Quinta do Lago Golf

Forthcoming events (June & July)

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The Chez Carlos Golf Society has fixed its summer itinerary (at least till August) and it features some of the very best courses in the Algarve and après golf.

Reserve you place now as they are limited but the good news it is easy to do so! Just go to http://www.algarve-golfsociety.com/ and scroll down the competition page and simply ‘put your name down’. You will receive an email back to confirm your registration.

This year we have the Quinta Do Lago Series starting at the award winning Laranjal golf course on Sunday 9th June for a member’s price of just €62.50. This includes 18 holes golf, lunch and for an extra €5.00 entry into the sweep to win some great prizes.  In July we repeat it again on Quinta North on Saturday 13th July and again in August on Quinta South.  They are not to be missed!

Forthcoming are two great Charity Golf Days this year supporting The Portuguese Association of Cerebral Palsy (Vale Da Pinta) and the children’s charity ‘Make a Wish’ (Boavista).  Again, register through the site to secure your name for these worthwhile causes.

Formed in 1993 the Chez Carlos Golf Society now has a membership of over 50 players and a very active mailing list of all nationalities thereby ensuring a playing field of those who love their golf.  Après golf is invariably at one of our two host venues in Vilamoura – the spiritual home of the Society ‘Chez Carlos Bar & Restaurant’ and its neighbour Dell’s ‘Parkies Bar.’ There is ample parking outside each of these on the day.

The Chez Carlos Golf Society confirmed dates are as follows:

JUNE’13
Saturday 1st June: Pinhal, Vilamoura
Sunday 9th June: The Quinta Series: Laranjal
Saturday 15th June:  Salgados
Tuesday 18th June: Boavista Charity Golf Event
Saturday 22nd June: Laguna, Vilamoura
Saturday 29th June: Vale da Pinta Charity Golf Event with special guest appearance.

JULY’13
Saturday 6th July: The Old Course, Vilamoura
Saturday 13th July: The Quinta Series: North
Saturday 20th July: Millennium, Vilamoura
Saturday 27th July: ‘O’ Connor Jnr

Our new August itinerary will be released soon and there are some great locations coming up.

Membership renewal was due 1st March’13 so let us know if you plan to do so, alternatively, guests are always welcome.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Old Course – 1st September 2012

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Hot on the heels of the success of the Summer event at Quinta Do Lago we returned back to the Old Course in Vilamoura – a favourite of many. There is a couple of weeks remaining before high season resumes and the cheaper rates disappear. Consequently we managed to raise an ensemble of 18 players for an Individual Stableford competition beneath blue skies and sunshine.

Ideal conditions once again and some great scores many of which were 30+ points. Special note must go to Chez Carlos member Derek Hughes who commented on his 45pts as being ‘the 3rd best round he has played.’ I think it was a day when it all went right for him and a hearty congratulation; occasionally they do happen. The Society will be reducing his handicap accordingly as it will be to Dean Chambers & Rob Heap.

1st: Derek Hughes (h/cap 11): 45pts
2nd: Dean Chambers (h/cap 15): 39pts (b/6: 17pts)
3rd: Rob Heap (h/cap 13): 39pts (b/6: 14pts)

Nearest The Pin
4th : Paul Beevers
15th : Dave Walshe

Quinta do Lago South – Sunday, 26th August 2012

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Our first Summer Event was always likely to be popular after all we were to play one of the finest courses in the Algarve at a very special price followed by a BBQ back at our base in Vilamoura. We gathered mid-morning at the QDL driving range for a brief presentation at the new Paul McGinley Fitting Centre. State of the art video equipment and swing analysis with professional assistant ensures your new clubs are tailor made. It is well worth a visit.

Quinta Do Lago South has hosted the Portuguese Open eight times. In 1989, Colin Montgomerie won his first European Tour event here by an impressive 11 strokes, set a course record of 63 and a Tour record of 24 under par. The course is laid out on beautiful undulating terrain with shady umbrella pines and a few man-made lakes that attract many aquatic bird species. The signature hole is the scenic par-3 15th (160mts) with a long carry over a lake to the green set amongst pine trees. Warren Griffiths took the honours of nearest the pin here after hitting his shot to within a metre and securing a birdie. Special mention must also go to Paul Beevers taking the Longest Drive with a mighty 283mts on the fabulous 17th hole – awesome.

The course was in fine condition which is something that you always come to expect from Quinta. Sun and blue skies were the order of the day though a coastal breeze helped from the temperature from soaring – perfect.

Multiple prizes today with four nearest the pin competitions, Gross Score, net Stableford and a Team Stableford. Special thanks are extended to our sponsors that include in no particular order Onyria Palmares, Vale Do Lobo, Monte Rei, Pestana Group, Boavista Golfe, Morgado / Alamos Golfe, Catmandoo Clothing, Chez Carlos Restaurant & Bar, Professional Golfer Monia Bernardo and Chez Carlos member Chris Milford.

Afterwards it was an optional return back to The Chez Carlos Restaurant & Bar for a specially prepared BBQ that included suckling pig, wild boar and octopus salad. Our thanks are extended to Fillipe and his team for looking after us so well and to all those that took part throughout the day. It was a great event and one which we are sure to repeat.

Best Gross – (Par 72)
1st: Martin Firth 75
2nd: Derek Hughes 81

Net Stableford
1st: Martin Lewis 37pts (19+18)
2nd: Eve Koch 35pts (18+17)
3rd: Paul Jackson 35pts (20+15)
4th: Dave Willis 34pts (17+17)

Best Aggregate:
1st: Peter Vaughan, Paul Jackson, Paul Beevers, Warren Griffiths: 128pts

Longest Drive: Paul Beevers

Nearest the Pin:
4th: Steve Whipps
7th: Ladies: Annie Densham. Gents: Martin Lewis
11th: Graham Newman
15th: Warren Griffiths