PATTAYA, Thailand – Operation “Dragon Hills” kicked off at dawn, Monday, 14 July with 13 intrepid golfers boarding the MyBar convoy at 7 a.m. Spirits were high, socks were dry, and Dragon Hills looked stunning enough to star in a travel ad.
By the turn, mother nature had other plans: Flight 1 braved torrential rain on the back nine, while Flights 2 and 3 sensibly retreated. Despite the weather’s plot twist, our soaked survivors finished heroically.
Winner: Peter Chai Tsai (28) – 37 points (after weeks of near misses, finally on top) Runner-up: Sam Jeffery (14) – 34 points. Spoon: Theo Schroeder (may it stay ornamental. Near pins: Sam, Dave Smith & Theo
Day two led us to Blue Sapphire Canyon, on Tuesday, 15 July, beautifully cruel in design and humbling to many. Only two warriors truly conquered it; the rest found hidden corners of the rough best left unexplored.
Lee Parren’s calm game saw him rise above, while Neale Savery held steady for second. Mark Bromwich accepted the spoon with admirable dignity.
Winner: Lee Parren (16) – 39 points. Runner-up: Neale Savery (25) – 37 points
Spoon: Mark Bromwich. Near pins: Sam, Dave, Neale & Lee
A sunlit finale at the stunning Grand Prix Golf Club on Wednesday, 16 July —though not without drama: a rogue alarm clock almost cost us a player. The course, as picturesque as it was punishing, demanded precision.
Sam Jeffery finally took top spot with a composed 40 points, chased by Allan Cassin, who blended fine scoring with a few muttered complaints. Willem Lasonder, ever the good sport, collected the spoon.
Winner: Sam Jeffery (14) – 40 points. Runner-up: Allan Cassin (13) – 38 points. Spoon: Willem Lasonder. Near pins: John Pegrum, Lee, Allan & Sam
Kanchanaburi Cup Champion (Tue & Wed combined): Champion: Lee Parren – 75 points. Runner-up: Sam Jeffery – 73 points. Everyone else: Champions of laughter, logistics, and wet socks.
It was wet, it was wild, and sometimes chaotic—but above all, it was classic Mabprachan Golf Society.
