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PSC Charity Classic raises over
400,000 baht for local charities
PSC Charity Classic Golf Tournament 2010
Derek Brook
This is a competition that is different from all
others in the PSC calendar and as such I will treat the report
in that manner. While the results are of course important, of
much more importance is the concept of the day, as it is now and
as it has always been, that is to raise money for charity. This
is totally a Golf Chairman Section initiative and as such the
PSC Golf Section arrange to ensure a fine day is ended with a
substantial amount going to worthy causes. This year the
intended main charity was to be The Blind School, with The CPDC
also coming in for a share.
The winning team of Harvey Samuel and Mike Murphy collect their
trophies from PSC Golf & Charity Chairman William Macey, center.
In advance, the Golf Chairman, William Macey, and his
team were beavering away, twisting arms and doing all they could to make
the day profitable. It is only right here at the beginning, before we
get into the result part, to thank all those who gave generously of
their time and from their pockets. This of course also included all the
players who were told that some of their fee would go to a good cause.
However, the under mentioned must be individually thanked.
Charity Classic runners up, Paul Smith and Colin Greig.
Major sponsors were Sea Drill, Jackalope, PSC and
also PSC Golf. Into a major sponsor I must also thank, and make, Sinto
who provided a large number of shirts free. Also supporting the cause
were T.Q., Jesters, Y.W.C.A., Trattatoria, Shenanigans, Jameson’s, Diana
Group 1982, Smiles Property ( Elephant), and Condoman. Here I must also
thank Green Valley for their help without which the day would have been
more difficult.
At the end of the day it is estimated that over
400,000 baht will go to the charities named and also a few minor sums to
other worthy causes. A fine effort from the Golf Section and their team.
Very well done!
PSC Golf & Charity Chairman William Macey, left, and Social Chairman
Mike Gerrard, right, add some order to the proceedings.
Onto the golf, and the course was to be Green Valley,
the format a 2 Man Scramble and the start a shotgun for the 120 or so
players on Friday, March 12. I say the start because before we got to
that Max and Matt, the terrible twosome, had been beavering away for
days sorting out the teams, the system and Uncle Tom Cobley and all.
This is a really major task and all who saw them in the Golf Office for
days and at the booking-in realise the work that goes into it. Even
giving everyone a shirt and keeping track is a big job, so well done to
Max and his team.
Mod Churaiska and Amphun North took seventh place for the ladies
The course on the day was in fine condition but a
strong wind made the golf difficult. The tees were generally well back
so this made the course play difficult, but the fairways were well
grassed and the greens fast and tricky. With this number of players the
speed of play was a bit on the slow side but at about 5ฝ hours not
unexpected. Most holes had something to go for so you had to be awake to
a chance of a special prize.
Round over it was back to a packed changing room,
this was a shotgun start, however this clubhouse is well endowed with
showers and it was soon out into the restaurant area where Max and his
team were slaving away sorting out the results. Then back to Pattaya to
prepare for the evening.
Third placed Eddie Bielby and Peter Lenoury receive their prizes from
Golf Chairman William Macey, center.
The presentation and the buffet were at the Diana
Resort where all could relax around the pool while they enjoyed the fine
buffet. On this night the Diana Resort delighted the persons present
with having what can only be called ‘A Happy Night’ on the drinks. Much
appreciated in this cash strapped world. Then the presentations began.
Our Emcee, the one and only Mike Gerrard, started the
night off by having an early ‘Lucky Draw Part 1’ then it was onto the
technical prizes. To save time here I will list them at the end. Then it
was into the winners and on this night there were seven Team Prizes as
this was a ‘Two Person Team Scramble’. I say person because of course
the Ladies were in the prizes and in fact the team in seventh consisted
of Mod Churaiska and Amphun North with a fine net 68 on count back from
Dave Dolle and Don Carmody.
Fourth placed team, Bengt Borg and Roger Stromberg.
In sixth was the team of Simon Dutton and Phil Cawse
with a net 67.2, of course they did win vouchers for Shenanigans. One
place better in fifth was the team of Morten Moores and Phil Battah with
a net 66.8 and it continued to be tight.
The team of Bengt Borg and Roger Stromberg took
fourth place with a net 66.6, losing third place on count back to Eddie
Bielby and Peter Lenoury.
So to the runners up, and with a net 65.8, a very
fine score, coming in second was the experienced team of Paul Smith and
Colin Greig.
Morten Moores and Phil Battah receive their prizes for finishing in
fifth place.
Now to the winners and with a super score of net 64.6
and the Charity Classic champions for 2010 were Harvey Samuel and Mike
Murphy. Well done indeed and to top the night Mike, who was on holiday,
returned his golf bag prize to be used towards increasing the charity
total. A fine gesture.
Presentations over, Mike did the second part of the
Lucky Draw, then all were able to sit around the pool and pass the night
enjoying the ‘Happy Night’ prices. A fine day and only good can come of
it. T.T.F.N.
Long Drives: Morten Moores, Geoff King, Rick
Bevington, Paul Kraft, Mod Churaiska
Near Pins: Andy Dyson, Larry Bland, Peter
Lenoren, Gorden Melia, Elias Magnusson, Mike Pledger, Bengt Borg, Derek
Brook, Harvey Samuel, Mike Corner, Pete Bevis, Bob Watson, Matt
Anderson, Carole Kubicki, Noi Saprakhon
Special Technical Prizes: Geoff Wright, Don James, Andy Pilling,
Pierre Wilkes, Paula Byrne, Rolf Bjorgum, Jeff North, Oddur Olafson,
Richard Hurley, Andy Pilling, Bob Watson, Jeff Wright, Roger Stromstedt.
Max keeps watch over the prizes.
Thailand’s Keerati and Malaysia’s Romzi scoop Laser honours
at Pattaya Ch’ship
 Peter
Cummins
Thai Laser national champion, Keerati Bualong reigned
supreme in the Laser Standard Rig, while Malaysian sailor Muhamad Mohd
Romzi did likewise in the smaller Laser Radial Rig, in the concurrent
championships sailed off the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in South Pattaya
last week.
As the winds returned and the 2010 Asia Pacific Laser
and Laser Masters Championships finished off the Royal Varuna Yacht Club
in South Pattaya, the last day’s racing resembled, what one sailor
called a “roller-coaster” ride: the Monsoon blew in at around 20-knots
and huge waves had the fleet “rocking and rolling”. “It was superb,”
Hans Luther noted.
Consistent Sattahip sailor Keerati Bualong,
consolidating his recent win as Laser Champion of Thailand and a first
placing in the 2009 Laser Radial Youth World Championships in Japan, was
unassailable as the first of the 31-strong fleet in the Laser Standard
Rig Division.
Keerati had five first placings and three seconds for
a total of 11 penalty points in the eight races counted out of the 10
sailed. But he had to fight hard fought hard to keep in front of
neighbour, Malaysian Hairudin Harrithammry (20) in second, ahead of the
strong team of compatriots, Mod Afendy Khairulnizam (22) and Nik Azizam
Nik Ashraf Qaedi, (29), third and fourth, respectively.
Equally-consistent Aussie sailor, Colin Dibb (32) was
fifth, well ahead of Thai Veerasit Puangnak (53), sixth. Meanwhile Royal
Varuna sailor Gareth Owen (68) was seventh, ahead of Aussie Stefan
Kurys-romer (74).
In the 43-entry fleet of the slightly smaller Laser
Radial Rig - which suited some of the “older sailors” - again the
Malaysians were in the vanguard: Muhamad Mohd Romzi, with seven first
placings and a third, in the eight races counted out of 10 sailed,
accumulated 10 penalty points, easily beating sailors from four other
countries, comprising the first 10 placings.
Following the Malaysian, at the end of the racing,
were, in order: Natthawut Paenyaem (Thai,, 16 points), Keith Wilkiins
(UK, 36), ), Nattawut Vongrak (Thai, 43), Peter Seidenberg (USA,
48),Tada Momoko (Japan – and first female, 55 points), Richard Major
(UK, 69), Michael Kinnear (UK, 77), Amirah Hamid Nur (Malaysia – second
female, 79), and Chanyim Kamolwas (Thai and first Thai female), and New
Zealander Michael Shields, fractionally ahead of first Thai lady Chanyim
Kamolwan.
As the International Laser Association, the
world-wide body for competition in this single-handed class, there were
several other categories decided simultaneously: The Open, (Age 35 –
44); the Masters (45 – 54), and the Grand Masters (55 plus). There is
even a Great Grand Masters category for men and women – though not too
many women opt for this age group.
Briefly, Japan’s Tada Momoko was first lady in the
Radial Open, Jennie King (UK) and Marijke Whitcraft (Thai) were the
leading ladies in the Radial Women’s Masters, Aussie Colin Dibb won the
Open Standard Rig Masters, while UK’s Keith Wilkins was the Great Grand
Master in the Open Radial, with UK’s Hilary Thomas bravely asserting her
rank among the “old boys”, to finish 10th in that division.
The Laser, sailed in some 100 countries world-wide,
was the brain-child of a former yachting journalist, Canadian Bruce
Kirby, launched in 1971. What a transformation - from a yachting
correspondent to a designer of probably the world’s most popular dinghy.
I feel there is some hope for me, yet!
Now that the highly successful 2010 Asia Pacific
Laser and Laser Masters Championships are over, the Royal Varuna Yacht
Club is gearing up for the 2010 World Laser 4.7 Youth Championship. This
will be contested from 31 March to 8 April when some 120 young (under 18
year-old) sailors from 25 countries will join host country sailors for
the event.
The clear winner of these events is Thailand – and,
specifically Pattaya – through the enormous amount of positive media
coverage world-wide.
Keerati Bualong took first place in his Laser
Standard Rig at the 2010 Asia Pacific Laser and Laser Masters
Championships in Pattaya last week. (Photo/Malee Whitcraft)
Sports Bag
Dear Editor,
I would like to take this opportunity to reply to the letter by Barry Hooper
in Sports Bag, March 12.
In my capacity as the Chairman of the IPGC, fully
supported by the IPGC Committee, I make the following points:
- The IPGC support the aim to integrate Golfing Groups
within the Pattaya area under a common banner in order to enhance the
golfing experience.
- The achievement of this aim would increase the
negotiating power of the integrated Groups.
- The IPGC wish to see the introduction of a properly
negotiated pricing structure and are already working in tandem with the
courses. There is little point in attempting to drive prices down to a level
where the facility risks becoming unsustainable.
If you wish to march to this drum, please contact me on
Mobile 084 735 9278.
Yours Sincerely,
Chris Knapp
Chonburi teams win shootout at Airsoft competition
The victorious Vios Chonburi A and B teams pose with their
trophies.
Vimolrat Singnikorn
Two Chonburi teams topped the list of winners at the Action
Shooting Technical Game preliminaries that selected five of eight teams that
will represent eastern Thailand at the national BB-gun championships later
this month.
The Vios Chonburi A and B teams took the top two slots in
the March 7 shootout at the Combat and Technical BB Gun Field where eight
teams dueled to see who could earn top scores in the Airsoft shooting
contest. The five top finishers will join three other teams to be selected
later to represent the Eastern Seaboard at the March 27 nationals in
Bangkok.
Thirty teams originally started in the competition, which
mimic war games with participants decked out in fatigues and using replica
M-16s and other military guns that shoot 6mm plastic Airsoft rounds instead
of the traditional and potentially dangerous BB birdshot. Winners were based
on accuracy scores and victory in the classic “Capture the Flag” game.
Chonburi A and B won respectively the honorary cup from
Deputy Prime Minister Maj. Gen. Sanan Kajornprasart and the 10,000 baht
prize, and the Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome Cup and 5,000 baht.
The Desert Scorpion Team came in third, winning the other mayor’s cup and
a 3,000 baht prize, while the J.R.Y. team from Pakan Field took the Combat
Magazine trophy and 2,000 baht. Finally, four teams; F-1 Pattaya, Battleway,
A&B (A team) and R&T shared the Best ASTG Sportsman award from the Eastern
Sports Development ASTG Centre.
Airsoft shooting at the C.A.T. BB Gun Field.
Poottida pockets another win
PSC golf from The Three Sisters Bar
Only sixteen players challenged the potential rain that never came … well it did
spit just a bit. The clouds and cool breeze made for a really delightful 18
holes at the Pattaya Country Club this 10th of March. Someone may have left the
sprinklers on all night though as the fairways were a bit soaked in places, but
otherwise the course was just fine. Bunkers were a bit hard.
Wednesday winners Poottida Murphy, left, with Bob Benda.
Back at Caddy Shack II just down Old Siam road, the usual
snacks were on hand as well as spicy and cheesy-dogs provided by Herbie. The
cards were checked and the game, or lack thereof, discussed. Coming out on
top once again was Poottida Murphy off her handicap of 25 who roared in with
38 points. Just one point behind Poottida was Bob Benda with a respectable
37 points and right behind Bob were Piranan Phanchai and Dale Murphy, both
carding a 36’s.
It’s hard to see the great ones fall but one gentleman,
who only weeks ago carded a 41, came in today with a 19. Could it be because
he could not see well until the 8th hole?
A good time was had by all. Come on out, beat the heat and join us at our
early tee off at 6:30 a.m.
Joy for Jimmy Cloy
IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at Rabbi’s Elephant Bar
The Pattaya Golf Society made its final weekend visit of
the high season to Rayong C.C. on Sunday, March 7, for a stableford
competition. Every week improvements are being made here and on this
occasion it was discovered that the greens had been shaved, leaving some
brown bare patches but thankfully the greenkeeper had found some grass on
which to site the holes. Putting was not therefore the problem it might have
been and for the first time in a long while scores were very good, the
average being 30 points per player.
The two flights were cut at fifteen and under an in the
second flight Masaaki Sugaya took third with 32 points whilst the Rabbi once
more made second place his own with 34, but again losing his touch over the
final four holes. The Elephant Bar “boss” is desperate to descend the
handicap lists but he must first break par to realise his ambition. The
flight winner, with his second consecutive sub-par round, was Mr. Len whose
37 points saw a consistency hitherto lacking in his game.
In the top flight Tore Eliassen and Bob St Aubin shared
third pace with 34 points each whilst Peter Masters shook himself free of
the sinister golfer’s albatross on his back for the last few months and
produced a very welcome 36 points for second place. The best round of the
day was recorded by Jimmy Cloy and his comments on achieving 41 points were
along the lines of “I don’t know how I managed that!” The
thirteen-handicapper certainly has the tools in his locker and made good use
of them on the day.
There were no birdie ‘2’s, making for a healthy prize
fund and the Booby Bevy was held in reserve until the certain candidate
appeared at the next presentation.
High season at Rayong was successful and the PGS would
like to go on record and thank the management and staff for doing all in
their power to act as the perfect hosts. Occasionally it went awry but all
courses are capable of that. On to Eastern Star on Saturdays from this
weekend on.
Wellings and Cooper
assault Lakeside
After an absence of a few months the Pattaya Golf Society
visited Royal Lakeside to play a medal competition on Tuesday, March 9 on
the generally forgiving course. After a few weeks labouring on slower greens
it was a change to find greens which were not only very consistent and
receptive but also deliciously pacey. The fairways were well tended and all
round the course was beautifully presented.
The large field was divided into two flights at twelve
and under, an indication of the quality of the field, and good scores were
commonplace by the end of the day. In the second flight there was nothing to
choose between Alan Hanlon, Richard Dobson and a returning Tim Lazecki as
they all shared top spot with net 68.
In the top flight Allan Pilkington fired net 69 for third
place whilst Mark Cooper’s net 67 could only match the round of Barry
Wellings who shot a gross 72, giving him a share of the win after his
handicap of five had been deducted.
Barry also had two birdie ‘2’s and joined Mark Cooper,
Jimmy Cloy and Steven Lewis in a share of the ‘2’s pot. The Booby Bevy went
to Masaashi Sugaya after his ten shot attempt to escape a greenside bunker
on the fifteenth was followed by three putts.
Royal Lakeside Golf Club has certainly taken over the
mantle of Phoenix of old where one’s game could be revitalised after a round
on the forgiving course. The full field average was net 75 on another
successful day with the PGS.
Jackie still on a winning roll
PSC golf from The Bunker Bar
IMonday,
March 8, Pleasant Valley - Stableford
Lady Golfer Jackie McPherson had another win today,
repeating her success at Rayong Country Club she had last week but not with
quite so many points! Jackie won the B Flight with 40 points well ahead of
Laurence Harding and Lee Butler who both finished with 33 points, Laurence
taking the runner up spot on a count back.
Jackie and Don McPherson celebrate a successful week’s
golf.
Tony Scambler’s 36 points was enough to win the A Flight,
Mashi Kaneta claimed second place and Gerry Cooney came third.
A Flight
1st Tony Scambler (10) 36pts
2nd Mashi Kaneta (11) 33pts
3rd Gerry Cooney (13) 32pts
B Flight
1st Jackie McPherson (21) 40pts
2nd Laurence Harding (18) 33pts
3rd Lee Butler (18) 33pts
Near Pins: Jackie McPherson, Jack Robertson, Tony Scambler and Mashi.
Wednesday, March 10,
Phoenix - Medal
A smaller field today meant there was only one flight and
Paul Smith, playing on home turf, took the honours again winning with a one
under score. Gordon Melia beat Laurence Harding on a count back to take
second place.
1st Paul Smith (3) net 71
2nd Gordon Melia (15) net 73
3rd Laurence Harding (18) net 73
Near Pins: Paul Smith (2), Mashi and Colin Greig.
Friday, March 12, The
Emerald - Stableford
Most of the Bunker Boy’s played in the Pattaya Sports
Club Annual Charity Tournament so there was another small field today.
Playing a friendly game of stableford, Mashi was the big
winner as he won the competition and one of the near pins making it a nice
profitable day for him! Don McPherson came in runner up and Peter Habgood
claimed third place.
1st Mashie Kaneta (11) 38pts
2nd Don McPherson (21) 36pts
3rd Peter Habgood (19) 33pts
Near Pins: Don McPherson, Jackie McPherson and Mashie Kaneta.
Milner in sparkling form at Crystal Bay
PSC golf from The Outback Golf Bar
Monday, March 8,
Burapha - Stableford
There were 72 golfers today as we were joined by the
TIAC boys from Aussie, who had been practising with us all week and
whose four day tournament proper, started today. We played the A & B
nines off the blue tees, but for some, the white tees were in the order
of the day, even though they started on the blues and they were
subsequently, ‘DQ’d.
John Lawton plays out of a bunker at the private
short hole course on Saturday as Capt’ Bob looks on.
There appeared to be less players around than of late
with noticeably fewer cars in the car park, indicating perhaps the end
of the high season is nigh.
The course was in its usual great condition however
the scores were somewhat lower than usual but all had a good time in
what was a fairly quick round.
Louis Doyon, a newbie to the Outback, won Div A with
35 points from ‘moi’ (Bob), now playing off a friendly 8 H/cap, ahead of
Mo Sadiq back in third on the same score.
Alan Pilkington took Div B with 37 points but the top
scores of the day both came in Div C, with both El Suggs and Peter
Stonebridge amassing 39 points apiece. Div D was a lower scoring affair,
with one of the Aussie visitors and Chiang Mai hopefuls, Pat Lamont
(33pts) prevailing over regular Outbackers, Sakorn (33pts) and Ivan
Plunkett with 32 points.
Back at the Outback there was a bit of banter from
all the Aussie boys, or should I say between them, as they are from all
different states; also there is a Pro Am coming up at Burapha and Mike
the GM came out to give an invitation to the Outback to enter a couple
of teams, there will be more of this on our web site when details come
to hand as in dates times etc.
There were just two ‘2’s coming from Bruce Milner and
Mo Sadiq
Div A (0-11)
1st Louis Doyon (11) 35pts
2nd Bob Philp (8) 33pts
3rd Mohammed Sadiq (8) 33pts
Div B (12-14)
1st Alan Pilkington (12) 37pts
2nd Chris Davisson (14) 36pts
3rd Steven Budrys (13) 35pts
Div C (15-18)
1st Eldridge Suggs (17) 39pts
2nd Peter Stonebridge (16)
39pts
3rd Steve Plant (15) 38pts
Div D (19+)
1st Pat Lamont (24) 33pts
2nd Sakorn Pramoolchart (25)
33pts
3rd Ivan Plunkett (20) 32pts
Tuesday, March 9, Pattaya C.C. – Stableford
An additional tee time was required to accommodate
the 28 Outbackers who made the decision to have a hit at this local
course where it’s not a bad rate and a buggy can be shared at a
reasonable cost. There were usual ‘regulars’ who today were joined by
five of the Aussie boys as they prepare for the Outback’s Chiang Mai
trip on Sunday.
We were away on time and although it was fairly busy
it was about a four hour round on a course that was being watered as we
played, although more often the rough than the fairway and it was
noticeable that the bunkers had received attention.
A couple of guys out there were a little impetuous to
tee off before the group in front had properly left the green, the
flying golf ball can be a dangerous object; please ensure the area is
clear before taking a shot.
Last week John Stafford was late in handing in what
turned out to be a winning score – today he did not hand in his card at
all, we can only suppose that this week John, it wasn’t any good – but
we can’t wait forever. To make life easier for everybody, please hand
your card in after your round or to somebody else to hand in for you.
There were two 38’s at the top of Division ‘A’ from
Aussie, Rod Crosswell (14) and the ‘Stunning’ John Lawton (19), with Rod
getting first place on count back. In third and fourth were General Jack
Moseley (10) and the other Lawton – Suzi, both with 36 points and again
the ‘Lawton’ lost the count back.
In top place today in Division ‘B’, with the ‘best of
the day’, was PCC member and regular Outbacker Nigel Cannon (23) with 40
points! Second was JingJo O’Neill (33) with 36. Count back again sorted
out third and fourth with both Geoff Moodie (27) and Alan Pearce (22)
having 35 points but Geoff had the better back 9.
There were four ‘2’s from Suzi, Jack, Rod Crosswell
and JingJo.
We heard some news this week that a good friend of
the Outback – Joachim Oestreicher – had had a serious motorcycle
accident caused by a pot-hole. He landed in the road in an unconscious
state! With him was his 4 year old son who stood in the middle of the
road waving down cars and asking them to help his Daddy. Local resident,
Harvey Samuel was just passing and took control of the situation. All
Outbackers wish Joachim a speedy recovery.
Div A (0-20)
1st Rod Crosswell (14) 38pts
2nd John Lawton (19) 38pts
3rd Jack Moseley (10) 36pts
4th Suzi Lawton (17) 36pts
Div B (21+)
1st Nigel Cannon (23) 40pts
2nd Martin O’Neill (33) 36pts
3rd Geoff Moodie (27) 35pts
4th Alan Pearce (22) 35pts
Wednesday, March 10, Crystal Bay – Stableford
Stunnin’ John Lawton celebrated his birthday in
style, kicking off the day with complimentary bucks fizz and bacon
butties for his fellow Outbackers prior to leaving for Crystal Bay.
Leading up to this big event had been a quieter
practise day behind closed doors at a very private course that held its
first tournament last Saturday, just a short distance away from the
Outback. Capt’ Bob & Stunnin’ John were in a play off for last place in
a day that was won by JingJo O’Neill with a net 25 on this par 27 course
that included a quite spectacular, hole-in-one.
Anyhow, back to Crystal Bay and Happy Birthday mate,
sorry you couldn’t win your own Birthday Cup despite your secret
practising.
Forty-nine Outbackers went out on the B & A loops at
Crystal Bay and they (the management) were happy to see such a large
contingent on again a much quieter day than of late. It is still a great
track although a little tatty round the edges but the greens were slick
and the generous fairways made way for some excellent scoring,
particularly in the first division (0–15) where nobody scored less than
31 points – that’s pretty good stuff!
Bruce Milner came out of that division to win the
Outbacker B’day Cup with a spectacular 40 points, leaving Chris Sheehan
to win Div A with 39, ahead of Capt’ Bob on 38.
John’s other half, Suzi, played well for her 36
points, never missing a fairway off the tee, but her putting let her
down and she just missed out on a podium finish. Two 39’s and two 38’s
filled all the places in Div B, headed by Raleigh Gosney and Chris Dopp.
The four near pins were won by Stunnin’ John (B4),
Chris Sheehan (B6), Sakorn (A5) and Paul Smets (A8); John’s was
subsequently re-entered into a lucky draw to be won by John Snow.
There were seven ‘2’s from Bruce Milner, Chris
Sheehan, Paul Smets, John Sarcasmo, Vic Barton, Kathy Doody and Mick
Abbott.
Back at the new Outback ranch, the celebrations
continued as John treated all to the wonderful Outback fish pie and spag
bolognaise as well as an assortment of Thai dishes. Thanks for a great
day.
Overall
1st Bruce Milner (13) 40pts
Div A (0-15)
1st Chris Sheehan (12) 39pts
2nd Bob Philp (8) 38pts
3rd Gary Ralph (13) 38pts
4th Mick Abbott (8) 37pts
Div B (16-19)
1st Raleigh Gosney (19) 39pts
2nd Chris Dopp (17) 39pts
3rd Vic Barton (19) 38pts
4th Kevin Hamilton (17) 38pts
Div C (20+)
1st Martin O’Neill (33) 37pts
2nd Hec Cooper (23) 36pts
3rd Geoff Moodie (27) 32pts
4th Paul Smets (21) 32pts
Friday, March 12, Khao Kheow - Stableford
There was better scoring today than has been seen in
the past few weeks from the 41 Outbackers who played the B & C loops of
this Pete Dye course, from the yellow tees. The guys still couldn’t beat
the ladies though as Suzi Lawton, playing off 15, took Div B with an
excellent 40 points, two ahead of Bruce Milner who won at Crystal Bay on
Wednesday. These two are both off tomorrow (Sunday) to play in the
Chiang Mai Challenge and most fancy their chances.
Tom Fitzpatrick in Div A got the better of Capt’ Bob
on count back, both with 37 points, ahead of three guys all with 35:
Tony Garnett got the nod over Paul and Ian who could not be separated
right down to the last hole.
Div C went to the another lady, the lovely Jum, who,
also playing off two lower than her actual handicap, scored 33 points to
oust big Kev Hamilton into second place, also with 33.
There were seven ‘2’s from Tony Garnett, Suzi, Bob St
Aubin, Bob Philp, Owen Lloyd, Bruce McAdam and Steve Budrys.
Div A (0-12)
1st Tom Fitzpatrick (11) 37pts
2nd Bob Philp (8) 37pts
3rd Tony Garnett (11) 35pts
T4th Paul Greenaway (12) 35pts
T4th Ian Heddle (3) 35pts
Div B (13-15)
1st Suzi Lawton (15) 40pts
2nd Bruce Milner (13) 38pts
3rd Art O’Connor (14) 37pts
4th Steve Plant (15) 33pts
Div C (16+)
1st Jum Karagit (17) 33pts
2nd Kevin Hamilton (18) 33pts
3rd George Cousins (16) 30pts
4th Hec Cooper (23) 29pts
Note: The Outback Golf Bar has now completed the move to its new
home, situated 400 metres nearer to Pattaya than the old premises, but
still about 6km from Sukhumvit Road along Soi Siam Country. All are
welcome to come and join us for a beer and a hit. Just call in and put
your name down on the list or give Bob a call on 087 941 2474.
The Challenge Jug stays at home
IPGC golf from The Haven
Monday, March 8, Khao
Kheow - Stableford
Division 1 (0-12)
1st Rodney Hayes (9) 36pts
2nd Martin Grimoldby (6) 35pts
3rd Barry Wellings (5) 35pts
4th Marc Jensen (8) 35pts
5th Peter Skinner (11) 35pts
Division 2 (13+)
1st Yasuo Suzuki (13) 38pts
2nd Dave Spendley (24) 33pts
3rd Evan Millar (23) 33pts
4th Richard Dobson (18) 32pts
5th
Shuichi Kodaka (19) 32pts
With fifteen single figure handicappers in the field, it
was a very low cut for the divisions with the line being made at 12 and
below for the first division.
Rodney Hayes, having returned after a short visit to
Sydney, took up where he left off before his departure from Thailand with a
win, albeit by the slimmest of margins, over Martin Grimoldby who was
preparing to leave Pattaya to return to the UK and just failed to add a win
to his previous podium placings. Martin had to be content with second spot
on a count back over Barry Wellings with a better 14 to 13 on the last six
after tying at 18 a piece for the nine. Marc Jensen slipped into fourth with
a better count back of 17 to 16 ahead of Peter Skinner.
The second division was a one horse race with Yasuo
Suzuki once again scoring well and taking the top spot by five points from
Dave Spendley, who in turn just saw off the challenge of Evan Millar,
winning a count back by 18 to 16. Richard Dobson just got the nod ahead of
Shuich1 Kodaka for fourth by a margin of 14 to 12 over the back nine.
The 2’s pool in the first division was shared between
Stuart Thompson, Marc Jensen, Gary Constable, Barry Wellings and Tony
Barritt, while the second divisions’ huge roll over was shared by Evan
Millar and Danny Greer.
Before presenting the prizes The Doc welcomed back Simon
Payne, Gary Constable, Rodney Hayes, Phil Mitchell, Dan Stiff, Jonathon
Hook, Jack Perkins and Mike Contoni.
Wednesday, March 10, The
Emerald - Stableford
Division 1 (0-14)
1st Kevin Townsend (11) 43pts
2nd Erik Donnestad (4) 39pts
3dr Brian Libbey (10) 36pts
4th Russell Exley (8) 35pts
5th Yasuo Suzuki (13) 34pts
Division 2 (15+)
1st Shuichi Kodaka (19) 38pts
2nd Brian Kelly (37) 37pts
3rd Chris Knapp (16) 33pts
4th Stephen Lewis (20) 33pts
5th
Steve Longtin (15) 33pts
Once again two divisions were needed, but with a
different balance to the competitors the cut line for the divisions came at
14 and below for the first division. This was led in by Kevin Townsend, who
had a great day’s golf with everything going his way as he returned a
terrific seven under score to leave Erik Donnestad, who had a gross 73, in
second place four points adrift and a little shell shocked.
Brian Libbey continued to impress off his new, two shot
lower handicap as he took third place with a level handicap par score.
Russell Exley took fourth ahead of the count back struggle between Yasuo
Suzuki and Julie Donnestad which the former won by a margin of 18 to 17.
The second division was a tighter result with Shuichi
Kodaka taking the top place by one from Brian Kelly. Chris Knapp won a
three-way count back with Stephen Lewis in fourth and Steve Longtin in fifth
with a better 14 to 13 on the back six after Steve had been dropped off with
only 14 over the inward half, against 17 by Chris and Stephen.
Very surprisingly with once again several single figure
handicappers playing, nine in fact, there were no 2’s in the first division
but just as surprisingly in the smaller second division there were two, one
each by Brian Kelly and Mike Sanders.
The Thailand
Challenge Jug
Alongside the main competition on Wednesday, the team
from South Herts Golf Club in North London were making their third attempt
to lay their hands on the Thailand Challenge Jug. Once again they came up
just short losing for the third time by the same score of 5 matches to 3.
With all the players playing in the Stableford
competition and everyone wanting to play matchplay, it was decided that
there would be no conceded holes in all the matches.
The Haven team was led once again by Russell Exley, who
led off the match by winning 2 &1 over Jim Slattery. Playing in the same
group Rodney Hayes went down to Peter Skinner by 2 holes, leaving the match
halved at that point.
The second group saw Tony Barritt win 2 up over South
Herts team Captain, Bob Heath, while Gerald Decio won for South Herts by the
same margin over Trevor Schirmer to keep the match all square at 2-all after
four matches.
Next up for The Haven was the formidable pairing of Chris
Knapp and Brian Kelly who duly obliged for their captain, winning both
matches against George Oakley and Bruce Horn with results of 4 & 3 and 6 & 5
respectively, which left the South Herts team needing to win both the final
matches to halve.
Turning out after an extended hiatus, Stephen Beard just
failed to hang on to Mike Flynn, losing 3 & 1, but B.J. Smith had already
wrapped it up for The Haven with a strong 6 & 4 result over Jimmy Norris.
So once again The Haven retained the Jug for the third
time against the team that had played the inaugural match for the Jug in
2008 and remain unbeaten against all comers.
Australia take 16th Pattaya Am-Am
The winners of the 16
th
Pattaya Am-Am tournament,
Wayne Waywood, Don Everett, Bob Maloney and Norm Cheetham.
Friday, March 12,
Eastern Star G.C.
The 16th Pattaya Am-Am was
played this year over the well presented Eastern Star course designed by
Robert Trent Jones, and although the greens were not quite as fast as
they could have been it still provided a very good and fair test of
golf.
The playing conditions helped to ensure an extremely
competitive result, with the winners returning a twelve under score that
was two less than last year’s winners achieved, but it needed a count
back to decide the final victors with the third team just one behind at
eleven under and fourth place being secured with a ten under score.
The Am-Am is played under the same format as a Pro-Am
but with all of the team being amateurs. The objective is for the best
two player’s scores to count on each hole with this year the competition
being played using the Stableford scoring system, to give an aggregate
against a par of 72.
The maximum handicap allowed was three quarters with
a maximum allowance for each player of twenty one shots off a twenty
eight handicap.
The weather conditions on the day were clear skies
with some wind which helped to keep the heat in check but still plenty
of water was required to stay hydrated and those teams that substituted
beer for water, unfortunately suffered in the final scoring. The overall
standard was higher this year with over 75% equaling or bettering par
although everyone enjoyed the chance to play in a major competition
without the usual pressures and with the benefit of the camaraderie of
the team format.
As the Jomtiem Golf group had given up their usual
Friday tee times for the benefit of the competition and the course
management allocating a two tee start, things got away to a quick start
with Glyn Evans, Chris Knapp and Russell Exley acting as starters after
the contestants had been quickly and smoothly processed through
registration. The rounds progressed at a pace with the first groups
finishing in just over 4 hours and the last groups off the course by
3.30 pm, which was a remarkable achievement for this format and an
almost full compliment of teams.
The winning team was led by Wayne Waywood playing off
(11) who appeared on the card 11 times, with the rest of the team
comprised of Don Everett (20), Bob Maloney (9), and Norm Cheetham (13)
all contributing equally in amassing 84 points with an outstanding count
back of 46 points with Wayne chipping in on the last for a net eagle for
four points.
The second placed team made up by Steve Mascari (2),
Phil Mitchell (5), Joe McArdle (9) and Tom Byrne (10) also scored 12
under with Phil leading the scoring and the other lads contributing
equally, but there should be a special mention for Tom who also chipped
in on the 18th for a net eagle but this only
secured second with a count back of 42 following a matching outward
half.
Third place went to the team of Chris Voller (5),
Jeremy Masse (8), Barry Traynor (9) and Mikael Andersson (9) just a shot
back on eleven under with Mikael and Chris just leading the scoring and
the former slipping in six three-pointers, with the main thrust coming
over the closing nine holes with 46 points it still proved not quite
enough to make up for the slow starting nine where they could only
manage one under.
The fourth team made a very creditable effort to get
to the top of the list, finishing a further shot back at ten under.
After going out in 42 they slipped slightly to a 40, with Dave Thomas
(4) and Bob Lamond (5) providing the lion’s share of the points, but
they were well supported by Stuart Thompson (7) and Evan Millar (17).
The highlight of their round came at the very first hole when they
walked off the green have totaled 7 points following a net eagle from
Bob and a net birdie from Dave but they were unable to keep up the
pressure right to the end.
Near Pin prizes went to Al Keith, Bob Lamond, Dave
Thomas and Mikael Andersson.
After last year’s break with tradition, the prize
giving and buffet were once again held at The Haven where the usual
sumptuous array of food was provided by Lamyai and her staff and allied
to the special promotion offered on draft Tetley’s Smooth and Stowford
Press cider, ensured that the night got off to a great start and kept
going well after the winners had been photographed.
With the early finish on the course, the proceedings
got off right on time at 6.30 p.m. having allowed for plenty of time for
the contestants to stop at a few watering holes to exchange stories of
the day’s play.
Stephen Beard thanked the various venue organisers in
the form of Len Jones, Steve Mascari and Glyn Evans and Russell Exley
for the pre-tournament promotion, the starters and the catering staff
and also gave a special grateful thanks to Russell Exley for almost
single handedly setting up the whole day and providing such a well
organised competition.
He then invited Russell to present the prizes, following which the
winning team captain, Bob Maloney, thanked the organisers and the rest
of the contenders for letting them take the top prizes back to the
Gosnells Golf Club in Perth, Western Australia.
Pledger top scores at Emerald
PSC golf from Mulligans Lakeside
Tuesday. March 9, The
Emerald, Stableford
Tuesday and it was off to Emerald where the green fee was
down by 50 baht. We had 2 flights with the split at 21 and under and the
course was found to be in good condition with quick greens.
Coming in first in A Flight was Allan Cassin (11) with 32
points ahead of Terry Phur (17) 31points in second. Kurt Persson (21) had to
settle for third place after losing out to Terry on a back nine count back
after he also finished on 31 points.
B Flight had very respectable scores, the best one coming
from Mike Pledger (23) with 40 points. Taking second spot on 37 points was
Alex Meldrum (36) and in third place was Phompinmon Seesa (32) with 32
points.
Near pins went to Allan Cassin, Tony Chetland and Keith
Hodges with 2. It was Terry Phur’s birthday and he gave caps to all the
N.T.P. winners.
Thursday, March 11, Khao
Kheow - Stableford
We traveled to the testing Khao Kheow course on Thursday
which we found to be in very good condition. We played the B and C nines and
whilst the greens on the B layout were fast and true, the C greens had all
been sanded.
We had only one flight which meant it would be tight for
the prizes and in first place was Steve Durey (19) with 32 points ahead of
Tony Chetland (18) 31 points and Ken Hole (15) with the same score but
losing out to Tony on count back.
The near pins were spread between Ian Hart Ken Hole and
Steve Durey, while one near pin not won (200 baht) goes into the fund for
the Banglamung boys home.
Note: Mulligans Lakeside plays golf generally on
Tuesday & Thursday and presentations are made at the course on Tuesday, with
Mulligans Lakeside hosting theThursday presentation. For more details on
scheduling etc, please call Ray on 081-935 8088 or Keith on 087-916 7171
Carole continues rich vein of form
PSC Golf from the Café Kronborg
Peter Blackburn
Monday, March 8, Royal
Lakeside - Stableford
It’s apparent that some of our golfing friends have
headed back to Europe and other parts of the planet as our numbers are
beginning to decline somewhat, but we still had a good turnout of 34 who met
at Café Kronborg on Monday, including newcomer Hakan Nilsson from Sweden and
the returning Ronnie Ratti on R & R from Korea.
‘The Admiral’ Dave Richardson, left, with Monday’s
winners Carole Kubicki & Ted Morris.
Although Royal Lakeside is a 70 minute drive from Pattaya
we knew that it was well worth the extra time to play this ever superb
course and as usual we weren’t disappointed. Arriving just before 0930 we
were invited to the first tee at our leisure and although we were unable to
utilize two tees, our first group hit off five minutes ahead of schedule at
0955.
It was hot of course but the stiff breeze, although
affecting some shots helped to cool things down somewhat on this beautifully
prepared golf course. The greens were in excellent condition and all in all
scoring was reasonably easy, particularly in A Flight. No delays at all
except for three stops for drinks saw us complete our round in the very good
time of four hours and ten minutes.
Veteran Ted Morris had an absolute day out and his 43
points was easily enough to win A Flight, with another fine score of 40
points from Richard Kubicki only enough to gain him second place. Paul Avery
finished third with Niels Hanson in fourth place. A count back saw another
veteran Don Richardson edge out Mike “Hunter” Gosden for fifth.
Replicating her husband Richard’s score of 40 points,
Carole Kubicki won the B Flight with Alan Ewing second and Leif Kirkgaard
third. Ulla Ravn finished fourth just ahead of Jan Lovgreen in fifth place.
The “Compass Award” was won by Graham Buckingham.
A Flight
1st Ted Morris (9) 43pts
2nd Richard Kubicki (12) 40pts
3rd Paul Avery (11) 39pts
4th Niels Hanson (15) 36pts
5th Don Richardson (10) 35pts
B Flight
1st Carole Kubicki (28) 40pts
2nd Alan Ewing (23) 37pts
3rd Leif Kirkgaard (20) 36pts
4th Ulla Ravn (38) 33 points
5th Jan Lovgreen (21) 32pts
Near Pins: No3 Richard Kubicki, No6 Don Richardson,
No12 Gerard Pierson, No15 Paul Avery
Long Putts: No9 Walter Schober, No18 Don Richardson
Thursday, March 11, Pleasant Valley - Stableford
Due to an injured thumb The Admiral was unable to take
his place in the field so we were left with 34 golfers ready to take on the
somewhat challenging and ever improving Pleasant Valley. We should have had
a field of 35 but our dear friend Kevin Dinan had a brain freeze and drove
out to Rayong Country Club instead. Leaving myself to “steer the ship”, we
departed Caf้ Kronborg right on time at 0815 and arrived at the course 50
minutes later. It was good to see the colourful Mr Walter Baechli back with
us after his month or so of serious cycling and John Swanson and Jerry
Garcia were also welcomed back into the fold.
The Admiral’s absence meant we were a threesome in the
first group and we teed off 25 minutes ahead of schedule at 0935 in perfect
conditions, not too hot but with a fairly stiff breeze. The course was as
usual looking a treat and the greens were excellent, but I am compelled to
make some negative comments regarding the caddies at this course. At least
half of the field made comment afterwards that their caddies were nowhere
near up to the standard that is expected. At least one of them had never
even walked this or any other golf course previously so obviously did not
have a clue and some others were merely there for the purpose of pulling the
bags. I understand that they have to start somewhere but surely the course
management can do what other courses do and have a proper training programme
for new caddies.
Our threesome “scorched” around the course in three hours
& forty-five minutes which included just one stop for drinks as the weather
was perfect as previously mentioned. The group following us was a whopping
one hour and ten minutes behind us at the finish. It was a fairly eventful
day all round, what with Kevin’s mix up, Mick O’Connor putting his scorecard
in the caddy evaluation box and our French friends in the last group leaving
the nearest the pin marker on the 13th green. Many
thanks to the course Starter who kindly drove out and retrieved it for us.
A Flight was well won today by Frenchman Gerard Pierson
with Peter Bye one point behind in second place. A count back saw your
humble correspondent finishing third ahead of veteran Don Richardson in
fourth place. The consistent Richard Kubicki ended up fifth.
Aussie Andre Van Dyk did it again by winning the B Flight
from the in form other half of the Kubicki golfing machine, Carole. A count
back saw Kris Helgasson finish third with John Vegeberg in fourth spot. A
count back saw another Frenchman, Joseph Bensoussan finish fifth with Graham
Buckingham just missing out.
The “Compass Hat” was presented by Stu Rifkin to Paul
Avery who lost on a count back to Stu. Good luck to Paul as he is returning
to Oz this weekend.
A Flight
1st Gerard Pierson (6) 37pts
2nd Peter Bye (12) 36pts
3rd Peter Blackburn (14) 35pts
4th Don Richardson (10) 35pts
5th Richard Kubicki (11) 34pts
B Flight
1st Andre Van Dyk (19) 39pts
2nd Carole Kubicki (27) 37pts
3rd Kris Helgasson (19) 34pts
4th John Vegeberg (21) 34pts
5th Joseph Bensoussan (19) 33pts
Near Pins: No5 Stu Rifkin, No8 Peter Blackburn, No13
Niels Hansen, No17 Patrice Bardy.
Long Putts: No9 John Swanson, No18 Kris Helgasson
Roger heads the field at Siam
Panita’s Golf Bar (Siam Golf Club Members Bar)
Monday, March 1, Rayong
C.C. - Stableford
Roger Rush stole the show at Siam Old Course last Friday
with a very commendable 38 points to finish just ahead of Geoff Couch
(36pts) with Garry Blackburne taking the third spot. It was the second time
in 2 weeks that Roger has taken the spoils at Siam, obviously his ‘new
handicap suits him. ... Keep putting those cards in Roger!
Friday’s winner
Roger Rush.
Now that the ladies LPGA competition has come and gone,
Panita’s Golf Bar can get down to some serious golf days every Wednesday &
Fridays at The Siam Old Course, open to all members and guests with a
starting time around 10.00 a.m. Just check in at Panita’s Bar on Siam
Country Club Road and register your name etc. (limited space).
Also look out next month for a weekly Sunday morning
Medal Day, again open to members and guests, with a starting time of 9.00
a.m., plus Panita’s Bar will be giving ALL participating Golfers a FREE meal
of the day after each event until the end of April ... so don’t miss out!
Wed., March 10
1st Nicky Falconer (13) 39pts
2nd Mark Thomas (5) 34pts
3rd Garry Blackburne (7) 30pts
Fri., March 12
1st Roger Rush (17) 38pts
2nd Geoff Couch (12) 36pts
3rd
Garry Blackburne (7) 35pts
Bob beats pain barrier to bow out in style
PSC golf from Lewiinski’s
Sunday, March 7, Green
Valley - Stableford
A Flight
1st Bob Newell (8) 40pts
2nd Dave Dobson 10) 39pts
3rd Seamus Cotter (0) 38pts
B Flight
1st Yui Bietry (13) 38pts
2nd Chaten Patel (14) 37pts
3rd Gavin Knox (13) 37pts
C Flight
1st Kathy Doody (19) 34pts
2ndJohn Warren (18) 33pts
3rd Jim Elphick (24) 31pts
Near Pins: No2 John Deardon, No9 Jim Bell, No12
John Deardon, No16 Jack Spencer
Unusually we are going to start with a couple of
apologies: Firstly, to Bob ‘Seamless’ Newell who, in last week’s report, was
forgotten to be mentioned as a twice defending club champion. Secondly to
our new champion, Blackpool boy Steve Mulberry for neglecting to mention
that it was he who lost out to Bob last year on an agonizing count back
decision.
Bob Newell.
Bob had a point to prove today, having blown his chances
of a hat-trick of club championship wins with an uncharacteristically
horrific third round. So he bowed out in style, winning the last day of the
tournament with a flawless 40 points that included two 2’s. However the 4
day glory and sweet revenge belonged to Seasider Steve Mulberry.
Dave Dobson finished runner in the championship and today
with a solid 39 points. Simon Spalding, playing off a handicap of zero and
just back from Oz hit the ground running to fire a super 38 points. That
equates to a 2 under 70 off the sticks.
B Flight was won by the red hot Yui ‘Sugar Babe’ Bietry
with 38 points. Chaten ‘Fast’ Patel was a shot back, but gained the second
spot with a count back verdict over Gavin ‘The Brylcream boy’ who came out
of a dire slump to fill the flight.
Kathy, another ‘Sugar Babe’, took the top prize in C
Flight on 34 points. Blackpool’s Plate winner, John Warren, was second a
shot adrift and ‘Jersey’ Jim Elphick and Steve Kilner fought out a count
back a further two shots back with the scales tipping in Jims favor for
third.
The Lou-innskis snowball was not claimed and is now worth
over six thousand baht
Monday, March 8, Khao Kheow - Stableford
1st Dirk Fleenor (22) 39pts
2nd Pat Hanafin (12) 36pts
3rd Peter Hynard (15) 34pts
While the Sunday night party was excellent, it did serve
to dent the golfing turnout of the society come Monday morning. So, it was a
depleted field that took on the ever demanding, yet always excellent A and B
nines lay out at Khao Kheow.
Texan, Dirk Fleenor led the boys out and led them back in
as he carded a solid 39 points to take top spot as the only man to break
par. Co. Cork’s Pat Hanafin matched his handicap to take second and Peter
Hynard and Marc Napier were a further shot back with Peter gaining the count
back verdict.
Pat Hanafin, Peter Henshaw and Colin Davis shared the
‘2’s pot.
Wednesday, March 10, Bangpra - Stableford
A Flight
1st Jim Brackett (7) 37pts
2nd Eddie Beilby (15) 37pts
3rd Tore Eliassen (15) 36pts
B Flight
1st Ivan Plunkett (20) 38pts
2nd Christy Knight (21) 38pts
3rd Lou Szigligeti (20) 37pts
I have said it before that we don’t get a chance to see
Ivan Plunkett often enough, but perhaps that is good for the field. Ivan,
who plays most of his golf with the Outback boys, raided the Lewiinski’s
coffers for the first prize in B Flight with a tidy 38 points. However, it
needed the aid of a count back over our regular Lewinski player, Christy
(good) Knight. Six to one shot (or should that be 7?) Aussie Lou Zig Zag
filled the flight a shot back.
It was count backs all the way in the ‘big boys’ flight
with ‘Big’ Jim Brackett coming out on top with 37 points to earn himself a
free taxi ride to the airport, at the expense of Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Beilby.
Tore Eliassen, Jon Huger and Pat Regan were all bunched together a shot back
but Tore took the count back with the best back nine.
Pat Regan, Ricky Farrell, Michel Ischer and Juerg Itten
shared the ‘2’s pot.
We are all glad to see Sat Nav back from his round the
world trip on a skate board.
Friday, March 12, Treasure Hill - Stableford
A Flight
1st Gavin Knox (11) 43pts
2nd Bill Shepley (14) 40pts
3rd Seamus Cotter (16) 37pts
B Flight
1st Sim Davis (24) 36pts
2nd Colin Davis (17) 35pts
3rd Christy Knight (19) 34pts
It was a case of family fortunes as the Davies family
ganged up on Christy (good) Knight, but Christy managed to grab some pocket
money as his 34 points gave him third spot in B Flight. ‘The Donkey’ was a
point better in second while ‘the pirate Sim of Treasure Hill’ as always
came out on top with a steady even par round.
The ‘big boys’ went bananas in the top flight as Gavin
‘The Brylcream Boy’ ravaged the course with a mighty 43 points for the day’s
honors. Bill Shepley posted a rock solid 40 points to gain second and Seamus
captain Cotter brought up the rear with a steady 37.
Gavin Knox, Mike Mcphee, Lou Szigligeti, Sim Davis and
Joe Hagen shared the ‘2’s pot.
Joe is taking a while to get back in the swing of things,
pity he never made it back to the bar as he would have copped 11,170 big
ones in the Lou-inskis free draw.
Note: Lewiinski’s is situated on Pattaya Land Soi 1, Beach Road Soi 13/3
near to Walking Street. Anyone wishing to play with us just pop in and add
your name to the list or call Colin on 089 826 0764. Transport is provided.
Roaring 40’s are order of the day
Golf from the Travellers Rest
Saturday winners Pat Quilavin, Wayne Harman, Michael
Prideaux,
Tewin Lamthong, Tristan Gilbert and Neil Bramley.
Barry Hooper
I am amazed but there is nothing out of order to report: just
a great week’s golf with great people on some great courses. However 40
points seemed to be the order required for a win as three division prizes
were taken with forty plus points during the week.
The first of them was on Monday at Plutaluang, in fact
there were two on the day. One came from Stuart James who must have been
gutted when he found out that Tony Amayo with his forty had beaten him on
count-back over the back nine by two. The next was on Thursday at Phoenix,
Mike McPhee returned a forty-two pointer to win Division 1. The last came
from Paul Quilavin at Khao Kheo on Saturday with forty-one to win Division
1.
Monday, March 8, Plutaluang - Stableford
1st Tony Amayo (17) 40pts
2nd Stuart James (28) 40pts
3rd Ian Dallas (11) 35pts
4th Larry Simpson (10) 33pts
The first outing of the week was to Plutaluang on Monday
where we had a good entry but just one full division and places down to
fourth.
In fifth and just missing out was Howard Taylor who lost
to Larry Simpson on count back. Third place went to Ian Dallas with his
thirty-five and then a count back battle ensued for second and first with
the honours going to Tony Amayo over Stuart James.
Only a single ‘2’ on the day from Carl Eisenkriev
Tuesday, March 9, The Emerald - Stableford
Div. 1
1st Tristan Gilbert (12) 34pts
2nd Bill McGarvie (11) 34pts
3rd Alan Thomas (8) 33pts
4th Mike McPhee (7) 33pts
Div. 2
1st Phil Battah (16) 37pts
Jimmy Merritt (29) 35pts
Roger Wilkinson (16) 32pts
John Merritt (14) 32pts
Tuesday was a trip to Emerald and as is normal at the
moment we had great numbers and two very full divisions.
The second division saw a win for Phil Battah with
thirty-seven points, ahead of Jimmy Merritt in second and Roger Wilkinson
who took third on count back over John Merritt.
Tristan Gilbert was the victor in the top flight with
thirty-four points and going one better than his previous Tuesday outing.
Bill McGarvie came in second, also with thirty-four but losing on count
back. Third place went to Alan Thomas after beating both Mike McPhee and
Brendan Moore another on count back.
Just the two ‘2’s recorded today from Mike McPhee and
Gerry Swan.
Thursday, March 11, Phoenix – Stableford
Div. 1
1st Mike McPhee (7) 42pts
2nd Neil Bramley (8) 38pts
3rd Mod Chaviraksa (11) 37pts
4th Alan Thomas (8) 36pts
Div. 2
1st Phil Battah (15) 38pts
2nd Jimmy Merritt (32) 36pts
3rd Roger Wilkinson (16) 35pts
4th Mike Rushant (13) 33pts
Thursday was our usual Thursday outing to Phoenix, this
time playing the Ocean and Mountain nines. We had a very big entry and two
full divisions.
The second division had Phil Battah at the top with
thirty-eight points, two ahead of Jimmy Merritt in second with third place
going to Roger Wilkinson at thirty-five.
A forty-two pointer from Mike McPhee was enough to win
the first division, Neil Bramley took second on thirty-eight and Mod
Chaviraksa came in third one point further back. These were some great
scores on a course that was playing long.
Three ‘2’s came from Mike McPhee (7th),
Tewin Lamthong (13th) and Roger Ison (17th).
Saturday, March 13, Khao Kheow – Stableford
Div. 1
1st Tewin Lamthong (9) 38pts
2nd Neil Bramley (7) 35pts
3rd Michael Prideaux (12) 34pts
4th Tristan Gilbert (12) 34pts
5th Mike McPhee (6) 33pts
Div. 2
1st Pat Quinlavin (14) 41pts
2nd Brad Dippie (20) 39pts
3rd Wayne Harman (17) 34pts
4th Pierre Ruggieri (29) 33pts
5th Robert Ledlie (20) 32pts
Saturday and off we went to our alternative weekend venue
of Khao Kheow. The entry numbers were good and we had two divisions (0-12)
and (13 up) with payouts down to fourth place in both.
Division 2 had Paul Quinlavin at the top of the list with
a great forty-one pointer. In second was Brad Dippie at thirty-nine and it
was five more back to third and Wayne Harman with thirty -four. Coming in
fourth was Pierre Riggieri with thirty-three.
Tewin Lamthong was top dog in the first division with
thirty-eight points and a full three back ahead of Neil Bramley in second.
Michael Prideaux took third spot with thirty-four after winning the count
back over Tristan Gilbert.
There was only the one ‘2’ today and all the plunder went
to Gerry Swan.
Note: If you want any further information about
the golf outings played by the TRGG, please contact Fergus Brennan on 086
056 7019 or call in to the Travellers Rest in Soi LK Metro.
Kelly on the march
Jomtien Golf with the IPGC
IMonday, March 8, Plutaluang
– Stableford
Following a heavy weekend to celebrate Miss Faa’s 30(+)
birthday and Kevin Tobins 1st anniversary, there were
only eight groups signed up on Monday so we just had the 2 divisions. We
were allocated the North and West courses which pleased everyone and the cut
today (with only one lady playing) was 6-17 in Division 1 and 18 plus in
Division 2.
The conditions were pleasant upon arrival with a nice
cool breeze blowing, and with some hard fairways encountered there were some
outlandish bounces from the drives on the first hole on the North nine.
Tom Novak recorded his best score for many months to win
Division 2 with 36 points after beating Terry Redding on a 20/18 back nine
count back. Jimmy Johnson (yet again) was in the frame in third place with
31 points.
Keith Hector came in with 38 points to win Division 1
with Peter Davies just one point behind in second. Ron Miller, in his last
game but one before his return to Minnesota, lost out to John McLoone on a
17/20 back nine count back for third place after they both scored 36 points.
As always in the last group out there were three nearest
the pin winners and of course no names mentioned: 3N Ted Gardner &Barry
Rawlinson, 6N Ted Gardner & Ray Thirtle, 3W David Phillips & Chris Hart, and
8W Bryan Rought & Tony Duthie.
There were no ‘2’s today in either division so a single
rollover to Wednesday at Pattaya Country Club.
Wednesday, March 10,
Pattaya C.C. - Stableford
Back to normality today with three divisions for the men
and of course the ladies competition as well. We arrived at the course to a
very gloomy and murky outlook in the surrounding area and many of our
players were expecting heavy rain but we were assured this would not happen.
The temperature was way below that of recent times and everyone enjoyed the
difference in the playing conditions.
Forty-two points was the highest recorded score of the
day and it came from Frank Kelly who took out Division 1 by 4 points from
Barry Stirling in second. Ron Miller lost out yet again on a count back,
this time 16/18, to the Sheffield boy now playing off 6, Andy Mills, who
took third after both players finished on 36 points. We are all still
waiting after Andy’s many wins and placings for the bell to be rung!
Ben Findon’s 38 points was the highest score today in the
second division, with Jim Connelly (of course) beating ‘Count back’ Burnie
18/16 for second place after they both finished on 36 points.
In the frame again was Jimmy Johnson who won Division 3
with 36 points ahead of Les Winch in second, one point behind, and Barry
Rawlinson in third who took a count back decision over Gordon Everingham,
Tony Holehouse and Tom Novak, all four players returning 34 points.
Smiling all evening and sitting with the girls was Miss
Nang who took first prize in the ladies division with 38 points. Mam Morel
was second with 34 and Miss Nut came in third two points behind.
Near Pins went to Mam Morel (2), Jim Connelly, Maurio
Vihasalo (2), Joe Kubon, Frank Kelly and Tony Duthie
There were four ‘2’s in Division 1 today from Frank Kelly
on the tough 16th, Maurio and Jean Morel on the 12th
and Barry Stirling on the tough 175-yd uphill 7th hole
where no ladies or any second division players reached the green.
Gabe wins one for the “guppy”
PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s
Thomas Cotton
Tuesday, March 9, Khao Kheow - Stableford
Thanks go to our captain, DB, for scheduling Khao Kheow
course again, one of our favourites (except for Steve Hamstad, who attended
never the less). The weather was fine and the greens were medium speed. We
played off the yellow tees, which makes the course a challenge and anybody
who plays to their handicap should be saluted.
Tuesday’s flight winners John Robertson and Brian Gabe.
In the evening, back at Markland’s roof top restaurant,
our babbling brook, DB, recounted the events of the day. I asked Brian Gabe,
our “A” Flight winner to what he attributed his success at KK. He responded
that he had wanted to “win one for the guppy”. Methinks he was referring to
his pet which had long since passed away. This sentiment brought tears to
all our eyes, especially visitor Tony Wickham, who himself has several
aquariums and is acquainted with the anguish following over-fed fish.
A Flight (0-18)
1st Brian Gabe 37pts
2nd Richard Kubicki 34pts
3rd Mashi Kenata 32pts
B Flight (19 up)
1st John Robertson 38pts
2nd Mike O’Brien 36pts
3rd Frank Pilkington 33pts
Near Pins: Frank Pilkington (2), Eddie Blackwell, Peter Whitehead
Long Putts: Eddie Blackwell
Bridge in Paradise : by Neil Robinson
Imagine you are
sitting in fourth seat. Everyone passes and it is up to you to decide
whether or not to open. Do you bid or do you pass with the eleven point
hand below?
S: KJ98
H: AK109
D: 9854
C: 10
Many bridge players
are familiar with the rule of eleven and the rule of twenty. The rule of
fifteen is less well known. It applies when you are trying to decide
whether to open in fourth seat after three passes. It states that, if your
points plus the number of spades in your hand add up to fifteen, then open.
It may sound a bit
arbitrary, but makes sense. If you are light on points, then you should
hold something in spades, because, if you open, then either the opponents or
your partner are likely to bid spades at some point (it being the boss
suit). If you cannot either frustrate your opponents or support your
partner in spades, then you will probably end up with a negative score.
This hand was played
recently in a duplicate game. At all but one table the hand was passed
out. Only at the table where the bidder used the rule of fifteen was this
hand opened. East-West were vulnerable and East dealt. The bidding was
brief:
East South West North
P P P 1D
P 1H All pass
North passed South’s
1H bid because South was a previously passed hand and North’s hand only just
met the requirements of the rule of fifteen. So 1H was the final contract.
This was the full deal:
S: KJ988
H: AK109
D: 9854
C: 10
S: AQ65 S: 4
H: 65 H: QJ
D: K632 D: QJ107
C: J63 C: K98542
S: 10732
H: 87432
D: A
C: AQ7
A low club was led to
the king and ace. Trumps were pulled in two rounds and a diamond led to the
ace. Then the ten of spades was led towards board and ducked all round. A
second spade was taken by the ace, but this was the first and last trick for
the defence (the only way for the defence to make a second trick is an
opening lead of the ace of spades and a spade continuation, ruffed by East).
Now declarer’s hand is
good (the low club can be ruffed on board and the queen of spades is marked
with West). As the cards lie, N-S can make a small slam, all on a deal
which most players passed out!
If you have bridge
questions, or to send me your interesting hands, please contact me at:
[email protected].
San Miguel Tuesday Darts League
The Fishing Gallery players pose with their trophies.
Final Standings (week 26)
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Team Played Won
Lost Diff. Pts.
Fishing Gallery 26 23
3 92 46
Crazy Eddies 26 22
4 130 44
Blue Mountain 26 20
6 66 40
The School 26
18 8 26 36
Yates Bar 26
13 13 13 26
Nervous Wreck 26 13
13 3 26
Jantha Coffee House 26 13
13 -4 26
Londoner 26 13
13 -21 26
Mee Chew Sports Bar 26 12
14 1 24
Danny’s Lounge 26 11
15 -22 22
O’Leary’s Sports Bar 26 10
16 -23 20
Streamline Bar 26 7
19 -61 14
The Lincoln 26 5
21 -89 10
Mac’s Bar 26
2 24 -111 4
Most Beer Legs:
Fishing Gallery (19) / Highest Finish: Toto (The School)
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