Oasis April-June 2020

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MESSAGE FROM THE CLUB CAPTAIN / CLUB INFO

Message From The

Club Captain

Hello fellow KPGCCians! I trust you are all well As you all know, KPGCC made headlines as
and safe despite these being such troubled times. the host venue for the prestigious Bandar
Malaysia Open on March 5-8. We can truly be
Nevertheless, there is always a silver lining to proud that our club was part of this historic event,
any cloud no matter how dark, and I am certain which marked the return of the Malaysian Open
we will pull through this Covid-19 crisis. At the after a four-year absence. The TV coverage
least, it should make us appreciate the little showcased our stunning golf course
things in life that we used to take for granted. I internationally and it was truly great mileage and
hope everyone will show strong willpower and exposure for KPGCC. Congratulations to the
fortitude to face the challenges together, for the management on the success of the event. I would
greater good of our beloved community and also like to thank all members for being such
country. great sports in giving up the golf course for the
tournament.
Even before the Movement Control Order,
KPGCC had implemented extensive precautionary The holy month of Ramadan is approaching
measures such as temperature screening, regular and we wish all our Muslim members and friends
sanitisation, maintaining a high standard of safe and blessed fasting. Selamat menjalankan
hygiene, providing hand sanitisers and keeping ibadah berpuasa.
members up-to-date on measures. This will
continue once the club resumes normal In closing, I hope that all of you are blessed
operations. with great health. Like everyone, I am truly
looking forward to resuming golf with my fellow
Even before the Movement Control Order, KPGCC had members.
implemented extensive precautionary measures such as
temperature screening, regular sanitisation, maintaining Ybhg. Dato' Setia Hj. Mohd Adzib
a high standard of hygiene, providing hand sanitisers Mohd Isa
and keeping members up-to-date on measures. This will
continue once the club resumes normal operations.

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR / CLUB INFO

Message From The

Director

Greetings members and friends … long time no On a brighter note, KPGCC successfully As you know, KPGCC
see! hosted the Bandar Malaysia Open in early March is in full compliance
and the tournament was a tremendous success with the MCO and is
Indeed, it has been quite a while since we last apart from the weather delays. I would like to closed during the 28-day
saw each other due to the Movement Control thank all KPGCC members who came out to watch period. Essential services
Order to curb the Covid-19 pandemic. The and support the tournament. You were the continue and we are
pandemic, which is sweeping the globe, is rather liveliest bunch of all and really helped make it an extremely diligent in
alarming. As at March 31, there were 777,286 event to remember. To our eight-time club
infections worldwide and 37,140 fatalities, with champion Jimmy Chia, congratulations on a great carrying out daily
Malaysia registering 2,626 cases and 37 deaths. effort although you missed the cut. disinfection exercises

Many industries including golf came to a Please note that we have decided to defer the at high traffic areas
grinding halt when the MCO came into effect on increase in subscription fees to the third quarter and sanitisation of
March 18. Tournaments were cancelled, tours of the year due to the Covid-19 crisis. Do keep a all frequently touched
were suspended and even the Tokyo Olympics look-out for emails and Facebook posts for
has been postponed to 2021. Malaysia’s Gavin updates by the management. surfaces.
Green and Kelly Tan were both within the top-60
of the men’s and women’s Olympic rankings and In the meantime, do take a few minutes to
would have got in, but they will now have to wait cast your votes for KPGCC in the World Golf
another year. Awards (closing date September 1) and Global
Golf Awards (closing date July 31) … and get your
As you know, KPGCC is in full compliance with friends and family to vote for us too!
the MCO and is closed during the 28-day period.
Essential services continue and we are extremely With the holy month of Ramadan around the
diligent in carrying out daily disinfection corner, I wish all our Muslim members Selamat
exercises at high traffic areas and sanitisation of Berpuasa!
all frequently touched surfaces.
Tang Meng Loon
Even once the MCO is lifted, I hope that
members and guests will continue to practise
good hygiene at all times. Everyone needs to do
their part to help curb the spread of Covid-19, so
let us help frontliners in their battle by following
the government’s directives. We would like to
thank all our members and patrons for your
patience and understanding. We hope to be
creating great memories and wonderful golf/
sports/social experiences with you all again.

MANAGEMENT TEAM HEAD OF GOLF GOLF COMMITTEE SPORTS & SOCIAL
DIRECTOR – CLUB, TOWNSHIP & En. Hairry Agus CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HEAD OF SPORTS & RECREATION Mr. Ng Say Hoe CHAIRMAN
Mr. Tang Meng Loon En. Ismail Ibrahim DEPUTY CHAIRMAN Mr. Lim Ming Lee
ASSISTANT GM, CLUB OPERATIONS HEAD OF MAINTENANCE En. Imran Gulcharan Abdullah DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
Ms. Sheren Yong En. Fitri Aziz Abdul Halim HANDICAPPING CAPTAIN Mr. Charles Ong Theng Chiang
ASSISTANT GM, FINANCE Mr. Gilbert Low Kam Wong COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Ms. Lee Ai Ling LIAISON COMMITTEE LADIES CAPTAIN Mr. Ching Hong Seng
HEAD OF MARKETING & CHAIRMAN Ms. Deborah Wong Mr. Helsinki Lim San Sui
COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Ong Seng Heng COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mr. Desmond Lim Yee Han
Ms. Vivien Gnananantham DEPUTY CHAIRMAN En. Johanuddin Othman Mr. Lim Eng Keong
HEAD OF GOLF COURSE Mr. Lim Yeow Leng Mr. Frankie Choo
Mr. Lee Chee Keen SECRETARY Mr. Ng Oon Keat EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
HEAD OF OPERATIONS Mr. Patrick Lam Seng Chee Mr. Selvaganesan V.E. Ramasamy Mr. Tang Meng Loon
En. Ungku Ghazni LIAISON COMMITTEE – GOLF Ms. Sheren Yong
HEAD OF IT Dato’ Mohandass A/L Sathukutty Nair Ms. Vivien Gnananantham
Mr Chew Kee Ying LIAISON COMMITTEE – SOCIAL En. Arif Raziq
Mr. Woo Soo Wei

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CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2019

Winning 2020

Starting the year off with a bang, the topped the Nett category with a score of Director Tang (L) with Golfer of the Year 2019
Champion of Champions 2019 saw an early 67. In the Plate Medal categories, taking Jimmy Chia (Gross)
morning start on January 5, with 120 the lead spot as Gross champion was
players taking to the fairways to vie for Zakaria Mohammad with a score of 71,
“best of the best” honours. while Thum Kam Yew won as Nett
champion with a score of 67.
Taking their place as KPGCC’s Golfers of
the Year were Jimmy Chia, who won the The champions received their prizes
Gross category with a total of 87 points, alongside novelty prize winners Ng Say Hoe
and Alan Chong, who won the Nett (Nearest to Line, Hole 12), Mohd Feisol Ali
category with a score of 44 points. It came (Nearest to Line, Hole 1), Low Wee Leng
as no surprise then that Jimmy also won (Nearest to Pin, Hole 4) and Nur Syamsinar
the Champion of Champions Gross (Nearest to Pin, Hole 14), with an exciting
category with a score of 73, while Ali Bakri lucky draw held soon after.

Golfer of the Year 2019 Alan Chong (Nett) Champion of Champions Gross winner Jimmy Chia (L) Champion of Champions Nett winner Ali Bakri (L)
with Director Tang (R) with Director Tang with Asst GM Sheren Yong

GOLFER OF THE YEAR 2019 87 pts
Gross Jimmy Chia 44 pts

Nett Alan Chong

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS (GROSS) Hcp Score
Placing Name 0 73
Winner Jimmy Chia 7 77 ocb
2nd Gilbert Low 5 77 ocb
3rd Pua Yii Shiuan

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS (NETT) Hcp Score Plate Medal (Gross) winner Zakaria Mohammad Plate Medal (Nett) winner Thum Kam Yew (R)
Placing Name 10 67 (R) with Golf Committete Chairman Ng Say Hoe with Handicapping Captain Gilbert Low
Winner Ali Bakri 18 68
2nd Woon Soo Huai 18 69
3rd Joe Low

PLATE MEDAL (GROSS) Hcp Score
Placing Name 6 71
Winner Zakaria Mohammad 4 76
2nd Jacky Tan 8 77
3rd Datuk Md Zaini 9 82
4th Sallehudin Othman 3 83
5th Lam Fai Meng

PLATE MEDAL (NETT) Hcp Score
Placing Name 14 67
Winner Thum Kam Yew 10 68
2nd Mohd Ariff Mohd Shukree 20 69
3rd Eng Yew Keong 13 70
4th Lim Chee Cheng 24 71
5th Lee Boon Hooi

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CNY MONTHLY MEDAL

Ahead Of The Rat Race

Welcoming the Year of the Rat with a rousing round of Sunday golf, the 2020 Overall Gross winner Jimmy Chia (L) with Director Tang
edition of the Chinese New Year Medal saw a total of 120 players teeing off to
a shotgun start on February 9.

Emerging on top as the Overall Gross winner with a score of 73 was Jimmy
Chia Kee Joo. The A Medal category was won by Dato’ Rosdin with a score of 41,
while Ong Seng Hwa and Loh Kim Oen topped the B and C Medal categories
with scores of 43 and 41 respectively. The Ladies category meanwhile saw
Hannah Azuree claiming top spot with a score of 33.

They were, of course, not the only winners; the lucky draw held during the
post-lunch prize-giving ceremony saw the two top prizes – a RM1500 travel gift
voucher to Western Australia and an economy class air ticket to the same
destination – going to Aminuddin Ab Rahman and Ng Say Hoe respectively.

A big ‘thank you’ goes out to CIT Sdn Bhd, Thaddeus Foo of Corporate
Information Travel Sdn Bhd and Wayne Smith of Tourism Western Australia for
their contributions in providing not just the player shirts for the CNY Monthly
Medal, but also two of the grand lucky draw prizes.

OVERALL GROSS Hcp Score
Name 2 73
Winner Jimmy Chia Kee Joo
Hcp Points
A MEDAL 12 41
Placing Name 9 38
Winner Dato' Rosdin 10 37 ocb
2nd Mohd Sobri
3rd Frankie Choo Hcp Points A Medal winner Dato' Rosdin (R) with B Medal winner Ong Seng Hwa (L) with
13 43 Director Tang Golf Committete Chairman Ng Say Hoe
B MEDAL 16 41
Placing Name 18 40
Winner Ong Seng Hwa
2nd Tee Tuan Leong Hcp Points
3rd Lee Tock Yeow 24 41
19 38 ocb
C MEDAL 24 38
Placing Name
Winner Loh Kim Oen Hcp Points C Medal winner Loh Kim Oen (L) Ladies Medal winner Hannah Azuree (L)
2nd Saw Chong Lim 15 33 with Asst GM Sheren Yong
3rd Lee Boon Hooi 8 32
14 31
LADIES MEDAL
Placing Name
Winner Hannah Azuree
2nd Doris Yee
3rd Lilian Wong Lai Lin

Director Tang with Wayne Smith (L) and
Thaddeus Foo (R)

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MARCH MONTHLY MEDAL

Making A Merry March

Overall Gross winner Jimmy Chia (L) with Director Tang B Medal winner Ho Fook Ming (L) with Golf Comittee Chairman Ng Say Hoe

The morning of March 15 saw a total of 120 golfers
teeing off on the pristine KPGCC course, eager to
show off their fairway skills. Divided into 30 flights,
the event employed the bogey play format.

Winning the A Medal category was
10-handicapper Imran Gulcharan with three-over-
par, while the B and C Medal categories were won by
Ho Fook Meng (18) and Koe Soo Seong (23)
respectively, both with four-over-par. In the Ladies
category, meanwhile, 9-handicapper Doris Yee
emerged on top with four-over-par.

The overall gross winner was none other than
Jimmy Chia, with a total score of 73.

C Medal winner Koe Soo Seong (R) with Ladies Medal winner Doris Yee (L) with GROSS – OVERALL WINNER
Captain Gilbert Low Asst GM Sheren Yong

Name Hcp Score

Jimmy Chia 3 73

A MEDAL Hcp Score
Placing Name 10 +3
Winner Imran Gulcharan 3 +2
2nd Lam Fai Meng 7 +2
3rd Raymond Yoong

B MEDAL Hcp Score
Placing Name 18 +4
Winner Ho Fook Meng 17 +2
2nd Phang Ah Kheon 16 +1
3rd Tang Shye Chong

C MEDAL Hcp Score
Placing Name 23 +4
Winner Koe Soo Seong 20 +2
2nd Mohd Yassin Loh 24 -1
3rd Lee Boon Hooi

LADIES MEDAL Hcp Score
Placing Name 9 +4
Winner Doris Yee 10 Par
2nd Hannah Azuree 15 -1
3rd Antonette Maria Wong

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MALAYSIAN OPEN 2020
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BANDAR MALAYSIA OPEN 2020

Fabulous Comeback For Our
National Open

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (2nd from L) presented the historic Seagram Trophy to the champ Trevor Simsby

The US$1 million Bandar Malaysia Open was triumphed. Arjun won in a playoff then settled, the iconic Seagram Trophy went to
certainly a triumphant comeback for the against defending champion Peter Hedblom American Trevor Simsby who picked up his
Malaysian Open after a four-year lapse, as and the 2020 title was also decided in extra first Asian Tour title in a nail-biting three-
the event unfolded with much drama and time. way playoff.
excitement at KPGCC on March 5-8.
With this year’s 55th edition being The 27-year-old Simsby carded rounds
Sanctioned by the Asian Tour in shortened to 54 holes due to weather delays of 69, 64 and 70 to set the clubhouse target
partnership with the Japan Golf Tour, the on the first three days, the large number of of 13-under-par, which was matched by
Malaysian Golf Association’s flagship event fans who turned up on Sunday witnessed compatriot Jarin Todd and overnight leader
had been staged on our golf course before, one of the most exciting finishes in the Andrew Dodt of Australia. Playing in the
back in 2008 when Indian star Arjun Atwal event’s storied history. When the dust had leader flight, both Dodt and Todd missed

Director Tang (L) presents the Best Malaysian Professional trophy to Amir Nazrin MGA President Tan Sri Mohd Anwar Mohd Nor (L) with Australian Lawry Flynn,
who claimed low amateur honours

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birdie putts on the closing hole of
regulation play.

The first playoff hole at the par-five
18th saw Todd drop out after failing to
match birdies by Simsby and Dodt. On the
second extra hole, also played at the 18th,
Simsby got close to the green with his
second shot and played a superb chip which
stopped four feet from the flag. He nailed
the putt to claim the title, with Dodt having
missed his downhill 15-foot birdie attempt
earlier.

Simsby was thrilled to claim his career
biggest win yet in only his 12th start on the
Asian Tour and first this season.

“This is the biggest win I have had in my
career so far. It’s just amazing where I am
right now. I’m just ecstatic to win this,” said
an emotional Simsby, who hails from
Carlsbad in California.

The winner’s purse of US$180,000
moved Simsby up to second place on the
Asian Tour Order of Merit, while Australian
Wade Ormsby extended his lead following a
top-10 finish.

Simsby plied his trade on both the main
circuit and the Asian Development Tour
(ADT) last season after coming through
qualifying school. He finished 84th on the
2019 Asian Tour Order of Merit but a
seventh-place finish on the ADT rankings
saw him regain his tour card for 2020.

The top Malaysian finishers were Amir
Nazrin and Shahriffuddin Ariffin in T38
place on five-under-par. The trophy for Best
Malaysian Professional, provided by KPGCC,
went to the 22-year-old Amir on countback.
Top amateur honours went to Australian

With this year’s 55th edition
being shortened to 54 holes

due to weather delays on
the first three days, the large
number of fans who turned
up on Sunday witnessed one
of the most exciting finishes
in the event’s storied history.
When the dust had settled, the
iconic Seagram Trophy went

to American Trevor Simsby
who picked up his first Asian

Tour title in a nail-biting
three-way playoff.

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BANDAR MALAYSIA OPEN 2020

Lawry Flynn in T16 place on eight-under-par, clubhouse when my shot rolled onto the members for the incredible support they
having earned his place in the event by green. It gives me chills to this day,” Chia gave to the event and the sacrifices they
winning the 2019 Malaysian Amateur Open. posted on social media. made in giving up the golf course for 10
days. I’m also grateful that we have a very
“This is my first time playing in my own KPGCC junior Rizq Adam was also given experienced, energetic and capable team to
National Open. It’s been a good week. I love a slot in the event. The 15-year-old missed make sure the event went on smoothly,” he
the course, the surroundings and the people. the cut after rounds of 81 and 74 but will added.
The weather hasn’t been great to us chalk it up to experience as he continues to
unfortunately but it’s still a great week,” said develop his competitive edge. The Bandar Malaysia Open will also go
Amir, who won the local PGM Tour Order of down in the history books as one of the last
Merit last year. “I’ve not played here that often, but I’m few events to be staged before the
kind of familiar with the course. It’s quite worldwide suspension of professional golf
Out of the 47 Malaysians – 37 long and I don’t hit that far but I think it due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
professionals and 10 amateurs – who started should be okay as my putting suits these
in the tournament, seven made the 36-hole slick greens,” said the 15-year-old, who is a “I’m very thankful to all our
cut of one-under-par including 14-year-old Tiger Woods fan. members for the incredible
amateur sensation Timothy Lo Tien Ming
who finished 74th on eight-over-par. The KPGCC Director Tang Meng Loon was support they gave to the event
other Malaysians who made it to the final elated at how the event turned out and how and the sacrifices they made
round were Ben Leong (T47), Danny Chia the golf course stood up to the test. Players
(T58), Jeremiah Kim Leunkwang (T58) and and officials alike were gushing in their in giving up the golf
Nicholas Fung (T58). praise of the award-winning KPGCC layout. course for 10 days.”

Among those who failed to make the cut “All the players enjoyed the course set- Tang Meng Loon
was eight-time KPGCC club champion Jimmy up and the high level of maintenance, Director, KPGCC
Chia, who carded rounds of 73 and 77 to especially the greens which were running at
miss out on the final round by seven shots. 12 and above on the Stimpmeter.
We also received a lot of
“I played my heart out and tried my best. support from our members and
Thank you to my supporters and friends for the public,” said Tang.
following me and the words of
encouragement. At the ninth hole, my last “I’m very
hole, I could hear the roar from the thankful to
all our

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Pos Player Score R1 R2 R3
1 Trevor Simsby  203 69 64 70
2 Jarin Todd  203 67 66 70
2 Andrew Dodt  203 63 68 72
4 Kosuke Hamamoto 204 67 69 68
4 Rikuya Hoshino 204 68 67 69
4 Charlie Wi  204 69 66 69
7 Naoki Sekito 205 65 73 67
7 Sarit Suwannarut 205 71 66 68
7 Phachara Khongwatmai 205 66 71 68
10 Chan Shih-chang  206 70 67 69
10 Wade Ormsby  206 71 65 70
10 Richard T. Lee  206 67 68 71
13 Gunn Charoenkul 207 69 71 67
13 Danny Masrin 207 72 68 67
13 Miguel Carballo  207 70 69 68

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BANDAR MALAYSIA OPEN 2020
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“This is my first time playing in my own National Open.
It’s been a good week. I love the course, the surroundings

and the people. The weather hasn’t been great to us
unfortunately but it’s still a great week.”

Amir Nazrin
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BANDAR MALAYSIA OPEN 2020

DAY 1 - BANDAR MALAYSIA OPEN 2020

DAY 2 - BANDAR MALAYSIA OPEN 2020

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BANDAR MALAYSIA OPEN 2020

DAY 3 - BANDAR MALAYSIA OPEN 2020
DAY 4 - BANDAR MALAYSIA OPEN 2020

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BANDAR MALAYSIA OPEN 2020

KPGCC turns 22 on final day
of Bandar Malaysia Open

It was fitting indeed that KPGCC celebrated its 22nd anniversary
during the final round of the 2020 Bandar Malaysia Open on
March 8.

The anniversary was marked with a simple but joyous cake-
cutting ceremony following the prize presentation on the 18th
green, as KPGCC management and staff revelled in the club’s

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triumphant return as a top-class venue for
professional golf.

“It is truly significant that the final day
of the Bandar Malaysia Open coincided with
Kota Permai‘s 22nd anniversary
celebration,” said KPGCC Director Tang
Meng Loon.

“I would really like to thank our
members for their incredible support over
all these years, especially during the Bandar
Malaysia Open. You came out in force to
support the event from day one right up to
the final round. We really appreciate that
and the sacrifice you have made in giving up
the golf course for 10 days.

“We hope that you will continue to
support the club in the future as we strive to
be the best that we can be,” he added.

KPGCC opened for play in March 1998,
and has since established itself as one of
the premier golf clubs not only in Malaysia
but also in Asia.

Asian Tour Commissioner and CEO Cho Minn Thant (L) with Director Tang

“It is truly significant that the final day of the Bandar Malaysia Open coincided with
Kota Permai’s 22nd anniversary celebration.”

Tang Meng Loon, Director, KPGCC

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MESSAGE FROM THE GOLF COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN / COVID-19: SANITATION & DISINFECTION EXERCISE BY KPGCC

MESSAGE The Malaysian Open has come and gone, and our members for the support and cooperation
FROM THE KPGCC had the honour of hosting our country’s extended in the lead up to the event.
GOLF COMMITTEE most treasured golf tournament, having
CHAIRMAN returned after a four-year hiatus. This would be Moving on to other matters. Before the
KPGCC’s second time playing host to the Movement Restriction Order came into effect, it
national Open since 2008. was heartening to see business at the club
continuing as usual, with no incidents recorded
Needless to say, the venue was chosen not and the ‘no smoking’ policy being further
only for its sublime course but also for its enforced.
excellent set-up and management. As members,
we should feel truly honoured and proud, to I urge my fellow golfers to be responsible
have given our full support for the tournament, and adhere to the MCO. Do your best to ensure
which served as a way for Malaysians to unite your health and safety in these troubled times.
across race and culture for the sheer love of the
game. Stay in and stay safe!

A hearty congratulations to the management Ng Say Hoe
for a job well done in elevating the status of our
beloved club to another level, and also kudos to

Sanitation and disinfection exercises
by KPGCC

In view of the Covid-19 outbreak and the spike in cases
over the past week, we will continue disinfecting all
necessary areas in the clubhouse.

We've joined the battle against Corvid-19 with guns
blazing!

Thanks to the help of trained professionals our daily
disinfection and sanitization efforts have been
significantly strengthened, covering all necessary areas in
our Club – to a total of 40,000 square feet.

We will take every measure needed to ensure the
safety and well-being of our members, staff and guests.

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CNY ACROBATIC LION DANCE

CNY Sunday Celebration

As has become a fond, annual tradition at
KPGCC, the Chinese New Year was celebrated
with a boisterous dragon and lion dance
performance by the Khuan Loke dance troupe,
who made their return to the club on Sunday,
February 2.

The troupe wowed everyone present with
heart-thumping routines and acrobatic feats,
performed to the festive beat of gongs, drums
and cymbals by the pool – following blessings
from the ‘Gods’, carried out from the General
Manager’s office to the Main Lobby.

The Management of KPGCC joined in the
fun, handing out packets of ang pow, along
with Chinese New Year cookies, sweets, golf
candy and oranges.

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CNY ACROBATIC LION DANCE
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CNY CSR 2020

Old Lions And Wise Dragons

Taking care of the elderly is often seen in many cultures as one of
the most worthy, selfless acts, and KPGCC did just that on January
15, spreading Chinese New Year cheer to the senior folks from
the Pusat Jagaan Rumah Orang Tua Chik Sin Thong Klang &
Pantai.

Among the fun-filled activities on that Wednesday morning
included a karaoke and yee sang session, hamper and wish-list
goods presentation, an angpow and goodies giveaway, along with
a lion dance performance complemented with the blessings of a
cheeky Big Head Buddha, both from the Feng Lin Lion dance
troupe.

Everyone got to enjoy a scrumptious lunch during the
festivities, which also celebrated the birthdays of those born
in the first quarter of the year; fittingly lunch was followed by
lip-smacking desserts in the form of three birthday cakes –
celebrating life both young and old.

Anyone keen in making donations or would like to enquire
more about the Chik Sin Thong home can do so by contacting
Mr Andy at 014-360 6355.

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Zumba! Souvenir stall CNY CSR 2020

Pony ride

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SWIMMING / SPORTS

Swim Camp
2019

The KPGCC Swim Team Annual Swim Camp
that had taken place last year saw a total of
40 swimmers honing their skills from
November 26 to December 13. In addition,
the swim team also bonded over the course
of the camp, strengthening friendships
whilst growing their capabilities as a team.

National Inter-Club Swimming
Championship 2019

Hard work definitely paid off as the 30 swimmers who represented KPGCC
in the 38th National Inter-Club Swimming Championship, contested by 40
clubs in all, managed to get the club in 12th placing.

Additionally, in terms of events, KPGCC was placed 4th in Malaysia for
the Boys Mixed Age Relay.

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SWIMMING / SPORTS

Splish Splash

The Selangor Age Group Swimming Championship 2020, held on exciting and equally challenging platform for the club’s young,
January 10 to 12, saw a total of 51 swimmers representing KPGCC at gifted swimmers, and they managed to collectively walk away with
Pusat Akuatik Darul Ehsan. The three-day event proved to be an 4 Gold and Silver medals, as well as 7 Bronze medals.

Way To Go, Nic!

One of our top athletes, Nicholas Kong, has
achieved much, including being qualified for
the Malaysian Invitational Age Group
competition in March 2020, as well as the
qualifying meet for the Tokyo Olympics at
the Malaysian Open in April.

Representing Selangor for the above
events, Nicholas has been with KPGCC,
training under Head Coach Zalah for almost
10 years.

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MESSAGE FROM THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN / BADMINTON FRIENDLY

MESSAGE It can certainly be said that the past three outbreak has affected over 770,000 people with
FROM THE months have been interesting. In part the topsy- more than 37,000 deaths reported throughout
SOCIAL turvy political intrigue saw a very surprising turn the world. Malaysia sadly has not been spared,
COMMITTEE of events that resulted in the collapse of the with over 2,600 people affected at the time of
CHAIRMAN government that was duly elected in May 2018. writing. Numerous advisories have been issued
With a new coalition on the rise, the whole by the authorities on the methods and
nation is now anxiously awaiting the precautions to minimise the spread of the
performance and capabilities of the new regime. epidemic; the latest step being a Movement
Control Order (MCO) nationwide until April 14
On less political matters, the first week of in an effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19
March 2020 saw KPGCC playing host to the infection in the country.
Bandar Malaysia Open, an Asian Tour-sanctioned
event in partnership with Japan Golf Tour. It is imperative that we all need to do our
Televised live, the four-day event was telecast part in protecting not only ourselves but all
on Golf Channel, viewed world-wide. The those in the community. Preventive measures
exposure certainly brings much prestige and and personal caution are of utmost importance
honour to KPGCC, and I would like to for all members, as are the practice of strict
congratulate everyone for making this event hygiene and social distancing guidelines.
such a tremendous success. Hopefully things would return to normal soon
enough. Take care and be safe always.
Meanwhile, the latest strain of corona virus
was first detected in China at the end of Lim Ming Lee
December 2019. Since then, the Covid-19

Friendly Face-Off

Winning both the home and away friendly badminton
games, the badminton team had done KPGCC proud
with their stunning display of sportsmanship and skill.

Backed by home field advantage, the morning game
on February 22 saw the KPGCC badminton team taking
on the pumped-up players from GMV Bukit Naga,
coming out tops with a solid victory with 9 wins to the
‘away’ team’s 5.

Meanwhile the afternoon ‘away’ game in Setia Alam
on March 1 was a close call, with the 14-strong team led
by Badminton - Social Committee Chairman Helsinky
beating the Super Sunday Sport Club (SSSC) by a single
win – 4 to 3 in KPGCC’s favour.

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SPORTS LESSON

SPORTS
LESSONS

available at

KPGCC

AIKIDO
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TAEKWANDO

TENNIS
UNICYCLE

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Call the KPGCC Sports Counter at +603-51223700 (ext 133)
or simply swing by to find out more about lesson schedules and fees.

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JMUENSISOARGSEPFORROTMS ALWIAAISRODN CHAIRMAN / SUBSCRIPTION FEE REVISE NOTICE

MESSAGE Dear KPGCC members, I am deeply honoured to heard and subsequently raised and discussed
FROM THE address you once again as Chairman of the with the KPGCC management for the betterment
LIAISON Liaison Committee. of the club.
CHAIRMAN
At the last AGM, the show of support from To ensure a clear line of communication
members was overwhelming. The committee among members, we will be making use of
appreciates the faith, trust and goodwill shown to WhatsApp, so do not hesitate to contact us. For
us and we sincerely hope that we can reciprocate golf-related matters, contact Dato’ Mohandas
by doing our very best. at 019-3114372, and for social and non-golf
matters contact Ir. Woo Soo Wei at
At press time, a very successful Bandar 012-2634 562.
Malaysian Open golf championship would have
taken place here at KPGCC, further elevating the We will continue to work diligently with the
club’s stature and prestige as a top golf management of KPGCC to help make our
destination in the country and region. wonderful club the best that it can be.
Congratulations to the management team for
doing such a great job. Mike Ong Seng Heng

Continuing on, as per feedback, we will
ensure that all points brought up by members are

REVISION IN SUBSCRIPTION FEE

As we all know, subscription fees are necessary for the upkeep of all our facilities and
increases are inevitable as operating costs to maintain the club rises every year.

However, in view of the current pandemic crisis at hand, the Management has decided to defer the
subscription fee increase to a later date i.e. towards the 3rd quarter of 2020.

Membership Type Existing (RM) Revised (RM)

Golf Membership 230.00 241.50

Non-Golf Membership 120.00 126.00

Note: The above subscription fee is
subject to 6% service tax.

Thank you.

The Management

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KNOW THE RULES
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KNOW THE RULES

Embedded Ball

When a player’s ball is embedded anywhere in the general area, Please note, the committee may adopt a local rule allowing relief
relief is allowed under Rule 16.3a. The affected player may take free only for a ball embedded in an area cut to fairway height or less.
relief by dropping the original ball or a replacement ball in the relief Hence, you are advised to check the local rules before commencing
area. your round.

The relief area is to be determined in the following manner: I am also happy to inform that our club does not have any local
• F ind the reference point which is the spot right behind where the rules to restrict free relief. You may take free relief as long as your
ball is in any part of the general areas.
ball is embedded.
• Measure one club-length from the reference point which must be

in the general area. Said area must not be nearer the hole than the
reference point.

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TEE TALK

TEE TALK

with

TOMMY CHIN

Teaching Professional

Keeping your head down
and looking at the ball

A few years ago I wrote an article on this • Look at the ball exact phrase is doing more bad than good to
topic; however due to a number of • Don’t worry where the ball goes. the point that even caddies are giving the
misconceptions that golfers may have on it, advice of ‘keep your head down and don’t
I feel that it’s necessary to go over it once The most common phrase we hear more worry where the ball goes’ as they will help
again. These are a few phrases commonly experienced golfers telling newcomers is to to look out for it.
used among both golfers and caddies, for keep their head down and focus on the golf
example: ball. I understand that we are trying to help If just keeping your head down and not
each other, however, believe it or not, this lifting your head was a great tip, we would
• Keep your head down have a lot more good golfers around.

As you can see in this picture of Tiger head is almost fully rotated and looking at through the golf ball, with the body being
Woods, his head is still down and looking at the ball in flight. very passive and arm folding through.
the golf ball upon impact (left picture).
However, in the middle picture as he follows The downside of keeping your head So please keep this in mind when
through, his head is more rotated compared down for too long is that you will be receiving that flawed advice after you make
to the left. Finally, the picture on the far restricting your body from turning through a bad shot. Don’t listen to it, as bad habits
right – almost at his finish position – his the shot and being able to extend your arms are harder to unlearn than picking up good
through. This results in a weak release ones.

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