December 2022
Mijas - Los Olivos 29th December 2022
This week we played our final round of 2022 at Mijas Golf, Los Olivos. The day was sponsored by Luis Bernal.
The course was as tricky as ever with tight fairways and fast greens. The weather was absolutely superb with 20 degrees and no wind.
After a tough day on the course we took all our excuses back to the Red Dragon.
Results from Mijas
1st place was Ray Critcher with 34 pts playing off 12.2 now 11.9
2nd Place was Luis Bernal with 33 pts, but with the best back nine, playing off 7.
3rd place was Larry Byrne with 33 pts again, playing off 20.
Nearest the pin in one was Pat O'Conner.
Nearest the pin in two was Bob Sawyer.
Our Guest prizes went to our new Danish Friend Kenneth Normann with 29 pts playing off 5.
We also presented Luis with the 2022 OOM prize, well done Luis.
Next week we wipe the slate clean and start a new season for 2023, we can all have another go at winning the OOM. A new Handicap system is in place, so look out for that in the new year.
Next week we are at Santana Golf, we are almost full if you want to place hurry and let us know!
Myself and all the committee would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year!
This week we played our final round of 2022 at Mijas Golf, Los Olivos. The day was sponsored by Luis Bernal.
The course was as tricky as ever with tight fairways and fast greens. The weather was absolutely superb with 20 degrees and no wind.
After a tough day on the course we took all our excuses back to the Red Dragon.
Results from Mijas
1st place was Ray Critcher with 34 pts playing off 12.2 now 11.9
2nd Place was Luis Bernal with 33 pts, but with the best back nine, playing off 7.
3rd place was Larry Byrne with 33 pts again, playing off 20.
Nearest the pin in one was Pat O'Conner.
Nearest the pin in two was Bob Sawyer.
Our Guest prizes went to our new Danish Friend Kenneth Normann with 29 pts playing off 5.
We also presented Luis with the 2022 OOM prize, well done Luis.
Next week we wipe the slate clean and start a new season for 2023, we can all have another go at winning the OOM. A new Handicap system is in place, so look out for that in the new year.
Next week we are at Santana Golf, we are almost full if you want to place hurry and let us know!
Myself and all the committee would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year!
Santana Golf 22nd December 2022
Thursday we played our last game before Xmas at Santana, the day was sponsored by Don Crowley, after last weeks rain it was completely different this week with Temperatures in the low 20's and glorious blue skies.
The presentation took place up at Santana and we also presented the trophies for the year for the various competitions that took place.
Results from Santana
1st Tarja Juvonen, 37pts, playing off 24.8, now off 23.2
2nd Don Crowley, 36pts,back 9 of 18pts, playing off 17.2, now off 16.8
3rd Gary Sparrow, 36pts,back 9 of 17pts, playing off 10.5, now off 10.1
Nearest the pin in One, hole 16, Ray Critcher
Nearest the pin in Two, hole 6, Gary Sparrow
Guest prize was won by Steve Hall with 32pts
Next week we are playing Mijas Los Olivos with the first tee time at 10.00
Thursday we played our last game before Xmas at Santana, the day was sponsored by Don Crowley, after last weeks rain it was completely different this week with Temperatures in the low 20's and glorious blue skies.
The presentation took place up at Santana and we also presented the trophies for the year for the various competitions that took place.
Results from Santana
1st Tarja Juvonen, 37pts, playing off 24.8, now off 23.2
2nd Don Crowley, 36pts,back 9 of 18pts, playing off 17.2, now off 16.8
3rd Gary Sparrow, 36pts,back 9 of 17pts, playing off 10.5, now off 10.1
Nearest the pin in One, hole 16, Ray Critcher
Nearest the pin in Two, hole 6, Gary Sparrow
Guest prize was won by Steve Hall with 32pts
Next week we are playing Mijas Los Olivos with the first tee time at 10.00
Parador Golf 15th December 2022
This week we played Parador Golf, the weather did its best to have our day cancelled out with rain for the last few days and fairly heavy rain through the night! Rain stopped at nine, leaving the course to wet for buggies.
That meant we had a fair amount of people cancel, that left us with a few brave (stupid) guys go to battle with the course, not those brave guys made it all the way round. One four ball let the course win and left after 9 holes.
That left just 7 of us on the course, we enjoyed and day and it was nice to walk for a change. With only 7 players left we decided it wasn't right to do a presentation or give out prizes.
Our winner with 32 points would have been Mike Milner, although he didn't get a prize we have still cut him.
Next week is Santana Golf, let us know quickly if you wish to play!
This week we played Parador Golf, the weather did its best to have our day cancelled out with rain for the last few days and fairly heavy rain through the night! Rain stopped at nine, leaving the course to wet for buggies.
That meant we had a fair amount of people cancel, that left us with a few brave (stupid) guys go to battle with the course, not those brave guys made it all the way round. One four ball let the course win and left after 9 holes.
That left just 7 of us on the course, we enjoyed and day and it was nice to walk for a change. With only 7 players left we decided it wasn't right to do a presentation or give out prizes.
Our winner with 32 points would have been Mike Milner, although he didn't get a prize we have still cut him.
Next week is Santana Golf, let us know quickly if you wish to play!
Santa Clara 8th December 2022
Last week we played Santa Clara, the day was sponsored by Mike Milner.
The weather has turned, we have had a few days of rain and we weren't if we would get to play. Fortunately apart from a couple of very short showers, we managed an almost rain free day!
The course held up well, it is the first time in a few years we have been to Santa Clara, we all enjoyed it and I am sure we will be back.
Results from Santa Clara
1st Ian McCarthy, 35pts, playing off 11.9, now 11.4
2nd Larry Byrne, 33pts, back 9 17pts, playing off 19.9 , no handicap change
3rd Tom Turley, 33pts, back 9 16pts, playing off 5.0, no change
Nearest the pin in One , hole 6, Iain Hardiker
Nearest the pin in Two, hole 16, Andy Hassall
We are at Parador another great course.
Last week we played Santa Clara, the day was sponsored by Mike Milner.
The weather has turned, we have had a few days of rain and we weren't if we would get to play. Fortunately apart from a couple of very short showers, we managed an almost rain free day!
The course held up well, it is the first time in a few years we have been to Santa Clara, we all enjoyed it and I am sure we will be back.
Results from Santa Clara
1st Ian McCarthy, 35pts, playing off 11.9, now 11.4
2nd Larry Byrne, 33pts, back 9 17pts, playing off 19.9 , no handicap change
3rd Tom Turley, 33pts, back 9 16pts, playing off 5.0, no change
Nearest the pin in One , hole 6, Iain Hardiker
Nearest the pin in Two, hole 16, Andy Hassall
We are at Parador another great course.
Mijas - Las Largos 1st December 2022
This week we played at Mijas Los Lagos and was the Champion of Champions final for those who had qualified and a separate Stableford comp for everyone else. We were kindly sponsored by Ian McCarthy.
For the first time in 7 months we had to get our warm golf clothing out and even had to get some waterproofs out as for the first couple of holes it was actually raining which was a shock to all but very welcome for the golf courses as they are bone dry.
Results from Mijas Los Lagos
Champions of Champions final
1st Gary Sparrow, 34pts, playing off 10.7, now 10.4
2nd Ian McCarthy, 32pts, playing off 11.8, now 11.9
3rd Simon Waby, 30pts, playing off 4.9, now 5.0
Stableford Comp results
1st Ronnie Ross, 30pts, playing off 19.3, now 18.9
2nd Tom Turley, 29pts, playing off 4.9, now 5.0
3rd Jonathon Furlong, 28pts, playing off 18.7, now 18.8
Nearest the pin in Two, hole 3, Ronnie Ross
Nearest the pin in One, hole 11 Jamie Watkins
Guest prize was won by Simon Burgess with 22pts, playing off 20.0
Next week we are at Santa Clara with the first tee time at 10.30 and will be sponsored by Mike Milner.