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Jim Ryan Team capture 2013 Camel Summer Charity Classic

Great support sees another record amount raised for the St. Camillus Foundation.

Tournament champions - the Jim Ryan Team.

The weather turned out fine for the annual Camel Summer Charity Classic held July 13 at the Emerald Golf Club in Banchang. 204 golfers played in support of this most worthy of causes, for the St. Camillus Foundation which runs the Camillian Social Center, just out of Banchang, in Rayong.
This summer’s tournament raised a record total of 1,061,735.00 baht, for the Camillians. The Camel Annual Charity Classic tournaments, since inception, have now raised over 8 million baht for the St Camillus Foundation.

Runners-up - the CR Asia Team.

The golfers teed off from 6:00 a.m. through 1.15 p.m. and a very special thanks goes to our registration folks, Thommo & Kh Tan, Goy, Mint and Leo taking care of wardrobe. Also, the organizers recognize the great support received and extend their warm gratitude to the management, staff and caddies from Emerald for turning the course and facilities out so very well.
A Texas Scramble was the format and the tournament had strategically placed suitable refreshments around the course to keep golfers strong and focused. After the game, the golfers and their families made their way, by 5:30 p.m. to The Camel Pub in Banchang where the staff there had prepared a pig on the spit and a sumptuous buffet.
Prize giving and presentations were hosted by MC John Chapman with able support from Rod. Many kind donations were made by some very generous folks and the organizers extend their thanks.

Camel Charity Classic organizers present a cheque for 1,061,735 baht to the administrators and children of the Camillian Social Center in Rayong, Saturday, July 27.

The tournament champions for the Camel Summer Classic 2013 were the Jim Ryan Team comprising of Jim Ryan, Phillipe Martin, Mick Cunnane and Damian Francombe, with a net score of 54.4. The runners-up (again) were the CR Asia Team of Glenn Ebert, Graham Hardie, Pete Cheshire and Craig Blacklock with a net score of 54.5. Congratulations to 2013 Summer champions and runners-up.
For the ten technical prizes this year, the winners were: Lance Hudson (Long Putt on hole 3), Kh Kamol (Near Pin on hole 5), Kh Bhumsit A (Near Pin on hole 7), Kh Kamol (Near Pin in two on hole 8) Kh Phakjira K (Ladies Long Drive on hole 9), Team Torgusson (Near pin in two on hole 12) Greg Soloman (Near Pin on hole 13), Hannafiah M (Long Putt on Hole 14), Russell White (Near Pin on hole 15), and Indochine Team 1 (Mens Long Drive on Hole 18). Congratulations to the technical prize winners.
The tournament organizers wish to sincerely thank all contributors for the generous support and for making the event the outstanding success that it was. Specifically, Terry wishes to thank Major Sponsors; CR Asia, AkzoNobel, Cooper International (CIS), Deborah Services Ltd, Expro-PTI, Thunder Oilfield, Sinto, the Friends of Camillians from the CDB Project in China and of course, The Camel Pub.
Terry also wishes to thank all of our other sponsors, The Barbeque Store, Boots & Coots, Crathco, Chromolox-Allied Building Services, FK International, Indochine Developments, Infinity Solutions, Jesters MC, Mammoet, MSL Co Ltd, NCE, Pattaya Sports Club, Q Cars, Sense of Siam (SOS), Souer, SPIE, TAS and Taylors Real Estate.
Additionally, the organisers wish to express their gratitude to the following local establishments for a bottle of spirits each for prizes: The Bar, Sport Bar, Beaver Bar, Rainbow Bar, Faces Bar, Blue Sky Bar, Offshore Bar, Khun Noi and The Camel Village Shop.
Finally, generous support was received from local friends and establishments, Barry Soanes, Ray Barrett, Rune Bye, Rod Carmichael, Chuck Callen, Steven Coulson, Craig Eastway, Faces Bar Juan Garcia, Garden International School, Dan Generette, John “Big Heels” Greenoff, Mick Grey, Gene Grigson, Dave Issit, Mac McArthur, Dave Monk, Tom Rafferty, Jim Ryan, Mark Sillimon, Mike, Larry, Scott Torgusson, Scott & Shawn McKiernan.
Many thanks from the organizers to all who supported and played in this fine tournament. We hope to see you all and your friends back for the Camel Summer Classic, in 2014.
In particular Terry would personally like to thank Lod and Tong for their herculean commitment, not forgetting Leo and Hubert bringing up the rear as this years organizing committee.
More information about the St. Camillus Foundation of Thailand and the Camillian Social Center can be found at: www.camillian-rayong.org/en/contact.asp.


Special needs riders enjoy ‘Fun Day’ at Horseshoe Point

Look Miew has a new friend.

Able the Disabled Foundation held a special ‘fun day’ for around 25 special needs riders at the grounds of Horseshoe Point on Saturday, July 20. They were accompanied by 20 riders from the local riding school as they took on several obstacle courses, show-jumping and a mystery tour.

Look Miew helps collect the matching discs.

The first tasks involved carrying around a coloured flag and collecting six matching discs, or answering a test compiled of six questions. The fastest times for each game won a trophy. The winner in the first category was Bee Sakultiew from the Father Ray Foundation while the young brain-box completing the questionnaire in the shortest time was Ohn Vajrasthira.

Gino collects his prize from Amazone mascot Ben.
The able bodied riders of Horseshoe Point then completed a mystery tour followed by either a jumping speed class round, or for the less experienced, an obstacle race. Times were added up and the fastest of the day in each category won a trophy.
Obstacle race/mystery tour winners were Korawij Devahistin Na Ayudhaya (1st overall), Melanie Toon, Charlotte Crabb, Katie Crabb, Coben Shale and Saffron Shale.
The show jumping speed class/mystery tour was won by Lily Mae Toon who was followed onto the podium by Sandy Buanmathong, Woraphat Sittiju and Saserach Tomongkol respectively.

Fork takes a ride.

A surprise at the award ceremony was an appearance by Cartoon Network Amazone’s mascot Ben who delighted the riders by individually awarding them their trophies. Organizers of the Horseshoe Point event would like to thank sponsor Cartoon Network for providing goodie bags, t-shirts, rosettes, medals and trophies. Amazone is the world’s first Cartoon Network water park and will be opening in Bang Saray in 2014.
Thanks also goes out to the Horseshoe Point resort for their generous help in hosting this special event.
Able the Disabled Foundation is always looking for reliable volunteers on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon. Please contact Sandra on Tel. 086 848 3684 for more information.

Ivan proudly shows off his medal.


Thai sailing yacht “Sansiri” makes history in 2013 Transpac Race

The “Sansiri” crew pose for a photo in Los Angeles prior to the start of the 2013 TRANSPAC Ocean Race. (Photo/Sharon Green/ultimatesailing.com)

The first-ever Thai entry in the world-famous TRANSPAC 2013 sailing race, “Sansiri” co-skippered by Thai sailor Patinyakorn “Ging” Buranrom, has written a new chapter in Thailand’s history books, claiming third place in Division 7. “Sansiri” crossed the finish line in Hawaii 12 days 14 hours 30 mins after leaving Los Angeles and having raced 4,100km across the world’s largest ocean, the Pacific Ocean.

“Sansiri” made the crossing to Hawaii in 12 days 14 hours 30 mins. (Photo/Sharon Green/ultimatesailing.com)

A race from Point Fermin in Los Angeles to Diamond Head, east of Honolulu, the Transpac is among the world’s great ocean races, and biennially attracts the world’s most talented offshore sailors and offshore sailing adventurers.
“Sansiri”, entered under the banner of Patinyakorn’s home yacht club, the Ao Chalong Yacht Club in Phuket, set sail from Los Angeles on Monday 8th July. Together with co-skipper Michael Spies and a crew of three, the goal was for a podium place in their division, and from early in the race, “Sansiri” was consistently in the top three of Division 7.
Patinyakorn, co-skipper of “Sansiri”, commented: “The toughest day in the race was the first day - all five of us were on deck sailing at high speed and we had no time to sleep or eat, we were focused solely on the race and we did very well in the early stages. It has been challenging, the toughest ever challenge for myself. I have had a fantastic experience, indeed it’s been the experience of a lifetime.”
Michael Spies, sharing the skipper duties with Patinyakorn, said, “Our aim was to keep south of the Rhumb Line as much as possible. This was a good tactic for most of the race, but towards the end a number of boats appeared to make better progress north of us, possibly getting some localised weather, and that made the difference.”
The crew on “Sansiri” faced many challenges during the race, including losing use of their communications equipment early on as they took onboard a lot of water due to the rain and strong breeze, and like many other boats had to contend with debris in the water. That did not deter them, however, as the crew battled to the very end, aiming for the podium.
“Over the last few days, the winds died and we lost time. We sailed well, our tactics were sound and pulling on everyone’s experience we finished third in our division, and we are all very happy with that,” said Patinyakorn.
“I have been impressed with the professionalism of Michael and the crew, and it has been an honour racing with them all. I am proud to be the first Thai competing in this legendary race and a third place against some of the best sailors in the world is something Thailand can be very proud of,” he added.
“The crew have been magnificent and sailed the boat well. Patinyakorn has been invaluable and has shared the skipper duties with myself. With the support of Sansiri I’m sure he will take this experience back to Thailand and be an inspiration for many of the young up-and-coming sailors that Thailand has,” concluded Spies.
“Sansiri”, a Tripp 40 design, was sailed by a crew of five including the two co-skippers. “Sansiri” crossed the finish line at 00:39:13 local Hawaii time on 21/07/13, recording an average speed of 7.6 knots over the race.
Patinyakorn will now sail onward to Australia and will back to Thailand in September.


Thai team tested at ISAF Youth Worlds

Thai champion Kamolwan Chanyim sails her Laser Radial during the ISAF Youth Worlds in Cyprus. (Photo/Icarus Sailing Media)

Teen sailors representing Thailand at the Sail First ISAF Youth Worlds 2013 were tested by formidable talent and fluctuating wind conditions at this year’s premier youth sailing championship held in Limassol, Cyprus, from July 13-20, which welcomed 351 sailors from 61 countries in eight classes.
Two-time Thai Laser Radial champion Kamolwan Chanyim, 17, who had been singled out as a medal contender in her class before the event, returned home without a trophy but with a very clear idea of what is needed to increase her odds of returning home with one next year, the last year she is eligible to sail in the event for those under 19 years of age.

Don and Dylan Whitcraft power there 29er class boat to another strong finish at the ISAF Youth Worlds. (Photo/ISAF Youth Worlds 2013)

After a grueling five days of racing, she placed 16th, with three finishes in the top 10 including a third position finish in which she led the gold medalist, Line Flem Host of Norway, to the first mark.
“I won valuable experience and insights into what I need to do to reach my goals,” said Kamolwan, 17, who aspires to be the first Thai woman to qualify for the Olympics in the Laser Radial class. “Because it has been a year since my last big international regatta, I lost my confidence and didn’t trust my instincts, thinking too much.”
With the support of new sponsor Kingdom Property, her objective is to attend more international regattas to hone her starting skills in large, high performance fleets, and to rebuild her self-confidence in strong, tricky winds, which were shifting up to 25 degrees and gusting up to 20 knots at this year’s event.
Last year, when she finished seventh at the ISAF Youth Worlds in Ireland, she was fresh from the Laser Radial Women’s Worlds in Germany, an ISAF Emerging Nations training camp in Indonesia, and her first Olympic qualification regatta in Australia. She credits her fourth place at the ISAF Youth Worlds 2010 in Turkey, when she was just 14, to lucky decisions in shifty winds.
This year, Kamolwan was part of the selective ISAF Athlete Participation Program, whose coach, Hugh Styles of the World Youth Sailing Trust, commented, “She has good boat speed but she needs to start in the first row to allow her to make her own decisions.” In one race where she had a clean start, she wisely chose clear wind over the obvious course others took, he said, adding “the Radial Girls had difficult starts, with a very short line and lots of boats.”
Although the top Asian in the Laser Radial Girls fleet, Kamolwan was not the only repeat contender in the ISAF Youth Worlds disappointed by her results. Great Britain’s Ellie Meopham who finished fourth last year, ended the regatta in ninth this year. Brazil’s Maria Cristina Khundson Boabaid dropped from sixth to 19th. And Greece’s Vasileia Karachaliou, who was also expected to be a medal contender, ended in 14th position.
Among other Asians in the 40-strong fleet, China’s Wang Yajie finished in 26th place, Hong Kong’s Sofia Marie Mascia in 29th, Japan’s Midori Tada in 30th, and Korea’s Jia Kim in 32nd.
While Kamolwan’s results suffered in higher winds, Thai brothers Don and Dylan Whitcraft, 18 and 16 respectively, rose to the challenge in them. Sailing in the 29er class, they placed 17th out of 29 boats with three finishes in the top 10 as well. This was an improvement on their performance in 2012, when they placed 21st in a fleet of 24.
“As the wind got strong, the boys found their rhythm,” said their coach Steven Thomas, 29er World Champion 2008.
“We do really well in high winds. With the winds of 15 knots gusting to 20 knots, it was ideal for our weight,” said Dylan, noting that teams that finished in the top five in strong winds were all composed of boys whose combined weight appeared to be over 130kg. Only the French champions, Lucas Rual and Emile Amoros, were able to perform consistently well in varied wind conditions.
Don and Dylan were heading to Denmark for the 29er World Championship Regatta, which was due to be staged from July 26-August 2 in Aarhus. Kamolwan’s next major regattas meanwhile will be the Laser Radial Women’s Worlds in Rizhao and the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Quindao, both in China, running from late September through late October. She also plans to sail in the Hua Hin Regatta 2013 being held August 7-11.
In other Laser Thailand news, Chusitt Punjamala, 15, finished 59th out of 105 sailors in the Under 16 fleet at the Groupama-OTP Laser 4.7 Youth World Championship, held in elusive wind conditions in Balatonfured, Hungary, July 6-13.


The return of ‘Deadly’ Smedley

PSC golf from The Golf Club

Steve Ellison

Monday, July 22, Green Valley (white tees) – Stableford

1st Phil Smedley (10) 35pts

2nd Chicka Smith (16) 33pts

3rd Henry O’Brien (18) 32pts

Just when you thought it was safe to get back out on the golf course, the Great White shark Phil Smedley sneaks up and grabs another victory off the visitors to TGC. Quiet and unassuming, Phil has gone about his business with little fanfare and just gets on with the job at hand. At the end of the day though, the score says it all and the Great White ends up on the top of the heap with 2 wins and a third for the week and a 35 here today! Well done Mr. Golf Captain Sir!

Birthday Boy Chicka Smith with Captain Phil Smedley.

Now you might ask, why is that nice guy Phil beating up on that Silver Surfer Chicka Smith? Definitely not quiet and unassuming, the little devil is not Tasmanian but from Oz and can still whip up a frenzy on the course as shown by today’s 33.

Tough as nails, Chicka is a regular visitor to our shores when his Mum lets him out and it’s always good to see him over here flying the flag for our Aussie mates. Chicka just celebrated yet another birthday, which is far more favourable than the alternative. Let’s not bother about any candle counting, shall we?

Terry Wagner back at the Club.

To round off the podium, that legendary Scotsman Henry O’Brien struggled a bit today but still managed to hobble off with a 32 to sneak in the back door for third place.

Another fine day at Green Valley, one of the best golf courses in town, and another fine comp organized by Phil Smedley.

Tuesday, July 23, Laem Chabang (white tees) – Stableford

1st Phil Smedley (10) 35pts

T2nd Dion Lane (12) 34pts

T2nd Tom McCarthy (21) 34pts

T4th Graham Dants (8) 33pts

T4th Harold Hart (20) 33pts

Time for the Tuesday time trip back to the Jack track. One of the best golf courses in Thailand, Laem Chabang has also won countless awards as one of the best courses in Asia. Usually overshadowed by the Siam Twins, we sometimes forget just how good this course really is.

Now is the time to play here, the Sports Day rate of 1,900 all in is a bargain for a course of this quality, and that includes caddy and cart. There’s only a few more weeks at this price so get yer skates on!

It was a very tight competition, and not one golfer managed to shoot their handicap! Starting on the low end of the scale, there was a tie for 4th that Hank and Graham shared with 33 points. That’s not such a bad score when you play the A & C 9’s of this course and reflects just what a great test of golf this course is.

Tom and Dion split the silver for joint second with 34 Stableford points but it was Captain Phil once again who took the top spot. The ‘Deadly’ Smedley just edged them out by a point to claim victory and continue his winning ways for the week.

Thursday, July 25, Greenwood (white tees) – Stableford

1st Terry Wagner (18) 38pts

2nd Mike Newbert (18) 36pts

3rd Phil Smedley (10) 35pts

3rd John Hutt (26) 35pts

Today we had Greenwood A & C on the schedule, and with a rate of 650 baht, it must be the best value in town. As it turned out, the comp was a battle between youth and experience and on this occasion, it was one for the old guys!

Terry Wagner, the Honolulu Kid, ended up with a terrific 38 points for the winning score for the day. Good for you buddy! Next best on the totem pole was a name that has been off the radar for a few weeks now. He had a spectacular run for quite a while, and today showed a return to form for Mike Newbert, the Montauk Mauler.

What’s that Phil, only a third today? Still, you have had a great week and congrats to our fearless Aussie Golf Captain who finishes on the podium once again to share third place with Englishman John Hutt. It is nice to see Gentleman John qualify for some of those handsome man vouchers finally!

Thanks to all who joined in for another week of great golf in Pattaya.

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!


PSC holds a swinging 2013 Summer Party

The Blind School’s choir captured the hearts of the audience.

Report Nigel Cannon / Photos William Macey
It was almost a full house for the annual PSC Summer Party at their regular venue of the Town in Town hotel on a fine summers evening, Wednesday July 17.

A good night to dress up.

The doors were scheduled to open at 6.30 p.m. but long before that a queue began to form. Outside there was a montage of various charity events in which PSC were involved. 6.25 p.m. and open sesame! On hand to welcome members and guests was Social Chairman Nigel Cannon assisted by Mike Coleman to ensure entry was made swiftly.
Once everyone was happily seated, Nigel welcomed all and reminded them that this was a party and an opportunity to spend time with their friends and to make some new ones.

Mike (Burapha GC) and Nirand (Green Valley GC) enjoy the evening

As Charity Chairman William Macey spoke about The Redemptorist School for the Blind, President Tony Oakes and Nigel escorted 11 members from that school, with helpers into the main room. They sang four songs, 3 in English, including Amazing Grace and a Thai song. The entire audience was spellbound, and after Nigel reminded all that whilst the children’s sight was impaired their hearing was not, the response was a thundering sound of appreciation.
President Tony then formally opened the party, announcing that the truly international buffet was ready and the Town-in-Town band would play music whilst everyone dined.

Suphattra took home a brand new 32 inch TV.

Once again Nigel took to the stage to introduce the evening’s musical entertainment, saying that it was the first time the same artist had appeared at consecutive parties, Pattaya’s own Barry Upton. By his second number he had many dancing and this continued through his entire 45 minute first set.

Am receives her cash prize from PSC President Tony Oakes.

Then it was rest time for Barry and raffle time for the rest. First Nigel expressed his appreciation to the Lewiinski’s ‘Lovelies’ and Michael Jeffery who moved around selling the raffle tickets. The scene was set, with Mike Coleman controlling the order of the prizes, Tony and Golf Chairman Joe Mooneyham ready to hand them out, little Bee Jackson waiting to draw the numbers and Nigel to call out the lucky winners.

Mike (right) and Tony present a cash prize to a lucky lady.

The first to be drawn was the major door prize of a 32" colour TV and was won by Suphattra Dulkys. Then followed the 20 raffle prizes and a score of lucky winners went home with something they had not brought with them! The winner of a microwave oven, Nick Shaw, asked for it be auctioned at a later date and the proceeds given to charity. The final two tickets (Committee and partners excluded) were to share 50% of the raffle takings – and 2 ladies went home with big smiles and a little more!

The dancing continued until midnight.

It was time for Barry to return and while he prepared, Nigel gave a reminder of Barry’s many talents. Then it was another 45 minutes of great music with many taking to the floor regardless of age, size or gender. It was then goodnight from Barry – see you at Christmas!
The Town-in-Town band then played more music to keep the place rocking with both Thai and English songs but by then it was mainly Thai ladies expending their energy whooping it up.
Tony expressed the appreciation to Nigel for another great party.
Speaking afterwards Nigel paid tribute to the management and staff of Town-in-Town who as usual provided excellent food complemented with first class service. He also said thatBarry Upton would be the star attraction at the PSC Christmas Party on Wednesday December 11 at Town-in-Town.

Barry Upton on stage and in full swing.


Rodney Hayes Memorial Medals

IPGC golf from The Haven

Monday, July 22, Mt. Shadow - Stableford

CSS 74
1
st Steve Bickle (15) 34pts
2
nd Rodney Hayes (14) 33pts
3
rd Kevin Blake (6) 31pts
4
th Mick Lowe (19) 29pts
5
th Adrian Davis (8) 28pts

As always the course was found to be in very good condition although, as seems to be the norm of late, the consistent heavy rainfall over the whole area meant that as usual the course was playing its full length plus a lot more and the CSS for the day reflected that difficulty as it moved out two strokes to 74.

Steve Bickle.

Steve Bickle returned in great form, uncaring of the conditions which seemed to affect so many of the rest of the field, he returned a solid two over handicap round that was just enough to secure top spot for the day.

Rodney Hayes, who was playing his last round of golf unbeknown to everyone, had his best round for several months and easily placed second when a putt on the last refused to drop, but as was always the case, he was just pleased to be out there and prize winning was a bonus.

Kevin Blake, who is still searching for the answer to an unspoken question, slipped into third after another round that would have been unthinkable just a few weeks previously, but with the difficulty of the course a major factor on the day third place was a commendable result with so many other good players unable to cope on the day.

Shuichi Kodaka.

Mick Lowe also did well to take fourth place with Adrian Cook having just one highlight of an otherwise very tough day.

There were no 2’s in the second division but Adrian Cook took the first division pot with a solo effort in the first division.

Prior to the prize presentations there were welcome backs for Phil Groves and Steve Bickle.

Wednesday, July 24, Khao Kheow A & C - Stableford

CSS 73
Division 1 (0-15)
1
st George Cullen (14) 33pts
2
nd Joe McArdle (13) 32pts
3
rd Trevor Schirmer (12) 28pts
4
th Phil Groves (7) 28pts
Division 2 (16+)
1
st Shuichi Kodaka (17) 36pts
2
nd Phillip Cass (20) 35pts
3
rd Gavin Hargrave (30) 35pts
4
th Mick Lowe (19) 33pts

Serge Straeten.

A good turnout for a course that has received a fair amount of stick regarding its condition, most of it warranted, meant the formation of two divisions with the cut coming at 15 and below as usual.

The general condition of the A course was poor although the implementation of a generous ‘lift and place’ anywhere in the fairways no nearer the hole, helped to some degree, as the management are obviously struggling to keep eighteen holes in play while undertaking some major renovations. This affected the general scores and saw the CSS move out to 73 for the day.

George Cullen came, saw and conquered during his first visit to play with the Soi 13 group with a solid return that was enough on the day to win ahead of playing partner Joe McArdle, who ran him close, and with the rest of the division a long way back.

Trevor Schirmer won a three-way count back for third with 17 points, in front of Phil Groves and Adrian Cook who had 14 and 11 respectively.

The second division was led in by Shuichi Kodaka with the best of the day level handicap round as the division proved to be a much closely contested affair. Phillip Cass took second place just a point behind after also winning a count back over Gavin Hargrave with a better 17 to 16 inward nine. Mick Lowe once again showed well, just two away, in fourth place.

Phil Groves and Geoff Potter shared the first division 2’s pool with one apiece whilst Gavin Hargrave made it a happy return with the lone one in the second division to sweep the roll over pool.

Before the prize presentations were made there were welcomes for the group from Adelaide that included Arthur Patton, Eddie Mathews, Chris Bonython, Ray Daws, and Rodney Graham, the latter having tried to circumvent the Obersturmbahnfurher by sneaking onto the minibus without signing in or paying, but 17 years of practice saw this attempt easily thwarted. There were also welcomes for Mark Hilliers and George Cullen together with welcome backs for Gavin Hargrave, Brian Johnson, Geoff Potter, Joe McArdle, Joe Peters and Declan Kelly.

In addition there was a bye-bye maybe bye-bye sung for Kevin Blake who was once again threatening to return to Sussex as it would soon be Goodwood Week, which is held every year on the course just over his back garden fence, but John the Hat was not taking bets on the trip actually happening.

It was especially noteworthy that Chris Bonython was a two-time finalist in the Australian Amateur Golf Match Play Championship, having won once, but now recuperating from major surgery and playing a little less competitively.

A big turnout meant the formation of two divisions again with the cut coming at 15 and below for the first division.

Friday, July 26, Greenwood A & C - Stableford
Division 1 (0-15)
White tees
CSS 74

1
st Jon Batty (9) net 71
2
nd Graham Davis (8) net 73
3
rd Alwyne Burley (15) net 73
4
th Chris Bonython (9) net 73
Division 2 (16+)
Yellow tees
CSS 71
1
st Serge Straeten (16) 69pts
2
nd Brian Johnson (18) 73pts
3
rd Gavin Hargrave (30) 73pts
4
th Phillip Cass (20) 73pts

With Phoenix still in a state of uncertainty following its recent acquisition by an, as yet un-named purchaser, and unable to change their pricing policy to suit the current market conditions, the two competitions were held at Greenwood which seemed by all accounts to have been a very good decision and was underlined by the very close and tight scoring.

As always with the monthly medals the cut was made at 15 and below for the first division, but another large turnout would have demanded that be the situation in any event.

The best of the day belonged to Serge Straeten whose three under handicap round easily took the second division medal and qualified him for the end of year Gold and Silver Medal competitions along with the first division winner Jon Batty, who had a much harder job keeping the chasing pack at bay.

Jon’s win came after returning a very good one under round that included an outward nine of gross 38, which was matched by second placed man Graham Davis on his back nine on his way to winning a count back over Alwyne Burley with a better 34 to 37.5, leaving Alwyne in third place.

Chris Bonython was also included in the count back, finishing with 38.5 after a very traumatic five over par on the second hole on C, with two OB off the tee, when a double bogey would have seen him out the winner.

After Serge’s fine round the minor placings were shared between Brian Johnson in second, after he won a three way count back with the best net 34, Gavin Hargrave, once again showing well, in third after 36 over the inward half and Phillip Cass, on the podium for the second time in the week, in fourth after a net 38 back nine.

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.

R.I.P. Rodney Hayes

Following the untimely passing of Rodney Hayes, a long time IPGC member and almost a permanent fixture during the daytimes and early evenings at The Haven, on the evening of Wednesday 24th July, Fridays medals were designated The Rodney Hayes Memorial Medals in honour of him and his contribution to and the support of the golf scene in Soi 13.
Rodney will be sorely missed by his many friends both here in Pattaya and in his home area of Manley, Sydney where he was a well known and respected member of the Wakehurst Golf Club, an ardent member and follower of the Manley Sea Eagles as well as a regular follower of sport at the Sydney Cricket Ground where he was a lifetime member.
Rodney will be cremated in Pattaya during the week commencing 29th July when his wife May and daughter Karen, together with son-in-law Kurt, will be able to meet with his many friends here in Pattaya to celebrate his eventful life.


Scribe shoots an eagle on way to victory

Phoenix Members Golf Society

Tuesday winners pose with staff at The Relax Bar.

Mike Gerrard
With a course in as near as perfect condition as you could wish for the scoring from our group on the July 19 outing was pretty poor. We had a nice turnout of players but all suffered with poor scores.
Our winner was predictable under the circumstances; when the scoring is so low then it is usually the lower handicapper who plays consistent that prevails. And so it proved as Mukesh Thakkar returned a score of only 34 points to win the day, with even worse scores to claim the other places: 31 points by Arthur Barrett came second and 30 points by John Clift took third. Doesn’t say a lot for the rest of us does it?
A near pin prize went to Mukesh Thakkar, and in line with the rest of the day no other near pin prize was claimed. This meant that three of them went into the lucky draw along with the other lucky draw prizes donated by our hosts The Relax Bar. So the recipients of the lucky draw were Mike Gerrard, John Clift & Peter Harris for the prizes of the unclaimed near pins and Mike Gerrard won the free massage and Joris Goetschalckx got the free drink.
On Tuesday, July 23, we were back at Phoenix and yes folks, you know when it is getting near football season again as you cannot keep that name Gerrard out of the news. Not that Steven Gerrard is a relative mind, but there are not many Gerrard’s in the UK - maybe my great, great grandad had a bike?
The scribe managed to collect a tally of 37 points today mainly helped by an eagle 3 at the Mountain 2 Par-5 hole: 6-iron from about 160 yards straight in the hole - not bad for a pensioner! (Nothing in the record books for that but as good as a hole in one – and I had one of those last year).
In second place with 36 points was Stuart Gordon and in joint third place were John Bartley & John Clift, both with 34 points with identical back nine scores.
The near pins were won by Tim ‘Chippy’ Mason, Heinz Roembell, Mike Gerrard & Stuart Gordon.
The lucky draw prizes were awarded to Peter Harris, John McCarthy & David Lusha.
Suffice to say the Phoenix course is in magnificent shape at the moment and with much work being carried out on the Ocean course it looks like being a great high season at here.
For information to join with our society for a day of golf, please call me (Mike) on 087 091 7565. Spaces will be very limited this year!


All tied up at Navy

The Billabong Bar Golf Society

Friday winners (from left to right) Graham Beaumont, Gary Ritchie, Jeff North, Bob Newell, Helmut, Geoff Couch, Simon Philbrook and Jim Bell.

Wednesday, July 24, Green Valley - Stableford
Green Valley in great condition was the word from the mouths of every player today; the greens were in grand shape and the course itself was manicured to perfection whereby you couldn’t get a bad lie anywhere. Greens staff please keep up the good work!
With six groups starting we were all away early and no rain as Shutts always says, “it never rains on a day when I am playing.”
Of late there has been the odd birdie ‘2’ but today there were seven of them - I think a record for the Billabong players. They came from Paul Greenaway, Wayne Cotterell, Lloyd Shuttleworth, Sel Wegner, Willim Lasonder, Neil Herd and Archie Armstrong, who is just back from a 2 month layoff with a bad back.
Taking fourth place in the stableford on a count back over John Player was Wayne Cotterell with 36 points. In third was Paul Greenaway with 37 points and beating Paul into second place also on a count back was Mal Roberts. Coming first was the consistent performer Sel Wegner with a fantastic 41 points - great scoring Sel!
Friday, July 26, Plutaluang –Scramble
Our monthly scramble at Plutaluang on the West and North loops was a huge success again with nine groups playing. The course was in great condition with fast greens and good lies on all fairways.
There are always some funny things happening on golf courses and today was no exception. I think everyone has heard of the legendary Moe Norman well Darl White tried to emulate him today on west six: having said the water was right where he would land his ball he aimed for the bridge and almost made it, just stopping a metre short.
Today was the first time I have ever heard of a tie in a scramble event but that was the result in this game. The worst score of the day was 61.4 and they got better from there on, with third place being 58.2 coming from the team of Barry Williams, Mike Turp, Mal Farquharson and wayne Cotterell. Now to the first equal the teams of Bob Newell, Gary Ritchie, Jim Bell and Simon Philbrook, and the quartet of Geoff Coach, Graham Beaumont, Jeff North and Helmut, both with a score of 57.5.
Our next scramble down here will be on the 30th August. The Billabong golf bar in situated just off Siam Country Club Road looking straight down Lake Mabprachan. Call Bob on 082 204 3411 if you are looking for a game.


Pepo signs off in style

Jomtien Golf with the IPGC

Treasure Hill (Div 1) podium: Martin Grimoldby, Terry Madsen and Lindsay Phillips.

Monday, July 22, Eastern Star - Stableford
A public holiday today and we were at Eastern Star with the group divided into 2 flights; 10-15 in division 1 and 20+ in division 2.
The best return of the day came in division 2 with Iain Walsh winning with 37 points. Tony Holehouse was second on 32 and in third place Glenn King beat Rodney Howett on an 18/16 back nine count back after they both came in with 28 points each.
Chris Voller was the winner in division 1 with 33 points, 1 ahead of Bill Bertram in second and Terry Madsen took third on 31.
Tony Thorne birdied the 6th hole for the only ‘2’ of the day.
Wednesday, July 24, Treasure Hills - Stableford
It was very gloomy as we headed up the 331 and the outlook became even worse as we turned into the course but everyone was adamant we start the round and we set off from the yellow tees 30 minutes ahead of schedule on a totally deserted course.
It was 5-18 in division 1 today and 20+ in division 2 and Tony Holehouse, playing off 23, took top podium position in the second division with 36 points. Speedy Gonzales, alias Pepo Frick, was second four points behind Tony and Gordon Everingham beat Colin James for third on an 18/15 back nine count back after they both came in with 30 points.
Martin Grimoldby was the winner in division 1 with 34 points and then there were three scores in contention for second and third places all with 29 points. A 17/17/15 back-nine count back ruled Chris Voller out of the placings and in the end Terry Madsen beat Lindsay Phillips on a 13/11 back-six count back, and there were cheers all round.
At 148 yards today the 17th provided a ‘2’ in division 1 for John Oxley and in division 2 one for Tony Holehouse, while nearest the pins were shared by Martin Grimoldby, Terry Madsen, Harry Vincenzi, Pepo Frick (2) and Jimmy Johnson.
Friday, July 26, Eastern Star - Stableford
A strong breeze coming off the coast today provided a tough test on some of the holes (especially three of the par 3’s) and this was reflected in the scores. After taking the management out last week to observe the course conditions there wasn’t much sign of real improvement, but we were told after the round that the course will be back to normal conditions for our round next Friday.
The cut today was 10-15 in division 1 and 17+ in division 2 and in his last game with us before a four month holiday in the US, the mad Austrian driver Pepo Frick topped division 2 with 37 points. Karl Flood came in second two points behind and Tim Hake was third with 29 points.
Ron Mathews won division 1 after beating Harry Vincenzi on a 14/12 back-six count back, both scoring 18 on the back nine and 33 points overall. Chris Voller was third with 32.
There are two rollovers in the ‘2’s now in division 2 to next Friday and one in division 1. Terry Madsen, Chris Voller and Roar Berger were the only players good enough to secure near pin awards today.


Golfnutter: Etiquette

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Etiquette: The overriding principle is that consideration should be shown to others on the course at all times – Section 1, page 18, Rules of Golf.

That says it all, really.

Despite etiquette being a major tenet of golf, it remains a subject only occasionally spoken of and seldom taught. It is unfortunate that in Pattaya knowledge of etiquette is left very much up to the individual. He or she, it is assumed, will already know all about etiquette from the conventions of their “home” clubs – yeah right.

And spare a thought for Freddie the Farang whose first exposure to golf is here, in Thailand.

About seven years back, a keen golfer I know introduced his then partner, a Thai lady, to golf. Like many natives, they would take a long lunch, or dinner, at a driving range somewhere in Bangkok, as you do, and hit balls – hour after hour. They would then have a hit on the nine-hole pitch-and-putt course attached.

He got more than he bargained for.

Being a competitive type, her thirst for matters golf really took off. The quest for a decent swing was matched by a keenness for a good short game. As her skills increased so did her pitch-and-putt scores. After six months she was justifiably asking to be taken on to a course proper to play alongside my mate in his competitions – not something he was all that keen on.

My mate’s defence was obvious and he resorted to it. Her response was predictable; “Ettakit? What is ettakit? Why you not talk about before?” she demanded, in a tone that stated she was far from happy.

Lessons hitting balls were then accompanied by lessons in course management, scoring, Rules, consideration to others, pace of play and so on. They played several rounds together on a 9-hole course, just the two of them, where the focus was on the how as opposed to how many. By the time he took her to Pattaya, for her first competition game, her exposure to etiquette was as good as or better than many golfers when first they are admitted to their golf club, back home.

Compare this to what happens to most golf newbies. Our golf societies don’t have many limitations to entry, nor should they. But we should give some thought to those new to the game. The normal assumption – that they will know enough about course conduct and etiquette to get by – leaves the golf newbie up the creek without a paddle.

Golf organisers need to be encouraged to mix their newbies with the more experienced players to ensure some transfer of knowledge. The experienced player should be prepared to do his bit for the sake of maintaining standards, even if this means mixing the 5-handicapper with the 35-marker on occasions.

Beginners and this includes those who introduce others to the game, need to realise that competition golf is not the place to be introduced to course conduct. Such ignorance is unfair on them, their playing group, and to the rest of the field.

Etiquette can mean different things to different people, depending upon where you learnt your golf. Here follows a list under four headings; Safety, Playing the Game, On the Green and Course Consideration.

Safety

  • Never hit if there’s a chance your ball might reach the group ahead of you. If it does, yell “fore” immediately, and make a point of apologising to the players concerned – at the earliest opportunity.

  • Practice swings – never make a stroke or practice swing in the direction of other players or caddies. Small stones, pebbles, twigs or the like often fly from the ground when people make practice swings.

  • Always check the area of your club’s arc when making a practice swing, especially when on the tee.

  • If green staff are in the area of your intended play, alert them. Green staff will normally have right of way.

  • Never throw clubs. I once witnessed a golfer, irate with his lack of ability, hurl his pitching wedge sideways – straight into the legs of my caddie. Not sure whether it cost him more in lost friends or baht, and I didn’t care. To those idiots who get off by throwing their clubs; there is one reason why you shouldn’t do it – you’re not good enough to justify getting that angry.

Playing The Game

  • The convention in Pattaya is to tee-off in order of handicap – lowest first. From the second tee on, the honour goes to the player with the best gross score on the previous hole. If there is no outright winner of a hole, then the order of play does not change from the previous tee. This teeing order does not apply if, in order to speed up play, your group decides on ready-golf – whoever’s ready, hit.

  • On the teeing ground, a player should not tee-up until it is their turn to play.

  • Displays of frustration are a part of the game. Continued outbursts of temper, however, are not. Yelling, screaming and continual high-volume swearing are not too far removed from club-throwing, in my view. Again, to those who think they have the right to impose their presence in such a way, I suggest your skills are simply not good enough to warrant getting that angry. Shut it.

  • Do not stand directly behind the player when he is about to play.

  • Always try to keep pace with the group ahead. This generally means your group should be about a half-hole behind. If this stretches to more than a hole behind, you should consider inviting the group behind to play through.

  • If looking for a lost ball, and it looks likely your group will take the full five minutes allowable under the Rules, then the group behind should be invited to play through.

On The Green

  • In most countries, the player whose ball is farthest away plays first, irrespective whether his ball is on the green or not. In Thailand, if your ball is the only one off the green, then it is your shot, even if you are closest to the hole. TIT.

  • Unless physically impaired, golfers, real ones, repair their own pitch marks. This, more than any other single action, shows which golfers learned the game in Thailand. “We don’t bother because that has always been the caddie’s job.” Rubbish! It is the job of every golfer in the four-ball to repair any pitch-mark they see, whether they caused it or not.

  • Never walk on someone’s line of putt. The area around the hole in particular is sacred ground. The first thing to note when you walk onto a green is the location of every ball in your group, then steer clear of their lines to the hole.

  • Do not stand on a line that is in the line of sight, either ahead or behind, of a player who is attempting to putt.

  • When marking your ball, ensure your marker is placed directly behind the ball. To those used to having their caddies mark their ball, be aware some will place their marker nearest to where they are standing, and replace it in a different position. This could result in a penalty.

  • If asked to move your marker, as it impedes another player’s line, do the following: Align the heel of your putter-head at a 90-degree angle to your ball marker, with the putter-toe pointing at a nearby tree or some other feature. Reposition your marker at the point where the toe of your putter touches the ground. Sometimes you will need to move the marker two putter-head widths. When it’s your turn to putt, repeat the procedure in reverse, ensuring your ball is placed back in the identical position it originally occupied. Be aware, very few caddies will follow this procedure. Best you do it.

  • Whenever other golfers are similarly required to move their ball, be the first to remind that golfer to replace his marker, before he plays from the wrong position.

  • The Rules state that pitch-marks only may be repaired. Some caddies will repair any mark they think is on your line. Their actions are your responsibility.

  • When replacing a ball marker, many caddies will thumb-press the area of green immediately behind the ball, at the point where they extracted the marker. This is illegal and can/could incur a penalty.

Course
Consideration:

  • Always repair your divots.

  • After playing from a bunker, always ensure it is left in a better condition than you found it. You should ensure your caddie observes this practice as well.

  • Courses have different protocols on where and how to leave rakes. Personally, I prefer to leave them outside the bunker, in line with the pin, shaft pointing back towards the tee.

  • Be aware that in Thailand golfers will be held accountable to make good any damage incurred to the hire cart. This may apply even if your caddie is the driver. TIT.

  • Should carts be permitted off the paths, golfers should observe the “90 degree rule”: make a 90 degree turn off the path toward the fairway to a given ball, and return straight back to the path, not along the route of greatest convenience.

  • When sharing a cart, drive to the first ball and drop that player off with his club/s, then immediately drive to the second ball.

  • When carts are limited to paths only, always take more than one club before approaching your ball. Especially so if you don’t know the lie or distance.

  • Keep carts well away from greens or hazards. Beware many courses over-water the area immediately in front of their greens.

  • Avoid using the putter-head to support you when near the hole. Especially noticeable when retrieving the ball after putting out. The green is not designed to support your body-weight whilst leaning on a putter.

  • When attending the flag-stick, hold it at arms-length and in a way the flag doesn’t flutter in the wind. Always stand away from the sun so the hole or putting line is not in your shadow. Loosen the bottom of the flag-stick before the putt, so it doesn’t stick when it comes time to remove it – which is immediately after the player has hit the ball.

  •  When laying the flag-stick down, always lay it off the green.

  •  It is normal for the caddie whose player will putt last to replace the flag-stick. If playing without caddies, it is good form for someone other than the last player to putt, to replace the pin.

Remember the Rules of Golf: The overriding principle is that consideration should be shown to others on the course at all times.. Do this and your thoughtfulness will be repaid several times over.

Happy golfing!

Golfnutter


Back from the ‘Dark Continent’

The Backyard Golf Society

Russell Benson celebrates his win with the staff at Blue Sky Bar.

Russell “He’s a Victorian” Benson returned from another hitch in Cameroon to win the Backyard Golf Society outing at Emerald last week. 6 weeks without a game was not a problem to Russ, his 38-point haul winning by 3 from two others - ‘The Quiet Man’ Anderton and ‘Foos yer Doos’ Cowe.
Near-pin was a bit of a fizzer this time with no player in our 3 groups managing to find and stay on the green so that is rolled over to the next outing.
There was a big spread in the skins with 4 each to Foos yer Doos and He’s a Victorian, 2 each to Jimmy 2 Stone, The Quiet Man and Dan the Diet Whiskey Man, 1 each to Golden Trowel’s Boyfriend and Second Hand Bob and 2 rolled over to this coming Friday.
Highlight of the after game activities was The Quiet Man’s generous spirit, buying 2 drinks (yes 2!) for young Lee in one the bars down the road. This will no doubt brings gasps of astonishment from most who know him and we believe the hot weather had a negative effect on his mental faculties. Surely this will never be repeated again.
Our Open Golf Championship pool was won by Yaya’s Delight, he paid 100 baht to Mike the Taxi for the winning ticket. Mike, who claims he never wins anything, will look back on that sale as a serious lack of judgment.


Tough going at Eastern Star

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

The Pattaya Golf Society chose Eastern Star as the venue for its first stableford competition of the week on Monday, 22nd July. The course was fine but fairways were very soft, with no run, and the greens were the best the group had experienced there for many a month, surprising everyone with some pace!
A combination of no run, heavy and humid conditions and a strong breeze made scoring difficult and for the first time in a long time the winning score was less than thirty points. Sharing third place with 27 points were Erik Anttonen, Mike Marshall and Ken Grimes. In second was Dave Edwards with 28 points whilst the win belonged to Rod Black with a total of 29 points.
There were no birdie ‘2’s and the Booby Bevy went to Phil Carter for the largest split figures of the day and a rapid descent from “hero to zero” status after three fine wins during the previous week.
Matthews makes
an impact
On Wednesday, 24th July the Pattaya Golf Society visited St Andrew’s to play a stableford competition and found a course in top drawer condition. The weather was fine and the day remained comfortable for golf.
Scores were relatively low but sharing second place were Tim Dale and Rod Black with 32 points. The top spot was reserved for Ron Matthews who recorded 36 points on his return visit. It was a creditable performance and included a two on the tenth to share the ‘2’s pot with Tim Dale, after his similar effort on the fifth.
The Booby Bevy was reserved for Kerry Jonsson after a 13-18 split. The day was ably stewarded by Rod Black as the group said “au revoir” to a few of its friends once more.
Narrow win
for Team Oz
The week ended for the Pattaya Golf Society with a visit to Mountain Shadow to play a pairs stableford event in an effort to add to the monies raised already this year for the group’s adopted charity, the Fr Ray Foundation Outreach Center.
The course was in splendid condition, the day warm and fine and a constant breeze made conditions very comfortable for the six teams. In addition to the format, Icelandic golfer Kerry Jonsson had also generously sponsored near-pins on all the par threes and these were won by Robbie Taylor (five and eight) and Craig Thomas (fifteenth). In the absence of a winner on the tough seventeenth it was decided to award the prize to Murray Edwards for the only ‘2’ of the day, on the fifth.
In the competition proper, Kerry Jonsson and Bryan Barrell managed 36 points for third place. In second with forty points was the high handicap pairing of Murray Edwards and Mr Len and both managed the strategy of scoring on every hole when the other faltered. For Mr Len it was almost “nosebleed” time as it was the highest he had finished on the leaderboard this year. But he is back! The winners, by one point only, were the canny golf wizards of Oz, Robbie Taylor and Ken Grimes with Ken performing heroically well.
The day also saw a final round by old friend Peter Masters before he leaves for fresher educational pastures in Indonesia and he leaves with the best wishes of all the group.
As always the fun golf day at the end of the month was a memorable occasion and a few more “greybacks” were added to the charity pot. Thank you and well done everyone!


Talbot takes back-to-back victories

Travellers Rest Golf Group

Richard Talbot - winner at Greenwood and Phoenix.

Andy Rich
While the cats away the mice will play and boy did some of our golfers made hay last week, knowing the great handicap adjuster is away in foreign climes and would not be cutting their handicap. I think you might hear some pips squeaking soon when things return to normal.
There was no golf on Monday as it was a Thai holiday and all the bars were dry for the day.
Tuesday, July 23, Greenwood - Stableford
1st Richard Talbot (19) 37pts
2nd Jim McNeill (15) 37pts
3rd Gary Bennett (17) 36pts
The TRGG headed off to Greenwood (C and A courses) on Tuesday and a very close competition ensued with all the leaders closely bunched. Richard Talbot carried on where he left off the week before by winning the competition on count back from Jim McNeill, both finishing on 37 points. Gary Bennett, the previous week’s hole in one star, finished third on 36.
Thursday, July 25, Phoenix – Stableford
1st Richard Talbot (19) 40pts
2nd Mod Chaviraksa (12) 39pts
3rd Jim Cleaver (15) 35pts
On Thursday at Phoenix (Mountain and Lakes) Richard Talbot again ran up 40pts for the second week in succession which proved too good for all the other competitors, although Mod Chaviraksa ran him close off the ladies tees and finished on 39pts. Our new father Jim Cleaver escaped from changing nappies for the day and finished third on a respectable 35pts.
Friday, July 26, Plutaluang - Stableford
1st Gary Bennett (17) 38pts
2nd Daryl Ottoway (8) 35pts
3rd Magnus Alvarsson (13) 34pts
The TRGG added in a day’s golf at Plutaluang (North and West courses) on Friday because Monday’s golf had been ruled out. Gary Bennett had a good day and amassed 38pts to win the competition quite easily in the end.
Good luck to all you golfers for the coming week and if you would like to play a round of golf with the TRGG, please phone Fergus Brennan on 086 056 7019 or pop into the Ned Kelly Bar in Soi Lengkee and add your name to the weekly lists which are posted on the notice board.


Phoenix scores are rising

PSC golf from Siam Country Resort

With the holiday on Tuesday and the associated price increases, it was decided to give golf a miss for the early part of last week. Thursday was as scheduled, with a visit to Phoenix, the Mountain & Lake combination being our allotted test of the day and it was welcome back to Owen after his cold sojourn to Australia, while Phill was still missing after being hit by a golf ball the previous week, (warning to all).

Owen with Phill in healthier times.

The weather was perfect for golf, with the course in good condition. From the white tees, a relatively short 6,300 yards and with ratings of 70.8 & 123 this course is definitely one of the most “user friendly” in the area.
Jeff Wylie (5) continued his recent good form to sign for 39 points and the win, ahead of Colin Quinlan (9) on 35. Near pins went to Brian & Jeff.
Note: Siam Country Resort, Restaurant & Bar is located just off Siam Country Club Rd, after going under the arch past the 7/11, turn right after 50 metres, with the venue on the left another 200 metres along. Golf from here is generally played on Tuesday & Thursday, with the Resort 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!


Wayco wins his second mug

PSC Golf from The Growling Swan

Peter Blackburn
Thursday, July 25, Eastern Star – Stroke/Monthly Mug
Due to the two day Thai Public Holidays this week this was our only outing for the week and was very well supported with 29 golfers after a late withdrawal due to sickness. We assembled at the Growling Swan in readiness for the journey to the Eastern Star Golf Course where the 14th Monthly Mug was to be contested and as there invariably is for this monthly event there was a fine representation from the Growling Swan Delinquents.

Gary Monley, Peter Grey & Martin Todd.

We welcomed Mark Stapleton and Vince Romero from Melbourne, Victoria but sadly said farewell to Warwick “Kiwi” Anderson, Neil Herd & Mike Quill who are returning to Geraldton in Western Australia and very occasional golfer Jeff Melon who is going back to Melbourne after several months here in Pattaya. Also, veteran Kevin Dinan was bade a fond farewell as he is returning to Ireland for a month or so.
Departing the GS right on time at 8.30 am we headed south in three mini vans and after encountering much drizzling rain during the 45 minute journey it ceased on cue as we arrived at the golf course. It was very quiet so we relaxed with a few practice putts and a hit on the driving range for some and sent our first four-ball away 10 minutes ahead of schedule at 9.50 am. The rain had stopped and the sun was out as we commenced and the course was looking really good with well kept fairways and greens.
With no-one ahead of us we proceeded in timely fashion and even though it was a stroke round we managed to complete the whole round in four hours & fifteen minutes. It was an enjoyable round with very good company on a very good golf course.
In addition to the Monthly Mug award we were able to have 2 grades with A Grade being for handicaps 0 to 20 and B Grade for handicaps of 21 and over with 4 prizes in each grade. There were also rewards for nearest the pins all the par threes and longest first putts on the 9th & 18th greens.
For the second time in three months it was Kevin “Wayco” Waycott (net 38 back nine and net 28 on the last 6 holes) who took out the Monthly Mug on a count back with a steady net 72. Losing the count back but winning the A Grade section was Martin “Toddy” Todd (net 38 back nine and net 29 on the last 6 holes), also scoring a net 72. Another count back was required to determine second & third places with two golfers on net 74 and it was Mike Allidi (net 36 back nine) just beating Bent Agerbo (net 40 back nine). In fourth place came Alain “Inspector Clouseau” Taddei with a net 79.
The B Grade was won by Gary Monley with a net 77, one better than Mark Stapleton in second place. In third spot came Fred Dineley with a net 79 and Geri Crilly (net 40 back nine) was fourth on a count back with a net 81 from Graham “Grunter” Buckingham (net 44 back nine).
Monthly Mug
1st Kevin Waycott (10) net 72
A Flight (0-20)
1st Martin Todd (9) net 72
2nd Mike Allidi (2) net 74
3rd Bent Agerbo (20) net 74
4th Alain Taddei (16) net 79
B Flight (21+)
1st Gary Monley (36) net 77
2nd Mark Stapleton (25) net 78
3rd Fred Dineley (26) net 79
4th Geri Crilly (26) net 81
Near Pins: 3rd – Neil Herd, 6th – Martin Todd, 13th – Ebrahim, 17th – John Pierrel
Long Putts: 9th – Ken Hole, 18th – Tony Olcorn
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 well won by Growling Swan Mine Host Peter Grey who naturally wore the cap with distinction in the bar. Presentations were of course back at the bar on this occasion and we thanked Peter Grey for his continued sponsorship of this monthly event and also for providing the delicious chicken dinner afterwards.
Toddy then did his usual fines session and paraded Deefa the Dog who collected many donations for the needy in Pattaya from our very generous Growling Swan crew. It was another very successful day and many of us stayed at the bar afterwards enjoying the excellent facilities.
Note: Growling Swan Golf, the home of friendly golf in Pattaya 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].


Kaneta turns on the style to win KPK award

PSC golf Bunker Boys @ The Ranch

Monday, July 22, Eastern Star – Stableford
Today was a public holiday and a bar closing day for Asarnha Bucha day (Buddhist Lent) so what better way to spend the day than on the golf course. Eleven players set off for the trip to Bang Chang on an overcast but pleasant day, and arrived at the course to find it busy, but fortunately we were able to tee off after only a slight delay.

Mashi and Raleigh with the coveted KPK voucher.

The course was generally in good shape, but the fairways were covered in worm casts following recent heavy rain, resulting in many shots being played with balls covered in mud. The greens here have improved significantly over recent weeks, but the rough continues to be neglected and some truly punishing lies (and lost balls), await the unfortunate golfer who strays just a few yards from the fairways on many of the holes.
Tony Robbins continued his steady run of form to record the best score of the day, one point ahead of Mashi Kaneta, with Mark West taking third place in his final appearance before heading off back to the U.K.
Since The Ranch was closed today, we held the presentation in the club house, before heading back to Pattaya in heavy traffic amongst the holidaymakers returning from a day at the beach.
1st Tony Robbins (14) 36pts
2nd Mashi Kaneta (15) 35pts
3rd Mark West (15) 30pts
Near Pins: Barry Murnin, Geoff Parker and Gerry Cooney (2)
Wednesday, July 24, Royal Lakeside – Stableford
The skies were cloudy and overcast as we set off for the slightly longer trip than normal to the Royal Lakeside course. We arrived at the club house almost exactly one hour after leaving The Ranch to find that we were the only players in sight, and the first group were able to tee off slightly ahead of our scheduled time, with a totally empty course ahead of them.
The fairways and greens were in superb condition and the weather was probably the coolest we’ve experienced so far this year, so conditions were ideal for someone to post a good score.
The player who rose to the occasion was Geoff Parker, who posted an impressive score of 40 points to take the top podium position ahead of John Graham. Barry Murnin recorded his best score for several games to take third position, and the lowest score posted on the day was 30 points, so clearly everyone enjoyed the course and the conditions.
The consensus after the game was that Royal Lakeside is currently in better condition than virtually any other course we’ve played in recent weeks (only the soft sand in the bunkers remains problematic), and it’s definitely worth the extra fifteen minutes or so travelling time.
1st Geoff Parker (14) 40pts
2nd John Graham (9) 36pts
3rd Barry Murnin (12) 34pts
Near Pins: John Graham and Geoff Parker(2)
Friday, July 26, Mt. Shadow – Stableford
The dreaded number of thirteen golfers turned out today for the monthly stableford competition sponsored by KPK Foods. The weather was bright and breezy and we teed off on schedule, but unfortunately we were out behind another local society so the leading three-ball groups were in for a long day.
The course was generally in good condition although the greens have been “half-cored”, but this didn’t seriously affect the putting too much.
We welcomed back Raleigh Gosney and he immediately re-instated the least putts competition which was won by Barry Murnin. After the game, Barry’s winning total of 25 putts for the round was greeted with some scepticism by those players who’ve seen his “yippy” putting style.
Mashi Kaneta produced a great score of forty points to win the KPK voucher ahead of Raleigh Gosney, with the ever consistent Gerry Cooney taking third place. Mashi’s win also brought him into contention for the July Golfer of the Month title, level on points with Gerry Cooney, but both of them trailing the leader Geoff Parker by two points, with two games remaining.
1st Mashi Kaneta (16) 40pts
2nd Raleigh Gosney (17) 37pts
3rd Gerry Cooney (13) 36pts
Near Pins: Geoff Parker, Gerry Cooney and Mike Johns.
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.


‘The Eagle’ soars to new heights

PSC Golf from Lewiinski’s Golf Society

Eddy Beilby (center) is flanked by Colin Davis (left) and Barry Copestake.

Sunday, July 21, Green Valley - Stableford
A Flight
1st Barry Copestake (15) 41pts
2nd Jim Bell (16) 38pts
3rd Clinton Hazlett (11) 38pts
B Flight
1st Eddy Beilby (21) 44pts
2nd Gerry Power (17) 40pts
3rd Martin Allard (22) 38pts
Thirty-two players squared off to contest the weekend bash at the traditional Sunday venue Green Valley. To say that Eddy the Eagle (a.k.a. Eddy Beilby) fresh from his European tour vanquished the field is putting it mildly. He was a Tigeresque three shots clear of the field! He is fortunate that he has an alias because the field had one in mind following his brilliant 44 points gross 85.
Gerry ‘the Irish rover’ Power showed his unaccustomed presence in B Flight is only temporary as he put together a rock solid 40 point silver winning performance. Malcolm Allard carded a 19-point back nine to secure the bronze as Mick ‘nine holes’ Beresford fell out to the unrewarded fourth spot.
Barry ‘the boot’ Copestake, a marvelous player off a 15 handicap, showed his class with a best in A Flight 41 points, bettering the Aussie Clint Haslett and ex Aussie Jimmy ‘A-K47’ Bell by three shots. (Jimmy is back to his English roots after the Lions and Ashes wallopings). Jim took the silver as Clinton received the bronze.
The shot of the day belonged to Brad Dieppe who launched his tee shot on the tenth hole out of bounds then took three off the tee to drive the green to within eight feet of the pin. Almost unbelievably he managed to sink the putt for a par.
Clinton Hazlett, Jim Bell, Yves Moutier and JP Maffray shared the 2’s pot.
Tuesday, July 23, Khao Kheow - Stableford
1st Connie Walsh (11) 35pts
2nd Jean LaRoche (13) 33pts
It was a relatively light turnout by society standards for the fine Dye layout at Khao Kheow. Irishman Connie Walsh returned the day’s top card, a solid 35 points. Aussie Paul Bray succumbed to the guile of Jean LaRoche as the latter took the silver with a count back.
Monsieur Serge Straeten was the sole heir to the2’s pot.
Wednesday, July 24, Bangpra - Stableford
1st Bruce Anderson (9) 34pts
2nd Connie Walsh (11) 33pts
3rd Guy Caniper (7) 33pts
B Flight
1st Colin Davis (17) 34pts
2nd Brian Byrne (16) 32pts
3rd Tony Cotter (16) 31pts
C Flight
1st Rod Brown (18) 40pts
2nd Eddy Beilby (21) 37pts
3rd Pat Adland (24) 32pts
The lure of the impeccably manicured and famous lightning fast greens attracted a strong field as always, but that didn’t prevent Aussie ace Rod Brown from carding a sizzling 40 points. This fine effort gave Rod the top spot in C Flight and the man of the match honours. Rod may not (and rest assured the field will be checking) recognize his new handicap.
The only other player to better his handicap on the day was the man in the bold print, Eddy ‘the Eagle, with an admirable 37 points. Pat Adland stood on the podium spot head bent as he gratefully accepted the bronze.
In A Flight, Bruce Anderson bettered Tuesday’s third place as he took the flight honours with a steady 34 points. Guy Caniper was locked up with Connie Walsh but a count back gave Connie the silver and Guy the bronze.
In the interim flight, the Donkey was as happy as Larry as his 34 points stood him on the top podium. Colin was two shots clear of Brian Byrne and another from Tony ‘the real right honorable’ Cotter.
Bruce Anderson, Kevin Rodgers, Jean LaRoche and Rod Brown shared the 2’s pot.
Friday, July 26, Mt. Shadow - Stableford
A Flight
1st Freddy Starbeck (13) 38pts
2nd Bruce Anderson (9) 37pts
B Flight
1st Colin Davis (17) 38pts
2nd Mike Jeffreys (18) 38pts
Freddy Starbeck, ‘The Donkey’ and Mike ‘the Welsh Wizard’ Jeffreys were all co-men-of- the- match with 38 points each. Freddy took the top spot in the premier flight as his score was one stroke clear of a couple of pay window specialists -Irishman Connie Walsh and Aussie ace Bruce Anderson. Bruce needed a count back to wrest second place from Connie who did have compensation in the form of a 2.
Meanwhile in B Flight, Mike Jeffreys and the Donkey went to a count back with the scales tipping in the Donkeys favour.
Jean LaRoche split the 2’s pot with Connie.
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.


Mashi mauls the field

PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s

Dick Warberg and Mick Coghlan with one of Bert’s finest.

Derek Brook
Wednesday, July 24, Burapha – Stableford
I have been here several times of late but always seemed to find myself playing the C & D Nines but on arrival today we found out we could play the A & B Nines. Now while the first two are a test, the A & B are the original and somehow are a great test and a pleasure to play. I started out in a good mood, always a good start to a round.

Mashi Kaneta
The good mood continued when we got to the start and were allowed to get underway early. Maybe the course was not as full as we thought. One of the things that puts off some of the golfers about this course is that you have to take a cart; for me no problem but we do have those who like to walk. On this nine you could walk quite easily, whereas on the other 18 holes you really need a cart, so some players do not go. They missed a fine day out.
So off we went and as it happens Mashi birdied the first. Now I would like to say I have never seen it before, but it gets sort of boring after a while. Sad thing is from then on I do not think he missed a putt; we all get days like this but Mashi does it regularly. The rest of us battled on.
The course was in pretty good condition if a bit soggy. The grass was also a bit long in places and it was nice to see that the grass cutters were out, even though it rained quite a bit. Not the throw it down type of rain, but the annoying spitty type that does not go away. Obviously the greens were fine as Mashi could not miss.
Soon finished we were soon into the restaurant, and it was soon noticeable that this was a ++ restaurant, and that always puts off the players. Sad thing is that after charging you 10% for service they always expect a tip!
Also annoying on this day was when one of our players got his change and found that it was wrong, so he called over the staff to tell them. It took him a long time to convince them they had given him too much change and they went away to try to work it out. Finally he had to go to the counter and show them why they had given him 200 baht too much. His only comment was that they did not even say thank you. Sad is it not.
Back at Bert’s we announced the results early. The winner, as you may have realised having had a great putting day, was Mashi Kaneta with 40 points. Just behind him on 36 points we had a count back that saw Derek Brook in second and Daryl Evans in third. In fourth was Ted Morris with 33 points.
Friday, July 26, Crystal Bay – Stableford
Crystal Bay is always a favourite of the golfers and it has been for many a year. While it is a bit of a ‘faded glory’ these days it is still a fine day out. On this day we arrived to find we were to play the A & B Nines and also the place was not particularly full. So we were able to get away a little early.
As it has of late, the wind was a major factor and blew strongly all the way around, but it in no way reduced the pleasure of a day out on the course. The fairways were a bit soft and the rough hard to get out of but the greens were fine, if a bit slow.
Soon around it was into the showers and a search for one that worked and had warm water, but the search was successful and I was pleased to see we had nice white new towels. Then it was into the restaurant that although showing signs of age provides decent food.
The winner today with a fine 38 points was Dick Warberg ahead of Mick Coghlan in second with 37 points. We then had Bob Watson in third with 36 points and Takeshi Hakozaki in fourth with 35 points. T.T.F.N.
Near Pins: Don Carmody, Tom Harrington, Henry O.Brien.


Mooneyham in fine form takes the medal

PSC golf from The Outback Golf Bar

Friday’s winner Joe Mooneyham (center) accepts his trophy from the day’s sponsor, Greg Hirst (left), with 6th placed Peter LeNoury joining them.

Monday, July 22, Burapha - Stableford
Although a Public Holiday, a great field of 47 Outbackers played Burapha A and B from the white tees, for a change. The course as usual was in top condition and the weather perfect and all groups finished under four hours. Quite surprisingly the scores were much the same as from the usual blues at the top end of the range but there was far greater consolidation of scores in the low thirties.

Waldo, on the right of his good friend Peter, in confident mood ahead of his win at Burapha on Monday.

We had three divisions down to fifth with Div A being largely a Kiwi affair, won by Kiwi John Low (38) from Scot Alex Graham (37), with Aussie Sel Wegner taking third on 36. John’s two partners in crime, Gil Mohi and Dion Lane, picked up the last two podium spots.
Stephen Blazsanyik recorded the best score of the day with 39pts from Rosco (37) and Paul Cain (35) having his last game before going home. Mark Kembrey improved dramatically from his poor showing at St Andrews on Friday, to take Div C with 38pts, four shots clear of Mike Quill on 34.

Andy Makara explains to John Player just how big it was.

There were an abundance of ‘2’s, as a result of the shorter tees – ten to be precise, from Gilvrey Mohi & Bob Finley (A3), Stephen Blazsanyik, Stephen Mann & Tim Knight (B3), Rosco Langoulant (B8) and both Alex Graham A6 & B8 and John Cunningham B3 & B8 got two each.
Back at the Outback, as it was a no alcohol day, many of the customers sampled the new fruit smoothies launched today at the bar.
Div A (0-12)
1st John Low (12) 38pts
2nd Alex Graham (9) 37pts
3rd Sel Wegner (12) 36pts
4th Gilvrey Mohi (6) 35pts
5th Dion Lane (12) 34pts
Div B (13-18)
1st Stephen Blazsanyik (18) 39pts
2nd Rosco Langoulant (15) 37pts
3rd Paul Cain (16) 35pts
4th Steve Poznanski (13) 34pts
5th Paul Rodgers (14) 33pts
Div C (19+)
1st Mark Kembrey (20) 38pts
2nd Mike Quill (20) 34pts
3rd John Player (19) 33pts
4th John Lawton (21) 33pts
5th Tim Knight (22) 33pts
Wednesday, July 24, Pattana - Stableford
We had no golf Tuesday at Phoenix because of the holiday rates and the holiday mood rolled over to today, with only 6 players at Pattana on the A & B nines, with John O’Keefe taking the win with 35pts from Steve Durey on 34 and there were no ‘2’s.
But the news of the day was that Jack had secured the venue for the “Race2Bkk” final as Lotus Valley on Wednesday 2nd Oct. The top 24 players available will have their point score for the year reset to zero and play an 18-hole stroke-play tournament for a first prize of 20,000 baht.
1st John O’Keefe (14) 35pts
2nd Steve Durey (17) 34pts
3rd Sugar Ray Handford (16) 32pts
Wednesday, July 24, Siam Plantation - Stableford
Jim Bryan was back with the 11 players at Siam Plantation on A & B today to record the only ‘2’ of the day and welcome back also to Ian Heddle who has just returned to Thailand for some R & R.
New York Steve did the damage again but only just managed to beat Paul Rodgers on count back, both scoring a very creditable 40pts from Alex Graham on 36.
1st Steve Poznanski (13) 40pts
2nd Paul Rodgers (14) 40pts
3rd Alex Graham (9) 36pts
Friday, July 26, Green Valley – Monthly Medal
The fine field of 35 players for Monthly Medal, sponsored by Greg Hirst of the DeVere Financial Group, produced some excellent scoring on a pleasant but breezy day here at Green Valley.
The course was generally in good condition apart from the obstacle course we were left with down the side of the sixth hole with all the recently felled trees making it extremely difficult to find one’s ball after a wayward shot, particularly necessary in stroke-play. There was also some GUR around the bunkers on the eighteenth, which had little or no effect on the field as most players were unable to reach them (the bunkers) with their drive.
As is often the case we had a few ‘if only’ stories and Sugar’s comes to mind, going out in 41 gross, three under his handicap only to lose his way on the easier back nine, to return in 51! But not so for Joe Mooneyham, who, after a double-bogey on the first, recovered to complete the front nine in 40 (four under his handicap) to return in 42 for a net 67 total; to win the day by two from Jim Brackett. Suzi got the better of this course at last to take third with a net 70, beating both Dion Lane and Dennis Pelly on count back.
Jim (77) just missed out on the low gross, which went to Ian Heddle with 76.
There were three ‘2’s from Jim Brackett (4th) and John Stafford & Peter LeNoury both on the 12th.
1st Joe Mooneyham (15) net 67
2nd Jim Brackett (8) net 69
3rd Suzi Lawton (22) net 70
4th Dion Lane (12) net 70
5th Dennis Pelly (11) net 70
6th Peter LeNoury (9) net 71
7th Steve Milne (13) net 72
Saturday, July 27, Green Valley - Stableford
Murray Hart couldn’t get his flights to match up in time to play in Friday’s medal, returning from his tour of Chile, but he was able to join the six other players today, who made up this Saturday outing. Welcome back to Mark Gagliardi, who when opening his golf bag this morning, discovered a mysteriously broken driver shaft, which wouldn’t have helped much towards his 17 points, sorry Mark! He went off to fix that later in the day and will surely bounce back on Monday.
Welcome also to Craig Blacklock (aka Blackie), not only known for his pool table skills but can also play golf as well, with 35pts today off a handicap of 9 to win the day.
1st Craig Blacklock (9) 34pts
2nd Tim Knight (22) 29pts
3rd Greg Hirst (25) 28pts
Note: The Outback Golf Bar is situated about 6km from Sukhumvit Road along Soi Siam Country. Call Jack on 081 578 1956.


Richardson a clear winner at Burapha

PSC golf from Café Kronborg

Thursday, July 25, Burapha - Stableford
1st Dave Richardson (23) 36pts
2nd Peter Fagerlund (17) 30pts
3rd Jean Morel (17) 30pts
Burapha was the test today on the A and B loops and after a quick check-in we were off A1 tee 45 minutes early under overcast skies but with a nice breeze all day. The course was in very fine condition with fast greens.
We flew around in just 3 hours and 45 minutes, with Dave Richardson emerging the winner with a tidy 36 points ahead of Peter Fagerlund in second on a count back from Jean Morel, both on a distant 30 points.


John Kepplers Cider Pool League

Results & Standings July 25

Team Pts. For Against Diff.
Brasshouse 51 163 97 66
Panitas 39 144 116 28
Ice Bar 33 131 129 2
Smarty’s 33 126 134 -8
Barking Frog 27 134 126 8
Siam Country Res 24 124 136 -12
Lucky Bar 24 118 142 -24
Pats Bar 21 122 138 -16
Sweet Dream 9 97 163 -66
Happy Day 3 10 16 -6
Results:  Siam Country Res 3 v 10 Panitas, Ice Bar 8 v 5 Sweet Dream, Smarty’s 7 v 6 Barking Frog, Pats Bar 5 v 8 Lucky Bar, Brasshouse 11 v 2 Happy Day


Legends Wednesday 9-Ball Pool League

Results & Standings July 24 (week 5)

Team P W D L +/- Pts.
Links Bar 4 3 1 0 20 10
Shoot Pool 4 3 1 0 14 10
Pook’s Bar 5 3 0 2 22 9
Legends Pool 4 3 0 1 12 9
George & Dragon 5 3 0 2 2 9
Mata Bar 3 2 0 1 14 6
Easy R-Con Bar 3 2 0 1 -2 6
Legends All-Stars 4 1 1 2 -8 4
Queen Vic 4 1 1 2 -10 4
Wet Bar 5 0 1 4 -22 1
Fcuk Inn 4 0 1 3 -22 1
Buffalo Jacks 3 0 0 3 -20 0
Results:  Easy R-Con Bar 11 v 9 Pook’s Bar, George & Dragon 13 v 7 FCUK Inn, Legends Pool 7 v 13 Shoot Pool, Links Bar 14 v 6 Legends All-Stars, Mata Bar 15 v 5 Buffalo Jacks, Wet Bar 10 v 10 Queen Vic


WKD Tuesday Darts League

Results & Standings July 23 (week 11)

Team P W L B/legs Pts.
Londoner 10 9 1 8 18
I-Rovers 10 9 1 6 18
Buffalo Jack’s 11 8 3 8 16
W. Tankies 10 8 2 5 16
Mee Chew Sports Bar 11 7 4 6 14
Shoot Pool Roxy 10 6 4 6 12
Crazy Eddies 10 5 5 5 10
Jantha Coffee House 9 5 4 4 10
Yates Bar 11 5 6 4 10
Shoot Pool 11 3 8 5 6
Scandalic 11 3 8 4 6
Mai’s Bar 10 2 8 4 4
Cum On Inn 11 2 9 1 4
Nervous Wreck 11 1 10 7 2
Results:  Buffalo Jack’s (2-1)-(4-0) v Shoot Pool Roxy, Scandalic (5-0)-(4-1) v Nervous Wreck, Shoot Pool (2-0)-(7-1) v Mee Chew Sports Bar, Yates Bar (6-1)-(1-0) v Cum On Inn


Saturday Super Pairs Lawn Bowls

 
The players pose for a group photo.
 
Police Colonel Kumphol Leelaprapaporn - the commissioner of police for Huay Yai - addressed the players at Coco Club last weekend prior to the start of a month’s league between the top 20 players currently in Thailand.
Once the games were under way it was clear we were in for a great day’s bowls and most matches went the time limit of 2 hours 15 mins or 18 ends. Only just, but probably the best result was made by ladies champion Lek paired with Thanom, who got off to a flying 5-0 start before beating the men’s champion Ing partnered with Boy from Bangkok by a score of 23-3.
 
 
Police Colonel Kumphol Leelaprapaporn rolls out the first bowl of the day to officially open the tournament.
 
The best recovery was from Ian (Mr. Reliable) and Dave (the Pro) who rolled back the years and a 10-2 deficit after 5 ends to beat Bus and Go 18-16. The highest score was from Coco’s Sue and Pukky with a 55-5 victory over Hua Hin Ladies.
Spectators are welcome to come to the Coco Club in Hua Yai over the following 3 Saturdays to sit at the bar and watch some super bowls. Play starts at 11.00 a.m.

Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

Representatives from the top three teams pose for a group photo.

Last week I reported that Café Kronborg was favored to win first place. Green Tree proved me wrong as they took all four points to upset Café Kronborg and they won first place. The big difference in the game was that Green Tree had a big advantage in handicap and also that Tukata Thompson had a great day with a 235 game and 566 series. Kran Nielsen had a 519 series for Café Kronborg but that was below her handicap.
Semper FI won the third place trophy after winning three points from Indiana. Tao bowled a 539 series and Joe Ferral had a 200 game for Semper FI.
Canada took three and one half points from Bavaria. All of the Canada bowlers bowled well with Wade Meyers bowling a 555 series, David Shaw a 535 and Lek Reaper knocked down 518 total pins. Jang Shaw bowled a 510 series for Bavaria.
Ooy Pluemkamon rolled a 209 game and 547 series to lead Jack Tar to a three point win over Brother D. Sue Murphy bowled a 225 game and 530 series for Brother D.
Aht Johansson bowled a 202 game and 512 series for VFW Post 9876 and they took three points from the Blind team.
Note: The new league will be starting in two or three weeks and we need new bowlers. You don’t need to be a good bowler because the handicap system will help you compete. Come out and enjoy with us as it is just a fun league but the trophies are really great and no plastic trophies are given.

Results & Standings July 26 (week 30)
Pos. Team Score Standings
1 Green Tree 4 - 0 72.5 - 48.5
2 Café Kronborg 0 - 4 70 - 50
3 Semper FI 3 – 1 69 - 51
4 Indiana 1 – 3 67 - 53
5 Bavaria 0.5 – 3.5 64 - 56
6 Canada 3.5 – 0.5 63 - 57
7 Jack Tar 3-1 62.5 - 57.5
8 Brother D 1-3 56 - 64
9 VFW Post 9876 3-1 55 - 65
10 Blind 1-3 22 - 98


Crumpton Oaks Dry Cider Wednesday Darts League

Results & Standings July 24 (week 13)

Team P W L Bonus Diff. Pts.
Legends Sports Bar 13 12 1 11 87 24
Mee Chew Sports Bar 13 11 2 10 51 22
W. Tankies 13 9 4 8 41 18
I-Rovers 13 6 7 5 -25 12
Yates Bar 13 5 8 8 -19 10
Scandalic 13 4 9 6 -31 8
Jantha Coffee House 13 3 10 3 -39 6
Mai’s Bar 13 2 11 1 -65 4
Results:  Jantha Coffee House (4-0)-(5-1) v I-Rovers, Mee Chew Sports Bar (9-1)-(0-0) v Mai’s Bar, Scandalic (0-0)-(9-1) v Legends Pool & Sports Bar, W. Tankies (7-0)-(2-1) v Yates Bar


 
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