First game of the year for the society, threatening clouds up above, a superb line up of players with handicaps ranging from 9 to 25, 9 guests and 11 members, all to play for. On this occasion we were playing off ¾ of our handicaps, making us work just a little harder. As it happens, though it rained a little at times, it wasn't as bad as it could have been, and certainly didn't dampen our spirits. Tough conditions as ever as the wind was pretty strong, so the scene is set.
I was playing with 3 guests I had brought from Corralejo, a father, son and brother-in-law. I must say I had a fabulous day in their company. The son, James who has only been playing golf for a couple of years and was playing off 13, had a superb swing and could hit the ball for miles as could his dad Jim, a real pleasure to watch. Of course this doesn't take away the fact that it's a very tricky and unforgiving golf course especially when the wind was blowing as it was.

   Also playing on the day were several of our regular guests who were here on the island. Mike Minihayne, Simon Wrigley (Alan’s son) Gareth Davies to mention but a few. Putting in a sterling performance was member Alan Wrigley’s son, Simon. Playing off ¾ of a 12 handicap, (9 shots) he came in with 36 points, a round of 79! Some of the professionals didn’t manage that in the Spanish Open in April 2004. Needless to say that was enough to win the members comp, but not far behind was Bill Blundle playing off ¾ of 9 and coming in with 31.
In the members comp it was a close run battle with a 3-way tie for 2nd place. Dave Cooper, Paul Benham and 10 handicapper Dermott Haughian, all came in with 32 points off a ¾ handicaps, but the winner of the day with 33 points, was Dennis May who is this years vice captain. Handicaps will be adjusted accordingly as the 6 monthly assessment is now due.

  The 2’s comp, for anyone who gets a birdie on a par 3, was a rollover from our Christmas bash and was offering a cash prize of 78 euro. This was one by a guest, Mick Mac, who didn’t have the greatest overall round (23 points off a 9 handicap), but I don’t think he really cared after scooping the 2’s for a birdie on the par three 15th! Nearest the pins were on the 4th and the 15th, Simon Wrigley got the 4th and despite getting the birdie on the 15th, Mick Mac was not the nearest to the pin, Dermott Haughian was. This does beg the question, what happened to your birdie on the 15th Dermott?! The lucky winner of the 50 euro sweepstake, was one of my guests, Jim Deacon who picked Dennis May to be the winner of the day.

  If you want to join us as a member or guest for this or any future events, or if you would like any further information about the society, please contact:

President: Derek Mac on (0034) 646 672888
or myself on (0034) 620 161360
or drop me an email

Alternatively check out our website for details & dates.

Hope to see you soon,

Dave Brown (Society Secretary)