PSC Golf from The Outback Golf Bar
Monday, Nov. 24, Burapha – Stableford
1st Chris Thompson (25) 41pts
2nd Jim Black (12) 41pts
3rd Dennis Pelly (12) 39pts
4th Angus Neilson (08) 36pts
We welcomed back Wally Brown and Ken Ottaway who joined our four groups playing A and B from the white tees. There were quite a few coaches and mini vans in the car park when we arrived and it appeared the course would be busy but the visitors must have been on C & D as we, as usual, got away early and had an under four hour round.
Chris Thompson was once again the star of the show with another 40+ pointer which is making a bit of a mockery of the USGA handicap system as it seems unable to catch him. Today’s 41pts was a great score to win on count back from Jim Black, with Dennis Pelly in third on 39 (24 of which were on the front nine!) and Angus Neilson in fourth with 36pts.
Andy Makara & Chris Thompson.
For the third week in a row there was only one ‘2’, this time from Dennis Pelly.
Outback opinion: Weather – Sunny and hot; Check in – Friendly and efficient as usual; Tee time – 20 mins early; Fairways – good; Rough – moderate; Greens – Fast and true; Value for money – acceptable; Pace of play – under 4 hours; Drink stations open – 4 (all).
Wednesday, Nov. 26, Bangpra – Stableford
1st Andy Makara (29) 40pts
2nd Don Lehmer (22) 35pts
3rd Kim Danboise (15) 33pts
4th Peter LeNoury (10) 33pts
Another beautiful morning here at Bangpra and what a fantastic time to tee-off (about 8.15am). The tee was there waiting for our four groups and although a little slow due to a leisurely four-ball, we went through the turn with no delays as all the groups waiting there had to wait for us to come through. Well done Bangpra!
We later all went through the slow four-ball on the 7th (our 16th) as they decided sit down to have a feed; better late than never I guess!
A rejuvenated Andy Makara, absent from this course for some time but today armed with a good caddie came out guns a-blazing as he raced to 24pts in just eight holes. He faltered slightly on the back nine but still finished with an excellent 40pts as he cruised home with ease. Brilliant Andy and thanks for the bell-ring back at the bar.
Trailing by five points to take second was Don Lehmer followed in by three players all tied up on 33; once sorted on count back – third went to Kim Danboise, fourth to Peter LeNoury and Jim Black just missed out.
Also playing with us today and welcome was Toshi and his friend Yasu from Japan, who scored a very creditable 26pts off scratch as he didn’t have a handicap, what a gentleman.
Don Lehmer got the only ‘2’.
Outback opinion: Weather – Sunny with a slight breeze later; Check in – easy; Tee time – on time from 10th; Fairways – good; Rough – average; Greens – fast; Bunkers – sand too soft & light, not raked well; Value for money – good; Pace of play – 4½ hrs, course busy; Drink stations open – 5 (all).
Friday, Nov. 28, Green Valley – Stableford
Div A (0-13)
1st Peter Nixon (12) 40pts
2nd Peter LeNoury (10) 38pts
3rd Stephen Mann (10) 37pts
T4th Dennis Pelly (11) 36pts
T4th A Yasu (06) 36pts
Div B (14-22)
1st Stephen Blazsanyik (22) 42pts
2nd Mark Allen (17) 37pts
3rd John Stafford (18) 37pts
4th Sugar Ray Handford (17) 35pts
Div C (23+)
1st Andy Makara (28) 44pts
2nd Chris Thompson (24) 43pts
3rd David Davies (24) 35pts
4th Brendan Cope (26) 34pts
Well there was no stopping two players this week as they came up head to head here at Green Valley, with a good sized field of 37 players. Both Andy Makara and Chris Thompson had posted 40+ scores earlier in the week; Andy at Khao Kheow on Wednesday and Chris at Burapha on Monday. Their mindsets must have been just to go out and do it again, don’t change anything.
They were both clipped one shot off their handicaps, not that it made any difference as they wrapped up Div C and took it home – Andy with 44pts off 28 and Chris with 43pts off 24; a mile clear of the rest of the field led by David Davies on 35.
Not to be outdone, Div A & Div B were also won with 40 pointers; Div A by Peter Nixon (40pts), with course specialist Peter LeNoury two back on 38, Steve Mann third with 37 and Japanese visitor Yasu, playing off 6, in a dead heat with Dennis Pelly for fourth, both on 36.
Div B went to Waldo (42pts), with playing partner Mark Allen five adrift on 37. Previous winner here John Stafford was third, losing out to Mark on count back and Sugar climbed into fourth with 35.
Finally, welcome to Brendan’s mates; Bill Bockstahler, Charlie Barclay and Colin Paterson and also to Alfie Eagleson, who was just out for a hit.
The real surprise … John Lawton got the only ‘2’.
Outback opinion: Weather – Fine, wet underfoot from overnight rain; Check in – good; Tee time – 20 mins early; Fairways – good, some wet patches; Rough – average; Greens – sluggish; Bunkers – not brilliant; Value for money – good; Pace of play – varied, average about 4hrs; Drink stations open – 4 (all).
Note: The Outback Golf Bar is situated about 6km from Sukhumvit Road along Soi Siam Country. Call Jack on 081 578 1956.
