{"id":4820,"date":"2025-07-19T03:23:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T03:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/4820\/"},"modified":"2025-07-19T03:23:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T03:23:10","slug":"dave-smith-and-willem-lasonder-shine-as-mabprachan-golf-society-sees-high-scores-and-close-finishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/4820\/","title":{"rendered":"Dave Smith and Willem Lasonder shine as Mabprachan Golf Society sees high scores and close finishes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Allan Cassin, Peter Chai Tsai, and Dave Smith share a moment after the round at Eastern Star.<\/p>\n

PATTAYA, Thailand \u2013 Despite a forecast promising little, the rain stayed mercifully away, leaving Eastern Star in superb condition for this week\u2019s first outing on 8 July. Spirits were high among the group, and while birdies were hard\u2011earned, Dave Smith delivered the standout performance of the day. Playing off a handicap of 16, Dave posted an impressive 39 Stableford points, sealing first place with authority.<\/p>\n

Behind him, competition for second was closely fought. Peter Chai Tsai, off 28, held his nerve and edged past Allan Cassin thanks to a countback, finishing on 33 points. Stephen Ford, fresh off last week\u2019s triumph, couldn\u2019t find his rhythm this time and took home the society\u2019s light\u2011hearted consolation prize\u2014the wooden spoon.<\/p>\n

Near pin honours belonged to Sam Jeffery, who claimed two, and Neale Savery, both showing precision where it mattered most.<\/p>\n

Results: 1st \u2013 Dave Smith (16) \u2013 39 points. 2nd \u2013 Peter Chai Tsai (28) \u2013 33 points (countback). Near Pins: Sam Jeffery (x2), Neale Savery.<\/p>\n

\"\"Willem Lasonder, Dave Smith, and Peter Chai Tsai celebrate another great day on the course.<\/p>\n

Thursday, 10 July brought clear skies and ideal playing conditions at Pattaya Country Club, where the front nine presented near\u2011perfect fairways and greens. Fourteen golfers joined the day\u2019s Stableford challenge, and scoring was strong across the board.<\/p>\n

Willem Lasonder, playing off a generous 36, rose to the occasion with an excellent 39 points, proving calm and steady golf pays off. In second place, Peter Chai Tsai again featured on the podium with 37 points \u2013 once more finishing ahead of a close rival on countback, this time over Neale Savery.<\/p>\n

Adding to the day\u2019s positive note, Dave Lyon from Australia made a welcome return to the society\u2019s ranks. Despite his best efforts, the spoon found its way to him, handed over in good humour.<\/p>\n

Near pins went to Stephen Ford, Hidde Bijl, and Nigel Irving, each claiming moments of brilliance on an otherwise challenging layout.<\/p>\n

Results: 1st \u2013 Willem Lasonder (36) \u2013 39 points. 2nd \u2013 Peter Chai Tsai (29) \u2013 37 points (countback). Near Pins: Stephen Ford, Hidde Bijl, Nigel Irving.<\/p>\n

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