36 Golfers, One Windy Day, and a Starter with a Twist
If you were anywhere near Gading Raya Golf Club on our latest outing, you probably heard the sound of laughter, groans, and balls ricocheting off trees. That’s right—TeeSet assembled a mighty 37 golfers for a day that turned out to be as unpredictable as a bunker shot with a putter.
The Weather: Nature’s Own Hazard
The forecast said “fine”, but Mother Nature had other ideas. The wind was less of a gentle breeze and more like an overenthusiastic caddy—blowing hats off heads, sending scorecards flying, and turning perfectly straight drives into accidental doglegs. If you aimed for the fairway, you were rewarded with a trip to the rough. And if you aimed for the rough—well, you probably ended up on the fairway. Even the birds seemed confused, flying sideways in the gusts.
The Great Delay: Starter’s Surprise
Just when our intrepid golfers found their rhythm on the first nine, the day took a turn for the theatrical. The starter, whose love for chaos rivals our own, decided to spice things up by squeezing extra flights into the schedule. Suddenly, the back nine resembled rush hour in Jakarta, with golf carts bumper to bumper and players practising their most creative waiting stances. Rumor has it that some TeeSetters considered setting up a temporary bar at the tee box—just to pass the time.
On the Course: Wind, Wedges, and Wobbly Putts
Golf balls were doing impressions of boomerangs, and even the most seasoned TeeSet golfer seemed determined to explore every inch of the course—sometimes twice. On Hole 12, one player’s drive was last seen heading for the driving range… of the neighbouring club. Chip shots were rebranded as “chip-and-chase” routines, and putts defied physics, rolling uphill, downhill, and occasionally off the green entirely. The wind was so strong that one golfer claimed his slice had straightened out. Miracles do happen, folks.
Photo Highlights
Rosie 38 Stableford.
Carter gross 76.
German Athlete 1st birdie
Frank Sandy Par
Richard 21 putts
TeeSet’s Final Thoughts
Despite the wind, the waiting, and the wild shots, everyone left Gading Raya with a smile—and a story to tell. Some say golf is a game of patience and skill. At TeeSet, we believe it’s about laughter, camaraderie, and seeing who can lose the most balls in a single round, me.
Until next time, may your drives be straight and your starters stick to the schedule!
This Sunday Jakarta Interleague Cengkareng
The final round of the Interleague and if the golf gods smile upon the glorious TeeSet Team there is a slim chance of lifting the trophy. We have a full field for the day. Probably due to the free BBQ on offer. Corkage has been paid by the Interleague Authorities so feel free to bring a bottle and share in the day’s tall stories.
Please not tee time and be on time as there is a big field.
Sunday 23rd the Thwaites Cup of Meadlists & Low Gross Cup at Cengkareng
The monthly medallists and low gross players will battle it out for bragging rights. Eveyone is welcome to join and would make a great practise round for the championship the following weekend.
Saturday 29 TeeSet Championship at Cengkareng
This day we will discouver who are the club champions with Men & Women Champions being awarded for the first time this year. We will also discover the TeeSet Matchplay Champion when the epic battle between Tom and Shinta is decided.
Sign up on MyGolf2U ASAP so we can get the catering right. The day is Rp1.800.000 a bit more if you need a buggy. The cost is down Rp100.000 on the 2024 championship.
There will be lots of lucky draw prizes and Adult Beverages being served throughout the day.
None of this gets done without our sponsors so a big thanks to
San Miguel, Kojo, Tiara Samson, HotHed, Bull and Vine, Wine Cartel, Asian Tigers, Bluestar Asset Management Group, JS Luwansa Hotel
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