Third Round at Imperial Klub Golf

Hail the D.O.G.S. !!!!!

Play continued this week at Imperial Klub Golf with the group teeing off right on schedule at 12:00 from Tee Boxes 1 and 10. With rain hammering Jakarta for most of the week, expectations were low for a dry round, but the golfing gods were kind and players managed to remain dry.

As is usual for a Saturday the course was busy, yet pace of play held up well and most groups completed their rounds in around four and a half hours, leaving plenty of time for post-round stories, scorecard inspections and the usual friendly debate over what almost went right.

We proudly welcome Jagdeve Babu G Harikrishnan as he joins us for his inaugural D.O.G.S. round.

An impressive lineup of winners this week, with Ezra Alexander and Paul Eckhardt clinching the Nearest to Pin prizes. Stuart Clark and Terence Martin dominated the Long Drives, while Axel Hertzke and Marc Desilets showcased their expertise by winning the Drive & Pitch awards with consecutive outstanding shots.

Ash Hewitt, who recently withdrew to sidestep the Booby Prize, confidently found his rhythm on the greens this week, emerging as the Putting Champion. Michael Benner delivered an energetic performance, earning both the Booby Prize and the Most Exercise award, demonstrating once again that at D.O.G.S., effort is always acknowledged, even if the scorecard doesn't always reflect it.

Jeff Colbert delivered the day's lowest gross, demonstrating that Imperial can indeed be mastered with precise ball-striking and a reliable putter. True to his reputation, Don Duttlinger played another steady round, securing the Runner Up position. Meanwhile, Paul Eckhardt is consistently enhancing his performance each week and emerged as our Weekly Champion.

Congratulations to all of this week's winners.

At the halfway mark of the tournament, the Eclectic and "The Imperial Klub Golf – Rod Williams Memorial Challenge" have the same top three players in identical order: Don Duttlinger, Paul Eckhardt, and Richard Mau. This sets the stage for an exciting second half.

Full results for the Challenge and Eclectic are available on the leaderboard.

We have been fully subscribed for the past two weeks, so it's advisable to sign up early to secure your spot for the Antepenultimate Round. Please inform JB if you have a grouping preference.

• Where: Imperial Klub Golf

• When: Saturday, January 24, 2026

• Tee Off: 12:00

• Green Fee + Golf Cart: 1.300.000 IDR/person

See you on the course,

jb

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Rules Information

If you find your ball behind a cart exit sign or yardage marker, are you allowed to move the sign?

Yes, you can usually move a golf cart exit sign if it's an easily movable obstruction, like a lightweight plastic one, but if it's a permanent fixture (immovable), you only get free relief if it interferes with your swing, stance, or lie, otherwise you play it as it lies or take penalty relief. The key is whether you can move it without unreasonable effort or damage to the course or sign.

Watch here for more information.

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Announcements

A Night with Rabbie Burns

This Friday, January 23, the JSAS is thrilled to present Burns Night 2026: “A Night with Rabbie Burns” at Bull & Vine. Join us for an evening honouring Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, with outstanding company, traditional fare, poetry, and music.

Register here to be part of this unforgettable evening.

Manila Dogs 25th Anniversary

Our founder, Fritz Hainzl, was originally a member of the Manila Dogs. When he moved to Jakarta, he saw an opportunity and created a similar organization—what we now know as the Djakarta Old Golf Society or D.O.G.S.

On Sunday, March 14, 2026, the Manila Dogs will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary at Club Intramuros Golf Course in Manila.

If you’re interested in being part of the celebration, please let Ash know!

Shirts

If you would like to purchase a D.O.G.S. shirt please get in touch with John Brown or send an email to jakartadogs@gmail.com 

WhatsApp Groups

We have 2 WhatsApp groups for members; our Chatter group which is used for sharing jokes and non-D.O.G.S. related information and our Updates group where we share information specific to D.O.G.S. rounds. If you would like to be added to either or both of these groups please send us an email with your cell phone number to jakartadogs@gmail.com