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Pattaya to get a new darts league
Pattaya Sports Club is organising a new Darts League
playing on Monday evenings, so as not to impair the leagues run by bars on other nights.
Currently these leagues are funded by the bars to attract customers and supply a facility
for both residents and visiting tourists. In the main they are well run and commercially
successful.
The first night of play for the new league will be Monday
the 1st of March for those teams ready to play by then. The inaugural meeting of team
captains will be held at the PSC office or the Cafe Kronborg next door at 3 p.m. on
Saturday the 27th of February.
The primary purpose of the Pattaya Sports Club Darts League is to promote
the sport and make an enjoyable evening out for PSC members and their friends. To this end
the venues of the teams will not need to fund the events; instead the team members will
pay a small sum each match to their captain who will pass it on, together with result
sheets, to the PSC Darts Section. From there, the news will flow to the Pattaya Mail
and the money will flow to a special Darts Section interest-bearing deposit with the PSC
until needed for trophies, etc.
The Pattaya Sports Club will cover any shortfall in initial income in
order to get the sport on its feet and in a position to cope with international and local
tournaments, as it has done for 10 Pin Bowling, Softball, Fishing and especially for Golf.
The PSC is now a legal Thai entity, and as such is audited yearly by a
Thai government department to ensure that an organization, the bulk of whose membership is
Farang, operates in accordance with Thai laws and its own articles of association. The
main expenditure of the PSC is in supporting local charities on the Eastern Seaboard.
These charities include so much support to Thai poor people and to the good people helping
out the unfortunate, that the members of the PSC are effectively helping the local
community simply by paying their membership.
Members of the PSC who can arrange a team with a minimum of 4 players, 2
of whom must be PSC members; venues which are prepared to host a team and members who
simply enjoy playing darts and are looking for a team should contact Len Banfield, Darts
Chairman on (38) 420-432.
4th Classroom One Charity Golf Classic
Friday, 19th
February at Green Valley
Friday the 19th of February is the date for the much
awaited Classic, with the organizers hoping to better last year’s donation of 45,000
baht to the Banglamung Boys Orphanage.
The format is Stableford singles with a best team prize to
give everyone something to play for right until the end.
The fun begins on Thursday the 18th at 7 p.m. with the usual registration
get-together when you collect your shirt and tee-off time while getting tucked into the
free buffet and barbecue at Classroom One, Soi Pattayaland 2, South Pattaya.
On Friday the 19th, the festivities begin with a welcome Classroom
cocktail on your arrival at Classroom for the presentation and huge European and Thai
buffet, which will accompany the two large pigs-on-spits.
Then comes the presentation with the winner collecting the trophy, a golf
bag, and a bottle of champagne and vintage port to celebrate.
Second place will get a trophy, a putter and a bottle of Remy Martin, and
third place will pick up a trophy, a dozen golf balls and a bottle of Johnnie Walker
Black. The ladies winner will collect a trophy, golf equipment and a bottle of champagne.
There will also be mystery team prizes, nearest pins, long drives and long
putts. Also a booby prize for last place. Don’t be last!
Come along and enjoy the fun. 1,200 baht entry fee includes green and
caddy fees, golf shirt and lucky draw ticket. Registration closes February 16th.
Contact: Stan at Orchid Tour & Trading, 422965, 01-9367138. Gez at
Orchid Tour & Trading, 422965. Mike Franklin 731144. Steve Ross 300696.
Help us to help the Banglamung Boys Orphanage.
Dolphins filet Marlins
The weekly Pattaya Sports Club softball game on Sunday,
January 31 had David’s Dolphins and Mike’s marlins do battle like a pair of
Siamese Fighting Fish. In the end, the Dolphins were able to sink the Marlins and swim
away with the victory in both ends of the doubleheader.
The opener saw the Marlins leap out of the water and score two in the
first and four in the second behind the timely hitting of Montreal (The Rocket) Robert and
Craig (Netman) Lewis.
The bottom of the second brought the Dolphins to the surface and RBI by
Esso Mike and Consistent Chris brought four runs home.
The Marlins failed to score in the top of the third, but in the bottom
half of the inning Maple Leaf Rick had a two run homer and with two outs and two on added
a three run homer as the Dolphins scored nine in all.
Mike (Mr. Ice) Berg had a three run dinger for the Marlins in the top of
the fourth to cut into the lead, but G’Day David smacked a two run blast in the
bottom half of the inning as the Marlins floundered and the Dolphins hung on for a
seventeen to fifteen victory.
The nightcap began as a defensive struggle with each team putting up one
in the first.
The Dolphins’ Copasetic Curt made several nice catches in right field
to hold the Marlins scoreless over the next three innings, while the Dolphins padded their
lead.
Down 8 to 2 in the bottom of the sixth, the Marlins loaded the bases and
quickly cut the lead to two behind Alan (Y. B.) Baa’s grand slam.
After a nifty defensive play by John (Baypoint) Bechtel at first, the
Dolphins failed to score in the top of the seventh.
Timely RBI by Alan (Leaving) Vegas and C. F. (Fowl Ball) Macallen tied the
score in the bottom of the inning and sent the game into extra innings, where the
Dolphins, behind Sterling (Silver) Bechtel’s four RBI, quickly scored eight big runs.
In the bottom of the eighth, the Marlins put their first two batters on,
but when Kiwi Rick made an over the shoulder, running "catch of the day", the
Marlin runners were caught off base, ending the game with a triple play!
Games are every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Pattaya School #7 on Sukhumvit Road
just past Greenway driving range and Caltex gas station. Equipment is provided and
refreshments are available. All are welcome.
Bevington on a hot streak
PSC TAGGS ...golf from the Hare House
Wednesday, February 3 - Phoenix
Golf & Country Club (Stroke Play)
1st: Rick Bevington, net 66
2nd: Brent Philp, net 72
3rd: Michael Dige, net 72
The Alternative Golf Gentlemen’s Society played their Stroke Play
competition on the Lakes and Mountain courses at Phoenix on Wednesday. The conditions were
almost ideal, with a light breeze and heavy clouds keeping down the heat. The good weather
produced a bevy of good scores, but Canadian Rick Bevington ran away with the tournament
carding a net 66 off his 35 handicap.
In second place was another Canadian Brent Philp, who shot an even par 86
off his 14 handicap. The best gross of the day was Michael Dige with a 77. Playing off
five, Michael took third place.
Friday, February 5 - Rayong Green
Valley Country Club (Stableford)
1st: Rick Bevington, 41 points
2nd: Peder Gjelstrub, 39 points
3rd: Bill Thompson, 38 points
Canadian Rick Bevington won his second TAGGS competition in two days when
he captured 41 Stableford points at Green Valley on Friday, February 5. Rick, who spends
the winter in Pattaya every year , has been on a tear with four wins and a second in the
past month. He credits PGA pro Richard Livingston for the improvement in his game.
"He changed my grip to eliminate the banana ball," Rick declared. Gee Richard,
couldn’t you have waited a while to make those changes?
In second place with 39 points was the affable Dane Peder Gjelstrub. Peder
was singing the blues on Wednesday at Phoenix. But on Friday at Green Valley he put it all
together and nearly won his first Hare House trophy.
In third place was Bill Thompson who shot an 87 that was good for 38
points. Maybe this round will get Bill’s handicap below 15 before Russell Finch gets
back from the States. Bill doesn’t want to suffer the ignominy of having a higher
handicap than ol’ "Pin High".
Coming up in March
Important dates for the diary in March include three major
PSC Golf Tournaments. On Friday March 5th the annual PSC Splinter Golf Group Open takes
place at Rayong Green Valley. Then on Wednesday March 17th we go back to Green Valley for
the PSC St. Patrick’s Day Scramble, sponsored by Delaney’s, for the second year.
The highlight of the month is the PSC Charity Classic on Friday March 26th at Phoenix, at
which we aim to raise over B.250,000 for Charity through the sale of ‘Charity
Mulligans’. The popular ‘Full Monty’ Mulligan offer will be available again
with all the proceeds going towards the charity target.
Hole sponsors and contributors to the Lucky Mulligan Draw from last year
wishing to repeat their participation should contact Mike Franklin at phone/fax 731144 or
e-mail [email protected]; or Steve Ross at
phone/fax 720550 or e-mail [email protected];
or Gez Tracey at phone 422965, fax 423722, or e-mail [email protected]. More details in future
issues of Pattaya Mail and at PSC Golf venues.
High drama at Laem Chabang
PSC Pattaya Golf Society from The Bunker
On a beautifully manicured course, the Pattaya Golf Society played their
match play semi-finals on Tuesday, February 2nd in perfect golfing conditions at Laem
Chabang.
Neil Hughes, a very competent golfer on his day, played off a 15 handicap
and had to concede 8 shots to his opponent, veteran Colin Morgan. Neil had the fright of
his life being down 3 holes after the first four.
Yet after his disastrous start, Neil got his act together and at the turn
was one in front, whittling away Colin’s lead with some monumental tee shots and good
short play.
Colin realised by the 14th his chances of qualifying were disappearing and
with only 4 holes left, with all his extra shots used up, that Neil was too good a player
to let this chance slip by to win the game. Neil ended up winning by 2 holes. Certainly,
if Neil maintains his form he is going to be a very difficult contender for the eventual
honors.
The other semi-final was a dogged game between another veteran, Bill
Jones, and Wilf Latham, another big hitter off the tee. Bill stuck to his task and never
lost sight of Wilf, perhaps only on several fairways where Wilf’s balls strayed
occasionally. Never more than a few holes separated them all through the contest.
Wilf found himself in some tricky situations off the fairways with his
long drives, but always played excellent relief shots to keep himself in contention. It
was obvious with this dual the first big blunder would be fatal, but both players kept
their cool, and at the finish honors were shared.
Bill Jones was quoted as saying, "I’m not particularly keen on
these match play tournaments - too much strain and stress involved." But Bill has to
go through it all again just one day before the final next Tuesday. No one can guess the
other finalist, but whoever, will give Neil Hughes a very stiff test for the nomination of
Pattaya Golf Society’s Match Play Champion of 1999.
The game played also embodied a Stableford competition for the Society
with the eventual winner, with 35 points and a return to form, Dickie Barbe. Dickie’s
absence of recent months seems to have re-kindled his appetite for the game again.
Second place went to Ger Hazke, another regular in-form player constantly
amongst the prizes. Bo, a quiet, unassuming member who’s also playing good golf,
shared the spoils.
The Bunker’s other activities also include darts, a quiz team (of
sorts), and the catering services of waitresses Ong, Lek, Kub and Porn. There is also a
good menu of all English dishes available.
There’s a reward to anyone who can give any information to Wilf
Latham leading to the person who hid his sports bag. Wilf replaced this bag with a 950
baht bag much to his annoyance. "Should have gone to Naklua Sunday Market," one
member was heard to comment. "Could have saved 500 B."
PSC Golf next week
February continues on Monday the 15th with a choice of a
Stroke Play at Rayong Green Valley with PSC Golf from the Café Kronborg, or a Stableford
competition at challenging Noble Place with the PSC Splinter Group from the Green Bottle.
On Tuesday the 16th it is a Public Holiday and there is no fixture. On
Wednesday the 17th there is a choice of Stableford at Khao Kheow with the Green Bottle, or
a Bogey competition at Laem Chabang with PSC TAGGS from the Hare House.
On Thursday the 18th there is a second chance to play Khao Kheow, this
time Better Ball, from Café Kronborg.
The week ends on Friday 19th February with no PSC fixtures leaving PSC
members free to play in the annual Classroom Charity Classic at Rayong Green
Valley, with the proceeds going to Banglamung Boys Home. Sign-up details in all the
venues.
Full details of the February Schedule can be seen at the PSC Golf venues,
in Pattaya Mail and at our Web Site at www.pattayasports.org
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