2nd June 2014

Captain v Vice Captain (Round 1)

Wednesday saw the first in the series of matches between a Captain’s team and the Vice Captain’s selection. What looked on paper a very even contest ended in a resounding win for the Vice Captain’s team 6-3. Despite this small set back, the Captain gained a measure of satisfaction when together with his playing partner, Martin Wilson, he managed to win his individual match against Vice Captain, Terry Williams, and Tony Brown. The Lladro ‘Twisted Golfer’ Trophy was duly handed to Terry…for the time being.

Lady Captain v Lady Vice Captain

On 27th May the ladies section played the first of two scheduled match play competitions. The Lady Captain’s team versus The Lady Vice Captain’s team. 18 players per side vied for the “infamous potty”. On this occasion the Lady Captain’s side squeaked over the line to win 41/2 to 31/2. Our thanks to PremFX for sponsoring the light lunch and prizes. All who took part thoroughly enjoyed the day. [The photo shows all the ladies who won their individual matches – congratulations!]

Sunday 6 Club Competition

After last week’s success with the 20/20 competition, this week another format was tried – an AM-AM using only 6 clubs (including a putter) This format proved not only to be enjoyable, but also resulted in some pretty good scores. Many found that 6 clubs are quite enough and even make the game easier and quicker – at least there is less need to ponder club selection!  The winning team of Cliff and Pam Saunders, Val Tassell and Malcolm Howarth came in with a satisfactory 81 points just ahead of the Fords and the Poynters with 80 points.

Wolf Valley Charity Day

A number of members took part in Vale do Lobo’s Wolf Valley charity golf competition on Saturday. It was a very good event and a chance to play one of the better courses in the Algarve for €60. We believe that none of the CGQL contingent featured in the prizes, but we all had a marvelous day in the Algarvian sunshine, and helped raise some money for local charities. Don’t forget that the CGQL Charity Day – Dia de Portugal – is on the 10th June. Details can be found on the club website. [The photo shows Mike Greenhalgh, Jane Rackham, Jo Nally and Mark Foot standing on 16th tee of the Royal Course.]

Away Day to Silves Golf

Geoff Garbutt has been busy arranging an away day to Silves Golf Course on Monday 30th June. Members will be bused from the Club to Silves, play 18 holes and then go for an early dinner at the wonderful O Barrados Restaurant between Lagoa and Silves. The total cost of the day is €110 per person including transport, a sandwich and coffee on arrival, green fee, buggy and prizes for the golf competition, and dinner at the restaurant from a pre-ordered menu (4 choices) including beer and wine. For more details and to book your place please email Geoff on geoffgrrb@aol.com or call him on his Portuguese mobile 91 2365912 or UK mobile 07734869329.

Guest Vouchers

This is a small reminder to all who don’t already know that to get the best rate for your guests playing on the South Course you must have a guest voucher. These can be purchased from the club at €62 per voucher. (Please note that they must be paid for either in cash or by Portuguese cheque – no credit cards accepted). We have now entered the low season so there are no supplementary charges to be paid until 1st September.

Captains and Past Captains Reprise

Last week we reported on the Captains and Past Captains gathering but did not include the most important photo. From left to right: David Proctor, Barbara Steinberg, Jorrit Feldpausch, Kath Kelly, Judith Greenhalgh, Geoff Garbutt, Joan Hubbard, Geoff Evans, Diane Evans, Anne Elmore, Julie Heel, Seamus Elmore, Denise Grayson, Pat Morrison, Trevor Kelly, George Farrall, Brian Hubbard, Ole Jespersen, Jane Reason, John Newhill, and David Allsop.

K Club Visit to Portugal

A return match against The K Club, Dublin, following the away match last summer, is to be held on Friday 20th & Saturday 21st June. The format of the two day event  is Mixed Pairs Betterball Matchplay with golf played on the South course each morning followed by lunch on the first day and dinner on the second day. The costs is €70pp to include prizes, meals, and all drinks. We are looking for three more couples to play so if you are around at that time and would like to take part in what no doubt will be a fun event please contact match manager, David Proctor, by email on davidproctor2@aol.com or call/text him on his UK mobile +44 7850 700700.

Tour of South East England in August

The CGQL tour to Southern England in August continues to expand with an extra fixture now added on against the MCC on Thursday 7th August at Denham Golf Club. This adds to the fixtures already arranged with Wentworth (5th August) and Windlesham (6th August). Members who are interested in playing should contact the Vice Captain, Terry Williams, by email (terry@terrywilliams.co.uk) or phone (+44 7718001052).

Progress on the North Course

Geoff Garbutt reports the following information on progress on the North Course re-build. 12 Greens have now been seeded, and 11 holes have been turfed, including the short game area that can been seen at the bottom end of the Driving Range. Holes 8 and 18 (see photo) are so advanced now that the fairways and roughs are being mowed, and news is that we can expect the first mowing of greens to commence within the next 3 weeks. Irrigation work continues on the final two holes, and the new lake on the second should be completed shortly.

Correction

In last week’s newsletter we incorrectly welcomed a new junior member as Archie Fox. His father, Alistair, distinctly remembers christening him Alfie Fox. Sorry Alfie for our mistake!

This Week Events

Please note the following events scheduled for the coming week. For more details consult the members’ website: