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Hua Hin Golf Society

Charity

We have identified two possible new projects and we are examining their needs. One is a small orphanage in Pranburi, and the other is to supply water filters to several different schools.

Chiang Mai Trip

Details and costs are at the end of this report. Registration is going well, we have a few vacancies left and it is for members only.

Anybody interested please ask any committee member or get the itinerary from Berny's Bar. Closing date is 13 th April.

Recent Results

14 th February at Lake View 55 players

A Group 0-18 hcp

1 st Mike Zimmerman 73 net 7 hcp

2 nd John Pritlove 74 net 9 hcp

B Group 19-36 hcp

1 st Adrian Ball 45 pts 28 hcp

2 nd Yurachair Brook 37 pts 24 hcp

17 th February at Kaeng Krachan 33 players, one group 0-36 hcp

1 st Adrian Ball 42 pts 23 hcp

2 nd Fiona Zimmerman 38 pts 9 hcp

21 st February at Majestic Creek 53 players

A Group

1 st Fiona Zimmerman 67 net 8 hcp

2 nd Tip Gouldby 69 net 13 hcp

B Group

1 st Tongmee Martok 41 pts 26 hcp

2 nd Brian Herbert 33 pts 22 hcp

24 th February at Royal Ratchaburi 21 players one group

1 st Berny 37 pts 19 hcp

2 nd Bjorn Byman 37 pts 18 hcp

28 th February at Royal Hua Hin 52 players

A Group

1 st Niels (guest) 74 net 18 hcp

2 nd Fritz 76 net 8 hcp

B Group

1 st Nina Cole 33 pts 34 hcp

2 nd Richard Cole 31 pts 34 hcp

3 rd March at Sawang Resort 29 players one group

1 st Kuki Palilini 36 pts 6 hcp

2 nd Wongchay (guest) 35 pts 25 hcp

7 th March at Lake View 57 players

A Group

1 st Don Horton 69 net 17 hcp

2 nd Trevor Firth 71 net 17 hcp

B Group

1 st Chris Davidson 35 pts 20 hcp

2 nd Rod Gretton 34 pts 28 hcp

10 th March at Majestic Creek 23 players one group

1 st Trevor Firth 43 pts 16 hcp

2 nd Adrian Ball 40 pts 20 hcp

14 th March at Springfield 56 players, 28 teams of two

Format: Two ball best ball Stableford

1 st Jodie Wilman/Barry Moore 45 pts

2 nd Guy Bach/Michael Pritchard (guests) 44 pts

3 rd Morgan/Berit Wallengren 43 pts

17 th March at Panurangsi 20 players one group

1 st Laurence Garrett 37 pts 8 hcp

2 nd Clive (guest) 37 pts 8 hcp

Fixtures for April

Tuesday 4 th Springfield

Friday 7 th Lake View

Tuesday 11 th Kaeng Krachan

Tuesday 18 th Lake View

Friday 21 st Palm Hills

Monday 24 th Royal Chiang Mai

Tuesday 25 th Chiang Mai Lamphun

Wednesday 26 th Royal Chiang Mai

Forthcoming Events

April 23 rd – 27 th Chiang Mai, members only

23 rd Depart Hua Hin, bus to Bangkok airport

27 th Return to Hua Hin by air and bus

Costs include transport, transfers, hotel with breakfast, golf, caddies, prizes and presentation dinner (buffet).

Per golfer sharing a room 10,800 baht

Single golfer 13,800 baht

Golfer and non-golfer sharing a room18.800 baht

Golfer and non-playing partner, own transport 8,100 baht

2 golfers sharing, own transport 10,200 baht

May Summer Pairs Competition

Four ball best ball Match Play League

Entry list will be displayed on 1 st April

July Pattaya trip

2 nd – 6 th July 4 nights, 3 days golf

August/September

Three-day family trip to Kanchanaburi or Kao Yai areas.

Fit for Golf

The next time you watch the pros playing just look at their backs and see how straight they are. The more the back is in a neutral position the more it will move. a neutral back is the natural curve of the spine. In modern life we tend to do a lot of leaning forward and this will lead to a spine that is curved in a forward position stopping the back from twisting as it should. Once the spine doesn't move how it should you transfer the movement to other parts of the body, namely the shoulders and hips. this can lead to a swing that is out of line and of course bad shots. Sound familiar?

If you are having trouble with your game then look at your posture. stand side on to a mirror and look at how you stand. Then take your golf address and look at your posture. Don't straighten up the back because you are looking at it! Stand naturally and see how it looks. Straight or curved? If it is straight then you should have reasonable movement if not read on.What can you do to get the back in the position it is designed to be in. Firstly don't try to get yourself upright too quickly. You have taken years to get a bad posture so it will take a little while to re-educate the back and have it return to functioning properly. For an ongoing exercise that can be done anywhere just straighten the back as you walk or sit getting the muscles to lengthen and take out some of the curve. For this to work I want you to pick a colour and when you see anything of that colour think about straightening the back. Don't move too much just get out of the forward posture.

Eventually the muscles in the front of the body will lengthen and you will be more upright.For a more specific exercise to mobilise the spine roll a towel up so it is about 10cm wide. Place this on the floor and place your back on top of it somewhere around the shoulder blades. Bend your knees and make sure your hips don't move during the exercise. Support your head with your hands and then let the shoulders and head drop to the floor. This will get the vertebrae moving and free the stiffness in the spine. It is not a sit-up so only move from a straight body to the floor. After about ten repetitions move the towel to another part of the back. Keep the towel around the shoulder blades.These are a couple of simple exercises to unlock the spine and get the back moving, so your swing will be better equipped to get the club in the right position when it makes contact with the ball.

For more information on improving your golf and life contact: Terry at www.fit-foregolf.com or call 01-009 6588.

www.fit-foregolf.com

The SAGA TAILOR Tour

Press Release: 14 Mar 2006

Results from the latest “SAGA TAILOR TOUR” tournaments

27-Feb Royal Hua Hin

Place Name Score OoM Baht

1 Kenny Walker 71 40 4100

2 Somchai Saiwong 73 31.5 2100

2 Corey Harris 73 31.5 2100

4 Prapan Marksaeng 75 25 1200

5 Christopher Longbottom 77 20 300

5 Justin Klahan 77 20 300

5 Jorgen Persson 77 20 300

13-Mar Palm Hills

Place Name Score OoM Baht

1 Corey Harris 71 40 3800

2 Kenny Walker 72 34 2400

3 Martin Dahl 73 27 1050

3 Udom Poolsawat 73 27 1050

5 Christopher Longbottom 75 22 700

We had a really event filled day at Palm Hills. Everybody was having a hard time mastering Palm Hills undulating greens, with some very hard pin placements. However some of our players found a way. Udom Poolsawat aced the 3 rd hole, congratulation to the “Hole in One”. Leslie Stewart holed out his second shot on the 9 th hole, great Eagle Leslie. Most of us where happy to get away with a 2-putt par on the 9 th , (felt like a birdie). Christopher Longbottom also managed an eagle, at the par 5 hole 7 th. Well Played guys .

Order of Merit TOP – 10 Points

1 Jorgen Persson 320.5

2 Kenny Walker 248.8

3 Tanin Nim-Oth 217.3

4 Udom Poolsawat 195.8

5 Blair Wilson 182.8

6 Somchai Saiwong 163.8

7 Simon Yates 160

8 Christopher Longbottom 157.5

9 Jakkrit Tiensa-And 149.1

10 Supavit Tiansomboon 126.8

Money Leaders TOP – 10 Baht

1 Asadawut Ratanawimol 24000

2 Kenny Walker 22400

3 Udorn Duangdecha 16500

3 Pachern Prempreeda 16500

5 Jorgen Persson 16400

6 Simon Yates 15000

7 Yattaporn Posantae 11250

7 Chairat Chureewattanakul 11250

9 Corey Harris 8600

10 Blair Wilson 8550

Coming tournaments on the SAGA TAILOR Tour:

Monday the 10 of Apr Registration 11.00 Venue: Lake View

Monday the 24 of Apr Registration TBC Venue: TBC

Monday the 8 of Apr Registration 08.00 Venue: Lake View Desert

To stay updated visit our web-site:

www.golfhuahin.net

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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