My golfing adventures in Vietnam

winston, i'm very sorry to have to tell you this, but between reading your golfing sob story and staring at your avatar, i think you can guess which wins outright?

i need to visit you soon...

good luck breaking 100 but honestly, with your avatars to comfort you when you don't, i would never be motivated to break 100 either...

dude...if only you know what reward I get for breaking 100

Steak wrote:

botak wrote:

I think it's those damn Pho

Sadly, it has adverse effect on vietnamese male

Actually they claim its Hột vịt lộn/ duck egg with fetus that gives them tua neh neh. Its a common everyday food found at road side stalls. They eat this with Pho

Please la... duck egg my a**! They go see Dr Plastic Surgery la. No matter how they sit/ lie on their back/ hang upside down, there is no shape deviation at all...

HCMC ladies readily accept implants more than Hanoi ladies, its a cultural thing.

But still great to admire them. Hai..... Winston.... I hate you.

Winston wrote:

dude...if only you know what reward I get for breaking 100

Bro, do I get the same rewardnext week if I break 100 too!?

Winston wrote:

Horrible day at the golf course. Nearly wanted to throw my driver away. Pullin pulling pulling. Out of 14 holes only had 2 good drives. The rest either ended up in rough, under trees, in the water. Thankfully my irons, short game and putting saved my ass. came back 109 for the day....

9 strokes off only bro. Maybe its time for a new driver

Btw, do share what the reward is....

Denmeister wrote:

Steak wrote:

botak wrote:

I think it's those damn Pho

Sadly, it has adverse effect on vietnamese male

Actually they claim its Hột vịt lộn/ duck egg with fetus that gives them tua neh neh. Its a common everyday food found at road side stalls. They eat this with Pho

Please la... duck egg my a**! They go see Dr Plastic Surgery la. No matter how they sit/ lie on their back/ hang upside down, there is no shape deviation at all...

HCMC ladies readily accept implants more than Hanoi ladies, its a cultural thing.

But still great to admire them. Hai..... Winston.... I hate you.

They go see Dr Plastic Surgery in Thailand. The most common things done in HCMC are Nose, lips, breast and backside. When I first got here, you can tell it is very fake, but now the standard and quality has gone up slightly.

Also many of them like to wear low cut tops and push ups to accentuate their assets hence giving the illusion that it is eerrrr...."fuller"????

Dude, hate the game, don't hate the player. IF I told you that the only reason I am still here in HCMC is because of the golf, would you believe me???

asahi wrote:

Winston wrote:

dude...if only you know what reward I get for breaking 100

Bro, do I get the same rewardnext week if I break 100 too!?

eeerrrmmm.......nope but I can bring you somewhere.....

Winston wrote:

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...Dude, hate the game, don't hate the player. IF I told you that the only reason I am still here in HCMC is because of the golf, would you believe me???

You really cracked me up when I read your last sentence....

Denmeister wrote:

Winston wrote:

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...Dude, hate the game, don't hate the player. IF I told you that the only reason I am still here in HCMC is because of the golf, would you believe me???

You really cracked me up when I read your last sentence....

Coming to HCMC for a holiday or a short period of time is one thing, being based here for the past 5 years is another thing. After awhile you ahve to find new things to keep you going. Thankfully I have golf.

Sure, sure! I am a believer!
Looking forward to your teaching.

Winston, are you still the same company/industry you worked for during the last time I visited?

asahi wrote:

Sure, sure! I am a believer!
Looking forward to your teaching.

Ask for local stuff...

Winston wrote:

Denmeister wrote:

Winston wrote:

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...Dude, hate the game, don't hate the player. IF I told you that the only reason I am still here in HCMC is because of the golf, would you believe me???

You really cracked me up when I read your last sentence....

Coming to HCMC for a holiday or a short period of time is one thing, being based here for the past 5 years is another thing. After awhile you ahve to find new things to keep you going. Thankfully I have golf.

Actually Winston,
I fully agree with you. I had an opportunity to work on a project in HCMC in 2009 and know, for a fact, what is in store for us in that exciting city. But the excitement can only last for a while. Unless of course you have a passion for appreciating the beautiful women there.

For me, my passion is golf.

I used to be an extremely heavy drinker, 4 to 5 nights a week is very normal. But after I was introduced to golf, and more particularly, walking golf, my drinking days took a backseat. I wake up early for morning games, play 9 holes in the evenings. All these meant "sacrifices". I have to "give up" happy hours and late nights. My wife is very happy that I do not binge anymore. She rather see me come home smelling full of sweat than have the alcohol/smoke combination stench.

Of course, on golfing trips with a bunch of guys, the night outs are also enjoyable, but I will not go for a overseas holiday just for the sake of exploring the night spots. Tell me that it is a golfing trip, and I will be all excited!!! To me, night outs are a "good to have", not necessarily a "must have".

I did not get a chance to play when I was in HCMC. Is it really that good there???

I think it is good. Will doubly confirm after next week.

botak wrote:

asahi wrote:

Sure, sure! I am a believer!
Looking forward to your teaching.

Ask for local stuff...

botak, in his case, it IS truly local stuff kekekeke

Denmeister wrote:

I did not get a chance to play when I was in HCMC. Is it really that good there???

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HCMC has a great combo of city golf and winston's hospitality.

Golf wise. Da Nang is even better.

Coming soon in June 2011. Starring PS, Winston and HCMC "friends"...

Book your tickets!

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pushslice wrote:

Winston, are you still the same company/industry you worked for during the last time I visited?

I still in the same industry but different company. How long more I will stay in this industry, I not sure. Can I hlep you in anyway??

just curious bro... thot I recall your earlier post of moving on to another posting etc. You industry sure got good crowd

Denmeister wrote:

I did not get a chance to play when I was in HCMC. Is it really that good there???

I can't really gauge what is good or not as I picke up the game in Vietnam and have not played anywhere else so don't really have a yard stick to compare. Most of my kakis play overseas too and they have never mentioned that the Courses here are inferior. Maybe in terms of quality of facilities, some are lacking / old compared to others.

A brief description -

Fees here are for GREEN & CADDY. Average USD$ 50 - $110 per game
Standard tips for caddy are about USD$10
All courses are walking.

Ask push slice how he felt after finishing 18 holes walking at Song Be.

The places I have played in are :

Song Be Golf Resort
Twin Doves GOlf
Long Thanh Golf Resort
Dong Nai Golf Club
Vietnam Golf & Country Club
Sea Links Golf Club
Ocean Dunes

All located in South Vietnam. If you can, play int he central and north of vietnam during year end. Weather is about 20*c.

Check out the pictures at the start of this thread. It should give you a rough idea of how it is. Maybe its time for you to come up to vietnam for a game or 2.

pushslice wrote:

just curious bro... thot I recall your earlier post of moving on to another posting etc. You industry sure got good crowd

Yup, in the new posting for almost 6 months with this new company but still in the same industry.

Check out my FR on earlier pages on Song Be.

really it's not just the golf, it's golf and makan or drinks or sing song or simply hanging out with Winston pre or post golf that makes the trip a winner!

Where is my tissue. Nose bleed liao. This pic looks like taken from bro winston handphone!

Gray wrote:

Where is my tissue. Nose bleed liao. This pic looks like taken from bro winston handphone!

Nope nope...Not taken from my handphone. This one was sent to me. I hope it is really her picture.