December 2024
Maejo, 20.12.2024
A thick mist to start with and we had to be careful not to play into the group in front as we couldn’t see that far. The mist cleared after a few holes producing glorious golfing weather. Greens are still a bit mixed but the real bad one (17th) is coming back a bit. Not as busy as Wednesday, but the back 9 was a little bit slow, but we still managed to get round in about 4 hours. 14 players altogether, all in the comp. It was certainly Ladies Day today with Lamyai and Kay Kay first equal on 39 and Aom and Mrs. Craig were 2nd equal with 37.
Hariphunchai, 18.12.2024
14 players today including two new members, welcome to Steve and Rosie McLennan. Great weather for golf and we finished in under 4 hours as we did not have an issue after 9 holes this week. The course looked after us again in that respect. Thankyou, Hariphunchai!
I have reassessed the white/orange tees and have decided to allow members who play from the whites to play from the whites on the second circuit if they wish or still play from the oranges if they prefer. Not getting too technical the advantage in the course rating is offset by the disadvantage in the slope rating, and any difference should be miniscule.
Next Wednesday is Xmas Day, but we shall still be here, and in fact most members have already stated that they will play, so it should be a good turn-out again!
To today’s results, most scores were reasonable, but one was very good! In third place was Brian Coil with 34 points. In second was Lamyai Prasarn with 37 points, but our winner today with a magnificent 41 points was Brian Rundle
Brian R., Lamyai and Brian C.
Hariphunchai 18th December 2024
MaeJo, 18.12.2024
Today we had 11 players with 10 in the competition and 10 finishers. The weather today was foggy for the 1st 9 holes but cleared up to give a fine sunny back 9. It was busy today with many Koreans and we were informed that the next month would continue to be busy. Today’s winners, in joint 1st place with 35 points was Mike Roycroft and Graham Scott-Burgess and in 2nd place with 34 points was Iain Craig.
Next Wednesday (Christmas Day) we will play a 4 club challenge so don’t load all your clubs on the cart.
Iain, Mike, Graham
Lanna, 16.12.2024
4 members and 2 guests who are now members. Welcome to Steve & Rosie McLennan. Another day of fabulous weather and I’m happy to report that we played in a comfortable 4 hrs 20 minutes. Hopefully that 5+ hour round was an aberation. Again, no takers for the Birdie Holes. Andy Roberts(17) was our winner with a nice 41 points. Next week we again play 1&2 with a 9.30 tee time.
Maejo, 13.12.2024
Sorry to be boring (actually rather pleased), but once again great golf weather, rarely much sun and a nice breeze for most of the round. A quick front 9, but got held up a bit on the back but still got round in less than 4 hours. 15 players today, 13 in the competition and 2 guests, a warm welcome to Steve and Rosie from Bonnie Scotland, the home of golf. Stableford again, with some good scores, most in the mid to high 30’s with a couple in the 40’s. Kay Kay was 3rd with 39 points, Iain was 2nd with 40 and Mike was first with 42. Well done all.
Iain, Mike and K.K.
Hariphunchai, 11.12.2024
14 members started but only 12 finished. As per usual at this time of year we had a good run for the first 9 holes but had a bit of a problem at the turn persuading a large number of Chinese new starters that only one of their groups could tee off before us starting the second 9! All was resolved though!
Once again, the greens were slick but true and a joy to play on. Weather conditions were perfect for golf and scores were better than last week. In third was Julian Wing with 36 points, second was Donald Otten with 37 points but our winner with an excellent 40 points was K.K.
Hope to see you all next week.
Julian, K.K. and Donald
Hariphunchai December 11th 2024
MaeJo, 11.12.2024
Today we had 12 players with 11 in the competition, the weather was excellent and the condition of the course continues to improve but hole 17 is still in bad shape. The winner today was Randy Teisl with 39 points, in joint 2nd place was Aom Teisl and Chris Ryan on 37 points.
Randy, Aom and Chris
Lanna 9.12.2024
Maejo, 6.12.2024
Great golf weather again, and the course was in reasonable nick apart from some of the greens. A decent turn out with 12players, all of which were in the competition which was two-ball-better-ball format. Some decent scores. Mike and Iain were second with 46 Stableford points, and Randy and Eric were 1st with 47. Well done all.
Mike, Eric, Randy and Iain
MaeJo, 4.12.2024
Today we had 13 players, however only 10 finished. The weather was excellent and the course is improving, hole 17 continues to be in bad shape, but is getting there!!
Todays winner with an excellent 43 points was Mike Roycroft, in 2nd place on 39 points was Roger Bishop and in 3rd place was Iain Craig on 36 points.
Roger, Mike and Iain.
A new local rule has been introduced on hole 9, if hitting off the tee box and the ball enters the water in front of the tee box or enters the water on the left of the tee box you are permitted to take 3 off the tee on declaration of a lost ball or take a drop after the 1st water hazard in front of the tee box. It is considered unfair advantage to take a drop at the large tree drop zone.
Hole 7 (par 3) has a similar issue that is currently being reviewed and will be promulgated in due course.
Hariphunchai, 4.12.2024
9 members today in perfect conditions for golf – immaculate course as usual and the greens were very slick, but a joy to putt on once you had worked out the speed. We almost had the course to ourselves for the first 9 holes but it got busier for the second nine, but we still finished in just under 4 hours, so not too bad at this time of year.
Scores unfortunately were very moderate. The captain was protecting his handicap by only scoring 5 points in the last 6 holes but still managed to come 1st equal with 31 points along with Nigel Stubbs, Brian Rundle and Mr. Kim, so a 4-way tie for 1st place.
Hope to have a few more players next week.
Julian, Nigel and Brian (Mr. Kim absent)
Hariphunchai December 4th 2024