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118 Players in 30 teams arrived to battle out the 16th running of the RBL event. The early weather forecast for the day was hot, and we were blessed with an almost perfect day for golf, slight breeze but mid 30 degrees. It was an early day, 07:30 registration and 08:30 Shotgun Start.
The teams were split into 2 divisions, one for WHS players and the other for Society handicaps. They all played a Texas Scramble, 4 drives each with 10% of combined handicaps in 4 player teams and 5 drives with 15% in 3 player teams. In the WHS Division the winners were The Jollies with 55.8, Meeting Point were Runners up with 57 and Tour Boys, third, 57.8.
In the Society Handicap Division the winners were Friendly Bar 2 with 54.1. Runners up were Friendly Bar 1, 58 and Third, Clarkes Bar 9 with 60.0.
The whole event was a great success raising €2200.00; this was split between the two charities, €1160 from entry fees, and the two lads on Hole 15 Challenge raised over €400 included in the total, also over €500 from the Raffle.
Many thanks are due to the following:
Joaquim Rocamora and his team at Vistabella Golf for allowing us to use the whole course for this event and also for his generous donations, yet again, the course was in excellent condition
Linea Direct sponsored the trophies and refreshments on hole 15. The Leader Newspaper for their continued support in publicising the event and taking photos of the winners.
Local businesses gave prizes for the raffle, and numerous other individuals, thank you again for your continued generosity. A big thank you to all the players, without you these events could not take place. It is encouraging to get this level of support and in these extreme temperatures.
Next Years’s event is already booked at Vistabella golf for Thursday June 27th so book early to reserve a place by phoning Bob Smith on 693 788 661. There will also be the event in August (El Plantio) and another in September (Vistabella).
