On Saturday 19 September in near perfect weather conditions on a well prepared Silves Golf Course, Serra de Monchique Golf Club took to the fairways in a Pairs better ball format contesting the Captains Day substantial array of prizes.

The following evening at Brasserie Rosal restaurant respecting social distancing restrictions, Captain Des Briggs and wife Barbara presented the Captains Jug Trophy to the overall winners Stephen Day and Malcolm Marshal. This was followed by an excellent 3 course meal together with superb entertainment by the ABBA tribute girls Mandy and Elsa.

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Many of our longer serving members will know Fernando and Vera Grave. Vera worked at Pestana Gramacho from 2007 until 2014 firstly in the reception and then at Navada Bobs.
In January 2015 they decided to open their own business, using their vast experience and knowledge here in Portugal they created “Everywhere Travel Agency”.
Both Fernando and Vera have worked for many years in the travel and tourism industry and have experience in accommodation, car rental, transportation and golf, hence they decided to follow their dream and create "Everywhere Travel Agency". With "Everywhere" you will find security in all of their services, a nice smile, good humor and great professionalism from their team. You will always receive prompt and efficient responses to your requests.
The shop has a large display of golf clothing and equipment, including a very comprehensive ladies department. They would also like to offer SdM members a 20% discount on all golf clothing that is not already discounted.

The annual Captain's drive in for this year took place Saturday. Under beautiful blue skys last year's Captain Mel Huxtable putted out on the 18th and new Captain Des Briggs drove off from the first. . Members enjoyed the pre match prayer of deliverance by Geraldine which should eradicate all the demons of the course, such as air shots, hooks, slices and the dreaded shanks and yips; and also keep the club house beer and wine flowing for the foreseeable future, without interruption!

After the ceremony 86 players took to the course, the views were beautiful, the fairways running and the greens receptive.

Post game entertainment was provided by Baz and the prizes were awarded before the dancing started.

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The ‘Movember Shave Off’ took place on Tuesday 3rd December, after golf. A staggering 756€ was raised on the day and through sponsorship. Money raised for Algarvean Oncology Association, Captain’s Charity.
Many thanks to Nuno and Andre of Hellgoz Barbers, Algoz for performing a professional shave outside Silves clubhouse.
Huge thanks to the guys who willingly had their facial hair removed in cool conditions! Mel Huxtable, Steve Edwards, Des Briggs, Richard Emrich, Pete Lawrence and Nigel Cotterill, to raise awareness of Prostrate Cancer. Thank you very much to all who donated.

Another year another fabulous St Andrews Day celebration. This year may well have surpassed all others. Our Scottish members always push the boat out and today was no exception. From the incredible costumes to the superb halfway house, then an array of wonderful prizes and the odd dram of malt whisky! What a day, what a brilliant event.

Many thanks to all the organisers but especially Stu and Kath Deans who excelled even their previous high standards.

The format was a two ball better ball and the leading three groups all came in with 45 points.

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SdM completed their 2019 season at the annual Finals Day held at the Vila Sol golf course.

Six players who had represented the club throughout the year were drawn from a hat to play. Those that were lucky enough to be there had to have their waterproofs with them as the weather was not good. The buffet in the club house afterwards at the presentation ceremony was however fabulous.

SdM did not come in the prizes on the day but they did pick up the Interclub Knockout Trophy -again! having won the same cup last year.