The October game was held at the immaculate Templer Park Country Club. 24 players including 7 guests (Adrian Skiba, Andrew McDonald, Jeffrey Brown, Chris Banton, Jan Van Driel, Paul Carpmael & Roland Steiner ) teed-off slightly before 1pm with a 2 tee box start. At that time, the course was almost empty so all flights made good time, with the first flight finishing at ~5pm. The weather was sunny & hot with a cooling breeze springing up later; surprisingly there was no rain throughout the afternoon.
At the invitation of Hans & Berni, twenty of us then made our way to their Chalet Suisse restaurant in Ampang, where we were joined by ‘tour groupie’ Ian Durant and enjoyed a splendid 4-course meal, accompanied by numerous jugs of beer & good wines provided by Richard Rodwell (our sponsor for the wine prize). The evening wrapped up for most ~ 9.30pm.
Results
With many players (including your scribe) struggling with their approach shots & putting, only 2 players bettered or equaled their handicaps. The October medal winner, no doubt inspired by his recent visit to the Ryder Cup, was Martin Walsh with 89 for 37 (cut 4); Kaz Takita was second with 92 for 36 (cut 2) and third Iain Wise with 100 for 34 (cut 1).
Full results below.
- NTP winner #8 : None (Kaz & Juerg not attending the dinner)
- NTP winner #16 : Berni Schobert (2.55m)
- Longest Drive : Ricardo Castro (260m, but measured from the blue tee)
- Lowest gross : Paul Geddes (89) (Martin W having won another prize)
COTD
We had 4 nominations this month for COTD.
- Paul Geddes – for his aquatic exploits while retrieving his ball (and for arriving more than fashionably late at the restaurant !)
- Flight 5 – for slow play
- Sigi (self nomination) – for teeing off while the group ahead was still on the green
- Edwin – for refusing to swear in German
Paul G, unanimously, was voted COTD !
Fines
Numerous fines this month.
November Away
This will be in Bangkok from Monday Nov 19th to Saturday Nov 24th.
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 your Scribe, Martin W & Ricardo (thanks)
