PSC Golf from the Growling Swan
Monday, March 23, Plutaluang – Stableford
Twenty seven golfers today faced the challenge to their skill, intestinal fortitude and disseminating perseverance. Playing the East and South nines from the white tees the greens were found to be very slow despite being cut and provided as much pleasure as sitting through the complete Aussie soap series Home and Away.
In the A grade, Eric ‘The Judge’ Black compiled thirty-six points to relegate Mike Gosden to second place on count back while Gordon Uvanile took third and Frank Riley rounded out the podium.
(L to R) Eric Black, Peter Grey and Allan Sanders.
Alan ‘Colonel’ Sanders stood atop the B grade with thirty-five points whilst the fast finishing Patrick Poussier, Jerry Dobbs and Max Bracegirdle all on thirty-three, completed the set.
The Coveted Compass Cap was won by Peter Grey.
A Flight (0–20)
1st Eric Black (15) 36pts
2nd Mike Gosden (16) 36pts
3rd Gordon Uvanile (13) 33pts
4th Frank Riley (17) 33pts
B Flight (21+)
1st Alan Sanders (25) 35pts
2nd Patrick Poussier (24) 33pts
3rd Jerry Dobbs (23) 33pts
4th Max Bracegirdle (24) 33pts
Near Pins: John Anderson (2), John Coetzee, Frank Riley.
Long Putts: Simon Niven, Jim Carlson.
Thursday, March 26, Pattaya C.C. – Monthly Mug
Mine host Peter Grey took great pleasure in announcing that we have a sponsor for the Growling Swan Monthly Mug. Peter Bass, who has been playing golf with us over the past couple of months, owns and operates Asia Backpackers, so we welcome Peter and his staff at Asia Backpackers and hope we have a long and fruitful relationship. Thanks Pete!
Expectations were high as 32 spritely golfers gathered for the Growling Swan, Monthly Mug event. The GS hadn’t played Pattaya C.C. since the completion of the luxurious clubhouse and we were keen to enjoy the new facilities and indeed, we weren’t disappointed.
On arrival, everyone was personally welcomed, the check-in was efficient and professional, and post-game the restaurant staff were exceptionally efficient. The management team are to be complimented and the level of service provided at Pattaya C.C. is second to none in the region.
The golf course has certainly improved gradually over the past year and it was clear that the recent deluge of rain has assisted greatly. On course, the weather was overcast and coolish, however, as usual, we had performance extremities. Bill Steinman, Alan Sanders and John Anderson enjoyed resounding wins in their respective grades and the Colonel completed his upcoming farewell in style to win the Monthly Mug. Eric Black, JC Lhoste and Mark Stapleton continued their rich vein of good form to ensure respective podium finishes.
Niall Stuart was the recipient of the Compass Cap.
Monthly Mug
1st Alan Sanders (25) net 66
A Flight
1st Bill Steinman (14) net 68
2nd Glen Henrikson (11) net 71
3rd Martin Kempton (13) net 71
B Flight
1st Alan Sanders (25) net 66
2nd Mark Stapleton (20) net 73
3rd Eric Black (15) net 74
C Flight
1st John Anderson (28) net 67
2nd Dave Fletcher (30) net 71
3rd JC Lhoste (29) net 71
Near Pins: Suwan (2), Glen Henrikson, Martin Todd
Long Putts: Eric Black, Stu Rifkin
Note: The GS is a friendly golf outlet and encourages all golfers male and female to have a hit at any of our weekly outings. We generally play Mondays and Thursdays at one of the many fine golf courses in and around Pattaya. Please contact Peter Grey if you are interested on 0861 503086.
The Growling Swan also caters to the bowls enthusiasts. Bus transport departs the GS on Wednesdays at 10 AM to play at Cocos on undercover synthetic greens and on Sundays at the same time for open grass bowling at The Retreat. Please contact Paul Rennison on 0843 454005 if you wish to partake. The cost including return bus transport, bowling fees and a hot lunch is less than 400 baht so great value for a day out.
