Day 1
Day 2
This year’s Interport Home Match between RSGC and the Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) was a grand affair, bringing together a total of 120 players – 40 men and 20 ladies from each Club. Held on 29 and 30 June, the event took place on the RSGC Old Course, providing a perfect setting for this highly anticipated competition.
The weather was just right, and everyone had a fantastic time.
Leading the charge were RSGC Captain Raymond Yeoh and RSGC Lady Golf Captain Ai-leen Tan, alongside SICC Captain How Seen Yong and SICC Lady Golf Captain, Anne Goh, who showed countless support by traveling from Singapore to Malaysia to attend the prize presentation despite her injuries.
Match for the CC Tan / Leong Hoe Yeng Challenge Trophy: RSGC’s Dorothy Ng & Esther Law vs SICC’s Teresa Lim & Christine Loh
The results were a testament to the competitive spirit and skill of the players. In the Tan Sri Hashim Ali Trophy for Men’s Off the Stick, RSGC dominated with a clean sweep, winning 4-0 on both days, resulting in an overall victory of 8-0 against SICC. The Dato’ Loke Wan Tho Memorial Trophy, a men’s Four Ball Match Play Handicap event, saw RSGC securing an impressive win with 33-3 on Day 1 and 26-10 on Day 2, culminating in a total score of 59-13. The ladies competed fiercely for the C.C Tan / Leong Hoe Yeng Challenge Trophy, also a Four Ball Match Play Handicap event. RSGC won 19-1 on Day 1 and 14-6 on Day 2, achieving an overall triumph of 33-7.
Fantastic shot, Mrs. Liow Foong Kwan!
Day 1 excitement: RSGC’s John Ang & Roger Lim vs SICC’s Seah Siow Teck & Stephen Ng for the prestigious Dato’ Loke Wan Tho Memorial Trophy
The inaugural match dates back to 1965 at RSGC, featuring competitions for three trophies: the Men’s Tan Sri Hashim Ali Trophy, a black tee off-the-stick match; the Men’s Dato Loke Wan Tho Memorial Trophy, a white tee Four Ball Match Play Handicap event; and the Ladies C.C Tan / Leong Hoe Yeng Challenge Trophy, a red tee Four Ball Match Play Handicap event. The Dato’ Loke Wan Tho Memorial Trophy was first played in 1965, accompanied by the ladies’ trophy donated by C.C. Tan and Leong Hoe Yeng, past presidents of SICC and RSGC respectively. The Tan Sri Hashim Ali Trophy, introduced in 1991, was presented by General Tan Sri Hashim Mohd Ali, a past president of RSGC. Notably, this is the only Interport match where ladies also hold their competition alongside the men’s.
RSGC ladies celebrating their victory with the reclaimed CC Tan / Leong Hoe Yeng Challenge Trophy!
RSGC Lady Golf Captain Ai-leen Tan with SICC Lady Golf Captain Anne Goh
Looking ahead, the tradition will continue with the Away Game scheduled for August 2024. The RSGC team is determined to retain all three trophies as they travel to Singapore on Saturday, 24 August, and Sunday, 25 August 2024. We look forward to another exciting chapter in this storied rivalry and hope to see our teams keep the trophies and bring them back home again!
Captain Raymond Yeoh giving his speech
Nearest to the Pin on Day Two (30 June) at Hole 4 (Old Course): Chuan Campbell nailed it at 10 feet 2 inches, receiving the prize from RSGC Captain Raymond Yeoh
