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Hua Hin Golf Society

MATCH PLAY LEAGUE

After six rounds the leaders on 19th August were Berny/ Sam 14 pts, Bill Battell/Peter Tydeman 13 pts and last year's winners Mick Evans/Neung Chueanil 13 pts; there are three rounds to go.

KANCHANABURI TRIP

The itinerary and costs have been fixed as follows:

Monday 4th Sept. Depart to Royal Ratchaburi. After golf, go on to the River Kwai Hotel.

Tuesday 5th Sept. Golf at Blue Sapphire. Wednesday 5th Sept. Golf at Nichigo and return to Hua Hin.

Costs: Two golfers sharing 6500 baht One golfer sharing with partner 4500 baht One golfer single 4500 baht.

RECENT RESULTS

July 21st Kaeng Krachan. 20 Entrants one group only. Stableford. 1st David Boog (g) 39points 8 hcp. 2nd Peter Dunne 35 points 5 hcp. 3rd Mick Evans 34 points 8 hcp. July 25th Lake View. 33 Entrants one group. Group Stableford. 1st Fritz Schroeder 44 points 7 hcp. 2nd Craig Morgan 43 points 23 hcp. 3rd Monta 42 points 19 hcp. July 28th Lake View. TOBY'S MEMORIAL TROPHY. 52 Entrants. 26 Teams of 2. 2 Ball Texas Scramble. 1st David Rawlings / Doug East 61 net 8 hcp. 2nd Lawrence Garrett / Larry English 64.5 net 3.5 hcp. 3rd Trevor Firth / Dave Stott 64.5 net 6.5 hcp August 1st Royal Hua Hin. 27 Entrants one group only. Stableford. 1st David Buchan 37 points 20 hcp. 2nd Boom Schroeder 35 points 18 hcp. 3rd Peter Tydeman 35 points 18 hcp.

August 4th Majestic Creek. 31 Entrants one group only. Stableford. 1st Trevor Firth 42 points 14 hcp. 2nd Bill Battell 40 points 14 hcp. 3rd Bryan McCleod 37 points 12 hcp.

August 8th Springfield . 28 Entrants one group only. Stableford. 1st Fritz Schroeder 42 points 6 hcp. (72 Gross Score), 2nd Barry Moore 38 points 8 hcp. 3rd Russell Beard 38 points 10 hcp.

August 11th Lake View. 4 Ball Texas Scramble 39 Entrants. 9 x 4 + 1 x 3 Teams. 1st Jill Moore / Barry Moore / Nick (g) / Bryan McCleod 61 Gross 56 net 5 hcp. 2nd Berny Morgan / David Morgan / Courtney Morgan / Ulf Sparvman 64 Gross 57.9 net 6.1 hcp.

August 15th Sawang. 7 Entrants. 1st Trevor Paynter 44 points 18 hcp. 2nd Peter Newman 33 points 24 hcp. August 18th Lake View. 48 Entrants. 30 in “A” group & 18 in “B” group. “A” group.1st Graeme Pearson 69 net 17 hcp. 2nd Doug East 70 net 15 hcp. 3rd Nueng Chueanil 71 net 12 hcp. “B” group.1st Kathy Herbert 42 points 27 hcp. 2nd Rod Gretton 42 points 26 hcp. 3rd Jim Lynch 42 points 22 hcp.

Great big THANKS to all that made this the 3rd season possible. First of all: All the players that has joined the SAGA TAILOR Tour during the 2005/2006 season. Next:

Sponsors, Regal Thailand Property for sponsoring our biggest tournament in SAGA TAILOR Tour history, also Tipco, Singha, Wilson and Golf of Siam, thanks for supporting our tour. And of cause all the courses, big THANKS Lake View, Palm Hills, Royal Hua Hin, Springfield, Muang Kaew and Kaeng Krachan. I also like to thank the local press for promoting our tour, The Observer, Hua Hin Today and Hua Hin cable TV thanks. Finishing with our main sponsor the SAGA TAILOR located on Phetkasem Rd opposite the clock tower. THANKS Ashu.

Fit for Golf

Part two of the shoulder area will entail strengthening exercises for the muscles to help them avoid injury and overwork.

The neck muscles may be tight but they can also be weak which will not help the neck to function properly. A ball will be needed to push the head against. The Swiss ball is ideal but if one of those is not at hand then a beach ball will suffice. Make sure it is not inflated too much or too little. If the fingers are pushed into the ball they should be able to sink in about two inches. Stand facing a wall and place the ball on your forehead. Keep the body upright. To help with balance and posture pull the belly button to the spine but don't move the back. Then lightly move the head forward pushing into the ball. Hold for 10-20 seconds. Repeat 5 times. This process is to be repeated with the ball on the side of the head and the back of the head. Make sure that the head only is moving. Watch that the body doesn't sway.

When the chest muscles get tight the back muscles can over stretch. This causes discomfort as well as developing a bad posture. To overcome this the muscles at the back should be exercised. Firstly, stand with a good posture. This entails placing the feet hip width, toes pointing forward and toes and ankles in line. Not one foot in front of the other. Back straight and draw the belly button to the spine, not moving the back. Look straight ahead. Bend the elbow to 90o; keep the elbow to your side. Bring the hands out keeping the elbows to the side. Focus on bringing the shoulder blades together. Repeat 15 times The next back strengthening exercises needs a length of elastic band. There are purpose made bands available but a 5-foot piece of tyre inner tube will do. Tie the tube to something solid; alternatively wrap it around a post or tree, even. Stand facing the band attachment in the same posture as the last exercise, good neutral position. Holding each end of the band with arms outstretched pull the arms back and concentrate on bringing the shoulder blades together. Keep the elbows near to the side of the body as you draw the hands back. Repeat 10-15 times.

The above exercises will help to improve posture as well and developing the muscles needed to play golf. To get your back functioning better call Terry on 01-0096588 or find us at www.fit-foregolf.com

Butterfly Rock Golf Club

Another month passes and time to inform everyone of how things are. Membership is still increasing, but the restriction now is that any new members must be proposed and seconded by a member, and they must have a valid handicap certificate. That is not to say that if you are newcomer to the game and do not have a handicap you cannot join. Contact us and we will invite you to our events where you will play for a handicap card, but will not be part of the competition. When you have returned 3 cards we will assess for handicap, and when you reach the required level, then you may join. It may be that the initial 3 cards do not qualify, so it will be 3 more until you reach the required level. The website is fully operational, and shows fixtures, results of competitions, information for the coming week, and the Brian Reeve order of merit. The 2's pot is still running and is a rollover; pot now stands at 1500 Baht.

RESULTS

19th July. Majestic Golf Club. 3-man scramble 1st. Bob Welsh, Craig Morgan and George Harrison Net 60.6. 2nd Steve Ross, Robin Heath and Robert Bremble Net 66.3. 3rd. Brian Reeve, Mike Lord and Phil Simons Net 66.5. 4th Mike Ford, Pat Curran and Lee Bremble Net 66.9. Nearest pin 4th Robin Heath – 17th Bob Welsh 26th July. Lake View Stroke play 1st. Sven Wermelin Net 68. 2nd Mike Lord, Net 71. 3rd Mike Ford, Net 72. 4th Bob Welsh, Net 74 Nearest pin 4th Phil Simons – 17th Bob Welsh 2nd August. Royal Ratchburi Stableford 1st Derek Lindsay 35 points. 2nd Robin Heath, 34 points. 3rd Mike Ford, 33 points. 4th Phil Simons, 30 points Nearest pin 7th Mike Ford – 11th Robert Bremble 9th August. Palm Hills Bogey 1st Peter Dunne +4. 2nd Derek Lindsay +2. 3rd Craig Morgan -1. 4th Robin Heath -2 Nearest pin 8th Mike Henry – 11th Peter Dunne

THE SAGA TAILOR TOUR 4th season

New for this season is that we will be running two separate flights parallel to the main event. Special flights for “Seniors” and “Juniors” these will have there own order of merit (OoM). To qualify for the senior flight, men have to be 55 years young or going to be 55 during 2006, ladies 50 years young. For the junior flight: 20 years old or younger. Thank you “DUSIT RESORT” for supporting our tour. 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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