The holiday season is officially here, and what better way to kick off the festivities at TMCC than with the much-anticipated Christmas Golf Challenge & Festive Light-Up 2024! This year’s event was a dazzling success, drawing over 150 members and invited guests for an unforgettable day of golf, laughter, and holiday cheer at the Tampines Course.
The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for a round of golf – clear skies and bright sunshine set the stage for a day of fun on the course. While the sun may have been a little too enthusiastic at times, it didn’t dampen the spirits of those participating. Members eagerly embraced the opportunity to play, with the fun of the game taking centre stage.
The Christmas Golf Challenge was played in the Stableford Double Peoria format, and the competition was fierce. Dow Kwon emerged victorious in the Men’s Category, bagging an impressive 37 points, while Dion Lim claimed top honours in the Ladies’ Category with 35 points. With a large field of 30 flights, both categories saw thrilling battles for the podium spots.
Men’s Category:
- Men’s Champion: Dow Kwon – 37 points
- 1st Runner-Up: David Soh – 36 points
- 2nd Runner-Up: Alban Kang – 35 points (on countback)
- 4th Place: Terence Ng – 35 points
- 5th Place: James Tan – 34 points (on countback)
Ladies’ Category:
- Ladies Champion: Dion Lim – 35 points
- 1st Runner-Up: Chew Seeyu – 34 points (on countback)
- 2nd Runner-Up: Lee Sun Hwa – 34 points
In addition to the main golf competition, the event featured novelty prizes for Nearest-To-Pin and Nearest-To-Line. These exciting categories added an extra layer of fun to the day, with golfers aiming to hit their shots closest to the targets. The winners for these novelty prizes were:
Nearest-To-Pin Winners:
- Hole #4: Kwon Kijung (69cm)
- Hole #6: Sara Lew (2.4m)
- Hole #14: Raymond Tian Hao (2.5m)
- Hole #16: Grace Chew (1.2m)
Nearest-To-Line Winner:
- Hole #8: Margaret Soh (1cm)
As the final putts dropped, participants gathered at the Tampines Pre-Function Room to celebrate their successes and enjoy the festive atmosphere. A talented group of Christmas carollers filled the air with joyful renditions of classic Christmas songs, adding a magical touch to the occasion. The room buzzed with chatter, laughter, and the clinking of glasses as guests savoured cocktail beverages and great company.
The most magical moment of the evening was the symbolic lighting of the Christmas tree. The ceremony was graced by Marketing & Events Convenor Mr. Benny Tay, Lady Captain Mrs. Wendy Soh, and General Manager Mr. Elliott Gray, who together lit up the tree in a breathtaking display of twinkling lights, signalling the official start of the festive season at TMCC.
After the golf and light-up ceremony, attendees made their way to the Tampines Function Room for a sumptuous buffet dinner. The festive atmosphere was palpable as guests enjoyed a wide array of delicious dishes.
Notable highlights included the Laksa Live Station, where guests could enjoy a hot, delicious bowl of the beloved local dish, freshly prepared to order. The Christmas-themed ham and beef carving station were crowd favourites, offering succulent cuts that perfectly captured the flavours of the season. Along with other Christmassy delights, such as seasonal sides and treats, the spread had something for everyone.
As guests savoured these festive delights, the uplifting sounds of Christmas carollers continued to enchant the crowd. Their heartwarming renditions of classic holiday tunes filled the room, creating a magical atmosphere that added to the festive cheer and kept everyone in high spirits.
The evening’s festivities were seamlessly hosted by the talented Andre Hoeden, an avid golfer himself and former radio DJ, who served as the Master of Ceremony. His engaging presence, quick wit, and charisma ensured the event ran smoothly, keeping guests entertained and immersed in the festive spirit.
The night was filled with fun games, particularly the Kahoot Game Segment, which had guests eagerly participating. Highlights included Guess the Santa, where participants matched Hollywood actors to their Santa impersonations, and Name the Christmas Movie, testing everyone’s knowledge of classic festive films. Laughter and friendly competition made this segment a lively and enjoyable part of the evening.
In a surprise twist, the Emcee invited five members on stage for a light-hearted balloon-blowing competition, promising a fun prize for the fastest. Little did the contestants know, this was all part of a surprise birthday celebration for the December babies! As they hurried to blow up their balloons, the crowd soon realised that it was a lead-up to a very special moment – a surprise cake presentation to celebrate the birthdays of these five beloved members.
The crowd sang a heartfelt Happy Birthday as the birthday cake was presented on stage to Ms. Tiffany Wee and Mr. Brian Chang, who are husband and wife, along with Ms. Jolene Tan, Ms. Norlia Embong, and Mr. Leonard Yeo. It was a beautiful moment that added even more sparkle to an already festive evening.The evening’s festivities were seamlessly
The evening also featured a mini Best Dressed contest for attendees who came dressed for the occasion, adding an extra layer of festive fun.
It was truly a prize galore, with golf competition winners receiving their well-deserved awards, while exciting games encouraged participants to get up, move around, and dance for prize vouchers.
The novelty golf prizes were presented by General Manager Elliott Gray, while Lady Captain Mrs. Wendy Soh handed out the golf competition prizes. The lucky draw prizes were presented by Marketing & Events Convenor Mr. Benny Tay, adding even more excitement to the evening.
The lucky draw was split between a random draw for “nice” or “naughty” prizes. Those who picked “naughty” had to perform a forfeit on stage to claim their prize, such as dancing to popular songs, singing Christmas carols, or chugging a pint of beer.
A special thank you to our sponsors—Adidas, BMW, Sennheiser, and HTH Wines & Spirits—for their generous contributions to the golf and novelty prizes, as well as the lucky draw prizes.
As the unforgettable Christmas Golf and Festive Light-Up event came to a close, the memories of this captivating celebration will linger, leaving everyone eagerly anticipating the next joyous occasion.
