Seletar Base Golf Club

The Seletar Base Golf Course, formerly known as the Seletar Country Club, is one of the best public golf courses in Singapore. It's a 9-hole public golf course located within the compounds of the Seletar Base Air Force Camp.

The golf course was developed for British Air Force personnel in 1930. The British withdrawal in 1971 and later developments in Singapore, led it to become a public golf course in 1995.

The Seletar Base Golf Course opens 7 days a week for everyone holding a proficiency certificate .

To get in - proceed to the guard house at the entrance to the Air Base. Fill in a form which require particulars of yourself. Give this form together with your identity card or passport to the guard. In exchange he will issue to you a visitor's pass. Don't forget to return this pass in exchange for your idendity card or passport when you leave the Airbase.

Anyone can play here subject to the following:
1. Members of the public who are not members of any golf clubs in Singapore or overseas must take a proficiency test conducted and issued by Seletar Base Golf Course. The test is conducted on Monday and Thursday mornings.
2. Members of Singapore golf clubs must produce at least a proficiency certifcate issued by their respective clubs
3. Those who are from overseas (including members of any Malaysian Golf Clubs) must produce at least their handicap card issued by their respective clubs.

Other facilities at the Seletar Base Golf Course include a Swimming Pool, Tennis and Squash courts, Billiards and Karaoke Rooms. The Clubhouse at the golf course boasts Restaurants, Members' Lounge, and Beer Garden etc.

Address
Seletar Base Golf Course,
244 Oxford Street Singapore 798420

Telephone
+65 481 4745

Holes
9 - hole , Public course

Visitors
S$30 and S$45 on weekdays for locals and foreigners respectively
S$40 for locals and S$60 for foreigners on weekends

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Green Fairways

Green Fairways, situated in the Bukit Timah area and close by to Holland Village, is a tropical green oasis, only a ten minute drive from central Singapore.

Green Fairways is a public facility with a pleasant 18 hole golf course, one of the few purely public golf courses left in Singapore.

They have a sixty bay under cover driving range with great mats, good balls and a huge grass landing area surrounded by lush jungle.

Address
60 Fairways Drive,
Off Eng Neo Avenue at Bukit Timah

Telephone
+65 4687233
+65 4687043

Holes
18-hole

Visitors
Opening Hours: 6.30am to 5.30pm (golf course) 7.00am to 10.30pm (driving range)

Green Fees (Weekdays) Guest: $45, Visitors: $60
Green Fees (Weekends/Public Holiday)
Guest: $55, Visitors: $80

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Executive Golf Course

The Executive Golf Course is the very first 9-hole public course in Singapore, surrouded by tranquility and greenery of the Seletar Reservoir Park. It is a $2.9 million community project which was developed in the year.

The Executive Golf Course has two golf courses, a 9-hole course which is ideal for the beginners who just obtained their proficiency certificates and would like to get their confidence before proceeding to the actual golf courses and also for those who would like to sharpen their short game skills. As for the 18-hole course that caters is more for the adventurous and experienced golfers.

Address
Upper Seletar Reservoir, Mandai Road
Track 7, Singapore 779384

Telephone
+65 6556 0600

Fax
+65 6556 0680

Email
egogolf @singnet.com.sg

No. of course
1 x 9 holes It is the first links-style Par-3 golf course in Singapore and possibly the region

Description
(18 holes) Blue Tee: 2824 metres, Par 58, Rating 54.9, Slope NA
White Tee: 2500 metres, Par 58, Rating 53.3, Slope NA
Red Tee: 2050 metres, Par 58, Rating 52.6, Slope NA

Yardage
1558 / 1367

Par
27

Visitors
Teeing-off times from 7am to 5.45pm.
Current golf handicap certificate required.( Or test to judge proficiency.)

Green Fees
Non-members : Weekday -A, Weekend -B

Facilities
Cafe, Clubhouse, Pro-shop, 42-bay driving range, Changing rooms, Golf Shoes on hire, Lockers on hire, Trolleys on hire, A recreational ground nearby.


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Changi Golf Club

The Changi Golf Club, situated on the eastern point of the island of Singapore, has a stunning, hilly 9-hole course.

The Golf Club was initially formed as the Royal Air Force Changi Golf Club in 1946. Changi is a reminder of Singapore's historic association with the Second World War, because the golf course meanders through an area full of mementos of the British times like the officer's quarters, old barracks, air-raid bunkers and gun- positions.

When the Royal Air Force left Singapore in 1971, the club became privatized and civic members were allowed in. Then onwards the golf course has been upgraded on a regular basis.

The Changi Golf Club in Singapore is a tight course, sprawling over the wavy landscape.

The course was once one of the narrowest in the world, but now has been widened. The Golf Club is one of the few areas left in Singapore that retains a village atmosphere.

Address
Netheravon Road
Singapore 508505

Telephone
+65 6545 5133

Fax
+65 6545 2531

Holes
9 (different tee boxes)
Tight Bermuda Fairways

Yardage
Blue Tees : 5224
White Tees : 4993
Red Tees : 4948

Par/SSS
Blue : 68 / 64.1
White : 68 / 62.6
Red : 70 / 68

Visitors
Closed Monday Mornings
Normal golfing attire required
Visitors: Weekdays –D, Weekends & Public Holidays - N/A
Members Guest: Weekdays – C Weekends & Public Holidays – D

Location
Eastern Tip of Singapore, Head for Changi Village and keep Going until you get to the Golf course

Facilities
Caddies, Pro Shop, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire and Food Outlet

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Golfing in Singapore

Golfing is highly popular in Singapore. The glamorous island of Singapore is a magnificent place to play golf. With the great sunny weather, throughout the year and lush with greenery all around present the perfect condition to play Golf. Singapore provides excellent golfing facilities to the tourists, take your pick from the huge and well-equipped public courses, or enjoy at a more intimate atmosphere of the Golf Courses in Singapore at the country clubs and hotels.

While golfing in Singapore you are provided with the option of a rapid weekend getaway to a neighbouring country, where most of the golf courses are great as well as affordable.

In Singapore most of the Golf courses maintain a strict dress code, which is, collared shirts with trousers or short pants and Golf shoes are a must it is part of the dress code. Caddies or golf carts are usually available, and the courses are usually equipped with locker rooms and showers. Most of the Golf courses have entertainment outlets, cafe’s and restaurants to enjoy.

Below are all the Golf courses in Singapore you can choose from:

Executive Golf Course
Upper Seletar Reservoir, Mandai Road, Track 7, Singapore 779384
Telephone: +65 453 2700
Fax: (65) 453 3158
Course: 9 holes, 1425m, Par 29

Green Fairways
Fairways Drive (off Eng Neo Avenue), Singapore 289631
Telephone: +65 468 7233 Fax: (65) 468 7047
Course: 9 holes, 1887m, Par 32

Seletar Base Golf Club
244 Oxford Street, Seletar Base, Singapore 798420
Telephone: +65 481 4745 Fax: (65) 481 8877
Course: 9 holes, 2927m, Par 36

Tanglin Golf Course
Minden Road, Singapore 249543
Telephone & Fax: +65 473 7236
Course: 7 holes, 973m, Par 21

Changi Golf Club
20 Netheravon Road Singapore 508505
Telephone: +65 545 5133
Fax: (65) 545 2531
Course: 9 holes, 2378m, Par 34

Jurong Country Club
9 Science Centre Road Singapore 609078
Telephone: +65 568 5188
Fax: (65) 567 1900
Course: 18 holes, 6219m, Par 72

Keppel Club
10 Bukit Chermin Road Singapore 109918
Telephone: +65 273 5522
Fax: (65) 272 1563
Course: 18 holes, 5879m, Par 71

Laguna National Golf & Country Club
11 Laguna Golf Green Singapore 488047
Telephone: +65 541 0289
Fax: (65) 542 9289
Master course: 18 holes, 6400m, Par 72
Classic course: 18 holes, 6200m, Par 72

Orchid Country Club
1 Orchid Club Road Singapore 769162
Telephone: +65 750 2112
Fax: (65) 755 7972
Dendro course: 9 holes, 3262m, Par 37
Aranda Course: 9 holes, 3051m, Par 36
Vanda Course : 9 holes, 3012m, Par 36

Raffles Country Club
450 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim Singapore 639932
Telephone: +65 861 7655
Fax: (65) 861 5563
Lake Course: 18 holes, 5819m, Par 72
Palm Course: 18 holes, 6081m, Par 72

Safra Resort & Country Club
10 Changi Coast Walk Singapore 499739
Telephone: +65 542 8288
Fax: (65) 545 6508
Airforce Course: 9 holes, 3200m, Par 36
Navy Course: 9 holes, 3085m, Par 36
Army Course: 9 holes, 3015m, Par 36

Seletar Country Club
101 Seletar Club Road Singapore 798273
Telephone: +65 486 0801
Fax: (65) 481 0311
Course: 18 holes, 6386m, Par 72

Sembawang Country Club
No 249, Sembawang Road, (next to Sembawang Air Base) Singapore 758352
Telephone: +65 257 0642
+65 257 4714
Fax: (65) 752 0446
Course: 18 holes, 5980m, Par 72

Sentosa Golf Club
27 Bukit Manis Road Singapore 099892
Telephone: +65 275 0022
Fax: (65) 275 0005
Serapong Course: 18 holes, 6493m, Par 72
Tanjong Course: 18 holes, 6420m, Par 7

Tanah Merah Country Club
25 Changi Coast Road Singapore 499803
Telephone: +65 542 3040
Fax: (65) 542 9294
Garden Course: 18 holes, 6402m, Par 72
Tampines Course: 18 holes, 6437m, Par 72

Formula 1 is coming to Singapore

On September 26 – 28, 2008,Formula 1 is coming to Singapore and the whole world will know about it.
It will be the first time in history that a Formula 1 race will be held at night.
Singapore will be introducing a street circuit that can compete with the one in Monaco.
The race will take place in the heart of the city, around the Marina Bay area.
The circuit runs anti-clock wise and is 5.067 km long, including 14 left turns and 10 right turns, with 61 laps to be raced.
Around half a Billion people will watch while the McLaren drivers Hamilton and Kovalainen will compete against the Ferrari’s of Räikkönen and Massa on the streets of Singapore.
The race will start at 8pm to ensure that European fans can watch it live.
Around 80.000 people will be able to watch the race around the circuit while the cars will be flashing by at a staggering 300km/h.
But Tickets don’t come cheap at 168 Singapore $ for a walkabout to 1,388 Singapore $ for a ticket at the Premier Pit Grandstand.
It is by far the biggest sports event ever held by Singapore and it’s estimated that the race will generate about S$100 million.
All Formula 1 fans, mark the date in your agenda!

Mount Everest conquered by 77- year -old

A 77-year-old man reached the top of Mount Everest on Sunday, becoming the oldest person to reach the top of the highest mountain in the world.
The Nepalese climber, Min Bahadur Sherhan is in good health and reached base camp today.
Another Nepalese, Appa Sherpa reached the summit for the 18th time, setting a new world record.
The 8,848m high mountain as been scaled more then 3,000 times since it was first conquered by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, in 1953.
And saying that I have even problems getting up the stairs to the 9th floor!!

Female Streaker wanted

Eindhoven(Holland) is organizing the Tennis Classic from 2 till 5 October.
They want to replay the Wimbledon final of 1996, when Richard Krajicek played against Washington.
Just before that final a woman streaker ran on the court.
The organization is now looking for female streakers in their attempt to reenact that final.
Anybody interested can put in their application and afterwards there will be a final selection by a jury.
Are these candidates supposed to strip in front of a jury or streak somewhere in public?
In the past people who did streaks would get big fines, now they are looking for people like that.
We live in a fast changing world where people have no boundaries anymore when it comes to promote their product!

Manchester United, Premier League Champions once again

It was to be an exiting weekend of football, Chelsea and Manchester United with equal points on top of the Premier League and only one game left to play.
It was simple maths: Manchester would be Champion if they won or if Chelsea lost.
If Chelsea wanted the title they had to win their last game and Man.U had to lose or draw.
It all looked more exiting than it actually was.
What was the chance that Manchester United would lose from Wigan or drew?
In the end it won simple with two goals at Wigan and Chelsea drew against Bolton.
So Manchester won their 10th title under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson in 16 years.
Manchester United facts:
Founded in: 1878
Club colors: Red-White
Stadium: Old Trafford( Capacity: 76.300)
Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson
This seasons most important players: Van der Sar, Heinze, Neville, Ferdinand, Brown, O'Shea, Vidic, Carrick, Tevez, Ronaldo, Giggs, Saha, Scholes, Nani, Rooney

Premier League titles: 17 : 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956,1957, 1965, 1967, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007,2008
FA Cup winners: 11: 1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983,
1985, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004
League Cup winners: 2: 1992, 2006
Champions League titles: 2 :1968, 1999
European Cup II: 1: 1991
Intercontinental Cup: 1: 1999
In two weeks time there is still the UEFA Champions League Final between the two rivals.
(Photo Belga)

Liverpool 1 - Chelsea 1

Hopaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

I could hardly watch it on my TV because of the bad connection.
But I checked out You Tube and guess what I found?

Champions League Semi Finals

Tonight the first semi final in the UEFA Champions League.
The fact that it will be 3 am in the morning is of little concern to me.
It is after all the Big Showdown in Football.

Liverpool - Chelsea
Barcelona - Manchester United
Doesn't it look very promising?
Definitely 4 major top teams in Europe.
Except for Man. U all the other teams had some mixed results this season.

Barcelona now in third position in the Primera Liga with 9 points less then arch rivals Real Madrid. The good news for them is that Lionel Messi seems to be back in shape.

Manchester United have less worries. They are on top in the Premier league and with likes of Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez they are widely considered as favorites to win the Premier League and the Champions League.

As for the other game we see two teams with some trouble in their ranks.

Although Chelsea is still in the race for their domestic title and the Champions League title, trouble never seems to be far away.
Is Avram Grant able to control such a group of superstars? So far the answer seems to be yes, after John Terry claimed that the Chelsea players are 100% behind their coach. That Frank Lampard is back in the selection will be big boost for the team.

In Liverpool their seems to be more trouble in the boardroom then on the pitch. Liverpool had a season with many ups and downs but they are in the semi finals of the champions League again. In the last four seasons they are by far the best team in Europe and that might be a cause why they lack the strength to battle it out till the end in the Premier League.

My clock is set and I'm ready to watch some top quality football.

The meaning of the Olympic Torch

Off course, when the Olympic Comitee announced that China would be the host for the 2008 Olympic Games, they could expected that some things might happen in the process.

What is happening now with the Olympic torch was to be expected.
What does the Olympic torch stand for anyway. Is it not about peace, understanding, unity?

Yes, and isn't that the problem with China. Invading Tibet, kick out most of the Tibetans and get it populated with Chinese people.
For decades it is been happening unpunished. China was always a bit mystical, untouchable, never trying to get any attention.
But that all changed when they where choosen to host the Olympics this year. Suddenly all the spotlights where on China.
Off course the Tibetans and the Dalai Lama would take advantage of all this to put Tibet back in the daylight. They would have been fools not to do so!
Now all the pressure is on China and the West.
It is time for the West to look in the mirror and admit that they are nothing more but a bunch of hypocrites.
It seems that superpowers always can do whatever they want.
Lets see if this time is gone be different, lets see if the west dares to take a correct standpoint or if they decide to stay hypocrite.
Lets all pray and hope that one day the Tibetans too find they freedom.