It was interesting to see so many TeeSetters observing the religious holiday last Sunday. Praying for improved pitching, putting and driving skills is really the last bastion of the lost. Nevertheless there were 5 flights of golfers who knew that divine intervention is not required. They already have the complete game. The complete game for some of these golfers included smashing drives, glorious chips, sensational putts. For some it happened on many holes, others just a few, but they were there challenging their handicaps. Some may have thought they were handicap challenged but they were wrong, a well played shank can occasionally result in a handy outcome. We had golfers in gambling withdrawal, playing for the first time without the pressure of financial disaster hanging over their heads, like the sword of Damocles, on every putt. We had first time players who enjoyed the camaraderie that TeeSet is internationally famous for. We had men and women from vastly different ages, different countries and religions, and we had golf which unites us all. I need to pause here whilst I shed a tear of emotion.

The day started well with an early start, by a few minutes, then things went wrong for the President hooking the first drive into the trees and Sam visiting the neighboring fairway on the right hand side. Meanwhile, Vijay, playing in the Presidential flight, and in the first group, along with newcomer, Melisa both managed to find the middle of the fairway. A couple of doubles from the committees members and bogeys from the others and the day was on. Sam and the President were soon in the groove with pars on the next. The president was soon out of the grove with a double on the next whereas Sam headed off on his merry way, missing three eagles by a combined distance of less than a metre. He managed those birdie putts, luckily. Vijay was consistent and finished a shot or two above his handicap. Melisa hit some dynamite shots and was unlucky in not being able to stop the ball on the green but played a good first TeeSet round. Welcome to the club. The President was having a smashing round unit the usual couple of blow up holes.

Meanwhile Jens and his flight were playing hopscotch with some local golfers who would let them pass then short cut to the next hole to be in front of them again. The god of golf tests us in many different ways and that god knows Jens’ weakness, slow play. The day was not slow except for that group, as we basically had the course to ourselves. The greens were good the heckling from Vijay was spot on and the blue language from the President was extremely mild, newby Melisa, kept the President restrained in profanities that day.

Once back in the club house it was an entertaining tale of missed birdies and fluffed sandies as golfers related their tales of the day. Most were like fishermen’s tales of the one that got away, but you have to nod in acknowledgement of their feats as you are next in line to add to the stories of glory just missed. The one thing that may have been true is that TeSeters did not add much to the blackmarket of second hand balls circulating through Jakarta’s golf courses. No matter how far we hit it into the trees on that glorious Sunday afternoon the balls were always found. Maybe the golfing god was smiling down upon us?

The round of the day went to the winner of the Krakatoa challenge, Roberto, with a terrific 40 off the stick on the front 9 and a solid 45 on the back to grab victory over Alessandro in a private matchplay. Other solid rounds were put in by George and Steve. We were all back in the clubhouse before 4 and discussions ensued that a half a dozen flights is fantastic for ease of play and maybe we should become a more elite group, but then realised what happens on the golf course is one important factor the other one being the warm down after the round and having a few more drinking buddies is always a good thing. After prizes and Wine Cartel lucky draw were delivered, a few of us head off to The Bull & Vine to enjoy the food and booze that our sponsor puts on. There were a few other TeeSetters there who couldn’t play that day and a long night ensued. I hope Steve managed to pack his black tie rig neatly into his travel case that night.

Onto the winners

Roberto with 42 Stableford points beats the President on a countback. Further evidence of the corruption free golf that TeeSet is famous for. Things need to change.

Sam was in reasonable form with a gross 73. This should put him in reasonable shape for next week’s Jakarta Interleague. Well done Sam. That shot you played on the 5th (on the official front 9 )was an all time ripper.

Ian was today’s birdie man with one on the 8th which is a challenging par 3 green. Well done.

Ale with a sandy par on the 10th (1st hole) beats Vijay who went home early. Well done Ale, always pays to stay for the chips and a warm down beer.

Max is this week’s surprised winner of the Wine Cartel lucky draw. Remember, for all your adult beverage needs, pay a visit to TeeSet sponsor at https://winecartel.id/

Jarkarta Interleague at Jagorawi September the 22nd

Captain Sam has put together a strong team to take on Pocksia this Sunday as we make a push toward top of the table. It will be a semi-shotgun start at 12.30. Please be there to register by 11.30 and TeeSet Team members are strongly encouraged to warm up at the driving range prior to this. There’s one exception to this and appearred in all the above photos.

TeeSet also runs a separate event on the same day at the same course and is part of the JIL arrangements so come along and take on the challenges of Jagorawi. The more the merrier.

TeeSet Match Play Championship

We are getting toward the pointy end of the season. Please try and organise your rounds on TeeSet Sunday’s. Below arte the two tables of who reamins alive. Thanks Roger for the management

November 23rd is the date of the TeeSet Championship

Guys put this date you your diary as it fills up quick. Even better register now on MyGolf2U. This will allow the committee to pre-plan everything we need for a successful championship day.

Regards

Michael Seabrook

President for 65 more days

Who’s counting?