Volvo China Open Champion Nicolas Colsaerts warms up at the award winning Banyan Golf Club in Hua Hin prior to the World Cup at Mission Hills

Tuesday 29 November 2011 10:55
Hua Hin, Thailand. European Tour Golf Professional from Belgium Nicolas Colsaerts ranked 17 on the Race to Dubai money list got geared up last week at the Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin with Jerome Theunis working on his team match play plans in advance of the World Cup at Mission Hills, Hainan Island, China at the end of the month. His appearance was warmly welcomed by club members and guests of Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin as he also participated in the monthly golf and wine dinner event on Saturday, 19th November 2011. Prior to the 5-course wine dinner at The Terrace restaurant, Nicolas, Jerome, together with his coach Michel Van Meerbeck and caddie Brian Nilsson held a one hour clinic for local juniors at the driving range. Everyone was overwhelmed by the level of enthusiasm and excitement the juniors have for the game of golf and that those present enjoyed the golfing instruction that they received.

The golf competition was a stable ford competition for amateurs over 18-holes followed by prize giving at the golf club’s Terrace Restaurant and Wine Cellar. The highlight of the 5-course dinner was the Seared Angus beef tenderloin with colcannon potato, shitake mushrooms and green asparagus served with a glass of Concha Y Toro Trio Reserva Merlot Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile courtesy of IWS.

During the prize giving dinner Nicolas Colsaerts was interviewed by golf club general Manager, Stacey Walton. Nicolas was asked several questions such as his favorite holes and spoke well about the back 9 and particularly 15 to 18 as the most memorable.

Nicolas also mentioned how he played a driver and 3 wood to the back of the green on the long par 5, hole 12 to make birdie. During the interview, Nicolas touched on the equipment he uses in his golf bag and mentioned that he likes to use a selection of clubs & brands that best suit him as he hasn’t got an exclusive sponsorship to use any particular clubs. So, it’s all down to technique and we all know well that Nicolas is very capable of hitting over 300-yards from the tee.

Nicolas mentioned several memorable achievements at both amateur and professional level and was humble to mention how much he enjoys meeting so many interesting people on tour and that golf has provided him with the opportunity to see so many places and have different experiences but life is tough as a touring golf professional.

The dinner ended with the prize giving announcing the results of this month’s golf and wine dinner with the winner

- Ms. Berit Ziegler achieving 32 stable ford points with handicap of 27.Nearest Pin’s were won by her husband Mr. Ingermar Zieglerand the longest drive on hole 9 by Gary Zinn.

Monthly events at Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin have enjoyed much support over the years and they’ve a bumper of social golf and dinners scheduled in December. Stacey Walton comments that there is an event for everyone over the festive season; we’ve got lined up a series of social events from a golf day with BBQ dinner on 10th, our signature wine dinner on 17th, Christmas Champagne Dinner on 24th, Christmas lunch on 25th and New Year’s Party and Gala with live band on 31st.

For more information about our festivities please contact: [email protected]

or call 0 3261 6200

Ms. Pathra Pitak

Office Phone: +66 3253 8806

Mobile: 089-919-9276

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.banyanthailand.com