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Elvis is back - in last
Pattaya Sports Club 23rd Members Tournament
Friday October 11, 2002 - Well where to start, as this
was the first of the new look, streamlined, four flight, competitions to
bring the competition up-to-date with many new categories and innovations
including a prize for the last in each division, and I think that’s where
I’ll start, as I just can’t resist the pun, try as I might. In the new
category of last in each flight, it was nice to see that ‘Elvis is back at
(and in) last’. Of the four ‘lasts’, Elvis was the last(est). I feel
better now, so back to work.
Elvis
is back - although one could argue his golf game has left the building, as
he finished "dead last" and proudly shows off the trophy he earned
for it.
The competitors, all 56, were met as usual by the new and
very efficient booking in system, devised I am given to understand by Joe St
Laurent, and were given their start times and flights, all on their cards.
Then off to change in the new clubhouse before sauntering down to the tee
for their start. The competition was played on the East and South layouts at
the Royal Thai Navy Course in Plutaluang, and both first tees were used for
the start.
Organisers
Bernie Tuppin and Joe St Laurent handled registration.
The new innovations were essentially: four flights, with
A & B grouped, and C & D grouped for technical prizes, so we, for
example, had two pins on each technical prize green. Also a prize for last
in each flight and a prize for best score on the back nine and a few other
"bits and pieces".
A &
B flight winners Anders Pederson (left) and Marcel Wittner (right) with
their spoils of victory.
The course, despite the recent rains, was in fine
condition and proved a pleasure to play but this course is a tough test of
golf and it was going to be hard to beat it. So it proved; as the scores
came in they were generally good without being outstanding.
In the A flight (0 to 12), Anders Pederson came first
with 37 points, with Gary Blackburn second with 36 points and David Claas
third with 35 points.
C
flight winner Bob (yes another photo) Benda.
In the B flight (13 to 19), Marcel Wittner won with the
best score of the day 42 points, second was Ebrahim with 40 points and third
Bob Moberg with 39 points.
D
flight winner Joe St Laurent with his prizes.
In the C flight (20 to 24), Bob Benda (yes another photo)
came first with 40 points, second was Norman Brooks with 39 points and he
beat George Davis into third place on count back, also 39 points.
In the D flight (24 to 36) we had a three way count back
to decide the first three positions, all on 36 points. First was Joe St
Laurent, second was Les Greaves and third was Big Pete Galle.
The
Royal Thai Navy Course in Plutaluang.
The presentations over, the competitors enjoyed the free
draw with sponsors’ prizes and some really good cheap hospitality from the
staff in the restaurant.
Once again thanks go to all the organisers and the
sponsors, P.S.C, Green Bottle, Cafe Kronborg, Tequila Reef, Green Parrot,
Shenanigans, Gilligans, Jenny Lieu and of course Papa Ray.
At the end of the day the ‘Star’ of the day was in
last place and Elvis is back.
Results:
A Flight winner: Anders Pederson 37 points, second
Gary Blackburn 36 points, third David Claas 35 points.
B Flight winner: Marcel Wittner 42 points, second
Ebrahim 40 points, third Bob Moberg 39 points.
C Flight winner: Bob Benda 40 points, second Norman
Brooks 39 points, third George Davis 39 points.
D Flight winner: Joe St Laurent 36 Points, second Les
Greaves 36 points, third Pete Galle 36 Points.
Long drive: A & B flights: Anders Pederson C
& D flights: Peter Alfthan.
Nearest pin: A & B flights S4 Bob Morrison, S7
Philippe Berra, E2 Marcel Wittner, and E5 Ebrahim. C & D flights:
S4 Norman Brooks, S7, Bryn Jones, E2 Joe St Laurent, and E5 Pete Galle.
Fun Categories
Best Front Nine South: Larry Willet
Best Back Nine East: Hwang Yong Hwan
Last place: A flight Barry Barnes 21 points, B Elvis
Cronan 15 points, C Peter Alfthan 19 points, D Johan Albrecht 19 points.
Space age sounding D2B1 wins Pattaya Isan Association charity
bowling tournament
Event held to raise money for children’s education
Sarawut, Khunchan and Simon from Team D2B1 managed a
1,386 pin-count en route to winning the Pattaya Issan Association charity
bowling tournament. As far as we know, R2D2 and C3PO were not members of the
team.
Mayor
Pairat rolls the first ball to get the charity bowling tournament underway.
First runners-up were D2B2 with a score of 1,372 pins.
The second runner up team was Lops, who finished with 1,360 pins.
Pattaya’s Isan Association organized the charity
bowling tournament at the P.S. Bowl last week, with winners receiving
coveted trophies from Somchai Khunpluem, mayor of Saensukh Municipality, HE
Sonthaya Khunpluem, Minister of Tourism and Sports and Santsak Ngampiches
deputy leader of the Chart Thai Party.
The event was presided over by Pattaya Mayor Pairat
Suthithamrongsawat and attended by many dignitaries such as Poramet
Ngampiches of the Banglamung district council, and Banjong Promyotha,
president of the Pattaya Isan Association, members and guests.
The charity event raised funds for the club’s charity
activities including scholarships for poor students and kitchen appliances
for the Samakhee temple.
Mermaid’s 9th Annual Treasure Hunt
23/24 November
Mermaid’s 9th Annual Treasure Hunt will be held on the
23rd and 24th of November, 2002. This year Mermaid’s have put a special
emphasis on a lot of interesting and unusual prizes. In addition to the
meals, dive gear, hotel nights, and clothing, Mermaid’s will also have
some very special grand prizes and even some booby prizes. This year
promises to be the best Treasure Hunt ever!
Details:
When and where is the big event?
The Mermaid’s Dive Center 9th Annual Treasure Hunt will
be held on November 23rd and 24th at "The Mystery Spot" located
somewhere west of Pattaya and east of Cambodia. Meet at the Dive Center in
Jomtien at 8:45 a.m. each day.
What kind of treasure is down there?
Mermaid’s will have over 50 prizes including the usual
gourmet meals, free nights at 1st class hotels, dive equipment, dive trips,
men and women’s clothing, and much, much more... Mermaid’s will have
more total prizes, and some very interesting and unusual prizes this year!
How does it work?
Mermaids have discovered 50 numbered Ancient Chinese
Vases at 2 sites at "The Mystery Spot". On Saturday the 23rd, dive
Site "A" in the morning, and Site "B" in the afternoon.
Saturday night will be a prize drawing at the Captain’s Corner. On Sunday,
re-visit both sites to find all the remaining prizes. The Sunday drawing
will be done at a "Pizza Party" upon return. Prizes can also be
found in shallow water and on the beach or boat for skin divers!
What will it cost?
A) B5500/diver - 2 days
B) B3300/diver - 1 day
C) B2800/pax - 2 days
D) B1600/pax - 1 day
What does that include?
1) All diving
2) Tanks and Weights
3) All prizes earned
4) Captain’s Corner Gala Party
5) Pizza Party
6) Treasure Hunt T-shirt
(Full equipment rental will be B750/day extra)
How do I sign up?
Just fill in a reservation form and mail, fax or e-mail
([email protected]) it to Mermaid’s Dive Center.
Reservation form:
Name Diver/Pax Day(s) / Need Equipment
Example. Steve Blumenthal / Diver 2 days Tanks/Weights
Big matches and Princess Cup trophy winners
Cafe Kronborg Monday Bowling League
The last two weeks, the Cafe Kronborg Monday Bowling
League had some big matches. The league also proudly announces that some of
the girls played in the Princess Cup on Sunday, and that Songkran won the
cup. Many of the other girls also took home team prizes, well done!
The
winning Monday bowlers at the Princess Cup, from left: Lek, Nual, Porn, Kran,
Wan, Udom and Pin.
Monday Sept. 30, Mio’s first place team got beaten 3-1
by Tue’s second place team, with both Mio and Tue bowling 200+ games
(223& 206). Tue had the stronger backing from her team on the day.
From
left: Wan 225, Gert 213, Mio 211, and La 200.
Kran’s team in 3rd won 3-1 against La’s and in the
last match Jeed’s team beat Bill’s team 3-1.
On Monday Oct. 7, Tue’s team again made up ground on
Mio’s lead by beating Kran’s team 4-0, with Gert on Tue’s team bowling
a 213 game.
From
left: Mio 223, Tue 206.
Mio’s team could only pull out a 2-2 draw against Jeed’s,
in a close match, with Mio bowling a 211 game, but this was matched by Wan
on Jeed’s side and her 225 game.
In the last match of the day Bill’s team won 3-1
against La’s team. La’s 200 game was not enough to win this match.
There was a good turnout both weeks, and it was good to
see Konrad, Sven and Suphan back after their long holidays.
Shakey Pete’s holds onto first place after week 23
Pattaya Sports Club Friday Bowling League
Shakey Pete’s is still in first place but lost a little
ground to the Winchester Club after winning three points from Three Sisters
behind La’s 214 game and 520 series and Tui’s 506-pin count. Gert was
best for the Three Sisters with a 213 game and 529 series.
Winchester Club, who was tied for second place, is now in
second all alone and gained a half point on the first place team after
taking all four points from Cafe Kronborg. Otto had a 503 series for
Winchester and Ken had a 202 first game.
House of the Golden Coin moved into third place after
taking four points from VFW Post 9876. Mio led all bowlers on the day with
games of 221, 212 and 183 for a 616 series, and Nual chipped in with a 527
series to lead the House of the Golden Coin to victory.
Nice & Sleazy moved into fourth place after taking
three points from a poor bowling Cafe Ole team who only had Wan in form,
bowling a 507 series.
Banglamung District to hold a youth sports competition
Part of the continuous battle against drug abuse
Banglamung District officials have planned a sports
competition as part of the community’s continuous battle against drug
abuse.
The sporting activities will take place between October
19 and November 3 this year and will include four major sports: football,
takraw, petong, and community sports.
The games will begin with football on the 19th with the
Nongplalai sub-district team playing against Pattaya. After which the takraw
matches will be held with Nongplalai playing against Takiantia sub district
team.
The sporting events include residents from 5 local
districts, 8 sub-districts and Pattaya. The winners from each event will be
selected to participate in the provincial sports competition due to be held
from November 9th until December 5th.
Fitness Tips: Sex!
G’day Readers,
Yep, I’m using an attention grabbing headline again to
get you to read the article. Now that you have a smile on your face let’s
take a look at this week’s fitness tips.
Brisk walk just as good
We all know that walking is a great form of exercise for
people of all ages and fitness levels. A recent study by The New England
Journal of Medicine found that brisk walking is just as good for the heart
as vigorous exercise, which is great news if you are scared of joining a
health or sports club. Walking is a great way to get started on the road to
physical well being and you might just be surprised by how many people do
exercise walk (not just stroll but really get up and go for it) to keep
their body functioning well.
I was out this morning doing some running and riding and
over the course of 2 hours, I was not quite shocked but very much pleasantly
surprised by the high number and broad diversification of people out
striding it out along Beach Road.
That led me into this week’s article, as I thought that
I’d do a bit of research to see what has been released lately on the
benefits of walking, specifically for entry level participants. Beach Road
this morning saw the whole spectrum, there were some guys and girls in the
early twenties at various walking speeds from a stroll right up to a power
walk. There were some older ladies power walking with hand weights and even
about a dozen men in their 50’s and 60’s fast walking the distance and
carrying water bottles.
The older fellas were the most impressive ones, they were
there distinctly for exercise. They knew they were going to be out on the
pebble deck for a longer period of time and knew that sufficient hydration
was crucial to ensure the workout was effective while not going to knock
them out for the rest of the day. Well done to all of you.
Anyway, the study looked at 72,488 female nurses aged
between 40 and 65 with no signs of cardiovascular disease. It was found that
women who walked briskly for at least three hours per week reduced their
risk of coronary events by 30 to 40%. These results were equivalent to
females who exercised vigorously for one and a half hours per week. Vigorous
exercise usually involves some sort of dependence on others; team sports or
exercise to music classes, etc. most of which revolve around some sort of
schedule and then you must ensure you get the full 1.5 hours each 7 days.
Where as brisk walking for 26 minutes per day at any time of day will
achieve basically the same thing with less wear and tear on your body.
If you can get your workout done alone and you are
looking for an option that might be enjoyable, give walking a try. Done
somewhere scenic it can be not only good for you and will make you feel good
but it will also be enjoyable.
How about another sport?
Do you want a sport that can be participated in at a
competitive level or even just for the fun of the workout? If you are
looking to take up a sport that is a bit demanding, has more than one
discipline, combines 3 of the most effective cardiovascular exercises, has
events off road, on islands, in the jungle, or on controlled flat road
surfaces, then give triathlon a go. Swimming, cycling and running all
together with race durations from as little as under an hour up to any
distance you care for all occur in our local area. Give me a call at Dusit
Resort Sports Club 038 425611-fitness or check out www.bangkoksports.com
You don’t need to be fit to try it out but it will make
you fit and healthy while you are having fun! Watch this space for more news
on the local multi sports/triathlon scene.
By the way, the middle guitarist for Jethro Tull (the
answer to Mott the Dog’s trivia question on page 14) was Toni Iommi, who
was only in the band for a couple of months. He then went on to form Black
Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne, but he is seen on the video on Tull’s
appearance on the Rolling Stones Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus.
Carpe’ Diem
Trevor Edge has the best of the week
IPGC TAGGS Golf from The Haven
Monday October 7 Green Valley Stableford
1st: Trevor Edge, 40 points cb9 21
2nd: Bill Campbell, 40 cb9 19
3rd: Richard Lyne, 38 cb9 20
4th: Brian Wilkinson, 38 cb9 19
5th: B.J. Smith, 37
A fair wind and dry conditions led to some very good
scoring at the unusually quiet Green Valley layout.
Trevor Edge, disguised as an extra from "The Planet
of the Apes", battled through physical and mental anguish to record an
outstanding victory, albeit after a close count back with second placed man,
Bill Campbell. It was Bill’s first podium position at The Haven and he is
now looking forward to emulating his namesakes Doug and Bill and recording a
few more successes in the future.
The ever-present Richard Lyne took third place, also
going to count back with Brian Wilkinson over the back nine.
After just missing out on the podium position, B.J. Smith
swept the twos pool on his own, to make up for the disappointment at not
winning another golf shirt.
Back at The Haven Richard Livingston, the resident PGA
Professional, welcomed back Brian Wilkinson from Norway, Bill Campbell from
the USA, Paul Hartley from the Middle East together with Doug Campbell and
Christoph Davisson, both from the North of England.
Wednesday October 9 Burapha West Stroke Play
1st: Max Arlen, 73 cb9 37
2nd: Peter Christianssen, 73 cb9 34
3rd: Mike Morris, 74
A lively group of golfers set off for the week’s stroke
play competition, played over the West course from the blue tees in the
serene surroundings of Burapha. Their anticipations were soon stifled when
play commenced and the first wayward shots found their way to the rough.
This was not too difficult to achieve, as the fairways were only twenty
yards wide in some places. In some cases it might have been better to have
taken three from the tee than face the hacking exercise to get it back to
the short stuff. But it was indeed a good and fair test of golf and it was
no surprise to find the lower handicappers in the forefront of the eventual
scoring.
Max Arlen was the exception to the rule as he carefully
managed his round to run up another win and squeeze out the straight and
long hitting Peter Christianssen, who is still coming to terms with an
injury that left him with fewer fingers to grip the club with.
Mike Morris rounded out the prizewinners with a round
that owed a lot to his strength in dealing with the punishing conditions of
the course.
There were no twos on the day and therefore the pot was
carried forward.
Prior to the prize giving Richard welcomed back Gary
Welch and Richard Kinneman both on a well-earned rest from their travails in
Korea.
Friday October 11 Century Ban Chan Bogey
1st: Doug Campbell, 3 up
2nd: Russell Finch, 2 up
3rd: Stephen Beard, all square
It is not often that you can pay less than ten dollars US
for a green fee and a caddy and feel that you have bought the course, but
this was the case as several of the usual contenders were away at other
courses sharpening up their skills for the forthcoming season of major
competitions. And with no other players to be seen, the competitors on the
day flew round the eighteen holes, which allowed an extra time slot at the
various watering holes on the way back to The Haven.
Doug Campbell proved to be the best man of the day,
having lost the first two holes and even allowing for a casual last hole
that caused him to drop a hole to "Old Man Par". He still managed
to take the days honours, although for some inextricable reason, not the
cash from his playing partners.
Russell and the "Doc" had to be content to be
runners up after they both finished poorly.
Malcolm Clare took the twos pool together with the carry
over on his own.
No fears for Nora
IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at the Bunker
It takes all sorts to make a world and Pattaya lives by
that doctrine as well. "Mr Loy", Roy Mitchell, showed his
masochistic alter ego on Tuesday, 8th October, when he chose the
"man-eater" at Treasure Hill for the second time in two weeks, as
the venue for the Bunker Boys’ weekly stroke play event.
On a hot day the twenty-five or so golfers toiled under a
merciless sun on heavily sanded fairways and greens to try once again to
tame the course which has become their "bete noir".
Man-eater it may be but Nora Haugsjordet is, of course, a
lady and she shot the day’s only sub par round when she won the ladies
division with a fine net 69, leaving Beth Lill trailing a very long way
behind on net 87!
In division one there was a second successive win for
Steve Nowell whose 76 was just enough to push David Smith (77) into second
place and the Italian-Australian mix of Ciano Glavina into third with his
79.
In division two the consistency of John King saw him take
the day with net 79, a shot ahead of Duncan Lee and a further shot ahead of
Norman Brooks.
Terry Phur successfully birdied the very short sixth hole
to win the Bunker Super Sawng award before acting as Good Samaritan,
chauffeuring a sick playing companion to hospital.
The course threw up its usual mass of candidates for the
Bunker Banana Booby and amongst those breathing a sigh of relief at the
presentation were Mr Loy (gotcha!), Jon Wood, Ian Phillips and PJ Redmond,
but it was Colin Walker who took his first Bunker award home in a Foodland
bag! What can we say Mr Loy? The words "men" and "white
coats" spring readily to mind.
Easy Ryder at Phoenix
Phoenix Country Club played host to the Bunker on the
occasion of its third annual "Ryder Cup" match play challenge
between England and the Rest of the World on Thursday and Friday, 10/11th
October. The course was well presented and the greens were surprisingly fast
as the first day opened.
Tension mounted with the temperatures all day as the
first three pairs went to the Rest of the World, with the pairing of Ciano
Glavina and Nora Haugsjordet looking particularly strong.
Then came a surge by England to tie the match with Ken
Lill and Paul Hartley leading the way. England team captain, Harry Riley,
allowed himself a smile only to see the final tie going to the PJ Redmond
and Noi Chaiyosit at the final hole.
The day ended 4-3 to the Rest of the World.
The second day dawned with some withdrawals but a hasty
reshuffle of groups saw a titanic struggle from the start. After five ties
the Rest of the World was looking almost unassailable with their 8-3 total
but England forced their way back into the picture as Paul Hartley saw off
the first day heroine, Saranya Chaiyanont, and Len Jones and Clive Harris
held their fancied lady opponents at bay for victories.
Excitement mounted again as Harry Riley and David Johnson
entered the locker-room wearing broad grins. Two ties had been halved and
the overall result on the final day ended at 9 - 9. An honourable draw was a
fitting result for a wonderful and happy two-day event.
Join the fun at http://www. thebunkerboys.com
The “Admiral”, Philippe Berra and Hwang Yong Hwan win the week
P.S.C. Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Monday October 7 Royal Thai Navy Plutaluang Golf Course (Stableford)
On our monthly trip to this fine 36 hole layout the
players were led by our own tame ‘Jack Tar’, the Admiral, who is never
short of a navy tale and is also quite good at taking the rest of the
golfers to the cleaners on this course. Maybe it’s the smell of the sea
that gives him the extra get up and go here. But Dave has suffered a chop in
his handicap the last few weeks of 4 shots so maybe the rest had a chance?
 The
"Admiral" was a winner at the navy course.
The courses played were the South and East layouts for
this Stableford competition in one flight, and considering the amount of
rainfall of late the course was in very fine condition.
Surprise, surprise; despite the handicap cut the winner
was the ‘tournament director’ Dave Richardson with a fine 37 points.
Second was Bob Morrison with 34 points who beat Pete Galle, also 34 points,
into third on count back. Fourth was Philippe Berra on 31 points.
Philippe
Berra won the A flight at Siam CC on Thursday.
Thursday October 10 Siam Country Club (Stroke)
This is essentially the ‘Home Course’ for most of the
golfers in Pattaya because it is the closest course and the course has been
here for a long time so many of the regulars are members and course
specialists. Normally one would expect really good scores here with so many
experts but it was noticed that the tees were all back and a strong wind in
the opposite direction to usual was not going to help the scoring, a
combination of wind and back tees bringing many hazards to the fore, and the
woods beckoned. Playing medal also would put a strain on the game in the
conditions, there was to be no bail out.
Hwang
Yong Hwan took B flight honors at Siam Country Club on Thursday, October 10,
2002.
In the circumstances a field of 30 teed off with a strong
wind behind to battle the course and the elements, and the course was in
fine condition and was pleasure to play, but it wasn’t long before the
difficulty of the day became apparent and the realisation that today would
not be a day of record scores.
Sitting in the clubhouse as the scores came in I was
surprised never the less that all these course specialists were turning in
mediocre scores, usually there is always one who shines, but at the end of
the day only one person beat his handicap. I suspect it will be a long time
before it happens again, still as they say, you only have to win the test on
the day.
The competitors were split into two flights, A flight (0
to 18) and B flight (19 and upwards). The winner of the A flight was
Philippe Berra, back with us again, on a net 72. Second with a net 73 was
Brian Wilkinson beating Ebrahim into third place on count back, also net 73.
In the B flight the winner, with the best round of the
day, was Hwang Yong Hwan with a net 70. Second with a net 74 was Bob (what
no photo) Benda and third was Katri Albrecht net 75 on count back over Paul
Kraft.
Near pins: No 4 Bob Moberg, No 8 Johan Albrecht, No 12 Philippe Berra,
and No 16 Jim Boyd.
It’s a family affair
PSC Golf from the Three Sisters
October 7 brought the family together. Fred Theobald
turned the heat on and blazed the field with 38 points while his wife Toy
stumbled to the bottom to be the bag holder for the week. Fred came close to
being the bag holder previously, but turned the tables on the rest of the
field this week.
Fred
Theobald won the bragging rights at the 3 Sisters competition on Monday Oct
7. Wife Toy came in holding the bag while Chris John looks on with
disappointment in the rear.
With the greens at Siam vastly improved, it was
surprising that lower scores did not appear. A couple of competitors tried
to pass Fred but could not pull it off.
For the first time, PSC Golf from the Three Sisters had a
woman holding up the rest of the field. The last time a woman played with
the group, they were all left in her wake. Hopefully Toy Theobald will get
back on her game and pass on the bag to the next holder of the bottom spot.
Gold on every hole in ‘Diana Gold’ 2002
by Mike Franklin
For the fourth year the ‘Diana Gold’ Charity Golf
Tournament will be offering technical prizes of at least One Baht Gold
on every hole, plus many performance trophies and spectacular lucky draw
prizes, including flights to Singapore.
‘Diana Gold’ is, like most of the major tournaments
these days, always over subscribed so sign-up early. Pre-bookings and
e-mailed sign-ups already exceed twenty-five and the shotgun start field is
limited to 140 players.
The venue is Plutaluang Navy Golf Course playing South
& East, and the date, traditionally on the third Friday of
the month, is November 15th. The prize giving
party and presentation ceremony will be staged back at the Diana Garden
Lodge and Driving Range, North Pattaya.
Diana Gold is now an established ‘major’ charity
tournament on the golfing calendar and all proceeds from the tournament and
lucky draw will go to support the Chonburi Juvenile and Family Court
Observation and Protection Center, and provide scholarships for children at
Banglamung Schools.
Make a note of the date, Friday November 15th,
Diana Gold 2002, to support children’s welfare and Banglamung children’s’
education.
Diana Group Golf
Seniors & Ladies October Open
The next tournament, exclusively for Seniors (50-64),
Super Seniors (65+) & Ladies (any age) will be held at Pattaya Country
Club on Thursday Oct 31.
Program
* Booked tee-off times from 10 a.m.
* Format: Stableford (handicap qualifying)
* Transport leaves Diana Inn, 9 a.m. (B.100 return fare)
* Prize presentation & buffet at the Green Bottle 6
p.m.
* Trophy and prize for best score in each division
* Prize for runner-up in each division
* Technical hole prizes for near pins & long putts
* Sign-up at:
* The Green Bottle or
* Diana Group Driving Range
All Seniors, Super Seniors and Ladies welcome
Europeans and Colonials halve inaugural FRYder Cup
IPGC Golf From Lewiinski - Orchid
Sunday October 5
Green Valley - White Tees
The FRYder Cup
Men - Match Play & Stroke
Ladies - Stableford
Overall Winner - David Claas - 64 net
Best European - Klaus Schackt - 66 net
Best Colonial - Steve Donovan - 68 net
Nearest the Pins: No. 2 Eddie Blackwell, No. 9 - Klaus
Schackt, No. 12 - Ian Ashenden, and No. 16 - Julian Clarke.
Long putt: No. 2 - Frank Sinclair
The Inaugural FRYder Cup was played on European Captain
Stan Fry’s actual birth date and was a resounding success. The Colonials
(even though the American core group was supplemented by Canadians,
Australians and one American resident Brit) were anxious to avenge the loss
of their professional counterparts at the Belfry not long ago. Revenge was
not forthcoming but then neither was the "agony of defeat" as the
two sides, through 27 matches, finished in a most improbable 13 1/2 to 13
1/2 draw.
The 18 Europeans and 18 Colonials formed 9 foursomes,
with each foursome having three competitions, two 2-ball matches and one
4-ball match. The prevailing side received 1 point for each victory and 1/2
point to both for a halved match. The ninth group out had already closed out
their two 2-balls on the 17th, with only the 4-ball still in the balance.
Both teams were tied 13 to 13. Amazingly, their 4-ball ended halved! Oh, the
stories that followed of what could have been. There was Ian Ashenden 24-ft
birdie putt that was covered by Joe Mooneyham’s 18-foot birdie putt to
result in a half. There was Darren Smith’s chip that stopped two inches
short. There was Ian Halfpenny’s putt that hopped, not lipped, out on 18.
And so the "what ifs" went.
Although the thought of the "conflict in interests’
of coupling a match play event with a stroke event sent chills up some
purists’ spines, this fun day also had the players competing in a
Stroke/Medal play competition with three awards being made: Best Overall,
Best European and Best Colonial. David Claas playing for the Colonials shot
a best of his life gross 74, net 64, to capture the Overall. Klaus Schackt
playing for the Europeans wasn’t far back with a gross 77, net 66,
performance. Because the Overall came from the ranks of the Colonials, the
second highest of their lot received Best Colonial, and isn’t it a
surprise that the golf manager was the benefactor of this ruling. He shot 85
for net 68.
It should not go unmentioned that pro Ian Ashenden shot
level par 72 on the day.
Four ladies competed in a separate Stableford comp and An
Kasavane edged Ning Morris 32 points to 31 points.
The technical prize recipients each received free lodging
good for a short amount of time.
A great time on the day was had by all and was
complimented by the field, and a number of additional friends, wishing Stan
a "Happy Birthday" at the Classroom A-Go-Go afterwards. Although
in his honor, Stan generously provided an excellent buffet and bought the
crowded house a round.
Tuesday October 8
Laem Chabang - A & B - White Tees
Stroke/Medal
1st A Flight - Julian Clarke - 40 points
2nd A Flight - Joe Mooneyham - 38 points
3rd A Flight - Klaus Schackt - 36 points
1st B Flight - Jim Boyd - 34 points
2nd B Flight -Pete Stonebridge- 33 points
3rd B Flight - Brian Wilkenson - 32 points
The A Flighters showed their quality of play by providing
the top six finishers on the day. Julian Clarke took home the first prize
that he vowed to put towards his departure expenses, given his Thursday
return to the U.S. Klaus Schackt won on count back from three fellow
competitors who shot their handicap on the day: Kevin Ward, Darren Smith and
Rick Sharp.
Jim Boyd will be able to make his first car payment on
his beautiful new rig despite his humble 34 points. Pete Stonebridge,
relegated to the high handicap flight only due to the quality of the field,
showed he was willing to stoop to take some B Flight money while he was
there and garnered second place. Brian Wilkerson edged Steve Donovan and
Svein Vistung on count back for third. There was talk among some that
Donovan was "slipping" as this was the first recorded instance
where he did not somehow manipulate the results to his advantage.
The gang said "good-bye" to Phil Mitchell who
will be back in awhile, much to the chagrin of his fellow competitors.
Wednesday October 9
Khao Kheow - Yellow Tees
Medal/Stroke
1st A Flight - Julian Clarke - 34 points
2nd A Flight - Klaus Schackt - 32 points
1st B Flight - An (Oradee) Kaesavane - 40 points
2nd B Flight - Jim Boyd - 34 points
Since last week’s assault from the blue tees at
Bangpra, the roosters of A Flight wanted to take on the 7077 yard blue tees
at Khao Kheow. The more humble, and golf challenged, balance of the field
was willing to be content with the 6359 yard yellow tees. When the field
arrived to the first tee it was greeted by a lovely day, but a howling one
to two club wind. Amid whimpering of "Gee, its windy" and
"Gosh, I didn’t know it was over 7000 yards" the A Flighters
came crawling forward to the yellow tees. Perhaps having been emasculated by
the events on the first tees, the best of A Flight was only 34 points, but
it did provide Julian funds for Airport Tax and such other ancillary
departure expenses he would soon incur. His mates would surely have chipped
in if he were short just so someone else could have a shot at the brass
ring.
While her other half snuck in for second in the low
handicap division, An (Oradee) wowed the field with the best on the day 40
points! There was nobody closer than six points to her! A fantastic score
given the conditions and her tidy 19 handicap.
Jim Boyd, who came second in B, explained his recent
elevation in playing form as being due to the fact that he doesn’t want to
have to sell any stock to make his car payments. See ya back soon Julian!
Friday October 10
Natural Park Hill - White Tees
Stableford
1st A Flight - Stan Fry - 37 points
2nd A Flight - Eddie Blackwell - 37 points
3rd A Flight - Jim Brackett - 36 points
1st B Flight - Toy Theobald - 38 points
2nd B Flight -Jimmee Little - 35 points
3rd B Flight - Svein Vistung - 34 points
The final day of a great week of golf was capped with an
exclamation mark with the competition being held at the toughest par 72
layout on the Eastern Seaboard, Natural Park Hill. Co-President Stan Fry
edged Eddie Blackwell on the second level of count back, the last 6 holes,
for first place in A Flight. Brushing off the dust (sand?) of weeks in the
Omani desert, Toy Theobald showed a return to form by having the best on the
day 38 points. Jimmee Little, who whenever he finds himself a little short
on cash signs up to play at Lewiinski-Orchid, took the second step on the
podium in B Flight. Despite having two single figure handicappers return
home this week, the A flight handicap cutoff was still 12!
Sinanikhon team wins YWCA Badminton Junior Championship
The youthful team from Sinanikhon won the recently held
YWCA Badminton Junior Championships held October 2-6 at the Amata Nakhorn
Industrial Estate.
The top
three YWCA Badminton Junior Championship girls’ teams display their hard
won trophies.
Youngsters from all over Thailand participated in the
5-day tournament, and the Amata Nakhorn Industrial Estate’s huge sports
hall was packed to the rafters with people who came to cheer on their
families and friends.
The Pahapak team finished second, followed by the
shuttlecock racketeers from BG Sports Club in third place.
Since last year’s competition was such a huge success,
the ladies of the YWCA decided to make the Badminton Junior Championship an
annual event.
The top
three YWCA Badminton Junior Championship boys’ teams take to the podium to
receive their honors.
Just to show what a big event this was, honored guests in
the stands and presiding over the prize-giving ceremonies included MP of
Chonburi Vitthaya Khunpluem, Noreerat Noparatanaraporn, executive director
of YWCA Bangkok, Professor Thira Sutabutra, former president of Kasetsart
University, Chitra Wattanasin, chairwoman of YWCA Bangkok-Chonburi Center
and her husband Charoen Wattanasin, president of the Badminton Association
of Thailand, who just happens to be a multiple Badminton Champion of
Thailand, twice World Champion, finalist in the All England Championship and
won the gold-medal in the Asian Games.
The Pattaya YWCA chapter was represented by President
Nittaya Patimasongkroh and former president Premruedee Jittiwutthikarn. Many
members and friends joined the final day of competition including Peter
Thorand of the Rotary Club Taksin Pattaya and vice president, Dieter
Precourt.
Lovely Khornchanok Podrummit of YWCA Pattaya Chapter was
an excellent Mistress of Ceremonies during the awards presentation.
Chitra Wattanasin gave a moving speech, honoring the hard
work done by all the people involved, especially the young children, who
gave their best during the tournament.
Chitra stressed how important it is to show children the
joy of sports and how wholesome activities such as these will not only keep
them away from bad habits but also develop their minds and bodies.
All participants received a medal and a certificate, presented by the
guests of honor.
What’s coming up? October - November
by Mike Franklin
We are now in the season when quite a few major
tournaments are on the Pattaya schedule. Next up is the 9th TQ Masters on
Friday October 25th competing for the coveted Green Jacket, won last year by
Frank Polizotto. This will be at Plutaluang and not at Pattaya Country Club
as previously advertised. Some courses are no longer allowing sponsor’s
beer to be given out, which for bars like TQ and Shenanigans is unacceptable
as it is part of their traditional hospitality on the day.
Now, I am sure readers of Pattaya Mail get tired
of me advising them to sign-up early for the major tournaments, and probably
think it’s just sales talk. can assure you it is not. The Shenanigans
Irish Open was sold out 10 days before the event.
The TQ Masters is sold out, but we do get cancellations
with people being called back to work, so if you have not signed up already
contact me or Joe Otter at TQ Beach Road and we will fit you in if we can.
The list for Diana Gold next month on November 15th
already has nearly 40 names on it, so sign-up for that at the Diana Inn. See
John Cole or reception.
The dates for the majors are well publicized up to a year
ahead on notice boards, in the press, and on web pages. So note the dates in
a diary and sign-up as early as you can. I get e-mail bookings from golfers
who do not arrive until just before the event, so they don’t miss out.
In November, there are seven majors in all, starting with
Bjarne Nielsen’s Birthday Scramble on Thursday November 7th at Phoenix
Golf & Country Club.
Friday November 15th is the ‘Diana Gold’ Charity Golf
tournament at Plutaluang, sponsored by Carlsberg and Chivas Regal, all
proceeds in aid of the Chonburi Juvenile and Family Court Observation &
Protection Center and to provide scholarships for children at Banglamung
Schools. The usual technical prizes of at least one baht weight in gold on
every hole. The forms are out - sign-up at the Diana Inn, or contact me.
The CAN-AM is the day after on Saturday 16th November at
Siam C.C. Golfers who played last year get an invite, otherwise very little
chance of getting in.
Thursday 21st November is Papa San Ray Rogers annual
Thanksgiving tournament and party back at ‘Chez Ray’. Families and
friends, as well as the golfers, are welcome. I don’t have to tell you to
sign-up early for that one!
Shenanigans are having another Ladies International Open
in late November or early December - date and venue to be advised.
Then Friday December 6th is the annual TAGGS
Invitational, venue also to be advised.
Finally, for those that know Keeratika Lohakoon, ‘Jas’
to her friends, you will be pleased to know that she is now a qualified
PGTTA Teaching Professional, resident at Eastern Star Resort. The course has
many improvements completed or underway and is offering a 300 baht weekday
green fee up to December 15th.
Finally, the Khun Anand Panyarachun Charity Golf
Invitational tournament for Special Olympics Thailand takes place at Eastern
Star on November 30th. This is to help provide children and adults with
mental disabilities the opportunity to develop their physical fitness and
experience the joy of achievement and be accepted as an integral part of the
community. For me, a really worthwhile project to be involved in.
The Square Ring
by Howie Reed
As Kaowichit Denkaosaen (20-0, 8 KOs) prepared for his
challenged to WBA flyweight champion Eric Morel last Saturday night he
issued a challenge of his own. "Fight me face-to-face and toe-to-toe.
The ring is for fighting not for running." Eric "Little Hands of
Steel" Morel (31-0) left the impression that he was going to
"dance with the gal that brung him". Dance in and out, start with
a good strong jab and then follow with the power right. With only 8 KO’s,
it’s hard to believe that Kaowichit wanted to get into a slug feast. The
Thai’s major problem was his habit of dropping his right when he would
push his less than devastating slow left jab. Morel took advantage of this
fault to answer with the right hooks all night long. Well, that is as long
as the night lasted. The fight was close early only because Kaowichit forced
the issue and was able to cut off the ring early. As it had to, Morel’s
speed and power took control from the 6th round on. This although his nose
was spouting blood like the Fountains at the Royal Garden from 2:15 of the
first round on. In the 11th a crashing right dropped Kaowichit for the count
of 7. He would last only another 30 seconds before a left hook ended it at
1:40 of that round. The Thai fought with heart and desire but that will very
seldom beat speed, experience and power. It didn’t Saturday night at the
Pond in Anaheim.
Big news out of the Emerald Isle in regard to Ireland’s
favorite son, Wayne "The Pocket Rocket" McCullough (25-3-0).
Thanks to his many fans throughout the world, including his really good fans
in Pattaya, Wayne has been voted Irish Sports Personality of the Year by Big
Buzz magazine. Right on and let’s all raise a Guinness or 10. Scotty at
the Classroom buys.
Not so much good news if you’re a POM or their Olympic
Gold guy, Audley Harrison. Many hopped he was going to lead to heavyweight
supremacy. Depending on who you believe that may not be the case. The wire
services reported his latest KO as follows. "Unbeaten Heavyweight
Audley Harrison moves to 7-0 in Liverpool with a destructive second round
stoppage of American Wade Lewis. Harrison scored three knockdowns in total
with one in the first and two in the second before the referee stopped the
bout after 43 seconds of the second round."
The Square Ring’s English correspondent, Phil Jones, saw the fight in a
different light: "Two years ago, after winning the coveted
super-heavyweight gold medal at the Sydney Olympics, Audley Harrison was
hailed an all-conquering hero. He came back to mega-bucks offers to turn pro
and was widely predicted to be a future Heavyweight champion of the world.
Not any longer if his latest forage into world boxing is a sample of what he
has to offer. He stopped journeyman Wade Lewis after just 43 seconds of
round two, but my granny would have made much shorter work of a fighter who
couldn’t and wouldn’t fight. His fans are disappearing in their droves.
The thousand or so who bothered to turn up to watch another pathetic display
against another pathetic opponent must have wondered why. Audley’s 6 wins
out of 6 fights looks creditable on paper, but you could walk into any local
bar on a Saturday night and find 6 more worthy opponents than he has yet
faced. Audley started his mega-bucks prime time TV deal in a blaze of
over-hype to a packed audience at the massive Wembley Arena. It’s a far
cry from there to an ex dance hall in Liverpool in front of a handful of
derisory fans chanting ‘Who the ‘F’ are you’. He compares himself at
this stage of his career to World Champion Lennox Lewis, but in reality he
should be making that comparison not to Lennox Lewis but to Jerry
Lewis." Early this week it was bad news for the home team. Two Thai
fighters, one an ex champ, got their "comeuppance" at the hands of
the lads from the Rising Sun. WBA #5 ranked ex-world interim minimum champ
Songkram Porpaoin (22-5-2, 12 KOs) was on the short end of a majority
decision (78-76, 79-74 and 78-78) to Katsunari Takayakma (10-0, 5 KOs) in 8.
Songkram hit the deck with his glove in the 6th after a solid left. The
Judge that had it 74-74 is looking for his guide dog and work outside Japan.
Akihiko Nago (20-3, 13 KOs) added to his KO numbers making short work of
Sakmongkol Singmanasak (15-12, 4 KOs). He got the job done with a
"wicked left", not to be confused with a regular left, at 1:39 of
the second round. Kozo Ishii (29-3, 21 KOs) hung the "snyd" on
Wichit Chuwatana (26-12, 9 KOs) with a 100-90, 100-93 and 100-91 REALLY
unanimous decision over the ex-Thai super-bantam Champ.
PH3 Run 970
G’day. Well another fine day for a run! I turned up
with Chicken Nugget and Sir CF only to meet Fini and have him tell me I was
to be the scribe for this week. Great, I thought, I’ll have to stay off
the beer a bit more than usual so I can keep up with everything.
It nearly all came unstuck though as I went down to see
Sir CF late Tuesday, only to find he had given the notes I had scrawled all
night on the Carlsberg box to some passing bag lady! Fortunately he chased
her down and negotiated a short time with her in exchange for the box, so
the notes survived.
Nice to see some new faces and some old ones back again.
Always good to have visitors. Anyhow on to the run. After the circle was
called the hares were in to explain about the run (Fini’s terminology). Mr
Sheen did the talking and VV after Wee Weeing and Voo Vooing led us to the
start, I guess they ran out of paper... Great run, with a bit of everything,
hardly any tapioca for a change! And from what I hear about the weather
lately, not too much water, just enough to make Tampax whinge had he not
been busy fixing his own water supply?
So the munchies and post run drinks started. Soon the
circle was called and first item was the knickers found in the circle. Scar
with 2 Ts in to explain and take some medicine. With that out of the way, we
launched into what must be the longest raffle ever had on the Hash! Free
Willy obviously having a lucky day, but still getting punished for winning 3
times! Hares in to receive accolades for a job well done. Mr Sheen, a virgin
hare after 8 years of hashing, so well done to him. Visitors came in and
then Mad Cow did a bit of ice licking again! Following that 32 returners.
The heroes came in for keeping Derelick away! Mobile in
to have the Hash trash given away to Mr Sheen.
So on to the inquisition... F the Truths mug was missing.
Eventually the King came in and everyone was vindicated. I think the most
sensible comment came from "A jury of one" - C Face with
"Shut the woman up" but seriously, good that the mug showed up.
The Hares had no rousing Belgian song, so Sir CF in for a
great rendition of "Muff Divers in the sky". After that we had the
Hash Hymn, which not too many people are taking seriously anymore. I guess
you can’t blame them though, as the dash to Patrick’s’ was on.
Excellent food once again. I just didn’t like the old waiter who looked
like Fini!
B52s were had out front, oh the price you pay for sitting
with the most beautiful cracks on the hash. Did we ice all the Belgians?
Hope so!
Another night of hashing over and another headache in the
morning.
On-On Apples Turnover
Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa hosts Anti-Drug Football Match
The Pattaya Marriott
Resort & Spa recently organized a special football match between the
hotel associates and the Banglamung police force at Nongprue Sub-district
F.C. pitch. The match was played to encourage sports and promote the
anti-drug campaign.
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