The Jomtien Golf Society
Our annual trip here to Chiang Mai but a week earlier than normal and as always a three day competition over the week.
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As there were over 32 golfers there were three divisions each day and of course an overall winner after the three rounds. The daily equal cut for the week for the three divisions was 4-13, 14-21.1 and 21.2+.
Monday, Oct. 16, Royal Chiang Mai – Stableford
There were nine groups out today and 37 points was the best score in with Martin Grimoldby winning division 1. Len Ogembo was second on 34 and John Oxley took third with 31 points.
Frank Graingers 35 won division 3, with Peter Davies second one point behind and David Phillips in third on 31.
A 20/16 back nine count back saw Keith Woolley beat Paul Young in division 2 after they both came in with 32 points, and Colin James beat Andy Oz into third place after a 14/9 back six count back, both on 31 points over all.
Near pins went to Div 1. Nik Evans, Frank Nottle, Len Ogembo and Pete Sumner, and Div 2. Alan Bissell, John Fitzgerald, Andy Oz and Chris Ross.
Pete Sumner birdied the 17th and in division 2 there was a rollover to the Highlands in division 2.
The bunkers here today were a disgrace and we had a mediocre opinion for the rest of the course.
Wednesday, Oct. 18, Chiang Mai Highlands – Stableford
Dennis Scougal the social workers entrepreneur returned the best score of the day, winning division 1 with 41 points. Nik Evans was second on 37 and Kevin Blake placed third with 36.
Two 37’s came in to win division 2 and 3, with Steve Cliff beating Frank Grainger on a 21/19 count back to take division 3, while Marty Aronson came third on 36.
In division 2 Keith Woolley was the winner, with Rod Howett second on 36 and John Fitzgerald third with 34 points.
Near pins went to Div 1. Nik Evans, Pete Skinner, Keith Woolley and Paul Young, and Div 2. Marty Aronson, John Fitzgerald, Rod Howett and Colin James.
Len Ogembo birdied C2 and Pete Sumner B8 in division 1 and there were five winners in division 2; Marty Aronson, Steve Cliff, Peter Davies, Rod Howett and Colin James.
After two rounds Frank Grainger was leading the overall on 72, with Martin Grimoldby second on 71 and Pete Sumner and Keith Woolley third with 69.
This was probably our favourite course of the week, especially playing the new nine C course.
Friday, Oct. 20, Mae Jo – Stableford
A tough test of golf here and this was reflected in the scores today.
Keith Woolley’s 37 was the highest return of the day and he won division 2, Hal Hart was second six points behind and John Fitzgerald placed third on 27.
Martin Grimoldby won division 1 with 33, with Pete Sumner one point behind and Len Ogembo third one point behind Pete.
In division 3, Steve Cliff’s 33 points took the top podium position, with Peter Davies second five points behind and Mark Armstrong in third with 27.
Near pins went to Div 1. Kevin Blake, Martin Grimoldby, Pete Sumner and Paul Young, and Div 2. Steve Cliff and Frank Grainger (2).
Only one ‘2’ today, for Martin Grimoldby in division 1 on the 7th. The greens here looked very patchy but they were slick and very true.
We were lucky with the weather this week with only a few spots of rain on the first round and an enjoyable week was had by all.
The overall winner was Keith Woolley with 106 points, Martin Grimoldby was second on 104, Len Ogembo third on 100 and Steve Cliff beat Frank Grainger 33/25 on the last round after they both come in with 97 points.
