Due to necessary maintenance, the front nine was closed to dress the greens, meaning we had to play the back nine twice. In some ways that's not so bad as it means it takes the dreaded eighth hole out of the equation and we would have two goes at every hole for our eclectic scores, but what it does mean is that you've got to walk cardiac hill (the 17th) twice!
  The score cards show it was a lot easier going the first time round, less wind and not quite as hot, by the second time round the wind had picked up and we were facing temperatures in excess of 26ºC, it was 29ºC when I reached my car after the game.

  For the first time this year, the winning score was less than 36, meaning no one managed to play to their handicap, and we had a wide range of handicaps from as low as 5 up to 35. The winner on this event was Dennis "the menace" McKernon who came in with a very respectable 35 points meaning, that according to our rules set at the beginning of the year, he only gets docked one shot as he didn't play to his handicap, he will now play off 17. In second place was yours truly with 34 points, and our guest winner, also with 34 points off a handicap of 5, shooting a gross round of 77 was Steve Bennett. Believe me, on a day like we had these are pretty good scores. Picking the winner in the sweepstake was Pete Thomas of About Cars in Parque Holandes. Nearest the pins were on both par threes of the back nine, the long par three 12th, and the usual 15th. Winner on the 12th was guest Steve Bennett, and on the 15th John Gibson. But it proved to be all too much for John Gibson who stayed at the presentation a little longer than he anticipated! (See pic) No one managed a birdie on the par 3's, so the "2's" competition will be a double rollover for next event.

  So its a rollover carried onto the Broncemar Cup on mid-summers day. The prize for the 2's is an estimated 160 Euro!! We also have many other special things lined up for our 2nd Major of the year. This is the 2nd event sponsored by the Broncemar Beach Apartments in Caleta de Fuste. Defending his title is Paul Worrall (Egor) who won last year event with 40 points. Paul hasn't played much this year, but is still full of confidence to retain his title. He is however, going to have some stiff competition though, already we have nearly 30 competitors for the day. Still room for some more though, so if you want to take part in the golf in the day and/or the evening presentation meal being held in Caleta de Fuste please get in contact with me, Dave Brown on (0034) 620 161360, Derek Mac on (0034) 646 672888 or drop me an email

  The closing time for entry into the comp will be 2pm this Monday, 20th June. Tee times are from 10.30 on Tuesday 21st June. The evening presentation meal starts at 7.30pm at the Sports Tavern in Caleta where we will meet and after the meal downstairs we will carry on partying through the night. There is accommodation available if you would like to stay over in Caleta or transport can be arranged. Full details are available with myself or Derek, but please be quick, as there are limited spaces available. Hope to see you there,

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)