Rampant City secure back to back wins

MBMG International League 2008/9

Paul Frain
After City’s fine 4-1 win against the British Club Casuals the previous week, they needed to keep the pressure on the other teams at the top with a win over Woodstock at Horseshoe Point last Saturday.
Both teams tried and tested each others defences in the early stages and gaining the midfield was important, but with City’s prompting and probing they slowly came on top with a barrage of shots at the Woodstock’s goal.
Good chances were missed which should have been taken and good saves by the Woodstock keeper kept Pattaya from making the breakthrough. City’s forward Emmanuel Tshuma missed the best chance when in front of goal with a free header but he sent it well wide.
The same player made amends soon after however when he received a wonderful through ball by Danny Stevens and exchanged passes with Ernest Dipita before sticking the ball past the Woodstock keeper to make it 1-0.
City were not happy with one goal and scored their second within a minute when a four man passing movement left centre forward Pierre Ndjanna clear to stab the ball home to make it 2-0. Pattaya were now running rampant, and with Ernest Dipita on one wing and dashing Jake “Bullet” Baker on the other, City should have been a lot further ahead.
A shot on the run by City’s Craig Banks brought another good save by the keeper, and the Earnest Dipita received the ball from a short corner and beat two defenders to shoot City into a 3-0 lead. Woodstock were being run ragged and could only manage breakaways at rare intervals, but City failed to take their chances and at half time they were only leading 3-0.
After the interval Woodstock came more into the match but City’s keeper saved confidently when called upon. Pattaya still played their passing game and went further ahead with the combination of Baker and Dipita, whose delicate pass found Craig Banks who side footed it home to make the score 4-0.
Shots still rained in on the Woodstock’s goal for Emmanual Tshuma to make it 5-0 for the City.
In the last five minutes however, City let two goals in as tiredness crept in, and with it being so close at the top this could prove costly at the end of the season. This was City’s best performance for a long time, but they still have two games to win and score lots of goals. City now have two games left and are both away - 9th May against Bangkok Utd, and 23rd May versus the French side, Les Gaulois.

Regent’s Senior Boys put on a brave display against Borussia Fulda

The Regent’s senior boy’s football team faced a real tough test during the Songkran break when they hosted an U18 German club team on tour to Chonburi called Borussia Fulda. This fixture was kindly arranged by Dale Farrington and his special relationship with Chonburi and Sri Racha football.
The game took place at The Regent’s School and was officiated by neutral referees and linesmen. This was a huge experience for the Regent’s team as they rarely have the opportunity to play eleven a-side football, especially against quality opposition.
The game began at a fast tempo and Regent’s were unlucky to have a goal chalked off for a dubious foul in the 12th minute after Greg from Year 12 had headed into the goal. This promising start from the Regent’s team seemed to quickly alert Borussia Fulda to the fact that they had a game on their hands and they began to play some fast and penetrative football. Their superior fitness and strength soon began to show and they were not afraid to shoot for goal from long range, often testing Prasong in the nets.
Regent’s attempted to maintain their shape at all times and defend in numbers but the number of balls into the penalty area and chances on goal soon paid off as Fulda scored two goals in quick succession. Fulda were now full of confidence and driving at the Regent’s defence at every opportunity, applying maximum pressure before half time. Another two excellent goals were scored, both from long range and with clinical finishing ability. At half time the score was 4 – 0 to the visiting German team.
After an intense half time talk the Regent’s boys seemed a lot more assured of themselves and determined to give Fulda a game in the second half. Soon after the restart some solid midfield play from Josh and Yanni allowed the ball to break for Tik and he smashed home Regent’s first goal to make the score 4 – 1.
Regents had the initiative now and were looking dangerous on the break with the speed up front. A crafty through ball to Harry saw him break through the Fulder back four and he curled a shot into the far corner to make it 4 – 2 and make the Regent’s loyal supporters go wild on the sidelines. Fulder soon hit back with typical strong and direct play… smashing a volley past Chris in goals direct from a corner and another 30 plus yard shot from their midfield captain. Regent’s pulled another goal back though through Harry again on the break, an equally stunning goal from outside the penalty box to make it 6 – 3.
As the game came towards a conclusion the extra fitness and training of Fulda began to show and they added two late goals to make the final score a deserved 8 -3 to Borussia Fulder. Only winning the second half 4 – 3 though and by no means running away with the game as they had threatened to do so in the first half. A really courageous performance by Regent’s in a very high quality game of football.
A number of the boys learnt a lot about their game and the standards that they may need to aspire to in the future. Many thanks to Fulda and their positive approach to football and their exemplary attitude both on and off the pitch. We very much look forward to hosting them again next year.

The Regent’s and Borussia Fulder teams line up before the match.

Faber flays the field

Jomtien golf with the IPGC

Monday, April 27, Pattana – Stableford
Yet another hot and humid day as we arrived to an almost deserted course, and with A ‘nine’ being closed the B and C were chosen.

George Faber scored a fabulous 45 points at Greenwood.

After nine holes the clouds started to bubble up, the dark skies moved in and the rain and lightning caught the first group out with four holes to play. One person walked in straight away and the other three waited for 20 minutes before they called it a day as well. The third group out also walked in but the remaining five stayed out on the course for 50 minutes before resuming play again. Over the years it has been agreed that if it rains for 1 hour the competition is automatically called off irrespective of what has been won up to that stage.
Two 36’s came in to win each division with Mikael Andersson taking Division 1 ahead of Keith Hector in second, two points behind, and in third was Ted Morris with 31. William Chang won Division 2, beating Jack Hinchey by seven points and in third with 28 points was Andy Oz.
Near pin prizes went to Mikael Andersson, Kari Aarnio, Ted Morris, Bora, Tony Sawers and ‘Count back’ Bernie.
Karl Flood birdied the 3rd on the B course to take the only ‘2’ in Division 1 and yet again there were no winners in the second division.
Wednesday, April 29,
Greenwood – 1-2-3-Stableford
Our first visit here for some considerable time with a reduction in the I.P.G.C. green fee and also our fun game of the month with an individual stableford competition as well as the team 1-2-3 contest.
The B course was closed today, and it was disappointing to see they were still sanding the greens in between our groups on the C course as we went round. Amazingly this did not reflect in the scores today, probably, the highest for some considerable time.
Keith Hector’s 39 points gave him third place in Division 1, beating Kari Aarnio and Bill Hewitt on a back nine count back of 22/21/20. Mam Morel finished second with 43 points, and playing off 16, Georges Faber won out with a whopping 45 points. Well done Georges.
Burnie Sinclair took the top podium position in Division 2 with 40 points after beating William Chang on a 23/20 back nine count back. Jimmy Johnson came in third with 38 points.
Near pins were won by Georges Faber, Ted Morris, Joe Kubon, Jean Morel and Rick Newman.
At last we had two winners in 2’s in Division 2 with Joe Kubon and Colin Lewis both smiling at the presentation, and Georges Faber had the only birdie ‘2’ in Division 1.
In the 1-2-3 competition, the expected winning score being surmised in the bar before we left was around 85 points, but Mam Morel, William Chang and Joe Kubon came in winners with a great 89 points. Runners up with 86 points were Keith Hector, Bill Hewitt and Jimmy Johnson.
Friday, May 1,
Eastern Star – Stableford
Six groups out today and a few problems on the first tee with two people arriving beyond our tee off allocation after the front of their car ended up in ditch on the way. The rest of the story is history now, the ears are still aching.
It was a case of keep it in the family as Harry Riley’s 35 points won Division 2 while his other half Saranya came in second 4 points behind. Georges Faber took third with 30 points. Thirty two points was enough for Jim Lane to win Division 2, with Glyn Evans in second place with 31 points, beating Dan Morgan on a 20/19 count back.
Dan, with his second ever ‘2’ grabbed the only prize in Division 2 while a rollover ensued in Division 1.

Fitton continues to show fine form

PSC golf from P J Pool Bar

> Neil Duncan
Tuesday, April 28, Green Valley (White tees) - Stableford
On confirming our booking on Monday I was informed that our tee time had been put back from 10.00 to 12.30. This was because a larger group was the preferred business of the venue’s management. However on Tuesday we were round quickly on a course which was well manicured because of the preceding event.

Thursday’s top three (left to right): Ian Wheeldon, David Clamp and Bob Rasmussen.

There was a sufficient number to play in two divisions and in the A Division (handicaps 15 and less) Peter Fitton continued his run of good form to finish top with 35 points, massaged by two near pin bonuses. Allan Cassin beat David Clamp on count back to come in second with 34 points.
In the B Division David Johnson took the honors with 35 points and a near pin bonus and he was followed in by Jim Fortune and yours truly with 32 and 31 points respectively. The remaining near pin bonus went to Cliff Saveall and Bob Drumm sunk the longest first putt on the 18th green.
Thursday, April 30, Pattana B & C (White tees) - Stableford
The more we play this excellent venue the more we like it. We had just fifteen players out today so only the one division.
David Clamp (15) made the best of the breezy conditions and carded 32 points for top spot. It is interesting how frequently four higher than handicap i.e. 32 points is good enough to win it. Second place on count back was taken by Ian Wheeldon (11) who now returns to Australia for the winter sports. Bob Rasmussen (12) Ray Bridgeman (20) and Peter Fitton (15) claimed 3rd, 4th and 5th prizes after a 5-way, 29 point count back.
The average score was 27.7 points. Roddo claimed two near pin bonuses, Ian Wheeldon another. David Clamp had the longest first putt on the 18th green.
Willy called me after hunting for my truck for 10 minutes to ask me where I had parked it so he could load his clubs. “It’s outside P J Pool Bar” I replied. “Remember we both rode here with David Johnson.” Dennis Jaycock transferred his clubs into what he thought was his truck on arriving back at the bar. Actually Dennis put them into Malcolm Smith’s truck which is why he couldn’t find his clubs in the back of his own truck in the morning.
Over libations in the bar David Johnson who used to be in the insurance business confessed that he ‘fell in love’ with Thailand on his first trip and then and there decided he would retire here. The immediate Antipodean come-back was “so you have an endowment shortfall as well!”
Note: Any golfers seeking to play with our group that wish to know about the group’s format please visit P J Pool Bar & Restaurant on Soi Watboonsamphan (Soi Kanoi) or phone Neil on 089 511 0575.

Same again for Chris

Diana Seniors and Lady’s Open

Nigel Cannon
Thursday, April 30, Pattaya C.C. - Stableford
It was a perfect day for golf, little sun and wind and no rain, as 30 players gathered at Pattaya Country Club for the April Diana Seniors and Ladies Open, which was a good number for this time of year.

April winners with Diana Golf: Chris John, Su Murphy and Arne Stanges.

As is usual with this competition most arrived well in advance of their tee time with the exception of 3 ladies who just made it as the last group left the first tee.
Recent rain had helped the course and like most local courses at present it was not busy so 4 hours was the norm.
As the results came in it was a ‘Murphy’ in the frame again this month. This time it was Su Murphy (26) who was the winning lady, with Siripen Hormkum (17) runner-up, both scoring 35 points and Su winning on count back.
In the Seniors it was ‘same again’ for the winner as Chris John (28) won for the second consecutive month with 36 points, closely followed by Dave Arrowsmith (4) with a superb 35 points. Close friend Alan Pearce presented Chris with a special prize to celebrate this event – but I will ‘skirt’ round that!
It was left to the Super Senior winner to be the only player to beat their handicap with first time winner and regular player, Arne Stanges (31) returning with 38 points. The runner–up was ‘our Arthur’ - Arthur Bailey (21) with 36 points.
All scores are reported to PSC and those with 39 or better receive an immediate handicap cut.
The next competition will be on Thursday May 28 at Pattaya Country Club with tee time 09:00. Sign up sheets are at Diana Driving Range and Green Bottle 2nd Road.
Nigel Cannon
Near Pins: Yuphaporn Silawong, Arthur Bailey, Frank O’Neill, Graham Ramsay.
Long Putts: Bo Engstrom, Ken Morin

Treasure Hill provides a real test

PSC Golf from Mulligans Lakeside

Tuesday, April 28, Treasure Hill - Stableford
Tuesday saw 17 golfers travel up H’way 331 to the testing Treasure Hill Golf Club. Set amongst rolling, tree-lined fairways, this course is one of the most demanding in the area; play well here & you can tackle any of the local courses.
A hot, sunny day with a light breeze, gave everyone the opportunity for good golf, but unfortunately nobody was up to the test as the scores outlined.
The B Flight (17-up) was bereft of opportunists, with the top score recorded by Tony Hayes (19) 28 points, just edging Tommo (22) on a count back, 17 to 13 on the back 9. The A Flight fared slightly better with the ever present Graham Hiskett (15) recording a creditable 34 points (featuring 2 blobs) to top the podium ahead of Jeff Wylie (7) with 32 points.
The technical prizes were won by Jeff, Ian, Martin & Dave (one of Dave’s few good shots today, but as they say, “where there’s life, there’s hope).
Thursday, April 30, Pleasant Valley – Stableford
Thursday we travelled towards Bangkok, taking the turn off Highway 7, to Pleasant Valley, just North of Khao Kheow. The weather stayed fine, with a light breeze and the course was in very good condition following some heavy overnight storms.
This course here is very challenging and has the potential to be one of the best in the area, as the trees mature and the greens settle more. With this in mind, we played off the shorter white tees so all could enjoy their round; the blue tees can be a real challenge on a few holes.
Still the scores were not high, with Iain Painter (16) leading the way with 34 points, closely followed by good mate Lol (15) with 33. Technicals for Near Pins were won by Ken, Chris, Martin & Iain, with Chris being the only one to convert his good shot into a birdie 2.
Note: Mulligans Lakeside plays golf generally on Tuesday & Thursday (we sometimes change to accommodate a Thai Holiday). Presentations are made at the course on Tuesday, with Mulligans Lakeside hosting the Thursday presentation. For more details on scheduling etc., check out the golf guide on page 47 or call Jeff 089 094 1841 or Ray 081 935 8088. Hope to see you there, Cheers & Good Golfing.

Eye Eye Captain Fogg

IPGC golf from Lewiinski’s

Sunday, April 26, Green Valley - Stableford
A Flight
1st Jim Munns (12) 42pts
2nd Bob Patterson (6) 39pts
3rd Terry Mangan (9) 38pts
B Flight
1st Jimmy Day (14) 38pts
2nd Doug Campbell (19) 37pts
3rd Don Lehmer (13) 36pts
Near Pins: #2 Trevor Chappell, #9 Geoff Doody, #12 Jim Munns, #16 Bob Patterson
2’s: Six
Jing Jai Hidden Six: Canceled water logged

Sunday’s winners Jim Munns with Lewiinski’s Golf Manager, Bob Newell.

A Heavy storm on the way to Green Valley did nothing to dampen the spirits of the Lewiinski’s mob this Sunday morning, quite the reverse in fact: “Captain Fogg” rolled back the years to take man of the match title and A Flight glory, plus a trip to the handicap committee, with a brilliant 42 points. Bob “The Big Easy” Patterson trailed Jim three shots back and Terry Mangan took third place on a count back decision over Bob Newell who came apart at the seams, both a further shot adrift.
Ireland’s County Wicklow man “The Right Honorable” James his Sun-Day name won B Flight in what turned out to be a very close affair, posting an impressive 38 points. Doug Campbell came up a shot short for second. The “Don” Lehmer, a shot further back, beat John Dearden on a count back - a big Lewiinski’s welcome back to the “Don.”
Talking of County Wicklow men, it was nice to see Joe Tynan in the top half of the field - must be the extra training with Rocky.
Tuesday, April 28, Eastern Star - Stableford
A Flight
1st Linsey Semple (11) 36pts
2nd Jon Haugen (9) 34pts
B Flight
1st Jum Karagit (27) 35pts
2nd Jim Elphick (21) 33pts
The Lewiinski’s gang traveled to Eastern Star after a long lay-off, and found the course to be in poor condition.
It did nothing to stop the man on form however, Lindsey Semple, despite a two shot reduction to his handicap. Lindsey was the only competitor to play to his handicap carding an even par round. Jon Haugen was two shots back for second place.
The glamorous Jum took control of B Flight with an impressive 35 points, two shots clear of Jim Elphick. Mr. Lehmer ‘The Don” nicked a very handy the 2’s pot.
Wednesday, April 29, Crystal Bay - Stableford
A Flight
1st Jack Mohan (11) 40pts
2nd Lindsey Semple (11) 40pts
B Flight
1st Paul Young (13) 37pts
2nd Jim Elphick (21) 34pts
Perhaps not the card of the day but certainly the shot of the day belonged to County Wicklow man “Smoking” Joe Tynan. Joe creamed a magnificent shot to within a Millieg of the hole on the 6th of the B layout; mind you it took nerves of steel to sink the putt for the only ‘2’ of the day.
Jack Mohan did what the rest of the lads have been trying to do all month, and that is stop the mighty Aussie Lindsay Semple, and it still needed the aid of a count back as both men were knotted on 40 points
The junior flight saw Paul young walk away with the top spot carding a very good 37 points while Jim Elphick for the second match on the trot took second place, three shots adrift.
Friday, May 1, Pattana - Stableford
A Flight
1st John Haugen (9) 40pts
2nd Lindsey Semple (11) 39pts
B Flight
1st Ray Phillips (23) 41pts
2nd Eddie Beilby (16) 40pts
The Co Wicklow man Joe Tynan declared to one and all that as he as just had a state of the art Sat Nav fitted to his car, he did not need to take the bus. Well it was fine going to Pattana as he followed the bus, no problem. Coming back was a little different as the bus left before Joe, no problem, time to try the new Sat Nav. To Joe’s amazement the Sat Nav worked super but there was a little problem it was in the Thai language. Big problem for Joe as he has a very limited knowledge of the Thai lingo, “Swadee cap”, “my pen lie”, “Hand some man”, got the picture? If any body bumps into Joe please point him in the right direction.
The course was in great shape and playing off the yellows made for some great scores. Ray Phillips led the gang home in B Flight with a super 41 points followed a shot back by the captain himself. Rocky and Robert Hanson both came close with 39 points
John Haugen fired a very impressive 40 points to win B Flight and who else but the man on fire, Lindsay, took second on count back over the V C a shot adrift.
Robert Hanson claimed the 2’s pot.
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.

Suichi takes two in the week

IPGC golf from The Haven

Monday, April 27, Mountain Shadow - Pairs Scramble
1st Masanori Takano & Suichi Kodaka (12) 44pts
2nd Trevor Schirmer & B.J. Smith (14) 44pts
3rd Rick Holmes & Brian Randall (16) 43pts
4th Alan Pilkington & Tom Atkins (10) 42pts
5th Mark Cooper & Rod Howett (14) 42pts
6th Barry Winton & Stephen Beard (10) 41pts
Teeing off approximately and hour and a half behind an area Junior Ladies major competition meant a clear course and one that was in the best condition for some time. The greens were playing evenly and true although still well short of their old speed and the fairways were in very good shape. The general condition of the rough was also as good as one should expect at this time of year.
A very competitive day was the result with the top six teams all within three shots with many ruing the one or two that got away and putts that just slipped past the hole with all but one of the teams excelling over the back nine.
Masanori Takano and Suichi Kodaka combined well in their first team pairing to pip old hands Trevor Schirmer and B.J. Smith over the last six on count back with a score of 14 to 12 after they had both scored 23 over the nine. Rick Holmes and Brian Randall, a last second pairing at sign up, surprised everyone including themselves as they took third place just a shot back with a storming 24 on the inward half. Alan Pilkington and Tom Atkins also scored exceptionally well on the last nine to take fourth ahead of Mark Cooper and Rod Howett with a better 13 to 12 on the last six after they had also both had 23 on the full nine.
The only side to fare badly on the inward half were Barry Winton and Stephen Beard as they literally limped in after storming out in five under, the heat exhaustion and nagging injuries taking their toll.
Prior to the presentations Stephen Beard was welcomed back. The 2’s pools were suspended due to the format of the day.
Wednesday, April 19, Phoenix (Blue tees) - Monthly Medals
Division 1
1st Takeshi Hakozaki net 73
2nd Dave Stockman net 75
3rd Trevor Schirmer net 78
4th Russell Exley net 78
Division 2
1st Suichi Kodaka net 75
2nd Chris Knapp net 78
3rd Stephen Beard net 80
4th Grant Cadell net 84
Following heavy overnight rain the course, although in good condition, afforded little run and combined with a strong gusting wind conspired to keep the scores above par in both divisions. It was therefore surprising that the CSS for the day remained at 74.
Takeshi Hakozaki took his first monthly medal for almost 2 years by a clear two strokes and in the process deny Dave Stockman his first ever medal from The Haven, as he played extremely steadily to get it round in one over handicap.
Trevor Schirmer took third spot ahead of Russell Exley by half a shot on the count back with a 36.6 to Russell’s 37 net.
In the second division Suichi Kodaka won his first monthly medal by three from Chris Knapp in second and Stephen Beard, by 5, in third, to add to his win on the previous outing in the week.
With another two first time winners in the year so far, there are now eight different players already qualified for the year end Gold and Silver Medal Competitions to be held in December.
B.J. Smith and Chris Knapp shared the 2’s pool in the second division and Dave Stockman and Alan Pilkington did the same in the first division.
Before presenting the prizes the Doc welcomed back Tore Eliassen.
Friday, May 1, Green Valley - Stableford
1st Mark Cooper 37pts
2nd Alan Pilkington 37pts
3rd Alan Griffiths 36pts
4th Mike Dabanovich 36pts
5th Chris Knapp 36pts
With the recent weather forecasts and looming thunderstorm clouds it was always going to be touch and go that the day’s competition would be able to be completed, but completed it was as the weather stayed clear although stiflingly hot and humid. Indeed the worst of the weather stayed away until almost the end of the round and then the heavy rain and lightning lasted just about 15 minutes, and with the greens clearing of water as usual, play restarted without a hitch.
Mark Cooper led in a very closely matched group, the top five being separated by only a single shot, to win his last competition before leaving for a short working break. Mark’s better back nine of 19 points ensured his win over Alan Pilkington by two after Alan faded towards the finish. Alan Griffiths led in the next three in third place with 17 points on the inward half against Mike Dabanovich’s 16 and Chris Knapp’s 15.
Brian Kelly achieved the only ‘2’ in the second division and Barry Traynor, as usual, and Tom Atkins shared the first division pot.
Back at The Haven, The Doc welcomed back Peter Aitcheson and had a farewell for Mark Cooper.

Hart wins ‘golfer of the month’ award

Cotton shoots lifetime best

PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s

Derek Brook
Tuesday, April 28, Greenwood – Stableford
This is not the best time of the year for golf and golfers. Most of the ‘winter’ visitors have flown home to await the oncoming European/American spring and it is getting warmer, much warmer here. Not only that but the courses are putting into action their ‘repair the ravages of the High Season policy’, and that is even if they did not have a High Season. This week for some reason we also found many of our ‘young!!” and sprightly, players were suffering from knocks.

George Wood (left) from Alan Bolton Property Consultants presents the ‘Golfer of the Month’ award to Tom Cotton.

So it was that a very select group gathered at Bert’s in the morning and zoomed up to Greenwood. There, surprise, surprise, we were straight on the course as it was practically empty, and managed to zip around in three-balls.
Of course, being this time of year the greens were all cored and bumpy, and to sink a putt you had to be very lucky indeed. Hard at the middle was the best method and it seemed that a couple of our golfers got it going.
Starting the day, this being the last competition of the month, two golfers led the Alan Bolton Golfer of the Month Competition; that was the Scribe and Tom Cotton. Whoever finished in the first three ahead of the other would win. Mind not to be too subtle, Tom has got a handicap to kill for. Worst is, he is an accountant, of sorts, and knows all about numbers.
I knew my number was up when he demolished Mashi and I on the front nine despite both of us scoring 18 points, and it did not get any better. It was one of those days when even a bad shot was good and there was no such thing as a bad lie. Annoying is it not?
The main thing was would anyone be able to actually beat him, I did not thinks so.
Back at Bert’s the results were given out and in third was Dick Warberg with a fine 39 points, but who would win. Well Mick O’Meara came in with a great 43 points, a score and round he will remember for a long time, but was it enough to win? The answer to that is no, it was only good enough for second as the winner was Tom Cotton with a lifetime high of 44 points and not only did he win but was also ‘The Alan Bolton Golfer of The Month’.
Much as it pains me I have to say ‘Well played Tom’. I must be getting soft but off his new handicap we shall see. T.T.F.N.
Near Pins: Tom Cotton, Frank Pilkington (2)

Golf at the ‘Top of the World’

Lewiinski’s golf from the Yak and Yeti Bar, Nepal

George “One Ball” Jackson
Not content with the usual Songkran golfing break to Soi Dao, Nichigo or similar, Lewinski founder member Jez Lees decided to head further afield to the Himalayan mountains of Nepal. Whilst the main reason for the trip was to trek in the Annapurna Himalayan range, being avid golfers Jez and his work mate Steve Roberson couldn’t resist the lure of such an exotic sounding round.

Altitude, power, timing & class, equals Distance!
“We’d just had a tough week hiking to Annapurna base camp at over 4,000m, so this seemed the perfect way to end our trip” commented the Principal.
Canyon
The course, lying just 7 kilometers from the center of Pokhara city, is a championship layout in a spellbindingly beautiful amphitheatre like setting. Most of the course is laid out around an enormous river with breathtaking panoramic views of the Annapurna Himalayan range. The Club house is perched 250 feet above the river canyon, giving you a bird’s eye view below of the course.
The scenery comprises mountain views, stunning canyon walls dotted with eagles nest, waterfalls and the soothing sight and sound of the Himalayan snow-fed river meandering through the course.
Ball spotters
“It was certainly an amazing place – well worth the visit. The whole day cost us $50 for green fee, caddy fee, club hire, and transport. It was well worth it. My favourite bit was our ball spotter. He went on ahead and hunted down wayward hits. Jez sprayed a few, so certainly got value for money out of him. Even a snake in a par 3 water hazard didn’t put him off his duty.” Steve laughed.

Caddying sherpa style.
The course has been designed and constructed by an Ex British Army Ghurka Officer Major RB Gurung MBE, who has managed carve a golf course from what was previously a desolate wasteland of river boulders and swamps.
In addition to the mountain and river canyon scenery, various forms of wildlife live on or frequent the course: Foxes, monkeys, hawks, eagles are among the resident fauna here. Wild flowers are evident in profusion, with the wild geraniums most visible by the fourth green.
Links style layout
The golf course is 6,900 yards from the championship tees and includes such Scottish-influenced features as fairway mounding, split fairways and the use of natural landforms and nature to shape the course. Golfers at HGC will meet such features as an island fairway, a ravine, a large island hole encircled by’ boulders and water, 30-70 foot elevated hillside tees.

Canyons and islands.

“It did have a links feel to it, so having begun golf on the links of Lancashire, I fancied a bit of Roberson’s money. These yanks can’t play real golf,” said Jez.
“There’s another 4 courses in Nepal, so we might get a full golf trip out here some day. It might not be up to Laem Chabang or St. Andrews in terms of manicured condition, but it certainly was in terms of enjoyment.” He added.
Tariff
Cost of golf for 18 holes in Nepal: about $40 US.
Amount paid for lost balls without a ball spotter in Nepal: about $40 US
Amount paid for lost balls with a ball spotter in Nepal: about $2 US
Watching your ball bounce off a Yak’s horns, hit a nearby fisherman on the head, and roll just past the hole, off the green and disappear into a class 5 rapid: Priceless!
For more information on the Himalayan golf club visit Web Site: www. himalayangolfcourse.com

The clubhouse and staff.

The spectacular Himalayan backdrop.

The signature Island Green 4th hole was selected by world leading golf architects as one of the world’s 80 most unique holes. It is thought to be the world’s only natural river island hole.

Lamond leads the way

IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at Rabbi’s Elephant Bar

During the hottest week of the year the Pattaya Golf Society visited Phoenix on Tuesday, April 28, to contest a stableford event over the Mountain and Ocean nines, on a good course but with greens which had been better on the last visit and were suffering from the after effects of remedial work.
The two flights were cut at eighteen and under and, as usual on this particular track, the top flight were better equipped with better scores.
In the second flight a large gaggle of players shared third place with John Mason, Jim Proctor, Emiel van der Wiele, Tim Lazecki and Kazu Agune all picking up the price of a beer for their 27 point cards. Singaporean Ronnie Tan came second on his return to the Soi Buakhao based group with 29 points and Ann Silawong took the top prize with 33 points. Ladies are always in the frame at Phoenix.
In the top flight Chris Voller again found a place in the points with a level-par 36 point return, two behind runner-up Phil Knight’s 38 and in the wake of winner Rob Lamond. Rob keeps some of his best scores for this course and his gross of 74, giving him 39 points, is testimony to the Aussie golfer’s skill.
Tony Thorne took the 2’s pot for his sole birdie on the testing Ocean 5th par three. Organiser for the day, Chris Voller awarded the Booby Bevy to guest Frank Taylor for his paltry 18 point card during a round which also saw him inadvertently damage his sand wedge. Congratulations to all for weathering the heat and the greens and especially to the fine round by Rob Lamond.
Agony over for Andersson?
The Pattaya Golf Society tasted its first golf at Pattana on Thursday, April 30, when the group called to play a stableford competition over the B and C nines. The immediate impression was one of pleasure at seeing a course exquisitely designed and prepared, with lush fairways and extensive rolling greens which held good pace and consistency.
The backdrop of mountains added to the peace and serenity of the day as the two flights cut at eighteen and under left the first B tee on time. It takes time to learn a new course and such was the case as the golfers found course management was paramount. More visits were needed!
In the second flight Kazu Agune tied with Larry Ang for second on 31 points and for Singaporean Larry it marked his first top three finish in many rounds of trying. The flight winner was Shuichi Kodaka on 33 points.
In the top flight Chris Voller and Peter Ditz again came to the fore with a share of runner-up place on 36 points, a long way behind Mikael Andersson’s 40 point return. For Mikael it was a huge relief to get an anxious year out of his system which has seen his handicap increase from 5 to 12 as a result of dwelling too much on the technicalities of every shot, instead of thinking only “Hit the ball, stupid!” His winning smile was also a relief to all those who enjoy his company on the course.
Mikael. Chris and Peter all shared the top flight 2’s pot but yet again the second flight suffered a barren birdie day. At the start of the round John Mason stood within touching distance of Chris Voller for the PGS “Player of the Month” title but his shabby performance earned him nothing more than the Booby Bevy.
In the opinion of all the golfers, Pattana was remarkable value for money and was a course destined to feature prominently in future PGS schedules.
Voller victorious
at Pattana
Holiday crowds, holiday weather, holiday traffic...none of that for the Pattaya Golf Society on Saturday, 2nd May, as the group travelled to Pattana to take advantage of one of the best vfm rates in the area and play a stableford event over the B and C nines.
As previously, the group teed off from the yellow tees but found from the second tee they were advanced almost to the red boxes and the course, immaculate as it was, proved to be less of a challenge than expected. Such is “Thai style” on high days and holidays to speed play along but banning groups larger than four would be the logical and complete answer. However the competition went ahead as planned and scores were good.
Peter Ditz again completed a fine level par round giving him 36 points for fourth place, whilst Emiel van der Wiele found some form at last to share the runner-up berth with Wichai Tananusorn on 39 points. The current PGS “Player of the Month”, Chris Voller showed his class yet again with a finely honed gross 74 giving him 42 points for a huge win. His iron play throughout was superb and his front nine of level par gross saw two easy birdies on the par threes. Other 2’s winners included Peter Ditz, Ian Hart, Masanori Takano, Kazuo Takimoto and Peter Masters.
Ian Hart received the Booby Bevy after a front nine of twenty points crumbled to sand on the back giving him a 20 - 14 split.
Golf at Pattana? That’s the answer to public holiday frustrations on the Eastern Seaboard.

New faces make their mark

Golf from the Travellers Rest

Saturday’s winners: Jon Dean, Martin Richards with Ruby Lau and Larry Bland

Barry Hooper
Golf is an ideal sport for making contact with new people. Nowhere is that more so than in the international environment of Pattaya. This week was just such an example as the winner’s photo has four faces never put in the frame before.
Over the time that I have been reporting for the TRGG I have been fortunate to come into contact with many new faces. These I rarely forget. Names yes (they tell me that is a sign of old age) but not faces. Over the past couple of weeks I have seen many of our regular visitors returning home so it is so nice to see those new faces joining us. Long may it continue!
Monday, April 27, Bangpra - Stableford
1st Ito Akitoshi (9) 36pts
2nd Jon Dean (11) 36pts
3rd Donald Pearson (33) 35pts
4th Paul Mades (17) 35pts
Monday saw the group pay a visit to Bangpra and all the players taking part had handicaps under seventeen, bar two, so it was just one division and places to fourth.
It was our regular participant Ito Akitoshi who took the honours on the day after winning a count back over Jon Dean, both at thirty-six. Donald Pearson was third with thirty-five and he also won after count back, this time over Paul Mades.
Only the one ‘2’ recorded and that was from the boss himself, Fergus Brennan.
Thursday, April 30, Phoenix
(Mountain & Ocean) - Stableford
1st John Pegrum (13) 39pts
2nd Jon Dean (11) 38pts
3rd Donald Pearson (33) 37pts
4th Mike Sanders (9) 36pts
Yet another of our regular outings to Phoenix and, as always, the course was in excellent condition. It was a fairly low turnout so just one division.
A single point divided all the top four positions with John Pegrum taking the win ahead of Jon Dean, Donald Pearson and Mike Sanders in second, third and fourth respectively.
There were three 2’s on the day from Fergus and John P (at the fourteenth) and John O’Leary at the sixteenth.
Saturday, May 2, Green Valley - Stableford
1st Martin Richards (24) 39pts
2nd Larry Bland (15) 38pts
3rd Jon Dean (10) 37pts
4th Fergus Brennan (11) 34pts
Saturday was our first May outing to our now regular weekend venue at Green Valley, at a cost not to bettered. We had a small turnout but as mentioned in my opening paragraph many faces have returned home and new ones are appearing. That is why I have the pleasure of being able to add a new name to the winner’s listings of TRGG events.
That name is Martin Richards, who came home with a fine thirty-nine points and took it by just the one from one of our regulars, Larry Bland, with thirty-eight (he keeps on picking up the odd prize). In third was Jon Dean at thirty-seven (yet another new face to me) and that made for two seconds and a third in the one week. What is it they say, “Always the bridesmaid, never the bride.” He also picked up the 2’s with a fine putt at the twelfth, so not such a bad day for him.

Sus puts his name of the trophy

PSC golf from the Three Sisters Bar

The usual early worm was a bit late today but from wake up at 06:30 in the Thepprasit Road area to Pattaya Country Club tee box, 20 minutes. No names please. The usual suspects turned out and while it was quite warm the threatening thunderstorms bypassed Pattaya Country Club.

Sus Ige (left) holds the monthly trophy with runner up Richard Hall.

We need to do something about his handicap of 15 as Sus Ige came in with a nifty 38 points for first. Out of the same group was hard hitting Richard Hall who missed getting his name on the monthly trophy by one stroke, having come in with a respectable 37 points. Sus, as you might imagine, can find his name on monthly trophy at several locations over the years.
From Richard’s 37 the scores dribbled on down. Fortunately, Herbie Ishinaga brought in his regular and spicy hot dogs that everyone enjoyed along with various types of liquid refreshment.

Poms capture Roo Cup in a nailbiter

PSC Golf with the Outback Golf Bar

Joey’s column
Monday, April 27, Burapha - Stableford
With the aftermath Songkran long gone, a little bit of normality returned to the golfing front as 27 Outbackers embarked on the weekly visit to the Outback Golf Bar’s adopted ‘home course’. However, it was not quite so normal in terms of the course played; the unusual pairing of Belfry & Dunes, from the blues.
After his 41 points last week, Paul Greenaway must have fancied his chances of lifting the much coveted “Roo Cup” from the unbeaten holders, Capt’ Bob & Rosco; as he dropped his regular partner Eddie ‘the smudger’ Smith in favour of Bernie Stafford, aka sausage. Well, win they did, in an exciting close match that went right down to the last hole, well done the English! Afterwards, a saddened Rosco was seen having a quiet word with the “Roo”. Roll on the next challenge.
Paul also won Div A with the best score of the day followed by the defeated Capt’ Bob on 35 and his partner, Bernie with 34. Div B went comfortably to Pottsy with an excellent 37 points, four clear of his rivals, Frank O’Neill and Peter Marsh, both with 33.
A couple of welcomes to the new Outbackers today, namely John Kiley, Andy Sandbrook & Phil Waite and it’s goodbye for five weeks to Ian Heddle who returns to work off Brazil for a similar period of time.
There was a jackpot ‘2’ scooped by Ian Heddle.
Div A (0-15)
1st Paul Greenaway (12) 38pts
2nd Bob Philp (6) 35pts
3rd Bernie Stafford (15) 34pts
4th Jean Guy Gaudet (12) 33pts
Div B (16+)
1st Campbell Potts (19) 37pts
2nd Frank O’Neill (18) 33pts
3rd Peter Marsh (22) 33pts
4th Peter Allen (22) 30pts
Tuesday, April 28, Pattaya C.C. - Stableford
Thirteen Outbackers went to Pattaya Country Club for their Tuesday game. They found the usual friendly welcome and an almost deserted course. We were away 30 minutes before our allocated time and round in four hours or less. The rain on the previous day had given the course the fresh look.
Going out last but coming in first was ‘Big Norm’, Norm Martin (26) with a great 40 points and in second was last weeks winner ‘The Caddy’s friend’, Frank O’Neill (18) with 38 points. The third and fourth places and the two 2’s were shared by ‘The Pearce Boys’ with ‘Man about Town’, Alan (18) in third with 37 and ‘The Colonel’, Bob (13) in fourth with 35, winning on count back from Suzy Lawton.
Outback Golf Bar play at Pattaya Country Club every Tuesday at about 10 a.m.
1st Norm Martin (26) 40pts
2nd Frank O’Neill (18) 38pts
3rd Alan Pearce (18) 37pts
4th Bob Pearce (13) 35pts
Wednesday, April 29, Royal Lakeside - Stableford
Last here on the October 1, 2008, it was a shade disappointing to find the greens in the middle of being cored, but at least here the greens are large enough to do half the work at a time, allowing the pins to be placed on the unsanded areas. Give it another two or three weeks and the course should be excellent.
Twenty one Outbackers made the trip in well under an hour, to find a relatively quiet course enabling an early tee off and a round of excellent pace, particularly for the leading three-balls who, when seemingly were going to be held up by a Japanese four-ball, were courteously called through at the turn.
This course remains unrated by the PSC, except by yardage, making par here around 69.5; which looking at the overall scores (unusually containing only three of less than 30 points) gives a fair indication that it is a pretty easy course and the rating is about right.
Ray Dell (37pts) had a great back nine to win Div A by one from four players all with 36 points headed by Phil Waite and General Jack. In Div B, the guys were nowhere to be seen, as the girls made it a clean sweep for the podium; Orawan Sodok heading up on 38 with Suzi one back on 37 and Jum (34) beating Chris Dopp on count back.
There were a heap of ‘2’s from Ray Dell, Jack Moseley, Bob Philp, Pat Regan, Bruce Milner & Phil Waite.
Div A (0-13)
1st Ray Dell (13) 37pts
2nd Phil Waite (12) 36pts
3rd Jack Moseley (12) 36pts
Div B (14+)
1st Orowan Sodok (26) 38pts
2nd Suzi Lawton (21) 37pts
3rd Jum Karagit (23) 34pts
Thursday, April 30, Green Valley - Stableford
For the second week running, the Outbackers (14 today) had to endure a later than preferred tee time, however upon arrival at the course ahead of the scheduled time, the tee was deserted. Next week, and for the foreseeable future, the Outback is pleased to confirm a tee time of around 10 a.m., May 14 being an Outbacker Birthday Cup for Geoff Doody.
Geoff played today and was going well until he made the mistake of counting his points in the middle of the back nine, after that, off came the wheels! John Lawton bounced back from the doldrums, firing his lowest ever gross (87) and 39 points to beat Barry McIntosh by three, closely followed by Chris Davisson & Rick Evans both with 35.
The organiser for the day Chad, collected the only ‘2’: he’s getting a bit good at them!
1st John Lawton (18) 39pts
2nd Barry McIntosh (16) 36pts
3rd Chris Davisson (12) 35pts
4th Rick Evans (5) 35pts
Friday, May 1, Eastern Star - Stableford
The course was the only winner today, as none of the 12 Outbackers could score more than 30 points. The course was also a winner for keeping the holiday rate a sensible one, which is why the Outback were here. Reportedly in reasonable condition, although a little scruffy round the edges, it wasn’t a bad day out, but what happened to the golf?
Three players finished on 30 points, and no-one was more surprised than Alan Pearce when he walked in the bar to discover he had won. There were no ‘2’s, so Capt’ Bob had another task sorting out a four way count back of four players all with 28 points, which was headed by Mark Fisher, playing off 3.
NOTE: If you played this course, the Outback would like you to comment on our forum, outbackchat – topic,” course reviews”, which can be found on our website. This would help others as to the current condition of the courses in the area. For example:- value for money (green fee & cart etc), pace of play, condition of the fairways, condition of the greens, caddies, and drink stops & restaurant. Even if you played a different course, please send in your review for all to read. The more the merrier.
1st Alan Pearce (18) 30pts
2nd Tom Clark (14) 30pts
3rd Peter Gibson (22) 30pts
4th Dopp Chris (19) 29pts
5th Mark Fisher (3) 28pts
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.

Hemmingsen takes the Monthly Mug

PSC golf from The Café Kronborg

Derek Brook
Monday, April 27, Pleasant Valley – Stableford
The Pleasant Valley Golf and Country Club was host to a stableford competition in one flight. The course on the day was good condition with the rain showers of late really greening up all the holes.

Bjarne (right) presents the Monthly Mug to John Hemmingsen.

On the day Walter Baechli took first place on count back over Rick Bevington, both with 32 points. John Hemmingson was in third with 31 points and in fourth was Bill Plath on count back over Per Olaf Baarli, both with 30 points.
Thursday, April 30, Phoenix – Stroke/Monthly Medal
We do not play much strokeplay these days as it is so much easier to forget the bad holes than to let one bad hole destroy your day, but it is the purest form of the game, and it has its moments. Suffice to say we always get a good turnout for the prime competition’ at The Cafe Kronborg, and this day was no different, and despite the shortage of golfers around we still had a fine turnout.
Phoenix is a good course to play a medal tournament on and this day the test was the Mountain and Ocean nines, and as usual I played 17 holes well and totally blew up on my usual bogie hole. A couple of OB’s soon had me with a ‘No Return’ and this was despite the fact that a stableford competition would have seen me in with 36 points. Tough this stroke game!
Back at the Cafe Kronborg we announced the results and the scores were good if not great. In the A Flight, 0 to 19, the winner was Walter Baechli with a net 69 on count back over Marcel Wittwer in second while in third was Takeshi Hakozaki with a net 73.
In the B Flight the winner was Graham Buckingham with a net 72 ahead of Peter Whitehead with a net 73 and then a climb up the net system with Mick O’Connor in third with a net 79.
So to the winner of the Monthly Mug, and with a net 68 the winner was John Hemmingsen, well done John. T.T.F.N.

Last inning heroics leads to Bob’s team bagging the double

Everyone went home a winner! Front row (from left to right): Nick, Terry, Dan, Diego, Rocky (with bat), Shawn and Beck (shirtless); Back row (left to right): Peter, Spot, Odvar, Bob, John Stockton, Steve, mark (hat like a homey), John CF, Phil, and John Eden (showing off his long flowing locks).

Diego Wells
Contrasting last week’s Sunday Songkran struggle, The Pattaya Softballers again took to Jimmy’s field of dreams in Jomtien.
Just one week after stifling heat, and ridiculous amounts of wild water wonderment, the Pattaya boys fielded 17 players for our customary double header. The skies were grey and threatening, but the hearty lads still came to swing some bats.
Our Norwegian ship captain Odvar had brought a Harley riding buddy named Bob, who was eager to play in his first softball game in over two decades (isn’t it amazing what a late night pep talk at a bar can do). In honour of Bob’s courage or stupidity (depending on how you look at it), he and his fast talking amigo were awarded the Captaincy for the day and it proved to be one of the most dramatic doubleheader to date.
Game 1
What started as a white wash win for team Odvar, turned into a historic come from behind victory for Team Bob. Odvar’s boys hit the ball so well in the first few innings, with triples from Nick, Diego, John Stockton and Terry, as well as singles from Shawn, Dan and Peter.
They teed off on Team Bob, scoring 3 in the first and 7 in the third to take an almost insurmountable 10-3 lead. But Odvar’s team got complacent (or drunk) and could not hold their lead. Ahead 12-3 with 1 out in the bottom of the seventh, Bob’s team went wild with their bats. All of their players: John CF, John E, Rocky, Steve, Phil, Mark, Beck and captain Bob managed to strong arm singles, doubles and homeruns when they needed it most. They scored 8 runs, without getting a single out. Then with Mark and Beck on the corners, Phil hit the game winning double over the outstretched glove of Peter in left center field.
Team Bob had done the impossible, erased a 9 run lead in the bottom of the last inning of play. As MVP of the day Mark Reynolds put it “It was the best comeback, ever!” Final score: Team Bob 13, Team Odvar 12.
Game 2:
So how did Bob’s team follow up such an emotional, last minute victory? How about by coming from behind yet again, and pulling it out in the last inning to win both ends of the double header.
Yet again, team Odvar started strong, with a homer from Nick, John Stockton and Terry to lead by a score of 6-2 at the end of the third. But Team Bob was on a mission, as Spot replaced Steve in the line-up (he was officially traded for a bottle of vodka, but that is another story) and calmly crushed the ball with every at bat.
The score was tied at 9 going in to the last inning, when Mark, Beck, Rocky, Phil and Spot all got key hits to give their team 3 vital runs. Odvar’s team tried to spoil the party, but could only manage a single run in the bottom half of the seventh, as John Stockton flied out to Spot in right center field for the final out.
Final score was a second victory for Team Bob 12-10, in another exciting encounter of Pattaya softball.

Nick takes advantage of Steve’s meatball toss, with Beck at third, Phil at short stop, and MVP of the day, Mark ready in left field. Nick was the hitting MVP for Team Odvar, turning 4 homeruns into 3 triples and a single homer, with his cheetah like speed.

Reminder: If you are an athlete of any sort, (or were one many days ago), you are invited to join our fun bunch of softballers every Sunday at 1pm in Jomtien. Directions if coming from Pattaya: take Sukhumvit to soi 89 (just after Greenway Driving range) and turn left. Follow that road for 7 kms (it winds right 1km after the railway tracks) and turn left on soi 15. Less then 1km along that road, you will see our ball field on your left. If you would like more details, please email me at igolfwells @gmail.com or contact the Pattaya Sports Club and ask for Perry or John CF. See you on the diamond soon!

Brother D moves up from third to first

Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

200 Bowlers: Kran, Konrad, Ooy, Graham and Morn.

Konrad Foerg bowled a 533 series to lead Brother D to a three point win over Swethai and catapult them back into first place. Graham had a 229 game and 563 series for Swethai. Green Chilli remain in second place but they lost three points to VFW Post 9876.
Sala Thai Restaurant took all four points from Bavaria and knocked them out of first place. Antero Ronkainen bowled a 522 series for Bavaria. Mai Munsitha had a 534 series to lead Jack Tar to a four point sweep over Indiana. La Montgomery bowled a 519 series for Indiana.
Sabai Sabai Friday got back on the winning track with Nok Kennedy leading her team with a 547 series to a three point win over Canada. Ooy Pluemkamon had a 552 series for Canada. Kran Nielsen rolled a 541 series to lead Café Kronborg to a three point win over Café Ole.

Mickey Mouse Friday Night Dart League

Results & Standings May 1 (week 7)

The metropolitan area of Pattaya was hit by an electrical magnetic pulse on Friday evening; this can be the only explanation for the extraordinary dart result data that flowed into the Dart Result Command Centre on this evening.
The Stars team found their way to Mee Chew where Melly’s Crew won the game. Come the beer leg, out of the mist like an avenging angel stepped Pala (Stars). With the strength of 10 men (she needed to be strong as she carried the whole Stars team on her shoulders) she single handedly won the beer, even though she did not have a clue what she was doing!
The Posse’s ‘hollerin’ & ‘cussin’ was cut short at Palmers as the Palmers Crew took the game. After the break for food the Posse came out a shootin’ and OK Corral took the beer.
The customized golf buggy was spotted trundling along 3rd Road on the way to the Blue Mountain. Steve (Bunker) hit a 180, however Fon’s cunning plan was obviously more cunning than Mick’s cunning plan; the Coffee Shop Quartet taking both game & beer.
Cheers travelled to the dark side to play Team Lucky Time. Stan’s Boys & Girls put up a good fight worthy of a campaign medal but were eventually outplayed; Lucky Time taking both the honors. Little On (LT) bless her cotton socks, played for Cheers and almost caused the scribe severe embarrassment in the singles match by playing out of her cotton socks. Remind me not to give her away again!
At Squadron Lines, the Helicopter Airborne Assaulters led by Commander Richard awaited the arrival of the Sunshine Boys: The Commander eager to try out the newly arrived Close Quarter Combat Support Weapon. With St John’s Ambulance on standby, the game began. Steve (RS) went into dartaholic shock when the Helicopter took the game, the medics stepping in to administer first aid. When the Airborne Assaulters also took the beer from the Rising Sun there was the sound of something hitting the floor, followed by the shout “Get the paddles, charging 300’!