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Alamos – Sunday 6th May – Weekly Competition

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It was November the last time we played Alamos so a return back was long overdue. After very changeable weather over the last few weeks it appears to have settled down to the conditions that we would normally expect of May even though a strong wind picked up on the day.

It was a Sunday game this time as the FA Cup in England took precedent on the Saturday. It didn’t detract from a band of ten golfers assembling to take on this picturesque and peaceful course at the foothills of the Monchique mountains. Fairways were excellent and even though the greens had been spiked in the week they ran extremely well. It has been awhile since the ‘girls’ took over the top spots so congratulations. It was Jet’s first time at Alamos ‘I loved the course and will be back’. The Society is planning to return this Summer with a trip up into the mountains for a piri -piri lunch afterwards. Watch out for the invitation!

1st: Jet Milford (h/c24): 36pts
2nd: Anne Campbell (h/c21): 34pts (b/6: 14)
3rd: Simon D Turner (h/c15): 34pts (b/6:11)

Nearest The Pin (16th): Simon D Turner

Benamor – Saturday, 12th May – Individual Stableford

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The game this week took the Society to the Eastern Algarve again, an area of natural beauty and a popular destination in search of those seeking a taste of ‘real’ Portugal. We last played here in November ’11.

The owners of Quinta de Benamor, the Martins Dias family, approached the late Sir Henry Cotton to make a concept design for an 18-hole course back in 1986. The final result is a delightful par 71 golf course of 5.500 metres (6.100 yards), with mountain views to the north and sea views to the south. Indigenous olive, cork, carob, fig and almond trees, many centuries old, feature prominently as does some strategically placed water features. It is a delightful course to play.

Summer has seemed to arrive quickly this week and a band of x20 players assembled in hot conditions for the weekly Individual Stableford competition. Once again the men played off the white tees today principally as it is a better course than the ‘yellow’ yet only 300 meters longer. The course was in great condition with lush fairways. Several of our players had never played here before and they were all impressed. The East Algarve has some great golf so do give it a try.

1st: Bob Guard (h/cap 14): 38pts

2nd: John Connaughton (h/cap 6): 36pts

3rd: David Exely (h/cap 19): 35pts (b/9: 14+21)

Nearest The Pin (12th) : Tony Mullen

Vila Sol – Sunday 29th April – Stableford Competition

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We once again teamed up with Vila Sol for their regular Sunday Stableford competition. High season at the moment so a green fee of just €40.00 and buggies at €30.00 is great value. The Championship (1-18) was selected today which is a challenging layout at anytime of the year.

The course was in great condition and much improved from when we had played it mid March. A good turnout today with a field of 44 players ensured a busy morning at the course and the weather held out for us after some ominous dark clouds passed over.

1st: Mike Green (h/c 23): 37pts
2nd: L. Nelson (h/c 25): 34pts
3rd: Manuel Oliveira (h/c 15): 34pts

Best Chez Carlos Society player:
David Bowles (h/cap 9): 32pts (6th)