PSC Golf Bunker Boys at The Ranch
Monday, Jan. 11, Pattana A & B (yellow tees) – Stableford
Even the Monday morning blues, overcast skies, and drizzling rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the twenty-three players enjoying their breakfast at The Ranch. The talk was all about the rapidly approaching club championship about to take place on January 20 & 22. Our gracious host – Buff – had pen and paper in hand working on a raffle system to add a little excitement to the once in a year competition.
Bernie Stevens.
Big Frank is deadly with a driver in hand on the par-3s. At anywhere from 160 to 180 yards, you may as well just hand him the flag. Nothing new today as Frank claimed two near pins.
Since returning from the Christmas holidays down under, Tony Robbins has been on a roll posting a win, place, or show in every competition. The PSC computers are obviously in disrepair as his handicap hasn’t budged. What? If the raffle system is worked-out, I hope I draw Tony’s number.
A Flight
1st Tony Robbins (17) 40pts
2nd Gerry Cooney (16) 38pts
3rd Mike Johns (15) 37pts
B Flight
1st Tom McDowell (21) 39pts
2nd Neil Griffin (24) 37pts
3rd Neil Jones (18) 33pts
Near Pins: Frank Quinlan (2), Gerry Cooney, Tom McDowell
Wednesday, Jan. 13, Khao Kheow A & B (yellow tees) – Stableford
For a generally well-maintained track, it is disappointing to see untended greenside bunkers, especially if your ball is submerged in the footprint of the jolly green giant. It need not be pointed out that if your caddie is ‘kikiat’, doesn’t have a rake, or is busy on the phone, you should use your wedge to cover your tracks. That being said, the caddie contract should boldly underline bunker raking as part of the job description.
Colin Greig and Ray Criosthaite managed to win their respective flights despite blobbing holes 18 and 17 respectively. On the par-3 17th (B-8 island green) Colin hit it close and tapped in for a birdie, then wiped 18 but still managed to post a very nice 39 points. Ray wiped the island green, then parred 18 to post 36 points.
We had to say a sad farewell to Ken Ellmore who is returning to the colder climes, especially sad for him as today he finally put it all together to make his first appearance on the podium with a second place finish. Isn’t that just the way things go – you’re just getting in the groove when bing, time’s up.
A Flight
1st Colin Greig (12) 39pts
2nd Tony Robbins (16) 33pts
3rd Geoff Parker (13) 32pts
B Flight
1st Ray Criosthaite (18) 36pts
2nd Ken Ellmore (20) 35pts
3rd Mike Corner (20) 34pts
Near Pins: Jimmy Carr, Tony Berry, Tony Robbins, Colin Greig.
Friday, Jan. 15, Pattavia – Stableford
It was a good day for the Bunker Boys at the lovely Pattavia where 39% of the players played to or bettered their handicaps. Three gentlemen were in the 40’s, with numerous scores in the high 30’s also posted. The course was there for the taking and the BB’s took care of business.
The greens, due to the morning rain and afternoon downpour, were a bit slower than usual but running true. Everything was in good nick: tee boxes, fairways and bunkers, a beautiful golf course.
Les Hall turned in the shot of the day on the par-3 17th hole; a worm burner with his driver that rolled all the way onto the green resulting in a near pin. Roll baby roll.
A Flight
1st Gary Austin (17) 42pts
2nd Keith Norman (12) 41pts
3rd Barry Murnin (17) 39pts
B Flight
1st Bernie Stevens (20) 41pts
2nd Eddie Kelly (20) 39pts
3rd Les Hall (23) 39pts
Near Pins: Bob Duxbury (2), Gary Austin, Les Hall.
Note: The Bunker Boys plays on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Contact Buff on 0860465091 or 080 605 5663.
