2 Day Competiton – Ayer Keroh & Tiara Melaka – 9th & 10th April
Ayer Keroh – 9th April
Report
All arrived on time at Ayer Keroh and we teed off at 1015 hrs. Pleasant conditions, tree lined course, and even crocodiles basking on the lake banks.!! But the course is getting a little tired, with the second 9 also having very heavily sanded greens, which made putting a bit of a lottery. The scores reflected the challenges of the course on the day.
All participants bought prizes along to be distributed during the 2 days of the competition. Handicaps for the competition had been levelled and assessed, hopefully to give all a chance.
Winner on the day was Bernard ocb from Kevin with 89 for 35 points, (Bottle of wine). 6th place Andrew 104, 27 points (bottle of wine) and 10th place was the very heavily favoured Ray , who as a result, scored 121 for 15 points….(box of balls).
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| Mister Potato sponsorship signs were seen all over the golf course …. of course in the snack shop there were none to be found |
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| Smiling now … maybe not later |
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| Loose Cannons prepare to head off to 1st tee |
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| Bernard takes on some fluids |
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| Smiling Ted |
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| Kevin as always smartly turned out for the big event |
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| Erol blasts his drive off on the 1st |
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| The Loose Cannons Southern Tour Team at Ayer Keroh Golf Course, Melaka |
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| Vincent tees off on 1st hole |
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| Glen putts looked on by caddy |
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| An array of signs at a tee box with again a high emphasis on Mister Potato |
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| The viking Hans heads off on the 1st |
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| Glen prepares for the par 3 over water |
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| Bernard overshoots the green but is dry |
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| The beautiful scenery of Ayer Keroh |
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| Bernard doing some gardening |
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| Tip toe through the tulips with Glen |
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| Glen and Bernard waiting on the tee box |
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| Glen watches as Bernard’s ball heads to the jungle |
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| Stuart’s ball lies in the rough … but not for long |
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| Bernard assesses the situation |
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| 9th hole at Ayer Keroh |
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| Bernard blasts off on the second 9 |
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| Glen drives on a tricky par 4 through a corridor of trees |
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| Some of the greens on the back 9 were rather poor because of heavy sanding |
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| Mister Potato continues his marketing campaign |
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| An elevated view at one of the tee boxes as Bernard and Glen prepare to tee off |
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| Glen moves a small “loose impediment” |
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| The back 9 became a little boring and some of the holes were very similar |
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| Gong time …. watched carefully by Mister Potato |
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| Another heavily sanded green |
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| Short par 3 close to finish |
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| Glen recovers well from the rough |
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| Bernard shows his prowess in the sand |
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| Glen making his final push at the end of the round |
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| A tricky shot close to a tree for Glen |
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| Finishing hole at last |
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| A well guarded green on par 3 |
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| Glen pitches up to yet another sanded green |
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| View back down the par 3 |
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| Panorama view of par 3 hole |
Dinner – 9th April
For the evening’s frivolities, Andrew, who had meticulously planned the evening’s cuisine, deftly directed everyone to the planned restaurant, only to discover that the establishment did not allow or serve alcohol…!! Very quickly we moved onto alternative location, where a good evening was had by all. Andrew was quickly renamed “Nyonya Robinson” which I’m sure will stick for some time to come.
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| Andrew Robinson recommended the best Nyonya restaurant in Melaka for dinner …. unfortunately it was dry and didn’t even allow us to consume our own wine |
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| Dejected Loose Cannon’s at the Amy Heritage Nyonya Restaurant realising there was no alcohol! By this stage Mr Robinson’s face was ashen gray at the prospect that he couldn’t consume his wine. |
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| Dinner at a Chinese seafood restaurant after a failed attempt to eat at halal dry Nyonya restaurant. Mr Andrew Robinson now renamed “Nyonya Robinson” |
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| After dinner some LC’s headed for some additional refreshments at Hard Rock Cafe |
Tiara Melaka – 10th April
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| Tiara Melaka was in great shape – our golf not so |
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Teed off at 1015 hrs at Tiara, for the second day of the competition. The course was in excellent condition, the greens were as usual challenging, and everyone enjoyed their day’s golf, on an easier course. Scores were much better.
The leaders, after the first day, in the third flight, were on the 18th with one of three possible winners. Kevin, as usual creeping quietly up, with Hans leading by 3 points, from Bernard. Then the drama…( see pic). Hans’s drive lodged between 2 trees, took a penalty shot, and then proceeded to put his next shot into the greenside bunker…and….
The winner on the day .. Bernard 84 for 39 points, (bottle of wine), Ray was 6th (bottle of wine), with Erol 10 th (bottle of wine). Ted P also had 84 which included 3 birdies, 5 pars and rather too many 3 and 4 putts…!!
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| Today’s sponsor is Hi-Rev |
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| Glen blast off on 1st tee |
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| Andrew complete with hangover tees off to clear the cobwebs |
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| The leading group of 4 prepare for their final push in the 2 day competition |
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| Andrew gets his head down and starts to play some great golf |
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| Glenis about to hit this ball into a bunker and cause a small debate over the use of a rake |
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| The greens were tricky and fast but played true |
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| A short par 3 with trouble in front |
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| Mister Potato again was out in full marketing force at Tiara Melaka |
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| A great par 5 with the green over water – Stuart managed to put 2 balls in here |
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| Andrew recovering from an awful tee shot |
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| Some great water features on this course |
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| We cannot get away from Mister Potato |
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| Andrew heads for trouble on this difficult par 4 |
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| Sometimes it pays to “take time to smell the flowers” |
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| The 9th hole |
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| Par 3 over water |
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| The group behind us in trouble in the water |
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| An interesting hole with two options on how to head to the green – I chose the wrong option! |
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| Glen plays cautiously which pays off |
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| Glen heading home |
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| Andrew is in full swing today and feeling better again |
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| Andrew got into a little trouble on this hole from recollection |
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| This is where Hans Berger’s ball ended up after his tee shot at the 18th hole! |
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| Andrew throws up a lot of sand from his bunker shot – unfortunately the ball rolled back into the bunker |
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| Panorama at Tiara Melaka |
Final Results
Full aggregated results are attached for the 2 day comp.
1st place : Bernard 74 points. Trophy + Wine
2nd place : Kevin 73 points Box of balls
6th place : Ted 61 points ( ocb ) Vincent. A very professional looking golf cap
10th place Ray 51 points. Prize to next in line Erol / Glen
An excellent Nyonya dinner (discovered by accident), at Bistro 1673 on Jonkers Street was thoroughly enjoyed by all, including the good band.
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Loose Cannons Golf Day – Orna – 11th April
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Normal Cannons game, handicaps and rules played at Orna GC. As at Ayer Keroh, the course and clubhouse were looking a little tired. The course was busy with touring Koreans, but we managed to tee off slightly early, but without the booked caddies. Bernard was suffering from the previous evening’s excesses and as a result gave everyone else a chance…
Jeff who has been vociferously complaining about his high handicap, during recent weeks, has at last corrected it….!! An excellent round of 91 for 48 points, resulted in a cut of 12, beating Andrew who had a 95 for 41 points . Cut 1.
We were lucky with the weather for all 3 days. Everyone got on well together, all returned home safely , and a good time I believe was had by all.
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| Panorama at Orna Golf Club |
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| Getting ready at 1st hole on the east Course |
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| Kevin immaculately turned out again for this outing |
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| The Ozzies scowling at the poms |
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| Jeff tees off on 1st hole, East Course |
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| Panorama of 1st hole, East Course |
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| Tricky greens again today |
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| Ted shows how to hit a great shot from the bunker |
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| The undulating fairways at Orna |
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| Ted on the dance floor |
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| Kevin hits a great shot out of the bunker – unfortunately it’s Stuart’s ball! |
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| A great par 5 where almost everyone had trouble |
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| Panorama of par 5 |
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| Decisions … go for green or play safe |
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| Ted hits off on par 3 over water |
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| 9th hole, East course |
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| 9th hole, East Course |
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| Island green par 3 on West Course |
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| Kevin tees off on island green par 3 |
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| Everyone made the green and parred this hole |
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| Kevin’s shorts need some vertical hold adjustment |
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| Beautiful houses beside golf course |
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| Ted coming to grips with his putting |
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| Jeff continues his accumulation of points |
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| Signage |
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| Orna is a great design but needs a little more TLC |
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| A blue kingfisher stands guard |
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| Ted fluffs his drive |
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| Jeff heads down the last hole on the West Course with over 40 points already in the bag |
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| Panorama at Orna Golf Club |
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