Category: Golfer’s Zone

It was a reunion of sorts.   In fact, it was a get-together that endorsed – or rather cemented a longstanding partnership that could bring back some great memories of two golf clubs with rich history.  Tanah Merah Country Club (TMCC) and Sheshan International Golf Club are well-renowned establishments in the Asia-Pacific region. They have prestige,… Continue reading Enjoyable TMCC-Sheshan Inter-Club Match Resumes After Six Years

Early extension on the downswing is a death knell of good ball-striking. What is this and how do we solve it? TMCC Teaching Pro Marc Ong has some answers. Finding your ball squirting to the right? Hitting it fat, or pulling your shots to the left? Chances are, your problem is the dreaded early extension.… Continue reading How To Prevent Early Extension

Dear Fellow TMCC Members, I am thrilled to introduce you to our 2023 InterClub League Team (ICL), which has been chosen to defend the prestigious title we won last year. As you read this message, the team has already completed 4 of the 6 Gross Stableford legs of the ICL, and I am proud to… Continue reading SGA League Team

The TMCC Junior fights back with five-under 67 to claim NRG crown Like his idol Tiger Woods, Bruce Kwong started playing golf at a very young age. And like Woods, parental influence played the biggest part in introducing the game to Bruce, whose dad Bosco and mum Eva still play the game. It is said… Continue reading Bruce Shows Maturity in Victory

ACS (I) student stays calm and cool to clinch Match Play title Armed with the National Ranking Game title for which he came from a seven-shot deficit to win by three shots, Bruce Kwong, whose personal best of five-under 67 did the trick, was the name on most participants’ lips. And the disciplined 14-year-old Anglo-… Continue reading Bruce Lives Up To His “favourite” Tag

In an exciting turn of events, the qualifying round for the Matchplay Championship held on 2nd April witnessed a display of extraordinary skill and talent from a pool of talented golfers. Among them, Mr. Stanley Ang and Ms. Sue Yap emerged as the best Nett winners, showcasing their exceptional abilities on the course. Their outstanding… Continue reading Club Matchplay Championship

She beats Meylinda in tough Match Play final, heaps praise on opponent Norlia Embong is humility personified. After edging out gutsy Meylinda Setyo in the second play-off hole for the Tanah Merah Country Club’s Match Play women’s title on Sunday, 30 April, she heaped praise on her opponent. “Meylinda is a strong player. She brought… Continue reading Norlia, The Down-to-Earth Champion

A Fun-filled Golfing Experience Despite Inclement Weather On 13 April 2023, the Tampines Course was abuzz with excitement as the TMCC Ladies’ April Social took-off with an overdrive. The game format for the day was a Shamble with 2-lady teams. This format made the competition more fun and exciting as each player is required to… Continue reading TMCC Ladies’ April Social

Follow these tips and you won’t need to be afraid of these tricky shots anymore.  Unlike the predictability of the range, we’re often faced with uneven lies on the golf course. Uphill and downhill lies are part and parcel of the game, and knowing how to negotiate them is key to playing well. Uphill Lies… Continue reading Playing Off Up And Downhill Lies