The Golf Club weekly review
Monday, Sept. 25, Green Valley (white tees) – Monthly Medal
1st Gary Emmett (15) net 68)
2nd Jarreporn Thomas (32) net 68
3rd Jack Grindvold (5) net 68
Green Valley has been on a cull for palm trees. There must have been a bounty on the heads of every tree out there as we saw devastation of 30 year old trees done with little thought. Hundreds were felled. The course was in great condition, no doubt, but would be far more scenic if those beautiful palms remained. The argument is chopping down coconut palms is safer than having the fruit fall on you head.
Today was our Monthly Medal which always creates a buzz for braggin’ rights. This is the time to pounce as low season only brought out 4 groups, making for much better odds than a comp in January.
That said, it ended up being a very close one indeed and we had a 3-way tie at net 68, so a countback it was. The final trio was Jareeporn Thomas, Jack Grindvold and Gary Emmett. All were even and Jack had the advantage with our Caddy Smile near pin. After the 6-hole countback, it was Gary Emmett with the win and well deserved it was. This is Gary’s first star, so watch out Kenny, he will have that yellow Antigua on for the next comp.
Tuesday, Sept. 26, Eastern Star (white tees) – Stableford
1st Al Marumoto (11) 32pts
2nd Greg Gawron (16) 24pts
3rd Yukitter Taw (12) 21pts
It was beautiful weather here today, the course was uncrowded and in gorgeous condition. We only had a couple of groups out which was surprising. You really should get out here as it is hard to beat for value and experience.
Yes, it is a tough challenge, but Al Marumoto rose to the occasion and walked away with a win on 32 points with low scores the order of the day.
Wednesday, Sept. 27, Siam Waterside (white tees) – Stableford
1st Al Marumoto (11) 38pts
2nd Mike Ryan (27) 31pts
3rd John Walsh (21) 29pts
This is the best golf course in town at the moment, and playing here is a real treat. There was absolutely nothing to complain about and the guys all raved about this five-star golfing experience at wonderful Waterside.
It was deja-vu all over again as Al Marumoto motored on for his second win in a row. Mike Ryan and buddy John Walsh teamed up for a solid 2-3 on the podium and Ryan also scored the near pin! Guess those new clubs were worth the money Mike?
Friday, Sept. 29, Khao Kheow A & C (yellow tees) – Stableford
1st Greg Gawron (18) 36pts
2nd Franjo Blazevic (3) 32pts
3rd Mitch Black (11) 26pts
Seems like the B track here has been closed for ages so when it does finally open, it should be something special. No problem playing the A and C tracks as the course is in great shape anyway. It was another fine day weather wise and we got away with another round of dry play for the most part.
We haven’t seen Mitch in a few months and Franjo is back from Phuket but neither could match our Aussie mate Greg Gawron who had an easy ride to the podium pinnacle. Not only that, but Greg got the near pin and the birdie as well!
