{"version":"1","reports":[{"id":"r1780","type":"game","date":"2026-09-28","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 28.09.2026","text":"We had 9 players turn out at Lanna this morning. It was especially nice to see the return of Jack after a few weeks away. Like in a number of previous weeks most of us managed to avoid the rain until the last few holes. It was a close match with Lamyai and Paul slugging it out to 41 points each. It wasn’t looking close at one point but Paul somehow managed to par 9 of the last 10 holes, He had some choice words for the temporary green at 17 to be sure. KK came third and also picked up the birdie hole, well done KK.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at the Annual Tournament match next week\n\nPaul, Lamyai and KK","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lanna-Photo-28-09-2026.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lanna-Photo-28-09-2026.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lanna-12-28-September-2026.pdf","label":"Lanna 1&2 28 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1779","type":"game","date":"2026-09-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 25.09.2026","text":"Warm and dry conditions today. Felt like we had the course to our selves. 13 members in the comp today. All four groups finished in under 4 hours. No takers for the Birdie Hole (#14) . Today’s format was NASSAU. The front was won by Iain with 20 points. The back was won by Kay Kay with 20 points. Today’s overall winner was a tie between Roger and Aom with 41 points.\n\nJust wanted to let you all know that I will be stepping down as Friday Captain at Maejo. At the AGM in January you will need to vote in a new captain. I have been the captain for two years. I just need a little break, I am sure I will step back in after a break. If you are a Maejo player, please consider giving back. It is not a hard job, anybody can do it. Our organization is based on volunteering. Please find someone to be your next captain, I would hate to see the Friday event stop for good.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_1158361-1024x768.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260925_1158361-scaled.jpg","caption":"Kay Kay, Iain, Aom and Roger"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ScoreCard-MaeJo-25-September-2026-.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 25 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1777","type":"game","date":"2026-09-23","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 23.09.2026","text":"We had eight players in the competition playing Nassau format. Dorian was submitting his 3rd card for handicap and we welcomed back George Macdonald who rejoined the society today. It was nice and sunny for a change with no clouds to be seen. The course remains in good condition and the ground staff have started cutting back some of the deeper rough on some holes. No delays on the turn and the first group were finished in 2hrs 45 minutes. The front nine was won by Garry with 17 points and Christian won the back nine also with 17 points. We had a 3 way tie on 36 points with Danie, Julian and Brian sharing the top spot. We also said farewell to Ian who is departing in a few days for his new base in Khon Kaen. Safe travels and hopefully we will catch up again next year with an Isan Golfing Trip.\n\nBrian, Danie, Garry, Julian and Christian","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0848-1024x768.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0848-scaled.jpeg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ScoreCard-Haripunchai-23-September-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard Haripunchai 23 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1778","type":"game","date":"2026-09-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo 23.09.2026","text":"What a loverly day at MaeJo today, the weather was very kind it was bright and very warm and not oversubscribed. Today we had 14 players registered with 13 in the competitiom which was a 2 person best ball (blind draw). In 3rd place on 43 points was Iain Craig & Roger Bishop, in 2nd place on 45 points was Randy & Aom Teisl, but our winners today on 48 points was Kay Kay Otten & Rick Gregory. The birdie hole remains intact, well done everyone.\n\nRandy","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0105-300x225.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0105-300x225.jpeg","caption":"Iain & Roger, Rick & Kay Kay, Randy & Aom"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ScoreCard-MaeJo-23-September-2026-1.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 23 September 2026"},{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ScoreCard-MaeJo-23-September-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 23 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1776","type":"game","date":"2026-09-21","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 21.09.2026","text":"We had 9 of us today, 3 groups of 3, but one of us saw fit to DQ himself early on so there are only 8 on the scorecard, alas!\n\nThe winners on the day were Julian, Kay Kay, and Randy, with Nathan coming 4th. The the birdie hole also went off to Ian for a paltry amount. We played Courses 1 & 2 but on reflection should have played 3 & 1 as Hole 16 on Course 2 was out of commission so we finished up playing Hole 10 again with mixed results.\n\nToday signalled an end of an erra with Ian standing down as Lanna Captain, handing the reins over to Paul Wearmouth & heading to greener climbs in Khon Kaen. Good luck with it all an see you all again sometime.\n\nI would just like to thank Ian for everything he has done for the Society and wish him and his wife happiness and a great future in Khon Kaen. Thanks Ian\n\nNathan, Julian and KK","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260921_120522.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260921_120522.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lanna-1-2-21-September-2026-1.pdf","label":"Lanna 1 & 2 21 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1775","type":"game","date":"2026-09-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 18.09.2026","text":"18 players today. Thought we might get rained out today, but we all finished in under 4 hours. Today’s format was Stableford. No takers for the birdie hole (#14). In a tie for 2nd place on 39 points was Lamyai, Kay Kay and Aom. In solo first place with a score of 41 points was Eric.\n\nYou can take free relief from an artificially surfaced cart path under Rule 16.1 because it is classified as an immovable obstruction.\n\nSteps to Take Free Relief\n\nCheck for interference: Relief is allowed if the cart path interferes with your ball’s lie, your stance, or your intended swing area. You can also take relief if your stance touches the path even when your ball is off it.\n\nFind the nearest point of complete relief (NPCR): Find the exact spot on the course closest to where your ball lies—and no closer to the hole—where the cart path no longer interferes with your lie, stance, or swing. This point might be on the opposite side of the path. Remember it must be the nearest point, not the most convenient or nicest one, meaning it could put you behind a tree.\n\nMeasure your relief area: Mark your NPCR with a tee. Measure a relief area of one club-length (using the longest club in your bag besides your putter) from that marked point, ensuring the area is no closer to the hole.\n\nDrop the ball: Drop the ball from knee height into the relief area. The ball must land and come to rest within that one club-length relief area without penalty.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260918_1226501-1024x692.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260918_1226501-scaled.jpg","caption":"Aom, Lamyai, Eric and Kay Kay"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ScoreCard-MaeJo-18-September-2026-.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 18 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1773","type":"game","date":"2026-09-16","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 16.09.2026","text":"We had 5 players this morning so we decided on playing Stableford instead of the advertised Stroke play. The greens were certainly in better condition from last week’s sanding. Overnight rain had resulted in wet starting conditions and we encountered more rain before the turn which made conditions even more challenging. No carts on fairways so we all exceeded our daily step goals. In third place was Serge with 33 points. Ian took second with 35 points and our winner was Brian with 36 points.\n\nBrian & Ian","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0803-1024x768.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0803-scaled.jpeg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ScoreCard-Haripunchai-16-September-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard Haripunchai 16 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1774","type":"game","date":"2026-09-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo 16.09.2026","text":"What many assumed would be a washout for golf turned out to be a very pleasant day at MaeJo, we were blessed with some amazing weather with the odd spot of drizzle. The course was quite wet in places but those golfers in carts were allowed to enter the fairways at 90′ to protect the wet ground. There were 10 hardy souls that checked in to play a ‘Stableford’ format competition and all groups finished in around 4 hours. In joint 3rd place on 33 ponts was Randy Teisl and Eric George, in 2nd place with 35 points was Roger Bishop but the winner today on 37 points was Jay Windmon The birdie hole #17 remains intact. Well done everyone.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0076-300x225.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0076-300x225.jpeg","caption":"Roger Jay & Randy"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ScoreCard-MaeJo-16-September-2026-1.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 16 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1772","type":"game","date":"2026-09-14","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 14.09.2026","text":"We had 11, 2 foursomes & 1 threesome, today. The threesome finished pretty early meaning it had to wait for the 2 Foursomes to eventually come in thank to a couple of Japanese groups letting us through. The birdie hole went off twice today to Lamyai & Pung, hence Pung showing up in the winners circle. The big hitters went off the whites & yellows today but alas no immediate results to speak of apart from Randy taking out equal third with Donald. See some of you next week again.\n\nBack – Randy and Donald. Front – Prajat, KK and Lamyai","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lanna-260914-1.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lanna-260914-1.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lanna-3-1-14-September-2026.pdf","label":"Lanna 3 & 1 14 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1771","type":"game","date":"2026-09-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 11.09.2026","text":"Great turn out today, 12 members, one returning member (Gerry), one new member (Teddy) and one guest. Today’s format was NASSAU. The birdie hole (#14) was taken out today by Eric. The front was won with a score of 19 point by Eric. The back was taken out with a score of 19 points by Kay Kay and Rick. The overall winner with 35 points was Randy.\n\n(Sorry, No Picture Today)\n\nJust wanted to let you all know that I will be stepping down as Friday Captain at Maejo. At the AGM in January you will need to vote in a new captain. I have been the captain for two years. I just need a little break, I am sure I will step back in after a break. If you are a Maejo player, please consider giving back. It is not a hard job, anybody can do it. Our organization is based on volunteering. Please find someone to be your next captain, I would hate to see the Friday event stop for good.\n\nWrong ball\n\nYou must not make a stroke at a wrong ball.\n\nIn stroke play:If you make a stroke at a wrong ball, you get the general penalty (two penalty strokes) and must correct the mistake by continuing play with the original ball by playing it as it lies or taking relief under the Rules:\n\nThe stroke made with the wrong ball and any more strokes before the mistake is corrected do not count.\n\nIf you do not correct the mistake before making a stroke to begin another hole or, for the final hole of the round, before returning your scorecard, you are disqualified.","photos":[],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ScoreCard-MaeJo-11-September-2026-.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 11 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1769","type":"game","date":"2026-09-09","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 09.09.2026","text":"We had 10 members in the competition and we were playing Stableford format. Overcast conditions for most of the round, very hot by the time we finished. Once again the course was very quiet so no delays on the turn. The scoring today wasn’t great maybe partly due to the sanding of some greens. In third place today was Garry on 32 points. KK took the second place with 33 points and our winner was Vikram with 34 points, well done guys.\n\nKK, Vikram & Garry","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0731-1024x768.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0731-scaled.jpeg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ScoreCard-Haripunchai-9-September-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard Haripunchai 9 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1770","type":"game","date":"2026-09-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo 09.09.2026","text":"There were 13 attendees today for a Stroke format golf competition, we were very fortunate with the weather today insomuch that there was no rain but it did get a tad warm. The course was in an okay condition considering heavy rain the night before and it did not restrict golf cart access on to the fairways, the greens were playing with no consistency which proved to be a challenge for some. A very warm welcome back to Kuzi who rejoined the family at MaeJo after completing his Australian adventure. There was a 2 way tie for 1st place today; Eric George with a Gross 92, Roger Bishop Gross 98 (Net 73) and in 3rd place was Aom Teisl with a Gross 102 Net 74. The Birdie hole #2 remains intact.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0043.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0043.jpeg","caption":"Roger, Aom & Eric"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ScoreCard-MaeJo-9-September-2026A.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 9 September 2026A"}]},{"id":"r1768","type":"game","date":"2026-09-07","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 07.09.2026","text":"There were 14 of us today with three equal winners in the shape of Kay Kay Otten, Aom Teisl & Paul Wearmouth, all finishing on 37 points thankyou very much. We had 2 groups of three & 2 groups of 4 making up the 4 groups & surprisingly we all finished about the same times which made account keeping all that much doable. Not very busy today either so with carts allowed on the fairways & the courses in relatively good condition it was a pleasure to play today, apart from the heal draggers in front of us, but so be it. Good the see the Golf Course has seen in its infinite wisdom, to bring the prices down to a more swallowable rate, but apparently it is only for this month, where no doubt they will rise accordingly in October. Good luck to them!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nAom, KK and Paul","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260907_122858.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260907_122858.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lanna-1-2-7-September-2026.pdf","label":"Lanna 1 & 2 7 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1767","type":"game","date":"2026-09-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 04.09.2026","text":"We almost had the whole course to ourselves today. A light mist on a couple holes to start us off then it stopped. The green speeds today ran from 4.6 to 8.2, kind of hard to read the greens today. All groups finished in under 4 hours. We had nine players in the comp and one guest. No takers for the birdie hole (#14). Today’s format was Stableford. In third place with 35 points was Aom. In second place with 36 points was Roger. Today’s big winner with a great score of 41 points was Kenny (The birthday boy).\n\nWhen You Can Play a Provisional Ball\n\nLost Outside a Penalty Area: Your shot may be lost in deep rough, bushes, or woods.\n\nOut of Bounds: Your shot may have landed beyond the course boundary stakes.\n\nNot in a Penalty Area: You cannot play a provisional ball if the only place your original ball might be lost is inside a penalty area (water hazard).\n\nAom, Kenny and Roger","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/17885038607981.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/17885038607981.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ScoreCard-MaeJo-4-September-2026-.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 4 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1765","type":"game","date":"2026-09-02","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 02.09.2026","text":"We had nine players today with eight in the competition. We also welcomed Gavin who joined the society. The course remains in excellent condition and was quieter than normal. The front nine was won by Ian with 18 points and the back nine was won by Lamyai also with 18 points. Our winner today by a large margin was Danie with a fantastic 39 points (net 69), well done.\n\nLamyai, Danie and Ian","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0682-1024x768.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0682-scaled.jpeg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ScoreCard-Haripunchai-2-September-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard Haripunchai 2 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1766","type":"game","date":"2026-09-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo 02.09.2026","text":"A really good day today weatherwise, bright sunny and no rain. Today we had 11 players in the competition which was a Nassau format. Some of the greens proved to be a tad tricky today as the dew caused unpredicatable slowness, however the whole course is in good shape. The front 9 was won by Nigel Stubbs with 17 points and the back 9 was taken by Chris Ryan with 20 points, the overal winner was Roger Bishop with 40 points. The birdie hole #2 was taken by Eric George. Well done everyone.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0028-300x225.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_0028-300x225.jpeg","caption":"Chris, Roger & Nigel"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ScoreCard-MaeJo-2-September-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 2 September 2026"}]},{"id":"r1764","type":"game","date":"2026-08-31","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 31.08.2026","text":"We had a good turnout of 9 people today. We would have been into double figures had it not rained so much overnight. Speaking of which, it did sprinkle a little bit today but not enough to slow us up much which was good to hear. The birdie hole went off today with Paul Wearmouth pocketing it, but it was good to see it go to a non-placegetter for a change. We split up into two groups today, with a foursome & fivesome with the foursome having to wait for the fivesome for over an hour at the end but apart from the odd grizzel it all finished up ok.\n\nThe winners on the day were Donald Otten on 38 points, Serge on 37 & Yours truly on 36 heading up the rear. Good to see everyone back today, including Nathan from the USA playing with a regular CMSG Handicap at last. See you all next week when we hope to celebrate Ian’s betrothal golf tournament. Fingers crossed!!!!!\n\nIan, Donald and Serge","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260831_132057.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260831_132057.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Lanna-3-1-31-August-2026.pdf","label":"Lanna 3 & 1 31 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1763","type":"game","date":"2026-08-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 28.08.2026","text":"Wow what a great turn out today. 23 total players, 17 members, 2 new members and 4 guests. Nice to play a round of golf and not get rained on. Birdie hole (#2) was not won today. Today’s format was NASSAU, winning the front 9 with 20 points was Nigel and Randy. Winning the back 9 with 21 points was Kay Kay. Today’s overall winner with 41 points was Jay.\n\nWhen You Can Substitute a New Ball\n\nTaking Relief: You can switch to a new ball when taking free relief (like an unplayable lie, embedded ball, or cart path) or penalty relief (like a penalty area).\n\nLost or Out of Bounds: If your ball is lost or hit out of bounds, you may put a completely different ball into play when replaying the shot or taking distance relief.\n\nSevere Damage: If a ball is cut or cracked during the play of a hole, you may lift it to inspect it and substitute a new one. Minor scratches or scuffs do not count.\n\nBetween Holes: You are always allowed to change your golf ball on the tee box before starting a new hole.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260828_124014-1024x680.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260828_124014.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ScoreCard-MaeJo-28-August-2026-.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 28 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1762","type":"game","date":"2026-08-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo 26.08.2026","text":"Another fine day at MaeJo, we experienced some light drizzle for a while but nothing too much…….thankfully. We had 11 players today with 10 in the competition which today was a stableford format. In joint 2nd place was Graham and Donald on 35 points, but the runaway winner on a mass of 42 points was Nigel. The birdie hole #2 remains intact.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_9993.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_9993.jpeg","caption":"Donald, Nigel & Graham"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ScoreCard-MaeJo-26-August-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 26 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1761","type":"game","date":"2026-08-24","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 24.08.2026","text":"There were only four of us today with Courses 3 & 1 chosen as our Courses of choice. We had Nathan Hagelin showing up just as we were setting off to put his first card in with Barry Gosson, leaving for home tomorrow, coming in first place with 38 points, Ari second on 36 & yours truly on 26 points coming a lonely third. It was decided before we ventured out that there would be no prizes today, including the birdie hole, so as suggested we didn’t play for anything today. Paul Wearmouth should be back next week so the planets should realign briefly.","photos":[],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Lanna-3-1-24-August-2026.pdf","label":"Lanna 3 & 1 24 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1760","type":"game","date":"2026-08-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 21.08.2026","text":"17 Players today. The weather was not kind this morning. Had to play with scuba gear for the first few holes. Then it changed and was cool and pleasant for the rest of the round. Not many other golfers out today. All 5 groups finished under 4 hours. Today’s format was 2-person best ball (blind draw afterwards). The birdie hole (#7) was won today by Graham and Rick. Tied for 3rd place with 41 points was Jay & Barry and Serge &Kay Kay. In 2nd place with 45 points was Randy & Frank. Winners today with 46 points was Rick & Lamyai.\n\nInformation about golf insurance in Thailand\n\nGolf insurance in Thailand protects players against accidents, third-party liability, and damaged equipment. Annual policies start around 890 to 910 Baht, offered by major local providers like MSIG ประกันภัย, Viriyah Insurance, and Club Thailand. Also there are local companies.\n\nTypical Coverage Details\n\nPersonal Accident: Covers medical bills, permanent disability, or death while playing or practicing on a recognized course.\n\nThird-Party Liability: Pays for accidental property damage or bodily injury caused to other people on the course.\n\nGolf Equipment: Compensates for stolen or broken golf clubs and bags.\n\nHole-in-One Bonus: Provides a celebratory cash reward if you hit a hole-in-one during an official tournament or casual play.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260821_122901-1024x521.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260821_122901-scaled.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ScoreCard-MaeJo-21-August-2026-BB.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 21 August 2026 BB"},{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ScoreCard-MaeJo-21-August-2026-Stableford.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 21 August 2026 Stableford"}]},{"id":"r1758","type":"game","date":"2026-08-19","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 19.08.2026","text":"We were once again fortunate with the weather, overcast conditions throughout and as the last group were finishing the rain started. Some delays on the turn as the course was fairly busy. We had 14 players with 9 in the competition. It was nice seeing Kenny with his guests. Dorian was submitting his second card for handicap. We also welcomed Gavin who was playing his first round with us and at Hariphunchai. Today it was Nassau format, front nine was won by Brian with 21 points. The back nine was won by Vikram with 20 points. Our overall winner was Brian Coil with an excellent 37 points.\n\nVikram, Brian & Brian.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0596-1024x768.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0596.jpeg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ScoreCard-Haripunchai-19-August-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard Haripunchai 19 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1759","type":"game","date":"2026-08-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo 19.08.2026","text":"Today we had a good turnout with 12 members to play a Nassau format, we were also fortunate similar to Hariphunchai by being blessed with some good weather, it did however start to rain on the last couple of holes but this did not disrupt the pace of play and all groups finished in under 4 hours. The birdie hole #7 remains intact. The front 9 was won by Nigel with 19 points and the back 9 was won by Randy with 18 points. The overall winner today with 37 points was Roger. Well done everyone.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_9964-300x225.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_9964-300x225.jpeg","caption":"Randy, Roger & Nigel"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ScoreCard-MaeJo-19-August-2026-1.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 19 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1757","type":"game","date":"2026-08-17","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 17.08.2026","text":"7 souls arrived at Lanna this morning looking forward to a nice round. We played C + A again as this offered the quickest route. For the second week in a row we were let through as a group stopped for a bite to eat, we finished in 3.5 hours. Brian brought home the bacon with his best ever score at Lanna, an 80. Second was Donald and Paul scrapped third.\n\nDonald, Brian, Paul","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/17th-Photo-1024x768.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/17th-Photo-scaled.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ScoreCard-Lanna-31-17-August-2026-1.pdf","label":"ScoreCard Lanna 3&1 17 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1756","type":"game","date":"2026-08-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 14.08.2026","text":"13 members in the comp today. Got rained on for a couple holes and then dry conditions. All groups finished in under 4 hours. The new birdie hole (#6, Par 5) was won by Barry. He missed his 10 foot eagle putt, but made his 2 foot birdie putt. Today’s format was Stableford. Tied for 3rd place with 32 points Roger, Eric, Aom and Kay Kay. In 2nd place with 33 points Barry. Today’s big winner with a great score of 38 points Donald.\n\nWant to wish Kay Kay & Donald a happy anniversary. Also a happy birthday to Kay Kay.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_120832-1024x790.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260814_120832-scaled.jpg","caption":"Aom, Donald, Kay Kay, Roger and Barry"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ScoreCard-MaeJo-14-August-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 14 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1754","type":"game","date":"2026-08-12","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 12.08.2026","text":"The course was busier today with the government holiday and we experienced some delays on the turn. The sanding of the greens last week has helped and the greens are the best they have been for sometime. We had 10 players and we decided on playing stableford format. In third place was Danie on 32 points, and in second place was Julian with 34 points. Our winner today on a very respectable 36 points was Serge.\n\nDanie, Serge and Julian","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0576-1024x768.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0576-scaled.jpeg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ScoreCard-Haripunchai-12-August-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard Haripunchai 12 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1755","type":"game","date":"2026-08-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo 12.08.2026","text":"There were 9 players today in a ‘Stableford’ format, the course was rather damp in places but playable. All rounds were completed in under 4 hours which is considered a comfortable time frame for all players. The ‘birdie hole (#10) succumbed to Randy Teisl’s tenacity skill and good fortune, a new ‘birdie hole will be announced on Friday. The low scores recorded today reflects the conditions of the course. In 3rd place with 28 points was Roger Bishop, and in 2nd place on 30 points was John Orlebeck, but our champion winner on 33 points was Raaaaaandy Teisl. Well done everyone.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_9926-225x300.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_9926-225x300.jpeg","caption":"Roger Randy & John"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ScoreCard-MaeJo-12-August-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 12 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1753","type":"game","date":"2026-08-10","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 10.08.2026","text":"Paul, Ari, Donald and KK played at a damp Lanna this Monday. Paul filled in for Captain Ian who is back next week. While due to play A+B, a number of groups over 4 or more in front of us and an open C course saw a change of plan. We started on C and got around in just over 4 hours. This was helped by a group in front of us sitting down for lunch on the back 9 and letting us through, great stuff. Paul won with much improved performance on recent weeks with Donald second. A number of crazy lip outs cost Donald this week\n\nPaul and Donald","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Photo-Lanna-10th-225x300.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Photo-Lanna-10th-225x300.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Lanna-31-10-August-2026.pdf","label":"Lanna 3&1 10 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1752","type":"game","date":"2026-08-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 07.08.2026","text":"13 members and one guest today. It was a dry day, been awhile since we have had blue skies. No takers for the birdie hole (#10). Today’s format was NASSAU. The front was won by Rick with 22 points. The back was won by Brian with 21 points. The overall winner was Donald with 36 points.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/v4-460px-Stableford-Scoring-Step-2-Version-3.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/v4-460px-Stableford-Scoring-Step-2-Version-3.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ScoreCard-MaeJo-7-August-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 7 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1750","type":"game","date":"2026-08-05","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 05.08.2026","text":"We had 7 players with 6 in the competition and Vic submitting his final card for handicap. The course was busier than normal which resulted in a slower back nine. Some of the greens were being rolled and sanded which made putting a bit more difficult. We were once again very fortunate with the weather, cloudy conditions until we finished and then it started lashing down. We were playing Nassau format, the front nine was won by Julian with 18 points. The back nine was tied with Lamyai and Serge both on 16 points. Our overall winner today was Brian on 36 points.\n\nSerge, Lamyai, Brian & Julian","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0554.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_0554.jpeg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ScoreCard-Haripunchai-5-August-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard Haripunchai 5 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1751","type":"game","date":"2026-08-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo 05.08.2026","text":"Today we had 14 players with 10 in the competition which today was a Stroke Play format. The weather was very kind to us and it only started light rain on the 18th hole. The ‘Birdie Hole # 10 remains intact for another day!! We had 4 guests from Brisbane Australia who were here on a short term vacation and they said that they were thankful for our hospitality, they had enjoyed their game including a good social beverage at the caddyshack afterwards. And moving on to the results: In 3rd place on a gross 100 net 76 was Roger Bishop. in 2nd place with a gross 99 and net 74 was Iain Craig but the winner today with a gross 109 net 73 was Chris Ryan. Well done everyone.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_9902.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_9902.jpeg","caption":"Roger, Chris & Iain"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ScoreCard-MaeJo-5-August-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 5 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1749","type":"game","date":"2026-08-03","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 03.08.2026","text":"We had a sum total of 5 of us today, 3 members & 2 non-members who played as a five ball for the entire round, still managing to wait on nearly every hole regardless.\n\nYours truly took out the top prize with a spectacular 32, followed by Paul on 27 & Ari on 16, obviously manipulating his handicap in the process. Overnight rain dictated that we walked to every shot but the course is looking & playing resplendently at the moment so no complaints. Paul is in charge next week while I take a sabbatical down south a ways so hopefully we get a better turnout for him as I seem to be dropping the ball somewhat of late. Thanks to the stalwarts for keeping our heads above water of late.\n\nAri, Ian and Paul","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Lanna-60803.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Lanna-60803.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Lanna-1-2-3-August-2026.pdf","label":"Lanna 1 & 2 3 August 2026"}]},{"id":"r1748","type":"game","date":"2026-07-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 31.07.2026","text":"12 members all in the comp today. Today’s format was Stableford. Three members decided to play the tips for the fun of it. Big difference playing the blues instead of the whites. No takers for the birdie hole (#10). Tied in 3rd place with 31 points Kay Kay and Randy. In 2nd place with 32 points Donald. Today’s winner with 34 points was Eric.\n\nSerge got a hole in one on hole number 14. Not an Ace but a net hole in one. Stuck it to about 2 feet and made the putt. We tried to get him to buy a round for the group but he was not having it.\n\nToday’s we celebrated Nigel’s birthday (Wednesday), Aom’s birthday (Today) and John’s birthday (Tomorrow).\n\nThere is no free relief for a golf ball embedded in a penalty area. Your two choices are to play the ball as it lies or take penalty relief for one penalty stroke rehit from the last stroke.\n\nSorry, no picture today.","photos":[],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-MaeJo-30-July-2026-.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 30 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1746","type":"game","date":"2026-07-29","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 29.07.2026","text":"We had 3 players with 2 in the competition. We welcomed Vik who joined the society today and submitted his first card for handicap. He will play at Lanna and Hariphunchai next week. The course was very quiet so we were finished in under 3hr. Both Ian and I struggled a bit on the front nine but thankfully we both improved on the back nine. In the end we were tied on 32 points.\n\nNo Photo","photos":[],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-Haripunchai-29-July-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard Haripunchai 29 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1747","type":"game","date":"2026-07-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo 29.07.2026","text":"The course was in a good condition today but unfortunately it was a tad busy with extra golfing groups, however all groups completed their rounds in around 3.5 hours. There were only 6 players today, the programmed Nassau format was changed to a Stableford format. In 2nd place withh 31 points was Raaaaandy Teisl and keeping it in the Teisl household with 36 points in 1st place was Aom Teisl. The birdie hole #10 remains unclaimed.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_9882.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_9882.jpeg","caption":"The Teisl family"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-MaeJo-29-July-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 29 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1745","type":"game","date":"2026-07-27","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 27.07.2026","text":"Only 3 of us today with Paul Wearmouth & Yours Truly taking out the big prize on 32 points each & Ari bringing up the rear on 27 points. Slow round again but aside from some suspect putting quite enjoyable. Our lowest number of recipients to date.\n\nAri. Ian and Paul","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lanna-26077.png","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lanna-26077.png","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lanna-1-2-27-July-2026.pdf","label":"Lanna 1 & 2 27 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1744","type":"game","date":"2026-07-26","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon 26.07.2026","text":"It had been over two years since I last played Inthanon and even longer since CMSG have held an away game here. The greens on the front were slow, the back nine were better as they had been cut more recently. Sunny conditions throughout the round. We had 14 players with 12 in the competition and we played Stableford format. The course is longer than our regular events, from the yellow tees it was 6100 yards. Julian and Ian were tied for second on 36 points and our winner today was Brian Coil on 38 points.\n\nFor any members who fancy a change of scenery I would recommend Inthanon at the present time.\n\nJulian, Brian & Ian","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0495-Small.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0495-Small.jpeg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-Inthanon-O-25-July-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard Inthanon (O) 25 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1743","type":"game","date":"2026-07-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 24.07.2026","text":"Today we had 9 members, 8 finished. Today’s format was NASSAU Stableford scoring. All three groups finished in under 3 hours 45 minutes. Winner on the front 9 with 15 points Randy. Winner(s) on the back 9 with 18 points was Jay and Aom. The overall winner with 36 points Frank.\n\nIn the diagram below are red stake options available to you.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260723_110232-1024x626.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260723_110232-scaled.jpg","caption":""},{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_2439-1024x768.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_2439-scaled.jpeg","caption":"Randy, Frank, Aom and Jay"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-MaeJo-24-July-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 24 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1741","type":"game","date":"2026-07-22","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 22.07.2026","text":"We had 8 members, and we played Stableford format. It was nice having Gary back with the group. We also welcome our newest member Dorian who joined the society today. Once again no rain and nice overcast conditions. The first group didn’t experience delays, but the second group encountered some delays on the turn. The course remains in good condition, and the greens have improved. Brian and Gary took third place on 34 points. Ian was second with 35 points, and Serge took the top spot with 38 points.\n\nSerge","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/C735227A-5439-4E38-8B66-5069954E8AD5-IMG_0482-300x225.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/C735227A-5439-4E38-8B66-5069954E8AD5-IMG_0482-300x225.jpeg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-Haripunchai-22-July-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard Haripunchai 22 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1742","type":"game","date":"2026-07-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo 22.07.2026","text":"Today we played a ‘Stroke Format’ there were 10 members and 2 guests. The course was in fine condition albeit the rain started and remained with us for about 7 holes and then it cleared up and it got a little warm. Of those that started this morning only 5 finished . In joint 2nd place was Randy Teisl with a gross 85 net 78 and Rick Gregory with a gross 98 net 78, but the winner with a gross 105 net 74 was John Orlebeck. The Birdie Hole #14 was won by Randy Teisl. Well done everyone.\n\nSorry no photograph today.\n\nJust a point of note, if you have invited guests to join our goup please ensure that they take cogniscence of our sign in and start times.","photos":[],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-MaeJo-22-July-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 22 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1740","type":"game","date":"2026-07-20","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 20.07.2026","text":"There were only 4 of us today, so we played Courses A & C as a single group of 4 for good measure. It was a particularly pleasant day of golf with Serger taking all the biccies, including the Birdie Hole, with a particularly brilliant approach from the Course C Hole 7 T Box with a tap in Birdie, including the win with a 40 point day, followed by yours truly on 38, Paul on 31 & Lamyai on 27. Sad to see the Birdie Hole go off but there is always next week to recover.\n\nSerge","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/serge.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/serge.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lanna-1-3-20-July-2026.pdf","label":"Lanna 1 & 3 20 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1739","type":"game","date":"2026-07-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 17.07.2026","text":"7 members and 1 guest, 6 players in the comp. Today’s format was 2-Person Best Ball, blind draw. Not takers for the birdie hole (#14). Three teams total, tied for 2nd place with 36 points Roger & Frank and Graham & Nigel. Today’s winning team with 38 points Aom and John.\n\nSorry no picture today.\n\nIn golf, a red stake marks a lateral penalty area. You have four options to proceed, incurring a 1-stroke penalty (except for the first option): [1, 2]\n\nPlay it as it lies: Hit the ball out of the penalty area with no penalty.\n\nLateral relief: Drop within 2 club-lengths of the entry point, no closer to the hole.\n\nBack-on-the-line: Drop anywhere on a straight line extending backward from the hole through the entry point.\n\nStroke and distance: Replay the shot from where you last played it.","photos":[],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-MaeJo-17-July-2026-2BB.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 17 July 2026 2BB"},{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-MaeJo-17-July-2026-Stableford.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 17 July 2026 Stableford"}]},{"id":"r1737","type":"game","date":"2026-07-15","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 15.07.2026","text":"We had 10 members today and we played Nassau format. The course was slightly busier than normal, no delays encountered on the turn. All groups were finished in under 3hrs. The scoring was generally better than normal, part of this can be attributed to good course conditions. The greens have certainly improved over the last few weeks. Our front nine winner was Garry on 20 points. Danie and Serge shared the top spot on the back nine with 23 points. Our overall winner today was Brian with 40 points. He was also playing from the white tee for a change, well done.\n\nNext weeks event will be the Little Man Competetion starting at 09:00hrs.\n\nMy apologies the system won’t allow me to upload the photo.","photos":[],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-Haripunchai-15-July-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard Haripunchai 15 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1738","type":"game","date":"2026-07-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo 15.07.2026","text":"Another fine day at MaeJo, today we had 12 players which included 2 guests and we played a stableford format. The course was in a fair condition however the greens were a bit slower than normal. The birdie hole #14 remains intact until Friday. A particular low scoring round of golf today by many, however in 3rd place on 29 points was Aom Teisl, in 2nd place on 33 points was Eric George but the winner with 34 points was Chris Ryan. Well done everyone.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_9824.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_9824.jpeg","caption":"Aom, Chris & Eric"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-MaeJo-15-July-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 15 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1736","type":"game","date":"2026-07-13","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 13.07.2026","text":"We had 9 players today, with two guests, Nasan from Mongolia & Nicolas, who was playing off scratch, from France.\n\nPierre won the day on 73 with Paul, Serge & I on 76 each coming in tied for second.\n\nWe played Courses A & B with Paul Wearmouth taking out the birdie hole so we are back to zero again until next week & probably a change of hole as well.\n\nIan, Serge, Pierre and Paul","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1000005002.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1000005002.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lanna-1-2-13-July-2026.pdf","label":"Lanna 1 & 2 13 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1735","type":"game","date":"2026-07-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 10.07.2026","text":"Five amphibians started today and three finished. For those that decided not to play today are the real winners. My everything got wet today, it never stopped raining on us. No takers for the birdie hole today. In third place on a wet 30 was Randy. In second place on a damp 32 points was Frank. In first place with a warm dry score of 38 points was Aom.\n\nTo play a provisional ball correctly under USGA Rule 18.3, you must explicitly announce your intention (e.g., say “I am hitting a provisional”) to your playing partners. You are only permitted to hit a provisional if your ball might be lost outside of a penalty area or out of bounds.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FB_IMG_1783667871545-1024x683.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FB_IMG_1783667871545.jpg","caption":"Aom"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-MaeJo-10-July-2026-Donald.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 10 July 2026 Donald"}]},{"id":"r1733","type":"game","date":"2026-07-08","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 08.07.2026","text":"We were fortunate with the weather today, as we were starting the round the rain stopped and we had overcast conditions throughout. We ended with 12 players and we played stroke play for a change.\n\nThe greens are improving and in far better condition than last week. The course was also busier than normal. Fortunately we didn’t experience delays on the turn. Paul took third place with a net 73 and Lamyai was again second with a net 70. Pierre’s good form continues and he took the top spot with an excellent net 69.\n\nLamyai, Pierre and Paul","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0401-1024x768.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0401-scaled.jpeg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-Haripunchai-8-July-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard Haripunchai 8 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1734","type":"game","date":"2026-07-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo 08.07.2026","text":"A bit of a wet start today with showery weather some of which was fairly heavy, however after around holes 4 or 5 it dried up and we continued to have a pleasant golfing day. There were 11 players today and we played a Nassau format, winning the front 9 was Iain Craig with 18 points and the back 9 was taken by Aom Teisl with 21 points, the overal winner was Roger Bishop with 35 points. The ‘birdie’ hole #14 remains intact.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_9794.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_9794.jpeg","caption":"Aom, Roger & Iain"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-MaeJo-8-July-2026.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 8 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1732","type":"game","date":"2026-07-06","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 06.07.2026","text":"There was only 6 of us today so we played a two threesomes catching up to the groups in front of us fairly regularly I might add which made it an over 4 hour round but hey, who really cares as long as you are having fun hey?\n\nPleased to say the birdie hole remained in tact once again, Hole 7 on Course B, so its all to play for next week. The winners on the day were Yours Truly on 37 Stableford Points followed by Serge on 36 points then Lamyai, Paul Prajat & Ari. The course continues to stay moist after all the rain of late so if you intend taking some benefit from it I suggest you front up for a game in the not too distant future.\n\nSerge and Ian","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260706_124108.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260706_124108.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lanna-1-2-6-July-2026.pdf","label":"Lanna 1 & 2 6 July 2026"}]},{"id":"r1731","type":"game","date":"2026-07-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 03.07.2026","text":"Just as we got ready to tee off the rains started. Light at first then a couple holes latter it was full on rain. A couple of our golfers decided not to continue. One of our golfers on hole #11 hit a great second towards the pin and a little bird flew into the ball. The golfer claimed he should be scored a birdie for the hole. We looked up the rules of golf and he just had to play the ball where ever it landed.\n\nOur first attempt at a new birdie hole (#14) went unclaimed. Today’s format was Stroke play. In 4th place with a net 73, Chris. A tie for 2nd place with a net 70, Lamyai and Frank. In 1st place with a net 69, Randy.\n\nThe current price to play Maejo green fee, caddie and cart 1600. To walk the reduced the price to 1500. They are paying you to get healthy.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260703_121311-1024x768.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260703_121311-scaled.jpg","caption":"Chris, Lamyai, Randy and Frank"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-MaeJo-3-July-2026-Donald.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 3 July 2026 Donald"}]},{"id":"r1729","type":"game","date":"2026-07-01","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 01.07.2026","text":"Three golfers showed up today with a winner take all stableford competition. We were the only group on the course except for a group of caddies teaching new prospects the ins and outs of caddying. The round was finished in 2 hrs and 40 minutes. Weather was great but the greens were sanded again yesterday so putting was a bit challenging given the varying speeds. The winner was Tom with a score of 35 points who remarked “nothing to write home about”.\n\nNo Photo Today","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1730","type":"game","date":"2026-07-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo 01.07.2026","text":"Another fine day at MaeJo with 8 players registering and 7 in the competition. It was programmed to play a Nassau format today but with a small number of players we settled for stableford. The birdie hole #7 was claimed by Nigel Stubbs, so a new birdie hole will be selected for Friday. In 3rd place with 34 points was Jay Windmon, but the joint winners with 39 points was Randy Teisl & Nigel Stubbs.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_9757.jpeg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_9757.jpeg","caption":"Randy, Nigel & Jay"}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ScoreCard-MaeJo-1-July.pdf","label":"ScoreCard MaeJo 1 July"}]},{"id":"r1727","type":"game","date":"2022-01-26","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 26.01.2022","text":"9 players on the course today for our monthly event at Hariphunchai. An excellent course almost empty. If this was slightly nearer Chiang Mai it would be very busy.\n\nThe honours went to Graham Adams with three birdies in his 39 points. Commiserations to Nigel Stubbs who wiped the last two holes, but still managed 34 points. Third place went to Gordon Langtry with 33.\n\nThe next event at Hari, will be on Wednesday 16th February. We are told that the cost will be 700 baht green fee, caddie fee and cart, but there will be 100 baht discount to the first 20 people on the day, this is likely to be us, but it cannot be guaranteed. If you are interested in taking part, please email Julian\n\nGordon, Graham and Nigel","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1728","type":"game","date":"2022-01-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.01.2022","text":"7 members and 3 guests today for our stroke round in great golfing weather. Only 3 out of the 7 actually carded the round, in 2nd on net 77 was Ian and todays winner was Kuzie with a net 69. Don’t forget Friday is the 2 man stableford multiplier, should be some very intersting scores in that one. Happy Australia Day to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1726","type":"game","date":"2022-01-21","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 21.01.2022","text":"There were 6 members in today’s Stableford round in overcast conditions and a wet track but no rain. No takers for the birdie hole. The winners were Peter Cheong and Yung Beece both tied on 35 points. Well done all and see you next week. Stay Safe.\n\nYung and Peter\n\nMaejo 21st January 2022\n\nSome people intending to play today were probably put off by the rain, but 10 stalwart players showed up despite the weather. They were rewarded when the rain stopped 10 minutes before tee-off and then played in perfect conditions throughout the morning with the moist greens holding the approach shots nicely.\n\nNassau was the format of the day with Chris Ryan winning the front nine and Jack Kuzina winning the back nine, both with 21, and the overall winner was Iain Craig with 46 (I promise I didn’t cheat!). There were also a number of players playing to or below their handicaps. Well done everyone and we look forward to seeing you all and others next Friday for the “multiplier’ format – should be interesting.\n\nChris, Iain and Jack\n\nGymkhana 20th Jan 2022\n\nTodays winner Tied for 1st was Joy and Ted, 3 way tie for 3rd between Noi Goy and Nigel\n\nA special than you to Alan for getting me started,\n\nSee you all all next week\n\nGoy, Noi and Joy\n\nMae Jo,1901.2022\n\n7 members for todays stableford comp. We had to wait for about 40 minutes past our tee time as the rain was very heavy, once it stoped all steam ahead. In 2nd. place was Graham on 33 points and todays winner was Tom with 37 points, well done guys. As most will be aware, Mondays are not a CMSG day at Mae Jo anymore, however we are still holding our tee times and will do so for those that wish to come and play. See you all on Friday for a Nassau round.\n\nTom and Graham.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1725","type":"game","date":"2022-01-17","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 17.01.2022","text":"11 members for today’s stableford on courses 3 and 1. Our first visit to course 3 for a few months and it was certainly in better conditiion than our previous visis. We will continue to play there on the third week of the month for the time being. At long last the bi8rdie hole was taken after probably 25 weeks plus. Even better it was won by the Lanna captain, Nigel Stubbs! There was a three way tie for second between Darrell Podaima, Donald Pierce and Nigel Stubbs on 34 points. Today’s winner was Julian Wing with a great 39 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1723","type":"game","date":"2022-01-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 14.01.2022","text":"Today saw 13 golfers at Maejo playing a two-man best ball format. The course was in good condition and the greens are coming back, but still a few patchy bits on some of them. It was a good fun day out in beautiful weather and some very good golf by all participants. There was a tie for first place on 49 points by two teams – Kuzie/Ian and Donald/Rob – well done to both teams.\n\nThings were a bit disorganised to start with due to the new Friday captain learning the ropes, but he promises that next week things will be even more disorganised!\n\nDonald, Rob, Ian and Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1724","type":"game","date":"2022-01-14","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 14.01.2022","text":"There were 10 members and one guest in today’s Stableford event. One DNF and no takers for the birdie hole. The greens apparently have been cut too short and causing problems for most. There were three winners tied on 38 points Yung Beece, Leon Smiler and Peter Cheong. We wish Lamyai the very best after her last game for a few months and a speedy recovery. Stay Safe.\n\nPeter, Yung and Leon","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1722","type":"game","date":"2022-01-13","venue":null,"heading":"Gymkhaha: 13.01.2022","text":"14 members this morning out on the course and it was good to see so many golfers for my last day as captain. Julian Wing took first place with a very good round of 21 points. Noi Taylor came in second with 18 points and a log jam at third was the old captain Al, Joy Gariano, Ram Taylor and Lawrence Nahlik all with 17 points.. No takers again on the birdie hole. Good golfing everyone and thank you for your support this past two years.\n\nNB. The Committee thank Al for the work that he has done willingly on behalf of CMSG. We hope that he will be able to relax more in the forthcoming year and enjoy his golf with someone else taking the brickbats!. Thank you very much Al for your wonderful service.\n\nJulian, Allan, Joy, Lawrence, Noi and Ram","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1721","type":"game","date":"2022-01-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.01.2022","text":"8 members for todays Nassau event in great golfing weather. We had a tie for the front on 17 points were Jack and Graham, the back was taken out by Donald on 19 points and the overall winner was Kuzie with 37 points. Don’t forget the AGM tomorrow. Friday will be a 2 BBB, see you all then.\n\nGraham, Donald, Kuzie and Jack.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1719","type":"game","date":"2022-01-10","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 10.01.2022","text":"14 members today for a stableford event on courses 1 and 2. The course was busy despite the new prices, 850 walking or 1,000 with cart. Perfect golfing conditions but not great scoring today. No birdie hole winner yet again. There was a five way tie for third on 33 points between Allan Gariano, Lamyai Prasarn, Gordon Langtry, Fernando Soares and Tom Agna. Second was Nigel Stubbs with 34 Points. Today’s winner was Peter Brown with 36 points. Well done all. Next week we try course 3 again to see if the conditions have improved!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1720","type":"game","date":"2022-01-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.01.2022","text":"Only 5 for todays stableford round in great golfing weather. The winner was Kuzie with 36 points. See you on Wednesday for a Nassau comp.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1717","type":"game","date":"2022-01-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.01.2022","text":"A good turn out today with 15 members for our stableford comp. and good scores as well. In 3rd. place on 39 points was Iain and a tie for 1st. place between Ian and Chris both on 40 points. Well done peoples, have a good weekend and see you again on Monday.\n\nChris, Ian and Iain.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1718","type":"game","date":"2022-01-07","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 07.01.2022","text":"There were 6 members in today’s Stableford event (too few for Nassau) on a very quiet course. No takers for Birdie Hole #1. Lamyai Prasarn was the winner with 35 points and Yung Beece continuing his winning form was second with 34 points. Hope to see you all at the AGM on Thursday.\n\nYung and Lamyai","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1716","type":"game","date":"2022-01-06","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana: 06.01.2022","text":"8 members this morning out on the course. Conditions were good as always but the scoring wasn’t on the good side. Tom Berger took first place with just 16 points and the old captain Al was close behind on 15 points to take second place. Good golfing everyone, better luck next week. No takers on the birdie hole once more.\n\nAl and Tom","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1715","type":"game","date":"2022-01-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.01.2022","text":"9 players for todays stroke round in perfect conditions. In 3rd. place was Serge on net 74 in 2nd. spot was Jack on net 73 and todays winner on a net 71 was Lamyai. Well done peoples. Hope to see a good roll up again on Friday.\n\nSerge, Lamyai and Jack.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1713","type":"game","date":"2022-01-03","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 1&2, 03.01.2022","text":"Great golfing weather to kick off the New Year. The course was in good condition but the greens were a little tricky, if my miserable putting was anything to go by. 14 Members competed in today’s stroke event and it was gratifying to see a very close competition, with only 4 strokes separating the top 8 places! In second equal were Darrell Podaima and Fernando Soares who both carded net 72, but today’s winner by one stroke on a net 71 was the evergreen, Al Gariano. Well done everybody. Nigel will be back next week to take over once again. Guess who forgot to take a photograph?","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1714","type":"game","date":"2022-01-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.01.2022","text":"Happy New Year to you all. Only 4 for todays game which was won by Randy on 37 points. Hope to see a few more for our stroke round on Wednesday.\n\nRandy.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1711","type":"game","date":"2021-12-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 31.12.2021","text":"16 players for todays 2 man scramble in warmish conditions. I negelected to record the net scores before I used the cards to get the BBQ going so they are only aproximate, but in the correct order of placings. In 3rd. was Ian and Graham 68ish, 2nd Donald and Kuzie 64ish and the winners Aom and Randy 57ish. Happy New Year to all, may it be better than the last 2. Don’t forget all memberships are now due so please pay the captains at your respective courses.\n\nDonald, Kuzie, Randy and Ian.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1712","type":"game","date":"2021-12-31","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 31.12.2021","text":"There were 12 members (11 in comp) for a Stableford event. 1 birthday group (Happy Birthday Lawrence. Busy course on a holiday but all complete in regulation time in perfect weather for golf, maybe a little warm. Birdie Hole #15 finally went off after more than a year to one of our regular golfers thankfully, well done Yung Beece with a chip in no less. Also the winner today was Yung with 38 points and the runners up tied on 37 points were Tom Berger and Weiwei Ding. Well done to all and may I take this opportunity to wish all CMSG a Happy & Healthy New Year.\n\nYung, Wei Wei and Tom","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1710","type":"game","date":"2021-12-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 29.12.2021","text":"5 players showed up today so we will have the 2 man scramble on Friday. In 2nd place was Rob with 35 points and todays winner was Donald with 38 points, 26 points on the back 9. See you Friday.\n\nRob and Donald.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1708","type":"game","date":"2021-12-27","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 27.12.2021","text":"14 members for today’s stableford nassau on courses 1 and 2. Absolutely perfect weather conditions and the course in superb condition. Some very good scoring today. Taking the front nine was Jack Kuzina with 22 points. The back nine was taken by the weekly bandit, Gordon Langtry, with 26 points. Today’s overall winner was Allan Gariano with 45 points!!! Well played all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1709","type":"game","date":"2021-12-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.12.2021","text":"6 players for todays stableford round in plesant conditions. We had a tie for 2nd. place on 31 points were John and Rob with Randy taking the candy on 34 points. The greens are coming back. See you all on Wednesday for a 2 man scramble.\n\nRob, Randy and John.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1706","type":"game","date":"2021-12-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.12.2021","text":"14 in our 2 man combined stableford comp today. After rechecking the cards, in 3rd. place were Jack R. and Rick with 63 points, in 2nd spot were Jack K. and Gordon leaving todays winners with a great score of 79 points Ian and Graham. Well done to all who played. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. I hope the season brings you lots of good will and cheer. Sorry forgot to take the photo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1707","type":"game","date":"2021-12-24","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 24.12.2021","text":"Seven members at today’s Stableford event. No takers for the birdie hole. Perfect golfing conditions both groups finishing in good time on a quiet course. The winner was Soren Nielson with 37 points and in second place was Yung Beece with 35 points. Well done and Merry Christmas to one and all.\n\nSoren and Yung","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1704","type":"game","date":"2021-12-22","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 22.12.2021","text":"11 members for today’s away day in perfect golfing conditions. We had a three way tie for first from the Maejo mafia. All with 34 points were Aom Tiesl, Randy Tiesl and Graham Adams. Well done and I hope you all enjoyed the day. Back here again on January 19th.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1705","type":"game","date":"2021-12-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.12.2021","text":"Only 4 today in great golfing weather. The winner was Kuzie on 36 points. Hope to see you on Friday for a 2 man combined score stableford game.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1702","type":"game","date":"2021-12-20","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 20.12.2021","text":"16 members for today’s stableford on courses 1 and 2. Cool first thing but perfect golfing weather and the course in fantastic condition. The scores today reflected the conditions. No birdie hole winner yet again, 20 plus weeks now! In third was Gordon Langtry with 39 points. Second was Aom Tiesl with 41 points. Today’s number one was Kim Stogner with a great 43 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1703","type":"game","date":"2021-12-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 20.12.2021","text":"Just three members today.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1700","type":"game","date":"2021-12-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.12.2021","text":"11 members turned up for todays Nassau round in great golfing conditions. The front was won by John with 18 points and the back was taken out by Randy with 19 points, leaving todays winner Iain with 40 points. Well done peoples. Have a good weekend and see you all again next week.\n\nRandy, Iain and John.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1701","type":"game","date":"2021-12-17","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 17.12.2021","text":"There were 8 members in today’s Stableford event. There were no takers for the birdie hole yet again. Welcome back to Tom Berger. The winner today was Peter Cheong striking out with 40 points before heading off to Rayong for Christmas. In second place was Haydn Patterson with 32 points showing good form before heading back to work in Cambodia. In third place out of the prizes were a trio with 31 points. Hope to see you all again next week before in good cheer before Christmas. Stay Safe.\n\n“H” and Peter","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1699","type":"game","date":"2021-12-16","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana: 16.12.2021","text":"9 members this morning out on the course. tt was good to see Tom Berger back with us for a while. Scoring was good this morning with Joy Gariano leading the way with 21 points to take first place. Coming in second were Noi and Keith Taylor both with 19 points. No takers on the birdie hole once more. There will be no golf for the next two weeks. The next Thursday golf will be on the 6th of January.\n\nNoi and joy\n\nKeith","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1698","type":"game","date":"2021-12-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.12.2021","text":"10 members for todays stableford round in perfect golfing weather. Scores were close, we had a 3 way tie for 2nd all on 38 points were Jack, Kuzie and Serge, leaving todays winner, one point better was Chris on 39 points. Well done all see you again on Friday.\n\nSerge, Kuzie, Chris and Jack.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1697","type":"game","date":"2021-12-13","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 1&2 13.12.2021","text":"17 golfers including 1 guest enjoyed great golfing weather for our monthly stroke round. Scores were mixed, some were very good and some, well, 2 members didn’t hand in their cards! The birdie hole once again was not won, although there were a couple of valiant attempts.\n\nIn third equal on net 73 were Peter Brown, Jack Reutter and our local bandit, Gordon Langtry. In second by herself on net 72 was Lamyai Prasarn, but our winner on a very good net 68 was the Lanna specialist Aom Teisl.\n\nWell played everyone. Nigel returns next week to take the reins once again, and I will not be there, so I wish you all a Merry Christmas.\n\nJack, Peter, Lamyai, Gordon and Aom","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1695","type":"game","date":"2021-12-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.12.2021","text":"12 members for todays 2BBB in perfect conditions for golf. In 3rd. place with 44 points were Graham and John, in 2nd. place on 46 points were Chris and Donald and todays winners were Aom and Randy on 50 points. Aom had 42 points on her own. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday.\n\nGraham-John, Randy-Aom and Chris-Donald","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1696","type":"game","date":"2021-12-10","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 10.12.2021","text":"9 members and one guest for today’s stableford event in perfect golfing conditions. The long standing birdie hole still remains. Third was Lawrence Nahlik with 37 points. Tied for first were Wei Wei Ding and Peter Cheong. Well done all, see you next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1694","type":"game","date":"2021-12-09","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana: 09.12.2021","text":"9 members this morning and once again a very nice morning too. Scoring was good too with Noi Taylor taking first place with 20 points. Close behind her was her husband Keith with 19 points to take second. Coming in third was JJ with 18 points. Way to go every one. No takers on the birdie hole once more.\n\nNoi and J.J.\n\nKeith","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1693","type":"game","date":"2021-12-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.12.2021","text":"7 members for todays round of Nassau. Taking out the front was Randy with 16 points, the back was won by Kuzie again on 16 points and todays runaway winner was Donald with a good score of 40 points. Friday is a 2 BBB, hope to see you there.\n\nKuzie, Donald and Randy.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1691","type":"game","date":"2021-12-06","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 06.12.2021","text":"A sharp reminder of pre Covid days today as the course was very busy, and we teed off behind a group of 24 Koreans. 13 members for today’s stableford competition. Perfect golfing conditions although a little cool first thing. The birdie hole remains untouched yet again. In third with 38 points was our regulr winner, Gordon Langtry. Tied for first, on 40 points were Prajat Bacchi and John Orlebeck. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1692","type":"game","date":"2021-12-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.12.2021","text":"Only 3 of us today in perfect golfing conditions. Rob and Donald both had 34 points with me one point back on 33.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1689","type":"game","date":"2021-12-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.12.2021","text":"12 members 11 in the comp. for todays round. To the results, in 3rd. place on 31 points was Rick, coming in 2nd. was Donald and todays winner was Kuzie with 37 points. Good to see the numbers up again. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday.\n\nRick, Kuzie and Donald.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1690","type":"game","date":"2021-12-03","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill 03.12.2021","text":"8 members and 1 guest for today’s Stableford Nassau. Perfect golfing weather prevailed. Again no takers for the birdie hole. The front nine was won by Young Beece with 20 points. The back nine was shared between Peter Cheong and Lawrence Nahlik with 15 points. Today’s overall winner was Leon Smiler with a great 40 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1688","type":"game","date":"2021-12-02","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana: 02.12.2021","text":"6 members out on the course this morning which was in great shape. It was ladies day once more with Joy Gariano taking first place with 20 points, and Noi Taylor taking second with 18 points. Way to go ladies and everyone. Once again no takers on the birdie hole. Just a heads up there will be no golf on the 30th of December due to a Japanese tournament.\n\nJoy and Noi","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1686","type":"game","date":"2021-12-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 01.12.2021","text":"Only 4 players for todays stroke round in perfect golfing weather. Randy took the candy today with a net 72. Well done. Hope to see a few more on Friday.\n\nRandy.\n\nvc_column_text]\n\nL","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1687","type":"game","date":"2021-12-01","venue":"Santiburi","heading":"Santaburi 01.12.2021","text":"14 members again today for round two of the Chiang Rai trophy. Santiburi was in magnificent condition with a Singha tournament approaching in two weeks time. Unfortunately due to this event, all the tees were moved forward rendering the round ineligible for handicap purposes.The same as yesterday, the course was deserted and we were able to have a two tee start. Thank you to Julian Wing for updating the handicaps so quickly. Today’s winners were as follows: Third was Gordon Langtry with 36 points. Second was Larry Richards with 37 points. Today’s number one was Bill Whitsett with 39 points. The Chaing Rai Cup winner was Larry Richards with 75 points, closely followed by Bill Whitsett with 74 points. Well done all and a safe journey back to Chiang Mai.\n\nGordon, Bill and Larry.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1685","type":"game","date":"2021-01-24","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 24.01.2021","text":"12 members and one guest today. we welcome Roger Bishop as a new member. A bit chilly first thing then perfect golfing weather. Kim Stogner took out the birdie hole on week one! Nassau today, the front nine was won by Allan Gariano with 18 points. The back nine was shared on 19 points between Jack Reutter and John Orlebeck. Today’s overall winner was Keith Taylor on 39 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1684","type":"event","date":"2020-02-29","venue":null,"heading":"Match reports May 2020","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1682","type":"game","date":"2020-02-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 28.02.20","text":"9 members for our rounds today on a quiet course, todays winner was Stuart Duncan with 36 points followed closely by Mike Roycroft with 35 points. After talking with most of our members everyone is in agreement to keep to our 0730 start time. I am waiting to hear back from Maejo to see if we can have all our tee times at 07.30, so in the mean time we will look at getting under way Monday 07.30. I will confirm this as soon as i know\n\nStuart and Mike\n\nGymkhana, 02.27.20\n\nOnce again another fine day at Gymkhana – air not too bad, could be better as we all would like. Numbers were low – only 13 CMSG this morning. Scores were on the low side too, or should I say just a little below normal. The captain, Allan finally got back into the winner’s circle to take first place with 19 points for the front nine holes. His wife Joy, and Ram Taylor tied for second with 18 points. There were a lot of other golfers just a point or two lower but just didn’t make it. Good job to all the golfers for a great day of golfing. Thank You.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1683","type":"game","date":"2020-02-28","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 28.02.20","text":"There were 24 golfers (23 members & 1 guest) for our Stableford round in very smokey conditions. There was one DNF and 1 not in the competition. One of our ‘birdie holes’ #10 went off to Mr.Park but the big one #6 is still there. Another new birdie hole #12 for next week, you got to be in it to win it, so come along and have some fun. The big winner today was Jack Cooper with 38 points making his mark before his return to the UK in a couple of weeks. In second place was Mr.Park with 37 points and tied in third place were Chanitapha “Oil” and Leon Smiler with 36 points. Well done to all and welcome back Joe Ritter.\n\nOn a sad note we have been advised that one of our earliest members David McCunnall (82) passed away on the 24 February after a battle with Cancer. His funeral will be on Monday the 9th March at 11am (British time) should you wish to pause and reflect. R.I.P.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1680","type":"game","date":"2020-02-26","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 26.02.20","text":"We had a fun multiplier today with 11 members playing. Kim Stogner on his own drew a mystery partner at the end of play. It was fun. Nobody took out birdie hole number 2. Second today were Julian Wing and Jack Cooper with 55 points and the winners with 60 points were Aom and Randy Teisl. Well done. End of next month is a two person scramble.\n\nRandy was born in 1960, he turned 60 today and he and Aom scored 60 points – Scarey.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1681","type":"game","date":"2020-02-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 26.02.20","text":"A great turn out today with 14 members and 1 guest, once again we had groups off number 1 and 10 to speed things up. Nick Gudewill put in his 3rd card today so shall have his handicap next time. Andy Davies was our guest today all the way from New Zealand, great bloke and we look forward to seeing him again on Monday, he also contributed to our charity. Our winner today with 37 points was Mike Roycroft, 2nd was Alex Stewart with 36 points and in 3rd was Stewart Duncan with 34 points.\n\nAlex, Mike and Stuart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1678","type":"game","date":"2020-02-24","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 1 and 2, 24.02.20","text":"13 members today on a hard dry course. Two groups in front of CMSG of 3 players quickly became a group of 6 walking!! Slow round, waiting, waiting. Third on her own today with 34 points was Prajat Bacchi with 34 points and our equal winners with 37 points were Peter Brown and Iain Jensen. No takers for the birdie hole. Well done. Next week stroke play on 3 and 1.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1679","type":"game","date":"2020-02-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 24.02.20","text":"A good turn out today had 12 members all starting off number 1, thanks to no late arrivals we got away slightly early thus avoiding a large group that had turned up and everyone completed there rounds in good time. Welcome back Jack Kuzina who has been enjoying the lovely weather in England and working for the last month. Stuart Duncan took out 1st place with 35 points, we had a 3 way tie for 2nd with John De Jong, Kuzie and Heinz all scoring 33 points\n\nHeinz, John, Stuart and Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1676","type":"game","date":"2020-02-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 21.02.20","text":"Another fine day of golf to end the week thanks to a breeze and a quiet day on the course. 2 groups off number 1 and 1 group off 10 helped speed up everyone’s day with all of us completing our respective rounds in just over 3 and a half hours. Todays winner with 37 points was Rob Grootenhuijs, Kuzie followed closely with 36 points and in 3rd was Mike Roycroft with 34 points\n\nKuzie, Rob and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1677","type":"game","date":"2020-02-21","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill,21.02.20","text":"There were 21 golfers today (20 members & 1 guest) for a regular Stableford round. There were no takers for either birdie hole but I would like everyone to know that I had an Eagle on hole #13….Yeah! still couldn’t manage to get in the prizes though. The winner was Mark Brightman with 38 points and tied in the runners-up position were Yung Beece and Leon Smiler, both with 36 points. Well done to all concerned.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1674","type":"game","date":"2020-02-19","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 19.02.20","text":"14 Members today with 13 in the competition and 1 guest, Selwyn, a friend of Nigels. Welcome. Stroke round today and our winner was Randy Teisl with nett 69, second was Nigel Stubbs with a nett 73, and equal 3rd were Julian Wing and Milton Reynolds with nett 74. Well done to all.\n\nNext week will be a pairs stableford competition where scores on each hole are multiplied. Good fun. Come and join us.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1675","type":"game","date":"2020-02-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 19.02.20","text":"9 members for today’s rounds, we had 2 groups go off the front and 1 lot starting on 10 to speed things up, everyone completed there rounds in just over three and a half hours. Our winner today was Kuzie with 37 points, 2nd was Mike Roycroft with 35 points and coming home in 3rd was Alex Stewart with 33 points\n\nMike, Kuzie and Alex","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1672","type":"game","date":"2020-02-17","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 17.02.20","text":"15 members today plus a new member Mark Newton, welcome to CMSG. Also one guest, Selwyn Burke from my old club in England. We bid Gerald Greba a fond farewell and safe travels back to Canada, giving someone else the opportunity to get in the winners circle!! No takers for the birdie hole so it reaches it’s maximum next week, Milton will be in charge for the next two weeks unless he delegates!! Taking the fornt nine with 20 points was Lawrence Nahlik, the back nine was won by Jay Jones with 17 points. Today’s overall joint winners on 36 points were Gerald Greba and Joy Gariano. Well done all.\n\nLawrence, Joy Gerald and Jay.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1673","type":"game","date":"2020-02-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 17.02.20","text":"Another glorious day for golf with coolish conditions to start with and no one even braking a sweat, makes you wonder just how long it can last as i’m sure last year the temp was much higher. 6 members for our rounds today with Mike Roycroft taking out the 1st spot with 37 points followed by Kuzie on 31 points\n\nThe Two “Michaels”","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1670","type":"game","date":"2020-02-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 14.02.20","text":"Another beautiful day to play golf, a nice breeze at times to cool things down and a quick round for everyone. Todays winner with 38 points was Kuzie, 2nd went to Mike Roycroft with 36 points and Stuart Duncan came home 3rd with 31 points.\n\nMike, Kuzie and Stuart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1671","type":"game","date":"2020-02-14","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 14.02.20","text":"There were 24 (23 members & 1 guest) golfers for today’s Stableford round. There was 1 DNF and 1 not in the comp. Birdie Hole #8 went off to Christian Friis and the new birdie hole will be #10. Of course birdie hole #6 is still up for grabs. North Hill put on a special for Valentines Day on hole #14 with 4 hearts on the green and anyone lucky enough to be inside one got a hat and a sleeve of balls with Mr.Park being the only beneficiary that I know. A good day on the course with the weather and the numbers with speed of play. There were three tied for first place with 36 points and the only prizes given today. They were Yung Beece, Christian Friis and Jeff Crosthwaite. There was a bit of a discrepancy but you have all been told to check your scores before handing in your card, most of all make sure if you don’t total y up your raw score that the individual scores are legible, do not overwrite, cross it out and write the score above or below. Also a reminder that if there is a guest in the group they mark their own card, if your in the competition it must be another CMSG member who marks your card.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1669","type":"game","date":"2020-02-13","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana, 13.02.20","text":"Once again a very nice day at Gymkhana 14 CMSG hit the very leafy course this morning which was brought to the attention of one of the board members. Scores were very good. but before we get into that, let me remind everyone that there will be no golf at Gymkhana next week – the 20th, as the golf course has booked a Thai Golf Club 18 hole tournament for that date. So it will be back to normal golf on the 27th of February. See you are there. Now back to the winners. Christina Tay had a great round and scored 23 points to take first place. Ted Taylor came in a close second with 22 points and Joy Gariano and Ian Carr tied for third with 20 points. Way to go golfers. Sorry the photos, they were taken and were on the camera, and you can ask Mark because he saw them on the Phone, but for some reason they weren’t there when it came to down load them to the web site. Sorry Christina.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1667","type":"game","date":"2020-02-12","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 12.02.20","text":"8 members today. Course great but greens slower than normal. Third today was Nigel Stubbs with 34 points and equal winners today with 35 points were Lawrence Nahlik and Denise Reynolds. Birdie hole was taken out by Nigel Stubbs after 5 weeks. Well done hope to see you next week.\n\nLast Wednesday of the month will be a two ball stableford and multiplying partners stableford scores.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1668","type":"game","date":"2020-02-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 12.02.20","text":"12 members for today’s stableford round, conditions were once again fantastic, the greens are now almost in perfect condition, very pleasing indeed. Werner Parpan put in his 2nd card today and is looking like he’s going to be a 13 to 14 handicapper. Mike Roycroft took out 1st spot today with a couple of wipes and a few birdies thrown in to score 38 points, 2nd went to Rob Grootenhuijs with 36 points and 3rd equal were Serge Arnaud and Mr Park with 33 points\n\nRob, Serge, Mike and Mr Park","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1665","type":"game","date":"2020-02-10","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 10.02.20","text":"10 members today on the superhighways of Lanna. A five hour round following two walking Thai six balls was a little frustrating. No takers for the birdie hole again. In second was Allan Gariano with 39 points, but today’s winner was Gerald Greba with a great 40 points. Well done everybody.\n\nAllan and Gerald","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1666","type":"game","date":"2020-02-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 10.02.20","text":"Only 5 members today, sharing the top spot was Kuzie and Mike with 33 points.\n\nThe two Michaels !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1663","type":"game","date":"2020-02-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 07.02.20","text":"A bakers dozen turned up for our Friday round, pin placements and tough greens meant no one shot there handicap today. Randys birthday round had a couple of strangers amongst us who no doubt found the course tough going. Our winner today was Mark Brightman with 34 points, 2nd equal were Randy Teisl and Mike Roycroft with 30 points\n\n“Standing on a chair” was Mike, Mark and Randy","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1664","type":"game","date":"2020-02-07","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 07.02.20","text":"There were 22 golfers ( 21 members & 1 guest) in our regular Stableford Nassau today. There were two not in the comp & two DNF and there were no takers for either Birdie Hole. There was a draw for first place between Tom Berger & Rick Baron both with 35 points. Front nine went to Garry Walker with 20 points and the back nine went to Denise Reynolds with 18 points (even though I tried to exclude her, sorry Denise). Well Done to all and next week Khun Ou tells me there is something special on hole 14 for Valentine’s Day.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1662","type":"game","date":"2020-02-06","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana, 06.02.2020","text":"Another fine day at Gymkhana 14 CMSG and 1 guest. Some good scores too, three way try for first place at 37 points for the nine holes, and the winners were Barry Ochitrwa, Ian Carr and once more in first place was Goy Patterson. Goy also took the birdie hole which the par 5 number 2. Way to go Goy and the rest of the winners.\n\nSorry Barry and Ian your photo didn’t take!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1660","type":"game","date":"2020-02-05","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 05.02.2020","text":"Only 6 members today. Our winner was Nigel Stubbs with 37 points and second was Lawrence Nahlik with 35 points. Well done and hope to see you next week.\n\nLast Wednesday of the months will be a 2 person stableford mulitplier for some fun. Get a partner and come along.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1661","type":"game","date":"2020-02-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 05.02.20","text":"We had 7 members for our stableford round today, for the most part it was a pretty quick round for all with everyone completing there rounds in under 4 hours. There does seem to be a noticeable absence of tour groups lately most likely to the virus going around. Our run away winner today was Mike Roycroft with 39 points, Rob Grootenhuijs, Mark Brightman and Tom Berger all came in with 33 points\n\nMark, Mike and Rob, absent was Tom","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1658","type":"game","date":"2020-02-03","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 1 + 2, 03.02.2020","text":"Only 6 members for today’s strokeplay event. No takers for the birdie hole. In second was Gerald Greba with a nett 76. First place went to Nigel Stubbs with a nett 75, including an eagle on the 17th. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1659","type":"game","date":"2020-02-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 03.02.2020","text":"We had 8 members for our rounds today, again conditions were perfect with a breeze at times. Kuzie took out the honours today with 39 points, Stuart was next with 35 points and Mr Park came home in 3rd with 34 points\n\nMr Park, Kuzie and Stuart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1656","type":"game","date":"2020-01-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 31.01.20","text":"We had 11 members today and our guest “Nick Gudewill” who has handed in his second card and decided to be part of CMSG, welcome Nick to our society. Milton and Denise played with us today as part of my birthday round and all things considered played reasonably well given they dont know the course that well. Rumour has it “there is video evidence” that Mr Pattavina lost a club up a tree and almost lost another while trying to retrieve it, i believe both clubs were happily re united by the end of the match. Our winner today was Rob Grootenhuijs with 33 points, 2nd equal were husband and wife Milton and Denise with 31 points\n\nMilton, Denise and Rob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1657","type":"game","date":"2020-01-31","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 31.01.20","text":"There were 19 members for today’s Stableford round in fine weather. There was one member submitting final card for handicap and one DNF. There were no takers for either birdie hole #6 or #8, better luck next week. The winners tied on 37 points were Nigel Stubbs & Mark Brightman and the runner-up was Leon Smiler with 35 points. Well done to all and see you next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1655","type":"game","date":"2020-01-30","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana: 30.01.20","text":"Another fine day for golfing at Gymkhana, 19 CMSG golfers and 1 guest. No takers for the birdie hole (number 3) – maybe next week. We’ll just have to wait and see. Scoring was good for the most part. Inthira (Goy) Patterson took first place with a great score of 22 for the nine holes. Close behind was David Urlwin-Smith with 21 and Kim Stogner picked up third with 20 points. All very good scores for the nine hole competition. Thank you everyone for attending – see you all next week same time same place.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1653","type":"game","date":"2020-01-29","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 29.01.20","text":"We had our first “fun” game today which was a 2 ball best ball stableford. There were 14 members which showed great support for a different format so thank you to all who attended. There were about 15 birdies in all today which was good golf. Our birdie hole which had been unclaimed for some time and capped at 1000 Baht was won by Julian Wing on the 15th Hole. Great stuff Julian. Runners up today with 45 points were Denise and Milton Reynolds and first were Julian Wing and Nigel Stubbs one ahead with 46 points. Well done all. Hope to see you here for our next fun game at the end of February.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1654","type":"game","date":"2020-01-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 29.01.20","text":"Only 5 members today, thanks to Kuzie who ran the ship this morning and also took out 1st spot with 37 points,tied for second were David Rickard and Stuart Duncan with 34 points","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1651","type":"game","date":"2020-01-27","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 27.01.20","text":"10 members today but only 9 finishers. We were greeted with very cool conditions this morning which relented after about 4 holes. No birdie hole taker bagain. In second with 35 points was NIgel Stubbs. Today’s winner, with 25 points on the back nine for a 37 total was Gerald Greba. Well done everybody.\n\nGerald and Nigel","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1652","type":"game","date":"2020-01-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 27.01.20","text":"A very cool morning of 10 degrees saw our 6 members all wearing jackets until at least hole number 10, even then no one broke out into a sweat during the entire round. Mr Park took out 1st place today with an admirable score of 39 points, well done !!!!, 2nd place went to Mike Pattavina with 37 points\n\nMike and Mr Park","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1649","type":"game","date":"2020-01-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 24.01.20","text":"11 members and 1 guest turned up for our stableford round today, ideal conditions but a busy course, we were fortunate again to start on number 10 thus missing the morning rush hour. Welcome back Tom Berger, who had a game of two halfs, also thanks to our guest today for putting in a $100 bht for our charity. Im not sure if it was the pin positions today but something was amiss with low scoring all round. Our winner today with 30 points was Mike Roycroft, 2nd equal were Kuzie and Alex Stewart\n\nKuzie, Mike and Alex","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1650","type":"game","date":"2020-01-24","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 24.01.20","text":"There were 22 members in today’s Stableford round in ideal conditions for golf. There was 1 DNF. There were no takers for ‘birdie hole’ on #6 and this will remain stat until won. An additional ‘birdie hole’ on #8 will begin next Friday. The winners were tied on 39 points – Jack Cooper & Yung Beece and the runner-up was Nigel Stubbs on 38 points. Well done to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1648","type":"game","date":"2020-01-23","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana, 23.01.2020","text":"Gymkhana 9 hole competition was good today 16 CMSG golfers and 1 guest. a little slow because of a lot of people out on the course, and Ted so I was told, but that wasn’t true after all. No one won the birdie hole which was the par 5 number 2. We’ll see what we can do next week for a better birdie hole. Today’s winners, Noi Taylor and Ian Carr tied for second at 18 point for the 9 holes. I don’t know if I really want to say this but Ted Taylor placed first with 20 points. I’ll have to talk with his scorer that had the same last name that scored his card, just kidding. Congratulations to our winners. Next week same time same place and thank you for all coming out.\n\nTed and Ian\n\nNoi","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1646","type":"game","date":"2020-01-22","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 22.01.20","text":"There were 8 members and one guest today, and scores did not reflect the good condition on the course. Our winner today on 30 points was Nigel Stubbs and second was Milton Reynolds with 28 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1647","type":"game","date":"2020-01-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 22.01.20","text":"Todays round had 6 members on a busy course, our 1st 9 holes took around 2 hours 15, thankfully the back 9 was somewhat quicker. Mr Park took out the honours today with 35 points, next were Rob Grootenhujis, Mark Brightman and Stuart Duncan with 34 points\n\nMark, Rob, Stuart and Mr Park","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1644","type":"game","date":"2020-01-20","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 20.01.20","text":"14 members and 13 finishers for today’s stableford Nassau. The course was very busy but we completed in 4 1/2 hours. No takers for the birdie hole. The front nine was shared between two of the ladies. Prajat Bacchi and Lamyai Praesarn with 20 points. The back nine was won by NIgel Stubbs with 19 points. Today’s overall winner was David Rickard with 36 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1645","type":"game","date":"2020-01-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 20.01.20","text":"Only 5 members today, despite being busy this morning we all completed our rounds in good time. Todays winners are an all Dutch affair with Rob Grootenhuijs taking out 1st place with 34 points, John De Jon came home 2nd with 32 points\n\nDutchie John and Dutchie Rob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1642","type":"game","date":"2020-01-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 17.01.20","text":"6 members and 1 guest for our round today, it was pretty cool to start off with the temperature hovering around 14 C, it soon however warmed up to produce a pleasant day. Taking out the honours today was Alex Stewart with 35 points, 2nd was John De Jong with 33 points. Thanks to our guest today (Murray) for putting in a hundred for our charity\n\nJohn and Alex","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1643","type":"game","date":"2020-01-17","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 17.01.20","text":"There were 13 members in today’s competition on a very busy course but we were all finished in four and a quarter hours. There were no takers for the birdie hole #6 and next week will be the last week before we move on to an additional birdie hole. The winner today was Mr.Park with 39 points and the runners-up Curtis Nickel & Garry Walker both tied on 37 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1641","type":"game","date":"2020-01-16","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana, 16.01.20","text":"Today 14 members entered CMSG’s weekly 9 hole competition under new captain Allan “Al” Gariano. The winner was Nigel Jones with 37 points, and he just managed to pip Noi Taylor, Gerald Greba and the captain himself Al Gariano who each had 36 points. The”birdie” hole, number 4, was also won today by, you guessed it……Al Gariano!\n\nNoi must be camera shy!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1639","type":"game","date":"2020-01-15","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 15.01.20","text":"7 members today for a stroke round. Amazing how a stroke round pushes scores out. Our winner today was Julian Wing with nett 75 and equal second were Allan Gariano and Milton Reynolds with 80 nett.\n\nNOTICE: Our last Wednesday of each month will be a ‘FUN’ game, eg Scramble, 2 ball best ball, muliplier, agregate etc. This month Wednesday 29th January will be a 2 ball best ball stableford. Get a partner and join us.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1640","type":"game","date":"2020-01-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 15.01.20","text":"7 members and 1 guest all started on number 10 as the 1st tee was busy, it was a good move as we all completed our rounds in 3 hours 45 minutes with no hold ups. Our guest today was Werner Parpan from Switzerland who has decided to join CMSG, his back round wasn’t so good but shot 37 off the stick on the 1st 9, well done. The mens tee today had a huge disadvantage as most of the tee box placements had been moved back some 50 yards or more as well as some difficult pin placements, i must have a word with the green keeper !!!!!!. Our winner again today was Rob Grootenhuijs with 33 points followed by Mr Park with 30 points\n\nRob and Mr Park\n\nKuzies ball on the 15th, (hole in tree)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1637","type":"game","date":"2020-01-13","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 13.01.20","text":"9 members and 2 guests for today’s 5 hour round which felt like a fortnight. The course and weather were perfect for golf. No takers for the birdie hole again. Tied for second were Ted Taylor and Allen Norris with 33 points. Today’s winner, with a great 24 points on the back nine, was Gordon Langtry with 37 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1638","type":"game","date":"2020-01-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 13.01.20","text":"Cool and overcast conditions greeted our 9 members this morning on a busy course. Our winner today was Rob Grootenhuijs with a great score of 39 points followed closely by Kuzie on 38 points, Mr Park came home in 3rd with 34 points\n\nKuzie, Rob and Mr Park","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1635","type":"game","date":"2020-01-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 10.01.20","text":"7 members for our stableford round today all got away slightly early off the tees, a busy course today with carts parked almost as far as the eye could see, we however all completed our rounds in respectable times. Todays winners are Kuzie and Jack Kuzina with 32 points.\n\nKuzie and Jack","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1636","type":"game","date":"2020-01-10","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 10.01.20","text":"There were 18 members in today’s Stableford event. No takers for the birdie hole. The winner was Mr.Park with 38 points, second was Nigel Stubbs and third was Staffan H.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1634","type":"game","date":"2020-01-09","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana, 09.01.2020","text":"There were 19 members participating in CMSG’s 9 hole competition today. The winner with 39 points was Barry Ochitwa, one point in front of Noi Taylor with 38 points. There was a tie for third on 36 points between Al Gariano, Peter Roberts and Goy Patterson. Please remember it is the AGM tonight and all members should attend if possible. 6pm at Gymkhana.\n\nFrom left to right, Barry, Peter, Noi, Goy and Al","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1633","type":"game","date":"2020-01-08","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 08.01.20","text":"Only 5 members today, pity on such a wonderful course. Second today was Julian Wing with 32 points and our winner today was Denise Reynolds with 36 points. Well done and hope to see more here next week.\n\nREMINDER: AGM tomorrow night at Gymkhana starting at 6pm","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1630","type":"game","date":"2020-01-06","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 06.01.20","text":"10 members on a slow day at Lanna, nearly 5 hours, but perfect golfing conditions. No takers for the birdie hole. Tied for 3rd were Allan Gariano and NIgel Stubbs with a nett 77. In second was Prajat Bacchi with a nett 76. Today’s winner was Jack Cooper with a nett 75 despite a 10 on the last hole! Well done all. No photo as Jack had to leave the scene of his crime!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1631","type":"game","date":"2020-01-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 06.01.20","text":"8 members today for the stableford round. Conditions could not have been better except for some of the scores, apart from 1. Randy Teisl took out the honours with a great round of 38 points followed by John De John on 33 points. The course is getting busier every day although we still managed to complete our respective round in under 4 hours, dont forget on Wednesday out tee off time is 11.30 the only change for the month, everything else is 07.30 hours\n\nRambo and John","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1632","type":"game","date":"2020-01-06","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 06.01.20","text":"Only 5 members for what I suspect is the last round of Monday golf at NH. Only one prize today taken out by Leon Smiler with 35 points. Well done and don’t forget the AGM is on Thursday at Gymkhana.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1628","type":"game","date":"2020-01-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 03.01.2020","text":"7 members graced us for the 1st round of the new year, our tee times are now 0730 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, the course was quite busy today although we all completed our rounds in reasonable time. The scores today were definitely on the low side with Alex Stewart and Rob Grootenhuijs taking out the honours with 31 points\n\nRob and Alex","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1629","type":"game","date":"2020-01-03","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 03.01.20","text":"There were 16 members and 1 guest for today’s Stableford Nassau round in wonderful golfing weather on a very busy course. No takers for the birdie hole #6 yet again. The over-all winner today was Leon Smiler with 37 points. The front nine was taken by Lamyai Prasarn with 20 points and the back nine was won by Nigel Stubbs with 18 points. Well done to those who have survived the Christmas New Year celebrations as we face up to another year of that invigorating game called golf.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1627","type":"game","date":"2020-01-02","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana, 02.01.2020","text":"Today at Gymkhana 14 members took place in CMSG’s weekly 9 hole competition. First equal were Joy Gariano and Keith Taylor, both with 38 points. In third place was Peter Roberts, just one point adrift on 37 points.\n\nPeter and Keith","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1626","type":"game","date":"2020-01-01","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 01.01.20","text":"5 members without hangovers today. The first 2 ball finishing in 2 hours 20 minutes. No takers for either birdie hole but a couple of close calls. In second was Julian Wing with 29 points. First was NIgel Stubbs with 34 points. A Happy New Year to all.\n\nNigel and Julian\n\n.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1624","type":"game","date":"2019-12-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 30.12.19","text":"Only 5 members today, the fog was extremely bad for the first 5 holes and visibility was at times down to 130 yards. The heavy overnight rain was a welcome relief for our gardens and no doubt would have put out some of the many fires burning around the place. Kuzie and Stuart took out 1st place today with 32 points. Wednesday we have bookings for 0800 for those who want to play. From January tee off times are 0730 with the odd exception of which i will notify in due course.\n\nHappy new year to you all\n\nStuart and Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1625","type":"game","date":"2019-12-30","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 30.12.19","text":"There were 5 members and 1 guest in today’s Stableford round. The winner was Rick Baron with 35 points and runners up were Leon Smiler and Roland Feraud with 34 points each. We wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year.\n\nLanna, 30.12 19\n\n12 members and 11 in the comp today on a slow, busy course. No takers for the birdie hole again. Tied for second were Peter Brown and Ted Taylor on 31 points. Today’s run away winner was Gordon (bad back) Langtry with a great 43 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1622","type":"game","date":"2019-12-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 27.12.19","text":"6 members for todays stableford round, a few of us had to add another hole to our belts and the exercise was most likely beneficial to most. Taking out the honours today was Mike Roycroft with 35 points followed by Randy Teisl with 34 points\n\nRandy and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1623","type":"game","date":"2019-12-27","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 27.12.19","text":"Get well soon Garry. 20 members and 2 guests for today’s Stableford. 2 members completing their second handicap cards. No takers for the birdie hole. 3rd was Francis Begue with 34 points. Jomo MacDermott came in second with 35 points. Today’s runaway winner was Mr Park with a great 41 points including three birdies. Well done all, and a very Happy New Year.\n\nMr Park, Jomo and Francis.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1621","type":"game","date":"2019-12-26","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana, 26.12.2019","text":"Boxing Day saw 16 members compete in CMSG’s 9 hole competition. The winner was Al Gariano with 39 points. In equal second place were David Urlwin-Smith and Mark Morris, both with 37 points. In addition, and adding to the festive fun, the captain arranged a separate “pink ball” competition. This was won by the team of Al Gariano, Keith Freeman, Keith Taylor and Peter Roberts. I hope you all enjoyed the wine! Well done everybody and see you next week.\n\nDavid, Al and Mark","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1620","type":"game","date":"2019-12-25","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 25.12.19","text":"3 members and 1 guest for today’s stableford on a deserted course in beautiful conditions. No takers for either birdie hole. Today’s winner was Joy Gariano with 31 points. Congratulations.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1618","type":"game","date":"2019-12-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 23.12.19","text":"10 members for todays round, once again played in perfect conditions although certainly cooler this morning. Kuzie and Stuart took out the honours today with 39 points each, next was Mr Park with 33 points. Im not sure if ill be around Xmas day, maybe due to an anticipated hangover or an early trip to immigration so Merry Christmas to all\n\nStewart, Kuzie and Mr Park","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1619","type":"game","date":"2019-12-23","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 23.12.19","text":"I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. A big thank you to Leon for taking over today’s event as I came down with the ‘dreaded lurgy’ over the weekend. Only 6 members today with Richard Baron taking the honors with 37 points and Leon Smiler in second place with 33 points.\n\nLanna, 23.12 19.\n\nSeasons greetings to all our members, wherever in the world you may be at this time. 12 members for todays’ stableford on runways 1 and 2, 2 did not finish. Congratulations to Peter Roberts for his eagle on the par 5 5th hole on his first appearance at Lanna. No takers for the birdie hole today. Tied for 3rd were Jay Jones and Nigel Stubbs with 32 points. 2nd was Kim Stogner with 34 points. Today’s winner with 38 points was eagle man Peter Roberts. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1616","type":"game","date":"2019-12-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 20.12.19","text":"Todays stableford round had 7 members all getting away to an early start, conditions again cant get any better for golf and at one stage we had a few sprinkles of rain. Mike Roycroft took out 1st place today with 34 points, 2nd equal were Randy Tesil and Mr Park with 33 points\n\nMr Park, Mike and Randy","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1617","type":"game","date":"2019-12-20","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 20.12.19","text":"There were 27 golfers (25 members & 2 guests) in today’s Stableford round in ideal conditions for golf. We had one DNF and we hope your OK Don. Tied in First place with 43 points were Lamyai Prasarn & Phillip John Neilson. Next came the recently recovered from motor bike injury Mark Gorham with 40 points, and closely followed by Leon Smiler with 39 points. Great scoring and plenty of birdies but no takers for the birdie hole #6. Well done to one and all and we wish you all a very Merry Christmas.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1615","type":"game","date":"2019-12-19","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana, 19.12.2019","text":"Close, very close today in Gymkhana’s 9 hole competition. Of the 17 members taking part, six players, yes, six were within one shot of each other at the top of the leaderboard. In equal first place with 37 points were David Urlwin-Smith, Al Gariano and Kim Stogner. Just one point behind with 36 points were Nigel Jones, Joy Gariano and Peter Roberts. Poor Keith Freeman came a lowly 7th with 35 points!\n\nAl. David and Kim","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1613","type":"game","date":"2019-12-18","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 18.12.19","text":"There were 5 members and one guest today in perfect golfing weather. The winner of our monthly stroke round today with a nett 72 was Julian and second was Denise Reynolds with a nett 76. Thank you and well done. See you in a couple of weeks. Nigel will be looking after the next couple of weeks while we are in Australia, thank you again Nigel. There will be golf next Wednesday, Christmas Day at Hariphunchai for anyone is interested.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: The start time on the Web page for Hariphunchai is listed at 8.30 but our actual start time is 8.10am","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1614","type":"game","date":"2019-12-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 18.12.19","text":"11 members graced us for todays stableford round, most of us again got around in reasonable time, not bad for this time of year. Conditions were again perfect although some heavy watering had some mud on more than a few of the balls, im not complaining thou as the new green keeper has the place going forward in leaps and bounds and if this is what is needed then so be it. Our winner today with 36 points was Mike Roycroft , 2nd was John De John on 34 points and in 3rd equal were Serge Arnaud and Randy Tesil with 31 points. Next week, we have tee times for 0800 and there will be no formal game on xmas day so help yourselfs. December 31st, Maejo are putting on a special rate for members news years eve, details are listed below and i hope we can get a few extras to join us\n\nJohn, Mike, Serge and Randy","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1610","type":"game","date":"2019-12-16","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 16.12.19","text":"9 members for today’s Nassau event, again behind a Korean 6 ball holding up the field. Sad to say the birdie hole went today, to Ted Taylor!!! The front nine was won by Lamyai Praisarn with 16 ponts. The back nine was Peter Brown with 18 points. There was a tie for first place on 32 points with Ted Taylor and Nigel Stubbs. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1611","type":"game","date":"2019-12-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 16.12.19","text":"We were lucky today getting away before the crowds turned up, most of us completed our rounds in under 3 and a half hours. 9 members turned up for our round today and i am happy to say the scores today were much better than the previous outing. Our winner today with a great score of 40 points was Randy Tesil, who parred every hole on the back 9, well done, 2nd was Rob Grootenhuijs with 38 points and in 3rd equal were Kuzie and Mark Brightman with 35 points\n\nMark, Kuzie, Randy and Rob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1612","type":"game","date":"2019-12-16","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 16.12.19","text":"There were 10 members for today’s Stableford event. The winner was Leon Smiler with 39 points, in second place was our new member Ingvar Hilmarsson with 38 points and in third place was Roland Feraud with 35 points. Well done to all on a beautiful day on the course.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1608","type":"game","date":"2019-12-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 13.12.19","text":"Black Friday, maybe the reason for the low scoring today !!!. 7 members today with Mark Brightman handing in his 3rd card for his handicap. Once again cool conditions to start with, our rounds took just under 4 hours due to slower groups ahead. Our winners today tied on 30 points were Kuzie and Alex Stewart, 2nd was Rob Grootenhuijs with 26 points….. say no more\n\nKuzie, Alex and Rob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1609","type":"game","date":"2019-12-13","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 13.12.19","text":"There were 23 golfers today (22 members, 1 guest, 1 submitting final card for handicap) all going off the first tee in handicap order on a beautiful day with a cool start on a busy course. A reminder to all about golf etiquette, if you are more than a hole behind the group in front, YOU NEED TO SPEED UP. Be ready to play immediately when it’s your turn, while others are playing their shot use the time to select your club, line up your shot & sort your gear, don’t wait, you should be ready to play the shot when it’s your turn. Do not get in front of play and definitely no loud cursing or throwing clubs ever. This affects golfers playing their shots on surrounding holes not just your group. The golfing Gods were not with the majority today but the French Flag was flying high. The winner was Roland Feraud with 39 points, in second place was Serge Arnaud with 36 points and tied in third place were Francis Begue & Mr. Park with 34 points each. Well done to all and remember it is high season and all the courses are busy.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1607","type":"game","date":"2019-12-12","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana 12.12.2019","text":"18 members took part in today’s 9 hole event, with one member, Ingvar completing his second card for handicap purposes, and another member, Christina completing her third card.. The winner was Prajat Bacchi with 38 points, second was Ian Carr with 37 points and in third was the ever consistant Inthira (Goy) Patterson with 36. Well done all, and we shall see you next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1605","type":"game","date":"2019-12-11","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 11.12.19","text":"8 Members today in perfect cool golfing weather. Equal second today with 30 points were Andy Galway and Randy Teisl, and our winner was Nigel Stubbs with 35 points. Well done and hope to see you next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1606","type":"game","date":"2019-12-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 11.12.19","text":"This Wednesday we had 12 members all arriving on time resulting in a orderly start off the front 9. Again, a little chilly in the beginning but ending in perfect weather, a great day to be on the links. Again the course had very little play and we all completed our respective rounds in a little over 4 hours. Coming in 1st place today 36 with points was Mr Park, we had a tie for 2nd place being shared by Rob Grootenhuijs and Alex Stewart both posting a score of 32 points. Hats off to todays winners. Many thanks to Jack Kuzina for providing the details of the match today\n\nRob, Mr Park and Alex","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1602","type":"game","date":"2019-12-09","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 09.12.19","text":"13 members and 2 guests who have now joined. Welcome Sharon and Mr Park number 2, from Korea. Normally players are seeking the shade of the many trees at Lanna, today they were seeking the sun for the first four holes. No takers for the birdie hole. It would have been a fast round today apart from a Korean 5 ball, who became 6 at the turn, and had no idea of etiquette or how to play! Tied for 2nd were Kenny Jones and David Urlwin with 36 points. Today’s winner was Serge Arnoud with 37 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1603","type":"game","date":"2019-12-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 09.12.19","text":"7 members and 1 guest, who joined CMSG today, welcome Mark Brightman, although you probably didn’t feel that welcome after the match !!!!. The morning was cool and clear with a bight to the breeze and a heavy dew hung over everything. Kuzie was our winner again today with 34 points, Mr Park was 2nd with 33 points\n\nKuzie and Mr Park","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1604","type":"game","date":"2019-12-09","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 09.12.19","text":"There were 10 golfers today, 8 members and 2 guests, one of which joined so welcome to Ingvar Hilmarsson. Our other guest Gunnar will give the 9 hole at Gymkhana a try. There was 1 DNF on a very busy day at the course, a slow round for the 2×3 balls but ok for the 4 ball at 4 hours. The winner was Roland Feraud with 31 points and the runner-up was Leon Smiler with 29 points and the rest don’t count.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1600","type":"game","date":"2019-12-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 06.12.19","text":"9 members and 1 guest started the day in the coldest day of the year so far (13 degrees), even during our rounds there was a cool breeze and instead of hiding from the sun as normal it was nice to have the sun on your back. Kuzie took out the honors today with 38 points, tied next were John De Jong and stuart Duncan with 34 points\n\nJohn,Kuzie and Stuart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1601","type":"game","date":"2019-12-06","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 06.12.19","text":"There were 22 Members in today’s Stableford Nassau Round. There were no takers for the Birdie Hole #6 yet again but there were lots of birdies today which was surprising in the windy conditions. Such a pleasure to play in cool and windy conditions for most of us. The overall winner was Roland Feraud with 39 points. Lots of contenders for front nine with 3 tied for front, Nigel Stubbs, Leon Smiler & Don Bishop with 21 points each. On the back nine there were two tied with 20 points, Haydn Patterson & Milton Reynolds. Well done to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1599","type":"game","date":"2019-12-05","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana 05.12.2019","text":"There were 17 members taking part in this week’s 9 hole competition. The winner was Prasong Paennoy with 38 points, followed by Nigel Jones and Inthira (Goy) Patterson, who were joint second with 35 points. Well done all. and look forward to seeing everyone next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1598","type":"game","date":"2019-12-04","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 04.12.19","text":"There were 6 members today in perfect golfing weather, pity about some of the scores. Anyway, second today was Lawrence Nahlik with 31 points and our winner was Nigel Stubbs with 33. Hope to see you next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1595","type":"game","date":"2019-12-02","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 02.12.2019","text":"15 members for today’s stroke play event. I have to say that Lanna is in the best condition we have ever seen. I will pass on our thanks to the Brigadier in charge. Given the great conditions the scoring was somewhat diabolical! Tied for third, with nett 81 were Gordon Langtry and Serge Arnoud. Two players finished in the buffer zone. In second was Ted Taylor with a nett 75. Today’s overall winner was Allan Gariano with a nett 73. Well done all. No takers for the birdie hole.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1596","type":"game","date":"2019-12-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo : 02.12.2019","text":"Another fine day to be out on the course, oh how i wish the weather was like this all the time. 8 members and 1 guest turned up for our rounds today, a strange face but long time CMSG member was that of Bill Johnston who played quite well but managed to wipe a few holes which depleted his score somewhat. A new member joined us today, welcome Paul Kocourek, only 2 more rounds and you have a handicap. Today’s winners are, in 1st place with 35 points was Mike Roycroft, Kuzie came in 2nd with 34 points and coming home in 3rd was Stuart Duncan with 30 points\n\nKuzie, Mike and Stuart\n\nm","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1597","type":"game","date":"2019-12-02","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 02.12.19","text":"There were 15 members in today’s Stableford event. Welcome to new member Nim, welcome back Haydn and farewell to Curtis.. Two DNF. The winner was Garry Walker with 37 points, second place went to Curtis Nickel with 36 points and in third place with 35 points was Don Bishop.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1593","type":"game","date":"2019-11-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 29.11.2019","text":"9 members and 1 guest today played in once again perfect conditions, the high season is definitely upon us with 2 bus loads turning up for a 9.30 tee off, fortunately it didn’t affect us to much. Our winners today are in 1st equal were Jack Kuzina and Kuzie with 34 points, 3rd with 30 points was Mike Roycroft\n\nMike, Kuzie and Jack","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1594","type":"game","date":"2019-11-29","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 29.11.19","text":"There were 24 golfers today (23 members & 1 guest) in our usual Stableford event. All arrived in good time, Thank You. Course was expecting a large group so unfortunately all 6 groups were off the first tee. We had one member finalizing his handicap today and we had two DNF. There were no takers for the birdie hole. All groups finished in good time with no holdups. The winner was Ashley Kim Sing with 43 points, in second place was Mr.Park with 37 points and in third place was Don Bishop with 36 points. Well done to all.\n\nNote to all: There is no free drop from the cut surrounding the greens even though in some cases it is sanded or uneven, unless marked GUR.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1592","type":"game","date":"2019-11-28","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana: 28.11.2019","text":"17 players, 16 members plus one guest, took part in today’s 9 hole competition, and this time the ladies didn’t win! The honours were taken by Al Gariano with 38 points, well done Al! In second and third Pranee 37 points from a 12 handicap, and Prasong 36 points were flying the flag for the ladies.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1590","type":"game","date":"2019-11-27","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 27.11.19","text":"Only three members today, affected by Gymkhana today I think. Winner was Denise Reynolds with 33 points. Hope to see more of you next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1591","type":"game","date":"2019-11-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 27.11.2019","text":"Perfect conditions today with the course getting better every week, the new greens and upgrades have come a long way in the relatively short time the new green keeper has been there. The winners today are in 1st place with 40 points was Mike Roycroft, 2nd on 34 points was Kuzie and tied for 3rd were Rob Grootenhuijs and Alex Stewart with 33 points\n\nRob, Alex, Mike and Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1587","type":"game","date":"2019-11-25","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 25.11.19","text":"12 members for today’s stableford event in perfect golfing conditions. The long standing birdie hole was taken by Nigel Stubbs. In 3rd place with 31 points was Nigel Stubbs, 2nd was Allen Norriss with 32 points. Today’s overall winner, winning back his annual subscription was David Rickard with 35 points. Well done all.\n\nNigel & David (Allen absent)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1588","type":"game","date":"2019-11-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 25.11.19","text":"8 members for our round today, conditions for golf were almost perfect with most not even breaking a sweat. An early morning dew saw no run whatsoever. Todays winner with 33 points was Stuart Duncan, 2nd with 32 points was John De Jong and coming home in 3rd was Kuzie with 30 points\n\nJohn, Stuart and Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1589","type":"game","date":"2019-11-25","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 25.11.19","text":"There were 11 members for todays Stableford round in perfect conditions for golf. Our greens started with a stimp meter reading of 10 but got faster as the dew evaporated and the round progressed. The winner today was Richard Baron with 40 points, in second was Soren Neilson with 36 points and in third was Gary Cooke with 34 points. Well done to those in form golfers.\n\nI would also like to congratulate the CMSG golfers who took part in the “Little Man” trophy event at North Hill on Sunday. The winner was Ralph Hamilton, runner-up was Bill Whitsett and in third was Leon Smiler, well done guys.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1585","type":"game","date":"2019-11-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 22.11.19","text":"8 members and 1 guest for our round today. Conditions were reasonably cool to start with but it soon warmed up. Today’s winners are, in 1st place with 37 points was Stuart Duncan, 2nd equal were Alex Stuart and David Rickard with 30 points.\n\nDavid, Stuart and Alex","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1586","type":"game","date":"2019-11-22","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 22.11.19","text":"There were 24 golfers (21 members & 3 guests) in today’s Stableford event. A slightly earlier start in glorious weather, thank you all for arriving in good time. No takers for the ‘birdie hole’ #6 in it’s first week. The winner today was Soren Nielsen with 38 points, in second was Richard Baron with 37 points and in third was Curtis Nickel with 36 points. Well done to one and all and we should be back to normal time next week but check the schedule on the website as things are subject to change during the high season.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1584","type":"game","date":"2019-11-21","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana 21.11.2019","text":"Twelve members, including one completing his third card for handicap purposes entered today’s 9 hole competition. Once again it was ladies’ day but this time Noi Taylor was the victress with 40 points, followed by Joy Gariano on 37. Ted Taylor was the leading male in third place with 35 points. Well done all","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1582","type":"game","date":"2019-11-20","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 20.11.2019","text":"Numbers were depleted today due to the Chiang Rai cup, but we still had seven members enjoying a great round of golf on a pristine course. Unfortunately, the scoring did not match the enjoyment, with not a single member reaching their respective buffer zones. In second today was Julian Wing with 30 points and our winner was Jack Cooper with a stupendous…..wait for it 32 points!\n\nJack and Julian","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1583","type":"game","date":"2019-11-20","venue":"Waterford","heading":"Chiang Rai Cup Waterford 20.11.19","text":"14 members and 3 guests for the last round today and conditions were perfect. Thanks to everyone for turning up early. Some more great scores posted today, notably Michael Carr shot 2 under par, 42 stableford points and then took himself out of the money, lucky for those who were left. Our winners today are in 1st place with 38 points was David Rickard, Cheryl Sutherland and Adam Jackson were next with 37 points and coming home in 4th was Nok with 36 points. The overall results are in 3rd spot with 69 points was Lamyai Prasam, next were Serge Arnaud and Mike Roycroft with 70 points and our overall and deserved winner with 79 points was Adam Jackson. Thanks to all of those who participated\n\nCheryl, Michael, David and Adam\n\n2019 Chiang Rai Cup Champion : Adam Jackson","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1579","type":"game","date":"2019-11-18","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 1 & 2, 18.11.19","text":"There were 10 members and one guest today. Birdie hole 16 did not go off and will be frozen at 1000 baht. A new hole will be started next week. Nassau today and winner of the first nine was Kim Strogner with 17 points and the second nine was Allen Norris with 18 points. Our winner with 35 points was Ted Taylor. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1580","type":"game","date":"2019-11-18","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 18.11.19","text":"There were 9 members for today’s Stableford event in great conditions for golf on a fantastic course. The winner was Richard Baron with 40 points and in equal second were Mr.Park and Garry Walker with 34 points each.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1581","type":"game","date":"2019-11-18","venue":"Santiburi","heading":"Chiang Rai Cup: Santiburi 18.11.19","text":"14 members and 3 guests for our round at Santiburi today. Everyone turned up nice and early and we got away 15 minutes earlier than expected. The course wasn’t up to its usual high standard, the weather thou was perfect with a nice breeze at times. There were some great scores posted by some, 1 of our guests Michael Carr shot even parr with a 4 handicap and Adam Jackson shot 74 gross with his 8 handicap. I wont post all the scores today until after the event is finished. Our Winner today with a great score of 44 points was Serge Arnaud, 2nd with 42 points was Adam Jackson and 4th equal were Milton Reynolds and Michael Carr with 40 points\n\nMichael Carr, Milton, Serge and Adam","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1578","type":"game","date":"2019-11-15","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 15.11.19","text":"There were 28 golfers (20 members & 8 guests) in todays Stableford event. One member submitting last card for handicap, well done Garry Taylor and there was one DNF. All 7 groups finished in good time, thank you. Lovely golfing weather even if a little humid for some. The ‘birdie hole’ #4 was taken out after three weeks by Staffan Hallberg. The winner today with 46 points was Lawrence Nahlik and in second place was Leon Smiler with 37 points. In equal third were Staffan Hallberg, Yung Beece & Gary Cooke. Well done to one and all.\n\n**** Please note: Next Friday we will be teeing off earlier at 8am from both tees due to the fact that a tour tournament is due to tee off at 10am ****\n\nMaejo: 15.11.09\n\nOnly 5 members for today’s stableford round, 1 however didn’t finish. The course was still a little wet from the recent rain. Our winner today with 33 points was Jack Kuzina, Rob Grootenhuijs took out the second spot with 28 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1577","type":"game","date":"2019-11-14","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana, 14.11.2019","text":"13 Members, including two members presently establishing their handicaps, took part in today’s nine hole competition. Scoring was moderate with two exceptions, our winner and Garry Taylor who was establishing his handicap. Garry, it is not a good idea to shoot one of your best rounds whilst establishing your handicap! In equal second place were Ian Carr and Ted Taylor with 33 points but our run away winner was Inthira (Goy) Patterson with a splendid 40 points. Goy is presently shooting up our Player of The Year leaderboard and to date is our leading lady having scored 40 POY points in just 4 rounds.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1576","type":"game","date":"2019-11-13","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 13.11.2019","text":"There were 11 members playing in great golfing weather, and the course once again was immaculate. Scores today were pretty mixed. In third was Christian Friis with 31 points. In second was Randy Teisl with 35 points but the honours today went to Julian Wing with 40 points. Hope to see you all again next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1574","type":"game","date":"2019-11-11","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 1+2, 11.11.19","text":"There were 11 members and two guests today in perfect golfing weather. Second today was Kim Strogner with 34 points and our winner was Denise Reynolds with 36 points. Well done all and see you next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1575","type":"game","date":"2019-11-11","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 11.11.19","text":"There were 13 golfers (11 members & 2 guests) in todays Stableford round. Welcome back Staphan and Curtis. Today’s winner was Soren Neilson with 35 points and the runner-up was Leon Smiler with 34 points. Well Done. It was noticed today that the OB markers have been removed from holes 3, 7 & 15 and the Staff have advised us that in setting up for their weekend competitions these were considered unfair by the organizers. The Staff will advise us prior to Friday’s game if this is to be a permanent arrangement.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1573","type":"game","date":"2019-11-08","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 08.11.2019","text":"There were 25 golfers (20 members and 5 guests) and 1 DNF in a Stableford event under cloudy skies threatening rain. Considering it rained for 12 hours prior to our round we consider ourselves lucky to have a rain free round today. The winner today was Yung Beece with 38 points and in equal second place were Leon Smiler and Denise Reynolds with 35 points each. We also presented Mr.Park with his ‘Hole in One’ trophy from last year as he was not at the Annual Party.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1572","type":"game","date":"2019-11-07","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana, 07.11.2019","text":"There were 21 golfers (17 members and 4 guests) enjoying great golfing weather, for our regular 9 hole competition. We had joint winners today, Ted Taylor and Barry Ochitwa, both with an impressive 38 points. In third place, just pipped at the post, was Ian Carr with 37 points. We look forward to seeing everybody again next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1570","type":"game","date":"2019-11-06","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 06.11.19","text":"Only six members today on a perfect golfing day. Scores not really good, but we had equal winners on 31 points, Julian Wing and Nigel Stubbs. Julian will be looking after Hariphunchai for the next 2 weeks, thank you.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1571","type":"game","date":"2019-11-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 06.11.19","text":"A perfect day golfing, the weather wasn’t too hot and the course is getting better every day. We had 11 members and 3 guests today, a big welcome to Don Bishop who we haven’t seen for quite a while and Simon Purser who is on holiday from down under. Our winner today with a fantastic score of 43 points was John Noyes, well done, 2nd with 37 points was Iain Craig and Kuzie took out 3rd with 35 points. A few of us are off to Laos tomorrow to play in the annual Pisshead competion so there will be no formal games until next Wednesday, we still have tee times for 0800 for those of you who wish to play\n\nJohn, Iain and Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1566","type":"game","date":"2019-11-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 04.11.19.","text":"9 members and 2 guests for today’s strokeplay event. Two going for handicap. New members Christina Tay and Garry Taylor, welcome to C.M.S.G. The next two weeks Milton will be in charge as the Captain takes a well earned break. No takers for the biride hole again. Please be aware that the advertised walking price for high season is 1,350 baht. We still have a special price of 850 baht walking, 1450 with cart. Everyone got round in very good time today despite us all having a 15 minute break for heavy rain. Today was ladies day! Tied for second were Prasong Paennoy and Noi Taylor with nett 78. Today’s winner was Joy Gariano with a nett 74. Well done all.\n\nNoi, Joy and Song","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1567","type":"game","date":"2019-11-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 04.11.19","text":"Heavy rain this morning saw a delayed start of 45 minutes for the 10 members today, conditions after were great although the humidity soon arrived. The scoring today was not good, except for 1 !!!!!!. Jack Kuzina took out the honours today with a fantastic 44 points, well done, 2nd with 31 points was Rob Grootenhuijs and coming home 3rd with 29 points was John De Jong\n\nJack { Jackie Chang }","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1568","type":"game","date":"2019-11-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 04.11.19","text":"9 members for our stableford round again today. Our winners today are in 1st equal with 32 points were Alex Stewart and Kuzie, Stuart Duncan came home next with 31 points\n\nStuart, Kuzie and Alex","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1569","type":"game","date":"2019-11-04","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 04.11.19","text":"There were 10 members for today’s round under cloudy skies which only threatened rain. One DNF today, hang in there Mark recovery is a slow process. The winner today was Roland Feraud with 35 points, in second place was Garry Walker with 34 points and coming in third was Leon Smiler with 32 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1564","type":"game","date":"2019-11-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 01.11.2019","text":"7 members today started in cold conditions, in fact i wish i wore a jacket for the 1st 4 holes. Todays winner was Kuzie with 32 points, 2nd was Alex Stuart with 31 points. The temporary greens were gone today and the course has resumed to normal ! just in time for the anticipated high season. Hope to catch up with most of you tomorrow night\n\nKuzie and Alex\n\n[/vc_ro","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1565","type":"game","date":"2019-11-01","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 01.11.2019","text":"There were 17 members in today’s Stableford Nassau event on a wonderful day weather wise which I hope will keep up for the next four or five months. High Season is upon us and the courses will no doubt be a bit busier so a little patience may be required by all. The winner of the front nine was Don Bishop with 22 points and the winner of the back nine was Nigel Stubbs with 18 points. The overall winner on the day was Leon Smiler with 39 points. Well done and see you all tomorrow night for a drink or two.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1562","type":"game","date":"2019-10-31","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana 31.10.2019","text":"There were 14 members and 2 guests (2 potential new members) enjoying our nine hole competition at Gymkhana today. In third equal were Ian Carr and Noi Taylor, each with 36 points. In second place was Nigel Jones with 37 points, but our winner today was Inthira (Goy) Patterson with an excellent 38 points. Hope to see you all next week.\n\nNoi and Goy.\nI wonder why they didn’t want to be in the same photo as Ian and Nigel?","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1563","type":"game","date":"2019-10-31","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"31.10.2019 – Stableford Gymkhana","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1560","type":"game","date":"2019-10-30","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 30.10.19","text":"10 members today, plenty of rain overnight but course still very good. Second today with 34 points was Randy Teisl and our winner was Leon Smiler with 36 points. Well done and see you all at the Annual Dinner Saturday night.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1561","type":"game","date":"2019-10-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo” 30.10.19","text":"8 members for todays round played in cooler conditions, heavy overnight rain had a few of the bunkers under GUR and there was plenty of debris around due to the storm last night. Stuart Duncan was our winner today with 35 points, 2nd with 32 points was Kuzie\n\nKuzie and Stuart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1556","type":"game","date":"2019-10-28","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 28.10.19.","text":"8 members for today’s stableford on courses 3 and 1, our last visit to course 3 until March next year. The second group again finished 1 hour behind the first one. Please give some careful consideration to the pace of play and keep up with the group in front in accordance with the etiquette. No takers for the birdie hole. Tied for second were John Noyes and Keith Taylor with 38 points. Today’s winner with a great 41 points was Lawrence Nahlik. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1557","type":"game","date":"2019-10-28","venue":"Lanna","heading":"28.10.2019 – Stableford Lanna 3-1","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1558","type":"game","date":"2019-10-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 28.10.19","text":"6 members braved the heat today, we started on number 10 to avoid waiting for groups in front of us. Our winner today was Jack Kuzina with 38 points, 2nd was Stuart Duncan with 35 points\n\nJack and Stuart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1559","type":"game","date":"2019-10-28","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 28.10.19","text":"There were 7 members in the Stableford Event today in rather humid conditions. They couldn’t come up with a win in the Rugby but the Kiwi’s came out on top at golf today. The winner was Don Bishop with 37 points and runner-up was Leon Smiler with 34 points. Well done one and all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1554","type":"game","date":"2019-10-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 25.10.19","text":"Great conditions for todays round, overcast skies and a nice breeze made for a pleasant round. 9 members got away to an early start, our winner today was Mike Roycroft with 36 points, 2nd was Jack Kuzina on 34 points and coming home 3rd was Heinz Olschner with 33 points. The ladys are absent at the moment, most likely they are all playing 9 holes at Gymkhana","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1555","type":"game","date":"2019-10-25","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 25.10.19","text":"16 members and 1 guest for today’s stableford round in great conditions, although there was some light rain for a couple of holes the cloud cover was welcome. The birdie hole was taken by Yung Beece on week 3. Tied for second were Don Bishop and Nigel Stubbs on 35 points. Today’s winner was Tom Berger with 36 points. Well done all. Here’s hoping Garry will get off the beach to run next weeks event!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1553","type":"game","date":"2019-10-24","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana, 24.10.2019","text":"Today we had 15 players including 1 guest playing at Gymkhana, where the greens are apparently now superior to those at Maejo. Tom Berger took out the Birdie Hole (#2) that has been accumulating for a while. There was a 3-way tie for 2nd place (36 points) between Allan Gariano, Goy Patterson, and Keith Freeman. First place went to Nigel Jones with 38 points. See you all next week.\n\nTom, Nigel. Keith and Al.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1551","type":"game","date":"2019-10-23","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 23.10.19","text":"There were only 5 members today, maybe a hangover from the annual tournament. Second today was Denise Reynolds with 29 points and our winner was Julian Wing with 33 points. Well done hope to see more here next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1552","type":"game","date":"2019-10-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 23.10.19","text":"12 members today for our stableford round, strong sun and no breeze made for another hot day. Our winner today with 34 points was Mike Roycroft, 2nd equal were Jack Kuzina and Rob Grootenhuijs with 33 points.\n\nWe now have 13 confirmed members and 2 guests for the Chiang Rai cup, i have 5 tee times booked for both rounds so if you are interested get in quick\n\nRob, Mike and Jack","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1547","type":"game","date":"2019-10-21","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 21.10.19","text":"8 members and 1 guest for today’s stableford on courses 1 and 2. Welcome Mr B, and welcome back Allan Gariano and Ted Taylor. No takers for the birdie hole which rolls over to course 3 next week. I have to say that the course is in the best condition I have ever seen, and there is a bit of run again for us short hitters! In third with 31 points was John Noyes. In second was Lawrence Nahlik with 34 points. Today’s winner, two weeks too late!, was Nigel Stubbs with 35 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1548","type":"game","date":"2019-10-21","venue":"Lanna","heading":"21.10.2019 – Stableford Lanna 1+2","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1549","type":"game","date":"2019-10-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 21.10.19","text":"6 members for todays stableford round played under sunny skies and hot conditions. It was an all Dutch affair today with John De Jong coming home 1st with 35 points, 2nd with 34 points was Rob Grootenhuijs\n\nJohn De Jong and Rob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1550","type":"game","date":"2019-10-21","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 21.10.19","text":"There were 7 members in today’s Stableford event. The winner was Roland Feraud with 32 points and the runner-up was Takao Nishimura with 31 points. Thank you Leon for taking over for me today while I enjoy a break at the beach.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1545","type":"game","date":"2019-10-17","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana, 17.10.19","text":"There were 11 players for today’s nine hole competition. Tied for second were Barry Ochitwa and Noi Taylor, both with 37 points. Today’s winner though was Roger Mack with 40 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1546","type":"game","date":"2019-10-17","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"17.10.2019 – Stableford Gymkhana","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1544","type":"game","date":"2019-10-16","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 16.10.19","text":"There were 30 Members today for our 3rd round of the Annual Tournament. We will not publish results except for winners for today or for the 4th round. We had a shotgun start which we thank Hariphunchai for, and everyone was finished within 4 hours and 20 minutes. Excellent by all players. We had a four way tie for second with 35 points between Bill Whitsett, Denise Reynolds, Lawrence Nahlik and Prajet Bacchi, and our run away winner on a hot streak with 39 points was Mike Roycroft. Very well done.\n\nNearest to the pins today, Hole 3/12 Randy Teisl 9′ 11″, Hole 7/16 Gordon Langtree 5′ 7″ and Hole 9/18 closest third shot Julian Wing 7′ 8″.\n\nInteresting with player of the year, we now have three members within 3 points entering the last game. Good Luck Friday gentlemen.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1542","type":"game","date":"2019-10-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 14.10.19","text":"9 members and 1 guest for todays stableford round turned up with a heavy rain storm just before play, thankfully the rain stopped and conditions were great, we were so lucky as shortly after everyone had finished the heavens opened up and the roads were flooded. Our winner today was Jack Kuzina with 35 points and in 2nd equal were Kuzie and Mike Roycroft with 33 points\n\nMike, Jack and Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1543","type":"game","date":"2019-10-14","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 14.10.19","text":"There were 7 members in today’s Stableford event with rain before and after but thankfully not during the round. The French connection took the prizes today with Serge Arnaud winning with 38 points and Roland Finaud in second place with 32 points. Well done to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1540","type":"game","date":"2019-10-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo 2nd Round Annual Tournament, 11.10.19","text":"There were 35 members today in very warm conditions. Thanks to Dave at the 19th Hole for a complimentary buffet meal for everyone, and Chris from Blue Star for his donation of 2 bottles of Rum. These were won by Jay Jones for her first hole in 1 on the 14th hole, and Randy Teisl for his eagle on the 16th hole. Well done to both of you. We had three closest to the pins. These were won by Tim Walker on the 2nd with 6′ 8″, Milton Reynolds on the 7th with 7′ 1″ and on the 17th by Nigel Stubbs with 13′ 5″. Equal 3rd today with 32 points were Jomo MacDermott and Mike Roycroft, second was Ronny Peters with 33 points, and our runaway winner was Jay Jones with 40 points. Well done to all, thank you, and hope to see you at Hariphunchai next Wednesday for round 3.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1541","type":"game","date":"2019-10-11","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 11.10.19","text":"There were only 5 members in our Stableford event today under sunny skies. The winner was Yung Beece with 33 points. Well Done one and all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1538","type":"game","date":"2019-10-10","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana 10.10.19","text":"Another sunny morning at Gymkhana attracted 13 members to come and play in the 9-Hole competition. The course was still recovering from the severe storm of last Friday that tore down branches and left debris everywhere, but generally the conditions were pretty good. Today, in third place was Ram Taylor with 35 points and in second was Leon Smiler with 36 points. Today’s winner though was Tom Berger with 38 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1539","type":"game","date":"2019-10-10","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"10.10.2019 – Stableford Gymkhana","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1536","type":"game","date":"2019-10-09","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 09.10.19","text":"Only 6 members today for a stroke round. Hot conditions. Runner up second were Bill Whitsett and Nigel Stubbs with a nett 78 and our winner was Denise Reynolds with a nett 77. Well done and see you next week at Haripunchai for the third round of the Annual Tournament.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2285-300x225.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_2285-300x225.jpg","caption":"Bill, Denise and Nigel"}],"files":[]},{"id":"r1537","type":"game","date":"2019-10-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 09.10.19","text":"We had 13 members and 1 guest today, conditions were near on perfect although still hot for some. Today’s winners both on 37 points were Alex Stewart and Stuart Duncan, coming home in 3rd was Jack Kuzina with 33 points. Friday is the 2nd round round of the annual tournament starting at 0900, the prize giving will be at the 19th hole and directions will be available to those who dont know it, i would hope most golfers will attend as Dave and Samsong are generously putting on a FREE roast buffet, there will also be prizes donated by Chris Ryan from Bluestar AMG as well as closest to the pin.\n\nJack, Alex and Stuart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1534","type":"game","date":"2019-10-07","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna Course 1 + 2 Annual Tournament Round 1 07.10.19","text":"There were 36 members for our first day of the 2019 Annual Tournament. Full random draw for all. There were 3 nearest the pins, and the winners for these were Hole 8 Peter Brown 10′ 5″, Hole 10 Bill Whitsett 3′ 8″ and hole 16 Garry Walker 4′ 7″. Three members tied for third on 36 points – Julian Wing, Leon Smiler and Ronny Peters. Two members tied for 2nd on 37 points – Jay Jones and Jomo McDermott. Our winner today was Mike Roycroft with 38 points. Well done to all. Thank you, and hope to see as many at MaeJo on Friday for round 2, which will be followed by a free buffet roast lunch at The 19th Hole.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1535","type":"game","date":"2019-10-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 07.10.19","text":"Only 3 members for todays round, and only 1 handed in is card. Rob Grootenhuijs was so proud of his round today he wanted it posted so here it is, a great 42 points, well done","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1532","type":"game","date":"2019-10-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 04.10.19","text":"7 members and 1 guest for our round today, 1 DNF and 1 didn’t hand in his card. Alex Stewart was our winner today with a great 38 points, Kuzie came in 2nd with 33 points\n\nAlex","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1533","type":"game","date":"2019-10-04","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 04.10.19","text":"There were 14 members (1 DNF) in today’s Stableford Nassau event. No takers for the new birdie hole #2 but Mr.Park scored a “Hole inOne” at the par 3 fourth hole and well done to him. The winner today was Garry Walker with 40 points. The front nine was won by Don Bishop with 21 points and the back nine was shared between Mr.Park, Leon Smiler & Lawrence Nahlik with 20 points each.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1531","type":"game","date":"2019-10-03","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana 03.10.19","text":"10 members for todays competition. Equal winners with 36 points were Inthira Patterson and Ram Taylor. Equal third place all with 35 points were Noi Taylor, Nigel Jones and Ian Carr. Hope to see you all next week. Good luck to those playing in the Annual Tournament starting Monday at Lanna.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1527","type":"game","date":"2019-10-02","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 02.10.19","text":"Today there were 10 players today in warm sunny conditions. Birdie hole number nine par five was taken out after 5 weeks by Tim Walker. First today was Bill Whitsett with 37 points and second was Milton Reynolds with 33 points. Hope to see a few getting in some practice at Hariphunchai next week to feel out the course for the following Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1528","type":"game","date":"2019-10-02","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"02.10.2019 – Stableford Hariphunchai","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1529","type":"game","date":"2019-10-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 02.10.19","text":"We had 13 members for our stableford round today, played in great conditions. A few strange faces turned up to play with Iain Craig for his birthday round but no one got a free beer as he stated he only shouts on his actual birthday which is next Tuesday the 15th at the 19th hole at 6.00 if anyone is interested. Our joint winners today with 32 points were Kuzie and Mike Roycroft, in 3rd on 30 points was Ric Gregory\n\nMike, Ric and Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1530","type":"game","date":"2019-10-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"02.10.2019 – Stableford Maejo","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1526","type":"game","date":"2019-09-18","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 18.09.19 Annual Tournament 4th and final round.","text":"There were 33 members for our final round of the CMSG Annual Tournament. First 4 members in each flight played together and the rest of the draw was random. Warm sunny conditions with the course in excellent conditions and fairly fast true greens. Thank you to North Hill Management for a great buffet lunch, cold towels for everyone walking off the course and for donating golf caps for nearest the hole and closest to the beer box on the 18th which was won by Mike Roycroft at 7′ 8″. Nearest the pins. Kenny Jones on the second at 9 and a half inches! Yung Beece on the 4th hole at 30′. Nigel Stubbs on the 14th hole at 8′ 9″. Noi Taylor on the 17th hole at 5′ 5″. Special mention to Randy Teisl for his eagle on the 12 hole, his second eagle for the tournament.\n\nEqual 3rd today with 36 points were Jomo Mac Dermott and Dao Beece. Second was Prajet Bacci with 37 points and our equal winners today with 40 points were Kenny Jones and John Noyes. Great effort and thank you to all who competed for the sportsmanship shown throughout the tournament.\n\nResults will not be published until after the Annual Dinner and Presentations.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1524","type":"game","date":"2019-09-02","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 02.09.19","text":"12 members for today’s strokeplay on courses 3 and 1. The Birdie hole was taken by Keith Freeman. In third was Paul Diminico with a nett 80, second was Keith Freeman with a nett 78. Today’s winner was Allan Gariano with a nett 73, well done everyone. For information there is a new bar/restaurant open in the driving range complex, The Golfers Tavern. They open at 6.30am, serve excellent western food including breakfast.\n\n02.09.2019 – Strokeplay Lanna 3-1Download","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1525","type":"game","date":"2019-09-02","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 02.09.19","text":"There were 8 members for today’s round which was a ‘Best Ball Stableford’ event between two teams. The winning team consisted of Leon Smiler, Jeff Crosthwaite, Serge Arnaut & Lamyai Prasan with a team total of 52 points soundly beating the opposition by 1 point. Well done to all.\n\n02.09.2019-Stableford-North-Hill-1Download","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1520","type":"game","date":"2019-08-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 30.08.19","text":"8 members for our rain affected round today, 1 went home early after the front 9. The results today are in 1st place with an admiral score of 34 points was Rob Grootenhuijs, 2nd with 30 points was Mike Roycroft\n\nRob and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1521","type":"game","date":"2019-08-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 30.08.19","text":"30.08.2019-Stableford-North-Hill-3Download\n\n30.08.2019-Stableford-North-Hill-2Download","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1522","type":"game","date":"2019-08-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 30.08.19","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1523","type":"game","date":"2019-08-30","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 30.08.19","text":"There were 18 members for todays Stableford /event under cloudy skies and eventually rain for the last two holes for most. The birdie hole #18 was taken out by Leon Smiler. The overall winner for the day with a great round was also Leon Smiler with 41 Points. Runner-up was Christian Friies with 38 points and in equal third was Nigel /stubbs and Denise Reynolds with 35 points. Today’s Birthday deal resulted in Haydn Patterson defeating Mark Morris but with a promised return this coming Monday. Well done to all who competed in todays round. Denise, Christian, Leon, Nigel\n\n8 members for our rain affected round today, 1 went home early after the front 9. The results today are in 1st place with an admiral score of 34 points was Rob Grootenhuijs, 2nd with 30 points was Mike Roycroft\n\nRob and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1519","type":"game","date":"2019-08-29","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana 29.08.19","text":"Twelve members today in almost dry conditions. No takers for the birdie hole. In first place was Keith Taylor with 38 points, second was Keith Freeman with 36 points and a tie for third place between Don Bishop and Allan Gariano with 35 points. Thank you and hope to see you all next week","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1518","type":"game","date":"2019-08-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 28.08.19","text":"Only 4 members for todays round, lift clean and place was the call due to persistent overnight rain, it didnt however help the dismal scores posted. Our winner today with a handsome 31 points was Mike Roycroft . Sorry but cant post the results today\n\n28.08.2019-Stableford-Maejo-1Download","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1515","type":"game","date":"2019-08-26","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna (1 + 2), 26.08.19","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1516","type":"game","date":"2019-08-26","venue":"Lanna","heading":"26.08.2019 – Stableford Nassau Lanna 1+2","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1517","type":"game","date":"2019-08-26","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 26.08.19","text":"There were 7 Members in today’s Stableford Tournament in Sunny conditions but with recent downfalls we had lift, clean & place rules in place but honestly it was not needed. The winner today was Don Bishop[ with 36 points and the runner-up was Serge A with 35 points all the remainder were separated by only 1 point. Well done to all concerned.\n\n26.08.2019 – Stableford North HillDownload","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1513","type":"game","date":"2019-08-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 23.08.19","text":"10 members, but only 9 in the competition and 2 guests for our stableford round today. A strange face today was that of Jeff Crosswaite. Once again some very disappointing scores due to fact the rough is extremely tough to get out of. Our winner today was the birthday girl Jay Jones with a commendable 34 points, 2nd with 28 points was Mike Roycroft and in 4th equal were Lamyai Prasan, Kenny Jones and Alex Stewart\n\nKenny, Jay, Lamyai and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1514","type":"game","date":"2019-08-23","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 23.8.19","text":"There were 13 members in today’s Stableford event and with the recent downpours it was lift, clean and place, a rarity on this course. Still with all the recent rain the course held up pretty well with some soggy areas and water still in one of the bunkers and some of the water hazards exceeding their boundaries. No takers for the new birdie hole #18. The winner today and an indication of how poorly the others played was Garry Walker with 36 points, runner-up was our regular Leon Smiler with 33 points and tied in third place were Nigel Stubbs and Jomo McDermott with 29 points. Well done to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1511","type":"game","date":"2019-08-22","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana, 22.08.19","text":"8 members for today’s 9 hole event. The course was very wet so many plugged balls. Tied for second were Nigel Jones and Goy Patterson with 37 points. First was Keith Freeman with 39 points.\n\nKoy Patterson, Keith Freeman and Nigel Jones","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1512","type":"game","date":"2019-08-22","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"22.08.2019 – Stableford Gymkhana","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1508","type":"game","date":"2019-08-21","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 21.08.19.","text":"7 members for today’s stableford. Despite some very close efforts the birdie hole still remains! In secons Was Christian Friis with 36 points. Today’s runaway winner was Julian Wing with 43 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1509","type":"game","date":"2019-08-21","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"21.08.2019 – Stableford Hariphunchai","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1510","type":"game","date":"2019-08-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 21.08.19","text":"7 members for todays stableford round, once again some pretty disappointing scores handed in. Our winner again today was Jack Kuzina with 34 points, coming in 2nd was Lamyai Prasan with 28 points","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1504","type":"game","date":"2019-08-19","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 19.08.19","text":"8 members for today’s stableford on courses 3 and 1. Delighted to say that the birdie hole went to a deserving cause, Nigel Stubbs. Suffice to say that the course played very long and the greens on course three were very poor due to hollow tining. Tied for second were Kim Stogner and Nigel Stubbs with 31 points. Today’s winner was Keith Taylor with 32 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1505","type":"game","date":"2019-08-19","venue":"Lanna","heading":"19.08.2019 – Stableford Lanna 3-1","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1506","type":"game","date":"2019-08-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 19.08.19","text":"Only 4 members turned up for todays round, the conditions were on the hot and humid side but luckily we completed our rounds in under 4 hours. Unfortunately 2 players dropped out just over half way through. Hopefully we will have a few more players on Wednesday although at the moment we have a few out of the country. Todays winner with 34 points was Rob Grootenhuijs and in 2nd place with 32 points was Jack Kuzina","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1507","type":"game","date":"2019-08-19","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 19.08.19","text":"There were 7 members for today’s round. It was captain’s choice and it was a Skins game with no carry overs. Leon Smiler was today’s winner with 6 skins followed by Roland with 5 skins and Mr.Park with 4 skins. Well done all and it looks like Monday golf will remain on the agenda for the present with two groups booked for next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1502","type":"game","date":"2019-08-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 16.08.19","text":"9 members today with 1 not finishing, reasonable conditions however some atrocious scoring, again most likely due to condition of the rough. In 1st place today with 30 points was Stuart Duncan, 3rd equal were Alex Stewart and Ric Cameron with 27 points\n\nRic, “Oscar”, and Stuart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1503","type":"game","date":"2019-08-16","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 16.08.19","text":"There were 18 golfers for today’s Stableford event under overcast skies with the occasional light shower of rain. Course in great condition even after the recent rains as today’s scores can attest. The winner with 41 points was Don Bishop who also took out the birdie hole #7 in it’s first week. Runners up with 39 points were Nigel Stubbs, Jack Cooper, Christian Friis and Andrew Ashton all with 39 points. A bit of slow play in the last group of the day taking five hours for the round and for the sake of those waiting in the club house please give this some careful consideration. Mr. Park is returning to Korea for a few weeks and we wish him a fond farewell. Well done to Nigel Stubbs on his birdie at #15 which many of us consider. to be the hardest hole, he has now done it twice. Today’s after game presentation was held in the new “Screaming Eagle” bar downstairs prior to it’s official opening next week but it will be back to upstairs Mix for us next week. Numbers are down in our Monday golf but not just because of the weather but more likely because of recent departures from our regulars. I have booked two groups for next week but if we continue to struggle to make the numbers I will be cancelling the regular Monday booking for CMSG and leave it for the few regulars to organize themselves.\n\n.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1501","type":"game","date":"2019-08-15","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana, 15.08.19","text":"5 members in today’s 9 hole competition. Tied for 2nd were Nigel Jones and Keith Freeman with 36 points. First was Tom Berger with 37 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1499","type":"game","date":"2019-08-14","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 14.08.19","text":"Another 4 ball for today’s strokeplay event. Close on the birdie hole but another roll over. Second was Christian Friis with a nett 78, first was Mr Park with a nett 77.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1500","type":"game","date":"2019-08-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 14.08.19","text":"7 members for our round today, the scores were not to good as the course is playing very hard at the moment, some of which is likely due to the rough which in places is quite long and very hard to play out of, it certainly is a bonus if you can stay on the fairways. Todays results are in 1st place with 33 points was Tom Berger, coming home in 2nd was Jack Kuzina with 28 points.\n\nJust a reminder to ALL, if anyone is interested in joining us in our upcoming Laos trip please contact Jack Kuzina, johnkuzina@hotmail.com. We are leaving on the 7th November and returning on the 12th. It is a fun few days days away with some great guys, plenty of swearing, drinking and eating with some golf in between\n\nTom and Jack","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1497","type":"game","date":"2019-08-12","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 12.08.19.","text":"Only 8 members today and some atrocious scoring!!! No takers for the birdie hole. In third with 29 points was Allan Gariano. Second was Kenny Jones with 30 points. Today’s winner was Peter Brown with 31 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1498","type":"game","date":"2019-08-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 12.08.19","text":"Only 5 members today, the course was again quite busy so we all started on number 10 for a quick back round, the front 9 however was a different story with many groups ahead of us. Todays winners are in 1st place with 34 points was Mike Roycroft and coming home in 2nd place was Tom Berger with 33 points\n\nTom and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1495","type":"game","date":"2019-08-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 09.08.19","text":"10 members and 1 guest for today’s stableford round, 1 DNF, CBF left the rest of us playing in great conditions although very humid. A strange face today was that of Calvin Davis who has just rejoined our group after a year or so off. Our results today are, in 1st place with 36 points was Mike Roycroft, 2nd with 31 points was Kuzie and in 3rd with 28 points was Tom Berger\n\nTom, Mike and Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1496","type":"game","date":"2019-08-09","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 09.08.19.","text":"18 members for today’s stableford in lovely golfing conditions. The long standing birdie hole went to Leon Smiler, well done. In third today was Roland Feraud with 37 points. Second was Mr Park with 38 points. Today’s overall winner was Lamyai Praesarn with a great 40 points. Congratulations all. We look forward to welcoming Garry back next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1493","type":"game","date":"2019-08-07","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai 07.08.19.","text":"A very enjoyable four ball today in perfect golfing conditions. No takers for the birdie hole but two good chances. Today’s winner was Julian Wing with 34 points, second Ronnie Peters with 31 points. Well done.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1494","type":"game","date":"2019-08-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 07.08.19","text":"7 members and 1 guest for our round today, the conditions today were ideal however things were still wet from the few days of rain recently. Welcome to Paddy who played a round with us today, a potential new member. Our winners today are in 1st place with 36 points was Mike Roycroft and coming in 2nd with 35 points was Kuzie.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1491","type":"game","date":"2019-08-05","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 05.08.19","text":"9 brave souls paid and went out for strokeplay on courses 3 and 1. 7 even braver ones completed the course. No takers for the birdie hole. In third was Leon Smiler with a nett 76, Today’s joint winners were Oil and Keith Freeman with nett 74’s. Well done all and dry out soon!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1492","type":"game","date":"2019-08-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 05.08.19","text":"Only a few turned up this morning, we decided to call it quits and go home due to the constant and heavy rain","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1489","type":"game","date":"2019-08-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 02.08.19","text":"Only 5 members for our round today, some pretty low scoring saw our winners with scores of 29 and 27 to embarrassed to have there photos taken","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1490","type":"game","date":"2019-08-02","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 02.08.19","text":"8 members and one late arrival for today’s stableford Nassau. We wish Russell Banks bon voyage and good luck at his new profession as a publican in England. Good luck. Neil Boyd has had a stroke and is currently in hospital in Chiang Rai. We wish him a speedy recovery. No takers for the birdie hole, another roll over. A reminder that no golf is available at North Hill on monday. Come to Lanna, stroke play on courses 3 and 1. Today’s result left 5 people in the prizes! Taking the front nine were Yung Beece and John Neilsen with 18 points. The back nine was shared between Bill Whitsett and Nigel Stubbs with 18 points. Today’s overall winner was Barry Ralston with a great 40 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1488","type":"game","date":"2019-08-01","venue":"Gassan","heading":"Gassan Legacy, Away Game 01.08.19","text":"19 members turned out for our away game today, unfortunately Neil Boyd informed me late last night he was in Hospital in Chiang Rai after suffering a stroke that we hope is mild. Our best wishes to you Neil for a speedy recovery. We arrived after leaving home in steady rain to find it clearing at the course, and we had a rain free day on the course. Gassan Legacy was in great condition with very good greens.\n\nTodays format was a 4 person Irish Ball Competition and enjoyed by all. Nearest the pins were 7th hole Serge Arnaud, 12th hole Smiley Hadden and on the 18th hole Jomo MacDermott.\n\nSecond team today with 76 points were Leon Smiler, Mr Park, Soren Neilson and Smiley Haden and our winning team with 80 points was Aom Teisl, Randy Teisl, Lesley Mullun and Yung Beece. Well done to all.\n\nDenise, Christian, Leon, Nigel\n\n23.08.2019-Stableford-North-Hill-3-pdf-1024×724Download\n\n– Stableford North HillDownload","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1485","type":"event","date":"2019-06-28","venue":null,"heading":"Match reports for August 2019","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1486","type":"game","date":"2019-06-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 28.06.19","text":"12 members for today’s stableford round all got off to an orderly start in rather pleasant conditions. For some it was again a tale of two halfs however in general the overall scoring today was better than normal. Our winners today are, in 1st place with 38 points was Mike Roycroft, 2nd on 36 points was Randy Tesil and coming in 4th equal were Lamyai and Serge with 35 points.\n\nRandy, Mike, Lanyai and Serge","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1487","type":"game","date":"2019-06-28","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 28.06.19","text":"There were 15 members for today’s Stableford round in absolutely fine conditions for golf. One DNF. No takers for the birdie hole #5. The winner was Mr.Park with 38 points and tied in second place were Nigel Stubbs and Chanitapha (Oil) Laechoe with 37 points. As I will be away to ‘Oz’ for the next six weeks the Monday events will be run by Leon/Russell and Fridays will be run by Nigel/Russell and you will find them at the Starting point drink stop until my return in mid-August. Cheers to all and enjoy your golf.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1484","type":"game","date":"2019-06-27","venue":"Gymkhana","heading":"Gymkhana; 27.06.19","text":"For our first Gymkhana 9 hole Chiang Mai Social Golfers tournament today we had 11 members and one guest. First place with 38 points was Joy Gariano and tied for second place were Ram Taylor and Barry Ochitwa with 37 points each. Well done to all and thankyou for supporting our first ever nine hole competition.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1482","type":"game","date":"2019-06-26","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 26.06.19","text":"There were 13 members today, welcome back to Craig Morriss. Warm conditions and as usual course and greens in great condition. We had a tie for second with Julian Wing and Andy Galway having 33 points and the winner was Milton Reynolds with 34 points. Well done all and thank you.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1483","type":"game","date":"2019-06-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 26.06.19","text":"We had 10 members today for our stableford round, but only 9 in our competition as Stuart is still trying his hand off the white tee box. Much better conditions today with overcast skies and a breeze at times helped cool things down a bit. Our winners today are, in 1st place with a great score of 41 was Mike Roycroft, 2nd with 34 points was Randy Tesil and coming in 3rd with 33 points was Kuzie.\n\nKuzie, Mike and Randy","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1479","type":"game","date":"2019-06-24","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 24.06.19","text":"10 members for today;s stableford Nassau on courses 1 and 2. The birdie hole fell on the first week to Allan Gariano. Taking the front nine was Milton Reynolds with 18 points. The back nine was won by Denise Reynolds with 22 points. Today’s overall winner was Ted Taylor with 38 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1480","type":"game","date":"2019-06-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo ; 24.06.19","text":"We had 7 members for today’s stableford round, although only 6 in the competition as Stuart Duncan is trying his hand on the white tee for the week. Ian Kempsey put in his 3rd card today for his handicap so will now be eligible for future rounds. To the results, in 1st place with a great score of 40 points was Iain Craig, 2nd with 36 points was Mike Roycroft\n\nMike and Iain","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1481","type":"game","date":"2019-06-24","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 24.06.19","text":"There were 13 members for today’s Stableford event including new member Roland from France doing his first card for handicap. Lovely day with gentle breezes but very high humidity. The winner was Soren Nielson with 37 points, in second was Curtis Nickel with 36 points and in third was Russell Banks with 34 points. Well done to one and all and to those with new putters, keep practicing.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1477","type":"game","date":"2019-06-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 21.06.19","text":"8 members for our round today, including Craig Morriss who sneaked back for a few week or so. Clear skies and no wind made it hot going, but at least not so humid. The results today are in 1st place with 38 points was Craig Morriss and taking out 2nd was Mike Roycroft with 35 points making it an all Kiwi affair.\n\nCraig and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1478","type":"game","date":"2019-06-21","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 21.06.19","text":"There were 15 members in today’s Stableford round in almost perfect weather conditions. The course was in great shape as usual. No takers for the Birdie Hole #5. In first place with 39 points was Curtis Nickel and runner-up with 37 points was Garry Walker. In third place tied on 35 points were Mr.Park and Steven Bjorge. May the Golfing Gods be with you one and all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1476","type":"game","date":"2019-06-20","venue":"Mae Moh","heading":"Mae Moh Away Game Scramble; 20.06.19","text":"23 members made the trek to Mae Moh today for a Scramble played in perfect golfing conditions. Special thanks to Mike Roycroft’s lady Tim who confirmed our booking and arranged very good prices for us. Also thank you to Aom Teisl who arranged three teams from the front nine and three teams from the second nine which certainly helped with timing. To those who have not played this course, it is well worth the trip. Wonderful course, greens a bit rough because of renovation, but fairways were great.\n\nClosest to the pins were reduced because I forgot to put the first one out on the first nine, and our marker mysteriously went missing from the 6th! Those we could confirm were the great 10th hole which was won by Graham Adams at 6′ 2″ and the 17th hole was won by Keith Taylor at 5′ 5″.\n\nSecond team today was Lesley Mullun, Andy Galway, Denise Reynolds and Milton Reynolds with a nett 58 points, but our winners were the team of Aom Teisl, Randy Teisl, Ric Cameron and Garry Walker with a great 55.25 nett.\n\nWell done to everyone and thank you all for making the trip.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1473","type":"game","date":"2019-06-19","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 19.06.19","text":"There were 11 members today, Graham, Jack and Adam played on their way through to Mae Moh for tomorrows away game. Good conditions. Equal second were Julian Wing, Graham Adams and Nigel Stubs with nett 77 and our winner was Adam Jackson with a nett 76. Well done and thankyou to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1474","type":"game","date":"2019-06-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 19.06.19","text":"We had 8 members for today’s stableford round competition, 3 others some of which put in there 3rd card for handicap. Rather pleasant conditions to start with although still humid found many faltering on the back nine once again. To the results, in 1st place with 38 points was Ric Cameron, 2nd with 34 points was Mike Roycroft and coming in 3rd with 33 points was Alex Stewart\n\nRic and Mike\n\nAlex","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1475","type":"game","date":"2019-06-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"19.06.2019 – Stableford Maejo","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1470","type":"game","date":"2019-06-17","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 17.06.19","text":"8 members and 2 guests started in a light drizzle for the first two holes on courses 3 and 1. Taking the birdie hole was Kim Stogner. An honourable mention to Barry Ralston for 38 points in third place today. Taking the prizes were Yukio Doi in second with 41 points. Today’s overall winner, leaving his pistol and mask at reception, was Kim Stogner with an amazing 45 points. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1471","type":"game","date":"2019-06-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 17.06.19","text":"Cloudy and humid conditions for our stableford round today saw 7 members get off to an early start. In 1st place today with 38 points was Jack Kuzina, 2nd equal on 32 points were Kuzie and Iain. Sorry no photo today as i forgot","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1472","type":"game","date":"2019-06-17","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 17.06.19","text":"There were 8 members today in a Skins event under cloudy skies and humid conditions. Lamyai topped the day with 10 skins, “Nishi” with 8 skins (not to mention 45 points) and Leon & Garry with 4 skins each. Skins game certainly makes you concentrate and all got a share of skins with some left over for charity. Haydn came after the. game to wish us farewell as he heads back to work and it was nice. to have the ladies join us after the game as well.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1468","type":"game","date":"2019-06-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 14.06.19","text":"Persistent early rain didn’t put 11 members off playing today, it did however stop by the 3rd hole and became sticky and humid. There were a few strange faces today due to Jack Kuzinas birthday round, Graham Adams, Mike Pattavina and Adam Jackson. To our results, in 1st place with 35 points was Mike Roycroft on 35 points, 2nd with 33 points was Adam Jackson and coming in next were Mike Pattavina and Andy Galwey on 31 points.\n\nMike P, Mike R and Adam","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1469","type":"game","date":"2019-06-14","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 14.06.19","text":"Precipitation probably reduced participation but still we had 17 members and one guest in today’s Stableford event with lift, clean and place a rarity at NH but in place for today’s event. Threats of rain on arrival at the course but a fine round in good conditions with a slight breeze appreciated by all. The Birdie Hole #8 went off with Yung Beece being the recipient. The winners were tied on 40 points and were Kim Stogner and Yung Beece, runners-up were Leon Smiler and Jack Cooper with 34 points. A great day despite the overcast conditions, well done to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1466","type":"game","date":"2019-06-12","venue":null,"heading":"Haiphunchai, 12.06.19","text":"There were 12 players today, and a welcome back to Steven Bjorge who has rejoined CMSG. Cooler day with a little bit of very light rain to cool things off. Third today was Ronny Peters with 34 points, second was Denise Reynolds with 35 points and our winner was Nigel Stubbs with 36 points. Well done to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1467","type":"game","date":"2019-06-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 12.06.19","text":"8 members and 2 guests for our stableford round today, cloudy conditions with slight rain made the day much more bearable. Two new members paid up today and are in the process of submitting there cards for handicap, firstly welcome back to Ian Kempsey from Australia, great to see you out there and doing it given your situation, secondly welcome Jack Reutter from Sweden. Maejo have advised that with the new greens under GUR you must go to the drop zone and play the ball from there. To our results, in 1st place with 35 points was Alex Stewart, 2nd on 33 points was Mike Roycroft\n\nAlex and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1463","type":"game","date":"2019-06-10","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 10.06.19","text":"14 members and 2 guests for today’s stableford on courses 1 and 2. No takers for the birdie hole so it rolls over to next weeks stableford on courses 3 and 1.Tied for second were Barry Ralston and Nigel Stubbs with 34 points. Today’s number 1 was Yukio Doi with 37 points. Well done everyone.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1464","type":"game","date":"2019-06-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 10.06.19","text":"7 members for today’s stableford round, it was by most a tale of two halfs again. The par 3 hole number 2 will be back in play again Wednesday, next for the chop is number 14, par 3 which i understand will be out of action for a couple of months, the replacement is a nice little 106 yard shot between a couple of trees. Another good round from Kuzie saw him take 1st place today with 38 points, in 3rd equal were John De Jong and Mike Roycroft with 34 points.\n\nMike, Kuzie and John","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1465","type":"game","date":"2019-06-10","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 10.06.19","text":"There were 10 members for today’s Stableford round. The winner was Russell Banks with 38 points and the runner-up was Leon Smiler with 36 points. Well done to all.\n\n++++Russell & Leon++++\nNice shirt Leon","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1461","type":"game","date":"2019-06-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 07.06.19","text":"7 members today, with only 6 in the competition as Chris Ryan put in his second card today. Hot as usual and some better scoring than the previous few games. The Aussies took it away today, with Kuzie coming home 1st with a great score of 40 points followed closely by Ric Cameron on 39 points, well done guys\n\nKuzie and Ric","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1462","type":"game","date":"2019-06-07","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 07.06.19","text":"There were 21 members and 1 guest for today’s Stableford Nassau. Two DNF. Hot and Humid and a busy course at least for the back nine. No takers for the Birdie Hole yet again but some good scores overall. The winner of the front nine was Kim Stogner with 23 points and the winner of the back nine was Leon Smiler with 19 points. The overall winner was Roger Mack with 38 points. Well done to all and keep on golfing.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1459","type":"game","date":"2019-06-05","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai; 05.06.19","text":"8 members today including Ronny Peters who rejoined today. Welcome back Ronny. Very warm day but course as usual in great condition. Our winner today was Julian Wing with 35 points and second was Lawnrence Nahlik with 33 points. Well done to all and thank you. Special mention to Lesley celebrating turning 60 yesterday with a wonderful surprise of a visit from her son from the UK. Happy Birthday Lesley.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1460","type":"game","date":"2019-06-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo ; 05.06.19","text":"Well i’m not sure if it it was the heat or humidity or a combination of both that was the cause of a pretty low scoring day. The 2nd hole par 3 has been temporarily moved as a new green is being put down, it should be up and running next week and until then we have a nice little 106 yard tee close to the practice area to contend with. Our winner today with 32 points was Kuzie, 2nd with 29 points was John De Jong. No photo today as Kuzie was the only one in the money to turn up.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1456","type":"game","date":"2019-06-03","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 03.06.19","text":"15 members and 1 guest for today’s strokeplay event on courses 3 and 1. Farewell to Tom Berger as he returns to Saudi. The birdie hole was shared between Jack Cooper and Nigel Stubbs. Third place went to Denise Reynolds with a nett 74. Second was Kenny Jones with a nett 71. Today’s winner was Nigel Stubbs with a nett 70. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1457","type":"game","date":"2019-06-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 03.06.19","text":"7 members and 1 guest for our round today, some pretty average scoring with most well short of there handicap. Our winners today are Jan Jumelet with 35 points, 2nd with 32 points was Kuzie. No photo today as only Kuzie was present","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1458","type":"game","date":"2019-06-03","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 03.06.19","text":"There were 9 members today for a Stableford round of Better Ball in three teams of three. Had one DNF but did not affect the winning team of Leon Smiler & Richard Baron with 49 points. Richard had one of those rounds out of the blue with 45 Stableford points, well done Richard. The other two teams scoring 46 and 40 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1454","type":"game","date":"2019-05-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 31.05.19","text":"We had 9 members again today and 1 guest, welcome Chris Ryan to CMSG who put in his 1st card today and is now a paid up member, also welcome back Andy Galwey who has returned back from Australia. Much cooler conditions today with the rain fortunately stopping before we started our stableford round. To the results, in 1st place on 37 points was Stuart Duncan, 2nd with 34 points was Mike Roycroft and equal 4th with 32 points were Iain Craig and Alex Stewart.\n\nMike, Alex, Stewart and Iain","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1455","type":"game","date":"2019-05-31","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 31.05.19","text":"There were 20 members in the Stableford competition today. Overcast, but no rain and thankfully cool conditions at last, bring on the rainy season. No takers for the birdie hole. Lots of winners today with a tie for first with Bill Whitsett and Denise Reynolds on 37 points each and tied in second place were Don Bishop, Richard Baron & Milton Reynolds. Well done to all concerned.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1451","type":"game","date":"2019-05-29","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 29.05.19","text":"There were 10 members today and one guest. Not too hot but humid, and course in great condition, greens back to normal after coring. Good scores today, honourable mention to Nigel Stubbs with a 77 off the stick and 38 points. Our winner today with a great 41 points was Lesley Mullun and second was Milton Reynolds with 40 points. Birdie hole went off to Milton Reynolds. Next week birdie hole will be hole 2. Thank you all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1452","type":"game","date":"2019-05-29","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"29.05.2019 – Stableford Hariphunchai","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1453","type":"game","date":"2019-05-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 29.05.19","text":"Apologies for the late report as i have had no internet for a couple of days. We had had 10 members and 1 guest for the days stableford round. Conditions were much better today and the course has almost been cleared up after the severe damage caused on Saturday. To the results, coming in 1st with a great score of 42 was Serge Arnaud, sharing 3rd spot with 35 points was Kuzie and Mike\n\nKuzie, Serge and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1448","type":"game","date":"2019-05-27","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 27.05.19","text":"15 members for today’s stableford Nassau on courses 1 and 2. Humid weather with the ball still running a country mile. Welcome back to Yukio Doi. No takers for the birdie hole, another roll over. The overall winner today was Milton Reynolds with 38 points. Serge Arnoud took the front nine with 22 points, Jay Jones taking the back with 20 points. Congratulations to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1449","type":"game","date":"2019-05-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo ; 27.05.19","text":"8 members for today’s stableford round, it was so humid early on but eased as day wore on with some breeze cooling us down. Saturday night a storm came through and caused a fair bit of damage, there must be a hundred or so rubber trees either uprooted or just snapped in half, all around the course there are huge mature trees on there side some trees as high as 100 feet are snapped in half. To the results, in 1st place was Stuart Duncan with 40 points, and in 2nd with 37 points was Randy “Rambo” Tesil\n\nStuart and Randy","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1450","type":"game","date":"2019-05-27","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 27.05.19","text":"There were 10 members at today’s Stableford event. As stated in previous reports there was high humidity with light breezes later in the round on a relatively empty course early on in the morning. The winner today was Don Bishop with 33 points proving he is still capable of completing 18 holes in fine style. The runner-up was Russell Banks with 32 points. A big thank you to Jeff Crosthwaite for sharing his 1000baht voucher win from the Members Tournament in Mix after the round as he is heading back to the US very soon. Well done everybody and see you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1447","type":"game","date":"2019-05-25","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill Members Championship 25.05.19","text":"CMSG golfers prevailed in the Members Championship, coming in first with a superb 12 under round and taking the members cup were Yung Beece, Leon Smiler, Bill Whitsett and Jeff Crosthwaite, well done guys, superb performance and deserved winners. A Big Thank You to North Hill Management & Staff for their generosity and a such a well run tournament and party at the Glory afterwards, it was really appreciated by all the members.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1445","type":"game","date":"2019-05-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 24.05.19","text":"The magic number of 9 again for our stableford round today. Still hot but bearable with a breeze at times saw everyone complete there rounds in 3 and a half hours or so. Our winners today are , in 1st equal were Ric Cameron and Mike Roycroft with 36 points, coming in 3rd was Kuzie on 35 points\n\nKuzie, Ric and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1446","type":"game","date":"2019-05-24","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 24.05.19","text":"There were 14 members for our Stableford round today with some away due to members tournament tomorrow. Hot out there again but a relatively quick round by all. One DNF today and no takers for the birdie hole #8. The winner was Nigel Stubbs with a good round finishing with 38 points and in equal second place were Lawrence Nahlik & Garry Walker with 37 points. Keep on golfing and see some of you again tomorrow, the rest on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1443","type":"game","date":"2019-05-22","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 22.05.19","text":"There were 12 members and one guest, welcome again Ronnie. Very humid but course after rain still very good. Our winner today with 36 points was Julian with 36 points and equal second were Kenny Jones and Lesley Mullun with 33 points. Well done to all and thank you.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1444","type":"game","date":"2019-05-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 22.05.19","text":"8 members today in somewhat cooler conditions. Our winners today are Mike and Stuart with 37 points and coming in 3rd with 36 points was Kuzie\n\nMike, Stuart and Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1440","type":"game","date":"2019-05-20","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 20.05.19","text":"11 members for today’s stableford on courses 3 and 1, with the ball still running a long way. The birdie hole went on week 2, shared by Tom Berger and Nigel Stubbs. Overall scoring was not great today, tied for third on 33 points were Jack Cooper, Jay Jones and Joe Albright. First place was also a tie on 34 points by Kenny Jones and Nigel Stubbs. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1441","type":"game","date":"2019-05-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 20.05.19","text":"The magic number of 9 again today saw us tee off 15 minutes early for our stableford event, although we didn’t beat the heat, wishful thinking. Our winners today are, in 1st was Stuart Duncan with 37 points, 2nd on 35 points was Rob Grootenhuijs and coming in 4th equal were Diane Mayo and Mike Roycroft with 34 points\n\nMike, Rob, Stuart and Diane","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1442","type":"game","date":"2019-05-20","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 20.05.19","text":"There were 9 members today and we once again chose 3 person better ball teams, another good draw as previously we had teams tied on 50 points, this time two teams with 47 points and the winners were Leon Smiler, Jeff Crosthwaite & Takao Nishimura with 49 points. All members completed cards for handicap purposes. An honorable mention to Garry Walker with 38 Stableford points. Bloody hot out there but well done to all. Sorry forgot to take a photo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1438","type":"game","date":"2019-05-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 17.05.19","text":"9 members again for today’s stableford round, conditions were hot and humid and most definitely affected most of us on the back 9. The low scores today perhaps reflect on the conditions with most scoring a lot lower on the back 9, rather thinking of a cold shower and beer. They have started to renew some of the greens, something we have to put up with and is also necessary to ensure the greens are kept in tip top condition in the future. Our results today are, in 1st place with 34 points was Jack Kuzina, 3rd equal with 33 points was Ric Cameron and Adam Jackson on 33 points\n\nAdam, Jack and Ric","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1439","type":"game","date":"2019-05-17","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 17.05.19","text":"There were 18 members for our Stableford round in very humid conditions today. Even so there were some good scores with Yung Beece taking the winners position with 42 points. There was a tie for second between Nigel Stubbs and Andrew Aston with 37 points each. Well done to the winners. The ‘birdie hole’ #12 went off in the first week to Chris Kendall and he kindly donated it, along with a 1000baht to our Charity – The Foundation for the Education of Rural Children. An honorable mention goes to Soren Nielson for his Eagle on #7. Try to remember it’s the gross score you need to check at the end of your round before signing your card, the computer will calculate your Stableford Points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1436","type":"game","date":"2019-05-15","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 15.05.19","text":"Rain overnight had virtually no affect on the course, and it was in great condition although cored green much slower than normal at the moment. 8 members for todays Stroke comp plus one welcome visitor, Ronnie Peters who turned up to try his hand after a long lay off. The birdie hole today was the same hole on each nine, ie the 4th and the 13th. Nigel though he had it in the bag with a great 70 foot putt for his birdie until Milton sank a 45 footer on the next time around, so the prize was shared. As a consolation to Nigel Stubbs he went on to win the day with a nett 71, and second was Milton Reynolds with a nett 72. Well done to all and back to Stableford next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1437","type":"game","date":"2019-05-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 15.05.19","text":"Heavy overnight rain didn’t help our conditions today, it started out humid then the sun came out for a while and heated things up. We had 9 members today for our stableford round with some pretty average scores. Iain Craig was our winner today with 35 points, 2nd with 33 points was Rob Groontenhuijs and in 3rd was Ric Cameron on 32 points.\n\nWith regret we loose another long time member today, Craig Morriss is leaving tomorrow for Australia although i have no doubt he will back from time to time, safe travels Craig and good luck for you’re next chapter in life\n\nRob, Iain and Ric","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1433","type":"game","date":"2019-05-13","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 13.05.19.","text":"11 members for today’s stableford, 10 in the competition. Maybe the last week we can take advantage of the ball rolling 100 yards! No takers for the birdie hole so a roll over to next weeks stableford on courses 3 and 1. Some great scoring today, only 2 players outside the buffer zone. In second was Denise Reynolds with 39 points. First was Ted Taylor with 40 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1434","type":"game","date":"2019-05-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 13.05.19","text":"9 members for our stableford round today, conditions were certainly better than over the last few weeks thanks to the heavy overnight rain. In 1st place today was Stuart Duncan with 38 points, 2nd with 36 points was Mike Roycroft and in 3rd place was Tom Berger with 35 points\n\nTom, Stuart and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1435","type":"game","date":"2019-05-13","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 13.05.19","text":"8 Members in today’s Stableford Event with one going for handicap. Lovely overcast conditions with no rain for the round. The winner was Mark Gorham with 42 points and the runner up was Don Bishop.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1431","type":"game","date":"2019-05-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 10.05.19","text":"Stableford Nassau was my choice today, we had 11 members all getting off to a slightly early start in humid conditions, a breeze at time times helped but it was still hot and exhausting. Our winners today are, taking out the front 9 with 17 points was Ric Cameron, Stuart Duncan took out the back 9 also with 17 points and our overall winner today with 36 points was Alex Stewart.\n\nA big farewell to Robert Green who is going back down under for a while, safe travels Bob and we hope to see you back with us in the future\n\nStuart, Alex and Ric\n\nBobs last game with us, back to drinking 4 xxxx, which is Australian for beer","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1432","type":"game","date":"2019-05-10","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 10.05.19","text":"There were 21 members and 1 guest in today’s Stableford round. All going off tees 1 & 10 in handicap order with the exception of a couple of late comers who fortunately rang ahead when caught in traffic. Needless to say it’s still hot and humid and only if your lucky do you get a bit of a breeze. Greens still haven’t properly settled down after coring & sanding but they are getting there. Even so there were some good scores today and the birdie hole #11 went off to Roger Mack and Andrew Aston in the fourth week, well done. The winner today was Barry Ralston who had 42 points, in second place was recent new member Phillip “John” Neilson with 38 points and tied in third place were regulars Nigel Stubbs and Leon Smiler with 37 points. Congratulations to all our winners and contenders.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1430","type":"game","date":"2019-05-08","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 08.05.19","text":"There were 7 members and one guest today in a little cooler conditions, course great but greens being cored and sanded. Our winner today with a great consistent round was Lesley Mullun with 38 points and equal second with 35 points were Ian Carr and Milton Reynolds. No takers for double birdie hole 4 and 13, so jackpot to next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1427","type":"game","date":"2019-05-06","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 06.05.19.","text":"18 members today for a strokeplay event on courses 3 and 1, 17 in the competition. Welcome back to Tom Berger. It is with a heavy heart I have to announce that the birdie hole was taken after 15 weeks. Even sadder was the person was not aware it was the birdie hole! Well done Tom Berger!! Tied for third today were Lesley Mullen and Denise Reynolds with a nett 72. In second was Lamyai Praesarn with a nett 68. With a great nett 67 Kenny Jones was the overall winner, congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1428","type":"game","date":"2019-05-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 06.05.19","text":"12 members for today’s stableford round, we were fortunate enough to have some breeze at times but it was still hot and for most there scores were not so good on the back 9. Our winners today are, in 1st with 38 points was Stuart Duncan, 2nd with 37 points was Kuzie and coming home in 3rd on 36 points was John De Jong. A reminder the course is closed Tuesday and Wednesday for coring etc so see you on Friday\n\nKuzie, Stuart and John","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1429","type":"game","date":"2019-05-06","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 06.05.19","text":"There were 7 members for today’s “Captain’s Choice” and Welcome to new member Takao Nishimura who joined the club today and will be a regular at our Monday Golf. The event chosen today was a 3 ball better ball. With Nishi playing for handicap the random draw of two teams could not have worked out better as was proven by the result. Both teams ended up with 50 points each and both teams had 25 points on each nine. So with no clear winner and by general consensus it was decided that all should go into the charity. Therefore no photo of winners but one of our new member who wishes to be called “Nishi”.\n\nNote: North Hill Members Tournament 25 May 2019 (4 man scramble) is NH members only at this stage so get your teams/individual names in to me ASAP (only open to 80 golfers). Normal green fee.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1426","type":"game","date":"2019-05-03","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 03.05.19","text":"There were 16 members for today’s Nassau event with one submitting his final card for handicap. No takers for the birdie hole #11. There was a a tie for first with Curtis Nickel & Richard Baron both coming in with 39 points. Winner of front 9 was Nigel Stubbs with 20 points and the winner of the back 9 was Leon Smiler with 22 points. Very well done to all prize winners in the heat and smoke.\n\nMaejo: 03,05,19\n\nOnly 9 members for our stableford round today, we had no holdups today with only 48 bookings taken for the day, perhaps the heat and the smog is taking its toll. Our winners today are in 1st place with 39 points was Alex Stewart, 2nd with 37 points was Stuart Duncan and coming in 3rd on 36 points was Robert Green. A reminder to everyone that Maejo is closed next Wednesday 8th May for maintenance, which includes coring of all the greens.\n\nStuart, Alex and Bob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1425","type":"game","date":"2019-05-02","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon Away Game, 02.05.19","text":"Twenty four members today giving 12 two person teams for a 2 ball best ball Stableford competition. Some varied scores but a number of good scores. Fairways were dry, but the greens and around the greens were in very good condition. We had two closest to the pin holes, hole 6 was won by Joy Gariano at 11′ 6″ and hole 16 was won by Frank Schwarz at 10’7′, two very good shots. We were able to put three 4’s of the 1st tee and 3 4’s off the 10 tee, so no one had to wait too long for their start.\n\nHonorable mentions to two teams on 44 points, Jack Cooper and Ashley Kim Sing, and Leon Smiler and Mike Roycroft.\n\nOur Joint winning teams today both with 45 points were Lesley Mullun with Christian Friis, and Bob Green with Ralph Hamilton. Very good consistent scoring by both winning teams.\n\nOur next away game will be at Mae Moh Golf Course. It is around a one hour forty / fifty drive but well worth playing if you have never been there. We hope for a good turn out. Date will be on the website in the next week when finalised. Event will be a scrambe.\n\nWell done to all and thank you to all who attended.\n\nApologies for no photo – I forgot","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1423","type":"game","date":"2019-05-01","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 01.05.19","text":"11 Players today, one new member submitting his second card and one guest Steve Bjorge, a returning member. No takers for the birdie hole again, so net week the birdie hole will be extended to include the 13, so the 4th hole each time. The winner today again was Nigel Stubbs with 38 points and Russel Banks was second with 35 points. Well done to all on a hot day.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1424","type":"game","date":"2019-05-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 01.05.19","text":"11 members and 1 guest for today’s round in hot conditions. Our rounds took a little longer today due to having 138 bookings in the morning, you know its going to be a long day when you turn up and there is 80 or so carts lined up, it was however orderly with groups going off on 1 and 10. I have said it before, but the course is in fantastic condition and is an absolute pleasure to play on, in my opinion it has never been better. Our winners today with 37 points were Alex Stuart and Mike Roycroft, 3rd with 35 points was Andrew Aston, well done all.\n\nAlex and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1419","type":"game","date":"2019-04-29","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 29.04.19.","text":"11 members (9 in the competition) for today’s stableford on courses 1 and 2. No takers for the birdie hole yet again!. Next week strokeplay on courses 3 and 1 in handicap order. There was a 3 way tie for first today on 38 points between Allan Gariano, Peter Brown and Julian Wing. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1420","type":"game","date":"2019-04-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 29.04.19","text":"12 members and 1 guest turned up for today’s stableford round, there was a slight breeze at times which helped a little, but otherwise was just hot. There was a small army all around the course packing things up after last weeks tournament, its amazing just how much work goes into staging a big competition. Some of us went and watched the final days play and got treated to lunch and beers in the VIP area with a grandstand view of the 18th fairway and green. To the results, in 1st place with 40 points was Serge Arnaud, 2nd on 35 points was Stuart Duncan and 3rd with 34 points was Mike Roycroft\n\nMike and Serge, missing was Stuart as i had to bolt to an appointment","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1421","type":"game","date":"2019-04-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"29.04.2019 – Stableford Maejo","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1422","type":"game","date":"2019-04-29","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 29.04.19","text":"8 Members in todays Stableford Event on a relatively empty course. Some greens cored and some cored and sanded. The winners today were Russell Banks and Garry Walker both tied on 34 points. Well done to all and don’t forget the away game this Thursday at Inthanon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1418","type":"game","date":"2019-04-26","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 26.04.19","text":"There were 18 members in todays Stableford event and one New Member submitting his first card for handicap, welcome Phillip “John” Nielsen from Norway. No takers for the birdie hole #11 today and very few birdies in the group and yes it was hot out there. Also slow as we had some late starting groups in front of us even though we got some groups off ten and fifteen. Some holes have been cored and not yet sanded still a work in progress, we were warned. The winner today was El’Presidente Milton Reynolds with 41 points and tied in second place were Nigel Stubbs & Garry Walker with 36 points. Well done to one and all.\n\nNigel, Milton, Garry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1416","type":"game","date":"2019-04-24","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 24.04.19","text":"11 members today in hot humid conditions, course as usual n great condition, fallen trees cleaned up. Our winner today was Denise Reynolds with a great 41 points, and equal second with 34 points were Nigel Stubbs, Julian Wing and Milton Reynolds. Thank you all asn see you next week.\n\nNigel, Milton, Happy Denise and Julian","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1417","type":"game","date":"2019-04-24","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"24.04.2019 – Stableford Hariphunchai","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1415","type":"game","date":"2019-04-22","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 22.04.19","text":"16 members for today’s stableford nassau. Welcome to two migrants from Mae Jo, Ric Cameron and Jack Kuzina. The birdie hole rolls over yet again. Taking the front nine was Julian Wing with 19 points. The back nine waswon by Lamyai Praesarn with 22 points. The overall winner, welcome back to the prizes, was Lawrence Nahlik with 38 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1413","type":"game","date":"2019-04-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 19.04.19","text":"Only one way to describe today’s round, HOT with plenty of sunshine and no breeze which saw many fade away on the back 9 only looking forward to a shower and a cold beer. To the results, 1st equal on 36 points were Alex Stewart and John De Jong, next were Stuart Duncan, Kuzie and Mike Roycroft with 32 points. There is NO golf next week due to the Singh Open, however Stuart has arranged tee times for 0800 next week at Royal, Monday, Wednesday and Friday if anyone is interested\n\nMike, Kuzie, John, Alex and Stuart, who happened to let one go and had everyone running for cover","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1414","type":"game","date":"2019-04-19","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 19.04.19","text":"There were 21 members and one guest today with three not in the Stableford Competition. So hot, no relief, good to get into the clubhouse. The winner today was Yung Beece with 40 points, in second were Lawrence Nahlik with 39 points but not in the comp, so Jack Cooper takes it with 36 points, coming in third place was Milton Reynolds with 35 points. Soren missed a ‘hole in one’ by a thumb nail apparently and Yung could have had his best 9 holes ever except he missed a birdie on the 9th, still 26 points on the front nine is pretty good, so commiserations to them and Lawrence not in the comp with his 39 points. Well done to the winners on the day and to the rest for finishing in the heat. See you all again on Friday.\n\n*******REMEMBER – NO GOLF AT NORTH HILL ON MONDAY 22 April – STAFF DAY********","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1411","type":"game","date":"2019-04-17","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 17.4.19","text":"8 Members and 1 guest today. Very hot conditions but course excellent as usual. Some high hole scores. Our winner today with a nett 72 was Nigel Stubbs (again!!) and second was Milton Reynolds with nett 76.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1412","type":"game","date":"2019-04-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo. 17.04.19","text":"We had 13 members for today’s stableford round, the course has never been in such great shape as a lot of effort has gone into getting it right for next weeks big tournament. Our winners today are, in 1st place was Rob Grootenhuijs with a great score of 41 points, 2nd with 37 points was Mike Roycroft and coming in 3rd on 36 points was Alex Stewart.\n\nCongratulations to Robert Green who won the annual Laos Pissheads Green Jacket on Monday, a deserved winner posting a great score not only on Monday but Sunday as well\n\nAlex, Rob and Mike\n\nThese 3 obviously use the same Hairdresser\n\n2019 Laos Pissheads crew\n\nRobert Green (aka) Bob with the Green Jacket","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1409","type":"game","date":"2019-04-15","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 15.04.19.","text":"12 members for today’s stableford, 11 in the prizes. No takers for the birdie hole again! Some amazing scores today, tied for second were Jack Cooper and Lamyai Praisarn on 40 points. Once again, with an amazing 43 points , was Bill Whitsett. Congratulations on your new handicaps!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1410","type":"game","date":"2019-04-15","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 15.04.19","text":"Only 5 members and one guest, previous member Stuart Leckie, in today’s Stableford. Weather Hot with some gentle breezes. Winner of the day was Garry Walker with 35 points and runner-up was Russell Banks with 34 points. Coring the greens begins this Wednesday in late afternoon about three greens a day.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1408","type":"game","date":"2019-04-12","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 12.04.19","text":"SAWADEE PEE MAI – HAPPY THAI NEW YEAR TO ALL\n\nThere were 16 members for today’s Stableford round, all going off the front for a change. Lovely greetings from management and staff, Thank You. Some good scores in on a rather hot day but thankfully it didn’t get to the predicted 41c only made it to 39c. Nigel Stubbs took out the birdie hole #13 so next week it will be #11, well done Nigel. The winner today was William “Bill” Whitsett with 39 points, in second place was Roger Mack with 38 points and in third place was Christian Friis with 37 points and scoring an Eagle on hole #7. Welcome back from their Oz holiday to Milton & Denise supposedly suffering a bit of jet lag and a shock at our polluted air.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1406","type":"game","date":"2019-04-10","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 10.04.19","text":"10 members and 1 guest for today’s stableford with one player going for handicap. No takers for the birdie hole again. Tied for third but no prizes on 35 points were Julian Wing, Gary Cooke and Christian Friis. In second was Bill Whitsett on 36 points. With 39 points and an unimpressive new course record of 78 was Nigel Stubbs. Well done all and we welcome back the President next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1407","type":"game","date":"2019-04-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 10.04.19","text":"13 members for today’s stabelford round started in handicap order in hot conditions, the course was very quiet and the first few groups completed there rounds in a little over 3 hours. To the results, in 1st place today with a great score of 42 points was Serge Arnaud, 2nd with 36 points was John De Jong and a three way tie for 3rd on 33 points were Lamyai Prasarn, Alex Stewart and Roengrudee Chumarom\n\nI hope to see a few different faces on Friday for the 1st round of the Pissheads competion on a course in great condition, although i have no doubt that most will have a least a few greens with 3 putts\n\nJohn, Nok, Alex, Lamyai and Serge","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1402","type":"game","date":"2019-04-08","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 08.04.19","text":"9 members for today’s stableford on a deserted Lanna course. No takers for the birdie hole yet again. In third was Nigel Stubbs with 34 points. Tied for 1st were Peter Brown and Darrell Podaima. Well done all. Stableford on courses 3 and 1 next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1403","type":"game","date":"2019-04-08","venue":"Lanna","heading":"08.04.2019 – Stableford Lanna 1+2","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1404","type":"game","date":"2019-04-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 08.04.19","text":"Only 8 members for today’s stableford round. It certainly is warming up and even the sun was out today although at times a nice breeze came and helped cool things down a bit. Our winners today are, in 1st place with a great score of 40 points was Rob Grootenhuijs, 2nd on 36 points was Robert Green and coming in 3rd with 34 points was Mike Roycroft.\n\nOn Friday there will be a tee off time of 8.00 am for those who wish to play there own game, otherwise for those playing in the Pissheads competion the tee off time is 9.00 am. We are expecting approximately 40 players and will have groups off 1 and 10 so expect a long and fun filled day. We have arranged a special price of $1250 bht, green and caddie fee so make sure when you pay they are aware of this price\n\nMike, Rob and Bob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1405","type":"game","date":"2019-04-08","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 08.04.19","text":"There were 11 members in today’s Stableford event on a relatively empty course, certainly good for us. It was obviously a Family Day as the winners were Serge Arnaud & Lamyai Prasern with 36 points each and Mr.Park just out of the prizes with 35 points. Well done to all in the current heat and bad air, although it is improving. No doubt the numbers in the upcoming rounds on Friday & Monday may be down due to the popular “Pissheads” competition, but bookings have still been made for CMSG at North Hill.\n\nNOTICE: After discussion today it has been decided that Mondays at North Hill will have “Captains Choice” on the first and third weeks beginning in May. That is, the ‘match of the day’ will be decided depending on numbers and or handicaps of those in attendance and could be Skins, best ball, Match Play or whatever combination works on the day.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1400","type":"game","date":"2019-04-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 05.04.19","text":"9 members and 1 guest turned up for today’s stableford round on a quiet course. In 1st place today was Stuart Duncan on 38 points, 3rd equal with 36 points were Rob Grootenhuijs and Mike Roycroft.\n\nRob, Stuart and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1401","type":"game","date":"2019-04-05","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 05.04.19","text":"There were 26 members and 1 guest in today’s Stableford Nassau competition on a relatively busy course although they allowed us to go off both front & back tees. No takers for birdie hole #13 once again. The overall winner was Soren Neilson with 41 points apparently following on from his 43 points at Inthanon on Wednesday (hmmm … scorecard??). Winner of front nine was Gary Cooke with 23 points and the back nine was a four way tie (after Soren that is) on 17 points, between Mr.You, Andrew Aston, Roger Mack and Lamyai Prasern. The manager informs me that work will begin coring and sanding the greens this week and the long awaited NH Members comp will be at the end of this month or early next month. Thank You for your attendance and see you all again soon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1397","type":"game","date":"2019-04-03","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 03.04.19","text":"9 members and 2 guests for today’s stableford on a very quiet course. No takers for the birdie hole, so another roll over. Tied fir 1st were Nigel Stubbs and Bill Whitsett with 34 points. Congratulations.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1398","type":"game","date":"2019-04-03","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"03.04.2019 – Stableford Hariphunchai","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1399","type":"game","date":"2019-04-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 03.04.19","text":"11 players today, with 1 not in the competition in today’s stableford event. Welcome back Dennis Byrne who has just got over a rather serious health condition, great to see you out there and doing it. Today’s results are in 1st place with 38 points was Jan Jumelet, 2nd on 36 points was Serge Arnaud and coming in 3rd was Iain Craig on 35 points\n\nIain and Serge ( absent was Jan )","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1394","type":"game","date":"2019-04-01","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 01.04.19","text":"14 members for today’s strokeplay on courses 3 and 1. The ball is running miles so favors the higher handicappers at the moment. The birdie hole again remains unchallenged. Tied for second were Jay Jones and Darrell Podaima with nett 64. In first was Ian Carr with a great nett 62, congratulations and enjoy your new handicaps!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1395","type":"game","date":"2019-04-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo: 01.04.19","text":"11 members for today’s stableford round all got off to an orderly start in coolish conditions, however it soon warmed up but certainly bearable. A new face today was that of Ian Jensen who hit the ball a country mile. To the results, in 1st place with 37 points was Jan Jumelet, 2nd on 36 points was Robert Green and coming in 3rd equal was Roengrudee Chumarom and Mike Roycroft on 35 points\n\nMike, Bob and Nok","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1396","type":"game","date":"2019-04-01","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 01.04.19","text":"There were 7 members in today’s Stableford event in smokey conditions on a virtually empty course. The winners were Larry Richard (Get back to the USSR) and Curtis Nickel both tied with 33 points. Well done and see you Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1392","type":"game","date":"2019-03-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 29.03.19","text":"9 members again today enjoyed some what cooler conditions with a nice breeze at times. The course has been set up beautifully for tomorrows Singha open with some big names in the comp. Good luck to a few of our players, will be a bit different off the black tees. Today’s winners are, in 1st place was Kuzie with 40 points, in 2nd was Robert Green on 34 points and coming in 3rd with 33 points was Iain Craig\n\nIain, Kuzie and Bob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1393","type":"game","date":"2019-03-29","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 29.03.19","text":"There were 23 golfers in today’s Stableford event (2 not in comp) on a relatively quiet course all set up for a junior’s tournament tomorrow. Chang reps everywhere. Good weather with gentle breezes kept some of the smoke away. No takers for the birdie hole #13 in it’s first week. The winner today was Nigel Stubbs with 37 points, in second place was Mike Pattavina (who once again donated to the charity) with 36 points and in third place was Garry Walker with 35 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1390","type":"game","date":"2019-03-27","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 27.03.19.","text":"Only 4 members on a deserted course today, where are you all? No takers for the birdie hole. Today’s winner was Nigel Stubbs with 37 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1391","type":"game","date":"2019-03-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 27.03.19","text":"Only 9 members played today in warm humid conditions on a quiet course, our winner today was Roengrudee Chumarom (aka) Nok with 37 points, 2nd on 33 points was Stuart Duncan and coming in 3rd on 32 points was Robert Green\n\nStuart, Nok and Bob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1387","type":"game","date":"2019-03-25","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 25.03.19.","text":"8 members and 1 guest for today’s stableford. Welcome Lesley Mullen. The birdie hole was not taken and rolls over to hole 8 on the racecourse for next weeks strokeplay event. In third today was Lawrence Nahlik on 35 points. Today’s jopint winners were Gordon Langtry and Nigel Stubbs on 36 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1388","type":"game","date":"2019-03-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 25.03.19","text":"Only 7 players today braved the smokey conditions. In 1st place was Craig Morriss with a fantastic 43 points, coming in 2nd was Jack Kuzina on 36 points\n\nCraig and jack","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1389","type":"game","date":"2019-03-25","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 25.03.19","text":"There were 13 members for today’s Stableford event in smokey conditions on a quiet course. The winners were Russell Banks and Curtis Nickel tied with 37 points and the runners-up were Soren Neilson and Mr.Park both tied on 36 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1385","type":"game","date":"2019-03-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 22.03.19","text":"13 members for today’s stableford round played in smokey conditions. A big farewell to Shane James who is leaving tomorrow to go back to Australia, safe travels and we all look forward to your return next year. Today’s results are, in 1st equal were Robert Green and Kuzie on 36 points, coming in 3rd was Jack Kuzina with 35 points\n\nBob, Kuzie and Jack","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1386","type":"game","date":"2019-03-22","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 22.03.19","text":"There were 19 members in today’s modified Stroke event (pick up at double par). A most enjoyable Eddie Millar Memorial Day. The Birdie Hole #16 was won by Jack Cooper. There were three players tied in third place with Net 74, Nigel Stubbs, Garry Walker & Neil Boyd. In second place with Net 73 was Mr.Park. The overall winner of the trophy with a Net 68 was Staffan Hallberg on his first outing with a new handicap.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1382","type":"game","date":"2019-03-20","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 20.3.19.","text":"Only 5 members for today’s stableford and no takers for the birdie hole. In second was Ian Jensen with 29 points including an eagle at hole 3. In first was Nigel Stubbs with 36 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1383","type":"game","date":"2019-03-20","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"20.03.2019 – Stableford Hariphunchai","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1384","type":"game","date":"2019-03-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 20.03.19","text":"13 members for today’s stableford round all got off to an orderly start, there was a slight breeze at times helping things cool down a bit, its certainly starting to warm up and we could even see the sun today as the smog seems to have cleared a bit. To the results, coming in 1st with a great score of 45 points was Keith Taylor, well done Keith, 3rd equal were Alex Stewart and Rob Grootenhuijs on 36 points\n\nAlex, Keith and Rob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1379","type":"game","date":"2019-03-18","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 18.03.19.","text":"Only 7 members for today’s stableford. Many on smog avoidance!! The birdie hole again remains and goes to the maximum next week. The walking price at Lanna is still 850 baht for thye low season, but the price with cart has been reduced to 1,200 baht. In second today was Keith Taylor with 37 points, today’s winner was Julian Wing with 38 points. Well done all.\n\nKeith and Julia","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1380","type":"game","date":"2019-03-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 18.03.19","text":"9 members for today’s stableford round in warm and smokey conditions. Some good scores posted today by a couple of individuals. In 1st place today was Rob Grootenhuijs with 39 points, so close to an ace (just a few centimeters) with 38 points was Shane James and coming in 3rd on 35 points was Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1381","type":"game","date":"2019-03-18","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 18.03.19","text":"There were 11 Members in today’s Stableford competition. 10 in the comp and one going for final card for handicap, well done Staffan. The winner was Richard Baron with 38 points, runner-up was Garry Walker with 32 points. Management from North Hill have advised me that there will be a North Hill Members Tournament very soon. I have also been approached by the group playing on wednesday and Sunday at NH to organize an event between CMSG and their group, not sure what they are called, more to follow..\n\nThis Friday as promulgated will be a STROKE event. But with the New Golf Rules it is allowable for clubs to introduce in local rules, a Modified form of Stroke and this is what we will be playing on Friday. That is, you are able to pick up after Double Par. This Friday is the Eddie Miller Memorial Trophy event, last years winner was Yung Beece.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1378","type":"event","date":"2019-03-17","venue":null,"heading":"2019 INTERNATIONAL 4 PERSON SCRAMBLE","text":"WE HAVE A FULL FIELD OF 59 PLAYERS IN 15 TEAMS AND WE CANNOT TAKE ANY MORE BOOKINGS.\n\nDUE TO BEING SUCH A BUSY DAY WITH FULL TEE TIMES WE WILL BE UNABLE TO CATER FOR GUESTS ON THE 15TH MARCH\n\nINTERNATIONAL SCRAMBLE\n\nDate: 15th March 2019\n\nTime: 9am\n\nVenue: North Hill Golf Club\n\nFormat: 4 person scramble\n\nEach Player must use 3 drives (not including par 3’s)\n\nHandicaps will be total of team divided by 8\n\nTeams: where possible all members of each team from one country. Where this is not possible an international team can be entered. ‘Trophy’ can only be won by a country or specific region, BUT the day and prizes can be won by any team.\n\nPricing:\n\nNorth Hill Members: Walking 700 Bht Carting 1000 Bht\n\nGuests: Walking 1000 Bht Carting 1400 Bht\n\nMeal: Buffet will be supplied as normal for 250 Bht each and includes soft drinks, Alcohol at bar prices.\n\nMeal is compulsory.\n\nTEAMS\n\n1.Team Australia 1 – Garry Walker, Ric Cameron, Shane James, Hadyn Patterson\n\n2. Team Kiwi 1 – Don Bishop, Craig Morris, Leon Smiler, Mike Roycroft\n\n3. Team Canada 1 (eh) – Gordon Langtry, Ralph Hamilton, Barry Otchitwa, Ted Taylor\n\n4. Team England 1 – Julian Wing, Nigel Stubbs, Jack Cooper, Kenny Jones\n\n5. Team USA 1 – Yung Beece, Joe Albright, Jeff Crostwaite, Roger Mack\n\n6. Team International 1 – Russell Banks, Christian Friis, Soren Neilson, Andrew Myhill\n\n7. Team Australia 2 – Adam Jackson, Bob Green, Neil Boyd, Michael Kuzmich\n\n8. Team S.E Asia – Mr Park, Chanitapha (Oil), Jay Jones, Mr Who\n\n9. Team USA 2 – Jack Kuzina, Randy Teisl, Bill Whitsett, Paul DeMinico\n\n10. Team Netherlands (the Dutchies) – Ans Scholten, Jan Jumelet, John de Jong, Rob Grootenhuijs\n\n11. Team International 2 – Lamyai Prasarn, Tim Walker, Richard Baron, Serge Arnaud\n\n12. Team International 3 – Aom Teisl, Ian Carr, Ian Fraser, Joe Ritter\n\n13. Team England 2 – Iain Jensen, Chris Kendall, Andy Aston, Peter Haddon\n\n14. Team International 4 – Mark Morris, David Urlwin, Lester Twigden, John Orlebeck\n\n15, Team N.America (Wheat, Corn & Hogs) – Curtis Nickel, Lawrence Nahlik, Darrell Podaima\n\nSend team names to Milton Reynolds mdr26@mail.com or message to 06 2991 2110\n\nNote: bring Thai drivers license and/or Thai resident card\n\nAs in the past this type of format has resulted in a most enjoyable golfing event with at times some surprising results. As the old worn out saying goes “A Ham and Egg combination” by team members usually results in being in the winner’s circle.\n\nIn closing we look forward to seeing our members at the 2019 International Day","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1377","type":"game","date":"2019-03-15","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 15.03.19","text":"There were 59 scheduled players and 58 showed nice and early for our International Scramble and thank you all for that. Where were you John?. Drinks on arrival, courteousy of North Hill. They did allow us to go early but our groups were so keen that they we’re all at their tee boxes and so we couldn’t announce it, but NH staff went and informed all groups already at tee boxes that we would go 10 minutes early. So away we went and all was looking good. No hold ups that I am aware of and all cards in in good time but we had to wait for NH staff to go and retrieve the nearest the pin markers because our last group failed to do so (my fault for not informing them, I guess). In the mean time food was served and it was more than we could eat and it was superb, thank you NH. The overall winners were International Team 2, Lamyai Prasern, Tim Walker, Serge Arnaud & Richard Baron with a Gross 67 net 54. In second place and winners of the International Trophy for 2019 were S.E. Asia, Mr Park, “Oil” Lachoe, Jay Jones & You Byung Chai with gross 65 net 55.13 . In Third Place were Team NZ, Don Bishop, Leon Smiler, Mike Roycroft & Craig Morris with a gross 66 Net 56. The nearest the pins were won by: Hole 2 – Chris Kendall, Hole 4 – Roger Mack, Hole 14 – David Ulwin Smith, Hole 17 – Mr. Park. Longest drive near the line was won by Curtis Nickel at 268 yards. There was also an additional prize donated by NH of hats and umbrellas won by , dare I say it, the English team with shirts, hats and flags a flying in their home colors. To the rest we have to say, pick up your game in future years and dress for the occasion. I would like to thank North Hill for their prize donations and for their overall assistance in running the competition and for the excellent buffet provided by Mix and their staff. The course, as usual, was in excellent condition.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1375","type":"game","date":"2019-03-13","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 13.03.19","text":"In a very hazy and humid Wednesday morning 8 golfers, 7 members and 1 guest, enjoyed a course in excellent condition that was more or less deserted apart from themselves. Both groups finished in just over 3 1/2 hours. Scores were very close but reflected the difficult pin positions at some holes. The winner was Mr Park with 35 points and he just pipped William Whitsett who scored 34\n\nBest wishes to all teams for the International on Friday!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1376","type":"game","date":"2019-03-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 13.03.19","text":"13 members for today’s stableford nassau round. The course in pretty good condition and has been watered heavily resulting in lush green fairways with the new greens coming along nicely, they are obviously trying hard to get it in top condition for the upcoming tournaments. Some good scores posted today with Keith Taylor taking out the front 9 with 21 points, Robert Green took out the back 9 with 20 points and coming in 1st equal overall was John De Jong and Craig Morriss with 36 points.\n\nNo game at Maejo this Friday due to the International, however we still have tee off times for 8.00 if anyone is interested\n\nKeith, John, Craig and Bob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1372","type":"game","date":"2019-03-11","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 11.03.19","text":"22 golfers today, one not in comp and one guest. Fairways dry with plenty of run, but some greens cored with very inconsistent speeds. No takers for birdie hole 16 so the pot grows. Third today with 38 points was Denise Reynolds with 38 points, second with 39 points was Ted Taylor and first with a great 40 points was Jay Jones. Well done to all and Nigel will be back from the UK for next weeks Lanna comp.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1373","type":"game","date":"2019-03-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 11.03.19","text":"10 members for today’s round in cool conditions to start with but by the 4th hole things heated up, there seemed to be a lot of smoke around despite there being some nice breeze at times. In 1st spot today was Stuart Duncan with 38 points, 2nd on 34 points was Kuzie and coming in 3rd with 33 points was Shane James","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1374","type":"game","date":"2019-03-11","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 11.03.19","text":"There were 10 members in today’s Stableford event, nine in the comp and one new member going for handicap. In first place was Leon Smiler with 36 points once again beating Tim Walker (by 1 point) who was in second place with 35 points and Soren in third but out of the prizes. Les Harvey one of our originals caused a surprise when he called in for lunch with Wow and Pim just to say hello and we wish him luck with his CT scan tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you all at the scramble on Friday.\n\nTim & Leon","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1370","type":"game","date":"2019-03-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 08.03.19","text":"12 members for today’s stableford round played in great conditions, unfortunately Jack Kuzina could only manage 9 holes and had to retire due to an injury, we all hope you get fit and are able to play in next weeks International tournament at North Hill. Some close scores posted today with Rob taking out the 1st spot and even shouting the rest of us a beer, pretty good from a Dutchman !!!!. To today’s results, in 1st place on 36 points was Rob Grootenhuijs, 5th equal with 35 points were Robert Green, Craig Morriss, Ric Cameron and Kuzie.\n\nKuzie, Rob, Craig ,Ric and Bob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1371","type":"game","date":"2019-03-08","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 08.03.19","text":"There were 25 golfers, 23 members and 2 guests, one of which was a prospective member. I might mention at this time that we have lost one of our original and senior members Phil Williams, a proud Welshman and a gentleman remembered by all who knew him, R.I.P Phil. Despite the good turnout no takers for the birdie hole #16. Some good scores on a busy course, we all had to go off the front as the club had a large group tournament coming in after us, still they looked after us very well. The winner was Leon Smiler who continues to improve with a gross 78 nett 66 and 42 points, well done to the kiwi (his first time under 80). In second place by one Stableford point, oh that missed put, was Tim Walker with 41 points. In third place was Denise Reynolds, recently recovered from a bout of Ghengie fever and showing some style coming in with 38 points. Gaining somewhat of a worthy mention and out of the prizes were Curtis Nickel and Don Bishop with 37 points. Welcome back to Haydn P who created quite a stir in after game celebrations both at the club at at the hut after. By the way there were no takers for the birdie hole, once again, now on hold until after the International tournament.\n\nSpeaking of which I must remind you all that tee-off time is 9am shotgun start. Please be there and have your team paid up and registered by no later than 8:30am as I will be closing it off at this time so that I can be ready and at my designated tee-off position for the shotgun start. North Hill have us going off holes 16,17, 18 and 1 – 6 so some of you will have to be transported out to your tee-off hole. Don’t be late! Have you booked your caddies? might be a good idea. The NH club are donating prizes for nearest the pin at Par 3’s and also a closest to the line drive. The buffet will be held in the usual place and you will pay for it on arrival with your green fees. You will be welcomed on arrival with a drink and after your round with cold towels. What a good club this is, really. Thank you Khun Sompak and Khun Oo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1368","type":"game","date":"2019-03-06","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 06.03.19","text":"10 players today, 9 members and 1 guest. Greens hard for sanding but rest of course very good. Second today was Bill Whitsett with 30 points and our winner again today was Randy Teisl with 31 points. Well done to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1369","type":"game","date":"2019-03-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 06.03.19","text":"13 members for today’s stableford round played in great conditions and with a nice cooling breeze at times. The high season has definitely finished and everyone finished in good time with no holdups. To the results, in 1st place on 36 points was Stuart Duncan, 3rd equal on 35 points were Craig Morriss and Rob Grootenhuijs.\n\nA reminder that the driving range will be closed for maintenance from the 15th March until the 20th April.\n\nRob, Smiley Stuart and Craig","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1363","type":"game","date":"2019-03-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 04.03.19","text":"15 members for today’s Strokeplay, 14 in the competition. No takers for the birdie hole which rolls over to the Presidents care for nexts weeks Stableford, on the 16th hole. Tied for third were Darrell Podaima, Ted Taylor and Jay Jones on nett 72. Second was Allan Gariano with a nett 72. Todays Champion was Milton Reynolds with a great nett 69. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1364","type":"game","date":"2019-03-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 04.03.19","text":"15 members and 14 in the competition for today’s strokeplay event. No takers for the birdie hole again so another roll over. A 3 way tie for third on nett 74, Ted Taylor, Jay Jones and Darrell Podaima. In second was Allan Gariano with a nett 72. Today’s champion was Milton Reynolds with a great nett 69. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1365","type":"game","date":"2019-03-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"04.03.2019 – Strokeplay Lanna 1+2","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1366","type":"game","date":"2019-03-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 04.03.19","text":"8 members turned up for today’s round in pleasant conditions with a nice cooling breeze. Everyone completed there respective rounds in good time with no holdups. To the results, in 1st place on 37 points was Craig Morriss, 2nd with 34 points was Jan Jumelet and coming in 3rd on 33 was Mike Roycroft.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1367","type":"game","date":"2019-03-04","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 04.03.19","text":"There were 11 members for today’s Stableford round in fine conditions on a quiet course. The winner was Russell Banks with 37 points who seemed absolutely amazed to have finished with the same ball he started the round. Tied in second place were Leon Smiler and Mr.Park with 34 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1361","type":"game","date":"2019-03-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 01.03.19","text":"12 members for today’s round in warm conditions, all had a quick round with no holdups. Ian Craig put in his last card since moving tee boxes so will have his new handicap shortly. In 1st place today with 36 points was Rob Grootenhuijs, and 3rd equal on 35 points were Craig Morriss and Stuart Duncan, well done to today’s winners and have a good weekend all","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1362","type":"game","date":"2019-03-01","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 01.03.19","text":"There were 24 golfers today, 22 members and 2 guests in a Stableford Nassau event. There were no takers for the birdie hole #16. The winner was Leon Smiler with 36 points, the front nine winner was Mr.Park with 22 points and the back nine winner was Tim Walker with 18 points. Looks like high season is on the decline with fewer on the course today and the club giving out 100 baht vouchers to be spent on the day at the drinks stops around the course. Beautiful weather and an enjoyable day on a slightly overwatered course with fast greens.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1359","type":"game","date":"2019-02-27","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchia, 27.02.19","text":"12 members today with one of these going for his final card so in the comp next week Andrzej. Winners today both with 32 points were Nigel Stubs and Roger Mack with Ian Carr third with 31 points.\n\nNigel, Ian and Roger","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1360","type":"game","date":"2019-02-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 27.02.19","text":"10 members turned up for today’s round in pleasant conditions with very little holdups. To the results, in 1st place on 35 points was Craig Morriss, 2nd with 31 points was Kuzie and coming in 3rd with 30 points was Keith Taylor\n\nJust a reminder that from now on ALL games start at 8.00\n\nKeith, Craig and Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1356","type":"game","date":"2019-02-25","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 25.02.19","text":"17 members for today’s stableford, two completing their third handicap cards. Farewell to Barry Ralston for 2 months and Kim Stogner for 3 weeks. A belated farewell to Victor Schneeweiss who played his last game last week. No takers for the birdie hole. Tied for third were Bill Whitsett and Kenny Jones with 33 points. In second was Milton Reynolds with 34 points. Today’s winner was Tim Walker with 37 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1357","type":"game","date":"2019-02-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 25.02.19","text":"9 players today all got away to an earlier than scheduled midday start. We had 1 member not in the competition, 1 entering his second card for a tee box change and Shane James sister, Pauline as a guest, rumor has it she may have lost the odd golf ball or two, but has vowed to be back Wednesday. I incorrectly stated on Friday that a player must write down his or hers own score, obviously only that as the marker, it has now been confirmed your caddie can mark down the scores. Anyone can make a mistake so it is important to agree on the front and back 9 scores and then sign the card.\n\nTo the results, in 1st place but not in the money was Jim Hopkins with 35 points, second on 34 points was Mike Roycroft and coming in 3rd on 31 points was Adam Jackson, Ric Cameron got his money back with 30 points\n\nRic,Mike and Adam","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1358","type":"game","date":"2019-02-25","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 25.02.19","text":"There were 8 members for today’s Stableford round. The winner was Ralph Hamilton with 38 points and the runner-up was Leon Smiler with 34 points. There was some discussion today about starting with a later tee-off on Mondays and I will check it out so keep your eye on the weekly schedule for next month.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1354","type":"game","date":"2019-02-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 22.02.19","text":"15 members for today’s stableford round, 1 member wasn’t in the competition due to changing from the white tee to the red and submitting his 1st card. Everyone had a pretty quick round with no holdups today, it seems the high season has ended !!. Not long now until we change our tee times to 8.00 for all games on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, starting Friday, March the 1st. To the results, in 1st place today with a fantastic score of 43 points was Ric Cameron, perfect timing for the upcoming international, (your team with love you “Ric”xxx), 3rd equal on 35 points were Craig Morriss and Stuart Duncan, well done to our winners today\n\nStuart, Ric and craig","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1355","type":"game","date":"2019-02-22","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 22.02.19","text":"There were 34 golfers today, 29 members and 5 guests in our Stableford Event going off both tees in order of arrival. No takers for the latest birdie hole on #16. There were 4 tied in first place on 39 points, Russell Banks, Leon Smiler, William Whitsett and Diane Mayo, and in 5th & 6th place tied on 37 points were Mike Pattavina and Jomo MacDermott. Well done to all concerned and thanks for the help from Yung Beece and Frank Schwarz on a very busy day.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1352","type":"game","date":"2019-02-20","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 20.02.19","text":"9 members and 1 guest for today’s strokeplay event, with two going for handicap. The first 3 ball finished in 2 hours 50 minutes on a very quiet golf course. Bill Whitsett took the birdie hole, coupled with another 2 birdie 2’s in his round. There was a 3 way tie for first between Ian Carr, Tim Walker and Nigel Stubbs. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1353","type":"game","date":"2019-02-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 20.02.19","text":"12 members today on a much quieter course and everyone finished in good time. A big welcome back to Shane James from Australia, although only for a few weeks. To the results of today’s stableford nassau round. Taking out the front 9 was Mike Roycroft with 17 points, Keith Taylor took the back 9 with a fantastic 20 points and today’s overall winner was Alex Stuart with 34 points.\n\nKeith, Alex and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1348","type":"game","date":"2019-02-18","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 18.02.19","text":"28 members and 2 guests for today’s stableford Nassau. Welcome to a new member today, Brian Poole. The birdie hole rolls over again to week 6 next week. The front nine was shared on 19 points by Bill Whitsett and Kim Stogner. The back nine was again tied with 19 points by Tim Walker and Barry Ralston. Today’s overall winner was Lamyai Praesarn with a great 39 ponts. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1349","type":"game","date":"2019-02-18","venue":"Lanna","heading":"18.02.2019 – Stableford Nassau Lanna 1+2","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1350","type":"game","date":"2019-02-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 18.02.19","text":"Only 7 members for today’s midday tee off, a much quieter course saw everyone finish in 3 and a half hours. Warm conditions today, although a nice breeze helped cool things down. To the results,\n\nIn 1st place was Jack Kuzina with 33 points, 2nd with 31 points was Mike Roycroft and coming in 3rd with 30 points was Kuzie\n\nMike, Kuzie and Jack","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1351","type":"game","date":"2019-02-18","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 18.02.19","text":"There were 8 members for today’s Stableford event. The winners were Russell Banks and Leon Smiler tied with 34 points and in third place was Richard Baron just out of the prizes. Well done all. See you again on Friday.\n\nRuss & Leon","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1346","type":"game","date":"2019-02-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 15.02.19","text":"12 members today for our stableford event, pleasant conditions with everyone completing the front 9 in good time, the back 9 was a little slower. Some good scores posted today with yet again Robert Green coming in 1st with 38 points, 2nd on 36 was Craig Morriss and Mike Roycroft in 3rd on 35 points. Well done to today’s winners and have a great weekend all.\n\nCraig,Robert and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1347","type":"game","date":"2019-02-15","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 15.02.19","text":"There were 29 members (3 going for handicap and 1 not in comp) and 2 guests in today’s Stableford event. The Birdie Hole #10 was taken out by Leon Smiler. Welcome to Aom Teisl one of the guests who joined CMSG today. The winner was Mr. Park with 40 points, in second place was Russell Banks with 36 points and tied in third place were Milton Reynolds and Randy Teisl with 35 points. Well done to all winners and contenders in today’s event on a great course in the best weather of the year.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1343","type":"game","date":"2019-02-13","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchi, 13.02.19","text":"9 members today with a new member Andrzej Krawiec (Andre) for his first card. Great conditions and our winner was Randy Teisl with 38 points and second was Milton Reynolds with 35 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1344","type":"game","date":"2019-02-13","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"13.02.2019 – Stableford Hariphunchai","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1345","type":"game","date":"2019-02-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 13.02.19","text":"A good turn out today saw 15 members tee off slightly ahead of time, cool conditions to start with however it soon warmed up, there seemed to be a lot of smoke around something we will have to get used to i guess. Some good scores today from a few of our players, in 1st place was kuzie with 40 points, 3rd equal on 35 points were Stuart Duncan and Craig Morriss. Next week we will be introducing a birdie hole, details on Monday\n\n“Smiley” Craig and Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1339","type":"game","date":"2019-02-11","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 11.02.19","text":"18 members and 2 guests for today’s stableford. A warm welcome to new member Mr You. No takers for the birdie hole so yet another roll over! Tied for 2nd were Mr Park and Nigel Stubbs with 32 points. Today;s runaway winner was Ted Taylor with 38 points. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1340","type":"game","date":"2019-02-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 11.02.19","text":"7 members for today’s midday tee off stableford event, conditions were a little warm to start with however as the day progressed things cooled off a bit much like the scores, except for Bob Green !!. Well done to Adam Jackson for getting 4 birdies today as we had a little bet with Kuzie and Bob for a beer and ended up all square. to the results\n\nIn 1st place was Bob Green with 37 points, 3rd equal was Adam Jackson and Jack Kuzina on 33 points\n\nJack, Bob and Adam","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1341","type":"game","date":"2019-02-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"11.02.2019 – Stableford Maejo","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1342","type":"game","date":"2019-02-11","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 11.02.19","text":"There were 8 members in today’s Stableford event on a relatively busy but smooth running course in superb weather conditions. The winner was Russell Banks with 38 points and the runner-up was Curtis Nickel with 34 points. Apparently red shirts are for winners. Well done to all who participated.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1337","type":"game","date":"2019-02-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 08.02.19","text":"15 members today started in cool conditions, however it didn’t take long to warm up. The course is still a little busy and waiting to tee off on most holes is still the norm. Our winners today, in 1st place was Bob Green with 34 points, in 2nd place on 33 points was Adam Jackson and coming in 3rd was Craig Morriss with 32 points\n\nCraig, Bob and Adam","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1338","type":"game","date":"2019-02-08","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 08.02.19","text":"There were 26 members (one not in comp, one going for handicap) and three guests in today’s Stableford event, all going off both tees mostly in handicap order. No takers for the birdie hole #10. The winner was Mr Park with 40 points and in second place was Leon Smiler with 38 points. Three tied for third place on 33 points were Jack Cooper, Mike Pattavina and Jomo MacDermott. Congratulations to all the winners.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1335","type":"game","date":"2019-02-06","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 06.02.19","text":"11 Members and 3 guests today and no takers for the birdie hole. The winner today was Randy Teisl with 35 points and second was Milton Reynolds with 34 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1336","type":"game","date":"2019-02-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 06.02.19","text":"11 members for today’s round. The 1st group away had a pretty quick round after the group in front of us let us through, the other 2 groups were not so lucky. Some great scores today, coming in 1st equal was R0b Grootenhuijs and Stuart Duncan both scoring 39 points, in 3rd on 36 points was John De Jong\n\nRob, Stuart and John","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1331","type":"game","date":"2019-02-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 04.02.19","text":"13 members and 2 guests for today’s strokeplay round on a much quieter Lanna course. The birdie hole remains intact for another week. Tied for third today were Bill Whitsett and Yukio Doi with a nett 76. In second was Gerald Greba with nett 71. Today’s winner with a great nett 66 and a much lower handicap, was Barry Ralston. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1332","type":"game","date":"2019-02-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"04.02.2019 – Strokeplay Lanna 1+2","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1333","type":"game","date":"2019-02-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 04.02.19","text":"7 members for today’s stableford round got off to a slightly earlier midday start, mostly due to the course being a lot quieter than previous weeks, in 1st place today was Robert Green with 35 points, second was Kuzie on 34 and coming in 3rd was Jack Kuzina on 33.\n\nDetails for the International Tournament to be held on the 15th March at North Hill are now available on the website, please get your teams organised and let Milton know asap\n\nJack, Bob and Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1334","type":"game","date":"2019-02-04","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 04.02.19","text":"There were 10 members (one not in comp) for todays Stableford round on a much quieter course. The winner was Mark Gorham with 30 points and the runner-up was Mr.Park with 29 points. No photo as Mark had to rush off immediately after the game.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1329","type":"game","date":"2019-02-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 01.02.19","text":"14 members for today’s round, 2 didn’t finish due to various reasons. We had 2 groups going off holes 1 and 10 and although those going off 10 started after us they managed to finish 30 minutes quicker. Except for one there were some pretty low scores carded today. To the results,\n\nIn 1st place was Kuzie with 39 points, 2nd with 33 points was Bob Green and in 3rd place with 31 points was Alex Stewart. Have a great weekend all\n\nAlex, Kuzie and Bob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1330","type":"game","date":"2019-02-01","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 01.02.19","text":"There were 26 members and 2 guests in the Stableford Nassau match today. This included new member Andrew Aston who joined and submitted his first card today. One DNF who completed 9 holes only. The new birdie hole #8 went off in the first week and was shared by Barry Ralston & Larry Richards, well done. The overall winner of the Nassau was Mike Pattavina with 41 points. The front nine was won by Barry Ralston with 21 points and the back nine was won by Gordon Langtry with 20 points. A great day’s golf played in beautiful weather on a wonderful course, thank you one and all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1328","type":"game","date":"2019-01-30","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 30.01.19","text":"9 members and 2 guests today. Again course was in great condition and perfect golfing weather. Winner today was Nigel Stubbs with 35 points and second with 33 points was Denise Reynolds. No takers for the birdie hole 3.\n\nMaejo; 28,01,19\n\n8 members today and 3 guests started on time, warm conditions to start with but as the day progressed the temperature dropped resulting in a pleasant afternoons golf. The bonus of teeing off at midday is the course is not so busy, so most finished in good time. To the results\n\nTied in 1st place were, Mike Pattavina and Adam Jackson with 34 points\n\n2nd on 33 points was Robert Green\n\nAdam, Bob and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1326","type":"game","date":"2019-01-28","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 28.01.19","text":"21 members and 3 guests for today’s stableford on yet another packed course. No takers for the birdie hole so it rolls over to week 3. Tied for 4th today on 34 points were Jack Cooper and Yukio Doi. There was a three way tie for first on 36 points between Peter Brown, Lamyai Prassan and Ted Taylor. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1327","type":"game","date":"2019-01-28","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 28.01.19","text":"There were 10 members in today’s Stableford round, one played only 9 holes. The winner was Curtis Nickel with 33 points and the runner-up was Leon Smiler with 31 points. Hang in there guys it can only get better.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1324","type":"game","date":"2019-01-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 25.01.19","text":"Perfect conditions today saw 12 members tee off on time with everyone finishing the front 9 in good time, the back 9 was slightly longer due to some slow groups ahead. Our winners today were Keith Taylor and Diane Mayo with 36 points and Rob Grootenhuijs coming in 3rd on 35 points. Just a reminder folks, when dropping the ball its from knee height, for me its easy enough being vertically challenged, but for those of taller statue you may have to bend down. Also, remember there is a free drop if you end up in the flower beds on holes 17 and 18. Have a great weekend all\n\nTodays winners, Rob, Diane and Keith","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1325","type":"game","date":"2019-01-25","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 25.01.19","text":"Another day on a busy course with 27 members and 3 guests in the Stableford event. Two members DNF, completing 9 holes only. Teeing off in order of arrival with the exception of visitors and the birthday group, Happy Birthday Jack Cooper, and special request groups going off last. Great weather conditions and very fast greens, not sure if that’s a compliment or a complaint. The birdie hole #9 went off to Barry Rolston, well done, new birdie hole next week. The winner today was Barry Rolston with 38 points, in second place was Leon Smiler and coming in third was Roger Mack. Well done all and thank you for your patience.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1322","type":"game","date":"2019-01-23","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 23.01.19","text":"14 members and 1 guest today, so our numbers are growing. Course is great and weather perfect. Todays winner was Roger Mack with 39 points and a three way tie for second on 35 points were Nigel Stubbs, Leon Smiler and Milton Reynolds. We will start a birdie hole next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1323","type":"game","date":"2019-01-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 23.01.19","text":"12 members and 1 guest for today’s round in great conditions, 1 unfortunately didn’t finish (me). A quieter course today meant everyone finished in good time. To the results, in first place was Robert Green with 37 points, second on 36 points was Stuart Duncan and third on 34 points was Keith Taylor\n\nStuart, Bob and Keith","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1319","type":"game","date":"2019-01-21","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 21.01.19","text":"24 members and 5 guests for today’s stableford nassau. We therefore had 6 four balls and a five ball to squeeze into 6 tee times. Two retired early. A three way tie for the front nine on twenty points, Denise Reynolds, Kim Stogner and Bill Whitsett. The bank nine was taken By Lamyai Prasaan with 21 points. Today’s overall winner was Tim Walker with 39 points. Congratulations all. No takers for the birdie hole!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1320","type":"game","date":"2019-01-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 21.01.19","text":"6 members and 1 guest turned up on a quieter course for a midday tee off. Some low scores today reflect just how tricky the greens are given some pin placements. In 1st place was Mike Pattavina with 35 points, and tied for 2nd were Adam and Jack with 31 points\n\nOur winner today. Mike Pattavina, absent were Jack and Adam","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1321","type":"game","date":"2019-01-21","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 21.01.19","text":"There were 7 members in today’s Stableford Event. The winners were Ralph Hamilton and Don Bishop tied on 33 points. Still some tricky pin placements out there today but course not as busy as it has been.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1317","type":"game","date":"2019-01-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 18.01.19","text":"13 members turned for today’s stableford round on yet again a very busy course with 200 golfers going through in the morning, unfortunately we had 1 retire due to not feeling to well. We all finished the front 9 in 2 hours, however the back nine took 2.45 and subsequently reflected the back 9 scores. Plonker of the day award goes to Andy Galway for turning up without his golf clubs !!!!\n\nTo the results, Tied for first place on 33 points was Keith and Kuzie, in second place we had a 3 way tie with Stuart, Ric and Rob on 32 points\n\nRob, Kuzie, Stuart, Keith and Ric","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1318","type":"game","date":"2019-01-18","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 18.01.19","text":"There were 23 members and 4 guests for today’s Stableford round on an extremely busy course (what’s new for High Season, we should all be used to it). Anyway 4 members DNF. There were no takers for the birdie hole #9 although apparently many went close. Yung learnt a lesson with his approach shot to a green for eagle when he saw his ball bounce on the green and assumed it then went into the water and without calling a provisional played another shot only to find his original ball in the hole when he got to the green. Always wise to call a provisional when in doubt. The winner on the day was Bill Whitsett with 42 points, in second place was Russell Banks with 36 points and in third was Garry Walker with 35 points. Well done to all who persevered on the day.\n\nGarry, Bill, Russell","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1315","type":"game","date":"2019-01-16","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 16.1.19","text":"9 Members today with a cooler morning start but good conditions. Winner today was Nigel Stubbs with 35 points and Randy Teisl was second with 32 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1316","type":"game","date":"2019-01-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 16.01.19","text":"12 members turned up today in cool conditions to start with for today’s Stableford Nassau round. Everyone managed to finish in just over 4 hours on yet again a very busy course. The winners on the front 9 were Alex and Keith with 19 points, and taking out the back 9 was Mike on 21 points. Our run away winner today was Kenny Jones with 22 points on the front and back, well done Kenny.\n\nKeith, Alex, Kenny and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1311","type":"game","date":"2019-01-14","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 14.01.19","text":"23 members and 1 guest for today’s stableford on a very busy course again. The birdie hole went in week one again, shared by Denise Reynolds and Ted Taylor yet again. Next week we will have a birdie hole that Ted cannot win!!! In third place with 35 points was Keith Taylor, tied for first were Allan Gariano and Tim Walker with 38 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1312","type":"game","date":"2019-01-14","venue":"Lanna","heading":"14.01.2019 – Stableford Lanna 1+2","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1313","type":"game","date":"2019-01-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo; 14.01.19","text":"9 players and 1 guest turned up for todays Stableford round for a midday tee off, 240 golfers went through the course today resulting in our rounds taking just over four hours to complete. It was a little warm to start with, however conditions later on were perfect on a course in great condition, although still easy to 3 putt !!!!. It was great to see Mike Pattavina and Graham Adams turn up today. To the results\n\n1st place on 36 points was Kuzie followed closely by Jack on 35 points, well done guys\n\nKuzie and Jack","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1314","type":"game","date":"2019-01-14","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 14.01.19","text":"There were 8 members and one guest with one member playing 9 holes only. Busy course in beautiful weather and all finishing in reasonable time. The winner was Mr.Park with 34 points and equal second were Leon Smiler and Camilla Dwyer with 30 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1309","type":"game","date":"2019-01-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo,11.01.19","text":"11 players in todays Stableford round in perfect conditions, the course was very busy as to be expected for this time of year however everyone finished in 4 hours or so. I would like to personally thank the outgoing committee for there work they have put in over the last few years, something even myself have taken for granted, until now !!!!!! Enjoy your “retirement” guys. To the results;\n\nIn first place was Keith on 38; second on 35 was Rob and a tie for third was Nok and Stuart.\n\nRob, Nok,Keith and Stuart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1310","type":"game","date":"2019-01-11","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 11.01.19","text":"There were 25 members and three guests on a very busy course. No takers for the birdie hole #9. The winner today was Tim Walker with 37 points, in second was Mike Pattavina with 36 points (he also generously donated an extra 200 baht to the Charity), in equal third were Roger Mack and Milton Reynolds on 33 points. Well done to all our members and guests for speedy play on a busy course. I would also like to thank Brian and Camilla for covering for me while I was away on holiday and assisting me today first day back. Thank You one and all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1307","type":"game","date":"2019-01-09","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 09.01.19","text":"After very heavy rain yesterday we played on a course in great condition. 11 members and 1 guest today. We had three winners with 37 points, Nigel Stubbs, Julian Wing and Bill Whitsett. very well done.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1308","type":"game","date":"2019-01-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 09.01.19","text":"9 members teeded off on time on a very wet course. Most finished the front 9 reasonably quickly however the second 9 was a lot slower due to groups ahead. The winner today on 38 was kuzie, second on 36 was Stuart and Rob on 35. Well done to those people\n\nStuart Kuzie and Rob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1303","type":"game","date":"2019-01-07","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 07.01.19","text":"27 members and 1 guest for today’s strokeplay round on a very full golf course. All groups completed in exactly 5 hours. The birdie hole went to Joy Gariano. Tied for third were Bill Whitsett and Allan Gariano with a nett 73. Tied for second were Kim Stogner and Kenny Jones with nett 72. Today’s runaway winner was Joy Gariano with a great nett 66, congratulations all and a great day for the Gariano Foundation!!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1304","type":"game","date":"2019-01-07","venue":"Lanna","heading":"07.01.2019 – Strokeplay Lanna 1+2","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1305","type":"game","date":"2019-01-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 07.01.19","text":"Only 7 players in todays stableford round in cool conditions. We had a tie for first with Mike and Adam on 37 points. Hope to see a few more on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1306","type":"game","date":"2019-01-07","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 07.01.19","text":"8 members today in cool conditions on a course in great condition. The course was busy, however our 2 groups finished in 4 hours. The winner today with a score of 37 points was Leon Smiler and second place on 36 points was Mr Park.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1301","type":"game","date":"2019-01-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 04.01.19","text":"This Friday (13) members all arrived on time for a orderly tee-off at our early 7:25 high season starting time. Again, another excellent day weather-wise to be spending our time on the links.\n\nRelative to the Winners:\n\n1st Place – Bob Green 34 points\n\n2nd Place- Mike Roycroft 33 points\n\n3rd Place- Alex Steward 30 points\n\nToday’s Winners Circle – Alex, Bob, & Mike\n\nLook forward to seeing everyone next week at the 2019 AGM ( Gymkhana – 6:00 PM – Thursday Jan 10, 2019)\n\n04.01.2019 – Stableford Maejo","photos":[],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/04.01.2019-Stableford-Maejo.pdf","label":"04.01.2019"}]},{"id":"r1302","type":"game","date":"2019-01-04","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 04.01.19","text":"21 Members and 7 guests for a Stableford Nassau today. Beautiful weather for golf. Busy course, however after a few hiccups the seven groups all finished in good time. Winners today with 37 points, Don Bishop and Andrew Nyhill. Front nine was won by Nigel Stubbs on 20 points, and the back nine was shared by Milton Reynolds and Neil Boyd with 17 points. Birdie hole 1 went to Milton Reynolds on the first week, however the long standing Birdie Hole on hole 6 was taken out by Nigel Stubbs and Andrew Nyhill. Just a reminder that the AGM is on the 10th of January at 6pm at Gymkhana Club.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1299","type":"game","date":"2019-01-02","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 02.01.19","text":"Happy New Year to all for our first 2019 round at Haripunchai. Cooler pleasant conditions once again. Winner today was Mr Park with 36 points, second was Milton Reynolds with 32 points and third Leon Smiler with 29 points. Hopefully see you all again next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1300","type":"game","date":"2019-01-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.01.19","text":"13 members for todays round in great golfing weather. We had a tie for 2nd on 35 points were Kuzie and Andy and todays winner was Rob on 36 points. See you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1296","type":"game","date":"2018-12-31","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 31.12.18","text":"Firstly a very Happy New Year to all our members. 11 players today for a stableford on courses 1 and 2. Lanna was very busy as expected for a holiday, with our first 3 ball following an army 6 ball. The birdie hole rolls over to next week. Tied for second were Victor Schneeweiss and Barry Ochitwa with 37 points. Overall victory went to Mark Gorham with 39 ponis. Congratulations all. See you next week, read up on the new rules!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1297","type":"game","date":"2018-12-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 31.12.18","text":"Only 7 players today in great golfing weather. In 2nd on 36 was Bob and todays winner was Kuzie with 39 points. Have a great NEW YEAR and see you all again next year !!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1298","type":"game","date":"2018-12-31","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 31.12.18","text":"8 players today for the New Years Eve game.\n\nPerfect weather for golf.\n\nThe course was reasonably busy, however our two 4 ball groups finished in under 4 hours.\n\nFirst place – Leon Smiler, Second Place – Russell Banks.\n\nHappy and Safe New Year to everyone.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1294","type":"game","date":"2018-12-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.12.18","text":"18 members and 1 guest for todays stableford round in great golfing weather. In 3rd on 33 points was John in 2nd on 35 points was Kuzie and todays winner was Jay with 38 points. Well done people. For those who we will not see on Monday have a Happy New year !!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1295","type":"game","date":"2018-12-28","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 28.12.18","text":"Another great day at North Hill under sunny skies and a cooling breeze.\n\n23 Players including 2 guests Dennis and Francis who were invited by Jomo.\n\nThe Winner today with 39 points was Neil Boyd , second was Jack Cooper with 37 points and third on 34 points was Yung Beece\n\nThe Birdie Hole #17 was won by Jack Cooper after 3 weeks, Birdie Hole #6 is still waiting.\n\nLook forward to seeing everyone back here next year.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1293","type":"game","date":"2018-12-26","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 26.12.18","text":"There were 14 members today which was very unexpected after Christmas Day. Course and weather great. Winner today with 41 points was Bill Whitsett, second Milton Reynolds with 37 points and third was Tim Walker with 33 points. Thank you all and look forward to seeing you next year.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1289","type":"game","date":"2018-12-24","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 24.12.18","text":"Seasons greetings to all our members, and welcome back to John Orlebeck. 14 members today for a stableford nassau on courses 1 and 2. The course was very busy with the first 3 ball taking four and a half hours. The birdie hole went on week one to Mark Gorham, well done. The front nine went to Victor Schneeweiss with 20 points. The back nine Allan Gariano with 18 points. Today’s overall winner was yet again Bill Whitsett with 38 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1290","type":"game","date":"2018-12-24","venue":"Lanna","heading":"24.12.2018 – Stableford Nassau Lanna 1+2","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1291","type":"game","date":"2018-12-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.12.18","text":"Only 5 players for todays stableford round in warmish conditions. In 2nd on 35 points was Jim,and todays winner was Ric on 36 points. Jim had a hole in one on 17 today, nice Christmas present, well done Jim. All have a Merry Christmas and see some of you on Wednesday. No photo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1292","type":"game","date":"2018-12-24","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 24.12.18","text":"There were 11 members in today’s Stableford event in conditions which were cool to start warming as the morning progressed. Course didn’t look all that busy but while the three ball was called through a slow group, the four balls were held up somewhat. The winner today playing to handicap was Camilla Dwyer with 36 points, tied in second were Leon Smiler and Don Bishop with 32 points. To all who are going on holidays – ENJOY, to the rest Have a Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1287","type":"game","date":"2018-12-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 21.12.18","text":"14 members for todays stableford round in great golfing weather. In 3rd on 33 points was Kuzie in 2nd on 35 was Keith and todays winner was Ric with 39 points. Well done people. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1288","type":"game","date":"2018-12-21","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 21.12.18","text":"There were 23 members and 2 guests at todays Stableford round. Lawrence Nahlik had a group out for his birthday deal, Happy Birthday Lawrence and enjoy your skiing in Japan. Once again there were no takers for the birdie holes on #17 & #6. Congratulations to Gary Cooke getting an eagle on #12. The winner today was Frank Schwarz with 40 points for his last round for about two months, happy holidays Frank. Runner-up was Gary Cooke with 37 points with that eagle, Wow, and in third place was Garry Walker with 36 points and it’s my last round until the 11 January so I would like to wish all Chiangmai Golfers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.\n\nNote: Any disputes on the course are to be dealt with by the group concerned, on the day, on the course. We are, supposedly one and all, considered to be mature adults. If it remains unresolved then it is to be reported to the captain immediately after the round. If that is unsatisfactory to one or all then it will be passed on to the committee for resolution. Any deviation from this procedure will not be considered.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1285","type":"game","date":"2018-12-19","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 19.12.18","text":"Today we had (40) members making up (20) 2-man teams for a scramble low net format. Everyone arrived on time resulting in a earlier than scheduled tee-off. Based on the large number of players coupled with Hariphunchai being a 9-hole course we had a shot-gun start from Holes 1 thru 5.\n\nAgain as the norm for Hariphunchai the course was in excellent conditions starting from the tee boxes onto the the fairways and finishing with some relatively fast greens. Weather wise it was another ideal day to be on the links.\n\nIt should be noted that except for the (4) teams going starting on Hole 5 the pace of play was on the slow side for some unknown reasons. Possibly a scramble format contributes to slower play but today some groups had to wait on every hole.\n\nThe following table list’s today results with some exceptional good scores:\n\nStandings\nTeam\nGross\nHDCP\nNet\n\n1st Place\nBill Whitsett & Tim Walker\n71\n8.25\n62.75\n\n2nd Place\nPaul DeMinico & Jomo Mac Dermott\n78\n10.25\n67.75\n\n3rd Place\nCurtis Nickel & Gary Cooke\n77\n8.25\n68.75\n\n4th Place\nDenise Reynolds & Milton\n79\n10\n69\n\n5th Place\nMr. Park & Brian Hueston\n76\n6.75\n69.25\n\nThe Happy Winners!\n\nIn closing, and based on the attendance it appears that “Scrambles” draw the largest numbers for our scheduled monthly away games. Based on this possibly we will schedule more “Scrambles” in 2019.\n\nOn more positive closing note please mark your calendar to attend the 2019 AGM meeting at Gymkhana on Thursday January 10, 2019","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1286","type":"game","date":"2018-12-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 19.12.18","text":"8 members for todays stableford round in plesant golfing conditions. We had a tie for 2nd. on 32 points was Stuart and Nok and todays winner was Kuzie with 37 points. Well done people. See you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1282","type":"game","date":"2018-12-17","venue":"Lanna","heading":"17.12.2018 – Stableford Lanna 1+2","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1283","type":"game","date":"2018-12-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.12.18","text":"7 members and 2 guests for todays stableford event. We had a 3 way tie for 1st. all on 32 points were Bob, Kuzie and Mike P. Nice to see the old captain join us for a game. See you all again on Wednesday for our 7.20 tee time. Sorry forgot the photo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1284","type":"game","date":"2018-12-17","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 17.12.18","text":"There were 15 members for today’s Stableford event and congratulations to Andrew Myhill on submitting his final card for handicap and a good round it was. The winner was Mr.Park with 42 points and a net 74 equaling the best round at North Hill by Nigel Stubbs back in October. In second place was Gary Cooke with 32 points and in third was Larry Richards with 31 points.\n\nLanna, 17.12 18.\n\n15 members for today’s stableford in bright and breezy conditions. The course was undoubtedly in the best condition I have ever known. A slow 5 ball meant the first three ball took three and a half hours. The birdie hole went to Ted Taylor, well done. We had a four way tie for first on 33 points, Denise Reynolds, Bill Whitsett, Tim Walker and Kim Stogner. Well done all!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1280","type":"game","date":"2018-12-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.12.18","text":"11 members for todays stableford nassau round in great golfing weather. Taking out the front was Alex with 19 points and the back was won by Kuzie with 18 points and todays overall winner was Andy with 39 points. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday for a noon tee time. Some may know Bill Elliott from Maejo GC and around San Sai , sad news that he passed away last night back in Perth. Rase a glass to him tonight I am sure he will appreicate it.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1281","type":"game","date":"2018-12-14","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 14.12.18","text":"there were 24 golfers today, 23 members, one going for handicap, one visitor, in a Stableford event going off on a busy course in handicap order from both front and back tees. No takers for the birdie holes on 6 and 17. The winner was Tim Walker with 40 points, runner-up was Larry Richards with 39 points and coming in third were Jack Cooper and Bill Whitsett tied with 37 points. well done to all.\n\nNOTE: After a vote by golfers present today it is now a local rule at North Hill that if your ball strikes a lighting pole you MUST replay your shot with no penalty.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1278","type":"game","date":"2018-12-12","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 12.12.18","text":"13 players today and one guest. Rain in CHiang Mai but none at Haripunchai, Cloudy and great golf weather. winner today with a great 41 points was Julian Wing (with his appologies to Nigel for next weeks Scramble) Second was Leon Smiler with 38 points, and Roger Mack 3rd with 36 points\n\nLeon, Julian and Roger","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1279","type":"game","date":"2018-12-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.12.18","text":"9 members for todays stableford event in what turned out to be great golfing weather, a few showers before the start but a dry round. We had a 3 way tie for first on 32 points were Mike, Alex and Stuart. Well done people. See you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1275","type":"game","date":"2018-12-10","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 10.12.18","text":"23 members and 2 guests for today’s stableford. The birdie hole carries over to next week. A token 4th place today for Lawrence Nahlik with 35 points. Tied for 2nd were Soren Neilson and Milton Reynolds with 37 points. Today’s winner with 39 points was Serge Arnoud. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1276","type":"game","date":"2018-12-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.12.18","text":"8 members played in todays stableford round in great golfing weather, it’s a shame the scores didn’t show that. In 2nd on 29 points was Jim and todays winner was Mike on 33 points. See you all again on Wednesday. The tee time is 7.20…….7.20. No photo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1277","type":"game","date":"2018-12-10","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 10.12.18","text":"A very good turnout for a Monday on a busy course for a change, I guess High Season is in full swing now. There were 16 in today’s Stableford round. The. winner was Camilla Dwyer with 37 points, in second was Don Bishop with 36 points and in third place was Curtis Nickel with 35 points. Well done to all concerned.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1273","type":"game","date":"2018-12-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.12.18","text":"15 members for todays stableford round in perfect golfing weather. Some good scores were turned in for a change. We had a tie for 3rd. on 35 points were Serge and Craig, in 2nd. on 38 points was Nok and todays runaway winner was Andy on 44 points. Well done people. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday for a noon tee time.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1274","type":"game","date":"2018-12-07","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 07.12.18","text":"There were 21 members for todays Stableford Nassau round, one going for handicap. Easy par threes on this course as the birdie hole #14 went off in the first week by the same person who got a hole in one on it last week, well done John Noyes. Birdie hole #6 is still up for grabs. Front nine was taken by John Noyes with 23 points, back nine was taken out by Bill Whitsett with 20 points and the overall winner was Jomo MacDermott with 40 points. Well done to all concerned.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1270","type":"game","date":"2018-12-05","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 5.12.18","text":"11 members today so numbers building, thank you. Course as usual in great condition. Winner today was Mr Park with 41 points, second Camilla Dwyer with 36 points and Tim Walker with 35 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1271","type":"game","date":"2018-12-05","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"05.12.2018 – Stableford Hariphunchai","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1272","type":"game","date":"2018-12-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.12.18","text":"10 members for todays event in plesant conditions. In 3rd on 32 Points was Larry, in 2nd on 35 was jack and todays winner was Stuart on 37 points. Well done to todays winners.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1267","type":"game","date":"2018-12-03","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 03.12.18","text":"23 members, one new member, and 1 guest for today’s strokeplay round. Welcome to new member Andy Myhill. Welcome back to Victor Schneeweiss. Three members did not complete for various reasons!! The birdie hole fell to Allan Gariano, well done. There was a share for second with a nett 72 between Denise Reynolds and Tim Walker. Today’s winner with a nett 71 was Julian Wing. Congratulations. Stableford next week. random draw.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1268","type":"game","date":"2018-12-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.12.18","text":"7 members for todays stableford event in pretty good golf conditions. In 2nd on 30 points was Randy and todays winner was Jack on 33 points. See you all again on Wednesday for a 7.20 tee time. Sorry no photo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1269","type":"game","date":"2018-12-03","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 03.12.18","text":"There were 9 members in today’s Stableford event, one going for handicap. A reversal of form for some members but a good days golf all completed in under 4 hours. The winner was Mr.Park with 37 points, runner-up was Brian Heuston with 33 points and in third was Ralph Hamilton with 32 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1265","type":"game","date":"2018-11-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.11.18","text":"11 members and 1 guest for todays stableford round in warmish conditions. We had a tie for 3rd. on 24 points was Ric and Mike in 2nd. on 29 points was Stuart and todays winner was Kuzie on 35 points. Scores not to good ! That’s golf. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday. Monday tee time is 12.24. Don’t forget Wednesday tee time is 7.20.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1266","type":"game","date":"2018-11-30","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 30.11.18","text":"There were 24 members and one guest in today’s Stableford round. One DNF. Welcome to new member Iain Jensen who joined today and did his first card for handicap. No takers again for birdie hole #6 but Lawrence Nahlik took out #4 in it’s first week, new birdie hole next week is #14. A Hole in One was scored on #14 today by John Noyes who graciously bought us all a drink after the round, well done. Some good scores in with Tim Walker taking first place with 43 points, in second was Bill Whitsett with 39 points and tied in third were Chanitapha (Oil) Laechoe and Yung Beece with 38 points. Thanks to one and all, see you again next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1262","type":"game","date":"2018-11-28","venue":"Chiang Rai","heading":"Chiang Rai Cup, 28.11.18","text":"We completed the final round of the Chiang Mai Cup at Waterford golf course or otherwise recognized as “The Augusta of the North”. Similar to the weather the last few days in the Chiang Mai area it was ideal for playing golf as we had low humidity coupled with cool breezes under sunny skies. When we arrived at Waterford we were pleasantly surprised that there was no one at the course resulting in all our groups completing their respective round in 3 1/2 hours. The condition of the course was excellent even with the greens being on the sandy side.\n\nThe results of the 2nd leg at Waterford were:\n\nMike Roycroft 41 points\n\nNok Chumarom 40 points\n\nDon Bishop 35 points\n\nJack Kuzina 35 points\n\nBased on the (2) days results from Santiburi and Waterford the winner of the Chiang Mai Cup was Mike Roycroft with a (2) round total of an impressive (80) points ( 39 at Santiburi and 41 at Waterford.\n\nThe runner-up was Nok Chumarom with (68) followed by Rob Grootenhuijs and Don Bishop both posting total scores of (65) points.\n\nTChiang Rai Cup Winners","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1263","type":"game","date":"2018-11-28","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 28.11.18","text":"11 members today with perfect golf weather and a course in a great condition. High season from next week and members walking will be 800 and 1000 with a cart, non members will be 900 and 1200 with a cart. still very reasonable prices for the course. winner today was Julian Wing with 39 points and second with Jack Cooper with 37 points after a great 23 back nine.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1264","type":"game","date":"2018-11-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.11.18","text":"8 members for our stableford comp. in great golfing weather. The results are ; a tie for 2nd on 36 points was Serge and Kuzie (Serge had 25 on the back 9) and todays winner was Stuart on 39 points. Well done people, see you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1259","type":"game","date":"2018-11-26","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 26.11.18","text":"22 members and 1 guest for today’s stableford Nassau on courses 1 and 2. The high season has started as the course was very busy. The first thyree ball was following a walking six ball but still completed in just over 4 hours. Welcome back to Yokio Doi. The birdie hole remains intact and carries over to next weeks strokeplay on courses 1 and 2. We will now not play course 3 until March as the changeover to course one can become difficult in high season. Today’s front none winner with 20 points was Julian Wing with 20, Keith Taylor took the back nine with 18 points. The overall winner was Serge Arnoud with 35 points. Congratulations to you all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1260","type":"game","date":"2018-11-26","venue":"Lanna","heading":"26.11.2018 – Stableford Nassau Lanna 1+2","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1261","type":"game","date":"2018-11-26","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 26.11.18","text":"There were 10 members for today’s Stableford round including 1 member still going for handicap. The winner today was Russell Banks with 35 points and the runner-up was Mr.Park with 31 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1257","type":"game","date":"2018-11-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.11.18","text":"11 members for todays stableford event. One slow group in front of us draged the round out. To the results; in 3rd on 34 was Rob in 2nd on 35 was Nok and todays winner was Keith with a good score of 40 points. Have a good weekend and see you all again next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1258","type":"game","date":"2018-11-23","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 23.11.18","text":"There were 20 members plus 2 guests for today’s Stableford round. Two birdie holes today #6 still waiting to be taken out but the new birdie hole #2 goes in the first week shared by Gary Cooke and Yung Beece, well done, next week will be Hole #4. More good scores today with a tie for first between William (Bill) Whitsett, Milton Reynolds and Gary Cooke on 39 points and a consolation prize for second goes to Yung Beece with 38 points.\n\nNotice: The netting on the right side of the path on the 7th hole is in fact the boundary fence and you can not get a free drop because it interferes with your swing if your ball is between the fence and the path.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1255","type":"game","date":"2018-11-21","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 21.11.18","text":"8 members today in pleasant weather on a course in good condition, except for some poor pin placements. Unfortunately I arrived at the course and realised I left my computer at home along with the cards. A good suggestion from Jack, and agreed by all was to play a stroke round. Equal first with net 73 were Jack Cooper and Bill Winslett, well done to you.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1256","type":"game","date":"2018-11-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 21.11.18","text":"This Wednesday we had a good turn out as (14) members and (3) guests were present at Maejo for another Stableford Competition. Relative to the weather conditions it was a good day for golf as we had cool conditions on the front nine with slightly warmer temperature as we completed our back nine holes. Most groups completed their respective rounds in (4) hours or less.\n\nNow for the results:\n\nFirst Place: Andy Galwey (39) points\n\nSecond Place: Mike Roycroft (37) points\n\nThird Place: We had a tie with (34) points each being shared by Ric Cameron and Craig Morriss\n\nThe Winner’s Circle: Ric, Andy, Craig, & Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1253","type":"game","date":"2018-11-19","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 19.11.18","text":"This Monday we had (21) members and (2) guests teeing off on Lanna Courses 3 & 1. Everyone was on time subsequently having an on schedule and orderly tee off. Relative to the weather, the playing conditions were ideal on the front nine holes (Course 3) and turning somewhat warmer on the back nine (Course 1). It also should be mentioned that each week the course conditions ( fairways and greens ) seems to improve making the golfing experience at Lanna more enjoyable.\n\nToday Winners are as follows:\n\n1st Place: Keith Taylor (38) stableford points\n\n2nd Place: shared by Mark Gorham & Serge Arnaud (36) points\n\n3rd Place: Soren Nielson (34) points\n\nToday’s Winners: Soren,Mark,Keith,Serge","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1254","type":"game","date":"2018-11-19","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 19.11.18","text":"There were 11 members for today’s Stableford round. Virtually empty course, coolish morning start but turning very humid. Some great scores even though or maybe because the front 9 greens had been sanded. Leon Smiler was the winner with 41 points, in second with 39 points was Russell Banks and tied for third but out of the prizes was “Nok” Chumarom, Mr.Park and Garry Walker with 38 points. Well done to all who participated.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1251","type":"game","date":"2018-11-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.11.18","text":"13 members for our stableford comp today in what started out in great conditions but soon changed when the fog lifted…warm then HOT ! The results are, in 3rd on 36 points was Kuzie, in 2nd on 37 points was Stuart and todays run away winner was Nok with 41 points. Well done to our winners. Hope to see a few more on Monday for our 12 noon tee off. Have a good weekend !","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1252","type":"game","date":"2018-11-16","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 16.11.18","text":"There were 22 members and 2 guests for todays Stableford Round. Two members were submitting. cards for handicap Neil Boyd and Tim Walker putting in his final card today. Welcome back to Jeff Crosthwaite and now a North Hill Member. No takers for the birdie hole #6 which will now remain until some lucky punter jags it and we will start a new birdie hole as well next week probably one of the par threes. The Winner today was Frank Schwarz with 36 points, in second was Garry Walker with 34 points and third was Gary Cooke with 33 points. Well done one and all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1249","type":"game","date":"2018-11-14","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 14.11.18","text":"5 Players today in great conditions with high humidity. Appologies from Brian and Camilla as Brian has ripped off his big toe nail so hopefully a quick heal. Please come and join us at this great course to increase our numbers. Winner today was Bill Whitsett with 36 points and second Milton Reynolds with 33 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1250","type":"game","date":"2018-11-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.11.18","text":"13 members and 12 finishing, we had a casualty but nothing serious. The temperature was good but the humidity was severe. To the results; a tie for second place on 35 was Mike and Laymai and todays winner was Stuart on 38 points, well done people. I forgot to take the photo, sorry about that. See you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1247","type":"game","date":"2018-11-12","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 12.11.18","text":"Even with the early morning torrential rains prior to our scheduled tee off (16) members arrived at Lanna for a stableford competition on courses 1 & 2. The rains stopped approximately (10) minutes prior to our tee-off and we completed our round under cloudy skies with some cool breezes. Today the course was wet in some locations but overall it was in excellent conditions for all other aspects of the course.\n\nConcerning today’s winners the #10 birdie hole was won by Mark Gorham by sinking a 10 foot put for birdie.\n\nRelative to the Stableford results we had a 3-way tie for 1st place with (35) points each being shared by John Noyes, Jack Cooper & Soren Nielson. Alone in 2nd place today with (34) points was Allan Gariano. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nToday’s Winners Circle\n\nNext Monday at Lanna is another Stableford format on course 1 & 3.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1248","type":"game","date":"2018-11-12","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 12.11.18","text":"There were 9 Members and 4 guests for the Stableford Event today with overcast and cool conditions just great for golf. We had 1 member DNF. The winners were Camilla Dwyer and Mr. Park both tied with 35 points next and out of the prizes was Garry Walker with 33 points. Our guests from Australia absolutely loved the course. We also signed up a new member today Neil Boyd from Perth who also has become a member of North Hill and submitted his first card for Handicap so a big welcome to him.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1245","type":"game","date":"2018-11-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.11.18","text":"A good roll up today with 17 members and 4 guests for our stableford round. Our guests donated 400 baht to the charity which was much appreicated. To the results, in 3rd. on 34 points was Ric and a tie for first place on 36 points was Nok and Stuart. Well done to todays winners. DON’T FORGET ALL MONDAYS FROM NOW ON IS A 12 NOON START. Have a good weekend and see you all again next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1246","type":"game","date":"2018-11-09","venue":"North Hill","heading":"NorthHill, 09.11.18","text":"There were 21 members for todays Stableford Round. No takers for the birdie hole #6 but well done to Frank Schwarz getting 3 birdies in his round. The winner today was Bill Whitsett with 40 points, in second was Roger Mack with 38 points, and tied in third place was Brian Heuston and John Noyes with 36 points (don’t forget to pay your food bill John!). The CMSG guest rate is now 1.000 baht for the high season and no food voucher.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1243","type":"game","date":"2018-11-07","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 7.11.18","text":"Only 5 members today, a few regulars obviously at Gymkhana. Conditions were very good, not too hot but the scores did not reflect this. Winner today as usual lately was Nigel Stubbs with 30 points and equal second Yung Beece and Milton Reynolds with 27 points believe it or not!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1244","type":"game","date":"2018-11-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo,07.11.18","text":"11 members and 4 guests from Australia joined us today for a stableford round. The weather is getting better by the day. In 3rd. place on 35 points was Rob, in 2nd on 36 points was Ric and our winner was Mike on 37 points. Well done people. As of Monday the 12th. our tee time at Maejo is 12 noon (ONLY MONDAYS) or there about. Wednesday and Friday will still be 8 am till the end of the month. See you all again Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1240","type":"game","date":"2018-11-05","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 3 & 1, 05.11.18","text":"23 members and 1 guest for today’s stroke event on courses 3 and 1. The birdie hole remains intact and carries over to hole 10 next week. Some good scoring today. A 4 way tie for third on nett 71 between Julian Wing, Peter Brown, Jay Jones, Ashley Kim Singh. Second was Barry Ralston on 70 but today’s runaway winner was Lamyai Prasarn with a nett 65. Congratulations all. For the next two weeks the President will be in charge as I take a well earned break!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1241","type":"game","date":"2018-11-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.11.18","text":"9 members for todays stableford round in great golfing weather. In 3rd. on 31 points was Stuart and a tie for 1st. on 32 points was Kuzie and John. Not great scores but that is how it goes. I think our Mondays at Mae Jo will be noon tee off as of the 12th. but will confirm on Wedesday.\n\n2018 Awards Dinner\n\nWe held our annual awards dinner last evening at the Imperial Ping Hotel in Chiang Mai with a scheduled kick-off time of 6:00 PM. The weather for this evening event could not have been any better as we had cloudless skies and relatively cool temperatures. This year we held the event on the outdoor courtyard and it was a unanimous agreement among the members present that the hotel staff again, did an outstanding job relative to the table arrangements, decorations, flowers etc. We opened the buffet that included a full array of courses coupled with an large assortment of deserts at 6:30 PM. We are most positive that no one went home hungry. Lastly, the waiter & waitress staff made sure everyone’s glass was was replenished with their choice of wine or beer.\n\nUpon completion of the dinner we then announced the winners of the 2018 annual tournament as follows:\n\nHole-In-One Category\n\nDecember 2017 – hole 17- Maejo– Rob Grootenhuijs\n\nOctober 10, 2018 – hole 2 -Maejo Michael Kuzmich\n\nHigh Stableford Female Division\n\nRunner up – tie with 108 points – Dao Beece & Chanitapha (Oil) Laechoe\n\n2018 Winner – First Place with 114 points- Noi Taylor\n\nLow Gross Recognition Award\n\nRunner – up with (256) gross score -Graham Adams\n\nWinner & Club Champion – with (239) gross score- Randy Teisl\n\nHigh Stableford Men’s Division\n\nRunner up with 108 Points – Ian Carr\n\nFirst Place with 110 Points – Randy Teisl\n\n2018 Player of the Year\n\nRunner-up with 318 points: Mike Roycroft\n\nPlayer of the Year – Nigel Stubbs – with 331 points\n\nThe following are photos of the above listed winners receiving their respective trophies:\n\nRob and Kuzie receiving their Hole-in One Awards\n\nDao Beece Stableford Runner-Up Female Division\n\nNoi Taylor (2018) First Place Stableford Female Division\n\nLow Gross Runner-up Graham and 2018 Club Champion Randy\n\nIan runner-up Stableford and Mike Runner-up Player of the Year\n\nRandy accepting his First Place Stableford Trophy\n\n2018 “Player of the Year” Nigel accepting his award","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_3562-225x300.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_3562.jpg","caption":""},{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_3564-225x300.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_3564.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r1242","type":"game","date":"2018-11-05","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 05.11.18","text":"There were 7 members for today’s Stableford Round. The winner was Camilla Dwyer with 32 points and Leon Smiler in second place with 30 points. Extremely good weather on a course in excellent condition with fast greens (11 on the stimpmeter) and yet points are hard to come by, perhaps the new index? Who knows, well done everyone.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1238","type":"game","date":"2018-11-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.11.18","text":"13 members and 1 guest for todays stableford round in perfect golfing weather. In 3rd. place on 33 points was Kuzie in 2nd. on 34 points was Keith and todays winner was Nok on 35 points. Well done to todays winners. Our tee times are 8 am through November but just waiting for the go ahead from Mae Jo to have a Monday 12 ish tee time, as soon as I know I will post it here. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1239","type":"game","date":"2018-11-02","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 2.11.18","text":"There were 19 golfers, 18 members and 1 guest playing in today’s Stableford Nassau round. Perfect weather for golf. There were no takers for the Birdie hole #6. The winner of the front nine was Don Bishop with 22 points, the back nine was taken out by Camilla Dwyer with 19 points and the overall winner with a great round and 38 points was Nigel Stubbs. A worthy mention goes to Leon Smiler with 37 points but out of the prizes because it was Nassau and the golfer of the day goes to to Denise Reynold who sank a monster putt for birdie on hole 17 from the very back of the green, down hill to the very front of the green with the hole on the slope, great shot.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1236","type":"game","date":"2018-10-31","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 31.10.18","text":"7 Members today with cooler conditions. Course as usual in great shape, those of you who have not played Haripunchai give it a go. A little different with some wind. Todays winners were Mr Park and Milton Reynolds both with 34 points third was Bill Whitsett with 32 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1237","type":"game","date":"2018-10-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 31.10.18","text":"8 members played stableford today in perfect golf conditions. We had a 3 way tie 2nd all on 28 points were John, Jay and Mike and todays winner was Ric on 34 points. Well done to our winners. Our Tee times are still 8am till the end of November. I have also been asked by quite a few members to have a 12 noon tee time on Mondays only and will let you know if this can happen.\n\nJohn, Ric and Mike.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1234","type":"game","date":"2018-10-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 29.10.18","text":"12 members played on Monday in a stableford round. The results are a follows; 3rd place went to Stuart on 35 in 2nd was Craig on 38 and the winner was Randy on 39 points. Well done to the winners. No photo as I was not there.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1235","type":"game","date":"2018-10-29","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 29.10.18","text":"There were 10 golfers for todays stableford round, 8 members in the comp and 2 guests. The winner today was Russell Banks with 35 points and the runner-up was Milton Reynolds with 34 points. The only comments today were about how hot it was, but mainly by the visitors who despite this had a good round. But it was apparent that there were a few sore heads around following Soren’s birthday party.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1232","type":"game","date":"2018-10-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.10.18","text":"I was in Laos for the pissheads so the only thing I can say is there were 5 members in the comp. today. Thus no photo as well.\n\nLanna, 29,10.18\n\n15 members and 1 prospective new member, Tim Walker, for today’s stableford on courses 1 and 2. The course was very quiet and we had a virtually free run in pleasant conditions. The bridie hole carries over to hole 1 on course 3 for next weeks strokeplay event. High season prices start next week, 850 baht walking or 1,450 baht with cart. In 3rd today was Bill Whitsett with 33 points, sharing first place were Ted (the white) Taylor and Nigel Stubbs with 34 points. Congratulations all.\n\nApologies for the photo, Australian took it!!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1233","type":"game","date":"2018-10-26","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 26.10.18","text":"There were 21 golfers today, 20 members and one ex member, Mr B returned from Denmark but going back home tomorrow a short visit to buy property apparently. One DNF after 9 holes today. there were no takers for the birdie hole #6. The course was busy but our longest group were 4.5 hours. Some good scores with Nigel bettering his course record with 41 points and taking top honours, in second place was Curtiis Nickel with 38 points and tied in third place were Mr.Park and Roger Mack with 37 points. Well done to all. Just a reminder to all that check in is at least 30mins before tee-off time and also that polo shirts are required dress, not round neck shirts. Next Friday at 6pm there is once again a chipping contest on the 9th green with prizes and food stalls.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1231","type":"game","date":"2018-10-24","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 24.10.18","text":"7 players turned up today expecting some rain, but we had a rain free round in good conditions, very little water on the course which is remarkable with the amount of rain. The winner today was Mr Park with 36 points and second was Nigel Stubbs with 33 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1230","type":"game","date":"2018-10-19","venue":"North Hill","heading":"2018 Annual Tournament, 19.10.18 North Hills","text":"We completed the 4th and final round of the 2018 Annual Tournament with (35) members and (1) guest. Similar to the past legs everyone showed up on schedule resulting in an orderly and earlier tee-off.\n\nRelative to the weather it was on the hot side without any cooling off breezes but luckily most groups completed their respective round under (4) hours. As usual for North Hills the greens were fast and the overall conditions of the course excellent.\n\nThis 4th leg produced some good scores as listed below:\n\n1st Place with 39 Points Dao Beece\n\nWe had a 3-way tie for 2nd place with (35) points each being shared by the following:\n\nGraham, John, & Lawrence\n\nSpecial Prize Closest to the Beer Box donated by North Hills Golf Course\n\nAdam winner of the Beer Box\n\nClosest to the Pin Winners:\n\nAll modeling their new Golf Hats that were donated by North Hill Golf course\n\nDenise, Graham, Adam, & Gary\n\nIn closing we look forward to seeing everyone at the “2018 Awards Dinner” being held at the Imperial Ping Hotel on November 3, 2018 with a starting time of 6:00 pm","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1229","type":"game","date":"2018-10-17","venue":"Gold Canyon","heading":"2018 Annual Tournament, 17.10.18 Arititaya (Gold Canyon)","text":"For the 3rd leg of our 2018 annual tournament we had 41 members all show up on schedule for a most orderly start. This legs start was basically a partial shot gun order from tee box 1 thru to tee box 6. None of our members had any problems on when to start for at 9:00 the course staff lit off a high explosive bang initiating the shot gun start.\n\nToday the weather was mostly sunny as we played under very hot conditions with very little light breezes as we were in, as the course name states, a Canyon. For reference most of the group thought the course was in excellent conditions coupled with some of the greens being difficult to read at times.\n\nRelative to the winners it appears that the 3rd leg was on comprised only of females as the ladies captured all the prizes.\n\nThe order of finish is as follows:\n\nFirst Place: Diane Mayo 40 stableford points\n\n2nd Place: Prajat Bacchi 39 points\n\n3rd Place: Shared by Chanitapha (Oil) Laechoe, Pranee Buckley, & Jum Jim Walker – 38 points\n\n4th Place: Shared by Noi Taylor and Jay Jones – 37 points\n\nCongratulations goes out to all of today’s winners- Well Played!!\n\nWe apologize for some confusion in announcing today’s winners as the totals were inadvertently entered in error. Possibly, members should verify their results, and if not asking too much, be more legible when putting down the scores prior to submitting their final score cards!\n\nIn conclusion it was another great day on the links followed by some light refreshments afterwords.\n\nWe look forward to seeing our members compete for the last leg of our tournament at North Hills this coming Friday October 19, 2018.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1226","type":"game","date":"2018-10-15","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 15.10.18","text":"An empty Lanna course 3 and 1 for today’s stableford. The first group completed in under three hours, where the second group went, who knows!!! The birdie hole remains intact for next weeks event on courses 1 and 2, hole 10. Some better scoring today on a much drier course. In third was Nigel Stubbs on 35 points. Second was Keith Freeman on 36 pooints, but today’s winner was Peter Brown with 37 points. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1227","type":"game","date":"2018-10-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.10.18","text":"10 members for todys stableford round in very warm conditions. Glad to say the course is now back to normal. In 3rd on 35 points was Andy and we had a tie for first place on 36 was Mike and Ric. Well done to Todays winners. Again we have our tee times on Wednesday at Mae Jo for those not in the annual comp. for those that wish to play.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1228","type":"game","date":"2018-10-15","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 15.10.18","text":"There were 8 members in today’s Stableford round. Very hot conditions. The winner was Leon Smiler, who is back on the white tees again, with 33 points and three birdies I might add. In second place was Denise Reynolds with 32 points and two birdies. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1224","type":"game","date":"2018-10-12","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 12.10.18","text":"There were 8 golfers at the course today for a stableford event. Seven members and 1 guest, welcome back to Graham Best who had a marvelous day on the course with 46 points even though he had not played it since it was a 9 hole mezzanine course. Anyway the result for the day for the members was the winner being Brian Heuston just back from his Aussie trip back home coming in with with 36 points and the runner-up was Jayjay Walker with 32 Points. We did have one DNF. No problems for us but there were a lot of people on the course and in the restaurant today an obvious sign that the high season has begun in earnest. The manager has stated that for the month of November only, anyone returning to Chiang Mai via airplane and seated on the left hand side of the plane and snapping a photo of the North Hill Golf Course and presenting the said photo to the club will be awarded a NH golf cap.\n\nJayjay & Brian","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1225","type":"game","date":"2018-10-12","venue":"Royal Chiang Mai","heading":"Annual Tournament @ Royal Chiang Mai 12.10.18","text":"This Friday at Royal we had (45) players all arriving on time for a earlier than scheduled tee-off time. After some heavy rains the days before our match today we played under partly sunny skies with a few slight breezes to help cool things down a bit. The general consensus was that the fairways and the greens for the most part were in good condition but 80-90% of all the bunkers were full of water.\n\nRegardless we all ( at least the majority) had another good day on the links.\n\nRelative to the results please not the following:\n\nClosest to the Pin:\n\nHole 3- Barry Ralston (2 feet 4 inches) Yes he made a birdie!\n\nHole 6- Randy Teisl (9 feet 6 inches) No he did not make the birdie!\n\nHole 11-Jack Cooper (1 feet 2 inches) Yes he made a birdie!\n\nHole 17-Jack Kuzina ( 7 feet 1 inch) No he did not make a birdie!\n\nStableford Results:\n\n4-way tie for 1st place with (39) points\n\nJack Kuzina\n\nJack Cooper\n\nRandy Teisl\n\nAshley Kim Sing\n\nRandy, Jack K, Ashley. & Jack C\n\nHats off to all of the Above Winners:\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday October 17th at Arititaya for the 3rd leg of our 2018 Annual Tournament.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1222","type":"game","date":"2018-10-10","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 10.10.18","text":"Wonderful results at Haripunchai today. Nigel Stubbs was first with 27 points, Milton Reynolds second with 24 points and Denise Reynolds third with 23 points. The reason for this is that there was 3 players today. Wind and rain came up in the second nine holes. Never mind we put it down to annual tournament and our handicaps possibly going out, but unintentional by all three.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1223","type":"game","date":"2018-10-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo 10.10.18","text":"11 members played our stableford nassau round today in warmish conditions. The rain started just as we finished but it didn’t last long. Taking out the front was Mike on 18 points the back was won by Kuzie on 19 pointa and todays overall winner was Adam with 37 points. Kuzie had a hole in one on the 2nd. hole. Well done to todays winners. We still have tee times at Mae Jo on Friday for those who are not playing in the annual at Royal.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1221","type":"game","date":"2018-10-08","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Annual Tournament @ Lanna, 08.10.18","text":"Today at Lanna we kicked off the first leg of the 2018 CMSG Annual tournament. We had (51) members all teeing off the 1st tee box on schedule as the result of most of the membership arriving on time for this orderly start. Relative to the weather we played under clear skies with some intermittent clouds and light breezes, although at times on the hot side, it could be classified as ideal conditions for playing a round of golf. The pace of play was good considering the size of our group as we all completed our respective round in (4) hours +/- a few minutes.\n\nConcerning the results we had some extremely good scores posted as noted by the following:\n\n1st Place: We had a tie with (44) stableford points being shared by Noi Taylor and Barry Ralston\n\n2nd Place: Goes to Ian Carr with (40) stableford points\n\n3rd Place: Was won by Chanitapha (Oil) with (39) points\n\nCongratulations goes out to the today’s winners for posting these impressive scores!\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone at the 2nd leg of our tournament scheduled a Royal Chiang Mai golf resort on Friday October 12th with a starting tee-off time of 9:00 am. As previously reported, the awards for this leg of the tournament will be handed out at the “19th Hole Restaurant” located off route 121 in Sansai. This restaurant is approximately a 20-25 minute drive from the golf course and is basically on the home route for the majority of our players. For reference a map will be provided prior to the start of Friday’s round.\n\nAs announced today at Lanna the order of play at Royal CM will be based on high handicap first!\n\nPlease note that at Royal Chiang Mai we will be teeing off from both Tee Box 1 and Tee Box 10. Based on this we will have (7) groups teeing off on Tee Box 1 and (6) groups going off of 10. This will shorten the wait substantially as compared to Lanna as we all had to tee off #1\n\nAlso be advised that due to teeing off by handicap order ( highest first ) you may be paired with the same members that you played with at Lanna!\n\nIn closing, we request that all players show up at least (30) minutes prior to the 9:00 am scheduled tee-off time!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1219","type":"game","date":"2018-10-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.10.18","text":"12 members joind us today for our stableford event in warm conditions. The results are as follows; 3rd. place on 30 points was Keith in 2nd. on 31 points was Rob and todays winner on 33 points was Lamyai. Well done to todays winners. The course is back to normal after many weeks of impossible rough ! Have a good weekend and see you all again next week. We still have tee times at Mae Jo on Monday for those not playing in the annual comp. at Lanna.\n\n05.10.2018 – Stableford Maejo","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1220","type":"game","date":"2018-10-05","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 05.10.18","text":"There were 22 Members at today’s Stableford Nassau event, 21 in the competition and one scratched the back nine score card. There were no takers for the birdie hole #6 again. Some good scores in for the first four. The results for the Nassau were front nine winner was Russell Banks with 23 points, back nine winner was Milton Reynolds with 21 points and the overall winner was Leon Smiler with 40 points. Gary Cooke also did well with 37 points but just outside the prizes. Well done everyone and see you all again at the Annual on Monday at Lanna. Farewell to Hayden leaving tomorrow, thank God, and above all else just enjoy your golf, what else would you be doing in Chiang Mai.\n\nMilton, Leon, Russell","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1217","type":"game","date":"2018-10-03","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 3.10.18","text":"8 players turned up today hoping for no rain, and we had a totally dry round. Winner today with a great 41 points was Mr Park, just in time to drop his handicap for next week. Equal second with 34 points were Nigel Stubbs and Milton Reynolds. We will be at Haripunchai next week the 10th, BUT NOT ON 17TH due to the CMSG Annual tournament. So all come to Haripunchai between Monday and Friday tournament games on Wednesday the 10th. Love to see you here.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1218","type":"game","date":"2018-10-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.10.18","text":"Only 5 players for tdays stableford round. No rain and the course is back to normal, which is great ! In 2nd on 36 points was Ric and todays winner was Andy on 40 points. Well done to todays winners. See you again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1214","type":"game","date":"2018-10-01","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 01.10.18","text":"24 members today for a strokeplay event on courses 3 and 1. A very slow back nine as we followed a V.I.P. group. Welcome back to Paul Deminico and Joe Ritter. Congratulations to Soren Neilsen who won the birdie hole after several weeks. If you have yet to enter the annual tournament please email Jack Kuzina a.s.a.p. Some good scoring today, tied for third were Milton Reynolds and Allan Gariano. In second was Jack Cooper with a nett 70, but today’s overall winner was Denise Reynolds with a nett 68. Congratulations on your handicap cut before the tournament 555. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1215","type":"game","date":"2018-10-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.10.18","text":"10 members for todays stableford round in warm conditions. The results are as follows; in 3rd on 32 points was Jack in 2nd on 35 points was Stuart and todays runaway winner was Dianne on 42 points. Well done to todays winners. Hope to see you all again on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1216","type":"game","date":"2018-10-01","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 01.10.18","text":"Only 5 members for today’s STROKE round and I can tell you it is not a popular format at North Hill, lots of lost balls and one out of the comp for not finishing one hole. A good point was made not to have our stroke event on the same day as other courses for those who do not like stroke events and in future I will try to comply with that request if we ever play it again. The winner today was Russell Banks Net 76 and the runner=up was Garry Walker Net 84. Next Monday is the Annual comp at Lanna but a few not playing in the comp will be playing at North Hill so yes there is a booking.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1212","type":"game","date":"2018-09-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.09.18","text":"12 players for todays stableford event in very, very warm conditions. The course is just about back to normal as far as the rough goes. To the results: in 3rd on 31 points was Stuart in 2nd on 33 points was Kuzie and todays winner on 35 points was Ric. Well done to todays winners. Have a great weekend and GO STORM !!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1213","type":"game","date":"2018-09-28","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 28.09.18","text":"Sorry for the late report, “H” & Mark led me astray once again. Good turn out today with 25 golfers, 24 members and one ex member who rejoined today, welcome to Joe Ritter who hasn’t played with us since 2012. Also welcome back to Frank after his holidays but off again very soon. Stableford round in order of arrival saw 7 groups go off both tees. No takers for the birdie hole #6 once again. The winner was Gary Cooke with 40 points, runner up was Garry Walker with 39 points (bugger!) and in third place a triple tie with 37 points were Chanitapha (Oil), Yung Beece & Curtis Nickel. Well done to all concerned.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1210","type":"game","date":"2018-09-26","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 26.09.18","text":"14 members turned out today which is a great number for us. Very warm and the course is in wonderful condition. In third place with 36 points was Lawrence Nahlik, second was Milton Reynolds with 37 points and a great 40 points for our winner Bill Whitsett.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1211","type":"game","date":"2018-09-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.09.18","text":"10 members for todays stableford round in very warm conditions. In 3rd place on 31 points was Craig in 2nd on 32 was Kuzie and todays winner was Rob on 33 points. Hope to see you all again on Friday. Sorry no photo…again !!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1207","type":"game","date":"2018-09-24","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 24.09.18","text":"16 members for today’s stableford on courses 1 and 2. 13 in the competition and one completing his third handicap card. The birdie hole again remains and will be on hole 1 for next weeks strokeplay event on courses 3 and 1. There was a three way tie for first today between Bill Whitsett, Lawrence Nahlik and Keith Freeman (again)! Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1208","type":"game","date":"2018-09-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.09.18","text":"Only 7 again for todays round of stableford. Give it another week and the course should be back to some form of normality. In 2nd was John on 25 points…yes 25 and todays winner on 32 points was Kuzie. Hope to see a few more faces on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1209","type":"game","date":"2018-09-24","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 24.09.18","text":"Only 5 in todays Stableford event. A big Thank You to Milton for kicking the group off while I went to Immigration. The winner today was Denise Reynolds with 38 points having finally got used to her new clubs and just missing out last week. A real family affair with husband Milton coming in second with 35 points. Hot hot out there again and well done to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1205","type":"game","date":"2018-09-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo,21.09.18","text":"Only 6 members today for our stableford comp in very sticky and warm conditions. In 2nd place was Jack on 28 points and todays winner on 33 points was Kuzie. No photo as the winners did not want one ! Have a good weekend and see whoever on Monday. Go STORM !!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1206","type":"game","date":"2018-09-21","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 21.09.18","text":"There were 16 members for today’s Stableford event. One still going for handicap and One “DNF”. No takers for the birdie hole #6 but plenty of birdies on the day. Fine weather but hot out there today, what’s new. Welcome back to Haydn Patterson who managed to make it for drinks after the game having just come in from the darker nether regions of Africa and will probably join us next week. The winner on the day and one of our regular prize winners was Leon Smiler with 39 points, coming in second was Christian Friis with 37 points and in third place finally finding a bit of form was Bill Whitsett with 35 points. Well done all and have a good weekend.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1203","type":"game","date":"2018-09-19","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 19.09.2018","text":"There were seven players today, cooler conditions. As ever course in great condition. For those interested you can now book caddies at Haripunchai. Winner today was Nigel Stubbs with 37 points and CMSG course record of 79 and second was Christian Friis with 34 points. Well done.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1204","type":"game","date":"2018-09-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 19.09.18","text":"9 members for todays game of stableford and one puting in his card for handicap making 10 players. Good to see Garry , Leon and Roger come over for a hit. The rough is still dynamite ! The scores again reflected the difficulty of the course. In 2nd on 31 points was Jack and todays winner was Ric on 34 points. Well done to todays winners. I again forgot to take the photo…..sorry guys but you all know what they look like……55555.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1200","type":"game","date":"2018-09-17","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 17.09.18","text":"16 members today for a stableford on courses 3 and 1 in much drier course conditions than last week. The birdie hole again carries over to hole 1 on course 2 for next week’s stableford. We wish Kim Stogner safe travels for his 4 week trip to America. Tied for second on 34 points were Keith Freeman and Barry Ralston. The overall winner was Bob Green with 36 points, congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1201","type":"game","date":"2018-09-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.09.18","text":"Only 8 brave souls attended today.The rough is still out of control ! The scores were a reflection of that, in 2nd on 28 points was Dianne and todays winner was Jack with 31 points ….yes you read it correctly, 28 and 31. What more can one say?","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1202","type":"game","date":"2018-09-17","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 17.09.18","text":"There were 7 members today and a big welcome back to John Upex qualifying for handicap. A bit hot out there today but some great scores. Tied in first were Mr.Park and Ralph Hamilton both coming in with 38 points beating Denise Reynolds out of a prize on 37 points. Milton would like everyone to know he finally completed a round on this course without losing a ball. Well done to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1198","type":"game","date":"2018-09-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.09.18","text":"The magical 9 again today !! The stableford results are as follows, in 2nd on 34 was Stuart and todays winner was Dianne on 36 points, welldone to todays winners have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1199","type":"game","date":"2018-09-14","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 14.09.18","text":"There were 24 golfers for today’s Stableford round beginning with overcast conditions and clearing to sunshine, humidity and hot, hots hot. No takers for the birdie hole although plenty were on the green with a chance. Some good scores with Lawrence Nahlik coming home with 38 points to beat all contenders and take first place. Tied in second were Milton Reynolds and Yung Beece both with 37 points. Also a group of three coming in next with 36 points and playing to handicap but unfortunately out of the prizes. We would like to all wish Roscoe Butler the very best for his upcoming back operation and hope he has a swift recovery. Also welcome back to Gary Cooke who will be with us till the New Year. See you all again real soon.\n\n14.09.2018 – Stableford North Hill","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1196","type":"game","date":"2018-09-12","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 12.09.18","text":"Only 9 members today for a stableford in bright sunshine but a pleasant breeze. Second was Roger Mack with 33 points. In first was Ian Carr with 34 points. Congratulations.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1197","type":"game","date":"2018-09-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.09.18","text":"The magic 9 again for todays round of stableford. In 3rd was Jack on 30 points in 2nd on 32 was Keith and todays winner was Randy with 34 points. They are slowly getting through the rough but have a way to go ! Hope to see a few more on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1194","type":"game","date":"2018-09-10","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 10.09.18","text":"13 members for today’s stableford on courses 1 and 2. Welcome to a new member, Mark Gorham. The birdie hole again rolls over to hole 1 on course 3 for next week’s stableford. Again tough scoring today. In third was Bob Green on 32 points. Joint first were Lawrence Nahlik and Keith Freeman with 33 points. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1195","type":"game","date":"2018-09-10","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 10.09.18","text":"There were 6 members for today’s Stableford event. Lift, clean & place on fairways after yesterday’s torrential rain but the course held up pretty well. Hot and Humid conditions didn’t upset our winner though with Leon Smiler coming home with 39 points. In second place with 35 points was Garry Walker. Well done all and see you again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1192","type":"game","date":"2018-09-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.09.18","text":"8 members and 1 guest for todays stableford nassau event. The ROUGH is still VERY tough !! Taking out the front on 18 points was Kuzie the back was won by Mike on 16 points and overall was Randy with 34 points. Have a good weekend and see you all on Monday. Go STORM and CATS !!! No photo sorry, I forgot again.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1193","type":"game","date":"2018-09-07","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 07.09.18","text":"There were 19 members in today’s Stableford Nassau event. Quick rounds today with the 3 ball done in 3 hours and the 4 balls in 4 hours. While a fast round is a good round, just remember no hitting up on the group in front at any time, no excuses. No takers for the birdie hole #6. The front 9 was won by Nigel Stubbs with 21 points and the back nine was shared between Mr.Park and Lawrence Nahlik on 20 points. The over all winner with a great round of 41 points was Jack Cooper. Well done everyone, look forward to our next meeting.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1191","type":"game","date":"2018-09-05","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 05.09.18","text":"There were eleven players today. One going for his 5th handicap card and one member again not in pool. Winner today with 41 points was Smiley Peter Haddon and equal second with 35 points Mr Park and Leon Smiler. From next week those who leave before presentation will not be eligible for prizes.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1188","type":"game","date":"2018-09-03","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 03.09.18","text":"Lift, clean and plug for our 18 hole strokeplay event on courses 3 and 1. The birdie hole remains intact and will be hole one on course two next week. 13 members and one guest completed all 18 holes, one group taking a lot longer than the rest!!! Todays third place went to Julian Wing with a nett 78, second was Barry Ralston with a nett 77. Today’s winner was Peter Brown with a nett 76. Congratulations all. Next week will be a nassau on courses 1 and 2 if we have 15 or more players.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1189","type":"game","date":"2018-09-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.09.18","text":"13 members for todays stableford round which started off dry and turned rather wet by the 8th. so we lost a few at the turn, like 7 people including myself. Now to the scores, in 3rd on 26 points was Dianne in 2nd on 31 was Ric and todays winner with a score of 33 points was Mike. The rough is still very tough !! Hope the weather improves for Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1190","type":"game","date":"2018-09-03","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 03.09.18","text":"There were 10 present for today’s Stableford round (1 DNF) under cloudy skies with a mere sprinkle of moisture not requiring an umbrella. Lift, clean & place still in operation although general opinion is that it’s not required. The winner today was Camilla Dwyer with 38 points and the trifecta in second place with 34 points were Leon Smiler, Christian Friis & Milton Reynolds.\n\nChristian, Camilla, Milton\n\n(Leon not present for photo)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1187","type":"game","date":"2018-08-31","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 31.08.18","text":"There were 24 in today’s Stableford round, 23 members and one guest from Singapore Jeff, one member going for handicap Mitch and one not in the the prize competition. Course is still holding up very well with some minor repairs around the perimeter of some greens. No takers for the birdie hole #6 but there were plenty of birdies scored on the day especially by today’s winner Nigel Stubbs (5 birdies) coming home with 40 points, a great round and a worthy winner. Second place was tied on 36 points between Tayakorn Butler, Yung Beece and Lawrence Nahlik. Thank You to all concerned for a great day enjoyed by all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1186","type":"game","date":"2018-08-30","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 30.08.18 (Yellow Ball August 2018 Away Match)","text":"For this month’s away game we had (5) teams (20 members) teeing it up at Inthanon for a interesting and somewhat frustrating at times a “Yellow Ball” competition. Relative to the course you could not beat the price of 500 baht including shared cart! Also the fairways and greens were in very good condition but the bunkers needed a little work as some had grass growing in them. As a side note the prices for food and beer were on the high side and it was noted that the locker rooms needed a good cleaning. Regardless, all in all, it was a fun day!\n\nRelative to the results:\n\nFirst Place: Team of Kenny, Jay, Lamyai, & Serge Total Net Score 128\n\nSecond Place we had a tie with a net score of 129 each\n\nTeam of Gary, Ric, Jack C, & Leon\n\nTeam of Mr. Park, Roscoe, Oil & Tayakorn\n\nWe also had a drawing for (3) travel bags that were won by:\n\nLawrence, Jack C, & Leon\n\nToday’s Happy Winners: Jay, Kenny, Serge, Lamyai\n\nIn closing we look forward to all our members playing in the September 2018 away match. Time, place & date to be announced once we receive pricing!","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Yellow-Ball-225x300.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Yellow-Ball.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r1185","type":"game","date":"2018-08-29","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 29.08.18","text":"15 Members today, best day at Haripunchai yet, thank you all. Course is in great condition after rain, and green were very good being a bit faster, Cloudy conditions but still warm. Winner today was Nigel Stubbs with 36 points, second was Mr Park with 35 points and equal third with 34 points Dianne Mayo, Yung Beece and Brian Heuston. Well done to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1184","type":"game","date":"2018-08-28","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 28.08.18","text":"Only 4 members in perfect conditions on a quiet golf course today. The 13 week old birdie hole went at last to a delighted Nigel Stubbs, bad luck Ronny! Only one winner today, Julian Wing with 38 points. Well done all.\n\nJulian, looking very smart as he is off to Immigration!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1182","type":"game","date":"2018-08-27","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 27.08.18","text":"15 members and 1 guest for today’s stableford on a very wet course 1 and 2. The birdie hole remains intact and carries over to hole 1 fornext weeks strokeplay event on courses 3 and 1.\n\nToday’s scores reflected the conditions. In third were Kim Stogner and Adam Jackson on 29 points. Second was Tommy Ehrenberg on 30 points. Today;s overall winner, and the only one in the buffer zone was Jack Cooper on 35 points. Congratulations all and a warm welcome back to Mark Morris.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1183","type":"game","date":"2018-08-27","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 27.08.18","text":"There were 8 members for today’s Stableford round under cloudy skies and in humid conditions. The course is fairly wet and we will have lift, clean and place on fairways until further notice. Close scores today with Leon Smiler taking first place with 37 points just in front of Brian Heuston on 36 points and the Reynolds family both on 35 points.\n\nThis Saturday there is a chipping competition at North Hill on the 9th green from 5:30 onwards. Prizes include a years membership for a hole in one, 1st:group green fee coupon, shirt, hat, etc, second, third and lucky draw prizes. Food and drink stalls will be available with friendly prices.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1180","type":"game","date":"2018-08-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.08.18","text":"9 members for todays round of stableford in warmish conditions. In 3rd on 32 points was Jomo in 2nd on 34 points was Ric and todays winner on 36 points was Randy. Well done to our winners today. No golf at Mae Jo next week as the Singa Comp. is on. Have a good weekend and see you all again on the 3rd. September.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1181","type":"game","date":"2018-08-24","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 24.08.18","text":"There were 26 members and four guests in todays Stableford round, one member not in the competition and one suffered an injury and had to withdraw (DNF). The birdie hole once again only lasted one week and was divided between three: Leon Smiler, Nigel Stubbs & Milton Reynolds, who rather than divvy up donated to our charity. Once again there were good scores so people are certainly getting used to the course. The winner was Brian Heuston with 44 points, runner-up was Camilla Dwyer with 40 points and in third place was Frank Schwarz with 38 points. Congratulations to all for a great days golf and we wish Frank Bon Voyage on his trip to Europe. Also thank you to Jayjay for the Sushi Cake shared by all on my birthday and to the Staff of North Hill for the wonderful ice cream birthday cake. What a great golf club.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1178","type":"game","date":"2018-08-22","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 22.08.18","text":"13 members for todays stableford event in cooler conditions that turned into light rain for the lat few holes. Winner today was Leon Smiler with 37 points, and equal second Roger Mack and Jack Cooper with 34 points. For those who cannot play Mae Jo next week because of Singa tournament, come out and join us at Haripunchai next week. Numbers building, so thanks to all those who played.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1179","type":"game","date":"2018-08-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.08.18","text":"9 members for todays stableford comp. in very sticky conditions. In 3rd on 33 points was Nigel and a tie for first on 35 points was Kuzie and Rob. The rough is still tough ! Hope to see a good turn out on Friday as the following week there will be no CMSG at Mae Jo. Singa all Thailand tour is on.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1175","type":"game","date":"2018-08-20","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 20.08.18","text":"11 members and 3 guests for today’s stableford on courses 3 and 1. Welcome back to Pranee Buckley who rejoined today. Lawrence Nahlik took the birdie hole. In third was Roger Mack on 32 points. Today was a tie for first between Barry Ralston and you know who on 33 points! Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1176","type":"game","date":"2018-08-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.08.18","text":"10 members foe todays stableford round in very sticky conditions and difficult rough. The scores were not to good as the results will show. In 3rd on 30 points was Mike in 2nd on 32 was Randy and todays winner on 34 points was Adam. Congrats to those people. Hope to see you all again on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1177","type":"game","date":"2018-08-20","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 20.08.18","text":"There were 8 members in today’s Stableford round under clear sunny skies and with high humidity. The winner was Ralph Hamilton with 38 points and the runner-up was Leon Smiler with 34 points. They have been doing some repairs around the perimeter of some greens and if your ball ends up in a sandy lie it is a free drop until further notice. Back again on Friday, hope to see you there.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1174","type":"game","date":"2018-08-17","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 17.08.18","text":"There were 23 members and two guests for todays Stableford, although 2 were not in the competition as they accompanied their guests/visitors for a social round. Recent rain and a few showers on the morning meant lift, clean & place was in force although most agree it was not necessary. The birdie hole was #10 and in line with recent weeks went off in the first week to Jack Cooper. Some good scores today with Frank Schwarz coming in third place with 38 points, in second place was Mike Roycroft with 40 points and today’s winner with a gross 75, nett 67, 41 points was Nigel Stubbs, a great round and a record score for our group at North Hill.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1173","type":"game","date":"2018-08-15","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 15.08.18","text":"11 Members and 2 visitors today, with a little help from Maejo being unavailable. Good golf conditions, not too hot. Winner today was Nigel Stubbs with 37 points, second Christian Friis with 34 points and third was Mr Park with 33 points. Maejo is close in two weeks for a tournament so come and join us at Haripunchai that day. All welcome.\n\nLanna, 13.08.08\n\n12 members and 1 guest for today’s stableford nassau on courses 1 and 2. The birdie hole was not won this week for a change and carries over to hole 1 on course 3 for next weeks stableford. The front 9 was won by Kim Stogner with 19 points. The back nine was a three way tie on 17 points with Jomo McDermott, Roger Mack and yes you guessed it Ted Taylor! Today’s overall winner was Barry Ralston on 33 points, congratulations all. From next week Charter Cafe, opposite our check in area will be opening early to serve coffee etc.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1171","type":"game","date":"2018-08-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.08.18","text":"11 members for todays stroke round which started in a little drissle but had finished by the end of the first hole. We had a tie for 3rd. place on net 77 were Keith and Joop, in 2nd on net 76 was Jack and todays winner the Monday specialist was Randy with 80 off the stick and net 72. Well done to todays winners. No golf at Mae Jo Wednesday and Friday this week as the Thailand LPGA have a competition. See you all again next week. If anyone is interested to play Royal on Friday there are a few going there and the tee time is 7.33.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1172","type":"game","date":"2018-08-13","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 13.08.18","text":"There were 8 members in today’s Stableford round under cloudy skies with light breezes, pleasant and enjoyable round of golf. Ladies choice for the random draw. Some good scores and 8 birdies on the day with the majority on the supposed hardest back nine. The winners were Leon Smiler with 37 points and Camilla Dwyer with 35 points. Come on guys we need some new blood at Monday golf to depose these regular winners. For those contemplating going to Hariphunchai on Wednesday the good news is that they have cut the rough. Keep them straight and on the fairway, no problems, we should all be so lucky.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1169","type":"game","date":"2018-08-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.08.18","text":"9 members for todays stableford round in very sticky conditions. In 2nd on 36 points was Mike and todays winner was Keith on 37 points. Well done people. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday. Remember there is NO GOLF AT MAE JO next Wednesday and Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1170","type":"game","date":"2018-08-10","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 10.08.18","text":"There were 23 members for today’s Stableford round going off both tees in fine weather if a little humid. Some good scores today and two takers for the birdie hole #14 Andy Galway and Leon Smiler, seems like all the par 3’s are only good for one week. Tied in third place were Andy Galway and Russell Banks with 36 points, tied in second place were Smiley Haddon and Mr.Park with 37 points, and the overall winner on the day with a great score of 39 points was Ashley Kim Sing. Well done everyone.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1166","type":"game","date":"2018-08-08","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 08.08.18","text":"10 members today on a course in great condition and slowish greens. Excellent value. Winner today was Mr Park with 33 points, second was Roger Mack with 32 points and third Lawrence Nahlik with 31 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1167","type":"game","date":"2018-08-08","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 08.08.18","text":"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.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1168","type":"game","date":"2018-08-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.08.18","text":"12 members for todays stableford round in very warm and sticky conditions. In 3rd was Dianne on 36 points and a tie for first on 37 points was Randy and Nigel. Well done to todays winners. Sorry no photo as the discussion after the game made me forget to take it. That is my excuse and I am sticking to it !","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1163","type":"game","date":"2018-08-06","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 06.08.18","text":"Twelve members for today’s strokeplay event on courses 3 and 1 . Lift, clean and place was in operation and will remain so for the forseeable future regardless of the amount of rainfall, we are always playing when fairways are being cut on a Monday in damp morning conditons. The birdie hole fell on week one again, congratulations Lester Twigden. In third today with a nett 76 was Julian Wing. Second was Tom Berger with a nett 71 and first to Lester Twigden with a nett 70. Well done all. See you next week for a stableford nassau on courses 1 and 2.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1164","type":"game","date":"2018-08-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.08.18","text":"9 players today in overcast and mild conditions. The scores were not high and are as follows; 2nd place on 33 points was Joop and todays winner was Craig on 35 points. Well done guys. See you all again on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1165","type":"game","date":"2018-08-06","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 06.08.18","text":"Only 8 members today hitting off under cloudy skies with very high humidity. The winners both registered 35 points and they were Camilla Dwyer and Leon Smiler.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1161","type":"game","date":"2018-08-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.08.18","text":"9 members for todays stableford round in overcast and warm conditions. Today in 2nd on 35 points was Joop and on 36 points Kuzie in 1st place. Well done to todays winners. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1162","type":"game","date":"2018-08-03","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 03.08.18","text":"There were 22 members (1 doing final card for handicap) and one guest in todays Stableford Nassau event. Good weather with a slight breeze made golf very enjoyable with 3 groups off the front nine and three off the back nine. Two takers for the birdie hole on #17 Nigel Stubbs and Peter “Smiley” Haddon. The winner of the front nine was Camilla Dwyer with 20 points and the winner of the back nine was Nigel Stubbs with 20 points. Overall winner was a tie between Frank Schwarz and Leon Smiler both with 39 points. Some good golf out there today on a great course.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1159","type":"game","date":"2018-08-01","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 1.8.2018","text":"The were 7 members today in a Stableford event. The course is in wonderful condition and no sign of lying water anywhere. Greens were cut shorter and running faster which was good to see. Even with the good conditions the scores were mainly very average except for the winner Brian Heuston with 35 points and Lawrence Nahlik with 34 points. Well done to both.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1160","type":"game","date":"2018-08-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.08.18","text":"19 members for todays stableford round in overcast and mild conditions. We had 2 non finishers with one on one leg and another not well. To the scores; in 3rd. on 33 points was Jack, in 2nd on 34 points was Mike and todays winner was Jay with 35 points. Well done to todays winners. Hope to see you all again on Friday. With a bit of luck they may cut the rough a bit lower so you can advance the ball !\n\nJack, Jay, & Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1156","type":"game","date":"2018-07-30","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 30.07.18","text":"20 members and 1 guest on a very wet Lanna course for today’s stableford. The scoring was not great with only one person in the buffer zone and one with a handicap cut. The birdie hole was taken by Jack Cooper on week 1! 2 retrospective players of the day today who left the restaurant without paying! You know who you are! Next week we return to our usual restaurant now that the refurbishment has taken place. There was a three way tie for second place on 31 points, Julian Wing, Lamyai Prasarm and Lawrence Nahlik. Way out in front with 41 points was Jay Jones, congratulations all. Next week it’s strokeplay on courses 3 and 1, handicap order. See you then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1157","type":"game","date":"2018-07-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.07.18","text":"11 members for todays stableford round in overcast and mild conditions. the scores were not too good however we had a tie for 3rd. on 31 points was Jack and Craig in 2nd on 32 points was Randy and todays winner was Andy on 33 points. Well done to our winners. Hope to see you all again on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1158","type":"game","date":"2018-07-30","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 30.07.18","text":"There were 7 members in the Stableford event and Thank You to Milton & Denise for standing in for me today while I had my monthly round at Lanna to restock on balls and get the car washed, would rather not talk about my golf. Anyway a busy day at NH with plenty of holiday makers but no problem for our group. The course is holding up fine a bit spongy on 1 and 12 but afraid more wet weather predicted for the week. We had one member DNF. The winner by far was Milton with 38 points and his nearest competitor was Leon Smiler with 30 points. Well done all and good luck at Hariphunchai on Wednesday and see you all again on Friday back here at NH.\n\nMilton Reynolds","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1154","type":"game","date":"2018-07-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.07.18","text":"Only 9 players for todays stableford round is humid and overcast conditions. In 2nd on 31 points was Dianne and todays winner on 33 points was Stuart. Well done people. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1155","type":"game","date":"2018-07-27","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 27.07.18","text":"There were 15 attending today which included one guest, Soren’s brother Steve, in a Stableford event under cloudy skies but with no rain. The Course is finally showing signs of all the recent downpours though and is very wet under foot in places. We had Lift, Clean & Place on the fairways and the birdie hole was the par 3 #17 which no one claimed although there were 7 birdies on the day. The winner was Leon Smiler who came in with 36 points, second was Soren Nielson with 34 points and third was Frank Schwartz with 33 points. Well done everyone.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1153","type":"game","date":"2018-07-26","venue":null,"heading":"Artitaya, 26.07.18 (July 2018 Away Match – Scramble)","text":"A great turn-out as we had (36) members ( 9-teams) entering into this month’s away game. Everyone arrived on schedule resulting in a orderly but delayed tee-off. The delay was the result of having to wait for 3 groups of golfers making the turn from the 18 hole to the 1st hole. Based on this the first nine holes of our competition was on the slow side but after our groups making the turn to the #10 hole we had the course to ourselves and the pace of play improved immensely! Weather-wise it was a great day to be on the links as we played under cloudy conditions with no rain. Most of our players stated they enjoyed the course and its conditions coupled with the most reasonable green fees.\n\nRelative to the results we had some very impressive scores:\n\n1st place honors goes to the team of: Frank Schwarz, Tom Berger, Yung Beece & Ric Cameron posting a great score of gross 63 (Net 55.125).\n\n2nd place goes the the team of Jay Jones, Lamyai Prasarn, Kenny Jones & Serge Arnaud finishing with a gross score of 71 (Net 56.5).\n\n3rd place today goes to the team of Nigel Jones, Ian Carr, Ian Fraser & Ashley Kim Sing shooting a gross score of 72 (Net 60). All pars and no bogies!\n\nCongratulations to all of the above teams – extremely well played!\n\n1st Place: Ric, Frank, Yung, & Tom\n\n2nd Place: Kenny, Serge, Lamyai & Jay\n\n3rd Place: Ashley, Ian, Nigel ( Mr Fraser absent)\n\nWe look forward to seeing all our members entering into next month’s August Away game – full details to be announced in the coming days!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1151","type":"game","date":"2018-07-25","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Haripunchai, 25.07.18","text":"10 players turned up for a nice but drizzly day. Tommy was not in competition but was able to complete his 5 card, so will now be playing with a handicap in comps. Winner today was Nigel Stubbs with 34 points and equal second Mr Park and Milton Reynolds both with 33 points.\n\nNigels first time at Haripunchai and he loved it, so if you have not played here it is a great test of golf on a very good course.\n\nMilton, Nigel and Mr Park","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1152","type":"game","date":"2018-07-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 25.07.18","text":"Only (6) golfers teeing off today at Maejo under extremely wet conditions on a rain full day. Another reason for this low turn-out could be attributed to the monthly away game scheduled tomorrow at Artitaya golf resort.\n\nToday’s blistering results are attributed to the rainy conditions thru out the complete round!\n\n1st place – Rob Grootenhuijs 27 points\n\nAlex Stewart 26 points\n\nStuart Duncan 24 points\n\nHats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nNo photo today due to lack of interest!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1148","type":"game","date":"2018-07-23","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 23.07.18","text":"10 members and one guest for a stablefod on courses 1 and 2 in very wet and testing conditions. Player of the day and the winner of the very lucrative birdie hole was Kim Stogner, many congratulations Kim. Only two places today, and it was a first pace tie on 30 points between Allan Gariano and guess who! Congratulations, see you all next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1149","type":"game","date":"2018-07-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.07.18","text":"11 members for todays stableford round in overcast and sticky conditions. In 3rd place on 31 points was Mike in 2nd on 32 points was Tom and todays winner was Craig with 38 points. Well one people. See you all again on Wednesday. Thursday is the away game please be there 30 minutes before tee off.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1150","type":"game","date":"2018-07-23","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 23.07.18","text":"Cloudy, overcast, hot and humid conditions for our Stableford round today, but thankfully no rain. There were 8 members today and a big welcome back to Milton and Denise Reynolds having just returned from Oz. The winner today, who was thankful to finally return to show some form, was Soren Nielson with 35 points, in second was Milton who chipped in twice today to come home with 33 points, and in third place was Russell Banks with 32 points. Some are off to Hariphunchai on Wednesday and the rest to Artiteya on Thursday and I will see the rest here again on Friday, Happy Golfing all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1146","type":"game","date":"2018-07-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.07.18","text":"11 members rolled up for todays stableford event in overcast and stickey conditions. The results are as follows, 3rd place on 31 points was Stuart in 2nd on 33 points was Dianne and todays winner was Ric on 34 points. Well done to todays winners. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1147","type":"game","date":"2018-07-20","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 20.07.18","text":"There were 20 members turn out for todays Stableford event even though the morning greeted us with dark threatening clouds, but as often happens in the wet season over here there was only a light sprinkle for the last couple of holes, the storms usually hit later in the day. The course was very wet though from the previous nights downpour. We did not play ‘lift clean and place’ today, we will always announce before the game if it is going to be ‘lift clean and place’. The ‘birdie hole’ #4 only lasted one week again and was won by Christian Friis. Todays overall winner was Nigel Stubbs with a great round of gross 78 nett 70 and 38 points and tied in second place were Yung Beece and Lawrence Nahlik with 36 points. Well done to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1144","type":"game","date":"2018-07-18","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 18.07.18","text":"There were 9 Members in the Stableford event today under cloudy skies but no rain. Apologies for a bit of a mix up in the results today as the Manuel system got it wrong but Milton will be back next week with the computer and all will be fine. Prizes will be redistributed between the winners next Thursday at the scramble, if not before. The winner on the day was Jomo MacDermot with 30 points and drawn in second place was Yung Beece and Leon Smiler with 29 points. A low scoring but enjoyable day. Sorry no photo. Be Good if not be careful.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1145","type":"game","date":"2018-07-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.07.18","text":"15 members for todays stableford nassau round in overcast but dry conditions. Taking out the front was Nigel with 19 points, the back was won by Rob on 18 points but todays overall winner with 38 points was “el presidento” Jack. Well done to those people. Hope to see you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1141","type":"game","date":"2018-07-16","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 16.07.18","text":"13 members and a very welcome guest in Keith Freeman for today’s Stableford on courses 3 and 1. The birdie hole again rolls over to hole 10 on course 2 next week. On a low scoring day Allan Gariano was third with 30 points. Secons was Barry Ralston with 33. Today’s winner on 34 points doesn’t even need to be mentioned as you can all guess who! Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1142","type":"game","date":"2018-07-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.07.18","text":"A good turn out of 13 members for todays game of stableford. In 3rd place was Rob with 34 points in 2nd was Craig on 35 points and todays winner was Randy with 37 points. Well done to todays winners. Hope to see you all again on Wednesday. Don’t forget to get your teams together for the away game scramble.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1143","type":"game","date":"2018-07-16","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 16.07.18","text":"6 members in the stableford event today under cloudy skies and in humid conditions on a quiet course. Low scores all round with the winner being Ralph Hamilton with 32 points and the runner up Russell Banks with 30 points. See you on Friday and keep them on the fairway.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1140","type":"game","date":"2018-07-13","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 13.07.18","text":"24 Members and one guest who was so impressed that he joined at the end of his round, welcome to the club Mitchell Goldstein. Welcome to the regular Maejo players who came for a visit due to their course being closed for 4 days, should do it more often. Groupings were messed up a little by a late arrival especially since it was our regular handicap order tee-off, so apologies to those affected, please give us a call if you are inadvertently delayed. Also there was a no show who had booked a caddy which is very poor form. Hot and overcast were the conditions. The birdie hole #7 was taken out after only two weeks by Frank Schwarz. The winner today was Russell Banks which was no surprise to us regulars, coming in with 43 points well done Russell. In second place was Mike Roycroft with 39 points and in third place was Nigel Stubbs with 37 points. Curtis and Yung celebrating birthdays Happy Birthday and Well done everyone.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1138","type":"game","date":"2018-07-11","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 11.07.18","text":"There were 8 members present at Lamphun for today’s Stableford round under cloudy skies and in humid conditions but thankfully no rain until we returned to Chiang Mai. Lovely course but very tough if you stray from the fairway. Golfers of the day were Camilla Dwyer with 3 birdies and Ian Carr who was onto the first green for 2 and 5 putted. The greens were rather quick. The winner on the day was Brian Heuston with 31 points and the runner-up was Camilla Dwyer with 29 points. Well Done all and see you on Friday at North Hill.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1139","type":"game","date":"2018-07-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.07.18","text":"13 members and 1 guest for todays stableford round in overcast but humid conditions. We had a 3way tie for 1st. place all on 36 points were Craig, Kuzie and Randy. Well done guys. There is no golf on Friday at Mae Joso you will have to go to either North Hill for our group or there are a few playing at Royal Chiang Mai with a tee time of 7.40 so get there a little earlier if you wish to join them.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1135","type":"game","date":"2018-07-09","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 09.07.18","text":"A long and wet Lanna course welcomed 18 members today, including a new member David Richards, welcome. No player of the day today as it was nice to have 5 ladies in the field. No takers for the birdie hole again so its back to hole one on course 3 for next weeks stableford. Todays succesful players were Ted Taylor and Lawrence Nahlik tied for third on 33 points. Second was Jack Cooper with 34 points. Today’s overall winner was Lamyai Prasam with 35 points. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1136","type":"game","date":"2018-07-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 09.07.18","text":"Only 7 players for todays game of stableford in very humid conditions. In 2nd place on 32 points was Mike and todays winner was Randy with 33 points. Low scores but somewon has to take the win ! See you all again on Wednesday. NO GOLF AT MAE JO on FRIDAY 13th.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1137","type":"game","date":"2018-07-09","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 09.07.18","text":"There were five hardy golfers turn out today under overcast skies but without rain on an almost empty golf course. A three hour round was enjoyed by all. A drive over three hundred yards (path assisted) kept Russell happy and Brian managed to get the birdie hole on the wrong day again. The winner was Brian Heuston with 41 points and Mr. Park came in second with 37 points. It is rumored that Milton & Denise while in Australia are bringing back a few putters which are virtually guaranteed to cure some of our participants putting woes. See you all again real soon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1133","type":"game","date":"2018-07-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.07.18","text":"14 members and one little guest for todays stableford round in pretty warm and stickey conditions. In 3rd place on 35 points was Alex in 2nd on 36 was Ric and todays winner was Mike with 38 points. Well done guys. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1134","type":"game","date":"2018-07-06","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 06.07.18","text":"There were 19 members and one guest with one qualifying for handicap, welcome to North Hill Tommy. It was Stableford Nassau for the first round of the month and also the first week for the birdie hole on #7 but there were no takers on the day. Winner overall was Camilla Dwyer with 34 points, there was a tie on the front nine between Frank Schwarz, Leon Smiler and Peter (Smiley) Haddon with 19 points. The winner of the back nine was one of our newer members Russel Banks with 17 points but as “golfer of the day” he just happened to have an eagle on hole #11. Well done to all and maybe we will see some of you again at Haripunchai on Wednesday (membership for 1000baht for the year open for only this month) or if not here again on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1131","type":"game","date":"2018-07-04","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 04.07.2018","text":"Only 5 members turned up apparently one got lost, fed up and went home. One group of five finished in 4 hours. The winner was Yung Beece with 37 points and runner-up was Milton Reynolds with 36 points. Welcome back to the captain and Denise who have been galavanting around Chaingmai with a tour group from Australia for the past two weeks and are obviously not tired out from too much golf but just need to be retrained on how to submit the report. Good on you guys and well done.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1132","type":"game","date":"2018-07-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.07.18","text":"Sorry for the delay in the report as my laptop needed to go to the doctor !! We had 13 players for Wednesdays stableford event in stickey as usual conditions. There was a tie for 2 nd. place on 37 points were Mike and Ric and todays winner on 40 points was Jan. Well done to those people. See you again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1128","type":"game","date":"2018-07-02","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 02.07.2018","text":"12 members and one guest who will be joining today, welcome Tommy Ehrenberg.\n\nThe birdie hole again rolls over to hole number 1 on course 2 for next weeks stableford on courses 1 and2. I can confirm that the prices at Lanna are 800 baht walking and 950 baht with cart, through to the end of October. The player of the day mention goes to Don Bishop who, after a steady first four holes, put six consecutive balls in the water at hole 5! In third today was Nigel Stubbs and Graham Adams tied on nett 77. In second was Jack Cooper with a nett 74. Today’s overall winner was Julian Wing with a nett 72. Congratulations all. I forgot the photograph today, unforgivable because Ted was not in it!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1129","type":"game","date":"2018-07-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.07.18","text":"11 members for todays stroke round in very , very humid conditions. We had a tie for 3rd. place on net 75 were Jan and Mike in 2nd. on net 75 was Randy and todays big winner was Stuart with a very good net 69. Well done people. Hope to see you all again on Wednesday. Lets also hope they find those children safe and well lost in the cave near Chiang Rai.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1130","type":"game","date":"2018-07-02","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 02.07.2018","text":"There were 6 members in the stableford event today. The good news is that the club are giving out food vouchers again this month. The winner today was Leon Smiler with 35 points and the runner up was Brian Heuston with 32 points. See you again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1126","type":"game","date":"2018-06-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 29.06.18","text":"11 members for todays stableford comp in very stickey conditions. In 3rd. on 33 points was Andy in 2nd. on 38 points was Stuart and todays winner with 41 points was Rob. Well done to those people. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1127","type":"game","date":"2018-06-29","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 29.06.18","text":"There were 18 members in todays Stableford round. The winner was Nigel Stubbs with 38 points and he also took out the birdie hole par 3 #2 unfortunately in the very first week. There was a tie for second place between Camilla Dwyer and Jack Cooper on 36 points. Well done all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1124","type":"game","date":"2018-06-27","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 27.06.18","text":"There were 4 members on an overcast day with some light showers, one new member submitting first card. The winner was Brian Heuston with 38 points, runner-up was Camilla Dwyer with 36 points. Hopefully there will be clear blue skies and more people next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1125","type":"game","date":"2018-06-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.06.18","text":"11 members and 1 guest for todays stableford nassau round in rather damp conditions. Taking the front with 20 points was Keith the back was won by Kenny with 19 points and the overall was won by Nigel with 36 points. Congratulations to todays winners. See you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1120","type":"game","date":"2018-06-25","venue":null,"heading":"Committee Meeting 25.06.18","text":"In attendance:\n\nGary Walker, Michael Kuzmich, Nigel Stubbs, Frank Schwarz, Rob Grootenhuijs, Jack Kuzina\n\nMeeting Minutes:\n\nCharity Fund: Contributions raised to date: July 2017 thru June 25, 2018\n\n฿34,000\n\nFinancial Report: Rob Grootenhuijs – Fund Balance as of June 25, 2018\n\n฿85,020\n\n11 new members + 99 current 2018 paid members\n\nAnnual Tournament:\n\nOct 8th Lanna (Monday)\n\nOct 12thMaejo (Friday) (Subject to change based on pricing)\n\nOct 17thHariphunchai (Wednesday)\n\nOct 19thNorth Hill (Friday)\n\nStarting times for each leg of tournament: 8:15 AM\n\nAnnual Awards Dinner:October 27th2018 (Saturday)\n\nImperial Mae Ping Hotel\n\nOutside Banquet Hall -weather permitting\n\nAwards Dinner Pricing\n\n฿300 per person per family member\n\n฿ 600 per Guest\n\n2019 AGM Meeting\n\nJanuary 10, 2019\n\nLocation: Gymkhana or Lanna (to be confirmed)\n\nFuture Away Games:\n\nJuly 2018\n\nTexas Scramble\n\nCourse selection to be confirmed based on lowest price","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1121","type":"game","date":"2018-06-25","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 25.06.18","text":"17 members for today’s stableford on courses 1 and 2 where perfect golf weather prevailed. The player of the day mention goes to Haydn Patterson for a birdie on the 7th off a 39 handicap. The birdie hole again rolls over to hole 1 on the racecourse for next weeks strokeplay event. Yet again Ted Taylor was in the winners circle in third with 35 points, but today’s joint winners were Barry Ochitwa and Haydn Patterson with 36 points. A couple of parish notices. It is strongly rumored that the price next month will be 950 baht, green fee caddy and cart. Additionally our normal restaurant is closed for refurbishment for the whole of July. We have a reservation for this time at the Hole In One restaurant above the driving range.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1122","type":"game","date":"2018-06-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.06.18","text":"10members for todays game in very plesant conditions however the scores did not reflect it. In 3rd on 29 was Tim in 2nd. on 32 was Kuzie and todays winner was Andy on 34 points. Hope to see a few more on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1123","type":"game","date":"2018-06-25","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 25.06.18","text":"There were 6 members at North Hill today for a Stableford event, all arrived in good time and all finished the round in good time under cloudy skies with humid conditions. Russell Banks finished his 5th card for handicap with a sigh of relief and is looking forward to joining the competition on Friday. Good news as the club is now serving jugs of draught beer. The winner today was Leon Smiler with 35 points with Ralph Hamilton coming in second with 32 points. Well done all and see you again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1118","type":"game","date":"2018-06-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.06.18","text":"14 members attended our stableford round today in quite good conditions for golf. In 3rd. place on 35 points was Ted in 2nd on 36 points was Alex and todays winner was Ric with 40 points. Well done to todays winners. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday. Go MAROONS and STORM !!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1119","type":"game","date":"2018-06-22","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 22.06.18","text":"There were 22 members at North Hill today playing in a Stableford competition under cloudy skies and a few sprinkles of rain but that was all it was, a good day for golf under cloudy skies with a little humidity and no rain. Two new members Jon & Russell were playing their fourth round for handicap soon to join us in the regular weekly competition, well done guys. There was a tie for third place on 36 points between Leon Smiler and Christian Friis, in second place with 37 points was Curtis Nickel and the winner on the day was Garry Walker with 44 points and four birdies on the back nine including the ‘birdie hole’ on #18. Cheers everyone and I expect the handicap reduction will keep me out of the limelight for the rest of the year.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1116","type":"game","date":"2018-06-20","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 20.06.18","text":"There were 8 members in todays Stableford round on a course which has to be said is kept in ideal golfing condition. Hot and Humid conditions as usual at this time of year and after heavy rains the previous evening there was some discussion prior to the game regarding lift clean and place but all agree it was not necessary at the end of the day. Camilla Dwyer is carrying on her good form and won the day with 35 points and in second place was Mr Park with 30 points. All enjoyed the good food and drink after the round at what all agreed were very reasonable prices. With everyone arriving at the course in good time we all need to be aware that we do have a scheduled tee-off time and we should not go to the tee-off area too early unless directed to do so by the course captain or the starter.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1117","type":"game","date":"2018-06-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 20.06.18","text":"This Wednesday we had (13) members competing in a Stabelford competition. The weather conditions on the front nine holes were classified as extremely hot and humid but luckily on the back nine we had some scattered cloud cover couple with some light breezes making it somewhat more bearable.\n\nRelative to the results:\n\n1st Place (34) points Ronny Peters\n\n2nd Place (33) points Jan Jumelet\n\nHats off to today’s winner!","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_2948-3-e1529487162484-225x300.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_2948-3-e1529487162484-225x300.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r1113","type":"game","date":"2018-06-18","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 18.06.18","text":"10 members for today’s stableford on courses 3 and 1. The conditions were perfect for golf but the scoring was average to say the least! The birdie hole remains intact and transfers to hole 10 for next weeks stableford on courses 1 and 2. Player of the day mention is for Jack Cooper playing the ninth in reverse!. Hitting trees on two occasions as he moved backwards towards the tee!! In third on 32 points was Jomo McDermott, Second on 34 was Ted Taylor, first was Nigel Stubbs with 35 points. Congratulations all. Please be aware that our usual restaurant is closed for refurbishment for the whole of July. I will publish the alternative next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1114","type":"game","date":"2018-06-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.06.18","text":"Only 7 players for todays round of stableford in very stickey conditions. In 2nd place on 38 points was Kuzie and todays winner was Dianne with 39 points. Good playing people ! Hope to see a few more out on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1115","type":"game","date":"2018-06-18","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 18.06.18","text":"There were 8 members for todays Stableford round in overcast and humid conditions. A great round by Leon Smiler coming home with 43 points and getting a birdie on the 18th, the Friday birdie hole, also a good round by Camilla Dwyer coming home with 37 points. Well done and see you again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1111","type":"game","date":"2018-06-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.06.18","text":"9 members for todays round of stableford in humid and drizzling conditions. The scores were low and in 2nd. place who we haven’t seen for a while was Jomo on 32 points and back from his short break on 33 points was Jack. Well done guys. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday. Go CATS and STORM !!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1112","type":"game","date":"2018-06-15","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 15.06.18","text":"16 members for todays stableford round, 15 in the competition 1 for handicap. No takers for the birdie hole but there were at least three with a chance in group one, but only one give it a good shot, well done Nigel, but no prize. Soren today provided a bit of a display which embarrassed the caddies and some fellow players with some air conditioned shorts, hmmm very embarrassing, but a bit of a giggle for the caddies. The winner on the day was Camilla Dwyer with 36 points who was in the same group as Soren proving absolutely nothing could put her off. In second place was a group of three tied on 35 points with Leon Smiler, Garry Walker and Christian Friies. Hayden Patterson joined us after the game and has assured us he will join us next week. A few drinks were had at the bar down the road and it was good to see Les and Norm back in their usual form with a visitor who expects to join us while he is here.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1109","type":"game","date":"2018-06-13","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 13.06.18","text":"7 members today for our second week at Haripunchai, so we are progressing well. Humid conditions with a little light rain. Course is is very good condition, greens on the slow side and some very sticky rough. Winner today was Roger Mack with 36 points and Milton Reynolds was second with 35 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1110","type":"game","date":"2018-06-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.06.18","text":"9 members for todays stroke event with a little drissle for 2 holes but the humidity was still up there. In 2nd. place with net 69 was Randy and todays winner with a great score of net 67 was John. Well played guys ! Hope to see you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1106","type":"game","date":"2018-06-11","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 11.06.18","text":"10 members for today’s stableford on courses 1 and 2. Light and intermittent rain made conditions very pleasant for golf, although it was heavy for the last three holes. The player of the day mention goes to Barry Ralston who quietly handed his card in from the second group having chipped in on the birdie hole. Only later did he find out that both Julian Wing and Nigel Stubbs had also birdied the hole in the group before! The birdie hole will be hole number 1 on the racecourse for next weeks stableford on 3 and 1. Tied for third today were Julian Wing and Ted Taylor on 33 points. Second was Barry Ralston on 34. Todays winner was Nigel Stubbs with 37 points. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1107","type":"game","date":"2018-06-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.06.18","text":"Only 8 players for todays round of stableford in what started out to be perfect conditions for golf but as usuall the humidity crept in. We had a tie for first place on 33 points was Kuzie and Rob. Hope to see a few more on Wednesdays game.\n\nNorth Hill, 08.0618\n\nThere were 19 golfers turn out for the Stableford event today. 18 in the competition, 17 in the prize contention, 1 going for handicap. No takers for the birdie hole on #18, hard hole admittedly, but the last one before we start to play all the holes again at North Hill. Good round for the winner with 40 points, well done Milton Reynolds. In second place was Camilla Dwyer with 38 points and in third place was our regular contender Leon Smiler with 35 points. Plenty of potential contenders with three tied for fourth but OH for those missed putts. Course still in great shape and relativeyly quiet allowing us to go off both tees. Congratulations to all and see you soon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1108","type":"game","date":"2018-06-11","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 11.06.18","text":"Only 7 players for todays Stableford round including new member Russell Banks who joined North Hill and CMSG today and submitted his first card for handicap. Overcast with light showers made for coolish round but with all the recent rain no run on the fairways and greens a bit slower than usual. The winner today was Leon Smiler with 34 points and the runner up was Garry Walker with 33 points. See you all again on Friday if not before.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1105","type":"game","date":"2018-06-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.06.18","text":"13 members for todays round of stableford in very sticky conditions. To the results, in 3rd. on 35 points was Ric in 2nd. on 36 points was Randy and todays winner on 37 points was Bob. Well done to todays winners. Hope to see you all again on Monday. Have a good weekend and GO CATS !!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1103","type":"game","date":"2018-06-06","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Hariphunchai, 06.06.18","text":"First day at Haripunchai and we were happy to have 6 turn up. It was very hot and humid and those who walked and a couple carting felt the effects. Well done to Brian Heuston winning with 35 points and second was Leon Smiler with 31 points. Very good when Leon only had 2 points after 6 holes. Great recovery.\n\nThe single card indexing for both nine holes threw up a couple of annomalies in the scores, but we will get it sorted. We may have to look at indexing the holes 1 to 18 rather than 2 lots of 1 to 9.\n\nThe course is quite tiring to walk, but fortunately a cart will only add 300 Bart to your outlay for the day. Members walking is 600 Baht and carting 900 baht. Non members walking is 700 baht and carting is 1000 baht. Very reasonable. After finishing saturated and exhausted we will be taking advantage of carts next week.\n\nWhile the course is quite difficult it is in very good condition. Greens and fairways very good, although rough a little long and sticky in places. Food and drink very reasonably priced with many meals 60 to 100 baht and a large Singha is 75 baht.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1104","type":"game","date":"2018-06-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 06.06.18","text":"Today (9) members all arrived on schedule to compete in a Stableford competition under extremely hot conditions. We all teed off on schedule but caught up with a slow 4-some on the 4th hole. Luckily they let (1) of our groups play thru but the remaining (2) groups were continually being bogged down by there slow play. Fortunately, the course Marshall told them to repeat the front nine subsequently opening up the back nine for our groups.\n\nRelative to the scores Jack Kuzina took 1st place honors with (39) points with 2nd place going to Alex Steward with (34) points.\n\nJack and Alex\n\nFor those interested in mother nature we had an extraordinary full circle rainbow surrounding the sun as we finished our round.\n\nNatures work of Art","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1101","type":"game","date":"2018-06-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 04.06.18","text":"12 members for today’s strokeplay event on courses 3 and 1. A special welcome to the President for visiting today. The player of the day mention goes to Garry Walker for his birdie on the hole after the birdie hole! It carries over to hole 10 next week for our stableford on courses 1 and 2. There was a three way tie for third today with a nett 74, Ted Taylor, Jack Cooper and Mike Roycroft. Second with a nett 71 was Nigel Stubbs, but today’s winner with a nett 70 was Garry Walker. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1102","type":"game","date":"2018-06-04","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 04.06.18","text":"There were 8 members for todays Stableford round in hot and sticky conditions. The winner today was Leon Smiler getting 4 birdies in the round, 3 on the front nine, and coming home with 38 points. In second place having had a good front nine but fading on the back was Milton Reynolds with 35 points. In third place and unrewarded were the Ladies Camilla Dwyer and Denise Reynolds. Congratulations to all and thank you to my stand in for the days activities. See some of you at bowls tomorrow, also some at Haripunchai on Wednesday, and the rest at North Hill on Friday. Be good and if not be careful.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1099","type":"game","date":"2018-06-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.06.18","text":"A small field for our Friday stableford round of 9 players in VERY humid conditions. In 2nd. with 34 points was Ric and todays winner was Bob with 37 points. Well done guys. NO GOLF AT MAE JO ON MONDAY. Have a good weekend and see you again on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1100","type":"game","date":"2018-06-01","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 01.06.18","text":"There were 20 golfers for our Stableford Nassau event today, 18 members and two guests and prospective members but only 16 in the competition. Off both tees. Lovely day, a bit humid but good scores by many on the day. No takers for the birdie hole. Overall winner was Roger Mack with 44 points, great round, well done Roger. Front nine was won by Camilla Dwyer with 20 points (39 points overall) and back nine was won by Leon Smiler with 17 points after count backs on front and back.\n\nChiang Rai vs Chiang Rai\n\nWe completed our (2) day tournament with (12) players from the CMSG competing against (12) players from the Chiang Rai area. The first match was a “2 man best ball team match” played at Inthanon on Wednesday May 30th. The second match was an “Individual Match Play” that was played on May 31st at Royal Chiang Mai.\n\nPrior to reporting the results I would like to thank those CMSG members that represented our golf society on such as short notice. The GMSG team consisted of the following members: Milton Reynolds, Denise Reynolds, Brian Hueston, Camilla Dwyer, Julian Wing, Christian Friss, Kenny Jones, Randy Teisel, Graham Adams, Ronny Peters, Mr. Park, Mike Roycroft, Bob Green, Andy Galwey, Michael Kuzmich, Iain Craig, Graig Morriss, Frank Schwarz:\n\nResults: Inthanon Winning Teams in Red Font\n\nDay 1 match : 3 points each ( Tie)\n\nPoints\n\nPoints\n\nBrian Hueston (19)\nMilton Reynolds (14)\n42\nNeil Horton (17)\nMarc Mojon (21)\n32\n\nCamilla Dwyer (18)\nDenise Reynolds (24)\n44\nJudy Black (18)\nJohn Black (30)\n39\n\nJack Kuzina ( 24)\nRandy Teisel (9)\n39\nPeter Mac (24)\nMark Woods (21)\n36\n\nKenny Jones (20)\nJulian Wing (23)\n40\nJohn Park (15)\nRoss Farquhar (16)\n44\n\nGraham Adams (10)\nRonny Peters (3)\n36\nBrian Kilkelly (36)\nBruce Guthrie (7)\n45\n\nChristian Friss ( 22)\nMr. Park (10)\n\nRob Parish (13)\nRodney Newton (30)\n1\n\nResults: Royal Chiang Mai Winning Teams in Red Font\n\nDay 2 match : CMSG ( Chiang Mai 5-1/2 points ) Chiang Rai (4-1/2 points )\n\nChiang Mai wins the inaugural cup 8-1/2 points to 7-1/2 points\n\nTeam Chiang Mai\n\nTeam Chiang Rai\nPoints\nPoints\n\nKenny Jones\n\nMark Woods\n0\n1\n\nBob Green\n\nJohn Park\n1\n0\n\nJack Kuzina\n\nBrian KiKelly\n1\n0\n\nMike Roycroft\n\nJudy Black\n0.5\n0.5\n\nCraig Morriss\n\nRob Parish\n0\n1\n\nFrank Schwarz\n\nBruce Guthrie\n1\n0\n\nMichael Kuzmich\n\nRodney Newton\n1\n0\n\nRandy Teisel\n\nRoss Farquhar\n0\n1\n\nIain Craig\n\nPeter Mac\n1\n0\n\nAndy Galwey\n\nMarc Mojon\n0\n1\n\n5.5\n4.5\n\nMisc. Photos\n\nA few Beers at the 19th Hole\n\nRandy and Frank enjoying a post match pizza\n\nMore Beers for Chiang Rai\n\nA motley crewKenny Jones presenting the Cup","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/photo-5.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/photo-5.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r1098","type":"game","date":"2018-05-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.05.18","text":"Only 7 members for todays game of stableford in what I thought would be great conditions but oh so wrong. The humidity today out there was as bad as it gets, wet clothes all round by about the 4th hole. The results are in 2nd. on 32 points was Keith and todays winner was Nigel on 36 points. Congrats to todays winners. NO GOLF AT MAE JO ON MONDAY 4th. Caddy championship is being played. See you on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1096","type":"game","date":"2018-05-28","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 28.05.18","text":"11 members today for a stableford on courses 1 and 2. cloudy followed by light rain made great golfing conditions. The birdie hole remains intact and carries over to hole 1 on course 3 for next weeks stroke play event. The player of the day mention again goes to the Captain who, after three straight birdies on the front nine then played like an idiot!!! In third today was Ted Taylor on 36 points, second was Lester Twigden on 37, but todays big winner was Peter Brown with 40 points. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1097","type":"game","date":"2018-05-28","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 28.05.18","text":"7 members for the Stableford round under cloudy skies for the front nine and light showers for the back nine, nice conditions for golf. The winner was Leon Smiler with 35 points and tied in second place was Brian Heuston and Camilla Dwyer with 30 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1094","type":"game","date":"2018-05-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.05.18","text":"11 members for todays stableford comp. in a little more plesant conditions. In 3rd. place on 33 points was Joop , in 2nd on 36 points was Mike and todays winner was a very happy John on 38 points. Well done to todays winners. Have a good weekend to you all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1095","type":"game","date":"2018-05-25","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 25.05.18","text":"There were 16 members for todays stableford round in slightly overcast but pleasant conditions on a virtually empty course. Two groups off front and back nines and no takers for the birdie hole #18. Some good scores with Nigel Stubbs coming in third with 37 points, very pretty to watch a good golfer in action, in second place, tiring 4 holes from home, was Don Bishop with 38 points but overall winner was Leon Smiler with 41 points even though he only managed to drive maybe a few fairways apparently his recovery shots to the green were spectacular. Well done all and hope to see you again soon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1093","type":"game","date":"2018-05-23","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon – May Away Match, 23.05.18","text":"This month’s away match we had (28) members and (2) guests teeing off at Inthanon for our May 2018 away match. After a hectic start trying to form the groups that was somewhat confusing based on the “Cart Sharing” we all still managed to tee off on the scheduled 9:00 am tee time. Typical for this time of the year we completed our round under sunny and extremely hot conditions but fortunately there was sporadic cloud cover which at times alleviated the hot conditions.\n\nRelative to the course the fairway were all in excellent condition coupled with fast greens on most of the holes. Today there was not much play at the course so most groups completed their respective rounds in less than (4) hours.\n\nRelative to the winners we had some extremely good results:\n\n1st place with 40 points: Gary Walker & Brian Hueston\n\n2nd place with 39 points: John De Jong & Jack Cooper\n\n3rd place with 38 points: Diane Mayo, Randy Teisl, & Bob Sheldrick\n\nToday’s Happy Winners!\n\nSpecial Notice: CMSG & Chiang Rai Tournament\n\nAs reviewed during our post match luncheon we have scheduled a (2) day tournament with golfers from the Chiang Rai area. The dates of the tournament are Wednesday May 30th @ Inthanon and Thursday May 31st at Royal Chiang Mai both with a 9:00 am scheduled tee off time. As discussed, this is short notice due to another society from our area cancelling at the last minute as (10) golfers from Chiang Rai have completed their plans and reservations to golf in the Chiang Mai area. At this juncture I have been contacted by the Chiang Rai group requesting the possibility of conducting the above mentioned tournament. Presently, we are looking for ten (10) members from our society to complete in this tournament that is scheduled for next week. If interested please contact Milton Reynolds or myself to reserve a spot on the GMSG team.\n\nPricing and team composition to follow:","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Int-winners-300x225.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Int-winners.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r1090","type":"game","date":"2018-05-21","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 21.05.18","text":"11 members for today’s stableford on courses 3 and 1. Course 3 was in magnificent condition. The birdie hole remains and will be on hole 1 course 2 for next weeks stableford. Start times in order of arrival. Player of nthe day goes to the Captain for starting with 9 straight pars and then a triple bogey on stroke index 18!! In third was Prajat Bacchi on 35 points, second was Paul Diminarco on 36, to whom we wish safe travels until his return in September. Today’s winner was Nigel Stubbs on 38 points. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1091","type":"game","date":"2018-05-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 21.05.18","text":"Only 7 members braved the heat today for a stableford comp. The winners are 3rd. 30 points Jack, 2nd. 34 points Randy and on 41 points Kuzie won the day. We have not cancelled our tee times for Wednesday as it is the away game at Doi Internon, so if you want to have a hit 8am is first slot. No photo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1092","type":"game","date":"2018-05-21","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 21.05.18","text":"There were 6 members present today on a virtually empty course, 1 DNF. Only 3 hours for the round. Winner was Ralph Hamilton with 39 points and the runner-up was Garry Walker with 36 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1088","type":"game","date":"2018-05-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.05.18","text":"Again a small field of only 9 members for our stableford comp. The results are as follows; 3rd. on 36 points was John and a tie for 1st. with Joop and Jan on 38 points. The Dutch trifecta !! The only Dutchie not in the mix was Ronny. Have a good weekend see you all again on Monday. Go Cats and Storm !!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1089","type":"game","date":"2018-05-18","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 18.05.18","text":"14 Golfers in today’s Stableford event, 12 Members, 1 prospective member Jon Green and one guest. A big Thank You to Camilla and Yung for organizing in my absence. No takers for the birdie hole #18, in fact, no birdies at all on the back nine and only five on the front nine. The winner today was Camilla Dwyer with 37 points and in second place tied with 36 points were Leon Smiler and Milton Reynolds. Whoops a bit of a mix up with handicaps not updated so Milton 2nd with 36 points and Leon 3rd with 35 points. The course is in great condition with the greens running fast and true. Congratulations to all and see some of you on Wednesday at Inthanon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1086","type":"game","date":"2018-05-16","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 16.05.18","text":"Thank you to those members who turned up at Inthanon for the first CMSG event. 9 members turned up and 7 played in the competition. Christian was the winner with 39 points and Brian Heuston was second with 37 points.\n\nThere was some confusion regarding starting time which is 8.30 am and not 9 am as some thought. We look forward to having an open day at Inthanon next week. A very hot day for golf and I think we all felt it.\n\nFinally all sorted with caddies but many have different numbers so if you want to book your normal caddies you will have to check their new numbers.\n\nIt seems Nomads have actually changed their day at Inthanon to Tuesday, so there will be no overlap with CMSG and anyone who wants to play in either or both is free to do so.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1087","type":"game","date":"2018-05-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.05.18","text":"Again a small field of 9 members for todays round of stableford, I think we are all feeling the heat. In 2nd. on 36 points was Nigel tied for first with 38 points was Ronny and Jan. Well done to todays winners. Hope we have a larger field on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1083","type":"game","date":"2018-05-14","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 14.05.18","text":"10 members today for a stableford on courses 1 and 2. All groups completed in about 4 hours despite a slow Japanese 5 ball holding up the first two groups. The birdie hole went unchallenged and rolls over to hole 1 next week for a stableford on courses 3 and 1. The player of the day mention goes to David Rickard for the most pick ups! Only two prizes today, in second with 34 points was Lester Twigden and today’s winner was Barry Ralston with 37 points. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1084","type":"game","date":"2018-05-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.05.18","text":"Only 10 people for todays round of stableford. The weather was warm and there were some reasonible scores. To the results, a tie for 3rd. between John and Randy on 33 points in 2nd. was Kenny on 36 points and todays winner was Ric on 37 points. Well done to todays winners. See you all again on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1085","type":"game","date":"2018-05-14","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 14.05.18","text":"There were 7 members for the Stableford event today. We welcomed back a new thinner Soren Neilson after his vegetarian break, not sure it improved his golf though. Lovely day with light breezes. The winner was Leon Smiler with 38 points and a tie for second between Brian Heuston and Garry Walker with 35 points each.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1082","type":"game","date":"2018-05-11","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 11.05.18","text":"There were 16 members at todays Stableford event, 15 in the competition. An overcast day threatening rain, but ideal conditions for golf and no rain. No takers for the birdie hole par 5 #18. Off both tees and all completed their rounds in under 4 hours. The days winner was Don Bishop with 43 points, in second place was Jack Cooper (beware the injured golfer) with 38 points and coming in third was Roger Mack with 37 points. All good scores on a good course in great conditions, well done.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1081","type":"game","date":"2018-05-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.05.18","text":"14 members for todays stableford comp in slightly cooler conditions. The results are as follows; 3rd place on 35 points was Mike in 2nd. on 36 was Bob and todays winner was Andy with 38 points. Well done people. Have a good weekend, see you all again on Monday. Go Cats and Storm !!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1080","type":"game","date":"2018-05-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.05.18","text":"11 members and 1 guest braved the heat today for a stableford round. The scores were low but the temperature was high, in equal 2nd. was Dianne and Nigel on 32 points and our winner today was Kuzie on 33 points.Well done people. See you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1077","type":"game","date":"2018-05-07","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 07.05.18","text":"11 members today for strokeplay on courses 3 and 1. It hyas to be said that the greens are in superb condition, no excuses! We wish John Orlebeck safe travels as he returns to America to make some more blockbusters! and a Happy Birthday to Mark Morris whose departure back to the U.K. escaped our notice.Player of the day today was Allan Gariano, taking the birdie hole and coming in first with a nett 71. Second place honours goes to John Orlebeck with a nett 74 with third place shared between Ted Taylor and Peter Brown on nett 76. The first group took three and a half hours with the last group taking nearly five. Enough said!!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1078","type":"game","date":"2018-05-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.05.18","text":"Only 8 members for todays round in very warm and humid conditions. The results are 2nd. place was Kuzie on 37 points and in 1st. was Joop with 39 points. See you all again on Wednesday,hopefully a little cooler.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1079","type":"game","date":"2018-05-07","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 07.05.18","text":"Only 8 members today fronting up for the Stableford round after the Festival Event on Saturday. Milton Reynolds took the main prize with 35 points and the runners-up were Mr Park and Don Bishop with 34 points each. Very humid at the start but thankfully a nice breeze in the latter part of the round. Likewise with Lanna, our first group in 4 hours and last group 5 hours, no one appreciates slow play especially in this heat, be more considerate of your playing partners.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1075","type":"game","date":"2018-05-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.05.18","text":"11 members and 1 guest today for our usual stableford Friday. To the results there was a 4way tie for 3rd. Kuzie, Stuart, Joop and Rob on 34 in 2nd. was Bob on 35 and our winner today was John with 37points. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday. A friend of Alex Stewart is critically ill and has a set of as good as new Cleveland 588 MT irons( 4 to sand )with graphite shafts regular flex and a pair of footjoy size 8 shoes also in great nick. The irons really are as good as new, I saw them this morning. He is asking 8000baht, if you are interested please call Alex on 0800958224. Thanks.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1076","type":"game","date":"2018-05-04","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 04.05.18","text":"There were 26 members in todays Stableford Nassau event, 2 not in the competition and one DNF on the day. 7 groups and we were fortunate to be able to go off both tees so all finished in reasonable time. The overall winner was Mr. Park with 40 points. The winner of the front nine was Yung Beece & Ian Fraser and the winner of the back nine was Graham Adams who also took out the birdie hole. Good Luck to those lining up again tomorrow in the first of the golf festival event at North Hills.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1072","type":"game","date":"2018-04-30","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 30.04.18","text":"14 members for today’s stableford on courses 1 and 2. The birdie hole rolls over to hole 1 on course 3 next week for our strokeplay event. Player of the day goes to the captain for spilling coffee all over the check in desk and destroying 5 scorecards! No third or second this week as we had a three way tie for first on 37 points. Congratulations to Jumjim Walker, Peter Brown and Julian Wing.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1073","type":"game","date":"2018-04-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.04.18","text":"Only 7 members and 1 guest for todays round of stableford in pretty hot conditions. The results are as follows; 34 points and 2nd place was Randy but todays winner on 39 points was Mike. Well done people. See more of you on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1074","type":"game","date":"2018-04-30","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 30.04.18","text":"A quiet day at NH today with only 5 members for the Monday Stableford with the captain escaping for a round at Lanna for a change, thank you Brian for standing in for me. No takers for the birdie hole again. The winner on the day was Leon Smiler with 31 points to take the only prize on offer, with Don Bishop coming in second place with 25 points. Looking forward to a big day on Friday before the start of the golf festival on Saturday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1070","type":"game","date":"2018-04-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo,27.04.18","text":"16 members for todays round of stableford. In 3rd. on 34 points was Jan and in 2nd. on 35 points was Noi but our winner for today was Stuart with a good score of 38 points. Well done people. Have a good weekend and lets hope for some more rain to clean up the air!! See you all again on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1071","type":"game","date":"2018-04-27","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 27.04.18","text":"There were 17 golfers, 16 members and one guest, for todays Stableford round. Most finished in 3+ hours with the exception of the guest group taking almost 5 hours, but they say they had a fantastic time which was nice, but almost no one remained behind in the clubhouse to socialize with them. Winner on the day was Don Bishop with 38 points who had to leave to organize a bowls group. Runners-up were Yung Beece and Leon Smiler with 34 points. No takers for the birdie hole #3 yet again. Very hot and humid out there, make sure you keep up the intake of fluids.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1069","type":"game","date":"2018-04-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.04.18","text":"Captains day at Mae Jo today except for Milton, not planed just the way it worked out. 15 members and 1 guest braved the heat for todays round. To the results, a 3 way tie for 3rd on 34 points were Garry , Stuart and Jan in 2 nd. was Nigel on 35 points and our winner today 71 off the stick was Ronny 40 points off a 3 handicap. Well done guys. Hope to see you all again o Friday. Good to see some of our North Hill members join us today.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1066","type":"game","date":"2018-04-23","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 23.04.18","text":"16 members for todays stableford on courses 1 and 2. Very hot and humid was the order of the day. The birdie hole again remains intace and carries forward to next week. Player of the day was Julian Wing who celebrates his 60th birthday tomorrow, congratulations. A three way tie for second on 35 poits featured Lester Twigden, Paul Diminarco and David Urlwin Smith.\n\nToday’s overall winner was Ted Taylor on 37 points. Congratulations all. Stableford on courses 1 and 2 again next week, see you there.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1067","type":"game","date":"2018-04-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.04.18","text":"11 members played in HOT HOT conditions today….summer is here !!! In 3rd place on 36 points was Pres Jack and a tie for 1st. on 37 points was Stuart and Mike. Well done guys. Hope to see you all again on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1068","type":"game","date":"2018-04-23","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 23.04.18","text":"There were 8 members in todays Stableford event in extremely hot conditions out on the course. The winner today was Leon Smiler with 36 points and in second place was Ralph Hamilton with 34 points and just out of the prizes in third was Garry Walker with 33 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1064","type":"game","date":"2018-04-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.04.18","text":"9 members and 1 guest for todays stableford round in very warm and stickey conditions. The results ; 2nd place went to Ronny with 35 points and todays winner on 38 points was Kuzie. Well done to todays winners. Have a good weekend all and I hope your team wins unless it is Port Adelaide or Brisbane.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1065","type":"game","date":"2018-04-20","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 20.04.18","text":"There were 19 members roll up for the Stableford Event today, 18 in the competition because Smiley wanted to try his hand off the back tees. No takers for the birdie hole. Handicap order and off both tees most completed in good time. The winners today were Nigel Stubbs and Brian Heuston both coming in with 37 points closely followed by Jack cooper with 36 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1063","type":"game","date":"2018-04-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.04.18","text":"11 members for todays stableford round in conditions that started out very plesant but soon turned out quite warm. The results for today are as follows ;3rd. place on 34 Nigel, 2nd. place on 39 Mike and our winner 2 points better was John on 41 points. Well done to todays winners. Hope to see you all again on Friday. For those that are interested The home team won the Pissheads Cup from the Loations, and about time !! The green jacket was hotly contested with Iain Craig being the winner by 1 point on 34 and 3 close behind on 33. A great 3 days was had by all.\n\n18.04.2018 – Stableford Maejo18.04.2018 – Stableford Maejo","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1061","type":"game","date":"2018-04-16","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 16.04.18","text":"14 members and 1 guest for todays stableford event on courses 3 and 1. It was also a very quick round with all groups completeing in around 4 hours on a quiet course. Player of the day award goes to three ladies, Prajat, Joy and Ram who played strokeplay!! We wish bon voyage to Gordon Langtry and Victor Schneeweiss, see you again soon. The birdie hole remains intact for next week. There was a 4 way tie for second on 35 points, Jack Cooper, Nigel Stubbs, Allan Gariano and Paul Diminarco. Todays overall winner was Prajat Bacchi on 36 points. Congratulations all. Next week is a stableford on courses 1 and 2. I would attach the photo but I forgot to take one!!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1062","type":"game","date":"2018-04-16","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 16.04.18","text":"There were 8 members for todays Stableford Round and we went off a wee bit early to get out in front of Don’s Pissheads group teeing off behind us. The greens are now in the process of being rolled after the coring and should be completed this week. Stinking bloody hot and humid and no relief in sight unfortunately. The winner of todays round was Camilla Dwyer with 38 points, in second place was Leon Smiler with 36 points and tied in third but not in the prizes was Denise Reynolds and Mr. Park with 34 points. Well done to the survivors of the Songkran festivities and see you all again on Friday as things get slowly back to normal for us all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1059","type":"game","date":"2018-04-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.04.18","text":"Only 8 players for todays stableford round. The results are as follows on 31 points was Joop who took 2nd place and our winner was Ric with 33 points. Happy Songkran to all and be careful out there !! See you all again on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1060","type":"game","date":"2018-04-13","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 13.04.18","text":"There were 16 members present for the Black Friday 4 club event and after all the scores were in I am not really sure it makes much difference if you have 4 or 14 clubs in the bag. Hot and Humid all round and it was very refreshing with the staff greeting us in traditional Songkran style after 9 & 18 with the ceremonial dousing of cold scented water (brrr). The winner today was Roger Mack with 38 points, runner-up was Milton Reynolds with 35 points and in third place was Yung Beece with 32 points. Understandably there were no takers for the long par 4 birdie hole #3 seeing as everyone left their drivers out of the bag today. Happy Thai New Year to one and all, be careful and stay safe.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1058","type":"game","date":"2018-04-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.04.18","text":"17 members and 1 guest for todays stableford round, good to see a few more faces. The results are, in 3rd on 34 points was Stuart in 2nd. on 36 points was Ronny and our winner today with a good score of 38 points was Dianne. Well done to todays winners. Hope to see another good crowd on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1055","type":"game","date":"2018-04-09","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 9.4.18","text":"15 members today on a very quiet Lanna on courses 1 and 2. The green tining is still apparent making for bumpy and slow greens, this clearly did not affect some of our members. A new award was introduced today. No prize just the cudos. This goes to a player who had five points in one hole, nine points in two holes and twelve points in three holes, but only finished with 19! Well done Kim Stogner. The birdie hole fell on week one to Victor Schneeweiss. As for the main resuk\\lts playing to your handicap was a complete waste of time! In third with 40 points was Julian Wing, in second on 42 was Barry Ralston, but todays runaway winner was John Orlebeck with an amazing 47 points! Congratulations to all. See you next week for a stableford on courses 3 and 1.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1056","type":"game","date":"2018-04-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.04.18","text":"12 members for todays stableford round in rather warm conditions. To the results, a 3 way tie for 2nd. on 37 points were Rob, John and Stuart and our winner today was Alex with a 41 point game. Well done people. The course is pretty good considering it has had a lot of work done to it over the last few days. See you all again on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1057","type":"game","date":"2018-04-09","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 9.4.18","text":"9 Members and two guests with only 7 in the competition, obviously a stroke event is not everyones favourite but worth a try. Course has been nicely cleaned up after the big storm and the greens have been cut and are nearing their pre coring best, should be all back to normal this Friday for our 4 club event. The winner of today’s Stroke event was Brian Heuston with a net 73, however not being in for the prizes it goes to second place Milton Reynolds with a net 74 and in third was Camilla Dwyer with net 79. Just a reminder regarding slow play, if your group falls behind the group in front by more than one hole you are obliged to call the group behind through. Today we only had 3 groups but the second group came in an hour behind the first group and obviously held up the last group needlessly. You can complain to the captain at the end of the round but it is better to deal with it on the course, all the people in the slow group are responsible to ensure course etiquette is followed during the round.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1053","type":"game","date":"2018-04-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo @ Royal Chiang Mai, 06.04.18","text":"23 members and 5 guests for todays stableford round at Royal as Mae Jo was closed. The weather was very warm and humid. Thank goodness we did not have what Hang Dong got last night going by their match report. To the results, in 3rd place on 37 points was Jack, in 2nd on 38 points was Kenny and todays winner with a great score of 43 points was Mike. Congrats to todays winners. Monday golf as usuall at Mae Jo. Have a good weekend and see you all on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1054","type":"game","date":"2018-04-06","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 06.04.18","text":"17 members and 2 guests at todays Stableford Nassau. Hot and Humid after last nights storm, mini cyclone really, with trees down all over the place in the estate and on the course, I found my solar panels two houses away and Brian’s garage roof collapsed. As for the golf, Mr Park was todays winner with 39 points, front nine was won by Denise Reynolds with 20 points (Happy Birthday Denise) and back nine was shared between Milton and Victor with 19 points each. See some of you again on Monday and more of you again next Friday and don’t forget that it is a four club event on Friday, putter plus 3 clubs only in your bag, should be fun on this course.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1052","type":"game","date":"2018-04-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 04.04.18","text":"16 members for todays stableford nassau round in pretty warm conditions. Taking out the front with 22 points was Jan and the back was won by Ronny with 19 points, Mike took out the overall with 37 points.Well done to todays winners. Friday the golf will be at Royal 8.30 tee time so be there no latter than 8 am. Sorry no photo as I forgot.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1049","type":"game","date":"2018-04-02","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 02.04.18","text":"17 players for today’s strokeplay event on courses 3 and 1, welcome to new members Serge and Lamyai who were putting in handicap cards. Course 1 greens had been hollow tyned at the end of last week and not cut, affecting some of the second nine scores. Congratulations to Allan Gariano on taking the birdie hole. Tied for third on nett 73 were Mark Morris and Paul Diminarco. In 2nd was Jay Jones on nett 69 but today’s runaway winner was Lawrence ‘on a roll’ Nahlik with a great nett 65. He couldn’t hide his disappointment when he was informed that today’s event would not get him an invite to The Masters! Congratulations all. Next week stableford on courses 1 and 2. For information the price at Lanna for the next two months on all days is 1050 baht, to include green fee, caddy fee and cart.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1050","type":"game","date":"2018-04-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.04.18","text":"11 members for todays stroke round in quite warm conditions. In 3rd. place on net 76 was Alex, on net 75 in 2nd was Ronny and our winner today was Randy with an impressive net 71. Well done to todays winners. Don’t forget Royal on Friday 8.30 tee time, be there no latter than 8 please. 700 baht green fee caddy and shared cart.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1051","type":"game","date":"2018-04-02","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 02.04.18","text":"There were 10 members and one guest (welcome Les Mackay) at today’s Stableford Event in very humid conditions. After last weeks coring and sanding of the greens most had settled down nicely with a bit of grass growth, still bumpy and slower than usual, no doubt by Friday all will be back to normal. The winner today was Milton Reynolds with 41 points, in second place was Don Bishop with 39 points and in third place but out of the prizes was Denise Reynolds with 37 points. During discussion after the game it was decided to have a stroke event on the second Monday of each month. See you Friday for the Nassau event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1048","type":"game","date":"2018-03-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 09.03.18","text":"Another beautiful day to be on the links as (12) members and (1) guest teed-off on our early morning high season time of 7:20 am. Most groups completed their respective round under (4) hours under cool and slightly overcast conditions. Seeing that the Chinese New Year is only a week away hopefully it is the signal that our high season is ending. Today we had some impressive scores with (11) member increasing their handicap and the winner in the Buffer zone!\n\nRelative to the Winners ( Stableford )\n\n1st Place: Keith Taylor 34 points\n\n2nd Place: being shared by Joop Schillemans & Nigel Stubbs 31 points\n\n3rd Place: being shared by Craig Morriss & Rob Grootenhuijs 30 points\n\nThe Winner’s Circle: Nigel, Keith, Craig, Joop","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1047","type":"game","date":"2018-02-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo,28.02.18","text":"15 players for todays STROKE event in very plesant conditions. In 3rd. place on net 73 was Dianne in 2nd. on net 72 was Alex and our winner today was Stuart with net 71. Well done to todays winners. See you all again on Friday. ALL TEE TIMES ARE NOW 8 a.m.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1044","type":"game","date":"2018-02-26","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 26.02.18","text":"17 members for todays stableford on courses 1 and 2. We wish Yokio Doi safe travels as he returns to Japan for a few months. The birdie hole (pictured) again remains intact and will move to the 7th oncourse 3 next week. Strokeplay courses 3 and 1.\n\nSome great scoring today. Third on 37 points was Kim Stogner. Second on 40 points was Gordon Langtry. Todays overall winner with 44 points and a massive handicap cut was Lawrence Nahlik. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1045","type":"game","date":"2018-02-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.02.18","text":"13 players for todays last noon tee off for winter. Graham had a great score of 39 points but was not in the comp. thus, in 3rd. place was Heinz on 32 points in 2nd. was our birthday boy Randy on 34 points and our winner today was Kuzie on 35 points. Well done people. Even Frank joined us today for Randys birthday round. See you all again on Wednesday for our last 7.20 start. Friday we go back to 8 am starts for all our golf at Mae Jo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1046","type":"game","date":"2018-02-26","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 26.02.18","text":"6 members for today’s round. The round was pleasant — though I do believe some people would consider it slow. We had a group of 5 in front of us from hole #5 onwards and either tee-offs or approach shots were delayed on most holes sometimes both.\n\nSpeaking of slow play — in last Friday’s North Hill match report, complaints of slow play by me were made. Did the group in front get a hole or more ahead? — no — our group was occasionally delayed by them. Were the group behind delayed? — not that I can recall. So where is the slow play? By the way, nothing was mentioned to me during the round. In fact the first I knew about it was when I read the match report.\n\nFor those of you who don’t want to look at the pdf, or don’t have the technology, first on 38 was Curtis Nickel and second on 35 was Leon Smiler.\n\nOver lunch I suggested that as it was getting hotter we should start earlier. Unfortunately, it is not possible for the next couple of weeks. There are still high season tourist groups around. See you next week for an 08:10 tee-off. We are sandwiched between tourist groups.\n\nOne of these days someone will remember to take a winners’ photo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1042","type":"game","date":"2018-02-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.02.18","text":"11 members for todays round in warm conditions, summer is just around the corner ! We had a 3 way tie for 3rd. on 33 points were Ric, Rob and Jan in 2nd. on 36 points was Kuzie and our winner today was Ronny on 37 points. Well done to todays winners. Have a good weekend and I hope to see you all on Monday for our last noon tee time for winter.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1043","type":"game","date":"2018-02-23","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 23.02.18","text":"There were 15 members today, not bad after some played at Mae Moh Yesterday. Hot and mainly humid conditions today got the better of most. Welcome to Ron Howorth at this course and well done on coming in fourth place on the day. Also welcome back to Leon Smiler after his trip back home, unfortunately the break did not improve his golf. Soren played so well he knocked the head off his iron and still made par. A warning to all, it’s snake season, Yung came across a snake, big and ugly with a fish in its mouth at the water on left of hole two and another in a tree on hole five by the bunker. Be cool but be careful. No takers for the birdie hole. The winner today was Ian Fraser with 40 points although it has to be said there were complaints of slow play, runner-up was Don Bishop with 36 points, who once again shouted drinks after the game although I think he was hunting up players for the up coming piss heads tournament, and third was Garry Walker with 35 points and yes guys they were all off the red tees, time to step up and be counted you guys off the back tees.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1041","type":"game","date":"2018-02-22","venue":"Mae Moh","heading":"Mae Moh, 22.02.18 – February 2018 Away Match","text":"We had (18) members playing in a 2-person stableford best ball competition. Most everyone arrived on schedule with a few exceptions due to the long trek ( 2 hours +) from our home base in Chiang Mai. We kicked off the match a little after 10:00 am on what the majority of the players stated was a fantastic golf course. Relative to the weather, to everyone’s amazement, we had light showers and thunderous conditions for a few holes on the front nine. Other than this anomaly it was a great day weather-wise for golf! It should be noted that the pre-printed scores cards were totally erroneous as the information printed on the card taken from the course web page and were not the same as the course score cards. This little hick cup was easily resolved as we just used the course score cards.\n\nRelative to the results:\n\nFirst Place: Team of Ronny Peters and Jack Kuzina 48 Stableford points\n\nSecond Place: Team of Julian Wing and Lawrence Nahlik 44 Stableford points\n\nThird Place: Shared by Adam Jackson and Graham Adams & Roscoe Butler and Tayakorn Butler\n\nboth teams scoring 43 points each.\n\nThe Winners Circle ( not the best picture )\n\nAlso, we would to take this opportunity to wish Roscoe and Tayakorn happiness forever as they were married last month.\n\nIn addition, today was Ronny Peters birthday – Happy birthday and thanks for getting that par 5 eagle today!\n\nLastly, in a few days we will be sending out the formal notice for next’s months “International Scramble” being held at North Hills. Start forming your country teams for this prestigious event!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1040","type":"game","date":"2018-02-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 21.02.18","text":"13 players today in perfect conditions for golf. We had a tie foe 3rd. on 33 points were Andy and Mike in 2nd. was Craig on 35 points and todays winner was Dianne on 36 (should have been 40) points. Well done to todays winners. Monday will be our last noon tee off, I hope will will have good numbers for that. See you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1037","type":"game","date":"2018-02-19","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 19.02.18","text":"18 members today in perfect weather for a stableford on courses 3 and 1. Welcome back to Lester Twigden and bon voyage to Gerald Greba. The birdie hole again remains unclaimed so off to hole ten next week for a stableford on courses 1 and 2. The moral of today is ‘you have to be in it to win it’! Gordon Langtry would have taken second prize with 37 points! However, tied for second on 32 points were 4 players, Julian Wing, Lawrence Nahlik, J J Walker and Garry Walker. Todays overall winner was Jim Lockhart with 38 points. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1038","type":"game","date":"2018-02-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 19.02.18","text":"10 menbers joined us for our 2nd last noon tee off in perfect golf weather. We had a 3 way tie for 2nd. on 31 points were Jack, Bob and Randy but our runaway winner today was Jay who had a great score of 39 points. Well done to todays winners.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1039","type":"game","date":"2018-02-19","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 19.02.18","text":"8 members today in perfect weather on a perfect course. Today’s winner was Rob Grootenhuijs with 37 and second went to Don Bishop with 35. Next Monday tee-off time is 08:30. See you then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1035","type":"game","date":"2018-02-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.02.18","text":"16 members for todays stableford round, which should have been 4×4 balls but after some confusion we had 1×4 ball and 4×3 balls. Sorry guys. In a tie for 3rd. today was Joop and Rob on 34 points, in 2nd. was Craig on 36 points and our winner was Ed on 38 points. Well done to our winners. As of the 1st. of March if your card has not been signed by yourself and the marker you will be excluded from any placings. This also means that once your card is handed in that is the score that will be recorded, no if’s and’s or butt’s. Thanking you in advance. Sorry there is no picture today.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1036","type":"game","date":"2018-02-16","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 16.02.18","text":"There were 18 members turn out for today’s Stableford Round in the best weather Thailand has produced this year so far. After a random draw three groups went off 1st tee and two groups went off 10th tee with most completing their rounds in just over four hours. No takers for the birdie hole #6 yet again. Overall the scores were pretty ordinary with no one playing to handicap. The winners were tied on 33 points: Don Bishop and Milton Reynolds, and the runners-up were tied on 32 points: Mr Park and Chanitapha (Oil), I also need to mention that Mr Park had three birdies in his round today so promising much better scores to come. Roscoe and Nok joined us today and announced that they had been married during his break (hip that is) from golf. Also a big thank you to Don for shouting the beers for all after his horse won today in NZ. For those who asked about the North Hill members tournament the manager informs me that now they have over three hundred members so they will wait until after the high season and that it will most likely be in April so stand by for more information.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1034","type":"game","date":"2018-02-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.02.18","text":"A better roll up for todays game of stableford, 17 members and 1 guest. The weather again was very plesant and we all got around in close to 4 hours. In 3rd. place on 34 points was Rob in 2nd. on 35 was Ronny and our winner today was Gerald. Well done to our winners. See you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1031","type":"game","date":"2018-02-12","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 12.02.18","text":"16 members for todays stableford on courses 1 and 2. The birdie hole remains unclaimed and moves to hole 7 on the racecourse nine for next weeks stableford on 3 and 1.\n\nIn third on 34 points was Barry Ochitwa, Second was Gerald Greba on 36 but todays runaway winner was Jim Lockhart on 39 points. Congratulations all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1032","type":"game","date":"2018-02-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.02.18","text":"A small field of 7 members played today in perfect conditions, although the scores did not reflect that. In 2nd. on 32 points was Joop and our winner on 34 points was Adam. See you all again on Wednesday (and a few more one would hope).","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1033","type":"game","date":"2018-02-12","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 12.02.18","text":"8 members played today on a really nice looking course. A total of 9 birdies were scored and these were spread among nearly all players. Soren Nielson had an excellent game and was today’s winner with 41. Brian Heuston came second with 37. See you next week for a 08:20 Tee off.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1030","type":"game","date":"2018-02-09","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 09.02.18","text":"Perfect weather, great course, where else would you want to be? There were 20 members present and in the stableford competition. No takers for the birdie hole, but plenty of birdies and an eagle from Yung Beece on the 11th hole, well done. Tied in third place were Milton Reynolds, Yung Beece, Curtis Nickel with 33 points. In Second place was Jack Cooper with 34 points having had vision restored. The overall winner on the day was current captain Garry Walker with 39 points. It has to be said that all players off the white tees were at a bit of a disadvantage today as they are returfing the usual white tees and as a consequence they were relegated to the back tees. No complaints, all happy that the course is being maintained properly. Well done to all concerned, see you all soon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1027","type":"game","date":"2018-02-05","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 05.02.18","text":"16 members for todays strokeplay event on courses 3 and 1. Just over 5 hours as we had to wait at the turn for half an hour, we were 15 minutes early and they were running 15 minutes late! We wish bon voyage to Allen Norris, see you in October. The local rules for Lanna are now posted on the website under the news section. The birdie hole again carries over to next week thanks to inch short Ken Nalder!\n\nThird place went to Julian Wing with a nett 76, First tied were Peter Brown and Yokio Doi on nett 74. Congratulations. See you next week for a stableford on courses 1 and 2,","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1028","type":"game","date":"2018-02-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 05.02.18","text":"This Monday we had (8) members teeing off at our high season 12:oo PM noon time start. The weather was again great for golf as we played under sunny skies but with cool breezes. The course today was relatively quiet and the only groups slowing play was attributed to ourselves.\n\nToday’s results are as follows:\n\n1st Place: Andy Galwey 38 points\n\n2nd Place: Iain Craig 32 points\n\n3rd Place: Joop Schillemans 29 points\n\nToday’s Happy Winners!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1029","type":"game","date":"2018-02-05","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 05.02.18","text":"Today we had 7 members at our normal time of 08:20 — on the front nine not as expected on the back. We started behind two groups of 3 and 2 but by the 3rd hole this had become one group of 5. This slowed played a little for our following group of 3 but only the occasional delay was experienced by our group of 4. The winners today were Brian Heuston and Camilla Dwyer on 34 and 32 respectively.\n\nSee you next Monday for 08:20 tee-off.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1025","type":"game","date":"2018-02-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 02.02.18","text":"We had (12) members arriving in the early morning hours under again somewhat cool if not cold conditions. Based on the low attendance numbers over the past few weeks is attributed to our early (7:26 AM) high season start.\n\nFor some unknown reason two groups teed off in front of us so our start was somewhat delayed but we all completed our respective round of golf in approximately (4) hours.\n\nRelative to the results:\n\n1st Place 39 points Nigel Stubbs\n\n2nd Place 36 points Ted Taylor\n\n3rd Place 32 points Keith Taylor\n\nThe Happy Winners","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1026","type":"game","date":"2018-02-02","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 02.02.18","text":"After the monthly away yesterday it was obvious that some were going to struggle to turn up or for that matter play well today. There were 16 golfers today and not one played to handicap, two were not in the competition and one did not finish. It was Stableford Nassau and the winners tied with 34 points were Camilla Dwyer and Jim Lockhart. The front nine went to Victor Schneeweiss and the back nine went to Roger Mack. No takers for the birdie hole #6 in it’s first week. The course was busy yet again but well managed and all finished in reasonable time.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1024","type":"game","date":"2018-02-01","venue":"Royal Chiang Mai","heading":"Royal Chiang Mai, 01.02.18 (February Away Match)","text":"This Thursday we had (36) members and (2) guests forming (4) person teams for our first “Yellow Ball” competition. At this time we would like to thank Milton and Denise Reynolds and Peter Hadden for their suggestion to play the “Yellow Ball” format. As discussed, during our recent AGM meeting the majority of members suggested that we play other formats not just the Stableford events. Also, I would like to again thank all the participants of today’s match for arriving on time subsequently resulting in an orderly and on-time tee-off.\n\nThe course today was extremely busy but we managed to tee off on schedule off both the #1 and #10 tee boxes. It also should be noted that most groups completed their respective round in under 4-1/2 hours. For reference the course conditions were good with the fairways being somewhat dry and the greens were running on the slow side.\n\nRelative to the results:\n\nFirst Place with a team score of 122 strokes goes to:\n\nPeter Hadden, Jay Jones, Kenny Jones, Jim Lockart\n\nSecond Place tie with 138 strokes goes to:\n\nJoop, John,Jan, & Rob our Dutch contingent\n\nDon, Gordon, Gerry, Inge\n\nAs stated by the scores the first place team ran away from the field with an impressive (16) strokes better than the next place finishers – Well Done!\n\nDon’t forget that next month’s away game scheduled for February 22, 2018 at Mae Moh. The format is a 2 person best ball. Please submit your teams when available.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1023","type":"game","date":"2018-01-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 31.01.18","text":"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:\n\nRelative to the Results:\n\n1st Place Ted Taylor 39 points\n\n2nd Place Keith Taylor 37 points\n\n3rd Place Jack Kuzina & Stuart Duncan 33 points\n\nThe Taylor Brothers: Keith & Ted\n\nHats off to today’s winners!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1021","type":"game","date":"2018-01-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 29.01.18","text":"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.\n\nRelative to the winners:\n\nFirst Place with (40) points – Jim Hopkins\n\nSecond Place with (37) points – Jack Kuzina\n\nThe Winner’s Circle: Jim and Jack","photos":[],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/29.01.2018-Stableford-Maejo.pdf","label":"29.01.2018 – Stableford Maejo"}]},{"id":"r1022","type":"game","date":"2018-01-29","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 29.01.18","text":"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.\n\nTee off times for Mondays in February are currently\n\n05/2 — 8:20 — back nine first\n\n12/2 — 8:20\n\n19/2 — 8:20\n\n19/2 — 8:30\n\nDue to high season these may change, so please check Weekly Calendar before playing.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1019","type":"game","date":"2018-01-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 26.01.18","text":"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.\n\nThe winners today are as follows:\n\nFirst place tie being shared by Ronny Peters and John DeJong with (35) points each.\n\nSecond place goes to Ted Taylor with (34) points\n\nThe winner’s circle: John, Ted, Ronny","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1020","type":"game","date":"2018-01-26","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 26.01.18","text":"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.\n\nThe ‘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.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1018","type":"game","date":"2018-01-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 24.01.18","text":"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.\n\nThe following are today’s winners:\n\nFirst Place with 34 points Gordon Langtree\n\nSecond Place with 33 points Keith Taylor\n\nThird Place with 31 points Ronny Peters\n\nThe Winners Circle ( Keith and Gordon)\n\nRonny could not make it for the awards presentation but he donated his winners share to our charity foundation.\n\nCongratulations to today’s winners!\n\n2018 Player of the Year Status Report\n\nPlease 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)\n\nThe 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.\n\nRank\nName\nQualifying Rounds\nPoints\n\n1\nMichael Kuzmich\n27\n192\n\n2\nJack Kuzina\n30\n184\n\n3\nRonny Peters\n23\n176\n\n4\nDon Bishop\n25\n167\n\n5\nNigel Stubbs\n22\n156\n\n6\nAdam Jackson\n19\n145\n\n7\nRic Cameron\n21\n129\n\n8\nMilton Reynolds\n19\n127\n\n9\nJohn Noyes\n21\n124\n\n10\nAllen Norris\n16\n117\n\n11\nAlex Stewart\n16\n113\n\n11\nLeon Smiler\n19\n113\n\n13\nGarry Walker\n14\n111\n\n14\nStuart Duncan\n16\n108\n\n15\nSoren Nielson\n18\n107\n\n16\nJack Cooper\n17\n106\n\n17\nTed Taylor\n17\n104\n\n17\nGordon Langtry\n16\n104\n\n17\nJim Lockhart\n15\n104\n\n20\nRob Grootenhuijs\n23\n100\n\nAs 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nIn closing, please submit any comments or suggestions you may have concerning this subject matter.\n\nThe complete list of allocated points per member can be seen on the following link:\n\nFor reference the 2017 Player of the Year was Ronny Peters with Ashley Kim Sing coming in second place\n\nRonny accepting his award at the Annual Dinner Party","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1015","type":"game","date":"2018-01-22","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 22.01.18","text":"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.\n\nAt 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.\n\nRelative to the results:\n\nFirst place with 37 points Jack Kuzina\n\n2nd place tie with 35 points Denise Reynolds & Julian Wing\n\n3rd place with 33 points Barry Ochitwa\n\nToday’s Winner’s Circle: Denise, Jack, Julian\n\nFor reference no one won the “Birdie Hole on Hole 10” so the pot is up to 300 baht.\n\nLastly, please note that next Monday the scheduled tee-off time is back to 8:20 am.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1016","type":"game","date":"2018-01-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.01.18","text":"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.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1017","type":"game","date":"2018-01-22","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 22.01.18","text":"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.\n\nThe tee off time next week, 29/1 is 08:10. See you then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1013","type":"game","date":"2018-01-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 19.01.18","text":"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.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1014","type":"game","date":"2018-01-19","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 19.01.18","text":"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.\n\nNext 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.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1012","type":"game","date":"2018-01-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo,17.01.18","text":"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.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1009","type":"game","date":"2018-01-15","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 15.01.18","text":"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.\n\nIn third today was John Noyes with 37 points, but todays joint winners on 39 points were Victor Schneeweiss and Kim Stogner. Congratulations.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1010","type":"game","date":"2018-01-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.01.18","text":"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.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1011","type":"game","date":"2018-01-15","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 15.01.18","text":"5 members turned up for our 07:20 start time. The winner today was Camilla Dwyer with 34 Stableford points.\n\nAnother winner today was Ian Fraser who after 7 months was able to overcome the birdie hole.\n\nThe starting time next Monday is 07:10.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1007","type":"game","date":"2018-01-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 12.01.18","text":"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.\n\nRelative to the Stableford results the order of winners are as follows:\n\n1st place Ronny Peters 36 points\n\n2nd place Mike Roykroft 35 points\n\n3rd place Alex Steward 33 points\n\nIt should be noted that this was the first day of the new “Player of the Year” points format.\n\nMike, Ronny, Alex\n\nHats off to today’s winners!","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_1821-225x300.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_1821.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/12.01.2018-Stableford-Maejo.pdf","label":"12.01.2018 – Stableford Maejo"}]},{"id":"r1008","type":"game","date":"2018-01-12","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 12.01.18","text":"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.\n\nIn 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.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1006","type":"game","date":"2018-01-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo,10.01.18","text":"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.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1004","type":"game","date":"2018-01-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo,08.01.18","text":"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.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1005","type":"game","date":"2018-01-08","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 08.01.18","text":"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.\n\nBeing 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:\n\n15/1 — 07:20\n\n22/1 — 07:10\n\n29/1 — 08:10\n\nPlease note all times are subject to change during high season.\n\nImmediately prior to the day you wish to play, check the Weekly Calendar.\n\nA link to this is also at the bottom of the website Home page.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1002","type":"game","date":"2018-01-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.01.18","text":"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.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1003","type":"game","date":"2018-01-05","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 05.01.18","text":"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.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1001","type":"game","date":"2018-01-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.01.18","text":"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.\n\nAs you can see it was a fun day today…which carried on to the presentation.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0998","type":"game","date":"2018-01-01","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 01.01.18","text":"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.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0999","type":"game","date":"2018-01-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.01.18","text":"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 !!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r1000","type":"game","date":"2018-01-01","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 01.01.18","text":"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.\n\nBecause 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 >>>","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0996","type":"game","date":"2017-12-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 29.12.17","text":"11 members and an ex-member (Stuart Leckie) played today in what could only be classified as perfect conditions for golf. We had a 2 way tie for 2nd. on 36 points were Jack and Kuzie and todays winner 72 off the stick 41 points was Ronny, well done people. Golf as usual on Monday at 12.00. Have a good weekend and Happy New Year to all!\n\nMaejo 25.27.17\n\nThis Wednesday we had (9) members teeing off at Maejo under rainy and cold conditions. To say the least the consensus of most of the players was that it was one of the worst weather conditions in all their years playing golf in Thailand. One of our smarter members Keith Taylor picked up after (5) holes with most of the remainder of players stating that if the rain continued while on the (9) hole they would also pack it in. As usual the rain stopped on the (9) hold so everyone continued onto the back nine holes but after the (12) hole that rain re-appeared but under colder conditions. As an understatement most of the players wished they stayed home!\n\nRelative to the results we had a 4-way tie for First Place with a fantastic score of (29) points!\n\nStuart Duncan\n\nJan Jumelet\n\nNigel Stubbs\n\nRic Cameron\n\nWe thank Stuart and Jan for donating their winning to our Charity as they did not join the group at the “Caddy Shack”.\n\nNigel & Ric","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0997","type":"game","date":"2017-12-29","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 29.12.17","text":"There were 12 Members front up today in cool but perfect conditions for golf. While it seems that colds/flu abound and a few stayed away but a few made of sterner stuff fronted and played anyway. Busy course again but to be expected in the high season. We had a couple who DNF. For those who completed the round the winner was Denise Reynolds who conquered her fear of the seventh with a birdie and managed 37 points. Tied in second place were Leon Smiler and Roger Mack with 35 points, but much to Leon’s disgust he hit the green on the birdie hole par 5 for two but could only manage a par, Bugger. Tied in third with no prize were Don Bishop and Garry Walker with 32 points. After the game we welcomed Haydn patterson and family back in country for a few weeks who will be playing next week with a few non-regulars in the North Hill members Birthday deal. cheers everybody and a Happy New Year to all, Sawadee Pei mai.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0995","type":"game","date":"2017-12-25","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 25.12.17","text":"Merry Christmas. Today we had Rudolph the Red Tee Stableford, all off the red tees with 11 members and one guest. Welcome back for a brief visit to Jefferey Dwyer. Hopefully the scores would improve off the red tees but for most it was an epic fail!! The birdie hole did go to David Urlwin Smith, congratulations. Today’s star performers were John Orlebeck in third with 32 points. Second was Yokio Doi with 33 points and todays winner was Barry Ralston with 35 points. Congratulations to all todays winners. I have to say I have never seen the course in better shape. Fairways cut tight and quick greens (really!!) Next week stroke play on course 3 and 1 for those of you without a hangover.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0993","type":"game","date":"2017-12-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.12.17","text":"This Friday we had (7) members arriving at Maejo under extreme frigid conditions. It was hard to believe we were in Thailand but eventually as the sun rose it warmed up. Basically, we player in ideal conditions except for the first 3 to 4 holes prior to the sun rise.\n\nThe scoring today was fantastic with some extremely excellent results:\n\n1st Place : Nigel Stubbs with 34 points\n\n2nd Place: Stuart Duncan with an impressive (30) points\n\n3rd Place: Alex Stewart with (29) points\n\nIt should be noted that due to these players enthusiastic attitude, based on their excellent results, they graciously donated (500) baht to our charity.\n\nThe Happy Winners\n\nPlease note that for those interested in playing a morning round of golf at Maejo on Christmas day Stuart Duncan has reserved (8) tee times for 7:30 am. Please note that the normal 12 noon round had been cancelled.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_1764-3-225x300.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_1764-3.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0994","type":"game","date":"2017-12-22","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 22.12.17","text":"There were 13 members turn out for today’s Stableford event in cool conditions on a busy course. I guess the high season is now in full swing as we had a slow round today on a busy course even though we went off both tees. No takers for the birdie hole and in fact only one birdie scored in todays round. The winner today was Don Bishop with 34 points, runner-up was Jim Lockhart with 33 points and third was Garry Walker with 32 points. Well done and a Merry Christmas to one and all.\n\n*****NOTE : TEE-OFF TIME FOR MONDAY 25/12 AT NORTH HILL IS 8am*****\n\nHariphunchai – December 2017 Away Match – Scramble\n\n35 members all arrived on time resulting in an on-time start for our December away game. It should be noted that for those members who never played this course previously were highly impressed with all aspects of the facility from the free coffee prior to our start, the friendly staff, on to the impeccable tee boxes, fairways and greens. As mentioned by a few of our members some of our local Chiang Mai courses should travel to Lamphun and witness how a course should be operated.\n\nRelative to the results we had some great scores:\n\n1st Place\n\nTeam “Speedy Gonzales” finishing 40 minutes behind the group in from of them but posting a gross score of 68 (Net 58.25) comprised of John Noyes, Jim Lockhart, Darrell Pinney and Ian Car.\n\nJohn, Jim, Ian, & Darrell\n\n2nd Place:\n\nTeam of Frank Schwarz, Silvan Schwarz, Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich, Gerry Brimacombe Gross 66 – Net 59\n\n3rd Place:\n\nTeam of Yung Beece, Andy Galwey, Larry Richard, Tom Rowland\n\nCongratulations to all of today’s Winners!\n\nAs mentioned during the awards ceremony we encourage all our membership to attend the 2018 AGM meeting on January 11, 2018 (6:00 PM) at Gymkhana. As stated we need everyone’s valued input to continue to strengthen our golf society!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0992","type":"game","date":"2017-12-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.12.17","text":"12 members played stableford nassau today again in great conditions for golf. The front was taken out by Nigel, Adam and Stuart all on 16 the back was Ric on 18 and todays overall winner was Kuzie with 37 points. Well done guys. The away game is tomorrow the 21st. please be there by 8.30. See you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0989","type":"game","date":"2017-12-18","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 18.12.17","text":"16 members at Lanna for todays stableford on course 1 and 2. Some were away getting some sneaky practice at Haripunchai ready for thursday! Perfect weather prevailed but the scoring did not match the perfect conditions in most cases. In third was Barry Ochitwa with 32 points, tied for first were Jim Lockhart and John Orlebeck with 36 points. Congratulations to the winners. Next week will be Rudolph the Red Tee stableford on course 1 and 2. Everybody playing off the red tees. See you all on Christmas Day.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0990","type":"game","date":"2017-12-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.12.17","text":"Only 5 players for todays game in perfect conditions for golf. Randy took out the win with 36 points, best he said he had played in quite some time. May have turned the corner ? There will be no orginized golf at Mae Jo next Monday being Christmas Day. We still have tee times should somewon wish to play. Remember Noon on Mondays. Hope to see a few more on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0991","type":"game","date":"2017-12-18","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 18.12.17","text":"4 players for todays game in perfect conditions. Scores weren’t that good with Brian Heuston winning with 32 points.\n\nThere will be a game next Monday, Christmas Day. Hope to see a few people.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0987","type":"game","date":"2017-12-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo 15.12.17","text":"13 players for todays game starting in cool conditions. In 3rd. on 33 points was Ted in 2nd on 35 was Ric and todays winner was Alex with a good score of 40 points, well done guys. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday for a 12.00 start.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0988","type":"game","date":"2017-12-15","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 15.12.17","text":"There were 22 golfers roll up today’s Stableford round, 18 members and 4 visitors. Milton and Denise elected to just play a social round with their family at the back of the field and the rest of us went off front and back in what would have to be considered perfect weather for golf. No takers for the birdie hole, in fact only one birdie on the day. The winner today was Soren Nielsen with 35 points, runner up was Jack Cooper with 32 points and third was Lawrence Nahlick with 31 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0984","type":"game","date":"2017-12-11","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 11.12.17","text":"A very slow day as 21 members and one guest followed two slow six balls for todays stableford event on course one and two. We welcome back David Urlwin-Smith in a playing capacity today. The birdie hole on hole ten was re-started and the very small pot taken by the stand in Captain Mr Stubbs!\n\nThe scoring was very average and tied for third was Inge Persson and Nigel Stubbs on 33 Points. Second place went to Allen Norris on 34 points and the only person playing to his handicap in first place on 36 points was Yokio Doi.\n\nNext week is stableford again, start times in order of arrival, so if you dont want to play with the Captain or Allan arrive later!!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0985","type":"game","date":"2017-12-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 11.12.17","text":"This Monday for our noon tee off time we had (8) members showing up to complete in a Stable-ford Nassau competition. The weather today was on the hot side but some late afternoon clouds made it more bearable. We also completed our round in under (4) hours resulting in another great day to be on the links.\n\nRelative to the Scoring:\n\n1st place with (39) points goes to Ronny Peters\n\nFront nine with (19) points goes to Jim Hopkins\n\nBack nine with (19) points went to Randy Teisl\n\nThe Winner’s Circle: Jim, Ronny, & Randy\n\nIn closing it was nice to see Randy back playing and also a fond farewell to Frank Schwarz whose golfing career at Maejo comes to a close. Please note that this does not equate to Frank’s golfing career has ended- only at Maejo for the near future.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_1761-225x300.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_1761.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0986","type":"game","date":"2017-12-11","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 11.12.17","text":"There were 5 members for today’s event. The winner was Brian Heuston with 30. The course, in all aspects, is looking particularly good. Perhaps the low Stableford scores were the result of loss of concentration due to an unusually slow round of 4.5 hours.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0982","type":"game","date":"2017-12-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 08.12.17","text":"This Friday for our early 7:20 AM start we had 15 members all arriving on time and assigned into groups by our illustrious temporary captain Ric Cameron. As per our reserved tee off times we had (2) groups going off #1 tee box and (2) groups going off of #10 tee box.\n\nRelative to the weather we played under ideal conditions with all group completing their respective round in (4) hour or less.\n\nToday Honors are as follows:\n\n1st Place Mike Roycroft 38 points\n\n2nd place tie Barry Ralston & Ric Cameron 35 points\n\n3rd place Stuart Duncan 33 points\n\nHats\n\nHats off to today’s Winners","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0983","type":"game","date":"2017-12-08","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 08.12.17","text":"Today’s stableford event had 17 starters, 15 members, 1 previous member requalifying for handicap welcome back Jim, and one kiwi visitor here to keep an eye on Leon. We all went off a bit early on both tees in handicap order. Cloud cover kept sun and temps down for all the round in most enjoyable conditions. No takers for the birdie hole, but as always a few close shaves. The winner today was Leon Smiler obviously trying to impress his guest with 37 points. In second place was Milton Reynolds with 35 points and a tie for third between Don Bishop and John Noyes with 33 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0980","type":"game","date":"2017-12-06","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 06.12.17","text":"There was only 5 players today at Inthanon. the weather was just right. the course was quite. but we had a good time 5 hour round were the time went I dont know??\n\nLeon was the winner.\n\nsorry no photo we forgot to take one.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0981","type":"game","date":"2017-12-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.12.17","text":"11 members and 1 guest today for a stroke round. In 3rd. on net 77 was Mike in 2nd. on 75 net was Stuart and our winner today was Nigel with net 73. Well done people. See you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0977","type":"game","date":"2017-12-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 04.12.17","text":"20 members and one guest today. Additionally welcome to a new member, Victor Schneeweiss and Jim Lockhart returning after three years.\n\nIt was a long day! Round course three was ok but many people were starting on course one. Strokeplay was the order of the day. In a tie for third on nett 75 were Allen Norris and Soren Neilson. Second on nett 72 was Ashley Kim Singh. In first place on nett 71 was John Orlebeck. Congratulations to all, Stableford on course 1 and 2 next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0978","type":"game","date":"2017-12-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.12.17","text":"10 members and 1 new member played our first noon round today in very pleasant conditions. Welcome Jay Jones to the Chiang Mai Social Golfers. The scores were not too good except for the winner, in 3rd on 31 was Kuzie in 2nd on 33 was Barry but our clear winner today was Mike with 40 points. Well done Mike. Sorry I forgot to take a photo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0979","type":"game","date":"2017-12-04","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 04.12.17","text":"There were 4 members for today’s event with 3 in the comp and one putting in his fifth card for handicap. The winner was Don Bishop on 35.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0975","type":"game","date":"2017-12-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo,01.12.17","text":"16 members for todays stableford round in great conditions for golf. In 3rd.place on 35 points was Adam in 2nd. on 36 points was Mike and ou winner today was Ronny with 38 points. Well done guys. Have a good weekend and see you at 12.00 on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0976","type":"game","date":"2017-12-01","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 01.12.17","text":"There were 18 members fronting up for todays Stableford Nassau event with 17 in the comp and one still going for handicap. Mind you a couple of them had trouble finding the course, but in the end made it before tee off, just. No one took out the birdie hole and life goes on. there were two overall winners with 38 points being Allen Norris and Roger Mack. It might be said that Allen played his pants off as his caddy insisted that he change after nine holes because it was getting embarrassing, and I do mean em.bar.arsing. The winner of the front nine was Leon Smiler with 19 points and the back nine was Robert Green with a nice even round of 18 points front and back. lovely day, great camaraderie, great course.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0973","type":"game","date":"2017-11-29","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 29.11.17","text":"Six members turned up for an enjoyable day’s golf. Course was quiet with little sign of the tourists yet to come although the Korean group in front slowed up and our two 3-balls turned in to a 6-ball at the 16th hole. Ralph Hamilton took honours.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0974","type":"game","date":"2017-11-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 29.11.17","text":"A much better roll up today with 18 members playing a stroke round. We had a tie for 3rd. with net 75 were Ronny and John, in 2nd. on net 74 was Kuzie and our winner for today was Ted with net 73. One of our lady members had a hole in one on the par 3 – 7th. well done Mari-Anne. Friday we go to high season times, Wednesday and Friday tee off will be at 7.20 and on Mondays it will be 12 noon. See you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0970","type":"game","date":"2017-11-27","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 27.11.17","text":"The stand in Captain was very touched that 19 members came to witness his return today, or was it just coincidence!! The birdie hole again fell on week one to Jack Cooper.\n\nCloudy skies and a light breeze made todays golfing conditions perfect for some good scoring and all players finished in a little over 4 hours. Tied for third on 34 points were Lester Twigden and Inge Persson. Todays tied winners were Mark Morriss and Alan Norris on 35 points. Congraulations to all, next week strokeplay on courses 3 and 1.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0971","type":"game","date":"2017-11-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.11.17","text":"Only 8 players today in great weather for golf. The scores did not reflect the good conditions, a tie for 1st. on only 31 points were Jim and Barry. Happy days, win and go out. Hope to see a few more on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0972","type":"game","date":"2017-11-27","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 27.11.17","text":"Seven members played today in a stableford event on a near empty course with overcast skies and light breezes. Some of the greens have been lightly sanded and were a bit slower which made putting much easier, or so it seemed, hope they do the rest by Friday. The staff have complied with our request for more “OB” marker pegs on holes 12 & 15 and we thank them for that. No takers for the birdie hole. The winner today was Garry Walker with 36 points and the runner-up was Brian Heuston with 33 points. We farewelled Milton & Denise on their way to enjoy a Bollywood style wedding in India for a week. Do come and join us on Mondays for a most enjoyable round of golf.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0968","type":"game","date":"2017-11-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.11.17","text":"16 members for todays stableford event in pretty good conditions for golf. We had a tie for 3rd. place on 33 points were Bob and Barry and in 2nd. on 37 was Kuzie but our winner today was Ric with 40 points. Well done people. Have a good weekend all and see you again on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0969","type":"game","date":"2017-11-24","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 24.11.17","text":"Friday golf has never looked so good, weather is fine and the course is in top condition, if anything the course may be getting a little too popular with increasing numbers every day. 17 members present today for the usual stableford event. No takers for the birdie hole again and just in case you’ve forgotten it is the par 5 hole #12. The outright winner today was Brian Heuston with 42 points having torn the front nine apart and only faltering a little on the back nine. Tied for second were Milton Reynolds and Don Bishop with 35 points each. Well done everyone and just maybe we will see you again next week on either Monday, Wednesday or Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0965","type":"game","date":"2017-11-22","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 22.11.17","text":"Seven members and 1 guest turned up for a round under overcast skies that made golf very pleasant for a change. Soren took honours with Ralph coming second.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0966","type":"game","date":"2017-11-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 22.11.17","text":"This Wednesday we had 11 members competing in a Stable-ford Nassau competition. Once the early morning fog burnt off we had ideal weather for a round of golf.\n\nTaking the overall win was Ronny Peters posting 38 Points. The front nine with 19 points was won by John De Jong with Ric Cameron taking the back nine with 22 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0967","type":"game","date":"2017-11-22","venue":"Waterford","heading":"Chiang Rai Cup, 22.11.17 (2nd & Final Day – Waterford)","text":"This years 2017 Chiang Rai Cup Entrants\n\nFor the final leg of the Chiang Rai we had (13) members vying for the Chiang Rai Cup. As noted we played this event at Waterford or better known as the “Augusta of the North” with its beautiful entrance similar if not more impressive than “Magnolia Lane”. Typical for this course the greens and fairways were in excellent condition resulting in some very impressive results.\n\n1st Place: Graham Adams 44 points\n\n2nd Place: Lawrence Nahlik 42 points\n\n3rd Place Don Bishop 39 points\n\n4th Place: 4-way tie being shared by Frank, Jack, Kuzie, & Iain\n\nBased on the final days results the 2017 Chiang Rai cup winner is Graham Adams with a total score of 77 points.\n\nComing in 2nd place with 76 points was Lawrence Nahlik followed by Don Bishop & Frank Schwarz taking 3rd place with 73 points.\n\nThe Winner’s Circle: Lawrence, Graham, Don\n\nIt should be noted that this is Graham’s fourth championship win this years as he won the Piss Heads Cup,the Lao championship last month, the CMSG golfers Annual tournament with a tie for 1st place and lastly this years 2017 Chiang Rai cup. Graham’s confidence is growing leaps and bounds and he is predicting that in a few weeks or so he will be beating Ronny Peters off the stick on a regular basis!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0964","type":"game","date":"2017-11-21","venue":"Santiburi","heading":"Chiang Rai Cup, 21.11.17 (1st day- Santiburi)","text":"The first leg of the Chiang Rai cup was played today at Santiburi. We had 16 players all arriving on schedule for an orderly and on schedule tee off at 9:15 am. The weather forecast predicted rain showers but we completed our match under partly sunny skies and at time extremely hot coupled with some welcomed light breezes.\n\nThe following are the leaders of the (2) day tournament:\n\nAdam Jackson and Jomo Mac Dermott 38 points\n\nFrank Schwarz 36 points\n\nGerry Brimacombe 35 points\n\nThe complete leader board can be viewed at the following link:","photos":[],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/21.11.2017-Stableford-Santiburi.pdf","label":"21.11.2017 – Stableford Santiburi"}]},{"id":"r0961","type":"game","date":"2017-11-20","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 1+2, 20.11.17","text":"Today we had (11) members all arriving early resulting in a 8:00 am tee-off. During the first round the weather was on the cool side accompanied by some light breezes The first group ( 3-some) completed the first nine holes in 1 hour and 40 minutes but it took 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete the back nine a a 4-some of elderly individuals slowed the pace of play to almost a standstill.\n\nThe posted scores were not that great as 10 out of the 11 players handicap index went up .1 strokes.\n\nThe following are today’s winners:\n\n1st Place: Lester Twigden 32 points\n\n2nd Place: Allen Norris 31 points\n\n3rd Place: Yukio Doi 30 points\n\nYukio, Lester, Allen\n\nNext Monday Nigel will be back in the helm as captain","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0962","type":"game","date":"2017-11-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 20.11.17","text":"Just (4) players today competing in a Stableford event. With only (4) players ad the result of the Chiang Rai cup being played at Waterford today we still had a tie for 1st place being shared by Jim Hopkins and John De Jong both scoring 34 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0963","type":"game","date":"2017-11-20","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 20.11.17","text":"A small group of three enthusiastic players today. Brian Heuston was the winner, but all were winners because we had the pleasure of playing on an immaculate course with few other groups to delay play.\n\nWelcome to our new Canadian member, Richard Barron who is improving with every round. This was his second card and we look forward to him achieving his handicap.\n\nThe fairways and greens were perfect and with the removal of some of the heavy rough the course is beautiful. Once again the Staff and Caddies were very friendly, which makes for a most enjoyable day. Finishing the day with lunch in air-conditioned comfort made the day complete.\n\nLook forward to seeing you all next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0959","type":"game","date":"2017-11-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.11.17","text":"A good roll up today for our Friday stableford comp. with 21 members and 1 guest. In 3rd. place on 34 points was Ronny in 2nd. place on 37 points was Mike and our winner today on 38 points was Adam (again). Golf as usuall on Monday. Have a good weekend all , see some of you in Chiang Rai on Tuesday and Wednesday. The caddy shack will be closed on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0960","type":"game","date":"2017-11-17","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 17.11.17","text":"A good turn out for today with 16 members and one new member. Welcome Rick Baron to the club. A Stableford event in humid conditions on a beautiful course. The winner today was Brian Heuston with 36 points, runner up was Jack Cooper with 34 points and tied in third place was Milton Reynolds and Garry Walker on 33 points. No one got the birdie hole and life continues. See you all next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0957","type":"game","date":"2017-11-15","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 15.11.17","text":"Fourteen members and 2 guests turned up for the midday start. In joint first place were Allan Gariano and Gordon Langtry with Joy Gariano in third place.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0958","type":"game","date":"2017-11-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.11.17","text":"A few more today, 13 members for a stableford round in rather warm conditions, what happened to winter?\n\nWe had a 3 way tie for 1st. place today with Alex, Adam and Ted all on 34 points. See you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0955","type":"game","date":"2017-11-13","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 13.11.17","text":"Today we had the date matching number of players (13) on a nice fresh Monday morning at Lanna. Everyone arrived on time and we were send of 15 minutes ahead of schedule. Our first group spend all 4 1/2 hours behind a 5 Ball which was not toooooooo bad.\n\nWelcome back to Allen Norris and Inge Persson as well as John Noyes.\n\ntied in 3rd place was Allan G., Gordon Langtry and Soren Nielsen with a blistering score of 31. Alone with 35 points was Inge Persson. Well done to todays winners.\n\nSee you all next week with Captain Jack.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0956","type":"game","date":"2017-11-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.11.17","text":"A very small field of 9 members and 2 visitors for todays stableford nassau round. The front was won by Andy with 17 points the back was won by Barry on 18 points but our clear overall winner today was Jim with a blistering 80 off the stick and 42 points. Well done to todays winners. Hope to see a few more people on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0953","type":"game","date":"2017-11-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.11.17","text":"17 members played our stableford comp. today in rather plesant conditions. In 3 place on 32 points was Kuzie in 2nd on 33 points was Stuart and our winner again was Adam on 35 points. Well done people. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0954","type":"game","date":"2017-11-10","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 10.11.17","text":"There were 17 members hitting off under cloudy skies for our usual stableford round with players hitting off in handicap order. Birdie hole #11 went off on week one to Jack Cooper and Garry Walker, new birdie hole next week is hole #12. The winner today on a day of low scores was Garry Walker with 33 points and tied in second place were Curtis Nickel and Milton Reynolds with 32 points. See you all next week and don’t forget “Remembrance Day” tomorrow, eleventh day of the eleventh month at eleven am, we will remember them, Lest we forget.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0951","type":"game","date":"2017-11-08","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 08.11.17","text":"Twelve members and one guest turned up for golf under pleasant conditions. Milton took top honours with Smiley, now enjoying a renaissance, coming in second.\n\nPlease note:\n\nUntil further notice, Inthanon tee off time is now 12.00, midday. Starting at this time means a cart is no longer mandatory and members can pay their normal fee. Guests will be charged 800 Baht for walking. Please be there before 11:30.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0952","type":"game","date":"2017-11-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.11.17","text":"16 members ans 1 guest for todays stableford event in great conditions for golf. We had a 3 way tie for second all on 35 points were Ted, Kuzie and Alex and our winner was Adam on 37 points. Well done to those people. See you again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0949","type":"game","date":"2017-11-06","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 06.11.17","text":"Eleven members and one guest in perfect golfing conditions today for strokeplay over courses 3 and1. Welcome back to Allen Norris.\n\nThere were some good scores today, and some diabolical ones! Tied for third with Nett 72 were Yokio Doi and Nigel Stubbs. In second was Kim Stogner with a nett 72. Todays runaway winner with a nett 67 was Julian “chip in” Wing! Congratulations to all. I wish I had forgotten the photo as Kuzie did at Mae Jo. Tip to self, dont give the camera to a man with the shakes!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0950","type":"game","date":"2017-11-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.11.17","text":"14 members played stableford today in great conditions. In 3rd on 31 points was Keith in 2nd on 33 points was John and our winner today was Frank on 35 points. Well done to our winners. Sorry no photo as I forgot !! Hope to see you all again on Wednesday.\n\n2017 Annual Tournament – Awards Summary Review\n\nThe following members were presented awards at this years Annual Dinner Party held at the Imperial Ping Hotel on Saturday evening October 29, 2017.\n\n2017 Hole in One Awards:\n\nKeith Taylor\n\nRobert Green\n\nAdam Jackson\n\nAlso it should be noted that Harry Nieuwland also had a hole in one at Maejo in 2017.\n\nStableford Winner – Female Division:\n\n2017 Runner Up with 91 Stableford points “Dao Beece”\n\n1st Place with 95 Stableford Points “Prajat Bacchi”\n\nStableFord Winner – Mens Division\n\nTie for 1st place being shared by Ashley Kim Sing and Graham Adams both posting 110 Stableford Points.\n\nIt should be noted that Graham was the 2016 Stableford winner and subsequently retained his title.\n\nLow Gross Champion\n\nLow Gross Runner – Up Ken Nalder with a gross score of 252 strokes over (3) rounds\n\nThis Years Club Champion is Ronny Peters with a gross score of 239 strokes over (3) rounds.\n\nAlso Ronny was awarded the 2017 Player of the Year title with a average stableford score of 33.14!\n\nCongratulations goes out to all of the above winners!\n\nAnnual Party Photos:\n\nIn closing, we want to extend to all our members best wishes coupled with having a most enjoyable golf experience during our 2018 golf year!","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC02788-300x225.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC02788.jpg","caption":""},{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC02781-300x225.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC02781.jpg","caption":""},{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC02757-300x225.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC02757.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0947","type":"game","date":"2017-11-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.11.17","text":"17 members for todays stableford round. Loving the weather at the moment….roll on winter !! In 3rd on 34 points was Nigel, in 2nd on 35 points was John and our winner for today was Bob on 36 points. Well done guys. Happy Loi Krathong. See you all again on Monday. Sorry have computer problems so no photo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0948","type":"game","date":"2017-11-03","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 03.11.17","text":"There were 18 golfers turn out on a beautiful sunny day with a light breeze for our Stableford Nassau event. Wonderful day for golf but the course was busy so all 5 groups off the 1st tee. Ian Murray joined the CMSG club today and submitted his 2nd card for handicap, welcome. Some good scores in the good conditions and after 15 weeks the birdie hole went to Yung Beece who was given the honor of selecting the new birdie hole and chose Nr 11 for next week. The winner of the front nine was Leon Smiler with 23 points and the back nine went to Roger Mack with 22 points. The overall winner was Don Bishop with 42 points and we thank him for buying everyone a drink after golf. We also wish Milton Reynolds a Happy Birthday for tomorrow and compliment his wife Denise on her two birdies today.\n\nCharity Update:\n\nPlease be advised as of November 1, 2017 the Chiang Mai Social Golfers have raised 11,800 baht in charity funds. As previously announced we have selected FERC, “Foundation for the Education of Rural Children” as the beneficiary of this charitable program.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0945","type":"game","date":"2017-11-01","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 01.11.17","text":"Eleven members and one guest turned out under sunny skies for an enjoyable day’s golf. Taking honours this week was Peter Haddon and Allan Gariano in second place.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0946","type":"game","date":"2017-11-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.11.17","text":"17 members and 1 guest today in our stroke event. In 3rd on 74 net was Jack K. in 2nd. on net 73 was Jack C. and our winner was Nigel on net 70. Well done guys. See you all again on Friday for our regular stableford comp.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0942","type":"game","date":"2017-10-30","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 30.10.17","text":"10 members today for a stableford event on courses 1 and 2. Again the birdie hole fell on week one, congratulations Doi.\n\nIn third place Lester Twigden on 27 points. Second was Yukio Doi with 34 ponts, but todays winner was Allan Gariano on points. Congratulations all, stroke courses 3 and 1 next week .","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0943","type":"game","date":"2017-10-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.10.17","text":"Only 9 players today in very pleasant conditions. In 2nd. on 31 was Adam and our winner on 35 points was Jack. Well done people.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0944","type":"game","date":"2017-10-30","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 30.10.17","text":"4 members today for a stableford event. Terry Yuill came first with 33 – no photo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0940","type":"game","date":"2017-10-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.10.17","text":"A very good roll up today with 24 players turning up for our stableford comp. In 3rd. on 33 points was John in 2nd. on 34 points was Ian and our winner today on 35 points was Ronny. Well done guys. Have a great weekend see you all again on Monday. Go the Kangas !!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0941","type":"game","date":"2017-10-27","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 27.10.17","text":"Heavy showers did not deter 12 golfers turning up for today’s Stableford event. There were 11 members and one prospective member, welcome to Ian Murray. One of our members DQ’ed herself when she found she had gone out with one too many clubs in her bag, well done. No rain after the first hole and we ended in sunshine. No takers for the ‘birdie hole’ yet again. The winner today was Lawrence Nahlik with 36 points, second was Peter ‘Smiley’ Haddon with 35 points and third was Brian Heuston with 34 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0938","type":"game","date":"2017-10-25","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 25.10.17","text":"Five members and 1 guest turned up today. We played under sunny skies and had an enjoyable round. The greens were not in the best of condition having been scarified and lightly sanded. Don Bishop took the honours.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0939","type":"game","date":"2017-10-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.10.17","text":"A good roll up today for our comp. 18 members ,1 guest and now a new member totaling 20 players. Welcome Mike to our society, hope you enjoy your golf with us. It was a little wet under foot but all in all a good day for golf. In 3rd. today was Rob on 32 points in 2nd. was Adam on 37 points but our winner today was Ronny with 39 points (74 off the stick) well done guys. Hope to see you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0937","type":"game","date":"2017-10-23","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 1+2, 23.10.17","text":"For the final leg of our 2017 Annual Tournament we had (43) members all arriving on schedule for our 8:20 tee-off time at Lanna. Due to the fact that only (2) of our groups were allowed to tee off of tee box 10 with the remaining (11) groups teeing off tee box 1 resulted in a longer than usual day on the course. Relative to the weather we had a sun shiny day with some cool breezes for most of our round.\n\nThe results of our final leg are as follows:\n\nStableford\n\n1st Place Barry Ralston 38 points\n\n2nd Place shared by Allan Gariano & Nigel Stubbs 37 Points\n\n3rd Place Rene Bacchi 36 Points\n\n4th Place Don Bishop 35 Points\n\nClosest to the Pin\n\nHole 8 Ronny Peters\n\nHole 10 Gerry Brimacombe\n\nCongratulations goes out to today’s winners!\n\nSome of today’s Winners\n\nThe final results of the 2017, complete with awards, will be announced at the Annual party on Saturday evening October 28, 2017 at the Imperial Ping Hotel ( 6:00 PM start time)\n\nPlease also be advised that during this party we will be collecting the 2018 annual membership dues!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0936","type":"game","date":"2017-10-20","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hills, 20.10.17 ( 3rd leg of 2017 Annual Tournament)","text":"For the 3rd leg of our 2017 Annual Tournament we had (38) members traveling to North Hills to fine hone their golfing skills and hopefully be in the running to capture both the Stableford Crown and the Club Championship Low gross trophy. Finally, we had sunny conditions, with little to no prior rain, subsequently not having to implement the “Lift, Clean, and Place rule. Also, as par for North Hills the course was in excellent condition coupled with the extremely courteous and helpful staff. We also would like to take this opportunity to thank the management of North Hills for donating the closest to the pin prizes.\n\nThe results of today’s event are as follows:\n\nStable-Ford\n\n1st Place Curtis Nickel 46 Points\n\n2nd Place (2-way tie) Roger Mack & Ralph Hamilton 36 Points\n\n3rd Place (5 -way tie with 35 points)\n\nGraham Adams\n\nBrian Heuston\n\nAshley Kim Sing\n\nBob Sheldrick\n\nJack Kuzina\n\nNassau\n\nFront Nine: Craig Morriss 20 points\n\nBack Nine: Don Bishop 19 points\n\nClosest to the Pin\n\nHole 4 John De Jong (16 feet)\n\nHole 14 Adam Jackson (5 feet)\n\nHats off to all of today’s winner’s\n\n1st Place Curtiss\n\n2nd Place tie shared by Roger and Ralph\n\nLeader board after (3) rounds (based on average scores)\n\nStable-ford Points\n\nPlayer Avg Points Total Points Rounds Played\n\nCurtis Nickel 41.5 83 2 rounds\n\nAshley Kim Sing 36.6 110 3 rounds\n\nGraham Adams 36.6 110 3 rounds\n\nJack Kuzina 36.3 109 3 rounds\n\nRonny Peters 34.0 102 3 rounds\n\nJohn De Jong 33.6 101 3 rounds\n\nBarry Ralston 33.0 66 2 rounds\n\nCraig Morriss 32.6 98 3 rounds\n\nLeon Smiler 32.3 97 3 rounds\n\nGross Score (Club Champion)\n\nPlayer Gross Score Avg Rounds Played\n\nRonny Peters 239 79.7 3 rounds\n\nKen Nalder 252 84.0 3 rounds\n\nAdam Jackson 256 85.3 3 rounds\n\nGraham Adams 256 85.3 3 rounds\n\nCurtis Nickel 170 85.0 2 rounds\n\nFrank Schwarz 176 88.0 2 rounds\n\nAshley Kim Sing 265 88.3 3 rounds\n\nYung Beece 272 90.7 3 rounds\n\nTom Berger 283 94.3 3 rounds\n\nLeon Smiler 285 95.0 3 rounds\n\nFemale Division Stableford\n\nPlayer Points Rounds Played\n\nDao Beece 83 3 rounds\n\nPrajat Bacchi 61 2 rounds\n\nNoi Taylor 49 2 rounds\n\nRam Taylor 49 2 rounds\n\nCamilla Dwyer 48 2 rounds\n\nNote: Final totals to be distributed at Annual Party on October 28, 2017\n\nThe 4th leg is scheduled for a 8:20 tee- off time at Lanna. Please arrive at least (30) minutes prior to tee off.\n\nAt this juncture all our groups will be teeing off hole number One ( subject to change on date of round)\n\nTee off order will be lowest scores tee off first ( higher scores / points tee off last ).","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0935","type":"game","date":"2017-10-18","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 18.10.17 (2nd leg of 2017 Annual T","text":"ournament)\n\nWe had (42) players all arriving on time under extremely wet conditions to kick off the 2nd leg of our 2017 Annual tournament at Inthanon. It should be noted that approximately 20-30 minutes prior to our 9:00 am scheduled start the rain continued while we all took cover under the driving range cover pondering if the match should be cancelled. At the 9:00 AM start time the rain diminished and we reluctantly proceeded to the assigned tee box and started the match. To all of us surprise and amazement the rain ended after (1) hole of play and we competed the remaining (17) holes of our round under cloudy skies but rain less conditions. In addition, even with the down pour of rain the course held up with no major negative effects on play accept of a few bunkers having water.\n\nRelative to today’s winners we had some high if not record breaking scores for an Annual Tournament match.\n\nThe results are as follows:\n\nStable-ford Results\n\n1st place Craig Morriss ( 43 points)\n\n2nd place Tom Rowland (42 points)\n\n3rd place Kenny Jones (41 points)\n\n4th place with (40) points shared by Frank Schwarz, Gerry Brimacombe, Jack Kuzina\n\nNassau Results\n\nFront Nine Ronny Peters (21) points\n\nBack Nine Ashley Kim Sing (21) points\n\nClosest to the Pin:\n\nHole 6 Tom Rowland ( 9 feet )\n\nHole 16 Adam Jackson (5 feet)\n\nCongratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nKenny, Gerry, Craig, Frank, Jack, Tom\n\nRonny and Ashley\n\nWe all look forward to meeting again on Friday October 20 at North Hills for the start of the 3rd leg of the 2017 Annual tournament. Please note the scheduled start time is 8:20 am so please be at the course by 7:50 at the latest.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0932","type":"game","date":"2017-10-16","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 16.10.17","text":"Deep joy as our ten members caught up with a Japanese six ball and a walking five ball extending the round to four and a half hours. the course was considerably drier than last week and hopefully will be even better for the annual tournament.\n\nLeon Smiler took out the birdie hole, unfortunately on week one so no big bananas. in third on 31 points was Barry Ochitwa, second on 35 was Soren Neilson, but today’s big winner was Mark Morris with a great 39 points. congratulations to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0933","type":"game","date":"2017-10-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo,16.10.17","text":"13 members for todays stableford comp. in rather pleasant conditions. A tie for 3rdon 32 points was Jim and Adam and our winners today also a tie were Craig and Jack on 33 points. See you all at Internon Wednesday for round 2 of our annual comp.\n\nGeoffery Garrett:\n\nWith a saddened heart we are reporting that Geoff Garrett has passed away. Geoff was a long time member of the CMSG prior to him returning to New Zealand. Without question Geoff was extremely well liked and was always a pleasure having him play in our golf events. He will be surely missed by all whose life he touched!\n\nWe were informed of this sad news by the following e-mail sent out by his son Tom.\n\nHello\n\nI wish to inform you that Geoffrey Garrett passed away in the comfort of his own home in Tauranga, New Zealand. He passed away on Friday 13thOctober at 03:20 (NZ Time). I am his Son, Tom Garrett and I am leading the way for his funeral arrangement. For some of you, I am unsure of your connection and closeness with him. But I thought that it is best that I at least let you know about this and to also provide you the opportunity to attend his funeral if you wish.\n\nThe details of Geoffrey Garrett’s funeral venue will be released on the Bay of Plenty Times on Monday 16th October 2017. However, I will give you a more advanced notice, so please see the detail below.\n\nKind regards,\n\nTom Garrett","photos":[],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/16.10.2017-Stableford-Maejo.pdf","label":"16.10.2017 – Stableford Maejo"}]},{"id":"r0934","type":"game","date":"2017-10-16","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 16.10.17","text":"Brian Heuston was a clear winner today on 38.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0931","type":"game","date":"2017-10-13","venue":"Royal Chiang Mai","heading":"Royal Chiang Mai, 13.10.17","text":"We had (49) members participating in the 1st leg of the 2017 annual tournament at the Royal Chiang Mai golf course. With everyone showing up on time we had an orderly and on schedule tee-off from both the #1 and #10 tee boxes. Due to the heavy rainfall the course was extremely wet resulting in implementing “Lift, clean, & place” rule.. Relative to the weather the round was played under extremely high temperatures but with no rain. All in all it was an enjoyable day with some cold refreshments afterwords.\n\nThe following is a summary of the results:\n\nClosest to the Pin:\n\nHole 3 – John De Jong (2 feet from the hole)\n\nHole 17 – Joop Schillemans (5 feet from the hole)\n\nNassau:\n\nFront Nine: 19 point tie shared by Andy Galwey and Joop Schillemans\n\nBack Nine: 18 points Jack Kuzina\n\nStable-Ford Winners:\n\n1st place with 38 points – Ashley Kim Sing\n\n2nd place with 37 points – Barry Ralston\n\n3rd place with 36 points – shared by Graham Adams and John De Jong\n\nA few Photos\n\nHats off to all of today’s winners and in closing we look forward to seeing all our members at Inthanon on October 18th for the 2nd leg of our Annual tournament.","photos":[],"files":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/13.10.2017-Stableford-Royal-CM.pdf","label":"13.10.2017 – Stableford Royal CM"}]},{"id":"r0930","type":"game","date":"2017-10-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.10.17","text":"What a top day for golf. A light drizzle to start with after a heavy shower for 6 hardy golfers thank’s to Ric Cameron with a birthday group off number 10 as it was empty. The rain started in on the last 2 holes where 1 player pulled out and the others waited it out to finish with Nigel taking out 1st. with a great 37 and Ric trailing in 2nd on 21. Well done Nigel. See you all at Royal on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0927","type":"game","date":"2017-10-09","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 09.10.17","text":"Firtsly the eight members present today want to wish Keith Freeman every good wish and hope he returns to the fold shortly.\n\nThe course conditions for a Stableford event on course 1&2 were to say the least very testing with thick rough and a lot of standing water. However, the long standing birdie hole fell at last, to Nigel Stubbs. The Stableford results reflected the course conditions! In second place on 29 points was Allan Gariano. I first place with a totally unimpressive 30 points was Nigel Stubbs.\n\nStableford on courses 1&2 again next week, and the birdie hole starts again on hole 1, course 2.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0928","type":"game","date":"2017-10-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.10.17","text":"8 members attended today’s Stableford Nassau with overcast conditions for the first half an hour. Then it was a hot, sunny and wet under foot round. Lift, clean and place was the order of the day after much rain yesterday. Scores were a bit average with the back nine being taken out by Barry Ralstone with 18 points, with Stuart Duncan taking the front with 17 points. Jim Hopkins took the overall with 33 points. Well done boys, hope to see a few more on Wednesday with the Lao boys back in town.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0929","type":"game","date":"2017-10-09","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 09.10.17","text":"Don Bishop won today with 34 and Denise Reynolds second with 32. Don had to leave after the game so only a photo of Denise.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0925","type":"game","date":"2017-10-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.10.17","text":"Mud Balls!!! Whilst twelve members were living the high life in Laos, 13 members were slumming it at Mae Jo in today’s Stableford. Bizarrely carts were allowed on fairways in probably the wettest conditions this year, so no lift and clean. Tied for second place were John de Jong and Nigel Stubbs on 33 points. Today’s runaway winner was Stuart Duncan with 38 points. Congratulations.\n\nas Stuart has featured in many photographs of late we took the photo after he had departed! Join us on Monday for Stableford Nassau.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0926","type":"game","date":"2017-10-06","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 06.10.17","text":"There were 17 members present for todays stableford Nassau event on a day which threatened rain but which resulted in over cast to sunny conditions. Random draw resulted in three groups off tee 1 and two groups off tee ten. Lift clean and place on fairways was introduced due to all the recent rains, but to be honest was not required as the course held uo pretty well. All I might add finishing on time. Once again the birdie hole escaped all and sundry but apparently today Leon shaved the hole. The winner today was Jack Cooper with 37 points,, the front nine went to Don Bishop with 22 points and the back nine went to Leon Smiler with 20 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0924","type":"game","date":"2017-10-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo,04.10.17","text":"13 members played stroke today , and we just beat the rain. In 3rd. on net 78 was Gary in 2nd. on net 75 was John and our clear winner was Ronny on net 69. Well done to guys. Happy travels to Gary who heads back to work for 6 months and also our team going to Laos to play our friends in Vienteine.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0921","type":"game","date":"2017-10-02","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 02.10.17","text":"Another hot and humid day at Lanna saw 10 members struggle around courses 3+1. Too much long grass meant that there were some awful stroke scores. The course crucified some of us including the recently returned Mark Morris so there were no downward handicap adjustments. Tied for second place were Ashley Kim-Sing and Nigel Stubbs with Net 76, but the winner was Leon Smiler with Net 73.\n\nI had to go to the office to confirm the cost of carts for the Annual Tournament – 600 baht I was told. So, if Green Fee (550) + Caddie Fee (300) = 850 baht, then Green Fee + Caddie Fee + Cart = 1450 baht right? WRONG: Green Fee + Caddie Fee + Cart = 1300 baht which is what I thought it usually was anyway. So the cart is 450 baht, right? Apparently not – the cart is still 600 baht but you get a 150 baht discount on your Green Fee. Ah – it is so much clearer now – the only way you would pay 600 baht for a cart would be if you didn’t play golf!!!! Go figure!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0922","type":"game","date":"2017-10-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.10.17","text":"A good roll up for todays event, 18 members played stableford and the scores were a lot better for a change. In 3rd. on 35 points was Stuart in 2nd on 36 was Frank and todays winner on 39 points was Kuzie (been a long time coming) . The weather still sucks but winter is just around the corner. Hope to see a good roll up on Wednesday as well.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0923","type":"game","date":"2017-10-02","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 02.10.17","text":"Only 5 members today with Curtis Nickel being the winner on 31.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0919","type":"game","date":"2017-09-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 29.09.17","text":"Only 9 members for todays game in slightly damp conditions. The scores were low again, a tie for 3rd. on 30 points were Stuart and Nigel in 2nd. was Graham on 31 and our winner for today was Bob on 33 points. Hope to seea few more on Monday. Have a good weekend.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0920","type":"game","date":"2017-09-29","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 29.09.17","text":"There were 13 members in the clubhouse discussing the weather after arriving in a light shower or two, thunder rumbled and two went home (was that Denise dragging Milton kicking and screaming from the clubhouse) leaving 11 members to tee off at our regular time in a stableford event. Nice to have Ken Nalder and Chris Kendall giving the course a try out today. After three holes with the occasional spit of rain the skies began to clear (typical in Chiang Mai) and we played in relatively cool and dry conditions. The birdie hole still remains unclaimed after twelve weeks but it sure got a scare today when Yung chipped on to leave the ball hanging over the hole but just refusing to drop even with Yung on his knees praying for just another half revolution. With so few players there were only two prizes today with Brian Heuston taking first with 38 points just pipping Yung on 37 points, tied in third place were Tayakorn Saenjuy and Don Bishop on 34 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0918","type":"game","date":"2017-09-27","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 27.09.17","text":"32 members all arrived at Inthanon on schedule resulting in an orderly and on-time start for our September 2017 away match. The weather was most favorable as we experienced no rain and played the majority of our round under cloudy skies finishing off with some sun shine on our final few holes. It also should be mentioned that the course (both greens and fairways) was in excellent conditions.\n\nToday we had some impressive scores being posted as follows:\n\n1st place Leon Smiler 40 points\n\n2nd place Robert Green 39 points\n\n3rd place Terry Redding 38 points\n\n4th place tie Denise Reynolds & Frank Schwarz 36 points\n\nHats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nNext month we will hold our 2017 Annual tournament. A 2017 Annual Tournament Registration form will be mailed out to our membership in the very near future. Please complete this subject form and return it asap.\n\nHappy Golfing!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0915","type":"game","date":"2017-09-25","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 25.09.17","text":"Wonderful playing conditions for Lanna today although the long grass around the fairways was quite challenging and the greens were a touch slow. Welcome back to Lester Twigden after a long absence – he nearly took out the ‘birdie hole’ that’s been going begging for over 3 months now. Today’s winner was Kim Stogner with 36 points and Runner-up was Nigel Stubbs with a close 35 points – these 2 guys are always in the photo. Next week is Racecourse week – Stroke 3+1.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0916","type":"game","date":"2017-09-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.09.17","text":"A small turn out for todays stableford round only 9 members. The scores were low as well, in a tie for 3rd. on 31 points were Jim and Graham and our winners today with only 32 points were Frank and Ted. Lets hope that all the bad shots are out of the road and better scores to come !! Don’t for get Wednesday is the away game at Doi Intanon, 9am tee off please be there by 8.30.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0917","type":"game","date":"2017-09-25","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 25.09.17","text":"7 members for today’s round. The winner on 44 was Camilla Dwyer and second on 40 was Ian Fraser.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0913","type":"game","date":"2017-09-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.09.17","text":"16 members and 1 guest for todays stableford round. We had a 3 way tie for 3rd. all on 32 points were Graham,John and Barry in 2nd. was Ronny on 34 and our winner was Nigel on 35 points. Well done although, again, all under handicap scores. Have a good week end , see you all again on Monday for another stableford round. GO CATS AND STORM !!!! Both playing tonight.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0914","type":"game","date":"2017-09-22","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 22.09.17","text":"There were 21 members for todays Stableford round. Nothing unusual weather wise with cloudy skies clearing and humidity on a course in great condition with fast greens. Good news for members in that prices will remain the same during the high season. No takers for the birdie hole yet again but it was Milton’s turn to have a near miss, shame, always next week. The winner today was Milton Reynolds with 39 points, second place going to Jack Cooper with 38 points and coming in third and playing to his handicap was Roger Mack. Some good scores today, well done everyone and see you all real soon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0911","type":"game","date":"2017-09-20","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 20.09.17","text":"Another great day here with hardly anyone on the course except our ten CMSG members. The course is pretty much in good condition although some greens are faster than others. That didn’t bother Curtis Nickel who had the best score of 36 with Soren Nielson and Leon Smile sharing Runners Up spot with 34.\n\n(No results have been sent to be added to the Handicap System)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0912","type":"game","date":"2017-09-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.09.17","text":"14 members and 1 guest today for stableford nassau. Taking out the front was Nigel on 18 points the back was won by Jack on 19 points and a tie for overall on 34 points was Stuart and Jim. Congrats to those people. Jack won the caddy hole on the 2nd. and 6 putted it for no score….not so good Jack ! Ian had a bad turn on the 2nd. and had to go home, hope all is well. Friday will be stableford hope to see you all again then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0909","type":"game","date":"2017-09-18","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 18.09.17","text":"6 members arrived today for Captain ‘Stand in Stubbs’! Lift, clean and paddle was the order of the day for the Stableford event.\n\nJoint runners up with 26 splash points were Barry Ochitwa and Allan Gariano. By a massive margin, with 36 points, was today’s winner Kim Stogner. Congratulations to all.\n\nThe birdie hole still remains intact for next weeks Stableford on course 1&2.\n\nThe stand in also forgot the photograph, sorry chaps!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0910","type":"game","date":"2017-09-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.09.17","text":"Only 6 players for todays round so we decided to play stableford. The weather was looking a lot like rain but we had none. A tie for 2nd. on only 30 points were Frank and Steve and the winner on a mere 35 points was Kuzie. Wednesday will be stableford nassau so we hope to see a lot more people here.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0907","type":"game","date":"2017-09-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.09.17","text":"16 members for todays stableford round in very stickey conditions. In 3rd on 33 points was Garry in 2nd on 34 points was Andy and our winner today was Calvin on 38 points, a big turn around from Wednesday. Well done people. Have a good weekend, see you all on Monday for a stroke nassau round. GO CATS !!!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0908","type":"game","date":"2017-09-15","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 15.09.17","text":"There were 14 members in todays Stableford event but one withdrawal after 9 suffering dizzy spells, hang in there Don. The course is in marvelous condition and an absolute joy to play if one could get around the high humidity which was very draining on the energy. Welcome back to Christian from his little holiday also good to see Dennis & Nachaya making the trip up from Gold Mountain once again to join us. The birdie hole seems to have got the better of us all once again. The winner today on 38 points was Camilla Dwyer, coming in second was Roger Mack with 37 points and in third place was Nachaya Suwannakat with 36 points. Well played all and look forward to seeing you all again soon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0905","type":"game","date":"2017-09-13","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 13.09.17","text":"10 CMSG members at Inthanon today for a pleasant morning of golf with great conditions and rock hard greens. Stableford results below – sorry no photograph.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0906","type":"game","date":"2017-09-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.09.17","text":"We had the perfict number of 12 for todays 2 man stableford combined event. In 2nd place on 75 points were Jim and Kuzie and our winners by 1 point on 76 were Jack and Ronny. Well done to all our players. See you all again on Friday for our regular stableford round.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0902","type":"game","date":"2017-09-11","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 11.09.17","text":"Only 7 Lanna hackers today. Course 1 was closed again so we played 2+3 in that order for the only the second time in CMSG history, starting with the Birdie Hole that continues to remain elusive. Today’s Runner-Up was Nigel Stubbs with 34 points but the Winner was Keith Freeman with 37 points and a long awaited handicap reduction. Your Captain next week, for 1 week only, will be Nigel Stubbs.\n\nSome of our Caddies are playing Royal Chiang Mai tomorrow, having watched us for many years and seen how not to play!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0903","type":"game","date":"2017-09-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.09.17","text":"14 members played today in a stableford round. Welcome back Tim from the UK and a cameo appearance from Mike Pattevina. We had a tie for 2nd. on 36 points were Jim and Stuart but todays winner was Ronny on 39 points 74 off the stick with 3 birdies. Well done guys, hope to see you all again on Wednesday for a 2 ball combined stableford round.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0904","type":"game","date":"2017-09-11","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 11.09.17","text":"9 members today with Lawrence Nahlik being the winner on 33. Second place on 32 went to Brian Heuston, Soren Nielson and Curtis Nickel.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0900","type":"game","date":"2017-09-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.09.17","text":"17 members and 1 guest played todays stableford round. The scores were not good ! We had a tie for 2nd. on 32 points were Silvan and Steve and our winner today was Andy on 35 points. Well done to our winners. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday for another stableford round.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0901","type":"game","date":"2017-09-08","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 08.09.17","text":"There were 19 members in the event today, welcome back to Mike Ackland, and one visitor from Australia playing today in a Stableford competition under cloudy skies and the accompanying humidity. Five groups going off front (3) and back (2) all making good time. The ‘birdie hole 15’ is still holding up even though Brian Heuston gave it a scare playing gynecologists assistant (shaving the hole) aaah well, maybe next week. Congratulations go out to Jack Cooper who was today’s clear winner with 42 points, well done Jack. There were four tied in second place with 34 points: Yung Beece, Soren Nielsen, Garry Walker and Ralph Hamilton.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0898","type":"game","date":"2017-09-06","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 06.09.17","text":"12 members and 3 guests attended today under bright sunny conditions. The greens are getting better after being cored and sanded the week before last and should be in good shape for the monthly away game here. Curtis just missed out on 4 birdies but had a creditable 3 in his round. Milton and Denise were back after having hosted a lot of the East coast of Australia these past few weeks.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0899","type":"game","date":"2017-09-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.09.17","text":"13 players for todays stroke round. In a tie for 3rd. was Kuzie and Ronny on a net 74 in 2nd. was Nigel on net 72 but our winner today with a great back 9 was John with a net 68. Well done to todays winners.See you all again on Friday for our usual stableford comp. 2 of our regulars are Australia bound Adam and Ric, safe travels guys.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0896","type":"game","date":"2017-09-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 04.09.17","text":"We had 10 members at Lanna today for an unusual round of Course 1 followed by Course 3. There were wet patches everywhere so the balls weren’t rolling and scoring was not too great. Unless of course you happen to be our resident low handicapper Nigel Stubbs who managed to come first with Net 75, closely followed by Ashley Kim-Sing with Net 76, and Steven Bjorge with Net 78. Still no takers for the Birdie Hole. See you all next week for the usual Stableford 1+2.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0897","type":"game","date":"2017-09-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.09.17","text":"Only 10 players for todays round, again in very humid conditions. Stableford nassau; the front was taken out by Joop on 21 points and the back was won by Jack also on 21 points, but Jim put us all to shame with a great score of 42 points to take the overall. Hope to see a few more players on Wednesday for a stroke round.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0894","type":"game","date":"2017-09-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.09.17","text":"21 members and 1 guest for todays stableford round in very stickey conditions. In 3rd. place on 35 points was Frank and a tie for 1st. on 37 points were Ted and Ronny. Well done to todays winners. Have a good weekend see you all again on Monday for stableford nassau round.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0895","type":"game","date":"2017-09-01","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 01.09.17","text":"Today there were 17 members in our Stableford Nassau event, two of which got lost and turned up too late to be in the prize event but caught up to the field on the day. In their hurry to catch up, Dennis did his best by getting an Eagle on the first and our congratulations go out to him. Also tagging the field were Milton and Denise with their four friends from Australia who have been enjoying the local courses and hospitality in Chiang Mai and I might add that one of the ladies Janet had a “Hole in One” at Inthanon the other day.\n\nTodays overall winners were Camilla Dwyer and Leon Smiler tied on 39 points, the front nine going to yours truly Garry Walker with 21 points and the back nine going to Don Bishop with 19 points who very kindly donated his prize to the CMSG charity.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0892","type":"game","date":"2017-08-30","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 30.08.17","text":"An overcast day made for pleasant playing conditions for the 6 CMSG members who turned up today. Barry O had a good run of form today.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0893","type":"game","date":"2017-08-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.08.17","text":"Only 10 players for todays stroke event in very wet under foot conditions. In 2nd. place was Jack on net 76 and in 1st. place on net 75 was Andy. Well done to our winners. Friday will be stableford as usuall, hope to see a few more people then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0889","type":"game","date":"2017-08-28","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 28.08.17","text":"Only 7 members and 1 guest at Lanna today. Conditions were very sticky and the fairways had plenty of casual water so scoring wasn’t up to the usual standard and there was still no winner for the Birdie Hole. Keith Freeman and Kim Stogner tied for first place with 32 points each. Next Monday should be the usual Stroke play around 3+1 unless they decide to core the greens on course 3 on that day. Booking clerk was asleep so I couldn’t ask.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0890","type":"game","date":"2017-08-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.08.17","text":"Only 9 members for todays game. We had a tie for 1st. on 36 points were Jack and Ronny. Well done to our winners. Wednesday will be stroke and hope to see a lot more players.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0891","type":"game","date":"2017-08-28","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 28.08.17","text":"4 members for todays game. Ian Fraser came first on 38 with Camilla Dwyer a close second on 37.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0887","type":"game","date":"2017-08-25","venue":"Gassan","heading":"Gassan Khuntan, 25.08.17 (August Away Match)","text":"Today we had (8) foursome teams all arriving on schedule at Gassan Khuntan to compete in a team scramble. We started today’s match off the #1 and #10 tee boxes with those teams that started off the back nine holes completing their respective rounds faster than those starting off the front nine. The reason for the slight delay was that a foursome teed-off prior to our start and with our groups completing in a scramble easily caught up to this group subsequently somewhat delaying our matches. On a brighter note we all completed our rounds under cloudy but rain less conditions. In addition to these good weather conditions the majority of the players commented that they never saw the course in such great condition.\n\nThe following are the results of this team event:\n\n1st Place ended in a tie with a net score of 54.8 (Gross 66) being posted by:\n\nThe team of Jim Hopkins, Joe Albright, Iain Craig & Dennis Byrne\n\n&\n\nThe team of Keith Freeman, Ralph Hamilton, Darrell Pinney & Ashley Kim Sing\n\n2nd Place with a net score of 55.5 (Gross 64) goes to the team of:\n\nPeter Hadden, Kenny Jones, Gary Cooke & Leon Smiler\n\nHats off to today’s winning teams – well done!\n\nWe look forward to our members participating in our next away game scheduled at Inthanon on Wednesday,\n\nSeptember 20, 2017 (stableford format).","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0888","type":"game","date":"2017-08-25","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 25.08.17","text":"Today there were 9 Members in the competition and one visitor Dave “Robbo”who came to say farewell before he returns to Australia. A fine but overcast day with high humidity kept the scoring low on a damp course after all the rain yesterday and drizzle last night we had lift clean and place on all fairways. Three members tied for first place with 34 points: Nigel Stubbs, Camilla Dwyer and Tayakorn Saenjuy. Well done to all who participated in todays Stableford Event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0886","type":"game","date":"2017-08-23","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 23.08.17","text":"A good turnout of 15 CMSG members for an enjoyable round of golf under glorious conditions. Welcome back to Dennis and Wi Beaudoin and the members from Maejo who graced Inthanon with their presence.\n\nAshley","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0884","type":"game","date":"2017-08-21","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 21.08.17","text":"Well done to the 16 members who came to play at Lanna today, especially since the weather has been a bit inclement lately and was threatening to continue as such. Of course it poured with rain on and off for the whole round but nobody gave up or moaned. Today Lanna Course 1 was closed (but only for 2 days) so unusually we played Courses 2+3 and it made a nice change.\n\nBecause of the conditions scoring was on the low side, and there was a 4-way tie for 3rd place so it was agreed to donate some extra to our charity and only recognise 2nd place Garry Walker with 35 points and winner Lawrence Nahlik with 37. Please check the schedule for future events that might be a bit different to our usual format.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0885","type":"game","date":"2017-08-21","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 21.08.17","text":"7 members today for a mostly pleasant round. We were fortunate in only experiencing rain on 3 holes. First place on 37 goes to Camilla Dwyer with Milton Reynolds coming in a close second on 36.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0882","type":"game","date":"2017-08-18","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 18.08.17","text":"There were 20 members in todays Stableford round. A few light showers interrupted play in the middle of the event which made conditions extremely humid on the back nine when the sun came out. No takers for the birdie hole on 15 again. The winner today was Roger Mack playing to handicap with 36 points, tied in 2nd place were Camilla Dwyer and Yung Beece with 35 points and tied in 3rd place were Garry Walker and Ashley Kim Sing with 34 points. Have only booked a few groups next week as most will be playing in the away scramble on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0883","type":"game","date":"2017-08-18","venue":"Royal Chiang Mai","heading":"Royal Chiang Mai, 18.08.17","text":"Only 9 players today in stickey conditions. The greens were not in good shape and the rough was rough. In 2nd on 35 points was Frank and our winner today was Adam with 37 points. Congrats to those 2 people. The next game at Mae Jo will be on Monday the 28 th. of August. Have a good weekend. Sorry no photo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0881","type":"game","date":"2017-08-16","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 16.08.17","text":"Great bunch of 12 CMSG members at Inthanon today. Stableford results for handicapping purposes below.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0878","type":"game","date":"2017-08-14","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 14.08.17","text":"Only 7 members today so a Nassau round was not possible and we played straight Stroke on 1+2 for a change. It seems that the busy season is having a revival with plenty of golf tourists teeing off at 6am so it’s good that we have got our booking times in for the next few months. The course was a little sodden and the water hazards were bursting above the markers in some cases but it was a good day anyway with no holdups.\n\nNigel Stubbs came in 2nd place with a Net=82, but Allan Gariano performed extremely well to take 1st place with Net=74. Next week is the usual Stableford event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0879","type":"game","date":"2017-08-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.08.17","text":"13 members played in very slow conditions today. In 3rd was Ric on 32 points in 2nd. on 37 points was Jim and our winner today was Ronny on 38 points. Well done to our winners. Friday we will be playing at Royal Chiang Mai due to the course closure, if you wish to play please let us know by Wednesday 16th. The tee time will be at 9am at this stage. So be there no later than 8.30. Our next game at Mae Jo will be Monday the 28th. of this month.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0880","type":"game","date":"2017-08-14","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 14.08.17","text":"Only 4 members today for a very pleasant round. Ian Fraser came first on 35.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0876","type":"game","date":"2017-08-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.08.17","text":"18 members for todays round of stableford in wet under foot conditions. We again had a tie for second on 37 points were Frank and Graham and our winner today was Jan on 41 points. Well done people. Monday will be our last game at Mae Jo untill the 28th August because of the all Thailand golf competions. If anyone is interested in playing Royal Chiang Mai on Friday the 18th. please let us know by Wednesday the 16th. Have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday for a stableford round.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0877","type":"game","date":"2017-08-11","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 11.08.17","text":"Only 8 happy souls turned up today, probably because most are playing in the NH members tournament tomorrow. No takers for the birdie hole again but Yung swears he has it’s measure going close again. The winner today on a nearly empty course was Camilla Dwyer with 36 points and three runners up with 32 points, Soren, Brian and Keith. I have booked a couple of extra groups for next week knowing that Maejo is closed but would appreciate a heads up for any extras considering trying their hand on the NH course.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0874","type":"game","date":"2017-08-09","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 09.08.17","text":"Today 13 members graced the baron fields of Inthanon Golf Club for a very enjoyable round of golf. The only disappointment was that the overall winner was Smiley who managed to blitz around the course like a pro for a change. Scores according to CMSG handicaps can be seen below.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0875","type":"game","date":"2017-08-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.08.17","text":"16 members and 1 guest for todays 2 man combined stableford event. In 2nd place on 64 points was Kuzie and Kenny and our winners today on 68 points was Jack and Jack. Well done to our winners. See you all again on Friday for our regular stableford event. Some sad news today as we heard that Gino passed away. Our sympathy to his family and friends.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0871","type":"game","date":"2017-08-07","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 07.08.17","text":"Nice little turnout today for the Lanna 3+1 event which today was Stableford for a change – 10 members and the guest Aussie that Allan invited to join last week. Conditions were good and the course presented well so there were some good scores. Yukio and I were busy congratulating ourselves for getting 36 points each when in come Leon with 38 and Nigel with 41. What does one have to do to win these days?\n\nNice to see Shannon back, but it’s farewell to Yukio for a couple of months and likewise to Gary Lyon who will be away for 1 month. See the rest of you all next week for a ‘Stroke Nassau’ round on 1+2 although the format might change if there are only a few people.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0872","type":"game","date":"2017-08-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.08.17","text":"14 members and 1 guest for todays stableford nassau round. We had a tie for the front on 19 points was Andy and Adam the back was won by Jack also on 19 points and the overall winner was Frank on 40 points, well done guys. Wednesday will be a 2 ball combined round. Hope to see you all then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0873","type":"game","date":"2017-08-07","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 07.08.17","text":"Only 4 members today. Curtis and Camilla tied for first on 32.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0869","type":"game","date":"2017-08-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.08.17","text":"17 members for todays stableford comp. Again we had a tie for 2nd. on 34 points was Bob and Julian and our winner today was Barry on 38 points. Well done to todays winners. See you all again on Monday for a stableford nassau comp.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0870","type":"game","date":"2017-08-04","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 04.08.17","text":"There were 13 members for today’s Stableford Nassau. Apparently two players just missed out on the birdie hole so it continues for another week. The front nine winner today was Brian Heuston with 21 points and the back nine winner was Leon Smiler with 19 points but the overall winner was Denise Reynolds with 41 points.\n\nSome confusion with the Thai Ladies Pro tournament now being played at Maejo (apparently cheaper accommodation) so, our Friday game is back on and I have booked for four groups realizing that with our NH Members tournament still on for Saturday that some of our regulars will skip the Friday game. But I will turn up so hope to see some of you Next Friday and/or Saturday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0867","type":"game","date":"2017-08-02","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 02.08.17","text":"Just 4 members and guest turned up for a round under pleasant conditions. The format was Strike 3 stroke play with handicaps cut by 75% and the worst 3 hole scores eliminated.\n\nDarryl was the eventual winner with a net 53 strokes.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0868","type":"game","date":"2017-08-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.08.17","text":"We had 15 members for todays round again in very steamy conditions. There was a 3 way tie for 2nd. on 34 points were Adam, Kuzie and Ronny but todays winner was Jan on 35 points. Well done guys. Joop we hope your back improves. See you all on Friday for our usual stableford round.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0864","type":"game","date":"2017-07-31","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 31.07.17","text":"Great day for golf at Lanna today – 8 members formed 2 groups and whizzed around the course unhindered. Greens appear to have been given a #1 haircut but most of them were a little parched and slow. The fairways had also been cropped so the balls got a bit of a run – which was nice after all the rain we’ve had recently. Leon sometimes joined his group on the fairways but was otherwise usually enjoying his ball-searching nature walks through the forests followed by 4 caddies.\n\nToday we had a tie for runner-up position between Nigel Stubbs and Leon Smiler who had 36 points each, but the winner was Lawrence Nahlik with an impressive 38 points.\n\nNext week will be Stableford around courses 3+1 – not stroke play (NET).","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0865","type":"game","date":"2017-07-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 31.07.17","text":"15 Members for todays stroke event in very, very humid conditions. We had a tie for 3rd. with net 75 was Adam and Kuzie in 2nd. was Craig with a net 74 and our winner today with a great score of 74 off the stick and a net 68 was Ronney. Well done to those people. Hope to see a few more on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0866","type":"game","date":"2017-07-31","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 31.07.17","text":"At tee-off we had 4 members for today’s round, but before we had finished the first hole we were joined by another member. We then split into two groups of 2 and 3.\n\nScores were not particularly good today. The winner was Peter Haddon (Smiley) on 32 with Don Bishop coming a close second on 31. Both Smiley and Don Bishop needed to get away quickly, so no photo again.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0862","type":"game","date":"2017-07-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.07.17","text":"It is with a heavy heart I must inform those who do not know that we lost another of our members on the 21st of July. Lennart Larsson died in hospital after a motorcycle accident. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.\n\nToday we had 15 members for a stableford comp. In a tie for 2nd was Adam and Nigel on 35 points but the clear winner today was Frank with 40 points. Well done guys. Have a good weekend and see you all on Monday for a stroke round.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0863","type":"game","date":"2017-07-28","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 28.07.17","text":"There were 9 members present for a Stableford round today in humid and overcast conditions. Reverse handicap order today in 3 groups of 3. Unfortunately for us it was a holiday and the course was busy but more because a teaching pro had some young ones under instruction in front of us for the whole 18 holes. The first thing they should teach is course etiquette about holding up 5 groups of golfers while they replay their shots. Marshalls were advised and things improved slightly on the second 9 but it was still a four hour round which is not good for three balls. Our 9 players turned to 8 on the 14th when Roger called it a day. The winner today with a great score of 41 points was Ralph Hamilton with Leon Smiler coming in second with 39 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0861","type":"game","date":"2017-07-27","venue":"Summit Green Valley","heading":"Green Valley Away Game, 27.07.17","text":"After the previous evenings lighting storm and torrential rains (20) members arrived at Green Valley under clear blue skies to compete in a stableford contest. Everyone arrived on time subsequently resulting in a orderly and on-time tee-off from both the front nine and back nine holes. Most players competed their respective rounds in 4 1/2 hours and, as stated above, under clear and sunny conditions.\n\nRelative to the result the following were today’s winners:\n\n1st place with 36 points was Frank Schwarz\n\n2nd place went to both Jack Cooper and Graham Adams both posting (34) points\n\nanother 2-way tie for 3rd place with 32 points each was Ronny Peters and Jack Kuzina\n\nThe Winners Circle: Jack, Frank, Graham","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0859","type":"game","date":"2017-07-26","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 26.07.17","text":"Ten members turned up today with glorious weather for the round. Unfortunately, one early retirement due to injury.\n\nToday’s event was Stableford with a twist. Golfers were paired together for the Mutliplier Event. Partners’ Stableford scores were multiplied together to produce a joint score for the hole and then an overall total.\n\nWinners today were the pairing of Ian Carr and Ashley on 70 points with Terry and Milton a not too distant second with 65 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0860","type":"game","date":"2017-07-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.07.17","text":"15 players for todays round in very humid conditions. The scores were low….in a tie for 2nd was Ronney and Kuzie on 32 points and todays winner on 33 points was Iain. For those of you playing tomorrows away game at Green Valley have a good day.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0856","type":"game","date":"2017-07-24","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 24.07.17","text":"Another hard day at the Lanna Office. A dozen members arrived (including 3 of the girls) so we had 4 groups of 3 and the rounds were pretty quick. But what is the matter with us all? Scores were dismal and only one person managed a sub-100 stroke round (Well done Nigel). Balls were not rolling on the fairways because of the recent rain I suppose – any excuse!\n\nThe winning Stableford scores were 34, 33, and 31 from Keith Taylor, Lawrence Nahlik, and Nigel Stubbs respectively. See you all next week for more of the same unless numbers increase and the game format can be varied a bit.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0857","type":"game","date":"2017-07-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.07.17","text":"13 players for our stroke round today. We welcome back Kim Anderson for a 2 week break from Australia. The results are in a tie for 3rd on net 73 was Craig and Kuzie in 2nd was Steve on net 72 and still holding form on net 70 was Adam. Well done people. Wednesday will be stableford, hope to see a few more faces.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0858","type":"game","date":"2017-07-24","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 24.07.17","text":"6 members turned up for today’s round. Ian Fraser was a clear winner on 37 with Soren Nielson coming in second on 29.\n\nNo photo again.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0854","type":"game","date":"2017-07-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo,21.07.17","text":"A big turn out today with 26 members playing in very humid conditions. We had a tie for 2nd with Graham and Ronny on 38 points and our winner for today was Rob on 40 points who just missed a hole in 1 on 17 by 10 inches. Well done people, have a good weekend and see you all again on Monday for a stroke round.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0855","type":"game","date":"2017-07-21","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 21.07.17","text":"There were 18 members for todays stableford round under cloudy skies but with no rain. No takers for the birdie hole once again. Yung’s birthday group took a majority of the prizes with Dao coming home with 36 points just beating Smiley Haddon with 35 points and third places were three tied on 32 points Camilla, Yung & Milton. Well done all concerned and see most of you next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0852","type":"game","date":"2017-07-19","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 19.07.17","text":"13 members turned out for a great day and the rain only appeared after every one was in.\n\nThe ladies showed the men how to score on Moving Tee Day where everyone moved one tee back. Tayakorn won with a creditable 40 points and Denise second on 35.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0853","type":"game","date":"2017-07-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 19.07.17","text":"This Wednesday we had (14) members playing in a Stableford Nassau competition. For a change we completed our entire round without and rain.\n\nAs for the results taking the front nine holes was Alex Stewart with (17) points with the back nine holes going to Nigel Stubbs with (20) points. Our overall winner today was Ronny Peters posting a score of (36) points.\n\nHats off to all of today’s winners and we will see you Friday the 21st for a straight stableford competition.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0849","type":"game","date":"2017-07-17","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 17.07.17","text":"Not much of a turnout today probably because of the rain that kept up until the 5th hole. Two groups trudged around in the water soaked fairways for over 4 hours with not much to show for their efforts.\n\nAllan Gariano nudged out Julian Wing with 28 points citing that he started and finished with the same ball. That’s easy Allan – you just use different balls on holes 2-17. Winner was Roger Mack, who hasn’t played the course for 5 years, with 33 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0850","type":"game","date":"2017-07-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.07.17","text":"A wet start to our game today for our 16 members and it was off and on for the whole round. Taking out the front on a net 33 was John, the back was won by Adam on net 32 (76 off the stick) but our clear winner today was Frank with a net 67….well done guys. Wednesday will be stableford nassau. Hope to see you all then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0851","type":"game","date":"2017-07-17","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 17.07.17","text":"We had 5 members and no guests for today’s Stableford round. Today we had a little rain not enough to cause concern but enough to make it a pleasant round. The “pleasantness” was not reflectively of the scores unfortunately. The winner today was Ian Fraser on 31 with second going to Denise Reynolds on 30.\n\nBecause of the less than incredible scores it was decided that a photo was not appropriate.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0847","type":"game","date":"2017-07-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.07.17","text":"A big turn out today with 26 members for our stableford comp. In 3rd was Jack on 35 points and a tie for 1st on 37 points was Nigel and Jan. Jan had to leave early but donated 900baht to our charity Well done guys. Have a good weekend see you all again on Monday for stroke nassau. GO THE MIGHTY MAROONS !!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0848","type":"game","date":"2017-07-14","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 14.07.17","text":"There were 15 golfers at todays stableford event and it was nice to catch up with Hayden after the game back in country for a few weeks. Todays winner was Leon Smiler with 39 points followed by Yung Beece playing to handicap with 36 points and coming in third was Peter (Smiley) Haddon with 34 points just beating out the captain and a couple of others. I will agree with the Maejo report and the comment “GO THE MIGHTY MAROONS” albeit to the detriment of the few blues supporters, sorry about that Hayden and Brian. No takers for the birdie hole on #15 a tough hole we expect to last for a while. Well done all concerned and we will see you all again real soon .","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0845","type":"game","date":"2017-07-12","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon,12.07.17","text":"A dozen members turned out today and went out in 4 three balls playing a scoring system only Ashley seemed to understand. The weather was great and everyone didn’t appear to be held up.\n\nWinner in Stableford scoring and (5-3-1 scoring) was Ashley on 40 points pipping Allan in second on 39.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0846","type":"game","date":"2017-07-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.07.17","text":"17 members and 1 guest for todays 2 man team event. In 2nd place on 43 points was Adam ans Kuzie and our winners today were Garry and Andy on 47 points. Well done people. See you all again on Friday for a stableford comp.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0842","type":"game","date":"2017-07-10","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 10.07.17","text":"Only 7 members at Lanna today, probably because the skies were grey and there was a sprinkle of rain. Not much to be worried about though and the 2 groups completed their rounds in about 4 hours. Outright winner was Lawrence Nahlik with 38 points and a handicap adjustment, while Keith Freeman managed to come second with 35 points.\n\nThere is nothing to report on the supposed imminent re-development of the course, with most of the chatter being about the proposed new caddie figure-hugging uniforms that they were told about last week. Many of the caddies are now talking about dieting which will be difficult considering that they never stop eating.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0843","type":"game","date":"2017-07-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.07.17","text":"13 members played in our comp. today in what was plesant weather apart from the odd light sprinkle of rain. The scores were not too flash however in a tie for 3rd. on 31 points was Adam and Frank in 2nd was Craig on 32 points and our winner was Barry on 33 points. Well done guys. See you all on Wednesday for a 2BBB comp.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0844","type":"game","date":"2017-07-10","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 10.07.17","text":"Only 5 members today — the winner was Ian Fraser on 33 with Ralph Hamilton second on 29.\n\nNo photo this week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0840","type":"game","date":"2017-07-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.07.17","text":"A big turn out for todays stableford comp. today with 23 members and 1 guest. In 3rd on 36 points was Kuzie and a tie for 1st. on 37 was Frank and Nigel. Well done guys. The course will be closed at Mae Jo in August on the 16-18 for the Thai LPGA and again on 21-27 for the Singha Chiang Mai Open, also the driving range will be closed fom 10th July till the 27th. of August. We will make some other arangements for golf on those dates.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0841","type":"game","date":"2017-07-07","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 07.07.17","text":"There were 15 members playing in our monthly Stableford Nassau competition today. Overall winner was Brian Heuston with 43 points. Front Nine winner was Roscoe Butler and Back Nine winner was Yung Beece. Finally after 10 weeks the birdie hole was taken out by Jack Cooper.\n\nWe were advised by course management that the Ladies Singha Pro Tournament will be held at the course between 8-11 August so we will be unable to play our regular Friday round. Be advised that it is free to view the tournament at the course.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0839","type":"game","date":"2017-07-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.07.17","text":"15 members for our stroke round today in humid conditions. Some good scores were recorded, in 3rd on net 71 was Nigel in 2nd with net 70 was Adam and our winner today was Jeff on net 68. Well played guys. See you all again on Friday for a stableford event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0836","type":"game","date":"2017-07-03","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 03.07.17","text":"It was a very enjoyable round of golf at Lanna today. It was our monthly Stroke-play event around courses 3 and 1 and conditions were excellent. We had 14 members and all 4 groups finished in around 4 hours even though we had a slow group of “little people” being coached for the first 9 holes.\n\nKim Stogner and Jomo Mac Dermott tied for 3rd place with Net 74, and Leon Smiler came in 2nd with Net 73, but in 1st place with Net 70 was Nigel Stubbs with a near perfect textbook round earning him a slightly lower handicap index.\n\nNow there are rumours flying about from Caddies that Lanna Golf Course is doing some deal with Singha Corporation, and that the course is going to be re-modelled starting with Course 1 as early as next month. New Caddie uniforms and probably a whole host of other changes – apparently there is a big Caddie meeting coming up soon. The Office staff that I questioned knew absolutely nothing about this major event so perhaps today is April 1st in the Lanna Caddyshack. Anyway, I shall endeavour to find out more – watch this space!\n\nKim, Nigel, Jomo, & Leon","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0837","type":"game","date":"2017-07-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.07.17","text":"14 players for todays round of stableford nassau in rather plesant conditions. The front was taken out by Kenny on 19 points, the back also with 19 points was Jeff and Kuzie and our overall winner was John on 39 points. Well done to those people. Hope to see more of you on Wednesday for a stroke event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0838","type":"game","date":"2017-07-03","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 03.07.17","text":"Today we had 8 members for a very pleasant Stableford round. First place went to Ian Fraser on 38 with Brian Heuston and Milton Reynolds tieing for second place on 33.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0834","type":"game","date":"2017-06-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.06.17","text":"22 players for todays stableford round in pleasent conditions. We had a 3 way tie for 2nd on 34 points were Ted, Frank and Andy and our winner today again was Adam on 39 points. Well done guys. Have a good weekend and see you all on Monday for a stableford nassau comp.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0835","type":"game","date":"2017-06-30","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 30.06.17","text":"16 members in today’s stableford event under cloudy skies but no rain. Thank You to Brian & Camilla for standing in and getting today’s events underway. Some good results today with Brian Heuston again showing good form and coming in with 41 points to take first place, a tie for second place, contrary to announcement after the game and after handicap updates, between Roscoe Butler and Ralph Hamilton both with 39 points and Milton Reynolds just missing out with 37 points. Close shaves on the birdie hole but still no winner, maybe next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0832","type":"game","date":"2017-06-28","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 28.06.17","text":"Today there was 11 players at inthanon, the day was quite nice well done Soren he was the winner today with 37 point and Camilla came second with 34 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0833","type":"game","date":"2017-06-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 28.06.17","text":"Today we had (13) members and (1) guest teeing off at Maejo for our monthly Stroke competition. We all completed our rounds in less than (4) hours with the groups going off the back nine holes finishing approx. 20 minutes ahead of those going off the front nine holes. Again, no rain as we played our round under cloudy skies but somewhat on the hot side as the sun came out for the last couple of holes.\n\nAfter somewhat of a mix up concerning the finishing scores we got it straightened out with today’s winners as follows:\n\n1st place: Adam Jackson – Net 70\n\n2nd place: Craig Morriss – Net 72\n\n3rd place tie:\n\nMichael Kuzmich – net 73\n\nJohn De Jong – net 73\n\nCongratulations to today’s winners!\n\nJohn, Craig, Adam, & Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0831","type":"game","date":"2017-06-27","venue":"Royal Chiang Mai","heading":"2017 Chiang Mai Cup, 27.06.17","text":"Today we had (13) two-man teams from both the Sanuck Sabai & the Chiang Mai Social Golfers competing to capture the 2017 Chiang Mai Cup. This year the tournament was played at the Royal Chiang Mai Golf course with Sanuck Sabai being the host team. Prior to announcing the results we would like to take this opportunity to thank Paul Dimella for coordinating all aspects of today’s match and also thanks to Frank Schwarz for supplying the team score cards coupled with logging in all the team scores and compiling the results.\n\nRelative to the results there was a total of (39) points up for grabs with the final tally being the CMSG scoring (25) points to the (14) points scored by SSSG resulting in the CMSG winning and retaining the cup in 2017.\n\nIn addition the following special prizes were awarded:\n\nLongest / Straightest Drive: Tom Prouty\n\nClosest to the Pin -Hole 3: Randy Teisl\n\nClosest to the Pin – Hole 17: Jack Kuzina\n\nAt this point we would like to extend our gratitude to all players of the SSSG for their positive attitude, Integrity and good sportsman ship to make this a most enjoyable day for everyone.\n\nWe also want to thank the staff from the Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort for their hospitality and great Service.\n\nIn closing the Committee thanks all CMSG players for an outstanding performance and we are looking forward to defend the Cup in 2018.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0828","type":"game","date":"2017-06-26","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 26.06.17","text":"Only 8 members and 1 guest for today’s Lanna round. The previous night’s rain had been well absorbed so carts were allowed on fairways and our 3 groups started as usual around 8:10am. Welcome back to Gary Cooke and Yukio Doi who have both been absent for a long period, but our reduced number today was probably due to the match being played tomorrow at Royal Chiang Mai.\n\nToday we only had 2 placings: Lawrence Nahlik was Runner-Up with 33 points, but the Winner’s Cup went to Kim Stogner who impressed his playing partners with a 40 point score – even getting 18 points in the first 5 holes of the back-9.\n\nNext week is Stroke Play around Courses 3 & 1, so hope to see you all then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0829","type":"game","date":"2017-06-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.06.17","text":"Only 9 players for todays game in very warm and humid conditions. We had a tye for 3rd on 35 points was Kuzie and Jeff in 2nd was Andy on 37 points and our winner today was Tom with 39 points (80 off the stick). Well done to todays winners.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0830","type":"game","date":"2017-06-26","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 26.06.17","text":"Only 4 members for today’s round. In first place was Camilla Dwyer 0n 36.\n\nI hope to see more players next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0826","type":"game","date":"2017-06-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.06.17","text":"18 members and 2 guests for todays stableford round in very muggy conditions. We had a tye for 3rd on 35 points were Frank And Adam, in 2nd on 38 points was Ted but our runaway winner today was Barry with 45 points. Well done to our winners. Have a good weekend and see you all next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0827","type":"game","date":"2017-06-23","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 23.06.17","text":"There were 18 members in today’s stableford round after a random draw of five groups but having to all go off the first as the back nine was already booked. Clear skies and gentle breezes made for great conditions for golf. Unfortunately slow play is still a bit of a problem, please remember to clear the greens as quickly as possible and be mindful of the groups behind you at all times. The winner today was Brian Heuston with 39 points even suffering the frustrations of playing in the last group, in second place playing to his handicap with 36 points was Yung Beece and third was Milton Reynolds with 34 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0824","type":"game","date":"2017-06-21","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 21.06.17","text":"8 players today so 2 groups of 4s. Good score for Camilla with 42 points and Denise with 35 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0825","type":"game","date":"2017-06-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 21.06.17","text":"18 members and 2 guests played in our stableford comp.today. Some good scores were recorded in 3rd was Tom with 37 points and a tye for 1st. on 39 points was Dianne and Stuart. Well done to those people. Hope to see you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0822","type":"game","date":"2017-06-19","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 19.06.17","text":"It was a nice day for golf at Lanna today with some dew on the fairways and not too much sun. The expected influx of masses of Mae Jo players did not eventuate, leaving only 15 members to form 4 groups all of which finished in around 4 hours. Lanna was playing tough today so even the third placed winner ended up having a handicap increase.\n\nIn that third place was Lawrence Nahlik with 30 points. Runner-up was Julian Wing with 33 points, but first place went to Tom Berger with 35 points who also took out the Birdie Hole #6 which had been accumulating for 9 weeks – a nice little earner for Tom.\n\nSee you all next week for more of the same and hopefully some better scores.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0823","type":"game","date":"2017-06-19","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 19.06.17","text":"A great roll up with 3 members playing stableford. With the course being essentially empty we were able to complete the round in less than 3.5 hours. Today’s winner on 35 was Ian Fraser. For a change it was decided not to award 2nd and 3rd place.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0820","type":"game","date":"2017-06-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.06.17","text":"A great roll up with 25 members playing stableford comp. today. In a tye for 2nd was Nigel and Frank on 37 points and our winner today 1 point better was Andy on 38 points. Well done guys. There will be no golf at Mae Jo on Monday the 19th. as it is the caddy tournament. Have a good weekend and see you all on Wednesday for a stableford comp.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0821","type":"game","date":"2017-06-16","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 16.06.17","text":"There were 17 members present for today’s stableford round with three threes going off the front nine and two fours going off the back nine all finishing in good time under cloudy skies which provided relief from both sun and humidity. No takers for the birdie hole #10 again although there were plenty of birdies scored in todays round. Some good scores with Leon Smiler claiming the win with 40 points and a tie for second between Christian Friis and Brian Heuston with 38 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0818","type":"game","date":"2017-06-14","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 14.06.17","text":"Today at Inthanon there was 9 players. It was nice to see Terry back and got him to win. With the rain they have had it looking a lot greener.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0819","type":"game","date":"2017-06-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.06.17","text":"21 members for todays stroke nassau event in very humid conditions. Taking out the front was Calvin with net 33 and the back also on net 33 was Steve and our winner today was Jeff on net 68 just piping Tom by 1 shot. Well done people. Hope to see you all on Friday for our stableford event.\n\nI must apoligise to Dennis for a oversight on my part, he also had a net 33 on the back 9. Thus Steve and Dennis won the back 9. I’ll buy you a beer Dennis.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0815","type":"game","date":"2017-06-12","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 12.06.17","text":"Many members are obviously missing Captain Keith as only six arrived today for a stableford in great golfing conditions. Keith returns next week, and with Mae Jo being closed a couple of extra tee times have been secured to accomodate any migrants. As far as todays results are concerned, the scoring was, to say the least, poor!\n\nIn third place on 29 points was Peter Brown, second on 30 points was Nigel Stubbs. First place honours go to David Urlwin with 32 points. This was Davids last game for a while as he begins his international travels. We wish you bon voyage David.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0816","type":"game","date":"2017-06-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.06.17","text":"15 members for todays random draw 2 ball aggregate event and the winners were ; on 69 points Rob and Barry also Stuart and Calvin. Well done guys. Wednesday will be stroke nassau. Hope to see you all then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0817","type":"game","date":"2017-06-12","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 12.06.17","text":"We had 7 members playing today — we would have had eight but one retired hurt before the game. At the start some people thought we not get around without rain — fortunately that didn’t happen.\n\nToday’s winner on 37, without the loss of a ball for the entire round, was Milton Reynolds. Garry Walker, our Friday Captain, came in second on 36.\n\nHopefully a bigger group next week — See you then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0813","type":"game","date":"2017-06-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 9.6.17","text":"This Friday we had 20 members for our Stableford competition. Again, for a change, we did not experience any precipitation, but luckily had some cloud cover as it was extremely hot when the sun was out.\n\nToday’s winners are as follows:\n\n1st Place: Frank Schwarz (37) points\n\n2nd Place: Tom Berger (36) points\n\n3rd Place: Robert Green (33) points\n\nHats off to today’s winner! Tom, Frank, & Rob\n\nAlso, do not forget that there will be not golf at Maejo on June, 19, 2017. Most are planning to play at Lanna that Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0814","type":"game","date":"2017-06-09","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 9.6.17","text":"Today 18 members turned up for a stableford round in overcast and Humid conditions. The birdie hole #10 goes unclaimed once again but Jack, who got it in the Festival event which did not count and putted for it this week and missed, swears that it is his for sure next week. The winner today was Leon Smiler who for once kept it on the straight and narrow almost driving the par 4’s and came home with 38 points. Runner-up was Lawrence Nahlick who is showing some form again with 34 points, Third was a family affair with Brian & Camilla coming in with 32 points. Well done everyone although the last group was a bit on the slow side and should keep that in mind next time out. See you all next week if not sooner.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0811","type":"game","date":"2017-06-07","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 07.06.17","text":"Only 9 players today.\n\nWinner was Soren and second was Denise some good scores weather was fine till the last 2 holes when the heavens open.\n\nThat means big down pour of rain.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0812","type":"game","date":"2017-06-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.06.17","text":"20 players today, 19 members and 1 guest for stableford nassau. The front was taken out by Rob on 17 points (20 points was scored but didn’t come to caddy shack) the back was taken out by Jack on 19 points and our winner today was Nigel on 39 points. Well done to those players. See you all on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0808","type":"game","date":"2017-06-05","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 05.06.17","text":"Twelve members and one guest for todays strokeplay event over courses 3 and 1. The perseverance award went to an unnamed player who recorded a 15 on a par 3!\n\nIn third today was Jack Cooper with a nett 75, second was Tom Berger with a nett 72. Todays overall winner was Kim Stogner with a nett 71. Congratulations to all and we will see you next week for a stableford on courses 1 and 2. The birdie hole, number 6, rolls over for yet another week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0809","type":"game","date":"2017-06-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 05.06.17","text":"This Monday at Maejo (10) members tested their golfing skills during a Stroke play format. We all teed off on schedule and played our complete round under sunny skies, not missing the usual rain we have been experiencing the past (2) weeks.\n\nToday’s winners are as follows:\n\n1st place: Rob Grootenhuijs Net 71\n\n2nd place: Cary Cooke Net 73\n\n3rd place: Frank Schwarz Net 74\n\nHope to see everyone this coming Wednesday for a Stableford Nassau competition.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0810","type":"game","date":"2017-06-05","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 05.06.17","text":"Nine members played today in pleasant conditions, perhaps a little bit humid, but after all this is Thailand.\n\nThe Birdie Hole after 8 weeks was finally conquered by Milton Reynolds who, perhaps fittingly, was today’s winner on 36. A close second on 35 was Christian Friis.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0806","type":"game","date":"2017-06-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.06.17","text":"A big roll up for todays stableford round,26 members in very humid conditions. In 3rd was Steve on 38 points in 2nd on 39 was Tom and our winner today was Gary on 41 points, good scoring people. It was discussed today after the round amongst the members what we should do about the 15th. hole in regards to the rubber tree area, it was by unanimous vote that the ball will now be played where it lyes, no free drop into the waste area. This will take effect as of Monday the 7th. Have a good weekend and see you all on Monday for a stroke event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0807","type":"game","date":"2017-06-02","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 02.06.17","text":"There were 18 golfers today for a Stableford Nassau event. The course is still holding up well after all the torrential rain for the past week but I am sure like most courses it is close to its saturation point. Overcast and humid conditions for todays event. Some good scores with Smiley winning the overall with 41 points much to Yung’s regret as he had 40 points after missing his putt on the 18th. Front nine winner was Tayakorn with 22 points and back nine went to Soren with 20 points.\n\nSlow play: Today we had one of our groups fall two holes behind (this is not the first time). Come on guys it’s not rocket science. If there is one clear hole ahead of you the proper etiquette is to call the group behind through. With the exception of par 3’s if you step on the tee box and the group in front of you has already left the green then that should be enough warning that you are playing slow. If your on the fairway or the green and the group behind you are waiting to play a shot then you know you are playing slow.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0805","type":"game","date":"2017-05-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 31.05.17","text":"22 players for todays stroke round. Some close results, in a tie for 3rd was Nigel,Tom,Calvin and Craig on net 74 and our winners on net 73 were Rob,Ric and Jeff. Congrats to those people. Hope we have good numbers again on Friday for a stableford event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0802","type":"game","date":"2017-05-29","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 29.05.17","text":"Due to the popularity of the stand in captain only 6 members and one guest arrived today, or was it the weather early morning?\n\nIn second place was Gary Cook on 33 points with todays winner Julian Wing on 34. Next week is strokeplay on courses 3 and 1.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0803","type":"game","date":"2017-05-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 29.05.17","text":"12 players for our 7 club event today in rather pleasent conditions. We had a tie for 3rd. on 35 points was Adam, Craig and Kuzie in 2nd was Frank on 36 and our runaway winner was Jeff with 40 points. Just proves you don’t need to carry all those clubs to score well!!! Wednesday will be Stroke, hope to see you all then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0804","type":"game","date":"2017-05-29","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 29.05.17","text":"For today’s round we had 9 members. Despite the recent rains the course was in excellent condition and playing conditions were pleasant.\n\nIn first place on 36 was Camilla Dwyer and second went to Denise Reynolds on 35.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0801","type":"game","date":"2017-05-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.05.17","text":"10 members joined our stableford nassau round in great conditions for golf. Taking out the back with 19 points was John, the front was tied on 17 points between Jan and Alex and our big winner today was Andy with a great score of 44 points. Enjoy your new handicap Andy. Well done to our winners for today. See you all again on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0799","type":"game","date":"2017-05-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.05.17","text":"19 players for todays stableford round. We had a little rain just over half way around but it did not last long. Some good scores were recorded, in a tie for 3rd was Craig and Ted on 38 points in 2nd was Tom on 39 points (a great back 9 finishing birdy,birdy,par.) and our winner today was Andy on 41 points. Well done to all, have a good week end and see you on Monday for our 7 club event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0800","type":"game","date":"2017-05-26","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 26.05.17","text":"There were 13 members in attendance today under cloudy skies threatening rain, but not a drop was felt and the light cool breeze was very welcome. Course still holding up very well after recent heavy rains but with water extending beyond the hazard markers at edges of fairways. The tenth hole is proving to be a very difficult choice for birdie hole and is still available. The winner today was Roger Mack with 38 points, runner-up was Milton Reynolds with 35 points, third place was tied with Terry Yuill and Denice Reynolds on 33 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0798","type":"game","date":"2017-05-25","venue":"Gold Canyon","heading":"Gold Canyon – Away Game 25.05.17","text":"We had a great turn-out for this month’s away game as 38 members all arrived at the course on-time resulting in a on-schedule tee-off time. Low and behold the doom day forecasters predicting torrential rain had it wrong again as we played the entire round under sunny to partly sunny skies. Of course, for this time of the year, the sun shine subsequently resulted in extremely hot temperatures but still more favorable then wet conditions.\n\nRelative to Gold Canyon the course was in excellent condition from the fairways thru to the greens. For some, including myself, the greens at times were most difficult to read but for other there was no problem (especially for today’s winners).\n\nRelative to today’s winners:\n\n3rd Place: 3-way tie being shared by Frank Schwarz, Fergal Barry-Murphy & Tayakorn Saenjuy (35 points)\n\n2nd Place: Alone in 2nd place was Leon (the kiwi) Smiler posting a score of 36 points\n\n1st Place: Taking top honors were Gary Cooke & Rob Grootenhujis both posting an impressive 39 points\n\nFergal, Rob, Gary, Tayakorn, Frank, Leon\n\nAs reviewed during our lunch our next scheduled away match will be on Tuesday June 27,2017 at Royal Chiang Mai golf course. This is our annual competition between Sanuck Sabai and the GMSG. This year the event is being organized by Sanuck Sabai. Please note that will be only (20) players from each golf society.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0796","type":"game","date":"2017-05-24","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 24.05.17","text":"12 members and 1 guest turned up for a pleasant morning of golf on a pretty much empty Inthanon course apart from a few visiting Koreans. The rain held off and we had Denise Reynolds playing a blinder with 3 birdies (on the front 9), several pars and even a few wiped holes to win with a very impressive 46 points leaving the rest of the pack well behind. Tied for second place were Kim Stogner and Leon Smiler with 36 points each with Kim taking honours on count back.\n\nA few members who have kept the Wednesday Inthanon captaincy alive recently will be away for the next few weeks/months, so if any others are able to help out would they please contact the committee and offer their services.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0797","type":"game","date":"2017-05-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.05.17","text":"19 members played todays stroke nassau round in what turned out to be very wet conditions. On the front we had 2 players on net 36 being Craig and Gary, the back was taken out by Tom with net 34 and todays winner was Adam with a net 70. Well played gents. Hope to see you all again on Friday for a stableford event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0793","type":"game","date":"2017-05-22","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 22.05.17","text":"Today saw 14 members and our recent regular Swedish guest (Tore) turn up for what can only be described as a “4-hour sauna” around a steamy hot Lanna Golf course. Members were soaked to the skin after 2 holes as the water evaporated from the fairways and the somewhat tardy greens.\n\nGood to see our Thai ladies join in again and score quite well, but only one of them made it to the winner’s podium this time. Today we had a 4-way tie for first place with Julian Wing, Kim Stogner, Nigel Stubbs, and Prajat Bacchi all getting 33 points. Again there was no winner of the Birdie Hole #6.\n\nNigel Stubbs will be your Lanna captain for the next 3 weeks when hopefully there won’t be so much rain around, so please come and give him plenty of work to do.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0794","type":"game","date":"2017-05-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.05.17","text":"16 members and 1 guest today in very, very humid conditions. We had a tie for 2nd on 38 points were Jack and Keith and our winner today on 40 points was Dianne. Well played people ! Wednesday will be stroke nassau, hope the weather improves, see you all then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0795","type":"game","date":"2017-05-22","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 22.05.17","text":"9 members turned up for hot and humid round. Terry Yuill was the clear winner on 44 with Milton Reynolds and Gary Cooke tied for 2nd place on 33. The birdie hole #16 after 7 weeks is still waiting.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0791","type":"game","date":"2017-05-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 19.05.17","text":"15 players today in much better conditions than Wednesday although it still caught some off guard thinking it was still raining. In 3rd place on 36 points was Adam, in 2nd on 38 points was Kuzie and our winner today was Kenny with 39 points (he drained some very looong puts). Well done to all, sorry no picture as I forgot to take one. Monday will be stableford, have a good weekend see you all next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0792","type":"game","date":"2017-05-19","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 19.05.17","text":"18 players today, 14 members and four guests. Unbelievable considering the rain all night and early morning, I was not expecting many at all. We had a later start as the golf course thought they needed a half hour for the water to drain away, but the course was in great shape. Very nice to have the guys from Sanuck Sabai join us today and socially after the game. Very good scores in today especially the winner Milton Reynolds with 46 points, runner up Soren Nielsen with 38 and Leon Smiley with 36 points. well done everyone and see you again soon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0790","type":"game","date":"2017-05-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.05.17","text":"Well 7 members turned up for todays event in very wet conditions, only 4 played and 1 droped out after 9 holes which left 3. So in 3rd was Jomo on 25 in a tie for 1st was Steve and Calvin on 36 points. Sorry no photo of our drowned golfers, I must admit you guys are much keener than most !!! We can only hope that the rain holds off for our game on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0787","type":"game","date":"2017-05-15","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 15.05.17","text":"Not many takers for today’s Lanna game – only 9 members and 1 guest. The course was looking a bit scrappy, particularly in and around the bunkers, and the greens were slow. Anyway the pace was good and rounds only took about 4 hours.\n\nToday was supposed to be a Stableford Nassau, but there were too few players so it reverted to Stableford, which didn’t matter because the same people would have been on the winner’s podium anyway.\n\nThere was a tie for runner-up between Kim Stogner and Peter Brown who had 37 points each, but the overall winner was Jomo Mac Dermott with 38 points. The rest of us didn’t do too well.\n\nStableford again next week – Ladies welcome!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0788","type":"game","date":"2017-05-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.05.17","text":"13 players for todays 2 man scramble event an odd number of players so we had to regig a little. 3 x 3 man and 2 x 2 man. In second with a net 64.5 off 11.5 handicap was Jack,Calvin and Kenny and our winners today with a net 61.2 off 6.8 handicap was Adam, Jeff and Kuzie. Well done to those people. Wednesday will be a stableford event, hope to see you all then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0789","type":"game","date":"2017-05-15","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 15.05.17","text":"7 members played in today’s round. Due to the recent rain and also excellent maintenance the course was looking particularly good. The greens are still a little slower than to what we have become accustomed these last few months.\n\nHowever Milton Reynolds overcame this, most probably because he is relatively new to the course, and finished a clear winner on 41. In second place, doing a Blues Brothers impersonation, was Brian Hueston on 32.\n\nJack Cooper is back from a couple of months in England and noticed the difference in heat and humidity. Even after showering he still took a while to recover.\n\nMaybe a few more players will turn up next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0785","type":"game","date":"2017-05-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.05.17","text":"20 members rolled up for todays stableford event in very humid conditions. In 3rd. place on 34 points was Gary ( welcome back ) in 2nd spot was Stuart on 35 points and our winner today (even though he screwed up 18) was Jack on 36 points. Well done to all. Monday is a 2 man scramble, hope to see you all then. Have a good week end !!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0786","type":"game","date":"2017-05-12","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 12.05.17","text":"There were 17 members present today for a stableford round all going off in handicap order. Not one solitary birdie was scored in todays round. Extremely high humidity today had every one scrambling for extra fluids. The winner today was Roger Mack who had 36 points and three tied for second, Leon Smiler, Keith Freeman and Terry Yuill all with 34 points. Well done everyone, come back again soon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0783","type":"game","date":"2017-05-10","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 10.05.17","text":"A very pleasant start to the day. Eleven members turned up to an virtually empty course once again. Scoring seems to have improved over previous weeks and today’s winner was Brian Heuston on 38 points with Kieran Savage second on 37.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0784","type":"game","date":"2017-05-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.05.17","text":"21 players for our stableford nassau event today. Taking out the front with 20 points was Tayakorn the back was split between Andy and Steve on 21 points, but our winner was Craig with 37 points. Well done to our winners today,see you all again on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0780","type":"game","date":"2017-05-08","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 08.05.17","text":"Lovely weather for today’s Stableford round at Lanna where 14 members and 1 guest tried once again to outdo the course. Because of the wind and rain the previous night the course was littered with moveable objects such as branches and leaves but was otherwise in good shape. Today the greens were also in good condition and very predictable.\n\nNo Lennart Larsson this week because he has fallen off his motorcycle (nothing too serious apparently) – so we wish him a speedy recovery. Now, we are not sure what performance enhancing material the recently returned Kim Stogner found after playing 12 holes but we would all like to have some of it – he scored 19 points on the last 6 holes (do the maths) to take 3rd place with a total of 32 points. Runner-up was Peter Brown with 33 points, and 1st place went to David Urlwin-Smith with 34 points. See you all next week for Stableford Nassau.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0781","type":"game","date":"2017-05-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.05.17","text":"Only 10 players forour comp. today. In 3rd on 33 points was Ted in 2nd on 34 was Adam but our runaway winner today was Jack with a round on 43 points. Well done to all our winners. Stableford Nassau on Wednesday, see you then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0782","type":"game","date":"2017-05-08","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 08.05.17","text":"Excellent weather for today’s Stableford round at North Hill for the 6 members playing. Because of the overnight rain the greens were marginally slower and took a few holes to become accustomed to.\n\nToday’s winner was Camilla Dwyer scoring 34 without the loss of a ball. In fact she used the same ball for the entire round. Second place on 32 went to Milton Reynolds. Unfortunately Milton didn’t finish the round with the same ball.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0778","type":"game","date":"2017-05-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.05.17","text":"17 members and 1 guest for todays stableford round on a very quiet golf course. All players finished in 4 or less hours, one 3 ball finished in 2h 55m. Todays winners were, in 3rd place on 35 points Andy, in 2nd on 36 was Kuzie and todays winner was Tom on 37 points. Congrats to all the winners, have a good weekend see you on Monday.\n\n<h","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0779","type":"game","date":"2017-05-05","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 05.05.17","text":"A nice even 16 members turned out for our Stableford Nassau event today. It has to be said that after the heavy rain in the early hours this morning that the course has no drainage problems at all as the whole course was in perfect shape. No doubt the reason for all the good scores today. The front nine was tied between Camilla Dwyer and Milton Reynolds with 21 points, the back nine went to Ralph Hamilton with 20 points and the overall winner on the day was Tayakorn Saenjuy with 41 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0776","type":"game","date":"2017-05-03","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 03.05.17","text":"Twelve members turned up today and the heat was already upon us at the start. As usual we had the course to ourselves. Inthanon welcomed back Terry Redding from his walkabout, and Denise and Milton Reynolds also showed up for the very first time. There was some good scoring despite the heat with Darrell taking first place on 38 points and continuing his rich vein of form was Leon in second place with 37 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0777","type":"game","date":"2017-05-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.05.17","text":"Todays format was 2 BBB. 18 menbers attended in very warm conditions. In second place with 43 points was Ric and Stuart and todays winners were Calvin and Nigel on 45 points. Calvin had 38 on his own. Congrats to todays winners. Stableford on Friday see you all then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0773","type":"game","date":"2017-05-01","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 01.05.17","text":"Another warm and sunny day for 13 members and 1 guest to traipse around Lanna courses 3 & 1 in Stroke-play format. Some of us found the actual racecourse sand too many times and there were also q x 3 balls uite a few occurrences of double figure scores on some holes. Obviously some of us need to practice more.\n\nThere was a tie for Runner-up position with Ashley Kim-Sing and Steven Bjorge both achieving net scores of 73, but the overall winner was Leon Smiler (who must have finally decided that it is better to stay on the correct fairway) with net 71.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0774","type":"game","date":"2017-05-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.05.17","text":"Only 11 players today for our stroke round in very warm conditions. We had a tye for 2nd. place between Adam and John with net 77 and our winner for today was Jim with a net 75. The scores were no where near that of Friday. Wednesday will be a 2 BBB. Hope to see you all then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0775","type":"game","date":"2017-05-01","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 01.05.17","text":"For today’s Stableford game we had 7 members. The winner on 36 was Ralph Hamilton and second on 34 was Terry Yuill.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0771","type":"game","date":"2017-04-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.04.17","text":"We had some of the best golf I have seen today from our group of 20 players, of which 9 shot to their handicap or better. In 3rd. place on 41 points was Nigel in 2nd. was Joop on 42 points and our winner today was Alex who shot 43 points. Well done to todays winners, all your handicaps will reflect your good scores for next weeks events. Mondays game will be stroke. Have a good weekend and see you then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0772","type":"game","date":"2017-04-28","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 28.04.17","text":"There were 16 golfers today for our regular stableford event. Hot as usual for this time of year, or guess I should say Humid with just a threat of rain. The birthday boy Brian Heuston took out the “birdie hole” #16 and congratulations and best wishes go out to him. The winners today were Camilla Dwyer with 36 points and tied for second were Denise Reynolds and Keith Freeman on 33 points. Next week being the first game for the month will be Stableford Nassau, look forward to seeing you all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0769","type":"game","date":"2017-04-26","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 26.04.17","text":"Big turnout for Inthanon today with 14 members participating in a Stableford event. The course was in good condition and only Soren and Barry were able to take advantage coming first and second with 42 and 41 points respectively. Next closest were Ralph Hamilton on 34 and a bunch of 4 players all on 33.\n\nSpeed of play has become somewhat of an issue everywhere and it doesn’t help when as usual we had the course to ourselves resulting in players not feeling any pressure to maintain a decent pace.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0770","type":"game","date":"2017-04-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.04.17","text":"21 members and 3 guests for todays round of stableford nassau. There were some very good scores overall. On the front it was a 4 way tie between Stuart,Tom,John and Steve all on 20 points the back was won by Nigel on 21 points and the overall winner was Keith on 42 points. 15 of our players broke 30 today with one 37 and two 38’s. Good golfing people ! Lets hope the hot weather doesn’t keep too many people away on Friday. Well done to todays winners. Stableford Friday, see you then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0766","type":"game","date":"2017-04-24","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 24.04.17","text":"Another small group of 9 members plus 1 guest today at Lanna 1+2 where the conditions were dry and a bit hard. It was a reasonably quick round for the 3 groups and scoring was mostly in the 30’s. Runner-up today was Lennart Larsson with 36 points, only just pipped at the post by Lawrence Nahlik with 37 points.\n\nBy popular (?) demand next weeks’ match on courses 3+1 will be a “Stroke” event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0767","type":"game","date":"2017-04-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.04.17","text":"3 four balls for our round today. Scoring was a lot lower than Friday, in 3 rd. place on 34 points was Bob and a 2 way tie for 1st. between Kenny and Steve. Well done to todays winners. Stableford Nassau is our event for Wednesday, see you all then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0768","type":"game","date":"2017-04-24","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 24.04.17","text":"Today we had a small group of 7 players. Milton Reynolds was the winner on 33 and Camilla Dyer and Leon Smiler were equal second on 31.\n\nThe course is in very good condition. Hopefully more players will join us next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0764","type":"game","date":"2017-04-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 21.04.17","text":"A good turn out for todays stableford event, 18 members attended. There were some quite good scores posted so if you didn’t break your handicap you had no chance to be on the podium. In 3rd. place was Stuart on 38 points in 2nd. was Kenny on 39 but our clear winner today was Jim with 41 points. I hope you enjoy your new handicap Jim. Well done to todays winners. Have a good weekend and see you all on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0765","type":"game","date":"2017-04-21","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 21.04.17","text":"Today there were 14 members taking part in a Stableford event. All arrived early and a random draw at 8am saw two three balls and two four balls hit off prior to our scheduled 8:30 tee off. The course greens have settled down very nicely after coring and sanding and it was nice to see all the maintenance staff out about the course keeping it in tip top shape, currently sanding the tee boxes.\n\nThe birdie hole on #16 once again eluded one and all, in fact only two birdies were achieved today out of all who took part in the days proceedings and that was by our newest member on his first outing with a CMSG handicap and is todays winner Milton Reynolds who came in with 35 points. The runners up were Yung Beece and Lawrence Nahlick both tied on 34 points.\n\nJust a reminder about slow play. Our last group today had lagged three holes behind the group in front and this is not acceptable. If you are more than one hole behind you are expected to call other golfers through. All members of the groupings should be alert that they never fall behind by more than one hole. It is hot out there and it is also frustrating if you have to continually wait on the group in front. Clear the greens quickly and update your score cards off the green.\n\nBy popular vote from next month we intend to play a Stableford Nassau first Friday of each month.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0763","type":"game","date":"2017-04-20","venue":"Gassan","heading":"Gassan Legacy, 20.04.17","text":"We had (14) members and (1) guest playing a Stableford match for our April 2017 away match at Gassan Legacy. Everyone showed up early so we were able to move our scheduled tee time up to 8:30 am from the 9:00 AM original starting time.\n\nMost of the players thought the course was in excellent condition seeing that the greens were cored just 10 days ago. Also the pace of play was good as the course was virtually empty so most completed their respective round in 4 hours + with the 1st 3-ball going off first completed their round in just under 3 hours. Relative to the weather we teed off under clear blue skies that remained for most of our round with the temperatures raising as we progressed thru our round. Lastly, most of today’s players commented that they did not remember how much the water came into play resulting in numerous lost balls being eaten up by all the water hazards.\n\nThe following are the results of today’s away match:\n\n1st Place: Ans Scholten 36 Stableford Points\n\n2nd Place: being shared by Tayakorn Saenjuy and Jack Kuzina both posting a score of 35 Points\n\n3rd Place: Lennart Larsson 34 Points\n\nHats off to today’s winners and we look forward to seeing everyone next month on May 25th for our scheduled away game at Highlands.\n\nAgain the photographer took a leave of absence!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0761","type":"game","date":"2017-04-19","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 19.04.17","text":"Just 5 CMSG members turned up and the course was in good condition. As usual there were very few golfers on the course. A Skins game was settled upon as the format for the day and the front 9 was a tussle between Ashley and Ralph. Ashley was the eventual winner with a total of 8 Skins. The pin position on the 18th hole was in a tricky position again but as the green was slower than last bit all balls were rolling back down towards the golfer.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0762","type":"game","date":"2017-04-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 19.04.17","text":"This Wednesday we had (18) members and (2) guests participating in a “Stroke” competition format at Maejo. Most if not everyone showed up on schedule resulting in an orderly and on-time tee off. Today Julian Wing invited (2) of our committee members (Gary Walker & Keith Freeman) and also Ian Jenson for his annual birthday celebration. It was nice to see Gary and Keith enjoying the Maejo links that have improved greatly after the recent coring of the greens.\n\nRelative to the results we had some good scores posted:\n\n1st Place Gross 92 Net 70 Joop Schillemans\n\n2nd Place a Tie being shared by Ted Taylor (Gross 95) and Bob Sheldrick (Gross 106) both posting a net score of Net 71\n\n3rd Place Gross 78 Net 72 Nigel Stubbs\n\nHats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nSorry No Photo today\n\nNorth Hill, 17.04.1\n\nToday at North Hill we had five members, plus two new members, Denise and Milton completing their final card. Todays winner with an excellent 40 points was Ralph Hamilton and a close second was Leon Smiler with 37 points, with a few hiccups on the final 4 holes. The Birdie hole jackpots.\n\nThe weather today was a little inclement however the great condition of the course meant there was no impact on play as indicated by the winning scores.\n\nThe heavy rain held off until we were all inside enjoying a delicious meal and a few drinks.\n\nThe rain should have a positive impact on the course and we are looking forward to playing again next week with hopefully a few more members.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0759","type":"game","date":"2017-04-17","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 17.04.17","text":"Frightened of the rain? Only 7 members and 1 guest ventured out to Lanna today, but once the clouds had lifted we had ideal conditions for a 4-hour round.\n\nScoring was pretty good with Nigel Stubbs being Runner-Up on 35 points and Lawrence Nahlik winning with 38 points. Tom Berger took out the Birdie Hole #8. Hopefully see a few more members next week for another Stableford round on Courses 1+2.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0760","type":"game","date":"2017-04-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.04.17","text":"Only 5 players today for our comp. The start was a little wet but soon stoped. In 3rd. place was Jack on 35 in 2nd was Rob on 36 and the winner was Steve on 37. Congrats to todays winners and hope to see more of you on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0757","type":"game","date":"2017-04-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.04.17","text":"Eleven members played the Friday stableford in slightly cooler conditions after last nights storm.\n\nTied for third place on 32 points were Ronny Peters and Nigel Stubbs.\n\nSecond place on 34 points went to Roengrudee Grootenhuijs, with first place taken by Keith Taylor on 36 points. Congratulations to all and see you on Monday. Happy Songkran.\n\nNigel, Khun Nok, Keith and Ronny.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0758","type":"game","date":"2017-04-14","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 14.04.17","text":"Fifteen Golfers turned up with Milton & Denise joining the CMSG today and submitting their 4th cards for handicap leaving 13 to to compete for the prizes. No one managed to take out the new birdie hole on #16. The greens have settled down very nicely after their coring and sanding although you couldn’t tell from the scoring on the day.\n\nThe winner today was Camilla Dwyer with 34 points, Terry Yuill came in second with 32 points and Brian Heuston in third with 31 points. Being Song Kran a few turned out in very colorful shirts and the course and restaurant were quite busy.\n\nBrian, Camilla, Terry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0755","type":"game","date":"2017-04-12","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 12.04.17","text":"Eleven members turned out with the course in good shape and green fairways. Overall winner on 34 points was Ashley with Lennart second on 31. Once again the pin placement on the 18th hole was in a same position as 2 weeks ago and that resulted in no one making par and the hole playing 3.2 strokes over its par.\n\nAshley & Lennart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0756","type":"game","date":"2017-04-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.04.17","text":"This Wednesday we had (11) golfers battling the heat at Maejo for a Stableford competition. Everyone completed thier respective round in (4) hours and less. As usual for this time of the year we had the course to our-self.\n\nRelative to the Winners Jay Jay Walker took 3rd place honors with (31) points and in 2nd place was Nigel Stubbs with (34) points.\n\nToday’s big winner alone in 1st place with (37) points was Adam “The Ace” Jackson. “The Ace” standing for his Hole-in-One today on the 2nd hole. This was the Aces third hole in one over his illustrious golfing career. Hats off to all of today’s winners with special congratulations to Adam.\n\nNigel, JayJay & Adam","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0752","type":"game","date":"2017-04-10","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 10.04.17","text":"Today at Lanna there were 13 members and 1 guest wanting to do their best golf on a hard and dry course. Still a lot of leaves around but not many golfers so the 4 groups had quick under-4-hour rounds.\n\nGary Lyon played well and came third with 36 points, and David Urlwin-Smith had another good round to come in second with 38 points. But the outstanding round of the day went to Joy Gariano who managed a faultless 42 points and will see her handicap index plummet by 3.\n\nNext weeks’ game falls on a Songkran day so hope to see as many members as possible. Our usual restaurant will be closed so we intend to convene after the game in the Hole-In-One restaurant above the Driving Range.\n\nGary, Joy, & David","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0753","type":"game","date":"2017-04-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.04.17","text":"12 players for todays stroke nassau event. Taking the front with net 35 was Stuart and John, the back was won by Keith with a net 33 and our overall winner was Jim with a net 68. Humid and hot, looks like summer is in full swing now !Congrats to todays winners. See you on Wednesday for a stableford event.\n\nKeith,John Jim and Stuart.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0754","type":"game","date":"2017-04-10","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 10.04.17","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0750","type":"game","date":"2017-04-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.04.17","text":"21 players today for our stableford comp. Only 4 players didn’t break 30 points. In a tie for 3rd. was Bob and Rob on 36 points in 2nd. was Adam on 37 points and taking the win today was Andy on 38 points. Keith had his first hole in one on number 7 hole with a 7 iron, well done Keith. Congrats to todays winners. See you all on Monday.\n\nRob, Keith,Adam,Andy and Bob.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0751","type":"game","date":"2017-04-07","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 07.04.17","text":"Today we had 18 golfers present 16 members and two prospective new members Milton and Denise putting in their second cards for handicap. Necessary course maintenance had been carried out with the greens having been cored and sanded and this made putting more difficult than usual. The winners today were Terry Yuill and Ian Fraser with 36 points, runner-up was Camilla Dwyer and third was Smiley. Well done to those who completed the course with all its difficulties in the heat and we will see some of you on Monday and yes we will still play on Friday during Song Kran but I have only booked for three groups.\n\nSmiley, Ian, Terry, Camilla","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0749","type":"game","date":"2017-04-05","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 05.04.17","text":"Nine members turned up today. The course was much greener than the previous week due to several days of rain. There were a few more golfers than usual, but still very quiet.\n\nWe split in to teams of three for a better ball format. The winning team of Ashley, Barry and Ralph managed 51 points with Smiley, Kenny and Soren coming second with 47.\n\nBarry, Ashley & Ralph","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0746","type":"game","date":"2017-04-03","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 03.04.17","text":"Only 11 members today wanting to try their luck in Stroke play (Courses 3+1) at Lanna. Conditions were pretty good and the course was very dry, but there were still too many leaves for those of us who can’t keep balls on the fairways. Anyway, it was a reasonably quick 4-hour round on an otherwise empty course.\n\nToday’s Runner-up was Tom Berger with a Net 73, but JJ Walker stole the show with Net 71.\n\nA few members will be playing Courses 1+2 on Wednesday this week (same time, same price), so please let me know if interested.\n\nTom & JJ","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0747","type":"game","date":"2017-04-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.04.17","text":"14 players for todays 2BBB event. Some good individual scores were recorded but it was a team event. In 2 nd. place on 44 points was Joop and Bob and todays winners were John and Stuart on 45 points. Bob Green had a great 39 individual points, not enough to get over the line. Thank you all for coming. No golf here on Wednesday so see you all on Friday. Congrats to the winners.\n\nBob, Joop, Stuart and John.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0748","type":"game","date":"2017-04-03","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 03.04.17","text":"Today we had 5 members and 2 guests playing. Once again Terry Yuill with 37 and in second place was Ralph Hamilton on 36. The two guests, Milton and Denise Reynolds recently arrived from Australia are joining CMSG. Once again the birdie hole was not won on the Monday round.\n\nTerry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0743","type":"game","date":"2017-03-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 31.03.17","text":"19 players joined us today for our Friday stableford comp. Looks like summer is here as it was quite warm again today. Some good scores were recorded today, in 3rd was Alex on 37 points in 2nd. on 41 was Nigel but our runaway winner today was John with 43 points. Congrats to todays winners. See you on Monday !!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0744","type":"game","date":"2017-03-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"31.03.2017 – Stableford Maejo","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0745","type":"game","date":"2017-03-31","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 31.03.17","text":"A nice even 16 members turned out today all in good time for a random draw of the four groups who took advantage of an early start for the stableford round. We welcomed back Leon Smiler today who managed to confirm his standing as a “cross-country golfer” from the first tee hitting his ball across lakes and fairways to the 8th green but to be fair he did still manage a bogey on the par 5 first hole, welcome back Leon. As one returns another departs and we say goodbye to Curtis Nickel who has to go back to work for a month or so, but he did manage to chip in to take out the birdie hole #9 and had a winning round to boot, well done Curtis. The winner today was Yung Beece with 38 points (he also managed to hit the flag on the birdie hole but not quite lucky enough to have it drop in) runners up were Curtis Nickel with 37 points and Brian Heuston with 36 points. Well done to all concerned.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0741","type":"game","date":"2017-03-29","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 29.03.17","text":"Just 8 members for today’s outing and once again we had the course to ourselves. Noi Taylor took first place with Ralph Hamilton coming second. The 18th hole played 3.5 strokes over par with only one par made and then that golfer didn’t have to putt which was just as well because the pin placement caused havoc with the members. Even when balls were left short and below the hole they did not hold and would run back to the original spot again.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0742","type":"game","date":"2017-03-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 29.03.17","text":"20 members and 1 guest played our stableford comp. today in very warm conditions. A 3 way tie for 2nd. between Ronny, Nigel and John on 34 points but our winner today on 36 points was Kenny. Well done to those players. There will be no golf next Wednesday the 5th. as the course will be closed. Nigel is looking for numbers to play Lana 850 baht green fees and caddy. It’s also that time of the year again for the pissheads invitional. The current propsed dates for this is the 13,14 and 16th. of April. Please contact Iain Craig for more details and register your intrest in playing. If you haven’t play this event before do yourself a favour and get involved.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0738","type":"game","date":"2017-03-27","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 27.03.17","text":"Today at Lanna we had a small contingent of 10 members. The course was almost totally empty and all groups easily finished inside of 4 hours. It was pretty windy which helped to blow away the smoke and allow us to see blue sky quite early on, and scoring was pretty good with all members (except for Captain Keith) achieving over 30 points. There was a tie for runner-up position between Nigel Stubbs and Jomo MacDermott (both having 37 points), but the winner of the day was David Urlwin-Smith who managed to score 42 points. Jomo also took out the Par 5 Birdie hole which hadn’t accumulated very much – it is obviously time to choose a more difficult hole.\n\nBest wishes to Mark Morris who is returning to the UK for about 6 months – see you again in October. And we’ll hopefully see the rest of you next week for Stroke play around Courses 3+1.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0739","type":"game","date":"2017-03-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.03.17","text":"14 people for our stableford event today in very humid and warm conditions. In a tie for 2nd. on 36 points was Alex and Rob but our winner today on 39 points was Tom who has been playing some solid golf of late. Congrats to all , see you on Wednesday. Don’t forget the course is closed on the 4th. and 5th. of April.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0740","type":"game","date":"2017-03-27","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 27.03.17","text":"Today we had 5 players including Brian and Camilla who returned from Australia yesterday. Unfortunately, Camilla retired hurt and was not able to complete her round. The winner was a new member Terry Yuill on 36 with Brian Heuston 2nd on 35.\n\nThe birdie hole was not won and owing to the number of players only first place was awarded.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0736","type":"game","date":"2017-03-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.03.17","text":"13 players for our stableford event today. The course was very quiet with all groups finishing in under 4 hours. In 3rd. place was Tom on 36 points and a tie for 1st. between Alex and Ronny on 37 points. Ronny had 6 birdies and Ric Cameron eagled 5. Well done to all, see you on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0737","type":"game","date":"2017-03-24","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 24.03.17","text":"There were 11 members today for a stableford event. Welcome back to Lawrence and Curtis after short absences. No one managed to take out the birdie hole #9 which will continue to mount on Mondays and Fridays. Only two prizes today the winner with 37 points was Jayjay Walker and the runner up was Tayakorn with 36 points so it was Ladies Day today leaving the men to get an honorable mention tied for third place was Keith Freeman and Curtis with 35 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0734","type":"event","date":"2017-03-23","venue":null,"heading":"Pictures The International 2017","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0735","type":"game","date":"2017-03-23","venue":"North Hill","heading":"International, North Hill, 23.03.17","text":"For the 2017 “International” we had (53) members comprising (14) teams all arriving on time for an most orderly on schedule 9:00 AM tee-off. Prior to announcing the results a special thank you goes out to Gary and JayJay Walker for coordinating the on-course aspects of this year’s tournament. Also, hats off to the staff of North Hills for their outstanding efforts to make this a most successful event.\n\nRelative to the results it should be noted that David Urlwin Smith won both closest to the pin on holes #4 and # 14. On hole #4 David tee shot was 5′-31/2″ from the pin and on hole 14 he was 1′-81/2″ from the pin. Based on our policy of only (1) prize per member Peter (Smiley) Haddon was awarded a prize for second place on hole #4 with a shot of 7″6″ from the pin. Great golf David and Smiley!\n\nGetting to the overall results we had some pretty impressive results as noted in the following results\n\n1st Place Team USA: Gross 65 Net 55\n\nNote: It should be noted that the difference between 1st place and 2nd place difference in gross score was 4 strokes but the net score variance due to the decimal system being utilized was only .245 or only a 1/4 of stroke net! That’s a heart break for the 2nd place team.\n\n2nd Place Team Chiang Mai: Gross 69 Net 56\n\n3rd Place Tie being shared by\n\nTeam Brits Gross 69 Net 58.12\n\nTeam Geelong Cats Gross 66 Net 58.12\n\n*so much for 2 digit team handicaps\n\nCongratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0733","type":"game","date":"2017-03-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.03.17","text":"Only a small group of 9 players today for our stableford comp. In 3rd. on 32 points was Kuzie in 2nd. on 34 points was Nigel and todays winner was Tom on 36 points. Well done to all.\n\nMore pictures","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0730","type":"game","date":"2017-03-20","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 20.03.17","text":"There was only a small turnout of 10 players today at Lanna, probably because it is the week of the Monthly away game. The 3-balls managed to finish in around 3 hours, but the 4-ball kept up a leisurely pace and took just over 4 hours on an otherwise empty course. Nobody birdied Hole #5 so that will accumulate, and because of the small showing there were only 2 prizes. The runner-up was Allan Gariano who played pretty well out of numerous bunkers and got 34 points, but Julian Wing was the winner with 35 points. Same format next week, by which time hopefully they will have cleared away all of those leaves.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0731","type":"game","date":"2017-03-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.03.17","text":"A rather small group of 13 players for todays stroke nassau event. The course was very quiet with all finishing in under 4 hours. The winners today were the front net 36 was Frank the back with net 34 was Kuzie a tie for overall on net 72 was Joop and John. Well done ! Don’t forget the International on Thursday at North Hill 9 am teeoff so please be there at least 30 minutes before.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0732","type":"game","date":"2017-03-20","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 20.03.17","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0728","type":"game","date":"2017-03-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.03.17","text":"16 plays today for todays stableford event, in 3rd spot was Andy on 32 points in 2nd on 38 points was Keith and winning today on 39 points was Julian. Well done people. See you all on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0729","type":"game","date":"2017-03-17","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 17.03.17","text":"Today was the EDDIE MILLAR MEMORIAL TROPHY DAY and it was a stroke event which would have pleased Eddie as this was his idea that golf should always be played as a stroke event. He would have also been extremely happy that it was played on St. Patricks Day to be sure. We can’t promise that in the future it will always be so but we will try to get it as close as possible.\n\nThere were 20 golfers 19 members and one new member signed up on the day, Terry Yuill, welcome to the club. There were plenty in green but a definite shortage of green beer or Irish whiskey. Of course there were a few typical Irish who turned up after the event not thinking it was a tournament but it was good to see Kieran and family there in support.\n\nI always thought that a stroke event would be difficult at North Hill but was really surprised with the results on the day. The greens were fast, probably because things are drying out in the heat, but as always true. The White tees were back again today almost to the blues which I am sure pleased those now going off the blues.\n\nWe farewell a few semi regulars today with Gerry Brimacombe and Shane returning to there regular domiciles for a bit. Also welcome back to Keith Freeman after his break in Vietnam and Curtis and Jomo who we haven’t seen in a while.\n\nThe big surprise on the day was that the birdie hole #13 was finally taken out after 12 weeks by Yung Beece, but we should not be really surprised as it does seem to be a family tradition as Dao has also managed it previously. The new birdie hole will be decided by Ian Fraser on the Monday event at North Hill and will be combined with the Friday event at North Hill in all future events.\n\nToday being a stroke event produced a tie for first place necessitating a count back to produce a single winner for the perpetual trophy. Both Ralph Hamilton and Garry Walker tied with net 77 but on count back Garry took the trophy for the first year of this event. Runners up were also tied between Jomo McDermid and Christian Friis and prizes were distributed accordingly.\n\nThe service on food and drinks was a bit on the slow side and especially on the provision of the bills for payment for which we apologize and everyone should take this into consideration for the future International event as there will be a lot more of us. Currently we get a bonus of a 100 baht credit voucher for your food as this months special and this should be appreciated and do a little to appease any frustrations. Enjoy the day, enjoy the golf and enjoy the social aspects of our club days here in Thailand.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0726","type":"game","date":"2017-03-15","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 15.03.17","text":"Ten members turned up today. Joining the regulars were Shannon and Sharinee Livingston, Darryl Pinney, Larry Richard and Curtis Nickel back from his break. As usual we had the course to ourselves and the last group finished in about 4.5 hours.\n\nWe had a secret 9 holes selected by the Inthanon receptionist. Tying for joint first were Larry and Curtis on 18 points each.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0727","type":"game","date":"2017-03-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 15.03.17","text":"This Wednesday we had (16) members playing is a Stableford match under extremely hot conditions. Luckily, the course was not too busy and most groups completed their respective round in (4) hours or less.\n\nToday’s Winners are as follows:\n\n1st Place: Joop Schillemans 40 points\n\n2nd Place: Ronny Peters 37 points\n\n3rd Place: Rob Grootenhuijs 36 points\n\nHats off to today’s winners – well played!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0724","type":"game","date":"2017-03-13","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 13.03.17","text":"Only 11 players braved the heat for todays stableford, but with Doi Suthep still in plain view the air quality was good. All groups completed in under four hours on what was a quiet course again.\n\nThe highlight of the day had to be the fluent Thai speaking Tom Berger. He quietly explained to the waitress that the slogan on her tee shirt, ‘absofu@@inglutely single’ contained a swear word. She was horrified and immediately went and changed!\n\nIn third today was David Urlwin with 32 points, sharing first place on 34 points were Julian Wing and Nigel Stubbs. We look forward to the return of Keith as captain next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0725","type":"game","date":"2017-03-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.03.17","text":"Today we had step back stroke. Red play from white and white play from blue. 11 members turned up today. A tie for 2nd. place with Rob and Frank on net 79 but our winner today was Ronny on net 73. It is a different course from the blues and was well recieved by the players to the extent that 3 players have confirmed they will play off the blues from now on. Thank you all for coming congrats to the winners , see you all on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0722","type":"game","date":"2017-03-10","venue":null,"heading":"N0rth Hill, 10.03.17","text":"There were 15 Golfers today 14 members and one prospective new member putting in his second card but yet to join. Very hot today and some of the white tees were right back and some difficult pin positions on a few greens which probably account for, or at least made excuses for the sad scores. welcome back to Shannon Livingstone who will be with us again apparently for several months. Once again no one was good enough to take out the birdie hole on #13. Todays winners were Soren Nielsen with 35 points, Garry Walker with 32 points and Roger Mack & Jayjay Walker tied on 30 points. Congratulations to the winners and we hope to see you and many more again next week on St. Patricks Day.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0723","type":"game","date":"2017-03-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.03.17","text":"A large group today with 22 players for our stableford event in rather warm conditions. Good by winter! In 3rd. place was Jomo with 35 points in 2nd. was Tom with 38 points but our runaway winner today was Stuart with 43 points. Hope you like your new handicap Mr. Duncan. Thank you all for coming and a big congrats to todays winners. Step back stroke on Monday hope to see you all then.\n\nHole 12 – Free Drop (No penalty) 1 club lenght: When player’s ball lands in a drainage ditch in the tree area on the far-right side of the fairway. For clarification, this is the tree area that starts past the water hazard and also is approximately 10 meters from the right side of the cart path past the water hazard.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0720","type":"game","date":"2017-03-08","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 08.03.17","text":"It was good to see Allan and Joy Gariano at Inthanon today and we had just 6 members and the course to ourselves. Everyone struggled again for some reason to post a decent score. There were many big numbers on the par 5s which played nearly 3 strokes over par with Allan being the only golfer to make a par on the 11th par 5. We had a Skins game with Ralph taking home first place despite having the highest net score and Barry second beating Smiley on countback.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0721","type":"game","date":"2017-03-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.03.17","text":"We had a better roll up today with 16 players for stableford nassau.The front was tied on 18 points between Tom and Nigel and the back was taken out by Joop also on 18 points. Todays overall winner was Kuzie on 38 points. Thank you all for coming. See you all on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0718","type":"game","date":"2017-03-06","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 06.03.17","text":"16 members and three guests enjoyed millionaires golf on both courses today, the first group completing in under 4 hours.\n\nToday we said farewell to Jack Cooper who leaves for England tomorrow. Also a belated farewell to Gordon Langtry who has left for six months to do something called work??!!\n\nIn third place with anett 73 was Ashley Kim Sing. Second was Nigel Stubbs with a nett 72, but todays runaway winner was Mark Morris with a nett 67.\n\nJoin us next week for a straight stableford on courses 1 and 2.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0719","type":"game","date":"2017-03-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.03.17","text":"We only had 8 players today for stableford nassau. The front was won by Frank with 18 points and the back by Rob with 19 points a 3 way tie for overall on 33 points were Bob Green, Ronny Peters and Joop. Thank you all for coming. Congrats to the winners. See you all and hopefully more on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0716","type":"game","date":"2017-03-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.03.17","text":"20 members and one guest created six groups today, for some reason we were all off the first tee! On a very quiet course the first three ball finished in three hours and twenty minutes.\n\nAfter some confusion with the scoring, one card saying 38 points when the actual score was 26!!, the winners were as follows:\n\nFourth on 33 points was Graham (never gets cut) Adams, Second was Joop Schillemans with 35 points. Tied for first were Ronny Peters and Bob Green on 36 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0717","type":"game","date":"2017-03-03","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 03.03.17","text":"18 Golfers, 17members (16 in comp), 1 visitor all arrived in good time and away early off the first tee in the usual stableford competition. Once again the 13th proved too difficult to birdie and the prize snowballs for another week. The winner today was Jack Cooper coming in with 37 points before heading off back home to the UK for a few months, good luck with that. A tie for second with 35 points between Ashley and Jomo.\n\nRegarding Mondays game at North Hill with some regulars away the group is struggling for numbers but Ian Fraser has said that he will be there to play regardless and if anyone interested to just turn up.\n\nThe Eddie Millar Memorial Trophy will now be played on the 17th March (St. Patricks Day) at North Hill so as not to clash with the International being played the following week. It is St. Patrick’s Day so make sure you wear some green or you may not be seen. It will be a stroke event and there can only be one winner of the trophy so in case of a draw there will be a count back to determine the winner of the perpetual trophy.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0714","type":"game","date":"2017-03-01","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 01.03.17","text":"Just 6 members and 2 guests for today’s game and we basically had the course to ourselves as our other Asian golfers had departed these shores. Scoring was on the low side with Smiley taking the honours with 28 and Ashley second on 27 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0715","type":"game","date":"2017-03-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.03.17","text":"19 Players showed showed up for the first 08:00 am Tee time off the season. Today’s format was Stableford. It is getting warmer no doubt about that.\n\nWe had a four way tie for 2nd place with Ted Taylor, Ans Scholten, Graham Adams & Michael Kuzmich all with 35 points. We also had 2 way tie for 1st place between Ronnie Peters and Robert Green with 37 points.\n\nCongrats to all Winners","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0712","type":"game","date":"2017-02-27","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 27.02.17","text":"12 members showed up for todays Stableford Nassau. The Golf Course was not busy and all made it around in around 4 hours. The front was won by Frank Schwarz with 16 points, the back was won by Lennart with 18 points and the overall was tied between David Urlwin and Gary Lyon with 34 points. Congratulations to all Winner.\n\nNext Monday is the monthly Strokeplay event on Course 3 – 1.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0713","type":"game","date":"2017-02-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.02.17","text":"We had 15 players today for our last noon tee time. In 3rd. place was Kuzie and Tom on 35 points in 2nd. was John on 37 points with our winner today being Ronny on 39 points. Thanks to all for comming and remember tee times go back to 8 am. from Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0710","type":"game","date":"2017-02-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.02.17","text":"We had 18 members for todays stableford event. In 3rd. place was Keith Taylor on 35 points and tied for 1st. was Stuart Duncan (again !) and John De Jong on 38 points. Well done to our winners. Monday will be our last noon start, Wednesday and Friday go back to 8.a.m. next week. See you all next week.\n\nMae Moh, 23.02 17\n\nAll 18 Players arrived well ahead of the projected Tee Off time at 9am. However we got of the #1 Tee Box at 09:05. The Golf course was in great shape and not busy at all but for some unknown reason the groups needed almost 5 hours to get around.\n\nSix groups were within 3 points. We had 2 teams tied for 1st price with 42 points. The Winners are Jack Cooper & Kenny Jones and Ashley Kim Sing & Ralph Hamilton.\n\nWell done guys.\n\nRemember on 23.03.17 @ Gassan Khuntan we have the International Tournament. Start putting your teams together. We will have the Event posted over this weekend.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0711","type":"game","date":"2017-02-24","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 24.02.17","text":"Apologies to those who were unaware of the earlier tee-off time and I will endeavor to ensure that all future tee-off times comply with the advertised time on our CMSG website. That is 8:30am but please be at the course and submit your scorecard to the captain by 8am when a random draw will be carried out for the days groupings.\n\nToday there were 11 members (10 in comp) and one guest in the usual stableford event. No one managed to birdie the 13th again and the prize will carry over to next Friday. The winner today was Brian Heuston with 32 points and tied for second were Ralph Hamilton and Roger Mack with 31 points. Apologies to Roger who had left before the recently returned captain finally remembered to take the results photo.\n\nA reminder that CMSG rules do not allow “gimme” puts. If you pick up, no points.\n\nA trophy has been donated anonymously in memory of Eddie Millar who was of Irish origin and died last year just before St. Patricks Day. Eddie was one of the founding members of CMSG. The donor stipulated that the trophy should be awarded at an event played each year at North Hill on or near the anniversary of his death. It was also decided that Eddie being a bit of a stickler for the rules and dead keen on stroke events that we would make it a stroke event. It is proposed to hold this event on Friday 17 March.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0708","type":"game","date":"2017-02-22","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 22.02.17","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0709","type":"game","date":"2017-02-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.02.17","text":"Today we had a stroke nassau event for a change. Some good scores were recorded. The front was won by Kuzie with net 39 and the back by Tom with a net 32 but todays winner was Stuart Duncan with a net 72. Well done to all. Welcome back to Shane and good by to Gerald.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0705","type":"game","date":"2017-02-20","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 20.02.17","text":"Today saw 18 members and 1 guest play Lanna 1+2, and it was a pretty quick round for the 5 groups. Scoring was a little on the low side so the runner-up position was a tie between Gerald Greba and Julian Wing both having 33 points. Outright winner was Noi Taylor with 35 points.\n\nA few people are leaving us for between 3 and 10 months – they are Gordon Langtry, Gerald Greba, and Yukio Doi, so we wish them all the best and will see them when they return.\n\nFrank Schwarz and Nigel Stubbs will be performing captain’s duties for the next 3 weeks.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0706","type":"game","date":"2017-02-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.02.17","text":"We had 16 players 14 in the comp. for a 2 ball best ball. in 2nd. place was Jack Cooper and Tim Gardner on 42 points and our winner today was Harry and Kenny Jones on 45 points. Well done to all. See you on Wednesday. Don’t forget the away game at Mae Moh next Thursday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0707","type":"game","date":"2017-02-20","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 20.02.17","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0703","type":"game","date":"2017-02-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.02.17","text":"We had 18 members for our stableford comp. today. Some good scores were recorded, in equal 2nd. was Andy and Randy with 37 points and our winner today was Joop who has been playing quite well of late with 38 points. Well done to our winners. See you on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0704","type":"game","date":"2017-02-17","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 17.02.17","text":"Only 13 members and 1 guest for the Friday trudge around the canyons of North Hill today. Supposed to go from Tee #10, but went from Tee #1 instead – there’s a surprise! The planned format was Stableford Nassau but half the players would have ended up on the winner’s podium, so thanks for the sensible suggestion of just awarding 2 prizes to the tied winners. They were Jomo Mac Dermott and Yung Beece with 32 points each. Pretty poor scoring today and also nobody won the Birdie Hole #13. Captain Gary Walker will be resuming duties next Friday – my 3 month secondment is over and it’s time for a holiday. Booking for next week is at 8:10 from Tee #10 so you will no doubt tee off from Tee #1.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0701","type":"game","date":"2017-02-15","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 15.02.17","text":"Some reported that there were over 80 players from CMSG at Inthanon today, but it could have been the alternative facts. Officially only 4 cards submitted from the CMSG players in attendance plus one guest. A 5.5 hour round didn’t seem that long because of the gregarious nature of the 5-ball. There was a lively, but good natured, discussion on the rules about playing a provisional ball on the 6th hole (after the tee shot went in to the hazard) which at the end of the round remained unresolved.\n\nRalph Hamilton was the sole winner on 36 points followed by Julian in second on 34. Bob and Ashley tied for third place.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0702","type":"game","date":"2017-02-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.02.17","text":"Another early bird Tee Time was drawing out 17 members for a Strokeplay event. And it was a great day for the Vice Captain Ric Cameron. But first lets talk about the other Winners. In third place with an net even 72 was Ronny Peters and in 2nd place with a good performance on his first game after his return with a net 68 was John de Jong. Back to Ric, he had the round of the month with 3 birdies which left his Caddy Tik in schock (we wish her a fast recovery). It all added up to a great net Score of 65.\n\nHis Handicap was cut by 3 shots.\n\nCongrats to all Winners.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0698","type":"game","date":"2017-02-13","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 13.02.17","text":"Lanna today had plenty of golf tourists so our 5 groups were a bit late teeing off and the round was pretty slow. We were following a 6-ball and a 5-ball who were enjoying wandering around aimlessly trying to find the next food stop, however I believe that we all finished in less than 5 hours.\n\nThe course was playing really well and scoring was reasonably high with there being a tie for second place -Ted Taylor and Nigel Jones with 35 points each, and dual winners – Lawrence Nahlik and Peter Brown with 37 points each.\n\nThere was 1 guest with us today from Australia who will hopefully join us again at North Hill this week, and it was great to see Allan Gariano back to his best golfing form again. Next week is another Stableford round at the usual time and hopefully the course won’t be so crowded.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0699","type":"game","date":"2017-02-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.02.17","text":"We had 19 members playing stableford today and another hole in 1 by Bob Green on 14, well done Bob. In 3rd. place on 32 points was Joop in 2nd. on 35 was Iain and our winner today was Harry on 37 points. Well done to all, see you on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0700","type":"game","date":"2017-02-13","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 13.02.17","text":"the winners are Brian Heuston, 33 and Tied 2nd — Curtis Nickel and Camilla Dwyer on 32. Below is a reminder for everyone, to the new Player of the Year system all members agreed:\n\nAny player who does not turn his/her card in at the end of the road gets 0 points for that round. Of course, if the player is injured or physically sick or there is an emergency so she/he cannot finish the round, then no penalty.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0696","type":"game","date":"2017-02-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo 10.02.17","text":"16 players for stableford game today. Harry aced number 14 and shouted beer !! Well done.\n\nWe had a 2 way tie for 3rd. on 33 points were Harry and Rob and our winners today were Ronny, Craig and Stuart on 35 points. Stuart has been showing a bit of form lately but winning in the buff zone no handicap reduction. Congrats to our winners, see you on Monday at 12.00.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0697","type":"game","date":"2017-02-10","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 10.02.17","text":"Another great day for golf at North Hill and there were 5 groups comprising 16 members and 4 guests all ready to go off tee # 10 at 8am because, as we’d been repeatedly advised, they had a large agency booking. But we didn’t – we went off tee #1 on an otherwise empty course – no surprises there!\n\nAnyway, a reasonably quick round saw 5 members come in with 31 points each thus eliminating 3rd place from the proceedings. So, only 2 prizes today – Ashley Kim-Sing came 2nd with 36 points and Soren Nielson was the winner with 39 points. My wayward drive from the 13th hit Soren (who was on the 12th) on the shoulder and he went on to get multiple birdies and 24 points on the back-9. Go figure!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0694","type":"game","date":"2017-02-08","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 08.02.17","text":"A low turnout today with 7 members, 1 guest and 6 in the competition and over 5 hours to complete our rounds. Our ersatz Inthanon captain, Smiley, had a split tee format starting with Blue, White and then Yellow for each set of 3 holes. Scoring proved to be no different than when playing all 18 holes from the white tees.\n\nWinner was Bob “Birdman” Green with 3 birdies narrowly missing a fourth and 41 points with Gary Burke taking second place with 38. Bob narrowly missed an even par back 9 of 36 strokes when he missed a short putt for par on the 18th and walked off with a bogey.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0695","type":"game","date":"2017-02-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.02.17","text":"Today 17 players (16 members and one guest) came to the sunrise Stableford format. Another nice day for Golf with a bit on chill site this morning. Scoring was okay and with 35 points (always consistent) Ronny Peters in 3rd place, in 2nd was Tom Berger with an even 36 points and todays Winner was with 37 points Stuart Duncan who had a great back nine.\n\nCongratulation to all Winners.\n\nSee you all on Friday","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0691","type":"game","date":"2017-02-06","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 06.02.17","text":"Fifteen players showed up this morning for the monthly trek around the Racecourse and Course 1, and we played Stableford with special scorecards. It was a bit slow because the overseas visitors were out in force, but very enjoyable conditions otherwise.\n\nToday the long Par-3 Birdie Hole was taken out by Yukio Doi so we will start afresh next week. 3rd Place was awarded to Ted Taylor with 34 points, 2nd place went to Nigel Stubbs with 35 points, and 1st place went to Soren Nielson with 37 points.\n\nPlease note that next week is a late kick-off at 8:52am because when I booked 2 months ago I couldn’t get anything else, but they may be able to slot us in earlier depending on who else turns up on the day.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0692","type":"game","date":"2017-02-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.02.17","text":"Another great turn out today with 20 members playing our stroke round. We had a 3 way tie for 3rd. on net.75 was Harry, Bob and Ronny in a tie also for 1st. was Randy and Kuzie on net 74. We had 1 group that watched the super bowl this morning and had a few before ariving to play and came in 55 minutes after all others had finished. They seamed quite happy !!! Thanks to all for comming and congrats to the winners. See you on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0693","type":"game","date":"2017-02-06","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 06.02.17","text":"The winners were Brian Heuston, 31 and Ralph Hamilton, 30","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0689","type":"game","date":"2017-02-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.02.17","text":"18 members and 1 guest played with some good scores recorded. In 3rd. was Stuart on 36 points and joint winners today were Ron and Tom with 38 points. Thank you all and see you on Monday 12.00 start.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0690","type":"game","date":"2017-02-03","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 03.02.17","text":"Nice relaxed morning for 15 members playing Stableford around North Hill today. No hold-ups and nice weather throughout so there was no excuse for the Captain plonking 10 balls in the water and coming last again.\n\nAs we sat waiting for the last couple of cards, Gordon Langtry with 38 points was busily eyeing up the top prize, but then in came Christian Friis with 41 points to take 1st place. Allen Norris (who is disappearing home for 8 months) was awarded 3rd place with 35 points. There were also 3 players with 34 points so well done to all concerned.\n\nNext week will be Stableford again (for 5 groups), but we have to start at 8:00am on Hole #10 because they have a large “Agency” booking that day. So come early and I’ll start you off early.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0687","type":"game","date":"2017-02-01","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 01.02.17","text":"Today at Inthanon, we had 17 players 15 members and 2 guest. It was a very slow round as the course was rarther busy so it took 5 hours and 15 minutes for most of us. Winner today was Smiley with 38 points, two runner ups was Barry and Gordon with 35 points and third was Curtis with 34 points well done to all.\n\nHope to have a good crowd next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0688","type":"game","date":"2017-02-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.02.17","text":"Today 15 members played in a Stableford Nassau format. The front nine was won by Joop Schillemans with 23 points, the back nine was a tied between Ronny Peters and Ric Cameron. In first place with 38 points were Nigel Stubbs.\n\nCongratulations to all. See you on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0684","type":"game","date":"2017-01-30","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 30.01.17","text":"Another lovely dry, sunny day at Lanna and we managed to slot in with the hordes of golf tourists and not get held up too much. Today was a “Match Play against the Course” round that ended up with too many players on the same score (-2) meaning that there was a 4-way tie for the runner-up position – Nigel Stubbs, Yukio Doi, Allen Norris and Mark Morris. Only one person bettered that score – the well-deserved winner of the day was Ted Taylor who literally showed us all up with a +3 (Stableford 39) and will find his handicap docked accordingly.\n\nNext week is a STABLEFORD format around courses 3+1 with special scorecards.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0685","type":"game","date":"2017-01-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo 30.01.17","text":"We had another good turn out today with 19 players for a stableford comp. Some very good scores recorded , a tie for 3rd. place between Barry Ralston, Jack Cooper and Kuzie with 34 points in 2nd. was Bob Green on 37 points, but our runaway winner today was Randy Teisel with 40 points. Thank you all for comming. See you on Wednesday. No photo, sorry.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0686","type":"game","date":"2017-01-30","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 30.01.17","text":"Today, on a virtually empty course, we had 11 players which included one guest and Robert Coulter who submitted his 4th card. Leon Smiler, who is returning to Australia for an unknown length of time (we wish him safe travels and a quick return to Thailand) came second with 33 while first place went to Barry Ochitwa on 36.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0682","type":"game","date":"2017-01-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.01.17","text":"12 members and 1 guest played our stableford comp. today in perfict conditions today. We had Frank who eagled hole 5, great shot! In 3rd.place with 33 points was Ronny in 2nd. was Stuart but our winner today was Joop with 36 points. Well done to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0683","type":"game","date":"2017-01-27","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 27.01.17","text":"We had 18 members today at North Hill and 5 groups teed off both 1 and 10 because the course was not busy. Many players (captain not included) had some great scores which made deciding on the Stableford Nassau winners a bit of a nightmare. Too many members had 19 or 20 on each of the nines so it was best to award 2 prizes for “overall”. These went to Allen Norris with 40 points and Yung Beece with 39 points. The rest was then simple – Shaun Stewart getting the back nine with 19 points and Jack Cooper the front nine with 20 points.\n\nNext week – nice simple Stableford at 8:10am.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0681","type":"game","date":"2017-01-26","venue":"Royal Chiang Mai","heading":"Royal Chiang Mai (Away Game) 26.01.17","text":"This January’s away match we had (19) members and (1) guest all arriving on time for an orderly on schedule start. The weather could not have been much better for a round of golf as we teed-off under cool temperatures that eventually climbed to warmer conditions will a steady light breeze making it ideal. The course was in excellent condition for both fairways and greens. Unlike other courses all the greens ran true maintaining the same speeds for all (18) greens. We all completed our respective rounds under 4 1/2 hours which is good during this high season.\n\nRelative to the winners taking 1st place honors with an impressive score of (41) points was Kenny Jones. We had a tie for 2nd place today being shared by Barry Ralston and Lawrence Hahlik both posting a score of (36) points. Alone in 3rd place was Randy Teisl with (35) points. Hat off to all of today’s winners.\n\nWe look forward to see everyone again on February 23, 2017 at our February away match at Mae Moh.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0679","type":"game","date":"2017-01-25","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 25.01.17","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0680","type":"game","date":"2017-01-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.01.17","text":"With the Away Game tomorrow in sight we had only 10 members playing in todays Stroke event. As usual we teed off on time and when we made the turn after 01:40 hours we waited on the Tee # 10 with a 5 Ball and 2 four Balls just starting their round. So everyone finished at around 04:30 hours for their respective rounds. Rob Grootenhuijs finished with a net 79 in 3rd place, in 2 nd place with a net 74 was Frank Schwarz and todays Winner was Ronny Peters with a very good net 71.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0676","type":"game","date":"2017-01-23","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 23.01.17","text":"Today the masses descended upon Lanna Golf Course so we had 7 groups comprising 22 members (3 going for handicaps), and 3 guests. We started at 8:15 as usual but were held up most of the way around resulting in playing times of about 4:45, but the course was in good condition and the round was very enjoyable.\n\n3rd place was awarded to Peter Brown (no photo due to back problems) with 33 points, and 2nd place to Soren Nielson with 34 points. Joint winners were Keith Freeman and David Urlwin-Smith with 35 points each. Next week is “Match Play Against the Course” starting at 8:22am.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0677","type":"game","date":"2017-01-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo 23.01.17","text":"A great roll up for our first noon tee time at Mae Jo today, 21 members and 1 guest for stableford nassau. One of our members had 38 points a handicap reduction and not in the money, thats golf! On the front 9 there was a tie between Graham and Gerry on 21 points and the back was taken out by Ronnie with 22 points. Our overall winner today was Tim with a strong 40 points. Well done to those winners. We wish Andy a safe trip to Australia and will see him on his return. Normal tee time Wednesday, see you all there.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0678","type":"game","date":"2017-01-23","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 23.01.17","text":"9 players today for a round again on an uncrowded course in very pleasant weather. First place on 38 went to Leon Smiler with second place going to Brian Heuston on 36.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0674","type":"game","date":"2017-01-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo 20.01.17","text":"A good turn out today for a stableford event with 18 members and 2 guests. Tied for 4th were Ric and Barry on 32 points and a 3 way tie for 1st. place on 36 points were Calvin,Andy and Joop. Well done, in the money and no movement in handicap ! Don’t forget Mae Jo Monday the tee time is 12.00.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0675","type":"game","date":"2017-01-20","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill 20.01.17","text":"It was another nice day at North Hill with 20 members arriving for the early start. But the 5 groups were held up a little so the rounds took well over 4 ½ hours. Scores weren’t too much to write home about either, with most players ending up with Stableford points in the 20’s.\n\nIn third place was Jomo MacDermott with 31 points. There was a tie for the runner-up position with Jack Cooper and Curtis Nickel both getting 32 points, but first place went to Leon Smiler (who amazed everyone with a long straight drive off the first tee) with 35 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0673","type":"game","date":"2017-01-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo 18.01.17","text":"Today’s was not often played, highly beloved but for many confusing format Matchplay vs Course. It was another early start with pleasant temperatures. There where 12 people showing up this morning, Dennis being just in time to put him in the last group. While the committee members were enjoying themselves elsewhere, they called for the reserve team Ric & Harry to do the honors.\n\nThe acting captain Ric announced the two winners Calvin ( +5 ) who came in first and Andy, who came in second with a score of +2. Ric & Harry came in third but did not get any rewards for a score of -4.\n\nWell done guys and see you all on Friday.\n\nCalvin & Andy","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0670","type":"game","date":"2017-01-16","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 16.01.17","text":"A Tale of Two Keiths and Two Taylors\n\nAt 6:30am there were about 30 caddies and 30 players in the car park and about 20 caddies and 20 players on the first tee waiting for the sun to come up so panic set in. But my bookings were not tampered with and 4 groups (16 members) were away just after 8am. It was a bit of a slow round because of a 5-ball in front of us but everyone was eating by 1:30pm so not really a problem.\n\nToday was a Stableford Nassau round that saw the two Keiths get 35 points each only to be outplayed by the other Taylor who had 37 points. Both Taylors had the highest 18 points on the back nine but because one Taylor had already won the overall prize, the back nine was awarded to the other Taylor. The Taylor who won overall also had 19 points on the front nine, but fortunately the Keith who didn’t win the back nine, won the front nine with 21 points. Still with me? If not – see the photograph.\n\nLanna office staff and the starters were very nice to me today. They have invited us to play in their Competition on February 11th. It’s a shotgun start very early for 1500 baht (Green Fee and Caddie Fee), and includes breakfast, lunch and a Shirt. The 6pm dinner I think is optional. I don’t have much more information, but I don’t think there will be much interest either being as it is on a Saturday. I’ll find out more next week.\n\nStableford 1+2 next week at 8:15am. Booking confirmed.\n\nKeith (Front 9), Ted (Overall), Keith (Back 9)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0671","type":"game","date":"2017-01-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo 16.01.17","text":"Todays stableford event we had only 7 members and 1 guest. A cool start to todays round saw Dianne winning with 36 points and a tie for 2nd. between Frank and Kuzie on 32 points. See you on Wednesday.\n\nKuzie Diane and Frank","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0672","type":"game","date":"2017-01-16","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 16.01.17","text":"8 players today for a round on an uncrowded course in very pleasant weather.\n\nFirst place on 35 was shared between Curtis Nickel and Barry Ochitwa.\n\nBarry & Curtis","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0668","type":"game","date":"2017-01-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.01.17","text":"A foggy start to todays Black Friday round of stableford. We had 18 members and 1 guest Randy who we will see much more of. No handicap yet but is already married to a caddy! How does that work? Back to the golf, 4 way tie for 3rd. on 32 points were Nigel, Barry, Ulrich and Jerry Buckley, in 2nd. was Iain Craig with 34 points and our winner today welcome back Joop on 38 points. Congratulations to todays winners. There will be some tee time changes as of the 23rd January so please check the Weekly Events Calendar.\n\nBarry, Joop, Iain, Ulrich & Nigel","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0669","type":"game","date":"2017-01-13","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 13.01.17","text":"Another nice day at North Hill saw 20 members and 2 guests (6 groups) arrive ready for a long hot slog around a course that was supposed to be extremely busy. We were meant to use Tee #10, but that was changed to Tee #1 and Tee #10, and then that was changed to Tee #1. Unbelievably, the 1st group finished in 3 hours 25 minutes and I think that all the other groups had pretty quick rounds too.\n\nToday’s format was “Par” or “Match Play against the Course”. There was a tie for 3rd place with Zero – Allen Norris and Rob Grootenhuijs. Runner-up was Ian Fraser who ended with a +2, but today’s winner was Soren Nielson with an impressive +3 in spite of all the “scrubbed” holes that he had. All smiles in the photo – you’d think that they’d all had holes-in-one and won SUVs.\n\nNext week (Friday) will be busy too – first tee-time is 7:50am (Tee# 1) so I will probably have to draw some groups earlier than usual.\n\nRob, Ian, Soren, & Allen","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0667","type":"game","date":"2017-01-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.01.17","text":"Another day with a weird weather for this time of the year. Light sprinkle and complete overcast with temperatures in the low 20’s. But nevertheless 11 members made it to the early starting time.\n\nThe results are front 16 points: Kuzie Harry and Dianne, the back Ric and Rob Grootenhuijs 19 points, over all was Barry Ralston 38 points.\n\nDue to the dim light conditions and still a massive hangover from the home warming party, today no picture.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0664","type":"game","date":"2017-01-09","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 09.01.17","text":"Today we were greeted with the news that we were playing courses 3+1 like last week. My 5-group booking was made for courses 1+2 about 2 months ago and I have religiously checked it every week since, so it was quite obvious that someone had whited-out our times and given them to others, and then put in a 3+1 booking for us for about 8 groups. This is not acceptable behaviour and I think that I made enough of a stink to the starter box and the office to ensure that this doesn’t happen again. What is the point of booking otherwise?\n\nWe really had no choice but to play 3+1 because there was the usual seasonal mass influx of golf tourists, but we played a Stableford format and nobody knew what their point scores were until the strokes were entered into the system. There were 21 players including 2 yet-to be-handicapped members (Ian Carr and Gerry Greba) and a couple of non-submissions. So, 3rd place went to Nigel Jones with 32 points, 2nd place to Lawrence Nahlik with 33 points, and 1st place to Bob Green with 34 points.\n\nThanks to all participants for not getting upset with the format or the really slow round. Not my doing! And no, I didn’t enjoy playing today (Mr Moh Hoh).\n\nLawrence, Bob, & Nigel","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0665","type":"game","date":"2017-01-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.01.17","text":"It took an eternity, at least thats what it felt like for ten members in todays matchplay against the course event. Again we were behind two five balls on the back nine, no group completing their round in under four and a half hours!\n\nWe say a fond farewell to Silvan Schwarz who is moving to New Zealand on wednesday. We wish him good luck and a safe journey.\n\nAs for todays results, again it was Frank Schwarz in third place with 3 down to the course. In second was yet again Diane Mayo at 1 down. I am however delighted to say that normal service has been resumed with todays winner, Nigel Stubbs at 2 up!\n\nSilvan having a final dental check before departure!\n\nDiane, Frank and Nigel","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0666","type":"game","date":"2017-01-09","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 09.01.17","text":"In absolutely pleasant weather 7 members played again. Both groups started on the back nine and with no groups in front moved through quickly. On the front nine the first group of three experienced some minor delays but both groups made it through 18 holes under 4 hours.\n\nCamilla Dwyer and Ian Fraser tied for first place on 34.\n\nSee you next Monday by 08:00 for 08:30 tee off.\n\nIan & Camila","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0662","type":"game","date":"2017-01-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.01.17","text":"The curious January weather in Chiang Mai continues. Cool and damp with occasional rain now appears to be a regular thing.\n\n17 members joined todays stableford event, some enjoying their day far more than others! The course was relatively clear and all groups completed their rounds in about 4 hours.\n\nIn third place was Frank Schwarz (again) with 32 points. In second place with 34 points was Andy Galwey (again), and first, yet again, was Stuart Duncan with 36 points. Same old faces!\n\nThe photograph shows a desperate attempt to try and get Andy to the same stature as the other winners.\n\nFrank, tall Andy, and Stuart.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0663","type":"game","date":"2017-01-06","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 06.01.17","text":"OK, so today was a little bit on the damp, cold and drizzly side, but that didn’t deter 16 members from braving the conditions at North Hill. Actually it wasn’t that bad out there because the course presented well after the recent poor weather and the intermittent rain today was very light.\n\nWhilst it appears that most people had very inconsistent rounds there were a couple of good scores and the birdie hole was won yet again (by Roengrudee Chumaron), having just been won last week.\n\nLeon Smiler (aka – “Wrong Fairway”) was Runner-up with 31 points, but the shared First prize went to Yung Beece and Shaun Stewart with 35 points each.\n\nNext week will be “Match Play against the Course” with Par 4 #13 the Birdie hole. Hopefully this strange weather will have abated by then.\n\nRoengrudee, Shaun, Yung, & Leon","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0660","type":"game","date":"2017-01-04","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 04.01.17","text":"10 player today at Inthanon, 1 player stopped after nine as he ran out of balls.\n\nweather was a bit cloudy but still warm. Bob had a very very good round and came first and Curtis came second.\n\nHope to see a good turn out next week.\n\nCurtis & Bob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0661","type":"game","date":"2017-01-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.01.17","text":"14 members enjoyed todays Stableford competition under cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 20’s. Everyone made it around in about 4 hours with no mayor hold ups. Tied in 3rd place with 33 points were Ric Cameron and Kuzie. Tied for 1st place with a even 36 points was Tom Berger and Calvin Davis. Well done guys.\n\nSee you all on Friday for a Stableford competition.\n\nKuzie, Ric, Calvin & Tom","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0657","type":"game","date":"2017-01-02","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 02.01.17","text":"Nice cool morning for 15 members playing the Lanna Racecourse (3) followed by Course (1) with the usual Strokeplay format. Quite a long 5 hours because there were hundreds of the expected (sometimes impatient) golf-tourists around, but the starter was on our side and correctly honoured our booked times at the midway turn.\n\nThe Birdie hole #1 was won by Curtis Nickel today and he also managed to be the outright winner with a Net 68. Keith Freeman was runner-up with Net 73, closely followed by Lawrence Nahlik with Net 75. Next Monday will be a Stableford event as usual around Courses 1+2.\n\nBe reminded that for this month you can play twice around the Course 3 (Racecourse) for 600 baht (Green Fee + Caddie Fee).\n\nLawrence, Curtis, and Keith","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0658","type":"game","date":"2017-01-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.01.17","text":"Happy New Year to all CMSG members.\n\n13 members and two guests enjoyed a slow, four and a half hour round today on a busy holiday.\n\nStrokeplay was todays format. Tied for second with nett 72 were Jomo Mac Dermott and Frank Schwarz.\n\nTaking todays honours was Michael Kuzmich with a nett 69. Congratulations to you all.\n\nJomo, Kuzie and Frank.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0659","type":"game","date":"2017-01-02","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 02.01.17","text":"7 members played in the initial Monday Stableford competition. Even though the course was surprisingly crowded, there were only a few minor hold ups at the start and both groups made it round in just over 4 hours. 2nd place went to Shaun Stewart on 32 and 1st place to Ian Fraser on 35.\n\nThe course is in excellent condition. Hopefully more members will turn up for next Monday by 08:00 for 08:30 tee off.\n\nIan & Shaun","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0655","type":"game","date":"2016-12-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.12.16","text":"Todays stableford attracted 16 members and two guests today.\n\nDew on the ground and cool temperatures made for great golfing weather, although the course was busy today and reletively slow.\n\nComing in third today was Frank Schwarz with 35 points, second was Diane Mayo with 36 points. After a long absence on the winners rostrum, the glory went to Stuart Duncan with a great 38 points. A Happy New Year to all CMSG members.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0656","type":"game","date":"2016-12-30","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 30.12.16","text":"Quite a fun day at North Hill today. One member (who shall remain anonymous) dropped off his bag, parked his car, opened the boot, and “arrgh – where are my clubs?” “Will have to call the wife and find out if they are at home, but I’ll rent some clubs and play anyway”. Not sure when the penny dropped – perhaps while walking past said clubs on the way in through the drop off area? Anyway thanks for being a good sport and letting me publish this little snippet. An absolute “Classic”!\n\nWe had 17 members and a couple of guests with perfect weather and we played off both tees so it was a quick round. There was a tie for the runner-up position with Roger Mack and Ian Fraser obtaining 34 points each, and there was also a tie for the winning position with Lawrence Nahlik and Shaun Stewart both scoring 38 points.\n\nGazza’s difficult Birdie hole – Par 4 #7 – was won this week after accumulating for 8 weeks. Well done to Dao Beece for that achievement. Other notable achievements included Ian Fraser’s 3 balls OB on one hole only to be followed by birdies on the next two holes. It’s a frustrating game sometimes.\n\nNext week sees the start of a new event – Mondays at North Hill – which will be hosted by Ian Fraser until the return of the “soon to be re-elected” North Hill captain Garry Walker, so please come and play. For some reason we are not experiencing the usual high season large volumes of players.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0653","type":"game","date":"2016-12-28","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 28.12.16","text":"Ten CMSG members got off to a prompt start despite Inthanon having 260 other golfers teeing off same day. Weather was beautiful,the course was in good condition and resulted in some good scores.\n\nOverall winner was Leon Smiler who astounded his playing partners by staying on the correct fairway most of the time. Second place went to Curtis Nickel who followed up his Hari Punchai abilities to prove he’s no flash in the pan.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0654","type":"game","date":"2016-12-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Joe, 28.12.16","text":"The early tee time brought out 11 players today for a Strokeplay event. The Scores were on the lower side with Stuart Duncan coming in 3rd shooting a net 76, with a net 74 in 2nd was Diane Mayo and the Winner of the day with a net 73 was Tom Burger.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0651","type":"game","date":"2016-12-26","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 26.12.16","text":"Well Lanna on Mondays certainly isn’t losing popularity because today we had 21 members that included 5 of the girls who have not been seen for a while. We played courses 1+2 in a normal Stableford fashion so we had 6 groups and managed to start way ahead of our allotted time. The round seemed a bit slow because of the Korean influx preceding us, but things actually flowed quite well for 4 and a half hours.\n\nKeith Taylor snuck into 3rd place just ahead of his wife Noi with 34 points (you are supposed to let the wife win Keith) and David Urlwin-Smith was runner-up with 35 points, but the undisputed winner was Inthira (Goy) Patterson who left the rest of us in the dust with 41 points. Nice going everyone.\n\nNext week will be Stroke play around courses 3+1 so get practising. See you all next year.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0652","type":"game","date":"2016-12-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.12.16","text":"Twelve members and two guests came to enjoy todays match play against the course. Inevitably some enjoyed it more than others!!\n\nTwo members, John de Jong and Robert Coulter were completing their third handicap cards, leaving ten in the competition.\n\nTied for third at 2 down were Fergal Barry Murphy and Nigel Stubbs. At two up in second was the current man in form, Tom Berger. Way out in front at six up was Andy Galwey, who will be enjoying a new handicap on Wednesday.\n\nP.S. If you are unhappy with your current Captain then please do not elect him at the A.G.M. This is preferable, from his point of view, to being killed on the course!!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0649","type":"game","date":"2016-12-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.12.16.","text":"Rudolph the Red Tee Stableford attracted 15 members this morning, most happy that he only comes once per year! playing off the shorter tees creates a totally different golf course and proved the undoing of several.\n\nThe course was relatively quiet and the first three ball finished in three hours, the other three groups all completeing inside four hours.\n\nResults wise, Diane Mayo and Michael Kizmich tied for third place with 35 points. Todays winners, with 38 points, were Silvan Schwarz and Barry Ralsron. Congratulations to all todays winners.\n\nMay I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0650","type":"game","date":"2016-12-23","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 23.12.16.","text":"And so it came to pass, that 17 wise CMSG golfers embarked upon a misty morning’s adventure around North Hill this Friday, December 23rd. A lovely dew covered course awaited some good professional shots but perhaps that was wishful thinking. Personally, I think that the dew on the ground wrecked every putt that I attempted on the front nine, but I am sure that my playing partners might think otherwise.\n\nAnyway, it was a pretty quick round for the 5 groups and most players happily awaited news of the results at Mix Restaurant. Thanks to Brian for helping with card reading – some rather illegible as usual. Nobody has yet won the Birdie hole (#7) so that continues to jackpot. Today’s format was Stableford Nassau with equal prizes, and the results were as follows:\n\nOverall Winner : A very surprised – Soren Nielson (35 points)\n\nWinners Front 9 : The Ladies – Camilla Dwyer and Tayakorn Saenjuy (tied – 17 points each)\n\nWinner Back 9 : Curtis Nickel (21 points)\n\nSee you all next week for a boring Stableford only event.\n\nMerry Christmas to all CMSG Members.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0648","type":"game","date":"2016-12-22","venue":"Hariphunchai","heading":"Scramble Hariphunchai, 22.12.16","text":"We had a total of 24 Players registered on time but one member did not find the Golf Course and gave up looking for it at 09:30 this morning. Everyone else was ready to go at this nice cool morning.\n\nI would like to mention that this Golf Course is in fantastic shape and well maintained. The Club house is small but very nicely done, the facilities itself are clean and functional. Everyone has a big smile on their face. The food is very good and the prices are really low for a Golf Course (Can of Singh and 2 sodas = 90 Baht).\n\nThe playing time was for some groups around 03:30 hours and others 04:30, reason unknown.\n\nAnd once more it has been proven that our handicap system works, that the Ambrose system is a fair and correct way to calculate the team Handicaps. The first 5 places are only 3 shots apart.\n\nHere are the details:\n\nIn sixth place with a Gross of 94 and a net 67 Tayakorn Saenjuy, Roscoe Butler and Lawrence Nahlik.\n\nIn 5th place with a Gross of 73 – net 58, Jomo Mac Dermott, Peter Haddon, Leon Smiler, Barry Ochitwa.\n\nTied in 3rd place with a Gross 75 – net 57, Terry Redding, Keith Freeman, Curtis Nickel, Soren Nielson and with a Gross 67 – net 57, Gerry Brimacombe, Yung Beece, Frank Schwarz, Silvan Schwarz.\n\nIn second place with a Gross 69 – net 56, Robert Green, Ralph Hamilton, Camila Dwyer, Brian Heuston.\n\nThe Winner today with a Gross 68 – net 55, Tom Berger, Shaun Stewart, Roger Mack, Ric Cameron.\n\nLots of Pictures are posted at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0647","type":"game","date":"2016-12-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 21.12.16","text":"10 members came out for the early Wednesday morning shift at Mae Jo, probably also because of the Away Game tomorrow the group was smaller then usually. The weather was very nice with low temperatures at the beginning of our round. The scores however stayed cold.\n\nIn 3rd place with 30 points was Silvan Schwarz, in 2nd place with 33 points was Nigel Stubbs and the Winner today with 34 points was Tom Berger. Congratulation to todays winners.\n\nRemember on Friday we all play of the red tees, so wear something red or a skirt.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0644","type":"game","date":"2016-12-19","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 19.12.16","text":"Just small crowd of 12 members (welcome to new member Peter Roberts) and 1 guest graced the dew covered fields of Lanna this morning. They said that we didn’t have a booking but they seemed to have forgotten that I now book under the name of CMSG instead of “golfers” (Last week the big board at Tee#1 said “Mr CMSG” for our tee times). I have tried to explain that everyone who plays golf is called a “golfer” but it has fallen on deaf ears every time.\n\nToday we managed to start 30 minutes ahead of our allotted time and all groups finished in around 4 hours 15 minutes – so much for all those later bookings that I was worried about. We played “Match Play against the Course” (or Par) but nobody managed to beat the course this time. Yukio Doi came close with (-3), but the joint winners were Lawrence Nahlik and Kim Stogner with (-1) each.\n\nLanna has assured me that the rates for CMSG for 2017 are 850 baht (Green Fee+Caddie Fee) and 600 baht for carts, so don’t be strangers.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0645","type":"game","date":"2016-12-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 19.12.16","text":"A very misty course greeted 7 members for todays stableford.\n\nBefore the report I would like to congratulate the following for their performance in the Mae Jo members challenge yesterday.\n\nFrank Schwarz (low gross), Ric Cameron (winner flight c) and Michael Kuzmich (runner up flight c). A special mention to Kuzie who shot 102 and was awarded a handicap of 26! Back to 14 on wednesday!!\n\nThe first 3 ball completed the front nine in 1 hour 35 minutes and then hit the inevitable log jam on the tenth. However the round was still completed in just under 4 hours. The mist not clearing until this group was on the 15th!\n\nOnly two winners today. Second was Nigel Stubbs with 33 points. Out in front again was Paul Brunning with 34 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0646","type":"game","date":"2016-12-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"19.12.2016 – Stableford Maejo","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0642","type":"game","date":"2016-12-14","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 14.12.16","text":"11 CMSG members showed up today to find the course once again in great condition. Most scores were pretty good except for Yours Truly and Lennart Larson so could be a couple of sets of clubs on the market soon!\n\nHowever 3 players triumphed over the course, Curtis Nichol with 35 points edged out Ralph Hamilton and Gary Burke who shared second place.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0643","type":"game","date":"2016-12-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.12.16","text":"Eleven members decided to rise but not shine for todays stableford.\n\nThree fourballs had the front nine to themselves on a quiet day on the course. However, on reaching the tenth tee the starters had inexplicably put a very slow three ball in front of us, even though holes 1 and 2 were completely clear. We therefore had to wait on every shot round the back nine!\n\nIn third place today was Tom Berger with a score of 30 points. Sharing first place were Andy Galwey and Calvin Davis with 31 points. Maybe the early start time is taking its toll on us oldies!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0640","type":"game","date":"2016-12-12","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 12.12.16","text":"There was another good turnout today at Lanna with 18 members and 1 guest playing the Stableford Nassau format around courses 1+2. But there were literally hundreds of golfers on the course the whole day, and we were surprised when we were able to get all 5 groups off at our normal time of about 08:10. We followed a Japanese Tournament but weren’t held up so all groups finished in around 4.5 hours.\n\nFirst prize went to Kim Stogner with 36 points. Front 9 went to Soren Nielson with 20 points and Back 9 to Allen Norris also with 20 points.\n\nNext week is a Par Competition (Match Play against the course) and again we have a late tee off booked, however if today is anything to go by we should attempt to start at the usual time.\n\nIt should also be mentioned that Lanna is offering 1-year memberships to expats for 20,000 baht in which the Green Fee/Caddy Fee reduces from 850 baht to 450 baht. Barely any savings if you only play once per week. I am yet to find out what is proposed in the way of Sports days, “CMSG Specials?”, and cart costs for 2017.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0641","type":"game","date":"2016-12-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.12.16","text":"10 members arrived for a Stableford Nassau today. Golf is a tough game. A member who will remain nameless, but obvious, had 24 points on the front nine on friday. Today he did not make 20 points in 18 holes!!\n\nWinning the front nine with 20 points was Nigel Stubbs. Taking the back nine with 19 points was Frank Schwarz. Todays overall winner with 39 points was Paul Brunning. Congratulations to all.\n\nThe committee are currently working on the slope rating for the photograph!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0638","type":"game","date":"2016-12-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.12.16","text":"Perfect golfing weather greeted 17 members today. 2 groups off the first tee and 3 off the tenth.\n\nA stableford format produced some good golf today. In third place was Bob Green with 35 points, 2nd was Andy Galwey with 36 points.\n\nTodays honours go to Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich. Starting on the tenth he only amassed 13 points, but a great second nine produced 3 consequetive birdies and a gross 37 for a total of 24 points and a 37 point total.\n\nCongratulations to all todays winners.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0639","type":"game","date":"2016-12-09","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 09.12.16","text":"Today at North Hill we had 22 members playing Match Play against the Course and we were able to start on the 1st and 10th tees just after 8am. Scores were varied and the Par results in no way reflected the Stableford results. Unfortunately there were a lot of card errors from players and mistakes on the part of the Captain so there are some inconsistencies that require amendment.\n\nIn 1st place was Shaun Stewart with a +4, closely followed by Curtis Nickel with +2. Smiley is in the photo but in fact we had his score quite wrong, and 3rd place should have gone to Christian and Brian who both scored big fat zeros. Your captain puts his hand up for most of the errors because he had some Lanna indexes hidden deep within his spreadsheet which certainly didn’t help. Learn from your mistakes, and sorry to Smiley – he likes the limelight anyway. Perhaps I won’t do any more Par rounds.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0636","type":"game","date":"2016-12-07","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 07.12.16","text":"A cool start to the day but it turned out to be glorious once more. 12 was the turnout, including a guest of Gary Burke’s and a couple of refugees from Mae Jo. Inthanon’s not an easy course so there was much surprise when 4 players had a score of 36. These were Bob Green, Barry Ochitwa, Kim Stogner and Laurence Nahlik. Congratulations to all but I think a special mention should go to Laurence who played beyond his normal game off a handicap of a Nomads h/cap of 25.\n\nSo far no sign of the Korean hordes so next week may be as peaceful as today.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0637","type":"game","date":"2016-12-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.12.16","text":"14 members participated in the early morning hours at Mae Jo in a Match vs. the Course competition. All groups made it around in less then 4 hours despite the fact that the course is filling up with tourists from other Asian Countries.\n\nWith a score of -1 in third place was And Galeway, with an even score in second was Tom Berger and at +1 in first place was Nigel Stubbs.\n\nCongratulations to todays Winners. See you all back on Friday for a regular Stableford competition.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0634","type":"game","date":"2016-12-05","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 05.12.16","text":"Today we tried a Stableford format around courses 3 + 1 which was reasonably well received. Not everybody likes course 3, but some do because of its spongy greens and softer fairways. Anyway, it made a nice change not to do the usual Stroke (net) play in which you can’t pick up if you are having a bad hole.\n\nWe had 16 members and 1 guest to make up 5 groups. The front groups managed to finish in less than 4.5 hours but the back ones took a little longer. Anyway, we had 4 tied winners today with 36 points – Lawrence Nahlik, Yukio Doi, Mark Morris, and Inge Persson.\n\nThe office staff at Lanna had assured me on many occasions that CMSG would have the same “Sports Day” deal as usual even though Sports Days were no longer applicable to Mondays in December. What they neglected to mention was that this only applies to the green fee/caddie fee of 850 baht. Carts used to be extra at 450 baht but they are now unfortunately 600 baht. Hopefully this won’t deter too many people this month. It remains to be seen what price structure they are going to propose for 2017.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0635","type":"game","date":"2016-12-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.12.16","text":"10 members set the early alarm to play a strokeplay event in perfect golfing weather.\n\nAll three groups started on the tenth tee and had the back nine to themselves. Although some traffic was encountered at the turn everyone finished in around 4 hours.\n\nIn third today was Nigel Stubbs with a nett 75, second was David Rickard with a nett 73. Todays winner was Frank Schwarz with a nett 68 but no POY points!!!\n\nApologies, there is no photograph today but it would not have made a pretty picture!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0632","type":"game","date":"2016-12-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.12.16","text":"23 members and 1 guest took part in a stableford competition on our first early start of the year.\n\nPerfect golfing weather produced some good results.\n\nTied for third were Ric Cameron and David Rickard with 34 points. A three way tie for second on 35 points saw Barry Ralston, Ken Nalder and Tom Berger in the camera lens.\n\nAlone in first place was Calvin Davis with 37 points. Congratulations to you all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0633","type":"game","date":"2016-12-02","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 02.12.16","text":"A nice day at Koolpunt-9 this morning saw 15 members tee off early in 4 groups because of the expected influx of golfing tourists. My thanks to everyone for sorting yourselves and the caddies out and keeping to the times, as there were a lot of other people playing today. They were even sending groups of the 10th tee and others were jumping around to vacant holes in order to not be held up.\n\nWelcome back to Gary Burke who took out 3rd place with 35 points. Ralph Hamilton came 2nd with 36 points, but the winner was Camilla Dywer who scored 38 points. Next week will be a “Match Play against the Course” for a change, starting as soon as possible after 8:00am. See you all then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0630","type":"game","date":"2016-11-30","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 30.11.16","text":"After a 2 weeks absence Nomads scoring and handicap adjustments Competition resumed. Nine members played including a welcome return to Gary Burke who has spent the Summer in Canada. The course played well but the greens were fast and many scores were affected by that.Not so Peter Haddon who I had the pleasure [! ?] of playing alongside.Smiley tore the course apart with 9 pars and very few putts. Gary Burke celebrated his return with a score of 33,three points behind Smiley. Well done both of you.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0631","type":"game","date":"2016-11-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.11.16","text":"Apologies to todays 19 members for any confusion. Captain Kuzie was clearly still on the Beer Laos Dark when I thought he was back in Chiang Mai!\n\nStableford Nassau was the format, and it was a slow round as high season kicks in with the first group completeinmg in just under four and a half hours.\n\nSharing the back nine were Andy Galwey and Frank Schwarz. Sharing the front and overall, with 38 points were Calvin Davis and John Noyes.\n\nA reminder that we start the high season night shift on friday, please register by 6.30am, thank you.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0628","type":"game","date":"2016-11-28","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 28.11.16","text":"There were 17 members and 1 guest for the regular Monday morning Lanna Stableford session. So, 5 groups started teeing off at just after 8am for what seemed like an eternity – almost 5 hours for some groups. Scoring was a bit on the thin side and disastrous for a few, but here are the results. Curtis Nickel and Lawrence Nahlik tied for 3rd place with 32 points each, Allen Norris managed to come in 2nd with 33 points, and Kim Stogner got 1st place with 36 points. You will notice that David Urlwin-Smith is in the photograph – this is not because he was photobombing; it’s because he won the newly instigated Birdie Hole #8. Well done to all winners.\n\nThere are no Monday Sports Days during December, but I have been assured that the discounted rate will be available to CMSG members for the 4 Mondays of that month. Next week is therefore still scheduled to be Stableford on Courses 3+1 using special scorecards. See you all then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0629","type":"game","date":"2016-11-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.11.16","text":"Perfect golfing weather greeted 14 members and one guest for a stroke play event today.\n\nTied for second with a nett 74 were Ronny Pieters and Ken Nalder. Way out in front today was Tom Berger with a magnificent net 64! He should look happier in the photo but I think he has realised he has just lost two shots!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0626","type":"game","date":"2016-11-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.11.16","text":"Today we had 24 members and one guest for today’s Stableford competition.\n\nAs the course was busy all seven groups teed off on the first. The first groups completing in just over 4 hours.\n\nIn third place today was Ken Nalder with 36 points. Sharing second were Gerry Brimacombe and Nigel Stubbs with 37 points. First with 39 points was Frank Schwarz.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0627","type":"game","date":"2016-11-25","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 25.11.16","text":"Another great day for golf at North Hill today with 16 members arriving ready to lose their balls in the water-swelled canyons or perhaps hit the correct fairway from the tee-box for a change (Leon?). One member had to retire due to a bit of heat-stroke but the remainder finished in around 4.5 hours.\n\nScoring was quite varied today but the winner’s podium contained Soren Nielson with 33 points (3rd), Ralph Hamilton and Brian Heuston with 36 points (Tied 2nd), but today’s outright winner was Keith Freeman with 41 points.\n\nThere was nobody on the course last Wednesday and very few apart from the 4 CMSG groups today, yet the lovely girls behind the desk have informed me that they are busy next week and that our usual times have been taken. So I have booked 7:50, 8:00, 8:10, and 8:20 for December 2nd and I will be grouping members as they arrive and sending them off earlier than normal. See you all then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0625","type":"game","date":"2016-11-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.11.16","text":"Today we had 16 members playing in a Matchplay against the course. With -2 we had a three way tie for 3rd place, Tom Berger, John Noyes & Nigel Stubbs. In 2nd place with a +1 was Jack Kuzina and todays Winner with +2 was Kuzie.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0623","type":"game","date":"2016-11-21","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 21.11.16","text":"It was yet another lovely morning for golf at Lanna this Monday and 13 members turned up eagerly eyeing those prestigious POY points for the new period. It was a reasonably quick and dry round for the 4 groups but the course didn’t seem to play too easily for some reason.\n\nNobody took out the 8th Birdie hole so this will accrue again to next week. The Stableford score winners were as follows: In 3rd place – Keith Taylor (34); in 2nd place – John Noyes (35); and in 1st place – Soren Nielson (37). Look forward to seeing you all next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0624","type":"game","date":"2016-11-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 21.11.16","text":"A slight chill greeted 16 members for today’s Stableford event, (a Thai chill not a Europen one!).\n\nwelcome back to Jeff Crosthwaite after his recent travels.\n\nTodays result saw Nigel Stubbs in third with 34 points, Graham Adams one point better in second place. Today’s winner was tied with 36 points were Diane Mayo and Jim Hopkins, congratulations.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0621","type":"game","date":"2016-11-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.11.16","text":"For a real nice day 24 players came out today to play a Stableford event at Mae Jo. Tied for 2nd place with 35 points were Jack Kuzina and John Noyes, three players came in with 36 points for 1st place, Ken Nalder, Frank Schwarz and Jan Jumelet.\n\nKen Nalder started his round with an Eagle 2 on the first hole.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0622","type":"game","date":"2016-11-18","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 18.11.16","text":"Today there were 14 members present at North Hill and conditions were perfect for golf. Two three balls and two four balls hit off on time. Once again the birdie hole was number 7 and unfortunately no one managed to claim it so it again snowballs for next week and remember that you have to be paid up in the game to have a chance at winning.\n\nI will be away until the end of January and I would like to thank Keith for looking after the venue while I am away but I would ask that anyone who could support him in his endeavours to please do so as he is also looking after Lanna.\n\nThe good news for North Hill members is that whatever price you paid to become a member that will be the price for your renewals forever, wonderful no price increases. Once again the course was in wonderful condition and the greens were running true.\n\nThe winners today were Ralph Hamilton & Camilla Dwyer who tied with 40 points. Ralph says he is happy to be in the winning group once again but this time at the front end rather than in the placings, Camilla who has just survived the visit of family in country and suffering the withdrawals of no golf was obviously glad to be back in the game. Coming in third place was Brian Heuston who insisted that winners are grinners and should pay the family bill in the clubhouse.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0619","type":"game","date":"2016-11-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.11.16","text":"Today we had the minimum number of 12 players for the POY. We hope for a better turn out on Friday unless the Chiang Rai players are all tired. Anyway todays scoring was with one exception on the low side. 4 players were tied for third with 30 points, Jim Hopkins, Tom Berger, Michael Kuzmich and Julian Wing. In second with 32 points was Frank Schwarz. Todays Winner with 39 Stableford points was Paul Brunning.\n\nCongratulations to all Winners, see you on Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0620","type":"game","date":"2016-11-16","venue":"Waterford","heading":"Chiang Rai Cup – Waterford, 16.11.16 (final leg)","text":"This Wednesday we held the final championship round of the “GMSG Chiang Rai Cup” at the beautiful ” Thailand’s Augusta of the North” Waterford Valley Golf Resort. After a hearty pre-evening meal at a new “Indian” cuisine restaurant and a few post meal liquid refreshments most members sojourned for the evening in order to be completely rested for the next’s day’s final leg of the Chiang Rai cup.\n\nPrior to our on schedule 9:00 am tee-off we were experiencing heavy fog conditions that eventually burned off subsequently resulting in sunny and blue skies for the majority of our round with a few clouds to help cover the hot late morning sun.\n\nThe pre-favorite winners, based on the their 1st leg results, teed off first followed by the remaining groups all formed based on yesterday’s results. Upon completing this final leg we had some surprising results as a couple of the front runners fell by the wayside opening up opportunities to other players.\n\nFor reference, as I was inputting the scores, a few of the members were predicting and as they say “counting there money prematurely” as the final resulted were not tabulated!\n\nLow and behold we had a few surprises on the final leg as can be noted in the following results table:\n\nThe top (5) finishers:\n\n15-Nov-16\n\n16-Nov-16\n\nPlayer\nSantiburi Stableford Points\n\nWaterford Stableford Points\n\nTotal Points\n\nJohn Noyes\n40\n\n32\n\n72\n\nLawrence Nahlik\n30\n\n42\n\n72\n\nGraham Adams\n36\n\n35\n\n71\n\nJomo Mac Dermott\n34\n\n36\n\n70\n\nCraig Morris\n32\n\n37\n\n69\n\nAs noted above our sleeper player today was Lawrence Nahlik who posted a fantastic final round score of (42) points tyings yesterday’s score of (42) poted by Gerry Brimacombe. Lawrence’s achievement resulted in a tie for 1st place with John Noyes both scoring a 2-day (72) points and capturing the 2016 Chiang Rai Cup!\n\nHats off to all of today’s winners.\n\nA new “Chiang Rai” trophy is on order as Gordon Langtry refuses to part with the existing trophy as it was the only award he ever achieved. Hearsay is, the year Gordon won there were only (2) competitors with Gordon keeping score for both players as the other player had touble counting.\n\n2016 Chiang Rai Cup group photo\n\n2nd Leg Winners Circle – Jomo, Lawrence, & Craig\n\nThe 2016 Chiang Rai Cup Champions – Lawrence & John","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0618","type":"game","date":"2016-11-15","venue":"Chiang Rai","heading":"Chiang Rai Cup, 15.11.16","text":"This Tuesday was the first leg of the 2016 Chiang Rai Cup where (15) members and (1) guest all arrived on time for an early tee-off at Santiburi. It should be noted that most of the members enjoyed a pre-evening meal at the famous Fahrenheit 71 resturant in Chiang Rai. As per the norm everyone stated that there meal was excellent.\n\nGetting back to the golf we all teed off on schedule under clear skies to start the first leg of this championship. We implemented the “Lift, clean, & place” rule based on the heavy rains in the area the previous day.\n\nRelative to the scores and results we had a number of significant great rounds of Golf. Taking 4th place honors with (36) points was Graham Adams with 3rd place honors going to Leon Smiler with (38) points. 2nd place today goes to John Noyes with a highly respectible score of (40) points. Today’s 1st place winner was Gerry Brimacombe posting a fantastic score of (42) points. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nThe 2nd and final leg of the Chiang Rai cup will be played at Waterford tommorrow with a scheduled tee-off of 9:00 am. It appears that today’s 1st and 2nd place winners have a substancial lead and are considered favorites to win the overhall 2-day total stabelford points. Lets see what happens after tommorrow’s round as eveyone know anything can happen in Golf!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0616","type":"game","date":"2016-11-14","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 14.11.16","text":"It was a good day for Lanna golf today. The starter let our 3 groups go off at around 8:10am and we all had uninterrupted rounds of about 4 hours duration. The weather was perfect, the caddies were enjoying themselves (in my group anyway), and the course conditions were pretty good considering all of the recent rain.\n\nThere was only a small turnout of 10 members today and 3rd place was awarded to Kim Stogner (again?) with 32 points. In 2nd place was hungover Dave Beck with 33 points, but 1st place went to the Captain Keith Freeman (who is definitely overdue for some better scores) with 34 points.\n\nWelcome back to David Urlwin-Smith who was in the UK for a while, and good to see Allan Gariano after the game who assures us that he will be playing again in a few months’ time.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0617","type":"game","date":"2016-11-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.11.16","text":"Even with the Away Game tomorrow at Santiburi and Waterford on Wednesday we had 11 players at Mae Jo today. The results were okay. Surprisingly the temperature during the day is still very much on the warm side. It should be getting cooler soon.\n\nAs to the results, in third place with 33 points was Andy Galeway, tied for 2nd was Jim Hopkins and Ken Nalder with 34 points and the Winner with 35 points was Ronny Peters.\n\nCongratulations to all Winners and see you on Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0614","type":"game","date":"2016-11-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.11.16","text":"14 members arrived in dry weather this morning, remaining dry until tee off when heavy rain persisted for the first eight holes. Fortunately it then dried up for the remainder of the round for most players.\n\nWe stopped play at 11am and held a minutes silence.\n\nToday was a straight Stableford, tied for second with 33 points were Tom Berger and Michael Kuzmich. Tied 1st with 35 points were Kenny Jones and Nigel Stubbs.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0615","type":"game","date":"2016-11-11","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 11.11.16","text":"Rained most of the night and was torrential at 6am so it was not surprising that only 8 turned out for golf today, but luck was with us as by 8am it was nothing more than a light sprinkle even though heavily overcast skies threatened more rain which thankfully did not arrive. We did have lift clean and place for the round thinking that even North Hill could not stand up to the recent downpour but all agreed after the round that it was not necessary on the day.\n\nThe birdie hole was announced as hole 7 and that it would remain that way until some one got lucky and takes it out in our Friday event, unfortunately no one was up to the task today. Stableford event as usual and today’s winner was Yung Beece with 37 points, runner-up was Lawrence Nahlik with 36 points and in third place was Ralph Hamilton with 34 points.\n\nRemembrance Day 2016 and we shall remember them.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0613","type":"game","date":"2016-11-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.11.16","text":"This Wednesday we had (15) members partiscipating in a Stableford Nassau competition under the leadership of our new Maejo Wednesday captain Michael ( Kuzie ) Kuzmich. While the majority of the Chiang Mai area was experiencing heavy rainfall we completed out round rain free but at times somewhat hot conditions.\n\nRelative to the results Robert Green won the first nine with (18) points with Captain Kuzie and Ken Nalder sharing the back nine honors with (19) points each. Our overall winner today was Diane Mayo posting an most impressive score of (41) stableford points. Congradulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nNo photo shoots were in effect today but we all know what today’s winners look like!\n\nWe look forward to seeing our members this coming Friday at either North Hills or Maejo. Also, as previously noted next week we will be playing for the Chiang Rai cup!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0611","type":"game","date":"2016-11-07","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 07.11.16","text":"Only a small turnout today with 7 members, 1 new member (Kenneth Rosell) and 2 guests. And welcome back to Allen Norris who should be with us for the next 3 months. We played courses 3 and 1 and it was a rather long 5 hour round for the last group, but it was this group that produced our winner – Kim Stogner with net 67. In second place was Mark Morris with net 73. See you next week for Course 1+2 Stableford.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0612","type":"game","date":"2016-11-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 07.11.2016","text":"The inaugural Monday meeting at Mae Jo was a great success. We had 18 members join the Stableford event, thank you all. The weather was favourable with a slightly cooling breeze although the conditions were damp due to early morning dew and watering.\n\nThe results obviously favoured those off the red tees today!! Tied for third was Ronny, John and Nigel with 33 points. Harry was second with 35 points but today’s winner with a great 40 points(26 on the front nine alone) was Rob Grootenhuis.\n\nThank you all once again for a great day.\n\nNigel Rob John Harry and Ronny","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0610","type":"game","date":"2016-11-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 04.11.2016","text":"This Friday we had (24) members and (2) guests playing in our Friday’s Stableford competition event. We all teed off on schedule from both the 1st tee box and the 10th tee box under cool clear skies. The early morning cool conditions subsided overtime as the sun rose resulting in somewhat hotter conditions but, still a great weather wise day to be on the links.\n\nRelative to the winners please note the following:\n\n3rd place: Bob Sheldrick (34) points\n\n2nd place: Ron Peters (35) points\n\n1st place: A tw0-way tie being shared by Graham Adams and Nigel Stubbs both scoring (36) points\n\nThe winners circle: Ron, Nigel, Graham, Bob\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow evening at our “Annual Awards Party!\n\nAlso, please note that this coming Monday (November 7, 2016) is the official start of our Monday competition at Maejo. From this point forward we will play every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Maejo. For reference Nigel Stubbs will be the captain on Monday and Friday with Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich being the captain on Wednesdays.\n\nNorth Hill, 04.11. 2016\n\nToday at North Hill there were 14 members and one guest, Scott Lumsden submitting his 2nd card for handicap. Nice to have Ans with us today also and Ted Taylor getting back in the swing. All arrived on time and we actually got away a bit early and were the first people on the course for the day which was fortunate as 72 were booked in for the mornings golf. Random draw saw one 3 ball and 3 four balls head out with the 3 ball in the club house half hour before the first 4 ball. Course in good shape and weather almost perfect if a little on the warm side for some. Greens were running fast today.\n\nThe captain forgot to restart the birdie hole after the annual tournament so that will begin again next week. Nothing in the kitty anyway as it was taken out by Brian before the annual. A pity because there were four birdies today on three different holes. The winner today was Lawrence Nahlik with 37 points and there was a tie for second between Yung Beece and Leon Smiler with 34 points. Well done and we will see most of you tomorrow night at the Royal Mae Ping for what looks like being a great presentation night.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0608","type":"game","date":"2016-11-02","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 02.11.2016","text":"The 1st Weds of the month and so some of our regulars attended the monthly Gymkhana\n\n“Friends” 9 hole competition.That left us with just 9 players,including Roscoe butler and his wife. Again we almost had the course to ourselves and the weather was perfect.\n\nJoint winners were Barry Ochitwa and Ralph Hamilton with 31 points.Congratulations guys.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0609","type":"game","date":"2016-11-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 02.11.2016","text":"This Wednesday we had (15) members and (2) guests participating in a “Stroke Play” competition format. Even with some late arrivals we all teed off on schedule with those teeing off the front nine holes completed there respective rounds in approximately (4) hours. The (2) four-ball groups going off the back nine holes took a little longer and they completed there round in 4.5 hours. Today the weather was ideal for golf, at times, somewhat on the hot side, but for most of the round we had some cool breezes and later in the round some cloud cover. Luckily, the skies did not open up, with a heavy downpour of rain, until we were all at the Caddy Shack enjoying a few refreshing drinks.\n\nRelative to today’s results please note the following:\n\n3rd place with net score of (75) was Nigel Stubbs\n\n2nd place honors with a net score of (70) goes to Graham Adams\n\n1st place winner was Ron Peters with a net score of (69)\n\nGraham, Ron, & Nigel\n\nHats off to all of today’s winners!","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_0658-300x192.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_0658.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0607","type":"game","date":"2016-10-31","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 31.10.16","text":"It was the first golf day after the Annual Tournament, and interest in this addictive (yet sometimes annoying) game was obviously waning because only 13 members turned up at Lanna this morning. Not sure who was in front of us (different groups on both nines), but they were seriously on the slow side and this was obviously the cause our low scoring abilities this week. Nevertheless, we all finished in around 4.5 hours having started teeing off at 8:05am.\n\nThe results are as follows:\n\nThere was a tie for 2nd place between Barry Ochitwa and Mark Morris who both managed to score 33 Stableford points, but the outright winner was Kim Stogner with 34 points. Well done to our winners.\n\nToday’s Winners: Mark, Kim, & Barry\n\nNext week will be Stroke (NET) play around courses 3+1 when the Lanna Birdie Hole will be introduced.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1227-300x227.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_1227.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0606","type":"game","date":"2016-10-28","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 28.10.16 (4th Leg of the 2016 CMSG Annual Tournament)","text":"For the last round of our 2016 Annual Tournament we had a great turn out as (45) members all arrived on schedule for a most orderly and smooth tee-off. Regardless of the pre-early morning rains the clouds dispersed and most of our round was played under sunny skies coupled with extremely hot temperatures. It should be noted that all aspects of the course (greens, fairways, bunkers, tee-boxes etc.) were in excellent condition subsequently not having to put the “Lift, Clean, & Place” rule into effect.\n\nPrior to reporting on the results, we offer our sincere thanks to the staff and management of the North Hills golf course. As mentioned above, the course could not have been in any better condition. In addition, we thank the most gracious management for donating (4) free rounds of golf, and also thanking them for blocking / closing the course from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM so none of our groups were delayed when making the turns to hole 10 or hole 1.\n\nGetting back to the results of our final leg please note the following:\n\nOverall Results:\n\n1st place winner: Rob Grootenhuijs ( 37) points\n\n2nd place overall: 4 way tie shared by Dao Beece, Graham Adams, Kim Stogner, & Lawrence Nahlik all posting a score of (36) points\n\nFront Nine:\n\n1st place Shaun Stewart with (20) points\n\n2nd place Sarinee Livingstone with (19) points\n\nBack Nine:\n\n1st place went to Peter (Smiley) Haddon with (21) points\n\n2nd place to Ian Fraser with (20) points\n\nOverall Winners Circle: Rob, Dao, Graham\n\nHats off to all of today’s winners and further congratulations and thanks to all the CMSG members for making this another successful “Annual Tournament”.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone at the 2016 Awards Dinner being held on Saturday evening (6:00 PM ) November 5, 2016 at the Imperial Mae Ping hotel.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0605","type":"game","date":"2016-10-26","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 26.10.16 (3rd Leg of the 2016 CMSG Annual Tournament)","text":"Another good turn-out for the 3rd leg of our “Annual Tournament” as we had (40) members all showing up on time to hone their golfing skills and position themselves as potential leaders of this year’s tournament. After (2) days of heavy rain the weather was ideal for a round of golf. The morning started off under cloudy skies that continued through out our round coupled with some light to moderate rain showers that only lasted for (3) holes. For some unknown reason it took most of the groups to complete their respective round in over (4-1/5) hours with the ending groups finishing around (5) hours.\n\nThe following are the final results of today’s round:\n\nOverall:\n\n1st place Dave Beck (37) points\n\n2nd place being shared by Dao Beece & Julian Wing both scoring (36) points\n\n3rd place with (35) points goes to Graham Adams\n\nFront Nine:\n\n1st place with (19) points Roscoe Butler\n\n2nd place we had a tie between Leon Smiler & Shaun Stewart with (18) points\n\nCongratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nOverall Winners: Graham, Dave, Dao, & Julian\n\nFront & Back Winners: Roscoe, Leon, Shaun, & Jim\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday ( October 28, 2016) for the final leg of our tournament being held at North Hills with a starting tee-off time of 9:00. We again ask everyone to show up a minimum of (35) minutes prior to the start. Also, let one of the committee members know if you will be attending the “Annual Awards Ceremony at the Imperial Ping hotel on November 5, 2016 starting at 6:00 PM.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_3290-300x225.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_3290.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0604","type":"game","date":"2016-10-24","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 24.10.16","text":"We had a reasonable turnout at Lanna today – 12 members and a guest meaning that POY points were accumulated. Welcome back to John Noyes and Ted Taylor. The course was in good shape apart from some watery patches and we had a reasonably unhindered round given that there some kiddies under instruction ahead of us. Anyway, today was a Stableford Nassau with Curtis Nickel taking out first prize with 37 points. Gary Lyon and Keith Taylor shared the Front 9 prize with 18 points each, and Mark Morris tied with Julian Wing for the Back 9 prize with 17 points each. We are in the middle of the Annual Tournament so numbers were on the low side, but hopefully next week we will see the Lanna numbers climb again.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0602","type":"game","date":"2016-10-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 21.10.16","text":"Today we had 12 members, 11 players in the competition and Fergal played his second Hcp card. In several areas the course is still pretty muddy and wet, especially the banks up to the greens. So we decided again to play Lift,clean and place.\n\nTied for third place came in Ron,Nigel and Jack C. with each 32 points. Julian second with 33 and Ric was today’s winner with 37 points. Well done and we hope to see you all on Wednesday next week for “The race to Mae Ping” on Inthanon. Please be advised to be there no later then 8:30.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0603","type":"game","date":"2016-10-21","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 21.10.16","text":"Everyone must be feeling the pressure of the Annual Tournament as we only had 12 starters today with one dropping out after a few holes to attend family matters. Clear blue skies were nice for a change and there were some really good scores for the day. North Hill is getting busier with a bus load of Malaysians and some Koreans on the course today but the Marshals kept things moving nicely and our three groups were not interrupted at all completing our rounds in about 4 hours.\n\nThe hidden Birdie hole went off today after four weeks on the par 4 16th hole and was won by Brian Heuston. There will be no birdie hole next week because of the Annual Tournament.\n\nLeon Smiler finally kept his ball on his own fairway today and this resulted in him winning with 41 points and apparently there was still a little leeway for even more improvement next time out so his playing partners tell me, so watch out for the Kiwi. Brian Heuston came in second with 40 points telling us that the greens and his putting were the main reason on the day. In third place was Curtis Nickle with 39 points and out of the prizes but still playing to his handicap with a worthwhile 36 points was Ralph Hamilton. Well done one and all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0600","type":"game","date":"2016-10-19","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 19.10.16","text":"Another day in paradise, beautiful weather and only one other group on the course! Only 4 CMSG members due to Mae Jo and 2 guests. Mr. X was one but his game collapsed today allowing Peter Haddon to pick up the Smiley fund. Barry Ochitwa collected 2nd prize.\n\nBarry & Smiley","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0601","type":"game","date":"2016-10-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 19.10.16 (2nd leg of CMSG 2016 Annual Tournament)","text":"Today we had (45) members participating in the 2nd leg of our Annual Tournament all hoping to repeat or improve on their results from the 1st leg at Lanna. Again, everyone arrived on time, received their score cards, joined their group for a on-schedule start. We again, thank all the players for arriving on-time subsequently resulting in a smooth and orderly start.\n\nToday we played under sunny skies, and at times extremely hot conditions, from the start to the finish of our respective rounds. The group going off the front nine completed their round in 4 hour plus and those starting off the back nine were somewhat slower and finished in a little over 4-1/2 hours.\n\nRelative to the results today where no one scored out of the buffer zone ( possibly protecting their handicap) the winner are as follows:\n\nOver all finishes:\n\nFirst place honors goes to Dave Beck posting a score of (36) points.\n\nIn 2nd place we had a tie with Sarinee Livingstone and Craig Morriss with (34) points apiece.\n\n3rd place today goes to Barry Ralston with (33) points\n\nNassau Winners:\n\nFront Nine\n\n1st place Curtis Nickel with (19) points and 2nd place with (18) points goes to Jim Hopkins\n\nBack Nine\n\nJulian Wing took 1st place with (18) points.\n\nCongratulations goes out to all of today’s winners.\n\nAlso we would like to thank Keith Freeman for making sure there were pictures this time and also a big thank you to Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich and Harry Nieuwland for logging in all the scores after the match!\n\nAlso we look forward seeing everyone at the 3rd leg of our tournament being held at Inthanon golf course on Wednesday, October 26th with a scheduled starting time of 9:00 AM. Lets all plan on being at the course a minimum of (40 minutes) prior to the start!\n\nThe Winners: Sarinee, Dave, Barry, Jim, Dao\n\nLuncheon Chatter among the girls!\n\nHarry logging in the scores under watchful eyes!","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_3271-300x225.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_3271.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0598","type":"game","date":"2016-10-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 14.10.16","text":"This Friday for our regular scheduled Stableford event we had (19) members teeing off from both the front nine and last nine holes. Today, for a change , we played our entire round under sunny skies. Luckily, we has some variable light breezes that made the condition ideal for golf. For those starting on the back nine holes they finished their respective rounds in just under (4) hours. The groups starting on hole #1 were held up by a slow group of golfers resulting in a 4-1/2 plus hour round.\n\nToday we had a 3-way tie for 2nd place being shared by Diane Mayo, Barry Ralston, and Rob Grootenhuijs all posting a score of 36 points. First place honors today with (37) points was shared by Nigel Stubbs and Ken Nalder. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nDiane, Barry, Rob, Ken, Nigel\n\nSpecial Notice Anton Buijs\n\nToday ( Friday 14 Oct.) at 6 pm at Anton’s home there will be a ceremony.\n\nTomorrow (Saturday) is the burning between 1 and 2 pm at Ban Pong.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0599","type":"game","date":"2016-10-14","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 14.10.16","text":"Today we had 15 line up for our stableford event, 14 members and one ex member returning to the fold and submitting a first card for handicap, welcome back Scott Lumsden. Clear blue skies and the occasional light breeze but still a hot round under the unrelenting Thai sun. Something new for our regular golfers, we have been advised that it is now OB on the left hand side of the 7th hole where some people (take note Leon) have been going for the green from the tee on the dog leg left over the water. The club considers this dangerous to those teeing off on the 6th hole and those putting out on the 5th hole, so if your going to have a go make sure you make the green or you are OUT OF BOUNDS, there will be a sign there before our next round. The hidden birdie hole was the par 3 17th which only 3 managed to par and there were no birdies.\n\nThe winner today was Camilla Dwyer who had an excellent round with 41 points, runner-up was Barry Ochitwa with 36 points playing to his handicap and coming in third was Keith Freeman with 35 points, all looking in good form for the Annual Tournament starting this monday at Lanna. Well done everyone and see you nice and early on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0596","type":"game","date":"2016-10-12","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 12.10.16","text":"Those of us from central Chiang Mai set off with some trepidation about the weather conditions we might expect after it had rained heavily with thunder all through the night. Lo and behold Inthanon turned on all its charm and it was sunny and dry until our golf was over. 8 players with the same guest as before who we shall call Mr.X. Despite being cut almost every week he won again. His handicap will now be 10 so he’s hardly a sandbagger.Congratulations Mr.X.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0597","type":"game","date":"2016-10-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 12.10.16","text":"This Wednesday we had (16) members arriving at Maejo for a Stableford competition regardless of the previous evening thunder storms and morning rains. As usual we all teed off on schedule from both the front nine holes and the back nine holes. We started our round under a light drizzle but after 3 holes we were playing under a downpour of extremely heavy rains but luckily the rain abruptly ended for the balance of our round. In summary, the first few holes were played under nightmare conditions and remaining holes the weather was ideal. Needless to say, all the fairways were completely water logged subsequently we initiated the “Lift , clean, and place rule prior to teeing off.\n\nAs far as the results Diane Mayo took 3rd place honors with (30) points even though her card indicated (29) points and tying with Nigel Stubbs. 2nd place today goes to Shaun Steward posting a score of (32) points. 1st place today goes to Julian Wing posting a score of (36) points. It should be mentioned that Julian has back to back 1st place finishes.\n\nShaun, Nigel, Julian ( Diane not attending post golf awards)\n\nAnton Buijs\n\nIt is with a sad heart to report that one of our fondest members Anton Buijs had a severe stroke and passed away this morning. Anton was seventy-five (75) years old and he was enjoying the companionship of his close friends during a golf outing in Chiang Rai. He will surely be missed by all our members!\n\nAlways Smiling\n\nEnjoying a cool Beer!\n\nGod Bless you Anton as you were a true friend to all!\n\nAt this time we would like to report that the day prior to Anton’s death ; Anton played one of his better golf rounds of the year. As reported by Rob and Harry, Anton was so pleased with his achievement as noted in his scorecard:\n\nAnton posted an impressive score of (38) points completely trashing his Dutch companions and closest friends. Great round Anton you went out as the “Champion” and highly deserved!\n\nYou will continue to remain our Champion Dutch Representative","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0595","type":"game","date":"2016-10-10","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 10.10.16","text":"Only 14 members at Lanna today. A warm welcome to new member Ronny Peters who is going for his handicap. The weather was good but the course was playing a little difficult and scores were pretty low. None of us can figure out why, but maybe the fast jumpy greens caught a few of us out. Anyway, there was a tie for 1st place between Barry Ochitwa and Julian Wing with 33 points each, and Keith Freeman came in 2nd with 32 points. Next Monday is the first Tournament event, so see you all then.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0593","type":"game","date":"2016-10-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.10.16","text":"This Friday we had (22) members teeing off a Maejo for our Friday stableford event. Similar to last Wednesday we stared our round under perfect conditions but upon the sun coming out it, as usual, became extremely hot. Luckily we had some light breezes that made it a little more bearable.\n\nRelative to our match results Nigel Stubbs took 3rd place with (33) points followed by a 3-way tie for 2nd place being shared by Jomo Mac Dermott, Michael ( Kuzie ) Kuzmich, and Ken Nalder all posting (34) points. Alone in 1st place was Barry Ralston with (37) points. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nNot in Photo the winner Barry silently rushed off with his winning!\n\nAs previously notified starting November 7, 2016 we will also be playing each Monday morning at Maejo. Also, don’t forget that staring in November our Tee-off time will be 7:08 am for the months of November,December, & January 2017!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0594","type":"game","date":"2016-10-07","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 07.10.16","text":"There were 19 members present for today’s stableford event. No rain, cloudy skies, humid conditions. Course finally surrendering to the recent wet conditions in only two spots, one on the back nine and one on the front nine, so not bad overall. Greens very good all round although some did think that the plastic surround in the hole was a little too high resulting in missed putts, but overall very good.\n\nThe first three ball was held up by a five ball in front but a word to the marshall and they were jumped a few holes ahead which allowed the first group to finish in 4 hours but the rest took a little longer. Nice to know that the course marshall does in fact move things along, well done North Hill.\n\nThe mystery birdie hole again goes unclaimed, although many hit the 14th in one not one birdie was recorded, all the better for the winner next week. there were four tied for third place with 35 points, Camilla, Smiley, Garry & Shaun, with Leon Smiler playing to his handicap with 36 points to take second place and the overall winner on the day was Sarinee Livingstone with 38 points.\n\nWelcome back to Shannon Livingstone (hope the Mrs. bought you a drink after the game mate) & Haydn Patterson who joined us after the game and hopes to make an appearance at Lanna on Monday as well.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0591","type":"game","date":"2016-10-05","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 05.10.16","text":"Another glorious day in Paradise.Course in excellent condition,particularly the greens. 8 fanatics played,one was a guest and the bugger won! Dave Beck came 2nd with 32 points. Inthanon members should note that on the 22nd of this month there is a FREE tournament with FREE hotel and evening meal.\n\nWhat other course looks after members like this?","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0592","type":"game","date":"2016-10-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.10.16","text":"Another great turn-out as (25) members and (1) guest joined us this Wednesday at Maejo for a Stableford Nassau competition. Based on everyone arriving on time we all teed off on schedule from both the front nine and back nine tees. At the start of our round we played under overcast skies which subsequently resulted in fantastic weather conditions for the first half of our round. As the norm for this time of the year, the clouds dispersed resulting in bright sunny conditions making the last half our our round extremely hot.\n\nOn to the winners today! Taking / winning the front nine holes with (19) points was Nigel Stubbs. The back nine winner today with (21) points was the honorable Craig Morriss. Our overall winner today, even being accused of shaving some points to protect his handicap, was Andy Galwey with (21) points. Andy also stated, “It is called course management and has nothing to do with protecting one’s handicap!”\n\nIn closing we look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday for a straight stableford competition.\n\nLastly, the “Annual Tournament” is approaching quickly so notify your club captains and or e-mail Jack Kuzina what events you will be participating in! Note after Friday October 14, 2016 the entrance to the first event will be closed!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0590","type":"game","date":"2016-10-03","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 03.10.16","text":"Well, we now know that the Lanna regulars are not just a bunch of fair-weather golfers, because 20 of them rolled up to the course on an overcast Monday morning and proceeded to watch the rain pour down. Undeterred, they set off in ascending handicap order around the Racecourse 3 and Course 1 whereupon the rain held off to provide us all with an enjoyable round.\n\nGood to welcome back Mark Morris for his 6 month break and Shannon Livingstone for the next few weeks. The low net scores were close together again so there were 6 winners today. Keith Freeman, Garry Walker, and Shannon Livingstone all got their antes back by achieving net 75 scores, Frank Schwarz and Dave Beck tied for second place with net scores of 73, but the overall winner was Sarinee Livingstone with an impressive net 72.\n\nHope to see you all next week for the usual Stableford round on courses 1+2.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0588","type":"game","date":"2016-09-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 30.09.16","text":"Another great turn-out as we had (27) members all arriving on time for a Friday stable-ford competition. The weather for our 1st nine holes was ideal as we played under cloudy skies with intermittent light breezes. The last nine holes were played under sunny skies and as our round progressed the temperatures rose substantially but luckily for some light breezes it could be considered a great round weather wise.\n\nWe Welcome new member Ronny Peters who joint the CMSG today.\n\nPrior to reporting the winners of today’s competition it should be noted that finally the birdie hole (hole #10) was claimed today by Tom Berger, Graham Adams, and Frank Schwarz. For the time being the birdie hole is being discontinued waiting for re-implementation by the next future Maejo captain.\n\nGetting back to the winners of today’s competition Ric Cameron, our birthday boy, took 3rd place honors by posting score of (36) points. 2nd place today was shared by Nigel Stubbs and Jeff Crosthwaite both scoring (37) points. Alone in 1st place with an impressive (42) points was Tom Berger. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nJeff, Tom, Nigel, & Ric\n\nIn closing please do not forget about signing up for the “2016” annual tournament by advising your respective captain and/or send an e-mail to Jack Kuzina.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0589","type":"game","date":"2016-09-30","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 30.09.16","text":"Today at NH there were 14 golfers who were blessed with wonderful weather for a round of golf. Yes it was hot but the light breezes were a blessing. I must remind everyone that the rule with Chiangmai Golfers is that you must be at the golf course with your green fees paid and your score card with the club captain by and preferably prior to 8am because that is when the draw is done, if you arrive at 8am by the time you have paid your fees the draw has been completed and it causes problems in rearranging the groupings just because you are late. Also when you have completed your round it is a priority to get your score card to the captain on completing your round, if you are going for a sh*t, shave or shower please give your card to someone who is not, so that all the members do not have to wait for the results. Thank you for your consideration to all your playing partners.\n\nThe mystery birdie hole today was the par 3 fourth hole which many managed to par but no one birdied so all the better for next weeks winner.\n\nSome great scores today much to the relief of those who played poorly at Inthanon on Wednesday. The winner today was Shaun Stewart with 38 points, certainly a regular in the winners circle in recent weeks, runner up was an old regular Peter “Smiley” Haddon (who finally undid the purse strings and joined North Hill today) and in third place was Ralph Hamilton who was happy to just keep Garry & Camilla out of the prizes due to a late adjustment to handicap. Also worth a mention is that Ian Fraser submitted his last card for handicap today and started off the round with 3 pars so may be someone to watch in coming weeks.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0587","type":"game","date":"2016-09-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Lanna vs Mae Jo Challenge, 28.09.16","text":"Finally we got underway after having to postpone 2 weeks due to rain. It proved to be the right decision as we all enjoyed glorious sunshine and dry conditions and the course presented well.\n\nThe day was not without problems, there were 2 non-starters [best wishes to a hospitalised Kim Anderson and I hope Gary Cooke solved his loss of wallet and credit cards.]\n\nNearest the Pins were claimed by Graham Adams, Leon Smiler, Garry Walker and Lennart Larssen. Men’s longest Drive was a whopping 246 yards by Kieran Savage and Saranee Livingston was the Ladies’ winner.\n\nI apologise if it seemed shambolic before the awards but all scores were needed and it was almost six hours from start to finish before the last team made it in. Thanks to all who assisted in making the event, including Jack Kuzina, Ashley Kim Sing, and a special thanks to an invaluable Keith Freeman.\n\nLanna won this years Challenge.\n\nPre-match instructions\n\nAll Smiles for the Lanna Team as they win the Cup\n\nCaptain Terry accepts the Cup","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_0619-300x216.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_0619.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0586","type":"game","date":"2016-09-26","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 26.09.16","text":"Today 20 members enjoyed sticky conditions around Lanna courses 1+2 where the balls just didn’t run at all, and the greens were a little jumpy. Also we were held up by a couple of 3 and 4 balls ahead so the round took a bit longer than normal and scores weren’t all that impressive. Anyway, 3rd place went to Lawrence Nahlik with 31 points, there was a tie for 2nd place between Frank Schwarz and Yokio Doi having 34 points each, but today’s winner was Dave Beck (in John Daley style attire) with 39 points.\n\nWe were all pleased to see Allan Gariano put in an appearance after his recent operation, so hopefully he can join us on the golf course again soon. Best wishes Allan for a full recovery.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0584","type":"game","date":"2016-09-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.09.16","text":"This Friday we had (18) members and (1) guest all showing up on time for a straight stable-ford competition. For a change we had no rain prior to our 8:00 AM tee-off that continued throughout our respective rounds. To most players the course is playing somewhat more difficult due to the extremely high grass that line both sides of most fairway. The reason for this is due to the heavy rains over the past few weeks, subsequently the ground keepers have not cut the grass in these area. These conditions are also attributing to longer playing times as players look for lost balls in these high grass areas.\n\nRegardless we had some impressive results today. Taking 3rd place was Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich posting a score of (36) points. 2nd place honors goes to Nigel Stubbs finishing with (38) points. Alone in 1st place was Silvan Schwarz finishing with a highly impressive (41) points. Hats off to all of today’s winners – well played!\n\nAgain, no one had a birdie on #10 hole so the kitty grows to 600 baht!\n\nDon’t forget next Wednesday we will be playing at Inthanon. For those not playing at Inthanon we still have our allotted 8:00 am tee time at Maejo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0585","type":"game","date":"2016-09-23","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 23.09.16","text":"Today we had 17 members attending, 16 in the stableford competition and 1 putting in last card for handicap. A random draw got things started in overcast & humid conditions on a course where, even after a night of heavy rain it was not necessary to have lift clean and place, and even in the wet conditions the grounds keepers had been out and cut the grass. We were allowed to go off both tees which got everyone away early but the course did get busy during the round which resulted in people getting in between our groups between nines, sometimes it is better to all go off one tee box, anyway we all finished in a reasonable time and eager to enjoy the social aspects of the game.\n\nToday both Shaun and Ralph were celebrating birthdays and we wished them well and we had some new members joining NH and taking advantage of the current deal ending this month, well done Jack Cooper, Ian Fraser, Yung & Dao Beece.\n\nThe first hidden birdie hole was on the long par 3 second hole and even with the pin in a difficult position which I thought would allow the kitty to build to a nice prize it was taken out by Lawrence Nahlik on the first week. Ah well hopefully I will choose a more difficult proposition next week.\n\nThe placings in todays event were a tie for third place between Dave Beck & Shaun Stewart with 36 points, in second place and playing to her usual high standard was Sarinee Livingstone with 38 points and the overall winner finally playing to his full potential and thrashing the field was non other than Brian Heuston with an amazing 48 points witnessed by myself and Tom Berger and I have to admit it was pretty to watch. I am even happier to know that his handicap will be serverely reduced before I have to play against him in the Maejo/Lanna challenge at Inthanon on Wednesday (LOL).","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0582","type":"game","date":"2016-09-21","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 21.09.16","text":"After a cloudy start the day turned perfect for golf,dry and not too humid.When Inthanon’s like this it takes some beating. Despite that the 9 members that attended all seemed to struggle with the exception of Ashley Kim,who won the day despite a tennis elbow. [beware the injured golfer! ] Second was Yours Truly,\n\n3 points behind with 31. We look forward to those of you who are coming next week for the Shootout.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0583","type":"game","date":"2016-09-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 21.09.16","text":"This Wednesday the early morning started off with scattered showers through out the Chiang Mai area that at times vacillated between light to heavy rains. Luckily for the (18) members showing up at Maejo the rain ended (5) minutes prior to our 8:00 am tee off and we completed the round without the need for an umbrella. The course appears to be drying out after the last few weeks of intensive rain, but the rough is extremely high do to it being so wet that the ground keepers can not cut the grass. It appears that most of the members are looking for the rainy season to end as scoring in these wet conditions are proving to be extremely difficult.\n\nAs far as the results of the Stableford Nassau format we had a 3-way tie for the back nine holes being shared by Brian Hueston, Camilla Dwyer, and Frank Schwarz all scoring (17) points. We had a solo winner on the front nine holes with Julian Wing posting a score of (18) points. Today’s overall winner with (34) points (still in the buffer zone) was Mr. James Hopkins.\n\nWe look forward to this coming Friday’s stableford competition.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0581","type":"game","date":"2016-09-19","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 19.09.16","text":"This Monday at Lanna we had (19) members participating in a Stableford competition. For a change we teed off under clear skies that lasted the majority of our round with intermixed overcast conditions. When the sun was out it was extremely hot,but luckily and as stated above, we had a mixture of cloud cover coupled with some light cooling breezes.\n\nToday the competition was fierce with some extremely fantastic scores. Alone in 2nd place was Sarinee Livingstone posting an impressive (30) points. We had a tie for 1st place being shared by Peter Brown and yours truly Jack Kuzina both posting a blistering (32) points.\n\nLastly, we look forward to seeing everyone next Monday at Lanna and for those who entered into the Lanna – Maejo Challenge don’t forget it is scheduled on Wednesday September 28, 2016 at Inthanon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0579","type":"game","date":"2016-09-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.09.16","text":"Another raining morning prior to our scheduled 8:00 am tee off. Even with the rains we still had (21) members arriving on schedule to complete in a Friday stable-ford competition. Amazing, but typical during the rainy season, the rains completely stopped around 8:20 AM with the skies clearing as we progressed thru our round subsequently changing from wet conditions to extremely hot and humid conditions. It also should be noted that 90% of all of the fairways were saturated with water resulting in most difficult playing conditions even with “lift, clean, and place” rule in effect.\n\nRelative to the scores one could state the results were “nothing to write home about”. We had a 3-way tie for 3rd place being shared by Adam Jackson, Frank Schwarz, & Robert Green all posting a score of (31) points. Coming in 2nd place was Ric Cameron with (32) points. Today’s first place winner with (35) points and staying in the buffer zone was Silvan Schwarz. Congratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nRobert, Adam, Silvan, Frank, Ric","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0580","type":"game","date":"2016-09-16","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 16.09.16","text":"Today there were 12 members present and contemplating a round of golf with overcast skies. There were five visitors from Gymkhana experiencing a round on the course and who enjoyed it as guests of CMSG as well, good on you Dr.Bob. Anyway the stableford event began under cloudy skies and we did experience a light shower on the fourth hole but then the cloud cleared and the sun shone and we suffered the humidity as all that moisture went back up into the skies. The course held up pretty well considering the recent rains and it was not necessary to have lift, clean and place although it was considered, but with the plugged ball on fairway rule that was considered sufficient.\n\nThe group as a whole have agreed to have a birdie hole included in our events. Most agreed that it would be a mystery hole, that is it would not be broadcast until after the event. So good luck out there in each round and your birdie might just give you a surprise reward.\n\nThe winner today was Garry Walker with 34 points (It was tough out there with no run) and tied in second place were Sarinee Livingstone & Shaun Stewart and just out of the prizes was Ralph Hamilton 29 points in third place.\n\nNice to see Haydn & Les join us in the club house for drinks afterward and along with Camilla & Brian it was a very sociable afternooon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0577","type":"event","date":"2016-09-14","venue":null,"heading":"Jimmy Catterson","text":"In Memoriam\n\nIt is with a heavy and remorseful heart to notify all our members the passing away of one of our long time members and close friend Mr. James Catterson. Jimmy passed away Tuesday evening due to a severe pulmonary infiltration condition. Jimmy C, as known by all of us, will be surely missed and his memory will be with us forever.\n\nThe following photos of Jimmy are indelible images of our close and dear friend!\n\nHow could you miss that perfected swing!\n\n“All Smiles in the winner’s circle”\n\nWe will miss your Smile Jim boy!\n\nWe will all miss your dearly – Godspeed!\n\nNote: Services will be held at the Wat “Kon Tan” that is located off highway #1260 that runs between highway 107 and 1001. From Maejo University travel north and turn left onto route 1260 and turn left on the 1st Soi after crossing over the Ping River bridge. Wat “Kon Tan” is located approximately 150 meters off the 1260 road.\n\nThe Final Chapter:\n\nJimmy was laid to rest on a beautiful sunny day with numerous of his golfing friends in attendance. A special thanks goes out to Graham Adams and his partner Jan for providing the Scottish bag pipe music at the end of the ceremony that resulted in a countless number of teary eyes. Jim will be missed but never forgotten.\n\nGod speed and God Bless Jim Catterson!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0578","type":"game","date":"2016-09-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.09.16","text":"Today we had (12) members showing up at Maejo under raining conditions. Regardless of the wet conditions we all teed off on schedule with the rain ending after 4-5 holes. Our remaining holes were played under cloudy but rainless conditions.\n\nToday we had a tie for 2nd place both scoring (31) points being shared by Stuart Duncan and Tom Berger. Alone in 1st place with (35) points was Dave Beck. Your’s truly finished in 3rd place with (29) points but was not allowed to share in any winnings based on Harry’s input.\n\nHats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nIn Memoriam\n\nIt is with a heavy and remorseful heart to notify all our members the passing away of one of our long time members and close friend Mr. James Catterson. Jimmy passed away Tuesday evening due to a severe pulmonary infiltration condition. Jimmy C, as known by all of us, will be surely missed and his memory will be with us forever.\n\nThe following photos of Jimmy are indelible images of our close and dear friend!\n\nHow could you miss that perfected swing!\n\n“All Smiles in the winner’s circle”\n\nWe will miss your Smile Jim boy!\n\nWe will all miss your dearly – Godspeed!\n\nNote: Services will be held at the Wat “Kon Tan” that is located off highway #1260 that runs between highway 107 and 1001. From Maejo University travel north and turn left onto route 1260 and turn left on the 1st Soi after crossing over the Ping River bridge. Wat “Kon Tan” is located approximately 150 meters off the 1260 road.\n\nThe Final Chapter:\n\nJimmy was laid to rest on a beautiful sunny day with numerous of his golfing friends in attendance. A special thanks goes out to Graham Adams and his partner Jan for providing the Scottish bag pipe music at the end of the ceremony that resulted in a countless number of teary eyes. Jim will be missed but never forgotten.\n\nGod Speed and God Bless Jim Catterson","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0576","type":"game","date":"2016-09-12","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 12.09.16","text":"Since it has been raining all night and was still raining at 7:30am today, the decision was made to cancel today’s Lanna event. Seven members did turn up and some of them ended up honing their skills at the driving range.\n\nJack Kuzina will be hosting next Monday’s Stableford event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0575","type":"event","date":"2016-09-11","venue":null,"heading":"Annual Tournament 2016","text":"2016 Annual Tournament & Awards Party\n\nLast evenings “2016 Annual Awards Dinner” was attended by 73 members / partners and (3) guests along with numerous children. All aspects of the party from the hotel staff, sumptuous buffet, to the continual flow of beer was a total success. At this time we like to thank all the staff from the Imperial Ping Hotel for making this another successful occasion. In addition the CMSG committee extends thanks to all the members who also made this a most memorable and enjoyable evening.\n\nThe following are the “Winners” of the 2016 CMSG Annual Tournament:\n\n2016 Stableford Winner Female Division:\n\nThis year we had a tie for 1st place being shared by Dao Beece and Sarinee Livingstone both posting a score of 104 point\n\nDao\n\nSarinee\n\nDao accepting the trophy’s for this years champion ( Sarinee not in attendance)\n\n2016 Stableford Runner up Men’s division:\n\nBarry Ochitwa (34+34+35= 103 points)\n\n2016 Stableford Champion:\n\nGraham Adams ( 38+35+36= 109 points)\n\n2016 Gross Runner-up:\n\nRon Peters (posting gross scores of 80,84,80 for a total of 244)\n\n2016 Gross score Champion:\n\nThe all smiles winner Nigel Stubbs (posting scores of 76,85,80 for a total of 241)\n\n2016 Player of the Year:\n\nTotaling 7735 points during 2016 our new champion Julian Wing\n\nCongratulations goes out to all of this years winners and also to all the members for making 2016 another successful year!\n\nMisc. photos:","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Sarinee.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Sarinee.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0573","type":"game","date":"2016-09-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.09.16","text":"This Friday we had another large turn-out with (25) members and (1) guest participating in our stable ford event. Everyone arrived on time so we had and orderly and on schedule start. The weather was ideal for golf with cloudy skies coupled with some cool breezes thru out our round. For some unknown reason those groups starting on the back nine completed their respective rounds approximately (20) minutes ahead of those teeing off the number 1 tee box. Typical for this time of the year the fairways were somewhat on the wet side so the “Lift, clean, and place” rule was in effect.\n\nRelative to the results Frank Schwarz took 3rd place honors with (34) points followed by Jomo Mac Dermott coming in 2nd with (37) points. Alone in 1st place today was Steve Bjorge posting an highly respectable score of (43) points. Hats off to all of today’s winners.\n\nAgain, the extremely difficult hole #10 produced no birdies today so the kitty grows to a substantial 300 baht!\n\nAs a reminder next Wednesday the majority of us will be playing at Inthanon. Those playing at Maejo can still submit their cards to Harry.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0574","type":"game","date":"2016-09-09","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 09.09.16","text":"There were 15 members at North Hill today for a Stableford event in glorious weather and with two groups going off the front nine and two off the back nine we were all finished in under four hours.\n\nSome Good scores with Shaun Stewart coming in First Place with 38 points, followed closely by Kim Anderson (still kicking himself for a 3 putt on the last hole) & Lawrence Nahlik with 37 points and Barry Ochitwa in third place with 35 points. Today, Smiley’s chip in birdie on the last was not enough to get him a prize. Others to get birdies were Shaun, Lennart, Camilla & Lawrence, so if as a group you would like to follow Mae Jo’s lead and have a birdie hole each week at North Hill just let me know next week before the round and if all in agreement we will set it up.\n\nThe captain was too busy socializing and once again forgot to take a photo for which I deeply apologize.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0571","type":"game","date":"2016-09-07","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 07.09.16","text":"After a very wet trip down to the course we were delighted to find no rain at the course and the glorious weather held\n\nfor 18 holes. 9 hardy golfers made the trip and generally scores were good. David Beck, Ralph Hamilton and Ashley Kim each shared 1st place with 35 points and Kieran Savage ran a close 2nd with 33.\n\nThe course should continue to play well for the Lanna/Mae jo shootout next Wednesday the 14th.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0572","type":"game","date":"2016-09-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.09.16","text":"This Wednesday we had (19) members and (2) guests all arriving on time at Maejo under rainy skies. Our scheduled tee-off time was pushed back approximately 30 minutes for the rain to subside to playable conditions. Of course we played under the lift, clean , and place rules due to the extremely wet conditions. It should be noted that for the 1st half of our respective round we played most of the time with umbrella in hand and the 2nd half the rain ended and we could finally put away the umbrellas. Regardless, the consensus opinion was it was miserable at the start but improved continually as we progressed thru our round. Personally, my opinion was it totally sucked!\n\nRelative to the Stableford Nassau format we had some impressive scoring under these extremely wet conditions. We had a tie for the front nine holes being shared by Yung Beece and Adam Jackson both scoring (20) points. The back nine holes also resulted in a tie with Steve Borje and Dennis Byrne both posting (19) points. The overall winner today with (40) points went to Frank Schwarz. Congratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nFor everyone’s reference no one claimed the #10 birdie hole today so the pot grows to 200 baht.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0570","type":"game","date":"2016-09-05","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 05.09.16","text":"Nice humid day at Lanna this Monday morning for 19 CMSG members who got out of bed to try to beat courses 3 and 1 in Strokeplay, and we had more than the usual number of casualties – 3 self disqualifications to be exact. What is it about this course that brings out the worst in player expertise?\n\nAnyway, we had 3 winners with close scores – Julian Wing had a net 75 and came third, Brian Heuston had a net 73 to come second, and the overall winner was Keith Freeman with a net 72.\n\nStroke play over for this month so you can all breathe a sigh of relief and come and play Stableford next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0568","type":"game","date":"2016-09-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.09.16","text":"This Friday at Maejo we had (25) members and (3) guests teeing off for another stableford competition. We had (4) groups teeing off # 1 hole and (3) groups going off of #10 hole. Today the weather was a mixture of sunny skies coupled with intermixed cloudy conditions. The first group off of # 1 and the first group going off # 10 made the turn simultaneously as their were very few other golfers on the course. Luckily, the 60+ golfer tournament teeing off at 11:00 am did not interfere with any of our groups as we all completed our respective rounds in (4) hours.\n\nToday the scoring was on the high side with Adam Jackson taking 3rd place honors by posting (37) points. Chris Kendall, sore back and all, took 2nd place honors with (38) points. Sole possession of 1st place goes to Andy Galwey finishing with (41) points. It appears Andy’s lessons at Lanna are paying dividends.\n\nFinally, after changing the Birdie hole to the par (3) # 7 holes we had (2) members registering birdies, both from off the green. These distinguished gentleman were Robert Green and Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich.\n\nCongratulations go out to all the above money winners!\n\nAlso with a vote of (9) in favor and (8) against we will continue the Birdie hole competition in the foreseeable future. Based on this the next/new Birdie hole will be the par four hole #10 with a HI of 17.\n\nLastly we extend our best wishes to Chris Kendall who is going back to the UK to resolve his back problems and look forward to his healthy return.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0569","type":"game","date":"2016-09-02","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 02.09.16","text":"At North Hill this Friday there were 13 members, one new member, welcome to the club Ian Fraser, and 2 guests, welcome also to Brian & Camilla’s Aussie guests Milton & Denise, all playing a stableford round in 4 groups. Having all cards in by 8am meant that we also could tee off earlier as we were the only groups on the course. This would change by the time we finished our round as it seems that those who play North Hill prefer afternoon rounds.\n\nThe winner today was Brian Heuston with 37 points and Shaun Stewart coming in second with 36 points followed by a trio of lennart Larsson, Barry Ochitwa and Camilla Dwyer on 35 points. There were a few happy souls who had birdies and several even happier to have completed the round having lost only one ball but the main complaint it seemed were the number of missed putts due to difficult hole positions.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0566","type":"game","date":"2016-08-31","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 31.08.16","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0567","type":"game","date":"2016-08-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 31.08.16","text":"This Wednesday we had (24) members all arriving on time to compete in a straight stableford competition. We all teed off on schedule under clear skies that continued throughout most of the round. At times it seemed extremely hot and humid but we had the occasional light breezes and cloudy skies making it more bearable.\n\nThe groups starting off the back nine holes finished their respective rounds approximately 15-20 minutes earlier than those off the front nine.\n\nRelative to the results Nigel Stubbs was in the money again by taking 3rd place honors with (35) points. Alone in 2nd place with (36) points was Graham Adams. Finishing in 1st place with a highly respectable score of (40) points was Adam Jackson. Congratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nNo one birdied the 18 hole so the pot grows. Starting in September the new birdie hole will be the par 3 hole # 7 hopefully slightly leveling the field by giving the higher handicappers more of a chance to claim the current pool.\n\nIn closing we look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0565","type":"game","date":"2016-08-29","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 29.08.16","text":"Lanna today was very damp after all the rain on Sunday, and scoring was a little on the low side for the 17 CMSG members who decided to play. The balls didn’t run at all and the greens were tough so it was going to be hard to break through 30 points.\n\nAnyway, we had 4 winners: Peter Brown was awarded 3rd place with 29 points, Soren Nielson scored 30 points to come second, but the joint winners of the day were Garry Walker and Lawrence Nahlik with 32 points each.\n\nSee you all next week for Stroke play around courses 3 and 1.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0563","type":"game","date":"2016-08-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.08.16","text":"Stableford\n\nToday we had (22) members competing in a Stableford competition at Maejo. The previous evening heavy rains ended a few hour prior to our scheduled tee-off time subsequently applying the ‘lift,clean, & place” rule. We all teed off on schedule under cloudy skies coupled with a few light breezes making it another ideal day to be on the links!\n\nWe also were pleased to have both our Lanna Captain (Keith Freeman) and our Inthanon Captain (Terry Redding) joining us today.\n\nRelative to the results Nigel Stubbs scoring (34) points took 3rd place honors. We had a two-way tie for 2nd place being shared by Diane Mayo and Gary Cooke both posting a score of (35) points. Alone in 1st place was Ric Cameron (one of the founding fathers of the CMSG) posting a highly respectable score of (41) Stableford points. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nDiane, Gary, Ric, Nigel\n\nAlso, no one claimed the 18th birdie hole today so the pot grows another 100 baht.\n\nFor reference and rule information: Jeff Crosthwaite tee-shot on the 6th hole landed just over the fence at the right side inside the water hazard. There is a sign that you are not allowed to go over the fence, which he ignored or did not notice. That means that he played from the wrong place according to rule 20-7c. He should have played on with the same ball giving himself a 2-shot penalty. Only when the committee decides that a player gains significant advantage from playing from the wrong place, he must then play a second ball ( from the tee with one stroke penalty ) He was then advised wrongly by his marker to drop a ball on the drop-zone with a one stroke penalty. The committee understands that this is a difficult call and not a everyday day situation and subsequently will not inflict any penalty in this time. Please keep this in mind for your next round as you may be penalized.\n\nIn closing, please be advised the Mike Pattavina is taking a sabbatical from golf and has resigned as the Maejo Captain. All the members, in unison, stated that they will miss Mike and all look forward to his quick return to playing golf. Also, we would like to extend our grateful thanks to Mike in his role as the Maejo captain over the past (20) months. Again, we look forward to playing with him in the very near future. Thanks again Mike!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0564","type":"game","date":"2016-08-26","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 26.08.16","text":"Ten hardy souls turned out today for the stableford competition, mind you there were a few extras who had slept in and turned up too late, good on you Soren. Anyway an enjoyable round had by all three groups on a tremendous course. (Surprise, surprise, I only put two balls in the water today).\n\nAfter the game it was a welcome surprise to see a group of ex regulars drinking and eating up a storm in the clubhouse in the form of Les Harvey recovering form some foul lurgy or other, Norm Best and Scott Lumsden and family recently trying to reestablish themselves into the Chiangmai community and Haydn Patterson back from his workaholic ways.\n\nThe winner today coming in with 43 points (as he did at Lanna on Monday) was Lennart Larsson (no doubt some serious handicap adjustments), followed by our regular prize winner Peter (Smiley) Haddon with 39 Points and Camilla Dwyer with 37 well earned points coming in third place. All the rest were 32 points or better and that means the course is certainly playable and enjoyable by the majority of our club members.\n\nFood, Drinks & hospitality were all enjoyed in the club house after the game in support of a wonderful club and we hope to see many more of you back again next week. This week we welcomed back Ralph Hamilton from his trip to Canada and congratulate Leon on his marvellous result today after voluntarily dropping ten shots from his handicap, lovely to find some honest learner golfers in the group.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0561","type":"game","date":"2016-08-24","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 24.08.16","text":"Each week we’re getting a few more players as the weather improves.\n\nToday we had 13 players (12 CMSG members plus 1 guest). Weather conditions were ideal but the very slick greens proved difficult for most. Steve, our guest, held his game together to win with 35 points so we cut the bugger’s handicap to see if that would stop him winning 3 on a trot. Prachat [aka Pung ] came in second again with 33 points.\n\nAll in all a very pleasent day.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0562","type":"game","date":"2016-08-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.08.16","text":"STUBBY’S STABLEFORD\n\n22 members and 1 guest came out to Mae Jo today for what may be the final Stubby’s competition. After squaring away the details for the day’s format we went off both tees at 7:50 and all golfers finished in just under 4 hours under partly cloudy skies for the majority of the round.\n\nSome of you may have forgotten what Mae Jo looked like as the men’s & ladies Thai Pro tours as well as a Royal birthday had us playing substitute venues the last few weeks.\n\nThere were, however, 3 golfers who managed to get around successfully with less than a full contingent of clubs in their bags.\n\nPlacing 3rd and playing with 5 clubs was Craig Morriss with 43 points.\n\nTaking 2nd place with 6 clubs was Iian Craig with 44 points.\n\nAnd wouldn’t you know it, shooting 76 off the stick with 5 clubs in the bag, Nigel Stubbs took the day’s prize in his namesake format with 46 points.\n\nWell done and congrats to today’s winners. And oh, by the way, #18 is the Mae Jo birdie hole and it went unclaimed again. Big prize is now available for Friday’s stableford comp.\n\nMike P. signing off!\n\nCRAIG, NIGEL & IIAN","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0560","type":"game","date":"2016-08-22","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 22.08.16","text":"Another glorious Monday at Lanna saw 22 members arrive ready for the usual trudge around the course. We followed a meandering 4-ball initially which turned into a 6-ball by the 10th hole, however miraculously they never actually held us up and most groups had 4-hour rounds.\n\nToday was a Stableford Nassau competition which saw new-comer Dave Beck receive a prize for scoring 19 on the front 9, and Soren Nielson receive an equal amount for scoring 20 on the back 9. Overall winner was that regular winner of late – Lennart Larsson with a massive 43 points. Your Handicap Index is down 3.5 Lennart – about time!\n\nSometimes the random draw can place people in the last groups many times running (happened to me many times) so your Captain has decided to sometimes vary the grouping by handicaps, reverse handicaps, height, weight etc. Next week I shall group in the order of card submission – first come first served.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0559","type":"game","date":"2016-08-19","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 19.08.16","text":"Overcast skies greeted the 20 members at North Hill today but during the stableford round there was only a light shower that disappeared before you could get an umbrella up. A little surprised there were so many fronting up after the round at Gassan yesterday but obviously you can’t keep good golfers from enjoying a round on a lovely course, they back up time and again. The 17th was chosen for the birdie hole and once again no-one was up to the challenge, although there were plenty of birdies throughout the round. The winners today were Frank Schwarz with 38 points, Nigel Stubbs with 37 points and Roscoe Butler with 36 points. Well done All.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0558","type":"game","date":"2016-08-18","venue":"Gassan","heading":"Gassan Khuntan, 18.08.16","text":"On a beautiful morning (40) members all arrived on time for our scheduled 9:00 am tee-off for our August 2016 away match at Gassan Khuntan. Today the weather was somewhat on the warm side as most of our round was played under sunny skies with minimal cloud cover until the final couple of holes.\n\nPrior to announcing today’s winners I would like to apologize to the members within hearing range of my tirade toward a member who announced he did not want to play with a certain individual and also he did not think it was fair for him to be playing in the last group. As a suggestion to future members who do not agree with their assigned grouping or playing partners all I can suggest is that you quietly dismiss yourself by leaving the course and hopefully enjoy the rest of the day at your home.\n\nGetting back to the golf the course was in excellent conditions with most members stating it was a fantastic course with magnificent panoramic views but also extremely difficult.\n\nAfter a little confusion on part of the president who misplaced a few cards that he was sitting on we finally were able to announce the event winners!\n\n5th Place: We had a (3) way tie for fifth place being shared by Adam Jackson, Kenny Jones, and Silvan Schwarz each with 32 stableford points.\n\n4th Place: Another (3) way tie for 4th place with 33 points being shared by Robert Green, Shaun Stewart, and Peter Haddon.\n\nStand alone winners:\n\n3 rd Place – 34 Points\n\n2nd Place -35 Points\n\n1st Place – 36 Points\n\nHats off to all of today’s winners and a thank you to all our members who turned out today!\n\nAlso, as announced our next away match the 2nd annual Lanna / Maejo Challenge on September 15, 2016 at Doi Inthanon. This year we are asking all our members to form their own 2-man team and submit the names to any of the club captains.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0556","type":"game","date":"2016-08-17","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 17.08.16","text":"With rain forecast and golf again tomorrow at Khuntan attendance was low today,just 4 of us!\n\nThe rain never arrived and the weather was in fact nearly perfect. Millionaire’s golf. We only saw one other group all day.\n\nNobody set the world alight and the winner was a non member who wishes to remain anonymous.\n\nSecond place was yours truly with 30 points. No sandbaggers here!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0557","type":"game","date":"2016-08-17","venue":"Royal Chiang Mai","heading":"Royal Chiang Mai, 17.08.16","text":"Todays Stableford Nassau saw 21 members playing at the Royal Chiang Mai Golf Course. The Course was in great shape and everyone enjoyed the venue. Todays Winners, on the front was Dennis Byrne with 20 points and the back was won with 22 points by Rob Grootenhuijs and with 39 points the overall Winner was Robert Green.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0555","type":"game","date":"2016-08-15","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 15.08.16","text":"Not much of a turnout today for Monday’s Lanna. I expect that plenty of people gave it a miss because they have a full schedule this week with the monthly away game, but also that a few thought that it might rain.\n\nAnd it did rain, but not enough to spoil the event too much. There were only 10 players and scoring wasn’t excessive.\n\nIn third place was Leon Smiler (who likes to play on every other fairway other than the one we are supposed to be playing on) with 30 points. Second place went to Keith Freeman with 31 points, but the overall winner was Barry Ralston with 34 points. Captain Keith was too concerned about trying to confirm the “Annual” arrangements that he forgot to take a winner’s photo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0554","type":"game","date":"2016-08-12","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 12.08.16","text":"A large group today at North Hill with 10 groups or 37 members and two visitors making a total of 39 in today’s stableford round. The majority were on time with cards handed in to the captain by 8am. With two birthday deal groups in the line up (Barry & Garry) and a few with special requests relating to early departure requirements etc., slowed the sorting of groups but we did get away in time if not necessarily in order, but that is as it should be in a happy social and friendly group. We were a bit unfortunate that the club had bookings for 100 today and therefore we could not go off both front and back tees and for that North Hill and the club apologize for those who were at the tail end of the groupings. The flow of play was not too bad considering the numbers and the fact that it was the Queens Birthday holiday (God Bless Her) and the course marshal did ask if everything was satisfactory. Before we get to the results it should be mentioned that nobody managed to win the birdie hole #17 but that Diane Mayo Eagled the 8th hole which was apparently not lucky but a pretty exceptional shot according to her playing partners, well done. The results on the day show that this is not a hard course, tricky but not impossible, before we get to the winners it should be said that there were 5 people tied for 4th place with 35 points, two tied for third place with 37 points Adam Jackson & Shaun Stewart, Leon Smiler again in the prize money in second place and lowering his handicap with 38 points, but the overall winner showing off his Ferrari type competitiveness with an amazing 43 points was Gary Cooke. Well done All and hope to see you back again in the near future. Drinks and food were amazing at the Mix restaurant and many lingered on and drank perhaps more than they should have. It was good to see Shannon back in country and Sarinee out to join us, also Roscoe and Tayakorn before their departure for the USA, farewell to David R until next time, also good to see Tom B back in country.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0552","type":"game","date":"2016-08-10","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 10.08.16","text":"","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0553","type":"game","date":"2016-08-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.08.16","text":"Today we had a total of 21 players competing in a Net Stroke under a cloudy sky until the 14th hole when the Sun made its appearance. Scoring was somewhat on the higher side.\n\n4 Players tied for 2nd with a net 75 were, Diane Mayo, Nigel Stubbs, Julian Wing and Frank Schwarz. Alone in first place with a net 74 was Yung Beece.\n\nPlease remember that we play on Friday in North Hill again and next Wednesday at Royal Chiang Mai, Thursday at Gassan Khuntan and next Friday again at North Hill.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0551","type":"game","date":"2016-08-08","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 08.08.16","text":"There were 20 players at Lanna this Monday including a couple of guests. Conditions were pretty good apart from a small shower, but scoring was a little on the low side for some unknown reason. After a small scoring discrepancy was resolved (please try to check stroke scores as well as Stableford scores with your markers before signing cards) we had a first place winner and a tie for second place. So, tied for second place were Lawrence Nahlik and Barry Ochitwa with 32 points each, but the outstanding effort of the day went to JJ Walker with a staggering 40 points. Garry Walker does not want his score widely known or discussed!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0550","type":"game","date":"2016-08-05","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 05.08.16","text":"The captain must admit to getting a little flustered with such a large turnout today thinking there were more groups than there actually were and for that I must apologise. It turned out that there were actually 9 groups, one three ball of ladies & 8 four balls of men making a total of 35 golfers for the stableford round. Only one managed to sneak through without putting into the kitty but it was still a nice prize pool. We even managed to get away 10 minutes early for our tee-off with 6 groups going off the first and three off the 10th with late approval from the starter. There was a birdie hole prize announced and it was hole 13 but no one managed to collect, so if it survives the next round at Maejo then it may be on again next week, but perhaps a different hole. Yes, you all may have to suffer another round at this marvelous course next week so don’t forget to stock up on golf balls. As the captain was in the last group back to the club house it was with a huge sigh of relief to see that Frank had his computer and was inputting all the scores and for that I thank you sincerely for that Frank. The overall results were very close with the winners tied on 37 points between Leon Smiler and Julian Wing, also tied for second were Terry Redding and Adam Jackson on 36 points, with such a large prize pool we did give a prize for third even though 4 were tied on 35 points, Camilla Dwyer, John Laidley, Rob Grootenhuijs and Larry Richard, after all it’s not about the money is it. Thank You everybody and look forward to seeing you all again soon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0548","type":"game","date":"2016-08-03","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 03.08.16","text":"So green the course could be in Ireland. Again this week we had 9 players who all enjoyed themselves,particularly Prachat[aka Pung],\n\nwho won today’s competition with 33 points.Second place was shared between Dave Beck and Smiley Haddon.[of course!]\n\nThey each scored 32 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0549","type":"game","date":"2016-08-03","venue":"Royal Chiang Mai","heading":"Royal Chiang Mai, 03.08.16","text":"Because of the closing of the Mae Jo Golf Course this week we played a Stableford Nassau competition today at the Royal Chiang Mai Golf Course. Arguably one of the best courses in Chiang Mai 20 members and one guest joint todays competition. The Course was in great shape (all Bunkers are re sanded). We were allowed to start on the front and back and all players made it around 4 hours.\n\nThe Winner on the front nine were Brian Heuston and Adam Jackson with 18 points, the winner of the back nine with 20 points was Diane Mayo. Todays overall Winner with 35 points was Graham Adams.\n\nAll Winners were Australian!!\n\nSee you all on Friday at the North Hill Golf Course no later then 8 am.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0547","type":"game","date":"2016-08-01","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 01.08.16","text":"Another great day for golf at Lanna this Monday and we had 22 CMSG members playing stroke play on courses 3+1 and everyone was in-the-money.\n\nScoring was so close that the captain decided to award prizes to 6 people.\n\nThird place was shared by Nok Chumarom, Soren Nielsen, and Keith Freeman with net scores of 75. Second place was shared by JJ Walker and Shaun Stewart with net scores of 74. And surprise, surprise, in first place was Lennart Larsson with net 71.\n\nA good effort by all players, and we will see you all again next week for Stableford around courses 1+2.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0545","type":"game","date":"2016-07-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 29.07.16","text":"The day started with torrential downpours which made all members arriving at the Course wait to pay their Green Fees waiting if the weather would improve prior to the Tee off. At around 07:50 the rain was merely noticeable and we decided to give it a go. All 15 members made it around in good time without getting wet, the rain stopped after the first 2 holes.\n\nAt the Club house we said hello to our returning long time member Mr. B.\n\nWe also wished Nigel Stubbs a Happy Birthday.\n\nKen Nalder won the Birdie hole #12 with a chip in.\n\nThe Winners of todays Stableford competition were:\n\nTied for 3rd place with 32 points was Steven Bjorge and Robert Green. In 2nd with 36 points was Frank Schwarz and todays Winner with 41 points was Keith Taylor.\n\nPlease remember that the Mae Jo Golf Course will be closed and we will be playing at 08:22 on Wednesday at Royal Chiang Mai and at 08:30 on Friday at North Hill.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0546","type":"game","date":"2016-07-29","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 29.07.16","text":"The wet season is obviously in full swing and even though it was raining I thought I had better front up and while admittedly I did not take my golf clubs out of the car I was surprised to find a half dozen members keen to play. So shamed into it I grabbed my clubs out of the car and by tee off time there were 8 members eager to go and the rain had eased to light showers and believe it or not we were not the only groups out there, I think the Japanese have discovered the course. So it was only umbrellas rather than full wet weather gear and I must say the course plays very well in the wet.\n\nThe winner today in a stableford event was Shaun Stewart with 37 points, Peter (Smiley) Haddon was second with 35 points and Garry Walker third with 34 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0543","type":"game","date":"2016-07-27","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 27.07.16","text":"9 golfers attended today and the course presented itself magnificently. Blue skies,a touch warm,and underfoot lush and green.\n\nDespite this there were several putting woes but all in all a very enjoyable day.Best of the bunch was Alan Gariano with Barry Ochitwa a very close second.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0544","type":"game","date":"2016-07-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.07.16","text":"Today 24 members joined the Stableford competition in Mae Jo. It was a very nice clear day on the warm side but all groups managed to get around in good time.\n\nIn some other news, we have placed on the Website already the announcement for our Away Game on August 18th (Thursday) at the Gassan Khuntan, 1.200 Baht incl. Green Fee, Caddy and Cart + a 100 Baht Voucher.\n\nToday Winners, in 3rd place Julian Wing with 37 points, in 2nd place Diane Mayo with 38 points and another strong showing from Iain Craig in 1st place with 39 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0542","type":"game","date":"2016-07-25","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 25.07.16","text":"A splendid day for golf and 13 CMSG members arrived to play at Lanna this Monday morning. A reasonably quick round, even though the couple ahead of us for the first 9 holes were in picnic mode.\n\nBarry Ochitwa deserves a special mention because of his eagle on the 18th par 5 which gave him 6 points – unfortunately not enough to take first prize.\n\nIn 3rd place was Lennart Larsson with 33 points, Barry Ochitwa came second with 35 points, but the overall winner was Keith Freeman with 36 points. See you all next week for lovely Stroke Play around courses 3 and 1.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0540","type":"game","date":"2016-07-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 22.07.16","text":"This Friday at Maejo we had (14) members teeing off and competing in a Stableford competition. Everyone arrived on time and subsequently we had an on schedule tee-off with all of the groups teeing off on # 1 tee box. At the last minute the number (4) group teed off # 10 tee box and lucky for them that group completed their respective round ahead of all the groups teeing off # 1 tee box. The reason being was that a 5-ball and an extremely slow 4-ball teed off of # 1 ahead of our groups.\n\nOn a positive note we all completed our rounds in approximately (4) hours under rain less and overcast skies and at times hot and humid conditions.\n\nToday’winners are as follows:\n\nFirst Place: Nigel Stubbs with (37) points\n\nSecond Place: Diane Mayo and Michael Kumich sharing the honors with (36) points\n\nThird Place: Steven Bjorge with (35) points\n\nCongratulations to all of today’s winners!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0541","type":"game","date":"2016-07-22","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 22.07.16","text":"There were 11 starters today in a stableford competition, 10 members & one visitor, not a bad turn out after the big day at Green Valley yesterday. Better weather today with broken cloud cover and even a little sunshine. As usual the course was in lovely condition considering all the rain we have had but boy does that water eat up the balls (I don’t want to talk about it).\n\nShaun Stewart was our winner today with 35points and is hitting the ball very well, next was Soren Nielsen with 32points and tells us he is back as a regular now and in third place was Keith Freeman with 30 points who has been having quite a good run of late. Well done all and yes the captain did remember to get a photo this week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0539","type":"game","date":"2016-07-21","venue":"Summit Green Valley","heading":"Green Valley, 21.07.16","text":"On a morning that saw torrential rains in most parts of Chiang Mai we had (30) members out of the (38) members that registered for this month’s away game) all arriving on time and with some slight modifications to the pairing we all teed-off on schedule. Of the (8) no shows (5) gave us prior notice of their decision not to play.\n\nIn addition, and on a bright note, (3) of our members each won a sleeve of golf balls (Pro V1) during the pre-match putting contest sponsored by Green Valley.\n\nContinuing on the wet conditions it was still raining prior to our 8:10 tee-off time but at a decreasing rate and upon our first groups teeing off the rain subsided to a light drizzle. Eventually, the rain stopped making it another great day on the links especially on such a great course as Green Valley. After the match we all headed to the dinning room to turn in our score cards and enjoy a excellent buffet.\n\nRelative to the winners today’s match was Stableford with the followings results:\n\nSharing 1st place with (39) points each was Diane Mayo and Iain Craig\n\nWe also had a tie for 2nd place with Pranee A. Buckley, Ric Cameron, & Lennart Larsson with (38) points\n\nIn 3rd place with (36) points was Rob Grootenhuijs\n\nGreat scoring under the wet conditions! Hats off to all of the above winners and thanks to all those who participated under the initial pre-match wet conditions.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone again at our next scheduled away game being held at Gassan Khuntan on August 18, 2016.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0537","type":"game","date":"2016-07-20","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 20.07.16","text":"7 players joined up for an enjoyable game this morning, with smiley taking 1st place, and Lennart a close second.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0538","type":"game","date":"2016-07-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.07.16","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\nExactly 16 members came out to Mae Jo today including our own returning Bronx Bomber, Dennis Byrne. Welcome Back!\n\n#12 went birdie less again so that prize now becomes considerable for Friday’s comp.\n\nSo with Pro Na’s permission all 4 four balls went off #1 at 7:45 and completion of play was under 4 hours. Even the Byrne/Bishop group with a pit stop at the turn as no beer was being served this Buddha day made it in.\n\nTaking the front 9 with 20 points was Nigel ( Stubsen ) Stubbs and winning the back 9 after his groups quest was attained at the turn was Dennis Byrne with 21 points.\n\nBut taking the overall prize today was tomorrow’s Green Valley organizer, Jack Kuzina, with a solid 39 points and a blob on #18.\n\nWell done and congrats to all today’s winners.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0536","type":"game","date":"2016-07-18","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 18.07.16","text":"Not sure what happened today, but only 8 existing members and 2 new members appeared at Lanna for a rather slow and subdued “Nassau” round with some seriously low Stableford scores. Overall winner was Keith Freeman with only 30 points and the 1st and last nine’s went to Jack Kuzina and Allan Gariano with 14 and 15 points respectively. Needless to say that the new members Leon and Dave struggled as well. We all need to get some rest before Thursday’s away game at Green Valley. Next Monday will be the usual Stableford format at Lanna and hopefully a few more regulars will venture out again.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0534","type":"game","date":"2016-07-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 15.07.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nFor the 1st time in many weeks your captain is writing this report just hours after today’s comp. Will wonders never cease!!\n\nFor the 2nd time this week, 24 members came out under overcast skies and 6 four balls teed off promptly at 8 a.m. Unfortunately caddie training began at 9:30 a.m. which added a few extra minutes to the 3 groups off #1. MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS’ PRIVILEGES????\n\nAnyway play was completed in just over 4 hours and #12 again went without a birdie.\n\nWe had a tie for 3rd place today between Jan Jumelet ( apologies Jan ) and Andy Galwey with 34 points apiece. Kudos to you both for donating to Craig’s fund for Caddie Mae after the recount. CHEERS!\n\nIn second alone with 35 points was John Laidley and taking today’s comp with 37 points was Bob Green.\n\nCongrats to all today’s winners and have a great week end!!\n\nDon’t forget, next weeks away game sign up deadline for Green Valley is approaching so please e mail Jack soonest if you wish to attend!!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0535","type":"game","date":"2016-07-15","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 15.07.16","text":"There were 10 members and two visitors playing in a stableford event today. Overcast skies made conditions fine for the front 9 but the cloud broke away and the sunshine took its toll and some were dragging their feet by the time they got back to the clubhouse. Two groups completed in good time but the third group was lagging some two holes behind but at no disadvantage to anyone and they say they were having a good time and that folks is what this game is about. The winner today was Peter (Smiley) Haddon who had 37points followed by Ralph Hamilton with 35points in his last game before returning to Canada and returning via Europe for a two month holiday. Tied in third place was Shaun Stewart and Brian Heuston with 33points.\n\nCaptain was enjoying the good food, drinks & conversation and once again forgot to take a photo, sorry guys.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0532","type":"game","date":"2016-07-13","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 13.07.16","text":"Hi, today we had 7 players at INTHANON, the scores were very close. Barry Ochitwa was first, Lennart Larsson and Ralph Hamilton tied for second. The weather was very humid and hot, but luckily no rain, It was nice to see Kieran back from his vacation looking strong and healthy but unfortunately while playing he pulled a muscle in his shoulder, but like a good Irishman, he soldiered on.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0533","type":"game","date":"2016-07-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 13.07.16","text":"This Wednesday we had (23) members and (1) guest teeing off at Maejo for the start of our monthly stroke play. The weather was perfect for golf as we had mostly overcast skies and slight breezes. Also, with the absence of rain for the past day or so the course was in excellent conditions as all the fairways were dry and the greens running as normal.\n\nIt appears that Stoke plays adds more pressure on most of the members as during this format you can not pick-up as in the Stableford competitions. In summary this resulted in approximately 6-7 players disqualifying themselves.\n\nAs far as the winners circle Robert (Bob) Green came in 3rd place with a net (74) and Steve Bjorge scoring a net (73) to take 2nd place honors. Our 1st place winner today was Andy Galwey firing a blistering net (67). Hats off to all of today’s winners. Hope to see everyone this Friday at Maejo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0531","type":"game","date":"2016-07-11","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 11.07.16","text":"The conditions at Lanna today weren’t too bad after the yesterday’s rain, but the heavens opened again at about 11:30am causing problems for the 21 players who were all still out on the course. A couple of people didn’t finish, but there were some pretty good scores of those who did, especially considering the downpour.\n\nThere were 8 female CMSG golfers playing today, which is almost unheard of at Lanna, and they certainly gave us guys a run for our money with some impressive scores.\n\nInthira Patterson took 3rd place with 34 points, Sarinee Livingstone came 2nd with 35 points, but Lennart Larsson came 1st with 37 points. Well done Lennart – it might have been embarrassing for the men otherwise.\n\nNext week is Stableford Nassau – hopefully see you all there.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0529","type":"game","date":"2016-07-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.07.16","text":"Today was another nice but humid day with a cloud cover for most of the morning. 24 Players today competed in a Stableford format.\n\nTied in 3rd place was Yung Beece, Barry Ralston and Don Bishop with 33 points. Alone in 2nd place was Adam Jackson with 34 points and todays Winner with 41 points was Bob Green.\n\nCongratulation to all Winners.\n\nFrank\n\n(Sorry no picture)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0530","type":"game","date":"2016-07-08","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 08.07.16","text":"There were 12 members playing a stableford round today. Hot and Humid as usual but cloud cover helped provide an enjoyable round of golf.\n\nThe winners were Camilla Dwyer & Peter (Smiley) Haddon with 37 points and the runner up was Shaun Stewart with 36 points. No problem for these guys on a tough course, all enjoyed the challenge.\n\nPower outage meant that we had to travel for food but most of us found the Bavarian Resort to be a suitable replacement with cold beer and eventually lovely food enjoyed by all. Look forward to seeing you all next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0527","type":"game","date":"2016-07-06","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 06.07.16","text":"It was a reasonably overcast day at Inthanon this Wednesday but still quite humid and damp. The greens were wet and sandy causing a lot of muttering, but the course looked pretty good and 10 CMSG members had a quick enjoyable round before lunch.\n\nThere was a tie for first place using the NOMADS handicapping system meaning that Kim Stogner and Keith Freeman (with 35 points each) have had their NOMADS handicaps reduced by 2 shots.\n\nThat’s the last time that they will win down there for a while.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0528","type":"game","date":"2016-07-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.07.16","text":"We had a complete cloud cover the whole morning during our round with some light rain for about 10 minutes. Todays format was a Stableford Nassau. We welcomed back after a long time away Rick Gregory who will be joining us more frequently. In total we had 21 players enjoying todays condition. The Captain decided on a Lift Clean and Place through the Green on the short mowed areas.\n\nDiane Mayo won the front with 22 points, the back was won by Rob Grootenhuijs with 21 points and the Overall Winner with 39 points was Graham Adams.\n\nCongratulation to todays Winners, see you on Friday for a Stableford competition.\n\nFrank","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0526","type":"game","date":"2016-07-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 04.07.16","text":"It was a nice day for golf at Lanna today and we had a good turnout of 21 members. Our latest member is Leon Smiler from NZ (not to be confused with “Smiley” obviously) who submitted his first card.\n\nA few of our CMSG members who usually play at Maejo found the Racecourse Nine a bit tough, but then again we all find that nine rather challenging sometimes especially since it is always stroke play.\n\nThere were 5 winners today: Jack Cooper scored a net 76 to take 3rd place whilst Camilla Dwyer and “Smiley” tied for second place with net scores of 75.\n\nThe winners today were Julian Wing and Brian Heuston who tied with net scores of 71.\n\nCongratulations to all winners, and see you all next week for the usual Stableford thrash around courses 1 and 2.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0524","type":"game","date":"2016-07-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.07.16","text":"Today with much nicer weather 31 players came to join the Stableford competition played today. It was not as spectacular regarding the results but nevertheless we had some good scoring. We wish Jim Hopkins happy holidays as he departs to the US for 6 weeks.\n\nWe had Diane Mayo , Silvan Schwarz and Bob Green tied for 3rd with 35 points, alone in 2nd was Graham Adams with 38 points and todays Winner with a Gross of 77 and his personal best was Yung Beece with 43 points.\n\nCongrats to all Winners.\n\nFrank","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0525","type":"game","date":"2016-07-01","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 01.07.16","text":"There were 15 bright eyed and bushy tailed starters for todays stableford round in what some might call ideal conditions for golf in Thailand. At last 12 members for the POY competition, two prospective new members Kai & Dave and one past member Steve who incidently had a round that would have won the day but we still can’t talk him into rejoining the club. It was nice to see the ladies joining in and they all seemed to enjoy the day so we hope to see them back again. The outright winner today was Christian Friis with 44 points, next came Shaun Stewart with 34 points and then a tie with Barry Ochitwa & Keith Freeman with 32 points.\n\nWell done everyone and hope to see you all again next week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0522","type":"game","date":"2016-06-29","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 29.06.16","text":"9 golfers showed up today which was a good turnout considering the weather leaving chiangmai did not look promising. However after a few holes it turned out to be one of the best days for golf this summer. After many months it was nice to see Jay Jay and Garry Walker joining us.\n\nThey were the players to beat taking 1st and 2nd place.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0523","type":"game","date":"2016-06-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 29.06.16","text":"A lot of things happened today. First, after a lot of rain all night and a dry morning it started again to rain just 15 minutes before our first Tee Off, we were told by the starter that by 8 am it would stop. Much to our surprise it stopped only at 08:15. We have to have serious talk to the starter on Friday. Anyway, all this did not deter a total of 25 players to come out today for a Stableford competition. And it turned out to be a special one.\n\nWith 37 points in third place Ken Nalder with a 3rd round at 75 Gross, in 2nd place Adam Jackson with a 38 points and a 76 Gross.\n\nAll of this was no match for todays Winner with 43 points and an incredible Gross 69 – Nigel Stubbs. Well done Nigel and Congrats to all todays Winners.\n\nNigel’s round translates into the lowest round recorded for the CMSG. A truly special day for Nigel and we wish for him to keep this form.\n\nFrank","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0521","type":"game","date":"2016-06-27","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 27.06.16","text":"Another good turn out at Lanna this Monday as (19) members all arriving on time to tee-off course #1 for a stableford competition. Today the weather was slightly overcast most of the day, and even with the high humidity, was a weather wise ideal day for a round of golf. Prior to reporting the scores there appeared to be more interest in a couple of caddies (#206 and 299 for example) than having a decent playing round of golf. It just goes to show most of our members are never too old to appreciate attractive young people.\n\nToday we had a tie for 1st place with (38) points each being shared by Barry Ochitwa and Terry Redding. It appears that from his first place score Terry Redding did maintain more focus on his golf game than his caddy (at times that is!) Coming in 2nd place today was Lennart Larrson posting a respectable score of (36) points. Last but not least, we had a tie for 3rd place with (35) points being shared by Keith Freeman and Barry Ralston.\n\nCongratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nNext Monday ( July 4th) Mr. Keith Freeman starts his relm as the new Lanna Captain.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0519","type":"game","date":"2016-06-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.06.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n26/6/16\n\nHello again! Now we are closer to my usual modus oporandi. Only Sunday afternoon and Friday’s report is in the books.\n\nBig turnout at Mae Jo this Friday. 29 members and 4 guests, Wayne, Ian, Eric and Roger (all Kuzie sponsored ) came out.\n\n2 items- welcome back Jomo McDermott who was away in Hong Kong for the Thai hot season and bon voyage (again!!) to our own handicapper, Prince Harry of Angeles City.\n\n#17 was conquered by Jeff Crosthwaite and thanks to Jack Cooper can now bring his own sticky paper to the Caddy Shack (see 17/6/16/report).\n\nThere was some pretty good overall scoring today ( Hey, I even had 18 points).\n\nTying for 4th place with 37 points were Steve Borge and Ken Nalder.\n\nTaking 2nd alone was the host of Thailand, Kuzie, with 38 points!\n\nAnd after a 2 week absence from Mae Jo, Barry Ralson posted 40 points to taketoday’s comp.\n\nWell done, All. See you next Wednesday if my shrink gets me some good meds!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0520","type":"game","date":"2016-06-24","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 24.06.16","text":"Once again we just fell short of the required number of golfers for the player of the year with 11 members and one ex member and one prospective new member in the Mix for today and with ‘H’ visiting for drinks after the game on one of his regular breaks from working for a living in Oz which he tells us is bloody wet and cold at the moment.\n\nAs is normal these days it was hot and humid out there but the course is still in lovely condition with just a few of the greens being cored and sanded. The winner in a stableford competition today was Brian Heuston with 39 points and tied for second place was Camilla Dwyer and Keith Freeman with 35 points. We might also mention that Barry Ochitwa and Ralph Hamilton made a good showing and tied for third place with 34 points. Well played one and all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0517","type":"game","date":"2016-06-22","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 22.06.16t","text":"The course is now in excellent condition and as green as Ireland.Today 12 players attended ,including two guests who took first and second. Both have played before with us and Dave Beck won with Steve Jepson a close second. They shared the Smiley Haddon Fund 3 too.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0518","type":"game","date":"2016-06-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.06.16","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\n26/6/16\n\nBurnout Mike here again ( see 15/6/16 report). 21 members came out for the above referenced comp and since this post is being written posthumously (pardon the pun), it appears that Brian Heuston and his wife Camilla Dwyer are on a roll (see North Hill report 24/6).\n\nTaking the front nine with 20 points apiece were Jack Kuzina and Silvan Schwarz.\n\nWinning the back comfortably with 23 points was Camilla and posting his 1st of what may be many wins was Brian with 41 points.\n\nNo birdies on #17 and since Jack Cooper left the prize in the pool, some lucky golfer has a shot at 700 big ones. I wonder who it will be?\n\nBurnout OUT!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0516","type":"game","date":"2016-06-20","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 20.06.16","text":"Stableford Nassau\n\nThis Monday we had (18) members showing up at Lanna for a Stableford Nassau competition on course 1 and 2.We teed of on time (8:20 AM) under cloudy skies and extremely hot and humid conditions. As the round progressed the clouds gave way to sun-shine for most of the back nine holes making the conditions appear to be somewhat hotter.\n\nWith the first group completing their respective round in (4) hours all the remaining groups also completed thier rounds in 4 hours +/- 10 minutes\n\nRelative to the results Gary Walker was the overall winner posting a blistering round of (44) points. It is of everyone’s position that the new Gary look ( short hair and almost beardless ) resulted in lightening his load and subsequently having great results. Winning the front nine with (20) points was Keith Freeman and Ashley posting a fantastic back nine of (21) points.\n\nHats off to today’s winners and we look forward to seeing everyone back at Lanna next Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0514","type":"game","date":"2016-06-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.06.16","text":"Today’s format was been announced as a special Stableford but captain Mike called handicapper Harry to ask to cover for him because he was “not feeling well”???\n\nSo we had 22 players with 2 guest and we welcomed back John Laidley who paid his dues for 2016 and put his 100 Baht in after I put in his score. He’s a real nice guy!\n\nTied for third place were Frank and Lennart with 35 points, second Steve coming in with 38 points and today’s winner was Mister Kuzie with 39 points. Well done guys and see you next week.\n\nDuring lunch Jeff Crostwhaite felt disturbed by the flies around his food and after 45 minutes applying his Thai language he was able to get some “sticky paper” which was supposed to solve his fly problem. However it was clear that the flies did prefer his food over the “sticky paper”. He tried some modifications and additional “treats” to entice the flies but the result was rather disappointing (see photo below}","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0515","type":"game","date":"2016-06-17","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 17.06.16","text":"We appeared to be the only ones on the course today for a stableford competition in hot and humid conditions. Only 9 in the competition, no doubt due to the big event yesterday at Royal and congratulations to all the CMSG team on their win. As soon as we get sufficient numbers turning out we will have a different event such as stableford nassau, hopefully in the near future. Maybe even a stroke event as requested by Ashley. The manager has taken our advice regarding the future printing of score cards. Todays event was won by Peter (Smiley) Haddon and Christian Friis both having 33 points and Shaun Stewart came in next with 31 points. Well done guys. Brian and Camilla both completed their cards for handicap today and we look forward to seeing them in the winners circle in coming weeks. The captain fell down on the job and forgot to take a photo so have posted an old one.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0513","type":"game","date":"2016-06-16","venue":"Royal Chiang Mai","heading":"Chiang Mai Cup, 16.06.16","text":"The CMSG won the Chiang Mai Cup back. Congratulations also to Jack Cooper for his Hole in One today at Royal.\n\nFor more details click here","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0511","type":"game","date":"2016-06-15","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 15.06.16","text":"Great day today with the weather and the course condition.We’ve never seen the course greener although the speed of the greens was not consistent.\n\n12 players today including 2 guests and almost everybody played to their regular standard except RALPH HAMILTON who easily beat everyone including Ashley Kim, despite Ashley having 9 pars!\n\nBoth had their Nomads handicaps cut but there was no need for that abuse Ashley,I was only doing my job!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0512","type":"game","date":"2016-06-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.06.16","text":"STABLEFORD,\n\n26/6/16\n\nIf you are reading this report then my apologies to you for the wait. Just been suffering from a continuing bout of golf burn out.\n\nThere was a fairly strong turn out of 16 members and 2 guests, Peter and Kevin, for the day before the Chiang Mai Cup including a couple of turn coat Sanuk Sabai members.\n\nWe also welcomed a new member today. George Appleton joined our ranks and posted his first handicap scorecard.\n\nNo birdie on #17 this day.\n\nFinishing 3rd alone was one of the turncoats, Graham Adams with 36 points.\n\nPlacing 2nd with 37 points was the always loyal, Yung Beece.\n\nAnd thankfully a founding father of CMSG took 1st prize with a strong 38 stableford points, Ric Cameron.\n\nCheers!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0510","type":"game","date":"2016-06-13","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 13.06.16","text":"Todays format was Stableford and a total of 18 members turned up. We welcome at Lanna Brian and Camilla who joined last week at North Hill.\n\nWe had 75% Cloud Cover during the morning with a few drops towards the end of the round. What made todays round even better was a 3 to 8 knots wind which helped the temperature to stay below 30 Celsius. Sadly to say that the Scores stayed on the cooler side as well.\n\na 2 way tie for third place with 33 points was Garry Walker and Lennart Larsson, a three way tie for second place with 34 points were Julian Wing, Ashley Kim-Sing and Allan Gariano. The lone Winner with 35 points was Keith Freeman who appears to be in the picture at every venue.\n\nWell done and congratulation to all Winners today. See you all next Monday for a Stableford Nassau.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0509","type":"game","date":"2016-06-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.06.16","text":"Stableford\n\nAnother warm day at Mae Jo as 18 members showed up to play in today’s stableford comp. Scoring was above average with one notable exception. 4 players tied for 3rd with 34 points but were beaten by 1 point by Jomo MacDermott who finished all alone in 2nd place with 35 points (good math!).\n\nBut no one in the field had a snowball’s chance at 1st place today as Michael Kuzmich posted an exceptional 44 points to lap us all. Well done, Kuzie!\n\nDespite the overall good scoring, no birdies were posted on #3 and #13 so the kitty continues to grow.\n\nCome on out next Wednesday for a 2 man better ball stableford event and take a shot at the pool.\n\nHave a great weekend!\n\nCheers!\n\nMY APOLOGIES. NO PHOTO TODAY.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0506","type":"game","date":"2016-06-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.06.16","text":"With heavy overcast and eventually a down pour lasting about 15 minutes during our todays Stableford Competition brave 19 Members battled for the fasted way back into the dry 19th office.\n\nJeff Crostwhaite invented a new way to cool his Chicken Wings so he can eat faster.\n\nAs per todays scoring, we had a 3 way tie for 3rd place with 34 points between Nigel Stubbs, Jeff Crostwhaite and Diane Mayo (welcome back Diane), in second place alone was Yung Beece with 35 points and todays Winner was Frank Schwarz with 37 points.\n\nCongratulation to todays Winners.\n\nNext week we will be playing on Wednesday a “New Game” introduced by our Captain Mike who will be back well rested and ready to go.\n\nEveryone, have a great weekend.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0507","type":"game","date":"2016-06-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.06.16","text":"MATCH PLAY VS. PAR\n\n13 members and one guest came out this morning to challenge old man par at Mae Jo today and only the 2 studs pictured below were able to accomplish that feat. So, even though Harry tossed out Graham’s card thinking it was his own, it was agreed by those in attendance that today’s 1st place and only prize would be shared by Nigel Stubbs and Graham Adams, both with +3.\n\nWell done, gentlemen!\n\nNo birdies on the designated holes so the pot continues to grow for #3 and #13.\n\nSee you Friday for a straight Stableford Comp. PROMISE!!!\n\nNigel & Graham","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0508","type":"game","date":"2016-06-10","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 10.06.16","text":"There were 11 members and one guest at North Hill today. Cloudy skies made temperatures more acceptable to the majority and with the back nine holes being renumbered and some indexes changed it was going to be an interesting round. Some greens were still showing signs of the recent coring and sanding as well. Highlight of the day was when two members of the same group birdied the 12th par 5 index 4 but there were still some grumbles from a few who lost 6/7 balls. Anyway, all that aside, the winner on the day was Shaun Stewart with 37pts followed by Keith Freeman with 32pts and Christian Friis with 31pts. Verdict of the majority in attendance was that the renumbered holes are an improvement to the course.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0505","type":"game","date":"2016-06-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.06.16","text":"23 players joined today’s Stroke-play event, 22 members and Jomo’s guest. From the 22 members, 21 submitted their scorecard. The weather was pretty nice with a mostly covered sky. Pace of play was very good and we gathered at the Caddy shack for a drink.\n\nTied for second with a 72 net came Silvan Schwarz and Julian Wing, who collected once again points for the PoY standing. First on his own came the Flying Dutchman Rob Grootenhuijs shooting a beautiful 68 net. Congratulations to the winners and see you all Friday for another Stableford round of Golf.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0504","type":"game","date":"2016-06-06","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 06.06.16","text":"13 members joined todays Strokeplay event on Course 3 and 1. The temperature was certainly nice but the humidity was quiet high. Nevertheless the Golf Course was literally empty and none of our groups were held up and we all finished well under 4 hours.\n\nDue to an Handicap mistake (Captains fault) we have one member in the picture which did not come in under the first 3.\n\nTied for 3rd place with a Net of 77 was Peter Brown, in 2nd with a net 76 was Steven Bjorge and the Winner of todays competition was with a net 72 Garry Walker.\n\nCongratulation to all Winners.\n\nNet week we will be back with a Stableford competition on Course 1 and 2","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0502","type":"game","date":"2016-06-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.06.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n22 members, one guest and another new member posting his 3rd score with CMSG came out to Mae Jo to make it an even 6 four balls going off #1 and #10 under overcast skies and a comfortable 27 degrees.\n\n#17 held on for the restart so the prize doubles for next Wednesday’s comp.\n\nA record of sorts was probably accomplished today as yours’ truly posted a legitimate 9 point card. Society historians have been enlisted and we will confirm this record at a later date. Oh!!! Happy Days!!!\n\nBut on a more positive note, Adam Jackson took 4th place alone with 34 points. Stuart Duncan, perhaps affected by my play, still managed 35 points to take 3rd place.\n\nAnd today’s co champions were Nigel Stubbs and Jack Cooper who thankfully started on the opposite nine and did not have to witness any of my carnage to record 36 points apiece for top honors.\n\nOff to Nakhon Thai next week so I leave you in the more capable hands of Harry and Frank. See you on the 15th if I can stay away from sharp objects!!\n\nCheers!\n\nP.S. Please check the website for the Chiang Mai Cup and sign up to play. We need at least 7 more to participate. THANKS!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0503","type":"game","date":"2016-06-03","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 03.06.16","text":"There were 11 members, one ex member and one guest lined up for a start in very humid conditions. We welcome two new members Camilla Dwyer & Brian Heuston to the CMSG club and to the North Hill membership who are in the process of submitting the required cards for handicap. A change of course layout for next week, they will be moving the 10th tee back to its original position (replacing existing tee 14) making it less of a walk from hole 9. Have to wait and see if they actually change the score cards. Also they have begun to core and sand the greens mostly after our round so should be reasonable by next week.\n\nAnyway the winners today in third place was Graham Adams with 31 pts, Keith Freeman coming in second with 34 points even though he lost multiple balls and countered with the occasional birdie, but the overall winner and the only one playing better than handicap was Laurence Nahlik with 37 pts.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0500","type":"game","date":"2016-06-01","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 01.06.16","text":"Today was cooler than recent weeks resulting in 8 players. If the cooler weather continues I’m sure our numbers will increase.\n\nThe course was twice as green as recent weeks andif the maintenance crew learn to water at night this course will be one of the best in Chiang Mai.\n\n7 members played plus one guest and the winner was Gary Cooke.\n\nWell done Gaz.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0501","type":"game","date":"2016-06-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.06.16","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\n2/6/16\n\nGood evening. 20 members and one special guest, Tom Prouty, came out yesterday to Mae Jo under partly cloudy skies for the day’s competition.\n\nLift, clean and place was declared as the recent welcome rain has finally semi saturated the course. Thank goodness!\n\n#17 did not last too long as the month’s birdie hole as Andy Galwey made a 2 to take the modest prize. Pot restarts tomorrow and #17 will remain designated hole a while longer.\n\nAndy and Adam Jackson took front nine honors with 20 points apiece and a trio (Steve Borge, Yung Beece & Julian Wing) tied for back nine honors with 18 points.\n\nAnd picking the wrong day to take the overall prize with so many also-rans to award was Frank Schwarz with a very solid 38 points.\n\nCongratulations to all of the day’s winners.\n\nCheers!\n\nAdam, Kim Yung B, Frank, Andy, Julian\n\nJulian hit is ball in the water-hazard on Hole no.2 but he cleared the hazard and the ball rolled back in. Then he tried to hit his ball from the mud area in the hazard but failed and the ball went in further into the hazard. In this case he could have gone back to the spot where he originally played from, hitting his 4th shot or drop a ball within two club length of the spot (reference point) where the ball last crossed the lateral water-hazard also hitting is 4th shot. This reference point never goes away until your ball actually leaves the water hazard again as a result of a stroke. He made a 5 for 1 point!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0499","type":"game","date":"2016-05-30","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 30.05.16","text":"Under rain threatening clouds 13 members came out today for a Stableford competition. We were able to start at 08:00 am and all groups finished under or around 4 hours without any rain with an overall nice temperature.\n\nIn 3rd place with 34 points came in Yukio Doi and tied for the Win with 36 Stableford points were Steve Bjorge and Garry Walker.\n\nCongrats to all Winners, next week we have our monthly Stroke Event on Course 3 and 1.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0497","type":"game","date":"2016-05-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.05.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n28/5/16\n\nA FIELD OF 27 MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN MAY’S FINAL MAE JO STABLEFORD COMP. UNDER THE SAME WARM CONDITIONS OUR SOUTHERLY BRETHREN AT NORTH HILL EXPERIENCED. ( NEVER UNDERSTOOD THE NORTH IN NORTH HILL, DO YOU? )\n\nANYWAY, #17 AGAIN WENT UNCLAIMED AND ITS’ PRIZE WILL AGAIN GROW FOR JUNE.\n\nTHE COURSE BY THE WAY IS IN AS GOOD A CONDITION HAS IT HAS BEEN IN MANY MONTHS SO IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN OUT IN A WHILE TO MAE JO, NOW IS THE TIME TO REVISIT.\n\nFINISHING IN 4TH PLACE ALONE WITH 34 POINTS WAS BARRY RALSTON.\n\nIN A TIE FOR 2ND WITH 35 POINTS WERE GARY COOKE AND SILVAN SCHWARZ.\n\nAND TAKING THE TOP PRIZE IN 1ST PLACE WAS THE EASTERN HEMISPHERE’S FREQUENT FLYER CHAMP, CRAIG MORRISS, WITH THE ONLY OVER EQUAL SCORE OF THE DAY WITH 37 POINTS. WELL DONE, CRAIG!\n\nENJOY THE REMAINDER OF YOUR WEEK’S END AND CHECK THE WEBSITE LATER FOR JUNE’S WEEKLY EVENTS CALENDAR.\n\nP.S. AGAIN MY APOLOGIES TO JEFF, BARRY AND KEITH FOR MY POOR PLAY AND EARLY EXIT!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0498","type":"game","date":"2016-05-27","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 27.05.16","text":"Only 7 members and 1 guest today for a Stableford round Once again it was very hot 4+ hours on the golf course and most suffered where it counts the most, in their score.\n\nThe winners today were Ashley and Keith Freeman with 33 points each.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0496","type":"game","date":"2016-05-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.05.16","text":"Stubby’s Stableford\n\n26/5/16\n\nUnder overcast skies, 25 members came out to Mae Jo for the always interesting modified Stableford event that Nigel Stubbs suggested over a year ago. In fact, Mr Stubby was also the day’s official score recorder post round and his findings were as follows:\n\nTying for 4th place with 43 points were Adam Jackson (pulling 6 clubs) and Yung Beece (pulling 9 ).\n\nAlso in a tie for 2nd place and pictured below were Lennart Larsen (pulling 11 clubs, WOW!) and Iain Craig (pulling 8 clubs) with 45 points each.\n\nBut proving that less is sometimes more, Andy Galwey took 1st place with 46 points and pulling a modest 7 clubs!!\n\nThe new birdie hole is now #17 after Jack Cooper took down #2 last week and it survived it’s first day so come on out tomorrow for the month’s last POY comp.\n\nCheers!\n\nP.S. PLEASE RECORD YOUR SCORES PROMPTLY AFTER EACH HOLE PERSONALLY!! NO CADDIE SCRIBES! YOUR CO OPERATION IN THE MATTER IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!\n\nLennart Iain","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0495","type":"game","date":"2016-05-23","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 23.05.16","text":"With much better weather condition 10 CMSG members joined today the Stableford format. Everyone arrived in time and we started 10 minutes ahead of our scheduled Tee time. Due to a rather slow 4 Thai four ball playing in front of us all three groups stayed close together and finished in around 4 1/2 hours.\n\nRegarding the scoring we had in 2nd place Lennart Larsson with 32 points and todays Winner with a respectable 41 points was Lawrence Nahlik.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0493","type":"game","date":"2016-05-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 20.05.16","text":"We had 18 players today and 17 finished their rounds. Unfortunately Andrew Galway dropped out because of back-pain.\n\nFirst place with 40 points came Jack Cooper. Tied for second were\n\nYoung and Kuzie with each 36 points and third with 35 points came Ken.\n\nThe second hole was birdied by Jack Cooper who took the kitty-box with 1100 Baht in it.\n\nNext week wednesday the format is Stubby Stableford.\n\nYoung Kuzie Jack.C Ken","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0494","type":"game","date":"2016-05-20","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 20.05.16","text":"Not sure if I am glad to be back in country or what, Bloody hot that is all I can say. Anyway not a bad turnout today after the big day out at Royal yesterday. We had just 8 members show up, one lady who was going fine until she threw a shoe and was out of the race and 7 guys most of whom started well but tired after the first nine holes. I think it is something to do with the heat, but no excuses as the course put on a special deal of 1300 baht for green fee/caddy fee/cart and 200 baht voucher. Why walk when you can ride in style, but I put on so much weight while away I need the exercise, I have to keep telling myself that anyway. Have I said it before, gee its hot. The course is in surprisingly good condition and a credit to the North Hill staff in these dry conditions. Anyway the course favourite was beaten today by Christian Friis with 34 points and Smiley Haddon had to settle for the runner up position. I would like to thank Keith for being the stand in captain while I was away and I am sure that everyone will agree that he did a fine job, so much so, that I think he will be lost without the captaincy and therefore should nominate to be captain out at Lanna, if not I will be glad to share the captaincy at NH with him. See some of you at Gymkhana Friends tomorrow or Lanna on Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0491","type":"game","date":"2016-05-18","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 18.05.16","text":"35 degrees Clesius today so the course was quiet again today. Six fearless stalwarts braved the heat but even the excitement of Ashley Kim’s win paled into insignificance when the caddy shack caught fire! Caddies running around like headless chickens and marshalls on it’s roof fighting the fire with buckets and hoses.\n\nVery entertaining but we can’t guarantee this every week.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0492","type":"game","date":"2016-05-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 18.05.16","text":"Today’s Stableford-Nassau game was attented by 15 members and 1 Guest (Ian). Welcome back Jack Cooper who has been back to England and brexited back to Chiang Mai 2 weeks ago after having survived the English food and the NHS.\n\nThe overall winner was Nigel Stubbs with 37 points. The front was won by Graham Adams with 20 points and we had a three way tied for Ric Cameron, Adrew Galway and Steve Bjorge. Well done guys.\n\nTomorrow we have our Away Game at Royal Chaing Mai. The format is Stableford. Please be there on time (8:15)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0490","type":"game","date":"2016-05-16","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 16.05.16","text":"After tonight’s rain it slightly cooled down and hopefully we will gradually see from now on the transition to the rainy season. Today’s format was Stableford/Nassau and we were pleased to have a turnout of 14 members. The front nine was shared by Allan, Joy, (Julian) and Gary Lyon with 18 points. The back nine was won by Lennart with 26 Points and the overall winner was Julian Wing with a stunning 42 points ( Kuzie en Nigel 😀 ). Another 2 members joined the Away game on Thursday, welcome Soren en Renee.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0488","type":"game","date":"2016-05-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 13.05.16","text":"Another good turn out as we had (19) members coming to Maejo to test their skills in a Stableford competition. This Friday was similar to the last 25 or so days with extremely high temperatures hovering around the 40 degree C range. Luckily, we had some light breezes that resulted in making the torrid temperatures more bearable.\n\nRelative to the results we had a tie for 3rd place being shared by Yung Beece and Anton Buijs both scoring (31) points. 2nd place today goes to Frank Schwarz posting a score of (33) points. Taking sole position of 1st place with (37) points was Robert (Rob) Green. Hats off to today’s winners!\n\nAt this juncture I would like to ask everyone to possibly have a little more patience with other members during these extremely hot conditions. These temperatures will result in a little slower play than the norm and subsequently when waiting for a group in front to put out may seem like an eternity. Today some of the groups completed their respective rounds in (4) hour or less and in these conditions is quite fast. Lets not forget the high season when it takes us more than 4-1/2 hours to complete our round.\n\nLastly, we welcome back Gary Cooke who will again be playing with us on a regular basis.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0489","type":"game","date":"2016-05-13","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 13.05.16","text":"Some found today hot and some didn’t. Those that didn’t were the ones who availed themselves of the 1100 Baht special (Green fee + Caddie Fee + Cart + 200 Baht voucher for Mix).\n\nI now wish that I had – hopefully they will have the same deal next week.\n\nThere were 12 members today and 1 guest so there were 4 groups and it was a quick round – for the first 3 groups anyway. Lennart and Soron shared 3rd place with 34 points. Ralph was 2nd with 38 points and the winner was Christian with 41 points.\n\nSee you all next week, when captain Garry should be back.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0486","type":"game","date":"2016-05-11","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 11.05.16","text":"Another ferociously hot day on the course but due to watering it’s improving every week.\n\nJust 7 keen players today and almost all gave the course a run for for the money.\n\nHad to have a recount when it was discovered Smiley hadn’t won but eventually Ashley Kim Sing and Terry Redding\n\nreceived the nod. As soon as the heatwave breaks I recommend members come back to enjoy this excellent layout and the friendliest staff of any course in Chiang Mai.\n\nTerry Redding","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0487","type":"game","date":"2016-05-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.05.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n12/5/16\n\n15 MEMBERS & 2 GUESTS, IAN & JURGEN, BRAVED THE HOT CONDITIONS AT MAE JO FOR ANOTHER STABLEFORD COMP.\n\n#2 AGAIN SURVIVED ANOTHER ROUND WITH THE FAR BACK PIN LOCATION SO THE PRIZE FOR FRIDAY HAS NOW REACHED FREE ROUND PROPORTIONS.\n\nSOME VERY STRONG SCORES WERE POSTED STARTING WITH THE DAY’S 4TH PLACE FINISHER, FRANK SCHWARZ WHO MANAGED 40 POINTS.\n\nTAKING EQUAL 2ND WERE DAILY COMBATANTS, MICHAEL KUZMICH AND NIGEL STUBBS, WITH 41 POINTS!\n\nAND NOW ONLY GETTING 2 POPS ON #15 , WAS KENNY JONES WITH THE DAY’S BEST AT 43 POINTS.\n\nCOME ON OUT FRIDAY AND JOIN HARRY AND THE GANG AS YOURS’ TRULY BEGINS A MUCH NEEDED 2 WEEK BREAK FROM THIS GAME WE LOVE & HATE!\n\nSEE YOU AGAIN ON THE 25TH OF THIS MONTH!\n\nCHEERS!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0485","type":"game","date":"2016-05-09","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 09.05.16","text":"Only 10 members joined the Stableford competition today. All groups made it around in good times as the Golf Course was rather empty. It may be the fact that it is pretty warm or that members are just taking a break but numbers are down on all venues.\n\nRemember to make your participation known for next weeks Away Game @ Royal Chiang Mai. Only Baht 900 including Caddy.\n\nSo for todays Winners, in second place with a good 35 points was Gary Lyon and yet again and seemingly in good form in first place with 40 points was Lawrence Nahlik.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0483","type":"game","date":"2016-05-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.05.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nWITH SOME DEBRIS FROM YESTERDAY’S HAIL STORM STILL ON SOME OF THE FAIRWAYS, LIFT, CLEAN AND PLACE WAS INSTITUTED BY YOURS’ TRULY. SO, 23 MEMBERS WITH BALLS IN HAND MADE IT AROUND MAE JO IN TIMES VARYING FROM 3.5 HOURS TO 4.5 HOURS. APPARENTLY CARRYING YOUR BALLS HAS DIFFERENT EFFECTS ON DIFFERENT FOLKS AND WE WILL LEAVE IT AT THAT.\n\nWE HAD A 3 WAY TIE FOR 4TH PLACE AT 37 POINTS- JEFF CROSTHWAITE, KEITH TAYLOR & STEVE BORGE.\n\nTYING FOR 2ND PLACE WAS JOOP SCHILLEMANNS AND KEN NALDER (74 OFF THE STICK) WITH 38 POINTS.\n\nAND TODAY’S VICTOR WITH 39 POINTS WAS BIG RIC CAMERON! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!\n\nALSO, THE BIRDIE PRIZE DOUBLED TO 6 AS JEFF AND STEVE MADE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY.\n\nIN ADDITION, WE SAY GOODBYE TO GERRY BRIMACOMBE AS HE AGAIN RETURNS TO THE FROZEN NORTH OF EDMONTON, ALBERTA.\n\nCHEERS AND ENJOY YOUR WEEK’S END!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0484","type":"game","date":"2016-05-06","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 06.05.16","text":"Another hot and sticky day at North Hill where 11 members and 1 guest played in 3 groups. The course was empty as usual so there were no hold-ups and most people finished in just over 4 hours.\n\nThird place was awarded to Lawrence Nahlik with 33 points, and second place went to Smiley with 37 points.Overall winner was Keith Freeman who surprisingly needed only one golf ball for the round to score 38 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0481","type":"game","date":"2016-05-04","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 04.05.16","text":"The course is 100 percent improved over last week following extensive watering. Not only the greens were green but fairways too.\n\nOnly 6 players this week but all enjoyed the day and scores were very similar. The Smiley fund went as usual to Smiley who must be well on the way to replacing his house.\n\nHope to see more members and guests next week now the course is nearly back to normal.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0482","type":"game","date":"2016-05-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.05.16","text":"NET STROKE PLAY\n\n5/5/16\n\n22 members came out to Mae Jo for individual net stroke play. Remember, you have to finish every hole in this format to be considered for this comp. KUZIE!\n\nThank goodness no one birdied #2 as I forgot my envelope. So that prize grows for tomorrow’s stableford comp.\n\nPlay took just over 4 hours as this format, despite Kuzie’s attempts to speed up the pace, generally take a few minutes extra to complete.\n\nTaking 3rd place with net 73 was Bob Green.\n\nShooting a one under net 71 and good for 2nd was Nigel Stubbs.\n\nAnd coming in with a solid 3 under net 69 was Kenny Jones including a great bogey save of what should have been a disaster on #5. Well done!\n\nCongrats to the days victors!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0480","type":"game","date":"2016-05-02","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 02.05.16","text":"Today we had (8) members participating in a stroke play competition on course (3) racetrack and course 1. We all were under the impression that the low numbers today was the result of many members thinking the course was closed based on it being a Thai holiday (Labor Day). Concerning Monday closing dates, I requested from the Office staff at Lanna what days will the course be closed for the remainder of the year (2016). I was advised that they did not know at this time but stated the course we be open for each Monday in May 2016. Upon hopefully getting official and additional information on what Mondays the course will be closed will then be posted on our web site.\n\nGetting back to the results it was announced that there was a 4-way tie for 1st place with a Net score of (75) being shared by Barry Ochitwa, Barry Ralston, Lawrence Nahlik & Kim Stogner. This announcement was based on actual score cards submitted as acting captain Jack computer had a low battery. Upon updating the scores into our handicap system it was revealed that Barry Ochitwa scored a net 74 therefore resulting in Barry taking 1st place honors. The error was the result Barry’s handicap being (27) not the (26) noted on his score card. Another confirmation on how well our system works. Sorry about that Barry – I will ask Lawrence, Kim, and Barry Ralston to give you 100 baht each. Good luck in getting the money back as one might state you will get your money when “Hell Freezes Over”!\n\nIn closing, congratulations to today’s winners especially Barry Ochitwa! I will personally buy Barry a cold beer for this inadvertent result.\n\nNo Photo Today!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0478","type":"game","date":"2016-04-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo, 29.04.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n30/4/16\n\n24 members, including new member, Bob Scheldrick, came out to Mae Jo for the month’s final stableford comp. 5 of the 6 four balls completed play in just under 4 hours. Reportedly, the 6th group was just spending a little extra quality time with their birthday boy host, Julian Wing. Pretty thoughtful of them when you consider it!\n\nNo one made a 2 on #2 so it will remain the birdie hole for May for a while longer.\n\nTying for 4th place today was one of the birthday celebrants, Lawrence Nalik, and Anton Bujiis with 37 points.\n\nOne point out of 1st place and tying for 2nd place were Ken Nalder and Nigel Stubbs with 38 points.\n\nBut edging them out with an early birdie on #13 was Dao Beece with 39 points!!!\n\nCongratulations to all and have great week’s end. May’s schedule will be up later this week end!\n\nCheers!\n\nANTON, KEN, DAO & NIGEL","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0479","type":"game","date":"2016-04-29","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 29.04.16","text":"Another small group on a slightly cooler day. Again Smiley prevailed with 33 points and took home the money.\n\nSmiley","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0477","type":"game","date":"2016-04-27","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 27.04.16","text":"Another very hot day so conseqently very few golfers on the course apart from our 9 CMSG players.\n\nThe greens were very good and with watering the fairways are improving every week.\n\nWe welcomed Jack Kuzina for his first NOMADS game with us and he rose to the occasion with the winning score.\n\n27.04.2016 – Inthanon\n\nCongratulations Jack.\n\nLanna, 25.o4.16\n\nThis Monday we had (12) members participating in our weekly Stableford event. Everyone arrived on time and we had an earlier than usual tee-off as the starter let us off a 8:00 am. Today’s round was on the slow side as it took approximately 4-1/2 hours to complete our round. It seemed longer due to the sweltering heat with temperatures hovering between 38-40 degrees C.\n\nRelative to the winners Lawrence Nahlik took 1st place honors posting a score of 37 points. We had a tie for 2nd place with 34 points being shared by Peter Brown and Ashley Kim Sing. 3rd place goes to Barry Ralston with 31 points. Hats off to today’s winners!\n\nPeter, Barry, Lawrence, Ashley","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0476","type":"game","date":"2016-04-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo, 22.04.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n4/25/16\n\nSorry for the extra tardy report. CRASH!!! Freak’n DELL!! Can’t wait for my Mac Air book!!\n\nAnyways, 20 members came out Friday even with some playing in Thursday’s away game. Nice turn out.\n\n#2 survived so the pot doubles for this Friday’s final comp for April. NO PLAY THIS WEDNESDAY AT MAE JO ( INTHANON IS AVAILABLE, SEE WEEKLY EVENTS CALENDAR).\n\nTaking 3rd place with 37 points right out of his sick bed was Gerry Brimacombe.\n\nFinishing 2nd with 38 points was Anton Bujiis and the winner of the day’s comp was Ken Nalder with a solid 40 point performance.\n\nSee you all this coming Friday!\n\nCheers.\n\nGERRY & ANTON\n\nMISSING-KEN ( QUIETLY LEFT AFTER HALF FINISHING PEPSI!!)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0475","type":"game","date":"2016-04-21","venue":"Gassan","heading":"Gassan Legacy, 21.04.16 Away Game (Scramble)","text":"(31) members all arrived on schedule to kick off our first ever “Scramble Event” with teams being formed based on handicap flights comprising of A,B, C, and D handicaps members. The main reason for this flight arrangement was to attempt to level the field where previously a team of low (long ball hitters) handicap players usually won past scramble events.. Based on the results it appears that this format created a more even field of teams with the overall results confirming this concept.\n\nPrior to listing the winners it should be noted that the course was in excellent condition with green fairways and fantastic, but sometimes difficult, greens. In addition, and par for this course, the numerous water hazards consumed more than their fair share of golf balls. Also, we teed off on schedule with most of the teams completing their respective rounds under (4) hours on a extremely hot day.\n\nRelative to the results we had a (2) way tie for 1st place with a net score of 52 being shared by the following teams:\n\nTeam of – Peter Hadden, Ralph Hamilton, Soren Neilsen, Barry Ralston Gross 69 Net 52 (Handicap 17) This team had (5) birdies on the back nine posting a score of net 30 on the finishing round.\n\nTeam of – Rob Grootenhuijs, Pranne A Buckley, Jim Catterson, Roengrudee Gross 69 Net 52 (Handicap 17) This team was considered the dark horse favorites as they all played off the forward tees and true to form they shared 1st place honors.\n\nWe also had a tie for 2nd place with a net score of 53 being shared by the following teams:\n\nTeam of Michael Kuzmich , Ric Cameron, Christian Friss, Diane Mayo Gross 70 net 53 (Handicap 17) This team had a great outcome posting a 3 under par on the front nine and 1 over on the back nine.\n\nTeam of Jerry Buckley, Darrell Pinney, Andrew Galway, Jack Kuzina Gross 68 Net 53 (Handicap 15) Some members of the above team wanted the rules revised to base the winners on overall gross scores but their argument carried little to no weight!\n\nHat off to all of today’s winners in addition to all the members who supported this event.\n\nPrior to ending this report all the members would like to extend best wishes and a speedy recovery to Roscoe Butler who severely injured his neck as a result of a fall. Roscoe is now recovering at home after surgery, to repair the damage. On the bright side it is being reported that Roscoe should have a full recovery and be able to play golf again in approx. (6) months time. Again take care and get well soon!\n\nIn closing, thank you again to all the members who supported this event!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0474","type":"game","date":"2016-04-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo, 20.04.16","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\n20 members came out to Mae Jo for an under 40 degree round of golf. We welcome back Harry Nieuwland from his Philippines sojourn!\n\n#2 fell to Thomas Rowand, however, he failed to drop by the caddie shack so the prize was rolled into the days regular event. Sorry, Tom. Prize starts over this Friday.\n\nWinning the front nine with an impressive 22 points was Jeff Crosthwaite.\n\nThere was a 3 way tie for back nine honors and with the pot being bolstered by Tom’s absence, Jim Hopkins, Lennart Larsen and Graham Adams posted 19 points each to offset their caddie shack check bins.\n\nAnd once again with great handicap management, Andy Galwey took the overall comp with 37 points.\n\nSee most of you again tomorrow for this month’s away game at Gassan Legacy.\n\nIf not, then come on out Friday for a straight stableford.\n\nCheers!\n\nLENNART, JEFF, ANDY, GRAHAM & JIM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0472","type":"game","date":"2016-04-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.04.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nON AN OTHERWISE EMPTY GOLF COURSE, 6 HARDY MEMBERS WISHING TO STAY DRY CAME OUT TO MAE JO ON THE FINAL DAY OF SONGKRAN. GOOD LUCK WITH THAT IN THIS HEAT!\n\nPLAY WAS COMPLETED IN 3.5 HOURS AS A RESULT WITH 2 THREE BALLS COMPETING.\n\nFINISHING 2ND WITH 35 POINTS WAS ACTING CAPTAIN, NIGEL STUBBS AND WINNING THE MODEST GRAND PRIZE IN 1ST PLACE WAS STUART DUNCAN WITH 39 POINTS.\n\nWISH THE CHIANG MAI SIDE GOOD LUCK IN THE PISSHEADS FINALS TOMORROW AT ROYAL. ALL SQUARE AT 6 AFTER THE FIRST 2 ROUNDS.\n\nENJOY YOUR WEEK’S END!\n\nTHE SONGKRAN SIX","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0473","type":"game","date":"2016-04-15","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 15.04.16","text":"A small turnout during Songkran and a hot day. Nachaya Suwannakat took first with 34 points and second was shared by Nok and Lawrence.\n\nCongratulations","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0471","type":"game","date":"2016-04-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.04.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n8 PLAYERS CAME OUT TODAY UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYES OF ACTING CAPTAINS, NIGEL STUBBS AND RIC CAMERON. DESPITE THE HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS, IT WAS REPORTED THAT PLAY WAS COMPLETED IN 4 HOURS.\n\nNO PLAYER OF THE YEAR POINTS COULD BE AWARDED DUE TO THE DARTH OF MEMBERS PRESENT BUT , CURRENT POY LEADER, JULIAN WING, LED THE WAY WITH 34 POINTS CLOSELY FOLLOWED BY NIGEL WITH 33 POINTS.\n\nWELL I AM OFF TO GASSAN KUNTAN FOR ROUND 2 OF THE PISSHEADS AND WILL SEE YOU ALL FRIDAY FOR ANOTHER STABLEFORD COMP.\n\nCHEERS","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0470","type":"game","date":"2016-04-11","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 11.04.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n12/4/16\n\n13 members came out to Lanna as Songkran week kicks off here in Chiang Mai and I am here to tell you that it is freak’n hot!\n\nBut with 3 three balls and 1 four ball the boys and girls ( Joy and Noi ) all got around in just under 4 hours as the heat & holiday week saw an overall low turnout for Sports Day.\n\nTying for 3rd place with 35 points were the taxi twins, Barry Ralston & Jeff Dwyer.\n\nAlone in 2nd place with an even 36 points was Lennart Larsen and taking 1st place by a comfortable margin with a consistent 20 points a side for a total of 40 was Peter Brown.\n\nWe also say goodbye to Howard Aspin this week. Bon Voyage, Howard!\n\nEnjoy your Songkran celebrations this week and play at Lanna will resume next Monday with a stableford nassau comp. managed by acting captain, Prince Harry Nieuwland, who returns from his adopted home of the Philipines on Sunday.\n\nCheers.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0468","type":"game","date":"2016-04-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.04.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n9/4/16\n\nWHERE TO START? I SUPPOSE THE FIRST PLACE IS YUNG BEECE’S TAMING OF HOLE #9 WITH A FINE BIRDIE 3 TO FINALLY TAKE THE POOL AFTER 14 ATTEMPTS BY THE MEMBERS WHO PLAY MAE JO. WELL DONE, YUNG! #2 WILL BE THE BIRDIE HOLE STARTING NEXT WEDNESDAY WHEN NIGEL STUBBS AND RIC CAMERON ARE YOUR ACTING CAPTAINS.\n\nWE ALSO WELCOME BACK TWO MEMBERS, STUART LECKIE AND DAVID RICKARD.\n\nAS FAR AS THE DAY’S COMP IS CONCERNED, THERE WERE SOME PRETTY STRONG PERFORMANCES AMONG THE DAY’S 22 PARTICIPANTS.\n\nPLACING 4TH WITH AN EVEN 36 POINTS WAS BARRY RALSTON.\n\nCOMING IN 2ND PLACE WE HAD A TIE AT 37 POINTS BY MICHAEL KUZMICH AND JEFF DWYER WHO HAS BEEN ON A RECENT TEAR.\n\nFINISHING 1ST WITH 39 POINTS DESPITE 2 WIPES WAS ANDY GALWEY!\n\nCONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!\n\nCOME OUT AND JOIN NIGEL AND RIC IF YOU ARE NOT PISS HEADING IT NEXT WEDNESDAY.\n\nCHEERS.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0469","type":"game","date":"2016-04-08","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 08.04.16","text":"Another hot steamy day at North Hill but a good turnout of 19 players (15 CMSG members and 4 guests – 3 of whom are in the process of joining and submitting cards for handicaps. We were allowed to use 1st and 10th tees to start.\n\nNo high scores today because we were all putting like Ernie Els at Auguster (for those who are not watching the Masters, he 6-putted to card a 9 on a par-4).\n\nAnyway, there was a 3-way tie for first place with 35 points (Rob Grootenhuijs, Roengrudee Chumarom, and Kim Anderson), and Christian Friis narrowly missed out to come second with 34 points.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0466","type":"game","date":"2016-04-06","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 06.04.16","text":"A pathetic turnout today, just 3 players, due mainly to Songkran. Lennart Larrsen outscored Ralph Hamilton and Terry Redding in a battle that went to the wire. The course was still dry but not as difficult to score as it appeared. Lennart and Terry played of the Yellow tees.\n\nPLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE SCORER’S ABSENSE NEXT WEDS,13th, THERE WILL BE NO NOMADS COMPETITION UNTIL THE 20th.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0467","type":"game","date":"2016-04-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.04.16","text":"NET STROKE PLAY\n\n7/4/16\n\n23 PLAYERS CAME OUT TO MAE JO INCLUDING GRAHAM ADAM’S MATES, JOHN AND JIM, WHO ARE IN TOWN FOR THE ANNUAL GYMKANNA CRICKET MATCHES BEING HELD THIS WEEK. GO OUT FOR THE AFTERNOON IF YOU HAVE THE TIME. WELL WORTH IT!\n\nSTILL NO BIRDIES ON #9. 14TH CHANCE COMING UP THIS FRIDAY!\n\nTHERE WAS SOME PRETTY GOOD SCORING UNDER INCREASINGLY WARMER CONDITIONS.\n\nTYING FOR 4TH PLACE WITH NET 72’S WERE GRAHAM AND DIANE MAYO.\n\nPLACING 2ND ALSO IN A TIE WERE GERRY BRIMACOMBE AND THE RELUCTANT BUT AFFABLE STUART DUNCAN.\n\nAND CONTINUING HIS TORRID PACE FOR POY HONORS ALTHOUGH THERE’S STILL A LONG WAYS TO GO, JULIAN WING SHOT 2 UNDER NET 70 FOR 1ST PLACE.\n\nHOPE TO SEE YOU FRIDAY FOR A STRAIGHT STABLEFORD COMP AND YET ANOTHER SHOT AT #9.\n\nCHEERS!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0465","type":"game","date":"2016-04-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 04.04.16","text":"STROKE PLAY\n\n5/4/16\n\n16 members and 1 guest came out to Lanna for net stroke play on the racetrack nine and course #1. But at the end only 14 cards were presented to yours’ truly. Perhaps Loy Kroh Road flu played a part!\n\nConditions on the racetrack nine were quite nice but course#1 continues to dry up even further with this continuing drought.\n\nScoring was reasonable and tying for 4th today with net 76’s were Gary Lyon and Nachaya (Wi) Suwannakat.\n\nFinishing 2nd alone with a net 72 was last week’s Inthanon Dapper Dan, Terry Redding.\n\nBut the round of the day was turned in by Jeff Dwyer who shot a blistering net 64 to take top honors.\n\nSee you next Monday as I complete my hat trick as acting captain when a straight stableford comp will be held on runways 1 & 2.\n\nCheers!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0463","type":"game","date":"2016-04-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.04.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nExactly 16 members showed up for today’s comp. A captain’s dream with 4-four balls off #1 at 7:55 a.m.\n\nThe first round of the month and still #9 remains unclaimed with a birdie!! You guys suck!!!\n\nThe prize now is the largest since we initiated this last year. Come on out next Wednesday for net stroke play and take another shot.\n\nSome good scoring happened again and tying for 3rd place with strong 38 point performances were Steve Bjorge and Julian Wing.\n\nTaking 1st place honors, also in a tie were Craig Morriss and our illustrious president, Jack Kuzina, with 40 points apiece.\n\nJack shot 40 off the stick on the back nine for 26 points to boot!\n\nWe also welcome Gino Wernikoff back after a 2 year lay off from CMSG!!\n\nHave a great week end and see you next week either at Lanna or Mae Jo.\n\nCheers!\n\nP.S. See weekly events calendar for April 13th. Play has been rescheduled as Ric Cameron and Nigel Stubbbs have stepped up to be Captains that day!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0464","type":"game","date":"2016-04-01","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 01.04.16","text":"Great day at North Hill today. Nine CMSG members on a pretty empty course so it was a quick round for the 3 groups. Scoring was a bit on the low side probably because of the hardened state of the greens and as usual lots of balls found water. Runner up was Keith Freeman with 31 points and the winner was Rob Grootenhuijs with 36 points.\n\nFor the month of April, North Hill has a promotion called “April Splash” (perhaps something to do with the number of balls we lose?). Members pay only 600 baht (green fee + caddie fee), and guests 800 baht. If anyone is interested in playing on Wednesday 6thApril at 8:30am please contact Keith Freeman.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0461","type":"game","date":"2016-03-30","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 30.03.16","text":"Considering the hot and dry conditions keeping many members away the attendance of 9 players,including one guest,made the Nomads competition interesting.\n\nRalph Hamilton was sorely missed but he had declined to give others a chance,so the handsome and highly skilled TERRY REDDING was a popular and deserving winner.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0462","type":"game","date":"2016-03-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.03.16","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\n31/3/16\n\n22 members, including new member, Preeya Lounsbury, came out for the last round of March at Mae Jo. Welcome, Preeya!\n\nUnder typically hazy skies the scoring overall was quite good with the only thing missing being a 3 made at #9. Due to this fact, it will remain the birdie hole in April until it has been tamed and the prize restarted.\n\nWinning the front nine with 20 points apiece were Ric Cameron and Michael Kuzmich.\n\nTaking the back nine with a strong 21 point performance was Stuart Duncan who just returned from his Hua Hin holiday ( Shame on you Jeff C. ).\n\nAnd personally witnessing the best overall score, 41 points, posted by our own Mr. Secretary/Treasurer, Rob Grootenhujis.\n\nSee you all tomorrow at Mae Jo as we begin April’s weekly events with a straight Stableford Comp.\n\nCheers!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0460","type":"game","date":"2016-03-28","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 28.03.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n29-3-16\n\n17 members came out to Lanna and 16 participated in the day’s competition under hazy skies per usual for late March.\n\nScoring was below average perhaps due to the fact that most of the fairways could double as auxiliary runways for CNX.\n\nJust an observation. Nothing personal.\n\nThe good news is we all got around in just about 4 hours even as the low season kicks in.\n\nFinishing 4th alone today was Jeff Dwyer with 32 points.\n\nWe had a 3 way tie for 1st today between Lennart Larsen, Julian Wing and Barry Ochwita with 34 points apiece.\n\nCongratulations to All!\n\nNET STROKE PLAY WILL BE HELD NEXT MONDAY, APRIL 4TH COURSE 3+1 DESPITE RUMORS TO THE CONTRARY. PLEASE REFER TO WEEKLY EVENTS CALENDAR LATER THIS WEEK!!!!\n\nCHEERS!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0458","type":"game","date":"2016-03-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.03.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n27/3/16\n\nPerhaps it is the North in North Hill but up here at Mae Jo the air was equally smoky but much cooler than in the north as a whopping 15 members came out for the day’s stableford comp.\n\nOnly one more shot at #9 remains for next Wednesday’s comp as no one has conquered it this month.\n\nSome pretty good scoring for a smallish group and really good by the top 3.\n\nPlacing 3rd alone with 37 points was Nigel Stubbs.\n\nThen along came Michael Kuzmich (upsetting Nigel) to finish 2nd with a strong 40 points.\n\nAnd then in the final group of the day, Kenny Jones blew them both away with 43 points to take the 1st place prize.\n\nEnjoy your new handicap on the 1st tee, 1st group next Wednesday,Mr Jones.\n\nLast round of March@ Mae Jo- Stableford Nassau.\n\nEnjoy the remainder of your week’s end.\n\nCheers!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0459","type":"game","date":"2016-03-25","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 25.03.16","text":"Only 11 members braved the hot smoky conditions at North Hill today, and nobody else was on the course so it was a pretty quick round yielding quite a range of scores.\n\nMr Smile seriously needs some putting practice and also managed to lose half a dozen balls so he is not adorning the photos lately. In third place was Shaun Stewart with 34 points, and in second place was Peter Brown with 36 points, but is there no stopping this man Ralph Hamilton who once again made this course look more like a “pitch and putt” with a staggering 45 points? Must be using his winnings for lessons on the quiet.\n\nSee you all next week.\n\nKeith","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0456","type":"game","date":"2016-03-23","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 23.03.16","text":"A quiet day,only 6 players probably due to the heat and course condition. Faiways brown, bone dry and hard as a bargirl’s heart.\n\nGreens were green however and good.\n\nWinner was Ralph Hamilton with 42 points. Ralph’s scores go up and down like a yo yo so no photo this week as the Handicap Police are starting to look at him.\n\nCMSG members should note the course is vitually empty this month, making for relaxing rounds.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0457","type":"game","date":"2016-03-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.03.16","text":"INDIVIDUAL NET STROKE PLAY\n\n24/3/16\n\n19 members trekked over to Mae Jo yesterday including the Hopkins’ boys, Jim and son Willy. And as we say hello to Willy we say goodbye and bon voyage to our adviser emeritus, Frank Schwarz , who departs for the U.S. and the D.R. tomorrow.\n\nOnly 2 more tries at #9 left this month as no birdies were yet again yielded. Hope they move the tees back up soon. A tough hole made tougher!\n\nSome reasonable and not so reasonable scoring was posted and in the end it was Nigel Stubbs placing 3rd with a net 74. (Sorry about #12 Nigel!)\n\nKenny Jones coming in 2nd place with an even par net 72 and shooting net 70 to take the day’s comp was Ireland’s own, Dennis Byrne!\n\nCongratulations to all and hope to see you tomorrow for a straight Stableford.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0455","type":"game","date":"2016-03-21","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 21.03.16","text":"On this glorious Monday morning (traffic is way down because of all Thai school’s vacation) 19 member came out to compete in the Stableford Nassau format.\n\nWe started on time and with not too many groups in front of us we all made it around in good time. There was some serious good scoring out there.\n\nWe say good bye to Mark Morriss who is going back to England for something called “work”. We wish him well and hope for a speedy return to Thailand.\n\nWith no further a due, the Winner of the front nine with 24 points was Barry Ralston, tied for the back with 21 points were Joy Gariano and Mark Morriss. And the overall Winner with a whopping 44 points was Lightning (Lennart) Larsson.\n\nCongratulations to all Winners. We see you again next Monday for a straight forward Stableford competition led by Captain Mike.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0454","type":"event","date":"2016-03-20","venue":"Royal Chiang Mai","heading":"Membership Royal Chiang Mai Golf Course","text":"The Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort offers now also Yearly Memberships.\n\nIf you are interested please include additionally to the Membership application also a copy of your Passport and Thai Drivers License.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0453","type":"game","date":"2016-03-18","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 18.03.16","text":"It was another nice day at North Hill, and fortunately not too hot.\n\nWe had 27 members and 1 guest arriving before 8am, and there were no late comers so we had a comfortable 7 groups teeing off the first and tenth tees. Some of the Maejo regulars who had not played here before might have found the course a little challenging, but it can be an unforgiving course for North Hill regulars sometimes too.\n\nWe had a tie for 3rd place – Yung Beece and Roengrunee Chumarom with 34 points. Christian Friis took second place with 35 points, and Ric Cameron burned up the course to win outright with 41 points.\n\nNext week (25th) we have 5 tee times booked from 8:30am so come and enjoy.\n\nKeith.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0452","type":"game","date":"2016-03-16","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 16.03.16","text":"At this months away game at Doi Inthanon we had (39) members and (2 guests) teeing off the front nine and the back nine as scheduled at 9:30 AM. We played under extremely hot conditions but thankfully there were breezes through-out the day that made it somewhat more bearable. Due to our recent drought conditions in the Chiang Mai area all the fairway were completely brown from being parched by the sun coupled with the majority of the water holes being completely empty. On the bright side all of the greens were in great condition and extremely fast. We all completed our respective rounds in approximately 4 1/2 hours.\n\nAs far as the results we has various members posting some great scores.\n\nThe following is a summary of the results:\n\n1st Place Ralph Hamilton 44 Points\n\n2nd Place Julian Wing 37 Points\n\n3rd Place ( 3-way tie) Ric Cameron, Dennis Beaudoin, Roengrudee Chumarom 36 Points\n\n4th Place ( 7-way tie) Christian Friis, Mike Mason, Kim Anderson, Lennart Larsson, Prajat Bacchi, Robert Green, Keith Freeman 35 Points\n\nIn closing we extend our thanks to all the members for participating today and making this another successful outing hopefully being enjoyed by all the (39) members.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0451","type":"game","date":"2016-03-14","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 14.03.16","text":"Today we had (20) members that all arrived on time and resulting in (5) foursomes. We teed off a few minutes early today and all the groups completed their respective round in a little over (4) hours. The weather at the start was ideal but typical for March it became increasingly hotter on our final last few holes. On a positive note we still could see the mountain today as the smoky season has not arrived in full as of yet.\n\nRelative to the Stableford results we had a few members posting some good scores. The winners are as follows:\n\n1st Place Soren Neilsen 39 points\n\n2nd Place Lawrence Nahlik 37 points\n\n3rd Place ( 3-way tie) Steve Matcalf, Mike Mason, Lennart Larsson 36 points\n\nHats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nMike, Soren, Steve ( missing in action Lawrence & Lennart )","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0449","type":"game","date":"2016-03-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.03.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n12/3/16\n\n18 members including our favorite Dutch boys, Anton & Joop, came out to Mae Jo under what became even hotter than Wednesday conditions.\n\n#9 continues to win this month’s selection as the prize hole as no one again made 3 there. No play at Mae Jo next week as we are at Inthanon on Wednesday for March’s away game and at North Hill next Friday due to maintenance at Mae Jo ( see above report from Keith Freeman ).\n\nOnly one golfer shot better than his handicap and that was Jeff Dwyer with 37 points good for 1st place alone.\n\n4 golfers tied for 2nd place a distant 3 points behind Jeff and they were: Anton Bujiis, Julian Wing, Ric Cameron and Silvan Schwarz.\n\nCongratulations to all!\n\nHave a great week end, Bon Voyage to JJ & Garry and see the rest of you at Inthanon and North Hill next week!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0450","type":"game","date":"2016-03-11","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 11.03.16","text":"Another good day for golf at North Hill today. Good conditions for the 13 members, although the already tricky greens were full of surprises having just had some sand added. Most scores were in the thirties however.\n\nThe winner today was Soron Nielsen with 36 points closely followed by the runner-up Garry Walker with 35 points. Captain Garry has passed control to Keith Freeman for today and the next 8-9 weeks.\n\nHave a nice cruise Garry and JJ.\n\nNext week (18th) we have 8 tee times booked from 8:30 because Maejo will be closed and we are anticipating a larger than usual turnout, so please arrive early.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0448","type":"game","date":"2016-03-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.03.16","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\n10/3/16\n\nGOOD EVENING ALL YOU NIGHT OWLS!\n\n19 MEMBERS SHOWED UP AT MAE JO AND LET ME TELL YOU, SUMMER IS HERE. WHERE DID THE THAI FALL GO?\n\nSOME GOOD NINE HOLE SCORING HAPPENED BUT NO ONE BEAT 36 POINTS FOR BOTH SIDES AS JULIAN WING TOOK THE OVERALL WITH EXACTLY THAT NUMBER.\n\nAND WINNING THE FRONT NINE WITH A SOLID 22 POINTS WAS GRAHAM ADAMS. TYING FOR BACK NINE HONORS\n\nWITH 20 POINTS WERE JACK KUZINA AND DENNIS BYRNE WHOM WE WELCOME BACK AFTER A FEW MONTHS AWAY FROM CMSG.\n\nNUMBER 9 AGAIN WENT UNCONQUERED SO HOPE TO SEE YOU IN A FEW HOURS FOR FRIDAY’S STABLEFORD COMP WITH A GROWING BIRDIE PRIZE.\n\nGOOD NIGHT ALL!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0447","type":"game","date":"2016-03-07","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 07.03.16","text":"With 26 members (one joined today) arriving at an rather empty Golf Course this morning at Lanna. Playing the monthly Stroke event on Course 3 and 1 we teed off 10 minutes ahead of time. Some good scoring out there today.\n\nIn 4th place with a net 72 was Mike Mason who just came back from Kiwi country, tied for 2nd place with a net 70 was Keith Freeman and Kim Stogner. Todays low net 69 was shot by Dennis Beaudoin.\n\nA warm Welcome to our new Member Ryan Messenger.\n\nCongratulation to all Winners today.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0445","type":"game","date":"2016-03-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.03.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nLucky 16 came up again today as we had 4 four balls tee off #1 promptly @ 7:36 a.m. , and unlike my colleague at North Hill, everyone was present and accounted for 25 minutes before our start time!!! Keep up the good work members!!!\n\n#9 survived again without yielding a 3 so the pot continues to grow for next Wednesday’s Stableford Nassau.\n\nThe course is looking and playing better the last few weeks for the record.\n\nTying for 2nd place today with 36 points were yours’ truly, Julian Wing and Keith Taylor.\n\nResuming his recent fine play and taking 1st in the comp was our own, El Presidente, Jack Kuzina.\n\nCongrats to all!\n\nEnjoy your week end and FYI, I have a straw hat in the Committee locker @ Mae Jo which Howard Aspin turned in to me last Monday @ Lanna.\n\nPlease see me to claim it.\n\nCheers!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0446","type":"game","date":"2016-03-04","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 04.03.16","text":"There were 20 members in attendance today, 18 in the competition and two new members qualifying for handicaps. A little warm on the course today and some interesting pin positions on the greens to test everyone out and many of us were found wanting. Only one managed to play to handicap today and that was Roscoe Butler playing from the yellow tees with 36 points, following up in a three way tie were Ric Cameron, Peter Haddon and Rob Grootenhuijs. Once again we had someone turn up late, please be at the course prior to 8am to be in the draw which takes place at 8am sharp.\n\nNorth Hill has just introduced Sports Days on Tuesdays & Thursdays for 700baht green fee and 300 baht caddy fee.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0443","type":"game","date":"2016-03-02","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 02.03.16","text":"Only a smaller group of members played today at Inthanon. Soren Nielsen wins the Nomad format competition with 37 points. Smiley (Peter Haddon) made a charge but came up short when Soren Birdied Hole # 18.\n\nCongratulation to Soren, well done.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0444","type":"game","date":"2016-03-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.03.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n3/3/16\n\nAlright already, I know I blew it again as I write this report 24 hours later. Blame it on the quality group at the Caddie Shack and too many Leos.\n\nAn even 16 members came out for Wednesday’s Comp and the weather again was perfect and the scoring certainly reflected it.\n\nThis month’s birdie hole #9 went unclaimed but there were birdies a plenty on the non designated holes.\n\nDriving the ball well all day long and posting 38 points was Keith Taylor good for 3rd place.\n\nIn second alone with 39 points was Rob Grootenhuijis and making 2 of those birdies and shooting 78 of the stick was Yung Beece with 41 points taking 1st in the day’s comp. His caddie was also quite pleased with all 4 caddie holes!!\n\nWell done, gentlemen!\n\nAnother Stableford is on the schedule for Friday as well as a growing birdie pool prize.\n\nHope to see you there.\n\nCheers!.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0442","type":"game","date":"2016-02-29","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 29.02.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n1/3/16\n\nI do it at Mae Jo so why not Lanna? A day late and a dollar(baht) short. Story of my life. But enough of this blather.\n\nIt was a beautiful morning for golf yesterday as 20 members, 2 new members still working on 5 cards and 1 guest, Dave McComas (geta that registration form into Garry Walker @ North Hills Friday!! ) came out to tackle the Army’s Mae Rim Road Gem.\n\nTying for 2nd place with 34 points were Howard Aspin and Julian Wing ( Sorry, Julian).\n\nTaking the grand prize alone was the recently hot Jomo MacDermott with 36 points.\n\nFrank has the reigns next Monday for Course 3 and 1 Net Stroke Play.\n\nUntil then keep the faith!\n\nCheers!\n\nMP, Acting Captain","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0440","type":"game","date":"2016-02-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.02.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n27/2/16\n\n24 members and 1 guest, Jan, came out under overcast skies to Mae Jo yesterday. Jan will be joining us later this year after his return from Holland.\n\nWe say good bye to our Handicapper, Harry Nieuwland, for the next 7 weeks as he once again resumes his royal duties as The Prince of The Philipines. Safe travels your Highness!\n\n#18 once again went without being birdied so remember that prize continues to grow when the designated birdie hole for March becomes #9.\n\nSome pretty good scoring by our top 3 finishers were posted starting with Jimmy Catterson’s 38 points which took 3rd place.\n\nTaking 2nd with 40 points was Yung Beece who may have wished for that number on Wednesday. Jack?\n\nAnd lapping the field with a super strong 44 points was Andy Galwey.\n\nWell done guys and enjoy your new handicap indexes!!\n\nEveryone enjoy the rest of your week’s end and see you next Wednesday @ Mae Jo or perhaps Lanna this Monday as I am acting captain this week.\n\nCheers!\n\nHis Highness??","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0441","type":"game","date":"2016-02-26","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 26.02.16","text":"It would appear that the overcast skies frightened some of our golfers away today but the cool temperatures were a welcome change to our comfort zone for playing a round. Only 12 golfers today, 9 in the competition, one new member playing for handicap and two previous members/visitors. Welcome to our new member Joel who has played three rounds with us to date and joined cmsg today but heading back to the States very soon.\n\nCooler temperatures did not mean better scores, in fact very ordinary rounds by all concerned.\n\nWinner today with 34 points was Shaun Stewart and the runner up was Peter (smiley) Haddon with 31 points. Lennart provided a bit of amusement today with the head coming off one of his woods and reaching the ladies tee. Better luck next week everyone.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0438","type":"game","date":"2016-02-24","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 24.02.16","text":"It is getting definitely warmer, today we had 12 members playing in the Nomad system. The Winner with 35 Nomad points was Gordon Langtry.\n\nGordon","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0439","type":"game","date":"2016-02-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.02.16","text":"TWO MAN COMBINED STABLEFORD\n\n25/2/16\n\nGood Morning. Back to my old tricks of writing report the day after. I’ll blame it on my recent trip to Lao with the president pictured below who believe me showed no such ill effects.\n\n24 members forming an even 12 teams came our for the 1st combined two man event which is handicap & POY eligible.\n\nSome very good scoring was achieved along with some unbelievable scoring.\n\nFinishing 2nd with 79 combined points was the aforementioned Jack Kuzina (46 points) and Yung Beece (33 points).\n\nGreat but not good enough as the team of Harry Nieuwland (43 points) and Nigel Stubbs (40 points) came in with a total of 83 points to take the comp.\n\nNo birdie on #18, however, so come on out Friday for the last crack before the hole is changed for March.\n\nHope to see you there.\n\nCheers!\n\nNigel, Harry, Jack, Yung","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0437","type":"game","date":"2016-02-22","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 22.02.16","text":"Another beautiful day at North Hill with 11 members in the competition and 2 visitors soon to be new members Teeing off on a near empty course even though it is a public holiday here in Chiang Mai Thailand. Smiley continues his good form on this course (and others) but was narrowly beaten today by Nachaya who came home with 41 points to Smiley’s 40 points, coming in third was Keith Freeman with 36 points. Terry Redding is off for a few weeks and a bit of a break from golf and we wish him well, the rest of us will be back again on Friday.\n\nSmiley, Nachaya, Keith","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0435","type":"game","date":"2016-02-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 19.02.16","text":"After yesterdays Away Game we had today only 16 Players including one Guest playing in a Stableford competition. Our guest Thomas König is actually quiet often in Thailand. When he returns he will join our group.\n\nScoring was on the warmer side as the temperature as well. In third place with 35 points was Frank Schwarz, tied for first place with 38 points were Steve Metcalf and Diane Mayo.\n\nWe will see you all back on Wednesday for a COMBINED 2 man team event which will count for the Handicaps and the PoY running.\n\nDiane, Frank, Steve","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0436","type":"game","date":"2016-02-19","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 19.02.16","text":"Today there were 14 golfers at North Hill with 12 members playing in the stableford competition and two visitors. Although it must be said that some have had a little too much golf and or celebrations after golf as one struggled to complete his round today and another only completed 9 holes. Hopefully they will recover over the weekend and be back on Monday. Some good scoring in hot conditions with Peter (Smiley) Haddon winning the day with 38 points, Christian Friis coming in second with 37 points and a tie for third with Ralph Hamilton and Dennis Beaudoin playing to par with 36 points. One of our visitors Steve Brown is heading back home but will be back next year and our American Visitor Joel says he enjoyed his game and will join us once again on Monday.\n\nDennis, Christian, Smiley, Ralph","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0434","type":"game","date":"2016-02-18","venue":"Mae Moh","heading":"Mae Moh, 18.02.16 (February Away Game)","text":"We had (25) members participating in a 2-man best ball competition at Mae Moh. Most members arrived on time and we had (4) groups teeing off the number (1) tee box and (3) groups off the 10th tee box. The starter requested that we start early as he delayed a 6-some from teeing off ahead of our groups. We were all surprised on the excellent condition of the course. Most members agreed that both the greens and the fairways were as good or better than all the courses in the Chiang Mai area.\n\nWe did experience a minor problem in that the course temporally closed some holes while we were playing resulting in some members playing a specific hole and other members skipping the hole while it was closed. Subsequently, various groups completed their respective rounds playing different combination of holes. This snafu resulted in totaling the scores of only (15) holes that everyone played. In the end it all worked out fine.\n\nBased on the total scores of (15) holes the winning teams are as follows:\n\n1st place team – Peter Hadden and Soren Nielsen 37 stableford points\n\n2nd place ( We had a tie ) with both teams posting a score of 36 points\n\nTeam of Terry Redding and Kim Stogner\n\nTeam of Chris Kendall and Kenny Jones\n\nIn closing it was another great day of golf!\n\nTerry, Kim, Chris, Soren, Smiley, Kenny","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0432","type":"game","date":"2016-02-17","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 17.02.16","text":"A shortfall in attendance today due probably to tomorrow’s Away game at Mae Moh,but we still achieved 13 players including2 guests.\n\nThe course is becoming dry but the greens were true and the weather ensured everyone had an enjoyable day.\n\nJoint winners with 36 points were BARRY OCHITWA [ long overdue!] and NAM WILSON [ off the red tees.]\n\nMembers should note that as next Monday is a Holiday 5 groups have been reserved at NORTH HILL instead.\n\nNam, Barry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0433","type":"game","date":"2016-02-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.02.16","text":"This Wednesday we had (16) members and (2) guests participating in our monthly ” Match Play Against the Course” As usual for this time of the year the play was on the slow side couple with long waits teeing off after making the turn.\n\nOn a good note it appears our winter is over as we all played under sunny skies and much warmer weather as compared to the previous (2) weeks.\n\nRelative to the results Tom Berger took 2nd place honor tying the course with a (0) zero point total. We had a tie for 1st place being shared by Michael (Kuzie) Kumich and Rob Rob Grootenhujiis with a (+1) point score. Also today both Frank Schwarz and Jeff Croswhaite had birdies on hole 18 (Captain Mike Pattavina will pay out at a later date).\n\nBased on the lunch conversations numerous golfers did not play their best round today! It can only get better – hopefully that is!\n\nWe look forward to seeing the members tomorrow at Mae Moh or this Friday at Maejo.\n\nKuzie, Tom, Rob (he is everywhere)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0431","type":"game","date":"2016-02-15","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 15.02.16","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\n16/2/2016\n\nSome things never change, it is Tuesday afternoon as I write this report. FIRE THE ACTING CAPTAINS!!!!\n\nMike P. here for Handicapper Harry 555.\n\nAlso, someone has to take responsibility for going over to the driving range when our illustrious president plays at Lanna.\n\nOne day we’ll get this all straightened out. But in the meantime, 21 members and 4 guests came out to play in the above referenced comp.\n\nAnd after an approximately 4.75 hour round per grouping the following winners came in:\n\nFront nine- Howard Aspin with 19 points.\n\nBack nine- Ralph Hamilton with 20 points\n\nOverall- Rob Grootenhujiis with 35 points\n\nCongratulations to all our winners and don’t forget NO PLAY next Monday-Thai Holiday.\n\nPlay resumes on the 29th.\n\nCheers!\n\nRALPH, ROB & HOWARD","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0429","type":"game","date":"2016-02-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.02.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n20 golfers showed up at Mae Jo including 2 guests before Yung Beece came flying down the stairs at 6:57 a.m.! And then there were 21! So after some musical cards we still got under way off both sides at 7:10 ish.\n\n#18 again went birdieless so the prize grows bigger still for next Wednesday’s match play comp.\n\nWe had a 3 way tie for 3rd with 36 points : Julian Wing, Michael Kuzmich and Andy Galwey.\n\nTaking 2nd place alone and playing with his accountant was Keith Taylor with 38 points and playing his best round in quite a while was today’s winner, Steve Metcalf, carding 39 points.\n\nWell done and congratulations to today’s winners.\n\nHave a great week end and hope to see you next Wednesday.\n\nCheers!\n\nKUZIE, JULIAN, STEVE & KEITH ( SHOULD HAVE COME BY, ANDY)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0430","type":"game","date":"2016-02-12","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 12.02.16","text":"Another perfect day in Paradise where 21 golfers turned out to enjoy a round of golf with 18 in the competition and a few qualifying for handicap and a visitor. Roadworks on the back entry caused a bit of an upset to people arriving on time and one who forgot to submit card for the draw caused a bit of reorganizing of groups at the last minute (please remember to have fees paid and cards submitted by 8am) but all was eventually away with 3×3 balls and 3×4 balls after a random draw. Very little activity on the course apart from our groups. Usual complaints about the number of balls going to a watery grave with some considering putting in a bid for the ball retrieval contract. It is not so much distance on this course but accuracy that counts. Peter (Smiley) Haddon managed to play to his handicap and win the day with 36 points, closely followed in a tie for 2nd/3rd by Diane Mayo & Lennart Larsson with 35 points. Food and Service in the clubhouse was excellent as usual.\n\nDiane, Smiley, Lennart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0427","type":"game","date":"2016-02-10","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 10.02.16","text":"Another glorious day with ideal weather conditions producing some respectable scores. We had a field of 20 [our highest to date] consisting of 17 CMSG golfers and 3 visitors. One of those, STEINIE from Iceland, had the highest score and won the day. High season appears to be winding down with fewer Koreans and holiday makers. Next Wednesday we have been allocated 20 spots but if a few more turn up it would probably be OK. Below are the Result according to the CMSG Handicap System.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0428","type":"game","date":"2016-02-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.02.16","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\n24 members came out today on a very cool start to the round including Kim Anderson whom we welcome back from 3 months in Australia.\n\nThe birdie pool continues to grow or Friday’s stableford comp as no one again managed to make 3 on #18.\n\nToday’s nassau comp saw our own handicapper, Harry Nieuwland, taking front nine honors with 18 points.\n\nContinuing her winning ways since her return was Diane Mayo accumulating 20 points on the back nine and splitting the overall prize with 37 points was yours’ truly and Julian Wing.\n\nHope to see everyone on Friday and until then, Cheers!\n\nMike, Julian, Diane, Harry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0426","type":"game","date":"2016-02-08","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 08.02.16","text":"On this “Super bowl Monday” we had (14) members and (2) guests teeing off on schedule. Another perfect weather wise day for golf as the morning chill gave way to sunny and warm conditions. Play was somewhat on the slow side as it took the last group more than 4-1/2 hours to complete their respective round. Today’s competition was Stableford with Rob Grootenhuijs taking 3rd and Mark Morris capturing 2nd place honors. Our big winner today was Lighting Lennart Larsson alone in 1st place with (42) points. Hats off to today’s winners!\n\nRob, Lennart & Mark\n\nWe also would like to take this opportunity to welcome our newest member Barry Ralston originally from New Zealand.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Monday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0424","type":"game","date":"2016-02-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.02.16","text":"INDIVIDUAL NET STROKE PLAY-NASSAU\n\nI agree with Garry’s sentiments above that today had to be perhaps the most pleasant one to date weather wise for 2016. 25 members and 1 guest came out to Mae Jo for the above referenced comp. but the big news of the day was Yung Beece’s 2nd ace in almost as many months when his ball found the hole from the tee on #2!!! That’s Yung pictured below Jomo’s certificate for the same feat! Congratulations, YUNG!\n\nAs far as the scheduled comp went the winners were as follows:\n\nWinning the front nine with a net 33 was Yung with the aid of that ace.\n\nTying for the first spot on the back also with 33 nets were Ric Cameron, Keith Taylor and Gerry Brimacombe.\n\nWinning the overall was yours’ truly with a respectable net 70.\n\nSome extra baht went into the birdie pool as well as no one made 3 on #18 today.\n\nCome on out next Wednesday and try to take the prize in a stableford nassau comp.\n\nHave a great week end everyone!\n\nCheers!\n\nYung Beece – Hole in One, on Hole #2\n\nGerry, Mike, Yung, Ric C., Keith","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0425","type":"game","date":"2016-02-05","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 05.02.16","text":"In what must be considered the best weather of the year 24 golfers played today. That is 18 members in the competition, one returning member re-establishing his handicap, welcome back to Michael Ackland. Two new members qualifying for their handicaps with us, welcome to Robert and Diny Blohrmann. Also, there were three guests/visitors trying out the course. Thank You to all for turning up early and allowing us to get away very quickly, the main competition group finished in regulation time with the new members and their visitors enjoying a more relaxing round at the back of the field. With the course being in good condition with the recently cored and sanded greens settling down and being relatively quiet, there were some excellent scores on the day with the winner Peter Brown coming in with 38 points and the runners-up Dennis Beaudoin, Shaun Stewart & Peter (Smiley) Haddon all coming in with 37 points. Sorry Dennis & Shaun, I was a bit slow taking the winners photo before you departed. Well done everybody and see you next week.\n\nSmiley, Peter B.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0422","type":"game","date":"2016-02-03","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 03.02.16","text":"On a glorious morning we had 17 players including 3 ladies. The course was in good condition and most people had reasonable scores. Our winner was Nam Wilson playing off the red tees, and she shot a 38 Nomads score. Chiang Mai Social Golfers please note, we have 16 spaces reserved for next Wednesday February 10th, so please come along and enjoy a round.\n\nNam Wilson","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0423","type":"game","date":"2016-02-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.02.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n21 members came out today and with a semi late start and the captain mistakenly firing his caddie we still got around in just about 4 hours. Steve Bjorge made his 2:20 flight to BKK and we welcomed back Diane Mayo. Not bad for a Wednesday @ Mae Jo during high season.\n\nNo one birdied February’s designated hole #18 so that will carry over for Friday’s net Nassau comp.\n\nSome good scoring and some not so good scoring was the order of the day as conditions could not have been better.\n\nFinishing 3rd alone with 34 points was Frank Schwarz.\n\nTaking 2nd place was yours’ truly with 37 points and no broken shafts and lapping the field upon her return from Aus was Diane Mayo with a blistering 41 points. Well done, Diane!\n\nSee you Friday for Individual Net Stroke Play Nassau.\n\nDiane & Mike ( Missing- Frank, could you tell? )","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0421","type":"game","date":"2016-02-01","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 01.02.16","text":"On a cool morning 20 members and 2 guest came out to today’s Stroke Play (Net) event on Course 3 and 1. We were made aware today that our actual starting time is 08:20 am. So the first group with three Ladies Teed off at 08:23 am. It was a rather slow round due to the hold up on Hole 1 (our Hole 10) on Course # 1. Mark Morriss made the suggestion that in high season we could tee off on Course 1 first and than transition to Course 3. We will give it some due consideration for the next high season. It definitely is warming up quickly and the Umbrellas came out before we finished the front nine. The Scoring was again a bit on the cool side of the scale. In fourth alone with a net of 76 was Yukio Doi, than we had a three way tie (no count backs) for 1st place with a net 74 between Lennart Larsson, Allen Norris and Frank Schwarz. Congrats to todays Winners.\n\nWe said our good byes to Allen Norris who is returning home, he will be back in October. Safe travels and keep Golfing.\n\nNext week we hope to see you all before 8 am for a Stableford competition.\n\nAllen N, Yukio, Frank, Lennart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0419","type":"game","date":"2016-01-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 29.01.16","text":"STUBBY’S STABLEFORD\n\n30/1/2016\n\n24 players came out for today’s non POY event and the clubs pulled ranged from 0 to 11 but in the end woul.dn’t you know it, Lightning struck!!\n\nYes, Lennart “Lightning” Larsen manufactured 46 points relying primarily on his trusty driver/putter to win what will probably be his last Stubby as he moves to North Hill next month .\n\nTaking second place with 44 points was Curtis Nickel and alone in 3rd with 43 points was Yung Beece.\n\nCongratulations to all of today’s winners.\n\nSee you all next Wednesday for February’s 1st comp where the birdie hole for the month will be #18.\n\nEnjoy your week ends.\n\nYung, Curtis, Lennart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0420","type":"game","date":"2016-01-29","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 29.01.16","text":"On a day where the fog restricted the view to 100 yds or less 21 golfers teed off at North Hill. With 3 birthday deals going there were plenty of happy people and it carried on for the after golf celebrations at the club house. By the time the last group teed off the fog had cleared and it was a lovely day for golf. The greens are recovering from their recent coring and sanding and should be in top form in coming weeks. Only one visitor/guest in the groups but he did in fact get the best score on the day with 40+ points, keep it up Gerry and enjoy your holiday. The winner in today’s stableford competition was the ever steady Bob Green playing to handicap with 36 points. Runner-up was Peter (smiley) Haddon with 31 points, followed by a group of players on 30 points and many also rans on 29 points.\n\nSmiley, Bob, Jay Jay, Wi, Garry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0417","type":"game","date":"2016-01-27","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 27.01.16","text":"Although we had 16 places reserved today only 11 players braved the cold,cloudy conditions.\n\nThe course was in good condition due to the recent heavy rains but the greens were slick.\n\nDue to many golfers on the course in this High Season the rounds were slow[around 5 hours].\n\nJoint winners were RALPH HAMILTON and KIM STOGER, both with scores of 33 under the NOMADS system.\n\nMembers are asked to note next Weds we have 16 places again commencing at 9am. First come first served.\n\nTerry Redding\n\nKim, Terry and Ralph","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0418","type":"game","date":"2016-01-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.01.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n28/1/15\n\nYes, for those of you whom actually read the weekly events calendar , the original comp was scheduled to be a 2 man team better ball stableford format.But lo and behold, Keith Taylor, who by his own admission avoids 2 man events came out in the cold and dreary weather. Consequently, the first annual Keith Taylor Memorial Stableford Comp. was born at 6:50 a.m. yesterday. And the best part is Keith is alive and well to participate!!!\n\n16 hardy souls went off #1 and #10 and completed play in 3:45 hrs.\n\n#17 survived any birdie efforts so the pot will double for Friday’s Stubby Stableford event.\n\nWe had a tie for 1st place with 35 points each by Andy Galwey and Craig Morriss.\n\nFinishing a close second alone with 34 points was Advisor Emeritus, Frank Schwarz.\n\nStay warm and dry and see you all Friday!\n\nCheers!\n\nAndrew, Frank and Craig","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0416","type":"game","date":"2016-01-25","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 25.01.16","text":"On a very wet and COLD morning 14 hardy Lanna golfers headed out on the course for some Stableford Competition. Some of the golfers including myself didn’t prove so hardy and gave it up after nine holes some even before completing nine because it was just to wet and COLD. Out of the 14 that started only 6 golfers played all 18 holes and they even wondered why they did. It most have been for the love of the game or they just like playing in COLD wet condition. Our hats off to those golfers.\n\nWith the COLD and wet condition came low scores as will. Allen Norris who usually comes in around the top came in third with just 24 points. Second place was taken by Julian Wing with 27 points. First place went to Gary Burke with a high of just 28 points. Congratulation to our winners for hanging in there under such bad conditions and to the other three that made it around too. Next week it’s stroke play on the 3-1 courses, lets hope the conditions are a lot better.\n\nAllen, Julian, Gary","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0414","type":"game","date":"2016-01-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.01.16","text":"A much warmer morning at Mae Jo could only draw 12 members to play due to the game yesterday at Royal. However those 12 made the most out of it. In 3rd place with 38 points was Silvan Schwarz, in 2nd place with 39 points (76 Gross) was Adam Jackson who also won the Birdie Hole # 17 and the Winner with 44 points (73 Gross) was Frank Schwarz.\n\nAdam will leave Thailand on Saturday and has no date for his return yet. We all wish Adam save travels and hope to see him again soon.\n\nA warm Welcome to our new member Jeff Dwyer from Australia.\n\n23/1/15\n\nCAPTAINS NOTE: DESPITE MY ABSENCE YESTERDAY AND DUE TO ADAM’S PROXIMITY TO MY HOME, HE WAS PAID IN FULL FOR HIS FINE 2 ON #17. POT RESTARTS NEXT WEDNESDAY!!\n\nAdam Jackson, Frank Schwarz, Silvan Schwarz","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0415","type":"game","date":"2016-01-22","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 22.01.16","text":"Today at North Hill there were 12 members and 4 visitors/guests playing in a stableford event. A beautiful day on a relatively empty course in fine condition but with some greens recently cored and some sanded it made for an interesting round. There were many fronting up after their round at Royal yesterday who felt that two days in a row was a bit beyond them. The winner on the day with 41 pts having just recently been awarded her cmsg handicap was Nachaya Suwannakat. In second place merely from the fact that he didn’t lose a ball in the water for once was Garry Walker with 39 pts. In third place having played better than his handicap was Peter (Smiley) Haddon. Also Nam Wilson did well submitting her third card for handicap with a gross 102. Welcome also to Robert & Diny Lohrman a couple of locals trying us out for the first time. Hope to see you all again next Friday.\n\nSmiley, Garry W., Khun Wi\n\nGolf in Style","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0413","type":"game","date":"2016-01-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.01.16","text":"Matchplay against the course (Adam: with handicap registration !!!!! )\n\n*Well, there you have it. Our esteemed handicapper has voiced and with below visual aid made his final opinion clear. No doubt about it whatsoever!*\n\n17 members, 2 guests and 2 new members came out for the 1st match play vs. par comp. to be handicapped post AGM. Let Freedom Ring!!!\n\nIt was a beautiful morning as we went off both #1 and #10 as usual in high season and we got around in just over 4.25 hours.\n\nNo birdies on #17. Pot grows for Friday’s Stableford Comp.\n\nPosting -1’s vs. Old Man Par and tying for 3rd place were Frank Schwarz and Michael Kuzmich.\n\nComing in at even and placing 2nd was Dennis Beaudin and bringing the Old Man to his knees was Curtis Nickel at +4 to claim today’s top prize.\n\nSee most of you tomorrow for the year’s biggest scramble, The International, being held at Royal Chiangmai.\n\nTill then, Cheers!\n\nUnidentified member, practicing his putting before Tee-off.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0412","type":"game","date":"2016-01-18","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 18.01.16","text":"Stableford Nassau\n\nToday we had 28 players, 3 guests and Inge Persson, who played his 2nd handicap card. It was a bit cold as we started but gradually it got nicely warm weather. The results of the Stableford Nassau :\n\nOverall winner was Khun Nok with 35 points, well done Nok !!!\n\nWinner on the first Nine with 20 points was Gary Lyon.\n\nWinner on the second Nine was Allan Norris with 19 points.\n\nCongratulations to all the winners and thank you all for coming today!! Great turnout!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0410","type":"game","date":"2016-01-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.01.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n26 members and 2 guests came out to Mae Jo for the 1st event along with the introduction of North Hill to our playing rotation under the newly elected CMSG Committee.\n\nIt was quite a busy day at Mae Jo and consequently play took almost 4.5 hours but such are the ways of high season golf here in the Kingdom.\n\nNo one birdied #17 again so that pot grows for next Wednesday’s match play vs. par comp.( Remember it is now a handicap event!)\n\nScoring overall was average perhaps due to pace of play but 3 golfers came in around their quota and they were:\n\nJulian Wing taking 3rd place with 35 points,\n\nSilvan Schwarz finishing 2nd with an even 36 points,\n\nAnd winning today’s comp with 37 points and by his own account the 1st time in weeks without a wipe was Michael Kuzmich.\n\nEnjoy your week end and remember Lanna is still in the rota on Mondays!!!\n\nCheers!\n\nJULIAN, KUZIE & SILVAN","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0411","type":"game","date":"2016-01-15","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 15.01.16","text":"The first official outing for CMSG’s at North Hill was attended by 15 members, 1 new member and 3 visitors. A little confusion at the start with some first timers and a birthday deal group in the draw but all was sorted and we tee’d off on time. Only one member doing better than handicap today and for the rest of us many balls went to a watery grave. In a stableford event the winner was Dennis Beaudoin and the runners up were Lennart Larsson, celebrating his birthday deal and getting us all a 15 per cent discount on our food bills, and last but certainly not least, was ever reliable Ralph Hamilton. Welcome also to newest member Nachaya Suwannakat. Happy Golfing everyone and hope to see you again next Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0409","type":"game","date":"2016-01-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.01.16","text":"Stableford-Nassau\n\n27 members came out to Mae Jo for the Pre-AGM stableford nassau. So hope to see that level of participation tomorrow at Gymkanna for the AGM.\n\n#17 survived today with no birdies as the tee was back another 12 yards. Pot doubles for Fridays’s satbleford comp.\n\nThere was a lot of good nine hole scoring today but only one superior overall score.\n\nTying for honors on the back nine with 20 points were Curtis Nickel, Silvan Schwarz and Craig Morriss.\n\nPicking the correct nine to finish alone with 19 points was your’s truly.\n\nAnd today’s winner after being burned once or twice in the past in this format was our own, Richard Brown with 39 points.\n\nWe will be saying goodbye to Brownie next month as he returns to Lao so hearty congrats on a fine performance.\n\nWe also welcome back Steve Metcalf who will be with us again for the next several months.\n\nSEE YOU ALL TOMORROW @ 6:00 P.M. @ GYMKANNA!!!\n\nCHEERS!\n\nCURTIS, BROWNIE & MYSELF ( MISSING-SILVAN & CRAIG )","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0408","type":"game","date":"2016-01-12","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 12.01.16","text":"Another weather perfect day for golf at Lanna cool to start with and warming up just a little as the morning past. We welcomed a new member to Lanna and to the CMSG Inge Persson who find out about us from the Wednesday Inthanon group. Stableford was the competition of the day and scoring was all that bad. Allen Norris who is usually on top came in third for a change with 31 points. Stuart Duncan from Mai Jo came in second with 34 points. Barry Ochitwa was the golfer of the day taking first with 37 points. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nI most now bid fair well since this will be my last Match Report. Let me say I have really enjoyed being Captain of Lanna for the past two years. You Lanna golfers are the best. You know how to enjoy the game of golf and how to have fun after the round is over. Don’t worry I’ll still be around on Mondays to play golf and left a class or two after the game.\n\nALLEN, BARRY, STUART","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0407","type":"game","date":"2016-01-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.01.16","text":"INDIVIDUAL NET STROKE PLAY\n\nIt only took him 54 years of playing this game we love ( and hate) but venerable Jomo (formerly Saemus) MacDermott was rewarded for his love of the game with a HOLE IN ONE on #2 at Mae Jo today. All of us again offer our congratulations to you, sir. (Pictured below with scorecard and Mae Jo certificate which will hang at the caddie shack).\n\n18 other members came out for today’s stroke play comp and we had a tie for 2nd place with net 75’s by Tom Rowand and Harry Nieuwland.\n\nThere was also a tie for 1st with net 74’s by Julian Wing and the estimable Iain Craig.\n\n#17 fell today with Nigel Stubbs making a 2 there before he takes off for Hua Hin next week but it wasn’t an ace. Nigel.\n\nCongrats to ALL of today’s winners!!\n\nHave a great week end and hope to see everyone next Wednesday.\n\nCRAIG, JULIAN, HARRY, TOM AHKBAR & NIGEL","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0406","type":"game","date":"2016-01-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.01.16","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n4.5 hours!! Get used to it for a little while longer, boys & girls.\n\n22 players came out today and yes it was on the slow side on both nines.\n\nJanuary’s birdie hole (#17) held up on its’ 1st day under the gun so that prize continues to grow for Friday’s individual net stroke play.\n\nScoring was mediocre. Perhaps pace of play had a part.\n\nTying for 2nd place was Yung Beece and Michael Kuzmich with 35 points.\n\nAnd only hitting a handful of greens by his own admission but scrambling well enough to earn 36 points was Nigel Stubbs taking 1st in the comp.\n\nNot much more to say about the new year’s 1st round @ Mae Jo except that the old Foghat song ” Slow Ride” may be our anthem for the next 2 months!\n\nWe’ll see.\n\nCheers!\n\nYung, Nigel & Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0405","type":"game","date":"2016-01-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 04.01.16","text":"Happy New Years from Lanna hope everyone had a safe and good New Year.\n\nAs for Lanna the numbers were small once more and I’m sure it was because it was stroke competition and that meant the first nine was on that race track course that a lot of people just can’t handle. But any way we all had fun until we got to the back nine way play became very slow due to those seasonal golfers that keep showing up at this time of year but we all made it in finally in about 5 hours. Scoring was good for some and not so good for others but that the way golf goes. Gary Burke shot a gross 94 that netted him a 76 to take third. Robbo shot a 96 gross that netted him a 72 to take second but wasn’t in the competition so Gary Lyon got the money for second place. Gary shot a 109 gross that netted him a 75. The best round of the day was shot by Allen Norris with a gross of 88 that netted him a nice 70 to take first place. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nBy the way the green fees at Lanna are still 850 THB. It’s anyone guest to way it might change.\n\nGary Lyon, Allen Norriss, Gary Burke","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0404","type":"game","date":"2016-01-01","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill – Hangover Tournament 01.01.16","text":"Click here to see the Report","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0403","type":"game","date":"2015-12-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.12.15","text":"Stableford Nassau\n\n22 members came out to Mae Jo for the last round of 2015 and we finally experienced a high season 4.5 hr+ loop. Oh well, surely more of that to come in early 2016.\n\n#2 fell to 2 golfers, Jeff Crosthwaite and new member, Dennis Beaudin, but both of them chose to forego the caddy shack afterwards so the prize will roll over for January’s birdie hole ( see weekly events calendar later this week for details).\n\nDennis, you got to drop by the shack on your way home. You also won the front nine with 18 points but the prizes then went to Adam Jackson and Harry Nieuwland with 17 points each. Both send you their warmest regards!\n\nTaking the back nine with a strong 22 points was Steve Bjorge and winning the overall was Frank Schwarz with a solid 38 points.\n\nHappy New Year to ALL and see many of you Friday @ North Hill for the 1st annual Hangover Stableford which is now a 10:00 a.m. start.\n\nNo photos of today’s winners so our own handicapper, Harry, has left us with below photo instead. Much nicer that any of our mugs, don’t you think?\n\nCheers!\n\nSee you all Friday 01.01.16 Sawadee Pee Mai","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0402","type":"game","date":"2015-12-28","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 28.12.15","text":"Another small group of LOYAL Lanna golfers where out on the course this morning for Stableford competition and a closet to hole competition on hole number 10 as well. Numbers were down only because of some of our golfers were sick and some were out of town for the holidays. Scoring wasn’t to bad today Kim Stogner manage to get 30 points to take third place. Julian Wing did better at 36 points to take second place. The golfer of the day was Peter Brown who was closet to the hole on number 10 only because he was the only golf to stay on the green or should I say got on to the green. For that he got a tin of cookies, no whiskey this year, sorry Peter. By the way Peter also took first place with 37 points. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext week at Lanna it’ll be stroke play since it’s the first Monday of the month and that means course we will be on that dreaded race track course and course number one as well. So come on out and test your gold skills at stroke competition. For you that worry about money so much I was told today that the price for the golfers. That’s what they call (CMSG) at Lanna will stay at 850 THB. That’s what I was told and lets hope it is true.\n\nPETER, JULIAN, KIM\n\nPhoto of the year 2015\n\nThis guy hits the ball perfectly out of the water in a water-hazard.\n\nQuestions\n\nWho is the guy?\n\nIs he allowed to move the branch, the movable plastic pipe, both or none being in the water-hazard?\n\nWhich hole is this on MaeJo?","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0401","type":"game","date":"2015-12-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.12.15","text":"CHRISTMAS STABLEFORD\n\n26/12/15\n\nA hardy 18 members came out for a Christmas morning stableford comp at Mae Jo and under mostly cloudy skies we completed play in just about 4 hours despite all groups going off #1.\n\nThe birdie hole (#2) survived again so come on out next Wednesday for the month’s last shot to take the prize.\n\nScoring was below par, pardon the pun, and finishing in 3rd place alone with 32 points was Nigel Stubbs (with a little help from Dr.Bjorge who had 33 points but failed to join us at the shack).\n\nTaking 2nd place alone with 33 points, again benefiting from the Dr.’s absence, was Ric Cameron.\n\nAnd placing 1st with no help from anyone but himself was Craig Morris with 35 points and no HI movement. Well done, Craig!\n\nEnjoy the rest of your Christmas week end and hope to see you all Wednesday for a stableford nassau.\n\n** ALSO DON’T FORGET NO PLAY ON 1 JANUARY @ MAE JO AS WE ARE AT NORTH HILL FOR THE NEW YEAR’S HANGOVER STABLEFORD @10:30 A.M. SLOTS(SLUTS) STILL AVAILABLE**\n\nRIC, CRAIG & NIGEL","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0400","type":"game","date":"2015-12-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.12.15","text":"2 MAN BEST BALL STABLEFORD\n\n24/12/15\n\n18 members came out yesterday for what could become our only non comp event in the near future (see motions pending for the AGM).\n\nAnd only 15 could compete as 3 new members, Dennis, Jan and Andy Galwey are still establishing their respective handicaps with us. Welcome, gentlemen!\n\n#2 survived w/out a birdie so pot will double for Friday’s Christmas Stableford.\n\nThe top team by a fair margin of 4 points was Frank Schwarz and our own secretary/treasurer, Rob Grootenjuiis, with 45 points.\n\nSee some of you tomorrow morning but want to wish ALL CMSG members worldwide a very MERRY CHRISTMAS.\n\nCheers.\n\nROB & FRANK","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0399","type":"game","date":"2015-12-21","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 21.12.15","text":"Another good group of golfer were out at Lanna this morning. The weather was perfect for golfing cool in the morning and warming up as the morning past on. Competition for the day Stableford Nassau and once again Lanna proved that it’s not the easiest golf courses to play even in the good shape that it is in. We had a try on the front nine at 18 points between Keith Taylor, Stuart Duncan and Jack Kuzina. After working all the way through the count back system Jack came out on top to take the front nine. The back nine was a little easier with Allen Norris taking it all alone with just 16 points. The overall points for the 18 holes went to Gary Burke who manage to get 34 points. Congratulation to our winners. Next week at Lanna it’ll be back to plane old Stableford Competition with a closet to hole on 10 and I wont say what the prize will be.\n\nFrom the Lanna Captain and the Lanna group we wish every one a MERRY CHRISTMAS. Happy New Years can went until next week.\n\nJACK,GARY, ALLEN","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0398","type":"game","date":"2015-12-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.12.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n16 members came out post Gold Canyon. It was a perfect day as the sun never made an appearance and with the exception of a lone single golfer wending his way thru our foursomes it could not have been better.\n\n#2 fell again this Friday to the precise iron play of Jimmy Catterson. Pot will restart next Wednesday.\n\nSome good scoring was recorded also and coming in 3rd today with 35 points was Nigel Stubbs.\n\nFinishing 2nd with an even round of 36 points was Ken Nalder and sneaking up on all of us with 22 points on the back side and a total of 39 points was today’s winner, Steve Bjorge.\n\nCongrats to all and have a great week end and enjoy the Mae Jo member’s tourney if you are participating this year.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0396","type":"event","date":"2015-12-16","venue":null,"heading":"Hangover New Years Event","text":"We had today on the 1st of January a total of 36 players coming out to play in the first Annual Hangover Competition. as expected we had some difficulties fro the start or better before the start, we were informed that some Caddies have not shown up for work which meant that we had to share one Caddy for two players. Some players than had trouble to find their bags and some lost their Score Cards.\n\nMiraculously we started on time at 10:04 am with Richard Brown hitting as the first member on Hole # 1 for the CMSG to start 2016.\n\nIt was good to see a sizable field of our members coming out to experience the recently transformed once more front nine. The improvements are very notable and are definitely good ones. The Course was in fantastic conditions and we can only encourage our members who did not play the course yet to go there and check it out.\n\nThe Scoring was all over the place, we had in 3rd place with 34 points Frank Schwarz, in second place with 36 points Rob Grootenhuijs and the overall Winner with an impressive 43 points was Jomo Mac Dermott.\n\nFrank, Jomo and Rob\n\nCongratulations to all Winners and a big thank you for everyone who came out on the 1st of January to play Golf.\n\nMore Impressions from the players starting on the front:","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0397","type":"game","date":"2015-12-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.12.15","text":"INDIVIDUAL NET STROKE PLAY\n\nWith a total of 19 players showing at the early hours we teed off on time and everyone made it in less 4 hours around the Golf Course. We want to welcome 2 new members, Dennis Beaudoin and Jan Jumelet.\n\nTodays format was stroke play and we had 2 members breaking net par.\n\nWith a net 69 and in 2nd place was Adam Jackson who is posting his second good round after a Gross 70 with the Maejo Expat’s on Monday.\n\nTodays Winner with a great net of 66 was Yung Beece who in turn dropped 2 strokes of his CH at Mae Jo.\n\nCongratulation to todays Winner’s. See you tomorrow at Gold Canyon.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0395","type":"game","date":"2015-12-14","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 14.12.15","text":"Another small group at Lanna this morning but that was okay those that showed up for the Stableford Competition had fun. The morning weather was cool but give way to a nice warm morning. Before I get into the scoring of todays golf game I want to let everyone know that the Lanna Monday sports day prices will continue until the end of December and that is 850 THB for 18 holes of golf and caddy so see you all next Monday. Now back to the scoring which wasn’t all that good for most of the golfers. Allen Norris came in third with just 28 points. Mark Morris held on the first place with 33 points until the last foursome came in moving him back to second place. Kim Stogner was the golfer of the day coming in with 35 points to take first place. Congratulations to our winners.\n\nNext Monday at Lanna it’ll be Stableford Nassau Competition.\n\nMark, Kim, Allen","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0394","type":"game","date":"2015-12-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.12.15","text":"Stableford\n\n14/12/15\n\nPart 3 in the Ghostwriter’s series.\n\nThe ghostwriter has been fired suffice it to say, however, true justice would be served if the CMSG would fire the bum who hired him in the 1st place.\n\nDon’t forget, the AGM is next month at Gymkana. The Donald needs every pissed off voter he can fool! No vote, no voice!\n\nEnough of the political stream of consciousness. Back to the 3rd piece of our installment.\n\nAfter Wednesday’s dismal showing by the CMSG, I am happy to report that a much higher level of golf was displayed in Friday’s stableford comp.\n\n#2 was conquered by Kuzie. Pot will restart this Wednesday.\n\nTaking 3rd place with a strong 38 points was recent returnee, Jeff Crosthwaite.\n\nFinishing in 2nd place with a score that on most days would lap the field was Tom Rowand with 40 points.\n\nThe big winner was Gordon Langtry with 42 points and a new 18.2 HI, Enjoy them both, Gordo!\n\nThat’s it for the ghostwriter saga for now, Join Frank on Wednesday for individual net stroke play.\n\nCaptain Donald signing off from Nakhon Thai!\n\nCheers!\n\nGORDON, KUZIE (KNEELING), TOM & JEFF","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0393","type":"event","date":"2015-12-10","venue":null,"heading":"The International 2016","text":"Today on Thursday January 21st, 2016 we hold The International tournament and we want to thank all 63 members who came out today and make this the best attended event ever. The weather was great and even though we started around 12 pm the temperatures where not to high. Everybody showed up on time and the course was in a very good shape, the greens were rolling true with no bumps in them. The fairways were well manicured and the rough not too penalizing making this a fair test of the teams golf skills. The buffet at the end was tasty and it plentiful. The scores were really good with a tied for 1st place at with a net 55 shared between the teams Americans (Allen Norriss, Allan Gariano, Jerry Buckley and Kim Stogner), Dingoes which were also last year Winners (Michael Kuzmich, Graham Adams, Adam Jackson and Brendan Tanham). Alone in 3rd place was team USA (Jack Kuzina, Mike Pattavina, Jim Hopkins and Joe Albright) with a net 57.\n\nGraham A., Kuzie, Adam, Brendan, Allan, Allen, Kim, Jerry\n\nJim H., Mike P., Jack K., Joe A. (missing)\n\nThe International 2016\n\n54 Photos","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0392","type":"game","date":"2015-12-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.12.15","text":"Stableford Nassau\n\n14/12/15\n\nPart 2 in the ghostwriter’s series. He should have shown up because this round had to be titled ” Bargain Basement Wednesday” as the cheapest POY points to date were gobbled up by some serious point shoppers.\n\nFirstly, no one birdied #2.\n\nAs the day’s format was nassau, someone had to win and the following occurred:\n\nTaking the front nine with a ho hum 18 points was Stuart Duncan.\n\nWinning the back with the only positive score of the day was Chris (Can Do) Kendall with 19 points.\n\nAnd the day’s biggest POY shopper with a barely credible 32 points was El Presidente himself.\n\nShame on all 20 golfers who came out today. Had to be a record low median score.\n\nSee part 3 for a better report.\n\nSTUART, FRANK & CHRIS","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0391","type":"game","date":"2015-12-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.12.15","text":"Match Play vs. Course (Net)\n\n14/12/15\n\nI guess the ghostwriter I hired didn’t bother to write the post after all, so here goes. 20 members came out to Mae Jo on the date referenced above for a crack at Old Man Par under as I remember mostly pleasant conditions.\n\n3 of the 20 either beat or tied the old guy and they were:\n\nJack Kuzina who took 3rd place with a round of even.\n\nFrank Schwarz alone in 2nd place with +2.\n\nAnd at +5 with 5 holes remaining and hanging on for 1st place with +3, Michael ( Kuzie) Kuzmich.\n\nHope everyone had a good week end last week and has anyone seen this guy I hired?\n\nJACK, KUZIE & FRANK","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0390","type":"game","date":"2015-12-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.12.15","text":"Stableford\n\n18 members and 2 guests came out for the first O’ Dark thirty tee time of the high season and wouldn’t you know it we finished only 20 minutes earlier than our low season tee time! You guys just play too fast according to the starters committee at Mae Jo.\n\nCrossover hell again! Welcome to High Season. Just have to grin and bear it!\n\nSo, getting back to the day’s comp. Nigel Stubbs made it 2 in a row as he birdied this month’s hole (#2). He was the last to birdie last months as well. Prize will restart this Friday.\n\nScoring overall was average as Kenny Jones and myself came in with 35 points tying for 2nd place.\n\nTaking 1st place with 37 points was today’s birdie boy and Frank’s boy, Silvan with 37 points.\n\nCongratulations to all today’s winners and see you agin at the ungodly hour of 7:04 for match play (net) vs. par.\n\nCheers!\n\nKenny, Nigel, Mike, Silvan","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0389","type":"game","date":"2015-12-01","venue":null,"heading":"Mabalacat (AC), 01.12.15","text":"The new appointed representative abroad of the CMSG on his first mission!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0388","type":"game","date":"2015-11-30","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 30.11.15","text":"On a very nice it was good to see some Mai Je morning at Lanna 20 golfers were on hand to take on a fun game of Stableford Competition. The weather was cool in the morning but warmed up later. As always it was good to see some Mai Jo golfers with us today. I guess they came down to see if Lanna was real as hard as they have heard and one of them found Lanna not to be hard at all to sore on. Julian Wing who we hadn’t seen for a while took third place with 34 points. Lawrence Nahik who always seems to be hanging around the top took second place with 36 points. I know from time to time we have some really high points at Lanna but I can’t remember any one scoring 50 points before. That’s right 50 points and that someone was Soren Nielsen and need I say he took first place. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nThere will be no golf at Lanna on the 7th of December because it’s a Thai holiday. We’ll be back at Lanna on the 14th of December which just might be the last of the Spots Days at Lanna for a while so they say. Stating on the 16th of December and going through January there will be no Sports Days prices because of high season. So prices are going up to 1,300 Thb. for 18 holes of golf and caddy. They have stated this in the past but it’s has never happen. I’ll keep everyone informed of the situation in the next week or so.\n\nLAWENCES, SOREN, JULIAN","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0387","type":"game","date":"2015-11-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.11.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nA Captains dream happened today @ Mae Jo. Exactly 20 members showed up after a rainy final Loy Kratong evening to form 5 fourballs under lift, clean and place conditions.\n\nThe birdie hole (#12) went unclaimed for its’ last day. #2 will be December’s designated hole.\n\nAlso, we say goodbye for the next several weeks to Larry Richard as he goes out to make a buck and we welcome back Adam Jackson from his Vietnam tour.\n\nSpeaking of Larry, he also took 3rd place today with 36 points.\n\nFinishing 2nd with a score that would normally take 1st, was Ken Nalder with 39 points. In fact, I handed him the 1st place prize mistakenly.\n\nBut after wresting the money from Ken’s hands, I was able to give the proper prize to today’s winner with 40 points, Jim Hopkins!!\n\nWell done guys and to all, have a great week end.\n\n*****December’s events will be posted tomorrow but don’t forget, we go to our high season start time of 7:00 a.m. next Wednesday!!!*****\n\nKEN, LARRY & JIM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0386","type":"game","date":"2015-11-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.11.15","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\n28 members and 2 guests joined the gang at Mae Jo today for the above referenced comp under cool clear skies to start the day. Almost jumper weather, boys.\n\nOne last try at making a 3 at #12 on Friday as no one accomplished it again today.\n\nSo going out with a bang and winning the front with 19 points was Paul Wilson who is taking his family on the last leg of their 2 year travel gig to Bali. Hope to see Paul back with us next June. Safe travels the rest of the way!\n\nTying for honors on the back side with very respectable 22’s were Kuzie and yours’ truly.\n\nWinning the overall was young Master Schwarz (Silvan) with a fine 39 total.\n\nSee you for the month end final on Friday and don’t forget, we go to 7 a.m. start times next Wednesday, December 2nd. Weekly events will be up this week end!!! I promise!\n\nKuzie, Silvan, Mike & Paul","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0385","type":"game","date":"2015-11-23","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 23.11.15","text":"Once again another fine day for golfing at Lanna a little breezy but that was nice too. we had good numbers at Lanna with the snow birds coming back to CM to roost for a few months. Todays competition was two person team Stableford Competition. Out of the eight team only three didn’t make it in the forties for points. I guess to many trees got in the way. As always we had a tie this time it was for third place between the team of Kim Stogne and Gordon Langtry with 41 points and the other team that had 41 points was Gary Lyon and Mark Morris. Kim and Gordon won out on count back to take third place. Second place went to Allen Norris and Paul Wilson with 43 points. First place at 46 points went to Gary Burke and Jack Kuzina . Congratulation to our winner. Next week at Lanna it’ll be back to just plane old Stableford Competition.\n\n,\n\nALLEN, GORDON, PAUL,GARY, JACK\n\nand last but not least KIM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0384","type":"game","date":"2015-11-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.11.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nOn my way to Mae Jo this morning I spotted a car behind me at the 1001 traffic light that I took to be Wednesday’s birdie hole winner, Nigel Stubbs, when lo and behold it was Jimmy Catterson doing his best Stubby impression. Arriving at Mae Jo a few minutes later I realized my error and presented Nigel with his well deserved monetary prize.\n\nAnyway, it was a beautiful morning for golf and 22 members and 3 guests posted for today’s Stableford comp. Nigel’s Wednesday birdie was not duplicated so the pot regrows for next Wednesday.\n\nTying for 3rd place today with 33 points was Michael Kuzmich, Graham Adams and Pranee Buckley (not pictured).\n\nSplitting 1st place with 37 points was the red hot Jomo MacDermott and Nigel Stubbs.\n\nHave a great week end and I promise that Tuesday’s away game report will be posted after I receive my hush money. You know who you are!!!!\n\nCheers.\n\nJomo, Kuzie, Graham & Nigel","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0383","type":"game","date":"2015-11-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.11.15","text":"Even though we had the Away Game just yesterday in Chiang Rai and some members are still up there (cleaning up), 16 Members arrived to nice cool temperatures at Mae Jo this morning for a 2 man Best Ball Stableford competition. We all started of Hole # 1 and everyone made it around in less than 4 hours. The mood was really good at the nineteenth hole.\n\nWe had a Birdie on Hole # 12 recorded by Nigel Stubbs (since the Captain was absence the money can only be claimed by Friday, otherwise will be forfeited).\n\nThe runner up Team with a commendable 41 Stableford points were Larry Richard & Ric Cameron and the Winners who were obviously Hamming and Egging the best were Chris Kendall & Yung Beece with 47 Stableford points.\n\nSome voiced the idea to establish a new rule that regardless of the winning points at this format, the winning team should be cut 4 Strokes each of their Handicap just because…..\n\nThe AGM is near and I reminded everyone that now is the time to send in any motions for consideration by the members at the AGM. We are waiting….\n\nCongratulations to all Winners, see you on Friday for a Stableford competition.\n\nYung, Chris, Larry, Ric and Nigel","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0382","type":"game","date":"2015-11-16","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 16.11.15","text":"Another fine day for golfing at Lanna and the number of golfer was good too in spite of the away tournament in Chiang Rai. It was Stableford Nassau competition and the scoring was good. As always as it seems we had a tie on the front nine at 19 points between Keith Freeman and Gary Lyon. Gary won out on count back to take the front nine. The back nine went to Shannon Livingston with 22 points We won’t talk about the front nine he had other than it just took him some time to get going. Total overall points for the round went to Paul Wilson who had a very good round that totaled him 41 points. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nPHOTO ?\n\nNO CHIP IN CAMERA, NO COMPUTER CORD FOR CAMERA SO NO PHOTO\n\nSOORY GUYS","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0381","type":"game","date":"2015-11-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.11.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nWhere in the hell is Geoff Garret’s scorecard and what group is he playing with??? 23 of the 24 players who came out to Mae Jo were ready to play off #1 and #10 tees but one card went missing and even your captain was searching hi and lo when lo and behold he was in my group!!!!!!! Fire the bum. You guys just won’t take the proper action after screw up after screw up. I guess you get what you pay for!!\n\nSo anyway, the rounds were actually started promptly at 8 and all 6 groups made it around in just under 4 hours in mostly pleasant conditions.\n\nNo birdies on November’s designated hole#12 so that pot will grow for next Wednesday’s 2 man event.\n\nTying for 3rd place with respectable 34’s were Nigel Stubbs and Graham Adams.\n\nFinishing 2nd alone with 36 points was John Noyes ( Has set of left handed Taylor Made clubs, only hit from the wrong side and priced to sell ).\n\nTaking the comp in 1st place was former 16 handicapper, Larry Richard, with 40 points.\n\nCongratulations to all the winners and hope to see most of you Tuesday at Santiburi for this month’s away game.\n\nHave a great week end!\n\nLARRY, JOHN, NIGEL & GRAHAM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0380","type":"game","date":"2015-11-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.11.15","text":"Today we had a pretty nice turnout, 21 members and two guests. A special welcome to Peter Jones who came all the way from Vientiane to join us! Just consider a membership Peter, it’s only 1000 Baht entrance with a yearly contribution of 400. Frank mentioned a life time membership of only 1,000,000 Baht! You would be the first, don’t be shy.\n\nUnder a covered sky we started off with 3 groups of the 1 tee and 3 groups teeing off the # 10th. Unfortunately Don Bishop was in the first group teeing off ten. They finally showed up at the caddy shack 2 hours after the guys teeing off from 1.\n\nThe format was Stroke play net. Only 1 member played to his full handicap with a net score of 72, the highly esteemed Kuzie who is now on top of the Player of the Year list 2016 !! Tied for second came in Nigel Stubbs and Richard Brown each with 74 net. Hardly worth mentioning but okay, Jeff Croswaithe and Larry Richard came in third with 75. Welcome Richard, good to have you back again!!!\n\nSee you all at Friday 13th!!! for a round of Stableford.\n\nAnyone who knows these guys?","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0379","type":"game","date":"2015-11-09","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 09.11.15","text":"The numbers were up at Lanna this morning and the weather was great for golfing too. It got little warm as the morning worn on but overall it was very nice. The competition for the morning was just plain old Stableford and once again Lanna proved it not that easy of a golf course Even with the course in good shape the scoring was on the low side which at times isn’t all that uncommand at Lanna. Once again we has a tie for third place between Mark Morris and Barry O at 31 points. Mark won out on countback to take third place, Kim Stogner continued his winning way from last week at Inthanon to take second place with 32 points. Like I said the scoring was on the low side for 33 points was all it took to take first place by me (Allan Gariano) wonders will never cease. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nWe welcome back one of our snow birds from Canada Gary Burke and we also welcomed one of our new members to Lanna Paul Wilson. Good to see you both.\n\nMark, Allan, Kim\n\nNext week at Lanna it’ll be Stableford Nassau.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0378","type":"game","date":"2015-11-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.11.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n26 players came out to Mae Jo for today’s Stableford Comp. including new member, Paul Wilson. Even a few of the Lao DGA-Pissheads contingent made it out after 6 days of burning the candle at both ends in Vientiane. Some even beat Harry & I to the check in table before 7.\n\nScoring was on the low side as a result.\n\nTying for 3rd place with 33 points was Robert Green & Tom Berger ( Sorry about the card, Tom. See above. )\n\nTaking 2nd alone with a masterfully managed 35 points and remaining a 19 handicap was Chris Kendall.\n\nAnd all alone in 1st with 37 points was Christian Friis!\n\nWell done, gentlemen and congratulations!\n\nHope to see everyone tomorrow @ the Maeping Imperial for the 2015 awards dinner.\n\nCheers!\n\nROBERT, CHRISTIAN & CHRIS","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0377","type":"event","date":"2015-11-05","venue":null,"heading":"Away Game December 2015","text":"Today all 40 Players showed up on time for todays Scramble and we also were able to Tee Off on #1 and #10 which made it much easier regarding the playing time. However we had one team which for no reason managed to play 5 hours. We send out a search party when they were approaching the 18th Green.\n\nScoring was as expected good even though Gold Canyon is not an easy Golf Course.\n\nWe had a two way tie with a net of 62:\n\nRobert Green, Craig Morriss, Ralph Hamilton, Allen Norriss & Jim Hopkins, Thomas Rowand, Steven Bjorge, Joe Albright\n\nWe also had a two way tie for 1st place with a net Score of 59:\n\nMike Pattavina (Birthday boy), Peter Haddon, Chawinee Ongsakul, Chris Kendall & Adam Jackson, Michael Kuzmich, Silvan Schwarz, Frank Schwarz.\n\nCongratulations to all Team and the Winners\n\nResult Scramble 17.12.15","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0376","type":"game","date":"2015-11-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.11.15","text":"Under Sunny but muggy conditions we had today 5 three Balls going of Tee #1 and Tee #10 for a quick 3 1/2 hours round. Because of the rain from last night we decided to play “Lift, Clean and Place”. Including the Awards we finished before 12 pm. Today’s format was a Stableford Nassau.\n\nThe front with 19 points was won by Jeff Crostwhaite\n\nThe back with 19 points was won by Silvan Schwarz\n\nThe Overall Winner today was with 39 points Chris Kendall\n\nSee you back on Friday, remember this month Birdie Hole is # 12.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0375","type":"game","date":"2015-11-02","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 02.11.15","text":"On a beautiful day for golfing the Lanna group headed out for the usual first of the month Stroke Competition starting on course 3 and ending on course 1. Scoring was good once more even with some golfers in the double digits on a few holes. Ralph Hamilton once again had a good gross round of golf to take third place with a gross 98 that netted him a net 75. John Noyes who just came back to sunny CM came in at second with a gross 87 that netted him a 74. Even with a double digit hole couldn’t stop Allen Norris from taking first place with a good gross round of 89 that netted him a 69. Congratulation to the winners.\n\nNext week at Lanna we’ll be back to Stableford Competition on the regular 1 & 2 course, so come on out.\n\nRALPH, ALLAN, JOHN","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0374","type":"game","date":"2015-10-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.10.15","text":"22 members joined todays Match Play Net against the Course. It was a real nice day with temperatures acceptable and a nice cool breeze. Very enjoyable. It was also Clavin Davis\n\nBirthday and his last game before going back to Australia. Happy Birthday Calvin and see you soon.\n\nThe Committee and members want to thank Chris Kendall\n\nwho donated 3.000 nicely printed Mae Jo Score Cards with the updated Handicap Index. Thank you Chris.\n\nAs to the Winners:\n\n3rd place with a +1 was Ric Cameron\n\n2nd place with an respectable +3 was Nigel Stubbs\n\nand the 1st place with an commendable +4 to Jack Cooper\n\nCongratulations to all Winners and thank you for all the members who came out today. Just a reminder that the Tee times for Mae Jo will not change in until December. Hope to see you all on Wednesday next week for a Stableford Nassau competition. Enjoy the weekend.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0373","type":"game","date":"2015-10-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.10.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nAfter a couple of last minute arrivals today at Mae Jo we had an even 32 players post including 3 guests.\n\nI would also like to welcome back to the fold Jim Hopkins, John Noyes ( who actually returned about 10 days ago ) and Ronnie Hill. Welcome back, gentlemen.\n\nWith one round left in October, no one birdied #8 so the pot continues to grow. Remember #12 is the designated hole for November.\n\nPretty good scoring overall today and finishing in 3rd alone was Steve Borge with 37 points.\n\nTaking 2nd with a strong 39 points was Tom Berger. And finding the winner’s circle in the first POY event @ Mae Jo for 20d15-16 was Chris Kendall with 41 points.\n\nCongratulations Guys!\n\nSee everyone next Friday as several us are heading to Lao for the DGA Pissheads extravaganza in Vientienne.\n\nJoin Frank this Friday for match play vs. par and next Wednesday for a stableford nassau.\n\nCheers!\n\nTOM, STEVE & CHRIS","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0372","type":"game","date":"2015-10-26","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 26.10.15","text":"Another fine day of golf at Lanna for some Stableford Nassau Competition. Everyone completed their round of golf in about four hours. Sorry to say the scoring wasn’t all that good. The front nine was taken by Gary Lyon with just 16 points, that’s right 16 points. The back nine was a little better with Peter Brown taking it with 20 points only because he lost out to Lawrence Nahlik on count back for the overall total high points when they both tried at 33 points. By the way Lawrence had 23 points on the back nine but can only win one segment of the competition. Congratulations to our winners. Next week at Lanna it’ll be stroke competition on courses 3 & 1.\n\nGary, Lawrence, Peter","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0370","type":"event","date":"2015-10-23","venue":null,"heading":"Away Game November 2015","text":"This month was on November 17th (Tuesday) at the Santiburi Golf Course in Chiang Rai. The Tee off time was 10:00 am. The price was Baht 1.100 including Caddy.\n\nOriginally, 32 players were signed up including 2 mystery guests. Unfortunately, after searching high and lo for them right up to tee time, it became apparent that they were going to remain a mystery.\n\nIt was a beautiful day so it was decided to play the ball down but after a couple of holes it was evident that the Singh Corporation has ample resources to apply water to the course and lift clean and place would have been the call but hindsight as they say is 20/20.\n\n5 players found the conditions to their liking as Ralph Hamilton and Peter Haddon tied for 4th place with 37 points.\n\nThe other 3 tied for the top spot with 38 points and they were, Barry Ochitwa, Nee Ongsakul and Jomo MacDermott.\n\nWell done and apologies for the late report. Chiang Rai can have a strange effect on some of us from the fine cuisine at 71 Celcius to the 5 star accommodations at the Jepsom House etal.\n\nLooking forward to next years’ visit to Santiburi already.\n\nPeter, Ralph, Nee, Jomo & Barry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0371","type":"game","date":"2015-10-23","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Fourth Tournament @ Inthanon 23.10.15","text":"49 players registered in time for our 09:00 am Tee off on Hole # 1 and Hole # 10 under a sunny and clear blue sky. A special thank goes to Khun Kung from the Inthanon Golf Course who agreed to give us this special price on a Public Holiday and additionally reserved all remaining carts (many are in the repair shop) only for our last leg of the Annual Tournament.\n\nThe Scoring was more on the hot side for some late starters in order to through their Names into the possible Winners list.\n\nWe had a 4 way tie for 3rd place with 37 points between Dao Beece, Joy Gariano, Garry Walker and Steven Bjorge. Alone in 2nd place with a respectable 38 points coming into late form was Shaun Stewart. And the overall Winner today with an impressive 42 points was our Secretary Rob Grootenhuijs.\n\nA Big Congratulation to all Winners of todays Competition. The Final Results for the Annual Tournament will be announced on Saturday, 7th of November at the Mae Ping Imperial Hotel party. Entrance will be at 18:00 hours.\n\nA huge thank you to all members who participated in this years Chiang Mai Social Golfers Annual Tournament for coming out and supporting our Society and sharing the Golf Experience.\n\nThe Committee\n\nInthanon Annual 2015\n\n25 Photos","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0369","type":"game","date":"2015-10-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Third Tournament @ Mae Jo Golf Course 21.10.15","text":"On a Sunny day we played with 50 members our third leg of the Annual Tournament 2015. A good turnout. The Ladies starting in their points order of on Tee # 10 and than followed by 4 more groups of guys fighting for points. We had 7 groups of Tee # 1. All is all everyone made it around in good time between 4 – 4.5 hours.\n\nScoring was okay with a tied for 4th place with 35 points between Steven Bjorge and Soren Nielsen. Alone in third place with 36 points was Ralph Hamilton. In second place with a good 38 points posted by Yung Beece and the Winner with 39 points was Frank Schwarz.\n\nThe Handicaps have already been adjusted for Friday, so Yung and Frank enjoy your new Handicaps.\n\nSee you all on Friday morning.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0368","type":"game","date":"2015-10-19","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 19.10.15","text":"Another fine day for golfing at Lanna, a little warm but that was okay compared to last Monday. Some good scores for the Stableford Competition today. A tie at 31 points between the old skipper Gary Lyon and Lawrence Nahlik. Gary won out on count back to take second leaving Lawrence all alone in third. We had another tie for first place between Ralph Hamilton and Prajat Bacchi. Prajat won out on count back to take first place but was not in the money competition so Ralph took home the first place money. Congratulation to our winners and see you all next week at Lanna.\n\nRALPH, GARY, LAWRENCE","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0367","type":"game","date":"2015-10-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.10.15","text":"STUBBY’S STABLEFORD\n\n14 members came out for Friday’s post Gassan Khutan for the season’s final Stubby comp. and wouldn’t you know it, the event’s brain child, Nigel Stubbs came in 1st place with 40 points. Unfortunately for him, 2 grinders tied his total. Clavin Davis and Chris Kendall rained on Nigel’s parade and shared the pot equally. Well done, gentlemen!\n\nThe birdie pool continues to grow again as no one made 3 on #8.\n\nAgain no photo as the captain was paying more attention to his Leo consumption than to his photo journal duties! I say dump the bum!!!\n\nSee you at Mae Jo for round three of the annual tournament. Also, please be advised there is no play this upcoming Friday as the final round(4) of the Annual is at Inthanon.\n\nWeekly events calendar will be updated Tuesday for month’s end and November.\n\nCheers!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0366","type":"game","date":"2015-10-15","venue":"Gassan","heading":"Second Tournament @ Gassan Khuntan Golf Course 15.10.15","text":"Again a strong field of 48 players turned up for the second round of the Annual Tournament. The weather was more on the Hot side since we had clear skies. The staff at Gassan Khuntan did an awesome job in helping the Committee to organize today’s outing. A Big thank you to the staff.\n\nAll players arrived in time with one exception, he was going to the wrong Gassan course but missed only his assigned group. We switched one player and the late arrival could join the next group.\n\nFor many of us it was the first time we saw the redesigned Golf Course and improvements. Even though we had asked for an updated Score Card prior to our arrival we did not got it and so there were some changes in regards to their reassigned Handicap Index and some holes we had to make the adjustments after the round.\n\nThe next weeks third competition at the Mae Jo Golf Course will start at 07:57 hours and the Tee off order will be the accumulated Stableford points, which means the players with the lowest combined score for the last 2 competitions will go out first and the highest will go last.\n\nSee you at Mae Jo.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0365","type":"game","date":"2015-10-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.10.15","text":"INDIVIDUAL STROKE PLAY NET\n\n14 members and 3 guests, Dusit, Bart & Barry came out for today’s comp although only 10 scores were posted as 4 players thought today’s format was match play. Please check the website’s weekly events calendar to avoid any confusion even though no one has accused me of heving a shrinking violet voice in the staging area prior to play!!\n\nComing in 2nd place with a not so strong 76 was Silvan Schwarz and with a 1 over par net 73, today’s winner was Chris Kendall with 73 despite an 8 on #18. Just ask him!\n\nThe birdie pool for #8 continues to grow again as no one threatened to make 3 there today.\n\nSee you tomorrow at Gassan Khutan for the 2nd round of the annual tournament and perhaps Friday @ Mae Jo for Stubby’s Stableford ( one stoke added to handicap per club removed ).\n\nSorry, no photo today!\n\nCheers!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0364","type":"game","date":"2015-10-12","venue":"Lanna","heading":"First Tournament @ Lanna Golf Course 12.10.15","text":"Today a total of 48 players showed up to start the Annual Tournament 2015 under dark skies with the lowest temperature since early March this year. Shannon Livingstone was playing to establish his Handicap. So 47 players tried to score their first result for the best 3 out of 4 scores. Thanks for the corporation of all players and the starter of the Lanna Course we started early with no groups placed between our flights.\n\nThe Ladies had the honor and started first (3 groups), followed by the men teeing off in the Handicap Order (low to high). We had maybe for 45 minutes light rain at the start of the round but after that a solid cloud cover with no further liquid humidity until all players made it back to the restaurant for lunch and after Golf banter.\n\nSome good scoring even though the conditions were not ideal (actually only 2 players broke par). We had a 4 way tie Noi Taylor, Roengrudee Grootenhuijs, Clavin Davis and Silvan Schwarz for 6th place with a total of 33 Stbl. points. Tied for 4th was Roscoe Butler and Yung Beece with 34 Stbl. points. In 3rd place was Ric Cameron with 35 points. In second place was Soren Nielsen with a very good 39 Stbl. points and the Winner with a fantastic score of 41 Stbl. points was Yukio Doi (his last round before heading back to Japan tomorrow, safe travel Yukio and see you soon).\n\nCongratulations to all Winners.\n\nSee you all on Thursday for the second day of the Annual tournament @ Gassan Khuntan.\n\nAnnual General Information:\n\nThe Annual CMSG Tournament 2015 will be held at the following locations and dates:\n\nLanna Golf Course @ 12.10.2015 – start 08:15 am – Baht 800\n\nGassan Khuntan @ 15.10.2015 – start 09:00 am – Baht 1.200 (incl. Cart)\n\nMae Jo Golf Course @ 21.10.2015 – start 08:00 am – Baht 1.100\n\nInthanon Golf Resort @ 23.10.2015 – start at 09:00 am – Baht 1.000 (incl. shared cart)\n\nWe ask all members who are participating in those events to be at the registration table to check in and to receive their Score cards no later than 30 minutes prior to Tee off.\n\nAnnual Tournament General Rules\n\nThe Annual Tournament is played in the format of 4 Stableford events within two weeks time.\n\nThe Tee off order at Lanna Golf Course is determined by the Course Handicap of the player (lowest to highest).\n\nThe Tee off order at Gassan Khuntan is determined by the Course Handicap of the player (highest to lowest).\n\nAll following Tee off orders will be in the order of the overall standings in the Annual Competition (Lowest overall Stableford points to Highest Stableford points).\n\nAll members who are current with their membership and have established a valid Handicap are eligible to participate. To determine the final Winner the best three Results from each Member will be counted. If a member does only participate in one or two events he will not qualify for any Trophy consideration.\n\nThe prize Ceremony will be at the Annual Party on November 7th, 2015 at the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel. A separate invitation will follow.\n\nSubscription is closed","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0363","type":"game","date":"2015-10-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.10.15","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\n#8 survived it’s 1st day renewal as 27 players came out to Mae Jo this Friday including new member, Paul Wilson, who will be joining us for the next several weeks before continuing his travels with his wife and three year old daughter. Welcome, Paul!\n\nWho says Nassau comps aren’t interesting at the very least?????\n\nTying for front nine honors with 19 points were Chris Kendall and Adam Jackson. Tying the back nine with 20 points was Lennart Larsson and Soren Nielson with 20 points.\n\nAnd the we had a 3 way tie for the overall with Adam, Soren & Chris posting 38 points. All prizes were quickly distributed to protect the innocent as poor Jack Kuzina posted 37 points overall and 18 and 19 respectively per side and got bupkus!!\n\nEnjoy the rest of your week ends and good luck to all who are participating in the upcoming annual tournament events!\n\nIndividual Stroke play available Wednesday for you gluttons for punishment.\n\nCheers!\n\nSOREN, LIGHTNING, ADAM & CHRIS","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0362","type":"game","date":"2015-10-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.10.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nA Captain’s dream happened yesterday at Mae Jo as 28 players showed up forming 7 foursomes. Keep up the good work, boys!\n\nBIRDIE ALERT- #8 GRAHAM ADAMS, DRIVER, WEDGE, 6 FOOT PUTT. POT STARTS OVER TOMORROW! CONGRATS, GRAHAM!\n\nTying for 3rd place with very respectable 36 point performances were Jack Kuzina and Richard Brown.\n\nAnd again making some serious noise was Soren Nielson with 39 points, good for 2nd place alone.\n\nMost days that 39 point effort would take 1st place, however, in one of the most dramatic drops in Handicap Indexes in CMSG history from 28.2 to 24.7 with 43 points was Iowa’s own, Curtis Nickel. Well done, Curtis!!\n\nCome on out tomorrow morning for a Stableford Nassau format and the last tune up before next week’s Annual Tournament.\n\nSoren, Jack K., Curtis & Brownie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0361","type":"game","date":"2015-10-05","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 05.10.15","text":"On a very nice morning for golf 18 CMSG leaded out at Lanna for a nice round of stroke competition. We had some late shows but we manage to fit them in and we all got teed off on time. Lets remember golfers you most be checked in by 8:00. But it would be a lot better to be there by 7:50 just to make it a lot easier on the old Captain and the golfers that get there on time.\n\nScoring was good once more. The Old Captain Gary Lyon showed us that Lanna isn’t all that hard came in with a nice 71 to take first place in the money competition. Steve Bjorge was close behind with a net 72 to take second place. Ralph Hamilton came in third with a net 74. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext week at Lanna will be the first round of the CMSG Annual Tournament. First tee time is at 8:12 so be at Lanna early so we can start on time.\n\nRALPH, GARY, STEVE","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0360","type":"game","date":"2015-10-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.10.15","text":"2 MAN BEST BALL NET\n\nFinally have the Fiber Optic 30 Meg Wifi installed here in my new home at Village Chonlada as I write this report late Saturday evening. ( Ric C.!!)\n\n25 then 26 then 25 again players came out Friday for Harry’s 2 Man Best Ball comp. Poor Calvin, he’s left off the list then added back. Doesn’t\n\ndeserve such anonymity as he is always at the ready to fill in for missing winners ( see Wednesday’s match report ).\n\nAnyway, back to the actual match report. The weather was most pleasant as cloud cover was in the works for most of the round and perhaps the\n\nmostly strong scoring could be attributed to it.\n\nTying for 2nd place with net 63’s were the teams of ever ready Calvin Davis and Michael Kuzmich and Craig Morriss and Joop Schuilmanns.\n\n1st place went to the power house duo of Jack Kuzina and Nigel Stubbs with net 62.\n\nEnjoy the rest of your week end and hope to see you at Mae Jo next Wednesday where the birdie pool for #8 will be 1100 baht!!\n\nCalvin, Jack,Nigel, Kuzie, Craig & Joop","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0359","type":"game","date":"2015-09-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.09.15","text":"Stableford\n\n26 members posted today at Mae Jo including new member, Kenny Jones. Welcome, Kenny!\n\nIt was a little on the warm side but we still managed to get everyone around in just under 4 hours despite Prince Harry’s insistence that we had 27 golfers not 26. Long flight from Manila?\n\nNo birdies again on #8 so I have decided to let it ride for October. Come on out for Harry’s 2 Man Net Blind draw and take a crack at the now 1,000 baht pot.\n\nWe had a tie for 2nd place today at 36 points and they were: Ken Nalder and Rob Grootenjuis.\n\nAlone in 1st place was Jeff Crosthwaite with 38 points. Jeff got away before I could take today’s photo so his better looking brother stood in for him.\n\nCongrats to the winners!\n\nRob, Jeff’s brother & Ken","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0358","type":"game","date":"2015-09-28","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 28.09.15","text":"Another small of golfers at Lanna this morning and maybe because some of the golfers didn’t come out because they thought it was going to be Match Play but it wasn’t because the Captain (me) was to busy this past week to make up a good Match Tournament that everyone might like or at least some of the golfer might like. So it was decided just to play plain old Stableford once more which everyone liked that idea.\n\nScoring was good. Lennart Larsson came in third with 33 points. But for some reason he ran off before collecting his winning. Hope he come back or the BEER will be on him. Second place went to Gary Lyon with 34 points. First place went to another Gary, Gary Walker with 36 points. Congratulations to our winners.\n\nNext week at Lanna it’ll be our usual first Monday of the month Stroke Play.\n\nLennart (no show) Gary L., Gary W.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0357","type":"game","date":"2015-09-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.09.15","text":"MATCH PLAY VS. PAR\n\n32 players including one guest, Terry, came out to Mae Jo today. Lift, clean and place was implemented after the prior evenings showers and 4 players beat Old Man Par but couldn’t manage a birdie on #8 again. Pot will be 900 baht next Wednesday for the month’s last comp. (Stableford).\n\nTied for 3rd place at +1 were Chris Kendall and in his 1st official comp with us, Soren Nielson.\n\nComing in 2nd place despite being relegated to the 4th group off #1 was our own Jack Cooper with a stellar +3.\n\nAnd surprising the field with a strong +4 was young Master Silvan Schwarz.\n\nWell done and congratulations to all in the biggest field of the year thus far! Oh, and a special mention to Pranee Buckley, Dao Beece, Ram & Noi Taylor. Great to see you ladies back with us. You were missed!\n\nHave a great week end, everyone.\n\n****We have adjusted the Handicap Index for Mae Jo reflecting how the holes are actually playing, considering around 1.200 rounds we have recorded since January 2015. Click Score Card Maejo to see the New Handicap Index which are using to record all Scores since 23.09.15.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0356","type":"game","date":"2015-09-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.09.15","text":"On this Wednesday a total of 25 players turned up for a Stableford competition. Soren placed his 5th Score Card and will enter on Friday his first competition. Scoring was rather on the low side with a 3 way tied for 2nd place between Lennart (Lightning), Richard Brown and John Laidley for 35 points. The outright Winner today was the long missed Ken Nalder with an even Par 36 points. Well done Gentleman.\n\nRichard even threatened to shoot himself (see his own comment on his Score Card below) on hole 16, we are glad he did not.\n\nSee you all on Friday for a Match Play vs. Par.\n\nRichard B., Ken Nalder & John Laidely","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0355","type":"game","date":"2015-09-21","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 21.09.15","text":"Another small group at Lanna this morning but better than the last few weeks and it can only get better with a few more of our members coming back to Chiang Mai for the winter months. Competition for the day was Stableford Nassau. You know front nine, back nine and overall high points for the 18 holes. Lanna proved that it’s not that easy to score high on it so score was a little on the low side. Gary Lyon’s made it look easy on the front nine with a high of 20 points. Our CMSG’s Chairman Frank Schwarz took the back nine with just 17 points. The overall high points for the 18 holes went to Julian Wing who had high of 34 points. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nCompetition at Lanna next week will be Match Play. You’ll just have to come out to see just what Match Play format it will be.\n\nGARY, FRANK, JULIAN","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0354","type":"game","date":"2015-09-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.09.15","text":"Individual Stroke Play Net\n\nAnother strong turnout of 21 members and 1 guest despite the threat and promise of rain throughout today’s round. Lift, clean and place was in effect thru the green in your own fairway but only 3 golfers were able to shoot par or better.\n\nComing in 3rd place today with an even net round of 72 ( and with a 9 on his card) was Gordon Langtry.\n\nTying for 1st place with one under 71’s were Jomo MacDermott and Adam Jackson.\n\nCongratulations to today’s winners!\n\nStill no birdie on this month’s designated hole (#8) so that pot will reach 700 baht for next Wednesday’s stableford comp.\n\nAlso, special congratulations to our own Frank Schwarz for advancing to the next round of the Chang Amateur Tourney in Bangkok after shooting a fine 82 at Doi Inthanon. Well done, Frank!\n\nHave a great week end!\n\nGordon, Adam & Jomo","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0353","type":"game","date":"2015-09-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.09.15","text":"We had one of the biggest turn outs in a long time with 26 members and 2 guest playing a regular Stableford format today. The weather was a bit on the warm side since there were almost no clouds. Very untypical for the rainy season. The scoring were for some also on the hot side. Rumor has it that one performs better if one does not go out the night before.\n\nSo, the third place was won with 38 points by Iain Craig, second place with 40 points by Adam Jackson and with 41 points and a strike on his last hole our Mae Jo Captain Mike Pattavina took the first place.\n\nWell done gentleman. We hope to see a good turn up also on Friday for the Individual Stroke Net.\n\nIain, Mike P., Adam J.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0352","type":"game","date":"2015-09-14","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 14.09.15","text":"A small but hardy group of CMSG where out at Lanna this morning for a nice round of golf. The course was a little wet from the over night rain but the morning weather was great for golfing . Gordon Langtry and Gary Lyon both came in with 28 points but Gordon won out on count back to take third place. Barry Ochitwa came in second with 32 points. Peter Brown took first place with a very good round of 38 points. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nStableford Nassau will be the competition for next Monday at Lanna.\n\nBARRY, PETER, GORDON","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0351","type":"game","date":"2015-09-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.09.15","text":"Today we had 17 members coming out for a Stableford Nassau competition. As expected the number was a bit lower since we had just yesterday a competition. Lennart could not continue the great form he displayed at Inthanon. It seems that Mae Jo was playing more difficult today because the scoring was more on the low side. The front 9 Holes were won by Stuart Duncan with 18 points. The back took Frank with 19 points and the overall was taken by Craig Morriss with a blistering total Stableford points of 35. Again today there were no Birdie recorded on Hole # 8, so the Birdie pool is growing.\n\nWe wish everyone a great weekend, go to the driving range get the fixes and see you all again next Wednesday for a Stableford competition.\n\nCraig, Stuart & Frank","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0350","type":"game","date":"2015-09-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Lanna & Mae Jo shootout, 10.09.15","text":"The idea for a friendly competition between the Lanna and Mae Jo sections of Chiang Mai Social Golfers was first raised at the last AGM and Terry Redding and Don Bishop rose to the challenge and organized the first “shootout” between the two groups. Inthanon was chosen as the venue due to the good deal arranged (1200 Baht including cart, green fee, caddy and lunch) and the friendly staff who made the organization so easy. Thanks to Inthanon – the food was superb and the course in great order. Thanks also for being able to start off 4 different tees allowing all 8 foursomes to finish within minutes of each other.\n\nAfter arrival and registration the draw was held for the teams. It was a great achievement that all 32 players turned up on time. Thanks also to our emergency Suranee Livingstone who did not make a team but played anyway. The draw was a bit if a shambles but was completed reasonably quickly with names being drawn out of a hat for both teams. The course was not busy and we were able to tee off before the designated time of 8.30.\n\nThe scoring system was the combined Stableford scores of the pairs from each side. Again there was some chaos as the scores were entered but all in good fun. The final results are shown in the photo below. Closest to the pin winners were Michael Kuzmich and Barry Ochitwa (bad luck Silvan who almost won ). Kuzie also featured in the shortest drive category since he along with Mike Dalton failed to pass the ladies tee. The highest scoring pair was and Frank Schwarz and Lennart Larsson with 73 points followed by Allan Gariano and Christian Friis with 71. The highest individual score was Allan Gariano with 42. A special prize for the lowest Stableford was won by Ric Cameron. The prize of a hat band modelled with prominent protruding female breasts will have to be worn by Ric at all future CMSG events for the next month.\n\nThe provision of draft Leo by Don ensured that everybody left is high spirits and enjoyed the day. The objective of fostering camaraderie between the often separate sections of CMSG was achieved. Here’s hoping the Shootout can become an annual event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0349","type":"game","date":"2015-09-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.09.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n19 members, including Pranee Buckley, came our for today’s pre Lanna-Mae Jo challenge warm up under mostly warm sunny skies. We have missed you, Pranee. Don’t stay way so long next time.\n\nAnd even with her first time back in some time Pranee tied for 3rd place with Jack Kuzina with 34 points. Well done.\n\nIn 2nd place alone with 35 points was Frank Schwarz and taking today’s comp. with a stellar 39 points was Rob Grootenjuis. 3 Jacks and a Jill today.\n\nCongratulations to our winners and give em hell in the Shootout tomorrow at Inthanon.\n\nOh and #8 withstood another day of not being birdied so the pot will reach a respectable 500 baht for Friday’s Stableford Nassau.\n\nHope to see you there and does anyone know where Frank’s and Adam’s keys are?\n\nCheers!\n\nFrank, Rob & Jack","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0348","type":"game","date":"2015-09-07","venue":"Lanna","heading":"LANNA, 07.09.15","text":"Another small group of golfers at Lanna this morning. But that okay not everyone likes stroke play let a lone course number 3 at Lanna. Don’t know why it’s nicer than the other two courses at Lanna. Since the group was small we’ll keep this short too. We had a three way try at the top of the leader board, between Peter Brown, Keith freeman and Ralph Hamilton all coming in with a net 73. Doing the Lanna count back, Peter came in first leaving Keith to take second and Ralph alone in third. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nWhat no photos? Will the battery in the camera was dead and no matter what we did to it, it wouldn’t come back to life. O will better luck next week and talking about next week it’ll be back to Stableford Competition so see you there.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0347","type":"game","date":"2015-09-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.09.15","text":"TWO MAN BEST BALL NET\n\n25 members, 1 guest and brand new member, John Laidley, showed up yesterday at Mae Jo for a little warm up for next week’s Lanna-Mae Jo shootout @ Inthanon. Teams were formed by blind draw prior to tee off and some power packed teams emerged from the draw. Of the 13 teams formed, 10 of them posted net par or better scores and the second best was the team of Anton Buijs and Graham Adams with a net 65. Well done!\n\nHowever, blowing the field away (and I don’t mean lawn blowing) was the juggernaut pairing of Dennis Byrne and Bartho Posthma with a net 59!!\n\nThe post round audit of their card passed muster and results are now official!! That swing in a can that Dennis utilizes was working O.T. !!!\n\nCongratulations to all of yesterday’s winners and again no one made 3 on #8 so the prize grows yet again.\n\nCheers!\n\nANTON, GRAHAM & DENNIS\n\nBARTHO","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0346","type":"game","date":"2015-09-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.09.15","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\n24 former and current Lawn Blowers came out to Mae Jo yesterday to give golf another try and wouldn’t you know it, there were some pretty decent scores posted. Another day, another dollar(baht).\n\nWe had a tie for the back nine with 22 points and those two characters were Jeff (Sparty) Crosthwaite and our own Prince Harry Nieuwland.\n\nThe front nine went to Anton Bujiis with 21 points who also tied for the overall at 39 points, therefore, it was decided to award equal prize money to Anton and the other top dog, Adam Jackson.\n\nCongratulations to the winners! FYI, the first day of the new birdie hole (#8) went unclaimed. Come on out Friday for our 2 man best ball net blind draw which will prepare those participating in the Lanna-Mae Jo shootout next week.\n\nAnd at the risk of overseas repercussions, we would like to welcome longtime CMSG member, Gordon Langtry, back to the fold after his nearly 6 month stay in Vancouver minding the store!\n\nADAM, SPARTY, ANTON & THE PRINCE","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0345","type":"game","date":"2015-08-31","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 31.08.15","text":"Another small group of golfers totaling 12 and 4 were ladies too. Were at Lanna this morning for the three clubs plus putter in the bag format competition. It was good to see the ladies at Lanna for we always enjoy having them play golf with us and the three clubs didn’t bother them ether. All I can say is if you golfers can’t show up because of the format, than maybe you need to give up the game of golf and take up Lawn Blowing. That game is all ways the same it doesn’t change from one day to the next.\n\nOkay enough! 7 out of the 12 golfers had points in the 30’s, not bad at all. We had a try for second place, Barry Ochitwa and Joy Gariano both came in with 35 points. Sorry to say and you know why Barry won out on count back to take second place leaving Joy to take third. First place went to Lawrence to test your Nahlik with a total of 36 points. Congratulation to out winners.\n\nNext week it’ll be stroke competition on the 3 & 1 courses at Lanna, so come on out if your not afraid to test your skills at stroke play.\n\nLAWRENCE, JOY, BARRY","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0344","type":"game","date":"2015-08-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.08.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n24 members and 2 guests came out to Mae Jo and under partly cloudy skies and despite a couple of crossover issues with our friends from other Asian regions, we completed our rounds in just about 4 hours.\n\nIt was a big day for Lennart Larsen as he not only won today’s comp. with 40 points, he birdied #18 using his now famous driver-5 wood-driver combination! Well done, Lightning!!!It took the entire month to get it done but it finally happened so the birdie hole will be changed to #8 for September and a new pool begins!\n\nTaking 2nd place was Jeff (Sparty) Crosthwaite and taking 3rd place with 36 points was Richard(Brownie) Brown.\n\nCongratulations to all and thanks to Lennart for round beers at the Caddie Shack with his winnings.\n\nHave a great week end and see you next Wednesday.\n\nLennart (Lightning) Larsen, Richard (Brownie) Brown & Jeff (Sparty) Crosthwaite","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0343","type":"game","date":"2015-08-27","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 27.08.15","text":"On a very went morning at Lanna 15 hardy CMSG’s headed out to prove that a little rain can’t stop real golfers from their round of golf. As it was the scoring was on the damp side too for most golfers but for a few a little rain didn’t stop them from having. a good round of golf. Since the competition for the day was Stableford Nassau, the front nine went to Keith Freeman with 19 points. With just 17 points Lawrence Nahlik took the back nine. The overall points for the round went to Haydn Patterson with a total of 36 points. Congratulation to the winners.\n\nWe said goodbye to Ashley Kim Sing who will be leaving us this week to head back to work. Have a safe trip and we’ll see you when you get back.\n\nNext week a Lanna it’ll be Stableford competition on course 1 & 2 so see you all next Monday rain or shine.\n\nKeith, Haydn, Larence","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0342","type":"game","date":"2015-08-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.08.15","text":"INDIVIDUAL STROKE PLAY NET\n\n26 members showed up for Wednesday’s competition and only one person broke par. In addition, the birdie pool went unclaimed again. The pot will be 1600 baht this Friday for the last Comp of August (Stableford) so come on out. I personally witnessed 3 legit attempts at a 3 on #18 but all were close but no cigar!\n\nTied for 3rd place were Diane Mayo and Adam Jackson with net 73’s. Finishing in 2nd alone with an even par 72 was the venerable Jack Kuzina.\n\nFirst place went to Craig Morriss with a one under net 71. Well done, Craig!\n\nWe would also like to take this opportunity to wish long time member, Jim Hopkins, a speedy recovery from his recent back injury and a safe & comfortable trip back to the U.S. ( Florida) where he is squaring away his son at college in the Orlando area. See you in October, Jim!\n\nSee you Friday for the August finale!\n\nADAM, CRAIG, JACK & DIANE","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0341","type":"game","date":"2015-08-24","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 24.08.15","text":"The numbers of golfers were very low at Lanna this Monday morning and maybe it was because people don’t like playing with just three clubs in their bag. If they looked at the CMSG web site more they would have seen the correction changing it back to the correct schedule to just Stableford competition. As it was only 2 golfers out of 9 played with three clubs in bag. Now next Monday it will be three clubs plus putter in the bag. So don’t let the number of clubs in your bag scare you away from having a fun game of golf.\n\nNow back to the results.\n\nScoring wasn’t all that good ether. Don’t know why since the courses was in very good shape and the weather was nice too. Mr. H. who by the way only had three clubs in his bag came in third with 29 points. Second went to Barry O. with just 32 points. With a high of 36 points Peter Brown took first place. Congratulation to the winners.\n\nHaydn, Peter, Barry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0340","type":"game","date":"2015-08-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo (Royal C.M.), 21.08.15","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\n18 members and 1 guest, John, showed up for today’s play eclipsing Wednesday’s hardy Boys turnout by double. Royal was in excellent condition for this comp. and the good scoring reflected it although #18 remained birdie less. It was suggested that if #18 cannot be conquered in August then it will stand as birdie hole for September as well. The pot will be 1500 baht next Wednesday so come on out to Mae Jo. We’ll see!\n\nTaking the front nine today was Anton Bujiis with 20 points and winning the back nine with a very impressive 23 points was Diane Mayo.\n\n1st place overall went to CMSG president, Frank Schwarz, with a fine round of 40 points.\n\nCongratulations to our 3 winners!\n\nHave a great week end and see you back at Mae Jo next Wednesday, regular time.\n\nDIANE, FRANK & ANTON","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0339","type":"game","date":"2015-08-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo (Royal C.M.), 19.08.15","text":"Stableford\n\n9 hardy souls came out today to our recent home away from home as the Ladies Asian tour was holding court at Mae Jo this week. Conditions were a bit moist and lift, clean and place in your own closely-mown areas was in place for today’s comp.\n\nAgain, no one birdied #18 at Royal either so the prize reaches a new high each round. Maybe it will survive August. We’ll see!\n\nTying for 1st place in our 3 group 3 ball was Adam Jackson and yours’ truly with 38 points.\n\nHonorable mention but out of the prize money due to the short field was our own secretary/treasurer, Rob Grootenjuis.\n\nCome on out Friday to Royal for a stableford nassau comp. Worth the extra 15 minutes @ 1200 baht.\n\nThe Hardy Boys","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0338","type":"game","date":"2015-08-17","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 17.08.15","text":"14 CMSG were on hand this morning at Lanna to compete in a friendly round of Stableford Nassau competition. The weather was great even if the scoring wasn’t for most of the golfers. The front nine was taken by Lawrence Nahlik with 21 points. The back nine had to be decided by countback with Peter Brown and Haydn Patterson both coming in 21 points. Haydn won out to take the back nine. The total overall for the 18 holes was Ralph Hamilton with a good score of 37 points. Congratulation to the winners\n\nCorrection for next week at Lanna it’ll be Stableford not three clubs in the bag.\n\n.\n\nLAWRENCE, RALPH, HAYDN","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0337","type":"game","date":"2015-08-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.08.15","text":"2 Man best ball Stableford\n\nDamn! It was a hot one on Friday for a 2 man best ball Stableford format. Got to get you guys used to team comp with the First Annual Lanna Larrikans- Mae Jo Jokers shootout less than a month away. Larrikans? WTF?\n\nAnyway, 20 players, including Kevin Gies, who posted his 5th card, braved the hot muggy conditions and wouldn’t you know it the Dennis Byrne hot streak continues as he and Lennart ( Lightning ) Larsen blew the field away with 46 points.\n\nTying for a distant 2nd with 40 points were the teams of Ric Cameron and Jimmy Catterson and Adam Jackson and Michael Kuzmich.\n\nAgain, no birdies made on #18 so the poT continues to grow. Come on out to our new 2nd home @ Royal Chiang Mai and see if their #18 is gettable!\n\nAMF!\n\nRic, Adam, Lightning, Dennis, Kuzie & Jimmy","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0336","type":"event","date":"2015-08-13","venue":null,"heading":"Away Game September – Annual Shootout","text":"September 10, 2015\n\nLanna – Mae Jo Annual Shootout\n\nThe idea for a friendly competition between the Lanna and Mae Jo sections of Chiang Mai Social Golfers was first raised at the last AGM and Terry Redding and Don Bishop rose to the challenge and organized the first “shootout” between the two groups. Inthanon was chosen as the venue due to the good deal arranged (1200 Baht including cart, green fee, caddy and lunch) and the friendly staff who made the organization so easy. Thanks to Inthanon – the food was superb and the course in great order. Thanks also for being able to start off 4 different tees allowing all 8 foursomes to finish within minutes of each other.\n\nAfter arrival and registration the draw was held for the teams. It was a great achievement that all 32 players turned up on time. Thanks also to our emergency Suranee Livingstone who did not make a team but played anyway. The draw was a bit if a shambles but was completed reasonably quickly with names being drawn out of a hat for both teams. The course was not busy and we were able to tee off before the designated time of 8.30.\n\nThe scoring system was the combined Stableford scores of the pairs from each side. Again there was some chaos as the scores were entered but all in good fun. The final results are shown in the photo below. Closest to the pin winners were Michael Kuzmich and Yung Beece (bad luck Silvan who almost won ). Kuzzie also featured in the shortest drive category since he along with Mike Dalton failed to pass the ladies tee. The highest scoring pair was and Frank Schwarz and Lennart Larsson with 73 points followed by Allan Gariano and Christian Friis with 71. The highest individual score was Allan Gariano with 42. A special prize for the lowest Stableford was won by Ric Cameron. The prize of a hat band modelled with prominent protruding female breasts will have to be worn by Ric at all future CMSG events for the next month.\n\nThe provision of draft Leo by Don ensured that everybody left is high spirits and enjoyed the day. The objective of fostering camaraderie between the often separate sections of CMSG was achieved. Here’s hoping the Shootout can become an annual event.\n\nJoin Don and Terry for the\n\nFIRST ANNUAL SHOOTOUT !\n\nLANNA LARRIKINS versus MAE JO JOKERS\n\n[numbers may be restricted so First In—First Served]\n\nWhen: Thursday, September 10th–7.30am -random draw of partners. 8.30am–shotgun start off 4 tees.\n\nWhere: INTHANON GOLF RESORT [approx.1 hour’s drive from centre of Chiang Mai.]\n\nEntry: 1200 baht pp [this special price applies to Inthanon members also.]\n\nIncludes Green Fee, Caddy, shared Cart, and Lunch.[plus a beer or two courtesy of Don Bishop.]\n\nComp.fee 100bt to CMSG for prizes.\n\nFormat: 2 BALL ‘COMBINED STABLEFORD’ [both players combine their stableford points to produce a Team score.]\n\nThese team scores will be totalled to provide a HIGHEST SCORE VICTORY for either LANNA or MAE JO\n\nTee boxes: WHITE for men with CMSG handicaps up to and including 25.\n\nYELLOW for men with CMSG handicaps OVER 25\n\nRED for LADIES ONLY\n\nIf you have any questions to the specifics of the format or date or price please contact Don Bishop and/or Terry Redding.\n\nPlease send in your interest as soon as possible (you do not have to form a team).\n\nNominations (33):\n\nTeam Lanna\n\nTerry Redding – Team Captain\n\nPeter Brown\n\nRoscoe Butler\n\nAllan Gariano\n\nJoy Gariano\n\nGary Lyon\n\nPeter Haddon\n\nMike Dalton\n\nDave Robertson\n\nRalph Hamilton\n\nBarry Ochitwa\n\nPrajat Bacchi\n\nHayden Patterson\n\nKim Stogner\n\nSarinee Livingston (1st Reserve)\n\nTeam Mae Jo\n\nDon Bishop – Team Captain\n\nRic Cameron\n\nYung Beece\n\nAdam Jackson\n\nLarry Richard\n\nLennart Larsson\n\nGary Cooke\n\nCraig Morriss\n\nSilvan Schwarz\n\nJack Kuzina\n\nMichael Kuzmich\n\nJohn Laidley\n\nGordon Langtry – Mae Jo/Lanna\n\nRobert Green – Mae Jo/Lanna\n\nJomo Mac Dermott – Mae Jo/Lanna\n\nFrank Schwarz – Mae Jo/Lanna\n\nJulian Wing – Mae Jo/Lanna\n\nChristian Friis – Mae Jo/Lanna","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0335","type":"game","date":"2015-08-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.08.15","text":"Stableford Nassau\n\n20 players came out for Wednesday’s nassau comp. Again, no one has birdied #18 so the pot swells to 1200 baht.\n\nWinning the front nine was our president, Frank Schwarz, with a modest 17 points. The post Singha Chiang Mai Open rough was still taking it’s toll on some.\n\nWinning the back nine with an even 18 points was Adam Jackson.\n\nAnd taking the overall and seemingly imune to the tough conditions was Dennis Byrne with a commendable 42 points.\n\nCongratulations to all 3 winners!\n\nFrank, Dennis & Adam","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0334","type":"game","date":"2015-08-10","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 10.08.15","text":"On what turned out to be a very nice day at Lanna for Stroke Competition, 16 CMSG took part to see how will their stroke play would hold up on the 3 & 1 courses. As it was some of the golfers had good rounds. Ashley Kim who keeps telling us he’s leaving but keeps showing up on Monday mornings at Lanna took third place with a net 78 after a gross of 95. Haydn Patterson took second with a gross of 108 which netted him a net 74. The best round of the day was turned in by Keith Freeman with a gross of 90 that netted him a net 66. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext week at Lanna it’ll be Stableford Nassa.\n\nAshley, Keith,Haydn","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DSCF5489-300x225.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DSCF5489.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0333","type":"event","date":"2015-08-04","venue":"Gassan","heading":"August Away Game – Gassan Legacy","text":"The August Away Game is in the Bools and was played on August 13th, 2015 @ the newly renovated Gassan Legacy (former Gassan Lake City). The Format was Stableford. We had a total of 27 members and one Guest, John Laidley. @ of our members did not show up.\n\nThe weather was corporations with some overcast and not too much Sunshine. The Golf Course was in excellent conditions and everyone agreed that this course is a true test of Golf and we will be back soon. The Management Staff prepared our arrival very well with Score Cards and Names on each one, Carts with everyones Name on it. The Lunch was quick and really fair priced. A special thank to all the staff for the help and kindness.\n\nAs to the Scoring:\n\n3rd place with 34 points was Julian Wing\n\ntied for 2nd with 35 points was Darell Pinney & Lennart Larsson\n\n1st place with 36 points was Jomo Mac Dermott\n\nKieran Savage Hole in One on # 18 (Par 3 – 131 Yards) and joins a very small group of people in our Society who have recorded a Hole in One.\n\nCongratulations to all Winners and to Kieran for his achievement(s).\n\nThe Committee wants to thank all Members who came out today to support our Club and enjoy the game of Golf with Honesty, Integrity and Courtesy.\n\nDarrell, Jomo, Lennart, Kieran & Julian\n\nSee the Line up Gassan Legacy and the Results Stableford – 13.08.2015\n\nSome Impressions\n\nGassan Legacy 8-15\n\n16 Photos\n\nDriving directions and location\n\n[codepeople-post-map]","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0332","type":"game","date":"2015-08-03","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 03.08.15","text":"Another cool and somewhat wet morning but good for golfing 18 CMSG headed out at Lanna. Play was a little shower than normal because of some northern islanders out ahead of our group. But we all manage more or less to get in before a little rain started to fall. Scoring was on the low side, maybe because of the low clouds. We had three golfers, Keith Freeman, Ashley Kim and Terry Redding all coming in with just 30 points to try for third. Once again Keith won out on count back to take third. Doing a little better was Gary Walker to take second with 32 points and with just one points better than that at 33 points was Berry Ochitwa to take first place. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext week at Lanna we’ll be back on 3 & 1 courses for some stroke competition.\n\nKEITH, BERRY, GARY\n\n.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0331","type":"game","date":"2015-07-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 31.07.15","text":"2 MAN BEST BALL NET\n\nDespite the wet weather and long rough, 21 members came out for today’s team competition. And even with lift, clean and place, this captain thought that the scoring that took place couldn’t possibly happen but it did!\n\nTaking 2nd place with a 9 under 63 was the team of Adam Jackson and Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich.\n\nBettering them by one stroke with a 10 under 62 was the dynamic duo of Robert Green and Lennart Larsen. They shot 27 on the back nine reportedly due to Lennart switching back to his putter and retiring the driver/putter. Well done guys.\n\nNo birdies again on #12 so the prize carries over to August when a new designated hole will be named. Stay tuned.\n\nHave a great week end and see some of you at Royal Chiang Mai on Wednesday and Friday. See weekly events calender.\n\nAdam, Robert, Lennart & Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0330","type":"game","date":"2015-07-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 29.07.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n17 members came out today for a the last stableford comp. for July despite the threatening skies. After a short shower at 7:45 the weather cleared up and cool comfortable conditions prevailed. Again, no one has birdied #12 since Kuzie’s eagle 3 weeks ago. One more chance left this Friday so come on out for a 2 man team event (Teams paired on arrival with cards).\n\nScoring was below average today even with lift, clean and place through the greens. Tying for 2nd place with 34 points were Diane Mayo and Rob Grootenhuijs. Taking 1st place with 36 points was Jeff Crosthwaite. LOCK UP YOUR DAUGHTERS IF YOU SEE THIS MAN COMING!\n\nSee you Friday and be advised that we will be playing at ROYAL CHIANG MAI next Wednesday and Friday due to the Singha Chiang Mai Open being held at MAE JO. TIMES TBA SOON!\n\nJeff C. (Wanted ) Diane and Rob Grootenhuijs\n\nStableford – 29.07.2015 – Mae Jo Wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0329","type":"game","date":"2015-07-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.07.15","text":"Stubby’s Stableford\n\nWe had a beautiful day on Friday for this event which was attended by 23 members. In fact, 10 members posted scores of 36 points or better in this increasingly popular format. What a great way to improve one’s course management skills than by taking the majority of your clubs out of your bag.\n\nNo birdies were made on #12 so that prize will grow for this Wednesday’s Stableford comp.\n\nFriday’s winners were as follows: Finishing in 3rd place with a strong showing of 40 points, Jomo MacDermott. Taking second place and carrying only 3 clubs ( including his driver/putter ) was Lennart Larsen with 42 points. And lapping the field with 46 points and 5 clubs was the event’s namesake, Nigel Stubbs!\n\nCongrats to the winners and see you all Wednesday.\n\n** We are working on sites for next week as Mae Jo will be closed 3-8 to 7-8 for the Pro tourney they are hosting. Stay tuned for details.** Royal on the 7th and perhaps Highlands on the 5th.\n\nLennart, Nigel & Jomo","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0328","type":"game","date":"2015-07-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.07.15","text":"In spite of the weather 12 players showed up for a round of Stableford Nassau. At 7:15 it was still raining but when we headed out from the first tee, the rain stopt and we had a pretty dry round with hardly any little drizzle on the first few holes.\n\nWe had 11 players in the comp and Clint was there again as Steve Metcalfe’s guest. Tied for the first place came Calvin Davis and Jeff Crosswaithe with both 36 points. Jeff won the competition on the count back. The front was won by Calvin with 25 points and Adam Jackson won the back nine with 20 points.\n\nJeff walked home before the money was handed out so for the wager we had to turn things around a bit winning Calvin the overall, Steve Metcalfe the first nine and Adam the back. Calvin ( thanks ) gave his 300 baht for the birdie box, so there is 500 in right now!!!\n\nFriday w’ll have Stubby’s Stableford. One stroke added for each club removed except for Lennart because he get two strokes for removing his driver if captain Pattavina agrees of course!!\n\nThe money winners Adam, Calvin and Steve.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0327","type":"game","date":"2015-07-21","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 21.07.15","text":"On another good day for golfing a small group of CMSG (12) headed out on the Lanna golf Course for a round of Stableford Competition. In spite of some very slow golfers out ahead of our groups we all made it in before the rain came and boy did it come down for just a short time as usual. Scoring was good once more, having a try at 35 points between Lennart Larsson and Peter Hadden (Smiley). After a double count back Smiley was still Smiling for he took second place leaving Lennart to take third. Our first place winner had a great round of golf coming in with 40 points was Terry Redding. Congratulation to the winners.\n\nSince we did play Stableford Nassa this Monday we’ll be playing it next Monday.\n\nSmiley, Terry, Lennart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0326","type":"game","date":"2015-07-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.07.2015","text":"After yesterdays Away game at Green Valley we had a pretty good turn out with 22 players of which 20 were in the comp. Clint was here as a guest again and Chriss submitted his 4th scorecard. The weather was almost perfect with a covered sky and a temperature of about 30 C, but still a bit humid.\n\nRichard Brown came in third with 32 Stableford points, Lennart second with 35 and the winner Nigel Stubbs with 37 points, well done guys !!\n\nPLEASE : After putting out, leave the green immediately and put the scores in at the next tee-box !!\n\nFrom 3-9 August the Maejo course will be closed. At the 12th there is shotgun at 12:00 but we can play if we start at 6:30! From 19-21 August we have to start early as well. The committee will look at some alternatives. See you all next week and enjoy your weekend!!\n\nRichard, Nigel, Lennart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0324","type":"game","date":"2015-07-16","venue":"Summit Green Valley","heading":"Green Valley 16.07.15","text":"This month Away Game was at the Green Valley Golf Course on Thursday, July 16th at 09:00 am.\n\nThe format will be a Stableford event. The price including Caddy fee is 1.500 Baht. We were also offered for those interested to have a package with Golf Cart for 2.000 Baht.\n\nLunch Buffet after the round upstairs in the Club House.\n\nThe turn out was 27 players with Jose Aerts still playing for her handicap. So we ended up with 26 players competing for the honour and the money.\n\nThe weather was nice with a covered sky and a breeze, but the last group coming in had to stop playing because of a rain shower. They could finish there round after half an hour.\n\nIn third place came Julian Wing with 34 Stableford points, tied for second were Adam Jackson and Ashley Kim Sing with both 35 points. The winners of the competition and the money were Anton Buijs and Darrell Pinney with 36 points, well done gentleman!!\n\nOur President Frank had to leave early to pick up his son from the airport. He will be back in August. Enjoy your time with the family, Frank!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0325","type":"game","date":"2015-07-16","venue":"Summit Green Valley","heading":"Green Valley, 16.07.15","text":"Away game July 2015.\n\nToday we had our July Away Game on Green Valley. The turn out was 27 players with Jose Aerts still playing for her handicap. So we ended up with 26 players competing for the honour and the money.\n\nThe weather was nice with a covered sky and a breeze, but the last group coming in had to stop playing because of a rain shower. They could finish there round after half an hour.\n\nIn third place came Julian Wing with 34 Stableford points, tied for second were Adam Jackson and Ashley Kim Sing with both 35 points. The winners of the competition and the money were Anton Buijs and Darrell Pinney with 36 points, well done gentleman!!\n\nOur President Frank had to leave early to pick up his son from the airport. He will be back in August. Enjoy your time with the family, Frank!!\n\nAdam, Anton, Darrell, Julian and Ashley.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0323","type":"game","date":"2015-07-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.07.15","text":"The Format today was a 2 man best ball stableford competition with the team selected by the acting Captain. We had 21 Members and therefore Harry was playing out side the comp. We had also 4 new members playing to establish their handicaps. Scoring results were pretty close to each other, so job well done with the pairings Harry.\n\nA two way tie for third with 43 points was the team of Yung Beece & AdamJackson as well as Jef Crostwhaite & Richard Brown. With 44 points in second place was Graham Adams & Joe Albright. Today overall Winner are Michael Kuzmich & Christian Friis (who had a late start, maybe it pays off to sleep a bit longer).\n\nThere you have it, we are looking forward to see you tomorrow for our monthly Away Game at Green Valley and for another Stableford competition on Friday at Mae Jo.\n\nYung, Adam, Jeff, Kuzie, Joe and Richard","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0322","type":"game","date":"2015-07-13","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 13.07.15","text":"On another over cast Monday morning a small group of CMSG (14) headed out for a strike 3 stroke competition on courses 3 & 1. Besides being over cast it was very hot and humid but all made it around in just four hours more or less. Soring was warm too Mr. Doi Yukio came in third with a net 54 after all the adjustments where done. Haydn Patterson was in between our winner with a net 53 to take second. Once again Ashley Kim Sing was on top with a very nice 52 to take first place. Congratulation to the winners. Next week it’ll be back to Stableford Competition and remember our first tee time is at 8:22 so be on time.\n\nAshley, Mr. Doi, Haydn","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0321","type":"game","date":"2015-07-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.07.15","text":"28 Players with 22 members, 3 new members and 3 guests we tied up on Hole # 1 and Hole # 10 on time. We started off with a nice overcast a one of the nicest temperature since quiet some time. But after only 4 holes the Sun started to bear down on us and it was getting very warm and Humid. The Scoring was better than on Wednesday (less pressure because of the Stableford format??) and we had a 2 way tie for third with 37 points between Adam Jackson and Graham Adams, in 2nd place (we believe this is because he has no more pressure) with 38 points Jack Kuzina. Todays Winner with 39 Stableford points is Stuart Duncan. Congratulation to all Winners and for everyone to come out and enjoy a round of Golf among friends in a relaxed atmosphere.\n\nSee you all back on Wednesday for a 2 man best ball Stableford (teams will be assigned by Harry). If there is anyone else who is interested to join us at Green Valley next Thursday (16.07) please send us a mail or call.\n\nGraham A., Jack K., Stuart D., Adam J.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0320","type":"game","date":"2015-07-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.07.15","text":"Today we had a total of 21 players, 17 members one new member, Welcome Chris Kendall and 2 guests playing a Net Stroke format. The Scoring was on the high side even with a nice overcast but it shows that the temperature is not a huge factor in the players performance. We can blame the speed greens and maybe they will be even more speedy on Friday in preparation for he Saturday’s Singh Tournament. Tied for 3rd place with a total of 75 Strokes net was Jeff Crostwhaite, Jack Cooper and Jack Kuzina. With a total of 74 net alone in 2nd was Lennart Larsson. The overall Winner with a total of 73 net was Yung Beece.\n\nCongratulation to all Winners and we see you on Friday for a Stableford competition.\n\nLennart, Jack K., Yung, Jeff C., Jack C.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0319","type":"game","date":"2015-07-06","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 06.07.15","text":"With over cast sky’s at Lanna 16 CMSG headed out for a fun game of three club plus putter Stablford golf. Most find it fun and I little different too only because they didn’t have a full bag off clubs to choose from for the different shots that come up in the game of golf. Scoring was good even with only four clubs. JJ Walker and Keith Freeman both came in with 34 points for third but JJ won out on count back to take third. Peter Hadden ( Smiley ) with bad back and all took second with 36 points. Just to show everyone that it doesn’t matter how manly clubs are in the bag you can still score high. Coming in with 39 points was Ashley Kim Sing to take first. Congratulations to our winners\n\nNext week at Lanna it’ll be strike 3 Stroke Play on the 3 & 1 courses.\n\nJJ, Ashley, Smiley","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0318","type":"game","date":"2015-07-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.07.15","text":"Stableford\n\nWe had 24 members brave a most muggy and hot morning Friday at Mae Jo. Diane Mayo posted her 5th card and will be eligible for competition next week. Soren Nielson and new member, Curtis Nickel, also posted cards towards handicap establishment with CMSG.\n\nNo birdies again on #12 so the prize will grow for Wednesday’s Individual net comp.\n\nFinishing in 3rd was Nigel Stubbs with a very respectable 35 points. A far cry from his performance last Wednesday! Ouch!\n\nTaking 2nd place was Julian Wing with 36 points. See, Julian, you can break 30 points at Mae Jo. Well done.\n\nAnd another single digit boy did a 180 degree turn around with 38 points to win the comp. Adam Jackson, who thought after Wednesday’s 1st round back from his world travels was going to relegate himself to the fishing holes instead of golf holes.\n\nCongratulations to our winners and I will see you on the 22nd. I probably leave you in better hands!\n\nCheers.\n\nADAM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0317","type":"game","date":"2015-07-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo 01.07.15","text":"Stableford Nassau\n\n19 members and 1 guest came out to Mae Jo yesterday for the above referenced comp. My apologies for the tardy posting but upon returning to my condo yesterday, I come to find out that my internet was cut off during my time in San Sai the last 40 days. Oh well, amazing Thailand strikes again!\n\n#12 held off everyone as the lone designated birdie hole for July so the prize continues to grow for this Friday’s stableford comp.\n\nSo without further ado, tying for front nine honors with 19 points were Jack Kuzina and Yung Beece.\n\nWinning the back nine alone with 21 points was Jim Hopkins and blowing the field away for the overall with 44 points and 74 off the stick was Jeff Crosthwaite. Well done!!\n\nCongratulations to all and hope to see you on Friday for my last round before turning the reigns back to Frank & Harry!\n\nYung, Jim, Jeff & Jack","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0316","type":"game","date":"2015-06-29","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 29.06.15","text":"With the rain gone for a while and nice blue skis greeting the 20 CMSG and 1 guest at Lanna this morning for their end of the month Stableford competition. We welcome back Kris Bell and Richard Roehi who just returned from the states and will be with us for a while. With the nice day came some nice scores as well with four player’s trying for second. Keith Freeman, Mike Bilbin, Lawrence Nahlik and Yukio Doi all coming in with a total 36 points. After a quit count back using the back nine Keith took second leaving Mr. Doi in third. Our first place winner who just came back from the states and returning in style was Richard Roehi scoring 42 points. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext Monday at Lanna will be Stableford competition with a twist, you will only be able to have three clubs plus your putter in the bag so pick your best clubs and come on out and have some fun.\n\nMr. Doi, Keith, Richard","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0315","type":"game","date":"2015-06-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.06.15","text":"Stableford\n\n21 members and one guest, Ian Kempsey, showed up for today’s Stableford Comp. Also, we had 3 new members in attendance, Diane Mayo, Soren Nielson and Kevin Gies, who are all establishing initial Handicap Indexes with us. Welcome to CMSG!\n\nNo birdies were made on #3 or #13 this last comp for June. Prize will carry over to July’s birdie hole which will be #12 only.\n\nSome good scoring happened out there today under cloudy comfortable skies.\n\nTaking 3rd place today with 39 points and 74 off the stick, Nigel Stubbs.\n\nComing in 2nd place was Craig Morriss with a solid 41 points and taking the 1st place prize with 42 points edging our Craig was yours’ truly.\n\nDon’t worry, my handicap has plummeted 6 shots in the last 2 rounds. Fire me for lots of reasons but not this!!!\n\nNo comp this Friday as 26 of CMSG’s finest are at Highlands to defend the Chiang Mai Cup.\n\nWish us luck and next month’s event schedule will be out shortly.\n\nCheers!\n\nCraig, Mike, Nigel","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0314","type":"game","date":"2015-06-22","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 22.06.15","text":"On another very warm morning at Lanna 16+ 1 new member headed out for a Match competition against the Lanna course. Sorry to say only 5 golfers beat the course but it was very close for everyone else. We had a try at 2 with 1 to go between Ralph Hamilton and Kim Stogner. Kim lost out to Ralph in count back so he took third place leaving Ralph in second. Our first places winner was someone who rarely seems to find the winners circle was Haydn Patterson (Mr.H) who beat the course 5 with 4 to go, way to go Mr. H. Congratulations to our winners\n\nKIM, MR. H, RALPH","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0313","type":"game","date":"2015-06-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 19.06.15","text":"Stableford Nassau\n\n21 members showed up for today’s competition including our in transit president, Frank Schwarz, and our newest member, Diane Mayo.\n\nNo birdies on #3 or #13 so the prize will double for next Wednesday’s last weekly competition for June. New birdie hole(s) will be announced soon with July’s schedule.\n\nTaking the front nine with 23 points was your’s truly and winning the back nine after a shaky front nine was the always unflappable Stuart Duncan with 22 points.\n\nEdging out Richard Brown for the overall today by 1 point was next week’s Chiang Mai Cup secret weapon, Anton Bujiis, with a rock solid 39 points.\n\nRub of the green in a nassau, Richard!!\n\nSpecial thanks to Kuzie, Jim Hopkins, Rob McPhee and Diane Mayo for keeping me company till the bitter end when our shirts were finally delivered to the caddie shack at 3:30 after a promised 1:00 p.m. arrival!! The wonders of the Kingdom!\n\nHave a great week end and hope to see you for next Wednesday’s stableford June finale.\n\nStuart, Mike & Anton","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0312","type":"game","date":"2015-06-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.6.15","text":"2 MAN STABLEFORD BETTER BALL\n\nOnly 12 players came out today for above format but, lo and behold, one of those fine fellas was our own Pisshead, Don Bishop!! Welcome back, Don.\n\nThe even number made my job easy as Jim Hopkins drew the cards blind for today’s teams and wouldn’t you know it, Don got Craig Morriss and this\n\nUber team went around Mae Jo combining for a very solid 45 points. Finishing 2nd was the team of Jeff Crosthwaite and his partner, Nigel Stubbs\n\nwith a close 43 points. Close but no cigar.\n\nNigel, however, did claim the birdie pool today with a nice 4 on #13.\n\nCongrats to all the winners and hope to see more of you on Friday for a stableford nassau comp.\n\nNIGEL, CRAIG & DON B. (INCARNATE)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0311","type":"game","date":"2015-06-15","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 15.06.15","text":"Frist off I want to thank Keith Freeman for filling in for me while I was in the states. Thanks Keith.\n\nWe had a good showing at Lanna this morning 19 CMSG and 1 guest. As usual it was on the warm side but with a little breeze it was tolerable for the most part. Scoring was on the warm side too most points in the mid thirties since the competition for the day was Stableford. We had a try for second place at 36 points between Gary Lyons and Mike Belbin. Mike won out on count back to take second leaving Gary in third. The overall winner was Gary Walker with 37 points. Way to go guys and Congratulation.\n\nNext week at Lanna it’ll be Match play against the courses so come on out and see if you can beat Lanna.\n\nGary L., Gary W. Mike B.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0310","type":"game","date":"2015-06-08","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 08.06.15","text":"Stroke\n\nToday 18 CMSG members and one guest (Shannon Livingston) turned out to play courses 3 + 1 in a stroke competition. It was also nice to see some members that haven’t played Lanna for a while – Jim Hopkins and Mike Belbin. All groups finished in around 4 hours and there were some pretty good scores. Ralph Hamilton and Howard Aspin tied for 3rd place with net scores of 70. Ric Cameron was on form (except for the last hole) and took 2nd place with a net score of 69, but the overall winner was Kim Stogner with an impressive net score of 65. Sorry Kim, but that’s 3.5 off your handicap index.\n\nRalph, Howard, Kim, and Ric","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0309","type":"game","date":"2015-06-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.06.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nAnother warm day at Mae Jo found 13 members posting for today’s play. It seems that the higher the temperatures get the fewer members who post to brave the elements these days. Oh Low Season Blues!\n\nNo birdies today on newly designated holes #3 and #13 so the pot rebuilds after Kuzie’s theft on Wednesday.\n\nFinishing today’s comp. in a tie for 2nd place with 36 points were Jomo MacDermott and Nigel Stubbs.\n\nTaking 1st place alone with 37 points was your’s truly despite a missed backhanded putt of 10″ on his last hole.\n\nIt was so hot that we didn’t even bother to leave the shade of the caddie shack for today’s photo.\n\nHave a great week end and hope to see more of you next Wednesday for match play vs. par.\n\nMIKE, JOMO & NIGEL","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0308","type":"game","date":"2015-06-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.06.15","text":"Stableford Nassau\n\nLow season is kicking into high gear as the temperatures are climbing and hearty golfers are decreasing. 17 members showed up today at Mae Jo with one of our fellows, Jack Cooper, having a little bout of heat stroke. Feel better, Jack. You tied for the back nine by the way with 17 points before you ran out of gas!\n\nAlso tying Jack on the back were Steve Bjorge and Rob Grootenhujis. Winning the front nine with 18 points was Lennart Larsen and today’s overall winner was Nigel Stubbs with 37 points.\n\nThe biggest birdie pool to date this year was captured by Michael Kuzmich, despite an up and down round, with a birdie on #3 on it’s 1st day of eligibility.\n\nCongratulations to all today’s winners and see you on Friday for a straight stableford comp.\n\nSTEVE, ROB, LENNART, NIGEL & KUZIE","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0307","type":"game","date":"2015-05-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 29.05.15","text":"Stableford\n\nTied for second place : Jeff Croswaith and Robert Green with both 37 Stableford points and First place Jomo Mac Dermott with 38 points. Well done guys. Today no birdie holes but Jeff had 3 birdies on the front nine !!! Should we give the money to him?\n\nWe had 25 players including one guest. We teed off 4 groups from the first tee and 3 groups from the tenth. Again the weather was hot with only a slight breeze. Unfortunately our captain Mike Pattavina had to leave the course not feeling well. I hope he will recover soon.\n\nJEFF, JOMO & ROBERT","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0306","type":"game","date":"2015-05-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.05.15","text":"Stroke Play Net\n\nPerhaps the warmest morning to date as there was not a breath of breeze in the air today at Mae Jo. 14 members made it out today and depite the heat completed play in under 4 hours.\n\nNo one took advantage of Calvin’s generosity last Friday so the birdie pool will be 700 baht for the last crack at #s 9 & 18.\n\nScoring was mediocre at best and finishing in 3rd place with a net 76 was Nigel Stubbs.\n\nTied for 1st place with net 74’s were Steve Borge and Michael Kuzmich.\n\nCome on out for Friday’s Stableford Comp and last chance to take this month’s birdie holes!\n\n* ALSO, PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR NAME IS ON THE LIST FOR JUNE 26TH’S CHIANG MAI CUP VS. SANUK SABAI @ HIGHLANDS.\n\nCURRENTLY WE HAVE 19 PLAYERS SIGNED UP AND WE NEED 26!!!!\n\nSteve, Nigel & Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0305","type":"game","date":"2015-05-25","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 25.05.15","text":"Another muggy Monday morning at Lanna with only 13 players venturing out to play. Perhaps others were afraid that it might rain. The course was in pretty good condition considering the recent rain and each of the 4 groups managed to finish in around 4 hours. This week the outright winner was Julian Wing with 37 Stableford points, but 3 players scored 34 points meaning that we had to invoke the countback system for other placements. Second place was awarded to Terry Redding with 21 points on the back 9, but Ralph Hamilton and David Urlwin-Smith were indistinguishable with back 9 points of 17 so they shared 3rd prize (although David should have been disqualified for wearing hideous shorts). Well done to all players anyway. Next week there will be no play at Lanna due to the June 1st holiday. June 8th has been booked for Stroke play on courses 3 and 1 (8:30am) so hope to see you all then.\n\nPhoto: Ralph, David, Terry, Julian","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0304","type":"game","date":"2015-05-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.05.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nThe day after May’s away game at Alpine found 15 members posting for today’s event. The weather was quite a change from the last couple of months as our rounds began under almost cool cloudy skies. A couple of showers materialized later thankfully waiting until we were at the Caddie shack under roof to become one of the first real soakers of the season.\n\nNo birdies to report today so the prize grows to 600 baht thanks to today’s winner, Calvin Davis ( 42 points ), who graciously donated his prize back to the pool and also sponsored a few beers back at the shack while the rain fell.\n\nComing in 2nd with 37 points was Jeff Crosthwaite and finishing 3rd with 35 points was your’s truly.\n\nHave a great weekend and go out Monday to Lanna to visit acting captain, Kieth Freeman, for another Stableford Comp.\n\nCalvin, Jeff ( halfway down the Mae Jo Road ) and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0303","type":"game","date":"2015-05-21","venue":"Alpine","heading":"RESULTS Away game Alpine 21.05.2015","text":"STABLEFORD COMP.\n\n22 of the 25 members who signed up posted for this month’s away game at Alpine. The weather was actually quite mild compared to the last few weeks as cloud cover was present for the majority of the day and we beat the rain in at about a 4 hour pace per group.\n\nThe rough was tough as you would expect but to make an already difficult course even more difficult was that the fairways are now being verticut ( the grass grows towards you ) making the fairways a challenge depending on club selection.\n\nGiven the above referenced conditions, good scoring was not in the cards today.\n\nFinishing in a tie for 2nd place with 32 points were Acting Lanna captain, Keith Freeman and past Mae Jo captain, Yung Beece.\n\nTaking today’s 1st prize was your’s truly with 36 points. Don’t forget to put your name in for next month’s Chiang Mai Cup challenge vs. Sanuk Sabai to be held at Highlands on Friday, June 26th.\n\nThanks to all who participated at Alpine and hope to see you at Highlands next month.\n\nStableford – 21.05.2015 – Away Game YUNG, MIKE & KEITH\n\nOur Away game for May will be held on the 21st @ the Alpine Golf Resort. This is a Stableford event and if you are interested in playing to defend the Chiang Mai Cup in June, this is one of the chances to qualify.\n\nWe will start all on Hole # 1 with the first Tee Time @ 09:26 am. The price is including Caddy is Baht 1.300, Cart is Baht 700 (please be advised that carts are cart path only). This price is only available for our Society and this event. If you intent to go on your own any time in May or June you only can buy the package for Baht 2.000 which does include the cart.\n\nParticipants:\n\nAns Scholten\n\nDon Bishop\n\nJomo Macdermott\n\nBart Hendricks\n\nRobert Green\n\nRic Cameron\n\nYung Beece\n\nDao Beece\n\nKeith Freeman\n\nCraig Morriss\n\nGraham Adams\n\nMike Pattavina\n\nKazou Mitsunaga\n\nJulian Wing\n\nGary Cooke\n\nRalph Hamilton\n\nDarrell Pinney\n\nKieran Savage\n\nJay Jay Walker\n\nGarry Walker\n\nLawrence Nahlik\n\nRichard Brown\n\nKim Anderson\n\nRon Howorth\n\nSteven Bjorge","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0302","type":"game","date":"2015-05-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.05.15","text":"2 MAN BETTER BALL NET\n\n14 members and one guest came out to Mae Jo today under cloudy skies and as a result more comfortable playing conditions. Play also was completed in well under 4 hours so all in all a good day.\n\nTaking 2nd place with a net 65 was the team of Joop Schillemans and Jeff Crosthwaite.\n\nFinishing 1st today with a sensational team effort of net 61 was the team of Craig Morriss and Lennart (Lightning) Larsson.\n\nThe birdie pool was also grabbed by Joop with a 140 yd. hole out on #18 for a net 1. It was a thing of beauty I am here to tell you.\n\nSee some of you tomorrow at Alpine and the rest this Friday for a straight Stableford comp.\n\nNO RESULTS FOR 2 MAN BETTER BALL EVENTS!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0301","type":"game","date":"2015-05-18","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 18.05.15","text":"The Committee wants to thank Keith Freeman who will be the substitute for Allan Gariano while he is away the remainder of May. Below is Keith’s match report:\n\nIt was another hot and sunny day at Lanna this Monday which probably explains why only 14 CMSG members turned up to play. The course was experiencing some dry patches and yet the greens were very much on the slow side due to the rain the previous day. Nevertheless, there was some pretty reasonable scores and prizes were awarded according to the Stableford Nassau method.\n\nChristian Friis took first prize for the 18 holes with a Stableford total of 38. Your handicap is going down, Christian!\n\nJulian Wing equaled Christian’s first 9 score of 18 so he took the prize for the front 9.\n\nHoward Aspin managed to get some beer money from the kitty with 19 points on the back 9 after eliminating Ted Taylor and David Urlwin Smith on a count back.\n\nNext week will be a standard Stableford event and the weekly calender has been revised accordingly. So please come and enjoy.\n\nCHRISTIAN, HOWARD & JULIAN","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0300","type":"game","date":"2015-05-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.05.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n23 members came out today on a very muggy warm day.\n\nNo birdies were recorded on #9 or #18 so the prize grows for next Wednesday’s match play.\n\nGood scoring overall and conditions with the exception of the heat were present at Mae Jo today.\n\nComing in a 3 way tie for 2nd with 36 points were Jimmy Catterson, Joop Schillemans and Kazou Mitsunaga.\n\nEaking out one more point at 37 and taking today’s comp. was Graham Adams.\n\nSorry no photo was available for this report so just use your imagination.\n\nHave a great week end.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0299","type":"game","date":"2015-05-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.05.15","text":"Today we had on this hot day a total of 14 members and one guest coming out for the Match Play against the course format. Into the clubhouse came only 12 Players after Ric Cameron had problems after 3 holes with the Vertigo and Don Bishop gave into the heat after 9 holes. From the same group Jack Kuzina decided also on an early stop because of 3 Asian four Balls playing in front. Hats off to Lennart who stuck it out and completed all 18 holes.\n\nAs to the Winners (which must have played a different Golf Course). Tied for second place with a Score of +2 was Nigel Stubbs & Adam Jackson. And tied for first place was with a real good score of +4, Graham Adams & Michael Kuzmich.\n\nWell done Chaps.\n\nNigel, Kuzie, Graham & Adam\n\nSee everyone back on Friday for an Stableford competition. Also please sign up for the Alpine away game on Thursday, June 21st @ 09:26 and the defense of the Chiang Mai Cup on June 25th @ Highlands.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0298","type":"game","date":"2015-05-11","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 11.05.15","text":"On another very warm sunny morning at Lanna 17 CMSG headed out on the course for a fun round of Stableford Competition. Numbers were on the low side because some of our Lanna golfers had headed south for cooler weather and some fun golf. Hope they didn’t get rained out on the courses they played. Some of our CMSG ladies where out on the course this morning and as always showed the men that Lanna isn’t all that hard for the most part coming in with some nice high points. The only man to make it in the top three was Ralph Hamilton with 37 points to take third. Jumjim Walker had a very nice round of golf and came in with 40 points to take second. Ram Taylor was as usual in her good form and took first place with a high of 41 points. Congratulation s Ladies and you too Ralph for a good round of golf.\n\nRALPH, JJ, RAM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0297","type":"game","date":"2015-05-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.05.15","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\nPerhaps the steamiest day to date, 22 members competed in today’s above mentioned event at Mae Jo. It was so hot that Nigel Stubbs referred to me as Captain Wetback at the turn. To which I replied, ” Si Senor”.\n\nBad ethnic humor aside, the scoring today was pretty good by most.\n\n#9 was birdied by Ric Cameron & Jeff Crosthwaite who split the pool. Much to the chagrin of Ric.\n\nWinning the front nine today with 22 points was Nigel Stubbs and taking the back with 21 points was Stuart Leckie.\n\nTaking the overall stableford with a blistering 42 points was Bob Green.\n\nCongratulations to all today’s winners.\n\nWednesday’s comp. is match play vs. par.\n\nHave a great week end and don’t forget to sign up for the May 21st away game @ Alpine if you have not done so already!\n\nNigel, Ric, Bob & Stuart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0296","type":"game","date":"2015-05-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.05.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nExactly 16 members( A captain’s dream) showed up today on a very steamy morning at Mae Jo for a straight stableford competition. Scoring overall was average perhaps because the tees on #5 and #9 are back to their full length. Who knows!\n\nNo birdies on designated holes #9 & #18 were made so the birdie pool prize will grow again on Friday.\n\nFinishing 3rd with 36 points was Gerry Brimacombe. In second with 37 points was Adam Jackson and taking today’s 1st place honors was Michael Kuzmich with 38 points.\n\nWell done, guys!\n\nGerry leaves us with a strong showing as he will be returning to Canada until next January. Bon Voyage!\n\nBut returning to our group is Gary Cooke back from his Ferrari duties. Welcome back, Gary!\n\nSee you on Friday for a stableford nassau comp.\n\nADAM, GERRY ( BIB ON FOR LAST KAO SOI ) & KUZIE","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0295","type":"game","date":"2015-05-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.05.15","text":"STUBBY’S STABLEFORD\n\nWell, 21 players showed up for the 1st of what may or may not be a bi-monthly unofficial competition. Additional strokes ranged from 6 to 11 as members went out with anywhere from 3 clubs ( Lennart Larsen) to 8 clubs. Most seemed to choose to go around with 5 or 6.\n\nAnyway, I think most everyone found the format interesting and certainly it teaches some course management skills for future rounds. Time will tell.\n\nSo, the standings today were as follows:\n\nTied for 4th- Adam Jackson & Craig Morriss with 41 points.\n\n3rd place- Gerry Brimacombe with 42 points\n\n2nd place- Mike Pattavina with 44 points\n\n1st place- Jack Kuzina with 46 points\n\nNo birdies were made on the new designated holes for May ( #9 & #18 ) so that pool will double for next Wednesday’s plain old Stableford Comp.\n\nAlso, today we say hello to new member, Mike Belbin and we say goodbye to Heinz Olschner until October.\n\nHave a great week end and get well Frank!!\n\nJACK K., ADAM, CRAIG & MIKE P. (MISSING-GERRY B.)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0294","type":"game","date":"2015-04-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo 29.04.15","text":"Individual Stroke -Net\n\n15 members came out to Mae Jo this morning and with little outside play at the club made it around in just under 4 hours. The course was in great shape and the scores today reflected it.\n\nFinishing in a 3 way tie for 2nd place with net 70 were myself, Jeff Crosthwaite and Michael Kuzmich.\n\nAll alone in 1st place today was Nigel Stubbs with a solid 69 (75 off the stick).\n\nNigel also took the last birdie pool for April with what I was told was a one foot putt on #5.\n\nBirdie holes for May will be #9 and #18 which means this Friday at Mae Jo when we will also begin a bi-monthly Stubby Stableford competition.\n\nSee the weekly events calender for more details.\n\nCongratulations to today’s winners and see you Friday!\n\nMike, Nigel, Kuzie & Jeff","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0293","type":"game","date":"2015-04-27","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 27.04.15","text":"On a very nice sunny morning at Lanna after a night a lite rain 21 CMSG headed out on the course for Stableford Nassau Competition. The course was in good shape. Some of the green were thought to be slow maybe from the rain or just maybe from being aerated at different last month. Who knows the golfers just had to adjust to them and with a little luck they did or did they. Looking at the scores some of them did and some didn’t. We did have some good sores and if it had been regular Stableford Competition the Ladies would have taken second and third. Since it was Stableford Nassau Noi Taylor came out ahead on the front nine to take it with 21 points. The back nine went to Barry Ochitwa with 18 points. The overall total for the day went to the Old Hipper Ted Taylor who shot his handicap and ended up with 36 points. Congratulation to the winners.\n\nBeing the first Monday of the month next week we’ll be back to Stroke Competition on course 3&1. So come on out and try your luck at Lanna and see how low you can score.\n\nA ROSE BETWEEN TWO THORNS\n\nBARRY, NOI, TED","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0292","type":"game","date":"2015-04-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.04.15","text":"Stableford\n\nOn a rather warm morning despite the storms of the night before, 18 members assembled for today’s Plain Old Stableford competition.\n\nNo birdies were posted on designated holes #5 0r #15 so the prize doubles for April’s last competition next Wednesday, individual net stroke play.\n\nScoring was average and finishing in a tie for 3rd were Adam Jackson and Frank Schwarz with 35 points.\n\nTying for 1st place were Jim Hopkins and Lennart Larsen both with 36 points.\n\nCongratulations to all the winners.\n\nHave a great week end and see you at Mae Jo next Wednesday.\n\nP.S. The 1st event of May will be a modified Stableford event. DETAILS TO FOLLOW EARLY NEXT WEEK.\n\nSEARCHED THE MEDIA LIBRARY HIGH AND LOW AS I FORGOT TO TAKE PHOTO. BELIEVE ME THEY ALL LOOK THE SAME!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0291","type":"game","date":"2015-04-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.04.15","text":"TWO MAN TEAM AGGREGATE STABLEFORD\n\n14 members and 1 guest, Soren, a friend of Steve Metcalf’s showed up for today’s 2 man competition. A bit of a precursor to tomorrow’s better ball net event at Royal Chaing Mai. So with only 7 teams competing under partly cloudy skies this a.m. the 2 winning teams were as follows:\n\nTaking 2nd place alone with 64 total stableford points was Yours’ truly and his partner, Christian Friis.\n\nRunning away with 1st place as some suspected after pairings were drawn was Nigel Stubbs and his partner, Jeff Crosthwaite with 69 total points.\n\nAnd today’s other winner was Jim Hopkins who cleared out the birdie pool with a brilliant and loudly celebrated 3 on #5.\n\nCongratulations to All and see you tomorrow at Royal Chiang Mai or perhaps Friday at Mae Jo for a Plain Old Stableford event.\n\nMike, Christian, Jim, Nigel & Jeff","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0290","type":"game","date":"2015-04-20","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 20.04.15","text":"What a wonderful day to play some golf at Lanna. It might have been on the warm side (HOT) but that’s just the weather here for the month of April. We did have a little breeze to keep things a little cooler for the most part but not much. 20 golfers were on hand at Lanna, 19 CMSG which one of them is a brand new member Mark Davis from the good old US of A and 1 guest a friend of Robert McPhee came to see Lwe were all about.\n\nThe weather was hot and so was some of the scoring. We had a three way try for third place between Peter Brown, David Smith and JJ Walker. As usual David lost on count back but so did JJ leaving Peter all alone to take third place. Nothing is always easy as we had another try for first place between Ric Cameron and Lawrence Nahlik both having great rounds and scoring 43 points. Lawrence had a better back nine with a total of 25 points to take first place leaving Ric in second place. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext week a Lanna the competition will be Stableford Nassau so come on out and have some golfing fun.\n\nPeter left before I was able to get the winners photos so our new member Mark field in for Peter, Ric, Lawrence","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0289","type":"game","date":"2015-04-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.04.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nOn a very steamy morning 22 members and 3 guests joined the fray at Mae Jo to compete in today’s stableford event.\n\nEven your captain made it to the course after taking 2 songtaos and a ride from the University gate from Jack Kuzina. Whew!\n\nOur newest member, David Rickards, posted 33 points in his first official event with us but now is returning to England and other points. Bon Voyage and we’ll see you in August.\n\nOverall scoring was respectable and finishing in 4th place alone with 36 points was Ric Cameron.\n\nTied for 2nd with 37 points were Jeff Crosthwaite and Nigel Stubbs.\n\nTaking today’s 1st place prize with a very strong 40 points was Rob McPhee.\n\nCongratulations to all today’s winners.\n\nHave a great weekend and don’t forget next Thursday’s away game at Royal Chiang Mai if you haven’t signed up.\n\nCheers!\n\nJEFF, NIGEL, ROB & RIC (AS HIMSELF)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0288","type":"game","date":"2015-04-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.04.15","text":"There was a small turnout of 10 people in the competition due to the Pissheads Songkran Tournament.\n\nDavid Rickard scored his 5th Hcp scorecard and has now a Phcp of 26. Congratulations David, you can now put in picking up my your much awaited 100 baht.\n\nTied for the first place came Nigel, Dr.Steve and Jack K. Well done guys!!\n\n*The above was contributed by our own dedicated handicapper, Harry Nieuwland, from his sick bed,. Thanks for picking up the slack for me, Harry.*\n\nIn addition to the results reported above, Nigel Stubbs made a beautiful down hill putt of around 14 ft. from above the hole on #5 to make birdie and take home the prize for our birdie pool. Also well done! Prize starts anew Friday.\n\nAlso the winners posted 36 points each. Post Pissheads, I guess.\n\nIn addition to the 10 members mentioned above, we also had 2 guests, Rob and John from New Zealand join us as well as David and Rob McPhee who had to scurry off after the round bringing the total # of golfers to 15. Better than expected post Songkran etal.\n\nRic Cameron has stepped in below to take Nigel’s place in the photo of the winner’s below. Thanks Ric!!\n\nJack K., Steve B. & Nigel S.( played by Ric Cameron )\n\nALSO AGAIN A FRIENDLY REMINDER FROM THE COMMITTEE: PLEASE REFRAIN FROM ANY CADDIE ABUSE. REPORTS ARE FILTERING BACK THAT SOME MEMBERS MAY BE VERBALLY ABUSING THEIR CADDIES. IT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IF THESE REPORTS CONTINUE. THANKING ALL IN ADVANCE FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0287","type":"game","date":"2015-04-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.04.15","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\nIt was a steamy morning at Mae Jo due to the prior evening’s scattered thunder storms, however, that didn’t keep 27 members away for today’s competition.\n\nOnce again, April’s workhorse, Jack Kuzina, took overall honors with 42 points. He even stayed long enough to be photographed ( see 8-4-15 report ).\n\nWinning the front 9 with 21 points was Adam Jackson and tying for most points on the back were Joy Gariano and Robert McPhee with 22 points.\n\nWill see some of you for the Pissheads’ comps over the Songkran week end and to the rest of you, have a great and safe week end.\n\nOh, and next Wednesday’s comp will be a straight stableford competition.\n\nCheers!\n\nJoy, Adam, Robert, Jack","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0286","type":"game","date":"2015-04-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.04.15","text":"2 MAN TEAM BEST BALL NET\n\nOn a very muggy morning , we still had just the right numbers to manage the comp. today. Exactly 24 members posted along with 3 guests ( Jim, John & Hack ) and our newest member, David Rickards, still getting his 5 cards in to make today’s total participation 28 golfers. With 5 groups going off #1 and 2 groups off #10 just about everyone finished in under 4 hours.\n\nScoring was pretty good throughout but 3 teams outpaced the rest.\n\nFinishing in a tie for 2nd today with net 62’s were the teams of Jack Kuzina (not pictured below) and Harry Nieuwland as well as Yung Beece and Gerry Brimacombe.\n\nTaking 1st place was the team of Jack Cooper and Rob Grootenhujis with a net 12 under 60.\n\nNo birdies on #5 or #15 so the pot rebuilds for Friday’s Stableford Nassau comp..\n\nSee you Friday.\n\nJack K. (under Harry’s arm ) Harry, Jack C.,Rob, Gerry and Yung","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0285","type":"game","date":"2015-04-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 04.04.15","text":"Once again it was the first Monday of the month at Lanna and that means one thing Stroke Competition on the 3 & 1 courses. 17 CMSG came out to test their skill at stroke play on this very hot day. As always some of the scoring was on the hot side too. Prajat Bacchi showed her two golf partners (Ted & Al) how easy it is to score low, with a gross of 94 that netted her a 71 to take third place. Julian Wing had a good round too to take second place with a gross 92 that give him a net 70. Our low golfer of the day who’s name seems to come up a lot these days was Keith Freeman with a great round of 93 that netted him a very nice 67 to take third place. Congratulation to the winners.\n\nPRAJAT, KEITH, JULIAN","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0284","type":"game","date":"2015-04-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.04.15","text":"Stableford\n\nAnother guy basically jumping off the plane albeit for only a few days lapped the field today (see Steve B. below). Graham Adams, fresh off from zip lining the rain forests of Laos posted an impressive 43 points in taking 1st place today at Mae Jo.\n\nFinishing in 2nd was our own handicapper, Harry Nieuwland, with 39 points. Harry just returned from a visit to Holland and then a couple of weeks in the Philippines.\n\nTied for 3rd were Lennart Larssen and Gerry Brimacombe (Gerry also just returned from the Philippines) with 38 points.\n\nI detect a pattern here with the exception of Lennart. Anyway, congratulations to all of today’s winners including Frank Schwarz who took the cumulative prize pool with a birdie on #5 today. Pot will restart next week when we play 2 man teams best ball net.\n\nSo to all the 24 members who showed up today, have a great week end!\n\nLENNART, HARRY, GRAHAM & GERRY","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0283","type":"event","date":"2015-04-02","venue":null,"heading":"Chiang Mai Cup 2015","text":"SIGN UP IS CLOSED AS OF 6-15-2015.\n\nThis 3rd event for Chiang Mai Social Golfers vs. Sanuk Sabai Social Golfers will be held on Friday, June 26.06.15 at Highlands. The first Tee time is @ 08:33 am. The price including Caddy is Baht 1.500, Golf Cart is Baht 700. The format will be a 2 Man Best Ball lowest net score. Which means that the team with the lowest net score will win 1 point for the team event.\n\nThe participation fee this year will be Baht 500, this money will be used to purchase team T-shirts for the participants and has to be paid by June 15th.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0282","type":"game","date":"2015-04-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.04.15","text":"INDIVIDUAL STROKE PLAY-NET\n\nOnly back with us a few short days and Steve Bjorge comes out of the gate with a net 65 to take 1st place in today’s stroke play competition.\n\nFinishing a distant 2nd with a net 70 was Jack Kuzina and in 3rd, Ric Cameron with net 71.\n\n29 members showed up on this April’s fools day and the joke was on us. Well done, Steve!\n\nFirst day for the new designated birdie holes (#5 & #15 ) and as I suspected, the pot will continue to grow. No birdies for those of you playing at home.\n\nBack to straight stableford on Friday.\n\nHope to see you there.\n\nCheers.\n\nJack, Steve & Ric","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0281","type":"game","date":"2015-03-30","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 30.03.15","text":"15 CMSG and 1 guest headed out at Lanna this Monday morning under clear shies for a change, you could even see the mountains too. Format for the day was Stableford just plain old Stableford. All groups made it in under four hours which made it nice to relax and socialize after the match.\n\nScoring was good lots of scores in the mid to high 30’s. Robert McPhee took third place with a score 37 points. Barry Ochitwa came in second with 39 points. Edging out Barry to take first place was Terry Redding with 40 points. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nThere will be NO golf at Lanna next week or the week after that because of Thai Holidays. That’s the first two Mondays in April. Some of the Lanna golfers will be getting together at Sand Creek on the 6th of April for a fun Stableford Match. Tee time 8:30, so if you would like to join them be at Sand Creek by 8:00 am.\n\nROBERT, TERRY, BARRY","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0279","type":"game","date":"2015-03-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.03.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nAlright, I’ll hang around a little while longer since no one has formally called for my resignation. But you ALL are on probation! Ha!\n\nA hardy 16 members posted today at Mae Jo on a beautiful, crystal clear morning. Downtown Chiang Mai was completely visible form #14 tee today. Even 2 of yesterdays’ winning International team joined us.\n\nThe last round of March found no birdies on #2 or #12 so the prize pot continues to build. Next month holes #5 and #15 will be the designated birdie holes. Should get interesting.\n\nSo, pictured below finishing in 3rd place alone was Adam Jackson with 38 points.\n\nTied for 1st with 40 points, also pictured below were Nigel Stubbs and our own President, Frank Schwarz, with 40 points.\n\nWell done, guys! Congrats to all. April’s events schedule will be posted this week end.\n\nCheers!\n\nNigel, Frank & Adam","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0280","type":"event","date":"2015-03-27","venue":"Royal Chiang Mai","heading":"Away Game April – Royal Chiang Mai","text":"Today, Thursday 23rd of April we had a total of 33 members and two guests playing at the Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort a Two man Best Ball Stableford event.\n\nEveryone showed up in time and we all Tee’d off on time. We were lucky today, the temperature was acceptable today and a slight Breeze helped additionally to make it enjoyable. The Course was in great shape with the exception of the Bunkers, they were as intended real Hazards.\n\nNevertheless the overall Scoring was great. 4 Teams tied for 3rd Place with 43 Stableford points, Christian Friis & Yung Beece, Peter Haddon & Jack Cooper, Graham Adams & Mike Pattavina and Nigel Stubbs & Frank Schwarz.\n\nIn second place on their own was with 44 Stableford points, Jim Catterson & Anton Buijs.\n\nThe team of the day Ham’n & Egg’n the best was Don Bishop & Jeffrey Himel with an outstanding 49 Stableford points leaving everyone in the dust. It looks like Ron used the training with the “Pissheads” to the fullest and Jeffrey Himel is in top form after a disappointing round at Alpine yesterday.\n\nCongratulations to all Winners.\n\nIt was real fun day and the Committee want to thank everyone who participated.\n\nBelow a picture send by our member Kuo-Wei Chen (and so far the only one).\n\nLine up: Line up Royal Chiang Mai","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0278","type":"game","date":"2015-03-26","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Inthanon, 26.03.15","text":"The International 2015, click here to see the report, pictures and more info.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0277","type":"game","date":"2015-03-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.03.15","text":"2 MAN BEST BALL COMBINED BLIND DRAW\n\nAgain, FIRE THE CAPTAIN!!! WHY DOESN’T ANYONE RESPOND?\n\nA light turnout for above referenced competition. 15 members posted. Was it The International the following day or perhaps a premonition that this format would prove to be unpopular? I now believe it was the latter. Rest assured this format will be permanently retired under my watch.\n\nNow to the results:\n\nFinishing in 2nd place with a combined stableford total of 68 points were Adam Jackson and Roger Mack. Adam’s eagle on #16 certainly helped.\n\nTaking 1st place with a total of 70 points were Nigel Stubbs and Lennart Larsen.\n\nNo birdies on #2 or #12 so the prize grows for Friday’s Straight Stableford comp.\n\nThe winners are pictured below along with Ulrich who played his last round with us. He heads back to Vancouver for the next several months.\n\nCongratulations to the lucky teams.\n\nSee you Friday?\n\nNigel, Ulrich, Adam & Lennart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0276","type":"game","date":"2015-03-23","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 23.03.15","text":"The numbers where low this morning at Lanna just ten golfers showed up to play. Why the low numbers? Who knows, maybe the weather or maybe the away game later in the week. You know cost is always a factor when it come to playing golf. Our ten CMSG all had fun I think with two person best ball Stableford format of the day. Because of the low numbers it was decided to give out only two prizes, first and second. Second place went to the team of Ralph Hamilton and Barry Ochitwa with 43 points. First place went to the team of Keith Freeman and Lawrence Nahlik with 44 points. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nIf you think that’s all there is your wrong!! We had an ACE today a HOLE IN ONE on the ten hole. Ralph Hamilton using his trusty nine iron nailed it for his first ever HOLE IN ONE. Way to go Ralph and congratulations.\n\nNext week at Lanna we’ll be back to just plan old Stableford Competition so come on out and see if you can match Ralphs HOLE IN HOLE on number ten.\n\nBARRY, RALPH, KEITH, LAWRENCE\n\nACE MAN, RALPH HAMILTON","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSCF5361-300x225.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSCF5361.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0275","type":"event","date":"2015-03-21","venue":null,"heading":"CMSG – Mobile App","text":"This Page gives you the links to download the CMSG App to make access easier to the latest Information, Handicaps, Future Events, To sent a mail, To sign up for Away games, To see the latest Golf News, The Member (with photo) emails and Phone number.\n\nPlease take the time and read first through the Guide (this may take some time because the PDF contains Screen shots) before you download the App to your device.\n\nBelow are the download links for the CMSG App from the Apple Store and the Android Play Store. If you have an QR code scanner you can use the codes provided below as well.\n\nFor downloads simply click on the Apple or the Android icon:\n\nApple iPhone, iPad or iPod touch\n\nAndroid","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0274","type":"game","date":"2015-03-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.03.15","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\nSh*t can the Captain! It’s Saturday evening the 21st as I post the above referenced match results.\n\nOther than not being able to see the mountain or even see past the Mae Jo property again we had 25 members come out.\n\nAlso, we say good bye to Tom Berger for at least 8 months as he’s off to East Africa on another project. Good Luck, Tom!\n\nNow for the results:\n\nTaking the prize for the front 9 with 21 points were Calvin Davis and Jeffrey Himel.\n\nWinning the back 9 with 25 points was Noi Taylor.\n\nOverall winner, Adam Jackson with 39 points.\n\nWe had 2 birdies today on #2 and #12 by Adam, Graham Adams.\n\nEnjoy the rest of your weekends and hope to see most of you next Wednesday for a 2 man blind draw stableford comp.\n\nCalvin( sorry I left half of you out! ), Jeffrey, Noi, Adam & Graham\n\n*PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE IN ONE OF THE LAST GROUPS FINISHING AND HITTING THE SHOWERS BEFORE COMING TO THE CADDIE SHACK, GIVE YOUR SCORECARDS TO SOMEONE WHO IS HEADING STRAIGHT OVER. YOUR CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.*","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0273","type":"game","date":"2015-03-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.03.15","text":"STROKE PLAY NET COMPETITION\n\nOh well! Couldn’t quite make it 3 in row for same day match report. Fire the captain!\n\nToday saw 25 members and 1 guest post for the above referenced comp.\n\nTaking 3rd place with a very respectable net 71 was Ric Cameron.\n\n2nd place with an even better net 69 was Mike Mason ( camera shy? ).\n\nAll alone in 1st place and with a birdie on #12 to boot was Yung Beece with a blistering net 67.\n\nPranee Buckley also birdied #2 to split that prize with Yung.\n\n2 members, Jeff Crosthwaite and Kazuo Mitsunaga, played their last rounds for a while. Bon Voyage to Jeff as he heads over to the Philippines and Sayonara to Kazuo who is returning to Japan for 30 days of consecutive golf in his homeland. Whew!!! That’s a lot of total caddie hours to book!!\n\nCongratulations to our winners pictured below and see you Friday for Stableford Nassau.\n\nRic, Yung & Mike (eyes wide shut )\n\nP.S. THERE HAS BEEN SOME CONFUSION REGARDING BIRDIE POOL LATELY. IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE Prize Competition THEN YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE Prize portion of the birdie pool as that is withheld from those contributions.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0272","type":"game","date":"2015-03-16","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 16.03.15","text":"On a very hazy morning at Lanna 20 CMSG where out on the course for a round of Stableford Nassau Competition. Most group made it around in about four hours, not bad for Lanna. Fairways where good and the greens are coming around after being air rated a few weeks ago and by next week they should be back to top form once more.\n\nLots of good scores on the front and back nine and a three way tie for the total high point score. Mark Morris, Julian Wing and Lawrence Nahlik all had 38 points. Lawrence won out on count back with his very high score of 24 points on the back nine to take the overall high point score. Since only one prize per person can be awarded the back nine went to Mike Mason who manage to get 20 points. Once again Mark and Julian found themselves in a count back situation for the front nine both having 19 points. This time Mark won out to take the front nine which was only fitting since this was his last Monday golf game before heading back to England later in the week. Also heading home to Canada is Gary Burke. have a safe trip home guys and we’ll see you later in the year when you return to Chiang Mai. By the way Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext week at Lanna it’ll be Two person best ball Stableford Competition so pick your partner or they’ll be picked for you.\n\nSorry no photos of the winners this week, camera is in Bali.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0271","type":"game","date":"2015-03-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo 13.03.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nYou asked for it, you got it. Same day match reports now twice in sonrow.\n\n25 members posted today for straight stableford competition and overall scoring was pretty good.\n\nFinishing in a tie for 4th with 36 points were Nigel Stubbs and Jim Hopkins.\n\nTied for 2nd with 37 points were Pung Bacchi ( not pictured ) and Graham Adams with 37 points.\n\nFinishing 1st alone with the aid of an eagle on #16 was Bob Green with a strong 39 points.\n\nWe had 2 birdies on #2 today and that prize was split between Pung and Nigel.\n\nNew pot begins with next Wednesday’s stroke play comp.\n\nHave a great weekend!!\n\nGraham, Bob, Nigel & Jim\n\n*** PLEASE REMEMBER WE TEE OF AT 8:00 A.M. SHARP AND ALL CARDS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CAPTAIN 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO TEE TIME FOR PROPER/TIMELY PAIRINGS. YOUR CO OPERATION IN THIS MATTER IS MOST APPRECIATED.*****","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0270","type":"game","date":"2015-03-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo 11.03.15","text":"MATCH PLAY NET VS. PAR\n\n25 Members and 3 guests ( John, Mike & Tom ) arrived on a nice sunny/hazy morning to take on old man par today at Mae Jo.\n\nAfter the smoke cleared ( pardon the pun ), 4 golfers managed to beat par and they were:\n\nJeff Crosthwaite and Nigel Stubbs with +1 good for a tie 3rd\n\nCraig Morriss at +2 for 2nd all alone and in 1st place with +3 was Tom Berger. Congrats to all the winners.\n\nNo birdies on #2 or #12, however, several were made today on non designated holes so the prize will carry over to Friday’s stableford competition.\n\nOne of our regulars, Gordon Langtry, departs with his family for Vancouver tomorrow and played his last round until late September. Bon Voyage, Gordon, and best of luck with the store.\n\nSee the rest of you Friday!\n\nJeff, Tom, Craig & Nigel","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0269","type":"game","date":"2015-03-09","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 09.03.15","text":"On a very hazy morning and that just might be an understatement. You couldn’t even see the jets that had just taken off from the airport, you could hear them but couldn’t see them. As for your golf ball they were hard to see too past a hundred years at least for me but then what else is new.\n\n25 CMSG didn’t let the haze stop them from heading out at Lanna for our Monday morning Stableford Competition. The haze didn’t stop the good scoring ether. Keith Taylor took third place with 39 points, which might have been good enough for first place, but not today. Ralph Hamilton came in with a very 41 points to take second. But that still wasn’t good enough to beat Gary Lyon who had a very good round taking first place with 43 points. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext week at Lanna at Lanna the competition will be Stableford Nassau so come on out and see if you can top Gary’s 43 points.\n\nRALPH, GARY, KEITH","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSCF5266-300x225.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSCF5266.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0268","type":"game","date":"2015-03-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo (Royal), 07.03.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nHope everyone is enjoying their weekend as I finally get to Friday’s match report. Our 2nd visit to Royal Chiang Mai found 19 members making the extra 20 minute drive this week to play.\n\nIn fact, it was reported that Jack Cooper shot 57 off the stick. Unfortunately it was through 11 holes. What up, Jack???\n\nOf the eighteen members who completed play, no one managed birdie on #18 again and so the prize continues to grow to a record amount. Come on out to Mae Jo on the 12th ( 6:30 start) and see if you can claim the prize there.\n\nTying for 3rd place with 33 points were Silvan Schwarz and Dennis Byrne. ( Welcome back, Dennis and Silvan). Taking 2nd alone with 35 points was Frank Schwarz.\n\nFresh off a 12 under performance at the Singha Chiang Mai Open Pro Am on Wednesday was Adam Jackson with 36 points good for 1st place.\n\nApologies to the winners as no photo was taken. Must have been the humidity or being distracted by our concern for Jack’s well being.\n\nSee you Wednesday @ home Mae Jo.\n\nCheers!\n\nStableford – 07.08.2015 – Royal CM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0267","type":"game","date":"2015-03-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo 06.03.15","text":"STABLEFORD NASSAU\n\nWell after not having to fly solo today, the results at the caddie shack were calculated accurately. Whew!!!\n\nAnyway, today saw 25 members and 4 guests join the fray for a stableford nassau competition.\n\nAfter the round was complete 23 cards were returned out of 25 and the winners were as follows:\n\nWinning the front 9 with 19 points- Ric Cameron\n\nTaking the back 9 with the same score- Craig Morris\n\nWinning the overall after getting used to his new green’s speed was Nigel Stubbs with a solid 40 points.\n\nThe winners are pictured below and congrats to all!\n\nOh and the birdie pool carryover from February 25th went to Adam Jackson who birdied #12. Well done. ( Tom Rowand birdied #2 but was not present ).\n\n* Remember that #2 and #12 are this months birdie holes but you must be present to receive prize*\n\nNigel, Craig & Ric\n\nP.S. That’s Adam’s mate, Elvis, posing on his behalf in the left hand corner!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0266","type":"game","date":"2015-03-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo (Royal), 05.03.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\n15 players came out to Royal Chiang Mai as the pros and assorted amateurs from CMSG played in the Singha Chiang Maim Open @ Mae Jo. Remember we are at Royal again on Friday as Mae Jo continues to host this event thru week’s end.\n\nStraight Stableford was the day’s format and taking her 1st competition was Diane Mayo with 35 points on a damp and long Royal course.\n\nFinishing in 2nd place today was David Rickard with 32 points. Welcome back David!!\n\nNo birdies on this month’s designated birdie hole #18 so that prize reaches 4 figures!!!\n\nWe will be playing Royal under lift clean and place conditions on Friday as well so see you there!\n\nCheers!\n\nDavid and Diane (Where’s Jack?)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0265","type":"game","date":"2015-03-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo 04.03.15","text":"BLACK WEDNESDAY II\n\nAlthough the scoring this Wednesday was back to CMSG standards it was still a bit of a challenge for your captain as he had failed to update his drop box prior to creating today’s scoring results spreadsheet. If you weren’t there today, you missed quite a show!!! LOL!\n\nSo, after there being 2 different winners prior to the official results, below are the final official results in today’s Stableford Competition.\n\nFinishing in 3rd place with 36 points- Yours’ Truly ( would have traded it for an updated score sheet any day! )\n\n2nd place was Ric Cameron with 37 points.\n\nAnd in 1st place alone after being tied for 2nd in the prior 2 tries at results was Jim Hopkins with 38 points.\n\nCongratulations to the 1st and 2nd place finishers and shame on the guy in 3rd.\n\nA birdie was made on #12 by Jeff Crosthwaite, however, that money rolled over to Friday as you must be at the caddie shack to collect.\n\n*One bright spot to report. The greens are now being cut .5 cm higher and the difference was night and day. A special note of thanks to Nigel Stubbs who played with Khun Chalermpol last Friday and suggested to him by demonstration the severity and harshness the greens had attained these last few months. Kudos, Nigel, from all of us!!\n\nJim, Ric and Numbnutts","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0264","type":"game","date":"2015-03-02","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 02.03.15","text":"On a very smoggy or was it smoky morning, which isn’t anything new for this time of year in Chiang Mai. One of our golfer said it was all caused by an inversion layer in the valley and we all know what that is, right. Anyway at Lanna today for our first of the month stroke play competition we had 18 CMSG that weren’t afraid of stroke play competition or the Lanna number three course. The format of the day was Strike 3 Stroke competition and as always it take a little longer at the end of competition to come up with the winners. But all had fun while waiting for the results. In the end of it all there was some very good scores, most in the fifties that’s net fifties and a few in the sixties. Mike Mason took third with a low net of 55 just edging out Mark M. and Allan G. who both had a low net of 56, but just not low enough to beat Mike. Robert McPhee who we hadn’t seen for some time came in second with a low net of 53. And who says that our CMSG ladies can’t play golf, for J J Walker showed us all that Lanna isn’t all that hard by taking first place with a low net of 51, way to go J J. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext week at Lanna we’ll be back to just plan old Stableford competition, so come on out and see how many points you can score against the Lanna Golf Course.\n\nMIKE, JJ, ROBERT","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0263","type":"game","date":"2015-02-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.02.15","text":"NET MATCH PLAY VS. PAR\n\nConsidering today’s round followed an away game, we still had 21 golfers show up, 3 of whom were guests. Thanks to Beau, John and Philby for joining us and we hope to see you again in the near future.\n\nIt must have been in the air or water all week because, again, scoring was particularly mediocre group wise.\n\nFinishing in a 3 way tie for 2nd today with old man par winning at -1 was Jack Kuzina, Keith Taylor and Gordon Langtry.\n\nTaking 1st place all alone at all square was Graham Adams.\n\nCongratulations to all the war of attrition winners.\n\nNO Birdies on #8 or #17 so the pool is growing.\n\nSee you next Wednesday for straight stableford competition.\n\nJack (Captain retired), Keith, Graham & Gordon\n\n*** Don’t forget, starting next week we begin play at 8:00 a.m.. Please see weekly calender later this week end for further information!! ***","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0261","type":"event","date":"2015-02-25","venue":null,"heading":"The International 2015","text":"The 2015 International is in the Books.\n\nWith 56 members participating it was the highest number of players in Clubs history. A big thank you for all the members who came out today to fight for the International 2015 Trophy.\n\nThe weather was very cooperative with some overcast for most of the day. All players arrived in time and we were able to take a group foto with almost everyone in it (see the Gallery on the lower part of the Post). The speed was also very good with all teams finishing their respective round within the 4 hour range.\n\nAs to the Scoring, there was only a total spread of 7 Strokes between the Winning team and the team with its best effort. The closest to the Pin on hole # 4 was won by Kieran Savage and the on Hole # 16 by Gary Burke (he could not claim his price since he left straight to Canada).\n\nTwo teams tied for the runner up place with 58 Net Strokes was team Skippy’s with Ric Cameron, Haydn Patterson, Calvin Davis and Stuart Leckie and team Europe with Lennart Larsson, Christian Friis, Shaun Stewart and Frank Schwarz.\n\nThe winning team with 57 Net Strokes was team Dingoes with Graham Adams, Adam Jackson, Michael Kuzmich and Kim Anderson.\n\nCongratulations to all.\n\nThe International 2015\n\n43 Photos\n\nTeams shall be made up of 4 members from the same country. If that is not possible, they shall be from the same continent or other region (e.g. Scandinavia, North America, South America etc.). If a team cannot be or does not want to be created in this way, then that team can of course play, but are not eligible for the trophy and cannot enter the money wager. The committee shall have the final say in what constitutes a qualifying team.\n\nThe following rules apply:\n\nAll players can tee off at each hole.\n\nThe nominated team captain then selects the best drive and marks the position with a tee peg (not nearer the hole). The other players then retrieve their balls.\n\nA minimum of three tee drives (only par 4 and par 5) per player is to be used. The second shot and third (and so on) can be hit by all players.\n\nThe players play within a score card distance of the tee -peg (not nearer the hole). Note! Golf balls shall be placed on closely mown areas and dropped if the chosen ball in play is in the rough or a hazard (one penalty shot).\n\nPar 3’s are played by all Team members and do not count as Drives.\n\nThe above method of play is followed until the green is reached.\n\nOn the green the same method applies. The chosen ball is marked and players putt from the same spot in turn.\n\nEach player must mark the ball after putting. Play continues -from each chosen position until the ball is holed. If a player misses the Putt and taps it in without giving his team members a chance to putt than this is the final score.\n\nThe score is the total number of shots from the chosen spots (including the tee shot).\n\nAs for the Score calculation, the combined Handicap of all 4 players will be divided by 8 (if three players divider is 6) and that will be the team Handicap (numbers will be rounded up and down with .5 being the decider).\n\nIf a team consist of only 3 players the divider in 6 and each player must have at least 4 drives counted for the team.\n\nAt the end of the round the total for each hole is added together and the strokes received subtracted to give the total net medal score for the round. The winning team will be the one with the lowest net score. All other rules of golf apply to the “Ball in Play”. Rule 14.2. (assistance) will be ignored for the Club Scramble.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0262","type":"game","date":"2015-02-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.02.15","text":"BLACK WEDNESDAY STABLEFORD\n\n30 members and one guest, Graham Adams’ brother, Beau, began today’s format @ Mae Jo. Considering that we have an away game tomorrow at Gold Canyon, today’s turnout was particularly strong. The golf, however, was NOT!!! Was everyone saving up their A games for tomorrow?\n\nTied for 3rd place with a resounding 31 points were: Ric Cameron, Yung Beece and Adam Jackson.\n\nTied for 1st with a blistering 32 points were Jeff Crosthwaite and Natee Chantaravirod.\n\nLennart Larson also had 31 points but had enough sense to go straight home ( Just Kidding, Lennart! ).\n\nOn a day that will be known forever as Black Wednesday one would not have expected the field to make birdies at either #8 or #17 and the field did not disappoint. That prize appropriately carries over to Friday.\n\nCome on out Friday for net match play vs. par and try this golf thing one more time.\n\nEven the winner’s photo came out dark.\n\nAdam, Jeff, Natee, Yung and Ric","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0260","type":"game","date":"2015-02-23","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 23.02.15","text":"15 members joint today’s Stableford format. With almost 5 hours the course played rather slow today. Even though there where less groups on the tee today than in recent weeks before. I guess the neighbors from Japan were taking their time. On hole # 14 all our four groups where together again.\n\nScoring was well for some of us. The first place with 41 Stabelford points was taken by Keith Freeman, in second place with a respectable 39 points was Julian Wing and with 37 points in third place was Gordon Langtry.\n\nCongratulations to all winners.\n\nJulian Wing, Keith Freeman & Gordon Langtry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0259","type":"game","date":"2015-02-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.02.15","text":"With 26 members and three guests we teed off on # 1 and # 10 in blind drawn teams to day for a Stableford Nassau. It was another cool start into the day which warmed up a lot by the time we finished. Most of the groups finished in about 4 1/2 hours with the usual quicker front nine and than a dramatically slowed back. However we all know that the high season is coming to an end soon.\n\nThe Scoring was okay today with a total of 15 Birdies between all players. The important once for the Birdie Holes were made on Hole # 17 by Lennart Larsson and Kazuo Mitsunaga. Well done guys, we all know it is not an easy one. No Birdie on # 8 today.\n\nThe Overall Winner was Noi Taylor with 38 Stableford points, the front 9 winner was Michael Kuzmich (Kuzie) with a very good 24 Stableford points and the back nine was won by Lennart Larsson with a respectable 20 points.\n\nCongratulations to all Winners and thanks for all the members who came out today.\n\nKuzie, Noi, Lennart & Kazuo","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0258","type":"game","date":"2015-02-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.02.15","text":"Stableford\n\nToday saw 25 members and one guest teeing it up at 7:12 a.m. under quite cool conditions early.\n\nGeoff Garrett played his last round with us today so we unofficially dubbed today’s event “The Geoff Garrett Send-off Invitational”. Bon Voyage, Geoff and thanks for always being a gentlemen. Come back soon, sir.\n\nAfter entering the scores at the caddyshack and discovering a tee box error ( Thanks, Rob ), the official results for today’s straight stableford are as follows:\n\n3 way tie for 4th place with 35 points: Ron Hill, Noi Taylor and Rob Grootenhuijs\n\nTied for 2nd place with 36 points: Larry Richard and Joop Schillemans\n\nTaking 1st place alone with 39 points: Jeff Crosthwaite\n\nCongratulations to all today’s winners and hope to see you all this Friday.\n\nJoop, Jeff, Noi, Rob, Larry & Ron","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0257","type":"game","date":"2015-02-16","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 16.02.15","text":"It was very cold at Lanna this morning but that didn’t stop 24 CMSG and 5 guest from heading out on the course for Stableford Nassau competition. As always it warmed up as we knew it would. With the sun coming out from behind the clouds and warming the morning up so was the scoring warming up. By days end we had a lot of points in the mid to high thirties. Since it was Nassau competition, you know high front nine and high back nine with a total overall for the eighteen hole.\n\nMike Mason took the front nine with 21 points. Gordon Langtry did even better on the back nine with 23 points to take the back nine. Bob Green prove that being consistent with 20 points on the front and back nine for a total of 40 points to take the high total for the eighteen holes. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext week at Lanna we’ll be back to just Stablrford Competition just to keep things easy since I’ll be gone, so have fun and I’ll see you all in two weeks.\n\nGORDON, BOB, MIKE","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSCF5247-300x225.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSCF5247.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0256","type":"game","date":"2015-02-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.02.15","text":"2 Man Best Ball Net Nassau Blind Draw\n\nPerhaps the busiest format we have attempted to date but I think everyone had fun with it.\n\nWe started with 28 golfers today including one guest of Jim Hopkins. 26 ended up in the blind draw at days’ end as one of Wednesday’s winners, Stuart Duncan, had to w/d with back issues. Feel better soon, Stuart.\n\nSo, winning the front nine with a best ball net 30 was Kim Anderson and Gerry Brimacombe. Winning the back, also with a best ball net 30 was Ric Cameron and Richard Brown. Taking the overall prize with a net 56 was Anton Buijs and in his last round with us for while, Somsak Hendricks. FYI, you will see that this score translates to 52 points under our Stableford scoring. Pretty strong, guys!!! And to think you didn’t even know it was happening until you had 30+ minutes to visit with your fellow golfers at the shack!\n\nThe birdie pool was also claimed today by Frank Schwarz and Somsak with 3’s at #8. Pool starts over next week.\n\nAnother highlight included Gerry making eagle 2 on #5!!! Obviously helped in securing the front. Good job, Gerry.\n\nCongratulations to all the winners pictured below.\n\nHave a great weekend, guys, and hope to see most of you next Wednesday for another straight stableford event.\n\nOh and bon voyage, Harry! He will be returning to Thailand late March.\n\nKim, Gerry, Anton, Frank, Somsak, Richard & Ric","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0255","type":"game","date":"2015-02-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.02.15","text":"Stableford\n\nSorry to all for tardy report but lost internet last night. Back on line now so let’s get to it.\n\nStraight Stableford was the format and 4 of the 25 participants finished the day 35 points or better.\n\nTied for 3rd with 35 points- Jim Hopkins and Yung Beece\n\nComing in 2nd with 36 points- Stuart Duncan and alone in 1st place with 38 points was Rob Grootenhuijs.\n\nCongratulations to all the winners pictured below.\n\n* No birdies were recorded on #8 or #17 so the pool is finally growing.*\n\nJoin us on Friday for the 2 man net blind draw format. Should be interesting!\n\nNote: Guys, we are almost through the high season and the occasional delays that happen on our crossovers should diminish going forward. In any case, please refrain from directly approaching the starters during play. It is disrespectful and counter productive. Let a committee member know of the circumstances after that day’s round has been completed and we can address the issue through proper channels. Thanking all in advance for your understanding and co operation.\n\nStuart, Yung, Jim & Rob","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0254","type":"game","date":"2015-02-09","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 09.02.15","text":"We had a good turnout at Lanna once more with 22 golfers headed out for a fun game of Stableford competition. Once more it was on the slow side because of the high season golfers that come to Chiang Mai because of the good golfing weather. So much so that our two lead three ball group decided to become a six ball group. It made no different playing as a six ball for they still had to wait at every tee box for the seasonal players to move on. Enough said!!\n\nEven with the slow play we had some good scores. Lots of mid-thirties with only one golfer running away to win with a high of 39 points. At 36 points we had a try once more for second place between David US and Gordon Langtry. With our count back system working well David took second by two strokes, leaving Gordon to take third place. Our run away first place winner with 39 points was Barry Ochitwa, way to go Barry. Congratulation to the winners.\n\nNext week at Lanna our competition will be Stableford Nassau so come on out and see if you can beat 39 points for your total high points for eighteen holes of fun golf.\n\nDAVID, BARRY, GORDON","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0253","type":"game","date":"2015-02-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.02.15","text":"MATCH PLAY against the course/ Net vs. Par\n\nWell old man par wore most of us down today at Mae Jo. 28 golfers teed off this morning under partly cloudy skies with 25 of those in the competition. Carts were relegated to 90 degrees so lift clean and place was implemented for today’s match.\n\nOnly 5 players bested par and they are all pictured below.\n\nIn a 4th place tie with +1 were Richard Brown & Michael Kuzmich\n\nTied for 2nd place with +2 were Bart Kendricks and Harry Nieuwland\n\nAll alone in 1st with +3 was Jim Hopkins.\n\nCongratulations to all the winners!\n\n*No birdies were made today on #8 or #17 so the pool carries over to next Wednesday where the format returns to straight Stableford.*\n\n**** Note:\n\nPlease communicate the lift clean and place decision to your fellow players when you are informed with your cards at the staging area. Despite our 3 announcements today, some players were not aware of the decision until well into their rounds. No one has ever accused me of having an inaudible voice but a couple of players were still uninformed. Thanks!\n\nBart, Richard, Jim H., Harry & Kuzie","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0252","type":"game","date":"2015-02-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.02.15","text":"STABLEFORD\n\nToday produced 27 golfers, 26 of whom were in the competition. Bart Hendricks’ son, Samsok, posted his 5th round in and will be able to compete until his departure on February 15th.\n\nWell, the new birdie pool didn’t build over time as I suspected. Jim Hopkins promptly made 3 on #8 and won the inaugural prize. Pool will start over Friday. Congrats to Jim.\n\nThe main competition was tight and today’s scores reflected it. Finishing 3rd alone with 37 points was Bart Hendricks.\n\nJack Cooper and myself tied for 1st place with 40 points. The inevitable handicap adjustments have been made.\n\nCongratulations to all and I hope to see everyone on Friday for our net match play vs. par format.\n\nJim (Birdie on the 8th), Bart, Mike & Jack C.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0250","type":"event","date":"2015-02-02","venue":"Gold Canyon","heading":"Away Game February – Gold Canyon – Stableford","text":"Today, Thursday February 26, 2015 we had a Stableford competition on the Gold Canyon Golf Course with total of 33 members participating. Two of those members joint today and we want to extend a warm welcome to José (Joesefine) Aerts from Holland and Irmhild Flerlage from Germany.\n\nThe course played tough and most of the players complaint of the slow rolling greens but all in all it was a good day with all teams playing at around 4 1/2 hours.\n\nThe Winner was the only player to have beaten then course with a total of 37 Stableford points – Ralph Hamilton, we had two tied for second place with 36 Stableford points – Ans Scholten and Ashley Kim Sing, in third place with a total of 35 Stableford points was Graham Best.\n\nCongratulations to all Winners.\n\nThe Committee want to thank the members to continue supporting the Away Games.\n\nRalph, Ans, Ashley & Graham B.\n\nIrmhild Flerlage\n\nJosé Aerts","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0251","type":"game","date":"2015-02-02","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 02.02.15","text":"Number of golfers where on the low side this morning at Lanna and I sure it was because of something called the Super Bowl on the tube this morning. That didn’t stop 19 CMSG from coming out and having some fun at stroke competition, but this time it didn’t start out on the race track course, effect we never saw that course today instead we play our competition on the number 1 & 2 courses which made some of the golfers happy. I’ll be checking with the office to get our schedule back on track. Scoring was on the low side for the most part the one was under par with their net score. We did have a three way try for first place. Julian Wing, Allan Gariano and Inge Billman all came in with a even par net 72. Julian won out on count back to take first place out right. Inge took second and Allan took third after all the count back was over. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext week at Lanna we’ll be back to Stableford Competition, so come on out and see how points you can score.\n\nINGE, JULIAN, ALLAN","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0249","type":"game","date":"2015-01-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.01.15","text":"Stableford Nassau\n\nThis Friday produced 24 participants in today’s Stableford Nassau along with 2 guests. Pace of play was just about 4 hours. It was a lovely day for golf at Mae Jo.\n\nThe competition was particularly tight with Keith Taylor taking the overall with 39 points.\n\nWinning the front side (his back side) was Frank Schwarz with 21 points.\n\nThe back nine winner was Shane James with 21 points in his last outing with us for a while. We wish Shane all the best and hope he returns to Chiang Mai soon.\n\nAlso, in next Wednesday’s Stableford, our cumulative birdie pool will begin.\n\nSHANE, KEITH & FRANK","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0248","type":"game","date":"2015-01-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.01.15","text":"Stableford\n\nAfter some confusion getting one of our guests, Dick Mohns, a group to play with, we made it around Mae Jo in just about 4 hours flat on Wednesday.\n\nStraight Stableford was the day’s format and 27 players participated along with Gerry and Dick bringing our total to 29 golfers.\n\nPictured below are the winners:\n\n1st place-40 points- Jeff Croswaithe ( shown below exercising his left wrist )\n\n3 way tie for 2nd place-36 points- Harry Nieuwland, Gerry Brimicombe & Yung Beece\n\nCongratulations to the winners and hope to see more of you on Friday when the format will be Stableford Nassau.\n\nOnly 5 more weeks till low season tee times are back!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0247","type":"game","date":"2015-01-26","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 26.01.15","text":"Monday morning saw 28, 24 of them CMSG take advantage of some great golfing weather to have a little fun at Lanna. Competition was changed at the last minute to just plain old Stableford Competition rather than 2 person best ball just to make it easier for the old Lanna Captain. Play was a little slow but not like last week but that’s just the way it goes during the high season.\n\nScoring was back in the mid-thirties once more. We did have a four way try at third place with Allen Norris, Mike Pattavina ( Mae Jo new Captain), Gordon Langtry and Lawrence Nahlik all with 33 points. With the count back system working well Allen beat out all the rest by one point to take third place. Sorry to say we won’t be hearing Allen’s name for a while since he’s headed back to the states for some snow skiing, sounds cold to me. Have a safe trip back home my friend and we’ll see you later in the year. Second place went to Allan Gariano with 35 points, now that’s a name we haven’t heard for some time in the winner’s circle. First place with 37 points went to Ralph Hamilton a name that seem to be in the top three quite often. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext week it’ll be back to stroke play at Lanna, playing on the race track course and the number one course as always so come on out and test your golf skills.\n\nRALPH, ALLAN & ALLEN","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0246","type":"game","date":"2015-01-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.01.2015","text":"2 Man Best Ball Stableford\n\nToday we had 23 golfers arrive at o’ dark thirty. 18 played in the competition along with 3 guests and the Taylor’s, Keith and Noi.\n\nThe guests were Gerry, Thomas and James and it was reported that all 3 enjoyed their round with us. No report form the Taylors’ as they failed to post at the caddie shack to share their experience today.\n\nToday’s team winners were Jimmy Catterson & Big Ric Cameron with an off the chart 50 points.\n\nFinishing 2nd a distant 7 points behind were Mike Pattavina & Michael Kuzmich with if you are playing at home, 43 points.\n\nCongratulations to the winners and hope to see more of you next Wednesday for individual Stableford.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0245","type":"game","date":"2015-01-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 21.01.15","text":"Stableford\n\nToday we had 26 players of whom 25 were in the competition because Bart Hendricks had to pick up his better half from the airport and played only 9 holes. Weather was fine and we tee-off with 4 groups off the front and 3 off the back.\n\nWe had two rules issues : Keith Taylor teed-off with 16 clubs in his bag and was penalized 2 strokes for the first two holes he played (maximum of 4 strokes overall, rule 4-4 ). The committee would like to express her gratitude to Kuzie for bringing it to the attention of the committee otherwise the Welsh man would have won it again including all the money. Stuart Duncan picked up a moving ball on the green played by Harry Nieuwland from outside the green and got penalized 1 stroke under rule 19-1. The committee made a mistake by doing so because actually there is a 2 stroke penalty under rule 1-2. Now we can disqualify the committee or Stuart. Any suggestions are welcome.\n\nToday’s winner was Lennart Larsson with 39 Stableford points. Second came Keith Taylor and Stuart Duncan both with 38 points. Well done guys!!\n\nThe committee and all the members wish Mike Reeve a quick recovery from his minor attack and hope to see him soon on the course again! Thanks Ted for keeping us informed.\n\nStuart Duncan, Lennart Larsson, Keith Taylor.\n\nThese are today’s winners of the competition. If you can guess right who is who seen from the backside, there is an extra price put at the disposal by the committee .\n\nNext Friday 23-01-2015 there is a two ball better ball (Stableford) assigned by the committee.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0244","type":"game","date":"2015-01-19","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 19.01.15","text":"At Lanna today we had 26 golfers 23 members and 3 guest and with a little luck the 3 will become members of our golfing Sociality. It was a little slow today or let’s say a lot slower than normal. The front nine went okay but at the turn it was all down hill from there. Who’s fault was it who knows but at the turn there must have been 4 groups of Northern Islanders (Japanese) or whoever they were waiting to tee off. Five and a half hours after teeing off we all made it in and glad it was over with too.\n\nThe day’s competition was Stableford Nassau and even with the slow play we had some good scores. Gary Lyon and Richard Roehl lead the way with the high scoring on both the front and back nine and the overall high score as well. With our count back system took the front nine with 20 points. Prajat Bacchi took the back nine with 18 points. Like I said Gary and Richard lead the way on high scoring with 37 points for the both of them but Richard won out on the count back to take the overall point total. Richard had 23 points on the back side but can only receive one prize and that’s why Prajat got the back nine. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext week at Lanna it’ll be two person best ball Stableford, so come on out and prove your worth.\n\nRICHARD and GARY, PRAJAT was camera shy","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0243","type":"game","date":"2015-01-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.01.15","text":"Stableford Nassau\n\nUnder a covered sky with nice moderated temperatures with a pretty big turnout of 29 players in the competition, 1 guest and 1 member (Somsak) playing for his 4th Handicap card, we had 4 groups playing of hole 1 and 4 playing of hole 10. In about 4 hours or a little bit more we all finished and arrived at about the same time at the caddy schack.\n\nMike Pattavina was elected yesterday at the AGM as captain of the MaeJo competition and he went very smooth through all the duties, great job Mike!\n\nDizzy Reeve was the overall winner. Mike Reeve was the winner of the front 9 with 23 points and Kazu Mitsunaga the winner of the back with 22 points.\n\nCongratulations to all of today’s winners.\n\nJack Kuzina was second on the front but first in the money. Gerry Brimacome and Jeff Crosswaithe were second on the back but first in the money.\n\nThe overall winner with 43 points, Dizzy Reeve. Well played Dizzy and congratulations with your new handicap.\n\nSee you all next week and have a nice weekend,\n\nHarry Nieuwland, Handicapper","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0242","type":"game","date":"2015-01-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.01.15","text":"This Wednesday at Maejo we had (25) members teeing off on a somewhat cool morning and competing in a Stableford competition. The weather remained cool through out our round under overcast skies coupled with a few rays of sunshine. We teed-off from both the front nine and the back nine with Maejo Starter asking us not to play too fast or we would all be held up at the turn after (9) holes. Seems strange when golfers are requested to play slow. However the groups starting off the front nine made the turn without any delays with most groups completing their respective rounds under 4-1/2 hours.\n\nAs far as the Stableford competition results Adam Jackson took 1st place honors with (39) points. Ken Nalder came in 2nd place with (38) points followed by Dao Beece taking 3rd place with (36) points. Congratulations to all of today’s winners!\n\nToday’s Winners: Ken , Dao, & Adam\n\nAs a notice to the Maejo golfers I was informed by Kun Tum that for the next (2) months call holes are in effect for all of the Par 3 holes. I realize that the majority of our members do not prefer to play call holes and also are under the opinion that it does not speed up play but, by not abiding by this high season policy the caddies may be given a weeks holiday without pay. Hard to comprehend that we are told to play slow at tee-off time, then asked to abide by the call hole policy, in order to speed up play. Go figure. Regardless, we should abide by the course policy and not risk any of our caddies getting penalized!\n\nIn closing we ask that all members who are in the area attend Thursday’s (January 15, 2015) AGM meeting starting at 6:00 pm at Gymkhana golf course.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0241","type":"game","date":"2015-01-12","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 12.01.15","text":"On what turned out to be cool or should I say cold and windy morning at Lanna 16 CMSG and 3 guest went out on Lanna to brave the cold wind to play a fun round of Stableford Competition Golf. Even though it warmed up a little and just a little all golfers made it around in good time in spite of a slow group in front of the our first group of golfers. With the weather being on the cold side so was the scoring. Don’t know if it was the wind or just being cold but no one really had a good round of golf as you can see by the scores. David U-S and Ralph Hamilton both had 32 points to tie for third. David for ones won out on count back to take third. We also had a tie for first at 33 points between Mark Morris and Bob Green. Bob won that count back so Mark ended up in seconded leaving Bob to take first place. Congratulation to our winners and to all our hardly golfers that don’t let a little cold weather stop them from enjoying a fun round of golf.\n\nNext week at Lanna it’ll be Stableford Nassau so come on out and with a little luck it’ll be warmer.\n\nMARK, BOB, DAVID","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0240","type":"game","date":"2015-01-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.01.2015","text":"This Friday we had one of the lowest turn-outs of the year as the start of a 2-3 days monsoon hit the Chiang Mai area the previous evening. We did have (12) brave heart members and (1) guest that ignored the rainy and wet conditions to participate in a Stableford competition. At tee-off time the rain diminished to a light drizzle and over the first few holes at various times completely stopped for 5-10 minutes before starting again. As the round progressed the off and on drizzle conditions changed to a steady increasing rain for our final few holes. Needless to state we played “Lift-Clean & Place” as the fairways were completely saturated with water. Also, due to groups ahead of us it took more than 4-1/2 hours to complete our respective rounds under less than ideal weather for golf. Regardless, all the players survived the conditions and made it down to the “Caddy Shack” for lunch and various drinks.\n\nRelative to the results Shanes James is getting back in the groove and took first place honors with (35) points. 2nd place today went to Michael ( Kuzie) Kuzmich posting a score of (33) points. Third place today was shared by Ric Cameron and Frank Schwarz both scoring (30) points. Hats off to today’s winners!\n\nToday’s Winners: Frank, Kuzie, Ric & Shane\n\nWe also would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest member Somsak Hendricks who joined our society today. Somsak should be a steady and positive influence for his dad Bart.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday January 14, 2015 for another Stableford competition and another early morning 7:00 am tee-off.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Jan-9-2015.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Jan-9-2015.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0239","type":"game","date":"2015-01-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.01.2015","text":"Nassau Stableford\n\nAnother large turn out as (31) members participated in a Nassau Stableford competition this Wednesday at Maejo. Due to the number of golfers today we had (9) groups teeing off from both the #1 and #10 tee boxes which is (1) group more than our allotment. As usual the weather was ideal with cool temperatures in the morning and slowly warming up throughout our respective round. Again, most of the groups completed their round of golf in 4.5 hours or less. Also, because of this high season the starters at Maejo are putting groups out off the back nine holes regardless if we are making the turn from the ninth hole to the tenth. Essentially, we have to grin and bear these types of delays for the next month or so.\n\nRelative to the competition taking “Overall” honors with a fantastic score of (42) points was Big Mike Pattavina. The front nine winner today with (22) points was Ram Taylor with Jack Kuzina winning the back nine with (19) points. Congratulations goes out to today’s winners!\n\nToday’s Winner Circle: Jack, Mike, & Ram\n\nAlso while some of the members were enjoying a few beers the Caddy Shack were undertaking some improvements by extending the existing floor as shown in the following photo:\n\nContinual Improvements to make our luncheons more enjoyable!\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday, January 9, 2015 where the format will be “Match Play against the Course” with another early 7:00 AM start.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0237","type":"game","date":"2015-01-05","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 05.01.2015","text":"19 CMSG and 1 brand new member making it 20 CMSG where out on the Lanna courses for a good game of Stroke Competition this Monday morning with a new twist. We had to tee off on the number 1 courses instead of the number 3 like always, that started changed it on us but no big deal so off we went.\n\nScoring was good lots of low net scores in the 70’s. Berry O took first place with a good net score of 70. Ralph Hamilton was close behind with a net 72 to take second. Once again we had a three way try for third at 73 which Mike Mason won out on the count back to take third. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nWe welcome back Shane James after a long absent, good to have you back Shane. Our new member is Benjamin Cunningham for the great state of Texas. That’s in the U.S. of A. for you that don’t know.\n\nNext week at Lanna it’ll be Stableford Competition once more.\n\nBERRY, MIKE , RALPH","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSCF5223-300x225.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSCF5223.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0238","type":"event","date":"2015-01-05","venue":"Mae Moh","heading":"Away Game January – Mae Moh – Best Ball","text":"Today (Thursday 29th, 2015) we had a total 38 Players and 2 guests playing in a Best Ball Stroke Play format. We were allowed to start on Hole # 1 and Hole # 10. Due to a delay of a Chartered Van, 8 players arrived after the official Tee time but all made it on to the Course and everyone finished his respective games in around 4:20 hours. The Course itself was in great shape and it is visible that EGAT keeps investing in this Course to make it better and nicer. There was some great Scores made for those who did ham and egged very well today.\n\nTodays Winner Team was Kris Bell & Richard Roehl with the magic number of net 59. In second place was Julian Wing & Lawrence Nahlik with a very good net 60. Tied for third were 2 teams Mark Morriss & David Urlwin and Mike Mason & Natee Chantaravirod with a solid net 62.\n\nCongratulation to all Winners and a big thank you to all players who made their way out to the Mae Moh Golf Course today to make this Away Game a success.\n\nJulian, Lawrence, Richard, Mike, Kris, Nat, David and Mark","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0236","type":"game","date":"2015-01-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.01.2015","text":"Stableford\n\nThis Friday for the first match in 2015 we had 25 members teeing off at Maejo. Everyone arrived on time so we had a smooth start from both the front and back nine holes. The early morning chill was soon replaced by warmer temperatures and light breezes throughout our round making it another ideal day for golf. Most groups completed their respective rounds in approximately 4 1/2 hour and upon finishing traveled down to the “Caddy Shack” for a few cold ones. As listed above, today’s competition was straight Stableford where we had a 2-way tie for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Taking first place honors were Mike Pattavina and Michael ( Kuzie) Kuzmich both posting a score of (36) points. 2nd place was shared by Dizzy Reeve and Stuart Duncan both finishing with (35) points. Coming in 3rd place was Gerry Brimacombe and Adam Jackson both scoring (34) points. Congratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nToday’ Winners: Stuart, Kuzie, Mike, Gerry, & Adam\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 where the competition will be Stableford Nassau with a scheduled tee-off time of 7:00 AM.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0235","type":"game","date":"2014-12-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 31.12.14","text":"Nassau Stableford\n\nThis New Years Eve we had a record turn-out as (31) members and (1) guest played their last round of golf of 2014 at Maejo. All the groups commenced play on schedule from both the 1st and 10th tee boxes. Again, the weather was ideal for golf and we all completed our respective rounds in approx. (4) hours plus or minus a few minutes. Today, we also welcomed back Bart Hendricks after his extended stay in the US celebrating the birth of his grandson.\n\nThe winners of the competition were Dao Beece taking the overall honors by posting a score of (35) Stableford points. Keeping it in the family, her sister Ram, won the front nine with (19) points. The back nine went to Harry Nieuwland posting an impressive score of (22) points. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nToday’s Winners: Ram , Harry, Dao\n\nOur next scheduled match is this Friday January 2, 2015 with another early start ( 7:00 AM) with the format being Stableford.\n\nWe wish all our illustrious members a Healthy and Happy New Year!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0234","type":"game","date":"2014-12-29","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 29.12.14","text":"Another great day for golfing at Lanna, 22 members and 1 guest went out to test their skills. Todays Competition was a Stableford Nassau. As usual Lanna proved not to be easy. I must say scoring was on the low side. The weather was good and maybe that is why we had so many snow birds out on the course too but even they didn’t stop us from a fast round of golf, just over four hours for the first group to complete their round.\n\nToday we had a closest to the Pin competition at the Par 3 hole # 10. Terry Redding was the closest to the pin with 15′ 9″ and he enjoyed his bottle of Jim Beam and so did most of us too, thank you Terry.\n\nAs for the Stableford Nassau side of the competition the scoring was on the low side or maybe not. Once again we had a three way tie on the front side at 19 points between Julian Wing, Berry Ochitwa and Gordon Langtry. Julian won the count back. The back side was taken by Ralph Hamilton with 18 points. Our overall high point winner for the 18 holes was Peter Haddon (Smiley) with 36 points, I think he’s still smiling too. Congratulations to all our winners.\n\nFor the first Lanna competition of the New Year we’ll be back on the 3-1 courses for stroke play, so come on out and test your golf stills.\n\nFrom the Lanna group Happy New years and may it be better than the last one for you.\n\nRalph, Peter, Terry & Julian","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0233","type":"game","date":"2014-12-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.12.14","text":"Today we felt the morning after effect of the Christmas parties by having only 15 players making it to Mae Jo for another game in the nice cool weather. Additionally a contingency of a dozen members went to have a first hand experience at the rebuilt Gassan Legacy Golf Course.\n\nThe Scoring was on the low side probably an attribute to the late night out by everyone. Nevertheless first place with 32 points, and in no particular order was, Jeff Croswhaite, Stuart Leckie and Michael Kuzmich.\n\nCongratulation to the Winners and for everyone else who managed to get to the course on time today despite the physical challenges.\n\nStuart, Jeff & Kuzie\n\nSee you all for the final game of the 2014 season at the usual time @ 07:00 hours. The format is Stableford Nassau.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0232","type":"game","date":"2014-12-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.12.14","text":"We had (29) members and (1) guest playing another round of golf on Christmas Eve at Maejo. We teed off from both the front nine and back nine holes with the groups going off the back nine completing their round under 3-1/2 hours with those going off the front nine taking more than 4 hours to complete their respective round. Today, with our scheduled early morning tee off time, had to be one of the coldest starts of the year with both members and caddies shivering for the first hour or so of play. Eventually, it warmed up and we could take off our jackets- but burr it was a cold start!\n\nToday was our “Monthly Stroke Play” competition with Jeff Crosthwaite having a great round and taking first place honors with a gross score of (80) and a net score of (68). 2nd place went to Young Beece with another good round: gross (84) net (70). Lennart Larrson took 3rd place honors with a gross 104 and a net (71). Last but not least 4th place went to Ric Camero finishing with a net 72. Hats off to all of today’s Christmas Eve winners!\n\nToday’s Winner’s: Yung, Lennart, Jeff, & Ric)\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday ( for some Boxing Day) for another early tee- off at 7:00 am with the competition format being Stableford.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0231","type":"game","date":"2014-12-22","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 22.12.14","text":"It is winter time here in Chiang Mai so it was a very cool or you might say cold morning at Lanna but that didn’t stop 21 CMSG and 3 guest from heading out for a fun game of Stableford Competition. The weather was cool but the scoring was on the warmer side. Lawrence Nahlik lead the way with 41 points to take the top points for the day with 41 points but wasn’t in the m—y competition so he didn’t get you know what. Peter Hadden (Smiley) was next with 36 points to take that honor. Once again we had a tied for second between Julian Wing and Keith Freeman at 33 points, Julian won on count back to take second leaving Keith in third place. Congratulation to the winners. We also welcome back John Orlebeck from sunny California.\n\nNext Monday at Lanna we’ll be playing Stableford Nassau with a closes to the hole competition on hole number 10. The prize will be enjoyable, so come on out and enjoy the fun.\n\nFrom the Lanna Captain and the Lanna Golfers we wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas.\n\nKeith. Lawrence, Peter H. (Smiley) & Julian","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0230","type":"game","date":"2014-12-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 19.12.14","text":"This Friday we had (19) members and (1) guest teeing off at Maejo and playing in a “2-man best ball” competition. The weather continues to be ideal for golf as we had clear skies and with cool temperatures through out our round. Again, we all completed our respective rounds in approximately (4) hours and within the high season norm time frame.\n\nTaking first place honors today was the team of Jim Hopkins and Steven Bjorge posting a net score of 66. Second place went to the team of Don Bishop and Jeff Crosthwaite with a net 67 followed by the team of Nigel Stubbs and Michael ( Kuzie) Kuzmich taking 3rd place with a net score of 68. Hats off to today’s winners!\n\nToday’s winners: Don, Jim, Jeff, Steven, Nigel & Kuzie\n\nOur next scheduled match is our “Monthly Stroke Play” on December 24, 2014 with another early start at 7:00 AM.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Dec-19.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Dec-19.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0229","type":"game","date":"2014-12-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.12.14","text":"Another good turn out as (21) members and (4) guests participated in another Wednesday round of golf at Maejo. Everyone was on time so all the groups teed-off on schedule. Today the weather had to be one of the best days for golf over the past year as we played our entire round under cloudy skies and cool temperatures. Again, we all completed our respective rounds under 4.5 hours which as stated previously is the norm for the high season.\n\nAs far as the Stabledford Nassau competition today taking the front nine with (19) points was Gerry Brimacombe. The back nine winner was Ric Cameron posting a high score of (24) points. It should be noted that Ric fired a dismal (9) points on the front nine but not being discouraged he stormed back on the last (9) holes. The over all winner today was Captain Jack posting a score of (38) points. Congratulations to all of today’s winners!\n\nNo photo today as the captain forgot to bring his Camera.\n\nIn closing we look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday where we will have a 2-man best ball competition with the teams being formatted prior to tee-off of 7:00 AM.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0228","type":"game","date":"2014-12-15","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 15.12.14","text":"Numbers were low this morning at Lanna, just 19 hardy CMSG showed up to play the Three Strike Stroke Competition and I’m sure it just might have something to do with stroke competition that some golfers don’t care for, for they say it’s to hard to win in stroke competition. But isn’t all golf competition stroke play? You still have to score good to win no matter what the competition is. With the weather being good and with a lot of golfers on the course due to High Season, we were still able to play the 18 holes in just over four hours which for Lanna isn’t all that bad. Once more the scoring was very good with lots of low nets scores. Mark Morris had a great round with a gross 97. After taking his three bad holes off his gross and using only 75% of his regular handicap Mark ended up with a low net of 53 to take first place. Allen Norris had a good round too but ended up shot with just a low net of 56 to take second. Third place went to Ralph Hamilton after a count back with Keith Freeman who also had a low net of 57. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext Monday at Lanna it will be a Stableford Competition. No red ball this year. But there just might be a New Years surprise for the last tournament of the year at Lanna waiting for you.\n\nRALPH, MARK, ALLEN","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0227","type":"game","date":"2014-12-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.12.14","text":"Stableford\n\nThis Friday we had a lower than usual turn-out for this time of the year as only (17) members and (2) guests turned up at Maejo for another early round of golf. For some unknown reason the starter only allowed (1) group to tee off the back nine with the balance ( 4- groups) starting on the front nine holes. Again we completed our respective rounds in a little less than 4.5 hours under ideal weather conditions. Relative to the competition today we had a tie for first place being shared by Harry Nieuwland and Adam Jackson both posting (36) points. We had a 3-way tie for second place with (35) points each by Jim Hopkins, Nigel Stubbs, and Jack Kuzina. Again, all the winners being in the buffer zone where no handicap changes are applicable.\n\nToday’s winners: Jack, Jim , Harry, Adam, & Nigel\n\nOur next scheduled match is December 17, 2014 where the competition format will be Stableford Nassau with a scheduled starting time of 7:12 AM. Again, we request that every member arrive at a minimum of (30) minutes prior to the starting time.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0226","type":"game","date":"2014-12-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.12.14","text":"Matchplay against the course.\n\nThis Friday we had (26) members and (2 guests) teeing off at Maejo. Most members arrived on time subsequently making it a on-time tee-off from both the Front and back nine holes. Typical for this time of the year the weather was ideal for golf with cool mornings warming up considerably as our round progressed. Today it took approximately (4.5) hours to complete our round which could be categorized as the standard during this high season. Relative to the competition taking first honors today was Frank Schwarz with a score of +3. We had a 3-way tie for second place being shared by Jeff Crosthwaite, Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich and Gordon Langtry all posting a score of +2. Hats off to today’s winners!\n\nToday’s Winner Circle: Kuzie, Jeff, Frank & Gordon\n\nAlso we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Dennis and Pan Byrne on the birth of their newborn son Dennis. Pan is doing great after a long and tiring 9-months and of course Dennis is also enjoying this wonderful occasion. We will request that father Dennis pay up his son’s membership initiation dues this week!\n\nIt appears the young Dennis has the same head of hair as Dad.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday December 12, 2014 with another early start at 7:00 AM","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Dec-10.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Dec-10.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0225","type":"game","date":"2014-12-08","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 08.12.14","text":"Another good turnout at Lanna on Monday 21 CMSG and 1 new member again making our total 22 out on the course for Stableford Nassau Competition. Nothing can really be said about the weather it was great with a little breeze to keep things a little cool on the latter part of the round. Our new member is Raymond (Ray) Harper from Scotland, so welcome him to our Society when you meet him. The scoring was good once more proving that Lanna isn’t all that hard for the most part, if you just hit the ball in the short grass. Since we were playing Stableford Nassau, with high front and back and high total for the 18 holes, Mark Morris took the front nine with 19 points, edging out Gary Lyon’s on the count back. The back went to Gerry Brimacombe with also 19 points. Our total overall winner for the 18 holes was Barry Ochitwa with 38 points. With that said we must mention that Barry had a very high front nine of 24 points, we won’t mention the back nine you can do the math yourself. Congratulation to all the winners. Week at Lanna the competition will be Strike 3 Stroke play, using 75% of the players handicap. So come on out and enjoy the fun.\n\nMARK, BARRY, GERRY","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0224","type":"game","date":"2014-12-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.12.14","text":"Stableford Nassau\n\nThis Friday we had a respectable turn-out as (26) members showed up at Maejo for an early 7:12 tee-off. Surprisingly everyone was on time and there were no stragglers to upset the allotted groups subsequently resulting in an on schedule start off the both the front and back nine holes. Typical for this time of the year it was an ideal day for golf with mostly cool temperatures and overcast skies. Also, we all completed our respective rounds in approx. 4.5 hours as we were held up by groups who teed off prior to out start. As stated above today the competition was “Stableford Nassau” with Ric Cameron posting a most impressive score of (40) points to take first place honours.For the front nine we had a tie today being shared by Kazuo Mitsunaga and Dizzy Reeve both scoring (20) points. We had a solo winner on the back nine with Jeff Crosthwaite also posting a score of (20) points. Hats off to all of today’s winners! It also should be mentioned the Frank Schwarz made an Eagle on the par (5) 16th hole- well done Frank. Nothing much new to report today as we all meandered down to the Caddy Shack for some cold ones.\n\nThe Winners Circle: Kazuo, Ric, Jeff\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday December 10, 2014 where the competition will be “Match Play Against the Course” complete with another early start of 7:00 AM.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Dec-5-2014.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Dec-5-2014.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0223","type":"game","date":"2014-12-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.12.14","text":"Another good turn-out as (28) members turned-up for another round of golf at Maejo. Today was our initial 7:00 AM (High Season) tee-off time with everyone except (2) of our members showing up on time. Luckily, the (2) late members were able to get paired with golfers outside of our society and therefore completed a round of golf and later joined our group at the “Caddy” shack. It should be noted that with the new early starting times both the front and back nine tee-times have been reserved for our groups resulting in eliminating any long delays to tee-off. Relative to the Stableford competition Mike Pattavina took first place honors by posting (36) Stableford points. Second places today goes to Harry Nieuwland with a score of (35). Third place today was shared by Adam Jackson and Pranee A. Buckley both scoring (34) points. Again, all of today’s winners were in the buffer zone subsequently resulting in no handicap reductions and/or increases. Congratulation’s goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nTodays Winners: Harry, Pranee, Mike, & Adam\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday December 5th where our scheduled tee off time is 7:00 AM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0222","type":"game","date":"2014-12-01","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 01.12.14","text":"With the weather being so great for golfing we had a very good turnout at Lanna for the first Monday of the month Stroke play competition on their 3-1 courses. 26 CMSG plus one new member making it 27 in all tested their golf skills at stroke play and most did very well with scores in the high 60’s and low 70’s. By the way our new member is Graham Jones from England, so welcome him to the CMSG when you meet him. With that all said and done we had a three way tie for first place with a low net of 69 and a four way tie at net 73 with many more close behind. The three at 69 were Howard Aspin, Gary Burke and Richard Roehl. Sorry to say Richard didn’t get into the money end of the competition and I won’t say why. Using our count back system that we use at Lanna we had to go all the way to the end and use the number one handicap hole as a tie breaker and Howard came out on top by one stroke to take first leaving Gary in second. The four who tied at 73 were Ralph Hamilton, Lester Twigden, Mike Mason and Frank Schwarz. Frank won out on count back to take third only because he had a very good round at Lanna and I think one of his best. So Congratulation to all our winners. Next week at Lanna we’ll be back to Stableford Nassau Competition so come on out and have some fun.\n\nFRANK, GARY, HOWARD","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0221","type":"game","date":"2014-11-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.11.14","text":"Another good turn-out as (28) members showed up at Maejo for a Friday round of golf. We all teed off on time off the front and back nine holes under clear skies and cool temperatures. For those interested the starters consider the going of the front nine as going “Out” and going off the back nine as going “In”. So don’t be confused if a starter advises you to start on the “Out” holes. Getting back to the golf it took most of our groups a little over 4 hours to complete their respective rounds. This time seemed longer to some groups for we had (3) of our four-somes waiting to tee off on the par 3 17th hole. Regardless, is was another great day for golf coupled with some interesting and varied conversations over few cold ones at the Caddy Shack. Relative to the results taking first place honors with an impressive score of (41) points was John Noyes. Jeff Crosthwaite also posted a good score of (38) points placing him alone in 2nd place. We had a 3-way tie for 3rd place with 37 points being shared by Frank Schwarz, Robert Green, and Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich. For a change all of today’s winners will have an handicap index reduction. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nThe Winners Circle: Robert, Kuzie, John, Jeff, & Frank\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday December 3, 2014 for a Stableford Nassau competition with a new scheduled tee-off time of 7:10 AM.\n\nIt appears we will all be getting up early in order to be at the course at 6:45 am at the latest\n\nFor reference please note the following December Tee-off times Date Time\n\n03/12/2014 07.20\n\n05/12/2014 07.12\n\n10/12/2014 07.12\n\n12/12/2014 07.12\n\n17/12/2014 07.12\n\n19/12/2014 07.20\n\n24/12/2014 07.12\n\n26/12/2014 07.20\n\n31/12/2014 07.12","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0220","type":"event","date":"2014-11-27","venue":"North Hill","heading":"Scramble December – North Hill","text":"Thursday, December 18 we had our last Away Game of the year 2014 at the redesigned “Mezza Nine” now called North Hill.\n\nAll 32 Players made it on time for their tee times at a nice cool 19 degrees celsius. We were greeted by the new Golf Superintendent of the Golf Course which just started 2 days ago his new assignment. He has managed Golf Courses in Pattaya and Phuket before.\n\nWe teed of on split tees which guaranteed that we all finish more or less together. All teams finished their respective rounds in less than 4 hours. The course was in great shape, it is good to see that they cut the greens before the first tee off. So there was no morning dew on the greens and it fair to say that the greens all run the same speed. The fairways were as well freshly cut. It is for sure a Golf Course who is favorable to precision rather than length. The Course does not play that long but has sufficient obstacles in place to be in trouble if you try to go for distance. The greens are like rolling hills but the putt true and are flat within 3 feet around the Pin location.\n\nThere is also plenty of water around and it is advisable to ask the Caddy for the distance book each carries, especially if you play the course for the first time.\n\nThe Scoring was very good with only 6 shots separating the winning team from the team with the lowest Score.\n\nThe Wining team with a Net 61 was Don Bishop, Jack Kuzina, Willie Hopkins and Jim Hopkins\n\nTied for second place with a Net 62 was Ron Hill, Adam Jackson, Michael Kuzmich and Nigel Stubbs – Yui Schwarz, Ben Faipong, Corky Wood and Frank Schwarz\n\nCongratulation to the Winners and a big thank you from the Committee for coming out and competing.\n\nThis time we were invited by Don Bishop to have our after Golf presentation and reenacting of Golf shots at his wife “Big Tree Bistro” were we enjoyed Beer for really fair prices and a Salad and Pizza Buffett for Baht 150. Again we want to thank Khun Nim for the very tasty food and the hospitality and the fact that she opened her place just for us (normally closed on Thursdays).\n\nScramble North Hill Dec. 14\n\n52 Photos\n\nCompetition Rules for SCRAMBLE\n\nEach team consists of four players. All players can tee off at each hole. The nominated team captain then selects the best drive and marks the position (within a score card distance) with a tee peg (not nearer the hole). The other players then retrieve their balls. A minimum of three tee drives (only par 4 and par 5) per player is to be used. The Player whose drive is chosen cannot hit the second shot and is also not allowed to hit as a practice stroke. The remaining players then play within a score card distance of the tee-peg (not nearer the hole). Note! Golf balls shall be placed on closely mown areas and dropped if the chosen ball in play is in the rough or a hazard (one penalty shot). The third or forth shot can be hit by all team members. All Par 3’s are played by all Team members. The above method of play is followed until the green is reached. On the green the same method applies. The chosen ball is marked and players putt from the same spot in turn. Each player must mark the ball after putting. Play continues -from each chosen position until the ball is holed. If a player misses the Putt and taps it in without giving his team members a chance to putt than this is the final score. The score is the total number of shots from the chosen spots (including the tee shot). As for the Score calculation, the combined Handicap of all 4 players will be divided by 8 and that will be the team Handicap (numbers will be rounded up and down with .5 being the decider). If a team consist of only 3 players the divider in 6 and each player must have at least 4 drives counted for the team. At the end of the round the total for each hole is added together and the strokes received subtracted to give the total net medal score for the round. The winning team will be the one with the lowest net score. All other rules of golf apply to the “Ball in Play”. Rule 14.2. (assistance) will be ignored for the Club Scramble.\n\nWe received a report from Bill Johnson who played with Roscoe Butler and friends from the US on November 28, 2014 the Course and had a Hole in One on the 17th:\n\n“Gents,\n\nIn my first outing since laying off golf after a month-long hiatus to heal my injured forearms, I was asked to play at North Hill today with Roscoe Butler and two American friends, Jack Auten (Honolulu/Chiang Mai) and Allen Cates (Lafayette, LA). We found the course to be quite difficult and even tricky in parts; the greens measured 9.5 but played much faster. Nothing seemed to stick on the greens. After a mostly taxing round with poor scoring, I hit my tee ball on 148-yard, par 3, no. 17, landing in front of the green and slowly rolling about 7 feet to the front pin location. Jack saw my ball disappear and commented ‘I think it went in’…and sure enough when I walked up my ball was nowhere to be seen elsewhere on or off the green. My caddie and I walked over to the pin and there it was lying in the cup.\n\nThe club said it was their first ace after reopening and that a signboard is being prepared to commemorate holes-in-one. My prize? A mere free round of golf! The club hasn’t created special awards for aces yet and has not solicited sponsors either.\n\nNorth Hill is similar to Koolpunt in the fact that all shots must be well considered and then executed… considerable water hazards lurk, many of which are not displayed on the map cards carried by the caddies. For the most part these are lateral hazards lying next to fairway edges.“\n\nTeams:\n\nFrank Schwarz, Yui Schwarz, Corky Wood and Ben Faipong\n\nPeter Haddon, Bob Green, Ralph Hamilton and Barry Ochitwa\n\nRoscoe Butler, Geoff Garrett, Richard Brown, Christian Friis\n\nRic Cameron, Shaun Stewart, Hayden Patterson and Mark Morriss\n\nWillie Hopkins, Don Bishop, Jim Hopkins and Jack Kuzina\n\nGary Burke, Yukio Doi, Howard Aspin and Peter Brown\n\nRon Hill, Adam Jackson, Michael Kuzmich, Nigel Stubbs\n\nSteven Bjorge, Mike Pattavina, Stuart Leckie, John Noyes","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0219","type":"game","date":"2014-11-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.11.14","text":"Strokeplay\n\nAnother large turn-out as we had (27) members and (2) guests participating in a Wednesday round of golf at Maejo. Today (3) groups started off the back nine and the balance teed-off the front nine. Also, our tee-times were pushed back (30) minutes as according to the starter Tum, Maejo made an error in scheduling other groups to our reserved tee-times. Regardless, we all teed off in an orderly fashion with each group completing their respective round in (4) hours or less. Again, the weather was perfect for golf as we enjoyed some cool breezes thru out the round with temperature raising, but not unbearable, as our round progressed. Today the competition was our “Monthly Stroke Play” with Mike Mason taking first place honors with a net score of (64). We had a tie for 2nd place today being shared by Keith Taylor and Iain Craig both ending up with a net score of (73). Of special interest it was Iain Craig’s ( alias Eye On ) first time in the winners circle after playing with us for more than (2) years. 3rd place today goes to Jack Cooper who had a net score of (74). Hats off to today’s winners!\n\nToday’s Winners: Iain, Jack, Mike & Keith\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday, November 28th , for a Stableford competition with a scheduled tee-off time of 8:00 am.\n\nThis will be our last match in November and starting in December all future matches over the next (3) months ( High Season) will have a scheduled tee off time of starting @ 07:12 AM\n\nStableford – 26.11.2014 – Mae Jo Stroke for handicap use","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0218","type":"game","date":"2014-11-24","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 24.11.14","text":"23 golfers which 20 were CMSG had a fun day of Stableford Golf at Lanna today under perfect golfing condition. Fairways nice and conducive for long drives. Greens were nice too but as always you had to be careful hitting onto them. With condition being so good there were some good high Stableford points in the mid to high thirties with one exception and that was Allen Norris that let us all know that he can really play golf with a high of 47 points. So who says you can’t score high at Lanna. Robert (Bob) Green came in a distant second with 38 points to take second. Barry Ochitwa coming in with a good round of 36 points to take third. Congratulation to all the winners and to those who came close. Next Monday at Lanna we’ll be back to stroke play on Lanna’s 3 & 1 courses since it’s the 1st of December. Boy where has this year gone, December already.\n\nBOB, ALLEN, BARRY","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/DSCF5196-300x224.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/DSCF5196.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0217","type":"game","date":"2014-11-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 22.11.14","text":"Stableford Nassau\n\nAnother large turn out this Friday at Maejo as (31) members and (1) guest participated in a Stableford Nassau competition. The Maejo started only allowed (2) groups to tee off the back nine with the remaining (6) groups teeing off the front nine holes. It’s that time of the year when we will experience slower rounds and also longer waits to tee-off as the high season is upon us. Even the (2) groups that started on the back nine were slowed substantially by a foursome in front of them that resulted in these groups taking more than (4) hours to complete their respective rounds. Again, we ask for patience as our numbers are increasing subsequently resulting in longer delays to tee-off. It appears the only trade off to the slow play is that the weather is much cooler minus the unbearable humidity making it ideal golf weather. Back to the results today winners are as follows:\n\nKuzie ( Overall Winner 36 points)\n\nShaun (Front Nine Winner 22 Points )\n\nSteven ( Back nine Winner 19 Points )\n\nThe photos above were from other events as our photographer failed to take any photos for some unknown reason other than being intrigued listening to all the BS stories from the gathered members at the Caddy Shack. Hats off to today’s Winners! Our next scheduled match will be our Monthly Stroke Competition with a scheduled tee-off time of 8:00 AM","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Nov20back.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Nov20back.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0216","type":"game","date":"2014-11-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"MaeJo, 19.11.14","text":"2-ball, best ball. Another good turn-out as we had (26) members and (1) guest teeing off at Maejo this Wednesday. Weather-wise it was an ideal day for golf will cool temperatures in the morning followed by warmer temperature but with light breezes later on during the finishing holes of your round. High season must almost be in full swing as it took most of our groups more than 4.5 hours to complete their respective rounds. Another reason was that our (7) groups all had to tee-off from Hole #1 tee box somewhat delaying the start for the later scheduled groups. Today we also welcomed back Tom Berger who will be joining us again for only the next (2) weeks. The following are the results of today’s competition ( 2 man best ball teams ): First Place: Net 64 Ron Hill and Jack Kuzina Second Place: Tie Net 66 Jeff Crosthwaite / Kim Anderson Dennis Byrne / Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich Third Place Net 67 Graham Adams / Yung Beece Congratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nToday’s motley crew: Kim, Ron , Jeff, Jack, Kuzie, & Dennis\n\nToday we also had the opportunity to crown our 2014 Chiang Mai Social Golfer of the year Jeff Crosthwaite!\n\nTrophy Presenters Harry and Christian and the winner Jeff\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday November 21, 2014 where the competition will be Stableford Nassau – tee-off 8:00 am","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0215","type":"game","date":"2014-11-17","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 17.11.14","text":"A wonderful morning golf and a good turn-out 19 CMSG and 1 guest and maybe new member headed out on the Lanna Golf course for a fun competition of 2 Person Best Ball Stableford golf. Being a 2 person best ball competition the Stableford points were on the high side for the most part. The team of Howard Aspin and a little help from Julian Wing took first place with 47 points. Second place went to two members that we hadn’t seen for sometime and that was Geoff Garrett and Ralph Hamilton who had 44 points. Good to see you again and hope to see you guys out with us more often. Third place went to Gary Burke and Kim Stogner with 42 points. Congratulation to our winners. We welcome back Mike Kason whose back in town and ready to play some golf. Next week at Lanna we’ll be back to just plain old Stabeford Golf so come on out and see just how many points you can score on the Lanna Course.\n\nGARY, GEOFF,KIM,RALPH,JULIAN,HOWARD","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0213","type":"game","date":"2014-11-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.11.14","text":"Stableford\n\nAnother good turn-out as (23) members and (1) guest arrived on schedule at Maejo this Friday. As usual, we teed off both the front nine and back nine holes under sunny skies. As the round progressed the temperature became somewhat on the hot side especially for those who teed off the back nine and were slowed by a foursome ahead of them. As stated above the format was Stableford. Today we had a 3-way tie for first place being shared by Joop Schillemans, Keith Taylor, and Steve Metcalf who all posted a great score of (39) points. Today Steve Metcalf was not in the competition so the first place funds were share by Joop and Keith. We had a 2-way for second place between Harry Nieuwland and Dennis Byrne both scoring (35) points. Hats off to today’s winners!\n\nToday’s Winners less Keith: Dennis, Joop, & Harry\n\nIn addition to the winners today, Ted Taylor donated (2) VIP passes for the 2014 Chiang Mai Golf Classic being held at Alpine. The recipients were John Noyes and Graham Adams. Thanks goes out to Thailand Teddy.\n\nWe look forward to seeing every one next Wednesday November 19, 2014 where the competition will be 2-man best ball ( teams to be assigned) 8:00 AM start.\n\nAlso, as a another reminder commencing in December 2014 our scheduled tee-off times will be (1) hour earlier (7:08) am","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0214","type":"game","date":"2014-11-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.11.14","text":"With a number of members playing up in Chiang Rai we had a good turn-out of (20) members and (1) guest this Wednesday at Maejo. Filling in as captain today was Ric Camerson who as usual takes charge and does a great job. Good work Ric. Relative to the Stableford Nassau results who else would win accept for acting Captain Ric with a great score of (38) points. Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich took the 1st nine hold title with a score of (21) points. The back nine with (18) points each was shared by Ram Taylor and Graham Adams. Congratulations to all of today’s winners!\n\nTodays Winners: Ram, Ric, Graham, & Kuzie\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this Friday where the competition will be Stableford with a schedules tee-off time of 8:00 am","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0212","type":"game","date":"2014-11-10","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 10.11.14","text":"What a great day for golf at Lanna. Weather was warm, sky’s blue and the course was in great shape. As usual the greens were hard and fast, but that’s just Lanna. We had 21 CMSG and 2 guest out on the course for Stableford Nassau Competition With condition being so good we had some good scores in the upper 30 for total high points. The front nine went to Kim Stogner with 19 points. Richard Massey took the back nine with 20 points. The total 18 hole points went to Howard Aspen with 39 points. Congratulation to our winners. With the Northern Thai winter season coming on we welcomed two of our season golfers back. Allen Norris from the States and Gary Burke from Canada. Sorry Gary for not welcoming you back after the game, somehow you just got by me. Sorry to say we’ll be losing Ashley Kim Sing for a for two months but he say’s he’ll be back in January and with a little luck he’ll stay around for a while. Next week at Lanna the competition will be two person Stableford best ball competition. So come on out and have some fun.\n\nRICHARD, HOWARD, KIM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0211","type":"game","date":"2014-11-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.11.14","text":"Matchplay against the course\n\nThis Friday we had (17) members and (3) guests teeing off at Maejo. Possibly, the low numbers could be attributed to the steady early morning rain that finally ended 20 minutes prior to our scheduled 8:00 am Tee-off. We all teed-off on schedule and again off the front and back nine holes under cloudy skies and relatively cool conditions. Upon completing our round it finally cleared up after more than (2) days of steady rain. As stated above today our competition format was “Match play against the Course” with Calvin Davis taking first place honors with a fantastic score of +4. It should be noted that Calvin also registered (40) stableford points today. Taking 2nd place honors was Ric Cameron with of score of +1. 3rd place today goes to Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich with a (0) all square score. Also, we want to thank Calvin Davis for donating his winnings today into the CMSG kitty.\n\nToday winners: Ric, Calvin, & Kuzie\n\nLastly, we all wish Ted Taylor a speedy recovery from his recent “Hip” operation. We hear Ted is doing fine and is on the way back to recovery which will take approximately 12-14 weeks of physical therapy and patience. It is anticipated that he will be back to his full golfing form in time for the annual “Piss Heads” tournament.\n\nAs always we look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday November 12, 2014 for a Stableford Nassau competition with a start time of 8:00 AM. Also on this date Ric Camerson will be the acting captain.\n\nStableford – 07.11.2014 – Mae Jo Friday","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0210","type":"game","date":"2014-11-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.11.14","text":"Stableford\n\nThis Wednesday we had (25) members and (2) guests teeing off at Maejo on our first day back after the “Annual Tournament”. We all commenced play on schedule off both the front and back nine holes. It was another ideal day for golf weather wise as we played all of our round under overcast skies with some light sprinkles of rain. It should be noted that after our round the skies opened up with steady rain over the next 4-5 hours. In addition, and for a change those groups starting off the back nine holes completed their respective rounds approximately 15 to 20 minutes ahead of those off the front nine. Relative to the scores Keith Taylor took 1st place honors today with (37) Stableford points. We had a tie today for 2nd place being shared by Nigel Stubbs and Graham Adams both registering (36) points each. Last but not least, Jim Hopkins took 3rd place with (35) points.\n\nToday’s distinguished Winners: Jim, Graham, Keith, & Nigel\n\nSeeing that Tom Rowand could not attend last weeks Award Ceremony we are taking this opportunity to congratulate Tom for winning the Stableford Runner-up award’\n\nTom Rowand: 2014 Stableford Runner-up with 110 points for (3) rounds\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday – November 7, 2014 where the competition will be “Match Play against the Course” with a scheduled 8:00 tee-off.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0209","type":"event","date":"2014-11-04","venue":null,"heading":"O’MALLEY’S Irish Pub Tournament","text":"O’Malley’s Irish Pub’s, “Invitational Charity Golf Tournament”.\n\nDate: Saturday, November 28, 2015 (Starting 10:00 AM)\n\nVenue: Stardome Golf Course and O’Malley’s Irish Pub\n\nPrice: 1,800 Baht (Includes Green Fee (18 holes), Caddy Fee, Shirt, Dinner, Prizes, Calcutta Auction and at least two free beer on the golf course.)\n\nDear Golfers,\n\nIt is time again for another amazing O’Malley’s Irish Pub, “Invitational Charity Golf Tournament”. The goal being to have lots of fun while raising money for needy kids in Chiang Mai. So if you are reading this letter consider yourself invited.\n\n200+ Baht from every entry fee will go directly to the charity in addition to other monies generated during this event.\n\nThe event will be the combination of a five flight “Singles Stableford Scoring Competition.” and a “2 man team combined score (NOT BETTER BALL) Stableford Scoring Competition.” Golfers will play in the team competition and as individuals in the singles competition. The teams will be formed by the players.\n\nThe “Singles Competition” will consist of four flights:\n\nFlight A: Verified Handicap 0-10 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize trophies\n\nFlight B: Verified Handicap 11-18 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize trophies\n\nFlight C: Verified Handicap 19-26 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize trophies\n\nFlight D: Verified Handicap 27-36 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize trophies\n\nFlight E: Unverified handicaps 0-36 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize trophies\n\nFull handicaps are applicable. Valid handicaps from local golf leagues will be accepted as well as Valid Golf Club Handicap Cards from International Golf Clubs presented by visitors.\n\nThe “Team Competition” is a single flight event with 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prize trophies.\n\nThe scoring for this event is done by adding the total individual Stableford points for all two team members together to get an aggregate team score.\n\nThe two man teams will be sold in the “Calcutta Auction”.\n\nThe “Calcutta Auction” will be held on the Friday night before the golf competition at O’Malley’s Irish Pub. Auction to commence at 19:00.\n\nThe “Calcutta Auction” is done by auctioning off all of the “Two Man Teams” entered in the event. The winning bid on each team gives that person or persons ownership of the team and thus stands to win money if that team places 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the team competition.\n\nVery important: No matter who wins the high bid for a team, the team always has the right to purchase 50% of themselves from the owner, if they wish to, for 50% of the price paid by the owner. The owner can not refuse the offer.\n\nAll of the money generated by the auction forms a “pot”. 20% off the top of the pot goes to the charity and the remaining 80% forms the “Winnings Pot” which is divided up between the owners of the winning teams as follows:\n\n1st place team owner receives 60% of the winnings pot.\n\n2nd place team owner receives 30% of the winnings pot.\n\n3rd place team owner receives 10% of the winning pot.\n\nThis competition is open to Men and Women golfers Handicap up to 36.\n\nWe have room for up to 72 golfers. Please help to make this successful for the charity by entering as early as you can so that we can get some idea of the total number we will have to deal with. To enter you must pay your full entry fee to Scot Stairs in person or to the staff at O’Malley’s Irish Pub.\n\nFor more information you can call Scot at 081 884 0171 or email to steps@chmai2.loxinfo.co.th\n\nThank you,\n\nScot Stairs\n\nManaging Director\n\nO’Malley’s Irish Pub Co., Ltd.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0208","type":"game","date":"2014-11-03","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 03.11.14","text":"19 CMSG came out to Lanna for a fun game of Strike 3 Stroke Play golf, starting on the course 3 and ending on course 1 which makes for a long walk between the front and back nine. Even with blue sky’s we had a very light rain which was hard to figure out just what cloud it was coming from with all the blue sky’s over head. Scoring was good, for most golfers where in the low fifties after subtracting their handicap and three holes of their choice to get their net score. One golfer actually made it into the high forties (49) to take first place and that was Kim Stogner who just came back from the U.S.. There’s talk that he spent some time with Butch Harmon but that’s just talk. We had a try at net score 50 between Gary Lyon and Barry Oshitwa. Barry won out on count back to take second place leaving Gary to take third . Congratulation to our winners.\n\nNext week at Lanna it’ll be Stableford Nassau, so come out and have some fun with the Lanna gang.\n\nGARY, KIM, BARRY","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0207","type":"game","date":"2014-10-27","venue":"Lanna","heading":"LANNA, 27.10.14","text":"Just a small group of 13 CMSG went out on the Lanna course today and I’m sure it was because of the on going clubs annual tournament. The format of the day was Stableford Mates. Teams of two and alternating their shorts after teeing off until the hole is holed out. Like Stableford golf each golfer put down his Stableford points for the score he had. At the end of the round the two team members would add their Stableford points together for the teams Stableford points and the team with the highest points As it was, out of the 10 competitors (5 teams) only 3 finished the round still in the competition. I might add that play was very, very slow taking over 5 hours to play the round. Maybe that was because of the format. The format was simple, will maybe not some of the golfers said it was too confusing and maybe it was so I guess we’ll just put this format back in the file box way in the back. . The team of Steve Bjorge and Barry Ochitwa came in with a team high of 68 points to take first. Close behind them was the team of Gary Lyon and mark Morris with 66 points to take second. The team of Julian Wing and Lester Twigden came in a distant third with 47 points. Congratulation to the winning teams. Next week at Lanna and since it’s the first Monday of the month again we’ll be back to stroke competition. Strike 3 Stroke play will be the format of the day.\n\n,\n\nMARK,STEVE, BARRY, GARY\n\nMaejo, 24.10\n\nWe had (10) members and (1) guest teeing off this Friday at Maejo. Again, the low turn-out is attributed to yesterday’s annual tournament match at Highlands. . Based on the limited numbers we all teed off on the #1 tee box under cool and cloudy conditions. After approximately (30) minutes we encountered light rain that turned into a heavy rain but it only lasted around (15) minutes at the most. As the round progressed the clouds dissipated whereby we finished the round under clear skies. The competition today was Stableford and taking first place honors with a blistering score of (32) points was Jack Kuzina. 2nd place went to Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich with (30) points and Harry Nieuwland taking 3rd place with (28) points.\n\nToday’s Winners: Harry, Jack, Kuzie\n\nOur next match at Maejo is scheduled for next Wednesday October 29, 2014 and is the 3rd leg of the 2014 Annual Tournament.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0206","type":"game","date":"2014-10-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 22.10.14","text":"This Wednesday we only had (13) members and (1) guest teeing off at Maejo for our monthly stroke competition. This low turn-out is attributed to the Annual tournament played at Lanna last Monday coupled with the Highlands match scheduled tomorrow. We all started off the front nine today under overcast skies. The weather changed from being extremely humid to heavy rains right after we all completed our respective round. Relative to the winners taking first place honors today was John Noyes posting a net score of 72 strokes. Alone in 2nd place was Jeff Crosthwaite with a net score of 75. 3rd place results in a 3-way tie being shared by Harry Nieuwland, Kazuo Mitsunaga, and Nigel Stubbs all posting a net score of 76. Hats off to today’s winners!\n\nToday’s Winner: The Bandit\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday where the competition will be Stableford: Tee off at 8:00 am","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0204","type":"game","date":"2014-10-17","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 17.10.14 (1st leg of CMSG 2016 Annual Tournament)","text":"As referenced above this was the first day of the Annual Tournament where 53 CMSG members turned up at Lanna all on time for an orderly and smooth kick-off. It initially appeared that it could be a wet start as the morning was quite damp with overcast skies but as the round progressed it became sunny making it an ideal day for golf. The starter initially stated that we might be able to start off #1 hole of course #1 and #10 hole of course #2 but, unfortunately that did not materialize so we had all 14 groups going off the first tee. We did start off 25 minutes early though, so that was a bonus. It should be noted that we allowed 8 minutes between groups but we progressed some what quicker resulting in the last group ( group 14) teeing off 25 minutes earlier than their published tee-time. Also, as group #14 was teeing off the par 3 #10 hole our 1st group was finishing up on the par 5 18th hole.\n\nPlenty of prize money today so 10 prizes were awarded. Outright winners were Keith Freeman and Graham Adams with 38 points each, closely followed by Tom Berger, Nigel Stubbs, and Diane Mayo with 37 points. We awarded Nassau prizes as well – on the Front 9 Barry Ochitwa took first place with 20 points closely followed by Sarinee Livingstone and Shaun Stewart who shared 2nd place with 19 points. Pretty much the same on the Back 9 with Jim Hopkins taking first place with 20 points and Dao Beece coming second with 19 points. Nearest the Pin prizes will be awarded at the Annual Party on November 5th. Thanks again for everyone of our members making this a great start to our annual tournament.\n\nWe apologize for not taking any photos of the winners today – possibly at Maejo we will do better.\n\nWe do have the following photos:\n\nThe girls: Diane, Nok, JJ\n\nThe 1st group ( Lawrence, Gary, Harry, and eventual winner Keith)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0205","type":"game","date":"2014-10-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 17.10.14","text":"Another extremely large turn-out for a Friday round of golf at Maejo as (32) members and (2) guests participated in a Stableford Nassau competition. The Maejo Starter allowed (4) groups to tee-off the back nine and the remaining (5) groups off the front nine. Luckily today, none of the groups starting off the back nine were held up when making the turn from the 18th hole to the 1st hole. Subsequently, most of the groups completed their respective rounds in (4) hours or less. Relative to the weather we started the round under hazy conditions that, as usual for this time of the year, changed to clearer skies and hotter temperatures. Concerning the results we welcomed back John Noyes after his long absence who then posted a fantastic score of (22) points on both the front and back nine for a total of (44) points. We are also happy to report that John’s handicap dropped (4) strokes and he is now playing at (13). Taking the front nine holes was Dizzy Reeves posting a front nine total of 21 points. Dizzy was not in the competition money so Ric Camerson took the prize money with a score of (19) points. It should be noted that Ram Taylor also posted a score of (19) but was not present during the awards ceremony. The winner of the Back nine with (21) points was Heinz Olscher. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nToday’s prize money winners: Bandit John, Ric, and Heinz\n\nOur next scheduled match at Maejo on Wednesday October 22, 2014 will be our “Monthly Stroke Play” format with a scheduled tee-off at 8:00 AM.\n\nWe don’t expect a large turn-out as the annual tournament is being played the preceding Monday at Lanna and the following Thursday at Higlands.\n\nMaejo, 15.10.14\n\nToday we had a good good turn-out as the most of the members, who traveled to Lao, returned Monday evening and participated in another Wednesday round of golf at Maejo. In total we had (24) members competing in a “Two Man Best Ball” competition with (4) groups going off the Front Nine and (2) groups teeing off the Back Nine holes. The round commenced under somewhat hazy conditions followed by clearer skies with tepmperatures relatively cooler than the past few weeks. The results of the competition are ass follows: First Place – net score of 63 Ron Hill and Jack Kuzina ( It should be noted that Ron Hill’s net score was used on 11 of the 18 holes) Second Place – net score of 66 Jeff Crosthwaite and Kim Anderson ( Mike and Dizzy Reeve also had a net score of 66 but did not enter the competition) Third Place – net score of 68 Ram Taylor and Dao Beece Hats off to all of today’s Winners!\n\nToday’s Winners: Ron, Jack, Kim, Jeff ( Ram was not present for Photo )\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday where the competition will be Stableford Nassau – Tee off at 8:00 AM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0202","type":"game","date":"2014-10-13","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 13.10.14","text":"Everyone most be resting up for the clubs Annual Tournament for only 12 CMSG where at Lanna this morning and one of those was a brand new members from New Zealand, Howard Aspin and his a good golfer too shorting a 38 on the front side but had a little trouble on the back side ending up with a round of 84. Welcome to the CMSG Howard. The competition for the day at Lanna was Stableford Nassau and I’m not sure if that was a good format to play since we had tie’s in all three areas of the competition. The front nine had a two way tie. The back nine had a three way tie too with all three golfers tieing for the overall high points as well. Since we had 11 golfers in the competition and 5 winners all winners got 200THB. The extra 100THB went to the overall high point winner which was decided by count back, The front nine was won by Keith Freeman and Gary Lyon with 20 points. The back nine went to mark Morris, Richard Massey and Allan Gariano with 19 points and all three had 35 points for the overall high total. Allan Gariano took the overall high points on count back. Congratulation to all the winners. Next Monday at Lanna will be the first round of the clubs Annual Tournament so show up early because we have over fifty players to get organized.\n\nRichard, Keith Gary, Allan and Mack in the back","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0203","type":"game","date":"2014-10-13","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, Monday 13.10.14","text":"On Monday at Lanna twenty seven members were joined by new member Keith Freeman who was warmly welcomed. The going was slow at times and needed the best part of five hours to complete.\n\nSlow play didn’t slow down the Stableford winner Bart Hendricks who broke a 100 with a gross 99 for the first time at Majeo or Lanna and collected 46 points and first prize. Steve Bjorge and Rene Bacchi were the closest challengers coming home with 39 points each. Third place went to Darrell Pinney who also made a strong challenge with 38 points.\n\nAfter the presentation the retiring Captain was warmly thanked and presented with a best wishes card signed by the members.\n\nRené Bacchi, Bart Hendricks, Steven Bjorge, Darrell Pinney","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0201","type":"game","date":"2014-10-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.10.14","text":"Today we had a Assistant Captain (Ric Cameron) leading a small group of 13 members with a large contingent in Lao. We started with a light fog but this cleared quite quickly giving us a clear but fairly warm round, all finishing under the 4 hours as there were few others out. Winning the day with 37 points was Bob Green followed tying for second place with 35 points was Ken Nalder and Ric Cameron. Congratulations to the winners. Captain Jack will be back on deck on Wednesday.\n\nDetail results will be posted next wednesday when Harry is back","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0200","type":"game","date":"2014-10-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.10.14","text":"Today we had a total of 18 members playing. For the first nine Holes the temperature was cool but it warmed up quickly on the back after the sun came out. Todays format was Stableford Nassau. Even though a contingency of our members are leaving today to play a tournament in Lao over the next few days we had some of those players coming out today for a last minute prep game. The scoring was rather on the low side except for Pung which had a great 42 Stableford points but was not in the money. Maybe at this point it is time to explain the difference between winning and not being in the money. The wager of Baht 100 is to the sole discretion of the Player and is by no means obligatory and has no influence on the order of Winners. In other words if a player decides not to pay a wager he/she still can win the competition just not receive his/her corresponded share of the total wager. We should refer in the future to members which do not take part of the wager as “not in the money” rather than “not in the competition”. So todays Winner by Score for the Stableford Nassau format was in first place and the Overall place Prajat (Pung) Bacchi with 41 points, Winner on the front 9 holes was Dizzy Reeve with 20 Stableford points and the Winner on the back 9 holes was Nigel Stubbs with 22 Stableford points. Congratulations to all Winners.\n\nCompetition Winner: Ron, Kim, and Nigel\n\nThe Captain at Mae Jo on Friday will be Ric Cameron. Please be there no later than 07:30 am for another Stableford competition.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0199","type":"game","date":"2014-10-06","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 06.10.14","text":"After an early morning shower 21 CMSG and 1 guest took on the Pony side of Lanna and the number 1 course for the usual first Monday of the month stroke competition. With a little breeze for most of the day that kept the weather on the cool side and great for golfing. It was good to see a few members from the Mae Jo group testing their golf skills at Lanna before the Annual Tournament. Adam Jackson a new member at Mae Jo found Lanna to be on the easier side scoring a gross 82, no net score since he doesn’t have a handicap as yet but I’m sure it’ll be on the low side. Also adding to the CMSG rooster we pick up two new members. Richard Roehl and Kris Bell from the U.S. Welcome to the CMSG and to Chiang Mai. Now back to the competition. Scoring was good and once again we had a three way tri for second place. Graham Best, Darrell Pinney and Peter Haddon all coming in with a net 72. After having to use the count back system twice Peter came in second with Graham taking third, sorry Darrell you missed out by one point. As for first place Ric Cameron took it with a net 70. Congratulation to the winner. Next week at Lanna it’ll be Stableford Nassau Competition so come on out to get ready for the Annual Tournament by testing your golf skills at Lanna..\n\nSmiley, Ric & Graham","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0198","type":"game","date":"2014-10-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Joe, 03.10.14net","text":"We had a record turn-out today for a Friday as (31) members and (1) guest participated in a round of golf at Maejo. We also had (4) of our long standing members from Lanna join us today in celebration of Ric Cameron’s birthday. Happy belated birthday Ric. Luckily, the Maejo started allowed us to again tee off from the front nine and back nine holes as we had (8) flights going out today. Again, the round was played under extremely hot conditions as we had cloudless skies throughout our round. Even with all the flights most of the groups completed their respective rounds under (4) hours. Today the competition was “Match Play Against the Course” with our birthday boy Ric Cameron taking first place honors with a score of Plus 3. Second place honors went to Nigel Stubbs who posted a Plus 2 score. Finishing off in third place was Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich with a Plus 1 score. Congratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nTodays distinguished Winners: Kuzie, Ric, and Nigel\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday at Maejo where the competition will be “Stableford Nassau” with a tee-off time of 8:00 AM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0197","type":"game","date":"2014-10-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 01.10.14","text":"Another great turn-out as we had (28) members and (1) guest teeing off for another round of Wednesday Golf at Maejo. Thankfully, but somewhat hesitantly, the starters agreed to let us tee off from both the #1 and #10 tee boxes. We all teed off on schedule under clear skies with the temperature rising though-out the morning and at the later stages of our round it became extremely hot. The groups that teed-off the back nine all completed their respective rounds approximately 30-45 minutes before those who teed-off the front nine. The reason being that a 4-some of Thai ladies teed off right before us which subsequently slowed our play. Regardless, it was another great day on the links coupled with most completing their rounds in (4) hours or less. Today we say good bye to Gary Cooke who is going back to work to make sure that Alonso gets a perfect car next year. See you again in April Gary, we wish you save travels and we are looking forward to see you next year. Today’s competition was Stableford with Nigel Stubbs taking first place honors with (37) points followed by Robert McPhee taking 2nd place with (36) points. Third place today was shared between Gary Cooke and Harry Nieuwland both posting a score of (35) points each.\n\nToday’s Winners: Harry, Gary, Nigel & Robert\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday where the competition will be “Match Play Against the Course” – Tee off 8:00 AM so lets all be at the club house a minimum of 30 minutes prior to tee-off.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0196","type":"game","date":"2014-09-29","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 29.09.14","text":"On a cloudless and warm Monday morning 18 CMSG and 1 guest headed out on the Lanna Golf Course to see how many points they accumulate in Stableford Competition. We welcomed back Mark Morris from Jolly Old England, good to have you back once more. Mark brought a friend with him this time a golfer by the name of Dell, welcome to Chiang Mai Dell.\n\nMaybe it was the blue skies that made the scoring on the low side for the early groups of golfers. But as the old saying goes, save the best for last. As it was the high score for the day was 31 points but that was before the last group came in with some respectable points. Gary Lyon’s came in with 32 points to take third, Bob Green took second with 34 points and Keith Freeman came in first with a total of 37 points. Maybe playing in the last group isn’t so bad after all. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nBob, Keith & Gary\n\nSince next Monday is the first Monday of the month it will be Stroke Play at Lanna, starting on the Pony side of the course.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0195","type":"game","date":"2014-09-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 26.09.14","text":"Today we only had (9) members participating in another round of Friday golf at Maejo. The reason for the small turn-out could be attributed to many members playing the previous day at the Gold Canyon scramble coupled with the heavy morning rain prior to today’s scheduled tee-off. The (3) three-some’s all teed off the number one tee-box in a light drizzle of rain as the downpours stopped (5) minutes prior to our teeing off. Basically, having the course all to ourselves, we all completed our respective rounds in 3-1/2 hours or less which was one of the fastest rounds over the last few months. Relative to the weather we had a combination of light rain to no rain and also a few clear skies making it a good day to be on the links. Also, most of the today’s members could be categorized as our low handicappers except for yours truly.\n\nConcerning the Nassau Stableford results they were nothing to write home about as we had a 3-way tie for “Overall” winner with a grand total of (33) points each being shared by Frank Schwarz, Nigel Stubbs, and Stuart Leckie. The front nine winner was Harry Nieuwland and Gary Cooke took the back nine honors. Based on the numbers one can imagine that the competition payout today barely could pay for ones lunch. In closing, it turned out to be another great day playing golf.\n\nToday’ winners in their younger days: from left to right – Frank, Nigel, & Stuart\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday October 1, 2014 for a Nassau Competition with a tee-time at the usual 8:00 am. Let all be there at least (30) minutes to the scheduled tee time to facilitate the pairing.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/3stoogesgolfing.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/3stoogesgolfing.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0193","type":"event","date":"2014-09-25","venue":null,"heading":"Annual Tournament 2014","text":"Annual Tournament Calendar\n\nLanna: Monday 20 Oct 2014 The first round of the 2014 Annual tournament has been completed with the results noted on the listed link. The committee would like to thank all the members who participated today as every aspect when off with out a hitch. As stated during our post match luncheon the winners of the 100 baht competition for each round will be announced, complete with pay-out, during the awards dinner on November 1, 2014. Also, the closest to the “Pin” category will also be announced at the awards dinner. In addition, those who “Teeded” off last at Lanna will tee-off first (or close to it) at Highlands. Please check our website Wednesday afternoon to reference your groups and tee-off times. Lastly, lets again make sure we are all at the course at least 45-60 minutes prior to your scheduled tee-off time. In review we had some great scores today but are most confident that others will also post some great scores this coming Thursday at Highlands. The race to the finish has just started with a lot more golf to be played. Hats off to today’s winners, but be aware there are many in the field that are still in the chase! In closing, good luck to those playing at Highlands this coming Thursday and most importantly have fun and enjoy the time we spend on the links. Result: Results Annual Lanna 20.10.14\n\nHighlands: Thursday 23rd Oct 2014\n\nFirst of all the committee would like to take this opportunity to apologize for the mix up with the starting times at Highlands. We thank all those who participated for their patience coupled with hearing little to no complaints concerning this oversight. As one member stated, it could have been worse if we had the wrong day scheduled.\n\nThe general consensus of the players was that the course was in excellent conditions from Tee Box to Fairways to the greens. Basically, the course could not have been better accept for some of those difficult ball consuming fairway bunkers.\n\nRelative to the weather we started our respective rounds under somewhat overcast skies and hot and humid conditions. The weather changed dramatically as a thunder storm rolled in during the final few holes of the last playing groups. With approximately (2) holes to play, for the last groups, a heavy downpour started subsequently resulting in a few players not finishing the 17th and/or 18th hole.\n\nIn the end, some great scores were posted by both low and high handicappers making the race to the finish to close to call after completing 2 legs of our tournament. At this juncture only a couple of strokes separate the top 10 places in both the male and female division. The next (2) matches at Maejo and Doi Inthanon will, as in the past, be the deciding factor.\n\nLastly, and as stated previously, the competition (100 Baht ) prize money and the closest to the pin prizes will be awarded at the annual dinner party.\n\nIn closing, we look forward to seeing everyone at Maejo next Wednesday on October 29, 2014 with a confirmed starting time of 8:00 for the first group. Also please note that for the next (2) matches we will be starting off the front and back nine holes which will greatly eliminate the long wait for the last scheduled groups. Again, those who were in the last groups the first two matches will go off first at Maejo.\n\nResults : Annual Results Highlands\n\nMaejo: Wednesday 29th Oct 2014 Tee-Off 08:00\n\nGreen Fee/Caddy Fee 1.400 Baht\n\nThe closest to the Pin Hole # 7 and Hole # 14\n\nAnother great turn-out at Maejo for the 3rd leg of our 2014 Annual Tournament. Everyone showed up on schedule resulting in an orderly start off of the front and back nine holes. Today the weather was on the hot side with sunny skies throughout our round. The first groups completed their respective rounds under (4) hours as we virtually had the course to ourselves. At this time we would like to take the opportunity to thank the Maejo starters ( Nah and Tum ) for coordinating our tee-off schedule. Relative to the golf results we had a number of good scores but none posting in the 40’s subsequently keeping it a tight race to the finish. As usual the final leg at Doi Inthanon will again be the deciding factor in crowning our new champions Our post luncheon at the Caddy shack went off without a hitch and everyone received their food in a timely manner. It should be noted that some of our beer drinkers stayed a long time today possibly reviewing todays golf scores. Also, as reported by Gordon Langtry, it should be announced that if you drink Heineken beer instead of Chang or Leo you usually will have a higher class hangover! The scheduled tee-off time for Doi Inthanon is 9:00 am for the first groups going off both the front and back nine holes. Also, everyone must share a cart so the members are encouraged to arrange your carts once the groupings have been published. Please be at the course a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the first scheduled group teeing off a 9:00 am.\n\nDoi Inthanon: Friday 31st Oct 2014 Tee-Off 09:00\n\nGreen Fee/Caddy Fee/ Cart Fee 1.200 baht\n\nThe closest to the Pin Hole # 6 and Hole # 16t\n\nThe final leg of the Annual tournament was completed at Doi Inthanon complete with another great turn out of our members. Again we started our rounds off the front and back nine holes on schedule and without any mishaps. The weather was ideal for golfing as we played under clear skies with variable light breezes throughout the day.\n\nThe condition of the course was great with no complaints what so ever from any of the members. Also the starters at Doi Inthanon were most helpful in getting us all off on time plus placing the closest to the pin markers for us. On a surprising note we heard today that the English Manager of the club was terminated. Relative to the golf results we had (3) members posting scores of 40 and higher coupled with (2) members posting scores of 39 points each. Of course these great scores had a huge effect on the final standings. On a special note Mr. Ron Hill teeing off from the red tee box on one occasion did not drive his ball past the red tees. Thinking about it this is quite hard to comprehend and possibly it is a great achievement. Ron was also most gracious in that he bought a round of beers for the members in his group. On a closing note we look forward to seeing everyone at the Annual party and awards ceremony tomorrow evening. Annual Party and Awards Ceremony will be on November 1st (Saturday) starting at 18:00 hours at the Mae Ping Imperial Garden close to the Night Bazaar. Participation List below\n\n2014 Annual Party / Awards Ceremony\n\nBased on the input from all our members it was unanimous that Saturday evening’s party was one of the best ever held. Every aspect of the party from the location, seating and table arrangements, food, drinks, audio visual and music to the children’s play ground all received an A+ rating. It also should be mentioned that all the staff of the Imperial Mae Ping hotel met all our expectations and more from serving the beer & wine to answering any special requests. In conclusion, it was a fantastic evening and a great success.\n\nAnnual Party 2014\n\n38 Photos\n\nRelative to the awards presentation the following format was utilized:\n\nA) Prize money distribution and closest to the pin awards for each of the (4) legs of our tournament starting in the following order: Lanna, Highlands, Maejo, Doi Inthanon.\n\nB) Individual awards:\n\nStableford – Female Division: Runner Up Prannee A. Buckley\n\nPrannee (113 Points )\n\nStableford – Female Division: First Place Natthawaree Sriwanlord\n\nNattawaree ( 116 Points )\n\nStableford – Mens Division: Runner up Tom Rowand\n\nTom Rowand ( 110 Points )\n\nStableford – Mens Division: First Place Peter Brown\n\nPeter Brown ( 114 Points )\n\nLow Gross: Runner up Nigel Stubbs\n\nNigel Stubbs ( 253 Strokes / 3 legs )\n\nLow Gross: First Place Adam Jackson\n\nAdam Jackson ( 246 strokes 3/legs)\n\n2014 Player of the Year: Jeff Crosthwaite\n\nJeff Crosthwaite\n\nNaga Award: Roscoe Butler\n\nRoscoe Butler\n\nAddition photos of the Annual Party will be posted in the near future.\n\nAt this time the committee would like to extend our thanks to all the GMSG members for making 2014 a great year.\n\nIn closing, one last chance to view some of the committee members:\n\nMaejo Captain\n\nLanna Captain\n\nHandicapper\n\nTreasurer","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0194","type":"event","date":"2014-09-25","venue":"Gold Canyon","heading":"Scramble September – Gold Canyon","text":"On Thursday, September 25, 2014 we had a total of 56 Players starting in the 3rd Scramble of the year. All teams arrived on time. When we left Chiang Mai in the morning it was raining heavily but as closer we came to the Golf Course as dryer it got. The Course received obviously some rain in the early morning but was in a very good shape, thanks you Khun Gavin and his crew.\n\nKhun Gavin\n\nAshley Kim Sing slipped and hit his head on the concrete border of the side of the cart path near the Putting area just before the scheduled Tee time, but thank’s to a well equipped Medical Kit by the Golf Course he was able to proceed to play only with some Gaze on his head. A special Thank you goes out to Dizzy Reeve who applied first aid and took care of the cut on Ashley’s head.\n\nToday we reinforced the slow play rule by asking all groups that if they fall behind the group in front of the them with one hole empty between these groups that this team has to have the following team to play through. If the rule was not applied than a two stroke penalty would be applied for each hole the rule was ignored. Subsequently we had groups playing through and the pace was good for everyone. I wan to thank all participants for honoring this rule.\n\nAfter the round, I only received positive feed back about the course the format as well the “fun” everyone had. And that is what this is about. It is not about the winnings or payouts, it is about the fun and the sharing this with others.\n\nWe had on all 4 Par 3 the closest to the Pin contest, and the Winners are:\n\nHole # 2 Jerry Buckley with 8′ 2 3/4″\n\nHole # 7 Graham Adams with 20′ 8 1/2″\n\nHole # 12 Nigel Stubbs with 18′ 2″\n\nHole # 17 Cortlandt Wood with 15′ 3″\n\nAs to the Winners of today’s Scramble:\n\nFirst place with a net 54 was Yui Schwarz, Ben Faipong, Cortlandt Wood and Frank Schwarz\n\nSecond place with a net 56 was Peter Haddon (Smiley), Gary Cooke, Terry Redding and Robert (Bob) Green\n\nTied for 3rd place with a net 60 was Ric Cameron, Graham Best, Ashley Kim Sing and John Barrett as well as Harry Nieuwland, Anton Buys, Bartho Postma and Rob Grootenhuijs.\n\nCongratulations to all Winner an a BIG Thank You for all members who played today.\n\nBelow some impressions\n\nScramble Gold Canyon 9/14\n\n45 Photos\n\nCompetition Rules for SCRAMBLE\n\nEach team consists of four players. All players can tee off at each hole. The nominated team captain then selects the best drive and marks the position with a tee peg (not nearer the hole). The other players then retrieve their balls. A minimum of three tee drives (only par 4 and par 5) per player is to be used. The second shot and third (and so on) can be hit by all players. The players play within a score card distance of the tee-peg (not nearer the hole). Note! Golf balls shall be placed on closely mown areas and dropped if the chosen ball in play is in the rough or a hazard (one penalty shot). Par 3’s are played by all Team members and do not count as Drives. The above method of play is followed until the green is reached. On the green the same method applies. The chosen ball is marked and players putt from the same spot in turn. Each player must mark the ball after putting. Play continues -from each chosen position until the ball is holed. If a player misses the Putt and taps it in without giving his team members a chance to putt than this is the final score. The score is the total number of shots from the chosen spots (including the tee shot). As for the Score calculation, the combined Handicap of all 4 players will be divided by 8 and that will be the team Handicap (numbers will be rounded up and down with .5 being the decider). If a team consist of only 3 players the divider in 6 and each player must have at least 4 drives counted for the team. At the end of the round the total for each hole is added together and the strokes received subtracted to give the total net medal score for the round. The winning team will be the one with the lowest net score. All other rules of golf apply to the “Ball in Play”. Rule 14.2. (assistance) will be ignored for the Club Scramble.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0192","type":"game","date":"2014-09-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.09.14","text":"Another beautiful day with light overcast and little sunshine. The course was in good shape except some of the Greens which have been aerated and therefore the Ball speed varies from Green to Green. Today we had 18 Players and one guest which I tought was a great turnout considering that 17 of those 18 are also playing tomorrow at the September Scramble at the Gold Canyon Golf Course. We had some great Scoring which did not effect the team Handicap for tomorrow. The Winner with 40 points was Graham Adams, in second place with 39 points was Gary Cooke and with 38 points in third place was Robert McPhee. Congratulation to all Winners. On Friday we have a Stableford Nassau format with the usual starting time at 08:00 am.\n\nRobert, Gary C. and Graham A.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0191","type":"game","date":"2014-09-22","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 22.09.14","text":"On another fine Monday morning at Lanna with the weather perfect for golf, 17 CMSG and 1 guest headed out on the course for a two person best ball completion. Speed of play was good with all teams completing there rounds in about four hours. Most of the greens had been aerated so they were a little bumpy but should be in great shape for the clubs annual tournament next month.\n\nWith seven teams in the competition and being two person teams only first and second prizes were given out. Leading the field with 48 points was the tram of Ric Cameron and Gordon Langtry to take first place. The team of Darrell Pinney and Allan Gariano came in a close second with 46points. Congratulation to the winners and to all the golfers for a great round of golf. Next Monday at Lanna we’ll be back to plane old Stableford Competition.\n\nGordon, Ric, Al, Darrell","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0190","type":"game","date":"2014-09-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 19.09.14","text":"This Friday we had a total of 21 players turning up for today’s Stableford Nassau format. Khun Nah as the starter for today said we all have to go off Tee # 1 because of some players coming in the past of # 18 going to # 1 and than waiting for groups which are just teeing off (at their booked Tee Times) and complaining about it. Today it was a great decision because when we came from # 9 going to Tee # 10 we saw a huge group of Golfers just getting ready to tee off. If our groups would have made the turn at that time, well we would be still waiting for those at the Caddy Shak. We teed off in the order of arrival with three 3-Balls and 3 4-Balls. The atmosphere was great between the players and we all turned in after rounds of around 4 hours for the 4 Balls. As for todays Winners, Best overall Score was Noi Taylor with 38 points (Keith not playing today), the highest front nine Stableford points had Robert (Bob) Green and on the back nine tied for 19 points was Dennis Byrne and Frank Schwarz. Congratulations to all Winners and see you at Mae Jo next Wednesday for a Stableford format.\n\nDennis, Noi, Bob and Frank","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0189","type":"game","date":"2014-09-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 17.09.14","text":"Today we had 21 players and the 6 groups all had to play from the first hole. The format was medal (Stoke play) under a covered sky with a pretty high temperature and it was quite humid as well. Mike Pattavina shot his 5th handicap card and will be in the competition next time. We welcome back Gordon and we are looking forward to play with him for the next 6 months. Today we had a two way tied for 3th Nigel and Harry. A two way tied for second were Ram and and Graham. Finally captain Frank shot a very good net 71 for the win.\n\n“Murchadh, you think that ball went OB? “\n\nInstead of a pictures of the winners we show you the result after 10 years independency of Scotland.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0188","type":"game","date":"2014-09-15","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 15.09.14","text":"On another fine morning of golfing weather 21 CMSG teed off on Stableford Nassau competition at Lanna. As usual the course was in good shape, fairways good, but the greens could have been in better shape. With a little luck they’ll be in top condition for the clubs Annual Tournament on the 20th of October. It’s that time of year again when we start to see more of our members returning to Chiang Mai for our not so cold winter months and great golfing weather. It was good to have Ric Cameron back and it’s our understanding his back for good. Also back is Ashley Kim Sing but sorry to say only for a short time this time. Barry Ochitwa has returned from his vacation in Canada and not all to soon for it snowed right after he left B.C.. Good to have everyone back safe and sound and ready to play golf. Now back to golf. Scoring was low once more for most of our golfers but one golfer showed that Lanna isn’t all that hard. Peter Hadden (Smiley) won the overall high score with 40 points. The next highest score was 35 points. Once again we had to use the count back system to determine the front and back nine winners. Richard Massey got the front nine with 18 points. John Barrett took the back nine with 19 points. Congratulation to our winners.\n\nJohn, Smiley, Richard\n\nNext week at Lanna we’ll be play two Man Best Ball. Pairing will be picked by random as you come in.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0187","type":"game","date":"2014-09-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 12.09.14","text":"Another sunny day at the Mae Jo Golf Course. A fantastic 31 members came out to enjoy the fresh air and the clear views, agh and the Golf of course. A warm Welcome back to Ric Cameron and Dennis Byrne. We teed off in usual fashion on the front and back tee. Unfortunately for the second, third and fourth group coming from the back nine going to Tee # 1, because they where slowed down by three 4 Ball Koreans teeing off. The average playing time was still within the four and a half hour period, so it was not all that bad. I want to mention an incident which happened on the 5th hole. Ron Hill had a side hill lie near the end of the Water Hazard on the left side of the fairway. After he hit is Ball he lost his balance and stepped back, the thing was he stepped into an empty space and fell down into the little canal. Luckily he did not heart himself to bad. He had some cuts on his arms but no broken bones. He decided to call it a day after his mishap. We wish him a quick recovery and hope to seem him back next week. Todays format was Stableford. The Winner with a total of 41 points was Steve Metcalf, coming in second with his best Gross performance (76) at Mae Jo this year was Nigel Stubbs with 39 points and in third place was Dennis Byrne with 34 points. Worth mentioning is also that this was the first time for Steve to brake the 90 mark. Congratulation to all Winners and a big thank you for everyone who came out today.\n\nDennis, Steve and Nigel\n\nSee you next Wednesday for a tee off at 08:00 hour for our monthly Stroke Play event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0186","type":"game","date":"2014-09-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 10.09.14","text":"On this glorious Wednesday morning with Temperatures reaching quickly the 30 degrees Celsius we had a total of 25 members playing a 2 man Best Ball format. A warm welcome back to Larry Richard. The course was literally empty and we played of the split tees which helped to finalize todays Golf for most groups in around 4 hours. As to the Winners, first place was a tie with 45 points between the team of Graham Adams and Kim Anderson and the team of Ron Hill (fantastic solo from Ron) and Frank Schwarz, in second place alone with 44 points was the team of Michael Kuzmich and Anton Buys. Congratulations to all Winners.\n\nKuzie & Anton, Ron & Frank, Kim & Graham\n\nThis format does not qualify to used for the Handicap system nor the Player of the Year points. A big thank you to everyone for coming out, we hope to see you again on Friday to a regular Stableford event at the usual time at 08:00 am.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0185","type":"game","date":"2014-09-08","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 08.09.14","text":"It’s the rainy season but you would never had known it Monday morning at Lanna with nice blue sky’s and warm temperatures greeting 18 CMSG or should I say 17 members and one new member. Ralph Hamilton from Canada so when you see him say hi and welcome to our golf society. We also want to welcome back to Chiang Mai, Gordon Langtry and family, good to see you again. The course was in good shape as always. Some of the fairway grass was a little longer than usual of the rain but they were out mowing as we played our round. The competition of the day was Stableford and with warmer temperatures the scoring was a little warmer too than what they had been in weeks past. Keith Freeman took first places with 39 points. Once more we had a three way tie at 35 points. Darrell Pinney, Gary Walker and Joy Gariano all came in with 35 points. But with our count back system that we all love Darrell took second with Gary just beating out Joy for third. Congratulation to our winners. Next week at Lanna our competition will be Stable – Nassau so come on out and test your golf stills at Lanna.\n\nKeith F., Garry W., Darrell","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0184","type":"game","date":"2014-09-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.09.14","text":"Today we had 23 players with 3 groups starting from the first tee and 3 groups from the tenth tee. The weather was pretty nice with a covered sky when we started our round but after 9 holes it got really hot and humid and the sun came out. All the groups weer quite fast so every arrived at the caddy shack about the same time. Frank announced that from the 3 December on to the end of March the Mae Jo golf course will give us 8 tee times, 4 from the front and 4 from back nine. The tee times will be earlier starting just around 7:12 – 7:20 am. Keith Taylor won the front nine, Steven Bjorge and Bob Green were tight for the win on the back nine and Frank Schwarz the overall winner with a 45 points. Frank Schwarz with a stunning record score of 72 Gross !!!!\n\nBob\n\nKeith, Frank and Steven B.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0183","type":"game","date":"2014-09-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 03.09.14","text":"Today 24 players starting under dark clouds but no rain on Tee # 1 and Tee # 10. After a couple of holes the sky turned blue and it was more on the warm side.Only one Player beat the course today. Due to the heavy rain is the past days we allowed lift place and clean through the green. The format was Match Play against the course which proved once more that Mae Jo is not easy to conquer. The soft course conditions might had also something to do with the scoring. As to the Winners: First place with a +1 was Yung Beece with an excellent round, tied for second place were a family affair with Noi and Keith Taylor at -1. Congratulations to todays Winners.\n\nWinners, Yung, Noi and Keith\n\nWe see you again on Friday with a Stableford Nassau, starting at 08:00 am.\n\nStableford – 03.09.2014 – Mae Jo Wednesday (for handicap purposes)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0182","type":"game","date":"2014-09-01","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 01.09.14","text":"In a very light rain 13 CMSG showed up at Lanna to play Strike 3 Stroke Competition. But one went home when he started to melt in the rain so only 12 went out on the course. Glad to say the light rain only lasted for about four holes and then the sun came out to warm things up and the humidity went up a little too. Strike 3 Stroke Competition is just normal stroke competition but at the of your round you deduct 3 holes form your score card normally the worst 3. As it was the scoring was good, three golfers came in a net 58 with the other close behind. So after looking and talking over everything, Bob Green took first with Gary Walker taking second and the left Darrell Pinney holding third. Hats off to the winners and to the other golfers that don’t mine a little rain. Next week at Lanna we’ll be back to Stableford Competition, rain or sine so come on out and see how many points you can score.\n\nLanna Winners – Garry, Bob, Darrell","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0181","type":"game","date":"2014-08-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 29.08.14","text":"Another good Friday turn-out as (22) members and (1) guest participated in another round of golf at Maejo. Today we played almost the entire round under light rain but at least relatively cool temperatures. Our groups again teed off from both the front and back nine holes and most groups completed their respective round in (4) hours. The competition today was Stableford and taking first place honors was Richard Brown posting a great score of (41) points. Taking 2nd place today was Ted Taylor completing a good round by scoring (37) points. Last but not least, was Don Bishop capturing 3rd place with a score of (35) points. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nToday’s Winner Circle: Don, Richard, & Ted\n\nAs the norm, most of us headed down to the Caddy Shack for some needed refreshments coupled with our usual socializing and random, but at times interesting conversations.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday September 3, 2014 at Maejo. As a reminder, scheduled tee-off is 8:00 am so please be at the club house at least(30) minutes prior so that groups can be formed.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0180","type":"game","date":"2014-08-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.08.14","text":"This Wednesday we had (28) members teeing off a Maejo on another ideal day for golf. Our round started off with overcast skies and soon after we were playing under sunny and hot conditions which then changed to light rainfall , and ending again with sunny skies. For some unknown reason the weather could not make up its mind! Relative to the pace of play some of our groups were slowed after making the turn from the 18th to the 1st hole, but we still completed our respective rounds in 4 to 4-1/2 hours. As to the Stableford Nassau results Graham Adams posted an impressive score of (42) points which included (4) birdies to win the overall total category. Winning the front nine with (23) points was Ron Hill that included (5) pars and (1) birdie. Ron just edged out Noi Taylor who posted a front nine score of (22). Also posting (23) points ,with a birdie on #18 ,and taking the back nine honors was Kim Anderson. Hats off to all of today’s winners. Great scores!\n\nThis Wednesday we had (28) members teeing off a Maejo on another ideal day for golf. Our round started off with overcast skies and soon after we were playing under sunny and hot conditions which then changed to light rainfall , and ending again with sunny skies. For some unknown reason the weather could not make up its mind! Relative to the pace of play some of our groups were slowed after making the turn from the 18th to the 1st hole, but we still completed our respective rounds in 4 to 4-1/2 hours. As to the Stableford Nassau results Graham Adams posted an impressive score of (42) points which included (4) birdies to win the overall total category. Winning the front nine with (23) points was Ron Hill that included (5) pars and (1) birdie. Ron just edged out Noi Taylor who posted a front nine score of (22). Also posting (23) points ,with a birdie on #18 ,and taking the back nine honors was Kim Anderson. Hats off to all of today’s winners. Great scores!\n\nOur smiling winners: Ron , Graham , Kim\n\nAt this juncture we are taking this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to new members Robert McPhee and Michael Pattavina.\n\nIn closing, it should be noted that during lunch, after our round, there were discussions on some rules infractions that took place today. It was also noted that these rules infractions were not discussed with the player at the time of the infraction and also not mentioned during the round, only after the round. To facilitate, clarify and possibly help educate our members any noted rules infraction should be discussed and reviewed at the time of the infraction. This process would subsequently assist, and as stated educate our members on the rules of golf.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday where the competition will be Stableford. Let’s all be there 30 minutes prior to the 8:00 AM tee-off in order to facilitate the pairings.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0179","type":"game","date":"2014-08-25","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 25.08.14","text":"On a very nice warm and sunny morning at the Lanna golf Course 14 CMSG headed out for a fun game of Stableford Golf. The fairways where nice but the greens could have been in a little better shape and as usual the trees played a part in why the scoring was once again on the lower side. As it was four golfers tied at 33 points so the count back system was used to break the tie. John Barrett came out on top to take second place with Lennart Larsson left with third. The other two golfers with 33 points was Gary Lyon and Gary Walker, sorry guys that it didn’t workout for you this time. The top golfer of the day was Keith Freeman with 34 points. Congratulation to all.\n\nJohn, Keith, Lennart\n\nNext week at Lanna will be Three Strike Stroke Play\n\nStableford – 25.08.2014 – Lanna Monday on the low","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0177","type":"game","date":"2014-08-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.08.14","text":"This Friday we had only (13) members and (1) guest playing another Friday round of golf at Maejo. The low turn-out can be attributed to the previous day’s (Thursday ) away match at Doi Inthanon. For a change we played under sunny skies and not the recent norm of the combination of clouds and rain. As usual, we started our round off both the #1 and #10 tee boxes with all the groups completing their round in a little over (4) hours. Today we are pleased and proud to report extremely fantastic scores. Taking first place honors today was our President Frank Schwarz posting a remarkable (35) Stableford points. Taking 2nd place with an outstanding score of (32) points and not dropping out of the “Buffer Zone” was Steve Metcalf. 3rd place honors goes to Anton Buys by posting a score of (31) points. Due to time and space restraints we at this time will not report the scores of today’s non-winners. As one could imagine, these scores could possibly qualify all of today’s players a substitute position on the upcoming Ryder Cup.\n\nOur pre-shower winners from left to right are Anton Buys, Frank Schwarz and Steve Metcalf.\n\nFor those not familiar with today’s winners we also posting post-shower photos as follows:\n\nAgain based on time constraints the names of post shower photos are not listed and subsequently the reader of this report will have to match the names with the photos. In closing, we look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday where the competition will be Stableford Nassau where our goal will be to at least match the above impressive scores. As usual, tee-off is 8:00 AM.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0178","type":"game","date":"2014-08-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.08.14","text":"This Wednesday (15) members and (2) guests participating in our Monthly Stoke Play competition at Maejo. The heavy early hour rains again stopped prior to our scheduled tee 0ff time making it another good day on the links. Due to the conditions of the fairways we have recently been playing “Lift, Clean, & Place” for all fairway balls. Again the starters allowed us to tee-off from both the #1 and #10 tee boxes and all our groups completed their respective rounds in approximately (4) hours. Relative to the results today we had a tie for 1st place being shared by Steve Metcalf and Gary Cooke both posting a net score of (73). Taking 2nd place honors was Calvin Davis finishing with a net score of (75) and 3rd place today goes to Yung Beece with a net (76). Congratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nToday’s Winners: Gary, Steve, & Calvin\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at Doi Inthanon for our monthly away match and to seeing everyone this Friday at Maejo for a Stableford competition.","photos":[{"url":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/001d.jpg","full":"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/001d.jpg","caption":""}],"files":[]},{"id":"r0176","type":"game","date":"2014-08-18","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 18.08.14","text":"24 CMSG and 1 guest (21 in the competition) went out Monday morning at Lanna and I must say the weather was great for golfing and the course was in great shape too. It did rain well after the competition was over or maybe it was just the skies crying in sympathy for the golfers. For on this day Lanna showed just how hard it can be on any given day. Out of all the golfers only 5 had points above 30 and with only a high of 36 which would normally be on the low side if placing at all in Stableford Competition . Guess it was just one of those days that the Golf Gods where having it there way. The Competition for the day was Stableford Nassau. Keith Taylor took the front nine with 20 points. The back nine went to another Keith, Keith Freeman with 18 points. The total high points for the 18 holes went to Jomo Mac Dermott with 36 points. Good game guys and congratulation.\n\nKeith, Keith Jomo\n\nNext Monday at Lanna it’ll be back to normal Stableford Competition. See you all there.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0175","type":"game","date":"2014-08-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 15.08.14","text":"With heavy rains in the early hours of Friday morning only (13) members and (1) guest decided to get in another round of golf at Maejo. Luckily and surprisingly the rain stopped (5) minutes prior to our scheduled 8:00 am tee off time. Today all the groups started their round on the front nine under cloudy but rainless conditions making it weather-wise a great day for golf. The course was extremely wet after all of the recent rainfall so we decided to play lift, clean, and place on all fairway balls. The only drawback today was that it took us more than 4-1/2 hours to complete our round. Relative to the completion the 2-man best ball format was cancelled due to the low turn out so we played Stableford. Taking first place honors today was Nigel Stubbs scoring (38) Stableford points. 2nd place today was shared by Robert Green, Graham Adams, and Tom Berger all posting a score of (35) points. We also had a 2-way tie for 3rd place with (34) points each by Steve Metcalf and Richard Brown. Congratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nToday’s Prize money winners: Robert, Tom, Nigel, & Graham\n\nWe also wish Tom Berger a safe return to work and look forward to seeing him again next November. As always, we look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday where the format will be our “Monthly Stroke Play” – tee off at 8:00 AM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0174","type":"game","date":"2014-08-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.08.14","text":"This Wednesday we had (19) members and (1) guest teeing off at Maejo. Everyone arrived on time so we all teed off on schedule off the #1 and #10 tee boxes. The weather today was ideal for golf as we had mostly overcast skies and constant cool breezes. Nothing unusual to report except for Yung Beece wearing (2) different shoes. I guess, for Yung wearing an odd pair of shoes is considered normal. Relative to the results we had some extremely high scoring today. Taking 3rd place with (42) points was Gary Cooke. Hard to believe, but (43) points today only earned 2nd place being posted to Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich. It should be noted that Kuzie also had a (2) stroke penalty for hitting the wrong ball on hole #2. First place honors goes to Noi Taylor posting a fantastic round of (45) points. It appears that Noi’s game is steadily improving as she has been in the winners circle a number of time in the past few weeks. Hats off to today’s winners and their great scores! This Wednesday we had (19) members and (1) guest teeing off at Maejo. Everyone arrived on time so we all teed off on schedule off the #1 and #10 tee boxes. The weather today was ideal for golf as we had mostly overcast skies and constant cool breezes. Nothing unusual to report except for Yung Beece wearing (2) different shoes. I guess, for Yung wearing an odd pair of shoes is considered normal. Relative to the results we had some extremely high scoring today. Taking 3rd place with (42) points was Gary Cooke. Hard to believe, but (43) points today only earned 2nd place being posted to Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich. It should be noted that Kuzie also had a (2) stroke penalty for hitting the wrong ball on hole #2. First place honors goes to Noi Taylor posting a fantastic round of (45) points. It appears that Noi’s game is steadily improving as she has been in the winners circle a number of time in the past few weeks. Hats off to today’s winners and their great scores!\n\nToday’s High Scorers: Kuzie , Noi , Gary\n\nThe following photo is of (2) of the caddies whose players failed to get in the winners circle. We look forwards to seeing everyone this coming Friday where the competition will be a 2-man team best ball – Tee off at 8:00 AM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0173","type":"event","date":"2014-08-12","venue":null,"heading":"Future Events","text":"This is our Away Game Planner for 2021. More venues and dates will be added but as always locations or formats are subject to change.\n\nJanuary 13th\nHighlands GC\nWednesday\n2 person scramble\n\nFebruary 17th\nArtitaya GC\nWednesday\nStableford\n\nMarch 17th\nRoyal ChiangMai-The International\nWednesday\n4 person scramble\n\nApril 21st\nGassan Khuntan\nWednesday\n2 person scramble\n\nOctober 4\n\nLanna (Annual Tournament)\n\nMonday\nStableford\n\nOctober 7\n\nGymkhana (Annual Tournament)\n\nThursday\nStableford\n\nOctober 13\nMae Jo (Annual Tournament)\nWednesday\nStableford\n\nOctober 15\nNorth Hills (Annual Tournament)\nFriday\nStableford\n\nT.B.D.\n\nANNUAL DINNER / PRESENTATION\n\nSaturday\n\nNovember 30th\nWaterford (Chiang Rai Cup)\nTuesday\nStableford\n\nDecember 1st\nSaturburi (Chiang Rai Cup)\nWednesday\nStableford","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0172","type":"game","date":"2014-08-11","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 11.08.14","text":"Seventeen CMSG teed off at Lanna on a competition of Match play against the courses itself . But only fifteen completed the round. Wet condition, re occurring injury and mental break down all lead to a tough day at Lanna. Sounds like the 96th PGA Championship that was played over the weekend. Lanna did live up to it being a tough golf course and opponent in Match play. As it was no one actually beat the course, but in this case a tie was as good as a win. Peter Brown come in with a score zero, yes that’s right a zero to take first place. Peter won as many holes as did the course so it was a tie. Gary Walker and Kim Stogner tied for second with a score of minus 3 (-3). That’s right the course beat them by three holes. Looking over the sore cards in actual Match play only one golfer would have made it to the eighteenth hole and that would have been Peter. Congratulation to peter and all the other golfers that came close.\n\nKim, Peter, Gary\n\nNext Monday at Lanna we’ll be back to Stableford play, foursome well be made up as first come first out.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0171","type":"game","date":"2014-08-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 08.08.14","text":"This Friday we had (23) members participating in a Stableford Nassau competition at Maejo. We teed off both the #1 and #10 tee boxes on schedule and under partly cloudy skies. As our round progressed the weather turned to the hot side but luckily we had constant light breezes coupled with sporadic cloud cover. Relative to the results Tom Berger took the overall honors with (36) stableford points. Dizzy Reeve, in the winners circle again, won the front nine with (21) points. We had a tie for the back nine being shared by Gary Cooke and Nigel Stubbs both posting a score of (19) points. Hats off to today’s winners!\n\nToday’s Winners: Nigel, Tom, Dizzy & Cary\n\nAlso it should be re-enforced to all our members to always abide by the requests of the Maejo staff; regardless if you agree or not! Rumor has it that one of the current Maejo starters has stated that she will not allow the GMSG to tee off from both the #1 and #10 tee boxes in the future. The reason for this is based on one of our groups, making the turn and proceeding to the #1 tee box, not following her requests to let a different group play first. As stated, in the future please abide by the Maejo starters request and again regardless if you agree or not! We look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday August 13th where the format will be Stableford with a scheduled tee-off time of 8:00 AM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0170","type":"game","date":"2014-08-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.08.14","text":"Today we had a total of 25 members playing Matchplay against the course. The weather was very cooperative with a solid overcast and only a few light showers it was a very pleasant temperature. We had 4 groups going of Tee # 1 and 3 groups off Tee # 10. The front groups were slowed down for the most part of their front nine by a ONE BALL (yes only one Player playing only one Ball). The groups playing of the back had a quick first 9 holes but were slowed down by some groups starting of number one in front of them. Todays Tee off order was determined by the order of arrival. Some voiced their concerns about this format due to the difficulty of that format. But the result showed that nearly 50% of all players today played the course at Even or better. As to the final results, the run away Winner was with +5 Graham Adams, three players tied for second place with a +2, Jeff Crostwhaite, Yung Beece and Frank Schwarz (Sorry no picture) Congratulation to all Winners. See you all on Friday for a Stableford Nassau. The Result list below shows you the relevant Scores for the Handicap purposes only.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0169","type":"game","date":"2014-08-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 04.08.14","text":"On a very muggy Monday morning 17 CMSG headed out for a fun day of stoke competition on Lanna’s number 3 & 1 courses. As always golfers in stoke play most play to their handicap or close to it to win. Maybe it was the humidity being so high that most golfers didn’t do so well or was that just me that felt the heat. Paul Coppen was the only golfer to have a net score under par which was a 71 to take first place. Keith Freeman was next with a 72 to take second place. John Barrett took third with a 73 OPPS sorry John the computer says you had a 74 so you tied with Bob Green for third. Way to go guys. Next week at Lanna it will be a Match play competition, your opponent will be the Lanna golf Courses and it should be fun.\n\nJohn, Paul and Keith","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0168","type":"game","date":"2014-07-28","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 28.07.14.","text":"The numbers were low at Lanna only 13 True CMSG came out on a very nice day to play golf. Maybe it was the rain the night before and it looked like it might rain some more but never did. Or was it just it that a few of our golfers are out of the country at this time of year. I’ve been told that golf has only been called off because of rain two or three times in the past ten years, so there no real reason not to come out just because it looks like it might rain. With the courses being on the wet side one would think the scoring would be on the low side and they were. Two golfers tied for second place with 34 points. Mr. Yukio Doi who just returned from a four month absent showed us he was still in his good golfing form, welcome back Mr. Doi and Peter Brown. Peter took second pla, OPPce by count back by one point. Our winner of the day Lennart Larsson with 41 points showing us that even in wet condition you can score high. Congratulation to our winners. Next week at Lanna will be stroke competition on courses 3&1 so come on out and test your golfing skills in stroke play.\n\nPeter and Lennard","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0167","type":"game","date":"2014-07-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.07.14","text":"Today we had (22) members teeing off this morning for another round of golf at Maejo. All our groups had to start on the front nine due to the course being booked later on as numerous professional golfers were getting in some practice rounds prior to next week’s Singha Chiang Mai Open tournament. The (2) young pros who teed off right before our 1st group slowed down the pace of play substantially subsequently taking us more than 4-1/2 hours to complete our rounds. In addition, making it worse was that we played under sunny skies making it extremely hot golf day. Today the competition was Stableford Nassau and taking 1st place honors with another stellar performance was Dizzy Reeve scoring (41) points. The front nine goes to our birthday girl “Noi Taylor” with (21) points. We had a 3-way tie on the back nine all with (21) points each being shared by Harry Nieuwland, Mike Reeve, and Richard Brown. Richard Brown whose overall score was (40) points but had to share in the back nine winnings took home a total of 200 baht – sorry Richard. Hats off to all of today’s winners. Also it should be mentioned that Sam Torr playing on a non GMSG match day made his first ever hole-in-one on the 17th hole at Maejo. Congratulations Sam!\n\nTodays winners: Noi , Richard, Dizzy, Mike, Harry\n\nOur next match is scheduled on August 6, 2014 as the Singha Chiang Mai Open is schedule the previous week. The format will be “Match Play Against the Course” with our standard tee-off time of 8:00 AM.\n\nA complete August “Weekly Events Calendar” will be posted in the near future","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0165","type":"event","date":"2014-07-24","venue":null,"heading":"Lawn Bowl Reports","text":"Check out the New Lawn Bowl Website @ chiangmailawnbowls.com\n\nMae Jo Lawn Bowls Group\n\nMatch Report 10 March, 2015\n\nA sad day as this is the last day playing lawn bowls at the Mae Jo tennis court\n\nFor 7 months we have been led to believe that Mae Jo would be providing a new grass bowling green. We have watched with interest in the progress and now that the grass is in perfect condition they have decided to use the turf to rehabilitate golf greens and the area cannot be used for lawn bowls despite the site work, the drainage, the irrigation and the establishment of an excellent grass green. The area is now fenced off and out of bounds. We all feel very let down by their decision as they have gone back on their word.\n\nFive pairs today in a round robin and Allan and Don found some form and came out winners from Richard and Dizzie with Keith and Sam 3rd. A sad end to our hopes and dreams as captured by the photo below. Lawn bowls will continue at Don’s Lawn Bowls on Tuesdays and Thursdays.\n\nPlease refer to our new website: chiangmailawnbowls.com\n\nPair\nWins\nTotal points\n\nDon Bishop/Allan Gariano\n3 1/2\n26\n\nRichard Massey/Dizzie Reeve\n2 1/2\n25\n\nKeith Taylor/Sam Torr\n2\n21\n\nRic Cameron/Ted Taylor\n1 1/2\n26\n\nMike Reeve/Des Austin\n1\n14\n\nTournament Report 5 March\n\nDon’s new synthetic green was given a good test when it opened for business with 16 bowlers present for Chiang Mai Lawn Bowls first major tournament. Unfortunately 2 bowlers were 1 hour late and this threw the quite tight schedule out the window. However we managed to complete 24 matches with each team completing 3 foursomes, 2 pairs and 3 singles matches – 2 points for a win and 1 for a draw. Teams were drawn out of the hat. Team D of Sam, Norm, Des and Malcolm seemed to adapt well to the very fast surface of the green and prevailed in a 1 point victory over Team A (Ted, Les, Aor, Richard). Ted who has been almost unbeatable on the tennis court at Mae Jo had some problems finding his length today. In the late morning the leaves from the bamboo shade floated on to the green like snow and added another challenge. Good to see Nat and Malcolm back and welcome to Ulrich playing for the first time with definite potential.\n\nFours\nPairs\nSingles\nTotal\n\nTeam A – Ted Taylor, Les Harvey\n4\n2\n7\n13\n\nAor, Richard Massey\n\nTeam B – Don Bishop, Keith Taylor\n0\n2\n4\n6\n\nMichael Kuzmich, Nat Hudson\n\nTeam C – Gerry Cassidy, Alan Gariano\n0\n4\n7\n11\n\nUlrich Brunner, Rick Cameron\n\nTeam D – Sam Torr, Malcolm Tetley\n4\n4\n6\n14\n\nNorm Gazeley, Des Austin\n\nThe photos below show Des and Nat in Singles action, Sam and Les of winning Team D, a view of Don’s bowling green, and Richard in delivery.\n\nMatch Report 3 March, 2015\n\nFirst clean sweep today with the invincible pairing of Sam and Les with 5 wins and 28 points. Les of course has played bowls in Australia for the last 100 years and his experience showed today. Well done Sam and Les. Second place went to Ted and Des with 3 wins and 30 points, and Mike and Kuzzie rounding out third with 3 wins and 24 points. Woden spooners Tom and don just couldn’t get the line today, but had a lot of fun and Don was somewhat distracted slagging the Aussie bowlers after the Kiwis resounding cricket victory over Aussie at the weekend.\n\nPair\n\nWins\nLosses\nR1\nR2\nR3\nR4\nR5\nTotal\n\nSam Torr/Les Harvey\n5\n0\n6\n7\n5\n5\n5\n28\n\nTed Taylor/Des Austin\n3\n2\n8\n1\n6\n11\n4\n27\n\nMike Reeve/Michael Kuzmich\n3\n2\n8\n6\n3\n1\n6\n24\n\nNorm Gazeley/Dizzie Reeve\n\n1 1/2\n3\n6\n1\n5\n2\n11\n27\n\nAlan Gariano/Ric Cameron\n1 1/2\n3\n1\n3\n1\n9\n2\n16\n\nDon Bishop/Tom Fjeldstad\n1\n4\n4\n3\n6\n0\n1\n14\n\nThe big news is that our first tournament will take place on Thursday 5 March at Don’s new synthetic Lawn Bowling green at his home (rehabilitated tennis court). A total of 16 bolwers and 4 teams of 4 will be drawn from the hat. Each team will play foursomes, pairs and singles matches.\n\nMatch Report 24 February, 2015\n\nA good news day today with plenty to smile about. The new green at Mae Jo is for the first time looking like a bowling green. There are some bumps and some bare patches but generally it is looking excellent. We hope Mae Jo management will continue the development with banks and ditches and make this a world class venue along side there world class golf course. He have a lot of bowlers from Phuket, Pattaya and Bangkok all waiting to come and play bowls in Chiang Mai. See photo below.\n\nGood news also with the bowls with 16 bowlers turning up – a great turnout. A couple decided not to play but that still left 7 pairs to fight out the round robin. Ted was busy working out the pairings, the order of play, the money, collecting the score cards and collating the results. On bowls day he really does it all and well done Ted.\n\nToday’s totally random pairings had the two heavy-weights Sam and Ted paired together. Questions were asked!!! Anyway they came through winners (5-1) despite getting a thrashing form Dizzie and Don 7-1 in the last game. As far as points are concerned Don and Dizzie scored an impressive 45 points, quite good with only 2 bowls per person. Keith/Ric and Kuz/Mike tied for 3rd. Mike really had his eye in today and in a single game hit the jack 6 times. For the ra-ra golfing wallers this is equivalent to sinking six 30 meter puts (well, almost).\n\nFurther good news in that we had 2 new bowlers playing (Phil and Tom) plus and English couple Janet and Ken visiting to check us out. Hopefully they will be joining us when they return to Chiang Mai later in the year.\n\nFinal good news is that Don will be opening his bowling green with a tournament on Thursday 5th March, 8am. Teams of 4 will fight it out for a prize of 5,000 Baht. Entry fee is 200 Baht/person. So far we have 4 teams and can fit in 1 more team so give Don a call if interested (0877280465).\n\nPair\nWins\nLosses\nPoints\n\nSam Torr/Ted Taylor\n5\n1\n37\n\nDizzie Reeve/Don Bishop\n4 1/2\n1\n45\n\nKeith Taylor/Ric Cameron\n3\n3\n31\n\nMike Reeves/Michael Kuzmich\n3\n3\n27\n\nDes Austin/Norn Gazeley\n3 1/2\n2\n27\n\nAor/Phil\n1 ½ ½\n3\n28\n\nGerry Cassidy/Tom Fseldstad\n1\n5\n16\n\nMatch Report 17 February, 2015\n\nToday Ric and Des cleaned up with 3 wins and no losses. The rest all tied with 1 win and 2 losses. Ted came from behind 5-1 after 5, to beat Gerry and Sam 6-5 in the 6th end. Bragging rights today go to Mike and Oah who managed a 17-2 thrashing of Ted and Sam. Those stents are obviously working well, Mike.\n\nThe new green at Mae Jo is looking a bit patchy to say the least. Don is in the process of puttung sports carpet on his tennis court at Hang Dong and this will give an alternative venue in the future.\n\nThe planned meeting re formation of Chiang Mai Lawn Bowls has been put back until we know were we are going with Mae Jo.\n\nPair\nWins\nRound 1\nGame 2\nGame 3\nTotal\n\nRic Cameron/Des Austin\n3\n13\n7\n10\n30\n\nOar/ Mike Reeves\n1\n2\n17\n5\n24\n\nGerry Cassidy/Sam Torr\n1\n5\n4\n6\n15\n\nRichard Massey/Ted Taylor\n1\n6\n2\n2\n10\n\nMatch Report 10 February, 2015\n\nRichard I and Richard II cleaned up today with 4 wins and 1 loss. We are yet to get an outright winner. The 2 R’s amassed an impressive total points of 43, including a 16-1 thrashing of Des and Mike – see photographic evidence in the photo below !!! Also finishing with 4 wins were Gerry and Alan but sorry no cigar as they only managed 31 points. Keith and Sam played steadily for 3rd with 3 wins and a repectible 35 points mainly due to an 11-1 beating handed out to Don and Oar. The tail was shared between Ted and Norm and Des and Mike with 1 win apiece.\n\nThe new green is starting to look green – see photo below. It has been cut for the first time but will need a lot more work before we can bowl.\n\nThe session at the caddy shack went on longer than usual but it is understood everyone got home before dark. There was some talk that the bowlers were not as proficient at bending the elbow as golfers – we proved that wrong today. An attempt was made to form a committee for “Chiang Mai Lawn Bowls”. Bloody hopeless it was with only 1 position being filled – Keith Taylor as Wet Nurse.\n\nWe plan to hold a public meeting on 20 Feb at Gymkhana Club 6pm to formalise the bowls group and finalise the committee, charter etc. All welcome.\n\nPair\nWins\nRound 1\nGame 2\nGame 3\nGame 4\nGame 5\nTotal\n\nRichard Massey/Ric Cameron\n4\n6\n9\n16\n6\n6\n43\n\nGerry Cassidy/Alan Gariano\n4\n7\n7\n0\n10\n7\n31\n\nKeith Taylor/Sam Torr\n3\n2\n2\n11\n7\n13\n35\n\nAor/Don Bishop\n2\n1\n7\n5\n5\n8\n26\n\nNorn Gazeley/Ted Taylor\n1\n3\n1\n14\n2\n2\n22\n\nDes Austin/Mike Reeves\n1\n3\n5\n2\n1\n4\n15\n\nMatch Report 3 February, 2015\n\nA good turn out today with Richard in fine fettle after a lay-up. Welcome back to Norm returning from a trip back to Aussie. Mike Reeve put in a brief appearance and reports that his new twin-pipe carburetors seem to be working well. We look forward to having Mike and Dizzie back bowling soon – it’s just too quiet without Mike.\n\nToday the improved turnout meant we could play pairs in a round robin format. There were many close games today so probably our standard is improving. Probably because we are learning where the bumps and hollows are on the tennis court. The winners were Ted and Kuzzie with 3 wins and 1 loss. Keith and Ric amassed the highest points thanks to a 10-1 thrashiing of Les and Don in round 2. Second was shared by Les and Don, Norm and Richard, and Keith and Ric each with 2 wins and 2 losses. Wooden spooners were Sam and Des who were unlucky as 3 of their matches were lost by a single point.\n\nSome pressure on the bowlers today to get finished and down to the caddy shack for beer before 2 pm. See notice below re new grog hours.\n\nWins\nLosses\nRound 1\nGame 2\nGame 3\nGame 4\nTotal\n\nTed Taylor & Michael Kusman\n3\n1\n7\n3\n5\n6\n21\n\nKeithTaylor & Ric Cameron\n2\n2\n8\n10\n5\n5\n28\n\nLes Harvey & Don Bishop\n2\n2\n5\n1\n5\n1\n15\n\nNorm Gazeley & Richard Liver\n2\n2\n5\n5\n7\n6\n23\n\nSam Torr & Des Austin\n1\n3\n4\n7\n4\n4\n19\n\nMatch Report 27 January, 2015\n\nSam Torr back to his best form today with 4 wins and 1 loss. Ted Taylor second despite an 11-3 loss to Sam. Don Bishop and Shane James shared third with 2 wins and a closely fought draw in their last game. Another small attendance but close matches and a lot of fun. The new green seems to be progressing well.\n\nMatch Report 20 January, 2015\n\nA small but quality turnout today. Richard, Keith and Mike are all in dry dock and we wish them all a speedy recovery and hope they will be up for it next week. On the positive side we were able to play singles and each game was a closely fought battle. Coming out on top was Ted with 4 wins and 1 loss. Ric beat him soundly in the last match after confiscating his walking stick. Don and Shane shared second place with 3 wins and 2 losses, Ric third with 2 wins and a halved match. Sam who usually cleans up, finished fifth with a point and a half and Alan, although playing probably some of his best bowls trailed with a lonesome win. Surprise of the day was the relatively poor showing by Sam. He did admit to watching bowls live on BBC 2 last night and obviously this made him feel invincible. He has also stopped drinking beer!\n\nThe new green has been sanded and is coming on nicely. Whether Mae Jo will finish the job and put in the required ditches and banks is the big unknown at this stage. Various Mae Jo management staff were out in force driving past the tennis court and no doubt noting the low numbers. Come on guys that are fit, lets make an effort and at least have 14 next Tuesday.\n\nWins\nRound 1\nGame 2\nGame 3\nGame 4\nGame 5\nTotal\n\nTed Taylor\n4\n8\n5\n5\n6\n6\n30\n\nShane James\n3\n7\n4\n7\n7\n5\n30\n\nDon Bishop\n3\n6\n5\n7\n2\n7\n27\n\nRic Cameron\n2 1/2\n4\n3\n5\n5\n9\n27\n\nSam Torr\n1 1/2\n3\n3\n2\n6\n6\n20\n\nAlan Gariano\n1\n2\n8\n2\n4\n5\n21\n\nMatch Report 13 January, 2015\n\nA glorious day for bowls and as the cool morning haze lifted 12 hearty bowlers competed in a 6 team round robin compitition at the Mae Jo tennis court. The winners with 4 wins were Ted and Aor – the only way hop-a-long won was due to the the brilliant playing of young Aor. A star is born. Three teams had 3 wins and 2 teams with only 1 win.\n\nIn addition to the great bowling by Aor, ther were a few other highlights. Mike won bragging rights over Ted by trouncing him 14-1 in the 3rd round. Sam and Mike gained the most points with 34 (helped by the thrashing of Ted). Allan and Roland posted some big scores for 29 points. Roland is becoming a force to reckon with and is by far the best Swedish bowler in Chiang Mai. The wooden spoon was a closely fought battle of crappy bowls with Tom and Jerry, 14 points easily loosing out to Ric and Des with 21 points.\n\nThe day concluded with the usual beer and witty repartee at the caddy shack.\n\nPair\nWins\nRound 1\nGame 2\nGame 3\nGame 4\nGame 5\nTotal\n\nTed Taylor/Aor\n4\n6\n4\n0\n6\n7\n23\n\nSam Tor/Mike Reeve\n3\n3\n0\n14\n7\n10\n34\n\nDizzy Reeve/Shane James\n3\n6\n3\n4\n1\n7\n21\n\nAllan Gariano/Roland Nilsson\n3\n8\n8\n6\n4\n3\n29\n\nRic Cameron/Des Austin\n1\n4\n8\n3\n3\n3\n21\n\nJerry Cassidy/Don Bishop\n1\n5\n2\n2\n4\n1\n14\n\nBowls for Jan. 6th from Ted\n\nThere was a much better turnout than last week. We had 11 come out, and Les bowed out so Ted actually got to play. Les did the teams, the scoring, collected and paid the money and .\n\nhe earned his libation at the caddy shack later. So with 5 teams competing, the team of Mike and Sam took 1st. place with 3 wins and one draw along with 34 points.\n\nShane and Ric were second with 1 win and 2 draws, 27 pts. Ted and Norm, Roland and Des shared 3 rd. with 1 win and 2 draws with 17 points each. Last place went to Jack and Dizzy with 1 draw and 3 losses, and 10 points. I could probably say, and be correct, that this was the worst showing Dizzy has had since we started. Unfortunately Keith is under the weather, and Richard is in the hospital. We wish them both a speedy recovery.\n\nThe new bowling green at Mae Jo. Grass growing slowly but should be ready my March.\n\nMatch Report 30 December, 2014\n\nVery disappointing turnout for bowls today. 7 including me. So the 6 just played singles. Kuzi was the overall winner with 4 wins, one loss and 30 points. Second was Dizzy with a three and two and 26 points. 3rd was Mike 3 and 2 but only 25 points. Ric was 2 1/2 and 2 1/2 with 26, followed by Keith 1 1/2 and 3 1/2 losses for 21 points. And last was Gerry 1 win and 4 losses with 20 points.\n\nMatch Report 23 December, 2014\n\nA beautiful day for bowls today with the green running a little faster than usual. Today 12 bowlers participated in a 6 team round robin with Ted Taylor acting as scorer. As usual the pairs were decided by draw. There was a tie with Dizzy Reeve/Don Bishop and Michael Kusman/Norm Gazeley having 4 wins and 1 loss each. However Don and Dizzy were the winners on points with 32 and Norm/Kuzie with 26. Photo below shows bowlers discussing a tight end.\n\nPair\nWins\nGame 1\nGame 2\nGame 3\nGame 4\nGame 5\nTotal\n\nDizzy Reeve/Don Bishop\n4\n6\n2\n5\n8\n11\n32\n\nMichael Kusman/Norm Gazeley\n4\n10\n6\n6\n0\n4\n26\n\nRichard Massey/Les Harvey\n3\n4\n9\n3\n2\n6\n24\n\nSam Torr/Ric Cameron\n3\n2\n7\n3\n2\n6\n20\n\nAllan Gariano/Jerry Cassidy\n1\n0\n3\n7\n2\n1\n13\n\nKeith Taylor/Mike Reeve\n0\n0\n0\n3\n2\n2\n14\n\nDizzy is fast becoming the club champion and Don can owe his win to the luck of the draw !! Well done Dizzy.\n\nThere has been excellent progress with the new bowling green situated behind the hotel. The land has been leveled and the grass planted. It should be ready for use in March. This should be a big improvement on the slow and bumpy tennis court.\n\nKing’s Birthday Bowls Tourney – Chonburi December 5, 6, 7.\n\nThe Coco Resort invited our group to provide a team for the Coco King’s International Invitation Tournament. Our team comprised Richard Massey, Norm Gazeley, Keith Taylor and Don Bishop.\n\nOnly Norm had any experience with tournament bowling. There were 10 teams and many were of international standard. We struggled to say the least but received great support and certainly learnt a lot about bowls. Playing indoor on sports carpet was a lot different from the Mae Jo tennis court !!! The winners were the team from Royal Bangkok Sports Club. Big thanks to Norm for the use of his very comfortable vehicle.\n\nLawn Bowls at Mae Jo – 5th August, 12.30 – 5pm\n\nAt the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow now just started lawn bowls is one of the most popular sports among the 70 plus participating countries. Lawn bowls was played at the SEA games a few years ago so it is not completely new to Thailand. There is a lawn bowling club in Hua Hin with a large membership. (check their website). In April, Don Bishop lugged 2 sets of 4 bowls back to Thailand from New Zealand with a view to promoting a lawn bowls group in Chiang Mai.\n\nIn May we conducted an exhibition match on the tennis court at Mae Jo for their owners and top management. They were impressed and see an opportunity to include lawn bowling in their resort mix. The tennis court is not ideal and Mae Jo have already started to prepare a separate bowling rinks behind the hotel. In the meantime we need to see what interest there is among CMSG members.\n\nMae Jo have agreed the use of the tennis court on the afternoon of Tuesday 5th August for an inaugural tournament.They will charge 150 Baht per person from 12.30 until 5 pm and this is very reasonable. The shop at the 3rd green will be available for refreshments. The idea will be to have a practice session from 12.30 until 2pm and then a knockout pairs tournament from 2 to 5pm with the teams drawn out of the hat. Nothing very serious with plenty of beer flowing and good fun. Depending on interest we can then look at regular tournaments and getting hold of some more bowls.\n\nAll those interested in attending on the 5th August please contact Don at thai.don@gmail.com\n\nSee how it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II_FRVw15Wk#action=share","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0166","type":"event","date":"2014-07-24","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Doi Inthanon","text":"Today, Thursday 21st of August we played our Stableford Away Game at the Doi Inthanon Golf Course. All 42 Players arrived in time, some even with a D-tour trying out new ways. The Course was in good shape despite the fact that some greens were recently sanded and therefore the speed was not consistent. The new Assistant Director (Bob) was very helpful in organizing todays event. The Course had due to their Sport Day promotion more than usual bookings and cars were a bit short. All in all the players were happy with the course the food and the Service. It was a great experience and we will be back in October for our final Tournament of our Annual Championship.\n\nThe weather was cooperating by providing a slight breeze with few clouds throughout the round making it not to warm.\n\nAs for the results:\n\nThe Winner with 43 Stablepoints was Joy Gariano, shared 2nd with 41 points were Kieran Savage and Allan Gariano. Another tied for third place with 39 points were Gary Cooke and Darrell Pinney (with a wrist injury).\n\nJoy Gariano\n\nAllan Gariano\n\nGary Cooke\n\nKieran & Darrell\n\nCongratulation to all Winner and a big thank you to all the members who made this a very enjoyable day of Golf. Prepare your Scramble teams for the September 25th, 2014 Away Game at Gold Canyon.\n\nThe Away Game for the month of August will be held at the Doi Inthanon Golf Course on Thursday 21st, 2014. They have now a Sports day which is every Thursday and the price for green fee, caddy fee and cart is a Baht 1.000. Our Tee Time is 09:00 hours. The format will be Stableford.\n\nLine Up","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0164","type":"game","date":"2014-07-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.07.14","text":"This Wednesday at Maejo we returned to the normal turn-out as (25) members and (1) guest teed-off on schedule at 8:00 AM. Our groups started their round from both the #1 and #10 tee boxes under overcast skies coupled with light breezes making it an ideal day for golf. Today we also celebrated a belated birthday for Yung Beece and the future birthday of Noi Taylor. A delicious cake was shared by all the players who attended lunch at the Caddy Shack! Relative to the competition Rob Grootenhuijs took first place honors with a fantastic score of (45) stableford points. Our 2nd place winner was Dizzy Reeve continuing her steady performance by scoring (38) points. Last but not least, 3rd place was won by Frank Schwarz posting (37) points. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nThe winners circle: Dizzy, Rob, Frank\n\nAs always, we look forward to seeing everyone Friday (July 25, 2014) for another Stableford Nassau competition with a 8:00 AM tee-off. Also, as stated previously this will be the last round of golf at Maejo until Wednesday August 6th, 2014 as the course is closed during the Singha Chiang Mai Open golf tournament. Also, please advise Frank if your are planning to attend the golf Clinic on August 3, 2014 at the Maejo golf course (Free Beer).","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0162","type":"event","date":"2014-07-21","venue":null,"heading":"NTGC 2014","text":"The Chiang Mai Social Golfers and the Sanuk Sabai Social Golfers organizations are pleased to announce the inaugural “Northern Thailand Golf Challenge” which will be held at the Santiburi golf course in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This will be a (3) day tournament commencing on November 25, 2014 thru to November 27, 2014.\n\nThis event will be open to any Golfer who currently has an established handicap from any recognized golf society. In order for females to participate, we have to have a minimum of 12 female players registered before the closing date.\n\nThe closing date for registering will be November 10, 2014. Please note that the maximum allowed handicap will be (32) subsequently those players with higher established handicaps will be lowered to the (32) threshold. The competition will be similar to the Ryder Cup format with (2) teams being selected by a random draw comprising of (3) handicap categories (A – (Hdcp 1 – 9), B (10 – 19), C – (20 – 32)).\n\nA registration fee of 500 baht must be submitted, complete with registration form, to the organizing committee prior to November 10th.\n\nTournament Green Fees: 3,790 Baht (3-days of golf including Caddy Fee) – 600 Baht golf cart fee per day – paid by the player directly to the Santiburi Golf Course.\n\nProgram of Events\n\nMonday evening: (November 24, 2014) General Welcoming /Opening\n\n19:00 (7:00 PM) Wang Come Hotel lobby (Chiang Rai)\n\nSocial get-together and meeting and renewing friendships\n\nReview of Tournament Venue\n\nAnnouncement of Day 1 teams (Texas Scramble)\n\nAttendance of all players is encouraged to make this a most successful event\n\nMisc:\n\nEach days team line up and tee-off times will be posted in the Wang Come lobby the evening prior to the next day’s event\n\nAll questions relative to rules and events should be addressed to the Team Captains\n\nOn each golfing day all players should assemble in front of the Wang Come hotel (with their respective vehicles) no later than 7:45 AM to drive to the Santiburi golf course.\n\nAll members must check in with Frank Schwarz and/or Sherman Miles at the Santiburi club house by 8:30 am at the latest to receive players score card for the day.\n\nTuesday: (November 25, 2014) – 4 man Scramble (mixed teams)\n\nFirst group tee-off at 10:00 am.\n\nDaily team results and prize presentations will be made during lunch at the course club house\n\nWednesday: (November 26, 2014) – 2 man Best Ball Match Play (four Ball)\n\nFirst group tee-off at 09:00 am.\n\nDaily team results and prize presentations will be made during lunch at the course club house\n\nThursday: (November 27, 2014) – Singles Match Play\n\nFirst group tee-off at 09:00 am.\n\nNote: Return your Score Card to Frank Schwarz or Sherman Miles after the round. The prize presentation will be at the Course after approx. 1 hour after the last group finished.\n\nOn each day Failure to be on the Tee at your assigned Tee Time could result in a forfeit for your team.\n\nIn closing, if you have any questions concerning this tournament please contact\n\nFrank Schwarz fschwarz62@gmail.com or Sherman Miles sanuksabaigolf@hotmail.com\n\nThe Registration Form works the best on the Computer with Safari, Chrome or Internet Explorer, you can sent the Registration Form directly to us after you have filled out all required fields. If you do not use one of the before mentioned Internet Browsers, download the file to your Computer and open it with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download if you do not have it already).\n\nBelow is the information for the Hotels we have contacted and received special rates from:\n\nWangcome Hotel\n\nDeluxe Room = 1,500.- Baht/room/night/Includes breakfast\n\nGrand Deluxe room = 2,200.- Baht/room/night/Includes breakfast\n\nwww: http://www.wangcome.com/banquet_conference.html\n\nDiamond Park Inn\n\nBaht 600 w/o breakfast\n\nBaht 800 with breakfast\n\nwww: http://www.diamondparkinn.com/room/index_eng.html","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0163","type":"game","date":"2014-07-21","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 21.07.14","text":"Under cloudy skies and with a little breeze that made it a great day to get out and play golf. 16 hardy CMSG were out on the number 1&2 courses at Lanna in a 2 man Best Ball Stableford competition. The kicker was that the teams would be randomly picked after the completion of the match. As it was the team scoring was very good with just about every team sores being in the forties. The team of Peter Hadden and John Barrett had 44 points to take third place. Once again we had a tie at the top for first place with two teams each having 47 points with the outcome being decided by count back. After the count back the team of Roscoe Butler and Lister Twigden took second place leaving the team of Kim Stogner and Terry Redding in first place. It would not be right not to mention the great game Roscoe had as an individual with a high of 44 points. Way to go Roscoe and congratulation to out winners. Lanna golf bid farewell to Barry O and Hok as they are headed back to Canada for a few weeks. Have a safe trip and we’ll see you in September. That sounds like an old song from the sixties if your that old to remember it.\n\nROSCOE, LISTER, TERRY,KIM, JOHN, SMILEY","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0161","type":"game","date":"2014-07-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.07.14","text":"This Friday we had only (12) members teeing off at Maejo. The low turn-out is attributed to many of our members golfed-out due to playing at our monthly away match at Green Valley the day before. All (3) four-somes teed off from the #1 tee box under overcast skies coupled with light breezes making it another ideal day for golf. There was minimal play at the course today so all our groups completed their respective rounds in approx. (4) hours. The scheduled 2-man team best ball was changed to Stableford Nassau due to the low number of players. Taking overhaul honors with (37) points was Frank Schwarz. The front nine went to Captain Jack Kuzina who won by default with (18) measly points. The default win was based on Dizzy Reeve also scoring (37) points but did not enter into the competition today. Our handicapper, Harry Nieuwland won the back nine with (21) points. Harry’s game did not go wayward during his recent junket to the Philippines’ as he worked out daily doing various sorts of golf exercises coupled with numerous relaxation therapy sessions similar to yoga.\n\nThe Winners Circle: Jack, Frank , Harry\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday ( July 23, 2014) for a re-scheduled 2-man best ball competition ( Tee-off 8:00 AM )\n\nNote: For our Maejo members please advise Frank Schwarz if you are planning to attend the golf clinic at Maejo on August 3, 2014 @ 12:30 pm. Last years event was enjoyed by many of our members which included free chipping and putting lessons in addition to the abundance of Free Beer!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0159","type":"game","date":"2014-07-17","venue":"Summit Green Valley","heading":"Green Valley 17.07.14","text":"Today on July 17th, 2014 we had a total of 25 players for a Stableford competition at the Summit Green Valley Golf Course in Mae Rim. 24 players all made it in time only one did arrive after the first groups already teed off. The weather was more on the warm side since we had a lot of sun.\n\nNevertheless 75% of the all players played within the “Buffer Zone” or better and the first three prize money winners all had 40 or more points. We met after the round in the second floor of the Club house and we participated in the Lunch Buffet which offers a wide variety of food for just Baht 200.\n\nAs for the scoring….\n\nIn 1st place came in with 42 points Ron Hill, in 2nd place Rob Green with 41 points and in 3rd place was Michael Kuzmich with 40 points.\n\nCongratulation to all today winners and thanks again for all participants to come out and play Golf.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0160","type":"game","date":"2014-07-17","venue":"Summit Green Valley","heading":"Green Valley, 17.07.14","text":"Click on this link for more details.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0158","type":"game","date":"2014-07-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.07.14","text":"Today we had (20) member competing in the “Monthly Stroke” competition at Maejo. It was perfect weather day for golf as the morning sunshine and cool breezes turned into overcast skies with continued breezes. As usual the course was virtually empty except for our groups so we completed our respective round in (4) hours plus. Relative to today’s winners taking first place with a net score of (67) was Graham Adams. Taking 2nd place and being in the winners circle for the first time in decades was Jack Kuzina with net score of (68). 3rd place honors goes to Rob Grootenhuijs with a net score of (70) Congratulations to all of today’s winners!\n\nToday’s motley crew of winners: Jack, Graham, & Rob\n\nWe look forward to seeing those members at Green Valley for our monthly away game with a scheduled tee-off at 8:00 am. Please be ready to golf by 7:30.\n\nAlso look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday at Maejo where the competition with be “2-Man Best Ball” with our standard tee off time of 8:00 am.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0157","type":"game","date":"2014-07-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.07.2014","text":"Another low turn out as only (14) members turned out for a Friday round of golf at Maejo. We all teed-off from Tee box #1 behind a large contingent of Japanese players subsequently resulting in a 4-1/2 hour round for all our groups. Luckily it was overcast on the front nine with light breezes making it ideal weather conditions but as the round progressed the sun broke thru under scattered clouds resulting in hotter weather conditions. Today the competition was Stableford and taking first place honors with (39) points was Jim Hopkins. 2nd place today was shared between Richard Brown and Christian Friss both scoring (36) points. We also had a tie for 3rd place with (34) points scored by Mike Reeve and Gary Cooke. Hats off to today’s winners!\n\nToday’s Winners: Richard , Jim , Christian ( Mike and Gary not present for photo )\n\nOur next scheduled match is Wednesday July 16, 2014 where the competition is Stroke Play ( 8:00 AM tee off )","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0156","type":"game","date":"2014-07-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.07.2014","text":"This Wednesday we had a relatively low turn out as only (18) members participated in another round of golf at Maejo. Today we played under cloudy skies and light breezes making it a perfect day for golf. Luckily we all completed our respective rounds in 4 hours or less for soon after it started to rain. Today the competition was Stableford Nassau and Noi Taylor was in the overall winners circle with a great score of (39) points. Lennart Larrson took the front nine with (21) points and Peter Brown won the back nine with (19) points. Congratulations goes out to today’s winners.\n\nToday’s Winners: Lennart, Noi, Peter\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday ( July 11, 2014) for a scheduled Stableford competition ( Tee – off 8:00 AM )","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0155","type":"game","date":"2014-07-07","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 07.07.2014","text":"Under cloudy skies which soon turned to a little rain didn’t stop 18 CMSG and 1 guest from a good round of stroke competition golf at Lanna. Our guest today was Jimmy a friend of Smileys from England. It looks like he’ll be around for awhile and will becoming a member of our society in the near future. Even with a little rain it didn’t stop some golfers from having their usual good round of golf. As it was Richard Massey had a gross 107 with a net 73 to take third. Peter Brown with a gross 94 and net 72 came in second. Our winner of the day with a gross 99 and net 70 was Barry “O”. Congratulation to all our winners. Just a reminder that all you golfers are responsible for the scores that are turned in on your score card. So make sure you check your cards to make sure they are correct. There will be no golf at Lanna next Monday, July 14th another Thai holiday. So see you all on the 21st of July at Lanna.\n\nPeter, Barry, Richard","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0154","type":"game","date":"2014-07-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 04.07.2014","text":"Another great turn out as (27) members showed up at Maejo for another round of Friday golf. Today, for a change, all the members arrived on-time for the scheduled tee-off and groups teed off from both the #1 and #10 tee boxes. Weather-wise is was sunny and hot with some light breezes coupled with lower than normal humidly making it a good golf day. Today the format was “Match Play Against the Course” where most members stating it was a great format that should be played on a monthly basis. Relative to the end results Jim Hopkins having (3) birdies in his round took 3rd place honors with +2 score. 2nd place goes to Graham Adams who last Wednesday scored (41) Stableford points followed up today with another great round finishing with a score of +4. Taking 1st place honors today with a tremendous score of +5 was Joop Schillemans. Also Joop , for the first time in his golfing career, broke 90 with a score of 78. Fantastic round Joop! Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nToday’s winners: Graham, Joop, and Jim\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday July 9 where the format will be Stableford Nassau ( Tee off @ 8:00 am )","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0153","type":"game","date":"2014-07-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 02.07.2014","text":"This Wednesday we had a great turn-out with (29) members playing another round of golf at Maejo. The weather today was sunny with constant light breezes making it a perfect day to be on the links. Today the competition was Stableford with Graham Adams taking first place honors with a great score of (41) points. It should be noted that Graham also on (2) occasions tapped his ball during practice swings costing him (2) strokes. With a score of (41) maybe Graham should skip his practice swings. 2nd place today was shared by Ted Taylor, Ron Hill, and Craig Morriss all posting (39) points. Taking 3rd place was Michael Kumich with (38) points. Hat off to all of today’s winners.\n\nToday’s winners: Michael, Craig, Graham, Ron & Ted\n\nAs usual we all headed down to the Caddy Shack for lunch and a few beers and on this occasion Mr. Don Bishop supplied the Caddy Shack with a number of delicious salads, grown from his organic vegetable plantation, that were sold out in minutes. Great tasting salads Don! We look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday as the competition will be “Match Play Against the Course” Tee off at 8:00 AM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0152","type":"game","date":"2014-06-30","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 30.06.14","text":"After a little a little early morning rain, fifteen CMSG’s and one guest went out on a very nice Lanna golf course. even after the rain the course was in great shape. It might have been a little wet in some areas but no standing water anywhere. John Barrett and Lennart Larsson both tied for third with 34 points each but Lennart took it on count back. Second went to Julian Wing with 36 points. Gary Walker was up to his usual good game and took first place with 37 points. Congratulation to the winners.\n\nNext Monday we’ll be playing our usual stroke competition on the 3 & 1 courses at Lanna. So come on out and test your golf stills.\n\nLennart, Gary, Julian","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0151","type":"game","date":"2014-06-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 27.06.14","text":"This Friday we had (21) members testing their golf skills at Maejo. Today the course had li, Julianttle play and we were allowed to tee off from both the #1 and #10 tee box under overcast skies. As the round progressed the sun came out at times making it extremely hot coupled with high humidity. Today most groups completed their respective round in a little over (4) hours. The competition today was a Stableford Nassau which resulted in some high scores. Taking 1st place honors today was Calvin Davis posting a score of (37) points. The front nine was won by Ted Taylor with (21) points and the back nine being shared by Dizzy Reeve and Keith Taylor both scoring (21) points also. It should be noted that we had a 5-way tie for overall standing of (36) points each. Keith Taylor’s back nine score was impressive as he had to pick up on the #13 (par 5) hole due to losing (2) balls (2-golf balls that is). The reason for his (21) points was that Keith also had (2) birdies on the back nine. Hat off to all of today’s winners!\n\nDizzy, Calvin, Keith, Ted\n\nAlso we wish Calvin Davis a safe trip back to work and we look forward to playing with him again in August.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday where the competition will be Stableford. Tee off at 8:00 AM\n\nStableford – 27.06.2014 – Mae Jo Friday","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0150","type":"game","date":"2014-06-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.06.14","text":"Chiang Mai Cup 2014 (click for the full report)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0149","type":"game","date":"2014-06-23","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 23.06.14","text":"Twenty seven plus one guest (Jack) who is now a new member of the CMSG’s came to play golf and say good bye to Sr. David Urlwin, our longtime friend and golfer. Most of the time David play’s very good golf but Monday wasn’t his day and I think we all can relate to those kind of days. The weather was nice and warm with a little breeze to make it even nicer. The scoring was on the warmer side too, with Terry Redding just edging out Lester and Joy by one point with a high of 24 points to take the front nine. Smiley (Peter Haddon) was smiling after taking the back nine with a high of 20 points. We do have to say that Gary Walker had a higher score of 24 on the back nine but had to settle for the overall high score of the day with a total of 43 points edging out Terry by one point. Congratulations to all our winners and to those who came so close to winning too. Next Monday competition at Lanna will be Stableford competition once more. So come on out and join in on the fun\n\n.\n\nTerry , Smiley, Gary\n\nGood bye and good luck on your sailing trip.\n\nStableford – 23.06.2014 – Lanna Monday had a high","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0148","type":"game","date":"2014-06-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 20.06.14","text":"Another great turn out as we had (26) members and (2) guests teeing off for another Friday round of golf at Maejo. The start of the round could be classified as organized pandemonium as number score cards were submitted with no names entered. Regardless we re-grouped and teed off on time. Also, all our (7) foursomes had to tee off from #1 tee box due to a large group of golfers having reserved a 10:00 am tee off time. Relative to the weather the front nine was on the hot side but the back nine was played under cloudy skies and cool breezes making our 4-1/2 hour round more bearable. Today the format was Stableford Nassau and the winners were: Stuart Leckie winning the overall with (43) points, Keith Taylor and Joy Gariano winning the front nine with (19) points each and Mike Reeve taking the back nine with (21) points. A special recognition goes out to our overall winner Stuart Leckie in that he posted a fantastic gross score of (73) or 1 over par. Stuart now holds the low gross score GMSG record at Maejo with his gross (73) score. Congratulations to Stuart and to all the other winners!\n\nToday’s winners: Keith, Stuart, Joy & Mike\n\nOur next schedule competition is the Chiang Mai SSSG vs. CMSG scheduled for this coming Wednesday (June 25, 2014). As reported previously a number of tee-times have been reserved prior to the official competition for those members not entered but want to play on Wednesday. Also, formal pairing will not be made and those wishing to play prior to the official match have to form their own groups.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0147","type":"game","date":"2014-06-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.06.14","text":"This Wednesday we had (16) members and (2) guest participating in a 2-man best ball competition at Maejo. The team pairings today we selected by a random draw of score cards resulting in a real mix (handicap basis) of teams. Today we all completed our round of golf in (4) hours or less under overcast skies with continual light cool breezes making this one of the most temperature wise enjoyable round of golf. The following are today’s result 1st Place: (2-way tie) shared by : Don Bishop / Gary Cooke and Jeff Crosthwaite / Jack Kuzina Net 61 2nd Place (2-way tie) shared by: Ron Hill / Frank Schwarz and Yung Beece / Graham Adams Net 63 It should be mentioned that Don Bishop shot a fantastic round of 95 (gross) and if there was a count back in place his team would be the sole owner of 1st place. Congratulations goes out to Don and all of today’s winners!\n\nMotley crew of: Don, Gary, Graham, Yung, Frank, Ron, Jack, Jeff\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday (June 29 2014 @ 8:00 am start) for a Stableford Nassau competition","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0146","type":"game","date":"2014-06-16","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 16.06.14","text":"On a nice overcast morning 17 CMSG took on the number 1 + 2 course at Lanna on a two man team Stableford competition. The weather might have been on the cool side but the scoring wasn’t. We had four teams soring in the 40’s, but sorry to say only three teams can be in the money. With two teams tying at 42 points we had to do a count back once more. The team of Frank Schwarz and Lennart Larsson ended up in third with the team of Richard Massey and Barry Ochitwa taking second. First place went to the team of Gary Lyon and Graham Best with the best score of 46. Congratulation to all our winners and players for a great round of golf. Let’s not forget next Monday at Lanna we’ll be having a going away get together after the golf outing for our good friend David Uriwin-Smith. Food will be provided but drinks are on you.\n\nRichard M, Barry, Lennart, Frank, Gary, Graham\n\nFirst Place Winners Gary, Graham","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0145","type":"game","date":"2014-06-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 13.06.14","text":"This Friday we had (19) members and (4) guests showing up at Maejo for a Friday round of golf. The weather started off fine with overcast skies and cool temperatures but as the round progressed we experienced a light rain shower followed by extremely humid conditions with the temperatures increasing under sunny skies as we completed our respective rounds. Today the groups were formed by arrival times (1st come 1st off etc.) and we all teed off on schedule off both the #1 and #10 tee boxes. For some unknown reason our first group off of Tee #1 slowed down play for the remaining groups playing behind them; but we still all completed our respective round under 4-1/2 hours. Today’s competition was Stableford with Mike Reeves taking first 1st place honors with (36) points followed by a 4-way tie for 2nd place being shared by Frank Schwarz, Robert Green, Lennart Larsson, Jeff Crosthwaite. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nToday’s winners: Frank, Mike, Robert ( Jeff and Lennart not present )\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday – June 18, 2014 for a 2- man best ball competition (teams to be assigned the morning of match)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0143","type":"game","date":"2014-06-12","venue":"Alpine","heading":"Scramble Alpine 12.06.14","text":"Today on June 12, 2014 a total of 44 players made their way out to the Alpine Golf Resort for our second Scramble of the year. Due to the fact that the upcoming Chiang Mai Classic Tournament hosted by the ASIAN Tours is postponed the rough was cut down to only approx. 10 cm unplayable sticky grass.\n\nMost of the players arrived with ample time to exchange Social news as much as what is going on in the game of Golf. We teed of on split tees which allowed us for a reasonable total playing time for all 11 teams. The course was otherwise in great shape with nice rolling greens. A day where Fairway hits were definitely a bonus.\n\nThe weather was cooperative for most of the day with a slight overcast and towards the end we even had a breeze going through the Valley.\n\nWe met for the after the round at the Club house where stories where shared regarding the last 4 hours. It was our impression that everyone enjoyed the time (as long as there were on the Fairway).\n\nThe first and last place are only 5 shots apart, considering the toughness of the course, we found that remarkable.\n\nWe have a three way tie for third place with a net score of 63 between, Rene. Pung, Lennart, Bob G. & Graham, Kuzi, Kim, Harry & Smiley, Kieran, Gary C., Darrell.\n\nIn second place with a net score of 62, Ashley, John B., Peter Brown, Allan.\n\nThe Winners of todays Scramble with a net score of 61, Corky, Ben, Yui, Frank.\n\nCongratulation to all todays Winners and a big thank you to all of you who came out to tackle a very challenging Golf Course. We appreciate your support for the CMSG.\n\nKuzi – aka Bumble Bee Graham on the way to Victory or Peace?\n\nAll Teams in order of Tee # 1\n\nAll Teams in order of Tee # 10\n\nAdditional Impressions","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0144","type":"game","date":"2014-06-12","venue":"Alpine","heading":"Alpine Scramble, 12.06.14","text":"Match Report","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0142","type":"game","date":"2014-06-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.06.14","text":"Another strong turn-out as we had (22) members and (2) guests playing another round of Wednesday golf at Maejo. The morning started off extremely warm and humid but later on a light rain cooled down the temperature so that the final (9) holes for most groups were more bearable. Everyone arrived on time and we had (3) foursomes teeing off both the #1 and #10 tees. The groups teeing off of #1 tee box had no one in from of them so they all completed their respective round in approx. 4 hours. The last group that teed off #10 tee box were slowed drastically as (2) groups of golfer were allowed to tee-off right as our last group made the turn to the 1st tee box subsequently having the last group completing their round in 4-3/4 hours. Today was our monthly stroke play competition with Kim Anderson shooting a 86 gross 67 Net to take 1st place honors. Taking 2nd place honors today was Nigel Stubbs posting score of (78) gross – (71) net. with Ron Hill taking 3rd place with a score of (92) gross (72) nets. Hats off to all of today’s winners! We look forward to seeing all of our members this coming Friday June 13, 2014 for a Stableford competition.\n\nToday’s smiling winners: Ron, Kim & Nigel\n\nTemporary rule modification: On those holes were the fairway is under repair with square of new grass and where a “Ground Under Repair” sign is not present a free drop will be allowed if one’s ball lies on the recently planted patch of grass.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0141","type":"game","date":"2014-06-09","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 09.06.14","text":"I’m sure because of the nice cool weather (more or less) 21 CMSG members came out to Lanna for a fun day of golf. Even with a little more golfers than norm and a little rain near the end of the round all golfers made it around in good time. The scoring was on the cool side once again. Richard Massey and Kim Stogner tied for third with 33 points but on count Richard took third by one point. Our old friend Gary Walker took second place with 34 points. For the first time in the winners circle Joy Gariano took first place with 36 points. I’m sure it wont be the last time we see her here. Congratulation to all winners for a job well done. In two weeks (23 of June) at Lanna we will be holding a going away get together for David Smith after our round of golf. If you don’t know by now, David is headed back to cold old England and then it’s off to the U.S. to pick up his little sail boat for the adventure of a life time sailing the waters of the world. So come on out and wish him good luck on his adventures.\n\nGary, Joy, Richard","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0140","type":"game","date":"2014-06-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 06.06.14","text":"Another good turn-out as we had (22) members and (2) guests teeing off for another Friday round of golf at Maejo. The course was virtually empty with no groups playing ahead of us and slowing us down as we all completed our respective rounds in (4) hours or less. The start of the round was played under overcast skies making it somewhat comfortable temperature wise but as the round progressed the sun broke through subsequently resulting in another day of unbearable heat. Also, for the first time we made up the pairing by drawing various colored ball resulting in a completely random mix of groups. At this time we would like to thank Keith Taylor for losing his marbles (or should I say donating his marbles) for the random draw. In addition, we again request that our members arrive (30) minutes prior to the scheduled tee-off time in order to facilitate future random pairings. Relative to the scores and winners Nigel Stubbs took 1st place honors with (39) points followed in 2nd place Harry Nieuwland scoring (37) points. 3rd place was shared by Gary Cooke and Joob Schillemans both scoring (36) points. Congratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nHarry, Nigel, Gary & Joop\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday – June 11, 2014 for our monthly Stroke play competition – Tee off 8:08 – arrive by 7:20 at the latest Courtesy Notice: As a common sense reinforcement we request that all of our members always be courteous to the Maejo Caddies and staff. At times we may become frustrated with our caddies and/or possibly the staff but we must remember that possibly due to language barriers they might not fully comprehend our requests. On the most part (99.9% of the time) all the Maejo staff completes their jobs on a most satisfactory manner which at times dealing with us might be very trying and difficult on their part. So lets all remember to be courteous and understanding toward all of the Maejo Staff. Thank you!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0139","type":"game","date":"2014-06-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.06.14","text":"This Wednesday we had (28) members and (1) guest teeing off a Maejo under extremely hot and humid conditions. Today most of our members arrived on time so that the pairings were easily completed except for a couple of late arrivals which caused some confusion but nothing to worry about. Today the competition format was Stableford and the results are as follows: 1st Place: Harry Nieuwland (40) points 2nd Place: 3-way tie being shared by – Yung Beece, Kim Anderson, Calvin Davis (38) points 3rd Place: 3-way tie being shared by- Ron Hill, Ted Taylor, Jerry Buckley (37) points Congratulations goes out to all of today’s winners! Please note that future grouping on a monthly rotational basis will be decided as follows: A) Random draw of numbered golf balls B) By similar handicap for stroke play competition C) By arrival time – early arrivals grouped together and also tee-off first Further information will follow upon the formal publishing of the grouping sequence We look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday for a scheduled tee-off at 8:08 am – Stableford Nassau\n\nTed, Kim, Harry, Calvin, Yung, Jerry, & Ron","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0138","type":"game","date":"2014-06-02","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 02.06.14","text":"On a very humid and warm morning 17 CMSG tested their golf skills in stroke play competition at Lanna. Even with the course being on the damp side after a night of rain, something we’ll just have to get use to since it looks like the rainy season is back once more. That didn’t stop most of the golfers from scoring close to their handicap, with a few exceptions. One of our new members Ashley Kim came in third with a net 73. Keith Freeman who’s name seems to be mentioned a lot these days had a net 72 to take second place. The hot golfer of the day was Barry Ochitwa who had a net 65 to take first place. Congratulation to all winners.\n\nAshley, Barry, Keith","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0137","type":"game","date":"2014-05-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 30.05.14","text":"On another nice day for playing golf with a covered sky for at least the first 9 and thanks to the nightly rain a pretty good temperature we had 24 players. 21 players were in the competition for the big money and Bob Green played his 4th Hcp card. Four groups teed off at the hole nr 1 and two groups on nr 10. There were a few players on the course so everybody arrived within a short period of time at the caddy shack. The format was Stableford nassau with some very good scores. The overall winner was Nigel Stubbs who came in with a score of 39 Stableford points. He did beat Jeffrey Himel who had the same score but one shot more on the net score compared to Nigel. On the front nine there was a tie between Richard Brown and Jeffrey Himel with 21 Stableford points. Joop Schillemans won on the back by himself with 20 points. Congratulation to all the winners.\n\nRichard, Jeffrey, Joop, Nigel","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0135","type":"event","date":"2014-05-28","venue":null,"heading":"Chiang Mai Cup 2014","text":"Chiang Mai Social Golfers vs. Sanuk Sabai Social Golfers\n\nToday, June 25th, 2014 at Mae Jo we had a total of 40 Golfers competing for the Chiang Mai Cup 2014. All players showed up in time and everyone was in good spirits. Some of our members who could not join the competition due to a 20 players limit per Club went out before we started the Cup.\n\nThe Sanuk Sabai Social Golfers brought their A game and the results showed a close scoring difference in each team. After Scoring the first 9 teams the status quo was 5 points for the CMSG team and 4 points for the SSSG team. So if the last game is won by the SSSG we tie and the SSSG retain the Cup. When we saw the big smile of the anchor team Don Bishop and Natthawaree Sriwanlord we knew we had won the Cup 6 – 4.\n\nAt this point we would like to extend our gratitude to all players of the SSSG for their positive attitude, Integrity and good sportsman ship to make this a perfect day for everyone.\n\nThe Committee want to thank the members for an outstanding play and to make the SSSG members feel at home. And of course a very special thank you for playing awesome and to win the Cup. Well done.\n\nEveryone agreed that this was a very enjoyable day, the food preparation at our 19th hole went very smoothly without long waiting and as usual very good tasting. A special thank you goes out to them as well.\n\nBelow some impressions of the day with more to follow:","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0136","type":"game","date":"2014-05-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.05.14","text":"Another great day for Golf. 24 members made their way to Mae Jo today to participate at the monthly Medal play. It was great to see Ron Hill back in the office.\n\nThere was also a group of 4 members (Jim Hopkins, Stuart Duncan, Larry Richard, Don Bishop) playing early to avoid the heat of the day, they left the Scores at the 19th hole, and we want to mention that Stuart Duncan had a great round with 42 Stableford points. The heat was not the problem today but the humidity is getting higher which requires a towel for most of us almost as important as the 14 Clubs we carry. As for the Stroke play competition we played in two Categories, A 0 – 19 CH and B 20 – 38 CH. We teed off in the order of Handicaps and had 2 groups of Tee # 10. The course was almost empty and everyone made it around in 4 1/2 hours. The Winner for the Low Net in Category A was Ram Taylor with a great 68, and the Low Gross was Nigel Stubbs with a 81. The Winner for the Low Net in Category B was Michael Kuzmich with a 70 and the Low Gross was Ron Hill with a 94. Congratulations to all Winners and thank you for coming out in those rather warm and humid condition. Note: We want to mention that the Mae Jo Golf Course has changed the Out of Bounce on Hole # 13. The OB line is now directly left of the cart path. So if your Ball is heading left from the Tee Box please hit a provisional Ball to make sure you do not have to get back to the Tee Box when you find out that your first Ball is in fact OB.\n\nNigel S., Ram, Kuzi, Ron","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0134","type":"game","date":"2014-05-26","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 26.05.14","text":"On another warm and sunny day at Lanna 18 CMSG played a fast round of Stableford Golf. The course was in good shape as always. Some of the greens were on the soft side so the golfers were able to get the ball to stop on the greens with good chip shots. The scoring was on the warm side too. the only hot golfer of the day was Keith Freeman who had 41 points to take the overall high points for the day. On the front nine we had a four way tie at 18 points. After a long discussion on how to do Stableford count-back (thank you Richard) Gary Lyon took the front nine. The back nine wasn’t much better with a two tie at 21 points and doing the count-back correctly John Barrett took the back nine. Congratulation to all the winners. Next Monday at Lanna it will be stroke play on course 3 & 1 so come on out and test your golf stills.\n\nJohn, Gary, Keith","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0133","type":"game","date":"2014-05-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.05.14","text":"Today was a special day becauce not only the rules of golf but a lot of other rules were in play since yesterday. We had a turn out of 13 players, 12 were in the comp and Rob Green played his second handicap card, 88 strokes well done Rob. The format was the old boring stableford. The winner with an extra ordinary amount of points of 42 points was or much beloved captain Frank. Tied for second came in The Reeves family, Ted and Nigel all with 36 stable ford points! We had to say goodbye to Dennis, who will be back in about four month. Have a save trip Dennis! Hope to see you all on next wednesday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0131","type":"game","date":"2014-05-22","venue":"Highlands","heading":"Stableford Highlands 22.05.14","text":"On this Thursday, May 22nd we went with a total of 31 Players to the Highlands Golf Course for our Monthly Away Game. This time we played a Stableford format.\n\nOur planned first Tee time of 08:51 was move forward by 30 minutes and thankfully all players were on the course on time to allow us to start without any delays. Everyone got around in 4 1/2 hours on a day with a Blue Sky and some refreshing wind, which made the whole Experience so much better. The course was in great shape and talking to the players after the round it was obvious that everyone was enjoying the day. The Scoring itself was really great and showed that Highlands is a good place for all Handicap groups.\n\n16 players out of 28 in the competition played within the Buffer Zone or better. That was really good scoring.\n\nTodays Winner with 45 points was Christian Friis (his Handicap dropped by 3.6 points), tied for second place with 39 points were Bill Johnson, Peter Brown and Don Young. Tied for third place with 38 points was Stuart Leckie and Peter Haddon (Smiley).\n\nCongratulations to the Winners and a big thank you for all members for a very pleasant day. Sorry but we have no pictures due to broken glasses (poor view).","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0132","type":"game","date":"2014-05-22","venue":"Highlands","heading":"Highlands, 22.05.14","text":"Match Report Highlands","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0130","type":"game","date":"2014-05-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 21.05.14","text":"Today was a special day because one of our members turned 60, Sam Torr, and together with Stuart Duncan who’s Birthday was on May 12, they invited all players for drinks and food after todays round. Sam also requested to play a 2 player Best Ball Stableford format. We had playing in teams 34 members and one member outside the competition (just returned from Australia). We were allowed to go off split Tees which is always very appreciated by the Golf course especially with a bigger group. Sam & Stuart had 2 Mystery prices for the team which predicted before Tee off their final Score and the team with the lowest combined Stableford points on all Par 3, those Mystery prices were not explained before playing so we had a couple of surprised players when they received unexpectedly Baht 1.000. The weather was kind to us, it was partially cloudy with some breeze and therefor the temperature was tolerable. At the 19th hole everybody seem to have a great time (no Wonder free Beer and food) and this point also want to thank Ron Hill for getting up a 3 am and backing a cake for Sam & Stuart. As to the final results: The Winner with a stellar 46 Stableford points are Noi and Keith Taylor, in second place with 45 Stableford points Yung Beece and Joe Albright and three teams tied in third place with 44 Stableford points are Dizzy and Mike Reeve, Harry Nieuwland and Larry Richard, Gary Cooke and Lennart Larsson. The Winners of the Mystery price with their exact prediction are Ram Taylor and Pranee A. Buckley, the Winners of the second Mystery price for the lowest combined Stableford points for all 4 Par 3 are Graham Adams and Jack Cooper. Congratulations to all of todays Winners. Thank you to all members who came out to support our Birthday boys and this great game of Golf. And again, Sam and Stuart, thank you very much for a great day, good company, great generosity and we all wish you both the best and good health for a long time to come.\n\nLennart, Graham A., Jack C., Gary C., Keith, Joe A., Noi, Harry, Yung, Larry, Mike, Dizzy, Pranee and Ram","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0129","type":"game","date":"2014-05-19","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 19.05.14","text":"Under cloudy sky’s golfers headed out for a fun day of golfing at Lanna and as luck would have it the sun came out to make it a nice warm day. The golfing format of the day was a new one for the golfers which numbered 18 two of them were new members. Bob Green from Australia and Ashley Kim from England, welcome to the CMSG. The Golf format was a skins game with a low net prize as well. In the end there were 6 skins won by 6 different golfers each skins was worth 165 bht. Going to Peter Brown, Gary Lyon, Lister Twigden, Allan Gariano, Terry Redding and Keith Freeman. Low net went to John Barrett with a 72 and took home 410 bht. not bad for a day of golfing. Even though it was a different format than what the golfers where use to, all had fun and we’ll be playing it again but not on a monthly paces. Next Monday we’ll be back to Stableford play so come on out and enjoy the fun at Lanna.\n\nKeith, John, Gar, Terry, Lister, Allan\n\nwhat happen to Peter, he left before photo was taken","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0128","type":"game","date":"2014-05-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.05.14,","text":"Another rather warm and humid day, but 22 members made their way out to the Mae Jo Golf Course to battle the elements. Toda y’s format was a Stableford Nassau. 3 – four Ball teed of # 1 and 2 three Ball went of # 10. All players finished in decent time. Ron Hill came over for a refreshment and it was good to see him in good sprits and health, he told us he will be back when the temperature will drop 10 degrees, Joop Schillemans came also to the 19th hole as he is feeling a bit better with his back pain. As for the results: Overall Winner with a supping 41 points was Kim Anderson. Tied for the highest Stableford points on the front was Christian Friis and Lennart Larsson. The back was won with 20 points by Graham Adams. Congratulation to all winners and thanks to all of you to come out and play.\n\nWinners – Christian, Lennart, Graham and Kim\n\nNext Wednesday we have Sam’s 2 man Beast Ball Birthday competition. If you are not yet on the participation list please let us know since it will be difficult to arrange a player in the last minute or on Wednesday morning!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0127","type":"game","date":"2014-05-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.05.14","text":"Today we had 25 players, good but a bit humid weather with nice views on the hills. The format was stableford. On first place, the winner was Lennart with 40 points from the reds. Second came Nigel and Frank shared his third third place with Gary. Well done guys! Please look at the website for the line up next week for Sam’s birthday and the away game at Highlands.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0126","type":"game","date":"2014-05-12","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 12.05.14","text":"On a warm and sunny morning at Lanna 18 CMSG teed off for another good round of golf. A late morning breeze kept it from getting to hot but the scoring was a little on the cooler side with 37 points being the high for the day which was shared by three golfers. Since we only give out three places the money was divided among the three of them. After a quick figuring and looking at the back nine scoring Terry Redding took first place. The Commodore Sr. David Uriwin-Smith taking second, leaving Gary Lyon in third. We would like to welcome back Gary Cooke from Team Ferrari, good to have you back. Next Monday we’ll have a new competition format SKINS so come and join in on the fun.\n\nTerry, Gary, David","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0125","type":"game","date":"2014-05-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 09.05.14","text":"This Friday the numbers were down somewhat but we still had (22) members and (1) guest playing in a “Best Ball” competition. We all teed-off on schedule from both the #1 and #10 tee boxes with everyone completing their respective round in approximately 4 to 4-1/4 hours. In addition, it appears that the polluted air has left us as we played under clear skies coupled with extremely hot sun shine for the 1st nine holes with some light breezes picking up during the 2nd half of our round. Relative to the completion the following were today’s “Best Ball” winners: 1st Place: Frank Schwarz and Jeff Crosthwaite – Net 61 2nd Place: Allan and Joy Gariano – Net 64 3rd Place: Mike and Dizzy Reeve – Net 65 It also should be mentioned that Anton Buys and Gino Wernikoff finished with Net 66 as rumor has it that Gino was driving the ball off the tee similar to Bubba Watson.\n\nAllan & Joy, Frank & Jeff, Dizzy & Mike\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday (May 13, 2014) Stableford – Tee off at 8:08 AM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0124","type":"game","date":"2014-05-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 07.05.14","text":"Today we had 29 players, 27 payed and 1 guest, Khun Nok played her last handicap cart. The weather was fine after a night with some rain, so the course was in excellent condition. We had a stable ford nassau. The overall winner was Dennis Byrne with 42 stable ford points, the front nine was won by Dizzy Reevee with 22 and the back nine by Ram Taylor. Well done lady’s !!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0123","type":"game","date":"2014-05-05","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 05.05.14","text":"There was no golf at Lanna today, WHY you may ask after we were told that it would be sports day price for us even though it was a holiday. Well to make a long st ore short the Lanna manager was over ruled by the Lanna golf Committee and told him he could not give us the sports day price. So that is why golf was canceled at Lanna this Monday. Now for some good news, Maybe? I was told by the office people that the Lanna Manager is trying to get the Lanna Golf Committee to let the CMSG play at Lanna every day at the sports day price (800bt). That would be nice if it comes about for those who likes to play Lanna. Some more Lanna news. From the first of May until the end of June you will be able to play golf at Lanna for 1000bt that includes 18 holes of golf, caddie and cart. Like I said before not bad. Cheers and take care Lanna Captain","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0122","type":"game","date":"2014-05-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 02.05.14","text":"Today we had a record turn out of 31 members and all on time (thanks for that). We had 5 groups teeing off #1 and 3 groups teeing off #10. The course was quiet busy for this time of the year and we had to deal with some slow 4 Balls and 5 balls but all in all we made it around in 4 1/2 hours. We have a recent strong showing of our Ladies which is nice to see. The format today was Stableford and because of the high number of Players we have 4 Winners. Coming in 4th place with a good 36 Stableford points was Dizzy Reeve, in third place with 37 Stableford points Noi Taylor, in second place with 38 Stableford points and in 1st place a super 40 Stableford points was Kim Anderson. Congratulations to all Winners.\n\nToday’s winners: Stuart, Noi, Dizzy,Kim\n\nThe next coming competition in Maejo is on Wednesday (May 6, 2014) for a Stableford Nassau competition – Tee off: 08:08 Am","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0121","type":"game","date":"2014-04-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 30.04.14","text":"Another strong turn-out as (28) members participated this Wednesday at Maejo. Again, the starters allowed us to tee-off from both the #1 and #10 tee boxes subsequently allowing most of our groups to complete their respective rounds under (4-1/2) hours. Some our groups were held up by slow play which was attributed to our own members. It also appears that the heat wave of the last few weeks is ending as we played in hot but more bearable temperatures. Relative to the competition Rob Grootenhuijs took the overhaul honors in our Nassau competition posting a great score of (41) points. We had a 3-way tie for the front nine with Noi Taylor, Pranee Buckley and Anton Buys all scoring (19) points each. The back nine winner was Dennis Byrne who scored (20) points. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nAnton, Noi, Dennis, Pranee, & Rob\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday (May 2, 2104) for a Stableford competition – Tee off : 8:08 AM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0120","type":"game","date":"2014-04-28","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 28.04.14","text":"On a warm sunny morning 15 CMSG and 1 guest played the Lanna 1 & 2 courses in four hours with everyone finishing in a timely manner. A little breeze kept it from getting to hot which made it even nicer. Scoring was good Barry Ochitwa and Gary Lyon both had 37 points to share third, Keith Freeman had 37 points to take second and for the second week in a roll Allan Gariano took first place with 41 points. That should take his handicap down a little. Next Monday is a holiday but it will be golfing as usual at Lanna (sports day prices) and since it’s the first Monday of the month it’ll be stroke competition on the 3 & 1 courses at Lanna so come on out and test your skills in stroke play.\n\nGary, Barry, Keith, Allan","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0118","type":"event","date":"2014-04-25","venue":null,"heading":"Sam Torr 60’s & Stuart Duncan’s Birthday Game","text":"Stuart Duncan will have his Birthday as well soon and therefore joins with Sam to celebrate his Birthday as well.\n\nSam will be celebrating for the CMSG Golfers his 60’s Birthday on Wednesday May 21st. The format will be a 2 player Best Ball Stableford format. Sam & Stuart will provide also the Food and drinks after the game. Additionally there will be a mystery price of Baht 2.000.- handed out by Sam and Stuart as well.\n\nThe best team Stableford points will be counted towards the overall Score, the Team with the highest Stableford points will win the competition. In order to be able to participate in the Mystery price, you have to write down the Gross Score from each team member.\n\nSo please form your teams in time and let us know.\n\nNominated Teams so far:\n\nSam Torr & Frank Schwarz\n\nKen Nalder & Lesley Mullen\n\nJerry Buckley & Ted Taylor\n\nChristian Friis & Gerry Brimacombe\n\nGraham Adams & Jack Cooper\n\nYung Beece & Joe Albright\n\nDizzy & Mike Reeve\n\nNoi & Keith Taylor\n\nHarry Nieuwland & Larry Richard\n\nCraigh Moriss & Nigel Stubbs\n\nDon Bishop & Ian Craig\n\nGary Cooke & Lennart Larsson\n\nAnton Buys & Gino Wernikoff\n\nKim Anderson & Stuart Duncan\n\nRichard Brown & Dennis Byrne\n\nRam Taylor & Pranee Buckley\n\nDao Beece & Prajat Bacchi","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0119","type":"game","date":"2014-04-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 25.04.14","text":"Another great turn-out as we had (25) members and (3) guests participating in a Friday round of golf at Maejo. This (28) person turn out must be close to a record number for a Friday. One reason for this high number is based on Keith Taylor inviting (5) players to join us with his Maejo birthday coupon. We also would like to extend a belated Happy Birthday to Keith. Relative to the golf our groups again teed off both the #1 and #10 tee boxes with most of the groups completing their respective round in a little over (4) hours under extremely hot and sunny conditions. Hopefully in a few weeks the rainy season will start; subsequently cooling down the temperatures to more bearable playing conditions. Today the format was our monthly “Stroke” play wilth Steven Bjorge taking 1st place honors with a net score of 70 (gross 91). Alone in 2nd place today was Ram Taylor finishing with a net score of (71). 3rd place today was shared between Harry Nieuwland and Steve Matcalf both shooting net (72). Congratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nSteve M, Ram, Steven B, & smiling Harry\n\nWe look forwards to seeing everyone next Wednesday ( April 30, 2014 ) for a Stableford Nassau competition: Tee-off 8:08 AM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0117","type":"game","date":"2014-04-24","venue":null,"heading":"Best Ball Royal 24.04.14","text":"Today (24.04.014) all 20 players turned up in time so that we actually start teeing off at 08:30 instead of the scheduled 09:00 am tee time. The course was literally empty and everyone enjoyed the quality of the Fairways, Bunkers and Greens. Everything was just in great shape. The day was really hot and it is getting very humid so that after 3 holes everyone is feeling the current weather. It was very welcome to have the lunch in the Air-conditioned room next to the restaurant. The Service was great (5 waiters just for our group), food was excellent just beer as usual in Club houses were more on the Expensive side.\n\nAs for the results, the Best 2 man better ball team was with a Net 62, Terry Redding & Barry Ochitwa, in second place with a Net 66 was Kieran Savage & Steve Jepson and tied for 3rd place with a net 67 was Stuart Duncan & Kim Anderson and Frank Schwarz & Roscoe Butler.\n\nCongratulation to all teams and especially to the todays Winners (I apologize for not having any pictures to show).\n\nWe will start at 09:00 hours.\n\nThe price is Baht 1.500 for the green fee incl. Caddy.\n\nThe cost for a cart is Baht 800 and can be shared for the same price.\n\nCompetition Rules for Best Ball\n\nBest ball will be played using 2-person teams. Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round, and on each hole the low score – or “best ball” – of the group serves as the team score. The Handicaps will be applied to each Player.\n\nExample: Player A gets a Net Score 5, B gets a Net Score 4, then the team score for that hole is 4, because the low score of the group was 4. Best ball is played as stroke play with the total score added up at the end of the round. All Players must Putt out. The Scores will be used for the Handicap System after the round. The Rules of the R&A apply. Please observe any Local Course Rules.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0116","type":"game","date":"2014-04-23","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 23.04.14","text":"Another hot and sweltering day at Maejo as we had (23) members and (1) guest teeing off for another round of Wednesday golf. At this time we all extend a welcome back to Tom Berger and also a Maejo Welcome to Mike and Dizzy Reeve who will hopefully soon become regulars at Maejo. Regardless of the morning rumors we teed off on both #1 and # 10 tee boxes which thankfully allowed most of the groups to complete their respective round in (4) hours. As far as the results go, after it was announced in error by the captain that the format was Stableford Nassau, it was corrected to Stableford with 1st place finishing in a tie between Michael ( Kuzy) Kuzmich and Mike Reeve both scoring (40) points. 2nd place goes to Noi Taylor with (38) points followed closely behind for 3rd place being shared by Steve Metcalf and Anton Buys both scoring (37) points. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nSteve, Noi, Kuzy, Anton, Mike\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday ( April 25, 2014 ) for our monthly “Stroke” competition – Tee off 8:08 AM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0115","type":"game","date":"2014-04-21","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 21.04.14","text":"After a two week layoff of golf at Lanna 17 golfers took Lanna on once more. The weather was hot and sorry to say golfing was a little slow for some of us. A good pace of play must be maintained so all golfers can finishes in a timely manner. All group must stay up with the group ahead of them. We had one guest and soon to be member playing with the CMSG, Tom Burdeaux from the U.S. He spends about seven months out of the year here and enjoys playing golf in the Chiang Mai area, so the next time you see him say hi. Like I said the weather was hot and a long day of golfing sorry to say I the captain will have to do some adjustment to the prize money next week. As it was Peter Hadden (Smiley) came in third with 37 points. Peter Brown took second with 38 points and I Allan Gariano for a change took first with 39 points. No photos of the winners, like I said it was hot and I just plane forgot to take a photo of them. Next week at Lanna it will be Stableford play once more so come on out for a hot game of golf and good friendship. For information Lanna has a special for next Monday which will be the last Monday for the special . 18 holes of golf, caddy and cart for 1000 Bt. Not bad at all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0114","type":"game","date":"2014-04-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.04.14","text":"This Friday we had (16) members teeing off for another round of golf at Maejo. Everyone arrived on he time, for a change, so subsequently we teed off on schedule off the #1 and #10 tee boxes. Today the temperature reached the 100 degree F (38 C) mark resulting in an extremely hot and sweltering day on the course. Luckily we all completed our respective rounds in approx. (4) hours and proceeded to re-hydrate with liquid refreshments of all forms and type at the Caddy Shack. Today the format was “Match Play against the Course” where in most instances the “Course” won. We did have a few members beating the course as 1st place went to Gerry Brimacombe and Graham Adams both finishing with a great score of +3, 2nd place went to Stuart Duncan and Stuart Leckie both finishing with a score of +1. Hats off to today’s winners.\n\nGraham, Gerry, Stuart D, Stuart L\n\nOur next scheduled match is Wednesday April 23, 2014 where the competition format will be “Stableford” – Tee-off 8:08 am","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0113","type":"game","date":"2014-04-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.04.14","text":"As the “Piss Heads” completed their tournament yesterday we only had (15) members teeing off at Maejo for another Wednesday round of golf. All the Chiang Mai Social Golfers who participated in the “Piss Heads” tournament unanimously agreed that it was an extremely successful and most enjoyable event! Concerning our match today we all played under extremely hot conditions but luckily completed all our respective rounds in approx. (4) hours. Today we had a tie for 1st and 2nd place (Stableford) with Harry Nieuwland and Jeff Crosthwaite coming in first place with (37) points each followed by Gerry Brimacombe and Nigel Stubbs taking 2nd place honors with (36) points. Congratulations goes out to today’s winners.\n\nGerry , Harry, Jeff, Nigel\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday where the format will be “Match Play against the Course” – Tee off 8:08 am","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0112","type":"game","date":"2014-04-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.04.14","text":"Not a bad turn-out this Friday as we had (12) members and (2) guests joining us today at Maejo. The low turn-out is attributed to the annual “Piss Head 2014” tournament that has a scheduled start at Royal Chiang Mai on Saturday morning. Many of our members participate in, and enthusiastically support, this popular tournament. Today’s match was played under extremely hot conditions which is typical for this time of the year as we head into the start of Thailand’s Songkran ( New Year) holiday season. Also, a few of our members were given the standard Songkran blessing by their caddies with cold water being poured down their backs, which today was refreshing to say the least. As for the results Stuart Leckie took overall honors with (35) points with Leslie Mullen and Ken Nalder winning the front nine with (18) points each and Stuart Duncan winning the back nine with (20) points. Congratulations goes out to today’s winners!\n\nLeslie, Stuart D, Stuart L, Ken\n\nWe look forward to seeing all our members for next Wednesdays Nassau Stableford match with another 8:08 tee-off start","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0111","type":"game","date":"2014-04-09","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 09.04.14","text":"Regardless of the hot weather and the smoggy air we had (23) members teeing off at Maejo for another round of Wednesday Golf. Typical for this time of the year course was virtually empty and the starters let us tee off from both the #1 and #10 tee box. As our round progressed it appeared that the temperature was raising exponentially and by the time we completed our rounds it must have been close to 100 degrees F. Today the format was Stableford and taking first place honors with a great score of (40) points was Yung Beece. Second place honors goes to Jerry Buckley posting (38) points followed by Jim Hopkins and Gerry Brimacombe tied for third place with (37) points. Hats off to all of today’s winners.\n\nJim, Yung, Gerry & Jerry\n\nPlease note that based on the expected low turn out for this Friday match the format will be Stableford Nassau\n\nAgain, tee-off is 8:08 – please arrive at least (30) minutes prior to tee-off","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0110","type":"game","date":"2014-04-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.04.14","text":"Another good turn out for a Friday as we had (22) members teeing off at the 8:08 starting time. Today, the Maejo Starter let 2 four-somes tee off the #10 tee box who completed their respective rounds approx. 40 minutes ahead of the remaining (2) three-somes and (2) fours-somes teeing off from tee box #1. The reason for the front nine initially playing slow was that a group of Japanese teed off ahead of us subsequently slowing our play substantially. Concerning the weather, it was again smoggy in addition to being muggy with high humidity coupled with some sunshine. As far as the results, the winners of the Stableford Nassau competition were Larry Richards taking the overall total score with (38) point. The front nine with (20) points went to Craig Morriss and the back nine went to Gerry Brimacombe and Stuart Leckie with (19) points each. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nGerry, Larry, Craig\n\nAlso Larry Richards had great timing as he won on his last day prior to returning to work. We look forward to seeing Larry when he returns.\n\nNext scheduled match is Wednesday April 9th at again 8:08 with a Stableford competition","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0109","type":"game","date":"2014-04-02","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 02.04.14","text":"Another good turn out as we had (24) members participating in a 2-man team best ball. The course was virtually empty but for some reason lately the Maejo starters are requesting that all the groups only tee-off from hole # 1. Again the weather was on the warm and humid side complete with the current smog conditions that we have been experiencing over the past 2-3 weeks. All of our groups teed-off early and most of us completed our rounds in 4 hours. Relative to the match results taking first place honors with a net team stroke score of 62 was Jack Cooper and Lennart Larsson. 2nd place with a score of net 63 went to Frank Schwarz and Craig Morriss and 3rd place honors goes to the team of Stuart Leckie and Steve Bjorge posting a score of 64. Congratulations to all of today’s winning teams.\n\nStuart, Steve, Jack, Lennart, Frank, Craig\n\nAlso please be advised that on May 21, 2014, as per the request of Sam Torr, we will schedule another 2 man best ball match (Stableford) complete with a prize for the closest to the pin on hole 7 coupled with Sam providing our post golf lunch and refreshments. Select/ Form you team now -additional details to follow.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this Friday for a Stableford match – Tee-off 8:08 – Please be at the course and ready to play 30 minutes prior!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0108","type":"game","date":"2014-03-31","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 31.03.14","text":"The weather was warm and the golf was hot at Lanna this Monday. 22 CMSG and 1 guest teed off early once more for a fast round of golf, just over three and a haft hours for the first group. Maybe that was because Frank hits such a long ball we had to run to keep up with him. The format for the day was Stableford play, high front nine points and high back nine points with an overall total points for the eighteen holes. It was good that only one prize can be awarded per person per round, if not Lestar Twigden would have won all three prizes. As it was Lestar took the overall total points for the eighteen holes with 47 points. Way to go Lestar. Gary walker took the front nine with 23 points and John Barrett had 21 points to take the back nine. Congratulation to all the winners.\n\nThere will be no Golf at Lanna for the next two Mondays dues to Thai Holidays. The next CMSG Monday golf game at Lanna will be on the 21st of April. To keep Monday golf going some of the Lanna golfers will be playing at Mezza Nine on Monday the 7th of April, meeting at eight and teeing off at eight thirty. If you are interested in a fun and relaxing game of golf come on out and join us.\n\nTake care and keep the ball in the short grass and dry.\n\nJohn, Lester, Garry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0107","type":"game","date":"2014-03-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.03.14","text":"We had a record turn-out for a Friday match at with (30) members and (1) guest participating in another round of golf at Maejo. As many will remember (2) years ago we would only average between 8-12 golfers on a Friday. Today the conditions were again on the smoggy/pollution side coupled at times with hot sunshine. Also, we all completed our respective rounds in approx. 4 to 4-1/4 hours as a slow group of Chinese tourist held most of the groups up on the final holes.\n\nToday we played a Stableford match with Dennis Byrne taking first place honors by posting a great score of (42) points. 2nd place went to Harry Nieuwland with another great score of (40) points. We had a tie today for 3rd place being shared by Stuart Leckie and Steve Bjorge both coming in with (39) points. Great scores and hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nWe also again like to extend best wishes and a safe return back to Australia to Ric Cameron who will be returning back to work for a 6-7 month period. Also, it was an honor having Gino from the “Hole in One Group” joining us for the first time.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday for a 8:08 tee-off time. Lets have everyone show up a least 30 minutes prior to tee-off!\n\nToday’s winners :Stuart, Harry, Dennis, Steve\n\nMae Jo, 26.03.14\n\nThis Wednesday we had (24) members teeing off for another round of golf at Maejo. Today it appears that the pollution returned, but luckily it was not as bad as during last Friday’s match. Hopefully in the next few days we will get some rain and/or wind to clear up the current smoggy conditions. Also, and as usual for this time of the year, the course was virtually empty and we all completed our respective rounds in 4 to 4-1/4 hours.\n\nThe format today was “Stroke Play” with the following results:\n\nFirst Place: Jack Cooper with a net 69 (gross 79)\n\nSecond Place: Jeff Crosthwaite net 71 (gross 85)\n\nThird Place: Leslie Mullen net 74 (gross 88)\n\nCongratulations goes out to today’s winners!\n\nWe also would like to take this opportunity to extend best wishes to Bart (Harley) Hendricks who is returning to the USA for a few months. We all look forward to his return next Fall.\n\nIn closing, we look forward to seeing all the members this coming Friday for a Stableford competition with a 7:52 tee-off time.\n\nToday’s Winners\n\nJeff, Jack, Leslie\n\nMisc: Ruling notification\n\nThere was a question on the ruling caused by a practice swing from Joop. A few leaves came down and Ken Nalder gave him a penalty (Rule 13-2). Barry Rhodes wrote about it : “The acid test for me is whether the fact that leaves have been removed from the area of intended swing by a practice swing, or swings, has lessened the distraction that the player will experience when they make their actual stroke. I suggest that this is not usually the case and therefore knocking down a small number of leaves does not incur a penalty in most instances. (Decision 13-2/22) Of course, where any part of a branch has been knocked down then the reverse is probably true, as even the removal of a small branch is likely to reduce the distraction caused to the player.\n\nStrokeplay – 26.03.2014 – Mae Jo Stroke","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0106","type":"game","date":"2014-03-24","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 24.03.14","text":"Fifteen hardy CMSG and three guest, which are now new members of the CMSG took on the Lanna’s number 1 & 2 golf courses. Getting off a little early once more all golfer where able to get around in just about four and a half hour. The weather was warm but with the help of a little breeze it was good golfing weather. The competition of the day was Stableford play. Scoring was good Kim Stogner was high golfer with 43 points but sorry to say he didn’t get into the competition so that other could win so he said. After a recount of the points there will be an adjustment of prize money next week. No winners wont change just the order of them. Darrell Pinney had 40 points to take first place, Lester Twigden was in with 39 points to take second. Gary Lyon and Mike Reeve both had 38 points for third. Congratulation to all winners.\n\nAs I had mention before we have three new members. Julian Wing, Nigel Stubbs and Richard Massey all from England. I’m not sure if that is good or not but welcome to the CMSG and let us all welcome them to our golf society when we see them next.\n\nAt this time I would like to thank Gary Lyon for doing a great job as Captain while I was gone. Thank You Gary.\n\nNext weeks format at Lanna on the 31st will be Stableford play once more. Points will be awarded for high front nine, high back nine and for overall high points so come on out and see how high you can score.\n\nDarrell, Gary, Lester, Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0105","type":"game","date":"2014-03-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 21.03.14","text":"After the “International Tournament” yesterday (11) Die hard members showed up for another round of golf at Mae Jo. Again, the course was virtually empty of players and we all completed the first nine holes under (2) hours but then our groups caught up with a group of 4-somes on the back nine that slowed our play down substantially, resulting in taking a little over (4) hours to complete our round. In addition, the air quality was the worst we encountered this year as the sun never broke thru the haze and smoke that filled the air.\n\nBased on the number of players we postponed the “Switch Format” to a Stableford Nassau with first place honors going to Stuart Macfarlane scoring (36) points. We had a tie for the front nine honors being shared by Jimmy Catterson and Bart Hendricks both posting (19) points each. We also had a tie for the back nine holes with Harry Nieuwland and Ric Cameron both having (20) points each. Not a bad day as we almost had as many winners as losers today. Congratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nBart, Ric, Stuart, Harry, Jimmy\n\nWe look forward to seeing all the members next Wednesday (March 26, 2014) for our monthly “Medal” competition with a scheduled tee-off at 7:52 AM.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0104","type":"game","date":"2014-03-20","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Doi Inthanon, 20.03.14","text":"For details go to International Report.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0103","type":"game","date":"2014-03-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 19.03.14","text":"This Wednesday we only had (11) members and (2) guests teeing off at Maejo. Possibly, a combination of the early tee-off time, smoggy/polluted air quality, and the next day scheduled “International Scramble” all contributed to this low turn-out. Regardless of the numbers we all teed-off on schedule and completed our respective round in approx. (4) hours.\n\nRelative to the golf results Larry Richards took 1st place honors scoring (18) points on both the front and back nine for a total of (36) points. In 2nd place we had a tie between Ken Nalder and Bart Hendricks both scoring (34) points. Last but not least, in 3rd place was Ric Cameron posting (33) stableford points. Hats off to all of today’s winners.\n\nWe also would like to take this opportunity to extend a warn welcome to Michael (Kuzie) Kuzmich who submitted his first card today as our newest member.\n\nLarry , Ric, Ken\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for our annual “International” tournament at Doi Inthanon with a scheduled tee-off at 8:30 AM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0102","type":"game","date":"2014-03-17","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 17.03.14","text":"A social event happened at Lanna on Monday when the regulars were joined by a group of Gymkana Friends for the day. Also we had a rare visit from Committee member Christian and an always welcome visit by gimpy Ted Taylor. The Gymkana group judging from the positive remarks enjoyed the course and said they would be back for more punishment and possible membership.\n\nOn the course the days honours went to Smiley Haddon with 40 points and second place to Lester with 38 and third to acting Captain Gary with 37.\n\nNext week Captain Gariano will be back see you then.\n\nGary, Peter (Smiley) and Lester","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0101","type":"game","date":"2014-03-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 14.03.14","text":"Today we only had (14) members teeing off for another round of Friday golf at Maejo. The weather was on the warm side today and also based on the limited to zero visibility of the surrounding mountains it appears we are entering the smoky/pollution time of the year. In addition, the low season is upon us as the course was virtually empty today and most of our groups completed their respective rounds in approx. (4) hours with (1) group, for unknown reasons, finishing in 4-1/2 hours.\n\nRelative to today’s Nassau competition Stuart Duncan took 1st place honors with (40) stableford points. As Stuart reported “his golf lessons are starting to pay dividends”. The front nine winner today with (24) points was Gerry Brimacombe and the back nine winner was Jack Kuzina with (22) points winning by default as Stuart the overall winner posted a higher score (23).\n\nAlso, in my previous match report I forgot to extend a warm welcome back to Dennis Byrne who just returned after a (5) month period. Nice to see you back and joining us again Dennis! Also, Gordon Langtry will be returning back to Canada in a few days and we all extend best wishes to Gordon and his family for a safe journey back home and we all look forward to his return in a few months.\n\nAs usual, we look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday for an early tee-off time of 7:00 AM\n\nJack – Stuart – Gerry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0100","type":"game","date":"2014-03-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, 12.03.14","text":"Today we had (23) members and (1) guest teeing off for another round of golf at Maejo. Today the format was a 2-man team scramble and with everyone showing up on time we had somewhat of a smooth and orderly start off both the front and back nine holes. Again, the weather was cool in the morning and, as usual, heating up as our round progressed on a virtually empty course resulting in all our groups finishing just under (4) hours.\n\nThe winning teams today were:\n\n1st place – Frank Schwarz and Dennis Byrne playing off a handicap of (12) finishing with a net (64).\n\n2nd place – Jim Hopkins and Steve Bjorge playing off a a handicap of (11) and posting a net score of (66).\n\n3rd place – Yung Beece and Joop Schillemans playing of a handicap of (10) finishing with a net (68).\n\nCongratulations goes out to all of today’s winning teams!\n\nWe look forward to all the members teeing off again this coming Friday at 8:00 where the format will be Stableford – Nassau.\n\nYung, Joop, Frank , Dennis, Jim , Steve","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0099","type":"game","date":"2014-03-10","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 10.03.14","text":"With 20 members being in time the first group left the first Tee 10 minutes before the scheduled tee of time. The weather was excellent and the temperature was cool during most of the round. The order of play was today low to high Handicap and everyone made it around the Course in about 4 1/2 hours. There was only a Five Ball in front until the 9th green and than they continued onto the Race track. At hole 19 it was obvious that everyone had a great time as the scoring was good. I like to mention that the greens were rolling with consistent speed and even holding approach shots from 160 Yards in. The fairways are very hard but they upside is that you get another 20 to 30 Yards more roll.\n\nIt is worth mentioning that David Stevens had a front nine Gross 45 for 25 Stableford points. His back nine however yielded a much lower result which was very unfortunate for his great start and than the overall points.\n\nAs to the Winners, for a 4 way tie on 2nd place: Gerry Brimacombe, Mike Mason, Lester Twigden and Hiro Namekawa with 36 points. Three tied for 1st place: John Barrett, Natee Chantaravirod and Barry Ochitwa. Congratulations to todays Winners. Next Monday we will have a Stableford competition.\n\nJohn, Natee & Barry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0098","type":"game","date":"2014-03-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.03.14","text":"Today we had (16) members and (1) guest teeing off at Maejo for a Stableford competition. As usual the weather was great but today the course played somewhat on the slow side as most of our groups were held up at times but we still managed to complete our rounds under 4-1/2 hours.\n\nToday’s first place winner was Jimmy Catterson posting a great score of (43) points. It should be noted that on the last hole Jim hit the wrong ball in error and was penalized (2) strokes. Who knows what his score would have been if not for this penalty. 2nd place today goes to Ted Taylor posting another great score of (42) points. Ted was sitting in the winners seat until Jimmy’s card was tallied. Last but not least 3rd place goes to Gerry Brimacombe posting a respectable score of (37) points. Hats off to today’s winners!\n\nJim, Gerry & Ted\n\nWe look forward to seeing all our members next Wednesday March 12, 2014 with a new scheduled tee-off time of 8:00 AM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0097","type":"game","date":"2014-03-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 05.03.14","text":"On our first Wednesday match at Maejo 20 members consisting of (5 teams) arrived early to participate in “Harry’s Orange Ball Birthday Celebration”. The weather again was perfect for golf and we all completed our respective rounds under 4-1/2 hours. As noted, the low season has officially arrived resulting in faster play. Today we had (3) teams starting on hole number 1 and (2) teams starting on hole number 10. The start of the match went as smooth as silk but for some unknown reasons the teams starting on the back nine were under the impression that we were using a Stableford format where a Net format for scoring was in place (as clearly stated on the instructions available for all members prior to the start). Regardless, of the mix up the results remained the same for the winning teams. Also, it should be noted that the majority of players enjoyed the Orange Ball format with minimal complaints recorded. Lastly, everyone enjoyed the lunch and beer that was provided by Harry and thanks goes out to Harry for this festive occasion and again Happy Birthday, Harry.\n\nThe winning teams are as follows:\n\nFirst Place ( 132 total strokes ) team of Tom Rowand, Craig Morriss, Yung Beece, and Lesley Mullen\n\nSecond Place ( 133 total strokes ) team of Jim Hopkins, Steven Bjorge, Ted Taylor, and Stuart Duncan\n\nThird Place ( 139 total strokes) team of Jack Cooper, Stuart Leckie, Steve Metcalf, Ric Cameron\n\nCongratulations to all of today’s winners!\n\nCraig, Thomas,Lesley,Yung, Harry, Stuart D., Jim, Steven, Ted, Ric, Steve, Jack C.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0096","type":"game","date":"2014-03-03","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 03.03.14","text":"On Monday morning 17 members a guest and new member Natee Chantaravirod played a stroke competition on courses 3 & 1. The absence of our winter visitors was happily noted and except for the last group the round was completed in good time.\n\nHaving an exceptional round David Stephens took the honours with a net 68 and was closely followed by Keith Freeman with a net 71 and Mike Reeve with a net 72. It should be noted that Mike only beat Dizzy by a hair of his beard as she was a close fourth with a net 73.\n\nKeith Freeman, David, Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0095","type":"game","date":"2014-02-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.02.14","text":"Today we had (21) members teeing off at Maejo on another great day for golf. All our groups teed off on schedule thanks to everyone being at the course on time. It appears that the high season is finally winding down as all our groups completed their respective rounds under 4-1/4 hours. Hopefully, in the coming weeks we will be back to completing our rounds in 4 hours. Relative to today’s results in our Stableford competition Stuart Leckie took first place honors scoring (40) points. Coming in 2nd place was Ric Cameron with (36) points followed with a 4-way tie for 3rd place being shared by Jack Cooper, Ken Nalder, Jim Catterson, and Jim Hopkins all posting a score of (35) points. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nOur next scheduled round at Maejo will next Wednesday ( March 5th) which officially changes our Tuesday’s rounds to Wednesday. Also, please note that our tee-off time is for 7:20 am. In addition, the format will be a 4-man team “Orange” ball challenge celebrating Harry Niewland’s birthday where Harry will be picking up the tab of our post golf match lunch and beer gathering. Again, lets everyone make a effort to arrive in plenty of time prior to the 7:20 tee-off so that final instructions and rules for the “Orange” ball format can be reviewed.\n\nStuart, Ric, Ken, Jack, Jim, Jimmy","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0094","type":"game","date":"2014-02-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 25.02.14","text":"On a cool beautiful February morning in Chiang Mai, 23 members and 1 guest enjoyed a lovely day of golf at the Mae Jo Golf Resort and Spa. We played un-impended by the dwindling numbers of tour groups who arrived after we teed-off. The starters ensured that we enjoyed a steady pace of play – many thanks to Khun Na, Khun Tum, and Khun Noi for this.\n\nThe competition format was the monthly medal (stroke play) applying the course playing handicap to compete for low net in Division A (0 to 19 handicap), and Division B (20+ handicap), organized by Jim Hopkins standing in for Captain Jack Kuzina who is still back at work in England.\n\nThe following were today’s winners:\n\nDivision A: (0 – 19 course playing handicap)\n\nFirst Place: Jeff Crosthwaite, shot a gross 81 for an amazing net 65 – brilliant golf Jeff! Welcome back to your impressive level of high performance that will entitle you to the significant reduction in handicap that you and we have been anticipating. Jeff’s excellent round was also acknowledged as the Low Gross score of the day.\n\nSecond Place: Paul Hubbard, shot a gross 88 for a net score of 69. Paul continues on his relentless reduction of handicap due to incremental improvement in his performance over the past few weeks. His ball-striking was superb; unfortunately, he left at least 5 or 6 putts out there on the greens, or he would have challenged Jeff for first place low net honours. Paul is a force to be reckoned with in the future.\n\nDivision B: (20 – 32 course playing handicap)\n\nFirst Place: Craig Morris shot a net 72 to meet his handicap. Well done Craig.\n\nSecond Place: We had a three-way tie for second place at net 76. On the countback, Steve Bjorge and Lennart lost out to Joop’s par 3 on hole no. 17.\n\nEveryone enjoyed the great weather, the course, the friendship, and the luncheon afterwards. We are truly fortunate to have the opportunity to enjoy such a fun and rewarding experience of social golf together as we had today.\n\nThanks to everyone for making the whole experience so enjoyable for all of us.\n\nTodays’ Winners: Paul, Jeff, Craig, and Joop","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0093","type":"game","date":"2014-02-24","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 24.02.14","text":"Roscoe Butler led the field at Lanna on Monday with 38 Stableford points. Dizzy Reeve would have taken second with 37 points had she entered the competition but second place went to Mark Morris with 35 points. Third place was secured by David Stephens who finished with 33 points.\n\nCaptain Allan will be away next Monday but feel free to join the group for the monthly stroke competition.\n\nThe Committee wants to thank Gary Lyon to stand in for Captain Allan’s absence.\n\nStephen, Roscoe, Mark","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0092","type":"game","date":"2014-02-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 21.02.14","text":"Under a cloudy sky with a light breeze, 22 members and 2 guests enjoyed golf on somewhat soggy fairways due to over-watering. The large tour groups are beginning slow down now and the pace of play is beginning to pick up.\n\nThe competition format was Stableford, organized by Jim Hopkins standing in for Captain Jack Kuzina who is still back at work in England for a few weeks.\n\nFour of our members came in with good numbers of points today. The following were today’s winners:\n\nFirst Place: Tom Rowand, scoring an amazing 44 points – brilliant golf Tom!\n\nSecond Place: Ted Taylor, scoring a very respectable 40 points – finally back in form after a year of recuperating from the hip replacement. Good to see you game is back Teddy.\n\nThird Place (Tie): Young Jimmy Catterson with 36 points – following his 25 point front nine on Tuesday.\n\nGraham Adams with 36 points from a very steady round.\n\nCongratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nThe shot of the day was Young Jimmy’s trick shot on no. 14 – bouncing off the red clay basin to end up on the green, thereby winning the Caddy Hole! For those who missed it, ask him to do it again – it’s a neat trick!\n\nEnjoy your weekend; we’ll see you on Tuesday for our Monthly Medal competition.\n\nToday’s winners: Tom, Ted, Graham, Jimmy","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0091","type":"game","date":"2014-02-20","venue":"Royal Chiang Mai","heading":"Royal Chiang Mai 20.02.14","text":"In a last minute change agreed by everyone, 8 Members made their way to the Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort. We had confirmed 2 Tee times for a price of Baht 1.500 including Caddies. Jim Hopkins and Frank Schwarz arrived first and were asked to pay Baht 2.700 for 18 holes including Caddie fee. After a verification with the office we were told that indeed the promotion which was confirmed to us 4 days earlier was canceled. I am sure the office saw the disappointment and anger in our faces and picked up the phone to call the Marketing Director who did advise us of the promotion. And luckily for us the communication was honored and we can proudly say that we are the only ones to have played the course for Baht 1.500 today.\n\nAs for the playing, the course was in great shape and it was fun to hit onto the greens and see the Ball stop, additionally had rather straight putts most of the time with true and consistent running greens. It would be great if the office would be as consistent. It would be a hard to beat Golf course in Chiang Mai. Before we started Bart made the suggestion to have the Par 3, 17th hole as a hole to win Baht 50 from each player (additionally to the Baht 100) for the closest to the pin and everyone agreed. This was won by Ian Craig who put his Tee shot at around 15 feet from the pin.\n\nAs for the Scoring; In third place (no money) was Paul Hubbard with 36 points, in second place Stuart Leckie with 37 points and in first place Steven Bjorge with a great Score of 39 points. Congratulation to the Winners and a thank you Paul, Jim, Don, Stuart, Ian, Steven and Bart to come out today.\n\nDate: 20.02.14\n\nTee Time: 08:01 am\n\nLocation: Royal Chiang Mai\n\nFormat: Stableford\n\nThe Green fee incl. Caddy is Baht 1.500, Cart alone Baht 600, Cart shared Baht 500 each.\n\nToday (18.02.14) all players on the list below agreed to change the location to the Royal Chiang Mai Golf Course.\n\nParticipants:\n\nFrank Schwarz\n\nDon Bishop\n\nBart Hendricks\n\nPaul Hubbard\n\nStuart Leckie\n\nJim Hopkins\n\nSteve Bjorge\n\nIan Craig","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0090","type":"game","date":"2014-02-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 18.02.14","text":"On a beautiful cool morning, 25 members and a guest, John Laidley, enjoyed themselves with a good pace of play for the high season, starting off holes no. 1 and no. 10.The competition format was Stableford Nassau, organized by Jim Hopkins standing in for Captain Jack Kuzina who is back at work in England for a few weeks.\n\nThe following were today’s winners:\n\nFront Nine: Young Jimmy Catterson, scoring 25 points\n\nBack Nine: Sam Torr, scoring 22 points\n\nOverall: Joop Schillemans, with 39 points\n\nCongratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nBon voyage to Geoff Garrett, heading back down to New Zealand for the winter.\n\nJoop, Sam and Jimmy\n\nLanna, 17.02.14\n\nAnother fine day of golfing at Lanna, the weather was nice and warm with a little breeze to keep it from getting to hot. 18 Social Golfers and 1 guest played a fun round of golf. The course was on the dry side most golfers got a little more roll out of their golf shots. 16 golfers joined in the two person best ball Stableford competition making for an interesting round of golf. Most teams scored in the forties, with a three way tie for third place (41 points). Because of the tie it was decided that only a prize for first and second place would be awarded. The team of Mike Reeve and Ric Cameron took first place with 45 points with Gordon Langtry and Peter Hubbard (Smiley) with 43 points to take second. Congratulation to all golfers.\n\nI’ll be going back to the States this week for a month and Gary Lyon will be acting captain so take it easy on him. When I get back I’ll have a new competition game to play, which we’ll talk about before putting it into the golf schedule.\n\nTo all the Social golfers keep the ball in the short grass most of all have fun.\n\nNext Mondays golf game at Lanna will be a normal Stableford format.\n\nRic, Smily, Gordon and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0089","type":"game","date":"2014-02-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 14.02.14","text":"Another great Friday of golf with (21) members teeing off on a warm morning. We all teed off on schedule with most completing their respective round in 4-1/2 hours. Today’s competition was Stableford with 1st place honors going to Jim Hopkins and Jeff Crosthwaite both posting a respectable score of (38) points. We also had a tie for 2nd place being shared by Ric Cameron and Ted Taylor scoring (37) points each. 3rd place was another tie with Harry Nieuwland and Paul Hubbard posting (35) point apiece. Kudos goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nNothing out of the ordinary today other than we were most fortunate that the Chiang Mai golf club and restaurant was open on this holiday serving both food and the required beer. Also don’t forget to submit your (4) man team for the “Harry Orange Ball” birthday celebration where lunch and drinks will be provided by Harry.\n\nIn closing we look forward to seeing everyone next Tuesday for a 7:12 tee-off. Let’s all make a better effort to be at the course by 6:45 am at the latest!\n\nToday’s winners: Ric, Jim, Jeff, & Ted","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0087","type":"event","date":"2014-02-11","venue":null,"heading":"The International 2014","text":"Thursday March 20, 2014\n\n52 Members made their way out to the Doi Inthanon Golf Course to play for the “International” Trophy in a 4 player Texas Scramble format. With few exceptions all members arrived in time and the Tournament started as scheduled at 08:30 hours on Tee # 1 and Tee # 10. It was sunny, very smokey and hot. But the Course was in great shape, the Pin placements where is rather tough positions and the reason was that the day before a Chang Amateur Event was held on the course.\n\nAll 13 teams made their way around in an acceptable time, we can certainly see that the high season is coming to an end and soon we have the Golf Courses to ourself again.\n\nAfter the round everyone seemed to enjoy the day and a lot of laughs could be heard and of course the tails of what would have happened if I would have made that Putt or that chip. All in all the Scoring was very good, with the exception of the Winning team 12 teams posted scores with only 4 strokes a part.\n\nWe again want to extend our Happy Birthday Wishes to Ram Taylor.\n\nWe had on all par 3 Holes a price for Closest to the Pin and the Winner are:\n\nHole # 4: Jerry Buckley 19′ 3″\n\nHole # 7: Robbo 5′ 1″\n\nHole # 12: Ted Taylor 9′ 5″\n\nHole # 16: Mike Reeve 7′ 5″\n\nThe Results:\n\nIn third place Winners were the “Australian” Team (Garry Walker, Dave Robertson, Graham Best, Ric Cameron) with a net 61. In second place in a three way tie, Team “Thailand” (Pranee Buckley, Ram Taylor, Doi Beece, Prajat Bacci), Team “Netherlands” (Harry Nieuwland, Bartho Postma, Joop Schillemans, Anton Buys) and Team “Outcasts” (Frank Schwarz, Corky Wood, Yui Schwarz, Ben Faipong) with a net of 60.\n\nThe Winning Team “Multi National” (Mike Reeve, Mike Mason, Dizzy Reeve, John Barrett) came in with a net 56.\n\nCongratulations to all winning Teams and a big thank you to all participating members for making it a great day for Golf.\n\nRic, Robbo, Garry, Graham\n\nAnton, Ram, Harry, Joop, Dao, Corky, Pranee, Bartho, Pung, Frank, Ben, Yui\n\nMike R., Mike M. Dizzy, John","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0088","type":"game","date":"2014-02-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 11.02.14","text":"This Tuesday we had (25) members teeing off for another round of golf at Maejo. Initially we had (6) foursomes but as standard practice (1) member arrived late throwing a monkey wrench into the pairings. So be it, we all had a another great round of golf under perfect weather conditions. Today the course played on the slow side but we all managed to complete our respective rounds in 4-1/2 hours which is typical for this time of the year.\n\nRelative to the Stableford Nassau results Ron Hill tool first place honors posting a blistering score of (45) points. The front nine winner was Stuart Duncan with 25 points and the back nine winner was Mike scoring (21) points. It should be noted that Paul Hubbard posted a great score of (40) points but did not qualify for any of the prizes. Congratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nStuart, Ron, Mike\n\nAs announced at today’s luncheon don’t forget to form your (4-man) team for Harry’s Orange Ball birthday celebration on Wednesday March 5, 2014. As reported Harry will buy lunch and beer after the match.\n\nIn addition, please note that next Tuesday’s (February 18, 2014) format has been changed from the 3 man/4 man scramble to a Stableford format.\n\nIn closing we look forward to seeing everyone this Friday at 6:45 am with a tee-off time of 7:12. Be there be square!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0086","type":"game","date":"2014-02-10","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 10.02.14","text":"Once again the weather was great at Lanna, cool to start with but warming up as the morning went on. Nineteen golfers showed up for a Stableford competition. Prize here awarded for the highest points on the front and back nine with the top prize going to the overall total points of the round. Roscoe Butler took the front nine with 23 points but left early and said to give any prize he might win to the next highest player which was Noi Taylor with 22 points. Thank You Roscoe and welcome back and I’m sure Noi thanks you too. The highest points for the back nine went to Barry Ochitwa with 19 points. The overall points for the round went to Darrell Pinney with 38 points but sorry to say he forgot to get into the competition so David U-Smith stepped up and took the overall high points with 37 points. Congratulation to all the winners.\n\nNext week competition at Lanna will be a Stableford two person best ball, team makeup will be by random draw. See you all at Lanna for good golfing and a fun time.\n\nSorry no photos this week, seems to be an error between the camera and computer, why , your guess is as good as mine.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0085","type":"game","date":"2014-02-07","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 07.02.14","text":"Again another cool morning that quickly warmed up making it a perfect golf day. Today we had (24 members – 12 teams) competing in a Greensome alternate shot format. This format received mixed reviews ranging from “I hope we play this only once a year”, “I like the format”, to “I am paying for a full 18-hole round of golf and only getting 1/2 the swings”. Based on these reviews the Greensome format will be scheduled on a limited basis if at all. Relative to today’s winners taking 1st place honors was the team of Paul Hubbard and Thomas Roland posting a net score of 70 ( gross 91). We had a 4-way tie for 2nd place being shared by the team of Leslie Mullen and Ken Nalder, Jack Cooper and Bart Hendricks, Ric Cameron and Craig Morriss, & Jeff Crosthwaite and Calvin Davis all posting a score of net 71. 3rd place went to the team of Frank Schwarz and Lennart Larssen with a score of 73 net. Based on the results the team of Paul and Thomas with the mid range handicap (both members in the low 20’s handicap) must of ham and egged it as they came in 1st place. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nSpecial thanks to Frank and Jim Hopkins for coordinating the lunch awards.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone again next Tuesday for a Stableford competition\n\nFrank, Lennart, Ric, Craig, Paul, Lesley, Tom, Ken, Calvin, Jack & Bart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0084","type":"game","date":"2014-02-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 04.02.14","text":"It appears that the weather cannot make up its mind as we returned to another cold morning for a 7:12 scheduled tee-off at Maejo. The greens initially were covered with moisture resulting in slow greens with rooster-tail style puts but as the day progressed it became much warmer with all the greens firming up and back to normal speeds. Today we had (23) members and (1) guests playing in a Stableford competition. Today’s guest was the distinguished ( at times that is) and past captain Scott Lumsden. It was nice to see Scott again as he has returned from the UK to spend month’s vacation back in Northern Thailand. Also, it was nice to see for a change that all members showed up on time!\n\nThe following were today’s winners:\n\nFirst Place: Stuart Leckie and Geoff Garrett both scoring (37) points\n\nSecond Place: Frank Schwarz , Paul Hubbart , & Don Bishop all posting (35) points\n\nThird Place: Craig Morriss and Calvin Davis with (34) points each\n\nCongratulations goes out to all of today’s winners!\n\nGeoff , Frank, Stuart, Paul, Craig, Calvin ( less Don Bishop)\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone this coming Friday for our “Alternate 2-man team competition”. Tee off again at 7:12","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0083","type":"game","date":"2014-02-03","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 03.02.14","text":"Thirteen hardy golfers took on the number three courses at Lanna known as the DREADED Race Track Course, along with the number one courses in stroke play competition. I’m sure some golfers stayed home to watch the Super Bowl, but don’t know why when the weather was warm and great for golfing. Maybe a little slow because of the high season snow birds but we all made it around and back to the club house for food and drinks.\n\nIn stock play competition golfers hope to be on the top of their game and it did in some of the golfers today. You might say it was a family affair with Mike Reeve taking first place with a net 70. Lister Twigden and Dizzy Reeve both tried with net 71 but Lister took second on count b1ack.\n\nNext week at Lanna we’ll be back on the 1 & 2 courses for a stableford competition. Prize format will be for high stableford points on the front nine and high stableford points on the back nine and one for overall total points. One prize per person. So come on out and enjoy good golfing at Lanna.\n\nMike, Lester, Dizzy","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0082","type":"game","date":"2014-01-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 31.01.14","text":"It appears the weather is finally starting to warm up as few of our members wore any jumpers/jackets at the start of play. Today we had our first “Match Play Against the Course”, which was originally recommended by Lesley Mullen, and upon completion received approval from all the members participating today. First place resulted in a 3-way tie being shared by Frank Schwarz, Jeff Crosthwaite and Calvin Davis all posting a score of “+1”. Alone in 2nd place was Bart Hendricks with score of “0”. Third place was shared by Geoff Garrett, Craig Morriss, & Stuart Leckie all posting a “-1” score.\n\nHats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nToday was the first implementation day of members not having a valid excuse for not showing up at the luncheon that results in relinquishing their respective winnings to the next player in-line. Sorry to report that Calvin Davis forfeited his prize for not attending lunch without an acceptable reason or excuse.\n\nFor clarification the following are acceptable reasons/excuses where members will not lose their prize money:\n\nA) Doctor’s appointment – member or member’s family\n\nB) Attend school function for children and/or pick up child from school\n\nC) or any reasonable request not covered above – but must be given to the captain prior to tee-off\n\nNon Acceptable reasons:\n\n1) Have to take photos of my fence\n\n2) Have to go shopping with my partner\n\n3) Don’t like food menu at the “Caddy Shack”\n\n4) Not that hungry\n\n5) Have to get a hair cut\n\n6) Really don’t enjoy the company of most of the other members\n\nStuart, Frank, Craig, Geoff, Bart, Jeff\n\nLook forward to seeing everyone next Tuesday with a scheduled Tee-off time of 7:12 AM.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0081","type":"game","date":"2014-01-28","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 28.01.14","text":"On another chilly morning we had (26) members teeing off for our monthly “Medal” competition at Maejo. The starter ( Tum ) had all our groups teeing off the 10th tee box. Subsequently, when our (2) three-somes and (5) four-somes made the turn no other groups were present on the 1st tee-box resulting in not slowing our pace of play. All in all most of our groups completed their respective round under 4-1/2 hours.\n\nRelative to the results Frank Schwarz playing in flight A took the low gross honors posting a score of 82. In flight B Jim Hopkins took the honors in which he came in with a gross score of 97 strokes. Both players shooting a little over their handicap. Today’s net winners were Jeff Crosthwaite in flight A coming in with a net score of 70 and Thomas Rowand playing in flight B shooting a net score of 68. Hats off to all of today’s winners.\n\nFor clarification purposes it was unanimously approved that all future winner’s must be present during the lunch/drinking function to receive their prize money winning. If not present, then the winnings we be awarded to the next players in line. Further discussions and input is welcome.\n\nAlso for clarification purposes I was amiss in posting the revised rules of “Medal” play in that there would be no awards category for “Low Gross” scores in any flight groupings. I did announce prior to teeing off the gross winner would receive their initial 100 baht back but again now realize numerous members did not hear this announcement. Based on the this please be advised that for all future “Medal” matches will be based solely on “Net” results with awarding prizes to the top (2) finishers within each flight. I apologize to all those who were offended with this change.\n\nContinuing please also note that we will not be using a count-back process to break a tie in the advent that we have multiple winners with the same score. In my limited opinion the count-back method favors the lower handicap golfer that I deem to be unfair.\n\nIn closing, we look forward to seeing every one this coming Friday as the format will be match play against the course. Please read the format if you require additional clarification. Also our scheduled starting time is 7:12 AM so lets all be there (30) minutes prior.\n\nNo photo today as again I was amiss in rounding up the culprits (sorry I meant winners!)","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0080","type":"game","date":"2014-01-27","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, 27.01.14","text":"Another great day at Lanna the weather was just right for golfing. Little slow but we all manage to get done in a timely manner. We had 12 members and three guest or should we say future new members once they get back to Chiang Mai in March. Mr. Doi had a good round and posted 41 points to take first place. Smiley came in second with 36 in points. Gary Lyon took ll be playing the 3 &1 courses at Lanna which will be metal play.\n\nSo come on out with you’re A game in hand.\n\nWinners Smiley, Doi, Gary","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0079","type":"game","date":"2014-01-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 24.01.14","text":"After a enjoyable round of golf at the previous day away match at Mae Moh we had (17) members and (4) guests teeing off for another Friday round of golf at Maejo at an extremely early tee-off time of 6:48 AM. Lucky for some of our members the starter made an error where as the actual tee-off time was 7:12 and not the published time of 6:48 AM. Again, we thank those members who showed up approx. 15 minutes after the scheduled tee time so that all the initial pairing were thrown out the window to accommodate all the late arrivals.\n\nRegardless of the pandemonium at the start we all happily teed off on an extremely cold morning and we completed our respective rounds in a little over (4) hours which is most acceptable for this time of the year.\n\nRelative to the winners of the Stableford Nassau competition Jeff Crosthwaite took overall honors posting an impressive score of (42) points. Good work Jeff in that his handicap is rapidly going down to where he is used to playing. We had a tie for the front nine holes with (21) points being shared by Ken Nader and Joop Schillemans. The back nine was won by Harry Nieuwland with (24) points. Hats off to all of today’s winners!\n\nNext Tuesdays ( February 28, 2013) Maejo Match is scheduled for a tee-off time of 7:04 AM.\n\nThe winners : Joop, Harry, Ken & Jeff\n\nWe all look forward to seeing you next Tuesday for the monthly medal competition.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0077","type":"game","date":"2014-01-23","venue":"Mae Moh","heading":"Mae Moh, 23.01.14","text":"Today we played a 2 man Best Ball format. For our first Away Game in 2014 we had a great turnout of 44 players who made their way to the Mae Moh Golf Course past Lampang. We have visited this course the last time in January 2013 and it was at that time under reconstruction of various greens. Now this process was finished and the course played as before. The conditions were excellent and it was fun to play. Looking at the score some must have played a different course. It was pleasure to see that everyone had a great time, the atmosphere after the game at the Club House was very good.\n\nAs to the Winners, we had a 4 teams tie for third place with a stunning Net Score of 62: Noi Taylor & Pranee A. Buckley, Garry Walker & Darrell Pinney, Ron Hill & Jim Catterson, Keith Taylor & John Noyes. In second place with a Nest Score 61 the team Jerry Buckley & Don Bishop.\n\nSpecial mentioning goes to David Stephens who shot a Net Score of 60 and with the help of his partner Graham Adams they came in first place with a Net Score 59.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0078","type":"game","date":"2014-01-23","venue":"Mae Moh","heading":"Best Ball Mae Moh 23.01.14","text":"Tee off 09:00 am- Format 2 Ball Best Ball teams – Green Fee & Caddy Baht 700, Golf Cart Baht 600 (can be shared).\n\nCompetition Rules for BEST BALL\n\nBest Ball will be played using 2-person teams. Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round, and on each hole the low score – or “best ball” – of the group serves as the team score. The Handicaps will be applied to each Player.\n\nExample: Player A gets a Net Score 5, B gets a Net Score 4, then the team score for that hole is 4, because the low score of the group was 4. Best ball is played as stroke play with the total score added up at the end of the round. All Players must Putt out. The Scores will be used for the Handicap System after the round.\n\nThe Rules of the R&A apply. Please observe any Local Course Rules.\n\nNominations @ Line up Mae Moh 23.01.14","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0076","type":"game","date":"2014-01-21","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 21.01.14","text":"This Tuesday we had (22) members and (2) guests teeing off at Mae Jo on a perfect weather wise golf day. The format for today’s round was a 2-man scramble where in most instances low handicappers were paired with higher handicapper members. All in all it appeared to be an enjoyable format for all those playing with little to no complaints. Concerning the results the team of Jim Hopkins and Ted Taylor took 1st place honors with a net score of 68. 2nd place went to the team of Frank Schwarz and Lennart Larsson firing a net 69. Last but not least, with a net 70 for 3rd place was the team of Stuart Leckie and Calvin Davis. Congratulations to today’s winning teams!\n\nToday’s Winners\n\nTed , Jim , Frank , Lennart, Calvin","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0075","type":"game","date":"2014-01-20","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, Monday 20.01.14","text":"Had a small group of golfers at Lanna 16 members and 1 guest. I guess everyone is resting up for the away game. The weather was great and no snow birds to slow the game down. For the most part the scoring was low but Berry O. had another great day with 39 points to take first place. I, Allan G. had 33 points to take second place. Rick C. took third place with 31 points. OPPS, after a recount of the stableford points it looks like Noi Taylor had 31 points as well, so there’ll be an adjustment of the prize money at our next Lanna golf game Which well be on the 27th of January. So see you all there.\n\nBarry, Allan & Ric","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0074","type":"game","date":"2014-01-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, Friday 17.01.14","text":"This Friday 24 members participated in a stableford (Nassau) competition. For unknown reasons the Maejo starter had all the (6) foursomes tee off from number 1 tee box.\n\nPlay initially appeared to be slow but most foursomes completed the front nine holes under 2 hours but played slowed substantially on the back nine resulting in most groups completing their round in 4- 1/2 hours which for this time of the year is most acceptable.\n\nConcerning the results, Sam Torr took overhaul honors posting a score of 39 points. The front nine was shared by Ted Taylor, Jeff Crosthwaite, & Steven Bjorge all posting a score of 19 points. The back nice was won by Calvin Davis with 21 points.\n\nCongratulations to all of todays winners.\n\nWe look forward to seeing all the members next Tuesday for a 2 man team scramble match.\n\nToday’s Winners","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0073","type":"game","date":"2014-01-14","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, Tuesday 14.01.2014","text":"25 members arrived at Mae Jo for the individual stableford competition, 1 member was still earning his handicap so was unable to compete for prizes today. The pace of play was good for this time of year, however, all groups had to wait for some time as they turned to continue play on their respective final 9 holes.\n\nWeather conditions were ideal for golf and remained cool for much of the game. All rounds were completed in under 4 and a half hours.\n\nChristian took first prize with an impressive 38 points. Christian had an extra lie in today and it obviously paid him dividends in his golf game. Well done Christian.\n\nTaking second place was Frank Schwarz with another great score of 36 points. Welcome back to the winners podium Frank!\n\nIn third place (decided on a count-back) was Yung with a steady 34 points.\n\nCongratulations to all of todays winners.\n\nYung, Christian and Frank","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0072","type":"game","date":"2014-01-10","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, Friday 10.01.2014","text":"Another good turn out at Mae Jo today with 25 members arriving for a round of competitive golf. We had planned to play the 4 hole nomination but I made the decision to change the format to stableford. My apologies for the last minute change but I am sure we will be able to enjoy the planned competition at a later date. The course was busy again today so some waiting was necessary. It was a little disappointing to find that Mae Jo had moved some tees forward, obviously with the intention to quicken the pace of play. Unfortunately, it seemed only to reduce the length of the course and pace of play remained slow at various points on the course. Oh well, it is high season.\n\nDespite this, some good scores were recorded.\n\nTaking first place was Gerry Brimacombe with an impressive 37 points, great score! In second place was Bart (yet again) with 36 points. Bart is certainly playing some consistent golf at the moment. In third place was Richard Brown with 35 points who seemed very surprised to collect a prize. Well done to all of todays winners.\n\nOf special note was Bart’s drive on the 6th hole today. Bart claimed a ‘hole in one’ on this par 5! Please see picture below, this shows clearly where his tee shot landed…….very interesting.\n\nWe also said a fond farewell to Tom Berger who leaves CM on Sunday for work. Have a safe journey Tom and we look forward to seeing you back at Mae Jo soon.\n\nRichard, Gerry and Bart\n\nBart’s tee shot from the 6th hole!!\n\nMae Jo, Tuesday 07.01.2014\n\n27 members arrived for the Nassau stableford competition today. The improved weather is welcomed by all during the early morning starting, though we did have a little fog today too. Everyone completed their rounds in under four and a half hours which is a fair pace during high season. The improvement in weather conditions is certainly being reflected in the scores and today was no exception. Taking the prize for the best front 9 was Ric Cameron with 20 points, great score Ric! Bart stepped up yet again and claimed the prize for the best back 9 with an amazing 24 points. Bart is certainly showing an improvement in his golf game and it is being reflected in his ever decreasing handicap, well done Bart. Claiming the overall best score with an amazing score of 41 points (with 2 wipeouts) was Jack Cooper. Incredible score Jack!!! Thank you to everyone who turned up today, it was a fun day.\n\nRic, Jack and Bart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0071","type":"game","date":"2014-01-06","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, Monday 06.01.2014","text":"Twenty seven members and guests set out on courses three and one for a stroke competition on what turned out to be a very long five hour round. Unfortunately our Asian neighbors have left their cold weather and arrived in Chiang Mai in numbers and we the long term residents have to find our patience.\n\nIn the stroke competition Allen Norris took first prize carding a nice 95 with a 27 handicap for a net 68. Terry Redding was the closest challenger with a gross 101 and a 30 handicap for a net 71. Third place went to Noi Taylor with a net 72.\n\nCongratulations to all, see you next week.\n\nWinners: Allen, Noi, Terry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0070","type":"game","date":"2014-01-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, Friday 03.01.2014","text":"Today we had a total of 24 members and 4 guests arrive for a round of golf at Mae Jo. The weather is certainly improving and a significant rise in the early morning temperatures, was appreciated by all. Despite a confusing start due to the late arrival of some players, we were all able to tee off on time from both the 1st and 10th tees. Play was slow but this is to be expected during the high season and for many, this did not spoil their game, which is evident in the high scores that were submitted by many.\n\nResults:\n\nTaking first place today with a terrific score of 40 points was Bart. Well done!\n\nTaking second place and becoming a regular prize winner, was Tom Berger with a great score of 39 points.\n\nGeoff Garrett and Steve Metcalfe both scored 38 points but Geoff took third place on a count back. Congratulations to both of you.\n\nWe said a fond farewell to Noel today who leaves for Ireland next week. Have a safe journey and we look forward to seeing you again during your next visit.\n\nA big thank you to Jeff Crosthwaite who kindly bought drinks for everyone after golf, cheers Jeff.\n\nGeoff, Bart and Tom","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0069","type":"game","date":"2013-12-31","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Tuesday, 31.12.13","text":"A total of 31 members arrived today to compete in the Tombstone competition, 29 members and 2 guests. After collecting their crosses and the scorecards we proceeded to both the 1st and the 10th tees where the weather made it a very interesting start to the game. The fog was heavy and low which made visibility extremely difficult. We had to send our caddies to follow the group ahead of us and report back to us when we were clear to tee off. Among our CMSG members, we were shouting back to players behind us to inform them that it was safe for them to play………such fun! Gradually the fog lifted and 5 to 6 holes in to the game we started to see the light. Everyone had fun and it was a fitting end to 2013. Given the number of crosses lying around and on the 16th green, it has been decided to declare the 16th an official burial ground.\n\nThe competition was played as two separate competitions, those going from the 10th formed a group and those from the 1st formed a group, this was necessary to accommodate the purpose of this format. All players played using only 80% of their course handicap and results are based on this.\n\nResults\n\nOverall best net for the day went to Jeff Crosthwaite with a net of 73\n\nPlacing their cross at the furthest point on the course from those teeing off on the 1st was Jim Hopkins who managed to play his final shot to the 18th green.\n\nSimilarly from the group playing from the 10th tee Peter Gamble-Bersford claimed the prize with his final shot resting 180 yards from the 9th green.\n\nCongratulation to all winners.\n\nJim, Jeff and Peter\n\nHAPPY NEW YEAR!!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0068","type":"game","date":"2013-12-30","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna Monday, 30.12.13","text":"Twenty eight members and guests came to Lanna on Monday for a Stableford round including a visit from the ex acting Maejeo Captain and son Willie Hopkins. The more jaded members thought there may be an ulterior motive in this but the Lanna Captain playing in the same group detected no such thing. Ram Taylor tied with Allan Gariano for first prize with 34 points while Gordon Langtry sewed up second with 33 points. Another Taylor (Noi) tied with Allen Norris in third place with 32 points.\n\nIt should be mentioned that the Lanna management did the right thing by giving the normal sports day price to CMSG which was booked as such while charging everyone else holiday fees.\n\nNext Week is the monthly stroke competition on your favourite two courses.\n\nAllen, Allan, Noi, Gordon, Ram","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0067","type":"game","date":"2013-12-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Friday, 27.12.13","text":"Today saw the arrival of 27 members and 2 guests all hoping to play with CMSG. Unfortunately for 1 person, today was a 2BBB format and it was not possible to include everyone in the groupings. Fortunately one guest was able to join some visitors at the course and hopefully he enjoyed his golf. As a Society, we really have no wish to turn people away but it is imperative that everyone reads the website for details of the format for the day. Of the remaining 28 players, 26 competed as teams of two in the 2BBB. Of the 13 teams competing, it should be noted that three of these teams were Father and Son teams. The pace of play was good and once again we were blessed with fabulous weather conditions. Thank you to all who supported today’s competition.\n\nResults:\n\nFirst place: Father and son team of Jim and Willie Hopkins with a net 61\n\nWillie Hopkins put his second shot on hole no. 4 (par 5) left of the bunker; then he pitched a 58 degree wedge into the hole for an Eagle! …….congratulations!! Obviously Dad was there to provide all the support needed for Willie to achieve this.\n\n“Young Jimmie” Hopkins also won the Caddy Hole and sunk his put for a birdie on hole No. 7. Well done to you both.\n\nSecond place: Lesley and Jim Catterson with a net 64\n\nWee Jimmy Catterson put his tee shot on the par 3 14th, just of the green. He played a tremendous chip from about 30 foot from the hole and sank it for a birdie! Well done.\n\nThird place: Tom Berger and Graham also with a net 64\n\nI look forward to see ing everyone on Tuesday for the Gravestone competition.\n\nMae Jo Tuesday, 24.12.13\n\nIt would seem that the festive format suggested by Jim Hopkins was a very popular choice for today. 37 players arrived to participate in the golf today, 33 of which were members with current playing handicaps. All players played from the red tees and many members arrived wearing the festive colors, thank you to all for your efforts and support. It was yet another cold start to the day and a strange mist fell over the golf course making visibility very difficult. Despite the start, the weather improved and we were once again rewarded with fabulous conditions. It seems that many of the men favor playing from the red tees and this was clearly reflected in todays scores.\n\nResults:\n\nTaking first place with 39 points was Jack Cooper\n\n2nd, 3rd and 4th places were shared with 38 points but the count-back separated them to give second place to Sam Torr and taking third place was Tom Berger.\n\nCongratulations to all of todays winners.\n\nThe owners and staff at the Caddy Shack have provided us with an excellent service this year and have provided a new covered eating and drinking area and car park to accommodate our growing numbers. To show our appreciation, Ron Hill suggested a collection. Tom Berger and Jim Hopkins as our fluent This speakers each made a presentation. Thank you to all members who contributed and a special thanks to Jeff Crosthwaite who donated his winnings from the monthly medal competition.\n\nMerry Christmas to all, see you on Friday for our monthly 2BBB. Have a fabulous day tomorrow!\n\nLanna Monday, 23.12.13\n\nA great turnout at Lanna to play with Santa’s balls and a regular Stableford on Monday. Nine groups of thirty three members and guests set out with brilliant red balls and only five balls returned. Group 4 led by Rob Lassig had the best score at 99 and took the first Santa prize. Second Santa prize went to Group 9 led by Kieran with a 102. Ram Taylor led Group 8 to third place and a chocolate prize. There was no prize for the first lost/drowned Santa ball, but by all accounts it would have gone to Dave Robertson who achieved this feat on the second hole.\n\nIn the Stableford competition first place went to last week’s winner Darrell Pinney with 38 points and a good look from the handicapper. Second place was a tie at 37 points between Mike Mason and David U-S. Tom Berger took third place with 36 points.\n\nThanks for the great turnout and support and a happy Christmas to all.\n\nStableford Winners – Mike Mason, David Urlwin, Tom Berger, Darrell Pinney\n\nSanta Balls Winner – David Stephens, Rob Lassig. Keith Taylor\n\nSanta Balls Second place – Kieran Savage, John Dalton, Noel","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0066","type":"game","date":"2013-12-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Friday, 20.12.13","text":"The temperatures in Chiang Mai are incredibly cold at the moment and the early starts at Mae Jo are allowing our members to experience first hand these reduced temperatures. Many of us arrive well wrapped up sporting jumpers, long trousers and jackets, even the caddies were wearing woolen scarves! Despite the cold and early start, we had 19 members and 1 guest arrive today and other than the initial cold start the conditions were perfect for golf. The results for today’s stableford event are:\n\n1st place went to Joe Albright with 35 points. Joe is certainly enjoying playing from the red tees and is becoming a regular on the winner’s podium. Well done Joe.\n\nWe had two players with 34 points but after a count back,\n\n2nd place went to Lennart with 34 points and\n\n3rd place was taken by Ron Hill also with 34 points\n\nWell done to all of today’s winners. On Tuesday we have a competition nominated by Jim Hopkins. In the spirit of Christmas, all members will play from the red tees and we ask that you make an effort to dress in red. Tee times start at 0712 so another cold and early start is required. I look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday.\n\nJoe, Ron and Lennart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0065","type":"game","date":"2013-12-17","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Tuesday, 17.12.13","text":"We had a terrific turn out at Mae Jo today with 27 members and 3 guests arriving to enjoy a round of golf. Of course today was the Monthly Medal Final and 16 of those arriving were competing for one of the 4 trophies available. All 27 members also competed in the usual Monthly Medal competition. The weather was cold, particularly for the early stages and although the sun did try to fight it’s way through the clouds, it was a poor attempt and many of us played the entire round with sweaters or jackets on. Added to the cold, was a rather strong wind, which made golfing a little more interesting! Mae Jo GC is remarkably quiet at the moment despite it being high season. It seems that the current trouble in Bangkok has influenced many golfers. Given the unexpected reduced number of visitors, most of us were able to complete our rounds in approximately 4 hours.\n\nResults for today’s competitions:\n\nMonthly Medal:\n\nDivision A: Lowest Gross went to Jack Cooper with a gross 84\n\nLowest Net went to Joe Albright with a net 71\n\nDivision B: Lowest Gross went to Jeff Crosthwaite with a gross 92\n\nLowest Net went to Graham Adams with a net 71\n\n2013 Monthly Medal Final:\n\nDivision A: Low gross Trophy was presented to Jack Cooper\n\nLow net Trophy was presented to Yung Beece with a net 72\n\nDivision B: Low gross Trophy was presented to Graham Adams with a gross 97\n\nLow net Trophy was presented to Joop Schillemans with a net 78\n\nBig congratulations to all of todays winners and a huge thank you to everyone who participated in todays competition. Note: While 27 members competed, 2 players withdrew from the competition during their game hence 2 cards were not submitted. Medal can be tough!\n\nMonthly Medal winners: Joe, Graham and Jack\n\nDivision A trophy winners: Jack and Yung\n\nDivision B trophy winners: Joop and Graham\n\nLanna Monday, 16.12.13 In the words of Gordon Langtry “it was a beautiful day for golf “. After a couple of strange December rainy days Monday began the week with blue skies and a light breeze with cool temperature. Seventeen members one guest and a new recruit enjoyed the weather and the golf at Lanna some more than others. Darrell Pinney certainly enjoyed the day scoring 42 points and first prize with the closest competition coming from Mike Mason and Yukio Doi who tied for second place with 36 points each. Third place went to the reliable John Barrett with 34. Next week is Christmas week so bring your cheer to Lanna for a round of Stableford.\n\nWinners Yukio, Darrell, Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0064","type":"game","date":"2013-12-13","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Friday, 13.12.13","text":"23 members arrived at Mae Jo today for our first 4BBB competition. 23?, well we had 6 teams of 4 but Kim Anderson had to withdraw from the competition due to bruised ribs, we hope you recover soon Kim. The remainder of the team decided to compete with only three members, well done guys! The weather conditions were perfect for golf and although we had a little rain, it did not last long enough to dampen anyone’s spirits. All rounds were completed in under 4.5 hours……a steady slow pace. Prizes were paid out for the 2 winning teams, 8 members in total receiving winnings. Results: First place: Jack Cooper, Harry Nieuwland, John Noyes and Jeff Crosswhaite with 92 points Second place: Jim Hopkins, Ken Nalder, Don Bishop and Joe Albright with 89 points. Please note, on Tuesday we have the usual monthly medal competition and the medal final for those of you who have qualified during the year. Visit https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2013/10/27/maejo-champions-final-medal-2013/ for a list of members qualifying for the final. Tee times on Tuesday begin at 0720.\n\nWell done to the above winners!\n\nMae Jo Tuesday, 10.12.13 We had perfect weather conditions for golf today at Mae Jo, warm but not too hot and no mist! 25 members arrived, 23 competitors and 2 members still earning their society handicaps. We played in seven groups, three 3-balls and four 4-balls and as usual, Mae Jo staff allowed us to use both the 1st and 10th tees. The troubles in Bangkok have reduced the expected visiting parties and so the pace of play today was very good for high season. The format was stableford and prizes were given for the best front 9, best back 9 and the best overall scores. Some very good results came in and the back 9 prize was decided on a count back between Gerry B, Yung and Harry N. The final results were: Overall winner: Lennart Larsson 39 points Best front 9: Joe Albright 20 points Best back 9: Harry Nieuwland 19 points Well done to all today’s winners. I look forward to seeing you all on Friday for the team event, tee off 0720.\n\nHarry, Joe and Lennart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0063","type":"event","date":"2013-12-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Playing formats for Maejo in January 2014","text":"Competition Rules for 2 Player Maejo SCRAMBLE\n\n– Each team consists of two players.\n\n– Both players can tee off at each hole.\n\n– The nominated team captain then selects the best drive and marks the position (within a score card distance) with a tee peg (not nearer the hole). The other player then retrieves his/her ball.\n\n– A minimum of six tee drives (only par 4 and par 5) per player is to be used. There is no limitation of hitting the second shot.\n\n– The remaining player then plays within a score card distance of the tee -peg (not nearer the hole). Note! Golf balls shall be placed on closely mown areas and dropped if the chosen ball in play is in the rough or a hazard (one penalty shot).\n\n– The above method of play is followed until the green is reached.\n\n– On the green the same method applies. The chosen ball is marked and players putt from the same spot in turn.\n\n– Each player must mark the ball after putting. Play continues – from each chosen position until the ball is holed. If a player misses the putt and taps it in without giving his other team member a chance to putt then this is the final score.\n\n– The score is the total number of shots from the chosen spots (including the tee shot).\n\n– As for the Score calculation, the combined Handicap of the two players will be divided by 4 and that will be the team Handicap (numbers will be rounded up and down with .5 being the decider).\n\nAt the end of the round the total for each hole is added together and the strokes received subtracted to give the total net medal score for the round. The winning team will be the one with the lowest net score. All other rules of golf apply to the “Ball in Play”. Rule 14.2. (assistance) will be ignored for this Scramble.\n\n2BWB\n\nAs with the 2BBB, teams are of 2 players. However, instead of recording the best score of the two players, in this game your team score is the worst score. This will be a stableford event. Example: Player A score is 3 points, Player B score is 1 point, player B score is recorded for the team.\n\nMatchplay against the course\n\nEach player plays their own game but as a match play against the course. Using their HC and taking their net score on each hole:\n\na net birdie or better scores +1\n\na net par scores 0\n\na net bogey or worse scores -1\n\nThe greatest point score wins. Obviously, a net eagle earns no advantage over a net birdie and a net triple bogey cost no more than a net bogey.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0062","type":"game","date":"2013-12-09","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna Monday, 09.12.13","text":"A lovely cool day at Lanna with a course that was unexpectedly not crowded. Twenty one members and three guests teed off for the weekly Stableford and the cooler weather produced some hot results. Earning a massive cut in his handicap Hiro scorched round the course and with some superb putting produced 25 points on the front nine and 21 on the back for a winning total of 46 and a possible Club record. Second place with a very good effort was John Dalton who had 17 points on the front and 21 on the back for a 38 total. Third place went to Ram who holed three pars on the front and two on the back for a total of 36 points. The club has received complaints about not using the “call hole” feature of Thai golf, that is calling up to the green the group behind on the par threes. This is particularly important if the last CMSG group is being followed by a Thai or other group. See you next week.\n\nHero, Ram and John","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0061","type":"game","date":"2013-12-06","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Friday, 06.12.13","text":"20 members arrived ready to play, for the first time at Mae Jo, the 2BBB Multiplier. A further 2 members joined us but were unable to compete in todays competition due to their unexpected arrival but both played within the Society’s allotted tee times along side todays competitors. A warm welcome to Ken Nalder and Anton Buys! It was certainly a very cold start to the day and as we played our first hole, the low mist made visibility poor and it was almost impossible to follow the flight of the balls. Fortunately this cleared within 2-3 holes for most. As usual we were able to send groups out from both the 1st and 10th tees, thank you to the staff at Mae Jo for their assistance. Those playing from the 10th were fortunate to play their rounds without much delay, however those of us playing from the 1st experienced an incredibly slow round of golf with much waiting over their shots. This was due to a visiting party playing before us and no delay was caused by our own members. It seems that the high season is well under way and we must become patient golfers over the coming few months. Despite the slow play, everyone was in high spirits after the game and a steady flow of banter and laughter was present at our regular meeting place, The Caddy Shack. Thank you to everyone for your great spirit and patience during today’s competition. Regarding the results: 1st place: Bart Hendricks and Gerry Brimacombe with 79 points 2nd place: Jack Cooper and Ric Cameron with 66.25 points 3rd place: Frank and Silvan Schwarz with 62 points Congratulations to all the winners. Also worth a note is Bart’s individual score of 42 points. Happy new handicap Bart!! I look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday for a 0720 start for our usual stableford event. We will be playing for the best front 9, the best back 9 and best overall. NB I have a new phone so when taking the photo of today’s winners, I was extra cautious and took 2 photos. I heard the whoosh when I took the photos but have been unable to find them on my phone. It appears that I still have a lot to learn! My apologies. I will endeavour to post the photo at a later date.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0060","type":"game","date":"2013-12-03","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Tuesday, 03.12.13","text":"On a cool morning with lovely weather, we had 24 members join us at Mae Jo for an individual Stableford competition along with two new members who are still establishing their handicaps.The pace was fairly good for the high season, with all of us finishing within four hours, after teeing off simultaneously on holes no. 1 and no. 10. First place went to Joe “Spectre” Albright with 36 points who “Teed It Forward” off of the red tees – it looks like he likes the red tees and will enjoy his golf more from there. Well done Joe. Second place went to Rick Cameron with 35 points, who continued his hot streak after winning at Lanna on the day before. Get it while it’s hot — Rick! Third place went to one of our most consistently good golfers – Tom Berger with 34 points (currently ranked no. 3 on the Player of the Year Competition). Well done golfers! Thanks to everyone for coming out to join the team event for very enjoyable day of social golf.\n\nTuesday 3 December 2013\n\nWinners: Rick, Tom, Joe, and out-going Acting Captain Jim\n\nReturning the Captainship: After announcing the results, our Acting Captain Jim Hopkins handed-over the Captain’s Gavel to our duly elected Captainess – Lesley Mullen, who was dearly missed by all of us for the past few months. While he did his best, he was no match for Lesley, and there seemed to be a lack of the usual spicy flavour to our luncheons during the gap period.\n\nOut-going Acting Captain’s Message: Speaking on behalf of our distinguished members, as the out-going Acting Captain, I welcome the return to the Good Old Days when we enjoyed being directed by our esteemed Captain Lesley of the Mae Jo chapter of the CMSGs – who shall resume her role as Captain again starting on 4 December 2013. Long Live Captain Lesley! Please note that our tee-off times for December through February will start a bit earlier – so we can get off before the large tour groups roll-in. See you next Friday 6 December for our Two-Ball Multiplier Stableford (Modified) teeing-off at 7.20. Please submit your proposed 2-person teams to Frank as soon as possible – and remember, the principle is to mix up the teams, not to play with the same person every Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0059","type":"game","date":"2013-12-02","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna Monday, 02.12.13","text":"There are cooler mornings now but the course is heating up with the arrival of our annual Asian guests leading to slower play and delay. Eighteen members turned out for the monthly stroke competition on the race course and course one on Monday. The winner of the day Captain Gary playing off the forward tees had declined to enter the prize competition and came home with a net 73. The first place prize went to a tie at net 76 between Ric and Noi while the second place prize went to another tie between Mike Mason and Peter brown at net 77. Next week we are back to Stableford see you there.\n\nGary, Noi and Ric","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0058","type":"game","date":"2013-11-29","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Friday, 29.11.13","text":"Under an overcast sky with a light breeze, we had 22 members join us at Mae Jo for this year’s first 2-person scramble competition among 11 teams, which were re-mixed from last Friday’s Best Ball to facilitate the social aspect of our team competitions. We played at a fairly good pace for the high season, finishing in four hours, with a threesome and three foursomes teeing off of hole no. 1 and three foursomes off of hole no. 10. Special thanks go to the Mae Jo starters Khun Tum and Khun Na for their support in keeping us moving along at a good pace. The scramble format brought out the skills of our members, with an impressive performance – 7 out of the 11 teams came in net under par. First place went to the well-matched “Reds & Whites” team of ‘Young Jimmy’ Catterson (red tees) and Jack Cooper (white tees). The invincible “Reds & Whites” won the competition with a net 66 off of an 8 handicap. Let’s all congratulate the “Reds & Whites” team! Good luck to them next week with their new playing partners. For second place, we had a tie at net 68 between Frank Schwarz & Gerry Brimacome, and Calvin Davis & Bart Hendricks – which matched the lowest handicap team (6) and the highest handicap team (18). These results seem to help to validate the handicap system based upon slope to level the playing field. After the countback on the eighteenth hole, Frank & Gerry’s par won second place for them; so Calvin & Bart beat the rest of the field to take third place, knocking down the net 69 of Harry Nieuwland and Jim Hopkins to fourth place. We wish a cordial goodbye to Calvin until after the New Year. We were especially happy to welcome back a renewed and clean-living Ron Hill – who gelled with Joe Albright to bag three birdies in a row for their team on the front nine. Good show gentlemen! Thanks to everyone for coming out to join the team event for very enjoyable day of social golf. Please note that our tee-off times for December through February will start a bit earlier – so we can get off before the large tour groups roll-in. See you next Tuesday 3 December for Individual Stableford – we will tee-off at 7.20 hrs., so please register before 7.00 hrs. to ensure an orderly start off of no. 1 and 10. We are all looking forward to Lesley Mullen joining us on Tuesday — after the competition, Acting Captain Jim Hopkins will hand back the Captainship to Lesley at the luncheon for Tuesday’s competition at the Mae Jo CMSGs Clubhouse, affectionately known as the CaddyShack. We look forward to a big turnout for this occasion — the return to the Good Old Days under our chosen Captainess.\n\nFriday 29 November 2013 Mae Jo Winners\n\nWinners: Calvin & Bart Jimmy & Jack, Frank & Gerry\n\nOn Friday 6 December, we will play Two-Ball Multiplier Stableford (Modified), so please submit your proposed 2-person teams to Frank as soon as possible – and remember, the principle is to mix up the teams, not to play with the same person every Friday.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0057","type":"game","date":"2013-11-26","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Tuesday, 26.11.13","text":"22 members and two guests joined us at Mae Jo for a Stableford competition under a partially overcast sky. We enjoyed a cool day,with four foursomes teeing off of hole no. 1 and two foursomes of hole no. 10, playing at a good pace to finish in four hours. Dao Beece joined us again for the first time since the Annual Tournament and won first place with 38 points — she was the only lady in the competition, but ‘Young Jimmy’ accompanied her around from the forward tees, so she was not lonesome. Tom Berger had a good day, coming in second with 35 points. We had a three way tie for third place at 34 points among Stuart Duncan, Kim Anderson, and Calvin Davis. On the countback, Stuart won third place – keeping up his good showing over the past month. Thanks to everyone for coming out to join the teams event for very enjoyable day of social golf. We look forward to a good turnout for our up-coming Two-Person Scramble competition on Friday 29 November 2013.\n\nTuesday 26 November 2013 Mae Jo Winners\n\nTom, Dao, Stuart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0056","type":"game","date":"2013-11-25","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna Monday, 25.11.13","text":"Only two Ladies out on Monday to join twenty men in a Stableford and before the match Pung Bacchhi was joking that in a Ladies twosome there wasn’t enough opportunity for a good chat. Well the lack of chatting must have resulted in better concentration on golf as Pung stormed home with 38 points and a share of first place. Not joining the competition Pung let first place prize go to Ric Cameron who also had a fine 38 points. Hot on Rics heels was a tie at 37 points between John Barrett and Mike Mason who shared the second place prize. Third place went to Lennart playing off the the forward tees and scoring 36 points. Next week is the monthly stroke competition on the racetrack course and number 1, hated by some loved by others …see you there.\n\nJohn, Ric and Mike","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0055","type":"game","date":"2013-11-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Friday, 22.11.13","text":"21 members joined us at Mae Jo with 18 playing in a 2 Ball Best Ball Stableford competition. Jeff and Bartho are still putting in scorecards to establish their handicaps, and Peter stepped back from the competition to take it easy on his strained back – let’s hope that he recovers soon. We enjoyed a cool day, teeing off simultaneously on holes no. 1 and 10, and playing at a steady pace that allowed our three threesomes and four foursomes to finish in just over four hours. The day saw very impressive scoring of Stableford points in the best ball format, with 6 out the nine teams earning 40 or more points. Tom Berger and Frank Schwarz took first place with a very impressive round scoring 43 points. Craig Morriss and Stuart Duncan came in second with 42 points. For third place, we had a tie at 41 points between Bart Hendricks and Yung Beece, and Harry Nieuwland and Joop Schillemans — on the countback all the way to the twelfth hole, Harry and Joop won with a par on number twelve. Well done gentlemen!\n\nFriday 22 November 2013 Mae Jo Winners\n\nWinners: Tom & Craig & Stuart, Joop & Harry\n\nThanks to everyone for coming out to join the teams event for very enjoyable day of social golf. After our Stableford event on next Tuesday, we will have a Two-Person Scramble competition on Friday 29 November 2013. — the Captain will do the pairings to make this a challenging match for everyone.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0054","type":"game","date":"2013-11-19","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Tuesday, 19.11.13","text":"After some unseasonably overnight rain, 22 members joined in a Stableford competition, grouped in three flights with similar numbers of players: Flight A (handicap 0-19), Flight B (handicap 20-23), and Flight C (handicap 25-39). We enjoyed an overcast day, playing lift – clean – place, teeing off simultaneously on holes no. 1 and 10, and playing at a steady pace in four foursomes and two threesomes. In Flight A, Jack Cooper won with 36 points (testing out the forward tees), while Jimmy Catterson won Flight B with 38 points. Flight C saw a tie at 32 points between Graham Adams and Don Bishop – Graham won on the countback with his bogey at the eighteenth hole. Well done gentlemen! Thanks to everyone for coming out to share a very enjoyable day of social golf. Please be advised that we will have a Two-Ball Best Ball (2BBB) Stableford competition on Friday 22 November 2013, so please notify Frank or Jim of your teams as soon as possible.\n\nTuesday 19 November 2013 Mae Jo Winners\n\nWinners: Jack, Graham, Jimmy","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0053","type":"game","date":"2013-11-18","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna Monday, 18.11.13","text":"The crowds are thickening with 25 members 1 new member and two guests venturing out after two or three days of firework bombardment from the Loi Kraton celebrations. With explosions still ringing in their ears seven groups took to the course for a Stableford event. The course played well and is in good shape so recent new member Darrell Pinney took advantage and came home with 36 total points and collected first prize. Second place was a tie at 35 points between Kim Stogner and Noi Taylor. Third place was also a tie at 34 points between John Barrett and Pranee Buckley. To show how close the scores were five people tied at 33. At the nineteenth hole we welcomed new member Allen Norris and said goodbye to Kim Stogner who is taking a two month break from Chiang Mai.\n\nKim, Noy, Darrell","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0052","type":"game","date":"2013-11-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Friday, 15.11.13","text":"27 social golfers joined us at Mae Jo including two guests, two members still establishing handicaps, and 23 members competing in the Monthly Medal tournament with eleven players in Flight A (handicap 0-20) and twelve players in Flight B (handicap 21-39). We enjoyed beautiful weather, teeing off simultaneously on holes no. 1 and 10, and playing at a steady pace in six foursomes and a threesome. In Division A, Frank Schwarz won Low Gross with an 87. We had a tie for Low Net at 76 between Gerry Brimacombe and Tom Berger – on the countback, Gerry won with his par on no. 18, taking the Low Net at 76 off of a 16 handicap. In Division B, Jim Hopkins won Low Gross with an 89, helped by a 180 yard holeout for an eagle on no. 8. Jim also shot the Low Net round of the day with a net 68 off a 21 handicap. Since only one prize is awarded to a player, Low Net went to Joop Schillemans with a net 74 off of a 20 handicap. Joop now joins the list of 25 members who have qualified for the Monthly Medal’s Final Championship for 2013 on Tuesday 17 December by winning low gross or low net in Division A or B during the year. Frank, Gerry, and Jim had already qualified in previous Monthly Medal competitions. Well done gentlemen! Thanks to everyone for coming out to share a very enjoyable day of social golf. Please be advised that we will have a Two-Person Stableford Best Ball competition on Friday 22 November 2013, so please notify Frank of Jim of your teams as soon as possible.\n\nFriday 15 November 2013 Mae Jo Winners\n\nWinners: Jim, Joop, Gerry, Frank","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0050","type":"event","date":"2013-11-12","venue":null,"heading":"Scramble December 2013","text":"Our final Scramble of 2013 @ Mezza Nine was held on December 19.\n\nA total of 36 Players turned up in time to even start the competition 10 minutes before the booked Tee Times. The Temperature was with 12 degrees Celsius more on the chili side but after 1 hour it was very pleasant with the Sun helping to warm all Players up. The course was in a great shape and we had full control of it and every team made it around in no more 4 hours.\n\nThe Scoring was impressive as it should be at a 4 Ball Scramble.\n\nThe three winning teams had an equal Score of a Net 56 and where broken up by a count back starting at the 18th hole.\n\nin third place are: JJ Walker, Garry Walker, Kieran Savage, Nigel Jones.\n\nin second place are: David Stephens, Graham Adams, Peter Hadden, John Dalton\n\nand the Winners are: Bart Hendricks, Steve Metcalf, Yung Beece, Craig Morriss\n\nThank you for everyone who participates, it was a great day for Golf.\n\nsorry for the missing pictures of the other Winners but most were gone when taken.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0051","type":"game","date":"2013-11-12","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Tuesday, 12.11.13","text":"23 members and one guest turned up in beautiful weather as we begin enter the cold season. The format was individual Stableford Nassau competition. We teed-off simultaneously on holes no. 1 and 10 – unfortunately, a fivesome was in front of us on the first tee, so the pace was somewhat slower than usual. Welcome to the high season in Chiang Mai! Even though the pace was slow, our members racked up some significant numbers of Stableford points. Kim Anderson followed his win last Friday by winning the most points on the front nine — 20 points, while Gerry Brimacombe won the back nine with 20 points as well. We had a three-way tie for first place overall with 36 points between Gerry Brimacombe, Stuart Leckie, and Calvin Davis (welcome back Calvin). On the countback, Stuart Leckie took first place with his par on the eighteenth hole following his second-place finish last Friday. Well done gentlemen! Thanks to everyone for coming out to share a very enjoyable day of social golf. This Friday 15 November, we will have our last monthly medal for qualifying to compete in the Monthly Medal’s Final Championship for 2013 on Tuesday 17 December. So far we have 24 members who have qualified by winning low gross or low net in Division A or B – their names are listed in the announcement on the CMSG News web page. For those who have not yet qualified, Friday’s Monthly Medal will be your last chance – so bring your “A” game and go for it on Friday!\n\nWinners: Stuart, Kim, Gerry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0049","type":"game","date":"2013-11-11","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna Monday, 11.11.13","text":"Stableford on Monday at Lanna atracted 21 members and one guest with five Ladies attending to test their skills. Play was relatively fast and no complaints were heard at the 19th. The weather was perfect and the condition of the course very good. Regaining last years form Mark Morris hammered the course scoring 18 points on the front nine and starting the back with pars on 10,11,and 12 for 24 points on the back and a winning total of 42 points. Second place went to Lennart with a very good total of 38. Third place went to Captain Gary with 37 points.\n\nMark, Gary & Lennart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0048","type":"event","date":"2013-11-09","venue":null,"heading":"Isaan – Chiang Mai Challenge 2013","text":"Chiang Mai, 9th of November\n\nArriving on the date of November 4, 2012, in Khon Kaen both the Chiang Mai Golfers and the Isaan Golfers (Isaan Golf Association) met at 19:00 at the Beer Garden of the Hotel Kosa. 25 players from Chiang Mai (from a total of 28) and around 25 players from the Isaan team attended. Steve Hoss once again generously sponsored a 30 Liter keg of Leo Beer. Tim Seitz as the principal Organizer from the Isaan Golf Association, and Frank Schwarz as a Captain from the Chiang Mai Team welcomed all players and went through the general Agenda and schedule for the next three days. The Tee-off order for the next days Scramble was decided by a Lottery draft and announced to all players present. It was then posted on the electronic 55” Screen in the Hotel Kosa Lobby.\n\nIt was agreed that all players leave the Hotels for the next three days morning at 08:00 am and start Teeing off on all three days at 09:30 am on Tee # 1 and Tee # 10.\n\nFirst day was a Mixed Texas Scramble (2 players from each team),\n\nSecond day (first day of competition) a 2 Team Best Ball Match play,\n\nThird day singles Match play.\n\nThe daily transport to and from the Golf Course was done with the help of the Isaan players offering space in their cars or simply as guides driving in front of the Chiang Mai participants traveling with their own Vehicles. Perhaps this was the reason why no one got lost this year on the way to the golf course !\n\nAll rounds were played at the Singha Park, Santiburi Golf course about 20 minutes drive from the Kosa Hotel. This great Venue gave us (thanks to the efforts of Tim) a great deal for Baht 1.000 per round including Caddie fee. Golf carts could be shared for Baht 350 a person.\n\nThe Golf course does not have a great degree of difficulty, but a great forgiveness for (the occasional) inaccurate drive. However the greens are very fast and undulated. Additionally Tim asked the Super for the Golf course to place the Pins at the most difficult position which were marginal but not illegal, but the Pin positions were softened a bit on the second and third days on six greens, but by no means much easier.\n\nThe conditions of the course were once more fantastic and we felt the warm welcome from Singha Park, we received smiles from everyone, from the Pro shop staff to the Locker room staff to the Caddies and the Restaurant staff. This is a properly run golf course.\n\nThe Locker room has to get a special mention because it is by far the best I have seen in Thailand. It is obvious that Singha did not spare any expense in the detail work and materials used.\n\nGame Report 05.11.12\n\nOn the first day we had a total of 13 4-somes going off from Tee #1 and Tee # 10. The camaraderie in the mixed teams was good and it was a great way of starting this year’s Isaan vs. Chiang Mai Challenge Cup because everyone had a chance to meet new people and to get familiar with the Golf course. With Sunny but Windy weather conditions it was very pleasant day to play golf.\n\nAfter the round we gathered inside the Restaurant as Tim and Frank computed the Winners of the first day’s competition. Prizes for the first three places in the Team competition were awarded as well as closest to the Pin on all 4 Par 3’s.\n\nThe Winning Gross Scores were:\n\nThird Place: 71 – Peter Hutterhampil, Stacy Barnham, Len Sparrow and Peter Hadden\n\nSecond Place: 69 – Sean Wilkes, Harrie Sanders, Craig Morriss and Kari Laukkanen\n\nFirst Place: 68 – Richard Russell, Steve Hoss, Barry Ochitwa and Frank Schwarz\n\nGame Report 06.11.12\n\nOn the Second day the more serious competitions started with 2 Best Ball Match Play pairings. Again it must be mentioned that the competition stayed very friendly and enjoyable at all times and all teams finished their respective games in 4 ½ hours. We now were matched equally with players on both sides (29 from Chiang Mai, 29 from Isaan). The pairings were chosen by handicaps to be as close together as reasonably possible.\n\nAgain we had a Sunny day with a strong Wind, which made some holes much longer, but again it was a very pleasant temperature to play in. It was strange that the wind was always in your face on the longest holes!\n\nAfter the round we gathered again inside the Clubhouse where Tim and Frank announced the Results for the Competition as well as the closest to the Pins.\n\nThe tally was 20.5 points from the Chiang Mai team and 21.5 for the Isaan Team.\n\nGame Report 08.11.12\n\nOn the third day we played in Singles Match play (players matched as close as possible together with their Handicaps).\n\nThe weather was great again but this time with a cloud cover and some sporadic light showers but this time less Wind. The competition was fierce but friendly at all times.\n\nThe tally was 42,0 points for Chiang Mai and 42,0 points for Isaan.\n\nAfter this round we only stayed in the Clubhouse for Lunch and the normal exchange of Golf anecdotes and the occasional bad joke. The Results were to be announced at the closing dinner, which was held at the Beer Garden of the Kosa Hotel at 18:30.\n\nThe Beer started flowing at around 18:00 (1 keg of 30 Liter sponsored by Jack Kuzina, one by Harvey Campbell (Isaan Golf Association) and one from collected club funds).\n\nTim and Frank started the announcement of the finally tally by presenting first the Winners of todays closest to the Pin.\n\nAs for the Isaan vs. Chiang Mai Challenge Cup, Isaan came out on top with a final Score of 62.5 for Chiang Mai and 63.5 for Isaan.\n\nA great big thank you goes out to Tim Seitz for all the hard work he did to make this a very well organized Event. It was a pleasure to meet all Players who represented the Isaan Golf Association (Udon Thani, Khon Kaen & Lao) and we all received only the warmest welcome.\n\nThis is the way it should be and we are looking forward to retain the Cup in 2014.\n\n[Show as slideshow]","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0047","type":"game","date":"2013-11-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Friday, 08.11.13","text":"13 Members turned up this morning, on a bright, sunny day and for a change we, just beat a party of visitors to the first tee, so they had to go off the 10th! It looks as though the high season is kicking in once again but we were not held up and everyone managed to finish their games within 4 hours. Unfortunately, Stuart Duncan had to withdraw with an injured back on the back nine but will hopefully be fit for the next game. Today’s honours went to Kim Anderson with an impressive 37pts and second place went to Stuart Leckie with 34 pts. Keith Taylor would have taken second place with 35pts but he did not enter the competition so, its good game Keith and sorry! Congratulations to all winners. We also welcomed back John Noyes who has returned from his summer travels.\n\nKeith, Stuart and Kim","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0046","type":"game","date":"2013-11-05","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo Tuesday, 05.11.13","text":"Today’s game gathered 15 members, quite good since so many are on their way to Khon Kaen. Christian managed to get out of bed before the fish in his pond was awake. Driving on the empty roads one could see that not even the police is up at this ungodly hour. Anyway, it was a good group and all seemed to enjoy themselves, some more than others of course. Those who enjoyed it most were Joop Schillemans with 38 points, followed by Tom Berger and Stuart Duncan on shared second place with 36 point.\n\nTom, Joop and Stuart","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0045","type":"game","date":"2013-11-04","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna Monday, 04.11.13","text":"Fifteen members teed off on Monday at Lanna for a stroke competition on courses 3 & 1. With some of our regulars away at the Issan Cup challenge the group was small but keen. When all the strokes were counted Peter Brown took first prize with a net 71. In second place Lester Twigden came home with a net 72. Playing off the red tees David Stephens took third place with a net 74. Congratulations to all.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0044","type":"event","date":"2013-11-02","venue":null,"heading":"Annual Tournament 2013","text":"Here is the recap of this years Annual Tournament\n\nLanna: Monday 21st Oct 2013 Tee-Off 08:30\n\nGreen Fee/Caddy Fee 600 Baht.\n\nThe closest to the Pin Hole # 8 and Hole # 10\n\nFor those us who had dismissed typhoon Nari her offspring managed to kick back with a little vengeance just in time for the first leg of our Annual tournament at Lanna golf course. Conditions were expected to be a little soggy after several days of rainy conditions but after a positive forecast from the Thai Forecast Agency we were surprised by rain tanking down while 13 groups teed off.\n\nSome Committee members and members decided to take up the Maejo Captain’s proposal to play off the forward tees as endorsed by the USGA and while confirming the accuracy of our handicap system the participants were unanimous in declaring that other than enjoyment it made no difference to the final scoring.\n\nThe Committee had decided to award prizes in the following categories. Low Net and runner up, Best Stableford and runner up, and best front nine and best back nine. The winners were as follows:\n\n1st Low net Rob Lassig with 73 net\n\n2nd Low net Stuart Lecki with 75 net\n\nFront Nine Graham Best 19 points (there was a mistake made because a wrong Tee Box was used to calculate the Result)\n\nBack nine Stuart Duncan 20 points\n\nStableford 1st Steven Bjorge with 41 points\n\nStableford 2nd Yung Beece with 40 points\n\nThe Committee congratulates all the winners and thanks the members for their participation and their commitment by participating in unfavorable conditions.\n\n[Show as slideshow]\n\nGassan Khuntan: Thursday 24th Oct 2013 Tee-Off 09:00\n\nGreen Fee/Caddy Fee 600 baht\n\nGreen Fee/Caddy Fee/Cart 1.000 Baht\n\nGreen Fee/Caddy Fee/Cart/Accommodation & Breakfast for 2 persons 1.400 Baht per person.\n\nThe closest to the Pin Hole # 2 and Hole # 11\n\nWe had 47 Players today and 3 guests playing at the wet but gorgeous Gassan Khuntan Golf Course. This is without any doubt the most scenic Venue around the Chiang Mai area. The conditions were tough and manifested in the overall Scoring. The Gassan Khuntan Management prepared a nice Banner at the entrance of the Pro shop which greeted all Chiang Mai Social Golfers. We have not seen that much courtesy anywhere else yet.\n\nLuckily we were allowed to Tee off on the front and back which ensured a much better flow around the Golf Course for everyone.\n\nAs for the Winners today:\n\n2nd Low Net with 73 – Jerry Buckley\n\n1st Low Net with 69 – Dao Beece\n\nFront Nine highest Stableford with 18 – Jim Catterson\n\nBack Nine highest Stableford with 18 – Paul Coppens\n\nStableford runner up was with 38 points – Len Sparrow\n\nStableford Winner with 39 points – Frank Schwarz\n\nRemember that each Player can only win in one category. The Low Gross today with 77 – Frank Schwarz.\n\nThe Committee want to thank all participants for a great day and we see you at Maejo next Tuesday for the 3rd leg of the Annual Tournament.\n\n[Show as slideshow]\n\nMaejo: Tuesday 29th Oct 2013 Tee-Off 08:36\n\nGreen Fee/Caddy Fee 1.300 Baht\n\nThe closest to the Pin Hole # 7 and Hole # 14\n\nMae Jo: Tuesday 29 October 2013\n\n34 members entered the competition for the third leg of the CMSGs Annual Tournament at Mae Jo, teeing-off in a mist on a course softened by overnight rain. We were fortunate to be able to tee-off simultaneously on the front and back nines.\n\nFrank Schwarz came in with an 81 to take the low gross honours. Dao Beece continued her good play in the earlier legs to take second place low net with a 74. Jerry Buckley won low net with a 70.\n\nIn the Stableford competition, four players earned 20 points on the front nine – after the countback, Jimmie Catterson was the front nine winner due to his birdie on hole no. 7. Pranee Buckley won the most points on the back nine with 19 points.\n\nThe second place overall best Stableford points would have gone to Gordon Langtry with 37 points — unfortunately, he did not enter the competition, so Frank Schwarz took second place with 34 points. Welcome back Gordon!\n\nFirst place overall Stableford points went to Graham Adams, who had an amazing round resulting in 48 points to set a new record for CMSGs at the Mae Jo course – well done Graham – and enjoy your new handicap!\n\nAfterwards, we enjoyed lunch and drinks at the new “clubhouse” of the Mae Jo CMSGs, affectionately known as the ‘CaddyShack’. Thanks to everyone for coming out to share a very enjoyable day of social golf.\n\nTuesday 29 October 2013 Mae Jo Winners\n\nGraham, Jimmie, Frank, Dao, Gordon, Jerry and Pranee\n\n[Show as slideshow]\n\nDoi Inthanon: Thursday 31st Oct 2013 Tee-Off 09:00\n\nGreen Fee/Caddy Fee 700 baht\n\nGreen Fee/Caddy Fee/Cart 1.200 Baht.\n\nThe closest to the Pin Hole # 6 and Hole # 12\n\nToday at the last leg of the Annual Tournament we had 43 Members and six guests playing at Doi Inthanon on a rainless but rather warm day. Some Members decided to arrive one day earlier to test the grounds and get a feel for the Beer. The Event started even 15 minutes earlier than scheduled. The Course was in excellent conditions. The staff was extremely helpful and very friendly.\n\nAll groups finished in about 4 hours and 30 minutes and everyone seemed to have enjoyed the day and company (well, of course some more than others).\n\nSome good Scores were returned and so the Winners today are:\n\nLowest front Nine: Jack Cooper\n\nLowest back Nine: Stuart Duncan\n\n2nd place Net: Gerry Brimacombe with a 72\n\n2nd place Stableford: Stuart Lecki with 39 points\n\n1st place Net: Noi Taylor with a 70 (Apologies from the Handicapper)\n\n1st place Stableford: David Stephens with 40 points\n\n[Show as slideshow]\n\nResults Doi Inthanon 31.10.13\n\nOverall Results Stableford Annual 2013 & Low Gross 2013","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0043","type":"game","date":"2013-11-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo Friday, 01.11.13","text":"15 members entered the Stableford competition at Mae Jo on the day after the final leg of the CMSGs Annual Tournament at Doi Intananon, as many of our regulars took a day off from golf. Heinz and Anton joined to put in their cards toward establishing handicaps. We teed-off simultaneously on holes no. 1 and 10, and played fog for the first nine holes, then enjoyed the sunshine on the second nine. Young Silvan Schwarz had a good round to take first place with 36 points – keeping up the family’s winning ways; well done Silvan! Larry Richard has re-found his form after several months off and came in second place with 34 points. Joop Schillemans got 18 points on the front nine and ended up in third place with 33 points. Thanks to everyone for coming out to share a very enjoyable day of social golf. Next week, quite a few of the regular players at Mae Jo will be playing in the Isaan vs. Chiang Mai Challenge Cup in Khon Kaen, so we expect a light turnout at Mae Jo. Christian will act as Captain on Tuesday and Peter on Friday – thanks to them for their assistance.\n\nFriday 1 November 2013 Mae Jo Winners\n\nWinners: Silvan, Larry, Joop","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0042","type":"game","date":"2013-10-28","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna, Monday 28.10.13","text":"A small crowd of ten players at Lanna which was not surprising since we are in the middle of the Annual Tournament. All three groups were finished by 12:30 which gave lots of time to enjoy the 19th hole. The winner of the day was Alan Gariano with 35 points followed by honourable mention Barry O who was NIC with 34 points, and third place Hiro with 33.\n\nNext week is the monthly stroke competition on courses 3 & 1.\n\nWinner: Allan Gariano","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0041","type":"event","date":"2013-10-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo Champions Final Medal 2013","text":"To all Mae Jo Monthly Medal competitors. We have arranged a Monthly Medal’s Final competition to be played on Tuesday 17 December 2013. This final will be played along side the usual monthly medal competition so competing on the day is open to all. To qualify for the final’s competition, members must have claimed a prize/place in at least one of the monthly medal competitions held during the year. Irrespective of what Division each person was in when qualifying and irrespective of whether they took a prize for low gross or low net, they will play in the Final in the Division relevant to their course playing HC on that day. Each qualifying member is also entitled to play for either the Gross or Net trophy but no one can claim both trophies.\n\nTrophies will be presented for:\n\nBest Gross, Division A (0-18)\n\nBest Net, Division A\n\nBest Gross, Division B (19+)\n\nBest Net, Division B\n\nIf you require any clarification in the meantime please feel free to speak to Jim H, Frank or Christian.\n\nQualified Players including November 2013 Monthly Medal for the final on December 17, 2013:\n\nFrank Schwarz\n\nMike Neun\n\nGuy Merrett\n\nJack Cooper\n\nWillie Hopkins\n\nTom Berger\n\nGerry Brimacombe\n\nLesley Mullen\n\nCraig Morriss\n\nHarrie Nieuwland\n\nYung Beece\n\nTony Guardino\n\nRoger Mack\n\nPeter Gamble Beresford\n\nJim Catterson\n\nSteve Metcalf\n\nJack Kuzina\n\nJim Hopkins\n\nGordon Langtry\n\nKuo-Wei Chen\n\nChristian Friis\n\nJerry Buckley\n\nGraham Adams\n\nDao Beece\n\nJoop Schillemans","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0040","type":"game","date":"2013-10-25","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, Friday 25.10.13","text":"As we joined together for registration, a ‘chilly’ breeze was blowing. We teed-off under clear skies with a light, cool breeze. It warmed up a bit towards the end of the first nine, then we were lucky to have a cloud cover – all in all, a beautiful day for golf as we begin to move toward the cool season. After yesterday’s high turnout for the Annual Tournament leg at Gassan Khun Tan, we expected a light turnout. We had 13 members in the Stableford competition and two new members who are still establishing their handicaps. Frank Schwarz continued his hot streak to take third place with 32 points, playing with his son Silvan – welcome back Silvan – we like to see our younger members joining us to challenge us to play our best. “Young Jimmie” Catterson (75 yrs. old) stepped up to the forward tees to enjoy a good round earning 34 points to take second place. Well done Jimmie! And the BIG story was the brilliant round by Steve Metcalf that resulted in him winning first place with 36 points. Steve has only been back playing with us less than a month and we have all been impressed with the steady improvement of his game. Fortunately (for the rest of us), he leaves this weekend for six weeks of work offshore without golf, so it will open up opportunities for the rest of our members, until he can re-boot his game in December. Well done gentlemen. Thanks to everyone for coming out to share a very enjoyable day of social golf. Next Tuesday, 29 October, the 3rd leg of the Annual Tournament will be held at Mae Jo, with 37 CMSG members already registered. Members who have not registered to compete in this leg of the tournament are still welcome to join the one-day Stableford competition, but please be informed that you will play at the back of the field of competitors, whose groupings and tee-times for the Annual Tournament have already been organized by the Competition Committee. We will have lunch and awards for the one-day competition at the CMSGs Mae Jo clubhouse, affectionately known as the CaddyShack. Please note that we will commence teeing-off at 8:32 a.m. on Tuesday 29 October, so please register by 8:00 a.m. at the latest.\n\nTuesday 22 October 2013 Mae Jo Winners\n\nWinners: Jimmie, Frank, Steve","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0039","type":"game","date":"2013-10-22","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo Tuesday, 22.10.13","text":"Finally we enjoyed an overcast day of golf without rain and a bit of sunshine on the second nine holes. We had a good turnout with 19 members and 2 guests playing in 2-person teams. We tried a new format of 9 hole Greensomes and 9 hole Scramble. The format called for at least 3 drives from each player on each 9 holes; handicaps were 25% of the combined individual handicaps for each 2-person team. The Greensomes format put a bit of pressure on the players after the best tee shot was selected, since it was alternate shots after that. Coming in at third place with a net 80 was the team of Jack Kuzina and Gerry Brimacombe – welcome back Gerry! The team of Joe Albright and newly-returned Larry Richard came in second with a net 74, while first place was won by an amazing performance by Frank Schwarz and Tom Berger with a net 63 on a gross 69 (3 under par). Well done gentlemen.\n\nTuesday 22 October 2013 Mae Jo Winners\n\nWinners: Gerry, Jack, Frank, Larry, Tom\n\nThanks to everyone for coming out to compete in the new format, which turned out to be different and enjoyable.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0038","type":"game","date":"2013-10-18","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo Friday, 18.10.13","text":"Survivor: Typhoon Nari — Golf at Mae Jo Situation: Typhoon Nari dumped rain on Chiang Mai throughout Thursday night, continuing right up until registration time at 7 a.m. on Friday. 14 members showed-up by 7 a.m. wanting to play. Since the rain continued relentlessly until 7.15 a.m., 5 members abandoned-ship and left 9 hardy souls to do battle together on the soggy fairways and soft greens of the Mae Jo Golf Club under conditions of lift, clean, and place on the closely-mown areas (not rough). Frank, Sylvan, and Tom took the lead into the Typhoon. This was the first time that the group following Frank actually saw his group after the 9th hole! We had some holes where the umbrellas were not used for the drives and second shots, but they were followed by more intensive precipitation requiring umbrellas on the same hole for chipping and putting. During the 18-hole round, two of the competitors withdrew due to the significantly challenging conditions of play, leaving only 7 thoroughly soaked competitors from the 14 members who showed-up that completed play for the competition. Thus, the attrition rate was 50% from show-up to completion of 18 holes of competition. The results represent the performance of the never-say-die members who finished their rounds – with shriveled-up hands that looked like they could have spent hours in a massage parlour! Results: The tough conditions kept the players from shooting as near to their handicaps as usual. Frank Schwarz took first place with the most Stableford points; Steve Bjorge took second place, and Stuart MacFarlane took third place. We all highly enjoyed our golf in the rain, even though the conditions were challenging. The general consensus is that rain is better than sunshine.\n\nWinners: Stuart, Frank, Steve.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0037","type":"game","date":"2013-10-15","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo Tuesday, 15.10.13","text":"It appears that the rainy season is over now and the cool season is approaching rapidly – we enjoyed beautiful weather under sunshine with a light breeze. We had a good turnout with 22 members in a 2-person scramble format, while Iain Craig, his son William, and Lennart Larsson played with us outside the competition. The format called for at least 6 drives from each player followed by both players hitting the remaining shots, selecting the best shot for the team; handicaps were 25% of the combined individual handicaps for each 2-person team. We had a tie for third place at net 68 between Craig Morris &Yung Beece and Jack Cooper & Stuart Macfarlane, won by the latter team on a countback. The Dutch team of Harry Nieuwland and Joop Schillemans had a good day, coming in at 65 net to take second place. The big winners were Frank Schwarz and Tom Berger with a net 64 on the day’s low gross score of 70 – great teamwork! Thanks to everyone for coming out to compete in our first 2-person scramble, which was enjoyed by all our members. Please remember to notify Frank or Jim of your teams for next Tuesday’s 2-person 6-6-6 competition: 6 holes alternate shots, 6 holes best ball, and 6 holes scramble on 22 October.\n\nTuesday 15 October 2013 Mae Jo Winners\n\nStuart & Jack, Frank & Tom, Joop & Harry.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0036","type":"game","date":"2013-10-14","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna Monday, 14.10.13","text":"Much to our surprise a small group of seventeen members and one guest came out for a pre-tournament game of stableford. We were happy to host Maejo Captain Jim who came out to check out the course. Some good news from the Lanna management after JJ Walker successfully negotiated with the ranking General for a 600 baht green fee/ caddy fee for next Monday the first day of the Annual. Lester Twigden took first place honours with 36 points closely followed by Prajat Bacchi with 35 points. David Stephens chased the front runners down to the wire and earned third place with 34 points. See Y’all next Monday.\n\nDavid, Prajat, Lester","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0035","type":"game","date":"2013-10-11","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo Friday, 11.10.13","text":"We were blessed by a beautiful day with early morning fog followed by sunshine with a light pleasant breeze on the second 9 holes. Players included 21 members, and our new member William Craig (Iain’s son) putting in his first scorecard. The format was individual Stableford competition. Following on his great performance last Tuesday, Steve Metcalf continued his good form by earning 33 points to take third place. Tom Berger continued his consistent good golf by earning 34 points to take second place. Finally, despite a dismal start with his head in a tizzy, Captain Jim Hopkins managed to bring in 36 points due to a strong finish to take first place. He requests that all players report to the Captain and register not later than 7 a.m. to relive his blood pressure prior to tee-off. We have several members (you know who you are) who consistently show up after the 7 a.m. registration deadline. This causes a certain amount of chaos in making the pairings during the final ten minutes prior to the first groups’ teeing-off – when some threesomes become foursomes, etc. As we go forward into the high season, the effect of late show-ups will be magnified upon all of our members, and we need to avoid significant re-pairings after 7 a.m. Thanks to everyone who played today for keeping up the pace – we managed to finish in about four hours. Today, Mae Jo starters informed Captain Jim Hopkins that it is most likely that they will not allow us to tee-off simultaneously from No. 1 and No. 10 in the future (high season). This is related to complaints from our members who completed rapid rounds after teeing-off on No. 10, and who then came around too fast – coming around to No. 1 expecting to tee-off immediately, while the starters have booked tee-times on No. 1 prior to that for other groups of their customers. We clarified that, while the global principle is that groups coming around to tee-off on No. 10 have priority, the opposite does not apply. This means that groups coming around after starting on No. 10 do NOT have priority to tee-off on No. 1, because the course has already booked and received green fees and caddy fees for many tour groups based upon their tee-off time on hole No. 1 throughout the high season. Please understand this phenomenon as we enter the high season. It looks like it will result in our 6-7 booked groups teeing-off on No. 1 throughout the high season. The result will most likely be that Frank’s first group will be having a late brunch and waiting for the rest of us to join them for lunch. Next Tuesday we will play a 2-person Scramble. If anyone has not yet notified Frank of your team composition, please do so as soon as possible. Have a nice week-end!\n\nFriday 11 October 2013 Mae Jo Winners\n\nWinners: Tom, Jim, Steve.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0034","type":"game","date":"2013-10-08","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo Tuesday, 08.10.13","text":"We had a good turnout with 20 members, our newest member Graham Adams (fifth scorecard), and a guest, Greg. We enjoyed beautiful weather under sunshine with a light breeze. The day’s format was Stableford Nassau. Steve Metcalf recently returned from Indonesia to join us again and was in great form on the front 9 to win with 22 points – he also won all 4 caddy holes in his group; well done Steve!. On the back 9, we had 4 players scoring 18 points – on the countback, Jim Hopkins won with a bogie-par finish. The big story of the day was the brilliant performance by Stuart Duncan with 45 points to capture the overall 18 hole competition. Actually, he had the most points on both the front 9 and the back 9! This follows his win last Friday with 35 points. In addition to winning the overall Stableford, he received a handicap reduction of 5 strokes for his amazing performance. It is always great to see our members improving their games. Thanks to everyone for coming out to compete and for the camaraderie afterwards that made it an enjoyable day for all of us! Please remember to notify Frank or Jim of your teams for next Tuesday’s 2-person scramble, if you have not already done so. It should be a fun event.\n\nTuesday 8 October 2013 Mae Jo Winners\n\nWinners: Steve, Stuart, Jim.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0033","type":"game","date":"2013-10-07","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna Monday, 07.10.13","text":"Winter is on the way and the snowbirds are moving South. There was a sighting of Mark Morris at Lanna at the 19th hole and Mike Ackland literally stepped of the plane into his golf shoes and shot a gross 90 in a jet lag fog. Welcome back guys. Nineteen members and three guests turned out for the monthly stroke competition and the honours were captured by the Ladies Division. Continuing her success without husband Keith in attendance Noi Taylor shot a net 67 for a first place win and topped second place winner Pranee Buckley by one stroke. Honourable mention goes to the Men, Garry Walker, John Dalton, and Paul Coppens who managed a three way tie at net 71. Next week will be the last Monday before the first game of the Annual Tournament the following week and a chance to check out the conditions. See you there.\n\nPaul, John, Noi, Pranee & Garry","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0032","type":"game","date":"2013-10-04","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo Friday, 04.10.13","text":"We were fortunate to have another overcast sky for the first nine followed by sunshine on the second nine. Players included seventeen members, up-coming member Graham Adams, and Stuart Leckie’s friend Greg. Harry Nieuwland was a bit surprised to be in the money again, taking third place with 32 points. Stuart Leckie came in second with 34 points, while Stuart Duncan took first place (again) with 35 points. The pace of play was much improved today, partially because we played in threesomes. Thanks to everyone for keeping up the pace – we managed to finish in just over four hours. Next Tuesday we will play a Stableford Nassau competition – most points for front nine, back nine, and overall points. Have a nice week-end!\n\nFriday 4 October 2013 Mae Jo Winners\n\nPhoto – Winners: Stuart L., Stuart D., Harry.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0024","type":"event","date":"2013-10-01","venue":null,"heading":"Isaan – Chiang Mai Challenge Cup 2009","text":"SATURDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2009\n\nChiang mai team wins the Udon Challenge trophy at last!!\n\nAfter five years of failing narrowly, the Chiang Mai Team has won this years Matchplay Challenge Event by a comfortable margin (although it didn’t seem like it as we nervously awaited results from incoming matches right to the death!)\n\nOn the day, the Chiang Mai team performed brilliantly in the singles, normally our “Achilles Heel” to record a 27 points to 21 victory, which when added to the first day pairs resulted in a final score of 39 1/2 to 32 1/2 winning margin. Final total: Chiang mai 39.5 Udon/Khon Kaen 32.5\n\nOn the day, there were great wins for Yung, Truus, Harry, David Hub, Dan Severson, Grahame Curry, Tony Guardino, and guests Barry and Bob. Vital extra points were won by Les (who nearly didn’t play due to not feeling well), Phil and Malcolm.\n\nThe trophy is coming back to Chiang Mai for the first time…and next year we will defend it, wherever it is decided to hold the event. The organisation by Tim and the guys from Udon and Khon Kaen has been great and we can’t thank them enough.\n\nPAIRS\n\nAlan & Barry (Ch Rai) ½ Alan & Mick 2½\n\nGrahame & Kari 0 Tim & Chris 3\n\nKim & Tony Guardino 3 Derek & Kevin 0\n\nYung & Bob 2 George & Ta 1\n\nHarry & Truus 3 Andy & Mac 0\n\nRoger & Malcolm 2 Dave & Steve 1\n\nPhil & Dan ½ Rob & Jungle 2 ½\n\nDavid Hub & Les 1 ½ Bob & John 1 ½\n\nTOTAL 12 ½ 11 ½\n\nSINGLES\n\nYung 3 Steve 0\n\nMalcolm 1 Jungle 2\n\nKari 0 Opponent 3\n\nTruus 2½ Ta ½\n\nGrahame 2½ Opponent ½\n\nTony G. 3 Kevin 0\n\nBarry 3 Alan 0\n\nAlan 0 Chris 3\n\nBob 2½ Tim ½\n\nDavid 3 Tony 0\n\nPhil ½ Andy 2½\n\nKim 0 Mac 3\n\nDan 2½ John ½\n\nLes ½ Opponent 2½\n\nRoger 0 Opponent 3\n\nHarry 3 Opponent 0\n\nTOTAL 27 21\n\nDay 1 Pairs\n\nAfter day one of the annual matchplay event between our club (with a few guests) and our friends from Isaan, matchplay pairs, the score was very tight but in favour of Chiang Mai, by 12 1/2 to 11 1/2 points. Eight pairs matches took place, with excellent victories for Harry & Truus, Kim Gillies and Tony Guardino, Yung & Bob (guest), Roger & Malcolm, and also points picked up in drawn matches/ narrow defeats by Les, Phil, Dan and David Hub. Unfortunately our “star players”, the low handicap guys, came up against some very tough opposition. Grahame Curry shot 81 off the stick yet his pairing incredibly lost 6 & 4 against a pairing in which one of the opponents shot 76 including five birdies!! Tough golf!!\n\nAfter a more social second day scramble, the sixteen singles matches which will decide the overall result, take place on Wednesday. Let’s hope we can reverse our fortunes of previous years when we have mostly been pipped at the post after the singles day! Malcolm reports that everyone is enjoying the experience of playing new courses in a good but very friendly competitive environment and that the hosts are looking after us very well. Harry and Truus in particular are doing very well on the nearest the pin prizes. Don’t think they will have space in the car for all the prizes they have won!!\n\nWEDNESDAY, 26 AUGUST 2009\n\nEvent at Khon Kaen\n\nCurrently, eleven members have indicated that they will travel to Khon Kaen at the end of October. Any further declarations of interest would be welcomed.\n\nWe understand that the Udon Club have anything upto twenty players available, including at least two guest players who are actually based in Chiang Rai and who came to Chiang Mai with their group last year, so there is plenty of available space for anyone else who wishes to join us.\n\nOn our side, we also may have a couple of guest players who are friends of Chiang Mai golfers who have indicated that they would like to join us and play for us, boosting our numbers a little more, but still plenty of space for anyone else.\n\nThe event is likely to take place between 28th and 31st October. Please contact Malcolm Tetley at malcolmtetley(at)hotmail.com or by calling him on 086 820 3635.\n\nMalcolm\n\nUDON/ CHIANG MAI CUP UPDATE\n\nWe have now spoken again to Tim Seitz, the organiser on the Udon side of the event, and he has confirmed as follows\n\n1. Tim has already received confirmation for sixteen players from their side who wish to take part in the event to be held in Khon Kaen towards the end of October.\n\n2. So far, we have an indication of eleven players from Chiang Mai who intend to play, so we are still open to more volunteers who wish to take part. Everyone who travels from Chiang Mai is guaranteed to take part, and in the event we have more than the sixteen Tim already has, he can increase the size of his team accordingly.\n\n3. Two Hotels have been recommended in Khon Kaen, one is approx 900 Baht per night and the other is around 500 Baht for those who prefer the budget option.\n\n4. Final dates will be agreed soon between Tim and Roger Mack who is handling the logistics of the event for us, but it is intended that it will be at the end of October, a couple of weeks after our Annual Tournament is concluded.\n\n5. Travel arrangements will be down to individuals. The drive to Khon Kaen is approx. 8/9 hours, there are also Buses from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen, and for anyone who fancies the speediest option, you can fly to Khon Kaen via Bangkok.\n\n6. Anyone who intends to take part who has not already been in touch should contact Malcolm Tetley either by email to malcolmtetley(at)hotmail.com or by phone 086 820 3635.\n\n7. As we approach the event, we will call a meeting of those who are taking part so that we can discuss all the arrangements including travel, hotels, arrangements for golf, etc etc.\n\nIssan / Chiang Mai Challenge 2009\n\nUDON CHALLENGE\n\nIt’s that time of year again. We’re in the initial throes of planning for the Challenge.\n\nHere are the details as they have been worked out so far.\n\n· Date: The last week in October\n\n· Where: Khon Ken\n\n· Cost: Sign up fee for prizes and food TBD.\n\n· Courses: Santiburi: Cost to be determined\n\nDan Koon: Less than 750 Baht\n\nUbon Rat (EGAT): 500 Baht, Approx. 25 klicks from Khon Kaen\n\n· Format: First Day Team Play\n\nSecond Day Social (Scramble)\n\nThird Day Individual Competition\n\n· Hotels: Kosa: Around 900 baht\n\nOthers available in various price ranges\n\n· Travel: Participants should make their own travel arrangements\n\n· Sign Up: We can field as many players as we wish. The Udon club has expressed a preference for a Men’s competition with a separate outing for the ladies if the need arises.\n\nCurrent handicaps will be used unless the player feels a downward adjustment is required out of fairness. Generally the Udon players have lower handicaps than us so expect to be playing against someone with a lower handicap.\n\nInitial indications of interest need to be expressed to Malcolm (086-820-3635, malcolmtetley(at)hotmail.com) by July 24. We need a commitment such as, “I’ll be there unless a real emergency arises”. This will allow Tim to negotiate discounts and make reservations. Players wishing to join the comp after the cutoff date will be handled on a case by case basis.\n\n· Contacts: The committee organizing this affair consists of Roger, Malcolm, Guy and Christian, sort of a committee of the willing, also for historical reasons. If anyone else wishes to join in let Roger know. Right now Malcolm is handling sign ups and Roger is co-ordinating with Tim.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0025","type":"event","date":"2013-10-01","venue":null,"heading":"Isaan – Chiang Mai Challenge 2007","text":"Thursday, 8 November 2007\n\nSummary of Events\n\nDay 1 Royal Chiangmai Match Play pairs.\n\n2 matches drawn, Issan won 4 matches, CM won 2 matches.\n\n3 matches went to the last hole.\n\nNearest the Pins: Rick Layton & Jack Cooper\n\nDay 2 Chiangmai Lamphun Social Scramble.\n\nWinning Team – Scott Lumsden, Rick Layton, Bob Allen, Yung Beece – net 70\n\nRunners-up – Mark Smith, Jim Catterson, Gordon Langtry, Dave Murray – 71\n\nAgain nice and close with only 3 strokes seperating the top 6 teams.\n\nNearest the Pins: Roger Mack & Tim Seitz\n\nDay 3 Lanna Match Play singles.\n\nChiangmai won 7 matches & Issan won 6 matches.\n\nWith the 2 match lead by Issan on the first day this meant they won by 1 match.\n\nHowever, after a late withdrawal by an Issan player on the night before the last match, the Issan Club insisted that the CM Club have a match by default which was accepted only after it was clear that the competition was a draw and that the Trophy would go back to Issan. This was treated as a grand gesture and was applauded by all.\n\nOverall result – A Draw – even the nearest to the pins were split down the middle.\n\nHighlights:\n\nShot of the Competition: Jeff Lincoln Lanna 1st hole – 2 metres sideways.\n\nBiggest winning margin in a match: Royal 8 up with 7 to go – Gary Lyon & Roscoe Butler\n\nBest Par Round: Lamphun Scramble 18 pars – Don Hendry, Gregg Gilbert, Craig Morriss & Gordon Bell\n\nBest Individual round under par: Kevin Ward\n\nBest attempted come back: Lanna 7 holes down to lose on last hole – Brendan Tanham\n\nBest chip in for an Eagle but all too late: Lanna Andy Wroe.\n\nWorst Finish: Lanna 4 holes up with 6 to go and lose – Scott Lumsden\n\nLanna Match Play singles 8 Nov\n\nA perfect day for the final round of the competition. Clear Blue Skies and a slight breeze and the Lanna Course was looking in fine shape. 32 golfers enjoyed the day with 13 matches (one match had to be scratched due to a late withdrawal from the Issan Club) up for grabs and one social group at the tail end. The results are a true testimony to the fairness of the two competing clubs when the home side won 7 matches (local knowledge) and the Issan Club won 6 matches. Once again three matches went to the very last hole. All retired to the watering hole to compare their tales of woe or success.\n\nWednesday, 7 November 2007 – Lamphun 4 Ball Scramble Wed 7 Nov\n\nAlmost perfect conditions with clear skys and a slight breeze made for and enjoyable day on one of the better courses in chiangmai. 35 golfers saw us one short for our nine groups but the Issan boys mostly preferred the course to Royal and were extremely happy to have played it. Close games again so the draw was considered a success although we had to swap Les out of his drawn team as he had a fall the night before and may have done in a rib or two (again). Only three shots seperated the top six teams with the winning team getting a net 70. Birdies were hard to get on the day by all concerned but Don Hendry’s team couldn’t believe coming in with 18 pars.\n\nResults on the right and photos in the photo album.\n\nTuesday, 6 November 2007 – Royal Match Play Pairs Tuesday 6 Nov\n\nNine groups of four survived the meet and greet at Nr 1 Pub on Monday night and the carry on afterwards to tee off in the Match Play pairs but only 8 groups were in the competition. The course was in great condition and enjoyed by most, although at least one Issan player considered that the fairways were just not flat enough, no complaints about the weather though, almost perfect. The Issan boys were glad that we played off the white tees as they considered it quite long enough. A bit of confusion at the start due to the starter wanting us to go off first and tenth tees early, but all was sorted and away we went. Turns out the match ups were all pretty close with two groups squared and Issan winning the the day in four groups and Chiangmai in two groups and three of those matches went to the last hole. So that makes the Issan Club 2 up on the day with the social day tomorrow and singles match play still to come on Thursday.\n\nWednesday, 24 October 2007\n\nI found out that Royal were having a Pro Comp on the Thursday and they were going to slot us in between their groups so that was no good. I had to arrange to swap the Royal booking to the Tuesday and the Lanna booking to the Thursday with Lamphun remaining on the Wednesday. So that is it, the vouchers have been purchased from Royal and deposits paid at Lamphun.\n\nThese are the new venues and tee-off times:\n\nTuesday 6 Nov Royal tee-off 11:24am Match Play Pairs.\n\nWednesday 7 Nov Lamphun tee-off 9:30am Texas Scramble Social Event\n\nThursday 8 Nov Lanna tee-off 9:30 am Match Play Singles\n\nThere will be a meet and greet in the NUMBER ONE PUB on Monday night 5pm when we will draw teams for the Wednesday Texas Scramble. Also to finalise any details for the other events, be there to support your club.\n\nFriday, 19 October 2007\n\nWhoops, I spoke too soon, the venues are not finalised. Unfortunately Highlands decided to put up their fee over 1400 baht so we are looking for a course for the third days play. Royal have a deal on for Nov if you buy a book of 10 vouchers it is 1000 baht including caddy each, if I can get Issan mob to send me the money we may go there, otherwise it may be a second game on the Lamphun course. I am waiting on a reply from the Issan mob.\n\nSunday, 14 October 2007\n\nUpdate 14 October\n\nThe venues are now finalized and are as follows:\n\nDay 1 Nov 6 Lanna 0830 Singles Match Play\n\nDay 2 Nov 7 CMLamphun 0930 Social 4ball event\n\nDay 3 Nov 8 Highlands 0930 Doubles Match Play\n\nAll the above bookings are for 32 golfers, if you intend to play on the day and are not on the team and have not advised us please do so ASAP\n\nHandicaps:\n\nSingles match play is played of full difference of handicaps, i.e. a 12 handicapper receives 5 shots from a 7 handicapper.\n\nFour Ball better-ball match play is played off 3/4 of difference from lowest handicapper in group. So if you have player A with a 10 handicap, B with 13, C with 18 and D with 22, then A gets no shots, B gets 2, C gets 6 and D gets 9. C’s shots are taken at the hole with index 1-6 etc.\n\nA better-ball pairs competition is played off 3/4 of normal handicap. i.e if 2 players in a team play their own ball, and only the best score on each hole counts, they both play off 3/4 of their normal handicap.\n\nIn foursomes where 2 players play alternate shots with one ball, the normal allowance is 1/2 of their two combined handicaps.\n\nRules for the social 4b are the same as our 4b comp. Person whose drive is counted does not get a second shot (except on par 3) and all players must hit a set number of drives.\n\nSo far I have had offers to assist with transport from Malcolm, Scott, Ron, Colin, Yung & Les\n\nPlease pay your green fee for the social day by the 23 Oct so I can pay the deposit to confirm the booking.\n\nMore info on the Prizes and Presentation will be forthcoming","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0026","type":"event","date":"2013-10-01","venue":null,"heading":"Isaan – Chiang Mai Challenge Cup 2012","text":"Summary Report\n\nArriving on the date of November 5, 2012, in Khon Kaen both the Chiang Mai Golfers and the Isaan Golfers met at 19:00 at the Beer Garden of the Hotel Kosa. 18 players from Chiang Mai (from a total of 22) and around 25 players from the Isaan team attended. Steve Hoss generously sponsored a 30 Liter keg of Leo Beer. Tim Seitz as the principal Organizers welcomed all players and went through the general Agenda and schedule for the next three days. We left the Hotel every morning at 07:45 am and start Match 1 on all three days at 09:30 am.\n\nFirst day was a Mixed Texas Scramble (2 players from each team),\n\nSecond day (first day of competition) a 2 Team Best Ball Match play,\n\nThird day singles Match play.\n\nThe daily transport to and from the Golf Course was done with the help of the Isaan players offering space in their cars or simply as guides driving in front of the Chiang Mai participants traveling with their own Vehicles.\n\nAll rounds were played at the Singha Park, Santiburi Golf course about 20 minutes drive from the Kosa Hotel. This great Venue gave us (thanks to the efforts of Tim) a great deal for Baht 1.000 per round including Caddie fee. Golf carts could be shared for Baht 300 a person.\n\nThe Golf course does not have a great difficulty and a great forgiveness for inaccurate drives. However the greens are quiet fast and undulated, additionally Tim asked the Super for the Golf course to place the Pins at the same position than for the recent Co-sanctioned Asian Tour tournament held at the same Venue. The conditions of the course were fantastic and we felt the warm welcome from Singha Park, we only received smiles from everyone, from the Pro shop staff to the Locker room staff to the Caddies and the Restaurant staff. There were some really interesting and difficult pin placements to say the least and they would all be the same throughout the competition with the exception to Hole # 3 Par 5 which was changed from the very accessible front right to the far right back directly over the front side Bunker (Tim thought it was not difficult enough on the first day). The Locker room has to get a special mentioning because they are by far the best I have seen in Thailand. It is noticeable that Singha did not spare any expense in the detail work and materials used.\n\n06.11.12\n\nOn the first day we had a total of 13 4-somes going of from Tee #1 and Tee # 10. The camaraderie in the mixed teams was good and it was a great way of starting this year Isaan – Chiang Mai Cup because everyone had a chance to meet new people and to get familiar with the Golf course. With Sunny but Windy weather conditions it was very pleasant to play. After the round we gathered at the Restaurant outside area as Tim and Alan computed the Winners of the first day’s competition. Prices for the first three places in the Team competition were awarded as well as closest to the Pin on all 4 Par 3’s. The Winning Scores were 67 for third, 67 for second (thanks to an Eagle on the last hole) and 66 for first place.\n\n07.11.12\n\nOn the Second day the more serious competitions started with 2 Best Ball Match Play pairings. Again it must be mentioned that the competition stayed very friendly and enjoyable at all times and all teams finished their respective games in 4 ½ hours. We now were matched equally with players on both sides (22 from Chiang Mai, 22 from Isaan). The pairings were chosen by their handicaps to be as close together as they could be. Again we had a Sunny day with some cloud cover but less Wind than on the first day and therefore more on the warm side. After the round we gathered this time inside the Clubhouse (AC) and Tim after computing with Alan the Scores announced the Results for the Competition as well a the closest to the Pins. The tally was 21.5 points from the Chiang Mai team and 11.5 for the Isaan Team.\n\n08.11.12\n\nOn the third day we played in Singles Match play (players as close as possible together with their Handicaps). The weather was great again but this time almost no Wind and only little cloud cover which made this the hottest day. Nevertheless the competition was fierce but friendly at all times. After this round we only stayed for Lunch and the exchange of Golf anecdotes. The Results will be announced at the closing dinner, which was held at the Pool of the Kosa Hotel at 19:00. The dinner started on time and after some Beer (1 keg of 30 Liter sponsored by Isaan and one by the Chiang Mai players) and food, Tim started the announcement of the finally tally by presenting first the Winners of todays closest to the Pin. As for the Isaan – Chiang Mai Cup, Chiang Mai came out on top with a final Score of 53.5 to 47.5 for Isaan. So Chiang Mai won the Cup back after losing it in 2011 to Isaan. A great big thank you goes out to Tim Seitz and Alan Griffith for all the hard work they did to make this a very well organized Event. It was a pleasure to meet all Players who represented the Isaan Team (Udon Thani, Khon Kaen & Lao) and we all received only the warmest welcome. This is the way it should be and we are looking forward to defend the Cup in 2013 again in Isaan.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0027","type":"event","date":"2013-10-01","venue":null,"heading":"Isaan – Chiang Mai Challenge Cup 2008","text":"Presentation Night was again held at the Tiger Bar after the success from last year. Les and his helpers at the Chiangmai Club’s expence once again did us proud with ample food to suit most participants and partners. A vote of thanks was given by both club captains for all the efforts of those concerned and the Issan Club presented the Chiangmai club with a box of dark Lao beer and two bottles of spirits to be handed out in our next competition (Scramble end November at Lanna). Prizes were handed out for the nearest the pins on all three courses and much to our regret the Challenge Cup was again handed over to Tim till next year. The similarity between the two clubs was once again highlighted by the overall results and the social activities and comradeship. An invite was given by Tim & Nuan Sansorn from Khon Kaen TAT for the club to come and enjoy the hospitality of Khon Kaen’s Hotels and Golf Courses next year at around the same time. All agreed that once again the format for the competition and social activities was a big success and most if not all are looking forward to the re-match next year.\n\n___________________________________________________________\n\nMAEJO MATCH PLAY SINGLES.\n\nClear Blue Skies and for once most people were almost too early. The starter gave us the go ahead 1 hour early and indicated that we could go off 1 & 10, but when it came down to it there was one person missing from the first three groups so it was necessary to start the Social players and higher handicaps first. But by 10am, our original tee-off time, all but one group were on their way. And just as well because play was slow and I put that down to the fact that the competition went down to the last group on the last hole with 5 matches halved out of 15. The last three groups taking between five and five and a half hours to complete. Unfortunately Chiangmai were not good enough on the final day going down to Issan 20.5 to 24.5, meaning that another very close competition went Issan’s way winning the trophy by one point overall. The nearest the pins went to Barry Finch (Issan) and David Murphy (Chiangmai). So even the nearest the pins were split 50/50 in the overall competition.\n\n__________________________________________________________\n\nGASSAN KHUNTAN SOCIAL SCRAMBLE.\n\nOvercast skies were a bit of a worry after yesterday but the God’s smiled on us today and we had some great weather with a mixture of blue sky, cloud and sunshine but no rain. The course came as a shock to some especially after the dirt track leading to the course which has been made much worse after all the rain over the past week. But to everyones surprise the course looked as pretty as a picture and played extremely well although the general consensus was that it was a good challenge for all concerned and they were glad that it was the social days play and not the competition day. After some late withdrawals we ended up with Two 3 balls and Six 4 balls and with only two groups getting in under Par one three ball (Mr B, Greg and An) and one 4 ball (Guy, Andy, Tim, Keith) they were our winners and the next best was Level Par (Alan, Dave, Malcolm & Les). Well done and a box of Lao beer to each team. The nearest the pins were won by Nuan on the 2nd hole and Tim on the 18th hole. The shot of the day was by Phil Williams who put the first shot of the day off the tenth through the crowd of on lookers without hitting anyone and didnt even make the water in front of the Ladies tee.\n\n_________________________________________________________\n\nGREEN VALLEY MATCH PLAY PAIRS.\n\nWhile Green Valley itself was in great shape the weather unfortunately let us down. The previous nights rain had made the start very humid but with cloudy skies it was hoped we would have a decent round, but the sun broke through and increased the humidity and when the breeze did come after nine holes it was followed by a short shower. But worse was to come, the first group made it to the 18th Green but the remaining 9 groups were caught in one of the most torrential downpours we have seen this year just five holes from home. The first three groups home were outright 3 point wins to Chiangmai and Issan chipped in with one 3 point win and the rest of the groups were fairly evenly split giving the final result on day one of the tournament to Chiangmai 13.5 points to Issans 10.5 points. The nearest the pins were on hole 3 won by Nigel Jones and on hole 12 won by Gordon Langtry.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0028","type":"event","date":"2013-10-01","venue":null,"heading":"Isaan – Chiang Mai Challenge Cup 2010","text":"CHIANG MAI RETAIN THE CHALLENGE CUP!\n\nFollowing on from last years first ever victory for Chiang Mai in the annual matchplay event against the Isaan team, this years event held 25 to 28 October has resulted in another stunning win for the Chiang Mai team. This year thirteen players from each side competed in fourball and singles matches, with three points at stake in each match, front 9, back 9, and overall result.On day one, six fourball pairs matches took place, and one single due to an odd number of players in the teams. Chiang Mai ended up with just two wins and five defeats. The two Garys ( Burke and Lyon) produced a great 3-0 victory, and Roger Mack and Malcolm Tetley also picked up a victory which went to the last putt on the 18th hole!! The score after day one was 11 and a half to Isaan, 8 to Chiang Mai, down but certainly not out!Day two was the usual friendly mixed team Texas Scramble, with players from both sides competing together. There was a tied result at gross 67, 5 under par. Gary Lyon and Duane Demerle from Chiang Mai were in one of the winning teams, and Malcolm was in the other winning team.\n\nThe third day was about as tense as the recent Ryder Cup, and Chiang Mai hopes seemed to be fading when the first two matches back in the clubhouse both produced 3-0 wins for Isaan with Roger and Malcolm on the losing end of some excellent play by their opponents. At this stage, Tim, the Isaan captain had that confident look of victory expectation, so what happened next was just amazing!!\n\nThe next eight results produced an astonishing seven victories all in favour of Chiang Mai. Kim Gillies, Tony Guardino, Graham Best, Dan Evans, Gary Burke, Kari Laukkanen and Duane all produced great wins, and in addition Grahame Curry played out a tied game in a very tough match. Suddenly, Chiang Mai only needed two more points to win and had turned around a big Isaan lead into a narrow advantage to Chiang Mai.\n\nThere were three matches still out, involving Gary Lyon, Haydn Patterson and Les Harvey, and as the matces approached the 18th fingers were crossed and breaths were held, but surprise surprise, our very own Les Harvey had demolished his opponent for a 9 & 8 victory and the three points gained saw us past the finishing line, ably assisted by H. who picked up an excellent half point against a fearsome opponent!\n\nSo that was it! Final score, Isaan 27 and a half, Chiang Mai 31, so we win the match and retain the trophy!! A great time was had by all, and we now look forward to next years event with eager anticipation as we go for a hat trick of consecutive victories!!\n\nAs most of you will remember, a Chiang Mai Team travelled to Khon Kaen in 2009 and won the Challenge Cup Event for the first time ever. Tim Seitz, the Isaan Clubs main organizer gave a commitment to organize the event again this year in Khon Kaen, as the event had been held in Chiang Mai in both 2007 and 2008.Tim has now contacted us suggesting an event in the final week of October, before high season kicks in. The format would be similar to previous years, three golf days, two in competition and the third day being a social scramble type of event. As Tim is leaving shortly for an overseas trip, he has requested an indication of the number of people who would be seriously interested in traveling to Khon Kaen to take part this year as a matter of urgency.\n\nCan I therefore request please that those members who are interested contact me WITHIN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS by email, malcolmtetley@hotmail.com or by phone 086 820 3635. As happened last year, our friends from The Royal League are also involved again this year in what we hope will be a strong team to defend the Trophy we currently hold!!\n\nMalcolm Tetley.”","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0029","type":"event","date":"2013-10-01","venue":null,"heading":"Isaan – Chiang Mai Challenge Cup 2011","text":"MATCH REPORT\n\nDay One.\n\nOn Tuesday, Over 50 golfers teed off in the now traditional mixed team scramble event. What Isaan Organiser Tim had not told us was the little surprise that on already undulating greens at Singha Park he had very kindly arranged for the pins to be placed at the most precarious places on the greens, resulting in any number of three and even a few four putts!! On one hole, an attempted 3 foot putt slid by resulting in a side roll down a hill and a 15 footer coming back!! Chiang Mai players Grahame Curry, Steve Blakey, Gordon Bell and Graham Best were all in the prizes finishing in the top 3 of 13 teams and a good time was had by all.\n\nDay Two.\n\nWednesday consisted of 11 fourball betterball pairs matches, mostly producing very close matches, a number of which came down to the final putt on the 18th green. Chiang Mai won 5 matches, Isaan 4, with 2 tied. Notable victories were won by the Chiang Mai teams involving Grahame Curry, Mark Windle, Ian Rudd, Kari Laukkanen (all Royal Leaguers), Brendan Tanham, Craig Morris, Dan Evans and Graham Best (thank goodness for the Australia/ New Zealand section of the CMSG!!). Valuable points were also picked up in draws or narrow defeats involving Phil Williams & Steve Blakey, Len Sparrow & Malcolm Tetley, Harrie Sanders & Duane Demmerle, and John Almquist & Peter Roberts.\n\nThis left the score at the end of the first day of competition proper a precarious 17 to 16 lead for Chiang Mai.\n\nDay Three.\n\nThursday is by nature, the most nervous day for everyone, with this year twenty singles matches and 60 points at stake at the home course of many of the opposition, Dancoon, a quirky rough & ready type of course, not a patch on the beautiful Singha Park which is only 2 years old and already hosting Pro Tour events. The Isaan team were in a determined mood not to have the hat trick of victories done to them by the Chiang Mai team, and it showed in the play where after nine holes our side was already down in most of the matches. In the end, despite great wins for Mark Windle, Jukka Vilander, Ian Rudd, Craig Morris, Graham Best and Gordon Bell , we only managed six victories out of twenty matches, with Isaan winning eleven and three tied, resulting in a final victory for Isaan by 51 1/2 points to 41 1/2.\n\nIt just wasnt our day! Even in the prize draw/ raffle during the presentation ceremony and excellent barbecue, about 15 Isaan guys won raffle prizes against only about five for Chiang Mai guys!!\n\nWell played to Isaan, they deserved their win…..just……if only a couple more matches had gone to us instead of them, we would have won and retained the trophy!!I guess thats what makes Golf such a great game especially in matchplay events!!….ah well, lets see what next year brings. All who attended had a great time, the hosts once again did an excellent organising job, and all went very smoothly…..apart from the result!!\n\nMALCOLM","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0030","type":"event","date":"2013-10-01","venue":null,"heading":"1st Chiang Mai Cup 2013","text":"Alpine Golf Resort 11 June 2013\n\nThe first annual challenge for The Challenge Cup took place yesterday at Alpine Golf Course and was a huge success. Each Society fielded 20 players on a rainy day. Despite the objection to playing in the rain by some players (including myself) the game went ahead and I must admit that the very cool and wet weather conditions were a pleasure to play in. It seemed that everyone had fun and enjoyed the challenge. Sherman and myself were there to check results as they came in and it was so close that the winner of the Challenge Cup was not known until the last group submitted their cards. With 18 games completed, CMSG had won 9, SSSG had won 8 and one game had been halved! We waited with anticipation for the final 2 games to finish. So with the score standing at 9.5 to 8.5 in favour to CMSG, we waited…………..the final 2 matches completed, both won by SSSG. The final result was therefore 10.5, 9.5 in favour of SSSG. I would like to thank all CMSG who participated in this event, you all were exceptional and are to be congratulated for fighting so hard and achieving such a close result on the home course of SSSG. This was an incredible outcome. Well done to everyone and special thanks to you all for supporting your Society.\n\nAll players met at the ThaiSwiss restaurant for food, drinks and the presentation.\n\nCMSG provided prizes to all nearest the pin winners on the day and players collecting these prizes were: Ron Hill, Don Bishop and Yung Beece who collected two prizes. Congratulations to you all.\n\nIt is hoped that after the success of this event, that it will become an annual event. Next year we hope to hold the challenge at Mae Jo Golf Course with an early tee time.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0031","type":"game","date":"2013-10-01","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo Tuesday, 01.10.13","text":"We were blessed by an overcast sky with a few sprinkles of rain and a light breeze – perfectly comfortable weather for golf. Twenty-two members and an up-coming member (Graham Adams) joined the monthly Best Ball net tournament. Today was Kim Anderson’s first day as a legal member, and he came in with a bang.\n\nOur members showed their golf and team skills with 9 of the 11 teams shooting under par (net). We had a tie for third place between Christian & Roger and Stuart Duncan & Kim; on the countback, it was Kim’s bogey on number 18 that brought them in to take third place at 66 net. Taking second place was the team of Ted Taylor & Tony Guardino with a 64 net — well done. First place, with a great score of 62 net, went to the team of John Dalton and Steve Bjorge (who just retired the day before!). Welcome Steve – a great start to your retirement! For some unknown reasons, the final foursome came in about an hour after everyone else finished. This resulted in some good comaraderie and a few beers more than usual while we awaited the arrival of the winners.\n\nThanks to everyone for joining in the competition and helping to make it a socially enjoyable experience!\n\nWinner at Maejo:\n\nStuart, Kim & Ted","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0023","type":"game","date":"2013-09-30","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 30.09.13","text":"On a clear Autumnal Day with clear skies refreshing breeze and dry conditions nineteen members and one guest teed off for a game of Stableford on courses one and two. A familiar face on the leader board these days Alan Gariano took sole possession of first place with 36 points and earned the cash and a look from the discretion of the Handicapper. Despite being accompanied by husband Keith, Noi Taylor climbed higher on the board this week and claimed second place in a tie with reliable Hiro at 35 points. Honourable mention goes to Pung Bacchi with 34 points and third place.\n\nNext week is the first Monday of the month and a stroke competition on courses 3 & 1 see you there.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0020","type":"event","date":"2013-09-29","venue":null,"heading":"Scramble September 2013","text":"Gold Canyon 19 September 2013\n\nAll 9 teams were present and accounted for in good time and we even managed to tee-off a little early. The weather was fine and the course fairways were excellent and even though a majority of the greens had been sanded it did not seem to bother anyone if we look at the excellent results on the board. With nearest the pins on all par 3’s they did seem to be difficult to get on and we were advised that the pin positions were in the most difficult zones. That did not seem to bother Christian & Roger on the front nine or Jayjay & “Smiley” on the back nine who all won nearest the pin prizes. The winning teams on the day were: 3rd Place going to the “Aussies” – Graham, Garry, John & Dave with a Gross 73 Net 61 (Also tied with Gross 75 Net 61 was Frank’s team but they were not in the comp due to qualifying rules: 2nd Place going to “Lost Souls” – Kieran, Len, Keith & Noi with Gross 75 Net 60; and the overall winners on the day were “The Pissheads” – Don, Jeffrey, Jim & Ted with a Gross 71 Net 58. An honorable mention goes out to Jack’s team with the lowest handicap of 8 who equaled the winning teams gross score but were beat out of the prizes on handicap.\n\nThanks goes out to Gold Canyon Golf Course for the Special Discounted Rate and to all the committee for organizing a great day and to all the participants for making it a successful and enjoyable day all round.\n\nScramble September 13\n\n23 Photos","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0021","type":"event","date":"2013-09-29","venue":"Royal Chiang Mai","heading":"Best Ball at Royal Chiang Mai","text":"24 members made the short trip to the Royal Chiang Mai Golf Course for our Monthly Away game in todays “2 Man Best Ball Net Score” format. We started 15 minutes before our scheduled time all from the Tee Box of Hole #1. The weather cooperated by providing us with nice cloud cover throughout the whole competition with only slight drizzle. Royal was in the best shape we have seen it in a while. The fairways are in great shape and the greens (putting on the slow side) were receiving good shots very well. The majority did not loose any Balls, which is always a good sign. As to the Winners of todays event, coming in tied for a second place with a Net Score of 66 were the Teams Peter Hadden (aka Smiley) / Mike Neun and Lennart Larsson / Richard Brown. The first place went to Allan Gariano / Gary Cooke with a stunning net of 61. Congratulations to the Winners and Runner up. Well played. The Committee want to thank all participants for their continued support of the Chiang Mai Social Golfers. Back in the Club house the Service and food were excellent.\n\nPlease be advised that for every twosome going to Royal Chiang Mai Golf Course the offer of Baht 1.500 including Caddy and a shared cart will be valid all the way through October 31, 2013.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0022","type":"event","date":"2013-09-29","venue":"Summit Green Valley","heading":"Green Valley August 2013","text":"Green Valley: Thursday 15 August 2013\n\nThere were 30 golfers up at the crack of dawn to make their way to Green Valley for our regular monthly away day. Most had no trouble finding their way in the dark but there was one who shall remain nameless who had GPS and still managed to by-pass the course. No matter, all were on time for a 7:22 start in an individual stableford competition. The weather held off and the first nine was played in pleasant although humid conditions with cloud cover but by the second nine the cloud had broken up and we copped the full force of the sun and humidity.\n\nThe course was in fine condition especially the greens although after all the recent heavy rains the fairways were a bit wet in parts giving very little or no run. No excuses though, as young Willie came in with a gross 82 which was a really great score on the day and although not in the comp Frank gifted him one of the new club shirts which were put on sale after the event. The ladies also had a particularly good day as well.\n\nThe Winner was Pranee with 39 points. Runners-up were Dao & Inthira with 36 points although Inthira had not played in the past month and therefore was not in the comp. Third place was another tied score with Richard & Christian coming in with 35 points. Christian particularly loved the greens and was putting extremely well on the day. Most players joined in the buffet at the clubhouse after the event to complete an enjoyable day.\n\nThank You to all concerned.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0019","type":"game","date":"2013-09-27","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 27.09.13","text":"Maejo on Friday 27 September 2013\n\nFourteen members and a guest (Kim Anderson) joined the competition which saw light rain for the first nine holes and then overcast skies with a light breeze for the second nine holes. The day’s format was Stableford. In the battle for third place, Stuart Leckie accumulated 32 points, but he lost to Frank Schwarz on a countback, since Frank had 18 points on the second nine holes. Richard Brown won second place with 33 points, while Ted Taylor took first place with 36 points – welcome back to the winners’ circle after about a year and two hip replacement operations. He is still limping, but he shot his handicap – well done, Ted!\n\nThanks to everyone for joining in the competition for helping to make it a socially enjoyable experience! Please be informed that the monthly Stableford Best Ball competition at Mae Jo will be held on Tuesday, 1 October 2013. We already have 9 teams registered; if any other teams want to join, please notify Frank or the Captain of the members of your two-person teams by Sunday 29 September 2013, so that Frank can prepare the scorecards.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0018","type":"game","date":"2013-09-24","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 24.09.13","text":"Mae Jo: Tuesday 24 September 2013\n\nTwenty members and a guest (Kim) joined the competition under overcast skies with a pleasant light breeze. The day’s format was medal (stroke play) with members classified into two flights. Ten members were in Flight A (course handicap from 0-19) and ten members were in Flight B (course handicap from 20-35). In Flight A, Tom Berger continued his good form, shooting an 87 to win low gross. Harry Nieuwland won low net with a 71, while Craig Morris had a 76 for second place low net. Welcome back Craig! In flight B, Captain Jim Hopkins shot a 96 to win low gross (despite over-sleeping and arriving late!). Stuart Duncan followed his win on 13 September with a net 72 to win first place – well done Stuart! Taking second place for low net was “Young Jimmie” Catterson with a net 75.\n\nThanks to everyone for joining in the Monthly Medal competition and most importantly for helping to make it a socially enjoyable experience!\n\nPlease be informed that the monthly Stableford Best Ball competition at Mae Jo will be held on Tuesday, 1 October 2013. Please notify Frank or the Captain of the members of your two-person teams by 27 September 2013, so that Frank can prepare the scorecards — Thanks.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0017","type":"game","date":"2013-09-23","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna 23.09.13","text":"Lanna: Monday 23 September 2013\n\nToday new member Graham Adams was welcomed by 20 members in a game of Stableford. The conditions were good with the exception of the greens which were dried out and badly patched in places. Undeterred by conditions today’s winners played some excellent golf and tied for the win with 42 points each. Congratulations to J.J. Walker and Yukio Doi. Breathing down their necks Nigel Jones put in an excellent round of his own with a 41 point total for a sole second place spot. After leaving husband Keith at home Noi Taylor also had a great round and came in third with 35 points.\n\nCongratulations to all, see you next week.\n\nNote: We also welcomed back Lanna Captain Gary L having just returned from his globe trotting … Good to have you back mate.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0016","type":"game","date":"2013-09-20","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo 20.09.13","text":"After many members played in the scramble at Gold Canyon on Thursday, we had a light turnout of 10 members and a guest (Kim) for the Stableford competition, which was favored by overcast skies and a cool breeze. Coming in with 31 points, Joop Schillemans and Lennart Larsson tied for third place, which Lennart won on a count-back due to his bogey on hole no. 17. Tom Berger had 33 points to take second place and Jim Hopkins shot 3 under his handicap, scoring 39 points to take first place — and a reduction of handicap.\n\nNext Tuesday September 24 we will have our monthly medal (stroke play) competition. We look forward to a good turnout. Have a great weekend!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0015","type":"game","date":"2013-06-13","venue":"Gassan","heading":"Gassan Khuntan 13.06.13","text":"There were 35 members who made the trek south 60+ kilometers down the track to the beautiful Gassan Khuntan Course for one of our quarterly Scrambles. All were early to arrive on a beautiful day and keen to get started. With groups going off both front and back tees most had completed their rounds in approx. four hours. Back in the clubhouse there were many sad tales of missed birdie putts as usual but the majority enjoyed their day on the course. Many would rue those missed birdie putts though as when Frank announced the team scores There were 3 teams tied for first place and 3 teams tied for second place. Only 3 prizes were distributed for nearest the pins and they were won by Frank Schwarz, Prajat Bacchi & David Urlwin.\n\nThe winning teams with a net 60 were:\n\nPeter Haddon, John Barrett, John Dalton, Dave Stephens\n\nRob Lassig, Garry & Jayjay Walker, Peter Brown\n\nFrank & Yui Schwarz, Corky Wood & Ben Faipoung\n\nThe runners-up with a net 61 were:\n\nRoger Mack, Tom Berger, Alex Stewart, Dave Cameron\n\nDon Bishop, Ric Cameron, Peter GB, Keith Taylor\n\nJack Cooper, Lesley Mullen, Yung Beece, Alan Marson\n\nA big thank you to all members who attended the day and to all the committee for organizing the event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0014","type":"game","date":"2013-05-16","venue":"Alpine","heading":"Alpine 16.05.13","text":"19 members arrived on an extremely hot day for a round of golf at Alpine. It turned out to be a very rough day and I am only one of many who would like to return to Alpine and play it from the fairways. There have been many comments about the rough at Alpine and I can confirm that none of these comments have been exaggerated. The green staff were at work on the course during our game and it seemed that they were cutting the rough back………WONDERFUL!\n\nDespite the difficulty of the course, narrow fairways and extremely thick rough, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and it is always nice to visit Alpine GC. We had 2 members of the 19 managing to play to their handicaps and score 36 points, hats off to both Jeffrey and Ric Cameron. Taking joint second with 33 points were Allan and Ken, well done to you both.\n\nThank you to everyone who attended our May Away Day.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0013","type":"game","date":"2013-04-18","venue":"Gassan","heading":"Gassan Khuntan 18.04.13","text":"Thirty (30) members made the away trip down to Lampang to try their skills at the Gassan Course in a 2 Ball Best Ball event. The hot season had some calling for earlier tee-offs and we did actually get away earlier than our scheduled 9am slot albeit only by 20 minutes. On a virtually empty course we were allowed to go off both 1st & 10th tee boxes, both intimidating holes for the first shot of the day. The course gave some the appearance of being easy although it must be said that these were the ones who managed to stay on the fairways because those who strayed even just a little found the going quite difficult. Fairways and Greens were quite good and most enjoyed the course. The distances between some greens and the next tee were quite long and it is definately a course for using a cart which thankfully were allowed on the fairways. Still a long day with the drive down and a five hour round for most groups. The winning team on the day was Ken Nalder & Steve Jepson(62), runners-up were Pranee Buckley & Prajat Bacchi(67), third place going to Gerry Brimacombe & Lesley Mullen (68) all scoring under par rounds. Well done Everyone.Note: The manager informed us that from next month (May) the walk in price at Khuntan is Green Fee 500 baht Caddy Fee 300 baht.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0012","type":"game","date":"2013-03-21","venue":"Gold Canyon","heading":"International Challenge 21.03.13","text":"A total of 48 golfers travelled down to the Gold Canyon Course with only one managing to get lost on the way. All 12 teams managed to get away on time with 6 off the front and 6 off the back nines. While visibility was low due to mist/smoke it did cut down on the heat for at least 9 holes. The course while starting to brown off was mostly in good shape, the greens had been cored and sanded but as they only did half of each green and placed the flags on the uncored half it did little to upset play as the scoring on the day indicates. It appeared that we were the only ones on the course and all groups completed their rounds in just over four hours.\n\nThere was some extremely good scoring on the day with the long driving of some individuals being described as ‘Gorilla’s in the Mist’ and also with some very close ‘nearest the pins’ but unfortunately this time no ‘holes in one’. Chip in birdies it seems were shared by most teams. The winners on the day were ‘Team Wired’ (Wales,Ireland,England,Denmark) Keith Taylor, Kieran Savage, Mr.B.Lucassen & Len Sparrow with a Gross 68 Net 57 with the runners-up being Awesome Australia Gross 68 Net 59 and G-Bag (Great Britain) Gross 70 Net 59 and Team USA & Team Asia tied but just out of the prizes.\n\nThe Nearest the Pins were taken out by Paul Coppens, Yung Beece & David U-S who were presented with an empty bottle of soda water each due to the fact that our treasurer, who it seems is showing early signs of ageing, forgot to bring along the prizes however he did promise to make good with copious quantities of wine and golf balls for the winners in due course.\n\nFrom all reports everyone enjoyed the day and it only remains to thank not only all those who participated on the day but especially the committee for all their work on a job well done.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0011","type":"game","date":"2013-02-21","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Doi Inthanon 21.02.13","text":"There were 31 starters for todays Individual Stableford Competition at Doi Inthanon. 29 playing for prizes and 2 playing a social round having not qualified under the new handicap club ruling of having played one round with the club in the preceeding month. Unfortunately we were informed that Ken had a motorbike accident and would not be able to make it, we hope he is ok and also one other no-show out of the 33 intended players. The weather was fine for the start of the event but got very humid early in the round. Some confusion at the start as the golf course had advised us that we would all have to go off the tenth tee but come tee-off time after Lesley & Gary had done a great job of getting all the groups organised the starter advised us that we could also go off the first tee … All that aside, this is Thailand after all, we did all get away on time after a little confusion with four groups off the front and four off the back and therefore some of us had no right to make excuses for not making it past the ladies tee on the first.\n\nThe course was looking good but not as good as it has been in the past, especially the bunkers but the greens were very enjoyable. Jack Cooper was having a brilliant round until he got to the 9th hole where his drive ended up hitting a caddy on the 2nd tee box which set him back in points and baht (get your golf insurance now). All the scores were entered on Lesley’s laptop and after a few wayward scorers were informed of their errors on the card the overall winner on the day was Tony Guardino who despite a slow start came home with 38 points. Lesley has assured him that a mask will be compulsory attire for his next round at Maejo. The runners-up in a four way tie were Jack Cooper, Jack Kuzina, Jerry Buckley and Richard Brown with 34 points.\n\nWe thank everyone for their patience both on and off the course and for their participation in what we hope is an enjoyable atmosphere and hope to see you all again in the very near future.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0010","type":"game","date":"2013-01-17","venue":"Mae Moh","heading":"Best Ball Mae Moh 17.01.13","text":"On a beautiful day down south at Mae Moh 32 die hard golfers turned out despite warnings of multiple temporary greens to find that yes, they have ripped up many of the greens but if you examine the scores for the day you will see that it cannot have been all bad. The picturesque Par 3 10th hole was out of play but replaced by the 19th Island Green. They also reduced the green fee caddy fee to 350baht. Two person teams teed off in 4 groups from both the front and back nines in a 2 ball Best Ball Competition.\n\nThe winning team on the day consisted of Barry Ochitwa & Alan Gariano with a Net 58. Tied in 2nd Place were 2 teams consisting of Mark Morris & David Urlwin and Corky Wood & Ben Faipoung with Net 59. Also Tied in Third Place were teams of Ken Nalder & Jim Lockhart and Nat Sriwanlord & Jayjay Walker with Net 60. It might be mentioned at this stage that Mark Morris had a brilliant individual round with Net 63 certainly the best on the day.\n\nThere were 3 Nearest the Pin prizes given out and the lucky winners were Gerry Brimacombe, Ken Nalder & Jayjay Walker. All in all a great day out but with the major work being carried out on all the greens it will be a while before we get down that way again.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0008","type":"game","date":"2012-12-16","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Mae Jo, 16.12.12","text":"Nineteen members were greeted with somewhat curious weather for the time of year for todays stableford. Occasional drizzle and light rain made for cool temperatures and perfect golf weather.\n\nHigh season is now well and truly upon us and we must remain patient when we reach the turn. Remember we play a lot faster than most visiting groups!\n\nTodays results saw a tie for fourth between Paul Brunning and Nigel Stubbs on 34 points. In second was Jerry Buckley with 35 points. Leading the field today were Michael Kuzmich and Graham Adams with 37 points. Congratulations to all.\n\nNext Friday, the 23rd, is Rudolph The Red Tee Stableford. Everyone off the red tees. Should make for some interesting scoring!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0009","type":"game","date":"2012-12-16","venue":"North Hill","heading":"North Hill, 16.12.12","text":"It was a cold, blustery, overcast, rainy Friday morning and 26 golfers decided to turn up at North Hill. What is the matter with you all – don’t you have homes? Well anyway, 7 groups teed off from tees 1 and 10 and actually finished in pretty good time because there was virtually nobody else on the course once again. Thanks to Smiley for helping organise the unexpected large contestant volume – much appreciated. We had 1 guest and 1 rumoured deliberate tearing up of a scorecard (couldn’t have been much worse than my round) so there are 24 members in the results table today.\n\nRob Grootenhuijs was awarded the runner-up prize for his 37 points but the joint winners were Ralph Hamilton and Camilla Dwyer who tied with 38 points each. Congratulations to you 3 – that was pretty good going for today. Still no winner for the 7th hole Birdie prize. See you all next week for a Stableford Nassau event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0007","type":"game","date":"2012-12-13","venue":"Mezza Nine","heading":"Mezza Nine 13.12.12","text":"The final scramble for the year which could be called the Johnny Walker Black Label Classic this year was held on the new Mezzanine Course where 12 teams were in the competition for the final event of the year. Only one no show which was disappointing for the team involved. The round which was an early start for us began with an 8am shotgun start as previously advertised (but there are always a couple of latecomers making the usual excuses) but fortunately all teams got away on time and completed their round in just over four hours. As always the results were close with a shot separating most teams. Most people enjoyed the course and the social activities afterwards. Admittedly the new club struggled to keep up with the food/drink orders with all the groups finishing at the same time but at the end of the day most were satisfied with the overall event. Well done to the committee and a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.Winners: Mike & Dizzy Reeve, Marisa Poakkonen, John Barrett.\n\nRunners-up: Frank & Yui Schwarz, Corky & Ben. Rob Lassig, David Stephens, Rene Bacchi, John NoyesNearest the Pins: Frank Schwarz, Dizzy Reeve","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0006","type":"game","date":"2012-11-01","venue":"Gold Canyon","heading":"Gold Canyon, 1.11.2012","text":"Today we had (45) members and (8) guests participating in the last round of our 2012 Annual Tournament. It appears, based on the large turnout, that numerous golfers hoped to improve their overall standing to qualify as one of this years trophy winners. Today for various reason, lost on way to golf course, misplaced golf shoes, it was difficult to get groups in order but eventually all worked out as planned.\n\nThe course was in excellent shape but apparently the greens were hard to read and a bit slow. The weather was fine with some cloud cover at the start but increasingly hot as the day progressed. Apologies go out to those who were stuck with (2) caddies (one in training) as it was reported that this was most inefficient to worthless on the part of the golfers concerned. Regardless it was a great day and the majority if not all enjoyed the golf and social gathering at the 19th hole.\n\nNet Winner: Ken Nader (71)\n\nRunners-up: Chawinee Ongsakul, Lesley Mullen, Bill Johnson (72)Stableford Winners: Robert Plotnikoff & Yung Beece (36)\n\nRunners-up: Frank Schwarz, Kieran Savage, Marisa Paakkonen, Udom Surin, Scott Paakkonen (35)Once again the ’36 system’ of handicapping resulted in numerous tiesLast but not least thanks goes out to all the participants who made this years tournament a success and we look forward meeting again this coming Saturday for the Prize Presentation and Annual Dinner.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0005","type":"game","date":"2012-10-30","venue":"Maejo","heading":"Maejo, Tuesday, 30.10.2012","text":"Today we had (39) members and (3) guests teeing off at Maejo for round (3) of the 2012 Annual tournament. Again, everyone showed up on time so we teed-off on schedule at 8:30 AM on Tee Boxes 1 and 10. The weather was on the hot side with slight breezes occasionally so that it was not unbearable. Also, the starters at Maejo did a good job and most of all our groups completed there respective round in approximately (4) hours.Concerning the golf scores again the “System 36” for some unknown reason produced numerous ties in both the Net and Stableford categories. Only the 1st place for the low Net score did not produce a tie and as noted in the following table the winner was Natthawaree Sriwanlord.\n\nThe following table lists the results:\n\nNet Winners\n\nScore\n\nStableford Winners\nScore\n\n1st Place\n\nNet\n\n5-way Tie for 1st Place place\nSTB\n\nNatthawaree Sriwanlord\n71\n\nChawinee Ongsakul\n\n35\n\nDao Beece\n\n35\n\nFrank Schwarz\n\n35\n\nKieran Savage\n\n35\n\nPranee A. Buckley\n\n35\n\n5-way Tie for 2nd place\n\n5-way Tie for 2nd place\n\nJack Cooper\n\n72\n\nGerry Brimacombe\n\n34\n\nKen Nalder\n\n72\n\nJerry Buckley\n\n34\n\nRam Taylor\n\n72\n\nMr.B Lucassen\n\n34\n\nRobert Plotnikoff\n\n72\n\nRon Hill\n\n34\n\nYung Beece\n\n72\n\nScott Paakkonen\n\n34\n\nCongratulations goes out to today’s winners.\n\nThanks goes out to all the members for making this another successful day and we all look forward to playing at Gold Canyon this Thursday!\n\nNote: No winners photo today due to all the ties coupled with Kun Natt leaving early","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0004","type":"game","date":"2012-10-25","venue":"Inthanon","heading":"Doi Inthanon, 25.10.2012","text":"Another great turn-out at as we had (46) members and (3) social guests teeing off for round “2” of our 2012 Annual tournament. All the members showed up on-time so we had a orderly and on schedule tee-off at 8:30 am. The weather today was great for golf as the morning fog burned off and we had sunny skies though-out our round. We basically had to course to ourselves and no reported delays occurred. We also would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff for the excellent service that was provided during our post match lunch.\n\nConcerning the results we had numerous ties today which the following table confirms:\n\nNet Score\n\nScore\n\nStableford\nScore\n\n1st Place\nScott Paakkonen\n\n71\n\nMr.B Lucassen\n37\n\n2nd Place\nChawinee Ongsakul\n72\n\nJerry Buckley\n36\n\n3rd Place\nRobert Plotnikoff\n\n73\n\nJimmy Catterson\n35\n\nFrank Schwarz\n\n73\n\nGuy Merrett\n35\n\nReiko Kamishina\n\n73\n\nKen Nalder\n\n73\n\nLesley Mullon\n\n73\n\nSimilar to our results at Lanna “System 36” appears to be resulting in numerous ties!\n\nCongratulations goes out to today winners and we look forward to see everyone nextTuesday at Maejo for Match 3!\n\nIn closing,thanks to all the members for making this tournament the success it is!","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0003","type":"game","date":"2012-10-22","venue":"Lanna","heading":"Lanna Monday, 22.10.2012","text":"On a beautiful Autumn Day (50) Chiang Mai golfers turned out for the first round of the Annual Tournament. The Lanna Course true to their promise gave us a nice discount charging only 500 baht for green fee and caddy fee. The course itself was well prepared and we had it all to ourselves. Thirteen groups teed off and there was aprox. 90 minutes between the first and the last group on the tee. There were some delays at the par three tees but no more than normal and generally all groups flowed through the course well.\n\nAll golfers were scored under the 36 handicap system and the winning results are as follows. Ken Nalder scored an impressive low gross of 87 to take the first prize of 1500 baht and also recorded the best Stableford score of 38 points. CMSG has a policy of only awarding one winning prize per person so the Stableford prize went to the second place five way tie at 36 points between Gerry Brimacombe, Jack Cooper, Frank Schwarz, Jerry Buckley and Udom Surin.\n\nCongratulations to all and the next round is Thursday Oct 25 at Doi Inthanon, see you there!\n\nNOTE: For all results click on “Handicaps & Results Page” in the Navigation Site.\n\nThis years Annual Tournament is open to all financial members of the Chiang Mai Social Golfers Club. It will, as usual, consist of four rounds of golf held over two weeks at four different venues. All four rounds will utilize the 36 system of Handicapping. The best three scores of the four rounds will determine the winners/runners-up of the various categories (low Gross, best Stableford Mens & women). There will be Two nearest the pin prizes on each course to be presented at the Function at Gymkhana. The usual stableford 100baht competition at each venue for those who wish to enter. Those not in the tournament but wishing to play at the different venues are welcome to join in at the back of the field but please advise the committee for booking/tee-times.\n\nMonday 22nd October, 2012 – Lanna Golf Course (500baht) – Tee-off 8:30am\n\nThursday 25th October, 2012 – Inthanon Golf Course (1050baht) – Tee-off 8:30am\n\nTuesday 30th October, 2012 – Maejo Golf Course (1250baht) – Tee-off 8:30am\n\nThursday 1st November, 2012 – Gold Canyon Golf Course (600baht) – Tee-off 8:30am\n\n(All competitors are to be at the relevant venues paid up and registered by 8am) Prize Giving and End of Year Function will be held at Gymkhana Golf Club on the 3rd November beginning at 7pm. A buffet meal will be provided along with a 30 ltr keg of Leo and 10 ltrs of wine.\n\nCost: Members/Partners – 100baht per person (children under 12 free).\n\nNon-Members – 450baht.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0002","type":"game","date":"2012-09-13","venue":"Mae Moh","heading":"Mae Moh 13.09.12","text":"We had another successful away match as (40) members participated in a team scramble at the Mae Moe golf course. Everyone arrived on time so the event started as scheduled on a somewhat overcast day. As the round progressed the skies closed in and we were all hit with a downpour of rain that lasted around (30) minutes. It rained so hard that one par (3) green was completely saturated with water making putting extremely difficult to impossible. After the rain stopped we finished the round under sunny, hot and humid conditions. As the result of the rain coupled with group of (6) in front of us it took 5 plus hours to complete our match. Regardless, most, if not all players, enjoyed the day at Mae Mo.\n\nRelative to the scoring results, first place honors went to the team of Brendan Tanham, Dan Evans, Dave Robertson, and Captain Gary Lyons posting a most impressive score of (3) under par gross (67) with a net score of (56). It should be mentioned that (2) members of this winning team Gary and Dave also won closest to the pin par (3) awards. Second place honors with another impressive round of golf went to the all ladies team of Pranee Buckley, Prajat Bacchi, Jumjim Walker, and Chawinee Ongsakul shooting a round (1) under par for a gross score of (69) and a net score of (57). Third place today with a gross score of (1) over par (71) and a final net score of (59) goes to the team comprised of Ben Faipoung, Corky Wood, Frank Schwarz and Jack Kuzina. In addition, the Gary and Dave from the winning team the other (2) closest to the pin par (3) holes were Jack Cooper and Lesley Mullon.\n\nCongratulations to all the winners and thanks goes out to all the members for making this another successful event.","photos":[],"files":[]},{"id":"r0001","type":"game","date":"2012-06-07","venue":"Summit Green Valley","heading":"Green Valley 07.06.12","text":"Another great turn-out with (12) teams for a total of (48) members traveling to Green Valley to play in one of our scheduled team scrambles. All our members arrived on time so we basically kept to the scheduled tee times and competed our round in approx. (4) hours. The weather was perfect and none of our teams experienced any lengthy delays as the starter staff at Green Valley did a great job. Also, all aspects of the lunch were excellent from the selection of food to the service of the waitress staff.\n\nAs for the golf results the team of Noi & Keith Taylor, Len Sparrow and Kieran Savage took 1st place\n\nhonors with a net score of (60). We had a tie for 2nd place today with a score of (61) being shared by\n\nthe teams of ( Gary Lyon, Dan Evans, David Urlwin-Smith, Paul Coppens ) and the team of ( Peter Brown, Marisa Paakkonen, Lennart Larsson, Barry Walls ). 3rd place today with a score of (62) was shared by (3) teams. Closest to the pin awards for all the par 3’s were won by the following members, Pranee Buckley, Gerry Brimacombe, Dan Evans, and Rob Lassig. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all the members for making this another great day of Golf!A message from Don Bishop:\n\n“As a new member of CMSG I would like to thank the organizers for another great away game today at Summit Green Valley. I know that I speak for all participants today. The course was in great condition, the format was friendly, the food and on-on excellent and the organisation was simply superb. This does not just happen – it takes a lot of work and here’s to Frank, Jack, Christian, the (2) Gary’s and rest of the team for a job well done. Thank you.”","photos":[],"files":[]}],"pages":{"history":{"title":"Our history","section":"club","html":"<p>In 2002 there was a small but keen group of expats who enjoyed the occasional social round of golf and who regularly gathered at the Aussie Cafe. The cafe was run by Mark &amp; Tae Ellenden and Mark was an ex teenage professional golfer from Australia. The Aussie Cafe was used at the time for pick-up &amp; drop-off by Ric Cameron who had bought a mini bus and did Visa runs up to the border a couple of times a week. When not doing Visa Runs Ric would take a small group of us in his van to the various golf courses in and around Chiangmai.</p>\n<p>Ric and Mark decided to put up money to form the club in an attempt to get discounts for us at the various golf courses and a ‘Kiwi’ named Tama Ruru provided free advertising. Tama ran several small businesses including a magazine where he advertised Ric’s visa runs and eventually the golf outings. After about 12 months Mark returned to Australia and Tama returned to NZ and Ric managed the club until he very generously handed it over to the members after the club was officially formed at the AGM in April 2004 with the first inaugural General Meeting held at the “Aussie Cafe” which resulted in the formation of our golfing society “Chiang Mai Social Golfers”.</p>\n<p>If anyone has any further information or any old photos and not mind sharing, especially from the old wing 41 course or Sand Creek, please email to: <a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-admin/%22mailto:webmaster@chiangmaisocialgolfers.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">webmaster@chiangmaisocialgolfers.org</a></p>\n<p>TIMELINE:</p>\n<p><b>2002/2003</b></p>\n<p>Club formed and operated out of the ‘Aussie Cafe’ (opposite Prince Hotel) by Ric Cameron &amp; Mark Ellenden.</p>\n<p>Mark had the Cafe &amp; Ric ran golf tours/visa runs from the cafe via Tama’s Asia Trading website.</p>\n<p>When Ric’s van was available he would transport us to the various golf courses.</p>\n<p>Courses Played: Gymkhana, Wing 41, Green Valley, Royal CM, CM Lamphun Golf Courses. Around 2003 Maejo opened as a 9 hole course.</p>\n<p><b>2004 (Inaugural Meeting)</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chairman: Eddie Millar</li>\n<li>Secretary: Garry Walker</li>\n<li>
Treasurer: Ric Cameron</li>\n<li>Committee: Les Harvey (handicaps?), Shaun Stewart, Guy Lock</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Annual General Meeting: Aussie Cafe.</p>\n<p>Away Trips: Chiang Rai, Tachilek Myanmar.</p>\n<p>Maejo GC opened as 18 hole course.</p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>2005</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>President: Garry Walker (donated President’s Cup</li>\n<li>Sec/Treasurer: Les Harvey</li>\n<li>Committee: Roger Mack, Malcolm Tetley</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Annual General Meeting: Gymkhana Club</p>\n<p>Annual Tournament: Mid October Maejo. Stableford team event. Low Gross: Jack Cooper. 36 competitors. Function – Bears Den (sponsor)</p>\n<p>Presidents Cup: (Points awarded for games played in comps throughout the year and also for relevant placings) Winner – Kim Gillies.</p>\n<p>Trips Away: Bhumipol Dam Tak &amp; Mae Moh.</p>\n<p>Highlands &amp; Hang Dong golf courses opened.</p>\n<p><b>2006</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>President: Kim Gillies</li>\n<li>Club Captain: Garry Walker</li>\n<li>Sec/Treasurer: Les Harvey</li>\n<li>Handicapper: Roger Mack (introduced club charter)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Annual General Meeting: Gymkhana Club</p>\n<p>Annual Tournament: Lanna, CMLamphun, Royal CM,</p>\n<p>Presidents Cup: (Best 3 net scores) Scott Lumsden</p>\n<p>International Tournament: Lanna. Winner – Team USA</p>\n<p>Trips Away: Udon Thani Chiangmai-Issan Challenge. Winner – Issan. Also Chiang Rai.</p>\n<p>Wing 41 GC closed to be redeveloped as Stardome.</p>\n<p>Noel from Happy Bar running regular group at Maejo.</p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>2007</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Club Captain: Garry Walker</li>\n<li>Sec/Treasurer: Les Harvey</li>\n<li>Handicap/Rules: Roscoe Butler</li>\n<li>Special Events: Scott Lumsden</li>\n<li>Webmaster: Garry Walker</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Annual General Meeting: January at ‘Nr 1 Pub’ (sponsor)</p>\n<p>Annual Tournament 13-23 August (Lanna1&amp;2, CM Lamphun, Lanna 1&amp;3, Green Valley) 24 Competitors. Function held in CK Steak restaurant.</p>\n<p>Presidents Cup: (Best Net in annual tournament) Kieran Savage</p>\n<p>International Tournament: 17 April at Lanna. Winner – Scotland. 8 Teams 29 Competitors.</p>\n<p>Away Trips: Queen Sirikhit Dam Chiangmai-Issan Challenge Winner – Issan. Chiang Rai.</p>\n<p>Club Shirts donated by sponsor Nr1 Pub.</p>\n<p>Weblog introduced to club by Andy Burgess/Garry Walker 16/3/2007. In June Posted separate Maejo Page on CMSG website with Noel departing with the idea that regular groups would continue to play at Maejo. This page was discontinued in May 2008 and amalgamated onto one ‘match reports’ page on the CMSG website.</p>\n<p>Stardome GC opened.</p>\n<p><b>2008</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Club Captain : Garry Walker</li>\n<li>Sec/Treasurer: Les Harvey</li>\n<li>Handicapper: Scott Lumsden</li>\n<li>Webmaster: Garry Walker</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Annual General Meeting: 21 January at ‘Nr 1 Pub’ (sponsor)</p>\n<p>Annual Tournament: August (Lanna, Royal CM, Maejo, Green Valley) 27 Competitors. Function at ‘The Pub’ restaurant.</p>\n<p>Presidents Cup: (Best Net/Stableford 3 rounds in tournament) Dao Viraya.</p>\n<p>International Tournament: 25 March at Lanna – Winner Australia – 11 Teams 44 competitors.</p>\n<p>Chiangmai-Issan Challenge – played at Gassan Khuntan, Green Valley, Lanna. Function Tiger Bar.</p>\n<p>Gold Mountain GC opened</p>\n<p>CM Lamphun GC sold/altered and reopened as Alpine GC.</p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>2009</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Club Captains &amp; Handicaps: Garry Walker/Gary Lyon, Scott</li>\n<li>Sec/Treasurer: Christian Friis</li>\n<li>Special Events: Malcolm Tetley</li>\n<li>Webmaster: Garry Walker/Guy Merrett</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Annual General Meeting: 2 Feb at “Nr. 1 Bar”</p>\n<p>Les Harvey &amp; Garry Walker granted Life Memberships</p>\n<p>Annual Tournament: Sept/Oct (Lanna, Maejo, Highlands, Royal CM) 27 Competitors.</p>\n<p>Presidents Cup: (Best three net rounds in Tournament) Guy Merrett</p>\n<p>International Tournament: 19 March at Gold Mountain. Winner – Team Asia. 14 Teams – 54 Competitors</p>\n<p>Away Trips: October – Udon Thani for Chiangmai-Issan Challenge. Winner – Chiangmai.</p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>2010</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Club Captains: Gary Lyon, Yung</li>\n<li>Sec/Treasurer: Christian Friis</li>\n<li>Handicapper: Gary Burke</li>\n<li>Webmaster: Guy Merrett</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Annual General Meeting: 25 Jan at “The Old Bell”</p>\n<p>Annual Tournament: Aug/Sept (Lanna, Maejo, Highlands, Doi Inthanon) 24 Competitors. Function at Gymkhana.</p>\n<p>Presidents Cup: Yung Beece</p>\n<p>Ladies: Junjira</p>\n<p>International Tournament: 25 March at Doi Inthanon. Winner – Australia. 10 Teams – 40 Competitors.</p>\n<p>Knockout: Kieran Savage</p>\n<p>Away Trips – Khon Kaen for Chiangmai-Issan Challenge. Winner – Chiangmai. Also, Chiang Rai, Mae Moh, Gassan Khuntan.</p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>2011</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Club Captains: Gary Lyon, Jack Kuzina</li>\n<li>Sec/Treasurer: Les Harvey</li>\n<li>Handicapper: Gary Burke</li>\n<li>
Webmaster: Garry Walker</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Annual General Meeting: 17 Jan at Gymkhana Club</p>\n<p>Annual Tournament: October (Lanna, Highlands, Maejo, Gold Canyon) 40 Competitors. Function at Miguel’s.</p>\n<p>Presidents Cup: Len Sparrow</p>\n<p>Ladies: Ram Taylor</p>\n<p>International: 17 March at Doi Inthanon. Winner – Scandinavia. 12 Teams – 48 Competitors.</p>\n<p>Knockout: Nigel Jones</p>\n<p>Away Trips – November to Khon Kaen for Chiangmai-Issan Challenge. Winner – Issan. Also, Mae Moh, Chiang Rai.</p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>2012</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Club Captains: Gary Lyon, Jack</li>\n<li>Sec/Treasurer: Christian Friis</li>\n<li>Handicapper: Frank Schwarz</li>\n<li>Webmaster: Garry Walker</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Annual General Meeting:</strong> 23 Feb at Gymkhana Club</p>\n<p><strong>Annual Tournament:</strong> Oct/Nov. Courses played: Gold Mtn, Doi Inthanon, Lanna, Maejo.</p>\n<p><strong>Presidents Cup Winner:</strong> Ken Nalder</p>\n<p><strong>Ladies Winner:</strong> Chawinee Ongkasul</p>\n<p><strong>International Tournament:</strong> 15 Mar at Gold Canyon. Winner: Australia. 14 Teams.</p>\n<p>Knockout: Not held this year</p>\n<p>Away Trips: November to Khon Kaen for Chiangmai-Issan Challenge. Winner – Chiangmai. Also MaeMoh &amp; Chiang Rai</p>\n<p>Koolpuntville 9 Mezzanine GC opened in July. Temporary closure of Gassan Courses. New Course in Chiang Rai (Happy City).</p>\n<p>Club Sponsor – Living Room Bar donated towards Club Shirts.</p>\n<p><strong>Vale:</strong> David Hubb. R.I.P.</p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>2013</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Club Captains: Gary Lyon, Lesley Mullen/Jim Hopkins.</li>\n<li>Sec/Treasurer: Christian Friis</li>\n<li>Handicapper: Frank Schwarz</li>\n<li>Webmaster: Garry Walker</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Annual General Meeting: 30 January at Gymkhana Club</p>\n<p>International Tournament 2013 Winner: 21 Mar at Gold Canyon. Winner – Europe (odds’n’sods)</p>\n<p>Chiang Mai Cup – Alpine – Winner: Sanuk Sabai Social Golfers</p>\n<p>Away Trips: November Khon Kaen</p>\n<p>Annual Tournament: October, Lanna, Gassan Khuntan, Maejo and Doi Inthanon</p>\n<p>Presidents Cup Winner: Jerry Buckley</p>\n<p>Ladies Winner: Dao Beece</p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>2014</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Club Captains: Jack Kuzina, Allan Gariano</li>\n<li>Secretary/Treasurer: Christian Friis</li>\n<li>Handicapper: Harry Nieuwland</li>\n<li>President: Frank Schwarz</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>International Tournament 2014 Winner:</strong> <strong>Team Multi National</strong> – John Barrett, Mike Mason, Mike Reeve and Dizzy Reeve</p>\n<p><strong>Chiang Mai Cup</strong> – Mae Jo – Winner: Chiang Mai Social Golfers</p>\n<p><strong>Annual Tournament:</strong> October, Lanna, Highlands, Mae Jo and Doi Inthanon</p>\n<p><strong>Presidents Cup Winner:</strong> Peter Brown</p>\n<p>Runner up: Thomas Rowand</p>\n<p><strong>Ladies Winner:</strong> Natthawaree Sriwanlord</p>\n<p>Ladies Runner up: Pranee Buckley</p>\n<p><strong>Player of the Year Award:</strong> Jeff Crostwhaite</p>\n<p><strong>Low Gross Winner:</strong> Adam Jackson</p>\n<p>Low Gross Runner up: Nigel Stubbs</p>\n<p><strong>Annual General Meeting:</strong> 15 January at Gymkhana Club</p>\n<p>Mezzanine redesigned as 18 hole North Hill</p>\n<p><strong>Vale: </strong>Ron Tyre, Colin Lee, Len Sparrow R.I.P.</p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>2015</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Club Captains: Mike Pattavina, Allan Gariano</li>\n<li>Secretary/Treasurer: Rob Grootenhuijs</li>\n<li>Handicapper: Harry Nieuwland</li>\n<li>President: Frank Schwarz</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Annual General Meeting:</strong> 15 January at Gymkhana Club</p>\n<p><strong>International Tournament</strong>: Winner <strong>Team Dingoes </strong>– Graham Adams, Adam Jackson, Michael Kuzmich and Kim Anderson.</p>\n<p>C<strong>hiang Mai Cup</strong> – Highlands – Winner: Sanuk Sabai Social Golfers</p>\n<p><strong>Annual Tournament:</strong> October, Lanna, Gassan Khuntan, Mae Jo and Inthanon</p>\n<p><strong>Presidents Cup Winner:</strong> Yung Beece</p>\n<p>Runner up: Steven Bjorge</p>\n<p><strong>Ladies Winner: </strong>Dao Beece</p>\n<p>Ladies Runner up: Pranee Buckley</p>\n<p>Player of the Year Award: Jeff Crostwhaite</p>\n<p><strong>Low Gross Winner:</strong> Adam Jackson/Frank Schwarz</p>\n<p>Low Gross Runner up: n/a</p>\n<p><strong>Vale: Eddy Millar R.I.P</strong></p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>2016</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Club Captains: <strong>Mae Jo</strong> – Mike Pattavina, Nigel Stubbs &amp; Michael Kuzmich, <strong>North Hill</strong> – Garry Walker, <strong>Lanna</strong> – Keith Freeman</li>\n<li>Secretary/Treasurer: Rob Grootenhuijs</li>\n<li>Handicapper: Harry Nieuwland</li>\n<li>President: Jack Kuzina</li>\n<li>Advisor / Tec Support: Frank Schwarz</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Annual General Meeting:</strong> Gymkhana January 14th, 2016</p>\n<p><strong>International Tournament</strong> 2016 Winners Team’s: “<strong>The Dingoes</strong>” (Graham Adams, Michael Kuzmich, Adam Jackson, Brandon Tanham) &amp; “<strong>Americans</strong>” (Allan Gariano, Allen Norris, Kim Stogner, Jerry Buckley)</p>\n<p><strong>Annual Tournament:</strong> October, Lanna, Mae Jo, Inthanon &amp; North Hill</p>\n<p><strong>Presidents Cup Winner: </strong>Graham Adams</p>\n<p>Runner up: Barry Ochitwa</p>\n<p><strong>Ladies Winner: </strong>Dao Beece</p>\n<p>Ladies Runner up: Sarinee Livingston</p>\n<p><strong>Player of the Year Award:</strong> Julian Wing</p>\n<p><strong>Low Gross Winner:</strong> Nigel Stubbs</p>\n<p>Low Gross Runner up: Ronny Peters</p>\n<p><strong>Vale:</strong> Jimmy Catterson. R.I.P.</p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>2017</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Club Captains: Mae Jo</strong> – Michael Kuzmich &amp; Ric Cameron (Vice Captain), <strong>North Hill</strong> – Garry Walker &amp; Ian Fraser (Vice Captain), <strong>Lanna</strong> – Keith Freeman</li>\n<li>Secretary/Treasurer: Rob Grootenhuijs</li>\n<li>President: Jack Kuzina</li>\n<li>Advisor / Tec Support: Frank Schwarz</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Annual General Meeting:</strong> Gymkhana January 12th, 2017</p>\n<p><strong>International Tournament 2017</strong> Winners Team’s: “<strong>USA</strong>” Jack Kuzina, Mike Pattavina, Tom Berger, Randy Teisl.</p>\n<p><strong>Hole in One</strong>: Keith Taylor, Robert Green, Adam Jackson, Harry Nieuwland.</p>\n<p><strong>Annual Tournament</strong> held in October at Royal GC, Inthanon GC, North Hill GC, Lanna GC.</p>\n<p><strong>Stableford Ladies Winner</strong>: Prajat Bacchi (95)</p>\n<p>runner-up – Dao Beece (91)</p>\n<p><strong>Men</strong>: Graham Adams &amp; Ashley Kim Sing (110)</p>\n<p><strong>Low Gross Award</strong>: Ronny Peters (239) Ken Nalder (252)</p>\n<p><strong>Vale:</strong> Lennart Larsson R.I.P., Geoffrey Garrett R.I.P.</p>\n<p><hr><b>2018</b></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Club Captains: Maejo </strong>– Michael Kuzmich &amp; Ric Cameron(V.C), <strong>North Hill</strong> – Garry Walker, <strong>Lanna </strong>– Nigel Stubbs, <strong>Hariphunchai </strong>– Milton Reynolds.</li>\n<li><strong>Secretary/Treasurer</strong>: Rob Grootenhuijs</li>\n<li><strong>President</strong>: Jack Kuzina</li>\n<li><strong>Advisor/Tech Support</strong>: Frank Schwarz</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Annual General Meeting: </strong>Gymkhana January</p>\n<p><strong>International Tournament: </strong>Held 23 Mar 2018 at<strong> North Hill GC – Winners USA. </strong>Jack Kuzina, Mike Pattavina, Tom Berger, Randy Teisl. Runner-up Australia.</p>\n<p><strong>Hole in One Club: Rob Grootenhuijs &amp; Michael Kuzmich.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Annual Tournament:</strong> Held 8-19 October at <strong>Lanna GC</strong>,<strong> Royal GC, </strong><b>Arititaya GC &amp; North Hill GC</b></p>\n<p><strong>Player of the Year: Nigel Stubbs (331)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Winner Men’s Stableford: Randy Teisl (110)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Winner Women’s Stableford: </strong><b>Noi Taylor (114)</b></p>\n<p><strong>Low Gross Recognition Award: Randy Teisl (239)</strong></p>\n<p>__________________________________________________</p>\n<p><b>2019</b></p>\n<p><strong>President: </strong>Milton Reynolds</p>\n<p><strong>Treasurer: </strong>Christian Friis</p>\n<p><strong>Tech Advisor &amp; Handicaps: </strong>Russell Banks &amp; Adam Jackson</p>\n<p><strong>Secretary &amp; Webmaster:</strong> Julian Wing</p>\n<p><strong>Club Captains – North Hill – </strong>Garry Walker<strong>, Lanna – </strong>Nigel Stubbs<strong>, Hariphunchai – </strong>Milton Reynolds<strong>, Maejo – </strong>Mike Roycroft &amp; Ric Cameron <strong>Gymkhana</strong> – Ian Carr</p>\n<p><strong>Annual General Meeting: </strong>Gymkhana 10 Jan 2019</p>\n<p><strong>International Tournament: </strong>North Hill 15 Mar 2019 – Trophy Winners <strong>S.E.Asia</strong>: Mr Park, Mr You, Chanitapha (Oil), Jay Jones.</p>\n<p><strong>Hole in One Club: John Noyes, Mr Park and Jay Jones.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Annual Tournament:</strong> 7-18 Oct – <strong>Lanna, Maejo, Hariphunchai, North Hill</strong></p>\n<p>WINNERS –</p>\n<p>Flight A – Mike Roycroft Flight B – Jomo Mac Dermott Flight C – Jay Jones</p>\n<p>Ladies Overall – Jay Jones</p>\n<p>Player of the Year – Tied by Bill Whitsett and Nigel Stubbs</p>\n<p>CMSG Champion Overall Nett – Mike Roycroft</p>\n<p>CMSG Champion Overall Gross – Ronny Peters</p>\n<p><strong>Chiang Rai Cup: </strong>Held 19 – 20 Nov @ Santiburi GC &amp; Waterford GC.</p>\n<p>Winner: Adam Jackson.</p>\n<p><strong>Vale:</strong> Phil Williams, Les Harvey. R.I.P.</p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________________</p>\n<p>2020</p>\n<p><strong>President: Milton Reynolds</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Club Captains</strong>: <strong>Lanna</strong> – Nigel Stubbs; <strong>Maejo</strong> – Michael Kuzmich; <strong>North Hill</strong> – Garry Walker;</p>\n<p><strong>Technical Officer:</strong> Julian Wing</p>\n<p><strong>Annual General Meeting:</strong> Gymkhana 9 Jan 2020</p>\n<p><strong>International Tournament:</strong> North Hill Friday 13th March 2020 – Team U.S.A. Yung Beece, Larry Richard, Joe Albright, Joe Ritter</p>\n<p><strong>Ryder Cup v Highlands</strong> (Oct) @ Highlands &amp; North Hill – Winners CMS</p>\n<p><strong>Annual Tournament (Oct):</strong> Lanna, Maejo, Alpine, North Hill</p>\n<p><strong>Club Champion</strong> – Gross – Nigel Stubbs (240)</p>\n<p>Stableford – Men – Roland Feraud (127) – Ladies – Prajet Bacchi</p>\n<p>Flight A: Nigel Stubbs/Kenny Jones</p>\n<p>Flight C: Roland Feraud</p>\n<p>Player of the Year: Men – Mike Roycroft (332) – Ladies – Lamyai Prasarn (325)</p>\n<p><strong>Hole in One Club</strong>: Garry Walker &amp; Jack Kuzina</p>\n<p><strong>Chiang Rai Cup</strong> (Nov): Mike Roycroft</p>\n<p><strong>Vale:</strong> Ulrich Brunner, David McCunnal R.I.P.</p>\n<p>______________________________________________________________</p>\n<p></p>\n<p><strong>2021</strong></p>\n<p><strong>President</strong>: Haydn Patterson</p>\n<p><strong>Secretary/Treasurer</strong>: Chris Ryan</p>\n<p><strong>Technical Officer</strong>: Julian Wing</p>\n<p><strong>Club Captains: Lanna</strong> – Nigel Stubbs; <strong>Maejo</strong> – Michael Kuzmich;</p>\n<p><strong>North Hill </strong>– Garry Walker; <strong>Gymkhana</strong> – Alan Gariano</p>\n<p><strong>Annual General Meeting</strong>: Gymkhana</p>\n<p><strong>Away Games</strong>: 17 Feb Artitaya GC,</p>\n<p><strong>International Tournament</strong>: 17 Mar Royal GC – <strong>Winners Australia </strong>(Garry Walker, Michael Kuzmich, Mark Gorham and Shannon Livingstone)</p>\n<p><strong>Hole in One Club</strong>: Jayjay Walker Hole 7 Gymkhana July 6.</p>\n<p><strong>Ryder Cup Games: Highlands, North Hill</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Annual Tournament (Oct 4-15):</strong> Lanna (1&amp;2); Gymkhana; Mae jo; North Hill.</p>\n<p><strong>Winners: </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Gross Champion: </strong>Graham Adams (251 shots);</p>\n<p>Runners-up – Randy Teisl (252), Nigel Stubbs (254).</p>\n<p><strong>Stableford Champion: </strong> Rune Nilsson (114 points);</p>\n<p> Runners-up: Jay Jones (105 points), Lamyai Prasarn (104 points)</p>\n<p><strong>Ladies Champion </strong>– Jay Jones (105 points)</p>\n<p><strong>Chiang Rai Cup</strong> – (Nov 30th / Dec 1st, Waterford and Santaburi)</p>\n<p>Winner Larry Richard (75 points)</p>\n<p>Runner-up – Bill Whitsett (74 pts)</p>\n<p>Vale: Roscoe Butler, Guy Lock, Lester Twigden, Mike Pattavina R.I.P.</p>\n<hr>\n<p>_______________________________________________________________</p>\n<p>2022</p>\n<p><strong>President</strong>: Mike Roycroft</p>\n<p><strong>Treasure</strong>r: Chris Ryan</p>\n<p><strong>Handicaps</strong>: Julian Wing</p>\n<p><strong>Webmaster</strong>: Julian Wing</p>\n<p><strong>Course Captains: Lanna</strong> – Nigel Stubbs; <strong>Maejo</strong> – Micheal (Kuzzie) Kuzmich &amp; Ian Craig; <strong>North Hill</strong> – Garry Walker; <strong>Gymkhana</strong> – Keith Taylor: Haripunchai – Julian Wing</p>\n<p><strong>Annual General Meeting</strong>: 13 January at Gymkhana.</p>\n<p><strong>International Tournament: </strong>8 March at Highlands <strong>Winner:</strong> Team Commonwealth – Leon Smiler, Don Bishop, Ian Kempsey, Julian Wing.</p>\n<p><strong>Ric Cameron Memorial Trophy:</strong> Maejo 22 Jun winner Serge Arnaud</p>\n<p><strong>Away Games: </strong>Hariphunchai, Highlands, Inthanon, Santaburi, Waterford</p>\n<p><strong>Hole in One Club</strong>: Serge Arnaud (Lanna)</p>\n<p><strong>Annual Tournament </strong>3-17 October (Lanna, Maejo, North Hill, Haripunchai) Gymkhana cancelled due flooding. 38 Members.</p>\n<p><strong>Results: Stroke Champion – Randy Teisl</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Stableford Men Winner – Kenny Jones (President’s Cup)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Stableford Women Winner – Ram Taylor</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Annual Party</strong>: Gymkhana Club 4 Nov 2022 6:00 PM</p>\n<p><strong>Chiang Rai Cup: </strong>10-11 Nov. Santiburi &amp; Waterford. Winner Pete Riley</p>\n<p><strong>Vale:</strong> Ric Cameron, Dennis Byrne R.I.P.</p>\n<p>___________________________________________________________</p>\n<p><strong>2023</strong></p>\n<p><strong>President</strong>: Mike Rycroft</p>\n<p><strong>Secretary/Treasurer</strong>: Chris Ryan</p>\n<p><strong>Webmaster/Handicaps</strong>: Julian Wing</p>\n<p><strong>Club Captains</strong>: North Hill – Nigel Stubbs; Maejo – Michael Kuzmich/Ian Craig; Gymkhana – Keith Taylor; Haripunchai – Julian Wing; Lanna – John Orlebeck.</p>\n<p><strong>AGM</strong>: Thursday 19 January at Gymkhana</p>\n<p><strong>International Tournament</strong>: March 28 at Royal. <strong>Winning team: Team Anzac – </strong>Mike Roycroft, Don Bishop, Leon Smiler, Ian Kempsey.</p>\n<p>Away Games: Highlands, Waterford</p>\n<p><strong>Chiangmai-Chiangrai Challenge: </strong>Highlands Thurs 25 May 1pm Tee. Winner Chiang Rai.</p>\n<p>Happy City Tues 5 Sept 2023. Winner Chiang Rai.</p>\n<p><strong>Hole in One Club</strong>: Aom Teisl (Maejo)</p>\n<p><strong>Ric Cameron Memorial Trophy</strong>: 30 June at Maejo (1200baht)</p>\n<p><strong>Annual Tournament: </strong>Lanna, North Hill, Gymkhana, Haripunchai, Maejo. 2-18th October.</p>\n<p><strong>Annual Party &amp; Presentation Night: </strong>Gymkhana GC 4 November 2023</p>\n<p><strong>Winners: </strong><strong> Stroke</strong> Randy Teisl. </p>\n<p><strong>Stableford Men </strong>1. Garry Walker (President’s Cup) 2. Mr Kim 3. Serge Arnaud.</p>\n<p><strong>Stableford Women: </strong>tied 1. Lamyai Prasarn &amp; Jay Jones.</p>\n<p><strong>Chiang Rai Cup:</strong> Waterford GC 20/21 Nov </p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________________</p>\n<br><br>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>President:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Sec/Treasurer: </strong>Chris Ryan</p>\n<p><strong>Handicaps: </strong>Julian Wing</p>\n<p><strong>Club Captains: Lanna – </strong>John Orlbeck; <strong>North Hill – </strong>Nigel Stubbs; <strong>Maejo – </strong>Michael Kuzmich &amp; Iain Craig; <strong>Haripunchai – </strong>Julian Wing &amp; Nigel Stubbs.</p>\n<p><strong>AGM: </strong>Thursday 18 January 2024</p>\n<p><strong>International Scramble: G</strong>assan Legacy 13 March 9am Shotgun Start. </p>\n<p>Winners:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>USA2 – Eric George, Brian Coil, Larry Richard, Curtis Nickel</li>\n<li>Australia – Michael Kuzmich, Garry Walker, Graham Adams, Ian Rogers</li>\n<li>World – Leon Smiler, Mr.Kim, JJ Walker, Don Bishop.</li>\n</ol>\n<p><strong>Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Challenge: </strong>21/22 May at Waterford &amp; Happy City GC. Winner – Chiang Rai.</p>\n<p><strong>Ric Cameron Cup: </strong>12 June at Maejo GC. <strong>Winner</strong>: Randy Teisl.</p>\n<p><strong>Hole in One Club: </strong>Ram Taylor (Gassan Legacy International), Brian Rundle (Hariphunchai),</p>\n<p><strong>Away Games: </strong>Royal Chiangmai, Gassan Legacy, Waterford, Happy City, Santiburi, </p>\n<p><strong>Annual Tournament: </strong>Lanna, Maejo, Haripunchai, North Hill</p>\n<p><strong>Stroke (low gross) Winner: </strong>Randy Teisl</p>\n<p><strong>Presidents Cup – Stableford Men Winner: 1. </strong>Mike Roycroft(118pts)</p>\n<p>2. Kenny Jones (102pts)</p>\n<p>3. Randy Teisl (101pts)</p>\n<p><strong>Stableford Women Winner: </strong>Aom Teisl (98pts)</p>\n<p><strong>Annual Party and Presentation Night:</strong> Gymkhana GC 25 Jan 2025 (delayed due to floods)</p>\n<p><strong>Chiang Rai Cup: </strong>Waterford/Santiburi GC Nov 11 &amp; 12 – Winner: Kenny Jones</p>\n<p><strong>Vale: </strong>Yukio Doi, Dan Evans, Dan Severson</p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________________</p>\n<p><strong>2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>President:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Secretary/Treasurer: </strong>Chris Ryan</p>\n<p><strong>Handicaps: </strong>Julian Wing</p>\n<p><strong>Club Captains: </strong><strong>Maejo </strong>– Randy Teisl &amp; Roger Bishop; <strong>Lanna </strong>– John Orlbeck/Ian Rogers; <strong>Hariphunchai</strong> – Brian Rundle;</p>\n<p><strong>Annual General Meeting: </strong>Thursday 23 January 2025 (11am)</p>\n<p><strong>Life Membership: </strong>Julian Wing, Jack Kuzina</p>\n<p><strong>International Scramble: </strong>Highlands GC 13 May 2025 (9am) </p>\n<p>Winners:</p>\n<p>1. Australia – Garry Walker, Peter Cheong, Paul Marsh, Shane Lambert.</p>\n<p> 2. NZ – Leon Smiler, Mike Roycroft, Haydn Patterson, Don Bishop.</p>\n<p>3. North America</p>\n<p><strong>Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Challenge: Winners- </strong>Chiang Rai</p>\n<p><strong>Ric Cameron Cup: </strong>Maejo 18 July 2025 Winner: Mike Roycroft</p>\n<p><strong>Hole in One Club: </strong>Bill Duthie (Dec/Khuntan), Serge Arnaud (Maejo/Jan), Roger Bishop (Maejo/March) Eric George (Royal/May)</p>\n<p><strong>Away Games: </strong>Gassan Khuntan, Mae Moh, Highlands, Chiang Rai</p>\n<p><strong>Annual Tournament: </strong>Lanna (Oct6), Haripunchai (Oct8), Highlands (Oct14), Maejo (Oct17)</p>\n<p>Winners: Men – Stroke – Randy Tiesl. Stableford – Garry Walker. Ladies – KK Otten</p>\n<p>Runners-up: Men – Bill Duthie, Donald Otten. Ladies – Lamyai Prasarn, Aom Tiesl.</p>\n<p>Annual Party and Presentation night: Gymkhana Club 8 Nov 6PM</p>\n<p><strong>Chiang Rai Cup:</strong> 24 Nov Waterford / 25 Nov Santiburi. Winner: Steve Snowden</p>\n<p>Vale: Gordon Bell, Calvin Davis</p>\n<p>———————————————————————————————————</p>\n<p><strong>2026</strong></p>\n<p><strong>President: </strong>Chris Ryan</p>\n<p><strong>Secretary/Treasurer: </strong>John Orlbeck</p>\n<p><strong>Handicaps: </strong>Donald Otten</p>\n<p><strong>Club Captains: </strong><strong>Maejo </strong>– Randy Teisl &amp; Roger Bishop; <strong>Lanna </strong>– Ian Rogers/Paul Wearmouth; <strong>Hariphunchai</strong> – Brian Rundle</p>\n<p><strong>Annual General Meeting: 19</strong> January 2026</p>\n<p><strong>Life Membership: </strong>Nigel Stubbs</p>\n<p><strong>Ryder Cup: </strong>Royal Chiang Mai 22nd April 2026</p>\n<p>Results: Highlanders 14.5; CMSG 11.5.</p>\n<p><strong>Ryder Cup: </strong>Highlands 12th September 2026</p>\n<p>Results: Highlanders 10; CMSG 11. </p>\n<p><strong>International Scramble: </strong>Summit Green Valley 17 May 2026 </p>\n<p>Winners:</p>\n<p>1. America – Randy Teisl, John Orlebeck, Eric George, Jay Windmon.</p>\n<p> 2. World Team 2 – Tom Agna, Heinz Olschner, Ari Talvisara, Fergal Barry-Murray. </p>\n<p>3. Australia – Garry Walker, Peter Cheong, Shane Lambert, Ian Rogers.</p>\n<p><strong>Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Challenge: </strong>??????</p>\n<p><strong>Ric Cameron Cup: </strong>Maejo 12June 2026 Winner: Garry Walker.</p>\n<p><strong>Hole in One Club: </strong>Bill Duthie (Dec/Khuntan), Serge Arnaud (Maejo/Jan), Roger Bishop (Maejo/March) Eric George (Royal/May)</p>\n<p><strong>Away Games: </strong>Inthanon</p>\n<p><strong>Annual Tournament: </strong>Lanna (Oct5), Maejo (Oct9), Hariphunchai (Oct14)</p>\n<p>Course Winners: Lanna: ?; Maejo: ?; Hariphunchai: ?. </p>\n<p>Winners: Men – Stroke – ?. Stableford – ?. Ladies – ?.</p>\n<p>Runners-up: Men – ?, ?. Ladies – ?.</p>\n<p>Annual Party and Presentation night: Gymkhana Club 8 Nov 6PM</p>\n<p><strong>Chiang Rai Cup:</strong> ?. Winner: ?</p>\n<p>Vale: Alex Stewart, Mark Kasilowski</p>","updated":"2026-09-26"},"charter":{"title":"Charter","section":"club","html":"<h2>Article I: Name</h2>\n<p>The name of this golf society shall be Chiang Mai Social Golfers.</p>\n<h2>Article II: Mission</h2>\n<p>MISSION STATEMENT</p>\n<p>The Chiang Mai Social Golfers (CMSG) Golf Society mission is to provide a common base and agreed upon understanding for all members as to the goals, activities, governance and overall direction of the society as follows:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Promote interest, enthusiasm, and support for the game of golf among Golfers in the Chiang Mai and surrounding areas.</li>\n<li>Open to all persons regardless of sex, gender nationality or playing ability.</li>\n<li>Open to full time and part time residents regardless of length of stay in country.</li>\n<li>Promote fellowship among its members.</li>\n<li>Recruit new members and provide them with the opportunity to meet new friends coupled with facilitating their assimilation into Chiang Mai’s Golfing community.</li>\n<li>The primary mission of the society is to maintain the “Social” aspect of the society where members can socialize in a pleasant atmosphere among old friends and new acquaintances. It is the committee’s and all the members’ responsibility to preserve the social purpose of the society but maintain the importance of the competitive aspects and the appliance of the rules of Golf to all the golf matches held throughout the year.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Article III: Membership</h2>\n<p><b>Section 1</b> Membership shall be available to all part-time and full-time male and female residents of Chiang Mai, 18 years of age or older.</p>\n<p><b>Section 2</b> Memberships in the society are individual and non-transferable.</p>\n<p><b>Section 3</b> Members’ Responsibilities: Members understand the overall purpose and mission of the society and to promote and/or assist in the society achieving its objectives. Members are encouraged to play on a regular basis and contribute to the success of the society. All members should offer their assistance on a voluntary basis to ensure the success of the society.</p>\n<p><b>Section 4</b> There is a 1,000 baht joining fee for life membership. Additionally there is a 500 baht annual fee. A new member joining after the 31st October does not have to pay the annual membership fee for the following year.</p>\n<p><b>Section 5 </b>Annual Dues are 500 Baht (2017) due by January 1st of each year. Only paid up members can vote at the Annual meeting.</p>\n<h2>Article IV: Code of Conduct for Members</h2>\n<p><b>Section 1 Rules of Play</b></p>\n<p>– Turn up for a match at least half hour before tee-off.</p>\n<p>– Keep up with the pace of play, speed up if you or your group falls behind the group in front of you.</p>\n<p>– Be considerate of others, no talking or noise while others playing a shot, play in turn &amp; don’t get in front of play, no undue slow play.</p>\n<p>– Know the rules and abide by them or ask for confirmation within your group.</p>\n<p>– No extreme blaspheming or equipment abuse and especially no caddy abuse. If you have a problem with a caddy, change caddies.</p>\n<p>– Observe all rules/regulations of the course.</p>\n<p>– Members are expected to conduct themselves in manner that is respectful to the staff, the golf course, the caddies and other Members.</p>\n<p><b>Examples of Misconduct:</b></p>\n<p>– Cheating.</p>\n<p>– Throwing Clubs.</p>\n<p>– Excessive obscene or vulgar language.</p>\n<p>– Discarding trash except into receptacles provided.</p>\n<p>– Actions endangering other players or caddies.</p>\n<p>– Indifference, lack of interest or disruption to the enjoyment of others.</p>\n<p>– All members are to comply with Golf’s universal code of conduct and etiquette.</p>\n<p>Warnings will be given by the Club Captain and if necessary a period of suspension could be imposed by the committee for any member not abiding to the above. If a member continually fails to comply with the code of conduct or after three suspensions, said member will be banned from the society.</p>\n<h2>Article V: Golf Events</h2>\n<p>See the CMSG Website for the Weekly Schedule.</p>\n<p>– Schedule special events</p>\n<p>– Annual tournament</p>\n<p>– Away matches</p>\n<p>– Some scramble matches each year, one of which is the International Tournament.</p>\n<h2>Article VI: CMSG’s Committee</h2>\n<p>Members of the Committee will have their Annual Dues waived for each year they remain on the Committee in recognition of all the work they do on behalf of the Society. (Agreed at the 2026 A.G.M.)</p>\n<p><b>Section 1</b> <b>Composition of the Committee</b></p>\n<p>The committee consists of the following officers:</p>\n<p>President</p>\n<p>Club Captain(s) for each Weekly event venue</p>\n<p>Secretary</p>\n<p>Treasurer</p>\n<p>Technical Support / Adviser</p>\n<p><b>Section 2 Responsibilities of the Individual Committee Member</b></p>\n<p><b><i> President</i></b></p>\n<p>The President is responsible for:</p>\n<p>– Representing the society on any official event.</p>\n<p>– The presentations at Away Games, the Annual Tournament etc.</p>\n<p>– Chair all meetings during his tenure.</p>\n<p>– If he is not present at an official event he shall name a representative from the current Committee members.</p>\n<p>– Shares responsibility for the updating and maintaining of the CMSG website.</p>\n<p><b><i> Treasurer</i></b></p>\n<p>The Secretary / Treasurer is responsible for:</p>\n<p>– Collecting Annual Fees.</p>\n<p>– Collecting initiation fees for new members.</p>\n<p>– Maintains balance sheet of CMSG funds.</p>\n<p>– Issues quarterly reports on CMSG funds to committee members.</p>\n<p>– Maintains master membership list which includes members telephone numbers/email addresses and members paid and/or in arrears.</p>\n<ul>\n<li> Shares responsibility for the updating and maintaining of the CMSG website</li>\n<li> <em><strong>Secretary</strong></em></li>\n<li>Records minutes of Annual Meeting and ensures publication on the CMSG website</li>\n<li>Records minutes of each committee meeting and ensures publication on the CMSG website</li>\n</ul>\n<p>– Shares responsibility for the updating and maintaining of the CMSG website.</p>\n<p><b><i> Club Captain(s)</i></b></p>\n<p>The Club Captains are responsible for:</p>\n<p>– Assign players pairings/groups in weekly games.</p>\n<p>– Announce tee-off times and order of group play.</p>\n<p>– Collecting competition fees.</p>\n<p>– Collecting score cards after matches.</p>\n<p>– Determine &amp; Announce winners &amp; distribute winnings.</p>\n<p>– Submit match report &amp; photo to the Website.</p>\n<p>– Submit scores and scorecards to the Handicap Officer.</p>\n<p>– Collect annual/new member’s dues on behalf of the Secretary/Treasurer.</p>\n<p>– Share responsibility for the updating and maintaining of the CMSG website.</p>\n<p>The club captain has the final say in all ruling/issues before, during, or after a match.</p>\n<p>All non-resolved rulings/issues will be submitted to the CMSG committee for final resolution.</p>\n<p>Awarding of the weekly competition prizes shall be done at the discretion of the Course Captain including placing’s to receive prizes and amounts awarded. Distribution is based on the number of players and the amount awarded to each winner is calculated in a fair manner not favoring one winner over another.</p>\n<p><strong><em> Technical Support / Advisor</em></strong></p>\n<p>– Maintains effectiveness / accuracy of all CMSG software (Handicaps / Calendars / Records etc.)</p>\n<p>– Provide input to the committee on all negotiating aspects / pricing for various away game golf venues.</p>\n<p>– Support / Advise / Inform committee on all computer related technical questions / problems.</p>\n<p><b>Section 3 Eligibility for Membership in the Committee</b></p>\n<p>All Committee members must be full time residents of Thailand and reside in Chiang Mai or Lamphun provinces.</p>\n<p><b>Section 4 Role and Responsibilities of the Committee</b></p>\n<p>The elected Committee will govern and execute all the activities of the society and during the course of the year. The Committee has the power to change or adapt the By Laws and to make decisions to benefit the members by majority vote.</p>\n<p>The Committee is also responsible for coordinating and scheduling all events throughout the year including the Annual General Meeting and also the Annual Party/Awards Dinner. The Committee will meet at least once every 2 months, but preferably once a month.</p>\n<p><b>Section 5 Election of Committee Members</b></p>\n<p>The Committee and/or officers are elected on a yearly basis at the Annual General Meeting held in January each year. The Committee members will be elected by majority vote of those members present at the AGM including online voting.</p>\n<p><b>Section 6 Code of Conduct for the Committee Members</b></p>\n<p>The Code is to ensure a mechanism for establishing a healthy environment for the smooth operation and sound decision-making process utilising a spirit of cooperation. All Members of the Committee will agree to the code of conduct at the moment of accepting their position.</p>\n<p>– All Committee members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that:</p>\n<p>– Reflects honesty, integrity and support for the best interests of CMSG in carrying out the day-to-day business and planning for the future of the CMSG.</p>\n<p>– Has a professional and healthy regard for confidentiality.</p>\n<p>– Is an unbiased participant in establishing guidelines that are sound for the entire CMSG through feedback from the member’s.</p>\n<p>– Minutes of meetings will be maintained and posted for the general membership.</p>\n<p>– The President, on behalf of the Committee, sets the agenda each month and welcomes the membership to take an active part in the life of the society and to make suggestions and present ideas for improvement.</p>\n<p>– The Committee will respectfully hear concerns, ideas, suggestions, and will then, make a motion on an issue and vote after everyone has been heard on motions for action or inaction.</p>\n<p>– Committee members should always keep in mind and in their decision making the question “What is in the best interest of CMSG and its members?”</p>\n<p>– Once a vote is taken, however, Committee members are expected to support the decisions to the membership and conduct themselves as a unified body.</p>\n<p>– It is not acceptable for Committee members to undermine decisions made (democratically through the voting process) by voicing to small groups or individuals that he/she is not in agreement with the decision that was made.</p>\n<p>– Committee members, when made aware of an issue, should, invite that person or persons to the next meeting so their voices may be heard and if properly supported perhaps changes may be indicated to the earlier decision.</p>\n<p>– Understands the Committee does not become involved in or interfere with the club captain in his/her daily duties unless his/her behavior does not conform to the rules of Golf or breaks the Code of Conduct.</p>\n<p>Any committee member whose behavior is considered to be contrary to the Code of Conduct shall be called upon to explain such behavior to his fellow committee members, if the committee by majority vote deems the explanation unsatisfactory then the Chairman shall call a Extraordinary General Meeting for the possible suspension of said committee member and the reelection of a replacement. Should a committee member voluntarily stand down for any reason the committee can nominate a replacement until the next AGM.</p>\n<h2>Article VII: Eligibility Rules for All Events</h2>\n<p><b>Section 1</b> <b>Weekly Competition</b></p>\n<p>– Only members of CMSG can enter the Competition.</p>\n<p>– Paid up members.</p>\n<p>– Must have a valid handicap assigned by the CMSG handicap officer.</p>\n<p>– A player has to submit at least 3 signed scorecards from a CMSG event during 12 months to keep his CMSG handicap otherwise the member will be allowed to play (Captains prerogative) in the competition and his Score will be calculated with System 36 to see if there is a difference between his previous/old handicap. If the difference is more than + / – 4 strokes the player will have to play two more rounds to establish his new handicap.</p>\n<p><b>Section 2</b> <b>Annual Tournament</b></p>\n<p>– Paid up Members</p>\n<p>– Established CMSG handicap</p>\n<ul>\n<li> A member must submit at least 8 cards during the year from CMSG events, where the scores can be used for handicap purposes, to be eligible to win any section of the Annual Tournament</li>\n</ul>\n<p><b>Section 3 Away Matches</b></p>\n<p>– Paid up Members</p>\n<p>– Established CMSG handicap</p>\n<p>– Team or individual event to be decided prior to competition</p>\n<p><b>Section 4</b> <b>Scrambles</b></p>\n<p>– Paid up Members</p>\n<p>– Established CMSG handicap</p>\n<p>– Ambrose Team Handicap system is utilised</p>\n<h2>Article VIII: Handicap System</h2>\n<p>Following a successful motion at the Extraordinary General Meeting held at North Hill Golf Course on Thursday 28th May 2020 the Handicap Section of this Charter has been moved to the CMSG By Laws.</p>\n<h2>Article IX: Annual General Meeting</h2>\n<p><b>Section 1</b> The AGM will be held every year in the month of January. The access to the AGM is restricted to paid up members only. All Members whose dues are paid for the current year have one vote.</p>\n<p><b>Section 2</b> Members can vote online, if their membership fee is up to date and if they cannot attend the Annual General Meeting with a serious reason i.e. not being in the country or in Chiang Mai or they are ill and therefore cannot personally attend the AGM.</p>\n<p><b>Section 3</b> All motions have to be sent to the committee in writing no later than 14 days prior to the date of the AGM. Additional Motions may be presented at the AGM after the election of the new Committee for their consideration. These motions though will not be voted on at the AGM.</p>\n<p><b>Section 4</b> There is no Quorum required to validate the AGM.</p>\n<p><b>Section 5</b> The current Committee will be chairing the AGM and after all motions are voted on, a member will be elected by the present members to chair the AGM during the nomination and election process of the new Committee.</p>\n<h2>Article X: Amendment of the Charter</h2>\n<p><b>Section 1</b> Proposed amendments must be submitted to the Committee.</p>\n<p><b>Section 2</b> The membership shall be notified of proposed amendments via the website or by e-mail no later than 14 days prior to the AGM at which the amendment will be placed before the membership for vote.</p>\n<p>​<b>Section 3</b> The Charter may only be amended at the AGM or at any special General Meeting called by the Committee with due prior notice of intent to amend, by a majority vote of all active members present at the AGM and through online voting.</p>\n<h2>Article XI: By Laws</h2>\n<p><b>Section 1</b> The CMSG shall establish a set of By Laws to guide the operational governance of the organization. Topics to be covered in the By Laws may include but not be limited to the following:</p>\n<p>– Tournaments and competitions</p>\n<p>– Course scheduled playing days</p>\n<p>– Local rules</p>\n<p>– Complaints and resolutions</p>\n<p>– Captain’s prerogatives</p>\n<p>– Amendments to By Laws</p>\n<p>– Other topics as deemed appropriate by the Committee.</p>\n<p><b>Section 2</b> The By Laws shall be ratified by a meeting of the AGM or at any Special General Meeting.</p>\n<p><b>Section 3</b> The By Laws may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the Committee, by a two-thirds vote of the Committee members.</p>\n<p>© CMSG – Last edited: 19.01.2026<hr></p>","updated":"2026-09-22"},"by-laws":{"title":"By-laws","section":"club","html":"<h2><strong>Article I: By Laws</strong></h2>\n<p><b>Section 1</b> The CMSG shall establish a set of By Laws to guide the operational governance of the organization. Topics to be covered in the By Laws may include but not be limited to the following:</p>\n<p>– Ratification of By Laws</p>\n<p>– Amendments to By Laws</p>\n<p>– Tournaments and competitions</p>\n<p>– Local rules</p>\n<p>– Complaints and resolutions</p>\n<p>– Captain(s) prerogatives</p>\n<p>– Other topics as deemed appropriate by the Committee</p>\n<p><b>Section 2</b> The By Laws may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the Committee, by a two-thirds vote of the Committee members.</p>\n<h2><strong>Article I: Handicap System</strong></h2>\n<p><strong>Section 1 </strong> The CMSG handicap system is based on the 2020 handicap system as recommended by both the R &amp; A and the USGA and uses the differential of the best eight of the last twenty rounds (or part there of if 20 rounds have not been played) of each member to establish their handicap.</p>\n<p><strong>Section 2</strong> <strong>New Members. </strong> Before receiving their initial handicap each new member may submit 3 cards to the CMSG handicapper. A handicap will be issued on the basis of these 3 cards. Each of these cards must be from a CMSG scheduled event, marked and signed by an experienced member and at least one of the three must be marked and signed by the course captain. Cards can be from a nine hole course but must be for 18 holes played that day, or two nine hole cards played on different days. The cards submitted will be scored as stroke, so each hole must be completed by putting out for the card to be counted. Any combination of the above cards must equal 54 holes.</p>\n<p>New members who have a valid W.H.S. handicap index and who can provide their last 20 game history should not have to submit 3 cards but can use their W.H.S. handicap immediately, and have a maximum handicap index of 54 allocated to them.</p>\n<p>Following a decision by the Committee at their meeting on 30th March 2023, if the initial handicap is calculated using 3 cards, then the maximum “initial” handicap index will be 36 for both men and women. As further rounds are played, this may increase to a maximum handicap index of 54.</p>\n<p><strong>Section 3.</strong> Highest handicap index available to both male and female members will be 54</p>\n<p><strong>Section 4.</strong> If members play at other courses and not as part of CMSG events then they are<br>\nasked to submit their cards to the handicap secretary to maintain the accuracy of our<br>\nhandicaps. This request excludes “nomad” competitions or rounds played at Artitaya, <br>\nSand Creek and if you play from the red tees at Gassan Legacy.</p>\n<p><strong>Section 5. </strong>When members return from an extended break abroad and they have a WHS handicap index, this should be provided to the Handicap Secretary as it will be more accurate than the handicap they last used in Thailand. If they do not have a WHS handicap then the Handicap Secretary will monitor their first three cards after returning, and adjust their handicap index if there is a significant change as evidenced by their cards.</p>\n<p><strong>Section 6.</strong> The Handicap Secretary may manually adjust any member’s handicap index at any time where justified.</p>\n<h2><strong>Article III: Meetings of the Committee</strong></h2>\n<p>The Committee members shall meet at least once every 2 months but preferably once a month.</p>\n<h2><b>Article IV: Tournaments and Competitions</b></h2>\n<p><b>Section 1</b> The Golf events (scheduled days/dates, tee-times, and formats) for the weekly events) shall be set by the course Captain(s) and announced on the CMSG website.</p>\n<p><b>Section 2</b> The Golf events (scheduled dates, tee-times, formats, and venues) for Away Games, Scrambles, and the Annual Tournament shall be set by the President in consultation with the Committee and announced on the CMSG website.</p>\n<h2><b>Article V: Expenditure and Reporting of Expenditure of Funds</b></h2>\n<p><b>Section 1</b> All expenditures of funds shall be approved by a majority vote of the Committee prior to the expenditure.</p>\n<p><b>Section 2</b> All expenditures of funds and the remaining balance of funds shall be reported to the Committee at the subsequent meeting of the Committee in the month following the expenditures.</p>\n<h2><b>Article VI: Invite Guests to the Away Games</b></h2>\n<p>Any CMSG Member has the authority to invite guests they want to the CMSG Away Games. Invitees who are not members of the CMSG and do not have a handicap established using the CMSG adopted handicap system will not be allowed to play in the competition, but will be allowed to play along with CMSG members and attend the post-game ceremonies.</p>\n<h2><b>Article VII: End of Year Party</b></h2>\n<p><b>Section 1</b> The CMSG shall organize an end of year party, which shall also serve as the award presentation for the Annual Tournament.</p>\n<p><b>Section 2</b> A levy not in excess of 300 Baht per person (children under 12 free) has been set for members and partners and not in excess of 500 baht for guests who attend the Annual Party and Prize Presentation Function of the Annual Tournament.</p>\n<h2><b>Article VIII: Complaints and Resolutions</b></h2>\n<p><b>Section 1</b> Any complaint, whether verbal or written, submitted by a member against another member in respect to their play or behavior should be brought to the attention of any Committee member. Depending upon the seriousness of the complaint, the President may elect to call a Committee meeting to discuss and determine the outcome of the complaint. If necessary, the Committee may require the presence of all parties involved to appear at a Committee meeting. Complaint resolutions will be decided by the Committee and may result in the complaint being dismissed or one of the following actions:</p>\n<p>a) Verbal warning</p>\n<p>b) Written warning</p>\n<p>c) Probation</p>\n<p>d) Temporary suspension of play from competition with the length of time imposed by the Committee.</p>\n<p>e) Revocation of membership.</p>\n<p><strong>Section 2</strong></p>\n<p>Should members have any complaints or issues relating to events on the day of play they should report to the captain of the day in the first instance however if the individual is not happy with the response by CMSG Committee they are quite within their rights to complain as an individual course member and not under the flag of CMSG.</p>\n<h2><b>Article IX: Captain’s Prerogatives</b></h2>\n<p><b>Section 1</b> The Course Captain has full authority to make all decisions not prescribed in the Charter and By Laws, with due consideration of the desires of the course-based constituency of members and after consultations to elicit the views of those members. </p>\n<h2><b>Article X: CMSG Playing Rules</b></h2>\n<p><b>Section 1</b> Separate away days will be organized for CMSG members as follows:</p>\n<p>– 3 separate course-based away days each year.</p>\n<p>– 1 away day scramble each year where teams are made up of CMSG members</p>\n<p>– The remainder of the away days are arranged as joint course-based CMSG days</p>\n<p><b>Section 2</b> No more playing restrictions: Lifting all restrictions/conditions for entering into the Weekly Competition or Monthly Away Games. The exception is for entry into the Annual Tournament where a member must have played in and entered cards from 8 CSMG events, where scores can be used for handicap purposes, since the end of the previous Annual Tournament to be eligible to win. If a member has an established Handicap with the Society and their membership fee is paid up for the current year then there should be no additional restrictions/conditions for a member to enter the Weekly Events or away Game competitions. We have an established Handicap System and there is therefore no further rule should be applied than the before mentioned.</p>\n<p><b>Section 3</b> Any member of the CMSG has the right to choose the Tee Box from which they play regardless of age or gender, however the Handicap System reflects the scores from the Tee Box that they established their Handicap (Index) or from which they played the most rounds. The forward Tee Initiative is designed to make the game more enjoyable for the player and the CMSG encourages players to make use of this Initiative.</p>\n<h4>Section 4 <strong> Once a player has an established handicap, that player can nominate the tee box they wish to play from without submitting extra cards to qualify for this change as handicaps from all tees are already set.</strong></h4>\n<h2><b>Article XI: Local Rules </b></h2>\n<p>For local rules see separate page</p>\n<h2>Article XII: Honorary Life Membership</h2>\n<p>A member may be voted in as an Honorary Life Member by the Committee at a regular meeting or by the members at an AGM.</p>\n<p>However, the member must have</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Served on the Committee for a minimum of 5 years</li>\n<li>and/or contributed a significant amount for the benefit of the Society</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Only one Honarary Life Member may be elected each year, and only then if there is a suitable candidate.</p>\n<p>© CMSG – Last edited 21st August 2025</p>\n<p> <hr></p>","updated":"2026-09-22"},"local-rules":{"title":"Local rules","section":"club","html":"<p>By-Laws</p>\n<h2><strong>Article XI Local Rules</strong></h2>\n<p><strong>ALL COURSES</strong></p>\n<p><b>IF A PLAYER NEEDS A FREE DROP OR PENALTY DROP,</b> <strong>OR OTHER RULING</strong><b> IT <em>MUST</em> BE APPROVED BY THEIR MARKER. IT IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO MAKE THESE DECISION ON YOUR OWN.</b></p>\n<p><strong>PLEASE REMEMBER THE NEAREST POINT OF RELIEF IS ACTUALLY THE NEAREST POINT OF RELIEF – NOT THE <em>‘NICEST’</em> POINT OF RELIEF</strong></p>\n<p>If in doubt which rule applies in any circumstance, play one Ball according to your understanding and another according to your playing partners understanding. After holing out both Balls, note the two Scores and immediately after you finished your round ask the CMSG Captain that day for a ruling. then write down the final score for the hole(s) in question and sign your score card. <strong>Captains decision is final.</strong></p>\n<h4><strong>LOCAL RULES FOR ALL CMSG VENUES INCLUDING AWAY GAMES.</strong></h4>\n<p><strong>TREE ROOTS</strong> – If your ball comes to rest on a tree root or close to a tree root on the fairway you are entitled to a free drop. This drop must be backwards in line from where you ball lies and the pin. (Even if means there is a tree in that line. The relief is not from the tree or line of the tree, it is only from the tree root) This does not apply to standing on a tree root, only if your swing is possibly hindered by the tree root. This is to ensure that no injury to a member is caused by hitting that tree root.</p>\n<p><strong>ORNAMENTAL GRASS – </strong>Stands of ornamental grass such as those on holes 10 and 17 at North Hill and 17 at MaeJo are <strong>NOT</strong> considered garden beds. You do not get a free drop. Play the ball as it lies or take a penalty drop at nearest point of relief no closer to the hole.</p>\n<p><strong>OUT OF BOUNDS – </strong>If you ball goes out of bounds you have two options. <strong>1.</strong> Play another shot from where the original shot was played for a one shot penalty or <strong>2.</strong> You may play a ball from the fairway not closer to the hole adjacent to where you ball went OB but NO CLOSER TO THE HOLE, with a two shot penalty.</p>\n<p><strong>LOST BALL – </strong>If you ball is lost you have two options. <strong>1.</strong> Go back and play another ball from the same spot as you played your last shot for a one shot penalty. <strong>2.</strong> You may play another ball from the fairway at a point where your ball <strong>crossed the margin of the fairway</strong> no closer to the hole for a two shot penalty.</p>\n<p><strong>COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR A BALL THAT MAY BE OB OR LOST –</strong> IF you believe you may have trouble finding your ball or unsure if you are OB play a provisional ball to aid pace of play. Ball MUST be called provisional or it is play.</p>\n<p><strong>NOTE – </strong>If you find your first ball, except if it is OB, your first ball is in play even if it is in a penalty area or if you believe it is not playable. This applies even if you find your ball in the water. Once you find your first ball it cannot be considered lost. Provisional ball cannot be played once the original ball is found.</p>\n<p><strong>CUT EDGES AROUND GREEN – </strong>Where there is a distinct cut around the edge of the green and the join impedes your putting stroke you are entitled to free relief no closer to hole. No Penalty. Note this free relief may mean you are putting from just off the green.</p>\n<p><strong>BUNKERS – </strong>If you ball comes to rest in a bunker in a dog paw print you are entitled to place your ball at the nearest point from that paw print no closer to the hole with no penalty.</p>\n<p><strong>LIFT, CLEAN and REPLACE</strong> – When captains advise that “lift clean and replace” is operative, then members, provided that their ball lies on closely mown areas, have the option to mark their ball, pick it up and clean it and then replace the ball within 6 inches, not nearer the hole. For this local rule’s purposes this benefit given by the captains is not regarded as “relief” under Rule 14.3 and therefore a replacement ball cannot be substituted unless the original is damaged and consent has been obtained by the member’s marker.</p>\n<p><b>LIGHT POLES – </b> If you hit a light pole or its base anywhere on the course you <strong>must</strong> replay your shot with no penalty. (Even if the light pole has had a beneficial effect, the shot must still be replayed). However, if the light pole is not on the course, e.g. in an out-of-bounds area, then the ball that struck it is still deemed to be the ball in play.</p>\n<h4><strong>Local Rules @ LANNA Golf Course – </strong>Revision 20.02.17</h4>\n<p>Holes 3, 7, &amp; 11 – Bougainvillea Shrubs in centre of the fairways that are supported by cement stakes. A free drop may be taken <strong>only if a cement stake impedes your stance or swing (not the vegetation) </strong>– drop 1 club length away from the nearest point of relief, no nearer to the pin. Free relief from the concrete post only. Otherwise a penalty drop. If it is determined that your ball is lost inside the bush refer to CMSG Lost Ball rule above.</p>\n<p>The Race Course (Course 3) – holes 6, 8 &amp; 9. There are white stakes on the left of hole 6, on the right of hole 9 and on both sides of hole 8 that define the boundary between fairways. If your ball comes to rest on an adjoining fairway you must drop back onto your own fairway within 2 club lengths of the boundary no nearer to the hole for a penalty of 1 stroke.</p>\n<p>Ant hills are considered to be “loose impediments” and may be removed if they impede stance of swing (Rule 32-1, Decision 23/5). There is no relief if your ball is touching an ant hill .</p>\n<h4><b>Local Rules @ MAE JO Golf Course</b></h4>\n<p>Model Local Rule E-5 (MLR E-5) is a USGA/R&amp;A rule that provides an alternative to stroke-and-distance relief for a lost ball or a ball out of bounds (OB). [<a href=\"https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules-hub/rules-modernization/major-changes/golfs-new-rules-stroke-and-distance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1</a>, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1U9Fr-DX5E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/RulesOfGolf/posts/7487957787926519/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3</a>]</p>\n<p><strong>Key Aspects of MLR E-5:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Purpose:</strong> To improve pace of play by allowing golfers to drop a ball near where it was lost rather than returning to the previous spot.</li>\n<li><strong>Penalty:</strong> Two strokes.</li>\n<li><strong>When It Applies:</strong> When a ball is lost outside a penalty area or known/virtually certain to be out of bounds.</li>\n<li><strong>How to Take Relief (2+2 Rule):</strong>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Estimate the Spot:</strong> Estimate where the ball is lost or crossed the boundary (Point A).</li>\n<li><strong>Find the Fairway Point:</strong> Find the nearest edge of the fairway to Point A that is not closer to the hole (Point B).</li>\n<li><strong>Drop Zone:</strong> Drop a ball in the area between Point A and the edge of the fairway, up to two club lengths into the fairway or rough.</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<p> </li>\n<li><strong>Restrictions:</strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cannot be used for an unplayable ball.</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Cannot be used if a provisional ball was played</strong>.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</p>\n<p><strong>DROP AREA </strong></p>\n<p>All drop area’s are no longer in play. If you hit the ball into a penalty area, follow the rules of golf for the options available.</p>\n<p><em><strong>Exception: If 90 years of age or older</strong></em></p>\n<p>Free relief from <strong>staked trees</strong> (Swing or stance, not line of play)</p>\n<p><strong>Holes 4,12 &amp; 15</strong> – The small trees with the white flowers in front of the Tee Marker is considered a penalty area. Tee up again from the Tee Box with a stroke penalty.</p>\n<p><strong>Hole 6</strong> – If your Ball crosses over on the right side were the lake starts and all the way alongside were the new fence is built and along the water in front of the green, it is considered that your Ball is in a “NO PLAY” penalty area. Even if you see or find your Ball on the right side of the fence, you are <strong>NOT</strong> allowed to play this Ball. It is to be treated as in a penalty area. You have to drop the Ball on the left side of the fence, not closer to the Hole, one shot penalty.</p>\n<p><strong>Hole #8 – </strong>There is a drainage ditch on the right side before the water. If your ball or your stance is effected, free drop. NPCR plus one club length.</p>\n<p><strong>Hole 12 &amp;13 – </strong>There is a drainage ditch that runs between the two holes. If your ball or your stance is affected, free drop. NPCR plus one club length.</p>\n<p><strong>Hole 13 – </strong>There are drainage around the fruit trees on the right hand side, free drop if your ball or stance is affected, free drop. NPCR plus one club length.</p>\n<p><strong>Hole #17 – </strong>Red stake penalty area is anything left of the cart path.</p>\n<h4><strong>Local rules @ Hariphunchai</strong></h4>\n<p><strong>Drop Zones for Hazards:</strong></p>\n<p>The only drop zones that shall be recognised as such are the ones that are clearly marked with signage and / or two gold-coloured spheres. At present these are found by the hazards at holes 3, 5 and 7.</p>\n<p>Sometimes during the year cut squares in the grass are used as drop zones and caddies advise players that they are drop zones. However, so that we are consistent, these must <strong>NOT</strong> be used unless there is signage or the square is spray painted “DZ” (drop zone). If you play from anywhere that is not so marked, you will incur a 2 stroke penalty for “playing your ball from the wrong place”.</p>\n<p>Therefore, apart from the signed drop areas, you must otherwise play your ball within two club’s lengths from the <strong>POINT OF ENTRY</strong> to the hazard and not nearer the hole for a 1 shot penalty.</p>\n<p><strong>HOLE 5.</strong></p>\n<p>So that we eliminate any confusion we will treat the yellow staked hazard area on the green side as a red staked area, lateral relief will be allowed.</p>\n<p>In order to speed up play, with your approach shot to the green, if you are in doubt whether your ball has crossed the water and is in the rough just above the water line, or whether the ball has crossed the hazard and rolled back down the hill into the rough, then you <strong>MAY</strong> play a provisional ball (even though it is a water hazard and usually this is not allowed).</p>\n<p>If you cannot find your ball, then the provisional is the ball in play with the appropriate penalty.</p>\n<p>If you find your ball and can play it, then that is what you do – no penalty. (the provisional ball is ignored}</p>\n<p>If you find your ball but it is unplayable, then normally this would be the ball in play and you would pick up your provisional ball and then take penalty relief for the original ball.</p></p>","updated":"2026-06-17"},"committee-meetings":{"title":"Committee meeting minutes","section":"club","html":"<p>Meeting 01.10.2019</p>\n<p>Meeting 23.07.2019</p>\n<p>Meeting 07.05 2019</p>\n<p>Meeting 05.03.2019</p>\n<p>Meeting 17.01.2019</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2018/06/25/committee-meeting-25-06-18/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meeting 25.06.18</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2016/06/26/committee-meeting-23-06-16/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meeting 23.06.16</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2016/05/06/committee-meeting-05-05-16/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meeting 05.05.2016</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2016/03/07/committee-meeting-01-03-16/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meeting 01.03.2016</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2016/02/15/committee-meeting-04-02-2016/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meeting 04.02.2016</a></p>","updated":"2026-09-16"},"agms":{"title":"Annual General Meetings","section":"club","html":"<p>\n<hr>\n<h3>AGM History</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AGM-minutes-15th-january-2026.pdf\" class=\"file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2026</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AGM-January-23rd-2025.pdf\" class=\"file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2025</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Minutes-AGM-2024.pdf\" class=\"file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2024</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MInutes-AGM-2023-1.pdf\" class=\"file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2023</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AGM-Minutes-January-20th-2022-1.pdf\" class=\"file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2022</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/AGM-Minutes-2021.pdf\" class=\"file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2021</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/EGM-Minutes-28-May-2020.pdf\" class=\"file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EGM Minutes 28 May 2020</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AGM-2020.pdf\" class=\"file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2020</a></li>\n<li>AGM 2019</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2018-AGM.pdf\" class=\"file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2018</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2016/11/25/agm-2017/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2017</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2015/11/13/agm-2016/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2016</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2014/11/29/agm-2015/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2015</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2013/12/16/agm-2014/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2014</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2013/09/28/agm-2012/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2013</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2013/09/29/agm-2012-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2012</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2013/09/29/agm-2011/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2011</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2013/09/30/agm-2010/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2010</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2013/09/30/agm-2009/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AGM 2009</a></li>\n<li>AGM 2008</li>\n<li>AGM 2007</li>\n</ul>\n</p>","updated":"2026-01-22"},"agm-2026":{"title":"AGM 2026","section":"club","html":"<h3>Venue: Gymkhana Club 11.00 a.m.</h3>\n<p>Motions must be received by Julian before Midnight December 31st if they are to be voted on at the AGM. Email julianjameswing@outlook.com</p>\n<p>Nominations required for</p>\n<ol>\n<li>President</li>\n<li>Secretary / Treasurer</li>\n</ol>\n<p>(please ensure that you ask the nominated person whether they are willing to undertake the role before nominating them)</p>\n<p>Thankyou</p>\n<h3>Motions received</h3>\n<ol>\n<li>From Julian Wing : “If the workload of a Committee position is shared by two members, then both members should be elected to the Committee”. (For example, the handicapper/technical advisor workload is to be shared by Julian Wing and Donald Otten, and therefore both should be elected to the Committee)</li>\n<li>From Chris Ryan – “All Committee members should have their Annual Dues waived for each year they are on the Committee in recognition of the services they provide to members”</li>\n<li>From Kenny Jones and Keith Taylor – That prizes are set at 1st 50% 2nd 30% 3rd 20% for up to 12 players, then a 4th may be added if more than 12 players. </li>\n<li>From Kenny Jones and Keith Taylor –\n<p> Captains’ prerogative needs to stop. Let’s stick to the rules of the CMSG, and the rules of course played on.</p>\n</li>\n<li>From Kenny Jones and Keith Taylor- Maejo Golf Course has Drop zones. Playing the Drop Zones helps the game move at a quicker pace and helps the Higher Handicap golfers. Why are the drop zones no longer in play at Maejo? When all other golf courses drop zones are in Play </li>\n</ol>\n<p>The above motions were the only ones to be received in time and these will be voted on at the AGM. If anybody has any other motions or discussion points then please let us know. They will be discussed at the AGM, but not voted on and it will be down to the newly elected Committee whether to implement them or not.</p>","updated":"2026-01-01"},"life-members":{"title":"Life members","section":"club","html":"<p>The following CMSG members have all been awarded Honorary Life Membership. They have been long-stamding members and occupied positions within the Society, and without their drive and commitment to CMSG the Society as we know it today would not have existed.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Nigel-Stubbs-661x1024-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Nigel-Stubbs-661x1024-1-194x300.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a>Nigel Stubbs</p>\n<p>Nigel joined the Society in 2014 and in the 12 years following, Nigel was Course Captain for eight years. He was joint course captain at Maejo in 2016, ran Lanna for five years between 2018 and 2022, and then ran North Hill for two years in 2023 and 2024. In addition, Nigel organised the Chiang Rai Cup for a number of years and did excellent presentations at recent Annual parties highlighting the events and also humourous stories of the Chiang Mai Social Golfers for each of the respective years. Thankyou for your service Nigel!</p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Jack-Kuzina.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Jack-Kuzina.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a>Jack Kuzina</strong></p>\n<p>Jack Kuzina is a long-standing member of the Society and was Club Captain at Maejo between 2011 and 2014. He was also President between 2016 and 2018. In 2020 when we were switching over to the WHS handicapping system, he took great interest and used his knowledge to assist in checking that everything was working correctly. He even at his own expense paid for an online site and sampled certain players scores to ensure the in-house version had no errors. Respect Jack! Jack was granted Honorary Life Membership by the Committee in 2025.</p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Julian-Wing.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Julian-Wing-216x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a>Julian Wing</strong></p>\n<p>Julian Wing has been a part of golf in Chiangmai since 2006 where he assisted in running a group at the Gymkhana Golf Club until he joined Chiangmai Golfers in 2014 and has diligently worked on the committee since 2019. He held the positions of Secretary, Webmaster, Technical Support, Club Captain and Handicapper. He also assists other groups in Chiangmai such as Highlands, Gassan, North Hill, Mae Moh to amalgamate a single handicap system and allow integration of our members into the various competitions they run. Handicapper is without doubt a frustrating and time consuming position to hold and he has held that position since joining the committee alongside the other positions held and as stand in President as required. The club would not have survived without his support and we hope he will continue for many years to come. Julian was granted Honorary Life Membership at the AGM in 2025.</p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Garry-Walker.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Garry-Walker-216x300.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a>Garry Walker</strong></p>\n<p>Garry was one of the founding members and at its inauguration in 2004, Garry was elected Secretary. He has also held the positions of President (in 2005), Club Captain, Web-master for many years and latterly as Captain at North Hills. Garry was originally awarded Honorary Life Membership in 2009, but has been recognised for a second time in 2020 due to his exemplary service and commitment to the Society since that date.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Ric-Cameron.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Ric-Cameron-225x300.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p><strong>Ric Cameron (R.I.P. Ric)</strong></p>\n<p>Ric was one of the founding members of the Society and he managed the fledgling society from 2002 when it was founded until 2004 when it was officially inaugurated. Ric was the “driving” force in many ways, not least by ferrying all the early members to play at various courses in his minivan. In the intervening years, Ric has also been Treasurer and Club Captain at Maejo. Ric has been awarded Honorary Life Membership in 2020.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Les-Harvey.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Les-Harvey.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p><strong>Les Harvey (R.I.P. Les)</strong></p>\n<p>Les was a founding member of the Society and once it became inaugurated in 2004, Les served on the Committee for many years. He also held the position of Treasuer for a considerable time. Les was awarded Life Membership in 2009.</p>\n<p>If anybody wishes to read more about the formation of the Society, and its early members, please click on the “History” page. It goes without saying that without these members there would be no CMSG.</p>","updated":"2026-09-26"},"ric-cameron":{"title":"Ric Cameron Memorial","section":"club","html":"<h3>Ric Cameron (R.I.P, Ric)</h3>\n<p>Ric Cameron was one of the most highly respected of all CMSG members. He was always a pleasure to play with. Ric was one of the founding members of the Society and he managed the fledgling society from 2002 when it was founded until 2004 when it was officially inaugurated. Ric was the “driving” force in many ways, not least by ferrying all the early members to play at various courses in his minivan. In the intervening years, Ric has also been Treasurer and Club Captain at Maejo. Ric was awarded Honorary Life Membership in 2020. The Committee were unanimous in agreeing an annual competition to honour the memory of one of CMSG’s favourite and most respected members.</p>\n<p>The Memorial Trophy</p>\n<h2>2026 Result</h2>\n<p>ScoreCard MaeJo 12 June 2026</p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/325F622059852DD1E8A6593CA58EDF18CB67BC36.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/325F622059852DD1E8A6593CA58EDF18CB67BC36-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></h2>\n<p>2026 Ric Cameron Champion</p>\n<p>Garry Walker</p>\n<h2>2025 Result</h2>\n<p>Maejo RC July 18th 2025</p>\n<p>2025 Ric Cameron Champion<br>Mike Roycroft</p>\n<h2>2024 Result</h2>\n<h3>Maejo June 12th 2024</h3>\n<p>Winner – Randy Teisl</p>\n<h2>2023 Result</h2>\n<h3>Maejo 30th June 2023</h3>\n<p>Winner- Pete Riley</p>\n<h2>2022 Result</h2>\n<h3>Maejo June 22nd 2022</h3>\n<p></p>\n<p>Winner – Serge Arnaud</p>","updated":"2026-06-12"},"announcements":{"title":"Announcements","section":"club","html":"<h2>Vale</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Alex-Stewart.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Alex-Stewart.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p>R.I.P. Alex</p>\n<p>It is with great sadness to report the death of Alex Stewart who passed away on the 29th January, leaving behind his wife Na. Alex was a very popular member of CMSG for many years with members having fond memories of playing alongside of him and enjoying his dry Scottish wit. CMSG sends their collective condolences to Na. </p>\n<h2>Vale</h2>\n<p>It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Kasilowski on 4th January. Mark suffered a brain haemorrhage. Although Mark only played with CMSG on a minimal number of occasions many members will know Mark from playing in the monthly Highlands competition run by Iain Jensen. R.I.P. Mark</p>","updated":"2026-09-10"},"weekly-games":{"title":"Weekly games","section":"play","html":"<h2>September 2026</h2>\n<p>N.B. some events may change formats on the day depending on the number of players at the start of play. Captain’s decision is final.</p>\n<p>Please always arrange to sign in with the captain, at least 30 minutes before first tee time. This time is required for captains to look up handicaps and to sort out groups/pairings.</p>\n<h2>Mondays</h2>\n<h2>Lanna</h2>\n<p>The cost at Lanna during September will be 900 baht with a cart and 800 baht walking. If you would like to play in the Monday morning group please inform Ian Rogers.</p>\n<p>We start play at 8.00am &amp; finish around noon for anyone wishing to join us.</p>\n<p>We generally play Courses 1 &amp; 2 but play Courses 1 &amp; 3 on the last Monday of each month.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Paul-Wearmouth-scaled.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Paul-Wearmouth-300x135.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p>Paul Wearmouth (Lanna Captain)</p>\n<p>Line Group Name: CMSG Lanna Golf</p>\n<h2>Wednesdays</h2>\n<h2>Hariphunchai Golf Club</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hariphunchai-Photo.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hariphunchai-Photo.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p>The cost at Hariphunchai from October will be 1000 baht for green fee, caddie and cart. The main office will not accept cash for green fee payments. Cash will still be accepted in the restaurant and refreshment hut.</p>\n<p>Players should check in by 07:30.</p>\n<p>Wednesday October 7th – 8.00 a.m. – Stableford</p>\n<p>Wednesday October 14th – 8.00 a.m. – Annual Tournament</p>\n<p>Wednesday October 21st – 8.00 a.m. – Nassua</p>\n<p>Wednesday October 28th – 8.00 a.m. – Stableford</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Brian-Rundle.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Brian-Rundle-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a>Brian Rundle (Hariphunchai Captain)</p>\n<p>Line Group Name: CMSG Hariphunchai (scan the below to join the line group)</p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hariphunchai-Line-Group.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hariphunchai-Line-Group-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a>Maejo Golf Club</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Maejo-14th-hole-from-tee.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Maejo-14th-hole-from-tee.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a>The 14th hole from the tee</p>\n<p>Current prices for Green fee, caddie and cart for Thai resident is 1600 baht. If you want to walk it’s 1500 baht.</p>\n<p><strong>PLEASE be at the course 15 minutes prior to the tee time.</strong></p>\n<p>Wednesday September 2nd – 8am – Format Nassau</p>\n<p>Wednesday September 9th – 8am – Format Stroke</p>\n<p>Wednesday September 16th – 8am – Format Stableford</p>\n<p>Wednesday September 23rd – 8am – Format 2 Person Best Ball (Draw)</p>\n<p>Wednesday September 30th – 8am – Format Nassau</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Roger-Bishop.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Roger-Bishop.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p>Roger Bishop (Maejo’s Wednesday Captain)</p>\n<h2>Fridays</h2>\n<h2>Maejo Golf Club.</h2>\n<p>Current prices for Green fee, caddie and cart for Thai resident is 1600 baht. If you want to walk it’s 1500 baht.</p>\n<p>PLEASE be at the course 15 minutes prior to the tee time.</p>\n<p>2 Oct. 8:00 tee time- Format Stroke</p>\n<p>9 Oct. 8:30 tee time- Format Annual Tournament. Awards at Maejo restaurant meeting room after golf</p>\n<p>16 Oct. 8:00 tee time-Format NASSAU</p>\n<p>23 Oct. 8:00 tee time-Format Stableford </p>\n<p>30 Oct. 8:00 tee time-Format NASSAU</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Randy-Teisl.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Randy-Teisl-300x296.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p>Randy Teisl (Maejo’s Friday Captain)</p>\n<p>Line Group Name: Chiang Mai Social Golfers MaeJo</p></p>","updated":"2026-09-26"},"away-days":{"title":"Away days & events","section":"play","html":"<h2>April 2026</h2>\n<p><strong>CMSG Versus Highlanders Matchplay – Ryder Cup</strong></p>\n<p>This event will be held at Royal Chiang Mai on the 22nd April, 09:00 tee off. The first nine will be a team matchplay competition followed by individual matchplay on the back nine. The cost will be 1000 baht for green fee/cart &amp; caddy fee for Thai and Thai residents, visitor fee will be 2500 baht. </p>\n<p>The event was won by Highlanders by 14.5 to 11.5 points. </p>\n<h2>May 2026</h2>\n<h3>The International team scramble</h3>\n<p>This will be held at Summit Green Valley on Sunday the 17th May at 09:00. The green fee with cart is 1900 baht for Thai residents. </p>\n<h2>June 2026</h2>\n<h3>The Ric Cameron Memorial</h3>\n<p>Maejo Golf Club</p>\n<p>Friday 12 June 9:00</p>\n<p>1500 baht for Thai resident, green fee, caddy, cart</p>\n<h2>July 2026</h2>\n<p>Venue: Inthanon</p>\n<p>Competition: Stableford</p>\n<p>Date/Time: Saturday 25th July 09:00</p>\n<p>Cost: Thai Resident 1000 baht for green fee, cart &amp; caddy fee.</p>\n<p>1st Brian Coil 38 points, 2nd Julian Wing and Ian Rogers on 36 points. </p>\n<h2>September 2026</h2>\n<p><strong>CMSG Versus Highlanders Matchplay – Ryder Cup</strong></p>\n<p>This event will be held at Highlands on the 12th September, 09:00 tee off. The first nine will be a team matchplay competition followed by individual matchplay on the back nine. The cost will be 1600 baht for green fee/cart &amp; caddy. </p>\n<h2>October 2026;</h2>\n<h3>The Annual Tournament</h3>\n<p>The annual tournament is due to be held at the following courses in October:</p>\n<p>Lanna – 5th October, Maejo – 9th October &amp; Hariphunchai 14th October. </p>\n<p> Timings and costs will be confirmed closer to the date. </p>\n<h2>November 2026</h2>\n<h3>Annual dinner</h3>\n<p>The annual dinner is currently planned to be held at Gymkhana on the 14th November starting at 18:00. Further details will be posted closer to the date.</p>\n<h3>Chiang Rai Cup</h3>\n<p>The Chiang Rai Cup tournament is currently scheduled to be held in Chiang Rai in November. A two day event normal played at two different venues. It’s a stableford format with the winner being the person with highest combined score over the two days. In the event it’s tied the winner will be the person with the lowest handicap.</p>\n<p>Further details will be announced closer to the event date.</p>","updated":"2026-08-21"},"annual-tournament":{"title":"Annual Tournament 2026","section":"play","html":"<p>The annual tournament in 2026 will be held at the three regular CMSG venues as detailed below. The green fee rates will be confirmed ahead of each event. We will have a 100 baht match fee for prizes.</p>\n<p>1. Lanna – 5th October – First Tee Time 08:00 </p>\n<p>Course Captain : Paul Wearmouth</p>\n<p>Cost: Thai 850 / Foreigner 1050 baht for green fee, cart and caddie.</p>\n<p>2. Maejo – 9th October – First Tee Time 08:00</p>\n<p>Course Captain : Randy Teisl</p>\n<p>Cost: 1500 baht for green fee, cart and caddie.</p>\n<p>3. Hariphunchai – 14th October – First Tee Time 08:00</p>\n<p>Course Captain : Brian Rundle</p>\n<p>Cost: 1000 baht for green fee, cart and caddie.</p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility</strong></p>\n<ol>\n<li>New members who don’t yet have a <strong>CMSG handicap</strong> can still take part in all the events but are only eligible to win the nearest the pin prizes donated by Bluestar.</li>\n<li>Members with handicaps, but since the last Annual Tournament, have not played at <strong>least 8 rounds</strong> in CMSG competitions that can be used for handicap purposes, may still win the usual CMSG daily prizes, but will not be eligible for the Tournament trophies</li>\n<li>Everybody else will be eligible for all prizes</li>\n</ol>\n<p>If you are not sure whether you have played 8 qualifying rounds since the last tournament, then contact Donald Otten who will advise the number of rounds you may still need to complete before the start of the Annual Tournament. Contact details you will find on the WEB or use Donald’s Line account.</p>\n<p><strong>Trophies</strong></p>\n<ol>\n<li>Low gross</li>\n<li>Highest Stableford Points Male</li>\n<li>Runner-up Stableford Points Male</li>\n<li>Third Place Stableford Points Male</li>\n<li>Highest Stableford Points Female</li>\n</ol>\n<p>All the above trophies will be presented at the Year End Party, 14 November at Gymkhana Golf Club.</p>\n<p>There will also be a trophy awarded to the Stableford winner, male or female, at each of the 3 venues. These trophies will be presented on the day of the event rather than at the party. If there are joint winners, as there is only one trophy this will be awarded to the member with the lower handicap on that day.</p>\n<p><strong>Formats and Rules</strong></p>\n<p>Different from last year, the Annual Competition 2026, is based on 3 events by making use of our “standard” CMSG golf courses.</p>\n<p>To be eligible for all the Tournament “Stableford” trophies you must play <strong>all</strong> 3 events as the prizes will be awarded for the highest aggregate of 3 rounds. You may play off any tee colour. There is no restriction.</p>\n<p>To be eligible for the Lowest Gross Trophy firstly you must play in also 3 events as your aggregate score for all the 3 events count. Secondly you must play from the white tees, and thirdly as this is a stroke competition you must always hole out. You must never pick up if you have a disastrous hole.</p>\n<p>To win the 3 course trophies which are presented at the events, there are no restrictions. The highest stableford points on that day will win the trophy. If there is a tie, it will be awarded to the member with the lower handicap.</p>\n<p>Please note that members going for the lowest gross trophy will also be eligible for the stableford trophies.</p>\n<p><strong>Local Rules</strong></p>\n<p>Members should familiarise themselves with the local rules that apply at each course as these could be different depending on the course. All local rules are contained on the “local rules” page of this website. Captains have been tasked to update this page if applicable, but once the tournament starts, the only local rules that will be accepted are the ones listed. In all other instances, you play by the rules of golf.</p>\n<p><strong>Participant List Annual Tournament</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Update-Players-Annual-Tournament.pdf\" class=\"file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Update Players Annual Tournament</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Overview-Annual-Tournament.pdf\" class=\"file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Overview Annual Tournament</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Overview-Annual-Dinner.pdf\" class=\"file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Overview Annual Dinner</a></p>","updated":"2026-09-28"},"the-international":{"title":"The International","section":"play","html":"<p><strong>Past Winning Teams</strong></p>\n2006\nUSA\nArchie Lee\nRoger Mack\nD. Peterson\nSteve Belair\nL. Matysek\nSteve Polaski\nPaul Colvin\nUdom Surin\n2007\nSCOTLAND\nJim Catterson\nScott Lumsden\nMalcolm Tetley\nDavid McCunnall\n2008\nAUSTRALIA\nKim Giles\nCraig Morriss\nBrendan Tanham\nShannon Livingstone\n2009\nASIA\nJay Jay Walker\nKoh Chun Ung\nYukiaki Taguchi\nHiroyuki Namekawa\n2010\nAUSTRALIA\nDan Evans\nGraham Best\nGarry Walker\nBrendan Tanhom\n2011\nSCANDINAVIA\nInge Billman\nChristian Friis\nB. Lucassen\nSteve Bannister\n2012\nAUSTRALIA\nDan Evans\nGraham Best\nGarry Walker\nBrendan Tanham\n2013\nUNITED KINGDOM\nKeith Taylor\nLen Sparrow\nKeiran Savage\nB. Lucassen\n2014\nINTERNATIONAL\nJohn Barrett\nMike Mason\nDizzy Reeve\nMike Reeve\n2015\nAUSTRALIA\nAdam Jackson\nMichael Kuzmich\nGraham Adams\nKim Anderson\n2016\nAMERICANS\nAllen Norris\nAllan Gariano\nJerry Buckley\nKim Stogner\nDINGOES\nMichael Kuzmich\nGraham Adams\nAdam Jackson\nBrendan Tanham\n2017\nUSA\nMike Pattavina\nTom Berger\nRandy Teisl\nJack Kuzina\n2018\nUSA\nMike Pattacina\nTom Berger\nRandy Teisl\nJack Kuzina\n2019\nSOUTH KOREA\nMr Park\nMr You\nChainthapha Oil\nJay Jones\n2020\nUSA\nYung Beece\nLarry Richard\nJoe Albright\nJoe Ritter\n2021\nAUSTRALIA\nGarry Walker\nShannon Livingstone\nMichael Kuzmich\nMark Gorham\n2022\nCOMMONWEALTH\nLeon Smiler\nDon Bishop\nIan Kempsey\nJulian Wing\n2023\nANZAC\nMike Roycroft\nIan Kempsey\nDon Bishop\nLeon Smiler\n2024\nUSA 2\nLarry Richard\nBrian Coil\nEric George\nCurtis Nickel\n2025\nAUSTRALIA\nGarry Walker\nPaul Marsh\nShane Lambert\nPeter Cheong\n2026\nUSA\nRandy Teisl\nJohn Orlebeck\nJay Windmon\nEric George\n<p><strong>Preamble</strong></p>\n<p>The purpose of the International is to promote socialisation between members who would not usually play regularly with each other, teams being made up of the same nationalities but often members that play at different courses.</p>\n<p><strong>Team Nomination</strong></p>\n<p>Members can nominate teams provided <strong>minimum 3 members</strong> come from the same country. The 4th player will be a “Phantom Player”, see details below.</p>\n<p>Please forward details of your team <strong>to Roger Bishop no later than 10th May</strong>.</p>\n<p><strong>If you cannot form a team</strong></p>\n<p>Obviously there are many countries where it would be impossible to form a team, simply because there are not minimum 3 members from that country. This is no reason not to join the international! If you like to take part please register your name to <strong>Roger Bishop</strong> asap.</p>\n<p>In this instance, the Committee (via <strong>Roger Bishop</strong>) will decide on the most logical geograpically team setup.</p>\n<p>When all entries are in and the deadline has been reached, the Committee will allocate all these players into teams.</p>\n<p>All teams formed by the Committee will be eligible for the Trophy and all other prizes.</p>\n<p>For planning purposes we need to know numbers as soon as possible. So please register your interest asap even if you cannot form a team.</p>\n<p>Any members who wish to join, but not be involved in the Tournament or prize money can be accommodated, but please register yourself asap.</p>\n<p><strong>How a phantom works:</strong></p>\n<p>If a team only has three members they are at a huge disadvantage as they would only have a choice of three balls to select from instead of 4 at each shot. so in this instance, the team would be allowed a “phantom”</p>\n<p>Each player in turn would be designated the phantom at each hole. The player first alphabetically would be designated the phantom at holes 1, 4, 7, 10, 13 and 16. The player second alphabetically would be the phantom at holes 2, 5, 8, 11, 14 and 17 and the remaining player would be the phantom at holes 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18.</p>\n<p>The designated phantom gets TWO shots from each position at their respective holes, BUT they have to go 1st and 4th. Ie the phantom drives, then players 2 and 3 drive then the phantom drives again. The captain selects which of the 4 balls to use, the other three get picked up. The phantom plays his/her 2nd shot, then players 2 and 3 and then the phantom plays his second ball second shot. This continues until the ball is holed out and the next player becomes the phantom at the next hole.</p>\n<p>It is essential that the phantom always goes 1st and 4th, especially with putting. If the phantom goes first and nearly holes it, he would find it easier to realign slightly if he goes second, that is why he must wait for players 2 and 3 to putt before he gets his second chance.</p>\n<p><strong>The International Rules of the Game:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a stroke play event</li>\n<li>As per last year, six holes will be played from the white tee, 6 holes will be played from the green tee and 6 holes will be played from the red tee. The Committee will decide which holes are played from which tee and cards indicating the required tee will be provided.</li>\n<li>Teams consist of 4 players and the team handicap will be 1/8 of the combined handicap of the 4 players, using the green tee for handicap purposes. (The green tee at Green Valley is the equivalent of the yellow tee elsewhere).</li>\n<li>Each team must nominate a captain who has the final decision on everything. If no captain is agreed on by the team, then the Committee will recognise the lowest handicap player as the captain.</li>\n<li>Each member of the team has to have a minimum of 3 drives each (not including par 3s) and whoever’s drive is used must be marked on the scorecard. If any member of the team does not have 3 drives, then that team will be disqualified, so pick the drives that you use carefully!</li>\n<li>The way it works – At each individual hole look at the card to see which tee you must play from. All 4 players drive at each hole. The captain selects which drive to use and then the three players whose ball is not being used, pick their balls up. The ball selected is marked and all 4 players then play from that spot. Players can play in any order, the player who’s ball was selected, does not have to go first. Once again, the captain selects which ball is the best and all 4 players play from that spot and so on until the ball is holed.</li>\n<li>If the ball marked is on the fairway or the surrounds of the green then the team may “place” their balls within 6 inches of the mark. If the marked ball is in the rough, the semi rough or a hazard then the balls must be “dropped” within 6 inches.</li>\n<li>The score that counts is the score when the first ball is holed. Therefore, be careful when putting. If the first member hits the ball to a few inches, then go up and mark it! If you tap it in, that is the score that will count and you have denied the other team members a chance of holing it for one shot less.</li>\n<li>3 person teams can compete if one member drops out or if we cannot make up numbers. In this case the team handicap will be 1/6 of the combined handicap and each member must get in 4 drives (not including par 3s) and the team will receive a “phantom” player</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>THIS IS THE FINAL LISTING OF REGISTERED PLAYERS/TEAMS:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>AMERICA </strong>Randy Teisl, John Orlebeck, Eric George, Jay Windmon</p>\n<p><strong>UK(1)</strong>Julian Wing, Iain Jenson, Kenny Jones, Paul Wearmouth</p>\n<p><strong>UK(2)</strong> Brian Rundle, Roger Bishop, Iain Craig, Graham Scott-Burge.</p>\n<p><strong>FRANCE</strong> Serge Arnaud, Phillippe Roquelaure, Pierre Beaudoin, LamyaiPrasarn.</p>\n<p><strong>AUSTRALIA</strong> Gary Walker, Peter Cheong, Shane Lambert, Ian Martin.</p>\n<p><strong>ASIA LADIES </strong> Aom Teisl, Prajat Bacchi, Jay Jones, Kay Kay Otten.</p>\n<p><b>WORLD TEAM-1</b> Danie Mulder, Werner Rooseboom, Donald Otten, Rick Gregory</p>\n<p><strong>WORLD TEAM-2</strong> Tom Agna, Heinz Olschner, Ari Talvisara, Fergal Barry-Murphy</p>\n<p><b>* THE START TEE TIME IS 9am, IT WILL BE A ‘SHOTGUN START’ PLEASE ARRIVE FOR CHECK-IN BEFORE 8:15am*</b></p>\n<p><b> * THE COST FOR CADDIE CART &amp; GREENFEE IS BHT 1,900* </b></p>\n<p><strong><em>If any of the</em><em> abo</em><em>ve</em><em> details have changed please contact me on my personal line or email roger.e.bishop@gmail.com.</em></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Preamble</strong></p>\n<p>The purpose of the International is to promote socialisation between members who would not usually play regularly with each other, teams being made up of the same nationalities but often members that play at different courses.</p>\n<p><strong>Team Nomination</strong></p>\n<p>Members can nominate teams provided <strong>minimum 3 members</strong> come from the same country. The 4th player will be a “Phantom Player”, see details below.</p>\n<p>Please forward details of your team <strong>to Roger Bishop no later than 10th May</strong>.</p>\n<p><strong>If you cannot form a team</strong></p>\n<p>Obviously there are many countries where it would be impossible to form a team, simply because there are not minimum 3 members from that country. This is no reason not to join the international! If you like to take part please register your name to <strong>Roger Bishop</strong> asap.</p>\n<p>In this instance, the Committee (via <strong>Roger Bishop</strong>) will decide on the most logical geograpically team setup.</p>\n<p>When all entries are in and the deadline has been reached, the Committee will allocate all these players into teams.</p>\n<p>All teams formed by the Committee will be eligible for the Trophy and all other prizes.</p>\n<p>For planning purposes we need to know numbers as soon as possible. So please register your interest asap even if you cannot form a team.</p>\n<p>Any members who wish to join, but not be involved in the Tournament or prize money can be accommodated, but please register yourself asap.</p>\n<p><strong>How a phantom works:</strong></p>\n<p>If a team only has three members they are at a huge disadvantage as they would only have a choice of three balls to select from instead of 4 at each shot. so in this instance, the team would be allowed a “phantom”</p>\n<p>Each player in turn would be designated the phantom at each hole. The player first alphabetically would be designated the phantom at holes 1, 4, 7, 10, 13 and 16. The player second alphabetically would be the phantom at holes 2, 5, 8, 11, 14 and 17 and the remaining player would be the phantom at holes 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18.</p>\n<p>The designated phantom gets TWO shots from each position at their respective holes, BUT they have to go 1st and 4th. Ie the phantom drives, then players 2 and 3 drive then the phantom drives again. The captain selects which of the 4 balls to use, the other three get picked up. The phantom plays his/her 2nd shot, then players 2 and 3 and then the phantom plays his second ball second shot. This continues until the ball is holed out and the next player becomes the phantom at the next hole.</p>\n<p>It is essential that the phantom always goes 1st and 4th, especially with putting. If the phantom goes first and nearly holes it, he would find it easier to realign slightly if he goes second, that is why he must wait for players 2 and 3 to putt before he gets his second chance.</p>\n<p><strong>The International Rules of the Game:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a stroke play event</li>\n<li>As per last year, six holes will be played from the white tee, 6 holes will be played from the green tee and 6 holes will be played from the red tee. The Committee will decide which holes are played from which tee and cards indicating the required tee will be provided.</li>\n<li>Teams consist of 4 players and the team handicap will be 1/8 of the combined handicap of the 4 players, using the green tee for handicap purposes. (The green tee at Green Valley is the equivalent of the yellow tee elsewhere).</li>\n<li>Each team must nominate a captain who has the final decision on everything. If no captain is agreed on by the team, then the Committee will recognise the lowest handicap player as the captain.</li>\n<li>Each member of the team has to have a minimum of 3 drives each (not including par 3s) and whoever’s drive is used must be marked on the scorecard. If any member of the team does not have 3 drives, then that team will be disqualified, so pick the drives that you use carefully!</li>\n<li>The way it works – At each individual hole look at the card to see which tee you must play from. All 4 players drive at each hole. The captain selects which drive to use and then the three players whose ball is not being used, pick their balls up. The ball selected is marked and all 4 players then play from that spot. Players can play in any order, the player who’s ball was selected, does not have to go first. Once again, the captain selects which ball is the best and all 4 players play from that spot and so on until the ball is holed.</li>\n<li>If the ball marked is on the fairway or the surrounds of the green then the team may “place” their balls within 6 inches of the mark. If the marked ball is in the rough, the semi rough or a hazard then the balls must be “dropped” within 6 inches.</li>\n<li>The score that counts is the score when the first ball is holed. Therefore, be careful when putting. If the first member hits the ball to a few inches, then go up and mark it! If you tap it in, that is the score that will count and you have denied the other team members a chance of holing it for one shot less.</li>\n<li>3 person teams can compete if one member drops out or if we cannot make up numbers. In this case the team handicap will be 1/6 of the combined handicap and each member must get in 4 drives (not including par 3s) and the team will receive a “phantom” player</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>THIS IS THE FINAL LISTING OF TEAMS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT </strong></p>\n<p><strong>AMERICA </strong>Randy Teisl, John Orlebeck, Eric George, Jay Windmon</p>\n<p><strong>UK(1)</strong>Julian Wing, Iain Jenson, Kenny Jones, Paul Wearmouth</p>\n<p><strong>UK(2)</strong> Brian Rundle, Roger Bishop, Iain Craig/Fergal Barry Murphy, Graham Scott-Burge.</p>\n<p><strong>FRANCE</strong> Serge Arnaud, Phillippe Roquelaure, Pierre Beaudoin, LamyaiPrasarn.</p>\n<p><strong>AUSTRALIA</strong> Gary Walker, Peter Cheong, Shane Lambert, Ian Martin.</p>\n<p><strong>ASIA LADIES </strong> Aom Teisl, Prajat Bacchi, Jay Jones, Kay Kay Otten.</p>\n<p><strong>WORLD TEAM-1</strong> Danie Mulder, Werner Rooseboom, Donald Otten, Rick Gregory</p>\n<p><strong>WORLD TEAM-2</strong> Tom Agna, Heinz Olschner, Ari Talvisara, Fergal Barry Murphy</p>\n<p><strong>*INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT HELD AT SUMMIT GREEN VALLEY SUNDAY 17th MAY, START TIME 9am PLEASE CHECK IN BY 8.15am IT WILL BE A ‘SHOTGUN START’ THE COST FOR CADDIE, CART &amp; GREENFEE IS BHT 1,900*</strong></p></p>","updated":"2026-06-26"},"scrambles":{"title":"Scrambles","section":"play","html":"<p>We have a few Scrambles per year.</p>\n<p>The first one is in March The International.</p>\n<p>Teams shall be made up of 4 members from the same country. If that is not possible, they shall be from the same continent or other region (e.g. Scandinavia, North America, South America, Europe, etc.). If a team cannot be or does not want to be created in this way, then that team can of course play, but are not eligible for the trophy but can enter the money wager. The committee shall have the final say in what constitutes a qualifying team.</p>\n<p>The following rules apply:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>All players can tee off at each hole.</li>\n<li>The nominated team captain then selects the best drive and marks the position with a tee peg (not nearer the hole). The other players then retrieve their balls.</li>\n<li>A minimum of three tee drives (only par 4 and par 5) per player is to be used. The second shot and third (and so on) can be hit by all players.</li>\n<li>The players play within a score card distance of the tee – peg (not nearer the hole). Note! Golf balls shall be placed on closely mown areas and dropped if the chosen ball in play is in the rough or a hazard (one penalty shot).</li>\n<li>Par 3’s are played by all Team members and do not count as Drives.</li>\n<li>The above method of play is followed until the green is reached.</li>\n<li>On the green the same method applies. The chosen ball is marked and players putt from the same spot in turn.</li>\n<li>Each player must mark the ball after putting. Play continues – from each chosen position until the ball is holed. If a player misses the Putt and taps it in without giving his team members a chance to putt than this is the final score.</li>\n<li>The score is the total number of shots from the chosen spots (including the tee shot).</li>\n<li>As for the Score calculation, a divider of 8 is used from the combined Course Handicap of all 4 players (if three players the divider is 6), this will be the team Course Handicap numbers will not rounded to prevent ties.</li>\n<li>If a team consist of only 3 players (the divider is 6 from the combined team Course Handicap), each player must have at least 4 drives counted for the team. 3-ball team has (4) puts of the selected ball on the green. Each member of the team rotates who makes the 4th put.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>At the end of the round the total for each hole is added together and the strokes received subtracted to give the total net medal score for the round. The winning team will be the one with the lowest net score. All other rules of golf apply to the “Ball in Play”. <strong>Rule 14.2.</strong> (assistance) will be ignored for the Club Scramble.</p>\n<p>Future Scramble:</p>\n<p><strong>TBA</strong></p>\n<p>Past Scrambles</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Results The International 2019</li>\n<li>Results The International 2018</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/events/the-international-2017/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The International 23.03.17</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/events/gold-canyon-scramble-december-22-2016/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December Scramble, Haripuchai, 22.12.16</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2015/12/10/the_international_2016/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The International 2016, 21.01.16</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2015/11/05/away-game-december/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scramble Gold Canyon 17.12.15</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2015/02/25/the-international-2015/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The International 26.03.15</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2014/11/27/scramble-december-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scramble North Hill 18.12.14</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2014/09/25/scramble-september-gold-canyon-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scramble Gold Canyon 25.09.14</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2014/05/17/alpine-june-scramble/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scramble Alpine 12.06.14</a></li>\n<li>The International 2014</li>\n<li>Scramble Mezza Nine 19.12.13</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2013/09/29/scramble-september-2013/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 2013 – Gold Canyon</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2013/10/02/gassan-khuntan-13-06-13/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 2013 – Gassan Khuntan</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2013/10/02/international-challenge-21-03-13/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 2013 – The International</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2013/10/02/mezza-nine-13-12-13/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December 2012 – Mezza Nine</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2013/10/02/mae-moh-13-09-12/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 2012 – Mae Moh</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/2013/10/02/green-valley-07-06-12/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 2012 – Green Valley</a></li>\n</ul>","updated":"2020-05-30"},"handicaps":{"title":"Handicaps","section":"results","html":"<p>Our handicaps are based on the USGA/R&amp;A 2020 system, (WHS), and are fully compliant with that method. Each tee is individually rated with a course rating and slope rating and therefore any member playing at any course off any tee are in synch to everybody else, no matter which course or tee.</p>\n<p>For members who have played at least 20 rounds, your handicap index is calculated on a rolling average of your 8 lowest differentials (8 best rounds) out of your latest 20 rounds. For members that have not yet completed 20 rounds there is a sliding scale as per the USGA/R &amp; A rules of handicapping.</p>\n<p>For exceptional rounds where the differential is 10 shots or more better than handicap index (approx 46+ stableford points) a further deduction of 2 shots is deducted from your 19 previous differentials. This essentially reduces your handicap index by a further two shots in addition to the effect on your average of best 8 rounds. For rounds where the score is 7 shots or greater better than your handicap index (approx 43, 44 or 45 stableford points) the exceptional deduction to your last 19 differentials is 1 shot. These deductions comply with the USGA/R &amp; A rules for handicapping.</p>\n<p>In addition a “Hard Cap” is in force that does not allow a handicap index to rise by more than 5 shots within a year, and a “Soft Cap” where only 50% of an increase is allowed if a handicap is set to increase between 3 and 5 shots within the year. Again, these caps are described within the USGA/R &amp; A Rules for handicapping under the 2020 system</p>\n<p>If anyone is interested, the revised course ratings and slope ratings are found in the below file. Updated 4th May 2022, following a general review.</p>\n<p>Course slope ratings and course ratings</p>","updated":"2026-09-28"},"player-of-the-year":{"title":"Player of the Year","section":"results","html":"<h4>Updated 25th September 2026 – see below</h4>\n<p>A player of the year competition will recommence on January 1st 2026 and will run through until the last day of the Annual Tournament at which time the next year’s Player of the Year competition will begin.</p>\n<p>The format will be different to previous competitions. The award will be given to the player who obtains the most stableford points in his/her best 15 rounds in CMSG events during the year. Only the best 15 rounds count, so the more you play, the better the chance you have of winning! In the first year, the event will only last for approximately 9 months so only the best 15 rounds will count. In subsequent years the best 20 rounds will be used.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/9th-Fairway-Hariphunchai.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/9th-Fairway-Hariphunchai-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p>One reason why Hariphunchai players are not yet featuring high in the standings. A typical lie on the 9th fairway at Hariphunchai after an excellent drive. Unlucky Garry Walker!</p>\n<p>Updates of the standings will be posted on this page regularly, and a commentary and photos will be posted also. Amusing anecdotes and or pictures will be welcomed.</p>\n<p>With grateful thanks to SERGE ARNAUD who is maintaining all the data and will provide an update on a weekly basis</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Randy-Teisl.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Randy-Teisl-132x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p>Some players are taking this competition way too seriously! Here is the Maejo Captain trying his hardest to put off the opposition by selecting apparel to blind the other players with extra bright colours.</p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/POY-2025-2026-25-09-2026.pdf\" class=\"file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">POY 2025-2026 -25-09-2026</a></strong></p>\n<h2><strong>It’s getting very tight at the top!!</strong></h2>\n<p>Only 7 stableford points separates the top 4 players with only 2 and a half weeks to go!</p>\n<p>Randy’s lead has been cut dramatically and he is now only 3 points in front of KK. Roger is only 2 points further back and Lamyai is only another two points behind Roger. Good Luck everybody!</p>\n<p>Leading is Randy Teisl with 575 points.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FB_IMG_1786331928543.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FB_IMG_1786331928543-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p>Second is KK with 572 points</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kay-Kay-Otten.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kay-Kay-Otten-192x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p>Third is Roger with 570 points</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Roger-Bishop-rotated.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Roger-Bishop-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p>In fourth is Lamyai with 568 points (sorry Serge who is also in the photo below, you have dropped out of the top three!)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1735114880347-e1784985377364.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br>\n<img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1735114880347-e1784985377364-198x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p>Once again can all members please send me amusing anecdotes or photographs of events as they occur. Many thanks</p>","updated":"2026-09-25"},"holes-in-one":{"title":"Holes in one","section":"results","html":"<h3>Hole in One’s 2026</h3>\n<p>Congratulations to Randy Teisl who on the 24th April 2026 whilst playing</p>\n<p>Hole 7 Par 3 at Maejo achieved a Hole in One.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hole-in-one.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hole-in-one-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a><p>Hole #7, Hole-in-One</p>\n<p>Congratulations to Jay Windmon who on the 20th May 2026 whilst playing</p>\n<p>Hole 17 Par 3 at Maejo achieved a Hole in One.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_0119.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_0119-135x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p>Congratulations to Eric George who on 26 May 2026 shot his age (82) at Maejo golf course. This is one of the most prestigious and rare accomplishments in golf. </p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Eric-George.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Eric-George-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>\n<p>Congratulations to Kay Kay Otten who on the 26th May 2026 whilst playing</p>\n<p>Hole A7 Par 3 at Highlands achieved a Hole in One.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_0157.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https://chiangmaisocialgolfers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_0157-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"></a></p>","updated":"2026-08-13"},"annual-tournament-2025":{"title":"Annual Tournament 2025","section":"archive","html":"<h3>Annual Tournament Results</h3>\n<p>Annual Tournament Result</p>\n<p>Men’s Stableford Winner – Garry Walker</p>\n<p>Ladies Stableford Winner – Kay Kay Otten</p>\n<p>Low Gross Winner – Randy Teisl</p>\n<p>Ladies Runners-up Aom Teisl and Lamyai Prasarn</p>\n<p>Men’s Joint Runner-up Donald Otten</p>\n<p>Men’s Joint Runner-up Bill Duthie</p>\n<p>The Annual Tournament will consist of a series of 4 events which are as follows</p>\n<h2>Monday October 6th – Lanna</h2>\n<p>Result</p>\n<p>Lanna Annual Tournament</p>\n<h2>Wednesday 8th October – Hariphunchai</h2>\n<p>Result</p>\n<p>Harihunchai October 8th 2025 Stableford</p>\n<h2>Tuesday 14th October – Highlands</h2>\n<p>Result</p>\n<p>Highlands AC October 14th 2025</p>\n<h2>Friday 17th October- Maejo</h2>\n<p>Maejo 17th October 2025</p>\n<h2>Eligibility</h2>\n<ol>\n<li>New members who don’t yet have a CMSG handicap can still take part in all the events but are only eligible to win the nearest the pin prizes donated by Bluestar.</li>\n<li>Members with handicaps, but since the last Annual Tournament, have not played at least 8 rounds in CMSG competitions that can be used for handicap purposes, may still win the usual CMSG daily prizes, but will not be eligible for the Tournament trophies</li>\n<li>Everybody else will be eligible for all prizes</li>\n</ol>\n<p>If you are not sure whether you have played 8 qualifying rounds since the last tournament, then contact Julian who will advise the number of rounds you may still need to complete before the start of the Annual Tournament. Contact details given at the bottom of this page.</p>\n<h2>Trophies</h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Low gross</li>\n<li>Highest Stableford Points Male</li>\n<li>Runner-up Stableford Points Male</li>\n<li>Third Place Stableford Points Male</li>\n<li>Highest Stableford Points Female</li>\n<li>Runner-up Stableford Points Female</li>\n</ol>\n<p>All the above trophies will be presented at the Year End Party (Some time in November but date not yet confirmed)</p>\n<p>In addition for the first time there will also be a trophy awarded to the Stableford winner, male or female, at each of the four venues. These trophies will be presented on the day of the event rather than at the party. If there are joint winners, as there is only one trophy this will be awarded to the member with the lower handicap on that day.</p>\n<h2>Formats and Rules</h2>\n<p>Firstly, members may elect to play in as few or as many of the 4 events as they wish.</p>\n<p>However, to be eligible for all the Tournament “Stableford” trophies you must play in at least 3 events as the prizes will be awarded for the highest aggregate of 3 rounds. If you play in all 4 events you may “drop” your lowest points total. You may play off any tee colour. There is no restriction.</p>\n<p>To be eligible for the Lowest Gross Trophy firstly you must play in all 4 events as your aggregate score for all the 4 events count. Secondly you must play from the white tees, and thirdly as this is a stroke competition you must always hole out. You must never pick up if you have a disastrous hole.</p>\n<p>To win the 4 course trophies which are presented at the events, there are no restrictions. The highest stableford points on that day will win the trophy. If there is a tie, it will be awarded to the member with the lower handicap.</p>\n<p>Please note that members going for the lowest gross trophy will also be eligible for the stableford trophies.</p>\n<h2>Local Rules</h2>\n<p>Members should familiarise themselves with the local rules that apply at each course as these could be different depending on the course. All local rules are contained on the “local rules” page of this website. Captains have been tasked to update this page if applicable, but once the tournament starts, the only local rules that will be accepted are the ones listed. In all other instances, you play by the rules of golf.</p>\n<p>Please note that as Highlands is not one of our regular courses you play by the rules of golf with the exception of the local rules that the Committee have declared apply to all courses.</p>","updated":"2025-11-11"},"annual-tournament-2024":{"title":"Annual Tournament 2024","section":"archive","html":"<p>Annual Tournament Final Positions</p>\n<p>Retiring North Hill Captain, Nigel Stubbs with Chris Ryan</p>\n<p>Retiring Maejo (Fridays) Captain Iain Craig with Chris</p>\n<p>Organisers Garry Walker and J.J.Walker – thankyou both</p>\n<p>Lowest Gross Champion- Randy Teisl with Nigel and Chris</p>\n<p>Ladies Champion – Aom Teisl</p>\n<p>Men’s Champion – Mike Roycroft</p>\n<p>Men’s Second Place – Kenny Jones</p>\n<p>Men’s Third Place – Randy Teisl</p>\n<p><strong>Holes in One during the year ending with the Annual Tournament</strong></p>\n<p>Aom Teisl</p>\n<p>Serge Arnaud</p>\n<p>Brian Rundle</p>\n<p>Ted Taylor collecting on behalf of Ram Taylor</p>","updated":"2025-01-26"},"annual-tournament-2023":{"title":"Annual Tournament 2023","section":"archive","html":"<h2>Results</h2>\n<p>Maejo October 18th 2023</p>\n<p>North Hill October 6th 2023</p>\n<p>Hariphunchai September 20th 2023</p>\n<p>Gymkhana September 28th 2023</p>\n<p>Lanna 1 &amp; 2 October 2nd 2023</p>\n<h2>Winner Low Gross</h2>\n<p>Randy Teisl</p>\n<h2>Ladies (Joint) Champions</h2>\n<p>Jay Jones and Aom Teisl</p>\n<h2>Mens Champion</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Garry Walker</p>\n<h2>Men’s Runner-up</h2>\n<p>Randy Teisl</p>\n<h2>Men’s Second Runner-up</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Serge Arnaud</p>","updated":"2023-11-05"},"annual-tournament-2022":{"title":"Annual Tournament 2022","section":"archive","html":"<h2>2022 Annual Tournament</h2>\n<p>Participants Choice of Events and Progress</p>\n<p>Final Results</p>\n<p>Results of each leg</p>\n<p>Lanna 1&amp; 2 October 3rd 2022</p>\n<p>Maejo October 12th 2022</p>\n<p>North Hill October 14th 2022</p>\n<p>Hariphunchai October 19th 2022</p>\n<h2>The Winners</h2>\n<h2>Low Gross Champion: Randy Teisl</h2>\n<p>Randy Teisl presented with the trophy by President Mike Roycroft and Secretary Chris Ryan</p>\n<h2>Men’s Stableford Champion: Kenny Jones</h2>\n<p>Kenny with Chris and Mike</p>\n<h2>Men’s Stableford Runner-up: Tom Berger</h2>\n<p>Tom</p>\n<h2>Men’s Stableford Third Place: Mike Roycroft</h2>\n<p>Mike being presented with the trophy by Chris</p>\n<h2>Ladies’ Champion: Ram Taylor</h2>\n<p>Ram with Chris and Mike</p>\n<h2>Ladies’ Runner-up: Lamyai Prasarn</h2>\n<p>Lamyai with Chris and Mike</p>\n<h2>Winner of the Cryptic Quiz: Garry Walker</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Garry with Chris and Mike</p>\n<h3>Special thanks to “J.J.” Walker for the great help in the organisation of the party</h3>\n<p>“J.J.”</p>","updated":"2023-08-16"}},"documents":[{"id":"d0001","category":"minutes","title":"CMSG Committee Minutes 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Alex\n\nIt is with great sadness to report the death of Alex Stewart who passed away on the 29th January, leaving behind his wife Na. Alex was a very popular member of CMSG for many years with members having fond memories of playing alongside of him and enjoying his dry Scottish wit. CMSG sends their collective condolences to Na. \n\nVale\n\nIt is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Kasilowski on 4th January. Mark suffered a brain haemorrhage. Although Mark only played with CMSG on a minimal number of occasions many members will know Mark from playing in the monthly Highlands competition run by Iain Jensen. R.I.P. 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