2013.....
Here it goes, off and running, that break doesn't last for long. Got a Mac Air now so should be easier to keep you up to date with the travels and news. Kids are schooling and growing as we speak, now just to get the silver in the cabinet. Looking forward to having a crack at it and trying to win another title as soon as possible. As always lots of travel and visa's to get, but wouldn't have it any other way..................
A HUGE Thanks To...
A number of people over the last few years had no obligation to be nice to me or to give me anything, but they were and they did. And for that I am very grateful. If you come across any of these people or their companies, you know that they are fine people with fine products.... and know a decent golf game.....LOL
- Dong-A Pharmacy, Seoul, Sth Korea
- Fenix clothing and accessories, Bangkok
- Chuckie at Natural Ville Apartments, Soi Lang Suan, Bangkok
- Keith Brooks, Generali Insurance,
- Bangkok
- James Osborn, JP Morgan, Bangkok
- Daniel Wyborn, Golf Pro, Bangkok
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2013
19 May 2013
The Japan PGA tournament didn't go as planned. Missed the cut bye 1 shot. Had a big grind Friday to shoot even par and was in hope the score was going to be good enough to play the weekend. Finished up 64th and just short of the mark. Well back home to Florida I go to see the family. Big thanks to the brother in-law for coming up to bag for me.
17 May 2013
Strange thing happening this week. I'm struggling with the short irons to control distance. The ball sits a little higher on the grass here at this course and I seem to catch it high up on the face when I hit the shot, which wipes around 10m off the shot. Trying to figure it out, but with small greens and it being windy, makes it tricky to get it close. +5 first round, once again work to be done today to play the weekend.
14 May 2013
I guess you learn things all the time. My lesson this week in Japan is to check your international drivers permit isn't out of date. I booked a rental car for this week and had my Australian and US drivers license, but my international one had expired...... nice....... So we got stranded in Narita airport for a while. Luck was on our side and the Korean boys came to the rescue with a ride to the course. Now to work out the car situation..... Course looks nice.
5 May 2013
Week is done. Very weak showing on the weekend for T28 finish. Not so flash after a great start in round 1. Off to Bangkok to get my Visa sorted for the Japan PGA, looking forward to playing there in a weeks time. Some social golf to be had in Bangkok this week. Sure I'm to lose some cash to the boys.
4 May 2013
3 rounds in the bag here in Jakarta and all 3 have been played in the presence of Ernie Els. Nice playing partner, just a nightmare playing with him as everybody wants a photo and won't silence their phones. Hard work to concentrate and shoot a good score, but this is the way it goes. -5 total and it all infront of me for the 4th round. 6 shots back of the leader with lots of players between. Will be in need of a special round to be up there at the end.
1 May 2013
Tardiness, thats the word for my updates in the last week. Very poor. Anyway here in Jakarta this week having a very sweaty time compared to Korea last week. Takes 5 minutes to warm up here. Had a rally last Friday to make the cut, a 66, but a couple of 72's was just treading water on the weekend and finished T31. Promise showing for the upcoming couple of weeks.... Just need to sort the putting out again, lost a little confidence after the 3 putting abomination last week. 9 of them for 72 holes, bit hard to contend doing that. 7.05 tee time with Ernie Els tomorrow, should be good.
25 April 2013
Yes well that didn't go well today. It was a little windy and got very cold. Heading back to finish the round at 7.30. 4 three putts today put a nasty taste to the round. Need to keep hitting it as good as I am and start holing some putts. These greens do get the best of me.
24 April 2013
Hey Hey, got lucky and the conditions for the Pro-am.... perfect. But the weather is moving in for the 1st round. Will be a challenge and interesting to see what comes. Will be grinding around a course I find hard to handle.
23 April 2013
With the practise rounds wrapped up its time for the Pro-am. Its raining now and cold, so the 6.50 tee off might be one I'd like to be missing. Course is ok, hope the greens come around bye Thursday. Looking forward to my 12.00pm tee time for the 1st round.
18 April 2013
Heading to Korea tonight for some catching up with the boys and might play a couple of rounds before next weeks tournament. Spent the day in the Chinese Embassy here in Bangkok trying to get a visa.
9 April 2013
Would be nice to be driving north towards Augusta to watch the Masters, but I've got to hit balls myself before heading back on the road again this week. Second day of hitting balls today and things are looking up after the week break. Looking forward to playing the Ballantine's in Seoul.
5 April 2013
How good is it to be chilling out at home drinking coffee and watching Sprint Cup practice(Nascar)on your big screen tv!!! Although its not all play, about to face the physio this afternoon for some punishment.
3 April 2013
Nice to be home, amazing how good my own bed feels, even if my kids want to share it on occasion. I'd like to say thank you to all the people who have sent emails and messages to me, means a lot. My next outing will be Korea in a couple weeks. My arm needs to recover from bringing the trophy home from Thailand, although its was a discomfort I could get used to on a regular basis.
31st March 2013
I had the pleasure of hoisting the winners trophy! What a week of heat, crowds, great support and now a marathon to get home. in about 26 hrs I will touch down and be on my way to my own bed and hugs from my biggest fans. Aston will be pleased - he wanted me to bring home a trophy, and i managed to do that! I know TC is as worn out as i am but ready to lift a glass and toast a great result.
30 March 2013
Been hot here this week, but a dry heat. 3rd round today and need to hole some putts to move up the board. I played with the leader the first 2 rounds and watched as his putts rolled in. I guess being on the attack today will be the go. I think TC and I have been drinking around 12 bottles of water each in the round. So that might give you a idea of the heat factor.
27 March 2013
Now the venue has changed...... Here in Chiangmai and its a dry heat and the course is much firmer than last week in KL. Nice place. Got a new set of weapons in the bag this week, my old clubs had worn out after 8 months of use so Titliest got me a new set of blades, same model as before.
Went out for a couple quite beers and TC said "he saw something he thought he never would...... someone that can dance worse than you Hendy......." Thanks mate!!!!!!
24 March 2013
Just to clear something up, last week in India at the Avantha Masters on the 72nd hole, I hit it in the water. The process of taking a drop took as I'm told 12 minutes. It was unfortunate that the last group had to wait on the tee for this to play its way out. There was no less than 5 rules officials there and the spotter did not see the ball go into the water. The rules Official said he saw a splash near the edge of the hazard, he was then told to make me wait as the Tournament Director wanted to go to the TV compound and see the TV footage(this takes time). I was made to wait, there was no conclusive evidence on tape, so then a spot had to be found for my drop. The group behind wasn't called threw because I was ready to go and was told to hold bye the Official. The main concern was that I didn't take a incorrect drop and get disqualified from the tournament. Once the Official is there I'm under his direction.
For the record I did apologize to Thomas for the situation. He informed me he was going to hit a iron from the tee anyway. A smart move...... WINNER!!
23 March 2013
Took a long time to play the 2nd round with weather delays, the result I was looking for didn't occur. Dropped too many shots on the final 9 holes and couldn't hole a putt to get over the line. A couple of 74's don't cut the mustard. Cut was even par and tournament cut to 54 holes due to lightning again. Will be working on my putting for Chiangmai, soon to hole some putts.... Fingers crossed........
22 March 2013
This is for those of you who have asked and are wondering. My equipment... the shafts in my irons are hard stepped which means they are X100's for the normal person, but for me in basic terms they put a 5 iron shaft into my 4 and a 6 iron shaft into my 5 and so on like that threw the whole set, but the length remains the same as the modern day 4 iron. It just stiffens the shaft up without making it to heavy.
My driver has been tipped 2 inches(at the end which goes into the head to make it stiffer) and the swing weight is D7 because Titliest has pumped rack glue into the toe to try and stop it hooking(doesn't work all the time still hook it)this makes it quite heavy. Normal swing weight of a driver is around D2 to D3. I like it heavy as it seems to help slow my swing down and gives me a little more control. Driver length is 44 3/4 inches long.
21 March 2013
1st round under the belt and a lack luster 74 today. Could feel my brain melting out there and struggled on the last hole for a double bogey to finish. Not the best way to start and some real solid work to be done to make the cut. Can honestly say I'm not enjoying the condition of the greens.
19 March 2013
Into the oven we go. Hot hot hot here in KL. Played 9 holes with David Gleeson today. Course isn't in as good a condition as years gone past. Pro-am Wednesday arvo so maybe only 12 holes to be played before the storm comes in.
18 March 2013
Long day of travel to KL via Bangkok. Getting ready for the heat. Good finish in India just a little sour taste from the 5 I made on the 72nd hole. It is what it is.
16 March 2013
After 3 solid rounds I'm 5 shots behind the leader going into round 4. It's going to take a special round to overtake him. TC laughed today when a spectator said "I like your style Scott, you look so calm and got it together and patient" TC said "Its the strongest part of his game, so is the expletives" I guess you got to be inside the ropes to see the real struggle when driving the ball all over the place.
12 March 2013
Hi there.... Well practise round is done and Jaypee Greens is going to get a smashing this week. Not much rough at all and greens are okay. So I'm thinking somewhere around -20 is going to win this week. May the best putter for the week win as ball striking isn't really a must here. TC is back on the bag for the next 3 weeks, big effort to come and face up to it in India.........
9 March 2013
AHHHHHHHH.......... not a pleasent day on the links. 76 to finish the tournament on level par and back of the bus again. For those of you thinking of visiting India and think its a mysterious, intriguing, calming, spiritual place.... Yes it is, but two words of advice.. BRING IMODIUM!!
7 March 2013
Yes 2 major steps forward today here in New Dehli.... 1. I made the cut, but had to shoot 5 under the last 11 holes to do so. 2. and most important..... I got hot water in my shower for once. Nice to shower in your own room instead of depending on the golf club showers. Now to tackle 2 more rounds here at New Dehli GC.
1 March 2013
Well that was a good bitching I had yesterday!!!!! I still stand bye every word I wrote. Shot 70 today to end up on -5 total and 3 shots short of the score it took to get a spot in the Open. Couple more rounds of golf here in Bangkok before heading to India for the Sail Open. I'm sure the guys are eager for a wager this weekend at my expense.
28 Febuary 2013
Another year another IFQ has begun. It never ceases to amaze me that for some reason Tours and the R&A can't get it correct. I'm pretty sure I'm good enough to hit a wedge from 120m at the target and not get it going 30m left..... Would be settling to think that you could play your shots without having to worry about MUD on the ball.......I guess 320yards down the centre of the fairway isn't good golf. 6 times today mud on the pill.... Can and will they ever get it correct??????????. No evidence of that happening......
27 Febuary 2013
1st round of IFQ tommorow teeing off at 8.10 Bangkok time. Amata is looking ok, a little soft but the greens are putting nicely. I guess the key around there is to stay out of the quicksand bunkers and make some birdies. Would love to be teeing it up at Muirfield in July.
25 Febuary 2013
Back in the world of proper internet after a week in Myanmar. I made the cut there but finished miles back in T58. Had lots of troubles on the greens and as u know if you don't hole putts you don't score, doesn't matter how good you hit it. Onto Amata this week for the Open pre-Q here in Bangkok.
15 Febuary 2013
Hey Hey!!!!! I know, big gap since last update. Tell you the truth I've been busy playing golf and getting my visa for Myanmar processed here in Bangkok. My mate Roger is trying to turn me into a professional sumo wrestler by the size of the meals I'm being feed. Great grub I must say. Playing Thai Country Club tommorow with the boys for the weekend grudge match. Flying out to Myanmar Tuesday.
The team finished 5th in the GPL. Shame top 4 got paid...... But a great week and look forward to doing it again.
8 Febuary 2013
Yes off the mark in India, yesterday I had my first spew for the Indian season. Had to be done I guess, whats a visit without throwing up. Bottom half of the body is solid so far so fingers crossed for the next 3 days. 1st round kicks off today.
6 Febuary 2013
Well what a start...... here at the resort and golf course, great weather and a nice course. Just the usual teething problems with the trip from the airport and the hotel check in last night/early this morning. But all is well otherwise and ready to crack on for the pro-am tomorrow.
5 Febuary 2013
Well here we go, another year another racking up of miles and playing golf..... DOES IT GET ANY BETTER!!!!!!!!! Been awesome staying here in Bangkok at my mate Rogers place whilst waiting a week for my Indian visa to get processed. Just need to loose the extra weight I've put on from 1st class meals he cooks. Chateu Le Rogers..... Pretty handy on the course as well for a senior golfer.......
Heading to India this week to play in a teams event being held at Aamby Valley Golf Club 3.5 hours out of Mumbai. 4 man teams going head to head. Will be awesome.
'the wife's take on 2012'
After almost 9 months of solo parenting a pair of 5 yr olds and scanning and faxing docs for visa applications at midnight on a sunday and doing website updates at 1am, and schlepping the 5 yrs olds 30 hrs on planes trains and automobiles to see their father and playing bucket brigade after his thyroid surgery, I can assure you that i can make it out the door in 15 mins flat, Hair and all....LOL
We are very happy to have more silver to clean. When Scott told Aston and McLaren that he was booking his flights as he was going back to work in 3 weeks, Aston asked 'to get more trophies?'... I suspect that he might just do that! We are looking forward to a great 2013.
Happy new year to you all.
2012
12 December
After a night flight from Osaka to Bangkok and no sleep I thought shooting 70 in the first round last week was passable. The end result to the week was a solid 6th place. This week we are in Johor for the season closing tournament with a nice dinner to be held on the Sunday night to close things out. Course is playing long and wet, but it does rain very heavy around these parts of Asia. At least the greens are pretty good, I think this will lead to a low score winning the tournament this week. I'm looking forward to getting home for a break after 4 months on the road.
4 December
After a marathon 6 days of golf here in Osaka, i secured a card. It's not the number i would have liked, but given that it was freezing and i had no idea how my body would respond, i am happy i got a card. I had no idea how much of a body heater your thyroid is. Bbbbrrrrrr. It was cold and the wind blew and hard at times so i will take it.
I have to endure the day of instruction that all have to endure when you get a card on the Japanese golf tour, no matter how experienced you are. Given i have played on every other major tour in the world with playing rights, its going to be interesting. But times change and as they do, i can to and so, its another tour to play and country to experience and for the family to explore. I must be the oldest rookie.... again.
26 November
Well yes it's been a smashing few months now, both in getting form and body wise. Not really sure where my head is at at present but it better be on for Japan Q-school this week in Osaka. I just spent 5 days in Brisbane Australia having a little health concern with Bob Hend, but let's hope its all ok, just got to wait for the doctor to make his prognosis of the problem. Was good to see the family and some of the guys down at good old Nudgee golf club. And it will be good to head home in 3 weeks after a record stretch of 4 months on the road!
31 October
It's week no. 10 on the road and i am here in Dongguan for the WGC-HSBC Champions. I learnt a little last week about heat and hydration and that, although I feel like I am back where I was before my surgery....I am not quite there yet. But I am happy with these last 10 weeks. My wife sent me a couple of great pix of Captain American and the Princess as they were out trick or treating.... I suspect there will still be some candy left for me when I get home at christmas!
23 October
I am in KL this week and I feel privileged to be in the field here for the CIMB - a 48 man field at the Mnes Resort. My mate Tony Carolan is on the bag and it's been good so far, a T6 in Macau and a T12 in India last week. Tony is staying on the bag for a 6 weeks stint; I hope his shoulders can last.... I am feeling much better after my surgery in July and, despite having a lingering cold, I am hoping to keep the momentum going. You can be sure I wil be grinding each day and collecting as many world ranking points as I can. The kids keep telling me there is a space in the trophy cabinet and I should get another one to put in it.
10TH JUNE
Scott Hend's odyssey continues
Australians to attack US Open in numbers
19 May 2013
The Japan PGA tournament didn't go as planned. Missed the cut bye 1 shot. Had a big grind Friday to shoot even par and was in hope the score was going to be good enough to play the weekend. Finished up 64th and just short of the mark. Well back home to Florida I go to see the family. Big thanks to the brother in-law for coming up to bag for me.
17 May 2013
Strange thing happening this week. I'm struggling with the short irons to control distance. The ball sits a little higher on the grass here at this course and I seem to catch it high up on the face when I hit the shot, which wipes around 10m off the shot. Trying to figure it out, but with small greens and it being windy, makes it tricky to get it close. +5 first round, once again work to be done today to play the weekend.
14 May 2013
I guess you learn things all the time. My lesson this week in Japan is to check your international drivers permit isn't out of date. I booked a rental car for this week and had my Australian and US drivers license, but my international one had expired...... nice....... So we got stranded in Narita airport for a while. Luck was on our side and the Korean boys came to the rescue with a ride to the course. Now to work out the car situation..... Course looks nice.
5 May 2013
Week is done. Very weak showing on the weekend for T28 finish. Not so flash after a great start in round 1. Off to Bangkok to get my Visa sorted for the Japan PGA, looking forward to playing there in a weeks time. Some social golf to be had in Bangkok this week. Sure I'm to lose some cash to the boys.
4 May 2013
3 rounds in the bag here in Jakarta and all 3 have been played in the presence of Ernie Els. Nice playing partner, just a nightmare playing with him as everybody wants a photo and won't silence their phones. Hard work to concentrate and shoot a good score, but this is the way it goes. -5 total and it all infront of me for the 4th round. 6 shots back of the leader with lots of players between. Will be in need of a special round to be up there at the end.
1 May 2013
Tardiness, thats the word for my updates in the last week. Very poor. Anyway here in Jakarta this week having a very sweaty time compared to Korea last week. Takes 5 minutes to warm up here. Had a rally last Friday to make the cut, a 66, but a couple of 72's was just treading water on the weekend and finished T31. Promise showing for the upcoming couple of weeks.... Just need to sort the putting out again, lost a little confidence after the 3 putting abomination last week. 9 of them for 72 holes, bit hard to contend doing that. 7.05 tee time with Ernie Els tomorrow, should be good.
25 April 2013
Yes well that didn't go well today. It was a little windy and got very cold. Heading back to finish the round at 7.30. 4 three putts today put a nasty taste to the round. Need to keep hitting it as good as I am and start holing some putts. These greens do get the best of me.
24 April 2013
Hey Hey, got lucky and the conditions for the Pro-am.... perfect. But the weather is moving in for the 1st round. Will be a challenge and interesting to see what comes. Will be grinding around a course I find hard to handle.
23 April 2013
With the practise rounds wrapped up its time for the Pro-am. Its raining now and cold, so the 6.50 tee off might be one I'd like to be missing. Course is ok, hope the greens come around bye Thursday. Looking forward to my 12.00pm tee time for the 1st round.
18 April 2013
Heading to Korea tonight for some catching up with the boys and might play a couple of rounds before next weeks tournament. Spent the day in the Chinese Embassy here in Bangkok trying to get a visa.
9 April 2013
Would be nice to be driving north towards Augusta to watch the Masters, but I've got to hit balls myself before heading back on the road again this week. Second day of hitting balls today and things are looking up after the week break. Looking forward to playing the Ballantine's in Seoul.
5 April 2013
How good is it to be chilling out at home drinking coffee and watching Sprint Cup practice(Nascar)on your big screen tv!!! Although its not all play, about to face the physio this afternoon for some punishment.
3 April 2013
Nice to be home, amazing how good my own bed feels, even if my kids want to share it on occasion. I'd like to say thank you to all the people who have sent emails and messages to me, means a lot. My next outing will be Korea in a couple weeks. My arm needs to recover from bringing the trophy home from Thailand, although its was a discomfort I could get used to on a regular basis.
31st March 2013
I had the pleasure of hoisting the winners trophy! What a week of heat, crowds, great support and now a marathon to get home. in about 26 hrs I will touch down and be on my way to my own bed and hugs from my biggest fans. Aston will be pleased - he wanted me to bring home a trophy, and i managed to do that! I know TC is as worn out as i am but ready to lift a glass and toast a great result.
30 March 2013
Been hot here this week, but a dry heat. 3rd round today and need to hole some putts to move up the board. I played with the leader the first 2 rounds and watched as his putts rolled in. I guess being on the attack today will be the go. I think TC and I have been drinking around 12 bottles of water each in the round. So that might give you a idea of the heat factor.
27 March 2013
Now the venue has changed...... Here in Chiangmai and its a dry heat and the course is much firmer than last week in KL. Nice place. Got a new set of weapons in the bag this week, my old clubs had worn out after 8 months of use so Titliest got me a new set of blades, same model as before.
Went out for a couple quite beers and TC said "he saw something he thought he never would...... someone that can dance worse than you Hendy......." Thanks mate!!!!!!
24 March 2013
Just to clear something up, last week in India at the Avantha Masters on the 72nd hole, I hit it in the water. The process of taking a drop took as I'm told 12 minutes. It was unfortunate that the last group had to wait on the tee for this to play its way out. There was no less than 5 rules officials there and the spotter did not see the ball go into the water. The rules Official said he saw a splash near the edge of the hazard, he was then told to make me wait as the Tournament Director wanted to go to the TV compound and see the TV footage(this takes time). I was made to wait, there was no conclusive evidence on tape, so then a spot had to be found for my drop. The group behind wasn't called threw because I was ready to go and was told to hold bye the Official. The main concern was that I didn't take a incorrect drop and get disqualified from the tournament. Once the Official is there I'm under his direction.
For the record I did apologize to Thomas for the situation. He informed me he was going to hit a iron from the tee anyway. A smart move...... WINNER!!
23 March 2013
Took a long time to play the 2nd round with weather delays, the result I was looking for didn't occur. Dropped too many shots on the final 9 holes and couldn't hole a putt to get over the line. A couple of 74's don't cut the mustard. Cut was even par and tournament cut to 54 holes due to lightning again. Will be working on my putting for Chiangmai, soon to hole some putts.... Fingers crossed........
22 March 2013
This is for those of you who have asked and are wondering. My equipment... the shafts in my irons are hard stepped which means they are X100's for the normal person, but for me in basic terms they put a 5 iron shaft into my 4 and a 6 iron shaft into my 5 and so on like that threw the whole set, but the length remains the same as the modern day 4 iron. It just stiffens the shaft up without making it to heavy.
My driver has been tipped 2 inches(at the end which goes into the head to make it stiffer) and the swing weight is D7 because Titliest has pumped rack glue into the toe to try and stop it hooking(doesn't work all the time still hook it)this makes it quite heavy. Normal swing weight of a driver is around D2 to D3. I like it heavy as it seems to help slow my swing down and gives me a little more control. Driver length is 44 3/4 inches long.
21 March 2013
1st round under the belt and a lack luster 74 today. Could feel my brain melting out there and struggled on the last hole for a double bogey to finish. Not the best way to start and some real solid work to be done to make the cut. Can honestly say I'm not enjoying the condition of the greens.
19 March 2013
Into the oven we go. Hot hot hot here in KL. Played 9 holes with David Gleeson today. Course isn't in as good a condition as years gone past. Pro-am Wednesday arvo so maybe only 12 holes to be played before the storm comes in.
18 March 2013
Long day of travel to KL via Bangkok. Getting ready for the heat. Good finish in India just a little sour taste from the 5 I made on the 72nd hole. It is what it is.
16 March 2013
After 3 solid rounds I'm 5 shots behind the leader going into round 4. It's going to take a special round to overtake him. TC laughed today when a spectator said "I like your style Scott, you look so calm and got it together and patient" TC said "Its the strongest part of his game, so is the expletives" I guess you got to be inside the ropes to see the real struggle when driving the ball all over the place.
12 March 2013
Hi there.... Well practise round is done and Jaypee Greens is going to get a smashing this week. Not much rough at all and greens are okay. So I'm thinking somewhere around -20 is going to win this week. May the best putter for the week win as ball striking isn't really a must here. TC is back on the bag for the next 3 weeks, big effort to come and face up to it in India.........
9 March 2013
AHHHHHHHH.......... not a pleasent day on the links. 76 to finish the tournament on level par and back of the bus again. For those of you thinking of visiting India and think its a mysterious, intriguing, calming, spiritual place.... Yes it is, but two words of advice.. BRING IMODIUM!!
7 March 2013
Yes 2 major steps forward today here in New Dehli.... 1. I made the cut, but had to shoot 5 under the last 11 holes to do so. 2. and most important..... I got hot water in my shower for once. Nice to shower in your own room instead of depending on the golf club showers. Now to tackle 2 more rounds here at New Dehli GC.
1 March 2013
Well that was a good bitching I had yesterday!!!!! I still stand bye every word I wrote. Shot 70 today to end up on -5 total and 3 shots short of the score it took to get a spot in the Open. Couple more rounds of golf here in Bangkok before heading to India for the Sail Open. I'm sure the guys are eager for a wager this weekend at my expense.
28 Febuary 2013
Another year another IFQ has begun. It never ceases to amaze me that for some reason Tours and the R&A can't get it correct. I'm pretty sure I'm good enough to hit a wedge from 120m at the target and not get it going 30m left..... Would be settling to think that you could play your shots without having to worry about MUD on the ball.......I guess 320yards down the centre of the fairway isn't good golf. 6 times today mud on the pill.... Can and will they ever get it correct??????????. No evidence of that happening......
27 Febuary 2013
1st round of IFQ tommorow teeing off at 8.10 Bangkok time. Amata is looking ok, a little soft but the greens are putting nicely. I guess the key around there is to stay out of the quicksand bunkers and make some birdies. Would love to be teeing it up at Muirfield in July.
25 Febuary 2013
Back in the world of proper internet after a week in Myanmar. I made the cut there but finished miles back in T58. Had lots of troubles on the greens and as u know if you don't hole putts you don't score, doesn't matter how good you hit it. Onto Amata this week for the Open pre-Q here in Bangkok.
15 Febuary 2013
Hey Hey!!!!! I know, big gap since last update. Tell you the truth I've been busy playing golf and getting my visa for Myanmar processed here in Bangkok. My mate Roger is trying to turn me into a professional sumo wrestler by the size of the meals I'm being feed. Great grub I must say. Playing Thai Country Club tommorow with the boys for the weekend grudge match. Flying out to Myanmar Tuesday.
The team finished 5th in the GPL. Shame top 4 got paid...... But a great week and look forward to doing it again.
8 Febuary 2013
Yes off the mark in India, yesterday I had my first spew for the Indian season. Had to be done I guess, whats a visit without throwing up. Bottom half of the body is solid so far so fingers crossed for the next 3 days. 1st round kicks off today.
6 Febuary 2013
Well what a start...... here at the resort and golf course, great weather and a nice course. Just the usual teething problems with the trip from the airport and the hotel check in last night/early this morning. But all is well otherwise and ready to crack on for the pro-am tomorrow.
5 Febuary 2013
Well here we go, another year another racking up of miles and playing golf..... DOES IT GET ANY BETTER!!!!!!!!! Been awesome staying here in Bangkok at my mate Rogers place whilst waiting a week for my Indian visa to get processed. Just need to loose the extra weight I've put on from 1st class meals he cooks. Chateu Le Rogers..... Pretty handy on the course as well for a senior golfer.......
Heading to India this week to play in a teams event being held at Aamby Valley Golf Club 3.5 hours out of Mumbai. 4 man teams going head to head. Will be awesome.
'the wife's take on 2012'
After almost 9 months of solo parenting a pair of 5 yr olds and scanning and faxing docs for visa applications at midnight on a sunday and doing website updates at 1am, and schlepping the 5 yrs olds 30 hrs on planes trains and automobiles to see their father and playing bucket brigade after his thyroid surgery, I can assure you that i can make it out the door in 15 mins flat, Hair and all....LOL
We are very happy to have more silver to clean. When Scott told Aston and McLaren that he was booking his flights as he was going back to work in 3 weeks, Aston asked 'to get more trophies?'... I suspect that he might just do that! We are looking forward to a great 2013.
Happy new year to you all.
2012
12 December
After a night flight from Osaka to Bangkok and no sleep I thought shooting 70 in the first round last week was passable. The end result to the week was a solid 6th place. This week we are in Johor for the season closing tournament with a nice dinner to be held on the Sunday night to close things out. Course is playing long and wet, but it does rain very heavy around these parts of Asia. At least the greens are pretty good, I think this will lead to a low score winning the tournament this week. I'm looking forward to getting home for a break after 4 months on the road.
4 December
After a marathon 6 days of golf here in Osaka, i secured a card. It's not the number i would have liked, but given that it was freezing and i had no idea how my body would respond, i am happy i got a card. I had no idea how much of a body heater your thyroid is. Bbbbrrrrrr. It was cold and the wind blew and hard at times so i will take it.
I have to endure the day of instruction that all have to endure when you get a card on the Japanese golf tour, no matter how experienced you are. Given i have played on every other major tour in the world with playing rights, its going to be interesting. But times change and as they do, i can to and so, its another tour to play and country to experience and for the family to explore. I must be the oldest rookie.... again.
26 November
Well yes it's been a smashing few months now, both in getting form and body wise. Not really sure where my head is at at present but it better be on for Japan Q-school this week in Osaka. I just spent 5 days in Brisbane Australia having a little health concern with Bob Hend, but let's hope its all ok, just got to wait for the doctor to make his prognosis of the problem. Was good to see the family and some of the guys down at good old Nudgee golf club. And it will be good to head home in 3 weeks after a record stretch of 4 months on the road!
31 October
It's week no. 10 on the road and i am here in Dongguan for the WGC-HSBC Champions. I learnt a little last week about heat and hydration and that, although I feel like I am back where I was before my surgery....I am not quite there yet. But I am happy with these last 10 weeks. My wife sent me a couple of great pix of Captain American and the Princess as they were out trick or treating.... I suspect there will still be some candy left for me when I get home at christmas!
23 October
I am in KL this week and I feel privileged to be in the field here for the CIMB - a 48 man field at the Mnes Resort. My mate Tony Carolan is on the bag and it's been good so far, a T6 in Macau and a T12 in India last week. Tony is staying on the bag for a 6 weeks stint; I hope his shoulders can last.... I am feeling much better after my surgery in July and, despite having a lingering cold, I am hoping to keep the momentum going. You can be sure I wil be grinding each day and collecting as many world ranking points as I can. The kids keep telling me there is a space in the trophy cabinet and I should get another one to put in it.
10TH JUNE
Scott Hend's odyssey continues
Australians to attack US Open in numbers
Schedule 2013
2013
16-19 May
Japan PGA Championship Nissin Cup Noodle Cup
Sobu Country Club
Chiba, Japan
2-5 May
CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters
Royale Jakarta Golf Club
Jakarta, Indonesia
25-28 April
Ballantine's Championship
Blackstone Resort
Seoul, Korea
1 April
HOME!!!!!!!!!!!
28-31 March
Chiangmai Golf Classic
Alpine Golf Resort-Chiangmai
Thailand
21-24 March
Maybank Malaysian Open
Kuala Lumpur G&CC
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
14-17 March
Avantha Masters
Jaypee Greens
Noida, India
6-9 March
Sail-SBI Open
Dehli Golf Club
Dehli,India
28-1 Feb-March
The Open Championship IFQ
Amata Springs Country Club
Bangkok, Thailand
18-24 Feb
Myanmar Open
Royal Mingalardon Golf & Country Club
Yangon, Myanmar
7-10 Feb
Golf Premier League 2013
Aamby Valley Golf Club
Aamby Valley Sahara Lake City
INDIA
16-19 May
Japan PGA Championship Nissin Cup Noodle Cup
Sobu Country Club
Chiba, Japan
2-5 May
CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters
Royale Jakarta Golf Club
Jakarta, Indonesia
25-28 April
Ballantine's Championship
Blackstone Resort
Seoul, Korea
1 April
HOME!!!!!!!!!!!
28-31 March
Chiangmai Golf Classic
Alpine Golf Resort-Chiangmai
Thailand
21-24 March
Maybank Malaysian Open
Kuala Lumpur G&CC
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
14-17 March
Avantha Masters
Jaypee Greens
Noida, India
6-9 March
Sail-SBI Open
Dehli Golf Club
Dehli,India
28-1 Feb-March
The Open Championship IFQ
Amata Springs Country Club
Bangkok, Thailand
18-24 Feb
Myanmar Open
Royal Mingalardon Golf & Country Club
Yangon, Myanmar
7-10 Feb
Golf Premier League 2013
Aamby Valley Golf Club
Aamby Valley Sahara Lake City
INDIA
