BURAPHA
Monday 7th April 2008

Alongside the pros on C & D, who were practising for their upcoming tournament, the Outbackers teed off on the American Wood & British Links course however not from the tips like their peers, not even the blues but from the white tees for a change. They were not deterred from their favourite Monday course In spite of the holiday premium. The first visit since the one person one cart rule was unfortunately a little slow due to sheer volume of players and late arrivals for tee times left two five balls at the back. Having teed off as five balls they then had to split into 2 threes and a four ball as fives are not allowed on holidays and at weekends.

Nonetheless, there was some excellent golf not only from Bruce Milner winning "A" division by a clear 4 points but also from Murray Hart who took "B" by three. Joe Spinley pipped four players tied on 37pts in Div "C", to take the honours with a fine 38 pts.

A total of 36 golfers played today divided into 3 divisions

The results as follows:-

Div A (0 - 13)

Div B (14 - 18)

Div C (19 +)

12 Players

h'cap

score

11 players

h'cap

score

13 Players

h'cap

score

1st

Milner, Bruce

13

40

1st

Hart, Murray

17

39

1st

Spinley, Joe

22

38

2nd

Scott, Desmond

9

36

2nd

McIntosh, Barry

16

36

2nd

McAdam, Bruce

19

37

3rd

Smithson, Keith

0

35

3rd

Pavlovic, Don

15

35

3rd

Stafford, John

20

37

4th

Regan, Pat

9

34

4th

Plant, Steve

14

31

4th

Campbell, Potts

20

37

There were 4 TWOs today from:- Murray Hart, Pottsy, Joe Spinley & Pat Regan.

PHOENIX
Tuesday 8th April

This was an extra day this week for two reasons, 1/. since there are a number of national holidays this time of the year and not everybody wants to pay the premium rate, and 2/. to take advantage of the sports day offered at Phoenix. Although the Outbackers teed off on time behind an all cart ferang 5 ball, the front nine (lakes) took an acceptable (for Phoenix) 2 hours fifteen minutes, regrettably the back nine (ocean) was a different story taking nearly 3 hours. This being due to the usual influx of groups being squeezed onto the course at the halfway stage, this is not acceptable course management and ruined many a round.

The story of the day was the second of Joachim's two birdies. After a splendid tee shot down the centre of the fairway on the 11th, he hit a 7 iron straight at the flag. He watched in amazement thinking it was going to go close, only to see in an explosion of feathers, the ball drop like a stone after taking out a birdie in mid flight. Welcome back to Bob Martin, who took "A" Div. with 34 pts and well played to Mark Kembrey, thanks for the cheese, taking "B" Div also with 34.

The "Pruddens", now back in Western Australia after a month in Thailand, were welcomed home to a freezer full of rotten meat after the pool pump tripped off the electrics, played their last game here. Brian took the minor place honours on countback but Marlene won the money with a TWO. See you in October!

	A total of 21 golfers played today divided into 2 divisions
	The results as follows:-
	Div A (0 – 16)					Div B (17+)
	10 Players	h'cap	score			11 Players	h'cap	score
1st	Martin, Bob	16	34		1st	Kembrey, Mark	20	34
2nd	Segrave, Bernie	9	33		2nd	Cogan, John	20	33
3rd	Spencer, Jack	6	32		3rd	Prudden, Brian	19	31
4th	Jacks, Brian	10	30		4th	Prudden, Marlene	23	31
There were 2 TWOs today from:- Marlene Prudden & Bob Martin

 

MOUNTAIN SHADOW
Wednesday 9th April

The first visit to the beautiful but difficult course for a long time, but with the main highway hold-ups nearly over, it will not be so long before the Outbackers return. 34 points was the best of the day, ground out by Outbacker newbie, Dave Ball; and regular Des Scott played well for a very steady 33 pts off a 9 handicap. Tommy & Joe ( no surnames supplied) joined us from Finland, both playing off five returning 31 & 30 pts respectively.

A total of 17 golfers played today playing in 1 division
The results as follows:-

		h'cap	score
1st	Dave Ball	19	34pts
2nd	Des Scott	9	33pts
3rd	Tommy	5	31pts
4th	Joe	5	30pts
5th	Don Pavlovic	15	30pts
There were no TWOs.

EASTERN STAR
Friday 11th April

Another incredibly hot day in an incredibly hot week and I wonder if the heat was a major contributory to the below average scoring. We teed off about fifteen minutes early and the course was in great nick and the pace of play was good. Norm Martin produced the round of the day with a handicap equalling 36 points, three better than the other Bruce. Phil Barnsley, aka Badger, took "A" division with 32 from Outbacker stalwarts Neil & Dennis and the other Bruce in fourth.

	A total of 21 golfers played today divided into 2 divisions
	The results as follows:-
	Div A (0 – 17)					Div B (18+)
	10 Players	h'cap	score			11 Players	h'cap	score
1st	Barnsley, Phil	12	32		1st	Martin, Norm	26	36
2nd	Hughes, Neil	15	31		2nd	McAdam, Bruce	20	33
3rd	Persson, Dennis	16	30		3rd	Kembrey, Mark	20	33
4th	Milner, Bruce	13	30		4th	Cannon, Nigel	24	31
There were no TWOs.

The Outback Golf Bar is situated about 6km from Sukhumvit Road along Soi Siam Country. All are welcome to come and join us for a beer and a hit. Just call in and put your name down on the list or give Bob a call on 087 941 2474.

Now we have our own minibus and have started regular Pattaya pickups on our golf days.

Please watch out for our new TUESDAY (Sport Day 950 Baht incl Caddie) early bird slot at PHOENIX, approx 8am tee off for the next six weeks. Limited to 20 players only, known as the TOOs ( Twenty Outbackers Only). Everybody welcome but please get your name down early, this list will be cut off at 20.

More information and the full results can be found on our website www.outbackgolfbar.com. Our Bus Trip this month is to Royal Lakeside on Weds. 30th April. & don’t forget the complimentary food back at the bar afterwards.

That’s all for now. If you have any thoughts, scandalous stories or suggestions, why not drop me a line at joey@outbackgolfbar.com