Navy teams go head to head at Beach Volleyball Pattaya Open

Pattaya Deputy Mayor Wattana Chantanawaranon (2nd left) presents the male winners’ trophy to the victorious Navy 1 team.

Jetsada Homklin
Jomtien beach proved to be a magnet for sports lovers on Sunday, August 3 as the area’s multipurpose sports arena played host to the finals of the Beach Volleyball Pattaya Open 2014.
The tournament, which ran in total for 4 days from July 31 – August 3, was organized by the Pattaya Tourism Department in co-operation with the Thailand Volleyball Association and attracted 16 nationwide teams, which were split evenly between the male division and the female U-17 contenders.
After some keenly fought qualifying rounds, the final two matches saw the Thai Navy 1 and 2 teams face off against each other in the men’s final and Kalasin 1 take on Bangkok Sport School in the ladies championship game.
In the men’s final, Navy 1 got off to a blistering start and secured the first set 21-13 in short order. Any thoughts they may have had of an easy victory were soon blown out of the water however as Navy 2 tightened up their defence and came back strongly to take the second set 21-17 and tie the match up at 1 set all.
Thus, the final had to be settled by a tie-break, which was a straight race to 15 and Thai Navy 1 got their game back just in time as their opponents began to tire and mistakes crept into their play. Thai Navy 1 took the tiebreaker 15-12 and captured the winners’ trophy and 20,000 baht in prize money. Thai Navy 2 had to be content with the 10,000 baht consolation prize and also playing their part in a thrilling final that kept the spectators entertained throughout.
The concluding match of the event was the ladies final that saw Kalasin 1 race out to an early one set lead against the Bangkok Sports School, the Isaan duo proving too slick for their opponents as they rattled off the set 21-11. The final then took a similar pattern to the men’s event as Bangkok grew into the match and started to find some rhythm to their play. As the Kalasin team started to misfire on serve, Bangkok took advantage to take the second set 21-16.
With momentum now clearly on their side, the Bangkok pairing then played their best volleyball of the match in the deciding tiebreaker and wrapped up the contest and the championship 15-8 to take the 10,000 baht first prize.
In the men’s third place playoff match preceding the finals, Lukpradu 2 were victorious in straight sets (21-11, 21-17) over Chantaburi and took home a prize of 6,000 baht while Samutsakorn College finished third overall in the ladies division.
Pattaya Deputy Mayor Wattana Chantanawaranon along with other city administrators and national volleyball officials were on hand to present prize money and trophies to all the winning teams and finalists.
Thai sports officials are hopeful that this tournament can prove to be a springboard for success for the nation’s best beach volleyball players at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China later this month, the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea in September and also later this year at the Asian Beach Games in Phuket.

Pattaya council member Phaiwan Aromchuen (2nd left) presents the female champions’ trophy to Bangkok Sports School.

A Chantaburi player reaches for the ball during a playoff match against Lukpradu 2.

A Kalasin player attempts a smash against Bangkok Sports School in the female U-17 final.

Thai Navy 1 (blue shirts) and Thai Navy 2 battle for net supremacy in the men’s final.

Rising high, a player stretches for the ball in the female third place playoff game.

United turn on the style with 4-0 win at Sriracha

Pattaya United’s Patipat Armatantri (right) evades the attentions of the Sriracha defence during their Thai League Division 1 fixture at the IPE Chonburi Stadium, Sunday, August 3. (Photo/Pattaya United FC)

Pattaya United moved further away from the threat of Division 1 relegation with a 4-0 rout of neighbours Sriracha Ban Bueng FC last Sunday, August 3 at the IPE Chonburi Stadium.
United struggled to make a breakthrough in the opening exchanges but Sriracha’s leaky defence offered the promise of goals aplenty provided the Dolphins’ forwards could exercise patience. The opening goal duly arrived in the 40th minute when Pattaya’s Cristiano Lopes latched onto a left wing cross from Huangprakone to powerfully head the ball home for the only goal of the half.
United came out with more purpose after the break and doubled their lead on the hour mark as Brazilian midfielder Leo cleverly evaded 2 defenders on the edge of the Sriracha area before calmly stroking the ball past the advancing keeper and in off the far post.
The Dolphins didn’t have to wait too long to add a third and effectively wrap up all three points. In the 64th minute, Patipat Armatantri ran onto a reverse pass from Narakorn to hammer the ball into the Sriracha net and just 10 minutes later the same two players combined again, but this time it was Narakorn who provided the finished touch to seal a comprehensive win for the visitors.
Pattaya United are now sitting in a more secure mid-table position on 33 points while Sriracha Ban Bueng remain rooted to the foot of the standings with relegation all but a certainty.
Pattaya’s next fixture is on Sunday, August 10, at home to Bangkok FC. Kick-off at the Nongprue Stadium is scheduled for 4 p.m.

Thai Division 1 Standings – August 3
Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Pts.
Nakhon Ratchasima	24	15	7	2	24	52
Siam Navy	24	12	8	4	13	44
Saraburi	24	11	10	3	13	43
Bangkok	23	10	10	3	12	40
Ang Thong	24	10	9	5	16	39
Chiangmai	24	10	7	7	8	37
BBCU	24	10	6	8	0	36
Krabi	24	9	6	9	2	33
TTM Lopburi	24	7	12	5	1	33
Pattaya United	24	10	3	11	-9	33
Ayutthaya	24	9	5	10	-2	32
Roi Et	24	8	6	10	2	30
Phuket	23	8	6	9	-2	30
Trat	24	8	4	12	5	28
Nakhon Pathom	24	4	13	7	-2	25
Phitsanulok	24	6	7	11	-18	25
Khonkaen	24	3	8	13	-20	17
Sriracha	24	0	3	21	-43	3

 

Pattaya Arunothai squads top youth football tournament

Youth players pose with their trophies in front of Pattaya Deputy Mayor Wattana Chantanawaranon (standing center) and other Pattaya City officials at the conclusion of the 2-week football tournament.

Jetsada Homklin
Pattaya Arunothai School took top honors at the two-week Anti-Drugs Youth Football Tournament, with teams placed first and third in the competition’s two divisions.
Playing out at the Pattaya Youth Sports Center through July 15-30, the tournament featured teams from Pattaya schools No. 1-10, Aksornthepsit, Aksorn Pattaya, Wat Suthawas and Pattaya Arunothai schools.
Like the recent FIFA World Cup, the tournament began with a group round in which four teams played each other once, with the top two teams advancing to the knockout round, in which tied games were decided by penalty kicks.
The competition was divided into two divisions: boys aged 14 and under, and boys aged 15-16.
Pattaya Arunothai took first place in the older-boys group, with Wat Suthawas placing second and Pattaya School No. 7 taking third.
In the younger-boys category, Pattaya School No. 8 won first prize, School No. 5 came second and Pattaya Arunothai third.
Deputy Mayor Wattana Chantanawaranon and city council members presented all the winning sides with cups and awards July 31.

Rayer takes monthly medal on debut

PSC golf from The Golf Club

Phil, Ishi and Thierry back at TGC.

Steve Ellison
Monday, July 28, Green Valley (white tees) – Monthly Medal
1st John Rayer (17) net 68
2nd Mark Wood (8) net 70
T3rd Brian Wilkinson (16) net 71
T3rd Rich Moore (17) net 71
T4th Kris Kritsanajoothra (8) net 72
T4th Geoff Doody (20) net 72
Today we arrived to a full sign-up sheet of 28 golfers for our Monthly Medal. That is a great turn out for low season, so thanks to all of you for your support of TGC both on and off the course.
It was a cool and overcast day as we headed up the ol’ 36 with our new Kenwood music and video system upgrade installed in the van. This is great for our longer trips as we put up movies to pass the time on the road and keep a bit of sanity on the tour.
Weather was overcast and cool, but later on we had a bit of rain and the latter groups finished slightly damp.

Dave Ferris congratulates Jensin Lim on her 39.

We welcome back Kris K and partner Jensin Lim back to the fold to help keep the boys in line, and Rich Moore back in from Bangkok for a quick break from his teaching activities. Jeez, even Brian Wilkinson made it back to town! You just never know who is going to show up these days.
There were lots of familiar names and faces on the Monthly Medal podium today. Darksider Geoff Doody was right up there with the aforementioned Kris K. who for once trailed Wilko and Rich Moore. Steady and sure Mark Wood has family in town which usually means distractions, but he held it together for 2nd place honours. The day went to newcomer John Rayer, who is now the proud owner of his first-star Monthly Medal Antigua shirt for July 2014!
Wednesday, July 30, Burapha A & B (white tees) – Stableford
T1st Masao Ishikawa (16) 37pts
T1st Thierry Danzas (22) 37pts
3rd Pek Svensson (16) 36pts
It has been far, far too long since we played this fine golf course, but it was worth the wait. This is one of the best golf courses in the area, and we have a choice of 23 great courses to choose from here. Burapha is home to many Asian Tour events so is always in top condition and with a cooling bank of clouds over our heads a perfect day for golf was in store.
4 tee times were required for today’s competition and our buddies from France and Japan stole the show. Masao Ishikawa - we just call him Ishi - had a great day of golf to come home with 37 points to tie with Thierry Danzas for first place honours. Thierry came in second at Laem Chabang a few weeks back so good to see him improve and work his way up those podium steps. By the way, thanks go to Thierry for his donation to our “Smiling Caddy” charity which you will be hearing more about soon. Well played guys!
Friday, August 1, Laem Chabang A & B (white tees) – Stableford
1st Jensin Lim (32) 39pts
2nd Henry O’Brien (18) 39pts
3rd David Ferris (25) 37pts
The first day of golf in August brought us back to Laem Chabang, by popular demand. We booked 6 tee times here and filled the card easily, that is how popular this Nicklaus course is. We are getting here (and Burapha) in under 30 minutes from TGC, which rivals Siam in drive time. Today we played the A and B courses which tend to be easier than the C side, at least for the mid-handicappers anyway.
Our buddy from the high desert of Arizona, Dave Ferris, has been hitting the driving range lately and taking lessons up at the TPR Golf Academy with great results. He shot one better than his handicap on today’s card so Tyrone is doing some good work up there if he can even get Dave on track!
Local rascal and ladies man Henry O’Brien was once again hard to beat, even off his new 18 handicap (finally out of the 20’s) and shared the winnings with his 39 points.
Sorry Henry, the star of the show today was the little lady of the links, Jensin Lim from Singapore who had her best round in memory to tie on 39 Stableford points, a great number to shoot at Laem Chabang. You go girl!
Thanks again to all who joined in with us for the fun of golf in Pattaya, the home of golf in Thailand!
Note: The Golf Club is located on Soi LK Metro. Just call 085 434 3377 or see our website www.golfclubpattaya.com and for more information mail us: [email protected] and see updates at www.facebook .com/golfclubpattaya... all handicaps welcome!

Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

200 Bowlers: Ooy, Kran, Tao, Nok, Tue & Antero.

Canada moved up from third to second place after winning all four points from an undermanned Café Kronborg team. Tue Pettae led Canada with a 576 series with games of 192, 214 and 179. Kran Nielsen the Kronborg captain bowled without her two other bowlers had a 583 series and games of 193, 211 and 179.
First place Indiana showed that they can be beat after losing four points to Bavaria. Ooy Pluemkamon led Bavaria with a 542 series and a 202 game. La Montgomery bowled a 519 for Indiana. Bavaria moved up from fourth to third place.
Green Tree won three points from VFW Post 9876, dropping the latter from second to fourth place. Tao bowled a 580 series with games of 209, 189 and 188 for Green Tree and Bill Gibson had a 525 series with a 201 game. David Shaw was best for VFW with a 555 series.
Balloon and Brother D split their match with each team winning two points. Antero Ronkainen bowled a 542 series with a 212 game for Brother D. Nok Ostbo bowled a 502 series and a 206 game for Balloon.

Results & Standings August 1 (week 17)
Pos.	Team	Score	Standings
1	Indiana	0 – 4	47 – 21
2	Canada	4 - 0	38 - 30
3	Bavaria	4 – 0	36.5 – 31.5
4	VFW Post 9876	1-3	36 - 32
5	Balloon	2 – 2	32.5 – 35.5
6	Green Tree	3 – 1	29.5 – 38.5
7	Brother D	2-2	28 - 40
8	Café Kronborg	0 – 4	24.5 – 43.5

Warberg takes monthly award at the last

PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s

Derek Brook (left) presents the MBMG Golfer of the Month award to Dick Warberg.

Derek Brook
Tuesday, July 29, Crystal Bay - Stableford
On the morning as we met at Tropical Bert’s the numbers finalised at 25 as a couple of players were said to be suffering the aches and pains that the passage of ‘Father Time’ brings to the fore. Still, we had 7 groups and an easy drive to the course as the traffic proved to be fairly light.
After a quick change and onto the first tee we found we were to play the C & A Nines in that order. We were able to get away a bit early and soon were onto the first green where we found the problem that was to plague us all day. The greens were in terrible condition. By that I do not mean badly cut or sanded or anything so mundane. The greens were just covered in many coloured grasses. To putt over them was a lottery and the worst was the very deep green patches that seemed to act like velcro and not only slowed the ball down but threw it all over the place.
The weather was fine, except for a strong wind that seemed to rise occasionally, the fairways were in good condition, and the rough reasonable. This course really has to sort out those greens as they spoil what we all thought, that this could be a super course, with decent greens.
There has been some work on the facilities here and the showers seem better but the restaurant is still a bit dingy, although the staff there are very good and helpful.
Back at Bert’s it was soon time for the results and in the A Flight, 0 to 18, the winner was Alan Sullivan with 40 points ahead of Ton Herrington in second with 39 points on count back over Brian Parish in third. Good scores on the rough greens.
In the B Flight one man won by a street as Dick Warberg won with 43 points. In second was Brad Robins with 35 points and in third was Frank Pilkington with 33.
This was also The MBMG Golfer of the Month day and after this day’s results we had a four-way tie that went to count back. However, with a great last day Dick Warberg won on count back over Tom Herrington, Brian Parish and Max Scott. So congratulations to Dick, the MBMG Golfer of the Month.
Near Pins: Dick Warberg, Brian Parish ( 2), David Nicholson
Long Putt: Takeshi Hakozaki, David Nicholson
Friday, August 1, Plutaluang - Stableford
T’was the first day of August, and the ever-hopefuls gathered at Tropical Bert’s to compare strategy for the day’s round. With good weather forecast (and thankfully this proved to be true) players could concentrate on their golf game for the day.
The destination was the Thai Navy course, which seems to be a “love it or hate it” course, but the great majority fall into the “love it” category. Challenging yet always interesting, you must keep your mind in the game as the geography of the course allows each hole to be unique. This day the group was assigned the East and South courses. Some say this is the easiest combination, but that doesn’t mean it is easy!
The Navy course always separates true golfers from the hopefuls. The top scores were good but also showed the course deserves respect. This day Andre Van Dyk (15) once again took over the winner’s circle, sailing home with a winning 37 points. Well done!
A few weeks ago Bob Watson (5) made sure everyone knew he was back in town by winning, and this day Bob made sure we won’t forget him too soon by taking second with 36 points. Bob is heading to his “other home” for a couple months and we wish him well. Third place went to Darren Sargood (13) with 34 points, and fourth to Steve Hamstad (12) with 33.
Near Pins: Tom Herrington, Don Carmody, Steve Hamstad, Darren Sargood

Danboise edges Pelly down the home stretch

PSC golf from The Outback Golf Bar

Friday winners (from left): Keith Dyson, Geoff Christie & John Stafford.

Monday, July 28, Burapha - Stableford
16 Outbackers played the C and D loops from the white tees on an overcast day which took a turn for the worse as the last three groups had to finish in torrential rain. However, the course was in top condition which produced some great scoring, particularly from Kim Danboise and Dennis Pelly who both finished with 41 points each.
Heaven knows what Dennis would have scored if the rains hadn’t arrived for his last four holes as he only managed to pick up one point on each of them. Anchor throw? Comes to mind; Nay perish the thought – it really did rain hard and Dennis could barely see through his glasses. But the disappointing finish cost him the win as he lost on c/b to the in-form Kim Danboise.
Ivan Plunkett was third with 39 and Keith Dyson secured his first podium place here at the Outback, taking fourth with 38, whilst wily ‘not so much of the old’ Bobby Driggs was fifth with 36 points.
Geoff Christie had two ‘2’s (8th & 11th), Jim Brackett & Ivan Plunkett both on the 5th and Kerry Rothman another on the 11th.
1st Kim Danboise (16) 41pts
2nd Dennis Pelly (13) 41pts
3rd Ivan Plunkett (21) 39pts
4th Keith Dyson (30) 38pts
5th Bobby Driggs (14) 36pts
Tuesday, July 29, Bangpra - Stableford
Our visits to Bangpra have moved to Tuesdays for the next couple of months or so, to make way for Laem Chabang on Wednesdays, which is currently offering golf at a fantastic price.
11 here today, which isn’t too bad for a Tuesday, on a course that was practically empty apart from some groups of caddies playing and one 5-ball; yes you’ve guessed – the one in front of us. It wasn’t really the starter’s fault as they started as two different groups and teamed up when they were out of sight on the third. So it was a painful two and a half hour front nine but they did get the gee-up from the marshall on the back-nine, scooting round in two.
Bobby Driggs had the best round of the day with 36 points, beating the consistent Kiwi 5 handicapper, Geoff Christie by one as John Low got the better of General Jack on c/b, both with 31.
There were no ‘2’s.
1st Bobby Driggs (14) 36pts
2nd Geoff Christie (05) 34pts
3rd John Low (13) 31pts
4th Jack Moseley (21) 31pts
Wednesday, July 30, Laem Chabang - Stableford
A fine day with light cloud made conditions very pleasant for the four groups who played Mountain and Lake at Laem Chabang today. It was good to have a rest from the tough C course, where we have been starting for some time now but I thought the greens on A (Mountain) needed a bit longer to be in top condition.
The rating for this course from the whites is a low 68.6 and the high scores reflected this, as only one person in the field of 15 shot less than 31 points, quite a remarkable statistic!
Steve Durey, who loves this course, had a great 43 points to win from Laem Chabang member Tony Garnett with 39, and John Low (38) beat Mike Missler on c/b in the battle for third and fourth.
Sakorn had a ‘2’ on A7 as did John Low (B8) who after a great tee shot had a tap-in for his birdie.
1st Steve Durey (21) 43pts
2nd Tony Garnett (14) 39pts
3rd John Low (13) 38pts
4th Mike Missler (08) 38pts
Friday, August 1, Green Valley - Stableford
31 players enjoyed their golf at Green Valley today and once again complements must go to the ground staff for keeping the course in such good nick, especially during the extraordinary dry weather during what is supposed to be the wet season. With sticky, but relatively cool conditions, the scoring was very high with four players scoring 40 points or more.
Kiwi visitor, Geoff Christie finished the week on a high, winning Div A with 39 points off his 5 handicap, followed home by Mike Missler (36) and Peter LeNoury (35).
John Stafford is obviously fighting fit again after some recent surgery and has absolutely no chance of a handicap review, only downwards, as he amassed a brilliant 43 points to win Div B by three from the in-form Dennis Pelly who scored 40 points today, to follow his 41 on Monday at Burapha. Kerry Beck, who has just returned from a quick trip down to Aus, was third with 39.
The best round of the day was returned by the fast improving Keith Dyson with 44 points, from Tim Knight who at last has shown what he can do when he puts 18 holes together; in recent months, Tim has been scoring on only about 13 or 14 holes! Well done the pair of you, both having four ‘4 pointers’ on their cards and Keith has received a handicap adjustment down to 28.
Welcome back to Bryce Stick and also to Waldo’s son, Matthew having his first hit with the Outback.
There were six ‘2’s from David Davies (5th), Jim Brackett (8th), another from Jim (12th) plus Bob Finley & Greg Hill on the 12th and Rick Evans on the 16th.
Div A (0-11)
1st Geoff Christie (05) 39pts
2nd Mike Missler (08) 36pts
3rd Peter LeNoury (10) 35pts
Div B (13-18)
1st John Stafford (18) 43pts
2nd Dennis Pelly (13) 40pts
3rd Kerry Beck (13) 39pts
Div C (19+)
1st Keith Dyson (30) 44pts
2nd Tim Knight (27) 40pts
3rd Bob Mattes (22) 36pts
Note: The Outback Golf Bar is situated about 6km from Sukhumvit Road along Soi Siam Country. Call Jack on 081 578 1956.

Declan & Donal - stars to be sure

PAGS July Monthly Golf Tournament

A Flight winner - Declan Kelly (center).

Clear skies and a light breeze met the players on their arrival at Green Valley to play in July’s PAGS Tournament on Wednesday 30th. The golf course was in good shape, despite following a different flow of holes again, as the management seem to search for the most customer friendly set-up.
This was the 7th PAGS tournament of the year and saw a good field of 90 odd players test their skills in an effort to move up the Order of Merit for the end of year prizes, to go with the great variety of prizes on offer for the day. There were some outstanding scores here today, with the Ladies & C Flight showing the way with several 40+ point returns.
Once again with the numerous sponsors offering technical prizes on every hole, as well as 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each of the 3 Men’s flights and 1st & 2nd available to the Ladies that teed it up on this day meant there were plenty of chances to take home a little something.

2 Long Drives winner - Mika Viljakalken (center).

There were only 3 players that picked up the maximum of 2 technicals this month; Mika Vijakalken picked up both the under-55 Long Drives, Donal McGuigan a Long Drive and an approach in the 55-64 age group, while Nick Omarel picked up 2 approaches. PAGS policy of each player winning a maximum of 2 technical prizes means any excesses go into the “lucky draws”, and although there were no excessive winners today there were still plenty of lucky draws to be won. With only a few double ups this month it meant that the prizes were shared around amongst many well satisfied players.
Declan Kelly (H/cap 13) was this month’s A Flight winner with a solid 38 points, ahead of Shaun Merriman and Gerd Riedler, both with 37. Mika Viljakalken also had 37 points but was eliminated on count back after 18 on the Back 9, while Shaun & Gerd both had 20, before Shaun got the nod on the last six, 13 to Gerd’s 12.
B Flight required a count back to decide the winner after Christer Silvandersson (14) and Mihail Iordache (17) both signed for 37 points; Christer prevailing 19/18, while Leo Ruukanen (16) got the remaining podium spot with 36 points after a back nine of 19, to edge Patrice Bardy & Dennis Steele with 18 & 15 respectively.
The C Flight was hotly contested with some hot scores to go with it. Thiery Temime (28) led the way with 45 points, while another good score, this time by Terrence Marney (26) with 40 points got second spot ahead of Henry Wong (21) with a respectable 39 points.
The Ladies flight also required a count back after both Noi Emmerson (18) and Yui Bietry (14) recorded good scores of 40 points each. Both players had 19 on the back nine, with Noi having 14 on the last six to edge Yui with 13.
Congratulations also go to Low Gross winner this month, Mike Allidi, who went around in a creditable 75.
PAGS continues to enjoy great support, with the free BBQ at Shenanigans becoming a fine social event in its own right, and family and friends all come along to support the players. Again on this evening there was plenty of good cheer and well wishes for the participants after another most enjoyable tournament, and all look forward to August’s event at Treasure Hill on 27th. Contact Shane on 085 945 9689 to ensure your preferred tee time.

Qatari lads show some form

PSC golf from Siam Country Resort

Ian Waddell (left) & Mike Gerrard (right) after their round at Wangjuntr.

Tuesday, July 29, Greenwood - Stableford
Tuesday saw us visit Greenwood with the C & A combination our allotted test of the day. The course was in good condition with both fairways and greens much better than several more high profile courses.
We had 3 groups today and moved along at a steady pace, under clear skies with a light breeze to relieve some of the humidity. Jeff Wylie (H/cap 7), who had not played to his handicap throughout July with SCR, finally returned to some form and recorded a day’s best of 38 points. Stan Rees (25), one of our regular visitors from Qatar, also showed some form to record 34 points, along with SCR regular Jonathan Pratt (10); Stan getting the nod over Jonathan on count back to the last 6, 13/9, after both recorded 17 on the back 9.
Near pins today went to Jeff & Martin.
Thursday, July 31, Wangjuntr - Stableford
Wangjuntr Valley was our venue for Thursday’s competition where we played from the white tees at just over 6,000 yards, which made the course a lot more user friendly for all. With 2 greens on each hole, today we played to the left side greens, and despite some players seeing the course for the first time, most were very complimentary on the conditions and layout.
Jeff Wylie (7) was able to manage his way around for a day’s best of 36 points, ahead of Qatari visitor Ian Waddell (20) with 35 points. Third spot was decided on count back with Mike Gerrard (16) just edging playing partner Bill Hewitt (17) 15/12 after both signed for 32 points. With five par 3s on the Valley course, near pins were spread around between Jonathan, Samorn, Bill, with Mihail getting two.
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!

Bangpra – no monkeys, just rain

The Pattaya Golf Society at the Elephant Bar

A formidable four-ball: Masashi Iizumi, Mr Len, Dianne and Tom Murphy, on the first at Mt Shadow.

1st Akifume Tate (15) net 72
2nd Paul Hird (14) net 74
T3rd Jon Batty (10) net 78
T3rd Anders Haglund (14) net 78
The Pattaya Golf Society played its monthly medal competition at Bangpra on Monday 28 July. The five groups found the course in great condition, with fairways and bunkers invariably offering excellent lies. The greens were in their usual shape, well-presented and very grain-influenced. Golfers who don’t understand how to read grain on Bangpra’s greens will struggle a lot more than those who do.

Tail gunners Bill Tunbridge, Toby Glass and Mick O’Donnell ensuring they stay in the shade.

Play had been underway for about 90 minutes when the rain, which had been threatening for a while, suddenly came down in buckets. Thankfully, Bangpra is well served by many shelters so golfers didn’t have far to walk when seeking cover. About an hour passed before the rain settled into a light drizzle enabling play to recommence. Notwithstanding the large amount of water that had fallen, the course was eminently playable. The greens, particularly, played as if unaffected by the downpour – impressive.
Whilst the drizzle was light, and progressively became lighter, golfers still struggled with the damp conditions. One of the first casualties is distance; one or two clubs more are needed and this takes the average golfer some holes before realisation hits. Another problem is swinging freely, given the fact one’s clothes are wet and clingy.
It stood to reason, therefore, that scores on the second nine would be significantly worse than those on the first. And indeed, with one notable exception – the day’s winner – this proved to be the case. The winning round of net-par 72 was testament to Akifume Tate’s powers of concentration during what were trying conditions.
Back at the Elephant Bar, the presentation included a welcome to Paul Hird from the UK, and welcome-backs to Garry Hookey, Australia, Larry Ang, Singapore, and to the PGS’s Mr Len following his break from golf. Two golfers who had enjoyed several rounds with the PGS over recent weeks were “farewelled” - Anders Haglund who returns to Sweden, and Geoff Reynolds to WA, Australia.
There were two ‘2’s, from Geoff Reynolds on 8, and Paul Hird on 17.
It’s a credit to this course’s green-keeping staff that the course can take the deluge it did, and still offer an excellent test of golf. Well done Bangpra.
Greenwood –
great VFM
1st David Thomas (10) 36pts
T2nd Toby Glass (23) 35pts
T2nd Tim Dale (12) 35pts
On Wednesday 30 July, the Pattaya Golf Society took a modest number of just three groups to Greenwood to play a stableford round on the C and A nines. The weather, apart from a few drops that threatened but came to nothing, was surprisingly humid, continuing the unusual spell of April-like conditions we have experienced of late.
The course was superbly presented with fairways offering perfect lies, bunkers well-kept, and greens that were true and consistent. The Sports Day price of 650B green-fee is outstanding value-for-money.
The PGS welcomed two new members, Mick O’Donnell and Bill Tunbridge, both from Australia. We also said a fond farewell to John Tallett who is returning home to the UK.
With an empty car park, it looked like millionaire’s golf was in prospect until the starter informed one of our group that his shirt did not meet dress requirements. The shirt in question was a casual shirt, complete with collar and buttons from top to bottom. It was the buttons that were the offending item apparently. Only polo shirts allowed. One of our members had a spare “conforming” shirt, so off they went to change things. TIT!
With only two podium places likely, the competition was keen and close. Many scores in the low-to-mid thirties were recorded, but it was two Australians that got up for a share of second place. Playing his first round since receiving his official handicap was Toby Glass. His 35 points reflected an excellent first-up effort, especially given his chaperone responsibilities towards the big-hatted newbies. Also on 35 points was Tim Dale who, sadly, was playing his last round with us this trip. The winner, by the narrowest of margins, was current organiser David Thomas.
There were no ‘2’s.
Greenwood – well worth the extra ten minutes.
Mt Shadow –
fairways with run
1st David Thomas (10) 40pts
2nd Akifume Tate (15) 35pts
T3rd Wichai Tananasorn (7) 34pts
T3rd Murray Edwards (21) 34pts
Friday 1 August saw the Pattaya Golf Society take four groups to Mountain Shadow for the month’s first stableford competition. The course was well presented with fairways that were hard and fast, yet still offered reasonable lies. Putting surfaces are nearly back to their usual excellent condition following recent coring, and many tee-boxes are roped-off whilst they benefit from sanding and re-sowing. This meant the blue markers were slightly forward on most tees.
This course has always had appeal but the tired state of the locker-rooms, particularly the showers, has detracted from its allure. Following refurbishment, this is no longer the case. The men’s shower block has undergone a major upgrade bringing the facilities into line with the rest of the course. At 1050B green-fee caddie-fee it certainly represents excellent VFM.
Two long-serving members were welcomed back; Masashi Iizumi from Japan and Wichai Tananusorn following his UK holiday.
The course was set up for good scores especially given the clement whether, but on the whole scoring was modest with many in the low-to-mid 30s. Making the podium and playing his first game since returning home, Wichai Tananusorn went out with 20 points, but folded on the back-nine with 14. His playing partner, Akifume Tate, did the reverse, with a front nine of 14 followed by a back-nine of 21. Perhaps the hard luck story belongs to Murray Edwards who, courtesy of a driver who lost his way, was late for his tee-off. Being first off, he had no time for warm-up exercises or practice swings. The one stableford point earned from his first three holes bore testament to that.
The standout score of 4-under net par belonged to Mr Len’s humble assistant, David Thomas, whose constant tinkering just may be about to pay dividends.
There was one ‘2’, at the 5th achieved by Murray Edwards.
The booby bevy was given to Masashi Iizumi, more as a welcome-back gift than anything else. Another fun day at a lovely course, enjoyed by all.

Cox cruises to victory at Navy

PSC golf Bunker Boys @ The Ranch

Stars of the week, Rab McDonald, Geoff Cox and Geoff Parker celebrate back at The Ranch.

Monday, July 28, Green Valley – Medal
It was a cloudy morning with a fresh breeze blowing as we teed-off to tackle the popular Green Valley course for our second stroke play competition of the month. Everything progressed smoothly for the first seven holes, but then a heavy rain shower moved in and we were forced to take a 10 minute break at the nearby drinks stop.
Although the rain eased off, there was still persistent, light drizzle for the next few holes, but the condition of the course wasn’t seriously affected, and the conditions actually became quite pleasant for the final half dozen holes.
A few of the less hardy golfers had decided to call it a day, and duly received a rain check for nine holes, but the more hardy golfers still had an enjoyable round as the weather improved. Geoff Parker managed to take one stroke off Colin Greig on the 18th hole to take first place, and Tony Robbins was a further stroke back to take third.
1st Geoff Parker (14) net 72
2nd Colin Greig (7) net 73
3rd Tony Robbins (14) net 74
Near Pins: Colin Greig, Colin Hammond and Steve Durey.
Wednesday, July 30, Plutuluang N & W – Stableford
Our last game of the month took us to the Navy course on a bright sunny morning to play a Stableford competition on the difficult North and West nines.
The race for the Golfer of the Month title was still wide open, with recent good performances from Geoff Parker and Tony Robbins bringing them up to challenge Gerry Cooney, who has led the way for most of the month. The star of the day however, wasn’t one of the title contenders, it was Geoff Cox who produced a stellar performance with a round that included one birdie, and 11 pars giving him an unbeatable score of 44 points (79 gross off his 15 handicap!).
To put Geoff’s achievement in perspective, this is the best score that your scribe can remember on these two nines in the history of the Bunker Boy’s society, and was certainly Geoff’s best performance in recent years.
Tony Robbins was the best of the title contenders, but a closing run of only two points over the last three holes, deprived him of the second place finish which would have secured him the title. Colin Greig took the second place spot on a count back with nineteen points on the inward nine against Tony’s seventeen.
Geoff Parker sneaked into fourth place with 32 points (including a two stroke penalty for playing the wrong ball), but it was enough to win the July title by a margin of one point, ahead of both Gerry Cooney and Tony Robbins who ended tied in second place.
1st Geoff Cox (14) 44pts
2nd Colin Greig (7) 35pts
3rd Tony Robbins (14) 35pts
Near Pins: Geoff Cox (2) and Colin Greig (2).
Friday, August 1, Emerald – Medal
Near perfect golfing weather today to start the new month with a medal competition at The Emerald course. It’s fair to say the course has improved significantly since our previous visit last month, with most of the new grass on the fairways beginning to bed in, and the greens returning to their previous good condition.
The course was quiet and the round progressed smoothly with the leading three-ball completing the round in well under four hours.
It was a day when Rab McDonald re-found his form after a slump which has seen his handicap rise from 11 to 15 over the first fifteen games of his visit. Rab’s score of net par was enough to clinch the top spot one stroke ahead of Colin Grieg, with Steve Durey taking third place a further stroke behind.
We welcomed back Lee Butler today after almost a year’s absence from golf whilst he was concentrating on building a new house, and his caddy made it a memorable day by driving straight over a concrete post and breaking the drive shaft of the buggy! Fortunately Lee was playing in the final group, and after waiting for a replacement buggy to arrive, it took the group the best part of an hour to play the final two holes, and still nobody caught them up.
At the presentation Rab McDonald received his KPK Food voucher and was in high spirits (supplying an endless stream of jokes) for the first time in weeks –amazing how a return to form can make the world seem a brighter place!
1st Rab McDonald (15) net 72
2nd Colin Greig (7) net 73
3rd Steve Durey (21) net 74
Near Pins: Rab McDonald (2) and Mashi Kaneta.
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. for breakfast and transportation, and new players are always welcome. Contact “Buff” on 086 046 5091 or 080 605 5663 for all enquiries or got to website: www. bunkersociety.com.

Eng Cotterell sweeps DeVere monthly trophy

PSC golf from The Billabong Golf Bar

Monday, July 28, The Emerald - Stableford
With three groups playing at the Emerald we got away just after 9 a.m. and it was just as well as when we finished and were having a drink the rain came down in bucket loads. The course is in good condition both the greens and fairways where renovation work has taken place played very good.

Eng Cotterell (left) receives the DeVere trophy from Brian Chapman.

We had one stand out performer today, Steve Compton with 39 points, and second was a long way back with Owen Walkley getting that spot with 32 and third went to Brian Maddox, beating Greg Hill on a count back with both on 31 points each.
There were no ‘2’s.
Wednesday, July 30, St. Andrews – Stableford
Our normal venue of Green Valley was closed to us, for a quite large tournament was being played there, so we were put onto St Andrews with 34 players and it was a big day out for some who had never played here before. St Andrews is a course that doesn’t take prisoners as some players found out today.

Steve Compton & Owen Walkley.

We were joined by David Hutchison and his wife Cynthia over from the Philippines for a break and to play some golf. David, who plays off scratch, had a great day with a one under round off the stick.
The rain threatened but didn’t eventuate so it turned out to be a good day for golf with just high cloud. The course was in good condition with the greens just lightly sanded but running true.
It was the monthly DeVere trophy today, sponsored by Brian Chapman from the DeVere Group and we had a count back for fifth place with the spot being taken by Bill Marsden on 33 points. Fourth place went to Brian Maddox with 35 points, being beaten on a count back by Steve Compton, second went to Dave Hutchison with a great one under gross with 37 points, and taking the winner’s DeVere trophy with a fantastic 38 points was Eng Cotterell. Hope the shirt and hat fits or Cottee will have his hands on them for sure.
There were four ‘2’s today, coming from Dave Hutchison, Bill Marsden, Steve Compton and Auke, who dropped the ball about 4 inches from the cup on the third and it stayed there for a tap in birdie.
Friday, August 1, Greenwood - Stableford
Greenwood on Friday was in beautiful condition. We got a little bit of drizzle on us at about halfway round but it didn’t last long enough for anyone to get wet. We were joined today by Chris Wilmott and Jimmy Groves, back from their latest stint on the rigs.
Playing from the longer white tees the scores were quite incredible, with that young man from the States giving us a lesson as he did on Wednesday at St Andrews. Steve Compton, playing off his 20 handicap, recorded a score on 40 points to win the day by 4 points over Eng Cotterell who secured second on a count back over Mal Farquharson.
There was only one ‘2’ and yes that’s right it went to the Cotterell family again with Wayne getting it this time.
Note: The Billabong is situated just off Siam Country Club Road looking straight down Lake Mabprachan. If you are looking for a game of golf, give Bob a call on 082 204 3411.

Buckingham head and shoulders above the field

PSC golf from Café Kronborg

Graham Buckingham.

Monday, July 28,
Pattaya C.C. – Stableford
1st Graham Buckingham (22) 35pts
2nd Tom Cotton (22) 29pts
3rd Kenny Chung (24) 26pts
4th Hugh O’Donnell (31) 26pts
Pattaya Country Club was the game today, just a short 20 minutes from Pattaya and we got off the first tee 15 minutes early under overcast and windy conditions. The first rain to stop play this year came on the 14th hole and delayed us for about 40 minutes. Despite this, the course was very dry due to the recent lack of rain. The greens were ok but some were very fast.
Back in the clubhouse a goodbye went out to Graeme Lomas, heading back to Sydney, Australia.
Graham Buckingham was the winner today with 35 points, six up on Tom Cotton in second with Kenny Chung taking third on a count back from Hugh O’Donnell.

Gerd Riedler wins his third monthly mug

PSC Golf from The Growling Swan

Gerd Riedler, Sandy Lieper, Martin Kempton & Alain Taddei.

Peter Blackburn

Monday, July 28, Mountain Shadow – Stableford

It was time for our monthly visit to Mountain Shadow and we had 22 players on the starting sheet. We met at The Growling Swan and a hearty welcome was handed out to Sandy Leiper who was returning after a few weeks off due to a leg injury. It was time to say farewell to Paul Sharples who is returning to his work in Oman at the weekend and Dick Braimbridge who is off to Australia before commencing an assignment in The Solomon Islands.
All were on time so we departed the GS right on 8.30 am and after 45 minutes we arrived at the course which was practically deserted. After booking in we went down to the first tee and our first four-ball got away 15 minutes ahead of schedule at 9.45 a.m. Under overcast skies we proceeded at a steady pace, enjoying the good condition of the course and ever alert to the quickness of some of the greens which were in good “nick”.

Alain Taddei, Sandy Leiper & Ebrahim.

We completed the front nine in a touch over 2 hours and after a couple of holes the skies above were getting darker and darker & as we walked down the 12th fairway after teeing off a severe squall hit us, forcing us to take shelter under a tree on the fairway and after 10 minutes we decided to make a run for the drink stop before the 13th tee. We made it, getting drenched in the process and sat it out for around 45 minutes until the rain had almost stopped, as it invariably does here in Pattaya. We then continued our round in light drizzle all the way but the course was draining well and there were no problems on the greens.
We managed to complete the full round in four hours & fifty five minutes which included the 45 minute break but unfortunately 3 golfers had decided not to continue due to the rain and pulled out just after half way. Not the most enjoyable round ever but we were out there doing what we love to do and were thankful that we were able to finish reasonably unscathed..
Ebrahim reveled in the conditions and won the A Division with a fine 39 points, 2 points ahead of Mike “Hunter” Gosden in second place and despite losing another shot on the weekend it was John Pierrel finishing in third spot with 36 points.
Alain “Inspector Clouseau” Taddei won the B Division after scoring 35 points and with 2 golfers on 31 points the resultant count back saw Bob Akapita (16 point back nine & 9 on the last 6 holes) finish second from John Davis (16 point back nine & 8 points on the last 6 holes) who finished in third place. I must also report that for the first time ever a nearest the pin reward had to be shared as the tee shot results on the 15th could not be separated.
The Growling Swan NAGA Award for the worst score on the day was won by the returning Sandy “Cindy” Leiper.
Division A (0-16)
1st Ebrahim (12) 39pts
2nd Mike Gosden (13) 37pts
3rd John Pierrel (10) 36pts
Division B (17+)
1st Alain Taddei (16) 35pts
2nd Bob Akapita (16) 31pts
3rd John Davis (15) 31pts
Near Pins: 5th – Ebrahim, 8th – Gerd Riedler, 15th – Ebrahim/Ted Morris, 17th - Ebrahim
Long Putts: 9th – Mashi Kaneta, 18th – Alain Taddei
Thursday, July 31, Bangpakong – Stroke/Monthly Mug
It was that time again when we play our one and only stroke round of the month in competing for the Growling Swan Monthly Mug and this month’s challenge was at the classy Bangpakong Riverside Country Club. Numbers were down mainly due to some of our regular golfers deeming it a bit too far to travel so we ended up with 22 true and keen golfers ready to compete for the Mug.
We handed out hearty welcome to John O’Donoghue from Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia, Mike Omiya from Hawaii and old friend Ernie Picken from Melbourne who was celebrating his 69th birthday. Also it was great to see good friend Walter Baechli back with us after his cycling tour around Albania, Montenegro and Greece, to mention just a few of the countries that he passed through.
After a 67 minute drive we arrived at the course where it was not too busy. We had driven through drizzling rain at times on the journey and the skies were overcast creating quite humid conditions but as always we were confident of the weather being kind to us. After waiting for a couple of Thai groups to tee off we finally got away 5 minutes before our scheduled 10.00 am time and thankfully the groups in front who were all in carts soon disappeared into the distance.
The golf course was in magnificent shape with pristine fairways and the greens, although a few of them had still a bit of sand remaining, were in excellent shape, even the temporary green on the par three 4th.
We proceeded at a fair pace with Gerd playing some excellent golf and at the turn he was 2 under the card after carding 3 birdies. I rarely mention individuals in my write-ups but it was a pleasure to watch this guy who is currently on top of his game.
The weather had been fine so far but as we were preparing to putt on the 13th green a heavy shower caused us to take shelter for about 10 minutes but then it was over and we continued. We completed our round in four hours & twenty minutes which included the rain stoppage and Gerd did falter a little but still came in with a 73 off the stick. It had been a very enjoyable round with terrific company and some super golf was observed.
In addition to the Monthly Mug award we were able to have 2 divisions with 3 prizes in each. There were also rewards for nearest the pins all the par threes and longest first putts on the 9th & 18th greens.
As I expected Gerd Riedler’s 73 gross was good enough to enable him to win his third Growling Swan Monthly Mug as he ended up with a net 67 and the A Division winner was Martin Kempton with a fine net 69. In second place came Walter Baechli (net 34 back nine), winning a count back as there were 2 golfers on net 70 with Mike Omiya (net 35 back nine) in third spot.
Division B winner was Alain “Inspector Clouseau” Taddei with a very good net 68 and Gary Monley finished second with net 70. Another count back was needed as there were 2 golfers with net 71 and that resulted in birthday boy Ernie Picken (net 34 back nine & net 22 on the last 6 hole) finishing third from Bob Akapita (net 34 back nine & net 23 on the last 6 holes).
Bob missed out on a podium finish but won a golf ball for playing to his handicap or better along with Graham Buckingham, Ebrahim & yours truly.
Sandy “Cindy” Leiper did the double and retained the cherished NAGA award.
Monthly Mug
1st Gerd Riedler (6) net 67
A Division (0-15)
1st Martin Kempton (13) net 69
2nd Walter Baechli (15) net 70
3rd Mike Omiya (9) net 70
B Division (16+)
1st Alain Taddei (16) net 68
2nd Gary Monley (34) net 70
3rd Ernie Picken (21) net 71
Near Pins: 4th – Takeshi Hakozaki, 7th – John Anderson, 13th - Tom Cotton, 16th – John Pierrel
Long Putts: 9th – Ebrahim, 18th - Ebrahim
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.

King Factory Friday Night Pool League

Results & Standings August 1 (week 21)

Premier Division
Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Pts
Shoot Pool	20	15	1	4	68	46
Easy R-Con Bar	16	12	0	4	24	36
Legends Pool	19	9	4	6	-18	31
The Butchers Arms	15	9	2	4	24	29
The Rest Stop	19	9	0	10	-28	27
Links Bar	18	8	1	9	-32	25
Sweethearts Bar	16	5	2	9	-38	17
The Booze Lounge	21	0	0	21	0	0
Results:  Easy R-Con Bar 8 v 12 Links Bar, Legends Pool 11 v 9 The Rest Stop, Sweethearts Bar 7 v 13 Shoot Pool, The Butchers Arms H-W The Booze Lounge
Division 1
Team	P	W	L	+/-	BP	Pts
Smile Bar	18	14	4	58	1	43
Tie’s R Us	17	14	3	37	1	43
Legends Pool ‘A’	17	9	8	18	1	28
Shoot Pool ‘A’	18	9	9	-9	1	28
Pook’s Bar	17	8	9	0	3	27
Offshore Bar	18	8	10	0	2	26
Old Thai Angle	17	7	10	-10	4	25
Dean’s Bar	16	8	8	-4	0	24
Crazy Eddie’s	18	6	12	-41	1	19
Mai’s Bar	18	4	14	-49	1	13
Results:  Offshore Bar 7 v 10 Tie’s R Us, Old Thai Angle 10 v 5 Mai’s Bar, Pook’s Bar 10 v 6 Crazy Eddie’s, Shoot Pool ‘A’ 10 v 7 Dean’s Bar, Smile Bar 10 v 8 Legends Pool ‘A’
Division 2
Team	P	W	L	+/-	BP	Pts
Legends Pool ‘B’	16	15	1	73	0	45
FCUK Inn	17	13	4	64	1	40
i-Rovers	17	12	5	49	1	37
The Ranch	16	10	6	17	0	30
Connections	15	6	9	-19	0	18
Buffalo Jacks	16	6	10	-20	0	18
ANZAC Bar	18	5	13	-44	1	16
Bobby Too	14	5	9	-29	0	15
The Queen Vic	15	5	10	-34	0	15
Classroom	18	4	14	-57	1	13
Results:  ANZAC Bar 6 v 10 Legends Pool ‘B’, Bobby Too 10 v 5 Classroom, Connections 8 v 10 The Ranch, i-Rovers 10 v 2 Buffalo Jacks, The Queen Vic 10 v 8 FCUK Inn

 

Crumpton Cider Tuesday Darts League

Results & Standings July 22 (week 4)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	B/legs	Pts.
Londoner	4	4	0	36	13	4	8
Legends	4	4	0	28	10	2	8
Yates’ Bar	4	4	0	23	11	3	8
i-Rovers	4	3	1	24	14	2	6
Mai’s Bar	4	3	1	18	12	2	6
Buffalo Jack’s	4	2	2	21	20	1	4
Nervous Wreck	4	2	2	19	21	2	4
The Swan	4	1	3	17	20	3	2
Jantha Coffee	4	1	3	17	22	3	2
Scandalic	4	1	3	15	21	1	2
W. Tankies	4	1	3	13	19	1	2
Crazy Eddie’s	3	1	2	13	21	1	2
Shoot Pool	3	0	3	7	19	1	0
Bye	4	0	4	0	28	0	0
Results:  Buffalo Jack’s (7-1)-(0-0) v Bye, Legends (9-1)-(3-0) v Scandalic, Londoner (9-1)-(3-0) v Nervous Wreck, Mai’s Bar (2-0)-(6-0) v i-Rovers, The Swan (4-0)-(6-1) v Jantha Coffee, W. Tankies (2-0)-(5-1) v Yates’ Bar

 

Links Bar Wednesday 9-Ball Pool League

Results & Standings July 30 (week 8)

Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Pts.
Easy r-Con Bar	6	5	1	0	46	16
Legends Pool	6	4	1	1	24	13
Links Bar	7	4	1	2	18	13
Pook’s Bar	8	4	1	3	-2	13
Mates Bar	8	4	1	3	-10	13
George & Dragon	6	4	0	2	10	12
Connections	7	3	0	4	-4	9
The Ranch	8	2	2	4	-18	8
Crazy Eddie’s	8	2	1	5	-4	7
Queen Vic	6	2	1	3	-18	7
FCUK Inn	6	1	2	3	-8	5
Classroom	8	1	1	6	-34	4
Results:  Easy R-Con Bar P-P George & Dragon, Legends Pool 14 v 6 Mates Bar, Links Bar 15 v 5 Classroom, Pook’s Bar 12 v 8 Crazy Eddie’s, Queen Vic 5 v 15 Connections, The Ranch 10 v 10 FCUK Inn

Asia Back Packer’s Monday Darts Super League

Standings July 28 (week 4)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	B/L	Pts.
Load Out	4	4	0	23	13	3	8
Legends	3	3	0	21	6	3	6
Buffalo Jack’s	4	3	1	19	13	2	6
W. Tankies	3	2	1	17	10	2	4
Double Top	4	2	2	16	12	3	4
Mai’s Bar	4	1	3	17	19	2	2
Jantha Coffee	4	1	3	15	21	2	2
i-Rovers ‘A’	4	1	3	11	21	1	2
i-Rovers ‘B’	4	1	3	11	21	0	2
Don’t Tell MaMa’s	4	1	3	5	19	1	2
Results:  Buffalo Jack’s (6-0) (3-1) v Double Top, Don’t Tell MaMa’s (5-1) (4-0) v W. Tankies, Legends (6-1) (3-0) v Jantha Coffee, Load Out (7-1) (2-0) v i-Rovers ‘A’, i-Rovers ‘B’ (5-0) (4-1) v Mai’s Bar

Pattaya 8-Ball Monday Pool League

Results & Standings July 28 (week 22)

Team	Played	Won	Lost	For	Agst	Diff.	Pts.
Phimai Geordie	22	20	2	232	98	134	62
Smile Bar	21	19	2	208	107	101	59
San Snack Bar	22	18	4	218	107	111	58
Ta Bar	22	14	8	156	174	-18	50
Crazy Eddie’s	21	12	9	159	156	3	45
Funny Girls 4	20	10	10	141	154	-13	39
Pom Bar	22	8	14	149	181	-32	38
Asian Nomads	22	7	15	155	175	-20	36
Connections	21	7	14	130	185	-55	35
Parrot Inn	22	5	17	126	204	-78	32
Doggy Style	22	4	18	134	196	-62	30
Mates Bar	19	4	15	107	178	-71	27
Results:  Funny Girls 6 v 9 Ta Bar, Pom Bar 3 v 12 Smile Bar, Doggy Style 3 v 12 San Snack Bar, Parrot Inn 6 v 9 Crazy Eddie’s, Mates Bar 7 v 8 Connections, Asian Nomads 4 v 11 Phimai Geordie

Oscar’s Sports Bar Wednesday Darts League

Results & Standings July 30 (week 14)

Team	P	W	L	Bonus	Diff.	Pts.
Buffalo Jack’s	14	13	1	92	34	26
Oscar’s MC Sports Bar	14	12	2	88	38	24
Legends Sports Bar	14	12	2	88	38	24
W. Tankies	14	8	6	75	51	16
i-Rovers ‘A’	14	8	6	68	58	16
The Clinic	14	5	9	44	82	10
Mai’s Bar	13	4	9	39	78	8
Yates’ Bar	14	3	11	48	78	6
Jantha Coffee	14	2	12	42	84	4
i-Rovers ‘B’	13	2	11	37	80	4
Results:  Buffalo Jack’s (6-1) (3-0) v Legends Sports Bar, Jantha Coffee (4-0) (5-1) v Yates’ Bar, The Clinic (9-1) (0-0) v i-Rovers ‘B’, W. Tankies (3-0) (6-1) v Oscar’s MC Sports Bar, i-Rovers ‘A’ (5-1) (4-0) v Mai’s Bar

Darkside Thursday Darts League

Standings July 31 (week 16)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	T/G	Pts.
Chill Bar	15	15	0	109	22	15	30
Oscar’s Sports Bar	16	11	5	84	56	7	22
Load Out	16	11	5	78	62	10	22
Moonies	15	9	6	82	49	10	18
PJ’s Bar	16	8	8	82	58	9	16
CS Coffee	16	4	12	53	87	7	8
Double Top Bar	16	4	12	40	100	5	8
Moonie Blues	16	1	15	11	105	1	2
Results:  Double Top Bar (7-1)-(2-0) v Moonie Blues, Oscar’s Sports Bar (5-1)-(4-0) v Load Out, PJ’s Bar (7-1)-(2-0) v CS Coffee

Darkside Tuesday Darts League

Standings July 29 (week 31)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	T/G	Pts.
Oscars Bar	30	27	3	185	61	23	54
Chill Bar	27	22	5	169	62	22	44
Load Out	29	18	11	157	88	17	36
Double Top	29	15	14	119	121	15	30
Sidahla	27	9	18	58	117	5	18
Double Dutch	28	9	19	83	145	13	18
Cockerooney’s	27	8	19	81	122	8	16
BB Bar	27	4	23	35	171	7	8
Results:  BB Bar (1-0)-(8-1) v Chill Bar, Double Dutch (1-0)-(8-1) v Oscars Bar, Load Out H-W Cockerooney’s, Load Out (3-0)-(6-1) v Double Top, Sidahla A-W Double Top

Navy teams go head to head at Beach Volleyball Pattaya Open

United turn on the style with 4-0 win at Sriracha

Pattaya Arunothai squads top youth football tournament

Rayer takes monthly medal on debut

Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

Yui blows away the field

Van Heetvelde shoots standout score

Woes of a perennial bridesmaid

Warberg takes monthly award at the last

Danboise edges Pelly down the home stretch

Declan & Donal - stars to be sure

Qatari lads show some form

Bangpra – no monkeys, just rain

Cox cruises to victory at Navy

Eng Cotterell sweeps DeVere monthly trophy

Buckingham head and shoulders above the field

Gerd Riedler wins his third monthly mug

King Factory Friday Night Pool League

Crumpton Cider Tuesday Darts League

Links Bar Wednesday 9-Ball Pool League

Asia Back Packer’s Monday Darts Super League

Pattaya 8-Ball Monday Pool League

Oscar’s Sports Bar Wednesday Darts League

Darkside Thursday Darts League

Darkside Tuesday Darts League