Checking Off His Bucket List with His Hole-in-One Achievement

An avid golfer, Charles Hoi has been golfing for three decades. He attained the golfer’s highly coveted accolade – a Hole-in-One at NSRCC Kranji’s Hole 5 on March 23 2025. In his words, “he has checked off his bucket list!” He encourages other golfers to keep playing with their kakis while pushing themselves to the next level.

After three decades of dedication to the sport, avid golfer, Charles Hoi Kok Khuen achieved the golfer’s’ highly coveted accolade—a hole-in-one. His moment of glory came at NSRCC Kranji’s Hole 5 on March 23 2025, a feat that fills him with pride.

“My strategy? Aim at the flag and clear the front bunker!” he shared, a testament to his decades of experience on the green.

Despite his well-honed technique and wealth of experience, the moment caught Charles by surprise. “It felt surreal—I didn’t even see the ball roll into the hole. But I have checked off my bucket list!” Charles quipped.

Inspired by his peers who were golfers, Charles Hoi took up golfing 30 years ago at the NSRCC, and he did not look back. His peers have become his ‘kakis’.

“The courses are well-maintained considering the heavy usage,” he said.

To encourage other golfers, he said, “Enjoy the game with your kakis. You are also pushing yourself to the next level.”

Charles’s milestone is a well-deserved reward for a passionate golfer who has expended three decades refining his game with steadfast dedication, an indomitable spirit, and patience. Congratulations, Charles!