26 October, 2011

Malay and Iban team win Gross and Nett - The Borneo Post

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.

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.

13 October, 2011

Bidayuh Golfers for Inter-Community Golf Tournament


INTER-COMMUNITY GOLF 22ND OCTOBER 2011 – BIDAYUH COMMUNITY TEAM MEMBERS

NAME OF PLAYERS

1. 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

HANDICAP

19
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 SIZE

XL
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 – GROSS

1. 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

HANDICAP

07
12
13
13
13
09
09
07
12
13

NAME OF PLAYERS - NETT

1. 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

HANDICAP

19
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

20 September, 2011

Bidayuh Golf at Borneo Heights in Pictures

Bidayuh Golfers at its height.
( Photographs courtesy of Joseph Jindy. 
Of course he is not in the picture otherwise who is to click the camera?)
Ik? Father and son? A family tournament kah? Well done Bidayuh.
Yes. Of course. The Champion NETT la. 68. Small body with Big win. RM700 bo!
And who is that guy again with his blue jean and open-shirt style of play? Can win meh?
When all is said and done, the outcome remains the same.
The Champion  is never done but the one and only MS.
If you play terrible, I mean very terrible like hitting golf ball that can ricochet up river,
just use the time to admire the view.
Hey gang. Are you calling the rain to spoil the fun
just because your ball ended behind the big rock behind?
Let the VIP go and three pairs of eyes track the his ball...
Four in a flight but five is a fright!
Ready to Tee-off but a pose or four will do.

PP he is called, fearing nothing big or small.
If durian is the secret of power drive, let it be a real hit and treat.
Somewhere beyond the mountain surrounded by hills
beneath the fog and mist we golf.


Miro maybe ready and Yellow should be he last straw.
A boxy pant with a brightly coloured shirt and a mis-matched cap to go.
Not to be outplayed, the president can also win le!

13 September, 2011

INTER-COMMUNITY GOLF 22ND OCTOBER 2011
- BIDAYUH TEAM MEMBERS (Panggah Warriors)

These are the 27 golfers enlisted as 'Panggah Warriors" primed to slug it out for the Bidayuh Team in the Inter-Community golf at KGS on Saturday, 22nd October, 2011. Shot-Gun start at 7.45am.

Team Captain for 2011: YB Dato Dr James Dawos

For more information please contact:
Robert Elone: 019 8598889 and
Paul Ponar Sinjeng: 019 8569531.

Names of Players / HNCP / Shirt Size
1. Ahkim Sarok    19    XL
2. Albert Tanon    07    XXL
3. Andrew Nyisun    18    XL
4. Andrew Peter    12    XXL
5. Anthony Abang    18    XL
6. Anthony Rupea    08    XL
7. Clarence Rorote (ACP)    24    XL
8. Datu Ik Pahon Joyik    21    XL
9. Dominic Josip (DSP)    13    XL
10. Dr. Peter Songan    20    XL
11. Dr. Mosko Ruben    18    L
12. Fabian Marib    13    M
13. Hygenus Kevin Akew    15    XXL
14. Jabing Bujing    13    M
15. James Sinjeng    18    M
16. Johnny Chai @ Sasim    09    XL
17. Johnny Peter    14    XXL
18. Lester Simbas    09    XXXL
19. Magit Semong    07    M
20. Mike Magges    18    XL
21. Miro Simuh    24    M
22. Paul Ponar Sinjeng    18    M
23. Richard Ruda    10    L
24. Ricky Guing Senen    19    M
25. Ricky Nyowip    15    L
26. Robert Elone    14    L
27. Sipol Ambun    13    XL

GROSS CATEGORY  
Names of Players / Handicap
1. Albert Tanon    07
2. Andrew Peter    12
3. Anthony Rupea    08
4. Dominic Josip (DSP)    13
5. Jabing Bujing    13
6. Johnny Chai @ Sasim    09
7. Lester Simbas    09
8. Magit Semong    07
9. Richard Ruda    10
10. Sipol Ambun    13

NETT CATEGORY   
Names of Players / Handicap
1. Ahkim Sarok    19
2. Anthony Abang    18
3. Andrew Nyisun    18
4. Datu Ik Pahon Joyik    21
5. Dr. Mosko Ruben    18
6. Fabian Marib    13
7. Hygenus Kevin Akew    15
8. James Sinjeng    18
9. Johnny Peter    14
10. Mike Magges    18
11. Miro Simuh    24
12. Paul Ponar Sinjeng    18
13. Ricky Guing Senen    19
14. Ricky Nyowip    15
15. Robert Elone    14
16. Clarence Rorote (ACP)   24
17. Dr. Peter Songan     24

05 September, 2011

Bidayuh Golfers Tame Hornbill Golf & Jungle Club

3rd September 2011
Some Bidayuh golfers experienced their first-ever golf on high places yesterday. The wet and drizzling weather offered no discomfort whatsoever as many looked forward to this great event – one of the highlights for 2011 in the World Bidayuh Golf Championship (WBGC) calendar. 

The event was well supported and sponsored by YB Dato Dr. James Dawos Mamit, Deputy Minister Of Tourism after the success of the previous Golf Tournament the ‘YB Dato’ Dr. James Dawos Mamit Golf Invitation 28 May 2011’ at Sarawak Club Golf Resort, UNIMAS. And if you could recall, this was followed by the famous WBGC at the same venue the following day. 

Well, good golf tournament is contagous as we all can see. For the frequent winners, Bidayuh Golf is a windfall. Magit Semong should know what I mean. Also in attendance for this Hornbill Golf & Jungle Club was Datuk Peter Nansian ak Nguse, N.2, Tasik Biru, Assistant Minister for Environment, Sarawak, YB Encik Martin Ben, N.19 Kedup and about fifty-five other hardcore and ‘newbies’ Bidayuh golfers. 

This tournament definitely offers many surprises such as golfers who can master the art of altitude and those who just could not tackle the height. Take for example the SUV driver of my fellow golf who is supposed to be an elite muscle man who drives a WTJ something… a fortunner. His looks is fearless complete with tatooed muscles. But the news of tragedy and incidents of drivers who could not drive up nor down the Borneo Height were simply too much. So his job was? To drive his boss up to the foothill ONLY! 

The golf course takes no prisoner. Either you have it or you don’t and that can be said about the tournament at Hornbill Golf & Jungle Club. With its steep slopes and undulated terrain it sure took Bidayuh Golf up to a new level. One that can be said to be able to separate good golfers and bad ones, boys among the men. I mean there are no golf course built for sissies. 

Every hole has its special character. From a hole layout that can lure you into committing uncharacteristic shot to one that tantalise your soul into sending your expensive brand new ‘titlist’ ball into a watery grave. Committing to your most reliable drive can send up your golf ball into the rainforest which is about a million years old! If you have played hole 6, a par 4 offering a 45 degrees down hill drive you should now what I mean. Even if your good drive has found a fairway, it would be extremely easy to miss the green. But heck that’s could might happen. 

If your ball can find the green, the break will eat you. Take another par 3, about 89 meters with 3-tiered green. Miss your break and your ball can drift along the terrain at a record speed. Oh by the way. On this green a one and half footer is no ‘gimme’. JB left this green devastated! But amid all these dangers, a respectable putter such as Cameron might just do the job. Despite its slow speed on some green, a 30 feet monster-putt could still find its mark. 

For a typical par 5, Hornbill Golf & Jungle Club offers unmatched difficulty level. Even if you have secured a second shot, wait till you execute your third shot to the green from 20-meters fairway with watery graves at every corner. Just leave the par 5 with a bogey is good. Quadruple bogey is not uncommon. Ahhhem. 

In all, the course offered golfers a wide range of challenges to the game. One is tempted to draw conclusion here that the Borneo Height course is a true course for Bidayuh golfers not only it is in the heartland of the Bidayuh zone, but it does provide a true test for those who can confront the challenges. A case I wish to make is this. While some of us who also helped to organise various golf tournaments before will agree that the success of it depend on all arrangements, it would be very tough to be in the organising committee and to get the job done and also to play well at the same time. This is not true and PP can attest to this. While some of us may find playing with golfers who are unfamiliar with the course can be taxing…having to help ‘looking for strayed balls (and there were many of them) PP was pitted into a ‘newbies’ flight and still managed to maintained a level of focus at high altitude and managed to win! How meh? So how now? 

This Hornbill Golf & Jungle Club Golf tournament is a resounding success for all. (some begged to differ I know). For all the Bidayuh Golfers who can participate, sponsors who are generous, people who organise, we are all real winners. 

For some, winning a golf tournament is only a day in the office. For others, they may never will. 

Below are the analysis of the performance of each winner, as unfairly as possible. Who says the world is fair? 

Nett Category Order of Merit (Money List) 
1st Paul Ponar – 68 (RM600). Even though he was pitted amongst players unfamiliar with the course, PP always maintain his focus and just do his thing. He is good at multitasking (organise the game/ make arrangements/ play golf). Winning by 3 strokes is commendable especially at Borneo Height. He is the only golfer I know who uses his practice swing as the real swing! Foreplay is a waste of time he says. Known for a drive that is ‘lulut macam lan*” PP short game is also second to non. Could it be the new driver FTiZ as his new weapon of choice that did the trick? Well done Paula. 

2nd Andrew Peter – 71 (RM500). There are very few footballer that shoots like Rivaldo. So it means to be able to curve (slice lah!) the ball at will require skill and brute strength. If you watch how AP drive at Borneo height, it is not meant for the faint-hearted. First he aim deep into the rainforest and then he ‘wacked’ em cold. The ball will take a wicked turn left, fly over many rainforest animals and birds like a bullet before landing (meant to be) onto the middle of the centre of the fairway. Minutes after that dead branches and falling leaves followed. Oh. By the way, he can also make a monster putt for a par to get to 71 gross. Do not misjudge AP. He is as strong as a polar bear. I’m talking about his silhouette. A silhouette is the image of a person with a fat outline. (RickyPedia) 

3rd Ik Talano – 72 OCB (RM400). He has a steady game and can rip the ball straight. His iron play is fantastic. IT was a junior golfer and is a regular winner. 

4th Ahkim Sarok – 72 (RM300). Never under-estimate a guy with a local knowledge. What do you say to a person who eat and sleep on a golf course? Even though Borneo Golf Course and different than Damai Golf course uses different grain of grass, the person who experience both is the same. A very skillful player with a habit for winning. 

5th Dominic Josip – 73 OCB (RM250). DJ is a veteran in golf so he has mastered the art of playing on different venue his entire life. You do not have to have a beautify swing to be effective. Borneo Golf course sure has a variety of fairway layouts but DJ just master them all. 

6th Ricky Guing Senen – 73 OCB (RM200). I skip comment on this guy. 

7th ACP Clarence Rorote – 73 (RM150). For Bidayuh Golf this is a new kid on the block. But Sir, he is above fifties! His solid iron play carries the day and his drive is a mirror image of AP’s. 

8th YB Martin Ben – 73 (RM100). A steady player with solid all-round game. 

9th Datu Ik Pahon – 75 (RM100). This is another regular winner. There should be nothing wrong with your game if you are a regular winner is there? 

10th Anthony Nogeh – 76 (RM100). Ah. There you are. He is proud to be a winner but there is more to his game than meeting the eyes. Golf is a strange game. While some others master their tools, AN masters the fairway between his ears to win. 

Gross Category Order of Merit (Money List) 
1st Magit Semong – 79 (RM400). For ever-present in the winning circle, Magit Semong is a seasoned winner and in his own words, “Mau Tidak mau Saja mesti menang punya!” If MS name is in the list of any golf tournament, his name is already engraved into the trophy. But please be reminded that he carded a 93 during the Inter-Club played at Sibu this year. Just a minor glitch in his golfing radar. 

2nd Lester Simbas – 82 (RM300). Who could not recognised this burly weighty golfer. WBGC Champion 2010, Lester is accomplished Bidayuh golfer with a pleasant smile. 

3rd Johnny Chai – 85 (RM200). Remember our first WBGC series, 11 Sept 2005? Well, Sasim @Johnny Chai carded a gross score of 81 (nett 71) to be crowned as First WBGC Champion. After 6 years he still got the touch. 

4th Jabing Bujing – 87 (RM150). Jabing is the ‘Peter Pan’ of golf. Ever so young, JB is consistent during tournament on stroke play. His golf is built around solid short game. But wait. He drives the ball well too…and miss one and a half feet putt! Of course he can still afford that. He is capable of shooting a 39 on the front nine. 

5th Albert Tanon – 90 (RM100). Dubbed as one of the longer hitter, AT is one of the top Bidayuh golfers. But like all others, erratic play can rob him of glory. Maybe this time he is giving other chances for other to win. He is a great sport. 

6th Anthony Abang – 95 (RM100). He made the cut alright for gross winner. Now for those whose names are missing, better luck next time. Winning and losing is separated by a fraction and unfortunately losing a tournament is easy. For most of us, it is guaranteed. The game of golf is difficult and not easy to master. Yet there are other who excel well amid tough challenges and some may never make it.

Here is a complete result.
BIDAYUH HIGHLANDGOLF LEADERBOARD 2011 – GROSS
    NAME / HNCP  /  FRONT9 /   BACK9  /  GROSS  /  NETT
1. Magit Semong    7    40    39    79    72
2. Lester Simbas    9    39    43    82    73
3. Andrew Peter    12    41    42    83    71
4. Johnny Chai @ Sasim    9    44    41    85    76
5. Dominic Josip (DSP)    13    43    43    86    73
6. Paul Ponar Sinjeng    18    42    44    86    68
7. Jabing Bujing    13    44    43    87    74
8. Ik Talano Pahon    15    44    43    87    72
9. Albert Tanon    7    43    47    90    83
10. YB Martin Ben    17    45    46    91    74
11. Ahkim Sarok    19    47    44    91    72
12. Ricky Guing Senen    19    48    44    92    73
13. Anthony Abang    18    45    50    95    77
14. Sipol Ambun    13    50    46    96    83
15. Loh Leh Ching    17    50    46    96    79
16. Andrew Nyisun    18    46    50    96    78
17. Datu Ik Pahon Joyik    21    50    46    96    75
18. Patrick Kiyok    19    52    45    97    78
19. Clarence Rorote (ACP)    24    45    52    97    73
20. Robert Elone    14    49    49    98    84
21. James Sinjeng    18    50    48    98    80
22. YB Datuk Peter Nansian    20    51    47    98    78
23. Dabrin Peter Kini    17    45    54    99    82
24. Anthony Nogeh    23    50    49    99    76
25. Ricky Nyowip    15    49    51    100    85
26. YB Dato’ James Dawos    24    51    49    100    76
27. Johnny Peter    14    51    50    101    87
28. William Juah    22    52    49    101    79
29. William Duncan    24    49    52    101    77
30. Dr. Peter Songan    24    50    52    102    78
31. Paul Bond Chamberlin    15    53    50    103    88
32. Jimson Jium    24    52    53    105    81
33. Punjau Sepoi    19    55    51    106    87
34. Joing Mideh    24    52    54    106    82
35. Miro Simuh    24    50    56    106    82
36. Eric Hendry    18    52    56    108    90
37. Dr. Samuel Kiyui    24    52    56    108    84
38. Edwin Limban    24    55    53    108    84
39. Nelson Peter Kini    24    52    56    108    84
40. Mike Magges    18    52    57    109    91
41. Simon Templer    24    57    53    110    86
42. Paul Ritom    24    59    52    111    87
43. Frankie Lisu    20    51    62    113    93
44. Walter Dior    24    62    51    113    89
45. Redit Robert    24    59    54    114    89
46. Niko Paduk    24    55    60    115    91
47. Joseph Jindy    20    59    61    120    100
48. Bronnie Marshall Poris    24    62    63    125    101
49. Richard Wellis    24    65    62    127    103
50. Voon Tara    24    62    66    128    104