
a splash of colour by the 10th tee………………….
.

the fields are full of spectacular views like this!
.
Well, spring looks to be on its way in south-east Spain, with the wild flowers now in bloom along with the annual almond blossom display. It is still a bit chilly though so I abandoned my shorts for full length trousers, but I am sure they will soon be back permanently for the spring/summer of 2017.
48 players took part with two no-shows, and a couple of scores really stood out. Kevin Smith continued his fine form to reach 41 points, which was just enough to pip Norwegian Astri Spieler on the back nine countback.
Apollo Air winner
Kevin Smith (19.5)………………………………..41pts (on countback)
1st division
1st Dave Lloyd 4.2)…………………………….36pts
2nd Tony Andrews (10.8)…………………….33pts (on countback)
3rd Terry Burgess (10.9)……………………..33pts
2nd division
1st Eian Gordon (19.7)………………………34pts (on countback)
2nd Peter Moffit (17.4)……………………….34pts
3rd Andrew Lailey (18.5)……………………34pts
Ladies
1st Astri Spieler (15.0)…………………………41pts
2nd Irene Gordon (25.5)……………………….35pts
.
One notable achievement by the captain, Neil Simpson – he recorded the lowest stableford ever – 0 points! Once you tee off you are in the competition, and after 2 shots (still not on the green) he received a call from his wife Lynn – she had got her dates mixed up and she had to be at Alicante airport in 75 minutes! I drove him back to the tee, Jim Alwell took him to the car park, and he fought his way through traffic with 7 minutes to spare before the gate closed!……………………. A record that will never be beaten!
Our thanks go to Eddie Reid, who has offered to continue with his sponsorship of a sleeve of balls to the divisional winners.
.

they always make fun of Kev’s height, but he was above everyone else today!……………
.

being from God’s own country of Yorkshire, maybe some needed the translator above his head……………….
.

Dave won the 1st division with the help of a couple of two’s……………
.

34 points was enough to claim the 2nd division on a very calm day………………….
.

Astri was so unlucky to lose out with a fantastic 41 points……..
.
And out on the course……………………..
.

a view from the back of the 15th tee over the 10th green – Bjorn & Astri Spieler and Jan & Eli Holdhus putt out……..
.

John Collins plays his 2nd shot to the 10th…………..
.
The green keepers are working hard on the course. A lot of the rough areas just off the fairways leave a lot to be desired. Here is a view of the 14th with the offending area rotovated. There were 4 green keepers on the 13th shovelling away the soil to leave a smooth surface, and work has been started on the 15th also.
.

this work should improve the playability of the course………….
.
The IRM website link no longer works – it is now http://www.gnkgolf.com
.
Signs
On a maternity room door – push, push, push……….
At the opticians – if you can’t see what you are looking for, you’ve come to the right place………….
The car showroom – the best way to get back on your feet……….miss a car repayment.
Exhaust centre – no appointment needed…………….we hear you coming!
at the vets – back in 5 minutes………..Sit! Stay!
Barry
Read Full Post »