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Paul Butler - 1999 Delaney’s
Irish Open Champion
A huge field of 153 golfers teed it up in the second
inaugural Delaney’s Irish Open at Great Lake on Friday, the first of
October. With nineteen foursomes scheduled to go off both the first tee
and the tenth tee, it would take a miracle to not have a major traffic jam
on the course. Things slowed down, especially in the afternoon when a
thunderstorm swept the links. But instead of a disaster, the Delaney’s
Irish Open was a smooth operation and even though the course beat most of
the golfers to a pulp, the drink stands at Great Lake were pretty
wonderful first aid stations.
PSC
Golf Chairman Mike Franklin (left) and Delaney’s Managing Director
Trevor Allen (right) award Paul Butler with his 1999 Delaney’s Irish
Open Championship trophy.
A few players survived the day intact, and a new king
was crowned. Paul Butler, who plays off fifteen, shot an 84 that was good
for 39 Stableford points to become the 1999 Delaney’s Irish Open
Champion.
Paul took home the Championship Trophy and a B5000
voucher to spend in Delaney’s. His name goes on the perpetual trophy
that will reside in the pub as will the Champion’s Tankard.
Patrick Dean won Division 1, having lost the
Championship to Paul Butler in a count back that went to the last six
holes. For his efforts, Patrick won the Division 1 Winner’s Trophy and
his own voucher good at Delaney’s worth two thousand Baht.
Dene Mundy won first place in the second division and
was rewarded with a trophy and a 2000 Baht voucher. He was also the winner
of the Low Gross Trophy for Division 2; good for another 1000 Baht at
Delaney’s, plus a Near Pin that was worth four pints of Carlsberg.
Dene had 38 points and to hear him tell it, overcame a
miserable start on the front nine. “ I started drinking,” declared the
genial Aussie. That wasn’t hard to do. Ice cold cans of Carlsberg Beer
were free for the asking at all the Great Lake’s drink stands. And
anyone who brought their own food or drink to the course were “hauling
coal to Newcastle” ‘cause the folks at Delaney’s had sandwiches and
meat pastries to munch on as well.
One group that stood put from the rest was composed of
the Willett brothers, Dennis and Larry, the “Virginia Gentleman” Carl
Bauman, and Delaney’s Financial Director Ian Warwick. Their names were
seen on several Near Pins and the Long Drive, but those awards went to
others just a little closer or a little longer. They did take home a
special group prize for the Best Fourball Aggregate Score with 127
Stableford points. That effort won them champagne and golf balls donated
by Stan ‘Classroom’ Fry.
Probably the best team effort of the day was the one
contributed by the pairing of the staff and management of Delaney’s with
the volunteers from the Pattaya Sports Club. Kim Fletcher and his people
are to be congratulated for the job they did both on the course and back
in the pub. Also to be congratulated was PSC Golf Chairman Mike Franklin,
who was instrumental in organizing this event and doing his usual
excellent job of emceeing the post tournament ceremony. Mike had the
pleasure of awarding his wife Banjob with the trophies for the Ladies Best
Score and the Ladies Long Drive. Special recognition should also go to
Stephen Beard and Harry Riley who stayed at Great Lake until the bitter
end tabulating the results.
There are now only two names on the perpetual
Championship Trophy: last year’s winner Jock Miller-Sterling and this
year’s champion Paul Butler. The bet here is that this tournament will
still be around when they have to add more base to the trophy to make room
for the next name. It is too well run and too much fun to be otherwise.
Delaney’s Irish Open Results
1999 Delaney’s Irish Open Champion: Paul Butler C/B,
39 Points
Low Gross: Steve Mascari, 76
Ladies Champion: Banjob Franklin, 41 Points
Division 1 (Hncp 0-18): Winner: Patrick Dean, 39
points. 2nd Place: George Jackson, 38 points. 3rd Place: Sean Mulraine
C/B, 38 points. 4th Place: Ebrahim C/B Steve Mascari, 37 points.
Division 2 (Hncp 19+): Low Gross: Dene Mundy, 92.
Winner: Dene Mundy, 38 points. 2nd Place: Howard Tsang, 37 points. 3rd
Place: Paul Kraft C/B, 35 points. 4th Place: David Henton C/B G. Hamil, K.
Forrt, 35 points.
Technical Prize Winners
Near Pins: Division 1: #5 Gez Tracey, #7 Svend
Berthelson, #12 Svend Berthelson, #16 Gez Tracey. Division 2: #5 Joe
Sparey, #7 Ian Pople, #12 Morten Polsid, #16 Dene Mundy.
Long Putt: Division 1: #17 Serge Straeten. Division 2:
#9 Fred Lewis.
Long Drive: Division 1: #9 Steve Mascari. Division 2:
#18 Malcome Corville.
Ladies Long Drive: #6 Banjob Franklin.
Best Fourball Aggregate Score: Ian Warwick, Dennis
Willett, Larry Willett and Carl Bauman, 127 Stableford points.
Best Dressed Golfer: Glen “Lassie” Dragland.
Worst Dressed Golfer: Mark Gorda.
Lowest Score: Tom Waldron, 7 Stableford points.
Preview to a major
1999 TQ Masters Golf Tournament
There are few thrills in professional golf greater than
slipping on the green jacket as a newly crowned Masters Champion. Avid
golfers all over the world can almost imagine that moment when the arms
slide down the silk lining of the tailor made coat. Augusta, Georgia is a
long way from the Kingdom of Thailand, but the green jacket of a champion
golfer is available right here in Pattaya.
On Friday, October 22, the Tahitian Queen, in
association with PSC Golf, will present the 6th TQ Masters Golf
Tournament. While nobody would make a comparison between this competition
and the one held at Augusta National, they have more in common than the
green jacket presented to the winner. Tradition. This Stableford contest
being held at Eastern Star Resort Country Club has the foundation of solid
tradition. Just as the Tahitian Queen is the oldest “Rock ‘n’
Roll” bar in Pattaya, the TQ Masters is one of the oldest expat
“major” tournaments in this area as well. And if Woody ever decides to
have a Past Masters Champions dinner, you can bet that it would be a
helluva lot more fun than the one held in Georgia.
The entry fee is B.1200 and includes green fee, caddy
fee, TQ Masters golf shirt, golf cap, free beer on the course, a buffet
roast and prize giving at TQ after the tournament, and an extended Happy
Hour from 5-9 p.m. with great rock and roll. The field will be limited to
120 players divided into a Ladies Division and three divisions for the
men. Division I for the men will be for handicaps 17 or lower. Division II
will be for handicaps from 18 through 27. Division III will be for
handicaps between 28 and 36.
Entry forms are available at the Tahitian Queen on Beach Road and at
all the PSC Golf Venues. You are asked to sign up as a Four Ball and all
entry fees should be paid when the entry form is turned in to Woody at TQ,
Mike Franklin with PSC Golf, or PGA pro Richard Livingston. The forms must
be turned in before 5:00 p.m. on the 19th of October, but remember the
field is limited to 120 golfers. There are a lot of procrastinators
wishing they had signed up earlier for the Delaney’s Irish Open. That
field was full ten days before the tournament, and the TQ Masters is
another great and extremely popular golf tournament. Sign up today, that
green jacket just might fit you perfectly.
Pattaya Sports Club Darts League
The second round of the PSC darts started with a
remarkable drawn game between Pleasure Dome and Kronborg, during which
three 180’s were thrown, one by Pom of Kronborg and one each by Alex and
Steve of Pleasure Dome. The draw enabled Mick’s Place (10 points) to
overtake Kronborg (9 points) upon beating the Kennel Dogs. The Thistle (6
points) defeated Londoner giving them the third spot ahead of Pleasure
Dome (5 points). Londoner (4 points) leading the Dogs with 2 points.
The next week’s games saw one change in the order:
Mick’s Place (12), Kronborg (11) and Pleasure Dome (7) all winning their
matches, Pleasure Dome now making third place ahead of Thistle. Steve Rose
managed another 180 for Mick’s Place.
The last game of the second round is scheduled for the
18th October.
The following Monday (25 October) will be reserved for
a drawn pairs tournament for Pattaya Sports Club members only. The PSC
will be sponsoring the event and Cafe Kronborg will be hosting it.
Any PSC members who wish to compete in the Tournament
will need to bring their current membership card with them to the event
and register before 8 p.m. so that the draw can be made in time to start
play. Snacks will be provided free.
Last year the tournament ended up as a thoroughly
enjoyable night out for the players, despite torrential rains making it
unpleasant to travel. This year we hope for a better deal from the weather
and a bigger turnout from those members who haven’t played darts for a
while, and have forgotten how much fun it can be. There will be a good
attendance from the PSC Dart League on Monday, and win or lose they
haven’t forgotten.
Any enquiries contact: PSC Darts Chairman Len Banfield, Phone 420-432.
Thailand Tourers this weekend
The local Bira Race Circuit is the host for the 5th
round of the Thailand Touring Car Championships this weekend. This has
been a very strong championship battle between the previously all
conquering Hondas and the now ascendant Toyota Corollas of Toyota Team
Thailand.
With the changeable weather, the outcome is anyone’s
guess, with the notorious first “ess” at the rear of the circuit
bringing many drivers undone in the past.
In addition there will be the return of the Honda City
One-Make Races, with Ed Eamlumnow being the favourite to take this title.
Qualifying is on Saturday with the main event, the Touring Car
Championship commencing around 1.00 p.m.
More PSC Golf in October
On Sunday 10th October, Lewiinski’s go to Eastern
Star to play Stableford, leaving at 11.00 a.m. On Monday 11th October, PSC
Golf from the Caf้ Kronborg also go to Eastern Star, but for a
stroke play competition, while the Splinter Golf Group from the Green
Bottle go to Natural Park Resort, playing Stableford.
On Tuesday the 12th, Pattaya Golf Society from the
Bunker play a medal round at Pattaya Country Club, while Lewiinski’s
play stroke at Bangpra, leaving at the earlier time of 10.15 am.
On Wednesday 13th October, Hare House and the Green
Bottle both go to Bangpra leaving at 8.30 and 9.45 respectively, with Hare
House playing a better ball medal and the Green Bottle Stableford.
On Thursday 14th October, PSC Golf Caf้ Kronborg
goes to Laem Chabang playing Stableford, and on Friday the 15th the
Splinter Group from the Green Bottle stays local at Siam Country Club for
a two man better ball, while Hare House play Stableford at Eastern Star.
Looking ahead next week to Friday 22nd October, the TQ
Masters takes place at Eastern Star. Full details and entry at TQ, Beach
Road (see Woody), or see Richard Livingston or Mike Franklin. Details also
at all PSC Golf venues and at Delaney’s. Sign-up early for this to avoid
disappointment.
The full October Schedule can be seen at PSC Golf Venues, at
Delaney’s, in Pattaya Mail and on the PSC Web Site at
www.pattayasports.org.
Wood-less Wood wins at Sriracha
PSC Pattaya Golf Society from the Bunker
A feature of the Society’s visit to Sriracha last
week was the unique win by Jon Wood in Division Two of the Stableford
competition. Merchant seaman Wood won with 36 points, playing the round
without the use of a wooden club, driving off all tees with a seven iron.
Just two shots behind on 34 points was Stefan Hoge,
followed by Joe Sparey and Keith Fortt joint third with 33 points.
In Division One, ultra consistent Gur Hakze was again
the winner with 39 points. This Dutchman is certainly in a winning mood
after only arriving back in Pattaya for a short time.
In second place was long hitter Paul Butler with 36
points, closely followed on 35 points by Hannu Kamila.
Nearest the pins went to Norman Brooks (2), Bruce
Lawrence and Anders.
American Bruce Lawrence achieved Bunker’s Player of
the Month with an excellent 10 under par, with that man Gur Hakze just one
shot behind. Congratulations to Bruce for a great performance throughout
September.
One Ball and Snowman at it again
PSC TAGGS ...golf from the Hare House
Wednesday, September 29 - Great Lake Golf and Country
Club (Stableford Pairs)
1st: Malcolm Clare & George Jackson, 69 points
2nd: Banjob Franklin & Mike Franklin, 68 points
3rd: Jens Gunnarsson & Mike Spear, 64 points
The TAGGS team killed three birdies with one ball on
Wednesday, the 29th of September. They played a pairs competition at Great
Lake. They had a Stableford tune up in preparation for the Delaney’s
Irish Open. And they had a birthday celebration for Hare House regulars
Glen “Lassie” Dragland and Paul “Spot” Ovens.
The format was Stableford Pairs, where the team’s
total points counted for the trophy. The winners were the All England side
of Malcolm “The Snowman” Clare and George “One Ball” Jackson with
68 points. A solid effort from each partner, with George bringing home 35
points and Malcolm 34 points.
While “One Ball” and “Snowman” were no
surprise, the second place was a very pleasant surprise. Banjob and Mike
Franklin tallied 68 points for the penultimate spot on the podium in a
fairly large field of 13 teams. Mrs. Franklin must have been worn out
after carrying her husband on the tough, tough Nick Faldo layout. Banjob
had 37 points and Mike had 31 points.
The last spot on the podium went to a pair who had no
idea how they were doing, because they weren’t even playing together.
Jens Gunnarsson and Mike Spear were split apart when the odd number of
pairs demanded a couple of three balls. It wasn’t until they had gotten
back together at the Hare House that they even knew that the team total
was 64 points.
The birthday party for “Spot” and “Lassie” was kept fueled by
the free buffet served by the folks at the Hare House. There were ribs and
chicken legs, fried rice with sweet and sour pork, and baked beans and
potato salad. While the food was washed down with glasses of beer, the
conversation turned to what to do about stopping the juggernaut of George
Jackson and Malcolm Clare. It was decided by some that the recent attempts
to foist George back on to the Splinter Group were misguided as that would
just be passing the buck. It would be better to appeal to the other
Pattaya Sports Club golfing venues to send their best two man teams to the
next pairs competition at the Hare House. Should they win, they probably
would not have to ring the bell, as instead everyone would be buying them
drinks. They could even have shirts printed up that said “ We beat ONE
BALL and THE SNOWMAN too!”.
Stretching a Point
Because it would appear to make no immediate impact on
your body shape, flexibility is often the forgotten element of fitness. In
reality, it is just as important as aerobic efficiency and strength.
Flexibility is measured by the range of motion (ROM) in
your joints. While athletes may need to improve their ROM in order to
enhance performance, a certain amount of flexibility is important for
everyone, simply in order to perform daily tasks efficiently. Once again,
it is a common misconception that flexibility decreases with age. People
of all ages can retain a high degree of flexibility, providing that they
exercise and stretch regularly.
The first step toward increased flexibility is to
relax. Muscular tension is not conductive to effective stretching. Then,
lengthen your muscles using a static as opposed to a ballistic stretch.
This means avoiding the ‘bouncing’ method that we so often see on TV
“infomercials.”
First, get into a comfortable position and relax.
Breathe deeply and reach a little farther but stay relaxed. The moment the
stretch becomes a strain, ease up. As a general rule, you should hold each
stretch for about 20 seconds.
Your muscle will respond best when slow, gentle force
is applied at an elevated tissue temperature. This is why it is best to
warm-up and then stretch. It is also important to work the muscle through
the complete range of movement, particularly when weight training.
Many daily aches and pains are caused by muscular
tension and can be improved by increased flexibility and improved posture.
Symmetry can also play an important part in the prevention of back pain,
muscle soreness and injury.
Summary
1. Everyone needs a good range of movement to perform
daily tasks efficiently.
2. The first part of stretching is to relax.
3. Always warm-up before you stretch.
4. Adopt a static stretching technique.
5. It is important to work the muscle through the full range of movement
when weight training.
6. Stretching for 5-10 minutes at the beginning and end of your workout
will minimize injury and increase long-term flexibility.
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