16 Oct 2013

2013: President's Day (16.10.)


Venue : Bonalba Golf &Spa, Wednesday,16th October 2013.


Today was President’s Day.  Our President, Jeff Murton, presented us all with a Titleist ball before we started our round of Stableford.  Everybodyl enjoyed this day “with a difference”.  In order that the results stayed secret until the prize giving, Jeff and his wife Caroline attended the two par 3’s on the front nine  which were nominated for nearest to pin and also the 15th and 18th hole where we had to drive “nearest to the rope” .  The weather also played its part  to add to this very pleasant day with summer temperatures reaching the 30’s.  Directly after the golf, we had the prize giving and all winners were presented with magnificent crystal trophies.  The overall winner, Chris van Bemmelen, will also have his name engraved on the silver Presidents Trophy which stays in the club house.  However, on this day he was able to hold it and he proudly paraded it around the meeting room.  Well done Chris!

To round off the day, Jeff had arranged to have dinner at the beautiful restaurant “MISTER X” at El Planet, Altea.  About 25 of us were able to attend and enjoy a delicious meal served by very attentive and friendly staff.  Jeff very kindly donated the wine to go with the meal, followed by some more complimentary drinks from the restaurant.  So all in all a jolly evening.  Thank you, Mr. President!

We had one guest playing with us today and consequently receiving the guest prize. It was Nick from Birmingham 

Nearest the pins :
Hole 4                        David Davies
Hole 8                        Brian Hines

Drive nearest the rope:
Doris Shearman-Earp
Dennis Pyman

There were no twos today.

As for the competition results:
3rd place with 34 points, Les Wilkinson beating Angel Centenera on the back nine
2nd place with 35 points, Richard Davis
1st place with 36 points, Chris van Bemmelen

New Members and Guests are always welcome.

For alterations to Society days contact the Captain Brian Hines :
96 595 9299
For membership details contact Doris Shearman-Earp, Secretary:
96 595 9678

Costa Blanca Consistency Chart 2013
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1st Clive Dresner                            36 points
2nd Dennis Pyman                         35 points
3rd Edi Rogers                                33 points
4th Brian Hines                                21 points
5th Graham Sutton                          14 points

Correct as of 16th October 2013