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Anderson, Alexander, and Seely take top prizes in PSC 20th Members’ Tournament

Ramsays clear winners in Shenanigans July Better Ball

Eastern Seaboard Golf Club Association to promote “East Coast Tournament” for low season

Thai women out-lift all comers in weightlifting tournament

Fishing Feast

Three Sisters defeats Cafe Kronborg in PSC match play

Japanesey

Ken and Suzuki drive to the front

The Square Ring

Stonebridge and Mascari hot all week

Third Round of Volvo Klassik Thailand marked by great swings, excellent drive and loads of fun

Bob Benda wins at Century

PATTAPA SPORTS ROUND-UP

Anderson, Alexander, and Seely take top prizes in PSC 20th Members’ Tournament

Friday July 26 Laem Chabang (Stroke)

Either by design or by an act of the Gods the new P.S.C. Golf Chairman Herbie Ishinaga started his term in office by holding a tournament at this prestigious course, which was essentially closed during this busy season for 84 keen P.S.C. golfers, who started from 0900hrs, in groups of 4 balls every 8 minutes. Groups started on both the Mountain and Lakes (A & B) courses and were given a free run at getting round as quickly as possible, on a course well prepared and in excellent condition, by good control by the officials of Laem Chabang for which PSC is very grateful.

PSC Golf Chairman Herbie Ishinaga (left) presents the winning trophy to A Flight winner Stefan Anderson.

Stefan Anderson carded a net 67 to earn top honours in the A Flight, closely followed by David Stockman in second with net 69, winning on count back over third place Charlie Devlin, also with net 69.

In B Flight, Alan Alexander carded a net 67 to finish first. Andy Bettany finished second with net 71, winning a count back over Ian Halfpenny, third, also with net 71.

Mike Seely ran away with the C Flight with his net 64. H Rehm finished second with net 69, also winning a count back over third place Erle Kershaw, net 69.

Mike Seely shot a net 64 to win the C Flight.

Arriving at the course golfers were met by a very smooth registration, then into the sumptuous changing rooms, and on to the first tee in buggies, where they were hit by the wind. Surely it wasn’t going to rain on Herbie’s parade? Well it didn’t but the wind howled to start with and many a round was blown off course early on. But later the wind slowly died and it became a really pleasant day to shoot low scores.

Meanwhile back at the ranch the early finishers, and organisers, were frantically chasing the cards as they came in, in order to get the results as soon as possible and the presentation underway. Herbie along with his A team which included Alan Stevens, the Admiral and Dennis Willet, kept all aware of the progress, despite some laggards, and Herbie requested in future tournaments all players should make every effort to keep up with play as they could spoil everyone’s day.

So on to the presentation - and here it should be said that all the prizes are generously presented by sponsors, to mention but a few: Pattaya Sports Club the main sponsor, The Golf Shop, Tequila Reef, Green Bottle, Caf้ Kronborg, Gilligans, and finally but not least Papa Ray.

The presentation, ably carried out by the golf chairman, was begun with a moment of silence and prayer in memory of a good friend of many golfers here, Glyn Jenkins, who passed away recently in Ban Chang.

Herbie then made the presentations to the winners of the three flights and the technical prizes, all listed separately, before he got on to the important part of the day, the Lucky Draw, when practically all who remained went away with a small memento.

This running of large tournaments is not easy and is not only a learning curve for a new golf chairman but requires great effort by his band of helpers, so Herbie would like to give his thanks to all who helped and all who sponsored. Hopefully Herbie is now in full flight; so don’t forget to get your entry in early for next month’s special tournament at Siam sponsored by the Horseshoe Point.

Results

A Flight:

1st: Stefan Anderson, net 67

2nd: David Stockman, net 69 on count back

3rd: Charlie Devlin, net 69

B Flight

1st: Alan Alexander, net 67

2nd: Andy Bettany, net 71 on count back

3rd: Ian Halfpenny, net 71

C Flight

1st: Mike Seely, net 64

2nd: H Rehm, net 69 on count back

3rd: Erle Kershaw, net 69

Nearest pins: A2 Stefan Hoge, A7 Kevin Mitch,
B5 Mubarak, and B8 Joe Sebastian.

Longest putts: A9 Terry Pur and B9 Peter Hall.

Longest drive: Dennis Willet.


Ramsays clear winners in Shenanigans July Better Ball

By Mike Franklin

Father and son team, Graham and Alex Ramsay returned 48 Stableford points to become clear winners playing the South and East courses at Plutaluang in Shenanigans July Pairs Better Ball.

Play of the day came from young Alex making an eagle on the East course 5th hole 375 yard par 4, holing out from 170 yards. With honors shared on the scorecard, it was a fine round and a well deserved win.

There was a count-back for the runners-up and third place spot, both pairs scoring 43 Stableford points. Steve & Toy Ryser were runners-up with 16 points on the back six count, with Lamun Hanley & Amphiw Rimngam in third place scoring 15 points on the back six. Both had 22 points on the back nine.

Father and son team, Graham and Alex Ramsay were clear winners in Shenanigans July Pairs Better Ball.

Toy added to the Ryser winnings by making the longest first putt on East nine, and yours truly sank it on South nine.

Near pins were claimed by Ed Trayling, Graham Ramsay and the ever present near pin specialist Im Woodruffe. The par three 7th on the South course proved too difficult for any of the twenty seven players taking part. The Navy course was in excellent condition as usual and the weather, overcast and breezy, perfect for golf.

Back at Shenanigans, Mike Franklin presented Alex Ramsay with a Shenanigans golf cap to acknowledge his eagle on the par four South #5. Blue drinks were in abundance at the Ladies table and the usual apr่s-golf party got under way.

Two new faces had joined the day, Ryan Coyle and Charles Davlin was back in town.

Next outing is on Tuesday August 6th for a ‘handicap qualifying’ Pairs Aggregate.

Sign-up, in pairs please, at Shenanigans. For full details of all results and reports, see our web page at www.shenanigans-pattaya. com

Father and son team, Graham and Alex Ramsay were clear winners in Shenanigans July Pairs Better Ball.


Eastern Seaboard Golf Club Association to promote “East Coast Tournament” for low season

Veerachai Somchart

The months of August, September and October are regarded as the tourism low season in Thailand. Therefore, the Eastern Seaboard Golf Club Association has implemented a marketing plan called, ‘East Course Tournament’, that they hope will draw Thai golfers from around the country to come and play on the more than 17 fine courses in the eastern region.

The association will join with hotels in the region to promote accommodation and various agencies will set up golf packages with special prices. The association has also set up contracts with agencies in the major foreign markets of Taiwan, Korea and other Asian countries.

One of the organizers said, “We need to design standard prices in order to prevent the large variation of prices that sometimes appear in golf-related businesses. In the past we did not set standards and guidelines within the industry. This resulted in some loss of business and did nothing to improve our reputation as a first-class golf destination. This will change in the future and we predict it will have a positive effect on the regional market.”

Director of TAT Region 4, Chanchai Duangjit said, “TAT together with the Thai Golf Association and the VISA International Co., Ltd (Thailand), is introducing a promotional campaign called, “Amazing Thailand Golf Plus Extra Value 2002”, which will run between May and December this year, with the purpose of promoting tourism in the country, especially golf sports.”

Chanchai said this will be a good opportunity for golf course operators to promote their facilities and organize activities for golfers.

The TAT has divided the region into 6 parts: north, south, east, northeast, central and the Bangkok area. The selected golf courses in the eastern region will be in Pattaya, Chonburi, Rayong, Chantaburi and Chachoensao.

This campaign is a continuation from the ‘Golf Travel Mart’ organized by the TAT, to encourage foreign golfers to meet with Thai operators and expand Thailand’s golf market to the world. The campaign will also promote good courses that are not well known and have yet to be widely publicized.

The TAT director said, “The ‘Amazing Thailand Golf Plus Extra Value 2002" campaign will help promote golf in our region and Pattaya can provide entertainment and comfort to golfers after a long day on the course.”

In Rayong, St. Andrews Golf is renowned among golfers. In Chonburi the Laem Chabang International Golf Course is famous. However, there are many more. The list of fine courses on the eastern seaboard is as follows:

1. Green Valley, Rayong
2. Bangpakong Riverside, Chacheongsao
3. Lakeside Villa, Chacheongsao
4. Sriracha International Golf Club, Chonburi
5. Natural Park, Chonburi
6. Panya Hill, Chonburi
7. Phoenix Golf and Country Club, Chonburi
8. Lake Hill Valley, Rayong
9. Khao Kheow Country Club, Chonburi
10. Laem Chabang International, Chonburi
11. Burapha, Chonburi
12. Bangpra, Chonburi
13. Siam Country Club, Chonburi
14. Eastern Star, Rayong
15. Pattaya Country Club, Chonburi
16. Saint Andrews, Rayong


Thai women out-lift all comers in weightlifting tournament

Thai men grab lots of bronze

Veerachai Somchart

The Thai Women’s Weightlifting Team emerged victorious in the 3rd Asian Inter-city Weightlifting Championship held at Mike Shopping Mall in Pattaya. The Thai ladies took the weight of the nation upon them to defeat all comers with North Korea coming in 2nd and India in 3rd place.

The Thai men’s team came in 3rd place after they were out lifted by the bulkier runners-up Uzbekistan and winners Iran.

In the ladies competition, held from July 14 to 17, Janphin Kanthation, from Prapa Club, won the 53kg class, lifting a total weight 180 kilograms both in the snatch and clean & jerk categories.

The Thai Women’s Weightlifting Team emerged victorious in the 3rd Asian Inter-city Weightlifting Championship.

Amporn Klathanong, from the Ban Phai School Club, took another gold medal in the 63 kilogram class lifting a total of 190 kilograms and Annipa Moontar from Prapa Club in the over 75kg class brought home another gold medal which gave Thailand a total of three gold medals for the Asian Inter-City Club Championship.

The 4th Asian Youth Championships were held July 18-21. Aboulfazl Khouri from Iran took home the gold medal in the men’s 94kg after lifting a total of 240 kilograms. The silver medal went to countryman Waheid Yeganeh with his total of 227.5 kilograms, and in third place earning a bronze medal, was Bunkrit Bupa of Thailand.

In over 94kg men’s category, Hoosein Farzaneh from Iran took home the gold, followed by Ransilu Jayathilake of Sri Lanka with silver and Ekapol Sirilai of Thailand with the bronze.

Both the 3rd Asian Inter-City (Club) Weightlifting Championships and the 4th Asian Youth Boy’s and Girls Weightlifting Championships were primarily co-organized by the National Weightlifting Association, Pattaya City and Chonburi Administrations.

As the host city, Pattaya welcomed participants from over 20 countries including Iran, Singapore, India, North Korea, Myanmar, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Iraq, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, China, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Indonesia and Thailand.


Fishing Feast

J&M Bar went out last Friday and had a superb day of fishing in the area of Ko Pi. Tony Shuttleworth pulled in a fantastic 23 lb queen fish, which was just the best of some heavyweights already caught this year. A 17 lb cobia was caught by Jan Anderson and two pompanos of 12 lbs each were taken by Middy Campbell and Ray Milner. Additional fish caught included a further 8 queens, 4 yellow jacks a barracuda and an eagle spotted ray. As is usual for J&M Bar the boat was skippered by Captain Dang.


Three Sisters defeats Cafe Kronborg in PSC match play

by the K.S.M. Derek Broo

Monday 22nd July (Siam C.C.)

It’s in the nature of the beast for the biggest stags to clash horns, for the biggest bull elephants to batter at each other and for all the dominant males in every species to want to prove their place at the top of the pile. And what does humanity have to offer after eons of evolution? It has match play golf, in this case Cafe Kronborg v Three Sisters.

K.S.M. Derek Brook presents the coveted Cup to Three Sisters captain, Herbie Ishinaga.

Now we all know that golf evolved as a head to head game to allow the olduns to kick the youngun’s butts by way of handicaps, don’t we? So why not make the best of it and spend countless hours after recapping the way we did it. Thus evolved this competition, when it was decided that we could no longer use our clubs to club our mates so we had better find a different use.

After the stress of this head to head conflict this competition is the only one I know of where all the competitors return to the host bar, this time the Kronborg, where mine host Bjarne put on a fine buffet, and all told tales of valour and heroism in defence of the trophy.

It has to be said here that since its inception the trophy has remained on the shelf at the Kronborg, but it was apparent at the pre competition meeting of the captains that Three Sisters really meant business this time, as Herbie turned up with a list of so many players that Kronborg had to ‘borrow’ some to play for them and of course Herbie ‘lent’ them his strongest players. Suffice to say a start list was agreed on and the battle lines drawn.

The morning started well with the leading four ball getting away on time, Herbie leading the charge, and the other combatants following closely behind. But an inkling of the outcome came my way on the 8th hole when I put my tee shot to within a foot of the hole for a ‘gimme’ birdie only to actually lose the hole. Such is golf when fates conspire to even the score.

So as the two captains sat in the clubhouse at Siam and watched the scores come in it slowly became apparent that Three Sisters were to win for the first time, and as Alan Pearce came in a 7 and 5 winner the Kronborg were sunk without sight.

Back in the Kronborg as the Cup was presented to Herbie, captain of the Three Sisters, by the K.S.M., all competitors echoed the comments of both captains of what an enjoyable competition it had been and roll on the next.

Results
Cafe Kronborg Result Three Sisters

Gez Tracy
Phil Sharp
Derek Brook
James Flanagan
Wayne Koch
Bob Benda
Dave Richardson
Ebrahim
Barry Kerr
Mike Riley
Eddie Rudkin
Chris Olsson
Mubarak
Colin Ingledew
Jack Spencer
Gordon McKnight
Paul Donaghue
Result

Won 2 up over
Lost 3 and 2 to
Lost 2 and 1 to
Lost 3 and 2 to
Won 4 and 3 over
Won 5 and 4 over
Won 2 up over
Won 6 and 5 over
Lost 5 and 3 to
Lost 4 and 3 to
Lost 1 up to
Lost 7 and 5 to
Lost 4 and 2 to
Lost 5 and 4 to
Won 5 and 4 over
Even with
Lost 2 and 1 to
Three Sisters 10 1/2

Herbie Ishinaga
Bob Moberg
Paul Kraft
Matt Kirkland
Doug Powell
John Gibson
Bob Clark
Jerry Lien
Ian Edwards
Andy Bettany
Dick Caggiano
Alan Pearce
Charlie Devlin
Kevin Mitch
Joe St Laurent
Earl Kershaw
Paul Shortino
Kronborg 6 1/2


Japanesey

IPGC TAGGS Golf from The Haven

Monday 22nd July 2002 Khao Kheow (Stableford)

Ladies
1st: Lamud Chaidara, 45 points
2nd: Usa Chaiyosit, 39

Gentlemen
1st: Yazuo Suzuki, 36
2nd: Brian Kelly, 34 cb9 18
3rd: Graham Davis, 34 cb9 17
4th: Stephen Beard, 34 cb9 14

Lamud swept away a very competitive ladies division with an outstanding round of 75 off the stick, which included 4 birdies, ten pars and three double bogies. A feat that left even the talented Usa struggling to match.

In the gentlemen’s division the scoring proved to be not so easy except for Yazuo who did just enough to ensure the win and kept a little in reserve to ensure that his handicap would not be too badly affected by adding another trophy to his mantelpiece. The group of three following, headed by Brian, all had it hand to win but faded over the back nine.

In addition to playing a lifetime (so far) game, Lamud swept the twos pool on her own to put the final cap on her day.

Prior to the prize giving Richard Livingston, the resident PGA professional, welcomed back Peter Hall from Japan and all the ladies who had returned to brighten the scene.

Wednesday 24th July Century Ban Chan (Bogey)

Ladies
1st: Oradee Kaesavane, 3 down
2nd: Jenny Anderson, 8 down

Gentlemen
1st: Peter Hall, 5 up
2nd: Brian Kelly, 2 up
3rd: Al Rolnik, all square cb9 1 up
4th: Bob Lindborg, all square cb9 1 down

For the second tournament in a row the field was led home by a visitor from Japan. Even though the names are fairly dissimilar, Peter showed that he could also lead the pack a merry dance when push comes to shove, and easily coasted in at half speed. The only contender being the ever-present Brian who also managed to take the honours from “Old Man Par”.

The twos were shared between Mike Davies, Peter Hall, Brian Kelly and Oradee.

Richard welcomed new members Phil and Jenny Anderson from New Zealand and Dan Boserio from Australia. Dan proved his power and underlined why he carries a 3 handicap at home, with his drive and seven iron to six feet on the par five fourth hole and his drive with a three wood to the back of the second green. Not bad for your first day out with The Haven.

Friday 26th July Phoenix Lakes and Ocean (Stroke play)
1st: Mike Davies, 66
2nd: Al Rolnik, 69 cb9 33.5
3rd: Klaus Schackt, 69 cb9 34
4th: B.J. Smith, 70 cb9 30
5th: Graham Davis, 70 cb9 33
6th: Oradee Kaesavane, 70 cb9 36.5

With both of the Japanese contingent away seeking wider and greener fields, the way was clear for Mike to take the day’s honours with another round that decimated the rest of the field. With the tees as far forward as they could be on the Ocean nine, the course was set up for the ever improving Mike and enabled him to record his best round over what must be considered his home territory. Al led home the chasing pack, with the next four all playing in the same four ball and none thinking they would reach the podium on a day that was made for scoring low.

The twos pool was shared between John Taylor, Graham Davis and Derek Reaper.

Before the prize giving commenced Richard announced the imminent departures of Patrick Scullion and Stephen Beard, the latter for a undeserved holiday in Old Blighty, undeserved that is according to the huge round of applause that greeted the news. He also welcomed back Klaus and Oradee from their European jolly.


Ken and Suzuki drive to the front

IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at the Bunker

The Royal Thai Navy Course at Plutaluang is one which golfers either love or hate, with its attractive new clubhouse, teasing expanses of water and frustrating combination of fairway grasses. The course management must be congratulated for seamlessly integrating three competitions simultaneously on Tuesday, 23rd July, when, amongst others, it hosted a large field of Bunker Boys for their weekly stroke play competition.

Thirty-plus golfers were placed into two flights with the cut at eighteen and under and the North and West courses provided the challenge. Division one saw a tense struggle from the start and it took six consecutive pars at the end of his round to secure the victory for the ever smiling Japanese golfer, Yasuo Suzuki. His net 71 proved too much for the chasing group headed by Ciano Glavinia on 73, with Bill Jones and Alexander Allan on 74.

In division two Ken Ince soon slipped into gear and cruised to the front firing net 73, just heading John Rehm on 74 and Keith Saunders on 75.

The Bunker Super Sawng award was shared by Ken Ince, Alan Jones, Duncan Lee and Alexander Allan, their two’s being the highlights of their day, whilst lady golfer Saranya Chaiyanont made the mistake of attending the presentation at the Bunker after a succession of high scores. You cannot hide from Mr. Loy and his bananas!

New fixture opens with a song

The Bunker chose Century Ban Chang as the venue for its newest fixture, Thursday golf. The occasion was also a public holiday marking the opening of the Buddhist Lent, making local courses popular with Thai sextets.

A large ensemble, including a quartet of ladies, travelled to Mr Loy’s favourite course in high spirits and the ladies competition proved to be particularly tight with Amphiw Rimngam edging it on net 70 from Usa Chaiyosit, 73, with Lamun Hanley and Lamud Chaidara on 74.

The gentlemen formed one division and saw visiting Korean golfer Toy Song in tune with his game, firing net 68. Leading the chorus in second place was Alexander Allan with 69, closely followed by John Rehm on 70.

Sweden’s Mogens Lindeheim and Toy Song also hit the high notes with their birdies winning the Bunker Super Sawng award but out-of-tune Icelander, Brynjolfur “Benny” Josteinsson, failed the audition and picked up the Bunker Banana Booby for his high gross 121.

It was a successful beginning to the Bunker’s new venture and in future formats will include team events and more “fun” golf.

Two share honours at Chonburi

A smaller than usual group of Bunker Boys travelled to the homely course at Century Chonburi on Friday, 26th July, for their weekly Stableford tourney. Numbers were down because of the attraction of the PSC monthly medal at Laem Chabang but those who took part thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Australian (spelt I-t-a-l-i-a-n) Ciano Glavinia enjoyed another good day, sharing the victory with Bunker rookie, Julian Hickery, both scoring 32 points. In third place was Belgium’s Bob van Mol, only one point behind.

Sadly the strong wind at the start of the round prevented any two’s being scored but the highlight of the day was “Benny” Josteinsson’s smile when he managed to avoid the Bunker Banana Booby.


The Square Ring

by Howie Reed

Some idiot using my name wrote last week in this space that the future of the heavyweight division might be on display last Sunday Pattaya Time. What a dummy. Hopefully the pristine beaches of Pattaya weren’t polluted with the televising of either the John Ruiz-Kirk Johnson heavyweight title bout from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas or the Larry Holmes-Butterbean fiasco.

First things first. John Ruiz (38-4-1) retained his title WBA when challenger Kirk Johnson (32-1-1) was disqualified for low blows in round ten. Johnson got docked points in the 1st and the 7th for the same infraction. Ruiz not only kept his title but should have been given an Oscar and an Emmy nomination for the way he “writhed in pain” on the canvas. No one does it better. The end came at 2:17 of the 10th with Ruiz comfortably ahead on all cards. One judge had it perfect as his score matched that of the Pattaya Mail’s boxing expert. It was ugly. How ugly? Ugly as the last dance partner when the fleet makes a stop in Pattaya. Larry Holmes won but who cares.

In a Pier 9ers down in old N’Awlins heavyweights Frans “The White Rhino” Botha and Clifford “The Black Rhino” Etienne fought to a 10 round majority draw. One judge had it 95-93 for Botha while the other two had it for hometowner Clifford Ettiene. Botha scored knockdowns in 5 and 6 for 10-8 rounds. Etienne had Botha on the ropes (figuratively if not literally) and got a knockdown after the bell that no one heard after the 8th. The rumor here was an Etienne win and a November match with Mike Tyson was a done deal. Heck a draw’s close enough. Let’s get it on.

Really big sale at the Mall Shopping Center in Bangkok last Friday. First former WBA champ, current WBA #4 superbantam Yoddamrong Sithyodthong (30-1-1) thinks he may have bought himself a rematch with WBA 122-lb king Osamu Sato (26-1-2). Sato took the WBF Crown in May of this year with a 8th round TKO. Sithyodthong (aka “Damrong Kongsuk”) easily stopped former WBF title challenger Edward Escriber (17-10-1). Yoddamrong dropped the Filipino with a right hook in the opening round. Then switched to a body attack to end it at 2:31 of the second. The visitor’s record deserves a closer glance if this fight is to be a stepping stone to a title rematch. Escriber is 17-10-1 overall but 2-9-1 in his last 12. Bad deal.

Former WBA superfly king and current WBA #7 bantam Yokthai Sithoar (27-3-1, 17 KOs) dropped Filipino Rodel (Kid) Orais (reportedly 11-7-1) twice in round 3 and twice in round 4, finally getting a TKO at 1:50. As with the other visitor from the Philippines, Orais’ record is misleading as he’s on the downward side of a lack luster career. He’s 4-7 in his last 11. Yokthai is said to be in the running for a shot at WBA Bantam Champ Johnny Bredahl (52-2). Bad idea. Bredahl’s record is as good as it looks. He’s only lost twice. Once to Paulie Ayala (34-1) and once to Wayne “The Pocket Rocket” McCullough (24-3). McCullough bye-the-bye will be back in action September 14 at the York Hall in London against TBA. While both Thai’s think they bought title shots at the Mall, Square Ring would respectfully suggest that what they bought was wins against two opponents who can’t leave “mists on a mirror”. How you like them apples?


Stonebridge and Mascari hot all week

IPGC Golf From Lewiinski’s - Orchid

Sunday, July 21 Green Valley (Stableford)
1st A Flight: Steve Mascari: 40 points
2nd A Flight: Ray Matti: 39 points
1st B Flight: John Wright: 36 points
2nd B Flight: Bob Jess: 35 points

Co-president Steve Mascari continued his superb ball striking by shooting a gross score of 73 at the always-challenging Peter Thompson layout. The guy who was in the wrong place at the wrong time was Ray Matti who had to settle for second despite his excellent gross score of 78. Rick Sharp and Pete Stonebridge shot two under their respective handicaps but had little to show for their efforts. To make matters worse, their four ball competitors were Mascari and Matti who jointly chipped in from off the green four times.

The B Flight, which often goes high in Stableford format, was more modest this day than their A Flight colleagues. John “J.J.” Wright took top honors by playing exactly to his handicap and garnering 36 points. Bob Jess edged out a tightly bunched flight to capture second.

Tuesday - July 23 Laem Chabang (Medal/Stroke)
1st A Flight: Pete Stonebridge: 69 net
2nd A Flight: Ray Matti: 70 net
3rd A Flight: Steve Mascari: 70 net
1st B Flight: Peter Hall: 67 net
2nd B Flight: Dave Porter: 71 net
3rd B Flight: George Jackson: 72 net

The lure of impeccably manicured Laem Chabang and the favorable Sports Day prices attracted a strong field as always, but that didn’t prevent Stonebridge and Mascari from finishing on the podium. However, the man of the match, Peter Hall, came out of B Flight to lead the entire field with his gross 81, net 67 performance.

Dave Porter, having one of his last games before the end of his vacation, made it count by taking second in B Flight. Jack Spencer, who was already depressed about the end of his vacation, couldn’t match his Hua Hin Tour joint victory. Both Jack and David are consistent Pattaya visitors and will return in a couple of months to continue their raid on prizes.

Wednesday - July 24 Treasure Hill
(Medal/Stroke)

No, you are not reading a duplicate article. Steve Mascari came first again with a gross 74, net 69. In so doing he edged Steve Donovan, Lewiinski’s-Orchid’s golf manager, who had been listed in the golf obituaries for the past several months. Stan Fry started to feel the competitive hunger that had been temporarily whetted by his joint victory on the Hua Hin Tour and that resulted in a third place finish. Mike Craighead, who is a friend of Pattaya icon Jim Boyd from the Philippines, made his second appearance in as many days. Mike is looking at the possibility of relocating to the area and would be a welcome addition to the golf scene.

Friday - July 26
Natural Park Hill (Stableford)

The one thing you can count on is that whenever Natural Park Hill is the venue the scores are going to be over par. The performance of the field was consistent with that assumption, that is if you don’t consider Pete Stonebridge as part of the field. Somebody forgot to tell Pete that this is the toughest course in the area, with the possible exception of St. Andrews. Despite having his handicap go down by one stroke this week, he went out and amassed 39 points.

The hard luck story of the day was Steve Mascari (if you can feel sorry for this week’s two time winner) who was edged out of the prizes and second place by his co-president Stan Fry. This, despite having the third best score in the field.

Frank Sinclair and Colin Davis were the benefactors of a handy cut-off line for B Flight and took first and second respectively with 31 points each. Two old friends Bill Collis and Greg Schulze, both now residing in Dhaka, Bangladesh, showed the rust of the layoff but are determined to get back to form during their regrettably short store.


Third Round of Volvo Klassik Thailand marked by great swings, excellent drive and loads of fun

Volvo Car (Thailand) Ltd, in coordination with two of its dealers, Hi-Class Auto Ltd., and Nakhon Prathom Motor Ltd., organized the third preliminary round of the Volvo Klassik Thailand 2002 at the Natural Park Resort Golf Club, Chonburi Province. The beautiful green golf course was packed with Volvo car owners and other amateur golfers who joined the friendly golf tournament.

Samart Pan-Phon, managing director of Hi-Class Auto Ltd., presents the A flight award to winner Supakij Patcharaporn at Natural Park Resort Golf Club.

Four more rounds will be held in collaboration with Volvo Car (Thailand) Ltd. and its dealers nationwide, at the country’s finest golf courses. The finals will be held at the Alpine Golf and Sports Club, on Monday, October 7, 2002, to seek three winners to participate in an exciting international golf tournament in November at the Almanera Golf Hotel & Spa in Sotogrande, Spain.

Third preliminary round results:
A Flight: Supakij Patcharaporn, 40 Stableford points
B Flight: Somchai Kaetuwatta, 43 points
Flight: Suteepong Intusutra, 45 points
Nearest to the pins: Thoranit Komutwong (#5), Pong-Athip Ninkosatit (#8), Kun Yon-An (#13), and Pituk Wutticharenkij (#15).

Longest drive: Suchai Sawattacharoen (#9) and Chun Chittsonthi (#18)


Bob Benda wins at Century

On Thursday July 25, Century Chonburi Golf Club was host for a PSC Golf from the Cafe Kronborg Stableford competition in one flight. The course was busy but in good condition. American Bob Benda came in first with 37 points beating Dave Richardson on count back into second place also 37 points. Third was John McHugh with 35 Points and fourth with 34 points was ‘Stone Cold Sober’ Jim Flanagan.


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