2026: St. Patrick's Day Competition (18.3.)

Venue:  Bonalba Golf & Spa

 

This Wednesday we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, a yearly competition sponsored very generously by our Irish friends, Jim and Kate Hurley. 

 

As always, it was a fun day enjoyed by 31 members and 5 guests.  The format was a qualifying Individual Stableford.  There were lots of prizes.  The main competition counted for members only, but the other prizes were open to everyone.

 

A special mention goes to Jean-Jaques Lavergne who achieved nearest the pin on hole 14, one of the longer par 3’s, which was no mean feast, considering his proud age of 89, beating all the “youngster” in the competition.

 

The weather was kind to us. We enjoyed nice temperatures and sitting in the sun by the food trucks after golf and before heading to the Bonalba Hotel for the presentation lunch.

 

At the prize giving, Jim and Kate made a special mention and presented a bottle of champagne to one of our Society’s long-standing members and previous Captain, Graham Sutton, who recently celebrated his 80^thbirthday.

Again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Graham. You don’t look a day over ……. (the number is up to everyone  )

 

See photos in the blog Gallery.

 

The results of the day were as follows:

 

Nearest the pin:

Hole 4   (Ladies)                   Karine Sienaert

Hole 8   (all)                          Francois Salardaine

Hole 11 (all)                          Helmut Treiber

Hole 14 (all)                          Jean-Jaques Lavergne

 

There were 2 twos, from Marko van den Berg and Edi Rogers, both on hole 4.

 

Nearest the pin in 3 on hole 3 Div. 2 – Ignace Boesmans

Nearest the pin in 3 on hole 15 Div. 1 – Derek Cruickshank

 

Longest drive men hole 18 – Robert Florin (guest)

Longest drive ladies hole 9 – Karen Cruickshank

 

Best back 9 – Richard Davis

Best Guest – Robert Heyens with 36 points

 

The main competition:

Men Div.1:

2^nd place with 37 points off 22 hcp – Ignace Boesmans

1^st place with 40 points off 20 hcp  – Marcel Barink

Men Div.2:

2^nd place with 36 points off 25 hcp – Santi Hung

1^st place with 41 points off 26 hcp  – Tony Dewavrin

 

Ladies: 

3^rd place with 34 points off 34 hcp  – Heidi Dewavrin

2^nd place with 36 points off 30 hcp – Agnes Lemee

1^st place with 36 points off 28 hcp  – Karen Cruickshank, on lower handicap

 

St. Patrick's Day Competiton 2026

A merry Christmas and a happy New Year 2026

to all our Members, Families and Friends

Last Wednesday we had a fun Christmas Texas Scramble.  Michael Davison, Karin Cruickshank and Doris Shearman-Earp came first with 45 points, before Derek Cruickshank, Pascale Leroux and Karine Sienaert with 38 points.

2025: Finnish Day (10.12.)

 

Venue:  Bonalba Golf & Spa, 10.12.25

 

Today was our “Finnish Day”, sponsored by Heidi and Tony Dewavrin.  We honoured our sponsors by wearing “blue and white”, the colours of the Finnish flag.

The format was Individual Stableford.  

 

Congratulations to all the winners, who were presented with some carefully selected prizes, all with a Finnish scheme and beautifully wrapped, bearing a very stylish Finnish CBGS logo, specially designed by one of Heidi’s relatives.  

There was also a big raffle, so, in fact in the end, everyone came away with a prize.

 

On behalf of all the members of the Society, our Captain gave a big heartfelt thank you to Heidi and Tony for their generous sponsorship and all the hard work and effort that went into making this a very special day.

 

The summary of today’s competition was as follows:

Nearest the pin:

Hole 4             Richard Davis

Hole 8            Albert Bouchacha

Hole 11          Marko van den Berg

Hole 14          Santi Hung

 

There was an abundance of twos today.  On hole 4 we had Richard Davis, Marko van den Berg and Pascale Leroux.  On hole 8, putted in and on hole 14, Santi got his two.

They were all presented with a special golf ball, bearing the Finnish CBGS logo.

 

Individual Stableford:

Division 1:

4^th place with 35 points off 18 hcp – Eddy Fagg

3^rd place with 36 points off 21 hcp – Edi Rogers

2^nd place with 39 points off 20 hcp – Helmut Treiber

Winner with 340 points off 13 hcp – Marko van den Berg

 

Division 2:

4^th place with 33 points off 31 hcp – Moe Farouky

3^rd place with 34 points off 27 hcp – Pascale Leroux

2^nd place with 35 points off 33 hcp – Doris Shearman-Earp

Winner with 36 points off 30 hcp – Graham Sutton

 

 

 

2025: Koningsdag - Last Man Standing (30.4.)

Venue:  Bonalba Golf & Spa, 30.4.25

 

Today’s competition was sponsored by our Dutch friends Marcel Barink and Marko van den Berg, to celebrate “Koningsdag” (King’s Day) which is an important festivity in Holland.  27 players took part in this fun format of “Last Man (or Woman) Standing” where everybody played off scratch and indicated how far they got on the course by marking it with their orange flag.  

 

The first flag was put down on the tee of the 15^th hole and the majority of the flags were placed on the 17^thhole.  Karen, the overall winner, was on the 18^th green, one short putt away from the hole.

 

Everybody entered into the spirit of the day by wearing the Dutch national colour of orange and we all enjoyed the magnificent orange decorations on the club terrace.

We were also treated to a Half Way House, thanks to Andrea and Ellen, the wives of Marcel and Marko.

 

Prior to prize giving we were treated to a celebratory sparkling cocktail.  There were plenty of prizes and also a raffle of popular Dutch goodies.

 

We toasted and gave a vote of thanks to Marcel and Marko for their great effort and generosity in making this a truly memorable competition.

See many more photos in the Gallery.

 

The summary of today’s competition is as follows:

Nearest the pin:

Hole 4             Heidi Dewavrin

Hole 8            Michael Davison

Hole 11          Marcel Barink

Hole 14          Pascale Leroux

 

Main competition:

Helmut Treiber had the honour of being the first to mark his flag.

 

3^rd place – Richard Davis

2^nd place – Pascale Leroux

Winner  – Karen Cruickshank

2025: St. Patrick's Day Stableford (12.3.)

Venue:  Bonalba Golf & Spa

 

This Wednesday we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, a yearly competition sponsored very generously by our Irish friends, Jim and Kate Hurley. 

 

As always, it was a fun day enjoyed by 32 members and 2 guests.  The format was a qualifying Individual Stableford.  There were lots of prizes.  The main competition counted for members only, but the other prizes were open to everyone.

Kate with 36 points came 2^nd in the Ladies’ competition, but as a sponsor, decided not to claim the prize.

 

The weather was reasonably kind to us. Although there was some wind, the temperatures stayed quite pleasant.

 

After golf, members and guests attended an Irish themed lunch in the Club restaurant, during which the prizes were presented.

  

See photos in the blog Gallery.

 

The results of the day were as follows:

Best dressed for the occasion: Marko van den Berg and Karen Cruickshank

 

Nearest the pin:

Hole 4   (Ladies)                   Deidre Smyth-Brady

Hole 8   (all)                          Jean-Jaques Bourrier

Hole 11 (all)                          Karen Cruickshank

Hole 14 (all)                          Didier Quemper

 

There were 2 twos, from Derek Cruickshank on hole 4 and Patricia Salardaine on hole 14.

 

Nearest the pin in 3 on hole 3 Div. 2 – Jean-Paul Leroux

Nearest the pin in 3 on hole 15 Div. 1 – Michael Davison

 

Longest drive men - Ignace Boesmans

Longest drive ladies – Pascale Leroux

 

Best back 9 – Derek Cruickshank

 

The main competition:

Men Div.1:

2^nd place with 40 points off 24 hcp – Bob Crow

1^st place with 40 points off 17 hcp  – Michael Davison, on lower handicap

Men Div.2:

2^nd place with 34 points off 34 hcp – Tony Dewavrin

1^st place with 36 points off 31 hcp  – Graham Sutton

 

Ladies: 

3^rd place with 35 points off 35 hcp  – Karine Sienaert

2^nd place with 35 points off 20 hcp – Patricia Salardaine, on lower handicap

1^st place with 40 points off 32 hcp  – Doris Shearman-Earp

 

2025: Chinese New Year Stableford (29.1.)

Venue:  Bonalba Golf & Spa

 

This Wednesday’s competition was generously sponsored by Santi Hung, to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the year of the Snake.  We were given a goodies bag with Chinese biscuits and all the prizes were Chinese wines and spirits.

 

We had a good turn-out of 27 members and one guest.  The format was Individual Stableford, qualifying for all CBGS competitions and handicap adjustments.  

 

After prize giving, we assembled for our Annual General Meeting, during which it was confirmed that our new Captain and Vice-Captain are Karen and Derek Cruickshank.  We wish them well during their year of Captaincy and encourage everyone to give Karen and Derek their wholehearted support.

 

The summary of today’s competition is as follows:

Nearest the pin:

Hole 4   (Div.2)          Pascale Leroux

Hole 8   (all)              Pascal Guy

Hole 11 (all)              Marcel Barink

Hole 14 (Div.1)         Richard Davis

 

There was one two recorded, from our Captain Karen (Div.2) on hole 14.

 

Individual Stableford:

1^st Divison

3^rd place with 37 points off 19 hcp – Derek Cruickshank

2^nd place with 40 points off 22 hcp – Pascal Guy

Winner with 44 points off 25 hcp – Edi Rogers

 

2^nd Division

3^rd place with 34 point off 31 hcp –  Doris Shearman-Earp, on lower handicap from Graham Sutton and Luc Verhaegen

2^nd place with 36 points off 26 hcp – Maurice Buol

Winner with 36 points off 26 hcp – Stan Tarabula, on lower exact handicap

Annual Prize Presentation Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Presentation Lunch 

Ladies Championship – Sponsored by Michael Davison

Winner – Doris Shearman Earp                                                  50€ voucher

Second – Pascale Le Roux                                                         30€ voucher

Eclectic – Sponsored by Pascale Le Roux

Division 1

Winner – Marko Van den Berg (Gross 57, Net 51.5)                    75€ voucher

Second – Michael Davison (Gross 60, Net 53.8)                          50€ voucher

Division 2

Winner – Karen Cruickshank (Gross 71, Net 60.3)                       75€ voucher

Second - Robert Heyens (Gross 71, Net 61.4)                              50€ voucher

Consistency Chart – Sponsored by Edi RentaCar (El Campello)

                                        Wine sponsored by CBGS

Division 1

Winner – Michael Davison 270 Points                75€

Second - Derek Cruickshank 228 Points            50€

Third – Santi Hung 214 Points                            Wine 

Fourth – Richard Davis 203 Points                     Wine

Fifth – Robert Heyens 192 Points                       Wine

Division 2

Winner – Eddie Rogers 181 Points                     75€ (Donated to BARC)

Second – Maurice Buol 177 Points                     50€

Third – Stan Tarabula 155 Points                        Wine

Fourth – Pascale Le Roux 139 Points                 Wine

Fifth – Tony Dewavrin 132 Points                        Wine

 

 

2024 Medal Winners  - Sponsored by CBGS

                                Division 1                Division 2

February                       Jim Hurley                    Santi Hung

March                           Robert Heyens              Eddie Rogers

April                              Robert Heyens              Klaudia Martinez Westphal

May                              Derek Cruickshank        Mo Farouky

June                             Michael Davison            Luc Sienaert

July                              Albert Bouchoucha        Santi Hung

August                         Albert Bouchoucha        Tony Dewavrin

September                   Marcel Barink                Karen Cruickshank

October                        Michael Davison           Maurice Buol

November                    Albert Bouchoucha       Karen Cruickshank

December                    Eddie Rogers                Jean Jacques Bourrier

January 25                   Richard Davis                Luc Verhaegen

2024: Heyens Farewell Event (11.12.)

Venue:  Bonalba Golf & Spa

 

This Wednesday was scheduled as the annual “Christmas Present Day” where everyone was bringing a present for each other.  We all did bring presents, but these were as part of the Three Kings’ Toys Appeal for the children of families who were so badly affected by the DANA floods in the Valencia region.

 

It was also the “Heyens Farewell Event”. Robert and Lief are moving away and they sponsored today’s competition.  The format was a qualifying Individual Stableford.  23 members took part, on this wintery cold day.  Congratulations to all the winners.  Looking at the scores, Division 1 had it over Division 2 this week with some very good results.

 

All the best to Robert and Lief

After the prize giving, we stayed on to a glass of cava and some tapas, toasting a fond farewell to Robert and Lief and thanking them for their support and commitment to the Society, with Robert being a previous Captain and Lief in her role of Treasurer.  We wish them the very best in their new home.  They will be sadly missed.

 

It was great to see Helmut Treiber and his wife Beate joining us in the farewell to Robert and Lief, and we are all looking forward to Helmut’s speedy return to golf.

 

The summary of today’s competition is as follows:

Nearest the pin:

Hole 4             Eddy Fagg

Hole 8             Richard Davis

Hole 11          Santi Hung

Hole 14          Robert Heyens.  He did not claim the prize and passed it to 2nd nearest, Mark van   den Berg

 

Individual Stableford:

1^st Divison

Runner-up with 37 points off 24 hcp – Bob Crow

Winner with 39 points off 23 hcp – Santi Hung

2^nd Division

Runner-up with 31 points off 33 hcp – Heidi Dewavrin

Winner with 32 points off 26 hcp – Maurice Buol

2024: St. Andrew's Day Stapleford (27.11.)

Venue:  Bonalba Golf & Spa, 27.11.24

 

Today we played the St. Andrew’s Day competition, generously sponsored by our Scottish friends Derek and Karen Cruickshank.  The format was Individual Stableford and 21 members and 3 guests were competing.

We were all very well looked after by Derek and Karen. To get us going, we were offered a “wee dram” and were given a drink and some Scottish biscuits to see us off. Then, at half-way house, we had some coffee and cakes, provided by Hazel Sutton, Heather Davison and Karen Davis.

There were prizes galore, and to follow the prize giving, a big raffle for all participants.

 

Looking at the results of the Stableford competition, the Division 1 players especially came in with some excellent results.  Marcel Barink, with 38 points wasn’t even in the prizes.

 

We were asked to enter into the spirit of the occasion by wearing something appropriate.  Some players certainly did that. Santi Hung received the prize for “best dressed” man and Pascale Leroux for the ladies.

 

Congratulations to all winners today and a big thank you to Derek and Karen for their generosity and organisation of such a wonderful day, which was appreciated by all.

 

All photos of the occasion are posted separately on our website.

 

A summary of the results are as follows:

 

Guest prize – winner Sonya Buczko with 32 points

 

Nearest the pin par 3’s:

Hole 4             Robert Heyens

Hole 8            nobody

Hole 11          Marko van den Berg

Hole 14          Richard Davis

 

Nearest the pin in 3:

Hole 3 (Ladies)         Doris Shearman-Earp

Hole 15 (Men)           Richard Davis

 

Individual Stableford Competition:

1^st Division:

2^nd place with 39 points off 24 hcp – Robert Heyens

2024: St. Patrick's Day (13.3.)

Venue:  Bonalba Golf & Spa

 

This Wednesday we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, a yearly competition sponsored very generously by our Irish friends, Jim and Kate Hurley. 

 

As always, it was a fun day enjoyed by 35 members and 6 guests.  The format was a non-qualifying Individual Stableford.  There were lots of prizes.  The main competition counted for members only, but the other prizes were open to everyone.

Playing his first game as a member was Pascal Guy, who is also the President of the French-European Amigos Golf Society.  We hope, he will have many enjoyable games in our Society, starting with today’s win.

 

The weather played its part to making it a very enjoyable round of golf.  Luckily, the recent strong winds had finally changed into a light brise.

 

After golf, 47 members and guests attended an Irish themed lunch in the Club restaurant, during which the prizes were presented.

For the main course, we enjoyed a tasty Irish Stew or Fish and Chips and finished, for those who wanted it, with an Irish Coffee, also generally sponsored by Jim and Kate.

The Irish music during lunch, later encouraged some members to try out Irish dancing, expertly taught by Kate.  And, as on many previous occasions, we persuaded our resident singer, Graham, to give us his rendition of “Danny Boy” and encouraged us to all join in.

 

We were delighted to welcome to the lunch Keith and Pauline Preston, two of the founder members of our Society.  Keith, now in his nineties and still going strong, had only recently stopped playing golf.

  

See photos in the blog Gallery.

 

The results of the day were as follows:

Best dressed for the occasion: Derek Cruickshank and Pascale Leroux

 

Nearest the pin:

Hole 4 (Ladies)                     Karen Cruickshank

Hole 4 (Men)                         Derek Cruickshank

Hole 8 (Men 22+ hc)            Brian Wakely

Hole 8 (all others)                Karine Sienaert

Hole 11 (all players)             Marko van den Berg

Hole 14 (all players)             Karine Sienaert

 

There was one two, from Marko on hole 11.

 

Best back 9 – Maurice Buol with 19 points off 22 hcp

Best guests – Ingrid Boesmans with 30 points and Chantal Guy with 29 points.

Most accurate drive hole 10:

Men -  John Webber

Ladies -  Lief Heyens

 

The main competition:

Men Div.1:

2^nd place with 34 points off 19 hcp – Derek Cruickshank

1^st place with 35 points off 13 hcp  – Michael Davison

Men Div.2:

2^nd place with 35 points off 25 hcp – Ignace Boesmans

1^st place with 38 points off 27 hcp  – Pascal Guy

 

Ladies: 

3^rd place with 34 points off 29 hcp  – Karen Cruickshank

2^nd place with 38 points off 35 hcp – Deirdre Smyth-Brady

1^st place with 38 points off 31 hcp  – Doris Shearman-Earp, with a better back 9.

 

St. Patrick's Day 2024

2023: St. Andrew's Day Stableford (29.11.)

Our Sponsors Derek and Karen

Venue:  Bonalba Golf & Spa

 

Today we played the St. Andrew’s Day competition, generously sponsored by our Scottish friends Derek and Karen Cruickshank.  The format was Individual Stableford and 23 members and 6 guests were competing.

We were all very well looked after by Derek and Karen. To get us going, we were offered a “wee dram” and each player received a Scottish Goody Bag.  Also, at half-way house, there were warm and cold refreshments, with the help of Karen Davis and Hazel Sutton.

There were prizes galore, and to follow the prize giving, a big raffle for all participants.

 

Looking at the results of the Stableford competition, the Division 2 players came in with some excellent results, whereas the Division 1 players were struggling a bit.  Only Derek, the sponsor, played to par.  

 

We were asked to enter into the spirit of the occasion by wearing something appropriate.  Some players certainly did that, but Michael Davison received the prize for “best dressed”.

 

Congratulations to all winners today and a big thank you to Derek and Karen for their generosity and organisation of such a wonderful day, which was appreciated by all.

 

All photos of the occasion are posted separately on our website.

 

A summary of the results are as follows:

Guest prizes – winner Kenny Munro with 36 points, runner-up Francois Salardaine with 30 points.

 

Nearest the pin:

Hole 4   (Ladies)       Lief Heyens   

Hole 8   (all)              Michael Davision

Hole 11 (Men)           unclaimed

Hole 14 (all)              Santi Hung

 

Nearest the pin in 3:

Hole 3 (Ladies)         Kate Hurley

Hole 15 (Men)           Eddy Fagg

 

Individual Stableford Competition:

1^st Division:

2^nd place with 30 points off 22 hcp – Edi Rogers

Winner with 30 points off 21 hcp – Robert Heyens, with a better back 9

 

2^nd Division: 

2^nd place with 38 points off 32 hcp – Moe Farouky, beating Lief Heyens on the back 9

Winner with 40 points off 27 hcp – Pascale Leroux