LONG LIVE THE GREAT VICTORY OF THE VICTORIOUS TEESET MATCHPLAY TEAM.

Some of you may not have recognised the close similarity the President has with Kim Il Song, but it was blind determination that saw the Teeset team turn back the imperialist D.O.G.S. for a rousing victory. I learnt a lot from my golfing holiday to the Hermit Kingdom, Juche!

Inspirational it was, DOGS having had 5 weeks honing their game and pre-selecting their team. But we knew that every heart beats true for the TeeSet crew and side by side we stick together and in any weather you will see us with a grin risking head and shin, if we’re behind then never mind, we’ll fight and fight and win! 11/9 down to the wire, some good luck and bad luck was experience by both teams. As they same the cream always rises to the top and so was the case for this famous victory. So this Sunday when you see the team let them know how happy you are with their performance, as once more the team ventures forth onto the fields of battle to joust with last years JIL champions JAWS. You know we will always fight for victory and we will always see it through, premiers we’ll be this year.

Enough of the nationalistic hoo ha it is just social golf. The weekend at ranch a may was a great couple of days a little bit of team uniform mix up with both teams choosing yellow and a couple

The two teams and two winners in Tom & Cucu

The frustrated top dog with two blokes who came dressed to play for another team that weren’t there then played on the team that came a close second. Yellow was the colour.

The Team Ian &Axel, Anirudh & Holger, Vijay & Bobby, David & Daniel, Simone & JP, Gary &

Sari, Tom & Cucu, Geoff & Michael, Ezra & Bill, Diarmuid & Roberto. Forever part of TeeSet history, forever known as The Victorians.

The charity raffle organise by TeeSet raised Rp 13 million for the orphans with a bottle of Vodka raising 3 million extra in an auction run by Bill Lloyd with a raffle bottle re-donated by Geoff ” I’m on the wagon” Thwaites and bought by David B. The orphans love ya all. Thanks to the donations from Mayapada, Schlumberger, Asian Tigers, Dean Merrilees & David Moore. Another 14 million was raised on the Sunday scramble through fees and mulligans. A great weekend and remember we join the DOGS again at the end of June when we co-host a weekend at Krakatoa. (see last weeks post for details)

World Cup of Golf at Jagorawi 2nd of June

We are happy to say that we have a full field, a few teams are missing a player of two, so you may have a chance of signing on as an individual. Send us your name ASAP so we can put you on a list. It will be a great day with great prizes. Get to work on your uniforms.

Jakarta Interleague and TeeSet at Jagorawi on the 12th of May

We have great looking team this Sunday led by our captain Sam, Gurtke, Thwaites, Ure, Seabrook, Park, Viboon & Arcenas.

We hope to see a lot of other TeeSetters there on Sunday offering your support and enjoying a round of golf. The rainy season is behind us hard fairways and fast greens ahead.

I was having a chat on Saturday with young Axel, a golfer whose services we were lucky enough to procure for the Matchplay event. He asked me how things were and I said fine. Axel then pointed out that he and most other TeeSet members were very appreciative of the efforts of the committee. I was most appreciative of this show of support and said to Axel that the committee, as a group, makes things happen and you shouldn’t be afraid of getting involved as it is a team effort. Thanks Axel.

On On TeeSet

Mr President

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Kojo Monthly Medal at Cengkareng

A smaller than usual monthly medal turnout last Sunday. A bit of a clash with a big Pocksia turnout on Saturday with a long warm down event at Hitoshi and Velma’s house may have led to a slight drop off in numbers. But there was a keen number of golfers and the course looked quiet. 8 flights with a couple of matchplays being completed on the last day before the cut off. The greens were in a rather interesting condition. Looks like some of the Riverside blight may have arrived. The expert team at Cengkareng will soon have at under control.

The weather was perfect overcast but not dark, hot but not blazing midday hot. Starting in the last group i got to see all the others tee off. Vijay was most impressive in group 1, as he should be having played there the previous 5 days. There was a flight of beginners at the teebox before TeeSet set off and the cry of Fore was heard as each player teed off. This may have led to a slow round but a slow round it was. 5 hours, nursing a sore head from the night before I teed up with Dean and Riccardo. Dean was nursing a sore head and body and was in an electric cart. The game started slowly with the trees being punished for being in the wrong place. At the swing things had started to improve and as the sun faded the scoring improved. Good to see Riccardo back and his driving and pitching was much improved. His putting on the other hand needs a bit of work.

Let’s get down to the day’s winners as there is a bit of housekeeping that needs the scribes attention later in this report, and your attention when you read it.

Jason was this month’s Medal winner. With a net 68. A game well played I saw some great tee shots from Jason and he capped the win off with a victory over Claudio in the Matchplay.

Low gross was Mr Mau with a handy 78 off the stick.

First birdie and low putts to Nic. These prizes fall in the new tax year.

Mr Skills, Simon takes long drive and nearest the pin. Well done.

Axel with first Sany on the last hole. Two thumbs up to that effort.

Rancamaya Charity weekend with the D.O.G.S.

We have nearly a full field on Saturday when 20 of TeeSet’s finest do battle with the D.O.G.S.

The D.O.G.S. have taken the last 5 weeks to sharpen their game up against the early pace setters in the Jakarta Interleague comp. The skill and coolness under intense competition should be enough to see off the opposition. If you are in the TeeSet Team please wear the 2022 yellow TeeSet Shirt.

This is a charity day so please buy tickets to support the Orphans. 1 ticket for Rp100k or 3 for Rp200k. Some great prizes kindly donated by Bill from Asian Tigers, Dean, Nic, TeeSet and myself. Thanks guys for going the xtra yard for the kids.

If you are not playing in the matchplay you will be in the DOGS regular Saturday comp and can win the prizes that have each week, which are always good. The fee for Saturday is Rp100k and will be collected by the D.O.G.S.

Sunday we have a charity Scramble where the fee is Rp200k with it all going to help those Orphans. If you have a team let Rod know or he will place you with the other orphans. I got placed. The format is a Florida Scramble. This being the shot that the team chooses to played is played by everyone except the player who put the ball there. Rules will be further explained on the weekend. Great prizes for the winning teams.

The World Cup of Golf June 2 Jagorawi New Course

All I can say is that the event is filling up quickly so get your teams in. We have a few teams that are looking for extra players so if you are an orphan or can’t be stressed organising a team Just let myself or Roger know that you wish to play.

TeeSet & D.O.G.S. Royale Krakatau Challenge

The D.O.G.S. are between tournaments the weekend of June 22nd and 23rd and will make the trek to Cilegon with TeeSet for a weekend of golf at The Royale Krakatau Golf & Country Club.   We have arranged a group rate at The Royale Krakatau Hotel for players who wish to play and stay. 

Rates are as follows which include 1 night stay (Saturday), 2 rounds of golf, dinner Saturday, breakfast on Sunday and all match fees:

• 4,950,000 2 players sharing room.
  • Room for 1 night
  • BBQ Saturday Evening
  • Breakfast Sunday Morning
  • Golf fees Saturday and Sunday
• 2,850,000 Single player
  • Room for 1 night
  • BBQ Saturday Evening
  • Breakfast Sunday Morning
  • Golf fees Saturday and Sunday
• 3,350,000 Single player​
  • Room for 1 night​
  • BBQ Saturday Evening for 2 people
  • Breakfast Sunday Morning for 2 people
  • Golf fees Saturday and Sunday

Registration for golf can be done in myGolf2u .

Payment must be made in advance.  Account transfer details will be shared once registration completed

Format:

• 2 round electic stroke play. Your Saturday score carries over to the Sunday round.

Prizes:

• Lowest Net
• Lowest Gross
• and lots of novelty hole prizes

The itinerary for the weekend is as follows:

Saturday, June 23:

• 11:30am – Hotel Check in​
• 12:00pm – Check in for golf at course​​
• 1:00pm Shotgun Tee Off​
  • Men from Blue Tees, 65 and older may play from white. Ladies from Red.
• 7:00pm- Korean Barbecue Party at the Club House
  • There is no corkage for wine and spirits; guests are encouraged to bring beverages they want to consume and/or share.

Sunday, June 24:

• 7:30am – Check in at golf course​​
• 8:00am – Shotgun Tee Off​
  • Same Tees as the Saturday round 1
• Following round – Prize and Trophy Ceremony

TeeSet Match Play Competition

The first round of the TeeSet Matchplay Championship has finished we now enter the elimination rounds. Pairings to be posted soon.

See ya at Rancamaya one for the Orphans

Mr President

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JIL TeeSet Hosts at Imperial

Not a lot to say about last Sunday’s JIL except the mighty TeeSetters went down 6 and 4 to the Sandbaggers. A couple of late withdrawals led to a few last minute shuffles to field the team. The usual suspects won and a couple of slow starts left the others running out of holes but we all fought to the end.The team sits 1 point adrift of the leaders but there is plenty of time and plenty of fire in the belly of the team to get the job done. Hoorick Hoorah TEESETTERS

A big thanks to VC Dean and his team on Geoff, Steve, Vincent, Craig, Peter, Doug & Mike.

We play last year’s champions next round so they will have their hands full as we bring TeeSet pressure to the fore.

For those playing in the TeeSet day we saw an outstanding performance from Irene who carded a most impressive 66 net. Irene will be happy to hear we have a few more games ahead at Imperial during the course of the season. Other prizes below.

DOWN TO BUSINESS

TeeSet DOGS Rancamaya Charity Weekend 4th and 5th of May. Saturday is Matchplay V DOGS. Let me know if you can play for TeeSet. So far we seem to have 1 member on the team. Let’s make an effort. If you can join our team let me know.

Saturday evening Dinner and Charity raffle. Donations of bottles of wine or spirits or other nice stuff for the charity raffle would be appreciated. If you can bring the donation this Sunday at the monthly medal the ORPHANS would appreciate it. Currently we have donations of Prizes from Nicolas, Bill, Dean, TeeSet and myself. If you can’t donate please buy lots of raffle tickets on Saturday. The orphans need you.

Sunday’s game during this charity weekend will be a Florida Scramble for something different. Please send Rod your 4 ball team or you can send via me. If you are to lazy to find a 4some we will allocate a team. Sunday’s Club fees will be Rp200k and will go to the charity 100%

World Cup 2nd of June.

At Jagorawi New Course. So far 15+ teams room for more. A great days golf and great prizes.

Prizes for low gross, low net teams, skill prizes and best dressed team.

You can just let us know that you can always form a foreign legion or UN team. The more the merrier.

if we missed someone’s flights please let us know by direct messaging to Roger

TeeSet & D.O.G.S. Royale Krakatau Challenge

The D.O.G.S. are between tournaments the weekend of June 22nd and 23rd and will make the trek to Cilegon with TeeSet for a weekend of golf at The Royale Krakatau Golf & Country Club.   We have arranged a group rate at The Royale Krakatau Hotel for players who wish to play and stay. 

Rates are as follows which include 1 night stay (Saturday), 2 rounds of golf, dinner Saturday, breakfast on Sunday and all match fees:

• 4,950,000 2 players sharing room.
  • Room for 1 night
  • BBQ Saturday Evening
  • Breakfast Sunday Morning
  • Golf fees Saturday and Sunday
• 2,850,000 Single player
  • Room for 1 night
  • BBQ Saturday Evening
  • Breakfast Sunday Morning
  • Golf fees Saturday and Sunday
• 3,350,000 Single player​
  • Room for 1 night​
  • BBQ Saturday Evening for 2 people
  • Breakfast Sunday Morning for 2 people
  • Golf fees Saturday and Sunday

Registration for golf can be done in myGolf2u .

Payment must be made in advance.  Account transfer details will be shared once registration completed

Format:

• 2 round electic stroke play. Your Saturday score carries over to the Sunday round.

Prizes:

• Lowest Net
• Lowest Gross
• and lots of novelty hole prizes

The itinerary for the weekend is as follows:

Saturday, June 23:

• 11:30am – Hotel Check in​
• 12:00pm – Check in for golf at course​​
• 1:00pm Shotgun Tee Off​
  • Men from Blue Tees, 65 and older may play from white. Ladies from Red.
• 7:00pm- Korean Barbecue Party at the Club House
  • There is no corkage for wine and spirits; guests are encouraged to bring beverages they want to consume and/or share.

Sunday, June 24:

• 7:30am – Check in at golf course​​
• 8:00am – Shotgun Tee Off​
  • Same Tees as the Saturday round 1
• Following round – Prize and Trophy Ceremony

The Winners

As the sunsets on the President it shines brightly on Irene. Well done for the win with an impressive low net 66.

Hitoshi another to master The Imperial Teletubbieland with a very good 78 gross.

Bill in the money this week with low putts 25 (friggin eh) and first little bird. Should be wearing TeeSet colours though.

Jude nails a sandy on the 9th to take home the coin. Well done

Standing in the shadow of the President is young David, who last week at GR scored 39 stableford points and to avoid time consuming countbacks and the employment of Ambonese debt collectors we have given David joint prize money with Nicolas. Well done to both players

TeeSet Match Play Competition

Last week to settle the placement round of matches so any match not completed by this Sunday, a result will be adjudicated through the mechanisms outlined before. If we are missing any results, please let us know or direct message Roger. Please post the result of any matches played this week so they can be picked up. Brackets knockout round will start on Monday and matches will be posted then with the deadline.

This Sunday Kojo Monthly Medal at Cengkareng

Please sign up on Mygolf2U and let us know if you need a cart not many available. Don’t forget the orphans

Over & out

The President

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Gading Raya Mudik Bliss

No folks this was not the mob fighting their way to Gading Raya to join TeeSet. It was the mob that each lunar calendar marking the Holy Day of Idul Fitri embark on the second largest seasonal migration of humankind. It is also a season where city folk take flash manufactured biscuits to the villages of their grandparents and return with a staggering array of krupuks and kripiks and other traditional snacks.

Back to the golf, Gading was pretty empty last Sunday morning as Jakarta empties out and expats take advantage of the long break to head home or to Bali. A big mistake this is when Jakarta is at its best. No traffic low,pollution, drinking beer out of coffee mugs and cheap golf on uncrowded courses. A few late cancellations meant some late rejigs but the course said we could tee off when ready. So the first group off tee box 10 was away before 11.30. It was a very quick round even with Gading getting up to their old tricks of slipping in a flight or two on the swing. The greens were in reasonable knick but a bit slow with most needing a trim. This is the usual case this time of the years as courses take time to work the greens whilst playing numbers are low.

Conditions were hot at the start, like oven hot but as the day progressed the temp dropped and a thunderstorm cheekily threatened to rain upon TeeSet but was seen off. The round produced some very good scores and most found the greens playable. A bit of a sorehead so off to the prizes and other stuff

Other Stuff

Siti, Rey, Sri & Juju ready to tear it up at Gading Raya

The sign says no smoking, drinking water is not encouraged at TeeSet warm downs.

A few of the golfers headed to Sale for a feed and a few drinks. TeeSet camaraderie

The Winners

Best Stableford Nic with 39. Seems Mr. Moore had a 39 also and mentions of a count back? Anyways we will fix it at Imperial well done to Nic and David

Well done Richard on taking low gross with a handy 78 off the stick and a lovely birdie to finish the round.

First sandy par to David on the 6th with a lovely pin hitting chip.

Joe with his range finder was always going to be hard to beat in the low putts. Well done on 27 slaps with the flat stick.

The First Lady prises the money out of Nic’s hand for first birdie on the 3rd hole.

What’s Coming Up?

Jakarta Interleague this Sunday at Imperial. Vice- Captain Dean will shortly announce the team for Sunday as we do battle to retain top spot on the Table.

TeeSet DOGS Rancamaya Charity Weekend 4th and 5th of May. Saturday is MAtchplay V DOGS. Let Dean know if you can play for TeeSet. Saturday evening Dinner and Charity raffle. Donations of bootles of wine or spirits or other nice stuff for the charity raffle would be appreciated. If you can bring the donation this Sunday at Imperial or next week at the monthly medal.

Sunday’s game during this charity weekend will be a Florida Scramble for something different. Please send Rod your 4 ball team or you can send via me. If you are to lazy to find a 4some we will allocate a team. Sunday’s Club fees will be Rp200k and will go to the charity 100%

World Cup 2nd of June. At Jagorawi New Course. So far 15+ teams room for more. A great days golf and great prizes.

TeeSet & D.O.G.S. Royale Krakatau Challenge

​

The D.O.G.S. are between tournaments the weekend of June 22nd and 23rd and will make the trek to Cilegon with TeeSet for a weekend of golf at The Royale Krakatau Golf & Country Club.   We have arranged a group rate at The Royale Krakatau Hotel for players who wish to play and stay. 

Rates are as follows which include 1 night stay (Saturday), 2 rounds of golf, dinner Saturday, breakfast on Sunday and all match fees:

​

• 4,950,000 2 players sharing room.
  • Room for 1 night
  • BBQ Saturday Evening
  • Breakfast Sunday Morning
  • Golf fees Saturday and Sunday
• 2,850,000 Single player
  • Room for 1 night
  • BBQ Saturday Evening
  • Breakfast Sunday Morning
  • Golf fees Saturday and Sunday
• 3,350,000 Single player​
  • Room for 1 night​
  • BBQ Saturday Evening for 2 people
  • Breakfast Sunday Morning for 2 people
  • Golf fees Saturday and Sunday

Registration for golf can be done in myGolf2u .

​

Payment must be made in advance.  Account transfer details will be shared once registration completed.

​

Format:

• 2 round electic stroke play. Your Saturday score carries over to the Sunday round.

​

Prizes:

• Lowest Net
• Lowest Gross
• and lots of novelty hole prizes

​

The itinerary for the weekend is as follows:

​

Saturday, June 23:

• 11:30am – Hotel Check in​
• 12:00pm – Check in for golf at course​​
• 1:00pm Shotgun Tee Off​
  • Men from Blue Tees, 65 and older may play from white. Ladies from Red.
• 7:00pm- Korean Barbecue Party at the Club House
  • There is no corkage for wine and spirits; guests are encouraged to bring beverages they want to consume and/or share.

​

Sunday, June 24:

• 7:30am – Check in at golf course​​
• 8:00am – Shotgun Tee Off​
  • Same Tees as the Saturday round 1
• Following round – Prize and Trophy Ceremony

The WordPress seems to have an alignment issue this week, a little bit like the President has every week on the course.

See ya

Mr. President

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A visit to Pangkalan Jati

No we weren’t playing on a course by the sea we were playing PJs. The golf course that is the pride of the Indonesian Navy. Money has been spent on carts and drink stops and some cart paths but the fairways were the usual PJ stuff the rough was a bit clingy but the greens were very nice after playing through Ramadan on cored and heavily sanded greens. These greens were pretty bloody good. The beer price at the drink stops was as close to perfect as possible I may start drinking at the drink stop on the 7th a bit cheaper then the B&V and EP. Maybe rockets to the top of the Albert Beer Index Chart.

The usual PJ delaying system of not being able to pay before 11am in case we try and sneak on for morning prices. Let’s put it this way there were maybe 20 others at the golf course at this time, including GAry Milburn’s father. An elite field of TeeSetters took to the course with hopes of great scores, elusive eagles but in the knowledge that they were in good companionship with their TeeSet brothers and sisters. Vijay was in the FIRST flight and he was a different person. Not because of the flight but the lack of hair, a completely hairless orb. It might catch on but I doubt it.

The day started well with 4 great opening drives from Dean, Ex-President Thwaites, Alberto and myself. They were so good Dean mentioned that we may as well return to the shed as they would be hard to improve on. How right he was, in my case. Bad shots were bookended with course language, the sort of language an Indonesian sailor would use. The day got hotter and hotter, the group in front moved further away, my shots moved further away from the fairway. Man it has hot, Dean was huffing and puffing, Geoff was checking his pill supply, Alberto was checking his reflection. On the 7th hole of the day I checked the temperature and it was birds falling out of the sky hot.

In Perth, which can also get pretty hot you have the Fremantle Doctor which hits the coast mid afternoon on most summer days. In Jakarta we have the cloud build up and after a couple of holes on the back 9 the temp hand become bearable. Our pace quickened and our spirits were lifted as we faced the final 6 holes. Then I started swearing again as the 3rd double par was etched into MyGolf2u forever. It was a hard slog but we made it back in one piece. My ball bag had taken a beating but.

The first groups were well into their cups or mandi time. I order what was first to be one of quite a few cold cleansing Bintang pilsners (unfortunately no Anker). Soon all were gathered and the winners were announced.

Low gross on the left, Alberto and low net on the right, Jens. Well done lads Hang on also first bird on 2 for Alberto and a Sandy par on 10 for Jens

Low putts for Geoff wink, wink, nudge, nudge say no more.

Gading Raya this Sunday sign up on MyGolf2U will be an absolute cracker greens in post Ramadan perfection. Don’t delay sign up today to avoid disappointment.

Things to put in your Calander

1. TeeSet DOGS charity weekend at Rancamaya. This has become a bit of a popular annual event where a great time is had on the course and off the course with a day of matchplay v DOGS and a day of Texas Scrambling to wind the weekend down. 4th and 5th of May. Book in now stay and play.

2. TeeSet World Cup is scheduled for the 2nd of June, 13 Teams already signed up. Has your nation got what it takes? A great TeeSet tradition a great day always. Course currently being finalised.

3. TeeSet DOGS Royal Krakatoa Tour. 2 days of golf a Saturday evening BBQ great company and sunny skies. More details will be posted this week on the WhatsApp group. You can sign up on MyGolf2U already.

Adios

Mr President

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Walk-a-bout Round

A few bandits you need to keep an eye out for on the courses

Round up

TeeSetters were spread around golf courses all over West Java over Easter. A bunch went to join the Bandung Bash at Giri Gerhana. Conditions were a treat and the crowd had a great time on and off the golf course. Truly a weekend not to be missed in the future. Others played Parahyangan and rode the Woosh train, and a few ventured to Gading Raya.

This week we go to the spiritual home of TeeSet Pangkalan Jati. Sign up on MyGolf2U

Upcoming

JIL Matchplay at Imperial where the mighty TeeSet team go into battle to defend their top of the table position. April 21st

TeeSet weekend at Rancamaya May 5th

We need to get get a good squad of around 20 players to take on the DOGS who have been getting a bit of practise in during the previous weeks to hone their skills against the mighty TeeSetters. Matchplay Saturday Scramble Sunday

World Cup June 9

Team numbers are growing> Which team will rise to the challenge and bring glory to their nation? You have to be in it to win it. Send your Teams to Roger or myself

A soon to be announced weekend Golf Extravaganza at Royal Krakatoa Golf and Country club.

See you at PJs this Sunday

Mr President

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Kojo Monthly Medal Cengkareng Golf Club

The big news in the world press today was the Princess of Wales cancer revelation and the capture of extremists in Russia. But the big news in our corner of the world was Cucu. Cucu standing on the par 3 8th hole at Cengkareng was last to tee off in a group of men, who had sprayed their balls all over the hole. The group behind Cucu’s group were fortunate enough not to see that manly display, but we knew what had happened as the 3 lads spread out. Cucu standing on the ladies tee made solid connection with the ball and it flew straight, not straight to the hole but straight to the green right of the pin by at least 6 metres. Cucu happy with the result made herself busy collecting the tee and heading for her cart. At this point the ball has started to break towards the hole. It’s looking good, Cucu is reaching for her water bottle. The boys are getting excited the ball drops in the boys erupt, Cucu turns to see what all the commotion is about. Hole in ONE!

The nearest the in monitor on this hole is sent home as the chances of one of the other 20 players to follow nailing it seemed rather remote. News spread around the golf course and through the Whatsapp group and warm congratulations started flowing in from around the world, but mainly Jakarta.

After seeing that, there is not much else to report about this round except to mention that Kurt’s Team had the course in great condition after being pumped by nasty weather on Thursday and Friday that threatened to close the course for Sunday, it was closed Friday with major flooding. So let’s go off to the minor winners, a short story later about low putts.

Alessandro with a very smart 67 nett off the stick proves he is a golfer on the improve and takes the medal. Respect from the Massoni.

Double banger for Roger taking low gross 79 and first birdie on the first hole. Amongst the last men standing at the end of the day.

Long drive men Lee with a handy 239 metres. Malaysia pips Philippines by a few metres. Let’s see what happens in the World Cup.

Shinta rarely goes home without some money, or without Jens, this time she went home with both. Great long drive 176 metres

Shyam takes home the first sandy wong for a lovely bunker shot on the 17th that landed inches from the hole to clinch a par.

Cucu entered the restaurant to a standing ovation, nearby Japanese golfers joined in when they heard the reason. CUCU, CUCU hole in one, nearest the pin!

Low putts was won by Albert with 29. Unfortunately Albert was sent home by the President saying he had no chance of being the Albert with the low putts. So when I went to present the money to Albert Smith he wanted nothing to do with it saying he had putts in the low 30s. The Scots, honest as the day is long, it’s the nights you have to worry about. So this left the President in a conundrum which lasted a nano second. Earlier in the day, before start of play, Albert had asked me to order him a club sandwich which i did, and duly logged it on my card. As Albert left, I deferred payment for the sandwich for a later date. Little was I to know that the later date was just minutes away. No photo of Albert but a nice photo of a Cengkareng club sandwich which may be renamed the Albert Club sandwich at Cengkareng. Don’t hold your breathe.

What’s coming up?

Some of the teams already registered for the World Cup in June. The World Cup a great TeeSet tradition that gets the nationalistic and competitive juices flowing. Get your team organised to ensure that you participate in a great day’s golf. We always have a few UN teams that cross all borders feel free to organise your own or the Committee can allocate you a UN team once you have registered your interest to play. You can do this by entering the team in the TeeSetters Whatsapp group. You can also sen me or Adhe a message saying you would like to be part of an UN Team.

The teams so far.

Kilted Warriors, The Melbournians, RED, WHITE & BIRDIES, Rule Britannia, Malaysian Eagles, ⁠ The JOCKONISIANS, Team Lederhosen, The Napoleoniens

Rancamaya Charity Weekend

A little bit prior to the World Cup we have the charity weekend at Rancamaya with the DOGS. It is a two day event with one of the day’s being a Match play comp against the DOGS we are looking for players to make up the TeeSet Squad we need at least 20 players. So please speak to myself, Sam, Roger, Bill or Dean if you wish to play. Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of the party. It’s not what TeeSet can do for you but what you can do for TeeSet. The Massoni will be there.

Easter Weekend Bandung Bash/Parahyangan

A group of TeeSetters are heading to West Java on a golf safari. It is not too late to join. The golfing starts on Friday at Giri Gahana golf and has a second round there on Saturday with a party after that round. Wild West theme. Giri Gahana has it’s own toll gate from the toll and the trip can be done in just over 90 minutes +/-. The Sunday the squad moves to Parahyangan, considered by many to be the best course in Indonesia. A great weekend sign up on MyGolf2U and let Adhe know if you wish to book a room.

Well done Cucu

See ya

Mr President

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The Return of the Jakarta Interleague (The Wrath of TeeSet)

JIL 2024: Round 1: TeeSet Report

Under grey skies that opened with a few showers after only a couple of holes, the 2024 Jakarta Inter League (JIL) season got underway on Sunday 17 March at Pondok Cabe. Thanks Tin Cups, ably led by Bags, for hosting.

For those new to the Jakarta golf scene, JIL consists of 8 teams playing 5 matches (2 singles, 3 pairs) each round in matchplay competition over seven rounds vying to be crowned the league champion team. For each match: 2 points are awarded for a win, one point if the match is all square and a donut for a loss. 

It was a much-anticipated start to the season after an off-season that saw some clubs invest heavily in extensive and expensive recruitment drives.  TeeSet on the other hand, had adopted a strategy to build on a 2023 season that delivered some close results, but a disappointing eighth place – the only way is up!

The strategy involved encouraging some senior club office holders to return to the fold to don the club colours once more, along with a couple of astute signings under the leadership of new team Captain, Sam Western and Vice-Captain, Dean Merrilees. The result is a strong squad to draw from each round with the intention to rotate players across the season, in recognition that not everyone will likely to be available each round. 

So the first round saw TeeSet drawn against Wolves, a perennial JIL powerhouse. After some mid-week clarification on eligibility (actually ineligibility) regarding minimum age of players (its currently 14), TeeSet cleverly used the no limit rule at the other end of the spectrum to field a forever young octogenarian.

So to the play, two new team members, Daniel Park and Peter Riddell Carre led us off in singles play. Captain Sam, our lowest handicap player, was a late scratching after reportedly having just returned to the big durian, again being called away.  In tight matches against tough opponents, Daniel and Peter both prevailed one-up. Great first wins!

Craig Ewers (welcome back to the singing President) paired with late inclusion Shyam (thanks for filling in some ably at late notice) also prevailed one-up. Another great result!

El Presidente, Michael Seabrook (also returning full-time to the TeeSet roster this season), paired with Douglas Ure (another fulltime returnee and possible the only Scot that does not like playing in wind and rain) had a day to remember with an 8 and 7 win.  El Presidente broke 90 for the round and had an amazing 47 points for the TeeSet competition run in conjunction with JIL – a great round!!! Well done Michael and Douglas!

The final pairing of Geoff Thwaites (the aforementioned octogenarian) and Vice-Captain, Dean Merrilees (who prepared for playing with Geoff by watching 79 year old, Rod Stewart strut his stuff ‘one more time’ in Singapore the night before) managed to square their match against quality opposition. Geoff did a great job carrying TeeSet’s tallest (and probably heaviest) player around a sodden course, although reportedly may now need some treatment on his back.

JIL round two is now scheduled for 21 April at Imperial with TeeSet stepping in to host (thanks Roger for organising).  TeeSet plays Sandbaggers. A reminder will be sent out soon to check players availability.

Thanks Dean for the update on the JIL where TeeSet now share top of the table honours with The Tin Cups. As Dean said earlier there is only one way to go and that is up.

Photos of the TeeSet winners form last Sunday below

El Presidente takes the chocolates with a fairly handy 47 stableford points and the complete disbelief of the boys from Wolves.

He’s just like herpes, he keeps coming back. Well done Nic with low gross 80

Jens takes the money for first birdie.

A surprised Tom takes low putts with 31. The surprise was he got to keep the money.

The Passing of Jaco

Earlier this week TeeSetters awoke to the sad news that Jaco had passed away. JAco had been playing with Teeset over the last 10 years at least. I had the joy of playing with him many times over this period. In his early days he was a big hitter but mainly into the trees and both of us would spend time looking for balls whilst I’d be cursing Jaco was a much more refined gentleman and took it all in his stride.

Jaco was determined to become a better golfer and took the necessary steps by hitting the driving range and more importantly getting lessons and the improvement in his game was very quick. This level of dedication led him to being crowned club champion. He was on the rise as was his game and it was great to see his handicap falling and deservedly so. Unfortunately soon after this Jaco was hit with a serious illness which led to him leaving his position at The Shangri-La but after a long convalescence Jaco was back with TeeSet and Pocksia playing golf again. It was great to have a game with Jaco the little pocket rocket could slam a ball as far if not further than the best. His recovery seemed to be going well and he had just recently returned to full time employment and was looking forward to his new position and roster and believed it would give Diana a bit of break from him always lurking around the house.

Teeset was a much better place for having Jaco as a member of the TeeSet family and we will all miss him. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Diana and his family. A cereomy was held on Wednesday and his ashes were spread at sea off the shore from his apartment in Ancol.

Rest In Peace Jaco.

Kojo Monthly Medal Cengkareng

Monthly medal a week early due to EAster Holiday and TeeSet going on the Road to BAndung for the bash. Good numbers or the Medal and numbers are growing for the Bash. Please sign up for both.

If you cannot play in the Bash TeeSet has booked a Sunday game at Parahyangan on Easter Sunday. With RAmadan traffic low it is very reachable from JAkarta with a planned morning tee off. MAybe the best course in INdonesia.

See you swinging

El Presidente

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The Splendour that is Gading Raya

Gading Raya a popular course due to its flat wide layout. I know a few golfers with a fat wide layout but they are not as popular as Gading Raya. The buildings are going through a big renovation and the ladies locker room has been relocated to the ground floor and the restaurant is closed, hopefully for staff training also. TeeSet had nearly a maximum turnout on Sunday with 38 players, one having first traveled to Bogor Raya before returning to Gading Raya. We won’t mention this luckless fellow, ok Claudio your secret is safe with me.

We looked on time for a 12.30 start and Vijay with his late start was able to spend valuable time denied other golfers, practising his chipping and putting. Some guys get all the breaks. As we arrived at the tee box 1 so did the rain. It started as a trickle and turned into a mid-sized storm, you could still see the driving range so not that big according to Jens. After about 15 minutes the rain abated and we were off with Rosita, Siti and Jane in the leading group.

The next two flights had some folk competing in the TeeSet Matchplay opening round, the last group had some folk competing for coin. After we got off the first play was steady but not fast. The first hole the president with a cracking drive over the trees into position A had his match play competitor Jens in serious trouble being a good 50 metres in front of him and easy stricking range of the green. Jens cleared the ditch but pushed it wide, the President craftily stuck it in the canal, Jens visited the bunker the President put it on the green and then nailed a 15 metre putt to match the bogey from Jens but that 24 handicap comes in handy and the free shot on that hole was enough to move one up. The next 15 holes saw the battle sway in both directions until the 16th with another shot in hand the President got the job done. Jens did report that he was once the TeeSet Matchplay champion and it happened after a first round loss. Beware of Jens in round two. The nice thing about matchplay is when you have lost a hole you can practise things you wouldn’t normally try, unless of course you were lucky enough to get to the course early and have a late tee time like Vijay which affords you so much practise time it should be illegal. I think I will use my Presidential powers and move him up the list after the interleague round and ruin his game, through lack of practise.

Occasionally we caught up with the group in front and it looked like trouble for TeeSet Interleague VC Dean in his matchplay against Roger. In the other pairing Douglas was inching ahead of Velma with a fair bit of golf still to play. A brief rainstorm saw the brollys produced but the rain was not heavy enough to stop play. Bags was running hot and cold but finally was getting some nice consistency into the round. On the narrow short par 4 I slammed it into the creek. The caddy for some strange reason was on the stones in the creek carrying 5 golf clubs when BAgs and his caddy pointed out a non- existent snake. Down went the caddy but she was still dry and clubs were still in hand as we scrambled to her assistance she attempted to stand and fell into the deep part of the stream, at least it was fresh due to recent rains. One soggy caddy emerged clasping my clubs and the remnants of her pride when HANDY BAgs arrived towel in hand and commenced to dry her, a knight in shining armour. Two shots later the soggy caddy was replaced with a dry one as the first headed home to have a massage.

Encouraging words from the Matchplay master defending champion, Patrick Chaundy, helped me edge past Jens with 2 to go. A crap 3rd shot gave Jens a good opportunity but his putting on the hole came up short as I nailed a wedge back onto the green. With this talk of match play let’s go to the other winners; Roger barely raised a sweat as he moved past Dean 8 and 7 and Velma pulled off the biggest comeback since Lawrie won the Open, with a 1 hole victory over Douglas, who gave up a 4 point lead with 5 to play. Meanwhile on the back nine Diarmuid was battling Simone with Simone prevailing 5 and 4. We have quite a few first round games completed so please get your match organised ASAP.

On to the day’s winners

Alessandro tamed Gading with a colossal 45 Stableford points. Well done mate.

Hitoshi with a well struck 76 off the stick takes low gross and some money to make up for earlier losses in the day. Please explain?

3 blokes with birdies on their second hole. Well done Jude, Roger, and Fernando. I hope someone helped with Fernando’s laces before he left.

JP had low putts with a very low number of 24. Well done.

Alessandro, the winner of the first diners Handwash trophy. Well done and thanks for dinner.

Next week Pondok Cabe.

The first round of the JIL Matchplay season is at Pondok Cabe. TeeSet are looking at fielding a strong team this year and our team leaders have recruited well. Team will be announced later this week. Those TeeSetters not playing in the JIL please come along and play and support the mighty TeeSetters. Wear red.

Bandung Bash

This is the first of 3 out of town weekends that TeeSet have planned for the year. This is always a good one played on a lovely course. There is a kids fun park now right next door and the toll road drops you nearly at the front gate. The fast train is also an option. Get your name down on the list and have a great Easter golfing in the cool hills at Giri Gahana.

A bit on the side

The President has been running a Ramadhan event for the last 10 years and this is the 11th offering and will be played at Pondok Cabe on Friday the 22nd of March. Cheap religious golf with empty courses, cold beer and light traffic conditions send a message to the President if interested. I will put a MyGolf2U listing up soon.

Adios

Mr President

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TeeSet join DOGS at Modern for a Pleasant Sunday

Well it poured down on Sunday on the way to golf and the rain clouds were heading to Modern. This could be a long drive for nothing, methinks. Then I realise that it rains so rarely on TeeSet Sundays that most players only have umbrellas to give them shade. On arrival at Modern, having avoided Mr Google’s stupid Kampung directions, I arrived at the carpark which was fuller than a seaside outhouse on Boxing Day. Having dumped the Presidential Clubs at reception I took the Presidential car park on the roundabout just mere metres from the entrance. It’s good to be President. Basically a well executed illegal park that would have seen your car keyed in most western countries.

TeeSetters and DOGS were spaced out over a few long tables and John & Rod were welcoming players and collecting fees. The change rooms were overflowing and baggage chits were being handed out as all lockers were full. A bit of disgruntlement but soon forgotten and on return to the clubhouse everyone’s bag had been placed in a locker, quite a smooth operation.

The practise areas were crammed with people practising so much, it was nice to enjoy the cool environs of the clubhouse. A few golfers were getting on the putting juice before the game started others were having a late brunch. I was busy canvassing for next years election, like hell I was. George was back in good to see him back in town, looking for work or looking for retirement. Sunday golf indicates work.

DOGS had a rrange a semi-shotgun start off the back 9. The smiling assassin, Flannigan was in the group in front so I was feeling safe. The start was delayed by 15 minutes and then we were off the speed of play was fine the standard of play a bit iffy from the President, still suffering jetlag fro the 6 hour flight from Melbourne. That’s my excuse and I’m running with it.

The first games of the TeeSet match play were decided with Axel prevailing over Tek in a tight game 2:1. Joe had a win over Albert 4:3. Please get your games in ASAP. This Sunday presents a great opportunity at Gading Raya. Let Adhe no so she can set up the pairings. Sign up for this Sunday’s game on MyGolf2U

Upcoming events we have the Bandung BAsh over the Easter weekend. Spots are filling quickly so get your name down to avoid eternal disappointment. Those with kids there is a brand new fun park right next door to the hotel. Always a great weekend and good to be out of Jakarta.

In the not too distant future we have the World Cup so now is a good time to be mustering your country mates and working on uniforms.

A blazing big day/night on the Hash yesterday where another elite sporting body has taken me on as their leader, the stupidity of people and their picking of leaders here is only out done by the Republicans. At least I won’t end up in jail.

See ya round like a Renoir

Mr President GM

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