JAWS AYODYA Matchplay 2026

We are pleased to announce the first special event for JAWS for 2026, the JAWS AYODYA MATCH PLAY for the SHARK OF THE YEAR trophy

Passing the Baton -Last years Champion- Roger Finnie and the 2025 Champion Divya Ahuja

Match Play 2026 -Round 1
 1.⁠ ⁠SUJEET VS RICCARDO
 2.⁠ ⁠RANDY AP VS AMEESH ANAND
 3.⁠ ⁠TOM G. VS REINALDO G.
 4.⁠ ⁠RAJEEV VS PRANNOY A
 5.⁠ ⁠HITOSHI VS BENNY B
 6.⁠ ⁠GHAS VS RUDY R
 7.⁠ ⁠MI HWA VS RINA
 8.⁠ ⁠ALBERT ARCENAS VS VOBOON S
 9.⁠ ⁠BRAM S VS MARS DJ
10.⁠ ⁠VIJAY VS PRAS
11.⁠ ⁠EMIL VS DEAN MARRILEES
12.⁠ ⁠SUBUSH VS SURYA INDARTA
13.⁠ ⁠ADRIAN VS ROGER F
14.⁠ ⁠CHRIS ANTONIUS VS BERNARD SUWANTO
15.⁠ ⁠IBRAHIM MOLJOSANTOSO VS ANIRUDH K
16.⁠ ⁠AXEL VS DIVYA
17.⁠ ⁠BOBBY VS DANIEL
18.⁠ ⁠KEVIN D VS CAPT SHIV K
19.⁠ ⁠SUNG WAN KIM VS LOK BUDIANTO
20.⁠ ⁠SIMON VS MARVIN A

FEB 1st to APRIL 15th .

May the best SHARK WIN 

As always the The JAWS match play 2026 will bring in the *JAWS GREAT WHITE SHARK OF THE YEAR.* and there will be 3 winners and trophies for this event

The *JAWS AYODYA GREAT WHITE SHARK OF THE YEAR* (1ST place) WINNER TROPHY

The *JAWS AYODYA TIGER SHARK OF THE YEAR*(2nd place) RUNNER UP TROPHY

The *JAWS AYODYA BABY SHARK OF THE YEAR*(3rd place) 3rd PLACE TROPHY 

LETS GO SHARKS !

DatesActivityNotes
31st JanuaryDraw takes placeDisplayed in Networking- WhatsApp group
1st FebruaryMatchplay games startGroup games-displayed in the WhatsApp group.
Round-1-

1st Feb-April 15th
winners to quarterfinal 40 players, on draws , 20 winners to next round
Round-2 

April 16th-June 30th
winners to semi finals20 players on draws – 10 move to the next round  
Round-3 

July 1st -Sept 15th
winners to finals- ROUND ROBIN 10 players on draws – 5 move to the next round
Final Round 4-

Sept 16th – Nov 30th
Round robin – each of the 5 players will play (all the 4 remaining players once for 18 holes.)

Both opponents have to agree on a golf course of choice together and will play off the white tees only for this round robin final round.

At the end, after all matches- the player with

– the Highest points is crowned JAWS AYODYA GREAT WHITE SHARK 2026

– the Second highest points is crowned JAWS AYODYA TIGER SHARK 2026

– the Third highest points is crowned JAWS AYODYA BABY SHARK 2026
This is a round robin points round
Win- 2 Points
Draw- 1 Point
Lose – 0 Points
May the best Shark win !

SCHEDULE ( note these dates may ONLY change by the Captains approval)

Rules to this event “MATCH PLAY SHARK OF THE YEAR”

  1. Emiliano will be the Match Play captain and will coordinate all games, his decisions in all aspects will be final.
  2. As always, with all JAWS events, for the Matchplay
    1. Men will play off the white tees and ladies will play off the red tees.
  3. All matches for the Match play post initial draw must be set up by the 2 competitors and advised to the JAWS Matchplay captain Emiliano before play.
  4. The format of the competition will be a clear knock out one, till the final round , which will be between 5 players as a round robin and based on points.
  5. All match plays should be played ideally on a JAWS event in which both players are registered, unless for some reason both players agree to play it separately and it is approved by the Captain, who has to be convinced that the arrangement is agreed on and will be fair for both players. 
    1. If not deemed fair, then the match will be awarded to the player willing to play at the JAWS event. 
  6. Matches should be played using 75 % of the MYGOLF2U JAWS handicap for each player of the white tees only.
  7. If there is a difference between the players handicaps, the lower handicap player will give the higher handicap player 75 % shots based on the difference of the handicaps.
    1. These shots will be applied starting from the most difficult hole (ranked 1) up to the hole ranking equivalent to the number of shots being given. E.g. If 4 shots are being given then the shots are given 1 shot each on holes ranked 1 to 4 in difficulty. 
  8. Matches should be played in line with the specified time limit as determined by the JAWS MatchPlay Captain and as per attached schedule . 
  9. If a player is unavailable for a long specified period of time (max 5 weeks), then the player will forfeit to avoid holding up the competition. 
  10. All match winners must be decided by the deadline or the CAPTAIN declares a winner based on who was registered to play the most times during the period.
  11. There are to be no ties except in the final round.
  12. For all other rounds (except Final Round Robin round)
    1. In the event that players are tied at the end of 18 holes then both players will agree to a 
      1. a 14 foot putt-off on the practice green using the best of 5 putting attempts. If neither party is able to hole the putts then a coin toss winner will be determined as the final result 
      1. If both above conditions fail only then both players will have to replay the match 18 holes at an agreed date ( ideally within 7 days of their last match with each other- unless the match is being played on the last date of deadline , if so a coin toss will decide the winner instead of a rematch)
  13. Post game, players should send results at the earliest via e-mail and what app to Matchplay Captain Emiliano at the match play WhatsApp group
  14. A brief summary of anything special or outstanding in the match play would also be appreciated when reporting results. 
  15. The top 3 winners of JAWS Matchplay will stand to win a trophy from the one-time competition fees of IDR 200,000/- to register in the match play.   
  16. The current standings and schedule will be available on the JAWS Website under the “Jaws Ayodya Matchplay 2026″ tab. 

Note

  • Matches should be played using the latest handicap/ index. Ideally from myGolf2u.
  • If a player is unavailable for a long specified period of time (see timetable), then the player will forfeit to avoid holding up the competition. 
  • Any disputes/ disagreements between the players will be discussed by the JAWS Admins and the – Match play Captains decision is final.

Handicap Rules for qualification, Lets keep it simple

  • myGolf2u (all Jakarta) Society hcp system (minimum 6 rounds in the last 5 months)
  • Or club handicap (e.g. JGC/Rainbow/Jags – latest certificate needed maximum 3 months old) 
  • Or national handicap system (e.g. Golf Australia/Finnish GA etc- minimum 6 rounds in last 6 months)
  • No Garmin scores etc will be accepted  

Lastly All games should be finished on the day ideally, if possible. 

Thank you see you on the fairways at the next JAWS Event. 

Warm Golfing Regards 

Emiliano

Jaws Admin Committee

2025 Champion Divya and Runner up Manoj Misra

The years results – 2025

With over 46 players signing up it was a year of upsets , with Champions of pasts and new champions emerging

– *The JAWS GREAT WHITE SHARK OF THE YEAR* Divya Ahuja 

– *The JAWS TIGER SHARK OF THE YEAR* RUNNER UP TROPHY- Manoj Misra 

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– *The JAWS BABY SHARK OF THE YEAR*(3rd place)- Dr Ghas 

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2021 MP Finalists: (L-R) Hari Tian and Chris Lever