We are playing at Kota Permai next week – thanks to Barry who made this booking. Costs will be RM220/pax inclusive of caddy/buggy. Two tee boxes have been confirmed at 7:30am and we need to be at the tee box 10 mins before tee off … so please be at the club by 7:00am latest.
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Results – Tasik Puteri – 11th March 2014
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What we thought initially was the dreaded haze as we arrived at Tasik Puteri was just early morning mist which soon burned off leaving us to a beautiful day on the course with bright blue clear skies. The course was in pretty good shape although very dry in places. The greens were deadly – dry and fast so those with slopes and undulations were most tricky.
With 5 flights and 18 players we all got off without any fuss and were all back at the clubhouse in good time. There were some good scores posted today – the winner Stuart Taylor with 85 for 39 points and in shared 2nd place was Richard Moss with 107 for 37 points and Glen Wombwell with 100 for 37 points. It must again be noted that players are not calculating their Stableford points correctly and at least 3 or 4 players had to have their score adjusted after the cross check and one player even stated an incorrect handicap on their card …. every player should know their correct handicap before the start of the round … if you can’t remember ask the Convenor or the Handicap Manager.
We had an excellent lunch at the usual Chinese restaurant close to the club – well ordered Glenn Wombwell! …. and Robert Mulliss kindly sponsored the drinks to celebrate his birthday – Thank You Robert! We all said our farewells to Keith Wiggins (Kevin’s brother) who has been joining us for the past few weeks – he is returning shortly back to UK.
Also noted that this was Ray Funnell’s 300th game and Kevin Wiggins’ 201st game today ….. we all look forward to some celebratory refreshments next week!
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Next Game – Tasik Puteri – 11th March 2014
Next week’s game will be at Tasik Puteri with 5 flights booked. Please be at the club by 7:20am.
Results – Port Klang Golf Resort – 4th March 2014
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After playing round Port Klang golf course today I am at a loss as to how this course can refer to itself as a “Golf Resort”. It is by far the worst course we have played on during my time with Loose Cannons and between myself and my partners we could not find one redeeming feature about this course. There is obviously no money being spent at all on routine maintenance …. the tees were so bad it would have been better to tee up in the rough, the fairways were full of ruts and had patches of severe rough growing out of the “fairway” …… and the greens were abysmal – mossy, spongy, SLOW, eroded, uncut, uneven … the fairways I played on at KGPA last week were in far better condition than the greens here at Port Klang. The turf mates were in a shocking state of repair and with the large ruts across the course it was a real adventure (torture) to navigate each hole. 3 of the turf mates broke down during our round.
The weather and bad haze added more gloom and doom to our day out and by the end of the first 9 it was pouring – only positive thing if we can at least try to find one …. is the fact that Allan McNicoll smiled as he got to try out his new tropical rain jacket. The smile was short lived as we had to rough it back to the clubhouse on the last few holes in the heavy rain.
It cleared slightly so after a 5 minute break at the club (shack!) a few of us soldiered on for more punishment on the other 9 holes. The front 9 (we played the back 9 first) were in marginally better condition but not enough to warrant on the “passable golf course scale”.
As a group I feel we need to delete this course from our playing roster as it really does not come close to a playing standard we should be enjoying (even at our standard of golf). Also it’s a fair distance to this course for most and the seafood restaurant we normally retire to after the game seems to have declined in its quality and standards. many thanks to Ian Dickson who chipped in RM200 as a farewell gesture as he’s heading off to UK for a few months …. perhaps the rain of today would get him in the mood for Old Blighty weather!
Out of 16 starters only 8 players managed to finish a complete round …. some smart players retired after 4 or 5 holes. The winner of today, returning after a 2 week China trip, was Glen Wombwell with 101 for 37 points and second place was shared by Martin Walsh, Mike Williams, Ian Dickson and Allan McNicoll all at 32 points. It was certainly good to see a high handicap player winning particularly under such arduous conditions as we experienced today …. well done Glen!
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Next Game – Port Klang Golf Resort – 4th March 2014
Next week Tuesday March 4th, 5 flights have been booked at Port Klang Golf Resort.
Directions :
Take the NKVE to Klang. After exiting the Bukit Raja toll go straight and follow signs for Pelabuhan Klang (the ship sign). As the road starts to curve right move over to the left lane. You will approach another toll. STAY in the LEFT LANE and by-pass this toll. Follow this road passing through one toll. Keep going straight ahead until you reach the sea wall. The golf club is on your right.
Results – Perangsang Templer – 25th February 2014
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The Feb trophy game was played at Perangsang GC. We teed off from 2 tee boxes on time at 0745 hrs. Weather was excellent with a light breeze and the sun continued to shine. The course was in good condition, but like all the others getting very dry and hard. The greens were good, played well and true.
The winner was Dave Hughes with equal lowest gross of 82 for 39 points. In second place was Andrew Robinson and Iain Wise both with 93 for 37 points.
A rather large lunch followed at Tangs, enjoyed by all.
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La Bodega Carlsberg 12th Golf Classic – Tropicana Golf & Country Resort – 21st March 2014
For anyone interested in participating in the La Bodega Carlsberg Golf Classic please take note below:
Next Game – Perangsang Templer – 25th February 2014
The Feb trophy game on the 25th February will now be played at Perangsang GC. Tee off from 2 tee boxes at 0745 hrs. 5 tee boxes booked. Looks like we may need 6 flights.
We will be lunching at the excellent Tang’s Restaurant after the game. Tony has already booked. Please let Andrew (andrew.robinson.golf@gmail.com ) know, if you are NOT joining us, by Monday morning.
Please be at the club by 0720 hrs, latest. Costs. Seniors 100 RM, Youngsters 120 RM (under 55), Members 70 RM. These costs includes caddies.
Results – KGSAAS (LEGS Challenge) – 18th February 2014
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Another very enjoyable day for the 40 players for the LEGS/LCs match. A good day’s golf was had by all. The guys managed to start with 20, with a couple of guests helping us out. Hopefully 2 new members will result. KGSAAS was in very good condition, good run in the dry conditions and the greens played well.
After detailed checking the match score was actually 5/5. Two scores had been entered the wrong way round…!! As in previous games the pairings worked out well with 6 of the 10 matches being very close, within 2 stableford points. So…. after 3 LEGS games, the ladies lead by 14/13 matches and the LCs lead by 3 points…!! 1191/1188…. Unbelievably close….
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Many thanks to Pauline Lacey for some of the contributed photos.
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Next Game – KGSAAS (LEGS Challenge) – 18th February 2014
February 18th we will be playing the LEGS match at KGSAAS. 10 flights have been booked.
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