June 2015
Hi everyone
Six months now into my Captaincy and a very enjoyable six months.
Spring Cup
This was the first major of the year.
The two day event recorded great scores
Andy Richardson win the men’s with 68 points
Maz McGill winning the ladies with 74 points
Captains Charity
Still going well 753 euros collected up till 30/5/15
Plus Mags Taylors marmalade also selling well all to be added at the end of the year.
Captains Day
A fantastic response for Captain’s Day 96 players for the day.
Personally I had a great time especially as so many of my family were there and I think I’m just about recovered now from the late nights.
Well done to the winners Peter Chapman and Gwynne Jones lifting the Captains Jug
Also a big thank you to Rui Gago for closing the course and allowing me a shot gun start also thank you to all the Pestana staff including the green staff who also played in the event.
Captains Reception
All went well and once again I had a fantastic time and very glad it’s all over organizing 98 guests is not something I would want to do too often.
I loved the venue and hope you all enjoyed it too judging from the many kind thank you e.mails received it appears that you all had a good time.
Combined Charity Event
Serra De Monchique and Silves International joined forces together to raise funds for our own Fatima’s Daughter who is in desperate need of eye treatment in France.
I’m very glad to say what a great success it was with fantastic generosity from both clubs with the help of our very own auctioneer Simon Arnes we managed to raise over 8000 euros
With donations and pledges still to come.
Membership
Our membership is still on the rise and still going strong.
Silves Golf Course
The condition of the Course continues to improve with Alberto continuing to make improvements.
Inter league team
The interleague got off to a great start with a 5-0 win but have had a couple of defeats but we are currently in 2nd spot with games in hand over the leaders.
The Vacs ladies team
The SDM ladies VACS Team won the trophy holding off Carverio ladies to secure the trophy
Scores
SDM 617 points Carverio 606 points Villa Sol 584 points and last Alto 283 points
So well done to Lynn Cook and all those ladies who took part.
Knockouts
Are well under way under and nearing the final stages with some interesting parings still to come.
Competitions are still going strong very well supported with some record entries and a record 72 recorded for a Medal earlier in the year...
The Thursday Match Play
Continues to grow under the guidance of Dave Tweed.
Ladies Day
Eileen Groves Ladies Day also going strong where guest’s from other clubs are always welcome and seem to enjoy very much
The Ladies away day at ALAMOS also went well.
The Ladies were treated to Champagne and Strawberries thanks to Mel Huxtable
Social Events
Thank you to Dave and Maddy for allowing us the use of his villa and Dave for some great food for the SDM Here comes summer event.
Gary has also organized what looks to be another great SDM Function on the 13th August.
You can find all the events on the SDM Website including the
SdM Spanish Golf Trip
More details to follow.
We also have the Summer Ball in September so all in all a very busy social Calendar for SDM Members and Guests.
Lastly if you managed to read this to the end
Thank you all for such tremendous support not only for my Captains Day and Reception but also the support given to all the committee members and making SDM the envy of the Golfing Algarve.
My best regards
Ray Groves
Captain
Serra de Monchique Golf Club