Maejo, 31.01.18
This Wednesday we had (9) members teeing off at Maejo under somewhat, if not typical, cold conditions. We all teed off on schedule and completed our respective rounds in less than (4) hours. Again, as our round progressed it was another perfect weather wise day to be on the links:
Relative to the Results:
- 1st Place Ted Taylor 39 points
- 2nd Place Keith Taylor 37 points
- 3rd Place Jack Kuzina & Stuart Duncan 33 points
The Taylor Brothers: Keith & Ted
Hats off to today’s winners!
Maejo, 29.01.18
This Monday afternoon we had only (6) members teeing off at 12:00 noon under sunny skies complimented with some cooling breezes. Fortunately, for this time of the year being high season, we all completed our respective rounds in (4) hours.
Relative to the winners:
- First Place with (40) points – Jim Hopkins
- Second Place with (37) points – Jack Kuzina
The Winner’s Circle: Jim and Jack
North Hill, 29.01.18
Today we had 8 members including 2 submitting their final cards. Because of slow play on the crowded course 2 members were unable to finish — they had appointments which couldn’t be broken. The winner on 36 was Camilla Dwyer.
Tee off times for Mondays in February are currently
- 05/2 — 8:20 — back nine first
- 12/2 — 8:20
- 19/2 — 8:20
- 19/2 — 8:30
Due to high season these may change, so please check Weekly Calendar before playing.
Maejo, 26.01.18
This Friday we had (15) members and (1) guest competing in our Friday’s stableford event. Again, another perfect weather wise day for being on the links as again we teed-off under cool cloudless skies that that steadily evolved into sunny and warm conditions. We all completed our front nine holes in slightly less than (2) hours but we were behind a number of groups on the back nine that resulted in finishing our round in approximately 4-1/2 hours. It should be noted that we are now in the peak high season as Maejo had more than 200 bookings today.
The winners today are as follows:
- First place tie being shared by Ronny Peters and John DeJong with (35) points each.
- Second place goes to Ted Taylor with (34) points
The winner’s circle: John, Ted, Ronny
North Hill, 26.01.18
Australia Day, you bloody beauty, Aussie winners are grinners. There were 20 members present with 2 new members still going for handicap and not eligible for the competition and thank you to Brian and Camilla for accompanying them around the course. That left 18 in the stableford event and 16 in the Tiger Ball pairs team event and thank you to Denise and Milton for organizing that event. With 80 people teeing off behind us and 20 in our group there were over 100 people on the course with no hold ups or waiting and all our groups finished in just over 4 hours and I would like to congratulate the management and staff at North Hill as their organisational skills are to be commended. I would also like to thank them on behalf of Chiangmai Social Golfers and North Hill Members for donating four prizes for ‘nearest the pin’ on all par threes for our group.
The ‘Birdie Hole’ on Number 1 was taken out after only two weeks by Milton Reynolds and he also won the Stableford event with 36 points. Runners-up were Garry Walker and Peter (Smiley) Haddon with 35 points and third was Yung Beece. The winners of the Tiger Ball pairs were North Hill Captain Garry Walker and Vice Captain Ian Fraser with 70 points (thankfully this competition was organized by another member). The four nearest the pins went to Yung Beece, Peter (Smiley) Haddon, Denise Reynolds and Ian Fraser. Well done to all concerned and Happy Australia Day with celebrations going on at the Down Under Bar in town and Yummy Pizza at Hang Dong tonight……Cheers and more Beers.
Yung, Ian, Smiley, Milton, Denise, Garry.
Maejo, 24.01.18
This Wednesday we had (11) members all arriving on time to compete in a Stableford competition. Again, we started our round under brisk, if not cold, conditions that eventually turned into ideal golf conditions as the round progressed. Again, the course was busy but we all managed to complete our respective rounds in under 4 1/2 hours.
The following are today’s winners:
- First Place with 34 points Gordon Langtree
- Second Place with 33 points Keith Taylor
- Third Place with 31 points Ronny Peters
The Winners Circle ( Keith and Gordon)
Ronny could not make it for the awards presentation but he donated his winners share to our charity foundation.
Congratulations to today’s winners!
2018 Player of the Year Status Report
Please be advised that to keep members posted on the current standings of the 2018 POY (Player of the Year) we will post the subject standings on a monthly basis in (3) sections the the Web Site ( POY standings, Match Reports, GMSG News)
The following table lists the current Top Twenty (20) points winners as of January 22, 2018. Please note that the start of the 2018 POY season was October 25, 2017 the 1st match after the ending of the 2017 POY contest. For this reason, and as reported under the “Qualifying Rounds” , a few members have already completed more than 20 round of golf.
| Rank | Name | Qualifying Rounds | Points |
| 1 | Michael Kuzmich | 27 | 192 |
| 2 | Jack Kuzina | 30 | 184 |
| 3 | Ronny Peters | 23 | 176 |
| 4 | Don Bishop | 25 | 167 |
| 5 | Nigel Stubbs | 22 | 156 |
| 6 | Adam Jackson | 19 | 145 |
| 7 | Ric Cameron | 21 | 129 |
| 8 | Milton Reynolds | 19 | 127 |
| 9 | John Noyes | 21 | 124 |
| 10 | Allen Norris | 16 | 117 |
| 11 | Alex Stewart | 16 | 113 |
| 11 | Leon Smiler | 19 | 113 |
| 13 | Garry Walker | 14 | 111 |
| 14 | Stuart Duncan | 16 | 108 |
| 15 | Soren Nielson | 18 | 107 |
| 16 | Jack Cooper | 17 | 106 |
| 17 | Ted Taylor | 17 | 104 |
| 17 | Gordon Langtry | 16 | 104 |
| 17 | Jim Lockhart | 15 | 104 |
| 20 | Rob Grootenhuijs | 23 | 100 |
As noted in this years competition we have members from all the courses (Lanna, Maejo, North Hills, Inthanon ) on the top “20” list, in addition members of various handicap ranges are listed as compared to 2017 where only the low handicap members dominated the competition.
As expected, those members who play the most rounds per week currently dominate the top 5-10 spots but as the year progresses (with the limit of 30 rounds) will result in numerous other members who only play once or twice a week having a good chance of finishing in the top few spots; of course depending on the scores of their respective 30 rounds. In summary, our goal is to give all members a chance of winning regardless of how many rounds they play per week.
In closing, please submit any comments or suggestions you may have concerning this subject matter.
The complete list of allocated points per member can be seen on the following link:
For reference the 2017 Player of the Year was Ronny Peters with Ashley Kim Sing coming in second place
Ronny accepting his award at the Annual Dinner Party
Lanna, 22.01.18
This Monday we had (19) members teeing off at Lanna on course 1&2 for a stableford competition. Our scheduled start time of 9:06 am was pushed back as a 5-ball (all in carts) and then a 6-ball (all walking ) teed off ahead of our groups. It should be noted that the 6-ball in front of our first group was comprised of 5 males and 1 female , all of college age, with their average tee-shot landing in the middle of the fairway with an average distance of 250 yards plus. Again, being the high season we completed our round in slightly over (5) hours. Luckily we had ideal weather conditions making this longer round more bearable.
At this time we would like to take this opportunity to welcome a new member Paul DeMinico from the states who joined out society today. Welcome Paul and we look forward to seeing you on the links in the near future.
Relative to the results:
- First place with 37 points Jack Kuzina
- 2nd place tie with 35 points Denise Reynolds & Julian Wing
- 3rd place with 33 points Barry Ochitwa
Today’s Winner’s Circle: Denise, Jack, Julian
For reference no one won the “Birdie Hole on Hole 10” so the pot is up to 300 baht.
Lastly, please note that next Monday the scheduled tee-off time is back to 8:20 am.
North Hill, 22.01.18
11 players for today’s early start Stableford game — including 2 new members who were submitting their second cards. Curtis Nickel on 33 was second and the winner today was Ian Fraser on 34.
The tee off time next week, 29/1 is 08:10. See you then.
Curtis & Ian
Mae Jo, 22.01.18
Only a small field of 9 players for todays game in slightly warmer conditions. In 2nd on 31 was Kuzie and our winner today was Bob on 32 points. Low number of players and low scores ! Hope to see a few more on Wednesday.
Kuzie and Bob.
North Hill, 19.01.18
There were 23 golfers for todays Stableford round including two new members, Mr Park (Korea) and Miss Chanitapha (Oil) Laechoe (Thai) and we welcome them both to the club and wish them good luck in establishing their handicaps. We had groups going off front and back and completed rounds in just over 4 hours. No takers for the first week of the birdie hole on hole 1 an easy par five and that did surprise everyone. With 21 golfers in the competition the winner was Roger Mack with 37 points and tied in second place were Milton Reynolds and Garry Walker with 36 points and there was 1 DNF.
Next week is an 8am tee off for a Tiger Ball (Multiplier) event. Random draw for pairs partners will be carried out at the same time as the random groupings draw a half hour prior to tee off (That’s at 7:30am). I could only get a booking for 6 groups (the same as we had this week) as there is an 8:30 booking for 80 golfers going off behind us. We will be off both tees. We will still have our regular Stableford winner and prize being split 50/50 with the Tiger Ball pairs winner. So no runners up prizes.
Milton, Roger & Garry
Mae Jo, 19.01.18
10 players for todays stableford round in perfect golfing weather. In 3rd. was Ted on 32 points, in 2nd. on 35 was Rob and our winner today was the Pres. Jack with 37 points. Well done guys. Have a good weekend and see you again on Monday for our noon tee off.
Rob, Jack and Ted.
Mae Jo,17.01.18
Ric surprised us today with another stroke event for our 16 players. The course was pretty crowded but moved along quite well, all finishing in about 4 hours. Today in 3rd. was John on net 75 in 2nd place on net 73 was Jim and our winner shooting a net 70 was Ronny. Congrats to todays winners. It was a bad day for one of our players today loosing 19,000baht out on the course.
John, Ronny and Jim.
Mae Jo, 15.01.18
11 players for todays stroke event in great conditions for golf, the afternoons are great. In 3rd. on net 75 was Jack in 2nd. on 74 was Ronny and our winner today was John on net 73. Well done to those people.
Jack, John and Ronny.
North Hill, 15.01.18
5 members turned up for our 07:20 start time. The winner today was Camilla Dwyer with 34 Stableford points.
Another winner today was Ian Fraser who after 7 months was able to overcome the birdie hole.
The starting time next Monday is 07:10.
Ian & Camilla
Lanna, 15.01.18
Today it became apparent that some of our 19 members in attendance play better in 6 hour rounds than faster ones! The birdie hole remains unclaimed and rolls over to next week when President Jack will be in charge for a stableford on courses 1 and 2 with a 9.07 start time.
In third today was John Noyes with 37 points, but todays joint winners on 39 points were Victor Schneeweiss and Kim Stogner. Congratulations.
Kim, Victor and John
Maejo, 12.01.18
This Friday we had (12) members and (1) guest teeing off at Maejo under cloudy skies and cool conditions. As the round progressed the temperature continued to drop to the point we thought we were playing in the UK. To say the least it did not seem we were playing in Thailand. Even under these weather conditions the golf the course was extremely busy but we managed to complete our round in a little over (4) hours.
Relative to the Stableford results the order of winners are as follows:
- 1st place Ronny Peters 36 points
- 2nd place Mike Roykroft 35 points
- 3rd place Alex Steward 33 points
It should be noted that this was the first day of the new “Player of the Year” points format.
Hats off to today’s winners!
North Hill, 12.01.18
Today there were 22 members and one guest playing the usual stableford event on an overcast and believe it or not cold day at North hill. We were a little under pressure from the start as we were advised that a juniors tournament would begin at 10am. Anyway we got six groups underway off the 15th tee and all but one group finished in front of the comp with only one group having to play behind the juniors for three holes only, the best outcome for all considering the circumstances. The big surprise for the day was that the birdie hole #12 was finally taken out after nine weeks by Jim lockhart, well done Jim. The winner today was Gordon Langtry with 40 points, who obviously likes getting the harder back holes out of the way early in his round. Tied in second place were Garry Walker, Mark Morris and Roger Mack all with 36 points. Farewell to Hayden Patterson until March was carried out in the back bar and good to see Curtis Nickel who joined us after the game and who has been Unfortunately out with a bad back in previous weeks.
Mark, Gorden, Jim, Roger, Garry.
In two weeks time our Friday game will be on Australia Day and we are hoping to have something a little different on the day so keep it in mind and we will post more next week.
Mae Jo,10.01.18
A small field again today for our round but the scores were pretty good. In equal 3rd. were Stuart and Andy on 36 points in 2nd was Jack on 37 points and our winner today with a good score of 40 points was Alex. Well done to those people. Tomorrow is the AGM 6 pm at Gymkhana come and have your say.
Jack, Andy, Alex and Stuart.
North Hill, 08.01.18
6 members for today’s stableford round. Rob Grootenhuijs was the winner on 32. No photo, but for those who don’t know him, he will be at the AGM on Thursday.
Being high season our normal Monday start time of 08:20 has been taken by tour groups. As of today the start times for the remaining Mondays in January are:
15/1 — 07:20
22/1 — 07:10
29/1 — 08:10
Please note all times are subject to change during high season.
Immediately prior to the day you wish to play, check the Weekly Calendar.
A link to this is also at the bottom of the website Home page.
Mae Jo,08.01.18
12 members for todays stableford round. The weather was a little warm to start today, but the clouds soon made it very plesant. In 3rd. place was Kuzie on 33 points and a tie for 1st on 34 points were Jack and Mike. Well done to those people. Lets see a few more heads on Wednesday. DO NOT FORGET THE A.G.M at Gymkhana on THURSDAY at 6.00pm.
Kuzie, Mike and Jack.
Lanna, 08.08.18
22 members for todays stableford on course 1 and 2. What seemed like an eternity was only 4 hours 20 minutes on a very busy course. The weather turned out to be hot and humid which maybe took its toll on some of the scoring. The birdie hole remains intact. Tied for second were Haydn Patterson and Yokio Doi on 36 points. Todays winner was Jim Lockhart on 38 points. Congratulations. Next week our first tee time is 8.22 am.
Haydn, Jim and Yokio.
North Hill, 05.01.18
Today there were 22 golfers, 21 Members and one guest in a Stableford Nassau competition. No takers for the birdie hole #12. A bit of a slow start due to confusion between late comers, birthday deal arrangements and God knows what, but eventually away on time for our scheduled tee off. The winner today was Soren Nielsen with 37 points, Front nine winner was Don Bishop with 19 points and the back nine winner was Leon Smiler with 23 points. well done to all.
Leon Don,, Soren
Mae Jo, 05.01.18
A small field again today with only 9 players. No rain and we all finished in under 4 hours. In 3rd. place was Keith on 32 points in 2nd. on 33 was Alex and our winner today with 41 points was Kuzie. Well done people, have a good weekend and see you again on Monday.
Mae Jo, 03.01.18
10 members and 1 guest today for a stableford round in again perfect weather for golf. The course was not crowded at all and we finished in 4 hours or under. In 3 place on 33 points was Kuzie and a tie for first on 39 points was Jack and Stuart. Well done to those people. Hope to see a few more heads on Friday.
Jack , Kuzie and Stuart.
As you can see it was a fun day today…which carried on to the presentation.
North Hill, 01.01.18
Today we had 6 members and two guests play in perfect conditions for golf. 3 of the members decided to play a social round with their guests and did not submit their cards. The winner today was again Camilla Dwyer on 37.
Camilla
Because of high season, our usual 08:30 timeslot has been taken by a few groups of tourists. The only Tee-off time available for two or three groups is 07:20 onwards. I know this is an hour earlier than normal but it is a pleasant time of the day. <<< SEE YOU THERE BY 07:00 >>>
Mae Jo, 01.01.18
Only 9 players today for a stableford round. The weather was perfect and we all got around in 3.5 hrs. The scores on the other hand not so good. I think we will call it hangover golf scores. 3rd was Randy on 28 in 2nd was Joop on 29 and the one with the bigest hangover took it out with 31 points. No photo . See you all again on Wednesday. HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
Lanna 01.01.18
Happy New Year to all. Today 11 members arrived without hangovers for a stroke play event on courses 3 and 1. We welcomed back Gerald Greba, and said a fond farewell to John Orlebeck who returns to Los Angeles later this week. At least he cannot be in the photograph next week! In third was John Orlebeck with a nett 77, second was Allen Norris nett 75 but todays winner was the newly returned Gerald Greba with a nett 72. Congratulations to all. Next week is stableford on course 1 and 2 with a later tee time of 9.07am. see you there.
John, Gerald and Allen
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