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June brings with it the start of lower prices and special deals from golf courses often with buggy included; quite a necessity when the summer temperatures arrive. Today was one such deal the Society took advantage of and so did its members.

‘Millionaires golf’ is often not a term associated too often with Laguna but it was the order on this day. Ideal conditions and only a handful of players on the course – perfect. It was decided to have a x3 ‘man’ team event with two scores to count out of the three, a great format for team bonding, and of course the obligatory Nearest The Pin on the 17th.

A good day had by all with post drinks refreshments once again at Parkies Bar.

1st: Shane Hall, Annie Hallewell, Simon D Turner: 63pts

Nearest The Pin: Shane Hall

The 8 times consecutive host of the European Seniors Tour Qualifying final, Vale da Pinta is rightly respected not just for its playability and challenging layout but for outstanding levels of beauty and enjoyment. Designed by the famous American golf course architect Ronald Fream and inaugurated in 1992 Vale de Pinta has earned its place as one of the best designed courses in Europe.

The Society had played it’s sister course (Gramacho) earlier this month on a charity golf day and Vale da Pinta was in equally fine condition with lush fairways and at times quick greens. A gentle breeze and bright sunshine was the order of the day.

The Society had negotiated very preferential terms to play in May so once again there was a good turnout. Newcomer Shane Hall returned a level par score of 36pts with a magnificent eagle on the 422mts Par 5 12th hole whilst Tommy Jensen’s 23pts on the back 9 was also worthy of note.

1st: Shane Hall (h/c 10) – 36pts

2nd: Tommy Jensen (h/c 18) – 35 pts

Nearest The Pin (15th): Shane Hall

This week saw the Society take part in a Charity Golf Day organised by the All Saints Church at the Pestana Gramacho Golf Course. Format was a Betterball Stableford pairs off full handicap and included a Nearest the Pin and Straightest Drive competition. A field of 80 players took part on the day of which the Society put forward 14 names raising more than €2,000 for the Charity.

Weather on the day could not have been any better with tee off time commencing at 08:00 till 12:00. The course was in glorious condition and was set up in a way to encourage high scoring with some of the yellow tees in a very forward positions.

Gramacho has a wonderful finishing hole with the clubhouse perched close to the green and so was a great vantage spot to view from whilst enjoying the buffet lunch. A raffle and prize presentation finished a most enjoyable day of golf.

1st: John Baker-Malpass & Martin Sutton – 49pts
2nd: Nuno Ferreira & Brendan de Beer – 47pts
3rd: Simon D Turner & Russell Brittain – 47pts
4th: Graham Parker & Tommy Jensen – 46pts
Nearest The Pin: Ulla Bischoff
Straightest Drive: Mike Thomas