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Seniors Rates Offered by Pattaya Country Club

 

Senior expats make up most of the weekday golf bookings at the moment but are often forgotten when it comes to discounts at local clubs. 

 

Pattaya Country Club now have a Seniors Promotion at THB1, 280 for green fee, caddie fee and golf cart for weekdays. 

 

This offer is for 55yrs and over, and runs to October 31st.

 

Any special rates for Seniors will be welcome as many pensions have dropped as the rate of exchange is poor.

 

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Bunker Boys Golf Report for week commencing Monday February 15th

 

Monday, February 15th

 

Pattavia

1st Tony Robbins (19) 36 points

2nd Dave Ashman (24) 35 points

3rd Peter Kelly (15) 34 points

 

Near pins Jimmy Carr, Mark On, Geoff Atwell, & Les Cobban.

 

A field of fourteen for today's game at Pattavia played under bright sunshine with a slight breeze blowing. Once again a quiet course so no delay teeing off or holdups during the round. Some of the greens were wicked today, extremely fast and with breaks in all directions very hard to read, most were scratching their heads at how so many puts missed the cup and then ran off the green further away than where they started.

 

In a rich vein of form, Tony Robbins took the honours today with a solid thirty-six points. Second, went to Dave Ashman a stroke adrift whilst Peter Kelly brought up the rear with thirty-four points. All the near pins were taken with one each going to Jimmy Carr, Mark On, Geoff Atwell, and Les Cobban.

 

 

On our last visit to this course, we found a digger had got itself bogged trying to clean up a water catchment area, in the interval it had been rescued and was working a different part of the course today with no ill effects.

 

Wednesday, February 17th

 

Pattana B & C

1st Glen Elsworthy (16) 42 points

2nd Peter Kelly (15) 40 points

3rd Paul Smith (4) 37 points

 

Near pins Tony Robbins, Mark On, Paul Smith, & Peter Kelly

 

A midweek game at Pattana where once again we found an empty course, even the all-in fee of eleven hundred baht wasn't enough to lure people out to play. We had a decent field of fourteen, not bad under the circumstances. The B nine was sodden in some parts and bone dry in others which was hard to fathom. Once again the greens were much slower than the practice green which threw people a bit on the early holes. Despite all that some remarkable scores were returned.

 

The weather was overcast and grey with the prospect of rain ever-present, but we managed to stay dry until the last hole when a few drops fell. The lead group was finished in three hours without rushing which was very nice. On return to Pattaya, the heavens opened, most unexpected for this time of year, and as is usually the case roads were flooded everywhere making it a challenge to get back to the bar.

 

Toping the scoring with a fabulous forty-two points was first-timer Glen Elsworthy playing off a sixteen handicap. Second place went to Peter Kelly with a very creditable forty points, whilst Paul Smith brought up the rear with thirty-seven. Both Glen and Paul didn't attend the presentation back at the bar so a significant boost for the delinquent fund, hopefully, we can return their generosity soon. All the near pins were taken going to Tony Robbins, Mark On, Paul Smith, & Peter Kelly.

 

The Ally Ellison Scholarship Fundraiser canceled in January due to lockdown has been rescheduled for March 29th to 31st, the Bunker Boys already have two teams confirmed and are hoping to have a third. All members wishing to participate in this worthy cause should contact Tony Robbins asap, a good time is always guaranteed at the Serenity Resort and Spa who are hosting the event and no doubt a bit of extra trade would be welcome by both the resort and golf course in the present circumstances.

 

Friday, February 19th

 

Crystal Bay C & A.

1st Dave Ashman (24) 40 points

2nd Tony Robbins (19) 39 points

3rd Michael Brett (15) 36 points

 

Near pins Jimmy Carr, Dave Ashman, Bob Innes, & Geoff Parker

 

Another course where we seemed to be the only people playing so once again a quick round with the lead group finished well before 3.00 pm. The day was bright and sunny with very little wind. The course was again in decent condition so no complaints on the score. A small field of only ten was on hand with some very good scoring again, some of the Bunker Boys are in sparkling form at present, and all week scores were above average.

 

With a remarkable twenty-four points on the front nine, Dave Ashman set a cracking and took the honours with a total of forty points. to be fair his handicap seems a bit generous. One stroke back Tony Robbins took second place and would seem to already have sewn up the golfer of the month, it's going to take a remarkable change in fortune for someone to overtake him. Michael Brett took third with thirty-six.. All the near pins were taken with one each going to Jimmy Carr, Dave Ashman, who was very close to a hole in one, Bob Innes again, and Geoff Parker.

 

Next week is our first away trip of the year to the Chatrium Resort, to play the beautiful Soi Dao course, a favourite of many. Some of the group are making a detour to Koh Chang on the way back so all in all a nice little trip to get this year's traveling underway.

 

Tony Robbins & Dave Ashman both in sparkling form this week.

 

 

 

Phuket Golf Special

 

 

On 2/15/2021 at 2:31 PM, villerupt said:

Plutaluang - Sattahip is maybe cheaper ...

 

what price are they offering?

On 2/15/2021 at 1:59 PM, Mike Rodik said:

lol...would never spend that money on hitting a little ball

 

not even if I had the money

very constructive

Orna Golf & Country Club

 

27 holes Designer: Andy Dye.

25 miles from Malacca, this is one of the country’s most challenging courses, and has hosted numerous tournaments and is often the venue for the Asian Tour’s Q School. Opened in 1997.

 

Address: Jalan Gapam, 75450 Bemban, Melaka, Malaysia

Phone: +60 6-521 0333

Website: http://www.ornaresort.com.my/

 

Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort

 

18 holes Designer: Tim Woodland.

Two hours from Penang and 14 kms from Ipoh, Clearwater Sanctury is a 27 hole golf resort with several large lily fringed lakes and is ranked as one of the best layouts in Asia.  Opened in 1994.

 

Address: LOT 6019, Jalan Changkat Larang, 31000 Batu Gajah, Perak, Malaysia.

Phone: +60 5-366 7433

Website: http://www.cwsgolf.com.my/

 

Cameron Highlands Golf & Country Club

 

18 holes Designer: British Design.

3 hours from KL, this old course is located 5,000 feet above sea level and offers spectacular views, with a fresh mountain air. Tree covered mountains surround the property, with lush fairways, sand bunkers thick rough and tricky greens. Opened in 1952.

 

Address: Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, 39000 Tanah Rata, Malaysia

Phone: +60 5-491 1256 ·

Website: http://www.cameronhighlandsinfo.com/entertainment/cameronhighlands_golfclub

 

The Legends Golf Resort & Country Club

 

27 holes Designer: Jack Nicklaus & Arnold Palmer.

 

25 kilometers from Johor Bahru, this course has an award winning 18 holes designed by Jack and an additional 9 holes created by Arnold. The layout is a robust design with many elevation changes and sprawling bunkering, occupying relatively open terrain. Opened in 1997.

 

Address: Lot 1302, Kebun Sedenak, PO Box 11, 81000 Kulai, Johor, Malaysia · 

Phone: +60 7-652 4388

Website: http://www.legends-resort.com/

 

Palm Resort Golf & Country Club

 

54 holes Designer: Hiromasa Inagawa.

30 minutes drive from Johor Bahru city center, this club has three 18 hole championship courses and was voted 2nd best golf resort in Asia in 2002 by Asian Golf Monthly. The resort has rolling hills, numerous lakes and large bunkering. Opened in 1994.

 

Address: Golf, Jalan Persiaran, Off, Jalan Jumbo, 81250 Senai, Johor, Malaysia

Phone: +60 7-599 6222

Website: http://www.palmresort.com/golf-country-club-41.aspx

 

Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club

 

18 holes Designer: Ross Watson.

30 minutes from Senai Airport, this course has hosted the Asian Tour’s Iskandar Johur Open, and uses the natural terrain with significant elevation changes from tee to greens. Opened in 2008.

 

Address: 1, Jalan Eka Bandar Nusajaya, 79100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Phone: +60 7-232 3166

Website: http://hhgcc.com.my/

 

Johor Golf & Country Club

 

18 holes Designer: Max Wexler.

15 minutes drive from Johur Bahru city, this is a parkland course upgraded in 1991 and KJ Choi and Retief Goosen have won tournaments here. Opened in 1960.

 

Address: Royal Johor Country Club, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Phone: +60 12-999 1619

Website: http://www.johorgolfandcountryclub.com/index.html

 

The Els Club Desaru Coast, Valley Course

 

18 holes Designer: Vijay Singh.

One hour from Johor Bahru, Vijay’s Valley course was developed by Ernie Els, with streams and white sandy bunkers making accurate distance and club selection a must. Opened in 2017.

 

Address No. 2, Jalan Pantai 2, Desaru Coast, 81930 Desaru Coast, Johor, Malaysia

Phone: +60 7-878 0000

Website: https://www.elsclubmalaysia.com/

 

The Els Club Desaru Coast Ocean Course

 

27 holes Designer: Ernie Els.

One hour from Johor Bahru, The Ocean Course consists of 27-holes designed by 4-time Major Champion, Ernie Els, and boasts The Three Nines - The Ridge, The Coast, and The Lakes. Suited for all skill levels, the course alongside the South China Sea was designed in accordance with strict environmental practices. 

 

Address: No. 4, Jalan Danau,, Desaru Coast, 81930 Darul Ta’zim, Johor, Malaysia

Phone: +60 7-878 0000

Website: https://www.elsclubmalaysia.com/

 

Desaru Golf & Country Club

 

18 holes Designer: Robert Trent Jones Jr.

One hour from Johor Bahru by road or Singpore by car ferry, this relatively short course (6,043 yrds) is Johur’s 2nd oldest course, and is carved out of the natural jungle, so beware of the monkeys here. Opened in 1984.

 

Address:  P.O.Box 26, Bandar Penawar
81900 Kota Tinggi,
Johor, Malaysia

The Els Club Teluk Datai

 

18 holes Designer: Ernie Els.

About 40 minutes from the airport, Ernie has re.created a fabulous golfers treat, with spectacular mountain scenery , bordered by the Andaman sea and rainforests. Voted the most scenic course in Asia, it is definitely worth a visit. Opened in 2014.

 

Address:  Jln Teluk Datai, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia

Phone: +60 4-959 2700

Website: https://www.elsclubmalaysia.com/

 

Gunung Raya Golf Resort

 

18 holes Designer: Max Wexler.

About 15 minutes from Kuah Town, this 18 hole course is located in the foothills of Gunung Celebration mountain amounst an old rubber plantation, and is contantly renovated and is in excellent condition. Opened in 1998

 

Address:  Jalan Padang Matsirat, Kisap, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia

Phone: +60 4-966 8148

Website: www.golfgr.com.my

 

99 East Golf Club

 

18 holes Designer: Ross Watson.

About 10 minutes from the airport. Origanally known as the Langkawi Golf Club,  the designer moved millions of tons of earth and planted hundreds of new plants and shrubs to create this oceanfront championship layout. Opened in 2012

 

Address:  Jalan Bukit Malut, Mukim, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia

Phone: +60 4-952 3012

Website: https://www.99east.com/

 

TPC KL, (Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club)

 

36 holes Designer: Nelson & Wright.

10 minutes from KL city centre, this is arguably the top course in the country and regularly hosts the LPGA, Asian, European and PGA tour events. Both courses are are maintained to the highest standards with elevations, rolling fairways and undulating greens. A must on your bucket list!  Opened in 1991

 

Address: 10, Jalan 1/70 D, Bukit Kiara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +60 3-2011 9188

Website: https://tpckl.com/

 

The Mines Resort & Golf Club

 

18 holes Designer: Robert Trent Jones Jr.

About 30 minutes from downtown KL, built on a disused tin mine, this Trent Jones masterpiece has be voted in the top ten layouts in Asia and has hosted several major Asian, European and PGA tour events. Opened in 1994

 

Address:  Mines Wellness City, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia

Phone: +60 3-8943 2288

Website: https://www.minesgolf.com.my/

 

Saujana Golf & Country Club

 

36 holes Designer: Ronald Fream.

17 kms west of KL’s city centre , this club has two excellent courses, Saujana Palm course and the Bunga Raya Course. Saujanana is perhaps better known, having hosted several big golf tour events, however the Bungna is tighter and more undulating than the Palm. Opened in 1986

 

Address:  Jalan Subang, U 2, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Phone: +60 3-7846 1466

Website: http://www.saujanaonline.com.my

 

Royal Selangor Golf Club

 

45 holes Designer: Jeffery Gibb.

In the Golden triangle of KL city centre,  this premier Malaysian golf club is steeped in history. The new course wraps itself around the front nine of its longer and more renoweded partner, the old course. 100 year old trees line the fairways with manmade ponds. Opened in 1924

 

Address: Jalan Kelab Golf, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +60 3-9206 3333

Website: https://www.thersgc.com/

 

Palm Garden Golf Club

 

18 holes Designer: Ted Parslow and Jason Winter.

30 minutes from KL city centre.  It was originally a 27 hole layout but in 2009 it was complete redesigned. The course has now become a traditional 18 hole layout and the two nines have been names Eugenia and Bismark.  There was some considerable reshaping and all the new fairways are topped with a layer of sand which means that they drain very quickly after heavy rain.  Many huge rocks and stones were exposed during the re build, and these have been used to line some of the tee boxes and water hazards.  Re.opened in 2009

 

Address:  Palm Garden Golf Club, Ioi Resort, 62050 Putrajaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Phone: +60 3-8213 6310

Website: https://www.palmgarden.net.my/