Next week: Palm Hill, 11:30, 06 Jan 2013
That was the LAST for the Old Year and we are ready for the FIRST of the New Year. She said!
Our previous home course, Pangkalan Jati was to put on a very friendly face with reasonable fairways and slow greens, not to mention the most favorable parking spot in front of the no parking sign. As if to apologise for its past poor performance, PJ was soooo good – with everyone finishing in 4 hours or less – and we were even allowed to drive the carts on the fairways 🙂
It was very encouraging to have so many players turn out just one day away from New Year. 17 made an enjoyable day without rain. Our PAWANG HUJAN is away. That must mean something or he can operate from afar! The 17 players included 6 welcome backs and, perhaps unsurprisingly, no new players.
Congratulations to Graham Stallworthy for taking low gross for the second week in a row – and cleverly averting the ire of others by coupling it with a skirt!!
Clyde Wickiser joined us again after a long stint in Balikpapan, however, this intrepid 70 year old hit such a great drive on the 8th he called it a day complaining of chest pains. He also saved the world from annihilation due to his birthday being on 21st September. A misinterpretation of the Myan calendar, maybe?
Jan Janda had a hard time making a birdie but after putting for one 4 times and missing – he finally made it on the fifth attempt. Good one Jan.
Drinks left over from the Championship match somehow found their way to the Pangkalan Jati clubhouse and were eagerly consumed without noticeable consideration for the possible after effects.
Ivan Byriel once again made headlines with low net making him the only player since the Championship to win money every week. It was at this point your President threatened to take over the duties of Handicapper as a way of confirming that Tee Set is not a democracy.
Jesse Baker started a new category, not the cheap Toto but an expensive evening gown – for twice not making the ladies tee box on the same hole. Oh my!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the players, committee members and course officials for making 2012 a great year for Tee Set. May you and your families enjoy a healthy and prosperous 2013.
RESULTS:
| Category |
# |
Real Winner |
Awarded to |
| Low Gross |
88 |
Graham Stallworthy | |
| Low Net |
73 |
Ivan Byriel | |
| Low Putts |
27 |
Ed Paraan | |
| First Eagle |
x |
Not this week | |
| First Birdie |
8 |
Jan Janda | |
| First Sandy |
13 |
Ivan Byriel | No other Sandies |
| First Par HC >30 |
10 |
Ivan Byriel | No other pars |
| Most Improved |
12 |
Fernando Giggino | also Brad Sincock |
| Closest the pin |
n/a |
Forgot again!! | |
| Longest Drive |
n/a |
Forgot again!! | |
| Most Putts |
38 |
Tom Alcedo | |
| Most strokes any hole |
10 |
Jesse Baker | |
| Skirts |
6 |
Jesse Baker, Ed Paraan, Geoff Thompson, Brad Sincock, Graham Stallworthy | |
| Slow Play |
– |
No reports of slow play and all finished in four hours. | |
NEW MEMBERS: No new members this week.
WELCOME BACK: Clyde Wickiser, Jesse Baker, Fernando Gaggino, Brad Sincock, Andrew Sincock and Laurie O’Connor
BANDUNG BASH at Giri Gahana 29 to 31 March. We have booked all the rooms at the hotel. The best fun and golf of the year. Limited places so first in first served. Register now. Mrs. Endang <endang@kojo.co.id> and you will receive your invitations. (Already half full)
Have a great New Year and best regards,
Geoff Thwaites
0811 706 237
PS. Don’t forget to let me know in advance if you intend to play next week at Palm Hill at 11:30. Last Sunday only 7 of the 17 players sent advice. This makes it very hard to deal with the Starter and get reasonable start times.
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