Chance to shine at SIC Golf

On 25th September, 2009 YB Datuk Peter Nansian Nguse was officially appointed by Dato Sri William Mawan Ikom was appointed as "Community Captain" in conjunction with the Sarawak Inter-Community Golf 2009. As a Bidayuh, I then deduce what this mean is that our YB Datuk Peter will spearhead as the captain of the Bidayuh Community Team.

So as a fellow Bidayuh I urge who ever represents our community to support and play your guts out. It is an honour as I believe those selected are not merely making the number but out of merit with high hope that he would carry the good name of the Bidayuh with high golf integrity and honesty. I would also add that these selected would not merely there to wear fancy sponsored T-shirt but it represents an opportunity to shine in your golf game.

As always, YB Datuk Peter has already in place dedicated men who will sweat it out to serve and organise the team which I think what the Bidayuh is famous for, team spirit, solidarity and co-operation... especially in golf (tempted to say so!). Straunch and avid golfer like Andrew Joseph, James Sinjeng and many more are onhand to offer their free service. ( no accounting fee James please). Don't be sentitive you guys if your name is not being mentioned. Many choose to be silent supporters. Yes I heard you right.

Come 17th October, unfortunately few members of the glamour group are missing as PP choose wisely to be with his Nipponic gang somewhere in Japan. JB have also cleverly booked to be in China. Hmm are'nt we ever get tired of the slits?

Me? Oh yes. According to my recent golf results, I am indeed badly in need of a new swing guru. Not quite Hank Haney but close. Remember, the last time I changed my swing, I lost my balance and almost my wife too! So sadly as much as I like to be in the team (not automatic choice I know but I always think positive) I will be somewhere at the Las Vegas Stripp or Black Mountain Golf School. ( ahem ).

Wait you JS, AP, JB, PP.....

Oh, here's the probable line up for the Bidayuh Community Team as released by JS.
As you can see, your faithfully is obviously MIA.

Gross

1. Manggit Semong

2. Albert Tanon

3. Johnny Chai

4. Lester Simbas

5. Richard Ronda

6. Dominic Siron

7. Dominic Josip

8. Andrew Peter

9. Fabian Marip

10. Anthony Rupen

Nett

1. James Sinjeng

2. Jabing Bujing

3. Dr. Eric Munjan

4. Anthony Abang

5. Ahkim Sarok

6. Hygenius Kevin

7. Ricky Gayok

8. Ik Pahon

9. Dr. Mosko Ruben

10. Johnny Petir

11. Paul Shannon

12. Mike Mangges

13. Ricky Nyowip

14. Andrew Ngisun

15. John Wayne Chamberlin

16. Paul Bond Chamberlin

17. William Juah

18. Dr. Eric Munjan

19. Eric Henry

20. Mohd. Firdaus Abdullah

21. Martin Ben

Get A Life!

Golf is slow, bike is fast, and in between one gets a balanced life!

Go for it!

FAMILY FEUD: THE REAL WAR

Any day, any time and on any course, PP and AP would brush-off any challenger hands down.
But when it comes to crunch putt, well they'll be there just for the crump! especially when there are important games and during tournament, the pressure is JEST TOO MUCH to bear. Some people.

JS on the other hand takes his time in stride. He learned his lesson and be damn one day his executive hole exploit might just bear a hole-in-one. One day that is. Hmm need I add more?

Yes. Next tournament. Next challenge.

WBGC BITS & PIECES

We wish to welcome YB Datuk Michael Manyin Jawong, Minister for Urban Development and Tourism, Sarawak Penaung World Bidayuh Golf Championship 2009.

YB Dato James Dawos, YB En Malcolm Mussen, En Ik Pahon Joyik, President DBNA and fellow golfers.

Thank you all for your participation in the 5th Series of WBGC 2009.

Thank you to the management of DGCC (En Ahkim Sarok Thanks) for the privilege to play at the scenic Arnold Palmer designed course.

It is now my privilege and honour to announce the championship results and the presentation of prizes.

WBGC 2009 LEADERBOARD

Nett (VIP) After 18 holes
1. YB En Malcolm Mussen Lamo 72
2. YB Dr. Jerip Susil 77
3. YB Dato Dr James Dawos Mamit 90

Nett
1. Johnny Saturday 62
2. Lusus Runan 71 ( OCB )
3. Michael James 71 ( OCB )
4. Hyginus Kevin Aken 71
5. Ik Talano Pahon 74 ( OCB )
6. Louis Carnis 74
7. Mike Mangges 76 ( OCB )
8. Ricky Guing Senen 76 ( OCB )
9. Andrew Ngisun 76
10. Lily Stephen 77

Gross
1. Lester Simbas 83 ( Champion WBGC 2009 )
2. Alice Ripet 85
3. Magit Semong 86
4. Richard Ruda 87
5. Albert Tanon 88
6. Johnny Peter 90
7. Andrew Peter 92
8. Keeson 93
9. Ateng Jeros 94 ( OCB )
10. Domonic Siron 94

Novelties
Nearest The Pin ( Hole 3) – Albert Tanon – 8 ft. 6 inch.
Nearest The Line ( Hole 16 ) – Johnny Peter – 1 ft. 2 inch.
Nearest The Pin ( Hole 17 ) – James Sinjeng – 2 ft.
Longest Drive ( Hole 8 ) – Albert Tanon – 263 metres

Most Hardworking Golfer ( Wooden Spoon ) – Dr Andrew Ragai – 126 gross

I would like to conclude this 5th series with some pantun.

“World Bidayuh Golf nama pertandingan
Damai Golf and Country Club medan perjuangan
Pemenangnya sepuloh tiada bandingan
Sunggoh berseri wajah keriangan

Kepada perderma hadiah kita ucapkan trima kasih
Diringi doa dan harapan semoga diberkati
Mereka yang tewas janganlah bersedih
Tahun hadapan kita boleh cuba lagi”

Oleh James Sinjeng ( Best of the best! )

DRAW FOR WBGC 2009

This is the draw for WBGC. The lunch and prize-giving ceremony shall commence after the golf at 1 pm.

Our Patron YB Datuk Michael Manyin Ak Jawong is to grace the function.

Good News. Due to the generousity of our sponsors, the tournament fee is set to RM100.00 for non-DGCC member and RM50.00 for members. The fee are subsidied and shall cover green fees, buggy, breakfast, lunch and prizes.

Please do not be late.

Breakfast 7.30 - 8:00 am

TEE-OFF: 8:15 AM (SHORT GUN)

MOUNTAIN 9

FLIGHT 1

YB DATO SRI WILLIAM MAWAN IKOM

YB DATUK PETER NANSIAN NGUSIE

YB DR STEPHEN RUNDI

YB EN MALCOM MUSSEM LEMOH

FLIGHT 2

RICKY GUING SENEN

ANDREW PETER

JAMES SINJENG

JABING BUJING

FLIGHT 3

DOMINIC SIRON

DOMINIC JOSIP

RICHARD WELLIS SINYEM

STALIN KIMSENG

FLIGHT 4

ROBERT ELONE

FABIAN MARIP

RICHARD RUDA

VICTOR JAMES

FLIGHT 5

ANDREW NGISUN

JOHNY PETER

LUSUS RUNAN
MICHEAL JAMES

FLIGHT 6

WILLIAM JUAH

ATENG JEROS

DR. FIRDAUS ABDULLAH

CHULIN SERANG

FLIGHT 7

SARA WILLIAM JUAH (L)

ALICE RIPET (L)

LILY STEPHEN ABDULLAH (L)

OCEAN 9

FLIGHT 10

YB DR JERIP SUSIL

YB DATO’ DR JAMES DAWOS MAMIT

IK PAHON JOYIK

AHKIM SAROK

FLIGHT 11

ANTHONY ABANG

FRANKY LISU

MIKE MAGGES

HYGENIUS KEVIN AKEU

FLIGHT 12

ALBERT TANON

ANTHONY RUPEA

MAGIT SEMONG

SIPOL AMBUN

FLIGHT 13

JOSEPH JINDY

IK TALANO

LESTER SIMBAS

PAUL PONAR

FLIGHT 14

NICHOLAS ANDREW LESSEM

ERIC HENRY

WILLIAM DUNCAN

LOUIS CHANIS

FLIGHT 15

WALTER DIOR

PATRICK KIOK

JOHNNY SATUR

DR. SAMUEL

FLIGHT 16

RICKY NYOWIP

DAHIM DANDOT

JIMSON JIUM

JOHN WAYNE CHAMBERLIN

WBGC 2009 - Even Bigger!

WORLD BIDAYUH GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2009
Date: Saturday, 30th May 2009
Venue: Damai Golf and Country Club, Santubong
Start: Shotgun
Challenge Trophy: Gross over Nett
Challenge Trophy for Gross and Nett
Tournament Fee for Non-member: RM150 inclusive of Green Fee, Buggy, breakfast and Lunch
Tournament Fee for Member: RM80

Limited slots are available. Please confirm your participation by calling Mr Ahkim Sarok, General Manager Damai Golf and Country Club at 012-8089329 or 082-846088. Payment of tournament fee and Registration can be made at the counter at 7.30am.

If your name is missing and you wish to participate please call Ahkim 012-8089329 now. The date of draw shall be on 28th May 2009.

Rules of Competition
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
Either wife, husband, father, mother is of Bidayuh heritage.
Any individual golfer 12 years old and above with a valid NHS handicap belonging to Bidayuh ethnic group is eligible to participate.

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

Gross Champion shall be declared WBGC 2009 champion.

Gross Prizes
10 prizes ( 1st till 10th )

Nett Prizes
10 prizes ( 1st till 10th )

Novelty Prizes

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.

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.

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 team to attend the prize presentation ceremony will forfeit their prizes.

Participation Fee
The committee had agreed to impose the entrance fee to RM150 for each participant ( non-DGCC member) and RM80 for member.

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 Shotgun Starts
1.30 am: Prize Giving Lunch

PRIZE GIVING LUNCH PROGRAMME
1.30 AM: Arrival of Guests and Participants
1.45 am: Introduction by the MC
1.50 am: Lunch Served
2.30 am: Welcoming Speech by the WBGC OC
2.40 am: Speech by YB Datuk MM
3.00 am: Prize Giving
3.30 am: Function ends

Participants
Ahkim Sarok
Albert Tanon
Albinus E Xavier
Andrew Nyusun
Andrew Peter
Anthony Abang
Anthony Nogeh
Anthony Rupeau
Azman Gaong
Batrice Dayus
Chulin Serang
Dahim Nandot
Davin
Debrin Peter Kini
Denny Neb
Dominic Josip
Dominic Siron
Dr Mosko Ruben
Dr.Samuel
Dunstan Cushwin
Edwin Liban
Eric Henry
Fabian Marip
Guines Ruwea
Hygenius Kevin Akeu
Ik Pahon ak Joyik
Ik Talano
Jabing Bujing
James Sinjeng
Jimson Jium
John Wayne Chamberlin
Johnny Kennedy
Johnny Peter
Johnny Sator
Joseph Jindy
Lester Simbas
Luis Carnis
Lusus Lunan
Manggit Semong
Michael James
Mike Magges
Moses Jeros
Nicholas Andrew Lessem
Patrick Kiok
Paul Bond Chamberlin
Paul Ponar Sinjeng
Peter Selek
Punjau Sepoi
Raymond Bang Mayal
Richard Ruda
Ricky Gayok
Ricky Guing Senen
Ricky Nyowip
Robert Elone
Sara William Juah
Sipol Ambun
Walter Dior
William Duncan
William Juah
YB Datuk Peter Nansian
YB Dr Jerip Susir