BURAPHA

Monday 31st March 

45 Outbackers supported the regular day at their ‘home’ course, divided into three divisions. The top two played medal and the higher handicappers were given an easier time playing the regular stableford. Today was millionaire golf, teeing off slightly early with nobody in front and no pressure from the groups behind, the first group sped round in three and a half hours, playing medal! Just goes to show, golf shouldn’t be slow. The localised storms threatened but did not materialise on the course but with the exception of Des Scott with a fine 69 and Brian Prudden with 39pts, nobody bettered their handicap.

Today was also the last day of the ladder as the two main contenders Neil Hughes and Dennis Persson battled together in the same fourball for the March title. Neil was going pretty strongly on the front and looked like he would nick back the honour from leader Dennis, but his challenge faltered as the pressure of the back nine got to him, leaving Dennis the winner of the March ladder, Neil second and Capt’ Bob took third. 

There were three divisions, the results as follows:- 

Div A (0 - 13)

1st  Desmond Scott (10) 69

2nd Chris Davisson (10)  72

3rd Jack Moseley (8) 73

4th Roger Ison (10) 75 

Div B (14 - 19)

1st  Rosco Langoulant (15) 73

2nd  Neil Hughes (15) 76

3rd Barry McIntosh (16) 77

4th  Keith Hector (16) 77 

Div C (20 +)

1st Brian Prudden (20) 39pts

2nd Norm Martin (26) 35pts

3rd John Cogan (22) 34 pts

4th Tony Duthie (21) 34pts 

There were 7 TWOs today from:- Gary Blackburne, Barry McIntosh, Carl Luke, Peter Gibson, Roger Ison & Chris Davisson had 2. 
 

KHAO KHEOW

Wednesday 2nd April 

When is a hole in one not a hole in one? When you’re three off the tee! On the infamous island green 8th on ‘B’ course, Danny Dyke stuffed his tee shot into the water. Thinking that a four for two or a five for one would be ok, promptly steps up and holes his next tee shot. After marking three for three, there’s no remarks column, he couldn’t hide his excitement mixed with disappointment as it didn’t count as a hole in one, and everybody knows it will be a long time before one comes along. Good shot though Danny!

For most of the rest of the Outbackers, Khao Kheow proved to be the usual tough course but Bruce Milner & Marlene Prudden the winners of their respective divisions both played good golf to score 37 points each. Marlene was also the second success of the week for the “Pruddens” after Brian’s success on Monday.

After a shaky start on the back nine (‘C’ course), going in the water on the Par 5 1st hole for a double bogey, and bogeying the 2nd . Dave Arrowsmith then birdied the 4th but put his drive OB on the 6th, to end up with a fine gross 76 after holing some great putts throughout. Well played Dave! 

There were two divisions, the results as follows:- 

Div A (0 – 16)

1st Bruce Milner (14) 37pts

2nd Dave Arrowsmith (4) 36pts

3rd Barry McIntosh (16) 36pts

4th Sugar Ray Hanford (16) 34pts 

Div B (17+)

1st Marlene Prudden (21) 37pts

2nd John Spiller (24) 34pts

3rd John Kittlesen (23) 33pts

4th  Peter Marsh (22) 32pts 

There were 3 TWOs today from:- Bob Philp, Rick Evans & Frank Frawley 
 
 
 

PLUTALUANG 

Friday 4th April 

Again lucky with the weather here today, as storms rumbled all around the Outbackers remain undaunted as they tackled the difficult North and West nines. It seemed that Norm Martin & Dave Evans played a different course as they finished well clear of the rest with a fine 37 and 36 points respectively. Most players had difficulty getting the ball to the hole said Capt’ Bob on the slow grainy greens. 

Only one division here today, the results as follows:- 

1st Norm Martin (26) 37pts

2nd Dave Evans (15) 36pts

3rd John Kittlesen(23) 32pts

4th Dave Headington (17) 32pts

5th  Sugar Ray Handford (16) 29pts 

There were no TWOs. 

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. & don’t forget the complimentary food back at the bar afterwards.