Serangoon
Gardens Country
Club
A
Heritage to be Proud of. A Privilege to Belong.
It is
one of the oldest and well-respected clubs in Singapore. Established on 29 April
1955 by Mr. S. C. Macey and some residents of Serangoon Gardens, it was then
known as the Serangoon Gardens Sports Club. Membership was just $2 but was
exclusive to residents of Serangoon Gardens Estate. Majority were British
servicemen who enjoyed gathering at the Club for soccer and hockey matches or a
game of billiards, darts, bridge or tombola. Occasionally, the kids had a
splashing time when the soccer field doubled-up as a pool and fishing pond after
heavy rain.
In 1981, under the encouragement and foresight of Dr. Lau
Teik Soon (Member of Parliament, 1976 to 1996 for Serangoon Gardens and Thomson
GRC), the Club was redeveloped and Serangoon Gardens Country Club (SGCC) was
born. Sitting on 22,684 square metres of prime land stretching from the junction
of Hemsley Avenue to Kensington Park Road, the Club is an icon of heritage to
the area and of pride to its members who now come from all corners of
Singapore.
Today, the Club boasts a strong heritage of patrons and
members such as Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, Mr. George Yeo, Mrs. Lim
Hwee Hua and Member of Parliament for Aljunied GRC, Ms Sylvia Lim.
The
Club also prides itself as a Members’ Club. This means members have voting
rights and own a part of the property and assets of the Club. However, much more
than that is the friendship, the relationship, the camaraderie and the sense of
belonging formed at Serangoon Gardens Country Club. They are truly priceless and
for a lifetime. Indeed, it’s a privilege to belong.
