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Dear readers, Advisors t’s a new season and it seems like the right moment to present Lee Jimmy Masrin Westwood as our cover story. The 46-year-old Englishman just earned a George Djuhari I landmark victory, claiming his 25th Tour title, his 44th worldwide, in his 27- year professional career. His triumph at the Abu Dhabi Championship puts him back in Publisher contention to finally secure himself a major this year. Liza Sutrisno We’ve also got several encouraging stories about our home-grown players who Editor have managed to contend well in international events. Danny Masrin’s impressive effort Yulius Martinus at the last year saw him become the highest-finishing Indonesian and he continued to enjoy success finishing T8 at the Open in January. Developmental Editor Secondly, Ida Ayu Melati Putri was surprisingly able to reach the final of the Australian Amelia Moriarty Women’s Amateur. Despite being defeated by 's Charlotte Heath in the 36-hole final, Melati's performance during the tournament drew much attention and earned her Graphic Designer the nickname of 'the giant killer'. Vickirio Firsta F. This feels like the beginning of Indonesian players making their mark in international- Sales Excecutive Valley Course level tournaments. There is sure to be more names on the leaderboards over the Tody A. Sandy coming season and hopefully, we will see our players taking part at the Olympics in [email protected] July. I would love to see that! C A huge development in the golf world is the recent implementation of a new pace- M of-play policy to ensure the game is interesting to watch. You will find a feature on this new rule in this edition, along with plenty of other interesting features that will add to Y

your knowledge. CM Before I end this letter, I would like to wish our readers who celebrate Chinese New MY Year a blessed “Year of the Rat”. We wish you good health, great fortune, and most CY importantly plenty of laughter throughout the year.

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8 A WINNER OVER FOUR DECADES His victory at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 19 brings England’s Lee Westwood to 25 career wins on the European circuit. Despite his myriad of wins, a major title still eludes him so he’s not stopping yet.

12 TRIPLE-BOGEY DOESN’T STOP KUCHAR American showed his experience as one of the world’s best golf talents when he overcame a triple-bogey on the first nine holes of his final round to win the SMBC .

14 GO! DANNY, GO! Danny Masrin made another impressive performance at the SMBC Singapore, improving on his record at Serapong Course in 2018. His appearances at two opening events have proved to be a promising start to the 27-year-old’s 29 INDONESIA’S GIANT 2020 competitive season. KILLER Ida Ayu Melati Putri’s superb performance at the Australian Women’s Amateur came to a sad end when she was defeated by England’s Charlotte Heath in the 36-hole final. Despite that, Melati’s journey to the final drew much attention and earned her the nickname of ‘the giant killer’. 38 PROFILE FIFTH IRISHMAN TO WIN 32 NO SLOW PLAY, PLEASE! The PGA Tour’s new pace-of-play After failing at the 2016 US Open, Shane policy will go into effect in April. Lowry finally captured his first major The European Tour already ran at the 148th Open Championship. The the policy at the Abu Dhabi HSBC 32-year-old Irishman learned from his Championship, one of the main mistakes to claim a major victory and tournaments on the European garner more attention in the sports world. Tour schedule, in mid-January. Photography : IM | YM | AFP : IM | YM Photography

6 FEB - MAR 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE THE GEAR THE GAME 41 44 THE THIRD GENERATION BUNKER SHOT OF 0311 I’m going to help you with your Five years ago, PXG released its greenside bunker shot by giving first 0311 irons. Following those, the you a better understanding of the GEN2 0311 irons, with a new high- correct setup and how to strike speed polymer called COR2, were the sand correctly. released in 2018. Now, PXG has unveiled its latest model of the 0311 irons – the GEN3.

47 TWO WINNERS WITH DIFFERENT MINDSETS The 2020 Junior Golf National Championship created two new winners. Gabriel Hansel Hari managed to break away from his competitors to win the title, while Rana Syarifa Mukawa was surprised by her victory

60 COLUMN AFTER COLLEGE SPORTS, WHAT NEXT? There are several myths about studying abroad, especially in the USA. These myths can be countered with the deep knowledge of the schools that we aim for.

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8 FEB - MAR 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE FOCUS | LEE WESTWOOD

the 2018 , which in turn was his first European Tour win in over A Winner four years. Entering the final round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship with a one-shot lead, he never looked back. Despite challenges from his fellow Englishmen Matt Fitzpatrick and along with ’s , Westwood finished with a final-round Over Four 67 to hold them off to win the US$ 7,000,000 European Tour event by a two-shot advantage at 19-under. “I wasn’t really paying any attention to what other people were doing,” said Westwood, who won US$ 1,166,660 for his 25th title. “I was trying to control me, control my emotions and control what I’m working on in the golf swing. I Decades just managed to do that. With what I’m working His victory at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January on, if I don’t quite do it, I hit a pull. But I hit 19 brings England’s Lee Westwood to 25 career some good shots coming in. I’m really pleased wins on the European circuit. Despite his myriad with the way I controlled myself.” With this win, Westwood becomes only the of victories, a major title still eludes him so third player on the European Tour to win in four he’s not stopping yet. different decades after Ireland's and Zimbabwean Mark McNulty. Westwood’s 25 European Tour victories put him eighth all-time. leads the most European Tour wins with 50 victories under his belt, however, among active players, Westwood trails only (3rd) who has 41. And he doesn’t look ready to stop there. “That fills me with pride and was why I was so emotional at the end,” he said, as quoted by y capturing the Abu Dhabi HSBC the Telegraph. “Sport is all about setting targets B Championship title, Lee Westwood for everybody else to follow and it just shows added to his mark on the European the level I've played at for such a long time. Tour. The day of the win came twenty-three Longevity in sport is difficult to achieve.” years, five months and 16 days since the Twenty-seven years of experience in his Englishman’s first European Tour title at the professional career has forged Westwood’s 1996 Volvo . mentality and fighting spirit. Despite his “I won my first tournament in 1996 in increasing years, Westwood is confident that ,” said Westwood, as quoted by Golf he can still compete with players younger than Week. “I won that tournament in three different him, having compensated by keeping physically decades and now won here this week. The 20s fit. could be the ones for me.” “I feel as healthy now as ever. I don't groan “I can't believe I'm that old,” added too much when I get out of bed in the morning Westwood. “It's getting harder. It's just nice to to put on my socks. I have a new commitment come out and keep proving that you've still got to the gym and the kind of drive that I feel like I it.” can continue to move on. I'm re-energized.” Seeing his game at Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Westwood appears to have resuscitated a career that many thought was almost over. It was the Photography : Getty Images Photography

Photography : AP | Getty Images Photography first win for the 46-year-old Englishman since

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Next Stop: The Majors and ? The Ups and Downs

he rise of Westwood in the United Following his triumph in the UAE, of Lee Westwood T Arab Emirates capital city, Abu Westwood will also be back in contention fter turning pro in 1993, Lee the first round of the 2001 Great North Open] Dhabi, signaled that the 46-year for a spot on the Ryder Cup team for the A Westwood only had to wait three years at Slaley Hall [in England] and missed the cut,” Success in Abu Dhabi old Englishman can still contend for big 11th time. The biennial men’s competition Twenty-seven years in until he secured his first European Westwood said, as quoted by Reuters. During a tournament titles. Though he has never won a between Europe and the US is never far from the professional lane Tour title at the Scandinavian Masters in 1996. five-year period from 2001 to 2006, Westwood has brought Lee major, Westwood has finished in the Top 3 in Westwood’s mind. Before turning 30, Westwood had mastered secured only two titles, both in 2003. One of Westwood several each of the four over the course of his career. “I’ve been on losing Ryder Cup teams, has been a long and the European Tour and carved out 25 wins the wins was the BMW International Open Majors have become an elusive goal and I’ve been on seven winning ones,” said memorable journey worldwide, seven of them in the 2000 season. in which marked his 25th title opportunities in big Westwood pursues season after season and Westwood, as quoted by Golf Digest. “It’s a big He was ranked first on the European Order of worldwide. events this season, he’s not stopping yet. The first major of the honor to represent Europe in the Ryder Cup. filled with twists and Merit, ending 's long run of In 2007, he was able to return to the season is the Masters on April 9-12 and it will And I would love to play another as long as I’m turns for Lee Westwood. European Tour dominance in 2000. winner’s circle again and finally made it back such as the majors be Westwood’s first start at Augusta National good enough.” The road wasn’t always going to be smooth to the world’s Top 5 for the first time in eight and the biennial since 2017. Westwood’s best finish at Augusta When asked about the prospect of making While his achievements though. After winning Belgacom in 2000, years. At that time, Westwood said maturity was second place in 2010 and T2 in 2016, the 2020 Ryder Cup team, he said, “I'm span four decades, Westwood faced a title-drought. From winning was responsible for his return to the top of the Ryder Cup. Where will he also holds six Top 10 finishes from his 18 not sure I can take any more Ryder Cups,” six times and finishing top of the Order of European money list. He finally earned his he land? career starts there. Westwood said to . “I've played Westwood considered Merit in 2000, Westwood plummeted to 246th landmark 25th European Tour title in January If his statistics show anything it’s that he 10 and it was good watching the lads last time. quitting professional in the world rankings two years later. He fell 2020, 13 years after his resurrection, to bring has the potential to claim the green jacket. If But if there's a chance of that I might as well golf at the lowest point out of contention in every tournament and his tally to 44 titles worldwide. Only a handful he’s able to keep playing the way he did in Abu go for it.” began thinking about quitting golf during the of players can lay claim to something Lee Dhabi, then there’s a big chance of him finally on the road. demoralizing slump in form. Westwood has not achieved. claiming the title, not only at the Masters, but “I know what it’s like to play poorly. I was

Photography : Getty Images | AFP : Getty Images Photography also at other majors. ready to give up the game when I shot an 81 [in

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Triple-Bogey Doesn’t Stop Kuchar American Matt Kuchar showed his PROWESS as one of the world’s best golf talents when he overcame a triple-bogey on the first nine holes of his final round to win the SMBC Singapore Open. With the win, the 41-year-old becomes the first American to SECURE the Singapore Open TITLE since in 1998.

Matt Kuchar with the SMBC Singapore Open Trophy.

eading by three-shots heading Kuchar found himself suddenly tied Kuchar certainly put up an into the final round, Matt Kuchar for the lead with the defending champion, inspirational performance that L extended his lead to four with his ’s , who demonstrated his mental fortitude by first birdie of the day on the fourth. However, birdied the hole. On the back nine, Kuchar overcoming a calamitous triple-bogey the American faced trouble on the -five managed to rise above the catastrophe that that could make even the best players 7th hole where his tee shot finished up had unfolded on the previous nine holes. crumble. against the root of a tree. He missed the ball He responded with bogey-free golf the “In life, you have a lot of similarities on his first attempt to punch it out and the rest of the way, topping it with three birdies, in that you face some difficult times, disaster continued when his approach shot two of which were on his final three holes, to and it’s how you persevere, how you flew left of the green, hit a cart path, and finish 1-under-par on 70 and compile a total overcome those things that counts,” went out of bounds. After hitting his sixth of 18-under. He claimed the title three shots explained Kuchar, who becomes the shot onto the front of the green, Kuchar clear of runner-up , who moved first American to win the Singapore finally holed a crucial putt from 10-feet for a to second after charging with four birdies on Open since Shaun Micheel in 1998. triple-bogey. a bogey-free on the back nine. “So I certainly was awfully proud to be “Strange things happen on the golf “There are certainly a lot of great players able to regroup and overcome that that course, but I was able to regroup straight here on this Tour, so it feels fantastic to come triple bogey.” away,” Kuchar told reporters afterwards, out on top. I’m awfully proud of being able to With Rose placing second, as quoted by Golf Channel. “My bounce back from adversity and being able Janewattananond ended up third [John Wood] also had a few quick words, to not let hard things get the best of me,” said on 14-under, followed by Joohyung telling me not to let that rattle me. It was us Kuchar, as quoted by the Asian Tour. Kim on 13-under, and Richard T. Lee remembering that there is still a lot more golf another shot back in solo fifth. Jazz Janewattananond lines up a putt. Justin Rose waves to the crowd at Sentosa. Photography : Khalid Redza | Lagardere Sport | YM Sport : Khalid Redza | Lagardere Photography to play.”

14 FEB - MAR 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE FEB - MAR 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 15 INSIGHT | The SMBC Singapore Open Go! Danny, Go!

Finishing the first two rounds on a total Sunday, it seemed to play tougher,” explained of 1-under-par (69-72), Danny was T31 but Danny. a 5-under-par performance in the third round Despite failing to get the Open ticket, saw him fly up to T10. He now had a bogey- Danny was very satisfied with the overall free total of 6-under and the opportunity for result. This is his second best finish on the the Open tickets was wide open. Asian Tour after the 2019 Indonesian Masters. “The first two days I didn’t hit my “I’m pretty happy with my performance. irons that well. But working on the driving I looked at people’s scores on Saturday and range with my caddy, Teddy, he saw a small Sunday. I shot 8-under on the weekend. The something in my setup and I hit it really well in only person who played better than that was the third round and shot a bogey-free round,” Matt Kuchar, so there are a lot of positives said Danny. to take away from my last two events,” added In the final round, Danny seemed to Danny. be beginning to struggle by the 12th hole, After his appearance at the Hong Kong having shot three birdies against two bogeys, Open a week before where he finished T30, he was 1-under. Keeping his game together, Danny has made a big leap forward with this he managed to sink two more birdies on the performance. His effort won’t stop there, he last three holes and finished 3-under-par for a will keep pushing forwards during the 2020 tournament total of 8-under, 278. season. “The final round I actually started off really “Hopefully, I will maintain my statistics good. I was 2-under after eight holes. But I and focus so I will get more Top 5s on the ith his stellar result, the SMBC made an unforced error on the 9th missing Asian Tour,” Danny said. Danny Masrin made another impressive W Singapore Open 2020 will always Before embarking on his first round, the green on my second shot from 145 yards. performance at the SMBC Singapore OPEN, be remembered by Danny as a Danny set a target to finish in the Top 10 and That killed my momentum. But, I fought back momentous occasion in his professional with that earn a ticket to play at the 2020 Open and birdied 10. I knew if I could get to 10 or improving on his record at Serapong Course in career. At the US$ 1,000,000 event held on the Championship next July. He almost made it, 11-under I could have a chance to get one of 2018. His appearances at two Asian Tour opening Serapong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, Danny before Thailand’s and ’s the spots for the Open. The birdie on hole 16 events have proved to be a promising start to managed to finish T8 on a total of 9-under, just Ryosuke Kinoshita jumped up the scoreboard was big for me and then I had an eagle chance the 27-year-old’s 2020 competitive season. nine strokes behind the winner, America’s Matt to fill two last spots that earned one of four on 18, two-putt birdie and shot 3-under. It Photography : Khalid Redza | YM : Khalid Redza | YM Photography Kuchar. tickets to Royal St. George’s. seemed like the scores were not that low on

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"After winning in Singapore and breaking into the Top 100, my next goal was Top-50. I am really happy to achieve it this week. Maybe my next goal is Top-40?"

Second place finisher Gunn Charoenkul.

Jazz Janewattananond tees off at the BNI Indonesian Masters.

hai golf star Jazz Janewattananond Jazz claimed the US$750,000 Asian Tour In addition to climbing the rankings, Jazz returned to Jakarta in December event trophy with an overall four-day total of also secured a coveted spot at the World Golf T to see to his unfinished business at 23-under, 265, five shots clear of countryman Championships – FedEx St. Jude Invitational the Indonesian Masters. After placing second Gunn Charoenkul at Royale Jakarta Golf in 2020 alongwith a place at The Masters in in the event last year, a determined Jazz made Club on December 15. Jazz becomes the April. He took home a winner’s prize purse bold strides towards the champion’s throne second Thai following Poom Saksansin to of US$135,000, bringing his season’s haul to Jazz Completes by finishing the third round with a spectacular triumph in the Indonesian Masters, the third US$968,524 and breaking the US$2million round of 10-under to secure the lead. leg of the 2019/20 Panasonic Swing. mark in his career earnings on the Asian Tour, Embarking on his final round just a “It's very good to to win the flagship where he started playing as a full member in single-shot ahead of the pack, Jazz reeled in event of the Asian tour. It’s the biggest full- 2012. five straight pars before sinking three birdies to field Asian Tour event of the year. All the At the age of 24, Jazz is the youngest His Mission distance himself from them. Having turned in good players are here and everyone's trying player to achieve five victories on the 33 for the first nine, Jazz pulled four shots clear to win,” said Jazz, who is also the youngest Asian Tour. He is the third Thai, following Thai rising star Jazz Janewattananond made his remarkable season even more after striking a brilliant approach shot to three player to achieve five victories on the Asian in 2009, and Kiradech memorable when he secured his fifth Asian Tour victory, the third of the season, at the feet of the hole en route to his second straight Tour. “After winning in Singapore and Aphibarnrat in 2015, to break into the world’s BNI Indonesian Masters supported by Bank BRI and MedcoEnergi. He becomes the eagle on the 574-yard par-five 12th hole. He breaking into the Top 100, my next goal was Top 50. closed the final round on 7-under, 65. Top-50. I am really happy to achieve it this

Photography : Indonesian Masters : Indonesian Photography second Thai to triumph at the US$750,000 event. week. Maybe my next goal is Top-40?”

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Did You Know?

• Jazz Janewattananond is the 11th player in • He played the par-fives in 16-under for the • Jazz claimed his third Asian Tour title at the history, and the third one in consecutive years week, making a total of three eagles. season-opening Singapore Open in January after (2017) and to break into the world’s Top 100 for the first (2018), to win three titles in a single season • Jazz closed with an eagle on the 18th to finish time in his career. He went on to claim his on the Asian Tour. second at the 2018 BNI Indonesian Masters. fourth win in Korea in June before sealing his fifth victory and third one this year at the • Jazz started the final day with a one-shot • Jazz claimed the 2019 Habitat for Humanity BNI Indonesian Masters this week to break lead. He had propelled to the top of the Standings crown a week before the into Top 50. leaderboard after signing for a sensational Indonesian Masters 2019. Photography : Indonesian Masters | YM Masters : Indonesian Photography third-round 62.

20 FEB - MAR 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE FEB - MAR 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 21 INSIGHT | News INSIGHT | THE 2019 INDONESIAN MASTERS Indonesian New Records Players' Success for Danny in Ninth Edition Danny Masrin closed the final hole of the BNI Indonesian Masters supported by Bank BRI and MedcoEnergi with an eagle. This elevated the 27-year-old into fifth position at the US$750.000 Asian Tour event. Signing 66 (6-under) in the closing round with a total of 273 (15-under), Danny broke a record for Indonesian players in Indonesia’s most prestigious tournament, surpassing 's record at the 2011 Indonesian Masters of 280 (7-under) for a T9 finish.

Danny and his caddie, Jubilant "Teddy" Harmidy

I actually targeted to be in the Top Top 300, Indonesia has the right to play in the him at Royale Jakarta Golf Club, breaking his 10. But, after being able to play with 2020 Olympics Tokyo." old course record of 277 (11-under) at OB As Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond celebrated his penultimate event " a total of 9-under after completing This year’s success at the Indonesian Golf Invitational last year. three rounds, my target was the Top 5. I was Masters is a new personal record for Danny. T5 at the Indonesian Masters also marks of 2019 with another title, the home spectators had their own reason to happy to be able to close the final round with In nine attempts, he has made the cut his best finish on the Asian Tour last season. celebrate at the ninth edition of the Indonesian Masters. Five Indonesian an eagle," said Danny, who managed a clean three times (2016, 2018, and 2019). His His previous best finish was seventh at the scorecard without a bogey. "However, my performance at Royale Jakarta last year Yeangder Tournament Players Championship players were able to battle it out until the final round that took place big goal to be in the Top 5 is to qualify for was Danny’s previous best achievement, which took place in Taipei on on 15 December at Royale Jakarta Golf Club, creating their own the Olympics by being ranked 300th in the improving on his 2016 effort with a total of September 8. World. Rory and I have the chance to break 287 (1-over) and sitting at T52. Danny’s total Photography : YM Photography professional career history. Here are the stories of the five local heroes: into the World 300. So, whoever enters the of 273 (15-under) sets another record for

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oshua Andrew Wirawan and amateur Naraajie both made new achievements TO FRIDAY AM at the Indonesian Masters. It was the second time each player had qualified J for days three and four of the event and both managed to improve on their previous performances. This time around, Andrew finished at T26 with a total of 281 (7-under), a big jump up the leaderboard from his 64th place finish at the 2017 Indonesian Masters when he signed 289 (1-over). Meanwhile, Naraajie became the second-ever Indonesian amateur to make the cut twice. The 19-year-old demonstrated the extent of his talent during the first round when he fired an impressive 7-under, 65. Sadly, his performance dropped during the last three rounds. Shooting a collective 10-over-par, he finished 60th with a 3-over-par total that matched his score in his previous appearance.

enita Y. Kasiadi and Elki Kow made the cut for the first time after B failing in previous attempts at the Indonesian Masters. While their results were not good as they hoped, both players are sure to have learned a few things at the biggest Asian Tour competition in Indonesia and will be ready for the next edition. Benita finished in 67th place with 294 (6-over) and Elki was Make up & hair by : Victoria Makeup Atelier bottom of the 68 players who made the cut at Photo by : Ohana Picture Photography : Indonesian Masters | YM Masters : Indonesian Photography the 2020 Indonesian Masters.

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Ormsby’s "I’m very happy with myself, fair play to Wade, he’s run away with it and didn’t really give us a chance but I went out there and Hong Kong did as much as I could. A 64 around here is a pretty good score in these conditions" Love Affair - -

nlike his first win at the Hong Lowry made a late charge and stormed Kong Open in 2017, which he up the leaderboard with a 64 after starting U secured by a single shot, Wade the day six shots back of Ormsby in a Ormsby displayed a dominant wire-to-wire share of ninth place. The 2019 Open winning performance this time around. Championship brought his heavyweight The Australian player triumphed by four fighting spirit, but it wasn’t enough to halt shots over Major champion Shane Lowry of Ormsby’s momentum. Ireland at . “I’m very happy with myself, fair play to The 39-year-old opened his final round Wade, he’s run away with it and didn’t really a bogey but recovered from the less than give us a chance but I went out there and ideal start with three consecutive birdies did as much as I could. A 64 around here from the second hole before adding is a pretty good score in these conditions,” another on the ninth to take a five-shot said Lowry, as quoted by Asian Tour. lead on the front nine. He made two more Thailand’s Gunn Charoenkul finished birdies against a bogey on the back nine third place while Order to complete his wire-to-wire victory as he of Merit champion, Jazz Janewattananond, finished 66 (4-under) and closed with a took fourth place. Indonesia’s Danny winning total of 17-under-par. Masrin, who displayed a promising run of “Four on the card and won by four, so 65 for a total of 7-under in the third round, I’m very happy. I was playing great, you dropped to T30 after scoring 74 (3-over) in always got to play the Hong Kong Golf the final round. Club the same way. The wind obviously “Our whole group played badly. ’s changes but you still try and fly it to the SSP Chowrasia played 3-over and China same spot. Obviously didn't get off to a Taipei’s Chan Shi Chang also played great start, made a huge putt one and that 1-over. It was so hard for our group to get kind of set the tone. After that, I felt good momentum,” explained Danny. ’s has returned to the winner’s circle after out there I just had to keep doing my thing because I knew I was playing really good. So claiming the Hong Kong Open trophy. Interestingly, his last title was at yeah, I think the game plan was the same,” Photography : YM Photography Japan's Tomoharu Otsuki & America's (L-R) the same tournament when it was sponsored by UBS in 2017. said Ormsby at the press conference.

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The Australian Women’s Amateur Another See You in Top-10 Finish November Indonesia’s for Gunn he 2020 Hong Kong Open was successfully held on January 9-12 after it was pushed back from its T 2019 schedule on November 30 - December 2. The demonstrations in Hong Kong forced the tournament, which debuted in 1959, to postpone its activities until January. Ida Ayu Melati Putri’s superb performance at the It was feared that the tournament, which has a prize of Giant Killer US$ 1,000,000, would be affected by further demonstrations. Australian Women’s Amateur came to a sad end However, that concern did not come to pass and the when she was defeated by England’s Charlotte tournament ran smoothly for its full-agenda through until da Melati Putri filled the last position the closing ceremony. Without any sign of movement in Heath in the 36-hole final. Despite that, Melati’s of the 32 spots at the Australian Hong Kong, all participants, media, and spectators enjoyed journey to the final drew much attention and earned I Women’s Amateur at Royal the week's activities without even minor disturbance. The Queensland, Australia, on January 14-20. She her the nickname of ‘the giant killer.’ rescheduling means that the Hong Kong Open will take joined the match play tournament after winning place twice this year with the second edition set to tee off in two sudden death holes in a three-for-two November. playoff. Before reaching the final, Melati played a marathon 110 holes over five days. As the 32nd seed, the 22-year-old Indonesian surprisingly beat in-form medalist and reigning British Amateur champion Emily Toy 3&2 in the round of 32. In the next round, ’s Carmen Lim also had to pack her golf bag after being beaten by Melati with a 1-up victory. After two successes, Melati, who is Purdue University fter signing a 65 (5-under-par) to trail tournament alumni, became the home favourite. leader Australia’s Orsmby in second by two-shots, Melati’s domination continued when she A Thailand’s Gunn Charoenkul was in contention to make stopped one of Australia's best female amateurs, his breakthrough on the Asian Tour. Faltering during his final Cassie Porter, from reaching the semifinal steps of the competition, it wasn’t his time. with a 3&2 win. In the steady form that she The 27-year-old Thai made a birdie on the second hole but a had displayed all week, Melati then defeated bogey on the next hole seemed to bury his momentum. He battled New South star Grace Kim 2&1 to meet to keep his game from slipping and managed to sink two birdies England's Heath in the final. on 16 and 17 but closed with a bogey. He enjoyed yet another Melati had 36 holes left to engrave her top-10 finish by placing third and is left to continue trying to find name in the record books as the first Indonesian a way to break into the winner’s circle. Last year, Gunn racked up player to win the Australian Amateur title. 19 top-10s across all Tours in 2019. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be. Heath, who was “Honestly, I felt the pressure. I started off good when I birdied ranked World No. 229, has more experience the second hole and then a little mishap killed the momentum on in tournaments of this format and the the third. And then just kept burning the edge all day. Most of the Englishwomen proved to be a stronger force, time I didn’t hit it close, but I made a lot of good putts out there winning or halving the first 20 holes. She finally today and didn’t make one until 16. I think I was a little mentally put a stop to Melati’s reign over the last four Photography : YM Photography : YM Photography tired today as well,” said Gunn, as quoted by Asian Tour. days, beating the World No. 186 player 7&6.

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The golf world has lost one of the greatest course designers of the modern In era, Pete Dye, who passed away on January 9 at the age of 94. Pete enlivened modern golf architecture Memoriam: by building distinctive and challenging courses that could make players of every level scratch their Pete Dye heads in frustration.

aul Dye Junior, who was commonly known as Pete Dye, designed dozens P of courses in his lifetime. Many of his designs were done in partnership with his wife of 68 years, Alice, who is a fellow designer and he wanted to design courses in the late-1950s. In 2008, Dye became only the fifth golf former amateur champion. He was known to do deals with developers architect to be enshrined in the World Golf Some of Dye’s courses are among the most on a handshake and envisioned his layouts Hall of Fame, joining Donald Ross, Alister well-known in the world: THE PLAYERS without formal plans. Despite not finishing MacKenzie, C.B. Macdonald, and Robert Stadium at TPC Sawgrass, home of THE high school, college, or law school, Dye was Trent Jones. PLAYERS since 1982; Harbour Town Golf acknowledged as “one of the most important Links on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, course architects of this or any generation,” by site of an annual PGA TOUR event since 1969; PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan. and Whistling Straits (Straits Course), a three- time PGA Championship venue. The courses designed by Pete are unique: utilizing small, sloping greens, pot bunkers, severe mounding, and strategically located water hazards to mess with a golfer’s mind. His courses were often described as “Dye-abolical” because of the penalties they could inflict with a bad shot. However challenging, Dye’s courses always make for a memorable round. According to PGA Tour.com, his work characterized the philosophy of the legendary British writer Bernard Darwin who said, “golf at its best is a perpetual adventure” and that, “it ought to be a risky business.” Updating his 1994 memoir Bury Me in a Pot Bunker in 2013, Dye added, “Every potential site I see brings new challenges, and I continue to learn more every day. My inspiration comes from the golfers themselves, who, in spite of kicking and cursing find a trip around a Pete Dye golf course is always memorable.” Dye was a talented amateur golfer and Photography : Indiana Golf Online | USHA | Indystar.com Golf Online | USHA : Indiana Photography successful insurance salesman before deciding

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be given an Excessive Shot Time. Additionally, fines and penalties for slow play have been enhanced significantly. Officials will now assess a one-stroke penalty for the second bad time in a tournament, not a round, and for every bad time thereafter in the same tournament. The fines for the second bad time in a season and for 10 cumulative timings in a season have also been raised to $50,000. The fine for a second No Slow bad time in a season currently is $5,000.” According to the PGA Tour, the vast majority of players aren’t in danger of landing on the list, with only 10 percent of players averaging above 45 seconds per shot. The new policy was finally released after Bryson DeChambeau’s game last year put the issue of Play, pace-of-play in the spotlight. The European Tour already stepped up its attack on slow play. The Tour tested a new timing system at the BMW PGA Championship in September, with a further trial taking place in Abu Dhabi in the middle of January. They are using the system in several events this year, providing referees with the precise times for Please! every group through every hole to make sure The PGA Tour’s new that no gaps are missed. pace-of-play policy At the US$7,000,000 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the European Tour went as far comes into effect in as adding an immediate one-stroke penalty to April. The European Tour players if they exceeded time limits for taking shots on two occasions in the same tournament. already ran the policy The fines were also increased for players who are at the Abu Dhabi HSBC regularly timed by officials. ''Changing the regulation for an immediate Championship, one of the one-shot penalty to now be triggered by two main tournaments on the bad times in a tournament instead of a round will force slower players to consistently ensure European Tour schedule, in they play within timing regulations,'' said John mid-January. Paramor, the European Tour chief referee, as quoted by Golf Channel. ''This is part of our wider, robust policy to tackle slow play but ith its new pace-of-play policy, the our fundamental advice to all players remains PGA Tour is trying to crack down on consistent – they should be ready to play when W slow play, which has been an endlessly it is their turn.'' discussed issue on tour over the last few years. However, the Tour denied that the The new policy comes into effect in April at the application of the pace-of-play policy is a RBC Heritage, the week after The Masters reaction to DeChambeau’s slow play during Under the new policy, the PGA Tour will event in New Jersey last use ShotLink data to identify habitually slow year. DeChambeau’s approach led to him being players. Those players who are identified as slow criticized by fellow players, including Brooks will be put on an “observation list” which will Koepka and . be kept private. They will find out each week if “We are already at the forefront of pace- they’ve made it onto the list. of-play management in the professional game, The policy states, “Anyone in the field who but after being mandated by our tournament takes more than 120 seconds to play a single committee to be even firmer in dealing with this shot, absent a good reason for doing so, will issue, the time was right to take these additional steps,” Keith Pelley, the chief executive of the Photography : Getty Images Photography European Tour explained.

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he younger of the two sisters, Ariya, Reviewing your game this was World No. 1 in 2018-2019 past year, have you made any M for 21 weeks and has secured 10 evaluation that could help LPGA titles and 3 LET titles along with improve your game next season? numerous other achievements. Together M: Next season? We're still working hard. they are inspiring female players, especially in I feel we are in a good shape right now, we Thailand, to pursue golf. feel much better, especially in the last few During their appearance at “Golf tournaments. It’s felt much better. You know, Inspiration” held by Siam Cement Group at [2020] is just another year. We don't know Senayan National Golf Club in December what’s going to happen. We just keep working 2019 the Jutanugarn sisters talked to the hard and have good commitment and, you media about their experiences. know, wish you get to be good.

There is going to be a movie about your life journey to becoming two of the world's golf stars. What is the message you want to deliver to junior golfers? Of course, mainly this movie is to inspire the kids and others. You know, when [the How was the 2019 season? filmmakers] talked to us [the first time] we Moriya (M): For me, it’s good. It is another felt like we didn't want to have a movie. To season when I grew up a lot. I learned me, it's just life, we don't want to be more something I never learned before. I think famous or anything. We don't want to make [2019] was about growing up. I learned to money from that. So, we don't want that manage myself, golf, and things outside golf kind of life. But, after we talked much, we like normal life. I think that's how we grew up. realized we want to give the message to the Ariya (A): There was so much fun this year, kids, we want to inspire them. That’s why how I go up and down. I haven’t won yet. Not we’re doing the movie together. winning this year, despite so many things, I really appreciate that because there's so much to learn: to be patient and understand that we How does the relationship can do the best but the outcome may not be between you two impact your the way we want. So just keep patience and, game on the course? you know, work hard. A: She’s very lucky to have me so I don’t know what should I say. Let's see her (Moriya) answer this one! Moriya, you were able to win in Thai sisters Moriya and M: Yeah, I have to think about that! Anyway, 2018 but this season you didn’t for me, yes, I’m lucky because you have are have the same success. Did you The someone with you all the time. You don't adjust something with your both LPGA stars, having feel lonely when you travel a lot, or when swing or your game? climbed through the it's out there, meeting a lot of communities. This year? I would say not only my golf, but I mean, of course, everyone is a friend, ranks to become the also in my life. Somehow it is not going to but you have to do your own things a lot. Inspirational be the way you want it all the time. I did not She is always, you know, a good friend. If I golf stars they are today. change anything. I do the same thing, but ever have a problem or if I want to talk to Moriya holds one LPGA I’m still working on the same things with someone I always have my sister, because I Tour title and was LPGA my swing. I am not blaming anything, I just can talk to here and we can share everything. Rookie of the Year in didn’t win this year (2019). But I had so And, of course, when we are on the golf Jutanugarn much fun and there's so many things and I course, I do my best. I want to beat her, you 2013, while her sister also have so many great weeks. I mean, I felt know?! Ariya has an even more I was going to win but didn’t, so somebody A: Can you? beat me. So, it’s a different outcome, but I still M: Who knows! So, yeah, I think I feel we're Photography : YM | SCG Doc. : YM Photography Sisters dazzling career. did everything the same. lucky. 36 FEB - MAR 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE FEB - MAR 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 37 INSIGHT | News

the HSBC Women’s World Championship Singapore Welcomes World’s Best Players The 2020 edition of the HSBC Women’s World Championship will present the world’s top 20 ranked female golfers when the tournament returns to the New Tanjong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, from 27 February to 1 March.

What are your training methods? "The thing that is the most important about A: Right now, I would say we practice a practice is not how long you stay at the golf course, lot, but we have to manage ourselves better Jin Young Ko or how many balls you hit, or how many putts you because we play so many tournaments, so we have the risk to ourselves. About hit, but it’s more about quality." practice, I will say in the off-season we are orld No. 1 Jin Young Ko will competition. Korda also had an outstanding resting, like a vacation, going somewhere spearhead yet another stellar 2019 season in which she secured a career- else that we want to go. But during the W field in the 13th edition of the best 12 top-10 finishes, including two season we obviously work hard, play [or] elite tournament. Ko enjoyed a dominant victories. Her impressive form saw her break Sung Hyun Park we do some practice. So, we might do a season in 2019, claiming four LPGA titles, into the top-10 for the first time in her career. workout in the morning practice, maybe 10 including two majors (ANA Inspiration and “2019 was a special year for me, starting This is your second time What do you like about doing this until 3 o'clock. Yeah, that’s how we do it. Evian Championship) while completing 114 off with my win in Australia and then winning The 2019 major winners Jeong Eun Lee coming down here for the Golf kind of event? M: The things that is the most important consecutive holes without a bogey to break on the LET in France and finally ending the (US Women’s Open), Hannah Green (KPMG Inspiration event, what made you M: First of all, thank you to Siam Cement about practice is not how long you stay at Tiger Woods’ all-time record. Her haul saw year with a win in . Here’s hoping Women's PGA Championship), and Hinako come here again? Group for having us here. Because it means the golf course, or how many balls you hit, her become one of only four players in the 2020 will be another great year for me and Shibuno (AIG Women’s British Open) will M: Yes, this is my second time. so much, especially as we here last year. I or how many putts you hit, but it’s more history of the women’s game to sweep the I’m looking forward to competing against the also join the battle at Sentosa Golf Club. A: This is my first time. Last year, I didn't feel I like when I have something to share about quality. Quality is everything actually, Player of the Year Award, the Vare Trophy, world’s best at the HSBC Women’s World Other world players in the field include have a chance to come, but I heard a lot with all the kids, you know, and it's so worth like amount does not really mean anything. and the money-winning title, while holding Championship in Singapore,” said Korda, former world number ones Ariya Jutanugarn, of good things here. You know what's it after we got that whole feeling. We also Compared to quality, you can practice two the World No. 1 place on the Rolex Rankings. who narrowly lost out to Michelle Wie in So Yeon Ryu, Danielle Kang, Brooke happened here and it’s a lot of good things got inspired by them also. So you know, for hours but if that two hours, you know, is Along with Ko, World No. 2 and a thrilling 18th hole finale of the HSBC Henderson, and Minjee Lee. The 2020 HSBC and of course I want to come and it's my first me it's so easy to come here and I love to be quality time, you’re always going to get the defending champion Sung Hyun Park and Women’s in 2018. Women’s World Championship is sure to be Photography : HSBC Doc. Photography Photography : YM Photography time and I am very happy to be here. here. best. World No. 3 Nelly Korda will heat the another thrilling spectacle in Singapore.

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he 32-year-old Irishman learned Lowry finally won the Open from his mistakes to claim a Championship on his fifth attempt. T major victory and garner more How did he fair in his previous four attention in the sports world. How well do In 2009 he turned professional. attempts before 2019? you know the Irishman who conquered How did his entrance to He missed the cut in all four of his Open ? Here are some professional golf go? Championship starts before winning the facts about the fifth ever Irishman to lift Open in his fifth. Lowry shot 73-72 at St. the Claret Jug after , Padraig Despite defeating Rock in a play-off, Lowry Andrews in 2015, 78-71 at Royal Troon in Harrington, , and Rory wasn’t allowed to accept the prize money 2016, 72-78 at Royal Birkdale in 2017, and Shane Lowry McIlroy: since he was an amateur. Rock walked away with the first prize of €500,000. Lowry 74-73 last year at . decided to turn professional after this but missed the cut in his first three events in the paid ranks. How did he feel after winning the Claret Jug? Fifth Irishman to What did he do with his first “Wow. It was a dream, really. Like so many cheque? other kids, I stood on practice greens thinking, “I think my first pay cheque was €16,000 from this one is for the Open. Growing up in the What was Lowry’s greatest the French Open and the first thing I did UK or Ireland, that’s what you do. When I achievement as an amateur? Win Claret Jug was I went home and gave my granny €500 knocked it in, it was like, what do I do? I raised After failing at the 2016 US Open, Shane Lowry finally captured his Lowry made headlines when he won the because she always looked after me when I my arms. I hugged my caddie [Bo Martin]. 2009 as a 22-year-old amateur. was younger,” Lowry recalled, as quoted by My wife, Wendy, came out. My parents were

Photography : YM Photography first major at the 148th Open Championship He beat in a play-off. Irishexaminer.com. there,” explained Lowry.

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PXG GEN3 The Third

Which is Lowry’s favorite golf course? Portmarnock Golf Course, which dates back Generation to 1894 and hosted the first Irish Open in 1927 is his favorite. “It’s the best,” Lowry said, as quoted by Golf Digest. “It’s a proper championship golf. It’s not the most visually appealing course, but it’s a proper test.” of 0311 How did Lowry begin playing golf? What is one of Lowry’s goals for He was a late bloomer in golf, starting to 2020? play when he was almost 13 years old. He he body of the PXG 0311 GEN3 Lowry wants to play in the Ryder Cup for took to the game quickly however and was T irons are forged from soft carbon the first time. His win in Abu Dhabi and at a 12-handicap after a year of playing and a "I started to play when steel, while the backside is precision milled and has a more defined look. Comparing increase Lowry's single-digit player soon after. “I started to my dad bought me a chances of becoming a member of the play when my dad bought me a pitching these to the two previous generations, the European team at Whistling Straits in 2020. “I wedge and a putter,” he told Golf Digest. pitching wedge and a biggest change to the GEN3 irons is the new love playing the European Tour,” Lowry said “We would play pitch-and-putt on 60-yard putter" “Impact Reactor Technology” that is inside the after his win at the Open. “That's my focus holes at a course in my hometown, and I hollow heads with a dual-core. The new GEN3s [for] the next 12 months.” loved it. That’s where my love of the short utilize a soft polymer core that helps the face game started and probably why I was able to load while storing energy instead of having take to it so quickly.” it dissipate. The firmer polymer outer core Lowry came close to his first major provides stability to an extremely thin (1.5 mm) at the US Open in 2016, however, he face that leads to higher ball speeds. failed to make it happen. How did he He is often mistaken for another The GEN3s look even better than PXG’s respond to this failure? tour player. What’s the story about first two lines of irons. There’s a clean, sharp that? Starting the final round with a three-shot lead, Poom’s Fact File look, with the badge providing more defined Lowry finished the closing round at T2, three- By winning the Open Championship, Date of birth : April 2, 1987 angles on the back of the lightweight titanium shots behind the winner, . Lowry should be well known by now. Turn Pro : 2009 clubhead and, of course, those signature black “I’m bitterly disappointed but I’m definitely However, many people mistake him for College : Athlone Institute of Technology tungsten weights. Those optimize the center good enough to win one of these,” Lowry Andrew (Beef) Johnston, who also has a of gravity location and moment of inertia exclaimed. “It’s great to be in the position I similarly thick beard. "I don't think his beard ACHIEVEMENTS properties. was in and I hope I get myself in there quite a is a good as mine," Lowry said of the more 2007 Irish Amateur Close Championship The GEN3 line includes three models: the few times.” than occasional mix-up. 2008 West of Ireland Championship XP (Xtreme Performance), T (Tour), and P North of Ireland Championship (Players). The 0311 XP is the most forgiving with its larger, lighter clubhead with higher He fired his caddie midway through He comes from a family with a Mullingar Scratch Cup MOI. Because of that, it has a slightly longer the . Why strong sports background. Who are 2009 The 3 Irish Open+ shaft for more distance. It also has a wider sole was that? the Lowry family members? 2012 * and larger Impact Reactor than the 0311 T and Frustrated by his poor form, Lowry fired his Lowry's ability in golf seems to originate 2015 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational# 0311 P. bag man, Dermot Byrne, mid-tournament at from the sporting blood that runs through 2019 Abu Dhabi Championship* Five years ago, PXG released its first 0311 irons, a lineup that The T and P models have some specs that Carnoustie. “It’s something that I felt I had his family. His father, Brendan, and two the Open Championship^ featured a low-density, vibration-dampening thermoplastic are identical to their predecessors with head to do, but I should have waited until after it uncles - Mick and Sean - were Gaelic elastomer material inside the clubhead. Following those, size and sole bounce being similar. The topline was over,” Lowry remarked. “I’ve never said football stars. Meanwhile, his brother Alan, on the T, which is their tour model, has been it to him personally, but I’ve said it publicly: who is an accountant by trade, is also a fine PGA Tour events the GEN2 0311 irons, with a new high-speed polymer called made slightly thinner. The P, while also a better If I was to do it again, I would do it a little bit golfer, finishing sixth in this year’s East of European Tour events COR2, were released in 2018. Now, PXG has unveiled its latest players club, has more forgiveness than the T to differently because Dermot is a very good Ireland event. Alan also caddied for Shane at Major event fit a wider array of players. All of the irons offer a Photography : PXG Photography Photography : YM Photography friend of mine.” several events in 2018. As an amateur model of the 0311 irons – the GEN3. number of custom shaft options.

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6. A great last thought is to let your right hand work under and past your left hand through impact. Keep the palm of your right hand looking at the sky. 5. If you think about lighting a match, it’s a quick action. That’s what we aim for in a bunker shot. A full shoulder turn with a lot of wrist action to generate club speed. With your lower body stable and quiet and the ball forward in your stance, focus on the clubhead passing your hands through impact, keep the club Bunker ShotS accelerating through the sand.

I’m going to help you with your greenside bunker shot by giving you a better understanding of the correct setup and how to strike the sand correctly.

common mistake when someone It’s important to realize that good bunker struggles with a bunker shot is where the players don’t just use their most lofted wedge, Aclub enters the sand; golfers either hit in practice you should help develop your skills the dreaded thin shot that flies over the green by using different clubs and trying to adapt to By: Francois Van Rensburg or they over-compensate, taking too much them. sand and leaving the ball still in the bunker.

Let’s get into the setup:

1. When you position your hands on the club, 2. To ensure you maintain this important make sure you first set the clubface in position, keep your hands in line or an open position, this will increase both slightly behind the ball when setting bounce and loft. up to it. Align your feet slightly left of the target, if you have maintained the correct grip and club position the club should be pointing either at the target or just to the right of it.

3. We are trying to do everything possible to add loft and bounce, another important setup key to help this is to try to get your center of gravity low. This will require you to flex your knee and widen your stance, place more weight into your lead leg, specifically your knee.

4. Ball position plays an important role now in how you can deliver the club. Positioning the ball towards your left foot will give you more time to release the club and utilize the loft and bounce you have added in setup.

If you need any more tips to help you get out of bunkers more successfully, come down to the Leadbetter Academy at Royale Jakarta. Illustration : Vickirio Illustration

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THE 2020 JUNIOR GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TEE IT HIGH Two Winners The 2020 Junior Golf National Championship created two LET IT FLY By: Morne Wolmarans with new winners. Gabriel Hansel Hari managed to break away from his Need some more distance with your driver? Focus on simple things. competitors to win the title, while Different Rana Syarifa Mukawa was surprised by her victory. irst and foremost we need a good setup, Understanding why we are in this setup get your feet shoulder width apart, ball position, this preparation will lead to a position slightly more forward than Mindsets F positive angle of attack, we want to hit up on normal or just inside your left heel, tee the ball the ball, launch the ball higher and reduce up a fraction higher. the spin rate, which will lead to faster ball abriel Hansel Hari finally claimed Then, feel that your right hip is slightly lower speeds which will produce more distance and his first title in wire-to-wire fashion than your left (for right handed golfers). This straighter tee shots. G will promote your spine angle to lean away at his fourth attempt at Championship, one at the amateur version of from target with your head behind the ball. the event, over the last four years. His win at the 2020 Junior National Championship is a prestigious achievement. Hansel led the boys’ division for the entirety of the three-day tournament at Gading Golf Club. The 16-year-old finished his closing round on 68 (4-under). Compiling a total of 209 (7-under), to win by seven shots over Jonathan Havier Hartono. “Before winning the Junior Championship, I was always second for the three consecutive years. However, this year I was very confident before playing in this tournament. A month ago, I just won an elite tournament on this course. I think I played well in the last round. In the first two rounds, I just felt my game was not really good,” said Hansel, who scored 71-70-68. missed. Despite leading by a very large stroke Conversely, Rana Syarifa Mukawa did not difference with my closest competitor, I kept think she would win the tournament, believing [reminding] myself to relax during the final that Lydia Hawila Stefany Sitorus, who won the round,” explained Rana, who took up golf two international junior tournament last year, was years ago. the strongest competitor and most likely to grab the trophy. However, Rana also topped the leaderboard from the first round, with Lydia trailing her "Before winning the in the second position. Rana, the only female player to score under-par for the three-day Junior Championship, event, won the girls’ division by collecting a I was always total of 215 (1-under) for a nine-shot lead over second for the three Lydia. “I am very happy with my game for three consecutive years." tee the ball up a Swing Tip: Don’t try and hit the ball harder, fraction higher days because it is still in accordance with my Illustration : Vickirio Illustration but focus on swinging the club faster. - Hansel - Photography : YM Photography game plan, even though there are a few strokes

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fter a bad start in the first round A of the President Cup, shooting 73 PRESIDENT CUP 2019 PAGI PRO SERIES #3 (1-over), 25-year-old Elki Kow rose up in the second and third round to sign for 68 and 70. He secured the trophy with his five-under-par total of 211, four shots ahead Peter Gunawan. "I had a fever in the first round. I thought about withdrawing. But I forced myself to play. As long as I can stand up, or can walk slowly, I try to keep playing," said Elki. “My condition [in the second round] DThere’so uno doubtbl that Elki eKow is Winningone Indonesia’s best players. In three was slightly better than the first round. I got momentum in the back-nine. After my series of the PAGI, Elki claimed two titles. In the final PAGI series, eagle on the first, my confidence rose. I he secured two victories. could make [four] birdies.” First round leader, Yang Hee Jun, posed a serious threat to Elki on the first nine holes of the final round. After collecting three birdies, the Korean golfer was only two shots behind Elki at the top of the leaderboard. However, Hee Jun was unable to increase his number of birdies and thus buried his chance to grab his first professional title. Yang Hee Jun It was a fellow Indonesian, Peter Gunawan, who moved into second position. After making an eagle on the 12th hole, Peter added two birdies to claim the second position on the last hole with a total of 215 (1-under). "My condition [in the second round] was slightly Elki brought home IDR 48 million better than the first round. I got momentum in for his efforts but also secured himself a the back-nine. After my eagle on the first, my bonus for sitting at the top of the PAGI points standing. This Pro Series saw the confidence rose. I could make [four] birdies." implementation of a points collection system, similar to the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup Playoffs, that offers prize money for the accumulation of points. As the leader of the points standing from the three series that were held this year, Elki claimed the IDR100 million reward. Heading towards the third series which was held on November 19-21, Benita Y. Kasiadi was in the top position with 340 points from the two previous series. He was followed by Rinaldi Adiyandono on 292, Hendri Nasim on 280, and Elki Kow with 250. By successfully conquering the PAGI Pro Series III, Elki jumped into the top position on 500 points and was entitled to the main prize money. Elki's success cannot be separated from the failure of Benita who was only able to occupy the fifth position. If Benita had finished within the top three, the grand prize of the PAGI series would have been his. Elki Kow Peter Gunawan Photography : YM Photography

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The 27th Anniversary Gunung Geulis Golf Tournament Celebration of the 36-Hole Club Gunung Geulis Country Club held an anniversary celebration for their club which opened in 1992. The tournament was held on Saturday, December 14, 2019, to mark the end of their 27th successful year

f the 150 participants who attended the anniversary O tournament on the East Course, most were members of Gunung Geulis Country Club. “The tournament was held to strengthen the cooperative relationship between members, guest-members, and golfers, as well as partners of Gunung Geulis Country Club, which has been established very well so far. We also held this tournament as well as a closing of 2019 event, which will soon end,” said Ronny Gunawan, General Manager of Gunung Geulis Country Club. Built in 1992, Gunung Geulis first opened the West Course with the East Course opening three years later. Gunung Geulis Country Club is the second largest course in Bogor, West Java. Designed by Thomson, Wolveridge & Perret, the club boasts a distinctive clubhouse with a magnificent atrium and has a total of 36 holes split between the two courses. Photography : Gunung Geulis Doc. : Gunung Photography

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BCA Invitational Golf Tournament 2019 Building Relationships Expanding Networks On a sunny Wednesday in December 2019, BCA hosted their annual invitational golf tournament at Club Golf Bogor Raya for 140 of their most valued customers.

will expand each customer's network. However, on top of that, friendship and the spirit of sportsmanship remains upheld, whatever the outcome of this tournament," said Jahja Setiaatmadja President Director of BCA, who hit the first shot to kick off the tournament at Klub Golf Bogor Raya on December 4. With perfect weather for the day, the players had a chance to show off their skills and attempt to shoot their best rounds on the beautiful course. Guests also enjoyed some delicious food and exclusive lucky draw prizes courtesy of BCA during the prize presentation ceremony.

he BCA Invitational Golf Tournament has been held annually T by BCA since 2013 when it first received an overwhelmingly positive response from all the participants. Each year, the event aims to help strengthen and maintain the relationship between BCA and its customers. Through the annual tournament, BCA works on enhancing and promoting the products and solutions they offer customers while also providing a fantastic networking opportunity for all of the participants. "With a golf tournament like this, our relationship with our customers is going well, because it takes place in a relaxed and relaxed atmosphere. Through this tournament, Photography : BCA Photography customers can also establish relationships that

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Province Conference of PGI DKI

The 8th Pondok Indah International Junior Championship Mizuno MP-20 Trophy Stays at New Captain for Home Unveiled Indonesia claimed the boys’ and girls’ individual titles at the 8th Pondok Indah the Special Region International Junior Championship. Reza Rajasa has taken the helm as the new captain of the Provincial board for the Special Capital Region of Jakarta of the Indonesian Golf Association (PGI DKI Jakarta). He will form a management team with a millennial spirit to help promote golf as a sport to young people.

he Special Capital Region of Jakarta held a conference on T January 19 and appointed Reza Rajasa as the new chairman for 2020 – 2024. The conference was attended by izuno introduced its latest and greatest innovation, almost 100 participants and full-delegates the MP-20 line up, to the Indonesian market who had voting rights. M at Pondok Indah Driving Range in Jakarta on Before the final decision was made December 19th. Featuring copper-plating within the heads to on the election of a new chairman, two add ‘layers of feel’ at impact, the three new MP-20 iron models candidates fulfilled the requirements for have evolved from the DNA of Mizuno irons that shaped the the election, Reza and Joyada Siallagan. modern game, launched Major-winning careers, and inspired However, in the evening, Joyada decided to madeus Christian Susanto grabbed his first boys’ generations of ‘tour edition’ muscle backs. withdraw from the nomination. individual title in his fourth appearance at the Pondok The new family comprises the MP-20 MB, MP-20 MMC, “My consideration is only one: how A Indah International Junior Championship held by Pondok and MP-20 HMB models, each with its own unique appeal, we together realize the same vision and Indah Golf Club. The student of Hills Golf Academy, Australia, each designed to either stand alone or blend into custom Joyada Siallagan mission for the advancement of golf in compiled a total of nine-under-par, 207, to win over Singapore’s combo sets and each featuring soft copper plating beneath a DKI Jakarta, producing the best athletes Justin Kuk by three shots. protective nickel chrome to deliver that legendary Mizuno for the national team,” said Joyada. “I will "Since the first round I played well. My game ran well until the feedback and feel. offer my team, who has commitment and final round. My shot was good, including my short game and putting. professionalism, to join a new board.” I was more confident. I first played here in 2016, but at that time As the new chairman, Reza faces I missed the cut. The following year, I placed fourth in the B class some tough tasks. He must work out boys’ division. Last year, my game wasn't very good. So, now this is a way to use Jakarta as a barometer for my best achievement,” explained Amadeus. developing Indonesian golf and as a source Meanwhile, Lydia Hawila Stevany Sitorus became champion of production for potential and outstanding in the girls’ individual category. She triumphed with a total 217 (1- Indonesian golf athletes. Connected to over) leaving her competitor, ’s Maisarah Hezri, a long way this is the second aim of developing junior behind. Maisarah collected 226 (10-over) to finish second. golfers. "I only followed the directions of both my parents, which was to “The first step that will be taken in stay focused and calm. I just played it just as it is. Despite winning the the next 100 days [of the] program is to title, I wasn’t too satisfied because I made an over-par score. It means activate clubs in Jakarta to find and prepare that I have to practice more," said Lydia, who scored one-under-par junior golfers that they will develop. We the previous day. will ask clubs to be active in developing The 8th Pondok Indah International Junior Championship golf in Jakarta,” said Reza. “I will form a took place on Dec 17-19. The event was attended by players from management with a millennial spirit to 10 countries: Chinese Taipei, Czech Republic, India, , Reza and Ferial Sofyan socialize golf as a sport that can attract the

Photography : MAP Photography Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia. : YM Photography market of young people.”

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Jonathan Wijono

You took a break from golf in 2018. What happened? I took a break after the 2018 Asia Pacific Amateur Championship [in October] because I was fed up. I didn't want to play golf. Actually, this saturation had been going on for a long time. Since playing in the Indonesia Return Open 2018, I started to feel it. Maybe because I was competing all the time. I'm a typical person who doesn't like to go through a routine. When undergoing it constantly, I even play very badly. This boredom actually arose when following a routine in Surabaya. When participating in national training, my practice was more flexible so that I could enjoy the golf. However, when I was involved of in many tournaments, the feeling returned.

So, when you were on your break, what did you do? My activities were college and church activities. I did not touch the clubs at all. Jowi Why did you return to golf? When I got out of the world of golf, I felt like I was free. However, I started to miss golf. Jonathan Wijono's name began to circulate on the Sometime before returning, I had begun to national golf stage when he won the Junior National feel like something was missing from my life. Golf Championship in 2016. The 16-year-old proved When I looked on Instagram, I saw the posts of Naraajie [E.R. Putra] at that time. "Wow, himself to be a national asset when he claimed a golf is fun," I thought at the time. I also often gold medal at the National Games, eight months saw golf highlights, then I wanted to return to after his first national title. golf again. The 2019 became my return to golf. Since then, the Surabayan player has appeared as a member of the national team at various Does anyone doubt your ability because you missed a year of international golf championships. However, after golf? two years of service in the national team, Jowi, as There were some people who doubted me. he is usually called, decided to take a break from But, I still got that invitation [to play at the golf. Following a 10-month hiatus, he returned to Indonesia Open]. golf in August 2019 and claimed the Amateur National Championship title just two months later. I heard you were not prepared What an achievement! to play at the Indonesia Open; you had to borrow clubs to appear on Pondok Indah? Jowi spoke openly to OB Golf about taking a break, Yes, I borrowed all the clubs. Driver and his international experiences, claiming the national 3-wood belonged to Marcel [Jacob] from title and a gold medal, and plans for the future: Artisticks Golf. The putter was Rinaldi Adiyandono’s. The 60-degree wedge belonged to Rizchi [Surbakti], and I borrowed an iron Photography : OUB Photography Photography : YM Photography set from a Pondok Indah player.

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How was your result? Which international tournament do you think is most memorable? I missed the cut. I made a total of 147, 3-over, four shots back from the cutline. At the 2017 SEA Games, I won a bronze medal for the team category. Despite being a bronze medal, I feel it’s something really How did you approach your game special compared to other achievements that after not playing golf for a year? I won. I played with nothing to lose, playing without burden. All my shots were fine, but the Last year, two months after distance was indeed unstable. Sometimes your return to golf, you won short, sometimes too long. My problem was the National Golf Championship, only putting, I had no feeling, so I just hit defeating Indonesia’s No. 1, randomly. I didn't practice [on the course], I Naraajie, by a shot advantage. just practiced driving, chipping, and putting. How did you feel? It’s beyond my expectations. Two weeks What did you think of your total before the National Championship, I played of 3-over-par? at the Combiphar Players Championship. I I was surprised by how I could play 3-over played very badly, 12-over for two rounds. after not swinging clubs for a while. Then, I never thought about winning the National Championship, but somehow I got When did you first start playing convinced that I could play better. And I did it, golf? even won the title! I was four. I started to like golf because I watched the sport on TV. I recall I was watching Tiger Woods on TV. However, I became serious about golf when I was 13 to 14.

Who trained you in golf? Kasiadi trained me for one to two years when I was very young. Then, I practiced with several other instructors. However, the most memorable was when I met an instructor named Chris Connell, who was an instructor at the Butch Harmon School of Golf, in Macau. He taught me golf techniques and golf course management. Since then, I have always kept in touch with him. For the last two years, you joined the Indonesian team at In 2016, you won the Junior the IGT-PGM Championship in National Golf Championship in the match play format. What January. Then, you claimed a gold experience did you get from medal in the National Games, those match play events? Which game do you enjoy most in also in 2016. What can you share I like match play format more than . match play? about that? So, I really enjoyed playing at the IGT-PGM I prefer fourball and single matches. I won surprisingly because I wasn't favored Championship. When playing in match at all. The Junior National was the first big play, our mindset changes. We play hole by tournament that I attended. In the National hole. We have to think differently about our What’s your plan for golf? Games, I was also not targeted or predicted opponent’s game on each hole. When your I am just focusing on my amateur golf. I don’t to win the gold. Despite being a national opponent is playing well, you must find a way want to be a professional. I don’t think I can champion, I was not favored because the to counter it. Therefore, we are required to be handle the pressure of a professional career. Photography : YM Photography tournament I won was at junior level. smart in reading games on the course. So, I want to enjoy my amateur path.

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ompleting your college sports students as well, which means you can journey is a big deal, especially be an assistant coach while pursuing a C with the additional difficulties of master’s degree. Although there aren't any AFTER COLLEGE SPORT homesickness, culture shock, and language scholarships available like in the NCAA barriers faced as an international student in when you’re playing college sports, you can the United States. The challenges you have to still get some aid/support from the school overcome as a student-athlete make college since you’re coaching for the team – so, in sports a unique experience that is worth a way, it is like a scholarship. Even if there’s living for - maybe one of the best decisions no financial support, you’ll get paid for the WHAT NEXT? you’ve ever made or should be making. work you do as a coach, making this quite a So now, if you are done competing in convenient and appealing option for some After four years of hard work studying and competing in your sport, you have college and have earned your desired degree people. (let’s assume you have!). What’s next? Option 4: Getting a Green Card completed your journey as a college athlete! Give yourself a pat on the back and This is the question that most students The most common way to get a Green enjoy a well-deserved celebration. Now, what’s the next step on your golf journey? prefer to avoid in college, whether or not they Card which makes you a permanent resident are an athlete. Believe me, I was as confused in the US is to apply for it. You can apply to as anyone whenever people asked me “what’s the USCIS to get the Green Card. Do note next?” in my senior year. that the Green Card can be difficult to obtain: All of a sudden, you are faced with the it is a rigorous, long process that may or may reality that adulthood is really starting. Soon! not pay off as it is a lottery-based. You need to think of different career options Now, what about non-US options after that will allow you to make a living and be completing your college journey? the responsible adult that your parents will We will delve into this in our next article, be proud of. including the option of pursuing your sport To stay in the US or go elsewhere? professionally. So, stay tuned! Meanwhile, First, you need to consider which path don’t forget to continue to #DreamBig! you want to take. There are some possible options if you decide you want to stay in the US: Option 1: Getting an OPT OPT (Optional Practical Training) is a period during which undergraduate and graduate students with an F-1 visa status (who have completed or have been pursuing their degrees) are permitted by the USCIS to work towards getting practical training to complement their field of studies. This option can later continue for you to apply for the "The challenges you H1-B working visa. have to overcome as a Option 2: Get a Master’s degree student-athlete make Getting enrolled in American education is one of the easiest ways to live in the US. If college sports a unique you plan to get a master’s degree after earning experience that is worth your undergraduate degree, you can simply living for - maybe one apply to the desired university and attend the Jessica Lydia received a 100% program once you get accepted. of the best decisions golf scholarship to study at the Option 3: Be an Assistant Coach you’ve ever made or University of Richmond, Virginia, Still not over college sports? You can should be making." USA, where she competed for her always opt to be an assistant coach for a college golf team and graduated college sports team. A lot of times, college with a Business Administration: coaches need assistance throughout the Finance degree. She is now with season, and most prefer to have their own AddedSport, a sports management alumni or former student-athletes to work company that focuses on helping for/with them because the person is more students and student-athletes familiar with the school’s program. Some across Asia achieve their dreams of Photography : Freepik | iStock : Freepik Photography schools offer this opportunity to graduate playing college sports in the U.S.

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The Arceau Pocket Millefiori imposes its disconcerting seduction. Its crystal dial recalls the pattern of alligator scales in a game of double-take with the case-back, sheathed in this precious leather. This technique is inspired by the nineteenth-century paperweights crafted by the Cristallerie Saint-Louis. The black colour, an alchemy of minerals whose composition is a closely-guarded secret, is mixed with incandescent crystal.

FEB - MAR 2020 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 65 t TRAVEL | Bandar Lampung Welcome to Southern Sumatra

Bandar Lampung may be less popular than big cities on the island of Sumatra, yet this city holds enormous potential for tourists with its natural beauty. In time, and with continued careful development, it may become a sparkling gem of Sumatra.

ocated in the southernmost province on the island of Sumatra, Bandar L Lampung is the capital and largest city of Lampung. The city functions as an Although it’s currently regarded as a inter-island hub and the main gateway between transit route, Lampung has the potential to Sumatra and Java. It plays a pivotal role in the intercept travelers' plans and persuade them development and economic activities of the to stop a while with its natural beauty and island and as a result, is the most developed city culinary offerings. The city is the starting in Lampung province. point for visitors making trips to the Way Bandar Lampung was formed from two Kambas National Park, the Bukit Barisan separate towns in 1990. The hilly area of Selatan National Park, the still-active Tanjungkarang and Teluk Betung on the coast remnants of Krakatau Mountain, and many of Lampung Bay, along with the Panjang area, other attractions that are found throughout converged into a single integrated city. Despite this province. being the fourth largest city in Sumatra, Bandar Bandar Lampung offers several beautiful Lampung is far from a big city like those on beaches and islands, including Pahawang Java. It’s smaller scale means it’s possible to Island whose name began to circulate easily travel between the two main areas of more over the last three years as its natural Tanjungkarang and Teluk Betung, with journeys beauty has been discovered by more people. around the area taking no more than about Along with Pahawang, there are some sites 30-40 minutes by car. The city’s surroundings recommended for tourists including Tegal are picturesque with plenty of interesting sights, Mas, Tanjung Putus, Pasir Timbul, Mahitam friendly locals, and contemporary cafes and Island, Ketapang Beach, Kelapa Rapat Beach, pubs in which to pass a few hours. and Sari Ringgung Beach. Photography : iStock Photography

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Kiluan Bay If you love Dolphins, Kiluan Bay is where to head to try to spot them. The best time to sight the dolphins here is at 6:00 am because the water is calmest since the sea wind hasn’t yet picked up and the dolphins are still in their home habitat around the Sunda Strait. However, there is a reason why this bay has become a favorite place of the dolphins: getting to the bay is not easy. Some of the roads are difficult to pass so it’s best to use a big car or SUV to get there. If you have an adventurous spirit and a love of sea creatures, then make sure to add this spot to your list of places to visit from Bandar Lampung.

Way Kambas National Park Way Kambas National Park is a conservation area for Sumatran tigers. The park is also home to an elephant sanctuary and Sumatran Local Food rhino sanctuary. Way Kambas National Park is a lowland forest ecosystem consisting of freshwater swamp forest, meadow grass, and Seruit coastal forests in Sumatra. There are also wild elephants here who are trained in the Seruit is a typical dish of Lampung. It is a fried or baked Elephant Training Centre. fish dish mixed with sambal terasi, then topped with tempoyak (fermented durian) or mango. The types of fish commonly served in this style are tuna, layis fish, belide fish or baung fish.

Pahawang Island Pahawang Island has become a popular destination in Bandar Lampung since 2017. Pahawang offers an abundance of unspoiled scenery; the hills cloaked in green trees, white- sand beaches, and crystal clear seawater. It’s the perfect spot for those who enjoy snorkeling, Beaches swimming, or just playing on the soft white sand. The island is actually formed from two parts: Located at the southern tip of the island of Sumatra, Bandar Pahawang Besar (Big Pahawang ) and Pahawang Lampung is home to beautiful beaches. The beach that attracts Kecil (Small Pahawang). The island can be the majority of the tourists is White Sand Beach, which is only reached by boat in 90 minutes from Klara district, 45 Km from the city center. There is also Sari Ringgung Beach while the district is an hour and 15 minutes drive which is only an hour from Bandar Lampung. Not far from Sari south from Bandar Lampung. Around Pahawang Ringgung, there is a beach named Dewi Mandappa which is Island, you can also find interesting places such as home to a beautiful mangrove forest. The combination of clear the Jembatan Pasir (Sand Bridge), Tanjung Putus blue sea water and green mangrove forests provides a different

Photography : iStock | Nendenrahmawati | Detik.com | Nendenrahmawati : iStock Photography bridge, and Kelagian Island. experience for visitors.

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cross the water from the most famous view in Hong Kong, the A neon streets of Kowloon, another urban district of the city, are much grittier and reward intrepid tourists with an up-close view of the real Hong Kong. Further afield are some of the greenest hiking spaces and emptiest beaches in Asia. Located on the southern coast of China, Hong Kong was a British colony from 1841 until 1997 when it was returned to the People's Republic of China. China declared Hong Kong as a special administrative region of the country with a high degree of autonomy. The change in rule didn’t affect Hong Kong’s status as one of the most popular destinations in Asia. This 24/7 city offers a vast array of interesting experiences: dining, shopping, iconic sights, heritage & tradition, the great outdoors, festivals, sports, and arts. Although many people think of Hong Kong as a densely packed city, about 40 percent of Hong Kong's territory is designated as a country park. A 20-minute drive from just about anywhere in the city will take you to hiking trails that pass across lush mountainous terrain and idyllic beaches. For active travelers there is paragliding off the mountains, diving off the coast, and cruising on a speedboat when you may be lucky enough to spot the endangered pink dolphins that live here. Hong Kong is known for its great public transportation system, consisting of interconnected buses, ferries, railways, and Where trams, which ensure every area of the region is easily reachable. Once back in the downtown area, more than 1,250 towering skyscrapers on Hong Kong Island create a dramatic view from Victoria Harbor. Along with admiring these superstructures, visitors will find fantastic food to savor, world-class shopping opportunities, and a seemingly endless array of bars and clubs East Meets to extend days late into the night. Despite Hong Kong’s commercial persona, there is also a dynamic cultural landscape rooted in its Chinese history and colonial past. Contributions from its home- grown talent have intertwined the two and birthed the unique fusion of two cultures that is seen there today. Hong Kong is a place West where Eastern culture truly meets Western, What are the first things that cross your mind when you think of Hong Kong? The place and as such, makes it a wonderfully fascinating is widely known for its magnificent skyline of skyscrapers squeezed together between destination to visit. the lush greenery of The Peak and the deep natural harbor. It’s the Hong Kong

Photography : iStock Photography landscape that has become iconic around the world.

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Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade has one of the finest views in the world. During the day, watch the boats streaming in and out of Victoria Harbour and at night, enjoy the spectacular light display on 44 buildings that form the heart of the skyline. There are numerous restaurants and bars around this area where you can enjoy local or international cuisine making it an enchanting place to Repulse Bay enjoy at any time of day. This crescent-shaped stretch of sand is one of the most beautiful beaches in Hong Kong. This wide, wave-lapped beach is popular with both locals and visitors and is great for strolls in the early morning, daytime sun-soaking, or lingering at sunset when all has turned mellow. There are also colonial-style buildings situated around the bay and twin statues of the deities Kwun Yam and Tin Hau dominate the picturesque gardens which lead down to the beach.

Tian Tan Buddha Tian Tan Buddha is famed as Lantau island’s most iconic attraction. Sitting outdoors next to the Po Lin Monastery, this bronze seated Buddha is 34 meters tall and weighs over 250 tonnes earning it the Mongkok name of Big Buddha. The area is just a 10-minute walk away The area of Mongkok consists of shopping streets from the open-air shopping including a bird market, “sneaker street”, the ladies Temple Street Night Market village, Ngong Ping, which market, goldfish market, flower market, and many more. also has restaurants and With all these markets centered in one bustling area, Temple Street Night market opens at 4:00 pm and runs cultural performances. shoppers should be able to find just about anything until late. This is the place to visit if you are looking for they’re looking for. affordable items. People shop here for inexpensive clothes, watches, imitation labels, footwear, and cookware amongst other things. While shopping, you can also enjoy the dai

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Home to HK’s Oldest Professional Event The Hong Kong Golf Club at is home to three 18-hole courses and a practice facility. The course consists of the Old Course, New Course, and Eden Course.

ong Kong Golf Club was established narrow fairways and established trees bordering on the southern side of Hong Kong either side. FACT FILE H Island in 1889. The Club expanded its All of the courses at Fanling play host to Hong Kong GC at Fanling presence with the Fanling site, at the northern international golf events. The Old Course hosts Lot No. 1 Fan Kam Road, , New side of the , not far from the the Hong Kong Ladies Open while the New border with Shenzhen. The Hong Kong Golf Course plays host to the Men’s and Ladies Hong Territories, Hong Kong Club at Fanling began with the Old Course, one Kong Amateur Championships annually. In T: +852 2670 1211 of three 18-hole courses now at Fanling. addition to that, eight holes of the New Course F: +852 2679 5183 The Old Course opened in 1911 and and ten of the Eden Course are combined to Website: www.hkgolfclub.org measures 6,246 yards from the Championships create the ‘Composite Course’ for the Hong Opened for play: tees. A traditional layout features tree-lined Kong Open that was inaugurated in 1959. 1911 (Old Course), 1931 (New Course), fairways and small greens and places a premium Despite its status as a private club, Hong on accuracy rather than length. Kong Golf Club does permit visitors to play its and 1971 (Eden Course) Twenty years later, the 6,535-yard New courses. ParGolf Magazine wrote that over 40 Old Course: 18 Holes/Par 71/6,246 yards Course opened for play, followed in 1970 by the percent of the 120,000 rounds played annually New Course: 18 Holes/Par 70/6,535 yards Eden Course which measures 6,106 yards from at the club is by non-members. Eden Course: 18 Holes/Par 70/6,106 yards

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