Khao Kheow This was planned to be a fairly normal Monthly Tournament, with the first two Men's Flights playing 'Medal' and the remainder playing Stableford. In the long run it was close to torture as only one person on the day broke his handicap. This cannot be put down to the condition of the Course as it was in excellent condition, however only one from 117 players to beat the Course means Khao Keow 116, P.S.C. 1. In other words a real clobbering.
This was not totally unexpected as this is a Course that you have to hit good shots on to get a result. One bad shot and it can destroy your round. The number of 8 and above, on a hole,from what are good players, during their rounds was most instructive. If players had not had this single big score many more would have played closer to their handicap. The scribe is no different to the rest, scoring an 8 from pin high in two. This is an unforgiving Course, but it is nice to know I am not alone.
Back to the start, and why not, where the inscrutable Tim was sat signing all in. Then a quick change and onto the first tee, for some C1, and for some BI. You will have now realised we were to play the B & C Nines, just realise how bad the scores may have been if we had played the A Nine. That Nine is really tough.
We actually got around pretty quick, and as said the Course was in fine condition. This has to be one of the top Courses around. It is indeed a fine tough Course. Mind like most mortals if I want someone to beat me up I could find a gentler place.
Round and shower over we met in the Banquet room where all were looked after extremely well by the staff. With the results in the Golf Chairman said his normal thanks and handed over to Derek, the 'Volunteer' Emcee for the day, to do the presentation.
In the A Flight the winner was Clive Robinson with a net 74 ahead of Mashi Kenata with a net 76 and a contback on net 77 saw Clive Bruce in third with Ian Bell in fourth .
You will realise from the fine scores in the A Flight that the scores were not outstanding, and the B Flight shadowed the scores, with Brian Orr winning with a net 74 ahead of Ian Edwards with a net 75 and a countback on net 77 saw Thomas Gingerich in third and Michael Seely in fourth.
The C Flight were very similar, with Phil McGough winning with 35 points ahead of Bruce Tollit in second with 34 points, Norman Best was in third with 33 points on countback over Steffan Lyrestam in fourth.
Now the D Flight was a bit different with the winner Brian Rough winning by a street with the only good score of the day 39 points. Back in the dust were Leif Linner in second with 32 points, Glen Riding in third with 31 points and Nils Svensson in fourth with 30 points.
We only had one Ladies prize, and the winner was May Morel with 30 points.
We then had the reason most of us were there, the Raffle, then home to a cup of Cocoa, and an early bed. If you believe that you will believe anything. T.T.F.N.
Long Drive Kris Kritsanan Gordon Everingham Mam Morel
Near Pin Steffan Lyrestam Danny Dyke Orowan Sodpk Bob Rasmusson
Brian Ellis David Foulk Nils Svennson Ian Edwards Bill Cameron