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LAGUNA’S PUTTING
PARADISE!
F&B PROMOTIONS QUEEN SIRIKIT CUP LGA INSTRUCTION
M AY- J U N E 2 0 2 2
P R A C TICE . IN S T RU C T I O N. D E V EL O P M E N T.
Changes to Operating Hours and Rates
NEW OPERATING HOURS (w.e.f March 02)
LAGUNA PRACTICE
Monday, Wednesday to Friday: 07:30 – 23:00 | * Tuesday: 15:00 – 23:00 | Saturday & Sunday: 07:00 – 22:00
*Closed on first Tuesday of each month.
REVISED DRIVING RANGE BALL RATES (PER 50 BALLS) (w.e.f February 16)
Range Ball Card Toptracer Practice Toptracer Lounge
Non Peak 50 Balls Peak 50 Balls Non Peak Peak Non Peak Peak
Member $3.75 $3.75 $15.00 $20.00 $30.00 $45.00
Public $5.50 $6.50 $25.00 $32.00 $55.00 $70.00
Note: Toptracer rates are for 1 hour usage and inclusive of 100 balls
Peak timing: Weekdays: 17:00 - Closing, Weekends: ALL DAY
PUBLIC FACILITIES
• 50 spacious hitting bays with full flight range balls
• Demo clubs from Titleist, Taylormade demo clubs available upon booking
• Short Game Area is only open to Laguna National Members, Privilege Pass Holders and Leadbetter Golf Academy students having
instruction
DRESS CODE: Relaxed and Modern
CONTENTS 5
6-7
Resort Directory
Message from the General Manager: Peter Goh
8-9 Course Updates
MAY-JUNE 2022 In addition to the day-to-day upkeep of the Classic and Masters
courses, Laguna National’s agronomy team are moving full steam
ahead with a variety of course upgrade projects.
10 Putting Paradise
Our new putting course project – Laguna Putting Powered by Nicklaus
Design – is on track to be unveiled before the mid-way point of 2022.
11 Abide by the Rules
Laguna National’s Disciplinary Committee is addressing issues that
continue to crop up on a regular basis.
12-13 Monthly Medals
Reviews of Monthly Medals in February and March.
14 Supporting a Worthy Cause
Engaging with Members and supporting the wider community
continues to be an important element at Laguna National.
Front Cover: 15 Ace Performers
A nine-hole putting green built on premium
Laguna National welcomes four new hole-in-one achievers.
grade synthetic turf, Laguna Putting Powered
by Nicklaus Design is the first of its kind in 16-17 Women to the Fore!
Singapore. Laguna National joined forces with the Singapore Ladies Golf
Association to commemorate International Women’s Day.
19 Queen Sirikit Cup Preview
The region’s finest female amateur golfers will tackle the Masters Course
in the 42nd edition of the Queen Sirikit Cup from May 23-27.
20-21 Playing Fearless Golf
8-9 Dr Jay-Lee Nair reveals how sport psychology training is helping
Laguna’s Ladies Match Play winner Guo Junxi to play fearless golf.
22-23 Social & Recreation: Funshops & Workshops
24-25 Social & Recreation: Meet the Instructors
26-28 Food & Beverage Update: May-June Promotions
30 The Pines: Hot Pot @ Pines
31 Quick Nine: Petra Jarosilova
32-33 Leadbetter Golf Academy Instruction
Steven Giuliano explains how adoption of the AimPoint Express system
can significantly improve your putting.
34-35 Leadbetter Golf Academy Update
16-17 In recognition of his commitment, passion, dedication and
achievements, LGA Director Stephen Moriarty has won a notable
award.
36 Golf Products: Titleist Velocity Golf Ball
37 The Shop
Focus on Scotty Cameron’s new Phantom X putters.
38 Calendar of Events: What’s On in May-June
LAGUNA LIFESTYLE 3
Precious habits - Exceptional living
“You are NOT here for the relief but to RELIVE!”
At KAI, Singapore’s first licensed pre- and postpartum centre exclusive to mothers and
their newborn, sensitivity, empathy, and grace are cornerstones. A full support system
of specialists is at hand for every physical, mental, and emotional need. This includes
qualified and experienced nurses, a gastronomic team specializing in maternity cuisine,
Spa & Wellness department providing non-invasive yet effective treatments for postnatal
recovery and visiting Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners. Concierge,
limousine, and security services ensure safety, security, and convenience, giving absolute
peace of mind to mother and baby.
Please visit www.kaisuites.com.sg for more information and
contact +65 8855-6188 for General Inquiries.
Resort Directory
Executive Management Team General Information
Peter Goh Cheng Wai Meng Laguna National Main Line The Nest
General Manager - Laguna National Executive Chef T 6542 6888 T 6321 6792
Golf Resort Club Website : 11.00am – 9.00pm (Mon & Tues)
James Foo www.lagunanational.com 9.00am – 9.00pm (Wed – Sun)
Eric Piatti Director of Human Resources thenest@lagunanational.com
General Manager - Dusit Thani james.foo@dusit.com Hotel Main Line
Laguna Singapore
T 6841 8888 Greenhouse
Elizabeth Tan Website :
T 6321 6726
Mark Isley Director of Sales www.dusitthanilagunasingapore.com Breakfast
General Manager of Golf Course and elizabeth.tan@dusit.com 6.30am – 10.00am (Mon – Fri)
Agronomy 6.30am – 10.30am (Sat & Sun)
The Shop & Golf Bookings
Kelly Cho T 6326 1950 / 1951 / 1952 / 1953 Lunch
Lionel Roberts Assistant Director of Events clubconcierge@lagunanational.com 12.00pm – 3.00pm
Resort Administrator and kelly.cho@dusit.com
Project Manager Dinner
lionel.roberts@lagunanational.com Golf Operations 5.00pm – 11.00pm (Fri & Sat)
Stephen Moriarty T 6326 1942 5.00pm – 10:30pm (Sun – Thur)
Leadbetter Golf Academy Director
Ng Jin Tong stephen.moriarty@leadbetter.com
Director, Corporate Finance Laguna Lifestyle Legends Bar
jintong.ng@lagunanational.com T 6326 1949 T 6321 6724
David Lim lifestyle@lagunanational.com 3.00pm – 11.00pm
Club Operation Manager, The Pines
Mark Bates
Director of Golf david.lim@thepines.com.sg Membership Sales Tee Deck – Al fresco
mark.bates@lagunanational.com T 6326 1901 Bar & Grill
Kevin Ling maggie.tuya@lagunanational.com
T 6321 6732
Food & Beverage Manager, 11.00am – 9.00pm (Sun – Thur)
Maggie Tuya 11.00am – 11.00pm (Fri – Sat)
Omakase@Stevens
Director of Membership Membership Services
kevin.ling@dusit.com
maggie.tuya@lagunanational.com T 6542 6888 Laguna Practice
membership@lagunanational.com T 6741 1111 (Main Line)
Ryan Regodon T 6542 2204 (Management Office)
Director of Food & Beverage Membership Accounts T 6542 2200 (Bunker Lounge)
ryan.regodon@dusit.com T 6321 6720 / 6707 / 6719 / 6705 T 6542 2201 or
finance@lagunanational.com WhatsApp 9039 1038 (Academy)
T 6542 2202 (Flightpath Café)
Corporate Events & T 6542 2203 (Golf Shop)
Banquets (Social / Hotel) practiceinfo@lagunanational.com
dtls@dusit.com
Omakase@Stevens
Corporate & T 6735 8282
Tournament Golf 5.30 pm – 10.30 pm (Mon – Sat)
T 6321 6748 info@omakase.com.sg
regine.fernandez@dusit.com
The Satellite Pines Club
Laguna National Golf Resort Club - Food & Beverage T 6735 2288
T 6321 6796 10 am to 10 pm (Tue – Sun)
Top 50 Golf & Country Clubs of Asia-Pacific, Closed on Mondays
Platinum Clubs of the World ayla.aleesha@dusit.com
01-01, 32 Stevens Road
Singapore 258892
LAGUNA LIFESTYLE 5
Exciting Times Ahead
LAGUNA NATIONAL GOLF RESORT CLUB GENERAL MANAGER PETER GOH HIGHLIGHTS
SOME OF THE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE PLANNED FOR THE COMING MONTHS.
All of us at
Laguna National are
very much looking
forward to once
more savouring Laguna National General Manager Peter Goh (left) offered his support to Auntie Ange’s Tongan
Charity Scramble event.
the buzz of staging
an international hospitality industries.
It’s to the credit of Laguna National’s
understanding and respect for the
protocols that Members have displayed to
tournament – and ownership, management and staff that the
Club is emerging in such a strong position
this point. While we’re all pleased – and
relieved – to see a gradual relaxation in
whetting our appetite – and with so many exciting new initiatives
and events on the agenda or in the pipeline
the situation, we request that Members
continue to abide by the regulations that
for future major for the months ahead.
First, though, a brief recap of the updates
are in place, ensuring that Laguna National
remains a safe environment for all.
championships at the to community SMMs that came into effect
from March 29 and which are applicable to
As our golfing Members will be aware,
there continues to be a huge demand for
Club that are already Laguna National and our Members: tee times, especially at peak periods.
Group Sizes: The permissible group size Given the high number of rounds
in the planning! for social gatherings has been increased that are being played, it’s testament to
from five persons to 10 persons for the sterling efforts of Mark Isley and
mask-off activities. his greenkeeping team that the general
W
Mask-Wearing: Mask-wearing continues conditioning of the Classic and Masters
ith the Covid-19 situation in to be required for indoor settings when courses have received so much praise in
Singapore improving, the Multi- people leave their homes, but is optional recent weeks.
Ministry Taskforce’s announcement of the in outdoor settings. To maintain high standards, we require
easing of community Safe Management Safe Distancing: Safe distancing is the support of all those who play our
Measures (SMMs) at the start of April was encouraged but will not be required courses, Members and guests. Thank
warmly welcomed. between individuals or groups in all you in advance for your loving care and
The past two years have proved a difficult mask-on settings. However, a safe attention. The importance of all players
time for everyone. With lockdowns, distance of one metre continues to be filling in their divots on the fairways and
travel restrictions and strict protocols and required for mask-off settings. tees and repairing their pitch marks on the
standard operating procedures in place, it’s greens cannot be over-emphasised.
been especially challenging for the club and We greatly appreciate the support, Another area in which we appeal for
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your help is in pace of play. We want as National’s unique portfolio of offerings a round of golf, giving you some friendly
many people as possible to enjoy their and perfectly complement the outstanding advice along the way, if you’re lucky!
rounds at Laguna National and that means facilities we already have in place at Laguna A Member may only sign up for one
being able to complete 18 holes in a timely Practice powered by TopTracer, but also session per month and may only book with
fashion, without holding up those behind it will continue the Laguna National each pro once a year. Slots will be filled on
you, diminishing their experience and philosophy of growing the game. a first come-first serve basis. Send your
perhaps even preventing them from being Talking of Laguna Practice, our requests to clubconcierge@lagunanational.
able to finish their game. partners at the Leadbetter Golf Academy com
With such heavy traffic on the courses, are extending their capabilities with the Meanwhile, if you want to catch a
you need to make sure you’re keeping up expansion of their coaching team. glimpse of future stars on the LPGA Tour
with the flight in front of you at all times As well as regular lessons, Laguna then make it a point to be at Laguna
– and following the guidance of marshals, Practice is a hive of activity with a 10-week National for the Asia-Pacific Women’s
when you’re prompted. Junior Programme under way as well as Amateur Team Championship for the
Slow play is not a problem that’s unique the introduction of Ladies Group Tuition Queen Sirikit Cup.
to Singapore or Asia. It’s a major issue with beginner and intermediate classes, To be played over the Masters Course
around the world. In the next edition focusing on all areas of the game with an from May 24-27, this historic event has
of Laguna Lifestyle, we’ll give you some opportunity to join on course sessions. been a springboard to stardom for dozens
pointers as to how you can speed up the To find out more about these and other of players (see Page 19).
pace of your game which will enhance your coaching opportunities, please visit https:// All of us at Laguna National are
enjoyment of the game and those with www.leadbettersingapore.com/ or email to very much looking forward to once
whom you share the course. lga.singapore@leadbetter.com more savouring the buzz of staging an
As you may have noticed, another Another way to learn and pick up tips is international tournament. It promises to
outstanding recent development at the by watching and playing with good players. be a memorable event – and one that will
Club is the addition of our very own You can do both at Laguna National. serve to whet our appetite for future major
nine-hole putting course, Laguna Putting By popular demand, our ‘Play with the championships at Laguna National that are
Powered by Nicklaus Design. Pro’ scheme is back, where our resident already in the planning!
Not only does it further enhance Laguna professionals are available to join you for
Lightning Warning Procedures
With the changes to Covid-19 related staging area of the course they are playing. times will not have a specified cut-off time
safe management measures and the The basement car park will no longer and will take priority over evening nine-
relaxation of movement controls within be used as a buggy overflow area. Golfers hole tee times.
the Club facilities, we have rolled out stopping play will go to Buggy Return Evening Session (nine holes): As per
amended procedures that will reduce the Area and send their golf bags to ‘Bag pre-Covid-19 procedure, priority will
impact on golfers affected by lightning Drop and Bag Pick Point’ at Bag Drop always be given to 18-hole tee times from
warnings. Area. the afternoon session.
Starting with booking dates from April In the event of an afternoon lightning
4, the following changes to the lightning Tee Time Movement warning, evening times will be cancelled
warning procedures were implemented: All tee times that are within the specified and only allowed to tee off after the
lightning warning time will no longer be afternoon times have crossed over.
Course Evacuation cancelled. Golfers in these affected tee
Upon notice through the buggy GPS times will be given the option to: *Note: The safety of Members and staff
screen and the subsequent siren, all Cancel the tee time without penalty. is a priority. As such, any Member who
golfers are to seek shelter at the half- Shift the tee time to a slot AFTER the continues to play during a lightning
way house, rain shelters or return final time of the respective session. warning or access the golf course before
immediately to the clubhouse and All tee times will be shifted in order of being instructed by Club officials will be
seek shelter in The Nest or the main their original booking and will only be subject to disciplinary action.
clubhouse. Only golfers retiring for the amended if a flight cancels.
day and are stopping their game will be Information on course closures and
granted access to the Buggy Return Area. Morning Session: The cut-off to cross lightning warnings can be found on our
For ease of returning to the golf course over for the second nine holes will be Lightning Update page on the Club’s
after the lightning warning, golfers should 11:45 am for morning sessions. website: https://www.lagunanational.
park their buggies at or near the buggy Afternoon Session: Afternoon session com/golf/lightningupdate
LAGUNA LIFESTYLE 7
New Heart at Masters 17!
IN ADDITION TO THE DAY-TO-DAY UPKEEP OF THE CLASSIC AND MASTERS COURSES,
LAGUNA NATIONAL’S GOLF COURSE AGRONOMY TEAM HAVE BEEN MOVING FULL
STEAM AHEAD WITH A VARIETY OF COURSE UPGRADE PROJECTS.
The new heart-shaped bunker at the 17th hole on the Masters Course.
T o say that the par-three 17th hole on the Masters Course
has broken many hearts over the years would be an under-
statement.
From top professionals to accomplished amateurs … and high-
handicappers to novices, countless are the tales of woe that have
occurred over this devilish stretch of land where the narrow green
is protected by water front and right and bunkers on both sides of
the putting surface.
Perhaps more than any other hole on the Masters Course, this
has been where tournaments have been won – and lost.
En route to his victory in the Caltex Singapore Masters in 2004,
Scotsman Colin Montgomerie, a Ryder Cup stalwart and multi-
time European Tour Order of Merit winner, described the shot
from the championship tees as one of the most daunting at any
par-three he’d played.
On the flip side, those that have been fortunate enough to
record an ace at this hole will always retain their love and affection
for the 17th.
Perhaps more so now than ever before thanks to the upgrading
of five of the bunkers, and especially the addition of a distinctive
new feature.
Mark Isley, Laguna National’s General Manager of Golf Course
Uncle Sim has made a welcome return to Laguna National. and Agronomy, said: “As Members will have noticed, we’ve rebuilt
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We’ve rebuilt the
bunker adjacent to the
left side of the green
in the shape of a heart.
It’s certainly unique
in Singapore and will
ensure the hole is even
more memorable.
Mark Isley
Work on the lake between the ninth and 18th holes on the Classic Course has been completed.
the bunker adjacent to the left side of the the Classic Course. Mark said: “Affectionately known as
green in the shape of a heart. Partially completing the bunker upgrades Uncle Sim, he has been brought back
“It’s certainly unique in Singapore around the ninth green on the Masters. to Laguna National to assist us with the
and will ensure the hole is even more Mark said: “Our bunker upgrading bunker upgrading project, as well as
memorable, both from a playing project will continue throughout most other course upgrade projects we have
perspective and from an aesthetic point of of 2022 with the next bunkers slated to in store.” Uncle Sim has been building
view.” be upgraded on holes one and 18 on the golf courses in Singapore and around
Mark and his team have also been Masters Course. As we will not be closing the Asia-Pacific region since early 1993.
working on numerous other projects on the course, please bear with us while we His very first job was during the original
both courses, including: perform these works near the greens – construction of Laguna National, and
Finishing the extensive work on the lake and do shout out to the team when you’re he was brought back during the Classic
that sits between the ninth and 18th holes about to hit your approach shots, so that Course renovations in 2016-17. “Now
on the Classic Course. This included the they’re aware.” we’re pleased and lucky to have him back
addition of three lake aerators to top off Construction of the nine-hole Laguna on our team for these course upgrade
the project. Putting course (see Page 10 for full projects,” said Mark.
Completing the installation of the new update).
landscape adjacent to the 17th green on We’ve also welcomed back Mr Sim!
CARE FOR OUR COURSES
All golf clubs rely heavily on their Members “Unfortunately, however, each and every
and guests to show care and attention to the day we still see large numbers of unrepaired
golf course – filling in divots and repairing divots and pitch marks.
pitch marks being at the top of the list. “Once more, we ask you to play your part
Mark Isley said: “At Laguna National, in making sure our golf courses are kept in
we’ve always taken great pride in the way the best possible condition.
our courses are presented and maintained. “Our team is extremely busy with
“For that to happen we appeal to day-to-day upkeep of the courses as well
everyone who plays at Laguna National to as focusing on exciting course upgrade
do their part. We sincerely appreciate all projects. Therefore, your assistance with
of the players who diligently repair their caring for our courses is most appreciated.”
divots and pitch marks.
LAGUNA LIFESTYLE 9
Putting Paradise!
OUR NEW PUTTING COURSE PROJECT – LAGUNA PUTTING POWERED BY NICKLAUS
DESIGN – IS ON TRACK TO BE UNVEILED BEFORE THE MID-WAY POINT OF 2022.
W hether you’re looking to work
on your putting stroke or simply
seeking a fun experience with friends and/
or family, Laguna National’s latest golfing
offering is just the ticket.
A nine-hole putting green built on
premium grade synthetic turf, Laguna
Putting Powered by Nicklaus Design is the
first of its kind in Singapore.
Attractively set out, the holes wind their
way around lush landscape, discreetly Lucas Roberts and Lee Yew Kee were heavily involved in the construction of the nine-hole
hidden away behind The Nest and opposite Laguna Putting Powered by Nicklaus Design.
the ninth green on the Masters Course.
“This is another fabulous addition
to Laguna National’s extensive golfing
amenities that will be appreciated and on the market today.” worked together with Laguna National
enjoyed by Members as well as guests at Access to the putting green will be Golf Resort Club and their very capable
Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore,” said Peter available to Laguna National Members at team members on this exciting project
Goh, the Club’s General Manager. preferential rates. – and hope it brings many years of
“Not only does it perfectly complement At off-peak times, the cost is $12 per enjoyment for its Members and guests.”
the outstanding facilities we have in place person for nine holes, $20 for 18 holes and
at Laguna Practice powered by TopTracer, $30 for 27 holes. For children under the age
but also it will continue the Laguna of 12, the cost is $8 (nine holes), $14 (18 This is another
National philosophy of growing the game,” holes) and $24 (27 holes).
he added. To encourage parents to bring their fabulous addition to
Spanning almost 600 square metres, the children, a special family package has
putting green is scheduled to open for play been created. Based on two adults and two Laguna National’s
by early June. children (under 12), it’s $32 for nine holes,
Each of the nine holes has been designed $60 for 18 holes and $70 for 27 holes. extensive golfing
with subtle breaks that will not only During peak times, the cost for Members
challenge your putting technique, but also is $15 per person for nine holes, $27 for amenities that will
your green-reading abilities. 18 holes and $37 for 27 holes. For children
The construction of the putting green under the age of 12, the cost is $10 (nine be appreciated and
was undertaken by Mark Isley, Laguna
National’s General Manager of Golf Course
holes), $18 (18 holes) and $28 (27 holes).
“Whether you’re a low-handicapper or a enjoyed by Members
and Agronomy, Lee Yew Kee, Course
Superintendent, and Lucas Roberts of
beginner, it will be the perfect spot for you
to improve your putting – and have fun at
as well as guests at
Southwest Greens, who provided technical
advice.
the same time,” said Goh.
Nadin Ibrahim Yap, Chief Executive
Dusit Thani Laguna
Isley said: “The premium grade synthetic
turf has the look, feel and bite of natural
Officer of Sothwest Greens Malaysia and
Singapore, said: “On behalf of Southwest
Singapore.
grass. It’s the most authentic artificial grass Greens International, I’m proud to have Peter Goh
10 M AY- J U N E 2 0 2 2Abide by the Rules
LAGUNA NATIONAL GOLF RESORT CLUB’S DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE IS ADDRESSING
ISSUES THAT CONTINUE TO CROP UP ON A REGULAR BASIS.
L aguna National’s Disciplinary
Committee is tasked with investigating
and adjudicating upon any reported
incidents that arise at the Club.
These range from dangerous play to
failure to take care of the golf course and
abusive and aggressive behaviour between
Members and/or towards our staff.
The Mission Statement of the
Disciplinary Committee – Yarman
Vachha, Dr Gordon Tay Soi Kheng,
Dr Knut Unger and Wong Ming Fong –
is as follows:
To ensure that Laguna National Golf
Resort Club remains a safe and friendly related to the category of Golf Etiquette, Showing consideration to others – for
place where members can visit and enjoy the Club Management and Disciplinary example, by playing at a prompt pace,
their time at the Club, in a peaceful and Committee will consider the following looking out for the safety of others, and
harmonious environment. R&A Rules of Golf: not distracting the play of another player.
During April, the following new category Acting with integrity – for example,
was added to our Disciplinary Matrix: by following the Rules, applying all There is no place for rude, inconsiderate
Playing when golf course is closed due penalties, and being honest in all aspects and anti-social behaviour at Laguna
to lightning and poor course conditions of play. National.
during inclement weather. Taking good care of the course – for With the help of our Disciplinary
Members should take note that non- example, by replacing divots, smoothing Committee, we look forward to stamping
compliance to the above category will bunkers, repairing ball-marks, and not it out and allowing everyone to enjoy our
result in immediate suspension. causing unnecessary damage to the fabulous facilities in a safe and happy
When making disciplinary decisions course. environment.
DISCIPLINARY MATRIX
Category Infraction Category Infraction
Club Rule Violation Breaking Rule/Etiquette Dangerous Play Hitting up on/into Flight Ahead
Damage to Property
Abuse of Staff or Use of Abusive, Demeaning or
Golf Etiquette Slow Play Fellow Member Intimidating Language and Shouting
Divot/Ball Mark Repair Touching or Striking in Any Way
Raking Sand
Hole Skipping Playing When Golf Refusal to Stop Play When Siren is
Course is Closed Due Sounded and When Course is Closed
Course Access
to Lightning and Poor for Play
Picking up Someone Else’s Ball Course Conditions
Failure to Follow Instructions of During Inclement
Course Marshal, Staff or Management Weather
LAGUNA LIFESTYLE 11CLUB TOURNAMENTS
Ella Strikes HER Lucky Number
Ella Yokota and Matt Pollard won their respective Divisions in February’s Monthly Medal.
F
With another birdie on 18, Ella
or Ella Yokota, it would appear that 77 completed a stunning turnaround to eke
is her lucky number. out a one-stroke success and prevent
In winning Laguna National Golf Resort Tatiana from adding another trophy to the
FEBRUARY MEDAL LEADING RESULTS
Club’s 2021 Ladies Club Championship, victory she achieved in December’s Gold
Men’s Division A (Gross)
the Singapore American School student Medal.
recorded two rounds of 77. There was an equally thrilling battle 1, Matt Pollard – 76 (on countback);
Returning to competitive action in in Men’s Division A where just two shots 2, James Evans – 76
Laguna National’s February Monthly separated the top nine finishers. 3, Dustin Wilburn – 77 (on countback)
Medal, the talented 14-year-old once more In a reversal to the outcome of the
4, Chris Gillespie – 77
struck a winning note. November 2021 Monthly Medal, Matt
As was the case en route to her maiden Pollard edged out James Evans on a 5, Luke Townsend – 78 (on countback)
Club Championship success, 77 again countback to take top honours after both 6, John Guo – 78 (on countback)
proved to be the winning number for Ella players signed for 76s. 7, Ben Goldie – 78 (on countback)
in the stroke play event over the Masters One stroke ahead going to the 18th, 8, Ong Qi Heng – 78 (on countback)
Course. James looked to be on course to repeat his
9, Kunal Shah – 78
On this occasion, Ella had to produce a triumph of three months earlier. However,
dramatic finish to post a total that was one a closing bogey-five meant he came home
stroke ahead of 15-year-old Tatiana Ang, in 38 while Matt safely made his par at the Men’s Division A (Nett)
a member of Singapore’s national junior last for a back nine of even-par 36. 1, John Guo – 66
squad. A countback was also needed to 2, Sandip Talukdar – 68
With four successive bogeys on her card determine the winner of Men’s Division B
3, Sumit Mahendra – 70 (on countback)
from the 13th, Ella trailed Tatiana by two with Kevin English taking top spot from
shots with two holes remaining. Ian Overden. Both returned 78s with 4, Matt Pollard – 70 (on countback)
But the deficit was wiped out at the par- Kevin’s back nine of 38 one better than Ian. 5, Andrew Kemp – 70
three 17th where Ella made a birdie-two to
Tatiana’s bogey-four.
12 M AY- J U N E 2 0 2 2Jonathan’s Jaunt
A
Men’s Division B (Nett)
1, Kevin English – 62 stunning front nine set up Jonathan Meanwhile, a total of 38 points also
2, Ian Ovenden – 67 (on countback) Woodward for a runaway victory in proved good enough for 26-handicapper
3, Anthony Wan – 67 Laguna National’s March Monthly Medal. Fernland Ooi to win the Ladies Division
Buoyed by birdies at the par-four fifth by one from Madison Chui, playing off 11.
4, Sam Ahmed – 68
and par-five ninth, Jonathan covered the
5, Ricardo Portabella – 69 (on countback) front nine of the Classic Course in even-
6, Cheng Xiangang – 69 par 36 that translated into 22 Stableford MARCH MEDAL LEADING RESULTS
points. Men’s Division A
Men’s Division C (Gross) Amassing a further 20 points on the 1, Jonathan Woodward – 42 points
1, Samuel Bennett – 88
back nine, the nine-handicapper posted a 2, John Guo – 38 points (on countback)
42-point haul to leave his Men’s Division A
2, Abhijit Kumta – 90 (on countback) 3, Karan Sachdev – 38 points
rivals trailing in his wake.
3, John Chong – 90 With 38 points, John Guo captured 4, Vishal Rathee – 37 points (on
second place on a countback from Karan countback)
4, David Martiny – 92 (on countback)
Sachdev. 5, Jabu Henson – 37 points (on
5, Andrew Bond-Webster – 92
The only non-points scoring hole for countback)
6, Sanghwa Rhee – 93
Jonathan was the 11th where he ran up 6, Sumit Mahendra – 37 points (on
7, Kim Wittrog – 95 a double-bogey five. His gross 75 was countback)
bettered only by two-handicapper Chris 7, Andrew Kemp – 37 points
Men’s Division C (Nett) Gillespie, who came back in 35 for a 74.
1, Samuel Bennett – 64 Men’s Division B saw an even more Men’s Division B
2, John Chong – 65 emphatic win for Thach Anh Bui. The
1, Thach Anh Bui – 45 points
12-handicapper toured the Classic Course
3, Abhijit Kumta – 70 2, Uday Shankar Sinha – 39 points (on
in 75, highlighted by an eagle-three on the
4, David Martiny – 72 (on countback) third hole that was worth five points. countback)
5, Sanghwa Rhee – 72 (on countback) His 45-point tally was six clear of Uday 3, Maxime Pourrat – 39 points
6, Andrew Bond-Webster – 72 Shankar Sinha and Maxime Pourrat. 4, Knut Unger – 38 points
7, Kim Wittrog – 75 Uday was awarded second place on a 5, Anthony Wan – 37 points (on
countback. countback)
There were closer contests in the two
Ladies Division (Gross) 6, Peter Lundberg – 37 points (on countback)
other divisions. Kim Wittrog’s 38-point
1, Ella Yokota – 77 return gave him a one-point triumph from 7, Olivier Magaud – 37 points
2, Tatiana Ang – 78 Saugato Banerjee and Christopher Chui
3, Marie-France Paquet – 79 (on countback) in Men’s Division C. Men’s Division C
4, Wendy Lim – 79 1, Kim Wittrog – 38 points
5, Guo Junxi – 82 2, Saugato Banerjee – 37 points (on
countback)
6, Ashlynn Choo – 86 (on countback) Jonathan Woodward 3, Christopher Chui – 37 points
7, Emer Byrne – 86
4, John Chong – 35 points
5, Gary Tiernan – 32 points
Ladies Division (Nett)
1, Cynthia Chong – 65
Ladies Division
2, Marie-France Paquet – 66
1, Fernland Ooi – 38 points
3, Wendy Lim – 67
2, Madison Chui – 37 points
4, Lily Chua Siew Eng – 70
3, Emer Byrne – 34 points
5, Stephanie Peh – 71
4, Marie-France Paquet – 33 points
5, Stephanie Peh – 32 points (on countback)
6, Tatiana Ang – 32 points (on countback)
7, Siobhan Moore – 32 points
LAGUNA LIFESTYLE 13Supporting a Worthy Cause
ENGAGING WITH MEMBERS AND SUPPORTING THE WIDER COMMUNITY
CONTINUES TO BE AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT AT LAGUNA NATIONAL GOLF RESORT
CLUB.
I
“We were deeply saddened to hear of
n terms of distance, more than 9,000 Robert’s loss and the difficult circumstances
kilometres separate Singapore and the in Tonga. We’re pleased to be able to
Kingdom of Tonga. But with the backing contribute in a small way and hope it will
of the Laguna National Golf Resort Club, a help in the recovery.”
group of Laguna National Members came As well as the golf tournament, there was
together to offer support and hope to the a raffle and auction. Among the prizes were
tsunami-struck Polynesian country. an Augusta Masters Green Jacket signed
In mid-January, a massive volcanic by Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus and
eruption and subsequent tsunami delivered a rugby ball signed by All Blacks legend
a devastating blow to Tonga, an archipelago Jonah Lomu.
consisting of 169 islands, of which 36 are Captained by Peter Murray, the
inhabited. scramble team of ‘The Fore Banditos’
Among the three fatalities was British posted a winning score of 14-under-par on
national Angela Glover, who had been the Masters Course.
living in Tonga for five years as a charity
worker and founded the Tonga Animal
Welfare Society (TAWS).
Angela was a step-aunt of Laguna
National Member Robert Lerner. Shocked
and saddened by his personal loss and the
damage to Tonga’s infrastructure, Robert
pledged to organise a charity event to raise As a Club,
funds for TAWS, ensuring that the legacy of
his aunt would be continued. we have always
With Laguna National’s blessing, a golf
event comprising members of Laguna prided ourselves
Legends, one of various thriving sub-
groups at the Club, took place on February
on supporting our
25, just days after Robert returned to
Singapore from the United Kingdom where Laguna National General Manager Peter
Members wherever
he attended a memorial for Angela.
“I’m very grateful for the support we
Goh with Robert Lerner.
possible, and being
received from Laguna National, in terms
of waiving fees and donating prizes,” raise funds for Angela’s charity so that work
a force for good
said Robert of the Auntie Ange’s Tongan
Charity Scramble event which comprised
can continue, but also more broadly for
the benefit of the Tongan people who are
by backing worthy
eight groups of four players and raised suffering so much at the moment.” charitable causes.
S$16,201 on the day. Peter Goh, Laguna National’s General
Robert said: “I wanted to turn this tragic Manager, said: “As a Club, we have Peter Goh
event into something positive and enable always prided ourselves on supporting
Angela’s husband (James) to continue her our Members wherever possible, and
legacy and share her vision. being a force for good by backing worthy
“The goal of the Laguna Legends was to charitable causes.
14 M AY- J U N E 2 0 2 2Sophie’s Shot to Savour
A TOTAL OF FOUR NEW HOLE-IN-ONE ACHIEVERS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO LAGUNA
NATIONAL GOLF RESORT CLUB’S ROLL OF HONOUR.
A fter 15 years of trying, Sophie Zhang
Xinzhi has finally fulfilled one of her
golfing dreams.
With a perfect swing of her pitching
wedge, Sophie launched a beautiful shot
that sailed over the water hazard fronting
the green, heading directly towards the
flagstick at the eighth hole on the Masters
Course.
“I saw my ball flying to the pin and my
flight-mates said they thought it went in
the hole,” said Sophie, who was playing
with Esther Oh, Corinne Ng and Jeannie
Koh.
“To see my ball in the hole was like a To see my ball
dream come true. Very exciting,” added
Sophie, a 17-handicapper, who’s been a in the hole was like
Member at Laguna National for the past
three years and is still planning how best to a dream come true.
commemorate her magic moment.
“I’ll arrange another game with my Very exciting.
friends at the Masters Course and after the
round we’ll have a celebration dinner at the Sophie Zhang
Dusit Hotel,” she said.
Thirteen days before the first ace of
Sophie’s golfing life, the eighth hole of the
Masters Course also proved to be lucky for
Ma Yan.
Like Sophie, Ma teed-off from the red Sophie Zhang celebrates her ace on the eighth hole of the Masters Course.
tees. Opting for an eight-iron to cover the
115 yards, her club selection was spot-on,
her ball disappearing below ground. TELL US ABOUT YOUR
HOLE-IN-ONE ACHIEVERS
On the adjacent 17th hole, similar HOLE-IN-ONE
March 11 Shi Baoyi
delight was experienced by Shi Baoyi. Recording a hole-in-one is something
Masters Course 17
Playing into the wind from the blue tees, Blue Tee (183 yards) Driver to shout home about. So, don’t be shy!
his feat was made more remarkable by the We’re asking anyone who makes an
March 16 Joseph Soh Liang ace at Laguna National to share that
fact that he used a driver.
Classic Course 11 special moment, either with a picture
Meanwhile, Joseph Soh Liang had the White Tee (170 yards) 7-iron
distinction of making the only hole-in-one of your celebration or a description
March 18 Ma Yan of how you achieved your feat (in not
on the Classic Course during the month of
Masters Course 8 more than 100 words). We’ll publish
March.
Red Tee (115 yards) 8-iron the best of them within the pages of
Using a seven-iron, Joseph’s ace was only
March 31 Sophie Zhang Xinzhi Laguna Lifestyle. Please email your
the second of the year on the 11th, widely images and hole-in-one accounts to
Masters Course 8
regarded as one of the toughest holes at editor@lagunanational.com
Red Tee (115 yards) Pitching Wedge
Laguna National.
LAGUNA LIFESTYLE 15Women to the Fore! LAGUNA NATIONAL GOLF RESORT CLUB JOINED FORCES WITH THE SINGAPORE LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY. 16 M AY- J U N E 2 0 2 2
“And for others, IWD means festive
gatherings and parties. Whatever choices
are made, all choices matter and all choices
are welcome. All choices of activity actively
contribute to, and form part of, the thriving
global movement focused on women’s
advancement.”
Responding to the call to action,
Laguna National, in conjunction with
the Singapore Ladies Golf Association,
organised what was billed as The Ultimate
Lady Golf Experience – Ladies First:
International Women’s Day Celebration.
Staged on Laguna National’s Masters
Course, the event attracted 128 players,
split into 32 flights.
I
Using the Stableford Double Peoria
nternational Women’s Day (IWD) is scoring system, pride of place went to
a global day celebrating the social, Laguna National Member Marie-France
economic, cultural and political Paquet, who topped the individual
achievements of women. standings in Division A with an impressive
The day also marks a call to action for haul of 43 points.
accelerating gender parity. Significant Scoring was equally outstanding in
activity is witnessed worldwide as groups Division B with three played tied on 44
come together to celebrate women’s points, victory going to Kim Hoa Nguyen
achievements or rally for women’s equality. Thi on a countback.
Marked annually on March 8, Although the hole-in-one prize of a
International Women’s Day has occurred Honda Vezel went unclaimed, no-one
for more than a century with the first IWD went home empty-handed with lucky draw
gathering in 1911 being supported by more prizes and special door gifts on offer.
than one million people. Today, IWD is an
inclusive, diverse and eclectic movement
worldwide. LEADING RESULTS
A message on the International Women’s Division ‘A’
Day website says that today IWD belongs
1, Marie-France Paquet – 43 points
to all groups collectively, everywhere, and
2, Jaclyn Ng – 41 points
is one of the most important days of the
year to: 3, Ha Ji-young – 40 points (on countback)
Celebrate women’s achievements
Raise awareness about women’s equality Division ‘B’
Lobby for accelerated gender parity 1, Kim Hoa Nguyen Thi – 44 points (on
Fund-raise for female-focused charities. countback)
2, Agnes Chan – 44 points (on countback)
Groups can choose to mark IWD in
3, Chrystelle Serrant – 44 points
whatever manner they deem most relevant,
engaging, and impactful for their specific
context, objectives, and audiences. Novelty Prize Winners
A spokeswoman for International Longest Drive (Hole 7):
Women’s Day said: “IWD is about women’s Emer Byrne
equality in all its forms. For some, IWD Longest Drive (Hole 15):
is about fighting for women’s rights. For Jeannette Chan
others, IWD is about reinforcing key Nearest-the-Line (Hole 9):
commitments, while for some IWD is Moon Hee-jung (on the line)
about celebrating success. Nearest-the-Line (Hole 18):
Petra Jarosilova (on the line)
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Success
TOP-LEVEL TOURNAMENT GOLF WILL MAKE A WELCOME RETURN TO LAGUNA NATIONAL
GOLF RESORT CLUB WHEN THE FINEST FEMALE AMATEUR GOLFERS IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC
CONTEST THE 42ND EDITION OF THE QUEEN SIRIKIT CUP FROM MAY 23-27.
S
“Our grateful thanks go to Laguna
hannon Tan will be aiming to make National and the Singapore Ladies Golf
the most of local knowledge when she Association (SLGA), the tournament
spearheads Singapore’s bid for a first-ever organisers, for their support and
Queen Sirikit Cup title. enthusiasm.”
No other player in the elite 14-nation, This is only the third occasion that
42-strong field knows the intricacies of the Queen Sirikit Cup has been held in
Laguna National’s Masters Course as well Singapore. In 1983, Singapore Island
as Shannon. Country Club played host while Tanah
“I feel like I have an advantage because Merah Country Club was the venue in
it’s like home ground for me,” said the 2012.
17-year-old, who has received a scholarship Lyn Yeo, President of the SLGA, said:
to play NCAA Division 1 golf with Texas “We’re delighted to bring this fabulous
Tech University, starting in August. championship back to Singapore and to be
A strong showing in the Queen Sirikit the first country to host the Queen Sirikit
Cup would be the perfect ‘leaving gift’ Cup in its new 72-hole format. Special
before she embarks on the next phase of a thanks to Laguna National for hosting the
golfing career that she hopes will ultimately Shannon Tan will lead the Singapore team in tournament.”
lead to a place on the LPGA Tour. the Queen Sirikit Cup. Peter Goh, General Manager at Laguna
Between December 2020 and August National, said: “The Queen Sirikit Cup
2021, Shannon played seven World has a long and proud history. All of us
Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points-
counting tournaments and won them
I feel like I have at Laguna National are looking forward
to being involved in the next, exciting
all. Six of them were in Singapore Junior
Development Tour events at Laguna
an advantage because chapter.”
Traditionally, the Queen Sirikit Cup has
National where she routinely broke 70.
Given the quality of her Queen Sirikit
it’s like home ground comprised three-player teams competing
over 54 holes of individual stroke play
Cup rivals, Shannon knows she’ll need for me. with the two best daily scores from each
to go low to have a chance of helping team counting towards the overall totals.
Singapore to its first success since the Shannon Tan Commencing in 2022, the tournament
event’s inauguration in 1979. is being extended to 72 holes over four
Joining Shannon in the Singapore team rounds.
will be 18-year-old Yoko Tai and 17-year- has won the team title on 12 of the past 13 Over the past five decades, the event
old Jaymie Ng. occasions it’s been staged, only losing out has been graced by many of the best-
Among those expected to be in in 2013 when Minjee Lee was part of the known names in women’s golf, including
contention for team and individual triumphant Australian team. Australians Karrie Webb and Minjee Lee,
honours is Japan’s Mizuki Hashimoto, Rae-Vadee T. Suwan, Secretary-General China’s Feng Shanshan, Chinese Taipei’s
winner of last year’s Women’s Amateur of the Queen Sirikit Cup, said: “After Tseng Ya-ni, Japan’s Ai Miyazato, Koreans
Asia-Pacific and currently 38th in the the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 Pak Se-ri and Shin Ji-yae, New Zealander
WAGR. pandemic, we’ve been looking forward to Lydia Ko and Thais Patty Tavatanakit and
You can be sure, too, that Korea’s having the Queen Sirikit Cup take place in Atthaya Thitikul.
representatives will be to the fore. Korea 2022.
LAGUNA LIFESTYLE 19Playing Fearless Golf
SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST DR JAY-LEE NAIR REVEALS HOW SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
TRAINING IS HELPING TEENAGER GUO JUNXI, WINNER OF LAGUNA NATIONAL’S 2021
LADIES MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP, TO PLAY FEARLESS GOLF AS SHE AIMS TO TAKE
HER GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
Guo Junxi is aiming to take her game to the next level.
A s she prepares to embark on a new
chapter in her golfing journey
at Florida’s International Junior Golf
and at the course. We’ve worked on shot
selection sequence, pre-shot routines,
and reactions to mistakes. All of this has
Fearless golf is Academy (IJGA) Bishops Gate, Guo Junxi
is in an excellent state of mind.
allowed Junxi to play golf more fearlessly
and more freely.
neither a feeling, nor With her star continuing to rise, Junxi
has not only been focusing on her ball-
Junxi says: “Sport psychology training
has made me more confident through
an outcome. It’s a striking and playing technique. As she aims using shot-selection processes and routines
to raise her game to a higher plane, Junxi as ‘anchors’, and allowed me to worry less
process. You do not understands the importance of controlling about the results.”
not only her ball flight, but also her So, what exactly is fearless golf? I believe
need to strike it your thought process. the following bullet points define it pretty
Junxi was already a talented and well.
absolute best to bring ambitious player when we started working Playing with conviction, rather than
together. second guessing.
more of it into your Rather than fixing weaknesses, the focus Being immersed in the present moment.
of my collaboration with Junxi has been Focused on creating shots, instead of
game. about building and refining processes to focusing on the score or trying not to
help her exploit her strengths and develop make mistakes.
their resilience. Being clear-headed and committed to
That has entailed sessions on the range each shot.
20 M AY- J U N E 2 0 2 2Swinging freely without focusing on that Junxi has integrated intelligently into want to carry, after a three-putt or a poor
technique. her game. approach shot, for instance.
The better you can create a consistent Examples of re-focus cues are: ‘Let it
In my role as a sport psychologist, I shot selection process, the stronger your go’; ‘Stay hungry’; ‘Never quit’; or ‘Love the
have had many opportunities to examine commitment will be to every shot, allowing battle’.
the game patterns and profiles of talented you to truly play one shot at a time. You can use re-focus cues when you
amateur players and Tour professionals experience adversity on the course and
when they experience fearless golf. Pre-Shot Routine Phase stop the negative responses cascading out
You might find it surprising that The pre-shot routine occurs after you have of control.
even great players tend to describe the committed to your shot. In my opinion, Junxi’s recent golf highlights include,
experience as mysterious and untenable. most players are not disciplined enough in carding a two-under-par in the second
This is because most golfers wait until this respect. When practicing her routines round of the HSBC Youth Golf Challenge,
they are hitting the ball their absolute best at the range, Junxi visualises a commitment runner-up in Laguna National’s 2021
before playing fearlessly. Like a surfer, line. This is an imaginary line that she Ladies Club Championship, and a 75
waiting to catch the perfect wave. When crosses over to begin her routine only from the men’s tees on Laguna National’s
they see it and feel it, they go for it. when she has mindfully committed to her Masters Course.
Striking the ball excellently is not the shot and taken the club out of the bag. The future is very bright for this
primary pre-requisite for playing with With this step, confidence and a clear mind dynamic player.
conviction and commitment. Fearless golf takes shapes more often over the ball.
is neither a feeling, nor an outcome. It’s a
process. You do not need to strike it your Positive Reactions to Mistakes
absolute best to bring more of it into your For top amateur and professional players,
game. the foundation for playing fearless golf is
building a healthy attitude about mistakes
Building a Strong Base … and a positive reaction plan.
A rock-solid base in golf is built from an Junxi says: “Before, I would
excellent shot selection sequence and pre-
shot routine. These are the ultimate tools
or weapons for creating fearsome focus
and allowing you to swing freely, no matter The most
what you’re working on with your swing
any particular week. These two skills also important step to
repel distractions in your head and on the
course.
playing fearless golf
Shot Selection Phase = Intuition, Focus
is to survey the best
and Commitment
The shot selection phase is the assessment
place to miss, before
and decision-making process in your
routine. Your mind should go through
you zoom into the
a sequence of steps to select your shot, yardage with your Guo Junxi triumphed in last year’s Laguna
including the assessment of your landing National Ladies Match Play Championship.
area, yardage, target, wind, and shot shape. range finder.
The most important step to playing
fearless golf is to survey the best place to
miss, before you zoom into the yardage beat myself up over mistakes and found
with your range finder. Fearless golfers it difficult to let go. Psychology training
have trained their mind to see the room for has helped me understand and view
error and make sure this is a priority step mistakes differently. Now, I see mistakes as
in their shot selection process for every indicators to adjust something, whether it
shot. be simply slowing down in my routines or To learn how to shape your performance
In contrast, fearful players focus on doing breathing exercises to calm down.” process, contact Dr Jay-Lee Nair at the
hitting the perfect shot (to the pin), trying Junxi also utilises planned re-focus cues Singapore Sports Medicine Centre.
not to make errors, and creating tension to help her move on quickly from errors.
Telephone: 6737 1000
in their swing. This is one mindful process A re-focus cue consists of one or two
words that sum up the guiding attitude you
LAGUNA LIFESTYLE 21Funshops and
there’ll be many more interactive magic tricks.
Tommillusions, Magician Extraordinaire, has
been practicing the Mystical Art of Magic for
Workshops
more than a decade. He is a Master of Visual
Wizardry, from close-up to stage and from kids
to corporate.
STELLA NG, LAGUNA LIFESTYLE’S PROGRAMME Thai Dessert Delight: luk Chup
CURATOR, HIGHLIGHTS A WONDERFUL VARIETY OF Date/Time
FUNSHOPS AND WORKSHOPS THAT ARE PLANNED FOR Saturday, May 21, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Price
MAY AND JUNE. $88 (Members); $99 (Weekday Members
and Guests)
Register your interest and enquiries by emailing Instructor
stella.ng@lagunanational.com or calling 6326-1949. Naree Sawong and Nicha, Thai cuisine
experts
the mind to art culture.
Mixed Media Art
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Her artistic concept is based on the use of
Date/Time
recycled green materials. Dgers mixes different uk Chup
Saturday, May 7, 10.30 am – 12 noon techniques on a surrealist and abstract style.
Price Her tools and work techniques also involve is a type of
$180 (Members); $185 (Weekday recycling and imagination. Thai dessert
Members); $190 (Guests)
derived
Instructor Magic Show
Dgers, French artist and painter from
marzipan, a
Date/Time
O Saturday, May 14, 11 am – 11:45 am recipe from
pen up Price Portugal, called massapão. The Portuguese
your $35 (Members); $39 (Weekday Members); used almonds as the main ingredient, but
Pandora’s $42 (Guests) given the absence of almonds in Thailand,
Box of Instructor they were replaced by mung beans.
Tommillusions
creativity In the past, Luk Chup was made only for the
and free King, Royal families and people in the palace.
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expression Nowadays, Luk Chup can be purchased in
in the hat better general dessert shops across Thailand.
company of famed French artist Dgers. way Luk Chup is moulded into fruit or vegetable
Enjoy practicing new ways of painting with to escape a shapes such as a mango, a chili or an orange,
collages of recycled elements. stressful week at matching the colour of the foods they
The creation and appreciation of art helps work or school represent.
enhance emotions, develop self-awareness, than being Typical ingredients in Luk Chup include
explore self-expression, cope with stress, boost entertained by mung beans, coconut milk, sugar, jelly
self-esteem, and work on social skills. magic? powder, water and food colouring. The beans,
Join Dgers at this art Funshop to create At Laguna coconut milk and sugar are mixed into a paste
your own Gardens by the Bay tree on canvas National, we from which the Luk Chup is then formed.
with collage, paintings, fabrics and decorative present the very best of magic and comedy, The food colouring can be painted onto the
ornaments. All materials are provided. ensuring a captivating experience for kids and dessert, and is sometimes dipped in gelatin to
Dgers has been present at a variety of the entire family. provide a shiny appearance.
exhibitions in Singapore and also had an Join us and be ‘Amazed, Astonished and All materials and ingredients will be
overseas exhibition in Borobudur, Indonesia. Astounded’ by Tommillusions, champion provided.
Among other things, she’s worked on a magician and ‘Best Performer at the Singapore
project of Street Art, in collaboration with the Street Festival, Fantabulous Magic Challenge
Ministry of Retail, the Merchants Association 2014’.
of Singapore, and others artists, to illuminate As well as performing his famous balloon-
the community places for residents and open swallowing and magical big money acts,
22 M AY- J U N E 2 0 2 2on the world’s most popular sport. Players
Make Glass Coasters T-shirt painting?
are encased in zorb-like inflatable bubbles,
A T-shirt is
Date/Time
which cover the player’s upper body and
your blank
Saturday, May 28, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm head. canvas and with
Price Bubble Bump Soccer is safe, fun and can some stencils,
$69 (Members); $72 (Weekday Members); be played by anyone over the age of seven! rubber stamps,
$79 (Guests) Football-lovers will find Bubble Bump fabric paint,
Instructor Soccer a fun variation on the people’s brushes and a
Goodman Glass Studio
game, pushing them to develop strategies plain T-shirt you can go berserk and be the
artist and then wear it yourself.
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for scoring. Those who have never played
soccer can enjoy a Bubble Bump Soccer Each participant will bring home a
his popular T-shirt in their size with their very own
game that is a combination of bumping,
Funshop prints and designs.
colliding, flipping and laughing.
is designed for
It’s the only sport that’s just as fun to Funtastic PoolBall
you to further
watch as it is to play!
your artistic
Date/Time
interests in Thai Dessert Delight: Saturday, June 18, 11 am – 12 noon
creating unique Sampannee Flowers Price
art pieces. Tap into your artistic flair $49 (Members); $55 (Weekday Members
and create a mini glasswork of art that Date/Time and Guests)
Saturday, June 11, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Facilitators
complements your home décor.
Price Stella Ng, Laguna Lifestyle Programme
Learn the essential skills and $88 (Members); $99 (Weekday Members Curator and certified PoolBall facilitators
fundamentals of glass cutting and fusing, and Guests) with proprietary ASEA Quality Training
how glass performs in the kiln and the Instructors Management System (ISO 9001 Certified)
correct method to use glass as an artistic Naree Sawong and Nicha, Thai cuisine
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medium. experts
Each participant will bring home two of
uitable for
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their very own glass coasters.
All materials and use of professional all ages,
glass tools are provided, including your ampannee PoolBall is a
choice from at least a dozen different glass is an ancient combination
colours. and auspicious of football and
Thai dessert that pool (billiards).
Bubble Bump Soccer gradually melts It’s crazy fun
in your mouth. because you get to kick footballs into
Date/Time It is popularly served at weddings. pockets on a giant-sized pool table. There’s
Saturday, June 4, 11 am – 12 noon The name translates to ‘beloved’ and it’s no need for a cue stick.
Price said that those who eat it are blessed with At seven metres long, it’s the biggest
$49 (Members); $55 (Weekday Members love! These beautiful little melt-in-your- pool table and smallest soccer field you’ll
and Guests) mouth flower treats can also bring you joy ever play on! Pool table rules apply to the
Minimum age and appreciation of the moment and are beautiful game of soccer. It’s just more
Seven years old best enjoyed as an accompaniment with tea. exciting.
Facilitators All cooking tools and ingredients will be In order to get the perfect billiard
Stella Ng, Laguna Lifestyle Programme provided. feeling, the table corresponds to the exact
Curator and certified facilitators for Bubble proportions of the World Pool Association,
Bump Soccer, with proprietary ASEA adapted to the size of the PoolBall
Quality Training Management System (ISO
T-Shirt Painting
9001 Certified)
footballs.
Date/Time Conceived in the United States, PoolBall’s
Saturday, June 18, 10:30 am – 11:30 am popularity is rapidly growing, played
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Price across Latin America and Europe. Now
ooking for a $69 (Members); $75 (Weekday Members); it’s finally arrived in sunny Singapore at
way for your $79 (Guests) Laguna National!
Instructor PoolBall is suitable for people of all ages
little ones to use
Stella Ng, Laguna Lifestyle Programme and skill levels. If you’re a beginner, you’ll
up their energy? Curator soon get the hang of it with our friendly
This activity
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PoolBallers there to guide you along every
is perfect for
step of the way.
energetic boys and girls. It’s like bumper aking wearable art sounds If you’re a football fanatic, then show off
cars with a twist! challenging. But what if I tell you your soccer skills by trying backspin and
Bubble Bump Soccer puts a unique spin that you can easily do it yourself – through topspin on a football.
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