The August game was held at the beautiful Glenmarie Golf & Country Club, playing the Garden course. As a result of good organization by the Club & El Pres, 20 players including 3 guests (Martin Belderink, Kaz Takita & Joe Lacy) teed-off slightly early with a two tee box start.
The course itself was in very good condition though greens were rather slow so many people struggled with their putting, with few long putts dropping and many shots left short. A very long putt by Jarno for birdie on the Par 5 #16 was one of the few putting highlights from your scribes flight.
The weather was initially very hot but then became cool & overcast, with rain threatening to interrupt the round. However, it held off so the first flight was finished by ~ 5.10 pm and the others following soon after.
Eighteen of us then made our way to the nearby Lala Chong Seafood Restaurant in Ara Damansara, some of us via rather circuitous routes (see later), where we enjoyed good food ordered by El Pres, accompanied by numerous jugs of beer, plus good wines provided by RICHARD RODWELL (our sponsor for the wine prize). The evening wrapped up for most ~ 8pm.
Results
Given the tricky playing conditions mentioned above, only 6 players equaled or bettered their handicaps. The August medal winner by a considerable margin was John Arkinstall, with an impressive score of 89 for 47 (cut 11 !). Second was decided on countback in favour of Mike Smith with 92 for 42 (cut 2) ahead of Ricardo Castro with 87 for 42 (cut 1).
Full results below.
- NTP winner #2 : Jarno K (5.1m)
- NTP winner #5 : Kaswira (7.08m)
- NTP winner #12 : Joe Lacy (5.65m)
- NTP winner #17 : Ron Linden (3.63m)
- Lowest gross : Ted Parslow (85)
- Last birdie : Iain Wise
COTD
We had 4/5 nominations this month for COTD.
- Ted/Mike S – for poor driving/navigation on course, mixing up a Par 5 for a (very long) Par 3. As course designer, Ted Parslow should have known his way round
- Stan – for a 200m drive (vertically) which did not reach the ladies tee, and a second drive which hit a 100m marker and returned 100m to the tee
- Rick – for impatiently driving into the back of your scribes buggy, while the caddy was stood on the back, your scribe having paused to take photos for this report
- Dave E – for requesting an early tee-off for his flight so he would have time to compile the scores, then taking 45 minutes for the 10 minute drive to the restaurant due to a “Waze moment”
Voting was split, however the winner of this prestigious award was ultimately Ted (I only designed the greens) Parslow
Fines
Three honesty jugs this month (Stan & Rick for failing to reach ladies tee & John A for OB off tee). Ted & Kaswira were fined for being late.
November Away
Confirmed as Hua Hin from 14-19th November; further details to be provided later
September Game
The September game is tentatively at Sungei Long; details will be confirmed soon.
Sponsors
Our sponsors are a main reason that we can play at good golf courses and award members with trophies, attractive prizes as well as “KLOGS” signature golf balls. In order to show our appreciation we encourage members to support our sponsors.
Photos : courtesy of your Scribe & Ricardo
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