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Now that Pieman is joining the road trip, there has to be a special rule: NO FUCKING SPOOF! Apart from that, welcome to the group Pie. I am pleased that you will be tucking us all into bed at 10.00 pm sharp. The Hillies were threatening to join the group - perhaps they could post an update regarding their plans. Doggie

Looks like the Pieman is threatening to join the road trip. That will ensure that the alcohol consumption will hit new records at the hotel. I suggest that we stop at a bottle store en route and load up with supplies! For gods sake don't let him play spoof again! Great to have you aboard Pie. Now what is happening with the Hillys - they were also threatening to join in? This trip looks better every day! Doggie

Good point Hub. You are quite correct - once you have claimed a mulligan you must use the second ball even if it is worse than the first. Same goes for the reverse mulligan - if the opponent plays an even better shot, that is the one that counts. Doggie

Hub Deuce is not going to join us. He wants to spend his last few days in Pattaya partaking of some last minute horizontal refreshment. Right now there are 5 of us but there are a few more who might be joining us. The current list of suspects is: You Me Big Kev Big Kev's mate Steve O There are 2 possibly 4 more that might be joining in. What do you think about having a road trip polo shirt? I am sure I could get some made up in Pattaya if you guys wanted them. Cheers Doggie

I have been getting the quotes for transport. We can have a mini bus plus driver for Bht 2,750 per day including the drivers allowance, fuel and tolls. I think this is the best option because it gives us transport locally without relying on the hotel mini-bus at bht 200 per hour. I have gone ahead and booked it. Please let me know if you have any objections. Doggie

Thanks for that Taxi. Hopefully, the rules I have published for the Ambrose are correct in respect of the handicap - 1/4 the combined handicap for the two player teams and then haved for the 9 holes. Let me know if I have goofed! Look forward to seeing you there. Cheers Doggie

Mr Bin Liner We have heard that the USA FART SWAT team are on your trail. Please do not break off negotiations as we know these guys are acting on very vague intelligence. Their track record is not so good - they were the ones that confidently predicted that they would win the Ryder Cup on their home soil and looked what happened. Your cleric The Ayatollah Montie Sourface put them to the sword! They will still be looking for you long after we have completed our negotiations. We need that trophy. What is your best offer for the return of the trophy? Doggie

Dear Mr Bin Liner I am writing to you as the organiser of the greatest golf tournament on the planet. We are stunned by the news that our precious trophy has been taken prisoner. The responsibility for taking care of the trophy rested with the 2003 winning captain - a man of impeccable credentials. For the last 11 months, I have assumed that the trophy was on display in the USA and would, as is customary, be returned to Pattaya in time for the 2004 RideHer Cup. This event cannot take place without the trophy - it would be impossible. The teams have asked me to enter into negotiatio

The 2004 RideHer Cup Golf Match – 8th November 2004 USA vs. Europe (including some representatives from the rest of the world) Welcome to the 2004 RideHer cup – the only golf competition where having fun is more important than how you play! Here are the arrangements and rules for the event with an explanation of the handicap calculations. Your entry fee of 3000 baht includes cap, golf shirt, transport, green fees, caddy fees, buggies and food at the golf course and the evening party. Caddy tips are not included – it is common to tip the caddy at least 200 baht and up to 300 baht

Hub I didn't get you message. Can you please re-send it? Thanks Doggie

OK Kev. I'll book you guys on the trip. See you in Pattaya. Cheers Doggie

I have been exchanging emails with some of the guys who are in town for the RideHer Cup on the subject of having a few days golfing away from Pattaya. I have been to some of the courses in the River Kwai area so I am proposing a 3 day trip to Kanchanaburi with the following programme: Tuesday 16th November - depart Pattaya early morning in a mini-bus. Stop at Mission Hill CC around lunchtime for 18 holes. Mission Hills is a Jack Nicklaus course rated one of the best in Asia. Overnight at the Pavilion Rim Kwai Hotel - a deluxe hotel on the banks of the River Kwai Pavilion Rim Kwai Wedne

Hub What's wrong with the shirt in the photo? I thought that was the sort of shirt every Yank wears when in Pattaya! If you want to play Sriracha the week before, I would be up for a game. I will be going there on Monday 1st on my way down from BKK to pay the deposit for the RideHer. I could meet up with some of you there in the late morning - timing will depend on my flight down from Chiang Mai. Hilly, the hire clubs that Daz got were almost brand new Clevelands. Doggie

ff29 That's great news that all 3 of you will be playing this year. T shirt sizes noted and Ben will be placing the orders nearer the time. Please give my regards to your group. Cheers Doggie

It looks like the numbers are up to 10 for the USA and 9 for Europe with just over 1 month to go. I will be posting the rules later this week - these will be similar to last year unless anyone has some changes to propose. The mulligan and reverse mulligan rules seemed to work well so we will keep these for this year. I was thinking of changing the foursomes rules a bit to give players more jabs at the ball. What do you think about playing a version of Texas Scramble where you are playing the best lying ball each time. Each player drives and then you play both shots from the position of the

Taxi I have you counted in for team Europe. I assume you will want a large polo shirt. You can hire clubs at the course for 600 baht. Daz hired some on Saturday and he got a good set of Clevelands. If anyone needs hire clubs, please let me know in advance and I'll make sure they are reserved. Doggie

I have booked up the tee times for the 2004 RideHer Cup. The venue will be Siracha Country Club. I played the course last week with Rappongi and another golfer from the UK - Brian. Brian also played Eastern Star and Phoenix and we all agreed that Siracha is the best course for players of all abilities. Eastern Star was considered to be too much of a challenge and Phoenix are notoriously unco-operative when it comes to doing a deal. Siracha has been the subject of considerable renovation by Siam Golf Properties. It is a Gary Player designed course and the company runs things well. The c

GP 2002 It was a great course - without doubt the best in the Pattaya area. Now it really has been ruined by Hilly and Rappongi. Hilly has described the results of his hacking in enough detail and Rappongi managed to trim most of the rough without a lawnmower. As a follow-up, we played another four ball todayb against Rappongi and Das. And yes, Brian and I won again! Yet more baht in my pocket to contribute to the needy of Pattaya. From now on, we are changing Rappongi's handle to Dungheap. Every time he stood over his ball, there was a swarm of flies and ants around him. A great d

Hey guys Less than 2 months to go and it has gone a bit quiet on the entries. So far, the USA have 8 players registered and Europe 7. However, I sent an email to the Norwegians today so I am hoping that will be another 3 for Europe. Where are all last year's players - there are still a few of the USA team that have not posted their entries. Surely they are not in the huff 'cos they went and mislaid the trophy? Keep the entries coming in. I will be carrying out a course inspection next week to make sure that the rough is neatly trimmed and all the holes are in play! Let's he

Hilly Will make the final decision on the venue when I have been to Eastern Star and Phoenix week after next. if it is Phoenix, one of the caddies has already been reserved by telephone. Hub Good point about the stakes - will include in the briefing. Glad you can join us on the day. Doggie

Bruce I'm hoping my number still works on the basis that it is less then 3 months since the last top up. If not, I will call you anyway on 19th or 20th. I thought you might be up for a round at Phoenix on the 20th - just let me know. I will book you up for Laem Chabang on 21st - I assume you won't need transport unless you tell me otherwise. Have a good trip. Doggie

Welcome aboard again Saigon! ff29 - the Cup venue will be either Eastern Star or Phoenix. I will sort this out when I am there in September. Look out for a post. Cheers Doggie

Hi Saigon Good to hear from you. Thanks for the suggestion. I will post a trip report about Eastern Star when I have played it. I might have to wait till I get back from Thailand at the end of September. We are considering either Eastern Star or Phoenix as the venue for this year's RideHer Cup so that is the main purpose of my visit to the course! In the interests of research, I shall force my fellow golfers to pay a visit to Bang Chang on our return journey. Legend has it that there are certain establishments in that region where all the bar staff are recruited for their abilit

For any golfers that are in town between 18th and 25th September I have organised a few rounds of golf for 4 of us that are in town between 18th and 25th September. Roppongi, Pie, myself and a mate of mine are booked up to play the following days: 19th September - Eastern Star - 1300 tee-off - 3 of us playing so far. Pie has wimped out because he thinks he might have a hangover! 21st September - Laem Chabang - Sports Day with reduced green fees - tee off after 10.30. Back in plenty of time for the Kittens Party night 25th September - my mate and I are playing Khao Kheow on our

Welcome aboard Kev and your mate. Ben will take on the challenge of getting shirts to fit you - I remember the last time we played your dress code was slightly non-conformist. I have emailed you a photo as a souvenir of that day! I never did figure out who the fuck is Alice! Cheers Doggie