Many congratulations to our Comp Sec Lynn Cook who scored her first hole in one whilst playing on Saturday.
She was accompanied by husband George and Colin and Lynne Hynd.
SdM Members Robert and Hannalore McMahon would like to draw your attention to the following Dinner and Dance, Although it is an application form you may wish to contact them directly for more details. Go to Members>Members Contact Details.
Serra de Monchique Ladies lead the VACS Trophy with a total today of 156 a 4 shot lead over Carvoeiro Club and Vila Sol scored 146 We now have a 14 shot lead going to the final round at Pinta on Thursday 9th April. Well Done Wendy Emrich who had the winning score today and Sue Goodwin who came 2nd and Ginny Barrows who came 7th. WELL DONE LADIES !!!!!!!!
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.