After the "away day" at Alto last week due to the European Seniors Competitions, the matchplay men came back home to Silves on this damp and relatively cold Thursday morning. Quite a few of the regulars were not playing today, as they were on marshalling duty for the Seniors Final at Pinta - getting very wet and very cold!
So, just 12 of us today, and only two of the three 4balls were our normal matchplay game, as Pete Vaughan and his guests played their own game.
A windy and overcast day saw the 2014 Captain's Drive In at Silves Course today. Out going Captain welcomed incoming Captain Gary Edwards early in the morning for the ceremony of putting out on the 18th green and driving off on the first tee. Afterwards 56 members played in a match play format, Gary's team in Red and Geoff's in Blue.
SdM Handicap secretary Mags Taylor finished 2013 with a bang by scoring her first hole in one on the 7th hole at Gramacho today.
This years Annual Christmas Party and Presentation Evening proved to be a great success. Welcomed by Captain Geoff Cox members were given Champagne to start their evening. A full 3 course Christmas meal was served by the Pestana Staff.
After the meal began the presentations, starting with the earlier Christmas Hamper Competition which was won by Ray Groves, Eileen Groves, Gary Edwards and Gill Edwards. The Knockouts and Club Championship prizes were then presented.
Last Thursday saw the dream team of Gill Edwards, Annie Chapman, Paula Luijt and Paullette Usher take first prize on the second ladies Christmas event and lunch Organized by Eileen Groves .
Twenty ladies turned up to play on a damp Thursday morning as with previous years there was buzz of excitement even before anyone teed off.
Saturday saw this years annual carols in the clubhouse. Again lead by Mags on the keyboard members enjoyed a hearty sing along. With mince pies and sausage rolls in abundance merriment was the order of the day.
56 players enjoyed yet another lovely December day, although when organiser Dave Tweed arrived at Silves golf course at 7.15 everything outside was covered with white frost! So, 14 teams played the Seattles Shambles game in which the best drive from the team is selected, but everyone plays their own ball after that. Please continue reading for the full photo gallery and full report.
Ken Shelton is this months medal winner
Ken was meant to return to the uk but delayed his return which turned out to be an astute decision
Ken won the medal in style resulting in a handicap cut for himself.