Bangpra
1st Paul Davies (36) – 29 points
2nd Dave Smith (15) – 29 points
Thursday 19th June 2025
Treasure Hill
1st Mark Bromwich (36) – 30 points
Monkey Business at Bangpra
Tuesday took us to the scenic jungles of Bangpra—aka Monkey Kingdom Golf Club—where our usual low-season fiveball bravely assembled. Getting two full flights these days is harder than finding a monkey that won’t steal your banana.
It had been a while since we tangled with Bangpra, and Mother Nature welcomed us with sunny skies and a cheeky breeze—probably stirred up by the monkeys. The course was in top condition, looking so good it could’ve been on a golf magazine cover. Of course, the real stars were the furry locals swinging around like they owned the place. Honestly, we were just grateful they didn’t start marking our balls or demanding caddies’ tips.
Despite the near-perfect conditions, scoring was a different story. Nobody cracked the elusive 30 Stable ford point mark. Maybe we were all too distracted by the wildlife. In the end, Paul Davies and Dave Smith tied at 29 points, but Paul took the win on countback—probably because he growled louder at the monkeys.
As is becoming tradition: no near pins and, once again, the spoon goes unclaimed. It might be time to put out a missing person’s report for it.
Mark’s Majestic Return
Thursday saw us at Treasure Hill, and the treasure this time was the triumphant return of Mark “Back-from-Britain” Bromwich. He looked tanned, rested, and possibly smuggling an extra 5 yards per swing from Heathrow.
We only had three players—barely enough to start a conga line—but what we lacked in numbers, we made up for in sunny spirits and gentle breezes. The course was in good shape, and the mood was even better.
Mark clearly hadn’t spent his UK trip eating pies and watching cricket. He came out swinging and was the only player all week to hit the magical 30 Stable ford points. Allan Cassin gave chase and finished second with a very respectable 28—but Mark was too busy riding a cloud of jet-lagged confidence.
Still no near pins and still no spoon. We’re beginning to wonder if the spoon has joined a witness protection program.
