PSC Golf from The Golf Club
Monday 3rd – Rayong Green Valley (white tees) – Stableford
1st Nigel Flanagan (13) 39pts
2nd Sugar Ray Handsford (18) 37pts
T3rd Mark Wood (7) 35pts
T3rd Ken Aihara (5) 35pts
T5th Adrian Deminski (26) 34pts
T5th Phil Smedley (7) 34pts
It was back to our regular golf schedule again (Mon/Wed/Fri) and lots of familiar faces (they didn’t like me saying “old faces”) returning back to our sleepy little fishing village this past week, which can only mean it is starting to feel like high season. Let’s hope those heavy rains are coming to an end.
‘The Flapper’ in all his glory.
Nine groups of Pattaya’s finest golfers (and 2 slaggers) went out Monday amidst the fine start to the inevitable afternoon rains. It was a good thing we all left town as the weather at the course was a heck of a lot better than back in Happytown.
Six men took to the podium today but none hit that elusive, magical 40 point mark. A lot of people were more than a bit surprised to see none other than ‘The Flapper’ sitting on top! A big group of Siam members were slumming it with us today and it was Nigel Flanagan all on his lonesome with a big red 39 circled at the top of his card. C’mon man! I guess we have to congratulate his great play in spite of himself. Way to go Flappah!
Wednesday, Nov. 5, Eastern Star (white tees) – Stableford
T1st Ken Aihara (5) 39pts
T1st Bryan Carroll (18) 39pts
3rd Mark Venning (11) 34pts
All was good today at this Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course and our crew was satisfied with the condition of the course. They have a history here of problems with the fairways as it is close to the ocean and airbourne saltwater makes greenskeeping a challenge. It seems to be under control now so we can recommend playing here again.
Not everyone likes this course and it does have those hidden fingers of water that sneak into play. A good caddy is essential if you have not played here before. There are some really great holes though and a good test even for the low handicappers.
It looks like our man Kenny Aihara is back in form. He had three podium appearances the previous week out of the four comps we played. He is building up a head of steam after not having hit a golf ball in 5 months! Our good mate Bryan Carroll also had a fine round and is still playing well after a great trip to Kabinburi a couple of weeks back. This duo shared the win today with 39 points each, so nice going guys!
Friday, Nov. 7, Mt. Shadow (white tees) – Stableford
T1st Ken Aihara (5) 35pts
T1st Gary Hookey (17) 35pts
T3rd Mark Wood (7) 33pts
T3rd Ken Grimes (19) 33pts
T3rd Ray Powell (15) 33pts
One of the better tests of golf in the Pattaya area, Mountain Shadow has a reputation it certainly deserves. The greens here strike fear in every golfer as they are amongst the fastest around.
Mark Venning, Ken Aihara & Bryan Carroll.
We had three for third with a thirty three, so it was an auspicious day, as they say here in Thailand. A notch up the leader board was our buddy Gary Hookey, who we haven’t seen on the podium for awhile. Gary did very well indeed to tie with the man who is proving very hard to beat. Yes, it was Kenny Aihara again who tied with Gary for the win and our best golfer this week. Way to go Kenny!
Note: The Golf Club is located on Soi LK Metro. Just call 085 434 3377 or see our website www.golfclubpattaya .com and for more information mail us: pattaya4golf @gmail.com and see updates at www.facebook.com/golfclubpattaya… all handicaps welcome.
