On 24th November 32 members and 2 guests competed in the fourth and final ‘Major’ of the year, the Nominated Pairs, in two person teams with a stableford format. Even in benign conditions the La Finca course presents a difficult challenge for the average Society golfer, with its long par fours.
Add in the fact that most of the yellow tees were not very far forward from the white tees and blustery winds on many of the holes, made for a very challenging test. This was undoubtedly reflected in the very modest day’s scores.
We returned to the Lo Crispin Tavern, as usual where welcome Tapas was served by the friendly staff and tales of the putts narrowly missed etc. were told.
Nominated Pairs
1st. Place – Richard Brady and Steve Price – 35 pts.
2nd. Place – Andy Quinn and Ian Stuart – 32 pts.
3rd. Place – Harry Wilcock and Ray Moles – 31 pts.
N.T. P. on Par 3s
Hole 3 – Derrick (guest)
Hole 6 – Graham Ellis
Hole 13 – Graham Ellis
Hole 16 – Padraig O’Brien
Padraig O’Brien converted his nearest the pin shot on Hole 17 with a 2 and so claimed the 2s Pot, as nobody else could manage a 2.
Finally, The Free Game Draw was won by Harry Wilcock.
The penultimate game of the year will be the final individual stableford competition and last of the eclectic games, at Roda Golf. on 8th. December.
Steve Harrington. (Membership and Handicap Secretary)
