Golf Game for all (ESPECIALLY PC HOLDERS!)

Dear members of SP Golf Club,

It has been awhile since we had a club outing. There were exams, vacations, some ppl working their ass off (like me).

Since sch just reopened, I am planning to organize a game. Before that, I would like to congratulate ALL OF YOU that passed your PC test! The next thing to do now is take it to the next level!! But of course you can't do that without practice. Hence there will be a game next wednesday (3/11/10) at Jurong Country Club. You are not expected to play well, but instead learn and take this as a socializing outing. Seniors will be there to teach you more in depth of the game of golf at no cost! ATTENDANCE COMPULSORY!

Details

Time : Meet at mrt 3.45pm

Place: Jurong Country Club

Gameplay: Par 3 (executive) -no pressure

Fee: Less than SGD 50

CCA POINTS PROVIDED!

Things to bring:-

CLUBS (JUNIORS -BRING AT LEAST 3 CLUBS EACH.. SENIORS - BRING THE FULL SET)

Golf attire

SGD 50 (just incase we decided to play more holes)

golf balls

Tees

PC Card (only if you have it)

PLEASE RSVP AT http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=164128910275550

Any queries ask us at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=164128910275550

Changes to Monday's game

Hi Guys,

There's been a few changes for Monday's supposed game.

It has been POSTPONED to TUESDAY.

Please respond on the Facebook Wall for those of you who are interested.

THIS GAME IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR OUR STUDENT/STAFF GAME PLAYERS. Non handicappers are also welcomed:)

Keep swinging,

Graeme

Practice Game on Monday!

Hey Guys!

This invite is for EVERYONE. We are having a practice game on Monday (mainly for those who are going for the student golf games) but also for those who have just got their PCs.

The details are the same as the original game we planned (cos this is the postponed one).

The timing is up for your choosing (at the side).

Location should be Marina Bay Golf Club.

Please email Rae or me if you plan on intending.

Cheers,

Graeme

Student staff games details!

Location: Meet at 9am Singapore Polytechnic (shuttle bus)

Course: Ponderosa

Fee: SGD 61 (buggy+green free)

Attire: Bring spare clothes.

Dinner is provided.

Mode of play: Best ball (Best score of the hole will win, but also base on your handicap to index of hole!)

ETA back to SCHOOL: 9pm

Any further questions feel free to sms me. Number is on this blog.

Benjamin

Golf Game

Hey Guys,

After much consideration, we have decided to CANCEL the golf game on the 19th.

We plan to postpone it to after the exams to give you guys time to study.

It will most likely be on the first week of the holidays.

Till then, have fun and keep practising!!

Graeme

Asst. Secretary

Golf Game!!

Hey Guys!

Hope you're having fun with your hols!!

This post is to inform you guys that there's gonna be a small game organised by the club during this 3 week hols. The details are.....

Location: Marina Bay Golf Course

Date: 18th or 19th of August. (pls vote at the side)

Attendees: those who are chosen to play at the student staff golf game and if there's space, those of you who are interested

Meeting time will be given at a later date (probably on facebook). Cost will also be given at a late date.

Happy Swinging!! (golf clubs of course)

Graeme

Asst. Secretary

Competition!

Dear advance golfers (handicap holders),

Do you think you have what it takes to go against the golfing staffs of SP?? If so, prepare yourself for a thrill of a ride. If you participate last year, we will be travelling to Johor by SP chartered bus again!

The golf course - Ponderosa , Johor Bahru

The date- 23 SEPTEMBER

Mode of play? Modified System 36 (fair to all handicappers!)

Fee- SGD 65 (including buggies and dinner!)

I will be selecting 10 of the best golfers in SP. Think you are the one?? Email me at benji_chai@hotmail.com

-For golfers who recently got their handicap or those who did not make the cut,sadly, u won't be in the competition BUT , YOU CAN STILL JOIN US IN THE TRIP AND PLAY WITH US BY FORMING YOUR OWN GROUP!

This post is reminder to everyone of you to start training and preparing. Now its the time! I will update all of you for further notice!

So far, the confirmed players are:

Benjamin Chai

Akmal Azan

Choo Jia Qing

Graeme

Cheng Wei Min

Xueying Wong

Jonathan Kheng

Chong Zheng

The search is on!

Thanks!

Benjamin!

CLUB SHIRT!

Hey GOLFERS!

Here is the new t-shirt design! There are a few fonts for the committee to choose from! We owe a big thank you for BENJAMIN CHAI AND GRAEME's efforts! THANK YOU! Have a good day!

Peace out,

Rae

Training begins today!

Team,

A special thank you to Rae and Chi Koong for organizing the timings and payment. (this is harder than it sounds.)

To show your appreciation for your seniors, we are not asking for much but train hard and play good golf! In no time you will be as good as your seniors and we may take u in the SP Team!

As for the training being punctual is everything. Late comers will not be tolerated! PLS DON'T HESITATE TO ASK YOU GL ANYTHING.

Other than that, have fun golfing guyss!!

PEACE :)

Benjamin

Your daddy/mummy

Dear Juniors,

Finallly! After much hardwork from all your seniors, 6 complete groups has been formed! Below is the list (tadaa!) :-

Each group has also been assigned a group leader (GL). Group Leader will assist their respective group in anyway possible. So if you have anyyyy questions pertaining to anythingggg about golf, JUST ASK THEM! Treat your group leader as your daddy and you as a newborn baby! But of course, they are still your seniors, so respect is everything.

Group 1 = Pearlyn, Amelia, Denz, Kai Feng (GL =Benjamin -97417911)

Group 2= Chole, Roy, Rajesh (GL = Graeme -96435501)

Group 3 = Kevin,Bella,Pratiwi,Evelyn (GL= Rae - 98693680)

Group 4 = Jenni, Rachell, Zhi Guang, Siva (GL= Akmal - 9172 0446)

Group 5 = Chelsea, Claudia, Darren (GL = Chi Koong - 97586716)

Group 6 = Baliyon, Bryan Toh, Herman (handicap) ( GL = Benjamin -97417911)

Group 7 = Chenglong, Daniel, Joe ( GL = Benjamin -97417911)

Benjamin

ARGggGGgHhhhhh!! SooOOo EXCITED!

TRAINING IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!

TRAINING TRAINING TRAINING

Dear golfers,

Once complete payment has been made to Chi Koong by THIS WEEK! , training will commence! Training will start NEXT WEEK! (12th July onwards).

I am sure a few of you want to borrow clubs for training. etc etc... Just let your GL know and they will prepare you the necessary, and also ruffle you guys up just in time for the training!

Don't worry, your GL will brief you guys on what to bring etc etc.. I will keep updating this blog so KEEP A LOOK OUT!

PS -Everyone, get ready to golf nuts!

Benjamin

JYOF @ SP

Hey Guys!!

Hope the holidays have been fun for all of you!!

This post is in relation to the upcoming YOG games. As we all know, the YOG will be having some events in SP, and on the 12th of August, the torch will be carried through our campus.

As such, we are looking for volunteers to be marshals for this event, preferably 10 students as its more fun to participate on a group. Seniors are also invited to take part, haha.

So for those of you who are interested, please email the following details to either myself or Rae
- Name
- Student Admin Number
- Contact Number
- T-shirt size (based on your poly t-shirt size)

Hope to hear from you guys soon!! Happy Golfing!!

Graeme

"The fun you get from golf is in direct ratio to the effort you don't put into it"
- Bob Allen

Training Fees

All Juniors pls take note. If you are signing up for lessons, you would have to pay me SGD 275 by the SECOND week of school (09/07/2010). Thanks.

Below is a breakdown of what all of you will be learning over a period of 2months (one lesson per week). This is the basic requirements for one to get a PC card which is included in this special package!

The coach from Keppel will guide you and share with you his vast knowledge and experience in the game of golf. He is a highly qualified PGA professional and I hope all of you will take the first step forward into becoming a good golfer.

I am aware that most of you have been formed into teams of 4. Now, lets work together as a team by helping each other out. If any of you have any questions or unsure of what you learnt in training, feel free to ask the seniors! We r all good golfers and we will help in anyway possible! Just post it on the chatbox there :) >>>>>>>

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INTRODUCTION TO GOLF

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The ‘ITRODUCTION TO GOLF’ program is designed to give first time golfers an introduction to the game of golf and provide the golfer with the basic technique, skills sets, etiquette, safety and knowledge to enjoy the popular game of golf.

PROGRAM CONTENT

The ‘INTRODUCTION TO GOLF’ program consists of 10 X 1 hour lessons and includes the following:

LESSON 1 Introduction to the game of golf, safety aspects, The equipment used and the pre fundamentals including GRIP, STANCE, POSTURE and half swing.

LESSON 2 Consolidation of the pre fundamentals and building towards a balanced full swing motion.

LESSON 3 Consolidation of full swing motion, video computer analysis identifying faults and cures.

LESSON 4 Explanation and implementation of longer clubs usage. Woods vs. Irons

LESSON 5 Introduction to the short game. Putting method including mechanics and practice techniques

LESSON 6 Pitching V’s Chipping, Shot selection and execution. Bunkers explanation and demonstration of correct techniques and uses.

LESSON 7 Preparation to play. Pre Shot routine, target V’s Technique. Full swing evaluation, Drills and goal setting for the course and the future.

LESSON 8 Rules and etiquette workshop detailing the correct rules and etiquette of the game of golf.

LESSON 9 & 10 On course lesson explaining course management, Etiquette, Rules including PC assessment.

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Chi Koong
Hp: 97586716

Edusave Forms

Hey Guys!! Hope you all had fun at the meeting on Wednesday!

I trust that you all got the email from Rae about the last call for signing up for the trainings.

But for those who have already filled up their forms, please pass them to either Rae or myself at the following date and time:

Rae (98693680) - 28th June, 3.15pm onwards

Graeme (96435501) - 29th June, 11am to 2pm

Please give us a call in advance to arrange a place to meet.

Also, for those of you who wanted to sign up for the lessons but either did not make it for Wed's meet or didn't receive the form, please call Benjamin @ 97417911 to get a form.

"Golf and sex are about the only things you can enjoy without being good at."
Jimmy Demaret :)

2nd GOLF MEET!

Hey Golfers,

The previous days must have been pretty intense and tiring. Good work on your part! It is time for us to relax and enjoy after those long hard hours of studing and mugging. The good news is WE WILL BE MEETING NEXT WEDNESDAY! Both handicappers/pc holders and non-handicappers/pc holders are required to be present. Those who are signing up for the lessons will be each given edusave forms to fill up for reimbursement on training fees and for the handicapp/pc holders, there will be an assesment for the upcoming competitive student/staff games! Also, please make full use of next wednesday's meeting to confirm your groupings and form a group if you don't have one(as for those who had replied my email, I would show you guys your groupings). See ya around golfers!

Date: 16th June 2010

Day: Wednesday:

Time: 5pm

Place: Keppel Country Club, driving range, level 2

Dinner: Vivo city

Warmest regards,

Rae AwSecretary

Executive Committee 2010/2011

Singapore Polytechnic Student Golf Club

"You swing your best when you have the fewest things to think about."- Bobby Jones

Training after MST

Hey guys!

The next training will be after the 12th of June, as we all have to study for out MSTs now.

There's a poll on the side of the blog as to which day is better for you guys and the time preferred.

Study smart and study hard! Good luck for your MSTs!!

Graeme

Asst. Secretary

New Club T-Shirt

Hey Guys!

Here are some designs for the new club T-shirt.

Please leave your favs on the tag board for which font you would like ( 1, 2, 3 or 4). The eagle was chosen as our club's logo, but we'll be altering it to make it relevant to golf :)

Have fun and keep golfing!

Graeme

Asst. Secretary

Golfing Lessons!

Dear Golfers,

I hope you guys had a swinging good time at the range last wednesday As for those we didn't manage to join us last wednesday, do come for the next meeting(we will notify you soon)! This blog post is regarding the lessons that you guys have been waiting to sign up for! The beginners can go on to get your Proficiency Certifitcate(to play on the course) and for those with your handicapp cert, there is no excuse to stop improving your scores(Advanced Package). The following are the things that you need to do to become a better golfer:

- Form a group of 4-5 on your own
- Discuss a suitable date and time(10 lessons,1 hr of lesson per wk) for which you and group can attend the training (time and day of the week-flexible)
- Appoint a representative from the group & Send in these information along with all the group members' name and admin no.
- Please do so by next Friday, 28th May 2010, 12pm.

*The trainings will happen at Keppel Country Club and the pros will be from Chili Golf.


Warmest regards,

Rae Aw
Secretary
Executive Committee 2010/2011
Singapore Polytechnic Student Golf Club

"Golf is like a love affair. If you don't take it seriously, it's no fun; if you do take it seriously, it breaks your heart." ~Arthur Daley

Newbies Contact List

Hey guys, please look through the contact list of the members I sent you whom you didn't manage to obtain the contacts from during the last meeting at the range and would like him/her to be in the same team.


Warmest regards,

Rae Aw
Secretary
Executive Committee 2010/2011
Singapore Polytechnic Student Golf Club

"Golf is like a love affair. If you don't take it seriously, it's no fun; if you do take it seriously, it breaks your heart." ~Arthur Daley

Committee Contact List

If you have any queries regarding the club matters, please feel free to contact us;D We will help you to the best of our abilities:D


President: Benjamin 97417911

Vice-president: Akmal 91720446

Secretary: Rae 98693680

Asst. Secretary: Graeme 96435501

Treasurer: Chi Koong 97586716


"Individually, each of us is a drop, together, we are an ocean"- Ryunosuke Satoro


Executive Committe 2010/2011
Singapore Polytechnic Student Golf Club

A great outing!

Special thanks to all of you who turned up for the golf outing yesterday! I hope all of you manage to gain new friends! This includes committees, members and also freshmen!

What a day today! The Committees have been very helpful throughout the day, even though some have other obligations. All I can say is, job well done! You guys are:-

- Well organised

-Efficient

-Responsible

I'm sure all the members agrees with me. :)

To all members/Freshies :-

Thank you for your participation. I hope you learn a thing or two from the seniors! However, what we thought was just the basics. There are much more to learn such as, left fade, right fade, low ball, high ball, putting etc etc...

I'm sure you guys have tonnes of fun at the range hitting over 800 balls! Rae and I also thank you guys for using up all our credits! Well, but I'm sure it was all worth it. :)

We will be having our training very soon! I cant confirm the date yet but I am hoping to have it next month! The sooner the better right! To some of you who missed what I said about the training details, ill post it up on this blog again.

Thats it for now guys! Take care!

Benjamin

A great outing!

Introduction To GOLF

Hey Newbies!

You must have received the emails by now. Among the new members we have this year, there are those who already know how to play and those we wants to learn golf. This is my present for all of you especially those new to the game. This video is a fun introduction to golf by an extremely famous character in and out of the golfing world. Have a great time mates!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3taWgNS917k

Warmest regards,

Rae Aw

Secretary

Executive Committee 2010/2011

Singapore Polytechnic Student Golf Club

If you wish to hide your character, do not play golf. ~Percey Boomer

Members orientation!

Hello new golf club members!

There will be an outing next Wednesday (19/05/10) to Keppel Country Club! First we will be hitting balls in the driving range, then there will be a group dinner! Basically, the main goal is to get to know other people in the club! Other than that it is very simple!

-We will meet in front of Foodcourt 5 at 4pm.

-We will be heading to the driving range, so bring your shoes , golf clubs (if you have,else you can use our club's golf set! ) .

-please dress up smartly. (polo-t , casual pants)

-Bring extra t-shirt as you will sweat, sweat, sweat after hitting balls! :)

- A fee of SGD 15 will be charged for our club tshirt! Every member is obligated to purchase 1 as a way to represent our club.

Any changes or further announcements will be posted here! :)

If you have any queries, please post it up HERE on our blog (chat box) and we will reply you as quick as possible.

Benjamin

SP Golf Club logo suggestions!

Hey guys!

Here are a few nice ass looking pictures I found on google! I am thinking of having one of these logos to be printed full length from top to bottom on the back of the sp shirt along with 'Golf Club' written on the side! I hope to hear your thoughts on this!

And I am sure some of you are good at drawing/designing. So if you can give me ur best artwork for our club , ill definitely use YOURS instead of some google picture. Pls post it up on fb! :)

Till then, take care!

Benjamin

WELCOME NEWBIES!

HEY GOLFERS!

Welcome aboard to SPSG (Singapore Polytechnic Student Golf Club)! As a young club, we thrive to make history and meet our goals that we started off with. Together with you, let’s work as a team towards a fun-filled future ahead of us!

Let’s get to the point: I know that every single one of you in the list signed up for a purpose or with a goal in mind. Whether you’re already a seasoned golfer or an aspiring golfer, our club has everything in store for you. SPSG will liaise with the Ministry Of Golf for student discounts on Golf Lessons (PC and handicap), we also organize games with the Staff of SP which provides a good platform for us to interact and have a strong network with the directors and lecturers! Our ex-committee will also aid us in organizing outings for bonding purposes. Anyway, golf is all about networking besides just swinging and whacking ;)

SPSG has its very own blog and Facebook Group to keep members updated and informed. Do bookmark it fellow golfers! Besides, an outing will be held soon! So keep a look out!
Blog: http://spstudentgolf.blogspot.com/
FB: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119769878046977
Please reply to the email as a confirmation of your membership by stating your full name. If you happen to be a PC/Handicap holder, do mention it along with your current handicap too.

PS: Add us on Facebook and please join the the group! :)D

Warmest regards,
Rae Aw
Secretary
Executive Committee 2010/2011
Singapore Polytechnic Student Golf Club

Thank you!

Big thank you for those who helped out for the cca drive! With your hard work and effort, our club manage to get approx. 70 members! 20 more than last years! Greattt job! Seeing what u guys put in, ill try to get CCA POINTS for all those involved!

And as promised I will get LOA for u guys. Just give me ur name, admission no., what time till what time ur lesson is and done! You can either text me or send to my email address. Cool?

Here are some pictures for ur viewing:

Before I end this post, I would like to inform u guys that we MAY have a camp for the freshmen! Easier said than done, ill have to talk to alot of ppl but nevertheless ill keep u guys updated... here... on this blog. :)

TAKE CARE!

CCA Drive!

The cca drive is this Wednesday guys! I have collected the table cloth and our booth has been set up! More or less we r ready!

Main goal - Promote our golf club to get as many members as possible to join!

As a senior you guys should explain to the freshies about what they will go through base on ur experience. ( beginners training, etc etc.) There will be a list at the booth, so just get the interested freshies to fill it up! And Done! Easy peasy right?

I have sent u guys the timetable and i hope everyone will be punctual so then the other dude before you wont have to wait.. poor thing. You guys r allowed to eat at the booth but at least 1 person must be there to man the booth. (No close shop ya) :) erm.... what else... If you guys happen to miss your class, just let me know and ill get u LOA!

Oh! Btw, Rae has been elected as the new secretary! Congrats! I'm hoping to find me my treasurer soon!

Thts about it! And even though I may not be on duty, ill drop by anyway to see how u guys doing! Maybe I can get to knw u guys a little better! See you guys soon!

Benjamin

A New Beginning

Hello Sp Golfers!

I am addressing you here today for the first time as ur new president! Anthony had and will always be one of SPgolf greatest president. I am sure we will all miss him. He recently graduated and therefore a new change in the committee is in order! Soon, ill be selecting a few of you keen members to hold positions for the golf club! Vice president has been chosen by Anthony and it is Akmal! Both of us will be working closely to make sure this golf club soar as high as the clouds not only as a team but as one big family. Okay, sounds abit like an essay i know... but NEVERTHELESS, we will do our best to keep this dream alive! Basically we are looking for active and enthu members! If you feel you have what it takes to run as a committee, just send me an email with ur name and admission number. A thorough selection will be done!

On another note, I'll soon be creating an SPgolf Facebook Fan Page! This way, it would be easier to gather our members and initiate a gathering or an outing together. Members will slowly grow in number even long after all of us have graduated. I hope to have a good response from this.

All updates will be made in this blog so if you may pls, BOOKMARK IT! Till then , take care y'all!

Benjamin

benji_chai@hotmail.com

New Golf Lessons! For All Skills Level, For EVERYONE!

Hi All!

I apologize for the absence during the past months after the completion of the beginners' course.

However, I'm back with more to satisfy those who are hungry for more golf lessons! :D So, I hope I'm excused. :x

As most of you would've known, the beginners' course that most of you have attended was actually co-organized by SMU and us (if you'd like to know the details, I can post another post to explain).
Now that we've gotten noticed by some coaches, we are able to provide a wider variety of courses available for all you guys! Which also include lessons for those who've handicap, and would like to hone their skills! (No excuse for not improving! ;) )

Simply visit http://www.ministryofgolf.com.sg, go under 'Register', fill in the particulars and VOILA! You'll be starting your lessons with schedule arranged between you and the coach!

SPECIAL OFFER FOR SP STUDENTS! While filling in the particulars, enter 'Singapore Polytechnic' (no short-form, i.e. 'SP', please!) in the 'Institution Code' to enjoy the discounted rates, exclusively for us!

After registering, you'll get a receipt from the site. Obtain the receipt, give us, and we'll try to claim from the MOE, through SAA, from the remainder of your EduSave funds. However, there'll be NO GUARANTEE from us for the subsidy as it will depend on your EduSave amount in your account.

You may also invite your friends or even parents & relatives to join the programme! However, they will not be able to enjoy the discount rate as they are not SP students.

Hope you can enjoy your game after the exam!

Cheers!
Anthony