PSC golf from The Outback Golf Bar
Monday, November 28, Khao Kheow – Stableford
With the brilliant weather continuing, the 27 Outbackers plus a few Irish set off today to try their luck on the C & B nines. It was a slow round as the Irish group, graciously allowed out first as they allegedly had to dash off to the airport, probably would have missed their flight, had it been true but it wasn’t – as they relaxed in the Khao Kheow restaurant whilst the remainder of the groups came in. It won’t happen again boys!
Suzi Lawton, the day’s organiser, returned to the game after a week off and demonstrated that she had lost none of her love for the course, with the top score of the day (37pts) taking her to the top of division A. Matching that was Murray Hart, also with an excellent 37 and beaten only on countback, with the ever consistent Steve Plant in third on 35.
Phil Waite (arms folded) celebrates his hole in one at Khao Kheow with (from the left) Steve Plant, Suzi Lawton and Murray Hart.
Div B was a different story as the winners came in with only 30 points each; Chris Thompson and Alan Ansell with Greg Hill and Bob Lindborg one back both on 29.
All the ‘2’s came on the Island green (B8) but they were swiftly washed away into the hazard as up stepped Phil Waite, to record his first hole-in-one here in Thailand on the very same hole. It was reported that it was a sweetly struck eight iron that sucked back about 10ft into the hole but nobody really believed it; in actual fact it was a skinny old shot that probably would have also gone into the water had the pin not got in the way! Nonetheless, it’s still a fantastic achievement and what a great hole to get one on, where one can clearly see the green. Great shot Phil!
Back at the bar and as is customary, Phil rang the bell for all to enjoy.
Div A (0-17)
1st Suzi Lawton (14/Hi15.5) 37pts
2nd Murray Hart (14/Hi13) 37pts
3rd Steve Plant (14/Hi13.3) 35pts
4th Dennis Pelly (11/Hi10.8) 33pts
Div B (18+)
1st Chris Thompson (24/Hi22.7) 30pts
2nd Alan Ansell (21/Hi20.1) 30pts
3rd Greg Hill (19/Hi18.1) 29pts
4th Bob Lindborg (20/Hi19) 29pts
Tuesday, November 29, Pattaya. C.C. – Stableford
Some 22 Outbackers at Pattaya, although not all returned cards for inclusion in the result, so we can only suspect they were worse that some of the rubbish we did receive, which included four scores under 20 – on this course! It has been playing difficult though and today was no exception as the CSA (competition stableford adjustment) showed it again as three shots harder than par.
(From the left): John Cogan (runner-up) & kids, Dennis Persson (Eclectic winner) and Greg Hirst from DeVere.
Orn put the boys to shame, winning Div A with 36 points, from Raji on 34 and John Cogan with 32. Aussie visitor Mick Wilks headed Div B, also with 36 points, and PCC member Nigel Cannon was second with 34 from Jim Payne & Laong both on 33.
There were no ‘2’s recorded today.
The big news of the day was really about the DeVere sponsored monthly eclectic, which was due to finish today with the Turnip, John Cogan and Chad all still in with a chance. But the Turnip kept his nerve and even picked up yet another point as John, his nearest challenger and playing in the same group, let a number of putts get away.
The new Eclectic (Dec) will start on Friday (2nd Dec) with Chad’s group at PCC and will be shorter than usual because of the Christmas period; it will finish on Friday 23rd Dec. There will be plenty of chances to gather points though, with the Outback at Pattaya CC for the next two holiday Mondays (5th & 12th) as well as the regular Turnip and Chad hosted events, so step up and give it a try – just 50 Baht each time which is then matched by DeVere at the end of the month.
Div A (0-17)
1st Orn Kanasaengsri (16/Hi15.6) 36pts
2nd Amarjit Banwaitt (5/Hi6.7) 34pts
3rd John Cogan (13/Hi14.4) 32pts
4th Jon Kittilsen (17/Hi18.6) 28pts
Div B (18+)
1st Mick Wilks (27/Hi27.2) 36pts
2nd Nigel Cannon (21/Hi21.8) 34pts
3rd Jim Payne (25/Hi25.9) 33pts
4th Laong Gatepratum (24/Hi23.3) 33pts
Wednesday, November 30, Burapha – Stableford
The C & D loops at Burapha were in the usual fine condition, providing the 28 Outbackers with an excellent opportunity to post a decent score. No less than four obliged with 39 points apiece, three of them sharing the top spot in Div A; Steve Mann, Owen Walkley & John Cunningham, who finished in that order after the usual count back operation.
Andy Makara was the fourth player on the same mark (39pts) and with it he won Div B, two clear of newcomer, Terry Lee (37) with another three players one further back all with 36; Messrs Hill, Mooneyham and Lock.
In the Big Mango Properties best 6 cards to count, the winner was Dennis Pelly with just about a wire to wire win from the late challenge of Greg Hill, who finished runner up, one point back. The presentation of that win has been delayed until next week, when a representative of Big Mango Properties will be available.
There were five ‘2’s from Mark Dryden (hole 5), John Cunningham, Bob Philp & Dennis Pelly all on hole 8 and Steve Mann on hole 17.
Div A (0-14)
1st Steve Mann (11/Hi10.7) 39pts
2nd Owen Walkley (10/Hi10.1) 39pts
3rd John Cunningham (7/Hi7.1) 39pts
4th Dennis Pelly (11/Hi10.8) 35pts
Div B (15+)
1st Andy Makara (29/Hi27.5) 39pts
2nd Terry Lee (30/Hi28.2) 37pts
3rd Greg Hill (19/Hi18.2) 36pts
4th Joe Mooneyham (15/Hi14.8) 36pts
Friday, December 2, Green Valley – Stableford
A full field of 34, playing in three divisions were blown away by an outstanding round of golf from Ian Heddle, scoring 40 points off a handicap of just 3, with a 71 gross; the next best score in his division, who were all single figure handicappers, was a mere 32. Capt’ Bob, who reckons his chances of playing in division B in the near future are on the increase with his recent poor form, showed some signs of improvement with his 28 points.
Course specialist, Jan Eriksen played well off 10 for 38 points and the Div B win, and was well clear of the second placed man, John Locke (34), who shared the same points as Sel Wegner (welcome back) and Jack Butler. Div C went to another Green Valley specialist, Ed Horrocks with 35 points, who beat Alan Ansell on count back with Kev Hamilton in third on 34.
There were three ‘2’s from Ian Heddle (hole 9) and Joe Mooneyham & Jan Eriksen both on hole 12.
Div A (0-9)
1st Ian Heddle (3/4.2) 40pts
2nd Steve Mann (9/10.1) 32pts
3rd Mark McDonald (1/3) 32pts
4th Dave Buchanan (0/1.4) 30pts
Div B (10-16)
1st Jan Eriksen (10/11) 38pts
2nd John Locke (14/14.5) 34pts
3rd Sel Wegner (13/Hi13.7) 34pts
4th Jack Butler (13/13.1) 34pts
Div C (17+)
1st Ed Horrocks (22/Hi21.2) 35pts
2nd Alan Ansell (20/Hi20.2) 35pts
3rd Kevin Hamilton (18/Hi17.6) 34pts
4th Adam Oyston (17/Hi17.1) 33pts
