The legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi once said: “Defending a title is harder than winning it.”

This must hold true for Team Boss, the defending champions of The Straits Times & Business Times Corporate Golf League.

Leaving no stone unturned, they are already preparing for next year’s competition. 

Speaking at the Boss Golf Day, held in August at Singapore Island Country Club, team captain Andre Huber said: “Yes, it is often harder as complacency sets in and the pressure is greater when defending the title.

“On our recent annual Boss Golf Day, which brought together our players and keen supporters, the spirits were high and we pledged that we would do everything possible to defend the prestigious crown.

“ST & BT do a fantastic event at each leg of the league, so we encourage our players to soak it all in and simply enjoy themselves.”

Judging by the good scores at the Boss Golf event, spiced up with a short game clinic by Italian pro Davide Bertoli of DB Golf Centre, Huber might well have a selection headache for next year’s team.

For instance, one of their star lady players, Angelina Xiong, an eight-handicapper, hit a massive drive of 227 metres to win the Longest Drive competition.

Said Huber: “While we miss the national players who supported us previously, Angelina has stepped up to the task with a recent glowing performance.

“She now has a big responsibility on her shoulders.”

Said Angelina, who plays three times a week: “Other than me, there are a few players, such as Marilyn Lum and Li Anne Fones, who can raise their game.”

Added Huber: “Raymond Lee (handicap 3) and Chua Hun Yew (7) are our star players among the men.”

Team Boss, who also won in 2023, plan to have another morale-boosting get-together in October before ...