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Salgados, 30th September 2012

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Plenty of inspiration this week with the commencement of the 2012 Ryder Cup and it was for this reason that we played on the Sunday so as to return back and watch the singles competitions. An ensemble of 15players gathered under what were perfect conditions for golf. As many know Salgados is rather tricky when the coastal winds picks up.

The course was in great shape fairways and greens – the rough which was quite deep and punished at times a wayward shot.The course was quite in the morning thereby we were all able to get round in a reasonable time to return back to the Chez Carlos restaurant for a special buffet and what turned out to be an epic final day of play at Medinah Country Club – a memorable day indeed.Good scoring today and tight at the top with the girls taking the spotlight.

1st: Eve Koch (h/cap 18): 38pts
2nd: Kath Davies (h/cap 25): 37pts
3rd: Ian Humphries (h/cap 11): 36pts

Nearest The Pin:
12th: Kath Davies

Oceanico Millennium – Saturday, 15th September 2012

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A field of x20 ensured we had a large enough field to enjoy another betterball pairs stableford competition on this occasion at Oceanico Millennium. Sun and blue skies were once again the order of the day. Even with an adjustment to the handicaps of 7/8th there was still some mighty scoring and without this we would have witnessed scores beyond 50pts! A special warm welcome extended to Henning & Gudren Loehr for their first game with us and introduced by member Eve Koch – the international reach of the Society continues to expand!

Congratulations go to Lynda Dickson who in her own right shot a net 64 – we feel an reduction coming her way!

1st: Mike Dickson (h/cap 13) & Lynda Dickson (h/cap 32): 49pts
2nd: Annie Hallewell (h/cap 21) & Simon D Turner (h/cap 16): 45pts

Charity Golf Day – Pestana Gramacho – Friday, 7th September 2012

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This was the second Charity Golf Day the Society supported this Summer. This time it was for the Refugio dos Burros a donkey sanctuary established in 1991 located at Estombar in the western Algarve. They rescue and rehome numerous donkeys, dogs and cats and receive no government subsidies and depend totally on donations and sales from their charity shops (Lagoa, Carvoeiro, Ferragudo) and fund raising events. All forms of support is very much appreciated so do make contact if you feel as though you may be able to help – www.refugiodosburros.org.

The Algarve Golf Society submitted six pairs to a full field of over eighty players. Betterball pairs was the selected format off the Gramacho sloping rating. It’s an interesting and varied course with two green options on nine of the eighteen holes as it was formerly a nine hole course. The extension of the additional nine was overseen by Open Champion winner Nick Price.

A buffet lunch followed with raffle and auction all in aid to bolster revenue for the sanctuary. In total €2275.00 was raised and has been earmarked for new gates and fencing. It was a great day and all in aid of a worthy cause.

Society members shone on the day taking a well-earned 1st price with 48pts and Eve Koch a Nearest the Pin.

1st: Russ Brittain & Simon D Turner: 48pts
2nd: Phil Callaghan & Terry Simpson: 47pts
3rd: John & Paulette Usher: 45pts