Thailand Golf Tour – Daily Report – Balibago Social Golf Club

Summary of the Thailand Trip 2016

Our deepest sympathy is extending to the Thai people for the passing of their King.

The day before his passing we had the honor of playing Pattana Golf Course known as the Kings Course. Many of our players wore the black ribbon during their play, we thank the Thai people for there friendship and service during this difficult time.

During the trip the weather was outstanding with only one or two groups getting caught in a shower during one of the days of golf.

Timings worked out fine with the bus leaving at 6.30 am every morning at some courses it even gave us the chance to hit a few practice balls.

The Bay Breeze was very accommodating to all the players allowing a special time for breakfast and also helped many of the players find room suitable for them. I suggest next year if you return just ask for the same room as last year the hotel keep records for our trip.

I incorporated a fishing trip this year and whilst the players had a great time, we now know that just 2 hours of fishing will be enough time for most of us to catch enough fish and enjoy the experience I think next year a tape measure will come in handy for bragging rights.

I know that many of you enjoyed some of the courses but not all, each year the courses change due to the deals we can organise for players and this year we got some great deals.

Next year the Thai Trip will be advertised in May and there will be some changes to continually improve the trip. This years trip filled up very quickly in fact we had players on a waiting list to join us this year and some almost missed out so dont leave it to the last minute infact next year there will be a closing date and no further nominations we be considered after that date so start planning now.

If you feel that there is some area that needs improvement or consdieration please email your comments to balibagosocialgolfclub@gmail.com constructive criticism is welcome.

Thank you to to the Tournament Committe Warwick, John and Fred great job boys will miss you involvement next year Fred but after 5 years and turning 70 you deserve a rest, to all the players who attended we wish you safe travel.

Finally, I would like to congratulate the 2016 Thailand Tourer Player – Joe Giovenco selected for being a most valued player during the trip, Joe won both of his matchplay events with different partners and played in the spirit of the game and demonstrated the three principles of etiquette Respect, Consideration and Honesty well done Joe.

Friday 21st October 2016

Course – Treasure Hill

Event – Lone Ranger

We haven’t played this course for a few years visually it’s really a treat it’s not an easy course to play with dog legs left and right and small landing areas to play the next shot.

Winners

Winners with 91 pts
- Anthony Cullen
- John Cummins
- Steve Peters
- Hans Hauser
Runner Up 84 pts
- Col Clark
- Tom Simpson
- Ken Bosward
- Rups
2nd Runners Up 83 pts
- Warwick Sharpe
- Fred Cannova
- Alan Lewis
- Keith Doyle

NTP
- Front Nine – Anthony Cullen
- Back Nine – Roger Simpson

NAGA 59 pts
- Bob Ind
- Gianni Bicego
- Bruce Dreffer
- Dave MacKenzie

Thursday 20th October 2016

Course – Pattaya Country Club

Event – 2 Man Ambrose Matchplay Australia Vs Rest of the World

Australia was able to fight back to win today’s matchplay.

John Cummins & Steve Peters Vs Mike Powell & Kelly Phelps ROW 3 & 2
Tom Simpson & Dave MacKenzie Vs Manoj & Warwick Sharpe ROW 2&1
Anthony Cullen & Col Clark Vs Terry Chapman & Roger Simpson Aus 6&4
Fred Cannova & Keith Doyle Vs Eric Brown & Alan Ouellette Aus 2 up
Bob Ind & Dave McCormack Vs Steve Arnold & Ben Ros All Square
Brad Armstrong & Keith Doyle Vs Glenn Wong & Bruce Dreffer Aus 2 up
Terry Kerim & Joe Giovenco Vs Gianni Bicego & Rups Aus 2&1
Alan Lewis & Ken Bosward Vs Joe Souchak & Hans Hauser Aus 1 up

NTP

Bod Ind & Terry Chapman

Wednesday 19th October 2016

Course – Khao Keow

Event – Stableford

Winners

0-18 Handicaps
- Col Clark 39pts
- Warwick Sharpe 38pts
- Glenn Wong 35pts
19&Above
- Fred Cannova 46pts
- Dave Mackenzie 39 pts
- Alan Ouellette 38 pts
NTP
- Front Nine – Mike Powell
- Back Nine – Warwick Sharpe
NAGA
- 0-18 Ben Ros
- 19& Above Joe Giovenco

Tuesday 18th October 2016

Course – Phoenix Gold

Event – Stroke

Winners

0-18 Handicaps
- Glenn Wong 62 nett
- Brad Armstrong 66 nett
- Joe Souchak 67 nett
19&Above
- Gianni Bicego 61 nett
- Rups 61 nett
- Col Clark 61 nett
NTP
- Front Nine – Steve Arnold
- Back Nine – Glenn Wong
NAGA
- 0-18 Kelly Phelps
- 19& Above Dave McCormack

Monday 17th October 2016

Course – Bangpakong

Event – Stableford

Bangpakong is such a great course and you can see by the scores that everyone enjoyed playing here.

Winners

0-18 Handicaps
- Ben Ros 45 pts
- John Cummins 41 pts
- Bob Ind 41 pts
19&Above
- Kelly Phelps 48pts
- Steve Peters 47pts
- Roger Simpson 43 pts
NTP
- Front Nine – Bob Ind
- Back Nine – Brad Armstrong
NAGA
- 0-18 Steve Arnold
- 19& Above Howard Robinson

Saturday 14th October 2016

Today we decided to something a little different this trip I organised a fishing trip at the local fishing park, about 16 players decided to come out and try their luck at fishing. We had a great day and everyone caught heaps of fish some up to around 20 pound.

Friday 13th October 2016

Course – Greenwoods

Event – 3 man Ambrose

Winners Today

Allen Lewis, Brad Armstrong, John Cummins (Handicap 7.83) 60.17

Steve Peters, Keith Doyle, Dave McCormack (Handicap 17.5) 61.5

Ken Bosward, Fred Cannova, Tom Simpson (Handicap 10.83) 63.17

NTP

Front Nine – No Winner

Back Nine – Steve Arnold

NAGA

Hans, Dave McKenzie, Howard Robinson ( Handicap ) 73.83

Thursday 12th October 2016

Course – St Andrews 2000

Event – Stableford

It was a toss up whether or not to include this course this trip but we were given such a great deal that it was hard to pass up, with 2 par six on the course its a course you have to play at least once.

Winners Today

0-18 Handicaps

Adrian Wright 34

Tom Simpson 33

Brad Armstrong 30

19 & Above

Joe Souchak 43

John Cummins 39

Terry Kerim 39

NTP

Front Nine – Kelly Phelps

Back Nine – Keith Doyle

NAGA

0-18 Gianni Bicego 24

19 & above Steve Peters 16

Wednesday 11th October 2016

Course – Pattana Golf Club

Event – Stroke

We played Pattana today known as the King’s Course not knowing that the very next day he would pass away. This is one of the outstanding courses on the trip and all of the players were looking forward to playing this course.

Winners Today

0-18 Handicaps

Steve Arnold 69

Manoj 75

Anthony Cullen 77

19 & Above

Adrian Wright 69

Ron Carter 72

Joe Giovenco 73

NTP

Front Nine – John Cummins

Back Nine – Fred Cannova

NAGA

0-18 Brad Armstrong 81

19-36 Dave McCormack 90

Tuesday 11th October 2016

Course – Phoenix Gold

Event – Australia Vs Rest of the World ( 4 Ball Matchplay)

The team captains this year to lead the groups Steve Peters leading Australia and

Joe Souchak leading the Rest of the World (ROW) we played the Lake and Ocean courses at Phoenix and it seems like Joe was crafty in selecting his groups.

Tom Simpson Vs Adrian Wright ROW 2 and 1
John Cummins & Steve Peters Vs Joe Souchak & Hans Hauser All Square
Joe Giovenco & Anthony Cullen Vs Steve Arnold and Ron Carter AUS 2 and 1
Fred Cannova & Dave Mc Cormack Vs Kelly Phelps & Warwick Sharpe ROW 6 and 5
Allen Lewis & Keith Doyle Vs Roger Simpson & Gianni Bicego ROW 3 and 2
Ken Bosward & Terry Kerim Vs Rups & Manoj ROW 3 and 1
Brad Armstron and Howard Robinson Vs Eric Brown & Terry Chapman ROW 3 and 2
Col Clark & Dave MacKenzie Vs Mike Powell & Allen Ouellette ROW 6 and 5
Captain Joe Souchak leads his team to victory with 6 1/2 to 1 1/2

NTP

Lake Course Hans Hauser

Ocean Course Warwick Sharpe

Monday 10th October 2016

Course – Emerald Green Golf Club

Event – Stableford

Well everyone had a safe trip to Thailand with things going pretty smoothly for most of the players Dave McCormack clubs got lost with Tiger Airlines but lucky they turned up before the start of play today. Weather was great and everyone was keen to get out and play these great golf courses here. A special thank you to Joe Souchak who kindly donated some pink golf balls that have been inscribed for the NAGA winners during the tournament.