Butch blazes his way to Green Jacket glory

2014 TQ Masters Golf Tournament

Butch Porter (left) receives the TQ Masters champion’s trophy and Green Jacket from Mamasan Ead.

The 21st edition of the annual TQ (Tahitian Queen) Masters Golf Tournament was held at The Emerald Golf Resort on Friday, Oct 17, with a field of 73 eager golfers, split into three divisions, playing in a singles stableford format in a battle to the wire for the coveted Green Jacket.

Kurt Kanter recorded an albatross on the par-4 second at Emerald.
After a quick dispensing of the complimentary and most welcome bloody Caesar’s at sign-up (an essential TQ Master tradition) the first 4-ball teed off at 9 a.m. in partly cloudy but warm conditions. Play proceeded at a steady pace and the on-course roving beer carts manned by Bill, Sung, Apple and Ann made sure the golfers’ seemingly unquenchable thirst was adequately attended to.
The course was presented in fine condition for the event but was still a bit damp from recent rains so the ‘lift, clean and place’ ruling came into effect. One player who had a day to remember was Kurt Kanter who made the most difficult shot in golf when he sunk his tee shot on the par four #2 hole for an albatross... congratulations Kurt!
Apres golf everyone changed up and headed back to the TQ rock ’n’ roll bar in Pattaya for the presentation ceremony, which was preceded by the announcement of an extended happy hour and a leg of ox barbecue provided by Bjarne of the Café Kronborg.
With appetites sated it was time to announce the winners of this year’s tournament. Taking first place in the A Flight was Rick Kaban with a fine 39 points, three ahead of Sugar Robertson in second and a further point up on Chaten Patel in third.

Rick Kaban (right) - A Flight winner.

B Flight winner was Butch Porter with a whopping 41 points while Richard Anderson and Steve Elllison were locked in a battle for second place on 35 points each, Richard finally prevailing on a 17/16 count back.
Matt Miller was the top dog in C Flight with a 39 point haul and he was able to sit back and relax as Ross Schifeke and John Mackay fought for the scraps on 38 points each, the 22/20 back nine split falling in Ross’ favour.

Matt Miller (left) - C Flight champion.

So we came to the winner of this year’s TQ Masters, and with it the honour of donning the prestigious Green Jacket. With his high 41 points tally of the day, Butch Porter was announced as the 2014 champion and he duly went up on stage to receive his trophy and prized emerald garment from Mamsan Ead, who performed her presentation duties with customary aplomb.
There were also many technical prizes to hand out, the Long Drive awards went to Mark Pekuri (A Flight), Ken Price (B Flight) and Martin Blurta (C Flight) while Near Pin prizes were picked up by Brian Dodd, Kurt Kanter, Larry Ball, Joe Buda, Ray Regan, Mal Thomas, Joe Zonca, Sugar Robertson, Todd Bedenis and David Dgira.

Teed-up and raring to go.

In addition to all the division and technical prizes listed already, Jack Levy from MLG Consulting donated 20,000 baht to be contested on the 18th green with the longest putt made winning 50% of the prize and 50% going to Jesters Care for Kids, particularly towards an 11-year old girl’s heart operation. Stuart Rhodes 45-ft putt won by inches as he was in the penultimate group and only four more attempts were made.

Do they have to put up with canine intrusions at Augusta?

Plenty of folks helped to make this tournament happen, not least of those being Alan Bolton Property Consultants’ for their annual sponsorship and Sinto for designing and producing the quality event shirts. On the day many made it painless with Eddie Behr running the check-in, Bill, Serge, Ann and Apple getting the cold beers to the golfers and Woody getting everyone into the proper sized shirts. That done, all the golfers had to worry about was scoring and then getting back to the TQ for the tasty roasted ox leg and prize-giving.

Asian and European teams set to clash at FIVB Pattaya Beach Volleyball

Volleyball players, tournament organizers and Pattaya City officials pose for a photo at an Oct. 28 press conference to promote the upcoming Pattaya Thailand Challenger FIVB beach volleyball event.

The US$50,000 Pattaya Thailand Challenger, which is part of the FIVB beach volleyball professional women’s tour, is set to be a clash on the sand between the Asian and European teams whose entries dominate the draw. This is the first time in a decade that international beach volleyball has returned to Pattaya with the tournament being staged from 5 – 9 November off Pattaya Beach Road adjacent to the Tropicana Hotel.
The 24 team main draw includes 3 teams from Germany and Thailand, 2 teams from Kazakhstan and one team each from Australia, Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, USA and Vanuatu. A further 4 teams will join the main draw from the qualifying rounds. Thailand is represented by 4 teams in total in the tournament with Radarong and Udomchavee, Numwong and Hongpak and Tangkaeo and Chantira in the main draw and Srinuch and Pronsuda in the qualifying.
The tournament is being held over 5 days, with the qualifying rounds taking place on 5 November, main draw pool play on 6 November and the knockout stages starting with the round of 16 from 7 – 9 November.
Matches will be played on two courts only, a centre court seating 2,000 spectators will host most of the matches, except some qualifying and pool play matches which will be staged on a second court. A third court is available for practice at all times.
Admission to the tournament is free and a sponsor zone on-site includes a beer garden, and sponsor booths with activities and games to enhance the spectator experience for beach volleyball fans.
For fans who are unable to make the trip to Pattaya, CTH TV, Sports Spirit channel will provide extensive “live” coverage of the main draw matches throughout the tournament from 6- 9 November, including the semi-finals and finals which will be held on Saturday 8 November and Sunday 9 November respectively from 15.30 onwards.
For more information on the tournament, contact Pentangle Promotions Co., Ltd at Tel: 02-3113414/5 or via the website at www.pentanglepromotions.com

Thai youth win world sailing team racing championship

Shown in the group photo with the flag are the team with supporters. Front row (left to right): Nopporn Boonchert, Suthon Yampinid, Voravong Rachrattanaruk, Intira Panpiboon, national coach Somkiat Poonpat, and Sutida Poonpat. Back row (left to right): Nima Chandler and Jordan Rumsby of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, which is bidding to host the Optimist World Championship 2016, and Luis Velasco, Chairman of the 2014 Organizing Committee. (Photo/Matias Capizzano)

The Thai national junior sailing team claimed gold in the team racing event at the Optimist World Championships 2014 in Argentina last Sunday, returning to shore to cheers from around the world.
After a two year absence from the prestigious international event, the five member team defeated Asian Games gold medalists Singapore in the team racing finals which saw 38 nations competing for the title in round robin bouts on the Rio De La Plata off the coast of the Club Nautico San Isidro of Buenos Aires.

Thailand and Singapore Optimists battle for position on the Rio De La Plata in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
(Photo/Matias Capizzano)

After a much deserved rest on Monday, the sailors were due to resume individual fleet racing with Voravong Rachrattanaruk and Suthon Yampinid, currently placed 13th and 14th after three days, still within reach of a top ten result, and Nopporn Booncherd in 30th out of 270 sailors from 50 countries.
All sailors at the international event are under 16 years of age; the youngest on the Thai team, Intira Panpiboon of Pattaya’s Royal Varuna Yacht Club, is only 12. All other Thai sailors are with the Sattahip-based Junior Sailing Squadron of Thailand and Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, including Suthida Poonpat, cousin of former Optimist World Champion Noppakao Poonpat, who led the Thai team to a sweep of all four titles on offer at this same event in 2010.
The Thai Optimist team also participated in the 2014 Asian Games, taking bronze in Incheon, Korea, earlier this month.

Thai junior sailors leap into the water to celebrate victory in the team sailing event, Sunday, Oct. 26.
(Photo/Matias Capizzano)

Dalton sails home at Navy

Travellers Rest Golf Group

John Baxter & Neil Bramley.

Andy Rich
The big news this past week concerns the TRGG going over to a five day week. As from November and the start of the high season in Thailand the TRGG will be organizing golf every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at different venues on every day. Already the numbers arriving in Pattaya to play golf have shown a marked increase despite the inclement weather and it looks as though this trend will continue leading up to Christmas.
The TRGG organisers have been working hard to get the best deals from the various courses around Pattaya and claim that what they have to offer is second to none, so when you arrive in Pattaya come and look us up at the Ned Kelly Bar in Soi Lengkee.
The weather last week was decidedly “iffy” and many of us got a good soaking. After many a downpour it required a lengthy wait whilst the greens turned into ponds and back to greens, which led to a tedious six hour round on Wednesday. Needless to say good scores were hard to come by.
Monday, Oct. 20, Plutalunag - Stableford
On Monday the TRGG headed off to play Plutaluang (North and West courses) and they managed to stay dry, which led to the best score of the week. Tim Dalton hasn’t appeared at the top of the leader board for a while so I would guess that the 38 points he put together will have had him whistling a happy tune.
It required a count back to separate the two guys who came second and third; Mike Sanders just managing to outdo Louis Flanagan (the Ian Poulter of the TRGG). It takes something special to outdo Louis as you never know from one day to the next what colour outfit he is going to turn up in. It might be an eye-watering lime green or a delicate shade of plum or an outrageous sky blue & pink. Anyway Mike let his golf make the final statement.
1st Tim Dalton (19) 38pts
2nd Mike Sanders (6) 35pts
3rd Louis Flanagan (13) 35pts
Wednesday, Oct. 22, Burapha - Stableford
It was over to Burapha (A and B courses) on Wednesday and although we started off in very hot, humid conditions the thunderstorms soon rolled in and proceeded to soak us. It also didn’t help having a very slow five-ball in front of all our four-balls so we were backed up all the way round the first nine holes.
Now the courses are getting busy I would request the course Managers to look at the issue of playing numbers. The previous week at Treasure Hill we even had to play behind a six-ball, which is just not on really.
Such were our numbers at Burapha it required two divisions. In Division 1 Mike Sanders went one better than on Monday and finished top of pile, with his old adversary Mike Rushant in second and the ever reliable Jim Sykes taking third spot.
In Division 2 it was John Baxter who recorded the best score of the day in very trying conditions and he was followed home by Bob Chiofalo and Frank Courtney.
Div.1 (0-14)
1st Mike Sanders (6) 32pts
2nd Mike Rushant (12) 31pts
3rd Jim Sykes (11) 30pts
Div.2 (15+)
1st John Baxter (16) 35pts
2nd Bob Chiofalo (19) 33pts
3rd Frank Courtney 15) 29pts
Friday, Oct. 24,
The Emerald - Stableford
On Friday we rounded off the week at Emerald and again two divisions were necessary. In Division 1 it was ‘Mr. Unorthodox’ Neil Bramley (he grips the club left hand below right hand) who was the cream on top of the milk. Again it required a count back to decide who was second and third and it was Poopay who got the better of her other half Fergus, not for the first time she reminded me.
In Division 2 it was two Gary’s fighting it out for top spot and it was Gary Ralph who just got the better of Gary Bennett, with John McGovern coming in third.
Div.1 (0-14)
1st Neil Bramley (8) 37pts
2nd Tewin Poopay Lamthong (13) 34pts
3rd Fergus Brennan (13) 34pts
Div.2 (15+)
1st Gary Ralph (16) 36pts
2nd Gary Bennett (18) 34pts
3rd John McGovern (26) 33pts
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.

Thai windsurfers get bonuses for Asian Games medals

Thailand’s four successful windsurfers display their Asian Games medals as they pose with public officials and TWA representatives at Jomtien Beach, Oct. 19.

Surasak Huasoon
Pattaya congratulated windsurfers who participated in and boosted the reputation of Thailand at the recently held Asian Games in South Korea.
Former Culture Minister Sonthaya Khunplome, along with Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome and Pattana Bunsawad, secretary of the Thailand Windsurfing Association, saluted the silver and bronze-winning windsurfers.
To motivate and build the morale of windsurfers and jet-ski racers, the Mayor organized a welcome-home party at Jomtien Beach on Oct. 19. Thailand sent four athletes and two trainers to Incheon for 40 days for both training and the games. They brought home four medals.
Nuttapong Phothinopparat won silver in the Mistral One Design Class while bronze medals went to Ek Bunswad in the Men’s RSX, Sarocha Phumprai in the Women’s RSX, and Siriporn Keawduag-ngam in RS1.
The officials presented all four winners cash bonuses from sponsors and a half-gram gold necklace each.
Eight windsurfers will next be heading to the 4th Asian Beach Games, being held from November 14-23 in Phuket.

Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

200 Bowlers: David, Preecha & Heinz.

One week remaining in this league and the order of the top three teams has now been decided: Indiana wins the first place trophy, Bavaria second and Canada third.
First place Indiana won all four points from VFW Post 9876 with Preecha leading the way with a 579 series, which included 206 and 215 games, and Jang Shaw bowled a 526 series. David Shaw bowled very well for VFW with a 568 series and games of 182, 201 and 180.
Second place Bavaria split their match against Brother D with each team winning two points. Antero Ronkainen bowled a 514 series for Brother D and Leo Kretscher had a 511 for Bavaria. Mai Munsitha bowling as a Pacer had a 225 game and 580 series.
Third place Canada won all four points from Balloon led by Lek Reaper who bowled a 553 series with games of 181, 189, 183 and Tue Pettae had a 526.
Pacer Heinz bowled a 583 series with games of 173, 224, 186 and Markku bowled a 528 series.
The next 30 week league will begin in two or three weeks and we would love to have new bowlers join us. You do not need to be a good bowler just gets started and I am sure you will improve. Show up at PS Bowl above TOPS supermarket at 13.30 on Friday and inform La Montgomery that you want to be on a team. Teams are picked by a blind draw. For more information call La on 081 838 4225 after 11.00 am.

Results & Standings Oct. 24 (week 29)
Pos.	Team	Score	Standings
1	Indiana	4 – 0	76 – 40
2	Bavaria	2 – 2	70.5 – 45.5
3	Canada	4 - 0	68 - 48
4	Green Tree	1 – 3	58.5 – 57.5
6	VFW Post 9876	0 - 4	53 - 63
5	Balloon	0 – 4	51.5 – 64.5
7	Café Kronborg	3 – 1	45.5 – 70.5
8	Brother D	2-2	41 - 75

West wins a close one

PSC Golf from Café Kronborg

Mark West (left) with Dave Richardson.

Monday, Oct. 20, Treasure Hill - Stableford
1st Mark West (13) 31pts
2nd Dave Richardson (27) 31pts
3rd Niels Hansen (12) 28pts
4th Kenny Chung (22) 27pts
Treasure Hill was the challenge today and after a swift check-in we were off the first tee 20 minutes early under hot conditions with partly cloudy skies all day. The course was in the best condition we have seen it, even the bunkers.
Back in the clubhouse after a 3 hour and 55 minute trek we gave welcomes out to Leif Kirkgaard, Peter Bygballe and Steen Habersaat, all back from Denmark, and also to PSC Golf Chairman, Mark West.
That same man, Mark West, was the winner today on a count back from Dave Richardson while Niels Hansen finished in third and Kenny Chung took fourth

Owen walks the walk in Khao Yai

PSC Golf from the Billabong Golf Bar

Some of the boys at Sir James Golf Resort & Country Club.

Sunday, Oct. 19, Khao Yai C.C. – Stableford
This course is a must for anyone travelling to this area; loved by all who play here and today was no exception. This is a Jack Nicklaus design with scenery to match any course in the country.
There were five groups playing and we were off to an early start by the friendly staff. Near the pin’s were again sponsored by Fon and Mal Farquharson and of course Zac their little boy.
The course was in magnificent condition as always with fast greens and fairways hard to match anywhere. It was a great day out with some banter on the first tee and some friendly wagers about who would get the better score. It usually takes somewhere in the 40 points plus to get in the money here but today the course had some say in the matter and there was only one player who scored better than 40.
Mal Farquharson had the best score of the day, 41 points, to win from second placed Wayne Cotterell and Bob Philp third, both with 39. Fourth place went to Wayne Harman with 38 points.
There was one ‘2’ recorded, by Mike Gosdon.
Monday, Oct. 20,
Sir James G.C. - Stableford
Sir James Golf Resort today, and with only two players out of five groups having played here before everyone was flying blind. What a beautiful golf course! The staff and caddies were fantastic, and the course was truly great. I won’t mention price, suffice to say the value would put many courses in the Pattaya area to shame.
We played off the yellow tee blocks which were about 6,200 yards and some of the holes were a real challenge, par fours at 420 yards plus. Cottee managed an eagle and Capt Bob, who has had all there is to have at golf managed an albatross, albeit with his second ball as he hit his second shot straight left, took a drop then with a certain amount of anger proceeded to hit a 220 yard three wood into the hole for a birdie!
There were two more ‘2’s today, from Doc Vale and George Barrie. There were no near pins however as the Capt forgot them.
George Barrie, playing off his 28 handicap, took line honours today with 37 points. Second place went to William Macey with 36 on a count back over Owen Walkley on the same score and fourth place was claimed by Sel Wegner on a three-way count back over Cottee and Richaaard Steadman, all on 35 points.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, Rancho Charnvee - Stableford
This course is a must to play if you are going anywhere near Khao Yai, but the green-keeper who put the pins in for this day must have had a fight with his wife before he came to work, they were in brutal positions.
With the amount of rain they had the day before it was not surprising the carts were on the path only but on the second nine the marshall came and told us we could go on the fairways so that made it a little easier for some of the guys.
This being the decisive day for the overall prizes, some went about it with aplomb while others like Sel, who got a little carried away with the red wine the night before, didn’t fare so well.
In fourth place was Bob Philp on 33 points while going one point better in third was Greig Ritchie. Wayne Harman grabbed second with 36 points and Owen Walkley took top spot with a very tidy 38.
In the 3-day overall standings, Owen Walkley came out on top with 108 points, two ahead of Bob Philp in second and Wayne Harman took third with 105. Sel Wegner took the last podium place with 101.
The near pins today were taken by George Barrie, Greig Ritchie, Owen Walkley and Bill Trainer.
All in all it was a great trip away and all enjoyed the courses.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, Green Valley - Stablefordd
Green Valley was in its usual condition, fairways fantastic but the greens were not as slippery as they normally are.
With only five groups playing, as the teams that went to Khao Yai were having a rest day, it was a pleasure to see George Gamble, Merv Chakley and Tom Hand back for a game. We also had good mate Bob Van Mol over from Vietnam for a holiday and some golf.
There were no ‘2’s today so all the prizes went to best scores. Taking fourth place was the aforementioned Bob Van Mol with 34 points off his six handicap. Third went to Neil Harvey with 36 points, being beaten by George Barrie on count back over the last six holes, and first spot was taken by Bob Finley with 37 points.
Friday, Oct. 24, The Emerald - Stableford
The course was in good condition with the greens nice and quick and with six groups playing we got off to a good start and never got wet as we played.
Emerald isn’t a course that coughs up ‘2’s easily and today was no exception as there were none. This meant that the prizes went to 5th place and this spot was taken by Owen Walkley with 32 points. Coming in fourth was Brian Maddox with 33 points, third place went to Gareth Gill with 34, second to Wayne Cotterell with 35 and taking the top spot and having a great day out was Richard Steadman with a great 39 points.
Note: The Billabong is situated just off Siam Country Club Road looking straight down Lake Mabprachan. Give Bob a call on 082 204 3411 if you are looking for a game.

Smith steals the limelight at PSC monthly tourney

PSC Golf Chairman Mark West (left) with 50-50 winner Thierry Petrement.

Report: Nigel Cannon/ Photos: Peter Blackburn
For the 73 players it was ‘millionaire’s’ golf at Treasure Hill on Wednesday, Oct. 22 for the Pattaya Sports Club’s 137th monthly golf tournament. On this occasion there was a 1-tee start and with no one else on the course, the first groups got away well ahead of their scheduled time.
The course was well presented and the weather was sunny and hot, with just a short, sharp shower that soon went away.
It was the first time that PSC had held their monthly tournament on a Wednesday as opposed to the usual Friday. Golf Chairman Mark West, together with Peter Blackburn, Dick Warberg and Nigel Cannon, arrived early to prepare for the players arrival, together with the course staff who were on hand and helpful.
The first groups came back to the clubhouse in well under 4 hours and the remaining players were around the 4 hour mark, but it was clear as the cards were returned that it was not going to be a high scoring day! However Paul Smith (H/cap 3) came in with a 75 to win the low gross for the second month in a row.
‘A’ Flight - playing medal from the white tees - needed a count back as both Max Scott (4) and Dave Stockman (7) returned net 72’s, with Max getting the nod on the back nine.
‘B’ Flight’s golfers were playing Stableford from the yellow tees and saw Butch Porter (16) in top spot with 36 points.
‘C’ Flight produced the best Stableford score of the day from Douglas Jasper (27) with 39 points. Jim Elphick (26) meanwhile won the Seniors’ flight with 38.
The presentation and prize giving was at the ever-popular Lewiinski’s, where once again Colin and his team produced an excellent buffet and drink service that was appreciated by all.
At the presentation, Nigel Cannon welcomed everyone and introduced Golf Chairman Mark West who expressed his appreciation to the day’s players and those who assisted him at the course, and also to Colin for the buffet, the PSC office staff for the pre-tournament work, and Kit, who sold the 50/50 lucky draw tickets.
Mark outlined his recent meetings with local courses endeavoring to obtain favorable rates for PSC members. He announced that vouchers for Pattaya Country Club would be available shortly and that the new clubhouse there should be open by the end of the year.
Before Nigel announced the prize winners he introduced the only lady playing on the day, Patsada Ryves (aka Sand), who is a caddy at Green Valley. Sand has a 14 handicap and has played with some success in the International Caddy Championship that PSC supports, having come 2nd and 13th in recent competitions.
Nigel then went on to introduce Freddy Starbeck, who kindly donated 2 x 1000 baht vouchers for his D’ablo restaurant, and the popular Aussie Bob Watson, who was celebrating his birthday.
He then announced the winners and Mark presented the prizes, followed by the lucky draw and the 50/50 draw, which was won by Thierry Petrement.
The next PSC tournament will be held on Thursday 20th November at the Pattavia Golf Course.

Low Gross winner Paul Smith.

A Flight winner Max Scott.

B Flight winner Butch Porter.

C Flight winner Douglas Jasper.

Seniors winner Jim Elphick.

Lady golfer Patsada Ryves.

Beautiful Bangpakong

IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at the Elephant Bar

Wednesday winner Paul Herring flanked by mates Brad Lewis and Dave Angus-Crouch.

From the moment one arrives at Bangpakong Riverside Country Club, one knows this place is special. Walk towards reception and you can’t help but notice the superbly manicured expanse of lawn leading away from the clubhouse, its texture appearing more like an undulating carpet than grass. On entering the locker room one is taken with the expansiveness; its space and quality of appointments immediately apparent. And all this for a green-fee/caddie-fee of 1,100 baht - a great way to start a round of golf!
From the first tee onwards the visual effect of perfectly presented turf continues. Due to recent rain, carts were not permitted on the fairways today, Monday, Oct. 20, which automatically invoked our preferred lies rule. A bit of a joke, that. Such was the quality of these fairways, there would be no occasion where placing would give a better lie than the one already provided. These would be the best fairways this golfer has encountered in Pattaya, and this after heavy rain!
The greens were good to very good and evenly paced, whilst the bunkers were well presented with an excellent firm base. The course does not play long even though the distance from the white tees is 6683 yards. The predominately flat terrain has many water hazards that ensure the golfer’s stroll in this wonderful park is not overly easy.
Four golfers scored ‘2’s today; Murray Edwards and David Thomas on 7, and Jon Batty and Mark Lang on 13. There was a close tussle at the top were three golfers were inseparable, finishing as they did on the same score. Today was a case where the PGS was thankful is does not utilise count-back, as all three golfers finished five points clear of the next best score; three very good rounds of golf and three deserving winners.
Back at the Elephant Bar we said farewell to Mike Wilshire, who returns to his farm up in Issan, until the next school holidays. Alan Flynn won the beer draw, whilst the booby bevy went to Mike, partly for a 10-16 split between nines, but mainly to give him good cheer on his departure.
T1st Brad Lewis (3) 39pts
T1st David Thomas (8) 39pts
T1st Jon Batty (9) 39pts
An Aussie clean sweep
Wednesday, 22nd October dawned as a dismal and grey day and the prospect for the Pattaya Golf Society was a testing stableford competition at St Andrew’s.
As with other Pattaya groups there is a reluctance by some golfers to play courses where carts are compulsory, preferring to play the game as originally intended, on foot, and so the field was reduced in numbers to three playing groups. Having said that, there was still a lot to play for on this challenging yet very playable course. Fairways were in very good condition and the greens, though a little inconsistent still had some pace.
Many of the field were playing the track for the first time and the advantage of “naiveté” helped their progress. The final holes were played through the inevitable heavy rain making fairways soggy and one green in particular became flooded.
There were no birdie ‘2’s and the maximum “pool” was awarded to the three place winners, who ironically were all Aussie friends sharing the same golfing holiday.
In third place was Monday’s winner Brad Lewis, labouring under the effects of ‘flu, with 29 points and in second was mate Dave Angus-Crouch on 33 points. The winner was Paul Herring with a very creditable 37 points.
The non-winners beer draw was won by John Tallett and the Booby Bevy went to new member Gerade Gomez, playing his first PGS competition.
Pattavia: Great value for money
On Friday 24 October, the Pattaya Golf Society took five groups to the much-improved Pattavia Century Golf Club. The course was very well presented with fairways bunkers and greens all in good order. These and the recently completed clubhouse, providing a superb vista over the par-5 finishing hole, are in such contrast with the course as it used to be. At 850 baht green-fee/caddie-fee it represents superb value for money.
On this day our golfers found the pin placements far friendlier than was the case three weeks ago, when only one player broke par. The winner back then carded 37 points whilst two players tied for second on 31. Today 37 points earned 4th place, suggesting the course is indeed playing easier; due to added run and less punitive pin positions. Pin placement has a huge effect on scoring at Pattavia.
There were three ‘2’; two on the 4th achieved by Tony Campbell and Mark Lang whilst David Thomas managed one on the 7th.
Today’s winning score was a big one, made more incredible by the fact that it was accomplished by a golfer having his first game with the PGS since returning from the UK. Extremely well done Paul Edgar!
Back at the Elephant Bar we welcomed new members, Aussies Darrin Blakie and Craig Blythe, both from Coffs Harbour, NSW, while welcome-backs were extended to Englishmen Paul Edgar and Syd Harrison.
The lucky beer draw was won by John Tallett and the booby bevy went to Jon Batty. This was awarded in commiseration of poor Jon having to pay a walking fee of 600 baht for bringing his wife to the course. As if that wasn’t bad enough, he forked out another 600 baht for the compulsory cart that a “walker” must have. Jon, the stand-out winner of our previous visit here, managed a mere 13 points for his front nine. Expensive creatures, wives.
1st Paul Edgar (16) 42pts
2nd David Thomas (8) 41pts
3rd Murray Edwards (22) 38pts
4th Mark Lang (7) 37pts
A great day out at a course representing excellent VFM, provided the wife stays away.

Bryan Carroll conquers Kabinburi

PSC Golf from The Golf Club

Ken Grimes, Peter LeNoury and Robbie Taylor.

Steve Ellison
Monday, Oct. 20, Green Valley – Stableford
T1st Peter LeNoury (10) 39pts
T1st Ken Grimes (20) 39pts
2nd Robbie Taylor (28) 37pts
Green Valley is a golf course that continues to impress both locals and visitors alike. There were so many golfers who came back for the presentation that commented on what a great day they had and how perfect the course is looking, and playing.
It was a competition that the 24 golfers got through without rain, which seems to have appeared a bit late this year. The rain that we should have gotten in September is now pelting down in October, but surely this can’t last much longer?
This is also the season of the swallows returning to Capistrano, or at least the snowbirds from Europe, Japan and the States are making their way back to Soi LK Metro! This last week we have seen our old mates Ken Aihara, Ray Powell, Peter LeNoury, Billy Eyles, Barry Collier, John Hutt and more (I have forgotten with apologies) come back to join in the fray that is the Monday comp!

Bryan Carroll with Por at the Kabinburi clubhouse.

Speaking of Mr. LeNoury, his recent travels around Thailand have not hurt his golf game, as he most efficiently rode back with a fine 39 to tie with Ken Grimes for 1st place. Kenny’s partner in ‘Grime’, one Robbie Taylor, was a couple back and his respectable 37 gave him sole second place.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, Kabinburi S.C. – Medal
1st Chaten Patel (13) net 68
2nd Bryan Carroll (18) net 76
3rd Dale Shier (12) net 79
A slight change of plans to the schedule as there were so many blokes with schedule conflicts we all opted for an easier road trip of just over 2 hours up to Kabinburi and save the Khao Yai trip for another day. It may have been the best decision as we had 3 days of beautiful weather to welcome us to Prachinburi.
We had a lot of first timers on this trip and all were very happy with the condition and layout of the course. This is billed as the “Longest Golf Course in Thailand” and at 8,075 from the tips, it must surely be true. The course was designed by famed Japanese course architect Yoshikazu Kato, who also penned Treasure Hill and the world famous Blue Canyon down in Phuket.
With a first place and 2 second place finishes, the tour winner was Galwayman Bryan Carroll. Bryan turned 70 a couple of months back and to score this well 3 days on the trot is great going indeed. Won’t be long now before the old boy is shooting his age!
Thursday, Oct. 23, Kabinburi S.C. – Stableford
1st Bryan Carroll (18) 37pts
2nd Ray Powell (15) 34pts
3rd Phil Smedley (11) 33pts
Friday, Oct. 24, Kabinburi S.C. – Stableford
1st Ken Aihara (5) 33pts
2nd Bryan Carroll (18) 31pts
3rd Ray Powell (15) 31pts
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!

Aslett takes out DeVere monthly medal

PSC Golf from The Outback Golf Bar

Tony Aslett (centre) celebrates his victory on Friday flanked by Greg Hirst (sponsor left) and the runner up, Peter LeNoury.

Monday, Oct. 20, Burapha - Stableford
Twenty-three players here a Burapha today on the A & B nines and for those of us who played Chiang Mai Highlands, and in particular Alpine Resort the previous week, the rough here was like playing from a billiard table!
There had been no recent rain and the course was in fantastic condition with all place-getters playing to their handicap or better. Stephan Blazsanyik (Waldo) won Div B with 37pts on a count back from Tim Knight with Bruce Mcadam in third on 36.
The consistent John Cunningham had the day’s best score of 39pts to win Div A from another very steady player who has seen his H’cap reduced to 6, Geoff Stimpson (37) and another 6 marker who has bounced back from his poor form in the North, Brad Jordison in third with 36.
There were three ‘2’s from John Cunningham, Brian Maddox and Ivan Plunkett.
Div A (0-18)
1st John Cunningham (06) 39pts
2nd Geoff Stimpson (06) 37pts
3rd Brad Jordison (06) 36pts
Div B (19+)
1st Stephen Blazsanyik (22) 37pts
2nd Tim Knight (25) 37pts
3rd Bruce McAdam (26) 36pts
Tuesday, Oct. 21, Laem Chabang - Stableford
A small field of ten played the challenging C and B courses as usual starting on the tough C nine in fine but very hot weather. Hardly surprisingly, carts were restricted to the path so we played ‘lift, clean and place’ on the closely mown fairways (winter rules).
Rod Crosswell, although showing signs of a long and tiring tour in Thailand, was the winner with 36pts, beating Brad Jordison, who loves this course, on count back. Kim Danboise was third with 35pts and Robert Moore next with 31.
There were no ‘2’s.
1st Rod Crosswell (16) 37pts
2nd Brad Jordison (06) 36pts
3rd Kim Danboise (15) 35pts
4th Robert Moore (12) 31pts
Wednesday, Oct. 22, Khao Kheow - Stableford
11 Outbackers turned up today to play B & C nines here at Khao Kheow, which was in reasonably good condition although the greens had been cored a week ago so they were a bit lumpy and bumpy on some holes.
John Lawton and Tony Aslett hit almost identical second shots on C1, both going into the water, bouncing along for a few times before jumping out and landing on the fairway. Did it hit a rock, was it a pro-footballing fish who headed it out or was it just the luck of the Irish for them both to do this? But come to think of it, neither of them are Irish.
Welcome back to Mick Indge having his first game for some time and goodbye to both Steve Cain, who has enjoyed a few games with us and Rod Crosswell, who has enjoyed almost as many B52’s with Suzi Lawton as he has rounds of golf with the Outback.
The same Suzi won the day’s honours today with 40pts, way in front of the lads as Brad took second on 36, with Peter Nixon and Rod both returning 33pts for third and fourth.
Once again there were no ‘2’s.
1st Suzi Lawton (26) 40pts
2nd Brad Jordison (06) 36pts
3rd Peter Nixon (12) 33pts
4th Rod Crosswell (15) 33pts
Friday, Oct. 24, Green Valley - Medal
The DeVere Monthly Medal normally held on the first Friday of every month, was delayed through our tour commitments and Greg Hirst (our sponsor) not being available earlier in the month and also being shifted across to St Andrews, which we feel is a bit tough to play stroke on.
An excellent field of 31 people played today and although they let the carts on the fairways we should have had preferred lies, as the ball often ended up with a lump of mud on it and there was no chip and run around the greens.
A couple of technical errors forced Tim and Brad to DQ themselves and Bruce failed to complete the course, other than that, there were no dramas and the scoring showed the course to have played one shot tougher than par. The winner was Tony Aslett with a net 69, a great result from him. Peter LeNoury was a very good second with 70, followed home by three tied on 71; JP Maffray, Greg Hill and Andy Makara, who has been out in the wilderness for a while – good to see you back Andy.
The last two podium places went to Peter Stonebridge and playing partner, John Cunningham, both on 73 and John got the low gross medal with 79.
There were five ‘2’s from Eddy Beilby (5th), Peter LeNoury (12th) and three more on the 16th, from Brad Jordison, J P Maffray and Andy Makara.
1st Tony Aslett (25) net 69
2nd Peter LeNoury (10) net 70
3rd Andy Makara (27) net 71
4th Greg Hill (18) net 71
5th Jean P Maffray (11) net 71
6th Pete Stonebridge (18) net 73
7th John Cunningham (6) net 73
Note: The Outback Golf Bar is situated about 6km from Sukhumvit Road along Soi Siam Country. Call Jack on 081 578 1956.

Miss Nut nails it in the North

Jomtien Golf with the IPGC

Left-right: Chris Voller, Miss Nut and Colin James.

Monday, Oct. 20, Chiang Mai Highlands – Stableford
Our normal annual Giant Panda tour to Chiang Mai was slightly different this year as we also incorporated a trip to Chiang Rai.
Our first round at the Highlands saw the divisional cut for the 24 players made at 3-16 and 17+. It was a tough test of golf here today with the best two scores of the day coming in division
2 with Glyn Evans beating Miss Nut on a 17/16 back nine count back after they both scored 35 points each. Colin James came in third with 34.
In division 1, Al Griffiths beat Paul Renall on a back-nine count back of 19/16 after they both came in with 34 points and David Lehane was third one point behind.

Jomtien Golf Group on tour.

Near pins went to Grant Cadell, Don Head, David Lehane, Steve Snelgrove, Glyn Evans, Colin James, Miss Nut and Andy Oz.
Grant Cadell birdied the 7th for the only ‘2’ in division 1 while a rollover in division 2 went to Mae Jo on Tuesday.
Our presentation afterwards was at the Welcome Inn and the new owner Scottish Andy and his wife Boom paid our total bar bill for all the golfers, we then supported them by staying for a few more bevvies.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, Mae Jo - Stableford
Day two and with 26 players out Miss Nut recorded the best score of the day in division 2, winning with 38 points, a score she has never recorded with us playing off the white tees in the past two years. Kari Aarnio took second place with 33 and Colin James was third with 31.
Chris Voller shot 34 points to win division 1, with Edward Bourn in second place on 29 after beating Dennis Scougall 17/14 on a back-nine count back
Near pins were claimed by Edward Bourn, Jack Grinvold, Paul Renall, Chris Voller, Kari Aarnio, Colin James (2) and Terry Redding.
Edward Bourn birdied the 14th, Jack Grinvold the 7th and Paul Renall the 2nd to share the ‘2’s pot in division 1 while Kari Aarnio scooped the rollover in division 2.
After two days Miss Nut was in the lead, with Kari Aarnio and Colin James in second and Al Griffiths, Paul Renall and Chris Voller fighting for third place.
Today’s freebee at the Welcome Inn for all Jomtien golfers and partners was a Lasagna buffet. Many thanks to Andy and all the staff again.
Friday, Oct. 24, Santaburi - Stableford
There were 24 out today at Santiburi near Chiang Rai and with 40 points, playing off 17, Reijo Heiskanen topped the division 2 standings. Colin James came in second on 35 and the Welsh boy Mike Lewis took third with 34.
39 points won division 1 for Chris Voller, with Dennis Scougall second three points behind and Edward Bourn in third with 35.
Near pin prizes went to Edward Bourn, Grant Cadell, Don Head, Chris Voller, Kari Aarnio, Colin James and Andy Oz.
Grant Cadell birdied the 7th and Paul Renall the 17th to split the ‘2’s pot in division 1 and Reijo Heiskanen and Colin James did likewise in division 2.
This course at Santiburi is an absolute must if you are in this area and we had many positive comments afterwards from all the golfers.
We were very lucky with the weather this week with forecasts of 70/80% of heavy rain each day but we only had a few spots at Mae Jo and that was it.
3-Day Scores
1st Miss Nut 104pts
2nd Chris Voller 101pts
3rd Colin James 100pts
T4th Al Griffiths 95pts
T4th Colin James 95pts
A great week was had by all and many thanks to Lyn for the efforts with the organizing.

Ebrahim takes the plaudits

PSC Golf from The Growling Swan

Left-right: Mashi Kaneta, Stu Rifkin, Peter Grey and Eb Alansari.

San Mig Stu
Monday, Oct. 20, Mt. Shadow – Stableford
Two buses were loaded and departed the Growling Swan a little earlier than anticipated on a fine sunny day. The journey to the course up highway 7 was mostly uneventful and with the traffic being light we arrived at the course early. As it was not very busy we teed off 20 minutes before our designated tee off time of 10 a.m.
The course looked inviting however as we later found, was a bit untidy, perhaps as a result of the recent storms in and around Pattaya. The round was quick, the first nine holes (1 hour and 45 minutes) but was slowed by several groups being slotted in front of us on the back nine which rounded the game to 4 hours and ten minute..
A warm welcome was given to Randy Lodinger from Texas USA and farewells were made to Rudy Reganesse heading to Samui before returning to his home in Cape Town South Africa. We wished Graham Rice well as he departs to Australia to compete in the Queensland semi finals leg of the National Holden Challenge team event being held in Port Douglas, North Queensland.
Today’s scribe, being in the leading group, was not privy to much innuendo of today’s happenings as when we returned to the club house the power was out and the stand by generator (if there was one) was also out of action. With no food on offer, as the kitchen runs on power apparently, everyone went back to the GS for presentations and cold drinks.
Eb Alansari had a fine round scoring 42 points for the win, followed by Mashi Kaneta with 39, Stu Rifkin coming in third with 38 and Kae Tusagad was 4th on a count back from Andrew Allen, Kev Waycott and Bob Akapita whilst Roy Dayton took out 8th spot.
Our host Peter Grey managed to win the NAGA cap despite having one of his better rounds and kindly donated to Deefa the Charity dog, which is a (minor) penalty for having the worst round of the day. He also won a new ball as consolation.
1st Eb Alansari (14) 42pts
2nd Mashi Kaneta (15) 39pts
3rd Stu Rifkin (17) 38pts
4th Kae Tusagad (19) 37pts
5th Andrew Allen (31) 37pts
6th Kevin Waycott (8) 37pts
7th Bob Akapita (16) 37pts
8th Roy Dayton (25) 36pts
Near Pins: 6th Mashi Kaneta, 8th Eb Alansari, 15th Graham Rice, 17th Kevin Waycott
Long Putt: 18th Kevin Waycott
Note: The GS is a friendly golf outlet and caters for and encourages all golfers, young and old, male or female to have a hit on any of our weekly outings. We generally play Mondays and Thursdays at one of the many fine golf courses in and around Pattaya. Please contact Peter Grey if you are interested in playing on 0861 503086
The Growling Swan also caters to the bowls enthusiasts. Bus transport departs the GS on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. when they go to Coco’s for undercover, synthetic green bowls and on Sundays at the same time for open, grass bowling at The Retreat. Please contact Paul Rennison on 0843 454005 if you wish to partake. The cost including return bus transport, bowling fees and a hot lunch is less than 400 baht so great value for a day out!

Melia makes a winning return

PSC Golf Bunker Boys @ The Ranch

Gordon Melia.

Monday, Oct. 20, Pattavia G.C. – Stableford
It was a bright sunny morning but a disappointingly small group of golfers turned out for our competition at Pattavia, and it was destined to be a lonely day because when we arrived at the course we found that we were the only golfers there! Why no one should choose to play this course is a mystery, because it offers good value for money and the fairways and greens were in excellent condition, although the greens were slower than they can be, which many might consider a bonus.
The round progressed smoothly until the leading group reached the 7th hole when a sudden storm blew in and halted play for about 15 minutes forcing us to shelter under the trees. We resumed again after the rain stopped and one of the features of this course is how remarkably quickly the greens drain following heavy rain.
The storm returned once again as the leading group putted out on the 15th green, but this time it was much heavier, forcing us to wait for an hour in the drinks station (which unfortunately was closed due to the lack of customers). Two golfers decided enough was enough and returned to the safety of the clubhouse as the lightning crashed around, but the remainder of the field sat out the storm and completed the final three holes with the fairways very soggy but the greens still almost unaffected.
Gordon Melia produced the best performance of the day, playing in the first game of his annual visit and took the top podium position with 37 points. Peter Allen took second place ahead of Geoff Parker, winning the count back over the last six holes.
1st Gordon Melia (17) 37pts
2nd Peter Allen (36) 34pts
3rd Geoff Parker (15) 34pts
Near Pins: Geoff Parker and Gordon Melia.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, Eastern Star – Stableford
It was another bright, sunny morning as we teed off at Eastern Star with an apparently clear course ahead of us. The fairways were much improved from our previous visit almost four months previously, but the greens continue to be slow and problematic, as they have been for many a year.
The round progressed smoothly until we started the inward nine, when the storm clouds began to gather and the distant sound of thunder could be heard. At first it appeared that he storm might pass us by, but as the leading group played the twelfth hole, the heavens opened and we were forced to take shelter for half an hour as we caught the edge of it. Fortunately, the greens were relatively unaffected by the deluge (they couldn’t get any slower!) and the remainder of the round was completed in benign conditions.
It turned out to be a day when the higher handicappers rose to the top with Les Hall recording his first win of the year scoring 33 points. Gerry Keys took second place, one point clear of the quickly improving Peter Allen, and the lower handicappers recorded scores that are probably best forgotten.
1st Les Hall (25) 33pts
2nd Gerry Keys (27) 32pts
3rd Peter Allen (36) 31pts
Near Pins: Les Hall and Peter Habgood.
Friday, Oct. 24, Treasure Hill – Stableford
Twelve golfers today for our Stableford competition at Treasure Hill and although the course was quiet, a five-ball was teeing off as we approached the first tee and proceeded to hold up the leading group throughout the round.
When we played this course last month it had been in great condition, but it soon became apparent that several greens have suffered badly over the last few weeks and look in danger of being lost if action isn’t taken soon.
Geoff Parker had an indifferent front nine, but he recovered on the back nine, scoring twenty one points, which was sufficient to secure first place. Terry Hamilton was playing in the first game of his visit and experienced a similar round to Geoff, but could only manage 20 points on the inward nine, taking second place one point clear of Tore Eliassen.
The weather throughout the round was bright and sunny, and in contrast to recent days there was no threat from passing thunder storms which made a pleasant change, which was appreciated by all.
1st Geoff Parker (15) 35pts
2nd Terry Hamilton (19) 34pts
3rd Tore Eliassen (19) 33pts
Near Pins: Geoff Parker, Tore Eliassen and Gordon Melia (2).
Note: The Bunker Boys are a PSC affiliated golf society, who now play out of The Ranch bar on Pattaya 3rd Road (in front of the fire station, and almost opposite the Buffalo Bar). We play ek 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 check website: www.bunkersociety.com.

Alan takes the Biss-cuit

The Backyard Golf Society

Last Friday’s Backyard golf outing at Emerald was a very slow affair, with our lads catching the Beaver players as early as hole #4 and then having to wait on all of the remaining holes. That said, we got off the course early enough to prevent ‘The Quiet Man’ from fretting too much about getting down the road.
The winner today and taking the biss-cuit was Alan ‘the Biss’. The Biss also shared the near-pin with ‘Mr Quiet’, apparently no one was bothered about too accurate a measurement on the par 3, 15th green.
The Biss also won 7 of the 18 skins, with 4 going to the newly rebadged Neville ‘The Impregnator’ Scurrell. The old-age dad will be heading over to The Philippines at the end of November to wed his ‘sheila’ Irish. ‘The Quiet Man’ won 3 skins, Irish John (not related in any way to the future Mrs. Impregnator) won 2 and we have 2 rolled over to next week’s game.
It was welcome back today to Mickey the Yak (and Mrs Yak as well of course), over here for some relaxation in the Land of Smiles. Irish John also returned from his 3 week Guinness appreciation trip to The Old Sod.
We have lost Mr. Oddie on a trip to Chang Mai; rumours that he has headed up there for a dicey operation on his syrup of fig will only be proven if he returns with a new rug for next week’s game. Foos yer Doos has also departed to the calm, warm waters of offshore Aberdeen.

No bikes, just buggies

PSC Golf from Siam Country Resort

K & Mam joined the group at Eastern Star.

Tuesday, Oct. 21, Eastern Star - Stableford
Tuesday was a visit to the often maligned Eastern Star, where we found the course to be in more than acceptable condition. The fairways were rolling out, which is the exception at the moment, with many courses unable to get the mowers out regularly. A small minority of greens had some repair work, but overall they were in satisfactory condition, rolling consistently.
In reference to the headline, we had Rick Bevington (H/cap 22), of Bikes for Tykes notoriety, play with us today and gain second spot, a solitary point behind winner Jeff Wylie (7) with 35 points. Near pins went to Paul Taylor & Jeff, with 2 left unclaimed, so we will donate that prize money to Rick’s Bikes for Tykes charity.
Friday, Oct. 24, Wangjuntr - Stableford
Thursday was a Public Holiday, so to avoid the extra charges we shifted our game to Friday and went to Wangjuntr to play the Valley course. We played this day as a social day, with the choice of tees up to the individual, as the course has some challenging holes.
The fairways were the converse of Eastern Star, with very little roll due to the grass being quite long as the weather has not been mower friendly. There was plenty of work going on this day, so with a run of favourable conditions they (the fairways) will soon be back to their normal state.
Several memorable holes, but the elevated par-three 17th ate Gerd & Dan’s lunch, while Jeff flew the green and got a great ricochet off the rocks, only to leave his birdie putt a roll short.
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.

Freddy’s the Star act

PSC Golf from Lewiinski’s Golf Society

Sunday, Oct. 19, Green Valley - Stableford
A Flight
1st Freddy Starbeck (12) 42pts
2nd Bob Watson (3) 42pts
3rd Dave Stockman (7) 42pts
B Flight
1st Claude Harder (16) 42pts
2nd Jorn Finnerup (21) 42pts
3rd David Anderpauch (16) 38pts
Near Pins: No 5 Freddy Starbeck, No 8 Dave Palmer, No 12 David Anderpauch, No16 Tony Huxtable
The man of the match was none other than Freddy Starbeck who out-counted a host of 42 point returns. Aussie star Bob Watson and Dave Stockman, both with 42 points, filled the A Flight podium with Bob lifting the silver and Dave the bronze. Freddy also had a hole-in-one on the fifth hole par 3 and just for good measure a near pin.

Freddy Starbeck.

B Flight was not to be outdone as Claude Harder and Ireland’s Jorn Finnerup battled it out for the top spot, both incredibly with 42 points each but with Claude having the better inward nine. The superb performance of the field was reflected in the fact that Phil Davies, Peter ‘the silver surfer’ Henshaw and Don ‘the ladies man’ Lehmer went to a count back for the third spot, all with 37 points, as Phil edged the other two in the count back.
Spare a thought for David Anderpauch who had 40 points and would have filled the B Flight bronze spot if he had been a member. But he did get a near pin which he was allowed to keep.
Back at Lewiinski’s, Freddy gave a bell ring to celebrate his hole-in-one.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, Greenwood - Stableford
A Flight
1st Peter Larsson (12) 36pts
2nd Tom Gorey (12) 35pts
B Flight
1st Mike Jeffreys (17) 38pts
2nd Bruce Walters (26) 30pts
Many of our regular players will remember Greenwood by its old name Noble Place. Even with its new name it still plays the same, which is to say it is one of the top courses on the schedule and with a very competitive price it remains a firm favourite with the players no matter that the travel time is a little longer than some of the other courses.
Once again it was in first class condition today with the greens being flat and fast and with the fairways looking and playing superbly.
B Flight’s Mike ‘the Welsh dragon’ Jeffreys was the only player to better his handicap on the day to take the man of the match honours. Mike’s 38 points was eight clear of a trio of players and the resulting count back handed the silver to Aussie starlet Bruce Walters, leaving no podium steps for Aiden Murray and Peter Moon.
A Flight was the domain of Peter Larson with a solid even par round; Peter was a stroke clear of Tom ‘the Irish rover’ Gorey.
No 2’s were recorded so a rollover to Friday.
Friday, Oct. 24, Mt. Shadow - Stableford
A Flight
1st Tom Gorey (12) 37pts
2nd Per Forsberg (15) 36pts
3rd Thierry Petrement (12) 35pts
B Flight
1st Peter Henshaw (20) 38pts
2nd Lou Szigligeti (22) 34pts
3rd Marcus Earp (35) 33pts
Irishmen Tom Gorey and Peter ‘the silver surfer’ Henshaw were the stars of the day as they both topped their respective flights. Peter was the man of the match and top in B Flight with a sparkling 38 points. Aussie Lou Zigzag followed Peter up the podium steps on 34 points and Marcus Earp had the better of the mathematics as he outgunned Aiden Murray for the third podium step.
Tom sat atop the A Flight podium with a sound 37 points, Per Forsberg and the man in the bold print Freddy Starbeck were strung out in one shot increments and in that order.
Tom Gorey, Thierry Petrement, Paul Smith and Bob Watson shared 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 provided.

Bill & Kae – a dynamic winning duo

PSC Golf from Tropical Bert’s

Tuesday’s winners with one of Bert’s finest.

Tuesday, Oct. 22, Green Valley – Stableford
This is probably the last time we will play here until we come back to the next low season. I said probably because nothing is set in stone. We now come to a time when green fees go through the roof and tee times get hard to book.
Today we found Green Valley wet after the rain of late but all in all it was in really good condition. The fairways were reasonably dry but in places they were a little bit soggy, which fit in well with the ‘lift, clean and place’ ruling employed on the day and we did pick up a lot of mud on the ball.

Bill Steinmann and Kae Tusagad
The weather was great, the greens in good conditions and all in all a great day. So finish and get back to Bert’s.
In the A Flight, 0 to 15, the winner was John Davis with 34 points on count back from Andre Van Dyk in second and Mark West in third. In the B Flight the winner was Don Carmody with the best score of the day and 37 points. We then had a 4-way count back on 33 points that saw Graham Buckingham in second, Mikito Homma in third and Derek Brook and Dick Warberg just missing out.
Near Pins: Steve Hamstad, Peter Blackburn, Tom Cotton, John Davis
Long Putt: Daryl Evans
Friday, Oct. 25, Plutaluang N & W – Stableford
With Second Road resurfacing mostly completed, getting to Tropical Bert’s is a little smoother these days. Many golfers took advantage of this and there was a large crowd on hand to tackle the always interesting Navy Course. After the usual last minute adjustments for no-shows or walk-ins, by 8:30 everyone was assigned a ride and off we went.
Playing Navy is always interesting. With two complete courses those trying to get into “the zone” must wait until the last minute to know where to focus. The challenging and interesting layout keeps you on your toes, or it keeps you looking for lost balls. Today North and West were the courses of choice.
Recent rains make all area courses play long due to almost total lack of roll, so the long Navy course played longer, and lift/clean/place was necessary. Dark skies, at moments very dark, made many wonder if rain or maybe that eclipse was about to happen, but all stayed dry.
Tough, long, interesting, damp... a combination to test all the golfers, and back at Bert’s with one shining exception the scores reflected this combination. Rising to the challenge - and then some - Bill Steinmann dominated with an amazing 42 points! Exceptional golf Bill, how did you do it? Next overall was petite Kae Tusagad who showed golf is a game of the mind by mastering the course and conditions with an excellent 36 points.
A-Flight (0-16)
1st Bill Steinmann (10) 42pts
2nd Alex Pedersen (9) 33pts
3rd Ted Morris (15) 31pts
B-Flight (17-36)
1st Kae Tusagad (19) 36pts
2nd Mike O’Brien (20) 34pts
3rd Daryl Evans (23) 33pts
Near Pins: Roy Dayton, Kae Tusagad, Tom Cotton, Steve Hamstad
Note: Due to the fact that Tropical Bert’s will soon be relocating to the ‘dark-side’, we are also having to relocate. Starting in November, our new location will be B.J Holiday Lodge on Soi 3 off Beach Road, Pattaya and we will be called Tropical Golf from B.J. Holiday Lodge. We particularly want to thank Bert and Pu for being there for us over the last 10 years or so, and wish them all the best in their new Tropical Bar at Soi. Watboonsampan.

Darkside Tuesday Darts League

Standings Oct. 21 (week 8)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	T/G	Pts.
Chill Bar	8	7	1	51	21	8	14
PJ Pub	7	6	1	37	26	4	12
Oscars Bar	8	4	4	42	30	4	8
Load Out	7	3	4	37	26	2	6
Double Dutch	6	2	4	17	37	2	4
Moonies	8	0	8	14	58	2	0
Results:  Chill Bar (6-1)-(3-0) v Oscars Bar, Moonies (1-0)-(8-1) v PJ Pub and Restaurant

Wednesday Darts League

Results & Standings Oct. 22 (week 7)

Team	P	W	L	For	Against.	Pts.
Buffalo Jack’s	6	6	0	37	17	12
W. Tankies	6	5	1	41	13	10
Jantha Coffee	6	4	2	41	13	8
Oscar’s Sports Bar	6	3	3	31	23	6
i-Rovers ‘A’	6	3	3	30	24	6
i-Rovers ‘B’	7	3	4	29	34	6
Moonies	7	3	4	21	42	6
Yates’ Bar	6	2	4	24	30	4
Bye	7	2	5	15	48	4
The Clinic	7	1	6	19	44	2
Results:  Bye (0-0)-(9-1) v Moonies, i-Rovers ‘B’ (4-0)-(5-1) v The Clinic

Asia Back Packer’s Monday Darts Super League

Standings Oct. 20 (week 16)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	B/L	Pts.
Buffalo Jack’s	16	13	3	91	45	11	26
Load Out	14	12	2	89	33	9	24
Legends	15	12	3	82	49	11	24
W. Tankies	15	9	6	76	55	9	18
Jantha Coffee	16	8	8	67	69	9	16
Double Top	13	8	5	62	47	8	16
i-Rovers ‘A’	15	6	9	52	75	8	12
Don’t Tell MaMa’s	16	5	11	56	70	4	10
i-Rovers ‘B’	16	2	14	29	105	4	4
Bye	16	1	15	30	86	3	2
Results:  Buffalo Jack’s (5-1)-(0-0) v Bye, Don’t Tell MaMa’s (7-0)-(1-1) v i-Rovers ‘B’, i-Rovers ‘A’ (5-1)-(0-0) v Jantha Coffee

Pattaya 8-Ball Pool League

Results & Standings Oct. 20 (week 10)

Team	Played	Won	Lost	For	Agst	Diff	Points
Smile Bar	10	9	1	107	43	64	28
Phimai Geordie	9	9	0	103	32	71	27
Asian Nomads	10	6	4	73	77	-4	22
Funny Girls	8	5	3	62	58	4	18
Pom Bar	9	4	5	58	77	-19	17
Crazy Eddie’s	9	4	5	57	78	-21	17
San Snack Bar	8	4	4	66	54	12	16
Connections	10	2	8	59	91	-32	14
Parrot Inn	7	3	4	48	57	-9	13
Doggy Style	9	2	7	48	87	-39	13
Ta Bar	8	2	6	53	67	-14	12
Bye	3	0	3	16	29	-13	3
Results:  Crazy Eddie’s 9 v 6 Funny Girl, Doggy Style v Bye, Smile Bar 12 v 3 Parrot Inn, San Snack Bar 6 v 9 Phimai Geordie, Pom Bar 8 v 7 Ta Bar, Connections 4 v 11 Asian Nomads

Crumpton Oaks Cider Monday Pool League

Standings Oct. 20 (week 10)

Team	P	W	L	+/-	BP	Pts.
Legends	10	9	1	34	0	27
Rest Stop	10	8	2	29	0	24
Nicky’s Bar	11	8	3	20	0	24
Links Bar	10	7	3	22	1	22
Sweethearts Bar	10	7	3	13	0	21
Shoot Pool	10	6	4	6	1	19
Dean’s Bar	10	5	5	-6	1	16
Offshore Bar	10	5	5	-3	0	15
Cheers Bar	9	4	5	-11	2	14
Wok ‘n’ Rok	10	3	7	-24	1	10
Classroom	9	2	7	-23	2	8
Two Dogs	10	1	9	-42	0	3
Mates Bar	11	0	11	-15	0	0
Results:  Legends 6-10 Offshore Bar, Nicky’s Bar 8-10 Links Bar, Rest Stop 10-5  Dean’s Bar, Shoot Pool 10-9 Classroom, Sweethearts Bar 10-9 Cheers Bar, Two Dogs 10-4 Mates Bar

King Factory Friday Night Pool League

Results & Standings Oct. 24 (week 1)

Team	P	W	L	D	+/-	Pts
Legends Pool	1	1	0	0	10	3
The Butchers Arms	1	1	0	0	6	3
Sweethearts Bar	1	1	0	0	4	3
The Rest Stop	1	1	0	0	0	3
BYE	1	0	0	1	0	0
Pook’s Bar	1	0	0	1	-4	0
Links Bar	1	0	0	1	-6	0
Shoot Pool	1	0	0	1	-10	0
Results:  Bye A-W The Rest Stop, Legends Pool 15-5 Shoot Pool, Sweethearts Bar 12-8 Pook’s Bar, The Butchers Arms 13-7 Links Bar

Tuesday Darts League

Results & Standings Oct. 21 (week 16)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	B/legs	Pts.
Londoner	15	15	0	140	40	12	30
Legends	16	12	4	99	58	8	24
Buffalo Jack’s	15	10	5	94	66	8	20
Yates’ Bar	15	10	5	80	60	11	20
Jantha Coffee	16	10	5	85	73	12	20
The Swan	15	9	6	84	58	13	18
Crazy Eddie’s	15	8	7	84	69	6	16
Nervous Wreck	15	7	8	73	78	7	14
Shoot Pool	16	7	9	71	83	7	14
i-Rovers	16	6	10	80	86	7	12
Bye	16	5	9	36	68	5	10
Scandalic	15	4	11	60	95	6	8
W. Tankies	15	3	12	43	90	2	6
Bye	16	0	15	0	105	0	0
Results:  Bye (0-0)-(0-0) v Jantha Coffee, Legends (7-1)-(0-0) v Bye, Shoot Pool (7-1)-(5-0)  v i-Rovers

Links Bar Wednesday 9-Ball Pool League

Results & Standings Oct. 22 (week 19)

Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Pts.
Legends Pool	16	13	1	2	74	40
Mates Bar	19	10	2	7	-2	32
Links Bar	15	10	0	5	46	30
Pook’s Bar	17	9	2	6	12	29
George & Dragon	15	7	2	6	10	23
FCUK Inn	15	5	5	5	0	20
Classroom	18	6	2	10	-32	20
Crazy Eddie’s	16	5	3	8	-10	18
The Ranch	15	5	2	8	-16	17
Connections	15	4	2	9	-26	14
Queen Vic	17	4	1	12	-56	13
Results:  FCUK Inn 13-7 George & Dragon, Legends Pool 14-6 Connections, Pook’s Bar 8-12 Mates Bar, The Ranch 12-8 Queen Vic

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Thai youth win world sailing team racing championship

Dalton sails home at Navy

Thai windsurfers get bonuses for Asian Games medals

A speedy afternoon at EasyKart

Pattaya Cricket Club comes second in Phuket

United beat 8-man Roi-Et, Chonburi edge closer to Premier League title

Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

West wins a close one

Owen walks the walk in Khao Yai

Smith steals the limelight at PSC monthly tourney

Beautiful Bangpakong

Bryan Carroll conquers Kabinburi

Aslett takes out DeVere monthly medal

Miss Nut nails it in the North

Ebrahim takes the plaudits

Melia makes a winning return

Alan takes the Biss-cuit

No bikes, just buggies

Freddy’s the Star act

Bill & Kae – a dynamic winning duo

Darkside Tuesday Darts League

Wednesday Darts League

Asia Back Packer’s Monday Darts Super League

Pattaya 8-Ball Pool League

Crumpton Oaks Cider Monday Pool League

King Factory Friday Night Pool League

Tuesday Darts League

Links Bar Wednesday 9-Ball Pool League