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The Rideher Cup 2007 is open for entries! Possibly the greatest golf event in Asia, this prestigious tournament is in it's 6th Year. This matchplay event pitches Europe's finest golfers against the cream of the USA. Mix in a few Aussies and Kiwis, blend with a Thai or two and you have a field of the world's greatest golfers! This year's event will take place on 5th November at Burapha - the scene of Europe's crushing victory in 2006. Once again, European Captain Deuce will be leading his team of finely honed professionals against the USA captained by Grendel. Full details about the

Hub I dont yet know which courses we will be allocated. I would like to use A and B because they are fair to players of all abilities. C1 is a par 4 with water right. I think the one you refer to is D1 - a tough par 5 opener. Happy to hear you will be here for this year's competition. Cheers Doggie

Look forward to seeing you again Mescalito. The courses for the two events are: RideHer Cup - Burapha Catz Open - Khao Kheow I will be posting details about the RideHer Cup programme and how to enter in the next few days. Cheers Doggie

A number of you guys have been asking about the golf plans for November this year. I am pleased to announce the outline programme for the RideHer Cup, Catz Open and a trip to Chiang Mai. Here are the plans as they currently stand. Sunday 4th November Registration evening for the RideHer Cup Monday 5th November RideHer Cup - Europe vs USA. Match play event. Evening party at FLB Thursday 8th November. Catz Open. Individual stabelford competition. Evening party at Catz a GoGo Sunday 11th November to Wednesday 14th November. Chiang Mai trip. Fly from bangkok and stay in the cit

4niceight I will be pleased to help you with golf advice when you arrive in Pattaya. A 30 minute golf lesson at the driving range with a falang golf pro will probably cost you around 700 to 1000 baht depending upon who you go to. I recommend David Race at Harolds range on soi Siam Country Club - his rates are near the top of this range but he is an excellent teacher. I reckon a series of about 6 to 8 lessons and a fair bit of range time will get you ready to venture on to a golf course. I agree that second hand clubs are the best bet when you are starting. When you get some more e

The missus and I are on our Songkran getaway holiday in the Khao Yai area to the North-East of Bangkok. After spending 3 nights at the excellent Sir James Resort, we were en route to Buriram and decided to play Voyage Panorama – a gem of a course just off the main highway to Korat. We managed to tee off as a two ball despite the fact it was a holiday. The greens were in great condition – true and fast. 3 putts were the order of the day on most holes and Mrs Solar had carded a creditable 49 for the front nine off the men’s tees. We stepped up to the 104-yard par 3 11th. A tricky little hole

I echo Hub's advice. Pattaya has the most golf courses and the green fees are more competitive than other areas. You also have a big expat community here so plenty of competitions and golf groups you can join in with for a day out. Cheers Doggie

Sorry about that Moby. Welcome back and I am sure we will get a game while you are here. That will do nicely - pleased to oblige. The baht bus will leave from Berkshire at 0830 - have 10 baht ready and a visa for each border you will encounter en route. Have a nice year! Mescalito - see you in May. Deuce - see you when you get here in less than 2 weeks! Dogie

Catz Invitation Golf Tournament 2007 - Individual Stableford Competition The Catz Invitation Golf Tournament will take place on Monday 26th March 2007. The competition will be held at the ever popular Burapha Golf Club. The format is an individual Stableford competition played with full handicap allowance over 18 holes. There is a Trophy for the winner and an additional "secret partner" competition - we will give you details of this on the day of the event. Additionally, there will be prizes for nearest the pin, longest drive and a few special prizes that will be up for grabs. Thi

Hi BellMac I run a golf tour company in Thailand - Solar Golf Ltd. We have a representative in Chiang Mai so we would be happy to arrange your golf programme. We normally offer an all-inclusive price for green fee, caddy fee and transport to and from the courses. I agree with the course recommendations - Highlands is probably the best course in Chiang Mai and then you will enjoy Royal Chiang Mai, Green Valley and Lamphung. If your group are low handicappers, then I would put Gassan Khuntan on your list. If you care to send me an email to sales@solargolf.co.uk with your arrival

Hi Forest Solar Golf will be pleased to organise everything you need to play golf in Pattaya. Solar organises regular golf days - normally 3 times a week. Our main customers are holiday golfers who want to have a fun round of golf. Solar also organise golf excursions to other parts of Thailand and some tournaments for bars including the FLB. To give you an idea of what we offer, here is a copy of the early February programme: Friday 2nd February – Burapha Pick up from your hotel at 0900. Return 1700 approx. Price of 2,500 baht includes green fee, transport, caddy fee and buggy

Great news Ash. Welcome to the event! Doggie

Texan I will be pleased to help you out. We have a few rental sets here. How would this suit you: Yonex driver - a few years old. I might have replaced it by the time you get here. Titleist DCI irons with rifle shaft Ram utility 3 Wilson fat shaft 5 wood Putter We rent this set for 500 baht per round. We run golf trips 2 or 3 times a week. I guess it would be a good idea to post details here. Please email me at sales@solargolf.co.uk and I will let you know what is happening during your trip. I dont know what you mean about drinking with me Slobbert! Cheers D

As Steve O has responded, the RideHer Cup takes place on the first Monday in November. So it will be Monday 5th November 2007. Registrations will be on Sunday 4th November. We start taking entries online from about July onwards but you can book your flight knowing there is a firm date for the RideHer. Doggie

Skygod The RideHer Cup Party was thrown for the golfers who participated in the golf day. They all paid a contribution towards the food but other guests were very welcome to partake of the food on offer. How the golfers choose to enjoy themselves is up to them - I received a lot of very favourable comments from the players so I guess they were not disappointed. If other FLB customers were disappointed because their expectations were not fulfilled then maybe you should have had a chat with the management on the night. I know that Martin is a reasonable man and I am sure he would have been p

Thanks for posting the photos Martin. It was a great day and well done Europe for their victory. I would like to say a big thank you to all the players and to FLB for hosting the party. Same time next year! Cheers Doggie

Just a reminder that the buses will leave Residence Gardens at 0930 sharp on Friday. If you want to play and have not registered yet, please post here and then meet me at RG on Friday. You can also find me in Catz in the evenings. Look forward to seeing all of you. Cheers Doggie

Flagguy Rentals can be arranged. Please send an email to sales@solargolf.co.uk with your dates and whether you need right or left handed. Cheers Doggie

The 2006 RideHer Cup Golf Match - 6th November 2006 Burapha Golf Club USA vs. Europe (including some representatives from the rest of the world) Welcome to the 2006 RideHer cup - the only golf competition where having fun is more important than how you play! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, even if you are a terrible player. Here are the arrangements and rules for the event with an explanation of the handicap calculations. Your entry fee of 3200 baht includes golf shirt, transport, green fees, caddy fees, buggies and the evening party. Caddy tips are not included - it

Trevor Spectators can hire a buggy at Burapha and follow the groups round. Have a word with me on the registration night and I will see what I can fix up. Doggie

Whitespider The best place for her to start is at a driving range. I would recommend the driving range next to Pattaya Sports Club on Third Road. Richard is a teaching pro there and he has an excellent reputation with beginners. If she would prefer to learn in Bangkok, please PM me with your email address and I will put you in contact with a Bangkok teaching pro. A good course to start on is the 9 hole course on Sukhumvit about 10 km south of Jomtien. I am sorry that I don't have a name for it but maybe another board member can help with this. Best of luck. Doggie

Casper I can arrange your rental clubs for you. They cost 500 baht per round. Just email me letting me know whether you need left or right handed clubs and the dates you need them. I will have them on the bus ready for you each day. sales@solargolf.co.uk. Cheers Doggie

I am organising a practice round for the RideHer Cup golfers on Friday 3rd November. This is a chance for the captains to meet their teams before the registration evening and to see them playing on a golf course. The programme will start with a clinic by our golf pro - Jeremy Paulson - on the range and the putting green. This will be followed by 18 holes in groups of four accompanied by your captains and Jeremy at various stages during your round. The venue will be Phoenix and we will organise transport to and from the Residence Gardens Hotel. Cost will be 2500 baht inclusive of green

The details about the Phuket trip have been sent to all the interested golfers by email. Please pm me if you are interested and were not on the list. Doggie

Casper If you are looking for genuine branded clubs, it will be cheaper to buy them from one of the discount stores in the UK. The real McCoys are expensive here but the copies are not bad. I have a few rental sets and I bring them over from the UK. Cheers Doggie