Happy 2011

Wishing all players and followers lots of birdies, long drives and slick dressing for the new year!!

Midweek golf - Empire GCC: Hj Amir tunjuk belang, sampai ada orang takut nda mau datang

Hj Amir prove today that his first day romp in Dalit was not fluke... an 83 gross beat Hj Manan and myself at his "home" course at the Empire. Birdie? Ada.. Sandy par? Ada.. Long putt.. semua ada.. Susah cari makan ani..

Only three of us played as Mr. Hj X the "pencabar" did not show up.. Maybe takut black tee.. Bunyi dalam email bukan main.. Hunting ground lah.. kan kalahkan orang Jerudong, Mata-Mata and myself.. but I think barangkali takut..

Otherwise, we could have invited other worthy opponents

My kind of golfer..

May I present you Khun Udorn Duangdecha of Thailand currently playing in the final tournament in the Asiantour - The Black Mountain Masters. Pic from Asiantour.com

Currently 16th in the tournament at five under. Not bad..

Not sure what is going on in the Kota Kinabalu Masters though...

Padi planting at Karambunai golf course

Had to fish out my ball from a bunker on the 13th Par 5 at Karambunai. Wanted to get 2 on but pushed it slightly.. ended up with a par..
Thanks to Hj Amir for the pics.

Sabah Tour - 9 to 11 Dec (Dalit Bay & Karambunai)

Dalit Bay 9th Dec
1. Hj Amir 73 NETT
2. Bahreen 74 NETT
3. Hj Samuil 78 nett
4. Hj Rahim 84 nett (ATM)

Karambunai 10th Dec
1. Hj Rahim 67 nett (five under )– 2011 handicap reduce to 20
2. Hj Samuil 69 nett (three under) – 2011 handicap reduce to 12
3. Bahreen 72 nett
4. Hj Amir (ATM)

Nasib nda main di SGCC, klau nda ada yang bekuroh.
Susah cari makan ani jang...

Longest Drive
Dalit – Hj Rahim (Burger King)
Karambunai – Hj Amir (KFC)

Birdies
Hj Amir & Bahreen – 1
Hj Samuil – 2
Hj Rahim - nil

Another group of BMMJ players will travel to KK from 16 to 18 Dec to play at the above courses.

Panaga Pro Shop tournament - pictures

Thanks to Maurice for the pics.
www.golfforesale.blogspot.com

Asiantour 2011 Calendar

From Asiantour.com

Not sure if BSP will still be major sponsor of the Brunei open..

Feb 10-13: Myanmar Open, Pun Hlaing GC, Yangon, US$300,000.

Feb 17-20: Avantha Masters, DLF GCC, New Delhi, €1.8 million (approx: US$2.3 million).

Mar 22-25: SAIL Open, Delhi GC, India, US$300,000.

Apr 14-17: Maybank Malaysian Open, KL GCC, Kuala Lumpur, US$2.5 million.

Apr 21-24: OSK Masters, Damai Laut CC, Lumut, Malaysia, US$300,000.

Apr 28-May 1: Ballantine's Championships, Blackstone Resort, Seoul, €2.2 million (approx US$2.8 million).

May 5-8: Philippine Open, Wack Wack GCC, Manila, US$300,000.

June 23-26: Queen's Cup, Santiburi Samui CC, Samui, Thailand, US$300,000.

July 21-24: Brunei Open, Empire Resort and CC, Bandar Seri Begawan, US$300,000.

July 28-31: Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters, Seri Selangor GC, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, US$300,000.

Aug 4-7: Omega Mission Hills World Cup Qualifying – Asia, Venue TBA.

Sep 1-4: Omega European Masters, Crans-sur-Sierre GC, Crans, Switzerland, €2 million (Approx US$2.6).

Sept 8-11: ISPS Handa Singapore Classic, Orchid CC, Singapore, US$400,000.

Sept 22-25: Asia Pacific Panasonic Open, Venue TBA, Japan, ¥150 million (Approx. US$1.7 million).

Sept 29-Oct 2: Indonesia President Invitational, Venue TBA, US$400,000.

Oct 6-9: Yeangder Tournament Players Championship, Linkou International GCC, Taipei, US$300,000.

Oct 27-30: CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, Malaysia, The Mines Resort and GC, Kuala Lumpur, US$6 million.

Nov 3-6: WGC HSBC Champions, Venue TBA, China, US$7 million.

Nov 3-6: Mercuries Taiwan Masters, Taiwan GCC, Taipei, US$500,000.

Nov 10-13: Barclays Singapore Open, Sentosa GC, Singapore, US$6 million.

Nov 17-20: Iskandar Johor Open, Venue TBA, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Prize Money TBA.

Nov 24-27: Omega Mission Hills World Cup, Mission Hills Resort, Hainan, China, US$6 million.

Nov 24-27: Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open, Phokeethra CC, Siem Reap, US$300,000.

Dec 1-4: UBS Hong Kong Open, Hong Kong GC, Hong Kong, US$2.5 million.

Course Preview - Dalit Bay Golf & CC and Sabah Golf & CC

Dalit Bay
Have not played here since 2000 i think.. Wonderful course with a few of them collaring the beach but danger lurks if you become complacent..

Sabah GCC
Have never played here. According to friends its similar to RBGCC - tough and demanding. We'll see..

Aerial Photo shows DBGCC while over WATER is SGCC

New year.. new shoes

Salam all.

Picked up this BARGAIN at the MST golf concession at Parkson Miri today. One of the top models of Footjoy - "Dryjoys"

Could hardly believe my eyes when the price tag was RM229 which is about B$96..
This is for a shoe that once retailed about B$350..

Think Mohamad has one..

Feels like hitting the jackpot especially for a guy who has big feet (11 UK) as I normally need to get shoes in Singapore etc

I think the slashed price is due to this model being phased or closed out to make way for the new model.. It doesnt matter, it would be silly not to buy it at this price as its only $5 more than the FJ Superlites now selling at the Panaga Pro Shop..

Full details as follows - From footjoy.com
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2-Year Waterproof Warranty
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Full Leather Linings
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Pulsar™ Cleats by Softspikes® (yellow/blue)
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BMMJ 2011 Calendar

All games are subject to confirmation

January
BMMJ Tournament of Champions - Eastwood
Monthly medal - RBA
Friendly with LAPORPO

February
National Day Tournament
Monthly medal

March
Pg Ali farewell
Monthly Medal

April
BMMJ Masters - RBGCC
Monthly medal

May
Monthly medal

June
BMMJ Players Championship - Eastwood Valley GC
Monthly medal

July
BMMJ Open - RBA
Monthly medal

August
Fasting month

September
Hari Raya Special

October
President's Trophy - TBC

November
Finals - Empire GCC

Mental approach

Story supplied by GY
Although the Tiger example may be questionable now after the events over the last 12 months. However, i would leave it readers to decide if the advice given below is useful.

How To Overcome Your Subconscious Mind To Improve Your Golf Game

Golf is a physical game, but more so, it is a mental game. The athleticism of the individual is important, but mental focus and clarity are far more important to a player's ability to perform well.

All golfers tend to demonstrate some level of blocking in their swing. Even the great Tiger Woods tended to block, when joined the professional golfing world.

If you are a serious golfer, and you have studied the career of Tiger Woods, you may have noticed that Tigers' game has improved since he joined the PGA. In recent years, Tiger Woods has demonstrated on the golf course that he has worked hard to eliminate blocking in his swing.

Tigers' willingness to work hard and to improve his golf swing has enabled him not only to stay at the top of his game, but also to bring consistency to his game. It has been through Tigers' consistency that Tiger Woods has won as many tournaments as he has, to become a household name.

Man is his own worst enemy...

If you would like to learn to become a better golfer, you must understand and accept that your golf game will get worse, before it gets better.

Your subconscious mind will struggle with your conscious mind, in its desire to never have to change. Your subconscious mind prefers living in a safe and sane world, where things will always be the same. But, with practice and repetition your conscious mind can win the battle to convert your subconscious mind to a new way of thinking and doing.

Only when your golf swing becomes something you can do, without actually thinking about it, will you begin to see great improvements in your game and your handicap.

If you commit yourself to learning how to improve your golf game, and you commit yourself to retraining your subconscious mind to learn new motor skills, then with time and practice, your golf game will become better.

There is no such thing as an overnight success, even in the game of golf. Becoming a better golfer will require an acceptance and appreciation for the process of retraining the subconscious mind. As you seek to improve your golf game, you will need to commit yourself to overcoming your subconscious desire to avoid the struggle and failure, which are a necessary byproduct of the process of personal growth and development.
Reference: Copyright (c) 2010 Winchel Blanc

Panaga Pro Shop Tournament 5th Dec 2010 - Another tournament, another trophy

Four BMMJ players joined this tournament during the afternoon session. Highlights as below:

Hj Amir Osman
Gross - 103 (padan tah nada online bidding)
Ada untung?: Dapat lucky draw

Hj Abd Rahim Matusin
Gross: 112 (De facto ATM for the day?)
Ada untung?: Won a LYNX carry bag in the lucky draw (Pls contact him if you wish to buy it)

Hj Mohd Zairin Abdullah
Gross: 98
Ada untung?: Division C Nett winner (74 nett)

Yours Truly
Gross: 82
Ada untung?: Gross 1st runner-up and one sleeve in ball sweep.. Kitani bah tu

Others:
1. On the long par 3 #16 (our seventh) Hj Zairin duffed his tee shot and ball rested BEFORE the ladies tee box (took photo but accidentally deleted it) I remember during my time in Australia, some clubs have the rule that should this happen the person would have to buy everybody a drink and drop his pants.

2. Promised Hj Rahim that if he could par the dog leg right par 4 #7 (our 16th) after finding trouble off the tee, I would give him a ball (brand new, bukan used & bekurap as Hj Zairin assumed) He duly delivered and I happily presented.

Quote of the day - Hj Mohd Zairin
"I think you had one too many teh tariks" commenting after another hooked shot by Hj Rahim.

Pictures to come.

BMMJ Year in Review

Salam All.

Just a quick note to all players & members.

What all started at the beginning of January when Hj Manan was back for his holidays in Brunei and to where we are today, would have not happen without the cooperation and teamwork of all players and members. The group has had a outstanding year with regular games and "friendly" competition.

Our membership has grown and continues to do so with some more players pledging to join us in the new year. We hope this positive trend to continue although it must be said that numbers should remain manageable.

For next year, we hope to establish a new system to increase/decrease our handicaps to ensure an even keel for all and perhaps a more simplified merit system. The small matter of creating the official BMMJ logo is also outstanding. Thus I would draw upon the more creative members to come up with suggestion.

A little more than three months from now, we are going to hold the first "overseas" BMMJ game where we will organise a pre-retirement farewell golf for our CEO Pg Hj Ali Pg Hj Matarsat from 23 to 27 March. Venue and further details will be announced separately.

I have indicated to Hj Rahim to help organise a friendly game with the LAPORPO golf team in January and the group can expect similar games throughout the year if the schedule allows.

Going forward, I would seek the commitment of all members to strengthen the spirit of competition and sportsmanship in all our tournaments. Golf has and always be a gentlemen's game. Participation by other members not holding any position in the current committee in setting up future games is warmly welcome. The group after all, is made by us, for us.

Best wishes for the holiday season and happy golfing.

p.s Siapa-siapa jara jadi ATM in 2010 adalah sangat-sangat dialukan untuk undergo intensive REHAB before the season starts in January.. hehe

Hijrah

Salam Maal Hijrah to all.
Semoga amalan kita sepanjang tahun yang lalu diangkat serta diterima dan semoga kita semua akan senentiasa dirahmati dan dilimpahkan syafaat pada tahun baru ini.

BMMJ 2010 Honours list - Top seven & selected players

1. Mohamad Yunos Abdullah
a. Majors : Winner First Playoffs & BMMJ Champion 2010
b. Playoffs position: One
c. Monthly Medals: April
d. Others: Official game 20th Feb & Hari Raya Winner

2. Hj Dua Jais
a. Majors: Winner Final Playoffs game
b. Playoffs position: Runner-Up
c. Monthly medals: Nil
d. Others: Nil

3. Mohamad Bahreen Hamzah
a. Majors: BMMJ Masters Champion
b. Playoffs position: Third
c. Monthly Medals: June
d. Others: 9th Oct Official game winner

4. Haji Shahbudin Musa
a. Majors: Nil
b. Playoffs position: Fourth
c. Monthly Medals: January, May and October
d. Others: Regular Season Merit Order Winner

5. Haji Abd Rahim Matusin
a. Majors: BMMJ Players Champion
b. Playoffs position: Fifth
c. Monthly Medals: Nil
d. Others: Nil

6. Haji Mohamad Zairin Abdullah
a. Majors: Nil
b. Playoffs position: Sixth
c. Monthly Medals: Nil
d. Others: Nil

7. Haji Samuil Mohidin
a. Majors: Nil
b. Playoffs position: Seventh
c. Monthly Medals: February
d. Others: Nil

Hj Mohamad Yusof Taufik
a. Majors: Nil
b. Playoffs position: Qualified but withdrew from 1st playoffs
c. Monthly Medal: Nil
d. Others: 15th February Official game winner

Yusof Haji Johan
a. Majors: Nil
b. Playoffs position: Withdrew from Final(Fourth)
c. Monthly Medal:
d. Others: 16th January Official game winner

Affandy Ahmad
a. Majors: President’s Trophy
b. Playoffs position: MC
c. Monthly Medals: February
d. Others: 3rd April & 23rd October Official game, BMMJ Most Consistent Player 2010

Mohamad Damit
a. Majors: BMMJ Open Champion
b. Playoffs position: Qualified but withdrew from 1st Playoffs
c. Monthly Medals: Nil
d. Others: Nil

LaPorpo Golf Invitational

LP 2B Interteam Golf Competition
Date: 8th and 9th Jan
Format: Each team comprise of four players. Strokeplay over two days
Fee: $100 (Dinner and Prizes)
Contact: Hj Dollah or Rusli Sulaiman of PGC. closing date 5th Jan.
Prizes: Top two gross and top three nett teams

BMMJ Season Title Holders

BMMJ Playoffs Final - The build up & lunch

BMMJ Final - The Winners Pt.2

BMMJ Final - The Winners

BMMJ Playoffs Final - Kisah & gelagat

Headlines
1. Yunos is BMMJ champion
2. Pisang goreng liking
3. Hj Dua wins but still remains... Dua
4. Hj Samuil "senior" moment
5. Hj Dua sanyam masa lunch
6. Anak inchan conspiracy theory

1. Congrats to Yunos on being crowned the BMMJ champion for 2010. Despite almost pulling out due to diarrhea, his third placed position was enough to win the overall title from Hj Dua & Bahreen.

2. First it was biscuit tiger but now Hj Amir has a new enemy - Pisang goreng Liking (basically flat dried sweetened banana) which became the weapon of choice for Hj Samuil which he gave to Hj Amir with deadly effect. Emmm.. abis..

3. As per ramalan Hj Samuil, our grandad's win last Saturday was not enough to win the overall title but he remains a tough nut to crack.

4. Planning for our KK trip next week, I mention to Hj Rahim that I would like to play at Dalit as I havent played there in over 10 years rather than Karambunai. At which Hj Samuil said "Advantage tu kan main di Dalit" where he only sat four feet away from me. Anybody got a spare hearing aid?

5. We at BMMJ normally have lunch pool to be collected from each player before the game and use the money to pay for lunch. Whatever is left goes to the winner of the day. Hj Dua was the winner this time and the food ordered during lunch comprise of crab, sea bass, some vege etc.. not going to be cheap.. So it was a wee bit strange Hj Dua who is normally very talkative remain silent maybe takut paksa keluar usin kan menambah..indeed.. the bill was $80 more than the pool money. However, thanks to Hj Amir for settling the balance of the bill

6. Anak inchan Senior and Hj Shahbudin conspired to fix me and "contain" the threat coming from Yunos (Basically pyscho him so to break his game) I knew little of this until Yunos himself admitted to me on the back nine this grand masterplan. But usul - usulnya, it backfired.. hehe...

BMMJ Playoffs final - The full monty

Gross
1. Bahreen Hamzah - 83
2. Hj Dua Jais - 84
3. Pg Joanda Pg Hidop - 87
4. Asmadi Puteh - 88
5. Mohd Yunos Abdullah - 89
6. Hj Samuil Mohidin - 94
7. Mohamad Damit - 95
8. Hj Amir Osman - 96
9. Hj Shahbudin Musa - 99
10. Hj Abd Rahim Matusin - 100
11. Pg Hj Ali Pg Matarsat - 103
12. Hj Mohd Zairin Abdullah - 108

Nett
1. Hj Dua Jais - 72
2. Bahreen Hamzah - 73
3. Mohd Yunos Abdullah - 77
4. Hj Abd Rahim Matusin - 78 (ocb)
5. Hj Shahbudin Musa - 78
6. Hj Samuil Mohidin - 81
7. Hj Mohd Zairin Abdullah - 89

Final points
1. Mohd Yunos Abdullah - Champion 5300 pts
2. Hj Dua Jais - 4700 pts
3. Bahreen Hamzah - 4500 pts
4. Hj Shahbudin Musa - 3425 pts
5. Hj Abd Rahim Matusin - 2975 pts
6. Hj Mohd Zairin Abdullah - 2950 pts
7. Hj Samuil Mohidin - 2700 pts

Pls take note BMMJ Grandslam Tournament is rescheduled to January.

See you next year!!!

G2 wins Playoffs Final by one shot

Results

1. Hj Dua Jais - 72 nett
2. Bahreen Hamzah - 73 nett
3. Mohd Yunos Abdullah - 77 nett

Longest Drive #15 - Hj Amir Osman
NTP #4 - Hj Abd Rahim Matusin
NTP #7 - No Winner
NTP #14 - Yours Truly

BMMJ Playoffs Final - The Contenders (Top Three)

Mohamad Yunos Abdullah (Anak Inchan Junior)
1st Position
Points: 4300
Good: Very long off the tee and short game to match
Bad: not much but tend to play hot then cold in a game
Overall: Just needs to finish second the clinch the title

BMMJ Playoffs Final - The Contenders (Top three)

Hj Shahbudin Hj Musa
3rd position
Points: 2875
Good: Long off the tee and risk taker
Bad: Currently in a slump
Overall: Difficult to beat if he raises his short game

BSP vs RBAF friendly golf - 21st Nov 2010

Seven BMMJ members participated in the BSP and Min of Defence/Royal Brunei Armed Forces friendly golf tournament held at the Army course in Berakas. They were Khun Ali, Jang Budin, GY, G Sam, G Rahim, Anak Inchan Senior and myself.

The RBAF dominated the game beating BSP by a massive 33 stroke margin - makan siang.
However, the top 10 of the BSP was dominated by no less than four BMMJ players in respective order
1. Hj Mohd Zairin (2 under ohh.. chop!!!)
2. Yours truly
3. Hj Abd Rahim
4. Hj Samuil

while Pg Ali was 15th and Hj Shahbudin was placed 16th. Meanwhile Anak Inchan was placed 3rd in the nett category bringing home a vacuum cleaner. Innocently, when he arrived home his daughter ask him "Manang vacuum lucky draw?" ahhh kids... sian kana underestimate anak sendiri.. hehe..

BMMJ Playoffs Final - The top four

Haji Mohamad Zairin Abdullah (Anak Inchan Senior)
5th Position (elevated to 4th position due to Yusof Johan's withdrawal)
Points: 2500
Good: Hitting form at the right time (played -2 at Berakas recently)high handicap
Bad: Tendency to press the self destruct button for no reason
Overall: Bookies favourite to win

BMMJ Playoffs Final - The Contenders

Haji Abdul Rahim Haji Matusin
6th position
Points:2225
Good:Sponsored by Mizuno, Hj is a survivor and deserves his place in the final
Bad: Need to manage his emotions and pyscho challenges from AMOS
Overall: Has potential to win but need to bring ear protection

BMMJ Playoffs Final - The Contenders

Haji Dua Jais
7th Position
Points: 2200
Good: Lots of experience, solid short game & handles pressure well. Mr. "I've done it all"
Bad: Tee shot nda lagi jauh (even 2nd shot pakai wood)
Overall: will challenge strongly but over reliance on short game may not be enough

Handicap

Throughout the year, one topic of discussion that never leaves the lunch table on any given weekday and especially after a Saturday game lunch is one's handicap

Many reasons are cited for an increase (never decrease) - Slump tia, jadi ATM lah, sakit tangan lapas mengangkat barang and others that are as strange as ambuyat in a Gordon Ramsay restaurant.

A few of us have had our handicap chop and rightly so. Hj Shahbudin is down to 15 at one stage after winning a couple of tournaments. Myself went down to 8 and Mohamad also down to 16 after winning a major.

While others cannot stop kuyanyang siang malam & pagi petang kan minta naik handicap but our Handicap Secretary Hj Samuil didnt even bat an eyelid.

So what I can propose to improve the calculation for the 2011 season is as follows which is based on current USGA practice:

1. Keep scores from your last five rounds (18 holes).

2. From your scorecards, note the rating and slope for the course that you played for each of those scores (based on which tee box played)

3. Subtract the course rating from the score you earned on that course.

4. Multiply that number by 113.

5. Divide that number by the slope of the course. This number is the differential.

6. Take the lowest of your five differentials and multiply it by 0.96, and you have your handicap.

With this methodology, it is hope that at least the group can have a defined process and procedure to increase or decrease handicaps in the future. Apa fikiran?

BMMJ Playoffs Final - The Contenders

8th Position - Haji Samuil Mohidin
Points: 2100
Good: Known to be Mr. Consistent and reliable. Not easily kana pyscho.
Bad: Questions over stamina. Need to take red bull and Kuku Bima before play.
Overall: Need a minor miracle to lift the Overall title on Saturday (leaders to play badly and a win by him)

Advice from GY - break 100

Especially to those who made it to the final this Saturday.. Not forgetting orang pencen should read this carefully.. Ketahuan ia

Quote:
If Tiger Wood, Phil Mickleson, or any other pro makes an 8 (a snowman) on any hole, that is terrible. Your average score on a par 5 is 7 or more right now. For a golf beginner an 8 is really no big deal. 10 is the score you should avoid.

The difference is a pro is trying to break 70 and you are trying to break 100. Don’t let par, Tiger Wood, or your buddy set your goals.

Do you plan your rounds thinking about what score on each hole is reasonable and achievable for you?

To score 99 on a par 72 course you must average 5½ shots on every hole. Somebody is asking themselves: “How do I score ½ of a stroke on any hole?” Obviously you don’t! On the first par 4 you score a 5 and on the next par 4 you score a 6. The average is 5½.

On the first par 5 you score a 6 and on the next part 5 you score a 7. On the first par 3 you score a 4 and on the next par 3 you score a 5. The average of all that is 5½. (6+7+4+5=22 and 22/4=5½)

To break 100 you must average bogey and ½ stokes per hole. To break 90 you must average bogey. If you don’t believe me, do the math. Now you understand the math, but what is the plan?

First, improve your skills. Don’t bother setting goals in a skill based activity unless you intend to improve. A goal doesn’t make putts or hit straight drives.

Second, set your next goal within sight of your present skill level. If your average score is 120 then aim at double bogey per hole (108). As you practice and improve one or two parts of your game you will find those 12 strokes. You can’t get to 90 or 100 strokes until you get past 110.

Third, ask yourself what is par really worth? Par is an estimate of what a scratch golfer should score on a hole or total for the entire course. Tiger’s par is really 68 or less and mine is around 90. If your par is around double bogey then add two strokes to the listed par for a hole. Now you have a reasonable target for your own performance.

Finally, what happens when you do score a snowman? There is no punishment beyond personal disappointment. Tiger makes bogey sometimes, he just needs to shoot one more birdie to make his goal. You need to score more bogeys and fewer double bogeys on the remaining holes.

At this point in time you probably struggle more on par 5′s than anywhere else. That is normal! To reach a par 5 requires 3 accurate shots in a row. Can you really do that right now? To reach a par 3 requires 1 accurate shot. You will probably loose strokes on par 5′s and make them up on short par 4′s and par 3′s. That is part of your plan. Remember pros love par 5′s but they kill us. Learn to play golf with joy.

You may never hit a drive 300 yards, but you can measure your own progress. Set reasonable goals and then practice to improve your skills. Measure your game against your own growing skills not what you see professionals do on Sunday. Remember you aren’t just an amateur, you are a beginner. Relax and enjoy every round.

Reference: http://www.learntoplaygolfonline.com/how-to-break-100-advice-for-the-golf-beginner.html

Al - Fatihah

"Dari tanah kita semua datang dan akhirnya kepada tanah jua kita dikembalikan"

Bagi pihak pemain-pemain dan ahli BMMJ, ucapan takziah kepada Awang Haji Hussin bin Ali & Keluarga, Dato Paduka Seri Major General Haji Aminuddin Ihsan & Keluarga, Awang Abdullah Soefri & Keluarga, Awang Haji Nawawi DS Hj Razali serta semua ahli keluarga diatas kembalinya kerahmatullah Yang Berhormat, Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Abidin bin Orang Kaya Periwara Abd Rashid pada hari Isnin 15 Dzulhijjah 1431 bersamaan 22nd November 2010.

I had the honour and privilege to work with Yang Berhormat Pehin during my time as Administrative Officer at the Belait District office in 2002. Actually, my first task was to brief him PDB's plan of action and status report during the great flood of 3rd January 2002 in KB - it was only my second day on the job!

The whole of Lorong Tiga Seria was flooded and the picture shows Yang Berhormat Pehin (hidden with white shirt) who at that time the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs having just arrived from BSB being met by me and other officers of the PDB. The then District Officer Dato Hj Harun was on leave while ADO Hj Abdoh was somewhere else.

A keen golfer himself, I played golf together with Yang Berhormat Pehin & Datin on a few occasions at the Par 3 Garden Course Jerudong circa 1987 to 1992. Sometimes Abdullah Soefri also joined us. He never fails to teach me a few tips around the green and advice on life in general.

More importanly, Yang Berhormat Pehin strongly supported a charity golf tournament that I chaired and organised by Panaga Golf Club in raising money for the Afghanistan relief fund also in 2002. We raised $10,000 - a huge success. Fittingly, he even joined the golf tournament where I played in the same flight with him & Brian Straub (Former BSP TD)

Yang Berhormat Pehin's kindness, understanding & vision made him a popular and respected figure during his long period in the government. Myself, like many people in Brunei will deeply miss him.

Semoga roh Yang Berhormat Pehin akan ditempatkan bersama orang-orang yang beriman dan beramal Salleh - Al Fatihah.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha to all BMMJ members and followers..

Panaga GC Captain's farewell - My first honour

Was a late entrant to this event on Sunday, 14th Nov. The event was to bid adieu to out - going Captain Hj Ibrahim Mahmud and welcome New Captain Mohamad Jair Japar or better known as "MJ"

More importantly, this is my third event since joining PGC last July and obviously delighted to be among the winners - 2nd Runner up Gross

Hope to keep the momentum up for the playoffs..

First Playoffs - Prize presentation