The Day

Apologies for the slightly delayed post. The retro score sheet pictured here brought back fond memories of days yore and helped speed up presentations, but slowed down our process of reporting, so we have worked out a compromise for future rounds. Quick turnaround of results and presentations are important but will be done with our standard computerised system.

We arrived to see the normally pristine BSD in the midst of some landscaping, but the course was in its normal great condition, with its fantastic variety of holes. The rain came bucketing down mid round, but only long enough to allow some liquid refreshments and time to get to know newcomer, Gaylord, pictured here taking shelter with Adrian and Diarmuid; with Bill behind the camera! With 32 players, lower than usual, there were far more opportunities for prizes. Big welcome back to more of our Thai guys, particularly Peraphon after 76 weeks, and to Octa and Andrew. People chose their preferred tee box, a change this year that is so far working well.

The Play

Thank you Indar in C Grade for making sure not all the net winners were former Presidents; Geoff whispering his way to a 69, Roger bounced back into form with a 71 and the lowest score of the day with 79. Other prizes came in pairs – Jean-Pierre won low putts and tied with James for first birdie, Bill and Octa first sandy (and photo of the day) and Jude and Terence most improved. Full scores here.

Now, this will be the last time we have a battlers’ section in this form. In future, only skirts will be “honoured”. No more Monster Putter or Most Strokes. So….Gaylord, consider your first round historic for Tee Set, as the last Monster Putter. There were five skirts but only Diarmuid, Franz and Andrew were around for the photo – left wondering where the skirt and wigs were. Ric was wearing these at home on a rare day off.

Next Up: Sunday 28 March 2021, Monthly Medal, Cengkareng Golf Club, 1135am 875k walking

Please sign up here. Men to play off the blue tees; stableford scoring system. In line with the Committee’s decision, 200k will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd stableford overall (not each grade like other stroke rounds) and low gross. 100k will be awarded for all other prizes, including longest drive and nearest the pin.

The only remaining fine will be for skirts – just because it’s fun and players in all grades get skirts at least once in their playing days – even our reigning Club Champion and great lady of Tee Set, Cucu, had a skirt once. Yep, didn’t reach the ladies tee….Tom and I were witnesses…Cucu in a Tutu.

As signalled in our post last week, we will be tracking the times of each group this week to see how we are progressing on speed of play. We don’t want to single out anyone but we will check gaps between flights, so please keep up with the group in front. They will set the pace!!

Coming Events: Tee Set and DOGS weekend at Rancamaya 8-9 May

In what has become a highlight of the year since starting a few years back, the Tee Set and DOGS stay and play weekend on 8-9 May is coming together, thanks to efforts of MJ and the respective brains trusts. Full details are provided here.

The prime rooms are going fast so make your booking soon. No deposits are required but cancellations after 1 May will incur the full room charge. It’s a fantastic weekend, consisting of a relaxed charity comp on the Saturday, a legendary BBQ/Saturday evening, and a battle for bragging rights on the Sunday, which co-incides with the deciding round for the DOGS Big Dog. At this stage the BBQ will be on your own account, but sponsors will be adding some extra bits and pieces to make it special.