OCT 2026
OCT 2026
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…
Dear Members, “I can resist everything except temptation”, “Common sense is not all that common” and “The skills required to get a job often have nothing to do with what is required to do the job itself.” These three quotes…
From Bonds to Grass It’s been several months since I took on the role of Greens Convenor, and I must say, it has been an interesting journey. I have become rather familiar with grass and I would like to share…
Dear Members, Happy New Year! Punctuality is the thief of time but it does not have to be. The punctual person is always kept waiting by those who are either late by design or late by dereliction. We joined RSGC’s…