Jomtien Golf with the IPGC
Monday, November 28, Green Valley – Stableford
Surprisingly enough we arrived at the clubhouse and the car park was empty, this does not normally happen here, and despite having 12 groups instead of the initial 10 booked, we were able to tee-off without any delay. There were four divisions out today with the cut at 6-15, 16-20 and 21+, and of course the ladies.
There were a couple of sanded greens throughout the course but this did not reflect in the scores. Playing off 9, the Estonian legend with an unorthodox swing, Raivo Velsberg, won division 1 with a fine 42 points. Mike Missler took second place with 38 and Chris Voller shot a ‘paltry’ 37 points to claim third.
The Frog has returned and Jean Morel topped division 2 with 39 points ahead of Ritchie Martin in second one point behind and Dave Edwards in third with 37.
Still in form and waiting to be cut, Paul Chabot won division 3 with 38 points, Richard Kings was second one point behind and Evan Millar took third after beating Jef van Uffelen on an 18/16 back nine count back with both players scoring 36 points.
Orawan Meeraka took out the ladies comp with 27 points and Yuza Reginiussen was second on 25.
Near pins went to Chris Voller (3), Eugine Maguire, Stuart Thompson, Mike Lewis, Andy Baber, Josie Monks and Joe Kubon.
There were no rollovers in the ‘2’s in either division and with 3 birdies on the 9th hole Kari Kuparinen, Stuart Thompson and Raivo Velsberg shared the kitty in the top tier, and Bryan Rought was the only winner in division 2 with a birdie on the 4th, he was happy at last!
Wednesday, November 30, Greenwood – Stableford
We were scheduled for the B and A courses today, the C nine we have not played for many months, but the greens on the selected 18 which we were playing today are in fantastic shape. There were quite a few remarks after 18 holes on the condition of the course and everyone enjoyed themselves today. There were three divisions out for the men and the cut was made at 6-15, 16-22 and 23 plus.
Playing off 5 and with 17 points on the front nine and a gross 35 on the back nine, Barry Welling topped division 1 with 39 points, a great round Barry! Still in form, Sassa returned 38 points to take second place and Chris Voller beat Marty Rock on a 21 /20 count back for third after they both came in with 37 points.
On the podium yet again, ‘Count back’ Burnie won division 2 with 38 points while Bryan Rought was second after beating Jimmy Johnson on a 19/18 back nine count back with both on 35 points.
Paul Chabot, still in form with a reducing handicap each week, took out division 3 with 36 points ahead of Marty Aronson in second on 33, who in turn beat the Australian entrepreneur Ian Plummer on a 17/14 back nine count back.
Near pins were claimed by Tyge, Raivo Velsberg, Barry Welling, Paul Chabot, Ian Plummer and Jimmy Johnson.
In the ‘2’s, Barry Welling birdied A6 on the back nine to take the only pot in division 1, while Mauri Friman got a two on B2 for the only birdie in division 2.
Friday, December 2, Eastern Star – Stableford
The greens here had been slightly sanded but were the slickest we had experienced for a long time. It was a very warm day with a very slight breeze on occasions coming from the West, which is unusual for here.
Thirty five points was the best return of the day from Joe Kubon who won division 2. Norman McKinnon took second one point behind and Mike Lewis was third with 33.
The equal cut today was 6-16 in division 1 and 17+ in the second. Mr. Zig Zag, Cully Monks top scored in division 1 with 33 points with Chris Voller second two points behind and Frank Kelly in third with 30.
Noi Emmerson was the winner of the ladies division with 31 points.
There were no ‘2’s in any division today so with a holiday round here at Eastern Star on the 5th and a two person scramble on the 9th, the rollovers will commence again on Friday December 16.
Near pins today went to Georges Faber, Walter Webber, Chris Voller, Les Smith (2), Noi Emmersson and Andy Baber.
Finally, there was a warm welcome back to the mad dentist, Les Smith, who has been in the UK for the last 8 months for reasons unknown. Welcome home Les!
