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Dear readers, Advisor Jimmy Masrin t’s noted that people with high intelligence tend to have their own unique George Djuhari qualities. Many people with great minds stand out in the crowd, whether it's I by their mannerisms and behaviors or their verbal responses to things. These Publisher differences show how they think on a different wavelength and it’s by doing things an Liza Sutrisno average person would not have thought to do, that they can become a trendsetter Editor themselves. Yulius Martinus Now we’re seeing a "smart" figure in golf: Bryson DeChambeau. High intelligence, unique, and innovative. Not only that, DeChambeau has managed to achieve success Developmental Editor with what’s been labeled his "madness". He’s now in the World Top 10, achieved in less Amelia Moriarty than three years. We’re digging deep in the background of the player who is dubbed “the mad scientist.” Graphic Designer These next four months are the most exciting in the golf calendar with four majors to Vickirio Firsta F. look forward to. After attending the US Masters in April, the world’s top players will go on Sales Excecutive to the PGA Championship in May. It’s a new position in the schedule for the former fourth Tody Aria Sandy major and it will be fascinating to see what effect this has on the tournament, especially [email protected] considering that it’s taking place on one of the toughest courses in the United States, Bethpage Black Course. Are you curious? Have a read of our tournament preview in this edition and be sure not to miss our interesting features such as the Rules of Golf 2019 controversies and tips for getting ahead with your golf.

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8 A STAR IS BORN Bryson DeChambeau, who earned a physics degree from Southern Methodist University, has brought his science-influenced, exceptionally eccentric philosophy to the professional golf arena where he’s become a star.

18 DIFFICULT TEST WITH A POWERFUL NEW DATE The world’s best golfers have embarked on their annual crusade to claim a major. For the first time on the yearly major circuit, the PGA Championship has become the second of the four major events.

22 RULES OF GOLF 2019 CONTROVERSIES The Rules of Golf 2019 that took effect from January have given professional players some homework to do. They need to learn and adjust to the new regulation, so don't be surprised if there are some infractions in the 26 RORY’S BEST GOLF STILL coming months. Some unlucky TO COME players have already fallen foul of Two late birdies secured a title for the changes. Rory McIlroy at THE PLAYERS Championship. The Northern Irishman has embarked on a new phase of his career.

34 PROFILE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK THE GAME In January, a new name popped up amongst the World’s Top 10 40 SHORT GAME - HEIGHT players. Twenty-five-year-old AND ROLL CONTROL Alexander Victor Schauffele, No chip shot is ever the same. This is known as Xander Schauffele, because of all the different conditions made the big climb from the we have and all the factors on the golf 352nd position in June 2017 to 7th course which determine the type of

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68 PATTAYA RELAXATION AND REVELRY Pattaya is one of Thailand’s most popular destinations. Growing from a traditional fishing village, modern-day Pattaya is now a world away from a sleepy village and offers a broad range of entertainment for tourists.

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in a year since he missed the cut at Farmers Insurance Open on January 26, 2017. If he had never won any titles, his unusual style would surely be raising eyebrows and inviting plenty of questions but DeChambeau is used to being different and was never shy about expressing himself even when he was a child. In sixth grade, while presenting his first science project, a young Bryson explained an interesting theory about gravity that goes against Newton's commonly accepted law; that gravity pushes outwards as opposed to pulling inward. "It actually got pretty high up there in the science fair," said DeChambeau, as quoted by Today’s Golfer. "It was pretty well explained. I had a couple of interesting theories about it, and I described it very, very well." His innovative approach didn’t end with his formal education, he continues to apply the same outside-the-box thinking to the sport he’s taken seriously since the age of 8. His passion for golf really took off after he read a book titled The Golfing Machine by Homer Kelley at 15. The book inspired him to make a single-plane swing that's more technically called a “zero shifting motion” swing. In Chapter 10, section 7, Kelley termed the concept of “customized” swing planes. It was said, “…one basic plane angle is to be used throughout the stroke without ‘a variation’—that is, no shift.” Those 18 words encouraged young Bryson to experiment with his clubs, leading him finally to his solution: make every iron the same length with the same weight, the same shaft flex and the same lie angle (72°). Along with his long-time BAryson DSteChambeau, whro ear nedi as physi cBorns degree from Southern coach, Mike Schy, 17-year-old DeChambeau Methodist University, has brought his science-influenced, modified a bunch of shaft flexes and clubs to build his first set of irons. exceptionally eccentric philosophy to the professional golf arena where he’s become a star. Bryson DeChambeau of the United States plays a shot on the 14th hole during "It actually got the first round of The PLAYERS Championship. pretty high up there in the science fair. It was pretty well ryson DeChambeau fired an turned to his caddie for a brief conversation it’s not going to run out.” DeChambeau, whose full name is Bryson in the world after claiming his second FedEx explained. I had a 8-under 64 at the Omega Dubai before making his shot: “What is it to the hole?” James Aldrich DeChambeau, is known for his Cup title, which was his fourth title of the B Desert Classic to win the title with “So it’s 26 air density.” “Natural 29, low air density. 26 air density. peculiarities: using physics and biomechanics year. DeChambeau is becoming known for couple of interesting a total of 24-under in January. He finished “26 air density to the flag?” OK .” to improve his on-course performance, something else now: winning. theories about it, and I seven strokes clear of the nearest challenger, “Correct” “I like just hitting a full 50 degree.” single-length irons, and an analytic work At the Omega Dubai Desert Classic described it very, very Matt Wallace. But it wasn’t just winning “OK, 10%.” The conversation contained a little golf, ethic, among other things. At 25 years old he’s DeChambeau made seven birdies and an the title that put DeChambeau under the “So, six, seven short?” arithmetic, and meteorology. It’s not the found a solid-footing as a professional, proven eagle against a sole bogey to post 64, giving well." microscope. “10% is 12 yards, so…137.” typical discussion between a player and the by his back-to-back FedEx Cup Playoff wins him a 72-hole total of 24-under and the - Bryson Dechambeau - A video shared by the European Tour “138.” caddie. However, to DeChambeau, this is just last year. record lowest score in the tournament’s showed DeChambeau’s ball in the rough. “Land this five, 10 short.” like any other day at the office. Ranked No. 99 in the world at the end history. It was also the largest winning margin Photography : Getty Images Photography He stood over his ball, assessing the lie, then “Let’s talk about trajectory here. If it’s high, of January 2018, he moved into the Top 10 ever at Emirates Golf Club. It was his fifth title

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out at the Memorial Tournament 2018 with influencing other players who are looking for a playoff victory and then his two FedEx Cup ways to improve their own game. In the late Playoff wins. Two months later he won the 90s, Tiger Woods arrived on the scene to take Shriners Hospitals Open to climb to his career- over the sport with not only his great skill but high fifth position in the Official World Golf also a strict fitness regime that was uncommon Ranking. at the time. His domination of the game forced DeChambeau's four victories in 2018 were other players to take notice and re-assess their more than Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and training and preparation habits. DeChambeau Rickie Fowler had in all of 2018 – combined. could be the next pioneer in golf. He’s already DeChambeau's individual approach makes him shown he can be a trendsetter and while his stand out in a sport known for its conservatism. method may seem odd, the results are speaking He insists that his method is not as "crazy" as it for themselves. seems. "I've always been a guy that's been weird and unique relative to everybody else, what they think about me. I've always gone about my "Here’s a guy who business trying to do the absolute best I can. created a philosophy Let today's garbage be better than yesterday's. And so I don't view people's criticism as a around his own negative thing. I actually view it as a positive unique motion, like a thing,” said DeChambeau, as quoted by CNN. Moe Norman or a Lee His method of operating may not be for everyone, or even anyone else. However, if Trevino." doing things differently delivers success, it - David Edel - may not be long until we see DeChambeau

Playing golf with the unusual clubs “I'm in golf history,” said DeChambeau, unique motion, like a Moe Norman or a Lee caused several of the universities to decide as quoted by the USGA. “That's pretty Trevino,” Edel added. “There’s not one aspect not to recruit him and he ended up at incredible. I don't understand it yet. I had a of ‘copying’ in what he does.” Southern Methodist University in Dallas little bit of an understanding of what I just After the US Masters in 2016, studying physics as his major as he wanted did, but I haven't felt the impact of it yet. DeChambeau turned professional and to learn more about the golf swing. In 2015, That's an honor to be in that field.” signed a long-term agreement with Cobra- after three seasons, he became the school's De Chambeau creates his own path and Puma Golf. He earned his PGA Tour card first player to win the NCAA individual it works for him. “It took a lot of courage for for the 2017 season by winning the DAP championship and the US Amateur. Bryson to follow the path that he’s followed,” Championship, one of the Web.com Tour DeChambeau is the fifth player to capture said David Edel, a club designer and family Finals. both titles in the same year after Jack friend who built the same-length set of clubs His maiden title came at the John Deere Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, and that DeChambeau currently uses. “Here’s a Classic in 2017 in his 40th start on tour. He'd Photography : Getty Images | AP : Getty Images Photography Ryan Moore. guy who created a philosophy around his own faced a bumpy ride that began to smooth

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SIX UNUSUAL FACTS ABOUT DECHAMBEAU

1. DeChambeau has worn the Hogan cap since he was at 13. He saw the cap in a pro shop and decided to pick one up, and it has become his signature look ever since. 2. Although he's right-handed, Bryson can sign his autograph backward with his left hand. "I can be good at anything if I love it and dedicate myself," said DeChambeau, as quoted by Golf Digest. 3. In high school, he rewrote his physics textbook. Borrowing the textbook from the library, DeChambeau wrote down everything from the 180-page book into a three-ring binder. 4. At age six, DeChambeau was a master of mental math and even had an understanding of algebra. 5. He uses a system of putting called vector putting, to compute the break and read the green. 6. He has mastered an art technique called stippling. "I've gotten into stippling drawing, which is done with many dots making figures."

Photography : Getty Images Photography Bryson DeChambeau of the USA during the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic

14 APR - MAY 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE FOCUS | FEATURE The Single-Length Irons Revolution Homer Kelley’s 1969 book, The Golfing Machine, inspired a young Bryson DeChambeau to do something different to his clubs. the revolution of single length irons STARTED When Dechambeau was in high school.

hile in high school, Bryson length irons as a different way of playing the single-length sets worldwide, gaining two DeChambeau carried out a summer game. more percentage points of market share in W experi-ment from which he David Edel was also a key figure who 2017 and moving up to fourth in overall iron concluded that there were 13 different planes helped DeChambeau to reach his goals. Best sales. each related to the varying length of his clubs. friends from SMU, Edel and DeChambeau Perhaps that's because DeChambeau is He came up with a solution: make every iron worked on perfecting the single-length clubs offering something much rarer: authentic the same length with the same weight, the that DeChambeau used to win the 2015 enthusiasm. “I have zero doubt this is the same shaft flex, and the same lie angle (72°), double titles. Edel believes a revolution is best way to play golf,” he says. “Not just for to allow the exact same swing plane to be brewing that transcends DeChambeau’s me, but for everybody.” repeated over and over. idiosyncracies. With the help of his swing coach, Mike “One of the hardest things for amateurs Schy, DeChambeau modified shaft flexes and is to consistently produce a good strike with old clubs to build his first set of irons. After their irons,” explained Edel, as quoted by running a series of calculations, DeChambeau Golf.com. “On every swing, the club feels "When DeChambeau determined that 282 grams was the ideal uni- different because it is.” claimed his first Tour win, form weight for the heads of his single-length When DeChambeau turned pro, Cobra at the John Deere Classic, clubs. Golf played what they called “the Bryson The work on his single-length irons was recruiting lottery” and decided to sponsor in July 2017, he was using complete. DeChambeau headed to the course him. The engineers at Cobra built single- the Cobra irons. A year at Dragonfly Golf Club. On the second hole, length irons for their new star, who was and a half (and four more he dropped a ball 210 yards from the flag and closely involved in every detail of their reached for his 5-iron. He shot the ball, and it creation. DeChambeau victories) landed three feet from the flag! It worked. When DeChambeau claimed his first later, Cobra has sold some Although he didn’t invent the concept Tour win, at the John Deere Classic, in July 40,000 single-length sets Bryson Dechambeau of United States takes his third shot on hole eighteen of single-length irons - Tommy Armour Golf 2017, he was using the Cobra irons. A year

Photography : Getty Images | AP : Getty Images Photography during Day Two of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. pioneered and failed to sell it in the 1980s and a half (and four more DeChambeau worldwide." - DeChambeau is now introducing the single- victories) later, Cobra has sold some 40,000

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lthough famous for golf, Kelley's golf swing. The result was the same as the first love in sport was tennis. Always foundations. A hanging out with the local tennis pros When the book was finally published in Minnesota, Kelley, who was born in 1907, in 1969, it attracted a lot of media attention. became very proficient in the game. Kelley began traveling to teach and present the Leaving Minnesota in 1929, Kelley arrived concepts in The Golfing Machine. During the in Tacoma, Washington. While working at 1970s and early 1980s, numerous articles were a local billiards hall as a cook, Kelley was published about Homer and the book. introduced to golf by the owner of the hall In 1983 Kelley passed away. However, who was an avid golfer. From him, Kelley his legacy, The Golfing Machine, is still alive received a series of golf lessons. However, he and inspiring some players, such as Steve had many questions about the game that local Elkington, Mac O’Grady, LPGA legend golf pros couldn’t answer for him. This lack Annika Sorenstam, and Bryson DeChambeau of definitive information set the stage for the in the millennium. development of The Golfing Machine. In May 2005, Sports Illustrated magazine Kelley began to collect the pieces for his released the list of the most influential golf puzzle in 1954. A job at the Metals Company swing coaches ever with Homer Kelley ranking in the same year gave Kelley more time to No.6 on the list. spend playing golf. He began to put together The list was formed by asking a cross- the concepts that later formed the book. section of Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers. In 1960, Kelley quit his job to be more focused on the book. During his writing Source: The Golfing Machine process, Kelley often went to the driving range across from the University of Washington, to observe people hitting balls and analyze them. He was also working on his own swing and his wife Sally’s, which improved greatly under his instruction. Homer Kelley The concept of The Golfing Machine was based on Kelley’s religion, Christian Science, a religion that is a simple, scientific system of metaphysics used by practitioners throughout the world. Kelley applied the foundations of Christian Science, which are ‘a provable, definitive, and demonstrable truth,’ to the

Annika Sorenstam The Man Behind The Golfing Machine The success of Bryson DeChambeau has raised the profile of Homer Kelley, the American author of the Golfing Machine, the book that 25-year-old DeChambeau was inspired by for his swing plane. Thanks to DeChambeau, golf fans memories are

Photography : Getty Images | The Golfing Machine | The Golfing : Getty Images Photography refreshed with the name of one of the most influential golf swing coaches.

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THE 2019 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW Difficult Test ON a Powerful New Date The world’s best golfers have embarked on their annual crusade to claim a major. For the first time on the yearly major circuit, the PGA Championship has become the second of the four major events.

he PGA Championship has been an August event since 1972 but this year L it’s undergone a schedule change, shifting to May 16-19. The change is a result of Did You Know? several considerations, but the reintroduction of golf at the Olympics is the predominant 1. The 2019 PGA Championship will be reason for moving the PGA Championship. the 101st edition of the tournament, “The landscape of golf is changing and it’s title after Tiger Woods was able to do so twice It’s not just the tough course that players which first started in 1916. changing because of the Olympics,” said Pete (1999-2000 and 2006-2007) in stroke play may have to contend with at Bethpage, the 2. Walter Hagen and Jack Nicklaus are Bevacqua, the chief executive of the PGA of format. month is renowned for wet affairs. In the the players who have record the America, as quoted by the New York Times. Koepka played in the 2016 event on the midst of springtime, Long Island could be most wins. Hagen won in 1921, 1924, “We feel May is a far more powerful date for us Black Course and admitted that it’s one of the wet and windy. Reflecting back on a soggy 1925, 1926, 1927, while Nicklaus in to contest our major championship.” most difficult tests of golf on the planet. experience at the 2009 US Open at Black, the 1963, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1980. 3. Julius Boros is the oldest player Now taking place in the middle of the “Bethpage is an incredibly difficult golf players’ judgment and patience were tested to win the PGA Championship at season, the battle at Bethpage State Park’s course, it's hard to even think that it's a public by the continuous shifts in the breeze and 48 years, 4 months and 18 days in Black Course on Long Island, New York, is golf course sometimes,” said Koepka, as the speed and firmness of the greens over the 1968, while Gene Sarazen is the expected to have heightened competition. quoted by Northjersey.com. “It's a tight golf four days. youngest player to win the PGA Players are most likely to be at the peak of their course. The fairways are relatively tight, and The new dates could bring a very Championship at 20 years, 5 months performance at this earlier date in the season. they've got some turn to them. So you've different atmosphere to this year’s PGA and 22 days in 1922. Brooks Koepka will visit Long Island as really got to pick and choose what you're Championship. Who, if anyone, will stand to 4. There are no amateur players in defending champion but is certain to face no going to hit off the tee. You don't always need benefit at the second major of the year? the PGA Championship. This is easy task holding on to his title. Although his driver. You've just got to be -- it's all about the only one of the four majors to campaign will be tough, Koepka is ambitious placement. … You know if you hit it in the be a tournament exclusively for professional players. and aims to become the second player to rough, you know you're going to be struggling

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20 APR - MAY 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE APR - MAY 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 21 INSIGHT | News BETHPAGE STATE PARK (BLACK COURSE) The PGA Championship in History A new month for the 2019 PGA Championship marks the start of a new New York Tough chapter for the event. The change is expected to elevate the quality of Despite being a public course, Bethpage State’s par-71 Black Course is one of the the Championship as one of the four major tournaments. We look back toughest courses in the USA, and the past two major events held there served to prove it. at some other key moments in the PGA Championship’s history:

Wanamaker Trophy ethpage State Park is a New York State park covering 1,477 acres and containing The PGA Championship’s trophy is named after Rodman B tennis courts, picnic and recreational Wanamaker, the founder of the Professional Golfers’ areas, a polo field, and perhaps most notably, five Association of America, who paid for the first tournament and golf courses, including Bethpage Black Course. The donated the first trophy. The trophy weighs in at 27 pounds Black Course is one of three courses at Bethpage and measures 28 inches high, making it the largest of the four that were designed by the prolific American golf major Championship trophies. course architect A. W. Tilinghast. In 1927, the original trophy was lost. The defending This year, Bethpage’s Black Course becomes the champion, Walter Hagen, said that he’d entrusted a taxi driver venue of the PGA Championship for the first time. to deliver the trophy to his hotel but it never made it. The This is not the first but the fourth time the Black PGA created a replica of the original - which is the trophy that Course has welcomed a big event. The 18-hole all tournament winners to this day have kept for a year each. course, with a length of 7,426 yards, hosted the However, the original Wanamaker Trophy was discovered just US Open twice, in 2002 and 2009, and one of the a few years after it went missing. It was found in an unmarked FedEx Cup Playoff series events, the Barclays, in case in 1930 by a porter cleaning the cellar of a Detroit firm 2012 and 2016. that manufactured Walter Hagen-branded clubs. The trophy As a major venue, the lowest total score of a was retrieved by the PGA of America and now resides at the winner was 276 (4-under) shot by Lucas Glover PGA Historical Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. in the 2009 US Open, while Tiger Woods won the 2002 edition of the event with a total of 277 (3-under). The results speak for themselves in reflecting how tough the Black Course is but confirmation comes from Golf Digest’s placement of the Black Course in the Top 5 of Americas’s Match Play to Toughest Courses. Stroke Play Format The PGA Championship was initially a match play Major Flashback event. As a match play event (with a stroke play he 2002 US Open will always be a happy memory for qualifier), the finalists T Tiger Woods. On Bethpage State Park’s Black Course, he might play over 200 became the first man in 30 years to win the opening half holes in seven days. In of golf's Grand Slam since Jack Nicklaus. By winning the 2002 US 1957, the event was Open, Woods collected his eighth major trophy and moved to just dropped due to it losing one more step away from his second Grand Slam. funds of $9,000 and was "Let's celebrate this one. This was hard fought against a lot of replaced by a medal play great competitors," said Woods, as quoted by the BBC. "I'm not From Time to Time tournament. At a PGA thinking about anything. I'm just going to celebrate this. None of meeting in November S them are easy but this was really hard.” incechanging to a stroke play format in 1958, the PGA that year, it was agreed it Woods enjoyed his victory before a passionately cheering crowd Championship experienced some changes to its schedule. The last would become a stroke of 42,500 people as Bethpage Black became the first public course major of the season was held in July from 1958 to 1968, with the play tournament of 72 to host the US Open. The celebration seemed all the more poignant exception of 1965, when it was held in August. The 1969 PGA holes, with 18 holes being paralleled against the deep tradgedy and sorrow that New York had Championship marked the permanent move of the event to August, played per day, starting been feeling after the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, barring the 1971 Championship which was played in February due in 1958. 2001. to anticipated oppressive summer weather in Florida, while the 2016 "After what has happened here in September, for all the fans to edition was moved up two weeks to accommodate the 2016 Olympic

Photography : Getty Images | Bleacher Reports | The Times News Times Reports | The | Bleacher : Getty Images Photography support me like this, that makes this moment special," added Woods. tournament in Rio de Janeiro.

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Denny McCarthy (Waste Management Phoenix Open)

American player Denny McCarthy also Rules of Golf 2019 received a two-stroke penalty for the same rule that caught out Li. McCarthy was preparing to hit a pitch shot with his caddie standing behind him, although he then moved away. However, McCarthy was lucky because the PGA Tour opted Controversies to revoke McCarthy’s penalty. The Tour’s decision came after discussion with golf's The Rules of Golf that took effect from Haotong Li – Dubai Desert Classic governing bodies and with golfer Justin January have given professional players Thomas, who expressed concern about China’s Haotong Li was the first player to be penalized over the new a similar situation with his caddie the some homework to do. They need to caddie line-up rule. The 23-year-old player, who played in the final day before that was deemed not to be a learn and adjust to the new regulations, group at the Dubai Desert Classic alongside Bryson DeChambeau, penalty. was lining up a short putt for birdie on the 72nd green with his caddie so don't be surprised if there are a few standing behind him. This turned out to be considered as a breach of infractions in the coming months. Some the new rule that prohibits caddies from helping their players with alignment. Due to this infraction, Li was given a two-stroke penalty. Adam Schenk (Honda Classic) unlucky players have already fallen foul Instead of finishing T-3, the defending champion fell to T-12, costing of the changes. These are the players him around €100,000. Schenk became the latest “victim” of the new rule on who have been penalized for breaches European Tour Chief Executive Keith Pelley admitted that the caddies. He was penalized two-strokes for his rules penalty was correct when applied to the Rules he also said it was violation that occurred in the second round of the Honda so far: “grossly unfair,” while R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers called Classic. Schenk’s caddie stood behind him whilst he took it “correct”. his stance for a greenside bunker shot. “The penalty occurred as a result of Adam’s caddie standing behind him once he took his stance, but not taking any action subsequently that would absolve him of penalty, for example backing out of his stance,” a PGA Tour statement explained. However, Justin Thomas expressed his frustration about the Rule describing it as “terrible.” He took to Twitter to vent his frustrations: “My problem with the rule is that unless a caddie is clearly lining a player up (which is very obvious), I don’t see how there’s any benefit to it. Doesn’t make the game any better in my eyes. That being said, we know the rule and have to be careful to go by it.”

Garcia First Player to be Disqualified Under New Rules on European Tour

Disqualification is common news in a golf tournament. But when it happens to a high-caliber player like Sergio Garcia, it’s extraordinary news. The Spaniard was disqualified for “serious misconduct” under the rule 1.2a during round three of the Saudi International on February 2nd. The 2017 Masters Tournament winner had allegedly damaged five greens, four by dragging his shoe across them, and one by making a divot mark with his putter, at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club. He was disqualified after finishing his round for breach of rule 1.2a, which reads, “players are expected to play in the spirit of the game by acting with integrity, showing consideration to others and taking good care of the course.” Garcia is the first player to be disqualified for "serious misconduct" since the tour began in 1972. Garcia said that it was “not who I truly am” and revealed a few weeks later that he had received “emotional, personal news” prior to the Saudi International. The European Tour has stated that Garcia will face no further disciplinary action for his disqualification in Saudi Arabia. "The incident is over. We have dealt with it. Sergio has apologized to the players and we move on,” said European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley. Photography : EPA | Getty Images | USA | Getty Images : EPA Photography

24 APR - MAY 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE APR - MAY 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 25 INSIGHT | News Backstopping Wie No Longer Alone fter being forced to withdraw from Incident February’s HSBC Women’s World Backstopping is forbidden according to the Rules of Golf 2019. Breaching the rule A Championship after 14 holes due to problems with her wrist, Michelle Wie incurs a two-stroke penalty. However, two LPGA players who were allegedly involved shared some good news. She announced her in an incident of backstopping at the Honda LPGA Thailand didn’t receive a penalty. engagement. Using the hashtag #WieGoesWest on her Instagram account, the five-time LPGA Tour champion and 2014 US Women’s Open champion shared with fans that she’d said “yes" to Johnnie West - the son of former Lakers star Jerry West, and also a Golden State Warriors executive. Both went public with their relationship in January for the first time. Her love story comes just a few months after she underwent surgery on her hand to treat an injury that forced Wie to cut her 2018 season short. The 29-year-old returned to the LPGA arena in February after recovering from the surgery. Hopefully, the happiness of her engagement will give her some extra energy to rise up and get back in the winner’s circle.

SouthLinks Country Club Play Your Best Golf

S outhLinks Country Club offers its members and guests a wide range of facilities ranging from sporting & recreational to places to rest and relax. Amy Olson Whether for business functions or family outings, the comprehensive selection of facilities ensures there’s always something for everyone. orld No. 1 Ariya Jutanugarn chipped considered as a conspiracy to leave a ball Olson also explained her side, “We had Situated on the tropical island of Batam, on to the green of the par-5 18th hole unmarked for the purposes of helping another waited on 18th tee, for 10 minutes in 18th W the Southlinks golf course is an 18-hole Par 72 to about three feet. Jutanugarn moved player. According to Rule 15.3a “If two or more fairway and Michelle [Wie] was waiting for a championship course designed for golfers who love a to the green but quickly stopped as Amy Olson players agree to leave a ball in place to help any ruling,” said Olson, as quoted by Golf Weekly. challenging time on the green. It offers breathtaking was ready to make her chip shot. Olson’s ball player, and that player then makes a stroke with “To help pace of play, Ariya and I went before views of the island’s coastline where you can see looked to roll away from the hole, but then the helping ball left in place, each player who Michelle even though she was out. Ariya’s ball Singapore’s spectacular skyline in the north, and the it struck Jutanugarn's ball and stopped just a made the agreement gets the general penalty was not in my intended line and to help move pictures que city of Nagoya in the east. couple of feet from the cup. (two penalty strokes).” things along, I told her it was fine. I had never Olson smiled and bowed to Jutanugarn, As the suspicion of backstopping rose, the even heard of the backstopping issue as I don’t Driving Range & Golf Lesson with Coach then the two made a fist bump while heading LPGA issued a statement exonerating Olson really watch PGA golf that much and it hasn’t Housing, Apartment & Chalet to the green. It was this scene that ignited a and Jutanugarn of any breach of Rule 15.3a. been an issue on the LPGA. My intention was Meeting & Function Rooms controversy over backstopping. “Olson quickly played strictly to maintain to help pace of play. Obviously, with everything Golfer’s Terrace & Ajisai Japanese Restaurant Backstopping - the illegal practice of pace of play, with her ball accidentally striking that has gone down, I think we all, especially Swimming Pool, Tennis Court & Recreation Facilities Spa & Traditional Massage refraining from marking one’s ball on the Jutanugarn’s,” the statement said, as quoted by me, will be more conscious of it and I will have etc green in an attempt to provide a “backstop” Golf.com. EVERYONE mark anything remotely close to

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"I'm going to sit down and see what I can of sixth place. During the final round of THE take from this and try to put it into the next few PLAYERS, McIlroy demonstrated exactly how weeks,” said McIlroy, as quoted by the BBC and he’s doing it. One-shot back from Jim Furyk, likely with the Masters on his mind. who finished the final round in the lead on McIlroy’s attitude towards this win 15-under, McIlroy was one of eight players to "I’ve started the second contrasts with his reactions following his have 14-under and was on the 14th coming phase of my career. I've victories at The Open, Bridgestone Invitational, off a bogey. He fell back by two-strokes but and US PGA Championship in 2014. "Oh yes, responded with his best shot of the day to 15- learned a lot in the last I'm going to be celebrating this," he laughed feet for birdie. Having propelled a sensational 10-11 years and feel I back then. The McIlroy of today is more 180-yard six-iron bunker shot, he was set up for reserved about his outlook and presents a more his crucial bounce-back birdie. Then, hitting the can make the next 10-11 mature approach. longest drive of the round on the par-5 16th, years even better." This maturity also extends to his game. He’s McIlroy was left with a 9-iron shot from a good - Rory McIlroy - been playing consistently great golf over the lie in the rough to make a two-shot birdie and last couple of months with his worst finish in take the lead. six consecutive PGA Tour events being a share

Rory’s Best Golf

Still to Come Jim Furyk Two late birdies secured a title for Rory McIlroy at THE PLAYERS Championship. The Northern Irishman has embarked on a new phase of his career. “I’ve started the second phase of my career. kept telling myself on the way to the 17th tee, would make him only the sixth player to t’s been a long time since we saw Rory Rory had difficulty maintaining his game and PLAYERS Championship, claiming his first I've learned a lot in the last 10-11 years and feel just make three more good swings, that's all you complete the modern era career Grand Slam McIlroy soaring. Last year, when he his performance fluctuated until the end of the PGA Tour title since March 2018. Despite I can make the next 10-11 years even better,” need to do and this thing is yours.” of the Masters, the Open Championship, US I won the Arnold Palmer Invitational, season as a result. being jubilant over his victory at TPC Sawgrass, he said. “It's a massive win on a course on With this title under his belt, McIlroy will Open, and US PGA Championship titles. fans hoped the 29-year-old was rising from the This year, hopes are high for McIlroy to soar McIlroy displayed a calm demeanor when he which I've had mixed results. I had to show a now have his sights firmly set on securing his "If I go to Augusta with a similar game and adversity of his injury-plagued 2017 when he again. On March 14-17, McIlroy dominated spoke to the press in the wake of his triumph at lot of character out there. I'm just really proud first major in nearly five years at this month’s attitude then I think I've got a great chance."

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The Maybank Championship tarting the final round three strokes behind the leader Elvira (13-under), S Hend scored 5-under (67) to finish the game at Saujana Golf Country Club in Aussie Scott Hend Kuala Lumpur on a total of 15-under (273). Not giving up, Elvira then signed for the same score (-15) after succeeding to hole an astonishing 30-foot birdie putt. “I had to get off to a fast start as I was three Shows His Fighting Spirit shots behind. That's all there was to it. I was fortunate enough to turn in 5-under and on Australia’s Scott Hend claimed his first Asian Tour title since 2016. The 45-year- the back nine I shot even-par. I can't ask for much more on a Sunday when the golf course is old won with a dramatic play-off victory over Spain’s Nacho Elvira at the playing quite tricky,” Hend said. Maybank Championship on March 24. Both players returned to the course to battle it out. Hend’s tee shot hit a tree on the first extra hole - the par-5 18th - but luckily ended up on the fairway, while Elvira's ball went into a fairway bunker. Hend’s second shot, his approach shot, hit another tree and went into a greenside bunker. He looked like he was in trouble but fortune favored him as Elvira left his putt short. Hend claims his third European Tour win, and simultaneously his 10th victory on the Asian Tour, to take home the $500,000 top prize, while Elvira had to settle for second and earned $333,330. “I’m a grinder and a fighter. So is my caddie Tony. We both have the same mental attitude. It doesn’t matter how old we are, we work hard at what we do. Just takes a bit of luck to win. Obviously, I had a bit of luck on the playoff hole. If you don’t have any luck you won’t win,” added Hend. “I had the luck today, unfortunately for Nacho Elvira Nacho. His time will come, he's going to win. He's a great player, he's going to win.”

Danny’s Time Will Come

Danny Masrin’s journey at the Maybank Championship ended at a respectable T35 on Sunday, March 24. After carding 1-under (71) on the final day, Danny completed four rounds with a total of 4-under, 284. Danny made an impressive start at the tournament, posting a total of 7-under in the first two rounds. His performance put him one shot off the leader, Thomas Pieters of Belgium. Unfortunately, on the third day, Danny’s game didn’t continue as strongly. He shot 4-over (76), reducing his total score to 3-under. “My goal in every tournament is to play four days, each under 70. On the first two days, I could reach the target. Unfortunately, on the third day, I didn’t play well. However, I got a lot of positive things this week. It means I can do better next time,” said Danny. Photography : Allsport co | Getty Images | YM : Allsport co | Getty Images Photography

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Arnold Palmer Invitational Three Players Book Tickets Drive On LPGA th he Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) launched its to the 148 Open T new brand positioning called “Drive Sungjae Im, Keith Mitchell, and Sung Kang will attend the 148th Open from On.” The branding embraces LPGA history and July 14-21 after qualifying at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. It was the first time pushes toward the future. The new theme was unveiled with a video that features a montage that the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard has featured in of girls and young women playing sport and the Open Qualifying Series. doing activities interspersed and narrated by five LPGA stars over the 45-second duration: “This is for every girl who’s ever been left m who scored a total of 279 out or told she doesn’t belong. This is for every (9-under), claimed the first ticket girl who’s been told she’s too loud, too quiet, too I after finishing in third place behind this or too that. This is for every girl who thinks the winner Francesco Molinari (276) and her body isn’t good enough. This is for every girl runner-up Matthew Fitzpatrick (278) who were who feels she doesn’t fit in. This is for every girl both exempt from qualifying for The Open. who’s been told that success and kindness are This will be Im’s first appearance at the Open. two different things. This is for every girl who’s “I’m so happy to have got one of the spots been told to give up. This is us, crushing it for for The Open. I really enjoyed playing in the US you, so you can crush it for the next girl.” Open and the PGA Championship last year and now I get to play in The Open, which is great,” said Im, as quoted by the PGA Tour. Mitchell and Kang will join Im at Dunluce Links in July after finishing in a tie for sixth place on an eight-under-par total of 280 Sungjae alongside 2014 Champion Golfer of the Year Rory McIlroy and Matt Wallace. With McIlroy and Wallace both exempt from qualifying for The Open, Mitchell and Kang claimed the two remaining qualifying places. “It’s amazing. It’s a championship I grew up watching and I love the courses and the set-up of The Open. I actually played Royal Portrush about 15 years ago with my dad. I don’t

Keith Mitchell

LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan said it standing on the shoulders of those who came businesswomen, but we were kind of forgotten, "I’m just going to go remember too much about it other than it was wasn’t difficult to settle on the campaign’s “Drive before them, and the next generation of girls yet we kept going.” out and enjoy the really tough,” said Mitchell, who earned his first On” theme. “The LPGA’s history has always will be standing on their shoulders.” The campaign also aims to emphasize the PGA TOUR title at the Honda Classic a week been about this incredible drive, a message that LPGA legend Nancy Lopez said she was geographic and ethnic diversity of not only the experience like I did before the Arnold Palmer Invitational. works for women today, that worked for our so moved the first time she saw the video. “I LPGA Tour but of girls and women around the at Royal Birkdale and Kang is returning to play in golf’s original founders 70 years ago and that will work for was like, wow, the story is being told,” Lopez world. championship for the third year. “I’m just going women for the next 70 years,” said Whan, as said Wednesday morning in a phone interview. Carnoustie" to go out and enjoy the experience like I did at quoted by USA TODAY Sports. “‘Drive On’ “I felt throughout my career that our story Sung Kang

Photography : Getty Images Photography - Kang - Royal Birkdale and Carnoustie,” said Kang. | LPGA : Instagram Photography for us is to act like a founder. Our players are wasn’t being told. We were strong women,

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allaway’s Epic Flash drivers and fairway woods have been long C awaited. In the release, the company has introduced its revolutionary new Flash crown and sole, placing more impact load on Face Technology. Artificial Intelligence and the face to promote faster ball speed. “Machine learning” developed the Flash Face’s Along with the Epic Flash drivers and sophisticated architecture to create a different fairway woods, Vidur also detailed the rest of face to promote faster ball speed in the center Callaway's new golf equipment line for 2019, of the face. namely the Apex Pro 19 irons and Stroke Vidur Kumar, Key Account Manager for Lab Putters by Odyssey. The new Apex Pro the Southeast Asian Distributor of Callaway 19 irons feature a forged 1025 carbon steel India, explained the background of Epic Flash. body combined with Callaway’s urethane Callaway Products Launching “Intelligence (A.I.) or intelligent mechanical microspheres. The carbon steel body aims to technology is used in the design of golf provide players with a softer feel, while the equipment for the first time in the industry urethane microspheres are designed to absorb together with the Machine Learning system any unwanted vibration at impact, without Unveiling AI "I’m glad to be here. that uses a supercomputer to process data from slowing down the face. more than 15,000 patterns of cross-sectional After the presentation, the media It’s a great club and I patterns. It results in the Flash Face that is used and guests were invited to participate in TECHNOLOGY CLUB am very honored to in this Epic Flash driver,” said Kumar. performance testing of the new equipment at In addition to that, the Epic Flash is also the driving range. The testing session was also Callaway launched the Epic Flash drivers and fairway woods, Apex Pro 19 Irons, and use it." equipped with Jailbreak technology; lighter, attended by two LPGA Tour players, Sandra Stroke Lab Putters by Odyssey. The South East Asia Callaway Launch was centered in - Gal - hourglass-shaped titanium rods that create a Gal and Emma Talley, who are sponsored by strong vertical connection between the crown Callaway. “I’m glad to be here. It’s a great club

Photography : YM Photography Thailand, precisely at Siam Country Club (Waterside Course) on February 20th. and the sole. This stiffens and stabilizes the and I am very honored to use it,” stated Gal.

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Alexander Victor Schauffele What was Schauffele’s journey Despite his impressive resume, from junior to professional like? Schauffele still doesn’t consider himself a star on Tour. Does he mind Compared to Jordan Spieth and Justin that he’s not captured much of the Thomas who were stars in the American limelight? What nationality is Schauffele? Junior Golf Association, Schauffele was a Schauffele was born and raised in San Diego little known player. He only took part in “I don’t really care because I’ve never gotten New Kid on in California but along with his American local events in Southern California. During a whole lot of attention,” Schauffele said, as nationality he also bears three other legal his college years, Schauffele played for Long quoted by Golf Channel. “I’ve always been nationalities: German and French from his Beach State for a year before transferring to the underdog and underdogs don’t really father’s side and Taiwanese from his mother. San Diego State where he won three times care for attention.” and became an All-American in his senior season. After graduating in 2015, Schauffele What do other players think about the Block turned pro and earned himself two sponsor Schauffele? exemptions on the Web.com Tour in his first year as a pro in 2016. A year later, he earned Tony Finau, Schauffele’s closest friend his PGA Tour card. on Tour, has seen Schauffele’s hunger for In January, a new name consistency firsthand. “Someone at that age, you have success early and you can win a golf Who is Schauffele’s father? popped up amongst tournament and you can be content with how the World’s Top 10 Schauffele’s father Stefan was an Olympic good you are,” Finau said. “Hitting balls next players. Twenty-five- hopeful for Germany in the decathlon to him, you can tell his mind’s in the right before a head-on car accident with a drunk place. He wants to get better and he’s hungry year-old Alexander driver ended his dreams. Stefan was given to compete at a high level often. … You can’t Victor Schauffele, known a recommendation by his doctors to play really teach that.” as Xander Schauffele, golf and quickly became obsessed with the Meanwhile, Jon Rahm, who recently game. He began working at an academy in bumped Schauffele back to seventh in the made the big climb San Diego after moving to the US in 1988. world rankings, doesn’t think that Schauffele is from the 352nd position Stefan introduced golf to Xander, giving him an underdog. “He feels like he's the underdog? his first set of real clubs at nine and taking Well, compared to who?” Rahm said. “I don't in June 2017 to 7th in him to the golf course. Stefan is the only consider him an underdog, definitely not.” January 2019. swing coach Xander has ever had.

Schauffele’s Fact File Before becoming serious about golf, Born : October 25th, 1993 Schauffele was also a keen football Professional Since : 2015 player. Why did he end up playing or the past two years, College : Long Beach State University golf over football? Xander Schauffele has set his San Diego State University F expectations sky-high. After Schauffele quit soccer after his coach failed to earning his PGA Tour card at the end of move him from defensive midfield to offense ACHIEVEMENTS: 2016, Schauffele (pronounced: SHA-fa- at age 12. His father, Stefan, admitted that 2015 Northern California Open lee) finished his 2017 season debut with Schauffele was a very talented player, a natural 2017 Greenbrier Classic two wins and claimed the rookie-of-the- two footer, and that he had it in his genes Tour Championship year award. After claiming another title at as two of Schauffele's great-grandfathers 2018 WGC-HSBC Champions the World Golf Championships last year, (Johann and Richard) played in the Premier 2019 Sentry Tournament of Champions Schauffele added the Sentry Tournament League. “He would’ve been a good soccer of Champions title to his growing list of player,” Stefan said, as quoted by Golf Digest. Non-PGA Tour event accomplishments in January and became “He’s got the butt and the thighs.” FedEx Cup Playoffs No. 7 in the World rankings. Schauffele first made the public sit What’s Schauffele’s main goal this What’s in Schauffele’s Bag up and take notice at the 2017 US Open year? Driver : Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero at Erin Hills. A sectional qualifier out of (9 degrees) Memphis, Schauffele opened with a 66 in Schauffele thinks that he still needs to Fairway Woods : Callaway Rogue Sub Zero the first round and finished T5 in the final develop more consistency and wants to (15, 18 degrees) round. With the media wondering who win some marquee tournaments. For him, he was, Schauffele somehow still managed it’s not enough to show up and win every Irons : Callaway Apex Pro 19 (4-PW) to remain out of the spotlight until he now and then. “It’s all about contending Wedges : Callaway Mack Daddy 4 52°, ascended into the Top 10 this January. more frequently and at the right time, in big Titleist Vokey Design SM6 We’re taking a look at the backstory of tournaments,” Schauffele said. “And I haven’t (56° & 60°) the newest member of the golfing elite: contended enough in my career.” Putter : Odyssey O-Works Red #7 CH

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MASTERS TOURNAMENT MASTERS TOURNAMENT APR 8 - 14 - - Augusta National, Augusta, GA Augusta National, Augusta, GA - (APR 11-14) (APR 11-14)

PGM ADT PENANG CHAMPIONSHIP RBC HERITAGE LOTTE CHAMPIONSHIP Bukit Jawi Golf Resort, MAL APR 15 - 21 - - Harbour Town GL, Hilton Head, SC • Ko Olina, Oahu, HI RM 225,000 Purse: US$6,900,000 (APR 18-21) US$2,000,000 (APR 17-20) (approx. US$54,000) (APR 17-20)

BUTRA HEIDELBERG CEMENT BRUNEI CHAMPIONSHIPS TROOPHE HASSAN II ZURICH CLASSIC OF NEW ORLEANS HUGEL-AIR PREMIA LA OPEN APR 22 - 28 The Empire Golf and Country Club, - Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco TPC Louisiana, Avondale, LA Los Angeles, CA BRU €2,500,000 (APR 25-28) US$7,300,000 (APR 25-28) US$1,500,000 (APR 25-28) US$75,000 (APR 24-27)

VOLVO CHINA OPEN Genzon GC, Shenzhen, China PR RAYA PAKISTAN OPEN LPGA MEDIHEAL CNY20,000,000 (MAY 2-5) VOLVO CHINA OPEN WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP Defence Raya Golf and Country CHAMPIONSHIP APR 29 - MAY 5 Genzon GC, Shenzhen, China PR Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC Club, PAK Daly City, California GS CALTEX MAEKYUNG OPEN CNY20,000,000 (MAY 2-5) US$7,900,000 (MAY 2-5) US$80,000 (MAY 2-5) US$1,800,000 (MAY 2-5) Nam Seoul Country Club KRW1,200,000,000 (US$1,060,000)

ASIA PACIFIC DIAMOND CUP BETHFRED BRITISH MASTERS AT&T BYRON NELSON Sobu Country Club, Sobu Course MAY 6 - 12 - Hillside Golf Club, Southport, England Trinity Forest Golf Club, Dallas, TX - JPY150,000,000 £3,000,000 (MAY 9-12) US$7,900,000 (MAY 9-12) (US$1,340,000) (MAY 9-12)

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MAY 13 - 19 - - Bethpage State Park BK Course, Bethpage State Park BK Course, - Bethpage, NY (MAY 16-19) Bethpage, NY (MAY 16-19)

MADE IN DENMARK CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE PURE SILK CHAMPIONSHIP MAY 20 - 26 - - Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort, Farsø, Colonial CC, Fort Worth, TX Phoenix, AZ Denmark €3,000,000 (MAY 23-26) US$7,300,000 (MAY 23-26) US$1,500,000 (MAY 23-26)

BELGIAN KNOCKOUT THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN Rinkven International GC, Antwerp, Muirfield MAY 27 - JUN 2 - - Charleston, SC Belgium €1,000,000 (MAY 30-JUNE 2) Village GC, Dublin, OH US$9,100,000 US$5,000,000 (MAY 30-JUNE 2) (MAY 30-JUNE 2)

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M5 & M6 Drivers Callaway Apex Pro 19 Irons for Better Players Breaking the with Tour Benefits Along with THE Epic Flash, Callaway also introduced Apex Pro 19 irons. Boundaries This iron is equipped an advanced distance technologies in a forged Tour TaylorMade’s new M5 and M6 line of woods was formally introduced to the performance. public in the first week of January. Three of TaylorMade’s heavyweights—Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm-- all put the new M5 driver in play (with Callaway claims Apex Pro 19 is a completely new category, their Rahm also adding the M6 3-wood) at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. first ever-forged Tour performance with advanced distance technologies. This is the iron for better players who want all the benefits of a Tour-level design without sacrificing ball speed and he all-new M5 & M6 drivers, fairways and The M5 driver is claimed to be distance. hybrids are present with the introduction TaylorMade’s most adjustable driver ever, Featuring a forged 1025 carbon steel body combined with Tof Speed Injected Twist Face technology, featuring a T-shaped track in the sole with Callaway’s urethane microspheres that was engineered for the the next level performance of Twist Face the top of the T curving around the sole’s rear first time, Apex Pro 19 gives a beautiful combination in terms of technology. The Twist Face that is used in last perimeter. Expanding use of carbon composite preserving precision and feel: the urethane microspheres results year’s M3 and M4 drivers is is curved slightly in the sole with two large panels that flank a an absorb any unwanted vibration at impact, without slowing open on the high toe and slightly closed on center weight structure, the M6 driver uses down the face, and a softer feel that is provided by the carbon the low heel to help correct those common the lighter weight panels that allow 46 grams steel body. mis-hits (and the face angles that typically to be redistributed low and deep for a more Callaway’s innovative 360 Face Cup provides a consistent accompany those mis-hits), curving them forgiving head on off-center hits—54 percent distance in the long and mid irons, and promotes highball speeds more closely back to the center line. more than last year’s M4. across the face. In the short irons, Callaway implemented a spin The Speed Twist Face that maximize control VFT face for aggressive shot making in your scoring ball speed has four key features: ultra-thin clubs. titanium face with redesigned Inverted Cone Technology (ICT), reengineered, more- flexible Hammerhead 2.0 slot, internal support foam with variable amounts of injected resin and a proprietary algorithm to tune each head. M5 & M6 drivers have been designed Stroke Lab Putters with a thinner, more flexible face. A significant benefit of the thinner, faster face design is that it provides the M5 and M6 drivers with A Stroke of Genius faster off-center COR, effectively increasing forgiveness. Stroke Lab putter features Callaway innovative new In addition to Twist Face and Speed Stroke Lab weight distribution that help improve a more Injected technologies, TaylorMade has consistent putting stroke through a profound change also incorporated numerous additional in weight distribution. An innovative new shaft, a full technologies to take performance levels. In 40 grams lighter that combines a graphite body with the M5 & M5 Tour drivers, a new Inverted a steel tip to net out at just 75 gram, helps this weight T-Track makes personalization more intuitive distribution. and simplified than ever and allows the golfer An additional weight in the sole and butt-end of more precise CG adjustability with 1770 the grip change the putter’s dynamics to help golfers unique CG configurations. The 2019 M5 & consistently repeat a smoother and more accurate stroke. M6 uses TaylorMade’s composite technology Available in 10 great shapes, the Stroke Lab putters that has increased the overall composite crown feature White Hot Microhinge for smooth roll and great

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o chip shot is ever the same. This is the ball and how much is the ball going to roll and same swing on every chip we will most Short Game because of all the different conditions on the green? likely play the same shot repeatedly unless we Nwe have and all the factors on the golf Height and roll are undeniably two factors open or close the clubface. Opening means course which determine the type of chip we that are linked to each other. In most cases, we we add loft to the clubface at address and need to play; such as the lie of the ball, the can conclude that the higher we chip the ball closing the clubface means we are delofting the Height and Roll amount of green we have to work with, and the less it will release or roll out on the green. clubface at address. very importantly, the speed of the green. This leads to another question: How do This leads to one of my favourite exercises When looking at these determining we control the height of the chip shot? that I use to practice chipping called the '12 factors, we are always left with two questions. The answer to this is by controlling the loft o-clock, 1 o-clock and 2 o-clock drill'. Control These questions are: How high should we hit of the clubface. If we use the same ball position Not one chip shot is ever the same. This is because of all the different conditions we have and all the factors on the golf course which determine the type of chip we need to play such as the lie of the ball, the amount of It is during this drill that we learn the relationship between height and release of the ball if our ball position and swing stay constant. It only after this has been mastered we green we have to work with and very importantly the speed of the green. can start moving the ball position forward and back and combine it with the 12 o-clock, 1 o-clock and 2 o-clock drill. By: Vico Kuhn

During this drill, keeping the ball position constant. Front Middle 12 Back 1 2

Practice with the clubface at 12 o-clock

12 1 2

Practice with the clubface at 1 o-clock.

12 1 2

Practice with the clubface at 2 o-clock

Different ball positions Illustration : Vickirio Illustration

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o do this we will be looking at making a synchronized movement between arms Strike It Pure, Tand torso. Too often in handicap golfers I see poor strikes due to a persons arms working independently and without the torso helping and controlling the movement. Sync Up Your Two great examples of inform players who have great arm and torso synchronisation would be Francesco molinari By: David Bradshaw 2 and tommy fleetwood who have both had a Arms! fantastic season. Watching how these players have a very controlled look with their iron Focusing on improving strike to consistently hit each iron a similar swings and how simple they make it seem. distance and pin high more often, something that the top playing That’s because the relationship between the torso and arms is almost perfectly together, professionals do more often than not. something we can all learn from! Below I have examples of a couple of drills that you can use the next time you are at the driving range to practice.

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Drill 2 - towel under your arms - as the photo shows place a small towel across your heat and under the arms. Again make a 3/4 length swing back and forward keeping the towel in place.

Drill 1 - split hands - separate your hands so there is a gap of 2/3 inches and then make Both these drills you should feel the some swings that will feel around 3/4 length. torso turning and controlling the swing more than usual the arms shouldn’t feel involved during these drills. Illustration : Vickirio Illustration Illustration : Vickirio Illustration Give it a go!!

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Tough Task for New Management of PGI

Jeongeun-Lee6 M5 & M6 Experiential Event Presentation BK Management Tournament & Club Testing

T Mitra AdiPerkasa held a launch party for Tono Suratman - Imam Nachrowi (L - R) Son of Indonesian Golf TaylorMade’s M5 & M6 Metalwoods at Pondok P Indah Driving Range in Jakarta on February 22nd. TaylorMade’s Senior Export Manager for Southeast Asia and he chairman of the Indonesian National Sports India, Simon Sim, presented reviews of the newly launched t Committee, Tono Suratman, has officially appointed Legend Hosts Pro-Am products. new Management for the Indonesian Golf Association What does it take to host a golf tournament? Benny Kasiadi decided The all-new M5 & M6 drivers, fairway woods, and hybrids (PGI). The Chairman of the PGI, Murdaya Po, emphasized that are the next generation of the globally successful line of his organization will now focus on a number of things, namely his management company would find out first hand. TaylorMade’s M metalwoods. These latest clubs claim to deliver increasing the achievements of athletes, creating intensive training the next level of performance with the introduction of Injected programs, and holding many matches to provide experience and tarting from a spontaneous idea, our professionals regarding the techniques “This [socialization of regulations] has Twist Face technology to maximize ball speed. improve the quality of Indonesian golf athletes. Benita Yuniarto Kasiadi, one of of swing, course management, and so on," been scheduled. We want them to understand Along with the presentation, all guests were given a chance “I hope our teamwork will be more solid. Our rivals abroad S Indonesia’s best players, prepared said Benny, who is the son of Indonesian golf the rules of golf as well, so not just playing,” to experience the advantages of the new products for themselves. are also heavier, so we have to work hard so that our athletes can a golf tournament in just two months. The legend Kasiadi, the 1989 Indonesian Open said Rahmawati Sayuti, Manager of BK They also had the opportunity to watch three Indonesian compete with them,” said Murdaya, who was re-elected at the BK Management 1st Tournament took place champion. Management. professionals - Rinaldi Adiyandono, Danny Masrin, and Adrian national PGI meeting held in November last year. on March 6th at LotusLakes Golf Club, Before the afternoon tournament got BK Management plans to host the pro-am Halimi - test the performance of the M5 & M6 metalwoods. Indonesia is already preparing to attend this year’s edition of Karawang. Benita, who is also known as Benny going, participants were given the opportunity tournament for a second time. “Not only that, “The ball flies faster. I think this is due to new technology on the SEA Games which will be held in the Philippines in November. Kasiadi, managed to bring 20 Indonesian to learn about the 2019 New Rules of Golf. A this pro-am tournament is expected to invite the clubface. The feeling is better than the previous [product],” Golf is one of the sports that is featured in the biennial multi-sport professionals and 60 amateurs to take part in socialization session for the new regulations the interest of sponsors to hold professional remarked Rinaldi. event. Two years ago, Indonesia won a silver and bronze medal, the pro-am tournament. was carried out for two hours before teeing tournaments which will certainly have an Meanwhile, Danny who had already tried the M6 driver while Thailand won the overall championship and Singapore sat "We want our amateurs to get to know off and it received a positive response from impact on the golf development in Indonesia,” in Singapore, said the distance of his drive had increased in the second position for total medals collected. The host country professionals from our own country. In the participants who had plenty of questions said Benny. considerably after testing the M5 at this event. “I just tried the for the 2019 Games, the Philippines, proved they are becoming addition, we also want to change the paradigm relating to the new rule changes implemented M5 today. I like adjustability; this club can be adjusted. The face a new power in Asia after winning two gold medals at the 2018 that playing with professionals always has this year.

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RIBKA VANIA From Queen Sirikit to Honda LPGA Nineteen-year-old Ribka Vania attracted a lot of attention when she got the chance to play at the Honda LPGA event in Thailand in February. It was just one of the many interesting experiences the Indonesian athlete has had over the past four years of her amateur career. OB Golf was able to take a seat with Ribka to chat about her experiences in golf so far.

Can you tell us a little about After local tournaments, Last year you had the opportunity your introduction to golf? you moved on to higher-level to play in the Youth Olympic tournaments. Can you tell us a Games. How was that? My father introduced golf to me. He loves to little about that? play golf with his friends. When I was a kid, I got news that I would play in Argentina he took me to the golf course and driving I first played at the National Games 2012 while I was competing in Thailand. range. I tried hitting the ball every time. It in Riau. I strengthened the West Java team, Indonesia got one spot to play in the Youth turns out that I have the talent to continue. replacing other players who retired due Olympic Games held in Buenos Aires, I swung a golf club for the first time when I to illness. However, I was truly chosen as Argentina. I am proud to have been able to was four years old. When I was six years old, a West Java athlete when strengthening perform at the multi-sport event. I think that I started to play in the tournaments. the City of Bandung in Porda 2014, in was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. preparation for the 2016 National Games. Along with that, I was already in the junior Compared to other sports, why How did you feel playing in such a national team. do you prefer golf? big event? I chose golf because I like traveling. If I play I was very nervous. The result was not What was the first big event you golf, I can go everywhere and meet new satisfactory; I could actually perform better. competed in? friends in the golf community. I came to Argentina unprepared because I The Queen Sirikit in Hong Kong in 2014. had just returned home from Thailand. When did you get serious about golf? Where has been your most memorable experience I participated in the World Junior in San representing Indonesia? Diego, aged 11-12 years, for the first time. "It was a huge honor Since then, I started seriously with golf. My I won at the 2018 Malaysian Ladies Amateur that I could play with passion is in golf. a few weeks before the Asian Games. I was six shots behind the leader, but I was finally able them. Playing with to win the tournament with a two-shot lead. Angela Stanford Who trained you? (USA) and Azahara I practiced with my father since childhood. You encounter so many foreign When I was 13-14 years old, CIMB, through Munoz (Spain), golfers. Besides Thailand, which the CIMB Golf Development Program, Southeast Asian country do you I learned a lot, I made a training camp for children from think has the strongest players? Southeast Asia. They chose the best juniors learned from them from each country to attend training in The Philippines. They have one or two how to overcome Malaysia every three months. I joined the players who can bring their team to being under so much training. I got a coaching clinic from Shane perform better, such as Yuka Saso, Bianca of the PGA Tour (Shane Gillespie, Head Pagdanganan, and previously Princess pressure." Coach of the PGA TOUR Academy. In the Superal. programme Ribka was awarded the “Best

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When you got nervous, what did How did you find the overall What lesson did you take away you do to combat that? experience of being at an LPGA from Queen Sirikit? event? I was dependent on Lawrie (Montague), the The most important thing that we learned is Indonesian national team coach. He gave Before I went there, I was told that I was that we must be more self-motivating. The me advice: "If you are nervous, just think of there for the experience. I just wanted competition in Indonesia versus abroad is shot per shot. No need to think of others, to test the water, see what it’s like. More on different levels. We can win here, but just think where this shot is going." I think often, learning is experience. I can learn it doesn't mean we can also win abroad, the advice encouraged me to focus more, so I from them. I wasn't thinking too much because the level is much higher. We learned didn't think of anything and I played freely. about the score. I was just thinking about not to be satisfied with various victories getting through there. Learn their attitude, here. We learn how to push ourselves. their game plan, how they practice. I got Lawrie always says you have to push You had the incredible chance to privileges: staying in the same hotel, eating yourselves harder and there's no finish line. play in an LPGA tournament. How in the same place, and I could go in their The finish line is not just the SEA Games or did you feel? locker room. It allowed me to see how they the Asian Games, but must be continuous When I got there, I was very starstruck. I bring themselves. and higher. was among the Top 50 world players that I grew up watching. It was very exciting. I You did a good job in the first Last year, you played in the was very nervous too. I met my idols. It was round, signing 74 (2-over). Asian Games. How did you think a huge honor that I could play with them. Then, you finished the next three Indonesian players compared to Playing with Angela Stanford (USA) and rounds with 81-74-78. How did other Asian players there? Azahara Munoz (Spain), I learned a lot, I you feel about your scores? learned from them how to overcome being In my opinion, our players are good. We under so much pressure. The first day I played without expecting have talents, asset skills, and everything. Our anything. The second day I wanted and only weakness is self-confidence. We don't tried to play better, applying pressure. But, it believe we can beat them. In Queen Sirikit What else did you learn while became a burden. last year we played together with South playing with them? Korea and Thailand on the second day. The most important thing is how they place How were your interactions Our score is the same as they were in the the ball, how they are on the course. For with the world-class players? second round. Sometimes we don't believe example, the ball comes into the bunker. that we can do that, we don't believe we can Amateur players like me always think about That surprised me. We see on television beat Koreans and Thais. I think it's just a hitting the ball immediately to reach the that they are very famous figures. When I confidence problem. green. These pros think about how to make met them, they're just ordinary people, not birdie or at least par. Despite their shots exclusive. We chatted like there are no limits. being the same as amateurs, their strategy is That’s the thing that I was surprised by. very different from us. This March, you also competed Who do you really want to play in the Queen Sirikit Cup. What with? did you think about Indonesia’s performance? I wanted to play with Paula Creamer. Last year, we made it to the Top 5, "In my opinion, our Indonesia's best finish at the Queen Sirikit And you did, didn’t you? Cup. Therefore, I went to Australia with players are good. No. Almost, I think. Our score was only one very high expectations. However, it just We have talents, shot apart. didn’t turn out how we wanted. We came unprepared. asset skills, and Besides competing in the main everything. Our event, were there any other What are your plans going only weakness is activities that you attend there? forwards? self-confidence. We I attended the corporate social responsibility I will turn pro in the next one or two years. don't believe we activities. We visited the Klet Kaeo My biggest goal is to enter the LPGA. I will Elementary School (local school). Shanshan try to qualify for the LPGA Q School and can beat them." Feng, Nasa Hataoka, and Ariya Jutanugarn see how it goes. If it doesn't work out, maybe also participated in the activity. We had fun I will try the Symetra Tour. To be able to with the students there. achieve that, I have to record a minimum score of 1-under par in each round. So, it is based on numbers. Photography : YM Photography

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Jakarta Golf Academy Nourishing Seeds and Building Hope As the oldest golf course in Indonesia, Jakarta Golf Club seeks to strengthen their existence by producing successful Indonesian golfers. Through the Jakarta Golf Academy program, JGC is building on their heritage.

ver the last four years, juniors have been diligently visiting O Rawamangun Jakarta Golf Club (JGC). Going to the golf course and driving range has become a routine activity potential to develop further. Four years on in their agendas in the same way that going and there’s now around 40 remaining JGA to school is. The juniors are comfortable members. at this sports facility, just like any regular “They have managed to go through the visitor would be. They’re attending the JGA coaching process for four years. They Jakarta Golf Academy for a golf coaching get full support from their parents, and of program that was specially designed for course, they can adjust to their education at them and launched by the club in 2015. school. We think they are more serious and “The articles of association and bylaws have talent. Now they have mastered long of JGC emphasize to the management game and we are sharpening short game, [of JGC] to foster juniors. We also their mental game, and their physique," realized that not many golf courses have explained Julius. junior coaching programs. Therefore, we Some of the JGA players have launched the JGA,” said Julius Johan, one participated in golf tournaments held by of JGC’s and also JGA’s administrators. the Indonesia Golf Association and they Since its founding in March 2015, show quality improvement according to JGA has received 250 applicants from the the game charts set by the JGA every year. ages of five to 16 years old. All the juniors As a result, the JGA board is optimistic that in the JGA program receive golf training their players will perform in the National (practicing on the driving range), lessons Games in the future. They are open to on golf rules and sports psychology, and provincial management of the Indonesia training in the fitness center. And there’s Golf Association getting in touch if they no charge for them. have the desire to recruit JGA players to 1970s to 1980s but it didn’t reach the “JGC provides all facilities for JGA become their regional athletes. desired level of achievement. Now they are juniors at no cost. All costs are borne “We are open to the offer. Some trying once again and new heights might by JGC, which also cuts the green fee to regions have indeed expressed their interest be achieved thanks to the support of all Rp20,000 for JGA operations. JGA can in JGA athletes. Our target is that some of those who care about junior coaching at run until now because of the support from our players would perform in the National JGC. JGC members,” added Julius. Games 2020, and 2024, which is our long- “Whoever is the JGC administration After the first year of JGA’s program, term target,” stated Julius. manager, the JGA will continue to run. the number of academy members was Through the JGA, JGC is indeed This program has been included in the reduced to 130 juniors. The juniors who trying to maintain the continuity of the articles of JGC’s association and bylaws. continued in the program were considered golf generation for the future. The club We have committed to that. JGA has

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52 APR - MAY 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE APR - MAY 2019 OB GOLF & LIFESTYLE 53 OUR NEIGHBORHOOD | FEATURE Building Relationships with College Coaches The fourth of our six-part series, in this issue we are providing another piece of the formula to ace the recruitment process by leveraging golf (or any other sport) to gain admission into US universities.

n the last article, I wrote that it takes on average two years to I build a strong relationship with a coach. Given that every recruit should The average college coach receives around If coaches respond to your emails promptly build a college identification list - a list 100 emails per day from recruits, and one (within a few days) you have piqued their that could span up to 30-40 colleges at any of the ways they will remember a recruit interest. Coaches that respond to you within given stage in the recruitment process - is if they constantly receive emails from a day and ask for phone calls on a regular what follows are the three most commonly them. I usually advise my clients to send basis have you on their recruiting radar. If a asked questions (and accompanying tips) monthly update emails to coaches, and coach watches you compete at tournaments to help you with the process: more during their tournament seasons. and meets with you on campus and spends What goes in the update emails? It should more than an hour with you, chances be how you’ve improved in training and are that you are relatively high on their tournaments, what part of your game recruitment list. Unfortunately, there is no you’re currently focusing on improving, exact way of judging where you stand in a Start by creating a spreadsheet to keep and anything that you’d like to update college coach’s recruitment list – coaches track of all the emails you’ve exchanged the coaches on. In addition to email tend to be less forthcoming (about offers with each college coach. When did you conversations, recruits should request and scholarships) to a recruit compared to last send an email? When did the coach for phone/Skype calls with the coaches an athletic counselor (such as AddedSport). respond to you? Use this spreadsheet to who are interested, as well as plan to play jot down notes about the college on what a few tournaments in the US and visit you like and don’t like, as well as useful several colleges to meet the coaches. The college golf recruitment process information that a coach might give you College coaches really appreciate when a can be disheartening, especially if you such as the scoring average and academic recruit travels a long way to meet them on receive only a few responses and limited (GPA, SAT/ACT) requirements of the campus, it proves your strong interest and feedback on your profile. Creating a players they look to recruit. desire to play college golf. Additionally, strategy will prevent you from losing sight as much as the college coaches are of the end goal. Focus your efforts on “shopping” and picking-and-choosing the things within your control - how well "The college golf recruitment which players to recruit, you yourself are you communicate with coaches and your also identifying which coaches you’d want Jessica Lydia had played for the Indonesian National Golf team before she went on process can be disheartening, results on the course and in the classroom to work with in the future and which team - and the rest will fall into place. to play college golf with a 100% golf scholarship at the University of Richmond, especially if you receive only you’d like to be a part of. The best way to Virginia, USA. She competed for her college golf team and graduated with a Building relationships is a skill that a few responses and limited do this is to fly to the US and meet and transcends college recruitment. Brush up Business Administration: Finance degree. She is now working with AddedSport, a visit the coaches and schools in person. sports management company that focuses on helping Asian junior athletes achieve feedback on your profile. on your email etiquette and get sufficient their dreams of playing college sports in the USA. Creating a strategy will interview prep before your calls and meetings with coaches. Stay tuned for prevent you from losing sight two more articles in this series, and in the

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Kilo Kitchen and Lounge Jakarta

ocated on Gunawarman Street 16, Lounge Jakarta. “When you share food with Kilo Kitchen and Lounge presents people you like or you love, we want to give that L a comforting space where food, same experience here to every single person and music, and lifestyle blend. Recently opened, in also make them feel that they’re in the house of December 2018, the restaurant and lounge is a friend or family member.” the second of its name in Indonesia - there’s also There’s no place like home. It’s that a Singapore-based Kilo Kitchen - providing a sentiment that’s at the heart of Kilo’s goal: to welcome escape from the busyness of city life. be a place that feels like home for anyone. Kilo Kilo Kitchen and Lounge Jakarta has two Kitchen and Lounge’s welcoming vibe makes it distinct spaces: the Kitchen and the Lounge. the ideal spot to dine, lounge, and chill out with With its homey interior design and warm your buddies. ambiance, Kilo Kitchen is the perfect setting for conversations with friends and family while enjoying delicious, eclectic food. The soulful music will enhance the vibe of your KILO KITCHEN & LOUNGE lunch meeting or night out as you tuck into Jl. Gunawarman No. 16 the Kitchen’s delectable mash-up of Latin American, Mediterranean, and Asian culinary South Jakarta delights. Ph: (+62) 021-72787111, Head downstairs into the cozy, private (+62) 021-7324424. "We wish to comfort of Kilo Lounge for the evening. Open OPEN: from 8pm daily, Kilo’s Lounge is the ultimate communicate with RESTAURANT living room. Sink into a leather couch and enjoy Every day you, with the food, a relaxing night of good chatter, soulful music, the music, the whole and spirited drinks. 11am-3pm (Lunch) 6pm-10.30pm (Dinner) experience, we want The atmosphere and vibe at Kilo is a symbolization of its name, which originates for every single LOUNGE from the phonetic name of the half-blue, half- Every day yellow nautical flag for ‘K’, that’s used to signal person that comes 8pm until late here. For us, we want the message “we wish to communicate with you.” Find Kilo Kitchen at www. to give the feeling to “We wish to communicate with you, with kilokitchen.com/jakarta every single person the food, the music, the whole experience, we Follow on Facebook: Kilo Kitchen There’s a new hip hangout in South Jakarta’s most happening culinary that we are family." want for every single person that comes here. Jakarta, Instagram: destination, Senopati. Kilo Kitchen and Lounge Jakarta welcomes you to their For us, we want to give the feeling to every @kilokitchenjkt. - Alejandro Ledesma - single person that we are family” said Alejandro

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Kilo Kitchen and Lounge offers delicious dishes crafted from the big flavours of Latin America, the Mediterranean, and Asia. Several dishes are hugely popular with Kilo’s customers, leading them to become known as Kilo Kitchen and Lounge’s signature dishes.

Main Dishes Crispy Soft Shell Crab Squid Ink Rice (crispy baby squid, salmon (watermelon, Thai yellow curry) roe, garlic aioli) For those who are used to eating sweet and salty food separately, this dish A full-flavored combination of crispy baby squid and salmon roe. will provide a mind-blowing new experience. Soft Shell Crab is deep-fried Before eating, stir through the silky cream cheese and garlic aioli to to perfect crispness and paired with Thai yellow curry and watermelon to perfectly fuse together all of the flavors with the squid ink rice. This make this unique dish. The result? A mouthwatering balance of sweet and dish serves up serious taste. Delicious! the savory that will make you want to taste it over and over again.

Dessert Prawn Noodles (grilled tiger prawns, ebiko roe) Sticky Black Rice (basil ice cream, banana, coffee, walnuts) Juicy chargrilled tiger prawns and ebiko sit on top of a pile of noodles that are similar to fettuccine yet thicker and wider. That’s more surface area This dessert, featuring sticky black rice, basil ice cream, banana, and to soak up the delicious creamy sauce! This dish is a delight to both your coffee, is topped off with a generous sprinkle of walnuts. The taste? eyes and your tastebuds. Simply indescribable. You have to get down to Kilo to taste it for yourself! Photography : YM Photography

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SWISS BELRESORT DAGO HERITAGE A New Hotel Atop Dago When you’re next visiting Bandung for a round of golf, there’s a new place to stay. The recently completed Swiss Belresort Dago Heritage provides a comfortable four-star place to rest at one of the most renowned golf courses in the country, along with easy access to the areas numerous places of interest.

ocated in the upper Dago area of full, especially by families, especially on long If you happen to be golfed-out or need Bandung, the capital of West Java, weekends.” some entertainment for non-golfing family L Swiss Belresort Dago Heritage is a One key draw of Swiss Belresort Dago members, several well-known tourist areas condotel concept property set in the Dago Heritage for golf enthusiasts is its proximity to such as Tebing Keraton, Taman Hutan Raya Ir. Heritage 1917 Golf Course complex, one of the Dago Heritage 1917. Golfers staying here H. Juanda, Tangkuban Perahu Mountain, and the country’s renowned golf courses. Situated can book games at any time to suit them since Maribaya Waterfall are all easily reachable from at the top of the Dago valley gives the Swiss there isn’t any need to worry about congestion the hotel. From Swiss Belresort Dago Heritage Belresort Dago Heritage added value; most and travel time to the course since it's situated there’s a shortcut to Lembang and Maribaya of the rooms boast panoramic views of directly behind the hotel. There are also other that reduces the time and distance by avoiding Bandung city and the mountainous backdrop. courses within 10-15 minutes drive from the getting stuck in the city center’s traffic jams. Unsurprisingly, some areas of the hotel have resort. already become favorite locations for selfies and group snaps. Opened in December 2018, the four-star hotel has 166 well-appointed guest rooms. STAY AND PLAY Guests can choose from several types of rooms offered, from 33 Valley rooms, 114 Hills As a brand new hotel, the Swiss Belresort Dago Heritage rooms, two Executive Suites, two Dago Suites, has good prospects going forward. Besides its fantastic eight Junior Suites, and two Dago Family location and facilities for general guests visiting Bandung, Suites. Visitors will enjoy the breathtaking the resort also makes a superb place for golfers to stay. views at the swimming pool or can choose to “At the moment, the guests who come often are non- hit the fitness center or spa to de-stress. Dago golfers. We understand that there may be many golfers Heritage Swiss Belresort also caters to business who don't know about Swiss Belresort. We actually have a guests with a choice of 10 meeting rooms in ‘Stay and Play’ package for golfers. For Rp2.5 million, they are able to stay here for two nights and play a round of 18 accordance with their capacity. holes at Dago Heritage. However, we are also preparing Speaking about the guests that the hotel a package for one night with the same playing option. We Ida Bagus Ardana has received thus far, Ida Bagus Ardana, are waiting for the time to publish. Hopefully, with these General Manager of Swiss Belresort General Manager of the hotel explained: packages many guests who are golfers will choose to visit Dago Heritage “During the weekday, the occupancy at Swiss Belresort,” said Bagus. Belresort is good. More than 70% of our rooms

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The Unforgettable Island In the past, the large majority of Sumba’s visitors have been surfers, who come to enjoy riding the islands impressive surf breaks. But A visit to Sumba Island will help you forget the big city and life equipped with all of the with the opening of more accommodation, facilities of the modern age. This quiet and largely undeveloped island is an exotic including some luxuriously appointed resorts, haven of tranquility and the perfect destination for adventurous travelers wishing to Sumba is fast becoming known as a gem in East Nusa Tenggara. take in the wondrous natural world. Sumba provides seemingly endless vistas of glimmering cyan waters that lap against the dazzling white sand before the green foliage overtakes the hillsides. Hidden around the island are tranquil lakes and cascading waterfalls waiting to be discovered, particularly within the island’s newly designated national park area. If that wasn’t a good enough reason to visit Sumba, you can add some local culture to your itinerary. There is a fascinating structure of megalithic tombs that house the remains of members of the royal family that is worth visiting as well as the thatched Sumbanese traditional houses. The villagers on Sumba Island also have s one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, many traditional activities that visitors can Sumba Island sits in a remote stretch watch throughout the year. From July through A of azure water between Sumbawa to October, there is a celebration to pay homage to its northwest, Flores northeast across the to the spirits. This includes the building of Sumba Strait, Timor on its east, and Australia "adapt" houses and burials when sometimes further across the Indian Ocean to its south. hundreds of pigs, water buffalo, horses, and Arriving at this tropical island by plane, you may dogs are sacrificed. Other ceremonies include: find the airports (Tambolaka and Waingapu) “Pajura,” a traditional boxing festival; the and infrastructure basic, but this is why people festivals for Lunar New Year in October and come to Sumba: for a natural and unspoiled November; and Indonesian Independence Day, experience of a lush Indonesian island. on August 17th, when there are horse races and What Sumba Island offers is a truly ritual dances. enchanting experience. The island is rich with Sumba’s name was first made famous by distinctive natural and cultural highlights, Father Robert Ramone who described Sumba beautiful beaches, and the country’s most as a forgotten island in his pictorial book expansive savanna landscape. The native published in Holland, Sumba: Forgotten Island. wonders of the land draw adventurous travelers Conversely, once you witness the unparalleled away from the more well-trodden islands of Bali beauty of Sumba it will seem more worthy of Photography : iStock Photography and Lombok. being called the unforgettable island.

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Puru Kambera Savana Puru Kambera Savana is located around 2-3 km from a beach called Puru Kambera and about 24 km from Places to Visit the city of Waingapu. As the name suggests, this area is savanna and is complete with wild horses that roam around amid the vegetation which is typical of Sumba Island and which differentiates it from other islands in the region. The savanna makes an interesting stop off for tourists on their way to Puru Kambera beach.

Ratenggaro Village Ratenggaro Village is one of several traditional villages in Sumba. Located in Kodi Province, the village is known for its local houses that Weekuri Lagoon were built without the use of a single nail and are instead slotted together with pieces of Located just 45 minutes away from Tamolaka Airport in Southwest Sumba, Weekuri Lake is one bamboo. The advantage Ratenggaro offers over Local Food of the closest places to visit. The lake is actually a saltwater lagoon with an amazing emerald hue other villages is that it's located close to a cliff under the sun. The best time to visit this lake is in the afternoon, watching a sunset on the lake overlooking the ocean that is studded with provides an amazing natural phenomenon with the glow of the sun on the water. monolithic burial sites. Bokosawu Nyale Bokosawu Nyale is a sauce made from sea worms (Nyale) that appear once a year. Nyale can also be served raw, mixed with basil leaves and smeared with lemon. The texture is chewy and the taste savory.

Mandorak Beach Lapopu Waterfall Manu Pata’u This dish is made from chicken with coconut milk. The chicken is cooked Not far from Weekuri Lagoon, there’s a place called Mandorak This amazing waterfall is located in the west of Sumba, near until the meat becomes tender and the various spices soak into the meat. Beach. With a striking shade of turquoise water combined with the Wanokaka. It’s said that the waterfall is Indonesia’s Niagara because Manu Pata’u is traditionally served for guests. powdery white sand, the beach is a great place to sunbathe and relax its waters gush from a height of 90 meters into the river below. while enjoying the beautiful views around the beach. However, it’s not easy to reach this waterfall and you’ll need to

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Rancamaya Golf Club A COURSE WITH DISTINcTION There’s an interesting golf course nestled in the highlands of Bogor. The par-72 18-hole course provides a distinguished experience that draws players to return time and again.

The stunning 18th hole at Rancamaya Golf Club

ancamaya Golf Club opened its for error. However, long hitters need to be aware championship course in 1995. of the lake on the right. R Located in Rancamaya Estate, the Meanwhile, the 14th hole, a par-3 course boasts spectacular volcano views of the signature hole, bears the name Turning Point. FACTFILE extinct Mount Salak and also the clean, fresh, With stunning views of Mount Salak and the Designer: and cool air that is typical of the highlands in surrounding valleys, your tee shot from the Ted Robinson Bogor. elevated tees requires pinpoint accuracy to avoid Ted Robinson, a renowned international the wash of water ahead of you before the green. Opened to Play: course architect, designed Rancamaya Golf Overall, the 6,853-yard championship 1995 Club to encourage golfers to focus on three golf course demands players to be smarter, Holes/ Par/ Yards: major elements: flexibility, memorability, especially in club selection. While enjoying a 18/ 72/ 6,853 (gold tee) and natural beauty. Each and every hole of series of lakes connected by small waterfalls Rancamaya Golf Course, which sits 500 meters and the sound of moving water on most holes, Address: above sea level, is unique and comes complete you will be challenged by multiple teeing areas, Jl. Rancamaya Utama,Ciawi, with its own name that characterizes the distinct strategically placed hazards, large greens, and Bogor 1672 features of the hole. out of bounds stakes that closely guard most of Ph: +62-251-824 2282 For example, the 1st hole is named Volcano. the fairways. Fax +62-251-824 2283 The opening hole is played from an elevated However, Rancamaya Golf Club’s alluring Email: [email protected] tee next to the clubhouse and presents a superb blend of natural beauty and challenge in the view of Mount Salak. This short par-4 looks form of extraordinary course contours results more difficult than it plays. A large landing area in an exciting and refreshing golfing experience

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ocated along a picturesque bay On the powdery white beaches, there’s on the East Coast of the Gulf of a wide range of water sports from jet L Thailand, Pattaya is roughly 170 skiing and water skiing to scuba diving and kilometers southeast of Bangkok. While parasailing. Visitors who prefer to be more other Thai beach resorts offer laid-back relaxed will still have a memorable time natural beauty as their main draw, Pattaya basking on the sand and cooling off in the stands out from the crowd. The weather and turquoise waters. Aside from the beach, the Relaxation and spectacular tropical beaches are the same, city offers a unique shopping experience: but the bustling city of Pattaya sprawls visitors can shop directly on the sand with out along 15 kilometers of coastline in an the beach sellers or venture to the wide attempt to provide everything a tourist variety of boutiques and shops that sell could wish for on vacation. Droves of beautiful local and handmade items at very tourists come here each year for sightseeing, affordable prices. There’s also an abundance recreation, sports, entertainment, and the of activities inland ranging from family- Revelry infamous nightlife. friendly waterparks and an aquarium to the For centuries, Pattaya was a small bars and clubs along Walking Street, the fishing village. Then, in 1961, a group of main nightlife and entertainment hub. Pattaya is one of Thailand’s most popular destinations. Growing from a about 100 American servicemen, who With such a wide variety of attractions, traditional fishing village, modern-day Pattaya is now a world away from a would join the Vietnam War, arrived it’s easy to fill the day from dusk to dawn in in Pattaya for relaxation. Pattaya began Pattaya. The city continues to grow rapidly sleepy village and offers a broad range of entertainment for tourists. its transition towards the destination it with a stream of new dining, shopping, is today: Thailand’s premier and most and nightlife offerings. It's hard to imagine successful beach resort that attracts that the most famous city in the Chon hundreds of thousands of visitors. The Buri province originated from a traditional fishermen’s huts have been replaced by a full fishing village. range of accommodation from deluxe hotels to bungalows and small guesthouses along the beach.

How to Get There Like most of Thailand, Pattaya is blessed by the tropical climate which welcomes visitors year round. There are some subtle changes throughout the year though, so it’s possible to pick a time that best suits you:

November to February: Often said to be the best time to visit Pattaya, November to February is when the weather is neither too hot nor too cold and is mostly dry. However, this is also the peak tourist season and as such the beaches and attractions are packed with visitors.

March to May: The weather becomes hotter and more humid during the months of March, April, and May, but the beaches are quieter affording visitors a little more space to relax.

June to October: Pattaya experiences heavy rainfall during this time and the beaches are much less crowded. The temperature is also lower and hotel accommodation is cheaper.

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Places to Visit Walking Streets One of the world’s most notorious red-light districts, Walking Street in Pattaya is an interesting place for tourists to at least have a quick, curious look. Strolling along Pattaya Beach the kilometer-long stretch at the end of the beach road, Pattaya’s iconic beach that which is closed to traffic from spans a coastline of three 19:00 to 03:00 daily, you’ll be kilometers. Decorated greeted by friendly hostesses by palm trees that fringe trying to lure you into the a paved promenade, the plethora of restaurants, bars, public Pattaya Beach and clubs. Say no politely but is neatly arranged. A firmly and then pick your footpath provides an easy own dinner spot from any of and versatile route for the wide selection of Italian, sightseeing, jogging, and European, Thai, and seafood cycling. The beach is a restaurants. great place to sunbathe and relax with good food and drink. It begins to become more crowded from 15:00 Nong Nooch Tropical Garden dan Resort onwards as visitors arrive for If you’re more of a dendrophile, a person who the bars and cafés that open loves trees or forests, you’re sure to enjoy until midnight. Nong Nooch Tropical Garden. This giant park covers an area of 600 acres. Opened in 1980, Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is not simply a tourist destination, it’s also dedicated to education, preservation, and research on botany conservation. In addition to the park, visitors also can enjoy Thai boxing matches and an elephant show here. Nong Nooch also has accommodation for tourists to stay on site.

Jomtien Beach If you’re seeking a quieter beach than Pattaya beach, Jomtien Beach Sanctuary of The Truth is the answer. The beach’s golden Standing 105 meters tall, Sanctuary of the sand, clear blue water, and the Truth is a magnet for tourists to visit the shining sun attracts all kinds of north of Pattaya. Made entirely of wood travelers. If you are into water (without even metal nails) and presenting activities, Jomtien Beach is the a celestial view of the ocean, construction place to go. The beach is lauded as of the Sanctuary of Truth started in 1981 the best spot for water sports such and is not expected to be finished until as surfing and kiteboarding. the year 2025. The displays are inspired by Buddhist and Hindu beliefs and each of the four corners of the landmark has a tower with figures from Thai, Cambodian,

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Siam Country Club - Waterside Course THE NEwEST AddITION TO THE FaMILY In 2014, Thailand’s largest golf resort, Siam Country Club, added a third golf course with a new atmosphere. This latest course was developed with strict environmental care to offer abundant aesthetic beauty on a welcoming yet challenging layout.

The 16th hole of Siam Country Club’s Waterside Course

iam Country Club’s Waterside shorter hitters will need to layup in three to Course is the third course at the reach the green. A challenging shot over a FACTFILE S Pattaya based club. Compared to deep ravine is necessary to make the green Designer: its two big brothers next door - the hillier in regulation. Siam Country Club Old and Plantation The final hole presents an equally fun IMG Golf Course Design Courses - the Waterside Course features challenge. Played around the large lake in Opened to Play: friendlier, more gently sloping terrain. front of the clubhouse, the 420-yard par-4 is 2014 Designed by IMG Golf Course Design not just about the course, but also the wind and located in an area of 200 acres, the that might affect your ball flight. Despite the Holes/ Par/ Yards: Water-side Course is peppered with water- added challenge, the green here is flush with 18 holes par 72 6,608 yards features, including lakes and creeks in play. the fairway, as is the case on the majority Address: Wa-ter frames the last three holes of each of holes, making getting up and down a Soi Mu Ban Ngam Charoen 2, nine. This 18-hole par-72 course offers a realistic strategy for most players. great challenge from the back tees as well as The Waterside boasts a contemporary Pattaya City, Amphoe Bang Lamung, the opportunity for an enjoyable round for modern clubhouse with all the facilities Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, everyone from the regular tees. of a top golf club. Golfers can enjoy a Thailand Of all the holes, there are two that stand 180-degree view of the surrounding valley, Phone: +66-(0)-38-909-700 out as the most memorable. The 17th, a course, lakes, creeks, and landscaping from Fax: +66-(0)-38-909-779 long 600-yard par-5 provides an experience the terrace after their round. Email: [email protected] that you will not forget. Long hitters have www.siamcountryclub.com the option to cut left across a dogleg over

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