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Executive Committee Notice
	NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS At the Annual General Meeting of the Pattaya Sports Club held on Saturday June 21 2008 it was resolved to increase the members fees which had been the same for the last 16 years. Effective on July 1 2008 the new membership fees will be as follows :
Application Fee : The fee for new members will be 400 baht. Annual Fee: The fee for new and renewing members will be 500 baht. Gold Card Fee: The fee for new and renewing gold card members will be 2,500 baht for 6 years membership.

PSC 80th Members Open Eastern Star‏
Friday The 11th July 2008

The test for the day was to be the Mountain and Ocean nines, and as we drove down there the big fear was that we would have the downpours of the day before. The sky did not look too bad,

Golf From The Bunker
Friday 11th July 2008

Playing Stableford on the Royal Thai Navy South and East courses at Plutaluang on Monday 7th July, there were some fine scores coming into the clubhouse on a slightly breezy but pleasant day. Geoff Hart thought he had a good chance of winning with 38 points but it was only enough to take third place,

The P.S.C. Summer Party 2008‏
Wednesday the 9th July 2008

this is the time of the year that the Ladies break out their prettiest dresses and many of the men change into long trousers after removing the moths. One thing is for certain, this has to be the meeting of the year for really stunning women and 'Sexy' men.

PSC Golf From Tropical Bert's Beach Bar
Tuesday The 8th July 2008

Greenwood ( Stableford) Yes here we are again, it is like a long playing record, every time we put it on it plays the same tune. We only book it once a Month a Bert's, but Dave at the Cafe Kronborg also books it and they always seem to coincide.
The drive up there is reasonably easy these days, and back even easier, so the distance is not as big an anti as it used to be.

Golf from the Three Sisters
Tuesday The 8th July 2008

The skies were overcast but no rains fell. It was another perfectday for golf. Walt Straub again made his way to the top. It wasn't the best score that he has shot but it was enough to trounce the field. Walt came in with 37 points which was 3 better than our second place finisher.Bob Benda had a shot to win the day but his game fell apart.

Golf From The Cafe Kronborg‏
Monday The 7th July 2008

Green Valley ( Stableford) A very pleasant day of Golf was had at The Rayong Green Valley Layout. The Course was in very good condition and presented in a very tidy manner. The Course was fully booked but we arrived early and teed off 20 minutes early.

Golf From The Cafe Kronborg‏
Thursday the 3rd July 2008

Eastern Star ( Stableford) The Eastern Star Golf and Country Club was Host to a Stableford Competition in one Flight. The Course on the day had 4 Temporary Greens, and the ball rolled better on them than the remaining fourteen regular greens.

Golf from the Three Sisters
Tuesday The 1st July 2008

Well, the axe finally fell on Bob Benda as he did not make the top spot for the day. Sus Ige again had the hot hand and scored 35 points off a handicap of 11. As the middle of the month rolls around,

PSC Golf From Tropical Bert's Beach Bar
Tuesday The 1st July 2008

St Andrews ( Stableford) Good day out at this Course, it always seems quiet, even when it is not, and on this day it was. You always seem to be cut off from the other holes and very rarely see other Golfers on the other holes.

Rocky gets the last Laugh as the Cuckoo's do the Double over Jerry's Kids
Sunday The 29th June 2008

Sunday June 29 th was another lovely day for Softball at Jimmy's field of dreams in Jomtien (near the small plane airport just off soi 15 and sukhumvit). The sun was shining, the beers were chilled, and the local ice cream vendor enjoyed the action so much,

Golf From The Cafe Kronborg‏
Thursday the 26th June 2008

Treasure Hill ( Stableford) The Treasure Hill Golf and Country Club was host for a Stableford Competition in one Flight. The Course on the day was in fair condition but there is extensive manual weeding going on at the present time.

PSC Golf From Tropical Bert's Beach Bar
Tuesday The 24th June 2008

Laem Chabang ( Stableford) We have not played this Course for a long time, but it was about time we went and had a look at how it was looking of late. The last time we played it, and it has to be said it was last year,

Golf From The Bunker
Friday 20th June 2008

The Bunker Boy's were playing the new Siam Plantation course for the first time since it opened, well most of them were anyway.
Playing a Stableford competition the fast sloping greens caught a lot of players out but PJ Redmond didn't have too much trouble as he came into the clubhouse a winner with a very credible 37 points

Golf from the Three Sisters
Wednesday The 18th June 2008

The clouds were gathering and the day was hot. With humidity nearing 100%, it must have been one of the worst days for golf. The old timers walked the course!! It was Tully's 80th birthday and he looked it at the end of the day as he and Paul Kraft walked the 18 holes.

PSC Golf From Tropical Bert's Beach Bar
Tuesday The 17th June 2008

Pattana (Stableford) This was one of those weird days when some of the players were involved in Matchplay and the rest played the Competition.

Golf From The Cafe Kronborg‏
Monday The 16th June 2008

Treasure Hill ( Stableford) The Treasure Hill Golf and Country Club was host for a Stableford Competition in one Flight. The Course on the day was in fair condition but there is extensive manual weeding going on at the present time.

PSC 79th Members Open Eastern Star‏
Friday The 13th June 2008

Once again the test for the Members Open was to be a 4 Ball Florida Scramble, and if you have never played one you really have to try it, even if to say it is too tough and you will not play it again.

Golf from the Bunker
Friday 13th June 2008

Playing Medal at Pattana Golf and Sports Resort on Brookei and Calypso courses it certainly separated the men from the boys.
With the cut at handicap 15 we saw a big difference in class between the two flights where in the A Flight Paul Smith had a fine round to win with a two under par net 70, c

PSC Golf From Tropical Bert's Beach Bar
Tuesday The 10th June 2008

Greenwood ( Stableford) This was to be one of those awkward days when some of the players were to play Match play against another outlet and the remainder were to play as normal, a Stableford Competition.

Golf from the Three Sisters
Tuesday The 10th June 2008

The clouds were gathering and the day was hot. With humidity nearing 100%, it must have been one of the worst days for golf. The old timers walked the course!! It was Tully's 80th birthday and he looked it at the end of the day as he and Paul Kraft walked the 18 holes. Needless to say, their scores reflected the day.

PSC Golf from The Outback Golf Bar
Friday The 6th June 2008

A & B off the blues for the third week in a row and the Outbackers are getting too used to this course, no less than seven of them playing to their handicap or better. Highest score of the day went to Bruce Milner with 40 points from Dave Porter off his new 13, soon to be 12, handicap on 39.

Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Thursday the 5th June 2008

Rayong Green Valley ( Stableford) The Rayong Green Valley Layout was host to a Stableford Competition. The Course on the day was in very good condition, but we had a threat of rain all the way around. Fortunately it held off.

PSC Golf From Tropical Bert's Beach Bar
Tuesday The 3rd June 2008

St Andrews ( Stableford) Good thing about This time of year it is the special 'Sports Day Rates' that come along. Most of the Courses have a special on, and as we play on a Tuesday we usually take advantage of the Tuesday Sports Day.

SOFTBALL:SUNDAY SO GOOD
Sunday the 1st June 2008

Another lovely Sunday afternoon brought about the first ever “Triple Header” at the newly named Jimmy field of dreams. There was a larger then normal crowd out, most with beers in hand, ready to play some ball!

Golf from the Three Sisters
The beginning of June 2008

Bob Benda was on a rampage as he dominated the field. Bob turned the corner with 21 points in hand and kept going. He finished with a birdie on the 18th to cap off his day with 41 points. Bob's driving and putts were spot on. He is now waiting for the axe to fall to see whether he will be cut at knees or at the ankle.

PSC Golf from The Outback Golf Bar
Friday 30th May 2008

A & B again today from the blues and the three month long summer eclectic competition is beginning to take shape: Pottsy is in the lead on 47 points. Rosco's on 46, with Frank O'Neill 42 & Neil Hughes & John Stafford both on 41.

Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Thursday The 29th May 2008

Crystal Bay ( Stableford) The Crystal Bay Golf Resort was the site for a Stableford Competition on The A & B Nines. The Course on the day was quite playable even though it was not 'It's old pristine self' and they wanted pristine price green fees.

Golf from the Bunker Bar
Wednesday 28th May 2008

Playing Stableford at Pattana Golf and Sports Resort on B & C courses Gerry Cooney had a good day winning with a very good 36 points ahead of Mario Benavidez who scored 34 points playing off handicap 26,

PSC Golf From Tropical Bert's Beach Bar
Tuesday The 27th May 2008

Plutaluang ( Stableford) There is always something special about the last match of the month, as it usually provides a surprise winner of 'The Alan Bolton Golfer of The Month'.

Golf from the Three Sisters
Tuesday The 20th May 2008

Yesterday was a great day for golf. The weather was good and the course is improving. The greens are almost back ro normal after perforating - in two or three weeks they should be great.

PSC Golf from Tropical Bert's
Tuesday The 20th May 2008

Greenwood ( Stableford) This was to be a two part day, as the normal Competition was on, and also the Matchplay Competition against the Caddy Shack. First off was to be the Completion, followed immediately by the Matchplay.

PSC Golf from The Outback Golf Bar
Friday 16th May 2008

51 golfers played today, the usual Outbacker numbers swelled by the visiting MBMG Pattaya Matchplay Golf League team from 'The Golf Club'. Burapha was very quiet and were able to split the tee, 7 groups off the C nine & six groups off of D.

MBMG Pattaya Golf Matchplay League 2008
Friday16th May 2008

The matchplay league resumed battle on Monday 12th May, when the pre-league joint favorites met at Burapha, the Outback Golf Bar's home venue.

Golf from the Three Sisters
Tuesday The 13th May 2008

Well, Sus did it again. He is running hot and with the greens perforated it wasn't easy. Sus came in with 37 points followed closely by Dale Murphy who came in with 36. The greens on the front were a little better than last week and hopfully they will be ready by next week.

PSC Golf from Tropical Bert's
Tuesday The 13th May 2008

Phoenix ( Stableford) It looks like the good times are here, and on this day we took advantage by playing Phoenix on their Tuesday Special Green Fee of 700 Baht, and a large Heineken at 100 Baht. The day was fine if a little windy when we started, and the test for the day was to be The Mountain and The Ocean Nines, my own personal favourite.

Golf from The Bunker
Monday 12th May 2008

John Hughes put himself into the lead for the golfer of the month title by winning for the second time this month, today he won with a three under par net 69 off the yellow tees at Khaow Kheow.

Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Monday The 12th May 2008

Treasure Hill (Stableford) The Treasure Hill Golf and Country Club was Host to a Stableford Competition in one Flight. We delayed on the first Tee for about 20 minutes due to a brief shower, but the day turned out very nice, with a light breeze all day.

Ray Roger's Birthday Memorial Scramble 2008
Thursday The 8th May 2008:

Burapha C & D The Legend Lives On, and long may it continue. The story of Ray Rogers is well known to the 'Old Timers' here and he graced the stage for many years. Sit in his chair at the Cafe Kronborg and you soon moved.

PSC Golf from The Outback Golf Bar
Friday May 5th 2008 - Friday 9th May

This was Jack's birthday bash and contrary to what Capt' Bob says, he hasn't reached 60.....yet! The event was well supported in spite of the holiday rates with some 37 Outbackers taking part.

Golf from the Bunker Bar
Tuesday the 5th May - 9th May 2008:

With a late change of venue because of yet another holiday and price hike by some golf courses, The Bunker Boy’s decided to play a Stableford competition at the Emerald which is always good value for money even with a slight increase for the holiday.

PSC Golf from The Outback Golf Bar
Friday 28th April 2008 - Friday 2nd May

It was St.Mark's day on 25th April, but today was Mark Kembrey's round of golf, 40 points playing off the white tees on A & B, took the Division C prize by three. Second was John the bookie and Pottsy returning to the frame in third after his trip down under.

Golf from the Three Sisters
Tuesday The 29th April 2008

The end of the month was a miserable day for golf. The course was soaked from the rains the night before and they were still watering the fairways.

PSC Golf from Tropical Bert's
Tuesday The 29th April 2008

Tuesday The 29th April 2008: Khao Kheow ( Stableford) This was our welcome back after the mayhem that is visited on the City for a couple of weeks and is called 'Fun' One of our members actually looks forward to it and calls it his best time of the year.

Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Tuesday the 28th April 2008:

Bangpra ( Stableford) Bangpra and its Monkeys were the Hosts to a Stableford Competition in one Flight. The Clubhouse is undergoing a complete gutting and rebuilding, and is slated to re open in mid July. The presents facilities are in the old Hotel, and are adequate for a small group, as most are at present.

PSC Golf from The Outback Golf Bar
Friday 25th April 2008

After the recent spate of holidays, it was nice to get back to the normal green fee rate, even though there are four more to come in May, including two Mondays, the fifth and nineteenth.

2008 St Georges Day Invitational Tournament at Tropical Bert's
Wednesday the 23rd April 2008

Wednesday The 23rd April 2008: Burapha C & D Nines ( Scramble) 'They say that from little Acorns are Mighty Oaks Born', that is how I started the Inaugural St Georges Day Competition write up in 2006. This being the third of these days, those initial comments are coming to fruition

Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Tuesday the 22nd April 2008:

Tuesday The 22nd April 2008: Plutaluang ( North & West) ( Stableford) The Royal Thai Navy Plutaluang North & West Course was Host to a Stableford Competition to a select group of Songkram Survivors playing Stableford in one Flight.

Golf from the Three Sisters
Tuesday The 22nd April 2008

For two weeks in a row we had just a small contingent out for the day. Last week was Songkran (Thai New Year) some of the golfers did not show up.

The Executive Committee of the Pattaya Sports Club is pleased to announce that – The Annual General Meeting of the Pattaya Sports Club will be held in The Town –In –Town Hotel, Pattaya Central Road at 10 a.m. on Saturday the 21st of June 2008. Elective Members are encouraged to attend if possible. [Please note that only Elective Members can attend this meeting] For those Elective Members unable to attend the meeting, Forms of Proxy will be available from the P.S.C. Office from the 1st of May, 2008 and must be collected and signed for by the 'appointee' or requested by letter to the PSC Secretary. To be valid they must be returned by Saturday June 16

On a sunny Sunday afternoon soon after Songkran, our weekly softball double header continued from Jomtien “Field of Dreams” Stadium.

PSC Golf from The Outback Golf Bar
Friday 18th April 2008

A quiet but pleasant day today, with many regular golfers away. However, it was welcome back to Barry & Geoff who returned late last night from a three week trip down under.

PSC Golf from The Outback Golf Bar
Friday 11th April 2008

Alongside the pros on C & D, who were practising for their upcoming tournament, the Outbackers teed off on the American Wood & British Links course however not from the tips like their peers, not even the blues but from the white tees for a change.

PSC 77th Member’s Monthly
Friday The 11th April 2008

Khao Kheow This was planned to be a fairly normal Monthly Tournament, with the first two Men's Flights playing 'Medal' and the remainder playing Stableford. In the long run it was close to torture as only one person on the day broke his handicap.

Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Thursday The 10th April 2008

Burapha ( Stableford) The morning in the Cafe Kronborg was remarkably quiet as the faithful gathered for the day out at Burapha. I say quiet as it was obvious that the Songkram Exodus was well under way and very few of the regulars had decided to stay here.

Golf from the Three Sisters
Tuesday The 8th April 2008

The 8th of April was a perfect day for golf.The weather was great. A bit on the hot side but a great day none the less.It was Dale Murphy's day he came in with a modest score of 37 points.

PSC Golf from Tropical Bert's
Tuesday The 8th April 2008

Tuesday The 8th April 2008:Green Valley ( Stableford) This is one of the better Courses around, and saying that makes this Course something a bit special. At present with most of all the other Courses dry

Golf from The Bunker
Tuesday 8th April 2008

Monday 31st March being the last game of the month saw Bryan Rought finish as the Golfer of the Month for The Bunker, although he wasn't in the winners enclosure today

Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Monday The 7th April 2008

With this Monday being a holiday it was a somewhat depleted crew that journeyed up from the Café Kronborg to Treasure Hills for this week’s stableford competition. Although this is an excellent layout it has to be said that in the past the general condition of this venue has not always been up to scratch

PSC Golf from The Outback Golf Bar
Monday 7th April 2008

45 Outbackers supported the regular day at their ‘home’ course, divided into three divisions. The top two played medal and the higher handicappers were given an easier time playing the regular stableford.

Golf from the PJ Pool Bar
Thursday The 3rd April 2008

Two flights today there being twenty two in total of us fooling about with their golf at this ever popular venue which we are sure to play more frequently now that sports day charges have returned

Golf from the Three Sisters
Tuesday The 1st April 2008

New month, new winner - It was April Fool's Day, the 1st of April. Fast Eddie Kristianson made the rest of the field look like fools as he won by 5 strokes.

PSC Golf from Tropical Bert's
Tuesday The 1st April 2008

Bangpra ( Stableford) This is a fine period of the Year for the golfers who live here, as the 'Visitor's' thin out and all the Golf Courses become available for play at reasonable rates.

Golf from The Bunker
Tuesday 1st April 2008

Monday 24th March and The Bunker Boy's were playing a Stableford match at the lovely Mountain Shadow Golf Course and with the cut at handicap 15 we had some pretty impressive scores particularly in the A Flight where only two points separated the first three players.

PSC Golf from The Outback Golf Bar
Monday 31st March 2008

Aren’t computers wonderful things?...until they go wrong, ask British Airways. Having computerised the scoring everything went well on the day, sorting out the winners and countbacks for four divisions.

A clean sheet for camillian
Sunday The 30th March 2008

For those not familiar with this institution it is a centre dedicated to the care and welfare of people with HIV-AIDS run By the Camillus Foundation and headed by FR Giovanni

Golf from the Bunker Bar
Monday The 12th May 2008

Latest golf from The Bunker.Playing a Medal competition at Phoenix probably the best round of the day was played by Alan Freeman

Three Sister's Golf
Tuesday The 25th March 2008

It was a tough day as the end of the month came to a close. Waiting at Caddy Shack Two were three golfers tied at 36 points.

Golf from Tropical Berts
Tuesday The 25th March 2008

We had not played this Course for some time, so you forget how difficult it can be. This was the first Course I ever played here, so I have a soft spot for it, and although I think the changes made have made this a lesser Course it is still one of the best around.

Golf from Tropical Berts
Thursday The 20th March 2008

Plutaluang (Matchplay) This was a match to warm the cockles of you heart, as two of the top teams squared off in the MBMG Pattaya Golf Matchplay League.

Golf from Tropical Berts
Wednesday The 19th March 2008

long time so see, or that was the mood of the golfers as we set off for Bangpra, as for me it was looking forward to renewing acquaintance with my 'Bangpra Rainbow Ice Cream' when I finished and sat in the Restaurant.

Three Sister's Golf
Wednesday The 19th March 2008

"He almost did it! He came as close as anyone could have done. "Free Drop" Jim Hern came so close to doing the hat trick it wasn't funny. Last week Jim told the Three Sisters Golfers that he was going to win three weeks in a row.

Golf from Tropical Berts
Tuesday The 4th March 2008

: I better get on with it as there is a lot to report on, mainly the results of three separate Competitions, and to sort them all out on one day took a fair amount of organizing, fortunately we have 'Volunteers', and I like 'Volunteers.

Fishing From Tropical Bert's Beach Bar
Saturday The 1st March 2008

This has not been a good Year so far for the intrepid Fisherman. Quite why I cannot work out, although those who are 'wiser' reckon it is the weather.

Bowling Green joins PSC Golf
Friday the 29th of Feburary 2008

A new Golf Group has come under the PATTAYA SPORTS CLUB golf umbrella. BOWLING GREEN BAR, located on Soi 23, off of third road down from XCite Disco, has joined the PSC Golf Group.

Golf from the Three Sisters
Friday, the 29th of Feburary 2008

The second month of the year has come and gone. It was time for the name to go on the trophy for the month of February. WE had a tied score at 37 points with a grave error made by one of the players which cost him first place.

Golf from Tropical Berts
Tuesday The 26th February 2008

Greenwood This was to be a two tone day. Let me explain, first we had the normal Stableford Competition, and immediately after we had the Matchplay versus The Cafe Kronborg

Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Monday The 25th February 2008

Greenwood (Stableford) The Greenwood Golf and Country Club was Host for a Stableford Competition in Two Flights with the cut at Handicap 18

Golf from the Three Sisters
Tuesda the 19th of Feburary

Well, we are getting into the third week of February. It seems that it was only last week that we were celebrating Christmas. As the old saying goes, time waits for no one.

Golf from Tropical Berts
Tuesday The 19th February 2008

Burapha ( Stableford) The last time I played here it was about the longest day I can remember, outside a Monthly Tournament, so how would today pan out.The morning at Bert's started out a little different with a few of the players not arriving...

Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Monday the 18th February 2008

Royal Lakeside ( Stableford) The Royal Lakeside Golf And Country Club was the Host for a Stableford Competition in Two Flights with the cut at Handicap 18

PSC 76th Member’s Monthly
Friday the 15th February 2008

This was going to be a different day as we were to play a 'Florida Scramble', probably quite apt as most of the players are qualified to retire to Florida. This means that a scramble of sorts at the end of the week is most acceptable.

Golf from the Bunker Bar
Monday The 11th February 2008

Monday 11th February saw the Bunker Boys travel to Greenwood for a Medal competition where we had good scores in both the A Flight and the B Flight.Rod Stevens continued his winning ways by taking first prize in the B Flight with a three under par nett 69, Harry Lankoff took second place with a one over par nett 73 beating “Skinny” Newton in to third place on a count back.

Golf from the Cafe Kronborg
Monday The 11th February 2008

Monday The 11th February 2008: Plutaluang ( Stableford) The Plutaluang South and East Nines were The Venue for a Stableford Competition in Two Flights. A Flight 0 to 18 and B Flight 19 up.

Golf from the Bunker Bar
Monday The 4th February 2008

Playing Stableford at Treasure Hill on Monday 4th February Canadian Rod Stevens made a successful return to Thailand by winning the B Flight with 35 points. Second place went to Jack Robertson 32 points and John Hughes was an embarrassed third with 29 points.

Golf from Tropical Berts Beach Bar
Tuesday The 5th February 2008

Burapha ( Stableford) The last time I played here it was about the longest day I can remember, outside a Monthly Tournament, so how would today pan out.The morning at Bert's started out a little different with a few of the players not arriving...

Golf from Tropical Berts
Friday The 1st February 2008

Tuesday The 29th January 2008: Treasure Hill ( Stableford) A great day on a Course that is in good condition, however as we sat in Bert's, after, the answer was obvious, Steve 'Ruled the day and destroyed the other players', Steve said. As Steve said, this should be the headline

Golf from the Bunker Bar
Friday 1st February 2008:

Start of the month saw the Bunker Boy’s play the Royal Thai Navy course at Plutaluang and we had some new names come to the fore in both the A and B Flights.

The Emerald ( Medal) Are we sitting down comfortably?, if not take the time to put the kettle on, make a cuppa, get the cake out, put the feet up, and listen to the story of the Men and Ladies who over 36 holes fought to be classed as the P.S.C. Champion Golfer.

New Canteen for Pinjam School

As part of PSC's regular School Lunch Programme conducted in concert with the YWCA ladies I visit most of the poorer Schools in our area. Each month a different needy school is selected to benefit the usual format is to supply all the children with a healthy meal

2007 PSC Christmas Party Gala Event
Wenesday, December 19th

P.S.C. Fishing From Tropical Bert's

Saturday The 8th December 2007