After 118 years at the original Bukit Chermin location, Keppel Club looks forward to new beginnings as they target to have their new golf course at Sime ready for play in December 2022. Keppel Club will operate the Sime course for both club members as well as the public, with 40% of tee times allocated to members and 60% open for public booking.
Singapore Golf Association (SGA) will also collaborate with Keppel Club to operate a Centre of Excellence (COE) at the new Sime location to develop youth golfers in Singapore. This is part of Keppel Club’s efforts to support national golf through SGA’s high-performance and junior development programs. Keppel Club will provide SGA with access to the driving range, short game practice areas including the short course. SGA will also be allocated weekly 18-hole and 9-hole access to the Sime course for training purposes.
“We are thrilled to announce our first Centre of Excellence at Keppel Club. This is a milestone for Singapore golf, and we look forward to building on this to eventually achieve our dream of having our very own Home of Golf in Singapore.” said SGA General Manager Joshua Ho.
Keppel Club Captain Ng Luo Yi said “We are looking forward to a new chapter as we begin operations at Sime. Keppel Club has always been a strong advocate of junior golf, and we are excited and glad that we will play a part in supporting Singapore’s next generation of champions.”
In addition to Keppel Club, the Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) and Sentosa Golf Club have also strengthened their support for SGA by offering the squad members access to their practice facilities and golf course.
“Junior golf is an important part of the golf ecosystem, and we are pleased to be a part of the journey with SGA to develop elite golfers. With this collaboration, it allows juniors to gain more exposure and friendship through the game of golf,” said Ian Roberts, Director of Golf at SICC.
General Manager of Sentosa Golf Club Andy Johnston said “Sentosa Golf Club is delighted to continue our ongoing support for Singapore’s junior golfers, as to provide them with additional training facilities access and to be ready to compete at international stages.”
“We are extremely thankful to Keppel Club, SICC and Sentosa Golf Club for their collaboration with SGA to developing our youth golfers. The partnership will ensure an optimal training environment for our athletes to succeed,” added Joshua Ho, SGA General Manager.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between SGA, Keppel Club, SICC and Sentosa Golf Club which has taken effect on 8 November 2022. This arrangement is in addition to SGA’s High-Performance Training Centre located at Sembawang Country Club.
For further information, please contact Ms Rachel Lee at rachel@sga.org.sg.