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
As we scramble towards the new year , its time to start planning your JAWS AYODYA SHARKs Matchplay journey….
A common comment we got in 2025 was *I wanted to register for the Jaws Ayodya Matchplay but got to know late !
So here we are starting the planning of 2026 for the JAWS AYODYA MATCH PLAY
With former champions like Roger Finnie , Randy , Willie Goldsmidth and others … this is a coveted honour board !
As with 2025 , Mr Emil will continue as the Captain and boss / admin / decision maker for all things JAWS Matchplay and the one time registration fees will remain IDR 200,000 to join JAWS Matchplay for 2026
If you are keen to join this event please
– contact Mr Emil directly to add you to the group at +6281398472332
– make the payment to Me Pras as registration and
– click on below link (separate Jaws Matchplay WhatsApp group) to join
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWK41HSeMgf7TJftnHZw5v?mode=hqrc
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 !
| Dates | Activity | Notes |
| 31st January | Draw takes place | Displayed in Networking- WhatsApp group |
| 1st February | Matchplay games start | Group games-displayed in the WhatsApp group. |
| Round-1 1st Feb-April 15th | No of Matches , winners to next round | If less than 32 players, on draws some players may get a by & go straight to the second round if more than 32 and less than 64 same principle applies |
| Round-2 April 15th-June 15th | No of matches – winners to quarterfinal | Last 8 or 16 can play after the draw |
| Round-3 June 16th-Aug 15th | 4 matches- and 4 winners move to semi finals | Last 8 or 16 |
| Round-4 Aug 16th-Sept 30th | 2 matches and 2 winners move to finals and the 2 losers to play against each other for 3 rd place. | Last 8 or 4 |
| Round-5 Oct 1st-Nov 30th | 2 matches – the Final match play for the winner & runner up and for 3rdplace between the 2 players who lost semifinal | Play for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Spot and trophies and medal awarded. |
SCHEDULE ( note these dates may change on by Capts approval)
Rules to this event “MATCH PLAY SHARK OF THE YEAR”
- Emiliano will be the Match Play captain and will coordinate all games, his decisions in all aspects will be final.
- As always, with all JAWS events, for the Match play
- Men will play off the blue tees or white tees and ladies will play off the red tees.
- 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.
- The format of the competition will be a clear knock out one.
- 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.
- If not deemed fair, then the match will be awarded to the player willing to play at the JAWS event.
- Matches should be played using 75 % of the MYGOLF2U JAWS handicap for each player.
- Example: HC 10 plays HC 20, Difference is 10( 20-10) x .75= 7.5-=8 rounded up.
- 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.
- 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.
- Matches should be played in line with the specified time limit as determined by the JAWS Match Play Captain and as per attached schedule .
- 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.
- 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.
- There are to be no ties.
- In the event that players are tied at the end of 18 holes then both players will agree to a
- 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
- If both above conditions fail only then both players will have to replay the match 18 holes at an agreed date ( within 7 days of their last matchwith each other)
- In the event that players are tied at the end of 18 holes then both players will agree to a
- Post game, players should send results at the earliest via e-mail to Matchplay Captain Emiliano at the match play WhatsApp group
- A brief summary of anything special or outstanding in the match play would also be appreciated when reporting results.
- The top 3 winners of JAWS Matchplay will stand to win a trophy and a possible cash prize collected from the one-time competition fees of IDR 200,000/- to register in the match play.
- The current standings and schedule will be available on the JAWS Website under the “Jaws Ayodya Matchplay 2025” tab.
Note
- Ideally we want 64, 32, 16 players joining but in the event of this not happening, a few players may get a by
- 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 6 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 JAWS match play 2025 will bring in the JAWS “SHARK OF THE YEAR”
- There will be 3 winners and trophies for this event
The JAWS GREAT WHITE SHARK OF THE YEAR (1ST place) WINNER TROPHY
The JAWS TIGER SHARK OF THE YEAR (2nd place) RUNNER UP TROPHY
The JAWS BABY SHARK OF THE YEAR (3rd place) 3rd PLACE MEDAL
REGISTRATION TO 2025 MATCH PLAY
- To register for the match play please advise us in the JAWS networking group,
- Registrations to match play will incur a one-time competition fees of IDR 200,000/-
| Dates | Activity | Notes |
| 31st January | Draw takes place | Displayed in Networking- WhatsApp group |
| 1st February | Matchplay games start | Group games-displayed in the WhatsApp group. |
| Round-1 1st Feb-April 15th | No of Matches , winners to next round | If less than 32 players, on draws some players may get a by & go straight to the second round |
| Round-2 April 15th-June 15th | No of matches – winners to quarterfinal | Last 8 can play after the draw |
| Round-3 June 16th-Aug 15th | 4 matches- and 4 winners move to semi finals | Last 8 |
| Round-4 Aug 16th-Sept 30th | 2 matches and 2 winners move to finals and the 2 losers to play against each other for 3 rd place. | Last 4 |
| Round-5 Oct 1st-Nov 30th | 2 matches – the Final match play for the winner & runner up and for 3rdplace between the 2 players who lost semifinal | Play for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Spot and trophies and medal awarded. |
SCHEDULE ( note these dates may change on by Capts approval)
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
– *The JAWS BABY SHARK OF THE YEAR*(3rd place)- Dr Ghas
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JAWS Matchplay 2022
We are pleased to announce the first special event for JAWS for 2022, the JAWS MATCHPLAY for the SHARK OF THE YEAR trophy
There will be 2 winners for this event
The JAWS GREAT WHITE SHARK OF THE YEAR (1st place)
The JAWS TIGER SHARK OF THE YEAR (2nd place)
REGISTRATION FOR MATCHPLAY
- There is no fee to join.
- A sign up sheet will be sent out on the 15th January 2022 and then all names added to a whatsapp group.
- The deadline for signing up is on the 29th January.
- The matchplay draw will take place after the game on the 4th February.
SCHEDULE ( note these dates may change)
| Dates | Activity | Notes |
| 15th January | Sign up sheet sent out | |
| 29th January | Deadline for sign ups | |
| 31st January | Draw takes place- 32 players.8 groups of 4 | Draw at Bandung, displayed in Networking- whatsapp group set up, |
| 1st February | Matchplay games start | Group games- displayed in the whatsapp group. |
| 29th April | Deadline Group games | start of Ramandan (2nd April) |
| 3rd May | Knockout draw takes place | Last 8 can play after the draw |
| 27th May | Deadline for quarter final | Last 8 |
| 24th June | Deadline for semi final. | Last 4 |
| 15th July | Final of the matchplay. | Play for 1st and 2nd. |
Rules for this event “MATCHPLAY SHARK OF THE YEAR”
- Chris Lever and Fernando Gaggino will coordinate all games.
- As always, with all JAWS events, for the Match play. Men will play off the blue tees and ladies will play off the red tees.
- All matches must be played at Cengkerang G.C, at the players convenience to avoid disputes over the choice of venue,
- The format of the competition will be 75% of the difference in handicaps.
Example: HC 10 plays HC 20, Difference is 10( 20-10) x .75= 7.5-=8 rounded up.
- First round– Players are put into groups of 4 and will play each other. 3 points for a win , 1 point for a draw. The winner with the most points will go through to the knockout stage.
- In the event of a tie for the winner of a group.
Step 1) If both players have the same amount of points, then the winner will be the player who won the head to head match.
Step 2 ) If both players draw and say have 7 points each, then the tie will be decided as follows:
If player A won his/her round robin matches, 5 and 4, then 2 and 1. Player B won his/ her round robin matches, 2 and 1 and 3 and 1. Player A goes through because he/ she won 7 and 5 versus 5 and 2 ( greater margin of victories in the group). Losses count as negatives if applicable.
If still tied then the lower handicapper will go through.
Note, ideally we want 64, 32, 16 players joining but in the event of this not happening, a person who finishes 2nd in the group may be eligible to go through.
We look at the scores and decide based on points and head to head games who will go through if this occurs.
In the event of 2 players having identical points in 2nd place, then we will apply step 2 as above.
If a player is unavailable for the 2nd round, then the 2nd in the group will go through.
- 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 their decision is final.
2nd round- straight knockout.
In the event of a tie: (For knockout purposes ONLY.)
All games should be finished on the day ideally, if possible. The players can continue to play sudden death hole by hole until the game is settled.Or the players can arrange a putting or chipping competition (at the discretion of the players.) Or if both players decide that they want to arrange a replay within the time frame as long as it does not extend the last date of the deadline of the schedule.
Cancelation of Games
After a matchplay has been arranged and confirmed by both parties, it can only be canceled no later than the day before the match and with confirmation from both parties that they are aware of the cancellation. If the match is canceled on the same day, the golfer who did not cancel, at his discretion, may declare forfeit by the other golfer or postponement to another day.
Cancellations for medical reasons are allowed at any time
.Suspensions and Resumptions.
If a game is not completed due to poor light, heavy rain or lightning then both players must resume play from where they stopped.
If they need to return to the course at a later date, then the matchplay should start from where they finished.
The players can play their normal round but must start their matchplay from where they stopped previously.
Of course a player can concede anytime.
Post game, players should send results at the earliest via the whatsapp group. A brief summary of anything special or outstanding in the match play would also be appreciated when reporting results.
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