Milestones

SAFRA Resort & Country Club was the brainchild of the First Committee to recognise the contribution of operationally ready NSmen to Total Defence (RECORD I). In 1990, the Committee mooted the idea of setting up a premium but affordable Country Club for NSmen in recognition of their service to the nation.

On 17 August 2001, SAFRA Resort & Country Club was renamed National Service Resort & Country Club (NSRCC) to better reflect the composition of its membership comprising NSmen from the Army, Navy, Airforce, Civil Defence and Police forces.

1 Apr 1990  Inception of developing a resort with golf facilities for NSmen
 
20 Jul 1991  Ground breaking ceremony officiated by Dr Yeo Ning Hong, Minister for Defence
 
3 Apr 1992  1st Ordinary Membership Drive officiated by Dr Yeo Ning Hong, Minister for Defence
 
8 May 1992  Launch Ceremony for Corporate Support officiated by Mr Goh Chok Tong, Prime Minister
 
17 Jul 1992  Opening of Golf Driving Range by Dr Yeo Ning Hong, Minister for Defence
 
27 Nov 1992  2nd Ordinary Membership Drive officiated by Mr Matthias Yeo Chih, Parl Sec (D), Vice-President SAFRA
 
30 Apr 1993  Opening of the 1st nine-hole golf course - Air Force Course
 
10 May 1993  Launch of Beachfront Bungalow Sponsorship Scheme by Dr Yeo Ning Hong, Minister for Defence
 
25 Sep 1993  Opening of the 2nd nine-hole golf course - Army Course
 
27 Nov 1993  3rd Ordinary Membership Drive officiated by Dr Yeo Ning Hong, Minister for Defence
 
27 Dec 1993  Opening of first 20 Bungalows
 
5 Feb 1994  Soft Opening of the SAFRA Resort by Dr Lee Boon Yang, Second Minister for Defence
 
13 Mar 1994  Official Opening of SAFRA Resort by Mr Goh Chok Tong, Prime Minister, past Defence Ministers, Dr Goh Keng Swee, Mr Lim Kim San, Mr Howe Yoon Chong and Defence Minister Dr Yeo Ning Hong

Inaugural Golf Open
Guest of Honour - Mr Goh Chok Tong, Prime Minister
 

1 May 1994  Opening of the 3rd nine-hole golf course - Navy Course
 
1 Jun 1994  4th Ordinary Membership Drive (no closing date)
 
27 Jul 1994  Opening of the remaining 20 bungalows
 
3 Aug 1996  Ground breaking ceremony officiated by RADM (NS) Teo Chee Hean, Minister for the Environment and Second Minister for Defence

Launch of Sea Sports Membership
 

28 Jun 1997  Opening of Sea Sports Centre by Dr Tony Tan. Minister for Defence
 
23 Jul 1997  Achieved ISO 9002 certification
 
1 Aug 1999  Achieved COJTC (ITE)
 
15 Aug 1998  Ericsson Singapore Open 1998

SAFRA Resort & Country Club has hosted several golf tournaments since it first opened. In August 1998, it hosted the prestigious Ericsson Open 98 golf championship. This premier event was jointly organized by the Singapore Golf Association (SGA) and the Asian Professional Golfers' Association (APGA).
 

1999  Achieved Environmental Steward Award - Merit Award
  
15 Mar 2000  The Executive Par-3 nine-hole golf course (first links-style Par-3 course in Singapore) swings into operation.
 
13 Jul 2000  Certified Environmentally Excellent! The Club achieved designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System (ACSS), the educational division of Audubon International.
 
2000  Achieved Environmental Steward Award - Chapter Award
 
April 2001  Announcement of the development of Kranji Sanctuary Golf Course was made.
  
17 Aug 2001  SAFRA Resort & Country Club, renamed to National Service Resort & Country Club. This day is also designated as National Service Day.
    
2001  Achieved Environmental Steward Award - Country Award
      
7 Feb 2002  Received International Environmental Leader title in the 2001 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) / Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Award (ELGA).
 
10 June 2003  Achieved Singapore Quality Class (SQC) Award
  
18 Apr 2004  Opening of Kranji Sanctuary Golf Course's 1st 9-hole
  
11 May 2004  Completion of the first phase of the Resort’s major social and facilities upgrading - Renovation to Main Lobby and Foyer Area, Bungalow Reception Office, Swimming Pool, Male and Female Changing Room
and Admin Office

9 Nov 2004 Opening of Kranji Sanctuary Golf Course's 2nd 9-hole

14 May 2005 Official Opening of Kranji Sanctuary Golf Course

31 December 2005 Completion of the Final Phase of the Resort’s major social and facilities upgrading - Renovation to Main Clubhouse, Bowling Center/ Video Game Room, Swimming Pool, Gym And Function Rooms

2007 Grand Prize Winner for Audubon Green Golfer Challenge
21 April 2007

 

Completion and the launch of the first of the newly upgraded golf courses – Army course
Army course is the first of the three 9-hole courses that underwent upgrading in SAFRA Resort location. The upgrading for the entire 27-hole golf course would be progressed one 9-hole course at a time and is estimated to complete by April 2008. This golf course upgrading project came barely a year after the Resort’s major social facilities upgrading and sees the golf course improved for better aesthetics and playing pleasure.

15 October 2007 Completion and official opening of the second of the newly renovated golf courses – Navy course

March 2008 Awarded IGOLF Laureate Course (Kranji Sanctuary Golf Course and NSRCC)
31 March 2008 Completion of Renovation to the Golfers’ Terrace (The Deck)

14 April 2008 Completion and official launch of the final newly rejuvenated golf courses – Air Force Course

15 August 2008 Completion of Phase 1 of Bungalow Renovations and subsequent release of the upgraded bungalows for members’ use

26 October 2008 Hosted 1st IGOLF Golf and Environment Seminar
15 November 2008

 

Completion of Final Phase of Bungalow Renovations and subsequent release of the remaining upgraded bungalows for members’ use
November 2008 Kranji Sanctuary Golf Course was awarded GCSAA ELGA Merit Award conducted by IGOLF in conjunction with Asian Golf Monthly.
January 2009 National Service Resort and Country Club was selected as the runner-up in the "International Courses" category of the 2009 Golf Inc. Renovation of the Year Competition.
April 2009 Re-certification of Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Golf Course - NSRCC
   

 

 
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