Smith’s Blitz At Pleasant Valley

The Pattaya Links Golf Society took another large field to Pleasant Valley on Friday, 19th January to play a stableford competition on the tight track with two flights, divided at eighteen and under. The course itself was in good condition with well grassed fairways and well tended bunkers. The greens were of a consistent medium pace and the day was very warm and more than a little humid.

Always a test of accuracy, the course tested the field as normal and, with the exception of one card, returns were tight at the top. In the second flight Len Jones again made the frame with 34 points for third, having promised much more on the front nine. In second was Scottish giant Mike McGuigan with his best return this trip, 35 points and he was unlucky to lose out on countback to lady golfer Tina Orth, making her first strides with the group.

In the top flight Martin Patch had a successful round with 37 points for third place, losing out again on countback to Olli Orth who almost emulated his wife and came second. The flight winner with an incredible 41 points was Welshman Colin Smith which immediately propelled him to the top of the group’s Golfer of the Month table.

Near pins were won by Bob Watson (5), Chris Barker (8), Tony Browne (13) and Max Cristalli (17). The best nines consolation prizes went to Ray Banks for twenty on the front and Wayne Peppernell with 18 on the back.

Best Front Nine ( non winners)….Ray Banks…………….20 pts

Best Back Nine ( non winners)….Wayne Peppernell…..19pts

Winner..”A” flight………Colin Smith (13)………………41pts

2^nd Place…………………… Olli Orth (12)………………….37pts c/back

3^rd Place………………..Martin Patch (17)…………………37 pts.

Winner “B” flight……….Tina Orth (20)………………….35 pts c/back

2^nd Place…………………Michael McGuigan (24)……….35 pts

3^rd Place…………………Len Jones (29)……………………34 pts

Back at the Links at the end of the presentation golfers gave their best wishes to Maurice Roberts for his birthday and in return there was birthday cake and a “ringing of the bell”. It was a good end to a splendid day’s golf at Pleasant Valley.

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