PSC Golf from The Growling Swan
Monday, Dec. 14, Treasure Hill – Stableford
Twenty golfers set out from The Swan on Monday, the weather looked good and excitement was in the air.
Playing off the white tees at Treasure Hill, the day seemed a little tough from looking at the scores; this scribe did not play so not much can be reported from the golf. Roy Dayton hit form and for the first time this visit and took home the goods, closely followed by Kissy Buchanan. We then saw a count back separate George Wilson, our resident scorer John Anderson and Pierre Cere, finishing in that order.
Ebrahim was on target with the par 3’s (Near Pins) while Paco was putting with form (Long First Putt).
Roy Dayton with Deefor the charity dog.
1st Roy Dayton (21) 36pts
2nd Keith Buchanan (17) 34pts
3rd George Wilson (21) 31pts
4th John Anderson (28) 31pts
5th Pierre Cere (12) 31pts
Near Pins: #2 & #17 Ebrahim, #6 Roy Dayton, #13 Frank Riley.
Long Putts: #9 Frank Waterhouse, #18 Frank Waterhouse.
Thursday, Dec. 17, Eastern Star – Stableford
Thirty two golfers showed up enthusiastically again today, eager with anticipation on checking out Eastern Star after a lengthy absence for many of today’s group.
We teed off the white tees after some debate as to whether we should use the closer yellow markers, however when it was pointed out that on the first tee the yellow markers were 4 yards behind the red markers, it was decided!
The presentation of the course was very good although the placement of the pins on the greens were in locations never before seen and made life very difficult for everyone. Despite this setback, the sun was shining and a lovely steady breeze kept conditions ideal for an enjoyable round.
John Anderson again had a torrid time with the cards to work out who would be in the prize pool today, but eventually Peter Grey (our host) called for some quiet as he began presentations and announced there were three grades today with A grade 0-18, B grade 19–26 and C grade 27–36. He then proceeded calling the C grade podium placers, with Kae Dayton off her 19 handicap winning third spot on a count back with 38 points… Someone quickly called out “How can a 19 handicapper win a position in “C” grade?”
John and Peter exchanged quizzical glances and then met for a quick huddle and rectified the error with apologies all around and to Kae’s eventual joy, as she was later announced as the B grade overall winner with her score.
A grade winner was the ever popular Ebrahim with 35 points off his 16 handicap, and John Anderson had an exceptional round collecting 41 points off his 28 handicap to win the C Flight.
(L to R) John Anderson, Kae Dayton & Ebrahim Al-Ansari.
At the completion of presentations, Peter offered everyone to partake in the complimentary hot food he provides, which golfers and non golfers alike took great delight in consuming. Thanks Peter!
A Flight (0–18)
1st Ebrahim (16) 35pts
2nd Piere Cere (12) 33pts
3rd Bill Steinmen (11) 32pts
B Flight (19–26)
1st Kae Dayton (19) 38pts
2nd Fritz Webber (24) 34pts
3rd John Upex (22) 31pts
C Flight (27–36)
1st John Anderson (28) 41pts
2nd Shane Young (21) 38pts
3rd JC Lhoste (29) 37pts
Near Pins: 3rd – Sal Brizzi, 6th – Volker Buley, 13th – John Anderson, 17th – Mark Stapleton
Long Putts: 9th – Geri Crilly, 18th Roy Dayton.
Russell Calcutts again took pleasure taking Deefa “The Charity toy dog” around the throng for some spare change to boost his collections for Charity via the PSC. The Growling Swan will soon be announcing yet another beneficiary of these generously given funds by the Growling Swans players and patrons alike.
Note: The GS is a “friendly” golf outlet and caters for and encourages all golfers, young and old, male or female to have a hit on 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 in playing on 0861 503086
The Growling Swan also caters to the bowls enthusiasts. Bus transport departs the GS on Sundays at the same time for open grass bowling at The Retreat Bowls Club. 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 about 350 baht, so great value for a day out!
