A party of 35 SDM golfers, accompanied by 5 non-playing guests/partners, recently enjoyed 4 nights at the Quinta da Marinha Golf Resort, on the outskirts of Cascais. Threatened heavy rain, hailstones, and lightning never materialised (except at night). The golf course was tough – especially on the first day – but those who persevered eventually produced some good scores :-

Day 1 - Men                        Ladies
Mick Caudle 34 points        Marijke Rombouts 31 points
Tommy Sundin 33 points    Jill Edwards 28 (16) points
Ian Wakenshaw 31 points   Barbara Briggs 28 (14) points

Day 2 - Men                         Ladies
John Hall 35 points              Barbara Briggs 33 (16-11) points
Wayne Sinfield 33 points     Julia Hall 33 (16-9) points
Tommy Sundin 32 points      Del Burtenshaw 29 points

Overall Winners
Tommy Sundin                     Barbara Briggs

Over the two rounds, Nearest the Pin prizes were won by Tommy Sundin (2), John Hall, Barbara Briggs, Maddy Van Kleef, Karen Huxtable, Joost Rombouts and Jill Edwards.

The Peter Lawrence trophy was gratefully returned by Eddie Kassner, with Di deciding this year’s worthy recipient would be Dave Tweed. Good luck Dave (and trusted sidekick John Hall).

A day off between rounds was enjoyed by members at a variety of places, including Cascais, Sintra, Azenhas do Mar, Ericeira and another Pestana resort, Beloura.
And reminiscing about the previous tour to El Rompido, on this occasion there were no downpours and flooding reported on the way home!