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The People's Game |
"The most important shot in golf is the next one."
Ben Hogan
Pattaya Golf Society Home Page |
Welcome to Pattaya's most popular golfing website
The PGS "clubhouse" is Rabbi's Elephant Bar (REB), situated in Soi Buakhao, just next to the junction with Soi 21. It is the home of the IPGC Pattaya Golf Society - originally known as the "Bunker Boys". The Pattaya Golf Society, Pattaya's oldest golf society, ranks as one of the most popular golf groups in Pattaya with competitions arranged three times each week. On Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays we play competitions which are either stableford or medal based, in two flights, according to the handicaps of those involved. The start of the month sees a change of format with an ever popular team/pairs event arranged to break up the routine and offer players an enjoyable extra option. In addition we hold two Order of Merit events each month and the Society's annual Player of the Year is thus chosen. The Pattaya Golf Society is affiliated to the International Pattaya Golf Club (IPGC). Members comprise of long term residents and holidaymakers alike, and all are welcome, regardless of gender, age or handicap. Every month we play a selection of the twenty-one unique courses available in the area. For serious golfers REB is the ideal base and excellent accomodation is available at a very reasonable price. Click on the link at the bottom of the page for more details.You can find us here.
Course of the Month - Mountain Shadow Golf Club
| "Mountain Shadow Golf Club, formerly the Natural Park Hill Golf Club and part of the Panya group, was re-opened 2004 after a complete renovation, including the club house. Located halfway between Bangkok and Pattaya, the Ronald Fream designed Mountain Shadow is a very pretty course crafted out of a former mango plantation with beautiful flowers and trees providing a backdrop to every green. Fairways and greens are kept in excellent condition. Utilizing water hazards, dog-legs and four island greens to good effect, the relatively short 18-hole course is well suited for golfers of all levels. The small greens are fast and generally have large undulations making reading the correct line especially important. The narrow palm tree lined fairways make it a challenge to recover from errant tee shots. Adding to the difficulty is also the relative long distance between the tees and the fairways. Shorter tee shots often wind up in the difficult semi rough. Both the 6th and 14th holes are especially challenging. The two dogleg par 5's have greens tucked behind huge water hazards. Careful approach shots are required to avoid a watery penalty. |
Latest update was on Saturday, October 11, 2008
Latest news
Please take time out to read the IPGC policy on handicapping
PGS Activities |
There are currently 611 IPGC members who have joined IPGC through the Pattaya Golf Society since 2000.
In 2007, the Pattaya Golf Society members played 3049 rounds, generating more than six million baht (almost £100,000) for the local golf "industry".
Since 1st Jan 2008 |
This Month |
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112 298 2344 |
PGS Tournaments Golfers have played Rounds with PGS |
4 28 73 |
PGS Tournaments Golfers have played Rounds with PGS |
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22 different nationalities have been represented so far this year in PGS competitions:
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Best round(s) of the year:
Helene Lindberg, 46 points (net 62) at Eastern Star, 13th April
Best Gross
Paul McNally, 68 at Green Valley, 27th March
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Finally our thanks to computer "expert", Khun Nalong, of DCO Pattaya, who willingly gives of his time and efforts to make sure our hardware stays on top of the job. You can find him on Soi Chaiyapreuk 2, Jomtien, tel: 0868359925.
THIS WEEK'S NEWS |
Sunny Days Are Here Again Another win for bookies' favourite Double Up for Khanna Two up for Sunny! The Khanna Chronicles - Part Three Taxi for Mr Sunny!
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NEXT UP |
Sunday, 12th October
Stableford at Emerald, leave at 9am for 10:30am tee off Tuesday, 14th October
Stableford at Phoenix, leave at 9:15am for 10:30am tee off Thursday, 16th October
Stableford at Bangpra, leave at 10am for 11:42 am tee off
The PGS is the only Pattaya golf group with a 100% "payout" policy. There are no hidden "administation" costs. Competition fees are 200 baht (icl. the "twos") |
Competiton Rules Competitions are open to IPGC members only All entry fees must be paid at REB before departure. Non IPGC members may play one round only. After that they are expected to join IPGC Only IPGC members are eligible to receive prizes Players qualifying for handicaps may play the required three rounds only before applying for membership Proof of handicap has to be provided by new players before departure. In the absence of such proof the player will play off “scratch” Prizes will only be awarded at the Presentation, which takes place at 6:30pm at REB, unless otherwise agreed Unexplained "no shows" will not be accepted in future events All golfers must observe "The Rules of Golf" and the Code of Conduct expected by the IPGC in respect of the course, the staff (including caddies) and their playing partners All golfers are expected to ensure that their equipment conforms to the revised Rules of Golf, January 2008. Members scoring two better than par (or better) in "outside competitions, eg, PSC, must submit details of the round to IPGC for handicap adjustment. Early sign-ups are now essential. "Turning up" on the day cannot guarantee entry to competitions. Non-IPGC members may only sign the reserve sheet and must call by 8pm the evening before to check availability. An alternative to signing up is a call to Mr. Len before 2pm the day before and his numbers are available at REB in Soi Buakhao. |
