Second Empire Golf Club Amateur Open 11 to 13 March

The tournament will be played right after the Aberdeen European Senior Masters Tournament and expect the course to be nothing but easy. Fast greens, back tees are some of the things players will have to face to be crowned the Champion.

A few of members have expressed their interest to join and I wish them well in the tournament.

Ketahuan ia..

Samuil maintains good form with Feb medal win

Full story and photos to come
Summary below

Course: Pantai Mentiri Golf Club
Time: 7.45am
Date: Saturday, 26th Feb

Winner: Hj Samuil Mohidin - 71 nett (The chopper kana chop)
Runner Up: Hj Amir Osman - 76 nett OCB (nda lagi slump)
Third: Yusof Hj Johan: 76 nett
ATM: Pak President

Well done Sam and happy to see that handicap kana chop... hehe
Baik jua nda main...

Eastwood Game: Champion by name, Champion by Nature

Summary - Full story and pictures to follow

Overall Winner: Yusof Hj JOHAN 76 nett (tapi during lunch, overdraft by RM20)
Runner Up: Hj Samuil Mohidin 79 nett OCB
3rd: Mohamad Bahreen 79 nett
4th: Abdul Walid Taufik 81 nett

NTP #3: Mohamad Bahreen

ATM/Paymaster/Financer/Jurubayar Agung: Undeclared (kes malu)

Well done gents especially to newcomer Abdul Walid.. Big brother should watch out..

Other scores (gross)
Hj Shahbudin 105
Hj Amir 102
Hj Zairin 104
Hj Dua 95
Hj Rahim 110 (lurus?)

Two members remain winless since 2010... I think you know who you are... hehe

Personal Record:
Individual games: Matches six, WON SIX...

Brunei National Day

B = Brunei
M = Memang
M = Makmur
J = Jaya

National Day golf 23rd Feb - Eastwood

The group will head across the border to Eastwood Valley GC for an official game.
So far nine players have confirmed their participation

1. Hj Samuil
2. Hj Dua
3. Hj Zairin
4. Hj Shahbudin
5. Walid
6. Yusof. J
7. Hj Rahim
8. Hj Amir
9. Bahreen

BMMJ on Facebook

BMMJ is now on Facebook.

Hope to see your comments there in the coming days ahead.

SJC pictures: Mr. I-Phone 4 Hj Rahim

Basar senyum Hj Rahim atu.. Happy for you Jang!

Sang Jati Classic Pictures: Pride & Fortune of BMMJ

Well done Boys.. You all made BMMJ group proud...
I reckoned the four of us won prizes worth $2,700 in the main categories, novelties and lucky draw...

Luar biasa tu Om!!

Sang Jati Classic: Bahreen reigns supreme with 79 gross but Hj Zairin and Hj Rahim win better prizes in lucky draw

Summary (Gross)
1. Bahreen 79 (pm)
2. Hj Samuil 84 (am)
3. Hj Zairin 95 (pm)
4. Hj Rahim 95 (pm)
5. Hj Amir 96 (pm)

Bahreen: Overall 1st Runner-Up gross (i think)+ NTP hole #9 - Ticket to Bangkok
Hj Samuil: Division B Runner-Up Nett + Lucky draw
Hj Rahim: Iphone 4 (manang lucky draw ohhh)
Hj Zairin: Ipad (manang lucky draw ohhh)

Well done members for the very productive work on Sunday.. Happy for all of you Yoi... Our BLNG colleague Aristoteles won a Cleveland Iron Se CG7 Red in the lucky draw.. Wow..
Full story to follow...
Personal: Abis mamam the three Haji's.. Amir, Rahim and Zairin

Sang Jati Classic - 13th Feb

Hj Zairin, Hj Samuil, Hj Amir, Hj Rahim and myself will participate in this weekend twice postponed SJC.

It will be an interesting day as already Hj Samuil's crystal ball has predicted somebody will achieve a hole in one! Siapakah pemain beruntung itu?

Anyway, this will be the first outing for the newly crowned Croc in BMMJ - Hj Zairin. Will he be able to withstand the mental, verbal pressure and challenges thrown at him from the other members? We shall soon find out...

Dubai Desert Classic: Wounded Tiger, rise of the Eagle

The DDC kicks off today and the star pairing is none other than the World's numero uno - Lee Westwood, due - Martin Kaymer and thres - Tiger Kayu in the same flight.

Much of the media glare will focus on them for the first two rounds, by and large the highlight of the golfing world so far in 2011.

So who will win? Well, who takes your fancy?

Is it going to be Westwood? who is keen to forget his MC in Qatar or the wounded Tiger? While the focus has been with those two, Martin Kaymer is quietly strategising his way onto winning the DDC and a sure shot of taking the coveted Number one spot.

Just like Pg Ali last weekend, while Shahbudin and GY was busy trying to beat each other, they "discounted" Pg Ali who was there to pounce and grab the spoils to collect a total of 10 skins. Pak Presiden was ATM...

Well done Kap!

Photo: Getty Images

Pg Ali BLNG farewell pt 3 - winners

Nearest Line - Hj Samuil
Nearest to pin #3 - Hj Amir
Fourth - Guldip
Third - Hj Salam (no picture)
runner up - Mohd Yunos (no picture)
Winner - Mohamad Bahreen

Pg Ali BLNG farewell pt 2

Stedy Zairin atu, sampai kana tabik hormat...

Zairin's secrets revealed!

I believe his recent good form in Panaga is due to his improved fitness level. Most probably because he cycles to work using his mountain bike. While the distance is only three quarters of a mile, it helps him to stay fit while visualising his swing routine and then shouting munchoi!! (Aussie: Bob's your uncle mate)

In addition, using Power Caddie also helps in conserving energy while Kurma (dates) boost energy levels and keeps hunger at bay.

To summarise:
1. Keep fit
2. Buy a power caddie / use your driver as caddie
3. Eat kurma

So now you know boys, improve your golf by improving your fitness, eat kurma and get a power caddy.

Backspin - BLNG Golf farewell game for Pg Ali

Pictures during breakfast and group photo

Top 10 BMMJ merit standings - After 29th January game

BMMJ standings after the controversial Jerudong game where both Mohd Yunos (Anak Inchan Junior) the nett winner and myself tournament winner, were adjudged the "joint winners" after ruling made by Rules Secretary Hj Mohd Yusof Taufik.

To be honest, I am not totally convinced that it was the right decision but I will respect it.

Big movers were Hj Amir, Yunos and myself.

Separately, it was also decided that Mohamad's points for the January medal at RBA be annulled and void as he did not even finish nine holes unlike Eastwood.

P.S Ada orang happy tu my handicap kana chop lagi...

Papa got a brand new bag

For winning the BLNG - FM farewell golf game on the 29th Jan, I won a Titleist carrier bag which I then went back to Birdie shop in Jerudong to change for this PING shoulder bag which i now use to go to work.

That's not the whole story. You see, the Titleist bag value was $60 less than the PING bag. To top up the difference, five generous golf buddies help make out the balance hehe... and they wish to remain anonymous.. In addition, the small matter of winning the pool also got me a box of Titleist NXT balls.. Good start to the year... Nice....

Hj Zairin's 62 nett scorecard & honour roll - Watch and weep..

Thanks for lunch today, esok boleh lagi? hehe

Anak Inchan tunjuk garang (English: Hj Zairin is new croc in town)

Hj Zairin (anak inchan Senior) won the overall nett title after a brilliant 86 gross / 62 nett (eight under par) in the Panaga Monthly Medal & Welcoming New Committee last Sunday 6th Feb. Therefore, cementing his position as a potential candidate for the Maruman Golf Tournament to be held in Kuala Lumpur in 2012.

Not even the unsettled weather and Hj Samuil playing alongside could shake his focus and concentration. Obviously, somebody to watch out in the next BMMJ game.

Editor: I am very proud of this breakthrough performance Jang. I hope from now on you can consistently play below 90 and sustain similar performance in the coming months and years. More importantly, you need to produce similar performance not only in Panaga but also in Jerudong, RBA and Empire and reduce your handicap to the magical 18 target (I'm happy to share your Pro V1 too) and record your first win in BMMJ.

As you know, a good golfer play well regardless of location, not just his home course...

Many thanks to Pro Maurice for the pics

Mark of a Champion

Congrats to PING staff player Mark Wilson for winning the WM Phoenix Open and second win in three starts. Mark won the delayed WM Phoneix open in a play off over Jason Dufner when he sank a birdie putt on the second play off hole.

Photo: Getty images

Hj Amir - Bunker expert

I think when Hj Zairin took this video when Hj Amir was in the front bunker on the notorious Par 4 10th at RBGCC, he was expecting trouble. But as you can see, Hj Amir produced a remarkable recovery shot that settled about four feet from the hole

Its Bubba time...

Belated congrats to Bubba Watson for winning the Farmers Insurance Open last week and Mark Wilson at the Sony Open. Both of whom are PING tour players of which they are using the S56 irons. Its a great start to the year for PING.

As for my Anser Irons, winning the TOC at Eastwood, BLNG Farewell at RBGCC and CNY proves it was the right decision to invest in them last year.

March trip - Course review

The Banyan golf course was opened in October 2008 and quickly earned the admiration of local and foreign golfers.

The course is eight kilometres from town and built on a former pineapple plantation. Designed & constructed by Pirapon Namatra (who also designed the magnificent Santiburi Samui), The Banyan Golf Club has been designed to be enjoyed by players at all levels. Total of 7,361 yards, Par 72, 18-hole championship golf course with practice facilities.

The 15th Signature hole, 139-yard Par 3 with ocean views to Singtoh Island provides one of the highlights of the course.

The unique contemporary Thai style designed clubhouse features luxurious changing rooms, exclusive club suite accommodation. Spectacular sunset view accompanied with friendly Thai hospitality provides a unique and very memorable experience for everyone to enjoy.

CNY Golf part two

Bandung Group: Kong Hi Fatt Chai Friendly Golf, Empire GCC, 3rd Feb

BMMJ players led by President Hj Shahbudin, Pg Hj Ali, Hj Zairin, Hj Amir, Hj Samuil and myself entered the Chinese New Year friendly golf tournament organised by Hj Amran Said & Hj Yakub Hasrah of "Bandung Group" fame at the Empire Golf & Country Club.

Who won? Yours truly, of course... two weeks in a row ohh..

Putt/Shot of the day: Hj Sam's putt "reverse" back to the hole on the par 4 6th.. for a well deserve par..

Photo of the month - January

Advantage tu kap!

Special focus: Food at Iskandar Curry House

We at BMMJ like our food very much.. especially if someone else is paying for it.. Just ask Haji Dua and Yusof Johan.. sampai Hj Samuil kana ban from making order till end of April...

Anyway, enjoy the Fish head curry, fried quail & the humble bean sprouts...

Chinese New Year

Kong Hi Fat Choy to all our dear BMMJ Chinese friends Freddie & Maurice Wong, Michael & Mitchell Leong, Richard Leong, Kenneth Lim, Philip Kheng and others.
May the new year bring continued health & prosperity.

From all BMMJ golfers

Zairin Runner Up in Panaga Monthly Medal

Anak Inchan Senior Hj Zairin bounced back from his disappointing performance at RBGCC the day before to finish runner-up nett C division in the January monthly Medal at Panaga on 30th Jan. Like Hj Rahim before, this BMMJ member also won in the lucky draw.. Happy for you jang.. Good recovery from Saturday...

Muka pun ada nampak HAPPPYYYY....