3 Club Monte - Best Ball Tournament For Juniors At Bali Handara

The next tournament of the Bali Junior Golf Community (BJGC) will be held on Sunday 23rd September 2012 9am at their 'home course' at Bali Handara Golf & Country Club.

This time it will be a 3 Club Monte - Best ball team event. Each team must consist of one junior and one Handara caddy/staff as a player. If you don’t have a caddy from Handara that you know, one will be allocated for you.

Each player must choose just three clubs plus putter to play with. Players are able to use their putter, but other than that they must stick to the other 3 clubs they choose for the entire round. This format is designed to make the game more challenging, but also to help players practice difficult shots, learn new skills, and build up their existing skills. By restricting their club choices, players can’t rely on the perfect club for a particular shot. Instead, they must made do with the clubs they’ve chosen and figure out how to use their other abilities to sink that less-than-ideal shot.

You must register for this event if you want to play. You can do this online at http://www.balijuniorgolf.com/tournament/schedule/ or call BJGC office on (0361) 462 705.

Texas Scramble With A Twist For Juniors At Bali Handara

Round #2 in the series of 18 Hole Golf Competitions organized by the Bali Junior Golf Community (BJGC) will be held on Sunday 26 August 2012 on their 'home course' Bali Handara Golf Resort. This round will be a Texas scramble format with two twists.

Twist 1
teams will be formed on a lucky draw system by organizer

Twist 2
each player in the team's drive must be used at least 4 times

Junior Boys Division
A (14 - 17)
B (13 & under)
Boys A off white tees
Boys B off red tees

Junior Girls Division
A (14 - 17)
B (13 & under)
Girls A & B off red tees

Note: Players can choose to "play up" on (tee box only but remain in their age division)" subject to approval by organizer

Cost per junior player
Rp 325.000 BJGC members (valid card must be presented)
Rp 425.000 junior non-members

Inclusive: 1 rounds/18 holes green fees, trolley, caddie fee, prize for winner of each division ( Boys A, B and Girls A&B)

Excludes: caddie tips & lunch

Players also earn points which will enable you to qualify for our club championship tournaments.
Players must also play a minimum 3 of the fortnightly fun format tournaments to qualify for the championship tournaments.

Lunch
15% discount off menu at the golf cafe for lunch after the competition for juniors and parents.

How to register
online @ http://www.balijuniorgolf.com/tournament/schedule/

Payment
Can be made on the day in cash only to the BJGC hospitality desk located downstairs outside the golf cafe.

Free Juniors Clinic
beginners welcome
7.45am - 8.45am
Driving Range /Short Game Practice Area

Bingo Bango Bongo For Juniors At Bali Handara

Ready to have some fun Bali junior golfers......Bingo Bango Bongo is a points-based game.

In Bingo Bango Bongo, three types of achievements are rewarded with a point. The first player in a group to get his ball on the green gets a point (bingo). The player in the group whose ball is closest to the pin once all balls are on the green gets a point (bango). And the player in the group who is first to hole out gets a point (bongo).

Add up the points at the end of the game, high points wins.

Bingo Bango Bongo, 18-Hole Golf Competition round #1 is organized by the Bali Junior Golf Community and will be held at Bali Handara Golf Resort on Sunday 5 August 2012.

Junior Boys Division
A (14 - 17)
B (13 & under)
Boys A off white tees
Boys B off red tees

Junior Girls Division
A (14 - 17)
B (13 & under)
Girls A & B off red tees
Girls A can choose to "play up" subject to approval by organizer

Cost per junior player
Rp 325.000 BJGC members (valid card must be presented)
Rp 425.000 junior non-members

Inclusive : 1 rounds/18 holes green fees, trolley, caddie fee, prize for winner of each division ( Boys A, B and Girls A&B)
Excludes : caddie tips & lunch

Players also earn points which will enable you to qualify for our club championship tournaments.
Players must also play a minimum 5 of the fortnightly fun format tournaments to qualify for the championship tournaments.

Lunch
15% discount off menu at the golf cafe for lunch after the competition for juniors and parents.

How to register
To register simply send an email to info@balijuniorgolf.com with your name and age.

Payment
Can be made on the day in cash only to the BJGC hospitality desk located downstairs outside the golf cafe.

Free Juniors Clinic
beginners welcome
7.45am - 8.45am
Driving Range /Short Game Practice Area

PGI Bali Junior Golf Series 2012

Series 1 of the PGI Bali Junior Golf Series & Championship 2012 will be held on Sunday 5 August 2012 at Bali Handara Country Club, with tee off at 8.00am.

Boys & Girls Divisions
Class A 15-17 years
Class B 13-14 years
Class C 11-12 years
Class D 10 years & under

Prizes All Age Divisions (boys & girls)
1 Winner
1 Runner Up

Novelty Prizes for
1 nearest to the line
1 nearest to the pin

BJGC Members Rp 350,000
Non Members Rp 400,000
Tournament fee includes lunch

More information: www.balijuniorgolf.com | facebook.com/balijuniorgolf
Organizers office (0361) 462705 | info@balijuniorgolf.com

Bali Handara Temporarily Closed Because Of Landslide

As a result of extremely heavy rains for several days last week, the island of Bali was hit by a number of landslides that caused a lot of damage at various locations.

One of the areas hit by a landslide was the Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club, where the Bali Handara Hotel was badly damaged and part of the 18th fairway disappeared under a thick layer of mud, stones and fallen trees. Fortunately there was no one killed or injured by the landslide at Handara, but it will take some time to clean up and have the course back ready for play. Therefore the Bali Handara course will be temporarily closed until April 1, when play is expected to be possible again.

After reopening the par 5 18th hole will be temporarily played as a par 3, until this hole can be fully restored to normal playing conditions.

The 18th fairway is covered in a layer of mud, stones and trees

The Bali Handara hotel was severely damaged by the landslide

BJGC Seve Ballesteros Foundation Challenge

”I'm here because golf is my sport and I like to compete, ... Just by being here I'm already beginning to win.”
Seve Ballesteros

Bali Junior Golf Community together with Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club is joining an initiative in Spain to raise funds for The Seve Ballesteros Foundation in support of Cancer Research.

The weekend of April 7th & 8th 2012 a 2-day Challenge charity tournament supporting The Seve Ballesteros Foundation will be held at Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club.

The event in Bali is part of a initiative in Spain which will see thousands of golfers at golf clubs raise money for Seve's Foundation, which funds research into brain cancer.

Golfers at Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club will tee off in their bid not only to raise money for charity, but also to try to promote junior golf in Bali as well as the mentor program for juniors which will see a team event for day 1 where 2 adults will be paired with 2 juniors.
We want to also educate our juniors from an early age about giving back through golf.

A strong field of adult and junior golfers is expected on the day, at the popular local course who always throws itself wholeheartedly behind the juniors and golf.

Bali Handara Kosaido County Club general manager Mark Isley said: "We are very honored to hold this event and support Bali Junior Golf Community as well as the Seve Ballesteros Foundation, which helps fund Cancer Research UK's world class research into brain cancer". Our members are an exceptional group of people and tremendously generous, so we look forward to a great day.".

About Seve Ballesteros
A forrmer World No.1 and winner of over 80 tournaments including five major championships, Seve Ballesteros was, for a decade, arguably the greatest golfer in the world.

Seve will always be remembered for the strength and determination he showed not only on the golf course but also in the last years of his life, as he bravely fought brain cancer.

The Seve Ballesteros Foundation Challenge 2011
On April 9, 2011 over 140 golf courses in Spain and 12,000 players participated in the "First Edition Seve Ballesteros Foundation Challenge."
The world of golf has more than responded to a project conceived and led by Seve Ballesteros for the sole purpose of raising funds to promote research on brain tumors,

Approximately 4,000 people a year in Spain and 100,000 in the world are diagnosed with brian tumors for which, at present, no cure is available.

What is The Seve Ballesteros Foundation?
In October of 2008, Seve Ballesteros collapsed at Madrid Airport. He was later diagnosed with a brain tumor and underwent life saving brain surgery at La Paz hospital in Madrid. "This is the toughest match of my life," he said.
The courage and determination he had shown for 30 years on the golf course now helped him in his greatest challenge. "You must always fight, never give up." spirit, together with the skill and expertise of the surgeons at La Paz Hospital in Madrid gave him what he now calls "My second chance". After four operations Seve left hospital on 9 December 2008.
Seve Ballesteros believes he can make a difference in the fight against brain cancer. Now Seve has decided to support Cancer Research UK. The ambition is to raise significant funds for research into brain cancer. "I want to help; I want to do something to fight this disease."
Cancer Research UK is the world's largest charity dedicated to cancer research. Their doctors and scientists have contributed to 19 of the top 20 drugs used to treat cancer patients worldwide.

The Sutowo Amateur Open Golf Tournament

The Sutowo Amateur Open Golf Tournament 2011 will be held at Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club on Sunday 27 November 2011.
The tournament will be a 18-hole Individual Stroke Play Competition with Shotgun Start at 7am.

Tournament registration fee is Rp 650,000 for Members and Juniors, Rp 750,000 for Indonesian citizens and KITAS/KIMS holders, and Rp 850,000 for visitors.
Registration fee includes Green, Cart and Caddy Fees, buffet lunch, on-course snacks, 1 mineral water, golf souvenir, lucky draw and Hole-in-One prizes, and trophies awarded to the winners in Men's, Ladies, and Junior Divisions.

Special Room Rates (26-27 Nov) Rp 350,000 for Members and Juniors, Rp 400,000 for Indonesian citizens and KITAS/KIMS holders and Rp 450,000 for Visitors includes 1 night accommodation in a Superior Room and breakfast for 2. Upgrade to a Deluxe Golf View Room for only Rp 150,000 or a Bungalow for only Rp 250,000.

Special 18-hole Practice Round Rates on 26 November of Rp 300,000 for Members and Juniors, Rp 450,000 for Indonesian citizens and KITAS/KIMS holders and Rp 650,000 for Visitors.

All rates are nett. For more information and registration contact Bali Handara Sales Team at sales@balihandarakosaido.com or (0361) 288 944, fax (0361) 287 358.

1st Bali Handara-New Kuta Golf Challenge

For the first time the Bali Handara - New Kuta Golf Challenge will be held at Bali.
Play 2 18-hole rounds of golf in a stroke play on handicap event.

ROUND 1 :	29 October 2011, 09.00am at
	Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club
ROUND 2 :	30 October 2011, 07.30am at
	New Kuta Golf

Tournament fees:
· Member (BHKCC & NKG) : IDR 1,250,000
· Guest : IDR 1,800,000
Tournament fees include: green fee, cart fee, caddy fee, breakfast, lunch buffets, player's insurance, refreshment, trophy, Hole in One and lucky draw prizes.

Special room rates are available at:
· IDR 400,000 net/night (Superior Room/cottage - BHKCC)
· IDR 600,000 net/night (Superior Room - New Kuta Condotel)
· IDR 750,000 net/night (Deluze Room - Le Grande Suite)

For more more information & registration, please contact:

NEW KUTA GOLF T +62 361 8481 333 F +62 361 8481 400 reservation@newkutagolf.com www.newkutagolf.com

BALI HANDARA KOSAIDO CC T +62 362 342 2646 F +62 362 342 3048 reservation@balihandarakosaido.com www.balihandarakosaido.com

27th Ibnu Sutowo Senior Amateur Open Golf Championship And Tournament 2011

The 27th IBNU SUTOWO SENIOR AMATEUR OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP AND TOURNAMENT 2011 will be held at Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club on September 23 & 24, 2011

Due to the event, the accommodation and golf course will be fully-booked with the following details:

- Accommodation : September 21 – 24, 2011
- Golf course : September 23 & 24, 2011

Bali Handara Revisited

For me, Bali Handara has always been a special place and certainly not only because of the golf course. Recently I traveled to Bali to revisit Bali Handara and meet up with my longtime buddy Supriadi Mawardi, the new and current General Manager.

My first ever visit to Bali Handara dates back to 1987, when the course was just voted into the top-50 courses of the world by USA based Golf Magazine. Until today, I proudly treasure the beautifully handwritten certificate that is a testament to my maiden round at this awesome location.

Many years have passed and ever since I permanently moved back to Indonesia in 1990, I have played the course at least a three dozen times. Over the years I have seen the course mature into one of the most exciting layouts (and sites) in the world of golf, as much as I have also seen it deteriorate form times to times.
The well known proverb that "new brooms always sweep cleaner" truly is applicable here and the new management has put in place a program that looks at upgrading the course as well as the hotel facility. Only a few months into the new job, Supriadi has put his mark on the course and the hotel. It truly shows what simple and basic maintenance can do to a course.

Depending on how much money will be made available by the owners, it needs to be seen what the future brings for Bali Handara, a course that once has put Indonesia on the world map of golf. Under the new management, overall maintenance is pretty good while fairways and greens look better than they have ever done over the past five years. However, lots of upgrading is still heeded and especially in bunkering. Most of these traps are shallow and at the end of their life span and given the explosive development of today's golf equipment and balls, repositioning of bunkers need to be looked at. It is hoped that Supriadi will get all the support from the owners and in doing so to bring back Bali Handara to the forefront of world golf.

Located in a more than 300 years extinct volcanic crater - and as it (almost every hour of the day) is exposed to constant changing of day light, for golf course photographers like me Bali Handara is a genuine treat. The more than 350 meter high forest-clad crater wall that overlooks the site is dramatic and impressive and serves as a natural backdrop photographers and film directors can only dream of.

Over a period of two full days I shot at least 200 pictures that show the course in clear sunlight as well as in light that was colored orange-yellow by a setting sun. On the final day it was overcast causing it the course and clubhouse to be back dropped by dramatically dark rain-filled clouds and flairs of gloomy mist. Yet, even this type of weather allowed me to make some of the best pictures in a long time.

Bali Handara is back on the radar and with the new general manager in place golfers are likely to be pleasantly surprised with enhanced maintenance at the course and hotel when showing up in Bedugul for a "must" round of golf at one of the most historic courses in today's world of golf. Make sure you play Bali Handara next time you are in Bali and stay over for the night. It truly is worth the trip!