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MEMBER OF THE MONTH 05



OUR YOUTHFUL Focused and steadfast in improving his game, my golf kaki
member Cheong Wai Keong can be seen at the Marina Bay
GOLF KAKI Golf Course driving range almost on a daily basis. Sporting a

trim physique, the retiree always has his health in mind and
never fails to set aside time for various exercises like cycling,
long-distance walking, and of course, golf.




When and why did you
start golfng?
I started golfng casually about
20 years ago because my job then
required me to play the game. It
was only when I retired eight years
ago that I started to play regularly.

Cheong Wai Keong
How often do you golf Senior member
and where? since 2011
I golf about twice a month in
Singapore and across the causeway,
in Johor Bahru.



What is it about golf that
appeals to you?
Golf is a gentleman’s game. It is a
unique sport in that each golf course
presents different challenges. No
two golf courses are alike and it is
a test of your skills as you have to
adapt your game accordingly.



We often see you at Marina
Bay Golf Course.

Marina Bay Golf Course is the ideal What are your favourite
place for homeless golfers or golfers courses to play at?
without a country club membership
- like me. MBGC is like my second Apart from Marina Bay Golf Course,
home where I can enjoy practising I often patronise Orchid Country
my game. From the management Club and Sembawang Country Club.
to the ground staff, everyone I am also a frequent golfer at Palm
welcomes you with a smile and Resort & Country Club in Johor.
that really makes my day. There is
a friendly camaraderie here as well.
Friendly marshals and even the You recently got a Hole-in-One. Who is your favourite golfer?
golf professionals have offered me Congratulations!
helpful advice on the correct swing Mardan Mamat. He is an outstanding
or putting techniques. Yes, after so many years of golfng! player and a local talent we should
I had teed off from the 2nd hole of support!
Palm Springs Golf & Beach Resort,
My dream golf holiday.. Batam and the moment the ball
rolled into the cup, I thought to
Would be to play in New Zealand myself, FINALLY! All my hard work Know someone you would like to see
where I can enjoy the beautiful practising paid off and this was featured as Member of the Month?
scenery and cool weather. defnitely my most fulflling golf Share with us your recommendations
experience to date. at contact@mygolfkaki.com
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