Don’t you just hate that tree lurking in front of the tee box. Not in play but in the back of your mind. Well Smacking one off the tee box last Sunday the ball lodged itself in the upper limbs of the tree, never to be seen again. They managed to burn the cathedral down at the other end of this hole, now someone needs to burn this tree down. The President has a 90% hit rate on it. Aim left, aim left, hit right into tree.

A good crowd turned out for one of the regions more friendly courses and we were soon off to a flying start with the first group teeing off 10 minutes before advertised time. But no one was off as early than the Finns who wrangled themselves a 10.30 slot. It’s not what you know but who you know. We won’t be seeing much of Pekka shortly as his assignment has come to an end in Indonesia he is heading home to guard against brewing Russian troubles. It was good while it lasted Pekka, see you at the Championship, for one last hurrah. It was good to see Timo back for a visit and Mikko is becoming a regular onTeeSet.

I was in the excellent company of Mr. Webb and JP. The company was excellent the golf a little wayward at times, the language very blue most of the time. The frustrations of golf really increases a man’s mastery of his native tongue, as he seeks verbal combinations to express the pain or the joy that the golf course is giving him. Mike is short, but his putts were shorter, after playing last week with a tentative Jude this week was an eye opener in how to leave putts 10 foot short. In Mike’s defense he hasn’t been playing a lot recently. Meanwhile the President and JP were feeling similar frustrations with putts lipping out and failing to drop. Where’s a good earth tremor when you need one.

In front of us were the handy golfers of Sam, Adam and Daniel they seemed to be motoring along at a reasonable pace with not too much time spent pondering putts. Behind us were Craig and Luca battling it out in a Matchplay semi-final, they were accompanied by Hitoshi and Nicolas. As a 4 ball they quickly fell behind. The ladies 4 ball of Hana, Jane, Renny and Eli followed with a bag full of liquor and shot glasses. The Dot squad of Bill, Ian, Richard and Axel trooped on behind them. The final group of Sari, Tri, Joe & Jason had some how or another managed to get the jump on everyone and teed off first. This was duly noted by the President and the necessary authorities have been notified. It bodes poorly for them.

On the other side of the course Ale, Phil and Jessica led the groups off. Missing was Bags who is fielding positions in Trump’s new Government, word on the street is he made be the next ambassador to Indonesia, let the good times flow. Others playing that side of the course included Geoff, George, Steve and a big squadron of Thais with Jens and Shinta keeping an eye on two of them. Our resident Thai, Mr Mee, has been absent and his countrymen all arrive.

The day was flowing along smashingly, when the wind started to increase and we know what that is a forewarning of. That’s right, a storm, no sooner had we finished 9 holes and arrived at the 10th than off goes the siren. Well positioned to get to the clubhouse we quickly abandoned, temporarily, play. When the siren goes you head for shelter, no questions asked. Lightning hits with no warning. Back at the clubhouse the slippery when wet signs were positioned around the damp section of the clubhouse and TeeSetters moved to the drier back areas and beers were ordered. After downing a couple of beers it was all clear on the siren and it was back to the carts. The rain had caused groups to back up on the 10th which provided TeeSetters the opportunity to take part in their favorite adult beverage as they awaited tee time.

Now, a warning to you inexperienced golfer/drinkers it doesn’t always improve your game. I know it should, as alcohol certainly improves my dancing, driving and dart skills. In the words of the great philosopher, Homer, “Is there anything alcohol can’t do?” Well we all know the answer to that one, so let’s move it along. The triples on the 11th, 12th, and 13th had me wondering about bloody Homer Simpson and his homespun wisdom. But I will give it another chance, very soon.

Just as things started to pick up there was an almighty clap of thunder as Hughie let us know of his displeasure of golfing on the Sabbath. Immediately the siren sounded and a dash to shelter was on. There was quite the TeeSet gathering at the hospitality hut on the 14, many of us were on

Which comes in 2 golf friendly flavours. Someone who was not on Cloud 7 was Craig who had just put his ball in the pond while Luca had managed to get it with in a couple of metres of the pin. Victory was looking good for Luca. The clap of thunder had rattled Nico’s eardrums and senses and he took on the role of chief can crusher with some assistance from his apprentice Jane.

It was soon apparent that the weather was not going to improve and the supply of Cloud 7 was dwindling so it was into the carts and a dash back to the clubhouse riding in the slowest buggies in Jakarta. No prizes this week except for first birdie

Pekka birdied the first so he takes the money. Well done Pekka. The Finns for 2 weeks in a row were enjoying a very long warm down.

So a bunch of us end up at Sale and wished Tri a happy birthday

Glorious TeeSetters

Things got messy and further photos or videos will not be published to avoid complete embarrassment for those involved. Some of whom may have been seated in this photo, maybe.

TeeSet Returns to Imperial on Sunday the 17th

Having carefully chosen this course as it lays outside the afternoon Jakarta rainband. Easy access to Jakarta and a premier course at very good rates and a great warm up for the following weeks Championship. Check MyGolf2U for tee off times and sign up.

THE CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday 23rd of November

The trophies are ready. Are you ready to win one? So far this year we have not had a repeat winner for the monthly medal so that puts us all in with a chance. The day will commence with Bloody Marys to steel the nerves on the golf course there will be two snack stops and two drink stops. Back in the clubhouse after the golf there will be a full buffet dinner, wine, beers and cocktails. With music to follow the presentations and we party into the night. All for the price of Rp1.900.000

Michael Charles Seabrook

OCBC

Account number: 0010 0594 4358

Get on to it.

Signing off

Mr President