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INTER-COMMUNITY PRACTISE ROUND - 17 OCT SUNDAY

NON-KGS MEMBER TO PAY GREEN FEES. FOR BALLSWEEP IS RM50 PER PERSON.

PRACTICE ROUND - 17 OCT                       
FLIGHT 1 - 7.34 AM,  MATANG/SANTUBONG                
Albert Tanon      
Lester Simbas     
Magit Semong      
Jabing Bujing      
                   
FLIGHT 2                   
Andrew Peter      
Sipol Ambun   
Fabian Marip      
Johnny Peter     
                   
FLIGHT 3                   
Robert Elone      
Ik Talano   
Dominic Siron      
Martin Ben     
                   
FLIGHT 4                   
James Sinjeng      
Ahkim Sarok     
Anthony Abang     
Mike Magges      
                   
FLIGHT 5                   
Paul Ponar Sinjeng      
Ricky Nyowip     
Ricky Guing Senen     
David Phillip Jerol    
                   
FLIGHT 6                   
Walter Dior    
Jimson Jium            
Mosko Ruben (Dr)    
                   
FLIGHT 7                   
YB Dr. Jerip Susil (Captain)     
YB Datuk Peter Nansian     
YB Dato James Dawos     

BIDAYUH GOLF TEAM – INTER-COMMUNITY GOLF 2010

Congratulations to the selected golfers. This is the final names submitted for the team. 
BIDAYUH TEAM, INTER-COMMUNITY GOL;F 2010
23 OCT 2010

FULL NAME    CONTACT    CLUB    HDCP    T-SHIRT SIZE
GROSS            Oct-10  

1. Albert Tanon       019 8584979/ 082 619209    KGS    7    XL
2. Andrew Colin      019 8243631    MGC    12    L
3. Andrew Peter      019 8281336    KGS/PGC    12    XXL
4. Anthony Rupeau      019 8064357    BGC    10    XL
5. Eric Hendry    019 4897478    PGC    18    XL
6. Hygenius Kevin Akeu    019 8271380    KGS    15    XL
7. Lester Simbas      012 8866152    KGS/SCGR    7    XXL
8. Magit Semong      013 8047199    KGS/PGC    8    L
9. Richard Ruda      019 8853555    BGC    14    L
10. Sasim @Johnny Chai     016 2065252    KGS    9    M     

NETT                

1. Anthony Abang     013 8015454    KGS/PGC    18    XL
2. Andrew Ngisun     013 8026940    PGC    16    L
3. Dominic Arok      019 8884565    MGC    23    XL
4. Francis Joseph     012 8779104    MGC    21    XL
5. Ricky Gayok    010 3235108    KGS    13    XL
6. Ahkim Sarok     012 8089329    KGS/PGC    18    XL
7. David Phillip Jerol     019 8578842    KGS    23    L
8. Jabing Bujing      019 8653787    KGS/PGC    12    M
9. Fabian Marip      019 8871859    KGS/PGC    13    L
10. Ik Pahon Joyik     019 8893006    KGS    20    XL
11. James Sinjeng      019 8171357    KGS/SCGR    17    L
12. Johnny Peter     019 8172499    PGC    13    XXL
13. Mike Magges      019 8371863    DGCC    18    L
14. Paul Ponar Sinjeng      019 8569531    KGS/SCGR    18    M
15. Ricky Guing Senen      012 8805438    KGS/PGC    19    M
16. Robert Elone      019 8598889    KGS    13    L
17. Dominic Siron      019 8583989    KGS    15    L
18. Mosko Ruben (Dr)    016 8980429    KGS    20    L
19. Ricky Nyowip     012 8899275    PGC    18    XL
20. Sipol Ambun    012 8985135    KGS    13    L

            
SPECIAL GUESTS                

1. YB Dr. Jerip Susil (Captain)     013 8087007    KGS    19    L
2. Jimson Jium    013 8030388    PGC    25    XL
3. Michael James         KGS         L
4. Walter Dior     019 8172026    SCGR    24    L
5. YB Dato James Dawos     019 2257878    KGS    28    L

BIDAYUH GOLFERS 2010

NAME        CONTACT   

1. Ahkim Sarok         012 8089329
2. Albert Tanon        019 8584979
3. Albinus E Xavier        014 6944291      
4. Andrew Nyisun        013 8026940
5. Andrew Peter         019 8281336
6. Anthony Abang        013 8015454
7. Anthony Nogeh       
8. Anthony Rupeau        019 8064357
9. Ateng Jeros        016 8909575
10. Azman Gaong        014 8907558
11. Batrice Dayus        019 8883478
12. Chulin Serang        013 8641291
13. Dahim Nandot         013 8115799
14. Dany Neb          
15. Davin Nacholas (L)        019 8888840
16. Debrin Peter Kini       
17. Denny Neb        012 8836112
18. Direp       
19. Dominic Josip       
20. Dominic Siron         019 8583989
21. Dr Mosko Ruben        016 8980429
22. Dr Samuel Kiyui        019 8076677
23. Dr. Eric M. Mujan        013 8017779
24. Dr. Firdaus Abdullah        013 8030977
25. Dr. Mohd Hirman Ritom        019 8591897
26. Dr. Patau Rubis        019 8566251
27. Dunstan Cushin        019 8341536
28. Edwin Liban        019 8877301
29. Eric Hendry        019 8268155
30. Ernest John        012 8801069/013 8248081
31. Fabian Marip        019 8871859
32. Frankie Nyomboi        019 8579396
33. Gines Ruwia        013 8368233    
34. Hygenius Kevin Akeu         019 8271380
35. Ik Pahon Joyik         019 8893006
36. Ik Talano        013 8164919
37. Jabing Bujing        019 8653787
38. James Sinjeng        019 8171357
39. James Sinjeng        019 8171357
40. Jimson Jium        013 8030388
41. John Chamberlin Sirau         019 8582816
42. Johnny Kennedy        019 8553420
43. Johnny Peter        018 8172499
44. Johnny Sator        
45. Joseph Jindy        012 8902501
46. Kedong Luhat        
47. Lester Simbas        012 8866152
48. Luis Carnis        012 3109768
49. Lusus Lunan       
50. Magit Semong         013 8047199
51. Martin Ben        013 8014554
52. Michael James        019 8142117
53. Mike Mangges         019 8371863
54. Mohd. Juhin Abdullah       
55. Moses Jeros        013 8157517
56. Mrs. Dr. Hirman Ritom (L)       
57. Nicholas Andrew Lessem       
58. Niko Paduk        016 8914191
59. Patrick Kiyok         017 8092676
60. Paul Bond Chamberlin         019 8169646
61. Paul Ponar Sinjeng        019 8569593
62. Paul Shanon Barin       
63. Peggy Ahbeng       
64. Peter Selek       
65. Punjau Sepoi        013 8015785
66. Raymond Bang Mayal        013 8295792
67. Richard Michael Ruda       
68. Richard Ruda        019 8853555
69. Ricky Gayok        013 8164919
70. Ricky Guing Senen         012 8805438
71. Ricky Nyowip         012 8899275
72. Robert Elone         019 8598889
73. Sara William Juah       
74. Sasim @Johnny Chai        016 2065252
75. Sipol Ambun         019 8897551
76. Walter Dior        019 8172026
77. William Duncan        019 8787759
78. William Juah        019 8263355
79. YB Datuk Peter Nansian        013 8117777
80. YB Dr Jerip Susir        019 8787759
81. YB Dr. Jerip Susel        013 8087007

Golf Trip to North Borneo

Malaysia Day is time for celebration and celebration can mean many things to many Malaysian.

For us, its a golf trip of a lifetime.
Come September 15th, RGS, JS, JB and AP will tee-off somewhere up north, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri.

Merderka from our family, we'll be alone for once! Merdeka. Merdeka!

Proper Golf Course Etiquette

Proper Golf Course Etiquette
(Couresy of: http://www.cureaslice.com/golf_etiquette_rules.htm)

Golf is known as the "Gentleman's Game" (or gentlewoman's game). And it has earned this title for many reasons, and we'll address many of them to help explain exactly just how the written and maybe more so the unwritten rules have shaped the universal golf etiquette rules that we play the game by.

Did you know that golf is the only game in which you call your own penalties and fouls? It is up to the golfer to police their own round of golf. Golf is a game of honor, trust and integrity, and many life lessons can be learned from playing the game of golf because of the many opportunities to show your integrity whether you're playing in a golf tournament, or just a simple round on the weekend with some friends. You'll find that many of these pieces of golf etiquette will help shape you as a golfer, and as a person.

The rules of golf are strict, and there is a large emphasis put on the details. It's truly a game of inches, and often times millimeters. It's not too difficult to rack up penalty strokes if you're not paying attention, or if you don't know the rules. And it's strictly up to you to know the rules. Once you sign the scorecard at the the end of your round, you're putting your stamp of approval on that golf score saying you followed all of the rules. If you assume a rule, and write down a wrong score and sign your card, the only way you'll figure out it was the wrong score is when you get a big DQ written on your card for disqualified. Heck, you can even put a higher score on your card and sign it, and still get disqualified because it is inaccurate.

There are golf rules officials to consult with to help you understand a rule, but it is completely up to you to seek them out and ask for a ruling. Golf is not like baseball or basketball where the umpire or referees call the balls and strikes or the fouls. There is nothing left up to discretion or opinion in golf. The rules are hard and fast, and there is no "gray area". But what the rules also are is fair. Because we all have to play by them. If you choose not to play by the rules of golf, you're cheating yourself...and chances are, you're not that fun to play with. Because no one likes a cheater, in anything, especially golf.

There are two sets of rules in golf. The written rules set forth by the United States Golf Association (USGA), and you can get a golf rules book for pretty cheap from all sorts of outlets. Here is one outlet to get a Golf Rules Book if you're interested. And then there are the unwritten rules of golf. These unwritten rules can be described as the proper golf etiquette rules. And this is what we're going to explore on this page.
 

Honors on the tee
          o The golfer with the lowest score on the previous hole has earned honors, and it's standard in the game of golf that they are the first to tee off on the next hole.
          o If there is a tie on the previous hole, the golf honors stay with the golfer who last had a hole in which he/she had the lowest score.
    * Not talking in people’s backswing
          o This is just common courtesy and has been part of the game since its inception.
    * Not stepping in lines on the green
          o The "putting line" is the area directly between a golfer's ball and the golf cup on the green. And it is part of the golf etiquette not to step in this imaginary line out of courtesy to the other golfer.
          o Regardless of whether or not your footsteps will upset the grass on the green to potentially give the golfer a bad bounce on their putt or not, it is a well practiced piece of golf etiquette that you can either learn here now, or learn on the course when you offend someone by aimlessly walking in their line. This is a quick way to get on a golfer's bad side, especially if you've just met them and joined their foursome. Stepping in someone's line is unprofessional and amateur, and a really quick way to stamp "beginner" on your forehead.

Before we get any futher; if you're a beginner golfer, don't think that your poor golfing will offend the other players in your group. Many players that I've played with over the years think that that better golfers in their group are getting upset or impatient with their poor play...and there may come a time when this is true if it is way out of control, but I want you to understand something...and remember this:

"The quickest way to offend other golfers on the course is not the lack of your golfing ability, but it's your lack of golf etiquette."

If you're trying your best, and still hacking the ball around the course, trust me, you'll be a joy to play with just so long as you respect the game, and respect the other golfers you're playing with by paying attention to the little things pertaining to the unwritten golf etiquette rules.

The opposite is also true. If you're a great golfer, but your golf etiquette falls short, no one will want to play with you, and/or those that do will leave thinking that you're a jerk.
 

The person furthest from the hole goes first
          o It's standard practice to allow the golfer that is furthest away from the hole to play their ball first. For the most part, this piece of golf etiquette is forced upon us because it's unwise to walk in front of other players who are hitting their ball. You don't have to learn this lesson more than once. A golf ball screaming at you at over 100mph is not enjoyable.
          o If it's a toss up as to who is furthest away, then just decide between the two of you who will go first and communicate so you aren't both hitting at the same time.
          o Some players don't care if you hit at the same time as they do, but DON'T assume this is the case. Before a round, it's wise to establish with your playing partners whether or not they want to play "ready golf".
          o Ready golf is just a term that means, "if you're ready, then play your shot". WIthin reason, the players in the group agree to play their shots as soon as they're ready and not necessarily by who is furthest from the hole. Usually "ready golf" is played when time is short and the group is in a hurry.
          o The worst three words in golf pertains to this piece of golf etiquette: "You're still away.

Help other playing partners look for lost balls
          o When someone has hit their ball in the rough, it's good golf etiquette to at least offer to help them find their ball if they're having a hard time finding it. Some golfers won't care that much about a lost ball and won't take the time to look for it, especially if it's a really bad shot, but it's always nice to ask them if they need help.
          o Don't just go walk over to your ball and sit there waiting for them as they look for their ball by themselves. This is viewed as rude and poor golf etiquette. It gives the impression to the other golfer that you don't care about their ball. Now it may be the case that you don't care...thinking that is one thing, but outwardly showing that is another, and is a sign of poor golf etiquette.

Watch your shadow to keep it out of people’s lines or off of their ball while hitting
          o This is a subtle piece of golf etiquette, but it comes into play quite often when the sun is lower in the sky. This game has many distractions, and shadows moving in your swing while you're trying to concentrate on the shot is very disturbing.

          o Controlling where you put your shadow is a piece of golf etiquette that shows you're paying attention....or not paying attention. And you don't want to be the golfer that has to be asked by your playing partners to move your shadow because it's bothering them. You should be able to think quickly enough on the course to know that that would be bothersome to them.
          o I know that this bothers me. Heck, I don't like putting through shadows of trees that are between me and the cup because it throws my depth perception off and foggies up the read of the putt when trying to determine the amount of break to play in the put. So speaking from experience, you'd be wise to watch where your shadow falls and move it accordingly, especially on the green, but also whenever anyone is hitting a golf shot.

First one to hole their putt on the green, replaces the flag
          o It's good practice to grab the flag after you hole out your putt. If you're the first to hole your putt, you'll have plenty of time to grab the flag while the others in your group finish out their balls.
          o This helps to speed play, and it's a common courtesy to the rest of your group.
          o Don't forget to do this because it's bad golf etiquette to make the last person to finish the hole also have to walk over and grab the flag. If this happens, and the course is busy and there are people waiting back in the fairway for the green to clear, this extra few seconds leaves a bad impression on your group to the group(s) behind you.

Leave your bag on the side of the green closest to the next tee
          o Just like the previous piece of golf etiquette, it's a good idea to strategically plan ahead when you set your bag down by the green. This will help to speed play.
          o Before you put your bag down by the green, figure out where the next tee is, and use that as your guide as to what side of the green you set your golf bag down. Don't worry about where your ball is as much, but instead, play efficiently and keep in mind that the group playing behind you won't be waiting on the tee for you when you're just getting to the green. But if it's busy, they will be waiting for you on the tee when you hole your putt out.
          o If your golf bag is on the opposite side of the green from where the next tee is, the group behind you will notice that. And if this becomes a habit throughout the round, this frustration generally adds up. And you don't want to be known as the slow golfers. Like I said before...it's not the lack of golfing ability that other golfers will generally get frustrated with, but poor golf etiquette and slow play will certainly rub other golfers the wrong way.
          o This is one way that you can help speed up play and show that you're paying attention to not only your own game, but the other golfers as well.
 

Repair your ball marks
          o This should be self-explanatory. If you hit your approach shots high enough in the air so that when they land on the green they make an indention, also known as a ball mark, repair it before leaving the green.
          o This not only helps putts roll smoother for people playing behind you, but it saves the actual greens as well. If ball marks or pitch marks are left unfixed for a day or two, they become brown spots on the green where no grass grows for awhile, and this is more golf etiquette for the greenskeepers than it is for fellow golfers.
          o Respect the course and the game, and clean up after yourself.

Replace your divots
          o This goes hand in hand with the previous comment. Like ball marks, divots should be replaced after your shots as well.
          o Some types of grass will stick together better than others, and this makes for replacing golf divots much easier when they're all in one big chunk, as opposed to scattering a number of smaller chunks of grass and dirt. Within reason, try to repair your divots because grass grows back much quicker when you do.
          o If some divots aren't replaced, it may take until the next year for grass to grow back. This is strongly determined by the climate in which you live.
          o If faced with a choice between slowing the group down behind you or replacing your divot. Always replace your divot, and make the group behind you wait. There is no justification for golfers to be upset by slowing play to replace a divot...that's a legitimate part of the game.
 

Rake the bunkers when done hitting a sand shot
          o Hitting your shot in the bunker is bad enough, but having to deal with your ball landing in someone else's unraked footprints, is inexcusable on the golf course.
          o Show some etiquette and common courtesy. Nobody likes to be in the sand, and the last thing you want to do after finally hitting your ball out of the sand is go back into the damn bunker and spend more time in it...but you have to.
          o Take your medicine, and show some golf etiquette to the groups playing behind you and leave no trace.

Hit a provisional ball if you even think you might not be able to find your first one
          o Most casual golfers don't play the game of golf by the rules when it comes to out of bounds or lost balls. They don't want to take the time to go back to the tee and hit another ball and make everyone wait. Although this is what the rules say to do.
          o Plan ahead, and even if there is any doubt about whether or not you'll be able to find your ball, hit a second ball from the tee, known as a provisional ball, so if you can't find your first ball, you can still play the game by the rules and not make the entire group wait for you to go back to the tee and hit again.
          o In tournament play, this is a must. Don't be embarrassed to tee another ball up. Because let me tell you, it won't be even a fraction of the embarrassement you'll feel having to hike back to the tee after searching for five minutes for your first ball.
          o You'll save yourself, and probably more importantly your playing partners, a good five or ten minutes by playing a provisional ball instead of having to walk all the way back to the tee.
 

Remind the person to put their ball marker back if you've asked them to move it
          o Often times in the game of golf, a golfer who's ball has come to rest on the green will be directly between your ball and the hole. And because the player furthest from the hole always putts first, sometimes you'll need to ask that golfer to move their ball marker (usually a round coin of some sort).
          o Because they were nice enough to move their marker for you, return the favor and remind them to move their marker back in case they forget before they hit their putt. If they don't replace their ball, by the golf rule book, this would be a two stroke penalty on the golfer that you had asked to move their ball. You don't need that hanging over your head, so some good golf etiquette and remind them to replace their ball correctly.
          o A great example of this is when Tiger Woods won his third US Amateur Championship in a row in 1996. On the final day when they play 36 holes of match play to determine the winner, Steve Scott, Tiger's opponent, asked Tiger to move his ball one club head length before Scott hit his putt because it was directly in line between Scott's ball and the hole. After Scott hit his putt, Tiger began to place his golf ball behind his coin to prepare for his putt, except one thing...his coin was in the wrong place. Scott spoke up, and reminded Tiger to move the marker back to it's original place. Tiger proceeded to do so and hit his putt, and went on to win the US Amateur on the 38th hole in sudden death. If Scott wouldn't have told Tiger to replace his coin before putting, Tiger would've incurred a two stroke penalty and definitely would've lost that hole to Scott...and as it turns out, that one hole would've been enough to give Scott the victory in the Championship in regulation. Put yourself in Steve Scott's shoes for a second. Would've you reminded Tiger to replace his ball marker? Or would've you stayed silent and watched Tiger as he putted from the wrong place all the while knowing he was doing it...forcing him to lose the hole? This is the kind of etiquette and integrity the game of golf was founded upon. That action was truly gentlemanly, and a prime example of why this game is coined a "gentleman's game."
 

Always yell FORE if your ball will end up close to anyone
          o This is a common courtesy of grand proportions. It's not embarrassing to have to yell FORE because you hit a bad shot. Swallow your pride and yell it loud.
          o Nothing is worse than being hit by a golf ball without having any warning it was even coming. Now place yourself in the person's shoes who hit the golf ball...now how do you feel after not yelling FORE?
          o Other people's safety should be your main concern. In fact, you're liable for where your golf ball goes. So do everyone a favor, and do yourself a favor, and yell FORE if anyone is in danger. You would want the same done for you if the tables were turned.
 

Let faster groups play through if you’re the reason the round is slow
          o It's common practice to allow faster groups to play though if you're holding up play.
          o Many beginners have to do this because of the shear amount of strokes it takes them to complete a round....those swings add up and equal extra time. So faster, more experienced golfers will usually catch up to slower players. Show some good golf etitquette and let the faster groups play through...it'll make them happy, and you'll play better golf as well because you won't worry about slowing other groups down.
          o Fact is, if you're new to the game of golf, you're probably already a little self-conscious of your golf swing and how you play...the last thing you want are people behind you the entire round breathing down your back adding extra pressure to each shot. So do yourself a favor and relieve some of that pressure instead of trying to rush your shots. Let the group play through...heck, you may have to let three or four groups play through...and that's okay.
          o Also, if you've lost a ball and spending a lot of time looking for it....let the group behind you play through, it's great etiquette. The group behind you will appreciate it instead of having to wait for you...and you'll appreciate it because it gives you that much more time to find your ball, save you a couple strokes, and save you 3 or 4 bucks at the same time.
 

Don’t talk to other people’s golf ball
          o Let them tell the ball to get down, or bite or hook, etc. It’s patronizing, and plus, the ball will never listen to either of you. It might sound like you’re helping them, or show that you’re concerned for their shot, but really it’s insulting.
          o The old adage holds true here, "if you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all."
 

Don’t pick up other balls on the course unless you’re absolutely sure that it doesn’t belong to anyone else who might be looking for it from another hole.
          o It stinks when you're the golfer who hit a ball in the rough, and know that it should be there, but magically it has disappeared into the hands of a golfer playing a different hole going in opposite directions.
 

Always check your ball to be sure it’s yours before hitting a shot
          o It’s embarrassing for you if you hit another person’s ball, and it wastes time of your group at the same time.
          o Mark your ball uniquely so you know that it's yours for sure. Just playing a Titleist 2 or a Nike 1 golf ball isn't always different enough.
 

Don’t hit into people if they’re playing slow,
          o This is a very dangerous way of trying to get a point across. If you think you can reach a green while people are still putting, wait….when in doubt, wait. You’d just have a wait again on the next hole anyway, it won’t hurt to wait.
 

If you wear golf shoes, realize that you’re wearing them
          o Shuffling your feet on a golf green is not only bad for people’s putting lines, but it’s disrespectful to the course superintendent and grounds crew. If you don’t know how to walk with golf shoes on, then don’t wear them.
          o Walking with golf shoes on takes a little getting used to if you are normally shuffle or drag your feet. Doing this with golf shoes on a golf green is destructive and doesn't show good golf etiquette.
                 

Tap down spike marks AFTER you putt
          o There aren’t many “spike” marks on greens anymore since most courses don’t allow metal spikes, but when you see them, tap them down with your putter as a courtesy for the next group behind you.
 

If you’re playing out of an adjacent fairway, wait for all the players that are actually playing the hole that you’ve hit your ball onto to play before getting in their way and making them wait.
          o In this case, since you've hit an unconventional shot and are playing in a fairway that is not the intended fairway for the particular hole you're on, it is proper golf etiquette to wait until the group that is actually playing that hole to hit their shots and clear out of your way before you hit.
          o You're a guest on their hole, the honors belong to those actually playing the correct fairway.
 

Keep a close eye on your bad shots
          o Watch your bad shots land. It’s the worst when you’ve hit a bad shot and then turn away in disgust. You have no idea where your ball is…and because you haven’t watched the ball, you’re solely reliant on your playing partners to tell you where it is.
          o Your ball is your responsibility, and the time when you need to watch it the most is when it isn’t flying down the middle of the fairway. We’ve all been there, and it’s difficult to watch our ugly shots, but it’s these shots you need to pay the closest attention to. Pick out a land mark to reference to help you find it when you get closer. This makes it much easier.

Saturday June 5, 2010

Mangit is top Bidayuh golfer

Story and photo by KERNI PUAH
sarawakstar@thestar.com.my

MANGIT SEMONG won the Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Challenge Trophy in the Gross category in the fifth World Bidayuh Golf Championship (WBGC) held at the Sarawak Club Golf Resort in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), recently.

Mangit playing to seven handicap signed off with a six-over 78 to beat six-handicaper Albert Tanon by three strokes. Tanon returned with a score of 81. Third place went to Anthony Pupea with his gross score of 82.
Ik Talano (handicap 13) with the score of 83 settled for fourth place, winning it on countback from fifth place Lester Simbas (handicap 7).

Ik Pahon Joyik, president of DBNA was declared the nett champion. He won it on countback from second and third place winners Ricky Guing and Datuk Peter Nansian, respectively. All three players had identical total of 69.

The championship, which first started in 2006, attracted 61 Bidayuh golfers this year including three women.
Among the VIPs who took part in the tournament were Deputy Tourism Minister, Datuk Dr James Dawos Mamit, Assistant Minister of Environment and Public Health Datuk Peter Nansian, Bengoh Assemblyman Dr Jerip Susil and Ik Pahon Joyik.

Manyin gave away the prizes to the winners during lunch held after the game.
WBGC players’ relations and promotion officer Ricky Guing said the response to this year’s championship was overwhelming.

Manyin in his speech at the prize-giving ceremony promised that he would continue to support the event.
He said the tournament, apart from promoting golfing among Bidayuh, was also a very good platform for the participants to meet each other to do business networking.

WBGC - GREAT TURNOUT EXPECTED

Please be informed that light breatfast will be provided and therefore participants are encouraged to come before 7 am. Tee-off is staggered and first flight to start at 7.42 am.

• Registration - From 6.45 am (declare your lowest handicap. cutoff handicap is 24).
• Distribution of special T-Shirt. Please wear them for the game to show your support.
• Breakfast
• Ready at respective tee-box.
• 7.42 AM - First Flight Tee-off.

Play your best and good luck. 

SUGGESTED DRAWS – WBGC2010

NOTE: If you have any specific request for flights, please let me know and we will try to accommodate your request. Be warned though that our best may not be to your best interest.

SUGGESTED DRAWS – WBGC2010
NOTE: If you have any specific request for flights, please let me know and we will try to accommodate your request. Be warned though that our best may not be to your best interest.

FLIGHT 1 - GARDEN - 7.42 AM
1. YB DATUK PETER NANSIAN
2. YB DATO' DR JAMES DAWOS MAMIT
3. YB DR JERIP SUSIL
4. IK PAHON JOYIK

FLIGHT 2 - GARDEN - 7.50 AM
5. DATUK NYOMEK
6. DR MOSKO REUBEN
7. DOMINIC JOSEP
8. ROBERT ELONE

FLIGHT 3 - GARDEN - 7.58 AM
9. DABRIN PETER KINI
10. WINSEL ATOS
11. DAHIM NANDOT
12. MARTIN BEN

FLIGHT 4 - GARDEN - 8.06 AM
13. RICKY NYOWIP
14. IK TALANO
15. ANDREW COLLIN
16. MICHAEL JAMES

FLIGHT 5 - GARDEN - 8.14 AM
17. ANTHONY RUPEA
18. MANGGIT SEMONG
19. ALBERT TANON
20. RICHARD RUDA

FLIGHT 6 – GARDEN – 8.22 AM
21. ALICE RICHARD RUDA (L)
22. HELEN ANTHONY RUPEA (L)
23. CHRISTIANE RICHARD RUDA (L)
24. DAVIN NICHOLAS ANDREW (L)

FLIGHT 7 – GARDEN – 8.30 AM
25. PATRICK KIYOK
26. DAVID PHILLIP
27. JOHNNY SATOR
28. ERIC HENDRY

FLIGHT 8  – GARDEN  - 8.38 AM
29. HYGENUS KAVIN AKEU
30. PAUL PONAR SINJENG
31. AHKIM SAROK
32. ANDREW NYISUN

FLIGHT 9 – JUNGLE – 7.42 AM
33. ANDREW PETER
34. JABING BUJING
35. JAMES SINJENG
36. RICKY GUING SENEN

FLIGHT 10 – JUNGLE – 7.50 AM
37. DOMINIC SIRON
38. MOSES JEROS
39. LESTER SIMBAS
40. FABIAN MARIP

FLIGHT 11 – JUNGLE –  7.58 AM
41. EDWARD LUAK
42. JIMSON JIUM
43. JOHNNY PETER
44. NELSON PETER KINI

FLIGHT 12 – JUNGLE – 8.06 AM
45. LOUIS CHANIS NTUP
46. MIKE MANGGES
47. PAUL SHANNON
48. PHILLIP CAMBELL

FLIGHT 13 – JUNGLE – 8.14 AM
49. WILLIAM DUNCAN
50. DR SAMUEL KIYUI
51. WILLIAM JUAH
52. WALTER DIOR

FLIGHT 14 – JUNGLE – 8.22 AM
53. EDWIN LIMBAN
54. RICHARD WELLIS SINYEM
55. JOSEPH JINDY
56. LUSUS LUNAN

FLIGHT 15 – JUNGLE – 8.30 AM
57. MABLE SAHIM
58. WILTON MARTIN
59. RAYMOND BANG LIPAN
60. NICHOLAS ANDREW LISSEM

This year's Championship will be bigger and better than ever

World Bidayuh Golf Championship 2010:

(YB Datuk Michael Manyin Jawong Challenge Trophy)

TOURNAMENT BRIEF

WORLD BIDAYUH GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2010 #6

Date: Saturday, 29th May 2010
Venue: Sarawak Club Golf Resort, UNIMAS

Tee-off: 7.45 AM

Challenge Trophy for Gross Champion

Challenge Trophy for Nett Champion

Novelties Prizes

Tournament Fee: RM50 Only.

Limited slots are available. Please confirm your participation by calling Mr Lester Simbas, Sarawak Club Golf Resort at 012-8866152 or send SMS to 012-8805438. State your full name and handicap. Payment of tournament fee and Registration can be made at the counter after 7.00 AM.

Rules Highlights

The competition will be held according to Rules of Amateur Status approved by the Royal and Ancient ( R&A )Golf of St. Andrews and local rules as described by the Organising Committee.

Eligibility & Participation

You are eligible to participate if your father or mother is of Bidayuh heritage.

Lady Golfers

Bidayuh ladies who wish to participate shall be placed together to compete with men.

Format

The championship will be decided by stroke play (Gross over Nett) over 18 holes. Player need to `hole-out' to complete the hole.

Gross Champion shall be declared WBGC 2010 Champion.

Gross Prizes

5 prizes ( 1st till 5th )

Nett Prizes

10 prizes ( 1st till 10th )

Novelty Prizes

NTP (2 par 3s)

Longest Drive

NTL

Tee-Off-Time

Tee-off at 7.45 AM. The players should arrive at the respective teeing grounds 10 minutes before the starting time.

If the player arrives at his starting point, ready to play, within 5 minutes after his starting time, in the absence of circumstances which warrant waiving the penalty or disqualification as provided in Rule 33-7, the penalty for failure to start on time is 2 strokes. Penalty for lateness beyond 5 minutes is DISQUALIFICATION.

Deciding Ties

In the event of a tie, the tie shall be decided by a count back ( OCB ) system of matching score cards in the order as decided by the tournament committee. Hole 18 shall be considered as the last hole played.

Serious Breach of Etiquette

A penalty of DISQUALIFICATION under Rule 33-7 will be imposed if the committee determines that a player has committed "serious breach of etiquette" as follows:

a. Use of hand phone or other means during a stipulated round to disturb or distract other players.

b. Verbal abuse of fellow competitors, officials or staff.

c. Other unbecoming conduct or behavior.

Discipline and Etiquette

The failure of any player to attend the prize presentation ceremony will forfeit their prizes.

Participation Fee

The committee had agreed to impose the entrance fee to RM50 for each participant. 

Management of Championship

The WBGC Championship shall be managed by the Tournament Committee whose decisions in all matters relating to the championship shall be final.

TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME

6.30 AM - 7.10 AM: Arrival of Guests and Participants / Registration

7.15 AM: Official Launching of the Tournament by YB Michael Manyin

7.30 AM: Proceed to the designated holes

7.45 AM: Tee-Off

1.00 PM: Prize Giving Lunch

PRIZE GIVING LUNCH PROGRAMME

1.00 PM: Arrival of Guests and Participants

- Introduction by the MC

- Lunch Served

- Welcoming Speech by the WBGC OC

- Prize Giving

- Function ends

DRAWS AND FLIGHTS SHALL BE MADE ON 27 MAY 2010

ONLY 64 SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE (16 FLIGHTS).
IF YOUR NAME IS MISSING, PLEASE SMS 012-8805438.

WBGC 2010 - 29 MAY, SARAWAK GOLF CLUB & RESORT

WATCH this page for news update but keep 29 May, Saturday booked for World Bidayuh Golf Championship.

Bidayuh Golf (Hatch Jay) Invitation 2010

Date: Saturday, 1th May 2010 (Labour Day)
Venue: Sarawak Club Golf Resort, UNIMAS
Start: Shot-Gun, 7.45am

Special Tournament Fees for Participant: RM75 inclusive of Green Fee, Buggy, lunch, prizes
Eligibility & Participation
By Invitation Only. Cut-off Handicap for gentlemen: 24.

Format
The championship will be decided by stroke play (Nett over Gross) over 18 holes.

Gross Prizes
Nett Prizes
Novelty (NTP)

Tee-Off-Time
Shot-gun starts at 7.45 AM. The player should arrive at the respective teeing grounds 10 minutes before the starting time.

TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME

7.15 am: Registration
7.30 am: Proceed to the designated holes
7.45 am: Shotgun Start/ Prize Giving Lunch

Garden 1 - FLIGHT 1:
Pauline Cham;
Jenny Chong;
Datin Rovena Chok;
Sim Boi Siang;

Garden 2 - FLIGHT 2:
Mike Mangges;
Eric Henry;
Fabian Marip;
William Juah;

Garden 3 - FLIGHT 3:
Arthur Kong;
Disis Manuk;
M.Donney Mustafa;
Hong How Kiong;

Garden 4 - FLIGHT 4:
Dr. Eric M. Mujan;
Dr. Firdaus Abdullah;
Ik Pahon Joyik;
Paul Ponar Sinjeng;

Garden 5 - FLIGHT 5:
Andrew Nyisun;
Dominic Siron;
Johnny Peter;
Sipol Ambun;

Jungle 1 - FLIGHT 6:
Walter Dior;
Michael James;
Ik Talano;
Richard Wellis;

Jungle 2 -FLIGHT 7:
Punjau Sepoi;
Alex Chuan;
San Cassie Clifford;
J.Herman Tungin;

Jungle 3 - FLIGHT 8:
Ricky Guing Senen;
Ricky Nyowip;
James Sinjeng;
Andrew Peter;

Jungle 4 -FLIGHT 9:
Hygines Kavin Akeu;
Magit Semong;
Albert Tanon;
Simon Cheam.

10 Rules for Good Golf Etiquette

By Arnold Palmer
With Guy Yocom
August 2008

I. Don't be the slowest player

In my casual games at Bay Hill, we get around in under four hours -- and that's in fivesomes. Evaluate your pace of play honestly and often, and if you're consistently the slowest one in your group, you're a slow player, period. Encourage everyone to move quickly enough so you find yourself right behind the group in front several times, both early and late in the round.

Remember the old staples of getting around in good time: Play "ready golf" (hit when ready, even if you aren't away) until you reach the green, be prepared to play when it's your turn on the tee and green, and never search for a lost ball for more than five minutes.

II. Keep your temper under control

In the final of the Western Pennsylvania Junior when I was 17, I let my putter fly over the gallery after missing a short putt. I won the match, but when I got in the car with my parents for the ride home, there were no congratulations, just dead silence. Eventually my father said, "If I ever see you throw a club again, you will never play in another golf tournament." That wake-up call stayed with me. I haven't thrown a club since.

Throwing clubs, sulking and barking profanity make everyone uneasy. We all have our moments of frustration, but the trick is to vent in an inoffensive way. For example, I often follow a bad hole by hitting the next tee shot a little harder -- for better or worse.

III. Respect other people's time

Because time is our most valuable commodity, there are few good reasons for breaking a golf date. Deciding last-minute to clean the garage on Saturday, or getting a call that the auto-repair shop can move up your appointment by a day, just doesn't cut it.


Always make your tee times, and show up for your lesson with the pro a little early. Social functions are no exception.

IV. Repair the ground you play on

I have a penknife that's my pet tool for fixing ball marks, but a tee or one of those two-pronged devices is fine. As for divots, replace them or use the seed mix packed on the side of your cart.

Rake bunkers like you mean it. Ever notice that the worse the bunker shot, the poorer the job a guy does raking the sand? Make the area nice and smooth -- don't leave deep furrows from the rake. Before you exit the bunker, ask yourself, Would I be upset if I had to play from that spot?

V. Be a silent partner

During one of my last tour events as a player, I noticed another pro making practice swings in my field of vision as I was getting ready to hit a shot. I stopped, walked over and reminded him (maybe too sternly) that it was my turn to play. The point is, stand still from the time a player sets himself until the ball has left the club.

Even with the advent of spikeless shoes, the etiquette rule of never walking in someone's line of play on the putting green is an absolute. The area around the hole in particular is sacred ground. The first thing to note when you walk onto a green is the location of every ball in your group, then steer clear of their lines to the hole.

Know where to stand and when to keep quiet. Position yourself directly across or at a diagonal from a player setting up. Never stand on the line of play, either beyond the hole or directly behind the ball. When a player is about to hit a shot, think of the fairway as a cathedral, the green a library.

VI. Make your golf cart 'invisible'

Carts are very much a part of the modern game. Think about it: They're mentioned on the backs of scorecards, discussed in the Decisions on the Rules of Golf, bags and other items are designed specifically for them, and they're used at most courses. The sheer pervasiveness of them makes cart etiquette vitally important.

Your goal when driving a cart should be to leave no trace you were there. Because we tend to look where we're going and not where we've been, it's easy to damage the turf and not realize it. Avoid wet areas and spots that are getting beaten up from traffic. Golfers tend to play "follow the leader" and drive in single file out to the fairway before branching off. It's usually better to "scatter" -- everyone take a different route -- so cart traffic is spread out.

VII. Always look your best

From Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen to Ben Hogan and Sam Snead to Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, the best players have been meticulous about their appearance. Their clothing has been sharp, and not one of them has shown up on the first tee with his cap backward, mud caked on his shoes, or his shirttail hanging out. (My shirt often came untucked, but it was my swing that did it. I started with it tucked in!)

Your appearance speaks volumes about you as a person, and the neatly appointed golfer, like a businessman or someone headed to church, gives the impression he thinks the golf course and the people there are special.

VIII. Turn off the cell phone

Nobody knows less about technology than I do. But I know enough to recognize a cell phone when it rings in my backswing. If I had my way, cell phones would be turned off at all times on the course, but most clubs have given in to the fact that people are going to use them. I don't know all the gadgets and settings on those phones, but do whatever you have to do to keep it quiet. And if you absolutely have to make a call, move away from the other players. And keep the call so brief that they don't even know you made it.

IX. Lend a hand when you can

It's easy to help out your fellow players, if you just pay attention. One obvious way is looking for lost balls -- better yet, watching errant shots so they don't turn into lost balls. Pick up that extra club left on the fringe or the headcover dropped next to the tee, and return it to its owner after saying, "Nice shot!" And if you see a cart out of position or a provisional ball that needs picking up, don't just walk by.

X. Learn the little things

There are a hundred bits of etiquette I haven't mentioned, like laying the flagstick down carefully, tamping down spike marks when you're walking off a green, letting faster groups play through, and so on. All of these things are learned by observing, with a sharp eye and a considerate heart. Just know that golf has a way of returning favors, and every piece of etiquette you practice will be repaid tenfold.

Monthly Medal Prison Golf

Two OBs and three double bogeys and still be placed as 7th Nett winner with a two-under. First taste of victory 2010. But it could have been better. Could as we all know is a non-word in golf.

One aspect of my game that has to be improved fast is my putting. With the help of my new-found love 'Tiffany' and its c-groove technology, I hope more golf balls are fining its way into the holes quite easily...IMO. It seemed to be that way yesterday.

OMG, its a long way to go. Mind game is not my forte but am working on it.

TOP SECRET

Three types

There are three types of Bidayuh golfers in the world when it comes to new equipment.

Type One golfer like JB refuses to try any new sticks that look funny or draw funny glances from partners or competitors…until RGS cast his spells and look at his club now… an FT Fusion. OMG!

Type Two golfer like RGS actually seeks out bizarre, artistic, clubs: branding-iron putters (Gauge design, Bettinardi, Kevin Burns, Heavy Putter, Titlelist, voodoo), square-headed drivers, irons with nubs and bumps and cavities. That explains countless number of golf clubs passed through my hand like Precept, G2, G5, G10, Daiwa, Honma, S-Yard, e21, FT and more recently FT-ibrid.

Type Three golfer don't give a rip, as long as it works. That’s JS. But that was before. Now it may not work anymore. His equipment is so old that I could use my grandma old broomstick as putter and it would still perform better to sweep the dirt and dust out there.

I like to think I'm a Type Two because the game of golf should be played with whatever technology out there to make me compete with the best but I have a soft spot for the most ugly duckling and outrageous golf club there is.

I am after all a fan of Loudmouth Golf.

Weekend in pictures

Bitter Truth Tears The Throat

We never wanted to believe and acknowledge that personal vendetta sometimes play a major part to one's performance. It certainly was the case yesterday. Who would believe just 24 hours earlier AP was the subject of laughter when he emerged from a rare humiliation of being the ONLY guy left to lick his wound for getting 'Full Moon' solely by himself. But tlike all great heros, AP can turn that biterness into his nest deadly ammunition to inflict exactly the same thing the following day - to render RGS, JB and yes the likes of JS as 'werewolves in a full moon night'. Yes, a very rare occasion to inflict all the three jokers 'full moon' at once!

(Picture shows AP as sole 'Honeymoon' player. Notice full moon at the background for added spice! AP has the last laugh next day!)

I blame this on being professional. RGS has the chance to prevent this from happening but his good friend and partner has other ideas when at hole 2, Jungle he prevented RGS to score his first skin. Well it was another 'itu saja persembahan dari saya'. Since then AP keep on 'drill baby drill' his tee shot when no one could see until it settle in the hole(s).

JS on the other hand, has all the local knowledge to bring him through and with the new weapon still shaky in RGS hands, JS has found more ways than one to unsettle RGS in every hole there is. This once again proved that yes local knowledge about the course counts.

But in a rare moment of exhibition, AP, JB and RGS taught JS how good chip/pitch can be executed exquisitely in hole 17, par 3 nothing less. Even his tee-off had majestically put his ball in the middle of the green against the likes of AP, JB and RGS who has found the rough, all three parred the holes leaving JS to three-putted ened with a shamed bogey. He did that twice! Oh No.

JB what can I say. After ten tries RGS has yet to cause any damage to his amoury and with the new FT9 added to his repertoire, what else can hurt JBBO?

I wonder what next.

Weapon of No Choice Use By JS

Taylormade 200 Iron (picture top-left) is made popular by my good friend and nemesis JS. While the golf world is buzzing with newest stealth technology club, my friend is very loyal to his Iron 200 relics. Even his most trusted supporter is using a slightly modern G5 made by Ping for battle. And both are hoping to outgun a young man (JBBO) with age on his side backed by S-Yard Iron U-21 combined force with Element E-21 in the hands of RGS. You know lah JBBO.

For those roving but untrained eyes out there, a picture is worth a thousand words. Please identify JS's Weapon Of Choice for this coming weekend.

Thank you.

JabRick on a rampage!

Wild, crude, untried, untested and uncoordinated. That is how to describe the latest team in golf - JabRick. The first blood was spilled by JasAp combination and that hurt bad.

For all the bravado and heroic play by RGS and the team still ended up loser. That was then. Well wind of change blew fast and furious. Then came the new weapons in the crafty hands of JB. Watching him chips is like witnessing poetry in motion. Really. Since then JabRick never look back regardless of where the battle ground was Siol, Matang or Prison you name it and the results are the same - JabRick on the winning side. What is more satisfying is the fact that both men are good drivers! A team player and yes, good at it. JB Bo for example is a versatile humanoid who can putt bear-footed and at the end of the day end up a winner again. His mind is so focused on winning as a team that sadly he too ended up losing his underwear! I strongly suggest for him to lodge a police report within twenty-four hours!
Camel Active undies is not cheap and Perry Anak Gear sock is popular amongst thieves.

But on the other side of the coin, his exploit today will leave a deep wound in the minds of our nemesis - a badly beaten JaSap!

Sadly this will be the last of the team played together as it is tough to be the owner of three losing streaks - unheard of considering the huge talent within the team. Two very good putts from JS does not guarantee winning since golf is played on 18-hole duration.

JB, our next trip please be a good bus driver. Bad weapon is not an excuse. Thanks for the fun. You are great spot.

How can you protect yourself from being a victim of counterfeiters?

As a golfer one must be very aware of what club to use and where to buy them. I am a regular buyer of golf clubs online and throughout the years, I have been pretty careful to ensure that the website that I frequent is safe.

As you all know there are hundreds of fake golf-club-selling websites out there which strive by selling fake clubs in bulks and are advertised as 'brand new'.

I have recently found articles and would like to show the links here on
CONSUMER ALERT – COUNTERFEIT CLUBS and
NINE WAYS TO AVOID BEING FOOLED BY COUNTERFEITS.

You have been warned.

Choice of weapon matters!

I used to say if I really want a putter, any putter, I could just improvise my old grandma’s broomstick with a crossed plank nailed and used as a putter. Provided the hole is bigger than normal, an untrained putting stroke might just do the job. But 18 holes later how many putts would I make? 1, 2 or none. In this case the results does not matter because the stroke that produces it might be ‘retarded’ and so chances are the improvised broomstick might not last the second day.

A good carpenter might say it does not really matter if you have a good tools as long as you have the will and hunger to produce artistic craft. But that good carpenter will be the first to admit that a good tool might get the job done quickly.

There you have it.

JS will argue till he’s blue and black to say that the Taylormade iron of 2002 model (bought just after Iraq/Iran war!) might still get the job done. Let’s face it. JS will be constantly confronted by the glistering shines and reflection bouncing off JB’s newest 2008 FT iron and that distraction to JS's fragile swing posture can induce and generate cold sweat on his weak knees. Or the sweet but devastating sound of AP’s Ping wood cracking golf ball at 180 MPH is not needed to send him into tailspin every now and then.

If JS is not intimidated by that as he always claim, it’s a lie. A lie so well disguised that any weak soul will take it as the absolute truth.

If you recall yesterday’s episode which happened when all of his flight mates (RGS, AP and JB) literally fell asleep on the green (Matang hole 6) while poor JS shove and smashed what looked like an attempt at three jumping frogs next to the green behind the trees. All that happened (like it or not) under the keen observation of the president of DBNA!

JS, age maybe catching up but you still have every right to enjoy the highest form of technology man can produce today and at a cheaper price…unless chasing lost golf ball in a thick weeds and grass and ‘lalang’ is your idea of living life to the fullest!

Cheers.

My weapons of choice has changed!


Clubs that blend the control and accuracy of irons with the forgiveness, distance and versatility of hybrids. The low, deep center of gravity (CG) helps get the ball in the air quickly and easily, and the wider sole improves turf interaction.

Whatever. I heard that KL has SMSed it again and again since 2006. No Technology can help RGS!

("Callaway Golf trademarks and logos are the intellectual property of Callaway Golf Company.")

നോട ലൈക്‌ ദാറ്റ്‌ ളഹ്!

May Day! May Day! May Day!

May Day! May Day! May Day!
A desperate signal call from RGS relating to the state of his golf game.

A spectacle form, snowman or a 'changkol' are descriptive and self-explainatory lingos usable at this point in time to sum up this dis-speakable performance.

Will I be there next Saturday? Yes of course. Will the scoreline be different?
Maybe but factor influence the consequence. Lots of improvement need if I am to stop golf juggernaut (AP with IC in his newly operated shoulder-blade) and the dukuns currently on top form!

;(

ഹൌഡിനി, വ്തെരെ തോ‌ ആര്‍ട്ട്‌?

One Oh one, one oh four or one oh eight surely are the most embarrassing scoreline for me. That's the reason why I need to do a "Houdini". Had it been a natural me at play rather than the typical high ego, such a scoreline should be things of the past.

But no. It's here to stay and unless I do the most obvious thing, that huge numbers
threatens to be my legacy.