Vale do Lobo Ocean, 27th October 2012

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A selection of twelve players took on the infamous Vale do Lobo Ocean course today. A quick survey indicated the majority had never played it before as it was simply too expensive when they had wished to play. The Society accessed the twilight rate but at a far favourable time than the normal public. We were assured to get round easily in the daylight. All enjoyed it and views are arguably better than its sister course the Royal. It was in fair condition taking into consideration the recent rains here in the Algarve.

Jim Kearney commented ‘I have never played here before. Now I can tick this one off. A wonderful layout’. Great performance from frequent attender Rod Jones.

1st: Rod Jones (h/cap 6): 40pts

2nd: David Hewson (h/cap13): 33pts

Nearest The Pin:
17th: David Bowles

Quinta do Vale Golf Resort, 20th October 2012

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It was more luck than judgement that we chose Quinta Do Vale this week. With the central Algarve still busy with residue golfers here for the Portugal Masters it would have been near impossible to increase the tee times to the numbers that we required. In the end we had x24 players many of whom had never played the Sevy Ballesteros designed course. A combination of six Par 3’s, six Par 4’s and six Par 5’s that look out over the Guadiana River to Spain it is well worth a visit especially if you nip over the border and fill the car up with fuel which is much cheaper either that and/or buy some nice Rioja!

Blue skies greeted us after a week of indifferent weather. It was a return back to the individual format with two nearest the pins and everybody had the option of a complimentary buggy. A great deal on offer today through the Society considering it is high season. Few scores made it into the thirties which indicated how hard many found this course.

Once again we headed back to Parkies Bar for some nibbles and refreshments – our thanks to Dell and his team.

1st: Pat Quinlan (h/cap 7): 33pts
2nd: Helena Burke (h/cap 19): 32pts (b/6:10)
3rd: Jim Kearney (h/cap 17): 32pts (b/6:9)

Nearest The Pin:
9th: JJ Burke
16th: Lynda Dickson

Salgados, 30th September 2012

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Plenty of inspiration this week with the commencement of the 2012 Ryder Cup and it was for this reason that we played on the Sunday so as to return back and watch the singles competitions. An ensemble of 15players gathered under what were perfect conditions for golf. As many know Salgados is rather tricky when the coastal winds picks up.

The course was in great shape fairways and greens – the rough which was quite deep and punished at times a wayward shot.The course was quite in the morning thereby we were all able to get round in a reasonable time to return back to the Chez Carlos restaurant for a special buffet and what turned out to be an epic final day of play at Medinah Country Club – a memorable day indeed.Good scoring today and tight at the top with the girls taking the spotlight.

1st: Eve Koch (h/cap 18): 38pts
2nd: Kath Davies (h/cap 25): 37pts
3rd: Ian Humphries (h/cap 11): 36pts

Nearest The Pin:
12th: Kath Davies