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Alamos Saturday 28th May – Weekly Competition

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The Society last played Alamos on the 16th October and since then the new road has opened linking its entrance to the centre of the resort. Whilst not shorter it certainly is a less dustier affair and doesn’t require a visit to the car wash on the way home! Construction is around all with two hotels scheduled and the ubiquitous villas and apartments. Alamos is so far untouched so go and play and make the most of its wonderful beauty and tranquility because one day sadly it will change.

Player numbers were even so it was decided a betterball pairs stableford would be ideal. The draw just did itself mainly by who arrived with who.The fairways were excellent whilst the greens were somewhat below there usual high standard after undergoing spiking the previous week. A good day had by all with scores to match!

1st: Robin Prescott (h/c: 14) & Michael Carr (h/c: 17) – 43pts

2nd : Annie Hallewell (h/c 20) & Siobhan O’Grady – 40pts

Nearest The Pin: Michael Carr

Manuel De Los Santos

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Manuel de los Santos is one of sport’s most inspirational figures. Growing up in the Dominican Republic, he played baseball from a young age and by 2003 was planning to turn professional. But a motorcycle accident changed his life forever when he lost his left leg above the knee.

Following this accident, he moved to France and on seeing the film, ‘The Legend of Bagger Vance’, he was inspired to take up golf. Now 26 years old, Manuel lives in Paris and plays to a handicap of just three, competing in high profile tournaments all around the world. His extraordinary golf swing has become instantly recognisable.

Peter Montgomery read about Manuel at the end of 2009 and had the idea of making a film about him. This short documentary portrait is the result.

Vale da Pinta Saturday 21st May – Weekly Competition

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The 8 times consecutive host of the European Seniors Tour Qualifying final, Vale da Pinta is rightly respected not just for its playability and challenging layout but for outstanding levels of beauty and enjoyment. Designed by the famous American golf course architect Ronald Fream and inaugurated in 1992 Vale de Pinta has earned its place as one of the best designed courses in Europe.

The Society had played it’s sister course (Gramacho) earlier this month on a charity golf day and Vale da Pinta was in equally fine condition with lush fairways and at times quick greens. A gentle breeze and bright sunshine was the order of the day.

The Society had negotiated very preferential terms to play in May so once again there was a good turnout. Newcomer Shane Hall returned a level par score of 36pts with a magnificent eagle on the 422mts Par 5 12th hole whilst Tommy Jensen’s 23pts on the back 9 was also worthy of note.

1st: Shane Hall (h/c 10) – 36pts

2nd: Tommy Jensen (h/c 18) – 35 pts

Nearest The Pin (15th): Shane Hall