PSC golf from The Golf Club
Monday, Oct. 22, Green Valley (White tees) – Stableford
1st Ty Kerr (6) 40pts
2nd Geoff Doody (23) 37pts
3rd Jason Kerr (4) 36pts
3rd Michael Hastie (15) 36pts
I love this time of year when yer old mates are all starting to trickle back to town, and just this week the trickle has turned into a flood. Dare I say it? The rainy season is over and the high season is finally upon us. I hope I don’t regret those words, but the numbers are well up, the soi has been pretty dry and the signup sheets are full. Let the good times roll Pattaya, the boys are back in town!
Rick Harris and Chris Sloan.
I played with Ty and Jason Kerr a couple of years back at Bonanza C.C. up in Khao Yai. These young brothers are a couple of lovely lads any dad would be proud of. One thing that struck me was the complete lack of fear they exuded on some very intimidating golf shots. They both had this gutsy “let’s go for it!” attitude as their main concern really, was the fun of beating each other, just like me and my brother Brad used to do at the tender ages of 13 and 15. These guys are good and are only going to get even better, just wait and see. Note: me and me bruv never played off 4 and 6!
Being out of school this week, the Kerr boys showed us old farts how it is done and took a 1st and 3rd on the podium today at Green Valley. Regular Geoff Doody was our best representative of the “Boys over 16’s” and had a great day shooting his 37 points. Well played to you, sir.
TGC House resident Michael Hastie, returning from golf with his 36, has had his long ponytail eyed by the new salon next door, so mind where you sit mate. Michael will soon be joining the lifers here in Pattaya and makes the big move into his new condo soon. Welcome to the club mate!
Wednesday, Oct. 24, Khao Kheow (White tees) – Stableford
1st Chris Sloan (10) 40pts
2nd Rick Harris (11) 38pts
It has been far too long since we played this great course, but then that is the dilemma we seem to have here in Pattaya … so many courses, so little time. We had a dozen Pattaya newbies out with us today on this fine Pete Dye track and they were all very impressed. To play a Dye course in his home country of the USA would cost you at least 100 bucks for just the green fee. For us to be able to play here for a third of that, and with a caddy, is amazing. We often forget what a great mecca for golf this place is.
On to the comp, we had a full load of golfers for this outing and some great weather to boot. The course was deemed to be in fine condition, as sometimes it can get a bit heavy in the rough.
Visiting from Perth, ‘Downunda’, Chris Sloan took charge of the field with a tremendous 40 points out there (yes, he has a legit handicap!) and took top honours. Our softball-mad buddy Rick Harris also had a great day and was just 2 shots behind on 38 which is a super score here at Khao Kheow as we all know how difficult this layout can be. Funny how good cricketers, good baseball/softball players and good hockey players are also good golfers, eh? Just like Arthur Scargill, they know how to strike.
The boys of eternal summer take to their new diamond at the Thai Polo Club every Sunday at high noon, so if you fancy a game of slow pitch softball, just call Pattaya Sports Club Softball Chairman, John Stockton at 089 932 5433 for details. The field is great, super nice grass and a well groomed flat field so no twisted ankles or dodgy bounces to handle at this posh venue. And please don’t call it rounders.
Friday, Oct. 26, Greenwood (White tees) – Stableford
1st John Pierrel (11) 37pts
2nd Mark Doolan (10) 36pts
3rd Phil Smedley (13) 32pts
John Pierrel is at it again, winning that is. You will usually see John’s name here in this paper every week, and sometimes even his photo. That is because this guy plays a lot of golf and when you play a lot of golf you get consistent and you will usually be right up there and in the prizes and having more fun because you are playing well. I would guess he plays at least 4 days a week, and that is his “secret”. Sorry John, I had to spill the beans.
Mark Doolan was right on his tail with a 36 and our Golf Captain Phil Smedley was in the frame himself with an OK round of 32 points but hey, never give up, sometimes 32 points are enough to bring home the bacon!
Note: The Golf Club is located on Soi LK Metro. We usually play on Monday, Wednesday and Friday so come join us for a seriously fun day out. Just call 085 434 3377 or see our website www. golfclubpattaya.com and for more information mail us: [email protected] and see updates at www.face book.com/golfclubpattaya.
