Our Captain for this year, Les Smith, presided over his "Big Weekend" and what a fantastic two days in was. Saturday saw the field of 76 play a 2 ball better ball competition with some incredible scores.
The weather was perfect and the course played well. Les and wife Jackie were ably supported by Don Forrester and Joe O'Reilly in the buggies supplying ample refreshments and taking the photographs.
After the completion of the golf the nearest the pins and fairway centre line were presented.
In his speech, Les thank all those involved in helping him make it such a special day including all of the Pestana staff.
On Sunday evening the presentation dinner was held at the wonderful Luna Diamante Restaurant in Sesmarias Albufeira. The location was fantastic and the food delicious.
After the prize giving, Les once again thanked everyone involved in the organising, Jodie Caudle for the photographs, and with a special mention and a lovely bouquet for his better half Jackie.
Results:
The SDM Interclub team took on Levante GC today at Quinta da Cima golf course near the Spanish border. A long fabulous course in good condition but surprisingly preferred lies were allowed.
The 3 course after match lunch with wine and coffee was exceptional and professionally served in beautiful surroundings. All this for just €25 including green fees. If you are a handicap of 24 or less and want to be considered for team selection, please sign up on the website.
Levante put out a strong quality team with a smattering of single figure handicappers. Despite our teams best efforts we succumbed to a 4&1 defeat, highlighting the importance of course knowledge and the difficulty of picking up points away from home. Well done to Dave and Marijke on their win and all the team for signing up, turning out and representing your club.
Results as follows:
Wayne Sinfield and Mel Huxtable - Lost 2&1
Per Lars Tonstad and Chris Zisimides - Lost 8&6
Dave Darling and Marijke Rombouts - Won 2&1
Steve Edwards and Les Smith - Lost 3&2
Des Briggs and Wendy Burns - Lost 3&1
SDM has a talented artist, Maddy Van Kleef, who has generously donated an original painting for auction. All proceeds to the PLD charity, Algarvean Oncológica Association.
The painting is Acrylic on canvas, measures 100cm by 40cm. Originally for sale at €175.
If you would like to place a secret bid for this fabulous work of art please send your bid to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before Tuesday 14th September. The lucky owner will be announced on Thursday 16th September at Pink Ladies Day.
A team of ten SDM ladies played a friendly Matchplay game at Vila Sol on Thursday 19th August. There was indeed a very friendly atmosphere both on the golf course and at the lunch after the game. The SDM ladies came away with a great win. Three and a half to one and a half, a great result on a tricky course. Well played ladies!
Members,
Just a quick note to say thank you for your support over the weekend.
It was great to see over 80 players at Silves on Saturday for the President's Cup competition. Well done Wendy Emrich, Pete Steward, Steve and Julie Barratt who posted a magnificent 126 points to win the trophy. The second place team of Nigel Cotterill, Sandi Rumfitt, Kevin and Jan Bell also broke the 120 point barrier scoring a more than creditable 123.
I would like to thank Eddie Kassner for his effort and patience in sorting out the draw and collating the results.
The President's Lunch at Brasserie Rosal on Sunday was an enjoyable affair with over 70 members and guests attending. We were treated to a great lunch by Andi, Nico and the rest of the team and well entertained by the tireless singer/guitarist Ardelino.
What a great afternoon/lunch to mark the end of our quarterly Thursday boys competition at the Brasserie Rosal.
Congratulations to our overall winner Pete Steward and well done to you all for making every Thursday the great success that it always is.
Photos show Dave giving his creative hand crafted prizes to the relevant recipients, Rob, John, Euan, Mick, Steve, Per Lars and overall quarterly Winner Pete.
Our thanks go to Andi, Nico and all their fantastic staff at Brasserie Rosal for ensuring our Thursday boys have a most enjoyable afternoon.
The afternoon and the weeks that lead up to this day is all thanks to the legendary Tweedy, our Thursday boys organiser, Thank you mate.
Congratulations to SdM member Steve Edwards on his hole in one at the 13th hole on Silves.
It was Steve's 3rd hole in one and his second at this hole.
With a slight helping breeze Steve hit 7 iron from the back tee, a shot that measured 137 metres. It was a sweetly struck shot and looked on line straight away, however when he got to the green he was slightly worried he could not see his ball and feared it had run through the back, then he noticed the ball in the hole!