Monday 19th January saw the latest round of the Fermon Trophy, this time the SDM home game at Silves. Competitors were faced with tough condition with a stiff, cold wind blowing throughout the round but despite that there was some good golf played. It was probably the closest game in Fermon Trophy history with only 1 (one) point separating all four team. Winners on the day were Vila Sol with 176 points, the other three teams (Carvoeiro,SDM and Alto) were tied in second place with 175. Alto helped by a best of the day performance of 42 by one of their pairs.
On a cold and frosty morning this year's Captain Ray Groves was welcomed into his year by out going Captain Gary Edwards. The now traditional putting out on the 18th green by Gary was followed by Ray driving off on the first. Slightly different this year was the introduction of a hickory shafted putter and driver. Remarkable Gary sunk a long putt followed by Ray hitting a 170 yard drive down the middle of the fairway!
Pinta Clubhouse was the venue for this year's Christmas Party. Over 60 members attended and were well entertained with some fine Christmas Fayre and music.
After the dinner and before the dancing Captain Gary Edwards thanked all those who had helped make his year as Captain such a successful one. He introduced Ray Groves, his successor, and Ray presented Gary with a fabulous photo album to remind him of his time as Captain.
After two events SDM Ladies are in the lead for the VACS Trophy. We were 7 points behind after the first meeting at Alto but after our visit to Vila Sol last week with our top 5 players scoring 30+ points we now have a 4 point lead going into the 3rd round which is on home ground in January. Congratulations to two SDM members who had 34pts, Lydia Harriman who was 1st and Lynn Cook who came 3rd.
SdM are so fortunate to have so many gorgeous Lady Members - and they are always keen to line up for a photo!
Thursday 13th November 2014 saw the inauguration of a new trophy at SdM.
Played by our past Captains it’s a trophy we hope will become something they will look forward to entering and hopefully winning! Obviously as the years pass it will become slightly more populated, this first year only having 5 participants plus guest, vice captain Ray Groves, who was representing the Captain who is away.
Our initial winner was George Cook who’s score will remain a secret to protect all other contestants from severe embarrassment!
Mens and Ladies Result Table for this year's Foundation Cup.
| 1 | GOODFELLOW, JAMES | 15 | 69 | 37:32 | |
| 2 | CRUZ RODRIGUEZ, JIMMY | 10 | 69 | 34:35 | |
| 3 | TENNANT, Warren | 16 | 69 | 33:36 | |
| 4 | PYPER, Euan | 17 | 71 | 35:36 | |
| 5 | EDWARDS, GARY | 9 | 72 | 39:33 | |
| 6 | COX, GEOFFREY | 12 | 72 | 38:34 | |
| 7 | RICHARDSON, ANDY | 10 | 72 | 38:34 | |
| 8 | CHAPMAN, Peter | 19 | 72 | 36:36 | |
| 9 | COOK, GEORGE | 9 | 73 | 35:38 | |
| 10 | HATHERLEY, Peter David | 8 | 74 | 36:38 | |
| 11 | TAYLOR, DAVID JOHN | 11 | 75 | 40:35 | |
| 12 | SHELTON, Ken | 20 | 75 | 38:37 | |
| 13 | GROVES, RAYMOND | 12 | 76 | 39:37 | |
| 14 | WINSTANLEY, ALAN | 27 | 76 | 39:37 | |
| 15 | EDWARDS, STEPHEN | 9 | 79 | 44:35 | |
| - | COE, ROBERT | 10 | NRet | - | |
| - | BELL, Kevin | 21 | NRet | - |
| 4 | EVANS-BARROWS, Ginni | 70 | 21.6 | 37.33 |
| 6 | RUMFITT, SANDRA | 72 | 22.7 | 40.32 |
| 10 | HUXTABLE, KAREN | 72 | 29.6 | 38.34 |
| 12 | COOK, LYNN | 73 | 12.9 | 41.32 |
| 13 | POWELL, Elizabeth | 73 | 21.4 | 38.35 |
| 20 | MURPHY, JUDI | 77 | 13.8 | 40.37 |
| 21 | EDWARDS, GILL | 78 | 14.3 | 40.38 |
| 22 | CHAPMAN, Marja | 78 | 15.3 | 39.39 |
| 24 | TAYLOR, MAGS | 79 | 23.3 | 38.41 |
| 25 | EMRICH, Wendy | 82 | 30 | 47.35 |