La Orquidea Golf Society Blog

We’ve got six regulars confirmed for the next Golf Society meeting next Wednesday – the 16th of September.

We’re going back to La Siesta for two rounds.

Call 952 931 712 to grab your place!

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!