If it’s Monday it must be Larry Ang

The Pattaya Golf Society (IPGC) at the Elephant Bar

The week began for the Pattaya Golf Society with a visit to Greenwood to play a stableford competition on the C and B nines which were in fine condition with greens, especially on the back nine, running at a tasty pace.
The large single group set off early and excellent progress was made on the relatively empty course. An excellent competition followed in which Alan Flynn, refreshed by a couple of weeks break, recorded 33 points for third place. In second was Andrew Purdie, on the eve of his departure for work, with 34 points. The winner was Larry Ang with 36 points. What is it about Larry’s weekends that inspires him? This is not the first time he has taken the victory on a Monday and whatever he is taking would be welcomed by many PGS cobwebbed” golfers!
Olivier Tahon and Andrew Purdie both recorded birdie ‘2’s on B2 to share the pot and the Elephant Bar’s consolation beer went to Alan Walker.
With two huge PGS supporters leaving after their final round this trip the Booby Bevy went to Phil Mitchell and John Holmes as a reminder of what they will miss over the next few months.
Wichai’s winning ways
On Wednesday, 9th April, the Pattaya Golf Society fulfilled a hastily rearranged fixture at Emerald in the light of information that the previously pre-booked Eastern Star greens were being cored. On arriving at Emerald the group found that the “TiT” rule had been assiduously applied and the Emerald greens were also being cored! The remainder of the course was being repaired with tracts of fairways under GUR and other areas very dry and bare.
The single flight still managed to compete in a tight competition with John Chelo again showing consistency with 35 points for fourth place. In third Pat Murphy played a level par round with 36 points, while Brian Talbot, recently returned, recorded 37 points for second place. Wichai Tananusorn put a fine round together with the best gross of the day, 76 shots, which gave him 39 points for the victory. There were no birdie ‘2’s, unsurprisingly.
The Elephant Bar’s consolation beer went to Dave Lehane and Monday’s winner Larry Ang enjoyed the Booby Bevy after a “hero-to-zero” performance which left him with twenty points.
The presentation party later welcomed back old friend Erik Anttonen and new friends Mike King and Chris Barnes from England to their first rounds with the PGS and wished them luck and good golf in the future with the PGS.
Talbot tames Khao Kheow
The Pattaya Golf Society travelled to Khao Kheow on Friday, 11th April to play a stableford competition on the B and A nines which were in good order. Under heavy skies the group began the round early and by the turn the thunderstorm which had roiled around the hills for an hour took the course in its stride and halted play for short while. On the restart there was no evidence of breeze and the round ended in distinct discomfort for many of the golfers.
Suffering least were the top three on the day with Mr Len making a rare appearance on the podium with 30 points and third place. Ahead was Alan Flynn, second with 34 points and a clinical round by Brian Talbot saw his 37 points emerge as the best performance of the day.
There were no birdie ‘2’s and the Booby Bevy went to Mike King after his low scoring round in only his second competition with the group. The bar’s consolation beer was won by Pat Murphy.
Ahead for the group is the annual Songkhran break and when the courses and streets have dried out the PGS will again set forth from Soi Buakhao for more good golf days.

Scribe turns back the clock at Pattana

PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s

Friday winner Derek Brook (right) with one of Bert’s finest.

Derek Brook
Tuesday, April 8, Bangpra – Stableford
I always know the low season has started when we visit Bangpra. During high season it is difficult to get the tee times we want here and the rate does tend to be a little high for our regulars. But come April, off we go to Bangpra and at a reasonable rate and time.
This course can be a really tough test of golf and in many respects it always depends on the wind and the speed of the greens. On this day we were off a little early as the tee was free when we got there and I noted the wind was strong but not overly so.
The fairways were good if a little firm and then we reached the greens, which were not as fast as expected and were a little slow if anything. Take these greens lightly however and they will bite hard, as they did today. When you have played this course over many years you still expect the greens to be fast, so when they turn out not to be it’s hard work getting the ball to the hole. Then on the next putt you hit it too firmly downhill and away the ball zooms.

Tuesday’s B Flight winners pose with one of Bert’s helpers.

The round was very enjoyable if a little hot, except for the fact they closed the rest-stop by the stroke index one hole and it was inundated with monkeys. They can be a real nuisance and some of us had planned to top up with water here but had to wait a few more holes.
Back at Bert’s it was soon time for the results which up to the standards of late were quite low. The winner in the A Flight, 0 to 18, was Walter Baechli with 34 points on count back over Brian Parish in second. In third was Brian Gabe with 31 points on count back over Mashi Kaneta.
In the B Flight we had the best score of the day when Jim Ferris won with 37 points. In second was George King with 34 and in third was Dave Cooper with 31.
Near Pins: Bob Britton, Brian Parish, Mashi Kaneta
Friday, April 11, Pattana – Stableford
If you have not been to play here you really have to make the effort. During the high season it seems difficult, not only to get a tee time, but to get a reasonable green fee. We saw an opportunity when Pattana advertised a cheap green fee in the Pattaya Mail for groups of 5, at 800 baht per player. This ran out on April 11 so we cut the vouchers out of the newspaper and booked for that day.
I think the course staff were a little surprised when our group turned up with cut outs from the Pattaya Mail, but after discussions they accepted the rate and we all booked in. Some say good old Dick for the forethought.
So having booked in it was down to the changing rooms. Those who have not been here would be astonished at the quality of this clubhouse, and to my mind it is the best of any golf clubhouse in the area. Indeed, you will have to go a long way to get a better set up. The changing rooms are a pleasure to use.
Out in the course the test for the day was to be the B & C nines, and for those who know the course that means a drive on the B1 between two water hazards, then an approach across another stretch of water to a raised green with a bunker in front. A tough start indeed!
The good thing about Pattana is that it has grass on all the fairways, so you feel that you can actually hit the ball off them. Many courses at the moment are bare and hard, but not Pattana. Mind, it is a tough course and the greens are part of the challenge. On this day they were hard and fast and some of the greens are very large so three-putts are not out of the normal.
With us well underway we noticed the sky start to darken and the wind pick up and then about B 7 the rain hit and we heard the siren go, so we quickly found a rest stop where we saw out the worst of the rain. When the siren went again we were soon underway, but the ground was a bit wet and soggy and carts were kept to the cart paths. It was still raining and as we approached the B9 green and it came down harder so once again we had to take cover for a short period. When it stopped raining we gave it 10 minutes to allow the green to drain.
On to the back nine and the rain had slowed things down, but the scribe was going great guns, best round for years, so the cooled atmosphere was a pleasure. The C nine is difficult and you need to stick at it, but with the rain slowing the greens down it was a great walk in the park. So, all in all it was a really fine day out and a pleasure to play despite the rain. Even more so as the scribe had his best round for years!
The changing rooms as said are superb but then I looked to have a drink before leaving. You can go upstairs to the restaurant, but it tends to be a ++ place, however it is usually fine dining. On this day I went to the downstairs café where you can get a quick snack and I had a cold can of beer, and very welcome it was I can tell you. Then I found Mashi and it was back to Bert’s
Once back at Bert’s it was time for the results to be announced. With his best day for years the winner on the day was the scribe, Derek Brook, with 44 points, and it could not have happened to a nicer guy! In second, also with his best round for years, and five birdies, was Les Cobban, well played. We then had a count back on 38 points that saw Brian Parish in third and Mike O’Brien in fourth. T.T.F.N.
Near Pins: Brian Parish, Mashi Kaneta, Les Cobban, Tom Herrington

Chatt takes winning route at Pattana

Jomtien Golf with the IPGC

Jenny and Dean Worrell, visiting golfers from Chiang Mai.

Monday, April 7, Pattana – Stableford
It was a very hot and sultry day on Monday and the A course was closed so we started off on the B where everyone loves the first drive here.
We had two divisions today with the cut set at 5-15 and 16 plus. The London taxi boy Mike Chatt recorded the best score of the day, winning division 1 with 36 points. Ron Miller, playing off six, beat Lindsay Phillips 15/12 on the back six for second spot after they both came in with 35 points each, no one likes to see that.
Kari Aarnio topped division 2 standings with 34 points, beating Bob Poole 17/15 on the back nine and in third place was Mauri Friman with 30.
Near pins went to Tim Dale, Terry Madsen (2), Ron Miller, Bob Poole and Tony Stoltsen.
Tim Dale birdied C2 and Ron Miller C6 to split the ‘2’s pot in division 1 and Bob Poole also birdied C2 for the only ‘2’ in the second division.
Wednesday, April 9, The Emerald – Stableford
The numbers were dwindling as we headed towards Songkran but there were still two divisions out today with the same cut as Monday. In his last week before departing back home to Khao Yai, Tim Hake won division 2 with 37 points, with Bob Poole in second place two points behind.
After taking a few lessons Chris Voller claimed top honours in division 1, winning with 35 points ahead of Terry Madsen in second who beat Ron Miller21/15 on the back nine after they both came in with 34 points each.
Tim Hake birdied the 13th for the only ‘2’ of the day to scoop the pot in division 2.
Friday, April 11, Eastern Star – Stableford
We were warned the previous week that the greens here were about to be cored but it didn’t really seem to affect the scores being returned today. Bryan Rought with 38 points won division 2, a couple up on Sid Ottaway in second with 36 while Frank Kelly placed third place with 33.
In division 1 Wilf Latham with 13 points on the front nine and 22 on the back beat Chris Voller on count back for top spot after they both came in with 35 points apiece. Ron Miller meanwhile took third with 34.
Near pins went to Bill Bertram, Wilf Latham, Chris Voller, Dean Worrell, Frank Kelly, Sid Ottaway and Howard Stanley (2).
There were no ‘2’s in either division so rollovers to Eastern Star on April 25.
We said Bon Voyage today to Jill and Howard Stanley and also to Ron Miller - see you back here in the Autumn.

Wilkinson has a week to remember

Travellers Rest Golf Group

Andy Rich
No golf on Monday last week as it was another Thai holiday which always means the price to play golf goes up and the courses tend to get overcrowded, so the TRGG took the day off.

Roger Wilkinson - winner
at Green Valley and Greenwood.

It was as you were for the rest of the week and there was no doubt who deserved to be crowned “Golfer of the Week” when he took first place on two of the remaining three days golf. Roger Wilkinson was that man and he kept his golf game together and held his nerve to stay ahead of the rest in some very tight finishes.
Tuesday, April 8,
Green Valley - Stableford
On Tuesday the TRGG headed over to Green Valley and had a second chance to play the new layout. Starting on the hardest hole on the course can be a little daunting for some but there were some very old hands in the field and they have seen it all before and to them it is not a problem.
Amazingly the three leaders all finished on 37 pts and it was the old sea dog Roger Wilkinson who finished in the crowsnest. Ted Senior took time off looking after Ted Junior (his daughter Jenny) and snatched second place whilst Rod Ewan has still had no ill effects from a severe lashing from the Handicap committee and finished in third.
1st Roger Wilkinson (14) 37pts
2nd Ted Senior (15) 37pts
3rd Rod Ewan (11) 37pts
Thursday, April 10,
Greenwood - Stableford
Thursday it was off to Greenwood (C and B courses) and Roger Wilkinson did it again. This time he didn’t need the help of a count back and finished in the lead by one whole point from fellow Aussie Derek Thorogood. Rod Ewan again took third place still playing some very consistent golf.
1st Roger Wilkinson (14) 38pts
2nd Derek Thorogood (16) 37pts
3rd Rod Ewan (11) 35pts
Saturday, April 12,
Eastern Star - Stableford
On Saturday Eastern Star was the venue and Fergus Brennan took over the number one slot for the second time in consecutive weeks and shook off his days in the doldrums. It did however take another count back to decide the winner and Fergus just defeated Gerry Fernandez. Rod Ewan again took third place for the third time this week.
1st Fergus Brennan (12) 39pts
2nd Gerry Fernandez (13) 39pts
3rd Rod Ewan (11) 36pts
Good luck to all you golfers for the coming week and if you would like to play a round of golf with the TRGG please phone Fergus Brennan on 086 056 7019 or pop into the Ned Kelly Bar in Soi Lengkee and add your name to the weekly lists which are posted on the notice board.

Slender shines at Crystal Bay

PSC golf from The Growling Swan

Lindsay Slender, Niall Stuart & Leif Kirkgaard.

Peter Blackburn
Tuesday, April 8, Bangpra – Stableford
It had been quite some time since we had played Bangpra, one of Pattaya’s oldest courses and we were all looking forward to reacquainting ourselves with it and as Monday was a Thai Public Holiday we opted for a game on the Tuesday.
We had 27 golfers signed up for the day and after a good run up number 7 we arrived at the course 41 minutes later where it was quite busy but that gave us plenty of time to prepare & have a practice putt. We managed to send our first group, a three-ball away 30 minutes early at 10.30 am and it was hot and humid with just a bit of wind. The course was in great shape although the greens seemed to be just a “tad” slower than usual for this course but still posed problems for those faced with downhill putts of any size.
It was quite slow going as there were holdups on most of the par threes and after taking a couple of drinks breaks we managed to complete the round in the fairly slow time of four hours & forty minutes. It was great to play the course again after a long break and with the excellent company it was a very enjoyable day.
Martin Todd returned to good form and won the Division A with a fine score of 39 points and with 2 golfers on 36 points the resultant count back saw Alain “Inspector Clouseau” Taddei (18 point back nine & 13 points on the last 6 holes) take second spot from Mike Allidi (18 point back nine & 11 points on the last 6 holes) in third place. Big Bill Steinman finished fourth with a steady 35 points.

Martin Todd, John Waugh & Arne Max Pedersen.

Things were tight at the top of Division B with 2 players on 38 points so another count back was required which saw Arne Max Pedersen (19 point back nine) take first place from Lotte Boskov (16 point back nine) in second spot. Thientong Charoenrung came third with 34 points, one point ahead of Jan Lovgreen in fourth place.
Division A (0-16)
1st Martin Todd (9) 39pts
2nd Alain Taddei (16) 36pts
3rd Mike Allidi (3) 36pts
4th Bill Steinman (10) 35pts
Division B (17+)
1st Arne Max Pedersen (17) 38pts
2nd Lotte Boskov (18) 38pts
3rd Thientong Charoenrung (18) 34pts
4th Jan Lovgreen (18) 33pts
Near Pins: 2nd – Jan Lovgreen, 8th – Thientong Charoenrung, 12th – Sal Brizzi, 17th – Leif Kirkgaard
Long Putts: 9th – Dave Neal, 18th - Bill Steinman
The Growling Swan NAGA Award (awarded to the golfer who has the worst score on the day) was won by first timer John Waugh and he accepted the award like the good sport that he is.
Thursday, April 10, Crystal Bay A & B – Stableford
This was our last game before the week’s break for Songkran and we had 23 golfers on the start sheet ready to tackle one of our favourites, Crystal Bay. As we were all on time our 2 mini vans were able to depart 5 minutes ahead of schedule at 8.25 am and after a fairly quick journey we arrived at the course 42 minutes later. The golf course was not at all busy and we were allocated the B & A nines in that sequence so after a quick check in and leisurely preparation we managed to send our first group, a three-ball away 10 minutes early at 9.50 am.
Once more it was hot and humid with very little wind to cool us down and with no other groups immediately in front of us we proceeded at a good pace. The course was in very good condition with lush fairways & well maintained greens and we managed to complete our round in the good time of three hours & fifty minutes.
With 2 golfers on 38 points a count back was necessary to decide the winner in Division A and it was Leif Kirkgaard (22 point back nine) who was victorious with your writer, Peter “Blacky” Blackburn (20 point back nine) in second spot and Tom McMahon was third with 36 points.
In Division B there was a “bolter” as Lindsay Slender scored 41 points to win from Jack Robertson in second place with36 points. Another count back was required to determine third spot as there were two on 34 points and it was Roy “Plums” Dayton (21 point back nine) who prevailed over the luckless Graham “Grunter” Buckingham (16 point back nine).
Division A (0-18)
1st Leif Kirkgaard (17) 38pts
2nd Peter Blackburn (12) 38pts
3rd Tom McMahon (16) 36pts
Division B (19+)
1st Lindsay Slender (25) 41pts
2nd Jack Robertson (25) 36pts
3rd Roy Dayton (25) 34pts
Near Pins: A5 – Duangjai Tusagad, A8 – John Davis, B4 – Peter Blackburn, B6 – Bob Akapita
Long Putts: A9 – Tom McMahon, B9 – Duangjai Tusagad
The Growling Swan NAGA Award was won by the returning Niall Stuart and Deefa the Dog collected many donations for the needy in Pattaya from our generous Growling Swan golfers.
Note: Growling Swan Golf welcomes golfers of any persuasion – low & high handicappers alike, female golfers and beginners. We generally play Mondays & Thursdays, meeting at The Growling Swan in Soi Chaiyapoon at 8.00 am with transport departing at 8.30 am. For bookings or more information please contact Peter on 0806 351 386 or email to petermalcolmblackburn @gmail.com.
We also play bowls out of the Growling Swan every Wednesday and Sunday. Sunday is Lawn Bowls and Wednesday is Indoor Bowls. All are welcome and for anyone that is interested the transport leaves The Growling Swan at 10.00am on each of those mornings. For more information please contact Paul Rennison on 0843 454 005.

Greig takes KPK Medal at Emerald

PSC golf from the Bunker Boys @ The Ranch

Buff (right) presents the KPK voucher to Friday’s winner, Colin Greig.

Wednesday, April 9, Bangpakong – Stableford
Only 12 players on Wednesday as the pre-Songkran exodus from Pattaya began to take effect, but those that played had another great day around what is surely one of the best courses in the area. Some members complain that the course is too long off the white tees (6,700 yards), but the course is more forgiving than most of our other regular venues and is always in great condition, so the scores here are usually good.
No one had a massive score today, but most players scored 30 points or more, and the eventual winner was John Graham, one point ahead of Gordon Melia, with Paul Smith coming in third place.
My own personal criticism of this course is the hole handicapping system, where the par three’s are handicapped 15 through to 18 and yet are some of the most difficult we play. However, today your scribe had a good day, taking the only two near pin prizes that were claimed on the day and scooped the pot.
1st John Graham (10) 37pts
2nd Gordon Melia (17) 36pts
3rd Paul Smith (2) 34pts
Near Pins: Geoff Parker.
Friday, April 11,
The Emerald – Medal
A good turnout today for our visit to the usually popular Ban Chang course, but when we arrived at the clubhouse we were disappointed to see a notice informing us that all the greens had been cored and sanded. This was our first medal competition of the month, once again sponsored by KPK Foods, so clearly the condition of the greens was going to have a major influence on the outcome.
It seemed that as the round progressed there was more and more sand on the greens, so much so that on the back nine, the groups ahead of us were leaving messages written in the sand!
Unfortunately, the greens were not the only problem, as once again large areas of the fairways had been designated as GUR (only a few months after recovering from the last set of major works), and it must be said that the course currently offers poor value for money in comparison to others in the area. Several people commented that if the management made some (financial?) gesture to regular players when the course is in poor condition, it would make everyone feel better, but in the absence of that, it’s unlikely that we’ll be returning in the near future.
The players in the A Flight coped with the difficult conditions better, and Colin Greig’s score of net 69 was a fine achievement on the day. Paul Smith took second place on a count back ahead of Geoff Parker, and the only other player to play better than his handicap was Peter Habgood, who took the honours in the B Flight.
A Flight
1st Colin Greig (6) net 69
2nd Paul Smith (2) net 71
3rd Geoff Parker (15) net 71
B Flight
1st Peter Hapgood (22) net 70
2nd Colin Hammond (28) net 75
3rd Ken Young (28) net 75
Near Pins: Colin Greig (2) and Paul Smith (2).
Note: The Bunker Boys are a PSC affiliated golf society, who now play out of The Ranch bar on Pattaya 3rd Road (in front of the fire station, and almost opposite the Buffalo Bar). We play three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, so if you enjoy a fun day out, and a friendly but competitive golf competition why not come and join us.
We meet at The Ranch at 9 a.m. for breakfast and transportation, and new players are always welcome. Contact “Buff” on 086 046 5091 or 080 605 5663 for all enquiries. You can find all the news, schedules and results on our website at www. bunkersociety.com.

It’s a Viking invasion

PSC golf from Lewiinski’s Golf Society

Sunday’s A Flight winner Kevin McKentee (right) with Colin Davis

Sunday 6th April Green Valley
A Flight
1st Kevin McEntee (8) 35pts
2nd Freddy Starbeck (13) 35pts
3rd Nick Odnoral (15) 34pts
B Flight
1st Ulrik Sinding (29) 39pts
2nd Pierre Bietry (17) 39pts
3rd Tom Byrne (17) 39pts
Near Pins: JJ Harney (2), Pierre Bietry
Once again Green Valley has been redesigned, this time it appears by an unknown rice farmer from Udon Thani. There is now a huge advantage in local knowledge backed up with a top line GRS range finder (see Broadmore Bob) and an innate sense of direction. You could also add that you need a streak of luck to be able to find the holes and not be disqualified for playing the course in the wrong order or even the wrong direction.

Freddy Starbeck.

Overcoming all the obstacles and with the benefit of the designer’s granddaughter as his caddy (I read this in the Haven’s golf reports the last time they altered the course and think this says it all perfectly), Ulrik Sinding had one of his best games for a while to win a three-way count back in B Flight over Pierre ‘the magician’ Bietry and Co. Laois man Tom Byrne.
In A Flight Kevin ‘you know who’ took the top spot with a count back victory over Freddy ‘the quite one’ Starbeck, both with 35 points. Continuing with the count back theme, Aussie Nick Odnoral edged Jeff Acheson of the podium steps, both a shot in arrears.
Nick Odnoral, Jeff Acheson, JJ Harney, Claude Harder, Ulrik Sinding and Pierre Bietry shared the 2’s pot.
We at Lewiinski’s were very saddened to hear of the recent passing away of golf teaching pro Richard Livingston, he will be missed very much by us all. RIP my friend.
Tuesday, April 8, Burapha A & C - Stableford
A Flight
1st Freddy Starbeck (13) 43pts
2nd Peter Larsen (14) 42pts
3rd Ian Pickles (13) 40pts
B Flight
1st Christian Boysen (20) 42pts
2nd Alistair Gall (21) 40pts
3rd Derek Britton (30) 38pts
Today it was A Danish invasion as Freddy ‘the Viking’ Starbeck, whose accomplishments have been lauded in this column numerous times, made another marked move on his handicap with a scintillating 43 points to win A Flight and take the man of the match honours. His effort overshadowed the fine showings of Peter Larsen (42pts) and Ian Pickles (40).
In B Flight, Christian Boysen completed a Danish double gold as he was top man with an excellent 42 points. Christian was two clear of Alistair Gall and a further two from Derek Briton.
Ian Pickles, Kevin McEntee and Aiden Murray shared the 2’s pot.
Wednesday, April 9, Green Valley - Stableford
A Flight
1st Paul Young (14) 36pts
2nd Ian Pickles (13) 36pts
3rd Kevin McEntee (6) 32pts
B Flight
1st Eddy Beilby (18) 40pts
2nd Jack Robertson (25) 38pts
3rd Lou Szigligeti (19) 36pts
A fair sized crowd set out for a mid-week stint at the always popular Green Valley and once again it was played in hot and very humid conditions. None of that seemed to deter Eddy ‘the Eagle’ Beilby as he stormed past B Flight, and the entire field for that matter, with a fantastic 40 points.
Eddy was two clear of Jack Robertson as Aussie outbacker Lou Zig- zag closed the flight with a steady even par return.
Count backs dominated A Flight with Paul Young going head to head with the man on form Ian Pickles, both with even par returns but the scales of justice tipped in Paul’s favour. Kevin ‘you know who’ showed no chivalry and did the unspeakable by banishing the elegant Yui off the podium steps as both were four shots in arrears, but Yui did have the benefit of a 2.
Eric Gobert a brace and Freddy Starbeck shared the pot with Yui.
Friday, April 11, Silky Oak - Stableford
A Flight
1st Freddy Starbeck (13) 34pts
2nd Kevin Betts (17) 32pts
B Flight
1st Jim Bell (20) 37pts
2nd Christian Boysen (20) 33pts
The big story of the day and the week was the exploits of the Danish boys as they just about empted the Lewiinski’s coffers. Club Champion Freddy Starbeck, one of the Danes in question, led the way in A Flight today on 34 points for his third flight win of the week. Kevin Betts lifted the flight silver two shots back.
Freddy was not the man of the match however as that honour went to B Flight’s Jimmy ‘AK-47’ Bell who was the only player to solve the Silky Oak plot with 37 points. Freddy’s Danish mate Christian Boysen closed the flight with his second pay window visit of the week. Add to that the mid week flight placing of Ulrik Sinding and it made it a very profitable week for the Danish gang.
Freddy Starbeck a brace, Brian Dunbar, Jeff Acheson and Lou Szigligeti shared the 2’s pot.
Note: Lewiinski’s is situated on Pattaya land Soi 1, Beach Rd Soi13/13 near 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 provide

Wegner & Newell the shining lights at Khao Yai

PSC golf from the Billabong Golf Bar

Barney, Roachy Capt Bob and Rosco on the tee at Panorama.

Sunday, April 6, Khao Yai C.C. - Stableford
It was a good road to Khao Yai for the 32 golfers that went to play; a nice leisurely drive to Pak Chong then on to the Khao Yai Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus design and a beauty to boot.
The scores on Sunday were as usual in the higher end but that’s because this course is so open with wide fairways and big greens. It was also in magnificent condition with good lies on all fairways and in most of the rough.

Bob Newell.
This was a three day event plus a singles competition each day, and there were nearest the pins kindly donated by Mal Farquharson on behalf of his new and only baby Zac, and the recipients of those on day one were Saeng Ryves, Greig Ritchie, Craig Wheeler and Sel Wegner.
There were also six ‘2’s recorded by John Player, Saeng Ryves, J.P. Maffray, Peter Henderson, Paul Greenaway and Bob Newell.
The comp was split into two divisions 0 to 14 and 15 plus and in the second flight, fourth place went to Wayne Cotterell with 41 points, being beaten on a count back by John Player also on 41. Second spot went to Rosco Langoulant with 42 points and in first was Kevin Wild with a great 43 point score. Back at the hotel Greig Ritchie was heard to comment he didn’t get a mention and he had forty points. That’s the way it goes mate!
In the top division the scores were almost as good, with J.P. Maffray on 38 points taking fourth, third place going to Saeng Ryves with 39 and second to Bob Newell on 40, who was edged out of the top position by Capt Bob on a count back decision.
Monday, April 7, Voyage Panorama - Stableford
Monday we played at Voyage Panorama, a different course than Khao Yai for sure with some very long carries over ravines and water. It was a bit hard on some of our older members, however there were no complaints and once again the course was in great condition, if you were on the fairway that is. If you strayed into the rough it was a different story but the greens were fantastically fast and true if you got the line correct.

Peter, Greig, Craig and Mal enjoy some refreshments back at the hotel.

The novelty prizes today were donated by Bob St. Aubin; the longest putt on the second hole never got a name on it but the second shot to the short par four sixteenth went to Jim Bell, so Bob gave him both prizes.
There were no outstanding scores today with Jim Bell getting fourth place with 31 points in division two and coming in third was Brian Maddox with 33. Second spot went to Greig Ritchie with 34 points and coming in at the top was Sel Wegner with 37.
Division one was pretty much the same, with Paul Greenaway taking fourth on 32 points, third going to Paul Bourke with 33, second to Paul Hack on 34 points and first place to Bob Newell with 38 points.
There was only one ‘2’ and that was recorded by Paul Bourke.
Tuesday, April 8, Rancho Charnvee – Stableford
It was seeded draw today at Rancho Charnvee Country Club. This course is a must play for any golfer going up to Khao Yai and it is second to none in every respect. Greens, fairways, bunkers the rough are all just magnificent, the club house is palatial, and the price is cheaper than the others we played by quite some margin.

Friday’s top two, Bob Philp and Craig Wheeler.
When we got to the first tee today the starter said we could set off from both the first and tenth tees and we were all finished and showered by one o’clock and ready for the drive back home.
Coming in fourth in the second division was Peter Henderson with 33 points, Sel Wegner took third on 35, Jim Bell second with 37 points and in top spot today on count back over Jim was Barry Copestake with a similar 37-pointer.
There was a three-way count back for the minor places in division 1, all on 38 points, with Lloyd Shuttleworth getting fourth, Paul Bourke third, and Bobby Driggs second. First place meanwhile went to John Ryves with a great round of 41 points.
There were three ‘2’s coming from Paul Hack, Paul Bourke and Bob Newell. The near pins, once again donated by Zac, went to Craig Wheeler, Bob Philp, Saeng Ryves and Paul Bourke.
Taking third, fourth, fifth and sixth in the overall standings, all with 105 points, were Gary Ritchie, Jim Bell, Rosco Langoulant and Kevin Wild respectively. Claiming the bragging rights for this trip however were Sell Wegner and Bob Newell, both 109 points each.
Wednesday, April 9, Green Valley - Stableford
We got away to an early start today as there were no other people on the course and we were around in 3 hours 40 minutes. The course was in great condition with the greens fast as usual.
The scores left a little bit to be desired so it was up to the girls to show the way home today with two ladies in the winner’s circle.
In a three-way count back on 31 points, Jack Butler placed fifth, Lloyd Shuttleworth fourth and Eng Cotterell third respectively. 34 points secured second place for Peter LeNoury and coming in first was Nichawan Khiaophuang (Sa) with 36.
There were no ‘2’s recorded so everything went out in prizes.
Friday, April 11,
Khao Kheow - Stableford
Just a small field today playing at Khao Kheow and we got off to an early start, which was just as well as a storm hit the course as were leaving the last hole. The course was in great condition but the greens were a little slow.
The scoring went down to third place which was taken by Lloyd Shuttleworth with an even par round of 36 points. Coming second was Capt Bob with 37 points and first by a country mile was Craig Wheeler with a magnificent 43 points.
There were no ‘2’s scored even though the Capt had a four-footer and still missed from that distance.
Note: The Billabong Golf Bar is situated just off Siam Country Club Road looking straight down Lake Mabprachan. Give Bob a call on 082 204 3411 if you are looking for a game.

John Kepplers Cider Pool League

Results & Standings April 10

Team	Pts.	For	Against	Diff.
Darkside	36	122	73	49
Panitas/Outback	36	122	73	49
Brasshouse	30	115	80	35
Barking Frog	27	113	82	31
Pats Bar	27	102	93	9
Pats Rest	27	102	93	9
Siam Country	24	86	103	-17
Billabong	18	89	106	-17
Serenity	15	77	112	-35
Ice Star	9	70	125	-55
Happy Day	6	31	34	-3
Lucky Bar	0	77	132	-55
Results:  Happy Day 6 v 7 Ice Star, Barking Frog 7 v 6 Brasshouse, Siam Country 4 v 9 Darkside, Pats Bar 8 v 5 Billabong, Lucky Bar 6 v 7 Pats Rest, Serenity 3 v 10 Panitas/Outback.

 

Crumpton Cider Tuesday Darts League

Results & Standings April 8 (week 19)

Team	P	W	L	B/legs	Pts.
Londoner	19	16	3	13	32
Yates Bar	19	14	5	14	28
Mee Chew Sports Bar	19	13	6	9	26
i-Rovers	19	12	7	14	24
Nervous Wreck	19	12	7	13	24
Crazy Eddies	19	12	7	10	24
Legends Sports Bar	19	10	9	12	20
Jantha Coffee House	19	9	10	9	18
Mai’s Bar	19	9	10	7	18
Shoot Pool A	19	7	12	10	14
Scandalic	19	7	12	5	14
Buffalo Jack’s	19	6	13	7	12
Shoot Pool B	19	5	14	7	10
W. Tankies	19	1	18	4	2
Results:  Buffalo Jack’s (5-0)-(6-1) v Legends Pool & Sports Bar, Crazy Eddies (5-0)-(8-1) v Londoner, Jantha Coffee House (5-1)-(4-0) v Shoot Pool A, Scandalic (1-0)-(9-1) v Nervous Wreck, Shoot Pool B (0-0)-(7-1) v i-Rovers, W. Tankies (3-0)-(6-1) v Mee Chew Sports Bar, Yates Bar (3-0)-(4-1) v Mai’s Bar

 

Buffalo Jack’s Wednesday Premier Darts League

Results & Standings April 9 (week 18)

Team	P	W	L	Bonus	Diff.	Pts.
Mee Chew Sports Bar	18	14	4	13	64	28
i-Rovers A	18	14	4	13	50	28
Legends Sports Bar	18	13	5	13	76	26
Yates Bar	18	11	7	9	34	22
W. Tankies	18	11	7	9	16	22
Jantha Coffee House	18	9	9	9	-8	18
Mai’s Bar	18	8	10	10	-18	16
Buffalo Jack’s	18	5	13	7	-62	10
i-Rovers B	18	3	15	6	-70	6
Clinic	18	2	16	1	-82	4
Results:  Clinic (1-0)-(8-1) v Mee Chew Sports Bar, i-Rovers A (8-1)-(1-0) v i-Rovers B, Jantha Coffee House (1-0)-(8-1) v Buffalo Jack’s, Legends pool & sports bar (3-0)-(6-1) v W. Tankies, Mai’s Bar (5-1)-(4-0) v Yates Bar

Pattaya 8-Ball Monday Pool League

Results & Standings April 7 (week 7)

Team	Played	Won	Lost	For	Agst	Diff.	Pts.
Phimai Geordie	7	7	0	77	28	49	21
Smile Bar	7	6	1	72	33	39	19
San Snack Bar	7	4	3	60	45	15	15
Funny Girls 4	7	4	3	53	52	1	15
Pom Bar	7	4	3	53	52	1	15
Crazy Eddie’s	7	4	3	52	53	-1	15
Ta Bar	7	4	3	44	61	-17	15
Asian Nomads	7	2	5	51	54	-3	11
Doggy Style	7	2	5	48	57	-9	11
Buffalo Jack’s	7	2	5	42	63	-21	11
Connections	7	2	5	41	64	-23	11
Parrot Inn	7	1	6	37	68	-3	19
Results:  Doggy Style 9 v 6 Funny Girls 4, Pom Bar 9 v 6 Parrot Inn, Ta Bar 9 v 6 Buffalo Jack’s, Smile Bar 13 v 2 Asian Nomads, San Snack Bar 4 v 11 Phimai Geordie, Crazy Eddie’s 8 v 7 Connections

Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

200 Bowlers: David & Ooy.

Green Tree is the early leader of the pack in this new league after winning three points from Bavaria. Tao led Green Tree with a 512 series. Ooy Pluemkamon was best for Bavaria with a 202 game and 546 series. Sue Murphy bowling as a pacer had a 541 series.
VFW Post 9876 split their match with Canada with each team winning two points. David Shaw with VFW was best in this contest with a 213 game and 509 series.
Balloon and Indiana split their match with each team winning two points. Preecha bowled a 547 series for Indiana and Aht Johansson had a 503 for Balloon.
Antero Ronkainen bowled a 530 series to lead Brother D to a three point win over Café Kronborg.
There will be no bowling on 18 April due to the water frenzy in Pattaya. We still need bowlers so come and sign up.

Results & Standings April 11 (week 2)
Pos.	Team	Score	Standings
1	Green Tree	3-1	7-1
2	VFW Post 9876	2-2	5-3
3	Brother D	3-1	5-3
4	Canada	2-2	4-4
5	Balloon	2-2	4-4
6	Indiana	2-2	3 – 5
7	Bavaria	1-3	3-5
8	Café Kronborg	1-3	1-7

Buffalo Jack’s Friday Darts League

Standings April 11 (week 20)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	B/L	Pts.
The Rising Sun	20	19	1	151	65	11	38
Londoner	20	15	5	152	91	14	30
Yates’ Bar	20	15	5	126	79	13	30
Mee Chew Bar	20	13	7	128	89	12	26
i-Rovers	20	13	7	107	82	11	26
The Nervous Wreck	20	12	8	108	92	9	24
Cheers Bar	20	8	12	86	116	9	16
Captain Morgan’s	20	7	13	81	122	9	14
Buffalo Jack’s	20	7	13	85	123	7	14
The Clinic	20	4	16	76	121	9	8
Palmer’s Bar	20	4	16	59	132	3	8
W. Tankies	20	3	17	78	125	13	6

Legends Wednesday 9-Ball Pool League

Results & Standings April 9 (week 14)

Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Pts.
Easy R-con Bar	14	10	3	1	68	33
Pook’s Bar	14	10	1	3	48	31
Links Bar	13	9	1	3	48	28
Legends Pool	14	8	2	4	34	26
George & Dragon	14	8	2	4	20	26
Crazy Eddie’s	13	5	1	7	-26	16
Classroom	13	3	3	7	-30	12
Buffalo Jacks	12	2	2	8	-36	8
FCUK	14	2	1	11	-66	7
Queen Vic	13	1	2	10	-60	5
Results:  Crazy Eddie’s 15 v 5 Queen Vic, Easy R-Con Bar 15 v 5 Classroom, FCUK 11 v 9 Buffalo Jacks, George & Dragon 8 v 12 Pook’s Bar, Legends Pool 8 v 12 Links Bar

Darkside Thursday Darts League

Standings April 10 (week 1)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	T/G	Pts.
Load Out	1	1	0	8	1	1	2
Oscar’s Sports Bar	1	1	0	7	2	0	2
Chill Bar	1	1	0	5	0	1	2
Moonies	1	1	0	5	4	1	2
PJ’s Bar	1	0	1	4	5	0	0
CS Coffee	1	0	1	2	7	1	0
Double Top Bar	1	0	1	1	8	0	0
Bye	1	0	1	0	5	0	0

Darkside Tuesday Darts League

Standings April 8 (week 11)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	T/G	Pts.
Lucky Time	11	10	1	71	24	9	20
Chill Bar	11	9	2	72	27	9	18
Sidahla	11	8	3	58	37	5	16
Load Out	11	7	4	60	35	6	14
Cockerooney’s	10	3	7	37	53	4	6
Double Dutch	11	3	8	29	62	5	6
Double Top	11	3	8	33	65	3	6
BB Bar	10	0	10	6	63	2	0

Thursday Darts League

Standings April 10 (week 4)

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	Pts.
Londoner	4	4	0	0	28	15	8
The Swan	4	4	0	0	23	12	8
Crazy Eddie’s	4	3	0	1	24	19	6
2 Dogs Bar	4	2	0	2	16	19	4
Rising Sun	4	2	0	2	20	18	4
i-Rovers ‘Casuals’	4	2	0	2	20	26	4
The Clinic	4	1	0	3	18	18	2
W. Tankies	4	1	0	3	11	24	2
i-Rovers ‘A’	4	1	0	3	18	21	2
Nervous Wreck	4	0	0	4	18	24	0

 

Asia Back Packer’s Monday Darts Super League

Standings April 7 (week 19)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	B/L	Pts.
Load Out	17	15	2	106	47	13	30
i-Rovers ‘A’	17	12	5	99	53	15	24
JanthaCoffee	17	12	5	94	59	9	24
Legends	17	11	6	101	51	11	22
Double Top	17	8	9	76	76	8	16
W. Tankies	17	4	13	57	96	3	8
i-Rovers ‘B’	17	0	17	23	129	2	0
BYE	5	0	5	0	45	0	0

Funeral Notice

As we sadly reported last week, long time Pattaya friend, PGA Pro Richard Livingston passed away on the morning of April 6. His funeral has now been scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 3-3.30pm (15,00-15.30) at Wat Chaiyamongkol on South Pattaya Road near the Second Road intersection.
For those who didn’t know, he had been in the hospital in Trat for the past nine months in a coma after taking a fall in his apartment. He never recovered from the coma.