PSC golf from The Outback Golf Bar
We had a few drop-outs today due to the weather but the intrepid 20 Outbackers who went to Khao Kheow (B & A) were pleasantly surprised as just before we teed-off the sun came out and there was no more rain until we were walking off the 18th green, and that was only a sprinkle.
Although it was heavy underfoot and sometimes finding a dry spot for the ball was a bit difficult but not insurmountable, we had some good scores in, particularly from Simon Spalding on one of his frequent visits from Australia with a few friends, who had 40 points off his 1 handicap (69 gross), a great round of golf mate, well done.
Most of us will spend the next day or so drying our gear out ready for Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai on Thursday and I have been told on good authority that Chiang Rai has not had the bad weather the rest of the kingdom has. I guess the proof of the pudding will be in the eating.
The condition of Khao Kheow is improving each day as some of the surrounds the green staff have been working on are now taking shape and starting to look a lot better.
There were five ‘2’s today: three on hole A5 from Steve Mann, Simon Spaulding & Bob Philp, and two on hole B8 from Alan Ansell & Chris Sloan
Div A (0–14)
1st Simon Spaulding (1/Hi0.9) 40
2nd Owen Walkley (11/Hi10.5) 37
3rd Bob Philp (8/Hi7.8) 30
Div B (15+)
1st Alan Ansell (24/Hi22.3) 34pts
2nd Fidge Button (17/Hi15.7) 32pts
3rd Tony Barnes (16/Hi15) 32pts
Tuesday, Oct. 11, Pattaya C.C. – Stableford
A small field of 11 players were quickly away on a rain drenched course, which considering the rain that has fallen recently, we were lucky to play at all, let alone get round the whole 18 holes.
Bob Green fought it out with Laong to nab her on count back as he sharpened his game ahead of Chiang Mai, taking the first spot with 37 points. Laong played well for her second place with the same score and Dave Earthrowl, who continues to hit the ball well, took third with 35.
There was just one ‘2’ on hole 5 from Dave Earthrowl, which he chipped in!
1st Bob Green (12/Hi13.4) 37pts
2nd Laong Gatepratum (28/Hi26.5) 37pts
3rd David Earthrowl (16/Hi17) 35pts
4th Jim Payne (25/Hi26) 35pts
Wednesday, Oct. 12, Burapha – Stableford
Out of a starting field of three divisions and 30 players on the A & B loops only 20 cards were returned after the heavy rain severely disrupted the tournament. Chris Sloan stood head and shoulders above most, returning a marvellous 40 points given the conditions and earned himself an immediate handicap cut down to 8.3.
Owen Walkley and Rod Crosswell also should be well satisfied with their 38’s and the three aforementioned were the only players to break par.
There were four ‘2’s from Jim Brackett, Keith Buchanan & Andy Butterworth on A3 and Peter Stonebridge on hole 6.
Div A (0–15)
1st Chris Sloan (12/9.1) 40pts
2nd Owen Walkley (13/Hi9.9) 38pts
3rd Dennis Pelly (14/Hi10.8) 35pts
Div B (16–18)
1st Rod Crosswell (17/Hi13.8) 38pts
2nd Keith Buchanan (18/Hi14.9) 33pts
3rd Murray Hart (16/Hi12.9) 32pts
Div C (19+)
1st Jesse Serna (39/Hi32.4) 34pts
2nd Ivan Plunkett (26/Hi21.8) 30pts
3rd Fidge Button (20/Hi15.8) 29pts
Note: The Outback Golf Bar is situated about 6km from Sukhumvit Road along Soi Siam Country. All are welcome to come and join us for a beer and a hit. Just call in and put your name down on the list or give Bob a call on 087 941 2474.
