Jomtien Golf with the IPGC
Monday, Dec. 15, Khao Kheow A & C – Stableford
We were down to just two divisions today, with the cut set at 8-17 and 18+ in division 2.
Despite registering a blob on the last hole, Bob Poole did enough with 39 points on the first 17 to win division 2. New dad Geoff Stubbs came in second with 33 and Alan Bissell took third after beating Tom Novak 14/13 on a back-nine count back, both on 30 points.
Don and Miss Nut get married.
In his last game with us before returning to the UK, Pete Sumner took the top podium position in division 1 with 37 points. The recently returned 12 handicapper Max Alabor placed second with 34 points but only after beating Eiichi Matsumoto 19/15 on count back.
Near pins went to (Div 1): Anthony Dillon (2), Martin Harrington and Chris Voller, and (Div 2) Alan Bissell and Michael Healey (3).
There were four ‘2’s today, all on the same hole, the fifth on the A course, and coming from Martin Harrington, Chris Voller, Charlie Charalambous and Michael Healey.
Wednesday, Dec. 17, Treasure Hill – Stableford
An almost identical cut as of Monday with two divisions out and the exasperated golfers’ comments regarding the wicked pin placements and the speed of the greens was reflected in the scores today.
Off the yellow tees, as always here, 33 points was the highest score of the day, with Cliff Elliott coming in with that tally to win division 2. Rick Assi took second after beating Bob Poole on a 19/17 count back, with both registering 29 points each.
In division 1, William Chang came in first with 32 points, Kit Parkington was one behind in second after scoring 21 on the front nine, and Thomas Naughton placed third with 28.
Near pins were claimed by Div 1) Kit Parkington (2), Dennis Scougall and Chris Voller and (Div 2) Tom Novak, Geoff Stubbs and David Taylor.
Chris Voller birdied the 13th for the only ‘2’ of the day.
Friday, Dec. 19, Eastern Star – Stableford
We out with 31 players today in two flights and the lowest cut for a while was made at 5-16 for division 1.
Playing off handicap 12, Wilf Latham returned 40 points to win division 1. Karl Flood came in second five points behind and Mikael Andersson was third after beating Dennis Scougall 12/9 on a back-six on count back after they both came in with 34 points each.
Colin Aspinall topped division 2 standings with 41 points, three ahead of Andy Galvin in second and Rod Howett was third with an even par 36.
Near pins went to (Div 1) Bill Bertram, David Lowe (2) and Thomas Naughton, and (Div 2) Colin Aspinall, Glyn Evans and Eiichi Matsumoto (2).
There were two ‘2’s in division 1 from David Lowe and Dennis Scougall while a rollover ensues in division 2.
It was a small turnout today due to the wedding in Buriram of Don Head and Miss Nut Ponvipa, a few mini buses left Siam Cats to travel up there for the special occasion. Congratulations to you both from all at Jomtien Golf.
Dennis Scougall received some sad news on Friday of a family bereavement back in Scotland and he has returned home for the funeral. Our thoughts are with you.
