PSC Golf from the Outback Golf Bar
Monday, Nov. 3, Burapha – Stableford
We left the Outback bar with light rain falling, hoping for better weather at the course and the wishes of the six groups luckily were granted as it turned out to be fine at Burapha. Back on C & D for a change with the now familiar ‘winter rules’, we were joined once again by Mike Cadona and his mates on their annual visit from Melbourne, although some of their cards never actually reached the scorer’s tent.
The split for the divisions was unusually high with Div A going up to 21 H’cap, not that it made much difference to Brad, who just assumed himself at the top for the final time with another great display of golf with 39pts. Second was Burapha regular Pete Stonebridge, losing out to Brad on c/b, with John Cunningham eight shots adrift, back in third.
From left: Bob Mattes, Wayne Cotterell, Scott Baumgarten and Sel Wegner.
The Div B scoring was not so good, as visitor Pete Marsh won with 32pts from Tim Knight who beat Les Easton on count back, both with 30pts.
We said goodbye to Brad who in the three months here managed to lower his handicap from 8 down to 4.7.
The only ‘2’ came from Kevin Curtis.
Div A (0-21)
1st Brad Jordison (5) 39pts
2nd Pete Stonebridge (19) 39pts
3rd John Cunningham (6) 31pts
Div B (22+)
1st Peter Marsh (22) 32pts
2nd Tim Knight (25) 30pts
3rd Les Easton (22) 30pts
Wednesday, Nov. 5, Khao Kheow – Stableford
Khao Kheow was busy but very wet in places, so much so that the ground staff had the big squeegees out on the B9 green. However, we teed off on time on A with our back nine being the C loop and the course was very playable provided one didn’t miss the fairways.
The Khao Kheow queen, Suzi Lawton, ruled again with a fine 37pts to win from General Jack, who felt quietly heartened about his effort, on 34. Third was Eddy Beilby (32), who together with his playing partner Kim, lost the match against Jack and John Lawton with the return match being set for Bangpra in a week’s time.
Welcome to Garry Appleby from Newcastle on his first trip to Thailand who duly celebrated with the only ‘2’ on C3.
1st Suzi Lawton (25) 37pts
2nd Jack Moseley (22) 34pts
3rd Eddy Beilby (17) 32pts
Friday, Nov. 7, Green Valley – Stableford
With a full complement of eight groups on the start sheet, Jack was given a headache when Kari asked if he could join us as he had been let down by his planned playing partners. Without a ‘no-show’ it looked impossible until Rick Evans also showed looking for a game, which meant that without too much disruption, they were able to join in, giving us a field of 34 players.
As the Monthly Medal sponsor was not available due to workload and the course not at its best and with a lot of rain still around, Jack decided to postpone the Medal until 21st November.
The scoring was slightly below par as Wayne Cotterell returned the best score of the day, 38pts to win Div A from Tom Gorey (35) and Sel Wegner (34). Div B went to Sugar Ray with 37pts, ahead of Kim Danboise (36) and Pete Stonebridge (35). Bob Mattes found his game again at last to record 37pts to take Div C, from Geraldton visitor, Scott Baumgarten on 36, nudging Tim Knight back to third on count back.
Welcome back to Scottie Golden, here was some R & R and also welcome to all the lads from Geraldton.
Mark (Sprockett) was somewhat dubiously awarded the NAGA trophy by the rest of lads, which the Outback were more than happy to provide the prop for, as Mark sunk another beer from the resident mug!
There were four ‘2’s from Murray Hart (8th), Sugar Ray (12th) and Rick Evans & Sel Wegner (16th).
Div A (0-12)
1st Wayne Cotterell (12) 38pts
2nd Tom Gorey (11) 35pts
3rd Sel Wegner (11) 34pts
Div B (13-18)
1st Sugar Ray Handford (18) 37pts
2nd Kim Danboise (15) 36pts
3rd Pete Stonebridge (18) 35pts
Div C (20+)
1st Bob Mattes (23) 37pts
2nd Scott Baumgarten (29) 36pts
3rd Tim Knight (25) 36pts
Note: The Outback Golf Bar is situated about 6km from Sukhumvit Road along Soi Siam Country. Call Jack on 081 578 1956.
