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Quinta do Lago South – Sunday, 26th August 2012

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Our first Summer Event was always likely to be popular after all we were to play one of the finest courses in the Algarve at a very special price followed by a BBQ back at our base in Vilamoura. We gathered mid-morning at the QDL driving range for a brief presentation at the new Paul McGinley Fitting Centre. State of the art video equipment and swing analysis with professional assistant ensures your new clubs are tailor made. It is well worth a visit.

Quinta Do Lago South has hosted the Portuguese Open eight times. In 1989, Colin Montgomerie won his first European Tour event here by an impressive 11 strokes, set a course record of 63 and a Tour record of 24 under par. The course is laid out on beautiful undulating terrain with shady umbrella pines and a few man-made lakes that attract many aquatic bird species. The signature hole is the scenic par-3 15th (160mts) with a long carry over a lake to the green set amongst pine trees. Warren Griffiths took the honours of nearest the pin here after hitting his shot to within a metre and securing a birdie. Special mention must also go to Paul Beevers taking the Longest Drive with a mighty 283mts on the fabulous 17th hole – awesome.

The course was in fine condition which is something that you always come to expect from Quinta. Sun and blue skies were the order of the day though a coastal breeze helped from the temperature from soaring – perfect.

Multiple prizes today with four nearest the pin competitions, Gross Score, net Stableford and a Team Stableford. Special thanks are extended to our sponsors that include in no particular order Onyria Palmares, Vale Do Lobo, Monte Rei, Pestana Group, Boavista Golfe, Morgado / Alamos Golfe, Catmandoo Clothing, Chez Carlos Restaurant & Bar, Professional Golfer Monia Bernardo and Chez Carlos member Chris Milford.

Afterwards it was an optional return back to The Chez Carlos Restaurant & Bar for a specially prepared BBQ that included suckling pig, wild boar and octopus salad. Our thanks are extended to Fillipe and his team for looking after us so well and to all those that took part throughout the day. It was a great event and one which we are sure to repeat.

Best Gross – (Par 72)
1st: Martin Firth 75
2nd: Derek Hughes 81

Net Stableford
1st: Martin Lewis 37pts (19+18)
2nd: Eve Koch 35pts (18+17)
3rd: Paul Jackson 35pts (20+15)
4th: Dave Willis 34pts (17+17)

Best Aggregate:
1st: Peter Vaughan, Paul Jackson, Paul Beevers, Warren Griffiths: 128pts

Longest Drive: Paul Beevers

Nearest the Pin:
4th: Steve Whipps
7th: Ladies: Annie Densham. Gents: Martin Lewis
11th: Graham Newman
15th: Warren Griffiths

Oceânico Millennium – Saturday, 11th August 2012 – Weekly Competition

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Today’s event was switched to Millennium as reports indicated Pinhal was not in the best of condition. It was one of the hottest days of the year with temperatures soaring into the mid 40’s. Nevertheless fourteen players were keen to take on the course under the blazing sun. It was also an opportunity to try out the new Chez Carlos Catmandoo polo shirts. They performed admirably and look great too!

The course was presented very well with some tight front pin positions. It was a day of strong scoring with 10 of the 14 players scoring in the 30’s. Good performances on the back nine though this is probably the easier of the two. Afterwards it was back to Parkies Bar for some well earned liquid refreshments and chicken n’ ribs.

1st: Anne Campbell (h/cap 21): 38pts (b/9:23pts)
2nd: Eve Koch (h/cap 19): 38pts (b/9:22pts)
3rd : Chris Cooper (h/cap 5): 35pts (b/9: 18pts)

Nearest The Pin
15th: Simon D Turner

Oceânico Faldo – Saturday, 4th August 2012 – Weekly Competition

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It was high time the Algarve Golf Society returned back to the impressive Faldo course at Amendoeira. With a low season rate, and member Christer Bergquist membership allowing him to sign in guests, we were able to play one of the best courses in the Algarve for a very attractive green fee including buggies – our thanks to Christer.

This is a course that never lets you off the hook. There is not one shot where you just play it without thinking it through and the consequences of a bad one. Sir Nick Faldo wanted to create a course that was a challenge and where the tee shots have risk and reward – well he certainly succeeded. By the time you walk off the 18th green you know you’ve been in a battle – no walk in the park here.

Geographically it is two different nines – one along the flat plain and the second a rise up the hill to the back of the course with northwards views towards to the Monchique mountains and over its sister course O’Connor Jnr. It is form here that you appreciate the full scale of this resort.

The World Kid’s Championship was held two weeks previous and consequently the course was in fine condition and the vast bunkers were in their resplendent glory. Thanks are extended to Fraser Graham for his support over the last few weeks, aided by his son Stuart, and his generous gift of some of the prizes for this event.

1st: Fraser Graham (h/cap 8): 31pts
2nd: Christer Bergquist (h/cap 14): 30pts

Nearest The Pin:
11th : Uncontested
17th: Christer Bergquist