Thailand Results 2025

The trip was organised by the DEGC Executive committee and “The Golf Travel Agency” with special thanks to John Marinopoulos (President) and Jim Karakoussis (Treasurer) for their dedication and time to organise a complex 8-day trip (including 4 rounds of golf at 4 separate courses). 

Thanks also to Thierry Manolopoulos (Vice-Captain) and James Marinopoulos (Life member) who have organised the events which have been approved by Peter Karakoussis (Captain). The Events will contribute to the 2025 club championships. 

The Event A466 was an Individual Stableford event held over two days (see combined and individual results below) . The courses were difficult with high temperatures and high humidity. On the first day was off the blue tees which lead to lower stableford scores, tees were changed to white on subsequent days.

The winner and first International champion was Thierry Manolopoulos with the combined score of 56 stableford points (1st & 4th, on days 1 & 2, respectively). In second place was and Con Yianakos on 55 stableford points (3rd & 1st) and in third place Steve Thomopoulos on 52 stableford points (2nd & 6th).

The Event B467 was an Pairs Ambrose team event held at Springfield Valley, Hua Hin, Thailand. The course was wet, with carts not allowed on the fairways. This lead to higher net scores.

The winners with the net score of 0 were Con Yianakos & James Marinopoulos (gross score of +9 on a 9 handicap). Con had a great round, driving superbly which led to James sitting in the cart with the caddies on the tee, "saying lets go", instead of trying to outdrive Con. In second place was the pairing of Manolopoulos & Manolopoulos and on net +5 (gross score of +12 on 7 handicap) and in third place Nick Thomopoulos & Andrew Kakouros on +6 (gross score of +21 on 15 handicap).

The Clash of the Titans was a 3 day tournament with matchplays leading to points for the teams (Ryder Cup style) between the Siam Spartans (Captained by James Marinopoulos) and the Thailand Trojans (Captained by Thierry Manolopoulos) - See the Team members below (note John Marinopoulos did not attend the trip and the match up were adjusted).

The Spartans were the winners with 12 points defeating the Trojans on 9 points. Congratu

This was a close tournament with the Spartans just ahead or tied each day. Daily scores were:

Day 1 - Spartans (4)  v  Trojans  (4)

Day 2 - Spartans (4)  v  Trojans  (2)

Day 3 - Spartans (4)  v  Trojans  (3)

The Most Valuable Player (MVP) award goes to Con Yianakos with 91 stableford points (over 3 days) and 3.5 wins points (96%). In second  Nick Thomopoulos with 78 stableford points and 4 wins points (92%) and in third place Harry Gianasmidis with 80 stableford points and 3 wins points (83%) tied with Andrew Kakouros with 72 stableford points and 3.5 wins points (83%). (See table at end of page).