DIV TOUR 3 - Bali ‘25

A team of 7 DIVs ventured out to the Indonesian island of Bali to partake in the third instalment of the DIV Golf Tour series. 

Participants:

Oli Brown

Rich Sellers

Phil Doyle

Kenny Hegarty

Tom Chambers

George Rhodes

Aido Crowley 

The reflections on this trip can be summarised under the following four headings:

1. Similarities with other DIV tours:

- Long bus drives and terrible traffic congestion still allow for some decent entertainment 

- No amount of new golf gear will create consistent golf

- Rich is desperate for a new phone

- Leaving copious amounts of alcohol in the fridge at the end of the trip is now a pre requisite

- George’s ability to woo the natives by organising great breakfasts is never in doubt

- Tom’s phenomenal vocal range (whilst awake and asleep) is unmatched

- Post trip anxiety is real

2. Excellent additions to this DIV tour:

- Compulsory dress code throughout the trip was a master stroke and was adhered  to by all

- Subtle personalised Jewelry added flair, although be warned it can confuse even the most ardent DIV members if they are late to the party

- Compulsory villa pool wear helps a team bond (all the above are excellent additions by Oli Brown)

- Afternoon tee times are a winner

- Guided meditation is good for the soul

- 5* secluded villas with easy entrance and exit points is a must

- The Blue Spot Trophy is for the dedicated few

- Opening ceremonial dinners (with Timmy)

- The ostrich putter

- Rest days

3.Things we have learnt:

- K  is for Canada

- Phil has a penchant for different cuisines including local dishes, Latina and even Russian.

- Not all caddy’s like Kenny

- Aido is a better dancer than he is a gymnast

- Bali belly is not a myth although Tom has found that the origins of some waterborne diseases can be a pleasurable experience

- Rich will not be sharing a room with Tom ever again

- Behind every good man is a dead woman

- Oli, like George can perform miracles 

- We can all now use splitwise successfully.

4. Things that still need to be considered for future tours

- Roulette

To be continued…