The Day
A somewhat later than normal report as your scribe was down with the lurgy…apologies for those looking to see their name in lights after Sunday and here you go!
Sunday was a busy golfing day across Jakarta and so our turn-out, for what is usually our most popular event each month, was a little down on numbers with finally 25 players making to Cengkareng to enjoy another good day of golf, camaraderie and excellent service.
The weather continued to be kind to us with a warm sunny day punctuated by some gentle breezes ensuring we got round in good time after heading out a little earlier than our booking.
No newcomers this week, Adile having joined as a guest previously, but we were pleased welcome back Andreas Stokowy after 55 weeks, Jon Pipe after 18 weeks and James Ross after his summer vacation.
A thank you to VP Ric Wymer who took care of registrations and the scoring again this week and after the early finish a good proportion of the players stayed behind to enjoy Cengkareng’s excellent service and margaritas whilst following the Ryder Cup progress. Pictures of the day are here as usual.
The Play
With the excellent course and weather conditions, it was not a surprise to see so many good scores… but Cengkareng has a few tricks up its (proverbial) sleeve to catch errant shots and so we saw a healthy return of fines on the day.
6 skirts on the day represented 30% of eligible cross-dressers so we were pleased to welcome up Andreas Stokowy, Andrew Shaw, David Baglivo, Eric Mary, Matt Otto and Rudie Basson. 5 ties also for Most Strokes but a pick-up on a hole saved his fellow finees and saw Tim Hessen come up for the Monkey photo. Monster Putter was less “competitive” with Andrew Shaw a clear awardee on the day.
Most Improved went again to Jaco Zaayman as he shaved 10 strokes off his front nine coming home whilst Rudie Basson recovered his fine by taking First & only Sandy on hole 17. First Birdie went to Gary Mond after it was discovered he had entered the hole incorrectly, birding his first which happened to be the 10th hole on the course.
Low Putts was awarded to Chris Lever for his 29 strokes on the greens and Low Gross to Arne Tjaden for his 81 off the stick.
In the Low Net categories, David Baglivo (70) won Low Net A, our monthly medal runner-up Lorenzo Marengo (67) Low Net B and 2018 serial winner, Lis Wymer (69) Low Net C. (Ed: Tim has yet to get an official Tee Set handicap…)
With the result record seeming to have gone walk about, a quick poll of the men determined the long drive winner to be Gary Mond whilst Efsi Hayati won the Ladies Long Drive and James Ross, in the final group, winning the Nearest to the Pin in our Monthly Medal skill prizes.
Our September Monthly Medalist was reigning Tee Set Champion, Santi Miller who returned 42 points in her net 66 as she saw off the game challenge of Matt Otto in the Match-Play semi-final.
Congratulations to Santi who adds her name to the shield, and to all our winners on the day. Detailed results are here.
Tee Set Match-Play Final
The Tee Set Match-play final for the Ric Wymer Cup will be played between Santi Miller and Jen Roestel after Santi won her semi-final over Matt Otto last Sunday 4 & 3.
The final is to be played by 18th November please.
Next Up: Tee Set World Cup: Cengkareng @ 12PM
Sunday 7th October 2018
As previously announced, we have decided to make this year’s World Cup a 1 day competition due to other events being held over the week-end. We will be playing at Cengkareng and there will be team prizes for the Best Net and Best Net runner-up as well as a Best Gross prize. Scores for each team will be counted (net or gross as applicable) based on the best 3 players scores from 4 players in the team on a hole by hole basis. The overall trophy will go to the Best Net winner.
As usual, Teams will be made up of 4 players who will be connected by their nationalities and we hope to see many teams out there seeking to wrestle the trophy off the Indonesian ladies who have won it for the last 2 years.
So far we have 9 teams and several singles signed up or confirmed so it is looking like a busy and fun day out; so please submit your registrations as soon as possible.
To sign up a team: registrations are now on the website here.
Sunday’s round is also a normal Tee Set round so even if you have not got a team, please come and join us by signing up here. We will pair you up into teams so that everyone can join in the fun.
Other event notices…
The annual Pink Golf Day in support of breast cancer, to be held on 24th October, is selling out fast so any one wishing to join should sign up quickly.
The ever popular and notorious Star Deli tournament is now open for registrations so if you are interested please sign up. Date is Saturday 3rd November at Matoa and the proceeds go to support the worthy HOGs charity efforts.
Details of both these tournaments are in the Classified Section of the website.
Tee Set 