We had a reasonable turnout for our February Sunday
Funday 2006. Plus we were in even numbers allowing us to play a
team game. The majority opted for a 4 ball better in teams of 2.
As most were already with partners or friends choosing teams was
easy. Just back off my holiday, my brother was over here for a week
so we teamed up together, Peter Flynn played with his neighbour
Michael Ballentyne, Mike streams with his wife Annie, President
Derek Mac with past captain Dave Cooper, Rob Hughes with Lol Hullet
and guests Paul Downs with his other half Rosie. Paul, a 3 handicapper
and Rosie have been to the island many times and have played with
the society before. I had the good fortune to be drawn to play with
them in a four ball. Though there was nothing illuminating golf
wise on the front nine from our two teams, things were very close
in general, the Streams had 20 points, Coops & Derek 19, me
and my brother 19, Rob & Lol 17, Paul & Rosie 17 and Peter
& Michael 15.

Conditions were pretty
favourable, not too windy and plenty of sun. Mike and Annie, Coops
& Derek, Rob & Lol all played a steady back nine getting
18 points, Peter & Michael pulled it back a bit with 17, but
after a birdie on the 10th from Paul worth 4 points, a par on the
11th from Rosie worth 4 points, pars on the 12th & 13th from
Paul the game looked to be sewn up! This only drove me and my brother
Steve on, trying to keep up with Paul & Rosie was no mean feat.
Basically it was like playing matchplay, we were neck and neck after
pulling a point back on the 14th. Thankfully for us, pars on the
15th and 16th put our team 2 shots ahead with just a couple of holes
to play. But there was no let up from Paul and Rosie, we were pushed
to the end with both teams scoring 21 on the back 9. This meant
that Paul and Rosie scored a total of 38 points as did Annie &
Mike, but with a total of 40 victory was to go to the Brown Brothers!
My brother Steve, Paul and myself also played a game a few days
later, but that’s another story!
Don't forget
our next event is the Captains Cup on Tuesday,
14th March. Tee times are from 10.00 am followed by games
on Sunday 19th & Tuesday 28th March.
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)
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