Yes, it's that rogue from the auld country coming up trumps again. Very soon he will be going back to Ireland again where no doubt he will not be able to play as often (and in such pleasant weather) and he will become mortal like the rest of us again.

 

A blistering 39 points gave him the first prize (You will forgive me for not inserting a photo this time. We are fed up of seeing his big grin every week?).

 

In second place was the ever consistent GARY BLACKBURNE with 34 points and in joint third was BOB NEYLON, KEN AKESTER and MIKE GERRARD all with 32 points. BOB NEYLON having the better back nine.

 

Technical prizes went to ROGER ISON (2) KEN AKESTER and MIKE GERRARD, with anyone else who attended receiving a lucky draw prize as well as their first drink free.

 

 

There are still a few tee times open and the format is a two ball scramble of any combination of man and woman alike. (Plus anyone who is not too sure which side of the fence they are on yet. We can toss a coin to decide which tee they play from?).

 

The entrance fee for the competition is 600 baht which will go towards the aim of 50,000 baht for new drinking water facilities at the BAAN JING JAI orphanage in Pattaya. Any guest or non Phoenix member playing on the day can enjoy a special green fee rate of 800 baht plus 250 baht caddy fee and carts are priced at 700 for 18 holes and 350 for nine holes and two players can share is so desired.

 

Official handicaps are required to qualify for the main prizes, but anyone without a handicap can play for many technical prizes and be eligible for the lucky draw, at the presentation (including free buffet) after the game. First tee times are at 10.24am.

 

 

 

 

Swing straight.

 

Mike Gerrard.