PSC Golf Bunker Boys at The Ranch
Monday, May 4, Khao Kheow A & B (yellow tees) – Stableford
It must have been the rain, or the unmowed fairways, or the golf gods not smiling down upon us, but whatever it was, it caused the Bunker Boys to play so poorly at this lovely track. With an average stableford score of only 26, the guys sure left a lot of shots out on the course.
Mark Stanley was the only player out of 19 golfers that bettered his handicap, leaving everyone else in his dust.
Mark Stanley.
A-Flight
1st Mark Stanley (8) 37pts
2nd Ian Milne (14) 33pts
3rd Geoff Parker (13) 30pts
B-Flight
1st Jimmy Carr (19) 30pts
2nd Frank Quinlan (28) 29pts
3rd Trevor Priestely (18) 29pts
Near Pins: Mark Stanley (2), Mike Lloyd, Tony Berry
Wednesday, May 6, Bangpra — Stableford
Even with dark clouds overhead and the sound of thunder in the distance, 19 of the faithful assembled today to play one of our favorite courses. With a chance to win a gift voucher from KPK Food Service, how could you stay at home just because of a little rain? Your scribe had already informed the wife to be ready to fire up the BBQ as I’d be bringing home some nice steaks, even if I had to go over to Soi Yumae and buy them myself.
Unfortunately, I did have to make the trip over near Big C Extra as Jimmy Carr was the man of the day, posting an excellent 38 points to take first place in B-flight. His compatriot — Frank Quinlan — took second on a count back over Peter Allen.
The best A-flight could do was 35 points by Geoff Parker. Tony “I’m finally beginning to be able to see again” Robbins made a welcome return to the podium, taking second place with 34 points while Mark Stanley was disappointed not to be standing on the winner’s spot but was somewhat happy to settle for third place.
Surprisingly, the greens were not as slick as we’re accustomed to but, as always, the track was in great shape.
A-Flight
1st Geoff Parker (13) 35pts
2nd Tony Robbins (17) 34pts
3rd Mark Stanley (8) 32pts
B-Flight
1st Jimmy Carr (19) 38pts
2nd Frank Quinlan (28) 30pts
3rd Peter Allen (31) 30pts
Near Pins: Tony Robbins, Peter Allen, Tony Berry, Les Humphrey
Friday, May 8, Pattavia — Stableford
With storm clouds rumbling all around us we did the sensible thing and headed directly for the Tee box. As my good friend Plucky Purcell would say, “I didn’t fly 10,000 miles to get to golf paradise to sit around in the club house”.
It wasn’t long before we were made aware of the folly of our decision however as the Marshall appeared and highly recommended that we take cover and let it pass. As we were waiting, appropriately enough, a caddie sliced up a pineapple. After a brief delay, we were able to complete the round without the threat of being hit by lightening. The average score was just 32, but fun was had by all.
1st Ian Milne (14) 37pts
2nd Peter Allen (31) 37pts
3rd Jimmy Carr (19) 35pts
Near Pins: Mogens Jensen (2), Steve Durey, Colin Jones
Note: The Bunker Boys are a PSC affiliated golf society, who now play out of The Ranch bar on Pattaya 3rd Road (in front of the fire station, and almost opposite the Buffalo Bar). We play on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, so if you enjoy a fun day out, and a friendly but competitive golf competition why not come and join us.
We meet at The Ranch at 9 a.m. for breakfast and transportation, and new players are always welcome. Contact “Buff” on 086 046 5091 or 080 605 5663 for all enquiries or check website: www. bunkersociety.com.
