This was the last weekend to take full advantage of the ‘Summer Special’ deal by Oceanico as it closes the 15th September. Golfers are begining to realise this is a good time to come and play and hence the last few days have seen the families head back to the new school year and the avid golfers to arrive.
This conventional par 72 course opened in the year 2000, although the original back nine was formerly part of the 27-hole Laguna Course. Refurbishment to the existing nine holes commenced in May 1999 and included the complete rebuilding of the tees, greens and bunkers, particularly for holes 8 and 9, the only ones on this loop with water hazards, with the aim to simplify the strategy of the course to make it more golfer-friendly. The renovated 9 holes were joined together with the new 9-hole loop to offer a layout of different character, style and playing quality. The work was undertaken by the well-established UK golf Architects Hawtree & Sons.
An ensemble of twelve players gathered for today’s betterball stableford game. On this occasion we used the slope rate system which Millennium records a ‘120’ – this resulted in many players taking a handicap reduction. The course was presented very well. The odd rainy day we enjoyed a week ago had seemed to aid its presentation and to making for fast greens. A busy course meant for a slower round than normal so players were well ready for some liquid refreshment once again in Parkies Bar along with some freshly cooked pizza. Vila Sol T1 Championship course next week.
1st: Jeff & Pam Williams: 41pts
2nd: John McCarthy & Peter Densham: 40pts
Nearest The Pin (6th): Norman Davies
