Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

200 Bowlers: Lek, Noodle & Ooy.

Noodle Russell bowled a 207 game and 550 series to lead Green Tree to a four point win over first place Brother D. Green Tree moved up from third place to second place.
Lek Reaper rolled a 525 series which included a 211 game to lead Canada to a four point win over Café Kronborg who dropped from second to fourth place.

VFW Post 9876 moved up from fourth to third place after taking three points from Bavaria. Ooy Pluemkamon led VFW with a 206 game, 556 series and Pao Orawan had a 533 series with games of 183, 170 and 180, Aht Johansson was best for Bavaria with a 534 series.
Indiana won all four points from Mitt in 2012 as all bowlers had trouble finding the strike zone on lanes eleven and twelve and scores were not very good.

Results & Standings August 31 (week 17)
Pos.	Team	Score	Standings
1	Brother D	0 - 4	42.5 - 25.5
2	Green Tree	4 - 0	38 - 30
3	VFW Post 9876	3-1	36.5 - 31.5
4	Café Kronborg	0 - 4	36.5 - 31.5
5	Bavaria	1-3	33 - 35
6	Indiana	4 - 0	32.5 - 35.5
7	Canada	4 - 0	27 - 41
8	Mitt in 2012	0 – 4	26 - 42

Crumpton Oaks Wednesday Darts League

Results & Standings August 29 (week 5)

Team	P	W	L	B/L	+/-	Pts.
Mee Chew Sports Bar	5	5	0	2	21	10
Irish Rover	5	4	1	5	27	8
Yates Bar	5	3	2	2	3	6
Jantha Coffee House	5	2	3	2	-3	4
Offshore Bar	5	1	4	2	-13	2
W. Tankies	5	0	5	2	-35	0
Results:  Mee Chew Sports Bar 5 v 4 Irish Rover, W. Tankies 1 v 8 Offshore Bar, Yates Bar 6 v 3 Jantha Coffee House

Crumpton Oaks Cider Monday Pool League

Finals Standings August 27 (week 2)

Division 1
Team	P	W	L	F	A	+/-	BP	Pts.
Links Bar	2	2	0	20	15	5	0	6
The Irish Rovers	2	2	0	20	15	5	0	6
Nicky’s Bar	2	1	1	19	16	3	1	4
The Butchers Arms	2	1	1	18	18	0	0	3
Easy R-Con Bar	2	1	1	16	18	-2	0	3
Sweethearts Bar	1	0	1	7	10	-3	0	0
Pook’s Bar	2	0	2	16	20	-4	0	0
The Caddyshack	1	0	1	6	10	-4	0	0
Results:  Easy R-Con Bar 10 v 8 Butchers Arms, Nicky’s Bar 9 v 10 Links Bar, Pook’s Bar 8 v 10 The Irish Rovers, The Caddyshack P v P Sweethearts Bar
Division 2
Team	P	W	L	F	A	+/-	BP	Pts.
Eor’s Bar	2	2	0	20	7	13	0	6
Hotties	2	2	0	20	8	12	0	6
The Stag’s Head	2	1	1	15	15	0	0	3
Offshore Bar	2	1	1	14	15	-1	0	3
TJ’s Bar	2	1	1	14	19	-5	0	3
The Drunken Duck	2	0	2	14	20	-6	1	1
Rabbi’s Elephant	1	0	1	5	10	-5	0	0
Mai’s Bar	1	0	1	2	10	-8	0	0
Results:  Eor’s Bar 10 v 5 The Stag’s Head, Offshore Bar 4 v 10 Hotties, Drunken Duck 9 v 10 TJ’s Bar, Mai’s Bar P v P Rabbi’s Elephant

British Bar Snacks Friday Pool League

Results & Standings August 24

Division 1
Team	P	W	L	F	A	+/-	Pts
Crazy Eddies	1	1	0	10	2	8	3
TJ’s Bar	1	1	0	10	5	5	3
The Butchers Arms	1	1	0	10	5	5	3
Sweethearts	1	1	0	10	9	1	3
Pooks Bar	1	0	1	9	10	-1	1
Links Bar	1	0	1	5	10	-5	0
Nicky’s Bar	1	0	1	5	10	-5	0
FCUK Inn	1	0	1	2	10	-8	0
Shoot Pool	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Results:  FCUK Inn 2 v 10 Crazy Eddies, Links Bar 5 v 10 TJ’s Bar, Nicky’s Bar 5 v 10 The Butchers Arms, Pooks Bar 9 v 10 Sweethearts
Division 2
Team	P	W	L	F	A	+/-	Pts
Offshore Bar	1	1	0	10	5	5	3
Old Thai Angle	1	1	0	10	8	2	3
The Stags Head	1	1	0	10	9	1	3
Mata Bar	1	0	1	9	10	-1	1
The Queen Vic	1	0	1	8	10	-2	0
The Ranch	1	0	1	5	10	-5	0
Biggyz Rest	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Mai’s Bar	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Irish Rover	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Results:  Mai’s Bar P v P Biggyz Rest, Mata Bar 9 v 10 The Stags Head, Offshore Bar 10 v 5 The Ranch, Old Thai Angle 10 v 8 The Queen Vic
Division 3
Team	P	W	L	F	A	+/-	Pts
Rabbi’s Elephant	1	1	0	10	2	8	3
Tie’s R Us	1	1	0	10	4	6	3
Connections	1	1	0	10	6	4	3
Hotties	1	1	0	10	8	2	3
Punch & Judy	1	0	1	8	10	-2	0
Buffalo Jacks	1	0	1	6	10	-4	0
Dean’s Bar	1	0	1	4	10	-6	0
Easy R-Con Bar	1	0	1	2	10	-8	0
Jolie Bar	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Results:  Connections 10 v 6 Buffalo Jacks, Dean’s Bar 4 v 10 Tie’s R Us, Easy R-Con Bar 8 v 10 Rabbi’s Elephant

WKD Tuesday Darts League

Results & Standings August 28 (week 21)

Team	P	W	L	B/L	Pts.
Londoner	21	18	3	15	36
Irish Rover	20	16	4	17	32
Roxy	21	15	6	15	30
Fishing Gallery	21	15	6	14	30
Mee Chew Sports Bar	21	13	8	8	26
Jantha Coffee House	21	12	9	9	24
Nervous Wreck	21	11	10	14	22
Yates Bar	21	10	11	10	20
Mai’s Bar	20	10	10	6	20
Crazy Eddies	21	9	12	12	18
Shoot Pool	21	9	12	7	18
Bernie’s Bar	21	3	18	9	6
W. Tankies	21	3	18	3	6
Buffalo Jacks	21	2	19	7	4
Results:  Bernie’s Bar 1v 6 Fishing Gallery, Irish Rover 8 v 5 Londoner, Jantha Coffee House 6 v 5 Crazy Eddies, Mai’s Bar 4 v 3 Buffalo Jacks, Shoot Pool 4 v 5 Nervous Wreck, W. Tankies 3 v 6 Mee Chew Sports Bar, Yates Bar 3 v 6 Roxy

The Pattaya 8-Ball Pool League

Final Standings August 20 (week 30)

Division 1
Team	Played	Won	Lost	For	Against	Diff.	Pts.
Shoot Pool B	30	26	4	316	134	182	82
Dean’s Bar	30	25	5	296	154	142	80
Shoot Pool A	30	25	5	278	172	106	80
KiK Bar	30	22	8	255	195	60	74
San Snack Bar	30	20	10	263	187	76	70
Old Thaiangle	30	19	11	238	212	26	68
Phimai Geordie	30	18	12	254	196	58	66
Crazy Eddie’s	30	18	12	234	216	18	66
Joy’s Paradise	30	16	14	242	208	34	62
Mee Chew	30	9	21	200	250	-50	48
Rising Sun	30	9	21	186	264	-78	48
Webby’s Star	30	9	21	180	270	-90	48
YoYo Bar	30	7	23	157	293	-136	44
Asian Nomad MC	30	6	24	177	273	-96	42
Buffalo Jack’s	30	6	24	160	290	-130	42
Parrot Inn	30	5	25	164	286	-122	39
Results:  Old Thaiangle 5 v 10 Shoot Pool A, Crazy Eddie’s 8 v 7 KiK Bar, Phimai Geordie 11 v 4 Asian Nomads, Webby’s Star 4 v 11 Shoot Pool B, Buffalo Jack’s 6 v 9 San Snack Bar, Joy’s Paradise 11 v 4 Mee Chew, Parrot Inn 14 v 1 YoYo Bar, Rising Sun 5 v 10 Dean’s Bar, Rising Sun 8 v 7 Joy’s Paradise.

Jeff Cordiero and Paul Taylor take the medals

IPGC golf from The Haven

Monday, August 20, Bangpra - Stableford
CSS 72
1st David Lowe (6) 34pts
2nd John Wood (23) 32pts
3rd Barry Winton (5) 30pts
4th Shuichi Kodaka (16) 29pts
5th Mike Dabanovich (11) 28pts
As always the Bangpra course proved to be a stern test with the greens as ever extremely difficult when the player is faced with a putt from anywhere level or above the hole.

Paul Taylor.

David Lowe took his first win out of The Haven with a solid round that contained just two three pointers but no blank holes which was good enough by two to win the day.
John wood took advantage of an outstanding last eight holes that saw him amass all of his eighteen points for the nine to claim his highest placing on this trip, ahead of Barry Winton in third place as the latter could not manage to keep any consistency in his game for a change.

Shuichi Kodak struggled along with all the day’s contenders but did just enough to take fourth place to push Mike Dabanovich down to fifth as the latter had an up and down day that included five three-pointers, five one-pointers and four blank holes.
In keeping with the difficulty of the course on the day there were no 2’s in either division.
Back at The Haven there was a farewell for H.E. Patrick Scullion returning to the grindstone in Cyprus.

Wednesday, August 22, Khao Kheow B & C - Stableford
CSS 75 NC
1st Shuichi Kodaka (16) 33pts
2nd Don Everett (21) 31pts
3rd Al Rolnik (18) 30pts
4th David Lowe (6) 28pts
5th Seppo Sadeharju (23) 28pts
6th Rodney Hayes (14) 28pts

Another very tough day for all the players with the CSS for the day going out three shots as the day became not counting for upward review of handicaps.

Don Everett.

Shuichi Kodaka performed the best, almost making the mark but blowing the tricky par three seventeenth, but he still hung on to win by two from Don Everett, who had started very slowly with just three points from the first four holes but then steadied the round by scoring ten points from the last three of the front nine and would have won with a better finish to the back nine.

Al Rolnik, making his last appearance for a few weeks, slipped onto the podium in third spot with a round that owed much to application, as David Lowe won a multiple count back over Seppo Sadeharju and Rodney Hayes with a better 13 to 12 over the last nine with Seppo taking fifth place with a better 10 to 7 over the last six.
There were no 2’s in the first division but Don Everett cleaned out the second division pool including the rollovers.

Prior to the presentations there was a welcome back to Toshihiro Aoki and a farewell for Al Rolnik, who is returning to the USA for a few weeks.

Friday, August 24, Greenwood B & C - Stableford
CSS 72
1st Shuichi Kodaka (16) 35pts
2nd Toshihiro Aoki (27) 31pts
3rd Don Everett (21) 30pts
4th Konrad Klama (25) 28pts
5th Phil Stevenson (22) 27pts

At last the week produced a resemblance to par golf, but still not quite, as Shuichi Kodaka continued with his steady form to win easily from Toshihiro Aoki by four shots, having started extremely well at two under but slipped badly over the last three scoring just three points.

Shuichi Kodaka.

Don Everett took third just a shot adrift and two ahead of Konrad Klama, who made it onto the podium for the first time in fourth.
Phil Stevenson, having struggled all week, finally made a slight impact by taking fifth place.

Once again there were no 2’s in the first division but Toshihiro Aoki slipped one in from the edge to take the second division.

Before the presentations were made there were welcome backs for Konrad Klama unfortunately this time without Mike Sanders who is still recovering in Switzerland from a prolonged illness but is hoping to be back with the boys in Pattaya very soon.

Monday, August 27, Pattana B & C - Stableford
CSS 71
1st Don Everett (21) 37pts
2nd Shuichi Kodaka (16) 34pts
3rd Phil Stevenson (22) 32pts
4th Toshihiro Aoki (27) 32pts
5th Terry Hodgkiss (22) 29pts

Following a very difficult time a brighter week was in prospect as the group took on the B and C layouts at Pattana where the condition of the courses was found to be tip top.
Don Everett, having struggled to get near to his handicap in the previous week, put in a solid performance to take his first win of the week by three clear from the ever present Shuichi Kodaka as once again he slipped badly over the back nine scoring just 14 points.

Phil Stevenson did enough to take third place, while helping his playing partner win their four-ball match for the first time this trip, by winning the count back over Toshihiro Aoki having a better 16 to 13 while Terry Hodgkiss slipped into fifth another three shots further back.
There were no 2’s in either division.

Wednesday, August 9, The Emerald - Stableford
CSS 71
1st Don Everett (22) 38pts
2nd Shuichi Kodaka (16) 37pts
3rd Phil Stevenson (22) 33pts
4th Seppo Sadeharju (23) 29pts
5th Konrad Klama (25) 28pts

As the week progressed the scores were getting better all round as Don Everett took his second win of the week, sparking interest as to whether he could prevail in the Medal on Friday to be only the third player to win three in a week out of The Haven.
Once again Shuichi Kodak was to be found on the podium, this time in second spot, with yet another round that could have been better as he finished with 25 points from the last nine holes but had unfortunately started out with a nine that included three 3-pointers and four blank holes.
Phil Stevenson, who had just started to run into form as his holiday runs out, took third place with Seppo Sadeharju in fourth and Konrad Klama in fifth place.
In the 2’s there were no contenders in the first division but Shuichi Kodaka made up for the disappointment of not winning by taking the second division with the sole one of the day.

Friday, August 31, Phoenix (Lakes & Ocean) - Monthly Medals
Division 1 (Blue tees)
CSS 74
1st Jeff Cordiero (9) net 71
2nd Brian Libbey (10) net 72
3rd Siel Revels (5) net 76
Division 2 (White tees)
CSS 72
1st Paul Taylor (20) net 67
2nd Stephen Beard (22) net 72
3rd Konrad Klama (25) net 75

Jeff Cordiero played exceptionally well to take the August first division Medal with a three under the CSS for the day round that included a two and a back nine of three over gross, which was just sufficient to consign Brian Libbey into second place and deny him a second Medal in the current year’s series, having won his first in March with a score that was three shots worse than this time out as he finished with an uncharacteristic double bogey seven.

Seil Revels took third place with a round that did not include a six on the card.
In the second division Paul Taylor took his second Medal of the year and his second in succession, with an outstanding round that was his best return for over two years, as he has struggled to get back to fitness following a serious shoulder injury. His day’s return was seven better than his previous winning score over the same course.

Paul’s great round also ensured that Stephen Beard did not win his second Medal of the year as he returned a level handicap round and had to settle for second place ahead of a three-way count back for third that was won by Don Everett with a better 25.7 on the last six over Seppo Sadeharju with 26.4 and Konrad Klama with 27.7 after they had tied the back nine on 39.5 a piece.

At last the first division 2’s pool was taken with David Lowe and Jeff Cordiero getting one each while the second division was taken by Paul Taylor to add a silver lining to his brilliant day.

Before the presentations there was welcome back for Lyle Blaw and also a farewell for Toshihro Aoki after a short but successful stay.

Note: If you would like to play with The Haven group, you can contact mobile 082 219 0965 or call in to The Haven Hotel, at 185 Soi 13, between Beach Road and 2nd Road. All transportation to the course is arranged and you do not need to sign up prior to the day, but you should be there by 8.30 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on the days you wish to play. A schedule of courses to be played can be found on our web site at www.thehaven-hotel.com.

Pattaya 9-Ball Pool League

Results & Standings August 29 (week 12)

Team	Played	Won	Lost	Pts.
Cheers	12	11	1	33
Buddy’s Bar	10	9	1	27
Simple Simon	12	8	4	24
Irish Rover	12	6	6	21
George n Dragon	11	7	4	21
Rioja	12	5	7	19
Hotties	12	4	8	18
The Ranch	12	5	7	18
Roxy	12	5	7	17
Queen Vic	12	3	9	16
Moonshine	12	3	9	11
FCUK	11	3	8	10
Results:  Simple Simon 13 v 7 Rioj, FCUK 2 v 13 Cheers, Irish Rover 13 v 12 Hotties, Moonshine 13 v 6 The Ranch, Buddy’s Bar 13 v 8 Roxy, Irish Rover 13 v 12 Queen Vic.

 

Pattaya Monday Quiz League

Results & Standings August 27

		20-Aug		27-Aug		3-Sep		Total	Total
Pos.	Team	Sc.	Pts	Sc.	Pts	Sc.	Pts	Score	Points
1	Offshore Bar	80	8	88	10	0	0	168	18
2	Palmers	80	8	84	8	0	0	164	16
3	The Londoner	82	10	76	6	0	0	158	16
4	Cheers	76	5	72	5	0	0	148	10
5	Irish Rovers	76	5	62	3	0	0	138	8
6	The Ranch	68	2	72	5	0	0	140	7
7	Nervous Wreck	70	3	60	2	0	0	130	5
Percentage correct by round this week:
Geog.	Sport	History	Movies	Science	Reading	General	All	Average Team
53.10%	63.30%	85.70%	61.20%	83.70%	75.50%	89.30%	73.40%	Total:	73.4

Ciano chips in for glory

PSC Blue Moose Golf Society

Bill Thompson, left, with Ciano Glavina, center, and Gay on the right.

Monday, August 27, Pattaya C.C. – Stableford
Three groups of Moose golfers made their way to Pattaya Country Club on this overcast Monday. Fortunately the rain held off and the round was played without intervention.

Richard Hall brought along his son, Anthony, visiting from the UK, while Joe and Billy joined the 3 ladies in a 5-ball. Due to Jan oversleeping the group did not tee off until 8:00 a.m. Gay had new clubs to use because of scoring well the week before. No comments on the results.

Dale Murphy scored a new high of 43 points to come in first followed by Larry with 37 points.
Oiy had a birdie on the par 3 fifth with a 3 foot putt. She left a 4-footer three inches short on the same hole the second time around and had to settle for a par. Her score of 35 stableford points was good for third place.

Billy usually scores well on his first round of golf but not this week. The par 5 third hole took its toll on his score card with double bogeys each time he played it.

Wednesday, August 29, Green Valley - Stableford
The Blue Moose monthly trophy was up for grabs this Wednesday and the Moose golfers arrived at Green Valley with high expectations. Weather was great and the course was in good shape.

More discussions were had on the logic of the hole sequence – everyone was glad to not be walking.

Dale Murphy, the odds on favorite to win after posting several recent 40 point scores, had a letdown and came in with only 30 points. However, he did win the near pin. The winner with 35 points was Ciano Glavina who had a birdie, chipping into the hole from 50 yards. His score came under question since the last nine holes he had played at Emerald only produced 2 points. This was his first trophy win with the Blue Moose Golf.

Coming in second was Blue Moose owner Billy Thompson with 34 points who started slow before recovering with 8 pars in a row. Matt Millar came in third with 32 points.
Gay Wilanan, the Blue Moose Manager, presented the trophy to Ciano while Billy is still asking how? In the background Herbie was presenting his usual excellent spread for the remaining golfers.

Dale Murphy, left, with Larry.

The Highway to pleasant golf

PSC Golf from Mulligans Lakeside

Tuesday, August 28, Pleasant Valley - Stableford
Tuesday was our long awaited return to Pleasant Valley. While some groups have sworn off this course, we continue to visit because it is popular amongst our group. The condition of the course at the moment is good, with well grassed fairways & the greens running smooth.

Frans Olgers.

Owen Walkley (10) who has been showing some good form lately, continued his winning ways with a strong 39 points. The consistent Jeff Wylie (5) played solidly to record 37 points, after getting off to a rocky start.
Near pins went to Phill and Frans, the latter who had two and converted one for a nice birdie on hole #5.

Thursday, August 30, Khao Kheow - Stableford
Thursday saw us repeat our Tuesday’s trek along Hwy 7, turning off to Khao Kheow, with the A & C combination our test for the day. The course was in reasonable condition, despite there being several areas marked GUR, as course management tries to alleviate some drainage issues. The greens were running true and smooth, though not quite as speedy as they can be on occasions.

Jeff Wylie (5) played a bit up and down today, but still recorded 35 points, to lead the way from the unlucky Jonathan Pratt (17), who eventually finished with 34 points, although it could have easily been several more.

Near pins went to Frans, Phill & Jeff with 2.
Note: Mulligans Lakeside plays golf on Tuesday & Thursday, with ML hosting prompt presentations on both days. Call 089 094 1841 for scheduling or enquiries. Hope to see you there, cheers & good golfing!

McDonald stamps his mark on Green Valley

PSC golf from The Outback Golf Bar

Monday, August 27, Burapha - Stableford
With most of the regular Outbackers and friends way in Hua Hin, there was just a handful of players (7) on the A & B course at Burapha today, and no regretfully, no report.
There were no ‘2’s.
1st Tom Gingerich (16) 35pts
2nd Bob Lindborg (20) 34pts
3rd John Cunningham (6) 33pts

Tuesday, August 28, Pattaya C.C. – Stableford
It was the same story today at Pattaya Country Club as with Burapha on Monday, with a field of nine playing, which included four ladies.
Ian Heddle put a fine round together to score 39pts playing off 5, followed home by the day’s organiser, Dennis Persson on 38.
Ian Heddle had the only ‘2’ on the 7th hole.
1st Ian Heddle (5) 39pts
2nd Dennis Persson (20) 38pts
3rd Nigel Cannon (22) 37pts

Friday, August 31, Green Valley – Stableford
Our thanks to Joe Mooneyham who ran today’s competition at Green Valley for a relatively small field of 14.
Mark McDonald put a great round together, with an outward nine of 37 and a inward nine of 33, to score a gross 70, worth 41pts playing off a handicap of 3. Jack Butler was second with 36 with Pat Regan in third on 35.

There were two ‘2’s from Mark McDonald & Pat Regan.
1st Mark McDonald (3) 41pts
2nd Jack Butler (9) 36pts
3rd Pat Regan (13) 35pts
Note: The Outback Golf Bar is situated 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 call Jack on 087 941 2474.

Pierre ‘just like that’ Bietry

PSC golf from Lewiinski’s Golf Society

Sunday, August 26, Green Valley - Stableford
1st Pierre Bietry (13) 43pts
2nd Mick Beresford (17) 40pts
3rd Bob Newell (5) 38pts

The performances on customer friendly Green Valley foretold it was to be a week of outstanding efforts. Perhaps it was due to the excellent condition that the course finds itself in at the moment, or perhaps it is a winnowing of the competitors down to the battle hardened residents.
In any event, one didn’t have to look far for the man of the match as Pierre ‘the magician’ Bietry left the field spellbound with his magical 43 points (let’s see what trick Pierre has up his sleeve for the handicap sectary).
No one deserved to be more disappointed more than Mickey ‘nine holes’ Beresford who saw his stellar 40 points only good for second place. ‘Broad more’ Bob tidied up the flight eventually with a solid 38 points.
Bob was in overdrive as he stood on the seventeenth tee level to par off the stick, the wind blowing through his hair, one more good drive and surely the game was his. Sadly the wheels came of big time, a no scoring hole was followed by a single point on the last, and the rest as they say is history. More treatment required!
Dave Shelton and ‘the Donkey’ split the 2’s pot

Monday, August 27, Bangpakong - Stableford
1st Michael Prideaux (11) 39pts
2nd Colin Davis 37pts
A tidy yet passionate group due in part to some of the society hardcore members off on tour to Hua Hin with our friend’s from the Outback golf society, and to our back-to-back playing days, traveled up the No 7 highway to tackle the tough Bangpakong Riverside.
The ‘Donkey’ had to be happy with his 37 points, that is until all the lads came in and reveled that Michael Prideaux had a very commendable 39 points that gave him the top score of the day.
Michael also carded a 2 along with Aussie Paul Hack as they split the 2’s pot

Wednesday, August 29, Burapha - Stableford
1st Thierry Petrement (10) 39pts
2nd Steve Landholm (13) 36pts
Today’s venue was the well maintained Burapha, with the usual coupling of A+B or American Wood and British Link. Whatever the condition, whatever the nines, it seemed to agree with Thierry Petrement returning back to the society after a short holiday back home and carrying on where he left off, as his 39 points was the best of the day.
Thierry was three strokes clear of Steve Landholm and Sunday’s top man Pierre ‘the magician’ Bietry. Pierre’s tricks did not impress Steve however as he took the second place in the resulting count back.
Claude Harder, John Harney and the Aussie 2’s specialist Paul Hack shared the 2’s pot

Friday, August 31, Mountain Shadow - Stableford
1st Ed Wyckoff (9) 35pts
2nd Paul Hack (12) 34pts
It is not unusual that the field was challenged by Mountain Shadow and that no one matched their handicap. While the course measures an unthreatening 6276 yards, it is tree-lined to an extent unique on the Eastern Seaboard, sports a quartet of devilish par fives and is generally considered the most difficult par 72 layout in the area.

Tenacity and perseverance can count for a lot on a course like this and those were the attributes displayed by Ed ‘our man in the White House’ Wyckoff as he bested the field with 35 points. Aussie Paul Hack, continuing to impress, came second and gave notice that he is ready to do some damage.

Dave Shelton slotted home the only 2 of the day.
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.

Back in the old routine

The Pattaya Golf Society (IPGC) at Rabbi’s Elephant Bar

The Pattaya Golf Society played its one hundredth competition of the year on Monday, 27th August when the group visited Phoenix to play its monthly medal round on the Ocean and Lakes nines. The course is currently in excellent condition and an empty track made for fine progress.

After nine holes it became clear that two of the field were continuing their good form from the previous event and for one of them, Mr Len, it was his best nine hole total in years. Inevitably the gremlins got into his drive and he was held back in his charge.

Finishing in third place was a consistent Alan Walker with a steady net 74 and in second was Wichai Tananusorn who is slowly recovering his form after his annual visit to UK. The touch is back and his net 71 was a fine effort on the day. The winner, on net 69, was Mr Len despite losing five shots to his handicap on the final three holes.

There were no birdie ‘2’s and the free beer draw went to Bobby Shirkey, who was pipped to the Booby Bevy by Peter Allen after a mediocre debut round on the course.
It had been a good golf day at Phoenix for the Pattaya Golf Society.

Triple triumph at St Andrew’s

The Pattaya Golf Society made a rare trip to the Green Valley complex to play a stableford competition on the St Andrew’s course on Wednesday, 29th August. The course was wonderfully turned out with well grassed fairways and excellent greens.

As always the course demands accuracy and good management skills and those able to apply both found themselves in the frame. Unsurprisingly it was the lower handicappers who filled all the places with Mikael Andersson and Robbie Taylor sharing top place with 34 points, but Booby Shirkey and Johnny Larsson made good fists of it for the rest of the field with their 32 point returns.

There were no birdie ‘2’s, perhaps because of some tough pin locations on the par threes, seventeen especially being at the base of the slope which adds notoriety to the green.
The Booby went deservedly to the organiser whose promising front nine became no more than a memory after the turn when his legendary “power fade” contrived to go “awol” and dispatched him thrice into OB. Another little job for his hammer ... when he has time!

Purdie returns with victory

The Pattaya Golf Society ended August with a first visit of the year to Silky Oak, to play a stableford competition. The course is in fine condition but the greens are slow and a little bobbly, indicating the total under-use of the course. Why close the tees for a few hours every day from 9:30, when there’s revenue out there to be had? However, that didn’t stop a Thai group teeing off at 10:40, in full sight of the PGS group, forced to tee off an hour earlier.

The golf was good, indicated by an average return of 33 points, with Joe Niisato and Mr Len both going one better on 34 points for a share of second place, just one ahead of Wichai Tananusorn. The winner was Andrew Purdie, very recently returned from Australia, with 37 very competent points.

There were no birdie ‘2’s and Brian Shaw received the Booby Bevy for the low return of the day.

Silky Oak does not please everybody, opinions vary from “too contrived” to “too easy”, but at the end of the day successful golfers still have to manage the course, make the right shots, and nail the putts. Ask Andrew Purdie.

Sharples stays sharp

Phoenix Members G.O.L.F. Society

Tuesday winners pose with the staff at The Relax Bar.

Mike Gerrard
Once again the weather was perfect for today’s game, Tuesday, August 28, with clear blue sky with wispy clouds and a cool breeze. Just like we remember back in the ‘old country’ (well, maybe once a year!)

With the Mountain course still undergoing final preparation for the upcoming high season we tackled the Lake and Ocean course (my favourite two). That first hole on Mountain is getting a bit tough for us old codgers these days. In saying that the whole course was too tough for me today, so I just enjoyed driving round on the cart watching Paul Sharples demolish the course with a superb Gross 78, which after deducting his handicap of 11 left him with a net 67 to claim the first prize along with the prestigious Trattoria Italiana voucher.

In second place was Eamon Murtagh with a fine net 70 (this is normally good enough to win) and in third place was Richard Baldwin with a net 72, having the best back nine out of four on the same score.

Near pins were claimed by Paul Sharples, Eamon Murtagh, Graham Tebb while the lucky draw prizes (donated by our hosts The Relax Bar) went to Peter Harris, John (I never win the lucky draw) Bartley, Patrick Browne & Bob Neylon.

Anyone interested in joining in with our group should give me (Mike) a call on 087 091 7565. All you need to enjoy the lushness of the fairways at Phoenix at a reasonable price is an official handicap of no more than 28 and be of the Male gender.

Our next sea fishing trips are scheduled for 15th and 29th September. There are still a few places available, for a great day out on the ocean.

Keith conquers all on Hua Hin road-trip

Outback Golf Bar 2nd Syd LeBron Memorial Putter

Monday, August 27, Day 1 - Sea Pine

Winner Keith Allen, centre, flanked by runners-up
Barry McIntosh, left, and Dave Branigan.

With the advance party of Rosco & Capt’ Steve arriving on Thursday (23rd) followed by Pottsy, B1 (Bruce Milner) & Sel Wegner on Saturday (25th), the remaining 55 players and friends descended upon the City Beach Hotel and the Thipurai at strewn out intervals on Sunday (26th) afternoon.

It should have been a straightforward drive from Pattaya, particularly in this age of GPS but for some it wasn’t quite that easy, which included the General who came off at the wrong toll twice and should known better having driven here a number of times now (but he blamed Suzi, the vehicle owner, Dave the GPS owner, for turning off the commentary and Chad the navigator), so no doubt they will all be fined!

Then there was one other person, who shall not be named but somehow his GPS took him up the highway 2 towards Khon Kaen; some 1100km later at around 11.30 Sunday night, he arrived in Hua Hin.

Peter Rooke with his first hit of the day at Black Mountain.

Tina’s and the Pink Panther quickly became the favoured drinking establishments and with 60 Outbackers and friends roaming the small Soi’s here, you couldn’t go far with bumping into somebody you knew or were about to know.

Up early on Monday morning for breakfast and off to Sea Pine (The Army Recreational Centre) for a 9.30 tee time, just a short trip down the road (about 6km) going south and right on the beach.

The first drive of the tour was hit by Chad (Barry Chadbourn) exactly on time and off we streamed, playing from the executive tee (white) measuring around 6400 yards. It’s a bit of a daunting first tee shot with water in front and on the right and a bunker on the left but then you realise the hole is only just over 300 yards long, nevertheless a testing little start.

Ken Hole and Eddie Beilby talk about ‘what could have been’.

There’s one more hole on this side before ducking under the road for the majority of the course then returning to the seaside for the last four holes, with the 16th green right next to the sea and the 17th & 18th running right alongside; all very scenic.

The course seemed to vary in condition between the front and back nines; with the front side greens running very much better than the back nine, which still seemed quite new and the bunkers which had no sand on the front were too full and soft on the back but all in all worth about a six out of ten, as it did little to inspire and was fairly uninteresting with a couple of mickey mouse holes.

So to the golf, Jimmy Smiles, who was not eligible to win the overall tournament, posted the best score of the day of 43pts to win Div D by a massive seven points from the very last person to sign up for the tour, Barry McIntosh on 36.

Keith Allen, who’s usually more at home hacking his way round Pattaya Country Club with his good mate Jim Payne, surprised himself with a 38 to win Div C and said afterwards, “Well I’ve had my good round!” He was followed home by Mike Jeffreys (35).

Div B was taken by the ever-improving Jim Bryan with a fantastic 42pts to win from Adam Oyston (38) and Div A went to Kev Waycott (also with 38), who would find himself playing off single figures at the end of the tour, as he continued his purple patch of the last couple of weeks. Defending champion, Mark Reid, returned a fine 37 after beating Lloyd Shuttleworth on count back.

There were three ‘2’s from Jimmy Smiles (8th) and two more on the 17th from Rosco & Peter Rooke.

Div A (0-11)
1st Kev Waycott (10) 38pts
2nd Mark Reid (10) 37pts
3rd Lloyd Shuttleworth (6) 37pts
Div B (12-15)
1st Jim Bryan (14) 42pts
2nd Adam Oyston (15) 38pts
3rd Sel Wegner (12) 34pts
Div C (16-19)
1st Keith Allen (18) 38pts
2nd Mike Jeffreys (18) 35pts
3rd Suzi Lawton (18) 34pts
Div D (20+)
1st Jimmy Smiles (20) 43pts
2nd Barry McIntosh (20) 36pts
3rd Ed Delaney (24) 35pts

Tuesday, August 28, Day 2 - Black Mountain

It would be difficult to bring a group of 60 golfers to Hua Hin and not play the renowned Black Mountain course; the only problem is, the owner won’t stop fiddling with it. It’s been open since 2007 and there is still work going on, which is mostly cosmetic. As a result, there are many critics of the course but nevertheless this is a great layout and should not be left out of anybody’s schedule, provided the price (green fee) is right.

The weather was hot and mostly sunny as we teed off on time from the “65” markers, which are the old blue tees, with Ray Dell striking the first ball of the day. Later in the round we had the only rain of the tour, which lasted about 20 minutes, briefly flooding some of the fairways and greens which quickly drained away, causing little more than 30 minutes delay in total.

The top score of the day came again from Monday’s surprise winner of Div C, Keith Allen, with a massive 43pts, which when added to his first round total of 38 put him well clear after two days, with a total of 81pts. General Jack played better than he has for a long time to record a 39 to take second place in the same division with Mike Jeffreys third on 38.

Div A went to Dave Branigan, with a net one over par of 35pts followed home by Paul Greenaway (34); whilst Peter Rooke won Div B with 37 from Craig Matthews on 35.

Barry McIntosh moved into second place overall (total 76pts) with a fine 40pts today, winning Div D by two from Brian Maddox (38) and Ed Delaney (34).

There were seven ‘2’s from; Ray Dell & Eddy Beilby (3rd hole), Jan Eriksen & Paul Greenaway (8th hole), John Fitzgerald (14th hole) and Keith Allen got two on the 3rd & 8th.

Div A (0-11)
1st Dave Branigan (9) 35pts
2nd Paul Greenaway (7) 34pts
3rd Jeff Calrow (11) 32pts
Div B (12-15)
1st Peter Rooke (15) 37pts
2nd Craig Matthews (15) 35pts
3rd Keith Buchanan (15) 33pts
Div C (16-19)
1st Keith Allen (18) 43pts
2nd Jack Moseley (19) 39pts
3rd Mike Jeffreys (18) 38pts
Div D (20+)
1st Barry McIntosh (20) 40pts
2nd Brian Maddox (20) 38pts
3rd Ed Delaney (24) 34pts
 

Thursday, August 30, Day 3 - Banyan –

So the showdown of the 2nd Syd LeBron Memorial Putter was once again at the beautiful Banyan course, where they look after us so well and the course is always in tip top condition. Today was no exception but they (the management) were thrown into slight disarray, as our start sheet had changed from the one sent to them the day before (Weds) and changed another three times, before we teed off; even then we failed to get it right leaving a three-ball near the back of the field, as somebody failed to show, without so much as a phone call!

So our field was reduced to 55 but got away on time (9 a.m.) with as usual, the leaders going out last; the weather was great and the greens slick and tricky to read.

As the round progressed the swirling wind strengthened to become quite a factor on the back nine but it didn’t stop Mike Gosden firing an excellent 40pts to win Div B, playing off 12. Behind him there was a gap of seven then four players all with 33pts, headed by Craig Matthews on count back.

There were another three players tied up also on 33pts in Div A, this time behind the winner, Dave Branigan with 39; whilst Div C and Div D went to Andrew Robinson (37pts) and George Bishop (38pts), respectively.

There were another eight ‘2’s from Keith Allen & Keith Buchanan (hole 4), Dave Branigan, Rosco & Kev Waycott (hole 15) and Art O’Connor, Sugar Ray & another one for Kev. (hole 17).

Div A (0-1)
1st Dave Branigan (9) 39pts
2nd Lloyd Shuttleworth (6) 33pts
3rd Rosco Langoulant (10) 33pts
Div B (12-16)
1st Mike Gosden (12) 40pts
2nd Craig Matthews (15) 33pts
3rd Ray Dell (12) 33pts
Div C (17-19)
1st Andrew Robinson (18) 37pts
2nd Charlie Ayres (19) 36pts
3rd Sugar Ray Handford (18) 34pts
Div D (20+)
1st George Bishop (20) 38pts
2nd Ed Delaney (24) 37pts
3rd Brian Maddox (20) 33pts

So another great tour down in Hua Hin, where our numbers alone reflected the growing popularity of golf in this area. Welcome to all the new guys to an Outback tour and I hope you all enjoyed it and thank you to the golfing committee for all their help and to Micky & Dah for driving the Outback buses.

We return here in March 10th 2013 for the 2nd Hua Hin Handicap, information about which will be published as soon as the high season rates for the hotels and golf courses are made available.

So congratulations to Keith Allen (113pts) who held it altogether to retain his five shot lead to win the tournament from Barry McIntosh (108pts) and Dave Branigan (106pts).

For a full list of the overall scores, go to www.outback golfbar.com.

Allidi wins Growling Swan Monthly Mug

PSC Golf from The Growling Swan

Stephen Newton, J J Harney, Peter Grey & Mike Allidi.

Peter Blackburn
Monday, August 27, Bangpra – Stableford
Once more we had a good field of 20 golfers who were looking forward to re-visiting what is now known as the ‘Monkey Course’, Bangpra. Stu “Heineken” Rifkin took everyone by surprise when he turned up 35 minutes early and some of us partook of the free tea & coffee at The Growling Swan while Stu popped down the road for his brekky.

We welcomed Alan “Jaidee” Trannekar from Denmark and Mick Beatson from Gove in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Stephen Newton, Tony Campbell & Stu Rifkin.

With all present early we headed off in 2 mini vans 5 minutes ahead of schedule at 8.25 am and after a 40 minute trip arrived at Bangpra where it once more seemed rather quiet. Sure enough, after waiting for a three-ball to tee off we managed to send our first group away 25 minutes before our allotted tee time of 10.00 am. The weather was terrific and fairly mild for this time of year and as usual the golf course was looking a treat.

After telling myself since early morning to make sure I leave the ball under the hole on the notoriously quick greens I promptly put my third shot on the first green 20 feet above the hole and sure enough, started with a three putt. I was not on my own though as many of us fell for the same trick throughout the day most of the field struggled to come to terms with the greens which resulted in some fairly ordinary scores being recorded.

We proceeded at a good pace completing the front nine in just over 2 hours but as the weather become hotter things slowed down somewhat and after delays on a couple of tees we managed to finish the round in four hours & fifteen minutes. It was a very enjoyable round of golf on this challenging layout which is still one of the best around and whilst the scores were not very good for most of us there was certainly one player who excelled on the day.

With the good field it enabled us to have 2 grades with four podium spots in each. A Grade was for handicaps 0 to 20 and B Grade for 21 and over. We had nearest the pins on all the par threes which were sponsored by Stephen Newton, Peter Bye, Scott Lobenwein & Tony Alcorn. We also had longest first putts on the 9th & 18th greens which were kindly sponsored by Secrets Night Club.

Showing up early certainly did the trick for Stu “Heineken” Rifkin who was a runaway winner of A Grade with 40 points, 8 points ahead of yours truly in second spot. Alain “Inspector Clouseau” Taddei (17 point back nine) came third with 31 points, beating Takeshi Hakozaki (16 point back nine) on a count back.

In the B Grade Stephen Newton’s 32 points was good enough to give him a win with Max “Two Corsets” Bracegirdle in second place on 28 points. Scott “Chun” Lobenwein was third with 27 points and Graham “Grunter” Buckingham completed the podium with 26 points.

A Flight (0-20)
1st Stu Rifkin (16) 40pts
2nd Peter Blackburn (11) 32pts
3rd Alain Taddei (18) 31pts
4th Takeshi Hakozaki (11) 31pts
B Flight (21+)
1st Stephen Newton (30) 32pts
2nd Max Bracegirdle (25) 28pts
3rd Scott Lobenwein (31) 27pts
4th Graham Buckingham (21) 26pts
Near Pins: 2nd – Peter Bye; 8th – Stu Rifkin; 12th – Stu Rifkin; 17th – Paul Sharples
Long Putts: 9th – Bernie McCart; 18th – Peter Blackburn

The winner of the Compass Cap (awarded to the player with the worst score on the day) was Tony Campbell who then wore the cap with pride for the next few hours. Deefa the Dog’s master, Hunter was away on a trip so Toddy took him for a walk & collected many donations to charity from our generous Growling Swan crew.
It was then back to The Growling Swan for some coldies and post mortems of the day’s events whilst looking forward to the next golf outing in 3 days time, the third Growling Swan Monthly Mug.

Thursday, August 30, Mt. Shadow –Monthly Mug/Stroke
The Growling Swan was “abuzz” this morning as we assembled in anticipation of competing for the third Monthly Mug at the challenging Mountain Shadow. It was a great turnout, just 1 short of our maximum of 24 and there were a couple of new faces in Paul Quinn and JJ Harney who were made to feel most welcome. Sadly we were saying farewell to Mick Beatson who will shortly be returning to Gove on the Northern Territory of Australia and Graeme Preston who is returning to Melbourne, Australia.

Three mini vans were required and as everyone was on time or early, including Stu “Heineken” Rifkin again, we departed the G.S. a couple of minutes ahead of schedule at 8.28 am and proceeded down No. 7. We arrived 45 minutes later to find the course reasonably quiet and for a change we were told that we would have to start on the 10th tee. We later found out that this was due to the greens on the front nine having to be cleared of the recent sanding.

Of course the day’s event was a stroke round and all were reminded of that prior to tee off and our first group managed to get away 12 minutes early at 9.48 am. The weather was once again terrific and at first not too hot and as usual the course was in very good shape with the greens on our first nine, the back one, very quick with some tricky pin positions.

None of our group were playing well but we hung in there and finished the first nine in just over 2 hours with no hold ups to speak of. It started to warm up during our second nine which did not improve our golf at all and Buckers in particular was having his own private battle with all the par fives, which is of course telling in a stroke round. We had a quick stop for drinks half way through our second nine and finished the full round in the decent time of four hours & twelve minutes.

Once more a good field it enabled us to have 2 grades with four podium spots in each in addition to the overall Monthly Mug Winner. A Grade was for handicaps 0 to 18 and B Grade for 19 and over. There were also 3 golfers without current handicaps and their scores were calculated using the Callaway Scoring System.

We had nearest the pins on all the par threes and longest first putts on the 9th & 18th greens. Our thanks go out to the sponsors of these novelty awards and they were The Growling Swan, Stephen Newton, Fred Dineley, Sandy Leiper, Mick Beatson & Tony Alcorn.
That fine golfer Mike Alldi shot 74 gross, net 73 to take out the third Growling Swan Monthly Mug. The winner in A Grade was JJ Harney with a net 74 and in a count back on net 75 Alain “Inspector Clouseau” Taddei (net 35 on the back nine) finished second from Stu “Heineken” Rifkin (net 41 on the back nine) in third spot. Martin Todd was fourth with a net 78.

In the B Grade Stephen Newton finished on top with a net 77 with Graham “Grunter” Buckingham (even after a 14 on the par five 3rd) second with a net 83. Another count back was required to separate third & fourth, both with net 85 and Kae (net 43 on the back nine) shaded out Graeme Preston (net 45 on the back nine). The winner of the Callaway Grade was Mick Beatson with a net 73.

Monthly Mug
1st Mike Allidi (1) net 73
A Flight (0-18)
1st J J Harney (11) net 74
2nd Alain Taddei (18) net 75
3rd Stu Rifkin (15) net 75
4th Martin Todd (7) net 78

B Flight (19+)
1st Stephen Newton (30) net 77
2nd Graham Buckingham (21) net 83
3rd Duanjai Tusadad (36) net 85
4th Graeme Preston (24) net 85

Near Pins: 5th – Takeshi Hakozaki; 8th – Mike Allidi; 15th – J J Harney; 17th – J J Harney
Long Putts: 9th – Bernie McCart; 18th – Peter Blackburn
The winner of the Compass Cap for worst score of the day was Max “Two Corsets” Bracegirdle who unfortunately had to go home before presentations due to illness but kindly left the customary donation to charity for receiving the award.

Back at The Growling Swan for presentations we thanked mine host, Peter Grey, for sponsoring the event and also providing a delicious chicken supper for all present. It was then down to the serious business of downing several coldies and as usual lots of fun & laughter.

Note: Growling Swan Golf welcomes golfers of any persuasion – low & high handicappers alike, female golfers and beginners. We generally play Mondays & Thursdays, meeting at The Growling Swan (formerly The Bunker Bar) in Soi Chaiyapoon at 8.00 am with transport departing at 8.30 am. For bookings or more information please contact Peter on 0806 351 386 or email to [email protected].

Pattaya Wednesday Quiz League

Results & Standings August 29

Pos.	Team	15-Aug	22-Aug	29-Aug	Total
1	Rest Stop	3	3	3	9
2	Palmers	3	3	2	8
3	The Londoner	3	3	1	7
4	Cheers	1	3	3	7
5	Queen Victoria	3	1	2	6
6	Nervous Wreck	1	1	3	5
7	Offshore	1	1	1	3
8	Shagwell Mansion	1	1	1	3
Results:  Cheers 89 v 84 Offshore, Nervous Wreck 84 v 78 The Londoner, Palmers 80 v 80 Queen Victoria, Rest Stop 100 v 74 Shagwell

Max factors in monthly medal

PSC golf from The Golf Club

Steve Ellison
Monday, August 27, Green Valley (White tees) – Stableford
1st Alain Pelsherbe (16) 38pts
2nd John Pierrel (15) 38pts
3rd Fred Brent (7) 38pts
4th Don Bland (3) 38pts

The last week of August sets up for a busy week of golf with 4 first-class venues to close out the month. Today was an overcast day, which was a blessing as it dropped the temperature a couple of degrees. It has been hot this month, but today was not too bad and the steady breeze was an added bonus, especially for the walkers.

Max Scott, winner of the August monthly medal - and a new shirt.

There was a bit of water in the well groomed bunkers, but other than that the course was stunning, and in peak condition. The ball sat up in the fairways beautifully, the greens were fast and true, and the day went flawlessly.

Our visiting Parisian Alain Pelsherbe has been on a streak of late, and today he took top honours to claim first in a most unusual situation. We had four golfers that shot 38, and so the count back begins: three of them also had 20 on the back, so then we go to the 6 hole score and Alain just nipped the other lads for the win. Now Alain plays off 15 for the rest of his trip to Pattaya!

John Pierrel, tipped in this column last week, took 2nd and newlywed Fred Brent claimed 3rd as pal Don Bland rounded out the top of the results list, but could only muster a 17 on the back nine with his 38 total.

Tuesday, August 28, Siam Old Course (White tees) – Stableford.
1st Paul McNally (3) 39pts
2nd John McHugh (11) 39pts
3rd Mike Newbert (14) 39pts

Why does Siam make things so difficult? They have such a rigid, structured starting system you hardly have access to your own golf clubs to take to the practice green for a few putts. Yes, the course is spectacular and of course plays host to the Honda LPGA in January, but the boys just wanna have fun!

Friday’s top two, Brian Prudden and Steven Holland share a beer.

Why the driving range there does not open until 10:00 is yet another mystery, but we still keep coming back for the great golf course that it is. Clubhouse facilities are first rate and the sports day rate of 2,550 is fair for such a quality golf experience. But why is it we end up with less hair than when we started?

There was a member’s bounce happening here today and as the bankers say, local knowledge is priceless. A trio of 39’s by Paul McNally, John McHugh and Montauk Mike Newbert blew away the rest of the field. This course is one of the tougher tracks we have here in Pattaya and shooting a 39 will usually win on the day. Well played boys, especially to Mike as it was his first time here!

Speaking of great golf courses, we have a Bangkok Road Trip on the 19th and 20th of September playing the magnificent Alpine Golf Club (the best course in Thailand?) and Lam Luk Ka with an overnight at the ibis Nana. Pop in for details, it should be a great one!

Wednesday, August 29, Bangpra (White Tees) - Monthly Medal
1st Max Scott (4) net 70
2nd Martin Rock (10) net 73
3rd Brian Prudden (19) net73
4th Mick Bereford (17) net 75

This is a testing course for stroke play, but once in a while there must be a challenge to the game. The penultimate round in August is at one of our favourite courses in the area and played fast and furious.

Australian Max Scott is one of the best golfers to have played with The Golf Club; he plays off 4 and a very consistent clubman. He won by three shots, which is quite a score at Bangpra.
Solid as the proverbial, Martin Rock was second and steady Brian Prudden was once again on the podium in third while the natty Micky Beresford looked great shooting a 75 net to claim fourth spot. Brian has been playing with a bad wrist, but watch out next week as it seems to be all right now. He shoots his age on a regular basis, like I said, watch out!

Friday, August 31, Phoenix (White Tees) - Stableford
1st Brian Prudden (19) 44pts
2nd Steven Holland (17) 37pts

A smaller turnout than usual for the Friday event as we wind up a week of great golf and another month gets flipped over on our bar top P.S.C. calendar.

The Phoenix is one of the prettiest golf courses in Pattaya and the vistas over the putting green in the early morning light are spectacular. With the sunlight glinting off the mountainside Golden Buddha, the mist in the valley through the pines and palms make for a stunning Thai landscape. If you have never visited the temple complex that is also part of that lovely view, you are missing something special. We sometimes take for granted what a slice of heaven we have here in our Pattaya Wonderland.

Brian Prudden was once again not just in the frame, but all over the canvas as he did the rounds with a terrific score of 44 on the day. Brian (now off 17 after this round) has been playing some great golf and the Silver Tees are the preserve of the over 70’s at The Golf Club. Thanks for joining us, see you all next week, and keep it in the fairway!

Note: The Golf Club is located on Soi LK Metro. We play on Monday, Wednesday and Friday so come join us for a seriously fun day out. Just call 085 434 3377 or see our website www.golfclub pattaya.com and for more information mail us: pattaya [email protected] and see updates at www.facebook .com/golfclubpattaya.

Gaussa takes the title

PSC golf from Tropical Bert’s

The scribe, right, presents the ‘MBMG Golfer of the Month’ award to Mike Gaussa.

Derek Brook
Tuesday, August 28, Greenwood – Stableford
The question as we drove up to Greenwood was would it be a dry day or a wet day? On the way there we went through areas where we got wet, then it would dry up, but all around us the black clouds threatened. Only good thing was that we had a fair wind about, and the clouds that seemed to be over the course were moving quite fast.

This was the end of the month, so the MBMG Golfer of The Month award was up for grabs and as is usual we had three or four main contenders and it all depended who played well on the day. Mind, one or two of those with a chance fancied their prospects, especially those who had been playing well of late.

Booking in we were told that buggies were only allowed on the paths, so as we went to the start we knew it was to be a long walk. The test for the day was to be A & C so off we went, down the cart path. Sometimes it is a longer walk taking a cart than it is walking down the centre of the fairways, however as I do not usually hit the ball down the middle, so it can be a toss-up. Get a course with cart paths either side, now there speaks experience, and a wonky driver.

Tuesday’s top three with one of Bert’s finest.

It did not rain on the way around, we dodged the bullet, but the fairways were a no-run area, and greens were so slow the ball stopped half way to the hole. So we will do away with discussing the course, except to say it was difficult, and we all enjoyed our day out.

It was a busy drive back as the road was full of silly people going home after work. Yes, sorry to use four letter words but I mean … work! I used to have to do that, but it severely restricts your leisure time.

Back at Bert’s it was soon time for the results. The winner on the day was Dave Nicholson with 43 points. I had very cleverly put him with our two low handicappers as no one else wanted to be humiliated, but he rose to the occasion, well done Dave!

In second was Mike Gaussa, one of our MBMG potential winners, with 38 points. In third was Bob Watson with 36 points, off a 2 handicap, on count back over Joel Flor.

So the winner of the ‘MBMG Golfer of the Month’ title was Mike Gaussa who sealed it with his second place on the day. Well done Mike!
Near Pins: Mike Gaussa (3), David Nicholson

Phillips hits purple patch at Pattana

Jomtien Golf with the IPGC

Andy Mills, Harry Vincenzi and Linsay Phillips.

Monday, August 27, Green Valley – Stableford
There were some dark clouds in the distance over the hills as we approached this course but as always our undaunted group arrived early and we teed off 30 minutes ahead of our scheduled 10.00am start.

There was a lot of debating on the first tee regarding the re-structuring of the first four holes here; there were some positive comments and also some negative but it’s still a popular venue for the majority of our players.

We had six groups out today with the cut at 8-16 and 17+ and still in form the Yorkshire farmer, playing off 18 won division 2 with 36 points, well done Geoff Stubbs! Lee Casy was second two points behind and David Phillips was third on 32.

Keeping an eye on his 15 handicap over the past four months, Lindsay Phillips won division 1 with 35 points while the Welsh Wizard, playing off 10 , Dave Richards was second after beating Mikael Andersson and Wilf Latham on a 19/18/17 back nine count back as all three came in with 34 points.

Dave also birdied the 12th for the only ‘2’ in division 1 and there were two rollovers in division 2 to Pattana on Wednesday. In the end today the weather stayed fine and the course, especially the greens, were in great condition.
Near pins went to Mikael Andersson, Andy Mills, Dave Richards, Harry Vincenzi, Tom Novak (2).

Wednesday, August 29, Pattana - Stableford
As we checked in we were told the A course was still closed for renovation and we were allocated the B and C today, not everyone’s favourite starting hole but this did not reflect in the scores today. There were six groups out with the cut at 8-16 in division 1 and 17 plus in division 2.

Playing with us for the last six months, Lindsay Phillips, with a handicap of 15, scored 16 on the front nine and a remarkable 27 on the back to win division 1 with 43 points. The Sheffield boy Andy Mills, now off 7, came in with 38 points for second place and in third with 34 was Harry Vincenzi.

Alan Duckett from the Windmill here in Jomtien in Soi 5 took the top podium position in division 2 with 20 points on the front nine and 22 on the back, playing off 19. William Chang was second with 40 points and Willy Van Heetvelde took third with a meagre 35 points.
Near pins went to Andy Mills (2), Dave Richards (2), Alan Bissell, Rodney Howett, Adrian Shelley and ‘count back’ Burnie.

In the ‘2’s Lindsay Phillips birdied C2 and C7 and Tony Kay and Dave Richards the same to share the pot in division 1, while Burnie Sinclair shot a ‘2’ on C2 as well and took the rollover from Bangpra and Green Valley in division 2..
To our amazement, the renovations to the restaurant have still not been completed so we were back in the conference room again.

Friday, August 31, Eastern Star - Stableford
There was lovely cool breeze blowing as we stepped out onto the first tee and this continued throughout the round until the last couple of holes -perfect conditions today.
There was a warm welcome return to Cully Monks after two months back in Ireland but with no golf he was not in the reckoning today, but the geese on the 16th hole have multiplied since his departure.

Marty Rock won division 1 with 35 points, Jon Lay was second one point behind and Wilf Latham beat Mikael Andersson on a 19/17 back nine count back after they both came in with 33 points.

The organiser won Division 2 with 35 points, Tony Holehouse claimed second one point behind and the renowned Aussie chef, Mark Armstrong was third with 33 points.
There are no ‘2’s in any division today with a double rollover next week in division 1 and seven in division 2.

A new local rule has been imposed here at a Jomtien Golf - if you don’t drive past the ladies tee you need to treat the lads or lasses in your three or four-ball group on the day to a small beverage back in the clubhouse..

Cooney clobbers the field at Treasure Hill

PSC golf Bunker Boys @ The Ranch

Monday, August 27, Eastern Star – Stableford

August Golfer of the Month Gerry Cooney, left, with new boss Buff

Today we played our first game out of The Ranch bar, following a busy weekend of moving golf equipment from the Bowling Green, and we’d like to take this opportunity to thank Dave, Evelyn and the staff of the Bowling Green for looking after us during our 9 month stay there.

The chosen venue today was Eastern Star and 14 golfers turned out for the inaugural game from The Ranch (we’re not sure yet how many golfers turned up at the Bowling Green!). The course was generally in good condition, with the greens running somewhat faster than on our previous visit, and with the current promotion, the course offers excellent value for money.

There was no one in front of us and the round was completed in well under 4 hours, leaving ample time for refreshments in nearby Ban Chang before heading back to The Ranch.

Dave Keats had a memorable day, scoring 22 points on the inward nine to beat Gerry Cooney on the count back.

1st Dave Keats (28) 37pts

2nd Gerry Cooney (16) 37pts

3rd Colin Greig (9) 35pts

Near Pins: Gerry Cooney, Dave Keats and Geoff Cox (2).

Wednesday, August 29, Burapha A & B – Stableford

Sixteen golfers out today for our first visit in quite some time to the Burapha course. We elected to play from the white tees, which at 6,200 yards is somewhat shorter than our normal distance, and the scores on the day reflected that.

The course was in great condition, with the greens some of the best we have played on in recent weeks. All in all, everything was set for a high scoring day, and it was no big surprise that three golfers broke the 40 point barrier.

Geoff Hart led the field with a massive 44 points, followed by the fast improving Tony Robbins and Peter Habgood taking third. Tony’s second place finish brings him into contention for the hotly contested Golfer of the Month title, with five players separated by only two points, and with only one game remaining.

1st Geoff Hart (21) 44pts

2nd Tony Robbins (14) 42pts

3rd Peter Habgood (18) 41pts

Near Pins: Colin Greig, Bill Smith, Geoff Parker and Paul Smith

Friday, August 31, Treasure Hill – Stableford

Today was the big day for the contenders in the Golfer of the Month competition and the four leaders (who could all still win) were put in the same group for what was anticipated to be a close battle. The weather was overcast and we elected to play off the yellow tees on this testing course, so the stage was set for an epic contest.

In the event, former Bunker champion Gerry Cooney blew the field away with a superb round, scoring 21 points on the outward nine and 24 points on the inward. To top off the day, Gerry delivered the coup de grace in true champion’s style, finishing the round with a birdie on the difficult 18th hole. Congratulations Gerry and surely that handicap will be coming down soon!

PJ Redmond made a welcome return to the podium 11 points behind the champion and one point ahead of Reg Smart.

A special mention is due for Raleigh Gosney who injured his arm moving the golf lockers last Saturday and was unable to play golf this week – your absentee golfing mates owe you a beer.

1st Gerry Cooney (16) 45pts

2nd P.J. Redmond (24) 35pts

3rd Reg Smart (29) 34pts

Near Pins: Colin Greig, Geoff Parker, Tony Robbins and Takeshi.

Note: The Bunker Boys are a PSC affiliated golf society which now plays out of The Ranch bar on Pattaya 3rd Road, in front of the fire station, and almost opposite the Buffalo Bar. We play three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, so if you enjoy a fun day out, and a friendly but competitive golf competition why not come and join us.

We meet at The Ranch at 9 a.m. for breakfast and transportation, and new players are always welcome. Contact Buff on 086 046 5091 or 080 605 5663 for all enquiries. The society is also in the process of resurrecting our website which you can find at www.bunkersociety.com.

Winfield top scores for the week

PSC golf from Café Kronborg

Monday, August 27, Century Chonburi – Stableford
1st Mike Allidi 36pts
2nd Mike Winfield 33pts
3rd Ted Morris 31pts
4th Hugh O’Donnell 30pts

We were off to Century Chonburi with a travel time of 55 minutes, a smooth check-in and off the first tee 30 minutes early under partly sunny skies.

This is a long course with some interesting holes and was in decent condition considering the cheap green fee; there were even some bunkers that had been raked recently!
One flight today and Mike Allidi was the winner with 36 points (gross 73). Mike Winfield took second on 33 points, Ted Morris was third with 31, and Hugh O’Donnell came fourth on a count back over Daryl Evans, both 30 points.
Back in the building that serves as the clubhouse after a round of 3 hours and 45 minutes (3-ball), we welcomed Mark Graham from Fort Worth Texsas.

Thursday, August 30, Burapha – Stableford
1st Mike Winfield (23) 37pts
2nd Daryl Evans (21) 35pts
3rd Michael Padilla (22) 34pts
We were off to play the Burapha east course today, arriving in 30 minutes for a swift check-in and off the A1 tee 35 minutes early under delightfully sunny skies and a cool breeze. The course on the day was immaculate and is always a delight to play.
Back in the clubhouse after a very quick round of 3 hours and 40 minutes we welcomed Michael Padilla from southern California.
The winner on the day was Mike Winfield with 37 points ahead of Daryl Evans in second on 35 while Michael Padilla took third with 34 points.
Note: If you are looking for a game of golf with Café Kronborg, call Dave on 083 602 2117 or email [email protected].

Golfers and Ned Kelly

Travellers Rest Golf Group

Andy Rich

In major golf tournaments they say that Saturday is moving day, well not for the TRGG it isn’t, in fact Tuesday 4th September is moving day. You may recall that last week I reported that the TRGG was being forced to relocate again because of a major redevelopment to its present headquarters at the Bowling Green in Soi Xzyte. We shall now be based at the Valentine Guest House and Ned Kelly Bar in Soi Lengkee as from midday on Tuesday 4th September.

Seil Revels, left, winner at Phoenix and Fergus Brennan, winner at Bangpra.

For those of you trying to find us, just look out for the double fronted bar with a couple of large white golf balls outside the left hand entrance. All newcomers will be made very welcome and for all our regular visitors we hope you will find the new facilities to your liking.

On Monday 27th August the TRGG visited Bangpra, the monkey course, and found it in excellent condition. The winner on the day was Fergus Brennan (12) who shot a very respectable 35 points considering he has that dreaded golfers’ disease sha??ing.

Just as actors think it is unlucky to mention the word “Macbeth” golfers are the same when it comes to sha??ing. Once you have a problem with sha??ing it can return at any minute and can ruin your day. So if there are any sha??ing experts out there please contact Fergus Brennan at the TRGG and cure him of this terrible disease. He said he would do anything to never shank again.

Anyway back to Mondays results. Following Fergus home was Billy Allen (14) on 32 points and in third place was Richard Talbot (18) on 31 points.

Derek Thorogood.

On Tuesday 28th August we headed off to Khao Kheow to play the A and B courses. Now Khao Kheow is usually one of the very best kept courses around Pattaya but at the moment there are numerous ground under repair signs on a lot of the fairways, in fact they are like an outbreak of mushrooms, they are everywhere. I know repair work has to be attended to but perhaps it would be better if they closed one course at a time until the work was completed.

Michael Prideaux (12) managed to make the best of things and won with 35 points. John Goudge (6) was second with 34 points and Derek Thorogood (17) was third with 31.

Thursday 30th August saw the TRGG pay its regular weekly visit to Phoenix to play the Lake and Ocean courses. Judging by the scores returned, familiarity with Phoenix is breeding contempt because the three leaders of the competition shot far better than their handicaps.

Seil Revels (4) returned with 40 points to win outright from Michael Prideaux (12) who took second place on 39 after beating Michael Maguire (20) on count back.

On Saturday 1st September Mountain Shadow hosted the TRGG and that Australian chappie Derek Thorogood (17) (aka Ned Kelly) shot 40 points to ride off into the sunset with all the prize money. Jim Cleaver (13) was second with 37 and Ross Schiffke (14) was third with 32 points.

Good luck to all you golfing enthusiasts for the coming week!

Blown away at Sunday Softball

Norm Kisken rounds 3rd base.

Sunday Sept 2nd was breezy and mostly cloudy which made for perfect playing conditions for the 24 softball players who came to the Thai Polo Club for the weekly Pattaya Sports Club softball games.

In game one ‘Just Burgers’ pounded the ball to right field but allstar outfielder Darren Allcock handled every ball with ease. Dave Hyde from Canada joined the Just Burgers team and showed off impressive skills in his first softball game in Pattaya. Just Burgers was the international team for the day with players from Canada, Australia, England, Norway and Spain. Sunrise Tacos prevailed 14-10.

Ben Reiber’s home run blast.

Game two saw Sunrise Tacos get off to a strong start with Ben Reiber blasting two home runs over the center field fence. Ricky Roberts and Sean Gregory came through with some clutch hits. But Just Burgers batted around the order and scored 7 runs in the 5th inning. The international guys really came through and held on for a 13-11 win.

Game three was supposed to be the deciding game in the series. It was very close with time running out, and the weather started to look threatening. A little wind wasn’t about to stop play or so we thought. About 2 minutes later wind gusts of hurricane force blew umbrellas, tables and chairs, scoreboard, the outfield fence and anything else that wasn’t anchored to the ground. Some items were reportedly recovered later in the day in Rayong province!

Players ran for the clubhouse and more amber beverages that waited. So just like always the score didn’t really matter, it was all about a fun day out for some exercise and good times with the guys.

PSC Softball is always looking for new players regardless of skill level, experience or time away from the game. We have players of all ages and many countries, who enjoy an afternoon of fun and exercise with a bunch of great guys. We have some spare gloves and everything else you need, so come on out and check us out at the best softball field in Asia.

We play every Sunday at 12 noon at the Thai Polo Club. For more information check out the softball page at the PSC website www. pattayasports.org or call or email John Stockton at 089-932-5433 [email protected].

Mercedes–Benz Junior Golf Championships kick off this month

The 11th Mercedes-Benz Junior Golf Championships, which start this month will continue the trend of promoting both golfing skills and educational excellence. This season, golfers will be awarded extra bonus points for educational grades.

The winners from the Masters Final will go to on compete in an international junior golf tournament overseas, except for those in the 23 year and under class, where the winners will compete in a Thailand PGA Tour event.

The first qualifying round of the Championship will be held on 15-16 September at Royal Hills, Nakorn Nayok. There are a total of 4 age categories for boys and girls; 12 years and under, 14 years and under, 17 years and under and 23 years and under.

For a full list of the scheduled dates and courses or for more information, contact Pentangle Promotions Co., Ltd. on 02-311-3414-5 or go to website www. pentanglepromotions.com.

Stuvik clocks fast times at Czech race weekend

Sandy Stuvik on the grid at the Autodrom Most circuit in the Czech Republic.

Seventeen year-old Thai racer Sandy Stuvik arrived at the Autodrom Most circuit in the Czech Republic last weekend for the final official testing of the year, prior to the 6th round of the 2012 Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup

Sandy immediately showed his improved form as he set the 4th fastest time in the test and gave clear signs that he wanted to be included in the podium fight.

In Saturday’s qualifying session he secured P7 and P13 starting positions after struggling with finding the right set up balance in the car. The first of the 3 races then saw the Phuket born racer shooting up to 5th position and by mid race started pushing to overtake the car in front. Although faster than the cars around him, he lost out in the overtaking and instead lost 2 positions to finish in 7th place. Still the times from the race showed that the Thai driver had the fifth quickest car.

The punctured rear tyre from Race 2.

Sunday’s second race started well, but on the 2nd lap and already up to tenth position he was hit from behind by another car and consequently picked up a puncture. After a pit stop and new rear wheel, he rejoined the circuit just after the lead group and although a lap down, kept going faster that the leaders. In the end he could not secure any points, but took pleasure in the fact that he had set the third fastest time of the 33 cars.

In the third and final race Stuvik again started from 7th position but incurred a drive-through penalty for jumping the start. Rejoining the field in last position he started chasing down the cars in front and came all the way up to 17th place, before another car side-swiped the Thai and ended his race.

The team can take pride in the huge performance improvement shown of late by the young Thai driver, clearly indicating he will be a force to be reckoned with for a championship challenge in Europe next year. The hugely competitive Formula Renault NEC series ensures that any driver graduating in the top group will be a serious challenger in any championship.

The next and penultimate round of the 2012 season will be at the Zandvoort Circuit in the Netherlands on 20-23 September.

Sandy Nicholas Stuvik races for the Royal Automobile Association of Thailand and is sponsored by The Pizza Company, Singha Corporation, Dacon Inspection Services and Sports Authority of Thailand.

Beach Volleyball Olympic stars head to Bangsaen

City officials, tournament organizers and sponsors pose for a photo at a press conference held to announce the 23–28 October Beach Volleyball championship.

Thailand will host the last stop on 2012 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour. The tournament is called the Bangsaen Thailand Open powered by PTT and will be held at Laemtean, Bangsaen from 23–28 October. Thai fans will be able see over 60 teams in action including the cream of the women’s beach volleyball teams who competed in the Olympic Games in London. Admission is free and for the first time on the World Tour in Thailand, feature matches will be played in the evening under lights.

This year’s season finale has drawn the best women’s beach volleyball teams from around the world to Bangsaen; including current World Champions and Olympic bronze medalists, Julian and Larissa from Brazil. They will be battling it out for the year-end No 1 ranking with China’s Xue and Zhang Xi, who finished fourth in the Olympics and are the reigning champions of the Thailand leg of the World Tour.

Current World Champions, Julian and Larissa from Brazil.

Olympic silver medalists Kessy and Ross from the USA who are currently occupying the No 5 spot in the world rankings have also entered along with Olympic quarter-finalists; Cicolari and Menegatti from Italy, the Schwaiger sisters from Austria, Holtwick and Semmler from Germany and Kolocova and Slukova from the Czech Republic.

To date, 60 teams from 21 countries have already entered including; Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Norway, Russia , Slovak Republic, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, USA and Vanuatu. Entries are open until the end of September.

Thailand as host country is allowed 2 automatic slots in the main draw, which have been given to the 2 top teams; Radarong and Udomchavee and Sannok and Tenpaksee. The Thai teams have been successful in Asia, with Radarong and Udomchavee winning 3 Asian Tour events and the gold medal at the Asian Beach Games. Currently Radarong and Udomchavee are competing in the FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour event in Finland.

The Bangsaen Thailand Open powered by PTT is played over 6 days of competition. Matches start from 09.00 daily, with evening feature matches being played from 24–26 October.

The semi-finals on Saturday 27 October and finals on Sunday 28 October will be held from 16.00–18.00, with a “live” TV broadcast on both days on NBT and T-Sports in Thailand and internationally to over 700,000,000 households worldwide.

Supporting the main event are a number of activities including the PTT Schools Cup and PTT Beach Volleyball camps on the finals weekend and a large sponsor activity zone featuring sponsor booths, a beer garden and games and competitions for beach volley fans. Admission to the tournament is free throughout the week.

The Bangsaen Thailand Open powered by PTT is supported by the Sports Authority of Thailand, PTT Public Company Limited, Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization, Saensuk Municipality, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thai Beverage Marketing Co., Ltd, TOT Public Company Limited, FBT, Philips Lighting and T.P Link.

Umbrella sponsors of the FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour are Swatch, Mikasa and Descente.

For more information on the tournament, please contact Pentangle Promotions Co., Ltd at Tel: 02 311 3414/5 or via the website at www.pentanglepromotions.com.

Oz ticket on the line at national lawn bowls trials

Thailand’s elite lawn bowlers pose for a photo
at the Coco Club in Pattaya, Sunday, Sept. 2.

Last Saturday and Sunday saw the final lawn bowls trials held at the Coco Club in Pattaya to decide who travels to Australia to represent the country in the singles events at the upcoming World Bowls events in November and December.

Eight men and eight ladies played fifty-six matches on a round robin basis with the bowlers producing some fabulous ends as they stove to reach the magic number of 15 points for the win. One of the matches took an hour and a half to complete and ended with a 15-14 score-line.

Saturday started bright and early with the draw at 9.00 a.m. but play did not finish until 10.00 p.m.! Sunday continued in the same format to finish the remaining games by 2.00 p.m.
Ladies winner Tong and Mens winner Vinnai both scored 99 bowls from a maximum of 105 but still only won on count back over their rivals.

Four of the elite players are regulars at Coco Club where new players are always welcome and under 18’s play and receive free tuition from our in-house players on Saturday mornings. Call Sue on 087 135 8357 for details.

Ludovick double sees off Thai Port

Thai Premier League Football 2012 Season

A double strike by recently returned Cameroonian forward Ludovick Takam helped the ‘Dolphins’ of Pattaya United to a much needed 4-2 victory away at fellow strugglers Thai Port FC last Saturday.

Pattaya United’s two-goal hero, Ludovick Takam. (Photo/Pattaya United)

With the two teams occupying spots at the wrong end of the league table, the match took on extra significance and was a ‘must win’ encounter for both sides.

After surviving some early pressure from the home team, United got off to the perfect start at a sparsely populated PAT Stadium by taking an 8th minute lead through midfielder Rangsarit Sutthisa, who fired in a low free-kick that the Thai Port keeper made a hash of and could only lie prostrate as the ball crept into the corner of the net.

The goalkeeper’s blushes were not yet over though as he handed United a second goal in the 26th minute when he failed to keep out a tame left foot shot from Japanese defender Keisuke Ogawa.

Ludovick struck his first goal of the match just three minutes later to effectively put the game out of reach, as he evaded the offside trap and ran through to calmly stroke the ball into the far corner of the net.

United might have been in cruise control at this stage but the home team gave themselves a lifeline just before halftime as Anusak Laosaengthai stole through the heart of the Pattaya defence to fire the ball past Narit and reduce the deficit.

After the break, United spurned some good openings to regain their three goal cushion and when Thai Port forward Kritsada Sakeaw pulled another goal back on the hour mark, the panic bells were starting to ring for the visiting ‘Dolphins.’

Have endured some disappointing results of late though, this time United were not to be denied and Ludovick showed great composure to round a defender and slot the ball home for his second goal late on to seal maximum points for the visitors. Thai Port had a couple of half chances towards the end but they were unable to convert and the match finished 4-2 in Pattaya United’s favor.

At the top of the table, Muang Thong United maintained their 10 point lead with a 2-1 win over Bangkok Glass while Chonburi FC remained their closest challengers after they put three goals past Chainart on Sunday.

Pattaya United’s next fixture is on Saturday, Sept. 8 at home to Army United at the Nongprue Stadium in Pattaya. Kick-off is at 6 p.m.

Thai Premier League Results& Standings (Sept. 2)
Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Pts
Muang Thong United	25	18	7	0	31	61
Chonburi	25	15	6	4	22	51
Buriram United	25	12	10	3	22	46
BEC Tero Sasana	25	11	6	8	0	39
Army United	25	9	11	5	3	38
Bangkok Glass	25	9	10	6	14	37
Esan United	25	8	11	6	1	35
Osotspa	25	10	4	11	3	34
TOT	25	7	10	8	2	31
Wuachon United	25	6	12	7	-3	30
Chiangrai United	25	6	10	9	-9	28
Pattaya United	24	6	9	9	-5	27
Samut Songkhram	25	7	6	12	-11	27
Chainat	25	5	11	9	-13	26
Thai Port	25	5	8	12	-18	23
BBCU	25	4	10	11	-13	22
Police United	24	4	9	11	-9	21
TTM Chiangmai	25	2	10	13	-17	16
Results:  (Sat 01/09/12) Thai Port 2 - 4 Pattaya United; Buriram United 1 - 0 TTM Chiangmai; Samut Songkhram 0 - 0 Chiangrai United; BEC Tero Sasana 2 - 2 Police United; (Sun 02/09/12) Bangkok Glass 1 - 2 Muang Thong United; Chainat 0 - 3 Chonburi; Wuachon United 0 - 0 TOT; Esan United 1 - 1 Army United; BBCU 0 - 0 Osotspa

Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

Crumpton Oaks Wednesday Darts League

Crumpton Oaks Cider Monday Pool League

British Bar Snacks Friday Pool League

WKD Tuesday Darts League

The Pattaya 8-Ball Pool League

Jeff Cordiero and Paul Taylor take the medals

Pattaya 9-Ball Pool League

Pattaya Monday Quiz League

Ciano chips in for glory

The Highway to pleasant golf

McDonald stamps his mark on Green Valley

Pierre ‘just like that’ Bietry

Back in the old routine

Sharples stays sharp

Keith conquers all on Hua Hin road-trip

Allidi wins Growling Swan Monthly Mug

Pattaya Wednesday Quiz League

Max factors in monthly medal

Gaussa takes the title

Phillips hits purple patch at Pattana

Cooney clobbers the field at Treasure Hill

Winfield top scores for the week

Golfers and Ned Kelly

Blown away at Sunday Softball

Mercedes–Benz Junior Golf Championships kick off this month

Stuvik clocks fast times at Czech race weekend

Beach Volleyball Olympic stars head to Bangsaen

Oz ticket on the line at national lawn bowls trials

Ludovick double sees off Thai Port