Women’s tennis finals this weekend

The 2009 PTT Pattaya Women’s Open, currently taking place at the Dusit Thani Resort, heads towards an exciting climax this weekend with both the finals of the doubles and singles competitions taking place on Sunday.
Tennis fans hoping to catch a glimpse of some of the games biggest stars can still purchase tickets for any of the final three days by either going to the ticket booth located adjacent to the main grandstand from 11.00 daily until the end of play, or by logging on to www.pentangle promotions.com.
The quarter finals will be played on Friday, the semi-finals on Saturday and the finals on Sunday. Tickets are priced at 300, 500, 800 and 1,000 baht for all three days. Don’t miss the chance to witness this one of a kind event in Pattaya.

A race for the adventurous

The 4th North Face River Kwai Trophy adventure race
takes place on February 28.

CMM reporters
Adventure racing in Asia, growing more popular every year, is set to receive a boost with the 4th edition of the North Face River Kwai trophy event, which takes place amidst the stunning natural scenery of Kanchanaburi province later this month. 150 national and international teams are expected to take part in the event, which is being sponsored by North Face, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Outdoor Unlimited.
Adventure racing is becoming highly popular in Thailand itself, with 40% of the number of competitors being residents of the kingdom, up from 15% two years ago.
The North Face River Kwai trophy race will involve teams of 2 competing over 4 disciplines; running, cycling, kayaking and swimming, with the participants traversing the jungle, kayaking and swimming in the River Kwai (wearing life jackets, just in case!), and mystery tests will be added to spice up the proceedings.
There will be 5 separate race categories including Men, Women, Mixed, Masters Men (over 80 years combined) and Seniors Men (over 100 years combined).
The province of Kanchanaburi itself is perfect for this kind of activity, with lakes, forests, mountains, caves, natural beauty and a strong sense of history. The contest will take place on February 28 at the Sayoke Resort and Spa.
Special rates for Thai teams are offered and a free shuttle bus will be available from Bangkok to the venue and back.
More information about the race can be found at www.riverkwaitrophy.com or call the event organisers at 02 718 9581-2.

Pattaya United qualify for Queen’s Cup play-offs

Pattaya United line up before a group match
at this year’s Queen’s Cup tournament.

PM Reporters
Pattaya United scored a resounding 5-1 victory over the Royal Thai Air force last Sunday to secure a place in the latter stages of this year’s Queen’s Cup football tournament. This followed on from a 2-1 victory over Port of Thailand and a goalless draw with BEC Tero Sasana to see them head their group on 7 points.
Twenty teams took part in the preliminary stages of the competition over the period 1-8 of February with just the top two teams from each group progressing to the play-offs. The final round of matches will be played in Sriracha beginning this Friday and lasting all next week.
Pattaya United’s first match is against the Royal Thai Army this coming Saturday with the kick-off at 6:30 p.m. They will then take on Samut Songkhram FC on Monday and play a final qualifying game on Wednesday against Hallelujah FC. The semi-finals will take place on Friday, with the final being held on Sunday, February 22.
The winners of this year’s Queen’s Cup will receive 300,000 baht in prize money while the runners-up will take home half that amount.

Thailand scoops the pool at Asia-Pacific sailing championships

Peter Cummins
Perhaps the headline should read, “scoops the sea”, as the Kingdom’s boys and girls, with brilliant sailing and strong finishes on the last day of the ASEAN Optimist and the Byte CII Asia-Pacific Championships, took out the top places.

The young Thai sailors hoist the ASEAN Challenge Cup after a dominating display at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club last week. (Photo/Malee Whitcraft)
In the two regattas, raced concurrently off the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in South Pattaya from January 31 until February 7, their world-class performance has placed Thailand into the top echelons of yacht racing world-wide and bodes well for the future of the sport in both the Kingdom and the region.
In fact, it was a Thai “whitewash” of the total event, with Thai team #1 also winning the team racing competition with a perfect zero score (6-0).
It was basically perfect weather during the week-long regatta. On-shore westerlies, with northern and southern shifts, a moderate (av. 8-knots) wind and a slight sea, gave the 86 young sailors, from seven Asia-Pacific countries, all they could hope for in one of the world’s best sailing areas – the Gulf of Thailand.
With superb race management, the committee was able to conduct three races a day for the first three days and then two per day thereafter. It was hard to tell who was more tired at the end of the gruelling hours on the sea - the race committee or the youngsters. Of course, the young people won the day!
It was the daunting Thai sub-teen girls, Noppakao Poonpat and Jittiwa Thanawitwilat, first and third respectively in the ASEAN Optimist regatta, with exactly the same pattern in the Byte Division, except it was Thai boys this time: Byte world champion Keerati Bualong, and Natthawut Paenyaem were first and third respectively.
Taking the Opti class first; Malaysia’s Ahmad Syukri Abdul Aziz was second in class, with the first Singaporean (and girl) Kimberly Lim in sixth place. Eri Fukasawa was Japan’s first in 12th place, Myanmar’s first sailor, Thiri Ye Win, came in 22nd place and little Sri Lankan lady Dani-Elle Svendson, was first for her country in 42nd place overall.
In the Byte CII class, Singapore’s Terence Choo, after a valiant tussle with the Thai boys finished second, with a cluster of Singaporeans filling fourth to seventh places. Indonesia’s finest, Boby M H Sanjaya, was 22nd overall and Myanmar’s best (and first lady) was Khin Nyo Lynn in 24th place.
It was so refreshing to see all these young people, their managers and their supporters, smiling, competing and enjoying life, after the gloom and doom surrounding the big world outside.
Flag Commodore of the host club, the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, Kevin Whitcraft presided over the most impressive closing ceremony, in the glow of a glorious Pattaya sunset.
“The Royal Thai Navy, the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand and our own Royal Varuna Yacht Club, of which His Majesty the King is our Royal Patron, have been delighted to welcome 53 young people from six regional countries, to join our own 33-strong Thai team, in a week of superb sailing, fun and camaraderie,” said Kevin.
“I know that the teams from Myanmar, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka have enjoyed our own people, our hospitality and our culture,” he added.
The generous sponsors who supported this regatta; Oskabatt, B-ing, Speedo, Suniture, Coca Cola and Nam Thip, were joined by the paramedics of the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, who were constantly alert and ready to administer to any mishap. Their very presence instilled confidence in the boys and girls competing – and, perhaps to some of the older folks rocking out there on the bay, on the committee vessels, the rescue craft and the jury boat.

Fierce competition in the Byte CII class. (Photo/Malee Whitcraft)
Kevin also acknowledged the Royal Varuna manager and staff and the many volunteers, out there on the water for long hours.
“Officers from the Royal Thai Navy and our own club have conducted a fine regatta, worthy of the high international standards demanded of such an event, while simultaneously ensuring the safety and well-being of all, especially our visitors,” Kevin added.
And it was not all sailing either, under the tutelage of Malee Whitcraft, an army of young people were early to rise and run to the top of the adjoining Buddha Hill, overlooking Pattaya, each day to pay respects to Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartiwongse (1880-1923) whose statue adorns the Royal Thai Navy station. The Prince is recognized as the “Father of the Royal Thai Navy.”
No doubt, the Prince would have been pleased to know that the Thai sailors, down below, were the masters of the Gulf.
And the Royal Varuna Yacht Club now prepares for the next big international event. Sandwiched in between a very vigorous club racing schedule are the Laser 4.7 Pre-World Championships, with upward of 100 competitors. This, however, will be a mere “curtain-raiser” to the really BIG one next year: the Laser 4.7 World Championships, also to be held at Varuna.
Thus, the sun set (literally) on a superb week of sailing, fun and camaraderie among Asia’s neighbours, and Thailand goes up a notch on all counts.

The Optis round a marker buoy and head for home. (Photo/Malee Whitcraft)

The Optimist fleet lined up and ready for the off. (Photo/Malee Whitcraft)

Bruneau makes successful return to St. Andrews

Jomtien Golf with the IPGC

Monday, February 2, Crystal Bay – Stableford
With the economic problems here at the moment, and a reduction in green fees at this course for the IPGC, we will all be supporting this venue and Mountain Shadow over the coming months.

Billie Sampson and Srithong Tann enjoy Olaf’s birthday party at Siam Cats.

There were ten groups out today in our normal two-divisional stableford competition, with four prizes in each division up for grabs. The A and B Nines were selected and these two courses were enjoyed by everyone.
In the second division Rudi Schaefer pipped Harry Cowling for fourth place on a back nine count back of 16/14 after they both finished with 31 points. In third, one point better, was Jimmy Johnson, and in second place came Gordon Everingham who just missed out on the top spot after losing a 16/14 count back to Roger Ribbins after they both finished with 33 points.
Mam Morel’s ever-improving game was good enough to claim division 1 honours with 40 points - there is talk in the bar that she should give her other half a few lessons. Timo Ahvenainen came in second place with 37 points, newly returned Bryan Rought was third with 35 and in fourth was Peter Seward with 34.
In the 2’s in Division 1 there was a rollover from Eastern Star and Srithong Tann’s smile said it all as she birdied the 4th on the B course to scoop the pot. Russell Benson and Fred Duffy shared the spoils in Division 2 after the both birdied the 8th on the A course.
Near pin prizes went to (Div 1) Timo Ahvenainen, Tony Duthie, Kari Kuprainen and Mathew Swire; and (Div 2) Russell Benson, Jim Connelly, Bernd Floethner and Roger Ribbins.
It was all back to Siam Cats for the presentation at 6 p.m. followed by a free buffet and live band which was provided by Faa and Olaf as it was his birthday. Many thanks for this from all of us. The food was supplied by Simple Simons (a couple of doors down) and was as good as ever.
The golfers all contributed towards Olaf’s present, a gourmet 4-course champagne dinner at Manhattans for both of them on St. Valentines night with a complimentary limousine pick up included. There were some bad heads the next day (or so I was informed.)
Wednesday, February 4,St. Andrews – Stableford
After last week’s successful IPGC tournament, there were many asking to play this course again. It is not normally on Jomtien Golf’s schedule because of the cost, but with negotiated green fees we managed to take 32 players here today.
An amazing 40 points won Division 1 for Jean Bruneau, with Barry Winton coming in second two points behind and Harry Riley finishing third with 35. ‘Count back’ Burnie Sinclair’s 35 points garnered him Division 2’s top honours with Fred Duffy in second place one point behind and John Harvey third with 31.
There were no rollovers in either division in the 2’s competition, much to the disappointment of the four players in Division 1 who shared the pot; Barry Winton on the 5th and 17th, Kari K on the 17th and Raivo Velsberg on the same hole. Jukka Sorvali recorded the only ‘2’ in the second division on the 5th hole.
Near pin prizes went to (Div 1) Timo Ahvenainen, Arthur Hancock, Peter Pedder and Barry Winton; and (Div 2) Russell Benson, Journi and Jukka.
There were many comments afterwards as to the similarity of this course to Black Mountain in Hua Hin, where this year we will play our annual ‘Golden Elephant’ tour, a four-course stableford competition, commencing on May 11. Details and costs will be up in the bar in the next few weeks.
Friday, February 6, Eastern Star – Stableford
Four late cancellations and seven additions the night before made it a slightly chaotic line up for the 12 groups out this morning, but as everyone now knows, if you register after the tee planning the previous evening you will be at the back of the field.
In the stableford competition 41 points was the winning score in both divisions. Harry Riley took Division 1 ahead of Paddy Wilson in second on 38, Arthur Hancock third on 34, and Timo Ahvenainen fourth on 31. Timo beat Ya Riley on a 15/13 back nine count back.
No mention of luck of the Irish, Cully Monks won Division 2 by five points from Tom Breslin in second, Miss Oam came next on 35, and Terry Cowell beat the old man on a 19/18 count back after they both finished with 34 points for fourth. Not surprising really, after 10 days of freedom before the other half returns.
Fond farewells were said to Barry Stirling and wife who will be back in late spring, and also to Georges Faber, two months back in the cold Luxemburg climate before a return here in April.

City gain revenge for earlier upset

MBMG International League 2008/09

Paul Frain
Pattaya City played the British Club last weekend in what was essentially a top v bottom encounter: The Bangkok team were lying third bottom of the league while Pattaya were top, courtesy of the Londoner beating previous leaders Cosmos 1-0.
City went into this match looking for revenge after having been on the wrong end of a 2-1 upset earlier in the season, and they began the game in threatening fashion but British Club’s defence held firm.
The first real attack was by the British Club right winger who beat five City players before shooting wide with the goal at his mercy. It was a golden opportunity missed and a big let off for City. Soon after, another British Club attack led to a shot just scraping the top of the Pattaya City crossbar.
These early scares seemed to joint City into action and after putting some pressure on the British Club defence, they luckily took the lead when their opponents failed to clear their area and the ball dropped fortuitously to City’s Alastair Paterson who beat the last defender before slotting it home to make it 1-0.
The goal spurred City on and soon after Carlos Old had a shot brilliantly headed off the line to stop a certain goal. The British Club counter attacked and forced City’s keeper into making a superb save diving to his right to stop a goal bound effort.
Just as half-time was approaching, Pattaya managed to double their lead when Alastair Peterson played a delicate chip over the British Club defence straight to City’s full back Wuttichai Lerkeatjarus, who chested the ball home for his first goal of the season.
In the second half City looked for a quick goal to kill the game off and they nearly managed it when a shot from the Pattaya full back was brilliantly tipped onto the bar and over by the opposition keeper.
The British Club responded in fine style and played most of the second period camped n City’s half of the field, but City’s keeper Anuruk Ananthakul and the defence stood firm and the Bangkok outfit were unable to find a way back into the match.
The final whistle sounded with City having secured another vital three points and maintained their position at the top of the league.
City’s next match is on Saturday February 14 against Woodstock in Bangkok with kick off at 4 p.m.

Bruce blows into February with a forty-two

Golf from the Travellers Rest

Barry Hooper
Monday, February 2, St Andrews – Stableford
Div 1
1st Bruce Kusyk (14) 42pts
2nd Ray Allison (11) 40pts
3rd Brendan Moore (13) 38pts
4th Liam Horgan (13) 38pts
Div 2
1st Paul Mades (18) 38pts
2nd Mark Reuben (18) 32pts
3rd David Exley (18) 32pts
4th Saen O’Brian (17) 28pts
For the first outing of the month we went to St Andrews on February 2. They are offering deals these days at this course that are not to be missed and it guaranteed a good turnout on the day.

Saturday’s winners: Peter Morris, Steve Carlton and Larry Simpson with Mrs. Simpson.

Bruce Kusyk (a new name to me I must admit) blew the opposition away with a great forty-two pointer and a clear two up on Ray Allison. What a great score on this difficult course. The battle for third place in the A division saw a count back fight between Brendan Moore and Liam Horgan, both at thirty eight, with Brendan just edging it.
The B Division had Paul Mades heading the list at thirty-eight points, a clear six up on second man Mark Reuben who edged it on count back over David Exley.
There were four 2’s recorded Brendan Moore (2), Liam Horgan and Martin Dunne.
Tuesday, February 3, Bangpra - Stableford
1st Tony Perry (15) 35pts
2nd Donald Pearson (32) 34pts
3rd Seamus Farrell (35) 34pts
4th Ted Senior (16) 34pts
5th Derek Lucas (20) 31pts
Bangpra was the venue on Tuesday and we had another fair turnout. This is a favourite with many players these days and a good test of the game.
Scoring was kept down on the day by various things so no one found themselves having it all their own way. Tony Perry just edged the win with thirty-five and one back in second was Donald Pearson who took it on count back from Seamus Farrell, both at thirty-four. On a low scoring day it was no surprise that there were no 2’s recorded.
Thursday, February 5, Phoenix Ocean & Mountain - Stableford
Div 1
1st Fergus Brennan (10) 37pts
2nd Liam Horgan (12) 37pts
3rd Jimmy Woulfe (13) 36pts
Div 2
1st Neil Allison (19) 38pts
2nd Donald Pearson (32) 36pts
3rd Mark Reuben (18) 35pts
Our regular weekly outing to Phoenix was continued on Thursday and, as always, we found this great course to be in good condition.
The organiser Fergus Brennan, it has to be said, had been having a torrid week but he made up for it this time with a great win in the top division, albeit on count back over Liam Horgan (he did not having much luck on count backs this week) both at thirty seven. Jimmy Woulfe came in third at thirty six after winning another count back tussle over Ito Akitoshi and Richard Wakeling.
Neil Allison headed the second division with thirty-eight points; Donald Pearson came in next for his second runner-up place of the week at thirty-six, and Mark Reuben was third with thirty-five.
There were two 2’s from Laim Horgan and Neil Allison.
Saturday, February 7, Greenwood - Stableford
1st Peter Morris (25) 39pts
2nd Steve Carlton (8) 34pts
3rd Larry Simpson (9) 33pts
4th Brendan Moore (31) 31pts
5th Fergus Brennan (10) 31pts
Saturday was a weekend trip to Greenwood and a long day’s outing ensued as only a late tee off was available. There was one division on the day with five places given.
Coming in fifth place was Fergus Brennan with thirty-one points and he was not on top of his game it has to be said, partly due to having a fall the previous day whilst out walking. He lost out on count back to Brendan Moore for fourth.
Larry Simpson came in third with thirty-three points (he was a little distressed as he thought he had thirty four but there was an error on his card), however he really cheered up when he heard that he had the 2’s all to himself.
Steve Carlton was in second place at thirty-four but the man of the day was Peter Morris who wiped the field with a great thirty-nine pointer to take the day. Well done Peter.

Gardner on the march at Greenwood

PSC golf from P J Pool Bar

The P J Pool Bar golfers line up at Navy: (note Paco near centre in splendiferous purple hoops with shorts to match!)

Neil Duncan
Tuesday, February 3,Greenwood A & C (White tees) – Stableford
A Flight (0-13)
1st David Gardner (8) 40pts
2nd Bob Drumm (11) 36pts
3rd Rusty Archibald (3) 34pts
B Flight (13+)
1st Jim Fortune (25) 35pts
2nd Rob Gandley (18) 29pts
3rd Bev Ewens (27) 27pts
Sixteen is probably the best number for a ball pool and this was the turnout for today. Greenwood is a good golf course in excellent condition and with the facilities to match.
Davis Gardner and Ross Kannar hogged the technical dividends with David getting three near pins. Ross took the other plus the longest first putt on the 18th green. The overall average score for the day was 28.7 points.
Thursday, February 5, Plutaluang N & W (White tees) - Stableford
A Flight (0–16)
1st Dennis Jaycock (16) 36pts
2nd Ken Hole (14) 34pts
3rd Mike Jackson (12) 33pts
B Flight (17+)
1st Graziano Amodeo (19) 28pts
2nd Bill Jones (29) 27pts
3rd Rob Gandley (18) 27pts
Navy still remains my favorite venue because for me there is more to a round of golf than a round of golf. At Navy an abundance of Thailand’s fauna and flora can been seen and enjoyed and the water reservoir and surrounding hills induces a sense of calm in an otherwise rather hectic world.
Near pins in course order went to Dennis Jaycock, David Gardner, Terry Bayley and Rob Gandley. Jimmy Fortune sunk the longest first putt on the 18th green, a ‘swan song’ putt because Jimmy has vowed never to ever play Navy again as a consequence of hitting his ball into a few trees this day. The overall average score was 26.6 points.
Note: Any golfers seeking to play with our group that wish to know about the format please visit P J Pool Bar & Restaurant on Soi Watboonsamphan (Soi Kanoi) or phone Neil on 089 511 0575.

Gene shoots lifetime best

Sports Bag: A Good Photo

Some happy fellows at the Bunker Bar.

Dear Editor,
The picture of Mashi Kaneta, JJ Harney and John McDonald in the sports section of your last week’s edition is the best picture in a newspaper I’ve seen for a long time. So this is what fun city is all about, eh?
A.G. (Toronto, Canada)

All smiles at Lakeside

IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at Rabbi’s Elephant Bar

’Lakeside was the venue for the first February stableford competition with the Pattaya Golf Society on Tuesday, Feb 3. The course was as immaculate as ever and the weather stayed fine with a slight breeze to comfort the walkers.
The field was divided into the usual two flights, this time at 21 and under and scores were destined to be good on the benign course, an ideal pipe-opener for the month.
In the top flight, Len Jones retained his current steady form to post a good 37 points for third place, missing a thirty centimeter putt for a birdie on the eighth which would have given him a share of the win with Rick Holmes and “Banjo” Bannister, whose 38 point scores tied the flight. Rick’s gross of 80 was the best of the day whilst Banjo’s back nine had brought him a remarkable twenty-three points as his game kicked into overdrive.
In the very competitive second flight, Jim Proctor, Tim Lazecki and newbie member Jim Pickering all recorded 38 points to share the runner-up place, but the best points round of the day was recorded by Rod Stevens, recently the victim of a serious road accident, and the powerful Canadian golfer, legs still swathed in bandages, posted 39 points for one of his best rounds.
The 2’s pot was shared by the ubiquitous Chris Voller and Banjo Bannister, both birdies coming on the short par-three fifteenth, whilst Kazu Agune, recently hero at Treasure Hill, descended to zero status and took the Booby Bevy in fine heart.
Golf at Royal Lakeside is always a treat and to find an almost empty course is a bonus indeed.
Big Rob’s Phoenix romp
The Pattaya Golf Society chose Phoenix Mountain and Lakes as the venue for their first monthly merit event on Thursday, Feb 5, and found the course dry with tight lies and slow greens. The two flights were divided at nineteen and under and the difficulty of the course was defined by the poorer than usual stableford scores.
In the second flight Jim Ferris shook off a series of mediocre returns to post a steady 33-point card for third place whilst Harry Cowling and Jack Robertson topped the flight with 35 points each.
In the top flight Peter Ditz and Stuart Thompson ranked equal third with 35 points each and for the latter it was a welcome sign of returning form after months of inactivity with a seriously damaged shoulder. Richard “Banjo” Bannister was second with a level par round whilst Robert Lamond shook Phoenix’s throat with a dazzling round which contained only 21 putts and gave him not only the best gross of the day, 72, but also the best round of the year so far with the popular golf group. Forty-two points for Heaven’s sake, from a six handicapper!
Needless to say Robert’s round included a birdie ‘2’, on the Lakes’ second hole, and he shared the pot with Chris Voller, a habitual 2’s winner, but Chris’ indiscretion in “blobbing” the final par-three won for him the Booby Bevy.
At the end of the day Rob Lamond’s superb display had shown everyone a clean pair of heels at Phoenix.
Happy Jack
at Treasure Hill
The Pattaya Golf Society visited Treasure Hill on Saturday, Feb 7 to playa stableford event on a course currently in excellent condition with good fast greens.
Always a test, the course proved tough to beat in a strong breeze for the single flight and the current form of “Banjo” Bannister held up long enough for him to record thirty points for a share of second place with Kazuo Takimoto, playing his first round of the year with the group and recording the day’s best gross figures of 82. The winner was Canadian Jack Robertson and his score of 31 points was credit to his concentration in the wind.
There were no birdie 2’s, guaranteeing a little extra spice next week and the Booby Bevy went to Chief Frank Baker for a round which started well but tapered off badly as the heavy golf load of his past few weeks began to take its toll.
On days like this at Treasure Hill the golfer has to accept that the golfing gods also take the occasional day off!

‘Bonner Rules’ at Green Valley

IPGC golf from Lewiinski’s

Sunday, February 1, Green Valley - Stable ford
A Flight
1st Jack Spencer (7) 38pts
2nd Ian Halfpenny (11) 37pts
3rd Bob Patterson (7) 37pts
B Flight
1st Jez Lees (15) 40pts
2nd Vic Hestor (12) 40pts
3rd Dave Mather (12) 40pts
C Flight
1st Mark Bonner (18) 41pts
2nd Roland Bangerter (20) 40pts
3rd Amin Ajit (21) 37pts
Near Pins: #2 Yui Bietry, #9 Nick Strasshine, #12 Ian Halfpenny, #16 Pierre Bietry
Baan Jing Jai hidden six: 1st Eddie Beilby, 2nd Michael Andersson
The “Bonner Ruling” is part of Lewiinski’s folklore. For the few that don’t know it, it came about way back in John Emmerson’s days when our title man won a monthly medal with a net 63 off his then 19 handicap. Problem was that he was ‘that new bloke’ without an official IPGC handicap. So when despite a 3 shot cut, he followed it up with a 43-point victory, something had to be done. Hence the “Bonner Ruling” that no one could win the medal on their debut.
Since those heady days, poor Mark has seen his handicap drift from an all time low of 13 back up to close to his original mark. Naturally his bleak years in the wilderness attracted little sympathy from his regular playing partners as they lined their pockets at his expense.
Taking greatest pleasure from all of this was his mate from up north, the Principal. So you can imagine Mark’s delight as he rolled back the years to garner Sunday’s ‘man of the match’ with a magical 41 points and so squeeze his mate out by a point.
So the day belonged to the ‘new bloke’ “Mark “muscles Bonner, who finally came out of his slump to win C Flight and take man of the match plaudits. Roland Bangerter ran Mark close with a super 40 points for second and Amin Ajit took the final place on the podium with 37 after a count back over the club captain Eddie. Peter Ring was a shot further back waiting for any slip ups. Let’s here it for the C Flighters.
Up in B Flight, it was about as tight as can be with three lads all tied on 40 blistering points a piece. As one would imagine, the Principal’s maths won the flight where the longest count back in Lewiinski history shoved Vic Hestor into second and Dave Mather into third.
Jack the Loo Bilko took command of A Flight, winning with an impressive 38 point return. Ian ‘Loose Change’ and Big Bob Patterson were locked together one shot adrift, ‘Loose Change’ getting the count back verdict for second and relegating Bob to third.
Back at Lewiinski’s it was like old times with the three amigos Mark, George and Jez being tempted by the promotion girl into downing the new northern brew. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!
Monday, February 2, Phoenix - Stableford
A Flight
1st Gary Blackburne (6) 38pts
2nd Pat Hanaafin (9) 35pts
3rd Pierre Bietry (15) 35pts
B Flight
1st Peter Henshaw (16) 36pts
2nd Peter Hedenbergh (18) 35pts
3rd Eiko Hayashibara (36) 32pts
Mr. Nice guy Garry Blackburne made the most of his home course to win the day, posting a super 38 points. Pat Hannifin and the Magician needed a count back to separate them for second as each carded 35 points: Pat got the verdict that pushed the Magician into third place.
The President took charge of B Flight with an even par round of 36 points as Peter Hedenbergh took second on 35. Eiko Hayashibara sneaked into third with 32 after a count back over the unlucky Roland Bangeter.
Peter Hedenbergh, Garry Blackburne, Colm Mullen and Ben O’Connor shared the 2’s pot.
Wednesday, February 4, Crystal Bay - Stableford
A Flight
1st Bob Newell (7) 40pts
2nd jack Grinvold (4) 36pts
3rd Gavin Knox (13) 34pts
B Flight
1st John Calvert (17) 37pts
2nd Eddie Beilby (17) 36pts
3rd Jim Bell (20) 35pts
Chairman Mao, played what must be his favourite course, Crystal Bay, and again brought home the bacon, with a super 40 points. Jack “Wacko” Grinvold returned an even par round for second slot and Gavin “the fort” Knox filled out the flight on 34 points after a count back over Colin “the candle in the wind blows out on the back nine” Davis. That’s got to be the longest moniker ever!
John Calvert took B Flight honours on 37 points with Eddie the Capo juts one shot adrift in second, leaving Jim Bell a further shot back in third.
Three of the regulars split the 2’s; Bob Newell, Eddie Beilby and Vic Hester.
Friday, February 6, Khoa Kheow - Stableford
A Flight
1st Kevin Waycott (11) 36pts
2nd Bernie Nolan (12) 34pts
3rd Peter Hynard (12) 33pts
B Flight
1st Gavin Knox (13) 34pts
2nd Don Lehmer (13) 33pts
3rd Colin Oliver (16) 32pts
C Flight
1st Eddie Beilby (17) 35pts
2nd Geoff Kubas (20) 30pts
3rd Sean Murphy (18) 28pts
Khoa Kheow was host to a large contingent of Lewiinski’s golfers and the players had to wait for the ladies Asian tour to finish before they could start. This indicated a low scoring game, as the greens were lightning fast and the pin positions on the greens were very tricky.
No golfer scored below par with A Flight’s Kevin Waycott posting the best card of the day, an even par 36 points. The elegant Bernie Nolan was two shots adrift for second (yes the same lady ‘One-Ball’ asked for her autograph) and Peter Hynard took third with 33.
The inform Gavin Knox scrambled 34 points to take charge of B Flight; Don Lehmer was a shot back in second, which left Colin Oliver to fill the flight.
The captain himself led home C Flight, returning a card of 35 points. Geoff Kubas needed only 30 points for second and this left a count back for the final place between Sean Murphy and Jim Elphick, both on 28. Sean’s maths prevailed.
Note: Lewiinski’s is situated on Pattaya Land Soi 1, Beach Road Soi 13/3 near to Walking Street. Anyone wishing to play with us just pop in, and add your name to the list or call Bob on 080 096 8232. Transport is provided.

Mighty Finn has a round to remember

PSC golf from The Café Kronborg

Derek Brook
Monday, February 2, Royal Lakeside – Stableford
Royal Lakeside Country Club was the venue for a stableford competition in two flights, with the cut at Handicap 18. The course on the day was in its normal pristine condition.

Jesper Rasmusson
Finn Olsen took the A Flight with a stupendous 44 points ahead of Peter Blackburn in second on an almost as good 42 points. Alain Taddei was third some way back on 38 points and Don Richardson was fourth with 35 on a count back over Mike Winfield.
Gordon Clegg had his best round ever to win the A Flight with 41 points ahead of Dave Richardson in second with 37 points. Coming In third was Nigel Perry with 35 points on a count back over Peter Hammond in fourth.
Near Pins: Carole Kubicki, Hugh O’Donnell, Finn Klarskov, Leif Kirkegaarde
Long Putt: Peter Hammond
Thursday, February 5, Khao Kheow – Stableford
This was a Khao Kheow day, and if you understand what that means you will realise that at the start the players were not expecting anything like the inflated scores of the Monday competition. Indeed all you usually have to do on a day like this is to shoot your handicap. Would we have an extraordinary score on a day such as this?

Richard Kubicki
We had a later start on this day, but with optimism turned up ‘Dave Early’ as we can quite often get away, however on this day there was a major competition on and not only could we not get away early but were pushed to get away on time, with the instructions that we had to remain at least one hole behind.
We started on the B Nine, and it was in superb condition being prepared for the competition ahead, then onto the C Nine that was also in very good condition. When you play on a superb course like this in the excellent condition it is in, it is a privilege to play and there is not a better day out here. Mind the scores still struggled.
In the A Flight, 0 to 18, the winner was Richard Kubicki with 35 points ahead of Mike Allidi in second with 34 points and Finn Olsen in third with 32. We then had a count back on 30 points that saw Mike Winfield in fourth and yours truly losing out.
In the B Flight the winner was Jesper Rasmusson with the only net par of the day and 36 points. Jesper had 24 points on the front nine and then K.K. reality set in. In second place was Nigel Perry with 33 points ahead of Carol Kubicki in third on 31, Peter Hammond in fourth on the same score and Kenny Chung just missing out on count back. T.T.F.N.
Near Pins: Walter Bachli, Chris Borrett, Jesper Rasmussen, Marcel Wittwer
Long Putt: Kenny Chung, Richard Kubicki

Dobbins shoots even par gross at Crystal Bay

PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s

Nigel Perry, Scott Dobbins, Henry Cignac, DB.

Thomas Cotton & Dick Warburg
Tuesday, February 3, Pleasant Valley - Stableford
The Tuesday group assembled at Bert’s in the morning to dine and sort out their rides to a new course: Pleasant Valley. Piercing the cacophony of diners was the arrival of six nubile Caucasian nymphs, whose appearance was somewhat of a shock to the early morning golfers. No doubt, they had heard of Bert’s terrific breakfast and wanted to indulge. Well, we tore ourselves away from this welcome intrusion and fumbled our ways along the motorway to find this new golf course.
There was a temporary clubhouse with small reception modest change facilities and restaurant. Out on the course we wrestled with the tight layout, which wended around the bogs and ponds. The greens were slow and our captain was heard to say that they were “like velcro”. Our reporter has never putted on velcro, so could not confirm. The sand in the bunkers was soft and deep, so we played “winter rules”.
Sometimes we played off the blue tees and sometimes when the tee shot across the water was too far, we switched to the white tees. But occasionally this was still not enough relief for our shorter hitters, who lost many balls and for whom it would have been fairer to play off the red tees.
In spite of the challenging layout, several golfers who enjoyed the low green fees, were complimentary about the course and had scored as well (note how our reporter deftly uses the English language avoiding the misuse of “good” as an adverb) as Khao Kheow, another popular course. Nigel Perry seemed to take the course in stride with his long fading drives which suited the course layout and this perhaps enabled him to be the overall winner.
Play went quickly and we were back at Bert’s before dark.
A Flight (1-15)
1st Scott Dobbins 34pts
2nd Derek Brook 34pts
3rd Kinya Akiyama 34pts
4th Mashi Kenata 32pts
B Flight (16+)
1st Nigel Perry 38pts
2nd Henry Cignac 34pts
3rd Don Carmody 31pts
4th Gordon Clegg 30pts
Near Pins: Les Charles, Richard Kubicki, Brian Downey, Scott Dobbins
Long Putts: Scott Dobbins, Mashi Kenata
Friday, February 6, Crystal Bay B & C - Stableford
The first ever day of Friday golf from Tropical Bert’s came off well as 22 golfers played the B & C nines at Crystal Bay.
After meeting at Bert’s for breakfast and the drive up Sukhumvit, the course was found to be in better than average condition and available for good scores for those who hit the ball long and straight.
The field was split into two divisions and the rounds of the day were recorded by Kevin Dunne and Gordon Clegg, with a fine effort also turned in by Scott Dobbins shooting a gross 72.
Returning to Tropical Bert’s through the late Friday afternoon traffic took a bit longer than usual but a few cool ones and jumbo hot dogs provided by Bert soon soothed even the most rattled traveler.
Friday golf will be scheduled each Friday and will support the PSC Monthly Member Tournaments in addition to other special events during the year. All are welcome to join us and may sign up at Tropical Bert’s.
A Flight (0-14)
1st Kevin Dunne (12) 42pts
2nd Scott Dobbins (0) 36pts
3rd Brian Downey (14) 36pts
B Flight (15+)
1st Gordon Clegg (29) 37pts
2nd Dick Warberg (18) 34pts
3rd Brian Gabe (15) 34pts
Near Pins: Kevin Dunne, Gordon Clegg (2), Scott Dobbins.
Long Putts: Don Carmody, Scott Dobbins.

Lavender gets a hole-in-one

PSC golf from the Outback Golf Bar

Joey’s column
Monday, February 2, Burapha - Stableford
Today 59 Outbackers played the C & D nines, which have been renamed Cypress and Dunes, whilst A & B are now Augusta and Belfry. The course was in great condition and with the help of Norm Martin on the C side looking after the starters, and Capt’ Bob on D, things went as smooth as ever.
There was another challenge for the ‘Roo Cup’ which, to the consternation of the Irish partnership of Briany Christie and his mate Mike Doherty, was again successfully defended by Capt’ Bob and his new partner, Sugar Ray (his previous partner has had to return to Aus. - tough luck Paul!)
There was also a hole in one by Paul Lavender on C5, the highlight of his day and he also managed to come second in Div B with 36 points. Good shot Paul!
Lloyd Shuttleworth fired 72 off the stick to win Div A with 39 points and a new handicap of just 2 and in second was Steve Morton, also playing off 3, with 35.
Excellent scores were also returned by Steve Stayly (37 pts) to win Div B, Patrick Murphy (37 pts) winning Div C and Tony Hill (36 pts) took Div D. As is usual now at Burapha, the first three divisions play from the blue tees, and the final division from the white. All in all it was a successful day, with other notables; Peter Ennis, James Brackett & John Stafford also finishing in the hunt, with some very acceptable scores.
In the draw for the free green fees, the winners were: Stuart Sinfield, Steve Plant, Pete Gibson and Peter Murphy.
Finally, we are planning to go to Royal Hills for Songkran, leaving Pattaya on Thursday April 16 and returning late Sunday 19; so if anybody is interested just give us a call and book yourself in.
Div A (0-9)
1st Lloyd Shuttleworth (3) 39pts
2nd Steve Morton (3) 35pts
3rd Peter Ennis (9) 34pts
4th James Brackett (6) 34pts
Div B (10-14)
1st Steve Stayley (12) 37pts
2nd Paul Lavender (14) 36pts
3rd Chris Davisson (10) 32pts
4th Bernie Stafford (13) 32pts
Div C (15-19)
1st Patrick Murphy (16) 37pts
2nd Ed O’Meara (17) 32pts
3rd Campbell Potts (18) 32pts
4th Frank O’Neill (15) 28pts
Div D (20+)
1st Tony Hill (26) 35pts
2nd John Stafford (20) 33pts
3rd John Spiller (22) 32pts
4th Jum Karagit (28) 32pts
Tuesday, February 3, Pattaya C.C. – Stableford
Tuesday morning and 20 eager Outbackers made their way to Pattaya Country Club to find a full car park and a busy clubhouse. However, after the usual warm and efficient welcome, it was off to the first and the lead group teeing off on time. The course played well and a number of players played to their handicap or a little better.
With two divisions there were count backs to determine the winners and the ever so slightly losers!
Div A was the battle of the ‘Pearces’ with Alan (36 pts) beating ‘The Colonel’ Bob on the same score; Div B winner was regular Pattaya C.C. player, Nigel Cannon, who edged out Gary Saunders, also both with 36 points.
There was only one ‘2’ today from Geoff Moodie.
The Outback will be at Pattaya Country Club every Tuesday teeing off at around 10am – just sign-up at the bar and come for a friendly game.
Div A (0-20)
1st Alan Pearce (18) 36pts
2nd Bob Pearce (11) 36pts
3rd Barry Chadbourn (20) 33pts
Div B (21+)
1st Nigel Cannon (24) 36pts
2nd Gary Saunders (23) 36pts
3rd John Lawton (21) 34pts
Wednesday, February 4, The Emerald - Stableford
Twenty Outbackers made their way to the ‘Gem’ of a course, The Emerald, arriving in time for a drink and a chat, before being away at our allotted tee time. It is always surprising how quickly players can get to this course but have a problem finding their way back!
On with the plot – the course was busy in front of us but we appeared to be the last booking of the morning. Like a number of other courses it is drying out in places where the sprinklers do not reach.
In ‘A’ Flight, winning by just a point, was Kiwi, Lloyd Shuttleworth with 36 points off his 2, soon to be 1, handicap – great golf Lloyd. Bob Lindborg and Michael Waltschek took the minor places with 35 points apiece.
‘B’ Flight was won by the refugee from Ireland, Ivan Plunkett, with the day’s top score of 38 points; 5 clear of Nigel Cannon and Bruce McAdam, both on 33 and finishing second and third respectively.
Two ‘2’s today from Lloyd Shuttleworth and Mark Smith – who arrived from Australia earlier in the morning.
Div A (0-17)
1st Lloyd Shuttleworth (2) 36
2nd Bob Lindborg (16) 35
3rd Michael Waltschek (8) 35
Div B (18+)
1st Ivan Plunkett (19) 38
2nd Nigel Cannon (24) 33
3rd Bruce McAdam (18) 33
Thursday, February 5, Green Valley - Stableford
It is sometimes interesting to look at what some players write on their scorecards, some write their full name, some just their nickname or first name. Most put their handicap in but not the date, some write in Outback for the event etc., but a card written by one of the 22 Outbackers at Green Valley yesterday, stood out in particular, under his name, where it says event, he wrote ‘weekly self flagellation’. An interesting view!
Charles Sheppard got his handicap restriction lifted on medical grounds and promptly lifted himself to the top of Div A with a timely 38 points, however it looks as though he will be back to 18 by the weekend! Peter Ennis took second with an excellent 37 off 9, with Stuart Sinfield just beating Mark Hurwood, welcome back mate!, both on 35.
In a somewhat smaller Div B, Jum, who has already been cut three shots in this handicap period, won again off her lowest handicap to date, with 37 points, from Gary Saunders on 35. Well done Jum!
There were three ‘2’s from Mark Hurwood, Gary Saunders & Chris Ronnblad
Div A (0-19)
1st Charles Sheppard (19) 38pts
2nd Peter Ennis (9) 37pts
3rd Stuart Sinfield (6) 35pts
Div B (20+)
1st Jum Karagit (28) 37pts
2nd Gary Saunders (23) 35pts
3rd Paul Quodomine (25) 31pts
Friday, February 6, Siam Plantation C & B - Stableford
The joint weekly visit of the Outback Golf Bar & The Golf Club to this wonderful course came to a temporary end today, in preparation for the LPGA tour event at the end of this month. Normal service will be resumed on Friday March 13, but then continuing on Wednesday March 18, and every Wednesday thereafter, the new regular slot. This switch will enable the Outback Golf Bar to continue to enjoy the most competitive rate for the Outbackers and friends, whilst enabling the management more freedom in marketing the lucrative corporate days on Fridays.
For the next three Fridays – February 13, 20 & 27, the Outback Golf Bar will be at Laem Chabang for an equally attractive green fee.
John McHugh put up a fine display of golf with an excellent 38 points (77 gross) to win Div A by three, from Capt’ Bob; with Joe Mooneyham shooting a blistering 21-point back nine, edging out Eddie Smith for third, both on 33.
In Div B, the scores were somewhat lower, the 32 points from Brian Wilkinson being sufficient to take first place, ahead of Jim Dundon, Two more “Golf Club” regulars completed the success for the popular LK Metro venue, with Martin Zimmerman beating Paul Mades both scoring 36 points, a long way ahead of the rest, headed by Brian Maddox.
There were only two ‘2’s today from Joe Mooneyham & Brain Wilkinson.
Div A (0-11)
1st John McHugh (7) 38pts
2nd Bob Philp (8) 35pts
3rd Joe Mooneyham (11) 33pts
Div B (12-16)
1st Brian Wilkinson (13) 32pts
2nd Jim Dundon (15) 31pts
3rd Paul Lavender (14) 29pts
Div C (17+)
1st Martin Zimmerman (18) 36pts
2nd Paul Mades (20) 36pts
3rd Brian Maddox (21) 31pts
Friday, February 6, Phoenix M & O - Stableford
Twenty-two Outbackers at the alternate local venue, with more than half of them scoring an acceptable average of thirty stableford points. But to win a tournament on any given day, one has to play better than average, and today was the turn of Colin Bavington with 37 points to top Div B, from Geoff Doody (who’s eventually earned a ladder point) on 36 and Norm Martin with 35. In Div A the scores were slightly lower, 34 giving the win to Bruce Milner; from Bob Lindborg & Ivan Plunkett both with 32.
There was only one ‘2’, coming from Norm Martin.
Div A (0-19)
1st Bruce Milner (14) 34pts
2nd Bob Lindborg (16) 32pts
3rd Ivan Plunkett (19) 32pts
Div B (20+)
1st Colin Bavington (34) 37pts
2nd Geoff Doody (20) 36pts
3rd Norm Martin (26) 35pts
That’s all for now, if you have any thoughts, scandalous stories or suggestions, why not drop me a line at [email protected].
The Outback Golf Bar is situated about 6km from Sukhumvit Road along Soi Siam Country. All are welcome to come and join us for a beer and a hit. Just call in and put your name down on the list or give Bob a call on 087 941 2474. More information can be found on our website www. outbackgolfbar.com.

Kraft gets back to form at Pattaya C.C.

PSC golf from the Three Sisters Bar & Grill

Talk about blind shots, the first two groups off at the Pattaya Country Club were hitting into a fairway they could only see about 30 yards of. Once again caddies had to call one another to insure the lead group was not met by flying little white balls.

Tuesday’s winner Paul Kraft (left) with runner-up Bill Thompson.

By the time the first group reached the 2nd hole the fog had pretty much lifted and players only had to contend with wet greens. It is not a warm feeling to watch a rooster tail come up from your putt.
The sun finally poked through and it was a great day for golf. The groups re-formed back at Caddy Shack II where Herbie had provided both regular and spicy sausages. As the cards were reviewed, it was found that Paul Kraft had come in with 41 points while Bill Thompson came in second with a 39. Several players came in late but none could match the winning scores.
The vagaries of the game were then discussed among the players with the help of several San Miguels.

Bob Lamond notches 5th at the Emerald

IPGC golf from The Haven

Monday, February 2, The Emerald - Stableford
1st Bob Lamond 41pts
2nd Kenny Moss 34pts
3rd Stephen Lewis 34pts
4th Ray Banks 34pts
5th Peter Sumner 34pts
The Emerald is definitely a course that suits Bob Lamond, as he showed emphatically in winning his fifth tournament out of the Haven with all of them being at the Emerald.
This time out he swept away the field by seven clear shots on his way to a gross 73 and 41 points, which took his handicap down to a low 5 and with the addition of another very good round during the week, it all means next week he will be off of 4, and all in all, that is not a bad week’s golf.
Leading the group on 34 points was Kenny Moss with a good 20 points on the count back, which was just enough to take second ahead of Stephen Lewis, who in turn won the count back with Ray Banks by virtue of a better back six, with 12 points to Rays 11. Rounding out the podium, Peter Sumner came in with eighteen points over the inward nine.
There were no 2’s in the second division but Alan Hanlon, Kenny Moss, Peter Sumner, Timo Tarvainen and Rainer Helling had one each in the first division.
Before presenting the prizes The Doc welcomed back Danny Millar, Ray Banks and Yasuo Suzuki, who this time is traveling alone with his bicycle.
Wednesday, February 4, Mountain Shadow - Stableford
Division 1
1st Alan Griffiths 37pts
2nd Alan Hanlon 35pts
3rd Kinya Akiyama 33pts
Division 2
1st Ole Stamnes 33pts
2nd Vance Millar 31pts
3rd Paula Virolainen 29pts
With the very good value golf being currently offered at Crystal Bay and Mountain Shadow another large turnout demanded two divisions once again, with the split coming at 15 and below for the first division.
This was led home by Alan Griffiths whose 37 points was actually three under the days CSS of 74, so he will be off of his lowest handicap ever starting next week’s games. Alan’s very good round was underscored by the fact that only he and second place man Alan Hanlon were within two of the standard for the course that seemed to play even harder than usual, with greens being particularly tricky.
Kinya Akiyama slipped into third place with a steady three over round that was better than the score would have suggested.
The second division was taken by Ole Stamnes with a good three over, with Vance Millar again figuring in the mix in second a couple of shots back. Paula Virolainen made sure that she would remember her last game of this visit as she tied up the third place another two behind.
Norman Isherwood had the only ‘2’ in the first division while Paula Virolainen took the triple roll-over alone in the second division.
Prior to the presentations Suichi Kodaka was welcomed back and farewells were given to Paula and Mauri Virolainen and Steven Howard.
Friday, February 6, Green Valley - Stableford
Division 1
1st Rick Holmes 40pts
2nd Bob Maloney 36pts
3rd Alan Griffiths 34pts
Division 2
1st Vance Millar 38pts
2nd Stephen Lewis 34pts
3rd Mike Sanders 33pts
Another course currently offering excellent value for money with the tournament vouchers from the IPGC at 600 baht, ensured that once again two divisions were required for the day with the split this time at 13 and below for the first division.
Rick Holmes is at last coming back to form and is very happy to see his handicap steadily reducing back towards its old level prior to his illness. This day was another step in the right direction with an outstanding four under round that easily saw off the challenge of Bob Maloney, some four shots back at level par.
Alan Griffiths took his second podium placing of the week with a strong count back of 7 on the back 3 holes after tying Trevor Schirmer on the back nine at 19 and 13 on the back six.
Vance Millar also took his second placing of the week, this time in top spot, with a two under round that was good enough to close out the second division by four from Stephen Lewis, another double placer, in second with Mike Sanders surprising everyone including himself taking third spot.
There were no 2’s in the second division but Alan Hanlon and Bob Maloney shared the pool in the first division.
Back at The Haven, The Doc welcomed back Geoff Braimbridge, Don Everett, Bob Maloney and Kevin Townsend.

Final places decided on last day of the season

Pattaya Sports Club Friday Bowling League

From left to right: 1st place team Noodle Russell, Tukata Thompson & Maliny Pasakit; 2nd place team Samrit, Aht Johansson & Tui Amphanon; 3rd place team Nok Kennedy & Sue Murphy (Zahl not shown).

Sabai Sabai Friday won all 4 points from the fourth place team Café Kronborg to claim the second place trophy on the last day of the league. Nok Kennedy bowled a 234 game, 588 series and Sue Murphy had a 541 series to lead Sabai. VFW Post 9876 won 3 points from first place Montana but it was not enough to hold on to second as they dropped to third place.
La Montgomery bowled a 579 series, Lance Thorpe had a 546 and Morn Mack a 509 to lead Montgomery to a 4 point win over Café Ole and pick up the fifth place trophy. P.K. rolled a 534 series for Café Ole. Bavaria moved up to sixth place after winning 3 points from Brother D. Lek Draper bowled a 507 series for Bavaria and Konrad Foerg had a 518 series for Brother D.
Sala Thai Restaurant won all 4 points from a short handed House of the Golden Coin team. Mio Aamlid had a 567 series for Golden Coin and Kaew bowled a 507 for Sala Thai.
Canada got hot in the last match of the league as Ooy Pluemkamon bowled games of 178, 228 and 237 for a league best for ladies 643 series to lead her team to a 4 point win over Jack Tar. Joe Ferral bowled a 214 game, 552 series for Canada and Mai Munsitha had a 512 for Jack Tar.
Rich Montana bowling as a Pacer had a fantastic day as he bowled games of 212, 222 and 213 for a league best series for men of 647.