PSC Golf from The Growling Swan
Monday, August 31, Pattaya C.C. – Stableford
Thirteen golfers with high expectations gathered for the Growling Swan’s monthly outing to Pattaya Country Club. This is a course that improves with every visit and once again we were not disappointed. The recent rain had certainly helped as this left the fairways in good nick. The management team must also be complimented as the level of service provided at Pattaya Country Club continues to rule in the region.
The weather was somewhat overcast to start, with no threat of rain, but as the day got longer the sun had appeared and this made it a little uncomfortable.
(L to R) Ebrahim, Graham Rice and Andrew Allen.
Martin Todd rose to the top to win by 2 points from Alan ‘the Colonel’ Sanders who finished 2 ahead of three other players tied on 34 points; Paul Jackson winning this count back from John Anderson and Khan Speechley.
1st Martin Todd (11) 38pts
2nd Alan Sanders (23) 36pts
3rd Paul Jackson (36) 34pts
Near Pins: 5th Ebrahim, 7th Alex Field, 12th John Anderson, 16th Khan Speechley.
Long Putts: 18th Alan Sanders.
Thursday, Sept. 3, Silky Oaks – Stableford
Thursday’s outing to Silky Oaks attracted 21 golfers all full of enthusiasm, and dare I say it, optimism. Overcast conditions prevailed all day and although rain threatened us all day we managed to stay dry and play in superb golfing weather.
Stu Rifkin was informed on 1st tee by his caddy “no out of bounds” for 18 holes. However she forgot to tell him about the water hazards. Then there were two gents with short memories, Bernie (40 points) and Ebrahim (42 points) who were previously heard to say, “I will NEVER play here again”. Short memories indeed!
This course is a work in progress at present but most if not all (excluding one gentleman first timer with figures of 10 and 14 points 24 total) seemed to enjoy the experience. Anyway, it was a brave effort to top the podium by stalwart supporter Ebrahim who came up just short on a count back loss to Andrew Turtle, both with 42 points on the card. The recently arrived Graham Rice booked third spot with 41.
1st David Andrew Allen (32) 42pts
2nd Ebrahim (16) 42pts
3rd Graham Rice (13) 41pts
4th Lindsey Slender (24) 40pts
5th Bernie McCart (32) 40pts
Near Pins: 3rd Jim Groves, 6th Freddy Starbeck, 8th Stu Rifkin, 14th Alan Sanders, 16th JJ Harney.
Long Putts: 9th & 18th Stu Rifkin.
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 on 0861 503086 if you are interested in playing.
The Growling Swan also caters to the bowls enthusiasts. Bus transport departs the GS on Sundays at 10 AM when they go to The Retreat. Please contact Paul Rennison on 0843 454005 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!
