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Monday 27 February 2012
BMMJ: vocabulary lesson
Maie tia: A term often used (pronounced in a LOUD & INTIMIDATING VOICE) by Hj Amir Osman to scare his opponents (you know who you are) and about 50% of the time, it works!
BMMJ: vocabulary lesson
Ada tu karang: Normally said by members who are a lot of strokes down against an opponent with the view that their opponent will suffer a big calamity (hole 17 RBA)in a competition or bilateral arrangement. (kes kalah-kalahan)
BMMJ: vocabulary lesson
Takaful: An opponent that you use as an "insurance" (sanang di kalahkan) to protect oneself against other opponents who has a higher probability of beating you...
How much would you spend on the game?
How much do you spend on golf per year?
Golf use to be expensive in Brunei. I remember back in the late 80's and early 90's, golf sets were priced starting around B$2000 (around $2800 in today's money)for a "standard" set.. does not include balls, membership etc.. if i think about it, mahal eh.. it was only thanks to my dad that I could play..
So, golf can be very expensive. According to a research by a leading golf magazine in the US, The average American golfer spends US$2700 per year on their favorite hobby, on green fees, on the latest clubs and top-of-the-line golf balls.
But that all depends on who you ask.
The bulk of the money the average golfer spends per year is on equipment. A mid priced clubs can cost more than $1,000. That's just a four or five iron through pitching wedge, or 8 clubs although cheap compared to the old days if you ask me (if you take into consideration inflation)
Then there's the driver, the club that will launch the ball the furthest off the tee; this weapon can cost up to $800 to $1000 (S yard). Utility wedges come next, and they, on average, cost about $190 each; there are usually two of these in a golf bag. Then there's the putter, which, can cost more than $400. (Scotty Cameron?) Add that all up and that is, well, a lot of dough.
That's not even factoring the clothes that golfers wear.. (habis jua tabir mama ni karang..)
Additionally, the average golfer spends thousands each year playing the game. The green fee at RBA (non member) at the weekend is $70. To play premium courses such as the Empire or Eastwood in Miri, you need to spend more.
Therefore, the average golfer spends hundreds of dollars each year just for one round of golf.
In the same research, 44 percent of those surveyed said that Pebble Beach (mahal ohh) was worth playing even though it cost about B$600 to play. That seems like a lot to most golfers. But not to others. The survey found that 2 percent of golfers spend $15,000 each year.
In addition to clubs and golf course fees, the average golfer spends a lot of money on traveling to play golf (ahem....)
Jakarta: B$ 1000 for three rounds (weekdays) transport and hotels
Bangkok: B$ 900 for three rounds, hotels & transport
Kuala Lumpur: B$800 for three rounds (but could be cheaper if using reciprocal card)
All above does not include air fare.. so you are talking the best part $1500
if you ask me, its still worth making the trip to play Siam Country Club.. at least once every 1.5 yrs
Golf use to be expensive in Brunei. I remember back in the late 80's and early 90's, golf sets were priced starting around B$2000 (around $2800 in today's money)for a "standard" set.. does not include balls, membership etc.. if i think about it, mahal eh.. it was only thanks to my dad that I could play..
So, golf can be very expensive. According to a research by a leading golf magazine in the US, The average American golfer spends US$2700 per year on their favorite hobby, on green fees, on the latest clubs and top-of-the-line golf balls.
But that all depends on who you ask.
The bulk of the money the average golfer spends per year is on equipment. A mid priced clubs can cost more than $1,000. That's just a four or five iron through pitching wedge, or 8 clubs although cheap compared to the old days if you ask me (if you take into consideration inflation)
Then there's the driver, the club that will launch the ball the furthest off the tee; this weapon can cost up to $800 to $1000 (S yard). Utility wedges come next, and they, on average, cost about $190 each; there are usually two of these in a golf bag. Then there's the putter, which, can cost more than $400. (Scotty Cameron?) Add that all up and that is, well, a lot of dough.
That's not even factoring the clothes that golfers wear.. (habis jua tabir mama ni karang..)
Additionally, the average golfer spends thousands each year playing the game. The green fee at RBA (non member) at the weekend is $70. To play premium courses such as the Empire or Eastwood in Miri, you need to spend more.
Therefore, the average golfer spends hundreds of dollars each year just for one round of golf.
In the same research, 44 percent of those surveyed said that Pebble Beach (mahal ohh) was worth playing even though it cost about B$600 to play. That seems like a lot to most golfers. But not to others. The survey found that 2 percent of golfers spend $15,000 each year.
In addition to clubs and golf course fees, the average golfer spends a lot of money on traveling to play golf (ahem....)
Jakarta: B$ 1000 for three rounds (weekdays) transport and hotels
Bangkok: B$ 900 for three rounds, hotels & transport
Kuala Lumpur: B$800 for three rounds (but could be cheaper if using reciprocal card)
All above does not include air fare.. so you are talking the best part $1500
if you ask me, its still worth making the trip to play Siam Country Club.. at least once every 1.5 yrs
Monday 6 February 2012
Tournament of Champions: Photos of novelty winners
Warning: Pics may lead to anxiety, head scratching and general irritation especially to those who remain winless.. hehe
BMMJ Best Dressed Golfer
First it was me with white & red pants..
Then Khun Ali was all white..
Then came Hj Amir cannibalizing some of his old curtains (pls see old BMMJ pics)
Now Kenneth, Yunos and Hj Kamaludin is keen to join fancy pants brigade...
So watch out for the next game on 18th Feb...
Kuching: Travel advice
If any BMMJ members find themselves visiting Kuching, Sarawak please be sure when using our player call "Ohhh Jang..."
on 25th Jan I was there on a business trip, I was looking for a money changer around the centre of Kuching.... when all of a sudden, some guy behind was talking loudly...
Male 1: Ohhhh Jang... Kitak sudah keman? (translation: Kau sudah makan?)
Bahreen: Siapa lagi kenal aku di Kuching ani?
Male 2: Kamek sudah. kan jumpa Gerek. Sik datang lagi.. (aku sudah, kan jumpa kawan tapi alum datang)
It was a actually two friends who were behind me talking to each other... For a moment, I thought it was one of group members.. hehe
Ada jua sikit malu, ada jua kan ketawa....
on 25th Jan I was there on a business trip, I was looking for a money changer around the centre of Kuching.... when all of a sudden, some guy behind was talking loudly...
Male 1: Ohhhh Jang... Kitak sudah keman? (translation: Kau sudah makan?)
Bahreen: Siapa lagi kenal aku di Kuching ani?
Male 2: Kamek sudah. kan jumpa Gerek. Sik datang lagi.. (aku sudah, kan jumpa kawan tapi alum datang)
It was a actually two friends who were behind me talking to each other... For a moment, I thought it was one of group members.. hehe
Ada jua sikit malu, ada jua kan ketawa....
Tournament of Champions: Full results
Gross/Nett
Bahreen Hamzah - 82/75
Pg Joanda - 78/73
Hj Dua - 93/82
Hj Samuil - 82/73
Hj Amir - 97/84
Yusof Johan - 95/80
Hj Shahbudin - 96/79
Hj Zairin - 95/74
Hj Rahim - 98/81
Khun Pg Hj Ali - 104/81
Abd Latif - 114/86
Aidilnizam - 109/77
Nazrul - 103/71
Hj Kamaludin - 84/78
Kenneth Lim - 91/79
Y.Saito - 102/80
Notables
1. ATM: shared by Yusof Johan, Hj Amir & Hj Shahbudin
2. Kuching Champion Yusof Johan who won handsomely in Kuching last week was Honourless this time.
3. Ex Single Handicapper/Captain Panaga Hj Dua recorded a score of 10 on par 3 #12 (Index 17, 2nd easiest hole on the golf course) kes nda mau mendengar nasihat orang
Whatever it is.. Ada orang happy, ada orang nda happy...
Bahreen Hamzah - 82/75
Pg Joanda - 78/73
Hj Dua - 93/82
Hj Samuil - 82/73
Hj Amir - 97/84
Yusof Johan - 95/80
Hj Shahbudin - 96/79
Hj Zairin - 95/74
Hj Rahim - 98/81
Khun Pg Hj Ali - 104/81
Abd Latif - 114/86
Aidilnizam - 109/77
Nazrul - 103/71
Hj Kamaludin - 84/78
Kenneth Lim - 91/79
Y.Saito - 102/80
Notables
1. ATM: shared by Yusof Johan, Hj Amir & Hj Shahbudin
2. Kuching Champion Yusof Johan who won handsomely in Kuching last week was Honourless this time.
3. Ex Single Handicapper/Captain Panaga Hj Dua recorded a score of 10 on par 3 #12 (Index 17, 2nd easiest hole on the golf course) kes nda mau mendengar nasihat orang
Whatever it is.. Ada orang happy, ada orang nda happy...
BMMJ Tournament of Champions - Nazrul clinches first major of the year
Venue: RBA golf Club
6th Feb 2012
Results
Winner: Nazrul Ahmad 71 nett
Runner up: Mohd Yunos Abdullah 72 nett
Third: Pg Joanda Pg Hidop 73 nett (ocb)
Fourth: Hj Samuil Mohidin 73 nett
Fifth: Hj Mohd Zairin Abdullah
NTP:
#2 - No winner
#5 - Hj Samuil
#12 - Mohamad Bahreen
#16 - Pg Joanda
Nearest the Water #17: Hj Kamaludin Ali
Par 3 Champion: Hj Samuil
Congrats and well done to Nazrul and to all the winners
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