KUCHING: The Malay and Iban teams won the gross and nett events of the 4th Sarawak Inter-Community Golf tournament at Sarawak Golf Club (KGS) last Saturday.
Captained by KGS secretary Shahary Alias, the Malay team registered a total score of 811 (based on best scores of 10 players) in the one-day contest to lift the Tan Sri William Mawan Challenge Trophy.
Members of the team were Mohd Yusri Jusmail, Sukri Murshidi, Muas Sebli, Abdul Rahim Abang Abdul Rahman, Johari Aman, Mohammad Lokman Mustaffa, Wan Liz Farwana, Nafri Mohamad, Awang Madzelan Awg Bakeri and Ismail Idris.
Finishing in second in the gross team event were the Chinese team with a score of 844 while the Orang Ulu team were third on 862.
In the nett event with scores counted based on the best 15 players, the Iban team pipped the Chinese team by a mere point (1,138) to top the competition.
Third were the Melanau team with 1,145 score.
Asri Khalid won the Open gross title after he carded a score of 74, beating Mohd Yusri into second place by one stroke.
Two strokes further back in third was Sukri Murshidi while Muas Sebli (78) and Abang Abdul Rahman (79) were third and fourth respectively.
The nett event was won by Ridi Bauk who posted a score of 66. One stroke behind the champion was James Lawat while a stroke further back in third place was Mohd Bedrie Ali Akebar.
Fourth to tenth spots were occupied by Vincent Wong, Bernard Lee (OCB), Omarali Mat Jais, Wilfred Barat, Sophii Nawi, Pang Kim Soo and Abu Bakar Mohammad Suhari.
In the Invited Guests category, the lady golfers proved their prowess by winning three out of six prizes, with Celine Foo emerging the champion with 41 stableford points, followed by Chan Siew Yar with 40 points and Latifah Bujang was places sixth with 37 points.
Third to fifth were Osman Maraba (38 OCB), Datuk Philip Ting and Alexter Agas (37 OCB).
For the novelty prizes, nearest to pin at Matang Hole 3 was won by Jalil Abdul Rahman (2’9”), nearest to pin at Demak Hole 14 winner was Martin Ben (7’8”) while Abang Abdul Rahim was on the line to win nearest to line at Siol Hole 8 and Johnny Peter won the nearest to line at Santubong Hole 11 with the ball 0.15m away from the line.
Minister of Social Development Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom, who is also the event’s patron, gave away the main prizes.
Also present were Sarawak Golf Association president cum KGS captain Patrick Chieng and organising chairman and KGS vice president Prof Dr Muhd Syafiq Abdullah.
26 October, 2011
New rules that apply to all golfers
FAR HILLS, N.J. - The United States Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient Golf Association (R&A) announced on Monday new rules that apply to all golfers, as well as new rules in relation to amateur status.
The changes come after a four-year review of golf's 34 playing rules and rules of amateur status.
Nine principal rules were updated to improve clarity and ensure penalties are proportionate. Of the changes, here are the biggest ones:
- Ball Moving After Address (Rule 18-2b). A new exception is added which exonerates the player from penalty if their ball moves after it has been addressed when it is known or virtually certain that they did not cause the ball to move. For example, if it is a gust of wind that moves the ball after it has been addressed, there is no penalty and the ball is played from its new position.
- Ball in Hazard; Prohibited Actions (Rule 13-4). Exception 2 to this Rule is amended to permit a player to smooth sand or soil in a hazard at any time, including before playing from that hazard, provided it is for the sole purpose of caring for the course and Rule 13-2 (improving lie, area of intended stance or swing or line of play) is not breached.
- Time of Starting (Rule 6-3a). The rule is amended to provide that the penalty for starting late, but within five minutes of the starting time, is reduced from disqualification to loss of the first hole in match play or two strokes at the first hole in stroke play. Previously this penalty reduction could be introduced as a condition of competition.
Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington commented, "I am delighted with the changes, in particular the ball moving after address. This change will speed up play, there won't be as many suspensions and players won't be getting penalized or disqualified unfairly."
There were several changes in relation to players' amateur status as well. The most important of the new rules are:
- Professionalism; Contracts and Agreements (New Rule 2-2(a)). An amateur golfer may now enter into a contract and/or agreement with his national golf union or association, provided the golfer does not obtain any financial gain, directly or indirectly, while still an amateur golfer.
- Professional Agents, Sponsors and Other Third Parties (New Rule 2-2(b)). An amateur golfer who is at least 18 years of age may enter into a contract and/or agreement with a third party solely in relation to the golfer's future as a professional golfer, provided the golfer does not obtain any financial gain, directly or indirectly, and is not required to play in certain amateur or professional events, while still an amateur golfer.
- Subsistence Expenses (Rule 4-3). An amateur golfer may receive reasonable subsistence expenses, not exceeding actual costs, to assist with general living costs, provided the expenses are approved by and paid through the golfer's national golf union or association.
"We have produced a unified code of the Rules of Golf for 60 years and although the context has been the same, we often found the perception that there were different rules in place depending upon where you were to play the game," said USGA Senior Director of Rules of Golf Thomas Pagel. "Now the book will not only have the same content, but it will also be presented in a uniform fashion."
Both the USGA and R&A websites have the full text of changes, as well as video features on the updated rules.
The changes come after a four-year review of golf's 34 playing rules and rules of amateur status.
Nine principal rules were updated to improve clarity and ensure penalties are proportionate. Of the changes, here are the biggest ones:
- Ball Moving After Address (Rule 18-2b). A new exception is added which exonerates the player from penalty if their ball moves after it has been addressed when it is known or virtually certain that they did not cause the ball to move. For example, if it is a gust of wind that moves the ball after it has been addressed, there is no penalty and the ball is played from its new position.
- Ball in Hazard; Prohibited Actions (Rule 13-4). Exception 2 to this Rule is amended to permit a player to smooth sand or soil in a hazard at any time, including before playing from that hazard, provided it is for the sole purpose of caring for the course and Rule 13-2 (improving lie, area of intended stance or swing or line of play) is not breached.
- Time of Starting (Rule 6-3a). The rule is amended to provide that the penalty for starting late, but within five minutes of the starting time, is reduced from disqualification to loss of the first hole in match play or two strokes at the first hole in stroke play. Previously this penalty reduction could be introduced as a condition of competition.
Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington commented, "I am delighted with the changes, in particular the ball moving after address. This change will speed up play, there won't be as many suspensions and players won't be getting penalized or disqualified unfairly."
There were several changes in relation to players' amateur status as well. The most important of the new rules are:
- Professionalism; Contracts and Agreements (New Rule 2-2(a)). An amateur golfer may now enter into a contract and/or agreement with his national golf union or association, provided the golfer does not obtain any financial gain, directly or indirectly, while still an amateur golfer.
- Professional Agents, Sponsors and Other Third Parties (New Rule 2-2(b)). An amateur golfer who is at least 18 years of age may enter into a contract and/or agreement with a third party solely in relation to the golfer's future as a professional golfer, provided the golfer does not obtain any financial gain, directly or indirectly, and is not required to play in certain amateur or professional events, while still an amateur golfer.
- Subsistence Expenses (Rule 4-3). An amateur golfer may receive reasonable subsistence expenses, not exceeding actual costs, to assist with general living costs, provided the expenses are approved by and paid through the golfer's national golf union or association.
"We have produced a unified code of the Rules of Golf for 60 years and although the context has been the same, we often found the perception that there were different rules in place depending upon where you were to play the game," said USGA Senior Director of Rules of Golf Thomas Pagel. "Now the book will not only have the same content, but it will also be presented in a uniform fashion."
Both the USGA and R&A websites have the full text of changes, as well as video features on the updated rules.
13 October, 2011
Bidayuh Golfers for Inter-Community Golf Tournament
INTER-COMMUNITY GOLF 22ND OCTOBER 2011 – BIDAYUH COMMUNITY TEAM MEMBERS
NAME OF PLAYERS1. Ahkim Sarok 2. Albert Tanon 3. Andrew Nyisun 4. Andrew Peter 5. Anthony Abang 7. Dominic Josip (DSP) 8. Dr. Mosko Ruben 9. Eric Hendry 10. Fabian Marib 11. Hygenus Kevin Akew 12. Jabing Bujing 13. James Sinjeng 14. Johnny Chai @ Sasim 15. Johnny Peter 16. Lester Simbas 17. Magit Semong 18. Mike Magges 19. Miro Simuh 20. Paul Ponar Sinjeng 21. Ricky Guing Senen 22. Ricky Nyowip 23. Robert Elone 24. Sipol Ambun 25. Winton Martin 26. Debrin Peter Kini 27. Dr. Peter Songan | HANDICAP19 07 18 12 18 21 13 18 18 13 15 13 18 09 14 09 07 18 24 18 19 15 14 13 16 24 | SHIRT SIZEXL XL XL XL XL XL XL L XL M XL M M L XL XL M L M M M L L L XL L |
NAME OF PLAYERS – GROSS1. Albert Tanon 2. Andrew Peter 3. Dominic Josip (DSP) 4. Fabian Marip 5. Jabing Bujing 6. Johnny Chai @ Sasim 7. Lester Simbas 8. Magit Semong 9. Robert Elone 10. Sipol Ambun | HANDICAP07 12 13 13 13 09 09 07 12 13 |
NAME OF PLAYERS - NETT1. Ahkim Sarok 2. Anthony Abang 3. Andrew Nyisun 4. Debrin Peter Kini 5. Dr. Mosko Ruben 6. Eric Hendry 7. Hygenus Kevin Akew 8. James Sinjeng 9. Johnny Peter 10. Mike Magges 11. Miro Simuh 12. Paul Ponar Sinjeng 13. Ricky Guing Senen 14. Ricky Nyowip 15. Winton Martin 16. Dr. Peter Songan | HANDICAP19 18 18 18 18 18 15 18 14 18 24 18 19 15 16 24 |
| CAPTAIN’S GUESTS (VIP) 1. Yang Berhormat Dato Dr. James Dawos Mamit 2. Yang Berhormat Datuk Peter Nansian Anak Ngusie 3. Yang Berhormat Dr. Jerip Susil 4. Yang Berhormat Encik Martin Ben 5. Yang Berbahagia Datu Peter Nyomek Nyiep |
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