Keppel Club

As the Club moved closer to its Centenary, a number of redevelopment projects were carried out. The bowling centre and golf course were upgraded. The upgrading of the course took into consideration the preservation of the traditional character of the course while improving play interest, turf grass presentation and aesthetic appeal. Golfers no longer have to worry about a soggy and water-logged course after a heavy down pour as the drainage system was upgraded on top of a change in grass type to something more suitable for local conditions. All existing man-made sharp, motorway-type cuts were reshaped into gentle flowing grounds to eliminate the numerous steep-hillside fairway situations. However, in order not to reduce golfing challenge, we have compensated it with strong bunkering, putting green interest and water features. Tee 11 was lowered to blend with the new greens 10 and 13. Tee 12 was reconstructed and tee 14 was shortened. In 2005, a Master Plan was presented to the members to further expand the facilities that would bring the Club through the next decade and more. Taking advantage of the sea view, the Master Plan included a new building facing the sea front which houses the new gymnasium and dancing/aerobics studio, a spacious boardwalk offering alfresco dining, children's play area, video games arcade and roof top dining area. Included in the Master Plan was a multi-storey carpark providing ample lots. The Club President, Dr Tony Tng, presided in the groundbreaking ceremony on August 21, 2005 and the project was completed after one year and launched open on August 12, 2006.