GOLF NEWS
Hua Hin Golf Society
Hua Hin Golf Society M.C.C (Melbourne Cricket Club) They will be here in April once again and have challenged us to a golf match, and this game will be played on the 15th April at Springfield. Dan Hughes He was tragically killed in a road accident on 26th February between Hua Hin and Cha Am. He first came too Hua Hin in the mid nineties with a group of expats from Saipan when he was running a restaurant, eventually coming to live in Hua Hin.
Forth Coming Events Chiang Mai Trip
Now confirmed for 27 April to 1st May. 3 days of golf and we have closed the listat 44 golfers and half their supporters 55 pax altogether. The bulk are going by air
and the rest by car.Pattaya Trip Also confirmed for 29th June-3rd JulyEarly September trip to Korat or Kanchanaburi Nothing has been arranged yet, but it
will be in the coming weeks; watch our website. Summer pairs competition
(members only) This will be played between May and
September July 22nd Toby’s Memorial Trophy
2 ball better ball Stableford.
Annual Individual Championships
Match play 17th October 1st/Preliminary
round.
Stoke play against handicap
28th November and 2nd December.
Scratch Play open to category 1 and 2
players. 89
(Handicap 12 and under) 9th and 12th
December.
Fixtures for April
Tuesday 1st Royal Ratchaburi
Friday 4th Black Mountain
Tuesday 8th Springfield
Friday 11th Kaeng Krachan
Wednesday16th Springfield
Friday18th Lake View
Tuesday 22nd Majestic
Friday 25th Palm Hills
Monday 28th Chiang Mai
Highlands
Tuesday 29th Mai Jo
Wednesday 30th Royal Chiang Mai
Recent results
22nd February – Springfield,
55 entrants
A Group: Stableford, 39 players (Hcp.
0-18)
1st Russell Beard, 37 pts (7hcp), 2nd
Chuan, 36pts (6 hcp), 3rd Rene Bernard,
36pts (6hcp), 4th Jill Moore, 35pts
(14hcp)
B Group: Stableford, 16 players (Hcp.
19-36)
1st Peter Wyer, 40pts (20hcp), 2nd Berit
Wallengren, 37pts (26hcp)
26th February – Dragon Hills,
66 entrants
A Group: Stableford, 42 players
1st Tim Browne??? (Guest), 37pts (13hcp),
2nd Conrad Smith, 36pts (18hcp), 3rd
Rene Bernard, 32pts (6hcp), 4th Russell
Beard, 32pts (6hcp)
B Group: Stableford, 24 players
1st Hans Rouppo, 32pts (27hcp), 2nd
Borit Wallengren, 29pts (24hcp)
29th February – Milford
32 Players, 4 Ball Texas Scramble. (8
teams)
1st Mick Evans/Russell Beard/David Baird/
Berny 55.2 net 5.8hcp, 2nd Peter Tyreman/
Bill Battell/Steve Aristodemou/Andy Bayes
59.5 net 7.5hcp
4th March - Panurangsi,
40 entrants
A Group: Stableford, 25 players
1st Colin Devonshire, 38 pts (12hcp),
2nd Peter Tucker, 37pts (11hcp), 3rd Tony
(Guest), 35pts (13hcp)
B Group: Stableford, 15 players
1st Martin Swift, 35pts (22hcp), 2nd Pailin
Humphrey, 33pts (20hcp)
7th March – Black Mountain,
58 entrants
A Group: Stableford, 40 players
1st Kari II (Guest), 38pts (6hcp), 2nd Phil
(Guest), 37pts (10hcp), 3rd Usko, 36pts
(10hcp), 4th John Rouhiala, 36pts (14hcp),
5th Fritz, 35pts (6hcp)
B Group: Stableford, 18 players
1st Adrian Byrne, 34pts (28hcp), 2nd
Andy Bayes, 33pts (24hcp)
11th March – Lake View,
56 entrants (4 Ball Scramble)
1st Barry Moore/Rene Bernard/Clive/Tony
59.7 net 3.3hcp, 2nd Usko/Kari/Jore/Pekka
60.0 net 5.0hcp
16th March – Palm Hills,
37 entrants
One Group (0-36hcp)
1st Peter Wyler, 36pts (20hcp), 2nd
Bob Stiller, 35pts (12hcp), 3rd Colin
Devonshire, 34pts (12hcp), 4th Robert
Laminit, 34pts (9hcp)
For updated information visit our website:
www.huahingolfsociety.com. Contact us by email: huahingolfsociety@hotmail.com
Fit for Golf
Fit For Golf The strength of the legs is an area that is sometimes neglected when training for sport. In golf the stronger the legs the more sound base you have for
maintaining balance and generating power. Also if the muscles are toned then there is less likelihood of an injury. Golf is a multi-planer sport so it is no good just exercising the leg in one direction of movement. All the muscles in the leg and pelvic complex need to be worked. The following two exercises are designed to
bring in balance as well as strengthen all the leg muscles. The first exercise is fairly straightforward to follow. Stand with the feet hip width to shoulder width apart. Make sure the back is in neutral and the belly button is pulled lightly into the spine. Starting with either foot, first step forward, then 45º forward from the midline of the body. Next take the foot out to the side 90º from the front followed by back 45º from the midline. To complete the movement of the leg on that side, step back straight behind you. Swap to the other leg and start by stepping back, 45º behind, 90º to the side, 45º forward and lastly out in front. Repeat the cycle three or four times. To make the exercise harder hold some weights in your hands. 3-4 kg to start with but don’t go too heavy and sacrifice the way the exercise is performed. The other exercise is a bit more technical and takes a bit of concentration. Hold a weight in both hands in front of the body Keep the hands close to the torso to save too much pressure on the shoulders. The feet are pointing to the front. Now turn the body to the right. Bring the feet to point to the right also. When you are facing 90º to the right of where you started let the shoulder move round a little more and let the weight go down over the right leg. The knees should be bent but make sure the right knee isn’t forward of the right toes. When you have comfortably gone as far as is possible then come back to the centre under control. Repeat the movement going to the other side. Take your time with this movement and as before only go to an end range that is controllable. Also make sure the weight isn’t too heavy for you. Move to each side about 10 times. For more leg exercises speak to fitforegolf at 081-0096588 or through the website www.fit-foregolf.com
Butterfly Rock Golf Club
BUTTERFLY ROCK GOLF What a difference a week makes! Far from the expected 6 month sojourn in Chiang Mai, the nearly Captain, David Rawlings, returned within a few days and, like the prodigal son, was accepted back into the fold. The Committee has invited David to assume the captaincy left vacant by Mike Ford and he will have the support of Vice-Captain, Paul Williams for the coming year. There must also be a further acknowledgement of all the hard work undertaken by Mike Ford during his two years as Captain. He has, with the support of his Committee, left the Club in a very strong position for the future. The Club is now committed to two qualifying competitions each week with the Monday roll-up added to the existing Wednesday events. The format seems to be working well with our committed event organizers, Kevin and Phil, adding technology to the improvement of organization and recording. Not all the advances have been fully understood by the membership, giving some confusing
and some hilarious signing up glitches. Results for the past few weeks show afair spread of different event winners but some familiar names re-appear. Brian
the Burglar continues to star, playing solid, consistent golf, week in week out to the despair of his group of regular contributors. His ability is, however, matched by his post match generosity as he long ago realized that he was probably in possession of the only cash left round the table! Phil Simons has continued his steady improvement and is often among the winners these days and our ex-Captain has flourished freed from the burdens of office. One new star, Gwynn Williams, has appeared on the leader board on several occasions and he has also emerged as an organizing force at all events – his assistance has been much appreciated. The writer has been made aware of one curious occurrence on a day spent in Pattaya by a number of our club mates. It seems that our much loved and now abstemious colleague “Aitch” failed to pass the Ladies Tee Box on five separate occasions in the same match! There was some talk of soft drink purchases but this cannot be verified. March saw Howard reach his 60th Birthday, an event celebrated at Limelight with Howard
obviously thrilled to have his sons around him for such an event. Kevin’s party arrangements were, as ever, efficient and very attractive! Not even he, however,
could blunt the enthusiasm or improvethe quality of the inevitable karaoke volunteers. As the “High Season” comes to an end, we look forward to a somewhat quieter time on our various courses. All Members should take careful note of the different tee-off times that are now available as we head into April. Please check in to the website regularly or ask a Committee Member. A Happy Songkran to you all.
BRGC Results
4th February - Lake View – Stableford
1st Gwynn Williams – 39 pts (21 hcp),
2nd Philip Simons – 39 pts (22 hcp), 3rd
Mike Ford – 37 pts (12 hcp)
6th February – Lake View – Medal
1st Pat Curran – 92-27-65, 2nd Kevin
Dwyer – 87 15-72, 3rd Keith Exelby –
86-14-72
11th February – Lake View (C & D) –
Stableford
1st Peter Fitzpatrick – 38 pts (8 hcp), 2nd
Brian McLeod – 37 pts (10 hcp), 3rd Tony
Hallam – 36 pts (19 hcp)
13th February – Lake View – 2 Person
Better Ball
1st Mike Ford & Keith Exelby – 47 pts,
2nd Brian McLeod & Mike Casey – 44 pts,
3rd Gwynn Williams & Philip Simons – 43
pts
18th February – Lake View – Stableford
1st Paul Frampton – 39 pts (22 hcp),
2nd Brian McLeod – 37 pts (10 hcp), 3rd
Philip Simons – 35 pts (22 hcp)
20th February – Majestic Creek –
Stableford
1st Keith Exelby – 41 pts (14 hcp), 2nd
Brian McLeod – 37 pts (9 hcp), 3rd Philip
Simons – 35 pts (22 hcp)
25th February – Lake View (C & D) –
Stableford
1st Paul Williams – 35 pts (3 hcp), 2nd
Fred Kroll – 31 pts (19 hcp), 3rd Hector
McFarlane – 30 pts (24 hcp)
27th February – Lake View – Bogey
1st Hector McFarlane – 2 Up (24 hcp),
2nd Keith Exelby – 2Up (13 hcp), 3rd
Deborah Rawlings 1 Down (36 hcp)
3rd March – Lake View – Stableford
1st Brian McLeod – 37 pts (9hcp), 2nd
Roger Towner – 35 pts (20 hcp), 3rd Alan
Rawson – 34 pts (19 hcp)
Brgc Fixtures For April 2008
2nd Lake View (A & B) – Medal - 11:00
9th Black Mountain – Stableford – 11:00
16th Lake View (A & B) – Better Ball –
10:00
23rd Sawang – Bogey – 11:00
30th Palm Hills – Medal – 11:00
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