Burapha ( Stableford) The last time I played here it was about the longest day I can remember, outside a Monthly Tournament, so how would today pan out.
The morning at Bert's started out a little different with a few of the players not arriving, however this is not totally unexpected in Pattaya and a little reorganising soon sorted things out and we were on our way.
Quickly changed we were not upset to find we were playing the C & D Nines. Once it was always hoped we played A & B, but these days the C & D Nines have improved and are now a real test, much more difficult than the other 18 holes. So a real test and the view from the last few holes on the D Nine are second to none anywhere. Magnificent.
On this day the way ahead was clear and we got around in well under 4 hours, in fact the whole group zipped around. The only complaint I have is that the caddies do not rake the bunkers and a ball in the bunker means anything, and is usually in a foot print. Still all got around well and what a smashing day.
The Restaurant is also very good here, and as we collect the cards in the Restaurant after a round, most had a cold one there and some food.
Back at Bert's nice and early, we had time to breath before the presentation was done. This was good as I had met a situation I had not seen in all the years I have been doing countbacks. Two cards that matched in every test I put them to. So we had joint seconds.
The result was that Carole Kubicki won with 39 points ahead of Tom Herrington and Mashi Kenata in joint second both with 38 points. In fourth was Henry Cignac with 37 points on countback over Steve Hamstad in fourth. Interesting day, and with thanks to Bert and Pu for looking after us, we made good use of the extra time by reducing the number of beers in the bar. T.T.F.N.
Near Pin Jerry Kurtz Kevin Dunne Mashi Kenata Derek Brook
Long Put Mashi Kenata John Jacinto     

Winner with 'The Seconds'