Yesterday we celebrated our September Club Championship at our home course La Serena. Thankfully the temperatures are beginning to return to tolerant levels. As always, we must thank those who make this day a success. Martha and Jean thank you for sorting the app and the results.

Thanks to Michael our course marshal. The green keeping staff under the guidance of Miguel are getting through all the drainage works, very impressive it looks too. Fina, Vanessa, Brian, Marijose and all the clubhouse staff thank you. Our rolls were lovely. Denis and Alan looked after the competition and our captain Dave was there as always to present the prizes, even though he looked like he had been in a scene from Gladiators.

Golf prizes, Paul Rainey 41 pts 39, Nick Brooks 39, and Billy Thomson 39. Medal winners, Cat I, John O’Brien 67 and Kevin Russell 71. Cat II, Gareth O’Rourke 64 and Mike Banfield 71. Cat III. Terry Lewis 70 and Tony Stafford 71.

Results of the day, the NTP’s. Rose Walker, Alan Campbell, Phil Vaughan, Savi Nayager, Kevin Russell and Steve Hopkins. Cat. III, Sally Hopkins 38, Ian Sadler 35 and Debby Boelhouwer 34. Cat II, Chris Daw 40, Michael Parry 39 and Peter Dunne 37. Cat I.Stuart Bulling 37, Steve Hopkins 36 and Denis McCormack 34. The gross was won by Alan Ewing 32. Second overall  with 40 was Bev Buckley, and the winner with 40 points Kevin Russell. Well, done to all the winners and congratulations to so many who remained behind to honour those who won a prize.

An opportunity for any society out there who are looking to play competitive match play across the greater Alicante area. We have a limited number of spaces available for teams of 8 players who might wish to join the tournament.

Courses included this year are, Los Colinas, Vistabella, Alicante, El Saler, Oliva Nova, Bonalba, El Plantio, El Bosque, La Marquesa and Font de Llop. The entry fee per match is 300 euro for 8 players, not too bad. Please contact John O’Brien if you are interested.

If you would like information on entering a team in any of the federation events why not send an e-mail to johnobrienalicante@gmail.com or call 711045312