Corralejo Golf Society-Fuerteventura Golf at its best-March 28th Winners

Corralejo Golf Society, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Another scorcher! Unusually not too many guests, only 3, two of them are regulars, Graham Thomson and Barbara, Margot Kenny sister. The numbers were made up though by our members, 18 of us, some trying to get a last practice before our Gran Canaria trip. I'd requested to play with the Captains Cup winner, Steve Cording, my guest Graham, who was staying in my villa and accompanying us was Mike Streams. We had a great day in good company, and I can't believe how much Steve has improved. It must be nearly a year since I played with Steve and its no wonder he won the captains cup. He was out-driving all of us by a good 30 metres and Mike Streams, who I've named "the big easy" hits a ball a long way. Mike has a similar swing to Ernie Els, very smooth & slow but powerful.

Winner Vince Price and Runner up Dave Brown

. My guest Graham, who is moving out to Fuerteventura in June, has it in his head that he's not going to score on the 1st 3 holes, not just here but at home too, and unfortunately it unfolded that way too. He did pick up his game as we went along, and made some great shots. He hasn't had much chance to play in England over the winter, another good reason to move here! I, myself got off to a roaring start and after birdying the 5th and 7th holes was on even par on the round, 1st time ever for me, however, just like Graham has this thing about the 1st 3 holes, I have a thing about the 8th! Yes a big cross went through my scorecard on the 8th hole, and I managed to hack my way through the rest of the round finish with 38 points, not a bad score at all, but 21 of them were from the 1st 7 holes!

Guest winner Barbara Kenny and Sweep winner Jeff Hall

Our captain, Rob Hughes was having a good knock as well, 22 points on the front 9 and 15 on the back with 2 blobs on the 12th and 13th. But we weren't the only ones having a good front 9, the majority scored better on the front than the back, the wind did pick up a little as the day went on. Best score on the front 9 was from Vince Price who scored a whopping 23 points that included a birdie on the 5th. Vince also had a good back 9 with 18 points totalling 41 points sealing him another victory and a 2 shot cut off his handicap! Winning guest was Margot Kenny's sister, Barbara with 26 points off a 19 handicap. Graham came 2nd in the guest competition followed by newcomer Jeff Hall, who despite having the lowest score of the day, did win the 50 euro sweepstake which goes to prove you don't have to play well to win something with the society! Nearest the pins were won by Terry Blood on the 4th and Steed Ansell on the par three 15th. The 2's comp was won by myself for a 2 on the 7th and Steed on the 15th.

Nearest the pin winners Terry Blood and Steed Ansell

Don't forget our next events are on the Tuesday 25th April and Tuesday 9th May.

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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