INSIDE - Phuket Sport

Deon Nell, WGTF teaching professional, explians how to get out of that dreaded sand trap.

Day three of the Phuket International Cricket Sixes Tournament got underway a little earlier for the 25 teams from eight different nations, and they didn't have to wait very long to see something quite dramatic.

Friday’s play in the Phuket International Cricket Sixes commenced in scorching temperatures at Karon Stadium with all participants and spectators in good form.

2010’s Cup Winners, Gauhati Town of Assam, India and Leeming Spartans of Perth WA, last year's Plate Winners, saw the Aussies take a fine victory as Shayne Hersey starred.

The Phuket Cricket Sixes officially batted off today on Karon beach, with many of the teams who will be competing in the tournament later on in the week, taking to the sand for a spot of practice.

IN LAST MONTH'S column we started our Pre-Shot Routine. We will continue now and shape it into something that resembles a professional approach.

Phuket International Sports & Leisure Club has appointed the excellently credentialed Kevin Hokay Lai as the Head Swim Coach of Aquatics Centre.

If the idea of surfing excites you, yet the practicality of balancing yourself on a board while waves rage underneath scares the living daylights of you, then Stand Up Surfing (SUP) may just be the answer.

The Phuket golf community has been neglected by the media in the past, but that is about to change. We at The Post aim to shake the socks of all golf players and interested golfers with monthly golf coverage by Deon Nell - a WGTF Teaching Professional.

Garry Holden used to weigh over 120 kgs, he used to eat like there was no tomorrow, until he found out that there literally might not be one if he carried on eating and drinking like he was. Fast forward a few years and a strict diet and exercise program and a reality TV show, Garry Holden is in the best health of his life and is now officially an Iron Man. Robert Downey Jnr move aside.