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Dolphin’s robbed by ‘ghost’ goal in Korat

Pattaya United midfielder Rapepat Nakphet (left) attempts to shield the ball from Nakhon Ratchasima’s Kraikiat Beadtaku (center) and Shota Koide (right) during their Thai Division 1 football match at the 5th December Stadium in Korat, Saturday, Oct. 4. (Photo courtesy Pattaya United FC)

Pattaya United put up a spirited display against Division 1 leaders Nakhon Ratchasima last Saturday but were ultimately undone by a contentious 65th minute goal from Korat’s Dantrai Longjamnong.
In front of a boisterous crowd of just under 18,000 spectators at the 5th December Stadium in Korat, the home team not surprisingly started out the strongest but the Pattaya defence remained resolute throughout a first half that offered little in the way of goalmouth action at either end of the field.
Early in the second half Korat had the ball in the Pattaya net twice in quick succession but on both occasions the ‘goals’ were correctly ruled out for offside.
The talking point of the game came just after the hour mark when Longjamnong headed the ball towards the Pattaya goal from a corner kick only to see it headed off the line and onto the crossbar by a United defender. The referee and linesman immediately signaled a goal but replays later suggested that the ball had at no point crossed the goal line.
It was a cruel blow to the United players who had nullified most of Korat’s attacking threat and were looking like coming away from the game with at least a point. United created some chances of their own late in the game as they chased an equalizer but luck was not on their side on this occasion.
The win gave Korat a convincing lead at the top of the table but left United at the lower end of the standings and with a few anxious matches to negotiate to secure their Division 1 status for next season. United’s next fixture is on Sunday, Oct. 12 when they entertain visiting Saraburi FC at the Nongprue Stadium in Pattaya. Kick-off is scheduled for 4 p.m.

Thai Division 1 Standings – Oct. 5
Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Pts.
Nakhon Ratchasima	30	17	9	4	25	60
Siam Navy	30	15	8	7	14	53
Saraburi	30	13	12	5	14	51
Bangkok	30	12	14	4	14	50
Chiangmai	30	13	10	7	15	49
Krabi	30	13	7	10	7	46
Ayutthaya	30	13	6	11	2	45
BBCU	29	12	8	9	4	44
Ang Thong	29	10	13	6	14	43
TTM Lopburi	29	9	13	7	0	40
Roi Et	30	10	8	12	2	38
Pattaya United	30	11	5	14	-11	38
Trat	30	10	7	13	8	37
Phuket	30	9	10	11	-3	37
Nakhon Pathom	30	6	15	9	-2	33
Phitsanulok	30	7	9	14	-23	30
Khonkaen	29	5	9	15	-20	24
Sriracha	30	0	3	27	-60	3

K-1 World Max Final in Pattaya this weekend

Buakaw Banchamek (Sombat Banchamek) will be aiming to become the first Thai fighter to ever win three K-1 championships.

The world-renowned K-1 World Max Final will take place in Pattaya on Saturday, Oct. 11. It will be a historic day for Thailand’s fans to witness local favourite Buakaw Banchamek going up against Enriko Kehl at the Indoor Athletics Stadium, Pattaya.
K-1 boxing focuses mainly on clean fighting, respecting the specific set of rules such as no wrestling and no throwing elbows; holding and kneeing are allowed only once.
Buakaw, a former two-time K-1 Champion (2004, 2006) at the 70 kg weight class, will be competing for his third championship title for this prestigious event. Eriko Kehl, from Germany, is known to be an exceptional fighter having defeated many Thai fighters previously including Nonsai Sor Sanyakorn, BerNueng Topkings boxing, and Jao Chalarm Chatkanokyim.
The two fighters went head-to-head once already towards the end of 2013 in an event called “Max MuayThai” in Khon Kaen province where Buakaw came up big and claimed his victory with a unanimous decision.
Aside from the main event between Buakaw and Eriko, the event will feature many other interesting bouts. To name a few; Paul Daley vs Mohamad Ghaedibardeh, Li Yankun vs Andre Dida Amade, Maximo Suarez vs Tural Bayramov, Andre Kulebin vs Lee Sung-Hyun, Superbon Banchamek vs Janrob Poompanmuang, Prakaisang Kaiyanghadow vs Cherngrob Poompanmuang Windysport, and Kongsiam Tor. Pitakchai vs Payakburapa Por. Burapa.
Action at the Indoor Athletics Stadium starts at 18:00 and tickets can be purchased at all branches of Thai Ticket Major or at the stadium. Prices are set at 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 5,000, and 10,000 THB per ticket. Live broadcast via Channel 7 will be between 22:30-24:30.
For more information go to facebook page: www.facebook.com/k1thailand.

Pattaya Sports Club Bowling League

200 Bowlers: Tue, Tao, Kran, Yeow & La.

There was some excellent bowling last Friday with three 600 plus series bowled and eight 200 plus games. No teams changed their position in the standings with four weeks left in this league.
First place Indiana continued their winning streak but they did not gain on the pack. Indiana won three points from Green Tree as both teams bowled well. La Montgomery had a 572 series with two 202 games and Preecha bowled a 565 series with games of 181, 194 and 190 for Indiana. Green Tree was led by Tao who bowled a 575 series with games of 188, 170 and 217 and Noodle Russell had a 501 for Green Tree.
Second place Canada won three points from Brother D. Tue Pettae led Canada with a 601 series and games of 187, 202 and 212.
Bavaria remains in fourth place and closed on the leaders after winning all four points from VFW Post 9876. Wade Meyers bowled a 547 series with games of 195, 180 and 172 and Ooy Pluemkamon had a 518 series for Bavaria. Yeow Gale bowling as a Pacer had a great 601 series with games of 214, 163 and 224.
Kran Nielsen bowled a 608 series with games of 177, 254 and 177 and Somrit bowled a 532 series to lead Café Kronborg to a four point win over Balloon.
Roy bowling as a Pacer rolled a 506 series and Hannu had a 504.

Results & Standings Oct. 3 (week 26)
Pos.	Team	Score	Standings
1	Indiana	3 – 1	66 – 38
2	Canada	3-1	61 - 43
3	Bavaria	4 – 0	60.5 – 43.5
4	Green Tree	1 – 3	51.5 – 52.5
5	VFW Post 9876	0 - 4	49 - 55
6	Balloon	0 – 4	48.5 – 55.5
7	Café Kronborg	4 – 0	41.5 – 62.5
8	Brother D	1-3	38 - 66

Thailand’s women cricketers impress as Pakistan win Asian Games gold

Stylish batsman Nattaya Boochatham has taken over as Captain of the Women’s National Cricket Team.

Richard Lockwood
Thailand’s women cricket team, winners of two cricket tournaments over the last two years, took to the world stage again last month as they took part in the women’s 20-over cricket competition at the recently completed Asian Games. The girls have become firm favourites in Thailand where they won competitions at 25 and 40 overs in Chiang Mai and were hoping to win a medal in Incheon, South Korea, which would have been another real breakthrough for cricket in the Kingdom.
Thailand made an impressive start to the competition by defeating Malaysia by nine wickets in their opening match. The Thai girls bowled well and fielded magnificently to restrict Malaysia to a total of just 49 for 8 in 20 overs and the top three in the batting order saw their side home with only one wicket down.
Nattakan Chantam, still only 18 years old, is making quite a name for herself in international cricket with a string of match-winning performances and finished with the outstanding figures of 4-0-6-4 with no fewer than 20 dot balls.

Thailand’s women cricketers impressed at the 17th Asian Games.

Nattaya Boochatham captained the side against Malaysia in the absence of Sornnarin Tippoch and also took the responsibility of opening the batting and was there to score the winning runs. Now against a stronger Nepal side in the second round she did it again, captaining the side to see Thailand home by six wickets and a place in the quarter-finals.
Nattaya has developed into a left-hander with an impeccable technique and enormous powers of concentration and she has shown that these are still important attributes even in 20-over cricket, particularly in low-scoring encounters. She has done the almost impossible in taking the place of Sornnarin Tippoch as the rock on which Thailand women’s cricket is being built.
The girls could take pride at their ninth consecutive victory at this level as they have confirmed their reputation as the best side in ACC women’s cricket.
With China and Sri Lanka already through to the semi-finals, Thailand faced Pakistan in the third quarter-final of the women’s cricket competition. A late change in the schedule mean that the Thai girls faced defending champions Pakistan rather than Japan, which was scant reward for winning their group so impressively.
The start of the match was delayed by overnight rain and the contest was reduced to 14 overs aside. When play finally got underway Thailand began with an all seam attack and restricted the opposition to 37 for 2 after 7 overs. Pakistan lost their third wicket in the eighth over as Bismah Maroof was run out for 16 as the Thai fielding continued to shine.
Thailand had acquitted themselves well in the field and had competed on even terms with Pakistan for the first 10 overs of the match. The difference in quality began to tell however as runs flowed at the end of the innings and Pakistan finished on a strong 97 for 5 in their 14 overs, with 42 runs coming in the last four overs.
Chasing 98 to earn a place in the semi-finals Thailand struggled throughout with the bat, the exception again being Nattaya Boochatham who reached 17 as she took her tournament average above 50. The Thai team could only reach 46 for 7 in their 14 overs and Pakistan had won by 51 runs and would face China in the semi-finals.
Thailand’s women cricketers had looked the part in their opening two matches in the Asian Games but once again found the step up in class too much. It was their fourth defeat in as many matches against the same opposition and once again showed the difference in quality between playing in ACC competitions, where Thailand have ruled supreme, and then facing a full member country which has been playing regularly in ICC competitions. Thailand’s women’s team are an improving side but so are Pakistan and the gulf in class remains significant.
The Pakistan team went on to retain their Asian Games women’s cricket title as they bowled out China for just 37 in the semi-finals and won by nine wickets, then they overcame Bangladesh in the final in a match decided by the Duckworth Lewis method. Pakistan took the gold medal, Bangladesh the silver and Sri Lanka the bronze.
Thailand need to play more matches against this standard of opposition if they are to progress further in the future but the girls can again be proud of their efforts here in South Korea.

Pattaya United teach football to Kamphaeng Phet students

Pattaya United manager Songyot Klinsrisouk (2nd left) led the 90 selected youths in the training program.

Jetsada Homklin
Ninety northern youths recently headed south to take up sports as an alternative to using drugs at a camp run by the Pattaya United Football Club.
Coaches and trainers from both Pattaya and Chonburi FC’s ran the Oct. 1 camp for Kamphaeng Phet province youths at the Nongprue Stadium.
Pattaya United manager Songyot Klinsrisouk, with leading Thai football athletes including Sarawut Fuengkaen, Pathipat Amatontree and Wacharapong Buasri, offered a two-hour lesson on all aspects of the game.
The program, run with the National Command Center for Drugs for the second year in a row, pointed students from Kampaeng Phet Sports School and other provincial youths toward football as a way to spend their free time instead of using drugs.

City pay penalty for Rooney’s costly miss

Bangkok Casuals Football League Div 1

Pattaya City line up before their match against Londoner in Bangkok, Saturday, Oct. 4.

Pattaya City kicked off their league season with a well contested battle against a powerful Londoner side at the Arsenal Centre of Excellence in Bangkok last Saturday. But City were left ruing a woeful penalty miss by last season’s player of the season, Tommy Rooney.
City, losing 1-0 in the 2nd half, had a glorious chance to equalize, but Rooney (100% in penalty takes so far this season) stubbed his spot kick weakly into the arms of the Londoner goalkeeper.
The day started with a multitude of problems as City stalwart Rod Torrie couldn’t make the game as he was suffering from a severe bout of Ombrophobia. Many people think that Ombrophobia is a made up disease (fear of rain) but the symptoms are very clear. People who suffer from Ombrophobia have an “Inability to think or speak clear, uncontrollable feelings of panic, anxiety or dread, have an inability to track back in defence, and like to moan at people for a bad pass.”
City left back Shane said “To be honest I thought Ombrophobia was a load of rubbish, but it must be true – Rodders suffers from all the symptoms – I think we should get him some counseling.”
Manager Terry commented, “Now I’ve heard of Ombrophobia, I am thinking it is contagious, as I am pretty sure all the team has got it!”
Pattaya, despite the setback of Rod Torrie, started the game in bright fashion. Luke Turnill smashed a 30-yard pile-driver that narrowly missed. At the other end, Harry was in impeccable form making a couple of sharp saves against Londoner’s speedy striker.
Richie Ruthless was in imperious form at the back as he tightly marked winger Scholley, even though he had a yellow card for tugging the Londoner flyer.
Unfortunately for Pattaya, Londoner managed to get a winner in the second half through good work from the centre forward Beale. It was the first time he escaped from man of the match debutant Chris Wilmott all afternoon and slotted from a tight angle.
It was a terrific display of determination shown by City. Bobby typified this by courageously playing through an injury he sustained from a vicious kick by a 12-year old in a mid-week game. Manager Terry went onto say, “Bobby showed terrific mental strength even lacing up his football boots today, as not many lads would get over the embarrassment of getting beaten up by a school kid. I know he pulled out of a few challenges today, but let’s face it – he is from Yorkshire!!”
When questioned about the choice of penalty taker, Wilcox went onto say, “I’ve never seen Tommy Rooney move so fast, apart from when it comes to running away from his bar bill. He wasn’t meant to take the penalty, but unfortunately we are paying him 5 baht per goal and he wasn’t going to let anyone else have it.”
Pattaya City would like to thank Pattaya Rent a Car, I- Rovers, Gecko Properties, Thai Visa, KPK foods, Asia Backpackers and Puma for their sponsorship in this year’s league. If anyone is interested in playing football at an amateur standard, please contact out Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pattayacityfootballclub.

‘Buffalo’ Bill & Fletch on top at KK

PSC Golf from The Growling Swan - 2014

David Fletcher, Phil Taylor & Bill Steinman.

Peter Blackburn
Monday, Sept. 29, Khao Kheow - Stableford
The very popular Khao Kheow was the venue for the first competition of this week and we had 26 golfers signed up to take up the challenge.
We welcomed back Bob Akapita from Darwin, Col Hopkins from Brisbane and Rick Forrest, Bob Cannon, John Mills & Brendon Cope from Perth, Western Australia and also said farewell to Stu Mann who will shortly be returning to Canberra.
We assembled at the Starter’s point where we were told it was to be C & A nines in that order. As there was no-one directly in front of us on C1 our first group, a three-ball, got away 10 minutes before our booked time of 10.00 am.
It was very hot and steamy with very little breeze but the course was in great shape and the greens in superb condition. We completed the C nine in just under 2 hours and then had to wait as we had caught up with the Thai group of four in front but it was a welcome break as we were struggling with the humidity.

Alain Taddei, Bob Akapita & Mike Gosden.

A couple of holes into A nine the thunder & lightning started and the rain came but it was not too bad and didn’t hold us up much but we were waiting several times for the group in front. Just as we were putting out on the last hole the heavens opened again with a heavy downpour but it didn’t last too long so the groups behind us were not affected very much.
It was a tough day on a challenging course with just 2 golfers playing to their handicap or better and the winner in A Division was “Buffalo” Bill Steinman with a fine 38 points, 1 point ahead of Keith “Kissy” Buchanan in second place. With three people on 35 points a count back was necessary which resulted in Martin “Toddy” Todd (19 point back nine) finishing third from Greg Bates (17 point back nine) in fourth spot and Neil King (16 point back nine) just missed out.
Fresh from winning the Monthly Mug the week before David “Fletch” Fletcher was victorious in B Division with 35 points and Roy “Plums” Dayton was second with 32 points. Another count back was required as there were three golfers on 31 points and the result was that John Mills (19 point back nine) finished in third place from Stu Mann (16 point back nine) in fourth spot and Rick Forrest (12 point back nine) was the unlucky one.
The Growling Swan NAGA Award was won by Phil Taylor.
Division A (0-14)
1st Bill Steinman (10) 38pts
2nd Keith Buchanan (14) 36pts
3rd Martin Todd (8) 35pts
4th Greg Bates (12) 35pts
Division B (15+)
1st David Fletcher (34) 35pts
2nd Roy Dayton (26) 32pts
3rd John Mills (20) 31pts
4th Stu Mann (22) 31pts
Near Pins: A5 – Keith Buchanan, C3 – Bob Akapita, C8 – Bill Steinman
Long Putts: A9 – Ebrahim, C9 - Peter Blackburn
Thursday, Oct. 2, Green Valley – Stableford
After a late withdrawal due to sickness and one “no show” we were left with a field of 26 golfers who were keen to tackle the Green Valley Golf Course.
There were several welcomes including Kurt Eric Persson & Seesa Phompinmon back with us again, Freddy Starbeck playing with us for the very first time, Peter Bye who had just returned from the Philippines, Bob Maloney from Perth with Wayne Waywood from Collie in Western Australia and my son, Matthew Blackburn here from Perth for a week’s holiday.
The weather was fine but cloudy and we assembled at the first tee awaiting a couple of groups of Korean lady golfers but nonetheless were able to get our first four-ball away right on schedule at 10.00 am. The ladies did not hold us up so we proceeded at a good pace and the golf course was in very good condition with excellent greens which were mostly very quick and we completed the front nine in just on two hours.
During the second nine the weather took a turn for the worse and there was much thunder & some lightning but the rain held off until we were walking off the eighteenth green – dodged the bullet once again. The groups behind us were not so fortunate and there were several delays in play but all were able to complete their rounds. Despite the weather it had been very enjoyable and once again the company was great.
Mike “Hunter” Gosden returned to form and was the winner in A Division with 39 points and another in form golfer “Buffalo” Bill Steinman was second on 37 points. A count back was required to determine third spot as there were 2 golfers with 34 points and it was Peter Bye (19 point back nine) who prevailed over Bob Maloney (18 point back nine).
In B Division an outstanding round by Alain “Inspector Clousseau) Taddei which enabled him to compile 43 points (26 points on the front nine) saw him declared the winner and there were three golfers on 39 points vying for second & third places. The count back resulted in veteran Ken Hole (20 point back nine & 14 points on the last 6 holes) taking second spot from Sandy “Cindy Lauper” Leiper (20 point back nine & 13 points on the last 6 holes) in third place with Adrian Schmidt (19 point back nine) just missing out.
The Growling Swan NAGA Award, went to Bob Akapita.
Division A (0-14)
1st Mike Gosden (13) 39pts
2nd Bill Steinman (10) 37pts
3rd Peter Bye (14) 34pts
Division B (15+)
1st Alain Taddei (15) 43pts
2nd Ken Hole (16) 39pts
3rd Sandy Leiper (35) 39pts
Near Pins: 5th – Alain Taddei, 8th – Ken Hole, 12th – Bill Steinman, 16th – Bill Steinman
Long Putts: 9th – Seesa Phompinmon, 18th – Peter Bye
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 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 petermalcolmblackburn @gmail.com.
We also play bowls out of the Growling Swan every Wednesday and Sunday. Sunday is Lawn Bowls and Wednesday is Indoor Bowls. All are welcome and for anyone that is interested the transport leaves The Growling Swan at 10.00am on each of those mornings. For more information please contact Paul Rennison on 0843 454 005.

Wylie doubles up as weather turns sour

PSC Golf from Siam Country Resort

Jonathan Pratt eyes his tee shot.

Tuesday, Sept. 30, Pattavia - Stableford
Tuesday was a visit to Pattavia, with intermittent rain over pretty much the whole day, and with carts not allowed on the fairways we implemented ‘lift, clean & place’ through the green. The rain wasn’t heavy enough to stop play, just sufficient to keep the cover on the bag and keep the grips dry.
Jeff Wylie (H/cap 7) led the way home today, with Neil Harvey (17) in 2nd spot. Highlight of the day had to be Jonathan’s near pin on the Par 3, 7th, knocking Jeff off the marker after he had stiffed it to make an easy 2. Jonathan and Neil shared the near pins with 2 each.
Thursday, Oct. 2, Khao Kheow - Stableford
Thursday we went to Khao Kheow following a visit the week before, when we had played C & B which was in great condition. This week we were sent to the C & A combination, and while the C is in great nick, unfortunately the A is in relatively poor condition, with the grass covering sparse in some areas over several of the fairways. Hole A8 is currently playing as a medium length par 4 as the tee has been moved forward 50+ yards while some renovations are undertaken.
Jeff Wylie led the way with a solid 33 points, with Jonathan Pratt (11) on 30 points collecting the 2nd prize. Despite the par 3s being collectively easier than Pattavia’s, only 2 were won today, Jeff & Willem with 1 each and Willem converting for a nice 2 on A5.
Note: Siam Country Resort, Restaurant & Bar is located just off Siam Country Club Rd, after going under the arch past the 7/11, turn right after 50 metres, with the venue on the left another 200 metres along. Golf from here is generally played on Tuesday & Thursday, with the Resort hosting prompt presentations on both days. As a PSC affiliated venue we welcome ALL golfers, including ladies & seniors (>60s) who have opted for the “Silver” tee option. Call 089 094 1841 for scheduling or enquiries.

Rune Aksdal four time winner

PSC Golf from Lewiinski’s Golf Society

Rune Askdal (right) with Tookta.

Sunday, Sept. 28, Green Valley - Stableford
A Flight
1st Paul Smith (4) 40pts
2nd Neil King (6) 39pts
3rd J P Maffray (11) 37pts
B Flight
1st Rune Aksdal (25) 44pts
2nd William Peach (16) 39pts
3rd Mick Beresford (18) 36pts
Near Pins: No 5 Rune Aksdal, No 8 Greg Bates, No 12 Neil Young, No 16 Gerry Roche
31 players squared up to contest the Sunday bash at the traditional Sunday venue of Green Valley Rayong. To say that Rune Aksdal vanquished the field is putting it lightly. He was a tigeresque 4 shots clear of both divisions. He is fortunate that he has an alias because the field might be after him following his brilliant 44 point performance which contained a near pin that he converted for a 2.
William Peach was five shots back for the silver and a count back was required to sort out the bronze between Mickey Beresford, Colin ‘the Donkey’ Davis and Eddy ‘the Eagle’ Beilby, with Mickey having the upper hand.
Paul Smith’s sparkling 40 point return was the best of the mere mortals in A Flight while Neil King took the top flight silver with a solid 39 points and old friend JP Maffray rounded out the flight.
Neil King, Dave Stockman, Greg Bates and Gerry Roche shared the 2’s pot with Rune.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, Khao Kheow - Stableford
A Flight
1st Eddy Beilby (15) 38pts
2nd Neil King (6) 37pts
3rd Colin Hopkins (12) 33pts
B Flight
1st Rune Aksdal (25) 37pts
2nd Jim Elphick (26) 36pts
3rd Marcus Earp (33) 34pts
A visit to Khao Kheow is usually a popular and very competitive affair, and today’s visit proved to be no exception playing in very hot and humid conditions as the scores reflected the difficulty with only three players breaking par.
Eddy ‘the Eagle’ Beilby, playing his usual steady game, headed the senior flight with a man of the match 68 points, although Neil King gave him a close race as he was just a point adrift. Colin Hopkins took the third spot all on his own with a useful 33 points after the initial count back which left Kris Kay potless at sea level.
The inform Rune Aksdal took his second podium position of the week as he headed the junior flight with a solid 37 points. Rune was followed up the podium steps by Jimmy ‘two shots’ Elphick with a steady even par round. Marcus Earp fired a useful 34 points to close the flight out.
Neil King a brace, Colin Davis and Phil Davies shared the 2’s pot.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, Bangpra - Stableford
A Flight
1st Paul Smith (4) 38pts
2nd John Pierrel (11) 36pts
3rd Neil King (15) 32pts
B Flight
1st Rod Brown (17) 38pts
2nd Rune Askdal (25) 37pts
3rd Aiden Murray (19) 34pts
Nothing new to report, the same old faces and Paul Smith with his second win of the week. Paul was followed up the podium steps by John Pierrel with a steady even par round as Neil King, who himself made it three flight spots this week, closed the flight with 32 points.
Aussie star Rod Brown was one clear of Rune Askdal and Aiden Murray rounded out the flight on 34 points.
With so much talent on display it was surprising to find that no one carded a 2.
Friday, Oct. 3, Silky Oak - Stableford
A Flight
1st Adrian Schmidt (15) 41pts
2nd Paul Smith (4) 39pts
3rd Peter Bye (14) 38pts
B Flight
1st Rune Askdal (25) 38pts
2nd Aiden Murray (19) 37pts
3rd Christy Knight (22) 34pts
Adrian Schmidt was best in A Flight and on the day with a rousing 41 points, relegating two-time winner this week Paul Smith to second place with 39 points. Paul was one clear of Peter Bye.
Rune Askdal continued his remarkable run of form as he topped B Flight with 38 points. His three wins and a second place finish has earned him a trip to the handicap office. Aiden Murray picked up the silver with 37 points leaving newly arrived back from Ireland Christy ‘good’ Knight to close the flight with 34.
Paul Smith retuned a remarkable three 2’s along with six other players.
Note: Lewiinski’s is situated on Pattaya land Soi 1, Beach Rd Soi13/13 near 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.

Rosco races to victory at Burapha

PSC Golf from The Billabong Golf Bar

Bob Philp, Ron Kroening, Jerry and William Macey.

Wednesday, Oct. 1, Green Valley - Stableford
We were joined by the Kiwi Tour group today at our usual venue Green Valley. The course as usual was in magnificent condition and the work going on around the course is just fantastic, new cart paths etc., good for everyone.
With seven groups playing we got away a little bit early and were around in just on four hours. It was dammed hot for the first nine holes but it didn’t rain until after were in having a beer.

Rosco and his Tukatar.

The Kiwi connection made a good fist of the course and some got into the prizes also. The prizes went down to sixth place which was taken by one of our regular boys Wayne Cotterell with 35 points. Fifth place went to Jerry from Christchurch, fourth to Barry Copestake, both also with 35, and third to Bob Philp on 36. William Macey with 37 secured the silver but taking top spot was Ron Kroening with a fine 39 points, being the best of the Kiwi team.
Friday, Oct. 3, Burapha - Stableford
We had a couple of no shows at Burapha due the fact one person couldn’t answer the phone another couldn’t get off the nest, but I guess when you are on holiday you need to relax.
Of those who did turn up it was to be Rosco’s day with a 37 off the bat round the front nine and 23 points. He matched that with a 17 points finish on the back for 40 points to win the day by 7 clear. Coming a distant second was Capt. Bob on 33.
Rosco also managed to get two ‘2’s and Capt Bob got the other one.
Note: The Billabong is situated just off Siam Country road looking straight down Lake Mabprachan. Give Bob a call on 082 204 3411 if you are looking for a game.

Warberg wins monthly award

PSC Golf from Tropical Bert’s

Dick Warberg (right) is presented with the MBMG Group Golfer of the Month award by Mark West.

Derek Brook
Tuesday, Sept. 30, Green Valley – Stableford
The day did not look at all promising as the rain was coming down early morning but we still managed to gather enough for 4 groups so off we went to the course.
The rain stopped as we reached the course but there was still that damp feeling around as we headed for the first tee. The course was lightly used today and except for a group ahead that we had to slow down for at times, we moved along very nicely. The layout itself had recovered from the storms well and apart from slow greens it played well.
Back at Bert’s it was soon time for the results and they were important as, it being the last Tuesday of the month, it was also the MBMG Golfer of the Month award.
The winner on the day was Dick Warberg with 39 points and we then had a count back on 37 points that saw Mark West in second, Max Scott in third and Bob Watson in fourth.

Maurice Roberts (left) and Bob Watson (right) with Nim from Tropical Bert’s.

The golfer of the month award was a close affair, however by winning on the day, and other contenders not winning the count back, the MBMG Group Golfer of the Month was Dick Warberg. Well done Dick.
Near Pins: Landis Brooks, Max Scott, AVD, Mark West
Friday, Oct. 3,
Treasure Hill - Stableford
A rainy Thursday night made for a nervous Tropical Bert’s golf group Friday morning. Even though the sky was clear in the morning, the forecast was for more rain that afternoon, right in the middle of the golf day. Well, nothing to do but get out there and hope for the best. Treasure Hill was waiting.
During the round at Treasure Hill, perhaps many golfers were hoping for some rain to provide an excuse for the scores this day, yet despite some rumbling off in the distance the weather remained clear.
Treasure Hill is currently in excellent condition, but it is a challenging layout. Group after group returned to admit that on this day the course won. So how would it end?
Tropical Bert’s has no shortage of talent, but some days things get tough and it’s a rare event when no one comes close to hitting their handicap. The best of the lot was Maurice Roberts (11) with 33 points. Well done Maurice! Bob Watson (4) lost to Maurice on count back with his 33 points. Mark West (13) claimed third place with 31 points, and Tom Herrington (17) even got into the money by taking fourth place with a measly 29.
Despite the scores no one complained about the course, and the upcoming PSC monthly to be held there couldn’t be at a better place.
Near Pins: Bob Watson, Dick Warberg, Tom Herrington

Jon Yarrow completes rare treble

IPGC golf from The Haven

Jon Yarrow, Erik Donnestad & Phillip Cass.

Monday, Sept. 29, Treasure Hill - Stableford
CSS 71
1st Jon Yarrow (16) 38pts
2nd Trevor Schirmer (14) 37pts
3rd Shane Heavey (19) 37pts
4th Markku Tynell (23) 34pts
5th Bruce Hilde (16) 32pts
6th Mathew Badman (11) 32pts
The course was found to be in tip top condition with very few signs of wear, and with thunder rolling all around but no sign of lightning, the group were fortunate not to experience any wet weather.
It is not often that the CSS at Treasure Hill goes down but on this occasion playing from the yellow tees, which had been set well back towards the usual white positions, the scoring was unusually good ensuring that it reduced to 71.
Jon Yarrow started off what was to be a record equaling series of results with a two under return to lead in a very happy set of golfers and could have been much better as he managed to blob the 11th and 12th holes, but he had done enough over the front nine to just keep ahead of the close battle for second.
Trevor Schirmer won that tussle after winning a count back with a better 18 to 17 and leave Shane Heavey in third spot, both having scores that would normally be winners.
Markku Tynell continues to play steadily to finish amongst the podium placements as he did once again in fourth, with Bruce Hilde still competitive from his reduced handicap and winning a count back with Mathew Badman for fifth with a better 16 to 15.
Once again there were no 2’s in the second division but Trevor Schirmer, made up slightly for missing out on the win, slotting in the only one in the first division to claim the roll over pot.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, Khao Kheow A & C - Stableford
CSS 72
1st Jon Yarrow (16) 38pts
2nd Ole Stamnes (28) 35pts
3rd Erik Donnestad (4) 31pts
4th Trevor Schirmer (14) 31pts
5th Markku Tynell (23) 30pts
The bi-weekly competition at Khao Kheow was as usual well attended but again no-one was able to catch the runaway Jon Yarrow who returned yet another two under handicap to win, on this occasion by three clear and once again slipping in not two but four zero-pointers. It further underlined that it will not be too long in the future that his handicap will be down near the single figure mark after returning a card containing nine 3-pointers and one 4-pointer, a sparkling results indeed and well worthy of his second win of the week.
Ole Stamnes made it a happy return to Pattaya golf following his annual summer holiday in Oslo with a well deserved second place, three shots behind Jon but a further four in front of third placed mentor and playing partner Erik Donnestad. Eric needed to win a count back to hold his position, which he did taking 7 from the last three holes to deny Trevor Schirmer. Markku Tynell slipped onto the podium once more a shot back in fifth place.
Prior to the prize presentations there was a farewell for Bruce Hilde together with welcome backs for Al Rolnik, Ole Stamnes and Erik Donnestad. Interestingly Erik and his wife Anna were recently the winners in the Mixed Foursomes Swedish Open no mean feat as it was completely open with many European professionals in the field vying for the honours.
Friday, Oct. 3, Greenwood B & C – Stableford
CSS 75 NC
1st Jon Yarrow (16) 34pts
2nd Phillip Cass (19) 33pts
3rd Markku Tynell (23) 33pts
4th Mathew Badman (11) 33pts
5th Erik Donnestad (4) 33pts
Another of the regular courses that the group play was also found to be in excellent condition and once again the competition was far enough away from Pattaya to be able to spend the day under cloud cover but without a drop of rain as the home base roads were again flooded.
And once again the top of the podium was claimed by Jon Yarrow but four strokes worse than his previous two wins and the result was also a much closer affair with eight other players within two shots.
But Jon’s win was the third in a row and a very rare occurrence in the group from Soi 13 where the triple win in the same week has only been achieved twice before, once in 2008 by Kevin Taylor from Leeds and once by Stephen Beard in 2003, so its announcement resulted in an extra round of appreciation at the prize giving.
The chasing pack was led in by Phillip Cass after he had prevailed in the four-way count back with the best return of 18 for the nine followed by Markku Tynell who scored 17 in third.
Mathew Badman was playing his last game and so was pleased to figure amongst the podium placements after he claimed fourth with 11 on the back six as Erik Donnestad made 10 after they had tied the nine on 16 each. There were another four players just missing out just a shot away.
With the course playing about as tough as it gets and all the par threes having the tees set well back it was no surprise to find that once again there were no 2’s.
Note. If you would like to play with The Haven group, you can contact mobile 094 567 5726 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 8.15 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on the days that you wish to play. A schedule of courses to be played can be found on our web site at www.thehaven-hotel.com.

It’s a family affair

Travellers Rest Golf Group

Carmen and Graham Hurdon - winners at Mountain Shadow and Greenwood.

Andy Rich
October is with us again and the great migration of golfers from the western world is building by the day, with the arrival of familiar faces seeking better weather and golf courses in prime condition, amongst other things.
The early birds flying south will have discovered a hotter climate but also that it is still the rainy season in Thailand and will probably have had to use their golf umbrellas for some protection from the elements at least once this past week.
Monday, Sept. 29, Bangpra - Stableford
On Monday at Bangpra, Jim Cooper, the guy with the gravelly Scottish accent (in fact he has so much gravel in his voice I could resurface my front drive with it), took the course and the opposition apart and his 41 points left everybody else speechless. Just as well, as you don’t want to get into an argument with Jim.
Second and third place could only be decided after a count back as they both finished with 31 points, but Mike Smith pushed Fergus Brennan into the back end of the pantomime horse position.
1st Jim Cooper (16) 41pts
2nd Mike Smith (6) 31pts
3rd Fergus Brennan (12) 31pts
Wednesday, Oct. 1, Greenwood - Stableford
On Wednesday the TRGG headed over to Greenwood (C and B nines) and a course that plays long when it is wet. It resulted in a family affair which I assume ended amicably as at the end of the day Graham and Carmen Hurdon could only be separated after a count back. Mike Smith again got into the frame but only as best boy, finishing in third.
1st Graham Hurdon (9) 35pts
2nd Carmen Hurdon (18) 35pts
3rd Mike Smith (5) 33pts
Friday, Oct. 3, Mt. Shadow - Stableford
Whilst all around were getting soaked on Friday, we enjoyed a dry day at Mountain Shadow and Mr and Mrs Hurdon showed that Wednesday’s result was no fluke. This time Carmen did the business with a very commendable 37 points and finished top of the pile. Her husband Graham had to settle for third place after being beaten on count back by Jim Cleaver.
Unfortunately the weather had the last word by causing a power-cut in the area which meant the showers were not working so we all trooped back to Pattaya in a very uncomfortable disheveled state.
1st Carmen Hurdon (18) 37pts
2nd Jim Cleaver (8) 35pts
3rd Graham Hurdon (9) 35pts
Good luck to all you golfers for the coming week and if you would like to play a round of golf with the TRGG please phone Fergus Brennan on 086 056 7019 or pop into the Ned Kelly Bar in Soi Lengkee and add your name to the weekly lists which are posted on the notice board.

Bolger blows away storm and the field

IPGC Pattaya Golf Society at the Elephant Bar

Tony Campbell & Jon Batty.

September closed for the Pattaya Golf Society with a visit to Mountain Shadow to play a stableford competition on the well prepared course.
The day showed a miserable face to welcome the group as clouds gathered over the backdrop of hills and, as frequently happens at the course, rolls of thunder closed in around the noon mark and lightning made its presence known as one caddy took a slight hit via a putter and the top was exploded off an Emperor palm which graced the entrance to the clubhouse. All frightening stuff but eventually the storm abated and play was able to continue.
With soft fairways and slower, rain affected greens, scores were kept low and Tony Campbell survived to post a score of 32 points for third whilst Charlie Landrebe went one better with 33 points for second. Winning for the third week in a row was Gary Bolger and his 39 points was completely unexpected at the top of the leaderboard. Generously he volunteered an immediate cut in his handicap.
There were ‘2’s on all the par threes with Dave Robinson, Alan Flynn, Tony Campbell and Wichai Tananusorn sharing the spoils.
The bar’s consolation beer went to Bunny Forde and Keith Melbourne did what he does best - celebrated his return with the Booby Bevy for a lacklustre start to his annual golf trip.
Mountain Shadow still retains a comfortable place in the minds of PGS golfers, storm or no storm!
Tony Campbell finds form
1st Tony Campbell (8) 39pts
2nd Murray Edwards (22) 37pts
3rd Robbie Taylor (11) 34pts
T4th Chris Smith (2) 33pts
T4th Wichai Tananusorn (8) 33pts
The Pattaya Golf Society started the month with an Order of Merit stableford round at Khao Kheow on Wednesday 1 October. Early planning went out the window following two golfers not bothering to turn up. If there is one thing golf organisers detest it is the no-show, particularly when they request transport.
The course, still wet from recent rain, was nonetheless well presented. Allocated the A and C nines, preferred lies were in place giving a guarantee of good lies provided one ’s ball found the fairway. Putting surfaces had been recently sanded, but still gave a reasonably true and consistent roll.
From our five groups, there were four ‘2’s; Tony Campbell, Wichai Tananusorn and Ron Mathews all scoring theirs on A5, whilst Alan Flynn picked one up at C8. Near Pins were won by Alan Flynn (A3), Wichai Tananusorn (A5, C3) and Robbie Taylor (C8).
Scoring was good at the top, with two players breaking par. The first of these, Murray Edwards, threatened all sorts of records after amassing 25 points on the front nine. Clearly the turn is a good place to start thinking about one’s swing, as Murray appears to have done. His back nine saw him come home with a mere 12 points! Winner Tony Campbell showed more consistency with a very well-put together round, accumulating 39 points.
Back at the Elephant Bar a welcome back was extended to Erik Anttonen from Finland while John Tallet’s name was drawn as the winner of the beer draw. The Booby Bevy went to today’s winner, Tony Campbell, found guilty of failing to show due and proper care of club property, namely eight scorecards returned from the day’s round. The cards, containing the scores of four of the five podium-placers, were eventually found by Khao Kheow restaurant staff in a rubbish-bin. Their attempts to dry the sodden cards, by hanging them over the grill of a fan, were appreciated, if futile. TiT!
Pattavia’s pin
placements –
a huge test
1st Jon Batty (9) 37pts
T2nd David Thomas (8) 31pts
T2nd Steve Donahue (10) 31pts
After an unusual delay, which resulted in a booby bevy, the Pattaya Golf Society finally made Sukhumvit before heading up the 331 for our stableford competition, at Pattavia Century CC.
Even allowing for much recent rain, the course was well presented with fairways and bunkers in good to very good order. The greens, although consistent and true, are particularly difficult to master as most greens are domed. Putting on these sloping surfaces is a real test, unless your ball is immediately below the hole. If the approach shot is slightly off, getting up and down would test even the best, such is the severity of many slopes around the holes.
Our small number of four groups did not manage a ‘2’ between them, and the scoring, apart from the winner, was modest indeed. In joint second was the recently returned Steve Donahue who managed a creditable 31 points, creditable because he wouldn’t have played this course for some time.
No such excuse can be offered on behalf of the other player who tied for second. Having hacked his way around the course, and suffering two attacks of the dreaded s….s on the way, he would not have expected his lowly 31 points would make any podium, let alone this one…..but such was the difficulty of those pin placements, it did.
The winning score of 37 was a class act given the way the course was set up. This was the one golfer who managed better than all others, the best way to approach those greens. Yes, he still missed his fair share of makeable putts, but he got a few as well. His ball striking was also good enough to avoid many of the pitfalls that most found.
Back at the Elephant Bar, Toshiro Aoki won the lucky beer draw. The booby bevy was awarded to Gary Bolger; the only person in the whole of Thailand whose timepiece read 0800 when in fact it should have stated 0900. Rushing to catch up to the waiting mini-van on the back of a speeding motor-bike taxi is no way to prepare for the test that is Pattavia.

Lawton leads the way at soggy Khao Kheow

PSC golf from The Outback Golf Bar

From left: Bob Mattes, Bob St. Aubin, Usman Janjua and Dennis Pelly.

Monday, Sept. 29, Burapha – Stableford
The A course was played in hot stifling conditions but at the start of B we knew the weather was taking a turn for the worse as a cool breeze developed and the sky began to darken. Sure enough, with a few holes to go the heavens opened and flooded the course. Some elected not to continue but thirteen chose to finish after waiting for the course to drain.
In Div B the winner was Bob Lindborg with 34pts from Marek Wernicke and Ed Turner both with 32 and Div A was once again won by Brad Jordison with 35pts from Ralph Kaeding (32) and Carl Luke (29).
Welcome back to Ed Turner and Carl Luke, and a warm welcome to Ralph, Marek and Heiko.
There were six ‘2’s from Pete Stonebridge, John Cunningham, Jim Brackett, Ralf Kaeding, Ed Turner and Dennis Pelly, who used a driver from the tee and on the green!
Div A (0-15)
1st Brad Jordison (05) 35pts
2nd Ralph Kaeding (15) 32pts
3rd Carl Luke (15) 29pts
Div B (16+)
1st Bob Lindborg (23) 34 pts
2nd Ed Turner (20) 33 pts
3rd Marek Wernicke (22) 32 pts
Tuesday, Sept. 30, Khao Kheow – Stableford
We were greeted at Khao Kheow this week by a course that probably should not have been open but it was, so we took the decision to declare all the bunkers GUR and the use of a tee-peg thru the green was permissible. In doing so the competition was deemed a non-qualifier for handicap purposes.
Suzi won the day with 42 hard earned points from Bob St. Aubin (37) who chased her all the way until a couple of mistakes on the back nine took the wind out of his sails. Sugar was third with his 35; it was golf but not as we know it but the day was enjoyed by all.
1st Suzi Lawton (25) 42pts
2nd Bob St. Aubin (13) 37pts
3rd Sugar Ray Handford (18) 35pts
Wednesday, Oct. 1, Laem Chabang – Stableford
After Tuesday’s terrible rain, we were somewhat apprehensive as to quite what Laem Chabang would have in store for us, a course which always seems to attract the storms. Well, although there were plenty (of storms) about we actually got away with it to enjoy a good day’s golf, playing A & B for an overdue change; someone there is listening to us about starting on C all the time.
LC member Sakorn beat the field with the day’s top score of 39pts to win not only Div A but also the first 2015 Race2Bkk points, from Kim Danboise, who beat Tony McDonough, both on 38.
Div B went to Brendan Cope (37) who has suddenly found his form just ahead of the Chiang Rai & Chiang Mai tournament. John Mills was second with 38pts, which followed his 45pts Tuesday at Waterside and Ed Turner was third on 34.
We said goodbye to the Aussie group, John, Howard, Chris, Paul and Jim and also to Ralph, Marek and Heiko.
There were seven ‘2’s – two from Sakorn A2 & A7 and one each from Ed Turner (B5) and all the rest came on B8 - Kim Danboise, Tony Garnett, Carl Luke, Tony McDonough and Marek Wernicke.
Div A (0-17)
1st Sakorn Pramoolchart (17) 39pts
2nd Kim Danboise (14) 38pts
3rd Tony McDonough (14) 38pts
Div B (18+)
1st Brendan Cope (28) 37pts
2nd John Mills (18) 36pts
3rd Ed Turner (20) 34pts
Friday, Oct. 3, St. Andrews – Stableford
Two or three of months ago, getting players to move across to St. Andrews whenever Green Valley had a tournament was nigh on impossible, they may even have preferred Silky Oak, but at long last after extensive work this course has been restored to the condition expected from a first class course.
32 players tried their hand at this good test of golf and fortunately enough, everybody got round before this week’s series of storms arrived yet again. Not so lucky at Siam Plantation or at the bar where we also experienced our fourth afternoon power cut of more than one hour this week.
Bob St. Aubin notched up a surprise win in Div A with 39pts, also the day’s top score, beating Denny Pelly (37) and another familiar name on the podium, Bob Finley (35).
Keith Allen recorded another win with just 33pts, taking Div B from Usman Janjua, who beat John Stafford on c/b both on 32.
Greg Hill won Div C with 35pts ahead of Bob Mattes (32) and David Davies (29). Suzi declined to return a score, no doubt saving her form for Chiang Mai.
The only ‘2’ came from Usman Janjua and our thanks to first Bob St Aubin and after Usman, both of whom rang the bell for the golfers. Thanks guys.
Div A (0-13)
1st Bob St. Aubin (13) 39pts
2nd Dennis Pelly (10) 37pts
3rd Bob Finley (13) 35pts
Div B (14-17)
1st Keith Allen (17) 33pts
2nd Usman Janjua (14) 32pts
3rd John Stafford (16) 32pts
Div C (18+)
1st Greg Hill (18) 35pts
2nd Bob Mattes (23) 32pts
3rd David Davies (24) 29pts
Note: The Outback Golf Bar is situated about 6km from Sukhumvit Road along Soi Siam Country. Call Jack on 081 578 1956.

From left: Heiko & Marek with Jack, Tim, Suzi & Ralph (seated right).

Flood delivers points deluge at Eastern Star

Jomtien Golf with the IPGC

Karl Flood.

Monday, Sept. 29, The Emerald – Stableford
This course is still improving and there were a few players who had not been since the renovation had been completed but were impressed with what they saw today.
36 points was the best score from Alan Bissell to win division 2 ahead of Reijo Heiskanen in second on 33 while Chris Voller’s 33 points was enough to claim the division 1 spoils, with Chris Slota taking second place one point behind.
Chris Voller took nearest the pin prizes on the 5th and 15th and Alan Bissell took the only one in division 2.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, Burapha – Stableford
Playing off 20 Reijo Heiskanen recorded his best score for many years today, winning division 2 with 45 points. Willy Van Heetvelde was a whopping twelve points behind in second and Bryan Priestley took third place with 32.
There were three score cards returned with 33 points in division 1, and an 18/17/16 back-nine count back saw Chris Slota take first, Tony Bless second and Chris Voller third.
Tony Bless (2) and Chris Voller shared the near pins in division 1 while in division 2 Reijo, Andy Oz and Chris Slota notched 1 each.
Chris Voller birdied D8 for the only ‘2’ in the top flight while in division 2 Reijo birdied C5 and C8 and Chris Slota C8 to share the five rollovers.
Friday, Oct. 3,
Eastern Star – Stableford
Seven groups out today with the cut at 8-17 and playing off 15 Karl Flood scored 19 on the front nine and 25 on the back nine to record his best score for many years, winning division 1 with an amazing 44 points. Well done Karl! Bill Bertram was second with a ‘meagre’ 37 and Mikael Andersson took third on 35.
Darryl Blair was the winner in division 2 with 36 points ahead of the organizer in second on 35 and Reijo Heiskanen claimed third place with 34.
Ron Mathews and Chris Voller both recorded ‘2’s on the third while Reijo birdied the 6th to be the only winner in division 2.
Near pins went to Karl Flood, Wilf Latham, Terry Madsen, Ron Mathews, Reiji Heiskanen, Colin James and Karl Lang.

Greig signs off in style

Bunker Boys @ The Ranch

The John Preddy trophy.

Monday, Sept. 29, Pattana B & C – Stableford
Upon registration at the Pattana clubhouse we were informed that buggies were restricted to cart paths only, and when we assembled on the first tee it was obvious that the ground was very soft from recent heavy rain. We elected to play under winter rules from the longer white tees and set off on the notorious B1 hole in sunny but oppressively hot conditions.
The temperature and humidity were stifling for the first half dozen holes and then the inevitable storm clouds began to build as we played the closing holes on the outward nine. It seemed as though we heading for another major downpour and the lightning alarm was duly sounded causing our three groups to congregate in the water stop on the 10th tee. Miraculously though, the storm passed us by and we were able to recommence the round after a 15 minute refreshment stop, although it appeared that the storm still had us completely surrounded.
The weather gods were smiling on us and even though the lightening was not far away, no rain fell until a few drops on the closing couple of holes (not worthy of raising an umbrella) and the round was completed in cooler conditions to everyone’s relief.
With no run on the fairways, it was always going to be a day which favoured the longer hitters, and Alan Freeman duly performed to take first place with a great score of 36 points, given the difficult conditions. Alan’s round included an impressive eagle three on the par five C3 hole, where he holed his third shot from the greenside bunker.
The rest of the scores were forgettable, as the other mere mortals struggled, and even the par three’s proved difficult with only two of the four greens being hit, resulting in Colin Greig and Dave Keats sharing the pot.
1st Alan Freeman (4) 36pts
2nd Gerry Keys (27) 30pts
3rd Geoff Parker (16) 27pts
Near Pins: Colin Greig and Dave Keats.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, Khao Keow A & C – Stableford
Even with some chaotic traffic due to the road works on the 7 motorway, we arrived at Khaow Keow in good time on a bright sunny morning. Once again buggies were restricted to cat paths only, but the condition of the fairways appeared to be OK so we decided to play under normal rules and set off on the A nine a few minutes behind schedule.
The course was surprisingly busy and the pace of play on the outward nine was particularly slow, but fortunately picked up on the inward nine. Whilst the fairways and greens were in reasonable condition, the rough hadn’t been cut for several days, and the ground was very soft which severely punished any wayward shots.
Colin Greig started like an express train and was two under par after the first five holes, unfortunately though he couldn’t keep it up, but still managed to take first place with 34 points. Geoff Parker was a point behind in second place and Alan Freeman took third place after scoring 20 points on the front nine and then finding the water on three separate holes on the back nine, yielding a disappointing 11 points.
1st Colin Greig (8) 34pts
2nd Geoff Parker (16) 33pts
3rd Alan Freeman (4) 31pts
Near Pins: Colin Greig, Chris Stephenson, Geoff Cox and Ken Young.
Friday, Oct. 3, Pattaya C.C. – Stableford
Fifteen golfers today for our competition at Pattaya Country Club on another bright sunny morning. It’s been two months since we played here last time, and it’s fair to say the course is improving, but today the greens were bumpy and slow, particularly on the back nine.
As the leading group played the eighth hole a rogue thunder storm rolled in and we ended up with all four groups huddled under the shelter on the ninth tee for 30 minutes as the storm passed through. The greens dried out very rapidly and although the fairways were flooded in places, the course was perfectly playable immediately after the rain stopped.
Despite the tricky conditions Geoff Parker had his best round for quite some time, coming in three points clear of the ever consistent Alan Freeman, with Peter Habgood completing the podium in third place.
The near pin competition was particularly intense on the par 3 twelfth hole with Tore Eliassen placing the initial marker about three feet from the hole, only for Geoff Parker to get inside by about 9 inches, and then Alan Freeman in the final group snatching the prize with his ball finishing 6 inches from a hole in one.
Following the presentation back at The Ranch bar, Colin Greig was presented with the Golfer of the Month trophy for September and duly rang the bell on what was his final game before heading back to Scotland for a winter break.
1st Geoff Parker (16) 39pts
2nd Alan Freeman (4) 36pts
3rd Peter Habgood (20) 30pts
Near Pins: Alan Freeman, Ken Young, Tony Robbins and Geoff Parker.
The 9th John Preddy charity golf tournament has been scheduled for Monday 24th November at the Emerald Golf Club. The tournament has been held for the last 8 years, but this year we are expanding the event to remember those golfing friends in Pattaya who have passed away recently. A new Memorial Trophy has been purchased which will be inscribed with the names of those departed friends and will be held in the bar of the winning team for one year.
The team event is intended to be an inter-society tournament including as many local golf societies as possible. Full details can be found on the website www.bunkersociety.com.
Note: The Bunker Boys play 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 on Pattaya 3rd Road at 9 a.m. and new players are always welcome. Contact “Buff” on 086 046 5091 or 080 605 5663 for all enquiries.

Pattaya 8-Ball Pool League

Results & Standings Sept. 29 (week 7)

Team	Played	Won	Lost	For	Agst	Diff	Points
Smile Bar	7	7	0	75	30	45	21
Phimai Geordie	6	6	0	72	18	54	18
Funny Girls	7	5	2	56	49	7	17
Asian Nomads	7	4	3	47	58	-11	15
San Snack Bar	6	4	2	53	37	16	14
Parrot Inn	5	3	2	38	37	1	11
Connections	7	2	5	42	63	-21	11
Crazy Eddie’s	7	2	5	39	66	-27	11
Ta Bar	6	2	4	44	46	-2	10
Doggy Style	7	1	6	39	66	-27	9
Pom Bar	6	1	5	34	56	-22	8
Buffalo Jack’s	3	0	3	16	29	-13	3
Results:  Pom Bar 11 v 4 Crazy Eddie’s, Connections 5 v 10 San Snack Bar, Asian Nomads 4 v 11 Smile Bar, Ta Bar 11 v 4 Doggy Style, Phimai Geordie 14 v 1 Funny Girl, Parrot Inn p v p Buffalo Jack’s

Friday Night Pool League

Results & Standings Sept. 26 (week 4)

Division 1
Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Pts
Legends Pool ‘A’	4	4	0	15	0	12
Smile Bar	4	4	0	15	0	12
Shoot Pool ‘A’	4	3	1	0	1	10
Legends Pool ‘B’	4	3	1	5	0	9
Team Pulled Out	4	2	2	0	0	6
Dean’s Bar	4	1	3	-10	1	4
Offshore Bar	4	1	3	-12	1	4
Tie’s R Us	3	1	2	-6	0	3
FCUK Inn	3	0	3	-7	1	1
No Game	4	0	4	0	0	0
Results:  FCUK Inn 6 v 9 Offshore Bar, Legends Pool ‘A’ H-W No Game, Shoot Pool ‘A’ H-W Team Pulled Out, Smile Bar 9 v 6 Legends Pool ‘B’, Tie’s R Us 8-7 Dean’s Bar
Division 2
Team	P	W	L	+/-	BP	Pts
Bobby Too	4	4	0	5	0	12
I-Rovers	4	3	1	10	1	10
2 Dogs	4	3	1	7	1	10
Ta Bar	2	2	0	2	0	6
Crazy Eddie’s	3	1	2	11	2	5
The Ranch	3	1	2	-8	1	4
Connections	3	1	2	-3	0	3
The Queen Vic	3	1	2	-16	0	3
Bye	4	0	4	0	0	0
Classroom	2	0	2	-8	0	0
Results:  2 Dogs 9 v 6 Connections, Bobby Too 9 v 6 Classroom, Ta Bar 8 v 7 I-Rovers, The Queen Vic 1 v 14 Crazy Eddie’s, The Ranch H-W Bye

Wednesday Darts League

Results & Standings Oct. 1 (week 4)

Team	P	W	L	For	Against.	Pts.
W. Tankies	4	4	0	31	5	8
Buffalo Jack’s	4	4	0	26	10	8
Oscar’s Sports Bar	4	2	2	23	13	4
Jantha Coffee	3	2	1	20	7	4
i-Rovers ‘A’	4	2	2	19	17	4
Yates’ Bar	4	2	2	19	17	4
Legends Sports Bar	3	2	1	15	12	4
i-Rovers ‘B’	4	1	3	7	29	2
The Clinic	4	0	4	11	25	0
Bye	4	0	4	0	36	0
Results:  Buffalo Jack’s (5-1)-(4-0) v Oscar’s Sports Bar, Bye (0-0)-(9-1) v i-Rovers ‘A’, The Clinic (4-1)-(5-0) v Yates’ Bar, i-Rovers ‘B’ (0-0)-(9-1) v W. Tankies

Crumpton Oaks Cider Monday Pool League

Standings Sept. 29 (week 8)

Team	P	W	L	+/-	BP	Pts.
Legends	7	7	0	31	0	21
Nicky’s Bar	8	7	1	20	0	21
Links Bar	8	6	2	24	1	19
Rest Stop	7	5	2	19	0	15
Shoot Pool	7	4	3	7	1	13
Dean’s Bar	7	4	3	0	1	13
Sweethearts Bar	7	4	3	0	0	12
Cheers Bar	6	3	3	-8	1	10
Offshore Bar	7	3	4	-7	0	9
Wok ‘n’ Rok	8	2	6	-25	1	7
Classroom	6	2	4	-17	0	6
Team Pulled Out	8	0	8	0	0	0
Two Dogs	8	0	8	-44	0	0
Results:  Cheers Bar 10 v 8 Offshore Bar, Classroom 10 v 8 Nicky’s Bar, Dean’s Bar 10 v 9 Links Bar, Team Pulled Out A-W Rest Stop, Two Dogs 6 v 10 Sweethearts Bar, Wok ‘n’ Rok 9 v 10 Shoot Pool

Tuesday Darts League

Results & Standings Sept. 30 (week 13)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	B/legs	Pts.
Londoner	13	13	0	119	30	10	26
Legends	13	10	3	81	48	6	20
Yates’ Bar	13	9	4	67	52	10	18
Buffalo Jack’s	13	8	5	80	55	7	16
Crazy Eddie’s	13	8	5	74	56	6	16
The Swan	13	7	6	69	56	11	14
Jantha Coffee	12	7	5	62	62	10	14
i-Rovers	13	6	7	64	59	6	12
Nervous Wreck	13	5	8	60	71	5	10
Shoot Pool	13	5	8	53	70	5	10
Bye	13	5	7	36	54	5	10
Scandalic	13	4	9	53	79	5	8
W. Tankies	13	2	11	34	83	1	4
Bye	12	0	11	0	77	0	0
Results:  Buffalo Jack’s (9-0)-(3-0) v Shoot Pool, Bye (0-0)-(7-1) v Londoner, Legends (5-0)-(6-1) v i-Rovers, The Swan (8-1)-(4-0) v Nervous Wreck, W. Tankies (3-0)-(7-1) v Crazy Eddie’s, Yates’ Bar (6-0)-(4-1) v Scandalic

Asia Back Packer’s Monday Darts Super League

Standings Sept. 29 (week 13)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	B/L	Pts.
Load Out	13	11	2	80	33	8	22
Legends	13	10	3	69	48	9	20
Buffalo Jack’s	12	10	2	68	36	7	20
W. Tankies	13	8	5	68	45	8	16
Double Top	12	8	4	59	41	8	16
Jantha Coffee	13	6	7	55	58	8	12
i-Rovers ‘A’	13	5	8	45	68	7	10
Don’t Tell MaMa’s	13	3	10	42	62	3	6
i-Rovers ‘B’	13	2	11	27	81	3	4
Bye	13	1	12	30	71	3	2
Results:  Bye (0-0)-(5-1) v i-Rovers ‘B’, Jantha Coffee (6-1)-(3-0) v Legends, W. Tankies (5-1)-(4-0) v Don’t Tell MaMa’s, i-Rovers ‘A’ (3-1)-(6-0) v Load Out

Links Bar Wednesday 9-Ball Pool League

Results & Standings Oct. 1 (week 16)

Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Pts.
Legends Pool	13	10	1	2	60	31
Mates Bar	16	9	2	5	-2	29
Links Bar	13	9	0	4	46	27
Pook’s Bar	14	8	2	4	18	26
George & Dragon	13	7	2	4	20	23
FCUK Inn	14	4	5	5	-6	17
Classroom	16	5	2	9	-34	17
Crazy Eddie’s	14	4	3	7	-10	15
The Ranch	14	4	2	8	-20	14
Connections	13	3	2	8	-20	11
Queen Vic	14	3	1	10	-52	10
Results:  FCUK Inn 9 v 11 The Ranch, Classroom 12 v 8 Legends Pool, Crazy Eddie’s 11 v 9 Queen Vic, FCUK Inn 8 v 12 Links Bar, Mates Bar 11 v 9 Connections

Darkside Tuesday Darts League

Standings Sept. 30 (week 5)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	T/G	Pts.
Chill Bar	5	4	1	32	13	5	8
Oscars Bar	5	4	1	33	12	4	8
Double Top	5	4	1	23	22	2	8
Load Out	5	2	3	27	18	1	4
Double Dutch	5	1	4	11	34	2	2
Moonies	5	0	5	9	36	1	0
Results:  Double Dutch (0-0)-(9-1) v Chill Bar, Double Top (6-1)-(3-0) v Load Out, Moonies (2-0)-(7-1) v Oscars Bar

Darkside Thursday Darts League

Standings Oct. 2 (week 25)

Team	P	W	L	F	A	T/G	Pts.
Chill Bar	24	24	0	177	35	24	48
Oscar’s Sports Bar	25	17	8	135	86	12	34
Load Out	25	15	10	122	99	14	30
PJ’s Bar	25	14	11	127	94	13	28
Moonies	25	13	12	121	100	13	26
CS Coffee	25	9	16	90	131	12	18
Double Top Bar	24	7	17	71	141	7	14
Moonie Blues	25	0	25	20	177	4	0
Results:  CS Coffee (5-1)-(4-0) v Moonies, Double Top Bar P-P Chill Bar, Oscar’s Sports Bar (8-0)-(1-1) v Moonie Blues, PJ’s Bar (6-1)-(3-0) v Load Out

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