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Pattaya Sports Club AGM sees some new faces voted onto the executive committee
This year’s annual general meeting of the Pattaya
Sports Club held few surprises for most. The meeting, more jovial than
previous years, was held at Town in Town Hotel on June 19 and a good
turnout of elective members debated changes, suggested new polices and
voted in several new executive committee members.
 Jim
Montgomery stepped down as vice president, but isn’t going far. He will
be taking over the bowling section from La.
Gerry Carpenter was voted in to hold the seat of vice
president, as Jim Montgomery stood down. Jim didn’t totally withdraw
from the committee, however, as he took over from long standing bowling
chairman (9 years) La Montgomery and became the new kingpin for bowling in
Pattaya.
In the financial seat, Craig Lewis passed the buck onto
Alan Pierce, who is now the club’s treasurer.
After a successful year as golf chairman, Steve Donovan
stood down to hand the golden putter over to Herbie Ishinaga, the new golf
chairman for 2002/2003. As head of the golf section for the PSC, Herbie
will have huge responsibility in what some consider the PSC’s toughest
job. However, he has the past efforts of previous holders of the golfing
chair to build on, and this should prove to be another successful step in
the Pattaya golfing community.
 Herbie
Ishinaga (center) concentrates on the task at hand as new chairman of the
PSC Golf Section, while Paul Kraft (right) provides encouragement.
This year saw the dissolution of the Sport Promotion
Section, which will now come under the Charity Section run by Bernie
Tuppin, and the new seat of Special Projects with Bill Thompson being
elected to the chair.
The section of PR and Media was combined to become
Public Relations with the capable and talented Opal Devine becoming the
chairwoman. Opal also maintains the new look Pattaya Sports Club website
at www.pattayasports.org
All other sections remained the same, with Carl Engel
retaining the seat as president of the Pattaya Sports Club.
During the president’s report, Carl mentioned that
current PSC membership is a record 13,800 members from around the world.
This year also saw great progress with the PSC Clubhouse facility opened
on Pattaya 3rd Road. The AGM also saw the dissolution of the Building
Committee as they had completed their task on the construction and
handover of the building.
Reports from the other sections were varied with the
Softball and Darts Section looking for more players and the Fishing
Section looking for more fish.
Steve Donovan, outgoing golfing chairman gave a
passionate report on the previous year’s activities, thanking the many
people for their support and assistance. In closing Steve said, “Nothing
compares to the PSC. It was a hell of an honor to hold this position (as
golf chairman).”
The Executive Committee for 2002-2003
President: Carl Engel
Vice President: Gerry Carpenter
Secretary: George Bennison
Treasurer: Alan Pierce
Charity: Bernie Tuppin
PR: Opal Devine
Registrar: Bjarne Nielsen
Social: Ken Crow
Special Projects: Bill Thompson
Golf: Herbie Ishinaga
Bowling: Jim Montgomery
Computer: Phil Sagar
Darts: Len Banfield
Fishing: Frank Collins
Softball: John McAllen
Standing Committee Member: Ray Rogers
Charter Member: Dick Caggiano
Tracy Henheffer wins triple gold in Pattaya swim meet
Suchada Tupchai
Tracy Henheffer won gold medals in the 25 meter
freestyle, 50 meter breaststroke and the 100 meter medley at the first
“anti-drugs’ swimming competition held on June 16 at Thepprasit
Swimming Pool on Thepprasit Road.
 Mayor
Pairat Suttithamrongsawat awards Tracy with her gold medal.
A contingent of more than 90 children from different
schools participated in the competition. The swim-meet grouped children
from the ages of 6 to 12 years old.
Keeping youngsters fit and healthy and interested in
sports was the main goal of the event. Suree Pachana, representing the
Pattaya Parents’ Circle and Pattaya municipal swimming coaches said, “
We all realize that today sports play an important role in developing
educational quality and provide healthy outlets for active youngsters.
Interest and dedication in sports teaches children to use their free time
wisely. This competition is just one more way to discourage young people
from using drugs or getting involved with gambling.”
 Mayor
Pairat Suttithamrongsawat awards a gold medal to one of the boy winners at
the event.
Suree went on to say, “We hope this sport competition
is an activity that will receive strong support from parents and the
community. Competitions like this not only encourage children to
participate in sports more, but also helps prevent them from using drugs,
which is becoming a crucial problem in our society.”
Mayor Pairat Suttithamrongsawat, who presided over the
opening of the event and awarded medals to the winners, agreed with Suree
and said that he would like to see the city administration continue
support for sports activities.
Tracy
Henheffer (center) won gold medals in the 25 meter freestyle, 50 meter
breaststroke and the 100 meter medley at the first “anti-drugs’
swimming competition on June 16.
Tracy’s outstanding performance won her the largest
trophy for best swimmer at the meet.
Shenanigans ‘Ladies Summer Stableford’ - Champagne already on ice for the lady golfers
By Mike Franklin
Shenanigans ‘Ladies Summer Stableford’ at Eastern
Star Resort Ban Chang, on Friday 12th July, is an ‘Open’ tournament
and all lady golfers are welcome to join.
Any ladies who are new to golf and do not have an
official handicap as yet are welcome to play as a special division just
for them has been included.
The rest of the field will play in two divisions, this
time with a long drive in each division, as well as long putts, straight
drives and near pins to compliment the performance trophies and prizes.
Kim Fletcher and Mike Franklin, with the Shenanigans
and Eastern Star Resort very friendly staff, guarantee the now familiar
‘royal treatment’ for the players at the course and afterwards back at
Shenanigans, Pattaya, for the Thai/Western buffet, prize giving party and
lucky draw.
Free snacks on the course, the usual glass of champagne
at the turn, and a commemorative ‘OK’ Fashion shirt by Kizwa ‘OK’
Golf Fashions.
The entry form, with full details, is on this page and
on the web page at www.shenanigans-pattaya.com with all the other
information about Shenanigans golf and the special tournaments organized
there for the ladies.
This open tournament is exclusively for you ladies.
Sign-up now, and Shenanigans will take care of the rest to ensure you have
an enjoyable and fun day, both on the course and back at Shenanigans.
You can also book direct with Mike Franklin on (038)
731-144, or e-mail to fima@ ptty.loxinfo.co.th
The Admiral and the K.S.M. win at soggy Siam
P.S.C. Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Monday
the 17 June - Treasure Hill Golf Club (Stroke)
Once more back to the peace and quiet of Treasure Hills
for a stroke play competition to be played in these ideal conditions.
Treasure Hills is always a popular place to visit, user friendly and a
good day out, with a new, very reasonable menu in the clubhouse.
 Barry
Kerr came through to win on Monday with a net 75.
So back to the action and the peace and quiet must have
lulled the competitors into the ‘Land of Nod’ as the scores were not
very exciting. Still, you only have to win the test on the day and we all
know how tough the Aussies are.
Barry Kerr came through to win the single flight with a
net 75, beating fellow Aussie Tony Kelly, also net 75 into second on count
back.
Third and fourth places were also sorted out on count
back, with Irish Mick ‘still improving’ O’Connor, third net 77, and
playing his last game before returning to U.K., beating big Pete Galle
also net 77 on count back. A good day was had by all.
Thursday 20 June - Siam
Country Club (Stroke)
Time to sing the Boat Song and for real heroes to come
to the fore, as the rain poured down and buggies were banned from the
course. The numbers playing tended to vary from moment to moment as
players thought the competition would not go on and others turned up to
get a free shower, on the course. Even Bob Moberg walked and that was
really impressive.
 Winner
of the A flight on Thursday was Derek Brook (alias The K.S.M.) with net
69.
However, once the competition got underway, the rain
eased and Siam drained very nicely. The round proved to be one of the most
pleasant for a long time, with cool temperatures and a slight spotting of
rain.
As said, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get
going’ and this proved a fine day for the ‘Military’ wing of the
‘Round table’, i.e. the organisers, as for the first time in recorded
history the K.S.M. won the A flight and the Admiral won the B flight.
There is no truth to the rumours the rest of the field are to be summarily
executed for failing so miserably. However, Ian Edwards was granted a full
pardon for beating the K.S.M. into second place last week, as he had the
grace to take pity and let the result be reversed this week. Grand
gentleman, he has been released from solitary confinement, with his
friends at the Three Sisters, but has been warned if he wins again,
beware.
So to the results and with a superb net 69 the winner
of the A flight (0 to 17) was Derek Brook (alias The K.S.M.). It’s
really difficult presenting to yourself ... what do you say, “The winner
is, er me”, and shake your own hand? I’ll have to note what the
Admiral does as he wins quite often when he runs tournaments. Second was
that fine gentleman Ian Edwards, definitely gone up in my estimation, with
a net 71 beating Mike May into third place on count back.
 B
Flight winner ‘Admiral’ Dave Richardson, net 69.
Winner of the B flight (18 upwards) with a net 69 was
the ‘Admiral’ Dave Richardson who ‘sailed’ around the course. I
suppose at one time earlier he could have swum. Dave modestly said he
played so well off his new low handicap because he had his sea legs.
Second was Trevor Carnahoff with net 71 and third Pete
Galle net 73, who beat Gerry Carpenter on the tightest of count backs only
decided because Pete birdied the last.
Near pins: #4 Trevor Carnahoff, #8 Rick Evans, #12
Rusty Barfield and #16 Joe Vanderwagen.
Amphiw holes in one
IPGC TAGGS Golf from The Haven
Monday 17th June -
Century Ban Chan (Stableford)
1st: Mike Davies, 37
2nd: Mo Bertrand, 36
3rd: Trevor Schirmer, 33 cb9 19
4th: Phil Groves, 33 cb9 17
The course at Century improves every week with much
work being undertaken to improve the drainage and adding an automatic
watering system to cover the fairways. All of which is proving money well
spent as far as the playing conditions are concerned.
Mike Davies did what he has been threatening to do for
a couple of weeks and swept round the difficult Ban Chan course with only
the steady Mo anywhere near contention. It’s a just reward for all the
special practice and training that has taken up all his spare time in the
last few weeks, and will no doubt be the pattern for the next few
competitions.
Trevor and Phil had to be separated by count back, with
Trevor just getting the nod with a better back nine.
B.J. Smith, Steve Lockhart and the “Doc” shared the
twos.
Prior to the prize giving, Richard Livingston, the
resident PGA professional, welcomed back Big Al Rolnik together with Mike
and Ning Morris.
Wednesday 19th June -
Khao Kheow (Bogey)
1st: Amphiw Rimngam, 3 up
2nd: Harry Riley, all square, cb9 3 up, cb6 4 up
3rd: Yazuo Suzuki, all square, cb9 3 up, cb6 1 up
4th: Jimmy Little, all square cb9 1 down
5th: Trevor Edge, 1 down
As usual Khao Kheow showed that it has a lot of
defences when the wind picks up, with the “A” course proving to be
especially difficult. The back nine over the “C” course turned out to
be a little easier but still needed a good drive as the out of bounds seem
to get nearer every week.
Amphiw had the day of her life recording her first hole
in one on the third hole of the “C” course with a well struck 7 wood
that landed on the green and ran true right into the centre of the cup, as
much to her playing partners joy as hers.
She also proved unstoppable in the main competition
leading the chasing pack by three strokes, although it must be said, with
the majority of the field playing from the yellow tees there was a
considerable advantage in length. But her handicap has come from the red
tees and the win should be viewed in that light, and full credit given for
what will be a most memorable day in her life. She celebrated both of the
day’s achievements by blowing the horn twice amid much applause from the
rest of the group.
The other placings had to be decided by count back,
with “Wee Harry” showing remarkable resilience over the back six and
beating the course by four to take second spot away from Yazuo and “Jimmee”.
Ciano Glavinia, Harry Riley and Yazuo Suzuki scored
twos but had to stand aside as traditionally the whole pot goes to anyone
achieving a hole in one.
Back at The Haven, Richard welcomed back Moe Deverdenne,
Tom McCarty together with Fred and Toy Theobald.
Friday 21st June -
Phoenix (Stableford)
1st: Brian Kelly, 42 points
2nd: Mo Bertrand, 41 cb9 21
3rd: Richard Lyne, 41 cb9 19
4th: Steve Lockhart, 40 cb9 23
5th: Chris John, 40 cb9 19
It was planned to be an early start to allow all the
participants enough time to return in time for the big match and watch
England cruise into the semi final of the World Cup. Sadly, neither plan
worked out, with around thirty other golfers having the same idea and
making it a hurried round for most and a mad dash back to The Haven. Part
two of the plan disintegrated when a short time either side of half time,
the Brazilians shattered the dreams of a return to “66” with two
goals.
Following the end of the match a very subdued gathering
watched Brian take the day’s honours together with twelve points towards
the order of merit table, with a fine score of 42 points, which ensures
that he has reached a new record low for his handicap. Mo, figuring for
the second time in a week on the podium, and Richard achieving a first
time result, closely followed him.
Steve and Chris brought up the rear with scores that
would normally have been good enough to win, but with the tees on the
Ocean nine right forward due to green keeping work on the back tees, this
was no surprise to anyone.
Danny Greer cleaned up in the twos on his own and was
so delighted to figure in the prize winners’ list promptly blew the horn
to set the evening’s wake in progress.
All in all, the course is looking like it will be in
great shape for the Independence Day competition to be held there on the
4th of July.
Mathers the master at Noble Place
IPGC Pattaya Golf Society from the Bunker
On Tuesday, 18th June, the Bunker Boys undertook the
long journey to Noble Place for their weekly medal event. The journey is
always worth it, however, as the course is relatively quiet, in
particularly fine condition and it ranks as competitive as any other in
the province.
There were the usual two divisions and in division one
Alan Alexander again topped the list with his net 71, closely chased by
the returning John Hughes (73) and John King (75).
The day’s star performer was Aussie Colin Mathers who
shot the best round of the day to take the division two honours with his
net 68, a long way ahead of Bryn Jones (75) and Kevin Wilson (76).
Alan Alexander was one of a group of seven golfers, led
by Terry Phur, who just could not find the course, missing the 100 feet
high entrance sign, and they eventually teed off an hour and a half after
the rest! The smell of bananas pervaded their nostrils all day but in the
end the Bunker Banana Booby went to a dejected “Skinny” Blair Newton
for his back-to-back thirteens on B7 and B8. Full marks again to the
master, Colin Mathers, for his fine round at a pleasant Noble Place golf
course.
Find out who gets lost next at http://www.thebunkerboys.com
Fabulous forties at Phoenix
The Bunker Boys brought forward their weekly Stableford
fixture to avoid clashing with the minor distraction of an England-Brazil
World Cup fixture and travelled to play at Phoenix Golf Club on Thursday,
20th June.
In the ladies competition the long hitting Usa
“Noi” Chaiyosit took advantage of the forward tees to score a
commendable 41 points, and was one of three golfers to hit the magic
figure that day.
In division one John King caressed the ball through the
Mountain and Ocean nines to take his first Bunker victory with an
excellent 39 points, sharing the honours with Alan Alexander.
The highest scores of the day came in division two
where Bryn Jones fired 43 points off his soon-to-be-forgotten handicap of
33, just holding off American Paul Quodomine whose 42 points included 28
on the Ocean nine!
The only two of the day was registered by lady golfer
Lamun Hanley and she was duly awarded the Bunker Super Sawng prize.
“Skinny” Blair Newton managed to shoot 26 points and this was easily
enough to merit the Bunker Banana Booby for the second time in succession.
Make it three Skinny and we’ll buy you a plantation!
The Square Ring
by Howie Reed
Organizers at this year’s World Cup figured that
serving “weak” American beer would cut down on hooligans. Obviously
they have never been to a Giants-Dodgers Game. The Thai government
wasn’t fooled, though. They knew the plan all along was to ship all the
“hooligans” to Pattaya where the search continues to this day.
Right smack dab in the middle of a couple of months of
every heavyweight in the world fighting, up comes a real heavyweight
battle between featherweights. Marco Antonio Barrera (54-3) fought Erik
Morales (41-0) last Saturday night at the MGM in Las Vegas. Barrera was
the fighter that took Prince Naseem, aka LECJ, to the woodshed last year.
At the time Naseem claimed to be the best fighter on any planet.
For Barrera-Morales, this was their second meeting. In
the first fight Morales won a very “controversial” split decision. Why
was it controversial? One judge, who “owned a seeing eye dog that had an
off night”, has never worked another big fight. Secondly the Pattaya
Mail had it for Barrera. This time the judges voted unanimously
(116-112, 115-113 twice) for Barrera. Living proof that mugging and
larceny are alive and well in Las Vegas. The Mail had it 116-113
for Morales. Vegas also is living proof that inbreeding causes idiots.
Next Sunday morning (Pattaya Time) Vladimir “No
Heart” Klitschko (38-1) will defend his WBO heavyweight title against
Ray Mercer (30-4-1) in Atlantic City. Klitschko won the title in 2000 from
Chris Byrd (31-0) in a fight held in Germany where the transplanted
Klitschko brothers, from Ukraine, have most of their fights. Byrd won the
title from Vitali Klitschko (31-1) when he hurt is elbow and quit. Mercer
has had only 7 fights since his “controversial” loss in 96 to Lennox
Lewis (aka Best fighter on the Planet). He’s 7-0 with 6 KOs and no
fights in 1997 or 2000. Of course he’s been fighting stiffs, but then so
has “No Heart” Klitschko. Could be a good ‘un but give youth the
nod.
Speaking of hurt elbows, Pattaya’s favorite Belgian
fighter Patrick had his most recent fight stopped due to an elbow problem.
“I was winning and dominating the fight with my speed and technique
until the last minute of the 3rd round when I tried a combination straight
left and following with a left body shot and dislocated my elbow, which I
could not continue the 4th round, so we stopped the fight and they gave
TKO4”. This guy was no Tomato Can. He’d had 87 pro fights, was the two
time Belgian Champion and knew all the tricks in the book. “He was a
very experienced and dirty boxer; hit me in the back of my head and
kidneys may times, but no referee reaction.” Sounds to me like Patrick
needs a different referee. “I want him back, and I am thinking to let
him come over for my November Indoor Dinner Gala, to prove I can handle
him without injury! This will probably be my last fight.”
Patrick asked a good question, “Shouldn’t they
count the points of the first 3 rounds when the fight’s end was caused
by injury?” I wasn’t sure; yes there are some things I don’t know,
so I asked Marc Ratner of the Nevada Athletic Commission. How did I ask?
“Question Marc?” “When a fighter can’t continue due to injury his
opponent will win by TKO. If the injury is caused by a foul, inadvertent
or not, they go to the scorecards IF half the fight has been completed. If
the foul occurs during a round THAT round is scored.” How you like them
apples?
Bill Thompson
defeats Siam, Three Sisters and Moberg
PSC Three Sisters Golf
On Monday June 17, golfers from the Three Sisters
gathered at Siam under favorable conditions. Scores for the day were
almost at handicap levels except for a few who stumbled a few that beat
their handicap.
Leading the group for the day was the lowest
handicapper for the day, Bill Thompson. Bill beat his handicap by two
strokes coming in with 38 points.
Everyone on the golf course could hear Bob Moberg
moaning all the way to the Three Sisters Bar. Bob got hammered by Bill in
their private match but made up by winning the pool at the Three Sisters
on the U.S. Open Golf tournament.
Coming in second was Jerry Lien. Jerry closed in but
could not catch the front-runner.
Doug Powell found himself in a strange position to
which he is not accustomed. This week Doug found himself looking from the
bottom up instead of his normal position looking down from the top. Doug
somehow managed to shoot 24 points to secure the bottom spot for the day.
As we all know, this is only a temporary stay as Doug is almost always
near the top.
Trying to ease Doug out of the bottom was Bob Jess at
25 points but managed to escape the bottom position.
All in all, fun was had by all as Bill bragged and Bob
Moberg moaned his loss. See you all next week.
Chefs head to the
golf course
The
Thailand Chefs golfers with their supporting associated golf enthusiasts.
 Daniel
Althaus and Thomas Riedlinger pose with the winner of the Miss Thailand
Chefs Golfers Caddy 2002 award, Khun Maliwan.
The Thailand Chefs Golfers organized
their first annual golf tournament on June 2 at the Panya Park Suwintawong
Golf Course. TCG members and associated golf enthusiasts received
overwhelming support. Plenty of technical prices could be won, even for
the caddies. As a result of this great event, all of the participants are
already looking forward to the 2nd Thailand Chefs Golfers Tournament 2002.
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