This week we saw the 1st ever captains day, with another record entry of 56 golfers.
After the storms of Friday night we prayed for good weather, and sure enough the day was fine with more rain following only an hour after the last players came in!
The competition was followed at night with an open air party in the garden of naranjos 4 (again the rain stopped just in time).Live music was provided by one of the members (Mick Parsons) and Graham organised a hog roast for 90 people. With everyone bringing their own table, chairs and drink it was a cheap and enjoyable night out. Considering we did not know until last week that we couldn’t have the presentation at the Clover, everything was well organised.
10 of the 16 prizes were sponsored (see list below) with the main sponsor (Olagolf) providing 15 free rounds of golf for the winners of the main prizes.
This years captain, Graham White and Catherine Emmett-Smith presented the prizes which included a magnificent trophy which will be played for annually. Barry Barker presented Cath with an arrangement of flowers in appreciation of her work behind the scenes.
The winner of the captains prize this year was Dean Valentine with a great score of 46pts. He also received a personal momento, 6 free rounds of golf and a gel putter.
The society has had 300 different golfers take part in the last 6 months. Condado is a holiday resort so owners visit intermitently. This includes 50 single figure golfers so the standard is quite high.
The Jack Nicklaus signature course at Condado de Alhama is already in excellent condition and when it matures will be one of the best in Spain.We are hoping that a clubhouse will be completed by early October which will give the society a permanent home and make it an attractive destination for both holiday golfers and professional events.
Results
Captains prize Dean Valentine 46pts
6 rounds of golf (Olagolf) gel putter (Tony Morton) momento (Graham White)
Best gross Paul Edwards 79
gel putter (Tony Morton)
1st division Jack Callan 44pts
3 rounds of golf (Olagolf), golf cap (golf factory)
Runner up Frode Overli 39pts
golf shirt
2nd division Mick Parsons 43pts
3 rounds of golf (Olagolf), golf cap (golf factory)
Runner up Bill Edwards 37pts
golf shirt
Ladies prize Karin Dahl 38pts
3 free rounds (Olagolf), ornamental Bowl (Barry Barker)
Runner up Kristin Quamme 35pts
golf balls and socks (Dorothy Simpson), golf shirt (pgm promotions)
Juniors Magnus Johnsen 43pts
golf balls (golf factory), golf shirt
Best par 3 aggregate Jan Skjold
3 bottles of wine (Kevin Smith)
Best par 5 aggregate Ronnie Brown
3 bottles of wine (Kevin Smith)
Longest drive Borre Hagen
novelty headcover
Nearest pin
3rd Dave Cooke
bottle of whisky (Andy the Electrician)
7th Mark Nolan
bottle of whisky
11th Fred Harrington
bottle of brandy
17th Connor Stewart
bottle of champagne (Fairways)
Great prizes and thanks to all the sponsors. A very succesful day but will look forward to hosting it at our own clubhouse next year!
Photos of 11th will have to wait until next week. Instead we have pics of presentation and party in the garden.
Sue and Jean with golfers and partners.........
Cath and Barry with her floral arrangement...........
The winner of the captains prize Dean Valentine with the trophy........
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