Ladies shine brightest at Eastern Star

PSC 123rd Monthly Open Golf Tournament

Usa and Bryan, the winning combination.

Report: Nigel Cannon/Photos: William Macey.
Golf Chairman Joe Mooneyham decided that the Pattaya Sports Club’s 123rd monthly golf tournament would be a little bit different. The format was a 2-ball better-ball stableford comp held at Eastern Star on Friday, May 23, with a shotgun start at 12 noon followed by the presentation and buffet in the clubhouse.
With pre-payment the registration was quick and many had time for a word with Joe and Nigel before play began. There were 78 players in total signed up and all arrived at their allotted tees in time for the hooter to start the tournament.
The course was in fine condition with speedy greens, and the weather was hot and sunny – well TIT!
Just a little over 4 hours later the players returned with their cards for Joe to calculate the results. It became obvious very quickly that the ladies had enjoyed this form of competition for they were involved in winning many prizes.
The top duo with 49 points was an unusual pairing of Bryan Neal and Usa Phaohom, as Bryan’s other half, Ning, was recovering in hospital. Runners-up with 47 points were the delightful ladies Orn Kanasaengsri and Chop Daprakhon.
As soon as players had showered, the buffet was available together with excellent drink service. At presentation time Nigel called order and introduced Joe Mooneyham who expressed his appreciation to all of today’s competitors and for the help from Nigel and William and the PSC office staff. Nigel then announced the winners and Joe presented the prizes. The lucky draw followed and both names on the card received a prize.
The next PSC monthly is scheduled for Friday June 20th at Pleasant Valley.

Tournament runners-up Orn (center) and Chop (left) pose with PSC Golf Chairman Joe Mooneyham.

John and Rungthip took 5th place overall.

Ladies long drive winner Orn with a friend.

Six regional dance teams head to Tesco-Lotus aerobics dance finals

Winning teams pose on stage at the end of the competition.

Teerarak Suthathiwong
Six regional dance teams will compete for 1.7 million baht in prizes after winning their way through the qualifying rounds of the Tesco Lotus Aerobic Dance for Health competition in Pattaya.
Seksan Nakwong, deputy permanent secretary for the Tourism and Sports Ministry, presided over the close of the May 18 event at the retailer’s South Pattaya location.
In its eighth year, the competition saw 49 teams from the eastern and central regions vie for the top-two slots in three categories. The finalists will go on to the national finals to be held June 29 at Thammasart University’s Rangsit campus.
The under-15 age category was won by the Buraphaphat team from Khaocha-ang Khromklong School in Rayong and the “It’s My Mind” team from Ratchaburi.
In the above-35 age bracket, the winning teams were Srai Khao Soi Dao from Chanthaburi and Nongphangphuay Heha 35+ from Chonburi.
The public category was won by the All-Star team from Ratchaburi and the Soidai Fin Fin team from Chanthaburi.
Two other teams won special awards. The Favorite Supporters Tesco-Lotus prize was won by the Boat Studio and the Pattaya Favorite Team prize by the Small Young Guns.

Srai Khao Soi Dao team from Chanthaburi won the over-35 years of age category.

Six teams took part in the aerobic dance qualifying heats at Tesco Lotus in south Pattaya, Sunday, May 18.

Pattaya Super-8’s cricket tourney this weekend

Enjoy some spectacular ball striking this weekend at the Pattaya Super-8’s cricket tournament, being held May 31-June 1 at the Thai Polo Club.

The Pattaya Cricket Club, with support from the Pattaya Sports Club, will host the inaugural Pattaya Super-8’s cricket tournament this coming weekend at the Thai Polo Club grounds.
The competition will be held on both Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, with play starting at 11 a.m. sharp on each day. The format is a fast and furious version of the game of cricket and promises to provide 2 days of fun and entertainment for both players and spectators alike. Food and beverages will be available from the bar throughout each day’s play.
The event will feature 4 or the leading club sides in Thailand; the Premier League champions the Southerners CC, Siam CC, the British Club, and Pattaya Cricket Club.
For more information, go to website: www.pattayacricketclub.com.

Brass Monkey assured of promotion

Bangkok Casuals League Div. 1 & 2

Paul Frain
Brass Monkey FC, the newest amateur football team in Pattaya, gained promotion to the Bangkok Casuals League Division 1 with a win over Bangkok United last weekend.
Brass Monkey are managed by local Rick Bryant, who has won many cups and league trophies previously with Pattaya City FC. Brass’ last two matches had seen them give a 5-1 drubbing to United Nations and then a walkover brought a 3-0 win, which brought them to last Sunday’s showdown with the Japanese side Bangkok United, with promotion for Brass on the line.
The Bangkok team made Brass’ job a difficult one as they covered the defence to stop the Pattaya side gaining any clear cut chances and reduced them to taking long range shots. One such shot from Brass’ Dipita skimmed the United bar and a few minutes later it was followed by a rasping effort from Fungkejorn which brought a one handed diving save to keep the score goalless at half-time.
During the break, manager Bryant changed the team about and his instructions worked almost immediately as within 3 minutes of the restart Brass forward Olexandr Keresyuk found a way through the Bangkok defence and he was brought down by the keeper to earn his team a penalty. Keresyuk took the spot kick himself and made no mistake to give Brass the lead.
Dipita was then put through on goal but instead of slotting the ball home he lobbed it over the bar. It was the same player however who put Brass further ahead with a simple tap in when a centre was not cleared by the Bangkok defence and he made it 2-0, which turned out to be the final score.
This coming Saturday, May 31, Monkey play United Nations in Bangkok in the quarter finals of the Bangkok Casuals League Cup, kick-off is at 4-00 p.m.

Sports Bag: Pattaya golf at the crossroads?

Dear Golfnutter
I am writing in response to your recent article titled: “Pattaya – A Golfer’s Paradise?” published in the Pataya Mail on April 24.
Having been involved in the golf course construction business in Asia for over 25 years I have seen many different plans and schemes being tested with various degree of success. You stated in your article that a manager of a local golf course here has been pushing for compulsory carts on all courses for some time. His reasoning is that he can’t accept the disparity in golf revenues between Phuket and Pattaya, and is therefore encouraging his peers to use carts as one way to increase revenues.
In response to that let me say that if an owner of a golf course applied as true and honest a business plan to the running of a golf course as he/she does to any other businesses they own, they would not always be crying about not making enough money. However, if they applied the same type of logic to their business that they do to the golf course they own they would quickly say goodbye to the business. Try telling your customers you are not making as much as the guy in Phuket on your building supply business so you will be raising prices as much as 35% and see how long you stay profitable.
I would also like to point out that St. Andrews Golf Course in Rayong has compulsory carts and it is a very hilly course that simply can become too slow if walkers are allowed. It is two players sharing a cart. Interestingly the sister course to St. Andrews, Green Valley does not require carts and if you choose, it is two players to the cart. Plantation is another very hilly and tough walking course. If the terrain is extremely difficult it only makes sense to make carts compulsory and allow two golfers per cart.
Golf however has always been a walking sport. Myself and many of my golfing friends walk as a form of exercise and I will not play a course that demands cart use unless the terrain is too difficult as mentioned earlier. As an idea, how about courses being a bit more creative and going back to the earlier times in Thailand where carts were run by an outside agency. 25 years ago there were a few courses that let out the golf cart rental business to outsiders as the owners did not think it was worth the costs to keep and maintain a large fleet. Today, EZ Go and many of the other manufacturers are running their own leasing programs so the course owner does not have to invest large sums. Lease a small number in the beginning and increase according to demand. Pure choice for everyone!
I would also question the notion you brought up that local golf courses are banking on Asian tour groups to keep them afloat. In my early days building golf courses in Thailand around the late 1980s and early 90s, the question circulating most was who was going to play all these courses when you need close to 50,000 rounds per year to run a top level course? This comes to about 35 4-balls per day. Weekends and Holidays this can be done. Weekdays with a two to three hour drive from BKK made it impossible. The standard answer was “do you know it is cheaper for a Japanese player to fly to Thailand and play golf for a week than it would be if he could get on a course at home”. Fine, I would not argue that, but how many come? Every course banked on the same persons.
I would say that the recent case of Phoenix Golf Club is another example of prior and correct planning in any business being an essential requirement. Rather than deliberately going out to alienate the local farang golfers in favour of Asian tour groups, I think the new owners just never expected the total loss of daily play that their actions subsequently brought on. Again, with proper due diligence and a complete and honest business plan, maybe many of the problems there could have been averted.
I have been playing three or four different courses around Pattaya since the Phoenix “crisis” started and except for a few weeks of large Korean groups, I see no evidence of the Asian influx you describe. Chinese golfers are around but not yet known as big spenders while the Japanese golfers much prefer the Bangkok area.
Also I honestly cannot imagine top courses in the area such as Siam, Laem Chabang and Burapha ever allowing the two to three month Korean invasion of their courses regardless of green fees. These groups bring their own teachers, tie up the driving range and practice facilities for hours on end, demand playing two rounds per day and bring their own food and refreshments. Top level courses will never allow this to happen. Day trippers yes, long term groups, no.
Yours faithfully
Bob Neylon

Mitchell at the double

Travellers Rest Golf Group

Ted Senior - winner at Burapha.

Andy Rich
Troubled times once again in Thailand; the last time I had to abide by a 10 p.m. curfew I think I was about fourteen years old. Still life in Pattaya continues almost as normal and at the moment all is peaceful. The sun still rises every morning, the tide still ebbs and flows and the TRGG still play golf competitions three times a week. Long may it last!
Player of the week this week was undoubtedly Phil Mitchell, who of course shares his name with a famous hard man character in the long running BBC TV series Eastenders. In previous years whenever Phil won a golf competition with the TRGG I would make a joke about him threatening all the other competitors if they did not let him win. This time I promised not to make a joke about him and Eastenders and he seemed to be pleased. However, when I tried to take his photograph for the report he said if I did that he would have to ‘fill me in’, so I didn’t. So you will all have to imagine what Phil looks like.
Monday, May 19, Greenwood A & B - Stableford
On Monday we all made the long trek to Greenwood and it was well worth it as the course was in magnificent condition.
Phil Mitchell bludgeoned his way (sorry Phil I couldn’t resist) to the top of the leaderboard shooting an admirable 36 points, the only guy to play to his handicap. He was followed home by Jim Cleaver a shot behind and Big John O’Donaghue took third place.
1st Phil Mitchell (7) 36pts
2nd Jim Cleaver (10) 35pts
3rd John O’Donaghue (16) 32pts
Wednesday, May 21, Burapha B & D - Stableford
It was off to Burapha on Wednesday and it is a shame that we can never manage to play this course in the high season as it is always fully booked. Many of our regular visitors in January and February may never have played here which is a great shame as it is a fantastic golf course. Many major competitions are also played here throughout the year.
Ted Senior is an old hand around Burapha and he made his experience count on Wednesday by shooting the best score. He was followed home by Mark Ward and Bob Cannon respectively.
1st Ted Senior (13) 34pts
2nd Mark Ward (19) 33pts
3rd Robert Cannon (17) 31pts
Friday, May 23,
Mt. Shadow - Stableford
Mountain Shadow rounded off another week’s golf on Friday and Phil Mitchell did it again, winning for the second time and leaving all the rest quivering in his wake. Ted Senior had a good day to take second place ahead of another old hand, Fergus Brennan; Father Ted winning on the count back.
1st Phil Mitchell (7) 34pts
2nd Ted Senior (13) 31pts
3rd Fergus Brennan (12) 31pts
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.

Vincent shoots lifetime best

IPGC golf from The Haven

Vincent Gras, Darryl Kellett and Allen Raaen.

Monday, May 19,
The Emerald – Stableford
CSS 71
1st Vincent Gras (16) 41pts
2nd John Wood (25) 38pts
3rd Darryl Kellett (15) 37pts
4th Trevor Schirmer (15) 37pts
5th Don Everett (19) 33pts
6th John Carlin (17) 33pts
Fine weather and rolling fairways contributed to a very pleasant day’s golf at this short but tricky Sir Nick Faldo designed course, and with generally good scores being returned the CSS for the day went down to 71.
Vincent Grass, profiting from a regular diet of golf recently with hardly a missed day in the week, had the round of his life after having started out inauspiciously with just fifteen points on an outward nine that included just two pars. But following a double-bogey ninth hole he suddenly came alive and swept home with a birdie, seven pars and a bogey for a level par back nine and twenty six Stableford points. This gave him a lifetime best return net score and a well deserved win.
Vincent’s wonderful effort meant that John Wood was, for the second time in two weeks, once again the bridesmaid after looking like the winner. After nine holes he was five under handicap but finishing with a couple of zeros on the inward half resulted in a disappointing card, which although a tour best two under handicap return of 38 points, meant again he had to be satisfied with just second place.
Continuing the good returns, Darryl Kellett took third place with a one under handicap score after winning a count back over Trevor Schirmer by a better 20 to 18, leaving Trevor in fourth.
There was also a count back for fifth place which Don Everett won with a better 16 to 14 to leave John Carlin in sixth spot.
There were no 2’s in the first division but Don Everett had the sole one in the second division to sweep the pool.
Wednesday, May 21, Khao Kheow A & B - Stableford
CSS 72
1st Darryl Kellett (15) 38pts
2nd Don Everett (19) 34pts
3rd Markku Tynell (23) 34pts
4th Hal Hart (22) 33pts
5th Vincent Gras (16) 32pts
After just missing out in the previous competition, Darryl Kellett today went one better in scoring and two steps higher on the podium with a very tidy round over one of the toughest tests in the area. He started out a little slowly with a couple of single pointers but he managed to get back to level by the end of the front nine and a very solid two under handicap back nine saw him coast away from the following hopefuls to finish four ahead.
Don Everett won a marathon count back for second place over Markku Tynell, finally getting the nod on the last with a 3 to 1 result having snapped up a par after they had tied the nine on 17 apiece, the six on 11s, the three on 6s and the last two with 3 each.
Hal Hart took 4th just a shot behind them after showing some semblance of a return to his form of the now seemingly distant past.
Vincent Gras could not repeat his fantastic round of Monday but did enough to claim the last spot in the prize list.
Hal Hart had another 2 to sweep the pool in the second division whilst David Ross did the same in the first division but his effort collected a rollover to boot.
Friday, May 23, Bangpra - Stableford
CSS 72
Division 1 (0–15)
1st Allen Raaen (8) 40pts
2nd Chris Bonython (8) 37pts
3rd Jon Batty (10) 34pts
Division 2 (16+)
1st Hal Hart (22) 33pts
2nd Markku Tynell (23) 33pts
3rd John Carlin (17) 32pts
Rounding off an excellent week for courses, the group from Soi 13 was scheduled to take on the very difficult Bangpra course where usually scoring is at a premium but events scheduled are always well supported. The latter case proved to be as normal, with two divisions being required but for once two players left the eighteenth green with the satisfaction of having overcome at least most of the difficulties to return better than handicap scores.
In the first division Allen Raaen had by far the best of the day with a four under handicap return that left him three ahead of his nearest challenger, Chris Bonython, after they had ended the front nine tied at three under with twenty one points apiece. It was a win that Allen can write down in his scrap book, as Chris was once the Australian Amateur Champion and having also been a runner up on another occasion. It must be said that Chris’s triumphs were some years ago but remain nevertheless outstanding achievements to be remembered with some pride, but on this day Allen lasted the better so Chris had to settle for second place.
Jon Batty took third place with a creditable two over return to leave him three strokes behind Allen and Chris.
The second division saw some slightly lower scores as the higher handicappers struggled to come to terms with the difficulties posed by the course, even though the greens were easier having not been shaved down to their usual speed.
Hal Hart continued with his golfing rebirth as he took his first win for several months after winning a count back over Markku Tynell with a better 16 to 15, with John Carlin claiming third another shot back.
Hal’s win was a double triumph after renewing his challenge with Alwyne, which he celebrated with the traditional Haven Lobster Hawaiian accompanied by background mutterings regarding winners at three over from the disgruntled provider of the feast.
There were no 2’s in the second division but Darryl Kellett had the sole one in the first division.
Note: If you would like to play with The Haven group, you can contact mobile 094 567 5726 or call in to The Haven Hotel, at 185 Soi 13, between Beach Road and 2nd Road. All transportation to the course is arranged and you do not need to sign up prior to the day, but you should be there by 8.15 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on the days that you wish to play. A schedule of courses to be played can be found on our web site at www.thehaven-hotel.com.

Robbins sails home at Navy

PSC golf Bunker Boys @ The Ranch

Tony Robbins.

Monday, May 19, Plutuluang W & N - Stableford
This was our first visit of the year to the Navy course because we tend to avoid playing here in high season due to previous bad experiences with organizational issues when the course is busy. The current low season green fee price offers good value for money and we elected to play the West and North courses, which are probably the more challenging of the four nines here.
The course was surprisingly quiet and the weather was sunny with a gentle breeze, so conditions were almost perfect to reacquaint ourselves with this popular venue. Our three groups were able to tee off immediately and the leading group soon disappeared into the distance with no golfers ahead of them throughout the round. It was immediately obvious that the course was in excellent condition and even the usually slow greens were running at reasonable pace.
Tony Robbins reveled in the conditions to produce his best round for quite some time, scoring 24 points on the front nine and coming back to the clubhouse with an unbeatable score of 41 points. Second and third places were decided on a count back with in-form golfer Thomas Nyborg edging out Geoff Parker.
Tony Robbins completed a fine round by taking three of the near pin prizes with only Dave Keats preventing him from making a clean sweep of the day’s prizes.
1st Tony Robbins (14) 41pts
2nd Thomas Nyborg (18) 36pts
3rd Geoff Parker (13) 36pts
Near Pins: Dave Keats and Tony Robbins (3)
Wednesday, May 21, Laem Chabang A & B – Stableford
A rare visit for us to this excellent course designed by Jack Nicklaus, taking advantage of the discounted green fee rate being offered during May as part of their 25th anniversary celebration.
We elected to play off the blue tees, which with a course distance of 6,578 is the nearest to our standard distance of 6,500 yards, but this immediately proved to be tough decision as several players struggled to reach the fairway on the first hole!
The weather was almost perfect with sunny skies and a freshening breeze, and the fairways were lush, although the greens showed signs of recent sanding and were running slower than expected. The course was surprisingly quiet and our three groups completed the round in double quick time taking full advantage of the compulsory buggies.
It was always going to be a challenging day’s golf and in the event Thomas Nyborg was the only player to play to his handicap, recording his fourth win of the month which gives him a commanding lead in the race for the Golfer of the Month title. Geoff Cox took second place ahead of Ken Davidson, who was playing the final game of his visit before returning to the U.K.
Although many players struggled to record a respectable score, everyone agreed that they thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to play on what is truly a championship course
1st Thomas Nyborg (18) 36pts
2nd Geoff Cox (15) 35pts
3rd Ken Davidson (21) 31pts
Near Pins: Geoff Cox, Gerry Cooney.
Friday, May 23, Treasure Hill – Stableford
T’was the morning after the military coup and your scribe sat drinking coffee with Buff at The Ranch, wondering how many intrepid souls would venture out for a game of golf under martial law, or would they prefer to stay indoors watching the army version of TV. In the event we eventually managed to scrape a small group together and headed off up the 331 not really quite knowing what to expect.
We arrived at the course to find there were no tanks in the car park (and hardly any cars either!) and when we signed in we discovered there were only a total of seven other golfers on the course ahead of us.
We decided to play off the yellow tees and set off at our leisure in bright sunny weather, and it was soon apparent that the course was in great condition. All the recent work on the surrounds of the greens has now fully bedded in and the greens (bar two which were scruffy), were in good shape. A consequence of the new surrounds is that several of the greens are significantly smaller than previous, so what has always been a difficult course is now even more demanding.
With no other golfers in sight we moved at a good pace until we eventually caught up with a group ahead of us on the 12th hole, but they were so surprised to see us that they waved us through immediately!
Geoff Parker produced the best score of the day, including a chip-in birdie from the greenside bunker on the handicap 1 hole, while Thomas Nyborg fell apart on the final two holes and had to be content with second place.
1st Geoff Parker (13) 34pts
2nd Thomas Nyborg (18) 30pts
3rd Tore Eliassen (17) 28pts
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 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. and new players are always welcome.
Contact “Buff” on 086 046 5091 or 080 605 5663 or go to website: www.bunker society.com.

Beaumont bests the field at Greenwood

PSC golf from The Caddyshack

Rick Culley (right) was the winner at Pattavia.

Monday, May 19, was rescheduled for Silky Oaks as Green Valley was being prepared for a pro-tournament.
Leading the field was a man on a maple leaf motor cycle, Don Hachey (H/cap 19) with 35 points, beating Bed Findon (20) by two while third place went to Chris Hart (20) with 32 points.

Graham Beaumont – 39pts at Greenwood.

On Wednesday we took the trip up 331 to Greenwood, which as usual was in very good condition. Taking advantage of his inflated handicap was Graham Beaumont (16) with 39 points for the win. Second place went to the ever improving Rick Culley (14) on 36 points and in third place again was Chris Hart (20), this time with 34 points.
Friday’s game took us back up Hwy 331 through the pineapple ocean to Pattavia Century. Taking a deserved top spot on this day was Rick Culley (14) with 37 points, beating Ramsay Smith (20) on count back. Third place went to Jack Butler (15) with 36 points.
Note: The Caddyshack is located on Soi 17 off 3rd Road or soi 8 off Thepprasit Road. All golfers are welcome and reservations are taken at 081 865 3104.

Birthday boys lead the way

PSC golf from Siam Country Resort

Jeff Wylie (left) and Neil Harvey (right) with Willem Lasonder.

Tuesday, May 20, Eastern Star - Stableford
The purpose of Tuesday’s visit to Eastern Star was twofold, as the PSC was to hold its monthly tournament there on Friday and a little bit of a ‘sighter’ always comes in handy for those days. The course was in good condition, with the greens running true, if perhaps a little on the firm side.
Jeff Wylie (6) & Neil Harvey (19), who both celebrated their birthdays in the preceding days, led the way with 34 & 33 points respectively. Jeff and Neil were also amongst the near pin winners, with Jonathan and Willem scoring the others.
On return to SCR the golfers had a bit of tucker, courtesy of the birthday boys, which went down well with a cold drink, or two.
Thursday, may 22, Pleasant Valley - Stableford
Thursday saw us travel up Hwy 7 on our way to Pleasant Valley, with the course found to be in good condition, although the greens were considerably slower than Eastern Star’s.
In a repeat of Tuesday’s result it was Jeff and Neil to the fore again with scores of 39 & 33 respectively. Another year older did not seem to dampen the boys’ resolve and perhaps they could just continue to improve in this their 60th year.
Near pins went to Mike, Jeff and Jonathan, with Mike perhaps having hit the best shot of the 3 being the only one to miss his birdie 2.
As mentioned earlier we had 2 teams at the PSC Monthly, with mixed results; Jeff and Martin got 3rd spot with 45 points, Martin getting a good near pin on the 17th in B flight, while Willem and Jim were content with a lucky draw.
Note: Siam Country Resort, Restaurant & Bar is located just off Siam Country Club Rd, after going under the arch past the 7/11, turn right after 50 metres, with the venue on the left another 200 metres along. Golf from here is generally played on Tuesday & Thursday, with the Resort hosting prompt presentations on both days.
As a PSC affiliated venue we welcome ALL golfers, including ladies & seniors (>60s) who have opted for the “Silver” tee option. Call 089 094 1841 for scheduling or enquiries. Hope to see you there, cheers & good golfing!

Perfect Peter Henshaw

PSC golf from Lewiinski’s Golf Society

Sunday’s winners Justin Fowlis (left) and Peter Henshaw (right) with the golf president Christy Knight.

Sunday, May 18, Green Valley - Stableford
A Flight
1st Justin Fowlis (12) 41pts
2nd Simon Spalding (2) 40pts
3rd Yui Bietry (11) 39pts
B Flight
1st Peter Henshaw (16) 42pts
2nd William Peach (18) 38pts
3rd Jum Karagit (18) 38pts
Near Pins: No 5 Michael Mier, No 8 Simon Spalding, No 12 Ludovic Henninot, No 16 Eddy Beilby.
Well you didn’t have to wait long for the title guy’s story to emerge - Peter ‘the silver surfer’ Henshaw was the man of the match with a excellent 42 points, his back nine total being a mind blowing 24 points at the society’s home course.
The trailing pair of Sir William Peach esquire and the inform lady golfer Jum Karagit, both with 38 points, were happy when they walked off the course, but sad when the B Flight results were announced and it got worse for Jum as she lost the count back to Sir William.
Top spot in the senior circuit went to Justin Fowlis and his excellent 41 points. Aussie star Simon Spaulding was left only the silver despite a fine 40 points and a triumvirate of golfers were log jammed on 38 points; Yui Bietry, Aussie boys Simon Spaulding and Nick ‘walk about’ Odnoral and Freddy ‘the quite one’ Starbeck. Yui made off with the bronze whilst Freddy was explaining his round to the Aussie boys.
Eddy Beilby (a brace), Simon Spaulding, Ludovic Henninot, Andy Kellaher, Mark Haffendon and Jum Karagit shared the 2’s pot.
Tuesday, May 20, Laem Chabang – Stableford
A Flight
1st Les Cobban (9) 40pts
2nd Michael Mier (7) 38pts
3rd JP Maffray (12) 37pts
B Flight
1st Nick Odnoral (15) 42pts
2nd Colin Davis (17) 39pts
3rd Ludovic Henninot (15) 37pts
C Flight
1st Christy Knight (24) 40pts
2nd Mike Jefferys (18) 36pts
3rd Aiden Murray (19) 33pts
The Lewiinski’s Golf Society moved its Monday to Tuesday to avail itself of the low season Sports Days at local courses that seem to predominate on Tuesdays. As has been our tradition in years past, we use the opportunity to visit the immaculate Laem Chabang layout. All thought the green fee is well reduced but the buildup of caddy fee and cart still created sticker shock among the faithful.
42 points was the winning score of the day in B Flight as Nick ‘the thunder from down under’ Odnoral posted this brilliant total. The Donkey rattled the pay windows with his 39 points as he was two clear of Ludovic Henninot.
A Flight had its own 40-pointer, a splendid return from Les Cobban as he took the flight gold two clear of Michael Mier and another from old mate JJ Maffray.
Dropping down to C Flight the good scores continued as Irishman Christy ‘good’ Knight did a supposed one in twenty-one rounds as he shot his own 40 points. Christy’s score was hardly out of line with the field as he was followed in by Mike ‘the Welsh Wizard’ Jefferys with a solid even par round and Aiden Murray on 33 points.
JP Maffray, Lindsay Semple and Maurice Roberts shared the ‘2’s pot.
Wednesday, May 21, Royal Lakeside – Stableford
1st Tore Eliassen (17) 37pts
2nd Thierry Petrement (13) 35pts
3rd Rod Brown (16) 34pts
Wily Tore Eliaseen was the only player to solve the Royal Lakeside riddle on the day as he stood alone, the only competitor under par with 37 points. Nice Guy Thierry Petrement showed that he was coming into form as he snuck into second place on 35 points while Rod Brown and the Donkey went to a count back as they were locked on 34 points, with Rod edging the Donkey off the podium steps.
No 2’s were recorded.
Friday, Mau 23,
Mt. Shadow - Stableford
A Flight
1st JP Maffray (12) 36pts
2nd Freddy Starbeck (13) 31pts
B Flight
1st Aiden Murray (19) 33pts
2nd Rod Brown (16) 33pts
The week concluded with a trip to the always tough Mountain Shadow. The day was hot but breezy and the rain gods were thankfully at peace.
Yet again the scores were poor with just JP Maffray managing to play to his handicap in the senior circuit. Freddy Starbeck was speechless to find his 31 points landed him the silver, and if you believe that you would believe anything.
In B Flight, pay window specialist Aiden Murray emerged from a three-man logjam on 33 points to find himself top of the heap, while Rod Brown clung to the silver as Mike ‘the welsh Wizard’ Jefferys was left pot less at sea level.
Bruce Anderson was the sole heir to the rollover 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.

Voller rallies late for Hua Hin success

Jomtien golf with the IPGC

(L to R): Wichai Tananusorn, Jimmy Johnson, Martin Grimoldby and Chris Voller.

This was our annual visit to Hua Hin for an individual competition over the four days, plus also a combined four round eclectic for the chance to be crowned the Golden Elephant Tour 2014 champion. 23 players made the trip, most of them traveling down on the Sunday.
Monday, May 19,
The Majestic – Stableford
Everyone made it to Hua Hin on time so 23 players out today with an equal cut in the two divisions of 6-15 and 17+.
The course was in very good condition and everyone enjoyed playing here, none more so than Lindsay Phillips, playing off 14, who scored 24 points on the front nine and 21 on the back for a remarkable 45 to win division 1. Chuck Anderson came in second on 38 and Chris Voller took third with 37.
Jimmy Johnson returned 37 points to win division 2, two ahead of Marty Aronson in second while Roger DeJongh placed third on 33.
Lindsay Phillips birdied the 6th and 12th and Pete Sumner the 6th to share the division 1 ‘2’s pot while Burnie Sinclair had it all to himself in the second tier.
Near pins went to Martin Grimoldby, Lindsay Phillips (3), Alan Bissell, Rod Howett, Andy Oz and Burnie Sinclair.
Tuesday, May 20, Sea Pines - Stableford
Sea Pines was only a 15-minute drive down the road from our Thipurai Hotel in Hua Hin and we arrived to an almost deserted course. It was a very windy day here on the coast and yet again the course was found to be in fine condition; this was voted in by the players rather than Palm Hills or Springfield due to the conditions of those other 2 courses.
Alan Bissell recorded the best score of the day, winning division 2 with 38 points while Adrian Shelley, alias Andy Oz, was second on 35 and Jimmy Johnson beat Burnie Sinclair 16/15 on a back nine count back for third after both came in with 31 points each.
Kevin Blake topped the podium in division 1, beating Martin Grimoldby 18/13 on the back nine after both finished on 36 points, and Russell Gilroy placed third one point behind.
There were no ‘2’s today in either division so rollovers to Black Mountain on Thursday.
Near pins were claimed by Grenville Hill, Pete Sumner, Wichai Tananusorn, Chris Voller, Alan Bissell, Andy Oz, Paul Renall and Burnie Sinclair.
Thursday, May 22, Black Mountain - Stableford
Probably everyone’s favourite course here in Hua Hin and the condition was the best we have ever seen; everything was immaculate and picturesque, good prices, good caddies and the clubhouse and the staff in the restaurant unbeatable.
39 points was the best score of the day, recorded by Joe McArdle to win division 1 ahead of Chris Voller in second on 37 and Martin Grimoldby beat Wichai 18/17 on count back for third after they both came in with 36 points each.
Guy Russell was the winner in division 2 with 37 points, with Jimmy Johnson one point behind in second and Frank McGowan claimed third with 35.
Grant Cadell birdied the 14th and Burnie Sinclair the 3rd to share the rollover ‘2’s pot.
Near pins went to Kevin Blake, Grant Cadell, Pete Sumner, Wichai, Paul Renall, Guy Russell and Burnie Sinclair (2).
So after three rounds, Martin Grimoldby and Chris Voller shared the overall lead on 108 points, with Lindsay Phillips and Jimmy Johnson hot on their heels with 106 and 104 points respectively.
Friday, May 23, The Banyan Tree - Stableford
Another course in superb condition with most commenting afterwards that Banyan is more of a thinking player’s layout than Black Mountain. The only slight downside was the cost of the buggy, the caddy and the prices in the restaurant afterwards, but it was still enjoyable.
Our first three rounds had been rain free but today at the Banyan the clouds thickened and after playing 14 holes the rain, lightning and thunder started. Fortunately it only lasted 20 minutes and the drainage here is very good so after a short stop at the tea station the group resumed with no further problems.
After 22 points at Black Mountain on Thursday, Alan Bissell was back in the limelight today, winning division 2 with a fine 41 points. Jimmy Johnson came in second with 37 and Roger DeJongh completed the podium in third with 36.
Saving his best game for the last round, Chris Voller topped division 1 standings with 39 points, four ahead of Declan Kelly in second while Wichai Tananusorn placed third after beating Martin Grimoldby and Grenville Hill 17/15/14 on the back nine, all on 33 points.
Chuck Anderson birdied the 15th and Alan Bissell the 17th to claim the ‘2’s prizes.
Near pin awards went to Chuck Anderson, Russell Gilroy, Chris Voller (2), Alan Bissell and Alec Hoare (2).
So, after his fine last round, the overall winner of the Golden Elephant Tour after four days was Chris Voller on 147 points, six ahead of second placed Jimmy Johnson while Martin Grimoldby and Wichai Tananusorn placed third and fourth on 141 and 138 respectively.

Cooper’s top mark

The Pattaya Golf Society (IPGC) at the Elephant Bar

The Pattaya Golf Society began the new week in fine style with a visit to Greenwood on Monday, May 19, to play a stableford competition on the A and B nines, which were in excellent condition. This course must surely rank as one of the best played by Pattaya golfers at the moment and the “vfm” is unbeatable.
On virtually an empty layout the group set off in hot humid conditions and good scores were slow to emerge but eventually the leaderboard took shape, with Alan Flynn, Akifumi Tate and Mike King all posting 32 points for a share of third place. One ahead was newest member Ken Lambert and his 33 points set down his mark for the future. The best round of the day was recorded by Mark Cooper, his winning score of 36 points matching the winning scores with the group on the last three visits to the course.
Garry Hookey revelled in the day’s only birdie ‘2’, on the testing B2. Jesper Hansen gleefully accepted the bar’s consolation beer and the Booby Bevy went to Greg McDonald after his debut competition saw him have a “mare” of a round. However, good or bad, there are never really losers at Greenwood
Monday’s man
on a roll
There is nothing better than a golf day out at Khao Kheow and on Wednesday, May 21 the Pattaya Golf Society did just that. Another group of twenty-something visited the course to play a stableford competition on the A and B nines which were in excellent order.
The course was quite popular but the group made good progress and some creditable scores were recorded. Sharing second place were Ken Lambert and Yasuo Suzuki with 38 points, which gave Yasuo good memories of his final round this trip. The winner for the second successive event was mark Cooper and his 39 points was made with fantastic back nine of 23 points!
There was only one birdie ‘2’ and Mr Len was beside himself with excitement as his second looked ominously close to an ace on the island green. The bar’s consolation beer went to Willie Barbour and Mr Len took the Booby Bevy for his 37 points which gave him nothing as a reward. “Something for the weekend, sir?” Yes, a handicap cut! Golfers can always find some fun at Khao Kheow.

Gabe fares best at tough St. Andrews

PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s

Brian Gabe & Jim Ferris.

Derek Brook
Tuesday, May 20, St. Andrews – Stableford
The plan was to play Green Valley today, and that is what we booked until the course came back and told us they had a tournament on that date, but we could play St Andrews at the same rate if we chose, so we decided to go for it.
Now normally we would not play this course as it is a really difficult one and many of our players like to walk, but here you have to take a cart. Believe me you really need one as well, either that or a pack horse.
Once signed in the cavalcade begins as we went up to the start of the 18 holes. You start with a downhill drive here, golf drive that is, to a raised green and as you make your way around you can see why players with a handicap over 18 handicap are advised to think twice before playing it.
I remember some years ago when we used to play St. Andrews regularly that one of our players described it as the ‘Goat Track’. The players on this day were a little more complimentary, but I suspect most would rather have played Green Valley.
The wind got us most of the way around and we struggled at times. This is actually a good test, the fairways are quite well grassed but the rough is so penal that the ‘Local Rules’ say that it should be classed as a ‘Hazard’, so it gives you some idea of the surrounding area. Then there is the water, now filled with my golf balls!
Back in Bert’s it was soon time for the results and the winner on the day was Brian Gabe with 37 points, a really fine round on this course. In second was Jim Ferris with 36 points ahead of Max Scott in third on 35 and Henry Wong fourth with 33.
Near pins went to Daryl Evans and Mike Gerrard (3).

Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

200 Bowlers: Preecha, David, Tue, La & Tao.

La Montgomery, Bowling Chairman, bowled her best series in quite some time with a 614 and games of 198, 201 and 215 to lead Indiana to a four point win over Brother D. Preecha bowled a 565 series for Indiana with games of 182, 182 and 201. Antero Ronkainen had a 505 series for Brother D.
Canada moved up from third to second place after winning all four points from Green Tree. Tue Pettae had a 200 game and 522 series for Canada. Tao bowled a 200 game and 518 series for Green Tree.
Leo Kretscher bowled a 553 series with games of 195, 178 and 180 to lead Bavaria to a four point win over Balloon. Bavaria moved up from seventh to fifth place.
VFW Post 9876 won three points from Café Kronborg as David Shaw led the way with a 549 series which included a 202 game. Kran Nielsen had a 518 series for Kronborg.
Sue Murphy bowling as a Pacer had a 502 series.

Results & Standings May 23 (week 7)
Pos.	Team	Score	Standings
1	Indiana	4 – 0	19.5 – 8.5
2	Canada	4 - 0	18-10
3	VFW Post 9876	3-1	18-10
4	Balloon	0 - 4	14 - 14
5	Bavaria	4 – 0	12.5 – 15.5
6	Green Tree	0 - 4	12-16
7	Brother D	0 - 4	11-17
8	Café Kronborg	1-3	7-21

Crumpton Cider Tuesday Darts League

Results & Standings May 20 (week 23)

Team	P	W	L	B/legs	Pts.
Londoner	23	20	3	17	40
Yates Bar	23	16	7	15	32
Mee Chew Sports Bar	22	15	7	11	30
i-Rovers	23	15	8	16	30
Crazy Eddies	23	14	9	12	28
Nervous Wreck	23	14	9	14	28
Legends Sports Bar	23	13	10	15	26
Buffalo Jack’s	23	10	13	10	20
Jantha Coffee House	23	10	13	11	20
Mai’s Bar	23	10	13	10	20
Shoot Pool A	23	9	14	12	18
Scandalic	22	7	15	5	14
Bye	23	5	18	7	10
W. Tankies	23	2	21	6	4
Results:  Bye (0-0)-(7-1) v Legends Pool & Sports Bar, Crazy Eddies (6-0)-(3-1) v W. Tankies, Jantha Coffee House (6-0)-(7-1) v Buffalo Jack’s, Mai’s Bar (2-0)-(7-1) v Londoner, Nervous Wreck (4-1)-(3-0) v Shoot Pool A, Yates Bar (2-0)-(5-1) v i-Rovers

Pattaya 8-Ball Monday Pool League

Results & Standings May 19 (week 12)

Team	Played	Won	Lost	For	Agst	Diff.	Pts.
Phimai Geordie	12	12	0	126	54	72	36
Smile Bar	12	11	1	123	57	66	34
San Snack Bar	12	9	3	120	60	60	30
Ta Bar	12	8	4	82	98	-16	28
Funny Girls 4	12	7	5	95	85	10	26
Crazy Eddie’s	12	7	5	89	91	-2	26
Pom Bar	12	5	7	83	97	-14	22
Asian Nomads	12	3	9	83	97	-14	18
Connections	11	3	8	66	99	-33	17
Doggy Style	12	2	10	75	105	-30	16
Parrot Inn	12	2	10	63	117	-54	16
Buffalo Jack’s	11	2	9	60	105	-45	15
Results:  Funny Girls 9 v 6 Asian Nomads, Phimai Geordie 12 v 3 Buffalo Jack’s, Connections 7 v 8 Parrot Inn, Crazy Eddie’s 8 v 7 Doggy Style, San Snack Bar 11 v 4 Pom Bar, Smile Bar 12 v 3 Ta Bar

 

Darkside Tuesday Darts League

Standings May 20 (week 16)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	T/G	Pts.
Lucky Time	16	15	1	107	29	13	30
Chill Bar	16	13	3	104	40	13	26
Load Out	16	11	5	90	50	8	22
Sidahla	16	8	8	58	62	5	16
Cockerooney’s	16	7	9	72	68	8	14
Double Top	16	5	11	50	89	6	10
Double Dutch	16	4	12	41	91	6	8
BB Bar	16	1	15	13	106	3	2
Results:  Cockerooney’s (1-0)-(8-1) v Chill Bar, Double Dutch (5-1)-(0-0) v Sidahla, Double Top (2-1)-(7-0) v Load Out, Lucky Time (9-1)-(0-0) v BB Bar

Oscar’s Sports Bar Wednesday Darts League

Results & Standings May 21 (week 4)

Team	P	W	L	Bonus	Diff.	Pts.
Buffalo Jack’s	4	4	0	29	7	8
Oscar’s MC Sports Bar	4	3	1	22	14	6
Legends Sports Bar	3	3	0	19	8	6
i-Rovers ‘A’	4	2	2	20	16	4
W. Tankies	4	2	2	19	17	4
Mai’s Bar	4	2	2	17	19	4
Yates’ Bar	4	1	3	18	18	2
Jantha Coffee	4	1	3	11	25	2
i-Rovers ‘B’	3	1	2	10	17	2
The Clinic	4	0	4	6	30	0
Results:  Buffalo Jack’s (8-1)-(1-0) v Oscar’s MC Sports Bar, Jantha Coffee (1-0)-(8-1) v Legends Sports Bar, The Clinic (0-0)-(9-1) v i-Rovers ‘A’, Wanky Tankies (4-0)-(5-1) v Mai’s Bar, i-Rovers ‘B’ (5-0)-(4-1) v Yates’ Bar

 

Asia Back Packer’s Monday Darts Super League

Standings May 19 (week 22)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	B/L	Pts.
Load Out	22	16	6	124	74	15	32
Jantha Coffee	22	16	6	123	75	13	32
i-Rovers ‘A’	22	15	7	130	67	18	30
Legends	21	14	7	119	69	13	28
Double Top	20	10	10	96	83	11	20
W. Tankies	21	7	14	82	107	6	14
i-Rovers ‘B’	22	2	20	44	153	3	4
Bye	10	0	10	0	90	0	0
Results:  Bye (0-0)-(9-1) v i-Rovers ‘A’, Legends (5-0)-(4-1) v Load Out, i-Rovers ‘B’ (3-0)-(6-1) v Jantha Coffee

 

Crumpton Oaks Cider Monday Pool League

Results & Standings May 19 (week 12)

Division 1
Team	P	W	L	+/-	BP	Pts.
The Butchers Arms	11	8	3	19	2	26
Shoot Pool	10	8	2	36	1	25
Legends Pool	10	7	3	13	1	22
Links Bar	10	6	4	10	1	19
Shoot Pool ‘B’	12	6	6	-13	0	18
Pook’s Bar	11	5	6	-10	0	15
Nicky’s Bar	8	4	4	-3	1	13
Sweethearts Bar	8	4	4	-8	0	12
Offshore Bar	12	3	9	-23	1	10
Acorn Pub	10	0	10	-21	2	2
Cup Q/F Results:  Legends Pool 10 v 2 Links Bar, The Butchers Arms 10 v 3 Shoot Pool, The Caddyshack 10 v 3 Pook’s Bar
Division 2
Team	P	W	L	+/-	BP	Pts.
The Caddyshack	11	10	1	51	1	31
Rest Stop	11	9	2	32	0	27
Cheers Bar	10	9	1	24	0	27
The Ranch	9	7	2	-1	0	21
Classroom	12	6	6	-19	0	18
Dean’s Bar	12	5	7	-12	1	16
ANZAC Sports Bar	11	4	7	-14	2	14
Buffalo Jacks	12	3	9	-25	0	9
i-Rovers	10	2	8	-36	1	7
Team Pulled Out	12	0	12	0	0	0
Cup Q/F Results:  Dean’s Bar 9 v 10 Rest Stop, The Caddyshack 10 v 3 Pook’s Bar

 

Gerd & Seesa shine at Eastern Star

PSC golf from The Growling Swan

Seesa Phompinmon, Niall Stuart & Gerd Riedler.

Peter Blackburn
Monday, May 19, Eastern Star – Stableford
There was a healthy field of 21 signed up for the first game of the week and we gathered at The Growling Swan prior to our departure to the Eastern Star Golf Course.
We welcomed Jerry Dobbs, back for a couple of weeks from his work in Gladstone, Queensland and also Kurt-Eric Persson & his lady Seesa back for another game with us. Once again it was time to say goodbye to David “Fletch” Fletcher who will shortly be returning to work in Western Australia.
All were early so we left the GS 5 minutes ahead of schedule at 8.25 am and arrived at the course 45 minutes later. It was fairly quiet so we had time to relax and prepare and our first four-ball teed off 15 minutes before our allotted time of 10.00 am.

Rosco Langoulant, John Davis. Andrew Allen & Dick Braimbridge.

It was a lovely day, not too hot with a gentle breeze and the golf course was in very good “nick” with the greens receptive and true. We set a fairly good pace and as the breeze got a bit stronger it made playing conditions quite comfortable and we completed our very enjoyable round in four hours & fifteen minutes.
Playing some excellent golf recently was one of my playing partners, Gerd Riedler, and his fine 41 points was good enough for first place in A Division, with Kevin “Wayco” Waycott hot on his heels in second place on 40 points and Takeshi Hakozaki taking third with 39.
Division B was won by Seesa Phompinmon who had 35 points and Dick “The Reverend” Braimbridge came second just one point further back. There were 2 golfers with 33 points and the count back resulted in third place going to Gary Williams (18 point back nine) with Nolan “Notso” Wise (16 point back nine) just missing out.
The Growling Swan NAGA Award for the lowest score on the day went to Niall Stuart
Division A (0-15)
1st Gerd Riedler (8) 41pts
2nd Kevin Waycott (10) 40pts
3rd Takeshi Hakozaki (13) 39pts
Division B (16+)
1st Seesa Phompinmon (26) 35pts
2nd Dick Braimbridge (36) 34pts
3rd Gary Williams (28) 33pts
Near Pins: 3rd – Kevin Waycott, 6th – Kevin Waycott, 17th – Kurt–Eric Persson
Long Putts: 9th – John Davis, 18th – Alain Taddei
Thursday, May 22, Burapha – 4-Person Scramble
It was the time for our monthly “novelty” game and the format this time was a 4 person scramble with a random draw, matching 2 low handicappers & 2 high handicappers together in each group. We had 20 golfers eager to participate which was perfect as it gave us 5 teams and we assembled at The Growling Swan in readiness for our departure to the classy Burapha Golf & Country Club.
We welcomed Rosco Langoulant and also Andrew Purdie, formerly from Queensland but now a Pattaya Resident. Leaving the GS 5 minutes early at 8.25 am we arrived at the course 35 minutes later and had plenty of time to do the random draw and have a chip and a putt.
B & D nines was the designated combination on the day and we got our first group away in lovely weather conditions with a gentle breeze. The golf course was, as usual, in perfect condition with lush fairways and magnificently prepared greens and with only light “traffic” ahead of us we were able to maintain a steady pace and as is expected with a 4 person scramble we completed the round in just a couple of minutes over four hours. It had been an excellent day with very good company.
As it was a 4 person scramble with just 5 teams competing there were awards for first & second placed teams. There were also rewards for nearest the pin on the four par 3’s and longest first putts on the A9 & C9 greens.
The winning team was Rosco Langoulant, John Davis, Andrew Allen & Dick Brainbridge with a net score of 60.5 and the runners up were Andrew Purdie, Bill Steinman, Peter Grey & Jerry Dobbs with a net score of 61.2.
1st Rosco Langoulant, John Davis, Andrew Allen & Dick Braimbridge (9.5) net 60.5
2nd Andrew Purdie, Bill Steinman, Peter Grey & Jerry Dobbs (7.8) net 61.2
Near Pins: B3 – John O’Donoghue, B8 – Sandy Leiper, D2 – Geri Crilly, D8 – Andrew Allen
Long Putts: B9 – Sandy Leiper, D9 – Russell Calcutt
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 [email protected].
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.

Wild bags the win at Pattana

PSC golf from the Billabong Golf Bar

Rosco Langoulant, Kevin Wild and Owen Walkley

Monday, May 19, Pattana - Stableford
With three groups playing it was a drive up a very congested 331 to Pattana. We all got there and were teeing off right on time, playing the A and C loops off the yellow tees, which was still a challenge at just over 6300 yards.
It was Sports Day here so there were a few golfers out there but apart from it being extremely hot we just flowed around in just over four hours. The course was in good condition apart from some of the greens which were in very poor shape. This didn’t affect Capt Bob on the first hole however as he never saw that green at all, being force to pick up his ball before he got there as he ran out of shots.
Kevin Wild won the day with 34 points, finishing one ahead of Rosco Langoulant in second while third place went to Owen Walkley on 31, just edging out Capt Bob on count back.
There were two ‘2’s recorded, by Kevin Wild and Neil Carter.
Wednesday, May 21, St. Andrews - Stableford
St Andrews today as Green valley was closed for a professional tournament, and whilst it’s always a pleasure to play this course the greens were not very good to putt on as they had just been cored and sanded, which made it a tough day out.

Barney Clarkson and Wayne Cotterell.

Last time we played here the scores were in the mid forties but that changed today with no scores anywhere near that high. There was a four-way count on 37 points at the top of the leaderboard that saw Rosco Langoulant take the day’s honours ahead of Capt Bob in second, Owen Walkley third and Auke in fourth.
There was only one ‘2’ today, coming from Capt Bob.
Friday, May 23, Treasure Hill - Stableford
We played Treasure Hill today for the first time in months. The course was in great condition but as usual it didn’t take any prisoners. It seems all the work done in previous months has paid off and it was a pleasure to play here. The greens were true and fast and although it was a hot day everyone enjoyed the challenge.
The scores were a real mixed-bag, ranging from a lowly 16 points up to a magnificent high of 33. Barney Clarkson was the owner of that high score, taking the top spot ahead of Wayne Cotterell on count back, while Owen Walkley placed third with 30.
There were no ‘2’s, which is not surprising as there are no easy par three greens at this course.
Note: The Billabong in 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. 

Ladies shine brightest at Eastern Star

Six regional dance teams head to Tesco-Lotus aerobics dance finals

Pattaya Super-8’s cricket tourney this weekend

Brass Monkey assured of promotion

Sports Bag: Pattaya golf at the crossroads?

Aarino takes victory at Khao Kheow

Quite the coup for Emmerson

Jim & Nuan take birthday bash honours

Mitchell at the double

Vincent shoots lifetime best

Robbins sails home at Navy

Beaumont bests the field at Greenwood

Birthday boys lead the way

Perfect Peter Henshaw

Voller rallies late for Hua Hin success

Cooper’s top mark

Gabe fares best at tough St. Andrews

Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

Crumpton Cider Tuesday Darts League

Pattaya 8-Ball Monday Pool League

Darkside Tuesday Darts League

Oscar’s Sports Bar Wednesday Darts League

Asia Back Packer’s Monday Darts Super League

Crumpton Oaks Cider Monday Pool League

Gerd & Seesa shine at Eastern Star

Wild bags the win at Pattana