St Georges Day was celebrated today with a matchplay challenge, England taking on the rest of the world. 48 members fought out the game at a bright but very breezy Silves course. All matches were played in a fantastic spirit with the eventual winners being the Rest of the World 7 - 5, the result hung in the balance with the final match going to the last green. All the photographs of the day can be seen here
Well another great ladies day on the sunny Algarve, 22 lady members and guests turned out on this beautiful day. All enjoyed the game of Seattle Shambles, the winning teams being:
45 SdM members enjoyed a fabulous evening at the Italia Restaurant in the charming village of Ferragudo. They were treated to anti pasta, two pasta dishes, pizzas and a delicious dessert. The club thanks Rafa and Enza for their generosity and hospitality. We all hope we can go back soon!
The Final game of the Vacs Trophy was played yesterday at Alto Golf Club with 40 ladies taking part. It was a lovely sunny day and everyone enjoyed their game and the meal which followed the game. A big thank you to all the ladies who have supported this event and we look forward to next year,s games when we hope to do a little better.
Many congratulations must go to our interleague team who had a fine victory away to
Boavista. All matches were very close but the big swing, and eventual turning point,
came when Gary and Gill Edwards fought from 3 down to win on the last green.
Other scores:
GeoffCox/Bill Goodwin: half
George and Lynn Cook: lost 1 down
Steve Edwards/Chris Price: half
Mike Carr/Bob (Bilko) Coe: 2 up
Our next fixture is the return match against Boavista at Silves on 25th April.
Congratulations to our Brummie member Chris Price on his hole in one today at the 9th.
Congratulations to SdM player Miguel Heliodoro on winning the fifth running of John Stilwell Trophy.
Miguel carded a 79 (38pts) to take the title of this prestigious event. In a field of nearly 100 players in wet conditions Miguel did brilliantly to drop just 6 shops to par.
John Stilwell was one of the original founders off the Penina Resort.