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CONTRIBUTORS' PROFILE

CONTENTS 04

A Golfing Journey Back through Time Discovering The Roots of Golf in Indonesia

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daniel@golfindonesia.biz Management Edo Frese edo@golfindonesia.biz Group Editor in Chief Angela Richardson angela@golfindonesia.biz

WILLIAM ASHBEE A new arrival in Jakarta and recent politics graduate, William works in the commodities sector.

A single figure handicapper having learnt the game in England, he has certainly arrived in golfing heaven here in Indonesia.

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MASTER'S 2013

Aussie Rules!

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EQUIPMENT REVIEW

Calvin Klein Golf Spring 2013 Advertising Campaign 09

MEET THE CADDY

Riri Sundari Purnama Partner on the Field 10

Sales

MEET THE GOLFER

Stephen Lindskog Local Swedish pro and former Volvo Masters of Malaysia winner

Editor Daniel Kasenda

FEATURED GOLF COURSE

GOLFING ABROAD

Golf's Golden Coast

Susi Nock susi@golfindonesia.biz

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TIPS AND TRICKS

Chapter One: Grip Distribution 13

Dian Mardianingsih

Kanpai! at Takumi Restaurant

dian@golfindonesia.biz Graphics Frederick Ng fred@golfindonesia.biz Finance & Admin Pertiwi Gianto Putri tiwi@golfindonesia.biz Lini Verawaty lini@golfindonesia.biz Contributors William Ashbee

FOOD AND DRINK

DANIEL KASENDA Daniel Kasenda is an avid golfer who enjoys the challenge of placing a small ball into a 4.25 inches-sized hole that's lying somewhere in the middle of an incredibly large open area filled with "hazards". He can usually be found playing in Pangkalan Jati Golf Club, his favorite golf course and childhood playground.

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INDONESIA MASTERS

Wiesberger Clinches The 2013 CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters

EDITOR'S NOTE cultural favourite for many golfers in Indonesia. So we’re delighted with the opportunity to give you a review on Rawamangun from our single handicapped golfer, Simon Reynolds.

Tony Blacker Daniel Kasenda Simon Reynolds Patrick Stuart Rolf Tjalsma

Moreover, in our first issue, we have an interview with local Swedish professional golfer, Stephen Lindskog, and a review of golfing in Algarve, Portugal, one of the nicest spots in the world to golf. On top of that, we have golf tips and equipment reviews to help you improve your game. Tony Blacker, PGA member and Head Coach of Aserra Golf Academy, shares his advice on the golf fundamentals.

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SIMON REYNOLDS Simon fell in love with the game of golf at an early age. Watching Happy Gilmore when he was 12, Simon was hooked, and to this day thanks Adam Sandler’s genius in the film for his passion for the game. His golfing hero is more refined and mature these days, and he continues his spiritual quest to model his golf game on Ben Hogan’s perfect golf swing.

He’s currently planning a trip to play jungle golf in Papua at the Rimba Irian Golf Club.

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WANDY WAURAN Part Time Golfer, Full Time Golf Enthusiast, owner of Big Fish Golf Indonesia, Performance Clubfitting, wandy@ bfgindonesia.com

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elcome to the very first edition of Golf Indonesia, brought to you by the same group of people who gave you Jakarta Expat and Bali Expat. Without a doubt, golf in Indonesia is thriving. Its golf courses are constantly filled by a growing number of golfers, who are both diverse in skills and nationalities. The amount and variety of golf courses in Indonesia are also staggering, whether they’re in or outside Jakarta, near the coastline or mountains, or through the jungle and cities. Moreover, there’s no shortage of interesting news and information in Indonesia and around the golf world, whether about new golf equipment coming out, essential tips from pros, or which golfer is having a meltdown.

That’s why we’re thrilled to publish a golf magazine to the large and growing community of golfers in Indonesia We’ll have regular columns, interviews, updates and reviews on the latest golf news, equipment, courses and tips.

All packed in a very handy and accessible format which you can hold in your hands or view from our website.

It’s all very exciting, and we’re all keen on contributing our part in helping the golf community and scene grow in Indonesia. One of our aims is to see golf flourish in Indonesia across all people, whether they’re young, old, from here or overseas. We are looking forward to what our local and international contributors have to say, and see their passion and dedication for golf be expressed in their pieces.

We're sure our magazine can offer something for seasoned and new golfers, including beginners who are interested in the sport itself.

So, what better way in introducing the very first issue of Golf Indonesia than with an article on the very first golf course in Indonesia, Jakarta Golf Club in Rawamangun?

Originally named Batavia Golf Club, but locally known as Rawamangun, it was founded in 1872 by Mr.A Gray and Mr. T.C. Wilson. Much has changed in Jakarta Golf Club since its inception, after going through independence and World War II. And yet it remains a historic and

But we can’t end our first editor’s note without a quick mention to last month’s thrilling Masters and a hearty salute to Adam Scott and Australia. After going through a tense final round and playoff, Adam Scott made a birdie on the second playoff hole, to beat Angel Cabrera and become the first ever Australian to win the Green Jacket. Greg Norman couldn’t have been more proud.

Congratulations, Australia!

We hope you enjoy our first edition and we look forward to providing you more issues in the future. So, look out for us every month and pick up your free copy! Also, remember to check our website at www. golfindonesia.biz. And if you would like to contribute or share your amusing and interesting golf jokes and stories, feel free to contact us at info@golfindonesia.biz.

See you at the golf course!

Golf Indonesia Team

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FEATURED GOLF COURSE

BY SIMON REYNOLDS

A GOLFING JOURNEY

Back through Time Discovering The Roots of Golf in Indonesia THE JAKARTA GOLF CLUB EST. 1872

THE OLDEST GOLF COURSE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

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stablished in 1872, the Jakarta Golf Club is the oldest Golf Club in Southeast Asia. The original name of the golf club was known as the Batavia Golf Club and the founders were Mr. A. Gray and Mr. TC Wilson from Britain.

They had a team of 16 members who developed the very first Golf Club in Indonesia at the time. To put this into historical context, the oldest surviving golf club in Canada and North America is the Montreal Golf Club, which was established in 1873. The oldest Golf Club in Asia is the Royal Calcutta Golf Club, which was

established in 1829 and the very first Golf Club to be established outside of the British Isles.

Brunei, Malaysia or Singapore, official British colonies during this period.

The Batavia Golf Club’s first location was in the Gambir area called Koningsplein, which is today occupied by Monas, Jakarta’s national monument.

From here the long story of the golf club begins and the seed of Indonesian Golf planted. The East India company captured Java from the Dutch in 1811, so it is fair to assume there would have been a considerable population of British in Batavia at the time who were attracted to the region by lucrative trading opportunities. Otherwise, one would assume the oldest Golf club is to be located in Sarawak,

From Koningsplein the course relocated once more to Bukit Duri (in Manggerai area) which is now taken up by residential housing. The course moved to Rawamangun in 1934—there was a vacuum of 20 years when the course was still in Koningsplein; however there were no staff or caretakers to take care of the course, although the British members of the club continued to play privately at leisure despite the decrepit conditions and lack of maintenance of the course.

But as long as they could play, they were content.

An English consulate to the Dutch Indies held a meeting in his house to create the revival of the Batavia Golf Club. In 1911 the Golf Club relocated to Bukit Duri, Manggarai and then in 1934 moved to Rawamangun which is the location to this day.

Till the year 1926, the members of the Batavia Golf Club were mainly Englishmen and also a few Americans and Dutch. The American company, General Motors, established the first car manufacturing plant in 1927–soon after many more Americans began to arrive in Batavia, although the British members of the Golf Club

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were still the majority. All the Golf clubs and the Golf balls were also imported from England. In 1930, the committee of Batavia Golf Club was established for the first time, consisting of eight members, five British, two Americans and one Dutchman. In 1934, by the supporting finances of the Dutch officials, Bukit Duri Golf Club was relocated to Rawamangun which was at that time still located in the outskirts of the city. It was not until after Indonesia’s independence in 1945 that the golf club was officially renamed the Jakarta Golf Club.

Since moving to Rawamangun, the Jakarta Golf Club committee soon decided this was to be the permanent location. So the committee began to develop the course and its facilities for its members. The total area of the site covers 36 hectares, which includes 18 holes, 3,500 various trees, and 19 water hazards strategically placed around the course. The club’s committee understood the importance of a golf club as a meeting point for expatriates living in Jakarta to socialize.

THE COURSE TODAY The Jakarta Golf Club is a Par 71 compact and relatively short course, designed within a limited area. It is 5,576m off the Blue Tee’s and although the course is not

long, the course is challenging, with large mature trees guarding the fairways and well placed water hazards and bunkers on every hole to punish errant shots. For golfers who enjoy playing traditional English parkland ‘tree-lined’ courses, the Jakarta Golf club will be enjoyable.

I was excited to play Indonesia’s oldest golf course, stepped in all its history, on a wonderful Wednesday morning. I arrived with ample time before my morning tee-off to get a feel for the club before tee off. The clubhouse was recently renovated in 2011 and is more open and spacious with large open areas with views of the golf course.

The first tee box is only a couple of meters from the restaurant's outdoor seating area, and I enjoyed my morning coffee and bubur ayam whilst watching the morning golfers tee off metres away down the first fairway.

The Jakarta Golf Club is a walking course and it’s refreshing to see no concrete cart paths and golf buggies darting around the course. Just lots of senior golfers and their caddies enjoying their morning exercise in the tropical sun. Wednesday is ‘senior’ day, and senior golfers enjoy discounted green-fees. Walking around the

course allows one to appreciate the course layout and design, which is very natural along with the abundance or mature trees lining the fairways offering shade from the tropical sun or causing headaches for golfers' wayward tee-shots, thus emphasizing the importance of hitting the ball straight.

This charming short, tight and tree-lined course which is predominately flat, is not a course which must be overpowered.

The course rewards accurate and straight golfers, who treat the course with the respect Indonesia’s oldest course deserves.

Several holes were memorable: Hole No#2, Handicap Index 1, is a 368m Par four. There is a large pond infront of the teebox and a sliced drive will land on the toll road to Tanjung Priok or a fade may land in a stream right of the fairway. An ideal tee-off is a well struck 3-wood to this tight tree lined fairway, leaving a solid long iron to the green. Hole No#5 is another gem of a hole, the parfour plays just 338m but the water hazard on the right side of the fairway, about 175–230m down, makes the landing area very tight from the tee box. An ideal tee-off will require a gentle draw landing left side of the fairway, leaving a precise short-iron to a small green

surrounded by three bunkers.

Unfortunately my drive was a fade and not the draw required and I was rightfully penalised with a one-shot penalty. The course may sound easy due to its short yardage, but the tight tree-lined fairways, plentiful bunkers and well placed water hazards will offer many a challenge for golfers of all abilities. Long hitters may seldom require to use their driver and a 3-wood or a 2-iron stroke would be adequate on most par-fours and par-fives.

'The Jakarta Golf Club is a walking course and it’s refreshing to see no concrete cart paths and golf buggies darting around the course.'

I thoroughly enjoyed my morning walk around Indonesia’s oldest golf course. Golf was invented for walking and those who think golf does not qualify as a sport should play golf in the tropical heat for four and a half hours. They may quickly change their mind. A recent study in the US revealed that walking 18 holes can burn up to 1,250 calories, whilst walking

with a caddy. In the tropical heat perhaps even more? The majority of the modern golf courses in Jakarta and its outskirts were designed for the use of golf carts, which some may enjoy and some may not. I myself prefer the walk, walking from shot to shot to your own ball, giving yourself time and space to prepare and contemplate between shots and visualize your next shot. Golfing in our Garden of Eden surrounded by huge trees, numerous plants and singing birds, and for a moment, one may forget they’re living in an overpopulated, congested and polluted Southeast Asian metropolis and can simply enjoy the moment.

Golf at The Jakarta Golf Club is very affordable especially midweek, and its strategic location in Rawamangun will take no longer than 30 minutes from the SCBD area of town or Jakarta’s central hotels during the early mornings.

The location is just off the toll road on the way towards Tanjung Priok. The Clubhouse serves a large selection of Indonesian, Korean and Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices to replenish your hearty appetite. There is also a two-tiered driving range with 54 bays with an excellent putting, chipping and bunker practice facility adjacent to the clubhouse.

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MEET THE GOLFER

BY DANIEL KASENDA

MEET

STEPHEN LINDSKOG

Local Swedish pro and former Volvo Masters of Malaysia winner ▶ HI STEPHEN, PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF.

▶ Hi, my name is Stephen Lindskog, born in Nigeria and raised in Sweden. I’m a professional golfer and turned pro in 1990. ▶ FIRSTLY, I’D LIKE TO ASK YOU WHAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT THE LATEST MASTERS. DID YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE PLAYER IN THE TOURNAMENT?

▶ It was a good tournament, and I’m glad that Australia got their first win in the Masters. And of course, I had a favourite, Tiger Woods! I think he played very well but it was not meant to be. He was in the top five and I think that it was a good finish. ▶ HOW DOES A PRO LIKE YOURSELF GET INTO GOLF?

▶ Well, I got into golf because of my dad. He made a rule that the family and I had to go with him to the golf course every weekend. This started way back when I was 13 years old, and I didn’t really have any choice because I had to follow them to the golf course whether I played or not. I would usually have to wait

in the clubhouse until they were done, and then I thought why should I wait in the clubhouse doing nothing? So I decided to go out there and see what goes on the actual golf course. So for the first few rounds, I decided to caddy for my mum.

But I also saw my two brothers hitting the ball left and right, and so I asked my mum, "Aren’t they supposed to hit the ball in one area?" and my mum said yes.

So I asked my brothers, "Why don’t you hit your ball in one area instead of going to the trees all the time?" Then they asked me to try to hit the ball myself. So I took the club and asked them how to hold the club. They replied to me, "You can’t even hold the club and you still want to hit the ball into the middle or to the area."

So I took the club and took a swing, and totally missed the ball!

My brothers fell on the ground laughing! I felt pretty ashamed but then I told my dad I really wanted to learn golf. That’s how I got into it. ▶ WERE THERE ANY GOLFERS YOU LOOKED UP TO OR WERE INSPIRED BY?

▶ My swing is old-school, Ben Hogan style. I went to golf school to get a degree, and in school they taught us about Ben Hogan.

There, I learned the fundamentals and the old school style of golf.

▶ When I began to get into the game of golf, and to understand what it’s all about, I admired Johnny Miller. I admired him because he was one of the best golfers during my time growing up as a golfer. I also admired Ben Hogan, and in modern times, Tiger Woods. But Johnny Miller and Ben Hogan are my two favourites.

Regarding Tiger Woods, he’s changed his swings and I’ve never changed mine. But Tiger is Tiger, and he can change his swing over and over again. I really don’t recommend it unless you’re Tiger Woods himself or if you can do it!

But there’s really only one Tiger!

▶ WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE YOUR

▶ Being a golf professional, I’ve been through many brands. I’ve worked with PING, Mizuno, TaylorMade, Spalding, and now I’m working with Nike. So in my golf bag, you’ll find Nike equipment and clubs. But I hardly change my drivers and I don’t replace my golf clubs often unless they’re broken. I sometimes get help on club fitting from my good friend, Wandy who has a shop, Big Fish Golf. That’s where I go to do my fittings and I’m happy with the work they do there.

STRENGTHS OR WEAKNESSES?

▶ Hmm, that’s a good question because I wouldn’t say I’m strong in any area. But I wouldn’t say that I’m also weak in any area, either. I feel that I’m pretty much an all-round player, and that I can do almost anything. I can putt well, chip well, drive the ball well, and I don’t feel like I’m exactly weak or strong in one area. Also, whenever there’s a weakness, I always practice and improve myself. However, if I had to choose, maybe putting. Because I work so hard in putting, but it’s still pretty difficult to get good control with the putter. ▶ WHAT ABOUT YOUR SWING? DO YOU FOLLOW SOMEONE’S STYLE LIKE TIGER WOODS?

▶ SO WHAT’S IN YOUR GOLF BAG? DO YOU CHANGE OFTEN OR DO CLUB FITTING?

▶ I KNOW YOU’VE PLAYED IN A LOT OF GOLF TOURNAMENTS. DO YOU HAVE ANY MEMORABLE ONES? ▶ Well, amateur and professional golf tournaments are so different.

Amateur tournaments are fun because your family and friends are around you, so it’s kind of like a family thing. When it’s professional tournaments, you’re on our own, and you often have to travel alone. So professional tournaments are quite a different ball game. In both cases however, I have really great memories.

What really sparked my desire to become a professional golf player was my victory in Spain, when I won the Spanish Amateur Open (1989). That gave me the confidence to become a professional golfer. My best win and highlight of my career was the Volvo Masters in Malaysia (2000).

That was really the highlight of my golf career, and I won in the playoffs, too. I remember that very well. ▶ TELL US ABOUT YOUR 10-YEAROLD SON PAUL KCILINDSKOG. I SEE

HE’S AN AVID GOLFER, AND A GOOD ONE, TOO.

▶ Right now, I’m just introducing KCI to golf, and don’t have any plans for him to become a professional golfer.

I’m just using golf to train and discipline my son, and hopefully for education. Golf has taught me so many things in life. But I can see he has made great progress in golf, and I’m surprised because it wasn’t really in my plans. He’s played in many junior golf tournaments, and he’s won a couple of them. Lately he won the qualification for the Junior Golf Championship in San Diego, and it’s going to be his third trip. And I’m impressed since he’s only 10 years old, and I remembered when I started golf at 13 years.

It really is an eye opener for me, and we’ll see where he will end up, but there’s really no pressure on him, and I just wish him well. ▶ SO HOW DID YOU END UP IN INDONESIA? AND WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE GOLF COURSE HERE?

▶ I think I arrived here in 1996, and that was just for a Christmas vacation because my parents used to live and work here in Jakarta. I only came for a Christmas visit and now I’m here. I guess I’m still visiting! Regarding golf courses, I can’t pick one because there are so many good golf courses here in Indonesia. I like them all because they have their own different challenges. Each golf course here has its own character and a different way of playing, different toughness, different grass. So I love them all. ▶ WHAT’S IT LIKE THEN LIVING HERE?

▶ Well, Indonesia is a beautiful country. And I really love living here. I focus on what I can get out of the country, and also give back to the country. I can’t complain if I’ve lived here for 20 years, althoughI think that wasn’t in my plans. But I’m still here, which means I must really like the place and enjoy just doing my thing, that is golf. And really, if it wasn’t for golf, I don’t think I would be here.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND THE INTERVIEW, STEPHEN!

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MASTER'S 2013

© KYODO/LANDOV, NPR

BY WANDY WAURAN

2013 MASTERS

AUSSIE RULES! AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. Adam Scott finally broke through and captured his 1st Major Tournament win.

He beat Angel Cabrera on the 2nd hole of the playoff with a clutch birdie putt.

That same birdie putt also gave Australia its first ever Masters Champion. The Land Down Under can now rest the disappointing spirits of Greg Norman who has had many forgettable moments at Augusta.

Back to Scott, his Masters 2013 performance is a realization of his game’s potential. His golf swing is undoubtedly one of the best swings in golf and he simply put a ball-striking clinic on the final round. Scott would have won going away had he not missed at least three to four very makeable putts.

I hope Adam Scott will take full advantage of this floodgate's opening and continue winning major tournaments. Oh wait…

When does the ban on anchoring putters take effect? Scott employs a broom putter (anchored to his chest) that will soon be illegal in tournament play.

It will be interesting to see how Mr. Scott will adjust.

His putting was considered a weakness before he put the long putter in play.

Nevertheless, Adam Scott will continue to have great success on tour, he is just too talented and winning this year’s Masters will only get him over the hump.

As far as his putting goes, maybe he can ask Steve Stricker for some tips.

TEENAGE DREAM Guan Tianlang was not only the youngest player in tournament history, he

was on to be the youngest player ever to make the cut.

Here are some names of professionals who missed the cut: Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter, Webb Simpson, Hunter Mahan. These big names were beaten at the Masters week by a 14-yearold Chinese amateur golfer. What made this more remarkable is that he was assessed a one-stroke penalty for slow play. It is beyond me why there was not another player who was also penalized. If anyone was paying attention, most of the threesomes took over five hours to finish their round. Guan said that he had trouble picking a club since the wind was swirling.

Every golfer can sympathize with that. Guan showed a lot of class by accepting the penalty and not making a big fuss over it. Pretty good for someone who is 14.

TIGER RULES? The tournament committee had another controversial call that involved the #1 golfer in the world, Tiger Woods. By the time you read this article, you will have known about Tiger receiving a two-stroke penalty for an improper drop. The issue: Why wasn’t Tiger disqualified from the tournament from signing an incorrect scorecard?

Let us resolve this issue.

This is what Tiger said in an interview after he finished his second round: “So I went back to where I played it from, but I went two yards further backand I took, tried to take, two yards off the shot of what I felt I hit.”

He was talking about the drop he had to make after

his ball found the water hazard in front of the 15th green.

Rule 26-1—The player may under the penalty of one stroke—a. Proceed under the stroke and distance provision of rule 27-1 playing a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played.

“Two yards back”, and, “as nearly as possible at the spot”, does not correlate, right? Although it was not his intent, Tiger did improperly drop his ball.

He inadvertently admitted to doing so in his postround interview. Why wasn’t he DQed after signing a wrong scorecard?

Apparently, the tournament committee was fully aware of the breach before Tiger finished his round and signed his scorecard.

The committee decided incorrectly that the drop was a non-issue. They did not bother to inform Tiger of the possible issue because they did not think such an issue exists. Due to this error, the committee used an “out” in the form of : Rule 33-7, Disqualification Penalty; Committee Discretion—A penalty of disqualification may in exceptional individual cases be waived , modified or imposed if the Committee considers such action warranted. Any penalty less than disqualification must not be waived or modified.

In conclusion, all things being equal, would the committee use this “out” if the player had been a certain 14-year-old?

Chinese golfer?

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EQUIPMENT REVIEW © CALVIN KLEIN GOLF

Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], today unveiled the Spring 2013 advertising campaign for Calvin Klein Golf men’s and women’s apparel.

The Spring 2013 Calvin Klein Golf creative was photographed in New York City by renowned photographer, Daniel Jackson.

The campaign features models Mathias Lauridsen and Edita Vilkeviciute and was produced under the creative direction of CRK, Calvin Klein, Inc.’s in-house advertising agency.

Launched in 2008, Calvin Klein Golf is designed under the direction of Kevin Carrigan, the Global Creative Director for the company’s ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, and Calvin Klein Jeans brands. Apparel in the line is designed in keeping with the modern aesthetic of the Calvin Klein brand featuring clean lines, classic cuts, and color palettes which seamlessly transition from the fairways to the clubhouse and beyond.

The Calvin Klein Golf brand is currently available in 32 countries worldwide, and is sold in major retailers in Asia and Japan. It is

CALVIN KLEIN GOLF ANNOUNCES THEIR SPRING 2013 ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

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offered in leading department stores, malls and golf shops in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Calvin Klein, Inc. is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women’s and men’s designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide. Brands/ lifestyles include Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear. Product lines

under the various Calvin Klein brands include women’s dresses and suits, men's dress furnishings and tailored clothing, men’s and women's sportswear and bridge and collection apparel, golf apparel, jeanswear, underwear, fragrances, eyewear, women’s performance apparel, hosiery, socks, footwear, swimwear, jewelry, watches, outerwear, handbags, small leather goods, and home furnishings (including furniture).

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MEET THE CADDY

BY SUSI NOCK

PARTNER ON THE FIELD MEET RIRI. Your attractive, fun, outgoing, smart caddy with a sweet personality. Riri is a college student who has worked in two sophisticated and semi-private golf courses.

Although she's faced difficulties in education while caddying, she vows to never give up. She is now working at one of the most luxurious golf courses in Central Jakarta, Senayan National Golf Club. She is also taking computer courses to develop her knowledge during her busy working hours as a caddy.

And working as a caddy is not an easy job to do and every golf course has their own way of recruiting and training their caddies.

Riri explains that she has to study trying to find ways to help the golfers feel every swing, and help every slightly off-centre strike including every missed fairway, strategy,

and distance to hazards.

Very importantly, Riri must know the right line for the drives and the slopes on the greens whilst helping the golfer with the club selection. Moreover, one more important part of the job is to keep a golfer, and in particular a high handicap one, to think positive. Riri explains, the course trains the caddies very hard for about two to three months and that still doesen’t mean that they will get the job.

Yet Riri’s training brought her straight to the field to increase her knowledge about golf so that she will be able to advise on the line and speed.

Everyone knows that carrying a golf bag and walking alongside golfers for more than four hours is no doubt, an exhausting ordeal. But Riri says its also very lively. Making fun of her buddies on the green and socializing with the

golfers are fun activities during the game, Riri explains while giggling.

Riri goes on to say that when the exhausting game finishes, then comes an integral part of the caddy life – the tip.

It's time to find out how much the golfer is about to tip and the delicate business of passing it over.

Often the golfer has to extract it from his or her wallet, which is usually buried in the golf bag and takes a while to find.

Riri goes on to say that the golfer can simply either give the tip and say, "Thanks", or tuck the tip into the the caddy's palm and try to pass it discretely over as they shake the golfer’s hand.

Either way, Riri is happy, as a tip indicates a job well done for the caddy!

CADDY PROFILE Full Name Riri Sundari Purnama Hobby Swimming, shopping & hanging out with friends Why Senayan Gc They provide medical, etc. unlike the other courses Working Hour 5am–finish (Tuesday–Sunday)/Monday: Off Years Experience as Caddy Five years

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GOLFING ABROAD

BY BRUCE HAWKER

GOLF'S GOLDEN COAST Blessed with more annual sunshine than anywhere else in Europe and with 150km of stunning coastline, Portugal’s Algarve region is one of the world’s top golfing destinations

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ortugal may be suffering from the European economic downturn, but its southern coastline known as The Algarve continues to be the most desirable destination in Europe for golfing holidays with a host of great courses and superb hotels dotted along the coast.

Visitors arrive at Faro International Airport, just a two and a half hour flight from London or Paris, and the best way to enjoy a golfing trip to the region is to rent a car and venture out from one of the resorts to discover the different courses.

Most of the courses are within a 1-hour drive of each other with an excellent highway running almost the full length of the coast.

The Algarve has a varied geography with long beaches backed by sand dunes and natural lagoons in the east and picturesque rocky coves with protected beaches in the west.

A rich history dating back to pre-

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Roman times holds ancient ruins within historic towns and cities.

One of those cities, Silves, with its own Moorish castle, was once the capital city of the region when much of the Iberian peninsular was under Moorish occupation between the sixth and the thirteenth centuries.

From east to west, there are over 30 championship golf courses, an important aspect of the region’s economy, creating a golf tourism market that combats the seasonality of beach and sun tourism during the summer.

THE ALGARVE’S TOP COURSES

The west coast is characterized by magnificent beaches where the open Atlantic ocean creates a backdrop of rolling waves that make the area into one of Europe’s top surfing destinations. The Algarve is also a paradise for gourmets with excellent local produce such as fresh seafood from the Atlantic and although little is known internationally about the region’s wine, this is changing fast. Small wine producers have made considerable investments over recent years and the Algarve is fast gaining recognition for quality as opposed to quantity, where some are now calling it the new California of Europe.

Which course would be considered the best in the Algarve is arguable, and like anywhere else, the judging depends as much on criteria as on the quality of the course itself.

For the pro golfer or low handicapper one of the best is no doubt the Oceânico Victoria Course in the Vilamoura Resort.

There are four further courses in the resort, not to mention a 1000-berth yacht marina, but the Victoria is the most recent of the five courses and has been home to the PGA Portugal Masters Tournament every year since 2007 hosting great players such as José Maria Olazabal, Lee Westwood and Miguel Ángel Jiménez.

The course, covering some 90 hectares of parkland terrain is the most recent project in Portugal from Arnold Palmer, and is of a par 72 championship layout, measuring 6609 metres from the back tees.

For sheer beauty, also matched with a challenge for the low handicapper, there are three courses that stand out above the rest. Palmares in the western Algarve offers breathtaking scenery that can be appreciated from most of the course, with views over a river estuary, beaches and the nearby bay of Lagos. On the outward nine of the 5,961 metre par 72 course, five of the holes are authentic links set amongst the sand dunes with the other holes extending through hillsides and valleys with almond and fig trees, palms and pines and lofty views.

The Vale do Lobo Resort, just 20 minutes from Faro International Airport, has its famous Royal Course with the cliff-top par-three 16th officially dubbed the most photographed hole in the world.

Nearby, within the exclusive Quinta do Lago estate is the San Lorenzo course. This magnificent Joseph Lee and

'FOR THE PRO GOLFER OR LOW HANDICAPPER ONE THE BEST IS NO DOUBT THE OCEÂNICO VICTORIA COURSE IN THE VILAMOURA RESORT.' Pine Cliffs Resort and the Luxury Collection Sheraton Algarve Hotel with its own excellent 9-hole course that boasts the famous “Devil’s Parlour” a stunning hole demanding a shot from the tee across a chasm in the sandstone cliffs overlooking the ocean.

Rocky Roquemore 18-hole layout scores high in the ratings of Europe’s top courses and comprises several scenic and testing holes culminating in the memorable 18th with an exhilarating approach to the well defended green across a lake.

Much of the course is set alongside the stunning Ria Formosa lagoon and natural park.

WHERE TO STAY

is the brand new Conrad Algarve Resort. This is a modern luxury resort hotel of exacting standards that opened in September last year and has already claimed its place as one of the top properties in the region.

In Quinta Lago and just a stone’s throw from nearby Vale do Lobo

Some 20km to the west lies the

These are just four of 30 courses in the region and there really is something for everyone.

Often regarded as the most exclusive luxury resort in the Algarve is Vila Vita Parc. Set roughly half way along the coast if has its own pitch and putt course but more importantly is within easy reach of courses to the east and west. A member of Leading Hotels of The World, Vila Vita Parc also has one of the only two two-star Michelin restaurants in

Portugal and its own Bentley to whisk guests from the airport.

No article on golf in the Algarve would however be complete without mention of the Penina Resort, the birthplace of golf in the Algarve and where the charming Le Meridien hotel makes up for what it lacks in high-end luxury with traditional old-world style and hospitality.

The resort features its own Championship course designed by the legendary Sir Henry Cotton. Opened in 1966, the resort also offers a further two nine-hole courses.

RESOURCES www.algarve-golf.com is a good resource for information on courses in the region | Faro Airport offers direct flights to London and many other major European airports.

Airlines include Easyjet, Ryanair, Monarch and British Airwars to the UK, Lufthansa and Germanwings to Germany and TAP Air Portugal. | Hotels: Conrad Algarve: www.conradalgarve.com | Sheraton Algarve: www.sheratonalgarve.com | Vila Vita Parc: www.vilavitaparc.com | Le Meridien Penina: www.lemeridienpenina.com

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TIPS & TRICKS

BY TONY BLACKER

CHAPTER ONE: GRIP

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elcome to the first edition of Golf Indonesia. I feel so honoured to be approached to write an article to promote the game I love.

After a few days of deliberation, I have chosen the topic of the Fundamentals for the game which are the most important part for the person wishing to start golf, or the experienced golfer who has been playing for quite some time.

The fundamentals consist of three chapters namely the Grip, Stance and Posture. These areas are constantly checked and modified by all golf professionals and are the building blocks for the creation of takeaway, backswing, top of backswing, downswing, impact zone and followthrough.

Furthermore within the game of

golf we may have different grips, posture and stance throughout learning all areas of the game, including putting, pitching, chipping, chip and run, flop shot, green side bunker, fairway bunker, uphill lie, downhill lie, sidehill lie, low shot, high shot, slice, fade, draw, hook, straight just to name a few. Now please don't get worried or concerned about having to learn all these in a month.

The wonderful thing about this game is that you are allowed to take your time in learning all areas, and this is why, in fact, the game is so addictive as you start to challenge yourself in all the areas of the game. So please when setting your goals or objectives don't be so hard on yourself and enjoy the new skill that you are learning.

Let's get started with the first chapter, Grip. Every golfer will need some knowledge of the grip before applying their skills and going to that driving range or golf course.

Chapter Grip—There are three most common grips used in learning golf, I will briefly discuss the three to you. Before explaining the kind of grips I would like to mention that knowing the centre line or c/l as we call it, is very important. The centre line is always marked on a grip and normally identified via the golf club logo or sometimes just a dash at the top and bottom of your grip. This knowledge will allow you to position your hands correctly every time for which ever grip you choose to use.

INTERLOCKING GRIP

OVERLAPPING GRIP (VARDON)

BASEBALL GRIP (TEN FINGER GRIP)

As the name suggests, the locking of the right little finger and left index finger (pointer finger) configures the interlocking grip. Make sure that if you use this grip, your fingers do not go so deep as to force the right-hand grip on the club into the palm rather than the fingers. This would tend to limit your wrist joint mobility.

This grip was introduced by a very famous golfer in Mr. Harry Vardon. He was a man with large fingers and strong hands. With this grip the right little finger overlaps (lies on top) of the left hand index finger (pointer finger) or can also rest along the top of the groove formed between the index and middle fingers of the left hand.

This grip has been around since the introduction of the game and is natural for most new players.

A player seeks to cover more of the grip surface in an effort to use the right hand and exert pressure against the shaft so as to square the face and provide power. Obviously one gets more right-hand leverage in a baseball grip, since more of the grip surface is located on the lower portion of the shaft when covered. That's why the base ball grip is often used to young golfers and to ladies whose smaller hands occupy less area on the grip, as these players struggle to generate sufficient speed through centrifugal force using their large muscles.

Golfers who would consider to use this grip would be those who don't have athletic hands, short fingers, weak in finger strength and who feel the overlap position is less suitable for their hand structure.

The most popular grip today is the overlapping grip used by many PGA professionals. The most unique advantage with the overlapping grip is that it unites two hands as one unit. Over the years with technology improving, the golfer now can purchase undersize grips, or any size grips for that matter, to allow the use of this grip.

It is important to understand the relative disadvantage behind using the baseball grip in that the use of the LEFT side of the body is limited. Your professional may suggest that you start with the baseball and over time switch into one of the other two grip positions.

SUMMARY OF GRIP A good grip positions the hands so they work as a unit during the swing. This produces greater club head control and consistency throughout the swing motion along with club face position at impact and is also important to controlling the curvature of the ball flight. An effective grip will also help you to develop the

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desired timing, often referred to release of the club head through impact generating speed for distance also increase club head control for direction.

suited for you. Your Professional then can inform you of the correct hand location and pressure points related to your chosen grip option.

Like I said at the start, we are all different and I like to suggest that you ask your Professional which grip would be best

The famous golfer Mr. Bobby Jones correctly stated "A correct grip is a fundamental necessity in the golf swing".

-***HAPPY GOLFING

Tony Blacker Australian PGA Member Indonesian PGA Member Head Coach Aserra Golf Academy

FOOD & DRINK

BY ROLF TJALSMA

KANPAI! AT TAKUMI RESTAURANT

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pon entering the dining area of Takumi there is a warm greeting from the entire staff. They wish you welcome and a good spirit, setting the tone for a very special dinner in a remarkable, neoteric, yet authentic environment.

Conveniently placed alongside the Senayan National Golf Club’s club house is this newly opened restaurant. Designed by Araki Sasaki, its outer body is mainly made of glass, but due to its location on the top of a hill, privacy is completely ensured.

The large wooden doors open automatically and we are greeted by our host, Executive Director Benjamin Lee. There are different seating possibilities in the restaurant.

Those looking for an eclectic, social experience can sit at the robata and sushi counters. Here the guests can see how their food is prepared according to the traditional ways. For a more private scene there are individual tables, most of which have a beautiful view of the surrounding golf course. And last but not least, guests can sit at the bar and dine, or just enjoy the wide selection of sake.

We are seated at the robata counter and there is a moment to look around more carefully.

The sand pit in the middle of the robata kitchen stands out.

“This is what makes dining at Takumi so unique,’ according to Mr. Lee. “It is the Japanese version of a barbeque. The sand allows for an equal distribution of heat and the charcoal we use is binch—tan, a type of hardwood charcoal that burns much longer than normal wood.” The food is skewered, put into the pit, and slow-grilled by the hot charcoal.

It can take anywhere between five to 30 minutes for preparation, depending on the type of food.

A selection of the menu was made for us beforehand and as a first appetizer Edamame (Soybean)

was served. They were crispy and sweet. Expecting a salty taste, this was a surprising twist. As a drink we were recommended Sapporo, a smooth, Japanese premium beer.

Together with the soybeans this was a good combination.

The beer was brought and we toasted to a good dinner. The entire staff joined us with a uniform burst of Kanpai! It startled me the first time, but Mr. Lee explained that whenever guests in the restaurant toast, the staff would toast with them.

It soon became a sport and throughout the evening we shared quite a few amusing Kanpais with the staff.

As a second appetizer we had Sashimi Moriawase and Ootoro (Assorted raw fish and fatty tuna platter). This was a wild combination of tuna, baby squid, octopus, salmon and hamachi (or yellowtail), all of which tasted very fresh. Even the garnish was quite unique; do not hesitate to try it.

A special mention has to be made about the manner of serving when seated at either counter. By way of a spatula, similar to the use of traditional brick ovens, the dishes are handed over to the guest, who can pick it up and put it on the counter. This unusual interaction with the kitchen is another welcome surprise, making it even more worthwhile to take a seat there.

The Kinoko Foil Tsutsumi Yaki (Mixed mushroom wrapped in foil) and Takumi Medama Tsukune (Minced chicken burger with egg yolk) were the first to be served this way. The mushrooms stayed warm due to the foil wrapped around it, which made it possible to relish from the mushrooms throughout dinner.

The burger was very juicy and together with the poached egg yolk made for a nice combination.

The following main courses were happily introduced with a bottle of premium sake, Osaka-

Assorted Sashimi for 6 people

Takumi Robata Counter with Fish Bed

mouth and if you don’t mind the price, it is definitely a must-try.

Chef Kishino do Robatayaki Grill

'WHENEVER GUESTS IN THE RESTAURANT TOAST, THE STAFF WOULD TOAST WITH THEM.' Ya Chobei Daiginjyo. Served mildly chilled, this sake has a rich taste and is a perfect suitor to accompany the Japanese kitchen.

More Kanpai! would soon follow.

The seafood served at Takumi is imported from Tsukiji fish market in Japan, the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. Everything is selected on the criteria of quality and freshness, especially evident in our next dish; Hokkaido Kinki, or Kinki fish-robata style. This very delicious fish melts in your

Together with the Hokkaido Kinki came Managatsuo (Golden pomfret). Also cooked robatastyle the meat of this fish was rich and sturdy. With no added spices other than salt, the taste cannot be closer to a true beach barbeque on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. To evenly distribute the salt it is sprayed over the fish with a sprayer containing only saltwater.

Feeling quite saturated already we were surprised by the Wagyu Wara Yaki (Straw fire grilled Australian Wagyu beef). This beef is known throughout the world as the best due to the special treatment these cows are given.

Takumi delivers a simple but very tasty Wagyu dish, only seared on the outside to seal in the juices of the beef.

In the meanwhile, Maguro Goma Age (Deep fried tuna coated with sesame) was served with the spatula, but being not a big fan of sesame, this dish lost a bit of attention to the Wagyu.

Takumi Robatayaki

Last but not least, we were served some savory Sushi Moriawase with Uni (Assorted sushi with sea urchin platter). As a customer I would have chosen more of these dishes. However, the selection of dishes presented to us was very extensive and this enabled us to taste an incredible range of different things. And to be independently honest; all of this was wonderfully scrumptious.

The recommended desert was Maccha Mousse pudding and Shiratama cream Anmitsu (Green tea ice cream with mocchi and assorted fruits and maccha mousse pudding). Both will certainly satisfy anyone with a knack for something different and a sweet tooth.

Overall, the experience at Takumi was unlike any I have ever had.

The staff are well trained, polite and create a good atmosphere.

The design allows for a suitable social or private experience, and the food is very fresh and well prepared.

Which leaves me with only one thing left to say: Kanpai!

Takumi Sake Bar

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INDONESIAN MASTERS

BY WILLIAM ASHBEE

© Anan S. Arto

© Anan S. Arto

WIESBERGER CLINCHES THE 2013 CIMB NIAGA INDONESIAN MASTERS

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ernd Wiesberger of Austria sealed a one shot victory over current Open Champion Ernie Els with a five-under-par 67 to win the third edition of the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters on Sunday.

In winning his second tournament in Asia, Wiesberger notched up a 15-under-par 273 total at the USD$750,000 Asian Tour Event played at the pristine Royale Jakarta Golf Club.

Finding it difficult at times off the tee and on the greens, it was his fizzing irons that landed him the Garuda bird porcelain trophy and batik jacket.

“I was struggling in the beginning after my birdie on one. But at the turn I got a bit of momentum going because I was confident with my ball-striking,” said Wiesberger, who finished 7th last year and went on to win in Korea.

It was the day after that victory his grandfather died and for whom he dedicated this triumph.

As part of his preparations to defend his Open title at Muirfield in July where he last won in 2002, Els shot a 68 to find himself in second place. Overnight leader, Daisuke Kataoka of Japan, completed a final round 70 to finish one further back, with Asian favourite and second round leader Thongchai Jaidee a further three shots back after a 69.

A European Tour regular, Wiesberger only sees his coach Philippe de Busschere six or seven times a year with regular Skype chats and video analysis in-between. Fortunately de Busschere is based in Indonesia, something Bernd recognises as helping him reach the top this week.

The physically imposing Wiesberger, a favourite amongst the female caddies, credited precise iron play for his victory.

He shot 34 through the first nine but sensed it was his day when he rolled in an eagle three on the 12th. Els, who has continued to

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use the hotly debated belly putter post Augusta followed him in with a thirty-foot attempt from the fringe to stay in touch.

“He (Els) wouldn’t let go and that’s why he is such a great champion.

It was a good time to do that and it got my round going.”

Els, the world number twenty four, was one-over through five but battled back with birdies on six and nine, followed by his eagle on twelve and birdie on 18 to sit alone in second place.

“I played and fought hard. I wasn’t quite at my best but had a good time. I didn’t hit my iron shots close enough and especially at the start I was one over through five holes and had to battle back all the time,” said Els. A real sense of patrimony as Open champion to spread the game of golf worldwide is evident in Els. Whilst his peers were battling it out at the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina, The Big Easy is intent

on popularizing his trade in the golf-mad emerging countries.

Adorning advertising posters around Jakarta in the weeks preceding, his attendance was without doubt the main draw.

“A win would have been unbelievable but second is not all that bad. This has given me something and it shows my game is going in the right direction. I’m starting to feel really good about my game.”

The South African acknowledged the performance of Wiesberger, who he played with for rounds one, two and four. “I think Bernd played better than all of us. I played with him for three rounds and I think he deserves to win.”

Kataoka, who had never led in a tournament before, felt the butterflies on the first tea but maintained his composure to finish with his best performance since turning professional in 2007. His third place matched his career’s best on the Asian Tour at the 2011 Taiwan Masters.

“I’m not disappointed with how I played this week. I played very well and hit a lot of good shots. When we teed off, I felt very nervous but I told myself not to be nervous and to try and concentrate on my own game.

I didn’t sleep very well last night!” he smiled.

He hopes the experience of playing with a former World No. one and four time major championship winner Els will help him in future situations on the pressurized Asian Tour which is celebrating its 10th season this year.

“I had a good experience this week. I led for the first time in a tournament and it was fantastic to play with Bernd Wiesberger and Ernie Els. If I can continue to keep up with this consistency then I think my first win will come very soon,” said the 24-year-old.

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GOLF JOKES While sitting at a table in the clubhouse after a game, Padraig remarked to a fellow club member', I'm not going to play golf with Jim Lawler anymore. He cheats.'

'Why do you say that?' asked his friend.

'Well, he found his lost ball two feet from the green', replied Padraig indignantly.

'That's entirely possible', commented his friend.

'Not when I had his golf ball in my pocket', retorted Padraig with finality.

A man came home after playing golf and his young son said excitedly, Daddy, did you win." "Well," said the father, "in golf it doesn't matter so much if you win. But I'll tell you one thing: I got to hit the ball more times than anybody else.

"You think so much of your old golf game that you don't even remember when we were married," said the pouting wife.

"Of course I do, my dear—it was the day I sank that thirty -foot putt."

Jakarta proved less fruitful. US Open winner Campbell’s first round 79 severely hindered any chance of making the cut, whilst Open champion Clarke laboured to a three-over-par 291.

To the disappointment of all, crowd favourite and twice major winner, John Daly, withdrew for family reasons but hopes to visit Indonesia soon.

The CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters had all the hallmarks of a world-class golf event. A fleet of luxury BMWs ferried players via police escorts, a merchandising marquee promoted many great products and charities, whilst a San Miguel beer tent provided lively refreshments throughout the day. All enjoyed the superb facilities of the Royale Jakarta clubhouse with patrons particularly enjoying close interaction with their heroes.

Sponsors, VIPs and guests cheered the 18th green from their hospitality suites often with a glass of Casillero del Diablo in hand, whilst young aspiring golfers hunted for autographs.

Aside from the world-class golf on offer, visitors were treated to Englishman Paul Barrington’s Golf Trick Show. A former World Trick Shot Champion and twice British Long Drive Champion, Paul wowed golfers and nongolfers alike with his repertoire of dazzling drives, silky skill and witty humour. The crowd went wild when he managed to clear the length of the practice range with a six-foot long driver! Four up-andcoming Indonesian youngsters were called upon impressing Barrington, who sees the future of Asian golf as particularly strong. Whether they take any of their new skills onto the course remains to be seen.

Pak Arwin Rasyid, President Director of CIMB Niaga was delighted with the third staging of the tournament, seeing it grow into Indonesia’s most prestigious golfing event.

He used his presentation speech to make known his pleasure.

title sponsor to the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters in 2012, we wanted to be part of an event that is the nation’s most prestigious. I stand here today proudly to say, we have achieved our goal. Thanks to the support of the other event partners and of course the golfing fans, we see the end of yet another edition of the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters. We have certainly seen golf at its finest over the past four days and congratulations to Wiesberger for his spectacular win today.

It was an exciting finish and you certainly earned yourself the title of CIMB Niaga Indonesian Master, 2013!”

Wiesberger joins former world No. one and twice winner Lee Westwood as a champion of this now well-established golfing event. Roll on next year and the continued success of golf in Indonesia.

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