San Miguel Golf

Roda, July 8

Twenty-eight players made it to a rearranged meet at Roda, kind enough to find a slot at fairly short notice after another course cancelled.

Not a bad turnout given summer numbers are always low, whether impacted by Covid--19 or not, and due to that nasty virus as well, causing trepidation amongst some members regarding venturing back on to the golf course.

The course was in very good condition, a clear advance on that found at La Manga the previous week. Even the bunkers were perfectly prepared, consistent and very playable.

A bit of dead, recently cut grass hanging around, which led to some hide and seek with balls, but otherwise absolutely no complaints.

Some players still seem to think we are on end of lockdown golf, with arrival at tees only required 10 or so minutes before tee-off time.

That is not the case as SMGS is now fully back in to the groove and, apart from not including nearest the pins (which it was agreed by those present will resume next week at El Plantio), all is as before midMarch, with players in future needing to arrive at least 45 minutes before their allotted time.

Due to the numbers playing, only 2 categories were competed for. In Gold Dave Rowe came out on top with 35 points, closely followed by Graeme Forbes on 34, with John Humphrey (32) 3rd. In Silver Brian Mulligan (35) pipped Captain Phil de Lacy on countback. Steve Hart was just behind in 3rd with 34 points.

The day’s other prize, the Abacus and its associated bottle of red wine, went to John Rose who fought off some stiff competition.

SMGS would like to thank the Roda staff for an excellent day out.

Next week we will be at El Plantio near Alicante. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Captain Phil de Lacy a call on 711 032 859.