The Day

Walking in to the Tee Set round before Melbourne Cup Day the pairing sheet could be confused for a bookmaker’s board, but no odds were good enough to attract punters to this field.

We know its the rainy season and also the wedding season, so the pawang hujan (rain mover) has no option but to move the rain to the golf courses so it can cool off the Tee Setters.  He spared us for eight or nine holes then let us have it….lightning and buckets of rain.  White shirts were not fit golfing attire for those without umbrellas.

Despite that 34 Tee Setters battled through and finished their rounds, with some remarkably good scoring (see below), despite the rain and the fast, tricky greens.  Great effort by all.  Without a monthly medal event themselves at the club, they got us off early, earlier than we were prepared for.  This allowed many to finish early, have a warm shower and enjoy the friendly service in the clubhouse.

A big welcome to Kiky (peace Kiky!) and welcome back to a range of Tee Set faithful, after self imposed exiles, to work on their swing, their zen, or their whatever.

After 5 rounds at Gading Raya, the Committee now has the tough choice of where to schedule the next round of Monthly Medals, starting in December after the Championships.  As usual consultation will take place over post-match drinks so get ready to have your say and either be listened to and/or ignored.

The Play

Neil Mullins led the way with a fine 81, winning Low Gross and his first pay check in quite a while (his call not mine :-)).  Murcho therefore took Low Gross after a brilliant come back 36 on the back nine.  Rob Graham continued his decent form with a net 70 to win B Grade.  Rob will be having his farewell round next week (well until next time) so we will send him off at Riverside or thereabouts.  Jana had an outstanding 64 net, and was unlucky not to be Monthly Medallist, but won Low Net C Grade.

Ricardo, having his best round ever and, even more importantly, avoiding a skirt. AND ISN’T HE A HAPPY CAMPER!!! Well done Ricardo…you deserve to get some of your money back at last.

In the skills prizes, Raymond was OB when announced as Most Improved, Jari took Low Putts and Jeff Landau had First Birdie because Bags’ bridie was actually on the 10th as played.  No awards for first par over 30 or first sandy because they were already winners.

Reni got to pose with our furry friend as Monster Putter, hubby Mike was excused form a double fine for Most Strokes and features instead below with this basket of adorables/deplorables .you choose folks…

VP Mel kept his trousers on this time, the Web Guy showed that 2016 is his year for trying new things with his hair and Pastis Pascal boasted that he no longer gets skirts and promptly dribbled one short of the ladies tee….golf justice.

The Monthly Medal honours board has been updated and all results can be found here.

2016 Tee Set Championship

There are just a handful of places left now after allocations to Sponsors and regular players and they are now open to ANYBODY. Register here if you want one of those places. If you register and we are full up then you will be placed on the wait list – don’t despair if so, there are always a few drop-outs.

Next Up

A second go at finishing the Tee Set World Cup at Riverside on Sunday of course, with everyone one in with a shout still – but with Srikandi leading the charge after an outstanding performance from them in the first leg.

Captains are handling their own teams this week so you only need to register here if you DIDN’T play in the rained off event and want to join in now, we can certainly fit a few more in.

Shotgun start from 10-18 at 12:30 but don’t cut it too fine as we will have teams to finalise and will probably get away a little earlier.

Green fees including shared cart of 770,000 as usual, but just 345,000 if you played in the rained off 2nd leg at Riverside on the 9th October and have not subsequently used the rain check from the club of course.

See ya at the World Cup!! … Tee Set