The Day

21 players made the trek along the Merak Tol on Sunday to reach the delightful Kedatan Country Club.

The flight path from Singapore into Cengkarang airport often crosses over this course and the view from the air is quite frightening with nearly all fairways following a water course on the left or right side. Back on the ground however it was not so intimidating and some pretty low scores were posted.

The course was in exceptional condition and showing no signs of dry season wear and tear. Greens were true and smooth as proven by the fact that nobody succumbed to the monster putter penalty as, with just 37 putts being the highest recorded, even out flint hearted treasurer refused to take the money!!

The caddies were friendly as always, the course un-crowded and the restaurant staff attentive. Doesn’t get much better but GT may beg to differ on one item at least.

Warm welcome to new player David Shenman who avoided most penalties except the skirt.

Finally, congratulations to Jesse Baker on the birth of his baby girl. Well done mate and we’ll see you next week at the Iron Man event…..correct? Or is it nappy changing duties?!

The Play

Welcome back to long time Tee Setter Alex Kushnir who was back from the States for a visit. Alex was back into the money immediately in snatching a low gross shared by Steve Wood who has finally hit some form.

A big welcome back also to Alex;s wife Elina who missed out on a skill prize put still managed to secure a special edition Tee Set cap to take back to the good old US of A.

We haven’t seen Nicky Moir for a while due to visiting spouse issues and we assume no golf has been played during that as, after a woeful front 9 he improved by 9 shots to take most improved. Paul Lowndes played the best round of his life to shoot a net 66 but was short of the necessary 5 cards top get an official handicap. Nevertheless we still allowed him to buy a bunch of beers after the game to celebrate.

Low net honours went instead to Mel Meeds who is looking for a bit of confidence before taking on the Interleague match play on the 22^nd.

Graham McGeady thought he had the worst caddy of all time (again) until she gave him the right line to sink the first birdie put on hole 4.

Other prizes were longest drive to Steve Wood with 242 meters and closest to the pin for David Baglivo with 7.4m. David by the way made the mistake of playing his match play game against Wina on her home course. No surprise when Dave was smashed 5 and 4.

Others who earned a skirt beside David Shenman were John Suermondt and Evaldo Roos who we’ve put on the disciplinary panel’s watch list due to their distinct lack of humiliation in wearing the wig and skirt. Hey guys, this is suppose to be serious penalty!!

Full details of player by player results can be found here.

Next Sunday

To celebrate its significant part in Jakarta’s expat golf history, Fatmawati  will be the setting for Tee Set’s first ever Iron Man Competition next Sunday, with rules as follows:

– you may only carry 5 irons (the definition of which for these purposes includes a putter if you want one – but NO rescue clubs, woods or drivers please)

–  otherwise standard Tee Set stroke play with all the usual prizes and forfeits

First tee off will be at 8am and, with Fatmawati being a 9 hole course, Tee Setters are free to stop off for a relaxing refreshment break halfway through their round. Green Fees etc will be just 155,000 roops walking – they don’t do carts!

To join in what is certain to be a hell of a fun day, please complete the usual at “Yes, I’m playing“

See yah Sunday at the Royal and Ancient!! … Tee Set