Tag: Golfnutter
Golfnutter: Golf etiquette in Pattaya
It may not be improper here to mention certain points of etiquette, which as it is of importance, should be observed by all who...
Golfnutter: FedEx’s filthy lucre
Financial rewards for many of the world’s highest profile sports people have reached levels that can only be described as obscene. When the Barclays...
Golfnutter: Rory McIlroy – a new era begins
The PGA Championship, desperate to lose its tag as the world’s “least-regarded major” billed this event with all the hyperbole its PR people could...
Golfnutter: Year’s last major: the PGA at Valhalla
Valhalla (Norse mythology and legend): the great hall of Odin where warriors, who die in battle, are welcomed to dwell eternally. Valhalla Golf Club,...
Golfnutter: Golf at the Olympics
Fancy a bet on picking the winning nationality of golf’s gold medals in Rio in 2016? Here’s a tip; select the USA to win...
Golfnutter: At last – something new
For years the golfing world’s biggest story has been whether Tiger would eclipse Jack’s record 18 majors. The golf media, fearing this tale has...
Golfnutter: The Open Championship – Hoylake
The latest winner of golf’s oldest – and to many its most coveted – trophy will be decided this weekend. Royal Liverpool Golf Club,...
Golfnutter: Open qualifying quirks
Just prior to this column being submitted, the Open de France will be drawing to a close. The French Open’s leading three players in...
Golfnutter: McIlroy – Irish after all
A few years back, shortly after golf was readmitted to the Olympics, Rory McIlroy was being pressured into revealing which team he would represent....
Golfnutter: US Open – Decisively Won
The experts all agreed; this US Open at Pinehurst No 2 would see a winning score of even-par or close to it. And they...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
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Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
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Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...