The Day
A few late sign-ups ensured we had a healthy holiday period turnout of 39 Tee Setters this week as we headed to Cengkareng under bright sunny skies. With Sunday being the Monthly Medal, the final round of Eclectic Cycle VIII and the last week-end of the current Match-play round, there was a lot going on.
With our secretary still away, VP Ric Wymer and President Roger Finnie were kept busy making sure everybody got out on time and the results were processed in good order with an extra thank you to former President, Pascal “Pastis” Bekaert, for helping out with all the camera work during the prize-giving. Despite the best efforts of this dream team, we still had a couple of hiccups with the Monthly Shield being left behind at home and some of the photos not uploading properly…. apologies to those winners whom we miss photos of below and we will update the blog as soon as they are recovered.
Other than these couple of snafus, the day went off as efficiently as ever with the Cengkareng staff ensuring all the set-ups were done for the monthly medal and that we went off on time at 12pm. With only a slight breeze to contend with, everybody enjoyed a smooth round and were back in good time to enjoy a few refreshments, Margaritas being the beverage of choice for those who stayed for a little longer into the evening.
One new comer to welcome this week, David Kelly, and several welcome backs with Brett Shields after 22 weeks and Jannes Tjaden after 17 weeks being the most notable, in time that is….
We look forward to seeing you all out again sooner rather than later. Photos of the day are here.
Please note the change in venue for next Sunday from that previously announced as we discovered yesterday that Suvarna was not ready to host groups. Also many upcoming golf events outside of Tee Set are listed below for those interested.
The Play
A good day of golf with most players getting around without too much trouble but as always at Cengkareng a healthy return of fines to keep the Treasurer happy. A tri-fecta of booby prizes for Detlef Blumke for his 11 on a hole, a skirt and 40 putts this week but at least for the skirt photo he had the company of David Kelly, Brett Shields, Joshua Alexander and Michael Reading. Also getting a skirt but arriving a little later so he could enjoy the full outfit was Don Duttlinger.
Most Improved went to Kayla Graham who had a much more impressive back 9 to shave 15 strokes off her outward half. Making it a family affair was dad, Scotty Graham, who took home Low Putts for his 29 stroke effort. Taking out the skill prizes on hole 1 were Arne Tjaden for First Birdie and Alastair Livingston for First Sandy Par.
Showing his skirt was really a lay-up, Joshua Alexander took home Low Gross with his 79 off the stick. Our Low Net winners this month were Roger Finnie in A Grade (70), Wahyu Budi in B Grade (71) and Pascal Bekaert in C Grade (79).
In the Monthly Medal prizes, Long Drives were taken by Wina Nugraha and Matthew Cherrett whilst Eric Park was closest to the pin on hole 17 at 141cm. Matthew’s effort coming as part of his 5&4 victory in the match-play against Nick Gleeson.
After missing out on 2 prizes last month, it was a pleasure to see Craig Edwards take home the July Monthly Medal and he will get his name engraved on the shield in due course.
Our last award of the day, and one of our missing photos!, was for the Eclectic Trophy. After his great round to win the June Monthly medal, Amol Singhal had a comfortable lead of 5 strokes and despite some final day charges from David Baglivo and Wahyu Budi, he held on to take the prize for Cycle VIII.
Congratulations to all the winners and detailed scores are here.
Inaugural Finna Challenge
Many thanks to the Singing President Craig Ewers for coordinating this event to which 18 Tee Setters and families went to catch up with Simon Reynolds and play 2 of Surabaya’s top courses. Congratulations to Fernando Gaggino who won the event and the report of the week-end is here.
Tee Set Birthday 12th August 2018: Registrations Open
The Tee Set 35th Anniversary Birthday celebration is now only 2 Sundays away on 12th August 2018 at Matoa. As usual, it will be a team scramble event and with it being a special anniversary, we are working making the day as fun as possible.
Registrations and further details on the day will be shared soon but please mark your calendars and start to think about creating your team. We have a lucky 88 spaces available so first in, best dressed.
For those without teams or wanting to just join without any extra hassle, no problem as we will create some teams of lonely hearts and single golfers…. sign up here.
Next Up: Emeralda Sunday 5th August 2018 11.30am
With Modern having a tournament this week, we had planned and announced a trip to see the new layout of Suvarna Golf (the old Halim II). Selflessly, President Roger Finnie went to check it out yesterday and found that whilst the course itself is in great condition, the facilities and surrounding areas are still under development. So we have decided to leave this experience for another weekend a few months down the track and answer the many requests to return to Emeralda.
With its 27 holes designed by Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer you can walk the footsteps of legends whilst enjoying one of the more picturesque courses we will play this year. Usually difficult to get good group booking slots at a reasonable price, Emeralda has been off our calendar for a couple of years so we are pleased to include it this year to our schedule. The rate of Rp950k includes the cart and with an early tee time we will be able to enjoy fully the day and not be too late returning home.
To come and join in all the fun of a Tee Set Sunday please sign up here.
4 Other golfing Events for your calendar…
(1) 4th Annual Asian Tigers 45 Hole Challenge
Hosted and organized by Tee Set VP, Bill Lloyd, and our good sponsor, Asian Tigers Mobility, this unique golfing event on the Jakarta calendar is not to be missed.
In addition to being just a great day out, it is also held for the worthy cause of supporting the protection of Sumatran Tigers through the work of the Animal Sanctuary Trust Indonesia, https://www.simplygiving.com/NonProfit/animalsanctuarytrustindonesia. ASTI’s mission, in part, to care for and rehabilitate the endangered Sumatran Tiger.
As you may guess from the name, the event is held over the 45 holes of Jagorawi Golf & Country Club with the emphasis on a golfing iron-man challenge to walk and play all 3 courses in a day. Carts are available for those who decide to relax during the day but with a penalty applied per 9 holes for their use.
Your score will be counted as the best four 9 hole scores with the Best Net and Best Gross 36 hole scores getting to take home the finest trophy in Jakarta, here modeled by President Roger Finnie who won Best Net last year.
The date has been set for 24th August 2018 and if you are interested in supporting this event as a sponsor please contact Ken Runyon on accelgolf@gmail.com.
Registrations are open and your can download the registration form here. If you have any questions on the event please contact Bill Lloyd on bill.lloyd@asiantigers-indonesia.com.
(2) Independence Day Event @ Riverside with Par 5 Club
Join our 2-Person Texas Scramble Competition. Sure to be a day of good laughter, friendship and celebration of this great country we call home.
Where – Riverside Golf Club
When – 17th August.
Tee-off – 07:00am Semi-Shotgun.
Event Fee – Rp 995,000 (Golf, Cart, Caddy and Insurance) + comp Rp 150,000
Prizes – Team Best Net & Team Best Gross
Skill Prizes –
Longest Drive, 2 x Closest to the Pin, 2 x Drive and Pitch & Lowest Putts
To Register Rob +62 813 3109 5424 / rob.par5club@gmail.com
If you have a pairing already when you register, please let Rob know so that it can save some time on the day, those players who do not have a team will be allocated one on the day.
(3) BWA Pink Golf Day 24th October 2018
The BWA Golfing “OlymPINKS” will be held on Wednesday 24th October; as always in support of breast cancer awareness. This is always a fun day out so please sign up asap either as a team or individually to support the event.
Register here https://goo.gl/forms/vPx72GlVsCl37XqI3 or ontact golf@bwajakarta.org for more details.
(4) Amateur Super Masters Multi-day Event in Bogor
Interested in 5 days of golf on the great Bogor courses and 6 nights accommodation in the R Hotel, one of Tee Set’s favourite venues? This event is being held from 21st to 27th October and offers many great prizes. For more details, please see here.
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Flickr has its issues. All the photos were uploaded Sunday but not able to be seen on the web. Uploaded again I now see two copies of the missing photos??