‘Nipper’ sets PB at Phoenix

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PSC Golf from The Billabong Golf Bar

Monday, May 30, Phoenix Gold – Stableford

After a nice breakfast at the Billabong we set off for Phoenix, and with it being a cloudy day it wasn’t too hot and was just right for golf. Only a small field today with 4 groups playing. The course was in great condition as usual with greens nice, fast and true. We were away to a slightly early start and had the course to ourselves.

From left, Jeff North, Lorenzo Ferrari and Kim ‘Nipper’ Truscott.
From left, Jeff North, Lorenzo Ferrari and Kim ‘Nipper’ Truscott.

George Barrie was the captain today and made a good fist of it, getting us all away in perfect order. The scores were quite good with George getting third place on a count back with 36 points but his 22 on the back nine was more than enough to beat Freddy Starbeck. Coming in second was Gerard Lambert with 38 points, he has been knocking on the door for a win for some time and today was the day, but taking line honours was Kim Truscott, alias ‘Nipper’, with 39 points on the card, his best ever score here at the Billabong. There were two ‘2’s, both coming from Gerard Lambert.

Friday, June 3, Burapha – Stableford

Burapha on a rainy day but luckily we didn’t get wet. A small shower greeted us as we were getting ready to tee off and there was a lot of thunder around but thankfully it blew over and it turned out to be a great day for golf. There were a few cancellations due to the weather but as is usual here it can be raining in Pattaya and fine from about 2 miles out of town. What started out as six groups turned into five but that was ok. Talk about a quick round of golf – we showered and were having a drink in 3¾ hours.

The scores today were really good and we had a four-way count back for the minor placings all on 38 points, with Capt Bob and Chris Brendle missing out to Jeff North with a better back nine, while second place went to Mike Quill, also on 38 points. But the stand out winner on the day was Lorenzo Ferrari with a great 40 points.
There were two ‘2’s, coming from Chris Brendle and ‘Nipper’ Truscott.

Note: Don’t forget the up-coming charity golf day for children with special needs. It is being played at the Phoenix Golf course with a shotgun start 11.30 on Tuesday the 21st June. There will be Bloody Mary’s at the bar from 8.30 till we leave for the golf course, also dinner when we get back plus a charity auction and prizes galore. Give Bob a call on 082 204 3411 or call into the bar and put your name on the starting sheet.