BNI's Goals at Indonesian Masters BNI Continues Its Involvement with the Prestigious Indonesian Masters for the Eighth Edition of the Event
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BNI EMERALD SAVING FOR YOUR LUXURIOUS EXPERIENCE BNI Emerald Saving BNI Emerald Call 1500098 or visit www.bni.co.id/emerald #GetYourExperienceExtended BNI is registered and supervised by Otoritas Jasa Keuangan DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 3 PUBLISHER Advisor Dear readers, Jimmy Masrin 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 event of the Asian Tour, the Indonesian Masters 2018. Excitingly, this year’s T Liza Sutrisno Indonesian Masters will present two of golf’s superstars: Justin Rose (World No. 1) and Henrik Stenson (World No. 28). Rose is returning to Indonesia 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 Brooks Koepka who has risen up to be one of the [email protected] world’s most elite players, along with articles on Danny Willett 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! Liza Sutrisno DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 Contributors : Wim Frederix Justin Rose & Henrik Stenson LGA Indonesia Getty Images Email: [email protected] Randy Mawuntu LGA Indonesia Email: [email protected] OB Golf & Lifestyle Magazine is published bi-monthly by PT Visi Prima Golf. Articles & features, including illustrations can only be produced with the permission of the Editor. We are not responsible for the safe custody or & HAPPY NEW YEAR return of any solicited or unsolicited material, whether articles, photographs, transparencies, artwork, or computer discs. 4 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE CONTENTDEC 2018S - JAN 2019 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 Thailand’s Varanyu Rattanaphiboonkij completed a wire-to-wire Asian Development Tour 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 Photography : Getty Images | YM : Getty Images Photography months. technique they are manageable. 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 AUSTRALIA’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 Sweden’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 England poses with the Trophy after he wins the final round during Day Four of the Turkish Airlines Open. recording a commanding eight-shot victory Photography : Getty Images Photography that captured headlines around the world. 10 DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE DEC 2018 - JAN 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 11 FOCUS | THE 2018 INDONESIAN MASTERS PREVIEW 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 2016 Open Championship 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 Ryder Cup 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.