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Nattachai crowned champion of Richard Livingston’s Birthday 4th of July Golf Tournament
Lamud Chaidara fires an ace using Bob’s old clubs
Richard Livingston, the resident PGA Professional, a
popular man-about-town who has brought many a handicap tumbling down trough
his expert tutelage, celebrated his 60 th
birthday on July 4th by inviting
over 100 of his closest friends to play a round of golf at Pattaya Country
Club. And oh, by the way, July 4th
is also the day Americans celebrate their independence.
Birthday
boy Richard Livingston (right) presents a coveted knotted putter trophy to 2nd
Division winner David Lacy (left).
Low
gross and 1st
Division winner Jeff Wylie (right) steps onto the podium with Richard
(center) while emcee Mike readies to call out the next winner.
Richard
Livingston’s Birthday 4th of July Golf Tournament 2003 champion Nattachai
(right) receives congratulations and a knotted putter trophy from birthday
boy PGA professional Richard Livingston (center) and emcee Mike Franklin
(left)
Nattachai won the Richard Livingston’s Birthday 4th of
July Golf Tournament, played out of The Haven, with 43 Stableford points.
Nattachai is a member at Pattaya Country Club and shot one of those rounds
when everything went right.
Lamud Chaidara also achieved the pinnacle of success -
using husband Bob Lindborg’s spare set of clubs, Lamud fired an ace on
hole #5. As the story goes, apparently the two once had a bit of a row about
golf, whereupon Lamud disposed of her own clubs. Since her return to the
golfing scene, she has been using Bob’s spare set and managed to do
something with them that Bob never was able to do, shoot a hole-in-one. As
an addendum to this story, rumor has it that Bob was heard to say that if
Lamud achieved a hole in one before he did, he would quit golf. Let’s hope
that isn’t true.
Another lovely lady, and newcomer to the golfing scene,
Chant Schwulera surprised no one but herself, winning the Ladies Division,
also with 43 Stableford points. Nattachai just recently took up the game of
golf, and in the past couple of months her handicap has been cascading
downward. At this rate, she’ll be on the Ladies Tour by Christmas.
Jeff Wylie shot a gross 75 to win Low Gross honors, which
was also good enough to earn him top honors in the 1st Division. Rounding
out the podium positions in the 1st Division, Pete Murray compiled 40
Stableford points to finish second, while Brian Kelly scored 39 points for a
third place finish.
David Lacey carded 38 points en route to winning the 2nd
Division by a single shot over a trio of players who finished with 37
points: Kevin Fortt’s 21 points on the back nine was good enough to garner
second place on a count back over Stefan Ryser, who in turn earned third
place via count back over Yves Philibert. Stefan carded 19 points on the
back nine to Yves’ 16.
Kevin
Bowman shows off the knotted putter trophy he garnered for winning 3rd
Division.
Lamud
Chaidara, much to Bob’s delight, blows the horn for the hole-in-one she
achieved on #5 during the tournament.
Rabbits
winner John Kennedy (center) collects his winnings from Richard Livingston
(right) and Mike Franklin (left).
Kevin Bowman scored 43 points to win 3rd
Division. Patrick Asklund had a wild front nine – the 28-handicapper had 5
scratch pars going out and even with two blowup holes, still managed 22
points on the front. Patrick finished with 39 points, good enough for second
place. Mo Bertrand bettered his handicap by one to earn third place with 37
points.
John Kennedy won the always-mercurial Rabbits Division
with a surprisingly non-mercurial 37 points.
Technical prize achievements included Dream Teamer Jack
Levy’s “near hole-in-one” 3rd
Division closest to the pin on hole #5 (the same hole that Lamud actually
did achieve an ace). In 1st
Division, Moe Deverdenne showed that he can combine power with finesse after
achieving both a near pin on hole #16 and long drive on #18. At the prize
presentation party at The Haven afterwards, Jack and Moe sat at the same
table along with Woody Underwood (3rd
Division near pin #7) and Patrick Asklund (runner up in 3rd
Division), making for quite a bit of hardware on the table. Meanwhile,
Barrie Sherman was also dialed in on the day, as he won two near pins (#’s
5 & 12).
Out at the course, tournament organizer Stephen Beard
(who unfortunately couldn’t play due to an injury) doubled as a marshal
and kept the play moving, as well as offering encouraging words to those who
needed them.
Wayne Ogonoski and birthday boy Richard Livingston
performed the unenviable task of handling registration and tabulating
scores. Time after time, these two gentlemen do a superb job and deserve
more recognition than anyone is able to give.
Back at the awards presentation ceremony, the staff at
The Haven put on a 4th of July feast that would have made any American
proud. This scribe especially enjoyed the roast beef sandwiches, but the hot
dogs, burgers, salads, Thai food, and much more – all was spot on. Well
done.
Mike Franklin once again performed his job as emcee with
style and aplomb - not always an easy task in front of such a large group of
tipplers.
Stephen Beard has become an expert at organizing big
events like this, and once again put on an event fitting of “everybody’s
friend” Richard Livingston’s 5th
cycle birthday.
When all was nearly said and done, our resident PGA professional Richard
Livingston huffed and puffed, but still didn’t manage to blow out the
single candle on his birthday cake on the first go (thanks Moe). He did,
however, manage on the second go whilst a large crowd sang for him a rousing
rendition of Happy Birthday.
Pattaya Marathon set for July 20
Thousands of athletes will be pounding the pavement when
the Pattaya Marathon gets underway in the wee morning hours on Sunday, July
20.
The start and finish line will be on Beach Road between
Sois 4 & 5. The competition includes a full 42.195 km marathon, a 21.1
km half marathon and a 10.55 km quarter-marathon. The marathon will start at
5 a.m., the half marathon at 5:30 a.m. and the quarter -marathon at 6 a.m.
A strong contingent of wheelchair athletes is expected to
compete in the wheelchair category.
The first six finishers in each category will receive a
trophy and cash. The top prize for the men’s international category is
150,000 baht, while the top prize for the women’s category is 100,000 baht.
All finishers will receive medals.
Application fees are: Marathon US$30 until July 13, US$45
July 14-19; Half Marathon US$25 until July 17, US$35 July 18-19; Quarter
Marathon US$20 until July 19, US$30 July 20.
Applications can be submitted by hand at city hall in
North Pattaya (tel. 038 410 200 ext. 108), or through the Amateur Athletic
Association of Thailand (tel. 02 564 3322), Running Sport and Trophy in
Bangkok (tel. 02 930 6809, 02 930 6405-6, 02 934 1219), or at the Tourism
Authority of Thailand Pattaya Office on Pratamnak Road (up the hill) (tel.
038 427 667, 038 428 750), or TAT in Bangkok or any domestic or
international TAT office.
Cafe Olé holds on to second place
Pattaya Sports Club Friday Bowling League
Cafe Ole took four points from Cafe Kronborg but still is
not guaranteed to win a trophy with all teams except Cafe Kronborg still in
the running. With two weeks remaining in the league any team can still win
eight points and advance in the standings with the top four teams winning
trophies. Otto knocked down 505 pins for Cafe Ole and Captain Kran was best
for Cafe Kronborg with a 510-pin count.
200
bowlers Jeed, Ooy, Somrak, Mai and Bill.
La
(left) received her PSC life membership from Ken Crow.
Nice & Sleazy kept the pressure on Cafe Ole after
taking three points from Winchester Club. Jeed had a great 236-second game
(which tied the league best game) and 554 series for Nice & Sleazy and
Ken Crow tipped over 524 pins for Winchester.
Jack & Tar moved from fifth to fourth place with a
four-point victory over Domicil and knocked them down to fifth. Somrak had
the best series of the day rolling two 200 games and a 593 series for Jack
& Tar.
The best overall bowling of the day involved Three
Sisters and VFW Post 9876 with the VFW team coming out on top and winning
three points. Captain Bill rolled a 201 game and 550 series and Tukata had a
501 series for VFW Post 9876. Morn knocked down 507 pins and Ooy rolled over
506 pins and had a 203 game for Three Sisters. VFW moved up from eight to
sixth place and are in the trophy race.
First place winner House of the Golden Coin is just
coasting and lost three points to Shakey Pete’s. Mai rolled a 217 last
game for Shakey Pete’s.
After the bowling was completed Ken Crow presented La Montgomery with her
new Pattaya Sports Club Life Membership card. La was rewarded for her nine
plus years as the PSC Bowling Chairperson and her dedication to the Pattaya
Sports Club, which includes working at the PSC parties and work on charity
donations. La still helps with the bowling and the parties and can be seen
at the door at the upcoming PSC party.
PSC looks for lawn bowlers
The Pattaya Sports Club recently expanded its coverage of
local sport to include lawn bowling. The game, while little known in
Thailand, is hugely popular in the U.K., Australia, and many other
countries, so should have wide appeal amongst local expats and to visitors
coming to Thailand for holiday.
Lawn
bowling is now part of the Pattaya Sports Club’s list of sports.
Negotiations with the management of the Bowling Green
have resulted in generous discounts being made available to PSC members to
enjoy the game. A 20% discount from the green fee is available for PSC
members for recreational bowling, and a 10% discount is available on 1, 3, 6
month and 1 year Bowling Green memberships. The Bowling Green offers a top
class venue for this purpose with playing and recreational facilities of a
very high standard.
It is the long term view of the PSC to have teams
competing in weekend PSC Lawn Bowls Section leagues for medals and trophies.
To determine how many teams wish to participate in a league, we will start
out by having fun roll-ups on Sunday nights at 5 p.m. that will be
instructional, build camaraderie, and fun. Teams will be drawn for matches,
with beginners and experienced bowlers mixed together. Just show up with
your PSC card, or contact the PSC Lawn Bowling Section Chairman: Glenn
“Jeep” Holthaus on 038-424-998, 01-259-0106, or email: [email protected]
There are numerous opportunities for PSC members to
participate at a social level and enjoy the fun and fellowship offered at
the Bowling Green. Pattaya Sports Club members are invited to visit the
Bowling Green at any time to inspect the venue and enquire about playing
opportunities. Dave, the local lawn bowls professional, is on hand to offer
information about playing schedules, etc., and to provide basic instruction
in the sport. Contact Dave or one of the two owners of the Bowling Green,
Kevin or Anton for more information at: 038-720-741. As with 10 pin indoor
bowling, equipment is on site at modest cost for beginners so it is not
necessary to load up with equipment to enjoy a roll-up. The Bowling Green
also has floodlights for night play and the dress code is casual.
The Bowling Green is located on Soi Fueng Fa between Soi
Buakow and 3rd Road. It can be reached by going down Soi Diana Inn from 2nd
Road, or turn toward the ocean at Xyte Disco on 3rd Road.
This is a great opportunity for savings for PSC members to enjoy the time
honored sport of lawn bowls and we hope to see you all at the Bowling Green
for a roll-up, or to just sit and watch.
Pattaya Sports Club
Thursday Darts
Mickey Mouse Darts League
Wednesday Quiz League
Includes: 2nd July 2003
2-Jul Total
Palmers 3 15
Cheers 3 13
Nervous Wreck 1 11
The Bunker 3 11
The Londoner 3 10
Rising Sun 3 10
Bobs Bar 3 10
Bowling Green 1 9
Queen Victoria 1 9
Fawlty Towers 1 8
Shagwell Mansion 1 7
Tommy’s 1 7
Results July 2 (Home v Away): 68 Bowling Green v Palmers 102, 100
Rising Sun v Tommy’s 68, 90 Cheers v Shagwell Mans. 78, 106 Bob’s Bar v
Fawlty Towers 78, 86 Nervous Wreck v Bunker 92, 86 Queen Victoria v Londoner
100.
Sunday Quiz League
Includes 29th June 2003
PSC Fishing from the 60’s Bar
Wednesday 2 July 2003
The fishing of late has been pretty quiet but the new PSC
fishing chairman, Derek Brook, felt like a day on the water and took a boat
out to try and beat the run of late. The temperature of the water lately
being a little high of late it is hoped the recent rain will lower the
temperature a few degrees and by the end of the month the fish should be
running again.
It
turned out to be a good day out.
Jack
fish.
The weather on the way out was overcast and rainy and
Doug Chance on his first deep sea trip was really pleased when we got there
to be pulling in lots of little fish whilst the big rods were out. Suddenly
one of the lines went out and Doug Chance was in the seat, fighting his
first ever fish larger than 8 inches. The strain on his face and body were
evident, but so was the determination as he fought the fish for all of 40
minutes before finally bringing into the boat a fine ‘Blonde Ray’ of
about 20 kg.
The elation in his face was worthwhile as he just sat and
looked at ‘His Fish’, the Ocean does indeed provide a surprise now and
again and for a first time fisher to exceed his wildest dream is indeed a
fine moment.
Suddenly
one of the lines went out and Doug Chance was in the seat, fighting his
first ever fish larger than 8 inches.
Other fish were lost and caught but that one moment will live with him
for the rest of his life; I know I was that man. It was a fine day and for
the dedicated fisherman or the beginner when you leave the beach you never
know what the day will bring. That is the romantic appeal of the sea.
Royal Samui Beach Fifth Samui Tennis Open promises lots of action
story and photos by Peter Cummins,
Koh Samui
Thai tennis stars Paradorn and Tamarine will not be there
but, nevertheless, as in the previous four Opens, there will be exciting
tennis and spectacular scenes of the lovely island. As last year, too, no
doubt there will be some heavy rainstorms. But they do not last long and the
sun soon dries out the courts and, at least when it does rain, the water is
somewhat warmer than the constant drenchings at the just-completed 2003
Wimbledon.
Fourth
Open players and supporters: back for more this year.
Capitol
TV interviews Boonrawd’s Khun Santi at the Santiburi Resort last year.
Within recent memory a visit to Koh Samui was somewhat of
a marathon: overland to Surat Thani, then a tedious boat trip of some 10
hours to find the island which, in those days, consisted of coconut trees,
beaches, farming and fishing.
It was as though the “cargo cult” was transmitted
from Melanesia to Samui in the 1990s, when the big Bangkok Airways birds
started landing, disgorging hordes of tourists and their goodies.
Now, there are annual events in place which, with the
support of the public and private sectors on the island - particularly the
Tourism Authority of Thailand - are placing Samui clearly in the spotlight
of world focus. Last month’s highly-successful Second Koh Samui
International Regatta sent images of the beautiful island and the exciting
event to the world’s press and media outlets.
At the middle of this month, Samui’s own extravaganza
will be held over three days: the much-touted First Samui Carnival which,
according to the organizers, will label Samui as the “Rio of the East” -
but, with a Thai ambience. It is anticipated that this, too, will become an
annual event.
An
overhead smash can win games: last year’s men’s singles final.
A
telling back-hander.
Closer in, starting this week, will be the
longest-standing event on the calendar: the Koh Samui International Tennis
Open, being played for the fifth time.
The tournament, to be held at the Santiburi Dusit Resort
during the second week of July, surpasses all previous events. “It has
been expanded this time,” said organizer Horst Hornung, owner of the
“Samui Journal and Real Estate Magazine/Prime Star”, a principal
sponsor. “This year we have added a women’s division, with a 16-draw,
best of three sets and expanded the men’s singles draw to 64 and doubles
to a 32-draw, best of three sets for both.” Furthermore, Horst added,
“we have reached a record amount of 100,000 baht in prize money, with
special categories for consolation prizes in both the men’s and ladies’
divisions.”
The competition is staged by the Lawn Tennis Association
of Thailand (LTAT), under the Patronage of His Majesty the King. Chairman of
the event is Col Yudthana Sirisuka, deputy secretary general of LTAT and
tournament director is Nutthasak Laekhakul, also of LTAT. The official ball
is the Wilson US Open.
As in the yachting and the Carnival, almost the whole island supports the
tennis and, certainly, as for these two, there will be excellent press and
media coverage from Bangkok Post, Pattaya Blatt, Pattaya Mail, Chiang Mai
Mail, Thai Rath, Thailand Timeout, Big Chilli and, of course, the Samui
Journal and Real Estate Magazine. Television coverage will include Channel
Nine, Monday Sport, Capitol TV and Pattaya Mail Plus.
Big Bob walks over the field
PSC Three Sisters Golf
Monday the 30th of June brought out 20 plus golfers to
Siam for the Three Sisters competition. Winning the day to have his name
engraved as the “End of The Month Winner” for the second time was Bob
Moberg. Big Bob, coming off treatments for prostate cancer, walked over the
field with 40 points taking honors for the day. We all hope that he has also
beaten his problem with the big “C”. Bob’s driver was working well and
putts were dropping for a change.
Gerry Carpenter playing in the same group as Bob tied
with Paul Kraft for the second spot. Both golfers came in with 37 points,
three back of the leader. Carl Baumann, who has been playing well lately,
was just a stroke further back at 36.
Holding the bag this week was Jim Tully. Jim again
struggled with his game as his driver and putter let him down. Coming in
with 18 points, Jim had no competitors for the bottom spot. Paul Kinner, who
was on top of the heap a few weeks ago, slid down to give Tully a scare with
20 points.
Winner Bob Moberg (right) and
bag-holder Jim Tully (left).
Australia nearly rules
IPGC TAGGS Golf from The Haven
With dreams of world domination in the realms of Rugby
Union, Tennis, Professional Golf and Tiddlywinks fading fast, many
Australian eyes are now focusing towards Pattaya and the exploits of the
fast becoming household names of Trevor Schirmer and B.J Smith. Prior to
their arrival in the Land of Smiles, they were both well known in the state
of New South Wales for other activities, B.J. as a champion state tennis
player and Trevor as a sheep handler. But now they are carving out new
legends for themselves as protagonists extraordinaire on the local golf
scene. This week’s competitions proved to be no exception, as they again
both figured in the prizes in all the events of the week, with Trevor just
getting the better of B.J. and closing the gap between their handicaps to a
mere 0.3 difference.
Monday June 30
Noble Place
Stableford
1st: Trevor Schirmer, 39 points
2nd: Yvette Leaper, 37
3rd: Peter Emslie, 36
4th: B.J. Smith, 35 cb9 17
5th: Pete Murray, 35 cb9 14
Playing the now only true Peter Thompson designed course
in the area for the first time for a some while, the competitors found
little had changed to the rule “not to take on the bunkers” as they
continued to extract at least half a shot for every misdirected stroke into
them.
Once again Trevor Schirmer squeezed out an outstanding
round and avoided the traps, to leave the other hopefuls trailing by two
shots. Newcomer Yvette Leaper, who did not realise how difficult the course
was until the final hole where she promptly took a triple and lost the top
spot, headed them.
Peter Emslie continued his recent improved form to slip
into third alone with B.J. and Shaky Pete having to be separated by count
back after Pete’s poor form with the short stick over the back nine
continued to haunt him following an outstanding front half.
Newcomer Fred Wally managed the only two of the day to
sweep the pool.
Prior to the prize giving Richard Livingston, the
resident PGA Professional, welcomed new members Yvette Leaper, John Leaper,
Fred Wally, Scott Jaconetty and Pafi Nunyakpe. He also welcomed back Jens
Gunnarsson and Tom McCarthy.
Wednesday
2nd July
Khao Kheow
Stroke Play
1st: Jimmy Little, 69 cb9 32.5
2nd: Trevor Schirmer, 69 cb9 33.5
3rd: Richard Garland, 69 cb9 35
4th: Pete Murray, 69 cb9 36
5th: B.J. Smith, 71 cb9 34
6th: Phil Groves, 71 cb9 34.5
Not to be outdone by his more illustrious playing
partners of the week, Trevor and B.J., Little Jimmee overcame the previous
week’s traumas which had found him baling out a metre of flood water from
his beautiful home, which was unfortunately set at the bottom of a once
charming valley, carrying all his furniture down to Jomtien Beach to dry out
and the subsequent upheaval of moving wife, dog, furniture and golf clubs to
a new abode, to take the day’s spoils from a closely contested count back
involving four players.
Inevitably Trevor again figured in the chasing group as
he recorded a back nine that would normally have been good enough to ensure
victory, but this on this occasion he had to give best to the long and
straight hitting of Jimmee.
Richard Garland, now fully recovered from his recent
arduous flight, almost around the world, to count his ever increasing pile
of cash, just managed to edge out his playing partner, Shaky Pete but still
managed to lose the side bet to the old fox. For the second time in the week
B.J. had to take second best but was still able to slide onto the podium
ahead of Sumo Phil by half a shot.
The twos were shared between Jimmy Little, Harry Riley
and B.J.
Back at The Haven Richard welcomed back Graham Davis and
Roland Piechoki, both of whom declared lower handicaps from their home clubs
in Scotland and France respectively. He also welcomed back Harry Riley,
Steve Nowell and Norman Robinson.
Julian’s two out of three ain’t bad
IPGC Golf From Lewiinski’s
Sunday
June 29
Green Valley
White Tees
Stableford
1st Place A Flight, Julian Clarke, 40 points
2nd Place A Flight, Joe Mooneyham, 40 points
3rd Place A Flight, Mark Wood, 39 points
1st Place B Flight, George Jackson, 41 points
2nd Place B Flight, Pete Stonebridge, 39 points
3rd Place B Flight, Colin Davis, 37 points
Julian led three 70’s-shooting placeholders onto the A
Flight rostrum. There are not many plaudits left to bestow on Mr. Clarke as
he shot 75 for 40 points. It should be noted that Joe Mooneyham matched the
point output, but fell to a back nine count back. As a point of interest
both Messrs. Clarke and Mooneyham were 1-2 last week at Green Valley despite
the intervening release of handicaps.
Mark Wood, freshly in from Scotland, shot a pleasing to
the eye 76 for 39 points and third place in A Flight. The only other player
in the 70’s was local teaching pro Ian Ashenden who shot 75 but was left
far down the list given his miserly scratch handicap.
The man of the match was George “One-ball” Jackson
who dazzled the entire field with his 41 points. Those “in the know” are
well aware that George’s moniker is the result of groupings, not gropings.
Pete Stonebridge continued his recent fine form, on limited play, with a
second place in B Flight 39 points. The Donkey edged his rival publican,
Larry Nicholas, on count back for third.
As an aside, the lads and lasses bid a fond adieu to
Kevin Moraghan as he departed for Korea to begin his career in the private
sector.
Tuesday
July 1
Laem Chabang
A & B
Yellow Tees
Stroke/Medal
1st Place A Flight, Pete Murray, net 67
2nd Place A Flight, John Hillier, net 68
3rd Place A Flight, Rick Sharp, net 70
1st Place B Flight, Nigel Cannon, net 70
2nd Place B Flight, Mo Lamki, net 71
3rd Place B Flight, Jim Munns, net 72
Pete Murray cited “never leaving myself a short putt”
as the reason he was able to leave the field behind and stand atop the A
Flight podium. He needed every trick in his well worn, but extensive, book
of golf tricks to edge the silent assassin, John Hiller, net 67 to net 68.
Rick Sharp’s gross 80, net 70 was as unassuming as The Hermit would want.
He drew no attention but drug a little baht back to the cave.
Nigel Cannon, buoyed by the Lewiinski’s Wall of Fame
recognition of his December dodo at Century Banchang, showed he wasn’t a
one-shot wonder by putting together a best in B Flight net 70. Mo Lamki
ascended the podium for the first time at Lewiinski’s and the roar of
approval was nigh deafening as all agreed that it couldn’t have happened
to a nicer guy. Jim Munns, fresh from a brief hiatus to Vietnam, shook the
dust of his golf game to round out B Flight.
Wednesday
July 2
Bangpra
White Tees
Stroke/Medal
1st Place A Flight, Julian Clarke, net 70
2nd Place A Flight, Eddie Blackwell, net 71
1st Place B Flight, Vic Hester, net 66
2nd Place B Flight, Kevin Bowman, net 70
As I recall, in the song Meatloaf was not referring to
golf when he wrote the title words of this week’s submittal, but then he
was not as good a golfer as Julian Clarke. Julian’s second gross 75, net
70 of the week barely edged resurgent Eddie Blackwell for the top spot in A
Flight. Vic Hester, who has been a lovely addition to course and pub alike,
was the man of the day as he took his first victory in resounding fashion
shooting gross 84, net 66. Irishman Kevin Bowman, who has rededicated
himself to the game, given a short hiatus from work and his establishment of
Pattaya residence, showed the form that will place him back on the trial of
handicap reduction by shooting a net 70 for the runner-up slot in B Flight.
A stylish return for Mr. Loy
IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at the Bunker
The hat had been dusted, the shirt pressed, the
spectacles cleaned and the caddy was booked. Finally, after a month of
inactivity, Mr. Loy was ready to lead the Bunker Boys again in their weekly
medal tournament on Tuesday, 1st July. The destination was the immaculate
setting at Green Valley and even the heavy rain which slowed their journey
failed to dampen their enthusiasm.
Thankfully the downpour had stopped by the time Len Jones
led the field off from the first tee and the course had dried out well when
Mr. Loy drove to lead the last group.
The higher handicappers in division two found the going
tough but the powerful German, Gerhardt Schulze, used his long drives to
good effect to card a winning score of net 73, with David Johnson closely
following on net 75. Three were tied for third place on net 77, the
evergreen pair of Ed Trayling and George Redgewell and the relatively young
Mick Ramshaw.
Division one was the place for drama as, first, Hๅkan
Widestedt posted a clubhouse lead of 74, only to be usurped by Terry
Phur’s net 73. But the winning cards were held by the last group, and Mr.
Loy in particular, and his net 70 was to be the only sub-par round of the
day.
Ed Trayling fired the day’s only birdie two to scoop
the Bunker Super Sawng award and poor Mick Ramshaw’s claim that a drop in
a bunker was in favour of the shorter players, because the ball would not
plug, was destined for a place in the Bunker’s long list of amazing
gaffes. It also gave him the Bunker Banana Booby for the first time.
Goodwin ‘s good win
On Thursday, 3rd July, a large group of eager Bunker Boys
set out for the charming, little frequented course at Century Chonburi.
Forgetting for a moment the cramped and limited facilities of the clubhouse,
the course at Chonburi is a treat to play and it was in fine condition when
the two divisions set out on their competition.
Division two saw a struggle to amass points but Duncan
McGee managed to put together a reasonable score of 33 points, holding
Gerhardt Schulze (31), Dickie Barbe and Frank Sinclair (30) at bay to win
the group.
In division one scores were better with John King and Bob
Morrison scoring 34 points to share the runners-up places. The stage was set
for the day’s only sub-par round and it was the big-hitting Stan Goodwin
who held the honours with a fine 38 points.
There was a galaxy of birdie two’s and the Bunker Super
Sawng award was shared by Jim Payne, Bob Morrison and Saranya Chaiyanont
whilst the hapless Colin Wilkes could only look on meekly, having performed
the feat for the second time in as many weeks, but opted not to participate
in the fun. He did not leave the Bunker empty handed though as he took
charge of the Bunker Banana Booby for his indiscretion.
PH3 Run 1008
Strange stuff, vintage port. Why pay serious money for
something that hurts you? Relative hangovers are the topic of the day as Big
Nosed B negotiates the back route to Phoenix with his usual driving aplomb
and disregard for human or animal life. His hangover, he maintains, is of
the post-nuclear variety, while mine is no worse than your average divorce.
Anyway, it’s a moment of port-fuelled madness which makes me volunteer to
help Dr Pinky with the late sign-ups in Blowfly’s ample absence. This is a
mistake. Never adopt a high profile with a hangover. Nemesis in the shape of
General ‘My name’s Billy and I’m an alcoholic’ Kidney Wiper will
hunt you out and make you scribe for the day. Good to see The General back
in control, even if the Gaelic further impedes the befuddled scribe’s job.
New shoe down-downs (we’ll miss you Hammer), and it’s over to hares
C.Face and DLID.
It’s a great run, despite the odd twinge of gout. Mixed
terrain, minimal tapioca, just enough eucalyptus, and clever checks. Not
clever enough for Sir Airhead whom we pass at least six times in the first
20 minutes, but too clever for the FRBs who at one point are spread across a
pineapple field like nuts & bolts in a Morris Minor workshop manual.
Shuffling around as per usual in loose contact with
Poncho, Spaghetti Head, WKW, Yao Yao and other former athletes, we briefly
find ourselves in the rarefied air of the front of the pack before normal
order is restored, and it’s up and over on-in to Pattaya’s version of
Interlagos. Spots of rain before the circle, so it’s on with the (tasteful
lime-green) full body condom, since Hash Technology has not yet developed
waterproof paper. Ewok of course draws 7537 and 7539, so I fail to win
Singapore’s Indonesian shorts (mine is 7538). Free Willy wins as usual.
Hash Police Terminal Four and Spaghetti Head keep the ink flowing courtesy
of Carlsberg Brewery while General Kidney Wiper gets into his full poetic
swing, sounding like a renegade from the Serious Robbie Burns Unit.
Ewok on ice for backchat and coconuts (I’m sure
that’s what he says), followed by the Hares for a universally-acclaimed
good run. Returners are dealt with, then virgins including so help me a
Belgian called Hertz Van Rental or something (I need an interpreter Billy)!
Airhead performs his usual buttock-flop with pike & tuck, and Uncle
Pervy, DLID, and Spunk Bubble are on ice as well, along with Charlie Manson
in his smart Bush Trousers for taking posthumous calls from Hammer.
Time for a bit of religion. Unable to victimize the
Hares, Sir Airhead picks on Icy Davidson for abandoning him to the local
fuzz. Then it’s Sir Chicken F, John Smith the Elephant S and Old Speckled
Hen for the christening of Chicklets 1 & 2. The General sorts out
Quarter Pounder with Cheese, victim of Pattaya’s rising crime wave, but
nonetheless rejected by katoeys. Later on it’s Lateron from Angeles City
(spit, aaargh!) and leaver Absolutely No Idea. Chicken gives the GM a seat,
plus the Malibu’s part-time curtain-pullers (I am not making this up) C.
Face and Dr. Pinky.
Velcro shows off his amulets and bank balance, then
it’s the Yogi Bear song reworked for VV and Belgian friends. Baby’s Arm
remains Hash Trash, and Terminal Four’s on ice for ‘silently ringing the
bell’ at The Old Speckled Hen. I’m losing the plot here in my green
tent. Turns out it’s not actually raining, just some well-aimed squirts of
Carlsberg from Spag Head. Why is Miserable on ice? Nobody knows. Apple’s
new Turnover, Sin from Sin City becomes Golden Delicious, then it’s back
to General Kidney Wiper to celebrate the 50-times Hares (10 from DILD and a
stunning 40 from C. Face - that’s ten thousand baht you screams Dr Pinky
arithmetically), plus 800 runs between SS (200) and Sir Chicken F (600).
General Kidney Wiper somewhat reluctantly winds up with
the Hash Hymn. Run fees go up next week, but don’t take it out on your
bound-to-be hungover Hares Big Nosed B and Ringworm. Then back to the
Classroom for happy hour and nosh, thanks.
On-On Ringworm
Pattaya Lawn Bowls
Friday Summer League
Pattaya Pool League
The Square Ring
Howie Reed
A belated Happy Birthday to Her Royal Highness Princess
Chulabhorn the youngest child of Their Majesties King Bhumibol Adulyadej and
Queen Sirikit of Thailand. HRH Princess Chulabhorn has two daughters, Their
Royal Highnesses Princess Siribhachudhabhorn and Princess Adityadornkitikhun.
Her Royal Highness shares a July 4th birthday with the United States of
America.
Anyone that wonders if there is a legitimate European
boxing star out there look no farther than Welshman Joe Calzaghe. He stayed
undefeated at 36-0 after being given a 2nd TKO over Yank Byron Mitchell. For
the first time in his career Calzaghe got decked but got up to return the
favor just a short time later. In a display of “ignorance” referee Dave
Paris stopped the fight on a “push into the ropes” by Calzaghe. Not only
wasn’t a punch landed but the in over his head Mr. Paris never looked at
Mitchell. As expected a member of the British Board of Boxing Control came
forward with the usual “BS”. In England, referees are not allowed to
speak to the press after a fight. May be the “can’t walk and chew gum
deal” which Paris is qualified for. Next up for Calzaghe maybe WBA/IBF
champ Sven Ottke or how about Bernard Hopkins?
Could happen. “I have got no problems taking the fight
against Hopkins in America,” said Calzaghe in a statement. “He can have
it anywhere and anytime. I would even fight him in his front room in
Philadelphia if it meant getting the fight on ... Hopkins, you’ve pulled
out of enough fights this year, don’t find an excuse to let our fight slip
away. I have taken up your challenge to face you in America now honor your
words. I respect you as a boxer and I know deep down, like myself, you are a
fighting man. Let’s do this and give the fans the fight that they want to
see.” Talk is cheap. Calzaghe’s promoter Frank Warren and Hopkins’
promoter Don King will see that the money flows.
Hope that Land of Smiles gets what could be the fight of
the year on Sunday. With all the Latin fighters around today rather than
just lay the name out there let me “splain”. Richardo Mayorga (25-3) is
the guy who KO’d undefeated Andrew “Six Heads” Lewis for the WBA
title, then KO’d undefeated Vernon Forrest for the WBC crown. It was
Vernon who KO’d and then got a UD over Shane Mosley. Mayorga, although a
tad loco (crazy as a bed bug), is one of the most exciting fighters to come
down the pike, should you have a pike, in many moons. DeMarcus Corley
(28-1-1) vs. Zab Judah (28-1) for the WBO Jr. Welterweight belt should also
be a winner. A win by Corley would maybe slap a little humility Judah.
Patrick, the Flying Frog, besides being a pretty good
fight prognosticator and ex boxer is also a boxing promoter. I know as a
slowing rising boxing announcer, I worked his first charity show almost two
years ago. It’s been a little long between gigs, almost two years.
Patrick’s’ second charity show for the Camillian Center for HIV/Aids
patients in Rayong is coming up July 26th. This time the venue will be the
Regent Marina Hotel, Beach Road (Soi 0). The evening festivities will
include 5 boxing contests (3 Muay Thai and 2 international), a dinner,
pretty girls, entertainment and libations. Gotta have them libations. The
dinner boxing gala has two tiered pricing. 1250 baht includes dinner and 700
doesn’t. There is also sponsorship available. For only 4,000 baht a
sponsor gets a ringside seat, mention in all advertising, and a banner in
the venue. For tickets or sponsorship call Patrick at 720-300 or by mobile
687-2410. How about that?
For the 9th time WBA #11 Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym (13-0,
10 KOs) defended his 118 lb PABA bantam title. This time he won a UD
(120-108, 120-108, 119-109) over undermanned Filipino Boy Guevarra. Former
WBA fly king, current WBA#2 superfly Sornpichai Kratingdaenggym (29-2-1,
19KOs) easily destroyed Kongdej Sithtradtrakarn at 1:21 of round two. How
comes the losing fighters don’t have printed records? Not a pretty sight.
In yet another segment of “There’s no place like
home”, Thongcharoen Mahasapcondo (9-9, 1 KO) traveled to Korea to act as a
tune up for Injin Chi (27-2) as he gets ready for his 126 eliminator against
Michael Brodie. “Injin Chi floored Thailander Thongcharoen Mahasapcondo in
the first, third and fourth to embalm him at 2:00 of the 4th round on.”
That Joe Koizumi does have a way with words. “He embalmed him.” How
about them apples?
Fitness Tips: Heart rates higher in land aerobics than aqua aerobics
This will come as no surprise to people that have
actually done both forms of exercise, but it’s a nice illustration of the
actual differences of stress levels on the heart. Thus showing that new
participants, untrained people and others in higher risk factor groups may
well benefit from commencing exercise programs in the water to develop a
strong base foundation of fitness before even considering land based
exercise.
A recent study reported in the Journal of Exercise
Physiology shows that although the rate of perceived exertion (RPE - which
is a scale of the individual’s idea of how hard they think and feel they
are working) for a given routine was similar for both land and water
aerobics, heart rate was higher during land-based exercise.
The study involved a group of seven older women who
performed the same aerobic exercise routine on land as in the water at a
self-selected intensity level. The routine was performed twice for a total
of 24 minutes and consisted three minutes above the shoulder arm exercise,
three minutes of leg exercise, three minutes below the shoulder arm
exercise, and three minutes of total body exercise. At a similar RPE, heart
rates were significantly higher on all land exercises.
When prescribing exercise intensity the environment must
be taken into account. Prescribing intensity levels based on land heart
rates would not be advisable for water exercise as the participant would
have to work at a very high intensity, potentially causing undue risk and
strain. RPE is a consistent indicator of intensity and is preferable to HR
in different settings.
Ready-to-eat bags of salad missing vital goodness
Salads bought in pre-washed packs are missing vital
nutrients, according to researchers at Cornell University in the US. They
claim that the modified atmosphere packaging process damages vitamin C and
antioxidants in lettuce leaves. The pre-washed, pre-packaged bags of salad
still contain fibre and phytonutrients, as well as vitamin K and are
convenient for busy people. They are still better than no salads at all, but
they are less healthy than fresh salad.
So before you dismiss the pre-packaged salad idea,
remember that slightly nutrient depleted pre-packaged salad is going to be
first on the nutrient scale, daylight will be second and third will be that
other fast food option. Go with the salad, it might not be fantastic but
it’s still good for you.
Carpe Diem
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