Postcard from Hanoi: Phoenix Golf Resort (Champions Course)

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Last Major: Groupie / Around the Course

Superb Shahbudin wins last major

Venue: Pantai Mentiri
Date: 27th Oct 2012

Champion: Hj Shahbudin Musa
Runner up: Abd Walid HM Taufik
Third: Hj Mohd Zairin Abdullah
Fourth: Hj Abd Manan Kamis
Fifth: Yusof Hj Johan

Novelties
Longest Drive: Hj Abd Rahim Matussin
Nearest the Pin
Kenneth Lim
Abd Walid HM Taufik
Azrin Hj Masrah
Hj Amir Osman

Time out + Jakarta

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Well done to AIS Hj Zairin for winning the last day Jakarta Tour...

Royal Brunei Airlines: Royal Trophy Package

No, im not being paid by RBA to promote this (wish they did) but doing a favour to my beloved country to promote this important event in the Global Golfing Calendar.

Package below is departing from Narita. Actually its good value biz class tickets and Empire hotel accommodation.

TOUR CODE	HOTEL	ROOM TYPE	PRICE PER PERSON IN USD
			TWIN	SINGLE OCCUPANCY
NRTRTJGB01		Superior	4605	4885
NRTRTJGB02	The Empire Hotel & Country Club	Ocean	4630	4945
NRTRTJGB03		Deluxe	4765	5205

Price inclusion:

• Return Business Class ticket from Narita/ Brunei/ Narita.
• Three (03) nights hotel accommodation inclusive of hotel taxes and service charges.
• Daily breakfast at hotel restaurant.
• Welcome Drink upon arrival.
• Two (02) Buffet Lunch at Atrium Café inclusive of coffee and tea.
• Two (02) Buffet Dinner at Atrium Café inclusive of coffee and tea.
• Access to Royal Trophy Tournament and the VIP Champion Club during the tournament.
• Complimentary Brunei By Night Tour with dinner.
• Complimentary Proboscis Monkey Tour.
• Return trip airport/ hotel/ airport coach transfers.
• Full assistance during arrival and departure in Brunei International Airport.
• Fuel & insurance surcharges and airport taxes are inclusive and are subject to change.

Notes:

• For triple-sharing the price per person will be the same as twin-share
• VIP Champion Club access:
  1. Entry is restricted to VIP Champions Club Pass Holders.
  2. Enjoy VIP access to complimentary fine food, drinks, light snacks, live television broadcast, updated scores, an air-conditioned environment and a lounge facility for the entire duration of the Royal Trophy.
  3. Take in the spectacular view of the 9th and 18th holes from a luxurious location and engulf yourself in the atmosphere as the Tournament heats up.

Booking Class:

•  C class

Early Bird:

• Those who are ticketed by 30th September 2012 will have a discount of USD 200 per person ( Booking class at  “ C “ Class)

Royal Trophy website www.theroyaltrophy.com
For more information, booking or inquiry, please contact our GSA of Royal Brunei Airlines office at:
Eagle Hamamatsucho Bldg., 3F, Hamamatsucho 2-7-17 Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0013, Japan
Tel no. - +81-3-5405-8763
Fax no. - +81-3-5405-0985
KUROSAKI TAKAHIRO: kurosaki@gsa.co.jp
UCHIHARA ICHIRO: Uchihara@gsa.co.jp
The above price list is subject to changes
ITINERARY JAPAN 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

DAY 1	14 DEC 2012	Arrival at Brunei International airport at 12:10pm on BI 1698. Meet and greet our RBA representatives. Transfer to Hotel and check-in.
DAY 2	15 DEC 2012	Full day access to the Royal Trophy at The Empire Golf course. Tournament begins at 11.00am until 4.00pm. Daily shuttle from hotel to The Empire Hotel.
		Brunei By Night with Dinner (departs at 6:00pm) Prepare to depart as the sun sets and start your journey with a dinner at a local restaurant. After Dinner experience the wonders of Bandar Seri Begawan at night with photo stops outside Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and Jame ‘Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque. Explore the colourful and lively night market. Visit a shopping mall.
DAY 3	16 DEC 2012	Full Day access to the Royal Trophy at Empire Golf course. Tournament begins at 11.00am until 4.00pm Proboscis Monkey Tour (departs at 4:45pm) The endangered Proboscis Monkey is indigenous only to the island of Borneo. This popular tour takes you on a leisurely cruise through the mangroves in search these illustrious primates, while the guide describes the pristine nature of the Nipah palm and Mangroves forest. Whilst searching for the proboscis monkey, it is common to see various birds, monitor lizards and perhaps evens salt water crocodiles. Transfer to airport for departure flight at 11:30pm on BI 1697.

Postcard from Jakarta

Postcard from Bali

Out and about - PMGC

October Monthly Medal - Walid wins at PMGC

Date 6 Oct 2012
Venue: Pantai Mentiri
Time: 07.30hrs

Winner - Abd Walid HM Taufik Nett 75
Runner up - Azrin Masrah Nett 76
ATM - He played 107.. hehe

Scores
Hj Shahbudin 78 nett
Aidil Nizam 78 nett
Hj Samuil 83 nett
Hj Abd Rahim 88 nett
Kenneth??
Hj Zairin??
Yusof ??
Hj Manan XX nett

Panaga Monthly medal - Belalang makan Siang

Scores (gross)
Abd Walid - 96
Hj Samuil - 97
Hj Abd Rahim -102
Hj Mohd Zairin -97

Walid collect bunyinya...

By the way, Hj Zairin tee shot twice did not go past the ladies tee box.. teh tarik ohh

Finally! a round in the low 80's

I was getting very frustrated with my game after the short trip to Brunei in early Sept yielded scores of 95, 87 and 93.

I thought gone are the days where i could easily score 80 or 81 gross.

Well, i'm happy to share i scored 82 last weekend at Windsor Park (Japan, not England) with a few birdies thrown in. Relieved at last.

KK here i come..

Royal Trophy tickets - Now on Sale

The sixth edition of the Royal Trophy to be held from December 14 to 16 at The Empire Hotel & Country Club in Jerudong promises to attract record galleries for Asian golf, deliver team golf of the highest quality and produce an electrifying sporting atmosphere as the two great continents strive for stewardship of the Royal Trophy.
Admission tickets for the Royal Trophy have been launched and are now available via www. TheRoyalTrophy.com and at The Empire Hotel & Country Club.

The tickets are priced at B$30 for Brunei residents, B$15 for students and US$80 for non-Brunei residents, respectively. Special privileges and discounts are available for early bookings and children aged 10 or younger may attend the Royal Trophy free of charge when accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

"The Royal Trophy offers a tremendous opportunity for the spectators to witness golf history being made, watch the leading professional golfers produce fantastic team match-play golf, enjoy the most competitive and passionate sporting atmosphere and support their Asian and European Teams respectively," stated Lincoln Venancio, Managing Director of the Royal Trophy.

"I would like to highlight that the opportunity for the youth is exceptional. The youngsters will enjoy the outdoor environment, be able to participate in a great variety of games, they will see these great sporting superstars from close range and will receive a powerful dosage of sporting inspiration," Venancio added.
"We encourage all parents to bring their children to the event and give them this gift of a truly unforgettable and very wholesome experience.

"The atmosphere will be very festive and the Royal Trophy will provide three days of great fun and enjoyment for all of the spectators attending. The event Entertainment Village located in very close proximity to the golf course will be full of excitement and activity, will feature a large screen broadcasting the matches and will be a magnificent setting to relax, spend time with friends and enjoy a great day out. It is an opportunity not to be missed," the managing director concluded.

The inaugural five editions of the Royal Trophy delivered highly competitive contests with Europe, led by the late legendary five-time Major winner Ballesteros, prevailing in the first two encounters; Asia securing a historic victory in the third match under the captaincy of Naomichi 'Joe' Ozaki, and Colin Montgomerie leading the Europeans to the narrowest victories in the fourth and fifth tournaments.

The Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources has pledged their full support for the momentous hosting of the Royal Trophy in the Sultanate as the international event promises to bring immense benefits for the nation in terms of tourism and business promotion.

The Empire Hotel & Country Club is the championship's host venue and is currently undertaking all necessary preparations for the showcasing of Brunei to over 260 countries and territories where the Royal Trophy will be broadcast; including all of Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

"We feel extremely honoured and excited to have been selected to be the host venue for the sixth edition of the Royal Trophy, it is indeed a dream come true for Brunei, for Brunei golf and for The Empire Hotel & Country Club, its owners and its staff," said Desmond Acheson, General Manager of The Empire Hotel & Country Club.

The European Team will be led by two-time Masters Champion Jose Maria Olazabal while the Asians will be captained by the 35-time tournament title winner and Japanese golf legend Naomichi 'Joe' Ozaki.

Early nominations for the Asian Team include Japanese superstar Ryo Ishikawa - the youngest player in history to win a major Tour title, Asia's match-play maestro and former Asian Games double gold medallist KT Kim of Korea and Japan Golf Tour Championship winner Yoshinori Fujimoto. Captain Olazabal has already nominated two of Europe's greatest golfers - Colin Montgomerie OBE, an eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner, and former Major Championship winner Paul Lawrie as his early appointments for the European Team.

For tickets and event information, call 241 8222 or visit www.TheRoyalTrophy.com.

From - Borneo Bulletin

Happy Birthday Hj Samuil Mohidin

30th Sept 2012

Belated greetings pro!

I am watching you!

Be careful guys, Walid and his crew are watching you!