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he biggest event that we have been waiting for is about to begin. It’s the George Djuhari nation’s preeminent golf tournament and also the season-ending flagship Publisher T event of the , the 2018. Excitingly, this year’s Liza Sutrisno Indonesian Masters will present two of golf’s superstars: (World No. 1) and (World No. 28). Rose is returning to for the second time to Editor defend the title he won last year with an eight-shot victory. Never in history, as far as Yulius Martinus I’m aware, has the World No. 1 played in a tournament held in Indonesia. I am sure that the Indonesian Masters 2018 will be another thrilling event and I’m looking forward to Developmental Editor watching our national players compete in this tournament where the highest level of skills Amelia Moriarty are required to survive. Graphic Designer So, to all of our loyal readers, please do join us at Royale Jakarta Golf Club for the Vickirio Firsta F. Indonesian Masters on 13 to 16 December. There is no entry fee, so just come on down Subekti Febriansyah to witness world-class golf, enjoy the tournament atmosphere, and of course, have some great food! Marketing & Sales Director In addition to the Indonesian Masters, we have heaps of other interesting articles in Merry Kwan this edition. We’ve got a feature on who has risen up to be one of the [email protected] world’s most elite players, along with articles on and Lexi Thompson who have both made a return to the winner’s circle. Since this edition comes at the end of 2018, I would like to welcome 2019 and wish everyone a happy new year. I hope you all have a great holiday season!

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8 ROSE & STENSON: ALL EYES ON THE INDONESIAN MASTERS 2018 After announcing Justin Rose will defend his Indonesian Masters title, the Indonesian Masters went on to announce that there will be another big gun attending this year's tournament. Swedish player Henrik Stenson will also join the field with hopes of ending the year on a high in Jakarta.

22 THE COMBIPHAR PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP DETERMINED ON THE BACK NINE ’s Varanyu Rattanaphiboonkij completed a wire-to-wire victory for the second time this season at the US$100,000 Combiphar Players Championship.

26 ENDING 953-DAY HIATUS Danny Willett believes his victory at the 2016 Masters will always be the biggest of his career. However, his triumph in Dubai recently is sure 28 A NEW ALPHA DOG to have evoked similar feelings of Brooks Koepka has been named success as that momentous day. as the PGA Tour player of the year for 2018 and acknowledged as the best player in the world. The recognition is a culmination of his achievements in his golf career that began at the bottom. THE GAME 38 PROFILE 44 HOW TO PLAY FROM THE THE RISE OF THE MAD ROUGH AROUND THE GREEN SCIENTIST The rough makes the golf course more Bryson DeChambeau has had his challenging and more beautiful. But if best season since turning pro in your ball is in it, it’s much less pleasant. 2016. His unorthodox approach Therefore, it’s important to know what to to the golf game has finally landed do. Shots from the rough around greens him four wins in just over 13 can be difficult, but if you use the correct

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6 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 7 THE GUNUNG THE 7th SERIES OF IGT 48 52 GEULIS MATCH PLAY ELKI’S FANTASTIC FINISH CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 Elki Kow made his way to the top GEORGE CROWNED once again in the 7th Series of the INAUGURAL CHAMPION Indonesian Golf Tour. The season After a long and tiring journey, finale victory was a back-to-back George Gandranata was crowned win at the event for the 24-year-old champion of the inaugural player. national professional match play.

58 BEFORE YOU START, LEARN THE RULES OF THE GAME In the previous article, we introduced you to the US college* golf pathway, and its advantages. In this issue, we are uncovering the landscape and the rules guarding the college golf recruitment process.

62 AMBON HIDDEN TREASURES ON THE ISLAND OF SPICES In a bygone era, Ambon was famed amongst Europeans who came to the island to collect from its bountiful source of spices. Today, Ambon attracts travelers looking to explore its natural hidden gems and experience the atmosphere of the Moluccan Islands.

68 HOBART ’S MOST HOSPITABLE CITY In a recent survey of Australia’s most hospitable destinations for 2018, the city of Hobart, on the island of Tasmania, came out on top. Photography : YM | ardigaleri | iStock | ardigaleri : YM Photography

8 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 9 FOCUS | The 2018 Indonesian Masters Preview Rose & Stenson: ALL EYeS ON The Indonesian Masters 2018

After announcing Justin Rose will defend his Indonesian Masters title, the Indonesian Masters went on to announce that there will be another big gun attending this year's tournament. Swedish player Henrik Stenson will also join the field with hopes of ending the year on a high in Jakarta.

his year Indonesian Masters (IM) will be attended two of the world’s T golf giants. In September, Justin Rose announced that he will return to Royale Jakarta Golf Club to defend his IM title. The announcement has now been followed with further great news that ’s Henrik will also compete in this year’s IM. Stenson is a phenomenal addition to the U$750,000 tournament, where he will compete for the first time. Despite this "This represents an being his first ever appearance in Jakarta, the incredibly exciting 42-year-old Swede wants to try to make sure opportunity to end he doesn’t go home empty-handed. “This represents an incredibly exciting my season playing opportunity to end my season playing somewhere new and somewhere new and in an event with a great in an event with a reputation,” said Stenson, as quoted by the Asian Tour. great reputation The presence of these two top-ranked - Stenson - golfers certainly heats up the field that’s filled mostly by Asian Tour star players. Rose has already shown off his experience and fired up the competition last year as he conquered the tournament at Royale Jakarta Golf Club by Justin Rose of poses with the Trophy after he wins the final round during Day Four of the . recording a commanding eight-shot victory Photography : Getty Images Photography that captured headlines around the world.

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This year, Rose has had a great season which has delivered him to the world number one spot once again. In Jakarta, Englishman Rose will be aiming to cap off his sensational year with another IM title. However, Stenson, who became the first male Swedish Major champion when he won the at Royal Troon, will provide some fierce opposition for Rose this year. Stenson’s career highlights include claiming the US PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup and the European Tour’s Race to Dubai in 2013, becoming the first player to win both, and to do so in the same season. He was also the European Tour number one in 2016. Stenson is looking forward to meeting Rose, who was his unbeatable partner at the in September. The pair won both their Foursomes matches in the Ryder Cup while the Swede also triumphed in his Singles game to go undefeated and help Europe reclaim the Cup. “It will also be great to be there with Justin [Rose] and judging by the way he played there last year, and indeed this year… he will be the man to beat,” said Stenson. The upcoming duel is an incredibly exciting prospect for golf fans in Indonesia. Rose and Stenson have already fought one memorable battle back at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, TOTAL COMMITMENT where Stenson won the silver medal finishing two strokes behind gold medalist Rose, so it’s hoped this will be another. The presence of two world-class FROM FOUR SPONSORS players lends a different atmosphere to The Habitat for Humanity Standings the Indonesian Masters than over the last The eighth edition of the prestigious Indonesian Masters will (the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit) seven years. Several of the world’s best tee off from 13-16 December at Royale Jakarta Golf Club with champion will also be crowned at the players have competed in the Indonesian Indonesian Masters and the winner of this this year’s event sponsorship coming from three state-owned Masters but this is the first time that two year’s tournament will earn a spot in the will compete at the same time. England’s enterprises and one private company. WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational next "It will also be great has claimed the title a July. record three times (2011, 2012 and 2015) to be there with Justin The tournament also forms the third ank Negara Indonesia (BNI) have again,” said Tambok P. Setyawati, Director of tournament,” said Maristella Tri Haryanti, while of , who now [Rose] and judging by leg of the 2018/19 Panasonic Swing, become the title sponsor of the Retail Banking for Bank Negara Indonesia. Vice President of Corporate Communication plays primarily on the US PGA Tour, lifted further adding to its pulling power. The the way he played there B US$750,000 event, while Bank “The tournament is one of the country’s at Bank Mandiri. the trophy in 2014. Panasonic Swing is an aggregate points last year, and indeed Tabungan Negara (BTN), PT Lautan Luas premier international sporting competitions While Sahat Sihombing, Senior Vice “Henrik Stenson is a wonderful race that spans five events with Asian Tour Tbk. and Bank Mandiri have been unveiled as and the perfect event for us to be associated President of Bank Tabungan Negara added, addition to the Indonesian Masters, along this year… he will be players chasing a share of a lucrative bonus presenting sponsors. with.” “This year’s Indonesian Masters promises to with Justin Rose, who we announced last pool. the man to beat" For the second year in a row, the Bank Mandiri and Bank BTN are also be another great end to the season in Asia month. Henrik is a world-class player Sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the Indonesian Masters is the season-ending pleased to be supporting the tournament for with two of the best players in the game, in who has been a great ambassador for - Stenson - PGA Tour of Indonesia, the Indonesian flagship event on the Asian Tour with BNI the second time. Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson, and a quality the game of golf and we look forward to Masters will feature 24 Indonesian golfers, heading up the prestigious event for the third “The line-up of star players this year, field.” welcoming him to our tournament,” said 20 from the PGTI and four top amateurs, time. with Henrik Stenson joining Justin Rose, Jimmy Masrin, Founder of the Indonesian who will also battle it out in the 72-hole “Bank Negara Indonesia is delighted to is outstanding and we at Bank Mandiri feel Masters and Chairman of the Asian Tour. Photography : Getty Images Photography individual stroke play tournament. Masters : Indonesia Photography be sponsoring the Indonesian Masters once privileged to be part of such a world-class golf

12 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 13 FOCUS | The 2018 Indonesian Masters Preview ROSE & STENSON HEAD TO HEAD Two of the world’s best players will compete in the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by BTN, PT Lautan Luas Tbk. and Bank Mandiri this year. This will be a historic moment eagerly awaited by Indonesian Masters spectators. Before watching their performance at Royale Jakarta Golf Club, here’s the data and achievements of these two golf superstars.

ROSE STENSON Age 38 42 World ranking (until Nov 19th) 1 32 Turned pro 1998 1998 Professional wins 23 20 PGA Tour 9 6 European Tour 12 11 Golf Tour 1 - 2 2 - 3 PGA Tour of Australasia 1 - Other 2 1 Best result in a major championship Masters 2nd/T2 (2015/2017) T5 (2018) U.S. Open Won (2013) T4 (2014) The Open T2 (2018) Won (2016) PGA Championship T3 (2012) 3rd/T3 (2013/2014) Medal record (2016 Olympic) Gold Silver Achievements & Awards European Tour OOM 2007 FedEx Cup Champion 2018 2013 Race to Dubai Champion 2013, 2016

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George Gandranata Danny Masrin Rinaldi Home Side Hopes to Keep Momentum In the last two years, Indonesia has broken the norm by having several home players make the cut for the Indonesian Masters and qualify to fight until the final round. There’s hope that figure will continue to rise in years to come.

eferring to the early history of the “Last year a lot of new names made the that a few holes at Royale Jakarta have long Indonesian Masters, which began in cut. So, I think this year hopefully there will be holes, and short-game around the green,” he R 2011, there was only one Indonesian more people who qualify" said Rinaldi, who explained. player who made the cut. However, that all was one of seven players that made the cut in While several Indonesian players have changed two years ago when four Indonesian last year’s edition of the event. He also believes acquired valuable experience competing players finally succeeded in progressing to the that the number of players who can finish in tough competitive atmospheres at next two rounds. Last year, the result was even with an under-par score is increasing. “I think international tournaments, the others have better: six professionals and one amateur made the quality of our players is getting better,“ he utilized the extensive opportunity to develop it through. added. their games in events operated This year, the confidence of the home Currently, Rinaldi and the other by the Indonesian Golf Tour. On December players to be able to compete with the best Indonesian players are busy preparing to face 13-16 we will see how many host players can at the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by the biggest and most prestigious tournament make it to this year’s final round! Bank Mandiri, Bank Tabungan Negara, and PT in Indonesia. “Aside from preparing physically, Photography : YM : YM Photography Lautan Luas Tbk. is high. we practice a lot of long drive, considering obgolf.co.id

16 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 17 FOCUS | The 2018 Indonesian Masters Preview BNI's Goals at Indonesian Masters BNI continues its involvement with the prestigious Indonesian Masters for the eighth edition of the event. BNI is sponsoring the event for the third year in a row, once again becoming the title sponsor of the US$750,000 international golf tournament. BNI's commitment to the Indonesian Masters deserves praise. Achmad Baiquni, President Director of Bank BNI o find out how BNI’s involvement with golf came about, OB Golf (Persero) Tbk. T This year, how is BNI performing & Lifestyle Magazine spoke to Referring to BNI's involvement in in the banking sector? What has Achmad Baiquni, President Director of been developed and achieved by the Indonesian Masters for the Bank BNI (Persero) Tbk., about the goals past two years and this year, how BNI in-line with technological of Bank BNI in relation to the Indonesian is BNI positioning itself in golf developments to date? Masters and the development of Bank BNI today? today. In terms of performance, BNI's business Through the Indonesian Masters, BNI growth in the third quarter of 2018 was gets exposure in the media globally and recorded well. The growth of assets, credit, becomes known as a bank that supports third-party funds (DPK), and profit from For three consecutive years, BNI golf. Certainly, BNI is making the best BNI was noted to outperform the industry has sponsored the Indonesian use of the event to provide loyalty in the third quarter of 2018. Surely, this is Masters. The Indonesian Masters programs to BNI customers, especially the the result of a combination of hard work has become synonymous with BNI Emerald customer segment and corporate of all BNI employees and the successful but what actually underlies BNI’s customers. execution of predetermined strategies in commitment to the Indonesian facing various existing business challenges. Masters? One of the main challenges, which we Supporting the Indonesian Masters The Indonesian Masters is a world-class also see as an opportunity, in the banking for the last two years, what has tournament that again gets support from industry today is technological development been the positive impact on the BNI as the main sponsor. In addition or technology disruption that is very rapid. existence of BNI branches abroad? to BNI, the Indonesian Masters also Technology disruption has given birth to a receives support from other state-owned The Indonesian Masters is broadcasted new industry called Financial Technology enterprises such as Bank Mandiri and BTN globally in more than 180 countries (Fintech). Fintech companies can offer to advance golf and also make Indonesia around the world, increasing BNI's brand several products and services like banking famous in international forums. recognition as a bank that supports but is more flexible because it is not highly In addition, the goal of BNI's the development of golf. The support regulated like banks. participation in the Indonesian Masters automatically echoes the existence of To face these challenges, BNI must 2018 is to increase BNI's brand awareness eight BNI overseas branch offices in be able to adjust to the disruption wave for digital banking. BNI is carrying the Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, that occurs so that it can compete with the Digisport theme once again for this year’s , Osaka, Seoul, and Yangon. business model and services carried out by tournament. Through support at the Players and spectators from all over the Fintech companies. The strategic initiatives event, BNI introduces the BNI Experience world can certainly use the services of carried out by BNI include developing a application to be used by players and the eight branch offices. Not only that, new digital model business, collaborating spectators in getting tournament BNI's support also contributes to making with Fintech, and implementing automation information, searching for the location of Indonesia an international standard tourist to support more agile operational efficiency. the nearest BNI branch and ATM, seeing destination. The goal is that BNI can become a digital BNI promos and filling in free time with financial institution that better serves all of

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18 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 19 FOCUS | The 2018 Indonesian Masters Preview

BANK MANDIRI Before joining to support the Indonesian Masters, Bank Mandiri already had a reputation nationally for golf events, often holding golf corporate golf clinic events. We Want to Help Do you believe that golf provides a potential market to acquire customers? We are quite active in golf. As it is known, Golf Development Bank Mandiri was one of the banks to pioneer This year, Bank Mandiri golf clinic services. This service is an exclusive is supporting an service from Bank Mandiri to provide the best for its customers. Kartika Wirjoatmodjo, international golf We also issue credit cards specifically for President Director of PT Bank Mandiri event for the second golf enthusiasts, such as Mandiri Platinum time. Despite having Golf Card and Mandiri Golf Signature, as well (Persero) Tbk. a long-standing as other products. All of that is with the aim association with to always provide the best service that can golf, Bank Mandiri’s effectively meet the needs of our customers. In addition, golf is also one of our ways to involvement in introduce Bank Mandiri to the regional and international international sphere so that Mandiri services competitive can be used to support the financial activities tournaments affirms of individuals and international corporations, Mandiri’s step forward especially those who have business relationships in Indonesia. in building on the commitment of the How many branches does Bank banking institutions to Mandiri have abroad? the world of sports. Bank Mandiri currently has seven overseas long with BTN and PT Lautan branches/representatives/subsidiaries abroad, Luas Tbk., Bank Mandiri is a in Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Cayman A presenting sponsor of the 2018 Islands, Timor Leste, , and London. Indonesian Masters. In a chat with OB Golf and Lifestyle the bank’s President Director, Why did Bank Mandiri choose golf as Kartika Wirjoatmodjo, shared more details a sport to promote the brand? about Bank Mandiri's goal in supporting the We chose golf primarily to strengthen our Indonesian Masters and also the synergy business in the realm of wealth management between Bank Mandiri and golf. as well as other related sectors. Today, wealth management at Bank Mandiri as whole This year Bank Mandiri is supporting reaches more than 50,000 customers. the Indonesian Masters for the second time. Is there a main goal for How is Bank Mandiri’s development Bank Mandiri being involved with progressing today? the Indonesian Masters? Bank Mandiri managed to record a good We support the organization of the golf performance above the banking average. Until tournament because we want to help create a the third quarter of 2018, Mandiri was able to good atmosphere in the development of golf reap a net profit of Rp18.1 trillion. sports in Indonesia so that our golf athletes are The company's net profit realization expected to become one of the biggest in the grew by 20% year-on-year. In the same period world. In addition, through golf, we also want last year, Bank Mandiri posted a profit of to strengthen engagement with customers, Rp. 15.1 trillion. The increase in net profit especially priority customers, private users, was sustained by the increase of net interest and other users of Bank Mandiri products and income by 4.2% to Rp40.5 trillion and fee

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20 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 21 A Look Back at the 2017 Indonesian Masters

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The 2018 Combiphar Players Championship Determined on the

BThailand’sa Varanyuck Rattanaphiboonkij N completedin a wire-to-wiree Asian Development Tour (ADT) victory for the second time this season at the US$100,000 Combiphar Players Championship Varanyu made a par putt on the 16th during the final round.

wenty-one-year-old Varanyu Donlaphatchai (Niyomchon). I felt more Rattanaphiboonkij of Thailand relaxed having another Thai playing in the T faced a long 18-hole final round. same group. That helped calm me down "It’s unbelievable. I just Starting the last round on 12-under par, a bit,” said Varanyu, as quoted by Asian signed up for the Asian Tour "I told myself to just keep playing and try my Varanyu sat four shots back from Janne Development Tour. two weeks best. It’s good that I played with Donlaphatchai Kaske of Finland after making one birdie With this victory in the penultimate (Niyomchon). I felt more relaxed having against two bogeys on the front nine. event of this years ADT, Varanyu became ago and now I got my card However, Varanyu rebounded with the first player to win more than once on the another Thai playing in the same group. That through the ADT! I thought I three birdies, on the 10th, 14th, and 15th region’s secondary circuit during the 2018 didn’t have the chance after helped calm me down a bit" holes, before making some crucial par saves season. His victory, which saw him take on his way home. He closed two-under-par home a winner’s prize purse of US$17,500, my front nine because I was - Varanyu - on 70 for a 15-under-par 273 total to win by also catapults him to second place on the one-over and Janne was one shot over Kaske at New Kuta Golf Club ADT Order of Merit to grab one of the in Bali. seven Asian Tour cards on offer for the 2019 three-under" “I told myself to just keep playing and season. - Varanyu - Photography : YM Photography try my best. It’s good that I played with

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Michael Wanandi - Varanyu (L to R)

Michael Wanandi

Janne Kaske Inspiring People to Live Healthy Lives Another Combiphar Players Championship has been successfully held. It was the third edition for Indonesia’s local leading consumer healthcare company, who returned as the title sponsors for the Asian Development Tour event.

“It’s unbelievable. I just signed up for the We believe that the Combiphar YOU WILL support the ADT schedule Combiphar has participated in ADT Asian Tour Qualifying School two weeks ago Players Championship shows AGAIN next year. Is this aN annual events for the last three years. " program or part of the company Do you think the events have a and now I got my card through the ADT! I the company’s consistency in CSR? thought I didn’t have the chance after my front inspiring Indonesians to implement a positive impact on the company? I want this to be an annual program if this can nine because I was one-over and Janne was healthy and active lifestyle. This is also in I see it more on long-term goals. We want to help. I hope there will be positive feedback on three-under,” said Varanyu, who had led from line with Combiphar’s commitment to see Indonesian players perform well. If it’s how Combiphar can improve the quality of start to finish for his maiden ADT title in May. championing a healthy tomorrow to help not yet done internationally, it could be in the tournament and also the players, and so Kaske, a two-time Asian Tour winner, create a healthier Indonesian generation,” Indonesia. Despite the ADT being held in on. My biggest hope is that this will be part of battled through to finish on 70 to take second said Michael Wanandi, President Director Indonesia, it is very difficult for Indonesian the Combiphar CSR program for the future. place, while American Justin De Los Santos of Combiphar. players to win the ADT. So, this is one of my We combine education, health, and sports as a finished five shots back of Varanyu in third. Offering a prize purse of US$100,000, hopes, that they can become ADT champions Shariffudin Ariffin - Justin De Los Santos (L to R) form of healthy living. Malaysia’s Shariffuddin Ariffin carded a 70 to the Combiphar Players Championship in Indonesia. Next, I hope our initiative in the settle a further shot back in fourth on 279. took place for its third successive year You said that Combiphar will long-term will build a healthier Indonesian Despite missing out on the victory, Leading Final Round Scores and was played for the second time at the participate again in next year’s generation. This takes a long time. We don't Kaske moved to fourth on the money list, a New Kuta Golf Club in Bali, Indonesia. ADT tournament. Where will want to measure whether this gives a big sales Pos Name R1 R2 R3 R4 To Par Total Combiphar be held? place behind Nitithorn Thippong of Thailand The tournament was also the 21st leg and effect or not. That's not the goal. Combiphar’s who slipped to third with his runner-up 1 Varanyu Rattanaphiboonkij (THA) 67 67 69 70 -15 273 the penultimate event on the 2018 ADT I think it needs the right time (to be goal is how can we inspire our young announced). I will discuss with the ADT, finish. American , South African 2 Janne Kaske (FIN) 71 64 69 70 -14 274 schedule. generation to live healthy lives. Healthy living or maybe there are other ideas to be held is through education and sports. That's what Mathiam Keyser, and Itthipat Buranatanyarat 3 Justin De Los Santos (USA) 73 67 70 68 -10 278 of Thailand sit in fifth, sixth, and seventh elsewhere because this tournament certainly we dream of, how we can inspire people to positions respectively. 4 Shahriffuddin Ariffin (MAS) 71 70 68 70 -9 279 brings golf tourism by bringing in international take active action so that they are aware of that T5 Josh Salah (USA) 72 68 69 71 -8 280 players. Indonesia is rich in the beauty of healthy life for them. tourist attractions. Hopefully, there is another T5 Donlaphatchai Niyomchon (THA) 71 70 68 71 -8 280 Photography : YM Photography : YM Photography place that we can promote too.

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ENDiNG 953-DaY HiatuS Danny Willett believes his victory at the 2016 Masters will always be the biggest of his ThOmpSON ReDeemeD career. However, his triumph in Dubai recently is sure to have evoked similar feelings of success as that momentous day. & ReDefiNeD ince claiming the coveted Green make a par, maintain his advantage, and take Willett’s 18-under total secured him Lexi Thompson finally claimed the victory at the CME Group Tour Jacket at August in 2016, Danny home the trophy. a two-stroke win. Reed and S Willett’s performance took a tumble. The victory was Willett’s first title in 953 were forced to settle for a share of second on Championship. This victory means two things for Thompson. His body struggled to cope with the PGA days, what’s been a long two years, seven 16-under. Adrián Otaegui, Dean Burmester, Tour’s punishing schedule as bad habits in his months, and nine days. His last victory being and shared fourth at minus 14. hompson, who led the CME Group This victory forms an important her performance at CME Group Tour swing lead to nagging back problems causing the Masters in 2016, some 64 events previously. Meanwhile, ended the by four-shots, redefinition in Thompson’s journey to Championship reinstated the 23-year-old as Willett to face a nightmare couple of years “It’s been tough,” said Willett, as quoted season as European No. 1 for the first time T missed her birdie putt on the final overcome personal problems. A week before the competitive, powerful, driven athlete she’s on the circuit. His ranking plummeted from by the Guardian. “I’m just massively proud of in his career after his Ryder Cup partner hole but it didn’t matter, she could have missed Ricoh Women’s British Open, Thompson become known as. 10th to 426nd. Picturing that, it’s not hard to myself and everyone that’s been around me. 's bid for victory came up her second putt and still walked away with the announced that she had withdrawn from the "Just the up and downs and just the things understand what Willett meant when he said he You never quite know when a win is around eight shots short. win. As it happened, Thompson confidently major event to “recharge my mental batteries.” I've been dealing with, they all kind of hit was in a “very dark place.” the corner and with all the things that have sank her next putt to make par for a total of But it was more than that, Thompson was me this year. To be able to end the year like Things finally turned around for Willett happened, I was never quite sure if it was going 18-under and a four-shot victory over Nelly at the peak of saturation having been plagued this and just keep on fighting throughout the as he picked up momentum at the DP World to happen again.” Korda. by problems that have afflicted her. Her mental whole year has meant the world to me. Just Tour Championship. Starting the final round “We’ve battled long and hard through this It was sweet redemption for Thompson health has born the brunt of the rules debacle shows anything is possible. You have to fight tied with at the top leaderboard, season to come out at the end, regardless of who missed a crucial two-foot putt on the at the ANA, the missed putt at the CME last through whatever you're going through," said Willett had secured himself a two-shot lead what happened today, a better person and a same green at the same event last year. year, and her mother's cancer diagnosis and Thompson, as quoted by Golf Digest. walking into the 72nd hole of the tournament. better athlete. It’s a special place. It’s been a hell Despite looking like she would still win the treatment. Never a game short of an element of drama, of a lot of work and it’s just nice to be back,” tournament, Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn made After her break, Thompson returned Willett’s tee shot landed at the edge of a water added Willett. back-to-back birdies and snatched the title searching for her “A” game, missing two

Photography : Getty Images : Getty Images Photography hazard, but the Englishman held his nerve to away from Thompson. cuts in rare occurrence for her. However,

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BROOKS KOEPKA A New Alpha Dog

Brooks Koepka has been named as the PGA Tour player of the year for 2018 and acknowledged as the best player in the world. The recognition is a culmination of his achievements in his golf career that began from the bottom.

t Nine Bridges, Jeju Island, Korea, be exactly how I could draw it up. To do that stink. It was the worst, emotionally tough Two months later, Koepka defeated Tiger developing on what he has already achieved. by the desire to quit, even though he finally Koepka claimed his 12th victory in this week has been special.” times for me. Sometimes when I would Woods to win the PGA Championship by “From there, you find something else and managed to overcome it. It was The Challenge A his seventh country during his pro The Jack Nicklaus Trophy had previously question it, I kept saying: ‘I’ll do it. I’ll be fine.’ two shots. Koepka tied a major championship you try and build on it. I need to play well in Tour that finally helped Koepka to grow up career, just two weeks after receiving the Jack been the cherry on top of Koepka’s great Good news or bad news, I had positive energy.” record by finishing at 264. He became the the majors, that’s been my key. That’s been into the dedicated golfer he is today. “I built a Nicklaus Trophy for the PGA Tour Player of season in which he won two majors: the US In his fourth tournament since coming fifth player to win the US Open and PGA something that I’ve created a pattern in the lot of confidence off of that,” said Koepka. the Year. This The win marks his fifth career Open and PGA Championship. Despite back from injury, Koepka finished second Championship in the same year, joining majors and I just need to keep improving,” said Koepka’s current achievements are the PGA Tour title and his sixth top-10 finish in missing four months at the start of the year, at Colonial (Fort Worth Invitational). Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, and Gene Koepka. results of his six-year effort from the most his last 13 starts and moved him to the World to recover from a partially torn tendon in his Three weeks later, he beat Sarazen. It’s clear that Koepka is aware of the fact basic level of competition. The 28-year old has No. 1 ranking. left wrist, Koepka made up for lost time in a at Shinnecock Hills to win the US Open for After the CJ Cup on October 21, Koepka that he’s struggled to keep his momentum in proven he is golf’s new alpha dog. “It’s amazing to go World No. 1 on a win,” big leap. the second straight year, becoming the first finally sat at the top of the world. Although the past. Turning pro in 2012, Koepka started said Koepka, as quoted by Golf Digest. “I think “I was down when I was missing back-to-back US Open champion since Curtis his points are only slightly above those of to play on the Challenge Tour in Europe at the is something I’ve always wanted to do. I always everything,” said Koepka, as quoted by Strange in 1988 and 1989. Justin Rose who is No. 2 and could steal the beginning of his professional career. Traveling wanted to earn my way to No. 1 in the world, Associated Press. “I tried to have the most throne anytime, Koepka isn’t thinking about far and wide, from Kazakhstan to Kenya and

Photography : Getty Images : Getty Images Photography and I felt like if I played and won, that would positive spin on it when I was home. It did that. Instead, he’s focused on maintaining and mainland Europe, he was always tempted

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Interesting Facts About 7Brooks Koepka Three major wins, twice at the US Open and once at the USPGA Championship, put Brooks Koepka in the fast track to becoming one of the best players in the world. His most recent victory came at the CJ Cup, boosting him to the world number one position for the first time. Here are a few things of interesting facts about the 28-year-old, Koepka:

1. Sport is in Koepka’s family blood. 2. Koepka became a golfer because of a 3. Before earning his PGA Tour card in 4. Claude Harmon III is one of the people 5. Koepka is dating Jena Sims, a former 7. Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Tiger His great-uncle, Dick Groat, is a baseball problem with his nose. 2014, he ventured to Europe to take part behind Koepka’s success. Miss Teen USA winner who has Woods are his favorite athletes who legend, winning two World Series as a At the age of 10, he was involved in a car in golf competitions there. Koepka has worked with Claude Harmon III also been in several movies. really inspire him. shortstop with the Pittsburgh Pirates, accident and his nose and sinus cavity were After winning four times on the Challenge on his swing since 2013. He praised the son Sims has been in films alongside the likes Koepka admires their mental toughness and earning the 1960 National League MVP broken on the dashboard. The accident Tour, the second-tier men's professional of the legendary instructor Butch Harmon of Morgan Freeman, Robert DeNiro, and work ethics. He believes they became so award, and earning a spot on eight National meant that Koepka wasn’t allowed to play golf tour in Europe, Koepka won his first for making his driver swing more repeatable, Michael Douglas. She also runs an award- great because they were willing to sacrifice League All-Star teams. His father, Bob, also any contact sports. As a result, he chose to European Tour title in Turkey. He learned instead of favoring a draw and missing both winning non-profit organization called everything to be so, they will do anything played baseball; he was a pitcher at West take up golf. He spent most days at West a lot while competing in Europe. “I think ways. Koepka now hits a power fade. In two Pageant of Hope. to win, and it really bothers them to lose. Virginia Wesleyan. He passed that passion Palm Beach’s public Okeeheelee Golf it helped me grow up a little bit and really seasons, Koepka has improved his short Koepka had an encounter with one of his onto his son, Brooks. However, Koepka was Course. “To be honest, I’m not a big golf figure out that, ‘Hey, play golf, get it done, game under European coach Pete Cowen, 6. Having his mother, Denise Jakows, beat idols, Jordan, in a match at the Bear’s Club. unable to continue of his family nerd,” said Koepka, as quoted by Business and then you can really take this somewhere.’ who also works with Henrik Stenson, Louis breast cancer while he was in college “I was one up on the 17th tee and called out due to an accident limiting what sports he Insider. “Golf is kind of boring, not much I built a lot of confidence off that,” said Oosthuizen, and Sergio Garcia. added perspective to Koepka’s life. the score. Michael looks at me says, ‘Fourth could play. action. I come from a baseball family, and it’s Koepka. “It made me figure out that life can go pretty quarter, baby.’ I was like, ‘Really?’ Then, with in my blood.” quickly, so enjoy it,” said Koepka, as quoted strokes, he wins the last two holes. How by Golf Digest. “Make people laugh, make he did that? That’s what I’m after,” recalled the best of things. Maybe not take things as Koepka, as quoted by Golf Digest.

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Michelle Wie

Director of Governance. in a book or paper meeting the size limit and Additions to the original proposal include: According to the R&A, golfers may written by the player and/or his or her caddie. (1) a new size limit for the printed book/ continue to use a putting-green map or other The final interpretation also clearly defines material (restricted to pocket-size), (2) a new putting-green information, except: that any use of electronic or digital putting- prohibition against magnification of putting • Any image of a putting green must be limited green maps must comply with the same limits. green information and (3) a new requirement to a scale of 3/8 inch to 5 yards (1:480) or A player is still in breach of Rule 4.3 if the that any hand-drawn or written information smaller (the “scale limit”). player uses any device not consistent with the must be in a book or on a paper meeting the • Any book or other paper containing a map purpose of the limits, including: size limit and must be written by the player or image of a putting green must not be larger • Increasing the size of the green’s and/or his or her caddie. than 4 ¼ inches x 7 inches (the “size limit”), representation beyond the scale or size limits. The R&A and the USGA will continue imiting the use of green-reading “The new interpretation is a first step in although a “hole location sheet” that displays • Producing a recommended line of play based to evaluate the future development and use The R&A and the USGA L materials is a new interpretation of the process and we will keep green-reading nine or more holes on a single sheet of paper on the location (or estimated location) of the of green-reading materials as they ascertain have published restrictions Rule 4.3 (Use of Equipment) that has materials under review in 2019 to assess may be larger, provided that any image of a player’s ball (see Rule 4.3a(1)). the impact of the new interpretation to been introduced following a six-week feedback whether any further action is required,” single putting green meets the scale limit. Some of the changes made to the original see if further modifications are necessary. on the use of green- period. The interpretation limits the size and said David Rickman, Executive Director – • No magnification of putting-green proposal following the feedback period The governing bodies think that the ability reading materials in golf. scale of detailed putting-green maps and any Governance at the R&A. information is allowed other than a player’s include the removal of: (1) the proposed of golfers to read greens using their own The adjustments will apply similar electronic or digital materials that a “These latest modifications provide very normal wearing of prescription glasses or minimum slope indication limit of 4% and judgement is an essential skill that should be player may use during a round to assist with practical changes that make the interpretation lenses. (2) the prohibition against using handwritten maintained, while defining how additional from 1 January 2019. reading his or her line of play on the putting easier to understand and apply in the field,” • Hand-drawn or written information about notes to create a copy or facsimile of a detailed materials may be used.

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34 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 35 INSIGHT | News World Ranking for Disabled Golfers Providing opportunities for disabled golfers, the USGA and R&A will begin to manage a global ranking of players starting in 2019. The World Ranking for Golfers with Disability will be run in tandem with the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

First Female President of the PGA of America The PGA of America elected Suzy Whaley as its 41st president at the PGA’s annual event on November 9. Whaley becomes the first female president in the history of the 102-year-old association.

or the PGA of America, Whaley’s Whaley added that she has no specific Whaley is not simply the first female at "There is an accelerating commitment has been proven. agenda in place, just continuing what the the PGA of America’s helm, she also became he ranking will separate men and meaningful and lasting change to make golf growth in the number F Prior to the election, the 51-year- association has been trying to do: grow the the first woman in 58 years to qualify for a women, developing from the more welcoming,” said Bodenhamer. old woman has also served as an instructor, game. PGA tournament when she made the 2003 T Ranking for Golfers with Disability “There is an accelerating growth in of events around the commentator, and vice-president for the PGA “We need to make the funnel as large Greater Hartford Open. The athlete has now established by the European Disabled Golf the number of events around the world for world for golfers with of America for the last two years. as possible," said Whaley, as quoted by Golf broken her latest barrier when she was elected Association in 2014. golfers with disabilities to compete in, so it “It feels great," said Whaley, who joined Digest. “Our role now is, how do we lead and president of the PGA of America, the first According to John Bodenhamer, makes absolute sense that there is a global disabilities to compete the PGA of America 17 years ago in search of collaborate with all of those who are having woman to hold the position in the association. USGA Senior Managing Director of ranking to provide a robust measurement in, so it makes absolute more competitive playing opportunities. "You that open funnel into the game, to get them “Obviously the historic nature of it doesn't Championships, the involvement of the of an individual’s skill and ability,” noted sense that there is a think about, you imagine it, you work so hard with a PGA professional, to get them on the go past me," said Whaley. "I'm so honored and two governing bodies in the ranking is Duncan Weir, the R&A’s Executive Director with so many people, as part of a group, as part golf courses. Doesn’t have to be 18 holes. grateful to have that chance, and to have the expected to help spur participation and of Golf Development and Amateur Events. global ranking to provide as a team, that you lose sight of it. But today it Could be nine holes or going to the putting trust of my 29,000 members and peers." encourage more competition worldwide for a robust measurement of was fun. It's wonderful to be in this position. green with their daughter or son. That’s what disabled players. “We are working to create A huge responsibility, but I’m humbled and we hope to do.” an individual’s skill and Photography : Erlangga Tribuana | YM Tribuana : Erlangga Photography Photography : Getty Images : Getty Images Photography honored.” ability"

36 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 37 INSIGHT | News Harrington to Become McIlroy May Give 2020 Ryder Cup Captain? Europe has just celebrated its success in the at Le Golf National, Up European Tour . Thomas Bjørn’s team succeeded to demolish USA 17½ to 10½ in the biennial men's golf competition. Membership

Rory McIlroy has only committed to two European Tour events in 2019. He is expected to play the European Masters in Switzerland and will probably play in before next July's Open Championship.

fter the Paris success, Europe is parties including Justin Rose, who revealed While and Miguel Angel A preparing their new captain to defend that Harrington is the “front-runner”, and the Jimenez are also possibilities to fill the captain’s the trophy at Whistling Straits in 2018 European captain, Bjørn. seat it seems that the Irishman is the leading "I don't know. Right now owever, McIlroy actually needs Sport. “I guess my big thing is I want to play Haven, , in 2020. Harrington seems “He’d be brilliant,” said Bjørn, as quoted by candidate to guide the team at Whistling four European Tour events to fulfill against the strongest fields week in, week out, to be in pole position to be Europe’s next the Guardian “He’s got all the tools and all the Straits in two years. I've got two events on my H the minimum event obligation as a and for the most part of the season that is in Ryder Cup captain after Lee Westwood ruled knowledge.” The final decision will be made in schedule in Europe. I don't member, leading to speculation that he will America.” himself out of becoming the next captain. One of Europe’s most high-profile players, December by the Ryder Cup European have to commit to that until release the European Tour to focus on the If McIlroy does not maintain his Harrington previously revealed that he Rory McIlroy, also backed the nomination. selection panel which includes the past three PGA Tour. membership it would be a big blow to the would love to take his chance to be a captain “I’ve always thought Padraig would be a good Captains – Thomas Bjorn, , next year so I'm starting my "I don't know. Right now I've got two European Tour. Not only that, his chance to for his continent when the Ryder Cup heads captain in the United States,” said McIlroy. and Paul McGinley – as well as European year off in the States. That'll events on my schedule in Europe. I don't be Europe's captain for the Ryder Cup will to Rome. “I’d like to do in 2022,” said “Padraig’s won a lot of golf tournaments over Tour Chief Executive Keith Pelley and a be the big focus of mine have to commit to that until next year so also be jeopardized. Regulations state that a the 47-year-old Irishman, as quoted by Golf there. He’s won a US PGA Championship.” representative from the European Tour Players I'm starting my year off in the States. That'll player “cannot be a captain or vice-captain if Monthly earlier this year. The 2022 Ryder Harrington, a three-time major champion, Committee. up until the end of August be the big focus of mine up until the end of they decline membership of the Tour or fail Cup will be held at Marco Simone Golf and was one of Thomas Bjørn’s vice-captains as and then, obviously, we will August and then, obviously, we will assess to fulfill the minimum event obligation in Country Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Rome. Europe beat the USA at Le Golf National. He’s from there,” said McIlroy, as quoted by BBC any season”. Harrington's candidacy for the 2020 Ryder also made six appearances during his career as assess from there"

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his past season, DeChambeau DeChambeau also gives special 05 In high school, he rewrote his physics has made his name at the top by treatment to his clubs. What does textbook. Borrowing the textbook from T winning the first two FedEx Cup he do? the library, DeChambeau wrote down Playoff events. The 25-year-old stood a everything from the 180-page book into He names all of his clubs. His 60-degree lob chance of winning the season-long FedEx a three-ring binder. wedge is named “The King” after Arnold Cup prize of $10 million if Justin Rose, Palmer and “Jimmy” is his 50-degree wedge and who won the final event in honor of 1950 Masters winner Jimmy At age six, DeChambeau was a master Playoff, had failed to secure the Cup. 06 Demaret, and “Gamma” is DeChambeau’s of mental math and even had an However, DeChambeau, who turned pro in 3-iron because gamma is the third letter in the understanding of algebra. 2016, will need to manage his talent if he’s to Greek alphabet. Not only that, all his irons reach his maximum potential. have 280 grams of head weight. DeChambeau His swing today is a DeChambeau After earning his PGA Tour card at the also uses oversized grips on each of his clubs. 07 modification based on a book titled end of the 2016, DeChambeau started his The Golfing Machine by Homer Kelley journey with bad results. Having begun Despite his academic approach to the that he read at 15. With guidance from his 2017 campaign at 130th in the world game, DeChambeau wasn’t the best Mike, he came up with a single-plane rankings, the player, whose full name is student. How come? swing from the book that's called a Bryson James Aldrich DeChambeau, missed “zero shifting motion” more technically. the cut three times and withdrew once in his He wasn't great at reading and writing. first four appearances. However, he turned “I'll never forget, the first time I got a B things around and closed the 2018 season in in high school, I was mortified because I 08 He uses a system of putting called the seventh position on the rankings. had worked so hard, and I just wasn't good vector putting, to compute the break We’re taking a look at the backstory of enough in writing,” said DeChambeau, and read the green. the player nicknamed the “mad scientist”: as quoted by . Notably, his strength is arithmetic. He has mastered an art technique called 09 stippling. "I've gotten into stippling drawing, which is done with many dots making figures."

What was DeChambeau’s amateur story before turning pro? The Most DeChambeau won the State Unusual Junior Championship at age 16. In Southern 9 Methodist University (SMU), Texas, Things About DeChambeau became the first SMU Mustang to win the NCAA individual championship, DeChambeau doing so in June 2015. In the following August, he claimed the US Amateur title. He 01 Bryson DeChambeau developed his first became the fifth player to win both titles in set of single-length irons at 17. Along the same year, joining Jack Nicklaus (1961), with his long-time coach, Mike Schy, (1990), Tiger Woods (1996), he modified a bunch of shaft flexes and and (2004). clubs to build his first set of irons. DeChambeau has earned the 02 In 2017, Cobra, who endorse Bryson DeChambeau nickname “mad scientist” on the PGA DeChambeau, released a consumer Tour. Why is that? product, Cobra King One-Length irons, DeChambeau Fact Files along with Bryson's input. Born : September 16, 1993 DeChambeau is often described as sport's Turned Pro : 2016 mad scientist because he brings a unique approach to playing golf with a lab-built DeChambeau has worn the Hogan cap 03 ACHIEVEMENTS: The Rise of THE Mad swing, single-length clubs, and an analytic since he was at 13. He saw the cap in a 2018 Dell Technologies Championship work ethic. pro shop and decided to pick one up, and it has become his signature look The Northtern Trust Speaking about single-length clubs, ever since. Memorial Tournament what does that mean? 2017 John Deere Classic Scientist Although he's right-handed, Bryson 2016 DAP Championship He has "single-length" irons and wedges. 04 Bryson DeChambeau has had his best season since turning pro in 2016. Each club measures 37.5 inches and is built can sign his autograph backward with his left hand. "I can be good at anything His unorthodox approach to the golf game has finally landed him four with a 7-iron shaft, unlike traditional sets of FedEx Cup Playoff irons which decrease in length from a 2-iron if I love it and dedicate myself," said PGA Tour DeChambeau, as quoted by Golf Digest. Photography : Getty Images | AP : Getty Images Photography wins in just over 13 months. down to a wedge. Web.com

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TheThis year has Foseen a slew ofu new puttersr hitP the market.u We’retters highlighting four putters that stand out from the crowd by offering their own unique advantages. Which one will be your choice?

Odyssey O-Works

The O-Works putter is an Odyssey revolutionary product which features Microhinge Face Insert Technology to help impart more topspin at impact for an earlier, truer roll. The stainless steel Microhinge plate is co-molded into a Thermoplastic Elastomer Ping Sigma 2 Feel Layer, providing great feel and the new geometry of the hinges and urethane together The advantage of the Sigma 2 putters is that help to get the ball into a better roll at impact. you can make subtle adjustments to the There are 12 O-Works Black putters and putter’s length until you settle on what feels six additional O-Works Red head shapes. The the best. There are markings on the shaft to tell new Black and Red range also feature new you which length you’ve chosen. The Sigma “toe-down” mallets designed to naturally rotate 2 putter is equipped with an innovative dual- like a blade to appeal to golfers with arcing durometer PEBAX face material which results strokes who have historically struggled for in a soft, responsive face. consistency with face-balanced mallets. The softer front layer ensures the precision necessary for those shorter, delicate must- make shots. The firmer back layer offers the solid feedback and distance control required for sinking longer-range putts and improving overall consistency. TaylorMade TP Black Copper

TaylorMade’s new TP Black Copper putter was first spotted at the 2018 PGA Show in January. The putters are machined from 303 stainless Scotty Cameron Concept X steel and have adjustable sole weights and the company’s familiar Pure Roll inserts in their This new Scotty Cameron Concept X comes in faces. two models: CX-01 and CX-02. These putters The TaylorMade TP Black Copper blend the visual characteristics of a Newport Collection is available in four shapes: Soto 2 with the playability of a mallet through Blade, with a curved neck and heel and toe high-MOI “wings” that increase stability and weighting; Juno, with a traditional heel- forgiveness. toe weighted L-neck blade; Ardmore 3L, a According to Scotty Cameron, the CX-01 scooped-out, winged mallet with an L-neck; “Nuckle Neck” is set up in a similar way to a and the Mullen DB with a traditional half- plumbing neck, while the CX-02 “Joint Neck” mallet shape and double bend shaft that is the encourages just a bit more toe flow for more only face-balanced putter of the range. arc in the stroke. The putters have a new, dual- According to TaylorMade, the putters all zone vibration dampening system integrated boast a triple-plated finish; nickel, then copper, into the face and the sole offers precisely tuned then black chrome. Each is hand-polished to sound and feel by splitting each “zone” into

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Sitting on top of the rough The ball sitting up on the grass might Rough Around The Green appear easier, however you need to be careful with the way you play it. Because the ball is on top of the The rough makes the golf course more rough, chances are that you will go challenging and more beautiful. But if your underneath the golf ball. The amount ball is in it, it’s much less pleasant. Therefore, By: Wim Frederix of grass between the club and the ball and the amount of backspin on the it’s important to know what to do. ball decreases considerably so there is more role on the ball.

hots from the rough around greens Judge the lie can be difficult, but if you use How thick is the grass? How far down in the What to do from this position? Sthe correct technique they are grass is the ball sitting? What’s behind the • Take a club with sufficient loft manageable. ball? Which way is the grass growing? It’s • Stand with a relatively square setup important to first judge the lie of the ball. Take • Place the ball in the middle of your a few practice swings to feel the resistance of stand the grass. • Weight more to the left Nestled in rough • Keep the clubface square When your ball is sitting down in the • Hands are not too much before the grass, you have to move the clubface ball more steeply to the ground and use a • Less wrist hinge on the way back club with a lot, or at least enough loft • Let the club do the job of hitting the to be able to get the ball out of it. If the ball (not aggressively) angle of attack is too flat, the club will first grab the grass before the ball is hit. The clubface then often closes and the ball will come out left of target, or worst still all the speed will be lost and Conclusion the ball will stay in the rough. If you are in the rough, make the right decision by looking carefully at What to do from this position? what your options are and stay calm. • Use a more lofted club The more experience you have, the • Setup with the ball further back in better you can deal with this type of your stance to improve ball contact location. So play a lot and practice • Place your weight more to the left to more often from the rough. promote a steeper approach • Open the clubface to add more loft and prevent the clubface from closing • Position of the body slightly to the left of the target (open) • Quite a lot of wrist hinge on the way back • Maintain club speed into impact Illustration : Vickirio Illustration

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1 By: Randy Mawuntu PLace YOur armS crOSSeD aND haNDS ON YOur ShOuLDer

The key to a solid impact is mastering the transition from the top of the 2 backswing to the start of MaKe a the downswing. If you are BacKSWiNG piVOt experiencing a fat shot, thin shot, lack of consistency, or lack of speed then you should get the sequencing of your transition right.

lot of golfers tend to rush the 3 downswing because they are Aeager to generate speed. The WithOut first step to mastering transition starts mOViNG the 4 with allowing yourself to complete ShOuLDerS, TurN YOur hipS uNtiL the backswing and let the club settle mOVe YOur YOur BeLt BucKLe IS on top before you get things going hipS LateraLLY faciNG the tarGet with the lower body. tO the tarGet, The correct transition begins NOW mOSt Of with a small lateral motion of the YOur WeiGht iS lower body toward the target while ON YOur LeaD your upper body, arms and club hold. fOOt Drills to practice this move: Once you get used to this movement then you can apply it to your swing. Start with your 8-iron using a short tee with a half swing and gradually increase towards a full swing.

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After a long and tiring journey, George Gandranata was crowned champion of the inaugural national professional match play.

here was something different about George Gandranata’s T celebration when he defeated Peter Gunawan 1-up in the final of the Gunung Geulis Match Play Championship 2018 sponsored by Credit Suisse. George knelt down on the ground and took a Peter praying position. "For me, this victory is very meaningful. I have been waiting for a moment like this. Several times I was near to the title but failed. My shot was not sharp, but I was still given the opportunity by God to be the champion. Therefore, I am very grateful,” said George. After playing for three days, George finally donned the green jacket awarded for the winner of the Gunung Geulis Match Play Championship 2018 which was opened to professionals for the first time this year. George headed into the finals having beaten Hendri Nasim 2-up, while Peter Gunawan’s surprise 3&2 defeat of Adrian Halimi in the semi-final on Thursday morning led him there. After resting for an hour, both players headed out on to the course for the final match. Peter initially took the lead after winning two holes, the 7th and 8th, but failed to keep a hold of it over the next two holes. George took a point on the 11th George and 12th but Peter then managed to steal a point on the 15th, however, George held his nerve and with it the 1-up advantage to the Hendri final hole. “This match play is a unique format. We are dealing with one player from hole THE GUNUNG GEULIS MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 to hole. Therefore, I play more relaxed. I lost 2-down… nevermind, I can fix it "This match play is a unique format. We are on the next hole. However, today I can dealing with one player from hole to hole. indeed catch up on the back nine since the Therefore, I play more relaxed. I lost 2-down… semi-final round,” said George, who took GEORGE CROWNED home the winning prize of IDR40 million. nevermind, I can fix it on the next hole" “All players from a round of 32 were tough opponents and provide [this] experience. - George - In the final, Peter has shown remarkable

Photography : YM Photography INAUGURAL CHAMPION development. I lift my hat to Peter’s game.”

50 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 51 OUR NEIGHBORHOOD | TOURNAMENT THE GUNUNG GEULIS MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP 2018

Danny Masrin Ian Andrew

Danny Masrin* J. Andrew Wirawan Ian Andrew* Asep Capri 4&3 W/O+

Ade Sebul Ade Sebul* Hamzah R. 1 up Hamzah R.* 3&1 Ade Sebul* Hamzah R.* Elki Kow Abu Bakar R. 1 up W/O+

Asep Saefulloh Han Bo Lee George Gandranata Adrian Halimi 1up 3up Asep Saefulloh* Fajar W. Nuryanto Han Bo Lee* Ari Sutedi 5&4 W/O+

George Gandranata* Jamel Ondo George Gandranata 1up Adrian Halimi* 1up WINNER George Gandranata* Adrian Halimi* Jordan S. Irawan Adrian Halimi 3&1 3&1

Indra Hermawan Peter Gunawan Rinaldi A. George 3&2 Gandranata Rudi Anto* Rinaldi A.* 1up Rudi Anto 5&4 W/O+ Sarmilih

Hendri Nasim* Hendri Nasim 1up Ramadhan A.* Suharsono 1up

Hendri Nasim* Ramadhan A.* Sanusi W/O+ W/O+ Ramadhan A.

Kim Jung Han Hendri Nasim Syukrizal 3up Peter Gunawan 1up Bradley Taslim* Syukrizal* Bradley Taslim 1 up 2&1 Deni H.

Bradley Taslim* Kurnia Heri S. Peter Gunawan* Peter Gunawan 3&2 1up

Kurnia Heri S.* Peter Gunawan* Clement K. 1 up 5&4 Theodorus R. *Due to bad weather, the round was played only half round +W/O : Walk Over

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lki drew attention in the 7th series of the Indonesian Golf E Tour as he finished the 8th hole on a total of four-under-par and moved to the top of the leaderboard. After overnight leader Rinaldi dropped three strokes, Elki’s name stood alone at the top. Elki added two more birdies and finished his final round on a total of six- under to claim the title as Rinaldi, who played behind Elki’s group, was only able to attenuate the difference in score by two strokes. “I still had a feeling that I could win this series. However, in the final round, I never thought about the title. I just focused to fulfill my goal that was four under today. I completed many important Rinaldi - Fajar (L to R) moments on the green and minimized errors that I made,” said Elki. This is Elki’s second IGT title which interestingly is the same title he won in last year’s IGT. “I admit that my game has progressed since last August. I have played in nine tournaments in three months. All parts of my games have run well, how to play, my strategy, my mentality, and my confidence. Thankfully, finally it can produce great results today,” added Elki. It wasn’t only Elki who could secure back-to-back titles, Yang Hee Jun was also able to engrave a similar record for himself at Modern Golf & Country Club, Tangerang. The Korean player won the Low Amateur title, the same achievement that he grabbed in the 7th Series last year.

Sarmilih - Danny (L to R) Yang Hee Jun, I Ketut Sugiarta, and Elki Kow (L to R)

THE 7 SERIES OF INDONESIAN GOLF TOUR "I still had a feeling that I could win this series. However, in the The 7th Series IGT Result final round, I never thought about Pos Name R1 R2 R3 Total To Par ELKI’S FANTASTIC the title. I just focused to fulfill my 1 Elki Kow 72 70 68 210 -6 goal that was four under today. 2 Rinaldi Adiyandono 72 68 72 212 -4 I completed many important 2 Hanbo Lee 75 71 67 213 -3 FINISH moments on the green and 4 Danny Masrin 71 74 69 214 -2 Elki Kow made his way to the top once again in the 7th Series of the Indonesian Golf Tour. minimized errors that I made" 4 Fajar Win Nuryanto 72 68 74 214 -4

Photography : YM Photography The season finale victory was a back-to-back win at the event for the 24-year-old player. - Elki Kow - 4 I Ketut Sugiarta 75 66 73 214 -3

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Combiphar Players Championship Pro-Am

For the third time, Combiphar held a Pro-Am tournament in conjunction with its main tournament on the Asian Development Tour event calendar. The 2018 Charity NIGHT FOR Combiphar Players Championship Pro-Am tournament took place in Bali.

Photography : Faizal Rachman : Faizal Photography PALU AND DONGGALA 56 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 57 OUR NEIGHBORHOOD | CORPORATE GOLF

PLAYER POINT Marc Ong (SIN) Wahyu Tantama Tesaar Andrian 59 (Countback) Ari Komara Ibnoe Faisal he Combiphar Players T Championship Pro-Am 2018 was held a day after the US$100,000 PLAYER POINT Asian Development Tour event finished. Waking up to a bright Bali day, Michael teed Quincy Quek (SIN) off at New Kuta Golf Course in a shotgun Mochamad Ridwan start at midday. Organized by OB Golf, a Aga Soemarno 59 total of 142 participants, 27 professionals, and 115 amateurs, took part in the event Indra Nasution at the challenging and beautiful course in Charise Soemarno Pecatu, Bali, and also enjoyed a relaxed evening atmosphere, including games, good food, and great entertainment following PLAYER POINT their rounds. The Combiphar Players Championship Suttijet Kooratanapisan (THA) Pro-Am 2018 used the Texas Scramble Harry Kusuma format; 5 players, 4 amateurs, and 1 professional. Through the Pro-Am Christian Wanandi 60 (Countback) tournament, participants engaged in Martin Winoto fundraising for fellow Indonesians who have suffered from the earthquake and tsunami Suryadi Ernawan in Palu and Donggala. “We will donate to help repair their educational and worship Novelty facilities,” remarked Michael. TITLE PLAYER SCORE Nearest to the Pin #15 Benny Danoe 75 CM Photography : YM | Faizal Rachman | Faizal : YM Photography

58 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 59 OUR NEIGHBORHOOD | FEATURE Before You Start, Learn the Rules of the Game In the previous article, we introduced you to the US college* golf pathway, and its advantages. In this issue, we are uncovering the landscape and the rules guarding the college golf recruitment process. Let’s start with the NCAA.

About Jessica Lydia & AddedSport: Jessica Lydia had played for the Indonesian National Golf team before she went on to play college golf with a 100% golf scholarship at the University of Richmond, Virginia, USA. She competed for her college golf team and graduated with a Business Administration: Finance degree. She is now working with AddedSport, a sports management company that focuses on helping Asian junior athletes achieve their dreams of playing college sports in the USA.

he National Collegiate Athletic of , etc. They are followed by D2 around a GPA of 3.0 and above. Universities the recruitment begins in Grade 11 (SMA amateur status by completing a questionnaire. This is the second article of a six-part Association (NCAA) is one of schools which offer fewer scholarships but use a sliding scale to match SAT/ACT scores 2). The rule allows recruits to send as many In general, junior athletes should not series that walks you through the entire US T the three governing bodies of US are still good schools, such as UC San Diego, and GPA to determine eligibility – lower test emails to coaches as they want, but college sign contracts with professional teams or college golf recruitment process from start to college sport and is considered the premier University of Tampa, and the University of scores require a higher GPA, vice versa. coaches are only able to respond with, “Thanks sports agents, or accept prize money from finish. The next issue will provide you with a governing body because the universities Chicago. While D3 schools do not offer any The NCAA also sets the rules of the for the update!”, and most do not bother competitions. However, allowances and/ checklist and tips on how to initiate the college under the NCAA offer the most scholarship athletic scholarships, the schools in D3 are college sports recruitment process, and the responding at all. Sending out emails to or training grants provided by the athlete’s golf recruitment process. In the meantime, opportunities. The NCAA is divided into three very academic. They include schools such as two important rules to take note of are: highlight great performances without getting National Team are acceptable. don’t forget to #DreamBig. divisions based on the number of scholarships MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), College Coach Communication any acknowledgment usually disheartens There is a common misconception that the universities in each division can offer a John Hopkins, Tufts, and Swarthmore. It typically takes two years for a student- most recruits. You need to be patient and only National Team athletes can make it to junior athlete, and as such, there are different Boys interested in D1 golf teams should athlete to build a strong relationship with a trust the process, or simply seek the help of a college golf. Well, this is not true. Depending performance benchmarks. have a tournament scoring average of under 74, college coach before admission is offered. As recruitment firm to manage the relationship on your level of play in your sport, there are NCAA Divisions 1, 2, and 3 around 77 for D2, and around 79 for D3. Girls such, student-athletes should begin reaching with college coaches on your behalf. over 3000 schools under the NCAA, and each Division 1 (D1) universities offer the most interested in D1 golf teams should average out to college coaches at the middle of Grade Maintaining Amateurism provides different opportunities for players at *In the US, the term “college” and “university” are sports scholarships. The schools in D1 are under 76, around 79 for D2, and around 83 10 (SMA 1). The NCAA has a rule to prevent College sport is an arena for amateur every level academically and athletically. It all the same thing, the only difference being universities the bigger, more well-known schools like the for D3. The minimum GPA required by the certain electronic communication between competition, and the NCAA requires all comes down to finding the perfect fit school have Ph.D. programs, whilst colleges only run

Photography : iStock Photography Ivy League, UCLA, UC Berkeley, University NCAA is 2.3, but most universities require a college coach and a potential recruit before incoming student-athletes to prove their for you! undergraduate programs.

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mbon is an island that is part of the Maluku (Moluccan) A archipelago between the Islands of Sulawesi and Papua. Ambon was one of the earliest places in Indonesia to be colonized because of its rich abundance of spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and mace. Not surprisingly, the legacies of Dutch and Portuguese colonization became one of the attractions for tourists visiting Ambon. Ambon City, which is located on Ambon Island, is Maluku's capital. It often serves as a gateway for those who seek Hidden adventure on the famous Banda Islands, In a bygone era, Ambon was famed amongst Seram Island, and even further afield, the Kei Islands. However, along with its strong Europeans who came to the island to collect cafe culture, decent accommodation, and from its bountiful source of spices. Today, Ambon some good restaurants, the city offers attracts travelers looking to explore its natural several interesting destinations of its own. Treasures on Around the city, visitors can explore hidden gems and experience the atmosphere of Ferangi Fortress which served as the center the Moluccan Islands. of the Portuguese government during their colonization of Ambon and also functioned as a spice warehouse. Further sights to see include the Pattimura Monument; the the Island of Christina Marta Tiahahu statue, one of Indonesia’s national female heroes who fought against the Dutch colonial rule; the World Peace Gong; the Amsterdam Fortress; and Waai village, a small settlement which can be reached by car in Spices 40 minutes from the city and is famous for sacred eels. In addition to the ancient forts and stonewalls of a lost age, Ambon, which is one of the largest townships in eastern Indonesia, offers a crystal clear coastline backed by a string of emerald mountains. Divers and snorkelers can use the city as a convenient base for nearby offshore fun. City Gate, Natsepa, Namalatu, and Liang Beaches are the most popular beaches each with their respective advantages and an easy commute from the city. Many tourists opt to spend a few days in this fascinating city to break up the long journey to the Banda and Kei Islands, the highlights of the region. Photography : iStock Photography

64 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 65 t TRAVEL | Ambon Places Pintu Kota to Visit Pintu Kota, also known as The City Gate, is a sea-side cliff shaped like a gateway. Visitors World Peace Gong & often come to this spot during sunset but the Pattimura Monument beach here is also popular The World Peace Gong is a large gong for both domestic and situated in the heart of the city of Ambon. foreign tourists. Pintu On its two-meter wide surface, the Kota can be reached by a flags and symbols of 200 countries and 45-minute drive. religions are represented in a beautiful golden hue to symbolize that Ambon is a safe and peaceful city. The gong is one of the 35 World Peace Gongs in the world. The nearby Pattimura Monument is a memorial to honor Pattimura, who is recognized as one of Indonesia’s national Liang and Natsepa Beaches heroes that led a rebellion against the Dutch in May 1817 and was subsequently Liang Beach is located about 40 kilometers from Ambon city center. made leader by the people in Maluku. Offering a tranquil atmosphere, Liang Beach is suitable for those who love snorkeling and swimming because of its shallow depth of water and calm waves. Meanwhile, Natsepa Beach, which is closer to Ambon city, at just 18 km away, offers a perfect spot for snorkeling and swimming

Hukurila Cave Located in Hukurila village, a LOCAL district of South Leitimur, about 15 kilometers from the city of Ambon, Hukurila Cave is an underwater cave that has become FOOD popular for diving. Featuring colorful coral reefs with rich bio-diversity, Hukurilla Cave Kohu-kohu has several entrances. One of the On the island of Java, there is a typical entrances to this cave is in the form culinary dish made from a variety of a narrow slit with a width for of vegetable mixtures called urap, about two to three meters, giving Ambon’s answer to this is their own a slightly eery first impression to similar special food named Kohu-kohu. those who choose to pass through This dish consists of long beans, bean it. However, the beauty of the sprouts, cucumber and basil leaves amazing underwater world will mixed with sliced shallots, garlic, chili, quickly be witnessed after arriving lime juice, and grated coconut. Small at the main spot. pieces of skipjack fish are often added to this traditional Ambon food, while it is sometimes replaced with tuna or Photography : iequatordiving.com | phinemo.com | travellink.indonesia.com | eintopfheimat.com | vacationspotindonesia | indonesia.tourism.com | vacationspotindonesia | eintopfheimat.com | travellink.indonesia.com | phinemo.com : iequatordiving.com Photography fresh anchovy.

66 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 67 t TRAVEL | COURSE REVIEW A SiGhtiNG Of BLacK ROcKS GOLf

esigned by Ronald Fream, Black Tinggi Beach was the filming location for Packages: D Rocks Golf Resorts is a links-style Laskar Pelangi (Rainbow Troops), which is In 2019 Belitung will course which utilizes the natural currently also known as Laskar Pelangi Beach. Four Person Express Clinic Eight Person Express Clinic beauty of the area such as the rocks and a lake. Most holes of the back nine, which is have an international “I think Fream’s design encourages players to scheduled to operate from the middle of 2019, Aimpoint Clinic FULL DAY CLINIC standard golf course. be careful in controlling course management. will have panoramic views of the North Sea, Some holes have a narrow landing zone, and only a few hundred meters from Tanjung Nine holes of a from the fairway to green golfers must go Tinggi Beach. The course’s dunes and deep planned 18 holes have for it, attacking to the green,” said Bagus W. bunkers will inflict a challenge on all golfers. BOOK NOW! been completed and Kurniadji, the person in charge of the General Black Rocks Golf Resort, which spans over Manager at Black Rocks Golf. a total of around 70 hectares, is in an integrated the full 18 are expected Located in the tourism area of Tanjung resort area that combines the golf course and Tody A. Sandy to run by mid-2019. Tinggi, Black Rocks Golf Resorts will exclusive housing with hotels to make up a E: [email protected] strengthen the existence of the region as a total 100 hectares.

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eating well-known cities such as As a port city, Hobart has a special buzz Less than a 30-minute drive through Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, and about it and every corner has its own story the beautiful countryside around Hobart B Darwin, the city of Hobart was to tell. The waterfront precinct surrounding is the unique and charming colonial city of voted as 2018’s most hospitable destination in the harbor is certainly buzzing thanks to Richmond. Established in the 1820s with Australia. The lesser-known city is on the rise the numerous old pubs dotted around the Richmond jail at its center, the city provides Australia’s Most as a must-visit destination in the Land of Oz. streets. Stroll through Salamanca to discover easy glimpses into the history of Australia. Located on the island of Tasmania, some the culture of the Tasmanian people on the Port Arthur, which is Australia’s oldest convict 240 kilometers (150 miles) to the south of sandstone facades of the original dock-facing penitentiary is also an ideal place to learn the Australian mainland, Hobart is Tasmania's buildings built in the 1800’s that now stand about Australia’s early days. capital city and the second oldest capital in beside modern buildings. Educated yourself For Tasmania's best natural attractions, the Hospitable City Australia, after Sydney. With its captivating at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery rugged Mount Wellington (a favorite among In a recent survey of Australia’s most hospitable destinations for 2018, the city of history, picturesque waterways, rugged situated at the waterfront or take a ferry up hikers) and the diverse Mount Field National

Photography : iStock Photography mountains, and gourmet experiences, the city the river to MONA for an out-of-this-world Park are just two of the popular destinations. Hobart, on the island of Tasmania, came out on top. offers something for everyone. modern art experience.

70 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 71 t TRAVEL | HOBART Place to Visit Mount Wellington Mount Wellington is one of the most popular attractions in Hobart. With a height of 1,270 meters, the mountain is always covered by Port Arthur snow at its peak, even in summer, and offers breathtaking views over Historic Site the city, sea, and the stunning World Heritage wilderness in the distance. The journey to Mount Wellington is along a 21-kilometer, Listed as a World Heritage narrow mountain road, from the Huon Highway to the summit, site, Port Arthur is located through the stunning temperate rainforest and subalpine scenery. 95 kilometers southeast of Hobart and was a penal facility used by the British Empire to send convicts to Australia. Today, Port Arthur is one of Tasmania's top tourist sites. Explore the guard tower, sandstone church, hospital, prison, and museum here.

Salamanca Place & Salamanca Market Salamanca Place was built between 1835 and 1860 on Sullivan's Cove. This place is famous for the handsome historic sandstone buildings with their heritage charm. The area here is not just for sightseeing, there is an abundance of places to enjoy good food and drink, along with a plethora of shops selling interesting and unique pieces of Tasmanian art. One of the most popular attractions at Salamanca Place is the Saturday Salamanca Markets, where you’ll find over 300 stalls displaying the best goods that Tasmania has to offer.

Museum of Old and New Art The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) that was opened in 2011 and blends antiquities and modern art; from an Egyptian sarcophagus Cascade Brewery Built in 1832, the Cascade Brewery is Australia’s oldest brewery, and still to a machine that turns food into operating today. There are two tours available at the Brewery: a Brewery Tour brown goo. The vicinity also boasts and a Heritage Tour. On the Brewery Tour, visitors, who must be over 16 years of a chic restaurant, multiple other age, will learn about the process of brewing and about Cascade Brewery’s history. entertainment venues, a library, cinema, On the Heritage Tour, visitors have a chance to explore the surrounding areas of

Photography : iStock | data.mona : iStock Photography and contemporary accommodations. the brewery including the Woodstock Gardens and the Cascade museum.

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Barnbougle Links Golf Resort Perfect GOLf GetaWaY On the Northeast coast of Tasmania there’s a hidden gem that is one of the world’s top golf destinations: Barnbougle Links Golf Resort.

arnbougle Links Golf Resort 2010. Within a week of opening, the Coore consists of two courses: the Dunes & Crenshaw designed course had quickly FACTFILE B and the Lost Farm which are both captured the attention of international golfers Designer: located in and around the dramatic dunes of of all abilities, going on to receive numerous Anderson Bay and along the pristine coastline awards, including being ranked #3 in Australia Tom Doak & Mike Clayton (the of Northern Tasmania. Designed to emulate by Australian Golf Magazine (behind the Dunes Links) the true links courses of Scotland and Ireland, Dunes at #2), #23 in the World by US Golf Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (the both courses are carved from the natural Digest, and #72 in the World by US Golf Lost Farm) contours of the coastal land. Magazine. Opened to Play: Established in December 2004, The Lost Farm sits adjacent to The Dunes 2004 (the Dunes Links) Barnbougle’s Dunes course layout is a and consists 20 links-style holes. While Lost passionate mix of dunes, sandy wasteland, and Farm is similarly positioned along the coast, 2010 (the Lost Farm) rough, typical of a links course. While the front the sand dunes on this course are significantly Holes/Par/Meters: nine is played through a series of dunes that steeper than those featured at The Dunes. 18 holes par 71 6,148 meters lend to the course name and provide views Strategic bunkering and undulating greens (the Dunes Links) inland over a small river estuary, the back combined with wide fairways offer an exciting 20 holes par 78 6,503 meters nine are situated on slightly higher ground challenge for even the most accomplished (the Lost Farm) and offer multiple panoramas of the course, players. adjoining the bay and the town of Bridport Barnbougle Links Golf Resort is located Address: in the distance. The course looks like an “old in a remote area on the Northeast side of 425 Waterhouse Rd., style” links golf course with wider fairways and Tasmania lending to a perfect, quiet golfing Bridport, Tasmania 7262 plays like one too thanks to the frequent strong getaway. While taking in the two different Australia winds here. Barnbougle Dunes is a course that courses, players can also enjoy the fresh Phone: +61-(0)3-63560094 rewards strategic thinking. Tasmanian air and the omnipresent echo of www.barnbougle.com.au The Dunes' sister course, the Lost Farm, crashing waves.

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