Travellers Rest Golf Group
Monday, Feb.12, Silky Oak – Stableford
1st Jack Watkins (13) 42pts
2nd Nick Thomas (12) 38pts
3rd Neil Wilkinson (13) 37pts
On Monday the TRGG travelled to Rayong to play Silky Oak. Recent history has proved that Neil Wilkinson has found this golf course to his liking and today was no exception as he scored 37 points which was good enough for third. This score was bettered by an excellent round from Nick Thomas but Jack Watkins surpassed even that and scored 42 points to lead the field home.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, Phoenix Gold – Stableford
1st Derek Thorogood (16) 44pts
2nd Mike Rushant (11) 41pts
3rd Jason Fitzgibbon (23) 39pts
Phoenix Gold welcomed the society on Tuesday with yet another five and a half hour round of golf. Despite the longevity of the occasion, several decent scores were recorded.
Jason Fitzgibbon scored 39 points to secure the third while Mike Rushant’s splendid score of 41 points was enough to take the second prize. However, the round of the day came from the boss Derek Thorogood with a great score of 44 points.
Wednesday, Feb. 14, The Emerald – Stableford
Division 1
1st Alan Thomas (6) 39pts
2nd Steve Carleton (8) 37pts
3rd Martin Cooper (4) 37pts
Division 2
1st Mr Gorilla (21) 37pts
2nd Richard Talbot (20) 33pts
3rd Y. Takita (19) 31pts
On Wednesday the Emerald course welcomed the golfers with uneven fairways and spectacular views awaiting the players.
The conditions were ideal for the scribe who scratched together 33 points and took second spot in division 2. The round of the day came from Mr Gorilla, I kid you not, and with the deftest of touches 41 points were scored by the player who comfortably led the rest of the field.
In division 1 the low handicappers dealt far more successfully with the difficult conditions. The second spot was a close contest with three players scoring 37 points; Jim Getty just missed the podium but played with such comfort that he was playing the ball off the tees and fairways right handed, and then putting left handed.
Just beating Jim into third was the shy and retiring Martin Cooper with a splendid round of 3 under par but claiming the second spot as a result of a super back 9, was Steve Carleton.
However, nothing seems to rile Alan Thomas and his 39-pointer was good enough to record a fine victory
Thursday, Feb. 15, Green Valley – Stableford
1st Arnold Jones (17) 37pts
2nd Alan Thomas (5) 34pts
3rd Seil Peter (6) 33pts
A beautiful day on the Eastern Seaboard acted as the perfect back drop for another scintillating round of competition golf.
Seil Peter’s stronger back 9 was just good enough to see off the ex-owner Fergus Brennan, as his 33 points were good enough to take the third, and Alan Thomas also struck the ball well to finish in second position. On this day however no golfer could compete with Arnold Jones as he shot 37 points to claim the top prize.
Friday, Feb. 16, Burapha – Stableford
1st Kim Scadden (16) 42pts
2nd Arnold Jones (16) 38pts
3rd Richard Talbot (20) 38pts
Friday found the TRGG at Burapha A and B courses and with 18 of the 20 players shooting over 30 points, a score over 40 was required to win the day.
With open fairways and flat greens to the scribe’s liking, his 38 points were good enough for the bronze but he was edged out of silver by Arnold Jones on count-back. There could be no arguing about the day’s winner as Kin Scadden shot a fine round of 42 points.
Saturday, Feb. 17, Pattavia – Stableford
1st Bill Shepley (5) 37pts
2nd Fergus Brenner (14) 36pts
3rd Masa Takano (7) 34pts
On Saturday the TRGG visited Pattavia and as usual the course was in splendid condition but with some treacherous greens.
Masa Takano shot a splendid 34 points to take the third spot and it was a welcome return to the podium for Fergus Brenner as his 36 was good enough for second. The top prize of the day was claimed by Billy Shepley who scored a fine 37 points. The Canadian, who has recently been on a diplomacy course, displayed a great touch to shoot a fine 4-over par round.
