- Federación de Golf de la Comunitat Valenciana
Saturday the 30th of October 104 players participated in the final round of this years’ tournaments, The International League and The Presidents’ Trophy at Alicante golf. Thankfully the rain held off until we had finished our games. The course has undergone a major renovation program with new greens and tee boxes.
Congratulations to Jose and Aberto on the condition of the course. The final classification in all three tournaments was decided on the day. Tension was particularly high in the second division where first played second in a winner takes it all match, as it transpired this match ended in a tie.
The final results for the three tournaments are as follows. The Presidents’ Trophy was won by San Miguel GS with 394 points total from two games. Second place went to The Celtic Tigers on 379 points. The International League Division II finished with one point separating three teams.
Third place went to the newcomers to the league Bigastro GS 7pts. Second place went to The Ex-Pats also on 7 pts. The overall winners and second division champions, Altea GS with 8 pts. Division 1 final results were equally as close. In third place on handicap, The Players GS 7pts.
Second place went to San MIguel GS on 9pts.
The winner of the division The Celtic Tigers on 10pts. Congratulations to all the winners and those fortunate enough to win a prize.
There are a number of people who need to be thanked on behalf of the participants. Firstly the federation who provide the financial backing for this ever popular tournament. The federation likewise provides an official referee at all the games. Thank you Andres and Alfredo for your support.
On the day we were also treated to cocktails and drinks in Alicante Golf and we again must thank the federation and of course Emillio the restaurant manager.
To Denis McCormack for his financial skills and assistance throughout the tournament, go raibh math agut. Lastly to the teams and their captains’ it was fantastic to see so many remain behind and share in the celebrations, thank you.
If there are any societies out there who would like information on how to register and take part in next year’s competition, will you please send an email to johnobrienalicante@gmail.com.
The competition is open to all those federated in Valencia and the cost/green fee of each match is 260 euro per team of eight players.
