The Algarve Golf Society last played Alamos earlier this year and then we promised to return back and play the sister course Morgado Do Reguengo and to eat locally afterwards. ”The Monchiqué Experience” as it was termed is the Society’s attempt to embrace some Portuguese culinary culture into our golf days and to give folk a flavour of what the Algarve can offer the visitor and resident.
Morgado consists of two different nines holes – one flat the other undulating with impressive views north to the Monchiqué mountains. It is a walkable course but with the recent high temperatures most of us elected to take a buggy. A total of x16 players meant we were able to play a pairs betterball stableford once again and the draw was completed in advance of our arrival at the course. A quick practice on the range and we were off for a 1pm start. The course was in good condition considering what little rain we have had recently though some bunkers were under GUR.
It was a swift turn round as the majority of us headed off to the hills to the pre-booked restaurant. It was chosen essentially for its magnificent coastal views but also came with an extensive menu, charcoal BBQ grill food and great service. It was piri-piri chicken for all us apart from Carlos! It was guest player Noel Magill’s second game with the Society playing off a very useful 7 handicap ”its been a great day with good company and I hope to be back”.
Finally a big thanks to Eve for her behind the scenes work to ensure the ‘Experience’ was a great success. Watch out for the next one!
Winners:
Fred Holmes & Carlos Ferriera: 47pts
Runners-Up:
Noel Magill & Robin Prescott: 44pts
Nearest The Pin:
Hole 11th: Fred Holmes
Hole 17th: Noel Magill
