PSC Golf from the Tropical Golf Group
Wednesday, May 2, Khao Kheow – Stableford
This morning we lived in hope of a rain-free day as it was nice and bright as we met at BJ’s. We were playing Wednesday this week as the day before was wet and a holiday and we were not surprised when we were told carts were only allowed on the paths.
We were straight away and the course was wet so ‘lift, clean and place’ was in operation and well needed as the ball was full of mud after every shot. The greens were slow and as we played we could hear the mowers in operation. It was so bright and hot that I put my sun glasses straight on.
When we hit the back nine it all changed as the rain came remained with us until the end but we just kept going. A hot shower in the clubhouse did wonders for us and then a bite to eat and back to BJ’s.
The winner on the day was Jim Ferris with a fine 38 points, scored on a miserable day and on a tough course. In second with 35 points was Gordon Clegg and we then had a 3-way a count-back on 34 points that saw John Davies in third, Dave Cooper fourth and Tom Herrington taking fifth.
Kenny Chung won the best consolation front nine with 18 points, and Dick Warberg the back nine with 16.
Friday, May 4, Pattavia – Stableford
On Friday eleven golfers met to try their luck at Pattavia. This course could be listed in good to very good condition and it seems management has heard complaints from golfers and caddies. The greens, while still difficult, are more manageable than in years past. A “problem” could be that many, by now used to the super slick greens, constantly leaving putts short. No pleasing some folks, but overall it’s an improvement.
Searching for criticism, the bunkers had low levels of extremely course sand, but hey, we nitpick. The course is exceptional value.
The rain did come today, and at the most incredible time. The first group had finished, the second group didn’t all bother to finish the last hole, and the third group was far enough back to wait out the short delay.
Scores, as usual at Pattavia, were good. The returning Daryl Evans (c/h 27) had an excellent 39 points, followed by Brian Parish (12) a stroke shy with 38, and John Davis (14) with 37.
Mick Coghlan and Mashi Kaneta had best non-winning 9-hole scores.
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