Travellers Rest Golf Group
The first full week of December culminates in the celebration of the King of Thailand’s birthday on the 5th of the month and is a Public Holiday. As a result the TRGG decided to not arrange a golf competition for that date so there were only four days of competition this past week. I hear through the grapevine that the TRGG will revert back to a four day week in future as the five day week was a little bit too much like hard work and the numbers playing each week worked out the same over a four day period compared to five.
Monday, Dec. 1, Greenwood – Stableford
The week got underway on Monday with a trip over to Greenwood (C and A courses) and the previous week’s winner at Crystal Bay continued his good form by again taking first prize. Niall Cronin for the second time in three days shot 39 points and as a result quickly went from a 14 handicapper to a 12, which may just dampen down his spirits for a while.
Debonair Gerry Fernandez – winner at Emerald.
Ed Brubaker, who single handedly keeps the sun cream manufacturers in business by using triple layers over any exposed part of his body, marched into second place with a commendable 37 points, just edging out Derek Thorogood on count back.
1st Niall Cronin (13) 39pts
2nd Ed Brubaker (12) 37pts
3rd Derek Thorogood (13) 37pts
Tuesday, Dec. 2, The Emerald – Stableford
On Tuesday a tall, dark debonair guy jetted into town for a few days, leaving a trail of broken hearted maidens in his wake and at Emerald golf course a trail of broken hearted golfers trying to cling to his coat tails. Follicly challenged lothario Gerry Fernandez swept away all challengers and made it to the top of the leader board before jetting back out of town a few days later.
Behind Gerry there was a bit of a family dispute between Poopay and partner Fergus, with Poopay getting the bragging rights after pipping Fergus on count back. Hope it all ended amicably.
1st Gerry Fernandez (13) 36pts
2nd Tewin Poopay Lamthong (11) 34pts
3rd Fergus Brennan (12) 34pts
Thursday, Dec. 4, Green Valley – Stableford
Thursday was of course Green Valley day, and our weekly trip over to this course is always popular with the TRGG clientele.
Joe Stranks – winner at Green Valley.
Joe Stranks, who has also only recently arrived back in town leaving the cold and damp of south west London a distant memory, wasted no time in letting everybody know he knew how to play golf in Thailand. He hit the ground running and totted up 38 points, which was just good enough to edge Mike Rushant into second place on count back, with ‘Mr, Suncream’ Ed Brubaker taking third spot.
1st Joe Stranks (12) 38pts
2nd Mike Rushant (10) 38pts
3rd Ed Brubaker (11) 36pts
Saturday, Dec. 6, Mt. Shadow – Stableford
On Saturday it was off to Mountain Shadow and for the first time this week two divisions were necessary because of an increase in numbers.
The breeze blew and the greens were slippery on a beautiful day for golf which led to some indifferent scoring. In Division 1 only the winner Seil Revels managed to play to his handicap while the ever reliable Nick Thomas made it into second place, with Derek Thorogood beating off a number of others finishing on 32 points to take third.
In Division 2 the invisible man put in a long awaited appearance. In the old days I was always typing the name Ted Senior into the top three places at least two or three times a week. Obviously fatherhood has taken its toll and so it is a big “welcome back Ted” to the top of the leader board. Tom Kett just got the better of Dorsey Richardson after count back for second place.
Div.1 (0-13)
1st Seil Revels (6) 36pts
2nd Nick Thomas (11) 33pts
3rd Derek Thorogood (13) 32pts
Div.2 (14+)
1st Ted Senior (16) 32pts
2nd Tom Kett (18) 30pts
3rd Dorsey Richardson (17) 30pts
Good luck to all you golfers for the coming week and if you would like to play a round of golf with the TRGG please phone Fergus Brennan on 086 056 7019 or pop into the Ned Kelly Bar in Soi Lengkee and add your name to the weekly lists which are posted on the notice board.
