PSC Golf from Tropical Golf
Tuesday, Oct. 28, Mountain Shadow – Stableford
We had a good turnout on Tuesday, so it was soon into cars and a quick run to Mountain Shadow saw us soon on the first tee. With the rain of late it was carts on the path only, but as the round progressed we started going grass wise as we went into the back nine, but were careful where we went.
The course was still wet but by careful placement and cleaning the ball we made good progress. As said, the fairways and the rough were still wet, but probably the main drawback was the slowness of the greens. However, if truth be known, when these greens are dry they can be really fast, so it is an ill wind etc.
Friday winners Mashi Kaneta (2nd left) and Mick Coghlan (2nd right) pose with three of Tropical Bert’s cheerleaders.
With no one in front of us we made really good time and with the fine drying weather the round only got better. Soon finished it was nice to see the new showers in the rest room. A great improvement and this course is now really worth a visit. Tough but fair.
Back at Bert’s it was soon time for the results, not forgetting this would be the last MBMG Group Golfer of the Month in this establishment but will be carried onto the new location. In the A Flight, 0 to 17, the winner was John Pierrel with 39 points on count back over Brian Gabe in second. In third was Mark West with 36 points.
In the B Flight the winner was Tom Herrington with a fine 41 points over Daryl Evans in second with 40. In third was Graham Buckingham with 37 points ahead of Don Carmody.
The fine score of 41 points was enough to carry Tom Herrington to his first win as MBMG Group Golfer of the Month. Well done Tom.
Near Pins: Steve Hamstad, Andre Van Dyk, Mashi, Bill McGarvie
Friday, Oct. 31, Pattaya C.C. – Stableford
It was with mixed emotions the Tropical Bert’s golf group met on Halloween Friday. It’s always nice to see the usual friendly faces in the morning, and welcome any new ones. However there was also the knowledge this was our last rendezvous at this location and with the “Topical Bert’s” name. Bert is moving to the “Dark Side” and the current location is closing. What a ride it’s been!
MBMG Group Golfer of the Month Tom Herrington (right) receives his prize from Dick Warberg.
Bert has been hosting golf in various locations for over 10 years, and a large percentage of golfers in Pattaya have played there at one time or another. Words cannot express our thanks to Bert and his staff for accommodating the group with daily “golfer’s special” breakfasts and dinners. Best of luck to them all!
All is not lost however. The “Tropical Golf Group” is moving en mass to the BJ Holiday lodge on Soi 3 just down from Beach Rd on the right. This is a very nice venue, the owners and staff are quite friendly and looking forward to hosting our twice weekly outings. All are welcome.
So what about the golf? Today was Pattaya Country Club. The clubhouse is nearing completion, and the short drive and good value make it a worthy outing. The fairways are nice, but sadly the greens, which a few months ago we reported to be significantly improved, have regressed to below average condition. Management is aware of the situation and working to get the greens fixed up.
Back at Bert’s the final Friday golf winners were Mashi Kaneta (14) taking A-Flight with 40 points, and Mick Coghlan (24) with the day’s best score winning B-Flight with a wonderful 41 points.
A Flight
1st Mashi Kaneta (14) 40pts
2nd Walter Baechli (16) 39pts
3rd Andre Van Dyk (17) 38pts
B Flight
1st Mick Coghlan (24) 41pts
2nd Graham Buckingham (22) 37pts
3rd Derek Brook (22) 36pts
Near Pins: Mark West, Peter Blackburn, Andre Van Dyk, Mick Coghlan
Long Putts: Peter Blackburn, Andre Van Dyk
