The Day

Yes, love was in the air as Tee Setters came out for Valentines.  To celebrate the day, the ladies headed out in the first flight, perhaps for the first time, and set a fine example in speedy play coming in to the clubhouse in good time, despite the horrible conditions.  Everyone was drenched from the constant rain on the second nine, which led to lots of slipping clubs, a few giving up and no doubt a few bouts of flu this week.

Weather aside it was one the best days of the season, with Gading Raya putting on pre-game music.  Vice President Mel demonstrated Tee Set’s succession planning as he first showed his singing talents and then danced while serenaded by the Singing President.

Dede supplied all with her delicious home made Valentine’s Day chocolates, King celebrated his birthday with lots of love and couples enjoyed their special day out.

A number of newcomers and welcome backs headed by Ghavi after 143 weeks.  Father and son Mick and Connor joined forces, Roger was joined by mates David and Matthew, and Ali, Kokom and Livia had their intro to Tee Set.

The Play

The play was tough, especially the second nine.  Stuart’s round of 67 net (79 gross) was exceptional in the conditions as was Pieter’s 69, continuing his fine form.  Michael “Vasco da Gama” Seabrook narrowly pipped Pastis Pascal on a countback to take Low Net C Grade.

The highlight in the skills prizes was Wina’s 26 putts, no need to hide Wina.  Rasmus wasted no time birdie-ing they first two holes, Geoff took first sandy on the second but scuttled off before prizes and birthday boy King had the first par over 30 handicap.  Well done Mike – on such a difficulty day – he managed to improve 9 strokes on the back nine to win Most Improved and recoup some of his previous contributions.

A special Combined Low Net prize was offered this week due to us doubling up at Gading Raya.  After rain and a few beers we weren’t fit to calculate it and award it on Sunday, but we can now announce that Wina with 140 net narrowly pipped Pascal (always a bridesmaid) with 141….stick at it mate, you are sure to win soon!!!!  Your prize awaits Wina!

And now for the booby prizes, and what may be a Tee Set record…no not the skirts, a surprisingly low skirt count…although the usual suspects were there again, with Mel literally wearing the skirt.  The highlight was Dede’s 61 putts to win Monster Putter…her playing partners must have been super tough….no gimmies ladies!  Don’t worry last week’s monster putter Chris shot out of the gates this week with 5 one putts, so your luck will change Dede!

See Player by Player Results for Gading Raya here while more photos of the day are on our photo gallery.

Tee Set Matchplay

Five matches played with four decided on the last holes (careful how you say that).  In the battle of the Past Presidents, Ric approached the last to gimmie range for par while Geoff got lost in the sand, leaving Ric with a 2 Up result and some good form moving into the first round of interleague.

James also had sand problems on the last to go down to Laurie 1 Up again on the last after finding the sand, moving some loose impediments by mistake and ending up in the water.

Pascal outlasted Cucu in a torrid affair, which saw some friendly fire exchanged between the carts, Tom ducking for cover after being caught here fraternising the enemy, but finding a happy ending despite Pascal’s 1 Up win.

Despite an excellent first nine playing under his handicap, Bill found Pieter in even hotter form on his way to his net 69 and a 5 and 4 victory.

Please don’t forget to email results of your games to Matchplay El Supremo James – they are not recorded until he receives the email.  Follow results here.

Tee Set bag tags

Orders for the excellent cast bronze Tee Set bag tags we are having made close this week so, if you are not one of the many who have ordered already, please go here, fill in the exceptionally simple form and let us know your needs!

Delivery is expected around 10 days after we put in the order.

Next up

A choice of two courses as we have 2 registered Tee Set events this Sunday.

Sunday is the first round of Jakarta Interleague so Tee Set as the reigning champions will be out there defending our title and any Tee Setters are welcome to follow the interleague team  in a round at Jagorawi at the price of 1,050,000 Rp including carts (if it hasn’t snuck up).  Alternatively you can join the rest of the Tee Set at Pangkalan Jati at a much more affordable 470,000 Rp if you are walking.  Register here and choose your course of choice.