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t’s a new season in the golfing world and it seems like the right moment to Advisor introduce our new kid the block. Jimmy Masrin I When we first introduced Danny Masrin to the Indonesian golfing world, George Djuhari he’d just started his full-time career as a professional player. In just a short Publisher time he’s already garnered a lot of attention with his accomplishments. Our editor had the opportunity to have in-depth dialogue with Danny where he shared his experience in Liza Sutrisno being a full time . You can hear some of his thoughts for yourself in this Editor edition. Yulius Martinus This new season will be another interesting one. We will be witnessing a few world top players racing one another to hunt for the world No. 1 position. Current World No. 1, Developmental Editor Jason Day, has returned to the field after recovering from his injury that saw him sidelined Amelia Moriarty for more than three months. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth are both looking for a way to regain their top spot. And just a presumption, there could be good Art Director surprises that come from Dustin Johnson, Henrik Stenson, or , who is Subekti Febriansyah attempting to reach the prime position for the first time. Graphic Designer With this edition, I would like to introduce you to our newly innovated OB Golf & Vickirio Firsta F. Lifestyle website (obgolf.co.id). You can easily browse or download our digital magazine, and you may even find new information on what is going on with this year’s golf calendar. Marketing & Sales Director Please do visit our website and feel free to contact our OB Golf team should you have Merry Kwan any input or questions, as we built this website for you. [email protected] Before I end this letter, I would like to wish our readers who are celebrating Chinese New Year a good health, great fortune and as always, plenty of laughter throughout the year. Hope you have a beautiful day.

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Adil Anselm David Bradshaw Instructor LGA dr. Grace Judio-Kahl. MSc, MH, CHT. Founder of the LightHOUSE weight control clinic Eddy Putra Rules Committee Of The Indonesian Golf Association

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8 BATTLE FOR NO. 1 Entering every new season, the World’s most élite golfers all have one common goal in mind – to reach the top spot. The 2017 season is predicted to be tougher than ever before. Without any clear-cut dominant player, multiple contenders are in with a shot at the crown of World Number One.

14 DANIEL JAMES MASRIN NEW KID ON THE BLOCK This young man emerges as a new hope for Indonesian golf. His performances have injected some excitement to the national golf scene, and along with his good personality and passion for the game, he’s raising the flag for Indonesia. 20 A WIN FOR CONFIDENCE Justin Thomas’s victory at the SBS Tournament of Champions was more than just a title. It's an invaluable achievement towards the 23-year-old's self-recognition. 26 ACCIDENTS HAPPEN, NO The R&A and the USGA have announced a new Local Rule to the . Players will not incur a penalty if their ball is accidentally moved on the putting green. The new rule became effective from January 1st, 2017. 29 THE GAME MCILROY IN TOP 10 BEST- 40 DYNAMIC MOVEMENTS MANNERED For beginners, creating dynamic Rory McIlroy started his 2017 season by movements through the swing is key to winning a different kind of title. The four- creating more speed. The most important time major has been named movement in the when trying one of the “Ten Best-Mannered People to create speed is how the body unwinds of 2016” by the National League of Junior from the top of the backswing to the

Photography : Adil Anselm | Anselm : Adil Photography Cotillions (NLJC). downswing.

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44 THE GRAND FINAL OF INDONESIAN GOLF TOUR A GOOD END TO THE SEASON Rory Hie closed the 2016 season on a high note, winning his third title of the year, at the IGT Grand Final. His game has strengthened since claiming his first title of the year in May.

49 THE INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 TO BECOME MORE COMPETITIVE The absence of the Thai juniors at this year’s International Junior Golf Championship provided freedom for hosting Indonesia to dominate the top rankings. Organizers plan to hold a qualification for host juniors for future events.

60 SEMARANG THE MULTICULTURAL CITY As a port city, Semarang has developed a strong cultural diversity. The various historic buildings bequeathed to it over the years have become one of the main attractions for tourists who visit.

64 KUMNING MULTI-AWARD WINNING COURSES Since 1999, Kunming in the Yunnan Province of Southwest has not only attracted holidaymakers but also 58 golf tourists. Spring City Golf & Lake Resort which opened in 1999 is big attraction for keen golfers. HYPE SUPERFOODS AND WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THEM 67 CHINA The trendy and fast growing healthy THE SPRING CITY catering industry make superfoods a main Tourism in China has skyrocketed attraction. Chia seeds are used in almost over the past few decades since the everything from breads to supplement country’s reform. One city which drinks. We consume them hoping that attracts domestic and foreign tourists they will miraculously makes us slim and year-round is Kunming. healthier. That is not how they work; superfoods are not magic. But yes, they

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Entering every new BATTLE season, the World’s most élite golfers all have one common goal in mind – to tarting the 2012 season, Luke weeks occupying the peak position, exceeding FOR reach the top spot. Donald sat at World No. 1. Entering the long rule of Nick Price, and coming in with S 2013, Rory McIlroy claimed the the second-highest total for an Australian, The 2017 season No. 1 position. At the beginning of 2014, behind Greg Norman. Among today’s rivals, is predicted to be Tiger Woods ranked top in the world. In early Day is still behind McIlroy, currently No. 2, NUMBER tougher than ever 2015, McIlroy returned to the prime position, who led the pack for 95 weeks, and Jordan but Jordan Spieth finished the year there. Spieth who held the top spot for 26 weeks. before. Without any Currently occupying the top spot is Jason Day, With the record is Tiger Woods, he spent a clear-cut dominant who claimed it all the way back in March 2016. whopping 281 consecutive weeks as the best player, multiple The top spot is hotly contended and in the world and dominated the game for the players can fall in and out of it within a week. over a decade, spending a total of 683 weeks contenders are in with So, who will be in the top position come the as No. 1. a shot at the crown of end of 2017? It’s a question that always comes Returning to the field, Day is hungry for World Number One. up at the beginning of a new season. Over achievement. Despite 10 PGA Tour victories, ONE the last four years this highly coveted seat including the 2015 PGA Championship, he’s has changed owner at the beginning of every not satisfied. He has more goals he wants to season. accomplish besides being the best in the world. This year, Jason Day, who has been the “I think the biggest thing for me, No. 1 player in the world for more than 45 obviously it's great to see that you finished weeks straight, will be looking to extend his No. 1 at the end of the year. But I'd like to go run into 2017. The Tournament of Champions a full year, not just go half a year and get to in Hawaii was the re-commencement of the it and finish at No. 1,” said Day, as quoted by 29-year-old Australian’s journey since he . “It’s great that I went however withdrew from the Tour Championship more many weeks from the middle of last year to than three months. keeping number one. But you’ve got to shoot Day’s time at the top is an impressively for something bigger. When you reach a goal, long stint, especially in this latest era when you have got to re-evaluate things and try and so many players have the ability and to shoot for something a lot tougher.” dominate. Day’s spent a cumulative total of 49

“I think the biggest thing for me, obviously it's great to see that you finished No. 1 at the end of the year."

- Jason Day

1 Jason Day of reacts on the first Photography : Getty Images 1 during the first round of the SBS Tournament of Champions

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September. Those two titles drove him back up to second position in the rankings. McIlroy switched to Callaway woods and irons plus wedges to accompany his Scotty after his contract with Nike ended when the company stopped production of their line. These new clubs could be what McIlroy needs to restore him to his former position. Players who could heat up the competition for the No. 1 crown are Dustin Johnson, Henrik Stenson and Jordan Spieth. Based on their performance last season, they have the next-best odds, after McIlroy (1st) and Day (2nd), ranking 3rd, 4th, and 5th respectively on a list published by Bookmaker. eu. Considered as the dark horses are Hideki Matsuyama, Adam Scott, Bubba Watson, and Patrick Reed. Matsuyama in particular has put himself firmly on the radar after winning the Tiger Woods' Hero World Challenge in December. It was his fifth title out of his last six appearances last year, proving he’s a strong contender who could pose a serious threat to the others. At the Masters in April, the Japanese 24-year-old will have the chance to become the first Japanese Major winner, and only the second Asian male victor after 's YE Yang who claimed the 2009 US PGA title. Matsuyama has finished in the top seven in the Masters for the past two years and came in tied-fourth for his best Major finish at last year's US PGA.

"It’ll be the busiest I’ve been going up to Augusta, but

2 because I’m taking four weeks off after

For him to reach those goals he’ll have to Doing so would certainly help with the first after Augusta, I feel like it’s a good time to be Augusta, I feel like hone his game; he might be No. 1, but Day goal of making it back to the top. busy and play a lot,” said McIlroy, as quoted by it’s a good time to be hasn’t won a tournament in seven months. In order to reach his peak in time for . His last victory was at the Players in May last Augusta, McIlroy is ramping up his schedule Everything may not go according to plan busy and play a lot,” year. Returning to the field rehabilitated, his before landing at Georgia in the first week though, McIlroy’s been down this road before, said McIlroy. game will need to be tested in the competitive of April. Starting his adventure at the South experiencing a slow start in the 2016 season environment. African Open in January, he will fly to North on his quest to the Masters. Although McIlroy Day isn’t alone in his aspirations for bigger America for tournaments like the Honda might argue that his equipment was to blame. 2 Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and better things; Rory McIlroy is looking for Classic, WGC- Championship, “People have even said once I changed celebrates making an Eagle on the seventh a way to take back his number one rank that he Arnold Palmer Invitational, and WGC-Dell from a Nike putter to a in hole during the third round of the BMW lost in September 2015. Another goal McIlroy Technologies in March. September: ‘That’s why he is putting better South African Open Championship is looking to realize this year is to win the US "It’ll be the busiest I’ve been going up to again,’” McIlroy said to the Telegraph after 3 3 Hideki Matsuyama

Photography : Getty Images Masters and clinch his Career . Augusta, but because I’m taking four weeks off winning two titles in the FedEx Cup Playoffs in

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TIGER WOODS

When Tiger Woods released his playing schedule, the expectation that he will return strong grew. Despite being sidelined for 15 months after multiple back surgeries golf fans are clearly still hopeful that he’ll make a come back. While it’s unlikely that he’ll ever reach his impressive career highs of 11 years ago, Woods is still a magnet for spectators and sends TV ratings soaring. The golf icon may not have the stamina to be No. 1 anymore but he’s still an interesting player to watch. A fact proven by Woods’ appearance in the 2016 Hero World Challenge when and NBC’s ratings jumped up over 2015’s, when Woods didn’t play. Woods presented at the Farmers Insurance Open from January 26- DUSTIN JOHNSON 29 and Omega Desert Classic the following week. He will also play at Genesis Open (February 16-19) and He received the PGA Tour Player of the Honda Classic (February 23-26). the Year for his achievements over 5 4 the past year, which included three JORDAN SPIETH victories, including the US Open, and a tour-best 15 Top-10 finishes. After two record-breaking victories, He almost won the 2016 FedEx Cup the US Masters and US Open, along before McIlroy came from behind to with three PGA Tour titles in 2015, steal the last title to win the Jordan Spieth’s performance last year PLAYERS Cup. looked decidedly lackluster. Even Based on Johnson’s achievements with three victories and a runner-up last year, the 32-year-old is predicted position in a Major, Spieth fell from TO WATCH to continue scoring well and getting No. 1 to No. 5. even better results. It could elevate Having reviewed the past year, he him to No. 1 in the world; however, plans to take a more positive outlook Aside from the obvious the current World No. 3 has explained with his game as he seeks to add to he doesn’t use his past achievements contenders, Day and his tally of Major titles in 2017. He as a predictor for the future. McIlroy, several other commented to Golf.com “Just have to “I'm pretty good at not really get it back.” players are in with a shot thinking about what I did in the past, Spieth has also decided to play because it doesn't really matter,” said EVENT TO WATCH of claiming the No. 1 less golf in his effort to return to the Johnson, as quoted by Golf Digest. top. He mentioned last year that he spot this year. “It's all about what I'm doing right was growing tired of travel following THE ZURICH CLASSIC now and what's coming up, because it two seperate visits to Asia in a three- aving shown their golfing doesn't matter how good a year I had he Zurich Classic is offering a more The Zurich Classic of New Orleans will and can’t wait to tee it up with Jason in April,” month period. To Spieth, staying capabilities and determination last year.” intriguing story in 2017. The feature two rounds each of Foursome and said Fowler, the 10th ranked golfer in the world. home in the States is a winning, and H there’s no doubt it’s possible and Johnson is looking forwards T tournament, which will take place Four-Ball competitions. The teams that have The new 72-hole format will proven, formula, “I’ve just got to do they certainly have as much ambition as the and using the past only as a lesson. in New Orleans in April, is switching to a team announced their participation are World No. 1 feature (alternate shots) during what I did in 2015." two top players. “You know, there was quite a few format instead of the Tour’s traditional four-day, Jason Day with Rickie Fowler, and 2015 Zurich the first and third rounds and Four-Ball (best Although he’s not in contention for the tournaments where I had chances to 72-hole stroke play format. Classic of New Orleans champion Justin Rose ball) during the second and fourth rounds. The peak position, Tiger Woods is still a player to win; that I felt like I should have won The format change has already drawn with Henrik Stenson, the Olympic gold and silver starting field will consist of 160 players making 4 (L-R) Dustin Johnson and Jorden Spieth wait to watch. Returning to the course competitively, but I didn't,” he said. “That's kind play the first hole during the first round of the SBS the attention of big-name players who have medalists, respectively. up 80 teams. Following the conclusion of the it will be interesting to see how he fairs of more the focus this year is to put Tournament of Champions announced plans to play in the tournament that “I’ve loved being a part of team events second round, there will be a cut to the lowest through the season. myself in those positions and then had lacked top names in recent years. One thing throughout my amateur, collegiate and now 35 teams. In case of a tie after 72 holes, there will finish them off.” 5 Tiger Woods of the chips on to the for sure, lots of people will be watching the re- professional career. I’m so excited that the TOUR be a sudden-death playoff using the Four-Ball 11th green during the final round of the Hero World

Photography : Getty Images Challenge invigorated Zurich event. and Zurich are making this part of our schedule format.

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This young man emerges as a new hope for Indonesian golf. His performances have injected some excitement to the national golf scene, DANIEL JAMES MASRIN JAMES DANIEL and along with his good personality and passion for the game, he’s raising the flag for Indonesia.

aniel James Masrin has made a first full game as a professional. So, winning Danny then asked his father, Jimmy meteoric rise in the golf world. The three national events builds my confidence. Masrin, permission to try to become a D presence of the 24-year-old on the Playing in the and the professional. “My dad encouraged me to try professional stage raises hopes that there and making cut. Playing with professional golf, but he never pushed me to is new talent to heat-up the atmosphere of great players and bringing the Indonesian flag do it,” stated Danny, who turned pro in June Indonesian golf in the wake of senior players to international events, it’s a good learning 2015. like Rory Hie and George Gandranata. experience for the next tournaments." “That's the nice thing, my passion for golf The expectations are high, however, Danny’s decision to jump into the world and wanting to play professionally has come Daniel - known commonly as Danny - soars of professional golf was not an impulse, it from my own choices and my parents and quickly and his talent is not something to was a decision formed over a long journey. family have supported my every decision,” underestimate. In his first year as a full-time Although he was introduced to golf at the early added Danny. professional, Danny has won three national age of five, Danny only decided to practice golf It wasn’t all plain sailing. In his first two titles on the Indonesian Golf Tour, successfully seriously when he was 13. Reaching the end of months as a full-time professional player, three made the cut twice for events in high school Danny proceeded on to college in official tournaments - Q School Final Stage, Indonesia, and made the cut several times the USA. Danny joined the Bradley University PGM CCM Rahman Putra Championship, on the . It’s an golf team, but a career in golf had still not and the first IGT event of the year - ended with impressive start for the new professional who crossed his mind. less than good results: Danny failed to make was born on September 29, 1991. “During the summer and winter break I the cut. "2016 is good first year. My target was to came back to Jakarta and played some ADT win the ADT event once, but I could win three events as an amateur and I made a few cuts, titles of IGT nearly matching my dream to win so I thought why not give it a try,” explained ADT," said Danny. "This year (2016) is my Danny. NEW KID NEW THE BLOCK ON Photography : Adil Anselm

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Danny Masrin ended his first year as a full-time professional player with another good result. Already GOLF IS A with three IGT titles under his belt, he claimed the “My dad Player of the Year award. With his busy year behind encouraged me REGULAR JOB him - he played in 32 events – OB Golf finally had to try professional chance to delve into Danny’s thoughts. golf, but he never pushed me to do it,” As a professional golfer, how do you treat golf?

I am like an entrepreneur. I treat golf like a regular job. A job requires six to eight hours of work, so I try and give golf six to eight hours a day of my hard work Luckily, he had more success in Danny feels that it was his college golf and passion. I normally practice six days Asian Tour events, making the cut at the experience that formed his ability to mentally a week, taking one day off. Leopalace21 Myanmar Open and Bashundara and physically adapt to every situation. Danny Bangladeh. explained, “When I was in college, I played the “I worked with my swing coach. We put in tournament in very windy, cold conditions, We know you were part some hard work to fix/change my golf swing then the next week could be no wind and of your University golf to make it more consistent. I definitely think warm. So, we had to learn to adjust quickly. team, how did college I gained consistency in my swing and scoring Also we carried our own bag so that makes it golf inFluence you? throughout the year in 2016. So, I think I was more difficult. I think the atmosphere and the just more prepared for the 4th Series of IGT,” competition and the conditions all made me a College golf is a great platform for said Danny. better player.” amateurs who want to play golf The preparation paid off and Danny Embarking on a new season, Danny has professionally because the competition claimed his first professional title at the event, set some goals and is well prepared to welcome is very strong and the mindset in college followed by his second title at the 6th IGT and the second leg of his journey. is to win and to push your teammates then a third at the 7th. As his confidence grew, “I had a pretty good first year last year on to get better. It's one thing to win an his score shrank; he finished with impressive the ADT, AT and the local IGT. So, if I keep individual award in college but it's much totals in the latter two events. doing what I'm doing and keep improving a more highly noted when the team wins. “I think the more I play, the better I little bit each day/week then it will be exciting get and the easier golf is to shoot lower to see what kind of 2017 I have. I hope it will scores. However, in 2016, every month I saw be better than 2016,” remarked Danny, who What’s the difference improvement. If I can score under in IGT has country exemption to play in international between being an amateur every day, I have a good chance to win,” said events this year. and a professional Danny. in the national and international events? I think maturity is different. The more tournaments we play the easier it gets to play. For example, the Indonesian Open last year, I was in contention with big names like Jeev Milka Singh, . I think this helped me gain confidence so that when I am in this position in the future I can handle it better each time and hopefully win one someday. Of course, for me to be able to win three times on the IGT also helps my confidence.

Who are your dream pairings? Lee Westwood, Jordan Spieth or Rickie Fowler. Photography : Adil Anselm

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Who’s your golf idol and why? Slim d’Hermès Lee Westwood. At the Indonesian Masters 2011, I met Westwood for Quantième Perpétuel Platine the first time and had dinner with him. Then, on my 21st birthday, Westwood invited me to come down to Florida and play a round of golf. It was definitely a highlight in my life. Just the two of us playing a round of golf. I also like his golf swing and golf game in general. He never gets upset DANNY’S PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY IN 2016 on the course and he is a cool guy to be around. NO DATE EVENT FINISH 1 Jan 13-16 Qualifying School Final Stage* MC With all the 2 Jan 20-23 The Players Championship+ MC achievements you’ve 3 Jan 27-30 PGM CCM Rahman Putra Championship+ T43 made already, whom do 4 Feb 4-7 Leopalace21 Myanmar Open+* T52 you want to thank 5 Feb 10-13 Bashundhara * T53 I have to say thank you to family and 6 Feb 16-18 1ST IGT MC to Tiffany, all my friends, and my 7 Feb 24-27 PGM Northport Glenmarie Championship+ 5 coach. I do owe my dad a big thanks for all that he has done to provide 8 Mar 23-26 PGM LADA Langkawi Championship+ T16 me with playing opportunities 9 Mar 31-Apr 3 Charming Yeangder ADT+ MC in Indonesia with the local tour and in Asia. He is so passionate 10 Apr 6-9 PGM Darulaman Championship+ T9 about the game of golf and wants 11 Apr 13-16 ICTSI Manila Southwoods Championship+ T42 to see Indonesian golfers on the 12 Apr 20-23 ICTSI Sherwood Hills Classic+ T18 international stage. His passion for the game has definitely rubbed off on me. 13 May 25-28 Ambassador ADT+ MC 14 May 25-28 PGM Port Dickson Championship+ T32 15 Jun 21-23 4th BNI IGT co-presented by OB Golf & Ancora Sports 1 16 Jun 30-Jul 2 Yeangder Tournament Players Championship* MC 17 Jul 7-10 Taifong Open+ T14 DANNY’S FACT FILE 18 Aug 3-6 Aboitiz Invitational+ T35 Born: 19 Aug 8-10 5th BNI IGT co-presented by OB Golf & Ancora Sports T2 September 29, 1992 20 Aug 17-20 PGM MNRB Sarawak Championship+ T12 Residence: 21 Aug 24-27 Ciputra Golfpreneur Tournament presented by Jakarta, Indonesia T18 Panasonic+ College: 22 Sep 7-10 PGM MIDF TPC Kuala Lumpur Championship+ T18 Bradley University 23 Aug 30-Sep 1 6th BNI IGT co-presented by OB Golf & Ancora Sports 1 Turned Professional: June 2015 24 Sep 27-30 Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament MC 25 Oct 6-9 BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Zurich* T52 26 Oct 26-28 7th BNI IGT co-presented by OB Golf & Ancora Sports 1 27 Nov 3-5 PGM-IGT Invitational Championship+ T2 28 Nov 10-13 Resorts World Manila Masters* T54 29 Nov 17-20 BRI-JCB Indonesia Open* T14 30 Nov 23-26 Combiphar Golf Invitational+ T16 31 Dec 1-4 * MC 32 Dec 14-16 Grand Final BNI IGT co-presented by OB Golf & 3 Ancora Sports

Photography : Adil Anselm *Asian Tour event, +Asian Development Tour event

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isiting Kapalua, Hawaii, Justin Thomas was looking for a title to V boost his confidence. Despite having won the title at the CIMB Classic in October last year, which afforded him the chance to play in the Tournament of Champions, it wasn’t enough. As a talented young player Thomas was predicted to be a Justin Thomas’s victory at the future superstar. Turning pro in 2013, those very expectations became a burden and he's SBS Tournament of Champions since struggled to live up to his potential, was more than just a title. It's an fighting against himself with inconsistent play. invaluable achievement towards At the Tournament of Champions, the 23-year-old's self-recognition. Thomas looked to have turned a corner; the American managed to keep his game consistent, withstanding the pressure of contending. When he made a mistake on the 15th hole, he showed no sign of frustration, nor a hint of impatience. After the 15th he was leading by just one stroke over Hideki Matsuyama, who had made an eagle on the 14th. “He didn’t even flinch. He didn’t say anything, he just keeps playing now,” said Thomas’s , Jimmy Johnson. “A year and a half ago he would have kept playing but there would have been more turmoil in his . His head was clear the whole day.” It was with that right frame of mind that Thomas was able to claim his third PGA Tour title by three strokes over Matsuyama; a concrete realization of his predicted potential. Longtime friend and frequent practice- round partner, Jordan Spieth, congratulated Thomas on his victory on the Plantation Course’s 18th green. Thomas admitted to the internal pressure which has burdened him over his past two seasons on Tour, “I wasn't mad, but it was maybe a little frustrating sometimes seeing some friends and peers my age do well. Not because I wasn't cheering for them, because I feel like I was as good as them. It's just immature of me. I mean, the fact of the matter is, over the course of a long career, we're going to beat each other. That's just how it is.” The victory reflects Thomas’s personality as a new champion: confident, surprisingly cool, and comfortable.

1 Justin Thomas of the United States walks to 1 the 18th green during the final round of the

Photography : Getty Images A WIN FOR CONFIDENCE SBS Tournament

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The new season of the most popular golf competition in the world kicked off with its opening event in Hawaii. Some of the world’s top players joined the party for a chance to be champion once more and to review their off-season training.

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lthough the 2017 season of the PGA January at the Plantation Course in Kapalua, Whilst becoming ‘champion of Champions’ his body to the test in the first PGA Tour event Spieth, who has sounded confident about next season. The results are just the first piece Tour officially began in October Hawaii, is regarded as “the opening event” of is the main goal for every participant at the of 2017. starting a new season, also seemed to have of a nine-month picture; the beginning of the A 2016, many players, especially the top PGA Tour season. Unlike any other PGA Tour Tournament, some players use the event as a Day finished tied 12th on 13-under at the been pleased with his performance, particularly adventure that is the world’s most popular golf golfers, skip the tournaments held in October tournament, the field is restricted to players who gauge. The tournament provides them with US$8 million tournament, nine shots behind with his play. The 23-year-old finished competition. It will be the end of the season and November. Occasionally a player will attend won a tournament during the last season. the first opportunity to test their training and winner Justin Thomas. His scores of 70 69 in the third spot on 16-under after carding a when we see the true results. an event that has a high number of ranking The presence of the top players at Kapalua preparation for the season ahead. 70 70 don’t show the true capabilities of a solid seven-under (65) without a single bogey, points, but most don’t play in a tournament puts the tournament under the microscope of For Jason Day, it was his first appearance Day performance. Nevertheless, Day spoke showing exactly why he’s so confident. "That until the end of the year, preferring to spend the world’s golf fans. This year, nine players from since being forced to withdraw from the Tour positively about the tournament, “I feel good was very satisfying," said the World No. 5, as time vacationing with family or evaluating the World Top 20 joined 24 other champions: Championship in September due to persistent about how my back performed. To be able to quoted by Reuters. their game over the last season and preparing World No. 1 Jason Day, No. 3 Dustin Johnson, back spasms. After a two-week training camp in walk around this and play and hit off The four-day event isn’t simply about the 2 Justin Thomas of the United States plays a for the next. As such, the Tournament of No. 5 Jordan Spieth, No. 6 Hideki Matsuyama, the Californian desert to restore the sharpness the awkward lies, it didn’t have an effect on me, scores, it’s an insight into how the players have shot on the 17th hole during the final round

Photography : Getty Images Champions, which is held in the first week of No. 8 Patrick Reed, and No. 10 Bubba Watson. of his golf game, the 28-year-old decided to put which is great.” adapted and improved their game ready for this of the SBS Tournament

24 FEB - MAR 2017 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE FEB - MAR 2017 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 25 INTERVIEW INTERVIEW WE’RE CREATING EXPERIENCE “GOLF LIKE NEVER BEFORE” Maybank reaffirmed their commitment to the golfing world by having on the February 9-12. The aim in having such an exclusive tournament is to support the development of the Malaysian How do the involvement of government professional golfers as well as the ASEAN region. OB Golf took the opportunity to interview Tan Sri Dato' Megat and other golf organizations in Zaharuddin Megat Mohd Nor, Chairman of Maybank, ahead of the Maybank Championship. support the implementation of Maybank Championship to be successful?

Our partnership with the Asian and European Tan Sri with Daeng Abdul Rahman one of Malaysia’s promising young talents. Tours, coupled with the support of local golf organizations and government agencies have been crucial for the development of Maybank What will be the impact of Maybank How do you think the presence of the Championship. We are grateful and greatly Championship to Malaysian golfing world’s elite players in the event? encouraged by our various partners’ shared world? vision and trust. We believe we have a stellar cast this year, As mentioned, our aim is to contribute promising an action-packed event. We will in raising the standards of professional be welcoming some of the best players from Maybank Championship is predicted would excellence amongst golfers. Apart from the Asian and European Tours including last be one of Asian major events. What do Maybank Championship, we are also year's winner , reigning Masters you think? involved in sponsoring some tournaments Champion , Masters Champion on the Malaysian tour and supporting a few Charl Schwartzel, Anirbahn Lahiri, European We definitely believe it is. The new offerings of the better golfers to compete worldwide. Tour stars Rafa Cabrera Bello from we have this year should guarantee this golf Through this, we have seen the standards of and Bernd Wiesberger of . This is tournament to be an event, like never before. our professionals enhanced, and like many complemented by the participation of players The introduction of the first of its kind on Malaysians, we are beyond proud that two of from five ASEAN countries who are qualified Tour, the ASEAN category will see this our men (both at some stage has Maybank to participate; George Gandranata from region’s rising professionals, as well as top sponsorship) made it to the Olympics last Indonesia, Ye Thet Aung from Myanmar, ten Malaysians from the PGM Tour, tee-off year. This is the sort of impact that we seek to Juvic Pagunsan from the Philippines, Koh alongside some of the best golfers from both the Asian and European Tours, allowing Datuk Abdul Farid Alias, Group President and CEO of Maybank and Tan Sri greeting Danny Willett at a recent event in Malaysia. make, and the very same kind of impact we Deng Shan from Singapore and Michael Tran aim to make within the communities that we from Vietnam. the region’s emerging talents to hasten their serve throughout the region. development. Furthermore, by marrying Maybank has shown commitment to In addition to brand exposure, do you Why is Maybank choosing golf as the sports with other elements and underscored sponsor International golf events, have other goals with the Maybank sport to promote Maybank’s brand? by the promise of creating a memorable, what are the reasons behind Maybank’s Championship sponsorship? And What are the similarities that link engaging and creative experience, the 2017 involvement in golf events? Maybank and golf? Maybank Championship has lined up various In addition to the above, the Championship campaign and tournament experiences that Our involvement in golf is very much aligned represents an evolution in the way As you know, golf is great for relationship elevate each of our 5 senses, namely: to our corporate pursuit of professional international sporting events in the ASEAN building and it presents lessons like • Touch – how we reach out to our excellence and represents the larger aspiration region are run. We’ve continuously made persistence, constant learning and growth communities through Maybank Women that we have for the ASEAN region, which enhancements to change the way professional as well as achievement mindset which Eco Weavers and MaybankHeart is to work together with our communities golf is perceived in the region; to develop are all crucial in building great business • Sight – how we provide virtual reality towards a common goal and shared the sport at a national and regional level; and acumen, in line with Maybank’s pursuit of experience to our "arm-chair" spectators achievements. Given that we are present in enhance the overall spectator experience. success. Thus, we have chosen golf to be a to the action on the golf course all the 10 ASEAN countries, we hope our More importantly, with the introduction key sports platform for us to be associated • Sound – how through collaboration efforts to develop the game and this region’s of the ASEAN category this year, we hope with, so we are in the company of champions with Harith Iskandar, "the world's golfers as well as to ensure the sport is treated to nurture more world-class golfing talents of global note. The event which aims to funniest man", we project the voice of with the seriousness and importance that from the ASEAN region. The inclusion contribute significantly to the development “Golf Like Never Before” it deserves, will endear us closer to our of top players from the region competing of not only Malaysian but also ASEAN • Smell – how we bring spectators close to stakeholders. At the same time, through alongside some of the world’s best golfers is golf champions is aligned to our brand the action so you can "smell the greens" golf, we have been able to understand how it sure to elevate the Championship and cement proposition of ‘humanising financial services’ • Taste – how through collaboration relates to our business and what is needed to our position as one of the most important and complements the impact that we wish to with Michelin-starred chef, Anton achieve success. championships on the ASEAN golfing make as a regional leader and a member of the Mosimann, we bring you interesting

Photography :Maybank calendar. ASEAN community. cuisine.

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ACCIDENTS HAPPEN, NO PENALTY

TOP PLAYERS SWITCH THEIR CLUBS Rory McIlroy and both ushered in the McIlroy left Nike, who had endorsed (PXG) who are known for high-end, high- New Year by adding some new clubs to their him since 2013, when they closed their golf performance clubs. bags. equipment business in August last year. “I also “It was always my dream goal to become 2 For his first appearance in 2017, at the know my Nike irons don’t work as well with the World No. 1,” said Ko, as quoted by Golf Digest. BMW South African Open, McIlroy was Titleist ball because of the groove format. Too “Now that I have reached that benchmark in my 1 carrying the new Callaway GBB Epic Sub Zero spinny, and a loss of distance,” added McIlroy. career, I am focused on consistently playing the The R&A and the USGA have announced driver and Callaway Apex MB irons. However, By using Callaway clubs, McIlroy joins the best golf I can. When I first hit PXG’s clubs I was a new Local Rule to the Rules of Golf. the four-time Major winner has not announced likes of Open champion Henrik Stenson, Troon extremely impressed by how they felt. They felt Players will not incur a penalty if their ball is any new endorsements and he’s still using runner-up , Masters winner solid and the performance was … wow!” accidentally moved on the putting green. The Titleist Vokey wedges and the Titleist Pro V1x Danny Willett, Alex Noren, who won four PXG has also embraced other LPGA The R&A and new rule became effective from January 1st, as his ball. events in an 11-tournament run in 2011, and players: , the reigning U.S. 2017 and will be applied by The R&A and the Even though he tried out a TaylorMade rookie sensation Thomas Pieters. Women's Open champion, USGA in all of their championships, qualifying LGU Merger driver and woods at the WGC – HSBC As well as Rory, Lydia Ko also switched and Ryann O'Toole. On the PGA tour, Major competitions and international matches. Champions event in last November, up her clubs for the new year. Doing the champions and Charl Schwartzel, “For the past several years, as part of McIlroy elected to go with Callaway. “I want opposite of McIlroy, she’s left Callaway Golf, along with Billy Horschel, Charles Howell III, The Ladies Golf Union (LGU) and The together creates a platform that will allow The R&A and USGA’s Rules Modernisation to play the new ProV1x ball and I know the who accompanied her since 2014, in favour of , James Hahn and Chris Kirk all R&A finalised their agreement for a merger us to develop our aspirations for women’s initiative, we have considered the penalty for a Callaway driver works the best with it,” said PXG. The women’s World No. 1 has signed an play with PXG clubs. of the two golf organisations. The merger golf on a global stage and encourage more ball that is accidentally moved on the putting McIlroy to Golf.com. endorsement deal with Parsons Xtreme Golf came into effect from January 1st 2017. girls and women to play golf and become green,” said David Rickman, Executive Director The merger gives The R&A members of clubs.” - Governance at The R&A, as quoted by Randa. responsibility to stage the LGU’s Meanwhile, Martin Slumbers, org. “Both Rules Committees agreed that it championships and international matches Chief Executive of The R&A, said, “The needed to be changed and decided that in this Nike Golf, which lost their two star athletes next year, and to offer leading women’s integration of the two organisations puts us particular case it was important to act now, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods when they professional and élite amateur golfers in a better, stronger position to realise our through a Local Rule, rather than wait for the ended their equipment line, have found their opportunities to play in a world class series collective vision for growing the game of golf next overall set of revisions to the Rules of Golf.” replacement. World No. 1 Jason Day has of events. around the world. Our combined resources Thomas Pagel, Senior Director, Rules of officially joined the Nike Golf Team. Day “The completion of the merger is a and staff expertise will help us to achieve Golf and Amateur Status at the USGA, added, has signed a multi-year contract that covers progressive and important step for the our shared aims for the development of “Eliminating this penalty responds to the footwear, apparel, headwear and gloves. development of women’s golf,” said Trish golf, including increasing girls’ and women’s concerns we have heard from both golfers and “Joining Nike is a dream come true,” Wilson, Chair of the LGU, as quoted by participation and encouraging more families committees about the difficulties in applying said Day in a press release. “The brand is randa.org. “Bringing the two organisations to enjoy golf as a recreational activity.” the current Rules when a player accidentally synonymous with the world’s best athletes. causes a ball to move on the putting green. This I’m honored and can’t wait to be part of the change is a good example of the type of Rules team and working closely with Nike to take Modernisation changes we hope to implement my game, and the sport of golf, to even higher 1 The Ricoh Women’s British Open will continue after completing our fundamental review of all Jason Day Joins levels.” to be managed by IMG in 2017 under the existing of the Rules.” The announcement was made public agreement with the LGU Nike Team through a video released by Nike, as well as an

Photography : ricohwomensbritishopen-com | AP PXG Nike 2 USGA eliminates penalty for balls accidentally Instagram post by Day. moved on putting greens

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Rory McIlroy started McIlroy in Top 10 his 2017 season by winning a different Best Mannered kind of title. Watson’s - Blue Pearl Chris Wallace (American TV anchor and political Christine Caine commentator) (an Australian for his tact and diplomacy activist, evangelist while reporting and mediating and international Simone Biles during the 2016 election speaker) A gymnast serving as season and throughout his for passionately sharing her an excellent role model years in journalism. desire to help readers achieve for today’s youth. a life of peace and happiness through faith. The four-time major champion has been named one of the ‘Ten Best-Mannered Pat Head Summitt (an People of 2016’ by the National League American women's Matt Damon of Junior Cotillions (NLJC), a religious college community with more than 300 chapters for being a perfect head coach) across the United States. As part of its gentleman who for exemplifying all the traits work, the group teaches etiquette and treats everyone with of noble character that Junior social skills to children. respect, regardless of Cotillion teaches throughout McIlroy was named third on the Bubba Watson, who is ranked 10th in the their fame or social her career as the winningest ten-person list, behind gymnast Simone world, will be using Volvik golf balls for 2017. standing, and shows coach in all of basketball history ACCIDENT MEANS Biles and actor Matt Damon. What The 38-year-old will play the White kindness to all. and for her dedication to got McIlroy noticed for the list? The Color S4, a Volvik model which Watson calls building character in her players 27-year-old was honored “for displaying “Blue Pearl” due to it’s blue tint. This year, the NO GOLF FOR LOVE III and teaching them grace, honor, exemplary sportsmanship, taking the two-time Masters champion appeared at the and dignity. time to engage with his fans, and treating SBS Tournament of Champions in Kapalua FOR THREE MONTHS his fellow golfers with nothing but with new shirts bearing the company’s logo dignity and kindness.” on the sleeve. Davis Love III had a full playing schedule hunts and fishes all over the world, and NJLC President Charles Winters Speaking to Golfweek about his decision in January and February. Unfortunately, he’s been a serious snowboarder for years. Rory McIlroy said, “The selections are made based on Harrison Smith to play with Volviks, Watson said, “You know those plans had to be cancelled when the However, on his latest snowboard adventure, for displaying each person’s commitment to honor, where I got the idea? Watching the [World] 52-year-old, who was the winning Ryder disaster struck, “It was on the bunny slope,” for being known as the exemplary dignity, and mannerly conduct. We feel on television.” Cup captain last year, had an accident in the he said. “That’s where these accidents NFL’s most anonymous sportsmanship, taking these ten individuals have distinguished Watson, who previously played with first week of January. happen.” star and an example of the time to engage with themselves through excellence of Titleist ProV1x, is the biggest name to play Love broke his right collarbone in three Love has won 21 PGA Tour events, great sportsmanship. his fans, and treating character and conduct and applaud them the Volvik ball. Craig Stadler on the PGA places while snowboarding in Sun Valley, including one major - the 1997 PGA Smith is a former Junior his fellow golfers with for their contributions to society.” Tour Champions, and Tim Petrovic on the Idaho. He immediately underwent surgery, Championship. He reached a peak of No. 3 Cotillion student in the nothing but dignity Knoxville Chapter under PGA Tour, are two other endorsers of the having a metal plate and eight screws in the world rankings in 2003. In addition to and kindness. ball. inserted, to help repair his collarbone. playing golf, he is also an active golf-course the direction of Mindy The Volvik White Color S4 model is a Following the surgery, Love was told to rest architect with various projects in the works Coulter. four-piece, urethane-covered, Tour model for six to eight weeks. "I don’t [want to] through his architecture company, Love Golf Ben Carson recommended for swing speeds ranging fall again. So that’s my goal for the next six Design, which was founded in 1994. Missy Franklin (an American from 95-100 mph. The ball, which is actually American swimmer retired surgeon, weeks. Don’t fall," said the 2012 and 2016 On September 26th, 2017, alongside ( ) Sasha and a bluish white, has been manufactured into author, and U.S Ryder Cup captain, as quoted by Golf. Henry Longhurst, , and Ian for displaying exemplary Malia Obama pink models specifically for Watson’s use and com. Love is expected to be playing again Woosnam., Love will be inducted to the sportsmanship, taking the politician) for their consistent, he’s waiting on approval of a lime version. in April. . time to engage with his for displaying his humility well-mannered conduct “Right now, I have five dozen [pink] and Snowboarding is one of Love’s favorite fans, and treating his fellow in success as both a pediatric in the public eye. five dozen of the Blue Pearl,” said Bubba. “I’ll sports. He is an active outdoorsman who golfers with nothing but neurosurgeon and political probably just rotate. It’s more fun to rotate. dignity and kindness. advocate and depicting White ball one day, pink ball, and then if I himself as an upright and

Photography : Getty Images | golfchannel-com get the lime one, rotate that into the rounds dignified individual to all. Source: the National League each week.” of Junior Cotillions

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HIDEKI MATSUYAMA ’s Golfing Wonder Boy Hideki Matsuyama ended an impressive 2016 season on yet another high note. The 24-year-old Japanese player won the Hero World Challenge, hosted by his idol Tiger Woods, in the Bahamas, strengthening his position as World Number Six.

atsuyama’s ranking is the highest to Matsuyama won the 2016 World Golf HIDEKI MATSUYAMA ever be achieved by a Japanese Championship - HSBC Champions M professional player. His climb into event, what did he find most valuable Born: College: about this victory? February 25, 1992 Tohoku Fukushi the World’s Top 10 came from five worldwide University starts this year in which he claimed four titles Turned Pro: The win proved to Matsuyama that he’s able 2013 and one runner-up position. to compete with the best. "It will give me Arriving on the professional scene great confidence going forward, especially in in 2013, Matsuyama made promising the majors," he said, as quoted by Golf.com. ACHIEVEMENTS early performances and has demonstrated consistently good play. It’s no surprise that How was his first year as a 2011 professional? with this year’s achievements some are now Mitsui Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters (as an amateur) saying he is Japan’s best golfer. However, He had no difficulty adapting to his new Matsuyama, whose father introduced him status. Matsuyama won two titles within the 2013 to golf at the age of four, remains modest. “I first few months of his professional golf career. Tsuruya Open don’t feel that I am the No. 1 player in Japan,” In the first year, Matsuyama entered the Top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking after a Diamond Cup Golf he said, as quoted by Golf.com. “There are so Top 10 finish at the U.S. Open. Fujisankei Classic many greats that have paved the way, that have World Open enabled me to be where I’m at today.” What was his first title as a pro? We found out a little more about the 2014 Matsuyama's first professional victory was Japanese golfing wonder: Memorial Tournament at the 2014 Memorial Tournament. The win Dunlop Phoenix placed him in 13th position in the Official What did Matsuyama achieve World Golf Ranking. 2016 as an amateur? Waste Management Phoenix Open The WGC title moved Matsuyama Japan Open Golf Championship He won two consecutive Asia-Pacific to sixth in the world, what were his WGC-HSBC Champions Amateur Championships in 2010 and thoughts on that? Mitsui Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters 2011. The 2010 title gave him the chance Hero World Challenge to compete as an amateur in the 2011 "I'm thrilled to be No. 6 in the world," he . He became the first said. "But being on the same level as those PGA Tour Japanese amateur to play in a major event. other players, I've got to win a lot more to Matsuyama was the only amateur to make be considered with them." What’s in Matsuyama’s Bag the cut and he won the Silver Cup for being the lowest scoring amateur. A week after the What were Matsuyama’s feelings about Masters, he finished in a tie for third at the his last 2016 title, the Hero World Driver : Callaway Great Big Bertha Japan Open Golf Championship. Challenge? (Graphite Design DI-8 TX), 9 While studying at Tohoku Fukishi degrees “I can't say that I played well today, but I did University in Sendai, Matsuyama won the 3 : TaylorMade RocketBallz Stage 2, win Tiger's tournament, and what a great individual gold medal, and also led the 15 degrees honor that is.” golf team to a gold medal, at the World Irons : TaylorMade M2 (3), Z University Games. The R&A supported 945 (4-PW) So, with a successful year under his him for two years throughout his university Wedges : Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 (52, 56, belt, what are his goals for 2017? career under the R&A’s Foundation Scholar 60 degrees) programme. In 2012, Matsuyama reached “All my focus and preparation will be for Putter : Scotty Cameron by Titleist the top position in the World Amateur the Masters,” said Matsuyama. “Hopefully, Newport 2 GSS Golf Rankings and a year later he turned along the way, I can play well on the PGA Ball : Srixon Z Star XV

Photography : Getty Images professional. Tour, but the Masters is my next goal.”

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Hudson Swafford plays his shot from the third tee during the final round of the CareerBuilder Challenge at the TPC Stadium Course

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Martin Kaymer of plays his second shot on the 8th hole during the final round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

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WEEK

TOP SKOR GOLF INVITATIONAL BASHUNDHARA BANGLADESH OMEGA WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN PADANG GOLF MATOA OPEN JAN 30-FEB 5 - Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE TPC Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ - NATIONAL Kurmitola , Dhaka $2,650,000 (FEB 2-5) $6,700,000 (FEB 2-5) IDR200,000,000 $300,000 (FEB 2-5) (JAN 30-FEB 1)

MAYBANK CHAMPIONSHIP Saujana Golf & CC, Kualalumpur, MAYBANK CHAMPIONSHIP AT&T PEBBLE BEACH PRO-AM Pebble FEB 6-12 - - Malaysia Saujana Golf & CC, Kualalumpur, Malaysia Beach GL, Pebble Beach, CA - $3,000,000 (FEB 9-12) $3,000,000 (FEB 9-12) $7,200,000 (FEB 9-12)

PGM PANASONIC MALAYSIA ISPS HANDA WORLD SUPER 6 ISPS HANDA WOMEN’S AUSTRALIAN ISPS HANDA WORLD SUPER 6 PERTH GENESIS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP PERTH OPEN FEB 13-19 - Lake Karrinyup CC, Perth, AUS Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, CA Templer & CC Lake Karrinyup CC, Perth, AUS Grange, South Australia (FEB 16-19) $7,000,000 (FEB 16-19) $55,000 (FEB 15-18) (FEB 16-19) $1,300,000 (FEB 16-19)

JOBURG OPEN THE HONDA CLASSIC THE 2ND SERIES OF IGT HONDA LPGA Royal Johannesburg & Kensington GC, PGA National (Champion), Palm Beach FEB 20-26 TBC - - Chonburi, Thailand Johannesburg, Gardens, FL IDR200,000,000 (FEB 22-24) $1,600,000 (FEB 23-26) ZAR16,500,000 (FEB 23-26) $7,000,000 (FEB 23-26)

WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP-MEXICO CHAMPIONSHIP WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP-MEXICO Club de Golf Chapultepec, Mexico City, MEX CHAMPIONSHIP HSBC WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS $9,750,000 (MAR 2-5) FEB 27-MAR 5 - - - Club de Golf Chapultepec, Mexico City, Singapore MEX $1,500,000 (MAR 2-5) TSHWANE OPEN $9,750,000 (MAR 2-5) Pretoria CC, Waterkloof, South Africa ZAR18,500,000 (MAR 2-5)

VALSPAR CHAMPIONSHIP HERO HERO INDIAN OPEN Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead), Palm MAR 6-12 - - DLF G&CC, New Delhi, India DLF G&CC, New Delhi, India - HarMaui, Hawaii $1,750,000 (MAR 9-12) $1,750,000 (MAR 9-12) $6,300,000 (MAR 9-12)

THE 3RD SERIES OF IGT PGM NORTHPORT CHAMPIONSHIP ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL BANK OF HOPE FOUNDERS CUP TBC MAR 13-19 Glenmarie Golf & Country Club - TBC Bay Hill Club & Lodge, FL Phoenix, AZ IDR200,000,000 $44,600 (MAR 15-18) $8,700,000 (MAR 16-19) $1,500,000 (MAR 16-19) (MAR 14-16)

WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP-Dell Technologies Match Play WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP-Dell Austin Country Club, Austin, TX Technologies Match Play $9,750,000 (MAR 22-26) Carlsbad, CA MAR 20-26 - - - Austin Country Club, Austin, TX $1,800,000 (MAR 23-26) $9,750,000 (MAR 22-26) PUERTO RICO OPEN Coco & CC, Rio Grande, PUR $3,000,000 (MAR 23-26)

ANA INSPIRATION SHELL HOUSTON OPEN Rancho Mirage, CA, Bahamas MAR 27-APR 2 - - - - GC of Houston, Humble, TX $2,700,000 (MAR 30-APR 2) $7,000,000 (MAR 30-Apr 2)

38 FEB - MAR 2017 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE FEB - MAR 2017 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 39 THE GEAR THE GEAR

ODYSSEY MILLED COLLECTION NEW YEAR, NEW PUTTER RSX V-LINE FANG The milled RSX V-Line Fang (RSX stands for roll and sound experiment) has a carbon steel body with a thin stainless steel Metal-X face insert. Distinguishing RSX from the previous If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to improve your score, then lines, the putter has a milled chamber behind the face which creates a distinct, firm feel with ample audio feedback at impact. there’s no better time to invest in a new putter to help you achieve this. With Odyssey’s patented oval pattern, the 17-4 stainless Here is our breakdown of the best for golfers looking to improve steel insert has been chemically etched to provide a better roll off the face. To help stabilize sound and feel across the face, the their game on the greens. RSX also has a stabilizing crossbar feature.

CLEVELAND TFI ELEVADO 2135

This mallet putter has a multi-material face, called the TFI TIGER’S (True Feel Innovation), which combines a milled copper- infused cap over a copolymer insert for the ultimate in feel NEW BALLS and consistency. The name, Elevado 2135, represents Cleveland’s In December, Tiger headed alignment technology that utilizes an alignment bar. The out for his event, the Hero alignment bar is set 21.35 millimeters above the ground World Challenge, with the and is directly in line with the center axis of the ball. It Bridgestone Tour B330-S as helps players to align accurately when their eyes are behind, his ball of choice. Although he directly over, or well over the . This technology was finished 15th in the 17-player developed because, according to Cleveland, 80 percent of tournament, he led the tally for players set up inside or outside the ball. If you struggle with the most birdies, with a total alignment the TFI 2135 putter could be the of 24. club for you. Shortly after the event, Bridgestone announced that they signed a multi-year deal with Tiger to play with Bridgestone balls. So, what are the advantages of the B330? The B330 has a multilayer construction with soft urethane cover. The ball PXG DRONE features a "gradational" core PXG claims their Drone putter is best suited for - a firmer outer region wraps players with a straight-back-straight-through around a softer inner core - for putting stroke. A modern, high MOI mallet-style power and lower spin on full putter with a single-bend creates a full-shaft shots. The B330-S has more offset and a face-balanced hang angle. It features a spins from tee to green than its multi-material construction of milled aluminum sister product. The cover uses with a milled 304 stainless steel face. SlipRes to produce maximum The Drone also offers PXG's signature greenside performance, higher weighting system. It has removable plugs made of friction for more spin from titanium (0.8 grams each) that run down the center, the rough, and less spin off the and tungsten plugs (2.8 grams each) packed along driver for increased distance. the perimeter, enabling you to customize feel and Bridgestone’s proprietary boost forgiveness. manufacturing process, Seamless Cover Technology (SCT), eliminates the straight part line and instead creates a non-uniform part line around

Photography : hurricanegolf-com | golfbidder-co-uk robbreport-com Tiger Woods-Bsg-Tw-Ball the golf ball.

40 FEB - MAR 2017 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE THE GAME THE GAME

BY: Stephen Moriarty

Here is a simple way of adding different options to your short game. Golfers who are good in short Dynamic game have the ability to hit different shots.

Low chip shot his means they can hit the ball high shot with different trajectories and with T different amounts of roll or spin. A simple way of changing how high or low you can hit the ball is to alter the distance you Movements stand from the ball. The Three-Ball Drill Line up three balls, and hit the three balls without stopping in Low chip shot: between shots. The focus is not the only time you are closer to the ball is when on the direction the ball is going By: David Bradshaw you putt. The key points: but trying to have a good strike. This is a good drill to improve the • Position the club as upright as possible, so the toe is touching the ground. As golf has progressed movement of your body. • Narrow stance with the ball towards your over the past 20 years, tour back foot. players have continued • Grip the club and bow your top hand finding ways to hit the ball forwards; this may be similar to your further. Professionals are putting grip. hitting the ball longer than Teeing the Ball Up High • Keep your weight towards the target and Using a 7-, tee the ball your hands ahead of the ball. ever; the likes of Rory McIlroy, up like you are going to hit Jason Day and Dustin the driver. When you swing • When playing the shot, keep your weight the club you want to have towards target and feel like the club is Johnson are some of the the feeling you are going to moving in a straight line back from the longest drivers the game hit the ball right and curve ball, then turn through impact. has seen. the ball back towards the target. This will allow you to use your lower body much or beginners, creating dynamic more than the upper body in HIGH shot: movements through the swing is key the downswing. F to creating more speed. the only time you will be further from the ball The most important movement in the golf is with your woods and in a bunker. swing when trying to create speed is how the • Stand away from the ball. body unwinds from the top of the backswing to the downswing. This is known as the • Ball position towards your front foot. “transition”. The correct sequence of events • Open the club face slightly. from the top of the downswing is: hips, shoulders, arms, and lastly the hands and club. • Increase your knee flex. Step and Hit There are three great drills we teach to help • When playing the shot make sure your For this drill, start with your feet close together and the create a dynamic movement with your body: body and arms work together. A good ball position outside of the left foot. As you get halfway in feeling is to have a small turn and hinge to your backswing you should lift your left foot and step of the club on your backswing and follow towards the target, this will help initiate the downswing through. and you should swing down to hit the ball. This is an excellent drill for encouraging the lower body to start the

Illustration: Beks downswing and for improving the sequence.

42 FEB - MAR 2017 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE FEB - MAR 2017 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 43 THE RULES PLAYING THE BALL

Play the ball as it lies. Don’t try to improve your lie, the area of your intended stance or swing, or your line of play by:

• Moving, bending or breaking anything fixed or growing, except in fairly taking your stance or making your swing. • Pressing anything down. (Rule 13-2).

You must not play a wrong ball. You lose the hole (in match play) or you incur a two-stroke penalty (in stroke play) if you play the wrong ball (i.e. stray ball or a ball being used by another player). In stroke play, your stroke with the wrong ball will not be counted and you must correct the mistake by playing the correct ball (Rule 15-3). Your ball sometimes is in a position where you can not see the identification mark. In order to avoid playing a wrong ball, you can notify your or opponent to identify it. After that, you may mark the position of the ball and lift it to identify it. However, according to Rule 12-2, you can not clean the ball except to the extent necessary to identify it.

The is the starting point of each hole of a golf course. In this area, you will make your tee shot. Some things need to be noted about tee shot tee shots:

• Before playing your tee shot, you may change your ball. However, you should notify a player in your group if you are changing your ball. • Your tee shot is played from between, and not in front of, the tee-markers. • You may play your tee shot from up to two club-lengths behind the front line of the tee-markers.

NOTE: If you play your tee shot from outside the correct area: • No penalty (in match play). However, your opponent may ask you to replay your stroke provided he does so immediately. • A two-stroke penalty (in stroke play) and the stroke which has been made does not count and you must play a new shot from within

Illustration: Beks the correct area.

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ory Hie found himself in an unlikely beating closest competitor Kurnia Herisiandy situation on the final day of the IGT by four strokes and Danny Masrin by five. R Grand Final: to be champion with "Today I could not read the break at all. It an impressive score or simply to be champion. feels like a blank. However, I decided to keep Leading the tournament as the only player to the winning chances without thinking to make a have an under-par score after the second day, good score," said Rory. "Today my game was not Rory couldn’t muster an impressive final day good, but I am satisfied because I won a third performance. Nevertheless, it was still enough title this year." to win the Grand Final of the 2016 Indonesian The title earned Rory Rp48 million of the BNI Golf Tour (IGT) Co-Presented by OB Rp300 million total prize fund - a successful Sports Golf & Ancora. ending to a busy season. He admitted that he’s The 28-year-old scored 77 (5-over) on the satisfied that his game is improving, especially final day at Royale Jakarta, rounding his total after winning the 3rd Series of IGT in Matoa. score of 5-under from the first two days to even "Compared to last year, this year's results are par. Still, it secured him his third title of the year, more satisfying. This is the 14th tournament which I won in my professional career."

FINAL RESULTS THE GRAND FINAL OF BNI IGT CO-PRESENTED BY OB GOLF & ANCORA SPORTS Royal Jakarta Golf Club

POS NAME R1 R2 R3 TOTAL TO PAR PRIZE 1 Rory Hie 71 68 77 216 Par 48,000,000.00 2 Kurnia Herisiandy 72 78 70 220 +4 28,000,000.00 3 Danny Masrin 76 75 70 221 +5 19,432,000.00 THE GRAND FINAL OF IGT 2016 T4 Ian Andrew 78 73 72 223 +7 11,412,000.00

1 T4 Junaidi Ibrahim 74 74 75 223 +7 11,412,000.00 Rory Hie closed the 2016 T4 Rinaldi Adiyandono 75 73 75 223 +7 11,412,000.00 A GOOD END TO season on a high note, winning T4 Adrian Halimi 74 73 76 223 +7 11,412,000.00 his third title of the year, at the T8 Asep Saefulloh 71 77 77 225 +9 8,432,000.00 IGT Grand Final. His game has 1 Rory Hie and Andrian Halimi (L-R) T8 Alfred Raja Sitohang 74 74 77 225 +9 (A) strengthened since claiming 2 Alfred R. Sitohang T10 George Gandranata 71 81 74 226 +10 8,012,000.00 T10 Indra Hermawan 74 76 76 226 +10 8,012,000.00

Photography : IGT THE SEASON 3 Fajar Winnuryanto his first title of the year in May.

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MOST IMPROVED PLAYER OF THE YEAR ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

Rory Hie closed the 2016 season add to his growing collection, but are also The presence of Adrian Halimi on the Adrian, who made his first cut at the impressively. Looking back at his game over likely to boost his confidence for the next national professional stage provides an Indonesia Open last November, said, “I the season shows you why he deserves the season. Competing on two Tours has been atmosphere of its own. Adrian has proved learned a lot in the Indonesia Open and the Most Improved Player of the Year award. a fast-track for Rory to improve his playing himself to be a new threat to the seniors. previous tournaments. The professional Dividing his attention between experience. “Playing in China gives many After turning pro at the end of September, atmosphere is different than amateur. Every two Tours, the PGA Tour of China and lessons for me, and it really helps me when he made his professional debut at the stroke counts as a professional. Therefore, Indonesian Golf Tour, has been a test for the I’m playing in the IGT. Then, swing changes Indonesian Masters. any decision in the game should be 28-year-old. Although it wasn’t easy, Rory in the Indonesian Masters also provide a Despite a disappointing showing at calculated carefully.” managed to deal with the issue and was positive change in my game. My swing is the Asian Tour event, Adrian began to rise He added, “One of my objectives was able to keep improving his performance. In more developed. I could win two titles in and show his capability as a newcomer who to make the cut, and it was achieved. Then, between the two Tour schedules, Rory also two weeks in a row: PGATI Challenge and should not be underestimated. Making the my game was going according to plan, and it played in four regional events on the Asian the Grand Finale of IGT,” said Rory, who cut twice in two regional events and placing could be improved to the next tournaments. Tour and ADT in Indonesia, making the cut managed to secure his PGA Tour of China in the Top 10 twice in the last two national I have a principle that my game graphics in one and missing it in the other. card for the 2017 season. What a year! tournaments moved his ranking to the highest should increase in every tournament.” However, closing the season, Rory took among the rookies. “I am quite happy with home back-to-back titles which not only this award. My efforts paid off,” said Adrian.

Rory Hie not only won his third title of the season but also claimed the award for "The Most Improved Player". In addition to Rory, three other professional players won awards: Danny Masrin took home Player of the Year, Ian Andrew came top of the IGT Order of Merit, and Adrian Halimi was named Rookie of the Year.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR "My game Danny Masrin started the 2016 season on the national golf circuit with an so far was unsatisfactory result: missing the cut. He good in had to skip two of the IGT events, due to schedule conflicts with ADT events, but this season. returned for the 4th Series of the IGT For me, the to claim his first professional title. Since the win, he continued to improve on his results in performance. The 24-year-old became a 2016 were top contender in the next three series of very good,” IGT ORDER OF MERIT the IGT, taking home two of the titles and coming second in the other. -Danny Masrin Ian’s performance in 2016 had less of the element Danny carved out his greatest of surprise than his past seasons. The 2015 Player achievement yet at the Indonesia Open, of the Year managed to claim two IGT titles this shooting an impressive 9-under, the THEIR YEAR IN REVIEW season but missed the cut three times out of second lowest score of any Indonesian IGT I IGT II IGT III IGT IV IGT V ADT1* IGT VI IM# IGT VII IO+ ADT2* PGATI four regional events. “I’m doing something on player in the Asian Tour event. my game. However, I tried to keep my game in "My game so far was good in this Rory H. T11 DNP 1 DNP T11 T29 DNP T46 3 MC DNP 1 national circuit so I would not miss a point,” said season. For me, the results in 2016 were Danny MC DNP DNP 1 T2 T18 1 T52 1 T14 T16 DNP very good,” said Danny. “Playing in IGT, Ian, who made it to the Top 4 four times and Ian A. T6 1 T7 3 1 MC 3 MC 6 MC T33 19 ADT, and Asian Tour events is a great placed in the in Top 10 seven times. Adrian DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP MC DNP MC 4 T65 T52 7 The Order of Merit winner sees the benefits experience. These give confidence for me to compete in the next season.” to the number of new players coming into the MC : Missed cut PGATI : PGA Tour of Indonesia (PGATI) Challenge #IM : BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Zurich game. “It makes the competition tighter. We are DNP : Did not play *ADT : Asian Development Tour event (Asian Tour event), sanctioned by PGATI actually encouraged to stay more competitive IGT : Indonesian Golf Tour 1. Ciputra Golfpreneur Tournament +IO : Bank BRI-JCB Indonesia Open

Photography : IGT with the newcomers,” he said. 2. Combiphar Golf Invitational (Asian Tour event), sanctioned by PGI

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THE 2017 JUNIOR GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP THE INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 Can Anyone Stop TO BECOME MORE COMPETITIVE The absence of the Thai juniors at this year’s International Junior Golf Championship The Dynamic Duo? provided freedom for hosting Indonesia to dominate the top rankings. Organizers plan to hold a qualification for host juniors for future events.

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his year, Kentaro Nanayama The Mandiri-Pondok Indah International succeeded in carrying Indonesia Junior Golf Championship always presents some T to the top position when the player, of the region’s most elite junior players. This year who played in B class (age 13-14), won Best however, Thailand and the Philippines, who 2 Gross Overall in the boy’s division at the often fill the top spots, were noticeably absent Mandiri-Pondok Indah International Junior from the tournament. “Thailand had a country Golf Championship. The victory was a relief schedule which collided with our tournament to the team who were finally able to claim the schedule, while the Philippines already prestigious title for Indonesia. Thailand grabbed confirmed their players to play in India which the boy’s division title in last year’s competition. its tournament schedule does not allow them to The defending boys' xtraordinary: The word to describe Meanwhile, in the boys' division, Jonathan Unfortunately, the success was not followed come to Indonesia,” explained Netty. the performances of Rivani Adelia showed he is still undefeatable. The East in the girl's division and the title was still taken In the future, the organizer plans to make and girls' champions of E Sitohang and Jonathan Wijono at the Java athlete scored a total of 211 (5-under), home by a visiting country. This year it was the event more competitive, especially for the Junior Golf National Junior Golf National Championship. Last year's improving on his winning score last year of 221 China who came out on top, with Tian Qi host players, by holding a qualification round Championship won champions demonstrated once again that they (5-over) when he took home the boys' Best beating Ribka Vania by two strokes. for Indonesian juniors. This will ensure that are the best in Indonesia by winning the Best Gross title for the first time. The International Junior Golf the standard of all the players is kept high and back-to-back Best Gross Gross titles at Gading Raya Golf Club, January Eighty players from various regions of Championship 2016 was the fifth edition of creates a more evenly matched competitive field. titles. Rivani set a new 10th-12th. Indonesia attended the 2017 Junior Golf the event and more than 100 players from 10 Speaking about their reasons behind the plan, Rivani played impressively to claim her National Championship. The participants were 3 countries attended. “We asked the participating Netty said, “So, they have to fight to get a spot in record by winning the fourth title in a row at the event. The 17-year- divided into four classes (Boys and Girls). The countries to send their nominated players. And this event. It will push their competitive instinct title in the girls' division for old led the game for three days, scoring a total national championship trophy will be contested 1 Kentaro Nanayama (R) of course, we offered a benefit that encouraged to show their best performance. We want our of 221 (5-over), four strokes lower than closest in the Boys' and Girls' Class A. the participating countries to send their best juniors to be able to compete with the visiting the fourth year in a row. 2 Ji Yi Fan competitor Michela Chan, who collected a total players,” said Netty D. Hariadi, the Organizing players. We favor quality rather than the number

Photography : PGI 3 score of 225 (9-over). Photography : International Junior Championship Bret Pendleburry Committee chairman. of participants.”

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On November 30th, the banners of Bank Central Asia (BCA) filled Klub Golf Bogor Raya area. On this sunny Wednesday, BCA hosted their annual invitational golf event for their most valued customers. resident Director of PT Bank dedicated by BCA for its loyal customers. Central Asia, Jahja Setiaatmadja, hit In addition, this tournament will add pride P the first shot to kick off the BCA to the customers when they get a chance to Invitational Golf Tournament at Klub Golf participate in the BCA Invitational,” added Bogor Raya. With perfect weather for the Jahja. day, participants had chance to show off their The tournament is expected to increase skills and try to play their best rounds on this engagement and create better communication beautiful course. between BCA’s management team and their The BCA Invitational Golf Tournament customers. Jahja explained that the hope is is an annual event that has been held since that they will “continue to get a constructive 2013 thanks to the overwhelming positive feedback, for the progress of BCA products response the first event receieved. Jahja and banking solutions in the future.” Setiaatmadja explained that, “The event is a Following the round, participants gathered form of appreciation to loyal BCA customers, for a trophy presentation and to enjoy some especially Solitaire, Prioritas, and Debtor, who fantastic food and exclusive lucky draw prizes has given credence to the BCA in providing courtesy of BCA. a range of innovative banking solutions and BCA hope that the day was a memorable qualified, to support the business flow of experience for all of its participants. Speaking customers.” about this event, Jahja noted, “For the future, BCA hopes that the tournament will we hope BCA Invitational Golf Tournament help strengthen their relationship with their will be one of the prestigious golf events customers. “We hope that our customers can that will continue to be expected by BCA feel closeness with the BCA management, customers. In addition, through this event, the so as to enhance the solid engagement in the customers can get to know each other. It will future. Customers can [enjoy] a prestigious strengthen the relationship, not only between tournament and exclusivity, which is clients but also clients with the management.”

“We hope that our customers can feel closeness with the BCA management, so as to enhance the solid engagement in the future."

President Director of PT Bank Central Asia, Jahja Setiaatmadja, hit the first shot to kick off the BCA Invitational Golf Tournament at Klub Golf Bogor Raya. Photography : BCA

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The closing event of the Indonesian Elite ALMAY S Amateur Championship Media Gathering at Modern ’ was a chance for Almay Rayhan Yaquta, ust before saying goodbye to 2016, who is one of the best members of the golf media gathered Indonesian Amateurs, J for a “Media Golf Day”. The small REDEMPTION gathering was held at Padang Golf Modern on to prove himself. December 27th. Some of the guests tested their game on the Peter Thomson course, while other media crews practiced on the Modern . "We welcome the presence of media golf crews here. It became the perfect moment for us to be able to communicate. Hopefully this cooperation continues to walk among us with the media," said Felix Haryanto, General Manager of Padang Golf Modern, who is also the Secretary General of Indonesia Golf Course Owners Association.

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Photography : PGI to him. 2 Rivani Adelia *Terms & conditions are applied For Booking Please Contact *Rates are subject to change 54 FEB - MAR 2017 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE * Valid for mid week: Sunday to Friday Santi - e: [email protected] | m: +62 818 658FEB 339 - MAR | o:2017 +6221 OB GOLF &53671156 LIFESTYLE 55 OUR NEIGHBORHOOD | FEATURE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD | FEATURE pemeringkatan nasional MENGENAL SISTEM BERNAMA IGAR Saat ini PB Persatuan Golf Indonesia (PGI) memiliki sistem pemeringkatan nasional. Namanya adalah Indonesian Golf Amateur Ranking (IGAR, Peringkat Amatir Golf Indonesia), yang telah diberlakukan pada 2015.

GAR merupakan sistem satu indikator untuk seleksi pemain yang tentu saja memberikan kesempatan bagi para pemeringkatan lokal untuk semua berprestasi. Kita bisa melihat perkembangan pegolf yang tidak berada di top elite IGAR I pemain amatir Indonesia (di masing2 atlet dan prestasinya selama 2 untuk mengejar poin baru yang membuka Indonesia maupun di luar negeri). Sistem ini thn terakhir, dan juga bisa antisipasi “peak kesempatan mereka untuk masuk ke tim mendata kegiatan para pegolf amatir Indonesia period”nya mereka untuk pertandingan nasional, dan mendorong mereka yang sudah di seluruh pertandingan yang telah memenuhi tertentu. Yang penting kita sudah punya data berada di top elite untuk mempertahankan ketentuan turnamen yang disyaratkan base yang accurate, dan bisa di pake sebagai performa agar tetap berada di posisi yang IGAR. Hasil keikusertaan mereka ini akan indikator untuk seleksi pertandingan2 ke diidam-idamkan semua pegolf amatir menghasilkan poin-poin yang menempatkan depan.” kata Dading Indonesia. peringkat dari masing-masing pemain. Setiap Dalam penerapannya, sistem IGAR ini turnamen memiliki bobot poin yang berbeda, dijalankan sesuai dengan konsep yang sudah tergantung pada level kompetisi dan peserta dilakukan di WAGR. “Namun, sistemnya dari turnamen-turnamen tersebut. kita sederhanakan,” jelas Dading. Selama ini, Jika turnamen yang diikuti para diakui Dading, PB belum memiliki sistem amatir tidak di-sanction PGI, mereka bisa pemeringkatan nasional yang memfokuskan menyerahkan laporan resmi dari komite atau pada kualitas atlet. “Sebelumnya lebih menyertakan ada bukti-bukti sah dari masing- difokuskan pada kuantitas, yaitu semakin masing pengurus provinsi PGI. “Sedangkan, banyak atlet bermain, semakin banyak untuk turnamen yang memiliki status poinnya, ” tambahnya. WAGR, pemain hanya perlu memberikan Sejak diperkenalkan pada 2015, PGI rutin link atau email dari hasil turnamen tersebut. melakukan sosialisasi IGAR ini, di antaranya Para pegolf amatir Indonesia harus bersedia melalui beberapa workshop buat pemain main di turnamen yang berstatus IGAR atau junior dan atlet amatir yang akan bertanding. WAGR,” kata Dading Soetarso, Bagian Bidang “IGAR pun tersedia di website dalam bentuk Pembinaan PB PGI. tanya jawab. Sosialiasi itu dinilai cukup Tujuan utama IGAR adalah untuk berhasil karena para atlet kini bisa memonitor membantu atlet-atlet Indonesia yang belum ranking dan pertandingannya. . Sekarang para punya WAGR (World Amateur Golf Ranking). atlet tidak perlu main tiap turnamen dan bisa PGI juga memiliki salah satu rujukan untuk fokus kapan mereka bisa optimal ie mencapai “Bagian pembinaan Turnamen minimum menentukan pemain yang dapat berpartisipasi “Peak Period”-nya,” ujar Dading. Peringkat Catatan bisa memantau 1 tiga hari atau 54 holes. dalam turnamen-turnamen "major" dan team IGAR selalu diperbarui setiap Jumat pukul 12 Status IGAR Jika ada turnamen yang terdiri atas event yang merepresentasikan Indonesia di di siang WIB. perkembangan Turnamen diikuti beberapa kelompok dengan jarak ajang internasional. Sistem ini memiliki jangka waktu atlet-atlet kita. Ini 2 minimum 10 pemain. berbeda, pemain yang bermain di Keberadaan IGAR ini memberikan penghitungan selama 104 minggu atau dua Berlaku Jika: jarak paling jauh yang akan berhak keterbukaan untuk melihat status atlet-atlet tahun. Setelah mencapai siklus 104 minggu, menjadi salah satu Jarak venue turnamen minimal 5.500 mendapatkan IGAR sesuai aturannya. nasional dan proses penetapannya karena IGAR akan me-reset penghitungan dari indikator untuk 3 meter (putra) dan 5.000 meter (putri) mengacu pada data-data yang valid. “Bagian awal lagi. “Jadi, kalau data lebih dari 2 tahun, Penjelasan detail mengenai IGAR pembinaan bisa memantau perkembangan otomatis skornya tidak terhitung lagi untuk seleksi pertandingan bisa dilihat di pbpgi.org

Photography : IGT | PGI atlet-atlet kita. Ini bisa menjadi salah menghitung rankingnya,” kata Dading. Ini internasional,”

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Meski lebih dikenal sebagai pengusaha, Edwin Apa pelajaran yang Abeng merupakan salah satu pegolf amatir yang menarik dari olahraga ini? rutin mengikuti turnamen-turnamen kompetitif. Saya melihat golf itu sebagai a life itself. 11 TAHUN Menyandang single, pria berusia 35 Golf adalah olahraga melawan diri sendiri. tahun ini tidak gentar untuk bersaing dengan para Lalu, kita belajar kedisiplinan dan juga pegolf profesional nasional. “Saya selalu berusaha menambah pengetahuan mengenai rules. PENGALAMAN Di samping, persahabatan dengan orang- untuk main di turnamen-turnamen kompetitif. orang baru pun bertambah, yang terkadang Bermain di ajang seperti ini menawarkan berbagai berlanjut pada urusan bisnis. Di lapangan, DI tantangan dan tantangan ini mempertajam pikiran kita juga mempelajari sifat-sifat playing kita. Ini mendorong kita untuk lebih kreatif dalam partner kita, yang positif ataupun negatif. memecahkan masalah dan bertujuan untuk Jadi, golf itu sebenarnya mencerminkan GOLF kehidupan. meminimalkan kesalahan-kesalahan,” jelas Edwin, yang sudah bermain golf sejak 2006. Anda hanya memerlukan waktu tiga tahun untuk memiliki handicap single. Apa kuncinya? Saya memiliki dasar sebagai atlet. Sebelum terjun ke golf, saya adalah atlet junior untuk tenis. Karena itu, saya sudah punya sense of athleticism, competitive edge, dan muscle recognition yang bisa dihafalkan. Di tenis, kita sudah paham gerakan forehand ya seperti itu. Kalau kita main golf, otomatis kita bakal paham bahwa gerakan swing ya seperti itu. Jadi, bekas atlet itu memberikan EDWIN ABENG advantage saat mulai mengenal main KOMISARIS TASON HOLDING golf. Bagi pegolf non-athletic, muscle-nya Lalu, mengapa beralih Apa yang mendorong Anda umumnya belum terbentuk. Jadi, ketika ke golf? sehingga mau main di turnamen kompetitif? mulai main golf, muscle-nya pasti kaget. Tenis itu kan membutuhkan fisik yang luar Ketika saya mulai main golf, athletic biasa. Training-nya: 3 jam fitness, 1 jam Saya ingin mengukur sejauh mana muscle saya masih ada tetapi saya perlu drill, dan 2 jam latih tanding (matchplay). kemampuan saya. Jika saya mampu, dan foundation of the golf basic. Karena Itu membutuhkan tenaga yang luar biasa. dapat piala, alhamdulillah. Saya hanya ingin itu, saya berlatih pada pelatih pro, yang Selain masalah susah bangun pagi, saya tahu apa saya bisa lolos cut. Jika bisa lolos mengajarkan foundation dan basic golf, pun berpikir jangka panjang (golf) ini cut, saya targetkan berada di posisi berapa. serta pengetahuan dari peraturan-peraturan bagus untuk saya. Semakin bertambah golf itu. Tiga tahun pertama main golf, saya umur saya, tidak mungkin saya terus sudah mencapai handicap single. SAAT ini bagaimana Anda main tenis. Saya harus berpikir olahraga menilai permainan Anda? apa yang bisa saya lakukan dari sekarang, Bisa cerita sedikit dan ketika usia tua saya masih bisa Handicap saya berada di antara 4-6. pengalaman Anda sebagai menjalaninya. Golf juga membutuhkan Handicap terendah saya ya 4. Me-maintain atlet tenis? persiapan fisik, tetapi tidak sekeras tenis. handicap single ini bukan pekerjaan yang Alasan lainnya, saya sulit untuk mudah. Saya melihat progress permainan Saya main tenis di usia 12 tahun ke bawah, bersaing dengan para pegolf AS dan Eropa. ikut sirkuit di seluruh Indonesia. Saya saya semakin baik. Cara mengukurnya itu Selain fisik mereka lebih besar, tenaga bukan pada skor yang saya buat, melainkan pernah beberapa kali menjadi juara. Lalu, mereka itu overpower bagi kita. saya dikirim ayah ke luar negeri, sekolah di bagaimana saya meminimalisasi kesalahan- Nah, golf tidak seperti itu, butuh tinggi kesalahan saya. Misalnya, saya punya Nick Bollettieri Academy in Florida. badan dan power. Golf itu mengutamakan Sekolah sambil berlatih tenis, pukul 7-12.30 kekurangan di short game. Nah, bisakah course management, teori short game dan saya mengatasi kelemahan short game saya saya sekolah dan 13.30-18.00 saya tenis. lain-lain. Kegiatan itu saya lakukan selama hari ini? Itu cara saya mengukurnya. dalam seminggu. Tenis ini menjadi jalan Saya memiliki kelemahan pada pukulan Kini, Anda melihat golf driver. Namun, saya menutup kelemahan bagi saya untuk mendapatkan beasiswa saat Anda lebih ke mana? kuliah. Saya berhasil mendapatkan athletic itu lewat konsistensi dengan akurasi. Ini scholarship, dan kuliah di University of Bersama teman, saya anggap golf sebagai saya lakukan pada jarak di bawah 100 meter. niknya, 11 tahun lalu, perkenalan pagi. Karena golf, saya terbiasa bangun pagi,” Texas. Saat kuliah, saya dihadapkan pada sebuah rekreasi. Tetapi, saya juga suka Keunggulan saya ada pada pukulan U Edwin dengan golf disebabkan karena kenangnya. dua pilihan: melanjutkan kuliah atau mengikuti turnamen-turnamen amatir putting. Teman-teman saya mengakui sang ayah ingin mengubah kebiasaan Namun, ia justru keranjingan terhadap golf. menjadi petenis pro. Teman-teman kuliah kompetitif dan pro-am. Jika ada kemajuan, itu. Saya belajar khusus untuk putting di buruk Edwin, sulit bangun pagi. “Ayah saya Tiga tahun setelah mengenal golf, handicap- Leadbetter Golf Academy. Programnya saya yang menjadi petenis pro di antaranya saya berpikir untuk turn pro saat senior minta tolong temannya untuk mengajari saya nya menjadi single. Berikut perbincangan adalah Andre Agassi dan Jim Courier. nanti. Kalau sekarang turn pro, rasanya bernama AimPoint, yang mengajarkan saya main golf karena olahraga ini menekankan menarik antara Komisaris Tason Holding dan Kamar saya bahkan bersebelahan dengan tidak bisa karena umur saya sudah sangat bagaimana membaca green dengan benar. disiplin, dan (biasanya) dimainkan pada pagi OB Golf mengenai aktivitas golfnya di sebuah Agassi. Kami sempat berinteraksi sebagai terlambat untuk bisa bersaing dengan Saya serius pelajari itu. Itu sebabnya putting hari. Jadi, suka atau tidak saya harus bangun sore yang cerah. game saya bagus. Photography : YM teman kuliah. pegolf-pegolf muda.

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The trendy and fast growing healthy catering industry make superfoods a main attraction. Chia seeds are used in almost everything from breads to supplement drinks. We consume them hoping that they will miraculously makes us slim and healthier. That is not how they work; superfoods are not magic. But yes, they are healthier than most foods.

Chia Seeds Microgreens Kelp

This seed is supposed to help control They may be tiny, but microgreens This brown seaweed grows like a hunger while enhancing your diet with like red cabbage, cilantro, and radish big tree in the ocean. This "sea tree" super-nutrients. Chia is an edible seed contain up to 40 times higher levels algae is loaded with nutrition. Say you that comes from the desert plant Salvia of vital nutrients than their mature add a couple of tablespoons of kelp to hispanica, grown in Mexico dating counterparts. This statement is based your soup, green salad or stir-fry - those back to Mayan and Aztec cultures. on research from the University of spoonfuls will contribute only four “Chia” means strength, and folklore Maryland, US. The 2012 study on calories and no protein, carbs or fat. has it that these cultures used the tiny microgreens reported that even the However, you will get some calcium, black and white seeds as an energy microgreen sample that had the iron, folate and magnesium - and loads Hype booster. That makes sense, as chia lowest levels of vitamin C contained a of iodine. seeds are an unprocessed, whole-grain whopping 20 milligrams of vitamin C Kelp has also been linked to many food that can be absorbed by the body per 100 grams – that's almost twice the health benefits, including cancer (unlike flaxseeds). Two tablespoons amount of vitamin C found in tomatoes. prevention, thyroid regulation, and Superfoods contain about 139 calories, four grams Microgreens are young seedlings of weight management. If you have a of protein, nine grams fat, 12 grams edible vegetables and herbs harvested family history of diabetes, you should carbohydrates and 11 grams of fiber, less than 14 days after germination. know that kelp is rich in a little-known plus vitamins and minerals. They are usually about 1-3 inches long mineral called vanadium, which is being and What to The mild, nutty flavor of chia and come in a rainbow of colors, which studied as an important regulator of seeds makes them easy to add to foods has made them popular in recent years insulin and blood sugar. and beverages. They are most often with chefs who use them as garnishes. While there are tons of kelp sprinkled on cereal, vegetables, rice Because microgreens are harvested supplements out there, kelp is hard dishes, yogurt, or mixed into drinks, right after germination, all the nutrients to standardize and the nutrition in Expect sauces and baked goods. They can also they need to grow are there. If they are supplements may be questionable. Go be mixed with water and made into a harvested at the right time they are very for the real deal instead. You can find gel. concentrated with nutrients and the kelp at most health-food markets and From Them Using chia seeds in foods, not as flavor and texture is also good. sometimes in the regular grocery store. a supplement, but as an alternative Microgreens are extremely delicate If you don't eat gluten or are cutting By: Grace Judio-Kalh, MSc. to processed grains like white bread and, like any raw vegetable, need to be back on carbs, try kelp noodles instead is a much healthier option. Several washed carefully before eating. Due of your regular pasta. They're raw and experts recommend two daily doses, to their high water content, cooking work great as a substitute in any noodle each consisting of 20 grams (a little less microgreens isn’t recommended. Don’t dish. than two tablespoons) of chia seeds. use them in a juice either because it If you can only find dried kelp, Highlight of its benefits: the anti- reduces the fiber and vitamin content. reconstitute it with a little water (this oxidant activity of chia seeds is higher When choosing a microgreen, doesn’t take long), then drain it and mix than any whole food, even blueberries. researchers say to for the most it with thinly sliced cucumbers, a splash intensely colored ones as they will be of sesame oil and some vinegar. Sprinkle the most nutritious. it with sesame seeds and call it lunch! Photography : iStock

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emarang is one of the metropolitan cities of Indonesia. The fifth largest city in Indonesia, it is the capital of the provinceS of Central Java, lying in the northern part of the province. In the midst of its economic and technological Multicultural development, the city has been able to maintain a 2 heterogeneous culture. A harmony between Javanese, As a port city, Semarang has developed a strong Chinese, Arabic and Dutch culture can be felt in the city. cultural diversity. The various historic buildings This harmonization of different cultures grew through the city’s history. Located beside the Java Sea, bequeathed to it over the years have become one of Semarang has long been one of the commerce centers of Java. Semarang port is situated between two major ports the main attractions for tourists who visit. of Java: the port of Sunda Kelapa (Jakarta) in the West, and Surabaya port, in the East. Its position made it a popular transit point for ships travelling on to these larger ports, thus resulting in the mix of cultures and ethnicities from East Asia and Europe. The cultural diversity can easily be seen in the architecture of the buildings in some areas; Kauman is influenced by Islamic culture, Chinatown bares proof of the Chinese community that evolved in Semarang before the Dutch came to Indonesia, and the Old City provides glimpses of European culture. Blenduk Church, a Protestant church which was built by Dutch in 1753, is a landmark of the Old City area, which was once the European commercial and cultural district. Today, Semarang is also a stop-off point for foreign cruise ships which anchor in Tanjung Emas port. The cruise-goers are able to visit various tourist destinations in and around Semarang and Central Java, including the famous Borobudur and Prambanan Temple. In addition to historical sightseeing, Semarang also offers more modern attractions, especially for those who like hanging out at night, as it’s a city that never sleeps. Simpang Lima (five-way intersection) in the heart of the city is one the best destinations at night. The area is filled with a gamut of food vendors which are open from early evening until morning.

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Bandeng Presto is milkfish (bandeng) which is pressure cooked until the bones become tender. Accompanied by chili paste, it is served with warm rice. MIE KOPYOK

Kopyok noodle is made from boiled noodles, bean sprouts, and pieces of lontong (steamed rice cake). It is wrapped in banana leaf with salt, celery, tofu, and garlic water. Fried onion and Gimbal Tofu crackers are the best companions to Mie Kopyok. Gimbal tofu consists of fried tofu, chopped raw cabbage, rice cake, bean sprouts, egg, and Kreo Cave dreadlocks (shrimp fried Located in the hills and valleys of the Kreo River, in flour batter). It is mixed Sampoo kong temple Kreo Cave is a forest area in Semarang. Kreo Cave with a peanut sauce Sam Poo Kong, which is also known as Gedung Batu Temple, is the (Gua Kreo) is believed to be Sunan Kalijaga’s (one containing shrimp paste. oldest temple in Semarang. Built by the Chinese Muslim explorer of the “nine saints” of Islam in Java) legacy. Visitors Admiral Zeng He (Cheng Ho), the Sam Poo Kong temple complex will enjoy the beautiful natural scenery such as includes five temples in a mixed Chinese and Javanese architectural paddy fields, steep cliffs, and clear rivers, along with style. After a three-year renovation from 2002 to 2005, the temple is spotting wild monkeys. Kreo Cave is in the center of now one of the grandest in Southeast Asia. Jatibarang’s reservoir and is connected by a bridge.

Lawang Sewu Gedung Lawang Sewu which is known as “the building with a Lumpia thousand doors” is a landmark building in Semarang. Lumpia is a popular food Constructed from 1904 to among Semarang’s people 1919, the building was used as and tourists. It reflects the the head office of the Dutch acculturation of Javanese East Indies Railway Company and Chinese food. Lumpia (Nederlandsch Indische is a type of spring roll made Spoorweg Maatschappij) until from flour dough filled 1942. Today, Lawang Sewu with bamboo sprouts and attracts an average of 1,000 prawn and then fried. It is visitors daily. The building completed by a sweet sauce is also occasionally used for with pickles, fresh green exhibitions and ceremonial Old City chili, and fresh chives. events. The Old City (Oudstad) of Semarang is dubbed “Little ” because of the tremendous amount of colonial buildings. The most famous is Blenduk Church (Gereja Blenduk) which was built in 1753. The Old City’s historical buildings include those that are used today as residences, offices, a hospital, a market, schools and places of worship. Photography : iStock | hellosemarang semarangkota KMSTour restobtd seriouslytravel

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the city was dubbed “the City of Eternal Spring”. While the beautiful remains, the old neighborhood of Kunming has transformed into a modern city with skyscrapers and shopping malls now a common sight. Spanning 21,015 km2 Kunming offers plenty of attractions, including temples and national parks, to keep all the tourists busy. At the heart of the city are two squares, Jinma Biji Square and Dongfeng Square. Five roads also meet here - Dongfeng Road, Jinbi Road, Zhengyi Road, Renmin Road and Qingnian Road – offering ample shopping and dining options. The most eye-catching archways and stylish architecture can be found at Jinma Biji Square, while the main commercial areas are located on Qingnian Road, Zhengyi Road and Renmin Road. Nanping Street, Jingxing Flowers & Birds Market, and Jinma Biji Fang are known as the most popular pedestrian streets. Other than that, the city also presents a glimpse into Yunnan’s minority cultures – some 26 in total. Visitors can see some of the 1 cultures of these ethinic minorities at Yunnan Nationalities Village, around 35 minutes from Kunming nearby Dianchi Lake. Dianchi Lake itself is another main Tourism in China has attraction in Kunming. The lake measures skyrocketed over the 2 about 300 square kilometers and is the past few decades since largest freshwater lake in Yunnan Province, and the sixth largest in China. Various the country’s reform. tourist attractions surround the lake giving THE SPRING One city which attracts visitors the chance to enjoy the beauty of the domestic and foreign outdoors. tourists year-round is Kunming.

unming is the capital of Yunnan Province and was formerly the K gateway to the famous Silk Road - a trade route with Tibet, Sichuan, Myanmar, and India. Today, the city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China, especially in the southwest of the country. Compared to other big cities, Kunming is an especially pleasant city thanks to its Photography : Istock favorable climate and clean air. As a result 66CITYFEB - MAR 2017 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE FEB - MAR 2017 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 67 t TRAVEL | KUNMING TRAVEL | KUNMING Places to vISIT SPRING CITY GOLF & LAKE RESORT MULTI-AWARD WINNING COURSES

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Payar Located in the southwest part of Kunming City, Dianchi Lake is home to numerous attractions that draw the attention of tourists. Among the most popular are the Yunnan Nationalities Village, Grand View Park (Daguan Park), White Fish Park (Baiyukou Park), Haigeng Bank, Kwan-yin Hill, Western Hills Forest Park, and several temples and pagodas.

YUNNAN NATIONALITIES VILLAGE WESTERN HILLS (XISHAN) FOREST PARK Located on a narrow peninsula at the north shore of Dianchi Located at 15 kilometers (9.32 miles) from Lake, Yunnan Nationalities HOW TO GET THERE Kunming City, the Xishan Forest Park is Village displays the architectural situated along Dianchi Lake and has green styles, religious beliefs, and forests, rolling hills, flowing streams and folk customs of 26 ethnic Spring City can be reached in a marvelous caves. No wonder the park groups residing in Yunnan has been hailed as "Plateau pearl" for its Since 1999, Kunming in the 45 minutes drive from Kunming Province. Visitors can learn International Airport. From city center of beautiful scenery. Of all the tourist areas th Yunnan Province of Southwest more about the various cultures, Hole 8 Kunming, it will take 1 hour 5 minutes to of Xishan Forest Park, Dragon Gate is the architecture, music and religious China has not only attracted Spring City Golf. must-see area. The Dragon Gate consists beliefs of these ethnic groups, holidaymakers but also golf of the Sanqing Temple Complex and the while enjoying the scenery and tourists. Spring City Golf & Lake FACT FILE Dragon Gate Grotto Complex, which is landscaping of this scenic spot. Resort which opened in 1999 is built on a cliff. Stand on the edge of the Spring City Golf & Lake Resort You can also choose to take big attraction for keen golfers. cliff to take in spectacular views down to part in activities and festival Yang Zong Hai Lake Dianchi Lake. celebrations or have a taste of the Yi Liang, Kunming village's local food. Yunnan Province, 652103 ocated 48 km east of Kunming City the land have been utilized to create hillside lies and a 45-minute car drive from the and elevated and greens. Native pines and RESERVATION THE STONE FOREST airport, the Spring City Golf & rocky outcrops, highlighted by panoramic vistas L Tel: (86) 871 6767 1188 Lake Resort is an ideal place to test your of the lake and mountains, frame the fairways. Ext: 1122 The Stone Forest, or Shilin, is one of the golf game. The resort, which is set against The Lake Course has preserved the beauty Fax: (86) 871 6767 1185, 6767 1186 world's natural wonders. It features natural some breathtaking scenery, offers two of the natural landscape and offers dramatic Email: [email protected] karst stone formations that create the effect different experiences. The first is an 18-hole views with several changes in elevation. of a forest of stones. The forest covers an championship golf course, the Mountain Included in the layout, a 450 feet drop from the area of 400 km2 and is divided into seven Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, and the clubhouse to the lake below pushes golfers to Designers: scenic areas: Lizijing Stone Forest, Naigu second is the 18-hole Lake Course, designed by think seriously about shot placement with an Mountain Course: Jack Nicklaus Stone Forest, Zhiyun Cave, Lake Chang, Robert Trent Jones Junior. emphasis on the need for accuracy. Lake Course: Robert Trent Jones Lake Yue, Dadie Waterfall, and Qifeng The two courses make up a large part of the Spring City Golf & Lake Resort boasts a Opened: 1999 Cave. The Stone Forest is believed to be premier 500 hectare integrated golf resort. The well-earned reputation as one of the best golf Length: resort boasts 5-star lodging (43 deluxe rooms resorts in Asia with numerous accolades to its over 270 million years old and is a popular Mountain Course: 7,453 yard attraction with both domestic and overseas and six suites) set amidst lush with views of name. Since the opening in 1999, the courses Lake Course: 7,204 yard Yang Zonghai Lake. have received over 90 awards for impeccable tourists. The Stone Forest can be reached in Hole & Par: True to its name, the 18-hole Mountain master planning and meticulous management. around two hours from Kunmming. Mountain Course & Lake Course: 18 & 72 Course is located on the high grounds and faces Photography : Istock Photography : IAGTO the Yang Zonghai Lake. The natural contours of

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