The ladies were back in force for the Monthly Medal

New members Sharul and Doug. We look forward to seeing more of you both.

Great to see Malcom pop in for a round, make it to the Championship.

On The Course

With 51 players signed up Adhe and the Committee had a big day on their hands. Players were milling around the restaurant area eating and drinking others were over at the practise green, who knows why. A few were stuck at the BCA ATM which refused to disperse cash. No one was in the golf store buying anything. You would seriously think that they would put on some nice specials to lure the wealthy, but value conscious, TeeSetter into their store.

With a start time of 12.07 it was important that we were herding disciplined TeeSet golfers and not herding cats. Bang, and we were off, just 6 minutes behind schedule. The course lay before us in the hot, early afternoon of a glorious Sunday afternoon. Our 4-ball teed off like we had come to play 4 booming drives to put the easiest par 5 on the course in birdie range. At this point I started hitting them off the range as the others picked up comfortable pars. On to the next where Bill was a bit right and I was testing out the concrete bounce on the new cart paths on the left. Albert was long down the middle with his new driver and Douglas was playing on the beach. 3 of us made the green in 3 whilst Douglas proved to pretty good on the beach was on for 2 and lipped out for par.

On we golfed with a good pace in good conditions with a wind that was at times helpful other times less so. Good golf from all except the writer who briefly had his golf clubs for sale on EBay. The pace was spot on we chased the group in front and the group behind was always in regulation distance. We had been informed on the 4th by young Hitoshi that he had a sandy birdie on the first and expected loot, he got a shrug of the shoulders from the present committee.

The turn, could things improve or would the clubs be Ebayed out of my life? A well-placed hook that had all the caddies and the girl in the drinks pavilion all yelling fore made the EBay off look attractive. Golf is a funny game and well struck 5 iron from 170 out with a gentle draw and the ball was 2 metres from the hole, birdie made and clubs removed from Ebay Sunday Specials. Things basically improved from here.

Elsewhere on the course there was more money on off than at a LIV Match in 2027 as the Manor specialists including Indar, Anirudh, Jeremy etc played a match within a match which produced some pretty startling results, especially from Fernando who is feeling that his new membership at the Manor has been validated, 74 off the stick, I’d be castrated.

The speed of play was great a small hold up on the 11th and 12th but no time for a beer at the 17th. All golfers were back in the light. Maybe because of the electrification of the Manor. The fairways played long and the greens were generally fast. The day was a test that was mastered by a few the rest of us are back to YouTube videos on how to golf. I need to get past flopping with Paige then I may see some improvement, until then there is Bintang to take the pain away.

To the Winners’ Circle

The look of amazement as local lad Fernado clips a sharp 45 Stableford points to earn the Kojo Monthly Medal and join the others in November’s Medalists’ Playoff

Anirudh in a league of his own off the Whites at the Manor, hitting a gross 68. 2 thumbs up

Hitoshi taking first sandy birdie of the day on the 1st hole. Great start to the day.

Jude with a 250+ metre drive into the wind on his final hole still had enough in the tank to take Long Drive Men. Well done.

Jane hitting it longer and straighter than most with a 176m drive takes the Ladies Long Drive prize. Great photo.

The Accurate One, Daniel, takes nearest the pin with a ball coming to rest 2.50m from the hole.

After the prize giving many TeeSetters stayed late enjoying the camaraderie and booze. The on tap Bintang was a bit flat but the Margaritas looked fine. Home by 10.

Upcoming Stuff

This week The Glorious take on Tin Cups at Jagorawi New Course in JIL. The prize maybe out of our grasp this season but we will fight on in glorious fashion. We also look forward to seeing heaps of other TeeSetters enjoying a slightly less competitive round there and take advantage of the Shotgun start on offer. Sign up on MyGolf2U

The Calander has been updated due to JIL and Manor re-arrangements. Check the MYGOLF2U app for the latest. October’s monthly Medal will be a week earlier due an event at the Manor so keep the 18th of October free.

Saturday the 28th of NOVEMBER is the date of the TeeSet Championship. Preparation starts today. Players are already re-arranging marriages and avoiding other responsibilities to ensure they are part of the biggest day on Jakarta’s Social Golf Scene

Thanks for last Sunday’s turnout see you all at Jags New this Sunday.

GO The Glorious

Mister Mister

Another round missed by your blogger as I was hiking the hills of West Java. But where I should have been was Riverside were a couple of dozen TeeSetters enjoyed the excellent golfing conditions that have accompanied the dry season. A bit of a late start but a mini shotgun start and longer days meant all beat the sun home.

The Winners

Geoff takes best stableford with 40 points. Well done hope to see you and Gina this Sunday for the scramble.

Claudio takes low gross with a 85 off the stick. Well done on a tricky course.

Our local MAGA representative Bags having to put up with a controversially attired Bill.

The Z Nine at Jagorawi Independence Day Scramble

This Sunday to celebrate 81st Anniversary of The Founding of Indonesia Jens and Shinta are hosting the second Z Nine Scramble. We play 9 holes off the reds then 9 off the whites. This is a two ball scramble and is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. There will be plenty of free beer post game and there plenty of prizes

Prizes for:
•⁠ ⁠Best Net 1 and 2 as well
•⁠ ⁠Best gross 1 and 2.
•⁠ ⁠Nearest to the Pin on all Par 3 holes
(3 holes are Par 3).
•⁠ ⁠Most exercise

As well as a lucky draw. This is a day not to be missed as we scramble around the challenging Z Nine course. If you have a partner let us know if you just want to play put your name down on MyGolf2U and we will pair you up. Get along and have some fun. Free BEER!

Jakarta Interleague on the 23rd at Riverside

The Glorious take on the League leaders DOGS in what will be a battle royale. We are looking at putting together a squad that will get the job done. Let us know if you want to join the Glorious Sunday week. Speak to either Arnold or Michael or put your name on the team list in the Whatsapp group. Go The Glorious onward to victory.

See ya at Jags Z9 on Sunday

Mister Mister

Teesetter playing it as it lies.

6 flights of TeeSetters headed West to enjoy the Kedaton course. This course is as flat as a nightman’s hat but compensates by loads of water to catch hookers and slicers. Adding to the mix are well protected greens. As per usual everyone was teeing off on schedule the absence of rain meant the ball rolls, keep it low and watch it flow, glorious.

Anyways I was not there as I am on the injured list. so let’s go to the prizes

Well done to Tomoaki with 44 Stableford points, welcome to the TeeSet club

Low gross goes to Richard with a dry round of 79

Thanks Jens for overseeing the day with Adhe

This Sunday at Riverside

The courses that offers it all, Riverside, is where we play this Sunday. A late tee off at 12.45 but a semi shotgun start will see us home before the sun leaves us. The days are getting longer also. Riverside has some really nice easy holes and then it has the others. A great course, easy to get to and ample parking. New change sheds for the boys, whilst the ladies are currently under renovation. There is a pool and massage for player to warm dow in if they choose. Sign up on MyGolf2U

Independence Day Scramble 16th of August Jagorawi

By far one of last seasons most enjoyable rounds. Grab a partner or let the club choose one for you as we scramble off the Red & White tees of Jagorawi’s infamous Z Nine. A great day’s golf with some special prizes for the winning pairs.

This is a two person scramble.

Jakarta Interleague 23rd of August Riverside

The Glorious TeeSet Team is poised for victory. A message has been sent out to registered Interleague players to sign up for this game. A team will be selected on form so playing this Sunday helps your chances for selection. If you would like a chance to play with The Glorious let us know this Sunday. You can tell Adhe or Arnold.

A brief report as we all have better things to do on a Thursday afternoon

Putt Putt

Mister Mister

Two medals for 2026.. Tim takes the prize with a cracking 46 Stableford points. He saw off strong challenges from Christian and Shayam who both card 45 points. with 2 other golfers also in the 40s and 7 others over 36.

Once again The Manor proved it can be tamed and if you need a Lion Tamer speak to Vijay he has escorted both Frank and Shayam on their glorious rounds over the last two months. Vijay confided in me that it was all due to him that those superb rounds were carded. Never confide in someone who has a job in the media. But for a small fee Vijay will accompany you at next months Medal. Money well spent I say.

The conditions once again were perfect and the greens at the Manor are slowly returning to their once glorious conditions. The fairways were losing a tinge of green as this long dry spell takes effect on the golf courses of Jakarta. This meant well played drives were rewarded with lots of run. Tee it low.

With a largish turnout we may have been chasing the light but speed of pay was reasonable and all made it home before the lights went out. Speaking of lights. Is the Manor planning on becoming a night course also. Construction of light towers down the 18th hole suggest that well may be on the cards.

TeeSet Match Play saw strong wins to Craig E. run away in his match with Frank. On the other side of the course Tim could not doing anything wrong and used his high handicap to great success to knockout JP. A booming drive from Ollie looked like it was sailing greenwards on the 9th only for the ball to not be found. Suspicion was pointed in the direction of the 4 ball in front who may have been a bit miffed when such a glorious drive rolls past their second and third shots. This may have resulted in said ball been tossed into a garden bed or placed into a pocket. We will never know. Jens was in search of a shaft to replace a busted one. Others were in search of birdies and eagle of which we had a few of the former and one of the later.

Well done Matt with the eagle on the eagle friendly 5. A cracking index 2 hole from the white tees. (-:

A few golfers were backing up from the Pocksia game on Sunday and the golf and festivities of the Saturday seemed to impact most of the their games in a slightly negative manner. Now on my second hangover and minimal sleep I found conditions far nicer on the Sunday. If it doesn’t kill you it will just make you stronger, unless it’s polio.

Who else gets their photo in the report?

Low gross and long drive go to Daniel with a 79 off the stick and a drive into a strong wind of 235 metres. Well done.

The perennial winner of the ladies long drive, Shinta with a nice tap of 178 metres

Mike takes nearest the pin with a shot that was in birdie range at 270cm from the hole

laurent was not quite in birdie range but did enough to take the ladies nearest the pin prize. Well done.

Sunday the 2nd at Kedaton

This course is a great place to test your golfing skills. It has some of the best protected greens in town and there is a bit of water around if you are into slicing or hooking. It is a rather long course but with hard fairways expect a bit of roll. Sign up on MyGolf2U (app available in your HP app store). Come play a true gem of a course.

Jakarta Interleague is on the 23rd of August

We are currently in 3rd position and expecting glorious things to happen in the next round when we play the DOGS. So let’s get a winning team on the course. Let’s us know if you are available for selection for this Riverside round.

Get on down to Kedaton and join in the fun

Kind Regards in confidence

Mister Mister

Writing this as I sitting at my desk in that Thai tropical paradise of Phuket, and puck it this is what I must do for the TeeSet crew.

Glorious conditions once more greeted us on Sunday as we have now settled into the dry season and good golf beckoned. Let’s seewhat happened. Standing on the 10th tee box in the 3rd flight let’s see if we could fair better than the previous groups who had all managed to push their balls into or over the tree line on the right handside. Well, 3 out of 4 choose this line also and the game was on. A few bogies and double, standard warm up stuff.

Halim is well treed and wondering into the woods generally means you will find your ball, but will have to have balls of steel to take the shortest route to the hole as the branches and trucks of trees offer litlte hope on this route. But the writer has a secret weapon, St Jude, Patron Saint of those in desperate situations, and that I was on many occassion deep in the bush when a recital of words chosen by golfers in this predictiment, with Jude mentioned at the end and, hey ho let’s go out of the trees in a prime position. Due to children potentially reading this article the recital of the magical chant cannot be printed, but those with in earshot ( upto 400 metre radius) may have heard it.

The greens at Halim offer great challenges, besides the usual green side traps they are typically raised so shots into them need to take this into account. And just to double down on hard to hit greens, the fringes are well watered and the greens are on the small side.

This lead to results that were a complete opposite of last week’s glorious round at The Manor. Last Sunday saw ONE player break par via the Stableford system and 2 others achieve it. Thus making Halim a more challeging course for golfers. Most liked the challenge and are keen to get back to master this course. Halim also has one of the more difficult index 1 holes around.

To the winners

Well done WWW on a dominate win with 38 Stableford points

Well done to low gross score of the day Emil with 79 gross.

New TeeSetters

John & April Savage.

Other results for the day saw Bags win his Matchplay over Thomas and Mike”Nelson’s number” Muller saw one a close game over Hitoshi.

Tigaraksa this Sunday

It is not too late to play this wonderful heritage course which is now on the heritage championship list. A truly wonderful layout with great greens. An older style clubhouse offering great food and beer at reasonable prices and without a doubt the best changeroom facilities in town. A pleasant Sunday’s drive from Kemang gets you there in under an hour. It get’s the GLORIOUS stamp of approval. on the way home you could stop at Sale for a sumptious Italian feed also.

Also we have Jakarta Interleague Sunday week and we need a few more to make a team. GAme will be at Jagorawi. Let me know if you can join the ranks of The Glorious.

Back to the Pina Coladas and Changs see you Sunday week

Whack whack

Mister Mister