A field of 25 players, including Johnny Halls Geordie Army, turned out in ideal golfing weather to apply their skills on the testing Alamos GC.
After the past weather, the course was in very good condition, although the normally fast greens were true, but slower than normal, which possibly helped several players who had not played there before.
The Members match against JHGA, with all scores to count, went down to the wire, with the guests winning by 3 points overall and enjoying the spoils of victory later at the Clubhouse.
The overall Competition provided some excellent scoring with 38 pts taking 3rd to 6th positions, the back nine countback deciding the placings of Craig Murray, Johnny Hall, Pam Williams and Michael Dickson in order of merit.
The 2 nearest the pins on the 3rd and 16th were won by John ( The Bullet ) Collingwood and Alison Seymour.
But in a class of their own the 1st and 2nd prizes were won with a more than creditable 41 points each, with Linda Dickson edging out Tony Sestito on the back nine countback, super scoring and well played, but both now expect the reduction of handicap, that will be forthcoming.
It was nice to see the Clubhouse buzzing afterwards, and we all enjoyed the company and wit of Johnny ( Dick Turpin ) Halls Geordie Army, who are always more than our welcome guests, ‘ Haway the Lads’.
This coming Saturday, 3rd April, the Society Competiton will be held at Millennium GC with a first tee off time of 12:50, please book your tee time in the normal way, see you there, if not before.
Tournaments
Tee Times Golf Tournaments – All golf tournaments and golf solidarity events.
Carnival Tournament at Castro Marim
The Golf Society was invited to the Carnival Tournament at Castro Marim, by the association of the Guadiana, where all the players had an excellent offer for : green-fee, buggy and lunch.
Even though it rained all week, we had a dry but cold golfing day.
Although some parts of the fairways were quite wet we played according to winter rules. However, the greens were in great condition, surprisingly fast for the weather conditions we have had over the last few weeks.
António Cavaco, Castro Marim director, and some of the guests took part in our sweep.
The results were not very impressive, maybe due to the cold weather. António Cavaco won, with 35 points, Dave Duerden came in second, with 31 points and Carlos Ferreira in third place, with 30 points.
António Cavaco also won the nearest-the-pin played on the old 17th hole, which he failed to birdie, from 2m.
For lunch we had starters of an excellent vegetable soup, followed by roast chicken, and fruit pie. Complimented with good white and red wines.
The ladies received polo shirts and António Cavaco also give away ball markers for all players.
It was an exceptional Saturday with great company.
Old Course – Weekly Competition
Although it’s been raining for an unusual long period of time here in Algarve, we were fortunate having some sunshine and to play without rain.
It’s always a pleasure and a privilege to play on the Old Course, which still remains one of the best courses in Portugal.
We welcomed the new member Dave Hiwson and pleased to see long time members visiting the Algarve, Donald Adams and Charles Bradley.
The nearest-to-pin was on hole 4 and Jeff Seymour did the best shot.
Charles Bradley, playing for the last time with handicap 12 on the society, had a card with 38 points including 3 blobs. Jeff Seymour came in second place with a honest 35 points.
Being the first tournament of the year, Ann Moore was entitled to an award for the best score for ladies.
Back to the clubhouse at Chez Carlos restaurant, Filipe presented us with a selection of salads and appetizers that delighted everyone and he still do two drinks for the price of one.
