Liew Hoong – Winner of the Committee’s Prize
Cameron Cheah – Winner of the President’s Prize
The President’s Prize, Captain’s Prize, and Committee’s Prize marked the final golf events of 2024, bringing to a close a remarkable RSGC calendar filled with over a hundred golf competitions, including socials, medals, and cup/trophy events. Held on Sunday morning, 15 December 2024, the event played in Stableford format, took place on the Old Course (1st Old & 2nd Old) with green speeds of 9 on the stimpmeter, welcoming a total of 44 players.
The Stableford system was the brainchild of Dr. Frank Barney Gorton Stableford (1870–1959) – hence the capitalised ‘S’ in the name – in order to stop golfers from giving up after a poor start to their rounds.
The three prizes catered to different handicap categories: the President’s Prize for players with a WHS Handicap Index of 10.4 and below, the Captain’s Prize for those between 10.5 and 15.8, and the Committee’s Prize for golfers with an Index of 15.9 to 21.1.
Simon James Seaton – Playing in the Committee’s Prize Category
President’s Prize
Cameron Cheah emerged victorious in the President’s Prize category with a spectacular performance, scoring a total of 41 points. His round included four net birdies on the front nine and another four net birdies on the back nine, showing his consistency and skill throughout the game.
Adrian Teo followed closely in second place, finishing with 39 points. Despite achieving one net eagle and five net birdies during his round, he fell just short of clinching the title.
Captain’s Prize
Devin Nair delivered an impressive performance to secure the Captain’s Prize Winner, finishing with an outstanding score of 43 points. His round included a net eagle and seven net birdies, highlighting his dominant play.
In second place was Mohd Silahuddin, who finished with 40 points. Although he managed to score on every hole, it wasn’t enough to surpass the winner’s remarkable result.
Devin Nair – Winner of the Captain’s Prize
Committee’s Prize
Liew Hoong claimed the Committee’s Prize Winner with a steady and composed round, scoring a total of 42 points. His consistent play saw him finish with a nett score six under par.
Chang Min Wai secured second place with 38 points. Despite with an impressive nett eagle, he had to settle for the runner-up spot.
As the final event of the year, this competition truly embodied the camaraderie and competitive spirit that define golf games at RSGC. Congratulations to all the winners and participants for making the day another memorable success.
See you next year, with the Club Championship kicking off the 2025 season in January.
Derek Daniel – Competing in the President’s Prize
