Today was Groundhog Day 3 for the Serra de Monchique GC Interleague Team. After Thursdays Algarve Inter-Club match against Vila Sol which was narrowly lost and then yesterday’s SdM and SICG Joint Charity Event raising over €4000, Team SdM dragged their weary aching limbs onto the fairways again to face a very strong team from Pinheiros Altos. PA brought with them two scratch players and 3 single figure handicappers to take us on in the semi-finals of the knockout cup. A tough ask but Team SdM rose to the occasion and with dogged determination put THEMSELVES through to the finals KO match to face either Vila Sol or Alto on a neutral course to be decided. I can’t begin to tell you how proud I am of this team, who performed admirably against some awesome big hitters. PA were superb opponents in all areas, including sportsmanship, courtesy and the after match Craic at O’barradas restaurant. The final result was a 3 to 2 win to Serra de Monchique GC as follows:

Des Briggs & Chris Sizimides - Won 2 up
Per Lars Tonstad & Dave Darling - half
Jimmy Cruz & Steven Barratt - half
Marja Chapman & Julie Barratt - Won 2 up
Steve Edwards & Les Smith - Lost 4&2
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