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“The Fox” outwits the chasing pack
Heesmkirk shows his class to secure victory in Platu Championship
Kevin Scott
The weekend of March 13/14 saw entries from
Italy, Denmark, Russia and Australia compete with the best Asian
teams to produce a truly international competition in the
Thailand Platu Open Championship 2010, raced off the Ocean
Marina Yacht Club in Jomtien. Good winds, ultra competitive
crews and plenty of sun made sure everyone enjoyed the fun, and
sportsmanship was also given a high premium, and although it was
very noisy at some of the marks almost all the teams competed
with racing, not protesting, in mind.
Rolf Heesmkirk, right, and his crew on “The Fox” race
to victory at the Thailand Platu One Design Open Championship in Pattaya,
Sunday, March 14.
This year the oganisers experimented with a full
practice day followed by a one day feeder event before the two day Open,
to give the crews who travelled a long way more value for money and four
days on the water. The Blue Seas Marine feeder event turned out to be a
big success with crews getting the benefit of serious racing but all
with an air of camaraderie and international spirit.
Thomas Sorensen from Denmark scored 3 bullets and a
second to pulverize the competition while Rolf Heeskirk on “The Fox” and
Jeremy Chase on “The Ferret” practiced being OCS! The Russian team on
“The Weasel” showed their potential and the professionals from Australia
also got up to speed.
And so onto the main event - the first round of the
Quantum Sails Platu Championship of Thailand 2010, The Thailand Platu
Open.
Rolf Heesmkirk showed us all why he was a previous
National Champion and equal first for the Open Championship in a
previous year by scoring 4 bullets on Day 1 of this year’s event. He was
able to stay out of trouble and with a fast boat and excellent tactics
he could also control the fleet.
The Russian team soon learned how to sail the courses
and were well in with a podium chance with 5,4,6,6. The Australian boys
were very fast but unfortunately an accident on board meant a dislocated
shoulder and an enforced change of crew, giving them 11,3,4,3. However,
“The Ferret”, the current Open champions, suffered an even bigger blow
‘before’ the start gun when their skipper, Scott Duncanson, was unable
to compete due to the actions of the red shirt demonstrations in
Bangkok. A hurried search for extra crew included Eduardo Barni, the
International Platu Class president who took over main from Jeremy Chase
who in turn took the helm. Results of 6,6,2,2 showed that they needed
two races to get into the groove.
Thomas Sorenesen meanwhile came all the way from
Denmark with his foredeck crew and built the rest of the team from
scratch. Results of 4,2,3,5 confirmed the potential he showed us all
during the earlier feeder event.
At the end of Day 1, Rolf on “The Fox” was on 4,
Thomas on “Stingray” was on14, Jeremy Chase on “The Ferret” was on 16
and the Australians on 21. With a drop to follow it was still all to
play for - provided “The Fox” could be tamed.
As Day 2 of the event dawned, the wind was really
picking up and was presenting massive unpredictable shifts which gave
the RO (Race Official) plenty to do. On one occasion his course had to
be changed 80 degrees within minutes of the gun. Only his experience and
patience meant he gave the competing crews good courses throughout the
two days and he should be congratulated on a job well done.
Rolf started the day by continuing his unbeatable
form and won race 5. Only when he saw the championship within his grasp
did he produce a 2 and a 10 and there was nothing anyone else could do
to beat him. The Australians produced a consistent 3,3,3 set of results
which put them third overall. The Danes produced 4,1,2 to secure a very
well earned second overall.
“The Ferret” suffered a few handling problems on Day
2 but got a consolation win in the last race, narrowly beating
“Stingray” to secure fourth overall. The Russian team suffered a main
halyard loss and missed two races but were otherwise always in the top
half of the fleet.
Finally it was good to see three ‘all Thai’ teams
competing and although the organizers are working hard to continually
lift the international element and raise the competitive level, they
also hope that Thai teams will continue to come and enjoy these events.
The next event in the series is The Top of The Gulf Regatta from 30th
April to 4th May at Ocean Marina Pattaya. NOR’s
and full Championship information can be found on www.OMYCsailing .com (Platu
section).
City crash in top of the table clash
MBMG International League 2009/10
Paul Frain
League leaders Pattaya City played the British Club
Casuals last weekend at Horseshoe Point with the Casuals sitting in
third place, eight points behind City. Both teams were fired up for the
match and City were out looking for revenge after being defeated by the
Casuals in Bangkok earlier in the season.
City started the stronger but could only pepper their
opponent’s goal with speculative shots that did little to trouble the
Casual’s keeper. The Bangkok team gradually began to establish a
foothold in the game and they went ahead midway through the first half
when a shot by one of their forwards found its way through a packed
defense and into the back of the Pattaya net.
From the kick off the Casuals missed the chance of
the match as their forward tried to lob the ball over the stranded City
keeper but he only succeeded in lofting it over the bar. This was a big
let off for the City who responded with a hard, low shot from Earnest
Dipita that beat the Casuals’ keeper and leveled the scores up at 1-1.
This gave City the confidence to get forward but chances went begging
and the Casuals defense held firm until half time.
After the break City picked up the tempo of the game
and were well on top, but the Casuals defense were giving the Pattaya
players no room and just cleared the ball anywhere whenever City
threatened. A superb cross found City’s Phillip Walter in space but he
headed against the Casuals’ cross bar and one got the feeling that City
might live to regret some of their earlier missed chances.
This was borne out shortly afterwards when Casuals
gained a corner from which their forward stole in past a static City
defense to head the ball home and make it 2-1 to the visitors. Worse was
to follow for City just two minutes later when Casuals played a number
of passes to split the City defense wide open and make it 3-1.
City went looking to get back into the match, but the
Casuals defense held firm until the last minute when Patrice Love’s shot
found the back of the net to make it 3-2, but it was too little too late
to salvage anything from the game.
Pattaya City now have just three games left and this
coming weekend will play the Bulls Head who are currently second in the
league.
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League Division 1 (March 21)
Pos. Team
P W D L F A +/- Pts.
1 Pattaya City
15 12 1 2 56 18 38 37
2 Bulls Head
14 10 2 2 43 24 19 32
3 British Club Casuals 15 10 2 3 44 28
16 32
4 Cosmos FC
16 9 2 5 32 22 10 29
5 Londoner FC
16 7 3 6 41 28 13 24
*Top 5 positions shown only* |
FC Nova lose important
points
Pattaya’s second division outfit FC Nova saw their
outside chances of a promotion place take a knock last Saturday when
they took on iPlay at the Pattana sports ground. A win was desperately
needed by the Pattaya team but an exciting game emerged with the score
line changing at regular intervals. FC Nova scored with the last kick of
the half to lead 3-2 at the break, however iPlay fought back strongly in
the second period and the match finished in a 4-4 draw.
FC Nova cannot afford to drop any more points against lower
opposition and with only three games to go the outside chance of
promotion might already have gone for this season. Their next match is
against seventh placed BSL Youth on Saturday, March 27.
Yacht training in Sattahip
Youngsters undergo basic boat handling skills at Dongtan
Beach.
Patcharapol Panrak
The Yacht Racing Association of Thailand has announced that
it is providing a summer training camp for young aspiring sailors at Dongtan
Bay in Sattahip. The Association hopes to use the camp to discover the
sailing talent of tomorrow as well as providing a useful recreation for
young people with too much free time on their hands during the school
holidays.
Apart from the summer training camp, the Yacht
Association is also offering 2 basic yacht courses for 2010; the Youth
course, and the public course.
The youth course is open for enrollment from March 23–26,
from 9:00 a.m. –4:30 p.m., and the swimming test is on March 26 at 1:00 p.m.
The course takes students through 15 days of training from March 27 – April
10.
The public course is open for enrollment from March 28 –
April 1, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and the swimming test is on April 1, at
1:00 p.m. Students will undertake 9 days of training from April 2 - 10.
The young recruits must be 8–14 years of age and prospective students can
apply with a copy of a house registration, an ID card, 2 one inch photos,
and 2,000 THB fee for the youth course, and 1,600 THB for the public course.
Applications and training are at the Yacht Association, Sattahip Division,
Dongtan Bay, Sattahip, Chonburi.
Chonburi governor honors
disabled athletes
The region’s disabled
athletes are presented with certificates by Chonburi Gov. Senee Jittakasem
at a ceremony on March 16, to mark their success at the National Disabled
Games in Trang last October when the team finished second overall.
Vimolrat Singnikorn
Chonburi Gov. Senee Jittakasem presented honorary certificates to nine
athletes who took second place at the National Disabled Games in Trang last
year.
Rev. Worawut Sarapan, licensee for the Redemptorist
School of Pattaya, noted the athletes’ trip to Trang was a cooperative
effort with the Redemptorist School arranging transportation, the
Audiovisual Education School sponsoring hearing-impaired athletes, the
Karunyawet Home for the Disabled taking care of the mentally challenged
participants and the Redemptorist School for the Blind shepherding their
charges.
Thanks to good teamwork, Worawut said, the Pattaya
delegation took 49 gold medals, 45 silver and 45 broze medals. That was good
enough for a second-place overall finish in a competition Pattaya teams have
won 10 times.
Senee said the province is looking forward to being the
host of the next two major sports competitions, the 39th
National Sports Competition Dec. 9-19 and the 29th
National Disabled Games Jan. 23-27, 2011. He said three venues in Chonburi,
Sriracha and Pattaya are being prepared for the events.
He added that the results of the October 2009 games will
boost the morale of disabled athletes and see them go for the gold in
earnest at the next meet. It also shows that Chonburi’s programs to help
disabled citizens integrate into society are working.
“We all know that crime, drugs and other vices are problems occurring in
youths and are the main problems of the country. They require cooperation
from all parties to solve them and keep youth safe,” Senee said. “Sports
activities are one alternative to support the youth to stay away from all
vices. The province will support all parties to play sports, which will
develop physical, moral, spiritual, and social aspects,” he added.
Pattaya Cricket Club taste first defeat
Bangkok Cricket Club are on their way to compiling a huge
233 for 5
from their 30 overs at Horseshoe Point, Sunday, March 14.
Pattaya Cricket Club hosted Bangkok Cricket Club a week last Sunday at the
gorgeous Horseshoe Point on what was a seriously hot and sunny afternoon. The
game was a 30 overs match starting at midday. PCC won the toss and elected to
bowl first having won their previous two matches successfully chasing down a
target.
On this occasion however, as the temperature rose so did
the scoring rate and soon the visitors, with some typically wristy and
Caribbean esk batting were racing to a score of huge proportions. Without
two of their main bowlers PCC struggled to offer any control and Rohit and
Ajay hit quick fire scores of 49 and 39 not out respectively. PCC stuck
manfully to their task and the innings closed on 233 for 5 after the
allotted 30 overs, with Samy being the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3
for 36 from his 6 overs.
Former Manchester United and England football player Steve Coppell,
right, takes time out from his vacation to lend his support to the Pattaya
Cricket Club. Here he poses for a photo with the PCC’s Earl Brown.
In reply PCC made a solid, if unspectacular start, with
Mark Harrison and John Giuffrida scoring 35 and 48 respectively. At a 130
for 2 PCC were well placed for strong finish but a combination of tight
bowling and frenzied fielding restricted the score to 181 for 9. Earl Brown
and team manager Elfrado saw off the final few deliveries to, in their eyes
secure the draw, but in all others eyes not reach the required target and
PCC lost by 52 runs.
Last weekend saw PCC take on the much heralded Asian Star
CC, again at what is fastly becoming a wonderful cricket ground at Horseshoe
Point. It was the same format as the previous week but this time around PCC
lost the toss and the opposition asked PCC to bowl first.
It was a similar story, as the opening batsmen put on 98
for the first wicket in rapid time. However, Leon Bouter, the Dutch
international left arm spinner spun some magic and PCC got themselves back
in the match. Now, whether it was the heat or the pressure is up for debate,
but the fielding deteriorated into a shambles, with a series of dropped
catches and missed run outs that cost vital runs and ASCC managed to finish
with 225 for 7 from their allotted 30 overs. There were useful contributions
from most batsmen but Wassiem, Dimple and Antu led the way.
PCC started badly as both openers and Hansie at number 3
were all dismissed with a score of only 37 on the board. The skipper Simon
Philbrook looked comfortable at number 4 and after some imperious shots
through the offside PCC looked in a good position to push for victory.
However, a perfect inswinging yorker saw off the skipper and after Salman
went for a determined 47 PCC finally closed their innings at 164 for 8,
losing by 61 runs.
The next fixture at Horseshoe Point is the start of the
Pattaya International Cricket Sixes Tournament on the 7th
April and concluding with finals day on Saturday 10th
April. The tournament is between 16 teams from around the world and promises
to be a great fun event for players and supporters alike. PCC have two teams
entered and we would like as much support as possible!
For more information on Pattaya Cricket Club, check out the website at
www. pattayacricketclub.com.
The Pattaya Cricket Club and Asian Star Cricket Club players pose for a
photo following the match in Pattaya last weekend.
Griffiths storms home
at Eastern Star
Jomtien Golf with the IPGC
Monday, March 15, Rayong
C.C. – Stableford.
With no one else around, the seven groups of golfers teed
off well ahead of schedule and despite a couple of heavily sanded greens and
a few lightly covered ones, the course at Rayong C.C. was enjoyed by all.
The best score of the day came in from Terry Redding in
Division 2, winning the flight with 37 points. ‘Count Back’ Burnie had no
back nine contestant this time and took second place one point behind the
winner, while Darren Steffes finished third with 33 points.
Playing together in group three, Bill Hewitt won Division
1 with 36 points while Keith Hector finished two points behind in second
place. Andy Mills took third spot after beating Barry Stirling on an 18/17
back nine count back after they both finished on 33 points.
An amazing four rollovers ensued to Pattana on Wednesday
in the ‘2’s competition in Division 2, while with two rollovers in Division
1 there were four winners today; Don Head, Keith Hector, Arvo Narep and
Bryan Rought.
Near Pins went in course order to Miss Nang, Raivo
Velsberg and Terry Redding at the 5th; Raivo Velsberg
and Ken Foster at the 7th; Don Head and Rudi Schaefer
on the 12th; and to Bryan Rought and David Phillips at
the 16th.
Wednesday, March 17,
Pattana – Stableford.
It appeared to be a perfect day, weather wise, as we left
Siam Cats in Jomtien but as we turned onto the 331 the skies began to darken
in the direction we were heading. As we approached Amata the heavens finally
opened and visibility went down to about 25 metres as torrential rain came
down. We were all left wondering if we would still get a game today! When we
reached Pattana however the sun was out with only a few clouds around. There
were a few spots of rain standing on the first tee but they dispersed after
about 5 minutes.
We had 9 groups out today playing the A and B courses,
which brought a sigh of relief from many for this order of play. Raivo
Velsberg won the top flight with a solid 34 points ahead of Frank Kelly and
John Mcloone who both recorded 31 point rounds; Frank took second place
courtesy of a better back nine.
In the second division it was a close contest between
Cully Monks and Jim Connelly for first place after they both tied on 33
points. Cully finally got the nod with a better 19/15 count back. Arvo Narep
meanwhile took third place on 31 points.
Joe Kubon was the joint top scorer of the day with 35
points to win the third division ahead of Darren Steffes (34pts) and Ian
Hart (31pts). Finally to the Ladies flight where Miss Kung proved too hot to
handle and was an easy winner with 35 points ahead of Nar Hector in second
place on 31.
Near Pins in course order went to Andy Mills (A3); Miss
Nang, Jim Connelly and Joe Kubon (A8); Miss Kung, Barry Stirling and Joe
Kubon (B3); and Raivo Velsberg and David Phillips (B7)
As expected on this course the ‘2’s were hard to come by
and there were none in Division 1 and with four rollovers in Division 2,
hopefully there will be some smiles at Plutaluang next Monday. Miss Kung
recorded the only Ladies ‘2’ in three months with a birdie on the third hole
on the B course.
Back at the presentation there was a warm welcome to
Terry Cowell after his return from the UK and also to newcomers Miss Kung in
the ladies division and Andy Baber in Division 1.
Friday, March 19, Eastern
Star – Stableford.
We were told there was a 60 per cent chance of rain in
this area today and there were many dark clouds in the distance as we
approached Eastern Star. These soon dispersed however as we walked towards
the first tee and the first group teed off bang on time.
A hot and sultry day was endured by all, but this did not
stop Alan Griffiths with 21 points on the back nine from winning Division 1
with 38 in total and two ahead of Barry Traynor in second place. Mikael
Andersson filled out the podium in third with 34 points. After six weeks in
the doldrums in the UK, Terry Cowell returned to score 6 points on the front
nine and 21 on the back to perhaps put him back in the picture next week!
Frank Weiand finished third in Division 2 with 31 points,
Jim Lane was second on 33 and the winner with 34 points was Dennis Scougall.
In the Ladies flight Miss Nom was not a happy chappie,
losing out on a 15/19 count back to Miss Noi after they both tied on 33
points, but they are still on speaking terms.
The Eastern Star ‘2’s competition, which goes from week
to week, was shared today in Division 1 by Grant Cadell after his birdie on
the 3rd and Alan Howell who birdied the 13th.
There are three rollovers in Division 2 to next Friday and unbelievably
there were no nearest the pins today in Division 2 on any par three.
Elsewhere near pins went to Grant Cadell (No3); Barry
Traynor (No6); Alan Howell (No13); and Miss Nom and Dennis Scougall (No17).
Sports Bag
“Buyer Beware”
Dear Editor
I have been accused recently of having a weekly whinge in
my sports reports at something or other in connection with golf. I suppose
this is no different except there is a moral to the story so I beg you to
read on.
Recently a group of players asked advice as to what
course they might visit in the Pattaya area, something that would offer them
a challenge. A name of a course was supplied so off they went for the day.
I have no wish to name and shame them here, but on
meeting them the following day I asked how things had gone only to be
advised that they had a terrible day because all the greens had been heavily
dressed with sand and were virtually unplayable and that they would never be
returning to the club again.
My first thought was that you did say that you wanted a
challenge. But on a more serious note I asked if they had spoken to anyone
at the club on the day. They responded no as they did not want to cause any
fuss.
I contacted someone that I knew at the club by e-mail as
to what had been reported to me and asked why the players had not been
advised of the state of the greens before play. I was told that the club had
notice boards on display in the foyer area of the club giving information
like costs etc., and that a notice regarding the condition of the greens
read “top soil.”
I was at a loss on what to think, as I must admit that
the term “top soil” does not readily imply itself to me as heavy sanding. I
pointed out to the course that I thought their notice was not very clear and
suggested that maybe they should change the text to read “top dressed’ or
“top dressed/sand”. I am not sure if that will happen.
My other thought was just how many golfers actually look
at the signs in a club foyer unless of course they say something like “free
golf” or special offer.” However, the moral of the tale is really “Buyer
Beware”, as you are never really sure what you are going to get until you
get out on the course, do you.
Barry Hooper
Russell Exley has best of the week
IPGC golf from The Haven
Monday, March 15,
Pattana B & C - Stableford
Div. 1 (0-15)
1st Alan Hanlon (12) 36pts
2nd Julie Donnestad (3) 35pts
3rd Alan Griffiths (12) 35pts
4th Rick Schramm (9) 35pts
Div. 2 (16+)
1st B.J. Smith (24) 37pts
2nd Jun Ishihara (16) 36pts
3rd Shuichi Kodaka (18) 34pts
4th
Mike Sanders (19) 30pts
This course is starting to play a lot shorter now
that the wet weather has eased up, with the ball taking some roll off
the tee and the greens holding still. This all made for a much easier
day for the players which left the CSS at 72 for the day.
Alan Hanlon made sure it was a happy last day for a
while with The Haven, as he kept it on the short stuff for most of the
day and played the rest fairly steadily to return a level par round and
take the win by one from a three-way tie in second, in the first
division. The podium placings were sorted out by a count back with Julie
Donnestad taking it on the back six by a better score of 11 to 10 over
Alan Griffiths after they had both tied on 17 on the nine. Rick Schramm
was consigned to fourth place with the worst of the three back nines at
16.
The second division was also very tight with B.J.
Smith at last coming back to playing off his handicap and taking the top
spot by a single stroke from Jun Ishihara in second. Shuichi Kodaka took
third a couple of shots behind and four in front of Mike Sanders, who
won the count back with Stephen Lewis by 15 to 14.
There were no 2’s in the second division but Dave
Stockman, Russell Exley and Julie Donnestad shared the rollover in the
first division.
Before presenting the prizes The Doc welcomed back
members Greg Gawron and Paul Simpson and also had farewells for Alan
Hanlon, Bob Heath and Jim Slattery.
Wednesday, March 17,
Green Valley - Stableford
Div. 1 (0–16)
1st Russell Exley (8) 40pts
2nd Julie Donnestad (3) 38pts
3rd Jun Ishihara (16) 38pts
4th Dave Stockman (6) 35pts
Div. 2 (17+)
1st Orawan Meeraka (33) 38pts
2nd Shuichi Kodaka (18) 34pts
3rd Stephen Lewis (21) 30pts
4th
Ole Stamnes (30) 29pts
Once again two divisions were required with the cut
coming at 16 as many of the low handicappers are away or having returned
home, but the standard was still of a high order with three of the top
spots in the first division taken by single figure players.
They were led in by Russell Exley, who is starting to
make another run for a category 1 handicap, with a score that was both
good enough to win and also attract a cut of a shot for next week’s
competitions, at four under handicap, with a round that did not have a
six in it.
Julie Donnestad has already reached the lowest
handicap category and is getting ever closer to that scratch rating with
another good result that included a gross 35 over the inward half to
take second place with a better count back of 20 over Jun Ishihara at 19
in third. Dave Stockman just edged out four other players for fourth
spot with a back nine of 20.
In the second division Orawan Meeraka took her first
win out of Soi 13 after many attempts and deservedly attracted a good
round of applause for taking her division by four points from Shuichi
Kodaka in second. Stephen Lewis took his second podium of the week
another four points back and one ahead of Ole Stamnes, who just scrapped
on to the prize list in his last outing before returning to Norway for a
rest.
Yasuo Suzuki had the only ‘2’ in the first division
to sweep the pool, and Jun Ishihara did the same in the second division.
Back at The Haven Paul Hartley, Bruce Kusyk and John
Dahlseng were welcomed back and there was a farewell for Ole Stamnes.
Friday, March 19,
Khao Kheow - Stableford
1st Yasuo Suzuki (12) 39pts
2nd Rick Schramm (9) 38pts
3rd Julie Donnestad (3) 37pts
4th Russell Exley (8) 36pts
5th
Stephen Lewis (21) 36pts
With the season almost at a close, the numbers are
starting to drop, but there were almost enough for two divisions (30
players) for the always popular regular visit to Khao Kheow off the
yellow tees, arguably the best course that we play.
Yasuo Suzuki is a very popular player and an even
more popular winner if the attendance at the prize giving was any
indication, with only one of the day’s contestants missing when a very
bewildered Yasuo blew the horn following the announcement of his latest
win. He remained slightly shell shocked well into the evening and only
recovered after the bar had provided a special free issue to those
remaining, of Yakitori chicken specially marinated in sake, and downing
several more beers.
Rick Schramm took second place with a two under
handicap round to leave Julie Donnestad, again under par, in third, a
shot back and taking her third prize of the week.
Russell Exley returned another solid card at level to
claim fourth place with a better count back of 18 to 16 over Stephen
Lewis who thus just missed out his third podium in succession but could
still claim to have had a good week.
Rick Schramm scored the only ‘2’ in the first
division and Arthur Todd had the lone one in the second division.
Prior to the presentations Ian Hedley, Jim Donaldson,
Tony Rose, Satoru Shibata and Masamoto Kuramechi were welcomed as new
members and Arthur Todd and Kinya Akiyama were welcomed back. There were
also farewells for Kaneo Watanabe and Jun Ishihara.
Stu Rifkin goes from penthouse to outhouse
PSC Golf from the Café Kronborg
Peter Blackburn
Monday, March 15, Pattana
B & C – Stableford
Welcome back to Dave Neal from Birmingham, UK and
greetings to 6 handicapper Michael Winterburn from Vancouver, Canada. The
numbers were once again down as is to be expected at this time of year and
29 of us assembled at Café Kronborg in readiness for the trip to Pattana.
The Admiral’s thumb was still painful so he decided to rest it for the week
and resume next Monday.
Frank Pilkington, left, receives the Café Kronborg
Monthly Mug from Bjarne.
Having departed spot on 0815 we arrived at the classy
Pattana 50 minutes later and as usual went through the arduous process of
once more having each of our PSC membership cards photocopied as we paid our
green fees. If someone could please explain why this process is necessary it
would be greatly appreciated.
The course did not appear to be overly busy and our first
group was able to tee off 20 minutes ahead of schedule at 0940. The golf
course was as usual in great shape although the greens were at times
inconsistent where speed is concerned but other than that it was a pleasure
to play this fine course.
Playing off the yellow tees shortened the holes somewhat
and that was fairly obvious as the scorecards came in afterwards,
particularly in A Flight. It was rather hot with little wind so several
stops for drinks were necessary but we managed to complete our round in four
and a half hours.
Aussie Stu Rifkin took out the A Flight with a whopping
43 points from the colorful Walter Baechli who also had a great score of 41
points. Canadian Michael Winterburn finished in third place and fourth &
fifth places were decided by a count back with yours truly just edging out
Brian Gabe.
Veteran Hugh O’Donnell was victorious in the B Flight
over Frenchman Joseph Bensoussan with Jan Lovgreen in third spot. A
three-way count back resulted in Graham Buckingham just missing out to John
Dahlseng who finished fourth and Mike Winfield fifth.
Stu Rifkin’s recruitment drive resulted in many new
members into the “Compass Club” and the hat was awarded to Dave Neal on a
count back from Carole Kubicki.
A Flight
1st Stu Rifkin (17) 43pts
2nd Walter Baechli (17) 41pts
3rd Michael Winterburn (6) 38pts
4th Peter Blackburn (14) 36pts
5th Brian Gabe (16) 36pts
B Flight
1st Hugh O’Donnell (23) 38pts
2nd Joseph Bensoussan (19) 37pts
3rd Jan Lovgreen (22) 35pts
4th John Dahlseng (18) 34pts
5th Mike Winfield (21) 34pts
Near Pins: B3 Robert Christensen, B7 Graham
Buckingham, C2 John Dahlseng, C7 Mike Allidi.
Thursday, March 18,
Phoenix Ocean & Mountain –Monthly Mug/Stroke
Numbers were down somewhat again with just 24 golfers
ready to battle it out for the Café Kronborg Monthly Mug. The Admiral
decided to give his injured thumb the full week off and will be back playing
with us next Monday at Treasure Hill.
Welcome to Mashi Kaneta who is becoming a bit of a
regular with us just lately and good to see Frank “Turbo” Pilkington and
Henry O’Brien joining us.
Departing Café Kronborg right on time at 0815 we arrived
at Phoenix twenty-five minutes later and were resigned to the fact that we
would have quite a wait before our 1000 tee off time. However, persistence
with the Starter eventually paid off and we managed to get our first group
away at 0950.
The weather was very hot with a breeze appearing now and
again but the course was as ever in great shape and the greens were firm and
true. Every available opportunity was taken to keep up our fluid intake up
and we managed to complete our round in just under four and a half hours.
The Café Kronborg Monthly Mug was well won by visitor
Frank “Turbo” Pilkington with a net 68. Mashi Kaneta was victorious in the A
Flight, winning on a count back from Doug Maiko. The consistent Richard
Kubicki finished in third place with Per-Olav Baarli beating yours truly on
a count back for fourth place.
B Flight was won by Carole Kubicki with Graham Buckingham
finishing in second place. Jan Lovgreen was third and Irishman Henry O”Brien
finished fourth.
After his 43 points on Monday Stu Rifkin went from the
penthouse to the outhouse and was awarded the “Compass Hat” for his efforts
on the day.
Monthly Mug
1st Frank Pilkington (20) net 68
A Flight
1st Mashi Kaneta (11) net 71
2nd Doug Maiko (16) net 71
3rd Richard Kubicki (12) net 73
4th Per-Olav Baarli (18) net 76
B Flight
1st Carole Kubicki (27) net 74
2nd Graham Buckingham (24) net 75
3rd Jan Lovgreen (22) net 76
4th Henry O’Brien (18) net 77
Ray Rogers
Scramble 2010
Another year has passed and we have just six weeks until the Ray Rogers
Memorial Birthday Four Person Scramble scheduled for Thursday, May 6 at
Plutaluang South & North layouts with a green fee of just 400 baht.
Presentation of prizes and food to be back at Ray’s house around the pool
afterwards. The sign-up sheet goes up on the board at Café Kronborg on April
20 with the entry fee of 500 baht per person to be placed in the box at sign
up.
Lee rips it up
at Mountain Shadow
PSC golf from The Bunker Bar
Monday, March 15,
Greenwood - Stableford
Playing stableford, Don McPherson went one better
than he did on the previous Friday by winning the B Flight, narrowly
beating PJ by one point and, wife Jackie kept it in the family by taking
third place.
Friday’s A Flight winner Colin Greig, left,
celebrates with Gordon Melia.
The cut was made at handicap 18 which put Laurence
Harding in the A Flight but that didn’t worry him, Laurence beat Steve
Coppell by a point and Gerry Cooney claimed third place a point further
back.
A Flight
1st Laurence Harding (18) 35pts
2nd Steve Coppell (12) 34pts
3rd Gerry Cooney (13) 33pts
B Flight
1st Don McPherson (21) 33pts
2nd PJ Redmond (19) 32pts
3rd Jackie McPherson (21) 29pts
Near Pins: Tony Robbins, Gerry Cooney, Steve Coppell and Geoff Cox.
Friday, March 19,
Mountain Shadow - Stableford
John Lee had the best round of the day at Mountain
Shadow, winning the B Flight with an amazing 43 points! Laurence Harding
took the runner up spot after beating Jackie McPherson, who’s playing
some good golf lately, on a count back.
Colin Greig just beat Keith Smithson by a point to
win the A Flight and Gerry Cooney finished third again with 33 points.
A Flight
1st Colin Greig (13) 36pts
2nd Keith Smithson (1) 35pts
3rd Gerry Cooney (13) 33pts
B Flight
1st John Lee (22) 43pts
2nd Laurence Harding (18) 30pts
3rd Jackie McPherson (21) 30pts
Near Pins: John Lee, Laurence Harding, Keith Smithson and Don
McPherson.
Gavin lands the medal
PSC golf from Lewiinski’s
Sunday, March 14, Green
Valley - Stableford
A Flight
1st Paul Bray (5) net 73
2nd Mark Wood (11) net 73
3rd Adi Mayer (6) net 75
B Flight
1st Gavin Knox (13) net 68
2nd Mark Napier (8) net 70
3rd Brad Dippie (19) net 72
Ladies
1st Sim Davis net 72
Near Pins: No 2 Peter Henshaw, No 9 Roll over,
No12 Jack Spencer and No16 Ian Grant.
Sunday’s medal winners: Sim Davis, left, and Gavin Knox,
Green Valley was laid out a little different this Sunday
as the scores might indicate, also the greens were lightning fast and most
tees were further back than normal. The players had to contend with a strong
wind and the extreme heat, but it suited Gavin ‘The Brylcream boy’ Knox down
to the ground. Gavin, who is on a roll at the moment, posted a winning net
68 to advance to the gold medal later in the year.
John ‘the Big Easy’ Hartigan nearly made it two medals in
a row as he was just two strokes back in second place. The young kiwi Brad
Dippie filled the flight a further two shots back.
There were no fireworks in the ‘big boys’ flight as Paul
Bray and Mark Wood were knotted on net 73, with Paul’s inner nine giving him
the flight win. Adi Mayer rounded out the flight two shots adrift.
Sim ‘Sugar babe’ Davis joined Gavin in the gold medal,
posting a fine even par round to win the Ladies Medal
One wonders what was on Christy ‘good’ Knights mind as he
turned up at the presentation in his dancing gear. Maybe it was the thought
of a tango with Mango.
Monday, March 15, Mountain Shadow - Stableford
1st Fergus Obrien (23) 34pts
2nd Pat Hanafin (12) 30pts
3rd Brian Cooper (25) 29pts
Irishmen ruled this day as long time vacationers Fergus
O’Brien and Pat Hanafin took the first and second step on the podium. Brian
‘Mini’ Cooper rounded out the flight and Fergus made sure it was his day as
he posted the only ‘2’.
Wednesday, March 17, St. Andrews - Stableford
A Flight
1st Pat Reagan (10) 40pts
2nd Gavin Knox (13) 38pts
3rd Marc Napier (7) 38pts
B Flight
1st Lou Zig Zag (20) 38pts
2nd Jum Karagit (18) 37pts
3rd Jim Elphick (23) 36pts
Near Pins: No 3 Marc Napier, No 5 Jum Karagit, No 10
Peter Henshaw, No 17 Gavin Knox.
As the storm clouds gathered, the Lewiinski’s gang teed
off on the tough St Andrews track for the annual St Patrick’s Day bash, and
perhaps it was only right that an Irish man named, you got it, Patrick,
should post the day’s best score, a scintillating 40 points using only
sixteen of the eighteen holes. Gavin ‘The Brylcream Boy’ got the better of
Marc Napier on a count back as they both posted 38 points for second and
third in that order.
Lou har sip Zig Zag won the minor flight and a free taxi
to the airport (pity he missed the flight) with a steady 38 points, Jum
‘Sugar babe’ Karagit took second a shot adrift, and Jersey Jim Elphick
filled the flight a further shot back.
Jum Karagit, Marc Napier and Seamus Cotter shared the
‘2’s pot. The ‘Brylcream Boy’ won nearest the pin on hole 17 but failed to
register a score on the hole.
Spare a thought if you will for Dominic Downing whose
wife’s ball hit his ball with her approach shot as his lay near the green on
the first hole and knocked it on to the green. Dominic replaced the ball and
incurred a two shot penalty. A par on that hole would have given him second
place in the top flight. To cap it all Dominic and Anne were celebrating
their Ruby wedding anniversary; Dominic gave his lovely wife tickets for a
five day stay on Kho Samui and Anne gave Dominic a rule book.
Back at Lewiinski’s, St Pat’s Day was celebrated in good
fashion with plenty of sherbets. The Lou-iinski’s free draw was drawn as the
winner walked in the bar, none other than the Captain himself Seamus Cotter.
The Jing Jai kids benefitted to the tune of 35,000 baht.
Friday, March 19, The Emerald - Stableford
A Flight
1st Marc Napier (7) 39pts
2nd Eddy Beilby (15) 35pts
3rd Dominic Downing (12) 35pts
B Flight
1st Geoff Kubas (18) 39pts
2nd Peter Henshaw (17) 33pts
3rd John Heaney (18) 32pts
Marc Napier was the only golfer in the senior flight to
better his handicap; Marc put together a fine 39 points to win the ‘big
boys’ flight and co man of the match honors. Marc left the lower steps of
the podium to be sorted out by count back between Eddy ‘the Eagle’ and
Dominic ‘the Rule Book’ Downing, both carding 35 points. Anne had the day
off.
Geoff ‘Elvis’ Kubas hit all the right notes to win the
junior flight and co man of the match as he equaled Marc’s senior flight
total. Peter ‘The President’ put together 33 points for second spot, his
card showing three no scoring holes. John Heaney filled the flight a shot
back.
Paul Bray and Vic Hester split 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 Colin on 089 826 0764. Transport is
provided.
Hoare wins by seven clear
IPGC Sunday Golf at Green Valley
Sunday, March 14 –
Stableford
Div. 1
1st Russell Exley 34pts
2nd Charles Sheppard 32pts
3rd John Sewell 31pts
Div. 2
1st Alec Hoare 43pts
2nd Shaun Skeehan 36pts
3rd
Russell Gilroy 33pts
A busy day as usual with the course playing well saw
Russell Exley take the first division in fine style following a doughty
battle with the evergreen Charles Sheppard. John Sewell, playing off his 6
handicap, took third place on count back with a steady 31 points from Steve
Mulberry and Jeremy Massey. Steve, never far from the leaders, just edged
Jeremy who is enjoying a well deserved break from his seafaring duties.
In the second division Alec Hoare scorched away from the
opposition with a mighty 43 points. Shaun Skeehan followed with a very
respectable 36 points from Russell Gilroy in third place.
The ‘2’s were shared by Russell Gilroy and John Sewell.
Sunday, March 21 -
Stableford
Div. 1
1st Wayne Waywood 36pts
2nd Alec Hoare 35pts
3rd Jeremy Massey 35pts
4th Charles Sheppard 34pts
Div. 2
1st Richard Dobson 40pts
2nd Wayne Harman 40pts
3rd Russell Gilroy 35pts
4th Don
Everett 35pts
Pleasant playing conditions set the scene for a lovely
day of golf on Sunday. In the first division Wayne Waywood took the spoils
with a steady round of 36 points. He was closely followed by Alec Hoare, who
is rarely far off the pace, and today pipped Jeremy Massey on count back,
both on 35. Jeremy is finding his land legs after a spell of sea duty and is
becoming a regular on the podium. Charles Sheppard was only a further point
away in fourth place, beating the ever popular Irishman Joe McArdle on count
back over the back 6.
Richard Dobson, past Scottish Motoring Champion, was in
overdrive today taking the second division chequered flag by a whisker from
Wayne Harman. Both players scored a magnificent 40 points each and were only
separated on count back. Russell Gilroy took third place on count back from
Don Everett, completing a good day for Western Australia.
The 2’s were shared by Richard Dobson, Jeremy Massy, and
Robert Hanson.
The presentations were held at the Golf Centre Bar where
hosts John and Geoff, assisted by their bevy of beautiful ladies, took
excellent care of the many golfers. For further details on Sunday IPGC Golf
at Green Valley, phone Russell Exley 084 782 4582.
Pilkington wins
by a street at Greenwood
PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s
Tuesday’s top four: Derek Brook, Mike O’Brien,
Frank
Pilkington and Don Carmody.
Thomas Cotton
Tuesday, March 16,
Greenwood G.C. - Stableford
Lately at Tropical Bert’s more and more golfers have been
turning away from meat due to its very deleterious effects it has on one’s
health and libido. Most golfers at Bert’s are way past worrying about their
libidos, but their health is still important, sometimes even more important
than how much they are paying for a round of golf.
Anyways, increasingly we find that the sight of a bright
green fairway is enough to get the juices flowing and for the scores to
start rising. And so it was a week last Tuesday as the herbivores once more
put on a dazzling display of golfing prowess, with Frank PIlkington leading
the herd and your correspondent straggling behind. Another famous herb,
Motown Man, Brian Gabe, however, finished out of the points; it was rumored
that he had a hot dog over the weekend.
This day our numbers were augmented by some members from
the British Legion whom our Captain had persuaded to join. But amongst the
shrinking group of carnivores at Bert’s, Mashi really struggled and his
playing partner, Steve Hamstad was heard to say that he was disenthralled
with Mashi’s play. This was the term Lincoln used on General McClellan after
the Battle of Antietam just before firing him. However, Mashi is still
leading Bert’s for the “Golfer of the Year” award.
A Flight (0-18)
1st Mike O’Brien 34pts
2nd Derek Brook 34pts
3rd Richard Kubicki 34pts
B Flight (19-up)
1st Frank Pilkington 39pts
2nd Don Carmody 32pts
3rd Thomas Cotton 32pts
Near Pins: John Binns, Rick Holmes, DB, Steve Hamstad.
Long Putts: DB, Steve Hamstad, Frank Pilkington, Jack Robertson.
Fischer beats the weather and the field
PSC golf from the Three Sisters Bar
Mother Nature had mercy on the golfers from Three Sisters
this past 17th of March (St. Patrick’s Day) at the
Pattaya Country Club.
Wednesday winner Michael Fischer, left, with runner-up
Dale Murphy.
Fifteen players began teeing off at 0630 with heavy
overcast skies keeping the temperature down and a slight breeze making for a
really nice golf outing. Some portions of the fairways were soaked while
several greens seemed to need watering. As the last group came off the skies
opened up and a real gully-washer came down.
Sheltered back at Caddy Shack II, Herbie Ishinaga provided snacks and
spicy dogs for the hungry players. A tally of the cards showed Michael
Fischer coming in first on 36 points with Dale Murphy close behind with 35.
Bob Benda also had 35 points but lost on the count back. Sus Ige, Arnold Van
DerGraaf, Jim Hern and Gordon McKnight chased the leaders to no avail.
Mark Thomas tames
Siam Old Course in the rain
Panita’s Golf Bar (Siam Golf Club Members Bar)
Despite a very wet start to last Wednesday’s golf day at
Siam Old Course from Panita’s Bar, Mark Thomas was up to the task and shot a
magnificent 73 gross (net 68) in the wet conditions. Mark, who plays off a 5
handicap, did not let the very wet conditions affect his game with 3
birdies, 2 bogies and 1 double adding up to a fantastic 40 points to win
comfortably and leave second placed Micky Leighton (34pts) and Nicky
Falconer (32pts) well in his wake, to take the top spot, which is quite a
common occurrence these days for Mark. At least he can look forward to his
new handicap now!
Wednesday winner Mark Thomas, centre, with runner up
Micky Leighton, right, and third placed Nicky Falconer, left.
Les Charles puts the
Aussies on top at Siam
Australian based Les Charles headed the field last
Friday, March 19, a day that saw a vast improvement in the weather at the
Siam Old Course. Les led the pack home with a total of 35 points to hold off
the challenges of Roger Rush and Garry Blackburne, both with 33 points but
with Roger taking second on count back. This was the first time that Les has
won this year and he is obviously getting back on top of his game. After the
game all the players enjoyed complimentary Pizza at Panita’s Bar.
Panita’s Bar golf group are now playing at Siam Old Course every
Wednesday and Friday at 10.00am, Plus! Every Monday for the next 4 weeks at
10.30am, just come along to the bar and register to play (limited space). In
addition to this, from April Panita’s Bar are also organizing a Sunday
morning Medal Day at the Old Course, open to all members and guests, So come
along and put your name down. Happy Golfing!
Meldrum makes hay on St. Patrick’s Day
PSC golf from Mulligans Lakeside
Monday, March 15,
Plutaluang – Stableford
Off to Plutaluang on Monday where we played the South &
East course which was in good condition although the greens were slow.
With one flight it was tight at the top and first place
went to Derek Waterworth (H/cap 33) with 33 points and 16 on the back nine
to just edge out Tony Chetland (18) into second place on count back. Jim
Fortune (24) took third place with 32 points and in fourth was Graham
Hisiket (12) with 31.
Near pins went to Keith Ken Graham and Ian.
Wednesday, March 17,
Rayong C.C. - Stableford
For St. Patrick’s Day it was off to Rayong C.C. where the
course was in good condition and the greens medium fast but running very
true.
With two flights (0-21) & (22-up) it was in the B Flight
that the best score was recorded, Alex Meldrum (36) coming home in first
place with a fine 40 points. Second spot went to Chris Gee (22) with 34
points and in third was Brian Ferrigno (24) with 29.
A Flight was very tight with Ian Painter (19) taking the
spoils on 34 points, beating Ken Hole (16) and Paddy Devereux (21) on count
back, Ken getting the nod for second place.
Near pins went to Paddy Chris Brian and Chris.
After the golf it was back to Mulligans for some food and
great entertainment and a good day was had by all.
‘General’ Jack up to the challenge
The 4th Outback Golf Bar Chiang Mai Challenge
Monday, March 15, Alpine
Resort CM - Stableford
The Chiang Mai connection continues with a record 64
people on this 4th trip to the north, comprising of 46
golfers and 18 partners, wives and sightseers. After arriving in Chiang Mai
ahead of schedule and collecting our clubs and small bags, we were off to
the Porn Ping Hotel to find all the registration procedures and room
allocation already completed.
Leaving the hotel at 8.15am, the first day of the 4th
Chiang Mai Challenge was at the wonderfully refurbished Alpine resort, about
40 minutes out of Chiang Mai. As we approached the course, the early morning
sun tried to break through the haze and mist - much of the haze was caused
by the heavy burning off of leaves and grass for miles around and the lack
of wind to clear it away. The course looked beautifully pristine, what we
could see of it, and everybody was looking forward to their game.
We teed off a little late but the starter made up for
lost time by putting a couple of the groups out off the tenth, it wasn’t a
quick round but it was comfortable enough on a course that was reasonably
quiet. Visibility was a distinct problem and one relied heavily on the
caddies to spot the ball but the course was in excellent nick and got the
nod of approval all of the Outbackers and guests.
Joint top scores came from Vic Barton (39) to win the
guests (G) Div B and Kathy Doody (39) to win the Outbackers (O) Div B; with
other scores of note coming from Norm ‘the chatter’ Cheetham (37), Div A (G)
winner and Ian Heddle (37pts) Div A (O) winner, just edging out Bruce Milner
with the same score. The only other lady in the field, Suzi Lawton, also
featured high up the leaderboard taking second place in Div B (O) with a
fine 38.
There were six ‘2’s from Ian Heddle, Bruce Milner, Norm
Cheetham, Pete Lenoury, and Suzi & John Lawton.
Div A (0–15) Guests
1st Norm Cheetham (15) 37pts
2nd Fred Gemme (15) 36pts
3rd Chris Sheehan (12) 35pts
4th Rod Crosswell (14) 34pts
Div B (16+) Guests
1st Vic Barton (19) 39pts
2nd Hec Cooper (23) 36pts
3rd Ron Meldrum (25) 35pts
4th William Fitzgerald (17) 32pts
Div A (0–15) Outbackers
1st Ian Heddle (3) 37pts
2nd Bruce Milner (11) 37pts
3rd Tom Byrne (13) 33pts
4th Bob Philp (7) 33pts
Div B (16+) Outbackers
1st Kathy Doody (19) 39pts
2nd Suzi Lawton (16) 38pts
3rd Barry Chadbourn (18) 33pts
4th John Lawton (18) 33pts
Tuesday, March 16, Maejo
CM - Stableford
All 46 players turned out for the second day of the
Challenge at the spectacular Maejo course. It remains a favourite with many,
even though the course grass greens bear a resemblance to the Navy’s and
many of the par fives are a horseshoe shape, making the judgement of
distance extremely difficult.
It has some great holes, particularly perhaps the par 4
fifth, requiring an accurate and long tee shot up the hill followed by a
long iron or wood for most, across a large lake into a tricky green
protected by a bunker at the front. Just to really get your attention it’s
OB right and if you’re long – it’s unputtable!
Thirty-five was the most popular score of the day, with
five guests in Div A involved in a second, third and fourth place count
back, behind Steve Mann, the winner on 37.
Thirty-five from Wayne Harman was also enough to win Div
B from Vic Barton (cut one shot from Monday after his 39) but still doing
well with 34.
The Outbacker’s first division was won by Tom Byrne on
count back from Peter Lenoury, both with 35 points from Chris Davisson &
Murray Hart with 34 apiece whilst the second division was taken by John
Cogan. Yes you’ve guessed it – with 35 points, from Geoff Doody on 32.
Having fared so well on the first day at Alpine Resort,
this was a much tougher track for the ladies as they struggled with the
course conditions and length.
There were another bunch of ‘2’s going forward to the
last day coming from Pete Lenoury, Muzza, John Lawton, Jack Moseley (2),
Wayne Waywood, Mark Rossiter and Syd Lebron.
Div A (0–15) Guests
1st Steve Mann (11) 37pts
2nd Mark Rossiter (9) 35pts
3rd Bob Maloney (12) 35pts
4th Pat Quinlivan (13) 35pts
Div B (16+) Guests
1st Wayne Harman (17) 35pts
2nd Vic Barton (18) 34pts
3rd William Fitzgerald (19) 33pts
4th Hec Cooper (23) 32pts
Div A (0–15) Outbackers
1st Tom Byrne (13) 35pts
2nd Peter Lenoury (7) 35pts
3rd Chris Davisson (13) 34pts
4th Murray Hart (13) 34pts
Div B (16+) Outbackers
1st John Cogan (17) 35
2nd Geoff Doody (21) 32
3rd Suzi Lawton (16) 31
4th Barry Chadbourn (18) 31
Wednesday, March 17, Royal
Chiang Mai - Stableford
Thirty-two turned out to play in the ‘rest day’
tournament at the parkland Royal Chiang Mai course. We were warmly greeted
as ever and were able to tee off early on an otherwise deserted course.
After the previous day’s bristly greens at Maejo, it was difficult to adjust
to the slick greens here and maybe generally, with the exception of one or
two, the scores reflect just that.
Chris Dopp put together one of his best rounds ever, if
not the best, to score a magnificent 42 points to win Div B from Joe
Mooneyham (38pts) who was delighted that his swing had shown some signs of
returning. Steve Mann, who’s always there or thereabouts, topped Div A with
35 from another Aussie, Ron Drummond with the same score. Bruce McAdam and
Kathy Doody shared the same score in Div C, Bruce winning on count back,
from John Lawton (33) and Chad (32); who said he would dream about the 2
foot putt he missed on the last.
There were six ‘2’s from Bob Philp, Geoff Doody, Chad,
Murray Hart, Syd Lebron and Chris Dopp.
Div A (0–12)
1st Steve Mann (11) 35pts
2nd Ron Drummond (5) 35pts
3rd Bob Maloney (12) 32pts
4th Syd Lebron (12) 32pts
Div B (13–17)
1st Chris Dopp (17) 42pts
2nd Joe Mooneyham (15) 38pts
3rd Wayne Harman (17) 34pts
4th Rosco Langoulant (15) 34pts
Div C (18+)
1st Bruce McAdam (19) 34pts
2nd Kathy Doody (19) 34pts
3rd John Lawton (18) 33pts
4th Barry Chadbourn (18) 32pts
Thursday, March 18, Chiang
Mai Highlands - Stableford
The third and final day of the Chiang Mai Challenge
turned out to be a closely fought affair with probably one of the most
unexpected and amazing overall result.
Jack Moseley, centre, with Tom Byrne, left, and ‘Billy’ Fitzgerald,
right.
This is a classy course; it bears a distinct resemblance
to Siam Plantation but with much more water and maybe slightly easier
greens. However, they still have their run off areas to whisk the ball away
from any inaccurate iron and are heavily protected at the front by deeply
sculptured bunkers. The course was not long, about 6,200 yards, and the
scoring was nothing short of exceptional.
The field went out in reverse order with the leaders; Vic
Barton (73pts), Fred Gemme (71pts), Norm Cheetham (70pts) and Suzi Lawton
(69pts) going out last. Other interesting groupings included the fourth last
group of Capt’ Bob (64pts), General Jack (63pts) and Chad 64pts playing with
Billy Fitzgerald (65pts) as well as fellow Outbackers; Rosco (61pts), Muzza
(62pts), John Lawton (62pts) and B1 (61pts).
Pat Quinlivan who had been ‘fined’ the day before for
forgetting his clubs, put that behind him to take Div A (G) with 39 points
from Wayne & Steve both with 37. Billy Fitzgerald put together the round of
his life to amass 41 points (17 out & 24 back) to win Div B (G) but only on
count back from another great round from Pat Lamont.
In the same group as Billy were Capt’ Bob and Jack,
battling it out with Jack turning on 22 points and Bob on 21 – both 37
gross. Bob took the lead after a birdie 4 pointer on the tenth where Jack
missed his putt for par. However, after a costly three putt followed by a
wayward drive, Bob fell away on the back nine to leave Jack to rack up
another 22 points, finishing birdie, par, birdie – for a total of 44 points,
his best ever 74 gross to win Div A (O). Second place went to Rosco, with
another great 41 points, the third of the day; Tom Bryne took third with 39
and Bob ended up fourth on 38.
Div B (O) was won by Kathy Doody with the second highest
score of the day, 42 points, from Chad back in second on 35; and by now
everybody was trying to work out just who had won the Challenge.
There were another twelve ‘2’s from Pete Lenoury, Tom
Byrne, Bob Philp, Kathy Doody had two and so did Ian Heddle; also Syd Lebron,
Jock Drummond, Billy Fitzgerald, Ed O’Connor and Ian Button.
Div A (0–15) Guests (G)
1st Pat Quinlivan (13) 39pts
2nd Wayne Waywood (15) 37pts
3rd Steve Mann (11) 37pts
4th Bob Maloney (12) 36pts
Div B (16+) Guests (G)
1st William Fitzgerald (19) 41pts
2nd Pat Lamont (24) 41pts
3rd Don Everett (26) 38pts
4th Ron Meldrum (25) 35pts
Div A (0–15) Outbackers (O)
1st Jack Moseley (10) 44pts
2nd Rosco Langoulant (15) 41pts
3rd Tom Byrne (13) 39pts
4th Bob Philp (7) 38pts
Div B (16+) (O)
1st Kathy Doody (19) 42pts
2nd Barry Chadbourn (18) 35pts
3rd Suzi Lawton (16) 31pts
4th
Geoff Doody (21) 31pts
Before announcing the winner and overall result, the
Outback would like to thank all participants, both the many Aussie visitors
and Outbackers alike for a most enjoyable trip and the tremendous
gamesmanship and good spirit shown throughout. It was another great success
and we shall eagerly look forward to the 5th Challenge
in October, this time incorporating Chiang Rai as well.
Capt’ Bob & Jack would also like to thank Jamie Milner,
for his generous donation of the Chiang Mai trophy and Syd Lebron for his
hand-crafted Outback Golf Bar putter, which will remain at the bar and will
be played for in a new annual tournament, to be announced soon. Also Ian
Button for the beautifully crafted Outback Golf Bar silver ball markers and
the two gold ones given to Bob & Jack: they (the silver ones) were put up as
near pin prizes at Chiang Mai Highlands; one being won by Ian Heddle and the
other two by Capt’ Bob, who has donated them back as futures prizes.
Ian was our ‘fines master’ adopted for the first time on
this trip for everybody’s indiscretions, mistakes and whatever else maybe
thought up at 20 baht a hit and given to the drivers who shipped us around
all week. Thanks for that Ian.
Last but not least; thanks to Joe & Chad and in
particular, Suzi, for their help over the last few days with the
organisation and the scores.
Probably the surprise of the week was Jack Moseley, who
came from absolutely nowhere, lying in sixteenth place after two days, and
swept through the field to win the challenge on count back (day 3 score),
with a total of 107 points from Tom Byrne (third in October 2009). It was a
most unlikely result given his form of late but it was the best round he has
ever played, even though he said afterwards - he left a couple of putts out
there. Billy Fitzgerald, who also fired his best ever round was third with
106.
Overall Results: 1st Jack
Moseley (10) 107pts: 2nd Tom Byrne (13) 107pts; 3rd
William Fitzgerald (17) 10pts; 4th Steve Mann (11)
106pts; 5th Vic Barton (19) 105pts; 6th
Ian Heddle (3) 104pts; 7th Fred Gemme (14) 104pts; 8th
Rosco Langoulant (15) 102pts; 9th Bob Philp (7)
102pts; 10th Bob Maloney (12) 102pts.
Bridge in Paradise : by Neil Robinson
Last week’s column
was about bidding and so is this one. Imagine you are sitting South and you
hold the hand below. Your partner deals and opens the bidding with 2C.
What contract do you expect to end up in?
This hand was played
recently in a duplicate game. The bidding below was typical. No one
vulnerable and North dealt.
S: 98
H: 42
D: AKQ1094
C: Q65
North East South West
2C P 2N P
3N P 4N P
5S P 5N P
6H P ?
The bidding needs a
little explanation: 2C is of course strong, showing 22+ high card points or
8+ playing tricks. 2N is a step response showing 10+ high card points - it
is conventional and does not mean a no trump type hand. 3N on the other
hand does show a no trump type hand and a minimum range for a 2C opener,
i.e. 22 to 24 high card points. 4N is asking for aces and 5S shows three.
5N asks for kings and 6H shows two.
Sitting South you know
that you are missing one king and missing about three additional high card
points somewhere. So what do you bid now? When this hand was played, two
tables opted for 6N and one table (with a different bidding sequence) ended
up in 6D.
This was the full
deal:
S: AK6
H: AQJ10
D: 85
C: AKJ3
S: Q10753 S: J42
H: 765 H: K983
D: J63 D: 72
C: 97 C: 10842
S: 98
H: 42
D: AKQ1094
C: Q65
Thirteen tricks are
cold: six diamonds, four clubs, two high spades and the ace of hearts. So,
should the grand slam have been bid rather than the small slam? I believe
the answer is yes!
South has an almost
certain six diamond tricks, particularly when partner shows at least two
diamonds by bidding a no trump shape. Since partner has opened 2C, surely
partner has seven tricks to contribute. The chances are high that the grand
slam can be made without a finesse for the missing king, but at the very
worst, it should only be a finesse away. So, my answer to the question at
the beginning of this column is that South should immediately be thinking:
“if we have all the aces, then this is 7N—or 7D if I want to be cautious”.
If you have bridge
questions, or to send me your interesting hands, please contact me at:
[email protected].
Bully Byrne bashes the boys
PSC golf with The Phoenix Tuesday Group
Mike Gerrard
Tuesday, March 16, Phoenix - Stableford
Yes, it’s that rogue from the auld country coming up
trumps again. Very soon he will be going back to Ireland again where no
doubt he will not be able to play as often (and in such pleasant weather)
and he will become mortal like the rest of us again.
A blistering 39 points gave Hugh Byrne the first prize
(you will forgive me for not inserting a photo this time. We are fed up of
seeing his big grin every week). In second place was the ever consistent
Gary Blackburne with 34 points and in joint third were Bob Neylon, Ken
Akester and yours truly, all with 32 points but with Bob having the better
back nine.
Technical prizes went to Roger Ison (2) Ken Akester and
your humble correspondent, with anyone else who attended receiving a lucky
draw prize as well as their first drink free.
Baan Jing Jai Charity
Scramble
Time is fast catching up on our organisers of the charity
event on Tuesday March 30. There are still a few tee times open and the
format is a two-ball scramble of any combination of man and woman alike
(plus anyone who is not too sure which side of the fence they are on yet. We
can toss a coin to decide which tee they play from).
The entrance fee for the competition is 600 baht which
will go towards the aim of raising 50,000 baht for new drinking water
facilities at the Baan Jing Jai orphanage in Pattaya. Any guest or non
Phoenix member playing on the day can enjoy a special green fee rate of 800
baht plus 250 baht caddy fee and carts are priced at 700 for 18 holes and
350 for nine holes and two players can share if so desired.
Official handicaps are required to qualify for the main
prizes, but anyone without a handicap can play for many technical prizes and
be eligible for the lucky draw at the presentation (including free buffet)
after the game. First tee times are at 10.24am.
For further information call myself, Mike Gerrard, on 087
091 7565 or Bob Neylon on 081 916 1853 or Stuart Gordon on 085 630 7402.
Tough times at Greenwood
IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at Rabbi’s Elephant Bar
The Pattaya Golf Society travelled to Greenwood on Tuesday, March 16, to
play a stableford competition over the C and A nines from which the white
tees were back to their furthest extent, making the course play to its full
length of 6,600 yards. The track was in good condition but the C greens were
a little slower compared to the back nine and this had an effect on the
scores.
February’s “Player of the Month” David Thomas, right,
receives the plaudits from Rabbi and proudly displays the logo of his
fortunate sponsor.
The two flights were divided at 13 and under and in the
second flight Richard Dobson, the clear leader at the turn, only managed to
share third place with Fredy Braun and Tim Lazecki on 31 points each. A
point ahead was Larry Slattery, steady again as usual, and the flight winner
was Mr Len with 33 hard earned points.
In the top flight scores were similar with Paul McNally
shooting the day’s best gross of 78 to share third place on 34 points with
Rick Schramm and Steve Jones. There were joint winners in the flight as Tony
Lambert and Jon Haugen went head-to-head from the start to finish level with
35 points.
There were no birdie ‘2’s and Steve Godfrey picked up the
Booby Bevy for his vain efforts at mastering the course using a five iron
off the tees, something with which he is comfortable on his home track, a
nine hole extended pitch-and-putt course in Australia. Playing with the “big
boys” he admitted to finding the task harder than expected. He wasn’t the
only one of course! Greenwood off the long white tees is a tough nut to
crack.
“Mr. Consistency” on top at Khao Kheow
The Pattaya Golf Society travelled to the beautiful
course at Khao Kheow on Thursday, March 18, which was in excellent
condition, to play a stableford competition on the A and B nines. The day
was splendidly organised and marshalled and the course currently represents
as good a bargain in terms of “vfm” as any on the Eastern Seaboard.
The field was divided into two flights at thirteen and
under, an indication in itself of the quality of the field challenging the
wits of course designer Pete Dye. Larry Slattery, currently in-form and
consistent, took the second flight with 37 points, three ahead of runner-up
Margaret Wilkinson and a further two ahead of third placed Jack Robertson.
In the top flight Tony Thorne battled the headwind on the
tough front nine to stand on the ninth tee all square with the card but
stuttered on the back nine to finish with a winning score of 37 points also.
Alan Hanlon was second with 34 points and the only consolation for the day’s
best gross winner, Paul McNally, was a share of third place with Rick
Schramm on 33 points.
Kasuo Takimoto took the ‘2’s pot in style with a sandy
birdie on B8 and Margaret Wilkinson won the Booby Bevy award for her 21 - 13
split when she really should have consolidated to win her flight.
At the presentation back in Soi Buakhao, David Thomas
received the February “Player of the Month” award for some very steady golf
as he draws his current visit to a close, something he has dreamed about in
the long days of exile in WA and something he has to look forward to again
in the near future. Never mind pal, Khao Kheow will still be here to offer
the ultimate golfing challenge when you rejoin us!
Friends of the Pattaya Golf Society may wish to note that
the group’s website has been renamed to avoid the malicious sabotage
attentions of a jealous local golf tour operator and we can currently be
found at
http://www.thepattayagolfsociety.org
Lay’s pay day
The Pattaya Golf Society travelled to Eastern Star on
Saturday, March 20 to contest a stableford competition on a course which was
reasonably well presented but with inconsistent greens at the moment. The
pace of the four newly laid greens is slower than the others and it will be
a while yet before they are fully “bedded down”. However, the day brought a
large field which was divided into two flights at fourteen and under.
In the second flight Jack Robertson, Fredy Braun and Max
Tolbert all jostled for third with 30 points whilst there was nothing to
separate two players very much in form currently, Larry Slattery and Richard
Dobson at the top with 32 points each.
In the top flight Tony Thorne came good again with 33
points for third place, a few behind Mikael Andersson’s level par round,
which in itself could have been much better had not the occasional putting
lapse let the Swede down. The flight winner, with the best gross of 76 for
the day, was Jon Lay, so often a PGS winner at weekends, and his 39 points
will go a long way to help him realise his ultimate ambition in terms of his
handicap.
There were no birdie ‘2’s and the Booby Bevy went to Ben Cohen who was
playing his first qualification round for a CONGU handicap and in a side bet
with father Rabbi, playing off the same notional handicap he took the
honours in style. Youngsters today have no respect for their parents! This
weekend golf can be good fun.
Patterson outperforms the pack
PSC golf from The Golf Club
Monday, March 15, Green Valley – Stableford
1st Bob Patterson (8) 40pts
2nd Mike McPhee (6) 36pts
3rd Jeremy Masse (12) 35pts
4th
Allan Thomas (8) 35pts
Bob Patterson was on his game today, leading the way with
a well managed round and was rewarded with 40 points, firing a 76 off the
stick. He kept it together after the 3 group pile up on the second tee and
never looked back.
One of our Canadian guests, Mike McPhee, played a fine
even par back nine and finished with 36 points for second place. Meanwhile
Jeremy Masse and Allan Thomas had a great 35 point battle with Jeremy
winning the count back for third.
Wednesday, March 17,
Mountain Shadow - Stableford
1st Steve Weller (9) 37pts
2nd Kevin Taylor (6) 31pts
3rd
Peter Iosifidis (25) 28pts
The Mountain Shadow greens were tough as usual and the
coconut and mango trees flush, but Steve Weller got them figured out early
and out-played the field on this day. His 37 points were well ahead of a
respectful 31 points carded by Kevin Taylor. Peter Iosifidis, visiting from
the USA via Greece, scored 28 points for third spot. The rest of us spent
the day knocking mangos and coconuts from the trees.
Friday, March 19, Bangpra
- Stableford
1st Kevin Taylor (6) 34pts
2nd Odvar Ryyke (12) 32pts
3rd
Steve Weller (9) 32pts
Kevin Taylor continued his steady play of late and took
the day at Bangpra with 34 points. Odvar Rykke returned from a 6,000km motor
bike tour and showed little rust or road dust, carding a 32 point effort.
Steve Weller was narrowly nipped on the count back.
Note: The Golf Club is located on Soi LK Metro off
Soi Buakhao and Soi Diana junction. We can be reached on 085 434 3377 or
[email protected] and our new website is www.golfclubpattaya.com.
Kilner has a field day at Burapha
PSC golf from The Outback Golf Bar
Monday, March 15, Burapha - Stableford
With both Capt’ Bob and General Jack away on duty with a
large group of Outbackers to play in the 4th Chaing Mai Challenge, it was
left to some willing hands to run the golf for the first two days of the
week. Today it was in the capable hands of Pottsy (Campbell Potts) and Paul
Greenaway, ably assisted by George Bishop with Nigel doing the story.
It was still a good number with some 35 who took on
Burapha C and D from the white tees. There were some very good results
however no one managed a ‘2’! So it was three divisions with five places in
each.
The early starters in Division ‘A’ again did well, this
time the first three places, as Steve Budrys (13) came in with a fine 40
points to take the leading place, Tom Fitzpatrick (11) claimed second with
37, and he was closely followed by Bob Finley (11) in third with 36.
In fourth and fifth places were Paul Greenaway (12) and
Neil Lavery (9) both with 33; Paul taking fourth spot on count back.
Playing to his handicap, Raymond Carvalho (16) with 36
points was the best in Division ‘B’, but only a point behind were Pete
Stonebridge (15) and John O’Keefe (16) both with 35 with Pete making second.
Another count back was required for fourth and fifth places with both Jean
Guy Gaudet (16) and George Bishop (14) having 33 points but Jean having the
better back nine.
Division ‘C’ produced the two best scores of the day with
Steve Kilner (22) coming home with a great 45 points! In second place four
points behind with 41 was John Snow (24), KC Johnson (18) was third with 39,
followed in by regular Bob Lindborg (18) with 38, and the only lady on the
podium today, Sakorn (25) with 34.
Messrs Kilner, Snow & Johnson will all find themselves
playing off new handicaps for their remaining golf here in Pattaya; Steve
now being cut to 18, John to 22 and KC to 17. Enjoy!
Div A (0-13)
1st Steven Budrys (13) 40pts
2nd Tom Fitzpatrick (11) 37pts
3rd Robert Finley (11) 36pts
4th Paul Greenaway (13) 33pts
5th Neil Lavery (9) 33pts
Div B (14-17)
1st Raymond Carvalho (16) 36pts
2nd Peter Stonebridge (15) 35pts
3rd John O’Keefe (14) 35pts
4th Jean Guy Gaudet (16) 33pts
5th Campbell Potts (17) 33pts
Div C (18+)
1st Steve Kilner (22) 45pts
2nd John Snow (24) 41pts
3rd KC Johnson (18) 39pts
4th Bob Lindborg (18) 38pts
5th Sakorn (25) 34pts
Tuesday, March 16, Pattaya
C.C. - Stableford
With the Outback management still on the Chiang Mai
Challenge, it was Nigel Cannon who was the organiser for today. Even with
many regulars away there were still 22 Outbackers who went to Pattaya
Country Club for the Outback’s weekly visit.
The course was not particularly busy and we got away a
little before our normal time. Many areas of the course were being watered
and ‘spare’ caddies used to tidy up!
Geoff Moodie brought along a group of Aussies here on
holiday and all enjoyed their day. It was also ‘goodbye’ for a short time to
Barry Macintosh returning to his homeland for a few weeks of work. With 22
players it was two divisions and 3 places and ‘2’s!
The top score of the day (just) in Division ‘A’ was from
Jean Paul Michiels (20) with 42 points; second spot was taken by our regular
Frank O’Neill (18) with 38 points, and the final place went to the man never
far away, Chris Fletcher (10) with 37.
In top spot today in Division ‘B’ was a lady who has been
threatening to be ‘No. 1’ and today was her day. PCC caddy and Frank’s
partner, Laong (H/cap 38), came home with 41 points and a handicap
adjustment. Alan Pearce took second with a very mediocre score of 32
followed by John Burns (21) with 31. Nigel Cannon & Arthur Bailey also had
31’s.
There were 2 two’s from Bob Pearce and Alan Pearce.
The Outback will be at Pattaya Country Club again next
week with a ‘special’ Birthday bash!
Div A (0–20)
1st Jean-Paul Michiels (20) 42pts
2nd Frank O’Neill (18) 38pts
3rd Chris Fletcher (10) 37pts
Div B (21+)
1st Laong (38) 41pts
2nd Alan Pearce (22) 32pts
3rd John Burns (21) 31pts
Friday, March 19, Khao
Kheow - Stableford
Only 26 players today on the B & C loops at Khao Kheow as
many of the regular Outbackers were still in Chiang Mai, or had returned
only late the previous night (Thursday). Looking at the scores, it seems as
though the guys are generally getting the hang of this course with the
average score up near 30; still a long way to go but a distinct improvement.
Dave Buchanan, playing off 1, put an excellent round
together for a gross 73 (36pts) to win Div A from Tony Garnett and Paul
Greenaway, both on 35. In Div B, Randy Hurwitz picked up 38 points to win by
six from the only lady in the field, Jum, and the Sugarman, both with 32.
There was a ‘jackpot 2’ today, bagged by Jum.
Div A (0–14)
1st Dave Buchanan (1) 36pts
2nd Tony Garnett (11) 35pts
3rd Paul Greenaway (13) 35pts
4th George Bishop (14) 33pts
Div B (15+)
1st Randy Hurwitz (15) 38pts
2nd Jum Karagit (16) 32pts
3rd Sugar Ray Handford (19) 32pts
4th Kevin Hamilton (18) 31pts
Note: The Outback Golf Bar has now completed the
move to its new home, situated 400 metres nearer to Pattaya than the old
premises, but still 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.
Thai Premier League Football 2010
Sunday, March 28
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Pattaya United FC |
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Navy Rayong FC |
At Nongprue Municipality Stadium, Pattaya
Kick-off 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 31
Muang Thong United vs Chonburi Sharks
At The Yamaha Stadium (Muang Thong)
Kick-off 8 p.m.
A great week for Jimmy Merritt
Golf from the Travellers Rest
Saturday’s winners: Michael Moreton, Jimmy Merritt
(winner from Tuesday), Mod Chaviraksa, Wayne Harman, Pat Quinlavin and Alan
Thomas.
Barry Hooper
What a great week for Jimmy Merritt! He’s the son of a
regular player with the TRGG called John Merritt. Jimmy has played a few
times with us but this past week is one he will never forget. You never
forget your first win in Thailand! Jimmy took his first podium topping spot
in a very big field at Greenwood on Tuesday with his great 39-pointer.
The numbers are reducing as the high season runs down but
the quality of play is not. Score numbers were a little down on the previous
week which shows that the courses are not getting any easier it seems.
Monday, March 15, Crystal
Bay B&C - Stableford
1st Mike Rushant (13) 37pts
2nd Larry Simpson (10) 36pts
3rd S.Metha (15) 35pts
4th Howard
Tyler (5) 33pts
Our first outing of the week was to Crystal Bay on Monday
to play the B & C courses. We had a good entry so one full division and
places down to fourth.
Howard Tylor took that fourth spot on 33 points, edging
John Merritt on count back. In third was S.Metha with a one over 35 points
and one behind the runner up, Larry Simpson. Taking the win today was Mike
Rushant with a fine one under the card 37 points.
There were just two ‘2’s on the day from S.Metha and
Roger Wilkinson.
Tuesday, March 16,
Greenwood A&C - Stableford
1st Jimmy Merritt (32) 39pts
2nd Howard Tyler (5) 37pts
3rd Bill McGarvie (11) 35pts
4th Neil Allison (18) 32pts
5th
Piere Cere (12) 31pts
Tuesday the sixteenth was a trip to Greenwood and we had
good numbers so again one very full division.
The day saw a great win for Jimmy Merritt who played some
of his best golf ever here in Thailand to take his first win at the TRGG
with 39 points. In second was Howard Tyler with 37 and Bill McGarvie took
third on 35. Neil Allison finished fourth with 32 ahead of two others, Piere
Cere and Phil Battah, tied on 31 points. There were no ‘2’s on the day.
Thursday, March 18,
Phoenix - Stableford
Div. 1
1st Alan Thomas (8) 37pts
2nd Howard Tyler (5) 37pts
3rd Larry Simpson (10) 36pts
4th Tewin Lamthong (9) 36pts
Div. 2
1st Richard Dobson (16) 39pts
2nd Jeff Wilcox (24) 38pts
3rd Jimmy Merritt (28) 36pts
4th Phil Battah (15) 35pts
Thursday was our usual outing to Phoenix this time playing the Lakes and
Ocean courses. As is usual these days we had a very big entry and two
divisions.
The second flight saw a win for Richard Dobson with 39
points, just one ahead of Jeff Wilcox in second while Jimmy Merritt took
third with 36. Phil Battah was in fourth spot on count back over the unlucky
John Merritt.
Alan Thomas took top spot in the premier flight with 37
points on a count back over Howard Tyler. Third place down to fifth was
another count back fight out with all players on 36 points. Honours for
third went to Larry Simpson with his twenty on the back nine, just pipping
Tewin Lamthong and her nineteen. Mod Chaviraksa only had eighteen.
Just the one ‘2’ today and all the honours going to Tony
Molloy.
Saturday, March 13, Khao
Kheow - Stableford
Div. 1
1st Mod Chaviraksa (11) 35pts
2nd Pat Quinlavin (12) 35pts
3rd Alan Thomas (8) 35pts
4th Tewin Lamthong (9) 33pts
Div. 2
1st Wayne Harman (17) 35pts
2nd Roger Wilkinson (16) 35pts
3rd Michael Moreton (25) 34pts
4th
Noel Jackson (21) 33pts
Saturday and off we went to our alternative weekend venue
of Eastern Star. Entry numbers were good and two divisions with pay outs to
fourth place.
Wayne Harman was top dog this week in the second division
with his 35 points and a great twenty three on the back nine, which beat
Roger Wilkinson’s fifteen and pushed him down to second place. Michael
Moreton took third spot with 34 points and Noel Jackson was fourth at 33.
In the top flight Mod Chaviraksa headed the list with her
35 points and fourteen over the last six which was two better than Pat
Quinlavins twelve. Third, and also with 35 points, was Alan Thomas but he
only managed fourteen over all of the back nine. Tewin Lamthong was fourth
with 33 points.
Only the two ‘2’s recorded and they came from Garry Swan
at the sixth and Wayne Harman at the thirteenth.
Note: If you want any further information about
the golf outings played by the TRGG, please contact Fergus Brennan on 086
056 7019 or call in to the Travellers Rest in Soi LK Metro.
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