Bunker Boys At the Bowling Green
- January 29th, 2012
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by Geoff Parker
Treasure Hill G.C. Stableford
A field of 16 golfers set off to Treasure Hill to blow away the cobwebs following the New Year celebrations. The course has undergone extensive renovations over the past few months, most of which are now completed, and only one temporary tee was still in operation.
There was a stiff breeze blowing as we teed off, which only added to the difficulty of what is always one of the harder courses we play. No one managed to better their handicap on the day, and most agreed that once again the course came out the winner.
The best performance of the day came from newcomer Stephen Roche who showed the old hands how to do it. William Macey scored a creditable 21 points on the back nine (but what happened on the front nine, William?) to take third place on a count- back from the unlucky Reg Smart.
Results:
A Flight
1st Stephen Roche (hcp 12) 35 points
2nd Mike Grasser (hcp 10) 34 points
3rd William Macey (hcp 17) 31 points
Near-pin winners: Daryl White, Mike Grasser and Colin Greig (2)
Emerald G.C. Stableford
24 golfers today for the visit to the ever popular Bang Chang course, which is excellent value for money following the recent introduction of the group discount. The course was in fine condition and relatively quiet for the time of year, the first group finishing their round comfortably in 4 hours. There were no outstanding scores on the day with both flights being won on 36 points. Ex-Bunker champion, John Hughes had the best score of the day on his first game since returning to Pattaya–we wonder if he’ll be still on form for next month’s championship to try and regain his crown from defending champion Tony Berry.
Results:
A. Flight
1st John Hughes (hcp 16) 36 points
2nd Rab McDonald (hcp 12) 34 ponts
3rd Ken Ellmore (hcp 16) 34 points
B. Flight
1st Mike Corner (hcp 20) 35 points
2nd Tom Jones (hcp 25) 34 points
3rd Neil Griffin (hcp 28) 33 points
Near-pin winners: Geoff Hart, Paul Smith, Tom Jones and Ken Ellmore
Bangphra G.C. Stableford
The largest field of the week turned out to play at Bangphra, and the first group headed off 20 minutes earlier than our allotted tee-time. The course was in excellent condition, but just beginning to show signs of drying up in places. Mashi and William shared the best score of the day on 38 points to win the A and B flights respectively. A monitor lizard made an appearance on the 12th hole, but the star attraction of the day was William scoring 21 points on the front nine (with 2 “blobs”), and sinking two outrageously long putts on the treacherous greens. Mashi continued his run of good form (winning 4 of his last 5 games) to take the honours in the A flight.
Results:
A Flight
1st Mashi Kaneta (hcp 12) 38 points
2nd Paul Smith (hcp 2) 37 points
3rd Barry Murnin (hcp 12) 34 points
B Flight
1st William Macey (hcp 17) 38 points
2nd Mike Corner (hcp 20) 31 points 3rd Jack Robertson (hcp 27) 31 points
Near pin winners: Neal Bramley, William Macey, Reg Smart and Geoff Parker
Following the recent demise of the Bunker Bar, the Bunker Boys now play out of the Bowling Green on Soi X-Zyte between Pattaya 3rd Road and Soi Buakhaow. We play three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, so if you enjoy a fun day out, and a friendly but competitive golf competition, come join us. We meet at the Bowling Green at 9 a.m. for breakfast and transportation. New players with valid handicaps are always welcome. For more information call Dave on 087 1469978, or email dave.evelyn18@yahoo.co.uk.
