PSC Golf from The Growling Swan
Monday, Nov. 9, Silky Oak – Stableford
Nineteen golfers presented in fine fettle as we braced ourselves for the challenge at Silky Oak. With five par threes, the course provides a refreshing difference in design to many courses around Pattaya. One lasting memory is a splendid 535 yard (off the whites) par 5 followed by an 87-yard par three.
The course was presented in fantastic condition and the weather was perfect, with a gentle breeze keeping tempers cool as the course certainly bared its claws. Only 2 players bettered their handicap and many struggled to find consistent form.
(L to R) Eric Black, Fred Cuypers and Peter Bye.
Kissy Buchanan was resplendent. He loves buying new clothes but never forgets that the best moments in life are enjoyed without them. Kissy started well, but by the end of the day couldn’t hit the skin off a rice pudding.
The inimitable Ebrahim steadily rounded up 37 points but was pipped fot top spot on a count-back by Eric Black. It seems as he ages gracefully Eric has become kinder to himself and has developed a power game. Piere Cere and Kevin Waycott rounded out the podium.
1st Eric Black (14) 37pts
2nd Ebrahim (17) 37pts
3rd Piere Cere (11) 36pts
4th Kevin Waycott (7) 35pts
Near Pins: #3 Bill McGarvie, #6 John Anderson, #8 Mike Gosden, #14 Kevin Waycott, #16 Eric Black
Long Putts: #9 Eric Black, #18 Ebrahim
Thursday, Nov. 12, Greenwood – Stableford
Well it was to be 21 eager starters to take the buses up the highway to tackle Greenwood Golf Course. Unfortunately, two that were to meet us there, traveling in the car, did not make it on time. They played a 2-ball and did not feature in today’s competition!
We played C& B nines off the yellow tees and although at 6,100 yards it was a little short for some, as always the tricky par 5’s sorted most out. Scores were good on the day but this is a course that sorts out a lot of golfers.
The course was in good nick with the greens playing true and the weather was also good to us, a bit of a breeze would have been nice though as it did get hotter as the day got longer.
Fred Cuypers, fresh from his return from Russia, showed that he meant business from the outset, taking the day’s honours with 38 points. Peter Bye came in second just one behind and the next three places needed a count back to sort out, Eric Black getting the edge over Sandy Leiper and newcomer Henry Lowe.
1st Fred Cuypers (16) 38pts
2nd Peter Bye (14) 37pts
3rd Eric Black (14) 36pts
4th Sandy Leiper (31) 36pts
Near Pins: C3 Roger Rees, C6 Henry Loh, B2 Roger Rees, B5 Sal Brizzi
Long Putts: C9 John Anderson, B9 Henry Loh
Note: For some serious golf with a dash of fun, the Growling Swan welcomes golfers of all persuasions. We generally play on Mondays and Thursdays at any one of the fine courses around Pattaya. Please contact Peter Grey for bookings or any information on 0861 503086 or call into The Growling Swan to add your name to the sheet.
The Growling Swan also caters to the bowls enthusiasts. Bus transport departs the GS on Sundays at 10.00am 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.
