Malacca
trip
22
dec- 24 dec.
Introduction
Yes, GolfKaki Christmas cup 2 is back again and this year competition is held at our
favorite place, Malacca.
This year Championship is base
on Best Gross and Best Net. The aim is to ensure the low handicappers have a
chance to win the Best Gross and the high handicappers the Best Net.
Two crystal jugs were up
for grabs as last years Champ, Wong kah Keng chicken out.
The
trip
Morning
jam at second link, all arrive late except for organizer/ president, Pach Ang.
Last one to arrive, Frankie as usual. Lesson learnt, don't wait at first stop,
because no food. Next time give timings to be at customs and meet at Marchap
for breakfast.
The
journey to Malacca was raining all the way and we arrive to a wet and grey
overcast day. Golfers were gloomy as it
didn't appear like golf was going to happen, children were disappointed
as they can go swimming.
So
we decided to check in first at Century Mahkota Hotel and have lunch.
Frankie
tried his first taste of chicken rice ball and realize why we always come here.
This
trip had a lot of golfkaki family joining us. Mike and family ( 4 ), Frankie and family
( 3), Hong Chua and family ( 5), Pach and Viven, Hanson and wife, Chee Keng and
family (5) and lastly bachelor boy, aka The Speedster Han.
Golfkaki
welcome our new member Chee Keng who was introduced by Hanson Wong. We hope he
will find his experience with us wonderful and join us for future games.
Ayer
Keroh
The
golf Kaki Christmas Cup 2 started at 1300hrs on Ayer Keroh Golf club. After
being led to the OB line of Malacca by Hanson, we arrived at the classic
old cow grass course. The weather turn to our favour, the rain disappeared but
the sky still grey and overcast. We
Teed off on a cool windy condition, golf weather at its best.
First
flight made up of Frankie, Mike, Pach and Hong Chua ( our cow for slaughter).
Second flight, Hanson, Vivien, Han and Chee Keng.
Ayer
Keroh famous trees growing in the
middle of the fairway punish most of us. Made us miserable as good tee
shots clip branches and shot straight into the rough. Fairways condition were
good and tight. A miss will land you in the jungle where the ball will never be
found, unless the monkey throws it out.
The
greens, surprisingly were firm and the roll perfectly true.
For
those who fade or slice their tee shots this is a good course for you ( Chan
Keng Khew take note ), because most of the fairway dogleg to the right.
Hong
Chua the sacrificial cow of flight one got slaughtered
with 54 vegas ponts at 1 ringgit per point. However, two chip in from 20m made
his day but didn't save his pay.
Overall
Ayer Keroh provide us with the warm up we needed. We like the course design except
for the trees growing in the middle of the fairways.
The
only downside is the club house and the starter house which is nothing but a
shed. Recommended not to take a nighteen hole drink there, rather
proceed back to Malacca which was what we did.
It was
dinner and shopping with the family for night activities.
A'Famosa
Day
two 23 Dec
Met
at the lobby at 0730hrs and proceed to the best Ba Kut Teh in
Malacca. Must try
the Chicken wine soup for some potent effect.
The
weather was perfect in the morning for our assault on A'Famosa. The golfers
proceeded to the golf course while the family to the water world near by.
We
played on the famous A'famosa Palm and Rockies course.
Weather
was fantastic and true enough, par's and birdies were in order. Fairways were
well kept and the green's soft enough to stop you're approach shots. The
scenery is beautiful with bluish water and colorful plants decorating the
fairways.
We
started on Palm course at 1045hrs.
Hanson
wife, Mel playing with Viven as Chee Keng had to take care of the family, Han
and Hong Chua.
Frankie,
Mike, Hanson and Pach in one flight.
We
stop for lunch after nine holes and tried the buffet lunch. We had 50% discount
for golfers which made the Rm 29 lunch worth while.
A'Famosa
is indeed a Championship course. It is long and narrow with lots of bunkers and
water to swallow your ball, as Frankie, who return with a 93 will tell you. Course management is
a must
and golfers who play
the course according to their abilities willl be rewarded. Those who attack it
head on will find three digits on their score cards.
We
met our family's and proceeded for dinner at Portuguese settlement. Seafood
dinner cooked Eurasian style.
Mmm..the
salt heat pepper crab is a must to try, salty and spicy on the outside and
creamy on the inside.
In
the night we celebrated Pach and Vivien anniversary at the hotel lounge with
wine and cheese.
Tiara
Melaka
Day
3 24 Dec
Tiara golf course - Woodland and Meadows.
Woke
up with a hangover and proceeded to Tiara golf club where all the golfers met at 9 am.
After
the tough course of A'Famosa, Tiara was easy.
No complains from golfers about the course, everything is well
maintained. Greens were slow in the morning due to the damp condition but were
fast and firm by afternoon.
Flight
mates remain unchanged. The top guns for best gross were Frank and Mike, Best
net were Pach, Frank and Hanson.
Chee
seng joined the first flight with Vivien, Han and Hong Chua.
A new Golf kaki record was set by Hanson Wong who shot a 16 on a par 5 hole. Amazingly, Hanson still clinch the best net
with a gross of 102. Hats off to this guy who can put in on from 170m but chip 4 ball into the water from 60m.
Prizes
At
the end of the day, prizes were given to the Top Gross Mike Gee with a 3 day total of
256. Top Net when to Hanson Wong with a 3 day total of 229 handicap 24.
Conclusion
This
year Christmas cup was most enjoyable. Play was confine to one game a day which
left time to relax and enjoy the food of Malacca. Family members got to see
their golfing daddys and couple without children had time to try for it. We
look forward to Chriistmas Cup 3 and thank our club President Pach Ang and
Vivien for organsing
this event.