We opened up with a visit to Pleasant Valley with another big bunch of fine golfers all looking to claim victory.
The course was in its usual decent condition just a shame other society’s can’t organise themselves a little better causing delays for those who book properly in advance but that’s golf in Thailand.
We played the white tees at 5830 yards and although it’s the shortest course we play there are still some tricky holes.
The competition was unbelievably tight today with only 2 shots separating the top 7 who all made the prizes.
It was the man with the million dollar smile who won golfer of the year last year and he’s off to a great start again this year
Congratulations to Chris Barker with 37pts winning a 3 way countback to secure his first victory of 2026 and a near pin.
2nd place went to another in form American Mike Franco also shooting 37pts just missing out to Chris.
3rd place was Paul Walia again with 37pts unfortunately having the worst back 9 of the 3 players but still a great round.
4th place went to the number 1 moaner Shaun Woodcock with 36pts also winning a 3 way countback.
5th place was Donal Coffey with 36pts
He had a fantastic 20pts on his front 9 but a bogey on the short par 3 cost him victory.
6th place went to the inform Shuffler Pat Lavin also with 36pts. A bad run on the last 4 holes costing him another win.
The last spot went to new comer Tom Fenton with 35pts shooting 1 over off a scratch handicap on his first time playing there was pretty impressive.
1st – Chris Barker – 37pts (15) CB
2nd – Mike Franco – 37pts (12) CB
3rd – Paul Waha – 37pts (20)
4th – Shaun Woodcock – 36pts (13) CB
5th – Donal Coffey – 36pts (9) CB
6th – Pat Lavin – 36pts (12)
7th – Tom Fenton – 35pts (0)
Near Pins 
Steve Richardson
Chris Barker
John Lowder
Frank Sullivan
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