Jodehl & Lankoff Drive the Juggernaut

The Pattaya Links Golf juggernaut rolled on with a visit to Bangpakong Riverside on Monday, 12th February as forty seven golfers made to trip to the always excellent course. They struggled to see any bare or sanded divots on the well covered fairways and the only surprise were the greens which were a little “bristly” and running slower than normal. They were however very consistent.

It was the fourth time a field of almost fifty had turned out since the start of the year and the large group was again divided into three flights with the cuts coming at 14 and 22. Scores were generally as high as usual at the course and a strong breeze kept the golfers comfortable and inevitably frustrated more than a few.

The third flight saw Martin Hoblyn make an early impact on his recent return with a fine total of 36 points to take third place, a couple behind Rod Stevens and Derek Phillips on 38 points, the latter taking the win on countback.

The first flight was mainly quality again with Andy Kelleher’s 37 points good enough for third place, losing on countback to Kevin LaBar’s stronger back nine. The flight winner was Andrew Purdie and his 38 points represented the best gross of the day, 79.

The second flight caused gasps when it was announced that Harry Lankoff’s 42 points was good enough only for second place as he was usurped by Thorsten Jodehl’s amazing 43 points for the win, with Tony Browne taking third on 38.

Near pins were won by Dave Nicholson (7), Dave Neilson (4, 16) and Bart Bingham (13) and the consolation prizes went to Henry Mah for the best front nine (20) and Irish golfer Connie Walsh for his best back nine of 22 points.

Best Front Nine ( non winners)…..Henry Mah………….20 pts

Best Back Nine (non winners)….. Connie Walsh………22 pts

Winner …”A” flight…….Andrew Purdie (9)………..38pts

2^nd Place……………………Kevin LaBar (12)…………..37pts c/back

3^rd Place…………………….Andrew Kelleher (10)…….37pts

Winner…”B” flight……..Thorsten Jodhel (18)……….43 pts

2^nd Place…………………Harry Lankoff (22)…………….42 pts

3^rd Place…………………Tony Browne (19)……………….38 pts

Winner..”C” flight………Derek Phillips (24)………….38 pts c/back

2^nd Place…………………… Rod Stevens (24)……………38 pts

3^rd Place………………..Martin Hoblyn (26)……………..36 pts

Finally old friend Mark Stubbings from New Zealand called in and presented a lucky draw prize of a golf shirt and it was won by Paul Gill.

Next stop for the PLGS juggernaut is Crystal Bay but the brakes may need to be applied as Pattaya is running out of minibuses … allegedly!

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