Jomtien golf with the IPGC
Monday, Feb. 10, Pattavia – Stableford
Nine groups tee off on time today in 2 flights and the best score was returned in division 2 by Burnie Sinclair, winning with 38 points. After scoring 23 points on the front nine Jim Ferris only managed 12 on the back to take second place and Cliff Elliott beat Rudi Schaefer 18/13 on the back nine for third after they both came in with 31’s.
There were four 33’s returned in division 1 and with count backs of 18/17/16/14, Jarmo Sulavori claimed top spot ahead of Don Head, Nik Evans and Pete Sumner in second, third and fourth respectively.
(L to R): Howard Stanley, Randy Flello and Matti Pihlajisto.
Near pins went to Don Head, Ken, Wichai Tananusorn, Jim Ferris, Randy Flello and Mauri Friman.
Wichai birdied the 7th to scoop the rollover ‘2’s pot in division 1 and Jim Ferris did the same in division 2 with a birdie on the 4th.
Wednesday, Feb. 12, The Emerald – Stableford
Another good turnout today and three divisions with the cut coming at 6-16, 17-20 and 21+. The best score of the day came in division 1 from Wichai Tananusorn, who won with 36 points ahead of Don Head in second with 34 and Dennis Scougal took third with 33.
In his last game with us before returning to China, Bob Poole topped division 2 standings with 34 points and Howard Stanley was second on 32, beating Matti Pihlajisto on a 19/16 back nine count back.
Randy Flello with 33 points won division 3, beating Burnie Sinclair by two points, and Magne Gunnarson beat Jim Connelly and Joe Kubon on a 10/8/7 back six count back for third after they all came in on 30 points.
Near pins were claimed by Don Head (2), Bryan Rought, Wichai Tananusorn, Miss Nut, Finn Olsen (2) and Matti Pihlajisto.
Chris Voller and Wichai both birdied the 7th and Wichai also the 15th to share the ‘2’s pot in division 1 and Jim Connelly and Finn Olsen did likewise in division 3. It was an amazing ‘2’ for Jim, scoring it on the first hole here with his second shot with a five wood from about 160 yards out.
Friday, Feb. 14, Eastern Star – Stableford
The largest turnout of the week here today with 11groups going out and in division 1 (5-15) in the frame again was Wichai Tananusorn who won with 36 points. Bill Bertram was second one point behind Wichai and playing off 6 now Ron Miller took third with 34.
Barry Stirling beat Walter Weber 18/16 on the back nine in division 2 to claim top spot after they both came in with 36 points each and Harry Vincenzi edged Frank Kelly on count back for third as they both scored 34 points. In division 3 (20+) Ray Gott beat Tony Holehouse 18/16 on another count back to take first place after they both shot 32 points and in third place was John McGarry with 29.
Near pins went to Ron Miller (2), Mike Pearson, Frank Kelly, Ray Gott, Matti Pihlajisto and Harry Vincenzi.
Barry Stirling birdied the signature thirteenth hole to take the ‘2s pot in division 1 and Frank Kelly and Kevin shared the purse in division 2, both getting ‘2’s on the 13th as well.
