Pattaya Sports Club Members’ Open with Northern Thai Realty & Insurance

The Pattaya Sports Club is pleased once again to welcome Bryant Berry of Northern Thai Realty and Jack Levy of Northern Thai Insurance as co-sponsors of the 4th PSC Member’s Open at Natural Park Resort on January 11th. Due to accidental scheduling conflicts, this was changed from the original date of the 12th.

Jack Levy (left) of Northern Thai Insurance receives thanks from PSC golf chairman Dennis Willet at the last PSC Members Open.

Sign up will be in the Pattaya Sports Club office only. The field will have to be limited to 80 players, so a B.200 deposit will be required. This money will be refunded at registration on tournament day.

As before, there will be four flights, many technical prizes, and plenty of lucky draws. Tee-off will be at 09:30 and the event will be a stroke play competition. You must enter your PSC number and check whether or not you will need transportation on the day. Please designate if your group prefers a later tee-off time.

Entries will be closed at noon on Tuesday the 9th; so don’t put off signing up until the last minute. Tee times will be posted in the Cafe Kronborg, Three Sisters, Shenanigans, Diana Inn, Sugar Shack, Rosie O’Grady’s, and the Scandic Hotel. Transportation will be provided for those golfers checking “yes”, and will leave from the PSC office Thursday morning at 08:00. Registration will begin at 08:00 in the clubhouse lobby.

As in all PSC Member’s Opens, there is NO ENTRY FEE. The only requirement is your paid up membership in the Pattaya Sports Club. They are promoting sports and supporting local charities, now more than ever. The PSC and Northern Thai Realty & Insurance look forward to hosting you on January 11th at Natural Park Resort.

UNICEF and former PM Anand Panyarachun to host golf tournament

Former Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun and HE Gamini Abeysekera, UNICEF representative for Thailand have announced the establishment of an annual golf tournament to raise funds for UNICEF programs in Thailand. The tournament, titled the Khun Anand Panyarachun Charity Golf Invitational for UNICEF, is scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2001 at the Eastern Star Golf Resort & Country Club in Ban Chang, Rayong Province.

Khun Anand, who is also the UNICEF ambassador for Thailand, will host a private reception for major sponsors at his residence at the golf course the evening before the tournament. Organisers say that they hope to combine the growing popularity of golf in Thailand with an internationally recognized organization such as UNICEF to raise money for disadvantaged children in Thailand.

The tournament will be an invitational event, and the number of golfers will be limited to ensure an enjoyable golfing experience for the participants. The format will be a four-ball scramble, with a large selection of technical prizes, a lucky draw, and the winning team to receive the “Khun Anand-UNICEF Cup” to be presented by Khun Anand at the awards ceremony on Saturday evening. All proceeds and donations will go to help support UNICEF programs in Thailand.

The Eastern Star Golf Resort & Country Club features an eighteen hole championship Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course that has been the venue for many local and regional tournaments. It is one of five Robert Trent Jones, Jr. courses in Thailand, and is located in Ban Chang, Rayong Province, next to U-Tapao Airport.

UNICEF - The United Nations Children’s Fund - has been active in Thailand for more than fifty years providing education, research, protection, health care, and support for the rights of children. In numerous projects throughout Thailand, UNICEF helps develop families and communities, helps underprivileged children in need of special care, promotes education for life, and strengthens local planning to assist in better local child monitoring and protection.

For additional information, please contact: Kajorn Veerapong, UNICEF Office for Thailand, tel. (02) 280-5931 X 808, fax (02) 281-6032 - 3, email [email protected] or Tom Cole at Eastern Star Golf Resort, tel. (038) 630410-6, fax (038) 630418 or email [email protected] 

Rossies Annual Pre New Years Eve Scramble

One hundred thirty six players turned out for what is turning out to be one of Pattaya’s most popular golf events, the Rossies Annual Pre New Years Eve Scramble. This tournament was originally capped at 120 players, but because of several different reasons (popularity being the main one) an extra 16 players were included.

The management at Green Valley had prepared the golf course well and their schedules to accommodate this tourney; along with the organization, this tournament was a great success.

As in all 4 man person scramble’s some great scores were recorded and the greatest majority of teams were all under par. A score of 58.1 only claimed 4th position.

But this is one competition where all players receive a prize no matter how they play on the day, and for the very small entrance fee it is quite obvious why this tourney is so popular.

Results

1st: Jim Savage, Eddie Blackwell, Mike Phillips and Urai Sangthip, 56.3
2nd: Keith Fortt, Kevin Fortt, Doug Home and David Hughes, 56.7
3rd: Ken Larsson, S. Quist, P. Lomm and J. Stolde, 57.2
4th: Joe Moneyham, B. Allen, R. Montgomery and S. Hakinen, 58.1

Svend Berthelsen wins Scandinavian Christmas Classic

Denmark’s Svend Berthelsen, with a net score of 141 over 2 days, was crowned the outstanding champion of the 12th annual Scandinavian Christmas Classic.

Svend Berthelsen is a happy man after winning this year’s Scandinavian Christmas Classic

For the twelfth consecutive year, this major Scandinavian tournament was held at Siam Country Club, this year on Tuesday December 26 and Wednesday December 27. The format was stroke play over 36 holes.

The Scandinavian Christmas Classic, always played a couple of days after Christmas, is a very special tournament for many Scandinavians in the area. The tournament has a long tradition dating back 12 years. The first year the tournament was played, only 14 players teed off. But this year, a field of 80 players from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland took part.

Svend Berthelsen received his championship trophy at the presentation party at the restaurant at the course.

Also receiving trophies: S๖ren Quist was runner-up in A flight, Kenneth Larsson took third and Thomas Bergwall fourth.

In B-flight, Bo Ryden secured first place with a marvelous chip on the last hole. Runner-up was Bo Lundahl and third Bo Ahlgren.

Team ‘Franklin’ returns better ball to see off Shenanigans 2000

Three Sisters moves and Cafe Ole win four

Pattaya Sports Club Friday Bowling League

With five weeks of bowling left in this league, Three Sisters consolidated their first place position by winning four points from House of the Golden Coin. Golden Coin Captain Mio’s 221 game and 556 series was not enough to win a point against Three Sisters bowlers’ Jah 235, 541 series, and Rick’s 203, 512 series.

Cafe Ole, with great bowling by Captain Jon with a 221 game, 581 series and Tue’s steady bowling with a 553 series, captured all four points from last place Snowman. Cafe Ole jumped from fifth to third place in the league.

Cafe Kronborg played against the always-tough Lewiinski’s team and split the points. Lewiinski’s won two of the three games but lost on total pins. Lewiinski’s Captain Nok bowled a steady 538 series; Morn had a 203 game, 528 series; Hartmut 213 game, 540 series and steady bowling by Somrak against Kronborg Captain Kran’s 207 game, 552 series, Ken’s 500 series, Egon’s 538 series and steady bowling from Lek, made this a hard fought match.

TQ 1 Bob, behind Duck’s 541 series, held on to their second place position winning three points from VFW Post 9876.

La, Bowling Chairperson, provided free alcoholic drinks for the bowlers to wish them a Happy New Year and all 33 bowlers made a lot of noise and had fun.

Team Standings	Points	29 Dec Results
Three Sisters TQ 1 Bob Cafe Ole Cafe Kronborg Lewiinski’s VFW Post 9876 House Of The Golden Coin Snowman	58.5 - 41.5 54 - 46 53 - 47 52 - 48 52 - 48 48.5 - 51.5 42 - 58 40 - 60	4 - 0 3 - 1 4 - 0 2 - 2 2 - 2 1 - 3 0 - 4 0 - 4

The Square Ring

by Howie Reed

As the sands of time drip from the Year 2000, trying to predict what Year 2001 will bring in boxing is impossible. Looking back, not many would have guessed that the heavyweight division would join the super middle, cruiser and light heavy as vast wastelands with little interest or fan appeal. To quote a whit, “Lennox Lewis is the most boring heavyweight champion of all time.” No one could have guessed that Oscar De La Hoya (the most financially successful non heavy ever) would become a non-factor, choosing instead for a singing career.

There are no marquee names out there. David Tua had a shot and choked. There’s an emptiness in the sport. It’s into that void created by many things that the likes of Mosley, Mayweather, Corrales and maybe Casamayor are stepping. Roy Jones, through his deeds and mouth, has become a boring parody of himself. The media has done their best to ignite a fan fire with names like Joppy, Hopkins, Calzaghe, Ottke and Michalczewski. As the late Chick Reed use to say, “Ring Up No Sale.”

Felix Trinidad was unquestionably the Fighter of the Year and took part in the fight of the year. The 520,000 Pay Per View homes was the second largest of the year behind Mosley-De La Hoya, which no one claims was a great fight, except it catapulted Mosley into superstar status. With only a hint of a Tyson-Lewis fight on the horizon in 2001, it’s up to someone else to step up to hit that “long Tator.”

Without a “Mega Fight” the fan can look forward to a plethora of “mini” events. January 5 Joel Casamayor gets it on with former champion Robert Garcia. Casamayor is a great story of the defector from Cuba that succumbed to the easy life in the USA. Got lazy. Then he dedicated himself. Last trips to the ring have been sensational.

The 20th Floyd Mayweather-Diego Corrales meet in a fight that under normal circumstances would set a tone for the year. But most think that Corrales will win easy. Regardless of the outcome, rather than stardom there is a better than 50-50 chance that the State of California Criminal System will step in. Corrales has a court date in the spring.

After watching those two fights the tone of the year will be set. It’s like the ground hog coming out on ground hog day. If he sees his shadow, spring is here. If not, more winter. If these two televised fights are “barn burner’s” it’s going to be a good year. If not? Well you can watch ice dancing from the Olympics in Salt Lake City.

PH3 Run 877

Well another wonderful Monday in Pattaya, which means it’s hash day yippee! It is also the 25th today, Xmas Day and for all of us who do have “A more... And then some” PH3 limited collectors edition book, you would have noticed on page 50 there is a fictitious write up about a Christmas run which I was asked to write, so today I volunteered to scribe a factual Xmas run, what a bloody fool I am.

Sign up as usual going well at the Scandi bar with Fossil and Dr. Pinky and two buses booked for today’s transport and off to the A-site.

The Run. The G.M. formed a circle and informed us there was a new Xmas PH3 shirt designed by one of the hares T4. The hares on-in T4, Chicken F and Wang-King. Normal spiel but we did have to look out for some Xmas balls on the run as prizes were to be won. Then we were off, not a bad start, then almighty confusion set in. We came to a check and went one way on a false trail, no problem so we went off in another direction to the sound of false trail, so we were all standing around wondering what was going on, for there was no where else to go. Then we spotted one of the hares laying the on-in, so half of us decided to go back on the on-in cursing the hares initially but to our surprise what happened was there were two checks close together and someone from the first check ran to the second and shouted false trail, obviously by mistake, but it messed up a good run for a lot of hasher’s, including the G.M. General Kidney Wiper, R.A. Sir Airhead and the bold fearless evergreen Boy George.

The Twilight Zone. The run eventually finished, there were the usual potato chips, pineapple and melon and a lovely tasty surprise of some Brie cheese. As usual the families were sitting down enjoying their own picnics. Everyone just mellowing down drinking the adult refreshments and talking and putting the world to right (that will be the day). G.M. called the circle. First the raffle but alas no lovely Ewok, so Dr.Pinky on-in. Raffle finished, G.M. circle, hares on-in, mixed response so leave their fate to the R.A. later. Returners, visitors dealt with. The hash choir on-in led by Jazzer which will be the last for now as Jazzer is going back to Australia. They sang three songs with a mixed response. Virgin’s on-in, confusion reigned again, then leavers dealt with. Hares on-in for the hare’s song, utter rubbish and they were duly iced.

The circle was handed over to Sir Airhead for some religion, on-in A Marine Called Mary for hash crash. His poor lady the day before on his birthday went from the TQ to pick up his cake and on the way back had an accident with a motorbike. She managed to save the cake but not herself, so when she came back to the TQ and told her Tilac, he was that drunk he did not care so she promptly put the cake into his face. There were a few more sinners, two spring to mind, F Nose 6 times hash s@#t and Tampax hash s@#t for life were on “Strike” refusing to wear well earned regalia. They formed a picket line and refused to cross it and not enter the circle, a first for this hash, so the R.A. decided to postpone sentence until next week amongst calls of break their legs, kill them, send in the royal marines. I think personally that’s a little bit barbaric. On-in Yao Yao who was renamed King Yao Yao, or was it Kee-neaw, neaw? His lady was named Queen Stella.

Hash hymn and off to the Scandi Bar. What a feast was laid on by Pegleg, I’m sure I’m not alone in thanking you so very much for a lovely Xmas spread. Well everyone who knows me and likes me Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year and those people who know me and don’t like me, Merry Xmas, but I hope your New Year sucks.

On-On Boy George

Fitness Tips : General Tips

by David Garred
Club Manager Dusit Resort Sports Club

If you don’t use it, will you lose it?

If you’ve been sidelined by an injury, or you’re considering taking a break from exercise, you might wonder if you’d lose your hard-earned strength and endurance.

Some loss of fitness is inevitable, but there are ways to help minimise it. Here’s what happens to your body when you take a break from exercise.

Matters of the heart

The degree to which cardiovascular fitness declines during a period of detraining depends upon what kind of shape you were in to begin with. Individuals who are extremely fit, such as highly trained athletes, experience a rapid drop in fitness during the first three weeks of detraining, which then tapers off. A significant level of fitness - higher than that of an untrained person - is retained for about 12 weeks. Individuals with low-to-moderate fitness levels show little change in cardiovascular fitness within the first few weeks, but their ability rapidly declines in the weeks immediately following.

Performance jitters

The ability to perform a given sport or activity, whether it involves swinging a bat in softball or running 10Ks, invariably declines when the sport is abandoned for any length of time. One study found that marathoners experienced a 25% decrease in endurance time during a maximal aerobic treadmill test after just 15 days of inactivity. Another showed that swimmers’ arm strength declined by more than 13% within four weeks of abandoning their regular training regimen.

Numerous variables come into play when analysing the ability to perform a particular sport or specific skill, making it difficult to analyse the effects of detraining. Some are like riding a bike - you never forget how - while others, such as the ability to deliver an accurate serve in tennis, for example, involve specific timing and well-trained muscles.

Speaking of muscles...

With the exception of a genetically blessed few, most of us have to work at building strength through formal or informal strength-training workouts. Again, well-trained athletes have the edge, because the positive effects of training remain evident weeks, sometimes even months, after ending training. Lesser-trained individuals can expect to see their muscle strength and conditioning decline at a slightly faster rate, thought not at the levels seen in sedentary individuals.

Stem the detraining tide

Experts agree that the best way to avoid losing much of the health and fitness benefits you’ve worked so hard to achieve is to do something. If you can’t find the motivation to run for a few weeks or longer try walking instead. Cross training became popular because it is a viable means of maintaining, even increasing your fitness level. Runners can give their knees a break by switching to cycling, swimmers can work their legs on a stair stepper, and aerobics enthusiasts can take their workout outdoors by hiking through local park or reserve.

If an injury is keeping you from your favorite activities, take your worries to the pool. Of course, it’s always advisable to check with your physician before resuming exercise after an injury. Regardless of which activity you choose be sure to progress gradually.

If boredom is the problem, now is the time to try that sport you’ve been considering for so long. Tai chi, rugby, water polo, triathlon, orienteering - whatever strikes you as looking like fun. The key is to keep your heart and muscles challenged in order to minimise the detraining effects that come when taking a break from you usual routine.

Carpe’ Diem

Yuzo Nishikawa scores big on Christmas Day

PSC Golf from the Cafe Kronborg

Monday December 25 - Treasure Hills (Stableford)

Twenty-five Pattaya Sports Club golfers played a Christmas Day Stableford competition at Treasure Hills, and Yuzo Nishikawa took the B flight with a stupendous 44 points.

Kris Helgason won the A flight with 34 points, followed by starter Dave Richardson in second with 33 points and Maki third with 32 points.

In B flight, John Swanson finished second with 32 points, followed by Ed McMurry in third with 31 points.

Near pins: #2 Cees Boseman, #6 Jorg Kowalski, #13 Yuzo Nishikawa, and #17 Kenny Chung.

Thursday December 28 - Phoenix Country Club (Monthly Mug)

Forty-three players assembled at windy Phoenix for the Monthly Mug medal competition on the Mountain and Ocean layouts.

Swiss Werner Strub took the mug with a net 64.

Rich Montana won the A flight with a net 69, followed by three net 71s from Dave Richardson, Gary Wedl and Harry Cowling.

Walter Hanak took B flight with a net 69. Ed McMurry took second with a net 70, and Frank Polizzotto came third with a net 75.

Near pins: M4 Ed McMurry, M8 Pete Kelly, O5 Ted Richards, and O7 Dave Richardson.

Long putts: M9 Alan Dornan and O9 Pete Kelly.

Stormin’ Normn Steals the Show

IPGC Pattaya Golf Society from the Bunker

On Boxing Day thirty-three bleary-eyed Bunker Boys set out to play a medal competition at Pattaya C.C. Although many were suffering from the excesses of the festive season, good scores were the norm for the day in both divisions.

Division two saw Chris “Pathfinder” John coming third with a steady net 68, just pipped by Stan “Cheers” Axon and Hardy Holtz, both of whom scored very commendable 67’s.

In division one Barry Tregurtha, playing off nine, recorded a 73, just one shot behind Bruce Lawrence on level par 72. The winner, with a super smooth 68, was “Stormin’” Norman Brooks. Good to see the Welsh Wizard returning to form.

The highlight of the day was back at the Bunker when Pathfinder regaled everyone with his tales of the twelve fairways he hit with his new Ping driver. Even the Guru took notice!

Nearest-the-pin awards went to John Wright, Norman Brooks, Bill Nicol and John Preddy.

Three Sisters play Siam on Christmas

On Christmas Day - Monday the 25th, golfers from the Three Sisters had a fun gathering at Siam Country Club. Only three groups teed off but it was enough to establish bragging rights for the day.

Paul Kraft came in with 36 points, with the rest of the field chasing him. I guess with Paul being on the wagon for a few weeks helped. Most of his opposition was probably still hungover from Christmas Eve.

It was still a lot of fun and more drinks were consumed with Paul abstaining. It was decided that we would meet again on Friday the 29th so Fast Eddie and Herb could settle their left handed match.

On Friday the 29th golfers from the Three Sisters again met at Siam. The Match between Fast Eddie and Herb went on to the 17th hole before Eddie finally closed him out. (Congrats to Fast Eddie) Although both contestants played bad, Herb played worst and paid his dues.

Meanwhile, others on the course concentrated on their games and produced some good scores. Bob Moberg, playing off of 32 handicap, began to shake some of the rust off of his clubs. Bob finished with 40 points with Kenny Mau hot on his heels at 39 points. As Bob plays more and more, I’m sure that his handicap will be coming down to where he will be with the “A” flight one of these days

As New Year’s is on a Monday, the Three Sisters Golf will not be at Siam due to the Holiday... We will be meeting again on the following Monday and hope to see you there.

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