Seems like everyone is still in recovery after Club Championships!
Registrations are still low and people still have an idea we are playing somewhere else far less exciting.
So Tee Setters, time to shake off your hangover and register here for Gading Raya, one of our most popular courses. Work on a tee off time of 11am although it is bound to be a little later. Green fees are 750,000 Rp.
If you want to prepare for your round go to the hole by hole photos here.
The Day
With most of us starting before 4am and finishing well after dark, it was certainly a long day, but an extremely enjoyable one. Congratulations and thanks to Tournament Director and Vice President (former Immediate Past President) for Almost Everything, Ric for organising an incredibly successful championships. Thanks also to the Tee Set Championships Sponsors, helpers and staff at Matoa. And a big thanks to Web Guy Keith for an outstanding job on stats and banners…rewarded with a fine round of 66 net.
101 players started their rounds, a couple of notable last minute withdrawals and no-shows.
Enjoy the amazing photos of the day here covering most flights during the day and highlighting the diversity of the Tee Set group.
As you can imagine as the day developed, our photographer captured different sides of Tee Setters, this before, during and after sequence of Mustafa being a favourite.
The Play
Although there were no fines today, we could not resist from honouring the cross dressers in our mandatory skirt photo.
Cross dresser of the year, James, was given a special mention for the most skirts over the year, but also managed to have the Best Net Average, be a dual monthly medal winner and reach the matchplay final, to be beaten in a putt off by Anthony in the final. Special thanks to Fernando “El Guapo” for organising the matchplay this year. He will be handing the reigns over to James next year and take on the role of Interleague Committee Member and co-organiser of the 45 Hole challenge again we hope!
Simon had the Best Gross Average all year and it was fitting that he also took out the George Bevege Trophy for Low Gross with 74, his best score all year. It was a fine performance including the Longest Drive at 260m.
Simon was undefeated in Interleague and served as Tee Set Vice President during 2015 while continuing to promote golf in Indonesia.
Well done Simon, George would be proud of you winning his trophy.
George was a big part of Tee Set and a big part of this year’s championship. Some of his closest friends were there and a special banner and badges were made to remember him. The emotion of him going is still quite raw for a lot of us so it was hard to put feelings into words…but we hope it is some comfort to George’s friends and family how much he meant to Tee Set and how his memory is now a permanent part of our Tee Set Championships Day.
Well done to Kees for first sandy par, Yati for longest drive for ladies, Murcho for first birdie (after others had other prizes) and Reka for first par over 30. Mo won Nearest to the Pin for the men and Barbora for the ladies.
There were some exceptional rounds played with Best Net for A, B and C grades going to 3 Tee Setters that play most weeks. Neil produced his best round of the year with a 68 nett and came back with a full set of clubs, Daniel at 9 years of age continued to amaze with a gross 78 and net 63 and Jan again demonstrated his appetite for big game performances in a net 63.
Jan also became the inaugural Eclectic Champion, needing to hire a truck to take the perpetual trophy home for a few months so he can brag to visitors.
Future winners will be added to the trophy as we complete eclectic rounds. The next round is well underway with Pascal leading and there will be another after that, allowing for 2 winners per year. There is no discounting of handicaps so high handicappers get a chance to shine.
And now for the winners…..it was a tie with Jaturoporn and defending champion Jaco both shooting 61 (yes it always ridiculously low!) so we had to go to a countback, based on the best net score on the last nine holes played. For the second time running, Jaco is the Tee Set Champion…Ric clearly can’t believe it and Jaco’s playing partner Andre is left eating his hat. Well done Jaco and so close Jaturoporn…..you have both caught the eye of the Handicap Committee!!
Monthly medal winners for the year were honoured as were the victorious Tee Set interleague team led by Captain Courageous Ric.
With presentations out of the way, Jeff and the gang entertained with some great classic tunes, assisted as usual by the usual guest stars…the Singing President having to explain his name, Billy Master Blaster Lloyd putting on another classic performance, Umaya and Yunita providing some class and talent, Cucu and Tom leading the dancing with Mustafa, Geoff shaking his tailfeather…and of course Malty…what more can we say.
A brilliant day thanks to all those who helped and to all who participated in a great spirit – making the most of the opportunity and forgiving the inevitable stuff up every now and then. The day ended with the Sundown challenge – a three club event over two holes in the twilight…as you can see by the focus, this was not the best time for quality golf…but lots of fun.
Tee Set Elections
As we have said before, Tee Set is a limited democracy and only three nominations were offered and accepted for the roles of President and Vice President. All were affirmed by a show of hands. The Singing President is continuing for another year, Mel Cantarella and Ric Wymer will be Vice Presidents. As mentioned above James Ross will take over as Matchplay El Supremo. Wina has kindly agreed to continue as Course Co-ordinator.
Next Up
Wina has managed to get a great deal at the popular Gading Raya at 750,000 Rp teeing off as soon as we can after 11am – to be confirmed. Register here.
If past Championships (above) are any guide, you will be in for a great day on Sunday if you heed some basic warnings:
Wherever possible we have given you your preferred flight pairings so check the Flight List and starting hole. There may be minor changes on the day so the master list will be on the board.
The only local rules are:
Most importantly, have fun!
The day (and the play)
A shorter post than normal today as no results to report.
As the last day of the Interleague calendar, we looked forward to celebrating with other teams in a modified scramble format which ended up having no scramble element…well unless we applied it ourselves, which some teams did!
Confusion reigned supreme but did not get in the way of some good golf being played on a Jagorawi course that has lapped up recent rain and become green again.
The highlight of the day was receiving the Interleague Champions trophy which Captain Ric graciously received on behalf of the 20 players who played and the rest of Tee Set who cheered on…or played for other teams. Read about in the Interleague newsletter here:Interleague
Special mention to Murcho who was awarded Most Value Player after going through the year undefeated and playing all but one interleague round…well done Murcho!
A warm welcome back to Mel after a year in Australia, seen here being silly as ever…and in good company.
This was a popular pose with Daniel bringing Malty and the Singing President down to size on the course and for the photo.
Tee Set fielded 6 teams, although Stuart and Luke had to team up as a two ball after various desertions to Loose Impediments and Mad Dogs teams, including this conspicuous desertion captured on camera…..and he’s still in uniform….
Lots more great photos here.
Next Up
Yes it’s the Tee Set Club Championships at Matoa Nasional just in case you have been hiding on another planet. Registrations are now full so your only chance if you have not registered is to join the waiting list. For those that miss out, our next big event is a combined team event with our friends from DOGS and HOGS at Modern on 13 December. More details to follow but should be a great day out.
The Day
Kedaton may be 31km out on the Merak Tol but it was a super smooth run. Lots of early birds, helped by your scribe’s tee time typo of 11.14 instead of 11.44…ah well…made for an early start. The first group tee’d off at 1130 and raced around in under 4 and a half hours, thanks to great weather and a well managed course. The course was in fantastic condition despite the lack of water. It was also a treat to be able to walk a course for a change.
Given the boys weekend in Surabaya, a great turn out of 47, including 6 newcomers and welcome backs of RJ (56 weeks) and Mark (29) and Rick (31).
The Play
Kedaton has its share of water hazards but is generally a fair test, with well placed bunkers, large true greens and plenty of coconut trees to bounce your ball off. Low net for the day in A grade went to Tim (74), B grade to Ric (72) and C to Cucu (75) after she had finished a warm up nine with Tome before play. With Tim wining Low Net, Barbora took out Low Gross with an 82, quickly taking revenge after Daniel’s upset last week.
Three tee setters tamed the greens with only 29 putts -great to see Mel and Pramoth up there with the cash, joined by newcomer Andrew making his first day out a freebie.
In other skill prizes, Rasmus took first sandy on the 4th and Mark first birdie on the second. Liz also got special mention scoring her first birdie on only her fifth competitive game – keep at it Liz! The Thai guys Sarawut and Jaturaporn joined the winner’s circle taking out Most Improved and First par over 30 handicap. Unfortunately they had to pay some of their winnings back in fines.
And now for the boobie prizes…..a near record number of 12 skirts.
Mo had gone before presentation – probably to find a new putter after 42 strokes on the greens. Sarawut lost his remaining winnings with Most Strokes after getting lost on one hole with a 12.
Overall a great day of golf at Kedaton….but a slow drive home, just to take the edge off it. Thanks to Chris Smith for starting off registrations and Brenda as usual. No reports from the Boys in Surabaya – what goes on tour stays on tour!
Tee Set Matchplay
The unfinished semifinal between James Ross and the Singing President continued with James 2 up and 5 to play. After two holes the match was back to square, before the SP got lost in bunkers to lose the hole, leaving the last to square.
It came down to a chipping contest, which those who have seen the SP chip would know was not promising for him, yet he managed to get it up and down for par to win the hole and square the match after 18 holes. Normally this would lead to a putt off but as it was possible to continue to extra holes they did. James capitalised on a tactical error by SP to win the hole and the match 1 Up to advance to the final.
Well done James, great battle to the finish!
Tee Set Championships, 29th November, Matoa Nasional
All flights are almost full so you will miss out if you don’t register here. Despite the tough times, sponsors have been exceedingly generous, and along with your contributions during the year, will ensure that is a great day. Lots of prizes, lots of booze, lots of fun.
Next Up – End of Year Interleague Team Scramble, Jagorawi 9.30am 1.050.000Rp including shared cart
In case we haven’t told you, Tee Set won the Interleague Championship this year…..and therefore we join the end of year Team Scramble with big smiles and bragging rights. Tee Setters have enjoyed team events previously and this is a modified scramble using stableford scoring. Don’t worry your team captains will guide you through it.
Put your flight preferences in the comments box when you register here, we will generally try to pair you as requested but will also try to mix it up as this worked well at Sawangan and gives everyone a chance to mingle.
There will be a free BBQ after play, prizes and lots of beer. It’s one of the highlights of the year so try to make it.
For those not heading east this weekend, we are going west to Kedaton. If you are not yet registered, do so here.
Warning: Make sure when you exit at 31km, you get in the left lane as you go through the toll gate.
The Day
Pangkalan Jati again served as our trusty go-to course and was well attended with 34 Tee Setters teeing off….and finishing! Welcome to newcomers Stuart and Andrew. A big welcome back after 154 weeks to Ian Sibson….and to Brenda who restored control in the Tee Set operation after some time off with family.
The Play
Plenty of good rounds in all grades but not too many under par, again evidence of PJ as a test of golf.
Simon ret
urned after a McIlroy inspired Futsal injury to reclaim his hold over Low Gross with an 81 and Murcho, still celebrating the All Blacks World Cup victory took Low Net A Grade.
Our youngest player Daniel took B grade honours with a net 68 – 84 off the stick – edging in front of big sister Barbora, who will no doubt be seeking revenge next round.
Michael Vasco Da Gama Seabrook navigated his way around PJ’s curves to win C Grade net and Tom Grace finally managed to steal some spotlight from Cucu with a 20 shot improvement on the back nine – thanks to an excellent 44 and a crap front nine.
Jaco lost his driver but found his putter winning Low Putts with 27. James and Jan shared First birdie on the first hole and Mike found his way out of the sand to score a par on the 4th. None of the 30+ handicappers managed a par…that makes a happy Treasurer.
Matt again got value from his green fees with most Strokes on a hole – dont worry Matt your investment in fines is returned with interest (paid in food and alcohol) at Club Championships. Karol was unlucky to be named Monster Putter with only 39, under our usual threshold! Skirts included the usual suspects plus a few usually straight shooters…and Former President Geoff who relished the chance to dress up.
For more photos, click here.
Before leaving PJ though we have to feature a curious photo of the new open air facilities installed to make sure golfers could still answer their playing partners when they were also answering the call of nature. Not sure if any Tee Setters put these units to the test…hopefully not given the absence of plumbing.
Tee Set Championship
With more than 80 already signed up, places for the Tee Set Championship at Matoa on the 29th November are getting in short supply. Sign up here now if you want to secure your place – or no tears!
Next Up
We head way out west to Kedaton – register here as usual. Tee off is at 11.44am and green fees are 650,000 Rp.
Bring some extra balls as there is water along many of the fairways and greens.
See you at Kedaton!
We realise there are some Tee Setters in Manila and many elsewhere who are keen to pay their respects to George and his family in person.
For advice on funeral and memorial arrangements , click here.
Tee Set will have a tribute to George during the Club Championships on 29th November.
To avoid the stress of Tol traffic and allow you to save your roops for various golf events this month, we have shifted this week’s round to the trusty Pangkalan Jati. Tee off is at 11.30am. Green fees are 395k walking. Carts are an extra 200k each on a shared basis. Register here as usual
The Day
As the heavens opened to let our mate George in, thunder, lightning and torrential rain came down, marking the long delayed start of the rainy season and scaring the bejeebas out of many of us on the course. Some of the 35 who found shelter managed to finish their round but most were forced to retire wet and glad to be out of the lightning. Strangely the course had not sounded a siren – or at least we could not hear it – so we suspended play and declared the competition a 9 hole competition, based on the first nine.
Fortunately those who finished 18 had their best nines first so did not complain too much. Their free pitcher of beer was well gone down the gullets of those waiting, but they were duly compensated by a sympathetic Treasurer.
Welcome back to Divya after 18 weeks and welcome to the first time for Pekka, hope to see you continue as a regular.
Welcome back from Everest Base Camp to Neil Mullins – great effort – the trek and the 12 days without booze. Pictured here in trusty golf cap.
At last we got to the presentations and took off for the two hour plus journey back down the Toll – not a journey too many are prepared to repeat next week, hence the change of venue below.
Big thanks to Ric, Mel, Liz and Bebi for combining to ensure we had secretarial support. Ric was one week early for a wedding so managed to get back well in time for the free pitchers and to help out as usual.
The Play
Let’s get to the skirts first…yep Mel and Matt were happy to hand over the skirt and wig to Bushy and the Singing President, while Mick was just happy after a couple of free pitchers and a good day out.
Bushy soon got his money back sharing Low Putts with Cucu and Chris – alas, Chris had left already leaving the spartans who played on to collect the cash.
Keith managed to take the first sandy and answer Ric’s challenge for a more creative winner’s pose, and Renny continued what has become a habit with first par over 30, co-ordinating her outfit this time with the 100k.
But the rounds of the day went to Laurie with a net 30 on the front nine to win B Grade and Cucu with a net 32 to win C Grade. We almost left Cucu out due to a scoring hiccup but Tom (pictured here) stuck up for her and a quick review confirmed her as winner. No A Grade was awarded because there were no A Graders left, well except Neil Mullins who took out first birdie…but was still suffering altidude sickness so would rather us not disclose his score…instead of a money shot, we’ll include another one from his trip.
HOGS Kristal Hotel Tournament Friday 6th November
There are still places left so please register for this great event and great cause by opening this – HOGS Krystal
Next Up
After the long and bladder-testing drive home we are reconsidering the scheduled Rainbow Hills and will let you know in the next couple of days.
Tee Set Elections
Tee Set can best be described as a limited democracy. Every year at the Club Championships we elect the Tee Set President and Vice President; that’s about the end of the democracy really, unless someone really make sense, which happens occasionally. Nominations for the positions of President and Vice President are now open and can be registered here.
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