The first game of 2022 was held at the scenic Sungai Long Golf & Country Club. 24 players including 3 guests teed-off promptly at 8am off 2 tee boxes, and with hardly anyone else on the course, made very good time, the first flight finishing at 12pm.
The course was in very good shape and the weather was good for the whole of the round, making for an excellent morning’s golf
23 players then adjourned for an excellent meal at a new venue, the Zheng Palace at the nearby BCM Mall, where they were joined by Andrew Robinson, Richard Moss & Ian Durant. Needless to say, numerous jugs were consumed, plus some good wines provided by Ricardo Castro (our sponsor for the wine prizes)
Results
Six players bettered or equaled their handicaps, and the scoring at the top was fairly close. However, the clear January medal winner with a 3-stroke margin was Bernhard Romahn, with a score of 82 for 41(cut 5). Second was Paul Geddes with 82 for 38 (cut 2) and 3rd was Allan Wright (99 for 37) (cut 1).
Full results below:
Fines
There were numerous fines, in particular for failing to bring along a previous winner’s tankard for the toasts, El Pres seeking to make up the depleted coffers.
COTD
We had only 2 (weak) nominations this month for COTD :
- Pres of Vice for something vague!
- Roland Steiner for attempting to tee-off from the Red tees
Roland was unanimously voted as COTD
AGM
The AGM was also held after the game, introduced by El Pres, Paul Geddes, who thanked Iain Wise (VP), Stan, Ricardo & Dave Evans (Scribe) for their support.
In Memoriam
Sadly, during April 2021, we lost one of our longest-serving members, Ian “Crackers” Craighead. Ian was one of the very early members of the society and instrumental in getting the group off the ground; he served as the third EL Pres in 1992 and was Klogger of the Year on three occasions 1994, 95 and 2003. We had a moment of reflection for Ian and other absent Kloggers.
Finances
We had a loss of Rm500 for the year, as a result of increased costs of games & reduced number of players due to COVID-19.
Annual Awards
The highlight of the lunch was the presentation of the annual awards
A) Played 6 Games (Bottle of Wine):
- Iain Wise & Thomas Stadler
B) KLOGGER Of The Year Trophy (Best 3 Game Stableford)
1st: Chez : Average 36 Stableford Points (not present)
2nd: Thomas: av 35.3 points
3rd: Albert Koh : av 34.3 points
C) Player in Most Need of Improvement
Josef Winter : 19 points
D) Honorary Members – Andrew Robinson & Richard Moss – were awarded a sleeve of balls & made a member of this illustrious group
E) COTY Award (Trophy)
Your scribe (Dave Evans) was voted COTY for failing to recognize his Templer Park playing partner at the Xmas lunch!
Election of Officers
The following were elected unopposed:
- EL PRES: Paul Geddes
- VICE PRES: Iain Wise
- MONEYBAGS: (now renamed Financial Affairs Minister) Stan Constantinides
- SCRIBE: Dave Evans (though volunteers welcome to take over!)
2021 El Pres Award (Trophy)
Paul Geddes was presented with a tankard for his services over the past year.
Paul fortunately kept the speeches short & no translator was needed.
Constitution
1) It was proposed that the monthly basic fee is raised to 350myr –Proposed by Iain Wise.
2) Constitutional changes proposed by Paul Geddes.
a. Add to paragraph 5 ‘The time and date of the monthly match may be varied at the discretion of the President to take into account course availability and weather conditions’.
b. Replace 12 d iii, Monthly green Fees – to be set annually at the AGM
i. With. ‘Monthly green Fees – Generally to be set annually at the AGM with the committee free to adjust to meet prevailing costs
All these amendments were APPROVED
The proposal to change the Aways from 4 to 3 games was rejected, only those normally attending aways were requested to vote.
Next Game
TBC
Thanks
To Albert for his assistance with the arrangements for the game
Sponsors
Our sponsors are a main reason that we can play at good golf courses and award members with trophies, attractive prizes as well as “KLOGS” signature golf balls. In order to show our appreciation we encourage members to support our sponsors.
Photos : courtesy of your Scribe & Ricardo (Thanks)
