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Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

200 Bowlers: Tue, Jang & Dima.

No less than four teams are tied for first place and the only thing separating them is total pins. This could turn out to be a very interesting league.
VFW Post 9876 won three points from Bavaria with Tue Pettae leading the way for VFW with a 202 game and 536 series.
Tea Party, bowling without Captain Joe Ferral, won all four points from Café Kronborg. Kronborg had only Captain Kran bowling for her team as the other two bowlers did not show up. New bowler Dima, bowling as a Pacer, had a 201 game and 523 series.
Sue Murphy bowled a 509 series to lead Canada to a four point win over Brother D.
Green Tree won three points from Indiana led by Noodle Russell who had a 501 series and Jang Shaw chipped in with a 200 game. La Montgomery tried her best for Indiana bowling games of 177, 177 and 189 for a 543 series but it was only good enough to win one point.

Results & Standings Sept. 13 (week 5)
Pos. Team Score Standings
1 VFW Post 9876 3-1 12-8
2 Tea Party 4 - 0 12 – 8
3 Canada 4 - 0 12-8
4 Bavaria 1-3 12 – 8
5 Indiana 1 – 3 10.5 – 9.5
6 Brother D 0 - 4 9-11
7 Green Tree 3-1 8-12
8 Café Kronborg 0 – 4 4.5 – 15.5


Crumpton Oaks Cider Monday Pool League

Results & Standings Sept. 9 (week 5)

Division 1
Team P W L +/- BP Pts.
Butchers Arms 5 4 1 13 0 12
Legends Pool 4 3 1 10 0 9
Shoot Pool 3 3 0 6 0 9
I-Rovers 4 2 2 5 1 7
Smile Bar 4 2 2 2 1 7
Links Bar 5 2 3 -2 1 7
Sweethearts Bar 3 1 2 -4 1 4
Pook’s Bar 3 1 2 -2 0 3
Nicky’s Bar 4 1 3 -16 0 3
Acorn Pub 3 0 3 -12 0 0
Results:  Nicky’s Bar 6 v 10 Links Bar, Pook’s Bar P-P Legends Pool, Shoot Pool P-P Acorn Pub, Smile Bar 5-10 The Butchers Arms, Sweethearts Bar 10-9 I-Rovers
Division 2
Team P W L +/- BP Pts.
Offshore Bar 4 4 0 20 0 12
Easy R-Con Bar 4 3 1 11 0 9
Shoot Pool ‘B’ 4 3 1 8 0 9
The Caddyshack 3 2 1 8 0 6
Mai’s Bar 4 2 2 2 0 6
Cheers Bar 4 2 2 -1 0 6
Dean’s Bar 5 2 3 -7 0 6
Wet Bar 3 1 2 0 0 3
Rabbi’s Elephant 4 1 3 -15 0 3
Wombat Bar 5 0 5 -26 0 0
Results:  Easy R-Con Bar 10 v 7 Dean’s Bar, Mai’s Bar 7 v 10 Cheers Bar, Offshore Bar 10 v 8 Shoot Pool ‘B’, Rabbi’s Elephant P v P Wet Bar, The Caddyshack 10 v 7 Wombat Bar


British Bar Snacks Friday Pool League

Results & Standings Sept. 13 (week 4)

Division 1
Team P W L +/- BP Pts
Legends Pool 3 3 0 11 0 9
Mata Bar 4 2 2 2 1 7
Acorn Pub 4 2 2 -1 1 7
Easy R-Con Bar 3 2 1 6 0 6
Butchers Arms 3 2 1 4 0 6
Pook’s Bar 3 2 1 -3 0 6
Sweethearts Bar 4 1 3 -1 1 4
Links Bar 3 1 2 -6 0 3
Shoot Pool ‘A’ 3 0 3 -12 1 1
Results:  Acorn Pub 10 v 9 Mata Bar, Easy R-Con Bar 10 v 6 Links Bar, Sweethearts Bar 10 v 5 Shoot Pool ‘A’, The Butchers Arms 10 v 5 Pook’s Bar
Division 2
Team P W L +/- BP Pts
FCUK Inn 3 3 0 8 0 9
Smile Bar 4 3 1 2 0 9
Shoot Pool ‘B’ 3 2 1 8 1 7
Dean’s Bar 3 2 1 6 0 6
Tie’s R Us 4 2 2 4 0 6
Old Thai Angle 3 2 1 2 0 6
Crazy Eddie’s 4 2 2 1 0 6
I-Rovers 4 0 4 -15 0 0
Offshore Bar 4 0 4 -16 0 0
Results:  Crazy Eddie’s 10 v 6 Offshore Bar, Dean’s Bar 10 v 3 I-Rovers, Smile Bar 10 v 9 Shoot Pool ‘B’, Tie’s R Us 8 v 10 Old Thai Angle
Division 3
Team P W L +/- BP Pts
The Rest Stop 4 3 1 17 0 9
The Stag’s Head 3 3 0 15 0 9
Mai’s Bar 3 3 0 12 0 9
Buffalo Jacks 4 2 2 3 1 7
Wet Bar 3 2 1 2 0 6
Connections 3 1 2 -7 0 3
The Queen Vic 4 1 3 -11 0 3
The Ranch 2 0 2 -6 0 0
Rabbi’s Elephant 4 0 4 -25 0 0
Results:  Buffalo Jacks 9 v 10 The Queen Vic, Connections 10 v 6 Rabbi’s Elephant, Rest Stop 10 v 6 The Ranch, Wet Bar 3 v 10 The Stag’s Head


WKD Tuesday Darts League

Results & Standings Sept. 10 (week 18)

Team P W L B/legs Pts.
I-Rovers 18 17 1 13 34
Londoner 18 17 1 13 34
Mee Chew Sports Bar 18 13 5 12 26
Shoot Pool Roxy 18 13 5 12 26
Buffalo Jack’s 18 12 6 12 24
W. Tankies 18 11 7 7 22
Shoot Pool 18 7 11 10 14
Jantha Coffee House 18 7 11 8 14
Mai’s Bar 17 6 11 8 12
Yates Bar 18 6 12 7 12
Crazy Eddies 17 6 11 7 12
Nervous Wreck 18 4 14 9 8
Scandalic 18 3 15 6 6
Cum On Inn 18 3 15 1 6
Results:  Cum On Inn (4-0)-(8-1) v I-Rovers, Mai’s Bar (5-0)-(6-1) v Shoot Pool Roxy, Mee Chew Sports Bar (3-0)-(7-1) v Londoner, Nervous Wreck (6-0)-(4-1) v Crazy Eddies, Scandalic (4-0)-(6-1) v Jantha Coffee House, Shoot Pool (7-1)-(6-0) v Buffalo Jack’s, Yates Bar (6-0)-(7-1) v W. Tankies


Crumpton Oaks Dry Cider Wednesday Darts League

Results & Standings Sept. 11 (week 5)

Team P W L Bonus Diff. Pts.
Mee Chew Sports Bar 5 5 0 4 21 10
Legends Sports Bar 5 4 1 4 15 8
I-Rovers B 5 3 2 3 9 6
I-Rovers A 5 3 2 4 5 6
Jantha Coffee House 5 2 3 3 -3 4
W. Tankies 5 2 3 1 -3 4
Yates Bar 5 1 4 0 -15 2
Mai’s Bar 5 0 5 1 -29 0
Results:  I-Rovers B (4-1)-(5-0) v Yates Bar, Jantha Coffee House (4-0)-(5-1) v I-Rovers A, Mai’s Bar (3-0)-(6-1) v Legends Pool & Sports Bar, Mee Chew Sports Bar (6-1)-(3-0) v W. Tankies


Legends Wednesday 9-Ball Pool League

Results & Standings Sept. 11 (week 12)

Team P W D L +/- Pts.
Easy R-Con Bar 10 8 0 2 30 24
Shoot Pool 10 7 2 1 48 23
Mata Bar 10 7 1 2 52 22
Pook’s Bar 12 7 1 4 30 22
Legends Pool 10 7 1 2 22 22
Links Bar 10 6 3 1 34 21
George & Dragon 12 4 1 7 -26 13
Legends All-Stars 9 3 1 5 -32 10
FCUK Inn 11 2 2 7 -32 8
Wet Bar 12 1 3 8 -52 6
Queen Vic 10 1 2 7 -36 5
Buffalo Jacks 10 0 3 7 -38 3
Results:  Buffalo Jacks 10 v 10 Shoot Pool, FCUK Inn 12 v 8 Queen Vic, George & Dragon 11 v 9 Easy R-Con Bar, Legends All-Stars 12 v 8 Pook’s Bar, Links Bar P-P Legends Pool, Mata Bar 15 v 5 Wet Bar


Veteran Morris almost shoots his age

PSC golf from The Growling Swan

Luca Santi, Niall Stuart, Fred Dineley & Ted Morris.

Peter Blackburn
Monday, Sept. 9, Bangpra – Stableford
The weekend was over and it was time to get back into the serious stuff – Golf! Bangpra has long been a favourite of many and the current Sports Day rate of 800 baht Green Fee is certainly excellent value for money even though after next month it will be back to “High Season” rates.
There was a terrific Monday field of 27 golfers signed up to play and when veteran Hugh O’Donnell turned up at 8.25 am looking for a game due to his golf at another golf outlet being cancelled, that made it an even seven groups of four. Three mini vans had been ordered so with a few travelling in private cars there was plenty of room for Hugh and he was of course given a hearty welcome along with our friend Bob Akapita from Gove in the Northern Territory of Australia, Mark Stapleton from Melbourne and long time Pattaya resident Rita Zoebelli.
We sped off up No. 7 and arrived at the course just 39 minutes later which meant we had plenty of time before our 10.00 am booked tee off and we were asked by the Starter to please proceed straight away which meant our first four-ball got away 10 minutes ahead of schedule at 9.50 am. The weather was fine but hot with very little breeze and the golf course was as ever in terrific shape with the infamous Bangpra slick greens all too eager to punish anyone with lengthy putts above the hole.
We breezed through the first nine in just over two hours but slowed down considerably on the back nine after catching up with a Japanese lady four-ball. Not to worry as it was a very enjoyable round of golf with excellent company and our eighteen holes were completed in four hours & fifteen minutes.

 John Davis, Paul Kennedy & Bob Akapita.

We had 2 Grades - A Grade for handicaps 0 to 17 and B Grade for handicaps 18 & over with 6 places in each grade. There were also rewards for nearest the pins on the four par threes and longest first putts on the 9th & 18th greens.
After having his best round of golf for many months, the visiting Bob Akapita won the A Grade with 35 points, just 1 point ahead of Mike Allidi in second place. With 3 golfers on 33 points a count back was necessary to determine third, fourth & fifth and it was Kevin “Wayco” Waycott (18 point back nine) taking third spot from Jayson Schembri (17 point back nine) in fourth place and fifth went to Sal Brizzi (14 point back nine). Another count back was required to decide sixth place with two on 32 points and Ebrahim (16 point back nine) claimed that spot from your writer, Peter “Blacky” Blackburn (15 point back nine).
The B Grade was won by John Davis who had 35 points and with 2 golfers having 34 points another count back saw Patrick Poussier (18 point back nine) take second place from Rita Zoebelli (14 point back nine) with Thientong Charoenrung fourth on 33 points. Graham “Grunter” Buckingham took fifth place with 32 points and in a count back for sixth with two players on 30 points it was veteran Hugh O’Donnell (19 point back nine) who edged out Max “Corsets” Bracegirdle (16 point back nine).
The golf course was as usual the winner on the day with no-one playing to their handicap or better but it had been a really good day at a quality golf venue.
A Flight (0-17)
1st Bob Akapita (17) 35pts
2nd Mike Allidi (3) 34pts
3rd Kevin Waycott (11) 36pts
4th Jayson Schembri (17) 33pts
5th Sal Brizzi (7) 33pts
6th Ebrahim (16) 32pts
B Flight (19+)
1st John Davis (23) 35pts
2nd Patrick Poussier (24) 34pts
3rd Rita Zoebelli (22) 34pts
4th Thientong Charoenrung (19) 33pts
5th Graham Buckingham (22) 32pts
6th Hugh O’Donnell (33) 30pts
Near Pins: 2nd – Mike Gosden, 8th – Dave Neal, 12th – Rita Zoebelli, 17th – Thientong Charoenrung
Long Putts: 9th – Rita Zoebelli, 18th – Mark Stapleton
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 by Paul Kennedy and he accepted & wore the award with pride for quite some time in the bar later.
Thursday, Sept. 12, Pleasant Valley – Stableford
It was a wet Thursday morning as we gathered at The Growling Swan in readiness for the journey to the Pleasant Valley Golf Course and there was yet another bumper field of 34 golfers signed up to play.
We welcomed Graham Rice from Gove in the Northern Territory of Australia, Peter Petroaillis from Brisbane and Italian Luca Santi currently working in Pattaya. It was sadly time to farewell Paul Kennedy who is returning to Melbourne and Bob Akapita who is returning to his work at Gove in the Northern Territory of Australia.
We departed the GS in three mini vans just a tad after our scheduled 8.30 am and proceeded to the golf course in drizzling rain but we were of course confident of an uninterrupted round of golf – well it almost was!
After just 39 minutes we arrived at the course and it appeared to be fairly busy as is only natural on this fine golf course at a good price and after waiting 10 minutes or so we sent our first four-ball away 15 minutes ahead of schedule at 9.45 am. There had been a fair bit of rain overnight so carts were not allowed on the fairways which meant preferred lies were the order of the day and as the fairways were somewhat soggy this did help considerably.
Apart from the wet the course was looking quite good although some of the greens were very slow and took some time to adjust to the pace. We completed the front nine in just over two hours & then the heavens opened but thankfully it only lasted about fifteen minutes and after sheltering for a short while we continued without any more interruptions. Four hours and fifteen minutes was all it took to complete the round even with the stoppage and I have to say it was very enjoyable to have played with another three of the Growling Swan Delinquents in Andrew, Russell and Fred.
We had 3 Grades - A Grade for handicaps 0 to 13, B Grade for handicaps 14 to 21 & C Grade for handicaps 22 and over with 4 places in each grade. There were also rewards for nearest the pins on the four par threes and longest first putts on the 9th & 18th greens.
We played off the white tees mainly due to the wet conditions so I anticipated some good scores but veteran Ted Morris had an absolute day out and almost shot his age (75) in winning the A Grade with a magnificent 45 points off his 13 handicap – Well done Ted! Another terrific score of 69 gross could only give Mike Allidi second spot with his 42 points and Peter Bye was third with 40 points with John Pierrel fourth on 39 points.
There were three players in the B Grade with 39 points so a count back was required which resulted in newcomer Luca Santi (22 point back nine) being declared the winner from Mark “Westy” West (21 point back nine) in second place and Alain “Inspector Clouseau” Taddei (20 point back nine) took out third place. Stu “Heineken” Rifkin finished fourth with 37 points.
In the C Grade Fred Dineley’s 39 points got him first place from Paul “Muncha” Moloney in second place. John Davis finished third with 35 points and Mark Stapleton was fourth on 33 points.
A Flight (0-13)
1st Ted Morrs (13) 45pts
2nd Mike Allidi (3) 42pts
3rd Peter Bye (13) 40pts
4th John Pierrel (11) 39pts
B Flight (14-21)
1st Luca Santi (19) 39pts
2nd Mark West (15) 39pts
3rd Alain Taddei (17) 39pts
4th Stu Rifkin (14) 37pts
C Flight (22+)
1st Fred Dineley (25) 39pts
2nd Paul Moloney (32) 38pts
3rd John Davis (23) 35pts
4th Mark Stapleton (25) 33pts
Near Pins: 5th – Mark West, 8th – Gavin Garfield, 13th – Luca Santi, 17th – Russell Calcutt
Long Putts: 9th – Peter Blackburn, 18th – Mark West
The Growling Swan NAGA Award was well won by Niall Stuart once again and he accepted & wore the award with pride. Andrew “Turtle” Allen then kindly paraded Deefa the Dog and of course collected many donations for the needy in Pattaya from our generous Growling Swan Golfers.
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].
We also play bowls out of the Growling Swan every Wednesday and Sunday. Sunday is Lawn Bowls and Wednesday is Indoor Bowls. All are welcome and for anyone that is interested the transport leaves The Growling Swan at 10.00am on each of those mornings. For more information please contact Paul Rennison on 0843 454 005.


Pattaya 8-Ball Monday Pool League

Results & Standings Sept. 9 (week 1)

Team Played Won Lost For Agst Diff. Pts.
Phimai Geordie 1 1 0 12 3 9 3
Crazy Eddie’s 1 1 0 11 4 7 3
Mata Bar 1 1 0 11 4 7 3
San Snack Bar 1 1 0 10 5 5 3
The Rest Stop 1 1 0 10 5 5 3
Buffalo Jack’s 1 1 0 8 7 1 3
Shoot Pool 1 0 1 7 8 -1 1
Mee Chew 1 0 1 5 10 -5 1
Rising Sun 1 0 1 5 10 -5 1
Connections 1 0 1 4 11 -7 1
Cum On Inn 1 0 1 4 11 -7 1
Parrot Inn 1 0 1 3 12 -9 1
Results:  Cum On Inn 4 v 11 Crazy Eddie’s, Phimai Geordie 12 v 3 Parrot Inn, Rising Sun 5 v 10 The Rest Stop, San Snack Bar 10 v 5 Mee Chew, Connections 4 v 11 Mata Bar, Shoot Pool 7 v 8 Buffalo Jack’s


Lee back with a bang at Navy

PSC golf from the Bunker Boys @ The Ranch

Monday, Sept. 9, Bangpra – Medal
A late, enforced change of venue saw us managing to squeeze our two groups onto the popular Bangpra course for our first medal competition of the month. The mix up was due to a major blunder by our schedule manager, who fortunately for him was absent on holiday.

Duncan Lee romped home at the Navy course.

The weather was bright and sunny and the course was in it’s usual excellent condition, with the greens as slick and tricky as ever. There’s one outstanding favourite whenever we play medal format, and once again Peter Habgood produced the best score of the day, finishing eight shots clear of second placed Geoff Parker.
We experienced one of those strange phenomena of Thai weather on the inward nine, when we had a brief two minute shower of rain, and there wasn’t a cloud to be seen in the sky!
All in all a great day despite the late change of venue, and our booking scheduler is in for some serious stick when he returns to Pattaya next week.
1st Peter Habgood (19) net 70
2nd Geoff Parker (14) net 78
3rd P.J. Redmond (26) net 79
Near Pins: Geoff Cox and Geoff Parker
Wednesday, Sept. 11, Burapha - Stableford
On previous visits to Burapha, taking advantage of the summer Sports Day promotion, the course has been busy, but today it was relatively quiet and we were able to tee off a few minutes before our scheduled tee time.
Once again the weather was bright and sunny and we elected to play off the shorter white tees on the more difficult C and D nines. The course was in great condition, but it appears there must be a tournament planned soon because the rough is being allowed to grow to professional standard, and presents some real difficulty for the amateur golfer.
Today was a perfect example of the joys of low season golf, playing a top quality course in near perfect conditions, and the round was completed in three and a half hours. Ken Young managed to stay out of most of the trouble and recorded his second successive victory in his last two starts, finishing one point ahead of Geoff Parker.
Ken also managed to claim his first near pin prize of the year to date, so was in jubilant mood at the presentation back at The Ranch
1st Ken Young (28) 38pts
2nd Geoff Parker (14) 37pts
3rd Mashi Kaneta (14) 36pts
Near Pins: Geoff Hart, Geoff Parker and Ken Young.
Friday, Sept. 13, Plutuluang East & South – Stableford
It was a grey, cloudy morning as we set off for the trip to Sattahip, and the prospects of a rain-free round didn’t look good. Our four groups tee’d off on schedule with a very light drizzle falling for the first three holes, but then the clouds cleared away and the rest of the round was completed in dry, cool conditions. The course was generally in good shape, although the fairways were soggy in places from overnight rain.
We were welcoming back Duncan Lee after a prolonged stay in U.K., and he promptly abused his welcome by romping home with 40 points! John Graham took second place on a count back ahead of Roger Privett, who faded on the back nine after scoring an impressive 22 points on the front nine.
We also had the pleasure of the company of the boss of The Ranch, khun Buff (who was playing only his third game of the year) yet he managed to secure a near pin prize, which earned the biggest cheer of the evening at the presentation
1st Duncan Lee (15) 40pts
2ndJohn Graham (9) 36pts
3rd Roger Privett (17) 36ps
Near Pins: Dave Keats, Geoff Parker, John Graham and Buff Stuart.
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.  


Walkley comes up trumps

PSC golf from Siam Country Resort

Tuesday, Sept. 10,
Bangpra - Stableford
On Tuesday we journeyed to Bangpra to take on the course from the white tees at a tick under 6,500 yards. The layout was in good condition, with the greens being hard and fast, especially downhill.

Owen Walkley.

Coming to terms best with the course was Owen Walkley (14) who fired a respectable 35 points to finish ahead of Martin Hayes (13), who edged Brian Maddox (21) on count back 17/13 after both signed for 30 points.
Near pins were shared between Paddy & Brian.
Thursday, Sept. 12,
Pattana - Stableford
Thursday saw us visit Pattana, with the B& C combination our test of the day. Despite our organisor’s best efforts to get a good deal for our golfers, circumstances conspired to provide a poor turnout for a good course. Given the below par turnout we decided to not have a formal competition, with our low markers playing from the blue tees at 7100+ yards for the challenge while others played matchplay from the whites at a still challenging 6700 yards. A good day was had as the rain stayed away until after completion of the round.
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!


It’s a Viking invasion

PSC golf from Lewiinski’s Golf Society

Sunday winners Freddy Starbeck and Don Lehmer with Lewiinski’s golf manager Colin Davis (left).

Sunday, Sept. 8, Green Valley - Monthly Medal
A Flight
1st Freddy Starbeck (14) net 68
2nd Dave Driscoll (15) net 69
3rd Clinton Hazlett (8) net 70
B Flight
1st Don Lehmer (20) net 70
2nd Pierre Bietry (16) net 71
3rd Eddy Beilby (19) net 71
Near Pins: No 4 Dave Driscoll, No 9 Mark Robinson, No 12 Jez Lees, No 16 Vic Hester
It seems he receives a compliment every week for his ever improving play, and there is no reason that should not continue as Freddy ‘Star-struck’ put the lead crystal glass, emblematic of Lewiinski’s monthly medal, on his shelf. As all our readers will know, Freddy also gets his name etched on the Lewiinski’s wall of shame and an invitation to the year-end Gold Medal.

Christian Boysen.

Freddy took out this month’s medal by clearing his A Flight mates Dave Driscoll (net 69) and the pair of Clinton Hazlett and ‘Broad more’ Bob Newell both locked on 70’s; Bob’s no-score on the 18th hole proving fatal to him in the resulting count back.
B Flight was led home by Don ‘the ladies man’ Lehmer with a impressive net 70. Don was followed up the podium steps by two fine players, Pierre Bietry and Eddy ‘the Eagle’ Beilby. Pierre prevailed in the count back as he had the better mathematics on inward nine.
John Bhang, Vic Hester and Chris Davison shared the 2’s pot.
Tuesday, Sept. 10, Laem Chabang A & B - Stableford
A Flight
1st JJ Harney (13) 38pts
2nd John Pierrel (11) 38pts
B Flight
1st Christian Boysen (27) 40pts
2nd Freddy Starbeck (14) 40pts
The already courageous lot that turn up whenever the impeccable Laem Chabang is on offer were further emboldened when presented with the easiest of permutations of the nines, Mountain A and Lake B. Notwithstanding their zeal, the course showed its teeth to all save the society’s two Vikings in B Flight and the two podium winners of A.
Christian Boysen and Freddy Starbeck shared the men of the match honors and the B Flight top spots with 40 sparkling points each; the count back falling in Christians favor. Christian has now amassed 92 points in 2 of his last 3 outings with the society, as Freddy with Sunday’s monthly medal under his belt made it two on the trot.
A Flight not to be outdone had its own count back drama with JJ Harney and podium regular John Pierrel locked on 38 point returns. JJ maths added up the better and he also shared the 2’s pot with Hans Stoffell.
Wednesday, Sept. 11, St. Andrews – Stableford
A Flight
1st Kevin Rogers (11) 39pts
2nd Bill Winslow (4) 35pts
3rd Hans Stoffal (12) 35pts
B Flight
1st Jean LaRouche (16) 38pts
2nd Freddy Starbeck (14) 37pts
3rd Nick Shaw (16) 36pts
C Flight
1st Jimmy Day (18) 40 pts
2nd Christian Boysen (27) 37pts
3rd Marlene Prudden (23) 35pts
It has its detractors, but St Andrews provides a marvelous test and enhances the golf diversity of the Eastern Seaboard. The society doesn’t play it often, perhaps not often enough, but a fine field was willing to take on the challenge.
A three flight field was led by C Flight Co. Wicklow man Jimmy ‘good’ Day who had a fine 40 points that earned Jimmy the man of the match. Half of the title guys took the silver as Denmark’s Christian Boysen came in three shots back and Australian belle Marlene Prudden rounded out the flight.
In the senior flight it was Aussie Kevin Rogers sitting atop the podium with a very creditable 39 points. Kevin was four clear of the trio of Bill Winslow and Hans Stoffal, who took the silver and bronze in that order, and pay window regular John Pierrel, who was surprisingly left out in the cold.
The top spot in B Flight went to Canadian Jean LaRouche with 38 points. Freddy ‘Star struck’ completed the Danish Viking double act as his 37 points filled the silver spot. Nick ‘Elvis’ Shaw and Tore Eliassen were locked on even par rounds but it was Nick who hit the right notes as Tore joined John in the cold.
Brian Prudden split a healthy 2’s pot with Bob Newell.
Friday, Sept. 11, Crystal Bay B & C - Stableford
1st Christian Boysen (27) 42pts
2nd Freddy Starbeck (17) 37pts
3rd John Stewart (8) 36pts
The Danish sandbagger twins Christian Boysen and Freddy ‘Star struck’ were at it again on the B & C nines of Crystal Bay as they were the only two players to better their handicaps on the day (only kidding about the sandbagger twins). Christian’s 42 point walloping was 5 clear of pal Freddy’s score and Christian has now had two wins and a second place finish this week,
The bad luck story of the day was John Stewart’s solid even par round that was good only for the bronze.
Les Cobban scooped the 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.


O’Keefe on fire at Khao Kheow

PSC golf from The Outback Golf Bar

(From left) Mark McDonald, Ian Heddle, Eddy Beilby, John Fitzgerald and John Stafford.

Wednesday, Sept. 11, Khao Kheow - Stableford
Thirteen Outbackers travelled up to Khao Kheow to play the B & C loops off the white tees due to all the rain we had the previous night.
This was the first time we had played here for quite some time and it was nice to play on the re-opened B nine. The course in my opinion seemed in good shape and the speed of the greens varied between 8.5 on B and 10.5 on C, so the putting took a few holes to get the feel for; however there is still quite a bit of GUR around generally but this didn’t really interfere with one’s game.
The staff were very pleased to see us again and depending on the feedback from today’s players we will consider putting this course back on our schedule.
John O’Keefe put Monday’s poor round behind him and came out with all guns blazing, scoring a magnificent 44 points to win by one from another astonishing score of 43 from Aussie visitor Jim Graham. More characteristically for this course, Geoff Stimpson was third with 37 ahead of Andy Makara on 35 in fourth.
Finally, we said goodbye today to Barney who enjoyed his extended stay in Thailand and I have a funny feeling it won’t be too long before he returns.
There were two ‘2’s from Geoff Stimpson (B8) and Andy Makara (C3).
1st John O’Keefe (14) 44pts
2nd Jim Graham (34) 43pts
3rd Geoff Stimpson (8) 37pts
4th John Fitzgerald (19) 35pts
Wednesday, Sept. 11, Siam Plantation - Stableford
A field of three groups (11 PAX) played on the C & A nines of this cracking course and a level par 36pts from Chris Playforth was not enough to earn anything better than sixth place. Two more players, another Chris (Smart) and Rick Forrest both scored 39’s and even they missed a podium place, although it was on count back.
Tony Pike won the day with 42pts playing off 9, with course specialists Rosco & NY Steve both firing gross 81’s, 41 and 39pts respectively, to take second and third.
Finally, and just to put the icing on the cake from this quality field, there were four ‘2’s from Rosco, Chris Smart & Mark Riggall (8th) and Steve Poznanski (12th).
1st Tony Pike (9) 42pts
2nd Rosco Langoulant (14) 41pts
3rd Steve Poznanski (12) 39pts
4th Chris Smart (29) 39pts
Friday, Sept. 13, Green Valley - Stableford
Heavy overnight rain deterred a few golfers from playing at Green Valley this morning but with one or two late entrants and omissions, 30 Outbackers took to the park. In spite of continuing showers all around, very little actually fell at Green Valley. Otherwise the course was in its usual good shape.
The two low markers, Ian Heddle (3) and Mark McDonald (4), demonstrated their golfing prowess and just why their handicaps are what they are, with an excellent 38pts apiece, Ian beating Mark on count back - 73 and 74 gross respectively. Steady John O’Keefe took third place with 34.
The other end of the field, Div C, is where the top scores came from: two 40-pointers from our Aussie visitors Jim Graham, beating his friend Chris Van Hausen on count back, with Burapha regular Bob Lindborg in third on 38. However, Jim and Chris will find themselves playing off lower handicaps on Monday.
Ken Hole, who has been struggling with his golf, was delighted to win Div B on 39pts, his best round for some time, with Eddy Beilby (36) second and John Stafford (35) third.
There were six ‘2’s from Ken Hole (4th), Ian Heddle, Joe Mooneyham & John Fitzgerald (12th), John another on the 9th and Suzi Lawton on the 16th.
Div A (0-14)
1st Ian Heddle (3) 38pts
2nd Mark McDonald (4) 38pts
3rd John O’Keefe (13) 34pts
Div B (15–19)
1st Ken Hole (17) 39pts
2nd Eddy Beilby (19) 36pts
3rd John Stafford (15) 35pts
Div C (20+)
1st Jim Graham (33) 40pts
2nd Chris Van Hausen (25) 40pts
3rd Bob Lindborg (20) 38pts
Note: The Outback Golf Bar is situated about 6km from Sukhumvit Road along Soi Siam Country. Call Jack on 081 578 1956.


Taddei on top form shoots 42-pointer

PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s

Tuesday’s winners and runners-up.

Derek Brook
Tuesday, Sept. 10, Bangpra – Stableford
Some players have good taste as shown by the fact that the list for the day was over full. Still, a packed morning at Bert’s saw all on transport to the course and a little later we were all there.
After a nice and quick book-in off we went and the course was in fine condition. We noticed as we played the first that the green looked good, and we were to find as we went around that all the greens were very fast and really tricky. This was seen by most as a bit of a problem, including the scribe who went on a blitz of three-putting.
I am told, having not seeing many, that the fairways were in good condition and I can attest that the walk was great. I can also say that the rough was really difficult to get out of; it seemed to grab the club as it went through and the ball went wherever it felt fit.

Alan Taddei.

With the fast greens, the tough rough and a hot and humid day I could envisage some low scores, if my card was anything to go by. This was probably not helped by the fact that all par 3’s were over 180 yards, very tough!
Back at Bert’s it was soon time for the results and in the A Flight, 0 to 18, we had a three-way count back on 33 points with Mashi Kaneta in first place was, Trevor Davis in second and Tom Herrington third.
In the B Flight Barry Oats won the day with 39 points, a street ahead of Barry Elphick in second on 31 points and Rita Zoebeli took third with 28.
Near Pins: Walter Baechli, Barry Oats, Barry Elphick, Max Scott.
Long Putt: Don Carmody, Mashi Kaneta.
Friday, Sept. 13, Crystal Bay - Stableford
This venue is always a favourite with the players at Tropical Bert’s and it was a happy group of golfers who gathered early this morning. The trip down there was very slow, probably being Friday morning, but we still just made it on time.
After a quick change we teed off more or less on time into a growing wind. Also there were no carts allowed on the fairways and when this happens I usually try to get a ‘chubby’ caddie and let her drive. Amazing if you drive, how it is always “No Fairway”, but as expected on this day my nice caddie was a little lax on the ruling.

Walter Baechli & Dick Warberg.

The ground was actually not too bad considering it had poured it down the night before, so we got along for a few holes very well. Then it rained and rained, so the bag covers went on and we tried to plough on before finally having to stop in a rest stand. In fact we stopped a couple of times as the rain kept up most of the rest of the day. Still, we had planned for it because we knew the course was going to be wet and soggy, so we played off the ‘Mickey Mouse’ tees. The only players who were a bit upset at the end were the ‘Silver’ tees players, still, you can’t win them all.
Back at Bert’s it was soon time for the results. In the A Flight, 0 to 17, the winner was Alan Taddei with 42 points ahead of a count back for second that was won by Maurice Roberts on 40 points ahead of Mark West in third.
In the B Flight the winner was Walter Baechli with 39 points ahead of Dick Warberg in second on count back. In third was Nigel Perry with 38 points ahead of Derek Brook and Joel Flor on count back.
The night still being young we then partook of a couple of ‘cold one’s’. T.T.F.N.
Near Pins: Alan Taddei, Don Carmody (2), Mashi Kaneta


Chatt sparkles at Crystal Bay

Jomtien Golf with the IPGC

Monday, Sept. 9, Crystal Bay – Stableford
We were allocated the C and A courses today as the B was closed and the cut in division 1 was 6 -16 and 21+ in division 2. We were playing off the whites today at 6450 yards and in division 1 there were some remarkable scores.

Wichai Tannunsorn.

At the presentation back at Siam Cats a remarkable 33 points was discovered to be the lowest score in the top division. With 17 points on the front nine on the C course and 24 on the back nine, Mike Chatt won division 1 with 41 points. Lindsay Phillips scored 17 and 21 to finish second and Kari Kuparinen, playing off 6, was third with 37.
Poor old Billy Fitzgerald and Terry Madsen were in tears after scoring 36 points each and not making it into the winners’ enclosure today.
Andy Crabb topped division 2 with 38 points, beating who? yes, count back Burnie Sinclair 17/16, and Fred Temminck was third with 33 points.
Bryan Rought birdied C4 for the only ‘2’ in division 1 and there were four rollovers to Pattana in division 2.
Near pins went to Mike Chatt, Lindsay Phillips, Bryan Rought, Harry Vincenzi, Glenn King, Burnie Sinclair and Fred Temminck.
Wednesday, Sept. 11, Pattana - Stableford
As we all arrived and wandered down to the starter’s desk we were told the A course was shut today and could we please start off the B, not everyone’s favourite starting hole with the water running up both sides of the fairway. Yet again there were a few murmurs on the first tee as to which tee to play from for both divisions and we selected the white tees. It was ‘pick clean and place’ on the fairways and fringe due to the heavy rain here overnight.

Tony Thorne.

After the round back in the clubhouse we got together and discussed the tee placements on a few of the courses we play, and our thoughts are that in future division 1 will play one from the back and division 2 two from the black or blue tees, but this will probably be only on 3/4 courses, more thoughts to be discussed.
In his last game before a five week trip with his beloved to Down Under, Lindsay Phillips won division 1 with 36 points ahead of Kari Kuparinen in second on 33.
Eiichi Matsumoto beat Rod Howett on a 16/15 back nine count back to win division 2 after they both came in with 31 points each.
Terry Madsen birdied the second on the C course for the only 2 in division 1 and there were more rollovers in division 2 to Bangpra on Monday.
Friday, Sept. 13, Eastern Star - Stableford
As we passed Buddha Mountain on our way to the course the clouds in the distance looked really threatening and as we turned on to the 332 the heavens opened. The heavy rain continued until we reach the clubhouse and the thoughts were, shall we play today. But we all got changed, the rain stopped and the skies cleared so we all booked in for our green fees and a normal round of golf with no cancellations.
Division 1 today was 6-15 and 16 + in division 2 and ‘pick, clean and place’ was implemented from the first tee onwards and this was needed throughout the round with sodden patches and worm casts on the majority of the fairways.
Wichai Tannunsorn recorded the best score of the day, winning division 1 with 36 points. Marty Rock was second with 33 points and Karl Flood took third one point behind.
Frank Kelly was the winner in division 2 with 35 points, with Roar Berger second on 34 and in his last round for 4 weeks, Paul Hartley captured third with 32.
Coming in from China, David Daz birdied the 6th hole for the only ‘2’ in division 2 while a rollover ensued in division 1 to next Friday.
Near pins went to Wichai Tannunsorn, Tony Thorne, David Daz and Ian Walsh (2).


A pop group week

IPGC golf from The Haven

Monday, Sept. 9, Mountain Shadow – Stableford
CSS 71
1st Vincent Gras (18) 38pts
2nd Frank Dunstan (28) 38pts
3rd Phil Groves (8) 37pts
4th Hal Hart (20) 37pts
5th Markku Tynell (22) 35pts
With all the recent wet weather it was expected that the course would be extremely wet, if not waterlogged, but it turned out to be a very pleasant surprise to find that, with the judicious use of a ‘lift and place’ in the fairways rule, it was in fact in very good shape as attested by the scores and the CSS for the day reducing to 71.

Frank Dunstan.

Vincent Gras was back again for a day prior to heading north to Khao Yai, to get in some extra practice and did even better by winning the day after a close count back over Frank Dunstan with a better 20 to Frank’s 18. Frank had his best round for several months, although those previous rounds were all in Australia where, it is reported, the conditions were much more difficult, and when added to a private lesson just prior to departure for “the Land of Smiles” it all made a huge difference.
Phil Groves also had to win a count back for third place, which he duly did with a better 14 to 11 over the last six holes after tying the back nine with Hal Hart at 18 apiece, which left Hal in fourth.
Markku Tynell took fifth, almost playing to handicap after returning from Europe where golf was not on the activity list.
Even with the very good scores and conditions there were no ‘2’s in either division.
Prior to the presentations there were welcome backs for Markku Tynell and Vincent Gras, the latter attempting to lay claim to the most miles travelled to work each year.
Wednesday, Sept. 11, Khao Kheow B & C - Stableford
CSS 75
1st Frank Dunstan (28) 35pts
2nd Shuichi Kodaka (17) 33pts
3rd Bruce Hilde (17) 32pts
4th Markku Tynell (22) 32pts
5th Mike Dabanovich (12) 30pts
6th Phil Groves (8) 29pts
Following the hiatus caused by the condition of the A course, and now that the B course is back in operation following extensive repair and renovation, the group have now put Khao Kheow back on the schedule as promised. There was a unanimous agreement that it was a very good decision even though it would have appeared not to be the case by the scores on the day. These were adversely affected by the very wet conditions compounded by a stiff breeze that blew throughout the day.

Russell Exley.

Once again Frank Dunstan’s investment in some golf instruction paid dividends as following his second place in the previous outing he added a win with a return that was two better than the second placed player. With the CSS moving out to 75 it netted Frank an additional reduction in handicap to tack on to the last adjustment.
Shuichi Kodaka took second place with a good round that started out with little promise as he took a zero pointer on the first but finished up good enough to just beat out the chasers by a single point.
Bruce Hilde managed to squeeze onto the podium in his last competition prior to returning to The USA to polish up his act in preparation for his expected call up for “Dancing with the Stars”, as he won a count back over Markku Tynell for third with a better 17 to 16.
Mike Dabanovich just got the better of Phil Groves by a point after the latter just scrapped together 12 on the inward half after a promising beginning to the day.
Once again there were no 2’s in the second division but Phil Groves slotted one at last in the first division to clear out the quintuple rollover pot on the signature 8th on the B course and almost make the day worthwhile.
Back at The Haven there were welcomes for new members Alan Richardson, Ian Goldschmidt and Simon Rosam together with a fond farewell for Bruce Hilde who will surely be sorely missed by his fans who have known him as the dancing entertainer to the masses along Walking Street during the past few weeks.
Friday, Sept. 13,
The Emerald - Stableford
CSS 71
1st Russell Exley (9) 38pts
2nd Brian Libbey (9) 38pts
3rd Kevin Townsend (12) 38pts
4th Trevor Schirmer (12) 36pts
5th Frank Dunstan (28) 35pts
6th John Carlin (15) 34pts
Having rained almost continuously the previous night it was expected that the day’s golf would be difficult at the very least and quite possibly extremely arduous, but those fears were soon put aside as the course was found to be in good shape and playing well with the provision of a local ‘lift and place’ in the fairways rule.

Vincent Gras.

Indeed the CSS went down to 71 for the day as the majority of the low handicappers scored well to underline the conditions of the day with little wind and overcast skies, which had made for a very pleasant day’s golf.
Russell Exley returned after resting away from golf altogether for a couple of months to win the day after winning a three-way count back between other members of his fourball with the fourth member of the group placing fourth.
Russell’s 21 points were just sufficient to see off the close challenges of Brian Libbey, who finished with 20 in second place, and Kevin Townsend’s 18 in third place as he closed out the round with five points on the last two holes to Kevin’s four and Brian’s three.
Trevor Schirmer could have been in the hunt and possibly the winner except that he managed just two points from the last two holes, three putting them both after good approach shots left him with birdie chances, but in the end he had to settle for fourth spot and memories of a great day of competitive golf amongst friends.
Frank Dunstan could not match the fireworks of the leading group but still managed to get on the podium for the third time in the week with another close to handicap (at least the old one) round that saw him place fifth as John Carlin returned from Sydney to take sixth just one shot behind.
Before the presentations were made there were welcome backs for John Carlin, Brian Libbey and Russell Exley together with special welcome backs to the victorious Khao Yai raiding party in the form of Hal Hart, who had been the winner at seven under and second placed man Vincent Gras at four under, with both having since had their handicaps reduced on those results.
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.


Fitzgerald in sparkling form at Emerald

PSC golf from I-Rovers

Tuesday, Sept. 10, Phoenix Lake & Mountain - Strokeplay
You’ve got to love Phoenix - a top quality golf course just 20 minutes drive from central Pattaya. The course here is great with perfect fairways and fast, true greens. We turned up today a little bit early and were able to tee off ahead of schedule.

Leigh Paxton.

I don’t know what has happened to the standard of our golf lately, most of us had been playing to or better than handicap for a while, but lately it’s just been rubbish, and I think I’m the worst offender.
Today we welcomed back Rob from Wales and Henry who has been spending a lot of time in Buriram. Both guys were a little rusty but otherwise played well.
Really not sure who was the winner today; the scores were fairly poor all round but we will give the best result to Leigh Paxton (hcp 30). Leigh played well and got very close to his handicap.
Just a short side note, as we were buying drinks today at the first hole we were told that Phoenix has a new policy that you need to buy vouchers to purchase drinks and food around the course. You can only buy these vouchers in 100 baht lots, being to the value of 10 baht each. You can also buy extra vouchers around the course if required. We were told it was for cash control around the course! I don’t really see the benefit as each shop around the course was still holding cash to sell the vouchers.
The catch to the new system comes when you finish your round with a pocket full of vouchers left over. They do not cash the vouchers back in, that’s just bad luck for you. Trying to be good hearted, I gave my extra vouchers to my caddie on top of her tip, she looked at me and said, “what am I going to do with these? I can’t cash them in either.”
Sorry Phoenix, no one in my group liked your new system.
Happy golfing!


Player cans an ‘ace’

The Billabong Bar Golf Society

Wednesday’s top two - Darl White & Noodle Russell.

Monday, Sept. 9, Bangpra - Stableford
With a field of three groups playing at Bangpra today we got off a bit early and were around in just on four hours. The course was in fantastic condition with greens like greased lightning. The scribe had a putt from about 15 inches away and only touched the ball but finished up with a six foot second putt.
One golfer never needed his putter as he holed out for an ace on the twelfth. We heard the commotion from the 13th Tee but unfortunately didn’t see the ball go in, however we were caught up in the celebrations later on. Fantastic! John Player will remember this day out for a while to come and thank you very much from all who were there for the bell ring.
The scores were not so great with only two players beating 30 points, so only first and second were paid out today. Waldo Blazsanyik took first place with a fine 36 points and John Player got second with 31. Fortunately there were no ‘2’s as John had taken the prize already!
Wednesday, Sept. 11, Green Valley - Stableford
The ever-popular Green Valley was our venue for today, and with nine groups playing it was off as soon as we could get going. This course is in great condition at the moment and the greens were in good shape also today.
We welcomed a couple of new faces to the Billabong for this outing, David Evans over from the old dart plus Ian Chipman and Don Wilson from NZ.
It turned out to be a very good day weather wise as there was no rain, even though it did threaten for a while. The scoring was excellent with only a few players under 30 points and most of the field were in the mid 30’s with all the placings going to count backs.

Capt. Bob (right) congratulates John Player on his hole in one at Bangpra.

The winner today was Darl White with 38 points on a count back over Noodle Russell, who by the way took Darl and Phil Elliott to the cleaners on the course. Third place went to Brian Maddox with 37 points on a count back over Mark McDonald who took forth ahead of Neil Carter.
There were two 2s today coming from Brian Maddox and Noodle Russell.
Friday, Sept. 13, Plutaluang - Stableford
Playing the Navy today was a bit slow but there was no rain to speak of even though it tried hard a few times. With only a small group it was easy to get everyone away on time and there were some good scores out there today as the course played pretty easy, if you were on the fairway that is. The back nine seemed to be the easiest though as the scores were terrific with the winners scoring 22, 21 and 25 points respectively on the south course.
With all the rain they have had the course was in remarkable condition and the greens as usual were lightning fast. Darl White and Bob Philp came first and third, in that order and had cleaned up against JJ Harney and Waldo. Standing on the 18th tee JJ was heard to say double the lot on the last hole, so they did have something to play for and he won it with a birdie.
Winner today in the stableford comp was Darl White with a great 41 points, beating Owen Walkley also 41 on a count back with 22 points to Owens 21. In third was Bob Philp with 37 points, getting 25 points on the back nine.
Note: The Billabong Golf Bar is just off Siam Country Club Road looking straight down Lake Mabprachan. For information about golf trips, call Bob on 082 204 3411.


Orr has a golden round

PSC golf from the Caddyshack

Monday, Sept. 9, Crystal Bay – Stableford
We had 11 players on Monday to take on the challenge of Crystal Bay. Jim McGovern faired best as he returned 39 points for first place to finish ahead of Mike Phillips and Alain Taddei respectively.

Brian Orr.

1st Jim McGovern (16) 39pts
2nd Mike Phillips (10) 38pts
3rd Alain Taddei (17) 37 points
Wednesday, Sept. 11, Treasure Hill - Stableford
Another smallish group of 8 players assemble on Wednesday to tackle the Treasure Hill course which is currently undergoing major reconstruction work.
Derek Wilkin was a surprised winner with just 21 points as he finished one up on Clive Bruce in second.
1st Derek Wilkin (20) 28pts
2nd Clive Bruce (10) 27pts
Friday, Sept. 13, Green Valley – Stableford
We had a group of 16 players on Friday with Green Valley the venue of choice. Brian Orr had a superb round of 45 points to whip the field by 9 clear. Don Wilson and Vincent Smyth battled for second, both on 36 points but Don edged it on count back. Peter Henderson completed the podium one point further back.
1st Brian Orr (16) 45pts
2nd Don Wilson (25) 36pts
3rd Vincent Smyth (12) 36pts
4th Peter Henderson (18) 35pts
Note: The Caddyshack is located on Soi 17 off 3rd Road or soi 8 off Thepprasit Road. All golfers are welcome and reservations are taken at 081 865 3104.


Gawron’s day at Green Valley

The Pattaya Golf Society at Rabbi’s Elephant Bar

The Pattaya Golf Society visited Green Valley on Monday, 9th September, to play a stableford competition on the course which was richly prepared but soft after recent rains and a heavy sky promised more of the same before the round was completed.
So it was after about six holes the heavens opened and the already slowish greens became slower. However the day brightened and scores improved with Masashi Iizumi joining Kevin Cumming on 34 points for a share of second place. The winner, making it two in a row, was Greg Gawron with 36 points.
There were no birdie ‘2’s and the Booby Bevy went to Bryan Barrell after his blistering front nine of twenty points hit the buffers and ended up as a mediocre 28 points.
It had been a good start to the week and good golf comradeship continues with the Pattaya Golf Society.
It’s that man again...
Wednesday, 11th September saw the Pattaya Golf Society visit Bangpra to play a stableford competition on a course which was in good condition, if a little soft, and with very quick greens. Always a pleasure to play, on this occasion the course was virtually empty for the first hour or so, except for the local wildlife and excellent progress was made.
Scores were moderate and Wichai Tananusorn returned 32 for third place with the day’s best gross of 83. In second was stalwart Ken Grimes with 33 points, augmented by the day’s only birdie ‘2’, on the eighth. The winner, again, was Greg Gawron, this time posting 37 points.
Rabbi’s non-winners beer went to Bryan Brown and the Booby Bevy went to Mr Len - as he was sorting out his bag at the exit from the locker room a new ProV1 fell from his glove and rolled tantalizingly down the hill and along the footbridge before eventually ricocheting off a post into the water. It had not even been struck in anger. Yes, one of those days again at Bangpra!


Brilliant Bartley blitzes the field

Phoenix Members Golf Society

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

Mike Gerrard
Yes it was that man again John Bartley who came up trumps on the big day, Tuesday, Sept. 10 which saw KPK Food Services sponsor the main prize by way of a voucher to spend in their retail outlet near Pattaya Klang.
John scored a remarkable 41 points to claim first place and take the voucher, with his nearest rival Bob Neylon on only 34 points in second place. In third was Joris Goetschalckx, also with 34 points but with an inferior back nine holes, and in fourth place was Patrick Browne with 33.
Near pins were won by Bob Neylon (2), and Richard Baldwin (2).
The lucky draw prize (free massage) went to Rodney Gregg and the free drink went to Maurice Guiney, with the 50 baht consolation prize being claimed by Bill Hewitt (or should I say Samorn).
As usual our hosts The Relax Bar served us all well including donating the lucky draw prizes. Our big thanks go to them for their wonderful service and deals they afford us every time we play.


Playforth takes the win at Bangpra

Travellers Rest Golf Group

Andy Rich
A week of cloudy skies and the odd downpour seemed to dampen the spirits of the TRGG faithful, plus the fact that, coincidentally, a high number of patrons seem to have chosen the middle of September to head back home to catch up with the relatives. Anyway, the reduced numbers took their toll and the golf outings were reduced to just two days last week.
Monday, Sept. 9, Bangpra - Stableford
On the steamy Monday morning the remaining golfing addicts of the TRGG headed off to the monkey course at Bangpra to do battle. Now I find Bangpra to be a bit of an enigma. It is in a fine setting and well maintained and although nobody would describe it as an easy course, with many wide open fairways it does not on first appearances look over difficult. Mind you, all the par threes are long and far from easy.

Chris Playforth.

Time and again however many a good golfer, and I do not include myself in this, find it impossible to play to their handicap here. Whatever club you take to reach a green it is never enough and you always come up short. I have a theory that the monkeys have been out changing all the distance markers around and are sitting around laughing at us.
This past week was no exception with a number of our better golfers leaving the course scratching their heads and wondering how they could play so badly. Only one player, Chris Playforth, managed to play to anything like his handicap and it was good enough to walk off with the top prize money.
1st Chris Playforth (10) 35pts
2nd Tewin Poopay Lamthong (10) 33pts
3rd Rod Ewan (12) 31pts
Thursday, Sept. 12, Phoenix - Stableford
There was a reasonable turnout on Thursday for our weekly visit to Phoenix to once again play Mountain and Lakes. Now I am beginning to hear rumblings of discontent coming from our regulars about Phoenix and it appear that some are so unhappy with some of the management’s recently introduced changes they are threatening never to return. I hope the powers that be at Phoenix know what they are doing otherwise they may find they are in charge of a white elephant instead of a thriving golf course. Time to start listening to your customers methinks.

Mod Chaviraksa.

Back to the golf, and it was a return to the ladies ruling the roost as Mod Chaviraksa had all the men in her pocket once again, although it was a close run thing with Mod only getting the better of second placed Derek Thorogood on count back.
1st Mod Chaviraksa (12) 34pts
2nd Derek Thorogood (16) 34pts
3rd Craig Hitchens (11) 33pts
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.


Simpson conquers the weather at Emerald

PSC golf from The Beaver Bar & Grill

Paul Simpson

MInclement weather did not stop the hearty souls of the Beaver Bar & Grill weekly golfers from taking on Emerald Golf Club on Friday, Sept. 13. At tee-off time, mild showers greeted each group starting out but the inclement weather receded as the players progressed through their rounds.
Emerald Golf Club continues with their reconstructing of their fairways in front of the greens creating additional challenges for all golfers. Even with all the hindrances, Paul Simpson carded 38 stableford points to take top honors, with Jeff Moodie taking second place on 36. Nearest to the pin was hole 13 with the Beaver Bar winning as all the players missed the green. \
After golf, all returned to the Beaver Bar &Grill for lunch and refreshments. Larry wishes to again thank all the players attending.


O’Donnell signs off with a win

PSC golf from Café Kronborg

Hugh O’Donnell.

Wednesday, Sept. 11,
Burapha - Stableford

1st Hugh O’Donnell (33) 30pts
2nd Graham Buckingham (22) 29pts
Burapha C and D loops were the game today and after a quick check-in we set off on a course that was in fine condition but a little damp from the previous day’s rain. The greens looked to the eye to be fast but in fact they were very slow. We had a fast round of 4 hours, even though the carts were not allowed on the fairways today.
A welcome went out to Andrew Krawiac from Sydney, Australia and now living in Chiang Mai, and we also said goodbye to Hugh O’Donnell ,off to Spain and the USA but returning in November.
Scoring was very hard but Hugh O’Donnell, 83 years young, was the winner with 30 points with Graham Buckingham in second one point behind.


Dundon delivers once more

PSC golf from The Golf Club

Steve Ellison
Monday, Sept. 9, Green Valley (white tees) – Stableford
1st Jimmy Dundon (15) 36pts
2nd Muffy Kerr (12) 35pts
3rd Henry O’Brien (18) 34pts
After winning the scramble at Khao Kheow last month, Jimmy Dundon has been playing some of his best golf recently. Today was no exception and Dundon once again played the best of a field of 20 and was also the only golfer to shoot his handicap. He is down to a 15 handicap now and he is still able to deliver the clutch shots as required. Great shootin’ Jim!

Jimmy Dundon back at The Golf Club.

Muffy Kerr (you know, Ty and Jason’s Dad!) was dressed in his usual spectacular Loudmouth fashion and came away a shot behind with 35 on the card for sole second. The famous Scotsman Henry O’Brien who is also no stranger to the podium took third yet another shot behind with 34 to complete the trio of champions.
Nice job lads and thanks also to John Emmerson for running the show while Cap’t Phil takes a well deserved holiday back home in Oz!
Wednesday, Sept. 11, Kabinburi (yellow tees) – Stableford
1st Hal Hart (20) 43pts
2nd Vincent Gras (16) 35pts
Thursday, Sept. 12, Kabinburi (white & yellow tees) – Stableford
1st Bill Gneiting (12) 37pts
2nd Masao Ishikawa (16) 36pts
Time for a road trip and at 08:30 Wednesday morning we all piled into the van to take the 2 hour 15 minute drive up the 331 to Kabinburi. This is a great destination for an overnighter as the golf course has really improved over the last 4 years and the hotel, of course, is superb. Those of us who brought a guest were treated to a 1-bed suite room upgrade. Thanks Kantary!
It was a bit wet underfoot, but that is to be expected anywhere in Thailand and will remain that way for the next 4-5 weeks I am sure. The golf course was in great condition so the first day we played off the yellow tees and at just over 6,200 yards it was about right. We had a rain delay for about 30 minutes which cooled things off and cleared away for the rest of the round.

Home on the Range, up at the Kabinburi Sports Club.

There was one guy who had a great round of 40 stableford points, and that was Vincent Gras. In those wet conditions, that is a fine round of golf that deserves a win. But golf is a cruel game, and just when you think all is good, there is someone else who has had an even better day. With an astonishing 43 points and playing off 20, Hal Hart was the man of the trip as he and his moustache walked away with the gold.
After the round, we headed back to the Kantary Hotel where the lads were treated to a free-flow wine and cheese party by the poolside as some had a swim and others had a Jacuzzi to pound out those worn out muscles. It was a great atmosphere and a relaxing break from our hectic lifestyle in Pattaya.
The next morning we headed back to the golf course, which is just 12 clicks down the 33 for the second round of the journey. Some of the boys hit the white tees, and at 6652 yards, it was Billy “the Kid” Gneiting who prevailed with 37 points on the card while Masao “Ishi” Ishikawa took first place in the yellow tee gang.
Thanks to all who joined us and we will be returning to Kabinburi in October so drop by and sign up for this great getaway that includes 2 green fees, 5-star hotel and breakfast for 2 all for just 2,900 baht and ladies go free! Thanks to TGC partner John McHugh for herding the cats!
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.golfclub pattaya.com and for more information mail us: [email protected]  and see updates at www.facebook.com/golfclub pattaya...  a ll handicaps welcome!


Golfnutter: Sport’s moral high ground – Does it exist?

 
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To watch professional footballers “diving”, whether it be the EPL, Champions League or FIFA World Cup, is to conclude the game is short on scruples. Here we have players feigning injury, allegedly through illegal contact from an opposing player, in order to influence the referee to award a penalty. This ruse, which rarely receives punishment, is frequently rewarded.
The professional rugby player who has won more international acclaim than any other – All Black skipper Richie McCaw – has, depending upon which team you support, built his reputation upon infringing the rules of the game more successfully than any of his opponents.
In the first test of the recently completed Ashes Series, English batsman Stuart Broad played and nicked a ball that was caught by the Australian slips cordon. But Broad, who would later admit to knowing he had nicked it, emulated the majority of today’s batsmen by refusing to walk. Having stayed his ground he went on to score a further 26 runs – a telling factor given Australia finished just 14 runs from target.
Wide acceptance of illicit drug use within other sports, such as cycling and athletics, are well known. The Armstrongs and the Johnsons simply did what many of their peers were doing – victory being too important to jeopardise.
The issue being highlighted is not about what these players did. Rather, it is that such actions are, or were accepted as part and parcel of that sport at that time. That such action is regarded as normal implies something about the core values of that particular sport, particularly so if it means the difference between winning and losing. The ethos “Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing,” is alive and well.
When I first started playing competitive golf in Pattaya, I remember being quite taken with observing how the many different types of golfer actually got on. It seemed to me that no matter one’s nationality, skill-level, age or gender the chances of having a bloody good day out playing golf was high. The fact that not everyone in the playing group spoke English didn’t seem to matter one jot, and nor did it detract from the sense of camaraderie enjoyed by all during post-round drinks. Which has caused me to wonder; is there any other sporting environment where such a mini-UN happens so often and so successfully?
One of the keys underpinning the success of Pattaya golf is the respect that most participants have for not only the game, but also its rules, its customs and its legacy. Matters golf transcend nationalities and cultures to the extent that most of us know what can and cannot be done, wherever we are from.
That golf forms the cornerstone of a reasonably large community – resident and visitor – here in Pattaya, is testament to not just the game’s international reach, but to its centuries-old requirement that competitors be their own referee. This, in my humble opinion, is the underlying reason why the level of respect between golf’s participants exceeds that of any other sport. It is an underlying reason why Pattaya’s multi-cultured golfing society succeeds to the degree that it does.
At one point during the Open Championship of 2003, Nick Faldo was leading by one shot from little known Brit, Mark Roe. Journeyman Roe and playing partner Jesper Parnevik had forgotten to exchange cards at the start of the round, thus mistakenly signing their own cards instead of each other’s. Result: immediate DQ.
That this tournament would have been 40yo Roe’s finest moment in his golfing career was recognised by compassionate media who, encouraged by sympathetic fans, launched a campaign for reinstatement. But Roe steadfastly refused to comply.
“I would not have played and I would not have wanted to play if they had overturned the disqualification,” he said. “I wouldn’t ask for a change in the Rules of Golf.”
And neither would his peers. In this the game is irreproachable. Players, whether leading professionals or weekend warriors, regard the Rules as sacrosanct. I cannot think of any other sport where contestants are so mindful of the letter and spirit of the Rules – such as calling penalties upon themselves – to the extent golfers are. Now here is the really telling thing – such action is not regarded as a big deal. Nor do fellow players mock such honesty. Rather, it is regarded as integral to the spirit of the game.
Put another way, it is highly unlikely that any golfer playing in his/her society’s comp this coming week will behave as Stuart Broad did at Trent Bridge in July.
Whilst not claiming golf deserves to occupy sport’s moral high ground – still some gender-bias out there – in terms of playing by the rules, written or implied, it certainly sets a great example. Winning is good, winning well is way better.
Happy golfing.
Golfnutter.

Murray leads seven Top 20 stars to Thailand Open 2013

The Thailand Open gets underway on 21 September and Wimbledon champion and world #3 Andy Murray leads a field that boasts seven of the world’s top 20 players.

Young Thai tennis star Wishaya Trongcharoenchaikul has received a wild card entry into this year’s Thailand Open.

Joining Murray in Bangkok will be world #5 Czech Tomas Berdych, world #9 and defending champion Frenchman Richard Gasquet, #11 Milos Raonic of Canada, #16 Gilles Simon of France, #19 Tommy Robredo of Spain and Russian world #20 Mikhail Youzhny, as well as crowd favourites including Spaniard Feliciano Lopez and popular Finn Jarkko Nieminen. In total, the tournament will feature 28 players in the singles draw and 16 teams in the doubles.
The tournament has also announced the recipients of the three wildcards into the Main Draw: the stars-of-tomorrow who have been awarded wildcards are Laslo Djere of Serbia, Sun-Young Jeong of the Republic of Korea and Thailand’s most exciting young player, Wishaya Trongcharoenchaikul.
The 192cm tall Wishaya “Junior” is the hottest prospect among the young Thai men’s players. He made his Davis Cup debut for Thailand in April this year and has already attracted the attention of international tennis insiders who are predicting a bright future for the big-hitting player.
In a first for the Thailand Open, host broadcaster True Visions has announced that it will be broadcasting the tournament in High Definition this year. Seven days’ of action will be shown on the network in Thailand and international markets around the globe will be taking the HD broadcast.
The Thailand Open is being staged at the Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani and runs from 21 to 29 September. Seats are still available at www.thaiticketmajor.com   or by calling 02 262 3838.


Bangkok Glass end United’s winning run

Pattaya United’s Kriangkhai Pimrat (left) battles for the ball with Bangkok Glass midfielder Peerapong Pichitchotirat during their Thai Premier League fixture at the Leo Stadium in Bangkok, Saturday, Sept. 14. Turn to page 59 for a full match report. (Photo courtesy Pattaya United FC)

Pattaya United’s run of three successive victories was brought to a crashing halt last weekend when they came up against a rampant Bangkok Glass team at the Leo Stadium in Pathum Thani.
The Glass Rabbits are flying high this season and it only took them only 5 minutes on Saturday to open the scoring against United, when Glass skipper Teeratep Winothai latched onto a cross from Michelini to volley the ball past United keeper Kang Bong-jun.
The home team would go on to double their advantage just 4 minutes later, with Michelini once again playing the role of provider. The Frenchman’s cross was cleverly played into the path of Namibian striker Lazarus Kaimbi and he made no mistake from close range to put Glass 2 goals up.
Pattaya barely got out of first gear in the opening half and they could have gone further behind but for some smart goalkeeping by Kang to deny Tamaphan, and Winothai then lost his footing when put clean through on goal.
After Kaimbi had squandered another golden chance at the start of the second half, Glass effectively put the game out of reach in the 51st minute when Kaikaew volleyed home from 10 yards out.
With the match entering its final minutes, some slack marking in the home defence allowed Efe Obode to pull a goal back for Pattaya but it proved to be scant consolation as with virtually the last kick of the game Korakod restored Glass’s three goal advantage, scoring directly from a free-kick out on the right hand touchline.
United were left thankful that Chaingrai suffered another defeat last weekend to leave them trailing Pattaya by 6 points with 2 games in hand as the fight to stave off relegation reaches its climax.
Pattaya United next take to the field on Sunday, September 22 at home against Chainat. Kick-off for the match is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Thai Premier League Standings – Sept. 15
Team P W D L +/- Pts.
Buriram United 26 19 7 0 41 64
Muang Thong United 26 18 5 3 23 59
Chonburi 26 14 8 4 15 50
Suphanburi 27 12 9 6 12 45
Bangkok Glass 27 12 7 8 6 43
Army United 26 12 6 8 11 42
BEC Tero Sasana 26 10 8 8 4 38
Osotspa 26 9 10 7 3 37
Police United 26 8 9 9 4 33
Chainat 26 8 7 11 0 31
Songkhla United 26 6 9 11 -12 27
Bangkok United 27 7 6 14 -19 27
TOT 27 6 7 14 -22 25
Ratchaburi 27 5 9 13 -8 24
Samut Songkhram 25 5 8 12 -14 23
Pattaya United 27 7 1 19 -25 22
Chiangrai United 25 2 10 13 -19 16
Sisaket 0 0 0 0 0 0
Results:  Bangkok Glass 4 - 1 Pattaya United, Buriram United 2 - 0 BEC Tero Sasana, Muang Thong United 2 - 1 TOT, Chiangrai United 0 - 3 Osotspa, Police United 0 - 1 Samut Songkhram, Suphanburi 3 - 0 Bangkok United, Songkhla United 1 - 2 Army United, Chainat 2 - 0 Ratchaburi


Ocean Marina Boat Show to showcase Pattaya as regional sailing hub

Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Pattaya has been central in the development of the Gulf of Thailand becoming a South East Asia yachting hub.

Ocean Marina Yacht Club is set to host the second Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show, showcasing the Gulf of Thailand’s marine leisure industry and underscoring its position as a strategic yachting hub in South East Asia. To be held 22nd to 24th November at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Na-Jomtien, Pattaya, the event is expected to attract over 100 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors.
Following the successful inaugural event in 2012, organisers are planning for it to be even bigger and better this year. Already 60% of the in-water display area is booked and reservations for the 2,600sqm of onshore display space are strong, with marine businesses, luxury automobile brands and up-market real estate in the offerings.
“Last year was the first Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show and we received a lot of positive feedback. We are building on that success and for this year have expanded the onshore space and re-developed the layout. Bookings have been strong and we are looking forward to an exciting show for both exhibitors and visitors,” said Supatra Angkawinijwong, acting managing director, Ocean Property.
The Gulf of Thailand’s close proximity to the South China Sea opens up the area to yachts from Hong Kong and further north, and south to the Indonesian archipelago, Australia and New Zealand. The Gulf provides idyllic tropical cruising with islands dotted off the shore and the untouched waters of Cambodia and Vietnam on the region’s doorstep.
“This is a popular cruising area due in part to the stunning nearby cruising grounds and its strategic location in the region, as well as the presence of world-class marina facilities at Ocean Marina Yacht Club. The Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show will help cement the region’s strategic importance and showcase what the Gulf of Thailand has to offer, to a worldwide audience,” added Supatra.
A large turnout of Thais, expats and tourists from neighbouring regions, lifestyle-lovers, entrepreneurs, investors, boat owners and property owners, as well as targetted VIPs and media are expected at the 2013 Show to enjoy a diverse display of products and businesses, including international yacht brands, marine accessories and services, yacht charter, water sports, automobile brands, luxury real estate, lifestyle brands and much more.
There are also lots of onshore and on-water activities and entertainment planned, including free sailing trials, free kayak trials, lucky draws, luxury cocktail parties, Dragon Boat Race and a marina-side beer garden and festival with live band.
Ocean Marina Yacht Club has hosted many international events previously, including the 24th SEA Games, Top of the Gulf Regatta and large-scale concerts by Grammy, Cool FM and more.
For more information on the 2013 Boat Show, visit website: www.oceanmarina boatshow.com or facebook: www.facebook.com/oceanmarinaboatshow.  


Latvian retains two titles at Pattaya arm wars championship

Champion arm wrestlers Arturs Dorohoff (left), winner of two categories, and Suttiwas Kohsamut (right), winner of the under 75kg event, face off in an exhibition bout during the 10th Pattaya International Arm Wrestling Championships held at the Royal Garden Plaza last weekend. 80 strong men from around the world competed for cash and trophies so big, only the strongest arms could carry them home.

Phasakorn Channgam
The 10th Pattaya International Arm Wrestling Championship turned into a repeat of last year’s competition, with Latvia’s Arturs Dorohous and Thailand’s Suthiwas Kohsamut winning the top prizes on offer.
The 38-year-old Dorohous bested Sergy Kardash, 26, from Russia in the 75-85kg class and another Russian competitor, Roman Abranov age 35, in the 85kg and up class during the internationally sanctioned meet at Royal Garden Plaza Sept. 14.
The match attracted more than 80 participants, down from 100 last year, from China, Russia, Malaysia and elsewhere. All were vying for 250,000 baht in prizes and the “Steel Wrist King” award.
The contest adhered to international rules set by the Thailand Arm Wrestling Association. Wrestlers competed in three divisions with the winner of each taking home 50,000 baht and prizes from Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, and the Fairtex Sports Complex. Second-place finishers each won 15,000 baht.
Defending champion Suthiwas, 22, prevailed over Malaysia’s Mohamad Hizar in the under 75kg class to retain the title he won last year.
Royal Garden manager Somporn Naksuetrong noted that the competition has grown steadily over the years and the winners have moved onto the international stage.
Audience members at the event also enjoyed a show from bodybuilders Tak Pharanyu and Top Chaiwat, who flexed and tested their own wrist strength in competition. Somehow, Pattaya’s Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasing managed a draw with the burly Tak.

Arturs Dorohous of Latvia (left) and Thailand’s Suthiwas Kohsamut pose with the champions’ trophies at the conclusion of the 10th Pattaya International Arm Wrestling Championship at the Royal Garden Plaza, Saturday, Sept. 14.

Arturs Dorohous (right) faces off against Russian giant Roman Abranov in the heavyweight final.

Pattaya Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasing (right) chances his arm against Tak Pharanyu.

Competitors, officials, sponsors and local dignitaries line up for a photo prior to the start of this year’s tournament.


 
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