Loose Cannons at Kinrara Golf Club

The first Loose Cannons game in February took place at Kinrara Golf Club. All nine highly motivated players arrived well before 7:30 a.m., making the check-in process very smooth. The three flights were ready at the tee before 8:00 a.m. – clearly everybody was eager to get going.

Due to a public holiday in Kuala Lumpur — but not in Selangor — Kinrara GC was very popular that morning. Many of golfers showed up at Kinrara GC. We had to pause briefly before our first flight could tee off, and unfortunately this became the theme of the day. Slow groups ahead meant waiting on almost every hole, providing plenty of time for deep reflections on swing mechanics, life, and lunch plans. The front nine took already 2 hours and 20 minutes, and the back nine decided to test everyone’s patience even further. In total, it took nearly five hours to complete the round – definitely a test of endurance rather than just golfing skills

Course & Weather Conditions

Overall, the course was in good condition, and the 18 holes are varied and interesting to play. Kinrara GC demands accurate shot-making, as several fairways are demanding, leaving little room for creative interpretations of the line. Only small sections of the fairways were slightly soggy. The greens were challenging but fair.

The weather was nice: sunny, blue skies and pleasantly warm, with no excuses available from above.

Results & Highlights

The lowest gross score of the day was recorded by Bernhard, who played a strong round of 88 strokes, closely followed by Siggi with an impressive 89 gross. – Proof that good golf is still possible, even during extended waiting periods.

The Stableford results were as follows:

• Third Place
  Roland – 37 Stableford points, gross 90
• Runner-Up
  Fritz – an excellent 39 Stableford points, gross 93
• Winner
  Siggi – an excellent 39 Stableford points.
  Siggi claimed victory on countback, confirming once again that in golf even decimals matter. Congratulations to Siggi!

The 19th Hole

A special highlight was the celebration of the January Player of the Month. Both Bernhard and Siggi finished the best two games in January with 78 Stableford points, making it a very tight race. Bernhard ultimately took the title thanks to the higher score among his two best rounds – congratulations to Bernhard and commiserations to Siggi (there’s always February).

Christof, a guest of Siggi, played his fourth round with the Loose Cannons and posted a very respectable 37 Stableford points – clearly feeling right at home.

Attendance at the clubhouse lunch was unfortunately very limited, as most players had to rush off immediately after the long five-hour round.

Cheers

Josef Winter

Convener for 3 weeks

FINAL RESULTS TABLE.

THE WINNER AND HIS PINK BUGGY.

JANUARY CHAMPION PRIZE CEREMONY. CONGRATULATIONS TO BERNHARD.

PICTURES OF THE DAY.