La Orquidea Golf Society Blog

La Orquidea Golf Society, August 2010.

In sweltering degree sunshine, La Orquidea Golf Society played La Siesta Golf Course.  Despite an early start, the heat took it’s toll with the players playing in temperatures above 36 degrees (of course, this didn’t affect anyone’s game, such is their professionalism).

Having completed the 18 holes, the group cam back to the bar to enjoy burger and chips with fried onions on the terrace.  A free jug of beer was provided by the bar to quench the thirst of a sizzling day’s golf.

The group then proceeded to discuss the finer points of the round they had played.

Unusually for La Orquidea Golf Society, there was no real ‘hot of the day’, but more than enough ‘could-haves’.

The Hamlet Shot of the Day goes to Ricky, who on the 7th, drove clear to the green, then rolled into the bunker.  Having had numerous shots in the bunker, in which the ball decided to stay, he conceded the hole.  Poor boy.

The Winners

Winner Ricky

Second Place Pete

Nearest the Pin Louis

Lowest Score Louis

Trophies

The trophy being played for was donated by Shaun and is the cause of great debate as numerous golfers desire to have their name on it.

The winner today will proudly be the first name on the trophy.

Modern diamond-shaped trophies which the winners keep, were awarded to the winner and nearest the pin.

Bottles of wine were also awarded to the winner and second place.

A course cap was the booby prize, for the lowest score of the day.

The Players

Pete

Ricky

Shawn

Glen

Terry

Charlie

Louis

Steve

Four members of the Bar La Orquidea Golf Society played Calanova on Monday the 31st of August.

The 18th Green at Calanova Golf Course.

On an exceptionally hot day, all four found the course to be challenging and enjoyable. It is intended to use this course for future Society Meetings.

The course was in good condition, although to walk it, would require the stamina of a tri-athlete (and your own caddie).

Degrees of difficulty were high ranging. The putting greens were in fantastic condition and running fast.

Shade was hardly available. This was probably the only problem, playing this course at this timer of year.

The staff of the course were welcoming, friendly and informative. The booking system was great and the buggies were in excellent condition.

A drinks trolley was on the course throughout the day (needed, big time!).

Having completed the course, we enjoyed a drink and some great food back at the Club House.

We certainly recommend this course to any golfer coming to Southern Spain.

As a result of this visit, it is our intention to use this course in our forthcoming all inclusive Golf Holiday Packages. Click back for more information, or leave your name and address on the site.

Yet another great day’s golf at La Siesta.  Playing on a particularly warm and sunny day, everyone played well.  Once again, some great scores came in – we almost had a hole in one.  How expensive would that have been?! 

La Siesta Golf Course, Calahonda, Costa del Sol.

The course was in fabulous condition, so good that we’re going back next month (Wednesday the 16th of September, if you’re interested).

The Chaderton family from Liverpool took most of the honours.  Regular visitors to Resort La Orquidea, they took first and second places and the ‘nearest the pin’ title.

Third place went to the only woman player on the day, Jane Sax.  It was Jane’s third time running in the top three – watch out lads!

Fab Shots

This month saw some wonderful shots (and we have the photos to prove it).

Mark Chaderton had easilly the best shot with his nearest the pin, just one inch from the hole.

Shaun Collinson had the bunker shot of the day.  From bunker to one foot from the hole (an 18 foot shot), and he’s a beginner!

Terry “Tiger” McGrath put his T-Shot on the green, two holes later, chipping in from the rough for a birdie – that’s his handicap coming down.

Funniest shot of the day goes to Steve Ravenscroft who, on his first T-Shot, sent the ball whizzing onto the 9th fairway, leaving him further away than when he started.  Oh well, that’s golf.

After the game, everyone returned to the bar for lunch and a few well-deserved drinks.  We reviewed the highs and lows of the day and took a look at some of the better photos from our very own resident photographers, Ian and Karen.

All players commented on the high standards of the day, the food (roast chicken) and the great value, all round.

Once again, we made a few new friends and more than a couple booked themselves up for next year.

If you would like to join us next time – 16th September – get in touch.  We promise you won’t be disappointed!

Leaderboard

Winners Presentation

1st, Tony Chaderton. Score: 41.

2nd, Mark Chaderton. Score: 38.

3rd, Jane Sax. Score 35.

 

The Players

Tony Chaderton

Paul Tierney

Nick

Mark Chaderton

 

Terry McGrath

The Les

Shaun Collinson

Gerry McFadden

 

Danny Sax

Steve Ravenscroft

Jane Sax

Ricky Brice

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This months winner was ‘Irish’ Joe, playing on his home course, with a fab score of 44.

Not wanting to be left out, in 2nd place was Jane Sax, the only lady player this meeting (come on girls!!!).

The prizes included a Hand Crafted winners  trophy, and bottles of wine.

The youngest player Courteny ‘Kid’ Ravenscroft, won Longest Drive with Geoff (too close to call!).

Nearest Pin was won by ‘Father’ Don and keeping the ladies end up, Jane Sax.

On a hotter than normal July day, the players enjoyed the cold water & beer provided to go round the course with, returning to the bar for a few more ice cold beers and a bite to eat.

Each player had there own stoy of  ‘If only’ (as usual).  Some of the best included;
‘My 18 feet put missed by 2 inches, would of been a Birdie.’
‘The wind held me back from longest drive.’
‘The bunker got in the way.’

Trick shots where also there as usual, Ricky hit the same Pylon 3 times on successive shots (that deserves a prize in itself).

‘The Les’ parked his ball behind a tree on a 1 in 10 graded slop (hill), so no points there then!

Second, representing the ladies, Jane Sax.

Third overall, 'Father' Don.

Longest Drive, Courtney 'Kid' Ravenscroft & Geoff Cawthray.

Neaest Pin, Jane Sax and Father Don.

Presention of trophy to winner Mark Jenkins

On his First visit Mark Jenkins won with a fab score of 34. 15 players took part, all had a great day. Scores ranged from 34 to 13.

Pete James came a close second.

Ricky Bryce came third.

Kathy won nerest pin.

Well done to all!