Thailand golf holiday winner
Dan Meredith (30), a Birmingham resident, has won a golf holiday for 2 to Thailand in a competition run by specialist golf tour operator – Solar Golf Ltd. He visited the National Golf Show which was held at the National Exhibition Centre from April 15th to 17th and completed his entry at the Thailand Golf Tours stand. Over 230 entrants tried to predict the winner’s score in the Singha Pattaya Open which took place at Burapha Golf Club from May 5th to 8th 2011. Dan correctly guessed that the competition would be won with a gross score of 268 (20 under) – carded by Thailand’s Prom Meesawat. There were 10 correct entries and Dan’s lucky number was drawn at a ceremony at the Tara Court, Pattaya on Wednesday 11th May.
Dan Meredith is on his way to Thailand
Dan, a 16 handicapper playing at Fulford Heath GC, is Marketing Manager at Aston Villa FC. When he was phoned by Callum Mackie of Solar Golf in his office, he commented, “There was much excitement in the Marketing and Communications department. I now have a lot of friends who are keen to point out how good they are at golf. However, I have decided to take my father Robert Meredith with me.”
Dan has won a dream holiday for 2 golfers including return air fares from London to Bangkok, 6 nights’ accommodation in Pattaya and 3 rounds of golf at Championship courses. “This is a great prize and I would like to say a big thank you to our sponsors”, states Callum Mackie, Managing Director and founder of Solar Golf. “Thai Airways for the flights, Tara Court for the accommodation and the 3 golf courses – Burapha GC, Laem Chabang CC and Siam Plantation GC. We are going to ensure that Dan and Robert enjoy the golf holiday of a lifetime in Pattaya – Asia’s golf capital. I would also like to say a special thank you to the Tourism Authority of Thailand who supported Solar Golf and Golf Asian’s participation at the National Golf Show.”
Thailand hosts over 400,000 golfers annually and Pattaya is Asia’s golf capital with over 20 courses within a short drive of the city centre. Popular with golfers worldwide, Pattaya offers an unrivalled combination of an exciting seaside city resort, spectacular restaurants and entertainment, exotic Thai cuisine, friendly people and a great year round golfing climate. Caddies are included with every round and are Thailand’s secret weapon for a unique golf experience.
Solar Golf is a golf tour operator specialising in Thailand – Asia’s number 1 golf destination. The company has offices in London, UK and Pattaya, Thailand and has been running Thailand golf holidays for over 7 years. Fully licensed and bonded by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Solar Golf operates all their holiday programmes with qualified, English-speaking staff to ensure customers have a relaxing and enjoyable golf holiday.
“The secret to our success is making golf in Thailand great fun,” according to Callum Mackie. “Whether it is a large group or a solo golfer looking to meet new friends, our job is to deliver an unforgettable experience. Repeat bookings exceed 80% so we must be doing something right!”
Wi hosts a UK golf group in Thailand
Chatbodee Hutchinson, known as “Wi”, runs Solar Golf in Thailand. An accomplished lady golfer, she ensures that every golf day is memorable. “Thailand is the land of smiles. Caddies are our secret weapon for making golf in Thailand different from anywhere else. These smiling ladies will keep you laughing even if you are playing the worst round of your life! I play regularly with our customers and make sure that they get a great golfing experience from tee off to relaxing in the club house afterwards. We are really looking forward to playing golf with Dan and Robert.”