The Day

Kudos to the course management for presenting it in such excellent condition after all the rain through the week. Fortuately the rain held off to allow play. A good turn out of 46 players and a very good atmosphere on the course and off. Welcome back Coach Ken and Max after decent breaks and good to see Grant survived the surf and apres surf in Bali, and is back with us for a break.

The photos featured the Seabrook-Wymer family challenge, Ric here pictured doing his best “Happy Gilmore”. Some big hitters – Sam and Adrian – were paired for the first time with former Club Champ Jaco and the less stretched of our Craigs. Striving for some extra distance to match his playing partners, Craig swung so hard on one shot, he clean missed it.

Matchplay Supremo Bags did well to launch the first matches before he heads off this week for an intensive golf camp at Mar-a-Lago, hoping to make his swing great again. We expect him to return to win his own competition. He managed to take the first step, overcoming Ric, in a socially distanced match, played from different flights. They agreed they did not want to get in each other’s head.

The Play

Another big hitter, David, took Low Net A with 70, a reward for patience after several recent good rounds. Emil shot a great 66 to win Low Net B and his match against James 4/2. Dimitri had the round of the day with 65, including a skirt (see below). Overall scores were low – see here – with 14 birdies and 4 rounds under 80, the best being Matt. Your picture with the cash was a bit fuzzy so we found a better one.

In the other prizes, confusion reigned supreme, due to early departures, messy scorecards and Ric leaving his specs at home. Yes, the normal organised chaos. Mike was clear winner of Low Putts with 26. Sami, pictured in the seated pose that he has made his own, was awarded First Sandy, because Sam, who had first sandy was ruled out of contention because he was in contention for another prize, which he did not win. 200k awaits next round!!!

Pictured below as a winner of both Most Improved, through a complex process of calculation, and Most Strokes on a Hole is Frans. He was photographed twice but we like a good money shot. Joining Frans in the battlers circle were Eli, unlucky to be just over the 40 putt threshold for Monster Putter, and Dimitri and Max, brave survivors for the skirt photo. A number of skirt fines are still on account….they go to a good cause…subsidising social events, so consider them a gift that gives back.

In other matchplay fixtures, Axel outplayed matchplay specialist, Jari, 4/3 and Juju topped Mike 2/1. The competition is now off and running!!!!!

Coming Up: Sunday 14 February 2021, Valentines’ Day Event, Sawangan, 10.30am, 315k walking, 415k shared carts (15 carts available), team of 2 scramble off the red tees

The idea of a weekend lockdown seems to have passed for now, but we have toned down the event. As Celine Dion sang as the Titanic tilted, the golf will go on.

No Luscious Love Tones, no BBQ feast, but a fun day followed by Lili’s famous chilli beans to welcome you in and help with the social distancing….plus prizes and oh, treats for the ladies…

Like all Valentines Days, this is all about the anticipation. Intrigue about the pairings is intensifying. Registrations are now open here but we promise we will keep the pairings a secret until Sunday.

Sawangan has a special place in the history of Tee Set. It will be our last round there before it disappears, so we look forward to a fond farewell. A number are staying at the bungalows on the course, which can be booked in advance through Devi on 0812 9504 1383. Phil and Ika have also extended an invitation to all Tee Setters to join their R&A group Monthly Medal event on Saturday morning, tee off 11am.