The Pattaya Golf Society (IPGC) at Rabbi’s Elephant Bar
The Pattaya Golf Society began the week in fine style on Monday, 24th June, with a visit to Bangpra golf club to play a stableford competition. The course was in fine condition and the day was set fair for some excellent golf.
Dave Edwards and Robbie Taylor took on the task of marshalling the day and they saw Dave and Craig Thomas share second place with 32 points. The winner was Swedish golfer Tomas Nilsson, so consistent this trip, with 35 points for a well deserved win. There were no birdie ‘2’s.
Rabbi’s free beer went to Alan Walker and the Booby Bevy went to John O’Sullivan for his low score of the day. The presentation heard that Mr Len had been hospitalised after a recurrence of a seven year old lung problem but in a week or so his ability to “kick ass” would be restored! Meanwhile all goes on as normal at Rabbi’s with the help of many PGS friends.
Local member makes good
The Pattaya Golf Society played its monthly medal event at Crystal Bay on Wednesday, 26th June. The course was in good condition, as it has been all low season.
In third place was Japanese golfer, Masashi Iizumi, with 76 net and he was a long way behind second placed Dave Plaiter who performed well for his level par net 72. The winner was Crystal Bay member Takeshi Hakozaki and his local knowledge helped him to score net 70.
There were no birdie ‘2’s and the Booby Bevy went to Tomas Nilsson after his “hero to zero” round which saw him finish with the worst round of the day. Thanks to Dave Plaiter for marshalling the show in the absence of Mr Len.
Favourites win scramble
The Pattaya Golf Society ended the week in fine style with a “fun” event in the form of a three-player team scramble at Eastern Star. It was the first time in months that the group has visited the course and found the change of scenery refreshing and the greens were certainly in better shape than on the previous visit.
For the record, in third place was the trio of Alan Duckett, Glenn Martin and Bryan Barrell with net 63 whilst only one shot ahead was the fancied big hitting combination of Mark West, Craig Thomas and Andrew Purdie. Net 62 held promise of a win but “insiders” already sussed there may be a surprise as another group of seasoned team players, Dave Plaiter, Masashi Iizumi and Chris Walsh swept all before them with an excellent net 58 for an emphatic victory.
The best part of the day was when the prize winners all donated their goodies to the group’s nominated charity this year, the Fr. Ray Foundation Outreach Center. Once again the PGS saw winners all round.
