Achieving His Hole-in-One Dream

Steven Chin’s golfing journey began with a simple, heartfelt gesture—a close friend gifted him a set of second-hand golf clubs. What started as a casual pastime soon transformed into a lifelong passion. Two decades later, that passion culminated in a moment golfers dream of: a hole-in-one.

On 24 April 2025, at NSRCC Kranji’s picturesque Hole 5, Steven achieved the extraordinary.

“It caught me completely by surprise,” he recalled. “My golf kakis noticed the ball wasn’t on the green after it rolled toward the hole. Then someone said it might have gone in. I was stunned, speechless. When I realised it had really happened—I jumped for joy! I asked myself, is this a dream?!”

For Steven, NSRCC has long been a home ground of sorts. The affordability, well-maintained courses, and the warm camaraderie among golfers at both NSRCC Changi and NSRCC Kranji have made the game all the more enjoyable.

When asked about his approach to the game, Steven shared his simple yet profound strategy: “Confidence, a positive mindset, and staying calm can make it happen.”

He encourages fellow golfers to embrace the game with all its unpredictability and wonder.

“Enjoy the game—it could turn into an awesome one! You don’t need to be a pro to score a hole-in-one,” he said. “To me, GOLF stands for ‘Go On Learning Forever’.”