Golf in Vilamoura

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

Oceânico Old Course – Saturday, 14th July 2012 – Weekly Competition

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It must be a combination of an excellent rate of €63.00 and that the Algarve Golf Society was playing what is considered to be one of the best courses in the Algarve that we had a field of x24 players today. It was a good mix of Chez Carlos members and guests who assembled to take on the ‘Grand Dame’ as it is affectionately known under the midday sun and blue skies. Buggies for just €15.00 were also popular.

It was also a smart field with many sporting the new Society high performance polo shirts supplied by Catmandoo Sportswear. If you are member they await your collection.

The course was in near perfect condition apart from some reconstruction work to a bunker on Hole 8. It was a great day rounded off back at the Chez Carlos Restaurant & Bar where Filipe had laid on some tasty treats.

There were two nearest the pins today this time the 15th and the Par 4 18th after two shots! Congratulations were also extended to Stuart Graham just 12 years old scoring a great 36 pts.

A new landmark was reached today with Peter & Eithne McMahon joining the Society to take our membership past the 50 mark. Come and join the Algarve Golf Society and meet new friends and have some fun.

1st: Adrian McCrystal (h/cap 16): 42pts
2nd: Peter McMahon (h/cap 18): 40pts
3rd: Peter Verschoor (h/cap 16): 39pts

Nearest The Pin:
15th : Peter Densham
18th: Frazer Graham

Oceanico Pinhal – Saturday, 30th June 2012 – Weekly Competition

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Oceanico Pinhal Golf Course had just re-opened after its routine summer maintenance programme. Whilst two greens were on temporaries the rest of the course was in great conditions. There were a few remarks about the slow greens but nothing which a sharp cut wouldn’t be able to rectify.
The Algarve Golf Society gathered a strong field of x20 players with a good representation of ladies for an individual stableford competition. Fresh blustery conditions prevailed throughout most of the day giving us all a respite from the recent hot weather here in the Algarve. Only five players achieved more than 30 points today – a challenging day indeed. Afterwards it was a return back to Parkys Bar for drinks and a well laid on spread of nibbles. Thanks to Dell and his team.

It was a most enjoyable day with another two members joining the Society membership. Anyone wanting to play golf in the Algarve this way please contact the Society – all are very welcome.

1st: Gary Wagstaff (h/cap 18): 36pts (b/9: 18pts)
2nd: Trevor Ward (h/cap 15): 36pts (b/9: 16pts)
3rd: Tony Roberts (h/cap 11): 34pts
Nearest The Pin:
8th: Peter Verschoor
14th: Peter Densham