FOBISIA GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2023

Paul Rotherham Director of Sports and Activities, Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok Riverside

Shrewsbury International School, Riverside Bangkok was delighted to host the FOBISIA Golf Championship for 2023 at the wonderful Black Mountain Golf Resort in Hua Hin, Thailand.

Black Mountain had hosted the DP Asian tour event the previous week, so the course was in prime condition with lightning-fast greens. A previous winner of FOBISIA Golf and a current Shrewsbury Riverside student, TK Rachanon was competing in this event and finished 15 under par. Well done TK.

The Golf Championship has a long history within the FOBISIA sporting calendar with the inaugural event back in 2010. Shrewsbury Riverside has had the pleasure of hosting the Golf Championship twice previously and is well placed to understand the level and prestige expected from students, parents and visiting schools. The standard of Junior golf on display was simply outstanding. Many of the players involved will go on to be professional golfers - keep an eye out for the student winners listed below! Personally, I am always proud to host these events; to see the professional behaviour from students, but also see their camaraderie and willingness to support each other and make new friends from across the region, is wonderful.

The field comprised 122 golfers from 19 schools from Thailand, Malaysia, The Philippines and South Korea, and the standard over two days was of the highest quality, with seven golfers finishing under par. Something many adults struggle to do on the golf course. FOBISIA invitational events always offer a premium service with great success for students on and off the field and we are delighted to have hosted. Thank you to all the schools, staff, parents, and students who made the event a great success.

RESULTS:

OVERALL FOBISIA CHAMPIONS

WELLINGTON COLLEGE, BANGKOK