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Advisor Jimmy Masrin e just had the pleasure of watching the at the end of last George Djuhari year. Congratulations to on his second title at the most W prestigious golf event in Indonesia. Facing two world-class players and all of the Publisher stars, Poom was still able to take the trophy home with an impressive winning Liza Sutrisno score. Editor Now, let’s focus on the new year and the worldwide competition. The 2019 season Yulius Martinus is upon us! Several players are hunting the world No. 1 position this year. Current World No. 1 has made his return to the field after taking a month off. It Developmental Editor was Rose’s second start of the PGA Tour season after finishing third in the World Golf Amelia Moriarty Championships-HSBC Champions in October. Meanwhile, two formers world No. 1s, and Dustin Johnson, are both looking for a way to regain their top spot. Graphic Designer However, Bryson DeChambeau, and other former No. 1s Justin Thomas and Jordan Vickirio Firsta F. POOM SAKSANSIN Indonesian Masters 2018 Champion Spieth, may make a surprise climb up to the prime position. Sales Excecutive Along with some interesting stories from home and abroad, we’re sharing a summary Tody Aria Sandy of the new Rules of Golf for 2019 that have just taken effect. Add to your knowledge and [email protected] avoid getting penalty shots by making sure you read up on the new rules. They make the game easier to understand and apply for all golfers and also aim to make the game more attractive and accessible for newcomers.

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www.indonesianmasters.co.id indonesianmasters IndoMasters indomasters 4 FEB - MAR 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE THE GRAND FINAL OF IGT THE 2018 JUNIOR GOLF 48 50 PENALTY STOPS PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Danny Masrin closed the 2018 NEW HOPES AT GADING RAYA season of Indonesian Golf Tour The Junior Golf National contentFEBs - MAR 2019 by finally claiming another title. Championship is held to discover Battling Elki Kow, Danny won by a new potential golf talents. Although single stroke. it's too early to conclude, the 2019 Championship has uncovered two players who appear to have the ability and spirit to succeed. 6 GAME OF THRONES: THE SEASON IS COMING! After all of the movement at the top of the Official World Golf Ranking during 2018, this season’s battle for world number one is expected to be tougher than ever before. Multiple contenders are chasing the crown.

16 WELL DONE, POOM! Poom Saksansin proved himself to be a true champion at the BNI Indonesian Masters by taking the trophy at the US$750,000 event A VALUABLE LESSON for the second time. Despite his 57 Indonesian juniors had the rare overwhelming success, the Thai opportunity to hear the success player had not been focused on story of Ariya Junatugarn first victory and instead felt lucky to hand. The world No. 1 player have won. talked to the young Indonesian golfers about her passion for the sport. 26 WHO CAN CHALLENGE ARIYA? The LPGA Tour has begun. The 32 MASTERS INVITATION world No. 1, , is FOR IMAHIRA predicted to stay on top of the Shugo Imahira of has been BANYUWANGI rankings despite other players awarded a rare special invitation 64 who’ll be trying to disturb her to play in the 83rd edition of THE SUNRISE OF JAVA position. the Masters on April 11-14. The Located on the eastern-most edge 26-year-old won the Japan Golf of the island of Java, just across Tour's order of merit in 2018 and from Bali, there is the regency of he is currently No. 59 in the Official Banyuwangi. As the eastern-most World Golf Ranking. city on Java, Banyuwangi welcomes the first rays from the sun at dawn as it begins to spread its light over Java. 36 PROFILE The Next Indian Star At the end of last year, India's 68 OSAKA captured THE GAME VENICE OF THE EAST the Asian Tour Habitat for The port city of Osaka, Japan, Humanity Standings title after 46 Bomb your Driver! is known for its delectable food a groundbreaking year of One of the most important clubs in offerings, modern shopping options, achievements. This is the highest your bag is no doubt your driver! and fun nightlife combined with its award that Sharma has achieved And it’s proven that the further and rich history and culture. The country’s following his many brilliant straighter you hit your driver the lower second-largest city is deserving of its

Photography : Getty Images | YM : Getty Images Photography performances over the past year. your score will be. own moment in the spotlight.

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After all OF the movement at the top of the Official World Golf Ranking during 2018, this season’s battle for world number one is expected to be tougher than ever before. Multiple contenders are chasing the crown.

ast year’s battle to reign supreme in the golf world was a dynamic L one. Gone were the days where the world No. 1 position was dominated by just one or two players throughout the season. There’s a fight going on with several rivals Justin Rose of celebrates his winning putt on the 18th green on the South Course during the final round of the the 2019 Farmers Insurance Open. vying for the crown. In May 2018, Justin Thomas knocked Dustin Johnson from his throne where he had sat for 64 weeks since February 2017, and so Starting off the year, Koepka narrowly began the hard-fought battle to capture - and missed his chance to evict Rose from the top keep - the number one spot. Justin Rose and spot at Sentry Tournament of Champions in Brooks Koepka soon joined the competition the first week of January. He needed to finish and it’s these two names who are still fighting in a two-way tie for eight or better but failed to occupy the hot seat up until now. to achieve that. Over the next two weeks, the "I'm thinking about On January 6th, Rose managed to steal 28-year-old finished at T9 at the Abu Dhabi it. It's always nice the No. 1 crown from Koepka who had held Championship and Rose held on to the top onto it since the fourth week of November. position after finishing T34 at Desert Classic to be the best The change of reign marks the 10th time in the same week. in the world at in the past 35 weeks that the rankings have The US Open and PGA Championship something." switched. Since May 2018, Thomas and winner admitted he is still gunning for the Johnson have also both spent time at No. 1. world number one ranking. "I'm thinking - Koepka - A similar contest for the throne happened about it. It's always nice to be the best in back in 2015 between Rory McIlroy, Jordan the world at something," said Koepka, as Spieth, and but this most recent quoted by the Golf Channel. "If I do what I'm Brooks Koepka of the stands on the fourth hole during the first round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions. battle is the most volatile period since the supposed to do, I'll be just fine and get back Photography : Getty Images Photography OWGR’s inception in 1986. up on the top."

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Those very principles were successfully seems to suggest it won’t take too long. Rose, implemented by Rose last year when the 2016 who placed at T34, was satisfied with his Olympic champion enjoyed a stellar season, performance, going on Twitter to say, “Really posting just one finish outside the top-25 and pleased with the way I played this week... Lots clinching victory in the lucrative FedEx Cup of positives moving forward.” post-season. Well, it’s certainly looking like the Interestingly, there was some concern competition will be increasingly fierce with that Rose may have a slow start to the current Rose and Koepka not being the only ones season as he made the switch to new Honma fighting to be the king of the world. Johnson, clubs. Some suspected the Englishman would Thomas, and a few dark horses could make for need time to adapt but the result at La Quinta an interesting and surprising 2019 season.

Number One Ranked Men in 2018 Player Date Number of Weeks Total Weeks Dustin Johnson February 19, 2017-May 12, 2018 64 6 Justin Thomas May 13, 2018-June 9, 2018 4 4 Dustin Johnson June 10, 2018-September 9, 2018 13 77 Justin Rose September 10, 2018-September 22, 2018 2 2 Dustin Johnson September 23, 2018-October 20, 2018 4 81 Brooks Koepka October 21, 2018-November 3, 2018 2 2 Justin Rose November 4, 2018-November 10, 2018 1 3 Brooks Koepka November 11, 2018-November 17, 2018 1 3 Justin Rose November 18, 2018-November 24, 2018 1 4 Brooks Koepka November 25, 2018-January 5, 2019 6 9 Justin Rose* January 6, 2019-Present 3 7

* Current number statistics as of January 27, 2019 | Source: Wikipedia

Justin Thomas and Dustin Johnson of the United States stand on the fourth hole during the second round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions.

Compared to last year, Koepka looks convincing himself he will reach more goals Despite reclaiming prime position, more prepared for the 2019 season and has than last year. Last season's benchmark? Rose doesn’t want to be burdened by it. The already set out his latest goals. Last season he Successfully defending his US Open crown 38-year-old Englishman is focusing on his missed the early part of the year recovering and winning the PGA Championship, and play during the season rather than trying from a wrist injury and only achieved half of he'll probably take the fact he’s no longer No. to retain his place at the summit. “You only his objectives despite adding two majors to 1 as some form of motivation too. get to number one in the world by playing his 2017 US Open title. It’s a heavy task for Koepka especially as consistently good golf and that's always been “I always set goals every year. I think he’s head-to-head with Rose who is dubbed my goal, to try and get the best out of my that's a big part of it and obviously this year, golf’s most consistent performer. Rose made game week-in, week-out,” Rose said. No. 1 was pretty clear... to stay healthy," said his 2019 debut at the PGA Tour's Desert “Once [No.1] presented itself it became Koepka. "I wrote a bunch of different goals Classic in La Quinta, , in mid- a big goal and it's been a fantastic milestone down. I think I did about half of them last January. The Brit managed to reclaim the in my career to have got there. But I feel like year. I will just try to improve on that and number one ranking from Koepka when having got there now it's about letting it go make sure I can knock a few more off that the American could only finish 24th at the a little bit, in the sense of, I need to focus on Bryson Dechambeau celebrates his seven-stroke victory at the 2019 list." Tournament of Champions in - not a other goals now. If I achieve those other goals Omega . It’s clear that Koepka is motivated bad start for his first appearance back on the I'll remain at the top.” Photography : Getty Images Photography to improve on each year’s achievements, circuit.

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Several players are in contention for the world No. 1 throne this year.this year's competition map is unpredictable and the battle to reign supreme more passionate than ever before. As always, there are some favorites to take the throne, thanks to the consistency of their play and ability to reach their PLAYERS TO WATCH goals, while other players could arrive by surprise if they bring their A game.

rooks Koepka won two PGA Tour he won by a two-shot lead at the PGA of the all-time greats. Eyes will be on him t’s not easy to find weaknesses in While Rose may not always get into the that Rose will experience difficulty with his events in the 2017-18 season. Championship. throughout this season, never more so than Justin Rose’s recent performances winner’s circle, only securing two titles and new clubs as Rory McIlroy did. McIlroy B Although that doesn’t appear too Despite missing four months at the start at the US Open where he’ll try to become I and assessing how he might the FedEx Cup Playoffs last year, he is almost struggled to find consistency on the course spectacular on the surface, when you add of the year to recover from his partially torn the first player since 1905 to win the title at progress in 2019. The facts identify Rose always in contention. He placed in the top-10 during the 2013 season after he made a switch in that they were both majors, that changes tendon in his left wrist, Koepka made up for the third major of the season for three years as golf’s most consistent performer. The seven times, five of those being top-fives, in to his equipment. Rose is aware of the risk. the perception. Koepka, who missed the last lost time in a big way. He went as far as to running. 38-year-old won the major title at the 2013 his final nine starts last season. “Of course there's a few unknowns; Masters because of a wrist injury, became end the 2018 season as the No. 1 player in US Open, a gold medal at the Rio Games in Reaching world No. 1 position was Rose’s there's always a settling-in period with change the first player since 1989 to successfully the world and thus established himself as a 2016, and most recently the FedExCup in ultimate goal and he’s been building his path generally,” Rose said. “Obviously I believe defend a US Open title when he won at new alpha and a player who thrives when the September last year. He secured the latter there since he was a very young player. For that I've made some good decisions and some Shinnecock last year. Just two months later, stakes are the highest. Still just 28 years old, with a birdie on the 72nd hole at the TOUR more than two decades the English player good changes, and I feel confident about hardly disturbed by Tiger’s Sunday fireworks, Koepka is well positioned to become one Championship at East Lake, keeping Tiger has dedicated himself to learning, practicing, things. But you never quite know until the Woods from sweeping both the tournament and trying to improve so he can be what he scorecard is in your hand.” and season-long trophy. At the start of 2019, is today. Rose reclaimed No. 1 on the Official World For this current season, Rose is using new Golf Ranking from Koepka. Honma clubs. The change has raised concerns

BROOKS KOEPKA JUSTIN ROSE 2017-2018 STROKES GAINED RANKINGS 2017-2018 STROKES GAINED RANKINGS

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espite only being top of the world Championship in 2018, moved him to second. for a short time, Justin Thomas has On March, Thomas won the WGC-Dell D shown himself something important: Technologies to grab the No. 1 that he has the capability to be there. A five-win ranking. The 26-year-old became the fourth- 2017 helped Thomas gain major ground in the youngest player to hold No. 1 on the OWGR PLAYERS TO WATCH OWGR, he climbed from 22nd at the end of and the 21st overall since the ranking began in 2016 to 3rd by the end of 2017. 1986. His victory at the Honda Classic, followed by a runner-up finish at the WGC-Mexico osing his No.1 spot to Justin Rose, Collectively he’s up to 19 PGA Tour titles He is far from just a bomber, with his wedge and Brooks Koepka in turn, did and he could easily surpass 20 titles this year, game being one of the deadliest in the world L not downgrade Dustin Johnson's including an additional major title… or two. to go with his bashing efforts off the tee. Justin Thomas position as one of the favored golfers to While he may not come out and say it and Regaining the throne could only be a occupy the most honorable position in the may try to make us believe he doesn’t really matter of time for Johnson. If all of his shots 2017-2018 STROKES GAINED RANKINGS OWGR. Johnson is still in the race. care that much, don’t be fooled, Johnson find the best rhythm, DJ will be unstoppable Since winning his first major, the wants to win. And he wants to win often. and will dominate as he did during the 2016- Off the Tee AROUND THE GREEN TEE TO GREEN US Open in 2016, Johnson has become The statistical data proves the strength of 2018 seasons. something of a phenomenon. Over the past the former the world No. 1 who has held that th th nd three years, he has collected ten PGA Tour position for a total of 81 weeks. In his last five 30 19 2 titles, including the major, while before 2016 seasons on tour, DJ has ranked sixth, fifth, it took him seven years to collect just nine. first, seventh, and first in scoring average. APPROACH THE GREEN PUTTING rd th 3 44 Source: PGA Tour

he name Bryson Dechambeau the opening two starts at the Northern Trust first came on the radar when he and the Dell Technologies Championship. T displayed his unique approach to Starting the 2019 season, DeChambeau playing golf. Currently sitting at fifth in the attended his only fall tournament at the Dustin Johnson world, it may be unique but it clearly works Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and for him. won it. That ensures that his campaign in 2017-2018 STROKES GAINED RANKINGS After winning the Memorial 2019 is set to be bright. DeChambeau is one Tournament in the middle of last year, he of the dark horses that could win the race to exploded in the FedExCup Playoffs, winning the No. 1 throne. Off the Tee AROUND THE GREEN TEE TO GREEN 1st 59th 1st Bryson Dechambeau 2017-2018 STROKES GAINED RANKINGS APPROACH THE GREEN PUTTING Off the Tee AROUND THE GREEN TEE TO GREEN th th 5 30 th nd th Source: PGA Tour 13 72 10 APPROACH THE GREEN PUTTING th st 10 41 Source: PGA Tour Photography : Getty Images | Golfmagic.com : Getty Images Photography

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Leonian Pro Shop Opened At Gunung Geulis COUNTRY CLUB Leonian Golf Indonesia continues to add outlets. The latest is the Leonian Pro Shop at Gunung Geulis Country Club.

pened at the beginning of to the pro shop atmosphere. Inside, the Callaway, PG, Bushnell, Ecco Golf Shoes, December 2018, Leonian Pro Shop materials and items on display on the pro Odyssey, U.S. Kids, along with many others offers the best pro shop concept shop shelves give a luxurious and exclusive to support and fulfill the needs of golf fans. Othat has ever been located at Jl. Pasir Angin, impression. The pro shop is designed to be Before this pro shop, Leonian most recently Gadog, Gunung Geulis, Bogor in West Java. a part of the activities of golfers and caters opened a shop at Suvarna Golf Club, Gunung Geulis Pro Shop has been to all of their golf equipment needs. located at Halim Perdana Kusuma, Jakarta. designed with a special concept that is Some products and accessories by more modern and luxurious. The use of well-known brands are available at Gunung Photography : Leonian Photography dominant pine wood impresses a warmth Geulis Pro Shop, including J. Linderberg,

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Poom Saksansin proved himself to be a true champion at the BNI Indonesian Masters by taking the trophy him. Together, they forged another at the US$750,000 formidable partnership to win the last event on the Asian Tour with a event for the second total of 20-under (268), three shots time. Despite his ahead of fellow countryman and five ahead of overwhelming success, Panuphol Pittayarat. the Thai player had “The course is very long for me. But I have won here before so I love not been focused on coming back here. The greens are very victory and felt lucky to nice this week and the course is in great condition. I always enjoy coming back have won. to Royale Jakarta and Indonesia. I came into the week with no expectations. It depends on the conditions each day,” said Poom, as quoted by Asian Tour. “I hree years ago, Poom won his am very excited right now and I look T first title at the Indonesian forward to a better season next year. I Masters. Overcoming all of can’t wait to come back and defend my the star players of Asia at Royale Jakarta title!” Golf Club, Poom demonstrated he was Leading by three shots over Stenson a rising star but some insinuated his before heading to the final round, Poom, win was down to luck. It’s an opinion who played with the World No. 27, was that could be argued as correct when visibly confident finishing the fourth referring to his performances following round and stated that he even enjoyed the 2016 Indonesian Masters; Poom the final hole. only managed to add one Asian Tour “I really look up to Henrik. I was title at the 2017 Take Solution Masters. really happy when I saw his name in However, following the BNI the field this week. I was hoping to Indonesian Masters presented by Bank play with him in the first two rounds Tabungan Negara (BTN), PT Lautan actually. I was very happy when I finally Luas Tbk. and Bank Mandiri 2018, no get to play with him in the final round. I one can deny he has the ability of a true wasn’t even thinking about winning or champion. The 25-year-old Thai showed losing. I was just thinking about playing off why he is a class act by fending alongside Henrik,” explained Poom. off challenges by his more illustrious Poom’s rise to the top of the rivals and fast-charging compatriots on Indonesian Masters’ leaderboard came December 13-16, 2018. Despite only being ranked 239th in the world, Poom held his nerve "I wasn’t even against two of the world’s highest thinking about BNI Indonesian Masters 2018 ranked players, England’s Justin Rose (World No. 2) and Sweden’s Henrik winning or losing. Stenson (World No. 27), along with a I was just thinking host of Asian Tour champions who had assembled at the Royale Jakarta Golf about playing Club for the Asian Tour season-finale. alongside Henrik" Like his first Indonesian Masters Well Done, victory in 2016, Poom had his uncle, - Poom - Pratya Ployprapai, caddying for

Photography : Indonesian Masters Masters : Indonesian Photography Poom!

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"The aim is just to keep playing under-par. This is not an in the second round. Breaking his personal easy course for me. I was just lucky today. I think I like this record at Royale Jakarta Golf Club by shooting a near-flawless 9-under (63), course. I won here before two years ago. My putting was Poom moved to the top of the leaderboard. very good today. My iron play was good too but my iron- And he never shifted from that position. Despite his incredible victory at play was the best" the tournament, Poom remains humble - Poom - crediting his win to good luck. “The aim is just to keep playing under-par. This is Pos Name R1 R2 R3 R4 Total To Par not an easy course for me. I was just lucky today. I think I like this course. I won here 1 Poom Saksansin (THA) 67 63 70 68 268 -20 before two years ago. My putting was very 2 Jazz Janewattananond (THA) 68 69 69 65 271 -17 good today. My iron play was good too but 3 Panuphol Pittayarat (THA) 71 66 70 66 273 -15 my iron-play was the best,” said Poom. 4 (SWE) 67 68 68 71 274 -14 Apart from taking home the title, Poom has proved his courage when 5 Thitiphun Chuayprakong 67 70 74 64 275 -13 competing at any level and facing anyone. 6 Shiv Kapur (IND) 71 66 71 69 277 -11 He focused on the shots he made and the T7 Sihwan Kim (USA) 69 69 70 71 279 -9 target he wanted to reach, doing it all once Jakraphan Premsirigorn (THA) 68 65 74 72 279 -9 Photography : Indonesian Masters : Indonesian Photography again at the Indonesian Masters!

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Thailand’sPanuphol Pittayarat, who won his National open in June and the Indonesian Open last year, claimed his third top-10 result of the season by finishing third with a bogey-free final round 66 at the US$750,000 event.

THEThe BNI Indon esiaHIGHSn Masters presented aAND few interesting sLOWStories. In addition to Poom Saksansin winning his second Indonesian Masters title, Thai trio Jazz Janewattananond, Panuphol Pittayarat, and Thitiphun Chuayprakong, along with Malaysia’s Nicholas Fung, experienced their best results in Jakarta. Meanwhile, some of the other players were having a bad day:

Jazz Janewattananond of experienced his best result at Royale Jakarta Golf Club. Jazz, who started the final round six shots back of Poom in third place, went on an amazing run by storming out in 32 to finish second on the leaderboard. It was his seventh top-10 on the Asian Tour this season. He fired six birdies and two eagles against two bogeys.

England’s Justin Rose, who was predicted to A week after claiming be able to defend the the Asian Tour Habitat title, didn’t bring his “A” for Humanity Standings game for his second visit title, Shubankar to Royale Jakarta Golf Sharma failed to follow Club. Starting the final in the footsteps of his round 7-shots back of the countryman Anirban leader Poom, Rose posted Lahiri at the BNI a disappointing 75 to Indonesian Masters. The finish T-17 with a total of 22-year-old Indian failed 6-under. to reach the even-par cutline after scoring 76 and 72. Completing the hat trick for Malaysia’s Nicholas Fung, who has only made Thailand,Thitiphun Chuayprakong the cut once in five previous attempts at the made a long jump - scoring 64 Indonesian Masters, finally wrapped up his (8-under par), his second-lowest year in spectacular fashion by signing off with a score at the event - into fifth place

Photography : Indonesian Masters : Indonesian Photography 62 to finish tied ninth. with a total of 13-under.

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BNI INDONESIAN MASTERS 2018 Homework For The Host Players Danny Masrin was the only Indonesian player to survive until the final round of the BNI Indonesian Masters. This year’s US$750,000 event presented a challenging field coupled with a tough course.

ooking back at the past two the green. In addition, some pin positions Indonesian Masters, there was are very difficult,” said Danny, one of the 66 L confidence that the Indonesian players who played in the last two rounds. players could repeat their success again Over the next two rounds, Danny at this season’s BNI Indonesian Masters made a disappointing performance presented by Bank Tabungan Negara shooting 75 and 79. He scored a total of (BTN), PT Lautan Luas Tbk., and Bank Mandiri. However, the presence of two of the world’s highest ranked players, Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson, along with the Asian Tour champions and top players, Danny Masrin made the competition field tighter than ever before. After the first round, five Indonesian 10-over for the four days to place at T64 in players who scored under-par hoped Indonesia’s most prestigious tournament. to make the cut, while another two "My goal in the Indonesian Masters Indonesian still had a chance after signing was to play to under 70. My first round was for even-par. Rinaldi Adiyandono and 3-under par before it was suspended due Asep Saefulloh shot the lowest score to the bad weather. I continued the last amongst the Indonesian players, 4-under. three holes of the first round on Friday. I However, during the second round, made 1-under-par (71). Since then I lost one by one, the Indonesian players failed momentum and it’s hard to get up. Too to reach the cutline which was set at even- bad indeed, every time you play in the par (144). Danny Masrin was the only Indonesian Masters the results were always Indonesian golfer to make it. unsatisfactory. In 2016 and 2018 I made "Today the wind was blowing hard the cut,” he explained. and always changing. So it's hard to get the After these be poor results, the right wind. When we hit the ball the right Indonesian players have some homework distance, the ball suddenly changes. This to do to ensure they don’t just become happened several times. The approach shot Rinaldi Adiyandono spectators at their home nation’s biggest Asep Saefulloh

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INDONESIAN MASTERS Galleries

Thailand's Pittayarat and his caddy watch his approach shot.

Stenson gears up for a putt.

Rose carefully lines up his next shot.

Panuphol Pittayarat experiences trouble from his ankle.

Jazz smiles to the watching crowd after sinking his putt.

Fellow contestants shower a victorious Poom with water.

Park Sanghyun avoids the water on the 18th hole. Malaysia's Nicolas Fung on his way to tied ninth. Photography : Indonesian Masters Masters : Indonesian Photography

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riya Jutanugarn began the 2019 season as the world No. 1 at the A Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions in on January 17-20. The result wasn’t particularly good for the 23-year-old Thai who finished T18. The season-opening tournament at Lake Buena Vista provided a warm-up opportunity for most players ahead of a solid season that runs until December. Although the result was disappointing for Ariya she still sits at the top of the Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking thanks to her achievements last year. Her impressive year included winning the Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average, the Rolex Player of the Year Award, Annika Major Award, and the season-long Race to the CME, along with her two titles of the season. It is the first time any player has ever won all those awards in a single season. Sung Hyun Park

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Ariya Jutanugarn Ariya and her team have prepared “I want to improve," said Ariya at the thoroughly to face this new season, including season-ending 2018 CME Group Tour introducing a new weapon to her golf Championship, as quoted by ESPN. If that "She’s looking to feel THE 2019 SEASON PREVIEW bag - a Callaway Epic driver - and hiring happens, it's going to be a long, hard year for the atmosphere of 2016 Daniel Taylor as her new caddie. These two the rest of the tour players. changes are her ways to keep things fresh and Some LPGA players are gearing up to again. It was that year that interesting. challenge Ariya. The American duo, Lexi Ariya considers her best She’s looking to feel the atmosphere Thompson and , are two of them. because she played with of 2016 again. It was that year that Ariya Thompson, the only American in the current WHO CAN CHALLENGE ARIYA? considers her best because she played with top-10 world rankings, has proved she’s back so much freedom and The LPGA Tour has begun. The world No. 1, Ariya Jutanugarn, is predicted so much freedom and enjoyed so many first- in serious contention after claiming a victory enjoyed so many first-time time experiences. She hopes to recapture at the LPGA's final event - the CME Group experiences." to stay on top of the rankings despite other players who’ll be trying to some of that as she digs deeper into her vast Tour Championship - to extend her streak of

Photography : AP | Getty Images Photography disturb her position. potential. wins to six years.

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Jeongeun-Lee6 Despite taking time off during last season to recharge, the 23-year-old still recorded seven top-10 finishes in 20 starts, The 2019 LPGA Tour including a tie for fifth at the US Women's Open and a tie for second at the Honda LPGA Thailand. She finished the year at nickname of Queen Bee on the LPGA No. 5 in the world ranking. Tour, Ko held the No. 1 ranking for 104 Stacy Lewis also made her return weeks but all wasn't rosy. She faced a title to the LPGA at the Diamond Resorts drought for 20 months which she finally Another Korean Tournament of Champions following the managed to end in April 2018. Since that birth of her daughter last October. The win, Ko’s performance has continued to former world No. 1 for 25 weeks isn’t climb. She was in the top-10 for 11 finishes setting her targets as high now that her life throughout the remainder of the season. and priorities have changed. When asked Ko now ranks 13th, moving up from 18th Rising Star "I don’t know if I’ll ever say about her return to golf she said: “I don’t position last February. The LPGA Q-Series has graduated 48 players who earn a tour card for know if I’ll ever say I’m ready. We’re getting In addition to Lydia, Korean players I’m ready. We’re getting a the 2019 season and another Korean star is en route to winning the a test run, my husband and I, of what it's are a force to watch out for. Sung Hyun test run, my husband and rookie of the year award. like to travel with a 2-month-old and all the Park and So Yeon Ryu - both of the I, of what it's like to travel stuff you have to bring and how you get out Republic of - are part of the door every morning. Life is definitely the latest generation of players that have with a 2-month-old and all wenty-two of the 48 Q-Series grads The 22-year-old has committed to playing fifth-consecutive South Korean to win the different. It's all about her. It's not about dominated the scene over the past few the stuff you have to bring T will be rookies on tour in 2019, on the US tour full-time starting in 2019, not LPGA Rookie of the Year award in 2019. me anymore, which is completely ok." years. The rivalry between the two players and how you get out the including eight amateurs. Seven of wanting to throw away her opportunity simply In 2018, Ko Jin-young, another former Stacy finished 6th at Lake Buena Vista, seems to have been a driving factor for the eight are college golfers. Of 22 rookies, because she is comfortable at home. KLPGA star, won the top rookie honors six strokes back of the winner Eun-Hee Ji. them both to achieve great performances door every morning. Life South Korea’s Lee Jeong-eun6 seems to be in "My primary goal is to make a soft after winning her first start in February and However, Lewis is skipping four overseas on the LPGA Tour with the two even is definitely different. It's the top position for the Louise Suggs Rolex landing," Lee said in the statement, as quoted notching up 13 top-10 finishes. events due to her new family life, she sharing the honor of being the LPGA's co- Rookie of the Year. by the LPGA. "Rather than going hard after Before coming to the United States, Lee will return to the arena in March for the players of the year in 2017. all about her. It's not about The 2018 LPGA Q-Series winner is one of titles, I'll just try to do the best I can every already held the KLPGA Rookie of the Year Founders Cup. Entering the season, Park is ranked No. me anymore, which is the best players on the South Korean women's week." award in 2016 and then reached even greater Meanwhile, Lydia Ko is trying to 2 in the women's world rankings, followed completely ok." golf tour over the past two years. She’s already On the LPGA Tour, Lee Jeong-eun6 uses heights in 2017, capturing four titles en route restore her glory to that of 2016 when she by Ryu at No. 3. Their strong Korean spirit a standout at home with seven KLPGA titles a six at the end of her last name because she to earning the Player of the Year honors and won four times including a major title, will motivate both to keep working hard and holding down 19th places on the Rolex is the sixth player named Jeongeun Lee in finishing first in money and scoring average.

Photography : AP | Getty Images Photography the ANA Inspiration. Earning herself the and continue their domination. Women’s World Ranking. KLPGA history. She will try to become the

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GoLFSIXEs MoVEs To After taking place in England for the past two years, the European Tour’s innovative GolfSixes tournament will move to Oitavos Dunes in Portugal.

he idyllic Portuguese region of Final and third-place playoff taking place in the European Tour, the R&A, England Golf, Cascais will play host to the third Portugal on June 9. Portuguese sports fans and Wales Golf and Scottish Golf, has launched T edition of an event which has tourists will have an exciting weekend. a GolfSixes League throughout Britain for captured the imagination of the golfing world “I am thrilled with how the world of golf juniors. The GolfSixes concept has also been with its unique format, following two hugely has embraced GolfSixes and this truly is an rolled out in Belgium, , , and successful editions at the Centurion Club in St exciting development as we take this event the Netherlands. Albans, England. to continental for the first time,” said Nick Pink, Chief Executive of England There is no format change for the 2019 Keith Pelley, Chief Executive Officer of the Golf, said: “GolfSixes is a perfect way to GolfSixes, the same ground-breaking . introduce newcomers to the game, to keep format of four ‘Wildcard Teams’ – featuring The GolfSixes format, which was playing at the busiest times of life, and also to stars of male and female golf – joining 12 other conquered by Ireland and Denmark in 2017 continue playing into later life. We’ve had a two-person teams of European Tour players and 2018 respectively, has not only proven a fantastic response from our members with 114 representing their home nations will be used. huge success in the European Tour, but it has clubs entering our first GolfSixes competition.” The GolfSixes will take place on June 7-8, also been adopted across grassroots of golf.

Photography : Getty Images : Getty Images Photography just a day ahead of the UEFA Nations League The Golf Foundation, in association with

32 FEB - MAR 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE FEB - MAR 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 33 INSIGHT | News Masters Invitation for Imahira Shugo Imahira of Japan has been awarded a rare special invitation to play in the 83rd edition of the Masters on April 11-14. The 26-year-old won the 's order of merit in 2018 and he is currently No. 59 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Justin Leonard Stuart Appleby The 2019 Junior Captains Announced ’s Stuart Appleby and the United States’ Justin Leonard have been announced as captains of the International and US Teams respectively for the 2019 Junior Presidents Cup. The event will be contested for the second time from December 8 to 9, 2019 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia just days before the Presidents Cup tees off at the same venue.

ppleby is a five-time representative three stints (1997, 1999, 2008) The US Team will be made up of the Shugo Imahira for the International Team (1998, representing the US. The Dallas native leading 12 qualified players based on the Rolex A 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007) and nine- competed at the University of where AJGA Rankings as of September 5, 2019, time PGA TOUR winner. “Junior golf has he was a two-time All-American, winner of while the International Team will be made up and Clifford Roberts This is the second consecutive year Augusta Japan Golf Tour win at the Casio World Open. developed greatly from when I was a youth the 1992 US Amateur championship, and was of the leading 12 qualified players based on the established the Masters as a global National has given a special invitation, which it Sharma's invite didn't come until March when we did not have opportunities such as named the 1994 Haskins Award winner as the World Amateur Golf Ranking as of September " sporting event, so throughout our typically reserves for international players who of last year when he sat at T-9 at the 2018 this,” said Appleby, as quoted in a PGA Tour country’s most outstanding college golfer. 5, 2019. history special invitations for deserving do not have full PGA Tour status. Last year, WGC-Mexico Championship after being the release. “Having competed on the victorious “It is a true honor to be named captain Two years ago, the US Team defeated the international players have always been carefully India's Shubhankar Sharma received a special 54-hole leader and the Masters has previously 1998 International Team at Royal Melbourne of this year’s Junior Presidents Cup team,” International Team by a score of 14-10 in the considered," said Augusta National chairman invitation, the first player to get one since 2013. given two invitations in the same year, in 2013 I want to share that experience with these Leonard said. “I am so excited to be part of inaugural Junior Presidents Cup at Plainfield Fred Ridley, as quoted by Golf Digest. "We are The public is hoping that a second special to Ryo Ishikawa and . So kids because they are future PGA TOUR and representing the US with the best junior Country Club in Edison, , where pleased to continue this tradition by welcoming invitation will be given to South Korea's Ho- Choi, who has already received a sponsor invite Presidents Cup Team members on both the golfers our country has to offer. I look forward David Toms captained the US Team and South Shugo Imahira to our field this year based on his sung Choi's to attend Augusta National this to play in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on US and International Teams.” to sharing my experience as a player and watch Africa’s led the International impressive record during the past 12 months. year. There’s still time for Choi who went viral February 7-10, could still be in with a chance to Leonard joins Appleby with five with awe how these junior golfers play the Team. Indonesia’s best amateur player, Naraajie We look forward to hosting him and all of our because of his quirky swing and on-course follow in Sharma’s footsteps. Presidents Cup appearances on his resume game.” Emerald R.P. was one of the International

Photography : Indonesian Masters : Indonesian Photography Masters competitors in April." antics when he picked up his second career | Justinleonard.com : Insightgolf.au Photography (1996, 1998, 2003, 2005, 2009) as well as Team members for the event.

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Pepperell’s Ace Voted 2018 Shot of the Year

Callaway Becomes the European Tour Official Partner

allaway, one of the leading golf brands, has become an Official Partner of the European Tour for the next five C years. The agreement between the European Tour and Callaway covers many things, among others, Callaway becomes the official driver, golf ball, shoe, and golf bag brand of the European Tour. Odyssey and OGIO become the official putter and luggage olf fans voted ’s unusual hole-in- brands respectively, while Callaway Apparel will be the clothing. one at the Sky Sports - his second Callaway will also supply its market-leading Chrome Soft Golf G European Tour title – as the 2018 Shot of the Year. Balls to driving ranges at European Tour events. As part of the The Englishman produced an ace at the par-three ninth hole at Official Partnership, Callaway will collaborate with the European . The 27-year-old’s ball hit the pin flag Tour’s digital channels to create new content strands featuring the before the ball landed on the green and rolled back into the cup. Callaway brands, products, and their Staff Professionals. "This is very cool," Pepperell said, as quoted by the “Securing this important leadership position with such a European Tour. “With the wind, the ninth was a tough hole forward-thinking and committed organization as the European all week, picking the right club and ball flight was tricky. I hit a Tour aligns perfectly with our own business goals of making the really good seven iron and it never left the pin. It obviously got game more enjoyable and accessible through market-leading lucky but it nearly went in on the fly. It's one of the craziest aces innovation and superior product performance,” said Neil Howie, I think I've seen. It's nice to finish the year by winning Shot of President & Managing Director of Callaway Golf Europe. the Year. I owe a massive thanks to all the fans who voted.” Keith Pelley, Chief Executive Officer of the European Tour, Pepperell’s hole-in-one received nearly a quarter of all fan said, “It is really exciting to form a new relationship with a brand votes, narrowly topping Italian ’s miracle escape dedicated to producing not only high-performance golf products on the 72nd hole of the Porsche , and beating but also delivering unique and engaging content to golfers across out competition from the likes of Justin Thomas, Justin Rose, the globe." and Russell Knox.

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eginning with his career The 22-year-old only spent nine What records did Sharma carve out breakthrough at the 2017 Joburg years as an amateur. From first when he won the in B Open, 22-year-old Sharma carried 2017 and the getting to know the game at the age his winning momentum over to the new in 2018? of seven, Sharma turned pro at just season and clinched his second Asian Tour 16 years of age. Why did he decide to He became the youngest Indian winner on title at the Maybank Championship in become a pro player? the European Tour at the age of 21 when Malaysia. While Sharma shone on the Asian he claimed the Joburg Open in December Tour, he also secured a top-10 finish in the Sharma believes that move helped him think 2017. The victory earned him a ticket to the 2018 WGC-Mexico Championship, played better and make decisions on the golf course. 2018 British Open. Sharma also became all four Major tournaments of the year, and He always set the bar higher and believe that the first Indian to lead the European Tour was awarded the European Tour Rookie of was the best way to push himself. “I always Race to Dubai when he achieved victory at the Year. wanted to turn professional since I was a the Maybank Championship in Malaysia in Speaking to the Asian Tour, Sharma 13-years-old, though I didn’t have the game February 2018. said, “This year has been a huge learning to win. I loved the pressure; playing in those curve for me. I've played in some of the conditions and coming out on top. It’s like biggest events I could ever imagine and you have to prove something to yourself. A Playing on the PGA Tour has always learned a lot. I know I have the game to be lot of people told me not to turn pro but I been sharma’s dream. Is that his among the best in the world and I just want thought I was ready as I wanted to set the bar biggest goal? to keep playing well and give my best shot.” higher for myself. For me, it was always about No, playing on the PGA Tour is just part of We took a look at the backstory of pushing myself,” said Sharma. it. Sharma gave some insight into his ultimate Sharma: goal, explaining, “If I can get into the top-50, Before turning pro at 16, Sharma I’ll get some opportunities in America and I had two big achievements. What will cherish those opportunities. Things are were they? moving too fast for me, and I am just trying to He won the All India Amateur stay confident and keep playing well. The goal Championship in 2013. In the same year, is to win the bigger tournaments and to play Sharma was India’s No. 1 junior prior to on the higher tours. That’s what I’m looking at It’s been said that is turning professional in 2013. and I’m focused about it.” the reason Sharma started playing golf in the first place. Why was Sharma says that he has always that? enjoyed performing under pressure Both Sharma and Lahiri’s fathers were and has a secret to thriving under Shubhankar Sharma’s Fact File members of the Indian army and were pressure. What is it? Born : July 21st, 1996 stationed together. Lahiri’s father was the Professional Since : 2013 Meditation is Sharma’s way to have a doctor who delivered Sharma’s younger headstrong approach and calm attitude. sister. Dr. Tushar Lahiri advised Col. Mohan Sharma credits his mother, Neena, for creating ACHIEVEMENTS: Sharma to take his son to the golf course. No a spiritual environment at home that helped 2014 PGTI Cochin Masters one in Sharma’s family had ever played golf, him get into the habit of meditating. “When PGTI Players Championship Sharma was the first one. I am traveling, it’s the best time to meditate Kolkata Classic and reflect on what I want to do. Even when I 2017 Tata Open What was Sharma's first experience Shubhankar Sharma am on the course, I try to control my breath. 2016 TAKE Open Golf Championship of playing golf like? That is very important as you get really under McLeod Russel Tour Championship Shubhankar would accompany his father on pressure. In order to keep myself calm, I take Joburg Open deep breathes and concentrate,” said Sharma, the course. After a month or two, his father 2018 Maybank Championship gave him a cut-down 2-iron. “That was my as quoted by Golf Digest. first club," said Sharma jr., as quoted by USA Professional Golf Tour of India Today. Shubhankar didn't hit it very high, What did Sharma carve out when he Tri-sanctioned by the and European Tour The Next but he was straight. And he loved it! won the Joburg Open (2017) and the Co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and European Tour Maybank Championship (2018)? Just like many Indian kids, Sharma What’s in Sharma’s Bag He became the youngest Indian winner on Driver : Callaway GBB Epic (9 degrees) played cricket after school and also the European Tour at the age of 21 when Fairway Woods : TaylorMade M2 (15 degrees) played soccer. He chose golf over he claimed the Joburg Open in December Hybrid : Callaway GBB Epic 18° Indian Star those other popular sports in India. 2017. The victory earned him a ticket to the At the end of last year, India's Shubhankar Sharma captured the Asian Why was that? 2018 British Open. Sharma also became the Irons : Titleist 714CB (4-PW) Tour Habitat for Humanity Standings title after a groundbreaking year of “Golf was different,” explained Sharma. first Indian to lead the European Tour Race Wedges : Cleveland RTX-3 50°, Cleveland RTX-3 56°, Cleveland RTX-3 60° achievements. This is the highest award that Sharma has achieved following his “That's what appealed to me. When I was 12 to Dubai when he achieved the Maybank or 13, I knew I was going to be a professional Championship in Malaysia in February Putter : Scotty Cameron Red X

Photography : Asian Tour : Asian Photography many brilliant performances over the past year. golfer.” 2018. Ball : Titleist Pro V1x

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40 FEB - MAR 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE FEB - MAR 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 41 INSIGHT | News The 20 Most Important Changes The Rules of Golf 2019 On 1 January 2019, the R&A and the USGA implemented the new Rules of Golf. The changes are intended to make the game simpler and quicker. The process to modernize the rules began in 2012 and was initiated to ensure that the rules are easier for all golfers to understand and apply and to make the game more attractive and accessible for newcomers. To help you get to grips with the new rules, here are the 20 most important changes you should know:

Ball moves on Can drop a Touching green after Ball moved ball out of ground being marked, Search Time during Embedded a bunker Water in water/ lifted and Reduced search ball in With Hazard penalty area replaced general area from 5 to 3 Replace additional 1 Now Penalty area Replace without 1 minutes 2 (No penalty) 3 Free relief 11 stroke penalty 12 penalty area 13 acceptable 14 penalty Taking Ball Measuring stance on accidentally Most relief area Dropping wrong Ball hits moved on damaged Positioning Use longest Knee height green player or putting green on the a club for club (Except rather than Not equipment Replace (No green alignment 4 Putter) 5 shoulder 6 permitted 7 No penalty 15 penalty) 16 Can repair 17 Not permitted

Loose Ball hits a Ball resting Testing implements flagstick against Double hit condition Can be Caddie assisting on putting flagstick in Count as one of bunker removed with alignment green the hole Photography : USGA Photography 8 stroke 9 2 stroke penalty 10 anywhere 18 Not permitted 19 Allowed 20 Deemed as holed

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NEW PRO V1 AND PRO V1X GOLF BALLS TAYLORMADE M5 & M6 IRONS More Speed and Fourth Generation of M Series Along with a new driver, TaylorMade has released the M5 & M6 irons that More Distance feature new Speed Bridge technology, engineered to both further increase Titleist introduces the new Pro V1 and Pro V1x, designed to leave the clubface distance and enhance sound and feel. with more ball speed and lower long game spin for more distance. In addition to that, the new balls provide what’s claimed to be the best short game control to help golfers shoot lower scores. ach iron is available in a different TaylorMade M6 irons package. The M5 irons, which have a Emore compact appearance, are aimed Aimed at the average golfer, M6 Irons are at mid-handicappers and some better designed for higher launch. TaylorMade players that prefer a more traditional claims that the M6 irons are the company’s n delivering the most advanced Pro profile, while the M6 irons, that boast most high-performance game improvement V1 and Pro V1x yet, the new Titleist slightly stronger lofts, are made for mid to irons yet. Despite being built with the same Iballs have 17% thinner cast Urethane high handicappers who want maximum technology as the M5, the M6 has a larger Elastomer cover system that delivers more forgiveness and distance. clubhead and more offset. ball speed, a faster ionomeric casing layer In addition, the 4-7 irons of the M6 that increases ball speed and lowers long range also feature the aforementioned thru- game spin, and new 2.0 ZG process cores TaylorMade M5 irons slot Speed Pocket for enhanced ball speed, that are formulated for more distance. distance, and forgiveness on shots struck low The Pro V1 provides optimal flight and Designed for the serious golfer, the on the face. The M6s also have much of the spin for most golfers, flying lower than Pro new M5 irons present a more compact, other technology featured in the M5s, such V1x with a penetrating trajectory and very traditional profile with less offset than the as the Speed Bridge, extremely thin clubface, soft feel, while the Pro V1x flies higher, larger M6. The heavier tungsten provides Inverted Cone Technology, HYBRAR spins more on iron shots, and has a slightly forgiveness in a shorter blade length and vibration damping and all the other goodies, firmer feel. shifts the center of gravity both lower and which also come with a new set of wedges For the first time, the Pro V1 and Pro closer to the center of the face. designed to be more friendly to mid and high- V1x are available in a secondary color The M5’s look is superior to the prior handicappers around the greens. choice of high optic yellow. M3 irons with the addition of a thru-slot Speed Pocket in the sole of the club and a new Speed Bridge design that connects the topline of the clubhead to the back bar. The combination of the Speed Bridge, Speed Pocket and an extremely thin clubface along with patented Inverted Cone Technology in the 4-7 irons make them longer and more forgiving across a larger area of the face. The new M5 irons are equipped with a HYBRAR compression damping system and multi-material badges for a softer overall feel. The 360-degree undercuts with stiffening topline ribs provide more face flex and a new fluted hosel ensures a lower and deeper center of gravity and

Photography : Titleist | Taylormade : Titleist Photography better launch.

44 FEB - MAR 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE FEB - MAR 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 45 THE GEAR ADIDAS TOUR 360XT FOOTWEAR Load and THE HOTTEST Pressure in SHOES IN the Backswing By: David Bradshaw TOWN How To Improve This How should our body pivot work Adidas unveiled their new line of TOUR360 in the backswing? A vital part of footwear which provides comfort while our golf swing is how our body maintaining stability and traction. moves. Here are some questions you may ask yourself: he newest models of the TOUR360 range, the Tour360 XT and Tour360 • Address position for pivot TXT SL, get their name from the • Do you feel it’s repetitive? exercise X-shaped traction system on the outsole, • Do you feel it’s functional over that provides multi-directional grip throughout the swing. These X-shaped a full round of golf and on lugs provide more stability and can react different slopes? with better traction through uneven lies • Is the movement efficient? due to their eight-sided touch points with Air Max 1 Golf Sneakers the ground. • Does it create power? The Tour360 XT has a new TPU outsole with eight cleats, down from 10 on the previous version, to increase flexibility Often when a middle or even high • As you can see in the Green illustration, you should feel the and comfort while decreasing weight. handicap golfer asks themselves The Tour360 XT SL is the first those questions the answer is no pressure moving into your heel highly technical spikeless TOUR360 that and not feel like it is on the toes Adidas has ever made. They prioritize Grass to at least two of them. or the outside of your trail foot comfort while still providing the stability during the backswing. and traction needed for the golf swing. • Rotate your right hip and open Adidas has also released a variation of your hips up, you can use an the XT SL, the Tour360 XT SL BOA. Debut alignment rod to give you With similar performance and look to the guidance as you practice ike is set to launch their newest Air Max 1 golf shoes. o gain greater load in your backswing and XT SL, the BOA comes equipped with • Your head and chest should not According to the Instagram account Sneaker News, ensure your body is in the best possible a different closure system on the tongue be tilting too much away from Nthere are three new styles of Air Max 1. However, of the position to start your downswing avoid T the target. In the illustration that provides maximum adjustability for three styles, it’s the green grass design shoe that seems to be the following two big mistakes: the shoe. you can see how to use a door garnering the most attention. The shoe appears to have a turf- frame to give feedback from like covering. The "grass" is complemented by a thick white • A lateral sway/slide with the lower body your start position. midsole and throwback rubber outsole. And of course, the during the backswing. Photography : Adidas | Nike : Adidas Photography Nike Swoosh logo is present, appearing within the “rough” of • Tilting too much away from the target with the sneaker. your head and torso. The shoe is a remix of the original and now iconic Air Max 1 sneaker that became popular in 1987 as the first shoe to The problem with moving laterally, either with feature visible air pockets in the midsole. The Tinker Hatfield your lower body or upper body, is that you In theory, the more load you design has been remixed in several iterations and the golf need to make compensations. If you’ve ever can create in your backswing the world has been waiting for an on-course version. The other felt like you can’t rotate correctly then this more opportunity you have to shoes in the latest Air Max 1 collection are a classic black with could be caused by too much movement from create speed in your downswing to

retro red and a white and gray version. : Vickirio Illustration side to side. carry into impact.

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1 To start this drill Start with your Bomb your Driver! club slightly ahead and gently of the One of the most important clubs in your bag is no doubt your driver! it’s proven that the ground. further and straighter you hit your driver the lower your score will be.

he biggest difference between amateurs and professionals when they Tswing a driver is tempo. Professionals always start the swing with a smooth tempo at the beginning and increase their speed to their maximum through impact. If you think about a baseball pitcher, you will see him wind up nice and 2 smoothly before he shifts his weight to By: Tommy Yoo the lead foot and unleashes his full energy Smooth, 2 and throw. Now, let me show you some slower start drills and positions that will help you with Transition is maintaining tempo at the beginning. very fast with width with arms upper body

Driver Fix 1 Fast start with hands and wrist (arms bent) 3 Feel like there is a slight pause at to top of the backswing

Drills 1. Count numbers through your swing: 1~2 on the backswing and going through the ball at 3 2. Start your swing ahead of the ball with the club in the air, this will help create smoothness at the start of your swing

The greater understanding you have of swing rhythm, and where and how to generate speed, the easier you will be swinging with more clubhead speed. You’ll be watching your ball fly past your friends

Illustration : Vickirio Illustration in no time.

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THE GRAND FINAL OF IGT Penalty Stops Playoff Danny Masrin closed the 2018 season of Indonesian Golf Tour by finally claiming another title. Battling Elki Kow, Danny won by a single stroke.

lki Kow had high hopes of winning The 2018 Grand Final Indonesian E Golf Tour. Starting the final round, overnight-leader Elki was five-shots ahead of Danny Masrin who had collected a total of 5-under for two days. However, Danny immediately applied an attack strategy to close the gap. Two birdies and one eagle, while Elki only made two birdies, helped Danny to attenuate the score difference to three shots after the Rinaldi Adiyandono - Peter Gunawan (L-R) front nine. Then, Elki dropped a shot on the 10th hole, reducing his lead over Danny to just a shot. On the 16th, a bogey caused Danny to Jordan S. Irawan fall to two-shots behind. However, on the next hole, Danny managed to equalize Elki’s score after making his second eagle of the day. Both players were Danny Masrin sitting happily with his caddy post-victory. now 11-under going into the final hole. Elki’s first shot sent the ball past the red stakes incurring him a penalty. Elki finished the final hole with a bogey, while Danny managed even- par to win the title by one shot over Elki. "Because I was five-shots back from Elki, I set an attack strategy starting the final round: getting as many scores under as possible in the first nine holes. It worked. I was only three shots back. After the 10th I was only one shot back. On the 18th, we tied at the top of the leaderboard on 11-under. I was actually ready for the playoff. However, Elki got a penalty, and it changed everything,” said Danny. Elki's chance to win the second IGT title this season vanished and he had to settle for second. Despite the disappointing finish, Elki was still satisfied with his play at the three-day event. "Regardless of the penalty on the 18th hole, I was quite satisfied with my game Pos Name R1 R2 R3 Total Par today. My score (10-under) has exceeded my 1. Danny Masrin 69 70 66 205 -11 expectations when I started playing here. What 2. Elki Kow 68 66 72 206 -10 happened today provided a positive lesson for me," he explained. T3 Peter Gunawan 69 70 70 213 -3 Rinaldi Adiyandono 69 73 71 213 -3 Naraajie Jordan S. Irawan 70 71 72 213 -3 Photography : YM Photography

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THE 2019 JUNIOR GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP New Hopes at Gading Raya The Junior Golf National Championship is held to discover new potential golf talents. Although it's too early to conclude, the 2019 Championship has uncovered two players who appear to have the ability and spirit to succeed.

he 2019 Junior Golf National "We want the participants Championship that took place to display their best T on January 8-10 at Gading abilities in national level Raya Golf presented 82 juniors from 11 provinces. Twenty-seven players - 18 boys competitions to open and 9 girls - were in the elite class. their path to be national “As in amateur championships, this junior national tournament is limited to junior athletes." players with the specified handicap limits to maintain the quality of the tournament,” said Anthony Chandra, the Tournament Meanwhile, in the girls’ division, Chairman of the Indonesia Golf Marelda became the new champion. The Association. “We want the participants Special Capital Region of Jakarta (DKI to display their best abilities in national Jakarta) athlete signed for a total of 8-over level competitions to open their path to be (224) in a wire-to-wire victory over national junior athletes.” Taman Dayu Golf’s Tiana Porwanto. This year, Randy Arbenata M. Bintang This is the first time each player has and Marelda Pyrena Ayal were crowned become national champion. Following winners of the elite division of the Junior their victories, Randy and Marelda will Golf National Championship. Randy won now be considered by the Indonesia Golf the championship in wire-to-wire fashion, Association as additional options when closing the final round with the lowest preparing the squad for the junior national score (69) in the three-day event. The team. 15-year-old Bekasi athlete never moved from the top of the leaderboard from the FINAL RESULT first round, winning by three-strokes over THE 2019 JUNIOR GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Amadeus Christian Susanto who is a new Division Winner Rd1 Rd2 Rd3 Total To Par face and talent from Central Java. Randy's success was extraordinary Boys A Randy Arbenata M. B. 70 72 69 211 -5 because he managed to defeat all three of Boys B Jonathan Xavier Hartono 73 72 67 212 -4 the players who were favorite to win the Boys C Rayhan Abdul Latief 71 73 - 144 Par championship: Jose Suryadinata, Gabriel Boys D Teuku Husein M Danindra 75 79 - 154 +10 Hansel Hari, and Dominikus Glenn. “My target in this tournament Girls A Marelda Pyrena Ayal 76 75 73 224 +8 was that I score an even-par in the first Girls B Rana Syarifa Mukawa 81 74 75 230 +14 round, 2-under in the second and final Girls C Putu Mayvil W. H. 81 77 - 158 +14 round. Since the second day, I already had confidence that I would win the Girls C Milani Adisty 87 85 - 172 +28 championship,” said Randy, who began

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defeating Indonesia’s Jose Suryadinata by two strokes with a total score of 213 (3-under). For the past two years, Indonesia has triumphed in the boys’ division thanks to Kentaro Nanayama in 2016 and Jonathan Wijono in2017. Pongsapak ended Indonesia’s reign at the event by making an impressive score in the final round. Starting the final round 1-over par, the teenager, whose idols are and Kiradech, was just one stroke back from Jose. During the round, he made a big leap to finish on 68 (4-under) while Jose carded 71 (1-under). “The last round I did pretty well, which is 68, and I'm proud of myself. Yeah, I think Pongsapak L.- Virgine D. (L-R) it’s great playing this course and making a good score,” said Pongsapak, who was visiting the capital Jakarta for the first time. “I think it feels pretty nice here, it’s in a nice comes down to the putting and just getting the condition. I love this course and I have new ball into the hole. It was the most important experience here, it's pretty windy and flat.” part,” remarked Virginie. Virginie shares a similar story to the “This is my first time, and my first time boys’ champion Pongsapak. Trailing her coming to Indonesia. At first, it was surprising compatriot from B class, Chloe Chan, that the golf course, it was in such a good she was 1-under before the final round. condition, and it was hard, and I feel it was Virginie, who played in A Class (age 15-17), tough for everyone, its long and there's water, took control in the final round to score 71 but its beautiful and I loved it,” she added. (1-under) and defeat Chloe by two strokes Referring to the rest of the results from this with a winning total of 217 (1-under). year’s tournament, it’s evident that Indonesia “I think it’s definitely the long game was still able to compete in the boys’ division. and approach shots. But, more importantly, However, in the girls’ division, the host players I think it’s probably my putting. To really struggled to match up to the standard of the shoot low, like 70 or even under, I think it international players.

FINAL RESULTS THE PONDOK INDAH INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2018

Individual Champion Division Winner Rd1 Rd2 Rd3 Total To Par Jose Suryadinata Boys Pongsapak Laopakdee (THA) 71 74 68 213 -3 Girls Virgine Ding (HKG) 70 74 71 215 -1

7TH PONDOK INDAH INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 he 7th Pondok Indah International Class Champion Golf Championship, held December Division Winner Rd1 Rd2 Rd3 Total To Par T 18-20, was a success for visiting Boys A Jose Suryadinata 72 72 71 215 -1 players. Pongsapak Laopakdee of Thailand and Boys B Jonathan Xavier Hartono 75 77 75 227 +11 Virginie Ding of Hong Kong claimed the elite titles. Boys C Poomrapee Kaepiboon (THA) 69 69 - 138 -6 Pongsapak succeeded to break the Girls A Nicole Mok (SGP) 81 76 72 229 +13 First Timers Victorious domination chain of hosting players in the boys’ Girls B Chloe Chan (HKG) 73 70 74 217 +1 Thailand and Hong Kong secured the Best Gross Overall titles at the 7th Pondok Indah category. The 13-year-old Thai, who played in Girls C Titikarn Thapasit (THA) 72 68 - 140 -4 Photography : Pondok Indah : Pondok Photography International Junior Golf Championship 2018. Both winners are first-time champions at the event. B class (age 13-14), won Best Gross Overall,

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ttended by more than 130 golfers, the ACI Golf Invitational A 2018 took place on the North and West Course of Royale Jakarta Golf Club. The field was comprised of financial market professionals from Indonesia who are members of the Association Cambiste Internationale, a leading, global financial market association. The ACI Golf Invitational is an annual tournament that has been running for over 30 years. “ACI FMA Indonesia seeks to balance work activities with the social activities of its members through the field of sports, arts, and other social activities. We hope that the 2018 ACI Golf Invitational tournament can strengthen ties of friendship and communication between banking treasury dealers and money brokers who are members of ACI FMA Indonesia,” said Guntur Syahputra Purba, Chairman of the Committee ACI Golf Invitational 2018. To ensure a lively atmosphere for the competition, the committee provided various hole-in-one prizes along with entertainment on the course and the Texas Scramble format was used. “In order for the participants to be excited about attending in this tournament, creativity like this is absolutely necessary. We want to hold different golf tournaments. This year we are using the Texas Scramble format with system 36. This format is still unfamiliar to most tournament participants but in the end, the members of ACI FMA Indonesia who participated in this tournament welcomed it positively,” added Guntur. ACI Golf Invitational 2018 ACI FMA Indonesia is a financial market participant association, particularly in the Treasury sector, which consists of Bank Indonesia, the foreign exchange and Financial Market non-foreign exchange banks, and money brokers in Indonesia. At present, there are 1,255 registered members so multiple activities are arranged to help strengthen Players Take to the relations between fellow ACI FMA the Course Indonesia members. The Association Cambiste Internationale Financial Market Association Indonesia held its annual golf tournament. The yearly event, entitled ACI Golf Invitational,

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56 FEB - MAR 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE FEB - MAR 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 57 OUR NEIGHBORHOOD | TOURNAMENT Bukit Pandawa’s First Open Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club held its first . Besides being a golf tournament, the event was also held to raise funds for victims of the disaster in Sulawesi.

he inaugural Pandawa Open Golf Tournament was held on November T 24 and began with two shotgun starts, the first at 7:30 am and the second at 1 pm. A total of 150 players took part in the tournament which was opened with the release of balloons and a golf shot by the General COACHING CLINIC WITH Ariya Jutanugarn Manager of Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club, Djie Tjian An. Although cloudy at the start of play, the sun soon came out to provide a glorious day of A VALUABLE LEsson golf for the Indonesian and overseas players. Aside from having the chance to enjoy the Indonesian juniors had the rare opportunity to hear the success story of beautiful Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club Ariya Junatugarn first hand. The world No. 1 player talked to the young golf course, participants also had the chance to win a Toyota Alphard if they were lucky Indonesian golfers about her passion for the sport. enough to sink a hole-in-one. After a great day on the course, the players uring a coaching clinic titled "Golf most people's success stories is that they work thanks to her strong passion which she formed gathered for a buffet dinner at Kul Kul Inspiration", Ariya Junatugarn, who not because of money, but because of love. at a young age. Over the years, she has become a Restaurant where several prizes were D just won the LPGA Player of the Year Successful people also have clear goals that player who is full of enthusiasm and dedication. awarded to both teams and individuals who 2018, shared her experience and hope to inspire encourage them to appreciate life every day and Speaking about her approach to practicing had shown off the best ability. young Indonesian’s in realizing their “passion know what they will do when they wake up in she explained, “During training, I usually always Spontaneous donations were also made for better”. Held at Damai Indah Golf-PIK the morning," explained the 23-year-old star. try to hit the ball for 30 to 40 minutes. That on the night of the awards to add to the total Course this past November 30th, the Thai golfer Since turning pro in 2012, Ariya has risen way, over time we can read the direction of our raised. In all, Rp64,000,000 was collected and encouraged the fifty juniors who attended to to the top of her game just four years later. own blows. I tried to keep focusing during the the funds were donated to Palu and Donggala pursue their passion for golf, and spoke about Joining the Ladies Professional Golf Association practice.” She went on to say that she believes on Sulawesi. The donations were channeled the spirit of playing golf being a passion to make in 2016, she has thus far claimed 10 titles, achievement will come to those who really have through Metro TV which was a sponsor of the a better contribution for one’s own country. including two majors: the Women’s British the “passion for better” spirit. event that was titled “Pandawa Open sharing "I really love golf and believe that this Open in 2016 and the US Women’s Open in Photography : YM Photography Photography : Pandawa Photography with Metro TV for Palu and Donggala.” sport is my passion. What I learned from 2018. The achievements have all been reached

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Ariya Jutanugarn Interview To MakE EVERYONE Proud LPGA Player of the Year 2018 Ariya Junatugarn visited Indonesia at the end of 2018 to host a “Golf Inspiration” clinic. Following the clinic, she spent some time meeting a few members of the Indonesian media. OB Golf sat down with the World No. 1 women’s player for an exclusive chat about her experiences as a golfer:

What were your goals as a child? What is it like playing as the When I was young, the only goal was to make world number one golfer, money from golf. I wanted to take care of my when everyone is looking at you family. under a microscope? I used to feel really bad to be world number one. I don’t like to play under people’s Your sister, Moriya, is also a expectation. Every time I played as number , what is one, everybody expected me to play well. I your relationship like? didn’t have my own expectation. I learned a lot We are very close. I can’t help her on from last year (2017). This year, I didn’t think everything, but she really helps me on about my ranking. I just focused on what I’m everything, especially on the golf course. working on as a player. She is the best at putting and I struggle with putting. I always ask her, and she helps me. Who would be your dream pairing? What do you do when you’re not I want to play with Tiger Woods, Brooks playing on Tour? Koepka, , and also Justin Rose. Mostly I rest, normally for one week after the last tournament. And I attend sponsors’ days. I love to play tennis but I don’t like to run. Date of birth : 23 November 1995 Turned pro : 2012 Which of your Tour victories mean the most to you? ACHIEVEMENTS: First is Yokohama Tire two years ago, because 2016 Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic it’s my first professional title. The second one Kingsmill Championship is Ricoh Women's British Open, my first major LPGA Volvik Championship title, and the third one is the US Women’s open, winning on the play-off in a tough battle. Ricoh Women's British Open* Canadian Pacific Women's Open 2017 Manulife LPGA Classic What is your next target? CME Group Tour Championship I don't have a specific target. I just want to 2018 Kingsmill Championship continue to improve my ability so that I can U.S. Women's Open* make my country, family, and myself proud. Aberdeen Standard Investments

Photography : YM Photography In essence, I will continue to improve myself. Ladies

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"Building relationships with college coaches is the most important part of the recruitment process – they are the Recruiting Checklist decision makers of your application." Research schools. It’s important to 1 identify the type of colleges that would be a good fit for you academically and athletically. Here are a few helpful questions to ask yourself: Initiate contact with college coaches. • Do they offer the programs that you’re 6 This is the most challenging part. Do not interested in pursuing? expect the coaches to know you, you are • What is the academic rank and on the opposite side of the world from acceptance rate of the university? where they are. You need to be proactive in making sure you are on their radar.

Build a college list based on your 2 research. Categorize and rank the colleges Plan two trips to the US in the summer according to “Dream,” “Reach,” and “Fit” 7 to compete in 2-3 tournaments per trip. based on your academic and sports profile. Participate in College Discovery Tours to Universities with an average score that attend private camps conducted by college matches yours will be considered as a “Fit” coaches and to visit colleges. while those with a scoring average 2-3 stroke better are a “Reach” and 4-6 strokes better are a “Dream”. Categorizing schools Build relationships with these college helps you set goals for how much you 8 coaches. This requires PATIENCE. need to improve for the schools that you • Send update emails to them at least wish to pursue. once every two months • Request for a Skype/phone call after September 1 of Grade 11 Collate marketing materials. Getting • Schedule a visit to meet them on their 3 recruited by a college is like finding a job. campus You need to present the companies (read: schools) with your personal profile to allow them to gain a better understanding of you. To do this: Building relationships with college he recruitment process begins • Craft your sports resume coaches is the most important part of How to kick start the two years before a junior athlete the recruitment process – they are the T • Create a cover letter – a brief signs with a university. This is introduction about who you are, why decision makers of your application. In so that prospective student-athletes have my experience at my firm, AddedSport, you are passionate about college sport, ample time to follow the process and what differentiates you from other it takes an average of two years to build maximize their recruitment success. For student-athletes a strong relationship with a coach. recruitment process example, an athlete looking to begin his/ • Film a short recruitment video Remember, a college coach doesn’t just The third of our six-part series on studying in the US, in this edition we are providing her first year in college in August 2022 want an excellent athlete, they want to have will usually confirm their spot between an individual with a strong and positive a step-by-step formula to kick-start the recruitment process by leveraging golf (or November 2021 and April 2022, which Standardized testing – SAT or ACT personality to construct a roster with any other sport) to gain admission into US universities. means the recruitment process starts later 4 • Spend at least three months preparing strong team spirit. They want well-rounded this year in November 2019 at 15 years to take the test individuals. Use this checklist as a guide of age. The process in its entirety can be • Whichever test you take, plan to take it and consult a professional for more advice. Jessica Lydia had played for the Indonesian National Golf team before she went on overwhelming, but once you break it at least twice to improve your score The two-year recruitment process could to play college golf with a 100% golf scholarship at the University of Richmond, down into smaller chunks, it becomes very well determine your career pathway , USA. She competed for her college golf team and graduated with a more manageable. after college, as long as you follow the Business Administration: Finance degree. She is now working with AddedSport, a Complete NCAA Eligibility Center structured process you will achieve success sports management company that focuses on helping Asian junior athletes achieve 5 requirements. This is to prove that you in your university admission bid. Stay their dreams of playing college sports in the USA. don’t get paid to play your sport, as in, you tuned for three more articles in this series,

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Hermès creates objects born of craftsmanship that revisits existing uses. Under its impetus, exacting know-how combines with creative freedom. Beyond their functional role, Hermès objects make everyday life their playground, each instant a uniquely special moment, and lightness a cardinal virtue.

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The Sunriseof Java Located on the eastern-most edge of the island of Java, just across from Bali, there is the regency of Banyuwangi. As the eastern-most city on Java, Banyuwangi welcomes the first rays from the sun at dawn as it begins to spread its light over Java.

istorically, Banyuwangi has not been a popular tourist H destination, but since 2014, that has changed. Formerly known as one of the dirtiest cities in East Java and far from being tourism-friendly, Banyuwangi has undergone a complete transformation into arguably the cleanest city in the country. With an increasingly advanced tourism sector, the cleanliness along the protocol road and city road is well-maintained. Culinary tourism is growing hand-in-hand with the art and tradition of Gandrung Sewu that also continues to develop and progress. Banyuwangi has a diverse natural How to Get There scenery of looming mountains and natural game reserves that meet with the rolling Banyuwangi can be reached by air in surge of waves that are the dream of approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from surfers all over the world. Ijen Crater, in Jakarta and 1 hour from Surabaya. the western part of Banyuwangi, is famous Blimbingsari Airport in Banyuwangi is for its beautiful crater lake. The National approximately 18 kilometers south of Park of Meru Betiri is famous as a nature the center of Banyuwangi. conservation area abound with amazing natural wonders spread throughout its Banyuwangi sits at the end of the rail 580 km2 territory. There’s also a surfer’s line in Java, connecting to Surabaya. paradise, G-Land and popular windsurfing There are some cities that have a direct at spot Tabuhan Island. These locations rail line to Banyuwangi: Jember, 2.5 form the center of the tourism-developed hours; Kalibaru, 1.5 hours; Malang, area named the Diamond Triangle, which 7.5 hours; Probolinggo, 4.5–5 connects the most popular tourist sights. hours; Surabaya, 6.5–7.5 hours; and Along with the natural attractions, Yogyakarta, 13 hours. Banyuwangi is enriched by various art and cultural traditions and customs. Gandrung Banyuwangi can also be reached by car Sewu is a popular dance in Banyuwangi from Jakarta within about 24 hours. to welcome distinguished guests. In From Ngurah Rai International Airport addition to Gandrung, Banyuwangi also in Bali, Banyuwangi can be reached in boasts Seblang, Kuntulan, Damarwulan, 4 hours 40 minutes, including the Bali Angklung, Ketoprak, Barong, Kendang crossing to Java by ferry from Gilimanuk Kempul, Jaranan as the city’s arts. To help Port to Ketapang, Banyuwangi, which attract tourists, Banyuwangi presents takes 30 minutes. several festivals to showcase various

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Ijen Crater The beauty of Ijen Crater is one of the main draws for tourists coming to Banyuwangi. The blue fire Savana Sadengan that appears at the base of the Located in Baluran Park, Savana Sadengan is famous for its landscape that crater at night is a rare natural Places toVisitresembles a savanna in Africa. The Sadengan grassland is about two kilometers from phenomenon that attracts the entrance to the Rawa Bendo post. To get around the 80-hectare meadow visitors tourists globally. This natural can rent a jeep owned by Perhutani. phenomenon occurs due to sulfur sublimation gas which Red Island Beach heats up to a temperature of more than 200 degrees giving This beach is dubbed as the Kuta Beach of rise to blue flames which Banyuwangi. With a three-kilometer coastline of can only be witnessed in one white sand, Pulau Merah Beach, which has waves other places in the world. In up to five meters high, is a new favorite for tourists addition to the Ijen Crater, and novice surfers. this phenomenon also occurs at the Dallol Volcano, Danakil Depression in Ethiopia. The blue fire at Ijen Crater appears every day.

Local Food

Cawuk Rice Green Bay Beach This rice dish consists of a mixture of special sauce made from Located in the area of Meru Betiri grated young coconut, young corn which is burned, cucumber, National Park, about 90 kilometers chili, red onion, and garlic. It is also a little sour which makes from the center of Banyuwangi, the Cawuk Rice spicy yet refreshing. Green Bay Beach and the adjacent Stone Beach, are lapped by unique green sea water. The water takes on the emerald color due to the marine biota that live on the seafloor like green gangs reflecting the sunlight.

Pecel Pitik Pecel pitik is a traditional food of the Kemiren Banyuwangi Osing tribe. Formerly known as a dish served during religious activities, pecel pitik has become known as a culinary dish that should not be missed when visiting Banyuwangi. This dish consists of chicken coated and smeared with grated coconut and candlenut, cayenne pepper, shrimp paste, orange leaves, salt, and sugar. By using a blend of these spices, the delicious and slightly spicy flavor of Pecel Pitik is created along with the distinctive taste

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ying on the South coast of There are two main centers to the city: western Honshu, Osaka, which Minami, the south; and Kita, the north. L is one of Japan's largest cities, is If you want to be close to the top dining, located on the Yodo delta with a network shopping, and entertainment experiences, of watercourses and canals spanned by then the Minami district is the perfect more than a thousand bridges. Located in place to stay. Kita is the traditional the center of the Kansai region, Osaka’s business center of Osaka and offers a neighbors Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, and Mt. different atmosphere for shopping, dining, Koya are all within a one-hour radius entertainment, and accommodation than meaning the area offers an abundance of the South. activities and significant sights to explore. For those who want to see both No need to venture away from Osaka areas and everything in between, Osaka too quickly though, there are plenty of provides an efficient and extensive interesting things to discover within transportation system that serves all of Japan’s second-largest city. Osaka’s rich the most popular sights and districts. history and strong culture are still evident For a slower pace of exploration, stroll today, including within the delicious along the banks of the river that meanders food offerings and fun activities for through the heart of the city reflecting the solo travelers or families alike. A prime dazzling neon of the billboards. example of this is at Osaka Castle where Aside from its modern attractions and visitors can discover more about Japanese fantastic shopping, Osaka is a charming history and wander the beautiful grounds. and relaxed city that is best known for its An especially popular time to visit the food. It’s said that this city is the birthplace castle is during cherry blossom season in of instant ramen and the first canned beer April when dusty pink sakura blossoms in Japan, the spiritual home of conveyor- cover the trees and drift gently in the belt sushi, and the pioneer of the country's warm spring breeze. stand-up bars. Osaka boasts more culinary While the origins of Osaka are known options than any other city in Japan, there from the mythological early days of is simply more food than you can taste. the Japanese Empire, today the city has become one of the most modern cities in Japan with a futuristic skyline along with countless impressive examples of modern architecture.

How to Get There

From Tokyo, take the Tokaido- Sanyo Shinkansen - known to the world as the bullet train - to Shin- Osaka Station. The train ride takes approximately two and a half hours. From Shin-Osaka Station, transfer to the JR local line and ride to Osaka Venice of Station.

Alternatively, from Kansai International Airport (KIX), take the Nankai or JR lines to Tennoji or the East Namba stations. The port city of Osaka, Japan, is known for its delectable food offerings, modern shopping options, and fun nightlife combined with its rich history and culture. The Source: japan.travel

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Osaka Castle Originally built in the 16th century by the famous warlord who unified Japan, Totoyami Hideyoshi, this castle was destroyed Umeda Sky Building multiple times before With a height of 173-meters, Umeda being reconstructed for Sky Building has become a popular the final time in 1931 and destination in the city. The building fully restored in 1995. An consists of two towers that are expansive moat surrounds connected by the "Floating Garden the castle along with some Observatory" on the 39th floor. The of the still-standing original observatory offers great views of the walls and turrets, and a city through its windows and from its gorgeous, sprawling park. open-air deck.

Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku Tower There’s a colorful area to the west of Tennoji Park that is packed with cheap shops and eateries. Named Shinsekai, and best known for its iconic Tsutenkaku Tower which opened in 1912 as an entertainment district, this place reflects modern life in Osaka.

Dotonbori River The Dotonbori River is one of the most famous waterways in Osaka. A 20-minute cruise of the Dotonbori canal provides a different view of the busy city center away Tempozan Harbor Village from the hustle and bustle of walking Located in the bay area, Tempozan Harbor along the riverside boardwalk. After Village is a comprehensive leisure spot. cruising, you can stroll along Tombori A main feature is the Osaka Aquarium Riverwalk and visit over 30 stores and Kaiyukan, one of the world's largest restaurants that border it to complete the aquariums. Just 20 minutes from Osaka waterside experience. Station, Tempozan Harbor Village also has a marketplace, restaurants, shopping, entertainment offerings, and Osaka sightseeing cruise ships. The area also hosts

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