Costa Blanca Golf

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

Venue: Bonalba Golf and Spa, March 20 This Wednesday’s competition was dedicated to St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland. The day was sponsored by our Irish members Jim and Kate Hurley who had asked us to wear “something green”, in celebration of St. Patrick. Everybody entered into the spirit of the occasion, as can be seen on our website’s Photo Gallery. Unfortunately, the weather had changed from near summer temperatures to more normal March conditions, but this did not deter some of our players who braved the lower temperatures, by turning up in some eye catching outfits.

The main competition was Bogey Play, where on every hole you score either a plus (+) for a score better than your net par, a zero (0) for a net par or a minus (-) for a score worse than your net par. Apart from prizes for the main competition, there was an abundance of other prizes, as can be seen below, all chosen with a lot of thought by Jim and Kate to remind us of Ireland. In addition, there was a prize for the best front and back 9’s, generously sponsored by their guests Francois and Patricia.

The prize giving was a jolly affair with Irish music, cava and some dancing from Kate and the overall winner James. And, of course, a few pints of Guinness could be spotted here and there.

Our heartfelt thanks go to Jim and Kate for their generous sponsorship of a truly enjoyable day. Summarising the prizes: Birdies made on any hole: Hole 6 Richard, Francois, Hole 8 Erik Paesmans, Helmut, Doris, Hole 9 Richard, Francois, Hole 11Francois, Hole 15Francois, Hole 16James, Francois, Hole 17Nino, Hole 18 Francois

Nearest the pins:

Hole 4 (ladies and men 22+ hcp) Patricia

Hole 8 (ladies and men 22+ hcp) Doris

Hole 11 (all players) Francois

Hole 14 (all players) John Garnett

Longest drive Ladies, hole 6 – Patricia

Longest drive Men, hole 7 – Michael

Best score front 9 Ladies (excluding those in the top 5) – Doris with +/-0

Best score back 9 Men (excluding those in the top 5) – Nino with +2

The top results of the Bogey competition were:

5th place with +3 off 12 hcp – Erik Paesmans

4th place with +3 off 11 hcp – John Garnett, with a better back 9

3rd place awarded to the best Lady with -1 off 20 hcp – Jan Boultbee

2nd place with +4 off 32 hcp – Mo Farouky

1st place with +4 off 20 hcp – James Burnet, with a better back 9