The March game, was played on the picturesque Glenmarie Garden course. With one late drop out, 23 players including 3 guests (Niall Murray, Hakan Kulp, guest of Jimmy & Lim Chin Hong, guest of Victor) teed off ahead of schedule just before 1-00pm with the usual 2 tee box start.

The course was in great shape and had fully recovered from the trampling crowds of the recent EuroAsia Cup.

The weather was fine and the threatened afternoon downpour turned out to be only a short shower, the weather Gods definitely being in our favour. We were all round with the exception of one slow flight before 5-15pm.

We then headed off to La La Chong Seafood restaurant in Ara Damansara for the post-game dinner. Most players managed to arrive there in reasonable time with the exception of Hans Berger who had gone to the other La La Chong adjacent to Pantai Seafood. After several phone calls and directions Hans called EL PRES from the nearby TESCO supermarket. Rather than attempt further directions EL PRES went to get him, so by 7-15pm we were all present and correct.

The food was selected by El Pres accompanied by numerous jugs, plus some good wines provided by RICHARD RODWELL (our sponsor for the wine prize).

Results

The monthly medal winner for March was Edwin Ferner, with an excellent score of 90 for 46 points (cut 10 !). Runner up with 41 points Bernie Schobert 83 and third place going to Ricardo Castro with 84 for 40 points on count back from Ron Linden. Lowest gross was Geoff McLaws with a score of 79.

Full results below

The score sheets for the novelties were supposed to be collected by the last flight. The club however decided to collect these contrary to the instructions they had given to the group before the round, consequently the score sheet were left at the club. For the longest drive there seemed to be some confusion also as to where this had been measured from. EL PRES therefore gave the longest drive prize to Hans Berger for his trek around the back roads of Ara Damansara and for his persistence and not surrendering to the annoyances of using WAZE. It is worth noting that a map was sent to all players clearly showing the post-game venue. Members should always check this rather than be solely reliant on WAZE or GOOGLE maps.

For the NTP’s we relied on the honesty and memory of the members. NTP hole 2 was awarded to Niall Murray and NTP on hole 17 to Ron Linden. Last Birdie went to Allan Wright.

• NTP winner : Hole 2 : Niall Murray
• NTP winner : Hole 17 : Ron Linden
• Longest drive : Hans Berger (20,500m as measured on the Volvo odometer)
• Last birdie : Allan Wright hole 15

COTD

For the debacle of the Novelties and one or two other misdemeanors COTD was awarded to EL PRES.

May Away

The May Away will be to Vung Tau, Vietnam from 15-20th May 2018. (16 players have paid deposits, full payment to be made before 23 April to EL PRES and not to Liberty Travel). We have one on the wait list, if we could get at least 1 further player we would go with 18.

April Game

This will be on April 18th,  at Staffield

Fines

1 jug for Rafael Matos. Other fines 5Rm for each utterance of the words “Get it done Leroy” to a max of 2 occurances, Martin, Stan etc.. Ray Funnell 10Rm as all left handers fined for the winner being left handed. Victor 10Rm for arriving 40 minutes after his guest. Ron for scoring 40 points but not coming in the top three.

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 Taylor, Ricardo, Victor