Udon Thani Golf Society.

Post by **harmonyudon** » March 20, 2012, 10:34 am

Just want to post how attentive the Udon Golf Society (@Galee) is. =D> =D>

Recently a Dutch friend,who lives in Sjanghai,came to Udon for 2 nights
only and wanted to play golf also. I contacted Galee via UM and my friend made
an appointment. Cause I showed my friend and his wife the nightlife
of Udon he was a bit tired and cancelled the next morning his
appointment.

So Galee ,please dont blame my friend..hehehe....blame me and thanks for
all your info and attention.

Post by **Galee** » March 22, 2012, 2:13 pm

19/03/12. Sri Thani. Medal. 20 players plus 4 guests.
Flight A. First. Roger (Guest) Net 71
Second. Gene Coffman. Net 72.
Flight B First. Trevor Edge. Net 70
Second John Ward. Net 75.

Lowest Gross. Roger (Guest) 77.

Nearest the pin. Par 3's.
Arthur Downer
Bjorn Sellberg
Gary Parks X 2.

Next event. 18K. 26/03/12.

Post by **Credaf** » March 23, 2012, 5:24 am

My brother (13 handicap) and I (8 handicap) are visiting the Udon area at the end of April arriving on 26th for just over a week. Last time I visited Thailand I took my clubs and played at Sri Thani in Udon and then a week in the Chonburi area but this time because of the time constraints I am thinking of leaving my clubs at home. Can anyone advise me whether we can hire for the once or twice we will want to play.
In addition, I have heard that the Udon Thani Club on Udon-loei Road is worth a vist .. can anyone advise please.
Many thanks
Dave

Post by **nongwuasoguy** » March 23, 2012, 3:20 pm

I played several times at Udon Thani Club (18 km). It is reallly hard. But if you are 8 handicap, no problem. Fairways are narrow and if you are outside of the fairway, forget your ball. I gave up playing there running out of balls! Some places, the tee box has no grass and there are some tricky holes.

Post by **Mosquito** » March 23, 2012, 7:35 pm

18km, maybe 2-3 sets of rental clubs available...piece meal sets....however you can always ask the caddies there to use their sets for a charge of course / Sri Thani - Wing 23 has decent sets available for rent / don't know about the Army course.

Post by **JimboPSM** » March 23, 2012, 7:45 pm

Udon Golf Club (18K) is one of those courses that golfers tend to either like or loathe.

While I happen to like 18K there are many western golfers in Udon who having played it once will not return to play it again; it is not a course or club house that I would recommend as representative of a good Thai holiday golfing experience, neither would I recommend Wing 23 (Air Force course) or Nong Samrong (Army course).

Depending on the time available I would go for:

1. Sri Thani, 9 holes – 20 minutes from Udon
http://www.thaigolfer.com/courses/course.phtml?id=193

2. Victory Park, 18 holes (Nong Khai) – an hour from Udon
http://www.thaigolfer.com/courses/course.phtml?id=160

3. Singha Park 18 holes (Khon Kaen) – about two and a half hours from Udon
http://www.thaigolfer.com/courses/course.phtml?id=236

While Singha Park is by far the most expensive and the furthest away from Udon, IMHO the course (although rather flat) is good and club house is absolutely excellent =D>

As with many things in life, what suits one person may not suit another.

Post by **Galee** » April 15, 2012, 4:21 pm

26/03/12. 18K. Stableford. Field of 15.

Winner. Bob Strutt. 38 points
Second. Cliff Saveall. 37 points
Third. John Fleming.34 points.

Nearest the pin. Par 3's.
Peter Wirth.
Anders Lincoln
Cliff Saveall.

04/04/12. Victory Park. Medal. Field of 16.

Flight 'A' Winner. Wan Wirth. Net 74
Second. Cliff Saveall. Net 76

Flight 'B' Winner. John Ward. Net 73
Second. Roy Pimblett. Net 78.

Nearest the pin. Par 3's.
Bjorn Sellberg
Gordon Caygill
Roy Pimblett
Wan Wirth.

Next event. 16/04/12. Wing 23.

Post by **Galee** » April 21, 2012, 11:58 am

18/04/12. Wing23. Stableford. Field of 9.

Winner. Bjorn Sellberg. 38 points
Second. Graham Firth. 34 points
Third. Gene Coffman. 33 points.

Nearest the pin. Par 3's.
John Ward
Bjorn Sellberg.

Next event. Sri Thani. 23/04/12

Post by **Galee** » April 25, 2012, 12:05 pm

23/04/12. Sri Thani. Stableford. Field of 11.

Winner. Gene Coffman 38 pts
Second. Gordon Caygill 34 pts
Third. Gary Parks 32 pts.

Nearest the pin. Par 3's.
Gordon Caygill
Tommy Arnt
Gene Coffman X 2.

Next event. 18K. 30/04/12.

Post by **Galee** » May 1, 2012, 1:08 pm

30/04/12. 18K. Stableford. Field of 7.

Winner. Gene Coffman
Second. Peter Wirth.
Third. Gary Parks

Nearest the pin, par 3's.
Nobody.

Next event. 09/05/12. Victory Park

Post by **expat_guide** » May 8, 2012, 10:15 am

I was looking to come this wednesday but I can't find the contact info to get a tee time???
I have a friend that would like to play as well...
Please call me at 088-305-2204

Post by **Galee** » May 10, 2012, 10:38 am

09/05/12. Victory Park. Stableford. Field of 6.

Winner. Kenny Leadbetter. 35 points
Second. Gary Parks 31 points
Third. Cliff Saveall 30 points.

Nearest the pin, par 3's.
Kenny Leadbetter.

Next event. Wing 23. 21/05/12.

Post by **Galee** » May 22, 2012, 12:28 pm

21/05/12. Wing 23. Stableford. Field of 11.

Winner. Thong Pimblett. 40 points
Second. Bent Knudsen. 37 points
Third. John Ward. 35 points

Nearest the pin. Par 3's.
Gordon Caygill X 2.
Bob Strutt.

Next event. Sri Thani. 28th May. (Medal).

Post by **Galee** » May 29, 2012, 4:05 pm

28/05/12. Sri Thani. Medal. 11 players
Flight 'A'.
Winner. Gary Parks. Net 74
Second. Gordan Caygill. Net 76.
Flight 'B'.
Winner. Peter Kalnins. Net 74
Second. Thong Pimblett. Net 75.

Nearest the pin, par 3's.
Gary Parks X 3.

Next event. 18K TUESDAY 5/06/12.

Post by **Galee** » June 6, 2012, 10:44 am

05/06/12. 18K. Stableford. Field of 12.

Joint Winners. Graham Firth & Terry Aston. 33points.
Third. Gene Coffman. 32 points.

Nearest the pin. Par 3's.
Cliff Saveall
Peter Kalnins
John Ward.

Next event. Victory Park. 13/06/12. Medal.

Post by **Galee** » June 26, 2012, 5:23 pm

13/06/12. Victory Park. Medal.

Winner. Tim Seitz. Net 73.
Second. John Ward. Net 83.

Nearest the pin. Par 3's.
Gene Coffman X 2.

25/06/12. Wing 23. Stableford.

Winner. Bent Knudson. 43 points
Second. Gene Coffman. 37 points.

Nearest the pin. Par 3's.
Gary Parks
Bent Knudson

Next event. Sri Thani. 2/07/12. Medal.

Post by **Galee** » July 3, 2012, 8:00 am

02/07/12. Sri Thani. Medal.

Winner. Gary Parks Net 70.
Second. Danny Harris. Net 74.

Next weeks event at 18K has been cancelled due to recent low turn out of members and other events being played.

Next event. Victory Park 18/0712.

Post by **Bluesombreros** » July 26, 2012, 9:08 am

Hi,
My name is Richard and I would like a to join up with the society for a game of golf.
Would it be o.k. to join you on your next outing.
Where do you meet and at what time, i have just arrived in Udon and need plenty of time to learn where the courses are.
Many Thanks.
Richard.

Post by **cliff.saveall** » July 26, 2012, 10:15 am

JimboPSM wrote:Udon Golf Club (18K) is one of those courses that golfers tend to either like or loathe.

While I happen to like 18K there are many western golfers in Udon who having played it once will not return to play it again; it is not a course or club house that I would recommend as representative of a good Thai holiday golfing experience, neither would I recommend Wing 23 (Air Force course) or Nong Samrong (Army course).

Depending on the time available I would go for:

1. Sri Thani, 9 holes – 20 minutes from Udon
http://www.thaigolfer.com/courses/course.phtml?id=193

2. Victory Park, 18 holes (Nong Khai) – an hour from Udon
http://www.thaigolfer.com/courses/course.phtml?id=160

3. Singha Park 18 holes (Khon Kaen) – about two and a half hours from Udon
http://www.thaigolfer.com/courses/course.phtml?id=236

While Singha Park is by far the most expensive and the furthest away from Udon, IMHO the course (although rather flat) is good and club house is absolutely excellent =D>

As with many things in life, what suits one person may not suit another.

Travel Times
I think you need to re'adjust your time to the courses, perhaps your taking the wrong rout via Chang Mai. Sri Thani 10min from the intersection, Victory Park 35min from Udon and Singha Park is 1hr 30min..............got the tee shirt.

Post by **Galee** » July 26, 2012, 12:45 pm

Bluesombreros wrote:Hi,
My name is Richard and I would like a to join up with the society for a game of golf.
Would it be o.k. to join you on your next outing.
Where do you meet and at what time, i have just arrived in Udon and need plenty of time to learn where the courses are.
Many Thanks.
Richard.

Hi Richard. Our next outing is at Wing 23 next Monday. The entrance to the course is on the main Khon Kaen road out of town, on the right hand side before you get to the ring road. Look out for the two planes either side of the entrance.
We meet up around 8.00am for an 8.30am start. If you have proof of a handicap it makes things easier. Your more than welcome to play as a guest for a few times to see if the society is your cup of tea or not.
Numbers are low at this time of the year so the more the merrier.