Kuching Golf Tour - July 16 to 19, 2018

Although  our last trip to Kuching in Jan was a total let down due to the very wet season, we have decided to come back again in July. This is mainly because the total package is a real bargain since the 3 golf courses are all affiliated to KRTU; the cheap and fantastic food and massages are other main attractions. 

The regulars signed up almost immediately when the suggestion to play in Kuching was mentioned. Young Low joined us to make up the group of 8.

Day 1.
Usually we played Samarahan GC after arrival, but this time we had decided to tee off at Sarawak GCC because Low can only join us for 2 days so we thought he might enjoy Sarawak GCC and Damai Laut Golf Resort tomorrow. 

Day 2.
Damai Laut Golf Resort hosted a Asian Tour just about a week ago, so the course is still in top condition. 

Day 3.
To our surprises the course conditions at Samarahan GC has improved tremendously. Greens and fairways are all very well maintained except hole 15, which is still under quite a mamajor renovation. Apparently the course is now managed by a new Management team. Thumbs up to the team!

Summary.
1. All 3 courses are in tip top conditions, worth coming back again.
2. Food. 
    On day 1, we went to our regular restaurant, iCafe at Rubber Road for dinner.
    This is a non-pork and no liquor joints, neither do they serve Chinese tea in a tea pot.
     Although we see Muslim customers at other tables, but obviously they don’t mind we 
     drink beer and stout, which we had to buy from another shop nearby. Food is excelent 
     and price probably 30-40 cheaper than west Malaysia. This is our must-come restaurant.  
     Many thanks to Khoo for buying this dinner, which he always did for the first night.

     On day 2. Thanks to suggestion by David, we went to Swee Garden Seafood Restaurant
     at Jalan Mendu for dinner. The stewed pork leg, duck served in mango salad, and even   
     simple fuyong fried eggs were excellent. The portions were big too. But remember to  
     book the table in advance, and prepare to wait for the food to be served. I guessed this 
     is because there seemed to have only 1 chef, who looks like the owner. 

     
     On day 3. We went back to iCafe and ordered their favorite dishes, namely Assam fish and