This years Annual Christmas Party and Presentation Evening proved to be a great success. Welcomed by Captain Geoff Cox members were given Champagne to start their evening. A full 3 course Christmas meal was served by the Pestana Staff.
After the meal began the presentations, starting with the earlier Christmas Hamper Competition which was won by Ray Groves, Eileen Groves, Gary Edwards and Gill Edwards. The Knockouts and Club Championship prizes were then presented.
Last Thursday saw the dream team of Gill Edwards, Annie Chapman, Paula Luijt and Paullette Usher take first prize on the second ladies Christmas event and lunch Organized by Eileen Groves .
Twenty ladies turned up to play on a damp Thursday morning as with previous years there was buzz of excitement even before anyone teed off.
Saturday saw this years annual carols in the clubhouse. Again lead by Mags on the keyboard members enjoyed a hearty sing along. With mince pies and sausage rolls in abundance merriment was the order of the day.
56 players enjoyed yet another lovely December day, although when organiser Dave Tweed arrived at Silves golf course at 7.15 everything outside was covered with white frost! So, 14 teams played the Seattles Shambles game in which the best drive from the team is selected, but everyone plays their own ball after that. Please continue reading for the full photo gallery and full report.
Ken Shelton is this months medal winner
Ken was meant to return to the uk but delayed his return which turned out to be an astute decision
Ken won the medal in style resulting in a handicap cut for himself.
17 clubs took part in this year's Algarve Interleague Finals Day held at Oceanico O'Connor Course. The format was Stableford better ball with each team consisting of 6 players. SdM had a great day, only losing out on third place on countback.
The divisional playoff between the winners of Division A Laranjal and
the winners of Division B Alto was played this week.
The first leg was played on Monday at Laranjal with the hosts winning
a closely fought match by 3 games to 2.
The return leg was played yesterday at Alto with an even closer match
with both sides sharing a 2 ½ to 2 ½ draw.
The outcome of the two matches therefore resulting in Laranjal being the Algarve Interclub League Champions for 2013
Our congratulations to Laranjal and commiserations to Alto.
HI EVERYONE,
THE CLUB CONTINUES TO GROW AND PROGRESS - THANKS IN LARGE PART TO IT´S DEDICATED OFFICERS.
THERE ARE STILL A FEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS OUTSTANDING EVEN AT THIS LATE STAGE OF THE YEAR, TAKING US TO AROUND 120 IN TOTAL.
A WARM WELCOME TO ALL NEW MEMBERS AND I HOPE WE MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.