Meeting of Friends—SICC vs SSGS
The phone at SSGS office did not stop ringing for a few weeks after it was announced that the annual friendly between SICC and SSGS would be held on 21 Aug 2009. There was overwhelming support for the event and those who signed up late could not be accommodated. SSGS members who were also SICC members cooperated by playing for SICC so that more non –SICC members could play.
It was with great enthusiasm that 144 golfers teed off at 1 pm at the Sime Course. But the weather dampened spirits somewhat when the sky burst with a heavy downpour after most of the flights had just completed one hole. Those who were near the clubhouse turned back and some resigned themselves to the pint of beer. Those caught on the course found shelter but it must have been quite uncomfortable. There was lightning and thunder and play only resumed after more than two hours.
The friendly competition was called off. Golfers were told to enjoy their game and the prizes would be given out in a lucky draw. The weather gradually improved and most of the flights completed at least 16 holes. There were many tales told of missed birdies and putts. There was the weather to blame for those who lost their bets. Despite the poor weather, there were all smiles as the golfers returned with their score cards.
Dinner was, as usual, a happy event. SSGS made sure that there was free flow of beer. Excellent wine was donated by Ben Foods which also offered special rates to SSGS members for purchase of wines. Albert Goh kindly provided the hard liquor for the real drinkers. Member Sin Chok rendered his Hainanese jokes to all who would hear. President SICC, Paul Thomas with other members of the SICC Committee were at the main table with SSGS President Toh Shung Chee and Patron Abraham Loh.
The participants went home satisfied with another happy event to be filed in their memories.
The phone at SSGS office did not stop ringing for a few weeks after it was announced that the annual friendly between SICC and SSGS would be held on 21 Aug 2009. There was overwhelming support for the event and those who signed up late could not be accommodated. SSGS members who were also SICC members cooperated by playing for SICC so that more non –SICC members could play.
It was with great enthusiasm that 144 golfers teed off at 1 pm at the Sime Course. But the weather dampened spirits somewhat when the sky burst with a heavy downpour after most of the flights had just completed one hole. Those who were near the clubhouse turned back and some resigned themselves to the pint of beer. Those caught on the course found shelter but it must have been quite uncomfortable. There was lightning and thunder and play only resumed after more than two hours.
The friendly competition was called off. Golfers were told to enjoy their game and the prizes would be given out in a lucky draw. The weather gradually improved and most of the flights completed at least 16 holes. There were many tales told of missed birdies and putts. There was the weather to blame for those who lost their bets. Despite the poor weather, there were all smiles as the golfers returned with their score cards.
Dinner was, as usual, a happy event. SSGS made sure that there was free flow of beer. Excellent wine was donated by Ben Foods which also offered special rates to SSGS members for purchase of wines. Albert Goh kindly provided the hard liquor for the real drinkers. Member Sin Chok rendered his Hainanese jokes to all who would hear. President SICC, Paul Thomas with other members of the SICC Committee were at the main table with SSGS President Toh Shung Chee and Patron Abraham Loh.
The participants went home satisfied with another happy event to be filed in their memories.
The above is contributed by Lim Siam Kim and photos by Lim Keok Meng
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Good and healthy to have friends....
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