MEANWHILE WHILE THE REST ARE SLEEPING

INTENTSED PRACTICE/TRAINING, BURNING AND JUGGING IS GOING ON...

FRIENDLY REMINDER TO ALL GOLFERS

1. Registration will start at 7 AM. on Saturday game day (28 May).
2. Pay your fees and collect your goody bags and score cards.  
3. There will be Photography sessions.
4. Tee off latest 8 AM.
5. Score cards to be returned immediately after the game.
6. Late submission could cause delayed computation of results and may be rejected.
7. Lunch do will be at DBNA baruk, Jln Kumpang.
8. Guest of honour expected to arrive 2.30 PM.
9. Please be punctual and hope to see you all.

CONFIRMED GOLFERS FOR WBGC TOURNAMENT 2016

Update as of 20.5.2016
1 Andrew Ngisun
2 Eric B. Henry
3 Ernest John
4 Dabrin Peter Kini
5 Sipol Ambun
6 Paul Shannon Barin
7 Willie Jabab
8 Nicholas Andrew Lissem
9 Paul Ponar Sinjeng
10 Kedong Luhat (G)
11 Dominic Josip
12 Ricky Nyowib
13 Yb.Miro Simuh
14 Wejok Tomik
15 Walter Dior
16 Benet Idit
17 Fabian Marip
18 Ricky Guing
19 Dato Winsel Ahtos
20 Datu Ik Pahon
21 Zacharias Kho
22 Alice Repet
23 Adrian
24 James Reis
25 Dominic Dado Sagin
26 Charlie Ungang
27 Dr.Simon Sinang Bada
28 Joseph Jindi
29 Leo Saga
30 Ik Talano
31 John David
32 Paul Bond Chamberlain
33 Chris Chang (G)
34 Peter Jinam
35 Bronnie Marshall
36 Paul Ritom
37 Oscar Johin Ngayop
38 Simon Templer
39 Voon Tara
40 Lester Simbas
41 Niponi Udek
42 Walter Suhai
43 Ahkim Sarok
44 James Sinjeng
45 Buckland Bankit
46 Lester Mathew
47 Peter Lusus Runan
48 Dahim Nadot
49 Moses Jeros
50 Andrew Victor Nub
51 Dominic Arok
52 Johnny Satur
53 Rejali ak Anging
54 Mike Mages
55 Robert Elone
56 Joing Mideh
57 Damien Rejek
58 William Seing
59 Nelson Peter Kini
60 Albert Tanon
61 Winton Martin
62 Peter Juma
63 Katan Seling (G)
64 Hj Omar Suib (G)
65 Marconi Madai (G)
66 Terrence Chai (G)

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION

12th WORLD BIDAYUH GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP (WBGC)

YB Dato Sri Michael Manyin Jawong &

The DBNA President’s Challenge Trophies

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
The following Conditions, together with any amendments or additions as published by the Tournament Committee on the relevant entry form or at the golf course, will apply under Rule 33-1.

1.     The Committee
The 12th WBGC is under the management of the Tournament Committee, which reserves the right to amend the Championship Conditions. The decisions of the Committee shall, in all matters, be final.
2.     Date and Venue
The 12th WBGC will be played on SATURDAY, 28 MAY 2016 at GARDEN / JUNGLE Course,Samarahan Country Club (SCC).
3.     Eligibility and Handicap
Entries are open to Bidayuhs only, with maximum handicap of 30 (recently revised), or current NHS/USGA handicap index of 27.7 (Blue tees) for Men, and maximum handicap of 36 or NHS/USGA handicap index of 33.8 (Red tees) for Ladies. Those with higher handicaps may participate but shall play to the maximum handicap index of 27.7 (men) or 33.8 (ladies). June handicap shall be used for the Tournament.

In the event that a player has more than one handicap index, then his lowest handicap shall be used for the Championship. It is the sole responsibility of the players to declare their lowest handicap. Failure to comply shall result in disqualification in the handicap event.
4.     Size of field
All Bidayuh golfers with valid handicaps are eligible to participate. Maximum entries will be capped at 100 golfers.
5.     Format / Shotgun Start
The Championship will be decided by Stroke Play over 18 holes. The Championship is Gross taking precedence over Nett.

The Tournament Committee may cancel the Tournament if they consider that the course is not in a playable condition, or that there are circumstances rendering the proper playing of the game impossible. Play shall commence as Shotgun start.
6.     Entrance Fee and Closing Date.
Entrance fee shall be RM 60 per person for SCC and Reciprocal Members and RM100 for other participants (Buggy and Green Fees are inclusive). Competition scorecards will only be issued upon collection of entrance fees during the day of competition.

You may register online (WBGC site) or by phone to Ricky Guing (012-8961576), Robert Elone (016-8906902) or better yet through WhatsApp WBGC 2016. Closing date for registration is Sunday, 22 May 2016.
7.     The Draw
The draw shall be done by the Tournament Committee latest by 25 May 2016, and flight information may be obtained by logging on to WBGC web site, or by phone to SCC, Ricky Guing or Robert Elone.

No changes shall be made after the draw has been released.

The Tournament Committee reserves the right to vary the draw and starting times at its absolute discretion.
8.     Deciding Ties
In the event of a tie for first place, the winner shall be decided by matching score cards in the following order: last 9, 6, 3 holes and finally the last (18th) hole, and the handicaps to be deducted shall be 1/2, 1/3 , and 1/6 from the scores for those holes.

If the winner is still undecided, it shall be decided by lot.
9.     Prizes
RM4,500 worth of prizes is to be won. There shall be 10 Gross prizes and 15 Nett prizes and the value of each shall be determined by the Tournament Committee.
The Gross winner shall be declared the Bidayuh Champion Golfer and he/she shall receive the YB Dato Sri Michael Manyin Jawong Challenge Trophy.
The Nett winner shall be awarded The DBNA President Challenge Trophy.
10.  Transportation
All players shall use buggy on a twin sharing basis unless he is the odd one out in the group.
Penalty: two strokes for each hole at which the breach occurred.
Maximum penalty: four strokes.
11.  Caddies
Only caddies registered at the Samarahan Country Club are allowed to caddy during the competition.
Penalty: two strokes for each hole at which the breach occurred.
Maximum penalty: four strokes.

12.  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”. Examples include but are not limited to:
i.​Use of hand phone or other means during a stipulated round to disturb or distract other​players
ii.​Verbal abuse of fellow competitors, and officials or staff on duty.
iii.​Other unbecoming conduct or behavior.
13.  Teeing Ground
Men shall play from the BLUE tees and ladies from the RED tees.
14.  Suspension of Play due to a Dangerous Situation (Notes to Rule 6-8b)
The specimen Condition in the Rules of Golf is in effect – p 140-141.
15.  Returning of Score Card
A player’s score card is deemed officially returned to the Committee when he has left the scoring area.
16.  Results of Championship –Competition Closed
When the Championship trophy is officially presented to the winner, the results of the competition are deemed officially announced and the competition is closed.
Tournament Committee
Advisor                                          Dato Ik Pahon                                     019-8893006
Organizing Chairman                   Robert Elone                                       016-8906902
Tournament Director(s) / Disciplinary Board:
                                                      Lester Simbas
                                                      Magit Semong
 Treasurer / Lucky Draw              Ahkim Sarok                                       017-8978737
Protocol / Entertainment          Charlie Ungang                                   013-8048566
Secretariat  / Catering                Joseph Jindy                                        019-8281336
Souvenirs                                      Davin                                                    017-8978737
Emcee                                           James Sinjeng                                     019-8171357
Publicity & Registration              Ricky Guing Senen                             012-8961576
Prizes                                              Davin Dingai                                       017-8988055
Prize Giving Ceremony
The prize giving ceremony will be held at the AWAH CAFE, DBNA HQ, 2:00 P.M. All participants are cordially invited.

17.  Local Rules.
Please see back of score card.

REGISTERED BIDAYUH GOLFERS FOR WBGC 28 MAY 2016

There are 62 golfers registered so far. 

Registration is still open till a week before tournament.

1 Andrew Ngisun KGP
2 Eric B.Henry KGP
3 Ernest John SGCC
4 Dabrin Peter Kini SGCC
5 Sipol Ambun KGS
6 Paul Shannon Barin KGB
7 Willie Jabab SGCC
8 Nicholas Andrew Lissem KGS
9 Paul Ponar Sinjeng SGCC
10 Dato Clarence Rorote KGS
11 Dominic Josip KGS
12 Ricky Nyowib KGP
13 Miro Simuh
14 Wejok Tomik SGCC
15 Walter Dior SGCC
16 Davin Dingai KGS
17 Fabuan Marip KGS
18 Ricky Guing KGS
19 Dato Winsel Ahtos SGCC
20 Robert Elone  KGS
21 Datu Ik Pahon KGM
22 Zacharias Kho SGCC
23 Magit Simong KGS
24 Alice Repet KGB
25 Christine Ruda KGB
26 James Reis KGB
27 Dominic Dado Sagin SGCC
28 Charlie Ungang KGS
29 Dr.Simon Sinang Bada SGCC
30 Joseph Jindi DGCC
31 Leo Saga KGB
32 Matthew Barin KGK
33 Ik Talano KGS
34 Johnny Peter KGP
35 John David SGCC
36 Paul Bond Chamberlain SGCC
37 Beatrice Dayus KGS
38 Peter Simpok Jinam KGP
39 Bronnie Marshal SGCC
40 Paul Ritom SGCC
41 Oscar Johin Ngayop KGB
42 Simon Templer SGCC
43 Voon Tarah KGP
44 Lester Simbas KGS
45 Niponi Udek KGS
46 Walter Suhai KGS
47 Ahkim Sarok 
48 James Sinjeng SGCC
49 Buckland Bankit KGS
50 Lester Mathew
51 Peter Lusus KGP
52 Dahim Nadot KGS
53 Edwin Limban
54 Dr.Mosko Rueben KGS
55 Moses Jeros KGP
56 Johnny Chai  KGSAAS
57 Andrew victor Nub KGM
58 Dominic Arok KGM
59 Johnny Satur DGCC
60 Lt.Col.Dzulkarnain Kinon KRAT
61 ASP. Rejali anak Angong SGCC
62 Mike Mages SGCC

63 Joing Mideh KGP

64 Richard Ruda KGB

65 Alex Giap KGS

66 Cr Damien Rejek SGCC

HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZE, COURTESY OF SCC CAPTAIN

WBGC is well-known golf tournament for Bidayuh golfers in Sarawak and the world over thanks to the Internet. Started twelve years ago, this once-a-year tournament may not carry any PGA points but it has definitely made its mark amongst Bidayuh golfers. Check earlier post in this blog. Its this time of the year that many golfers wish they can join the fray.

For those who love golf but not able to swing like the good old days, they will come and get involve somehow either directly or in kind. When it comes to golf, the game knows no bound and golfers from all plural societies with multiracial background will show their support.

This year, in appreciation of the venue being moved to the Sarawak Country Club (SCC) Samarahan, the Captain has agreed to contribute prizes to anyone who achieve a hole-in-one. There will be fat voucher for all the par 3s worth five thousand Ringgit Malaysia (RM5K).

That is indeed a wonderful gesture from lover of the game of golf. Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) the main organiser of this much-awaited golf tournament is very grateful. Thank you Captain.

So there you have it. Time to sharpen your game and who knows, Magit Semong might consider to hit short on all par threes on purpose this year!