M Ramayah Cup
With a very quiet month due to the fasting season, the Ladies enthusiastically volunteered to be markers for the 2025 edition of the M. Ramayah Cup, the annual Caddie Championship. After a short briefing, we headed out—clipboards in hand—grateful to be given buggies to follow the caddies. After a scorching weekend, the weather surprised us with rain! It turned out to be quite a heavy drizzle, which made the competition all the more challenging. Bringing umbrellas to shield us from the expected sun turned out to be a good decision, as they came in very handy for the rain. The Ladies enjoyed the reversal of roles, watching their caddies compete on the course.
The Ladies joined the caddies for the prize-giving lunch and cheered on the winners from the flights they had marked. We have never had any issues getting our Lady golfers to volunteer for club duties—whether it be handing out crossover snacks in the hot sun during our Ladies Amateur Open, welcoming international guests, or, as we did on the 7th of April, marking our caddies’ scores in the rain. Our Ladies also never fail to answer calls for prize sponsorships, and the caddies were very happy to receive golf items, vouchers, and cash prizes donated by the Ladies. Truly, our Lady Golfers—whether they be Ordinary Members in their own right or Spouse Members— have RSGC in their hearts.
Here are some of the comments from our Lady Markers:
Dorothy Ng: I was happy to be invited to be a marker for this Caddies Championship. I enjoyed watching them hit all kinds of shots—the good and the bad. Nothing could distract them, even with many loud leaf blowers, moving trucks, and a loud call of “FORE!” Despite all that, and the mix of shots and high scores, the players displayed very positive attitudes. Pure sportsmanship. I’m proud of our caddies.
Mika Nishimura: It was a very fun competition. I was very excited to see the caddies and their wonderful play, which I don’t usually get to see. I hope this competition continues in the future.
May Cheng: It was a rewarding experience both as a player and as a marker. As a player, it was interesting to see the caddies’ approach to the game, as they are so knowledgeable about the course. Each had their own strategy. As a marker, I felt a great sense of responsibility. I needed to be present at all times, recording each stroke until the players holed out. Overall, I was excited to play a part in helping to ensure the tournament was a success. I also had the chance to witness the camaraderie among flightmates, even though they were competing against each other.
Kanae Yutani: I had a great experience as a marker, watching the caddies play. I was so impressed by their shots—whether chipping or putting. I hope they can take part in this tournament again next year, after helping Members throughout the year.
Sima Lee: I enjoyed being a marker. With a strong understanding of the golf rules, I was responsible for recording scores and closely watching the players, counting all the strokes and ensuring totals were accurate. Any errors had to be corrected promptly.
Zakiah Mustapa: An amazing experience! Besides being a marker, I also got to see and learn from the caddies—how they play, and I even got to understand the rules better. Sometimes, I felt like showing them the line—just like the caddies used to do for me! Hahaha.
My heartfelt thanks go out to the Ladies for stepping up to accept this very important responsibility. It was also a great opportunity to get to know our caddies better, in a more personal way, and enjoy the reversal of roles—watching them make bad shots instead of vice versa! Thank you also to all those who generously donated prizes.
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Cup
The two-day Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Cup is one of our oldest Ladies Golf trophies. Many Ladies find it challenging to play two consecutive days of 18 holes, especially in the debilitating heat, so the field was a little smaller this time. The competition began in the rain and later transitioned to intense heat. Nevertheless, the competition remained fierce, with many players returning with agonising tales of double pars, bunkers, and water troubles.
The winner, Lai Set Fah, played consistently and returned a score of one under to lift the Trophy. Congratulations to Set Fah, Runner-Up Chizuko Hirata, and Wong Ai-Dee for the Best Gross score!
We end the month with the first leg of our Interport battle with SICC. Hopefully, I’ll have a win to report!
May brings our Ladies Golf Section Annual Meeting, where I will bow out after a year as Lady Golf Captain. We look forward to welcoming a brand-new Captain. See you at the LGS AGM!
