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The Sun
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Keppel Club Announces Exciting 2025 Initiatives: Growing an Inclusive Golfing Community in Singapore
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 July 2025 - Keppel Club, Singapore's only members' club that welcomes public golfers to its golf facilities is gearing up for an exciting year in 2025. The Club is set to roll out a series of bold initiatives and events aimed at growing its golfing community and making the sport more inclusive and accessible to all. Expanding Golf Access – Golf for Everyone Keppel Club's vision for 2025 is clear: to create a welcoming space where everyone, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, can learn, play, and connect. A standout initiative is the launch of the ' Introductory Golf Try-Out by Keppel Club ' beginner's programme in July 2025, in partnership with Sport Singapore's ActiveSG. This is an introductory programme to help anyone who is new to golf to learn about the sport. All Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who register for this programme can use their ActiveSG credit to offset the fees. With inclusivity being a key priority, Keppel Club is also teaming up with the Singapore Golf Association (SGA) and the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) to offer golf experiences for persons with disabilities (PWDs). The partnership aims to empower PWDs, giving them the opportunity to try the sport and thrive in it. Apart from these community golfing events, the Club is enhancing access for corporate and private groups through tailored booking packages, making it easier than ever to enjoy a round of golf with colleagues, friends, or clients. Major Events and Community Fun • Keppel Club Community Golf Festival 2025 will also see the launch of the first-ever Keppel Club Community Golf Festival from 31 July to 2 August. This exciting community golf event is all about bringing people together in celebration of SG60 – Singapore's 60th birthday. The festival will feature golf clinics for people with disabilities and the underprivileged, reinforcing the Club's commitment to inclusivity. In addition, there will be a friendly game of golf in a 'Jurassic Park' themed course filled with fun and lots of 'surprizes'. The festival's highlight is the ActiveSG's Pesta Sukan Golf Tournament, marking the debut of golf in this national-level sports festival. The competition has two segments: one is the individual competition with men and women categories playing in the morning of 2 August, and the other being the inter-constituency competition in the afternoon, where participation is by invitation to community clubs, sports network groups and grassroots advisors. Pesta Sukan is now fully subscribed. • Keppel Charity Golf Also, don't miss the 53rd Keppel Charity Golf Event, a four-day fundraising event aiming to raise over $1 million for 16 charitable organisations. For over five decades, Keppel Club has been a champion of community outreach, and this year's event will continue the tradition of giving back. The event combines golf with culinary delights, giving members, guests, and corporate sponsors the chance to give back to the community while enjoying a fantastic day out. For donations and registration to play in Keppel Charity Golf 2025, please visit Enhancing the Experience – New Services To make 2025 even more memorable, Keppel Club will also enhance its offerings with new services. The Club is introducing Private and Corporate Golf Booking services, catering to both individuals and businesses seeking a premium golfing experience. Whether for business meetings, corporate events, or private celebrations, Keppel Club is the perfect venue for both professional and social occasions. As Keppel Club celebrates its 121-year legacy, it remains committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and community-driven golf culture in Singapore. With its exciting new initiatives and events, the Club invites golfers of all levels, corporate groups, and newcomers to explore the range of offerings available in 2025. Join Keppel Club in embracing the future of golf in Singapore—whether learning the game or participating in events. To learn more about Keppel Club's 2025 golf events and to register for the games, please visit
Malay Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Keppel Club Announces Exciting 2025 Initiatives: Growing an Inclusive Golfing Community in Singapore
Keppel Club Community Golf Festival Keppel Charity Golf SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 July 2025 - Keppel Club , Singapore's only members' club that welcomes public golfers to its golf facilities is gearing up for an exciting year in 2025. The Club is set to roll out a series of bold initiatives and events aimed at growing its golfing community and making the sport more inclusive and accessible to Club's vision for 2025 is clear: to create a welcoming space where everyone, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, can learn, play, and connect. A standout initiative is the launch of the ' Introductory Golf Try-Out by Keppel Club ' beginner's programme in July 2025, in partnership with Sport Singapore's ActiveSG. This is an introductory programme to help anyone who is new to golf to learn about the spor t . All Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who register for this programme can use their ActiveSG credit to offset the inclusivity being a key priority, Keppel Club is also teaming up with the Singapore Golf Association (SGA) and the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) to offer golf experiences for persons with disabilities (PWDs). The partnership aims to empower PWDs, giving them the opportunity to try the sport and thrive in from these community golfing events, the Club is enhancing access for corporate and private groups through tailored booking packages, making it easier than ever to enjoy a round of golf with colleagues, friends, or clients.2025 will also see the launch of the first-ever Keppel Club Community Golf Festival from 31 July to 2 August. This exciting community golf event is all about bringing people together in celebration of SG60 – Singapore's 60th birthday. The festival will feature golf clinics for people with disabilities and the underprivileged, reinforcing the Club's commitment to inclusivity. In addition, there will be a friendly game of golf in a 'Jurassic Park' themed course filled with fun and lots of 'surprizes'. The festival's highlight is the ActiveSG's Pesta Sukan Golf Tournament , marking the debut of golf in this national-level sports festival. The competition has two segments: one is the individual competition with men and women categories playing in the morning of 2 August, and the other being the inter-constituency competition in the afternoon, where participation is by invitation to community clubs, sports network groups and grassroots advisors. Pesta Sukan is now fully don't miss the 53rd Keppel Charity Golf Event, a four-day fundraising event aiming to raise over $1 million for 16 charitable organisations. For over five decades, Keppel Club has been a champion of community outreach, and this year's event will continue the tradition of giving back. The event combines golf with culinary delights, giving members, guests, and corporate sponsors the chance to give back to the community while enjoying a fantastic day donations and registration to play in Keppel Charity Golf 2025, please visit To make 2025 even more memorable, Keppel Club will also enhance its offerings with new services. The Club is introducing Private and Corporate Golf Booking services, catering to both individuals and businesses seeking a premium golfing experience. Whether for business meetings, corporate events, or private celebrations, Keppel Club is the perfect venue for both professional and social Keppel Club celebrates its 121-year legacy, it remains committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and community-driven golf culture in Singapore. With its exciting new initiatives and events, the Club invites golfers of all levels, corporate groups, and newcomers to explore the range of offerings available in 2025. Join Keppel Club in embracing the future of golf in Singapore—whether learning the game or participating in learn more about Keppel Club's 2025 golf events and to register for the games, please visit Hashtag: #GolfSingapore #GolfClubSingapore #LearnGolfSingapore The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Keppel Club Founded in 1904, Keppel Club is Singapore's only golf club with a rich 121-year legacy. Offering excellent golfing facilities, the Club welcomes members and public golfers of all levels and is committed to making golf accessible and inclusive. Beyond sport, Keppel Club actively engages in community outreach, hosting charity events and social programmes. With its combination of tradition and innovation, Keppel Club continues to foster a vibrant and welcoming golf culture for all.
Straits Times
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Forum: Smart lockers set to be installed at all ActiveSG stadiums by July
Forum: Smart lockers set to be installed at all ActiveSG stadiums by July We thank the writer for his letter 'Restore locker facilities at ActiveSG stadiums' (June 9). As part of ActiveSG's regular review to continually improve and deliver service excellence to our users, traditional coin-operated lockers are being phased out and replaced with new touchscreen smart lockers across all ActiveSG Sport Centres. The enhanced lockers provide users with the option to access the lockers multiple times within a five-hour period. Compared with the old lockers that require payment each time they are opened, this enhancement addresses the needs of users who require access to their belongings during their exercise sessions. The enhanced lockers also provide greater convenience for users, as payment is cashless and there is no longer a need to hold on to a physical key while they exercise. A progressive installation approach has been adopted, with all ActiveSG swimming complexes now equipped with the new lockers. We are targeting to complete the remaining locker installations at all ActiveSG stadiums by July . ActiveSG remains committed to creating a supportive environment that helps everyone stay active and healthy. We appreciate our patrons' understanding during this transition period as we work towards reintroducing lockers to all our ActiveSG stadiums. Abdul Rahman Hassan Senior Director, Centre Operations ActiveSG More on this Topic Forum: What readers are saying Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
19-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Straits Times
Forum: Don't just rely on schools to pick a hobby
The pressure of exams and the endless distraction of the digital world can leave young people exhausted and stressed. Yet there is a simple, often overlooked way to recharge and grow: cultivating hobbies. While there has been greater emphasis on holistic development, schools alone cannot meet every student's needs. Some struggle to maintain the breadth and scale of their co-curricular activities – something I've experienced first-hand in my junior college . This makes it all the more important for students to take ownership of their personal growth. We should not wait for schools to offer opportunities, but instead take the initiative to explore our own interests. Today, picking up a hobby is easier than ever. Online platforms and public libraries provide free or low-cost resources on everything from photography to foreign languages. ActiveSG sports centres also offer a wide range of classes – from kickboxing to yoga – many of which can be paid for using the Government's recent top-up of ActiveSG credits. Hobbies can make our youth far more enriching – and who knows where they may lead us. Jaden Tee, 18 More on this Topic Forum: What readers are saying Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
New Paper
14-06-2025
- Business
- New Paper
Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, St Wilfred Sport Centre to close; sites may be used for public housing
The Kallang Basin Swimming Complex and St Wilfred Sport Centre will close in the second half of 2025 when their leases expire, Sport Singapore (SportSG), the Housing Board and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said in a joint media statement on June 13. The swimming complex at 21 Geylang Bahru Lane will close on Sept 1, and the St Wilfred facility in Whampoa will shutter on Oct 1. The Kallang Basin venue also houses a gym, while the other has a tennis and squash centre and a football field. The national agencies are studying plans to redevelop both sites for public housing, said the statement. "This is part of our ongoing efforts to address the strong and broad-based demand for housing in recent years," said the agencies. "As part of our long-term planning efforts, the Government will also continue to develop and enhance sports infrastructure, working closely with the community to meet Singapore's evolving lifestyle and recreational needs." After the closures of both facilities, residents in Whampoa and Geylang Bahru can visit alternative options such as a new sports facility in Kolam Ayer and another venue in Whampoa which is due to be completed by end-2025. They can also visit the ActiveSG swimming complexes in Serangoon, Geylang East and Jalan Besar, squash and tennis courts at Kallang ActiveSG Squash Centre, Burghley ActiveSG Squash and Tennis Centre, and Kallang Tennis Centre. Under the Dual-Use Scheme, the indoor sport hall and field at Bendemeer Primary School and the football field at Bendemeer Secondary School are also available. As part of the Government's Sports Facilities Master Plan, SportSG continues to "develop and rejuvenate infrastructure to meet Singapore's diverse and evolving sporting needs, interests and aspirations", said the statement. It also noted that the number of ActiveSG facilities across Singapore has increased by 30 per cent since 2013, with more in the pipeline, including the Farrer Park Town Play Field and Punggol Regional Sport Centre. ERA Singapore's key executive officer Eugene Lim said that "it makes sense for the sites to make way for better land use, especially given that they are located quite near to the city centre". He added: "The Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, built in the 1980s, is relatively dated compared to many of the newer sports complexes developed in recent years. This is the same for the St Wilfred Sport Centre." Mr Lim also noted that Geylang Bahru is in need of rejuvenation as many of the blocks there were built in the 1970s. Future housing in the area is expected to be sought after since it will be within walking distance of Geylang Bahru MRT station and the Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre, he added. He said: "Due to the proximity to town, the (Build-To-Order projects) are likely to be Plus flats. The nearby sites have a plot ratio of 2.8, and assuming a similar plot ratio, we may see some high-rise BTO flats potentially up to 36 storeys. The new development may feature a mix of two- to four-room HDB flats, catering to a range of household profiles." The St Wilfred facility in Whampoa will shutter on Oct 1. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG Mr Lim also pointed out that St Wilfred Sport Centre is similar as it is located near St George's Road where many of the HDB flats were built in the 1980s. Adding that it is located near the city centre and is a 10-minute walk to Boon Keng MRT station, he said the site's "proximity and accessibility to amenities" will also potentially place the new housing in the Plus category. Prime and Plus flats, which are located closer to amenities such as MRT stations, come with stricter resale conditions such as a 10-year minimum occupation period and a subsidy clawback. Mr Nicholas Mak, chief research officer at property search portal noted that "it makes sense for both (facilities) to close" as there are other existing and upcoming sports facilities for residents. On the possible redevelopment in Kallang Basin, he said: "It gives a chance for the Government to reinvent and develop the whole area with a mixture of HDB flats and private homes. That whole area is rather aged and it is possible now to really intensify the land use there." As for St Wilfred, he added that the area can also be redeveloped to ensure it is better utilised.
