Laem Chabang ( Stableford) We have not played this Course for a long time, but it was about time we went and had a look at how it was looking of late. The last time we played it, and it has to be said it was last year, we were most disappointed with the condition. So how would it stand up this time?
Arriving we soon booked in, and the transition from the entrance to the first Tee was quite painless, it really is a fine and painless system. The test for the day was to be C & A, in that order, and as most who play this Course know, C can be really tough, plenty of water on this nine.
This really is a fine looking layout, and as you stand on the Tee you know you are in for a treat, with great sweeping fairways, bunkers placed in awkward places, great water hazard and tricky fast greens, this is always a pleasure to play, and as always all elements of the Course were in fine condition. It was however windy and this made the day a bit tricky, especially on A1, all know how difficult this hole can be, and it was.
Round over it is a pleasure to sit in the fine Restaurant and look out over the magnificent view. Worth the extra cost such elegance tends to cost. Then back to Bert's as was this not only the days Competition but the 'Alan Bolton Golfer of The Month'.
Back at Bert's the 'Boys', yes I really have to be joking, gathered to hear the results. The winner of the day was Walter Bachli with 36 points, a good score on a difficult day. Second was Daryl Evans with 35 points and in third place was Bernie Seagrave with 33 points.
So to 'The Alan Bolton Golfer of the Month' and with his win on the day the winner was Walter Bachli. Well done Walter.
Near Pin Dick Warberg Bill Knight Joel Flor (2)
Long Put Bill Knight Ron Gale