Yet again a scorching day in paradise with its’ usual 20mph wind blowing in from north/west! It seems like ages since we’ve seen any clouds! Hope I’m not tempting fate by saying this. With a few last minute changes and jigging around we had the perfect number for a good days’ golf. Six guests were joining us for the event including one of our regulars, Graham “The Roman” Thompson and John “Ela’s Bar” Gibsons brother Michael. Although it was a beautiful day, the wind was, as ever, a major factor in the days scoring. I personally was having a great round, 31 points after the 15th, until I opened my big mouth on the 16th tee by saying everything was going smoothly! Straight after this on my drive, an unlucky bounce threw my ball to the base of a yucca tree, leaving me with little chance of scoring on the hole. My bad luck continued on the 17th, after a reasonable drive, my 2nd shot had to be drawn round 2 big palm trees, which I nearly managed, but I took it a little close to the fence, 6 inches on the wrong side to be precise, enough to take me out of that hole too! So Both myself and one of my playing partners, John Gibson ended up with 32 points, enough to put us tied 6th. Coming in 5th with 34 points was rookie, Karen Boyles (a name that I feel I will be mentioning a lot in the near future!) and tied 3rd with 35, were the dynamic duo, Steve “Chablis” Cordings and Gordon Clemens. Which brings us to 2nd place with a round consisting of 9 pars and 9 bogeys, playing off a handicap of 9, with 36 points, Jo McKernon. A great round I’m sure you will agree, but not enough to stop a guy who’s finding his form lately, Dennis May who came in with 38 points. Dennis is now docked 2 shots, bringing him down to a handicap of 22.

  Nobody managed to hit the green on the 7th, all in my 4 ball went in the water, 2 of us after hitting the side and bouncing in. A shame as both myself, and guest Graham Thompson got within 1 foot of the 7th on our practice game during the week! Nearest the pin on the par three 15th was won by winning guest, Charlie Jones, a good days work for him. Nobody got a 2 on our 2’s comp, so it will be rolled over to our next event on the 7th June. Sweepstake this week was won by Gordon Clemens.

  In just 4 weeks time we have the 2nd cup day of the year. Held last year in December and won by Paul Worrall (Egor), this event is sponsored by the Broncemar Beach Apartments in Caleta de Fuste. We have now changed the date to a warmer time of year as the evening meal is being held on the restaurant terrace. Tickets for the evening meal will be available in the Blue Rock Bar in Corralejo and in The Kings Arms in Caleta. After the presentation meal we’ll be partying the night away in the Sports Tavern upstairs. There are limited hotel rooms available for the people that want to stay overnight and transport will be arranged for those who don’t. Please contact either Derek Mac or myself for any further enquiries on the numbers below

  Don’t forget our next event is Tuesday 7th June. Tee times are from 10.40 am followed by Sunday 12th June and the Broncemar Beach Cup Day, 21st June.

  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)