W A R R E N T I D I N G S

MCI (P) 081/12/2019 • A publ icat ion of Warren Golf & Country Club

Jul/Aug 2020

While our gates were closed.....

www.warren.org.sg

Green Chairman : Bruce DannMembers : Bryan Ong William Ong Harry LeeEx-Officio : G. Chandran

EstablishmentChairman : Victor BayMembers : G. Chandran Jaclyn NgEx-Officios : Charles Teo Wendy Chia Jimmy Chan

FinanceChairman : Wendy ChiaMembers : Gillian Cheok Felicia ChngEx-Officio : Jimmy Chan

HouseChairman : Tan Bak ChoonMembers : Chai Choon Peow Esther KanEx-Officio : Wendy Chia

SocialChairman : Jaclyn NgMembers : Judy Hong Susan Tan Hor Swee Fun Lilian WanEx-Officio : Charles Teo

Sports Chairman : Desmond LiewMembers : Eric Ong Moses Yeo James Leow Jason Lin Howie Soh Koh Kim Tian Ang Chee PengEx-Officio : Jimmy Chan

Marketing CommunicationsChairman : Annie YeoMembers : Eileen Lui Sharon Tay Amy TeoEx-Officios : Charles Teo Victor Bay

DisciplinaryChairman : Jimmy ChanMembers : Desmond Liew Annie Yeo Tay Swee Yee Fok Mun Cheong

LadiesLady Captain : Catherine KwekLady Vice-Captain : Kina HuangMembers : Mah Li Lian Judy Hong Katherine KuaEx-Officio : G. Chandran

Club Management General Manager:Jinder Aujlagmo@warren.org.sgFinancial Controller:Peter Kwokpeter_kwok@warren.org.sgSenior Operations & F&B Manager:Desmond Chengdesmond_cheng@warren.org.sgSenior Facilities Manager:Gan Soo Chuansoochuan_gan@warren.org.sgSenior Marcom & Membership Manager:Elgin Ongelgin_ong@warren.org.sgSenior Golf Course Superintendent:Raja Patchamuthoraja_patchamutho@warren.org.sg Golf Manager:Henry Thanghenry_thang@warren.org.sgHuman Capital & Development Manager:Tony Simtony_sim@warren.org.sgSports Manager:Stanley Corneliusstanley@warren.org.sg

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Warren Tidings is a bi-monthly Club newsletter designed & published byWarren Golf & Country Club, 81 Choa Chu Kang Way, Singapore 688263.

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Management Committee President : Charles TeoVice-President : Jimmy ChanCaptain : G. ChandranVice-Captain : Bryan OngHonorary Secretary : Victor BayHonorary Treasurer : Wendy ChiaGreen Convenor : Bruce DannHouse Convenor : Tan Bak ChoonSocial Convenor : Jaclyn NgSports Convenor : Desmond LiewMarcom Convenor : Annie Yeo

Membership & ConstitutionChairman : Jimmy ChanMembers : Charles Teo G. Chandran Victor BayEx-Officio : Wendy Chia

GolfChairman : G. ChandranMembers : Catherine Kwek Bryan Ong Bruce DannEx-Officio : Charles Teo

Driving Range & HandicappingChairman : Bryan OngMembers : Catherine Kwek Airin Yacup Ivan Lim Tan Kee LongEx-Officio : G. Chandran

What’s Inside

W A R R E N T I D I N G S - J U L / A U G

• Disinfecting Works at the Club – Pg 10• Bowling Promotional Rates – Pg 15• Takeaway Set Menus at Golfers’ Terrace – Pg 16

Dear members, in view of the Circuit Breaker and Club closure over the last two months, there will be no hard copies printed for this issue of WT. This issue will be in electronic version. Thank you for your understanding.

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Message from the PresidentCharles Teo

Dear fellow members We are living in an unprecedented time in our lives. We are faced with the Covid-19 pandemic that have ravaged not only businesses, but lives and livelihoods. This is not only a local but a global problem. No one is spared from this episode but with our resilience and fortitude, we shall overcome this pandemic and all of us will emerge stronger and more steadfast. During this difficult and challenging time, all of the Club’s operations were shut down in early April and well into the Circuit Breaker. Even as the gates of the Club were closed during that period, maintenance of the Club, facilities and golf course were still on-going. With the limited number of employees allowed into the Club at any one time, we did our very best to maintain the Club to keep it operationally-ready for re-opening any time. All Club activities including golfing have been either postponed or cancelled. Communication channels were activated and emails were sent out keeping all members abreast and updated on the on-going developments during the closure. Activities like the HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), a popular fitness regimen, Yoga sessions and Kid’s Club activities were rolled out to keep members and their families interested and informed. We have even initiated the Takeaway Menus, whereby members can just order, drive thru and pick up their food. During the two-month closure of the Club, we have also waived members’ MSL as well as extended Spending Credits to all members for the same period. These Spending Credits have been credited into members’ accounts on 28 May 2020 and can be utilised for all expenses at the Club, except for subscription fee and MSL.

The AGM that was slated to be held in early May has also been postponed due to the pandemic. On the advice of the Club’s lawyers, we will have to hold the AGM no later than September this year. We are now looking into ways to facilitate this meeting should the situation not allow us to hold a physical town hall gathering. We will keep all members updated when we do have a clearer picture on how and when we can conduct the AGM. As this year’s AGM is not an Election year for MC members, I would like to appeal to all members to write in concisely, should they have any issues that they would like us to address so that we can keep the meeting running smoothly under these extraordinary circumstances. I do fully understand the challenges that each and every one of us is facing during this very trying time. I do hope and pray that this pandemic, though destructive in lives and livelihoods, has made us realise the fragility of our being and our outlook on the way we see and adopt the attitude to those around us. With the Club now re-opened and most of our facilities resuming operations, members are excited to be back at the Club for their activities and catch-up with fellow members. We urge members to please bear in mind all the safety measures that we have in place to keep yourself and others safe. Till we meet again at the Club, I pray the very best for you and your loved ones.

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We are sure golfers are excited to be getting onto the course again after being out of golfing action for more than two months. As you are enjoying your game, please do bear in mind our guidelines for golf during this period. 1. Golfers are encouraged to adhere to the “Use and leave” principle or “Play golf and go home” concept. 2. Registrationforgolfroundsistobemadebyonlyonegolferonbehalfofhis/herflight.Flightplayers’detailsshould

beupdatedonline24hoursbeforetheflight’sgolfround. 3. NOguests,includingreciprocal/affiliationclubmembers,areallowedtogolf.AllgolfslotsarereservedforWarren

members only. 4. Golfersareencouragedtocarrytheirowngolfbagstominimisecontactwiththegolfstewards. 5. The 7.01am and 7.08am flights willNOT be available for booking/play as our golf coursemaintenance crew

requiresmore time toprepare thegolfcourse(due to limitedmanpowerasallourcontractworkersarestill indormitories).

6. Therewillbeafull-day closure of golf course for maintenance every Mondayfrom29June2020onwards.This

isduetolimitedmanpower(asmentionedabove)andassuch,thegolfcoursemaintenancecrewwillrequiremoretime for course maintenance.

7. Onlyone9-hole(insteadoftheusualtwo9-holes)willbeopenforplayeveryevening.Thisistoallowourgolf

coursemaintenancecrewmoretimetosetupthegolfcourseforthefollowingdayduetolimitedmanpower. 8. Golfersaretoensurea3-metresafedistancebetweenflights. 9. Masksshouldbewornasadefault.Maskscanbetakenoffwhenperformingstrenuousactivities,althoughitisstill

recommended as good practice even under such circumstances. 10. Allgolfbuggieswillbesanitisedafterusebeforetheyareissuedtogolfers. 11. ThesubmissionofphysicalscorecardswillNOT be accepted by the Club. Golfers are required to submit their

scoresfortheirgamesthroughSGA’sCentralisedHandicappingSystem(CHS). 12. AllbunkerrakeswillbeREMOVED from the golf course. Golfers are to use their feet or clubs to help smoothen the

surface and footprints after their shots. > Player may take free relief once Reference point: Spot of the original ball Size of the Relief Area: One club length but must not be closer to the hole and must remain in the bunker

13. Tominimisecontactwiththeflagsticks,cupimplantshavebeeninstalledtoallowpickingofballswithouthavingtoremoveflagsticks.NOphysicalcontactofflagsticksistobemade.Agolfballisconsideredholedifanypartofitisbelowthesurfaceoftheputtinggreen.

GUIDELINES FOR GOLF

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hole-in-one achievers

ALBATROSS achiever

Date of Achievement Hole No. Name04/03/2020 4 Gautham Devlekar17/03/2020 16 Chua Siok Meng27/03/2020 16 LeeChangHyun

Date of Achievement Hole No. Name16/03/2020 8 S Vikkash Babu

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Maintenance Works during Circuit BreakerEven though the Club was closed during the Circuit Breaker period, our maintenance teams were still hard at work on the golf course and at the Clubhouse ensuring that our facilities are kept in their optimum conditions. As most of the contract workers had to remain in their dormitories, there were only seven workers in the golf course maintenance crew during this period. They had to thus work round the clock to look after the golf course.

Here’s a lookback at what continued to take place at the Club daily while our gates were closed.

Spraying of Growth Regulator on Fairways, Greens and Tee Boxes

Top Dressing

Spraying of Insecticides and Herbicides

GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE

Hollow Coring

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Realigning Distance MarkersCleaning of Drains

Fertilising of Greens and Fairways

Mowing of Greens, Fairways, Roughs and Tee Boxes

Grooming of Greens Weeding Works

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Driving Range Golf & Sports Changing Rooms

Upkeep of Swimming Pool (including Chlorination and Water Sampling)

Starter’s Hut, Halfway House & Rain Shelters on the Golf Course

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

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F&B Outlets

Sports Facilities

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ToiletsJackpot Room & Mahjong Room

Buggy Bay, Lobbies & Receptions

Carpark & Driveway

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Disinfecting Works at the Club

AslewofdisinfectingactivitieswerecarriedoutpriortotheClub’sre-opening.Besidescontinuingtomakedisinfectingagentsreadilyavailableathighhumantrafficstoppagepointssuchasentrances,lobbiesandcounters,acompletesanitisationanddisinfectionwascarriedoutonall toiletsandcommon facilitiesprior to re-opening.Acertificateofdisinfectioncanbefoundaffixedatfacilitiesthathadbeensanitised.

In addition, at frequent touchpoints, an anti-microbial coating had been applied to prevent harmful microbial from comingintocontactwiththecoatedsurfaceandtopreventthegrowthofpathogens.Withitslong-lastingdisinfectioneffect,nofrequentsanitisationisrequired.Touchpointsthathadbeencoatedhadbeenaffixedwithadecal.

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Members are to kindly note that payments in cash will not be accepted at the Club.

Membersmaymakepaymentforbillsthroughthefollowingpaymentmethods:

PayNowSimplygotoPayNow,select‘’UniqueEntityNumber’’andkeyinUENS71SS0048G. Please key inyourmembershipno.asBillReference.

Internet BankingFor members who are using DBS, POSB and UOB, simply go to ‘’Pay Bills”, add BillingOrganisation and search for Warren Golf & Country Club. Do note to key in your membership no.asBillReference.ForDBSandPOSBaccountusers,thereferenceno.willbeST9999-00(example)andforUOBaccountusers,thereferenceno.willbeST9999(example).

GIROGIRO application forms are available at the Club’s Main Reception. Youmay also email tofinance@warren.org.sg to obtain aGIROapplication form.GIROdeduction is on the 27th of every month. If the 27thfallsonaWeekendorPublicHoliday,thedeductionwillbeonthenextworkingday.

Credit Card (Visa) and NETSMakeyourpaymentbyCreditCard(Visa)andNETSattheClub’sMainReceptionfrom7.00amto 8.00pm (Monday to Sunday).

Please note that to utilise MSL spending and Club spending credits, members should charge their billstotheirMembershipCardsinsteadofCreditCard/NETs.Indoingso,theClubwouldbeabletocomputetheMSLandClubspendingcreditsutilisedandtheStatementofAccountswouldbeproperlycalculated.WhentheStatementofAccountsisavailable,membersmaythenuseCreditCard/NETStosettleit.

ChequeCheques should be crossed and made payable to “Warren Golf & Country Club”. Write your membershipno.onthebackofthechequeandmailittogetherwiththepaymentslipfromtheStatementofAccount.ChequescanalsobedepositedintothechequeboxavailableinfrontoftheClub’sMainReception.Donotsendpost-datedcheques.

BILL PAYMENT METHODS

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Magic Parent-Child Workshop

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Congratulations to the following 3 winners of this contest!

Super Dad Roger TanOurdadisaSuperDad,sothisisapoemtodescribewhyhehasalwaysbeenaninspirationinourlives.S–SuperDadisprobablyanunderstatementtocallourPapa.U – Untilmidnight,hewouldstillbeworkinghardforhisfourkids andmama.P–Papa,thesolebreadwinnerforourfamilyofsix.E–Evenwhenheistired,hewouldstillhaveasmileonhisface.R–Reallystrictandatruegentleman,hetaughtusgoodmanners.D–Duringdifficulttimes,hewouldmotivateuswhenwefalter.A–Alwayseducatingustobekindandhelpthosewhoareinneed.D–Daddy,you’rearealheroandinspirationtoallofusindeed!

~ Sam Tan

Super Dad Jimme Ong

I got to hold both kids (Karl & Kylie) in open sea so they can get toseecoralsandfishes.Superdadornot?

OurlastholidayatMaldivesbeforewewereonCircuitBreaker.

Super Dad Emeth Chan MyDaddyisKind MyDaddyisStrong MyDaddyisFine TeachingmeRightfromWrong

MyDaddyisFunny MyDaddyisCurious MyDaddyisWitty TellingJokesthatareHilarious MyDaddyisHonest MyDaddyisNoble MyDaddyisModest Remindingme“alwaysbehumble”

MyDaddy,MyDaddy Heisallthatmatterstome MyDaddy,MyDaddy Youmeantheworldtome!

~ Tristan & Giselle

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Sunday 12 July 20202.30pm – 3.15pm

Warren Kids’ Club Member - $18.00 nett per parent-child pair

Non-Warren Kids’ Club Member - $20.00 nett per parent-child pair

Sign up for this magical workshop with our Sports Team at sports@warren.org.sg!

Tommy is one of the top five close-up magicians in Singapore. His burning passion started when he was 15 years old, when his peer was able to read his mind and tell him what card he thought of. Tommy specialises in Close-up Magic, otherwise known as Street Magic or Roving Magic. He won several magic competitions, making him a multi-award magician in Singapore. Tommy has also been featured in television programmes such as “Asia Got Talent” and Channel U Variety Show “Let’s Talk 3”.

Note:· All fees are inclusive of GST· Full fees will be charged for no-show on Zoom or cancellation made upon confirmation of participation· Workshop will only commence with a minimum of 10 pairs of sign-ups

Yes, virtual magic is real!

Let Tommy the Magician show you some really fun magic via ZOOM while providing

entertainment to both the kids and their parents right at home. Parents can expect great bonding

time with their kids too in this interactive magic session which includes performances and a tutorial.

Magic Parent-Child WorkshopVirtual

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HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Workouts

Gentle Yoga is great for beginners as the body is moved in an easy, comfortable way. It also encourages movements without the potential for strain.

Gentle Yoga sessions were conducted weekly by Judith, our in-house Yoga Instructor, during the Circuit Breaker period to support members physically and mentally as everyone stayed home.

Online Gentle Yoga

Our Sports Team launched a series of virtual HIIT workout sessions in May and June during the Circuit Breaker period. These workouts do not require any specific equipment. All it takes is a commitment of 30 minutes twice a week to enjoy the benefits of speeding up your metabolism, weight loss, and building muscles to tighten and tone your entire body.

Members were delighted with the workouts led by Trainer Khai, evident by the high take-up rate at most of the sessions!

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Promotional Rates30 June – 31 August 2020

Monday – Friday12.00 noon – 4.00pm

Warren Member $12.00 per lane per hourGuest $14.00 per lane per hour

5.00pm – 9.00pmWarren Member $14.00 per lane per hourGuest $16.00 per lane per hour

Sat, Sun & PH10.00am – 9.00pm

Warren Member $14.00 per lane per hourGuest $18.00 per lane per hour

Note: Not applicable for bowling events, corporate events and trainings.

Formoreinformation,pleasecontactWilliamWooBowlingServicesat6586 1266 or williambowl2018@gmail.com.

Resumption of Yoga / Table-Tennis / Badminton / Aikido Classes

We are pleased to announce that classes for Yoga / Table-Tennis / Badminton / Aikido Classes will resume with effect from 1 July 2020.

• Each class will be limited to 5 students to 1 coach • No mixing amongst groups is allowed• Students are to adhere to the latest rules and guidelines

ContacttheSportsDepartmentatTel:6586 1268orEmail:sports@warren.org.sg forregistrationormoreinformation!

YogaInstructor Judit

BadmintonCoach Lee Ah Ngo

Table-TennisCoach Ang Kok Hu

AikidoAikido Shinju-Kai

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Call 6586 1296 or WhatsApp 9198 3224 to order

Orders may also be made at the Golfers’ Terrace Counter

All À La Carte menu items are also available for takeaway at 10% discount!Check out the À La Carte menu here:

https://warren.org.sg/golfers-terrace-menu

TAKEAWAY SET MENUSSimply ORDER, DRIVE THRU & PICK UP your order!

Golfers’ Terrace

All prices are subject to 7% GST.

Note: Food items are subject to change in event of unavailability.

Set Menu A @ $80.00+Warren Curry Fish Head

Cereal Whole PrawnsPork Ribs in Mongolian Sauce

Prawn Paste Boneless Chicken LegFried Bittergourd with EggWhite Rice (4 to 6 persons)

Set Menu B @ $80.00+Warren Curry Fish Head

Kam Xiang Whole PrawnsBlack Pepper Pork Ribs

Prawn Paste Boneless Chicken LegHongkong Nai Bai with 3 Kinds of Eggs

White Rice (4 to 6 persons)

10% discount on each set menu

Prices shown are before 10% discount.

Takeaway Bundle Deals at Golfers’ Terrace

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Available in July & August 2020BEVERAGE PROMOTIONS

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Yamazaki DR & Hakushu DR(includes 6 Bottles of Singa Soda)

$320.00+

Chivas 18 Years & The Suntory Chita

(includes 6 Bottles of Singa Soda)$188.00+

Roku Gin & Haku Vodka$158.00+

Yamazaki 12 Years & Auchentoshan 3 Wood

(includes 6 Bottles of Singa Soda)$328.00+

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6. There will be no radiobroadcasting and screening of television programmes till further notice.

8. Due to limited tables available, members are strongly encouraged todotakeawaysduringthisperiod.Pleasecall65861296orWhatsApp9198 3224 to make orders in advance. Drive-intakeawaysmaybearranged(pleaseinformourstaffwhenorderingon your food pick-up time).

3. No physical menus willbe provided. Please scan this QR code displayed onthetablestoviewthemenu.

1. Themaximumseatingper tableis limitedto5persons.Nomixingofgroupsisallowed.

2. Safe distancing of 1 metre between tables will beimplemented.Thiswill reduce the totalseatingcapacityand thus diners are kindly requested to leave after their meals so that other diners may also have their meals.

4. Masksmustbeworn at all times where possible.

7. Sanitisers are available at all counters.

5. No smoking is allowed at Section ‘C’ of GT. This is a directive from the National Environment Agency (NEA).

SAFETY MEASURES AT GOLFERS’ TERRACE

SafeEntry Check-In/OutisrequiredwhendininginatGT.PleasescanthisQRcodeattheentrance/exitofGTtocheck-in/out.

Members are reminded to take note of our safety measures at the Golfers’ Terrace (GT).