PSC Golf Bunker Boys at The Ranch
Monday, June 29, Pattana B & C (yellow tees) – Stableford
Over the course of the month it was nip and tuck but, with his win today, Tony Robbins bagged the monthly trophy. Les Hall gave him a run for his money but came up a bit short in the last couple rounds. Congrats Tony!
For whatever reason, the decision was made to play from the yellow tees today. It didn’t seem to help much as no one played to their handicap and the average stableford score was only 29 points. Geoff Parker was probably the happiest of the crew with two near pins and a second place finish.
Tony Robbins – golfer of the month for June.
The course was in excellent condition, but the groundskeepers must have been pretty hungover as a few of the yellow tee markers were placed alongside the red tees. In fact, if ‘Silver Bird’ had shown up today he would have been playing behind the rest of us on a couple holes. Go figure.
1st Tony Robbins (15) 34pts
2nd Geoff Parker (13) 34pts
3rd Les Cobban (8) 32pts
Near Pins: Geoff Parker (2), Colin Greig, Geoff Cox
Wednesday, July 1, Khao Kheow A & B (yellow tees) – Stableford
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t! There was a lot of talk back at The Ranch about the numerous GUR areas on this track today. Well guys, without the GUR areas the course would just continue to deteriorate. Khao Kheow does a pretty good job of keeping the course in tip top shape and the majority of us are appreciative of being able to play at such a nice course. Keep up the GUR.
JC — that’s not Jesus Christ but our man Jimmy Carr — started out like he could walk on water, posting 20 points on the front only to sink to 12 on the back. But even with a meager total of 32, he took first place and was six points above the average of 26.
Colin Greig, newly returned from the chilly, gray, dreary northern climes, didn’t waste any time making his way to the podium to claim second place, just one point behind JC, while Geoff Parker rounded out the pay positions with 30 points for third.
1st Jimmy Carr (19) 32pts
2nd Colin Greig (8) 31pts
3rd Geoff Parker (12) 30pts
Near Pins: Paul Hector (2), Richard Baldotto
Friday, July 3, Bangpra – Stableford
It seems obvious the PSC computers are malfunctioning as Peter Allen’s handicap hasn’t come down in proportion to his number of outstanding performances. The man has won four out of his last six attempts and is about to break a Bunker Boy record held by ‘Plucky’ Purcell.
A bright sunny sky with a balmy Gulf of Thailand breeze greeted the Bunker Boys on their arrival at the lovely Bangpra G.C. The stage was set for the thirteen players that made the treacherous drive up the frontage road adjacent to Route 7. Extensive roadwoks has forced the masses to contend with trucks on the lanes-unmarked frontage road. Not to worry — completition is scheduled for early 2025.
The fairways were good but if you strayed you were more than likely to find hardpan. The greens were not as quick as usual and some had been lightly sanded. All in all, and at the risk of sounding boilerplate, it’s a great course, and it was just another great day in golf paradise.
1st Peter Allen (30) 38pts
2nd Geoff Parker (12) 36pts
3rd Les Cobban (7) 34pts
Near Pins: Colin Greig (2), Richard Baldotto, Geoff Parker.
Note: The Bunker Boys play out of The Ranch bar on Pattaya 3rd Road (in front of the fire station, and almost opposite the Buffalo Bar). We play on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, so if you enjoy a fun day out, and a friendly but competitive golf competition why not come and join us.
We meet at The Ranch at 9 a.m. for breakfast and transportation, and new players are always welcome. Contact “Buff” on 086 046 5091 or 080 605 5663 for all enquiries or check website: www.bunkersociety.com.
