PSC Golf from the Tropical Golf Group
Tuesday, Nov. 13, Khao Kheow – Stableford
Khao Kheow is a beautiful golf course, and standing on every tee you can clearly see the task at hand. There are no surprises, but there is more than enough water and trouble to keep things interesting.
We were at the first tee well before our scheduled tee time and were able to get the group off early. It was a little muggy as can be expected, however the weather was favorable all day.
The field was divided into two flights today, and the A (0-25) flight had the top score. Daryl Evans was first with an excellent 39 stableford points from his course handicap of 25. Second place went to Brian Gabe (18) with 34 and third to John Davis (12) on 33, edging Rob Brown on countback.
Dave Cooper (26) topped the B (26-up) flight with 36 points, Frank Xin (26) was second on 34 and Karen Brown (30) took third with 33.
The best front nine (not placing) went to Rob Brown’s 18, while Mashi Kaneta had the best back nine score with 16 points.
Friday, Nov. 16, Pleasant Valley – Stableford
We are happy to welcome back some seasonal visitors, with more on the way, and on this day fifteen intrepid golfers met at BJ’s Lodge before heading out to Pleasant Valley. For once the predicted weather was clear all day.
We hadn’t been to Pleasant Valley in a while and had forgotten just how tough yet interesting this course can be. It is definitely a shot maker’s course, and “grip it-n-rip it” wild golfers are soon penalized. A common topic after the round was how many balls they lost. Well, maybe it’s good to cycle through your inventory. Course condition was good overall. One issue of the day was it seemed so hot. Maybe just in comparison to recent weather, but it sucked the energy right out of you. Scores were on the good side however so many overcame the conditions.
Only one thing hotter than the weather was Dave Cooper (H/cap 27) who shot a fantastic 45 points. Returning Otto Schmidt (35) was also impressive with his 41 points. Graham “Buckers” Buckingham (25) was just a couple back with 39 points, followed by Daryl Evans (c/h 26) and returning Rob Brown (7) who both posted enviable 37 point scores.
Best half rounds for non-winners went to Brian Gabe (18) and Mashi Kaneta (21).
We at Tropical Golf would like to join all of Pattaya golfers and societies in remembering Steve Ellison from The Golf Club Bar. Steve was a good friend of all golfers in Pattaya and beyond, and a true gentleman with a welcoming smile for anyone he met. All of Pattaya golf benefited from his efforts. He will be missed.
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