Month: August 2017

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Rham excited by home debut at Valderrama

“I look forward to playing in front of the Spanish fans.”

“Valderrama is one of the best layouts I have ever played”.

“What is happening this season is past my wildest dreams”.

Jon Rham will make his first professional appearance on Spanish soil at the third edition of the Andalucía Valderrama Masters, hosted by the Sergio García Foundation and sponsored by the Autonomous Government of Andalusia, from October 19-22. Rham currently ranks 5th in the OWGR and in the FedEx Cup, and 3rd in the Race to Dubai in his impressive rookie season. He won the Farmers Insurance Open, his maiden PGA Tour title, in January. In July he earned his first European Tour victory by winning the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open by six strokes.

The Spanish rising talent (born in Barrika, Vizcaya 10/11/1994) is relishing his home debut. “I really look forward to playing in front of the Spanish fans. Right after the Irish Open I went to Valderrama to practice for October. I felt a big sense of anticipation as I teed up on the first hole. I wish to encourage everyone to come and support us and watch some great golf. If the public enjoys it, we will enjoy it.

“My first round at Valderrama was five years ago when I played the Sotogrande Cup with the Spanish national team. It was a different experience because my game has changed a lot since then. I remember playing in a gale.

“Valderrama is one of the best layouts I have ever played. It is visually attractive and wonderfully maintained. Golf courses don’t need to measure 10,000 yards to be challenging. I find Valderrama very exciting and a good test. You really have to think your way through and play all kinds of shots. Mistakes can be costly, so it keeps you on your toes.”

Jon was two when Valderrama staged the Ryder Cup; his father Edorta recalls how the 1997 showdown introduced golf to his family: “We are a group of friends from Bilbao who enjoy a lot of sports together, particularly skiing. Two of our gang were invited to the ’97 Ryder Cup. They had no idea of golf, but they returned home full of enthusiasm. Two years later, Eduardo Celles opened his golf academy in Bilbao and we all started taking lessons. My wife Ángela, and our sons Jon and Eriz took up golf in 2003.” 

The family became so addicted to golf that they took a week’s vacation every year to go to Valderrama for the Volvo Masters. Jon has vivid childhood memories of those tournaments where the trophies he collected on the course were the autographs of his idols.

“I remember my first visit with my father during the 2007 Volvo Masters. The first player we saw was Thomas Björn on the 7th. Then we went to the first to watch Poulter and Sergio tee off. We followed Poulter who played a great shot on the first. I went ahead of my dad and was lucky enough to see Justin Rose ace the 3rd, but my dad didn’t see it. We followed Poulter along the 4th and we waited for Colin Montgomerie on the 5th. The next thing I remember is the 17th, a great hole. You need a perfect drive to a tight fairway and then you are facing a daunting second – it reminds me slightly of the 15th at Augusta.

“On the 18 green I got my shirt signed by Nick Dougherty, Paul Casey and Miguel Ángel, but I don’t think he remembers. Harrington had won the Open Championship that year and I asked him for his cap but he couldn’t give it to me. I didn’t bring home any balls, hats nor gloves, only my shirt with six signatures on it. We went from there to the putting green and to the driving range to see some more golf.”

Ten years after collecting those autographs, Jon returns to Valderrama as one of the world’s top players. “In October I will be proud to play my first professional event in Spain. I look forward to playing the Andalucía Valderrama Masters in front of my home crowd and will do my best to give a good show.

“The boy that went to Valderrama in 2007 is still there, with the same dreams and the same ambition. I am extremely fortunate that my dreams are coming true, but this year feels more like a Steven Spielberg film – winning at Torrey Pines and again in Ireland the way I did doesn’t even happen in the wildest dreams.”

Edorta Rham shares the same feeling. “I never imagined that Jon would get so far so fast. You dream that your son will make it, but being realistic, we insisted that he should complete his studies. I only started to believe that the dream could come true in 2015, when he finished 5th at the Phoenix Open playing under an invite as the leading world amateur.

“All our family and friends will go to the Andalucía Valderrama Masters – we are looking forward to a great week.”

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Celts Golf Society Open Day

We celebrated our August Open Day last Saturday at La Serena.  The conditions as is the norm for this time of the year were extremely hot for golf with glorious sunshine and very high humidity.  As always, the clubhouse staff of Jean and Paul looked after all our needs and we were set for a great day of golf with a shot gun start at 9am.  A very special mention must go to Philip for all is hard work and to Alisdair for his assistance of the days event. 

In contrast to last months’ competition we had little or no delays on the course and Jean in the shop generated the results for us within 10 minutes.  Excellent work all round.

Our captain Alisdair McLean was at hand to present our monthly prizes and the lucky winners were as follows; in our Crystal events, we had week one winner, Kenny McGeehan 41, Susan Owens 39 and our Captain Alisdair McLean on 38.  Week 2 Peter Easby 41, David Mullet 40 and William Thomson 40.

Down to the results on the day; NTP’s were won by Darren Holden, Dave Cosson, Frank Wigley and Kenny dead eye dick scooped three on holes 9,10 and 15.. Our visitors prize was won by Alan Ewing with the best score of the day 32.   Category III, Kevin McBride 39, Thomas Farrell 39 and  David Locke 38. Category II,  David Cosson 40, Ian Sadler 37 and George Thomas 35.  Category I, Eddie Wall 35, Denis McCormack 31 and Gary Hall 30.  Second over-all went to Joseph Adam with 41 points and the overall winner on the day with 41 points Kenny McGeehan.  Congratulations to all the winners and to those who participated.  It was great to see so many members present for the prize giving.

We are playing a round of The International League in El Saler which has staged the Spanish Open.  It is ranked in the top 10 courses of Europe.  We have through the federation organised a bus to bring us to El Saler can you please contact me or your captain if you intend to use this free mode of transport. 

Once again thank you to Andres and Alberto for all their support in Valencia.  By the way the bus is free and the green fee at El Saler is, wait for it 25 euro.  If you would like information as to how you can participate in any of the competitions please use the contact details below?

We always welcome new members and guests and if you would like to play in one of our Open Days why not give me a call?  For further details on membership contact 615 466 398 or e-mail johnobrienalicante@gmail.com.

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Orba Warblers at Bonalba

Results for Wednesday September 23 – Bonalba – Stableford

A good day out at Bonalba for the Orba Warblers sponsored by Birthday Boy Michael Taylor – a good challenge ending with Michael again in 1st. place on the podium. One Division only with results as follows :

1st. – Michael Taylor ( Hcap. 17.9 ) with 38 pts.- now playing off 17-3. In 2nd. place Barbara Pollitt ( Hcap.23.7 ) with 36pts. and in 3rd. Chris Williamson ( Hcap.7.4 ) on c/b also with 36 pts.

Two NTP’s : Hole 8 – Fred Cooley and Hole 14 – Steve Smith. One 2’s recorded by Michael Taylor.  We had one guest Sean Lutt. There was no Football Card this week.Thank you for the sponsorship Michael !

Next week September 6 will be The Spectrum Cup at Alicante. First Tee 10:00am so please arrive by 9:15am for registration. Guests are welcome subject to space availability and Current Handicap certificate. To book, please contact Mike Taylor on mjt@stylepms.com or phone 639242896.

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Montgo’s George wins Campbell Lamonts stableford competition

On Friday 25th August, at a hot and sultry Oliva Nova, Montgo Golf Society played a stableford competition kindly sponsored by Campbell Lamont Golf. We were honoured to have Campbell join us for the day as well as special invitee Damian Sanchez, the Oliva Nova caddie master who will be leaving us at the end of the month for pastures new.

Both guests performed to a very high standard, with Campbell recording an excellent 36 points of his 3.8 handicap, and Damian an equally impressive 33 points off 2.  Unfortunately however these great scores were not enough to get amongst the prizes, as three wily old Montgo members took the spoils.

In first place, with a fine 38 points off 14.6, was George Braddick, pushing John Snellings 37 points off 9.8 in to second. In third place was another of our lower handicap players, Ed Wallace, with 37 points off 10, a score that will return his handicap to single figures. The two nearest the pin prizes also went to players with equally impressive shots. Shaun O’Gorman took the 3rd with a tee shot to just 1.96 mtrs, whilst Stella Fox took the 16th with a shot to 2 mtrs from the pin. There were no less than five 2’s on the day, scored by Campbell Lamont, Damian Sanchez, Stella Fox, Roy Jones, and Geoff Willcock. There was one final singles knockout result, with Stella Fox just losing out 2 and 1 to Sally Cottrell in a very tight match.

Following the prize giving the captain John Feek presented Damian with a farewell gift on behalf of the members, thanking him for his support of the society and wishing him well for the future.

Our next event is on the 8th September, when we will be playing a Texas Scramble at Oliva Nova sponsored by Michel and Liz Grin. Guests are welcome, subject to availability and a current handicap certificate, and should register by visiting the website and completing an online booking form

 

 

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Garcia to play in Hong Kong Open

Masters champion Sergio Garcia will make his first appearance at the UBS Hong Kong Open from November 23-26 in the opening event in the European Tour’s 2018 Race to Dubai.

The UBS Hong Kong Open is also one of the last few events remaining on the 2017 Asian Tour season and will play an important role in shaping the race for the prestigious Order of Merit crown.

Garcia made his Major-winning breakthrough in April this year when he defeated Justin Rose in a play-off at Augusta National to win the coveted Green Jacket. Garcia began his attempt to secure one of the most treasured prizes in golf 18 years ago which was finally achieved after 74 attempts.

A 13-time European Tour winner, the 37-year-old has also played a pivotal role in helping team Europe to six Ryder Cup victories between 1999 and 2017, one of which when he was vice-captain at Celtic Manor in 2010, is delighted to be making his debut in the UBS Hong Kong Open.

The Spaniard was the first person to applaud the tournament’s policy of free entry for all spectators on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 November.

“I have to say it’s a great idea to give free entry to the tournament for the first two days,” said Garcia. “We want to grow the game and introduce new people to golf so hopefully we can put on a great show for the fans and inspire some new golfers to take up the game.

“I know from speaking to a lot of players on Tour that the UBS Hong Kong Open is a great tournament and I can’t wait to play the Hong Kong Golf Club. I hear the course is a brilliant lay-out that requires a lot of shot-making and imagination which should suit me a lot if I can play well.”

With entry to the tournament on free of charge for the first two days, tournament organisers are hoping to break last year’s record crowd of 46,000 spectators at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling for the city’s longest-running sporting event, which is co-sanctioned between the European and Asian Tours as well as the Hong Kong Golf Association.

Australian Sam Brazel will defend his title against Garcia and a host of other star names which will be announced over the coming weeks.

Ms Amy Lo, Head of UBS Wealth Management Greater China and Country Head of UBS Hong Kong said: “UBS is delighted to once again extend its support to the UBS Hong Kong Open in 2017.

“We are also excited to welcome Sergio Garcia for the first time. He is the latest in the long list of world-class players to participate in this prestigious tournament over the past 59 years.

“I am confident that his appearance will boost public interest in the tournament.”

Dr Peter Lam, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), said: “We’re excited to see many of the world’s best golfers in action in Hong Kong again for the UBS Hong Kong Open, one of the world’s best-known international golf events. The HKTB has long been promoting Hong Kong’s diverse travel experiences, including sports and outdoors activities, to showcase the city’s vibrancy and dynamic appeal.  With the strong line-up this year, I’m sure the UBS Hong Kong Open will enrich the city’s event portfolio and offer visitors a thrilling tournament. The HKTB fully supports this longest-standing professional sporting event and will continue to stage and support more international sports events in Hong Kong to consolidate the city’s position as Asia’s events capital.”

Arnold Wong, Captain of the Hong Kong Golf Club, said: “To have the reigning Masters Champion coming to the Hong Kong Golf Club is a great honour and we hope that Sergio and all of the players in the UBS Hong Kong Open field have a fantastic week at Fanling. As always, we look forward to working with all of our partners to deliver another outstanding edition of this great event.”

Harald van Heel, President of the Hong Kong Golf Association, said: “We are once again delighted to be co-sanctioning our national open with our friends from the European and Asian Tours and we naturally welcome the decision to allow all spectators free entry to the tournament during the first two days. Initiatives like this are vital in attracting a new generation of golfers and golf fans to our sport and we hope to see thousands of people enjoying the UBS Hong Kong Open in November.”

The UBS Hong Kong Open is an accredited event celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The HKSAR Government and HKTB fully support the UBS HK Open.

To share the joy of the 20th Anniversary, the HKSAR Government is joining hands with different sectors to organise a wide variety of activities and events under the theme “Together, Progress, Opportunity”.  

For more details on 20th Anniversary events and activities, please visit: www.hksar20.gov.hk/eng

Photo credit Getty Images

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San Miguel Golf Society at Las Colinas. August 23rd, 2017.

Thirty-one members and 4 guests made their way to Las Colinas to play a stableford competition. The course was in good condition throughout, having improved from the last two visits.

Set up was mid-distance, long enough that those lower handicappers playing in Gold Category returned, as is often the case here, better overall scores than their counterparts in the other two divisions. Only Tony Sims broke par, with Steve Davis the only other member playing to their handicap or better.

However, Steve’s score, and with it the winning of the Silver division, proved well short of that required to defeat Steve Higgins, his adversary, in the 2nd semi-final in this year’s singles matchplay competition. Although garnering one less point, Steve H came through with a resounding 4&3 win and progresses to the final to face Jamie Rorison.

The day’s SMGS stableford competition results, by category and in reverse order, were the following:

Bronze Category: 4th Norman Padmore (32 on CB), 3rd Bella Philips (32 on CB), 2nd Keith Stevenson (33 on CB), and 1st Brian Butler with the same score of 33 points.

Silver Category: 4th Gordon Wilson 31, 3rd Hugh Reilly (32 on CB), 2nd Alan McDonald (32 on CB), and 1st Steve Davis with 36 points

Gold Category: 4th Mick Cook (33), 3rd Tony Smale (35 on CB), 2nd Steve Higgins (35 on CB), and 1st Tony Sims with 37 points.

Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to Mick Cook (holes 5 and 14), Tony Smale (7), Bella Philips (10) and Robin Eastman (17).

The Abacus was won by Peter Hudson

The Best Guest prize went to Gerry Conneybear (31)

Our thanks go to the staff at Las Colinas golf course for their contribution to an enjoyable day.

Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Captain Theo Boelhouwer a call on 694494824 to find out more about the society and its weekly golf get-togethers. Next week we will be at El Valle.

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T.M.G.S. @ Alenda Golf 23/8/17

With many of our members taking a summer break back in the UK or Scandinavia just 24 players made their way to Alenda.

The course was presented in great condition as some of the winning scores will show. It was noticed that yet again Alenda are making improvements, this time to many of the cart paths by re-routing them so as not to interfere with play.

With so few players the day was made shorter this was to the delight of some who MUST get home to the “better half” ASAP! All in all a very enjoyable day’s golf on a very enjoyable course.

Results; N.T.P.’s Hole 3 new member Mike Saunders, hole 5 Joe Dean, hole 13 our resident school teacher, now retired Derek Sullivan, hole 16 Nada. Derek along with Mike also managed to birdie their par 3’s to share the €21 contained in the 2’s pot. Silver category results; 3rd J. Hillier 33 pts. 2nd S. Twentyman 34 pts. 1st Merethe Mhyrvold 35 pts. Gold category results; 3rd G. Smith 33 pts. 2nd L. Jernberg 36 pts. 1st O. Rong 38 pts.

Photo: Gold category winners.

For further information about our forward looking Society please visit www.tmgs.org or follow us @TMGSGOLF or visit our Facebook page TMGSGOLF. The secretary will still take your call on 661 524 101

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2nd ‘Villa  De Mojácar’ Golf Tournament

The ‘II Torneo de Golf Villa de Mojácar’ was recently held at the Marina Golf Course at Marina de la Torre, when around fifty players enjoyed a day of play with spectacular Mediterranean views.

It was a Stableford competition, the most common in club tournaments, as it allows a freer game in which the golfer can “pick up” their ball when all their available strokes for the hole have been taken.

In the second category, established by the Royal Spanish Golf Federation and made up of players with a handicap over 18, the top two were Karyn Expósito and José Alonso Nistral, both from the Marina Mojácar Golf Club. 

Top in the first category, with handicaps between 0 and 18, were Jeónimo Tara de Miguel, from the Club de La Envía and Gustavo Penno Taboada, from Desert Springs Golf Club. The day’s Scratch trophy went to Rodriguez Gutierrez, from Madrid’s Lomas Golf Club.  As usual there were prizes for the longest drive and the nearest ball.

Councillor for Sports, Ana García, awarded trophies to the winners, along with the Manager of Marina Golf.  Ana thanked all the players for taking part in the second edition of the Villa de Mojácar Tournament, as well as inviting them to take up the challenge again next summer for which more new features are planned.

The day of tough competition ended in good spirits with Ana drawing the ever popular prize raffle, providing a bit of fun to close an intense day.

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Norris claims maiden victory in Fiji

Tournament: Fiji International
Race to Dubai: Tournament 33 of 47 events
Venue: Natadola Bay Golf Club
Prize fund: AS $1,500,000
Hashtag: #FijiIntl

Australian Jason Norris claimed his maiden European Tour title in style as a final-round 67 earned him a four-stroke victory at the Fiji International.

A brilliant birdie burst on the front nine put Norris in control and he carded two birdies and two bogeys after the turn to finish the week on 14 under par.

Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond came into the day eight shots off the lead, but produced a course-record 64 which featured an eagle and six birdies to finish at ten under par alongside Australian duo David McKenzie and James Marchesani

Peter Wilson, who was on course to take second place before a double bogey at the last saw him slip back to nine under, finished one shot further back alongside fellow Australians Daniel Pearce, Adam Bland and Wade Ormsby.

Norris began the day one shot behind overnight leader and European Tour regular Ormsby after posting a third-round 70 on Saturday. But he soon caught his compatriot at the summit, picking up a shot at the first to move to ten under par.

And Norris took the outright lead when he rolled in his tricky ten-foot birdie putt at the third to get to 11 under before making another gain at the next. Norris dropped his first shot of the day at the fifth but bounced back in style, reeling off three straight birdies from the seventh to reach 14 under and open up a four-shot lead.

After carding a bogey at the tenth, the 44 year old safely parred the next two holes before notching his seventh birdie of the day at the 13th. He made another bogey on the short 15th but responded with a birdie at the long 17th to head to the 18th tee with a commanding lead. He then tapped in his par putt at the last to secure the trophy.
Player quotes

Jason Norris:

“I think it was just our week, everything aligned and putts dropped and some good shots came, it was amazing.

“I said a couple of years ago when I was about to quit, that I didn’t want to give it away until I had won a big tournament because I know I can. I said to Ace, that’s it I am quitting now (laughs) but he told me not to get too ahead of myself.

“I just tried to stay switched on and not think about the future, things come into your head you try to block them out. I was really happy with our process today.

“I played that hole badly all week so to hole a good putt on the first for birdie settled things. I just stuck to one shot at a time but I putted really well on the front nine and that is what gave it to us.”

Jazz Janewattananond:

“I am just really happy to put up a good score. It’s always good to shoot a bogey-free round. I couldn’t make any putts in the first two days but I had been hitting the ball good all week. I managed to sink some putts today and yesterday and I guess that was the key.

“I putted well to make my move up the leaderboard yesterday so I was feeling confident coming to the final round. I holed almost every putt that I had today. I am really pleased with how I played today.

“It’s my first time in Fiji and I really enjoyed myself this week. It’s a great place to be. I made the halfway cut on the number and made a big move on the leaderboard in the last two rounds. I have no complaints.”
Round four scores
274 J Norris (Aus) 69 68 70 67,
278 J Janewattananond (Tha) 74 72 68 64, J Marchesani (Aus) 71 70 67 70, D McKenzie (Aus) 68 71 72 67,
279 A Bland (Aus) 68 71 75 65, D Pearce (Nzl) 66 71 73 69, P Wilson (Aus) 68 71 70 70, W Ormsby (Aus) 69 71 66 73,
280 J Felton (Aus) 71 71 72 66, G Paddison (Nzl) 73 69 71 67, S Vincent (Zim) 73 68 68 71,
281 A Price (Aus) 72 74 68 67, M Brown (Nzl) 75 71 69 66, J McLeod (Aus) 72 70 71 68, P Khongwatmai (Tha) 72 72 68 69,
282 J Geary (Nzl) 72 73 70 67, H Bateman (Nzl) 74 66 71 71, M Sim (Aus) 69 72 70 71, T Pilkadaris (Aus) 70 73 68 71,
283 S Leaney (Aus) 71 69 70 73, S Takeyasu (Jpn) 72 72 68 71, R Gangjee (Ind) 69 72 70 72, M Long (Nzl) 77 69 67 70,
284 S Sharma (Ind) 75 71 69 69, D Bransdon (Aus) 70 73 70 71, J Wang (Kor) 72 74 70 68, S Hend (Aus) 71 66 72 75, D Lawson (Aus) 72 72 72 68, R Fox (Nzl) 73 73 71 67,
285 A Blyth (Aus) 73 69 75 68, D Brandt-Richards (Aus) 69 74 68 74, T Sinnott (Aus) 70 72 72 71, D Papadatos (Aus) 72 71 72 70, D Fox (Aus) 74 70 71 70,
286 A Dodt (Aus) 71 71 73 71, M Stieger (Aus) 71 75 69 71, A Martin (Aus) 74 70 70 72, M Weir (Can) 72 71 69 74, C Gaunt (Aus) 70 70 73 73, D Jordan (Aus) 72 69 73 72,
287 A Hall (Aus) 70 72 72 73, T Macdonald (Aus) 70 73 74 70, N Green (Aus) 72 72 73 70, A Cabrera (Arg) 72 69 72 74, P Saksansin (Tha) 75 70 74 68, V Singh (Fij) 71 72 73 71,
288 J Nitties (Aus) 72 70 73 73, R Lee (Can) 70 74 74 70, M Guyatt (Aus) 72 73 71 72, S Lee (Fij) 78 66 73 71, B Campbell (Nzl) 67 79 74 68, J Scrivener (Aus) 70 71 72 75,
289 A Quayle (Aus) 70 76 72 71, D Valente (Aus) 67 75 77 70,
290 B Rumford (Aus) 73 72 69 76, J Kruger (RSA) 72 73 74 71, J Cabban (Aus) 75 70 72 73, H Chien-Yao (Tpe) 71 74 73 72,
291 M Giles (Aus) 73 71 73 74, T Chuayprakong (Tha) 72 72 74 73, C O’Reilly (Aus) 76 69 74 72, P Cooke (Aus) 71 72 71 77,
292 G Green (Mas) 68 69 73 82, D Nisbet (Aus) 74 71 74 73, C O’Toole (USA) 76 70 78 68,
293 K Muir (Nzl) 72 71 73 77,
294 S Dartnall (Aus) 74 72 69 79,
297 A Townsend (Aus) 75 69 77 76, T Hart (Aus) 75 71 79 72,
300 L Weber (Fra) 75 69 77 79, L Wilson (Aus) 73 73 75 79,

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Plaza Golf Society @ Villamartin in aid of the AECC (pink ladies

Our Chosen charity for this year is The AECC pink ladies, with 47 players enjoying the Villamartin course. Thanks to all making the effort to wear pink.

With 94€ in the 2’s pot and lots brining their A game, 9 winners collecting 8.50€ for each 2, well done to Jimmy Gray, Ron Temple, Colin Wilson, Cliff Smith, Phil Sully, Tony Smale, Callum Hitcham, and both Ben Chadwick and Nick Spicer for getting 2.

Nearest the pins were kindly sponsored by Andy Shaw which meant we could add to the money to charity. Hole 6, Phil de Lacy, Hole 9 Warren, hole 13 Callum Hitcham, hole 17 Ben Chadwick, all collecting 10€ bar tab.  As it was charity day, local businesses and Jimmy Gray sponsored par 5’s, well done to Andy MacDonald for winning Brandy, Ryan Luffman receiving Golf Balls, Warren Harris won the  Quesada Fish and Chip shop voucher, Troy Norris bar tab.

Last place was surprisingly high this week with a score of 24 collecting golf balls kindly sponsored by Nick Spicer, will help you get some practice in Rob Clackson!!! Best lady was Liz Sully receiving golf balls. All non winners were placed in a blind draw and well done to Gordy Brindley on winning a golf lesson.

Our Guests saw great scores with Ronald Luffman 3rd, cliff Smith 2nd with 39 points, Ryan Luffman 1st with a fantastic 41 points, all received wine and golf balls.

Our silver division saw some great scores with Andrew MacDonald 3rd place with 35 points, Liz Sully with a fantastic 39 points and Troy Norris with a staggering 43 points taking top spot in silver.

Our Gold division saw amazing scores with Callum Hitcham scoring a incredible 38 points from his 5 handicap, Nick Spicer with an impressive 41 points from his 12 handicap for 2nd spot and  with a handicap of 14  and with an unbelievable 45 points Colin Wilson took top spot. Just sharpening the scissors for those handicap cuts!!!!

We raised a fantastic 420€ for charity and we all had a fab day as usual.

Our next game takes us to La Finca, check out our website www.theplazagolfsociety.com or email us at theplazagolfsociety@gmail.com 

 

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