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Another summer day in the Algarve!
We have to thank Pestana’s management for the excellent offer made to Chez Carlos Golf Society through Tee Times Golf Agency, at Pestana Vale da Pinta.
The course was in excellent condition, apart from one or two wet bunkers. It was very pleasant to see our member Robin Prescott, who brought 3 friends along with him, that enabled not just the usual individual stableford but also a joint team score 4 ball against 4 ball for the drinks. Coincidentally we finished with a draw both teams with 138 points, leading to some comments such as putt failures of 20 cm, etc. etc.
On individual scoring, we had in 1st place the guest, William McGivern with 41 points, in 2nd place Jeff Seymour with 38 points, who also won the nearest-to-pin on the 5th hole, and in 3rd place without a prize, Sinclair Armett and Robin Prescott, both with 35 points.
Back at the clubhouse, the usual chips with curry sauce and some pints made our day exceptional, although we regret the absence of Jeff Seymour, who had gone support his partner and one of our members, Alison in Faro hospital, who we all wish a speedy recovery.
Next week there is another good offer for the Golf Society, this time at Quinta do Vale GC, the Ballesteros’ designed course, on Saturday, 7th November at 12:09 tee off, members 35€ and guests 45€.
Hope to see you all there.

On a beautiful October sunny day, with hardly any wind, the Golf Society played on the East side of the Algarve – Castro Marim Golf Course.
We all took advantage of the excellent offer on the buggies, as the course is quite Hilly/rough/bumpy, so it was just handy.
The Castro Marim course has 27 holes and we played the new 9 holes – the Grouse route – and the old backnine, now called – Atlantic route – wich ends with a good par 5, where the players can be seen from the clubhouse balcony.
Will remain for history the 1st and 2nd places, both with 33 points, Carlos Ferreira and guest Linda Dixon.
Back to the clubhouse, we welcomed our new member Jim Drover, who decided to subscribe the Society membership on that day. Jim is a long time friend of Sinclair Armet and very familiar with all of us at Chez Carlos Golf Society.
Next week we will be playing Vale da Pinta golf course, with a fantastic offer for our members and guests.

Is Pancho Villa back in town?
Morgado Golf Course, was in excellent condition, and provided another wonderful day of golf.
It was very nice to have the company of friends, like Roy Sallis, Sinclair Armet, Jim Russell, Tom Taylor, Jim Drover, Heather Ward ,Irene Roysalles and Alan Thearle, just to mention a few.
We teed off at 13:30 with a cheerful group of players, and it seemed like that the high scoring of the previous week inspired some players for this week.
Our member Chris Norman, maybe being inspired by his new lady, achieved an outstanding result of 48 stableford points. Knowing Chris, and having played golf with him for over 6 years, we rarely saw him exceeding 36 points, and that was the main reason for not hanging him at the club house. Hopefully on his return from Thailand, he will keep his inspiration, as he will be loosing 4 shots the next time he plays Chez Carlos Golf Society.
Tracey McCall, with 41 points ‘worked hard in the week’ and Carlos Ferreira, playing with is new handicap of 11 , with 38 points holding the 3rd place, were equally inspired.
Tony Sestito won the nearest-the-pin on the 17th hole measuring 145 mt.
Next week we will be playing Alamos at 09:50, again with the same price as Morgado. We would like to remind you all that the reservations made for 1 member + 1 guest are available on www.algarve-golfsociety.com at a special price. Login and Password are essential.