PSC Golf from the Tropical Golf Group
Tuesday, Sept. 18, Greenwood – Stableford
With several of the regulars off to Hua Hin and a few others out of country, it was a small but eager group meeting at BJ Holiday Lodge for our monthly visit to Greenwood. It is an easy drive now and arriving under cloudy but dry skies all were anxious to test the challenges of the “A” & “C” nines once again. Word is that the “B” nine will reopen in November.
With the reduced number of players, all within a few strokes on Handicap Index it was decided to just play off HI this day instead of CH as the group usually does. So off C-1 we went playing “Ball in Hand” as even with carts allowed on the fairways, Greenwood always seems to be quite damp and generally mud on the ball, as it turned out, a wise decision.
With few players on the course, the pace of play was good and all were finished within 4 hours. Scorecards collected and tabulated, into the cars and head back to Pattaya and the friendly confines of BJ Holiday Lodge for a thirst quencher and a snack or late lunch before learning the results of the day.
In 3rd place we had Dick Warberg (21) edging out Derek Brook and Graham Buckingham all on 29 points. Alone in second place was Daryl Evans (22) garnering 31 points and the top step of the podium belonged to Don Carmody (26) carding 34 points.
Friday, Sept. 21, Pattana A & C – Stableford
What’s there left to say about Pattana? A first class operation all around. With the green fee vouchers from PSC and then the free drink coupon from the course on check-in, let’s get there and get out on the lush fairways.
Assigned to play “C” then “A” this day we were off under blue skies with scattered clouds. With the course wet under foot and possible rain showers in the forecast it was lift, clean and place through the green, as seems to be the norm of late. The course was in great condition, excellent grass under the ball in the fairways and greens running at a reasonable pace and true. With the course not crowded our groups played at a pace that suited them and, round over, all enjoyed the complimentary drink in the restaurant overlooking the course while the scorecards were sorted. With the small numbers it was direct to the presentation at the course this day.
As has now seemingly become the routine at Pattana, and for the second time this week on top of that, the top step of the podium was claimed by Don Carmody (c/h 28) with 36 points. Coming here once a month, this is Don’s third win in a row at this long and challenging course! Will have to see if he can continue his streak as the venue is already on the schedule for next month. Joining Don on the podium were Bob Britton (13), 35 points and Graham Buckingham (23), 33 points.
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