Patty Schnyder wins Volvo Women’s Open 2001

Swiss lefty Patty Schnyder romped in the finals of the Volvo Women’s Open, defeating 1997 champion Henrietta Nagyova from Slovakia in straight sets 6-0, 6-4 at the Dusit Resort, Pattaya on Sunday, November 11.

Schnyder, who said she, “dedicated the win to her cat Rudi” that died two days earlier, won the first seven games of the match before Nagyova was able to break through.

Patty Schnyder was crowned champion of the Volvo Women’s Open 2001 played at the Dusit Resort Pattaya.

Both women were content to play from the baseline, waiting for the other to make a mistake. This was perhaps a flaw in strategy for Nagyova, as the few times she approached the net she won the point (3 in all throughout the entire match).

Nagyova made the match interesting in the 2nd set, breaking Schnyder’s serve to close the set to 5-4, but too many unforced errors and generous line calls led to her demise. During the match, Schnyder hit 16 winners to Nagyova’s 11 (5-0 in the first set), whilst having only 29 unforced errors to Nagyova’s 41. Patty Schnyder also had 4 aces to Nagyova’s none.

Both women were affected by the heat, although Nagyova’s stomach problems seemed to affect her more.

At match point, Patty Schnyder hit two brilliant shots, one painting the line to her right that Nagyova was able to return, the other just inside the line to her left that Nagyova had no chance to return, winning Schnyder the championship and the US$16,000 first prize. Nagyova earned US$9,000 for finishing runner-up.

The win was Patty Schnyder’s first in five tries against world #22 Henrietta Nagyova. Schnyder, who is ranked 44th in the world, also beat defending champion Anne Kremer in the quarterfinals.

In the tournament’s doubles championship match, Asa Carlsson from Sweden and Iroda Tulyaganova from Uzbekistan beat Liezel Huber from South Africa and Wynne Prakusya from Indonesia, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Nachimi Itakura and Kim Haugen win 2001 AMF Bowling World Cup titles

Nachimi Itakura of Japan and Kim Haugen of Norway won the women and men’s titles at the 2001 AMF Bowling World Cup in Pattaya.

Itakura disposed of the Philippines Liza del Rosario in two games, 247-224 and 257-224, to become the first Japanese man or woman ever to capture the Bowling World Cup. Itakura, a 26-year-old resident of Wakayama City who would like to become a professional bowler, said two motivating factors contributed to her victory.

Norwegian Kim Haugen bowled an outstanding 290 final string to win to 2001 AMF Bowling World Cup men’s title (photo by Jan Olav Aamlid)

“My mother was in the crowd today, cheering me on, and I wanted to play well and give her a victory,” Itakura said. “Also, my Japan Bowling Congress coach told me to come home a winner, so now I can fulfill his request and bring home Japan’s first World Cup.”

Haugen, who went into the arena phase as the No. 8 seed, was nearly perfect as he scoured the 1999 AMF Bowling World Cup champion Ahmed Shaheen of Qatar, 238-216 and 290-186. Haugen, 22, follows in the steps of two other Norwegian World Cup champions, two-time winner Arne Stroem and the 1994 champion, Tore Torgersen, in capturing Norway’s fourth Bowling World Cup championship.

Nachimi Itakura of Japan earned the women’s title in the 2001 AMF Bowling World Cup played at the PS Bowl in Pattaya (photo by Jan Olav Aamlid)

“What I’ve done hasn’t really sunk in yet,” Haugen said afterward. “I didn’t allow myself to think of a victory even when Shaheen left the 4-6-7-9-10 split in the middle of the final game. I knew that something like that could happen just as easily to me, and I felt that I had to keep my mind on my next frame only.

“All week long, I just wanted to do my best, and it’s a wonderful feeling to know that my best was good enough to win.”

Thailand’s Somdech BoonLung suffered scores of 140 and 163 in two of her last 8 strings in the last qualifying round leading up to the final groupings, and finished tied for 29th place with total pin fall of 4,275 and an average of 178.13.

The 38th AMF Bowling World Cup will be held in Riga, Latvia, October 20-26, 2002. AMF Bowling is the world’s largest owner and operator of bowling centers, and is based in Richmond, Va., USA.

Pool players wanted! Is this the only cue you need?

Following some good natured banter at the bar in Shenanigans, it was decided that it was a good idea for Shenanigans to field a pool playing team to challenge other pubs and social groups. (Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time.) After several ales the Pattaya Mail’s Dr. Iain allowed himself into being cajoled into the job as Shenanigans captain, while Rick (of Rick and Harpic fame) said he would rustle up a team from Foster Wheeler, which he has done. However, Shenanigans has been rather lax so far, having attracted only two starters - the good doctor and Malcolm Clare. Dr. Iain assures us that he has the balls for the game - he just needs more players!

Since this is “social” pool, the team should be made up of 6 to 8 players and there is no sexual discrimination. So if you know one end of a pool cue from the other and like having a good time, then Shenanigans has the team for you! Please contact Kim Fletcher at the bar, or Dr. Iain as he flits from venue to venue.

Mio bowls best series of the new season

Race Tightens in PSC Cafe Kronborg Tuesday Bowling League

(From left) Ooy 202, Mio 214, 212, La 214,2 01, Nut 205 and Suphan 210

There were some very good scores in week 9 of the PSC Cafe Kronborg Bowling League competition and some very hard fought matches. Mio had games of 214 & 212, La games of 214 & 201, Ooy 202, Nut 205, and Suphan 210. All these high scores made up for some of the surprise results, as league leader Kran’s team was beaten by Somrak’s team 3-1. Jeed’s team, without Captain Jeed but with Tue as spare, beat Otto’s team 3-1. Mio’s team won in a very close match against Nual’s team 3-1.

Team	Won	Lost
Kran Jeed Mio Otto Somrak Nual	23.5 22 18.5 16 15 13	12.5 14 17.5 20 21 23

Fitness Tips: Weight lifting techniques under the microscope

by David Garred
Club Manager Dusit Resort Sports Club

Part 5 - Shoulder training

G’day Readers, Fitness Tips this week continues along the same line as the last 4 articles, but as we have finished working the major / large muscles of the body it’s time to move into hitting the smaller muscle groups.

The muscles around the shoulder joint are responsible for a surprisingly large number of movements of the body. As a result of this and the fact that this “ball and socket” joint is held entirely in place with muscle tissue, we need to be very careful how we exercise it. This will ensure long term correct function while we are attempting to achieve whatever physical goals throughout the day and indeed your life.

The deltoid muscle is the prime mover for the joint and has 3 parts, simply put: front, middle and back. Contrary to popular belief this is a single muscle. The assistors to this and the muscles that hold the arm in place are a group called the “rotator cuff” and it is this group that is most commonly damaged thus rendering the damaged side arm, effectively, useless for the period of time that is needed for healing.

Thus technique when training this muscle group is crucial. Why train hard to improve yourself only to get it wrong once or regularly to injure yourself and stop you from training.

In a push up, equally, when sitting in a rolling chair and pulling yourself closer to your desk you are using your shoulders (amongst others).

Front raise

Although a controversial exercise, frontal raises certainly load the anterior deltoid and are commonly seen in gyms all around the world. The elbows must be bent to reduce the length of the lever arm, making it easier for the shoulder girdle stabilisers. Each phase of the movement should be carefully controlled to avoid trunk sway. The bar or plate should be lifted no higher than the shoulders. Trunk should be straight but leaning slightly forwards. Abs should be braced in the usual fashion and if the feet are shoulder width apart with one in front of the other you will have a more stable base to avoid the body swinging forwards and backwards.

Upright row

The keys to safe execution include: only lifting the bar to the lower chest, as this will stop the compression of the rotator cuff when the Humorous comes very close to the Clavicle. If you bring the weight up to your neck then these cones would touch except for the muscle squashed in-between. So, please, stop the weight at the middle of your chest. Keep the elbows slightly forward directly over the bar and the hands approximately hip width apart. The upper back stabilisers must be engaged to allow the shoulder blades a free passage to assist the movement. To engage them you will need to lock your shoulders back at the start position (bottom of the lift) and keep them there throughout the entire lift.

Lateral raises (pictured)

The elbows are once again kept slightly forward (in the plane of the scapula). This allows a greater contribution from the rotator cuff - good thing, creating stability at the shoulder joint - better thing. The elbows are bent once again to reduce lever length and shoulder joint stresses; we only want muscle stress thanks very much! The movement stops when the elbows reach shoulder height. The lateral raise is often combined with a lateral rotation action to gain further stability from the rotator cuff. To achieve this rotation, picture that you are emptying jugs of water at the top of the lift and you’ll have it right.

These are the best and safest lifts for the regular gym user, things like behind the neck shoulder presses, also called military presses, are no longer prescribed as it is a potentially dangerous exercise and responsible for many an avid gym user’s shoulder injuries. It causes the same compression that I talked about in the upright row but the military press is far more efficient at causing problems.

Next time we’ll take a look at firming up the back of your arms, yep, Triceps time.

Carpe’ Diem

A Family Affair at Khao Kheow

IPGC Pattaya Golf Society from the Bunker

On Tuesday, 6th November, the Bunker Boys and Girls journeyed to the beautiful but testing Khao Kheow club for their weekly medal competition. Playing courses A and B, some very good scores were recorded.

In division one the winner, with a very fine net 74, was Bruce Ogilvie, whose score included a two stroke penalty for playing the wrong ball! In second place was Northumberland’s own Bob Lindborg with net 75 and third was Yuzo Nishikawa with net 76.

In division two the winner, for the second time at the Bunker, was Lomud Lindborg who recorded an excellent net 75. Lomud has only just taken up golf and promises to be quite some player on the ladies circuit in Pattaya. Second was Sunny Ruthsip with net 77 and in third place, on net 80, was a bleary-eyed transport manager, John Preddy, who only made the departure from the Bunker with less than a minute to spare!

Nearest-the-pin awards went to Norman Brooks and to Bruce Ogilvie (two). The Bunker Banana Booby went to Sunny for abandoning his sunglasses on the first tee. “Northumberland?” I hear you ask. It is God’s Golden Acre in the northeast of England.

Keep up to date with the Bunker Boys at http://www.thebunkerboys.com

One Ball shows ‘em the way

Golf from Lewiinski’s / Orchid G.C. a member of the IPGC

Forty golfers set out on the usual Sunday venue at Green Valley C.C. With the weather just about holding out, there were only two golfers on or under handicap, but the best score by far was from one ball George Jackson who shot a very good 39 points off his 15 handicap. George could be getting ready for a big win in one of the majors. Watch him!

Other results:

Sunday 4th Nov Green Valley CC

A flight

1st: George Jackson, 39 pts.
2nd: Svend Berthelson, 36 pts.
3rd: Rick Sharp, 35 pts.

B flight

1st: Bruce Tollitt, 32 pts
2nd: Peter Stonebridge, 32 pts.
3rd: Bob Lindborg, 32 pts.

Near pins: #2 Svend Berthelson, #9 Ray Matti, #12 Mud Lindborg, and #16 Phil Mitchell

Weds. 7th Nov. N.P. Hills

A flight

1st: Paul Eley, 34 pts.
2nd: Klaus Shackt, 32 pts.
3rd: Jimmy Mc Hugh, 32 pts.

B flight

1st: Dave Blakey, 36 pts.
2nd: Peter Stonebridge, 35 pts.
3rd: Svein Vistung, 33 pts.

Friday 9th Nov. Ban Chang

1st: Svein Vistung, net 69
2nd: Peter Stonebridge, net 70
3rd: Stan Fry, net 72

TAGGS welcome the windy season

IPGC TAGGS Golf from The Haven

Monday 5th November - Khao Kheow (stroke play)

1st: Bob Lindborg, 70 (cb9 37, cb6 25.3)
2nd: Mo Bertrand, 70 (cb9 37, cb6 26.7)
3rd: Stephen Beard, 72 cb9 37
4th: Oradee Kaesavane, 72 cb9 37.5

Guy Fawkes Day saw no fireworks at Khao Kheow, but at last the TAGGS played in fine weather and good ground conditions that saw Bob Lindborg continue with his fine run of form, winning a very close fought competition with Mo, and just squeezing out the result over the back six holes. It will not be long before he, as the IPGC handicap chairman, has to cut himself again.

The “Doc” continued to show signs of life and for once managed to keep ahead of Oradee, who is also coming to terms with her new handicap level.

The two’s were won by Must Campbell. Back at The Haven, Richard Livingston, the resident PGA professional, welcomed Tom Sathrum from the USA whilst welcoming back Jay Nakagawa from Japan and Lars Schackt from Norway.

Wednesday 7th November - Green Valley (Monthly Medal)

Ladies Division

1st: Beth Lill, 71
2nd: Mam Trayling, 74

2nd Division (19-36)

1st: B.J. Smith, 79
2nd: Brian Kelly, 80
3rd: Tom Sathrum, 81

1st Division (0-18)

1st: Ken Lill, 69
2nd: Stephen Beard, 73 cb9 36
3rd: Mark Campbell, 73 cb9 38
4th: Graham Pelford, 73 cb9 42

A large field competed in the TAGGS Monthly Medal, although Green Valley off the back tees proved to be rather more difficult than the second division would have liked, especially with the wind blowing at around 30 mph. B.J. was as surprised as anyone to find that his unremarkable score gives him the chance to play in the end of year Gold and Silver Competitions, but it was, on the day, a good effort over a long and testing course. The old “Bogeyman” Brian and newcomer Tom filled out the podium for the second division.

Ken Lill had an excellent round to head home the first division by a fair margin from the chasing pack. Due to the imbalance of the handicaps, the divisions were split at 18 and not the usual 16, which left the “Doc” in second place in the first division instead of first in the second. Good planning by the TAGGS Chairman.

Mam Trayling followed by Beth Lill, both making a welcome return to The Haven, led home the beauty parade in the Ladies section.

The twos were shared by Brian Kelly with one and Max Arlen with two.

Friday 9th November - Bangphra (Bogey)

1st: Doug Campbell, 5 up
2nd: Lamud Lindborg, 3 up
3rd: Bob Van Mol, 2 up
4th: Zaki Nozaki, 1 up

Bangphra proved to be a course of two very different nines, with the greens on the front as slow as can be remembered, whilst the back nine proved the rule “never be above the hole” if you want to two putt. Doug at last returned a score that will see his handicap reduced to something near to what it should be, shooting a gross 75, to keep the ever improving Lamud and the always competitive Bob on the lower levels of the winners’ podium. On the very difficult greens, it was no surprise to find there were no winners in the two’s competition.

Prior to the prize giving, Richard welcomed new members Marianne and Per Eric Balfe from Sweden.

Gerrard and Hanfelt win Monthly Medal

PSC Golf from Cafe Kronborg

Thursday November 8 saw another fine day for golf at Khao Kheow C.C. 40 golfers faced a tough course on a very windy day. It was noticeable, as expected, that the lower handicap golfers handled the conditions better than the rabbits! 3rd place in A flight scoring better than the winner of the B flight!

Results

A Flight (0-19 handicap)

Winner: Mike Gerrard, 38 points
2nd: Bob Morrison, 37 points
3rd: Jan Ove Hagman, 33 points

B Flight (20 +)

Winner: Martin Hanfelt, 32 points
2nd: John Swanson, 31 points
3rd: Annie Barril, 30 points

Near pins: A3 Nobody on the green! A5 Svend Berthelson, B3 Brian Oakley, B Mike Gerrard

Long putt: B9 Llyn Taylor, A9 Bob Morrison

Champagne on ice for the 2nd ‘Shenanigans Ladies International Open’ Golf Tournament

The second ‘Shenanigans International Ladies Open’ Golf Tournament is less than two weeks away.

Tournament director, Mike Franklin commented, “The inaugural ‘Ladies Only’ tournament earlier this year in February was really successful and now, with the seasonal influx of lady visitors from around the world, it is a good time to stage the event again.

Banjob Franklin is ready for the Shenanigans Ladies International Open

“It is an ‘open’ tournament with no requirement to belong to any group, club or society. A recognised handicap will be required, but we will also accommodate non-handicapped players who will play in a special division, as well as being able to compete for the technical prizes, and we are pleased to welcome back OK Ladies Golf Fashions as a sponsor.”

Shenanigans landlord, Kim Fletcher guarantees that the ladies will be very well looked after on the course and be able to enjoy the warm hospitality and Thai/Western buffet at the prize giving ceremony and lucky draw back at Shenanigans, Pattaya, to round off the day.

To ensure a comfortable round of golf, the field is limited to ninety lady golfers so be sure to sign-up early for the second Shenanigans Ladies International Open on Friday 30th November, at Eastern Star Resort.

Havana holds off the Vikings

Week 6 of the MBMG International Casuals Soccer League saw the Havana Resort FC stave the hungry Scandinavian Vikings from Bangkok, winning the match on home turf 2-1.

After losing to the Bulls Head Brazilians in the previous week’s competition, the local boys pulled together with good offensive and defensive playing, leading 1- nil just before half time. The Vikings were not to be taken lightly and scored just before the half time buzzer, bringing the score to 1 all.

Havana Resort FC (in white) gets turned away from a well-protected Scandinavian Vikings’ goal.

Looking a little worn out after playing an excellent first half, and refusing to be out done, Havana pulled off another goal midway through the second half. The Vikings valiantly fought back but were just not up to the Havana boys resolve, and Havana took the winner’s circle at full time with 2 points to the Vikings’ 1.

Goal scorers for Havana Resort FC were Ross and John, and for the Vikings Andras Vajlok.

Havana Resort’s next match is away from their home grounds against UNOCAL in Bangkok. Visit www.somtam.com for details on the Bangkok International Casuals League.

The Square Ring

by Howie Reed

Heavyweight Champion Hasim Rahman (35-2) and challenger Lennox Lewis (38-2-1) will fight Sunday morning Pattaya time for the WBC/IBF title. This fight should have had the marquee value of the heavyweight fights of days of yore. It doesn’t. It’s a promotion that isn’t. Neither fighter is popular with a solid fan base and both are boring. They’ve made some really stupid statements which haven’t endeared them to the casual fan. It’s college football rivalry Saturday in the USA, thus effecting ppv. September 11 has put a dent in the economy of Las Vegas where the fight takes place and finally the boxing world is still talking about Judah-Tszyu.

Tszyu knocked Judah down towards the end of the second round, a right to the button. Judah jumped up, did a one and half pirouette, staggered on legs like a sailor on shore leave and fell flat on his face. Referee Jay Nady, correctly, stopped the fight. At this point Judah attacked Nady and then tossed a stool. Camp Judah is all over TV in the states, as are the Judah apologists. The Nevada Athletic Commission may remove Judah’s license. They’ve withheld his 1 million dollar purse until a hearing. The WBC will hear the Judah protest when they convene their 39th Annual Convention in Pattaya December 2-7. As WBC officials have already praised referee Jay Nady for stopping the fight, it’ll probably be, “Thanks for your time and now take a hike.”

The battle between WBA Champ John Ruiz (37-4) and Evander Holyfiend (37-5-1) on December 15 got an unexpected jump, at least in the Kingdom. Oscar De La Hoya was operated on last week for a torn cartilage in his wrist. With Oscar’s December 8th fight off, cable giant HBO went looking for something to show in conjunction with Holyfield-Ruiz. Their initial plan was to show the DeLaHoya fight delayed, a week. The Oscar fight was to be pay-per-view. Welcome a couple of Land of Smiles fighters to American TV. Siriwit Pichitnoi (23-1) will take on Roseendo Alvarez (29-2-1) and Ratanachi Sor Vorapin (43-6-0) will get a shot at the IBF Bantamweight title. He gets Tim Austin (23-0-1). Vorapin caused a lot of excitement when he stepped in at the last minute and gave Danny Romero, a former champion, a sever beating. Yes he did.

WBC flyweight champion Pongsaklek Sitkanongsak saved his title with an eight-round technical decision over Alex Ali Baba at Hat Yai. An accidental headbutt rendered Pongsaklek unable to continue. The scorecards had 79-71, 79-72, 79-72 for the Champ. WBF super flyweight titleholder Samson Dutchboygym scored an eighth round KO over Filipino Orly Padilyo. This was Samson’s 37th title defense.

Former WBA super flyweight champion Yokthai Sithoar KO’d Lee Escobido (Philippines) with a right hook in round 9 at Nonthaburi. Sithoar improves to 24-3-1 (14 KOs). PABA super featherweight champ Yodsanan Nanthachai retained his belt for the 17th time via TKO over Jesus Sataren of Mexico in the 9th. Nanthachai sent Sataren to the canvas 5 times, in the 3rd round, 5th round, twice in the 8th round and the last time at :15 of round 9. Nanthachai, now 34-2-1 (30 KO) is the super featherweight hope of the Thais.

Wanna watch a live fight? In person? No problem. On November 28 in Srakew, Thailand Pornsawan Por Pramook (whose record is a mystery to me but I’m sure the promoter will come up with something) will fight Faisol Akbar (8-5) for the PABA minimum weight championship. But, hold on there’s more. Deeden Kengkarun (15-5) will encounter Falasona Fidal (whose record they’re working on now) for the PABA Jr. Flyweight championship.

Nothing unlucky about the 13th PSC Member’s Tournament

112 golfers celebrated the end of the rainy season (hopefully) with a gorgeous day of golf at Phoenix Country Club while playing in the Pattaya Sports Club’s 13th Members’ Tournament. Members kept a close eye on their own pace of play, thus allowing the record sized field to finish the Mountain and Ocean nines in a reasonable amount of time.

The tournament was medal play with every stroke being counted. There are no official records kept on such things but it is believed that George Davis’ “15” on No. 7 on the Mountain Course was the most disastrous adventure of the day.

Winners of PSC Monthly medal: Flight B - Nora Haugsjordet, Flight C - Renato Stojnik, Flight A- John Hurst.

The luckiest, and it is hard to admit, the most skilled, of the field were the three flight winners. The low round of the day went to Renato Stojnik with an amazing 63 net from the volatile “C” Flight. Nora Haugsjordet gave further proof that the women of Pattaya Sports Club are a force to be reckoned with when she was three clear of the “B” Flight field with a net 64. Long time resident John Hurst was beaming with his net 64 in the “A” Flight.

Nora almost garnered a double victory when her 200+ yard drive from the red tees was surpassed by a 300+ yard bomb by Bob Morrison, playing in the second to the last group, who stole the honors.

The following tournament sponsors provided donations which put a prize in most of the field’s pockets: Pattaya Sports Club, Cafe Kronborg, Papa Ray, Blue Parrot Bar and Restaurant, Tequila Reef Cantina, Shenanigans Fun Pub, PolTony’s Gourmet Restaurant & Fairplay MiniGolf, the Diana Group’s Green Bottle Pub, and Tim McMaster. Continued thanks to all for making this tournament so popular.

The next Monthly Members’ Tournament is scheduled for December 21st and it is hopeful that it can be held at Natural Park Hills. Watch for tournament flyers at the PSC Clubhouse on Third Road, Cafe Kronborg, Three Sisters Bar, Diana Inn, Blue Parrot, Shenanigans, Tequila Reef, Sugar Shack and the Scandic Hotel.

A Flight: 1st John Hurst (64), 2nd David Claas (66), 3rd Anders Pedersen (69)

Flight: 1st Nora Haugsjordet (64), 2nd Charlie Chen (67), 3rd Graham Teleford (68)

C Flight: 1st Renato Stojnik (63), 2nd Peter Alfthan (67), 3rd John Preddy (67)

2nd to last: A Flt: Paul Kraft (86), B Flt: Trevor Sharman (91), C Flt: Ejnar Vfoft (84)

Closest to: Mountain #4: David Hughes; Mountain #8: Keith Fortt; Ocean #5: Herbie Ishinaga; Ocean #7: Jay Nakagawa

Longest putt: Mountain #9: Bob Jess; Ocean #9: Martin Hanfelt

Long drive: Bob Morrison

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