Apr - May 2018 APR - MAY 2018 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 1 FA_Materi CVP OBGolf.pdf 1 1/18/18 2:10 PM FOCUS | NEWS C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 2 APR - MAY 2018 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE APR - MAY 2018 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 3 PUBLISHER e will be witnessing the Major tournaments over the next four months. Winning Advisor any of the prestigious Major titles is certainly a bigger deal than a regular tour Jimmy Masrin win. World No.1 Dustin Johnson is just one of the top tier players on a personal George Djuhari W quest to add more major titles to his repertoire. We’ve put together a rundown of his story and some of the other contenders in this edition. Publisher Another exciting topic we’re talking about is the return of Tiger Woods after his eight- Liza Sutrisno month absence. He’s back playing in professional tournaments, and despite the fact that Editor we’re yet to see the same form he showed in his domination days, his appearances have Yulius Martinus still drawn massive attention from the media and golf fans. The curious crowds are hoping to witness a ‘comeback’ of golf’s legendary former No. 1. Developmental Editor In order to support the ‘Road to the Olympics 2020’, OB Golf has proudly Amelia Moriarty presented the inaugural OB Golf Invitational at Gunung Geulis Golf and Country Club. This tournament is one of four Asian Development Tour events which are being held Graphic Designer in Indonesia this year. By holding the event, we're opening the path for Indonesian Vickirio Firsta F. professional golfers to progress to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Tournaments on the Subekti Febriansyah Asian Tour and the ADT give our local players opportunities to earn Official World Golf Marketing & Sales Director Ranking points, which is key to raising their ranks and qualifying for the Olympics. The OB Merry Kwan Golf Invitational is a step in the right direction and we hope more Indonesian companies [email protected] will join us in supporting ways to bring our national players to represent our beloved “merah-putih” at the Olympics. Marketing & Sales Lina Mongan [email protected] Have fun reading! Liza Sutrisno APR - MAY 2018 Contributors : Stephen Moriarty Dustin Johnson Academy Director LGA Pondok Indah Getty Images Sam Filipczak Instructor LGA Indonesia OB Golf & Lifestyle Magazine is published bi-monthly by PT Visi Prima Golf. Articles & features, including illustrations can only be produced with the permission of the Editor. We are not responsible for the safe custody or return of any solicited or unsolicited material, whether articles, photographs, transparencies, artwork, or computer discs. 4 APR - MAY 2018 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE CONTENTAPRS - MAY 2018 8 QUEST FOR THE MAJOR This April marks the beginning of Major season. Over the next five months, the world’s best players engage in the battle to secure themselves one of the most coveted titles in golf. 12 BREAKING THE DROUGHT Dustin Johnson is not alone in his quest for a second major. Also seeking the same goal is a top Australian player who proved he could be tough competition for Johnson with a recent victory at the Farmers Insurance Open 16 TIGER’S MAGNETIC PULL Two big wins for two big names but all eyes were on another name. An even bigger one. Paul Casey and Rory McIlroy seemed unperturbed by the presence of Tiger Woods at the Valspar Championship and Arnold Palmer Invitational, each securing 20 RETURN TO THE CIRCLE themselves another PGA Tour title. Three major tournaments have put three old faces back in the spotlight. Each has waited a long time to get back into the champion’s circle. And if there’s one thing to be learned from this, it’s that one should never give up. 22 OB GOLF INVITATIONAL THE GAME FIRST PRO TITLE AT THE INAUGURATION 40 HOW TO GAIN GREATER The inaugural OB Golf Invitational DISTANCE was played over 54 holes The one common goal most golfers due to inclement weather share is the wish and desire to hit the forcing the cancellation of the ball greater distances. Like all quick final round. Japanese player, tips and fixes, distance gains can be Shohei Hasegawa, won his first very short lived. One proven way to professional title on the East gain greater club speed at impact Course at Gunung Geulis Golf & is to make sure you are using the Photography : Getty Images | AP : Getty Images Photography Country Club. ground correctly in your swing. 6 APR - MAY 2018 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE APR - MAY 2018 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 7 THE 1ST SERIES OF THE 2ND SERIES OF THE IGT 44 48 INDONESIAN GOLF TOUR PREPARATION FOR NEXT- NEW SPIRIT FOR LEVEL EVENT INDONESIAN PLAYERS As Danny Masrin took home the The 2018 Indonesian Golf Tour title of the 2nd Series of the IGT, (IGT) has begun. The first stage of all of the players gained something the yearly voyage of the national from the tournament: the chance professional golf circuit took place to test out their skills and check at Jababeka Golf & Country Club. out the course condition ahead of It was the first of a series of eight the ADT event being staged on the IGT tournaments before the Grand same course just a week later. Final this year. 52 OB GOLF INVITATIONAL PRO-AM ADT OPENING EVENT In addition to organizing the OB Golf Invitational - a US$70,000 ADT event – OB Golf also hosted the Pro-Am match. Through this Pro-Am tournament, partners of OB Golf had the chance to pick up some tips and tricks by playing alongside the pros. 66 LABUAN BAJO THE GATEWAY TO KOMODO From a small fishing town, Labuan Bajo has grown into a burgeoning tourist spot. People flock to the Packages: once-quiet area from around the globe hoping to get a glimpse the world-famous Komodo dragons. Four Person Express Clinic Eight Person Express Clinic Aimpoint Clinic FULL DAY CLINIC 72 CHIANG MAI THE ENCHANTING ROSE OF THE NORTH There’s much more to Thailand than BOOK NOW! Bangkok and beaches. The country’s cities offer a broad array attractions Tody A. Sandy and unique experiences. One such city is Chiang Mai. E: [email protected] Photography : YM | Saliha-id | iStock : YM Photography P: 0822 98291645 8 APR - MAY 2018 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE APR - MAY 2018 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 9 FOCUS | DUSTIN JOHNSON he US Masters Tournament on Then, disaster struck. A freak back injury back where it kind of, it really affected like my April 5-8 is the first Major of the on the eve of the Masters ruled him out of the rotation through the ball." T season where almost every player is year's first Major and extinguished his early- Johnson seems to be fully recovered now dreaming of claiming their first Major trophy, season spark. He missed the cut at the US and prepared to take on his next challenge. His and a talented handful of players are hungry to Open then finished low down the field at the 2018 season started at the Sentry Tournament add another to their collection. British Open and US PGA. of Champions in Hawaii in January where he QUEST FOR Among the players looking to increase "It took a long time to recover from it, for claimed the title after romping to an eight- their Major tally is Dustin Johnson. Johnson’s sure," said Johnson, regarding his frustration shot victory. Coupling that with three Top-10 quest will begin at Augusta National Club. at missing the Masters, to Sporting News. finishes in five starts this season, Johnson The world No.1 is looking to bounce back "I've never really had an injury, other than is very optimistic that he will manage more with a statement season. He began last year I had knee surgery in 2010, maybe, I think. victories. with a bang, collecting three titles and three But that was only six weeks or something that “A lot of seasons I’ve only had one win, but Top-10 finishes in seven appearances before I was down, but it didn't really affect me at last year was my most and hopefully I can do The Major the Masters. all. So that was a lot different from my lower even better this year. I’m pretty confident in This APRIL MarKS THE BEGINNING OF MAJOR SEASON. OVER THE NEXT FIVE MONTHS, THE WORLd’S besT PLAYers ENGAGE IN THE BATTLE TO SECURE THEMSELVes ONE OF THE MOST COVETED TITles IN GOLF. Dustin Johnson plays his shot on the eighth hole during the Final Round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Photography : Getty Images Photography 10 APR - MAY 2018 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE APR - MAY 2018 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 11 FOCUS | DUSTIN JOHNSON Phachara Khongwatmai “Look at the way [Phachara] handled himself under pressure. If I was 18, I don't know if I would be able to do what he did this my game, especially coming off a strong year,” exception of his victory at the US Open in about that possibility with fans predicting week by playing said the 33-year-old, as quoted by Fox Sport. 2016, Johnson's record throughout the Major Johnson will indeed be able to claim his second in this type of Johnson admitted that he’s not the type tournaments is not particularly convincing. At Major title at Augusta. The bookmakers are to write down any specific resolutions. “I the Masters, he’s yet to manage to remain as favoring his chances as a top name too judging pressure.” don't do really too many outcome goals, just a serious contender on Sunday despite seven by the odds charts.