The Bunker Boys!

Friday 6th August  2010

Emerald G.C.  Rainbow Stableford

The very unusual prospect of losing 2 games of golf in one week seemed likely as we sat in the Bunker Bar in the morning. As our scheduled departure time approached, the heavy persistent rain continued and some of the less optimistic souls were wavering as to whether to make the trip to Bang Chang. In the end the decision was made, and a dozen intrepid golfers set off to the course, with the rain still hammering down. We arrived at Emerald as the rain stopped and the course appeared playable, so we duly paid the green fees and headed to the first tee. Before the first group teed off the rain came again and we were forced to wait another hour before the skies cleared and the river running down the 1^st fairway subsided. Peter pushed his first tee shot into the hazard, pulled his second way to the left, promptly threw a tantrum, declared the course unplayable, and stormed off the tee, heading presumably to cool off in Bang Chang. The remaining golfers played 3 soggy holes before the course began to dry out, and the day got better and better. We completed the 18 holes without any further rain until the final group was walking down the 18^th fairway – Amazing Thailand !  At the end of the day everyone agreed that the wait had been worthwhile, especially PJ who recovered from a run of bad form to run away with the competition with 38 points. Runner up was Bruce Gladden with 36 points, and John Graham beat Gerry Cooney on a countback to claim 3^rd place.

Results:

1^st  P.J. Redmond                                 (hcp 19) 38 points

2^nd Bruce Gladden                                (hcp 15) 36 points

3^rd  John Graham                                  (hcp 10) 35 points

Near pin winners – Brian Maddox, John Graham, Tony Robbins, and Geoff Parker.

Tuesday 3rd August 2010

Laem Chabang G.C.

Taking advantage of the Sports Day prices we played Laem Chabang for the 2^nd time in recent months. This time the condition of the course was much improved from the previous visit, and everyone agreed that at this price, the course is well worth playing, and provides a fine test of golf. The lack of roll on the fairways made the course play long, and the scores reflected that, with no golfers breaking their handicap. The best round of the day with 35 points was recorded by John Graham, recently returned from the desert, so there are suspicions that he may have been practicing bunker shots during non-working hours. Second and third places were decided on a countback with khun Sakorn edging out Brian Maddox on 34 points Similarly Kevin Hamilton beat newly crowned Golfer of the Month, Bruce Gladden, on a countback with 33 points

Results:

1^st John Graham                                    (hcp 10) 35 points

2^nd Sakorn Pramoolchart                     (hcp 23) 34 points

3^rd Brian Maddox                                  (hcp 19) 34 points

4^th Kevin Hamilton                               (hcp 16) 33 points

Near Pin Winners – Gerry Cooney (great shot), Kenny Chung and the other two went to khun Sakorn.

Monday 2nd August 2010

Plutaluang Navy

We decided to schedule a return to the Navy course after an 18 month hiatus, following a number of problems playing there, caused mainly by intrusions of 6-balls at any point around the course, and a general lack of proper organization. Several of our regular members (well at least Gerry) expressed a wish to give the venue another try, but unfortunately the golfing gods had other ideas. After leaving Pattaya in heavy rain we arrived at the course to find it dry, but before we could even complete registration, the heavens opened, and within 45 minutes the fairways and greens were extensively flooded. After a further wait we decided to abandon the competition, and cash refunds were provided by the course without any problem, so thanks to them for that. Three determined golfers (including Gerry) decided to wait out the rain, and were eventually able to complete 15 holes, whilst others decided to boost the profits of several establishments in nearby Bang Chang.

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