The Day

The sunshine, a challenging course, free pitchers of beer, attractive restaurant waitresses and cute caddies proved an irresistible combination for the 42 Tee Setters who showed up today, with attendance getting a small boost from 5 DOGS regulars who found themselves in between courses this week and unable to resist a game. Great to see them all; any time guys.

Three Newcomers to report this week with two of them being DOGS, David Carpenter and Peter Thorley and the third being visiting Brit, Richard Holliday, a warm Tee Set welcome to them all. Jeff Landau led the welcome back brigade after being away 29 weeks, closely followed by Larry Crowley at 23 weeks.

Your scribe’s cart, with brakes so poor that even General Motors would have recalled them years ago, was eventually to be replaced when he was to sensibly give the new one’s brakes a test.

“Very sharp” was the conclusion as the following cart, went straight up the replacement cart’s rear end, scattering the cuties hanging on like pigeons with a cat about. Damage zero fortunately.

Secretary Brenda was away on family duties this week so Keith Miller stepped up to the plate and did a great job logging all the results although sadly he certainly doesn’t brush up anywhere near as well as our lovely Secretary – hurry back Brenda, we miss you.

The trip back to Jakarta on the toll was a breeze and almost  as fast as the journey there and this despite the prediction of a log jam from returning Puncak holiday makers. Permata Sentul to Star Deli on a Sunday evening in under an hour is very nearly  a record.

All in all a very fine day and we will certainly have Permata Sentul in the second half schedule.

The Play

The Permata Sentul course has some challenging aspects to it with tight, sloping fairways, many elevated greens and some seriously unfriendly pin placements.  Putting from above the hole on the likes of # 6 and #11 saw the ball increase in speed with each rotation no matter how delicate the putting stroke. Nevertheless 6 golfers were able to get under 30 puts with James Ross taking the money with a miserly 28 slaps.

Jorge Gonzales on the other hand took 16 putts more then James which earned him the Monster putter award which, judging by the width of his smile he didn’t seem too unhappy about.  We guess he has a soft spot for our little furry friend.

Happily Jorge balanced the books by taking the First par >= 30 handicap while Christian Molau was recognized for shooting the first and only birdie for an over 30 handicapper. We don’t see many of those animals.

First birdie overall went to Fernando Gaggino with a great drive on #12 and a fearless second shot across the pond to hit the green in regulation and hole out the putt.

Fernando also shared 1st Sandy with Geary Bowles on hole #1 but the money went to Geary for this one while Evaldo Roos almost refused to acknowledge his Most Improved total of 9 until the red bill was actually waved in his face.

Jeff Landau enjoyed the layout shooting 11 pars and 1 birdie to take Low Gross with a 78. Not sure Sam Westen could have beaten this effort had he played on Sunday.

Lina Bunter is thoroughly enjoying her golf with Tee Set and took the Low Net award with an impressive 67.   That by itself may very well bring her back next week so long as Norman’s nose isn’t put out of joint!

Jaco Zaayman struggled from a lack of match practice and leaked 12 strokes on a single hole to take Most Strokes.

Daniel Tandjung has taken a Skirt in his first two outings with Tee Set and deservedly gets a pat on the back from the treasurer. Others joining him were Douglas McQuater, Ian Barr, Jorge Gonzalez, scribe Keith Miller and Richard Holliday who, as a first timer, must have been wondering what the hell the cross dressing thing was all about.   

Fuller, player by player results here – and more photos of the day on the Tee Set Gallery.

2014 Tee Set Match Play

Two matches played today with Chris Murchison beating Mark Howells 2 up while it took a birdie on the last hole to get Mark Bekkering into a a putt off before finally overcoming the Vice President of Most Things.

Tee Set Weekend at Lido Lakes

All the makings of a terrific event and we have seen a good start to bookings for the Tee Set Weekend at Lido Lakes on the 5th/6th July but, for those who intend playing but have not yet registered, can we encourage you to do it as soon as possible so that we can give the hotel a reasonable idea on the number of hotel rooms required?

While dubbed a family weekend, just a confirmation that this is just as much for Tee Setters who will be flying solo, you will have plenty of company!

Next Up

Another treat as we return to the ever popular Palm Hill – and this popularity despite its regularly producing a rich crop of skirt income for the Treasurer due, at least in part, to just how generously in front of  the blue tees its red tees are to be found :-(.

Sentul Sirkuit exit off the Jagorawi Tol, just like this week but, instead of hanging a left for Permata Sentul, it is straight on through the Sirkuit itself. If you are stopped by the Satpam then just shout “golup”!! at them – and they will let you through.

Green fees including compulsory shared cart are good value at 608,000 for a Premier League course which should be in peak condition right now. Tee off from 1 and 10 at 12pm if not a little earlier, so register at “Yes, I’m playing” if you are up for another treat in the sun.

See yah at Palm Hill!! … Tee Set