Dubbed the “posh” part of Murcia, Altorreal is nestled in amongst some stunning properties. Another beautiful, warm Spring day, with clear blue skies and not a whisper of a breeze.
The course on the whole was in fair condition, the fairways have recently been scarified and the greens, on the whole, left a little to be desired. The pin positions were difficult and the pins themselves don’t look like they have been moved for a while. However, it was enjoyable and good value for money.
There were some trick shots in evidence (hitting the cart signs), bumper cars (buggy crashes – no damage I hasten to add) and even a practice ball used in error at one point. The usual suspects were up to their childish tricks of hiding head covers in other people’s bags also… (you know who you are).
The yellow tees were well back which we feel contributed to a lack of highs scores today – however, here goes the results:
Gold: Gavin Parke (34 points)
Silver: Ivan Hanak (32 points)
Bronze: Carmel McCann (35 points and best score of the day)
Two “Twos” this week shared between Gavin Parke and Phil de Lacy (welcome back) and Nearest the Pins were Gavin Parke, Phil de Lacy, Steve Webb and Greame Millington. John Osborne winning the football card with Fulham and Robin Eastman taking the “McBride Bottle”.
Next week we head north to Font del Llop, which was rained off the last time we were due to play – that seems unlikely next week with how the weather has improved.
Winners picture (L- R) Gavin Parke (Gold), Robin Eastman (McBride Bottle), Lee Eastman (Captain), Ivan Hanak (Silver), Carmel McCann (Bronze) and Darren Strugnell (President doing his best impression of PBomber).
