BURAPHA

Monday 24th March

Aren’t computers wonderful things?...until they go wrong, ask British Airways. Having computerised the scoring everything went well on the day, sorting out the winners and countbacks for four divisions. The only problem now is the computer has crashed and I apologise if any of the countbacks are reported back to front and I can’t tell you who had any TWOs, but congratulations of you did!

58 Outbackers took to the blue tees of the C & D courses and produced another day of brilliant scoring. Roger Ison topped the day with a superb 39pts and welcome back to Travis who came in just one behind on 38. It was goodbye to Scott Dobbins & Richard Line, who are returning to the UK this week, both of whom have played consistently well during their three month stay in Thailand. A special welcome also to Dave McFeely, his first time with the Outbackers, and won Division B with an excellent 37 points.

Neil Hughes, our current ladder leader also scored well as did Dennis Persson who is chasing him for the March title. 

There were four divisions, the results as follows:-

Overall

1st Roger Ison (10) 39pts

2nd Travis Mitchell (19) 38pts

3rd Anton Rowbottom(14) 37pts 

Div A (0 - 10)

1st  Scott Dobbins (0) 35pts

2nd Mark Joshua (7) 32pts

3rd Richard Line (8) 32pts

4th Frank Frawley (8) 31pts 

Div B (11 - 17)

1st  Dave McFeely (17) 37pts

2nd  Steve Mann (13) 37pts

3rd Neil Hughes (15) 36pts

4th  David Evans (15) 34pts 

Div C (18 +)

1st Geoff Doody (22) 37pts

2nd Dennis Persson (18) 35pts

3rd Brian Maddox (18) 35 pts

4th John Cogan (22) 24pts 

There were 6 TWOs today from:- Bob Philp, Don Frances, George Gardner, Richard Line, Bodie Brown & Steve Plant. 
 

BAN PRAKONG – BUS TRIP

Wednesday 26th March 

Just about an hour away from the Outback Golf Bar is this fabulously presented resort style golf course. The bus was full, and the Outbackers were expectant of a good round of golf. Many of them were not disappointed, not least Capt’ Bob who fired a gross 74. Stephen Mann won the day on countback from Bob both with 41pts and Bob Wighton (perhaps better known as Bob 2) surprised the field with a fine 37pts after a couple of months away from the game.

Young Rod (the pumpkin) Woodriffe also did well as he squeezed only his second game in during his brief visit to Thailand. He’s back to work now, see you in about 10 weeks mate! Well actually he had such a good last night, he missed his flight, it only cost him 38K for another ticket… expensive night out!

Division B had to be separated on countback for first and second as the two main March ladder contenders continued to play well. However, third and fourth between Keith Hector & Alan Duckett, could not be decided by countback after back 9, back 6, back 3 and last hole, so it was declared a tie. If anyone knows what you do after that perhaps you’ll let me know. Have a play off??

After a good journey back, the Outbackers were treated to roast pork, roast potatoes, roast pumpkin, stuffing, vegetables and gravy all courtesy of The Outback Golf Bar. Complimentary food will become a regular feature of the monthly bus trip. This month Royal Lakeside. 

There were four divisions, the results as follows:-

Overall

1st Stephen Mann (13) 41pts

2nd Capt’ Bob (7)    41pts

3rd Chris Walsh (25) 38pts 

Div A (0 – 14)

1st Bob Wighton (9) 37pts

2nd Dave Arrowsmith (4) 34pts

3rd Rod Woodriffe (12) 33pts

4th Frank Frawley (8) 33pts 

Div B (15 - 18)

1st Dennis Persson (18) 37pts

2nd Neil Hughes (15) 37pts

=3rd Keith Hector (16) 34pts

=3rd Alan Duckett (18) 34pts 

Div C (19+)

1st Orowon Sodok (28) 37pts

2nd Paul Quodomine (25) 37pts

3rd Geoff Moodie (24) 36pts

4th Margaret Wilkinson (24) 34pts 
 
 
 

PATTAYA COUNTRY CLUB 

Friday 28th March 

The recent localised rain has improved this track considerably although the greens were slower than usual and the course remains scruffy round the edges. However, it’s still a good test of golf and one has still to get the ball in the hole. The other lovely thing about this course, it’s only a short journey home which is especially welcome on a Friday. Frank Frawley came good today with 39pts after a succession of minor place finishes and that man Dennis kept up his challenge for the top spot on the March ladder collecting another 2 ladder points to overtake Neil Hughes. It will be all to play for on Monday, a medal round at Burapha of course. 
 

There were two divisions today, the results as follows:-

Div A (0 – 13)

1st Frank Frawley (8) 39pts

2nd Capt’ Bob (6)  35pts

3rd Bill Cook (11)  34pts

4th Dave Boran (13) 33pts 

Div B (14 +)

1st Dennis Persson (18) 37pts

2nd David Evans (15) 36pts

3rd John Kittleson (23) 34pts

4th Russell White (18) 31pts 

There were 3 TWOs from Bill Cook, Capt’ Bob & David Evans. 

That’s all for now. If you have any thoughts, scandalous stories or suggestions, why not drop me a line at joey@outbackgolfbar.com 

The Outback Golf Bar is situated about 6km from Sukhumvit Road along Soi Siam Country. All are welcome to come and join us for a beer and a hit. Just call in and put your name down on the list or give Bob a call on 087 941 2474. Now we have our own minibus and have started regular Pattaya pickups on our golf days. More information can be found on our website www.outbackgolfbar.com. Our Bus Trip this month is to Royal Lakeside on Weds. 30th April.