This week was a 4 person yellow ball challenge. 7 teams took part and it was no surprise that some of the old hands took the honours.
1st Gert Willumsen, Graham White, Tim Beisegel and John Pedersen 115pts
2nd Dave Lloyd, Kim Lloyd, Jan Jakobsen and Lis Jakobsen 105pts
The weather was excellent and the greenkeepers have spent all week repairing and seeding the rough areas. The greens are still very fast.
We were informed yesterday that annual membership is no longer available on all Olagolf courses. This is very strange as many players have taken advantage of the membership offer since xmas. At 1080e (single) and 1350e (family) it was a really good deal.
It seems that Olagolf now wish golfers to take up 10 or 15 year membership instead. As I get more details I will post them on the website. Very strange as in the current economic climate people just don’t have that kind of money. Also after the near collapse of Polaris World last year who knows what will happen next?
It seems very short sighted. When current membership deals run out players are going to look around other courses for the best deals even though we have the best course in the area on our doorstep. The members play our own course rather than pay to play other courses, so it is likely Olagolf will lose that loyalty. If it is better for our members the Society will look at other venues.
Remember from March 1st any golfer wishing to play at society times and benefit from our reduced rates will need to become a member. This is an annual payment of 5 euros, but our rate is 10 euros below the residents rate. The money raised will pay for admin costs and the rest will be for the benefit of the members (trophies etc.).
Next week is an individual stableford and times booked will be from 09.00 to 10.30.
Dave Lloyd (one of the founders) has agreed to take up the position of competitions secretary. When he is not at Condado Graham White will fill in for him.
Last night was another society event at Scot’tees for fish and chip night and a quiz (won by the locals as usual). Cath is looking at different types of nights out for us.
Barry