Steve Mascari awarded Green Jacket

Crowned Champion of the 1998 TQ Masters

Steve Mascari not only beat the field, but beat the course as well, carding a scratch 2 under par 70 worth 42 Stableford points to win the 5th Annual TQ Masters held at Phoenix Country Club on Thursday, October 22nd.

Steve, a 4 handicapper, told Pattaya Mail, "The putts were dropping today, which usually means the difference between a good round and an average round." In this humble sports writer’s opinion, the round Steve had was much better than good. Especially given the poor quality of the rough. Many a ball was lost a mere 10 yards off the fairway.

1998 TQ Masters Champion Steve Mascari (left) accepts the spoils of victory from Tournament host Woody Underwood (right) and the lovely Miss Wan.

Steve Mascari’s name will now be added to the perpetual TQ Masters trophy alongside ’94 Champion Eddy Henheffer, ’95 Champion Serge Straeten, ’96 Champion Leroy Blasi and last year’s Champion Kevin Bukowski.

Mark "Sticky" Westendorf finished overall 2nd, carding 40 Stableford points en route to winning Division 2 honors on count back over Bjorn Hellsing. Mark amassed an amazing 25 points on the back nine to win the count back battle.

This year’s TQ Masters Ladies Champion was none other than Banjob Franklin, the Mrs. of PSC Golf Chairman Mike Franklin. Banjob bested her handicap by 2 strokes, carding 38 Stableford points.

At the other end of the performance spectrum, Jack Levy reclaimed his "title" as the tournament’s worst golfer. Jack carded a remarkable 108 - before turning the corner to shoot another 82 on the back nine for a total of 190 strokes. It was Jack’s second "worst" score title in the past three years, and once again he had to out-battle a strong field of contenders that included the likes of Wayne Tischbern and Ernie Bakke, 6 and 12 shots "ahead" respectively. As Jack put it, "I got the most out of the course. It only cost me about 6 baht a stroke."

Steve S., who appears content to leave his last name anonymous, "blasted" the shortest drive of the day to earn a nonetheless "coveted" trophy for his achievement.

In the end, over 100 golfers participated in what has become one of the most anticipated dates on the golfing calendar. All were treated to one of the best days for golf, weather-wise, as well as commemorative TQ Masters golf shirts, hats, and a delicious BBQ cooked up by Bjarne Nielson (fantastic vegetable dip!) at the awards presentation party at TQ on Beach Road following the event.

Special thanks to Woody for hosting another great tournament, Richard Livingston for lending his expert organizational skills, Benny the Nerd for keeping track of everything on his state-of-the-art laptop computer, Wayne Tischbern for his help in signing up participants, and John Macallen and Hedge for bringing the beer truck, as well as patrolling the course in a special beer buggy to make sure there weren’t any thirsty golfers on the day.

1998 TQ Masters final results:
Overall Champion: Steve Mascari, 42 Stableford points

Division I:
Winner: Steve Mascari, 42 points
2nd: Barry Tregurtha, 39 points (C/B)
3rd: Murray Kerr, 39 points

Division II:
Winner: Mark Westendorf, 40 points (C/B)
2nd: Bjorn Hellsing, 40 points
3rd: Ossie Viljanen, 38 points

Ladies Champion: Banjob Franklin, 38 points
Lowest gross Div. I: Mike Morris
Lowest gross Div. II: Dan Lundberg
Best front nine, Div. I: Svein Vistung
Best back nine, Div. I: Cliff Langley
Best front nine, Div. II: Roger Errington
Best back nine, Div. II: George Davis
Highest Score: Jack Levy, 190
Shortest Drive: Steve S.
Long Drive, #9 Mountain, Div. I: Barry Tregurtha
Long Drive, #9 Ocean, Div. I: Larry Willet
Long Drive, #9 Mountain, Div. II: Jack Shilton
Long Drive, #9 Ocean, Div. II: Magnus Johansson
Closest Pin, #4 Mountain, Div. I: Cliff Langley
Closest Pin, #8 Mountain, Div. I: Murray Kerr
Closest Pin, #5 Ocean, Div. I: Sture Briseholm
Closest Pin, #7 Ocean, Div. I: Steve Mascari
Closest Pin, #4 Mountain, Div. II: Peter Gelstrup
Closest Pin, #8 Mountain, Div. II: Bjorn Hellsing
Closest Pin, #5 Ocean, Div. II: Roger Atkin
Closest Pin, #7 Ocean, Div. II: Mark Westendorf

Mickey Mouse season finale

As the season drew to a close in the Friday Night Mickey Mouse Darts League, the champions Pleasure Dome slumped to defeat against bottom placed Palmers in the match but managed to win the beer leg.

Rising Sun secured third spot even though they lost the match and beer at home to Mick’s Place.

Jenny of Mick’s Place achieved the highest check out of the season of 138.

Cheers won their home tie against Beer Put but lost the beer leg.

The end of season party is going to be held at Pleasure Dome on Soi Post Office with a lucky draw and free buffet on the 30th of October at 8:30 p.m.

Final Table

Pleasure Dome Beer Put Rising Sun Cheers Mick’s Place Palmers

Win 16 12 9 9 9 5

Loss 4 8 11 11 11 15

B/L 17 11 10 9 6 8

U 10s 119 120 125 96 96 128

Fit Facts

by David Garred
Club Manager Dusit Resort Sports Club

Ciao’ Pattaya, I have a couple of suggestions for you this week. The first offers you a greater choice in training regimes and the second is for everyone who really is interested in taking care of themselves.

Energy Cost of Boxing

South African researchers found that the energy expended during a 1 hour non-contact boxing training was on average 2,821 kilojoules (2 pints of Guinness or 8 bottles of Heineken or 1.4 Big Mac Hamburgers or even 95g (3/8 cup) of a cup of butter). This is the equivalent amount of energy output to running about 9 Kilometers over 1 hour on a treadmill that is about 6.5 miles/hour for an hour.

For the study, eight men who had been doing at least one boxing training session per week participated in three different test sessions each: one on one boxing training in the laboratory, group studio boxing and running on the same treadmill.

This study is one of the first to look at the energy expenditure of boxing training.

Socks for all occasions

Gone are the days when plain old cotton socks served you well enough for everything from Aerobics to Tennis. In fact, the sock is one item of clothing where natural fibre isn’t better. Not only do sports Podiatrists recommend socks made of new synthetics, but many of them advise people to choose socks designed for their particular sport.

Socks are supposed to protect your feet from friction, absorb moisture and provide cushioning. However, when they become wet from perspiration, cotton or wool socks hold the moisture against your skin and lose their cushioning ability, thus increasing the risk of blisters and athlete’s foot. All that along with having cold feet in winter and hot sweaty feet in summer. High tech athletic socks are usually made of a variety of polyesters, such as polypropylene, acrylic, olefin or Thermax. These synthetics actually ‘wick’ moisture away from your feet so that it can evaporate.

Socks that are designed for specific sports protect your feet even more; however, they are not always worth the extra expense. The different types of sport socks differ according to where the protection padding is placed (instep, toes, balls, heel, arch or shin), how thick the padding is and what materials are used. For example, running socks have extra cushioning in the heel, while aerobic socks have extra padding for stop and go movements. These socks do provide extra cushioning and can help decrease foot abrasion; however, socks are far less important than the appropriate sport shoes.

Shoes can make up for the shortcomings of socks, so provided that you have the right shoes, the all purpose socks that remove (‘wick’) moisture should do the trick.

No matter what type of socks you choose ensure they aren’t so thick that they cramp your toes, or so thin that they cause blisters. Look for snug fitting socks that aren’t restrictive and that have flat toe seams and good cushioning. If you have synthetic socks, always try to air dry them or use the lowest setting on the drier as they are often heat sensitive and may shrink.

Carpe’ diem

A fall classic

This year’s World Series between the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees (alias the Bronx Bombers) was a one sided affair with the Yankees sweeping the series in four games. The weekly Pattaya Sports Club softball game on Sunday, Oct. 25, between the Pattaya Padres and the Banglamung Bombers made up for any lack of excitement by their namesakes, as each team scored the same number of runs and split a hard fought doubleheader.

The Bombers came out swinging in the first game putting up six runs in their first at bat. Sterling (Silver) Bechtel and Aloha Tom each contributed two RBI.

The Padres chipped away at the lead and in the third inning erupted for six runs of their own. The boys from Down Under, Kiwi Rick and Aussie (King Pin) Peter provided the firepower.

The Padres padded their lead with three in the fourth and when G’day David added an upper deck three run blast in the fifth, the Padres were up 18 to 8.

But the Bombers would not fold and put up 8 runs in the sixth behind Mike (Mr. Ice) Berg’s three run homer. Down by two, going into the bottom of the seventh, Alan (Y.B.) Baa doubled home the tying runs and scored when John (Fowl Ball) Macallen doubled to left giving the Bombers a 19 to 18 victory.

The second game was another cliffhanger. The Bombers broke on top early, then when M. J. (Coffee) Jim doubled home two in the bottom of the second, the Bombers had a five zip lead.

The Padres found their sticks in the third and key hits by Gordon Lightfoot and Curious Curt put them up by one.

The Bombers pushed one across in the fourth to tie the game, but the Padres Slammin Sammy crushed an upper deck drive to left, again putting the Padres out in front.

The last inning saw the Bombers rebound and tie the game again. But in their last at bat, the Padres captured victory when Slammin Sammy, whose stellar defense kept the game close, singled home the winning run. Final score Padres 10, Bombers 9.

Games are every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. on a temporary field at the back of Somprasong Plaza on Jomtien Beach Road. Equipment is provided and refreshments are available. All are welcome to participate.

Jens Paterson from Bull Ring captures first PSC President’s Cup

In 1997 the PSC voted to sponsor one special fishing tournament each year. That tournament would be called "The President’s Cup". A large trophy will be presented to the winner of the tournament each year. The winner will keep the trophy until the next annual tournament.

To qualify for the tournament an angler must first be a current, valid member of the Pattaya Sports Club. Secondly, he must participate in at least one of the tournaments during the year that is promoted by the PSC.

All costs and fees for the tournament are paid for by the PSC. All the anglers need to provide is their fishing tackle.

For various reasons, the 1997 tournament was delayed. Normally the annual tournament will be held in November of each year.

The eligible anglers for the 1997 tournament were Jens Paterson, Roddy Valentine, Frank Collins, and Carl Engel.

The 1997 Presidents Cup Winner is Jens Paterson, fishing for the Bull Ring Bar, Soi Yodsak, with a 5.8 Kilogram Pompano. The runner-up is Frank Collins fishing for the Poteen Still, Soi Yamoto, with a 5.0 Kilogram Caravel. The boat was the Somsaksamut #3 with captain Gay.

The 1998 Presidents Cup Tournament is scheduled for the 22nd of November. All qualifying anglers must register with the PSC fishing committee by November 1st. Call the Pattaya Sports Club Fishing Chairman Carl Engel at 038-410-228 or fax 038-426-121. Or call the PSC office at phone/fax 038-423-809, or e-mail [email protected]

PSC Golf Chairman’s Newsletter for Quarterly Magazine, & Web Page

With the traditional ‘quiet’ period coming to an end and a heavy influx of regular and new visitors forecast from November onwards, PSC Golf could be in for its busiest season yet.

Regular visiting groups of members from the Philippines (Swagman & Archie’s Bar) arrive early November together with other groups from Korea, USA, and Scandinavia.

The monthly program of over 30 organised competitions usually covers 12-14 golf courses on the Eastern Seaboard. However, while the rainy season continues, (officially finishing at Loy Kratong on November 3rd) the number of courses scheduled may be less, selecting those where playing conditions are best and where the service to PSC golfers is most favourable.

The Annual Golf Calendar, from July 1998 to June 1999, offers no less than seventeen major PSC Golf tournaments, plus five more where we have an involvement through playing or organisational support.

An example being the Delaney’s Inaugural Irish Open tournament at Rayong Green Valley on October 2nd which, although a Delaney’s Event, was set up and organised by PSC. This in respect of Delaney’s agreed sponsorship of the St. Patrick’s Day Scramble on March 17th next year and the PSC Charity Classic a week later on March 26th.

The PSC major tournament program began with the Independence Day Tournament on July 3rd, organised by TAGGS from Hare House.

This was followed by the first ‘Rules Invitational’ match for the Stableford Cup on September 18th at Khao Kheow, combined with a Rules Quiz and Mexican Buffet hosted by Stephen Beard at Hare House. The PSC Splinter Golf Group won the Stableford Cup, beating PSC TAGGS 395 points to 377, on a ‘ten best score’ aggregate. A total of 51 players took part with an equal split in team numbers. Neil Cameron won the Rules Quiz, beating Bill Collis (now departed to Dakhar) in a tie-break play-off. The Splinter Golf Group will defend the Stableford Cup against PSC Golf Cafe Kronborg at a later date, followed by another Quiz evening.

Two majors in November are the ‘Banana Scramble’ at Siam Country Club on November 5th to celebrate Bjarne Nielsen’s xxth Birthday, followed by the prize-giving and excellent free buffet, hosted by Bjarne and Family back at the Cafe Kronborg. On November 26th, Papasan Ray Rogers hosts a Thanksgiving Supper at his home after the annual Thanksgiving Tournament at Pattaya Country Club. Papa Ray’s food and hospitality are not to be missed, with Bjarne supplying the cold beer at ‘Happy Hour’ prices.

Both events attract a big attendance, so sign up early at the Cafe Kronborg.

Communications have become an important part of PSC Golf development, improving considerably with the advent of the PSC Quarterly Magazine, and the very comprehensive PSC Web Page, at www.pattayasports.org, reaching golfers all over the world. Golfers wishing to take out, or renew, PSC membership, now e-mail our office to advise arrival dates and to pre-book entries in the major tournaments, having seen the monthly PSC Golf fixture schedules and Annual Golf Calendar on the Internet. Visiting Member Groups of significant numbers often request special course bookings to be made, and we try to give this service whenever possible.

Locally, we continue to receive excellent coverage and support from Pattaya Mail through our weekly ‘Pattaya Sports Club Golf’ page, with additional coverage for major events and charity presentations. Our four Group venues at the Cafe Kronborg, Hare House, the Green Bottle, and the Bunker (formerly J.B. Bar), all display details of PSC Golf schedules and activities, and have scorecard collection boxes for the fortnightly handicap review.

Recent changes to the PSC Golf Committee include the addition of Steve Mascari, now Chairman PSC Splinter Golf Group and PSC Team Captain and Organiser for the Eastern Seaboard League. Jim Little is also a welcome addition to the Committee with responsibility for Media coverage of our major tournaments. Bill Jones is representing Pattaya Golf Society and Tony Stevens is co-opted to help with the organisation of major tournaments. Gez Tracey also comes on board to represent, with me, the Cafe Kronborg.

Our thanks to Vic Cross for his involvement during the past year, and especially to Bill Collis, now working in Dakhar. His contribution to our Charity Events and golf in general was considerable. The Golf Charity Committee includes Harry Riley (PSC Charity Chairman), Stephen Beard and Bill Thompson. Handicaps and Rules are now handled by two separate committees, both chaired by Bill Thompson.

After some 18 months of PSC Golf operating under a broader based policy of affiliated Member Groups, it is clear that the wider choice of venues, courses and starting times has met with approval from the majority of member golfers, many of whom now play and socialise with two or more groups.

Looking ahead with enthusiasm to a busy schedule in December and January, and with the benefit of the experience last year, we have six major events in the golf program to look forward to.

The Hare House Invitational is on December 9th, followed by the PSC Memorial Classic on December 14th. This event will feature, in addition to the Carl Lislevatn Trophy, a special Memorial Trophy in memory of Dr. Sam who died earlier this year. Then on December 30th Rossie’s Scramble, sponsored by Steve Ross, will see the old year out.

The final year of the millenium begins with the Hare House Open on January 11th, followed by the 36 Hole PSC Golf Championship on January 18th &19th at Khao Kheow.

January should conclude with the traditional Swedish ‘Meatball Classic’ from Soft Rock Cafe, but this event has yet to be confirmed.

In conclusion, let me restate the key objective of PSC Golf. That is to provide for PSC members the best possible program of well organised weekly golf competitions and major tournaments within the means and human resource at our disposal.

The Member Groups comprising PSC Golf have each retained their individual identity as was intended, whilst operating under agreed PSC Golf guidelines and principles. We are very fortunate to have the luxury and option of so many excellent golf courses to consider for our program, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank those golf courses that support us. However, special thanks are due to the small team of volunteers who work centrally on the PSC Golf Committee, and within the affiliated Member Groups, to ensure that PSC Golf achieves its objective throughout the year.

Michael J. Franklin
Chairman, PSC Golf

Lill 1 up on Green Valley

PSC TAGGS... golf from the Hare House

Wednesday, October 21 - Rayong Green Valley Country Club (Bogey)

1st: Ken Lill, 1 up
2nd: Ciano Glavina, 1 down
3rd: B.J. Smith, 2 down

The Alternative Golf Gentlemen’s Society played a bogey competition at Green Valley on Wednesday. There was no rain, but a stiff breeze blew all day and the greens became hard enough to chip diamonds. Well struck lob shots would drop down like plumb bobs only to roll off the greens and into trouble. You had to have a running game and sneak the ball up to the hole. That suited Englishman Ken Lill just fine as he was the only one to win his match and ended the day at one up.

Ken comes from the east London district of Walthamstow, famous for the greyhound racing at Walthamstow Stadium. The only "dog" in Ken’s game was successfully negotiating Green Valley’s doglegs as he won his first TAGGS Knotted Putter trophy. The rest of the field was left chasing hares.

Tagging along behind Ken were a couple of Australian rabbit hunters. Ciano Glavina played his normal stable game and almost upset the TAGGS tradition of a lot of different winners in singles competition. He finished his match one down, just edging out B.J. Smith who ended the day at two down.

Bjarne’s ‘Banana’ (Texas) Scramble

Siam Country Club - Thursday 5th November

Bjarne Nielsen’s Birthday (Texas) Scramble at Siam Country Club is limited to 24 teams of four, teeing off from 09.04 a.m., 1st & 10th tees.

Sign-up at the Cafe Kronborg in groups of four if possible. If not we will assign you to a group.

Place your entry fee B.150 in an envelope, with name, event and current lowest handicap, in the box when you enter your name on the booking sheet. Bookings not accepted without payment.

Entries must be in no later than 5.00 p.m. Tuesday the 3rd of November. The starting sheet will be on the notice board by Wednesday the 4th, midday.

After the ‘Banana’ Scramble, Bjarne (featured above) will host his usual sumptuous Birthday Buffet back at the Cafe Kronborg followed by the presentation of team prizes and traditional lucky draw. All are welcome.

There will be three team prizes, four near pins and long drives for men and ladies.

Please be at the tee 10 minutes before your allocated tee-off time, and those wishing to enjoy the experience of Bjarne teeing-off, should be gathered quietly at the 10th tee no later than 9.00 a.m. Donations of re-load balls optional.

This is a fun event, usually over subscribed, so sign-up early please.

PH3 Run 763

19/10/98 - Hares: Charlie Manson and Sharon Tate.

It was a stormy day for Charlie Manson’s last day of freedom. As the bus full of runners arrived at a Cambodian refugee camp, some visitors were overheard saying, "Gee, I didn’t know we were that close to the boarder!"

Chicken F. got us together and took care of the ones with new shoes. Then Charlie Manson and Sharon Tate sent us on our way.

Seagull SH. and Seagull Surfer followed Airhead and Duck F. down the railroad tracks and into the leech infested pond.

No-one remained dry, although some gentleman carried their ladies through the water at first. That ended when Seagull SH. fell flat on his face with Seagull Surfer on his back. Then it was every lady for herself.

Boy George, our no. 1 front runner, fell in love and for the first time came in dead last, holding hands and a big grin on his face, coming in after dark.

As the refugees were going to bed the circle was called. Chicken F. iced the hares, and as soon as Airhead recovered from his bout with some respiratory problem, hammered the sinners. Uncle Fester got his reward for his 200th run, as did Smart F. for her 50th. Congratulations! Charlie and Sharon received their unique holiday shirts. After some good songs, it was back to Erik’s for the best food any Hash could ask for.

On On Duck F.

P.S. Charlie and Sharon would like to give a special thanks to the Hash management and all of the members for all the fun, support and good wishes. They will miss all the fun and I know we will miss them as well, but we all hope they return soon!

Look up the Pattaya Hash House Harriers on the Internet at http://members.tripod.com/~The_Nerd/hashsheet.html or email Susie at [email protected] or call 364 185. PH3 meets every Monday 15:30 hours at the Hare House in Soi Post Office.

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