The Day

A welcome return to Gading Raya after a 3 1/2 month hiatus and a big thank you to the Gading team for their arrangements to make sure we had a smooth day. The course was playing in great condition, the rough cut down around the fringes and a relatively quick round all contributed to an excellent return on scores, gross and net, by many players.

Although we had an 11.30am start slated, the starter got the first groups off at 11.00am which left a few of the “just in time” arrivals to make a quick change and catch up with those already out on the course. A reminder that we try to open registrations and pairings an hour ahead of tee time each week. The early start and quick round meant an early finish so those not rushing away were able to sit and enjoy some refreshments and not be too late returning home.

No newcomers this week, covid shutdowns at the border making these a rarer occurrence in recent weeks, but some impressive welcome backs. Kayla and Scotty Graham (114 weeks), Nick Shearman (111), Marvin Abao (45) and the well rested in Bali, Craig Binks (23) all got a warm welcome back.

The Play

No skirts today but its hard to tell if the VP of Almost Everything should have dobbed himself in looking at the photos above…..he was however in the frame for Most Strokes along with Mike Harling, Nick Shearman, Sebastian Braun and Timo Karonen. Sebastian also was up for Monster Putter and Timo was also back up with Craig Binks but for Most Improved so a net winner on the day.

Congratulations to our birthday boy James Bristow who not only took home First Sandy but also got a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday sung to him… I’m told serenaded would have been the wrong description of the vocal skills around the room.! First Birdie went to Emiliano Marcelo whilst Low Putts with what we beleive is a new Tee Set record of 22 went to Kayla Graham. More impressively, she shot 82 gross off the blue tees on the day too.

In form Andy Coop took home Low Gross whilst our Low Net prizes went to Robert Watt, Doug McQuater and Jari Antikainen.

Congratulations to all our winners and the detailed results are here: Gading 0410 Results

Tee Set Championships: Saturday 28th November 2020 at Cengkareng Golf Course

With  8 weeks to go until the last week-end in November, we have launched sign-ups and other arrangements for the 2020 Tee Set Championships which will be on a Saturday this year as a change in schedule to go with the change in venue. Registrations are open here: 2020-tee-set-championship-registration/. The event field is limited to 100 players, so with 57 players already signed up, meaning we are already more than 50% reserved and there are just 43 slots remaining….any extras go onto the waiting list on a first come first reserved basis. A list of those signed up is here so those who think they have signed up can check we got your registration… if you signed up but don’t see your name please contact Roger asap: Sign Up tracking 2020

As always, our sponsors are key to the event and we will be looking to both re-sign up our existing sponsors and secure some new ones to make the day run successfully; look out for a message from event coordinator Ric Wymer or even better, please contact him if you are able to help out.

New course, new day, new timing… is it time for a new President.? With the existing President reaching his 4th Championship at the head of the Society, we will be calling for new blood to step-up and take Tee Set forward. If you are willing to take on this prestigious position and wish to put your name in the hat for the election which will be held at the Championships, please contact our election convener, Keith Miller at keith.steuart.miller@gmail.com

Next Up Riverside Sunday 11th October 2020

11.30am shot gun