Storm damages Star golf range

Afternoon storm damages golf course, fells trees

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POSTED: 14 Oct 2014 16:57   UPDATED: 15 Oct 2014 09:13
SINGAPORE: Heavy showers on Tuesday afternoon (Oct 14) proved to be costly for All Star Golf Range, as it caused structural damage to the facility that will result in possible closure of approximately two to three months.
Owner of the golf range, Tendy Tsai, told Channel NewsAsia that the thunderstorm and hailstones happened at around 2.30pm and no one was injured. It did cause some of the range's structure to fall, he added.
He is now waiting for the surveyor to assess the damage, and added: "The golf range will be closed for approximately two to three months, and we will incur a loss of about S$300,000."
Channel NewsAsia understands that at least five trees were uprooted and three had fallen on cars. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received two calls for assistance - one at Turf Club Road, and the other at Vanda Link nearby. No one was trapped or injured, a spokesperson said. SCDF also pitched in to help clear obstructions on the road.  

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Fallen trees at vicinity of Turf Club Road. (Photos: @yazbanz/Twitter)

Yazi Bandi Ng shared pictures of the aftermath, as well as a video of hailstones which interrupted his coaches' meeting at The Rainforest Sports Hub.

Oh man... What could have caused the structures to fold over like that? Can't imagine the velocity of the winds if it truly was the cause...

OMG! Hopefully it is insured ... If not ...

Oh man.. I frequent there.
Hope Tendy has insurance.. And 'acts of God' exclusion isn't there in this case.
Best wishes anyway.

Hi is this range up and running again ?