Thai Visa Social Golf

[Khutan]

A few of us are planning a Social and possibly also Semi Serious Thai Visa Golf group.

An Idea is we have seperate chapters across Thailand, and all Thai Visa Members would be welcome to join in. Particularly also members who don't live in Thailand.

Please express your interest.

[Jai Dee]

I liked the wording of the second option on the poll: "I'd rather play with myself"

Count me in.

[visarunner]

Fine , for course selection check out www.thaigolfer.com

[ThaiPauly]

I would be happy if there was a TVGS in CMX I would support that.. but anywhere else No!

[Khutan]

I would be happy if there was a TVGS in CMX I would support that.. but anywhere else No!

What the plan is (generally) is to have different chapters around Thailand, as the logistics is just too great to have everyone play in one place.

I think the advantage is then the greater appeal to all members, is we get enough to have regular weekly / monthly events for each area or if its going to be totally social.

I am happy to do the work of handicapping etc so everyine can just enjoy.

I would also like eventually after a while to see a 4 or 5 way challenge say with members from Patty, Phuket, Changmai and "Others" having a set of challenges across the country, with appropriate sponsorship. Obviously the winners would have the bragging rights.

When we have enough interested members, we will eventually need to make some decisions such as who we are affiliated with (R&A or PGA) and how we will settle Course ratings etc etc. But that is for the future.

I love sport, and particularly a sport like golf where we are all playing to the best of our ability. With proper handicapping someone who plays to their best will win the day, rather than just the best player. I have also found golf is the only game where I truly appreciate the effort of my competitors. So if I am playing against someone who just misses a hole in one on a Par 3, or gets an Eagle etc, I enjoy that, as I know the level of skill to do that.

As a final note, the more interested people we have, the greater chance of getting good sponsorship. So God forbid of we got 1,000 members, then we could certainly look for something excellent in sponsorship. With 6 - 10 interested players, maybe we can get a free T-Shirt.

Back to you guys.

[chuckd]

I think you probably have a good idea about forming chapters around LOS for members. I live in Pattaya, when not working in Saudi, and am rather active in the golf groups there. I don't get up to BKK often so there would be little interest in a match there unless it was some sort of challenge between BKK and Pattaya or other chapters.

Most golf groups in Pattaya are affilliated with either the R&A or the USGA (not the PGA) and most of us already have established handicaps. Being a member of the Pattaya Sports Club would be something I heartily recommend for anybody golfing in Pattaya.

As the old saying goes....build it and they will come.

[Rinrada]

Wifes mate runs/owns the driving range at Bagna just behind BITEC and adjacent to the RTN Golf course.(entrance off Suk Rd after the earthquake ministry building-wots-it)

Last time I spoke to her she said that she would be glad if more farangs wanted to try it.(mostly Thai)

Bar and food available till after midnight (place is floodlight)if interested I can call her....

Believe also has an arrangement to use the R.T.Navy course but need to check....

[teko]

Sounds great, where do I sign..................and willing to help out in anyway possible.

Contact me [email protected]

[gisjames]

Count me in

[email protected]

[madmax]

A few of us are planning a Social and possibly also Semi Serious Thai Visa Golf group.

An Idea is we have seperate chapters across Thailand, and all Thai Visa Members would be welcome to join in. Particularly also members who don't live in Thailand.

Please express your interest.

Not very good organizational skills but would love to play for Northern Thailand....

[dutch]

I am in for the Korat (and surroundings) area.

[Dr. Burrito]

I'd love to play, but fear my horrible scores will be booed. :-(

Dr. B

[dutch]

Don't be afraid Dr.B., handicaps will be in place as mentioned before

What area are you situated?

We need to find out who is where

[Dr. Burrito]

Thanks for the nice words and kind invite, but do know I am not kidding :-(

I am in the Watcharapol area, near Ram-Inthra.

Rgds,

Dr. B

[Jai Dee]

We need to find out who is where

I'm in the Na-Jomtien area... just south of Pattaya.

However, I'd be prepared to travel a coupla hours if we can get a good number of players organized.

[chuckd]

I am presently in Riyadh but will be in Pattaya during Aug/Sep and then more or less permanently after Dec.

Let me know where and when and I will try and make it if in country.

[Cromarty]

I move out to Bangkok in the summer and would love to join this. Does anyone know if I will need a handicap certificate from my club here in the UK (not that the figure is pretty, 28 on a good day!!!) or can you just play anywhere?

[dutch]

I move out to Bangkok in the summer and would love to join this. Does anyone know if I will need a handicap certificate from my club here in the UK (not that the figure is pretty, 28 on a good day!!!) or can you just play anywhere?

During the last years I played over 25 different courses in Bangkok and Korat .

Never have been asked for

[Jai Dee]

If Khutan gets this organised, he has already volunteered to do the handicapping... I know he's got a software program to record and handicap players.

Correct me if I'm wrong Khutan, but I assume that as per usual club golfing, your first 3-5 rounds would be stroke play, to establish a ThaiVisa Golf Club handicap.

[svenivan]

I am up in north, in Chiang Rai, and I like to join.

Maybe once a month going to different places up here would be fine.

[cleggit]

Great idea......

Unfortunately we live in Manchester ! So i wouldn't be a regular competitor......

But we get over to LOS at least 3 times a year and i usually play on my own first thing in the morning whilst the wife is still sleeping. It would be great to meet up with some folks for a game when we're there.

Next visit is September for three weeks.

[email protected]

[Meerkat]

Count me in! Just quit my job in HK and moving to my other home in NE BKK - just down the road from Krung Kavee course.

As long as you don't mind a 20 handicapper...

[jamoz]

What's the latest on this?

I live in Bangkok and would like to join.

[bartpix]

I'm in Ban Amphur, just south of Jomthien & Pattaya. Just let me know when things are moving or if you need help in organisation around the Pattaya area.

best regards

BartPix

[Rinrada]

I have been keeping an eye on this one since it was a bare piece of land and from what i gather its now open and looking ...GOOD. and within staggering distance......

Believe that the bar is now open and they have got the go ahead for a new hotel,spar,keep fit joint.etc....looks like the place for a wet one.....

Newest golf course in Northern Thailand

- Chiang Mai Highlands is built on a ‘power spot’ – the hermitage of Kuba Sivichai (the revered monk who founded the famous temple on Doi Suthep).

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If you only have one day to golf in the north, play Chiang Mai Highlands.

This world-class resort is not to be missed!

(C.M.Appreciation society )

http://www.chiangmaihighlands.com/page/home.htm

[ace]

Count me in - though just a beginner, the golf bug has bitten, but unfortunately not in LoS until November - hope to be around for a while then though.

Please keep me informed if this develops.

Ta,

ace

[Rdrokit]

Count me in. I wiil not be living full time in Thailand (Pattaya area) until January. Will be in country for 3 weeks starting Aug 4. Keep us informed of the progress.

[bkkresident]

Hi guys,

I not a frequest poster, but read this board quite often.

Anyways, I'm a resident here and don't mind a round of golf with anyone.

Is this TV golf club come off the ground yet?