Social Committee member Chin Hong Seng
George Pua

TAEKWONDO

Ching Wei Liang CHITF Malaysia Taekwondo Open

Championship 2016 (Category: Pattern – Age 7-9)

Arif Mirza Kamarul Baharim Putrajaya Taekwondo

Challenge 2016 (Category: Sparring – Age 7 & Below)

Chin Zhi Hou MGTF Open Taekwondo Championship 2016

(Category: Sparring Age 7-9)

GOLF
Au Zhen Nick Champion Of Champions 2016 – Saujana GCC

SWIMMING
Jayna Goh Yi Qi Prospecting Swimmer of the Year (Girls)
Chong Zheng Yew Prospecting Swimmer of the Year (Boys)
Chia Vern Kye Most Consistent Performance
Cherilynn Pua Jia En Most Breakthrough (Girls)
Yap Rong Yi Most Breakthrough (Boys)
Eunice Pua Jia Hui Best Swimmer (Girls)
Henry Goh Li Hen Best Swimmer (Boys)
Nicholas Kong Fei Swimmer of the Year

(L-R) Asst GM Sheren Yong, Best Performance (Taekwondo) winners TENNIS
Ching Wei Liang and Chin Zhi Hou and Taekwondo Coach Steven Tan Jie Yie Most Promising Junior Tennis Player (Girls)
Tan Qin Tsen Most Promising Junior Tennis Player (Boys)
Held on December 17, the Junior Sports Awards night was a fun and exciting Low En Yee Most Improved Tennis Player Under 8 (Girls)
occasion for all our highly-gifted bunch of juniors who excelled in the sport Quek Seng Yen Most Improved Tennis Player Under 10 (Boys)
of their passion during the various types of sports events that had taken Isabelle Ling Outstanding Achievement Mini Tennis
place throughout 2016. Under 8 (Girls)
Quek Seng Tean Outstanding Achievement Mini Tennis
It was indeed the perfect opportunity to recognise these kids for their Under 8 (Boys)
remarkable achievements, developments and unmatched dedication Darren Leong Most Consistent Performance
towards consistently becoming better each time they compete – be it Ian Cairns Hastie Highest Achievement Junior Tennis
against their peers at the club or while representing the club in regional Scott David Hastie Best Junior Tennis Player
and national tournaments.

Congratulations to all, and keep making us proud!

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asum/nsc/milo jr splash / s'gor arena short course sprint invitational

Well Done, Super Swimmers!

KPGCC junior swimmers keep getting Coach Aji with the young medalists
better and better, showcasing their
aquatic prowess so brilliantly each time team’s overall ranking. “It’s amazing, and I’m proud to say that
they compete. This time around our Coach Zalah and Coach Aji were absolutely the top junior swimmers in the country are
juniors displayed their skills during the from our club,” said Head of Sports and
2nd ASUM/NSC/MILO Junior Splash 2016, delighted by this strong performance, Recreation Ismail Ibrahim. “Congratulations,
held at Pusat Akuatik Hang Jebat in and congratulated all swimmers for their and well done to the coaches!”
Melaka from September 11 to 12, which amazing effort.
brought together talents from all over the
country.

Although KPGCC was represented by
only 7 swimmers, our team finished
strongly, ranking 6th over 27 teams in the
overall standing.

The magnificent outing by
Eunice Pua Jia Hui (age 7) who bagged 5
gold medals in all 5 events as well as
Jayden Goh Li Jie (age 7) who finished
with 3 golds, 1 silver and 1 bronze, made
them the Overall Champions in their
respective ‘8 and Under’ categories. It was
an impressive showcase of determination
as they both had to compete against
rivals who were much taller or bigger in
size. Henry Goh Li Hen (age 9) also
successfully snatched 4 bronze medals.

Yap Inn Xuan (age 5), Yap Inn She
(age 10), Koay Jia Qi (age 12) and
Cherilynn Pua Jia En (age 12) also
contributed valuable points towards our

Proud Showcase
Of Grit

The 5th Selangor Arena Short Course Sprint
Invitational Swimming Championship 2016 was held
at Pusat Akuatik Darul Ehsan on August 26 to 28.
Organised by Persatuan Renang Amatur Selangor
(PRAS), this event is one of the most popular
swimming meets eagerly looked forward to by junior
swimmers, especially new comers as they race
against their competition in a 25-metre pool.

Team KPGCC managed to snatch 3 gold, 12 silver
and 13 bronze medals, with Cherilynn Pua Jia En
(Girls 11-12) and Chong Zheng Yew (Boys 10 &
Under) both emerging 1st Runner-Up in their
respective categories.

“It is great to see so many swimmers especially
those first-timers putting forth their best effort and
overcoming barriers,” said Head Coach Zalah. “And
congratulations to all the swimmers for breaking their
personal best times!”

Winners Cherilynn Pua Jia En and Chong Zheng Yew

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sport excel/milo/nsc/asum jr swimming / tennis

Display Of Power And Determination

The Sport Excel/Milo/NSC/ASUM Junior Well done, Team KPGCC!
Swimming Grand Final 2016, held at
Kompleks Renang Kuala Lumpur on
August 13 to 14, featured the country’s top
24 junior swimmers who have accumulated
the most points in their respective age group
events amassed over two prior legs.

9 KPGCC swimmers qualified, namely
Eunice Pua Jia Hui (age 7), Jayden Goh Li Jie
(age 7), Henry Goh Li Hen (age 9),
Chong Zheng Yew (age 9), Yap Inn She (age
10), Koay Jia Qi (age 12), Cherilynn Pua Jia En
(age 12), Low Kai Shen (age 12) and
Beatrice Liew (age 13).

The Goh siblings produced the best
outing with Henry finishing top 7 in the 50m
Backstroke event and top 8 in the 50m
Butterfly event, while Jayden finished top 7
in the 100m Butterfly event.

With others also breaking their own
personal best times, it was all in all an excellent
outing indeed, so congratulations to all!

A Smashing 2016 For Tennis

Year 2016 has been a very productive and eventful year for the Every single participant thoroughly enjoyed themselves on
KPGCC tennis community. All in all, we have had 70 active players – the courts regardless of the events’ outcomes, meeting and
approximately 45 men/boys and 25 ladies/girls and 40 students – making new friends and challenging each other with their on-court
under the tutelage of Coach Michael, utilising all 3 tennis courts at prowess.
KPGCC.
Our juniors also made us proud by making their mark through
A series of friendly matches that were organised by the club to their outstanding performances in several national and state
promote tennis also helped to hone players’ skills and instil a competitions, namely Milo Junior Open Tennis Championship,
fighting spirit in each of them. Genting-Selangor International Junior Open Championship, Milo
Monthly Medal and Monthly Medal Masters, all organised by the
The 2016 tennis calendar kicked off with the Tennis Get Selangor Tennis Association (STA).
Together on February 17, followed by the Tennis Friendly (men only)
with Jade Hills Resort (April 16), Tennis Friendly with Sunway Resorts Congratulations to all winners! May 2017 bring much success to
(April 23), Tennis Friendly (juniors only) with Botanic Resort Club our fledgling tennis stars and good health and vitality to our senior
(June 19) and Tennis Friendly with Sri Damansara Club (July 17). members.

NAME MEDAL WON/CATEGORY

Scott Hastie Boys 16 & Under

Vekaash Gobu Boys 16 & Under

Darren Leong Boys 14 & Under

Ian Hastie Boys 14 & Under

Quek Seng Yen Boys 10 & Under

Quek Seng Tean Boys Mini Tennis 8 & Under

Isabel Ling May Ern Girls Mini Tennis 8 & Under

Low En Yee Girls Mini Tennis 8 & Under

Tan Jie Yie Girls Mini Tennis 8 & Under

One for the album! KPGCC vs Sunway Club

oasis permai 16 jan-mar 2017

message from the social committee chairman / New Affiliation – Yas Links Abu Dhabi GC

Message As we leave 2016 behind with a brand new 2017 standard of the facilities currently offered at the
from the promising unlimited possibilities, let me start by clubhouse. We certainly hope that all these
social wishing all KPGCC members a very Happy New expansion and improvement works will be
committee Year! implemented smoothly and we look forward to
Chairman its successful completion.
The last few months of 2016 have been very
eventful with KPGCC being presented with The past year also saw a tremendous
numerous accolades and awards and being improvement with regard to the interaction
recognised as one of the most prestigious clubs and relationship among the various club
in the country. I would like to congratulate all the committees and the management. This is highly
directors, management, staff and fellow commendable and I honestly believe the
members for all the outstanding contribution productive relationship and cooperation among
that had undoubtedly made these amazing us all contribute greatly to the success of KPGCC.
achievements possible.
As we welcome all the new committee
Much had been done in terms of upgrades members for the year 2017, I sincerely hope that
since KPGCC opened in 1998. To help maintain we will all continue to work together to ensure
the club as a premier club, some major further success of KPGCC, which will only benefit
upgrading works have been announced and will all members.
be carried out in the upcoming months. No doubt
these improvements will further elevate the Lim Ming Lee

united arab emirates yas links abu dhabi golf club

Yas Links Abu Dhabi Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course, designed by world-renowned course architect Kyle Phillips and located
just 10 minutes from the Abu Dhabi International airport. Apart from being named as one of The World’s Top City Golf Clubs by
CNN Travel, Yas Links was also voted as one of the Top 10 New International Golf Courses by Golf Magazine and ranked as one of
The World’s Top 25 Courses by Golf Digest.

A Yas Island, United Arab Emirates, PO Box 128008 Terms & Conditions
T +97 128107710 – Based on member’s guest green fee rate on Weekdays and
W www.yaslinks.com
Weekends (Fridays and Saturdays)
– Fourteen (14) times per calendar year
– Maximum three (3) paying guests

oasis permai 17 jan-mar 2017

deepavali charity visit

Lighting Hearts

A fun and memorable outing gets a thumbs-up from everyone

Senior Group GM Tang, KPGCC Asst GM Sheren Yong, HHGCC Liaison Senior Group GM Tang with October babies
Member Azmi and HHGCC Club Manager Ong Seng Kiat handing
angpows to the children

Along with millions of Hindus, Sikhs abandoned by their families, were Kids being entertained by the magician
and Jains across the world, Gamuda treated to some yummy food and
Land clubs celebrated Deepavali in the goodies by Gamuda Land Clubs Senior
significant tradition of spreading joy Group General Manager Tang Meng Loon
and love amongst the less fortunate. along with the management team
and HHGCC liaison committee
On October 24, the management members. They also handed over
and staff of KPGCC and Horizon Hills contributions in cash and in kind to
(HHGCC) joined their colleagues from the shelter.
Gamuda Land social clubs Jade Hills
Resort Club and Botanic Resort Club to It was truly a fun-filled and
visit the Calvary Home in Johor Bahru, memorable day both for the children
Johor, which is home to a total of 36 as well as Gamuda Land clubs
underprivileged children. representatives. Sharing is caring, and
thus we look forward to more charity
The kids, ranging from infants to visits such as this in 2017.
school-going children who have been

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tee talk

oasis permai 19 jan-mar 2017

know the rules / tee talk

knowThewith
rules deborah wong

New Local Rule:
Ball Accidentally Moved
On Putting Green

The R&A and the USGA has recently is accidentally moved by the player, his A ball-marker moved in such circumstances is
announced the introduction of a new Local partner, his opponent, or any of their caddies replaced.
Rule to the Rules of Golf that eliminates the or equipment.
penalty when a ball is accidentally moved The above is part of the R&A and USGA’s
on the putting green. The moved ball or ball-marker must be Rules Modernisation initiative upon coming
replaced as provided in Rules 18-2, 18-3 and to an agreement that it needed to be
This new Local Rule will be adopted 201. changed now, through a Local Rule, rather
by the R&A and the USGA in all their than wait for the next overall set of revision
championships, qualifying competitions This Local Rule applies only when the player’s to the Rules of Golf after completing their
and international matches. ball or ball-marker lies on the putting green fundamental review of all of the Rules.
and any movement is accidental.
In Malaysia, MGA has also recommended The governing bodies are looking for
all golf clubs and event organisers to adopt Note: If it is determined that a player’s ball ways to improve the Rules by making them
this new Local Rule effective January 2017. on the putting green was moved as a result of easier to understand and apply.
wind, water or some other natural cause such
Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1 are modified as the effects of gravity, the ball must be So golfers, kindly note that KPGCC has
as follows: played as it lies from its new location. also implemented the new Local Rules with
When a player’s ball lies on the putting green, effect from January 2017 – as posted on the
there is no penalty if the ball or ball-marker club notice board.

How To Trigger A Golf Swing

A golf swing trigger is a motion you want to create in the swing. So, let your body be like that bucket of water. Feel your body
In fact, as they prepare to hit the ball, you will notice that good move towards the target and then smoothly move your arms and
ball-strikers are always in motion. Their feet, hands and eyes are clubhead back in a relaxed and tension-free movement. Practice
moving and rehearsing the feel of the swing in their minds. This this on the range as a normal part of
keeps the body and mind relaxed. your pre-shot routine. It will help you
build a smoother swing tempo.
Imagine a full pail of water – in order to swing it back
smoothly and not spill the water, you must first swing it forward Wong Hon Mun
a couple of inches and then when you swing it back it moves Teaching Professional
more smoothly. If you tried to swing it straight back, you are bound
to do it in a ‘jerky’ movement and more than likely the water will
spill.

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oasis permai 21 jan-mar 2017

F&B – poolside café

This New Year, the Poolside Café brings you some mouth-watering
favourites that will surely have you coming back for more,
so make sure you swing by!
january

Wanton Noodle Fried Rice
Member RM16.00 • Visitor RM20.00 Member RM17.00 • Visitor RM22.00

february

Fried Mee Suah Spicy Thai Curry Pumpkin Noodle Soup
Member RM16.00 • Visitor RM20.00 Member RM17.00 • Visitor RM22.00

March

Thai Style Pineapple Fried Rice Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls With Peanut Spicy Sauce
Member RM20.00 • Visitor RM25.00 Member RM17.00 • Visitor RM22.00

Prices quoted are subject to 6% Goods & Services Tax and 10% Service Charge

oasis permai 22 jan-mar 2017

f&B – golfers' terrace

Looking to relax and re-fuel with some scrumptious, tummy-filling
fare? Look no further – drop by the Golfers’ Terrace and check out
these exciting dishes!
january

Yakitori Chicken Sticks With Steamed Rice Mee Rebus Johor
Member RM22.00 • Visitor RM28.00 Member RM16.00 • Visitor RM20.00

february

Seafood Aglio Olio Teochew Porridge With Steamed Fish
Member RM22.00 • Visitor RM28.00 Member RM17.00 • Visitor RM22.00

March

Thai Black Rice Salad With Wild Salmon Ultimate Sang Har Noodle
Member RM30.00 • Visitor RM38.00 Member RM32.00 • Visitor RM40.00

Prices quoted are subject to 6% Goods & Services Tax and 10% Service Charge

oasis permai 23 jan-mar 2017

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