This month's golf news and features

Society Returns to Majestic Creek

After a lapse of 18 months, we returned on 27 th May and found the course in relatively good condition, despite a long drought. We now have bookings until March next year.

Toby Charnaud

Toby's father and sister paid a visit to Thailand to attempt to arrange the legal affairs concerning Daniel (Toby's son) and his business.

Pattaya Trip

The results and a social report will be in August's issue.

Recent Results

20 th May at Kaeng Krachan , 12 players one group 0-36 hcp. 1 st Noy Puangmalai 42 pts 36 hcp, 2 nd Peter Flury 41pts 21 hcp.

24 th May at Lake View 40 players. A group 0-18 hcp, 1 st Al Reed, 64 net 16 hcp, 2 nd Little Johnny (guest) 67 net 12 hcp. B group 19-36 hcp, 1 st Brian Reeve 43 pts 20 hcp, 2 nd Noy Puangmalai 41 pts, 30 hcp.

27 th May at Majestic Creek 44 players, A group 1 st Don Horton 41 pts 18 hcp, 2 nd Roger Donaldson 39 pts 12 hcp. B group 1 st Peter Harrison 40 pts 23 hcp, 2 nd Peter Tydeman 40 pts 20 hcp.

31 st May at Palm Hills 40 players. A group 1 st David Rawlings 70 net 17 hcp, 2 nd Berny 72 net 17 hcp. B group 1 st Barbara Anstee 42 pts 26 hcp, 2 nd Luciano 39 pts 19 hcp.

3 rd June at Springfield 42 players. A group 1 st Mark Finnegan 42 pts 12 hcp, 2 nd Sam Sheriff 41 pts 13 hcp. B group 1 st Claes Bergwall 44 pts 19 hcp, 2 nd Monta 36 pts 20 hcp.

7 th June at Lake View 35 players. A group 1 st Don Horton 72 net, 17 hcp, 2 nd Mick Evans 73 net 8 hcp. B group Nit 37 pts 20 hcp, 2 nd Peter Flury 37pts 19 hcp.

10 th June at Royal Hua Hin 29 players one group 0-36 hcp. 1 st Martok Thongmee 39 pts 26 hcp, 2 nd Bob Kennedy 37 pts 31 hcp, 3 rd Monta 36 pts 21 hcp, 4 th Tip Gouldby 35 pts 13 hcp.

14 th June at Sawang , 20 players one group. 1 st Chuan 40 pts 10 hcp, 2 nd Thida 38 pts, 19 hcp.

17 th June at Palm Hills 38 players. A group 1 st Neung 67 net 16 hcp, 2 nd Roger Donaldson 70 net 12 hcp, B group 1 st Annie Gidney 38 pts 34 hcp, 2 nd David Buchan 36 pts 36 hcp.

Fixtures for July

Monday 4 th Khao Kheow (Pattaya)

Tuesday 5 th Laem Chabang (Pattaya)

Wed 6 th Plutaluang Navy Golf Club (Pattaya)

Tuesday 12 th Majestic Creek

Friday 15 th Lake View

Tuesday 19 th Hua Hin

Thurs/Fri 21/22 nd Public Holiday no fixture

Tuesday 26 th Springfield

Friday 29 th Palm Hills (Provisional)

Forthcoming Events

8 th -9 th August 2 days one night in Ratchaburi, 2 rounds of golf Monday at Ranurangsi and Tuesday at Royal Ratchaburi.

Late October commencement of the annual matchplay championship

Early December, 36 hole stroke play championship, 23 rd December (Provisional) annual charity tournament and dinner

Fit for Golf

There is many a round of golf that starts well and fizzles out as you get towards the last few holes. This can be attributed to quite a few things but one of the reasons is the body tiring and the concentration slipping. By increasing the cardio-vascular fitness of the body both the mind and the muscles will be able to last longer.

Here are some simple exercises that can be performed while not having to go to a gym. Firstly find a set of stairs and walk up them. Can't be much more simple. If you live in a condo that has a lift walk up the stairs and come back down in the lift. This is kinder on the knees. If you don't have a lift and don't want to travel down the stairs then step up and down on the bottom step. Keep a comfortable pace going and if you feel that it is getting too tough stop and return on another day. As with all the exercises I have prescribed make sure they are manageable and don't over exert yourself. As you complete more sessions you will find it easier to increase the time spent exercising.

Walking is part of the game of golf, for most people. To make the round easier to complete and stop your body aching for days after a game get out and do some walking away from the course. If there are hills near then use them to increase your stamina. Again don't overdo it. Pick a time of the day that is not too hot and make sure you have plenty of water with you.

If the impact of walking on hard surfaces can be uncomfortable on your body, be it knees, back or feet then try walking in water. For those of you with access to a pool this is a great way to take the pressure off of the joints but still get the heart and lungs working and if you don't have a pool you can use, then walking waist deep in the sea is equally as effective.

Before starting any exercise regime makes sure that you know your body is capable of the workload. If in any doubt arrange a medical check up to determine your state of health. 

To improve your health and fitness leading to better golf contact Terry on 01 0096588 or by e-mail through www.fit-foregolf.com and see what a difference a little work can do.

Outsider Wins Molars Trophy in Hua Hin

The last week in April was set for HKCC's top golfers to descend on Hua Hin to do battle for the Molars Trophy. Hot favourite was once again James Jenks, who co-incidentally was also handicap adjudicator. A number of noses were put out of joint when the handicaps were announced, not least Arthur Barnett who cornered Jenks in the top bar for an explanation as to why he was giving Jenks 15 shots. The Jenks explanation of “I'm the benchmark” was not well received. An early casualty was Jim Neilson who had to take care of some rising damp. Another with medical problems was Lawman who suffered a badly dislocated thumb. However, he passed a late fitness test and has promised to heed the doctor's advice and use cotton buds in future. McKinney came by private jet from his castle in Edinburgh and Hardie from the Antipodes after a late scare when his horse cast a shoe on the way to the airport.

A fine array of new Pings and Callaways were being flaunted, the owners of which received a nasty shock at Bangkok Airport when Roger Perrin mischievously spread rumours that Thai Customs were having a crackdown on offenders against the Intellectual Property Regulations. No such problems for Scales. He swaggered in with an almost complete set of Tommy Armour clubs acquired at a knock-down price after a bit of haggling with the lady in the Oxfam shop.

After a week of fierce competition, tens of fans lined the 18th fairway of the Majestic Golf Club in Hua Hin to see rank outsider, John Hunter, win his first golfing major - the Molars Trophy. Donning the pink jacket, an emotional Hunter said, “It is hard to describe the feeling after fifty years of losing.” Local publican and runner up, Ray Kite, was bitterly disappointed. “I could have won this if it was played on a decent course. The fairways were crap and the greens were worse. Hunter may be used to playing on sheep fields in Australia but I am not”, Kite observed.

John Hardie, a member of the Handicapping Committee, who was followed on every round by a pack of stray dogs said, “I honestly thought any one of these dogs had a better chance than Hunter, but then, every dog has its day.” Hardie's colleague on the Handicapping Committee, Jim Jenks added, “This years field was very competitive with veteran professionals like Arthur Barnett who only uses two clubs - a three iron and a putter. How do you give no hopers like Hunter a chance against Barnett? I think John and I did a superb job of fixing the handicaps.”

The SAGA Tailor Tour

The next season 2005/2006 of “the SAGA TAILOR Tour” will start on the 1 of August at Royal Hua Hin golf course.

After 23 tournaments of a total 24 on the “SAGA TAILOR TOUR” the OoM standings are as follows on the 2004/2005 years schedule.

With 30 points for a win anything can happed before the season is over at the end of June 2005.

I'll specially like to thank all 122 players that have been supporting the TOUR during this season, THANKS!!!!

Hope to see you all at our tournaments. And enjoy your golf!!!

Jorgen Persson Suwit Pahulo

PGA of Sweden Thai PGA

Phone 01-434 6540 Phone 01-856 4509

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