The Day
A healthy sign up sheet this week did not translate into quite the turnout expected as a variety of ailments, family commitments and a not unsubstantial amount of rain overnight on Saturday all conspired to cull our numbers. However a keen and eager group of 24 Tee Setters made it to Gading Raya and were rewarded with a relatively dry day as the rains stopped just as the planned tee time arrived – greatly assisted by the purchase of a new rain jacket by one of our contingent in the pro shop on arrival. The morning rain brought the added benefits of a cool golfing day and a quiet course meaning we could get out early and enjoy a relaxed round.
Popular amongst the regulars, we unusually had no new comers and no notable welcome backs either this week so just a final comment on the day to thank our Secretary Beby and VP Ric Wymer for managing all the registrations, scoring and presentations.
The Play
With the usually faster greens slowed by the rains and a couple of errant drives finding just enough roll on the fairways, our Treasurer needed to be content with just the 2 fines for Most Strokes shared by Karan Khetan and Michael Mueller. Repeating the prize for first Par Handicaps >= 30 from last week but avoiding the fines this week saw Kim Pham claim her full reward whilst Karan was able to off set his fine with Most Improved.
First Birdie was claimed on the opening hole by Matthew Makarenko whilst Low Putts went to Jeff Landau and Low Gross to Richard Mau.
After shooting a net 77 on his last visit to Gading Raya, Graham Parsonage extracted some measure of revenge shooting a Gross 77 this week to lead all comers and was joined in our Low Net winner category by Juju Juhaeriah (on a count-back from Jochen Overberg and Andy Coop) and Jari Antikainen.
Congratulations to all our winners. Detailed results of the day are here: Gading Raya 050120 results and photos here.
Next Up: Padang Modern 12th January 2020 12.00pm
With several of our desired visits in 2019 clashing with other events at the course, we have not visited Modern in a few months. With no tournaments planned on the same date and the rainy season in full swing making the west side more attractive weather wise, we have booked to come back to Padang Modern this week, a former home for our monthly medal. We are generally well looked after and have an enjoyable round making it a relaxed day out.
Tee time is confirmed for 12.00pm and the expected cost, including cart, is Rp850,000 – tbc as we wait for the confirmation on any new rate. If you are interested to join us please sign up here to register.
Tee Set 