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Pinheiros Altos – Saturday 21st April – Weekly Competition

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It was the turn to play the format of Pinheiros (Pines) and Sobreiros (Corks) with 24 players gathering midday beneath cloudy blue skies on the first tee at Pinheiros Altos. There was an ensemble of old and new members and guests playing today many of whose handicaps were mid-teens. A special welcome to Tracey McCall for his return back to the Society and Gary Findlay whom we haven’t seen for over two years.

It was a calm three holes before the wind made itself felt as we moved into the more exposed part of the course at hole 4. Special mention must go to David Bowles’ impressive eagle at the 435mts Par 5 6th hole (Pinheiros) and Simon Turner’s birdie at the 497mts Par 5 8th hole (Sobreiros). It was once again a great day of golf and we returned once again back to Parkies Bar for post game refreshment and nibbles.Thanks once again to Dell and his team for looking after us.

1st: Ian Emmerson (h/c16): 36pts (13+21)

2nd: Simon D Turner (h/c15): 31pts (15+16) b/6: 14pts

3rd: David Bowles (h/c 9): 31pts (15+16) b/6:11pts

4th: Russ Parkinson (h/c12): 31pts (18+13)

Nearest The Pin:
9th Pinherios: Carlos Ferreira

2nd Sobreiros: David Bowles

Oceanico Pinhal – Saturday 14th April. Weekly Competition

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It was high time to return back to Oceanico Pinhal especially with the Oceanico Easter Special green fee rates in force and buggies at just €15.00. A strong turn out of x24players meant we had to split the group into two groups – it worked well. Particular mention has to be made to the course which was in great condition especially when there was some criticism of its awhile ago. Some of the group had not played it for several years – we were all impressed.

Blustery and changeable conditions today but at least there is some shelter on this one compared to Laguna. It was a great days golf and we returned back to the spirtual home of the Society the Chez Carlos Bar & Restaurant which had reopened the last week.

1st: Peter McMahon (h/c19): 34pts (13+21)

2nd: Peter Vaughan (h/c12): 34pts (16+18)

3rd: Carlos Ferreira (h/c12): 31pts (16+15)

Nearest The Pin (8th): Peter Vaughan

Oceanico Old Course – Saturday 7th April. Weekly Competition

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The Oceanico Old Course is a favourite of many who have played it and as recently as January of this year was voted Portugal’s #1 course in Today’s Golfer Travel Awards .The vote was carried out by readers of the UK’s most read golf publication, with it emerging a convincing winner with an impressive 31% of the nominations. The roll of honour also saw Portugal’s Algarve coast named the ‘best-value’ golfing destination in continental Europe with 32% of the vote – praise indeed.

Plenty of inspiration abound this week as many of us watched the Masters at Augusta and come the day the recent week of inclement weather had subsided to blue skies and sun once again. Tees and fairways were excellent – the recent rains had done them good, however, the greens were on the slower side than normal though generally true. It was pleasure to return back to this magnificent course and we look forward to our return this summer.

1st: Fraser Graham (h/c10): 37pts (17+20)

2nd: Simon D Turner (h/c 15): 34pts (20+14)

3rd: Peter Vaughan (h/c12): 33pts (16+17)

Nearest The Pin (15th): Fraser Graham