Given how the virus continues to ravage the country, it was a remarkably healthy turnout of 36 members and 3 guests who made the short trip to La Finca. As always, the course was in impeccable condition. The fast greens, however, were not to everyone’s taste. “Like putting in a bath!” remarked a dejected slow-green specialist who had putt-putt-putted his way around the course.
The World Handicap system means that some low handicappers who have basked in their high status now find themselves with a double digit handicap. Oh the ignominy of it all! To be fair, the rest of the group shamelessly accept the windfall of strokes that has been bestowed upon them.
Fairways at La Finca are amongst the widest in the region and water hazards are as common as oases in the desert. It therefore caused much consternation when a member announced he’d lost 13 balls.
Another shock was that the final group which teed off at 1pm managed to avoid using Davy Lamps to finish their round. It appears that society golf can played to a faster beat when darkness threatens to prematurely end a round of golf!
Near perfect weather conditions should have led to high scoring but back-tees and aforementioned slick greens meant most players endured an over-par points total.
Rob Fyfe recorded the best score of the day, the Silver Category fox plundering 40 points. Gold’s David Rowe wasn’t far behind with a magnificent 37 just weeks after ‘winning’ the Abacus for worst score. Losing on countback was John Osborne while the second best loser, David Alderdice, lurched home with a fine 36. In Bronze Category, Lee Eastman hit a great 37 with second place Mick Roscoe just 2 shots behind.
Best guest award went to Bjorn Neuman.
Nearest the pin winners were: Richard McCann, Lars Kristiansen, Tim Cleverley and Sten Ronsen
Bronze category winners
3rd Marit Ronsen – 33 points, 2nd Mick Roscoe – 35 points, 1st Lee Eastman – 37 points
Silver category winners
3rd Rock Loveday – 34 points, 2nd Richard McCann – 37 points, 3rd Rob Fyfe – 40 points
Gold category winners
3rd David Alderdice – 36 points, 2nd John Osborne – 37 (losing on countback), 1st David Rowe 37 points.
Abacus winner was Ian Merga who humorously waved a white towel at the 12th hole.
A big thanks to staff at La Finca and the same thanks to The Corner Flag bar, the presentation venue.
Next week’s game is at Vistabella. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Captain Mick Roscoe a call on 649226955.
