The Bunker Boys Golf Society
Monday, Oct. 2, Treasure Hill – Stableford
1st Colin Lane (10) 36pts
2nd Charles Domingo (18) 33pts
3rd Les Hall (24.5) 31pts
4th Geoff Parker (18.2) 30pts
Near Pins: Jimmy Carr, Les Hall, Colin Lane, Arnie.
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A good turnout of seventeen golfers made their way to Treasure Hill for the first game of the month, however not all seventeen finished the round. After about seven holes the heavens opened, the rain tumbled down and the thunder and lightning had players and caddies alike in fear for their safety. The combination had a few scrambling for the safety of the clubhouse, however, most hardy souls took shelter till it passed and continued play in light rain.
Treasure Hill is a challenging course at the best of times made tougher by the prevailing weather, despite that the course was in excellent condition. The winner on the day was Colin Lane playing his last round of his current visit before departing back to Perth later at night. Charles Domingo took second with thirty-three points, and was followed up the podium steps by Les Hall and Geoff Parker in third and fourth.
Wednesday, Oct. 4, Khaow Kheow – Stableford
1st Michael Brett (16) 37pts
2nd Geoff Parker (15) 30pts
3rd Jimmy Carr (16) 29pts
Near Pins: Neil Carter (2), Jimmy Carr, Geoff Parker.
Despite heavy overnight rain the course was in remarkably good condition but a decision was made to still apply the ‘pick, clean, and place’ rule, which made sense as there were a few plugged balls. The air was heavy so the course played long with no run.
The winner on the day was Michael Brett who carded a respectable thirty-seven despite three wipes. An unusual event occurred on the back-nine when the winner had two consecutive wipes followed by two consecutive birdies, anyone who can explain this variation is welcome to provide the answer, a free beer awaits. Second place went to Geoff Parker with thirty points while Jimy Carr brought up the rear a further point back.
Friday, Oct. 6, The Emerald – Stableford
1st Les Cobban (7) 36pts
2nd Les Hall (25) 36pts
3rd Alan Sullivan (15) 35pts
Near Pins: Les Coban (2), Geoff Parker, Jimmy Carr.
Today’s round at the difficult Emerald course started out in bright sunshine but by the second green the rain started to fall and became increasingly heavy, requiring a break from play for about fifteen minutes. The rain continued to fall, making conditions miserable.
Casting aside the difficulties with the weather, Les Cobban played some remarkable golf including a couple of birdies to take the chocolates with a round of thirty-six, beating the other Les (Hall) on count-back with a superior closing six holes. Alan Sullivan is finally playing the kind of golf we know he is capable of and took third place with thirty-five points.
