Just to confirm that tomorrow’s Tee Set, the last of 2012, is at Pangkalan Jati with an 11:00am start.
You can find your handicap for tomorrow’s round here
Always check the Web Site for last minute changes
Christmas Party golf day was a great success with 21 players getting away to an early start on two tee boxes with carts permitted on the fairways. (a real plus). Mike Garwood just made it to the 1st Tee Box as the last group were teeing off. He only lives just down the road but, in mitigation, he only got in from Iraq for Xmas break at midnight last night!
The course was in real good condition and, as could be expected, pretty quiet just before Xmas. The starter did a good job of getting us off early and a couple of caddies helped out with the Longest Drive and Nearest the Pin measuring with Chris Murchison shooting 230m on the fairway and Alan Park finishing only 3.9m from the pin to take the honours.
Mrs Syam Thwaites and friend Mourine, ably assisted by Matoa staff, prepared the Xmas plum pudding with hot custard and cold ice cream with a cherry on top. Together with the season’s music and red and Santa hats, the atmosphere was perfect for some very festive imbibing – and with seemingly no one in a rush to get away. Many thanks Syam.
Matoa provided us with a very favourable rate of Rp 422,000 plus Rp 90,000 for a cart. A very decent, value for money course – and a fine choice as our home course for 2013 which means we will be back most months.
Tuti, in light brown eyes this time, again did a great job of administration.
RESULTS:
Scores were better than usual in general – perhaps as a results of all those pre-game tinctures having the desired effect – God Bless St Jack Daniel. Well done to Graham Stallworthy on a fine 80, and that after a slow start!
Honourable mention for a Mike Taylor passing through Jakarta from Australia and on his way home to the USA. Mike managed to take low putts with a magical 25, first birdie on hole #1 and most strokes on any hole with 12. Good to have you back, Mike!
| Category |
# |
Real Winner |
Awarded to |
| Low Gross |
80 |
Graham Stallworthy | |
| Low Net |
65 |
Ivan Byriel | |
| Low Putts |
25 |
Mike Taylor | |
| First Eagle |
x |
Not this week | |
| First Birdie |
1 |
Mike Taylor | Sorry, you have lo puts |
| First Sandy |
1 |
Kevin Dobson | |
| First Par HC >30 | Ivan – 5 weeks in a row!? | ||
| Most Improved |
12 |
Phil Weller | |
| Closest the pin |
3.9 |
Alan Park | |
| Longest Drive |
230 |
Chris Murchison | |
| Most Putts |
39 |
Kevin Dobson | |
| Most strokes any hole |
12 |
Mike Taylor | |
| Skirts | Kevin Dobson | ||
| Slow Play | Everyone very fast today!! | ||
NEW MEMBERS:
Arya Murchison
Alan Park
Scott Younger
David Ward
Phil Weller … welcome to them all!
Last round of the year will be at Pangkalajati next Sunday 30th December when some more holiday madness can be expected.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all …
Geoff
0811 706 237
PS: Please send me an SMS message if you intend to play next week. This helps get better rates and courses in the future. (This applies for each week going forward.)
PPS If you haven’t done so already, make sure you and your family are booked in for the Bandung Bash at the end of March, places are limited and filling up fast!!
This coming Sunday, 23rd December, we will be at our new “home course” of Matoa with first tee off at 11:00. Bring your party stuff, a bottle of something – and remember that family members are most welcome to join after the game.
Expected green fees for Matoa are around Rp 500k. Factor in another Rp 100k more if you want a cart.
Always check the Web Site for last minute changes at www.teesetgolf.com
The day was dark and stormy but not a drop of rain
So Tee Set came out in numbers to play that game again.
Pondok Cabe with its fee so low
Attracted eight groups but play was not that slow.
Ric Wymer won low net four weeks in a row
So now his handicap will take a blow.
(4 strokes at least will calm that beast)
Jeffrey Leaver was not so slack shot 39 on the back
To win low gross and keep his game on track.
Ivan Byriel with handicap over 30 won first par 4 weeks in a row
Handicapper take note of Ivan the Terrible and strike him low.
The end of year is coming near, so we all just had another beer
To say farewell to those who will be with their families dear.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
When you get back we will have another beer. (And golf with a cheer)
Thanks to Santi Miller for arranging such a great deal at short notice, only Rp.300,000.- and to secretary Tuti with her eyes transforming from blue to light brown (aren’t soft lenses great) for her efficient administration processing.
No serious complaints registered even after close inquisition from the President. The starter got us away early to justify his tip and the club house staff looked after us efficiently bar one minor fault of running out of canned beer. Lucky the big bottles were readily available. No doubt we’ll be back to this value for money course in the not to distant future.
RESULTS:
The complete results of the day can be found here, however, here is the summary.
|
Winner |
Awarded to |
|||
| Low Gross |
81 |
Jeff Leaver | and welcome back Jeff | |
| Low Net |
67 |
Ric Wymer & Jeff Leaver | Ric Wymer (handicap now in freefall) | |
| Low Putts |
26 |
David Baglivo & JL | David Baglivo | |
| First Birdie |
1 |
Chris Smith | ||
| First Sandy |
10 |
Graham McGeady | ||
| First Par HC >30 |
17 |
Ivan Byriel | This is 4 weeks in a row!!! | |
| Most Improved |
10 |
Geary Bowles | ||
| Most Putts | 38 | Nicholas Moir | Fine paid | |
| Most strokes any hole | 12 | Mel Meeds &John Suermondt | Both paid | |
| Skirts | Jan Janda , Raymond Leong (Both paid) | |||
| Slow Play | No reports of slow play, however, Don Craig has suggested a penalty apply to those talking in his back swing. The committee will discuss this next year. | |||
| New Members to welcome to Tee Set: Kemas S. Hidayat, James Young and Richard Mau |
UPCOMING EVENTS:
For those leaving for a break, have a safe journey. For those who are staying, I look forward to seeing you at Matoa on Sunday for our Xmas Party.
Regards
Geoff Thwaites
0811 706 237
PS: Please send me an SMS message if you intend to play next week. This helps get better rates and courses in the future. (applies for each week going forward)
PPS here is news of the Martin Luther King Charity Golf slated for January 21st 2013
Always check www.teesetgolf.com for potential last minute changes (we are at the mercy of the course managers)
39 golfers registered at Gading Raya for what turned out to be a rain free day of golf on a near perfect course with greens and fairways as good as you’ll get anywhere in Jakarta.
Joseph Peries squeezed the management down to an unbeatable Rp 660k green fee including carts. Many thanks once again to Joseph.
The course Starters and Marshals did a great job as they were fully booked in the morning’s session and again in the afternoon with Mr Lee’s 10 groups and Tee Set’s 10 groups but all got through the day without any major dramas with the Committee doing a sterling job in getting everyone registered, paired up and out onto the course close to our allocated tee time.
Unfortunately a few of our players had to leave prior to the award of prizes but ultimately the treasurer did not complain about this.
Recently retired ex President Ric found that 6 cans of beer really does help his game – finishing with an amazing 38 on the back nine after some very ordinary golf on the front. Wait for the screams of sand bagger from Gary Selby.
RESULTS:
|
Real Winner |
Comments |
|||
| Low Gross |
76 |
Jeff Colbert | ||
| Low Net |
65 |
Ric Wymer | ||
| Low Puts |
29 |
Graham StallworthyKen Runyon | both were awarded | |
| First Eagle |
x |
x | ||
| First Birdie |
3 |
King Tiro | ||
| First Sandy |
10 |
Cucu ChandraGraham Stallworthy | both were awarded | |
| First Par HC >30 |
3 |
Ivan ByrielCucu Chandra | Ivan as Cucu already had a win. | |
| Most Improved |
15 |
Chris Smith | ||
| Closest the pin |
x |
Not played | ||
| Longest Drive |
x |
Not played | ||
| Most Putts |
45 |
Cate McCosker | ||
| Most strokes on a hole |
12 |
Tom Alcedo | ||
| Skirts | Tom Alcedo & King Tirto | |||
| Slow Play | No reports of slow play although John Suermondt was reported late getting back from the change rooms | |||
New Members: Nicholas Moir & Jeff Colbert (welcome to Tee Set)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
OTHER NEWS
Sadly we must say goodbye to Monica Slavin who is taking up a new assignment outside of Indonesia. Her introduction to Tee Set was just over a year ago when we were playing Big Sawangan. The sight of the Benders and friends breaking open bottles of JD before ending the breakfast of nasi goring may have been a little daunting to the new arrival but Monica took it all onboard and eventually went on to rack up a very impressive 24 games for the year. Monica has asked me to pass on her goodbyes to all her friends in Tee Set and hope to meet up again in the future.
Many of our flock will start the end of year holiday break this week so for those going away for Christmas, have a safe journey and we look forward to having you back safe and sound next year. For the others who are staying, I look forward to seeing you at Pondok Cabe this Sunday.
Regards
Geoff Thwaites
Karawang with its 27 holes located some 50 km from town put on a wonderful day – and with just a few minutes of rain!
The staff, greens, fairways and food were great.
I would rate this course highly for play during the any season.
Four groups arrived in time to tee off at the scheduled hour when Tuti once again did a magic job with the registration and management of the event.
Thanks for coming, cheers, Geoff
The location was Matoa National Golf club and the time was 6:50 am, 10 minutes before the shot gun start of the 2012 Tee Set Championship. The situation was chaotic as golfers searched around looking for their playing partners and which cart had their golf clubs. The drinks cooler boxes needed filling and the servers from Mad Dogs and Murphy’s Pub had no transport out to their respective drinks kiosks. Little wonder the author shot a triple bogey on the very first hole played. Well if it was going to be like this all day then bring it on. But hey, the next hole was only a bogey and the day started to get better.
Brian and Tuti in the drinks buggy caught up with our group and thus armed with a smoothie and a cold Anchor, index #1 hole was tamed. It continued to get better throughout the day up until 11:15 am when the heavens opened up and all sensible golfers made their way back to the club house to sit out the storm.
A few groups stayed out, however, and managed to finish their remaining two or three holes despite the flooded greens. Even the winner of the 2012 Match Play final was decided on a flooded green with Dave Baglivo prevailing over Mike Garwood on the last hole.
A great effort from Mike to even make the final since at 06:00 that morning he was still one hole down with one to play against Dean Kurt from the day before uncompleted match. To cut a long story short Mike marched through to the final after a sudden death putt off. By 11:50 we were back out to finish the round but the weather turned bad again to make the conditions very difficult.
From the 97 players that started, 91 managed to finish their rounds. What came next was round two of organized chaos, getting everyone changed, into Matoa’s upstairs function room, fed and suitably intoxicated while Tuti and the Tee Set committee attempted to work out who had won what.
The most important result to announce was Su Jones becoming Tee Set Champion for 2012 with the best nett result of 67. Congratulations to Su who also won the Rp1M meat voucher donated by Slaney’s Meats.
Other awards are listed below.
Full score sheet is attached in pdf together with the stats sheet compiled by our chief statistician, Keith Miller.
Thanks to Keith also for running the Match Play event during the year despite all the other demands on his time.
.
1. Tee Set Champion 2012 – Lowest nett – Su Jones (nett 67)
2. Runner up – Ric Wymer (nett 67)
3. A grade low gross – Joseph Peries 74
4. B grade low gross – Jesse Shaw 87
5. C grade low gross – John Suermondt 99
6. Lowest putts – Malcolm Liewellyn 25
7. 1st Birdie – Tim Davis (revised result)
8. 1st Sandy – Reka Romango and Oddvar Knardal
9. 1st par > 30 handicappers – Ivan Byriel and Shawn Millen
10. Longest drive Men – Kees De Korver (214m)
11. Longest drive Women – Cucu (177m)
12. Nearest to the Pin – Mark Rae (2m)
13. Money list winner for 2012 – Geoff ‘burglar’ Thwaites
14. Match Play Champion 2012 – David Baglivo
15. Match Play runner up – Mike Garwood
Once all the trophies and lucky door prizes had been given out, the remaining task prior to sending everyone packing was to choose the new president for 2013. I use the word ‘choose’ rather then ‘elect’ because the first to put up his hand was ex-president Geoff Thwaites and nominations were closed immediately thereafter. Exactly 4 years ago the same ‘election’ process was used on the writer. Déjà vu working in reverse. Congratulations Geoff – you can count on plenty of support from the troops in the coming year. Geoff’s first task will be to get all the photos from the event onto the web page.
There are a number of people who contributed greatly to the success of this event and I’ll start by first mentioning Peter Reichlmeier who organized the trophies, Pin High shirts and Titleist caps, goodie bags, prizes, score sheets and gave advice when needed. Bob Fleischmann who provided his trailer B-B-Q and the hot links/hot dogs, buns that kept us from starving before lunch. Jack Calcote for getting us all fired up in the morning via Bloody Marys and throughout the day via his famous Smoothies. Octa did a great job getting all the goodie bags filled during registration and helping out with the trophy presentations. Brian Wilson and Den Rogers organized the ice boxes and drove the drinks carts throughout the day ably assisted by Tuti and Ulan from Star Deli.
We also had two girls from Murphy’s Pub and two from Mad Dogs to run the drinks kiosks on the course. Lis, Rahma, Dita, Lady, Baby and Lis’s dad all helped with organizing ice boxes, serving the drinks and general support. Tee Set secretary Tuti worked tirelessly making sure the registrations were correct and entering the scores into the results spread sheet.
Lastly but most importantly I’d like to thank the sponsors that made this event happen. They are as follows:
Gold Sponsors: Hot-Hed, PT International Paint Indonesia, Samson Tiara
Silver Sponsors: Quest Geophysical, PT Fugro Indonesia
Bronze Sponsors: Seascape Surveys, Peter Reichlmeier, Kojo, Star Deli
Those donating prizes or other support: Bob Fleischmann, Roland Fong, Murphy’s Irish Pub, Jack Calcote, Mad Dogs, Grand Slam Golf, Raymond Leong, Ivan Byriel, Dick Slaney, Stephane Mauger, Mike Garwood, Peter Reichlmeier, Brendan Green, Ed Bender Snr, Evaldo Roos, Ian Barr, Nick Grant, Anthony Sinclair, Mrs Sisi, Kristal Hotel, Risti and Now Jakarta. Ricky Cunningham gave a sample taste of his new hobby, raising Australian Yabbies in Indonesia. They were delicious, mate.
Pak Reza and his staff at Matoa National were fantastic in their support of our event and contributed greatly to its success. Recommend we book Matoa for next year’s event and to return on a regular basis throughout next year.
Tee Set’s 2013 season kicks off this Sunday December 2nd with a visit to a rarely played course, Karawang International. Tee off is 12:30PM but be early in case we can push the starter to get us off earlier. Take the Cikampek toll and exist just after Km 46. Travel time is about 55 minutes from Kemang. Car pooling available if required.
Don’t forget Yayasan HOGS 3rd annual Ibu Arti golf scramble on Saturday Dec 1, 2012 at the Sawangan golf course. Further details can be found via the attachment.
Finally I’d like to thank all those that supported Tee Set during my tenure as President. Especially to the committee loosely made up of Peter, Geoff, Keith, Santi, Graham and Octa. Has been a great ride and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the comradeship of the Jakarta golfing fraternity. It’s a great group and we can boast having in our membership many different nationalities and people from all walks of life. The common denominator is the love of chasing that silly white ball around the beautiful golf courses of Indonesia and having a good yarn together after the game.
Cheers and happy golfing,
Ric
PS Apologies if I’ve left something off this newsletter I should have mentioned – or forgotten to thank someone. It’s been a long day.
Dear All,
Fantastic day at Jagorawi last Sunday to finish off the Interleague year. Tee Set although wooden spooners for the match play comp came good during the Texas Scramble to take low nett overall with a stunning 51. Congratulations to Mel Meeds, Ivan Byriel, Richard Newcombe and Jackie Craig who salvaged some Tee Set pride. Longest drive for handicap B flight also won by Mel.
Many thanks to the Interleague committee of Kees, Matt, Anthony and Jack who made the competition throughout 2012 so enjoyable. Although Peter Rancamaya did a commendable job as Tee Set captain the rumor going around is that Dave Tarcy will return in 2013 to take over the captaincy and herald in a new phase of Tee Set competitiveness.
This Sunday 25th is the Tee Set Championship 2012 at Matoa National. Registration begins at 6 am and the shot gun start is 7 am. The low nett champion for 2012 will be decided together with the 2012 Match Play Champion. The rules for the event are attached so please open the file and read its contents.
We have a full complement signed up already however if there are still those out there interested to play then drop me a line and I’ll see what can be done. (bribery may help your cause) Green fees will be Rp600,000 for those with a minimum 5 games played with Tee Set for 2012 or Rp800,000 for those not meeting this criteria. Plenty of carts available for those who need one. Breakfast and lunch provided together with drinks around the course.
Many thanks to our sponsors who have supported Tee Set for this event.
Gold Sponsors: Hot-Hed, International Paint Indonesia, Samson Tiara
Silver Sponsors: Quest Geophysical, Fugro Indonesia
Bronze Sponsors: Seascape Surveys, Peter Reichlmeier, Kojo, Star Deli
Those donating prizes or other support: PT Petro Bangun, Engineering, Murphy’s Irish Pub, Asia Serve, Mad Dogs, Hotel Kristal, Anthony Sinclair, Now Jakarta, Evaldo Roos, Cobra, Raymond Leong, Ivan Byriel, Dick Slaney, Stephane Mauger and Brendan Green
Guarantee a fun day so see you all Sunday,
Regards,
Ric
Dear All,
Remembrance Day last Sunday. (11/11) Respect for our fallen heroes grows stronger with time. Lest we forget.
I do apologize for not including in last weeks newsletter a map and key words of advice for finding Jababeka. But after all, if Ivan Byriel can manage to find the course, I’m sure anybody can. Navigating your way out at night after a few beers however is another matter unless you’re smart enough to tailgate the writer’s car out to the Jakarta toll road as David Baglivo did. Congratulations to David who moves into the Tee Set Match Play final on the 25th November after a hard fought tussle with Grumpy Pirate Graham McGeady that went down to the wire and was only decided on the practice green after an all-square result.
Left standing in the way of David’s march to the cup is either Mike Garwood or Dean Kirt who will play their semi final match on the 17th. Jababeka turned out to be a good choice to play last Sunday since all 7 groups completed their rounds before dark and the day was dry except for a 10 minute rain interruption mid-way through the round. The Star Deli tournament was not so lucky at Matoa since they were rained off after only 9 holes. More time in the club house drinking beer was their only consolation.
A number of newcomers joined the Tee Set group so we welcome Terry Lavigne, Kieran Walshe, Ken Runyon, James Young, Paul Preston and Greg Garrett. In addition we had 9 welcome back players including our current Tee Set Champion Mustafa Baabad who is honing his skills ahead of defending his title on the 25th. Managed to take low nett on the day which shows he’s on track to be the first ever back to back Championship winner. New comer Paul Preston took low gross attributed mostly to his superior knowledge of the course since he is a Jababeka member.
For the remaining awards please open the attached PDF file. The ladies get a distinct advantage on this course with their tee boxes being on some holes over 100m in front of the blues. A couple of us struggled to get past the red tee boxes and their photos are attached. Mark J was less thrilled with wearing the tutu and managed to get his identifying features out of the photo. However Evaldo after achieving two skirts was less conservative and actually looks like he enjoys wearing the tutu. Many thanks to Wina who organized the tee time and to the Jababeka starter who managed the grouping organization very well despite the usual overbooking of flights.
This Sunday 18th we are at Jagorawi for the season final Interleague Texas Scramble. Tee off is 09:30 as usual and we are looking for at least 5 or 6 teams to enter the event. Tee Set may have ended up with the wooden spoon in the Interleague comp but we remain the most enthusiastic golfing society. There is a B-B-Q after the game and probably a keg or two of beer. Let me know who will attend so I can advise Kees on the numbers for catering purposes.
Only two weeks to go to our club Championship at Matoa on the 25th. If you haven’t registered but want to play please drop me a line to confirm your place. There is a cut off for how many we can accommodate so get your names in now to avoid any disappointment. Guarantee the day will be huge!!!
See ya Sunday.
Regards,
Ric
Tee Set 
