Costa Blanca Golf Society

Sponsored by Friends of the CBGS: Manolo Garay, Bill Williams; Bonalba Golf Club, Edi Rent-a-Car, Bodega Seleccion (El Campello)

Today we played our Monthly Medal competition. This was one week later than normal, as the first Wednesday of this month had been chosen by our Captain Greta to be her Captain’s Day.

As the stress of playing out on each hole was getting to some of us, we missed the splendid halfway house from last week to help set us up for the back 9.

We had an attendance of 34 members and two guests and welcomed back our ‘swallows’ the Hurley’s and also Bob Crow our sponsor of the Two’s Club.

The weather was again kind to us, cloudy but warm enough to play in tee shirts. So, not being restricted by numerous layers of clothing seemed to have helped some players swing well and post some good results. The scores on top of the leader board were very close and some had to be determined on countback. Chris narrowly missed out on the prizes to Jan as she had played a better back 9. And again, Moe beat Jan on the back 9 on countback. Richard, although very narrowly missing out on the back 6 to James for second place, had the lowest gross score of only 80 shots. And the newly returned and rejuvenated Jim Hurley was the winner today.

Well done to all of you! Summarising the results: The guests played Stableford and this was won by Greta and Peter’s friend Jeanine. Nearest the Pin: Hole 4 Michael Davison; Hole 8 Pascale Leroux; Hole 11 Angel Centener; Hole 14 Roger Hunger

There were 2 Two’s today. Michael and Pascale being nearest the pin, also putted in for a birdie. They received the customary golf ball.

The main competition results were:

5th place with a net 72 off 22 hcp – Jan Boultee; 4th place with a net 72 off 32 hcp – Moe Farouky beating Jan on the back 9; 3rd place with a net 71 off 9 hcp – Richard Davis; 2nd place with a net 71 off 19 hcp – James Burnet beating Richard on the back 6

1st place with a net 69 off 21 hcp – Jim Hurley

New members are very welcome, subject to availability. For membership details contact Doris ShearmanEarp, Secretary: 965 959 678