they were all cripples this morning................................
not winners but graham & kev had a good time........................
Graham with the winners................
This week was the 2nd playing of the Anniversary Trophy, marking 2 years since the society was formed. At the 1st meeting there were about a dozen players in the Clover. At the end of the 1st year 400 golfers had played in the society, and now we have over 800 members – a great success story!
Conditions for the competition were horrendous – ice had formed in the pools in the car park and also around the edges of the lake. However, the anticipated delay in the 10am start did not materialise, and players were off on time with enough clothing on for an arctic expedition! 44 players started off but 5 of them succumbed to the severe conditions and left the course at half way. There probably would have been more deserters but for the fact it was a major trophy event.
The difficult conditions were exacerbated by an icy gale force wind, which often blew stationary balls off the greens. Players often saw a good approach run up to the pin, and by the time they got to the green they would find a seemingly good shot 30ft away, with a tricky putt awaiting them. I think the conditions were the worst I have experienced in the 2 years that the course has been open. We had a professional from the Hi5 tour playing with us (off the back tees I may add) and on the 6th hole into the wind he hit 2 drivers and was still short! A wedge would probably be his normal choice for his 2nd shot.
However, that said the wind was not always against – on the par 4 1st, 12th and 15th holes I was left with a chip to the green. On the 15th I played a chip and run and saw my ball run past the flag, up into rough, and then roll back onto the green. As I turned to put my club away I heard a cheer as it ran back into the hole for an eagle 2! Perhaps that was the bit of luck myself and my partner Robin needed as we went on to win by one shot!
Robin was an excellent partner and he has an unusual style – he is right handed but plays with left-handed clubs. He grips the club cack-handed and back hands the ball down the fairway very accurately! Also he only uses irons proving there are many ways to skin a cat!
1st Robin Wilson & Barry Barker ……………..39pts
2nd Les Hurren & Kevin Smith………………….38pts
3rd Lesley Parsons & Chris King……………….37pts
Longest drive
Gents Dave Lloyd (13th)
Ladies Cath Jenkins (18th)
Nearest pin
Gents Barry Barker (17th)
Ladies Cath Jenkins (3rd)
Graham did and great job presenting the trophies as myself, Kev and Dave were in the prizes……
The cold weather of the last two weeks has resulted in two of our members becoming devotees of spanish brandy – last week it was Kim Lloyd and this week Cath Jenkins, who despite saying the did not like brandy had a couple of good sized shots from my hip flask!
The presentation at night was another success thanks to our organisers Cath and Kevin. Over 60 people attended at the Condado club, with an excellent buffet being provided by the Condado team. This was followed by a disco and karaoke and as you can see from the photos, everyone enjoyed the night.
Thanks to Dave and Kim for providing many of the competition prizes on offer. Also we had our usual freee draw for all the players who were present on the night. More prizes were on offer to all the guests (who handed their numbered entry ticket in). To mark the 2nd anniversary the committee decided to give 3 money prizes from a members draw.
The winning numbers were:
1st 739 (50 euros)……………Les Hurren
2nd 464 (25 euros)……………Stein Plukkerud
3rd 425 (25 euros)……………Bjarne Jolin
Collect your winnings From Phil next time you are on Condado.
Next week is the monthly Apollo Air trophy, but this time it will be a modified bogey competition ( where you mark plus or minus to par on each hole).
It looks like there is some movement on the temporary clubhouse. Several metal stakes have been placed in the ground between the buggy shed and the practice putting green (not on the land between the white competition tee on the 1st and the practice area as we thought). If this is to be the site the the views from the upper terrace should be quite good. Lets hope there is some more progress shortly.
Remember the cut off date for applications for committee and any motions to be discussed at the AGM is February 22nd.
Contact cath@cdagolf.com
One of our members (Ian Field) and his wife Jane have just moved to Condado permanently and Ian has set up a business which may be of interest to our golfers.
Anyone who wants to improve their fitness to be able to play better golf – CDA Fitness can help. Ian is REPS & EREPS fully qualified and insured personal trainer living here on Condado.As you know golf ia particularly physical game and you need to be fit and have a good level of flexibility to be able to enjoy it and get the most out of your game.Ian can help by devising a personal fitness programme designed to improve your stamina and fitness levels whilst giving you greater flexibilty in your movements which will mean a better game – longer drives, improved accuracy, better consistency and a lower handicap! All leading to better enjoyment of your game. Ian is also qualified to take GP and self referrals and can help with such conditions as: Lower back problems, Coronary heart disease, Hypertension (High blood pressure, Diabetes, Obesity, Pulmonary Diseases, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, hip and knee replacements and Stress.
For more details visit http://www.cdafitness.co.uk. Telephone 0034 634304087.
Any society member who books a course of sessions by 31st March 2012, will get a 10 euro reduction off their first session
Barry
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