Valentine Couples Scramble at Pondok CAbe

Dark foreboding skies and squalling rain showers accompanied TeeSetters on their journey toward Pondok Cabe Golf last Sunday. These skies have been constant reminders of the effects of global warming over the last year. The deniers were keeping an eye out for Unicorns as according them they favour these weather conditions.

The President was baring gifts of beer and brownies for the couples. It is always disappointing to see an icy cold can of Anker rejected in favour of a cup of tea. There was rumour that Monday was once again an official workday. I will have to see it to believe it. A cold beer is a cold beer and should be handled in a professional manner. Crack it, kill it, repeat.

The rules of the game were mentioned multiple times to the group and individuals, but still a few failed to get it right, you guessed it the tea drinkers mainly. The sky didn’t clear but it had emptied itself of rain. The starter said we could go early but quite a few had yet to arrive so there was no rush. One or rearranges by Ibu Adhe and we set off to either tee box 1 or 10.

It’s a different perspective playing off the reds and your wife still out drives you on 11 holes. Crack it, kill it, repeat. Most of the ladies didn’t bother with their second shots as their male partners were bombing them onto and around the green with gay abandon (in the 1950s meaning of gay). A few brief sprinkles and a couple of lakes on a few of the fairways kept it from being, golf in perfect conditions. A relatively quick round of 4 hours saw the TeeSetter getting into some of the lovely food on offer at Pondok Cabe and into the beers.

Lucky draws this day saw chocolates and soju for the ladies and golf balls and towels for the general mob, generously donated by Nick Verdenal. Having a chat amongst the groups, all once again seemed to enjoy this annual event. Alessandro and Diarmuid were arguing all the way up to tee off as to who was to be the lady today. And in typical relationship spats the couple that argues together takes home the beer together with Alessandro and Diarmuid winning the best 4 ball 2 ball by a stroke and a bit over Richard Mau and Bill”Crack it, kill it”Lloyd. Best dressed was a close affair between Phil & Jessica Briggs and Roger & Jane Finnie with the pink combo outshing the red combo by a nose. With the mixed couples the competition was tight at the top end of the leaderboard with quite a few teams netting in the 60s but when you’re up against last year’s champion and runner-up match players playing on their home track you stand little chance. Well done Velma and Hitoshi on Sunday’s victory and we hope you enjoy your Voucher to Turkqaz.

Kojo Monthly Medal Cengkerang Sunday 19th

We have 56 spots for this game and there are 7 carts available (weather permitting) Last month we were completely over booked so sign up today to avoid disappoint. Let Adhe know if you require a cart and who you will be sharing it with. 33 spots already taken and 2 carts already booked. The President will be away for a month so a great opportunity for a Coup D’etat the Ides of March is nigh.

Upcoming events on the TeeSet Calendar

The annual Bandung Easter Bash a long running out of town event that has proven popular for many years is back again. To sign up and more information http://www.bandungbash.com/

Jakarta Interleague Matchplay starts on the 26th of Feb at Jagorawi and we are scratching around for a team. Your services are required and appreciated. A great way to get a bit of matchplay practise for the TeeSet Matchplay Championship which is now also officially underway.

TeeSet v Dogs Rancamaya Charity weekend will be played over the weekend of the 6th and 7th of May. This is great weekend with a great relaxing BBQ on Saturday night and competitive golf between two great golf societies. Great place to overnight.

In June we have the World Cup, find a team of 4 compatriots and battle for the glory of your country.