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MESSAGE / CLUB INFO
Message From The
Club Captain
With the fully-vaccinated Greetings to my esteemed fellow KPGCCians! make the club a safe zone for everyone. We
adult population now It’s hard to believe that we’re already moving should always be appreciative of these efforts
past the threshold 80% and do our part by not circulating unverified
mark, we can look into the final quarter of what has been a news. When in doubt, do check with the club
forward to better times challenging 2021. Indeed, much of the past two directly.
as the government years has been life-changing for many Malaysians
slowly but surely opens due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. I would also like to express our utmost
up the economy, social appreciation to the management for their
activities and travel. Thankfully, with the fully-vaccinated adult goodwill gesture of extending a one-off 20%
population now past the threshold 80% mark, we discount on subscription fee for 3 months. This is
can look forward to better times as the indeed a very thoughtful gesture, so thank you,
government slowly but surely opens up the KPGCC. Let's reciprocate by extending our
economy, social activities and travel. But we must unwavering support to the club.
remain vigilant in the upcoming endemic phase,
when individual responsibility and accountability The course as always is in pristine condition,
is vital to keep everyone safe. We must practice thanks again to the commitment of the
self-discipline in adhering to the prevailing SOPs management and greenskeeping team.
to ensure that we do not have to go through
another lockdown. Happy Golfing, everyone! And stay safe on
and off the fairways.
Let’s support the management’s exemplary
actions in going above and beyond the call of Ybhg. Dato' Setia Hj. Mohd Adzib
duty to implement precautionary measures and Mohd Isa
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MESSAGE / CLUB INFO
Message From The
Director
Hello everyone! I trust that you are all keeping mandatory temperature screenings, physical We’ll be closing
safe while enjoying the little freedoms afforded distancing, and controlled entry to facilities help out 2021 with the
by the transition of Selangor state from Phase 2 to ensure that we remain safe while enjoying being opening of our new
Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP). back at the club. And, of course, daily disinfection Cigar Lounge, which
exercises and sanitisation protocols are done provides an elegant
Covid-19 has certainly been something around the clock to create a clean and healthy and comfy space for
unprecedented for all of us. Who would have environment. patrons to enjoy cigars,
known that life as we know it would be crippled by food and drinks!
a virus for the better part of the past two years? While the KPGCC workforce is fully vaccinated,
It’s more than just disruptions to normalcy, as we continue to conduct RT-PCR tests every Monday
many of us have lost loved ones and friends to the and RTK-Antigen tests on Wednesdays. This dual
clutches of the deadly pandemic. testing strategy allows for early detection and
mitigation for the safety and wellbeing of staff,
Malaysia experienced a huge surge in Covid- members and guests – which remains a high
19 cases, with numbers skyrocketing over the last priority for the club, especially now as life slowly
few months. At press time, we’re ranked No 20 in returns to some semblance of normalcy. The whole
the world with 2.24 million total cases and 26,000 club is also now cashless, with payments having to
fatalities, compared to the worldwide tally of 234 be made using credit/debit cards or e-wallets.
million cases and 4.7 million deaths. Let’s face it … Contactless transactions are part of the new
the war against Covid-19 will continue to rage on normal not only at KPGCC but nationwide.
in the foreseeable future. It’s a fight that we can
only win with collective commitment, where On a cheerier note, we’ll be closing out 2021
everyone plays their part regardless of who we are with the opening of our new Cigar Lounge in
and what we do. November. The lounge provides an elegant and
comfy space for patrons to enjoy cigars, food and
As the nation opens up, it is imperative that we drinks.
continue to be vigilant. Wear masks in public
places, practice good hygiene at all times, ensure We hope that Selangor will transition to Phase
that we adhere to the SOPs anywhere and 4 of the NRP soon so that more club activities can
everywhere we go, and limit social gatherings for resume … all under strict safety protocols, of
the time being as difficult as this may be. To those course. Do keep a lookout for updates via email
who have yet to do so, please get vaccinated to and Facebook posts.
keep yourself and those around you safe.
Before I sign off, Happy Deepavali to all our
On KPGCC’s part, we practice strict compliance Hindu members and early Christmas greetings to
with government regulations and SOPs. Entry to those who celebrate the Yuletide. Keep well, stay
the club premises is only permitted upon safe … and I hope to see you at the club soon!
fulfillment of the vaccination conditions and we
strictly implement check-in on MySejahtera, while Tang Meng Loon
MANAGEMENT TEAM head of golf GOLF COMMITTEE SPORTS & SOCIAL
DIRECTOR – club, township & En. Hairry Agus COMMITTEE
Property management HEAD OF SPORTS & RECREATION Chairman
Mr. Tang Meng Loon En. Mohd Nor Afiq
ASSISTANT GM, Club operations HEAD OF MAINTENANCE Mr. Ng Say Hoe CHAIRMAN
Ms. Sheren Yong En. Fitri Aziz Abdul Halim
ASSISTANT GM, finance Deputy Chairman Mr. Charles Ong Theng Chiang
Ms. Lee Ai Ling LIAISON COMMITTEE
HEAD OF MARKETING & Chairman En. Imran Gulcharan Abdullah COMMITTEE MEMBERS
COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Ong Seng Heng
Ms. Vivien Gnananantham Deputy Chairman HANDICAPPING CHAIRMAN Mr. Helsinki Lim San Sui
HEAD OF GOLF COURSE Mr. Woo Soo Wei
Mr. Lee Chee Keen Secretary Mr. Gilbert Low Kam Wong Mr. Ching Hong Seng
HEAD OF OPERATIONS Mr. Patrick Lam Seng Chee
En. Ungku Ghazni Liaison Committee – Golf Ladies Captain Mr. Lim Eng Keong
HEAD OF IT Dato’ Mohandass Sathukutty Nair
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Mr. Alex Chin Tat Keong
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Covid-19 - Updates
KPGCC Workforce Gets Vaxed!
Covid-19 vaccination is crucial in reducing
one’s risk of contracting the Covid-19 virus
as it helps the body build the necessary
immunity to fight it.
Here at KPGCC, we too have done our
part in getting the staff vaccinated in line
with the Malaysian government’s vision of
achieving herd immunity with at least 80%
of the population fully vaccinated against
the virus.
The CIDB Vaccination Programme,
initiated by Gamuda Berhad, saw our
caddies and contract workers receiving their
first dose on July 26, 2021 at the CIDB
Convention Centre, followed by the second
dose on August 16.
At press time, all our staff, caddies,
contract workers and security guards have
completed their second dose and are fully
vaccinated.
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Covid-19 - Updates
KPGCC Staff Undergo Weekly Mandatory
RT-PCR And RTK Antigen Screenings
KPGCC continues to do its part in curbing Kindly be informed that these are
the spread of the Covid-19 virus and keep necessary precautions for the well-being of
every staff, member and guest that everyone at the club. Regular testing will
patronize the club safe and healthy. trigger early detection of the virus and
enable immediate precautionary measures
As such, compulsory RT-PCR and to prevent any potential infections. As we
RTK Antigen screenings are both carried continue to do our part in the fight against
out on a weekly basis to ensure that the pandemic, we urge everyone to strictly
all staff, including caddies, course follow SOPs and safety measures that have
maintenance workers and cleaners, are in been put in place.
perfect health.
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Opening Soon!
November 2021
We look forward to serving you!
club update
The Cigar Lounge: Near Completion!
To maintain KPGCC’s status as one of the leading golf and
recreational clubs in Malaysia as well as the region, key
renovation and enhancement works are often necessary – the
most recent project being the construction of the new Cigar
Lounge. Renovation works on The Cigar Lounge began in
early May, and opening has been scheduled for November
2021.
Located at Section C of the existing Golfers’ Lounge,
The Cigar Lounge comprises a lounge and bar seating area.
The upscale F&B lounge would be a fantastic venue for cigar
aficionados to wind down as regular and premium cigars will
both be available, along with a list of wines, by the glass and
bottle. An array of whiskeys and beers will also be on offer,
as well as gourmet coffee and a selection of western and
Japanese food.
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course maintenance
Golf Course Maintenance Update
KPGCC’s award-winning golf course is a source
of immense pride and esteem for our beloved
club. In order to maintain its high-quality
condition, standard maintenance works need to
be carried out consistently, even during the
period of Movement Control Orders. This is
absolutely vital in ensuring the course remains
in immaculate condition at all times.
Works carried out on schedule include
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MESSAGE / NOTICE
Message Nearly two years have passed since the could say the same about our game!
from the Covid-19 outbreak, and we continue to Anyway, getting back to playing is
deal with it and its consequences – at
golf great cost. more than we can ask for. Club medals,
committee competitions and corporate golf events
Chairman Most of us would have completed will have to be put on the back burner for
both vaccination shots by now, and the time being. Our golf calendar for
moving forward, we will need to change 2021 can be discarded for the rest of the
our lifestyle and habits so that we can year and no new programmes are being
live our lives “normally” as we continue planned for now. This means that
coping in the endemic phase. We will members (and your guests) can have the
have to live with the new SOPs and adapt golf course all to yourselves! So enjoy and
to this new way of life. continue to support our club.
Meanwhile the club is actively Before I sign off, I’d like to remind
carrying out Covid-19 screenings twice members to be mindful of complying with
weekly to ensure the health and safety of the SOPs diligently to safeguard both
both employees and members, and for employees and members of the club.
this we are truly appreciative. From time to time, the SOPs are updated,
so do pay attention and adhere to them
After three months of inactivity, we strictly.
finally get to play golf once again. Thanks
to the KPGCC management and the golf Happy Golfing, everyone!
course maintenance team, the course
remains in sublime condition. If only we Ng Say Hoe
KPGCC ENTRY NOTICE
The Management of KPGCC hereby would like to announce that only
FULLY VACCINATED individuals will be allowed entry.
MySejahtera Vaccination Digital Certificate and
Low Risk Profile must be presented for verification.
TYPE VACCINE ENTRY CONDITION
Two Shot Vaccines Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Sinovac 14 days after second dose
One Shot Vaccines Johnson & Johnson, CanSino 28 days after vaccination
COVID 19
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MESSAGES
Message Hello everyone! I hope all of you are All activities require proper approvals
from the doing well, and keeping yourself active. from the relevant government
departments to commence. Thanks to all
social The topic that continues to be on members who have been calm and
committee everyone’s collective mind is the current patient, and staying alert for updates.
Chairman pandemic, which by the time this issue
goes to print, would have stretched to At press time, the club’s sports
two years since the first case of Covid-19 facilities are all open except for the gym,
was reported back in December 2019. It’s which is expected to open for use soon.
as though we fell asleep in one world and Do check with the sports counter or
woke up in another. Every tourist notice board for updates. On a more
attraction in the world became no-man cheery note, I’m sure members would
zones … comforting hugs and kisses have been delighted to learn that they
became “unsafe” … and NOT visiting will enjoy discounted monthly
friends and loved ones became an “act of subscription fee for the next three
love”. Strange times, indeed. months.
We have to admit we have grown With the final quarter of the
accustomed to the “new norm” of life, but year comes festivities and food! Before
nevertheless, we have to stay healthy and I sign off, to all Hindus and Christians,
fit, and maintain an active lifestyle. The here’s wishing you a Happy Deepavali
club has just opened after the recent and Merry Christmas! Enjoy yourself,
lockdown. As for now, there will not be and stay safe.
any social events or activities happening
at the club, pending new announcements. Charles Ong
Message Greetings fellow KPGCCians! quick and transparent actions and relay of
from the To say that the ongoing pandemic has information such as these are truly
appreciated by us all and helps to keep us
LIAISON been a challenge is quite the updated on incidences on club grounds.
COMMITTEE understatement, and I think I speak on
CHAIRMAN behalf of every Malaysian out there. We I urge every member to keep adhering
continue to navigate these troubled times to health and safety measures at all
amidst MCOs and whilst adhering to times. Remember, the SOPs are in place
health and safety protocols, and I have to for a very good reason, and we must all
stress here that we must keep at it in play our role in curbing the spread of the
order to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus. It is imperative that we continue to
virus. work together as a team.
Rest assured that health, safety and I’m sure some of us, if not most, miss
security concerns are never overlooked club activities and events that we were so
and constantly being communicated to used to before the pandemic. Let’s hope
the management at all times. I’m pleased they make a comeback soon when the
to know RT-PCR and RTK Antigen situation permits.
screenings are carried out weekly for the
staff, and any isolated positive Covid-19 On closing, I pray for our health, and
cases have been swiftly dealt with, so that we continue to keep each other safe.
kudos to the management team. Clear,
Mike Ong Seng Heng
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Golf Rules
Ladies Captain
Is An Air Shot Counted As A Stroke?
Recently, the question of air shot was brought up for discussion and reaches the ball, or
whether it should be counted as a stroke. • If unable to stop, by deliberately missing the ball.
So, what exactly is an air shot? It’s when a golfer steps up to the Hence, any stroke that a player has no intention to strike the ball
ball, takes his stance, addresses his position, swings the golf club with his club, is not counted as a stroke.
with the intent of hitting the golf ball ... and MISSES! This is
something no golfer wants, to miss the golf ball entirely when his What is a practice swing?
intention was to advance the ball. • A practice swing is one you have no intention to strike the ball.
How does the Rules of Golf define a “stroke”? So, if you take a practice swing and cause your ball to move, you
• A “stroke” is the forward movement of the club made to strike the still have not made a stroke, but you will get a one-stroke penalty
for moving your ball in play. The ball must be replaced on its
ball. Hence, any stroke that a player executed with the intent to original spot. This is covered under Rule 9.4.
strike the ball is counted, even if he missed it.
And the conclusion? An air shot is counted as a “stroke” if you
What is not a “stroke”? have intention to hit the ball but missed it! I hope this clears it up
• If a player decides during the downswing not to strike the ball and for golfers out there. Happy Golfing and stay safe!
avoids doing so by deliberately stopping the clubhead before it
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Let the
Festival of Lights
illuminate every aspect of your life and fill the
future with light, love, prosperity and joy.
Happy Deepavali
from our hearts to yours!
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GOLF INSTRUCTIONS / FITNESS
TEE Talk
with
Tommy chin
Golf Instructor
How To Practice Putting
The short game is a crucial component of golf when it comes to previous sentence and ask yourself, are you constantly striving
scoring. Most amateur golfers don’t spend enough time practicing for perfection?
their short game, instead they prefer hitting balls at the range to
perfect their swing. In this article, I will share a few different drills to bring down
your score just by practicing putting the correct way. Some of us
Golf is not about playing perfect shots day in day out; it practice random putting without a goal and then wonder why your
is about hitting good bad shots. Have a think about that putts aren’t improving.
Make more putts inside 10 feet
The pic on the right is called the ‘clock drill’.
Place 3 balls from 3 feet, 6 feet and 9 feet in
all four clock positions – 12, 3, 6 and 9.
Perform 2 sets of 4 putts (ie 8 putts in total).
You must make all of them in order to move
to the 6 feet. Next, you must make 6 out of
8 putts before moving on to the 9 footers.
To complete the drill, you must make 4 out
of 8 putts at 9 feet. At first it might take you
30-60 minutes to complete the drill. As you
get better, you would be able to complete it
in about 15 minutes.
Have a pure putting stroke Avoid 3 putts
The above is called the ‘alignment sticks drill’. The goal Now, this is called the ‘gimme drill’. Draw a 2-feet circle before you start this
here is to keep your putter between alignment sticks at all drill. You will need 5 balls from 20 feet, 40 feet and 60 feet. This is how the
times. The gap between those 2 sticks will depend on your points system works: 2 points – in the hole, 1 point – inside the circle and 0
putter – some have larger faces, some smaller. This drill is point – if you’re outside the circle.
purely focused on your putting stroke. Put a 15-minute
timer before you putt; when the time is up you are done. How many points should you get in total? It depends on your handicap. I’d
say, as long as your points have improved today compared to a few weeks or
months ago, then you’re on the right track.
I hope the drills above will help you improve your putting. Feel free to
drop me a line if you need further clarification.
Tommy Chin (BA of Applied Science Golf, Australia) +6012-3261579 @tommychinoz [email protected]
Golf Instructor • PGA of Malaysia
Touring Professional 2011 - 2016 ADT ASEAN & PGM Tours
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‘Tstioes ajtbohesleolyn!
May your hearts be content
with gratitude this holiday season.
Have a joyous
Christmas,
and a blessed
New Year!
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