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This Saturday saw the Society support an organised charity golf day hosted by Boavista GC in aid of two local charities. Often these events are very good value, well organised and appeal to our philanthropic nature.

Its promotion started several months ago and by time of the event it was well over-subscribed with a reserve list. The Society had blocked off several tee times in advance so were assured of a game regardless. Format on this occasion was a betterball pairs stableford full handicap played off the yellow slope rating.

Right from the start you sensed it was a well organised day with names and times on buggies in correct order to be escorted out to the course ready for a shotgun start. Marshalls with clipboards were on hand assisting arrivals.

The course was presented beautifully with a selection of rather tight pin positions. Midway round at the free refreshment bar it was agreed that a mid forties score had to be achieved to be mentioned in dispatches – we were right.

Afterwards was a superb BBQ incl wine, entertainment and live auction for just €50.00 – great value indeed.

Congratulations to Captain Roger Blay and his team on a successful day and to Boavista Golf Club – always worth the trip.

Results:
1st: Steve Collingwood & Jamie Dias – 45pts
2nd: Ian & Janice Galloway – 44pts
3rd: Tom & Jennie Howe – 43pts

Nearest The Pin – Men 15th: Gilbert Wier Jnr
Nearest The Pin – Ladies 11th: Jan Gambling

Best Society score: Shane Hall & Carlos Ferreira: 39pts

Oceanico Victoria Golf Course does not really get much cheaper than €80.00 which includes a buggy so realistically if we are to play this course it will be in low season period (now). Actually in July & August it drops a further €5.00. Hosting the Portuguese Masters has given it massive exposure and is on many people’s list to play if they have not done so by now, hence another reason to play here.

The course, like the weather, did not disappoint. A handful of greens had been treated as part of its summer maintenance programme. Fairways and tees were excellent and the rough, if you could find your ball, helped wreck a good score.

Individual Stableford was the format this week; a departure from the recent team games. Peter Densham was in fine form playing in his words ‘one of his lucky courses’. 21pts the first nine set him up for a game winning 38pts. Robin’s steady 15 & 16pts coasted him to second place. The remaining scores settled in and around the mid twenties. Another good day.

1st: Peter Densham (h/c 15) – 38pts

2nd: Robin Prescott (h/c 14 – 31pts

Nearest The Pin (8th): Fred Holmes