Hole-in-one highlights 5th round of Eastern Seaboard Golf League

The 5th round of the Eastern Seaboard Golf League was held under ideal cloudy conditions at Burapha’s West Course on Saturday, June 27th. The closest match of the day was between SPRC and Thai Oil, with the latter emerging victorious by a score of 3 1/2 to 2 1/2. The win moved Thai Oil into sole possession of first place over TOC, who had a bye this round.

The day’s highlights were produced on the closing holes in the singles match between Pat Riley (SPRC) and Khun Rewat (Thai Oil). Khun Rewat had a hole-in-one on the 5th hole to go 3 up with 4 to play. Many other competitors might have lost heart after such a blow, but it clearly galvanized Riley, who won the next 4 holes to take the match.

The Gee Gee’s rebounded from their woeful performance in the previous round, when they were hammered 6-0 by TOC, by beating RRC by an identical margin. It should be noted that RRC were short-handed, so one of the four ball matches was a walk-over for the Gee Gee’s. In a war of attrition, Mike Timbers edged out Sandy Lundie with his final putt on the last hole to win his singles match.

Auto Alliance, still in search of their first league points, lost to the Pattaya Sports Club by a score of 4 to 2. Auto Alliance were unfortunately without one of their star players, Khun Tira, who had other commitments. Who knows if they might have been able to eke out a draw had he been available? Alan Holley’s (AA) birdie on the par 5 10th was memorable given that his tee shot ended up in the rough on the far side of the 14th fairway, making an already long hole that much longer. PSC’s Dick Holt recorded the largest margin of victory on the day, beating Ken Catherine 8 and 6.

Besides Khun Rewat’s hole-in-one, other nearest the pins were won by Sangworn Blair (RRC) on the 8th and Doug Olds (SPRC) on the 11th. PSC maintained their lock on the long 17th, with the award going to Dick Holt.

Long Drives on the 6th went to Paul Kennedy (SPRC) and Wendy Dendel (AA), and Khun Winai (Thai Oil) and Gay Horan (Gee Gee’s) on the 11th hole.

With two rounds remaining this season, the league standings are:

Team Thai Oil TOC Gee Gee’s PSC RRC SPRC Esso Auto All.

Matches Played 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 5

Won 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 0

Drawn 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0

Lost 0 0 2 2 3 3 2 5

Games For 19.5 18.0 15.5 14.5 13.0 15.0 11.0 7.5

Games Against 10.5 6.0 14.5 15.5 17.0 15.0 11.0 7.5

Points 13 10 9 9 6 4 4 0

Pedal Power

World Action and Boonrawd Brewery sponsored the ‘Singh Gold Country Bicycle Road Race’.

Over 100 people peddled their way through the streets and mountains in the Singh Gold Country Bicycle Road Race.

The course was a 50 kilometer mountain route and more than 100 people competed. The race began at 2:00 p.m. at the Sigma Resort Club.

The winner was Mr. Prajiin Rungroj, with a time of 1.53.38 hrs.

A ‘Road Marathon’ run was also held with 700 competitors. The winners were Phitak Phatjun in the men’s division with a time of 1.42.12. hrs and Vijitra Sarana Rangsan with a time of 1.31.17 hours.

Pattaya Sports Club elections

The Pattaya Sports Club held their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 24th in the meeting room of the Diana Inn. The main focus of the meeting was to hold the annual elections and receive annual reports from all department heads.
The elections resulted in the following members being chosen to the PSC committee:
President: Peter Malhotra; Vice President: Jim Montgomery; Founders Chair: Dick Caggiano; Secretary: Ron Herbert, Treasurer: Ivan Town; Registrar: Bjarne Nielsen; Golf Chairman: Mike Franklin; Softball: John McAllen; Fishing: Carl Engel; Bowling: La Montgomery; Computers: Craig Lewis; Public Relations: Ray Rogers; Media: Phil Sagar; Charity: Harry Riley; Social: Ken Crow.

Laurie Lassoes Diana Medal!

26 June, Friday - Rayong Green Valley Country Club

Diana Group Monthly Medal Competition
1st: Alan Laurie, Net 67
2nd: Neil Hughes, Net 68
3rd: Dave Mascari, Net 68

Surprising mostly himself, Alan Laurie got it right and shot a magnificent net 67, five shoots clear of his handicap, to take this month’s Diana Medal. Alan beat out a large group of fine golfers who were a just a stroke back on net 68. Taking second on count back was the formerly glabrous Neil Hughes. Neil beat off David Mascari, who in turn won on count back over brother Steve. The generous management at Green Valley once again provided closest to pin prizes, won this week by Gez Tracey on #4, by Bill Collis on #7, with Steve Mascari taking both #11 and 15#.

22 June, Monday - Khao Kheow Golf and Country Club

Three Man Better Ball
1st: Jerry Quinn, Steve Ross and Steve Mascari - Net 54
2nd: Bill Collis, Dave Mascari and Neil Hughes - Net 55
3rd: Stan Fry, Phil Utting and Gez Tracey - Net 57

Incredible group and individual scores made this a memorable day for Jerry Quinn and Bill Collis - both shot lifetime best scores on the day. Jerry breaking 100 for the first time with a 98 and Bill almost shooting par with a gross 73. Jerry’s led his group to an improbable net 54, 18 under par, squeaking out a one shot victory over Bill and his group.

25 June, Wednesday - Bang Pra International Country Club

Stableford Competition
1st: Neil Hughes, Net 37
2nd: Neil Cameron, Net 35
3rd: Jerry Quinn, Net 35

Over one of the Splinter’s favorite courses, Neil Hughes took first and once again showed why his handicap should be lowered. Neil was the only golfer on the day to shoot under, or even equal his handicap. On this always-difficult course Neil Cameron, to the surprise of everyone, managed to reach the podium by winning on count back over the virtuous Jerry Quinn. Jerry in turn won on count back over a dependable Ebrahim.

PSC Golf next week

On Monday the 13th there is a choice of Siam Country Club from Cafe Kronborg, playing Stableford, or Natural Park Resort from the Green Bottle for stroke play.

On Tuesday the 14th Pattaya Golf Society, from J.B. Bar, go to Sattahip to play a Medal round.

Wednesday July 15th, Bangpra and Laem Chabang feature from the Green Bottle and Hare House respectively. On Thursday, a second chance this week to play Natural Park Resort with PSC Golf from Cafe Kronborg. The week finishes well with the Splinter Golf Group from the Green Bottle going to Khao Kheow, while TAGGS from Hare House provide another opportunity to play Bangpra, both Stableford competitions.

For more details of July fixtures see Pattaya Mail or visit the PSC Golf Web Site at www.pattayasports.org

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