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Vale do Lobo Ocean, 27th October 2012

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A selection of twelve players took on the infamous Vale do Lobo Ocean course today. A quick survey indicated the majority had never played it before as it was simply too expensive when they had wished to play. The Society accessed the twilight rate but at a far favourable time than the normal public. We were assured to get round easily in the daylight. All enjoyed it and views are arguably better than its sister course the Royal. It was in fair condition taking into consideration the recent rains here in the Algarve.

Jim Kearney commented ‘I have never played here before. Now I can tick this one off. A wonderful layout’. Great performance from frequent attender Rod Jones.

1st: Rod Jones (h/cap 6): 40pts

2nd: David Hewson (h/cap13): 33pts

Nearest The Pin:
17th: David Bowles

Quinta do Vale Golf Resort, 20th October 2012

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It was more luck than judgement that we chose Quinta Do Vale this week. With the central Algarve still busy with residue golfers here for the Portugal Masters it would have been near impossible to increase the tee times to the numbers that we required. In the end we had x24 players many of whom had never played the Sevy Ballesteros designed course. A combination of six Par 3’s, six Par 4’s and six Par 5’s that look out over the Guadiana River to Spain it is well worth a visit especially if you nip over the border and fill the car up with fuel which is much cheaper either that and/or buy some nice Rioja!

Blue skies greeted us after a week of indifferent weather. It was a return back to the individual format with two nearest the pins and everybody had the option of a complimentary buggy. A great deal on offer today through the Society considering it is high season. Few scores made it into the thirties which indicated how hard many found this course.

Once again we headed back to Parkies Bar for some nibbles and refreshments – our thanks to Dell and his team.

1st: Pat Quinlan (h/cap 7): 33pts
2nd: Helena Burke (h/cap 19): 32pts (b/6:10)
3rd: Jim Kearney (h/cap 17): 32pts (b/6:9)

Nearest The Pin:
9th: JJ Burke
16th: Lynda Dickson

Pinheiros Altos, 6th October 2012

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It is lead into the Portugal Masters consequently we had another strong turnout to our event at Pinheiros Altos this week. Corks & Olives format today with the infamous island hole on the back nine – always worthy of a nearest the pin competition. Another perfect day for golf with sun, blue skies and a gentle breeze which made it more surprising that only a few players broke 30pts with a three way contention to win on only 31 pts.

There was a welcome back to Bob Guard for the winter with us as well as Jim Kearney and his wife Deirdre. As members they were eager to collect their new Chez Carlos GS polo shirts.

Thanks again to Dell and his team for laying on a great spread afterwards at Parkies. We look forward to Vila Sol next Saturday which already is oversubscribed!

1st: Phil Eatock (h/cap 21): 31pts (13+18)
2nd: Robin Prescott (h/cap 12): 31pts (15+16)
3rd: Jim Kearney (h/cap 17): 31pts (20+11)

Nearest The Pin:
5th: Simon D Turner
17th: Norman Davies