Although there at least 5 of our regular players away, we still had a good turnout for our competition on the 29th. It was a beautiful sunny day but the wind was a blowin’! As our normal event starter Tina was back in England for a break, it was left to myself and Jo McKernon to get everyone organised for our 7th Stableford competition of the year. We had, as usual, our 2’s competition for a birdie on a par 3, which was rolled over from our last event offering a prize of 80 euro! Yet again no one managed a birdie, although I’m led to believe there was a near miss or two! Also rolled over from our Captains Cup day, was the 50 Euro prize for a birdie on the par five, 17th hole. This was one of the prizes offered by John Birch for the Captains Cup on the 15th that no one won on the day. It was nearly won in style by getting an eagle (although not a birdie, I’m sure it would have counted!) by country member Daniel Reeve, a 16-year-old whizz-kid playing off an impressive handicap of 12. He was only a foot and a half away from getting an eagle, which would have also earned him free membership for next year! As he wasn’t here for the cup day, he was unaware of this prize, and so as not to put pressure on him for the putt, I waited until after the game to tell him, much to the delight of caddy and father, John who was after 10% share of his winnings!!

  After winning the Captains Cup and having my handicap cut by 2, I thought it was time that I had a few pointers to improve my game. So I booked a lesson with one of the course PGA pro’s, Simon. I must say he really helped me and would thoroughly recommend anyone looking for guidance in their game to have a lesson with him. It certainly worked for me because, after one practice game in the week, I managed to equal my best round ever, and come off with 40 points off 24, just pipping last years Captain, Dave Cooper who got 39 points, for another victory (and another 2 shots off my handicap!) There was a 4 way tie for 3rd, with Daniel Reeve, Dennis May, Dennis McKernon and Jo McKernon all coming off with 32 points. Guest winner this week was one of our regulars Mike Minihayne, who scored 32 points. Nearest the pins were won by guest winner, Mike Minihayne on the par three 7th, and another guest, Graham O’Sullivan was closest on the 15th. The lucky person to win the 50 euro sweepstake was Paul Worrall, otherwise known as Egor from Stables bar in Corralejo.

  Don’t forget our next event is Tuesday, 12th April. Tee times are from 10.40 am followed by our Texas scramble in Lanzarote on Sunday 17th April. If you would like to join us for this or any other events, or if you would like any further information about the society, please call Dave Brown on (0034) 620 161360, Phil Richards on (0034) 629 688698 or drop me an email

  This will be the final reminder for our away day trip to Lanzarote (Sunday April 17th) cost including green fees, buggy, transport to & from the course and a bite to eat afterwards, is just 100 euro. The 2-day competition at Solobre Golf course in Gran Canaria (26-27th July) will have to be booked next week to ensure availability in the Hotel. This trip will cost 200 euro, which includes flights, 2 rounds of golf, buggy, evening meal and a night in a 4 star hotel including breakfast. You can contact me on (0034) 620 161360 or email for details of these events.

  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
Vice-President: Phil Richards on (0034) 629 688698
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)