
Captain’s Corner [Feb 2026]
Dear Members, As we settle into the new year, I would like to wish all members a warm and slightly belated Happy New Year. I hope 2026 has begun well for you and your families, and that it brings many…

Dear Members, As we settle into the new year, I would like to wish all members a warm and slightly belated Happy New Year. I hope 2026 has begun well for you and your families, and that it brings many…

Dear Members, 2025 has been a demanding but ultimately constructive year for RSGC. It tested the resilience of the Club, the dedication of its volunteers and the strength of our governance, while also laying important foundations for a more stable…

Dear Members, Decisions! Decisions! At the coming EGM on 6 December, Members will be asked to decide what, if anything, the Club should do to improve our golfing experience at RSGC. The four golf course proposals give Members a clear…

Dear Members, You may have noticed that Gold has surged sharply in recent months. Such a move is not merely a financial market curiosity. Throughout history, when gold rallies in this fashion, it has often signalled monetary debasement, unsustainable debt…

Dear Members, As part of our efforts to enhance facilities for golfers at the Club, we will soon be introducing two indoor golf simulators. These will be located in one of the existing air-conditioned squash courts, close to the bag…

Dear Members, Those who do not have the Club’s and Members’ interests at heart must have no role in its future. The recent closure of our kitchen was not a decision taken lightly. It was, however, one that was absolutely…

So much to do, and so little time to get it all done. Following our recent AGM in late June, the Committee has been refreshed with new members, including familiar faces like Eddy Chen, Wan Din, and Ally Azwin. We…

Members may have noticed their drives gaining impressive distance lately, a welcome perk of the dry season. With firmer fairways and sunnier skies, the course plays shorter. While golfers enjoy the added roll, do take this into account and ensure…

Dear Members, Location, Location, Location! I covered both our Investment and our Tender policies in the two previous Captains Corner. In this episode, we look at the third leg of how we protect our Club’s assets and some circumstances that…

Too much trust is folly in an imperfect world.” “Trust but verify.” “In our mothers we trust” but for everyone else, there is RSGC’s Tender Policy. In last month’s Captain’s Corner, I shared why our Investment Guidelines are a critical…