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.
Irish Joke
Two Irish hunters got a pilot to fly them to Canada to hunt moose.
They managed to bag 6.
As they were loading the plane to return, the pilot said the plane could take only 4 moose.
The two lads objected strongly. ‘Last year we shot six. The pilot let us take them all and he had the same plane as yours.’
Reluctantly, the pilot gave in and all six were loaded.
However, even on full power, the little plane couldn’t handle the load and went down.
Somehow, surrounded by the moose bodies, Paddy and Mick survived the crash.
After climbing out of the wreckage, Paddy asked Mick, ‘Any idea where we are?’
Mick replied, ‘I think we’re pretty close to where we crashed last year.’
