FOCUS | NEWS DISCOVER BANDUNG A place where nature meets ultimate hospitality. Swing at Parahyangan Golf and Stay at Mason Pine Hotel - a match made in heaven, where relaxation and enjoyment are elevated to the next level. T. (62-22) 2110 2878 T. (62-22) 680 3778 2 DEC 2019 - JAN 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE www.parahyangangolf.com www.masonpinehotel.com @parahyangangolf @masonpinehotel PUBLISHER Dear readers, Advisor Jimmy Masrin always get excited in the final months of each year. Why? Because December George Djuhari is the month of the Indonesian Masters, our most prestigious professional tournament. We must admit that the Indonesian Masters is our national pride. Publisher I The tournament introduces Indonesia to a global audience through golf. Liza Sutrisno Behind every Indonesian Masters, there is always a story. This year, the Editor US$750,000 event takes place in mid-December and seeks to focus further on Yulius Martinus encouraging Asian players, including our national players, to reach their peak performance level. Indonesian golf fans always hope that our home players can Developmental Editor perform surprisingly at this tournament. That hope has grown stronger now that we Amelia Moriarty have an Asian Tour champion, Rory Hie. This is certain to inspire and encourage other Indonesian players to be able to match Rory's achievements. The Indonesian Masters Graphic Designer would be the ideal moment to fulfill these dreams! Vickirio Firsta F. Another interesting story we’ve covered in this edition is Indonesia's success at Sales Excecutive regaining the team championship trophy between Indonesia and Malaysia. In the IGT- Tody A. Sandy PGM Championship, the Indonesian Golf Tour team was able to bury the hopes of the [email protected] Malaysian team who were attempting to defend the title. The full cover-story can be read in this edition, along with plenty of other informative articles. So, please enjoy our magazine and have a happy Christmas and New Year. We wish for great things to come your way next year! Liza Sutrisno DEC 2019 - JAN 2020 Contributors : Randy Mawuntu IGT Team LGA Indonesia IGT email: [email protected] OB Golf & Lifestyle Magazine is published bi-monthly by PT Visi Prima Golf. Articles & features, including illustrations can only be produced with the permission of the Editor. We are not responsible for the safe custody or return of any solicited or unsolicited material, whether articles, photographs, transparencies, artwork, or computer discs. 4 DEC 2019 - JAN 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE CONTENTDEC 2019S - JAN 2020 8 PANASONIC SWING THIRD LEG SHOWDOWN This year’s popular Asian Tour event, the Indonesian Masters, is the third leg of the 2019/20 Panasonic Swing, a ranking based on an aggregate points race that spans five events and sees Asian Tour players chase a share of a lucrative bonus pool. 10 RORY INSPIRES LOCAL PLAYERS Rory Hie’s victory at the Asian Tour’s inaugural Classic Golf and Country Club International Championship boosted the hope that Indonesian golfers can achieve the best results yet at this year’s BNI Indonesian Masters supported by Bank BRI and MedcoEnergi. 16 INDONESIA RECLAIMS THE TROPHY The Indonesian Golf Tour team reclaimed the IGT-PGM Championship trophy that they failed to secure in Malaysia last year. This LEONARDO RINGO RUDY RUSLI FARAH TUBAGUS STENY AGUSTAF FIKA ROSEMARY BISMA NUGRAHA year, the Indonesian team was able to make a convincing performance to take down the Malaysian side. 24 INSPIRATION FROM THE 1998 MELBOURNE VICTORIOUS E V E R Y M O N D A Y T O F R I D A Y For the third time, Royal Melbourne Golf Club will be the venue for the men's team battle, the Presidents Cup. International Team Captain Ernie Els will try to halt the team’s winless streak that’s been ongoing since 1998. THE GAME MID DAY BREAK 36 HOW TO HIT SOLID IRON SHOTS 30 PROFILE Most beginners have difficulty hitting their THE THAI ASSASSIN irons solidly, as a result they tend to lose 6 - 10 AM 10 AM - 4 PM 4 - 8 PM After winning the Indonesian distance, topping or hitting the ground Masters last December - his third behind the ball. The issues get worse the Asian Tour title - Poom Saksansin longer the iron. We need to understand earned his place among the Asian that each iron is designed with different Tour elites when his ranking lofts and they are designed to make the Photography : IM | YM Photography jumped to 144th in the world. ball fly up through the air. 6 DEC 2019 - JAN 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2019 - JAN 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 7 NEW KING OF NATIONAL MINISTER OF YOUTH AND 38 MATCH PLAY 56 SPORTS INTERVIEW Danny Masrin finally took the GOVERNMENT & SPORTS crown, and along with it some STAKEHOLDERS ARE self-redemption, at the Credit EQUALS Suisse Match Play Championship. The Ministry of Youth and Sports The 27-year-old reached the has a new captain at the wheel: final and won the title with a Zainuddin Amali. The 57-year-old convincing score. from Gorontalo aims to pursue as much as he can related to his new position in the Ministry. 60 COLUMN MYTH ONE: ONLY RICH STUDENTS CAN STUDY IN THE USA There are several myths about studying abroad, especially in the USA. These myths can be countered with the deep knowledge of the schools that we aim for. 64 PADANG THE GATEWAY OF WEST SUMATRA If you want to explore West Sumatra, Padang is the place to start your adventure. The largest city on the western coast of Sumatra is a doorway to major regional attractions. 68 KAUAI THE GARDEN ISLAND Abundant sandy beaches, spectacular volcanic scenery, and a wealth of magnificent natural attractions bring tourists from around the world to the famed tropical Photography : YM | iStock : YM Photography paradise that is Hawaii. 8 DEC 2019 - JAN 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2019 - JAN 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 9 FOCUS | THE 2019 INDONESIAN MASTERS PLAYERS TO WATCH POOM SEEKS NEW RECORD Thailand’s Poom Saksansin is the only Asian Tour player to have won the Indonesian Masters twice. The 26-year-old “Assassin” is setting out to match Lee Westwood’s three-win record when he returns to Royale Jakarta Golf Club again this year. ast year, Poom fended off a challenge from his more illustrious rival, Jazz Janewattananond of Thailand, to win the 2018 Indonesian Masters L by three shots for his third Asian Tour victory. The Thai player, who earned the nickname “Assassin” from Henrik Stenson, would not be cowed into submission by an elite field that included marquee players Justin Rose and Stenson, who were at the time ranked as World No.1 and 27 respectively. Poom, who cruised to a comfortable five-shot victory for his first Asian Tour win in 2016, is the second player following Lee Westwood to win the event more than once. Westwood has won the event a record three times: in 2011, 2012 and 2015. Now, Poom has the chance to match that record and set a new one as the first Asian player to be able to defend the trophy. PANASONIC SWING THIRD INCOMPLETE LEG SHOWDOWN MISSION FOR JAZZ his year’s popular Asian Tour event, years, the winner of the BNI Indonesian Last year, Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond got This December, the most the Indonesian Masters, is the third Masters will receive a coveted spot at the T leg of the 2019/20 Panasonic Swing, World Golf Championships – FedEx St. Jude himself in contention at the Indonesian Masters, prestigious tournament a ranking based on an aggregate points race that Invitational next year. but his countryman Poom Saksansin was on fire in Indonesia, the BNI spans five events and sees Asian Tour players The Indonesian Masters has played a key chase a share of a lucrative bonus pool. role in developing the game of golf in Indonesia and too difficult to defeat. Jazz will revisit Royale Indonesian Masters As the flagship event of the Asian Tour, and across the region since its inception in Jakarta Golf Club this December 12-15 with a supported by Bank BRI the BNI Indonesian Masters will award the 2011. The US$750,000 tournament was created winner with no less than 20 Official World Golf with the goal of helping to produce world-class mission he still needs to complete. and MedcoEnergi, will Ranking (OWGR) points, and ensure more golfers, especially in Asia. be held once again players benefit from the points breakdown in Fans across the region who are not able to his December, Jazz Janewattananond will make his appearance at the what will be the penultimate event of the 2019 make it to the tournament will be able to catch BNI Indonesian Masters supported by Bank BRI and MedcoEnergi as a at its traditional home, season. the action live on television with all four days set T different class of player. While the 23-year-old Thai was just a rising star Royale Jakarta Golf The OWGR points have become more to be broadcast on the Asian Tour’s television last year, he’s leveled up now, becoming one of the Asian Tour elites, holding two significant as the ranking will be used to platform. The BNI Indonesian Masters Asian Tour titles and topping the Asian Tour Order of Merit (at the time of print). Club. The ninth edition determine players’ qualification for the supported by Bank BRI and MedcoEnergi is Going by his achievements this season, Jazz is a favorite - along with defending of the Asian Tour prestigious 60-man event at the 2020 Olympic the penultimate event of the 2019 season and champion Pool Sakansin - to become this year’s champion of Indonesia’s most event takes place on Games in Tokyo, Japan next July.