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Hua Hin Golf Society

AGM 2006

This was held at Lake View on January 24 th , preceded by a 2 Ball better ball tournament for members only, the result of which is below.

At the General meeting, which was hosted very well again by the staff of Lake View who presented an excellent buffet supper, the main point on the agenda was the election of three members of the committee for a two-year term. All three outgoing members put themselves up for re-election with one new candidate. The incumbents were all comfortably re-elected and the committee for the next year is:

Peter Gouldby Chairman (1 year)

Kevin Milke Vice Chairman and Handicap committee (2 years)

Bernard Morgan Captain and Handicap committee (2 years)

Mick Evans Secretary and Handicap committee (2 years)

Fritz Schroeder Member (1 year)

Robert Baker member and Handicap committee (1 year)

The meeting was well attended by sixty persons. There were no contentious issues and the whole thing took only one and a half hours.

We have another 35000 baht in the charity account and we are looking into several new projects in the local area.

Recent results

20 th January at Panurangsi, 35 players, 0-36 hcp

1 st Brian Reeves 37 pts 16 hcp

2 nd Urpo (guest) 36 pts 16 hcp

3 rd Roger Donaldson 35 pts 9 hcp

24 th January at Lake View, 60 players, 2 Ball Better Ball

1 st Erkki/ Bjorn Byman 44 pts

2 nd Berny/ Laurence Garrett 44 pts

3 rd Mick Evans/ Terry Gallagher 43 pts

27 th January at Royal Hua Hin, 46 players

‘A' group 0-18 hcp

1 st Fritz Schroeder 37 pts 8 hcp

2 nd Bill Porter 35 pts 10 hcp

‘B' group 19-36 hcp

1 st Nid Byrne 38 pts 36 hcp

2 nd John Robinson 38 pts 20 hcp

31 st January at Royal Ratchaburi, 54 players

‘A' group

1 st Tim Browne 34 pts 11 hcp

2 nd Mick Evans 34 pts 7 hcp

‘B' group

1 st Wayne Morgan (guest) 33 pts 22 hcp

2 nd Lea (guest) 33 pts 30 hcp

3 rd February at Sawang Resort, 45 players

‘A' group

1 st Tip Gouldby 72 net 13 hcp

2 nd Erkki 74 net 16 hcp

‘B' group

1 st Nid Byrne 44 pts 35 hcp

2 nd David Baird 36 pts 22 hcp

7 th February at Springfield, 52 players

‘A' group

1 st John Pritlove 69 net 9 hcp

2 nd Kevin Dyer (guest) 73 net 16 hcp

‘B' group

1 st Ruth Kennedy 34 pts 20 hcp

2 nd Jimmy Knight (guest) 32 pts 26 hcp

10 th February at Royal Hua Hin, 38 players, one group

1 st Tip Gouldby 39 pts 13 hcp

2 nd Annie Gidnoy 38 pts 36 hcp

3 rd Jim Kennedy 36 pts 17 hcp

12 th February at Lake View, 55 players

‘A' group

1 st Mike Zimmerman 673 net 7 hcp

2 nd John Pritlove 74 net 9 hcp

‘B' group

1 st Adrian Ball 45 pts 28 hcp

2 nd Yurochair Brook 37 pts 24 hcp

Fixtures for March

Friday 3 rd Sawang Resort

Tuesday 7 th Lake View

Friday 10 th Majestic Creek

Tuesday 14 th Springfield

Friday 17 th Panurangsi

Tuesday 21 st T.B.N

Friday 24 th Lake View

Tuesday 28 th T.B.N

Friday 31 st Majestic Creek

Forthcoming Events

April 23 rd – 27 th Chiang Mai

23 rd Depart Hua Hin Bus and Air

24 th Royal Chiang Mai

25 th Chiang Mai Lamphun Golf Club

26 th Royal Chiang Mai

27 th Return to Hua Hin

May Summer Pairs Competition

4 Ball Best Ball Match play League

Entry list will be displayed on 1 st April. Dates will be decided when it is known how many teams have entered.

July Pattaya trip

2 nd Depart Hua Hin by road

3 rd Golf – venue T.B.N

4 th Laem Chabang

5 th Golf – venue T.B.N

6 th Return to Hua Hin

August or early September

Three-day trip to Kanchanaburi or Khao Yai areas, details will be announced in May.

Fit for Golf

There seem to be a lot of shoulder injuries about at the moment. So this month we will look at how the swing affects the shoulder and what exercises can be performed to stop injuries occurring. Without repeating myself too many times the reason the shoulder area is put under strain is because the other structures used while swinging a club are not functioning properly. If your back and hips won't move then the movement of the club has to come from somewhere, this is most likely to be the arms. What area is between your arms to the torso? Your shoulders. Not surprisingly the shoulder gets overloaded and pain ensues. But if you still are not prepared to loosen your body up to save the stress on the shoulders then here are some exercises that will strengthen the shoulder area and limit the chance of injury. The shoulder is designed to be very mobile but because of this the integrity of the joint is compromised. The muscles around it help to keep it stable.

The exercises here will strengthen the rotator cuff muscles and the shoulder blade area also. All you will need for this is a grocery item that weighs a kilo or two. If you feel you need more weight then small dumbbells are required up to 5 kg in weight.

The rotator cuff work is best performed lying on your side on a bench but your sofa will suffice. Support your head with a pillow. To make the explanation simple start by lying on your left side. Holding the weight in your right hand bend your right elbow to 90° with the top part of your arm running down the midline of the body. Keep the top part of the arm still and lift the weight. You should be turning the arm at the shoulder. Don't force the movement; there should be no discomfort. After repeating this about 10 times change hands. To get a better range of movement bring the left elbow slightly forward. This means lying on the arm you are working so make sure there is no discomfort in that shoulder. Once both arms have been exercised then turn over and repeat on the other side.

The shoulder blade area is known as the shoulder girdle. To strengthen this you need 2-5kgs of weight. Bags of rice maybe? Stand up straight and pull the belly button into the spine but keep the spine still. This will stop the back from overloading. Bend the knees a little and lean forward from the hips about 20°; you may have to bring the hips back a bit to balance. Straighten the arms but don't lock them out. To start the exercise, bring the elbows up keep the bottom part of the arm pointing to the ground. Lift the shoulder blades but don't shrug the shoulders. This will work the mid part of the back strengthening the shoulder girdle area. Drop the elbows down under control but again don't straighten out the arms. Repeat 10-15 times.

For more information on the shoulder and how it can help your golf call Terry on 01 0096588 or look at the fit-foregolf website, www.fit-foregolf.com

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The SAGA TAILOR Tour

Press Release: 14 Feb 2006

The SAGA TAILOR Tour

Results from the latest “SAGA TAILOR TOUR” tournaments

30-Jan Kaeng Krachan

Place Name Score OoM Baht

1 Kenny Walker 69 40 3900

2 Justin Klahan 72 31.5 1900

2 Somchai Saiwong 72 31.5 1900

4 Jorgen Persson 73 23.5 900

4 Per Joansson 73 23.5 900

13-Feb Lake View Desert

Place Name Score OoM Baht

1 Hampus Linden 71 40 4600

2 No Dong Wan 72 31.5 2450

2 Christopher Longbottom 72 31.5 2450

4 Jorgen Persson 74 25 1300

5 Thongchai Tima 75 22 900

6 Tanin Nim-Oth 76 20 600

Order of Merit TOP - 10

1 Jorgen Persson 285.5

2 Tanin Nim-Oth 206.3

3 Kenny Walker 174.8

4 Simon Yates 160

5 Blair Wilson 159.3

6 Udom Poolsawat 155.8

7 Jakkrit Tiensa-And 149.1

8 Christopher Longbottom 115.5

9 Somchai Saiwong 114.3

10 Supavit Tiansomboon 111.3

Money Leaders TOP - 10

1 Asadawut Ratanawimol 24000

2 Udorn Duangdecha 16500

2 Pachern Prempreeda 16500

4 Jorgen Persson 16100

5 Kenny Walker 15900

6 Simon Yates 15000

7 Yattaporn Posantae 11250

7 Chairat Chureewattanakul 11250

9 Blair Wilson 8550

10 Palawat Saengsui 8250

10 Nitipong Srithong-in 8250

First of all I like to thank all the players that have been supporting the tour. NO PLAYERS NO TOUR . Secondly an extra big thanks to our two biggest sponsors SAGA TAILOR and REGAL THAILAND PROPERTY . Also big thanks to the golf courses that are hosting the tournaments, Lake View, Palm Hills, Royal Hua Hin, Springfield, Muang Kaew and Kaeng Krachan .

Coming tournaments on the SAGA TAILOR Tour:

Monday the 13 of Mar Registration 11.00 Venue: Palm Hills

Monday the 27 of Mar Registration 11.00 Venue: Springfield

Monday the 10 of Apr Registration 11.00 Venue: Lake View

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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