SdM started the defence of their Algarve Interclub KO Trophy with a very good win over Salgados. Most of the matches were very keenly contested with home advantage eventually counting.

Captain Des Briggs was delighted with the result, and he gave a smashing after lunch speech. Congratulations to Mick McFarlane, Dave Darling and Martin Brand who all won on their Interclub debuts. Also a fine come back from Bob Coe and MIck Girling to win the last 3 holes for a half.

Results:

The annual Roses vs Thorns was played Saturday, and as before the result was in the balance until the final match. With 17 matches taking place is was 8-8 with one match to come in. The result being a win for the Roses, well played Ann Rodriguez and Maz McGill. Congratulations to all the winners and all those who took part in a fantastic day.

Thanks to all the organisers and Captain Mel Huxtable for supplying all the Ladies with flowers choclate and buscuits, also thanks to Jackie Smith for the photos.

Congratulations to one of our more mature members who had the first hole in one of the year at Silves.

Another beautiful Algarvean winters day saw a large turn out welcome in new Captain Mel Huxtable and said farewell and thank you to departing Captain Euan Pyper.

Euan putted out on the 18th green accompanied by some Scottish pipe music, we then all transfered to the first tee singing a song written by Mags Taylor to the tune of "This is the way to Amarosa" where Mel hit the first tee shot of the day, a remarkable for Mel 149 meters!