Tee Set

The Day

Yes, love was in the air as Tee Setters came out for Valentines.  To celebrate the day, the ladies headed out in the first flight, perhaps for the first time, and set a fine example in speedy play coming in to the clubhouse in good time, despite the horrible conditions.  Everyone was drenched from the constant rain on the second nine, which led to lots of slipping clubs, a few giving up and no doubt a few bouts of flu this week.

Weather aside it was one the best days of the season, with Gading Raya putting on pre-game music.  Vice President Mel demonstrated Tee Set’s succession planning as he first showed his singing talents and then danced while serenaded by the Singing President.

Dede supplied all with her delicious home made Valentine’s Day chocolates, King celebrated his birthday with lots of love and couples enjoyed their special day out.

A number of newcomers and welcome backs headed by Ghavi after 143 weeks.  Father and son Mick and Connor joined forces, Roger was joined by mates David and Matthew, and Ali, Kokom and Livia had their intro to Tee Set.

The Play

The play was tough, especially the second nine.  Stuart’s round of 67 net (79 gross) was exceptional in the conditions as was Pieter’s 69, continuing his fine form.  Michael “Vasco da Gama” Seabrook narrowly pipped Pastis Pascal on a countback to take Low Net C Grade.

The highlight in the skills prizes was Wina’s 26 putts, no need to hide Wina.  Rasmus wasted no time birdie-ing they first two holes, Geoff took first sandy on the second but scuttled off before prizes and birthday boy King had the first par over 30 handicap.  Well done Mike – on such a difficulty day – he managed to improve 9 strokes on the back nine to win Most Improved and recoup some of his previous contributions.

A special Combined Low Net prize was offered this week due to us doubling up at Gading Raya.  After rain and a few beers we weren’t fit to calculate it and award it on Sunday, but we can now announce that Wina with 140 net narrowly pipped Pascal (always a bridesmaid) with 141….stick at it mate, you are sure to win soon!!!!  Your prize awaits Wina!

And now for the booby prizes, and what may be a Tee Set record…no not the skirts, a surprisingly low skirt count…although the usual suspects were there again, with Mel literally wearing the skirt.  The highlight was Dede’s 61 putts to win Monster Putter…her playing partners must have been super tough….no gimmies ladies!  Don’t worry last week’s monster putter Chris shot out of the gates this week with 5 one putts, so your luck will change Dede!

See Player by Player Results for Gading Raya here while more photos of the day are on our photo gallery.

Tee Set Matchplay

Five matches played with four decided on the last holes (careful how you say that).  In the battle of the Past Presidents, Ric approached the last to gimmie range for par while Geoff got lost in the sand, leaving Ric with a 2 Up result and some good form moving into the first round of interleague.

James also had sand problems on the last to go down to Laurie 1 Up again on the last after finding the sand, moving some loose impediments by mistake and ending up in the water.

Pascal outlasted Cucu in a torrid affair, which saw some friendly fire exchanged between the carts, Tom ducking for cover after being caught here fraternising the enemy, but finding a happy ending despite Pascal’s 1 Up win.

Despite an excellent first nine playing under his handicap, Bill found Pieter in even hotter form on his way to his net 69 and a 5 and 4 victory.

Please don’t forget to email results of your games to Matchplay El Supremo James – they are not recorded until he receives the email.  Follow results here.

Tee Set bag tags

Orders for the excellent cast bronze Tee Set bag tags we are having made close this week so, if you are not one of the many who have ordered already, please go here, fill in the exceptionally simple form and let us know your needs!

Delivery is expected around 10 days after we put in the order.

Next up

A choice of two courses as we have 2 registered Tee Set events this Sunday.

Sunday is the first round of Jakarta Interleague so Tee Set as the reigning champions will be out there defending our title and any Tee Setters are welcome to follow the interleague team  in a round at Jagorawi at the price of 1,050,000 Rp including carts (if it hasn’t snuck up).  Alternatively you can join the rest of the Tee Set at Pangkalan Jati at a much more affordable 470,000 Rp if you are walking.  Register here and choose your course of choice.

A sudden change of venue is required due to Kedaton calling in to say that their course is in no fit state for Tee Set after the recent rains.

Gading Raya has welcomed us back for the second successive week.  If you missed out last week, here’s your chance.  If you played last week, you qualify for a special prize of Best Combined Net.

Remember before you leave home that it is Valentine’s Day. Ric and Liz and the other Tee Set couples will no doubt be celebrating on the course together.

Another special prize for the best Valentine’s Day themed golf attire.

Green fees are 750,000Rp including cart.  No need to re-register, but if you have not done so, then register here.

We are also keen to announce that personalised bronze Tee Set bag tags are now available for order here.  Good for bragging rights and to find your bag after those frozen margaritas on the 19th hole (or if you take advantage of the delivery service offered on some courses the  1st, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th, 15th, ouch).

The Day

High numbers again this week when Tee Set showed again it could survive notable absences. Thanks to Vice Presidents Mel and Ric, ably supported by Beby, taking charge and doing a great job.  Big thanks too to Pascal for starting off the registrations until the cavalry arrived and for taking some great photos of the day, see more here.

Welcome back after long absences to Tony, Tim, Jeff, Marcus and Jason. Welcome also to Axel’s brothers visiting Jakarta; they clearly enjoyed their Sunday with Tee Set.

The Play

Firstly congratulations to Joseph for shooting par off the stick and winning Low Gross.  Par rounds are very rare in Tee Set and to have 6 in the field shooting 80 or less on a championship course is fine golf.  Among them, Neil Mullins is continuing his fine form shooting a 67 net to win Low Net A Grade and claim victory in his match against Stuart.  Craig Edwards was again in the money winning Low Net B with 70, and the round of the day of a net 66 enabled King “Luar Biasa” Tirto to win Net C Grade and claim a strong 6 and 5 victory against current Monthly Medal champ Andrew in the first round of the matchplay.

Among other prizes were regulars Bas (Jaturoporn) with first Birdie, showing he can move between prize categories, Jonathan with Most Improved (he must have been OB, so claimed here by Ric), Ricardo with first sandy (as Joseph had won Low Gross), Rasmus for Lowest Putts with an excellent 26 (good chipping?) and it looks like King again for 1st Par over 30, although on our one prize policy it perhaps should have been Malty, so he is honoured here instead.

A modest harvest of 7 skirts this week, with some well known faces among the cross dressers.  Chris doubled up to also wear the Monster Putter mask, 7 putts ahead of the competition with 47 putts….it just wouldn’t go in?

Matchplay

The first matches were scheduled this week. Follow the competition here.

King beat Andrew 6 and 5 – King played his best game in many years, wasted no time and was already 3 up after the first 6 holes but Andrew managed to find the fairways for a few holes and hold him steady until King won the first 4 holes of the back nine, establishing an insurmountable lead of 6 up with 5 holes to go. Andrew suffering medallist hangover was left counting lost balls, wondering where King found his inspiration, and steeling himself for a comeback in the next round.

Other matches did not offer match reports (these are welcome!!).  Neil beat Stuart 5 and 3; in a battle of the gentlemen Jiro beat Mike 2 and 1, and Roger outlasted Chris with another 2 and 1 result, no doubt hearing some fine cursing along the way.

Next Up

We are heading west again with a visit to Kedaton.  Register here as usual. Price will be 650,000Rp walking plus shared cart at 260,000Rp per cart. Tee off 11.30am.

If you are playing matchplay, please ask to be paired with your opponent in the Comments field.

Yes, it seems like only yesterday that Bags was spiking those margaritas with Grand Marnier, and Glen and Mel were carving up the Gading Raya course with rounds of the year, and we are back again at one of our favourite courses. 

An 11am start at 750,000Rp including cart is outstanding value, so register here if you haven’t already.  Make sure you list any pairing preferences in the comments field, as we will probably have to organise flights in advance again given the numbers.

For those entered in the matchplay, the first rounds will be played on Sunday.  There is still be a chance to register if you haven’t already.  For all the rules and information on Tee Set matchplay, check out here.

And preparations for the traditional Easter Bandung Bash are well underway, with Tournament Director and Former President Geoff, leading the way as usual.  The Bash is a Tee Set event this year  – keep an eye on the website as we will have a special Bandung Bash page with all details and registration in the next few days.