The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. The BB 75th Anniversary Charity Golf 2005 was held as part of its 75th Jubilee Celebrations. The year-long Jubilee celebrations were officially launched by the BB Patron, President S. R. Nathan, in January 2005.
TANAH MERAH Country Club was the setting for this year’s BB Charity Golf Tournament. A perfect day of sunshine greeted the BB Old Boys and their guests as they came to play a round of golf and at the same time do their bit for the BB.
The generous spirit of those present was evident from their willing hearts and open wallets. The ambitious target of $100,000 was easily met even before a single ball had been hit.
Old Boys, including Mr Khoo Boon Hui, Lt-Gen (Retd) Winston Choo and Mr Sim Kee Boon, were present to lend their support for the event which was in aid of the BB21 Development Fund. The BB21 Development Plan hopes to reach out to every school in Singapore by 2010.
A spokesman said: “We have already made good progress towards this objective as eight new companies have been launched just this year, bringing the total strength of the BB in Singapore to 7,000.”
The many prizes included a Lexus GS300 for those lucky enough to sink a hole-in-one. The first prize of the challenge trophy and a TaylorMade r7 driver was won by Mr Michael Loke, who overcame a field of more than 150 participants to emerge triumphant.
Other notable mentions include the tournament director, Mr Ho Chee Nen, who came in 8th, Lt-Gen (Retd) Choo, who came in 10th, and Mr Sam Tan, Chairman of the 75th Anniversary Charity Golf, who finished in 12th position.
The day was capped by a dinner for all the weary but jubilant golfers. It was a time for them to trade “war stories” from the course and also to do just a little bit more. A watercolour painting by Winston Oh and a photo by Russel Wong were up for auction during the dinner.
An Old Boy, Mr Tan Hup Thye, donated more than $3,000 in addition to taking part in the golf tournament. He was moved to donate generously to the BB because, he said, the BB had changed his life.
Daniel Chong is the Executive, Corporate Communications and Special Projects, The Boys’ Brigade in Singapore.