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Thai Farmers Bank champion team in the Anand Panyarachun ‘1.2 Million Baht’ Charity Golf Invitational
Event sponsor, Eastern Star Resort & Executive Conference Center pulled out all the stops to make this inaugural Anand Panyarachun Charity Golf
Invitational a day to remember.
In perfect weather, and on a superbly presented Robert Trent Jones Jnr. course, 112 golfers played a four ball team scramble, which for most of the
participating Thai golfers was a new experience. However, the objective on the course was to ensure ‘sanuk’ for the round and, armed with the scramble rules in Thai and
English, the newcomers to the format quickly found their feet and reports after the round confirmed it was enjoyed by all.
 The championship team from Thai
Farmers Bank receive their trophy from former prime minister and current UNICEF ambassador to Thailand Anand Panyarachun (left).
After the 10 a.m. shotgun start signalled by HE Anand from the first tee, play began. Interestingly at Eastern Star Resort there is no gun, instead the
very sensible facility of the ‘lightening warning’ siren is used.
After some slow beginnings, which at first indicated the possibility of a six hour round, the twenty seven teams got under way and all, bar two, were back
in the clubhouse by 3 p.m.
There were hole-in-one prizes on each of the par threes, but sadly none were claimed from Club Car (#4), Royal Cliff Beach Resort (#8), Andaman Club (#12),
and Benchmark Hospitality/United Airlines (#15). Technical prizes on offer included near pins, long drive, straight drives, and long putts.
Scores were good, and it was the low handicap teams that returned the best net scores of the day to claim the team trophies. The banking sector, through
Thai Farmers Bank, topped the field to be the Anand-UNICEF Cup Champions, returning a net 55.1 off a team handicap of 5.9. Top retailers Tesco Lotus were runners-up with net
57.8 off 5.2. Close behind were AIA - New Hampshire Insurance, returning the same gross 63, but with a lower team handicap of 4.5 resulting in a net 58.5.
After the buffet reception, scenically situated outside the clubhouse to enable everyone to enjoy the sun setting over the course, the prize giving
ceremony took place, emceed by tournament director Michael Franklin. After welcoming sponsors and distinguished guests, including Panas, deputy governor of Rayong Province
and his team, proceedings commenced with the lucky draw, all players having received tickets in their starter pack at registration that morning. The team prizes followed the
technical awards, which sadly did not include a hole-in-one achievement on this occasion.
The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation by HE Anand to the championship team from Thai Farmers Bank and, in addition to the team and individual
trophies presented, there was the Khun Anand-UNICEF Cup which features the Anand Family Coat of Arms and will be the perpetual trophy for the event.
HE Anand is the Ambassador for UNICEF in Thailand and, in his closing address, he outlined the evolving strategy for fund raising and emphasized the
importance of the private business sector. This, he said, had been so well demonstrated by the support from the leading Thai and international company sponsors that had
supported the event, especially Cathay Pacific Airways and GE Capital (Platinum), and Thai Farmers Bank (Gold).
In fact, this was the first charity golf tournament to be run to benefit UNICEF projects to help the underprivileged children in Thailand. The grand sum of
1.2 million baht was raised, and a cheque for this amount presented to UNICEF’s representative in Thailand, Gamini Abeysekera.
HE Anand confirmed that the tournament would be staged as an annual event for UNICEF, and expressed the wish that this year’s sponsors would be back in
2002.
Gamini then spoke further about the work and aims of UNICEF and thanked the sponsors for making the inaugural event a success, for the sum raised of 1.2
million baht, and for ensuring the basis of a repeat tournament next year.
Sponsors
Products and services: Bumrungrad Hospital-Rayong; Bartercard; Toppoint
Team sponsors (B.15,000): Bank of Thailand; Proctor & Gamble; Tourism Authority of Thailand; Loxley PCL; Padaeng Industries; Siam Cement PCL; Thavon
Development Co. Ltd; Alliance Refining Co. Ltd; Royal Thai Navy
Hole sponsors (B.50,000 - 100,000): Saha-Union and Price Waterhouse Coopers.
Bronze sponsors (B.40,000): Hemaraj Land & Development; Citibank; American Express; Tesco Lotus; AIA- New Hampshire Insurance.
Silver sponsors (B.75,000): Unocal; Diethelm Keller; Price Waterhouse Coopers; Central Departmental Stores.
Gold sponsor (B.150,000): Thai Farmers Bank
Platinum sponsors (B.250,000): Cathay Pacific Airways, GE Capital
Event sponsor: Eastern Star Resort & Executive Conference Center
Results
Winning team: Thai Farmers Bank - Wichai Ditsri, Sahchai Sombatsrisomboon, Wichai Chetangkoon, Chokchai Kunawat, gross 61, H’cap 5.9, net 55.1
Runners-up: Tesco Lotus - Karn Chua, Chaiyasit Rachapitag, K. Manop-Iam-Pikul, gross 63, H’cap 5.2, net 57.8
2nd runners-up: AIA - New Hampshire Insurance - Amery Quinn, Bill Gorman, Pan Rodloytuk, Les Mouat, gross 63, H’cap 4.5, net 58.5
Near pins: #4 R. Adm. Nipon Chagsudul (Royal Thai Navy), #8 Wichai (Thai Farmers Bank), #12 Chaktip (Bank of Thailand), #15 Wichai (Thai Farmers Bank)
Long putts: #9 ARC, #18 Molchai Rayong Province
Straight drives: #1 Somboon (Siam Cement), #13 R. Adm. T. Bunnak (Royal Thai Navy)
Long drive: #2 Itisak (Tesco Lotus)
Holes-in-one: None claimed
St Andrews congratulates Pat
Pat (Sukintorn Sansradi) from St Andrews International School has once again proven herself to be a great sportsperson, as she recently received a special
award from the prime minister.
 Pat received a special plaque from
the prime minister
Pat, who is only 11 years old, is the number 2 golfer for her age in the world and she has traveled to many other countries to compete in top level
tournaments.
 Pat proudly displays her plaque
on Children’s Day at the National Stadium in Bangkok
On Saturday, January 13, Pat attended a special ceremony to celebrate Children’s Day at the National Stadium in Bangkok. Many children from around
Thailand were rewarded for their efforts in a wide variety of areas. Pat was one of a few children who were congratulated for their achievements in sport. The prime minister
personally presented Pat with a plaque and certificate to commend her on her achievements in this area.
Her friends and staff at St Andrews International School would like to congratulate Pat on her achievements and wish her all the best for 2001.
Rising Sun ends Pleasure Dome’s streak at 9
In what some may consider a mild upset, Rising Sun defeated Pleasure Dome in week 10 of the Friday Night Mickey Mouse Darts League, ending Pleasure Dome’s
winning streak at nine.
The win vaulted Rising Sun up into a tie for second place with Yorkie, now just two games back of the Dome. Yorkie, meanwhile, lost to Palmer’s in another
mild upset, but did finish the night by winning the beer leg.
Smugglers Rest are still on pace to run away with the wooden spoon after finishing week 10 having yet to win a match. Mick’s Place kept the Smugglers
winless, but did give the benevolent Resters the beer.
In other week 10 action, Cheers won the match but lost the beer to Devonshire.
This week (Feb. 2) sees Cheers v Mick’s Place, Smugglers Rest v Pleasure Dome, Yorkie v Rising Sun, and Palmer’s v Devonshire.
League Table
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Won |
Lost |
B/L |
U10s |
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Pleasure Dome
Yorkie
Rising Sun
Palmer’s
Mick’s Place
Cheers
Devonshire
Smugglers Rest |
9
7
7
5
5
4
3
0 |
1
3
3
5
5
6
7
10 |
6
8
6
5
4
4
4
3 |
68
46
78
60
76
64
78
75 |
Topcat Multihull Challenge Trophy 2001 this weekend at RVYC
The Topcat Multihull Challenge Trophy 2001 will be sailed this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, February 3 & 4 at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club.
All members of the RVYC and their invited guests, and all multihull classes recognized by the RVYC are eligible to participate.
Saturday’s briefing will be held at 13:00 with races beginning at 14:00. Sunday’s briefings will be held at 10:00 a.m., with races beginning at 11:00
a.m.
The courses will be variations of RVYC standard courses with 2 back-to-back races on Saturday and two races on Sunday with a break for lunch. There will be
a 90-minute time limit per race. Prizes: 1st Topcat Challenge Trophy, 2nd & 3rd.
Three Sisters clinches first place
Pattaya Sports Club Friday Bowling League
With one week remaining in the Pattaya Sports Club Friday Bowling League, the Three Sisters have clinched first place in the second league of 2000 by winning
four points from VFW Post 9876.
Peter, the captain of Three Sisters led his team to victory with a 541 series. Good bowling by Rick, with games of 188, 186, and 195 for a 569 series, and
Sven’s game of 201 was not good enough to win even one point for the VFW team.
Moving up to second place after winning four points was Lewiinski’s who defeated last place Snowman. Hartmut spearheaded the Lewiinski’s team with games
of 162, 197, and 211 for a 570 series. Top bowler for Snowman was Dang, who only returned to bowling last week, and still put together a 533 series.
TQ 1 Bob, led by Captain Suda’s 539 series, managed to take three points from Cafe Ole and eliminated them from the trophy race. Tue with Cafe Ole bowled a
559 series, which included a 210 game.
Cafe Kronborg, who are still in the hunt for second or third place trophies, won three points from House of the Golden Coin. Neither team bowled very well
and the best series for Kronborg was Captain Kran with a 510 series and Captain Mio from the Golden Coin with 520 pins downed.
This Friday stands to be an exciting finish to the league. Three Sisters winning first place only leaves second and third place team trophies up for grabs.
Lewiinski’s, TQ 1 Bob and Cafe Kronborg will be fighting it out for second and third place.
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Team Standings |
Points |
26 Jan
Results |
Points
Behind |
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Three Sisters
Lewiinski’s
TQ 1 Bob
Cafe Kronborg
Cafe Ole
House of the Golden Coin
VFW Post 9876
Snowman |
69.5 - 46.5
64 - 52
63 - 53
62 - 54
58 - 58
53 - 63
50.5 - 65.5
44 - 72 |
4 - 0
4 - 0
3 - 1
3 - 1
1 - 3
1 - 3
0 - 4
0 - 4 |
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5.5
6.5
7.5
12.5
18.5
19
24.5 |
Anyone for tennis?
Yes! That should be “everyone” for tennis, with the forthcoming first-ever Wilson/Coca Cola Royal Garden Spa and Fitness Club Pattaya Tennis Open.
Running for four weeks from the 12th of February, culminating in the Grand Finals of all categories by the 11th of March, this is designed to be a fun event for amateur
tennis players. People with the names of Agassi, Rafter, Hingis or Davenport need not apply.
The brainchild of Sean Panton, the Peter Burwash International Tennis Director at the Royal Garden Resort’s Spa and Fitness Club, this event caters for
every group with men’s and ladies’ singles and doubles, mixed doubles, a veterans category, boys and girls (under 14 and 16 years) and even a boys and girls mini tennis
for the under 10 year olds.
The entry fee for this tournament is a paltry 150 baht and even allows you to use the Spa and Fitness Club showers and facilities on that day. If you
proceed through the tournament, the one entry fee covers the lot. Now that really is a bargain, and gets you some fun tennis in as well.
The finals weekend (10th & 11th March) also includes some tennis shows and tennis demonstrations as well as the finals in the different categories.
To enter, you will have to hurry, as entries have to be in by the 5th of February. Email Sean on [email protected].
It looks like a great month and a fabulous opportunity for Pattaya tennis players.
Inviting all teams for Pattaya 10s Tournament 2001
The Pattaya Panthers Rugby Club would like to extend an invitation to anyone who wishes to participate in the forthcoming Pattaya 10’s Tournament 2001.
This will be the second tournament to be organized by the Panthers, the inaugural tournament last year was extremely well run and very successful. The Pattaya 10’s
Tournament 2001 will take place at the International School of the Regents, Pattaya, on 14th and 15th April 2001.
The Panthers are hoping to make this tournament an annual event and are confident that it will become one of the most prestigious competitions in the
region. This year there will be a Cup and a Plate competition and it is anticipated that there will also be a Ladies Touch Rugby Tournament.
All of the teams that participated last year have already confirmed their places in this year’s tournament and several new teams from overseas have
confirmed their attendance. The Pattaya 10’s is a “club” tournament and the objective is a standard commensurate with “mature touring teams”. There will be heavy
emphasis on off the field activities and the Panthers aim to create a competitive spirit in a festive atmosphere all in the camaraderie associated with the game of rugby.
The tournament will be a round robin format on the Saturday with each team expected to have three games to determine the seedings for the knock out stages
to be played on Sunday. Each team will have at least one game on the Sunday and the tournament will conclude with the presentation of trophies and possibly the odd
celebratory drink at a huge party organised by Shenanigans, one of the clubs principal sponsors and the home of rugby on the Eastern Seaboard.
This year’s tournament, which is scheduled for Easter to accommodate teams from Europe, will also coincide with the Thai Festival of Songkran (sometimes
called Thai New Year). This is probably the most enjoyable of all Thai Festivals, being a playful water celebration and all visitors can expect a “Soaking”! There will be
a host of events organised around this time, which will all be a bonus to the rugby.
The entry fee for the Pattaya 10’s Tournament 2001 will be US$200. If your team is interested in participating in this year’s tournament, additional
information is available from the Panthers web site (www.pattaya-panthers.com). However, if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact either David Garred, who is
chairman of the Pattaya 10’s organising committee (address: Dusit Resort Sports Club Manager, 240/2 Beach Rd, Dusit Resort, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand, 20150, tel. (66 38)
425 611 - Ext. Fitness club, fax: (66 38) 428 239, email [email protected]) or Jim Howard, chairman of the Pattaya Panthers RFC (email [email protected]).
Brad Clarke wins Rising Sun golf
Fifteen golfers left from the Rising Sun on Thursday, January 25 and played at Pattaya Country Club, with a strong Aussie contingent.
The winner was Brad Clarke from Darwin (16 h/cap) with 35 points. The runner up was Keith (“I’m happy with runner up cos you don’t get cut) Fortt.
Other notables were Mick (Trapper), who talked the golf crew through 18 holes of scratch golf. He talks like a pro but actually plays off 12.
Len leads the way at Treasure Hils
IPGC Pattaya Golf Society with the Bunker
Tuesday, January 23 - Treasure Hills (Stableford)
On Tuesday, 23rd January, thirty-one golfers from the Bunker went to play the beautiful but testing Treasure Hills course near Chonburi. There were the
usual two divisions according to handicaps, and Stableford was the format for the day. On a sweltering hot day, only two players finished on par or better.
In division two Len Jones broke par by scoring 39 Stableford points to win. It was a very fine round by Len on this long and difficult course. In second
place came last week’s winner, John Preddy, with 35 points. The two Bunker comrades had an epic head-to-head battle all the way around, trying not to remember the previous
week’s disasters at Pattaya, and it was not until the seventeenth hole that John wilted and Len pulled ahead.
In third place came the much improving David Johnson, with 34 points.
In division one, Japanese player, Yuzo Nishikawa scored thirty-six points to take first place. Over recent weeks Yuzo has played some steady golf and so
his win was not altogether a surprise. Joint second place went to Mr. Loy Mitchell and George Meigh, both carding 34 points.
Nearest-the-pin awards went to Michael Dige, Norman Brooks, Jim Maloney and Mr Loy.
The Sandman, the Guru and the Friday Man take the honours
Friday, January 26 - Phoenix Country Club (Better Ball)
On Friday, 26th January, nine three-man teams travelled the short distance to Phoenix for a better ball tournament, with the best two scores in each group
being recorded.
When the transport manager finally located his clubs, after a mix-up with the vehicles, the groups teed off on a very hot day indeed. The course was full
and caddies were sparse and late arrivals had to make do with gardeners and mechanics! However, excellent scores were recorded, with George Meigh, John Harris and Jeff Rogers
scoring an eighteen under par net 126 to come second behind the dream team of the Guru, Mick Jones, Gordon “Sandman” McKnight and the Friday Man, Kevin Wilson. They
achieved an astonishing nineteen under par.
At the presentation in the Bunker there was a disagreement between the Guru and the Sandman as to who took the credit for the captaincy while the Friday
Man quietly pocketed the first prize.
Nearest-the-pin awards went to Bill Hewitt, Hannu, the Pathfinder Chris John and the Guru.
Nils Swenson to drink from the Kronborg chalice
PSC Golf from Cafe Kronborg
Monday, January 22 - Treasure Hills (Stableford)
On Monday, January 22, Pattaya Sports Club Golf from the Cafe Kronborg visited Treasure Hills for a Stableford competition. The golf group was divided into
3 flights, A: 0-16, B: 17-24, and C: 25-36.
Bill Ziegler took the A flight with 39 points, followed by Ebrahim with 39, Frank Scharratt 3rd with 37 and Magnus Johansson 4th on count back from Sture
Brisholm on 36.
Warren Holland took the B flight with 40 points, Serge Stretton finished 2nd with 40 points, Dave Richardson came 3rd with 38 points and Goran Peterssom
placed 4th on 35.
Stoll Eberhard took the C flight with an amazing 44 points. Harold Gruber finished 2nd with 42, John Swanson 3rd with 38 and John Wathey 4th with 38.
Near pins were: #2 Claes Mueller, #6 Jocke, #13 Claus Hembo, and #17 Kathy Pritchard.
Long putts: #9 Pete Galle and #18 Harry Gowling.
Thursday January 25 - Phoenix Country Club (Monthly Mug)
Forty-two golfers took part in the ever popular Kronborg Monthly Mug tournament, which was played to a stroke format. Unusual on this day, however, were
the results - all 9 winners were taken on count back!
Nils Swenson took the mug with a net 70 on count back from Rick Montana, who took the A flight. Ebrahim was 2nd (net 70), Alpo Sipola 3rd (net 70) and Dave
Richardson 4th (net 71) on count back from Doug Douglas and Mike Dige.
Lief Linner took the B flight with a net 70, Kathy Pritchard finished 2nd with net 71, John Swanson came 3rd with net 71 and Margot Maas 4th with a net 72
on count back from Werner Strubb and Herb Schwietermann.
Near pins: M4 Rick Evans, M8 Kenny Chung, O5 Kris Helkason, and O7 Margit Maas.
Long putts: M9 Herb Swietermann and O9 P.A. Sahlberg.
Rosie Gold Monthly Charity Golf
Starting Saturday, February 10, Rosie O Grady’s will begin holding the “Rosie Gold Monthly Charity Golf” competition. The competitions will be held
the second Saturday of each month throughout the year 2001. The only sponsors of these events will be the players themselves.
This month’s tournament will be held at Century Ban Chang on Friday February 10, with tee off from 9:30 a.m. The format is singles Stableford.
The registration fee is 1300 baht per person and includes green fees, caddy fees, administration costs, 550 baht in gold and cash prizes and 50 baht to a
charity fund to be donated in the form of Christmas presents for the underprivileged children of Pattaya, on behalf of the players participating in these competitions. Entry
fees to by paid on registration.
Handicaps will be accepted from the Pattaya Sports Club, the IPGC and any affiliated club or association providing proof of handicap can be presented on
request to the competition organizers.
Five hundred fifty baht per player will be allocated in prizes - for example, 80 players will enable this event to give prizes as follows: 1st prize - 3
baht gold, 2nd prize - 2 baht gold, 3rd prize - 1 baht gold, 4 nearest the pins 1000 baht each and 1 baht of gold for the lucky draw. Prizes can vary depending on the number
of players participating.
Presentations will be held at Rosie O Grady’s on Soi 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Sign up at Rosie O Grady’s on Soi 7. Registration forms will be posted on the notice board in the bar area. Tel. 361 686, fax 428 396, email [email protected], web site www.rosie-ogradys.com
Vic Cross wins weekly bragging rights
PSC Golf Three Sistes
The Three Sisters Golfers hit off the back tees, as their tee time at Siam was not booked as was requested. After heated discussions with the front desk
and the starter, all golfers managed to get off the back tees in time to meet our normal schedule.
Robert Deane and Vic Cross managed to produce 38 Stableford points each, and on count back, Vic Cross was victorious. It was a hard fought battle as Jerry
Lien tried to get into the action with 37 points. Close behind were Don Ratcliffe with 35 and Bill Thompson, Herb I., and Brian O’Gorman with 34 points. As it was, Vic with
his steady play throughout won the day’s bragging rights.
Near or at the bottom were previous winners John Moore and Paul Kraft. The Golf Gods are not sleeping as they kept shifting the bunkers and trees around to
get in the golfers’ way. It also seemed that Mother Earth had her say as the dirt and grass flew on many of the duffed shots.
As it stands, no one has been a repeat bragger yet since the Three Sisters Fun Golf started. (Who will it be?)
Billy Fain and Bob Moberg still have their running battle going. Bob still claims that Billy can’t count and Billy says otherwise. Who do we believe?
I’ll leave it to the readers. At 32 points each, both Bob and Billy couldn’t have been closer on the match.
Hartley and Mckee best ball, Lills close behind with Ed & Mam Trailing
Paul Hartley and Sandy McKee blitzed the Eastern Star course to return a massive 51 Stableford points in the Shananigans Very Friendly Golf Society January
Better Ball. Not surprisingly, Ken and Beth Lill were not far behind with 48 points, and regular winners Ed and Mam Trayling were hot on their heels with 46 points.
Scores generally were good, and this again emphasizes the popularity of this format.
Near pins were claimed by Beth and Mam, Mark Gorda and John Hanley. The long putts went to newcomers David Hughes and Reg Graves.
The weather was fine with a light breeze, somewhat offset by some slow student play up front.
Next outing is on February 6th for a Pairs Aggregate Stableford, which, if there is no conferring between players, will qualify for handicap review. Sign
up for this early please, in pairs.
Ladies, don’t forget Tuesday February 27th is Shenanigans’ International Ladies Open at Eastern Star. Full details shortly in Pattaya Mail, on the web
pages and in Shenanigans.
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