Pinhal Saturday 11th June – Weekly Competition

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It has been nearly a year since the Society last played Pinhal so a visit was long overdue. Remodelled several times since it opened it has now probably got one of the toughest starts in golf on the Algarve. It can sometimes favour you if they are operating a two tee start and that you begin off the 10th – this was not the case today; off the first for us!

Though the greens were on the slow side the course was in superb condition. Next week it closes as part of its summer maintenance schedule and the rough would benefit from a quick trim in places. Once again we played a better ball stableford with four teams battling it out beneath glorious weather. Refreshments and ‘nibbles’ were once again laid on at Parkies.

1st: Fred Holmes & Shane Hall: 39pts

Nearest The Pin: Shane Hall (again)

Laguna Saturday 4th June – Weekly Competition

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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

Alamos Saturday 28th May – Weekly Competition

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The Society last played Alamos on the 16th October and since then the new road has opened linking its entrance to the centre of the resort. Whilst not shorter it certainly is a less dustier affair and doesn’t require a visit to the car wash on the way home! Construction is around all with two hotels scheduled and the ubiquitous villas and apartments. Alamos is so far untouched so go and play and make the most of its wonderful beauty and tranquility because one day sadly it will change.

Player numbers were even so it was decided a betterball pairs stableford would be ideal. The draw just did itself mainly by who arrived with who.The fairways were excellent whilst the greens were somewhat below there usual high standard after undergoing spiking the previous week. A good day had by all with scores to match!

1st: Robin Prescott (h/c: 14) & Michael Carr (h/c: 17) – 43pts

2nd : Annie Hallewell (h/c 20) & Siobhan O’Grady – 40pts

Nearest The Pin: Michael Carr