Sunday had us back at Pondok Cabe once again with a very impressive total of 40 players getting away on time from two tee boxes on a course in good condition and with the greens playing much faster than they looked, to the embarrassment of some.
The now traditional pre-game Presidential jugs of beer got many off to a jovial start – though all participants, as required by Tee Set’s only bye-law, were able to stand unassisted when teeing off from the first teebox.
WELCOME BACKS
Welcome Backs actually out-numbered regulars this week, so too many to mention all but, notably, our Pawang Hujan, Graham McGeady, returned safely from India where he didn’t lose his balls, mainly because he didn’t play. Graham did however bring some threatening clouds with him on his return, though his powers were sufficient to ensure another glorious, near perfect day weather-wise.
Also great to see long time past President, Clyde Wickiser, amongst us again and clearly enjoying his golf; we hope to see you more often, Clyde.
Clyde is in green above in a photo rather unkindly labelled “Old Farts” by our immediate past President.
NEW MEMBERS
We were also delighted to welcome four new members this week, the most for a while; great to have you with us Ramon, Joe Amantoi, Renny Sperry and Andre Wondermuelen (hope we got the spelling right) – enjoy your golf with Tee Set, guys.
RESULTS
Congratulations to Graham Stallworthy getting low gross with a fine 41/39/80 and of course to Tom Alcedo for proving that there is still plenty of life in the old dog by carding a tremendous low nett of 67 – well done, Tom!!
Tom has also dropped the price of that fine piece of solid teak shoe and purse cupboard for the Lady in your life to 2 million roops, so don’t miss it.
Ivan Byriel’s success rate at snagging first par for the over 30 handicappers is of course a tribute to his handicap management skills more than anything, while Mel Cantarella’s happiness at avoiding a Desmond for once was to be somewhat tempered by finding himself “winning” Monster Putter.
The loudest and longest expletive of the day was heard coming from Raymond Leong, who found himself the only Tee Setter to fail to pass the Ladies Tee all day – and of course get himself one of Tee Set’s world-famous Desmonds.
Lack of role clarity in the committee (erm, Ric) meant the Tutu had been left behind in Ric’s garage however, and Raymond was to be pictured instead with a plant pot – for reasons that quite escape your correspondent.
Evaldo Roos once again won Longest Drive, this time with 251 meters on the 18th while Cameron Fischer took Nearest to the Pin at 4.7 metres.
Click on the icon to the right to see the day’s full detailed results.
BANDUNG BASH
We now have an astonishing 34 players registered for the 5th Bandung Bash – a record.
To avoid surpises, Ibu Endang will be sending an estimated bill in the next few days to all participants, covering room, breakfast, green fees, caddy and buggy. This plus any other charges you might incur should be paid immediately prior to departure.
A usually reliable little bird tells us, following the Romangos joining up today, that there may be just one room still available at the course hotel, so drop Ibu Endang a line if you would like to join in a great weekend of golfing fun at the Bandung Bash.
SAIGON
A significant number of Tee Setters played during the week, both day and night, in Saigon,Vietnam; Ric, Geoff, Igi, Mike, Robert, Bill, Vigo, Craig, ED Snr. By all accounts, everyone scored well and agreed it had been a fantastic trip.
Your President was particularly pleased to have to pay his own airfare and travel in a 737; the last time he made the trip to Vietnam was nearly fifty years ago, at Government expense and in a Hercules transport.
MATCHPLAY
Jesse Baker is doing a fine job of organising our Tee Set Match Play competition for 2013 – and there were three contests fought out on Sunday to go with one that managed to get finished in the rain-soaked fun of the previous week at Palm Hill.
So we are making good early progress, though we all know what can happen later 😦
Congrats to the Matchplay winners and commiserations to the losers, though of course being the first round means that nobody is actually out of the event so far.
Results will be published as and when they become available; please remember to promptly send results and any commentary to Jesse.
All who signed up for the Matchplay should have recevied an e-mail reminder this week setting out the rules of the competition, the first round draw and contact details for all particiapnts. Let Jesse know if you didn’t get it.
NEXT WEEK
- MAIN EVENT JAGOWARI in conjunction with INTER LEAGUE.
- ALTERNATE AT Pangkalanjati
If you confirm your attendance online this week then you will be registered for JAGOWARI.
Last month the committee decided to support play at an alternate location whenever we play Interleague so, if you prefer to play Pangkalanjati (3 flights have been booked for 11:30), then please advise Keith by email.
Thank you all for making Tee Set the most recognized golf society in Jakarta. It’s all about the fun mixed in with a bit of golf.
Best regards – and hope to see you Sunday!
Geoff (Thwaites)
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Tee Set 