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Trayling partnership on form at Century

Surfs up!

Pattaya Pool League

Irish Eyes Are Smiling

A boatload of dinner

Pattaya Sports Club Thursday Night Darts

Mickey Mouse Darts League

Out of bed and into the winner’s circle

Heinz Roembell loses his virginity

Carl Bauman wins bragging rights

P.S.C. Golf from the Cafe Kronborg

P.S.C. Golf from Bobby Joes 60’s Bar

The Square Ring

They call him the streak

PATTAPA SPORTS ROUND-UP

Trayling partnership on form at Century

By Mike Franklin

A last minute cancellation of a trip to Lampang enabled the ever-present partnership of Ed and Mam Trayling to compete in Shenanigans Combined Stableford outing to Century Ban Chang on Tuesday February 4. A combined score of 75 Stableford points resulting from Mam’s 39 points and Ed’s 36 on this testing links course was enough to take the winner’s spot.

Winners Ed & Mam Trayling

The course was dry, the wind was up, the weather was hot and the large field of 62 players managed to get off to an early start using 1st and 10th tees as the course, early on, was not busy.

Noonit Tawapee, continuing in form, contributed 38 points to a combined score of 73 points with partner Per Ellefsen to take the runners-up spot. Peter Ring and Danny Dyke with 71 points took third place on count-back with a back-nine 35 points, beating Phil Taylor and Alan Bishop’s back-nine 34 points.

Izzy Freedman & Peter Ring

Emil Itin was nearest the pin on the difficult par 3, 5th hole; Terry Curtis claimed the 7th and Mark Gorda was closest on the other two par 3s, the 13th and 15th. Long putt prizes went to Danny Dyke and Seamus Brennan on the 9th and 18th respectively.

Two other prizes were awarded thanks to a nice gesture by Peter Ring who donated two lovely handcrafted Tudorware dishes from Ireland. These were awarded to the highest and lowest individual Stableford scores of the day. Namely Mam Trayling and, at the other end of the scale, Izzy Freedman who may have handed the trophy over to his partner Gerry Carpenter as consolation.

Back in the bar it was shenanigans as usual, noisy and a lot of fun goings-on. No doubt surprising to some of the newcomers, who this week included Tom Gingerich, Bill Kirkpatrick, Dr. Raimond Cerny, Maureen Holmes, Seamus Brennan from Ireland, Graham and Joan Haslam (guests of Michael Howard), Terry Curtis, Steve Dugdale, Danny Dyke and Peter Ring.

One final prize was awarded to nearly debonair Ed Trayling and his attempt to grow a moustache. The result so far is encouraging, a step on from the earlier ‘little Adolph’, but still short of the Clark Gable look. We watch and wait - maybe a Jimmy Edwards in due course!

Finally, a mixed reaction to Century so see the notice board for the venue for the next outing on Tuesday February 18th. The format for that has changed to a pairs scramble.

Lastly, a forward date for the diary. Tuesday 1st April will be a Shenanigans special ‘Franklin’s Folly’ to mark April Fool’s day and the director of golf’s birthday. It will be ‘Santa Scramble’ style with lots of prizes and some unusual aspects to the format. Thanks to Herbie Ishinaga, the date is free due to the PSC Championship being moved back a day, and much appreciated.

Sign-up for the 18th February, in Pairs please, at Shenanigans.


Surfs up!

Story and pictures
Daisy Vogt

On the past Saturday and Sunday, Starboard and Surf Club joined together to organize another windsurfing competition for local windsurfers. The competition was held on Wong-a-mat Beach, where the wind is very strong during the winter season, which was a nice change of scene for the Jomtien surfers. The area is also going to be the new testing site for the Starboard offices which are now based in Bang Na. Starboard is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of windsurfing boards and has now decided to move onto location in Wong-a-mat, Pattaya to design and test its newest boards.

However, on Saturday and Sunday, the competitors were more interested in the wind than in the construction of the building going on in the background. The wind was blowing strong and competitors, as well as board testers, went out with small sails and freestyle boards. Any sail bigger than 8.0 square meters was in the wrong place, which forced some enthusiastic windsurfers to have to stay on the beach since they didn’t have the fitting equipment. However, the races went on, and even though there was a short break as a buoy got loose and decided to swim away everybody surfed their hearts out. By 5 o’clock the wind had started receding, but the surfers were happy and looking forward to another day on the water on Sunday.

But once again Mother Nature was not on the side of the windsurfers and everybody spent a day on the beach, sunbathing and sleeping while waiting for wind. Some board testers went out, but even with 11 square meter sails, they said it was still pretty low. At 3 o’clock many people decided to pack up their equipment, and some even left back to Bangkok, when the wind picked up again and two more races were held. Those who had no equipment had to share with others and those who had left were just unlucky. But the wind didn’t hold, so after 2 races everybody was back on the beach cleaning up.

Even though the wind was not optimal, and there was a lack of equipment, the races were fun, the music was loud and the food was good. Everybody had tons of fun and were very happy with the prizes, which included a board, sail and board bag, all sponsored by Starboard. Thanks very much for all the enthusiastic contestants and see you all next time!

Winners were as follows:

Professional Class (A):

1. Suhaimee (Ni)

2. Kamthon (Alek)

3. Michael

Amatuer Class (B)

1. Waron (Wimon)

2. Chareen

3. Pornchai

Beginner Class (C)

1. Narapichit

2. Kiathipong

3. Kiatisak



Irish Eyes Are Smiling

IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at the Bunker

The distant course at Noble Place played host to the Bunker Boys for the second time in a fortnight on Tuesday, 4th February, when they chose it as the venue for their weekly stroke play event. On a day when many of the regulars were absent, a thirty-plus field was shoe-horned into the available transport and all except one made it to the course on time. The day was pleasantly warm and a breeze kept the conditions good for golf.

Remy Guy held his good recent form together in division one to head the lists with a commendable net 71, just keeping PJ Redmond, John King and the returning Per Aschan at bay on net 72.

Scores in division two were better with Neil Griffin shooting a two-under par 70 to come only third. On 69 was the long hitting German with the Scandic Bar experience, Gerhardt Schulze, whilst setting the pace was the Irishman Pat Murphy whose net 67 was matched only by the twinkle in his Irish eyes at the presentation. Prepare for a cut Pat!

Bill Hewitt shot the day’s only birdie two to win the Bunker Super Sawng award and Jim Payne celebrated his new handicap in style by winning the Bunker Banana Booby for his miserable net 86. For more news check out http://www.thebunkerboys.com

Doubles for Griffin and Guy

For the second time in eight days the Bunker Boys chose Plutaluang as the venue for their weekly Stableford competition on Friday, 7th February. The splendour of an immaculately presented course was to be matched by some excellent golf and for two players it was to be their second taste of success in the week.

In division two Neil Griffin could well have shaken off his “rabbit” status for good with his fine round of 40 points and this was accomplished under pressure from Mikael Andersson who has just returned from Sweden, having seemingly gone home for lunch! His 39 point haul was good enough to keep the also-rans, John Preddy and Len Jones, at bay, with their level par 36’s. These two Sunshine Boys had the honour of playing in the day’s star group for the other two players, Wilf Latham and Remy Guy, also took honourable places on the podium.

Belgium’s popular Bert “Remy” Guy showed us why Belgium is famous for its chips as he played so many fine short shots to within a foot of the hole. His swing has developed a smooth-as-Thai-silk rhythm over the last year and this has seen his handicap plummet six shots within that time. His 37 points proved too much for Ashley Archibald, 36, and sparring partner Wilf Latham on 35. The latter two players also shared the Bunker Super Sawng award for their accuracy in recording birdie two’s.

It was not a good day for Canada’s Frank Baker, however, as a tormented round ended with him getting lost somewhere in the vicinity of Plutaluang with nothing more than the prospect of the Bunker Banana Booby to console him! But the day belonged to Griffin and Guy and well they deserve the honour.


A boatload of dinner

On the 19th of January, Pattaya Sports Club Fishing chairman, Frank Collins, set out on a 3-day fishing trip with Andre Verdoodt and his team from the Wonderful Bar in Soi Yamoto. The trip started out from Samisan and after about 9 hours of traveling, fishing finally began in South Thailand at three different locations.

All smiles back at Wonderful.

A boat load for sure.

The result was one of the best catches ever. King mackerel, cobia, grouper, trevalle, and red snapper were all caught. Dozens upon dozens of fish between 2 - 10 kilograms made this 3 day trip a memorable one. The pictures speak for themselves.

If you would like to go on a fishing trip, please contact Frank Collins at 01-9875116 or the 60’s Bar (038) 361-115.


Pattaya Sports Club Thursday Night Darts

Week 10 of the Winter Season 2002/03

1. Pleasure Dome 9 1 0 19

2. Bull’s Eye Bar 6 0 4 12

3. Tippy’s 5 1 4 11

4. Londoner 5 0 5 10

5. Rising Sun 3 0 7 6



Out of bed and into the winner’s circle

IPGC TAGGS Golf from The Haven

Monday 3rd February
Treasure Hill
Bogey

1st: Bob Lindborg, 2 down

2nd: Paul Taylor, 3 down

3rd: Barry Winton, 4 down

4th: Dave Lee, 5 down cb9 all square

5th: Vance Millar, 5 down cb9 1 down

The week started with the long drive, but well worth it, to the picturesque Treasure Hill designed by Yoshikazu Kato, who also designed the famous Blue Canyon in Phuket. Never an easy course to manage, it was made even more difficult with the tees back mostly to the usual black positions, and half a gale blowing, which made the par three second hole 235 yards into wind with water right left and back enclosing a very small green. This set the scene for a rugged round.

Bob Lindborg handled the conditions the best on the day and took the honours from Paul Taylor, with the usually reliable “Noddy” Winton surprisingly relegated to third.

Dave Lee continued with his rehabilitation to take fourth from the “Playboy” Vance Millar, savouring his independence while the chance lasts.

The twos were shared between Vance Millar and Major Roy Thornton.

In view of the military build up throughout the world, it was unsurprising that the armed forces also dominated the week’s new arrivals and returnees. Back at The Haven Richard Livingston, the resident PGA Professional, welcomed new members Major Roy Thornton and Private First Class Igor Saktor, and also welcomed back Regimental Sergeant Major Andy Pedlar and Staff Sergeant John Hayes, all of whom displayed that too much of their time had recently been spent on the firing range and not on the driving range.

Wednesday 5th
February
Century Chonburi
Stableford

1st Division

1st: Arthur Hancock, 35 points

2nd: Graham Johnson, 34 cb9 19

3rd: Per Aschan, 34 cb9 18

2nd Division

1st: Reg Warner, 38

2nd: Malcolm Clare, 34

3rd: Wendy Hollingsworth, 29 cb9 16

4th: Glynn Nicholas, 29 cb9 12

A second run up the 331 proved to be just as difficult as the previous outing, with the wind still blowing and little run to be found on the otherwise excellent Century layout, which featured lush fairways and very even greens, although the bunkers were still a nightmare.

The usual suspects were to be found leading the divisions with Arthur Hancock taking the first and Reg Warner excelling in taking the second with and outstanding score on the day of two under, from Graham Johnson and Malcolm Clare respectively.

Following a long period in the doldrums, when he could hardly hit a par three green in two, “The Doc” cleaned up in the twos managing the only one of the day.

Prior to the prize giving Richard welcomed new members Mason Levine and William Nolan whilst welcoming back “Lawyer Bill” Kirkpatrick, Mike Frizzell, Serge Straeten, Per Aschan and Barry Traynor. It was also a sad farewell to Bob and Pat Duxbury who had to return to the sunny shores of Blighty.

Friday 7th February
Phoenix Blue
Monthly Medal

Ladies Division

1st: Srinuan Feaungoi, 70

2nd: Wendy Hollingsworth, 73

2nd Division

1st: Glynn Nicholas, 73

2nd: J.J. Wright, 74

3rd: Anders Farstadt, 77

4th: Peter Emslie, 78 cb9 40, cb6 27

5th: Paul Ovens, 78 cb9 40, cb6 29

1st Division

1st: Mike Dabanovich, 66

2nd: Doug Campbell, 73 cb9 37, cb6 23.7

3rd: Brian Wilkinson, 73 cb9 37, cb6 25.3

4th: Per Aschan, 74 cb9 37

5th: Bob Van Mol, 74 cb9 38

At last, following weeks of uncharacteristically poor form “Dabber” finally overcame the worries and pressures of the build up to and consummation of his wedding to the beautiful Pui, by recording his lifetime best score and easily sweeping all before him in the first division. At the after match celebrations he attributed it “to having spent the whole of the previous day in bed” but refused to enlarge on the subject, when pressed for further details.

Glynn Nicholas took the second division, as he usually does just prior to returning to England, from J.J. Wright who closely followed him.

Playing from the back tees usually means that there are few opportunities for a two, but the day proved to be an exception, with four being sunk by Stefan Hoge, “Lawyer Bill”, Brian Wilkinson (a downhill one of course), and Doug Hollingsworth.

Back at The Haven, Richard welcomed new member David Evans and welcomed back Brian Wilkinson, Tor Elgvin, Anders Farstadt and Anders Karlsson.


Heinz Roembell loses his virginity

IPGC Golf From Lewiinski’s - Orchid

Sunday - 2nd of February
Green Valley - White Tees
Stroke

1st A Flight - Rick Sharp - net 71

2nd A Flight - An Kaesavane - net 71

3rd A Flight - Barry Tregurtha - net 71

4th A Flight - Chris Davisson - net 72

1st B Flight - Steve Donovan - net 66

2nd B Flight - Colin Davis - net 69

3rd B Flight - Bob Lindborg - net 73

4th B Flight - Eddy Beilby - net 74

Who was it that said “Timing is Everything”? Well it is no small wonder that this scribe does not know who said it because he clearly was not listening. It takes a clever fellow to blow the wheels off his handicap with a net 66, in time to take a healthy cut the week before the Monthly Medal. Of course, there was no sign it was coming. His good play can be controlled no better than his bad play. The fact that he hadn’t won in a long time was reinforced by the fact that most people, except the second place Donkey, were actually happy for him. He, in turn, was kind enough to not abuse that gift of joy by effectively throwing his game in the dumper for the balance of the week. (Note: His name does not appear anywhere else in this article.) But enough about me.

Bob Lindborg and Eddy Beilby were both examples that if you hang in there in medal play you can place, as they filled out the B Flight rostrum.

Rick Sharp won out on count back for the A Flight top rung edging always upward trending An Kaesavane and the steady Barry Tregurtha. Chris Davisson just missed out on the party and slipped to fourth with his net 72.

Monday - 4th of February
Natural Park Hill - White Tees
Stableford

1st A Flight - Graham Johnson - 36 points

2nd A Flight - Bob Duxbury - 32 points

3rd A Flight - Bob Van Mol - 31 points

1st B Flight - Les Utting - 36 points

2nd B Flight - Tom Breslin - 35 points

3rd B Flight - Wendy Hollingsworth - 31 points

Like the patriarch of the family that he is, Les Utting brought home the bacon from Natural Park Hill. With three generations of Utting’s holidaying in Pattaya, Les knew a little extra cash would come in handy. He didn’t disappoint his brood but he did disappoint Tom Breslin as Les’s handicap-level 36 edged Tom’s fine 35 for first place in A Flight, on what many feel is the toughest layout on the Eastern Seaboard.

Wendy Hollingsworth was definitely a rose amongst two thorns as she added some style and charm to the podium with her third in B Flight finish.

Graham Johnson used his length (driving) and accuracy to lead A Flight by a whopping four strokes as he lived up to, as he has many times, his demanding 7 handicap. Bob Duxbury, playing in the last of this vacation’s rounds, garnered second with a quiet 32 points. Bob Van Mol showed that the good golfers must be reckoned with when the competition is on a tough course as he rounded out A Flight with a humble 31 points, but off a very respectable 82 gross.

Wednesday - 5th of February
Noble Place - C & B - White Tees
Stableford

1st A Flight -The Donkey - 39 points

2nd A Flight - Jay Nakagawa - 36 points

1st B Flight - Heinz Roembell - 38 points

2nd B Flight - Tarja Kankainen - 37 points

Our poster boy this week, Heinz Roembell showed that given the chance to play regularly his game has potential as he recorded his first Lewiinski’s-Orchid victory. Heinz had never visited the pay window to date, but there is every reason to believe he will be seen there more often. Tarja who routinely cashes on Fridays, showed that she wouldn’t turn down easy money on any day of the week when she followed Heinz to the B Flight podium.

With a majority of the A Flight players on tour to Soi Dao, The Donkey, alias the Jackal, sniffed around and saw the opportunity for fresh road kill in the top rung. Jay Nakagawa just warming up from the snows of Sapporo, hit the ground running and served notice that he has a yen for winning (pun intended) by taking the other A flight medal.

Friday -7th
of February
Khao Kheow - A & B - Yellow Tees
Stroke

1st A Flight - Darren Smith - 32 points

2nd A Flight - Scott Williams - 32 points

3rd A Flight - Peter Ring - 32 points

4th A Flight - Eddie Miller - 30 points

1st B Flight - Frank Sinclair - 35 points

2nd B Flight - Jim Munns - 34 points

3rd B Flight - The Donkey - 31 points

4th B Flight - Heinz Roembell - 30 points

Having been on the injured reserve list for approximately six weeks Darren Smith used his first outing to lead the A Flight charge on an often blustery day at beautiful Khao Kheow. His count back victory left second to old friend Scotty Williams who only just nudged one of the nicest people you will ever meet, Peter Ring, with the bronze. Eddie Miller rounded out A Flight while keeping his foursome and van mates amused. To reiterate the words of W. C. Fields “the reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated and such was the concern of our readers that “Papa” Sinclair was no longer a factor. Ha! “Put those 35 points in your pipe and smoke it” said this octogenarian septuagenarian, oh whatever, really old guy said. Frank’s best on the day was enough to edge the “other Big Easy”, Jimmy Munns, by a single Stableford point. Oh yeah, then The Donkey and blah, blah, blah about him. And then that sandbagger Heinz. I know, I know, he had only won once but now he has placed twice. An investigation is being launched into his handicap.

4th, 5th and 6th of February
Soi Dao Tour

Winner - An Kaesavane

2nd Place - Barry Tregurtha

3rd Place - Joe Mooneyham

While the rest of us were toiling in Pattaya, a small group sought refuge in the mountain retreat of Soi Dao. The gig, which was by the invitation of Barry TB (who was to capture the silver), was billed as “Can you guys play golf better than a girl”. The answer at the conclusion of the three-day test was an emphatic “NO”. An Kaesavane waltzed through the first two days with gold medals and then relaxed to take the overall title. Joe “I’m in the” Mooneyham, in taking the bronze, was the only other male who was not embarrassed that he participated. Daily prizes: Day One: 1st An Kaesavane; 2nd Barry TB; 3rd Joe “I’m in the’ Mooneyham. Day Two: 1st An Kaesavane; 2nd Paul “betch you can’t spell it” Coutoumas; 3rd Barry TB. Day Three: 1st Joe “I’m in the’ Mooneyham; 2nd Johnny McHugh; 3rd Robert “don’t call me Bobby” Cross.


Carl Bauman wins bragging rights

PSC Three Sisters Golf

27th January - I thought everyone was watching the Super Bowl but evidently golfers met at Siam to do their ritual Monday Golf. Leading the way was Big “Mo” with 42 points. I believe that Moberg would have won the day even with a full field. Driving well and putting the lights out, he left the rest of the field in his wake.

Carl Bauman stole the bragging rights at SCC Feb 3. Jerry Holt just back from Israel was left holding the bag.

Holding the bag for the end of the month was Charlie Creed. He was at the top not too long ago, but is surprising how fast you can slide in this game. Here one day and gone tomorrow.

The third of February brought another winner. This time with a full field, Carl Baumann managed to ease his way to the front. He is finally getting his game together after years of layoff. Carl is finally retired and playing more often and it shows in his game. Coming in with 38 points, he beat a host of other golfers who shot 36’s and 37’s but could not manage the extra strokes needed for the win.

Holding the bag this week was an old timer with the Three Sisters group. Gerald Holt who played with the group a long time ago was finally back in town and rejoined our Monday Golf and managed to grab hold of the bag with a vengeance. No one was close as he took a firm hold of the bag with 11 points. I’m sure that Gerald, just back from work, will not be there next week holding the bag.


P.S.C. Golf from the Cafe Kronborg

Monday February 3
Pattaya Country Club
(Stroke)

Whilst not the most striking of courses, Pattaya Country Club is always a good test of golf, particularly on a day such as this when the winds are blowing. The one aspect of Pattaya that I find most appealing is the quality of its fairways, you always get a good lie on lush grass, a point other more scenic courses could copy. The greens are always fast and true also, and this coupled with a smiling welcome usually overcomes the scenic reality.

Harald Gruber

Jack Cunningham

Pete Galle

Phil Utting

Thus it was that a full field departed the Kronborg to play at this windswept course, and the difficulty of the day was shown by the fact that only two of the competitors actually beat their handicap.

In the A flight, 0 to 19, the winner with a good net 69 was Canadian Jack Cunningham, continuing his fine form of last Thursday. Second on net 72 was Ebrahim beating Koji Yamada into third on count back. In fourth place was Brian Blackford with a net 73.

In the B flight, 20 Upwards, the winner with the best score of the day was Harald Gruber, with a fine net 65. The results of the next three places were all decided on count back, all on net 72, with Pete Galle coming second, Cees Bosman third and Hwang Yang Hwan third.

Near pins: #5 Kris Helgason, #7 Finn Lindgren, #12 Jerry Kurtz and #16 Prostur Jonsson.

Long putts: #9 Morten Moorers and #18 Jack Cunningham.

Thursday February 6
Natural Park Resort
(Stableford)

There are a lot of superb courses in the Eastern Seaboard area, but for my money this is the best and whilst everyone does not agree with me, there isn’t anyone I know who doesn’t put it in their top few. It has the lot: scenic views, lush fairways, and fast tricky greens, without the punishing trees of its equally fine, but evil brother, Natural Park Hills.

With a trio of nine holes, A, B and C, we played the A and C courses, and enjoyed every minute. Thus it was that a smiling full crew teed off to play this 18 holes, with the hopes of a fine round on a fine course.

Ricky Ferguson, a regular player with the Kronborg, whose shirt nearly matches the background.

Ricky’s caddy and a view.

Sat in the spacious and elegant clubhouse after the round, it was a pleasure to see the satisfied faces of the golfers even if they didn’t play very well. As usual at this time of the year the winds tended to blow the balls about and reduce the scores to reality.

The winner of the A flight, 0 to 19, with 36 points was Phil Utting beating Derek Brook on count back into second place. Third with 35 points was Jack Cunningham and fourth with 34 points was Ted Morris beating Tim Holt on count back.

The winner of the B flight, 20 upwards, was Pete Galle with a fine 40 points ahead of Dave Richardson with 39 points in second. Third with 37 points was Hwang Yong Hwan beating Mick O’Connor on count back.

Near pins: #A5 Phil Utting, #A8 Kevin Dinan, #C4 Tim Holt and #C7 Hirosi Segawa.

Long putts: #A9 Pete Galle and C9 Chris Helgasson.


P.S.C. Golf from Bobby Joes 60’s Bar

Friday February 7
Treasure Hills
(Stableford)

Meeting up with the ‘gang’ for brekkers is always an experience, ranging from ‘oh no’ to ‘oh boy’ and it is quite easy to see who the late night revellers the night before have been. Still when its free it’s amazing how even the most hung over can get a cup of tea and a few bites down.

Nose bags on...

Giggly presents to Cees (alias The Frog Prince)

On to Treasure Hills and sad to say a super golf course looks like its been ravaged by an army of moles, but I am informed it’s an army of ants. Still it takes more than a few billion ants to dampen the spirits of the 60’s golfers, and the fast tricky greens, sensible clubhouse, and good layout with good fees, made for a very enjoyable day, with all joining in the banter in the clubhouse at the end.

On the course the day was dominated by the same name on nearly all the pins as Don Richardson proceeded to show us all how to put the ball near the pin or in the hole, whilst the eventual winner Cees Bosman continued to tot up his points.

Back onto the busses for the long trip back to Pattaya and Bobby Joes to be met by the man himself outside and grilling the burgers on the barby whilst his special beans awaited the completion of the meal, voted by all as up to his usual high standards.

Fully replete, the volunteer organiser for the day, Mick O’Connor shouted out the results whilst Bobby’s waitress ‘Giggly’ presented the prizes to the lucky winners, particularly Don Richardson who ended up with four shirts.

Giggly presents to Don & Jannie

Giggly presents to Mick & Koji

A special prize was presented for the booby prize, and won by Jannie Jasperre, whilst special mention must be made of Joop Jasperre who had 1 (yes 1) point on the front nine and 22 on the back nine. Queer game this golf!

Winner: Cees Bosman

Near pins: #2 and #6 and #13 Don Richardson, #17 Mick O’Connor.

Long putts: #9 Don Richardson and #18 Koji Yamada.

Booby prize: Jannie Jasperre


The Square Ring

Nothing is more contrite than a “know nothing” boxing writer that gets the facts wrong. Nothing is more humbling than being that “know nothing” boxing writer. My late Mom always said, “Admit what you did and then I’ll spank you.” I was wrong. I got the venue for Shane Mosley’s last Saturday nights meaningless win wrong. I wish to apologize to the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas. They are NOT a fading star nor are they “rundown.” They are state of the art. An experience. A place to visit. I was thinking of another casino which fits the description of “Worn” or “Fading” and usually puts on fights that are meaningless. Like tomorrow night’s fight with IBF Champion Tim Austin (25-0-1) defending against Rafael Marquez. Me? I’ll be 90 miles away in Laughlin watching Vaia “The Lil Darlin” Zaganas put a whipping on yet another victim.

Never say that Square Ring doesn’t bring the results. Former WBC flyweight champion Medgoen Singsurat (29-2, 17 KOs) impressively won a twelve round unanimous decision over former IBF title challenger Alfren Bulala, capturing the vacant ABC superfly title in Bangkok. That should be filed under “Who gives a rats posterior”.

Frequent Pattaya visitor Scottish Dave Stewart racked up a mark in the win column. I know cause I got an e-mail from him. “I beat Scott Lawton from Stoke-on-Trent. (His first pro loss in 6 fights).” He also came down on the side of a fellow Scotsman in regard to Wayne McCullough’s upcoming title fight. “About the Scott Harrison (18-1) - Wayne McCullough (26-3) fight, I still edge towards Scott, even though I also like McCullough. Have done since he was an amateur. I seen him beat Johannes Maisa at the York Hall in London. I admit that it’s possible Wayne could give Scott problems with his busy style. Whatever, it’s bound to be a brilliant fight...” Take my pal Wayne for the “W”. “How can they talk about Harrison’s power? He couldn’t knock out Tracy Patterson,” said McCullough. Mr. McCullough is 100% correct. Harrison went 10 rounds with Patterson in April of 2000.

That same night as McCullough wins a title, March 22, Thailand’s WBC 130lb champ Sirimongkol Singmanassuk (42-1) is supposed to be defending his title against #1 Jesus Chavez (22-1). The fight is part of a scheduled triple header to be shown in America as part of a pay-per-view series called Latin Fury. Slight problem. Rumors have surfaced in America that the “Thai Tiger” hurt his paw last time out. That was in January of this year against Yong-Soo Choi in Tokyo. Sirimongkol got a unanimous decision (119-109, 119-109, 118-110) but IF he suffered an injury he’s in deep stuff. Many think he may be in deep stuff anyway against the tough fighter from “Down Mexico Way.” The Square Ring was asked to check the story out. An e-mail to Sirimingkol’s promoter got the following response: “How should we know. We are only his promoter.” Another Thailand moment and no darn camera.

Not really up to date with the “Aussie Lingo” so not really sure if Mr. Larsen from the Northern Territories is happy or not. “Whoever does the Square ring column (that would be me) obviously looks to land a bite... well he landed one. Kostya Tszyu is a champion because of not only how he fights, but by how he handles himself, deals with the media, respects his opponents and raises his children. His record speaks for itself and the way he conducts himself is twice as impressive. If boxing and boxers were more like Kostya it would not have been tarnished as it has been and will no doubt be again. Aaron Larsen, T Australia” I could not agree more. I’m in the dark as to what “Take a bite means.” Maybe he means “take a Mickey”. Tszyu is a very good fighter and a credit to the sport. That aside he will never be a world wide super star. Currently there is Oscar DeLaHoya and maybe Tyson. It’s a short list and doesn’t appear to be getting any longer.

It’s been leaked that Tszyu was going to retire from boxing. Not true. His next fight is scheduled for summer in the USA. Well yes it will be winter in Australia but summer is America. He’ll fight IBF #1 Arturo Gatti. Tszyu on his latest fight: “I was getting better as the fight wore on and I would have knocked him out. He knew that, that’s why the fight was stopped.” Tszyu spoke of enjoying the fact that he appeared with 28,000 Aussie supporters in attendance. He was disappointed with several aspects of the promotion. “I can tell you I was not responsible for the seats, those who couldn’t see properly. I am not to be blamed for this ... there were too many parties involved (in the promotion).”

Tszyu was also unhappy about the stories circulating of bounced checks and hotels being owed money and complaints about the brevity of several bouts on the undercard. Suggest that he check in with his promoter, Vlad then. He’s the man that does the business.

The latest World Boxing Council ratings have been released. Remarkable that a country the size of Thailand has as many champions and contenders as it does. Super Feather Sirimongkol Singmanassuk, Super Bantam International and #1 Napapol Kiatisakchokchai (21-1), Bantam Champ Veeraphol Nakhonluang (40-1-1), Flyweight Champion Pongsaklek Wonjongkam (46-2). Left out of the WBC ranking cause he’s with the WBA is the Super Feather Yodsanan Nanthachai (3-K Battery). Not only maybe Thailand’s best fighter but by far the best nickname. How about them apples?


They call him the streak

Pattaya Lawn Bowls Division One

They call him Steve the streak from the Likely Lads and his partner mackem John tore the heels of the all girl Yingyangs team with a 8 ball blitz on the first end destroying the girls’ confident. All through the night the boys with tremendous skill and determination blew away the yingyangs putting them back on top of the league.

Chaplin Spam Heads team vodka Willy and Hair bear Curly took a small tipple to much as the team Somtams Ned The Ted and Peter Dancer knocked the boys of the top of the league with a fantastic win (Willy get that lucky Dalmatian mascot back).

Carlsberg kids have come back in to the race by beating Fat Boy Slim and jump around Bill the reserve while Kev’s partner BsB is doing stunt work. Lose of form boys the Windmills lost again to the Tartan Bar Willy the Kilt and Big Joe and his blue bowls (Back to the practice ground for you Dutch duo).

Results: Yingyangs 9 v 21 Likely Lads, Dream Team 7 v 26 Carlsberg Kids, Team Somtams 15 v 12 Chaplin Spam H, Windmills 12 v 17 Tartan Bar.

Pattaya Lawn Bowls Division Two

New Guys head back on top by beating that inform team Asylum 2 Gary and pro Tommy on the last end. Winchester team Man Utd Bob and his partner brown bomber Kev took the game to Lucky Chaplins team. I’m so lost Jeff and his partner Dave by beating them easly on the night knocking the Chaplins of the top spot. Desert Rats Brendan with his armor division gunned down bottom of the league boys Coral Reef Lads Dave and Jez. The flying Scots boys from Thepprasit Ten carried on there winning ways by beating the Jan Bar.

Team of the Week: Team Somtams

Player of the Week: Steve the Streak.

Match of the Week: Tartan Bar.

Results: Thepprasit Ten Thistle 14 v 11 Jan Bar, Coral Reef 4 v 31 Desert Rats, Winchester 19 v 10 Lucky Chaplins, Newguys 16 v 13 Asylum 2, Musketeers 15 v 15 Coral Reef.


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