The caddies, while posing no threat to Steve Williams' job, are on the whole very helpful and more importantly, know how to smile after you've hit two swooping duck hooks into the water on the awesome risk-reward short Par 4 17th. If they paid attention to the small things like keeping the bunkers raked and levelling the tee boxes, it'd be one of Bangkok's best. However, the green fees are very reasonably at THB 900 weekdays and THB 1,200 after 12:00pm on weekends. Caddie fees are THB 200.

What's Been Happening at Golfthink

- Introduced the "Fairway to Heaven" program featuring Mandara Spa's Golf Magic treatment and a Golfthink 18 hole playing lesson. (We tested Mandara Spa's Golf Magic Treatment and haven't felt as good since Kenny G stopped making albums)

- Established the Golfthink Pro Shop. You can now buy name-brand products directly from Golfthink. We'll throw in a one hour golf lesson with the purchase of any clubs during June. Befofe you make your next purchase, send us an email to proshop@golfthink.com

- Had a record-tieing 13 straight days of Thai food, only to spoil it by a day of 8 pieces of peanut butter on toast for breakfast, Burger King for lunch, followed by steak, fried eggs, onions and a mass serving of roast potatoes for dinner.

- Was on the golf course for 21 days and hence this month we're a bit short on news (see above)

The Faces Behind Thailand Golf

The amicable Khun Yo is Managing Director of Siam PGA Holidays, who operate Golfthink Golf Vacation services and are widely recognised as one of Thailand's premier golf tour operators.

My Most Memorable Golfing Moment is...

Some years ago I played with a couple of friends GC Salzkammergut in Austria. The third hole, if I remember right, is a Par 3 with the green invisible on a hill. I socked my tee shot (fortunately the ladies tee was quite near the men's tee other-wise it would have cost me a round of 'ladies drinks') and was lying on a quite steep slope. Although I was never fond of uphill or downhill lies my second shot was a beauty (once the score is ruined you seem to swing easier). We reached the green but my ball was nowhere to be seen - not much rough either - and after a short search I gave it up rather than going back to the tee. My friends looked at me compassionately. After the first of them sank his putt we 'found' my ball - it was in the cup, I had made a birdie without even noticing it.

The Best Thing About Golf Is...

It is the only game that makes you humble. No exceptions, even for Tiger Woods on a bad day!

The One Thing I Would Change About Golf if I Could is...

Simplify the rules for amateur golf. The only thing is not to take advantage. Further a fellow player - you know that type 'for this I give you a penalty! - should be liable for a 2-stroke penalty if his accusation was groundless and he ruined your round. Fortunately Asians and expecially Thais are very relaxed on the course, would just laugh at him and continue their gambling.

The Golfer I Admire the Most is...

Nick Faldo. It seems inevitable that every professional after having peaked and won a couple of masters is in for a long career slump. I think we are witnessing at the moment this syndrome with Tiger. Some of them do come back strong like e.g. Tom Watson. Nick's game was absolutely gone but he never gave up and at the moment he seems to recover nicely. I wouldn't be surprised if he has another masters in him.

Favourite Course

The obvious answer for most golfers to this question would be 'the ones I played good' which would be my favourite answer as well. From a more professional point of view it would be Summit Windmill. Despite having a lot of water the course is fair and gives you a good chance to recover when you are in trouble.

Amazing But True Golf Facts

Back by popular demand, we bring you Amazing But True Golf Facts. This month we take a look at some US Open trivia...

- J.D Tucker shot 157 in the first round of the 1898 US Open at Myopia Hunt Club

- Shinnecock Hills (host of this years open) played at 4,423 yards for the 1896 Open. This year it plays a Par 70 measuring 6,995. The club was built on land that formerly belonged to the Shinnecock Indian Tribe and many Shinnecock Indians assisted in the construction of the course.

- Arnold Palmer came from a record 7 strokes back to win at Cherry Hills in 1960

- Tiger Woods blitzed the field at Pebble Beach in 2000 winning by a record 15 strokes

- Ray Ainsley took a 19 on the Par 4 16th hole at Cherry Hills in 1938

- Horace Rawlins won the first US Open in 1895 shooting 91-82 with the gutta percha ball and winning USD$150

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JUNE 2004 TAKE ME OFF YOUR MAILING LIST SUBSCRIBE ME VIEW ONLINE HOME PAGE INSTRUCTION VACATIONS EQUIPMENT MEDIA EVENTS	Sawasdee From Bangkok! If you fancy yourself as a bit of a Golf Oracle, then make sure you don't hit the delete key quite so fast this month. We're offering you an opportunity to win two nights accommodation at the enchanting Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle, which will help turn even the most highly-strung workaholic into one of Bob Marley's Wailers. With three great golf courses nearby, you can bring your sticks, turn off your cell phone and enjoy one of Thailand's more unique golfing experiences. Read on for the details... May The Golf Gods Bless You...and your 14 kids (clubs) Kim In This Edition... 1. Your Monthly Special 2. Walk the Fairway to Heaven 3. Featured Thailand Golf Course 4. What's Been Happening at Golfthink 5. The Faces Behind Thailand Golf 6. Amazing But True Golf Facts Your Monthly Special To go into the draw to win two nights accommodation at the Anantara Resort & Spa, just send me an e-mail and let me know who will win this years PGA Championship in August. If Shaun Micheel repeats or Jeffrey Wagner (Ranked 999th in the world) SQ's and beats Tiger down the strecth (i.e. there are no correct entries) I'll enter all entries into a draw and choose the winner from there. Just click HERE and complete the subject line...entries must be submitted by August 9th 2004. Feel free to forward this to your friends and have them enter too. Walk the Fairway to Heaven Golfthink's Faiway To Heaven starts with Mandara Spa's Golf Magic Treatment, designed especially for golfers in mind. This will put you in the right state mentally and physically for an 18 hole playing lesson and by the time you're finished, you'll be in golf heaven (alive). The price starts at THB 10,000 for one person, and discounts are available by booking online at www.golfthink.com or by replying directly to this newsletter by the end of this week. Featured Thailand Golf Course Pete Dye's Subhapruek Golf Course is probably the best public course in Bangkok featuring a plethora of great golf holes. Dye has once again created a tough test of golf, yet playable for higher handicappers due to several options off the tee and on your approach shots. The greens have recently been cored and sanded, but so have many courses in Bangkok, and they'll need a few more weeks before they return to their normal condition. The caddies, while posing no threat to Steve Williams' job, are on the whole very helpful and more importantly, know how to smile after you've hit two swooping duck hooks into the water on the awesome risk-reward short Par 4 17th. If they paid attention to the small things like keeping the bunkers raked and levelling the tee boxes, it'd be one of Bangkok's best. However, the green fees are very reasonably at THB 900 weekdays and THB 1,200 after 12:00pm on weekends. Caddie fees are THB 200. What's Been Happening at Golfthink - Introduced the "Fairway to Heaven" program featuring Mandara Spa's Golf Magic treatment and a Golfthink 18 hole playing lesson. (We tested Mandara Spa's Golf Magic Treatment and haven't felt as good since Kenny G stopped making albums) - Established the Golfthink Pro Shop. You can now buy name-brand products directly from Golfthink. We'll throw in a one hour golf lesson with the purchase of any clubs during June. Befofe you make your next purchase, send us an email to proshop@golfthink.com - Had a record-tieing 13 straight days of Thai food, only to spoil it by a day of 8 pieces of peanut butter on toast for breakfast, Burger King for lunch, followed by steak, fried eggs, onions and a mass serving of roast potatoes for dinner. - Was on the golf course for 21 days and hence this month we're a bit short on news (see above) The Faces Behind Thailand Golf The amicable Khun Yo is Managing Director of Siam PGA Holidays, who operate Golfthink Golf Vacation services and are widely recognised as one of Thailand's premier golf tour operators. My Most Memorable Golfing Moment is... Some years ago I played with a couple of friends GC Salzkammergut in Austria. The third hole, if I remember right, is a Par 3 with the green invisible on a hill. I socked my tee shot (fortunately the ladies tee was quite near the men's tee other-wise it would have cost me a round of 'ladies drinks') and was lying on a quite steep slope. Although I was never fond of uphill or downhill lies my second shot was a beauty (once the score is ruined you seem to swing easier). We reached the green but my ball was nowhere to be seen - not much rough either - and after a short search I gave it up rather than going back to the tee. My friends looked at me compassionately. After the first of them sank his putt we 'found' my ball - it was in the cup, I had made a birdie without even noticing it. The Best Thing About Golf Is... It is the only game that makes you humble. No exceptions, even for Tiger Woods on a bad day! The One Thing I Would Change About Golf if I Could is... Simplify the rules for amateur golf. The only thing is not to take advantage. Further a fellow player - you know that type 'for this I give you a penalty! - should be liable for a 2-stroke penalty if his accusation was groundless and he ruined your round. Fortunately Asians and expecially Thais are very relaxed on the course, would just laugh at him and continue their gambling. The Golfer I Admire the Most is... Nick Faldo. It seems inevitable that every professional after having peaked and won a couple of masters is in for a long career slump. I think we are witnessing at the moment this syndrome with Tiger. Some of them do come back strong like e.g. Tom Watson. Nick's game was absolutely gone but he never gave up and at the moment he seems to recover nicely. I wouldn't be surprised if he has another masters in him. Favourite Course The obvious answer for most golfers to this question would be 'the ones I played good' which would be my favourite answer as well. From a more professional point of view it would be Summit Windmill. Despite having a lot of water the course is fair and gives you a good chance to recover when you are in trouble. Amazing But True Golf Facts Back by popular demand, we bring you Amazing But True Golf Facts. This month we take a look at some US Open trivia... - J.D Tucker shot 157 in the first round of the 1898 US Open at Myopia Hunt Club - Shinnecock Hills (host of this years open) played at 4,423 yards for the 1896 Open. This year it plays a Par 70 measuring 6,995. The club was built on land that formerly belonged to the Shinnecock Indian Tribe and many Shinnecock Indians assisted in the construction of the course. - Arnold Palmer came from a record 7 strokes back to win at Cherry Hills in 1960 - Tiger Woods blitzed the field at Pebble Beach in 2000 winning by a record 15 strokes - Ray Ainsley took a 19 on the Par 4 16th hole at Cherry Hills in 1938 - Horace Rawlins won the first US Open in 1895 shooting 91-82 with the gutta percha ball and winning USD$150 Golfthink Co.,Ltd BB Building Suite 1310, 13th Floor 54 Sukhumvit Soi Asoke, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel: +66 2 258 5200 Mob: +66 1 485 5189 E-mail: info@golfthink.com URL: www.golfthink.com