The Interport Matches between The Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC) and The Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) are truly oneof-a-kind. Unlike most Interport encounters, this long-standing rivalry features three trophies contested across both men’s and ladies’ categories — a cherished tradition that began in 1965. The inaugural match took place at RSGC, and from the very beginning, this Interport stood out for its inclusivity and competitive format. The Men’s Dato’ Loke Wan Tho Memorial Trophy, a Four Ball Match Play handicap event played off the white tees, and the Ladies’ C.C. Tan / Leong Hoe Yeng Challenge Trophy, a Four Ball Match Play handicap event from the red tees, were both introduced that year. The trophies were donated by two distinguished past presidents of SICC and RSGC respectively — C.C. Tan and Leong Hoe Yeng. The Tan Sri Hashim Ali Trophy, a blacktee, off-the-stick match for men, was later added in 1991 by General Tan Sri Hashim Mohd Ali, a past president of RSGC. Notably, this remains the only Interport where the ladies compete alongside the men, adding an extra dimension of camaraderie and club spirit.
This year’s matches were held on 26–27 April 2025 at RSGC, played across two scheduled days at the historic Old Course. A total of 81 RSGC members — 48 men and 33 ladies — turned up in support of the Club, with some participating on one day only due to the flexible playing schedule. We were honoured to host 59 SICC members (39 men and 20 ladies), led by their Club Captain, How Seen Yong, and Lady Golf Captain, Anne Goh. Leading the RSGC contingent were our Captain, Raymond Yeoh, and Lady Golf Captain, Ai-Leen Tan.
The stakes were especially high this year. In the away leg held at SICC in August 2024, RSGC had successfully retained the Tan Sri Hashim Ali Trophy, but had lost both the Dato’ Loke Wan Tho and the C.C. Tan / Leong Hoe Yeng trophies. Now back on home ground, the mission was clear: reclaim all three trophies and keep them at home. Sadly, the first day’s matches had to be abandoned due to inclement weather — a frustrating but unavoidable outcome. Despite this setback, the competitive spirit remained strong. On Day Two, under clearer skies and better conditions, our players returned to the Old Course with focus, grit, and a renewed sense of purpose.
The results on Day Two reflected the passion, precision, and preparation of Team RSGC. For the Tan Sri Hashim Ali Trophy (Men’s Off-the-Stick), RSGC and SICC both earned 1 point, resulting in a draw. In the Dato’ Loke Wan Tho Memorial Trophy (Men’s Handicap), RSGC triumphed with 31 points compared to SICC’s 7 points, while in the C.C. Tan / Leong Hoe Yeng Challenge Trophy (Ladies’ Handicap), RSGC won with 13 points, leaving SICC behind with 7 points.
All eyes are now on May 2025, when our team will travel to Singapore to defend all three trophies at SICC’s backyard. This time, the goal is even clearer: to bring home all three trophies and reinforce our standing in this historic rivalry. The fire has been reignited, the momentum is with us — and the fight is far from over.
