Following 4 late withdrawals and with other members away in Chiang Mai, 20 players teed off under clear skies at Tropicana Golf & Country Club. After a late switch we played East 1 and West, play commencing on schedule with a two- tee box start at 1-00pm, with EL PRES getting proceedings under way on West.
The course was in excellent condition with the greens running very fast.
The earlier clear skies did not last and by 4 o’clock the distant rumbles of thunder could be heard. It seemed that we may have a reprieve as the rain held off, however our game was cut short just after 5 o’clock when the rain started and with lightning close by the siren sounded. Tropicana has a policy that if play is suspended and it is still raining at 6 o’clock then the course will stay closed. With no break in the rain and the satellite plot showing no movement in the red zone, play was brought to a close at 5-45 pm.
Paul Geddes took some time during the rain break while sheltering in a tunnel to do a wonderful Austin Powers impression of trying to turn his buggy …… see the video here:
We adjourned to the nearby Pantai Seafood Restoran with all players arriving quite quickly. With the committee fully occupied in checking the scorecards, the food was ordered by Paul Geddes who selected well.
EL PRES welcomed our 4 guests, Raymond Choo, guest of Pietro, Andy MacDonald, guest of Paul Geddes, Roland Steiner, guest of Enzo and Bernd Kaiser, guest of Helmut Dicknoether. We look forward to seeing you all again at future events.
Results
The abandoned play required additional checking of score cards. The result was determined by the score of the 13 common holes played by all players (holes 1 to 7 East 1 and Holes 1 to 6 on West). Two players both scored 30 points on these holes : Enzo Filoni was declared the winner (cut 5) beating Robert Frager (cut 2) on count back. Helmut Dicknoether came in third place with 29 points (cut 1).
Full results below.
- NTP winner #8 : Kaswira (12 m 87cm)
- NTP winner #17 : Paul Geddes (4m 81 cm)
- Longest drive #7 : Richard Rodwell 215 m.
- Last birdie : Ricardo Castro (West 5)
Fines
Several players were fined for completing the longest drive score sheet on the par 3 hole #3 believing it was an NTP hole. It was deemed that their longest drive distances were all short of the Ladies Tee Box.
Several other players were fined for taking 4 or more putts on some of the greens.
Bernd was awarded a pink ball for a 5 putt on the first green.
Stuart Taylor was also fined for picking up on index 1 when he had a 4 inch putt for a 7 as he was not used to have 2 strokes on holes. Remember next time, you will have 4 holes with double shots.
Moneybags had a fruitful day and collected 9 ladies tee box jugs.
COTD
We had 3 nominations this month for COTD.
- Rafael for recording zero points on the first nine and also for excessive preening in the showers after the game
- Richard for admiring Rafael whilst he was preening
- Pietro for not paying his caddy
Rafael was voted as COTD.
Thanks
To everyone for your support and a special thank you to Stuart Taylor for providing some of the photographs for the report.
Next Game
The next game will be on Wednesday 17th October at Templer Park, followed by dinner at Chalet Suisse Restoran.
November Away
The November Away will be to Bangkok 19th to 24th; there are still 2 places available. Anyone wishing to join, contact EL PRES. The balance of the money for the tour is due by 21st October 18. Any non-tourists who would like a shirt, orders need to be placed by 21st September 18
Sponsors
Our sponsors are a main reason that we can play at good golf courses and award members with trophies, attractive prizes as well as “KLOGS”signature golf balls. In order to show our appreciation we encourage members to support our sponsors.
Photos : Courtesy of Stuart & Ricardo
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