The Jomtien Golf Society
Monday, Sept. 17, Bangpra – Stableford
Two divisions out today with the equal cut of 9-17 and 18+ and after a few holes there were many comments coming in regarding the toughness of the course. Just off the fairways the semi-rough was very difficult to get out of and the greens were still in good condition but a lot slower than normal here.
Thirty points was the best score of the day with Vern Raaschau, playing off 13, winning division 1 on that total. Three 29’s came in for second place and with a 14/14/13 back nine countback Ian Speirs beat Nik Evans on a 11/10 back six countback while Paul Young lost out.
John Carlin with 29 points won division 2 with Willy Van Heetvelde in second place on 26 and wait for it, a meager 20 points came in third with Frank Grainger beating Paul Butler on a 13/7 countback.
Near pins went to (Div 1) Nik Evans (2), Soren Nielsen and Vern Raaschau, and (Div 2) Peter Davies and Paul Young.
With three rollovers in division 1, Nik Evans birdied the second to record the only ‘2’ of the day.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, Plutaluang – Stableford
Only one division out today with Paul Young coming in with 35 points to take the win. John Carlin placed second on 33, Bob Poole was third with 32 and with a 10/7 countback on the back six holes, Colin Aspinall beat Frank Grainger for fourth after they both came in with 30 points.
Near pins were claimed by (Div 1) Bob Poole (2), and (Div 2) Colin Aspinall, Peter Davies and Frank Grainger (2).
There were a few comments after the round comparing the greens here to Bangpra on Monday. Six weeks ago the greens here were very slow and at Bangpra very slick but totally reversed this week.
Friday, Sept. 21, Eastern Star – Stableford
Intermittent rain on the way to the course today but no problem at the course and we teed off with two divisions out and the equal cut set at 9-16.6 and 16.9+.
An even par 36 points was the best score of the day, with Steve Harris winning division 2 on that score. John Carling was second one point behind and Paul Butler took third with 33.
Very low scores in division 1 with the Durham boy John Hughes taking podium position with 28 points while Pete Sumner lost out to Vern Raaschau for the silver spot on a 15/10 back nine countback after they both came in with 27 points.
After coming third in division 1 Pete Sumner got nearest the pin on the 3rd, 13th and 17th with John Hughes on the 6th and in division 2 Paul Butler, Glyn Evans and Steve Harris took the honours.
Almost two months now with no ‘2’s in division 1 but Steve Harris birdied the 17th in division 2.
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