Are country clubs becoming irrelevant in land-scarce Singapore? | Heart of the Matter podcast

[@frankcherry3810]

Can you imagine the amount of money one could get by selling a Country Club (Golf course)? The offers that Owners get to sell the land must be astounding! Think of how many condos you could build Being a part of a “Counter Club" can be extremely costly… But they flourish in other countries and are a real money maker.

[@GavinWongSG]

Is it really a "country club"? Clubs with nice gyms and pools are nice, but I think what matters is the sense of community. Having bartenders or servers remember your name and order is of great comfort. Having bottles stored for future consumption at a reasonable markup.

[@cac1504]

Club to serve the elites and the Richie rich?

[@cac1504]

Singapore is now obsessed with knocking down any old buildings to keep the construction industry alive? Build new ones and charge higher rental resulting in higher operating costs passing the cost to consumers.

[@danlin8310]

The original founders of RTC made millions from SGD 28K per membership when they promised exclusive experience and prestige, however they let in so many members that the facilities unable to support. Members took up a Class Action only to line the pockets of the lawyers, only SGD 300 was awarded to each member. Not sure if this SGD 300 was eventually paid because the original sold RTC to a PRC businessman. Sickening!

[@Banayaga]

Where got time to go club... People are more into their own mental well being now cuz work overwhelms them and their relationships affected

[@jjsamuelgunn1136]

waste of valuable real estate. if government get rid of horse racing, they should also reduce the number of golf courses. think of how many people are using it per hour per hectares.

[@kengleetan63]

Might as well pose the same question are GCB necessary in a LAND SCARCE country? Bo Liao talk show, ask your minister the above question loh!😆😆😆😆

[@Raul_Menendez]

Yes. Because it's a useless place for the rich to mingle.

[@frankcherry3810]

Not a bad thing

[@judyzhou-l6y]

I would not want to Lose my Swimming Club Coz I Swim So Often ! But Golf Clubs are a little over the top in Land Consumption!

[@jytan740]

100k , 300k siao eh who can afford those membership fees

[@quinntrinh5206]

huh?

[@JS-qv9tv]

Totally irrelevant, time to move on

[@capricorn839]

Move to where ? Moon or Mars ?

[@deschan2246]

When incompetents ruined a country and standard of living are decling fast. Country clubs hv become irrelevant. 😂