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MANAGEMENT TEAM

GENERAL MANAGER Mr. Tang Meng Loon

CLUB MANAGER En. Sharudin Kamarudin

FINANCE MANAGER Ms. Lee Ai Ling

HEAD OF GOLF En. Johan Fariz

COURsE sUpERINtENDENt Mr. Lee Chee Keen

HEAD OF FOOD & BEVERAGE Mr. Thanabalasingam

HEAD OF spORts & RECREAtION

En. Ismail Ibrahim

HEAD OF HR & ADMIN Ms. Priscilla Cheong

HEAD OF CLUBHOUsE MAINtENANCE

Mr. Stephen A/L Sinniah

LIAISON COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN Mr. Chong Thean Yong

DEpUtY CHAIRMAN Mr. Maurice Tan Eng Tat

sECREtARY Mr. Albert Loh Chee Wee

COMMIttEE MEMBER Mr. Richard Ng Chee Seng

COMMIttEE MEMBER Mr. Toh Chen Hock

GOLF COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN Mr. Ng Say Hoe

DEpUtY CHAIRMAN En. Ali Bakri Bin Borhah

DIsCIpLINARY CHAIRMAN

Datuk Ayob Bin Mohamed

HANDICAp sUB-COMMIttEE CHAIRMAN

Mr. Gilbert Low Kam Wong

LADIEs CAptAIN Ms. Deborah Wong

COMMIttEE MEMBER

Mr. Mahathavan A/L Ramasamy

COMMIttEE MEMBER Mr. Frankie Choo

SPORTS, SOCIAL & RECREATION COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN Mr. Lim Ming Lee

DEpUtY CHAIRMAN

Mr. Charles Ong Theng Chiang

COMMIttEE MEMBER Mr. Leslie Morgan

COMMIttEE MEMBER Ms. Fong Poh Choo

COMMIttEE MEMBER Mr. Khoo Chai Ee

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE

Mr. tang Meng Loon, En. sharudin Kamarudin,

Ms. Lee Ai Ling, Ms. Kong Ai Lin

message from theClub Captain

MESSAGES

Golf is a funny game. You could be playing the best golf of your life today and the very next day you struggle to get the ball past the ladies tee. Or one day you seem to be able to sink every putt within 20 feet while in the very next round, you three-putt almost every green.

But one thing must remain constant in every round of golf – etiquette, which is part and parcel of the Royal & Ancient Game. the underlying principle behind etiquette is consideration for your fellow golfers and for the golf course, so things such as replacing

divots and repairing ball marks are part and parcel of golfing etiquette.

My point is this – if you wish to be regarded as a true golfer, play the game as it was meant to be played and this includes repairing ball marks on the green. I still see some members who do not bother to do so and that not only makes me feel sad but also sorry for them. No matter how good these members are at the game, they will never be true golfers until they learn and implement proper golfing etiquette.

It’s been a while since we hosted a big professional event but, as most of you have probably heard by now, the RM1.2 million Worldwide Holdings selangor Masters comes to KpGCC this July 20 - 23. With the stars of the Asian tour in action as well as our own stalwarts such as Ben Leong and Danny Chia, it will definitely be a great event and we hope that members will come in full force to enjoy some great golf.

the course will be closed from July 18 - 24 to facilitate the staging of the tournament and I would like to thank members in advance for their understanding. High-profile tournaments such as the selangor Masters do a great deal to elevate the club’s image and giving up our playing rights for just over a week is a small price to pay.

speaking of playing rights, I would like to urge all members to utilise the online tee-time booking service. We live in a modern world where everything and everyone is connected by the click of a mouse, so let’s make use of it!

to the winners of the recent club championship, congratulations on a great show! Your excellence spurs average golfers like me to work harder and make our games better!

Happy Clubbing!

Yg. Bhg. Dato’ Setia Hj. Mohd Adzib bin Mohd Isa

jul-sep 2011 oasis permai 3

It seems like only a few weeks ago that we welcomed 2011 and we are now in the second half of the year. time, indeed, passes by quickly and stops for nothing and no one.

As most of you already know, the big news in the second half is that top-class professional golf returns to Kota permai with the staging of the Worldwide Holdings selangor Masters this July 20 - 23. the RM1.2 million tournament is a full-field Asian tour event and we can expect to see some fascinating golf from the region’s leading professionals as well as our own top players.

I hope that all members will bear with us for the closure of the course from July 18 - 24 to facilitate the staging of the tournament. You are all invited to turn up in full force to support our local professionals as they battle for honours – it’s going to be quite a tournament and you don’t want to miss the action!

Our very own club championship in June was an exciting event and I must commend the enthusiasm and commitment displayed by members during the senior, ladies and men’s events. I am sure all the participants had a challenging yet enjoyable time playing the course in full championship condition, with the greens rolling at 11.5 feet on the stimpmeter. My heartiest congratulations to the winners and special thanks to all the sponsors and staff for making this year’s championship a successful and memorable one.

since the implementation of the ‘No smoking’ policy on course. there has been a marked reduction in the number of cigarette butts on the course and to those members who smoke, thank you for adhering to the policy. Keep it up and remember – love our golf course and it will love us back!

Another golf course that members will love is the Chiangmai Highlands Golf & spa Resort, one of the premier golf clubs in thailand, which is our latest affiliation. Rest assured that the management will continue to tie up with more top courses in the Asia pacific region for members to enjoy.

the second half of 2011 will also see a number of sports events being held and I hope that members will render their full support and participate with gusto. these include the Junior sports Gala Night on July 2, followed by the Badminton Championship on July 16 - 17 and 23. then comes the tennis Championship on August 20 - 21 and 27 - 28; the subsequent month will see the squash Championship being held on september 17 - 18.

Finally, let me wish all our Muslim members an early Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!

Tang Meng Loon

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Kota Kemuning, 40460 shah Alam

selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

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message from theClub CaptainOPERATING HOURS

Swimming Pool 7.00am – 9.00pm (Closed on Mondays)Badminton 7.00am – 10.00pmTennis & Squash 7.00am – 10.00pmTable-tennis 7.00am – 10.00pmGymnasium 7.00am – 10.00pmDriving Range 7.00am – 12.00amGolfers’ Terrace 11.00am – 7.00pm Mondays6.30am – 9.00pm Tuesdays – Sundays (Extended to 11.00pm on night golfing day)Poolside Café 8.30am – 9.30pm Weekends & Public Holidays 11.30am – 9.30pm Tuesdays - FridaysRestfoRest Pub 4.00pm – 12am (Closed on Sundays)Pro Shop 7.30am – 8.00pm Tuesdays – SundaysChinese Restaurant 11.00am – 3.00pm, 6.00pm – 10.00pmHealth Centre 10.00am – 11.00pmSports Shop 10.00am – 9.00pm

message from the General Manager

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MESSAGES

WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS SELANGOR MASTERS


KPGCC will be the venue for Malaysia’s richest sole-sanctioned Asian tour event, the Worldwide Holdings selangor Masters, for the next two years.

the fifth edition of the RM1.2 million tournament will be staged at KpGCC this July 20 - 23 and members will be in for a real treat as an elite field of Asian tour stars are expected to take part. they include title holder Angelo Que of the philippines, former champion Ben Leong of Malaysia and other leading Malaysians such as Danny Chia and Iain steel. seri selangor Golf Club had been the venue for the past four years.

“It is a great pleasure and honour

for Kota permai to be selected as the host venue for the Worldwide Holdings selangor Masters. Our preparation for the tournament is in full progress and we expect our championship course to provide a strong challenge to Asia’s best players,” said KpGCC general manager tang Meng Loon.

the tournament also received a shot in the arm when a two-year contract extension with title sponsors Worldwide Holdings Berhad was announced during a press conference at KpGCC on June 7. selangor Menteri Besar tan sri Dato' seri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim graced the event with his

presence along with other VIps from the state government and Worldwide Holdings.

For the fourth successive year, Worldwide Holdings Berhad will title sponsor the tournament. “We are delighted to ink a new two-year extension for the tournament with the Asian tour where our aim will be to showcase selangor and Malaysia to the world. there is an abundance of world-class golf courses in selangor and we are looking forward to a new chapter of our tournament when we move to Kota permai,” said Worldwide Holdings chairman, Datuk Mohd Arif Ab. Rahman.

Please take note that the course will be closed from July 18 - 24 for the staging of the 2011 Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters.

The Club Management thanks all members for their kind understanding and welcomes everyone to watch the top stars of the Asian Tour in action this July.

course closure for selangor masters

Kota Permai to host Worldwide Holdings selangor masters for two years

Selangor state secretary Dato’ Mohammed Khusrin Munawi seals the deal with Kota Permai director Dato' Goon Heng Wah as Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Dato' Seri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim looks on.

LADIES' DAY PACKAGE

RM125 nett(Every Tuesday except public holidays, tee

times from 7.16am to 9.16am)


GOLF PROMOTIONAL PACKAGES (18 Holes)

Note: All rates are subject to change* All the above promotional packages are inclusive of green fee, buggy (twin sharing) and golfers' insurance

WEEKDAY MORNING PACKAGE

RM175 nett (Weekdays except public holidays, tee

times from 7.16am to 9.16am)

NIGHT GOLFING PACKAGE

RM135 nett - inclusive of night levy

(Every Tuesday, tee times from 4.30pm to 5.30pm)

RAmADHAN GOLF PROmOTION (AuGuST 1 – 30, 2011)

RM150 nett(Morning tee times – 7.30am to 9.15am / Afternoon

tee times – 12.00 noon to 2.00pm, minimum three players per flight, weekdays only)

cHiangmai HigHlands golf & sPa resortSet in the scenic foot-hills east of Chiangmai, Chiangmai Highlands is designed by schmidt-Curley Design and is proclaimed as one of the best new courses in Asia.

Opened for play in late 2005, the par 72 7063-yard course offers rolling fairways bordered by deep, flashed-up bunkers. panoramic views of the

surrounding mountains await on virtually every hole, with the first few holes winding through the lower elevations of the property past mountains and lakes before climbing to the dramatic signature hole, the par five 18th.

the large and undulating tifeagle greens usually roll between 10 and 11 feet on the stimpmeter.

Chiangmai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort167 Moo 2, tambol-On Nuar, King Amphur Mae-On, Chiangmai 50130, thailandtel: (66) 53 261354 Fax: (66) 53 261363Website: www.chiangmaihighlands.com

CONDItIONs• 8 times per calendar year• 50% off prevailing visitor’s green fees on weekdays and sunday afternoons only• Maximum three paying guests

neW affiliation

NEW AFFILIATION/ANNOuNCEMENTS/PROMOTIONS


SENIOR & LADIES CLuB CHAMPIONSHIP

Beauty & experience on the fairwaysSenior golfers and ladies show grace and skill in annual championship

The power of experience and elegance of the fairer sex took centre stage on the weekend of June 18 - 19 during the annual senior and ladies club championship.

With the course in superb condition with green speed in excess of 11 feet on the stimpmeter, the Club’s top senior and lady golfers battled hard over two days of intense competition but in good spirit and great camaraderie.

the ladies gross category saw 2009 winner Khairunhanisah Azlan Hanif chalk up her third victory to earn the title of 2011 KpGCC Ladies Club Champion. the former selangor junior player shot rounds of 78 and 79 for a winning total of 157, four shots ahead of defending champion Doris Yee who had rounds of 81 and 80. Ong Gim Hong took third place on 171.

16-handicapper Fong poh Choo bagged the ladies nett title with a total of 145 (72, 73), two shots ahead of runner-up Lee Kee Hoon (17). Helen Chong (21) was third on 150.

Ng thin poh shot successive 77s to claim the senior gross title with a total of 154, edging runner-up Johnny Wong by two shots. Khoo Gee seng was third on 161.

the senior nett title went to 19-handicapper phang Ah Kheon with a nett total of 137 (70, 67), just one ahead of runner-up Lim Ah Lek (19). tharmalingam (14) was one stroke further adrift in third place.

In the super senior championship for golfers aged 60 and above, golf committee chairman Ng say Hoe claimed the gross title with rounds of 89 and 81 for a total of 170. He edged runner-up Wan Mat Wan sulaiman by four shots.

the super senior nett title went to Koe Chong Jin (18) with a nett total of 145 (71, 74), pipping runner-up Ng Ah Chong (17) by a solitary stroke.

Out she goes!

Reading the line on KPGCC's super slick greens

Senior Best Dressed Day 1 – Tee Tuan Leong

2011 Senior Club Champion Ng Thin Poh2011 Ladies Club Champion Khairunhanisah Azlan Hanif

Senior Best Dressed Day 2 – Ng Say Hoe


Just like a pro!Ladies Best Dressed Day 2 – Wong Lai Lin

Catwalk on the fairways

Goodie collection in the morning!

Ladies Best Dressed Day 1 – Ong Gim Hong

SENIOR & LADIES CLuB CHAMPIONSHIP

Who's that behind the cloud of sand?

Former professional Johnny Wong Shou Cherng showed that age is no barrier when he stormed to the men’s gross title in the KpGCC club championship held on June 24 - 26.

the winning 60-year-old golfer shot rounds of 78, 76 and 82 for a total of 236, leaving Kittipat songcharoen a distant second on 243 (85-76-82). the win atoned for Wong’s runner-up finish in the preceding week’s senior Club Championship, when he lost by two shots to Ng thin poh.

third place went to 2008 champion William Cheah on 247 (81-78-88), while Willie Lim finished fourth on 250, edging Charlie Lau on countback.

six-time men’s champion Jimmy Chia did not defend his title as he is currently in the United states.

the nett title went to 15-handicapper Lim pan Ching with a three-day nett total of

213 (77-69-67), five shots clear of runner-up sallehudin Othman (10). third place went to Yohanathan (15) on 220.

Lim scored a hole-in-one at the par three 14th hole on day two and his feat was emulated by golf committee chairman Ng say Hoe. Unfortunately, Lady Luck did not smile on anyone in the final round and no one managed to drive home the Mazda 2 1.5 sedan on offer for a hole-in-one at the sixth hole.

the prize-giving ceremony incorporated the ladies, senior and super senior categories played the previous week. It was a fun-filled affair that lasted until late evening, with many staying back to enjoy the fellowship fuelled by free flow of beer and entertainment. those who failed to play well enough to feature among the prize winners had a chance to pick up nifty prizes in the lucky draw, including a titoni watch worth RM3,763.

MEN'S CLuB CHAMPIONSHIP


Johnny Wong romps home in style60-year-old former pro crowned as 2011 club champion with 11-shot victory

And a congratulatory kiss!Acknowledging the cheers Congratulations from his rivals

Johnny Wong (right) receives the trophy from GM Tang Meng Loon

Golf chairman Ng Say Hoe puts the green jacket on the champion


Men's Best Dressed Day 1 – Nakamura Toshimasa

Men's Best Dressed Day 2 – Frankie Choo

Men's Best Dressed Day 3 – Zakaria Bin Mohammad

Group photo of all the 2011 champions and management

Victory parade – a marching band led the champ to the prizegiving lunch

Don't mess with us! The referees on duty

Participants were treated to 'live' music

A 'flowery' start to the day

Blasting out in style!

MEN'S CLuB CHAMPIONSHIP

MAY MEDAL

champions for mayLam Fai Meng, Kamarul Ariffin, Samsol Kamal and Doris Yee emerged as the category winners in the May Monthly Medal tournament held on sunday, May 8.

Lam (10) won the A Medal title with a bogeyplay score of +9, while William Cheah (4) took runner-up honours on +3. Mohd Zaid Ibrahim (6) finished in third spot with a +2 score.

Kamarul (15) was the best among the B Medal players, scoring +5 to edge runner-up Chok Ng seong (16)

on countback. Yew Boon Foo (14) chalked up a +4 score to claim third place.

samsol (24) blazed the course to sign in a score of +8 and took the C Medal title ahead of Lee Hong tat (19) who scored +7. third place was bagged by Abdul Rashid Ismail who raked up a score of +6.

Doris (8), meanwhile, claimed the Ladies Medal with a par score, with Judy Kong (13) in second place on -1.

A MEDAL1st Lam Fai Meng (10) +92nd William Cheah (4) +33rd Mohd Zaid Ibrahim (6) +2

B MEDAL1st Kamarul Ariffin (15) +52nd Chok Ng seong (16) +53rd Yew Boon Foo (14) +4

C MEDAL1st samsol Kamal (24) +82nd Lee Hong tat (19) +73rd Abdul Rashid Ismail (20) +6

LADIES MEDAL1st Doris Yee shoo Feng (8) par2nd Judy Kong (13) -1

A Medal winner Lam Fai Meng (left) B Medal winner Kamarul Ariffin (right) C Medal winner Samsol Kamal (left) Ladies Medal winner Doris Yee (left)

10 oasis permai jul-sep 2011Deborah Wong giving her golf rules tips

golf committee cHairman's

messageThe annual club championship is here again. the driving range is now packed with golfers, both members and non-members.

With all the awards and accolades that the Club has

received the Management has assured us that the facilities will be improved to match our Club’s ever-improving profile.

this year’s club championship will again become more competitive. All previous runners-up have a good chance to contend for the prestigious title in the absence of Jimmy Chia. In case you are not aware, JC will be away in the Us for some time, so the competition is now thrown wide open. Best of luck to the contenders and best wishes to JC and his family. Do keep in touch, JC,

your good friends are always around.Like all previous championships the club

championship is treated very seriously by all members. Consequently, play may be slow for various reasons, especially since we have made the course condition more competitive befitting a club championship. so please exercise patience and understanding so that everyone can play their best and enjoy their golf.

Currently, on-course cleanliness has improved significantly with fewer cigarette butts thrown around. this is a very good sign – please keep it up. However, unrepaired ball marks on the greens are still prevalent. please ensure your caddies or you as golfers help us to keep the course in good condition.

HAppY GOLFING!

NG SAY HOE

Juniors show their mettleThe April Junior Golf Competition held on April 17 saw some amazing skills from KpGCC’s budding young stars.

Jolene Kam Jo Ling claimed the Under-19 title with a Bogey play score of +2. In second place on +1 was Doohan Lim sweking.

Meanwhile, the Under-12 title was claimed by Wayne Jin who returned

with a Bogey play score of -1. Au Zhen Nick took runner-up honours on -3.

the youngsters displayed impressive skills out on the course, with many showing maturity far beyond their tender years.

Members are encouraged to send their young ‘tigers’ to participate in this nine-hole competition, organised

by KpGCC on a monthly basis. this will help our juniors hone their competitive skills so that they will be able to do the Club proud when they participate in other junior events.

Golf also helps build character and prepare the children for the challenges that they will face later on in life.

GOLF COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE/JuNIOR COMPETITION

Under-19 runner-up Doohan LimUnder-19 winner Jolene Kam Under-12 winner Wayne Jin

Ladies Medal winner Doris Yee (left)

Increased tee-times for online booking!Due to members' demand, the management has increased the number of tee times available for online booking from 6 flights to 10 flights for the morning and afternoon sessions respectively. Members are encouraged to book their tee times online. Our online booking tee times effective July 15, 2011 are as follows:


Under-12 runner-up Au Zhen Nick

MORNINGFirst Nine : 8.33am, 8.40am, 8.47am, 9.01am, 9.08amSecond Nine : 8.34am, 8.41am, 8.48am, 9.02am, 9.09am

AFTERNOONFirst Nine : 1.17pm, 1.24pm, 1.31pm, 1.45pm, 1.52pmSecond Nine : 1.18pm, 1.25pm, 1.32pm, 1.46pm, 1.53pm

APRIL MEDAL


Great golf in good spirits

marked the April Monthly Medal

competition played on sunday,

April 10.

Golf committee chairman

Ng say Hoe (12) took top

honours in the A Medal

category, scoring 40 stableford

points to edge Jason teh (8)

and Datuk Ayob Mohamed (12)

on countback.

the B Medal title went to

Dato’ Abdul Malek (17) who

amassed 41 stableford points to

emerge a clear winner. Four

points adrift in second place on

37 points was Yohanathan (14),

while tharmalingam (14)

rounded up the top three with

36 points.

Raymond Chew (19) ruled

the roost in the C Medal

category with a score of 37

points, two better than runner-

up Md Rahim samaon (21).

Bong Bong Chuen (22) took

third place on 34 points.

Best among the ladies was

Jolene Kam (13) with 39 points,

a comfortable three points

clear of second-placed Doris

Yee (7).

april excellenceA MEDAL (0-12) 1st Ng say Hoe (10) 40 OCB2nd Jason teh seng Kay (8) 40 OCB3rd Datuk Ayob Mohamed (12) 40

B MEDAL (13-18)1st Dato' Abdul Malek (17) 412nd Yohanathan (14) 373rd tharmalingam (14) 36

C MEDAL (19-24)1st Raymond Chew (19) 372nd Md Rahim samaon (21) 353rd Bong Boon Chuen (22) 34

LADIES MEDAL (0-36)1st Jolene Kam (13) 392nd Doris Yee (7) 36

B Medal winner Dato' Abdul Malek (left) C Medal winner Raymond Chew (right) Ladies Medal winner Jolene Kam (left)

A Medal winner Ng Say Hoe (left)


LIAISON COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN'SMESSAGE/BALLET DANCING

How time flies! Before we knew it, the third quarter of 2011 is already here.

the good news is that effective July 2011 KpGCC’s

golf membership rate will be increased from RM35,000 to RM50,000. Based on other Klang Valley premium golf clubs which have also revised their membership rates, I can say with confidence that eventually the value of KpGCC membership will continue to appreciate.

the other notable news is regarding online booking; members can now book their tee-times via the internet including peak periods on weekends.

this online system will assist our members who live far away from Kota permai as they will not have to be present at the Club at around 5.00am on thursday/Friday mornings to book their weekend flights.

I wish to relate an incident one saturday morning regarding serious delay due to rain. My flight tee-time was at 8.06am. We were at the tee-box at 7.55am when it started to rain and the stop play siren was activated. We only managed to commence play at 9.55am (a two-hour delay) and we completed the round at 2.35pm even though one member of our flight stopped after nine holes. I noticed that all the afternoon flights were put on a shotgun start and I was told that they only finished at around 7.30pm.

this is my second experience

playing with a two-hour delay. the earlier delay I experienced was at one of our singapore-affiliated club. What happened there was that we were not allowed to continue the cross over because the time had past 12.00 noon. the golf manager explained that if he had allowed us to continue our second nine, the afternoon flights would have been seriously affected.

Lastly, I wish to compliment the management for enforcing the ‘no smoking’ rule within the playing area of the golf course. As a result, we have seen significantly fewer cigarette butts being strewn around the golf course.

thank you and Happy Golfing!

CHONG THEAN YONG

liaison committee cHairman’s message

BALLET SESSION MONTHLY FEE KPGCC MEMBERpre-primary & primary 45 minutes RM75 RM60

Grade 1-2 1 hour RM85 RM70

Grade 3-4 1 hour RM95 RM80

Grade 5-6 1.5 hours RM120 RM100

sub-Elementary & Elementary 2 hours RM150 RM130

Intermediate 2.5 hours RM180 RM150

MODERN JAzz SESSION MONTHLY FEE KPGCC MEMBERJunior & pre-Jazz 1 hour RM75 RM60

Modern Jazz 1-2 1 hour RM85 RM70

Modern Jazz 3-4 1 hour RM105 RM90

Modern Jazz 5-6 1.5 hours RM140 RM120

Modern Jazz 7 2 hours RM180 RM150

Modern Jazz 8 2 hours RM210 RM180

So you think you can dance?If you think you or your children can dance or would like to learn how, then sign up for ballet or modern jazz dance lessons from instructor Lim Ching Mei every sunday from 8am to 10am.

the lessons are aligned with the C.s.t.D. (the Commonwealth society

of teachers of Dancing) examination, which means that students can be directly enrolled for grading and examinations each year.

Registration forms are available at the sports counter. to find out more, contact Ching Mei at 012-330 7828.

SOCIAL CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE/SPORT ExCEL MILO COMPETITION


social cHairman's message

In this period of physical turmoil and economic uncertainties, quite a number of golf clubs are already

downsizing and are experiencing difficulties in maintaining their membership numbers.

However, going against the tide in the present environment, KpGCC has just seen it fit to substantially increase our entrance and transfer fees for membership. Apparently the availability of memberships in the secondary market is very limited or, if available, comparatively more expensive than before. these points clearly illustrate that KpGCC is getting more recognition as a

premier and prestigious club in the country and this is made possible by the variety of facilities, continuous good maintenance and quality services provided. With the projected increase in revenue, I hope the Management will continue to implement further improvements to the Club for the benefit of all members.

With reference to the sports activities, the Club recently held its Annual swimming Competition with about 60 members participating. A new event, 'Math Monkey', was also conducted specially for our junior members. I have been informed that this was very successful and that most parents want this event to be carried out more often. I am sure that with such pro-active and

positive feedback from the parents, the Club will definitely organise more such events for our junior members.

One facility that is always very well patronized is our gymnasium. We have received numerous comments and suggestions from members on the gym and action is currently being taken to make it better.

In July, the Asian tour’s Worldwide Holdings selangor Masters will be held at KpGCC. this prestigious golf event will most likely be telecast live and I am sure all members will be proud to see our Club on television.

With the month of Ramadhan approaching, let me wish all our Muslim friends and members Selamat Berpuasa and Selamat Hari Raya.

LIM MING LEE

KPgcc swimmers excel in junior circuitKPGCC’s swim team participated with distinction in the first and second legs of the 2011 Milo sport Excel National Junior swimming Circuit.

In the first leg held on April 23 - 24 at the pusat Akuatik Darul Ehsan in shah Alam, 54 of our swimmers took to the pool with more than 1,500 other contestants from 30 clubs. 11-year-old Nur Iman sofiah Nur Aziz and 10-year-old Hazel Ho Jia En did the Club proud by collecting points in their events.

the second leg of the circuit took place on June 18 - 19 at the paroi swimming Complex in seremban, with 29 KpGCC swimmers competing. Hazel once again excelled in the meet and, along with nine-year-old Natasha Ngan shan Wei, collected more points to book their place in the grand final in Kuala Lumpur this July 9 - 10.

the club will be conducting extra training sessions for the swimmers who made it to the grand final, namely Hazel, Natasha, Nur Iman, Rosalind pang and Jeff pang. Go KPGCC Go!


9TH KPGCC SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP 2011

Water WondersFierce yet friendly competition sees numerous records and personal bests in 9th swimming championship

On April 30, the 9th swimming championship saw the Club's best young swimmers take to the pool to vie for honours in 58 categories.

While the competition was fierce in the pool with numerous records broken, the presence of family members and friends added a fun, carnival-like atmosphere to the event. Win or lose, many of the swimmers improved on their personal bests, spurred on by the loud cheers of their supporters.

Lim Jia Wen emerged as the star of the day, picking up gold medals in seven Boys 17 & Under events – the 50m Butterfly, 50m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke, 50m Breaststroke, 100m Freestyle, 100m Breaststroke and 200m Individual

Medley. Among the other winners were Lee Zhe Yang, who picked up six titles in the Boys 12 & Under category, and Nur Iman sofiah with five golds in the Girls 12 & Under events.

the Club management would like to extend its gratitude to all the participants as well as their supporters for making the championship a great success.

KPGCC's water babes Family members enjoying themselves Peace!

Just chillingTaking a breather between races

MATH MONKEY JuNGLE HuNT


JuNIOR BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP 2011

Seventy budding young mathematicians took part in the recent KpGCC Math

Monkey Jungle Hunt 2011 at the poolside pavilion, showing off their mathematics

prowess in a fun format that had everyone enthralled.

the children ranged in age from 4 to 12, with no less than 60 of the participants

being children of KpGCC members. Following breakfast and a briefing, numerous

activities and quizzes were organised for the children, who took part with much

delight until lunch at 2pm. prizes were given away to the top three performers in

three age categories.

Feedback from the children and their parents has been extremely positive and

the Club will certainly look at organising more such events.

numbers game!WINNERSCATEGORY A (Age 4-6)1st tan Ren szun2nd Arthetya subramaniam3rd Dharan Kumar

CATEGORY B (Age 7-9)1st Damon Chai Zheng Xuan2nd Yutaka Oishi3rd Enya Gan Xin Jie

CATEGORY C (Age 10-12)1st Ivan Gan tze Kee2nd sarvesuwaran3rd Jeff Chua

The Math Monkey was a big hit 70 children took part OK kids, pay attention now!

Budding genius in action

Tucking in!We're cute and smart


JuNIOR BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP 2011

KPGCC’s aspiring shuttlers took to the courts on June 18 - 19 for the Club's annual Junior Badminton Championship. the action was fast and furious, with many of the young ones showing some stunning skills in the closely-fought matches.

the Boys Category A (age 9 under) singles title went to Yap Yuen Hao who beat Bronson Wang in the final. In the Boys Category B (age 10-12) event, Ng Yi Xue took top honours while Yap Yuen Yi finished as runner-up.

soh Zheng Ning won the Boys Category C (age 13-15) title with a win over Leem Kye Wen in the final. Meanwhile, Ching Wee Liam smashed his way to the Boys Category D (age 16-18) title, beating Ken Ng Yi Xiang in the deciding match.

the doubles events saw some superb action as well. Yap Yuen Yi teamed up with Wong Cong Jie to take the Boys’ Category B doubles title, beating the pair of Bryan Wang and Liew Wenn Yuen in the final. Boys Category C winner soh Zhen Ning teamed up with his brother, soh Zhen Yang, to claim the Boys Category C doubles title with a win over sim Wen Bin and Lim Zi shan in the final.

the Boys Category D doubles title was bagged by the combination of Ng Ken Jin and Heng Wei Jin, who fought off satish Kumar and Ngan Joon Ren in the final.

the Girls singles title went to Ng Xin Yi, with Chong Bee Lynda and tam Kei shum finishing second and third respectively.

smashing young shuttlers shineKPGCC’s junior badminton stars show off their skills in annual meet

BOYS’ CATEGORY A SINGLESChampion Yap Yuen HaoRunner-up Bronson WangSemi-finalists Liew Wenn Yunn and Elvin Lee

BOYS’ CATEGORY B SINGLESChampion Ng Yi XueRunner-up Yap Yuen YiSemi-finalists Bryan Wang and Wong Cong Jie

BOYS’ CATEGORY C SINGLESChampion soh Zhen NingRunner-up Leem Kye WenSemi-finalists tan Li Jie and Lee Kian Chang

BOYS’ CATEGORY D SINGLESChampion Chong Wee LiamRunner-up Ken Ng Yi XiangSemi-finalists Ng Ken Jin and Lue Jun Xin

BOYS’ CATEGORY B DOuBLESChampion Yap Yuen Yi / Wong Cong JieRunner-up Bryan Wang / Liew Wenn Yuen Third Yap Yune Hao / Bronson Wang

BOYS’ CATEGORY C DOuBLESChampion soh Zhen Ning / soh Zhen YangRunner-up sim Wen Bin / Lim Zi shan Third Chia Meng tat / Lee Kian Chang

BOYS’ CATEGORY D DOuBLESChampion Ng Ken Jin / Heng Wei JinRunner-up satish Kumar / Ngan Joon Ren Third surin Varma / Harish Varma

GIRLS’ SINGLESChampion Ng Xin YiRunner-up Chong Bee LyndaThird tam Kei shum

Shuttle stars of the future OK listen up boys!

Small but potent

Don't mess with us on court!


KNOW THE RuLES

Rule 16-1c states that a player may repair an old hole plug or damage to the putting green caused by the impact of a ball, whether or not the player's ball lies on the putting green.

Any other damage to the putting green must not be repaired if it might assist the player in his subsequent play of the hole.

Why are players not permitted to repair spike marks that are in the vicinity of their line of play? Many argue that it is unfair for a player to suffer from damage to the putting green that has been caused by the carelessness of a player in a previous group.

the UsGA’s position on this subject is that “the Rules of Golf are based on two fundamental principles: (1) play the ball as it lies and (2) play the course as you find it.

permitting the repair of spike marks on a player’s line of play or putt would be contrary to these fundamental principles.”

proper etiquette recommends that damage to the putting green caused by golf shoe spikes be repaired on completion of the hole by all players, just as a player should fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by him before leaving a bunker.

the UsGA feels that improved education and players' consideration for others, rather than a change in the Rules of Golf, is the proper solution to the problem.

the restriction on repairing irregularities is not just confined to the intended line of putt but applies to anywhere within the vicinity of the hole. this is because players do not

always strike their ball along their intended line, or they may putt way past the hole, requiring a return putt on a totally different line. Hence, spike marks may not be repaired anywhere in the vicinity of the hole, as it may affect their subsequent play of the hole.

What about the situation where a player repairs a spike mark after they have completed the hole in order to benefit a fellow competitor who still has to putt out? Well, Decision 13-2/36 makes it clear that not only does the person who repaired the spike mark incur a penalty of two strokes but, if the player who benefited from this action tacitly agreed to it, then they are penalised as well.

Happy golfing!

KNOWTHERuLESwith DEBORAH WONG

Rule16-1c – Ball marks and spike marks

TEE TALK

TEE TALK


The myth of talent and the power of

practice

Much has happened in the world

of golf and you would expect me

to touch on my countrymen’s

successes in the Masters and the

spanish Open. Or you might

expect me to comment on the

Malaysian Open which I was

fortunate enough to attend.

However, I wish to wax

philosophical.

When coaching I often tell

students that teaching golf requires

many skill sets. One has to have a

good mechanical understanding

of the game, a large degree of

patience, an understanding of how

people’s minds work (psychologist)

as well as understanding what is

really happening in the teaching

process – this requires a knowledge

of physiology (biomechanics) and

most specifically that required of a

brain surgeon. this is corroborated

by a book called 'The Myth of

Talent and the Power of Practice'.

Essentially it explains what I

have come to realise over the past

few years that whether we realise it

or not, what we are really doing

when learning is rewiring the

pathways between brain and

muscles. In other words the mind

has to learn and store in memory

how to get the brain to fire the

motor neurons in a coordinated

sequential manner in order to get

the muscles to work how we want

them to. We are in fact limited not

by our physicality but rather in our

capacity to restructure our reactive

neural system (controlled by mind

and brain).

I have always maintained that

anyone who is not physically

disabled can learn to play the

game if they have the desire and

the will. I think that if you speak to

any top pro, they will tell you that

they had to work very hard to

achieve their results. In this world of

canned instant results this should

be a wake-up call to anyone who

wishes to achieve success both in

sports and other fields.

Often I get

someone to work

a drill that is in

total

contradiction to

what would be

accepted as

technically correct. this is designed

to either break a bad habit or to

kick start a new one. the reactive

mind is not logical, I think most

psychologists would agree with this,

and to top it all feelings lie to us.

How many of us have seen our

swings on video and are stunned

to see that the visual evidence

does not tie in with what they feel

they are doing. Doing something

that feels wrong may be right and

more often than not doing

something that feels right may be

wrong. this is why so many people

give up learning prematurely.

IN tHE END It Is tHE pOWER OF

CORRECt pRACtICE tHAt WILL

LEAD YOU tO YOUR GOAL, NOt

tALENt.

tee talK roBert Wardillwith

When I was going through my apprenticeship, it was during the era of seve Ballesteros and the breakout of European players onto the American and then the global circuit. Not many people know this, but it was seve who broke the stranglehold of the Americans and allowed pros more self determination.

seve was an inspiration not only in the golf world but across many other disciplines as evidenced by the public tearful

emotions of Rafael Nadal at the Madrid Open, as well as the spanish football stars.

seve had a lot of pride and his extreme competitiveness did not allow him to end his playing days gracefully, however his premature demise has made many reflect on the impressive achievements of a young caddy who worked hard to achieve legendary status and in the process inspire many others to greater heights.

THE PASSING OF A LEGEND AND AN ERA – SEvE BALLESTEROS

The fasting month of Ramadhan is fast approaching and members looking for one of the best Buka Puasa buffets around need look no further than our very own ‘IMalaysia Satu Kampung’ Ramadhan Buffet at the Poolside Café.

Enjoy a delectable spread including favourites such as Nasi Arab, Daging Masak Bahmiah, Char Kuey Teow, Roast Lamb, Murtabak Ayam, Nasi Briyani and Gulai Kawah. Of course, the buffet line includes yummy starters such as soups and salads and delicious desserts including

traditional Malay kuih.The poolside setting adds

to the ambience of the dining experience, with numerous stalls set up in a kampung feel. To add to the Ramadhan spirit, a Ghazal band entertains while you dine.

Ample space is available, so bring your family and friends for a night of togetherness in the spirit of Ramadhan. The buffet is also ideal for corporate gatherings, so treat your colleagues and clients to a Buka Puasa experience they will never forget!

1Malaysia satu KaMpung RaMadhan

BuffetAugust 6 – 27, 2011

Poolside CafeAdults – RM58 nett per person Children aged 4-12 and senior

citizens above 60 – RM30 nett per person

Early Bird Discount Vouchers – RM48 nett per adult

(while stocks last)

for enquiries and reservations, contact our f&B team at tel: 03-5122 3700 ext 120 / 121 / 122 / 125 hp: 012-659 9055 (thana) / 017- 681 2327 (selva)

Malaysia satu KaMpung @ KpgCC


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