PSC Golf from The Growling Swan
Monday, Feb. 22, Rayong C.C. – Stableford
Twenty nine golfers were on time and more than eager to descend upon, and out play Rayong Country Club. Many of us were playing here for only the second time in the last year and a half.
On entering the grounds it stands out that this course needs some work done. I think we all agree that the course is quite good with the layout being tough but good (probably too many bunkers for my liking). The facilities are not that flash however and the club house is so far out of date. This place really needs an injection of cash to keep up with the times. It is priced as to what it should be.
(From L to R) Roy Dayton with Peter Bass (Asia Backpackers Pattaya), Pierre Cere and Olivia holding D-For the Charity Dog.
The golf gave some good results with 3 count backs out of the 2 divisions. Martin Todd led the way, beating Fred Cuypers by a solitary point, with Mike Gosden and Jim Groves coming in a further 2 points in arrears.
Yet another count back decided Division 2, with Kae Dayton edging Alain Taddei and Frank Waterhouse and John Anderson also had to be separated on count back for third and fourth.
Div. 1
1st Martin Todd (10) 35pts
2nd Fred Cuypers (17) 34pts
3rd Mike Gosden (18) 32pts
4th Jim Groves (11) 32pts
Div. 2
1st Kae Dayton (21) 35pts
2nd Alain Taddei (20) 35pts
3rd Frank Waterhouse (19) 32pts
4th John Anderson (30) 32pts
Near Pins: #5 Graham Rice, #7 Peter Grey, #11 Martin Tood, #16 Bernie McCart.
Long Putts: #9 Mike Gosden, #18 Patrick Engles.
Thursday, Feb. 25, Crystal Bay – Monthly Mug/Stroke
Three busloads of eager golfers, 27 players in all, gathered today to test their skill at Crystal Bay. The weather was great with a nice breeze in attendance and the course was in good condition, and the greens were quite difficult on both nines.
We took up the challenge from the white tees on courses B & A. This is the first time in 2 years that we have taken on the B course and we were not disappointed. What a great 9, this scribe had forgotten just how good it was.
Two Divisions were the order of the day with Pierre Cere taking out Div 1 from Steve Younger with the narrowest of margins.
Division 2 went to today’s Monthly Mug winner Roy Dayton with a very good score of net 66, leaving daylight between he and the other punters. Dave Fletcher came in second six shots behind the leader.
Div. 1
1st Pierre Cere (11) net 72
2nd Steve Younger (13) net 73
3rd Glen Hendrikson (11) net 76
4th Patrick Engles (10) net 76
Div 2
1st Roy Dayton (21) net 66
2nd Dave Fletcher (26) net 72
3rd Mike Gosden (18) net 73
4th John Anderson (30) net 73
Near Pins: Graham Rice B4, Ebrahim B6, Glen Hendriksen A5, Kae Dayton A8
Long Putts: Jerry Dobbs C9, Ebrahim A9
Note: The GS is a “friendly” golf outlet and caters for and encourages all golfers, young and old, male or female to have a hit on any of our weekly outings. We generally play Mondays and Thursdays at one of the many fine golf courses in and around Pattaya. Please contact Peter Grey if you are interested in playing on 0861 503086
The Growling Swan also caters to the bowls enthusiasts. Bus transport departs the GS on Sundays at 10am for open grass bowling at The Retreat. Please contact Paul Rennison on 084354 005 if you wish to partake. The cost including return bus transport, bowling fees and a hot lunch is about 400 baht, so great value for a day out!
