PSC Golf Bunker Boys at The Ranch
Big Frank Quinlan can thank the golf gods, or more precisely, Tony Robbins, for his win by a nose in the Golfer of the Month contest. Tony had managed to build up a substantial lead half-way through the month of October when, wouldn’t you know it, he decided to take a one week holiday and go surfing with some of the beauties down on the Gold Coast, Australia. Upon his return his lead had, of course, been whittled down but he was still in the running and only Big Frank had a chance to put it to him.
It all came down to the final round of the month; medal play at the always tricky Emerald G.C. where Frank needed a third place or better finish just to have a chance for a tie. Having taken third place at Treasure Hill four days previously, and third place at Wangjuntr G.C. just two days prior, was it on the cards for Big Frank to pull off a trifecta? Yes, it was! Big Frank finished in third place to wind up in a tie with Tony and after much head scratching and thumbing of a calculator, Frank was declared Golfer of the Month on count back. Way to go Big Frank – Mr. third place.
Monday, November 2, Khao Kheow C & A (yellow tees) – Stableford
The Sunday night storm was obviously more severe in this area than in Pattaya as a number of the fairways and bunkers had areas of standing water while leaves, branches and assorted debris was scattered here and there. No worries for the Bunker Boys as we always enjoy playing this great golf course – regardless of the conditions.
Tony Scambler.
Many of our guys from the northern climes are beginning to show up for the winter and, today, for the first time in months, we were able to organize two flights with the cut at 16.3.
Even with an aching back and gammy leg, Tony Scambler was able to hobble around the course and take first place in A-flight with 37 points. Gerry Cooney was second with 35 points and Colin Greig came out on top of a four-way count back to take third with 34 points.
Les Hall led the way in B-flight with 36 points, followed by P.J. Redmond in second place on count back over Steve Durey, both with 33 points.
A Flight
1st Tony Scambler (13) 37pts
2nd Gerry Cooney (15) 35pts
3rd Colin Greig (9) 34pts
B Flight
1st Les Hall (24) 36pts
2nd P.J. Redmond (25s) 33pts
3rd Steve Durey (19) 33pts
Near Pins: Mashi Kaneta, Mike Johns, Ken Davidson, Keith Norman.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, Crystal Bay A & C – Stableford
Everyone was in agreement that the course was in the best condition that anyone could remember. There were comments like “wow, they’ve actually hired a greenskeeper”, and “this place has to be one of the best values in town”. Keep at it Crystal Bay, we always enjoy coming up here.
There were some excellent scores today with nearly thirty percent of the golfers playing near to or bettering their handicaps. Keith Norman led the way in A-flight with a very commendable 43 points, and Ken Young did likewise in B-flight with 38.
A Flight
1st Keith Norman (12) 43pts
2nd Stuart Tinkler (17) 39pts
3rd Dave Ashman (16) 36pts
B Flight
1st Ken Young (27) 38pts
2nd Tore Eliassen (19) 37pts
3rd Geoff Hart (23) 33pts
Near Pins: Steve Durey, Geoff Hart, Tore Eliassen, Keith Norman.
Friday, Nov. 6, Phoenix (Mountain & Ocean) – Medal
With many of our regulars playing in the Poppy Tournament, only eight players showed up with enough gold to play the lovely Phoenix Gold Golf & Country Club. You need to do some prospecting if you want to play Phoenix at this time of year.
Five of the eight players with deep pockets found themselves in a five-way tie for first place, all at 73 net. Not a very common occurrence wherein win, place, and show are all determined on count back, but that was today’s story line.
1st Eddie Kelly (18) net 73
2nd Harvey Trewarn (24) net 73
3rd Les Hall (24) net 73
Near Pins: Peter P (3), Stuart Tinkler.
A very special welcome back this week to our favorite Bunker Boy from Iceland, Peter P. Peter is looking forward to getting his name on the Preddy Memorial Tournament sign-up sheet at The Ranch.
Note: The PSC affiliated Bunker Boys play out of The Ranch bar on Pattaya 3rd Road (in front of the fire station, and almost opposite the Buffalo Bar). We play on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, so if you enjoy a fun day out, and a friendly but competitive golf competition why not come and join us. We meet at The Ranch at 9 a.m. for breakfast and transportation, and new players are always welcome. Contact “Buff” on 086 046 5091 or 080 605 5663 or check www.bunkersociety.com.
