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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

Old Course – 1st September 2012

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Hot on the heels of the success of the Summer event at Quinta Do Lago we returned back to the Old Course in Vilamoura – a favourite of many. There is a couple of weeks remaining before high season resumes and the cheaper rates disappear. Consequently we managed to raise an ensemble of 18 players for an Individual Stableford competition beneath blue skies and sunshine.

Ideal conditions once again and some great scores many of which were 30+ points. Special note must go to Chez Carlos member Derek Hughes who commented on his 45pts as being ‘the 3rd best round he has played.’ I think it was a day when it all went right for him and a hearty congratulation; occasionally they do happen. The Society will be reducing his handicap accordingly as it will be to Dean Chambers & Rob Heap.

1st: Derek Hughes (h/cap 11): 45pts
2nd: Dean Chambers (h/cap 15): 39pts (b/6: 17pts)
3rd: Rob Heap (h/cap 13): 39pts (b/6: 14pts)

Nearest The Pin
4th : Paul Beevers
15th : Dave Walshe