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The 2015 Tee Set Championship – an invitation from the Prez

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Tee Set

Dear Tee Setters,

We are nearing the end of another excellent Tee Set year of golf and fun involving any number of successful events. In case you are wondering, the Tee Set year runs from Championship to Championship, usually some time in November to some time in the following November, but we are pragmatic about these things.

Amongst the major features and achievements of the year have been:

Finding and establishing a magnificent new home for the Tee Set Monthly Medal at Imperial Golf Klub with a K, where we were also to introduce our own eclectic event, inspired by the DOGS but with a twist to give higher handicappers a chance to shine.

Finishing on top of the Interleague Competition for the first time since 2006, thanks to the captaincy of Ric, the representation by over 20 different Tee Setters during the year and many outstanding personal performances. We have some great strength in-depth these days.

Celebrating our 32^nd anniversary in style with the “Scramble at Sawangan”, a weekend of laughs and some spectacular golf – when we also managed to support the magnificent Yayasan HOG to the tune of 15 million roops while we were about it.

A quite brilliant full weekend event at Rancamaya and the “R” Hotel where more than 50 Tee Setters and their families played, danced, sang, swam, ate and drank as appropriate – and until they could do it no more.

And now we are coming up to the premier event in the Tee Set calendar, the Championship of course, this year on Sunday 29^th November at Matoa Nasional – and with a tee-time of 7am. All registered Tee Setters are eligible to play and those with more than 5 games played since the 2014 Championship are also eligible to compete for the main Net prizes.

Last year’s Championship was stellar and will be hard to beat but we are going to give it a real go and try to at least equal it by sticking with its winning formula – but with maybe a tweak or two as you will discover.

That formula we mentioned includes:

The new edition Tee Set shirt and goody bag

Regular handicap event (and NO novelty holes so don’t bring your pool cue)

Flights of 4 players only

Shotgun start

All the usual array of Tee Set prizes – but doubled for the day

Trophies, medal and heaven knows what else for the winners of 20 categories

Hole-in-One and Nearest to the Pin Prizes

Enough food and drink to sink an Italian cruise liner

Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful sponsors – and your own weekly contributions during the year, we are holding down the participation fee for Tee Setters to just 1 million roops, payable on the day – surely the bargain of the Jakarta golfing year once again.

Finally, as, unlike some, we don’t like to pack you in like sardines, numbers will be limited to about 100 so that we all have a reasonable chance of getting around in 5 hours.

It would be unwise to hang about before getting your flight registration(s) in here.

Hope to see you on the 29th for the highlight of the Tee Set year.

All the best …… Craig

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Sentul Highlands, 18th October 2015

Posted on October 20, 2015 by singing

The Day

A great run to the course and a surprisingly quick run back, contrary to the estimations on Maps of a 2 hour return. All and all a great day. The course is improving as it becomes more established and the facilities continue to be improved. Sure, it’s tough, but so were the players today, and all enjoyed the challenge.

A very different mix of Tee Setters fronted up this week but soon got to know each other, thanks to the course’s initiative of pairing players as they came in, relieving us of that task. Welcome back to John after 81 weeks and Mark after 19 and welcome to a range of newcomers. Good to see some overlap with our friends from the DOGS – note that we need 5 cards (from any course) to process a Tee Set handicap for you.

Great service, great course, no complaints, reasonable traffic….happy with that.

The Play

The tough course meant that there were no sub-par rounds but there were still plenty of birdies, the first coming from Mo on the first hole. Mo had to leave early, so Mark was awarded the prize for his birdie on the 2nd. Anlo and Wang had sandy pars on their first hole as played, we had lost Wang by presentations. Most Improved was actually awarded to Cucu (not listed here) with 8 strokes as the other “front nine failures” won other prizes. Cucu’s round was a fine example of perseverance as she battled through a number of tough holes, given confidence of course by playing partner Tom (seen in skirt below), whose own struggle was giving Cucu hope.

Leona and Matt had mixed days – Monster Putter and Low Putts respectively – but then Leona had the First Par Over 30 and Matt had his customary skirt. It was Matt’s first game back after 11 weeks and it was just as well he had only 26 putts. This helped keep his score to a respectable 132…a number thanked you Matt for cheering them up after tough rounds themselves.

James stayed in the presentation circle, not for winning, but the blow out award of Most Strokes with a very honest count of 14……not for the first time…. And a rich harvest of skirts as expected, pictured here…what a string (is that the collective noun for skirts?)….

The big winners of the day were Rasmus (Low Net A with 72) – about time after narrowly missing prizes on past weeks – and also the lowest gross round of the day, but that was shared with Marcelo on 81 strokes, and net trumps gross at Tee Set, so Mars was awarded Low Gross. Chris came in with a blistering 42 to win Low Net B grade with 73 net and Renny had hubby Mike offering to caddy for her on the LPGA after shooting a great net 72.

Big thanks to Keith for standing in for Brenda on scoring, Santi on photos and Cucu on collecting registrations.

Next Up

We are back to Monthly Medal again at Imperial and the 3rd round of the Second Tee Set Eclectic, so sign up here.

Unfortunate news from Gading Raya, a Tee Set favourite, they wont budge from 1.2m green fee, which is a bit steep for Tee Set. Bogor Raya have offered 1m including dinner and we have great standing offers from our usual suspects. Interested in comments and will decide later in the week.

Club Championships are now almost 1 month away 29 November at Matoa. Invitations will come out soon but save the date. It follows the day after the St.Andrew’s Ball so those Bloody Mary’s will be even more welcome than normal!

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Next Up: Sentul Highlands, Sunday 18th October 2015, 12 Noon

Posted on October 16, 2015 by singing

Image result for sentul highlands golf Sentul Highlands is one of Tee Set’s most scenic and interesting courses to play, with a number of great holes like the “sand moat” par three pictured here.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the great facilities and views, register here.

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Modern Golf Course, Sunday 11th October, 2016

Posted on October 14, 2015 by singing

The Day

Not sure if we lost any to the bungalows today…..

Late post this week – your scribe was travelling – thanks to Pieter for jumping in on Sunday to help Brenda out (pictured here) while the rest of us were on Interleague duties – and to Ric for making a start on this week’s blog – much appreciated!

Modern remains one of the premier first choice courses for Tee Set on any given Sunday. Why? It has all the necessary ingredients necessary for a fun day out. Easy access, fantastic facilities and friendly staff, a golf layout with very little OB or other danger off the tee box, and lovely caddies.

The tally of 21 players was a little light compared to the usual numbers because of the last round of Interleague match play was being played at Jagorawi, involving almost 20 Tee Set regulars on various teams. Welcome back Mo after 88 weeks away and to Ken after 33 weeks (surely can’t be that long since Rancamaya – I think we may have missed his card that day – apparently Billy spiked his drink). Welcome to Supachai and Boonvarit for the first time.

Congratulations to our Tee Set Interleague team. We blew away all opposition during the year (except Mad Dogs who are full of Tee Setters anyway) and were well out in front as best team in the competition. Shows incredible depth in our group since overall we used 20 players during the 2015 competition. Last Sunday an Adults Only Tee Set beat the prickly Sandbaggers 6 and 4 to leave us on 54 points out of a total available of 70. Good wins to Murcho with a 7 and 6, Joseph and Craig reuniting for a 6 and 5 win and Ric and Wina winning 2 Up. Incredible achievement over the year.

The Play

While light on numbers there was not shortage of enthusiasm or skill. Richard Mau and “Coach” Ken Runyon shared the Low Net A Grade and Low Gross prize categories – Richard leading in both categories, with a 82 gross (net 72) and Ken coming in next on Low Gross with a 86.

James was getting valuable practice for the Tee Set match play semi-final and took low net for the B grade with a 76 (handicap is safe!), after Manfred (with a nett 73) pipped him but was awarded First Birdie. Boonvarit’s 22 putts must be close to a record and Chaovalit was again in the money with most improved of 9 strokes. Jaturoporn and Luiz split the Low Net C Grade and First Par Over 30 finishing 1st and 2nd in both categories. No sandy pars were recorded! All photos – and others of the after match – available here

And now for the photo we love…a bountiful harvest of 5 skirts a group made of only 21 players? More money for the Treasurer to pour back into you at the Championship event on the 29^th November.

Well done everyone for successfully combining another great Tee Set round with a victorious Interleague performance.

Next Up

Exciting news – we are returning to one of Tee Set’s favourite courses Sentul Highlands. Register here as usual.

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An event so worth supporting …

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Tee Set

Tee Set have long supported the HOGS Charity here in Jakarta, a charity run entirely by volunteers, mainly expatriates, and doing terrific work for kids here in Indonesia, most of them with cleft lip and/or cleft palate conditions, but they work with a number of orphanages also, delivering all sorts of presents on their Harley Davidsons to wide eyed kids for whom the arrival of the HOGS is the highlight of their year.

You will be dying to know how you can help this great cause and we can tell you – join in the fun of their annual golf tournament at Jagorawi on Friday the 6th of November, tee-off time of 11:30am where they have joined the Kristal Hotel who have also been supporting the HOGS for many years – and in a very major way.

The format is a six man Texas scramble with teams evenly matched, with lots of prizes and as much as you can eat and drink all day. Trust us, it is a truly enjoyable day all round.

IMPORTANT NOTE: PLAY WILL BE ON THE OLD COURSE 🙂

One of the really fun parts of the event is actually the Calcutta at the Kristal a couple of evenings before, Wednesday 4th November, when people, including you, can buy your team in a bidding process.

We are very keen to see strong Tee Set support for this event once again this year- please sign up by printing out this form and making your transfer to the Kristal – and PLEASE, PLEASE pass this on to your friends!

We will be there – and very much hope you will join us ….. Tee Set Committee

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Next Up: Padang Modern Golf, 11th October 2015, 12.16pm

Posted on October 9, 2015 by singing

With Interleague players off battling at Jags this week, numbers are looking a bit low. Register here if you haven’t already.

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Update Tee Set Match Play Competition

Posted on October 6, 2015 by singing

The Tee Set Match Play Competition is reaching its final rounds. Thanks again to El Guapo, Fernando, for leading this part of the Tee Set playing program.

There have been a few challenges in scheduling matches but overall it has been an excellent competition and Tee Setters have enjoyed the opportunity to get to know each other better through what is arguably the purest form of the game.

Overall results are provided below – the Emas bracket has now reached the final – James is ready to face off with the Singing President again, this time at Gading Raya when Tee Set plays there in a few weeks time. In the Kuningan bracket Wina has made it through to the final against the winner of Anthony and Jan Janda.

The winners of both brackets will then play off for the final.

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Riverside, 4th October 2015

Posted on October 5, 2015 by singing

The Day

38 Tee Setters enjoyed a fantastic day of golf on what has become one of our favourite courses, with friendly staff and excellent facilities. Quite a few newcomers – not quite as many as listed here – but welcome guys. Our growing Thai contingent again featured in the prizes…and skirts.

Welcome back to Richard after 8 weeks and a range of others after 6 weeks away.

The Play

Straight to the skirts…..8 tee setters failed to make it past the Ladies Tee….and Cucu was not far off either (caught on camera here). A quick check with the Web Guy confirmed this is probably our youngest group of cross dressers we have had:

Jan and Chaovalit shared Most Strokes with 12 strokes – don’t look so sad guys, this is no disgrace on Riverside, which probably accounts for more lost balls than every other course except Jagorawi’s Z Course – right Bushy?

For the second time this year, Bags took out the Monster Putter – this time he could not claim it was because he hit so many greens in regulation – he just played crap. Next week no doubt he will join the winners’ circle again.

Paisan was Most Improved – now becoming known as worst front nine performance – with a massive 16 shots difference. Chris Lever thought he was a definite but even some creative accounting couldn’t get him over the line. For future reference, Most Improved is not calculated on holes as played on a semi-shotgun start – too complicated for us – it is calculated on the difference between first nine (as played) and second nine….so are we clear on that (?)

Skills prizes were taken out by John (first par over 30), Sapakhoon (first birdie – great effort for an over 30 handicapper) and Richard was all smiles after winning Low Putts, winning on a countback from Rasmus and Saphakhoon, all with 30 putts, a great effort on the challenging Riverside greens. Photos here…apologies for not posting all here – your scribe is running out of time.

And now for the winners. As expected on a tough course with the last holes rushed through in fading light, there were no blistering rounds but Leona was back in the prizes with Low Net C grade and Ric returned to form with the net round of the day with 70 – Photos here. Ric no doubt now qualifies on form for selection (by himself) in the Tee Set Interleague team for the last round later this month.

Santi for the second week in a row led the A graders on net score with a net 72, with new hair style.

Last and not least, the story of the day, is the return to form of Neil Mullins. After his rousing performance of Islands in the Stream – or was that Wedges in the Trees – at Geoff’s birthday bash at Jagorawi, Neil was back, courtesy of sponsor San Miguel Light, to win Low Gross with 85.

It will be the last we see of Neil for a little while as he heads of to Nepal to trek up Everest. The main challenge will be finding porters strong enough to carry his cool box. Have a great trip mate!

Tee Set Matchplay Results

James gradually wore down Jan, despite distractions thrown from behind by the Singing President, with a solid 2 and 1 victory. James now advances to the semi-finals of the Emas division. An update on the match play competition will be published through the week.

Next Up

Next up will be the Peter Thompson designed Padang Modern, starting at 12.16pm, green fees 730k including cart.

It’s own website extols the virtues of the golfing experience:

truly provide world class quality when it comes to golf play. This goes hand in hand also with top class customer service, amenities, and most especially good food for the hungry golfers. These services are intertwined to make the golfer’s stay as peaceful as their game. Compared with the other golf courses in the world, these resorts in Asia really boasts of clean cut grass beyond the sunset, with the wind kissing each golfer’s face, not to mention the breathtaking sights that serve as the background for the course.

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Next Up: Riverside Golf Course, 4th October 2015, 1230pm

Posted on October 1, 2015 by singing

With its ravines and 90 degree dog legs Riverside requires shrewd course management. Tee off is at 12.30pm with green fees including cart at 745,000. Register here as usual.

For an unusual preparation on Saturday Ric has 3 remaining tickets on his table at the Aussie Rules Football Grand Final function see here 2015GFF-Flyer.

Even if you have never watched an Aussie Rules game it’s a full day of food, booze and good fun so email Ric if you are keen – r.wymer@fugro.com

Go the Mighty Hawks!

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Monthly Medal Imperial Golf Klub, Sunday 27th September 2015

Posted on September 29, 2015 by singing

The Day

Image result for imperial golf klub jakarta Again the early birds were out for breakfast and a few warm up balls before tee off. With numbers down from normal due to the Star Deli tournament, 33 tee setters arrived and the Imperial team looked after us all extremely well, even getting us off on time. Ignore the table below, we have seen Pridsada before, but we welcomed Sarawut for the first time and, as you can see in prizes below, he made a grand entrance to Tee Set. Welcome back to Tim Frear after 13 weeks and Joe after 8 weeks gallivanting around the US.

The Play

The Monthly Medal and second round of the second Tee Set Eclectic produced some outstanding golf. Santi Miller had 4 birdies on her way to a 81 (net 67) and 42 stableford points to earn the Monthly Medal for September and a place on the shield. Her round could have been better had it not been for 2 doubles and a double par 8.

With regular winner Simon away, Barbora rose to the challenge of shooting under 80, with a 78 (net 69) to take Low Gross and Fernando El Guapo El Supremo also brought his A game also with a net 69 to take out Low Net A grade.

Pieter and Chris shared the Low Net B Grade – smiling here as you would after a pair of 69s.

Celebrating his birthday week (!), Pastis Pascal played out of his proverbial to win Low Net C Grade with a 68, have the first par over 30 (alas only one prize allowed unless long drive or NTP). With a number of pars which became net eagles, Pascal was heard to say that he was eclectically kicking ass today.

Most Improved was shared by Mel and Sarawut – the 100k allowed them to fund their fines. Again Mark showed us how with the flat stick, mastering the fast but true Imperial greens with 25 putts, with only 11 on one nine – who could blame Brenda for lining up for this shot.

Murcho found a new use for a 100k note with first birdie on the 3rd and Jaroslav joined the Singing President to take the money for First Sandy Par on the 1st hole as played.

As usual on a monthly medal round, we had prizes for longest drive – won by James Ross with a 272 yard drive right down the middle – yes multiple witnesses! Chris Smith managed to sneak inside others with Nearest to the Pin 4 feet 3 inches…as usual very happy about his win.

Now for the booby prizes, featuring newcomer and extremely good sport Sarawut, as well as traditional cross dresser Mel, joined today by Rod for the skirt photo. Sarawut’s 54 putts to win Monster Putter must be close to a record and had him running for a disguise. With the Treasurer away, and not wanting to punish anyone further, we decided not to “award” Most Strokes today, so that John, Pascal, Rod and Sarawut could enjoy an extra beer or frozen margarita and watch the sun set over the 18th hole.

Lots more photos of a great day out here.

Next Up

We return to the outstanding Greg Norman designed Riverside Course. Tee off is at 12.30pm with green fees including cart at 745,000. Register here as usual.

Interleague Newsletter

With one round to go in the interleague comp and the curtain raiser scramble in November, Tee Set have an active interest in this year’s competition. Keep up with the news here.2015-7 NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER draft

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