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Salgados – Saturday 21st Jan’12. Weekly Competition

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A short trip for us this week as the Society gathered once again under blue skies and sunshine at Salgados near Albufeira. It was yet another good turnout aided by a handful of newcomers to the Society that brought the total up to 22 players with a good representation of ladies this week.

The course was relatively quiet and were able to tee off ahead of our scheduled 12:32 slot – we were all round easily in the daylight. Given the dry spell we are experiencing here in Portugal the course looked good on arrival and played well with quick smooth greens. Winter rules were in force.

Congratulations to Aju Guest as this was her first formal golf competition and for posting 23pts. Once again we met back to a busy Parkies Bar in Vilamoura for nibbles and refreshments,

1st: John Savage (h/c23): 37pts

2nd: Pat Horkan (h/c8): 35pts (c/b 9:20pts)

3rd: Richard Horsepool (h/c10): 35pts (c/b 9:17pts)

4th: Mary Strutt (h/c16): 34pts (c/b: 21pts)

Ladies Nearest The Pin (12th): Anne Savage

Gents Nearest The Pin (12th): Sean Sweeney

Vale Do Lobo Ocean – Saturday 14th Jan ’12. Weekly Competition

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As we all know the English like to talk about the weather but it is justified to mention it in this report. December had simply been fabulous with dry sunny conditions throughout whilst January has continued a similiar theme. Consequently many courses are now having to irrigate at a time normally when the sprinkler systems are run at a mininum and as they depend on mother nature to do the rest.

It was a great start to 2012 with 26 players keen to take on the spectacular Vale Do Lobo Ocean course beneath clear blue skies. We availed ourselves of the twilight rate and got preferential early tee times – the group easily got round in daylight. The course was in fine condition and presented a tough challenge and this was reflected in the overall scores many of which were sub 25pts.

Tough ‘Nearest The Pin’ selection today – the tricky elevated green of the 135mts 13th hole.

A couple of the members were seen talking to golf architect Rocky Roquemore in the VDL clubhouse that morning. Famed for many a masterpiece that incudes San Lorenzo, Quinta Da Ria, Quinta Da Cima and Golden Eagle and Belas in just Portugal alone. He was responsible for the remodelling of the Ocean course after the original blueprint laid down by Sir Henry Cotton.

We assembled back at Parkies as usual for post drinks refreshment and nibbles – our thanks once again to Dell & his team.

Troia Golf Course – Costa Azul Golf Trip – Lisbon

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Event: Costa Azul Golf Trip – Lisbon
Date: 27th January to 28 January 2012

2 rounds of golf:
Troia Course – 27/01 @ 11.00am
Quinta do Peru – 28/01 @ 12.10pm

Hotel:
Hotel Sana Sesimbra 4* – Sesimbra – Bed & Breakfast basis

Price per person in Sana Sesimbra Hotel – sharing twin + 2 Rounds of Golf : 115.00€
Price per person in Sana Sesimbra Hotel – single room + 2 Rounds of Golf: 137.00€

Extras: Sweeps, drinks and meals, travel costs.

Here is a golden opportunity to experience golf in the fabulous Costa Azul region south Lisbon. The Society has booked Troia which
is currently ranked 32 in Continental Europe and has the record that Sam Torrance was the only play to beat Par to win the 1983 Portuguese Open.
Recently Thomas Levet described it as the ‘toughest course in Europe’. A Robert Trent Jones Snr masterpiece and has, in his great words,
one of the best par 3’s he has ever designed. Troia is no place to be macho.

Quinta do Peru holds 92nd spot and meanders through 300 acres of pine forest, with the Arrabida Mountain range as its backdrop. Classic
Rocky Roquemore course with huge American style bunkers and expansive water hazards. This is a hidden gem that with unspoilt scenery and has
featured on the European Challenge Tour. Watch out for the lamas in the nearby park!

It is envisaged we shall travel up in a mini bus so that tolls and petrol can be shared. This will be arranged nearer the time.

Please note places are strictly limited and offered on a first come first served basis.