When TeeSet comes out to play excitement quite intense prevails amongst our golfers. Even more so on this day, as it was championship day. We had golfers flying in from distant shores, Frank, Anna & Santi amongst them. We had golfers with new body bits, Patrick. We had golfers with drinking problems, the Committee. Then we had golfers with their eye on the prize, they shall be unnamed as TeeSet is a social golf club.

The lull before the storm

Adhe was on site bright an early setting up banners and registration table and most importantly the Bloody Mary Bar staffed by Jamal. The day was not a shotgun start as we needed larger number s so we were off holes 1 and 10 starting at 11.30. large numbers of golfers were arriving earlier than usual was this to practise their putting and chipping? From the crowd around Jamal’s Bloody Mary BAr the answer was a definite No.

The Game

Most of the players made it into the photo. Taken inside this year for the first time in TeeSet history and for once you can actually identify everyone in it. Even Bags, who’s trying to hide behind the banner. Phot over and off to the battlefields of Cengkareng.

This is what 71 of Jakarta’s finest golfers were wanting to claim as their own but there would only be but winner on the day. Who would soar above the opposition to grasp this glorious trophy? The President? The Italians? Or someone from the large contingent of Americans who had signed up? Maybe a local or one of the Malaysians? The Finns had been in cracking form in the lead into the competition and a bit of the smart money was on Mikko.

Off we golfed with weather conditions looking ominous as clouds gathered in the south. The temperature was cool and the golf course in great knick. The 2am finish was barely felt as the first drive of the day found the centre of the fairway. Probably should gave gone home then. As President I shouldered my burden and golfed on. Bob from HotHed had a deft hand with the flat stick and after the first 6 holes was on 6 putts.

Meanwhile on. the 1st hole the first flight was a flight that held its own excitement, as it contained the 2 golfers fighting it out to win the TeeSet Matchplay. Luca and Craig had shown good form to get this far and Luca’s convincing win in the previous round had bookies lowering their odds. Craig was favoured to win if it went down to a toss of the coin as this is how he had progressed through most of the competition.

The light faded and the skies darkened but Glorious TeeSet golfed on and on and on. Until the lightning warning. Luckily we were close to Tee Box 17 which also held beer, glorious Anker beer from our San Miguel sponsors. Rapidly abandoning the 16th green, with my ball in birdie range, we sought shelter, well we sought beer, as there was little shelter as 4 other flights were there also. 30 minutes later and fully rehydrated with 4 refreshing cans of Anker back to take the birdie putt. Only missed by 4 foot, Anker is there anything you can’t do?

Long Drive hole smacked the dimples off the ball and watched it sail true and straight as far as I have hit a ball in a longtime. There it was sitting in the middle of the fairway, the 10th fairway. Meanwhile previous golfers took the trail more trodden and the long drive mens was a close affair with a booming 295 metre drive from Jannes being 2 metres short of Lionel’s monster of 297. Honorable mention to Ryan who also touched the 290 metre mark.

HotHed HotDogs, and I was sharring a ride with Bob so he pointed out a few prime dogs at the bbq wagon and while they were prepping them it was into the beers. Must retain hydration or risk dehydration. Good dogs at a good time in the game. Over to the first, more beer this time on the card. Cursed by the golf gods for taking the piss out of Webby saw me in the trees then a magical shot from the flower bed through two golf carts and we are ready to hit. Bogey.

4th hole, the par 3 traffic jam hole where Wine Cartel were handing out screwdrivers. Screwdrivers and beer keep you hydrated. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of copious amonts of alcohol on the golf course. It takes the pain away, and I was in a world of pain. Stay hydrated, I must stay hydrated. Luckily I had instructed Adhe to restock the beer stations after the lightning warning or many a golfer may not have been hydrated.

The course was a sea of orange, a very popular colour, picked out this year by TeeSets most fashionable golfer, Sam. Sam has a range of golf gear that is designed to impress and a game to go with it. Aussie Joe wore his own flower ensemble this year and looked lovely, unfortunately no prizes for best dressed.

The pace of play was perfect for such a large group starting off 1 & 10. Some lucky golfers played from the 10th 3 times. In a rush to beat the darkness and ensure the groups behind ours could finish in light I pulled it to a lovely position to once again, for the 3rd time, find myself in the middle of the 10th fairway. Next shot smack on the green 3 metre putt for a birdie to finish my time as President. Well remember hydration, hydration? Well I was probably over-hydrated at this point and nestled the ball on the lip of the hole. A plane load of passengers flying in from Singapore heard the last rant of the swearing President as he departed with a par.

It was a great day golfing with Bob “HotDogs” Fleishman, Patrick “New Hip”Chaundy and Michael “Leave it Short” Webb. The first players had been back at least an hour and were well into their cups. The winner of the Matchplay had been decided and the final scores of the Championship were waiting to be entered with The Singing President overseeing that. Knowing the world was in safe hands I head to the lockers.

The Winners

Every day has it winners but at glorious TeeSet everyone’s a winner. That was written for the new age sensitive types to give them a fuzzy warm feeling. At TeeSet we play to win.

The 2024 TeeSet Club Champion is Eli Dahlia with a net 66 to win on a count back. Well done Champ.

In 2nd place Jari also with a nett 66 but lost on a countback. Life can be hard, but Jari was happy and if there had been more beer on the course he told me he would have taken a shot or two off his score. An under-hydrated Finn. Well played Jari.

In 3rd place was Irene, nett 67. A great photo here of Renny and Irene. Mismanagement had managed to screw up the scores and had wrongly awarded 3rd place to Renny. Well played both ladies and great sportsmanship and camaraderie on display. Well done Craig.

Low gross 74 and long drive 297m. Well done Lionel and thanks to you and Jeremy for the sponsorship via JLS Golf

Shinta takes ladies long drive with an impressive 225 metre hit. Shinta then went back to back with the skill prizes also taking nearest the pin. Jens was still in shock hours later.

John takes nearest the pin 215 cm. A good effort from last years defending champion.

Low putts with 28 goes to Aussie Joe. Joe started the round on fire.

This year’s Matchplay Champion, Craig, with a win over Luca. Well done boys.

TeeSet Interleague Captain, Sam, presenting our most valuable player his trophy. Well done Daniel and thanks for the leadership and throughout the season, Sam & Dean. A great speech to sum up the season also Sam. Onwards to victory next year Glorious TeeSet.

Clubman of the year, Richard Mau. Thanks for all your support this year and in many previous years.

Jessica wins the best photo of the round. See photo at top of page. Thanks to Wine Cartel for sponsoring the prize.

The Rundown

After the golf prizes there were lots of other winners of the lucky draw.

We also had a birthday girl, Rosie. Hcp 16 age a little bit older.

A great day was had by all and I am sure this brief report has some glaring omissions but hydration and time erase most memories.

A special thanks to this years Committee, Roger, Bill, Dean, Craig and Sam. A huge thanks to all those that played in this Glorious TeeSet Championship & for all those that played throughout the year.

Well done to Bill and Craig for MCing the evening and for all the behind the scenes work done by Adhe. A great effort by Cengkareng to get everything right on the day, tee off times, drink stations, banners and a great buffet.