Amazing Pirate-Treasure Hunt

On Saturday May 2nd, the GSSDS (Golf of Siam Safe Diving Society) set sail with a fleet of four vessels, filled to the gunwales with ambitious treasure hunters, out to search for the long lost treasure of the notorious pirate, "Black Pete".
Mayor Pairat himself took part in the fun, cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony and wishing all divers a ‘lucky treasure hunt’, officially sending the fleet out to the offshore islands to collect their booty.

Photo: Cindy Burbridge gives the thumbs up sign before diving for treasure.

Reaching the island where it was believed ‘Black Pete’ stashed his treasures away, there was no sight of the pirate or his vicious crew. Yet, as the divers prepared to start salvaging the treasure, already believing that victory was theirs, Royal Cliff’s ‘Hanuman", full sails set, appeared on the scene. Cindy Burbridge, former Miss Thailand World, Thai film stars Farung Chareeluk "Fawn", Oliver Pupart, Jittima ‘Jaime’ Brabbs and friends, all dressed in full pirate regalia, soon took command.
Even though the pirate crew of the VIP boat ‘Island Dream’ was ready to give them a battle, they surrendered fast in the presence of all that beauty. With hostilities averted, Bill Burbridge from Seafari Dive Shop signaled the start of the treasure hunt by firing off a flare.
After a long day of diving, all participants met in the evening at Henry’ J. Bean’s terrace to collect their precious treasure and enjoy the party.
Cindy Burbridge and Max distributed the prizes, which were donated by local and Bangkok businesses.
Jan and Steve O’Brian of Pattaya were the most successful treasure hunters, together collecting 18 prizes.
All buccaneers, pirates and members of GSSDS unanimously agreed that this treasure hunt was very successful. Several other events will soon be arranged in conjunction with the Amazing Thailand campaign.

The Great Divide

Baa’s Bums and Baypoint’s Bouncers tugged and tussled through a closely contested doubleheader at the weekly Pattaya Sports Club softball match on Sunday, May 3rd. Both teams came to play and in the end each could claim a victory.
The first game started with the Bouncers taking a three run lead in the top of the first behind the hard hitting of M. J. (Coffee) Jim, Mike (Mr. Ice) Berg, and Speakeasy Craig.
The Bums answered back with two in the bottom of the first with Harry Carey Darry and Craig (Top Gun) Lewis contributing key hits.
After the first inning, defense took over and the Bums’ Out of Gas Ed in left and Big George (of the Jungle) at first came up with some nice plays.
For the Bouncers, Aloha Tom at third and Garden State Mike at second anchored the dee.
Going into the bottom of the sixth, the Bouncers held onto a slim one run lead, but with the bases loaded and two outs, Alan (Y. B.) Baa doubled down the right field line, scoring two. Montreal (Uppa US) Robert followed with a long blast to left for a three run homer and an insurmountable lead, giving the Bums an eight to three victory.
The second game had the Bums grab an early three run lead, but were unable to mount much offense after that.
After being shut down for the first three innings, the Bouncers brought out the heavy timber in the fourth when Read Rite James belted a grand salami to tie the score at four.
The Bouncers added three in the fifth behind John (Baypoint) Bechtel’s four bagger to left. In the sixth, G’day David added a two run homer to seal the victory for the Bouncers, nine to four.

PSC Charity Classic

The Pattaya Sports Club will conduct a major Charity Golf Tournament, the Second Charity Classic, to be held on Friday 15 May, 1998. Pattaya Sports Club Golf, the Hare-House Golf Group, the Soft Rock Golfers and the Splinter Golf Group are jointly organizing the Tournament, sponsored by Pattaya Sports Club. Last year the Tournament raised over Bt60,000, which went to local Pattaya Charities, including the Blind School and the Fountain of Life run by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. This year the tournament organizers hope to raise Bt200,000 for local charities.
Additional charity funds will be raised on the day by the sale of "Charity Mulligans". All proceeds for "Mulligans" will go directly to the selected charities. Entry will be Bt1,200 per player and will include green and caddie fees, 3 Mulligans, an official shirt (with sponsors’ logos), dinner (but not drinks) and a chance to win lots of prizes. The format will be team Stableford with the best three of the four scores counting. The tournament will have a shotgun start at approximately 10 a.m. The PSC expects more than 120-150 golfers to take part.

By direct cash pledges or major sponsorship:
* Cash Pledges to reduce Tournament costs, or...
* Pledges of Cash directly to the Charity of your choice.
The Pattaya Sports Club Executive Council has pledged Baht 50,000 towards Tournament costs. All contributors of Bt50,000 will receive recognition by having their logo appear on the official golf shirt as well as recognition for your group in the media and display facilities at the course on the day. Additional cash pledges and donations have been received from: Pattaya Sports Club Golf, and Member Groups - Hare House Golfers, Soft Rock Café Golfers and the Splinter Golf Group.

Sponsoring technical hole prizes:
Sponsorship is sought for each of the 18 holes, in cash or kind, of Baht 5,000 or more. Sponsors of a hole will have the opportunity for promotional display on the tee and/or by the green, plus accreditation in publicity material.

Donating lucky draw prizes:
All donations in cash or kind of Baht 500 or more will be gratefully included in the Lucky Draw to be made at the Prize Giving ceremony in the Clubhouse after the Tournament. The Organizers hope to generate enough Lucky Draw prizes for every participating golfer to win a prize as a "thank you" for generously supporting the Event.

Please support this major charity event and help us to help deserving charities in Pattaya.
For additional information, or to make a pledge or donation, fax or e-mail:
Bill Collis, 424769, [email protected]
Harry Riley, 720536, [email protected]
Bill Thompson, 720453 (FAX), [email protected]
Mike Franklin, 731144, [email protected]
Steve Beard, 426200 (or at the Hare House)

Willett and Bauman master Great Lake, while Davlin trots home to Stableford victory

PSC TAGGS Golf from the Hare House

Wednesday, April 29 - Great Lake Golf & Country Club
Pairs Scramble
1st: Dennis Willett and Carl Bauman, 70 Gross, 65.4 Net
2nd: Harry Riley and Russell Finch, 76 Gross, 68.4 Net
3rd: Stephen Beard and Ciano Glavina, 77 Gross, 69.6 Net
On a very windy day, the American team of Dennis Willett and Carl Bauman shot a very respectable 70 gross and a net 65 to take the TAGGS Pairs Scramble competition at Great Lake. This course doesn’t need any help playing long, but the wind combined with playing from the back tees made a couple of the par 4’s unreachable in two. "Power" golf was replaced by "thinking" golf and Dennis and Carl were the only team to come in under par.
In second place were Harry Riley and TAGGS newcomer Russell Finch, who shot a gross 76 for a net 68. One stoke back with a gross 77 and a net 69.6 were Stephen Beard and Ciano Glavina. Sorely missed were the popular team of Jimmy Lien and Jerry Little who took a wrong turn and played a very satisfactory pairs scramble by themselves at Pattaya Country Club. Both denied that this scenario would be the basis for the sequel to the movie Dumb and Dumber.

Friday, May 1 - Pattaya Country Club
Stableford
1st: Charlie Davlin, 44 points
2nd: Stephen Beard, 39 points
3rd: Anders Karlson, 38 points
If Charlie Davlin wanted to celebrate his recent purchase of The Moonshine on Soi Diamond, he certainly did it in style at Pattaya Country Club on Friday. Shooting a gross 75 off a 10.5 handicap, the American rolled in an amazing 44 Stableford points and walked away from the field. On a day when the clouds threatened heavy rain and the winds swirled like dervishes, only the excellent course conditions kept the scores from soaring up like weather balloons.
Englishman Stephen Beard continued his excellent form of late and brought home 39 points for second place. Anders Karlson of Sweden also played well and had 38 points for third place.

PSC Golf next week

The second week of May, starting Monday May 11th, offers a visit to Phoenix from PSC Golf, Cafe Kronborg or Bangpakong Riverside (an excellent new addition to the schedule) with the Splinter Golf Group. On Wednesday, they go to Laem Chabang while TAGGS from Hare House practice for the Charity Classic at Phoenix. On Thursday we stay near to home from Cafe Kronborg with a visit to Siam Country Club.
The week ends on Friday 15th with the major charity event, the PSC Charity Classic at Phoenix.
Entry forms for the second Pattaya Sports Club Charity Classic are available on notice boards at Cafe Kronborg, Hare House, Soft Rock Cafe, Shakey Pete’s and from the Splinter Golf Group at Diana Inn.
The charities being supported this year are:
Banglamung Schools Self-Help Food Project (10 schools for one year); Redemptorist School for the Blind, Fountain of Life Children’s Center and Banglamung Home for the Aged. We aim to raise B. 200,000 on the day. For more details see our web site.

For more details of May fixtures, and the 1998 PSC Charity Classic, visit the PSC Golf Web Site at www.pattayasports.org

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