OasisJuly-Sept2017FINAL

oasis permai 1 july-Sept 2017

message from the club captain / club info

MANAGEMENT TEAM Message From The
SENIOR GROUP GENERAL MANAGER
Mr. Tang Meng Loon Club Captain
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Ms. Sheren Yong Greetings fellow members!
HEAD OF ACCOUNTS With our annual Club Championships nicely wrapped up for this
Ms. Lee Ai Ling year, I would like to extend my congratulations to Jimmy Chia
HEAD OF GOLF COURSE (Men’s Champion), Dato’ Azlina Aziz (Ladies Champion) and
Mr. Lee Chee Keen Zakaria Mohamad (Senior Champion) for your superb
HEAD OF MARKETING & achievement. A huge applause and well done to all who
COMMUNICATIONS participated. As always, our course proved a tough challenger
Ms. Vivien Gnananantham with super-fast greens running at 11.5 on the Stimpmeter.
HEAD OF HR & ADMIN
Ms. Jasmine Young Kudos to the Management and staff of KPGCC for your efforts in ensuring perfect course
HEAD OF OPERATIONS conditions and a truly well-organised event that was immensely enjoyed by all. I was also
En. Ungku Ghazni impressed with the awesome set-up arrangement to honour the champions during the
HEAD OF GOLF ‘Green Jacket’ and trophy presentation. I am sure that more will be expected for all Club
En. Hairry Agus Championships in the coming years with the bar being continuously raised year upon year!
HEAD OF SPORTS & RECREATION
En. Ismail Ibrahim I am proud to note that KPGCC won the Best Maintained Golf Course in Malaysia award
HEAD OF MAINTENANCE for the fifth consecutive year in the recently concluded Malaysian Golf Awards 2017.
En. Fitri Aziz Abdul Halim Congratulations for the well-deserved win and I am sure the club will continue to garner
more attention and recognition for our slick greens, great events and wonderful hospitality.
LIAISON COMMITTEE
Chairman During the holy month of Ramadhan, in the spirit of sharing and giving, KPGCC spread
Mr. Tung Beng Lee joy and care to the less fortunate during its annual Majlis Berbuka Puasa held at the club,
Deputy Chairman where about 40 underprivileged children were treated to an elaborate buka puasa fare.
En. Ali Bakri Borhah Kudos! This is a wonderful and meaningful CSR initiative by the club, so let’s keep it up.
Secretary
Mr. Ooi Hock Lai Meanwhile, Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri to all Muslim members! Hope all of you had a
Liaison Committee – Golf blessed and wonderful celebration with your family and friends.
Mr. Richard Lim Yeow Leng
Liaison Committee – Social Till our next issue, my best wishes to all and see you on the greens!
Mr. Edward Kam Kar Kit
YBHG. DATO’ SETIA HJ. MOHD ADZIB MOHD ISA
GOLF COMMITTEE
Chairman
Mr. Ng Say Hoe
Deputy & Disciplinary Committee
Chairman
En. Imran Gulcharan Abdullah
Handicap Sub-Committee Chairman
Mr. Gilbert Low Kam Wong
Ladies Captain
Ms. Deborah Wong
Committee Members
Mr. Palsamy Mayalaga
En. Johanuddin Othman
Mr. Frankie Choo
Mr. Ng Oon Keat

SPORTS, SOCIAL &
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Chairman
Mr. Lim Ming Lee
Deputy Chairman
Mr. Charles Ong Theng Chiang
Committee Members
Mr. Ching Hong Seng
Mr. George Pua Siong Hui
Mr. Helsinki Lim San Sui
Mr. Desmond Lim Yee Han
Ms. Jueanne Tan Voon Kien

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
Mr. Tang Meng Loon
Ms. Sheren Yong
Ms. Vivien Gnananantham
Mr. Nick Loh

oasis permai 2 july-Sept 2017

message from the senior group general manager / club info

Message From The OPERATING HOURS

Senior Group Swimming Pool 7.00am – 9.00pm
General Manager
(Closed on Mondays)
Greetings KPGCC members, friends and fellow golfers!
How time flies … seems like only yesterday we Badminton 7.00am – 10.00pm

were celebrating the New Year and here we are Tennis & Squash 7.00am – 10.00pm
already moving into the second half of 2017!
Indeed it’s been a memorable year so far for KPGCC Table-tennis 7.00am – 10.00pm
and, believe me, there’s much more to come.
Gymnasium 7.00am – 10.00pm
The accolades continue to roll in for KPGCC, with
the most recent being the Best Maintained Golf Driving Range 7.00am – 12.00am
Course award in the Malaysian Golf Awards. This is the
fifth time that we have earned this award and KPGCC Pro Shop 7.30am – 8.00pm
was also nominated in the Best Overall Golf
Experience category. Kudos to our superintendent (Tuesdays – Sundays)
‘Bunker Lee’ and the maintenance team for keeping the golf course
in top-notch condition throughout the year.  Sports Shop 10.00am – 9.00pm

While on that note, I would like to thank all KPGCC members who have given their Health Centre 10.00am – 11.00 pm
unflinching support to all our endeavours. Without that, we would not have been able to
achieve such success and recognition. Rest assured, we will constantly strive to improve and RestfoRest Pub 4.30pm – 12.00am
upgrade the golf course to maintain KPGCC’s status as the No. 1 club in Malaysia.
(Closed on Sundays)
Speaking of No. 1, heartiest congratulations to all the winners of the annual Club
Championships – Men’s Champion Jimmy Chia, Senior Champion Zakaria Mohammad and Golfers’ Terrace
Ladies’ Champion Dato’ Azlina Abdul Aziz – on their great performances. Thanks to the
Golf Committee and Organising Committee for putting together a great show and ensuring 11.00am – 7.00pm (Mondays)
that the Championship ran smoothly. With the course in superb condition and the greens
running at a slick 11.5 on the Stimpmeter, all the participants had a great time. ‘Ready Golf’ 6.30am – 9.00pm (Tuesdays - Sundays)
was introduced for this year’s Championship and we saw significant improvement in terms
of pace of play as compared to previous Championships. Poolside Café
8.30am – 9.30pm (Weekends & Public Holidays)
An intensive course improvement programme focusing on landscape enhancements and 11.30am – 9.30pm (Tuesdays - Fridays)
teebox enlargement/resurfacing has been carried out at Holes 4 and 9. As most of you may
have noticed, a footbridge has been constructed at Hole 7 for players to walk across from Chinese Restaurant
the fairway to the green which will help speed up play. 11.30am – 2.30pm & 6.00pm – 10.30pm
(Mondays - Fridays)
The construction of the temporary changing rooms is in progress and is expected to be 10.30am – 2.30pm & 6.00pm – 10.30pm
completed this July. Please bear with us for any inconvenience caused while the work is (Saturdays)
going on. The Golf Wing renovation will kick-start immediately after the completion of the 9.30am – 2.30pm & 6.00pm – 10.30pm
temporary changing rooms. (Sundays & Public Holidays)

Moving away from golf, we have changed the surface of one squash court recently and contact Us
will be looking into upgrading the other sports facilities from time to time. If you have any
suggestions for improvements, whether it has to do with the golf course, customer service, General Line 03-5122 3700
F&B or clubhouse facilities, do let us know. We welcome all constructive feedback as that
will guide us in our efforts to enhance the KPGCC experience. General Manager (ext 106)

In closing, I hope all our Muslim members had a joyous Hari Raya celebration with Club Manager (ext 115)
beloved family and friends. Here's to an amazing, productive second half of the year!
Golf Manager (ext 145)
TANG Meng Loon
Golf Counter (ext 101/102)

Sports Counter (ext 133)

Banquet (ext 122)

Golfers’ Terrace (ext 125)

Chinese Restaurant (ext 126)

Poolside Café (ext 127)

Membership (ext 140)

Accounts (ext 138)

HR & Admin (ext 143)

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oasis permai 3 july-Sept 2017

malaysian golf awards / june monthly medal

KPGCC Wins ‘Best Maintained Golf
Course’ Award

The top achievers of Malaysian golf were celebrated at the Another proud moment captured on camera
Malaysian Golf Awards 2017 presented by Club Car, staged
on May 12 at Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

Organised by ParGolf in collaboration with the
Malaysian Golf Association (MGA), the Malaysian Golf
Awards is the nation’s only industry-wide awards
recognising deserving individuals, golf clubs and
companies for their achievements and contributions in the
previous year. The awards spanned 14 categories and the
winners were selected based on voting by a 50-strong
panel comprising MGA committee members, ParGolf
editorial personnel and selected golf industry personalities.

Winning the ‘Best Maintained Golf Course in Malaysia’
award for the fifth time, KPGCC continues to lead the way
in course maintenance with its super-slick greens, pristine
fairways and excellent landscaping.

Congratulations, KPGCC!

Overall Gross Smashing Sunday!

Placing Name Hcp Score
3 77
Winner Jimmy Chia
Hcp Score
12 64 The June Monthly Medal, played on
12 67 the lovely morning of June 11,
A MEDAL 11 68 rounded up a band of enthusiastic
8 72 golfers for a ‘Sunday showdown’ of
Placing Name 7 72 sorts at our award-winning course.

Winner Chin Tat Keong Played amidst pleasant weather
conditions, the stroke play event
1st Runner-Up Yeoh Kok Wah eventually saw Jimmy Chia
being named the Overall Gross
2nd Runner-Up Yong Kim Shoon winner, while the A, B and C
Medal categories were won by
4th Frankie Choo Chin Tat Keong, Leslie Loo Chay Leong
and Koe Soo Seong respectively.
5th Raimon Arvindra Meanwhile over in the Ladies
category, Cecilia Tang Poh Choo
B MEDAL edged all competition aside to
capture the winner’s title.
Placing Name Hcp Score

Winner Leslie Loo Chay Leong 14 67

1st Runner-Up Ee Pok 14 70 ocb

2nd Runner-Up Lum Thiam Cheong 13 70 ocb

4th Phua Tai Loong 16 70

5th Lee Hong Tat 14 72

C MEDAL Medal A winner Chin Tat Keong (L) with
Assistant GM Sheren Yong

Placing Name Hcp Score
24 68
Winner Koe Soo Seong 21 69 ocb
24 69 ocb
1st Runner-Up Eng Yew Keong 23 69
19 70
2nd Runner-Up Sung Yau Min

4th Loy Fook Foo

5th Ong Chong Bung

LADIES

Placing Name Hcp Score

Winner Cecilia Tang Poh Choo 25 67

1st Runner-Up Tan Chai Kim 25 71

2nd Runner-Up Yap Lai Ling 23 72 Golfers game for a fantastic round!

oasis permai 4 july-Sept 2017

Interclub Match – KPGCC vs Song Be Golf Resort / april MONTHLY MEDAL

Fantastic Face-Off CHAMPIONS KOTA PERMAI GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

KPGCC golfers came together on April 8 for a friendly interclub match against Overall Pair KPGCC
Song Be Golf Resort.
Placing Name Points
At the end of the 2-Ball Better Ball event, KPGCC beat Song Be after
amassing 266 points, with Deborah Wong Moey Hua and Lee Seu Eng emerging Winners Deborah Wong Moey Hua 46
KPGCC's best overall pair. Ellyza Lee Seu Eng

Following a challenging yet 1st Runners-Up Gilbert Low Kam Wong 45
immensely enjoyable outing, Charlie Lau Thean Chye
all competitors relished an
entertaining and laidback 2nd Runners-Up Lam Fai Meng 43
fellowship accompanied by Chan Kok Meng
pleasing F&B, peppered with
delightful camaraderie.  

Way to go, Team KPGCC! Overall Pair Song Be

Team Song Be in good spirits Placing Name Points

Winners Lee Xuan Phuong 43
Ton That Trinh

1st Runners-Up Le Hong Nguyen 40
  Tran Ngoc Thai

  

Excitement in the air! Kudos to Team KPGCC

Awesome April Round

The April Monthly Medal rounded up eager KPGCCian
golfers for a challenging and fun round. Played on
April 9 in a 2-Ball Better Ball format, the golfers tackled
our pristine fairways whilst enjoying the surrounding
nature. At the end of play, Norshid Ali and Lee Chee Hian
topped the standings with 49 points, while Ng Eu Chieng
and Ng Sin Kiong settled for second place with 47 points
on countback.

Placing Name Hcp Pts

Winners Norshid Ali 20 49

Lee Chee Hian 23

1st Runners-Up Ng Eu Chieng 11 47 ocb

  Ng Sin Kiong 18

Winners Norshid Ali and Lee Chee Hian 2nd Runners-Up Tan Vi Kung 6 47
  Loo Chay Leong 13

4th Tan Kean Tat 16 46 ocb
  Au Zhen Nick 6

5th Kunasegaran Karuppan 15 46 ocb
Ghanesh Periasamy 14

6th Seto Kok Meng 20 46 ocb
  Law Jin Seng 20

7th Ching Wee Chun 11 46
William Cheah Kwai Keong 3

8th Ali Bakri Borhah 9 45
 
Ready for tee-off! Time to chill Mohd Roslee Abdul Ghani 11

 

oasis permai 5 july-Sept 2017

message from the golf chairman / golf course update

Message Greetings fellow golfers! It has been an eventful When on the fairways, walk forward to
from the first half of the year – with the recent conclusion your ball if it is safe to do so; take no more than
golf committee of the riveting 2017 Club Championships that one practice swing. Usually the player furthest
Chairman had golf enthusiasts putting on outstanding from the hole plays first, but recently The R&A
performances on our award-winning golf course. encouraged players to play ‘ready golf’ which
Congratulations to the Men’s, Senior and Ladies indicates that players should play when they are
champions! ready to do so, rather than adhering strictly to the
“farthest from the hole plays first” stipulation in
Now, speaking of award-winning course, the Rules of Golf. When ‘ready golf’ is observed,
KPGCC bagged the Best Maintained Golf Course please act sensibly to ensure that playing out of
in Malaysia award during the May-held Malaysian turn does not endanger other players.
Golf Awards. This is the fifth time that the club
has won this recognition, and we all should be And when you are on the green, take every
extremely proud of this achievement and strive club that you may need with you. Repair your
to keep the course in pristine condition at all own ball marks and avoid stepping on another
times. player’s putting line. Players begin putting when
all balls are on the green; the person furthest
In order for us to do that, here is a reminder away from the hole putts first. On long putts,
for all golfers on taking care of our course as it is have another player attend the flagstick. Mark
indeed a collective effort. Please adhere to the your ball if it is in the path of another player’s
‘No Smoking On The Greens’ rule. Cigarette butts ball. Record all scores on the next tee.
are an eyesore on course, so I urge all smokers to
strictly abide by this rule so that our greens are I thank you in advance for your understanding
always visually immaculate and inviting – be it and cooperation. Let us all work together to
for club members or guests. ensure that golfing at KPGCC is always a fun and
memorable experience for everyone!
I would also like to touch a little bit on the
pace of play as this seems to be an issue for NG SAY HOE
those who play golf regularly here at KPGCC.

Golf Course Update: Hole 7

Here’s a quick update in relation to Hole 7 – a footbridge has been constructed at the hole
for players to walk across from the fairways to the greens which will help speed up play.

BEFORE WORK IN PROGRESS

oasis permai 6 july-Sept 2017

media golf

Rousing Media Outing

The 2017 Media Golf tournament drew a total of 81 golfers comprising both print MEDIA CATEGORY
and digital media from Malaysia and neighbouring Singapore on the lovely morning
of May 17. Also joining the field were retailers, event partners and sponsors along Placing Name Hcp Points
with top Club officials, eager to take on KPGCC’s stimulating course.
Winner Jackie Teo 9 37 ocb
Accompanied by perfect weather conditions, the participants teed-off at 8am
in high spirits, playing based on Stableford System 36 format. At the end of play, 1st Runner-Up Imran Mohd Nor 15 37
it was an elated Jackie Teo (of Golf Vacations) – playing off a 9 handicap – who
topped the Media Category with 37 points on countback. In second place was 2nd Runner-Up Mahathir Mohamad 14 36 ocb
Imran Mohd Nor (Utusan Malaysia), while third spot went to Mahathir Mohamad
(Media Prima) on 36 points on countback. 4th Sukumaran 19 36 ocb

Over in the Guest Category, 11-handicapper Roy Chandra (Dream Golf Events) 5th Aziz Abdul Hassan 19 36 ocb
took top honours on 38 points. Coming in second and third with 37 points on
countback were Kevin Chan (Transview) and Farhan Fikri (Faiz Rice), respectively. 6th Benny Teo 23 36

Post-game, all participants and guests were treated to a delectable buffet 7th Mohd Sharif Omar 16 35 ocb
spread amidst a truly spectacular setting in the Permai Ballroom which saw the
on-course excitement amped up a few notches indoors, especially with cool, 8th Andrew Ng 18 35 ocb
refreshing glasses of Carlsberg adding to the merriment.
9th Muhd Rizal Sarbini 19 35 ocb

10th Arep Kulal 23 35

11th Ismadi Abdul Manap 18 34 ocb

12th Zaini Salihin 24 34

Ready for a good challenge!

Media champion Jackie Teo Smile for the camera! Just 'chilling'

oasis permai 7 july-Sept 2017

senior club championship

Sensational Seniors

Senior Champion Zakaria Mohammad with Golf Committee Chairman Champ Zakaria being congratulated by fellow golfers
Ng Say Hoe (L) and Sr Group GM Tang

Played from May 6-7 amidst Best Dressed Day 1 – Tee Tuan Leong Best Dressed Day 2 – Wong Pau San Yes, I did it!
pleasant sunny conditions, the
2017 Senior Club Championship
showcased senior golfers’ fairway
skills and determination as they
navigated our challenging course.

At the end of play, it was
Zakaria Mohamad who clinched
the Gross title with a two-day
total of 157, seven shots ahead
of runner-up Goh Kian Yong.
Third place went to 11-handicapper
Ng Fatt Choon, with a total of
166.

In the Nett category,
meanwhile, Abdul Razak Yahya
topped the standings with a
two-day total of 139. Second and
third places were determined via
countback with Phang Ah Kheon
claiming runner-up spot on 141,
followed by Lim Yun On on third.

Gross

Placing Name Hcp Score
6 157 (77-80)
Champion Zakaria Mohammad 6 164 (81-83)
11 166 (84-82)
1st Runner-Up Goh Kian Yong

2nd Runner-Up Ng Fatt Choon

Nett

Placing Name Hcp Score
10 139 (71-68)
Champion Abdul Razak Yahya 17 141 ocb (68-73)
23 141 (65-76)
1st Runner-Up Phang Ah Kheon

2nd Runner-Up Lim Yun On This year's champs were transported to the prize presentation
ceremony via superbikes

oasis permai 8 july-Sept 2017

ladies club championship

Girls Got Game!

The 2017 Ladies Club Championship, played from May 6-7, turned Gross
up some outstanding golfing action by an impressive bunch of lady
golfers as they tackled our fairways in lovely sunny conditions. Placing Name Hcp Score
10 161 (81-80)
At the end of play, Dato’ Azlina Abd Aziz clinched the Gross title Champion Dato' Azlina Abd Aziz 7 164 (82-82)
with a two-day total of 161. 12 176 (90-86)
1st Runner-Up Doris Yee Shoo Feng
Trailing by three shots in second-place was Doris Yee Shoo Feng, Hcp Score
while Ong Gim Hong settled for third spot on 176. 2nd Runner-Up Ong Gim Hong 16 144 (73-71)
26 147 (77-70)
The Nett category saw Fong Poh Choo emerge the winner Nett 18 150 (73-77)
with a total of 144, while Tan Chai Kim, three shots back, claimed
runner-up honours. Third spot went to Ellyza Lee Seu Eng, Placing Name
who scored a total of 150.
Champion Fong Poh Choo

1st Runner-Up Tan Chai Kim

2nd Runner-Up Ellyza Lee Seu Eng

Ladies Champion Dato' Azlina with Golf Committee Chairman
Ng Say Hoe (L) and Sr Group GM Tang

Best Dressed Day 1 – Alice Kho Best Dressed Day 2 – Fong Poh Choo

Caught in action!

Lovely day made lovelier! Time to hole-out!

oasis permai 9 july-Sept 2017

men's club championship

Stellar Showcase Of Power And Grit

Congrats, Jimmy!

Men's Champion Jimmy Choo with Golf Committee Chairman Champ Jimmy slipping on the coveted 'Green Jacket' with a little help from
Ng Say Hoe (L) and Sr Group GM Tang Golf Committee Chairman Ng Say Hoe and Sr Group GM Tang

The highly-anticipated 2017 Club Championships brought together The prize presentation ceremony saw the Men’s and Senior
golf enthusiasts to KPGCC’s resplendent fairways for some thrilling Champions being presented with their customary Green Jackets as
golfing action. good friends and fellow golfers continued to cheer on the winners,
making the event a truly special and memorable affair. (Ladies
The Men’s Club Championship was played from May 12-14, Champion Dato' Azlina, however, was unable to attend the ceremony.)
a week after the Senior and Ladies Championship. The three-day
event rounded up some of the Club’s most talented golfers and put Congratulations to all the Champions! We look forward to the
their fairway prowess to the test. next edition which will surely be another riveting three days of
outstanding golf and spirited merriment.
Played based on Strokeplay format, the event saw a total of
107 excited participants taking to the pristine KPGCC course on a Gross Name Hcp Score
cool morning, ready to unleash their golfing skills. Placing Jimmy Chia Kee Joo 2 228 (76-73-79)
Champion Tajudin Supian 5 239 (81-78-80)
At the end of play, it was two-handicapper Jimmy Chia Kee Joo 1st Runner-Up Alan Chong Chek Fei 5 241 (76-79-86)
who claimed the Champion’s trophy and the ‘Green Jacket’ with a 2nd Runner-Up
three-day gross total of 228. Coming in second place 11 strokes
behind was Tajudin Supian, while Alan Chong Chek Fei settled for Nett Name Hcp Score
third spot with a score of 241. Placing Farhan Fikri 13 209 (71-70-68)
Champion Sallehudin Othman 11 216 (71-68-77)
Over in the Nett category, it was 13-handicapper Farhan Fikri 1st Runner-Up Rosdin Mohd Yusup 13 220 (76-70-74)
who prevailed, claiming top spot with a score of 209. Trailing in 2nd Runner-Up
second place seven points behind was Sallehudin Othman, while
Rosdin Mohd Yusup settled for second runner-up honours with a
score of 220.

oasis permai 10 july-Sept 2017

men's club championship

Proud champions with KPGCC Management Let the celebrations begin!

Best Dressed Day 1 – Eric Foo Best Dressed Day 2 – Tajudin Supian Best Dressed Day 3 – Ramlay Ahmad Major strategising in progress

Pumped up golfers eager to show off their fairway prowess
oasis permai 11 july-Sept 2017

club championships prize-presentation & dinner

Red Hot Affair

After golfers battled it out for top spots during the 2017 Club
Championships, it was time to let it all hang loose and let the
celebrations begin!

Feted with a lip-smacking buffet feast prepared by KPGCC’s
skilled chef, the attendees – clad in their best red and black
evening attire – had a wonderful time mingling with one another
and dancing the evening away.

The highlight of the evening certainly was the prize and
trophy presentation to the Champions of 2017.

All hail the Champions of 2017!

A little Mother's Day shout-out for the moms

Hole-in-One winner Lum Thiam Cheong Hole-in-One winner Sin Cheow Seng
(L) gets Faiz Rice and Fourteen set (L) bags Fourteen set
Spectacular set-up for this year's celebrations

Bottoms up! Good times!

Great entertainment by the live band Grand Lucky Draw winner Hannah flanked by Golf Committee
member Frankie Choo (L) and Ellyza Lee of Letz Travel
oasis permai 12 july-Sept 2017

message from the social committee chairman / badminton championship

Message Let me start by wishing all Muslim members all the different religions, and happily
from the Selamat Hari Raya Adilfitri and continuous good celebrate all the cultural festivities.
social health throughout the year – as well as the coming
committee years. At KPGCC, our membership consists of a good
Chairman mix of people from many different races, religions,
The second quarter of the year has seen the cultures and economic backgrounds. The various
successful completion of the various annual sports sports and social activities the club puts together
championships. However, we had to postpone the consistently is a wonderful platform to foster
tennis event due to upcoming rectification and stronger ties between us, and the ever-enthusiastic
improvement works to the tennis courts. member participation at all these events is only
Hopefully the tennis championships can be held testament to our spirit of unity and friendship.
as soon as the works are completed.
Let us all continue to support these initiatives
Recently we have all seen the ugly side of the which, without a doubt, help strengthen the bond
human race with the atrocities committed against among members, and deepen our love for our
fellow beings in the form of terrorism. These celebrated club.
unfortunate events are happening in many
countries and are causing certain damage to the Let us make KPGCC a better place for each and
social fabric of family life. every one of us!

As Malaysians living in this country, we are all LIM MING LEE
very blessed in that we have long embraced each
other’s differences with open arms, respect

Superb Shuttlers Men’s Doubles Open (MDO)

The 2017 Badminton Championship, held from May 5-7, brought together KPGCC’s Cha mpions Ong Tai Sing
badminton enthusiasts for a showdown of skill on our courts as they competed for Koh Keng hoong
top spots in their respective events.

Run ners-Up Terence Eng
Helsinki Lim

Chow Mun Wai
S emi-Finalists Tony Wong
Teo Boon Teong
Amry Yie

Men’s Doubles
Combined Age 90 & Above (MD90)

Geared up for a great time Men’s Singles Open (MSO) Champions Terence Eng
Ready for a showdown! Khoo Ong
Champion Khoo Boon How
Runner-Up Amri Yie R unners-Up Helsinki Lim
CK Lim
Semi-Finalists Tony Wong
Yong Kok Hoe Semi-Finalists Albert Leong
Khoo Boon How
Wong VC
Ngau Ee Chuan

Men’s Doubles
Combined Age 100 & Above (MD100)

Ladies’ Doubles Open (LDO) Cha mpions Khoo Say Lock
Run ners-Up Khoo Ong
Champions Jovince Lim Chan Tat Kong
Sharon Phua Simon Tan

Runners-Up Shirley Wong Ding Meng Kok
Chan Kam Sim Semi-Finalists 
KC Goh
S emi-Finalists Lily Ching Danny See
Nicole Thum
Yap Kah Hin

oasis permai 13 july-Sept 2017

ramadhan charity special

Joyful Féte Of Charity And Love

An evening of good fun for all

KPGCC Management and Committee handing out duit raya to the children Daily necessity items contribution from KPGCC

In hopes of spreading the message of love and rich, spicy Lontong to Asam Laksa, Sr Group GM Tang presenting a Raya hamper
in the spirit of Hari Raya, KPGCC hosted a attendees – both the young and young-at- to the home's caretaker Puan Zarina
special Majlis Berbuka Puasa on June 7 for heart – were kept entertained by talented
some 38 underprivileged children from the magician and illusionist Hafidz The Wizard,
Pertubuhan Anak Yatim Opah Hasnah. who had everyone absolutely mesmerized.

This year’s Ramadhan charity event was KPGCC Committee members were also
made that much more special with the present during the dinner, mingling with the
attendance of Malaysia’s print and digital kids and making sure everyone had a good
golf media – a first-ever for the Club during a time. Later on, to the children’s delight, they
CSR initiative. were gifted with duit raya and goodie bags
by the KPGCC Management team as well as
The children, aged between 2 and 18 Committee members.
years old, as well as representatives from
the orphanage were treated to a fabulous Part of the Club’s Corporate Social
Sinar Ramadhan buffet dinner at the Poolside Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the charity
Pavilion. Apart from indulging in an array of event also served to spread festive joy to the
splendidly-prepared dishes ranging from less fortunate by giving and sharing. Such
beautifully seasoned Nasi Arab with Mutton charity drives have become a hallmark of the
Curry to succulent Roast Lamb, Club as part of its CSR drive since 2008.

oasis permai 14 july-Sept 2017

ramadhan charity special

KPGCC Committee members handing out duit raya and goodie bags to the kids
KPGCC Sr Group GM Tang and MarCom Manager Vivien with several members of the media

An amusing 'Simon Says' session with Hafidz The Wizard Happy faces all around!

The children were thrilled to have their photos taken Kiddos helping Hafidz The Wizard in action
with the entertaining Hafidz The Wizard themselves to the food

oasis permai 15 july-Sept 2017

message from the liaison committee chairman / New Affiliation – Quinta Do Lago GC

Message The Liaison Committee held its full meeting with members, and I encourage more benefits to be
from the the Management in February and we sincerely added in the future. It is nevertheless a wonderful
liaison appreciate the Management’s tireless effort to start of a great gesture from the Management to
committee work together with the Liaison Committee for the foster greater relations among members.
Chairman benefit of the club as well as members.
We trust the Management shall continuously
The Management has started the upgrading strive to improve the club's amenities including the
works on the new changing room as planned, and F&B facilities to provide an overall good experience
this facelift will certainly play a hand in further for members and guests.
boosting KPGCC’s status as a top-of-mind golf club
in the country. In the long run, this will only benefit Have a wonderful time at the club!
all members, so a huge ‘Kudos’ goes out to the
Management team and we hope more will be done TUNG BENG LEE
to further enhance the value of KPGCC.

I am happy to say that the ‘birthday vouchers’
giveaway to members has been well-received by all

portugal Quinta Do Lago Golf Club

Set amongst 2,000 acres of Portugal's picturesque Ria Formosa Natural Park, Quinta do Lago has been at the forefront of European
golf with three award-winning championship courses – the South Course, North Course and Laranjal Course, all matched by
outstanding practice facilities.

Named ‘Best New Golf Course in Europe’ at the 2014 World Golf Awards, Quinta do Lago’s North Course is a playable and fun tract
for golfers of all abilities, redesigned by renowned American golf architect Beau Welling and European Ryder Cup winning captain
Paul McGinley.

Quinta do Lago’s South Course, an eight-time venue of the Portuguese Open, is a great test for players of all levels, with lightning-
fast, giant-sized greens and a plethora of Augusta-style bunkers among the many highlights.

A Quinta do Lago Off Roundabout 1, Terms & Conditions
8135-024 Almancil, Portugal – Complimentary green fee applicable on Weekdays
T (351) 289 390 700
W www.quintadolago.com and Sunday afternoons only
– Nominal €35 green fee applies for North Course,

South Course and Laranjal Course
– Eight (8) times per calendar year
– Maximum three (3) paying guests per occasion

oasis permai 16 july-Sept 2017

golf wing renovations update / squash court renovation update

Golf Wing Renovations Update

Major renovations are underway at KPGCC’s Golf Wing for a brand new look and feel!
While we are committed to elevating our patrons’ experience at the club with these renovations,
we have also endeavoured to provide everyone with the same level of comfort during this
crucial period by actually constructing several interim areas to ensure that our service remains
uninterrupted, pending the creation of the new permanent structures.
We do apologise for any inconvenience caused, and are all excitedly awaiting the unveiling of
the new Golf Wing once renovations are completed in 2018.

DESCRIPTION TIMELINE

Construction of ‘new’ interim areas:

1. Bag Drop Area

2. Golf Registration
2nd Quarter of 2017
3. Golf Office

4. Changing Rooms

5. Buggy Charging Station

Commencement of renovations and extensions to Main Lobby 3rd Quarter of 2017

Completion of renovations 1st Quarter of 2018

Squash Court Update: Flooring

The floor is one of two principal playing surfaces of
a squash court. In order to ensure that members enjoy
their game of squash, the club has replaced the
flooring of Squash Court 1 with a brand new one.

WORK IN PROGRESS WORK completed

oasis permai 17 july-Sept 2017

tee talk

oasis permai 18 july-Sept 2017

KPGCC Swimming Championship / MSSS / MIAG

The Fast & Fearless BEST AGE GROUP

One for the album BOYS
The KPGCC Swimming Championship, held on April 23, was an outstanding success with a
whole load of KPGCC swimmers putting forth their best performance in their respective Group Name Gold Medals
events that were competed, such as the 50m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke,
50m Butterfly, 100m Freestyle and 100m Breaststroke. # 1 Yap Rong Yi 5

# 2 Joshua Liew 3

# 3 Sherman 7

# 4 U Chun Yin 7

# 5 Nicholas Kong Fei 7

girls Gold Medals
Group Name 4
# 1 Intan Anaqah 5
# 2 Khoo Yee Yan 7
# 3 Yap Inn She 5
# 4 Cherlynn Pua 5
# 5 Chen Shin-Ni

Aqua Wonders Young, Bold,
Inspiring!
Held from February 14-17 at Pusat Akuatik Darul Ehsan in Shah Alam, the
Selangor Schools Swimming Championship 2017 (MSSS) saw some of the The 2017 Malaysia
best young swimmers from the state outdo one another in their respective
events, with a number of KPGCC swimmers chosen to represent their Invitational Age
schools – headlined by aquatic wonder Eunice Pua Jia Hui.
Group (MIAG)
Not only did Eunice (age 9) haul a total of four Gold and one Bronze
medals in her individual events (Girls’ 10 & Under category), she was Swimming
also crowned the Best Swimmer/Overall Champion in her age group.
(Eunice even broke the 100m Freestyle meet record – the only Championship,
record-breaker in the Primary Schools category.)
which took place
“Congratulations to Eunice,” expressed a proud Coach Aji, who’s
coached Eunice since she was four years old. at Pusat Akuatik

In the Medley Relay event, Eunice’s team-up with Alicia Ang (10) and Hang Jebat in
Yap Inn Xuan (7) led to a Bronze medal. Jayna Goh (11) bagged two Gold
medals, while Cherilynn Pua (14) and Koay Jia Qi (14) claimed two Bronze Melaka from March Coach Zalah takes a 'wefie' with
medals each in the Freestyle Relay and Medley Relay events respectively. 9-12, drew Eunica Pua and Jayna Goh
young and talented
“Well done to all the swimmers who continue to make us proud,”
added Coach Aji. swimming enthusiasts from Hong Kong, Indonesia,

China, India and Sri Lanka and, of course, Malaysia

(represented by various states).

Team Selangor included three KPGCC swimmers,

namely Eunice Pua (age 9), Jayna Goh (10) and

Chong Zheng Yew (10), with KPGCC Head Coach

Syaizalah Kamaruddin (Coach Zalah) once again

appointed as coach of Team Selangor.

“The Club would like to congratulate Coach Zalah

for his appointment as Selangor Coach and for his

swimmers’ fantastic achievements at such a young

age,” expressed Ismail Ibrahim, KPGCC Head of Sports

and Recreation.

The incredibly-gifted KPGCC swimmers finished

the four-day meet by setting new personal best times

in most of the events, with Eunice and Jayna claiming

Cherilynn Pua and Koay Jia Qi, Eunice Pua, Alicia Ang and Yap Inn Xuan third places in both the Freestyle Relay and Medley
part of the relay team teamed up for the relay event
Relay Girls’ 10 & Under categories.

oasis permai 19 july-Sept 2017

know the rules / tee talk

knowThewith
rules deborah wong

Rule 3-2: Failure To
Hole Out In Stroke Play

It was rather disheartening to note that is allowed only in match play, but forbidden replace the ball, as required by Rule 18-2,
some members were disqualified during our in stroke play. and holed out. He played from the next tee. Is
recent Senior & Ladies Club Championships the competitor disqualified under Rule 3-2 for
due to their failure to hole out. The following are two decisions derived failing to hole out?
from the Decision Book: Answer: Yes.
As our annual Club Championships are
based on stroke play, Rule 3-2 clearly states Decision 3-2/1 However, should a competitor breach
if a competitor fails to hole out at any hole Question: In stroke play, a competitor this Rule, he/she can correct his/her mistake
and does not correct his/her mistake before concedes his fellow-competitor a short putt before making a stroke from the next teeing
making a stroke at the next teeing ground, and knocks the ball away. The fellow ground, in which event, the golfer will be
or, in the case of the last hole of the round, competitor lifts his ball, does not replace penalised two strokes but will avoid the
before leaving the putting green, HE/SHE IS it as required by Rule 18-4 and plays from disqualification penalty.
DISQUALIFIED. the next tee. What is the ruling?
Answer: The fellow-competitor is disqualified It’s a good practice to adhere to Rule 3-2
Such unfortunate incidents are largely (Rule 3-2). even during your normal golfing rounds as
attributed to habitual practices of using the long as you stay in good pace.
“given” rule during normal social rounds Decision 3-2/2
without realising the grave consequences of Question: In stroke play, a competitor’s ball
breaching Rule 3-2 during stroke play stopped on the lip of the hole and on impulse
competitions. he blew the ball into the hole. He did not

The so-called “given” rule or concession

Tee Talk: Trouble Shots

Most golf courses are very seldom flat, so here Downhill Lie – Downhill lie will decrease When In Trouble – When you are in
are some suggestions/tips for playing sidehill, the loft of the club. Make an effort to trouble, try to think realistically. If you feel
downhill and uphill lies. swing with the contour of the ground. you can get over that tree with a 7-iron,
Take a more lofted club to make sure the use an 8-iron. If you think a 5-iron will stay
As there are different severities of uphill ball gets up. under those branches, use a 4-iron. This
and downhill lies, always take a practice swing approach helps take the pressure off the
to find out where the club is striking the Uphill Sidehill – Take your practice swing. shot and puts the percentage on your side.
ground. If the divot is towards the back foot, Note where the club is striking the ground If the situation is very severe, play a shot
simply move so that the ball is back in the and play the ball accordingly in relation that you know will
stance. If the divot is nearer the front foot, to the feet. Take a slightly shorter grip. get you into a
move so the ball is forward in the stance. The ball will tend to go left; compensate good position for
by aiming right. the next shot.
As the practice swing acts as a rehearsal
for the actual shot, this is the most accurate Downhill Sidehill – Take your practice Wong Hon Mun
way of determining where the ball should be swing. Note where the club strikes the Teaching Professional
played in relation to the feet on hilly terrain. ground and play the ball accordingly in
relation to the feet. The ball will tend
Uphill Lie – Uphill lie will increase the loft of to go right; compensate by aiming left.
the club. Make an effort to swing with the
contour of the ground.

oasis permai 20 july-Sept 2017

oasis permai 21 july-Sept 2017

F&B – poolside café

Appease those hunger pangs with lip-smacking, thirst-quenching
combos available at the Poolside Cafe. Savour an array of finger-licking
goodness that tastes just as scrumptious as they look!
july

American Breakfast set Black pepper Udon Mee set
Member RM18.00 Visitor RM21.00 Member RM18.00 Visitor RM21.00

august

Chicken Skewers With Rice set Lamb Masala With Rice set
Member RM23.00 Visitor RM27.00 Member RM25.00 Visitor RM29.00

september

Chicken Chop With Butter Rice set Tomyam seafood Mee Hoon set
Member RM23.00 Visitor RM27.00 Member RM17.00 Visitor RM20.00

*Prices quoted are subject to 6% Goods & Services Tax and 10% Service Charge ** All monthly promotion combos come with one complimentary beverage of the day and pudding

oasis permai 22 july-Sept 2017

f&B – golfers' terrace

Having the munchies? Well then, head over to the Golfers’ Terrace
and satiate your taste-buds with scrumptious flavours that will have
you coming back for more!
july

murtabak set Visitor RM21.00 Naan Baked With Cheese set (Served With Curry & Dalcha)
Member RM18.00 Member RM18.00 Visitor RM21.00

august

bitter gourd fried kuey teow set Hokkien udon noodles set
Member RM18.00 Visitor RM21.00 Member RM18.00 Visitor RM21.00

september

chicken & prune parcels set Chicken pitas with beetroot salad set
Member RM19.00 Visitor RM23.00 Member RM19.00 Visitor RM23.00

*Prices quoted are subject to 6% Goods & Services Tax and 10% Service Charge ** All monthly promotion combos come with one complimentary beverage of the day and pudding

oasis permai 23 july-Sept 2017

oasis permai 24 july-Sept 2017