Jakarta - 25th Feb to 28th Feb 2010

Thanks DWK, WMF for your suggestions. Looks like Jakarta is so hot, I'll need plenty of 'fluid'

@DWK: Modern CC address in NSRCC website:
Padang Golf Modern & Country Club
JI. Modern Golf Raya
Perumahan Kota Modern
Tangerang 15117
Tel: 62 – 21 – 552 9228
Fax: 62 -21 -552 9177 / 87
Website: www.moderngolfcc.com

I'll be taking taxi there so if it is hard to find, then perhaps i'll give it a miss and try Daiman Indah.

my bahasa is pretty rusty ... but I have a feeling that I would love a trip there

Derek wrote:

my bahasa is pretty rusty ... but I have a feeling that I would love a trip there

Derek, you just need to know a few words can liao..

Ok guys, now I need some help please. As mentioned, the plan is to play Cengkareng on 8 July. Called CIMB Worldcard to book just now and was told fullhouse. Another alternative is Damai Indah, and I've sent them an email but no response.

Do you guys know any good golf conceirge to help with bookings? Good deal is always welcomed

Thank you thank you!

PS: Still very hopeful on Cengkareng, especially after DWK's *ahem*, commentaries

Damai Indah is ok McMug... (I assume is PIK - Pantai Indah Kapuk).
Very flat but very long though... hole 4 ahead are all very narrow and water hazards everywhere. So could be quite fun. If you play there, try to get tee off as early as possible (something like 6.30 or 6.45 if you can). I did 7.30 and got fifth degree burn when I finish - simply no trees and hot hot hot... (caddy also hot but if you get burnt playing the golf your clubs will not be in condition to be polished)

Now, about golf concierge, you can try visa platinum if you have one.. more expensive of course than CIMB since you actually pay but I think they have 30% discount green fee. If you are willing to pay full (weekdays about 550K and weekend something like 800K+) then can call them directly

BTW I have NEVER been successful booking Cengkareng with CIMB.

If you have CIMB try to get Imperial lah... worth playing and I like it more than PIK/Damai Indah. If you're willing to change gear and goes towards bogor, then try jagorawi - never played there but you can ask bro ps his exp. (with caddy too hehehe...

blee2007 wrote:

Derek wrote:

my bahasa is pretty rusty ... but I have a feeling that I would love a trip there

Derek, you just need to know a few words can liao..

Blee which word did you recognize?

Lemme try to experiment with board feature while putting up some entertainment.

Clarification: it's DEFINITELY... NOT me.....

too late bro.. your reputation is ruined already and it does not help to explain why it was censored if it wasn't you....

DimWit Kid wrote:

Damai Indah is ok McMug... (I assume is PIK - Pantai Indah Kapuk).
Very flat but very long though... hole 4 ahead are all very narrow and water hazards everywhere. So could be quite fun. If you play there, try to get tee off as early as possible (something like 6.30 or 6.45 if you can). I did 7.30 and got fifth degree burn when I finish - simply no trees and hot hot hot... (caddy also hot but if you get burnt playing the golf your clubs will not be in condition to be polished)

Now, about golf concierge, you can try visa platinum if you have one.. more expensive of course than CIMB since you actually pay but I think they have 30% discount green fee. If you are willing to pay full (weekdays about 550K and weekend something like 800K+) then can call them directly

BTW I have NEVER been successful booking Cengkareng with CIMB.

If you have CIMB try to get Imperial lah... worth playing and I like it more than PIK/Damai Indah. If you're willing to change gear and goes towards bogor, then try jagorawi - never played there but you can ask bro ps his exp. (with caddy too hehehe...

Thanks for yr recommendatons. I'm trying for somewhere near the airport so that I can play a round immediately upon arrival. Looks like will get burn

dmateo wrote:

too late bro.. your reputation is ruined already and it does not help to explain why it was censored if it wasn't you....

Bro come on lah... me so skinny and see him so meaty... DEFINITELY not me....

DimWit Kid wrote:

blee2007 wrote:

Derek wrote:

my bahasa is pretty rusty ... but I have a feeling that I would love a trip there

Derek, you just need to know a few words can liao..

Blee which word did you recognize?

Ha ha. When we meet i will tell you!

Mcmug, there is another golf course called kaput (I think it is spelt that way), about 20 mins drive if traffic is good. You might want to try it out but hor, don't expect the same kind of 'service' standard as Cengkarang.

blee2007 wrote:

Mcmug, there is another golf course called kaput (I think it is spelt that way), about 20 mins drive if traffic is good. You might want to try it out but hor, don't expect the same kind of 'service' standard as Cengkarang.

Pantai Indah Kapuk Golf Course

not KAPUTTTTTT

DimWit Kid wrote:

Lemme try to experiment with board feature while putting up some entertainment.

This is Mountain View golf course. Bandung. My home town. heh. I always play there when I go back. V challenging course.

Hole no 10 or 1 (can't really recall now - as normally we play random holes).

Random means no queuing. If hole 1 or 10 is full, then we'll proceed to the next available one

See the similarity :

holy crap dave.. this is not a golf course.. its a freaking mountain commando course!

Does it mean the caddies in green uniforms can hug but not the blue ones?

watermyforrest wrote:

Does it mean the caddies in green uniforms can hug but not the blue ones?

Depends on how THICK is your wallet

Mizzy,
It's demanding. Demanding for your every shot to be precise.

There are quite a few courses like that in Indo.... Bandung, and then also Rainbow Hills.... Up and down and buggy on track.. Last time I played with my customers it took us more than 5 hrs as some of them really take the 5 minutes rules to heart......

Dave, sounds like you have a lot of "experience"

DimWit Kid wrote:

There are quite a few courses like that in Indo.... Bandung, and then also Rainbow Hills.... Up and down and buggy on track.. Last time I played with my customers it took us more than 5 hrs as some of them really take the 5 minutes rules to heart......

Dave, sounds like you have a lot of "experience"

No experience with the caddy bro

Some are really bochap and useless... some are really nice....

I prefer the caddy in Old Dago golf. Most of them are single handicappers....

daveaha wrote:

blee2007 wrote:

Mcmug, there is another golf course called kaput (I think it is spelt that way), about 20 mins drive if traffic is good. You might want to try it out but hor, don't expect the same kind of 'service' standard as Cengkarang.

Pantai Indah Kapuk Golf Course

not KAPUTTTTTT

Ya ya,, my bad, sorry, was thinking about my game todaywhich is Kaput.. hahahaha

daveaha wrote:

DimWit Kid wrote:

Lemme try to experiment with board feature while putting up some entertainment.

This is Mountain View golf course. Bandung. My home town. heh. I always play there when I go back. V challenging course.

Hole no 10 or 1 (can't really recall now - as normally we play random holes).

Random means no queuing. If hole 1 or 10 is full, then we'll proceed to the next available one

See the similarity :

Dave, you purposely hit into the bushes one ah?

Ok! I'm back from my trip. Here's some summary of the courses I played:

1. Padang Modern Golf and Country Club (NSRCC Affiliate) approx Rp 325k + Rp100k tips

Easy course with wide fairways. Course condition equivalent to Tg Puteri course A bah... Pretty deep fairway bunkers that can only use wedge to get it out. Slow greens.

Yes, Caddy leave number on scorecard....

2. Royale Jakarta Country Club (Halim 3) price, 1.2mil + 100k tips

Looonng course with fast greens. Beautiful course and nasty rough though.

Caddy more upmarket on Facebook and of course, made a missed call to her mobile

Overall an enjoyable golf trip