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Paul Butler - 1999 Delaney’s Irish Open Champion

Preview to a major

Pattaya Sports Club Darts League

Thailand Tourers this weekend

More PSC Golf in October
 
Wood-less Wood wins at Sriracha

One Ball and Snowman at it again

Stretching a Point

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!”.

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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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