Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

Result & Standings June 7 (week 23)

200 Bowlers: Kran, Aht, Mai, Noodle, Tue & Pauline.

Kran Nielsen bowled games of 172, 189 and 217 for a 578 series to lead her Café Kronborg team to a three point win over Bavaria who dropped from fifth to sixth place.
Semper FI split their match with Brother D with each team winning two points. Tao bowled a 508 and Joe Ferral had a 200 game for Semper FI. Tue Pettae bowled games of 194, 170 and 206, 570 series, for Brother D.
Green Tree moved up from sixth to fifth place after winning all four points from Indiana. Noodle Russell bowled games of 179, 224 and 173 for a 576 series.
Jack Tar won all four points from Canada. Pauline bowled a 201 game, 513 series and Ooy Pluemkamon had a 509 for Jack Tar. David Shaw had a 556 series and Lek Reaper a 530 for Canada.
VFW Post 9876 won three points from the Blind team: Aht Johansson bowled a 200 game and 505 series for VFW. Mai Munsitha, bowling as a Pacer, had a 200 game and 515 series.

Result & Standings June 7 (week 23)
Pos.	Team	Score	Standings
1	Café Kronborg	3-1	57 - 35
2	Semper FI	2-2	55 - 37
3	Indiana	0 - 4	51 - 41
4	Canada	0 - 4	50 - 42
5	Green Tree	4 - 0	49.5 - 42.5
6	Bavaria	1-3	48 - 44
7	VFW Post 9876	3-1	46 - 46
8	Brother D	2-2	44 - 48
9	Jack Tar	4 - 0	43.5 - 48.5
10	Blind	1-3	16 - 76

British Bar Snacks Friday Pool League

Results & Standings June 7 (week 12)

Division 1
Team	P	W	L	+/-	BP	Pts
Shoot Pool	10	9	1	38	0	27
Pook’s Bar	10	6	4	12	1	19
Butchers Arms	9	5	4	4	1	16
Links Bar	8	5	3	1	1	16
Biggyz Rest ‘A’	10	5	5	-6	1	16
Mata Bar	11	5	6	-5	0	15
Nicky’s Bar	11	4	7	-7	0	12
Sweethearts Bar	9	2	7	-20	2	8
Legends Pool	8	2	6	-17	1	7
Results:  Legends Pool 5 v 10 The Butchers Arms, Links Bar W v L Bye, Mata Bar 10 v 9 Pook’s Bar, Nicky’s Bar 5 v 10 Biggyz Rest ‘A’, Shoot Pool 10 v 4 Sweethearts Bar
Division 2
Team	P	W	L	+/-	BP	Pts
Old Thai Angle	10	7	3	22	0	21
Offshore Bar	11	7	4	19	0	21
Easy R-Con Bar	9	6	3	12	1	19
FCUK Inn	11	6	5	-7	0	18
Irish Rovers	12	5	7	-20	1	16
Tie’s R Us	9	5	4	1	0	15
Dean’s Bar	10	4	6	-5	0	12
Crazy Eddie’s	9	3	6	-11	1	10
Mai’s Bar	9	2	7	-11	3	9
Results:  Easy R-Con Bar H v W Bye, FCUK Inn 10 v 8 Dean’s Bar, Mai’s Bar 10 v 4 Crazy Eddie’s, Offshore Bar 8 v 10 Tie’s R Us, Old Thai Angle 10 v 6 Irish Rovers
Division 3
Team	P	W	L	+/-	BP	Pts
Smile Bar	11	11	0	57	0	33
Biggy’z Rest ‘B’	9	7	2	18	1	22
Wet Bar	12	7	5	1	1	22
Buffalo Jacks	11	6	5	2	0	18
The Queen Vic	10	5	5	-11	1	16
The Ranch	8	5	3	-1	0	15
Rabbi’s Elephant	12	5	7	-21	0	15
Connections	11	2	9	-45	0	6
Results:  Connections W v L Bye, Rabbi’s Elephant 7 v 10 Buffalo Jacks, The Queen Vic 3 v 10 Wet Bar, The Ranch W v L Team Pulled Out

Crumpton Oaks Cider Monday Pool League

Results & Standings June 3 (week 17)

Division 1
Team	P	W	L	+/-	BP	Pts.
Shoot Pool	16	15	1	70	0	45
Legends Pool	13	9	4	7	1	28
Irish Rovers	14	8	6	15	0	24
Links Bar	13	7	6	3	1	22
Butchers Arms	14	6	8	2	3	21
Nicky’s Bar	14	7	7	-8	0	21
Pook’s Bar	16	6	10	-22	1	19
Biggy’z Rest	14	5	9	-17	2	17
Sweethearts Bar	13	5	8	-16	1	16
Dean’s Bar	15	3	12	-34	1	10
Results:  Biggy’z Rest 10 v 8 Pook’s Bar, Legends Pool 10 v 9 The Butchers Arms, Links Bar 6 v 10 Nicky’s Bar, The Irish Rovers 6 v 10 Shoot Pool
Division 2
Team	P	W	L	+/-	BP	Pts.
The Caddyshack	16	12	4	20	0	36
Cheers Bar	14	11	3	19	1	34
Easy R-con Bar	14	10	4	29	0	30
Smile Bar	14	9	5	21	1	28
Wet bar	15	9	6	-3	1	28
Mai’s Bar	12	7	5	3	0	21
Eor’s Bar	13	6	7	-12	1	19
Offshore Bar	14	5	9	-23	1	16
Rabbi’s Elephant	13	1	12	-54	0	3
Results:  Cheers Bar 10 v 8 The Caddyshack, Mai’s Bar 10 v 6  Offshore Bar, Wet Bar W v L Team Pulled Out

WKD Tuesday Darts League

Results & Standings June 3 (week 4)

Team	P	W	L	B/legs	Pts.
I-Rovers	4	4	0	3	8
W. Tankies	4	4	0	3	8
Mee Chew Sports Bar	4	4	0	2	8
Shoot Pool Roxy	4	3	1	3	6
Londoner	4	3	1	3	6
Jantha Coffee House	4	2	2	3	4
Buffalo Jack’s	4	2	2	2	4
Yates Bar	4	2	2	1	4
Crazy Eddies	4	1	3	1	2
Cum On Inn	4	1	3	1	2
Mai’s Bar	4	1	3	1	2
Scandalic	4	1	3	1	2
Nervous Wreck	4	0	4	3	0
Shoot Pool	4	0	4	1	0
Results:  Crazy Eddies (5-0)-(6-1) v Buffalo Jack’s, Cum On Inn  (2-0)-(7-1) v Londoner, Mee chew Sports Bar  (4-0)-(3-1) v Shoot Pool Roxy, Nervous Wreck (2-1)-(4-0) v Mai’s Bar, Scandalic (2-0)-(11-1)  v I-Rovers, Shoot Pool (4-1)-(6-0) v W. Tankies, Yates Bar (5-0)-(4-1) v Jantha Coffee House

Crumpton Oaks Dry Cider Wednesday Darts League

Results & Standings June 5 (week 6)

Team	P	W	L	Bonus	Diff.	Pts.
Legends Sports Bar	6	5	1	4	36	10
Mee Chew Sports Bar	6	5	1	5	28	10
W. Tankies	6	5	1	4	28	10
I-Rovers	6	3	3	2	-12	6
Yates Bar	6	3	3	4	-14	6
Scandalic	6	2	4	3	-6	4
mai’s Bar	6	1	5	1	-28	2
jantha Coffee House	6	0	6	1	-32	0
Results:  I-Rovers (6-0)-(3-1) v Jantha Coffee House, Legends Pool & Sports Bar (8-1)-(1-0) v Scandalic, Mai’s Bar (1-0)-(8-1) v Mee Chew Sports Bar, Yates Bar (0-0)-(9-1) v W. Tankies

Nick the Pizza Friday 601 Darts League

Results & Standings June 7 (week 20)

Team	P	W	L	B/L	+/-	Pts
Taffy’s Bar ‘A’	17	17	0	14	97	34
Legends Darts	17	12	5	10	27	24
Dang’s Bar	15	11	4	12	47	22
Load Out Bar	19	8	11	9	-29	16
Jantha Coffee House	20	6	14	9	-42	12
Results:  Jantha Coffee (3-1)-(6-0) v Load Out Bar, Legends Darts (7-0)-(2-1) v Dang’s Bar, Taffy’s Bar ‘A’ (5-1)-(0-0) v Bye

Gordon makes winning return

PSC golf from Café Kronborg

Monday, June 3, Plutaluang - Stableford
Monday saw the group head down Sukhumvit to play Plutaluang West and North loops. We checked in and were off the West 1 tee 40 minutes early under partly sunny and steamy conditions. The course on the day was in great condition and the best value around at THB1,000 for green fee, caddie and shared cart.
The course was not busy so we made it around in 4 hours flat. Back in the clubhouse, welcomes went out to Daryl Evans, back from Australia and winter skiing in Hokaido and Gordon Evringhan who has not played with us for a long time. It was the latter in fact who emerged the winner today as Gordon took top honours with 34pts ahead of Dave Richardson in second with 32.

Miss Nut back to form with win at Emerald

Jomtien golf with the IPGC

Monday, June 3, Pattana - Stableford

The wet season is here again and as we drove up the 331 it did not look promising, with some very dark and rolling clouds as we approached the course. It was deserted here and with the A course shut we were allocated the B and C nines today. It was still very gloomy as we teed off and this stayed the same for the next nine holes with a few spots of rain.

Jerry Sweetnam.
No problems so far but the thunder and lightning started as the last group was halfway down the 10th fairway and the marshall called them in to a safe place and also all the groups in front had been taken off course as well.
The skies were very dark and we resumed our game after a thirty minute stoppage, but still no sign of any rain, and we all came in after 18 holes with threatening clouds throughout the round but no rain, amazing!
There were two 35’s in today with Colin James recording one of them to win division 1. Welcome back to Takashi Hakozaki, still playing off 10, who came in second with 34 and Billy Fitzgerald was third on 33.
Andy Oz was the winner in division 2 on the other 35, with ‘Count back’ Burnie in second place three points behind and Glenn King took third with 31.
Colin James birdied C2 to take the ‘2’s pot in the second division while a rollover ensued to the Emerald in division 1.

Wednesday, June 5, The Emerald - Stableford

Yet again there was heavy rain overnight here in Jomtien and bursts of showers early morning and there were seven cancellations, so only 5 groups made the trip. There were a few slight showers before we teed off but we went out on time.
A cut of 8-17 today in division 1 and Jerry Sweetnam returned a score of 36 to take first place ahead of Curtis Hessler the Welsh wizard in second one point behind, and Terry Madsen was third after beating Pete Sumner 17/17 and 11/11 and 6/4 on count back on the last three holes, both on 31.

Miss Nut.
Miss Nut, now playing off the white tees with a handicap of 23, returned her best score for many months to win division 2 with 36 points. Neil gamble came in second, beating Lee Casey on a 17/15 back nine count back after they both scored 33 points.
There were no ‘2’s today so a rollover in both divisions to Treasure Hills on Monday.
It was also time to say Bon Voyage to Pete Sumner and his lovely wife; we will all see you in three months.

Friday, June 7, Eastern Star - Rainbow Stableford

Every couple of months we have a fun game courtesy of the rollover kitty. Today was a two divisional comp with each player selecting six red, six white and six blues to tee off from. This is a game of logic for the individual player and some of the remarks afterwards were, “I played all the par threes off the reds because I had a better chance of winning nearest the pins,” or “I played all the par threes off the blues because I can hit my driver straighter than a medium iron shot,” etc. and this went on and on with many other interesting ideas and solutions.
There were seven groups out with the cut at 5-17 in division 1 and Ted Gardner won that flight with 36 points. Lindsay Phillips came in second three points behind Ted and Martin Grimoldby took third with 32, beating Marty Rock on a 12/10 back six count back.
Thirty-six was also the winning score in division 2 for Iain Walsh while the organiser claimed second on 35 after some remarkable tee shots never been seen before, and Pepo Frick was third with 32 points.
Everybody enjoyed the format, it made a nice change and the weather was brilliant today. It was also great to see Harry Riley back in the fold.
Near pins went to Paul Butler (2), Jerry Sweetnam, Neil Gamble, Ian Hart, Harry Riley and Burnie Sinclair.
Other technical prizes were claimed by Martin Grimoldby and Ian Hart (Nearest pin in two shots #Hole 2), Ted Gardner and Harry Riley (Nearest pin in three shots #Hole 8), Lindsay Phillips and Colin James (Straightest Drives #Hole 9), Martin Grimoldby and Neil Gamble (Nearest pin in two shots #Hole 12), and Ted Gardner and Rod Howett (Nearest pin in three shots #Hole 16).
There were no ‘2’s in the top flight but Glyn Evans birdied both the 13th and 17th with 8ft and 25ft putts respectively to clean up the pot in division 2 (never been seen before and probably never will again!)

Dolly Dalton Jomtien Pool League

Results & Standings June 5 (week 2)

Team	Played	Won	Lost	Bonus	Pts
Buddy Bar	2	2	0	0	6
Jimmys Den	2	2	0	0	6
Rioja	2	2	0	0	6
Winners Bar	2	2	0	0	6
Aussie Allys	2	1	1	1	4
DK bar	2	1	1	1	4
Shenanigans	2	1	1	1	4
Simple Simon	2	1	1	1	4
Country Road	1	1	0	0	3
Windmill Bar	2	0	2	2	2
Wombat Bar	2	0	2	2	2
Flying Dolphin	2	0	2	1	1
Lion Pub	1	0	1	1	1
Take Care Bar	1	0	1	1	1
Woaws Bar	1	0	1	1	1
Results:  Aussie Allys 7 v 8 Rioja, Jimmy’s Den 10 v 5 Wombat Bar, Buddy Bar 10 v 5 Windmill Bar, Flying Dolphin 5 v 10 Simple Simon, Take Care Bar 5 v 10 Winners Bar, Country Road 11 v 4 Lion Pub, Shenanigans 8 v 7 DK Bar

Mabprachan Pool Team Knock-Out

Results & Standings June 6 (week 7)

Team	Pts.	For	Against	Diff.
Smarty’s	16	51	33	18
Barking Frog	15	50	29	21
Ice Bar	12	46	38	8
Brasshouse	12	41	38	3
Outback	9	37	35	2
Panitas	9	37	35	2
Pats Bar	8	39	45	-6
Mulligans	4	34	50	-16
Sweet Dream	4	30	49	-19
Lucky Bar	3	33	46	-13
Results:  Panita’s P v P Outback, Brasshouse 7 v 5 Lucky Bar, Pats Bar 4 v 8 Barking Frog, Smarty’s 10 v 2 Sweet Dreams, Mulligans 3 v 9 Ice Bar

The Sportsman Monday Darts League

Results & Standings June 3 (week 14)

Team	P	W	L	B/L	+/-	Pts
Legends Darts	14	13	1	14	90	26
Dang’s Bar	13	10	3	7	21	20
Double Top Bar	14	7	7	6	10	14
Load Out Bar	15	7	8	7	-9	14
Irish Rovers	14	3	11	5	-46	6
Jantha Coffee House	14	2	12	1	-66	4
Results:  Load Out Bar W v L The Irish Rovers, Double Top Bar (6-0)-(3-1) v Load Out Bar, Jantha Coffee (1-0)-(8-1) v Dang’s Bar, Legends Darts (9-1)-(0-0) v The Irish Rovers

Pattaya 8-Ball Monday Pool League

Results & Standings June 3 (week 14)

Division 1
Team	Played	Won	Lost	For	Agst	Diff.	Pts.
Phimai Geordie	14	12	2	141	69	72	38
Shoot Pool	14	12	2	127	83	44	38
San Snack Bar	13	10	3	119	76	43	33
Biggy’z Rest	14	8	6	114	96	18	30
Joy’s Paradise	14	8	6	104	106	-2	30
Crazy Eddie’s	13	6	7	104	91	13	25
KiK Bar	14	5	9	103	107	-4	24
Connections	14	5	9	76	134	-58	24
Buffalo Jack’s	13	5	8	91	104	-13	23
Parrot Inn	13	4	9	77	118	-41	21
Mee Chew	13	3	10	89	106	-17	19
Rising Sun	13	3	10	70	125	-55	19
Results:  Shoot Pool 11 v 4 San Snack Bar, Phimai Geordie 10 v 5 Parrot Inn, Mee Chew 11 v 4 Connections, Buffalo Jack’s 10 v 5 Joy’s Paradise, KiK Bar 7 v 8 Biggy’z Rest

Rain puts a dampener on Aussie challenge match

PSC golf from The Outback Golf Bar

(From left) Greg Kennedy, Bruce Campbell, Andrew Kennedy, Wayne & Wally.

Monday, June 3, Burapha – Stableford

We had a good field of 32 golfers on A and B from the blues, bolstered by a group of visitors from Australia. As usual during the low season the starter got us off early in fine weather which suddenly deteriorated as a storm hit, which forced a number of players somewhat hastily off the course; but as is often the case, after half an hour or so it cleared and we continued on a well drained course.

Russell Goldsworthy.

Welcome back to golf to Steve having his first game since his accident and welcome also to the Aussie visitors, David Barwick and friends.
There was 3 Grades 1st to 3rd with the best score of 36pts coming from Russell Goldsworthy playing off 4 in Grade A followed home by Paul Bourke (34) and Rosco (31).
Vic Hester plays with the Outback from time to time and this time he made it pay dividends, winning Grade B with 33pts from Jimmy Little (30) and John Player (28).
Grade C went to Colin Etter having his first game with the Outback as a visitor with Dave Barwick’s group, on 33pts beating regular podium finisher Andy Makara on count back. Third place was filled by the day’s organiser and joint writer of this article, Tim Knight with 31.
There were five ‘2’s from Jim Brackett, John Cunningham & Rosco (all on the 6th) and Stefan Hoge & Jimmy Little (both on the 12th).
Div A (0-13)
1st Russell Goldsworthy (4) 36pts
2nd Paul Bourke (8) 34pts
3rd Rosco Langoulant (13) 31pts
Div B (14-18)
1st Vic Hester (16) 33pts
2nd Jimmy Little (18) 30pts
3rd John Player (17) 28pts
Div C (19+)
1st Colin Etter (33) 33pts
2nd Andy Makara (26) 33pts
3rd Tim Knight (21) 31pts

Wednesday, June 5, Phoenix - Stableford

With 26 names down for the annual State of Origin Challenge it was disappointing to get to the course to find the heavens had opened up... hello wet season!! and this was to be our first trip to Phoenix for well over a year. The two captains were Bourkey (aka Paul Bourke for the Blues) and the Sugarman (aka Sugar Ray for the Maroons).

Colin Etter with Tim Knight.

A simple format, 13 players on each side with the best 10 stableford scores from each side being added together; the higher total thus winning and gain the bragging rights. Bourkey and the Sugarman had also sponsored the near pins and John Player & Sel Wegner two hidden 9 prizes.
However, it was not to be, with 10 players not even making the starting blocks due to the weather, it was decided to postpone the match for three weeks until the second State of Origin game on June 26th.
So the remaining 16 golfers teed off half an hour late playing a normal Outback tournament.
The course itself was in good condition but the attitude of the starters and staff has not really changed, we still come last with preference being shown to Koreans yet again.
Despite the rain the back nine (Ocean) was remarkably dry - there was one division; first to fifth with Andy Butterworth beating Mark McDonald on a c/b with 36pts. Mark also had the only ‘2’. Andy Robertson was third on 34, with Stefan Hoge beating Sugar on count back both on 33.
Back at the bar, the big match was shown live and thanks to General Jack for putting on complimentary beef sausages, onion gravy and mash at half time.
1st Andy Butterworth (12) 36pts
2nd Mark McDonald (3) 36pts
3rd Andy Robertson (14) 34pts
4th Stefan Hoge (17) 33pts
5th Sugar Ray Handford (16) 33pts

Wednesday, June 5, Siam Plantation - Stableford

Another rained affected round of golf, the third this week, after Burapha on Monday and Phoenix also today, but at least here it wasn’t too bad. Seven out of the nine starters finished playing the A & C nines and the honours went to two of our visitors from Cabramatta Golf Club, south west of Sydney, NSW. A couple of them had played with the Outback before, Bruce and Greg, so welcome back to them and welcome also to Wally, Andrew and Wayne with us for the first time.
It must be said that until the start of this week, golf had been unaffected by the weather but these boys arriving on Monday changed all that. It all started for them on Tuesday at Laem Chabang with a midday tee time, delayed through a tremendous storm with them arriving back at the bar at about 6.45pm.
Today the rain was not going to deter them either, they came here to play golf and that’s what they did; they enjoyed themselves to the full and congratulations to Bruce for his win with 35pts and also to Andrew for his second place on 34. Andre Coetzee, on one of his short visits, took third with 33.
There were no ‘2’s.
1st Bruce Campbell (19) 35pts
2nd Andrew Kennedy (13) 34pts
3rd Andre Coetzee (7) 33pts

Friday, June 7, Green Valley - Stableford

This has been a disastrous week for golf as regards the weather with most of the 35 players failing to start here at St. Andrews, due to heavy rain and a rain sodden course. Some players did get round, including our visitors but not enough to make a tournament, so all the start money was handed back or credited until the next start and we were also handed a number of nine hole rain-checks, see Suzi or Tim for details and hats off to Green Valley management.
Note: The Outback Golf Bar is situated about 6km from Sukhumvit Road along Soi Siam Country. Call Jack on 081 578 1956.

Ed Wyckoff wins a close one

PSC golf from The Growling Swan

Peter Blackburn
Monday, June 3,The Emerald – Stableford
With a field of 21 golfers signed up we met at the Growling Swan in readiness for the journey to Emerald and there were several welcomes to be handed out. Graham “Grunter” Buckingham was back from his annual sojourn to the UK, Eddie Townsend from Perth, Western Australia, Paul Jackson who is here for 6 weeks from Melbourne, Australia and newcomer Ed Wyckoff, formerly from Alabama, USA but now residing in Pattaya.

Geoff Bracegirdle & Ed Wyckoff.

Everyone was on time so we headed off South in 2 mini vans and did encounter some light rain during the journey which prompted Eddie Townsend to remark on 2 occasions that we would be getting wet bums during the course of the day. He was later fined for making these foolish & inaccurate remarks so should think twice before making weather predictions in future.
We arrived at the course 45 minutes later where the place was practically deserted and invited to tee off at our leisure. Under overcast skies our first four-ball teed off 15 minutes ahead of schedule and with no-one to be seen in front of us we proceeded at a cracking pace, completing the front nine in just one hour & forty five minutes. The rain clouds disappeared of course and conditions were perfect for golf as it was not too hot and there was a gentle breeze.
The golf course was looking good but there were many GUR areas on the fairways and the greens were quite slow, particularly on the front nine after recent coring & sanding. Nonetheless it was still a pleasure to play this excellent but tough layout and our good pace continued enabling us to complete the full round in the very good time of three hours and forty minutes.
We were able to have 2 Grades with four podium spots in each. A Grade was for handicaps 0 to 16 and B Grade for 17 and over. There were rewards for nearest the pins on all the par threes and longest first putts on the 9th & 18th greens.
It was very tight at the top of A Grade with 2 golfers on 38 points and the resultant count back saw newcomer Ed Wyckoff (20 point back nine) finish first from the in-form Kevin Waycott (18 point back nine) in second spot. With four players on 36 points another count back was necessary to decide third & fourth places and it was Ebrahim (20 point back nine & 15 points on the last 6 holes) edging out your writer, Peter Blackburn (20 point back nine & 14 points on the last 6 holes). Missing out on a podium placing were Alain “Inspector Clouseau” Taddei (19 point back nine) and Ken Hole (15 point back nine).
Geoff Bracegirdle returned to form and finished on top in B Grade with 36 points, 2 points ahead of Irishman Geri Crilly in second spot. Eddie Townsend was third with 32 points and Graham “Grunter” Buckingham’s 31 points was enough to earn him fourth place.
A Flight (0-16)
1st Ed Wyckoff (10) 38pts
2nd Kevin Waycott (10) 38pts
3rd Ebrahim (15) 36pts
4th Peter Blackburn (11) 36pts
B Flight (17+)
1st Geoff Bracegirdle (20) 36pts
2nd Geri Crilly (27) 34pts
3rd Eddie Townsend (17) 32pts
4th Graham Buckingham (24) 31pts
Near Pins: 5th – Ken Hole, 7th – Ken Hole, 13th – Kevin Waycott, 15th – Ebrahim
Long Putts: 9th – Ed Wyckoff, 18th – Mark West
The Growling Swan NAGA Award, (awarded to the golfer who has the worst score on the day and discreetly their score is not made public) was won once again by Sandy “Leiperfrog” Leiper who naturally accepted the award in fine spirit. Unfortunately the organiser, yours truly forgot to bring the NAGA cap so Sandy was unable to wear it and was devastated when told that he would not appear in the photo.

Thursday, June 6, Mountain Shadow – Stableford

Following the withdrawal of your writer due to a motorbike accident on Wednesday we were down to just 15 golfers for the journey to Mountain Shadow and as we assembled at the Growling Swan we welcomed Tony Yemn from Western Australia who was with us for the first time. I farewelled the guys at 8.35 am, 5 minutes later than scheduled and am told the journey was just 44 minutes.
The course was looking good and the first group got away about 10 minutes ahead of schedule, completing the round in about four hours & ten minutes.
Due to the smaller field we just had the one grade and went down to five places. There were rewards for nearest the pins on all the par threes and longest first putts on the 9th & 18th greens.
In top spot was veteran Ted Morris and his 37 points was the best score of the day. With 3 golfers on 34 points a count back was required which resulted in Ebrahim (17 point back nine) finishing second from Sal Brizzi (16 point back nine) in third place and Paul Hack (15 point back nine) was fourth. Another count back saw Mark West (18 point back nine) finish fifth, edging out the luckless Geri Crilly (16 point back nine) with both having 33 points.
1st Ted Morris (12) 37pts
2nd Ebrahim (15) 34pts
3rd Sal Brizzi (7) 34pts
4th Paul Hack (11) 34pts
5th Mark West (14) 33pts
Near Pins: 5th – Ted Morris, 8th – Ebrahim, 15th – Paul Hack, 17th – Ebrahim
Long Putts: 9th – Geri Crilly, 18th – Sal Brizzi
The Growling Swan NAGA Award was won by newcomer Tony Yemn and graciously accepted the cap. Dick “Reverend” Braimbridge was kind enough to parade Deefa the Dog and of course collected many donations for the needy in Pattaya from our generous Growling Swan Golfers.
I would appear that a good time was had by all. I would personally like to thank Paul Hack, Graham Buckingham and Dick Braimbridge for stepping in and covering for me on the day – Well done boys!
Note: Growling Swan Golf welcomes golfers of any persuasion – low & high handicappers alike, female golfers and beginners. We generally play Mondays & Thursdays, meeting at The Growling Swan (formerly The Bunker Bar) in Soi Chaiyapoon at 8.00 am with transport departing at 8.30 am. For bookings or more information please contact Peter on 0806 351 386 or email to [email protected].

Taylor-made triumph at Green Valley

The Pattaya Golf Society (IPGC) at Rabbi’s Elephant Bar

On Monday, 3rd June the Pattaya Golf Society visited Green Valley for a stableford competition and found an empty course in excellent condition under heavy skies. Buoyed by the return of a few old friends the group got away before time and progress was very good.
The heavy atmosphere and soft fairways made the course play long but good scores were to be returned with Wichai Tananusorn setting the gross standard for the day with eighty for 35 points. Craig Thomas posted 36 points for a share of second place and Robbie Taylor rediscovered his form with an impressive 39 points for the win.
Tony Thorne, on his return to action, shared the ‘2’s pot with Robbie Taylor after his fine effort on the ninth, Robbie’s coming on the sixteenth.
Rabbi’s free beer was won by Russell Meiers and the Booby Bevy went to Ken Grimes after a dismal display and the lowest points score. Green Valley as usual did not disappoint and a good day was had by all.
Grimoldby brightens the gloom
The Pattaya Golf Society visited Burapha on Wednesday, 5th June, to play a stableford event on the quality course which did not disappoint despite heavy rain the day before and the threat of more on the day. However, it came to nothing and the humidity and heavy cloud cover stayed with the group throughout.
The allocated nines were A and B and with many golfers still “new” to the course it was left to the older hands to lead the show. Thus third place was shared by Mr Len and Swede Tomas Nilsson with 34 points with the form man Robbie Taylor trumping them with 36 points for second. The winner, Martin Grimoldby, played the course with aplomb, his long drives making a mockery of the soft conditions and he ended with 37 points from a quality best gross of 76.
Tomas Nilsson took the ‘2’s pot with a good effort on A6 and elsewhere the Booby Bevy went to old friend Masashi Iizumi on his first round back, playing his customary low scoring loosener after a few months of golfing inactivity in Japan.
Rabbi’s non-winners free beer went to new member Kevin Cumming. What a splendid golfing day Burapha had provided, despite the gloomy conditions.
Colour of the day - Emerald groan
What should have been a very pleasant Friday at Emerald turned into a nightmare on 7th June when the Pattaya Golf Society visited Emerald to play a stableford event and found the course in a shocking state with fourteen fairways scarified and bare for huge tracts, without so much as a warning at check-in or any indication on the course that these areas were GUR.
In truth there is probably not enough white paint in the whole of Ban Chang to cope with the problem. No wonder the course was empty, and empty it will probably remain for the next few months.
For the record, scores were Chris Walsh (35), Wichai Tananusorn (34), Alan Flynn and Dave Plaiter (31). Masashi Iizumi took the ‘2’s pot for his fine effort on fifteen.

Wylie triumphs on Phoenix return

PSC golf from Rendezvous Resort

Tuesday, June 4,Phoenix - Stableford
First off on Tuesday was the long-awaited return for a game at Phoenix, where we had not played since last year. The Lake & Ocean were the allotted combination, at a whisker over 6,200 yards from the white tees.
After a scratch on the Lake 1st, it was Jeff Wylie (7) leading the way with 38 points, well clear of local Phoenix resident Graham Briggs (25) with 34. Jeff was striking the ball pretty well after his early hiccup and also bagged 2 near pins, while Tom also got amongst the prizes.

Jeff Wylie.

Thursday, June 6,Khao Kheow - Stableford
Thursday was the quick return, with Khao Kheow A & C re-visited after the previous week’s high rate of success there. Not quite the case score-wise this week, but again a high proportion of single figure golfers, with 6 players under 10 handicap.
It was our lowest marker, Paul Smith (2), showing how it should be done with a creditable 37 points. He led marker Colin Quinlan (9) with 34, while Jeff Wylie (7) snuck in on 31 points. Near pins were won by Willem, Paul & Colin scoring 2.
Note: Rendezvous Resort, Restaurant & Bar plays golf generally on Tuesday & Thursday, with the bar hosting prompt presentations on both days. As a PSC affiliated venue we welcome ALL golfers, including ladies & seniors who have opted for the “Silver” tee option. Call 089 094 1841 for scheduling or enquiries. Hope to see you there, cheers & good golfing!

Scott reigns supreme at Khao Kheow

PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s

Max Scott & Daryl Evans.

Derek Brook
Tuesday, June 4, Khao Kheow – Stableford
The question when we were asked when we got back was ’Did it rain?’ and the answer was yes, it absolutely poured it down, and we got soaked. You tend to forget that it does chuck it down here at times after months of hot weather, and you hope it will not be on you, but we suspected it might be when we booked in and were told that there were no carts allowed off the path as it had rained for days on end at the course. However, we are always optimistic.
So after booking in, off we went on the test for the day, the A & C Nines. I suspected that was what we would play as the B Nine is dug up at the moment. There is however a lot of progress and B9 looks close to completion.
Back to the golf, and the A nine was soaked but we splashed on but it soon became obvious that the storm clouds were gathering. As we started A6 it started to rain and we soon had to make a dash for the rest stop, which was packed. It rained really hard for quite a while, but as soon as we were able we got underway again.

Brian Parish, Henry O’Brien and Mark West.

The course by this time was soaked, but we had paid the green fee so we battled on. It soon got hot and humid and underfoot was a bit, well a lot, sloshy, but we did not have to rush as we found ourselves behind a few five-balls. Still, the course was playable and the greens not too bad, and as it was ‘lift clean and place’ we could at least play with a clean ball.
It was a long round and we finished wet and a few were a bit upset at the slow pace, still, a great day out. So into the changing rooms and a good shower soon put us right for a bite to eat in the restaurant. The food is pretty good here and the view is fine. Then it was into the cars and back to Bert’s.
Back at Bert’s it was soon time for the presentation. In the A Flight, 0 to 19, the winner was Max Scott with 38 points ahead of Derek Brook in second with 37 points. Taking third was Brian Parish with 36 points.
In the B Flight we saw the difference a difficult day on the course can have and how it can affect the results. The scores in the B Flight were not as good but you only have to beat the rest to win. The winner was Daryl Evans with 32 points on count back over Geoff Bracegirdle. In third was Mick Coglan with 30 points ahead of Max Bracegirdle and Paul Alford.
Near Pins: Paul Sharples, Max Scott, Mashi, Brian Parish

Friday, June 7, Treasure Hill – Stableford

A small group gathered to go to the course and with this being the ‘Low Season’ I am never surprised by how many turn up: It ranges from overfull when players wake up, to just a few when the majority decide to stop in bed!
One of the good things about a relatively small group is that it is easy for the ‘organiser’ to run things. Also there seems to be a lighter atmosphere, give me 3 or 4 groups anytime to 6 or 7 groups. So into cars and off we went, to arrive and find that the course was not packed out. So a quick change and onto the first tee.
This course is in good condition at the moment and has had a lot of work done on it over the last few months. Several trees are where they did not used to be and make a difficult course much harder. However, the greens were not particularly fast on the day.
Round over and after a shower, it was into the restaurant which produces good food at a good price. Then it was into cars and realise on the way home that we had not had a rain stoppage all day, lucky us!
Back at Bert’s and into the presentation and the scores showed that the course had won. The winner with 35 points was Brian Parish ahead of Henry O’Brien in second with 32 points. Mark West took third with 31 points on count back over John Harrison in fourth.
Then as is usual, we sat and had a few. T.T.F.N.
Near Pins: Mashi Kaneta, Mark West, Dick Warberg, Mike O’Brien

Terry & Jean - Sunday’s best

PSC golf from Lewiinski’s Golf Society

Terry Mangan (left) congratulates golfer of the month JJ Mafray.

Sunday, June 2, Green Valley - Stableford
A Flight
1st Terry Mangan (14) 39pts
2nd Peter Hynard (13) 38pts
3rd Danny Senko (7) 38pts
B Flight
1st Jean LaRoche (18) 39pts
2nd Tierney Clayton (32) 39pts
3rd Vic Hester (16) 39pts
Near Pins: No 2 Jason Senko, No 9 JP Maffray, No 12 Jim Bell, No 16 Brad Delaney.
Terry ‘Pork chop’ Mangan, Jean LaRoche, Tierney Clayton and Vic ‘the inflictor Hester were all men of the match as they all signed 39 point cards on the day in A and B Flights respectively. Pork chop was followed in the senior flight by Peter ‘fluent in Thai’ Hynard who edged Victor the inflictor on count back as Vic tidied up the flight.
B Flight’s three-way count back was quickly sorted out as Jean emerged top dog and Tierney Clayton gained the second spot as Victor the inflictor closed the flight.
JP Affray’s solid play for the month of May took the lead crystal cut glass trophy for the golfer of the month award.
Tuesday, June 4, Greenwood A & B - Stableford
A Flight
1st Salvatore Brizzi (7) 34pts
2nd JP Maffray (14) 34pts
3rd Paul Hack (11) 33pts
B Flight
1st Christy Knight (23) 37 pts
2nd Mike Jeffreys (20) 33pts
3rd Tom Gorey (20) 32pts
Tuesday found the society of to the damp, albeit imminently playable A & C nines of the Peter W Thompson designed Greenwood Golf Club. The conditions suited our Irish members down to the ground as Co. Dublin’s favourite son Christy ‘good’ knight started his bid for the large font with a sizzling man of the match 37 points (Ha - I can hear Mango from here). Mike the Welsh Wizard was pleased with his second place podium finish but it took him a count back to edge Christy’s mate and Co. Wexford man Tom Gorey.
A Flight had two 34 pointers from Salvatore Brizzi and the man on fire, JP Maffray. Salvatore had the better of his mate on count back. The flight was rounded out by the very likeable Aussie Paul Hack who was one stroke in arrears.
No 2’s were recorded.
Wednesday, June 5, Burapha A & B - Stableford
1st Jim Reid (26) 34pts
2nd Rod Brown (18) 33pts
3rd Colin Davis (18) 33pts
The field is always a bit more modest on the second day of the society’s weekly back-to-back features and this Wednesday was no exception.
Jim ‘I’m getting better’ Reid led the field with a top score on the day 34 points. Right on Jim’s well rounded heals were Rod Brown and Colin ‘the Donkey’ Davis with their twin 33’s. The esteemed gentleman Rodney did what most can only dream of, that is get one over the Donkey.
No 2’s were recorded again so it was a rollover on Friday.
Friday, June 7,Crystal Bay B & C – Stableford
A Flight
1st Max Scott (4) 38pts
2nd Bob Watson (3) 38pts
3rd JP Maffray (14) 35pts
B Flight
1st Jim Reid (26) 38pts
2nd Gerry Roche (18) 37pts
3rd Aiden Murray (23) 36pts
The week concluded with a trip to the well-maintained Crystal Bay near Chonburi where both flight winners plus Bob Watson managed excellent 38 point returns. Max claimed top spot in A Flight via a count back over fellow Aussie Bob who for some reason wasn’t all that bothered. The man of the month, old friend JP Maffray, took the bronze three shots in arrears.
Jim was chased home in B Flight in one shot increments by Irishman Gerry Roche and Aiden Murray.
Now here’s the reason Aussie Bob Watson was not to disappointed with his cont back loss - Bob was the sole heir to a very healthy two game rollover ‘2’s pot
Note: Lewiinski’s is situated on Pattaya land Soi 1, Beach Rd Soi13/13 near Walking Street. Anyone wishing to play with us just pop in and add your name to the list or call Colin on 089 826 0764. Transport is provided.

Murnin on the mark

PSC golf Bunker Boys @ The Ranch

Monday, June 3, Phoenix (Mountain & Lakes) - Medal
Dark clouds were gathering as we left Pattaya on the short drive to the Phoenix course, but fortunately we appeared to have chosen the right direction as the clouds were heading the opposite way, and we arrived at the course in bright sunshine. Thunder could be heard in the distance during the round, but no rain came our way and conditions remained very pleasant throughout the day.

Barry Murnin.

There’s a lot of cosmetic work being done around the course before the new owners take over in August, but the fairways and greens are generally in good condition. The only complaint today was that the greens on the recently reopened Lakes nine had not completely recovered from recent coring, and were considerably slower than those on the Mountain nine.
Barry (never accused of being “Mr. Consistency”) Murnin had one of his more spectacular rounds, with four birdies and two 9’s on his card, but still came home the winner with a net 69, four shots clear of second place man, Reg Smart.
1st Barry Murnin (13) net 69
2nd Reg Smart (28) net 73
3rd Lee Butler (17) net 74
Near Pins: Geoff Parker, John Graham and Barry Murnin (2).
Wednesday, June 5, Khao Kheow A & C – Stableford
It wasn’t a day for the fainthearted today as grey skies and persistent rain hung over Pattaya in the morning, and predictably a number of fair weather regulars failed to show up at The Ranch. However there’s always a small group of determined golfers who will set off in any weather, in the knowledge that here in Thailand, the conditions can be totally different just a few kilometers away.
As we drove up the 7 motorway optimism began to fade when we passed though a heavy shower, but once again the golfing gods were smiling on us, and we arrived at Khao Kheow to find the course dry and the car park almost empty. We set off with no others golfers in sight in almost perfect conditions (definitely the coolest day of the year so far) and the course and greens were in great shape.
Geoff Parker and Barry Murnin had a tough battle all day, with Geoff fighting off a late rally from Barry over the closing holes to hang on to the winner’s place.
There wasn’t a drop of rain all day, and after the round all the golfers who turned up agreed it had been a great day’s golf on a great course, and well worth taking the risk of setting off in miserable conditions.
1st Geoff Parker (15) 33pts
2nd Barry Murnin (13) 30pts
Friday, June 7, Crystal Bay - B & C – Stableford
A delayed start today, as we were forced to wait on the first tee for thirty minutes before teeing off behind another local society. As expected, it turned out to be a long day playing behind a large group, and most players were relieved to eventually get back to the clubhouse after a round which took the best part of five hours.
The course was generally in good shape and the weather was fine, so it was reasonable to expect that someone would shoot a high score, but in the event the scoring was very tight.
Barry Murnin, Geoff Parker and Tony Robbins were all playing in the same group and had a dingdong battle all day, eventually arriving on the 18th tee with all three players level on 35 points. Standing on the green, each player had a putt for par but Tony and Geoff both cracked under pressure, Tony managing to three putt from 15 feet, and Geoff missing a three foot putt for par! Barry Murnin also failed to make par but still took the honours, winning on the count back ahead of Geoff.
Following the presentation back at The Ranch there was much discussion over Barry’s newly found good form, which he attributes to slowing down his swing, the purchase of a new driver, and chipping tips from Bernhard Langer on the Golf Channel! Barry was generous enough to keep the beer flowing, as the discussion became more animated, and yours truly is heading out to buy a new driver this weekend in order to try and end the American dominance - but I think I’ll give the Golf Channel tips a miss!
1st Barry Murnin (13) 37pts
2nd Geoff Parker (15) 37pts
3rd Tony Robbins (14) 36pts
Only three near pins were hit, all claimed by Barry Murnin, who narrowly missed out on the chance of becoming only the third player in Bunker Boy’s history to claim all four near pins in a single round.
Note: The Bunker Boys are a PSC affiliated golf society, who now play out of The Ranch bar on Pattaya 3rd Road (in front of the fire station, and almost opposite the Buffalo Bar). We play three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, so if you enjoy a fun day out, and a friendly but competitive golf competition why not come and join us.
We meet at The Ranch at 9 a.m. for breakfast and transportation, and new players are always welcome. Contact “Buff” on 086 046 5091 or 080 605 5663 for all enquiries. You can find all the news, schedules and results on our website at www.bunkersociety.com. 

Golfnutter:US Open 2013 – A tribute to antiquity

This iconic photo shows Ben Hogan hitting his approach to the final green of the 1950 US Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club.

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Merion Golf Club’s East Course – home to this year’s US Open Championship – lies nestled amongst trappings of idyllic suburban life. It shares common boundaries with pristine back lawns of well-to-do residents, a college, and a commuter rail line. The sixth green lies within 150 yards of an 80yo church; its bells “comforting” golfers with their melodious peals every 30 minutes. The course, all 110 acres of it, is tiny when compared to the usual settings required for a modern-day US Open. This year’s championship could not have been staged at Merion without significant cooperation from locals.
The USGA’s rather brave decision to select Merion has a lot to do with recognising the events history, along with the legacy provided by this particular golf club. Merion has hosted more USGA championships (this will be its 18th) than any other club in America. And it can certainly boast many iconic moments in the game’s history, including this celebrated shot of Ben Hogan, playing his renowned 1-iron approach on the 72nd hole of the 1950 US Open.
This shot, played from 210 yards and into a stiff breeze, settled on the green from where he two-putted to make par. It enabled him to enter a three-way 18-hole playoff the following day, which he won.
What made the shot so appreciated at the time was the fact that just sixteen months prior, Hogan survived a head-on death-defying crash with a bus that shattered his pelvis. Doctors warned at the time that he may never walk again, let alone play golf. Hogan’s performance that day (36 holes!) was made more meritorious due to what many close to him described as his crippling pain.
The photo here, one of golf’s most famous, has long been recognised as the perfect gift for that special someone who has had to battle against overwhelming odds to achieve their goals. Pattaya golfer Stuart Thompson, currently battling serious injuries in a Canberra hospital, is a perfect case in point. For you, Stu.
The 18th fairway has a plaque marking the spot from where Hogan played his 1-iron. It’s a given that during this week’s practise rounds many pros will drop a ball nearby, and have a go. None of them would carry a 1-iron. They will probably be hitting 5-irons. That Ben Hogan, reckoned by many noted authorities to be the purist ball-striker of all time, needed a club four stronger than today’s pros, sums up the fear about Merion – it has been shrunk by technology.
Traditionally the USGA sets up its Open courses such that the winning score will be around par. Greenkeepers are given explicit instructions on fairway width, length and thickness of rough and green speeds. Merion’s fairways will be an average 23 yards wide. The rough will be penal.
But will it work?
The course, a par-70 measuring 6,996 yards, is short by today’s standards. Nine of the first 13 holes could provide pros the chance to hit wedge into greens which will be slick – unless it rains. The last five holes are tougher. Most will be hitting hybrids and irons off the tees due to the lack of length and the need to avoid the rough.
All four previous Opens at Merion have been won by shot-makers, by players who could shape the flight of those old golf balls around what has long been regarded as a beautiful, charming and testing layout. Merion is still known for its beauty and charm. It is hoped that advances in ball and club technology have not put paid to the latter. We are about to find out.
Who of today’s pros are best suited to such a layout? Who will win?
By the time this column is published the first round will be complete, which makes this exercise a mug’s game, but hey, it’s fun. First, a recap of things Merion:

· Short. Driver will mostly be left in the bag.
· Very narrow fairways. Rough will prohibit second shot to green.
· Greens hard and fast if the rain stays away. Favours good wedge players.
· The winner will have best “fairways hit” statistics.
· Will suit “thinkers” known for their ability to grind.

There are many other factors one could consider, but limiting it to these five, my top ten – with a view to William Hill odds as at 0735 on Monday 10 June – would be:

· T Woods: 9/2 - His weakness stays in the bag. Four recent wins and new GF!
· P Mickelson: 25/1 - Loves Merion and US Opens. Superb wedge player.
· G McDowell: 28/1 - T13 and T2 in US Open since winning in 2010. A grinder.
· J Rose: 28/1 - Leads Tour in driving (accuracy & length). Eighth in GIR.
· L Donald: 33/1 - A hard and dry Merion should suit him perfectly.
· J Furyk: 40/1 - Past champion who epitomises hard grinding.
· S Stricker: 50/1 - Renowned putter and wedge player. Short suits.
· R Fowler: 66/1 - Had a 4-0 match play record vs GB&I in 2009 WC.
· T Clark: 80/1 - Likes short. Consistent GIR. USGA will hope not.
· S Khan: 200/1 - Loved the way he qualified. Same as 2005 winner?
Go Merion!
Happy golfing,,
Golfnutter

Wolfram warms as the ‘Iceman’ thaws

Phoenix Members Golf Society

Tuesday’s winners pose with staff at The Relax Bar.

Mike Gerrard
As predicted, the Iceman Kristinn Helgason started the slow thaw this week and only managed to finish in 5th place today, Tuesday, June 4, with a score of 33 points. However it is fair to say that his handicap was cut by 2 strokes after the last couple of weeks good scores.
Taking over the winner’s rostrum was Wolfram Kruger with a fine score of 37 points, which was equalled by John Bartley, but with a poorer back nine he was pushed into second place. Bill Hewitt claimed third place alone with 35 points and in fourth was Sergio Volpi who scored 33 points, as did Kristinn, but Sergio’s back nine was superior.
The weather pattern seems to be changing as is it worldwide. This time of the year we expect blue sunny skies and cool nights. However the cloud cover at the moment is sending threatening storms all around Phoenix, but mostly, and thankfully, avoiding our little domain.
All three courses are now open and it has to be said that every week the course gets better. With the expectation of new owners we are all optimistic that in about one year’s time this course will be up amongst (if not) the best in the area.
Our near pin winners today were Bill Hewitt, Patrick Browne & Mike Gerrard (2).
Lucky draw winners (sponsored by our hosts The Relax Bar) were Harvey Trewran (free massage), Werner Scharz (free drink) and Adriano Reale (50 baht).
Today also saw the start of our new long running competition set up and sponsored by Mukesh Thakkar. It is called the M.T. Cup (Mukesh Thakkar or empty cup). Mukesh has provided a superb trophy for the eventual winner, which will be at the end of the year party (first week in Feb 2014).
Each month everyone’s score will be recorded and their best two of the month (from Friday and Tuesday) will be added together. At the end of the year the player with highest total points will be the winner and will also receive a special high class restaurant voucher worth 2.000 baht. This same restaurant is also giving a 1.000 baht voucher for each month’s winner as well.
Back to last week’s golf and on Friday, June 7, a meagre 32 points was the best score of the day, recorded by both Mukesh Thakkar and Paul Sharples. Mukesh had the better back nine so got the nod for first place.
We also had the three-ball team match to add the best two scores from the three players together. Amazingly the team of Paul Sharples, Mike Gerrard & Joris Goetschalckx just managed to win by one stroke from the trio of Steve Gibson, Gerry Hughes & David Lusha, who in turn were one stroke better than the team of Mukesh Thakkar, Granville Swanton & Harvey Trewarn.
Steve Gibson won 2 near pins, with Mukesh and Joris claiming one each.
The lucky draw prize of a free massage donated by our hosts was won again this week by Harvey Trewarn. He will be worn away with all the massages he keeps winning. The free drink went to David Lusha and the 50 baht to Granville Swanton.
Sadly poor Gerry Hughes was the only player not to receive any award today. All together now, Ah, shame!

New star at Beaver Bar golf

PSC golf from the Beaver Bar & Grill

As an average crowd arrived at the Emerald Golf Course last Friday, June 7, under threatening skies, but all participants were able to complete their rounds without any rain falling on them. The recent rains are helping the greens to improve over the past sandings and the fairway G.U.R.’s.
Long time player but not reaching the top spot before, was Roger Ison with 40 Stableford points to earn top honors for the day. Nearest to the pin was won by Roger Coe.
All returned to the Beaver Bar for lunch, refreshing beverages and awards. Larry again extends a big Thank You for all the support.

Russell rolls in to take Hua Hin honours

IPGC golf from The Tara Court & The Links

Last week we decided to go to on a trip to Hua Hin to take advantage of the cheaper green fee rates at this time of year. Golf in Hua Hin is usually very expensive but at this time of year all the courses are giving good discounts, which makes it reasonable.
We played Seapines, Banyon and Black Mountain and found all the courses in excellent condition, especially Black Mountain. There was a debate as to which was the best course and I think Black Mountain came out on top with Banyon a very close second.

Russell Goldsworthy.

We were very lucky with the weather as we got very heavy rain both on the way down on Monday evening and on the way home on Thursday evening, but for the three days we played golf there was no rain and it was beautiful.
Russell Goldsworthy saw about our trip on the IPGC website and decided to come from Australia especially for it as he had never played golf in Hua Hin and what a good decision it was. Playing all three courses for the first time he won both at Seapines and Black Mountain and also won the overall over the three days.
We played Seapines the first day and Russell won with 37pts, followed in by Russell Exley in second with 35 and Mark O’Callaghan third with 34. The second day we played Banyon where Vincent Gras won with 35pts while in second was Mark O’Callaghan with 34 and third was Russell Goldsworthy with 32. We left the best till last and played Black Mountain on the third day and Russell Goldsworthy was again the winner with 38pts and Russell Exley was second with 37, beating Frank McGowan in to third on a count back.
For the overall over the three days the winner was Russell Goldsworthy (H/cap 4) with 107 pts, second was Russell Exley (9) on 101pts, and third came Frank McGowan (15) with 98pts. Russell Goldsworthy and Russell Exley shared all the 2’s between them.
We will be going back to Hua Hin again in August when the green fees will be even cheaper so watch the IPGC website for details as numbers will be limited.
Note: The Tara Court Golf Group and The Links play every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, leaving O’Gara’s Bar and restaurant in the Tara Court on Pratamnak Rd and The Links on Soi Bukhaow around 10.00 a.m. Sign up either in O’Gara’s or The Links or ring Joe on 089 249 1364 or John on 080 021 1034 and they will book you in.

Cotterell’s carve up the spoils

The Billabong Bar Golf Society

Wayne Cotterell with wife Eng.

Wednesday, June 5, Green Valley - Stableford

The rain didn’t stay away for our game at Green Valley today - when we started it was raining and it only let up on the fourteenth. It wasn’t that hard but it was a little uncomfortable. However, with four groups we virtually had the course to ourselves.
Great to see Cottee back home and giving me some stick about the State of Origin going to New South Wales. Just remember it was only the first game and Queensland had to give you a chance!
Now back to golf, in third place today was Eng Cotterell with 34 points while second went to Wayne Cotterell with 36 points. The winner was Paul Sharples with a fine 37 points.
There were no ‘2’’s recorded today.

Friday, June 7, Plutaluang - Stableford

Playing our favourite loops at the Navy today - East and South - fortunately there was a large tournament on West and North with a shotgun start but there were not many people on our side, so it was a four hour round. While the weather was overcast we got no rain at all, I think it stayed around Green Valley and St Andrew’s by all accounts.
We were joined today by Peter Henderson, Brian Orr and Mike Phillip’s; Peter just having a new knee fitted he was in some pain but persevered and had a good day out.
Wayne Cotterell had another good day - scoring 42 points to take the honour’s by four points over Mike Phillips on 38. The scores went downhill from there with these two golfers being the only ones to break par.
The course was in great condition with only the odd skinny lie, all in all a good day out.
Note: If you are looking for a game of golf with some friendly golfers, give Bob a call on 082 204 3411 or call into the bar just off Siam Country Club Road, looking straight down Lake Mabprachan.

Markku Tynell lights up Crystal Bay

IPGC golf from The Haven

 

Monday, June 3, Mountain Shadow - Stableford

Having set off down the highway in good spirits and with great expectations, a little after an hour later the whole group could be found hunkered down under whatever shelter they could find as the rain pelted down.

 

Markku Tynell.
But that was just the start, as the thunder crashed and rolled across the fairways and lightning slashed through the whole course it became obvious that just getting back to the clubhouse would be fraught with real danger. So for the first time in a very long time, at least within recent memory, the competition was called off prior to completion and after a couple of hours wait in the clubhouse and the reimbursement of a 50% rain check on the green fee the sadder and wiser group returned to The Haven to attempt to extract some pleasure from the day, which most had seemed to manage by leaving time.
Wednesday, June 5, Greenwood A & C - Stableford
CSS 75 NC
1st Russell Gilroy (15) 33pts
2nd David Grist (8) 31pts
3rd Trevor Edge (19) 30pts
4th Terry Hodgkiss (23) 30pts
5th Trevor Schirmer (12) 29pts
After the disappointments of the previous outing, there were again high hopes among the players as they headed out to the first of two regular visits in the month to one of the preferred courses of the low season, where Greenwood was found to be, as usual, in tip top condition and very competitively priced.

 

Russell Gilroy.

Unfortunately, following very heavy weather over the preceding days the course played extremely long from the tee, putting scoring at a premium and with the best of the day unable to get within two of handicap the results became non-counting for upward review of handicaps.
The course was still indeed a credit to the green keepers who had managed to present it in good condition against all the odds.
Russell Gilroy led in a tired looking group after edging out David Grist on the last hole as David failed to score to add to two previous holes where he had similar results on the back nine, while Russell powered in with a better three points over the homeward stretch to win by two.
Trevor Edge added to his pleasure for the day with third place, together with the addition of a few jingling bits in his pocket, as he took advantage of the under performance by the Regimental Sergeant Major on the day but he had had to win a count back over Terry Hodgkiss, which he did with a better 17 to 15, leaving Terry in fourth.
Trevor Schirmer always seems to get a mention of late no matter what his handicap and over whichever course is played, and he did it again with fifth place another shot back.
Despite the difficulty of the course both 2’s pots were taken with David Grist collecting the first division and Terry Hodgkiss the second division.
Prior to the prize giving there were welcome backs for Russell Gilroy, Trevor Edge and Andy Pedlar, the latter two who were also departing as well, so there were farewells as well to add for them.
Friday, June 7,Crystal Bay B & C - Stableford
CSS 72
1st Markku Tynell (24) 42pts
2nd John Wood (24) 37pts
3rd Jens Gunnarsson (14) 36pts
4th Hal Hart (20) 36pts
5th Trevor Schirmer (12) 35pts
Following two fairly disappointing days again there was keen anticipation that a least there would be one day to take some pride in as the hopefuls looked forward to the open spaces of the B & C courses of Crystal Bay. Despite the recent weather the course was in excellent condition, it having benefitted from its exceptional draining qualities and with the greens also in great condition, being flat and true, the only players not to score well were those that had spent a little too long at each of the drink stops.
Markku Tynell had a day to remember as he returned his best score ever in Thailand after seven years of playing here, beating his previous best by four shots, to take the top spot on a high scoring day. His great round included ten three-pointers and not a single blob to mar a fine round.
John Wood, whose regular appearances are helping him to become a more consistent player, took second place after he returned his second best score in the Land of Smiles but even if he could have matched his best, he would have come up short against Markku’s outstanding effort.
Jens Gunnarsson started too slowly to be able to really pressure the two ahead of him but his remarkable inward half of two over gross for 23 points ensured that he took third place in a count back over Hal Hart, who dropped off the pace after a very promising start managing just 17 on the back nine and taking forth place.
Once again Trevor Schirmer, having claimed the longest drive once again, popped up in fifth with a solid one over handicap return.
Back at The Haven there were several wolf whistles when Alwyne Burly returned wearing what would probably be described as the worst combination of a horizontal striped shirt and extremely loud check patterned shorts that also managed to colour clash, claiming that he had learned all his dress sense from his mum many years earlier. Following a close vote he was allowed to remain in the bar as long as he remained seated but warned as to his future appearance.
There were no 2’s in either division.
Prior to the presentations there was a welcome back For Bill Bainton, taking time off from watching the ‘Welsh’ Lions on tour, and a farewell for Jens Gunnarsson, returning to sea for a few weeks and Mike Dabanovich returning to his regular sandpit to practice his bunker shots for a month.
Note. If you would like to play with The Haven group, you can contact mobile 082 219 0965 or call in to The Haven Hotel, at 185 Soi 13, between Beach Road and 2nd Road. All transportation to the course is arranged and you do not need to sign up prior to the day, but you should be there by 8.15 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on the days that you wish to play. A schedule of courses to be played can be found on our web site at www.thehaven-hotel.com.

An electric eclectic for all

PSC golf from The Golf Club

Hold the phone! Great shooting for Barry, Mashi and Phil.

Steve Ellison
First off to some important news: The Golf Club Kabinburi Road Trip is on for July 9-10 so get signed up soon as we only have 16 places available.

Monday, June 3, Green Valley (white tees) – Stableford

1st Jeff Cordeiro (9) 40pts
2nd Steve Little (6) 38pts
T3rd Paul Greenaway (8) 36pts
T3rd Geoff Doody (23) 36pts
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the competition know as an “eclectic”, it is a fun comp where you play the same course for 2 days and take your best score from each hole to get your “eclectic” score. This can lead to a lot of pressure on the second day as those holes where you may have stumbled on day 1 are now even more important. Handy tip: Don’t forget to keep your scorecard from the first day!
And so it was to be our Green Valley eclectic for early June with Pattaya’s finest out in full force. Day one saw perfect weather and an immaculate golf course in front of us. Phil greeted several ‘Darksiders’ who joined up with us on the first tee and the game was afoot.
It really does help to start off this two-day comp with a half decent first round, but this format can be full of surprises! 40 points is always hard to beat, and Jeff Cordeiro scored just that. Four strokes better than his handicap of 9 is a great round of golf, so well played Jeffrey!
That name Steve Little has been around for the last several weeks and once again Stevie had a podium placing with 38 points for second. Paul Greenaway and Geoff Doody shot to their handicap to tie for third to set the stage for Tuesday’s second round decider.
Tuesday, June 4, Green Valley (white tees) – Stableford
1st Mike Newbert (9) 39pts
2nd Steve Little (6) 35pts
3rd Jimmy Brackett (7) 34pts
The single digit handicappers took over the podium for today’s comp and left the rest in their dust. Day two saw Mike Newbert (not even in the frame yesterday) shoot his best and win the thing with a solid 39 points. Steve Little once again took second in his stride while our old pal Jimmy Brackett, just back from the Arizona sunshine, scored 34 for third place.
Jimmy ended up singing for his supper and treated us to a medley of songs (on Gabe’s guitar) as the electricity was being torn up on Soi Buakhao and left us in the dark. It was just like that scene from Titanic, and the band played on. We all survived quite nicely, thank you very much, and the lights were back on and Jimmy took a bow. Thanks buddy!
Eclectic Results
1st Steve Little (6) 49pts
2nd Mike Newbert (9) 45pts
3rd Phil Smedley (10) 40pts
I told you this type of comp can be full of surprises! Phil Smedley never factored in any podium placings, yet for the comp he got away with third place from out of nowhere! Great job Phil, and a heck of a comeback.
Mike fought hard but fell just short of Steve Little’s victorious 49pts, which is great golf and we are all glad to see Steve leave on a high note after a fortnight of fine shooting. All the best mate and see you in a few months with your Monthly Medal shirt.
Thursday, June 6, Greenwood (white tees) – Stableford
T1st Phil Smedley (11) 39pts
T1st Mashi Kaneta (14) 39pts
3rd Barry Collier (8) 35pts
The reports were all raves about the condition of Greenwood, one of our favourite golf courses in the area. What the heck got into Smedders? He started the week out slowly and then ended it with a bang. Our own Captain Phil Smedley took top honours with a terrific 39 points to end up a great week of golf. As a special prize, he will have a newly painted Toyota minibus all spruced up to drive the lads around our Pattaya golf course venues!
Congratulations to Mashi also with 39pts to share the win and Barry Collier who finally got on the podium with 35.
Note: The Golf Club is located on Soi LK Metro. We try to schedule summer “Sports Days”, so come join us for a seriously fun day out. Just call 085 434 3377 or see our website www.golfclubpattaya .com and for more information mail us: pattaya4golf @gmail.com and see updates at www.facebook.com/golfclubpattaya...  all handicaps welcome!

Trail running in Pattaya this weekend

Columbia Trail Masters coming to Khao Mai Keaw, Sunday, June 16.

The Columbia Trail Masters 2013 running event will take place at Khao Mai Keaw in East Pattaya this coming Sunday, June 16.
The 5th edition of the Thailand Trail Running Championship is open to all and will offer 4 distances as follows: 50km trail run ultra, 25km trail run, 10km trail run and 3.5km fun run/walk for children and families. These fun runs are designed to be a part of the local communities in the event and to promote sports, fair play and camaraderie amongst children. This initiative has proven very popular in other AMA events.
Trail running is a new and very fast growing sport that integrates physical and mental endurance, the great outdoors and adventure. When people think of running, they most often picture running on the road or running on a track. But, a lot of runners opt to run on hiking trails in natural settings. Trail running combines the beautiful outdoor scenery of hiking with the physical challenges of running. If you are the type that loves being in beautiful, outdoor settings, then trail running is something for you.
In addition to the running events, an Expo village will be set up for sponsors to display and sell their products and services and this will sit alongside a kid’s corner to keep the younger ones entertained. A post-race lunch will also be served in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
There is no age limit to take part in this event and prize money and trophies will be allocated in several age and gender based categories. Entrance fees are 1250 baht for the 50km race, 900 baht for the 25km race, 750 baht for the 10km race and 150 baht (Adults pay only) for the 3.5km fun run/walk. Entrance fees include a souvenir official race T-shirt for 50, 25 and 10km runners, a souvenir medal for all, and lunch for all.
To register, go to website www.ama-events.com  or contact Active Management Asia: [email protected]  Tel: 02-7189581.

Father Ray Children’s Home attends Chang-Everton Football Academy

The boys from the Father Ray Children’s Home and Father Peter (second right) pose with officials from the Chang-Everton Football Academy.

Derek Franklin
Each Saturday and Sunday morning more than five hundred youngsters attend the free soccer coaching sessions at the ThaiBev Football Academy in Bangkok. Boys, and a few girls, of all ages and from all sectors of Bangkok society arrive to receive training sessions from experienced coaching staff.
ThaiBev, owners of Beer Chang, sponsors of the UK premiership team Everton FC, as well as several Thai premier league teams, provide the training sessions for free, and have done for the past nine years. In almost a decade more than twenty thousand youngsters have registered for training and several have gone on to play at a professional level in the Thai Premier League.
The founding of the academy, which is also known as the Chang-Everton Football Academy, was one of the obligations of the Everton FC sponsorship deal with Chang Beer. Each year Everton FC send officials and coaching staff to the academy and the local coaches have worked together with the Everton FC staff to provide those attending with the best and most up to date training techniques.

Showing off his soccer skills.

Boys from the poorest slum areas of Bangkok arrive on foot to play alongside those who are delivered in the latest model of Mercedes car. But once on the pitch there are no social divides, everyone is expected to work hard, listen to what the coaches have to say and play together as a team. Players are expected to be on time, be serious about taking part, show respect to the coaches and also do well in their studies.
The soccer team from the Father Ray Children’s Home was recently invited to take part in a training session. Leaving Pattaya before the sun came up, it took a while to find the facility, but once there the boys were very impressed with the facility, which includes several full size soccer pitches.
After several hours of non-stop coaching the boys were exhausted, but happy in the knowledge they have gained new skills which they will put to good use the next time they have a competitive match.
Everton FC have said that they would like to be the first English Premiership team to have a professional Thai player, who knows, that first player may just come from the Father Ray Children’s Home.
More information can be found at www.fr-ray.org  or email [email protected] 

The coach made sure the boys put their new skills to good use.

The boys even helped to collect the hundreds of soccer balls at the end of the training session.

Mercedes-Benz Junior Golf Final attracts entries from 12 nations

Tournament organizers and sponsors pose for a photo following a press conference leading-up to the 11th Mercedes-Benz Junior Golf Asian Masters Final, being held at Burapha Golf Club & Resort from 12–14 June.

The 11th Mercedes-Benz Junior Golf Asian Masters Final is currently being played at the Burapha Golf Club & Resort this week from 12–14 June. The tournament is the final round of the Mercedes-Benz Junior Golf Championships.
A total of over 80 Thai golfers who have won through seven qualifying rounds held between September 2012 and May this year are competing for places in the Mercedes-Benz junior golf team, which will line up against top Asian junior golfers in the ZLW Cup at the Luxehills International golf club in Chengdu, China later this year.
They are also testing their skills at Burapha against a record number of overseas entries from Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Taiwan and the USA.
The Mercedes-Benz Junior Golf Asian Masters Final is being played over 54 holes, and comprises of both boys and girls events divided into 4 age groups, 12 and under, 14 and under, 17 and under and 23 and under. Six Thai winners, one boy and one girl from each age group, except the 23 and under category will be eligible to play in the Mercedes-Benz junior golf team which will travel to China in August. The travel expenses for the six golfers will be paid by Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Limited. Winners in the 23 and under class will get wild card entries into a Thai PGA or Thai LPGA Tour event.
Emphasis in the programme is placed not only on golfing skills, but also on educational excellence as the Thai junior golfers in the qualifying rounds gain bonus points for their grades at school. The higher the grade the more bonus points they receive.
Komkrit Nongsawat, General Manager of Marketing and Communications of Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Ltd said that “Golf enables us to approach key target groups that we would not be able to reach to the same extent through other sports. At the same time supporting programmes like the Mercedes-Benz Junior Golf Championships also allows us to keep in direct contact with our customers as over 50% of the participants in the championships are the sons and daughters of Mercedes-Benz owners.”
The 11th running the Mercedes-Benz Junior Golf Championships has seen a better than ever standard of golf, judging by the results from the seven qualifying rounds. The fact that a record number of foreign golfers are contesting this year’s final, highlights that the tournament has now established itself as one of the leading international junior golf tournaments in the region.

Buriram pile on the misery for Pattaya United

Pattaya United predictably fell to their twelfth defeat of the season when they were outclassed 3-0 by league leaders Buriram United at the Nongprue Stadium in Pattaya last Sunday.
Buriram’s Philippine international Javier Patino fired a brace of goals, the first coming eight minutes before the break, following which he wrapped up proceedings with a fierce shot into the top corner of the Pattaya net for his second in the 70th minute. Five minutes later, Carmelo Gonzalez tapped home the visitor’s third goal from close range to complete another miserable evening for Pattaya’s Dolphin fans.
The win allowed Buriram to extend their lead at the top of the table to 4 points after Muang Thong United, under the stewardship of new manager Winfried Schafer, lost 1-0 at Bangkok Glass to a goal from Piyachart Tamaphan.
Meanwhile Chonburi FC kept up their pursuit of the top two with a 1-0 win over Police United. Veteran striker Pipob On-mo scored the only goal of the game in the 64th minute.
The Premier League takes a short break now for one weekend and on the return to action, Chonburi will visit struggling Samut Songkhram on Saturday, June 22, while a day later Pattaya United will take the long trip north to play Changrai United.

Thai Premier League Results & Standings - June 9
Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Pts.
Buriram United	14	11	3	0	25	36
Muang Thong United	15	10	2	3	11	32
Chonburi	14	9	3	2	9	30
Suphanburi	15	8	5	2	11	29
BEC Tero Sasana	14	7	6	1	10	27
Bangkok Glass	15	6	4	5	2	22
Army United	14	6	3	5	8	21
Songkhla United	15	5	6	4	-4	21
TOT	14	5	5	4	-1	20
Chainat	15	4	7	4	1	19
Osotspa	14	3	6	5	-6	15
Police United	14	3	5	6	-6	14
Ratchaburi	14	2	5	7	-6	11
Bangkok United	14	3	2	9	-11	11
Chiangrai United	14	1	6	7	-9	9
Samut Songkhram	14	1	5	8	-10	8
Pattaya United	14	2	0	12	-20	6
Sisaket	3	0	1	2	-4	1
Results:  Suphanburi 2 v 0 Chainat, BEC Tero Sasana 1 v 1 Osotspa, Army United 2 v 0 Samut Songkhram, Chonburi 1 v 0 Police United, Pattaya United 0 v 3 Buriram United, Ratchaburi 0 v 0 Chiangrai United, Bangkok Glass 1 v 0 Muang Thong United, Bangkok United 3 v 1 Songkhla United

Ping Pub 2 take out Pattaya Midnight Cup

Ping Pub 2 receive the trophy after winning this year’s tournament.

Thanachot Anuwan
The 2nd Pattaya Entertainment Midnight football tournament reached its conclusion last month with the official closing ceremony being held on Wednesday, May 29 at the Chang all-weather football stadium in central Pattaya.
Organized by the Pattaya Entertainment Business Club and City Hall, the tournament was conceived to provide local football enthusiasts with an event outside of their normal working hours, to encourage them to participate in sport and stay away from vices and drugs.

Models take on VIPs in the match of the day.

The tournament featured nightly 7-a-side soccer matches and ran from May 8-23 featuring 22 teams. The eventual winners were the Ping Pub 2 team who collected the trophy and 50,000 baht in prize money while the runners-up were the Muang Jumlong team who received a consolation prize of 30,000 baht. All trophies and awards were presented by local public officials and dignitaries during the closing ceremony.
A highlight of the final evening was a fun game of football between the Pattaya VIPs and the young Thai lady models team, with honours remaining just about even at the final whistle.

BMX bikers take on Pattaya challenge

BMX racers take on the demanding PRC Tower Boat Circuit in Pattaya, Sunday, June 2.

Vittaya Yoondorn
Round 5 of the Fisherman’s Friend BMX Thailand Championship 2013 took place at the Pattaya PRC Tower Boat Circuit on Sunday, June 2. Narong Klinsurhai won the title after beating out a fellow Thai national-team rider in the final race of the five-round competition.
Only four points separated Narong from Jakraphet Witchana going into the final adult mountain-bike race but the contest between the two was decided when Narong, after trailing Jakraphet from the start, made a dramatic hill jump to pass his rival before the finish line.
Begun in Saraburi Jan. 6, the Fisherman’s Friend competition attracted 300 male and female entrants in categories ranging from riders under eight years old to over 40. The competition’s second round also was held in Pattaya on March 10.
Adm. Weerakul Thongma, director-general of the Thai Cycling Association, and Nongprue Mayor Mai Chaiyanit opened the final round, with the men’s and women’s adult races taking top billing.
In the men’s race, Punyapol Sornkla placed third following Narong and Jakraphet. In the women’s adult mountain-bike category, Nisha Prasertsree of the Fisherman’s Friend team placed first, Duangkamol Thongmee from Red Line-Bangkok Sports School took second and Macrider’s Thassaporn Khaosuwan third.
In the much-watched girls age 13-14 event, Pornsawan Jaidee won the final race after Pornpipol Hothong fell in the fifth-round face-off, but Pornpipol still managed to hold onto her championship lead and take the overall title.

Happy winners with their trophies.

Spectacular action as riders fly through the air.

Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

British Bar Snacks Friday Pool League

Crumpton Oaks Cider Monday Pool League

WKD Tuesday Darts League

Crumpton Oaks Dry Cider Wednesday Darts League

Nick the Pizza Friday 601 Darts League

Gordon makes winning return

Miss Nut back to form with win at Emerald

Dolly Dalton Jomtien Pool League

Mabprachan Pool Team Knock-Out

The Sportsman Monday Darts League

Pattaya 8-Ball Monday Pool League

Rain puts a dampener on Aussie challenge match

Ed Wyckoff wins a close one

Taylor-made triumph at Green Valley

Wylie triumphs on Phoenix return

Scott reigns supreme at Khao Kheow

Terry & Jean - Sunday’s best

Murnin on the mark

Golfnutter: US Open 2013 – A tribute to antiquity

Wolfram warms as the ‘Iceman’ thaws

New star at Beaver Bar golf

Russell rolls in to take Hua Hin honours

Cotterell’s carve up the spoils

Markku Tynell lights up Crystal Bay

An electric eclectic for all

Trail running in Pattaya this weekend

Father Ray Children’s Home attends Chang-Everton Football Academy

Mercedes-Benz Junior Golf Final attracts entries from 12 nations

Buriram pile on the misery for Pattaya United

Ping Pub 2 take out Pattaya Midnight Cup

BMX bikers take on Pattaya challenge