Twenty six members and one guest (11 year old son of one of our members) competed our 2nd. ‘Major’ of the season, the Claret Jug at La Finca Golf on 12th. May. The conditions for playing golf were good, except the wind, as it usually does, increased notably in the early afternoon.
As usual also the course was generally in good condition and the greens fast. Following the game we made the short journey back to the Lo Crispin Tavern, where we were supplied with Tapas and the day’s prizes distributed.
The prize for the best Guest score, including those playing for handicap, was won by the son of one of our members Graham Ellis, Jamie Ellis with a score of 27 pts. off 36. Although unable to win the Claret Jug, as he was playing as a guest of his dad Jamie achieved the best score of the day with 27 pts.off 36. He, like everyone else, played from the yellow tees.
1st. Place (and winner of the Claret Jug) – Barney Barningham 25 pts. off 23, 2nd.Place – Steve Price – 23 pts. off 16, 3rd. Place – Bill Croft – 20 pts. off 19 (on count back), 4th. Place – Steve King – 20 pts. off 11
N.T. P. on Par 3s – Hole 3 – Steve Price, Hole 6 – Steve King, Hole 13 – Ray Hampton, Hole 16 – Rod Pullen
The 2s ‘pot’ was shared by Ray Hampton and Omer Kouer.
Finally, the Free Game Draw was won by John Featherstone.
Our next game, an individual stableford and the Eclectic competition for 2021 is at Roda on 24th. May.
Steve Harrington (Handicap and Membership Secretary).
