24 September 2009 – NATAS Golf Tournament 2009

A rainy morning gave way to an afternoon with perfect weather as the contenders for the NATAS Golf Tournament turned up at the Jurong Country Club on 24 September 2009 for the coveted trophies.

This year's golf tournament saw the highest number of flights ever and response was overwhelming. Despite a walking course, all the players played their best and had an enjoyable afternoon networking and exchanging golf tips.

During the dinner, held at one of the function rooms, a sumptuous Chinese dinner spread was served to refuel the tanned and hungry golfers. Mr. Robert Khoo, CEO of NATAS gave a speech which was followed by the presentation of prizes to the winners of the various categories:

Men “A” Division (HC 0-15)

Champion – Mr Pemananda Fernando, Viewers Choice Travel Pte Ltd

1 st Runner Up – Mr Chikatsu Maedoi, JTB Pte Ltd

2 nd Runner Up – Mr John Tan, Asia-Euro Holidays Pte Ltd

Men “B” Division (HC16-20)

Champion – Mr Ricky Seah, Holiday Tours & Travel ( Singapore ) Pte Ltd

1 st Runner Up – Mr David Tiang, Genting Holiday Pte Ltd

2 nd Runner Up – Mr Clement Tan, RMG Tours Pte Ltd

Men “C” Division (HC21-24)

Champion – Mr Sebastian Yap, Transtar Pte Ltd

1 st Runner Up – Mr Michael Giam, Giamso International Tours Pte Ltd

2 nd Runner Up – Mr Derek Seah, Amadeus GDS Singapore Pte Ltd

Ladies Division

Champion – Ms Isabel Tang, Taiwan Visitors Association

1 st Runner Up - Ms Cassandra Chua, Pinnacle Travel Services Pte Ltd

2 nd Runner Up - Ms Goh Ean Pin, Newly Tours Pte Ltd

Novelty Events

Nearest to Pin – Kang Chul Won, KMS Travel (13ft)

Nearest to Line – David Ho, Citystate Travel (2”)

Longest Drive – Simon Er, Safe2Travel (190m)

The golfer of the year award went to Mr. John Mcphee of AIG .